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EDA.Y) were tPlero b . at prices sw, Fruit wa s rom I s 6d o „,, 6 d top , -rots, io and L ee t o Pars , Si ; For, ed ro: Filberts, 16 I Q . Bb tl ; Forced ; Ilorsersdi Is t° P od is to 1 23 ; 5 , e tabial , : I f tig l g ifi l e state' tA&S. of other kin to to from 2 s p or lc. 53 ) ; li an of both ,upies w h i eP R i ng to loot prices- r e u Pet fid to V 5 'ls rartricLA 5, ; and o€'6 id at our cild tr i 2A 8d toU ° er' I was on off cod 78 to 18; ingiv 2 d to ; -- 1 2d to 0 3 j P vet prices o lle ti re 3futto Elbe Is 2d per :pas a re f 16.- 41bs leaf. Kiers d inferlor 3 55 2c l ; ,t per 81 ' 1' 6d to It ep 3 ' 93; Is Sd to 13 .str to 411 0 s; is; to 5 ' 45; 160 to hoot v ie tbrog t 1$1 ! 125 -0 05, ), 5/ 3 3 i,or 1t ; 1116 3t0 irate eOPPI 10 5 to 41 51 " t o d ditto, , 1 iss; 1/ 6 5 to l' tis tle goods Ail _F l a): l l . r vet, s da's 0 1 ( 1 - •ee- r last " sour p lentiful uro r quantit, d sj3i its an iolb. to t.esso3,6, 4 to 43 9 50 3 44 5 45 , 43 4 4 6 49 3 0 0 42 " 3 1 5 48 44 4 1 3 48 .•-• 41 1 46 ; , 4 50 r w p4P,,, quart eE 7 36 4 33 34 10 0 0- 4 5311 D.. to - 1 3 5 41 ;6 37 ;5 40 d, , 0, 4 54 Lo lid d, [O4, 158, 264 • 10 4 f l fose r' . ? rer q- 4 • 4 40 . 951. • ',NS. a l , ts LI 10 °1 ! /O i l" (Ist° 'Of tii6 teelPti I ,ot Wei' 1 61 LOl/ 1, 1 " 214 1 11 Lt ClOta9PorbANa. MARCH 4, 1845. 4 0 5 t: the GO non, • ..-R-N . OR and COMPANY of the BANK of ENGLAND give Tbat ,„a ei .41:14TERATI COURT will be held at the Bank on Thurs e . or bts„..in instant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to consider at th e ; and also that another General Court will be held t he to:" on Tuesday, the 15th of April next, from ten o'cloc liseu l .., o on till four in the afternoon, for the Election of a Governor thet;,l'utY•Governor for the year ensuing (which will be declared them ` n1, 13): and the same Court will be continued by adjourn lledji a the same hours, on Din o 1, the 16th of April next, for the Election of Twenty-four (which w be one of the Quarterly General Court (1 ., 1, 3' the Charter), and the Election of the Twenty-four .Di orElko th e Zul be declared as oon as the scrutiny is over. Printed Lists rePTuesday, therictors having es of vot will be ready to be delivered at the a 25th March. h lly JOHN KNGHT Secretary. Nr t s " n Act Passed in th e 7th year of he r reign , of George 111. o so, n will he entitl ed to vote at the said election who shall not VM r ot gi x calendar months possessed in his own right of the stock btsri a n ,.,, 116 Shall th en give his vote, unless the said stock shall have t N ~,,,- 4' ured or shall have come by bequest or marriage, or by sue -4 an Intestate's estate or by the custom of the City of Lon -1411 anY deed of settleinent after the death of any person who entitled for life to the dividends of such stock. Ty, EAST IN DIA HOUSE, 1%1 Alen 10, 80. '‘, COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST *lth t,*.IMA. COMPANY' do hereby give notice, in conformity 11,47 1 Y-law of the said Company, cap. 7, sec. 6 . Sect he " ( ming PROPRIETORS of EAST INDIA STOCK, - agreeable to law, have signified in writing to the Secretary ( 10$""Ire of I,ecoming CANDIDATES at the ENSUING ELEC.. 4 4, w et. SIX DIRECTORS, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th of April, O ' lot..lq°r -Ge neral Sir JAMES LAW LUSHINGTON, G.C.B. ELM '•Ciltet y ALL, Req., M.P. jo ux T MACNAGHTEN, Esq. PErry MUSPRATT, Esq. WILLIAM 'IX TUCKER SMITH, Esq. IVIGRAM, Esq. _ _ . [ r dASIL'3 C.llEv L ILL, Secretary. WSBURY and BIRMINGHAM 1 4 - 1 RAILWAY. 7, s - ETING of the PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE, held this N hie NoiThe Hon. R. H. CLIVE, 31. P., in the Chair, (11 t e e ., e , t ion ot the Select Committee-of the House of Commons kriselam et Orders, that in this case those orders ought not to be t , ly with, having beconsidered, it was thereupon nnani- Tl, re solved been • t et t t he C ake ommitteo of Management be requested and authorised , °. ,sate „ s tePs as they deem expedient for the protection and fur 'as interests of the Shareholders, and for securing, in the irth in _ 3ll of Parliament, the requisite approved y out this most yr NI; alitlertaklng, which is cordially f by the Board 144 rilkih i l, k4 1 declared in their report to be " preferable to all the , khenies proposed, upon general grounds of public policy." GRORGE KNOX, Secretary. ''''.`l4 te- street, March 7, 1845. cRtL x p.„ . , } 4(11: 4 , D and BURY RAILWAY. xltV p s-CT from the REPORT of the RAILWAY DE of of the BOARD of TRADE, on the Schemes for V0tp,1,,.? RAILWAY CO \I MUNICATION in the COUNTIES and SUFFOLK. ; 11'i tii . : 1 the House of Commons to be printed, 4th March, 1645. o tt N e 4rPect to the London and Norwich Direct Railway scheme, i4eYegale e'r the map will show that it does not hilly accommo- QI3II th inly -peopled district through which it passes. It goes sib 3., but the convenience of the smaller towns between irw,7l that,he ls rificed to obtain a shot line. We are con thronghsac-traffic will not, in this r case, be sufficient to 14:Ite„m'oe railway ; and we believe that both the through anti ,ellit a , Melt be called into action to ensure a moderate return on i, • • - neeeSsTh art- in this part of our report, to advert:to a railway fit b et „ Ch elmsford and Bury Railway,' projected but not ipL ll l l ,.,',_ r e P arliament, the plan, and section, and traffic tables of 44,73 t 0 be en submitted to the Board of Trade. This railway to us to accommodate a more populous district than that in t t rete ° , ~`r a versed by the London and Norwich Direct ailway. ii',Neßh:7 o ws that it may be done at a moderate cost ;there is bee n - `,.. r eeling in its favour, evinced by the memorials. which krealiiir ee lecived by the Board of Trade from the inhabitants 41 114 tn , 1 1`e,., 441s tead, Sudbury, and other places between Chelms ki 4 , who are of opinion, that if the direct line be sane 14,dithrt's'srlitunent, they will be debarred from all chance of being art a tiA t ..., 41 " Placed on a line of railway ; moreover, its pro - rmters Ilty,;;Olk e „, - , ‘ " as to distance, it gives as short a communication to it•, e ett.„;',,VirY as does the London and Norwich direct line. , 110, Sit e ,;..„'" r e sPeaking thus of the Bury and Chelmsford scheme, "7" 1 , Ourselves against implying that we have formed an t k t!l, 4 4 t8 4 ,' ,11 Merits or demerits, or to whether or not it is required l em p r Z t• We now only advert to the scheme in order to show lo 4 s ,siii, - , dl g a direct and short line of railway between Bury and tx( bt required, a line alleged to be as direct and as short , 4 4, 11 g e a. which ' , at the same time, will accomraodate a more limlation. And, further, that as the London and Nor -111,-,Sot „„` line traverses a district but thinly inhabited ; that as it afford the best accommodation to this district; that as e ile e e h, h ezt might come upon it, supposing the Ipswich and , l itt l ,';ith at ens ion line were made would not be sufficient to support shi s eht e ven if it were required, an equally, if not more useful 0 41 f und, we are of opiniOn that there are public reasons CAE` to be decisive against it." T b,,' I ,SPORD AND BURY RAILWAY, titeki/g x ;',:tINTREE, BOCKING, HALSTE SUDBURY, Leh n .,,, -g Al l si (with projected extensions to Thetford and Mal- Thirty-nine Miles. Capital, 750,0001., in Shares et. 251. each. Deposit, 1/. 73. 6d. per Share. tend- PrOvisionally pursuant to Act 7 and 8 Vic., c. 110. 8 1rjI PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE. Sir , r Parker Bart., Melford hall, Suffolk. Tyssen Tyrell, Bart., M.P. for Essex, Boreliam 111.4., a u5e, near Chelmsford. ,10n",,T ~,IPage Wood, Bart., Glazenwood House, Essex. • P. Addison, Chilton Lodge, Sudbury 0111„„anisrdiston, Esq., the Ryes, Sudbury. T h eta "enact, jun., Esq., Rougham Hall, Bury St. Edmotals. 4 the; e ,, y ' Edward Pentlow Rectory. u rewster, Esq., Little Mapleatead Hall , Essex. •Cater, Esq., Lyaton Hall, Essex, and TAvarpool. itel Courtauld, Esq., Foley House, Bocking. do e t, h aunUer, Esq., Friday-street, Len.len. bg•djnnnds, Esq., Sudbury and London. dbsßev Esq. Peckham. li. E. Faulkner, Westgate House, Melford. aY, Esq., Sudbury and London C. P . , .i.,; ,l ooday, Esq., Sudbury. Srz . , r , te , !mood, Esq., Bank, Halstead. haycock, Esq., Chelmsford. 1 0 0 11 11e a d e Esq., Gray's Inn. 714,, 4 ll abbar ' d Egg Sible Hedingham. "", a:Esc% , Chadacrehall, near Bury St. EdmUnda, • PhoZ al Lonibard-street, London tas Ifalltax, jun., Esq., Berkeley.square, and Lombard- Ni:reet, London It as , Jennings,Esq., Sible Hedingham, Essex. ll ' ' l n E Ban k, . T he .ll if k g' 8'1" London _ e ntP, Esq., Abchurch-lane, no ra et. Thomas Ludbey, Cranham Rectory, Essex. Opl e :a W. Metcyard, Esq., Chatham-place, Blackfriars. th u ", Onley, Esq., Stisted Hall, Essex. , 0 114 • Z, C; corge Parker,Springfield -place, Chelmsfbrd. "ter 'lon Piper, Esq., Colne Engaine, Essex. 41,,,ge Weller Pole y, Esq., Boated. Hall, Suffolk y, 'W e ll er Pole Esq Boxted Hall, Suffolk. Esq., * Halstead. • Stedman Esq., Sudbury. 'ytei;saYlor, Esq., * Sible Hedingham, Essex. Wilson, Esq., 6, Warnford-court, London fins Walter, Esq. the Howe, Halstead. White, Esq., Manor House, Weatherafleld, Essex. (With power to add to their number). ENGINEER. R. W. Thompson, Esq., C.E. tow 1 - BANKERS. ._ 4;(11 311, Halifax, e n d Co., Lombard-street ; Brown, and Co.A t b ru mrs. Sparrow and Co. i chur. sti tZr a,ennddßou and County Bank. 1. / t ‘ r Messrs. Y-Al e xander and Co. Lira kf (*Ts. Oakes, Bevan, and Co. •1•0 Q-liank of Liverpool. ~ieAaSOLICITORS. /ttii : l g * White and liorrett Linceln 'slnn-flelds. ha and Westwood, Gray's Inn-square. C hejAGENTS. 1/I.4''"lbrd-James LOCAL L r Esq. It... 4 t atr t„..,, e a -- -Ifessrs Cunning'ton, ton, Veley, and Cfmnington. ,A l, lb„"i - D. Sewell, Esq., and G. P. Arden, Esq. ‘on„" r 3' - Messrs Stdman. kciford h rd Almack, EsIl• n la•r a - f In, Particulars the public are referred to the Prospectus, s ate. re( be obtained at the Company's Offices, No. 61, 1t' 1 ,01, 1 1i' 1 4.. -e. `' London ; of the Solicitors or Agents to the Company, t - Inentioned Brokers. o ? , for Shares to be addressed to the Company's k Oftl rs ee . tors or Agents, and also to the following Bre t e_ . 1 1 4,701. Warnford-court, London ; Thomas Foray h, tltt,l.4l"enry Benton, Esq., Manchester; , Messrs. Bell e m et t e d - 1 4 ,,ed William Mason, Esq., Bradford, I ge m•h_M ur e y st .. ....luchinson, Glasgow ; and at the 1 Inn, 15 40 k l3r ee SS' ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES t - i ,‘. o ,;se, 107 STR corner of the Savoy-steps, London k;4ratiF e ",,ESS and SON, being apprised of the numerous en -01 I t ,y eu rnany persons h to im te pos r e a u parlous article for their s eat the attention of the ..31 t h ": l ! sel ; tte o in n; b w e h n e t t o th n ey t conceive to be the original to 411)- N DI' N' arna and Addres s co rresp o nd with the above. The gene- N of the spurious descriptions will deceive the un -304411,:-,i, • for their detection, J. B. and Son, submit the following St,t‘ atit e 4e are in appearance at first sight, " the genuine," but I , . 4 11 4 . 4 i)r address ; some " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies," 'taa s o 'nrgiss's ;" and many more without address. h d h . k;' l , ttp . , n, having been many years honoured with sue fs- Vl ,LThation, feel every sentiment of respect towards the pr vii,'",,eatly solicit them to Inspect the labels previous to t they conceive to be of their make, which they hope ,"Pse-a) disappointments.on p m Net t • ~ SAUCE, for general purposes, continues con prepared by them, and is recom. ••• '"cit useful and enient sauce ; will keep good in all k teh otti. -"•'• 107 , STRAND, corner of the Savoy.steps, London. The Original Fish-sauce Warehouse. 4 4 , 4 , 11 , f the GREAT BRITAIN to ~,rkt I iA"OSEo S and SON'S ADVERTISEMENT. Azia - 74 en - „ S XFI and SON, I perceive you have written IV, f,„ - "eenfing myself-the " Great Britain ;" 1 , • 0 ac i nYself flatter'd (believe me I do) i' hay ,: e d at all by such persons as you. I, l ,llti v Ou admire my wonderful bulk, ilk tir1;411" • t " ; and tnY t structurhe lengteh, which multiand the breadttud h es mar of myk, hulk. It. l O6cPar'd n the house which you term a " huge barque." rl t •aity treat Britain is surely outdone 4, l ‘lst i lyult-like warehouse of MOSES and SON. ) ty 111 , 0 4,? k at Your mighty Columbus of trade, , h t im, to Pacers a contemptible boat ; Sit;ll,. You the truth, I'm asham'd while I float. .‘l l ,,saav, • „' a, in qualified, nevertheless, ht re ", ' , ler the ocean : vast cargoes of dress. o !any, t, e t hOpe that my trips may be run AZ"t va .. 4 1 . 4 8 the outfits of MOSES and SON." I l ktre fret= orders across the wide sea, ,I^oooerful vessel like me ; 411, 1 aiy - „„ al nlY wish, from the ground of my heart, reh.'lle,e''',2ora could thus be employ'd for your Mart ; ; - ',., R ,_ 141 ' 1 8 Pardon for what I have written, ur well-wisher and friend, Ci t f• \ ' ' Ork THE GREAT BRITAIN. °1 . w. 4 1,4, e , entitled " THE LEVIATHAN OF TRADE," with Ikll -tt lad Self-Measurement, may be had on application, 4 4 0 . 1' 4 , 1 , I"4free • --etd READY MADE. s. d. Nt t '(..,„'aten ..... 0 6 ° I.• • ...... .. 0 10 6 ... • •• •• • • • • •• • • .. ~ .} l l lt'ubr,i ' n% • . v \ tV ' Athols, • Peltees, and every description of 11 4 14 fl '' , l t lids oniely trimmed .. ........ 1 5 0 Pl4:/44r ' , in every style • 0 8 6 4" Jort,_ kl a . • °utt ers, 4 6 • P,_lll,,"lttr• alli o , 3 "*; • • • ............................0 • 10 0 'N',;t(:." , (llt o cke. 0, :%1 7141 , Ve . 4 .... • • qt, 9.4 i). 0 1 9 Ti t , i ;ar R4it.i nto ............... . , brained ... „ • IS 6 4 44 tt.11 1 27the c bit-ort• CO -okt. MADE TO MEASPRE. velvet collar and cuffs . • ... ..... ..from 1 18 0 dT tP QM w e ‘ cry style and shape, hand.somely trimmed 1 5 0 Vitl' Trt, ra PPera . 1 , 4, 4 bit tn il 'era 0 1, 1)44, - • • • ..... ........~ I tl n hor .) NsT 3. Plitern • ......... ....... 0 12 0 os ier 1) t V eAt "ime r 3 • . -te '• • • • . 0 7 0 ).Nttqat ' endless pattern • • • .• • 0 8 6 bit k .... 14% " Mftrtut: • • • •• • • • • • • • • • actured • • • • •• "It t IN "es ........ 4 'to Oar s .aaufactured tni - ale ' int 3 3 0 , • • • ...... 1 7 0 It te " •••... th , any . 1 8 0 elh Stu •15; ztent can be had prices ve at fi minutes' notice, at the `Ath akTA' dtesB ,coat following, vest, and trousers • • • • .. —.from 1 16 0 ahk,e'r.-...A n e't and trousers.. ) totrtv,, , ' ur th e article purchased or ordered, if not approved of, phdlt. t2°„ne returned. 3'altaal ' , S and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail 17 1 11 4 1 1(,,,,•41.41 e N t t fitters, and General Warehousemen , 154, Mino- N t City, opposite the Church. *Wo n s " and Son are obliged to guard the public ,„ 1 1•Ca ts ,„"g ce t ; " a ving learned that the untradcsmanlike tr e eied with them, or it's the same concern, has ittleato!manY instances for obvious reassns. They I.l 3,t a t t di ; whatever with any other establishment, in or out aatT e i t tatu; ' ,Z, b , 2 :esire genuine Cheaplotlhtiinugursthesouledr 86, fl u , d i Z e i) call or send to 1 4, latutseltnQsa tr turd ansacted at this Establishment from sunset on "15a ar when business Is resumed till twelve PARIS AND LYONS RAILWAY. LAFFITTE'S ORIGINAL COMPANY.) DIANCTOIIB. Monsieur Charles Laffltte, Paris. • James H. Attwood, Esq., 13, Upper Seymour-street, Portman- square, London. Comte d'Alton Shi.ie Pair de France, Paris. John Moss, Esq., Liverpool. The Right Hon. G. It. Dawson, 15, Upper Grosvenor-street, London. Wm. J. Chaplin, Esq:, Adelphi-terrace, London. Monsieur E. Simons, Administratcur dcs Menageries Royales, Paris. Monsieur Alexandre Berignieroo, Administrate= des Menageries Generale., Paris. !harks I)evaux, Esq., 62, King Willlain-streot, London. Ilardman Earle, Esq., Liverpoul Monsieur Ed. Blount, Paris. Ross D. Mangles, Esq., London. John Mastennan, jun., Esq., Nicholas-lane, London, Monsieur Moreau Chalons, Paris. Matthew Elsielli, Esq., 62, King William-street, Loudon. The Provisional Committee of the Paris and Lyons Railway Com pany having ascerta'ned that it is the intention of the French Govern ment to lease the line to a company able and willing to reimburse the State for all expenditure hitherto incurred, and to undertake all fur ther outlay which may be required for the entire construction of the line, have determined upon increasing the capital to the full amount necessary for this purpose. In conformity with the terms of sub scription contained In the circular of the 10th August last, which con templated such a contingency, they have resolved upon offering to the Sharelvdders Two New Shares for every Old Share, sub ject to all the liabilities ofiacrease or diminution hereafter, as in the former case, and subjc:tt also to any further call which may be found necessary. All Shareholders who may wish to avail themselves of this option are requested to apply at the office, and to produce the original receipts, between Tuesday, Ilth, and Saturday, 22(1 Inst. Notice is hereby given, that nil parties not applying within the pre scri•)ed time will be considered to have waived their claim to the ad ditional shares, which otherwise appropriated. By order, EP. AI3IE, Secretary. 62, King Williarn-Rtreet, A . LDON, WITFIAM, and BRAINTREE RAILWAY. LENGTH, FOURTEEN MILES. Capital 200,0001., in Shares of 201. each, Deposit 11. per Share. Registered provisionally, pursuant to Act 7 and 8 Victoria, c. 110. PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE. The Rev. Sir J. P. Wood, Bart., Glazenwood house, near Braintree. W. W, Luard, Esq., Witham Lodge, Witham. Thomas White, Esq., Manor House, Weathersflold. I'. S. F. Martin, Esq., Sloe Farm, Halsted. The Mayor of Malden. John Payne, merchant, 3laldon. J. A. Hardcastie, Esq., Coptfoid Hall, Margaretting. Samuel Courtauld, Esq:, Foley House, Bocking. J. II Pattisson, Esq., Witham. W. Fisher Hobbs, Esq., Marks Hall, Essex. Henry Weston Eve, merchant, Malden. George May, Esq., Malden. Henry Dixon, Esq., Witham. Mr. John Beddall, Brent Hall, Finchingfield. Isaac Belsham, merchant, Heybridge. Mr. William Miley, Powers Hall, Witham. Mr. Charles Murrell, Malden. Mr. Joseph Foster, Blunts Hall, Witham._ Mr. John Wilmshnrst, Malden. Henry Harridance, merchant, Malden. Joseph Wright, merchant, Maldon. J. B. Rickards, merchant, Malden. Edward Bright, merchant, Malden. John Sadd, merchant, Malden. Robert Walker Dixon, miller, Wickham Bishops. BANKERS. . London and County Bank, Maiden. Messrs. Mills, Bawtree, Errington, and Co., Witham. Messrs. Sparrow and Co., Braintrv. ENGINEER.—Joseph Locke, Esq., 1 I, Adam-street, Adelphi, London. SOLICITOREL—Messrs. Blood and Douglas, Witham. SURVEYOR.—Mr. James Beadel, Witham. PARLIAMENTARY AGENTS.—MCSSIN. Dyson, Hall, Parkes, and Coates, 25, Parliament-street. The Provisional Committee have received such a satisfactory and encouraging confirmation of their views, and such urgent applications for' Shares that they have determined to allott the Shares before the close of the month of March. The Provisional Committee will, in the course of a few days, pub lish from the most careful calculations, the extent of the actual ex isting traffic on this Hee of country, and which fully justifies the expectation of a very profitable return to the Shareholders. The Committee refer with satisfaction to the annexed resolutions In faveur of this Line of Railway : MALDON, WITIIAM, AND BRAINTREE RAILWAY. At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of Malden (called by the Mayor, pursuant to a requisiron), held at the Town Hall, on Friday, the 28th day of February, 1845 : Moved by Mr. GEORGE MAY; seconded by Mr. JOSEPH WRIGHT. That the inhabitants of Maldon, having had their attention directed to the formation of a Line of Railway from Mallon. to Braintree (at intervals) during the last twenty years, by persons unconnected with the trade end interests of the place, whose object has been merely to make a successful speculation,—have hitherto opposed such an undertaking ; but that they arenow convinced, ftom the advances made in other districts, by means of Railways, that it is necessary for the good of Malden and the country supplied from that port, that Railway communication with Braintree, via Witham, should be established. Moved by Mr. PAYNI ; seconded by Mr. McNair HARRIDANCR. That the several Plans for Railway communication with Malden now before the public having been well considered, the Merchants, Tradesmen, and Inhabitants of Malden are convinced the separate and distinct Line, called " The Malden, Witham, and Braintree Railway," is the one which should be supported by the Inhabitants of Malden, as being by far the mr st likely to benefit the Town of Mahlon and Country through which it is proposed to pass and approach. Moved by Mr. Rion:kens ; seconded by Mr. CHARLES IItraRELL. Tha' this meeting views with satisfaction the - exertions made to bring the proposed Line fairly before the public, and that it is the de termination of the Inhabitants of Mahlon to support it to the utmost of their power, as it is considered that it will be a public benefit as well as a safe investment of capital. Moved by Mr. WILMSIIURST ; seconded by Mr. STEPHEN CROSS. That these resolittions be trinted and circulated amongst the Nobility, Members of Parliament, and persons of influence in and connected with the neighbourhood. The foregoing Resolutions were carried unanimously. ALFRED MAY, Mayor. Applications for Shares in the annexed form may be made to the Solicitors at Witham ; or at the Office of the Company, 25, Gresham street, London ; to Messrs. Valiance and Valiance, Solicitors, 20, Essex-street, Strand ; and Messrs. Martin and Ileseltine, Stock brokers, 9, Finch-lane. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. TO THE PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE OF TIIE MALDON, IVITH.I3I, AND BRAINTREE RAILWAY COMPANY. Gentlemen,—l am desirous of having Shares in the propoted Mahlon, Witham, and Braintree Railway Company, and I hereby undertake to accept such Shares, and to pay the deposit thereon, and also to execute the Parliamentary Contract and Subscriber's agree ment when requ'red. Dated this day of . 1845. I am, Gentlemen, Yours, obediently, Name,. Address, Profession or Trade, CANDLE CAUTION. -W. S. HALE'S SUPERB COMPOSITE CANDLES, 10d. per lb., arc allowed upon trial to surpass all others of the present day for beauty of ap pearance and brilliancy of light. W. S. Hales makes no inferior Com posite Candles of which town and country are inundated. To be had genuine, also ' the extra-flne Wax-wick Moulds, 6d. per lb., for cash, at DAVIES'S Ohl Established Warehouse, 63, St. Martin's lane, opposite Slaughter's Coffee-house. HORIZONTAL WATCHES, VERY FLAT. AB. SAVORY and SONS, Watchmakers, 9, • Cornhill, London, opposite the Bank. Price, in Silver Cases, Three and a-Half Guineas each ; or, in Gold Cases, Six Guineas each. These Watches are accurate and durable, the Horizontal Escapement being peculiarly suited to combine those important requi sites. They are jewelled in four holes, and continue going while being wound. A twelvemonth's warranty is given with each. TO ALL CONSUMERS OF TEAS AND COFFEES THROUGH OUT THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE BRITISH HONG-KONG TEA COM PANY inform the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Families generally, that in addition to their large Wholesale business, they have new opened those extensive and commodious Premises, Nos. 12, and 13, NICHOLAS-LANE, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY, as a Wholesale and Retail Establishment, for the supply of none but genuine and superior class Teas and Coffees, at an unprecedented mallness of profit. In consequence of the enormous quantity of spurious trash now imported under the name :of Tea, there never was a period when the public required, with a view to both Health and Economy, to he more careful in the selection of this important article, and more upon their guard against advertisers at extremely low prices. From their long experience in all branches of the Tea and Coffee trade, the extensiveness of their transactions, And the arrangements they have made for securing the choicest growths of Teas and Coffees the world produces, the Company feel confident that nothing Is wanting, bet a trial of their pretensions, to ensure them that patronage it will be their constant aim and highest ambition to merit. The Company invite attention to their EXPLANATORY AMPHLET, containing a full description of all the various sorts of Teas and Coffees imported, and sold by the Company, with prices, &c. which will be sent Post Free, on being applied for ; but the fol lowing arc confidently recommended. BLACK TEAS. s. d. s. d. Good usethl Congou ••• • • • • • ..... •• • 3 4 Ditto, brisk and strong ••••••• • • • • • • • Ditto, strong Pekoe flavour • .... 4 0 to 4 8 Souchcng, good, to finest Lapsang ••••• • • • • . 4 8 to 5 6 THE COMPANY'S HOWQUA MIXTURE • • 5 6 Sold in quarter, half, and llb. Coates. GREEN TEAS. a. d. a. d. Genuine Twankay •• • ••• • • Ditto, curled leaf, to fine Ilyson Kinds .•. • .. 4 0 to 4 Hysons, good to fi , est • ...... ••• • • • • 50to 7 0 Imperial Gunpowders, good to finest bright, rich flavour •• . .. . 0 to A 6 Small leaf Gunpowders, good to superfine . ..... ••. • • 5 6 to 7 0 Pearl ROASTED COFFEES.—These may be had at all prices, from Is. to 2s. per lb. The Company recommend good CEYLON, at Is. 2d.; FINE PLANTATION CEYLON, Is. 4d. ' • FINE JAMAICA, JAVA, COSTA RICA, and LA GUAYRA, at Is. 6d. ; FINE CUBA, or MOCHA, at Is. Bd. ; FINEST JAMAICA. or MOCHA, at 25. per lb. Terms—Cash. Orders by Post will receive immediate attention. To all parts of the metropolis and the environs, goods will be punctually delivered by the Company's Vans. Parcels, containing not less than 71bs. of Tea, will be seat, through the Company's con signees, carriage free, to all parts of England and Wales, and the principal ports of Scotland and Ireland. Purchasers of 301 be. will be allowed llb. overweight. IIEARTBI:JRN, &e.—Certain and immediate relief in the hours of business, by night, or on a journey, is given by the Pure Alkaline Preparations of 81-CARBONATE of SODA and POTASS, compressed into Pills by Brockedon's Patent Process. They furnish an ever ready and instant remedy to these painthl diseases of the digestive organs, Heartburn, Sick-headache, Indigestion, &c , produced by Acidity. Sold wholesale by Barclay and Sons, Farringdon-street ; and by every Chemist and Druggist in the United Kingdom. Price One Shilling per Box, or in Family Boxes, Halt-a-Crown. TO MR. PROM, 229, STRAND, LONDON. Doncaster, September 26th, 1844. Six,—The following particulars have been handed to us with a request that they might be forwarded to yon, with permission for their publics: Son, if you should deem BROOKE t and Co., of su , h. J. , Doncaster. " Elizabeth Brearlcy, residing in Duke-street, Doncaster, aged between 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 ann ; she was signally benefited eller 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 further proof of the great efficacy of this valuable medicine, which is the most effective remedy for Clout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Tic Doloroux, Pains in the Head and Face, often mistaken for tooth-ache, and for all Gouty and Rheumatic Tendencies. It is also gratifying to have permission to refer to the following gentlemen, selected from a multitude of others, whose station in society has contributed to advance this popular medicine in public esteem : 1. It. Mandan, Esq., Coroner, Doncaster ; the Rev. Dr. Blomberg ; the Chevalier de Its Genie ; Mr. Miskin, brewer and maltster, Dartferd ; Mr. Richard Stone, Litton ; John J. Giles, Esq., Fernley ; Mr. Inwood, Perbright ; Courtenay, Esq., Barton Stacey, near Andover Railway Station, Hants. ; all of whom have received benefit by taking this medicine, and have allowed the proprietor the privil:ge of pubdshing the same for the benefit of the afflicted. Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint ment by all respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London," impressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine. . • , 85 /fi t' ,l '''' • - ,/74 A 4 41 %I'S,. 4 , • OXI • It, 4 : A .... ... 4\ 4 . * i' 111 4111# ‘ . Ntr‘l: e l, V' . , 5..., . •,.." 4•• -4 . .7. ;..µ.',. • . ''' 1.• ". :• .. c ::, ,-- ---- -.....:. 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ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED in ALL THE THREE PAPERS, Morning, Noon, and Night, thereby insuring a TOWN and COUNTRY CIRCULATION at ONE CHARGE. IV ILSON'S SCOTTISH ENTERTAIN- At the MUSIC-lIALr., STORE-STREET, BEDFORD-SQUARE, THIS EVENING, March 10, at Eight o'clock, Mr. WILSON will repeat his Entertainment of WANDERING WILLIE'S WALLET. SONGS. PART I.—The Minstrel—Hey the bonny breast-knots—The Cove minter's Lament—Hame came our gudeman at e'en—Bessie Bell and Mary Gray—The Bonny House o' Airlie—O Bothwell Bank thou bloomest fair—John Gruinlie. PART ll.—Hall to the chief who in triumph advances—Why left I my flame ?-3l'Leod of Dunvegan, a curse lies upon thee—l geed a wattle gate yestreen—Hersel be Highland Shentleman—Natty cam' out on a moonshiny night—Gade night and joy be with yon a'. _ . Piano.fortc—Mr. LAND, ✓ Tickets, 28. Reserved Seats, 2s. 6d. Private Boxes for Six, 15s. ; Eight persons, 11. VAUXHALL COMPOSITE CANDLES, Ss. 6d. per doz: PRICE'S PATENT CANDLES, 10s. Ed. per doz. GENUINE WAX CANDLES, 21s. per doe. These three sorts of Candles are all precisely alike in their burn ing qualities, but the Vauxhall Composites are rather softer than the Price's Patent, and thence the difference in price. Even those wino are compelled to study economy alone; should burn them in pre ference to Tallow Dips. Patent Cocoa Nut Lamp Oil, warranted equal in every respect to the finest Sperm, 4s. per gallon. WM. MARCHANT, 253, Regent-circus, Oxford-street. THE MINARET PARASOL, from the ele gance and symmetry of its form, is by fur the most beautiftil yet introduced ; the price does not exceed that of ordinary parasols, although a very graceful improvement has been effected is its con struction, which Is such that it cannot get out of order. The attention and patrons:c of the public is requested to this elegant novelty, which can ho had at any of the respectable Drapers, &e.. and wholesale at all the wholesale dealers. _ . oBsilt)rE—The elver runner is istampocl with tho word IrtlfmtEr. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. A Curious Piece of MECHANISM to supply the LOSS of the II AND, is daily exhibited on a person, who, having lost his own hand, is enabled to perform many of the ordinary Am ctions of the natural ono. PHILLIPS'S PATENT FIRE ANNIHILATOR, illustrated by Dr. Ryan in his daily Chemical Lecture on the Mornings and Eve nings of MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY.—A Series of LECTURES on ASTRONOMY by Professor Bachhsffner, on the Mornings and Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, during Lent, accompanied by Dr. Wallis •n BRABY'S CALOTONE. Working Models of New Inventions, are daily explained. NEW DISSOLVING VIEWS, including the SHRINE of the NATIVITY. CIIILDE'S CHROMATROPE. TIIE PROTEOSCOPE. The PHYSIOSCOFE. DIVING RELL and DIVER, &c. &c. = Admission. Is. ; Schools, Half-price. twice or thrice, for twenty-two days. We are no‘, all but two in good health, and would walk had we shoes, if the authorities would allow us ; but we are confined to one village by their orders, which is a filthy place. I manage, with one of my officers, to get among the Chinese for a better meal (their place is about two miles up the river) in the evening, and a cleaner mat to sleep on. I am fortunate in having saved a blanket, which I smuggle away.' The Chinese are exceedingly kind and hospitable, the Cochin Chinese are the reverse, and filthy in the ex treme ; there is no dependence to be placed on their faith. When we first arrived, they promised to send us on to Singapore in fifteen days. (Signed) _ J. H. FAWCETT, late of Mellish. N ATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNHILL, LONDON. Capital X. 500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. LETTER, No. 111. 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, averaging 60 per cent. on the amounts invested mew* Policy erected on the Profit scale. To W. Dobson, Esq., Secretary, Lloyd's, London Singapore, Dec. 24, 1844. Sir,—We have to report the loss of the British vessel Mellish, Captain Fawcett, from China to London, which vessel was wrecked, &c. The Captain and eleven of the crew were detained by the Cochin Chinese, but would likely be sent down to Singapore in February, with one of the Cochin Chinese men of- war. We are, Sir, &c. 'LEE. .4 Ecmns 11'n" 4 o w e. to o P t Premium. 2 • added. Cash. pr '6 a 0 8 5 ga. a. 41 . G £ B. d. .£ a. d. A s. d £ 3. dB 1937 170 9 3 77 b 1 12 3 346 2 3 50;1000 74 3 4 1938 144 2 2 64 5 6 9 16 4 296 13 4 1839 116 16 0 31 511 7 11 9 247 4 5 (Signed) LLOYD'S AGENTS. Theo eember rill EA TRAYS, Tea Urns; Knives and Forks' ..11 Dish Covers, &c., at C. WATSON'S, 41 and 42, BARBICAN. and 16, NORTON-FOLGATE. Established half a century.—A set of 3 Paper Tea-trays, including the largest size made, 355. ; very richly ormunented all over, s"s. a Set of Three, and up to 14/. ; Ja pan Tea-trays, 7s. 6d. a Set, and upwards ; a Five Quart London made Bronze Tea-urn 355., with the newest patterns up to five gui neas ; a Set of Six patent raise 1 London made Dish Covers, I es. 6d. ; best imperial raised, 355. 6d. Set of Six. Elegant silver shape, 525. 6d. Set of Six. Ivory Table-knives, 1 Is. per dozen, Dessert, 9s. ; Carvers, 3s. 6d. per pair. MILE. DESSILItT. CARVERS. doz. doz. pair. 51-In. handsome balance handle Od. 14s. Od. 6s. 6d. t-in. balance handle, largest and best made. ••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • 20s. Od. 16s. Od. 7.. 61. Ditto with Watson's Albata Plate handles, equal to silver—. •• .... 225. 6d. Bs. Od. 15e. 6d. Forks half the above price. C. Watsen's handsomely Illustrated Catalogue and Price Current Is just published, and families who regard economy and elegance should possess themselves of this useful book, which may be had gratis, and post free, from the above address Sole inventor of the celebrated Albata Plate, which to so rapidly superseding Silver. THE LIMP WONDER, C. WATSON'S PARAGON CAMPHINE division of proilti is annual, aitVititisext will be made ii De of'he present year. This instiudien offers many important and substantial adyan. tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrlw, without ex pense or thrfeiture of the Polley, two-thirds of the premium paid, (see tahle); also the option of selecting benefits, and the oonversion of his interests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. r. FIZRGUSON CAMROUX. floe. RAILWAYS FROM LONDON TO YORKSHIRE AND LANCA- SMIRE—COMPARATIVE MERITS. Speedily will be published, pROOFS of the SUPERIORITY of the ROUTE from London to York, Leeds, Manchester, and the great Coal Fields of Yorkshire, by the line from the Northern and Eastern Rail way at Cambridge, by the Cambridge and Lincoln, Lincoln, York, and Leeds, direct and independent, and Goole, Doncaster, and Sheffield, and Manchester junction Railways in economy, shortness, gradients, levels, and public advantages over all competing lines, besides bringing the best coals to London and all places on or near the line, at prices from 10 to 40 per cent. below the present sale price by Mr. Alderman Vickers, of Sheffield, projector ofthe Cambridge and Lincoln, Lincoln, York, and Leeds, and Goole, Doncaster and Sheffield, Manchester Junction Railways. Ridgway, Manly, and all booksellers, ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. WESTERN CIRCUIT.--Salisbury, March 8. CROWN COURT.—( Before Mr. I'usticeCOLERIDGEA FOURTEENTH EDITION of the SILENT FRIEND on HUM= Frailty, with Coloured Engravings. Just published, price 2s. 6d., free by post (in a sealed envelope) 38.6 d., THE SILENT FRIEND ; a Medical Work on the Infirmities of the Generative System in both sexes ; and on the loss of the reproductive powers, with means of restoration.' The baneful effects of solitary indulgence, neglected syphilis symp toms, &e., are flilly pointed out. Illustrated by Engravings ; followed by observations on Marriage, with plain directions for the removal of certain disqualifications. By R. and L. PERRY and Co., Consulting Surgeons, London. Published by the Authors, and may be ad at their residence, 19, BERNERS-STREET, OXFORD-STREET. Sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay and Co., 63, Ox ford-street ; Gordon, 146, Leadeiahall-street ; Purkiss, Compton street, Soho ; and all Booksellers. " We regard the work before us, the ' Silent Friend,' as a work embracing most clear and practical views of a series of complaints hitherto little understood, and passed over by a ma'ority of the me dical profession, for what reason we are at a loss to know. We must however confess that a perusal of this work has left such a favourable impression on eur minds, that we not only recommend, bat cordially wish every one who is the victim of past folly, or suffering from indis cretion, to profit by the advice contained in its pages."—Age and Argus. " The authors of the • Silent Friend' seem to be thoroughly con versant with the treatment of a class of complaints, which are. we fear, too prevalent in the present day. The perspicuous style in which this book is written, and the valuable hints it conveys to those who are apprehensive of entering the marriage state, cannot fail to recommend to it a careibl perusal."—Era. The CORDIAL BALM of SYRIACUM is exclusively directed to the cure of nervous and sexual debility, irregularity, weakness, loss of appetite, indigestion, consumptive habits, and debilities arising from excess, &c. In bottles, price 11a., or the quantity of four in one bottle for 335., by which I Is. are saved. The five-pound cases may be had as usual. The CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, an anti-syphi litic remedy for searching out and purifying the blood from scurvy, blotches en the head, face, and body, ulcerations, and those painful affections arising from improper treatment or the effects of mercury, removing secondary symptoms, amid all eruptions of the skin. Price I Is. and 335. per bottle. PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, price 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lle. per box, are the most effectual remedy for strictures, inflam mation, irritation of the bladder, atc., without hindrance to business. Consultation fee, if by letter, 11. Minute detail of cases necessary. Messrs. Perry are in daily attendance, for consultation, at their:re ridence, 19, Berners-street, Oxford..treet, London, from I I till 2, and 5 till 8. On Sundays from 10 till 12. One personal visit is only ne cessary to effect a permanent cure. POST-0 ICE.—CAUTION. PRICE and Co., Perfumers to her Majesty, 28, Lombard-street (late Price and Gosnell's, and formerly Pato% Butts, Price, and Co.'s), by the recommendation of the Secretary of the Post-office, beg to " impress upon their Correspondents the necessity of precision in the address of all letters intended for them," thus—" Price and Co" (and not " Price and Gosnell—that firm ceased to exist in 1831), as the only means of guarding against the fraudulent conduct of individuals who take in and retain letters and Orders intended for Price and Co., by illegally assuming the arm of " Price and Gosnell," well knowing that they never were in any way connected with that firm OTHERWISE THAN AS SERVANTS. Price and Co,'s Perfumery is so superior to any other, and in such general demand, that many shopkeepers are basely deceiving the Public by selling spurious imitations. Price and Co. respectfully solicit Ladies and Gentlemen when trey purchase not to take any article without the protection label, from a design by Sir William Congreve, being affixed to it, with the signature of " Price and Co., Lombard-street," in rod ink, and "28" conspicuously in its centre. Price and Co. are the sole Wholesale Agents for DELCROIX'S KALYDOR, a French cosmetic, surpassing all others for preserving and beautifying the Complexion, prepared for the use of her most Gracious Majesty the Queen, and her Majesty the Queen Dowager, by especial command, and pro tected by letters•patent. Price 45. 6d. DELCROIX'.; M ACAS''AR OIL, imported under the sanction of the " Lords of the Treasury," for the use of her most Gracious Majesty and their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, &c., Is also protected by two elegantly executed, correct like nesses, In embossed medallions, of her Majesty and his Royal High.' ness Prince Albert. Price 3s. 6d. _ . DELCROIX'S ODONTO.—" We do not hesitate to recommend from experience, Delcnix's Odonto, or the Queen's own Dentiftice, as the most valuable means of purifying, preserving, and embellishing the Teeth *ad Gums, hitherto offered to the public."—Court Gazette. *** The Bouquet Duke of York is the last new faahionable per fume of the season, 1844 ; but though the last, is not the least in per fection, as it lripptly combines the preceding excellence of all the royal bouquets, with the delicate and Widow fragrance of the white MOM rose. Let him who Is a true-born gentleman, And stands upon the honour of his birth, If ho suppose, that I have pleaded truth — From off this briar pluck a white rose with me. Messsrs. J. Deleroix and Co., 158, New Bond-street, have pleasure in offering this, their last bouquet of the season, and beg to inform the Nobility and their Patrons that, during the recess, all orders for their " unique cadeau" of a case containing the slz royal bosquots for One Guinea, comprising the bouquets do la Relne, d'Albert, Prince of Wales, Duke of York, Princesso Royale, and Princesse Alice, will be forwarded to any part of the country, carriage paid. To insure the genuine, particular attention is required in observing that No. 158, New Bond-street, London, be upon each case and every bottle, as worthless counterfeits, fur the sake of profit, are sold by drug gists and hairdressers in town and country. SWAYING A LUXURY. PRICE and CO.'S SW I'OPIIAGON surpasses every soap ever in vented for shaving. One trial will prove that the luxury of a good shave can be enjoyed only by those who use Price and Co.'s Rypo phagon, which renders shaving (hitherto disagreeable and often pain ful) pleasant and easy. Prepared by Price and Co., 28, Lombard-street (late Price and Gosnell's), and sold by Delcroix and Co., 158, New Bond-street, and nowhere else in London, price 3s. 6d. per pot, Is. per square, in cakas or boxes Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d, * 4 Mr. Price will have pleasure in presenting any brother travel er with a square of the Rypophagon gratuitously, who may do him ke honolr to sell at Moltpollior MUM $ Loobard-street PARLIAMENTARY PAPER. WHEAT, &c. N 0.20 of the Sessional Papers, 1845, House of Com mons, ordered to be printed February 13, 1845, is entitled "Accounts of Wheat delivered from Ware house or Vessel, Duty free, under the Act 5 and 6 Vie., c. 92 ; of Flour, &c., substituted for Wheat ; of the Delivery of Flour and Biscuit so substituted ; showing when and where Delivered, &c."—(ln con tinuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 263, Sept. 1844.) No. lis entitled " Quantities of Wheat de livered from the warehouse or vessel, duty free." From this it appears that at 21 ports of England and Wales, 8 of Scotland, and 5 of Ireland, the total from passing of the Act up to Jan. 5, 1845, was 118,089 quarters. No. 2 " Quantities of Flour and Biscuit deposited under same Act. Total of fine Wheat Flour deposited in same period, 119,947 quarters. Total of Captains' Biscuit, 20,895 quarters. Total of Biscuit of the standard of that supplied to the Navy, 95,925 quarters. Total of common Ships' Biscuit, 268,185 quarters. N. 3 shows, of fine Wheat Flour delivere I, for home consumption, a total of 8,743 quarters, and of fine Wheat Flour, delivered " for ex portation," whether as merchandise or as stores, a total of 105,536 quarters; of Captains' Biscuit de livered under either of said denominations, 20,040 quarters; and of Biscuit of the standard of that sup plied to the Navy, under either, &c., a total of 92,534 quarters; and of common Ships' Biscuit, delivered under either, &c., 263,172 quarters. No. 4, " Quan tities of Flour and Biscuit deposited under 5 and 6 Vic., c. 92, remaining in warehouse on Jan. 5, 1845, shows, of fine Wheat Flour, Captaina' Biscuit, Bis cuit of the standard supplied to the Navy, and common Ships' Biscuit, the following totals, respec tively—namely, quarters, 5,668; 855 ; 3,291, and 5,013. LOSS OF THE SHIP MELLISH AND PART CRE W. (FURTHER PARTICULARS.) Accounts were received at Lloyd's on Saturday, of the total loss of the above vessel from China to Lon don, which caused considerable uneasiness amongst the relatives of the survivors, and as some apprehen• sion exists, that the crew may be harshly treated by the Cochin Chinese, it will be some satisfaction to such persons to be informed, that in the case of the loss of the John Bannerman from China to Bombay, about nine years since (the particulars of which appeared in this journal) totally lost on the N.W. prong of the Paracels, that her crew, which arrived at a fishing village called Quin-Hong, received at the hands of the Cochin Chinese, considerable kindness, being clothed, fed, and furnished with a passage in a Cochin that the Emperor is ptrticularly partial to the Eng lish Chinese ;th a man-of-war , tshould he Singapore, a nd moreover e t i o nformed of the arrival of the shipwrecked crew of the Mellish, of which there is no reason to doubt, that every attention which the limited means of a poor and nearly uncivilised nation can afford will be rendered. It will also tend to allay the fears of those interested for the safety of friends or relatives, to be further informed that in the case of the John Bannerman, her crew were detained six weeks at Quin-Hong, but unavoidably so, although in a ppearances at first unnecessarily so, but fully ac counted for afterwards. His Majesty . the Emperor of Cochin China also sent a French Interpreter to communicate with the officers of the John Banner man, and through him expressed his sympathy for the misfortunes of the officers and crew of that vessel. It may, however, be as well to remark that the crew of the John Bannerman suffered considerable privation for about the first fortnight or three weeks after landing, but no personal injury was inflicted, and much of their privations was occasioned by the extreme poverty of the natives. LETTER, No. I. (Co.) Fishing:Village py , P a daran Bay, in lat. 11, 35 N. lon. Nov. 16, 1 844 . To Messrs. Gledatanes and Co. Dear Sirs,—On the 12th inst. I had the mortifica tion of giving you a brief account of the loss of the Mellish, on the south side of the north danger of the Paracels, in a severe typhoon on the sth ult., the said danger bearing, by the reckoning when the ship struck, about sixty miles to the E.N.E. We reached this bay on the 27th, having lost one-half the ship's company ;by drowning or want of water. On being visited by the authorities I urged how much we wished to be sent to Singapore, or any place where we might get a passage there. Thep', informed us we should be sent in fifteen days. A week subse quent the time was lengthened to thirty days ; now they say three months ; so that, without assistance from our own countrymen, our stay here is very pre carious. I am writing to the folks at Singapore, who may lend us a hand. We are quite well now, but indifferently fed and clothed. I manage to get up among the Chinese, who are kind and hospitable. The Cochin Chinese are the reverse, and dirty in the ex treme. On my release you may depend on me losing no time in proving the loss, &c., by my presence in London, with the address of both my mates, and the names of the survivors and casualties, and re- Sarah TF7Lis was indicted for the wilful murder of - her male child at Haunington on the 27th of August. Mr. Merewether was for the prosecution, and Mr. Slade defended the prisoner. From the evidence it' appeared that about four o'clock on the morning of the 27th of August last a woman went to the house of Mr. Willis, in whose service the prisoner was liv ing, and called to ker at her bedroom window. The prisoner answered her, but did not come down for nearly half an hour. She then let the woman in and returned to her bed room. She did not come down again for nearly an hour ; the woman asked her why she had been so long ; she made no reply, but asked for some water, and instantly fell into a chair fainting. The prisoner's mistress was then called, and she went into the bedroom in which the prisoner then was. Blood was on the floor. The mistress ased her where her child was? She made some answer which was not heard. A fort night before this time the mistress had accused the prisoner of being in the fa:aily way; but she made no reply. On the morning of the 27th of August the mistress found a trunk in the prisoner's bed-room ; but she for some time refused to give up the key. A surgeon was sent for. The prisoner had been recently delivered. She told him where to find the key of the trunk. It was opened, and in it a bundle was found; the outer wrapper was a shawl, then a smockfrock, and then a shift, and in the shift he found a male infant child, dead. It had recently been born. It was full grown. It had a riband tied tight round the neck. The riband had discoloured the neck considerably. He was of opinion that the riband must have been applied while the child was alive. There would not have been the appearances there were had the riband been tied after the death of the child. There was a little blood issuing from the mouth. He made a post marten: examination the following day. The windpipe was com pressed, which would have produced suffocation. The lungs were healthy, and full of air. The right side of the heart was fall of blood, showing that the child' died sud denly. He considered the child must have been born, or partially born alive. The child died from strangula tion. The riband might have been applied before the child was completely born. In answer to a question put by the judge, the surgeon said he did not think the riband could have been tied during the progress of labour. Mr. Justice COLERIDGE summed up, telling the jury that they might under this indictment, find the prisoner guilty of murder, or manslaughter, or concealment of the birth. The jury. consulted together for some time, and then re turned a verdict Not Guilty of murder, but Guilty of con cealing the birth. Mr. SLADE then submitted that no judgment could be passed upon this indictment, inasmuch as it omitted to state the name of the child or that it was to the jurors unknown, nor did it state that at the time of the assault the child was then recently born of the body of the mother. • Mr. Justice COLERIDGE having consulted Mr. Justice Erle, stated that he had thought it right, having such good advice at hand, to consult his Learned Brother, and they both agreed that, at all events, the proper course was to overrule the objection for the present. The strong opinion they en tertained was, that these was nothing at all in the objection. Whenever it appeared clear upon the face of the indict ment that the child had no name it was unnecessary for the indictment to state either of the forms which wore alleged to be necessary. The objection was founded on this, that it must be presumed the child had a Bailie ; but this child could only have acquired a name by repu tation, because it was a base-born child, and had no name when it came into the world. To state that the name was to the jurors unknown assumed that something had been done by which the child had acquired a name; if there was nothing on the face of the indictment to show that the child had acquired a name, the allegation was unnecessary. 114-e it was stated that the child en the 27th of August was born, and then " that the said Sarah Willis afterwards, to wit, on the day and year aforesaid, with force and arms in and upon the said male child then and there being," and that had reference to the only time alleged before, " made an as sault, and that she then and there did tie a piece of riband round the neck," &c. As to the allegation that the " name whereof was unknown to the jury" appearing, hi the prece dents, many allegations were put into indictments which were not absolutely necessary, and that implied that the child had some name; but here there was nothing on the face of the indictment to indicate that there was any name at all. If , upon reflection, he should alter his opinion, the prisoner should have the benefit of it. _ The Learned JUDGE then, in a very feeling and impressive manner, sentenced the prisoner to 18 months' imprisonment, with hard labour. James Hall was indicted for assaulting and robbing IL J. Cooper of two half-crowns, at Long Newnton, on the 12th of October. Mr. Slade conducted the case for the prosecution. From the evidence it appeared that the prosecutor, who was a poor man, was travelling from King Stanley, in Gloucestershire, to some distant part of the country. He in tended to stop the night at Tetbury, also in Gloucestershire, and in that town he took his lodging. He went to a public house, and there saw the prisoner. They sat together, and the prosecutor treated him to some beer. The prisoner then offered to see the prosecutor to his lodgings, and he led him out of the town into a lone place, which was in the county of Wilts, and there knocked him down and kicked him very severely on the head. The prosecutor cried out " Murder, and the prisoner beat and kicked him until he was silent. He then took all his money, consisting of a few shillings and Borne halfpence, from his pocket, and went away, leaving the prosecutor on the ground. After the prisoner had gone away, the prosecutor got up and went into the town and gave in formation to the police. He was accompanied to some houses, and among a number of persons he picked out the prisoner. The jury returned a verdict of Guilty, an the prisoner was sentenced to fifteen years' transportation main, &c., (Signed) S. H. FAWCETT. Survivors 1 Mr. Adam Thompson. Mr. John Roy, second mate. Survivors —Henry Soames, John Winchester, John R. Nugent, , Samuel Anderson, Henry Harrison, Alexander Manson, Isaac Davis, seaman ; Henry Hinds, boy. Deaths—John Sprunt, carpenter, 18th October; John Davis, steward , 20 th; Alfred Bridgewater, cook, 21st; Campbell, seaman, 20th ; Ch ar l es W e bb, seaman, John Shilverton, boy, sth ; F re d e ri c k LETTER No. 11. Henryl-1 ey 21st; Barnett, seaman, 25th; Joseph P arro tt, seaman , 23d. Fishing Village, N.V. b or d er o f P a d aran ( or Pharan) in lat. ab ou t 11 35 N., coas t Bay, of Cochin China, Nov. IG. To rs writing yo u , on 13th i ns t an t, I have horror that the C oc hi n Chi nese authoritieslearned d sending u s t ') Si nga p ore till e ea Messrs. rire dsa —o M not with i a i t c n l c hi n a ev i n :p , Fraser, and C o ., Si nga p ore . Da the latter end of the north-east monsoon, to enable their vessel to get easily back. There are some Chinamen about to sail from a place near to us, whom I have offered to reimburse if they will facilitate my getting away ; this they will not do for fear of the Cochii I Government, and I cannot get permission from them. I fear sickness, on bad rice diet, and little or no clothing, if we are detained here so long, will leave very flaw to tell the tale. Under these circumstances, pray /to what you can to get a vessel sent for us from our 'Government. We arc eleven in all, wrecked on sth ult. on Paracels, landed here, twenty-seven hav ing been lost. lialf the ship's company at the time, and passengers, not haying tasted fresh water, except 1 HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Italian Opera season commenced on Satur day evening, not only nominally, but actually, for 11r. Lumley, with that spirit and enterprise for which his management is so distinguished, instead of opening the theatre with a miserable opera, and a second-rate corps, and delaying the real commence ment of the season until after Easter, has, this year, improved even upon his own doings during the two preceding seasons, and has opened with the new opera of Ernani , the composition of Verdi, one of the most talented and rising of the young composers of Italy, supported by Moriani, the first of European tenors, by Fornasari, whom to name is to praise, and by Madame Rita Borio, the prima donna of the opera at Madrid, and who will, unless we greatly err, soon become as esta• blished a favourite in the British, as she is in the Spanish, capital. Signor Botelli was also introduced for the first time to an English audience on Saturday evening, and as a second basso cantante will add ins terially to the strength of the corps. This opera is founded on the well known tragedy of Ernani, by Victor Hugo, the production of which at the Theatre Francais, some few years since, gave rise to the feud between the romantic and classic schools of poetry, which has for so long a period divided the literary coteries of Paris. The following was the cast of the opera on Saturday evening:— Ernani Signor Moriani Silva Signor Fornasari. Carlo Quinto Signor Botelli. Elvira Mad. Rita Borio. The argument, as given in the introduction to the libretto, is as follows : " The scene is laid in the mountains of Arragon, and the epoch chosen the early part of the 16th century, a period in Spanish history rich in romantic incidents. John of Arragon, the hero, the son of the Duke of Segovia, being proscribed, and pursued by the emissaries of the King of Castile, takes refuge in the fastnesses of the Sierras, where he becomes leader of a large band of rebel mountaineers, and changes his name to Ernani. The young outlaw is attached to Donna Elvira, who re turns his love with ardent affection, though she is about be ing united to her old uncle, Ruy Gomez di Silva, a proud, revengeful, Spanish grandee. The King of Castile, Don Carlos, afterwards the celebrated Emperor Charles the Fifth, has also become violently enamoured with his beautiful subject, Elvira. lie watches her windows, and discovers that when all are at rest in the castle of her uncle, a young cavalier (it is Ernani) gains ad mission to her apartments. lie imitates the signal of the favoured lover, gets admission to her chamber, declares his passion, and is about to drag her off with him by force, when Ernani enters. A violent contention arises, which brings to the rescue Don Ruy Gomez. To allay his jealousy and anger, the King reveals himself, and pretends he came in dis guise to consult him about his approaching election to the empire, and on the conspiracy against his imperial promotion and his life. The King and Ernani retire un molested, but soon after, at the moment of the festivities preceding the solemnization of the marriage of I)on Ruy Gomez with Elvira, Ernani, who has claimed hospitality, disguised as a pilgrim, in a transport of jealousy discovers himself. Elvira flies to his arms, and Don Ruy dooms him to death. Ernani reveals to Gomez the passion and attempts of the King, and the former consents to release his rival, and that they should for a while combine their vengeance against the common enemy, on condition that Ernani will yield up his forfeited life whenever it is de manded. They then join the conspiracy of electors against the future Emperor, who, however, discovers the hiding-place of his enemies, and takes them prisoners. Now an Emperor, he forgets the vengeance of the King, pardons Ernani, restores him to his ancestral dig nities, and unites him to Elvira. But Gomez demands that the fatal promise should be redeemed ; and Er nani, too chivalrous to evade his rash promise, stabs himself in the presence of his mistress, who falls sense less on the dead body of her lover." • cealed Ernani, and, as a pledge of his fidelity, seizes Elvira, and takes her with him as his prisoner. After their departure, Silva leads Ernani from his hiding place, and offering him a sword, desires he will follow him. Ernani learns of Elvira's flight, and offers to join Silva in endeavouring to rescue her, promising him that he shall have his life whenever he chooses to demand it. The act ends with a spirited duet and chorus, "In arcione, in arcion cavalieri," which was magnificently given by Moriani and Fornasari— The scene of the third act is laid at Aix-la-Chapelle. The conspirators against Charles V. are met at the tomb of Charlemagne. Each bears in his hand a torch, at a signal the torches are extinguished, and the con spirators, among whom are Ernani and Silva, swear that as the torches were extinguished, so will they extinguish the tyrant. They draw lots to ascertain who first shall attempt his life the lot falls to Ernani Silva in vain endeavours to in duce Ernani to give the chance to him. He even offers to absolve him from his promise, but Ernani refuses. Suddenly a cannon is heard— Charles emerges from the tomb. He is met by the electors, who hail him Emperor, and the baffled con spirators fall back ; Ernani alone stands forward, and avows his intention. Charles is about to pronounce his sentence, when Elvira rushes forward, falls at the emperor's feet, and sues for pardon. The king re lents, and not only pardons Ernani, but gives him Elvira as his bride. The act concludes with a grand chorus, which is decidedly the finest thing in the opera, and which would alone stamp Verdi as indeed a Maestro. In the last act we find Ernani restored to his titles and his possessions, and happy in the love of Elvira. It is high festival at the castle, there is musk, dancing, masquerading. A black domino enters and slowly paces among the revellers like a spirit of evil. The maskers retire, and Ernani and Elvira enter, happy in their union which has that day been solemnised. The sound of a horn is heard in the oistance. It is the fatal signal of Silva calling upon Ernani to pay the forfeit of his life. He instantly recognises, and makes an excuse to dismiss Elvira to her chamber. Silva enters, and presenting to him a dagger and a bowl of poison demands the accom plishment of his promise. Elvira enters, and throws herself at the feet of the old man to beg her husband's life. Silva is inexorable, and while she is entreating him in agony, Ernani has redeemed his word by stabbing himself ' • Elvira throws her self upon his body, and while breathing to her an affectionate adieu, the victim of the old man's vengeance dies. We are not surprised at the universal success which has attended every representation of this opera in Italy. There runs throughout the composition a delicious flow of most expressive melody, which proves that in point of tenderness, of pathos, and of dramatic expression, Verdi is at least the equal of Bellini, while, at the same time, the instrumenta tion proves him to be a far snore accomplished musi cian than his great predecessor. All the concerted pieces are exceedingly fine, and the orches tral accompaniments are full and complete. Considered by itself alone, the opera of Ernani is one which cannot fail to enjoy, and deservedly to enjoy, great popularity ; but looked upon as the opera of a young composer, it is a work of greater promise than any that has been produced for years. We ex pect great things, very great things from Signor Verdi. At the fall of the curtain the applause was very great, and Madame Borio, Moriani and Fornasari were called for and received with all due honour. The National Anthem was sung between the opera and the ballet. The new ballet, which introduced to this stage for the first time Mademoiselle Lucile Grahn, who, by her youth, her beauty, and her graceful dancing, created such a sensation at Drury lane last season, is entitled E aline, ou La Dryad'. The following is the plot : " A prince of Silesia loved, and was loved in return by a wood-nymph, whose existence depended on that or a magnificent oak tree. A daughter blessed their union ; but, shortly after her birth, the tree was shat tered by a thunderbolt, and the roots torn up by the whirlwind. From that moment the Dryad appeared no more ; but a slip of the tree had taken root, and, as it expanded in strength and beauty, so grew the fair child her daughter, into exceeding loveliness ; her life, like her Dryad mother's, depended on that of the tree beneath whose shade she loved to sit. The prince soon fell a martyr to his grief, bearing with him to the grave the strange secret of his child's birth. It was unknown to all, including herself, and, as years rolled on, the fame of her charms spread far and wide—the castle was crowded by claimants for her hand. One only found favour with the lovely Princess. Edgar was his name, and the day was fixed for their nuptials. Strange rumours, however, were circulated. The castle was said to be haunted by spirits, obedient to Eohne's command ; in the dark ave nues of her park phantoms were seen to wander; end when the moon spread her silver mantle abroad, a fairy form resembling that of the fair chatelaine, was seen to come forth from an oak-tree in the park, and sport in the woods or float on the lake. The lovely girl laughed with her guests at their wild tales. Ignorant of her supernatural origin, she was not conscious that,when the shades of even ing fell, her spirit unrobed of its earthly mantle, and assuming the form of the Dryad, gave rise to them. Eoline's nuptial day approaches ; but other spirits than those of the gentle Dryads are in league to oppose her union with Count Edgar. She is loved by Rubezahl, Prince of the Gnomes. This demon-sprite exerts all his magic power to obtain her, but finding his efforts in vain, he, on her wedding-day, sets fire to Eoline's oak-tree. She dies, but in her Dryad form yet waves one last adieu to the unhappy Edgar." The dancing of Lucile Grahn was exquisitely grace ful. She is not the servile follower of any school, but endeavours to blend the neatness of Ellsler with the poetry of Taglioni and the gaiety of Cerito, and to a considerable extent she succeeds. The style of the three great Deeses de la Danse are all picturesque, al though in different ways. The style of Lucile Grahn may be denominated statuesque. Her finely chiselled features, and her elegantly moulded form, are exactly suited to this style. Some of her poses in the Pas de la Fiancee, for instance, might be There is matter sufficient to afford both to author and to composer full scope for the exhibition of their talents, and each has ably availed himself of the scope thus afforded him. After a few bars of intro- i duction the curtain rises, and discovers the mountains of Arragon with the old Moorish castle of Gomez, crowning an eminence in the distance, and standing out in bold relief against the sky, which is gilded by the rays of the setting sun—groups of bandits are scattered about in the fore• ground, drinking, singing, and carousing—they all join in a spirited opening chorus ; when, suddenly, Ernani appears on the heights, and descends and joins them. Morianrs ap pearance in this scene was most picturesque. He looked the very beau ideal of a bandit chief. He in forms his friends of his love for Elvira, who is for cibly detained by Gomez in his castle, and they promise to assist him in rescuing her from the tyrant. This scene closes with a solo by Ernani, " Dell' esilio nel dolore," the instrumentation of which is very beautiful, and which was deliciously sung by Moriani. The next scene, which is laid in the apartment of Elvira in the castle of Gomez, in troduced to us Madame Rita Borio as Elvira. This lady is very young, very pretty, and exceedingly graceful—her voice is of great compass, extending from the high soprano down to the contralto, her high soprano and her low contralto notes being her best. Her power is very great, and the quality of her voice is deliciously sweet and clear. It was evident that she was labouring under extreme nervousness, but this tended to add greatly to the effect of the scene, and her openin4 aria, "Ernani, Ernani, in volami," was given with that exquisite taste and science which belong alone to a most accom plished artiste. She not only sung but acted the scene exquisitely, and was loudly applauded. From that moment it was evident that she had taken her audience with her, and her triumphant success was never for an instant doubtful. Her maidens enter, singing a nuptial chorus, and after the presentation of gifts, leave her. The King then enters, in the person of Signor Botelli, the new second() basso. Botelli possesses a fine person, and looked every inch a king. He is moreover a thoroughly educated musi cian, who will do nothing badly ; but his voice, although one of great power, is heavy and deficient in resonance and flexibility—there is no vibra tion in it. She proudly rejects his suit, and on his hinting at carrying her off by violence, she draws a dagger, and threatens to stab first him, and then herself. This scene was very finely acted, as was the succeeding one, in which Ernani rushes in and places himself between Elvira and the King ; she retires for an instant, and an angry dialogue ensues between the rivals, which was magnificently given by Moriani. They are about to fight, when Elvira rushes between them, and declares that she will stab herself, if another sound is uttered. The situation is a striking one, and was splendidly acted by Madame Rita Borio, Moriani, and Botelli ; the music, too, is good, and the trio was delightfully given. Silva enters in this scene, and the rich deep thrilling tones of Fornasari were never heard to more advantage. He identified himself completely with the character of the proud, revengeful, and Jealous hidalgo, and nothing could exceed the propriety of his " making himself up " for the part. He looked the stern old man to the life—it was a study for an artist. The King pretends he has come to consult Silva on the subject of his election to the empire of Germany, and generously shields Ernani from the old man's fury. Silva, however, suspects the king, but is forced to dissemble, and his rivals leave the castle. A beautiful quintette occurs in this scene, which was exquisitely given by Madame Rita Borio, Moriani, Fornosari, Botelli, and A. Giubelei, who sustained the character of Ricciardo, the King's armour-bearer; this duet was deservedly encored. The finale to this act is also a very beauti ful composition, and was much applauded. The scene of the second act is laid in the Castle of Ray Gomez di Silva. It is the morning fixed for his mar riage with Elvira, and the scene opens with a nuptia l chorus. Silva enters magnificently dressed, and orders a pilgrim, who had demanded hospitality, to be brought before him. That pilgrimis Ernani. Elvira , in her bridal dress, enters. In a transport of rage. Ernani discovers himself, and offers his life as his nuptial present. Elvira, who had believed bun dead, is horror-struck. Ernani pass ion ately demands to be delivered up to the-King to suffer death, but the old man cl_claring that he wil l never violate the laws of hospitality, leaves fo r the purpose, of proceeding to the battlements of the castle, and Elvira also ful : lows her attendant s off the stage. Perceiving Ernani to be alone she returns to hun, he repralches her fur her perfidy-, but showing him a dagger she tells him that she had determined to stab herself at the altar ra ther than wed the hated Silva. The lovers are re conciled, and the scene concludes with one o f the most delicious norceaux of the opera, th e duet, " Ah! morir potessi adesso." This duet is indeed a gem, the melody is exceedingly expressive, and the instrumentation proves Verdi to be a thoroughly accomplished musician. The hautboy and clarionet accompaniment t o thi s d ue t i s ve ry beautiful, and possesses gr ea t or i g i na lit y . Th e d ue t, which was given by Madam Rita Borio and Moriani with exquisite taste and pathos, was rapturously encored. Silva rushes between them sword in hand, at that instant the approach of the King is announced, and Silva conceals Ernani, determined to take revenge with his own hand rather than give him up to the King. The King .accuses Silva of treason in having con taken as models by a sculptor. Her style is, moreover, favourably distinguished by its superior delicacy and its exquisite modesty. She is certainly the most classical of modern danseuses. She danced the Pas de la Fiancee with M. Toussaint, the Mazourka d'extase with Perrot, and the Pas des Dryades with the Corps de Ballet, and was rapturously applauded in, each. The scenery, by Mr. C. Marshall, is a miracle of splendour, and for wondrous effects of light thrown even the wonders of the diorama itself into the shade. The scene of the gloomy forest of old oaks, which suddenly becomes illuminated by the presence of the Dryads, as they are seen reposing themselves, each in her favourite tree, is a per fect triumph of art. Words cannot convey an idea of the wonderful effect of this beautiful and novel scene, which is certainly one of the most exquisite scenic effects ever producei on the stage. It is neAless to add that the ballet was completely successful. The house was exceedingly well attended. The pit and gallery were crowded, and with the ex ception of her Majesty's box, there was not a single box in the theatre unoccupied. Never before has there been such an assemblage of beauty and fashion on the opening night. Among the distinguished members of the aristocracy present, we observed the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, attended by Baron Knesebeck ; the Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, and the Marquis and Marchioness of Douglas occupied the Queen Dowager's box ; the Dukes of Wellington, Montrose, and Leeds; the Duchess of Hamilton, Baron Brunow, Baron Be hausen ; the Marquis of Blandford, the Marchioness of Douro ; the Earls of Lonsdale, Kenmare, Fal mouth, Chesterfield, Bruce ; Lords Castlereagh, Somerton, Gardner, Sandys, Ranelagh, Foley ; Ladies Augusta Wentworth, Webster, Sir H. Web ster, 11. Webb, the Hons. Colonel Cavendish, F. Chichester, Mr. Byng, Major Baring, Captain Aley nell, Colonel and Mrs. Fitch, &.c. DEATH OF LORD CHURCHILL. BRIGHTON, SATURDAY.—We regret to announce the death of Lord Churchill, uncle to the Duke of Marl borough, which took place at his residence, 19, Bruns wick -terrace, :yesterday afternoon. His Lordship had been ill at times for several years, most of r 4 hich time he spent in Brighton. His Lordship was afflicted by no particular complaint, but by a combination of ailments consequent on the breaking-up of the constitution. At the time of his death, however, he was in about his usual state of health, and his immediate dissolution was unex p:,eted. He was about to leave Brighton this day, and a portion of his family took their departure on Wednes day, for London, in the expectation of being joined in town by their deceased parent. Francis Almeric Spen cer Baron Churchill, of Whichcote, county of Oxford, was ranger of Wychwood Forest, F.R S., &c. His Lordship was the second surviving son of George, fourth Duke of Marlborough ; was born 26th Decem ber, 1779 ; married 25th November, 1801, Lady Francis Fitzroy, fifth daughter of Augustus Henry, third Duke of Grafton, born Ist of June, 1710, and has issue, Hon. Francis George, horn 6th October, 1802 ; Hon. George An;ustus, Captain in the 60th Mlles, born 6th February, 1804 ; married, 17th J anuar y, 1834, Ch ar l o tt e , only daughter of Co oriel Munroe, and has issue a daughter, born 15th October, 1834 ; Hon. Caroline Elizabeth, born 28th of June, 1805 ; Hon. Augustus Almeric, Captain of the 43d Foot, born 25th of March, 1807, married 6th of Feb-uary, 1886, Helen Maria, second daughter of Sir Archibald Clunpirll, Bart., G.C.8.; Hon. Frances Eliza beth, b-rn 24th August, 1808 ; Hon. Williani Henry, born 12th of April, 1810 ; Hon. 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CRIMINAL LAW. ----- Before the grand jury were discharged, they banded in the following presentment : " The grand jury assembled and sworn at the assizes held at Salisbury, in the county of Wilts, on Wednesday, the sth day of March 1845, beg leave respectfully to submit to the hon. the Judges (for the consideration of the Commission for Criminal Law), that they are fully impressed with the ex treme hardship which frequently falls on those persons who are brought before the magistrates, charged with depreda tions on agricultural produce, wood, and other property of the same description, in those cases where a previous sever ance has taken place, and consequently - where, under the present law, they must be committed (unless bailed) until the next assizes or quarter sessions,—that the term of this previous imprisonment frequently exceeds that which would probably have been inflicted by the Court if the parties charged should be found guilty. That in consideration of these previous commitments, the sen tences of those courts are necessarily very slight, and to the public apparently inadequate. That some degree of invi dious reflection is thrown en the petty sessions by such com mitments, when scarcely any distinction, except the fact of previous severance, can be perceived from those cases where the statute law permits a summary conviction. That the business of the courts of assize and quarter sessions is greatly increased by the trials of such cases, the present calendar presenting about twenty indictments of this kind. For these reasons the grand jury submit for the consideration of the Judges and the other Commissioners, whether the process of summary trial and sentence before magistrates at petty see • sions might not be advantageously extended to those cases of depredation before-mentioned, where the person is not charged with entering a dwelling-house or curtelage for that purpose, or with any other circumstance of aggravation." (Signed by the foreman of the grand jury.) OXFORD CIRCUIT.—Oxford, March 8. CROWN COURT.—(Before the CHIEF BARON.) Thomas Darvile was charged with stealing a pocket-book, containing bank-notes to the amount of 301. in value, the pro perty of the Rev. Mr. Matthews. Mr. Willi.sms appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Pigott conducted the prisoner's defence. It appeared that as Mr. Matthews (who is a magistrate of the county) was proceeding on foot, accompanied by his sln, to the town of Bicester, for the purpose of discharging his official duties, he dropped from his coat pocket two pocket books and several letters ; one of the pocket-books contained the notes in question, and in each the rev. gentleman's name and address were printed. The evidence disclosed that the prisoner followed Mr. Matthews through a field between Weston and Windlebury, no one else having passed along the footpath in the meanwhile, and the prisoner was seen by a witness to stoop and pick something up, which he exa mined for a few minutes. The witness, however, saw no thing In his hand. About an hour after the prisoner had passed through tha field, two young men found one of the pocket-books lying in the footpath; of course, however, it was not the one that held the notes. There was also evi dence of some of the prisoner's remarks made at the time when he was accused, but which were of such an ambiguous nature as to render no assistance to a just conclusion of his guilt. After an address from Mr. Pigott in his defence, and an able and careful summing up of the evidence by the Learned Jude, Th g e jury, without hesitation, returned a verdict of—Not Guilty. The assizes were concluded at half-past four o'clock, and at five o'clock the Learned Judges left the town on their road to Worcester. L lac ESTER STATE OF TRADE.-T rade remains much the same as last week. Wools are still reported firm, and fine foreign wool is on the advance. The spring trade for hosiery and fancy goods is flatter than usual, owing to the prolonged winter, but hopes are entertained of a brisk demand as soon as the weather improves.—Leicester Mercury. Lord Duncan had en interview with Sir Robert Peel on Saturday. ~..4-- y U