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T GUILIMAT,L, MARell 4, 1850. RE COMM FTEE for LETTING the CITY'S da LANDS will ME ~ T at Cl ZIILD II A I,L on WEDNeSDAY, the 13th to, 2 f March insta n t, a t O ne o'cicet; precisely-, to receive TENDE It S , u ; s .LETTING oa LEA4E, f or t wen ty-one years from L'dy-day 1,,,; t, a House, No. 14, on the north side of Broad-street - bui l dings; btu gooses , Nos. 28 and 29, on tl:o south side of Broad-street dine, .2: 13 _, to receive TENDERS f or LETTING on LEASES, for 17( '' (less three days), from Lady•iLly next, a Ilotie, No. 9, Ar 7;piece, City-road. 17 13 , In LOTS, the following Houscs, viz. : Lot 1. A House, No, 1 4°1 the north side of Baumr-street, Finsbury ; and Nine Houses, 1 /0... _ 8 to 9 inclusive, in York-place, liantier-street.—Lot 2. Four 11 11 T , Nos. 58, 59, 60, and GI, on the south Fide of Banner-square, k ia l :;,nrY. Lot 7. A Chapel, with the Tenements under the same, Twelve other Tenements in Chapel•court, on the cast side el "i l ,, L tir a ndll-street, Finsbury. 014.,.. th er Particulars and plans may bt: seen, and forms of tender ed, at the office of Works, Guildhall. e r " s " -- 7-----______ THOMAS SAUNDERS, Comptroller. I RE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY COM PANY VII the BV ACT OF PARLIAMENT, 71' 0 11 the Principle of Mutua' Life Assurance, the whole Profits belonging to tile Assured No. 31, LOMBAR ')-S FLEET, LONDON. Joh n c TR USTEES. • arupbell Renton, Esq., M.P. it Spooner, Esq., M.P. " a rc' Malins, Esq., Q.C. I James Fuller Madox, Esq. William Wilberforco, DIRECTOR!. William Adams, Esq , New Broad-strcet. John Atkins, Esq., White 11 irt coin t, Lombard-street. 3 10 117 Augustus Bevan, Esq John-street. America-square. • J. Thompson Bramwell, Esq • Prospect-place, Kilburn. • John liangerfield, Esq., Chancery-lane. Robert Henry Forman, Es, , O.rhrsuce, Pall-mall. John Hamilton, Esq., Alfred-pl.ice, Thurlo2-square. James Fuller Madox, Eso., Clement's -lane. John Matthews, Esq., Arthur-sVect West, City. C• Oetavius Parnell, Esq , Norfolk-street, Park-lane. AUDITORS. fl eorge Cumming, Esq., WCSlbollrilC•grOre• William D. Starling, Esq , Change .alley, City. laMes T urner, E sq., Parliament-street. littvid Henry Stone, Esq., Poultry. BArtiurts--Messrs. Spooner, AV woods, and CO. SECRETARY—David Alison, Esq. • PADDINGTON LOCAL BOARD. The R, 2.l ,"Connaught-terrace, Edge..vare -road. t.:,tp in , 'v. James Shergold Boone, A.M , Stanhope street, Hyde-park Ch ar ' , I C; eed, Norfo'k. crescent, Oxford-square. Th, e ' P. Mberton, Esq., Eastbourne-terram Hyde-park. 4, , ,, r 4 ) O r ( rris Amos, Esq., York-street, Portman-square. Robson, Esq., Eastbourne-terrace, Eydc- park. Secretary, Chas. Hog,hton, Esq. iu.eII.!_riPOLICIES issued by this Company being INDISPUTAB,,E, sferable and negotiable Securities. may . at any time tieDen4.le available in money transactions, their validity not being tithe dent as in. the case of ordinary Policles, upon the import of tar ed docu ments. Used as Family Provisions, they relieve the As thereb,tr"l doubt and anxiety as to the result of Assurances Hinds certain. Ittl ra ,!_ng to thi s i mportan t i mprovement In the pract i ce o f Lif e As , the p rogress of this Company has been rayid from the cum p7o,e BMentPeetuses, of its business, and is steaily increasing. t ait*i Reports, and every oilier information, may be ob at the Chef Office, or any of the Agencies. ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Manager. h „ ELECTION OF ANNUITANTS. 11- 1 / 4 3 E PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION and BENEVOLENT Established in London 15 tO. neol , " ' tin" of the members of the above Association, held at the „ - Tavern on the 27th re)ruary, 1351, the following resolution Th'Vaidineu,ly agreed to : ', , l)Di p t t the 29th of Mar next, or such other day as the Board may Jllg be ., of which due notice shall be given, a Special General Meet a,bcid fo: the purp9se of electing Three Additional Annuitants, "Qr ilFy ,C„'''Ltied according to the rules, viz.. One Clerk, being a Mem -411 Annuity of 251. • and Two Widows of Members to Annui rl:l. each , leet k , i t , i ti the ev , ent of no qnalifled Member offering himself, then to ou "roe Widows of Members to Annuities of 151. each. ot, u eb 13 hereby given, that in conformity with the above resoln q.l4"e Llectiott will take place at the London Tavern en the 29th , I 'gZlext, at Twelve o'clock. ,) , .ates and required to forward their applications, together titinionials, to this (Alm oa or before the 29th March instant. By order of the Board, 45 ,„ ab,„ PHILIP HENRY BYRNE, Secretary. 1, —l '4' l th-street March 11, 1050. ration,4 attention and sirpport of Clerks are earnestly requested to this er'EIZICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERA: LIFE. ASSURANCE SOCIETY. „-An }„,_ 99 . Grcat RusAell-strect, Bloomsbury. London. 448 4A. T II .I.OIZDINARY GENERAL MEETING or PROPRIE 448bUd ASSURED will he held at the Otlice of the Society, on con tr 4 T , the day of March Instant, at One o'clock precisely, ) 41 )411, 1 4 a resolution, which was unanimously adopted at nn instant, approving of a Gill introduced into Parliament " for V't,i,itlabling the Society to sue and be suet, and to alter certain the e s .of their Deed of Constitution, and to give further powers 'Mt ae c 'etY," and consenting to its passing into a law, subject to 00, irations as Parliament might think proper to make therein. r oPrieter or Policy holder may obtain a copy of the proposed ')lton"4,N,Plication to the secretary, and copies thereof, with the deed ottr, MUtion, will lie at the said office of the ocie ty between the tiht: ) ,, ll o and 4 o'clock, for the space of four clays before the day ap irip.,B" for the meeting, in artier that the Proprietors or Policy 7th ti,:'MY have an opportunity of making themselves acquainted gt,,._,,y• contents thereof. 74 1 1, 1850. GEO. 11. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary. FAMILY in the KINGDOM and er, the PUBLIC UNIVERSALLY. Wait e the SAUCE, Clark's Reading sauce, also 01)er . s:,al ehovies, mushroom ketchup, French caper., cayenne 4t l t,;it. at Gd, per bottle ; real India soy, 9d. per bottle ; finest anchovhs in bottles Is. each, Is. 4d. per lb., or 225. 6d. er I „..arret ; anchovy paste, for breakfast, luncheons, &e., Is. per 7 1 8 a "rinotitli bloater paste, for ditto, Bd. per pot ; ssperflns salad bottle; per real-Dantzic spruce, 10s. 6,1. per keg, or Is. 3d. ecb b'attlo ; mustard, in lb. bottle squares, from 6d. to Is. 4d. 1 ,!•3 , 4 tile tinest article also in 910. and 181 h. casks, f~ort 4d to 704 Per 11) for the sots, Let London pickles, 7d. per bottle, or 6s. 4 11 % . Of various ; malt vinegar, from Is. 41. to 2s. 6cl. per ._et,I,V . F the b,st ; new lemons, from 3s. 61. per 100; fresh lemon 1 1 7141,, 11 1) nt., 2s. 9,1., pints 4s. 61, quarts Bs. per dozen ; also in from two gallons to landll at Is. per gallon ; dried .5. d 1i , t141 vi • Per lb. ; St. Michae of tab:e . oranges, 16s. per r 4 sl, or from 2s. fd. per 100 ; new Seville oranges . , from Rae r 100 or Is. 4d. per dozen ; fresh Seville orange mice, 2,. iitt,"n; dried peel, 2 , . 9,1. per lb.; black pepper, Is. per lb. ; 44,1 . ",, c 1Ver, Is. 4d. per lb. ; ginger from 6d. per lb.; c:oves, from 41 lb . !''r lb.; isinglass, from Bs. 6,1. per lb. ; maccaroni, from 7d. 15 109. per lb.; cayenne pepper, 2s. 3d. per lb. ; 4 0 11,„: 1 . Per lb. ; fine m'xed spice, 2s. 6,1. per lb. Terms cash. ehT by Post or otherwise, delivered tree three miles from y Ni i. s_tu rer, and, 40 CO., Italian, -str frueet't, a spice merchants, and mustard \„....:2..., Coleman, nd Cit. NEW 52. Fleet-street. DISCOVERY IN TEETH.- 1 ,„ hbilteq DISCOVERY Surgeon-Dentist, 52, Fleet-street, has in- ENTIRELT NEW DESCRIPTION of ARTIFICIiL 46 3 ' re,„' x ed without springs, wires, or ligatures. They so per torah Z'''ble the. natural teeth as not to be distinguished from the 14:.0(/ / ,' - '3' the closest observer ; THEY WILL NEVER CHANGE Ntbt,, ,, r DECAY, and will be found very superior to any Teeth 1 114 4 or ii „.! 18, d.• This method does not equiro the extraction of tk t , are 1 ,2 Painful operation, and will support and preserve teeth te2ll; and is guaranteed to restore articulation and ma.ti- Nti,kt that Mr. Howard's improvement may be within re ich economical, he has fixed his charges at the lowest scale Pi" Decayed teeth rendered sound and useful in mastication. kt' - - - At home from Ten till Five. I tav 4t43 W 5.,-,„,_ g 311ISTACHIOS, and WHISKERS produced in a ''.3, and Baldness removed and prevented, by the use of , IMS T 0 N E'S AROMATIC A, „krlC'ti are REGENERATOR. it „ -e in want of that beautiful adornment of the human i l tiy •I`,lltatural supply of human hair, obtain through the post, or 114 4 of i r tl e.sale or retail chemist or druggist, or perfumer, an 11 s. 4., t, d,,., r anstone's Aromatic Regenerator. This is an essential 47, jii g ,'Th from aromatic herbs and flowers (grown at his Her kt,itira, it i gate), which has been long known to the nobility and lar, i 'ree,.. W hola it is highly appreciated for its manifold virtues, too ) o Ale e ,. %,:. be set forth in an advertisement, but may be read in his tq'sea.„'„ in Which the bottles are enclosed. 114has ) ::" 41 Phlet has the signature of William Grimstone, Merchant, Or •te -iligheate and will he found at page 11, under the copy of ti , eel , ' 1 e st • s Letter to the Editor of the " Times" newspaper, 7th halal Pa .1846. hat ~,r 4P lllet Is forwarded through the post, en receiving two )t 4 ' Ar ' l l , 4ll ' s * titki l tin g .',, -alit Regenerator can be forwarded through the post on 4 5 th,"' Post-oftlee order for 4s. 6d., 7s. Bd., or his., which in- A ° , li,Destage with the case. k t ,fet t . ;size co n t a i ns f our o f th e 4 s. -A Nam 1: .. s many viitues, thousands can prove, are published 1) let enclosed with as each bottle. Pa t i tls t ° r, r a • t.. •la r e--ect for a few minutes, and if you arc 40 years of age, litt" a s, at h °T nernber the thousands of blind you meet with in your t ilo,"te4 d r s With various coloured eye-shades ; indeed, such was elta,,M hod f or eye-shades, that it was a business. What has re \tii•sint°_, sightless beings, and given place to a straightforward, a l St, e " People (the climate is the same) ? I'll tell you te cause Iklll4l,niersal use of Grinistone's Eye al.riuff ! and becaus eht cured N'tlit L a ' (I _, nita Serena, Ilatar,iet, Nervous Ileadach, and Deaf. N 4 lle tc ?tgB of the Treasury directed it to be denominated a meth- N. 0t, 4 , be stamped. Although this advanced its character, 67 , ‘ l itiNitie l . ° b eing proved by the informers, still it was a net of 1,4,N ti,e ,. as in 1825 the Solicitor of Stamps, Godfrey Sykes, Esq., ,_if 4 l l ;,ea t , r i abel, and sanctioned its sale under order of the Lords of I,_filt i 3'; the letter of protection, signed by llerries, Esq., to te.o4,:lna Griinstene, bearing date 18th February, 1825. This was t i,,,' \ai t i ll ' of its curative qualities, being sold at that time in canis tkeZarrien the reach of every poor family. But antler this order of 1 L kis lit it is obliged to be stamped. 1, 1 4:: 0, 11Z ° N-E'S MEDICATED EYE SNUFF, sold in canisters, it, Sk i fil l l i a l „ Pamphlet of medical and other testimonials, , under the L . , '''' order, at Is lid., 2s. 9d. and 4s. bd. each. The y., i• t •% sold at Id. each.. If through the post, Is. Bd., 3s. 6d., and ..14 f !b s ' il l ,, u ding postage, &c. The following letter is one out of the 1 0 th 'srla proofs. 1 44 !,`e following Medical Testimony to the cure of five cases st S erena, from G. H. Boutell, Professor of Galvanism : k I ht, t b .. " Southsca, near Portsmouth, Hants, sth Nov., 1848. h ‘a,. ,j,v.,, G RIMSTONE.—Sir—I must in jastice to you send the fol- N:atit i . ° .` i nitonial with regard to the extraordinary efficacy of yowr ns7sat, 111 cases of Gutta Serc - ia. I have used it in five cases with yea, ,St onishing benefit and cure. Sir, yen may advertise this 1 ! y o ke tZ b at use you please. The cures have wholly astonished kkOU sands of others.—Tam, Sir, &c., i ' t ter G. H. BOUTELL, Professor of Galvanism." t ki t ,at' t ° Mr. William Grinistone, llerbary, Highgate, near , i it? aq i.Z.hich establishment he continues to manufacture his 1 1 4 2do ll 'Ita TOBACCO, so much esteemed in all foreign parts. ath l in g letter, in testimony of its delightful qualities, is from 4 ~ s .O " Pleasures of 'lonia :"-- ,N,,,/r lr lngliell Ccttage, Honiton, Devon, 15th August, 1848. it 0 , )as,,annot deny myself the pleasure of stating hew highly I ;lia t, sie, le ' i lerb Tobacco. I have now found in it a substitute for 44 4 j af. hitherto obtained by me from a friend in Constanti -B,'•e at 7 4, sere that lovers of mild, fragrant Tobacco would find and acceptable gift, at a very reasonable price. s " I am your obedient servant, hl' k r " STUART EARQUIIAR.;!ON, D.C.L. • Willi Llt t, x te __ . awe Grimstone, Ilerbary, Ifighgate." s ' IN n :',sieely-famed Tobacco is sold by all chemPts and drug ad 2 ":ners, with W. Grimstone's signature attached, at 71,4 d., • 9 da and 4s. 6d. each, including the Government stamp \ N„............ i 1 1, i ll Lt 7 tT . CULVERIVELL'S NEW WORKS. ,4i°,be had of Sherwood, 23, e ; Carralho, ' 4 '.B -r eei ; Mann, 39, Cornhill ; P or direct from the author ; Shilling each ; by post, Is. id. c ,, , ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. Nl:ltisllealth, Recreation, and rational Use of Time." I,,:',Ss 'rly Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ex \lVO, iioat the Environs of London—The l'arks, Lanes, Hills, ol 4 i iitia T Ol ds, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country yle..,:;arnb•es —The Sea—London at Night—Evenings at Home kit4e,ne (30e Drama—On Eating, Drinking, kileeping, Bathin;, Air, Fedneatlon, &c., &c. 4 . 44 EXTS FROM THE II MOUNTAINS. Two 'Vols. , 11.,i, t yei I. '1) TO THE LANES; SKETCII OF EDINBURGH, &c. Letc., 'fol. 11. - -- , S OF KILLARNEY ; REMINISCENCES OF DUBLIN, &c. 111. A ' 1 1,,W, TIAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID- Ih ' glitil, l 7 6 three score years and ten our course may run." 11, , qtbi l „ r evievw of almost every form (cause and cure) of ner- AN, ~, a fed health and enfeebled constitution, that harasses 'itc, 4 01;1 L 'esets the man of pleasure, business, or study, and ens -4 Of e tge, with tables and rules for the diet and physical regu 'err-day life. _ • TIIE PASSIONS. i n at passions hurt the body—what improve, kiNl%,_ rut ils as refined as Athens ever heard." A t i ) s4 o : "" -- - ,, Life's pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The advent ie Chastity and its infringement+. The casualties of "lectiZ and dissipation, with illustrations, graphic, narrative, T e. Advocacy of early marriagcs. V. TIIE MARRIAGE STATE. To be or not t o b e , th a t i s t h e ques t' on. " :---- Laws and obligations of nature, society, and re kty marriage, to be observed by either sex. Iline and ` l i , tl to See It sides, as t o age , t emperament, complexion, and aleveare healthy o ff, pr i ng , w i t h the art of reading them. 'ectiveness and its removal. Sterility and its conversion. 1 • `tti, aItLVERWELL, M.D. (1841), M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A. vy-live years Medical and Forensic Referee in these -14,11 tee Ption hours daily dye. EfTentrigs, seven till nine. P4 °l/ Regent-street. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. BRISTOL, MAacii 11. STOCc EXCHANGE.—The market to-day has been some what depressed. The transactions were as follow : Bristol and Exeter, Thirds, 10 dis. Great Western, Quarters, 14 3-16—Taff Vale, Five per Cent. Stock, par. LIVERPOOL, MAacit 11. STOCK EXCHANGE. --The share market was not so good today, and prices were rather in favour of the buyers. The transactions were as follow :—Lancashire and York shire, Fifths, 8 , 1 dis.— London and North-Western, 104— Ditto, New Quarters, 3s. 9d. dis.—Ditto, Fifths, 3s. 9d. p.— Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, Preference, 7- -Midland, 46; —Shrewsbury and Chester, Preference, gua ranteed S per cent., 15. MANCEIESTER, Mancir 11. STOCK EXCHANGE.—Our share market was very heavy to-day, and the amount of business done was limited. The transactions were—Eastern Counties (Perpet. 5 per cent, No. 1), 71,‘— East Lancashire, 91/ s c.—Ditto, Preference (min. 6 per cent. ). 7 1 / 8 —Lancashire and Yorkshire, Fifths, 8 11-16—Ditto (West Riding Union), 7 5-16 dis.—London and North-Western, Manchester and Birmingham (C), Quar tern, 7-16 p.—Manchester and Sheffield, Preference, 6 13-16 —North Staffordshire, 11 1-16 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, 17% Ditto, Thirds (No. 4), 5 1 A. BIRMINGHAM, MARCH 11. STOCK Exeuenom.—Business on our Stock Exchange to-day was very inactive, and prices remain almost station ary. The only transaction was South Stafferdshire, 31. 19s. 9d. dis. .-.-•.,-..-->,-:-,,-:', ' 1------4-7--11°-1- ;I—t'.. --- '7-1-/ -Th • --7 - --- Z.-."" „..- "..." ..../.___ „_____ - 11 7 e E i 1‘C'H 1 1 .. . * : e1.. .:411 7.-- ; 1, 4 4 1811 - .. ' -loi r11 , fc ,' . 1 ; ,- ' 4 . : I : :: dai , eny ,_ Iff iv - . . . . itk-:!.. 1 1 0 j, 1 10 , c . /ill - - rv; : 1 / 4 . 44;. gg." : l ii l'' i ,,, ' --:- .s. `" ... ii,- -4-.-rit; k r/ 4 1• 4 -op , vl ..„ pd , pIV - i'ii'l , , ~.. ..„ . k . ;.., , ,..,„ ~..)._ .., N ~k17 , i.„....,......„..-1 - ., N:!: ~4?,,---- .,,,,i.i;,..4./.,:.: _Lii,,,,,tt\-.,i1. :41. , . ' ''''2 oy, -- -.--/ 4 , -, _ ---!....-,.... -s, , 'if- ~. • ~ ,,, by Fib .., j ..., ..-__-.. -7,-... ~,iiit y, i* IA. 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Henry B Tle ual motion for rote and has been excel! , Stuart and Mr. Mil, -- Sir George Grey undertook the gracious part of oppo3i ng th e motion, and handled it as if it were one of the, mast ridiculous propositions ever trilde t 3 the House, though he himself had once voted for it, to humour his then constituents, as he explained. Sir George Grey repeated all the hackneyed and inconsistent ohjtction s to the ballot. Secret voting would not be secret ; the publicity would remain the same as ever, but the elector'; execution of his trust would be withdrawn from the public view under which it should be kept. Bribery would he carried on under it on a larger scale, and with less chance of detection. So we are told in the same breath that the ballot would make no difference at all, and that it would make the greatest and most pernicious difference. As for the increase of bribery, or rather the in creased scale c f bribery, ‘‘hich Sir George Grey an , . ticipates, we cannot pretend to understand the art of bribery so well as tl]e gentlemen who oppose the ballot, and we must yield to their superior knowledge of %% hat may be done in the practical business of cur ruptien. But granting, then, that bribery ei ould be conducted on a greater scale with the ballot—is that an evil scale the cir lethefee:c.e,f, andmustae he they who ,? hoi:e g thea greater means greater the penalty in the cost on the p rac ti ce o f i t, - Next to preventi ng brib e ry a lt oge th er , i s t h e a d van gage f forcing it to the large scale within the means Therer the for of few, instead of the small within the means of many. __ [PRICE SD. Ti:e police protects our houses against the burglar, but the police could not protect a house against a banditti ; but a banditti is not easily formed and organised, and hence houses are safe. To make the scale of arrangment for any °tic nce large, is e.f neces sity to make it difficult and rare, and by so much to increase the public security. But Sir George Grey farther thinks the ballot, which he condemns as inoperative, unnecessary, inas much as public opinion has grown into a more power ful check against the foul influences Of late years the growing influence cf public opinion had produced a much more powerful cheek than formerly existed Against 11:e use of those undue means which had been frequently exercised with a view to induce electors to vote contrary to t' air opinions. lie hoped the Hon. Ger. Vernal' would seu that that was a totally different thing from extolling poliical virtue and purity. He (Sir G. Grey) had spoken of public opinion as expressed through the press, in the country, and in that House, and cf the exposure which followed attempts to intimi date or corrupt electors; and he believed that this afforded a better security than any law that could be adop:el by the Legislature." What check has public opinion been on the cor ruption of Yarmouth, Horsham, Sudbury, and two or three score of places that could be named, and whose infamy is recorded in the blue books ? Dc fendit numerus. The rogues are many enough to keep each other in countenance, and they are under woishipful auspices. Had not a law officer of the C:own a very narrow escape of being connected with very ugly malpractices in the last general election ? Corruption is not abated a jot in the small consti tuencies ; and if there were any mode by which it could more effectually practised under the ballot, that mcde VS ould be equally practicable in open voting, and would full surely Le adopted. We do not believe that the ballot would be as effectual in preventing bribery as in checking intimi datior, but it would to a considerable extent dis , courage bribery, and render it rarer, in the pro portion that it would render it more cumbrous and expensive. It is curious to see the arguments pressed into the opposition to the ballot. The Times says we are "a forward people," eager to declare ourselves b,f asked. We laugh at the Americans for their inquisi tthi‘o.euagnhdt ctohme imnuoseticmatairvkeeldiabpietcsu;laianrdit3r,esoefrvteh,ewEenaglvtiiashy.s man. Wherever we have the opportunity we naturally of f r h ap ow ou h r e s e v l o v t e e s d u i r in re ni the ballot In clubs v ?and a man's evertalks ' o talking f how he intends to vote is rather considered as an im propriety, and is decidedly unusual. There are people, however, addicted to boasting ; and whatever virtue there may be in boasting would not be completely extinguished by the ballot for Parliamentary candi dates. Electors would be free to talk of their votes if so minded, but the practice would be discouraged by a suspicion which would arise—that of a want of correspondence between the action and the vaunt cf it. The boaster would soon discover this—that the man from whom he claimed gratitude for his suffrage would have his chilling distrust cf the service, while the one he had opposed would be quite sure of the hostility. lie would not make the one his friend, but he would perfectly succeed is making the other his enemy, by his blabbing. We do not contend that the frankness of open voting has not its recommendations; we acknowledge that it has, and rate them highly. If open voting consisted with honest voting, open voting would be., out (f all doubt, preferable. But we propo-e re course to the ballot because the openness of the vote is fatal in a multitude of cases to the sincere choice. The ballot is the crypt of conscience, the refuge against the foul influences. The resort to it is stigmatised as cowardly. It is precisely as cowardly as the resort to bolts and bars against the thief—strictly analogous in this, that though not complete securities, they are important obstacles to attack.—Examiner. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sin,—l read in The Sun of yesterday that one of the balloons dispatched from the Admiralty on the 31 cf March dropped near the workhouse, Bishop's Stortford, on Thursday afternoon. I beg to inform you that the balloons alluded to were not sent from the Admiralty, but were dispatched by some private persons from the Vauxhall Gardens, and in no way connected with those dispatched by me from the Ad. miralty.— I am, Sir, your obedient servant, G. SHEPHERD, C.E. London, March 12. SUBSTITUTE FOR WINDOW•TAX.—TO those who, like yourself, are seeking fir the speedy abolition of the window -tax, I would submit for consideration, that a tax ( qultably adjusted by sea's to the assessed rental of each house, so as not to impose any additional burden in any instance, migl t be advantageously and fsirly übsti tiled fir that ot noxioua impost o❑ ligt.t and ventilation. The Government is all early in possession (f all the in formation required to carry the scheme into execution, and collect: , , indeed, at this present fine, a tax on that very basis. Those who respectively pay the present wiudow-t':.x should, of course, pay the proposed substi tute. In the course of working out the eetails f the new impost, it might, perhaps, be possible to crest, some thing of a surplus sufficient to allow of the tau/ remission of the excise duty now levied on the manufacture of bricks. Any partial remission wonld be, I think, of little benefit to either manufacturer or consumer, but only so much lost to the revenue.—Correspondent of the Builder. LION HUNTING IN ALGERIA.—M. Jules Gerard, tl e sub-lieutenant in the Spabis, who bas gained such great celebrity as a lion-huntcr in Africe, writes from Constantine, that on the 29th ult. he went w the hills of Zen zor, in the district of Seguin. where he had teen told that lions might be found. Having discovered that the lions were in a clump of trees surrounded by rocks, be placed himself on an adjacent roek, and presently saw two lions &along the trees. The animals appeared greatly irritated at having been disturb e d, an d one of nts rm aerxdtchesepe except sent one,ea trees as i f I t:h o n e drAee recon noitre. oabbni q Aa u ct e c n oi t em l i y ipga i t s nl s i u ei‘ l o . hG f i r me w h o h e i o t m r eh had ci t s rifles. Presently the two liens came forth, one about 50 steps in advance. On seeing M. Gerard the first lion rushed towards him, and leaped on the lower part of the r% el:, looking at him fixedly. The animal baying turned towards his companion, hl. Gerard fired, and hit him on the shoulder. The lion fell with a fierce howl , hors de cumh:ll. The other lion then rushed to the at tack tail a xtended, and rearing furiously. Gerard shot him in the shoulder. The lion gave a tremendous Spring, and alightei on the very rock on which Gerard was. The brave man calmly took a second rifle from the Arab by his side, aimed at the animal's temple, and kil'ed him on the spot. A coup de grace was given to the other lion, and, as Gerard said, " the job was done." In cluding these two, Gerard has killed altogether 17 lions. —Galsnanis filesrenyer. A JUDGE'S TESTIMONY TO FREE TRADE.—It was w:th great ph aeure that we read the f 'flowing. paragraph in Baron Alderson's charge to the grand jury at the opening of the Lai caster Assizes last week. '' lt would not be necessary, he was glad to say, to detain them very long on this occasion. Under every circumstance, this ass highly crcd.t.ible to this division of the county. Really he was very glad to observe that there was not a case of importance in the calendar, and it was small in point a number. He had no information to account for this good symptom, except it was from cheap fond and plenty of labour, and causes of that description, which generally prevented the commission of crime." Let our legisletora ponder over this voice from the Bench, and lay aside their efforts to mar the rail. prospect which is rising for the country. This girt dered is the more imp( rtant as nobody can cavil at it as a Parliame..tary case got up for the atmosphere of the House of Commons.—leicesier Mel cury. DUTY ON Brticirs.—The amount of duty collected upon bricks during; tl-e year 1849 is showy. by a re turn recently laid before Parliamen', to have been 44?,8261. 19s. 31d., of which 422,8121. 18s. Sid. is for tl.e country, and 26,014/. Os. 7d. for London. The largest items in the account have been furnished by Sur rey (37,283/0, Rochester (32,2841), Manchekter (32,0341), Stourbridge (25388/.), and lltrtf ,rd (20,8531) The lowest figure is that for Cornwall (98/.) THE HOTEL DB VILLE AT PARIS. —Around this noted spot a number of houses are being t i s . keu dow n , in order completely to isolate it. And a Attie to the west is a mass of ancient building, intersected by some of the narrowest streets in the town, a considerable por tion of which is about to be removed, not for mere pur poses of health, although that is one consideration, but also while forming an open space, to build a caserne for the protection of the Hottl de Ville, which is embarrassed I, v the number of troops lodged within is precincts.— Builder. , ,„ N°. 17,929,1 LONDON, TUESDAY MARCH 12, 1850. N „ Four L UNDY FOOT and CO.'S DIGIT TOAST SN UFF. LUNDY FOOT and CO. beg to inform the. Trade that on and after the Ist of April next they urn not, as hitherto, confine themselves to taking orders for the sale of their Snuff in England and Scotland to a F-ole Age;:t. 3ueh orders as they may be favoured with on and after that date will be executed direct from their manufactory, 6 and 7, Essex bridge, Dublin. B RAINTREE CHURCEI-RATE CASE and GORHAM'S CASE. A Full Report of the Judgment in the Great Church rate Case, and the only verbatim one yet published, together wilh the verbatim Judgment of the Privy Council in Gorham's Case will be contained in the LAW TIMES of Saturday next. A copy sent to any person en closing twelve postage stamps by Thursday post at latest, to the Law Tines Office, 29, Essex-street, Strand. ts• S'S CANDLES, 4!,d. and 54. per lb.; A wax-wick moulds, 6d. ; composite, 9d., and 9Nd. ; Botanic wax candles, Is.; German wax, Is. 21. ; tine wax, Is. 51. ; transparent wax, Is. 81. and Is. 101. ; best wax, 21. Id.; sperm can• dle , , Is 81. and I. 10d. ; metallic, 7d. and Sd. ; mottlud soap 565. sill 603. per 112 lbs. ; yel ow, 445., and 565. ; Windsor soa Is. 4d. per paCc , ..t. ; brown Windsor, Is 91. ; rose, 2s. ; almond, Is. 6r1.; s erm oil, 75 61. per gallon ; solar, 3s. 3d. ; argand, 43. Gd ; scaling wax, 4;. Gd. per lb., for cash, at DAVIES'S old established warehouse, 63, St. Martin's•lane, opposite Westminster Conuty Court (late New Slaughter's Coffee-house). Just published, price 53., Bvo. in cloth, •...- -I TRICTURE of the URETHRA; its Patho -0 logy and Rational Treatment, with important Practical Ob servations on the Cse and Abuse of Instruments in the Treatment of Obstructions of the Urinary Canal ; showing how it is that Stric tures, in most cases, net only resist, but are aggravated by the ordi nary means adopted tsr their cure, and at length become seriously complicated by the so-called " eonsequences of stricture." The who!e illustrated by numerous cases, which will be found to embrace every possible form of Stricture and its consequences, together with appropriate means of cure, By F. 11. COURTENAY, Those who are labouring under long-protracted stric' ore, with all its accompanying miseries, will find detailed in this work modes of treatment adapted to such cases, tile e - ticacy and superiority of which have been tested by repeated practice; whilst tit( se who are suffering under the less severe forms of the discase may find the means of prompt relief, and at the same time such information as will protect then- from becoming the victims of unskilful and v olent treatnicnt—the main-spring of severe and comnlicated ob• structions of the urinary canal. " The operation of introducing a catheter through an impermeable stricture is, without doubt, the most difficult in the whole range of surgical operations, and d - mands all the prudence, science, and skill of a master. The art can only be acquired. and that ,gradually, by frequent practice."— Liston's Operative Surgery. Published by It. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street; and may be had of all booksellers in town and country. THIRTY-FIRST EDITION. Illustrxtod tp G AnntDmicr.l Colourvd Engravingson Stoei. N PIIITAICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENEnATIVE LACAPA. CITY, AND inrEDIMENTg TO MARRIAGE, fear Znition, enlarged to 1:16 rages. Just published, price 2s. 6t., m by rest, eireet from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on & the imlrmities and decay of the generative system, from ex. , s; - ire indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, +ith remarks on I'd arriage, and the means of obviating certa'• d:?- attlications. Illustrated by 2C Coloarc3l Engravings. fly R. and PEIW.Y and CO., Consulting Sur-eons, 1,, Berr.ers-ltreet, cr.l-etreet, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 11, l'i,tcrocatooi-row : Hannay, 63, cod Sanger, 150, Oxford-street; 3t3r1e,23, Titchborne-strcet, llaymrrket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street. PAB.T I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-prodnetNe tr sari, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. P.e.x.r 11, treats cf the consequences resulting from excessive indu'- pn:.c, and their lamentable effects on the system, produelni mental ,ed bodily weakEV2sl, nervous ezeitement, and generative ncapacity. Elaztrated by Three Enplanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the di cases resulting from infeetton, either in he I,rimary or secondary form, and centales explicit directions re: Ocir treatmaxt. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured eug:*ayings. PART IV. Contains a remedy for 'the Preaention of DiSOßlif by a simple appifoctien, by which the dr.rlger of infection :a ob viated. This important part of the Work ehould no ciser:ie tbr eader'e notice. PAaT Y. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its tut ss. The causes of unproductive union are ten considered, end the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. TEICORDIAL BALM OF SIZIACOM it exclusi-'..ly emplc.ycd In treat !. nervons ,nd sexual debility, impotence, se., l la, and 235. prr b tale. The Conc‘ntrated Patentre F:gsence, sa anti-syphilitic remedy, for 111 - 1071 g the blood it' cases ofinfectiou, seccndary r; mi - toms, erup:ions, and the abuse. of so.:crtry, Ils. and Wrstt, psr bottle. Perm's Purily!ng naccille 1":16, 2r, 9d., 4s. 6d., and lls. Nl' box, a certain remedy for gonorrLcoa, fleet, stricture, and chronic int amm ion of the bladder. ~ortsultation fcc, if by lettar, 11. A minute detail of the case is :equlred : age, habits, and position in society. 5/ rackets, wlt't advice, to be had at the Establishment oaly, by wh!ett thr -tired. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in site n dancs daily at 19, Renters-street, Oxford-street, London, from Ele ven till Two, and F,ve to Eight ; on Sundays from Eleven to One. mariner, of Palling, near Yarmouth ; one of the latter is supposed to be lost. Wind northerly; light breeze. MARca 10.—The Black-eyed Susan was towed in late last evening. 'William Dingle was drowned in his effort to board the barque Besides the loss of her wizen, the mackerel boat had her foremlst carried away, bulwarks arid stancheons broken, and her scaffolds' on which the mainmast lies, considerably damaged. Wind northerly ; smart breeze. WooLwicn, MARCH 11.—Assistant• Surgeon Robt. Beith, M.D. (1841) (not Thrth), whose appointment to Greenwich Hospital ws announced yesterday, has been borne on the books of the Fisgard flag-ship at Woolwich for service rshore at Greenwich Hospital since September 13,.1849. Commander John H. Gennys (1845), having com pleted his period of studying steam at the factory at Woolwich dock-yard, was examined by Mr. Trickett, assistant to the chief engineer, on Friday last, and, having been found fully qualified, obtained his certi ficate accordingly. Letters have been received from the Commander of the Atholl troop-ship, which was to leave the Cape of Good Hope on the 11th of Jinuary last, for England, with two companies of the Royal Artillery on board —one from the .MAuritius and the other from the Cape. The Gallant Commander expected to be at Woolwich on the 10th of the present month, and is hourly expected. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS From the Votes and Proceeding, of the House of COMM°"4, MONDAY, MARCH 11. SUPPLY.—(IN THE COMMITTEE.) Motion made, and Question proposed, " That a number of Land Forces, not exceed ng 99,128 Men (exclusive of the Men employed in the Territorial Possessions of the East India Company), Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officers included, be maintained for the Service of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, froni the Ist day of April, 1850, to the 31st day of March, 1851, inclusive:" - Afterwards Motion made, and Question put, " That a number of Land Forces, not exceeding 8P,125 Men (exclu ive of the Men employed in the Territorial Possessions of the East India Company), Commissioned and Non-C mmis sinned Officers include I, be maintained for the Service of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Ist day of April, 1&0, to the 31st day of March, 1851, inclu sive." The Committee divided:— MINORITY—AYES, (0. Mcook, Thomas Ilastie, Alexander Scully, Francis Blake, M. J. Henry, Alexander Sidney, Aldennan Blewitt, R. J. Keating, Robert Smith, John B. Brocklehurst, John Kershaw, James Strickland, Sir G. lirotherton, Joseph King, P. J. Sullivan, Michael Cayley, Edward S. Lushington, C. Taucred, H. W. Clay, James Mandiall, J. G. Thicknesse, R. A. Cobden, Richard Milton, Viscount Thompson, Colonel Devereux, J. T. Mitchell, T. A. Thompson, George Duncan, George Moffatt, George Thornely, T. Ellis, John Morris, David Wahnsley, Sir J. Ewart, William ➢lowatt, Francis Wawn, J. T. Fagan, William O'Connor, Feargus Williams, John Fordyce, A. 1). Osborne, Ralph Wood, W. P. Fox, W. J. Pechell, Sir G. Gibson, T. M. Pelham, I). A. TELLERS. Greene, John Pilkington, James Hume, J. Hall, Slr B. Sahvey, Colonel Molesworth, Sir W. Abdy, Thomas N. Acland, Sir T. Anson, Colonel Archdall, Captain Arkwright, s. Armstrong, Slr A. Armstrong, R. B. Arundel, Earl of Bagshaw, John naines, M. T. Bankes, G. Baring, 11. B. Baring, Sir F. T. Baring, Thomas Barnard, E. G. Bellew, It. M. Bennet, Philip Beresford, William Berkeley, Admiral Berkeley, H. F. Blackall, S. W. Boldero, 11. G. Bowles, Admiral Boyle, Colonel Bramston, T. W. Bremridge, Richard Brockman, E. D. Brooke, Lord Browne, It. I). Sunbury, E. H. Burrell, Sir C. itusfeild, W. ‘'ardwell, Edward Carew, W. P. Carter, John B. Chatterton, Colonel Chichester, Lord J. Childers, J. W. Christy, Samuel Clerk Sir George Clive, R. H., Clive, 11. B. Cocks, T. S. Coke, E. K. Cole, Hon. H. A. Compton, IL C. Corry, Henry Cowper, W. F Crowder, It. B. Dawson, T. V. Deedes, W. Denison, Edmund Denison, J. E. Dodd, George Douglas, Sir C. Douro, Marquis of Drummond, Horne buncombe, 0. Duncuft, John Dundas, Admiral Dundas, Sir David Dunne, F. P. Ebrington, Viscount Edwards, IL Ellice, Edward Elliot, John E. Enfield, Lord Estcourt, J. B. B. Evans, William Farrer, James Ferguson, Sir It. Filmer, Sir E. Fitzroy, Henry Foley, J. 11. Forster, Mathew Fortescue, J. W. MAJORITY—NOES, 223. Fox, R. M. Mulgrave, Earl Freestun, Colonel Muntz, G. F. French, F. Newry, Viscount Glyn, G. C. Norreys, Sir D. Goddard, A. L. O'Connell, Maurice Gooch, E. S. Ogle, S. C. Gordon, Admiral Ord, William Goulburn, Henry Owen, Sir J. Grace, R I). Paget, Lord C. Greenali, G. Paget, Lord„George Greene Thomas Palmer, Roundell Grenfell, Charles W. Palmerston, Vie. Grey, Sir G. Parker, John Grey, Ralph W. Patten, J. W. Grogan, Edward Pinney, William Grosvenor, Lord R. Plowden, W. 11. Grosvenor, Earl Plumptre, J. P. Guernsey, Lord Power, Dr. Guest, Sir J. Power, Nicholas Gwyn, 11owel Rawdon, Colonel Hall, Colonel Reid, Colonel Hallyburton, Lord Renton, J. C. Halsey, T. P. Reynolds, John Hamilton, G. A. Ricardo, Osman Harris, Captain Rice, E. R. Thistle, Archibald Rich, Henry 11 atchell, Joint Roinilly, Sir John Hawes, B. Ruollout, Captain Ilayter, W. G. Russell, Lord John Heald, James Russell, F. C. Ileathcoat, John Sadleir, John Henley, J. W. Sandars, George Herbert, H. A. Sandars, Joseph Herbert, Sidney Scrope, G. P. llerrics, John C. Scymer, 11. K. Heywood, James Shin to, R. D. Ilildyard, T. B. T. Shell, R. L. Hildyard, T. B. Sibthorp, Colonel Iloblionsc, Sir J. Simeon, John Ilobhouse, T. B. Smith, R. V. Hodges, T. L. Smith, J. A. Hodgson, W. N. Smythe, G. Iron:it'd, Robert Smollett, A. Hood, sir A. Somers,:J. P. Ilotham, Lord Somerville, Sir W. Howard, Lord E. Spearman, 11. J. Howard, C. W. Spooner, Richard Howard, P. 11. Stanford, J. F. Inglis, Sir It. Stanley, Edward Jermyn, Earl Stanley, E. 11. Jervis, Sir John Stanfield, W. R. Jones, Captain Stephenson, Robert Kildare, Marquis of Stuart, J. Labouchere, Henry Talbot, J. H. Lascelles, W. S. Thompson, Alderman Legh, G. C. 'Townley, R. G. Lemon, Sir Charles Townshend, Capt. Lennox, Lord A. Turner, George Lewis, G. C. Vane, Lord 11. Lewisham, Vise. Verney, Sir 11. Lindsay, Colonel Vcsey, Hon. T. Loch, James Walpole, S. II Lockhart, W. Walsh, Sir J. B. Lowther, Henry Wellesley, Lord C, Lygon, General Westhead , J. P. Mackie, John Williamson, Sir H. Mackinnon, W. A. Wilson, James 31`Clregor, John Wilson, Matthew Mahon, Lord Wrightson, W. B. Manners, Lord J. Wyld, James Marshall, William Wyvill, Marmaduke Mettle, Fox TELLIES. Maxwell, Hon. J. P. Mclgund, Viscount Monsell, William Moore, George H. Tufnell, Henry Hill, Lord M. Motion made, and Question proposed, " That 39100 Men be employed for the Sea Service for thirteen lunar months, including 11,00 Royal Marines and . 1,000 Boys :" Afterwards Motion made, and Question put, " That 31,400 Men be employed for the Sea Service for thirteen lunar months, including 11,000 Royal Marines and 2,000 boys." The Committee divided:— MINORITY-AYES, 19. Adair, Hugh E. Kershaw, James %ValaisleY, Sir J. Bouverie, E. I'. Morris, David Wawn, J. T. Brotherton, J. Peellell, Sir G. Williams, John Cobden, R. Pelham, D. A Fordyce, A. D. l'ilkington, James TELLIES. Frewen, C. 11. Salwry, Colonel Ilume, Joseph Greene, John Thompson, Colonel Gibson, Thomas M Ilastie, Alexander Thornely, Thomas MAJORITY—NOES, 117. Acland, Sir T. D. Freestun, Colonel Norreys, Slr D. Anson, Colonel Gordon, Admiral Owen, Sir John Armstrong, R. B. 0 oulburn, Henry Paget, Lord A. Baines, M. T. Grace, 0. D. Paget, Lord Clarence Bankes, George Greene, Thomas Palmerston, Vie. Baring, Sir F. T. Grenfell, Charles W. Parker, John Baring, Thomas Grey, Sir G. Portal, Melville Bellew, 11. M. Guernsey, Lord Power, Dr. Berkeley, Admiral Gwyn, Rowel Rawdon, Colonel Blackall, S. W. Hallyburton, Lord J. Ricardo, Osman Blair, Stephen Harris, Captain Rice, E. R. Boldero, H. G. Hatchell, John Rich, Henry Bowles, Admiral Hawes, Benj. Romilly, Sir John Cardwell, E. Hayter, W. G. Rushout, Captain Carew, W. P. Ileadlam, T. E. Russell, Lord J. Carter, J. B. Henley, J. W. Russell, F. C. 11. Cavendish, C. C. Herbert, 11. A. Seymer, Henry Ker Cavendish, G. 11. Herbert, Sidney Sibthorp, Colonel Cavendish, W. G. Hildyard, R. C. Simeon, John Childers, J. W. liobhouse, Sir John Smollett, A. Christy, Samuel Robhouse, T. B. Somerville. Sir W. Clerk Sir G. Hodges, T. L. Spooner, R. Clive, R. 11. If odgson, W. N. Stanley, E. H. Cocks, T. S. Howard, C. W. Talbot, J. 11. Corry, 11. Howard, P. 11. Tenison, E. K. Cowper, W. F. Jerilyn, Earl Thickness°, Ralph Crowder, R. B. Jervis, Sir John Thompson, Aid. . . Douro, Marquis of Jones, Captain Town;hena. Captain Duckworth, Sir J. Kildare, Marquis Turner, G. J. Duncuft, John Lennox, Lori A. Vesey, T. Dundas, Admiral Lewis, G. C. Wellesley, Lord C. Dundas, Sir David Lewisham, Vis. Westhead, J. I'. Dunne, Colon.! Lindsay, Colonel Williamson, Sir H. Ebrington, Viscount Mackinnon, W. Willoughby, Sir 11. Estcourt, J. B. B. Mahon, O'Gorman Wilson, James Evans, William Mandeville, Viscoitnt Wrightson, W.B. Farrer, James Mauls, Fox Wyld, James • Ferguson, Sir R. Moffatt, George ZELLEB is. Fitzroy, Henry Mulgrave, Earl Tufnell. H. Fortescue, J. W. Naas, Lord Hill, Lord Marcus EXAMINATION OF MATES FOR THE MERCHANT SERVICE. A list of the Masters and Mates in the Merchant Ser vice who have voluntlrily passed an examination and obtained certificates of qualification for the class against each assigned, under the the regulations issued by the Board of Trade, since the 31st of January last:— MASTERS. FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATES. James Bannerman Grant, George Hoodless, John Annan Simpson, Charles Gourlay, Samuel Davison, James Daveis, John Dun canson, David 'Moodie. SECOND CLass.—John Cameron, Alexander Liddle, Patrick Richard Kerr, William Stubbs, William Har per, Henry Butcher, Henry Bly th, John James Holds worth, Wm. Adam, Wm. Duffill, Thomas Roots Jarvis, Thos. Farmer, Jas. Berry, Thos. Keen, George Webb Simmons, Robt. Watson, Fre( 4 .W. Simmons Renner, Jas. Lean, John Smith Foreman, William Roberts, Adam John Bray, David Galloway, William Wylie, William Williams, John Woodcock, Duncan M'Donald; Henry Harrison Simkin, James Burrows, George Henry Green Bridges, William Perkins, James Smith, Robert Donaldson Thompsor, Nicholas Smith, David Gibson, Thomas Matthew Banks, Daniel Brown, John Brown, Richard Hick Martin, George Herman Timcks, William Dawson Mills, Wil liam Mitchell, James Boyd. Joseph Grigg Milton, Richard Parsons, James Brawston, William Price Graham, William John Roxby, George Ellis Smarr, Joseph Cowart, James Llarri, James Spence, J o h n Squire Castle, Henry Purvis. THIRD CLASS.—John Edwards Marshall, David Hig gins, Jonas Taylor, Joseph Speight, John Hockey, John Smith, George Adams Browr, Joseph Adams, George Pearson, John May, William Cooper Paine, William Wnitinghara Ford, Alfred Brown. MATES. FIRST CLASS CEr.TIFICATES —James Mitchell Millar, James Clarke, John Guilin", William Babirztor, Cargill. SECOND CLAM—Henry Golding, William Comyn 14sazli, Frederick Drmar, David Mackie, Jan Barr, Timothy Laing, John Buckland*, John HingAin, Alexander Whits., Fred. Henry Kitton, John Claudiui Gilson, Janes Teinder. THIRD CLASS—Robert Scarlett. DENIS LE MARCHANT. B , and of Trade, Whitehall, 7th ?!larch, 1850. * Qualified for stefur.-vesselsly. EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE AT THE HOUNSLOW POWDER-MILLS. Yesterday afternoon the town of Hounslow and the adjoining districts for several miles round were thrown into a state of the greatest possible alarm and excitement in consequence of a terrific explosion, or rather series of explosions, occurring in the powder mills belonging to Messrs. Curtis And Harvey, the vie ll.known and extensive gunpowder manufacturers and contractors, which, it is to be regretted has been attended with a vast destruction of valuable pro perty ; and, what_ is still more lamentable, several human beings have been hurried into eternity, and a great many more so severely injured that their re covery is despaired of. Before attempting to give an outline of the cir cumstances attending this deplorable event, it is ne cessary to state, fur the information of the reader, that about.two miles from the Hounslow Railway Station, and about half a mile from the public high way, on the southern side of the road, stood a variety of manufactories, sheltered only from public view by a number of stately trees, belonging to the above firm. The approach to these buildings was by means of a narrow cart-road, sufficiently wide to allow only of the vehicles belonging to the works to pass to and fro. The great distance of the mills from the public highseay was to prevent any improper characters, or persons smoking, to approach near them, lest by their imprudence they should be the means of causing such a calamity as that we are about to narrate. About half-past three o'clock yesterday afternoon a scene took place which it would be extremely diffi cult accurately to describe ; for all of a sudden a noise resembling the discharge of a park of artillery was heard, which shook the houses for miles round to the very foundations, causing the inhabitants to rush forth in a state of partial phrenzy, many persons be lieving that an earthquake had taken place. Upon looking, however, towards the mills in the distance, the few passengers on the turnpike-road beheld suffi cient to satisfy them that one of the mills had ex ploded, for a dense cloud of smoke was seen rising high into the air, and before it had cleared away, several bodies were observed to drop in sundry direc tions amongst the trees. A cry was instantly raised by the parties near, " The mills have exploued!" and they immediately made to the lodge, near the en trance, for the purpose of rendering assistance. The gate was opened by an elderly female living there, when the parties were again astonished by another explosion of much greater violence than the first. This was soon ascertained to have taken place in one of the corniog houses, for the roof was seen to be falling from a high distance, and by th e ti me it third, reached ha p n ed. thegroundz This another wasthe loudest explosion, making the f any of the two previous, the concussion of the air being so great that horses drawing vehicles a mile away from the scene of the calamity were thrown down, and scarcely a pedestrian passing for a greater distance was able to keep his equilibrium. The inhabitants near the station of the railway, generally speaking, consisted of the men and their families working in the mills. Upon hearing these series of explosions they soon became aware of what had happened, and in less than a minute or so a great number of females, the wives of the unfortunate men, rushed into the road, followed by numerous groups of children, and ran towards the mills, all uttering eja culations for the safety of their husbands and rela tives. These poor creatures had not proceeded far on their journey when another explosion occurred, and before the noise had subsided two or three more of similar violence followed in rapid succession. 'The noise occasioned by the latter explosions were sensibly felt at Brentford, Kew, and even at Rich mond, and several hundred persons from these places started off to ascertain the cause. Before they had time, however, to get there, they met messengers running in every direction for medical assistance, which at once impressed every one with the convic tion that several persons were either killed or dread fully injured, Fortunately no further explosions happened, but it was some time before any one was satisfied that all danger was over. When the grounds were entered a fearful spectacle presented itself, for not fewer than seven of the mills or stores were levelled with the ground ; and a great many of the workmen were lying in various directions, some bleeding most pro fusely from sundry wounds in their bodies, whilst others were so burnt and blackened by the force of the explosions, that they could only be recognised by their speech. Respecting the cause of the calamity nothing is at present known, and it is ext reme ly doubtful whether it ever will. The first expl os i on , it has been satis factorily learned, happened in one of the " corning houses," but the whole of the parties employed therein have been either killed, or so dreadfully in jared, as to be unable to give any account of the catastrophe. The engines from Hounslow-barracks and other places near were quickly taken to the spot, but their services were scarcely required, the devastation having been so complete. The medical men from Hounslow and Brentford mustered in strong numbers, when they pronounced five of the unfortunate men as being quite dead, and a great many more beyond hopes of recovery. At present it would be impossible to tell the names of those killed, the bodies having been so disfigured as to be scarcely recognisable. The men who escaped the effects of the explosion were at once set to work in looking round the parks to see whether they could find any other parties in jured. The result of their search leaves little doubt that the number of persons killed is eight or nine ; for besides those pronounced dead by the surgeons, so many remains of human bodies were collected together from different parts of the estate, as to leave no doubt that several other parties have perished. The supposed names of six of the parties who were killed have been furnished to the reporter ; but as some doubt exists as to their identity, it has been re quested that the names may not be published at pre sent. One thing is quite certain, that some of the poor fellows will scarcely ever be recognised except by their clothes. A man named Pierce war, out of the great many persons injured, the only one who could be removed to the hospital. None of the others, it was feared, would survive th e j ourney to town. It is now ab ou t e i g h t years since a similar explo sion occurred, b u t f ortunately th e consequences were far less disastr ous t h an on the present occas i on. It is not a little s i ngu l ar t h at on T ues d ay l ast in formation was r ece i ve d i n town th a t th ese m il ls were destroyed, and the writer of the present report pro ceeded to the spot, but found there was not the least foundation for such a rumour. Besides the destruction of the works above alluded to, the whole of the small houses occupied by men working on the premises have the window-glass broken and the roofs displaced. BROMLEY COLLEGE.—At a meeting of the trustees of Bromley College, held at Lambeth Palace on Monday the Ilth instant, the following ladies were elected to fill the vacancies which have occurred in that society—viz , Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Hopkins, and Mrs. Piggo:t. MEMOIRS OF A HUNGARIAN LADY. By Theresa Puhzky.—We need hardly inform our readers that the authoress of this work is the accomplished wife of the gentleman who was originally accredited to the English Cabinet by the Provisional Government cf llungary. The private interest attaching to the recital cf events which have become so famous, would ensure a wide po pularity for Madame Pulezky'a book ; but we should very much under estimate its value if we so limited our praise. The memoirs, indeed, contain sketches of social life which are worthy of a place by the side of Madame de Steel de Launay and Madame Ct!mpr. But they are also rich in political and topographical information of the first character. Madame Pulszky was in the habit of di rect intercourse with the foremost and most distinguished of the Hungarian generals and statesmen, and has given a comrleto summary of the political events in Hungary, from the arrival of the Hungarian Deputation in 1848, to the treason of General Gorgey on the 13th of August, 1849. M. Pulszky has also prefixed a valuable intro duction, which gives the most complete hist.Jry of Hun gary that has ever issued from the English press.— Globe. 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The provisions of this Bill as presented to the House of Lords by the E erl Granville are substantially as follows :- The preamble recites the necessity for a more effectual audit of the accounts of railway companies ; and in the same clause it is enacted that " The provisions of this Act shall apply to every company incorporated for making any railway in Great Britain or in Ireland." The other proposed enactments may be thus ale atracted :- " Sec. 2. The shareholders of every railway 01 which the paid-up capital for the time being amount! to 200,0001. or upwards may elect one delegate by the votes only of the shareholders personally present, annually, fur the purposes of the Act,. "Sec. 3. No officer or director to be a delegate. "Sec. 4. Delegates to continue in office for one year, but to be re-eligible unless they have resigned, or become incompetent or di, qualified to act. " S:c. 5. Within one week after each election, the secretary of the company shall, under his hand zed the company's seal, certify the election, name, and address of the delegate to the Commissioners of Railways. "Sec. 6. The Commissioners of Railways shall call the first meeting of delegates in the present year, and shall in 1852, and in every subsequent year, call a meeting in the month of February, giving fourteen days' notice by advertisement in theLordon Gazette, and by letter sent by post to each delegate, of the time and place of such meeting. At each meeting the delegates present shall choose their chairman, who shall, unless he resign, be the chairman as long as he, without re-election, continues a delegate. " Sec. 7. The election of chairman shall be certified to the Commissioners of Railways in writing, signed by two at least of the delegates present at it. "Sec. 8. The chairman may call meetings of the delegates when be deems its necessary, and any six or more delegates may, by requisition in writing fully expressing the object in view, have a meeting called ; or in the absence of the chairman (after due notice), his death, resignation, incompetency, or dis qualification, call one themselves. " Sec. 9. Fourteen days' notice in the Gazette, and notice by post to the delegates of each of their meet ings to be given, in which the time and place as well as the object of the meeting shall be stated. " Sec. 10. A chairman pro ternpore may be elected by the delegates present. " Sec. 11. Refers to the quorum, which is of course at present undecided as to number. " See. 12. Meetings may be adjourned, the same notices as arc required of an original meeting being required to be given in such case. "Sec. 13. Fixes the scale of voting at the meetings The delegate of every company, of which the paid-up capital for the time being is less than 2,000,0001., shall he entitled to one vote ; if above 2,000,0001. and under 5,000,0001., two votes ; above 5,000,0001. and under 10,000,000/., three votes; and above that sum (with certain exceptions thereinafter mentioned), four votes. It any difference as to the amount of paid-up capital should arise, the chairmen must, within three days, report a statement of it to the Commissioners, whose decision in the matter shall be final. " See. 14. Auditors to be elected at the first meeting or some adjournment thereof by the majority of dele gates present, and the election to be certified by the chairman to the Commissioners within one week. " Sec. 15. Whenever two auditors, other than the chairman of the auditors, are to be elected, each delegate to have double the number of votes set forth in the above scale (sec. 13), which he may give to one candidate, or distribute as he may think fit. " Sec. 16. If the delegates fail to elect auditors, the Treasury may appoint them. " Sec. 17. The Commissioners of Railways are, within a time to be specified, to publish the names of auditors elected or appointed, in the London Gazette. " Sec. 18. Two auditors to form a quorum. " Sec. 19. The auditors to provide an office. " Sec. 20. The auditors to appoint a secretary and officers, &c., removable at their pleasure. " Sec. 21. No person, either legally or equitably entitled to or interested in railway preperty, shall be eligible to be auditor or secretary, or any other of ficer or servant of the auditors, each being required to make a declaration before a competent Court once a year, that he is not so interested, and if notice of any intervening interest shall be given by the party to whom it has accrued, to the Commissioners forth with, ho shall not thereby become disqualified from acting fur six month!, but shall, if he do not sooner cease to possess such interest, give notice thereof to the Commissioners. "Sec. 22. Every person acting, being disqualified, and failing to make the required declarations, shall be liable to a penalty of 501., with full costs, and, in defence to an action to recover it, must prove that he was not disqualified while acting ; his acts, however, to be as valid as if he were qualified. " See. 23. The chairman or any aud_itor may be removed by a majority of not less than two thirds of the delegitea present at a meeting, pro. vided that notice of the resolution to remove, and of the grounds of it, be distinctly given in the advertise ment and letters calling the meeting, and that the decision be confirmed by the Railway Commissioners. 'When the chairman or auditor is removed for other grounds than neglect or misbehaviour, or resigns, an annuity, or retiring allowance, or donation, may be granted to him by the meeting, and also requires confirmation by the Commissioners. " Sec. 24. Empowers the auditors to make arrange ments for continuous audits, and to inspect and exa mine all the accounts of any railway company, and all the books, vouchers, and other documents refer ring to the accounts, and to require every officer and servant of the company to give every information in his power in relation to such accounts, and to require when they think fit the separation in the company's books of any head or heads of account, or the opening of any fresh head or heads of account, and to examine any officer of the company on oath (or affirmation), touching the accounts of such company. " Sec. 25. Every person examined upon oath, Ike , under the provisions of the 24th section, giving false evidence, to be held guilty of perjury ; and all officers and servants refusing or wilfully neglecting to pro duce to the auditors, or to their officers duly authc rised, any account books or other documents, to be guilty of a misdemeanour. "Sec. 26. The auditors from time to time after the periodical accounts of a railway company are made up, to make and sign a separate report upon the accounts of such company; and if they consider that the receipts and expenditure are incorrectly set forth in the accounts, or are incorrectly ap-. propriated to the capital revenue account, or appro priated to improper heads in other accounts, or that the true state of the affairs of the company is not fairly represented in the accounts, or that dividends have been declared, not made out of the profits, or that law expenses have been paid without previous taxation, they are to report the same, and to transmit the re port to the secretary of the company, within a month tf er the making up of such periodical accounts. " Sec. 27. A dissentient auditor may report sepa rately, transmitting his report within the time above limited to the secretary. " See. 28. Within a week of the receipt of the re port by the secretary of the company he must trans mit a copy to each shareholder. " Sec. 29. The auditors shall report the details of their establishment and expenditure annually to Par liament. " Sec. 30. The salaries of the chairman of the au ditors, the auditors and their officers, left open as to amount, but to be defrayed out of moneys to be paid by the railway companies. " Sec. 31. Within a period to be fixed, the several railway companies shall contribute, proportionably to their paid-up capital, the sum of 10,0001. " Sec. 32. Sums received to be paid to the account of 'the Auditors of Railway Accounts' in the Bank of England. "Sec. 33. The auditors shall frame a half-yearly statement of their salaries and expenses, and of the sum required by them for the ensuing half-year, and of the apportioned part of such sum to be contributed by each company, and forward a copy of such state ment to the secretary of such company, which sums are to be paid to the Commissioners of the Inland Revenue. " Sec. 34. Provides for the recovery of the sums payable by railway companies. Sec. 35. Moneys paid to the auditors' account may be paid out on their cheques or orders, signed by two at least, and countersigned by the secretary. " Sec. 36. The auditors' accounts to be open for the delegates' inspection on certain days to be fixed, and at all other times when a meeting of delegates shall by resolution require it. " Sec. 37. The Commissioners for auditing the Public Accounts of this kingdom to audit the accounts of the railway audit. Sec. 38. Provides that if the majority of the dele gates in meeting resolve that the auditors' expenditure is improper or excessive, their chairman shall certify such resoluti on t o th e Commissioners of Railways, who may inquire into the matter, and if they think fit, direct the expenditure to be reduced or discon ti med. " Sec. •39. The officers of the auditors are to travel free of charge on all railways in the class of carriage named in the auditors' order. " Sec. 40. Repeals the provisions of the Com panics' Clauges Consolidation Act (1845),' and of the ' Companies' Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act (1845),' as regard the appointment and duties of auditors. " Sec. 41. Provides that this Act is not to affect the `Newport and Pontypool Railway Act (11 and 12 Viet., c. 120, sec. 23-B),' or the 'Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company,' until the Ist August, 1859, or the Eastern Union Railway Company (12 and 13 Viet., c. 92, F. 16) until the lit a August, 1854. " See. 42. Formally provides that this Act may be reFealed or amend, d in the present session." COURT CIRCULAR. , The Queer} and Prince Albert honoured the Hay, market Theatre with their presence yesterday evening. The royal suite consisted of the Countess of Mount Rigecumbe, Hon. Matilda Paget, Lord DutFeria, Colonel Bouv( rie, and Lord Alfred Paget. Ilis Royal Highness Prince Albert rode out cn horseback yesterday morning, attended by Colonel Bouverie. Their Royal Highnesses tha Prince of Wales, Prince Alfr e d, th e P r i ncess Royal, the Princess Alice, and the Princess Helena, took their usual airings yesterday in the garden of Buckingham Palace. A deputation on the subject of the repeal of attor neys' and proctors' certificate tax, had an interview with Lord John Russell yesterday, at his official resi dence in Downing -street. The deputation consisted of Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P. for Middlesex ; Mr, George Alexander Hamilton, M.P. for University of Dublin ; Mr. John Sadlier, M.P. for Carl ow ; M r. Alexander Smollett, M.P. for Dumbartonshire ; Mr. Clarke, President of the Incorporated Law Society of the United Kingdom ; Mr. Harrison, Vice-President ; Messrs. Wing and Barnes, members of the Council ; and Mr. Maugham, Secretary of the Society. A deputation, including Mr. W. S. Lindsay (of London), Mr. S. R. Graves (of Liverpool), and Mr. Allan Gilmour (of Glasgow), had an interview with the Right Honourable 11. Labouchere yesterday, at the office of the Board of Trade, on the sub ject of the present maritime measures before Par liament. Colonel Mason had an interview with Sir George Grey yesterday at the Home-office. Lord Ashley "ad an interview yesterday with the Right Honour able B ironct. A deputation, consisting of Mr. E wart (Liverpool), Mr. James (Birmingham), Mr. Mellor (Manches ter), Mr. Dore (Bristol), Mr. Norris (Berkshire), Mr. Douglas (York), Mr. Baker (Southampton), and Mr. Swift, had an interview with the Commissioners of Railways yesterday at their office in the Board of Trade. Dr. Wiseman had an interview with Lord John Russell yesterday. The Chancellor c-f the Exchequer and Lady Mary Wood returned to their residence in Downing-street, yesterday afternoon, from Brighton. Mr. Hutt, Mr. Grainger, and a deputatio❑ from South Australia, had an interview with Earl Grey yesterday, at the Colonial- office. A deputation from the magistrates of Lancashire, upon the County Rates and Expenditure Bill, had an interview yesterday with Secretary Sir George Grey. The deputation consisted of Mr. Wilson France, Mr. Addison, Rev. T. S. Mills, Rev. J. S. Birley, Mr. J. Peel, Mr. Ashworth, and Mr. Heald, M.P. The Right Hun. 'l'. Milner Gibson, M.P., and a deputation had an interview yesterday with Lord John Russell. Mr. Fletcher, Mr. John Darlington, and ➢lr. Wat kins, for South Lancashire coal proprietors, had an interview yesterday with the Right Hon. H. La bouchere. Lord Robert Grosvenor, Sir Robert 11. Inglis, and Sir Thomas D. Acland, had an interview yesterday with Lord Joh❑ Russell. DRURY-LANE THEATRE. The comedy of the Elder Brother, one of the latest creations of Fletcher, usually styled the " Orphan Comedy," because not published until after the death of the poet, was revived here last evening with complete success. This comedy was performed by Mr. Charles Di c k ens , M r . M ar k Letton, and the literary amateurs, at Miss Kelly's Theatre, about three years since, and the success which then attended its representation may probably have induced Mr. Anderson to undertake its revival, more especially as his own impersonation of Charles, the elder brother, had been most favourably re ceived in America. The Charles of Mr Anderson is a most artistic impersonation, the dreamy book-worm, has never been more cleverly represented than he was last night by Mr. Anderson, whose declamation of the beautiful poetry of Fletcher was admirable. His conception of the part was per fect, and his execution of it as perfect as his con ception. The part of Eustace, the younger brother, was allotted to Mr. W. Montague ; this gentleman no doubt did his best, but he seems to have scarcely sufficient calibre for the part. The Brissac of Mr. W. Davidge was a careful and excellent perform ance, and the Miramount of Mr. Emery was the work of an accomplished and intelligent artist, who was well studied in his author. Every line was delivered with propriety, and as the author would have wished to have had it delivered ; every point told, and he richly merited the applause which was bestowed on him with no niggard hand. Miss Van denhoff played the part of Angelina with great deli cacy and taste, and succeeded (a somewhat difficult task) in making the character feminine and interest ing. The piece was admirably put on the stage, and at the conclusion Mr. Anderson, Mr. Emery, and Miss Vandenhotf were called before the curtain. The house was well attended. HAYMAHKET THEATRE. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean took their benefit here last evening, on which occasion her Majesty and Prince Albert honoured the theatre with their pre sence. The play was Shakspere's Much Ado about Nothing, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean, sustaining for the first time before a metropolitan audience, the characters of Benedick and Beatrice. The Benedick of Mr. Charles Kean is an admirable performance, full of life, and spirit, and humour : his Don Felix, in The Wonder, had prepared us to expect great things of him as an actur of the highest order of pure comedy, but he has by his Benedick sur passed our most sanguine expectations. Mrs. Charlts Kean has restored to the stage the true Beatrice of SUkespere She has care fully avoided the boisterous vulgarity with which many of her predecessors had overlaid the part, and has restored to us the lively, witty, sarcastic, yet well-bred lady which Shakespere intended Beatrice to be. Nothing could be more genial, and at the same time more graceful, than the Beatrice of Mrs. Charles Kean. Her scenes with Benedick wero the very perfection of polished raillery. The comedy was very strongly cast—Keeley as Dogberry, and Buckstone as Verges, were both great. S'uart's Leonato was full of power. Miss Reynolds made the prettiest and most inter esting of Ileros. At the conclusion Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean were called before the curtain, and were greeted with the most enthusiastic plaudits. After the comedy Mr. Frederick Chatterton per formed his celebrated "Remembranza d' Italia" on the harp, in the most brilliant manner. The per formances concluded with Mr. John Oxenford's farce of Twice Killed. The house was crammed to suffo cation in every part. STRAND THEATRE. A regular one-act " screamer" was produced here last evening, under the title of Out on th e L oose. The gentleman who is out on the loose is one Mr. Clapperton Chisel (Mr. Henry Farren), the husband of Caroline (Mrs. Leigh Murray), who, in conse quence of the wild propensiti es o f h er fast husband, has taken refuge in the house of her uncle Capias (Mr. Turner). Hither Chisel flies for sanctuary from certain bailiffs, and his wife forgives and conceals him. A certain Mr. Calico (admirably acted by Mr. W. Shalders), a dapper linendraper, has become . smitten by the charms of Caroline, and enter, engaged in pressing his suit when the and seeing Calico engaged in a tete .-a-thete.r with man and . Chisel, naturally conclude that he .18 their l i kept ni% bailiffs rs for arrest him accordingly. half an hour, when mutu T al h and of course all ends happ i l y. Henry Ferrer; e ex f p u l n an js a r t w ions take place wl capitally, and making vi vacity, delivering . the acted the part of dialogueChisel *th much . bustle and he will be Out the Loose point tell. If we may judge from the applause be stowed on Mr. Farren last night, Loose for many nights to come. The house was crowded. MR. BONN ON THE STAGE.—Mr. Bunn's popular entertainment continues to attract crowded houses, com posed of all the literary and fashionable circles of the metropolis. The senator, to learn elocution—the actor, to study his art—the student, to understand his author —and, at the same time, the whole community, to have an evening's hearty hugh—constitute the assemblage every night Mr. Bunn appears at the St. James' , . We are glad to hear that the artistes at the Theatre R()) al, Drury-lane, have unanimously resolved to give Mr. Anderson a complimentary Lenefit on Thursday, the 21st inst., fir his exertions in restoring the drama at Old Drury to its former glory, when we anticipate he will have an maiming audience. YORK, MARCH 9. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The transactions to-day were as follow :—Great Northern, 77 —York, Newcastle, and Ber wick (G. N. E. Purchase), 1/. 13s. 9d.—York and North Midland, Preference, GA. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. PORTSMOUTH . , MARCH 11.—The maker of the model of her Majesty's steam-yacht Fairy received from his Royal Highness the Prince Consort a hand some acknowledgment of his talent and ingenuity this morning. Mr. Allen, the Acting Master commanding the steam-tender Sprightly, was acquitted of all blame in the matter of that vessel stranding on St. Alban's head on Friday, by the court of inquiry which in vestigated the case on board the Victory this day; the compasses of the vessel having been proved de fective. The Lily, 12, Commander Bedford, is entering men and is supposed to be ready for sea in a fortnight. The commission for the Ajax steam-guard ship, 60 (ready for the pendant), is expected down daily. PLYMOUTH, MAuctt 9. Her Majesty's frigate Phaeton, 50, Captain G. Elliott, sailed yesterday to join the squadron at Lisbon. - Mr. Walker, Quern's Harbour-Master, this morn ing examined the compasses of the screw steam-sloop Conflict, Commander Thomas Drake. In cense puence of the removal of two of her guns from either side of her compasses aft, to the sides of the ship, considerable alteration had taken place in the mag netic bearing, as compared with the previous examina tion. The Conflict is appointed to proceed to-mor row to the Tagu?. A general muster of the people ( f the yard will take place on Tuesday afternoon, at two o'clock, in the presence of the Right Hon. Lord John Hay, Commodore-Superintendent, and the principal officers of the yard. The - Cork Steam Ship Company's vessel Ajax, Captain Mowle, which arrived this morning from Cork, for London, spoke at 12.30 p.m., off Looe, the brig Blanche, from Cadiz, for London—all well. Wind easterly ; light hazy weather. This forenoon the fishing-boat Ono, belonging to and commanded by John Johns, of Penzance, brought ashore a part of the crew of the mackerel boat Black eyed Susan, William Lake, run into the previous night, off the Start, by the American barque Jane E. Williams, Captain Masson, from London, for New York. The Black-eyed Susan was lying to her nets with the usual light, when she was struck by the b.aque, stein on, on her port side, right amidships, and her miztiimast went by the board. The master and Live bands succeeded in getting over the bows of the barque, the captain of which treated them with every attention, and, lowering his boat, sent the mas ter on board his shattered vessel, where he remained. The weather being thick, Captain Masson could not again discern the Black-eyed Susan, and took the first means of landing his portion of her hands, to whom he gave the following document : _ _ _ "Barque Jane Williams, of New York, March 9. Last evening, about eight o'clock, was running west with the wind east ; saw a light right ahead, and the helm was put port, when a stronger light was shown from the fisherman which showed me she was heading to the north. Supposing that she was under weigh, our helm was shifted to starboard, in order to get under her stern, but being so near we could not clear her although our heading was nearly stopped. Six men succeeded in getting on board the barquo, and one fill overboard, two remaining in the fishing boat. I immediately lowered our boats, when the captain of the fishing boat and three men from the barque went alongside, and found she was not leaking, although badly injured. The captain remained on board, and my bolt returned, when I hauled by the wind, and have been standing off and on all night in order to land the men as near home as possible. "THOMAS J. MASSON, " Master, barque Jane E. Williams, of New York." The barque has pursued her voyage ; she is laden with zinc, iron, nails, &c,, and has about 120 emi grant passengers, and the crew of another American ship wrecked on a voyage to Antwerp. They were changing watches on board at the time of the accident (eight o'clock), and there was a great nurn b,,r of fishing boats near. The Black-eyed Susan belongs to Mr. Shuckford, ef Yarmouth, who is re siding here. It is feared that one of her crew is drowned. Those not yet in harbour are, William Lake, master ; John Brown, boy ; James Turner, miriner, of Plymouth ; and William Dingle,