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projec t Vnitcd r declined ,n of the ,vne, • r opa ioo , v ouravi e • 13e asses, 1113 i lana' e plorab le , Finotince, !.veral )bjectiol Mon sin! l a y pro relieving WO 011 that the dbf rlaYe wo ceede nf couoe na Pt 'tern— e r( qui". of t 1 he eral P r ° ,l secoa re titiO o ts of t h h the e I /I' bio aoLe tions t of Itv a_ t Vi 9e k W, Wlll. of lig tdt thun der, wade li e ' ) igh tn ! li i w inato, e lectrf cr,p t he ° d to CADETS for INIIIIA—Ever3 .nfcrmation con necteA with OUTFITS for INDIA, particalers of Passage : I ; 3 ' Ship and by the Overland route, detailed Lists of Outfits both for Ladies and Gentlemen, with the necessary variations for officers, Writers, cadets, aszistant-surgeons, and others, ms, be had on ap plication to Messrs. THRESHER and GLENNY, East India and Colonial Outfitters, 152, Strand, London, where all outfits are sup plied at the wholesale prices. EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY COMPANY. il ltemoo' its from CAMBRIDGE to YORK, and from TOTTEN- lIA.II to FA.RRINGDON-STREET. Notice is hereby , given, that in accordance with the resolutions V e a nimously passed at a special general meeting of the Company, ld on Thursday, Oct. 30, 1845, every person whose name shall ?Pear as a Registered Shareholder of the Company on the 4th of Ja nuary next, will receive a Letter of Allotment for York Extension .hares in the proportion of three such Extension Shares for every tight shares of 41. 16s. of which he is the proprietor, in the consoli dated stock of the Company. The holders of Scrip Certificates for the New Shares of 14/. 16s. each, being entitled to Extension Shares in the same proportion, these Certificates must be sent to the offices of the Comptny for en '.rscinent, not later than the 9th of January next, accompanied by letter from each holder of the subjoined form : To the Secretary of the Eastern Countietsßailway Company. December, 11445. 81 r,—Herewith I forward to you Scrip Certificates for , tw Shares of 141. 16s. each iu the Eastern Counties Railway, in 'eVeet of which I desire to obtain a Letter of Allotment for my rateable proportion of Shares of 201. each in the York liatension %Pita]. Name in full • •• ••••••• • • • • • • • • Usual Signature...... • . Dezeription Place of .4.h01e . This form must, in every case, be filled up in the handwriting of the applicant. The receipt of the Scrip Certificates will be immediately acknow -141, and they will be subsequently returned endorsed, together With a Letter of Allotment for the number of Extension Snares to W hich the applicant is entitled. GEORGE HUDSON, Chairman. By order, ARCHIBALD BULKELRY, Secretary. ° Meal> Shoreditch, Dec. 17, 1845. C AMBRIDGE and LINCOLN RAILWAY. The Provisional Committee beg to acquaint their Share holders that the arrangements for extending the line of the Eastern ..,esunties Company from Cambridge to York, with Branches to Spal `44, Boston, Stamford, and Sleaford, have been completed. The capital of the proposed extension has been so adjusted, that sk ige holder of each Original and each Extension Share in the Cam riage and Lincoln Company will be entitled to receive in exchange one Share of 201. in the Stock of the Eastern Counties York Extension. Zteh Scripholdar will be required to forward to the Secretary of ~ 'e Company, not later than SATORDAY, the 3d of January next, an 4 Pplication in the subjoined Corm, and to inclose therewith the Scrip ' 4 ° ll ' held by him The receipt of all Shares sent for registry and exchange will be a ~lnowledged by return of post ; and not later than seven days atter *srlls a Letter of Allotment for the same number of Eastern Coun ties York Extension Shares will be forwarded to the Scriphelder. gharebrokers and Agents will understand that Cambridge and tineolii Scrip cannot be exchanged for Letters of Allotment in the Lkstern Counties York Extension, unless the Form of Application "* tilled up and signed by the parties for whom they transmit them. HENRY BARNBTT, Chairman. By order, C. P. RONEY, Secretary. 1 0. Great Winchester-street, Dec. 18, 1845. To the Provisional Committee of the Cambridge and Lincoln Railway. Gentlemen,—Herewith I forward to you Serip for and Extension Shares in the above Company ; i tt respect of which I request you to obtain for me a Letter of Al ect for Eastern Counties York Extension Share•, . in the proportion of one Share in that Company for each Share t I hold in the Cambridge and Lincoln Railway. Name in fall • • • . • • •• • • • • • • Usual Signature.... • • Description • • • • • • • • • • • Place of Abode • • .. • • • • • • • • This form Runt, in every ease, be filled up in the handwriting of the 4Pliednt. ITIVERSAL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Capital 100,0001., in 5,000 Shares of 201. per Share. Deposit 10s. per 1001. Shares, in accordance with the Act. (Provisio, ally Registered.) c Under the Management of a Provisional Committee. • CIIENIST —Profe.sor Ryan, M.D., LL.D., Royal Col t, lev, Portsmouth, and Royal Polytechnic Institution. "Qtxx.tn.—llenry Francis , Esq., Patentee, 40, Elizabeth-street, - Eaton-square. BANKERS-Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and Co. SOLICITOR-F. S. W. Fesenmeyer, Esq., 23, Bedford-row. SECRETARY-Mr. William Nicholson. maces of the Company and Working Factories, 159, Drury-lane. t, - ;lie Company Is formed for the purpose of carrying out, more ef ""toally working, and bringing into general use, an invention se by letters patent for an improved manufacture of gas. .flet apparatus is so portable It can be fitted up on any descrip %of building, even at a kitchen range, without affecting the do estle arrangements, and the the used in ordinary in generating the y r Will be ample to produce steam for warming the m os t extensive eta ises. ljhe most eminent engineers and chemists unite in opinion that k i ,` invention is not only practicable and free from smell or annoy fee but by this valuable patent is secured the manufacture of a , ti am superior gas, not only on new, but sound, scientific, chemical, rjr , eo Mechanical principles, which have been hitherto overlooked in p t .!namon modes of manufacture ; besides, this gas possesses more Ip ~e illuminating power, and will burn longer, than that now in use, ,`le proportion of 40 per cent. in favour of the invention. 'le patent method is applicable • o lighting generally, but more y_i'ecially small towns, villages, lighthouses, colleges, churches, dock :Ms, theatres, public offices, prisons, barracks, railway stations, i ,o nfactories, printing-affices, madhouses, hospitals, and soheels, and warming the buildings, without extra expense. 1 1 , 44 0 benefits which would accrue to lighthouses, dockyards, and ',ltiterous localities, where the ordinary gas cannot be conveyed Wit hout the formation of many new Acts and Companies, or at im `4se expense, would be sufficient to obtain for this Company the i t i. Prominent and prosperous position. ll,' . 4 great saving to the consumer, the small portion of room requi lor the erection of the apparatus, the simplicity of its working, th e brilliancy of the gas, will insure the adoption of the invention ligheut the kingdom ; and although the public ca n be su pp lied at h,"Zlee which will defy competition, the Company can confidently tp, oitt to the shareholders a return upon their capital of not less fifty per cent. r to Company being far advanced, will be in a situation, when fully tersd, to take contracts immediately. .54,I , Plications for shares, in the usual form, to be mae „?er particulars obtained of, the Solicitor, and also the S ec reta ry ie Company's offices, where may be seen the apparatus at work, \ t ile brilliancy of the gas exemplified. bA.VIES'S BEST MOULD CANDLES, 6d. 41 per lb., with the improved Wax Wicks ; Store Candles, tkil e Roles Superb Composite, 9)441. ; Price's, 10d.; Ogleby's 8.- Tr th .Wax, is.; German Wax, is. 2d .; Fine Wax, Is. id.; it '''',,,arent Wax, is. Bd.; Genuine Wax, Es. Id.; Genuine Sperm, to,' . • I Palatsee Metallic, 6%d. anal ad.; Hale's Metallic, 734 d.; ~..rfe s oa p, 46e. no., and iSs. per ll2lbs; Mottled, 605. and 'lc • w hit . Windsor, ' is. 4d. per Packet ; Pains, Is. 4d. ; Old ' L -oWn Windsor, Is. 9d. ; /lose, Es.; Almond, Es. 6d. ; Superfine ,7aling Wax, 4s. 6d. per lb.; Genuine Sperm Oil , 7 s. 6 d. per g allon sllebre Patent Oil, equal to Sperm, 45. 6d. • Solar, 3s. 6d. For Cash, at DAVIES'S Old Established lrareheuse, 63, It. Mar .,s-lane, opposite New Slaughter's Coffee-house. fIANDLES at CLARK'S REDUCED PRICES. c,,V Palace Wax Candles (finest wax made), Is. lid. per lb. ; ot/t Wax, Is. 9d. ; Transparent Wax, Is. 6d.; Queen's Sperms- Is. sd. ; Sperm, is. 6d. and Is. Ed. ; Clark's Royal Wax, Is. ; telien kltent Sporm, Is. ; Clark's Solar, superior to all composite, 10d.; Candles (six months old), sy 2 d. Yellow Soap, 395. 485., A , ,, Clark ' s Superb Soap, 58 s. per 1121 bs. ; Mottled , 56 a. per 1121bs. ; W i lt Almond, Is. 9d. per lb. ; Orient Rose, Is. 9d.; aid Brown (: 11 ,740 r, Is., the finest, Is. Bd. ; Royal Musk Windsor, 2s. ; Scented 4. 4 ( Bd. Sperm Oil. 6s. 3d. and 6s. 9d. per gal:on ; Clark's Patent only ss. • Solar, 3s. 4d. At CLARK'S Old - establish ed Candle immense L amp ' Depot, 447, WEST STRAND. s Please write down address. FOZ STOPPING DECATAD TEETH. Price Is. 6d. ronised by her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. 4R. THOMAS'S SUCCEDANEUM for 1, 1 „„- stopping decayed Teeth, however large the cavity. is i.n the tooth without any pressure or pain, and will remain A t ' m in As teoth for many years, rendering extraction unnecessary, » t j'esting As further progress of decay. All persons can use Mr. 4,"°rnas'e Zuccedaneum themselves with ease, as full directions are need. Price 2s. 6d. in fold by Savory, 220, Regent-street ; Sanger, 150, 0303rd-street ; rler, 4, Cileapside ; Prout, 229, Strand ; Johnson , 6 s , Cornhill ; 4.n nal', 63, Oltford-street ; and all medicine vendors. l y / l ar 4 r. Thomas continues to supply the loss of teeth upon his new 1, 4 n1 of self-adhesion, without springs er wires. This method 3 not require the extraction of any teeth or roots, or any painful ^Fatten whatever. • Thomas, Burgeon Dentist, $4, Rerners-street, Oxford-street. keHR I S TMAS!!! Awake my lyre with tuneful lay, And " welcome" give to " Christmas Day !" It is a joyous, happy time, When music, mirth, and love combine, To strew our path with roses bright, And mingle friendship with delight ! And what is most essential—say, To give eclat to " Christmas Day ?" Why " Clothing !" that we own's a fact ; We therefore tell you how to act I Away to " Hyam's "—order there diabillments of beauty rare ! And then with confidence and joy Nest charmingly your time employ ; In scenes of pleasure bright and g'ty, YouN pass a happy " Christmas Day ! !" List of Prises fur Winter Garments ready-made : s. d. C lt2 l l lemen's Over-coatt from ..........................0 9 0 lemon's Chesterfield and Taglionis, from .. ......... • 15 0 j7 . ant lemon's D'Orsays and Gleniyons ..... ........... I 1 0 re' Over-coats • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. )I„utive Chesterfields and Taglionis ....................0 10 6 Coats, in all colours, braided edges, from 1 1 0 mss, ditto ditto . ... 'Usets, in Cloth and Doeskin, from .• .. ..... ......... 0 11 6 1 splendid patterns, in every material, from •••• .. • • 0 4 6 'Brum, for Winter Garments to order, in first-rate style and fashion:— X s. d. kl lesterneld and Taglioni Over-coats, from ..... ......... 0 18 0 . 1 0 reay and tllenlyon ditto, from ......................1 10 0 "t r btrt and Codrington walking ditto .. • • •• • I,° l ltlas' Taglionis and Chesterfields .• ••• • • • •• • ..... • . 014 0 i - tess Cows, made in superior style, from •••• • • • 1 10 0 Zl . , :rtoot a , from .. it r uusers, in Black and Fancy Doeskin, from •••••• • • • . • • 15 0 its, of the newest materials, from .... • • • • 0 7 0 he Ordered Department la conducted entirely distinct and sepa rate from the Ready-made, and buyers will find patterns and ma nai's quite original. 12tir immense assortment of Youths' clothes kept constantly on ,7 1 d, .of warranted durability, at very reduced prices. Mourn in g of e • , 'Y description, and to any extent, can be had at five minutes' D ,„i f t hook,. entitled " The Talk of the Town," containing list of ees cair be had on applying to L. Ifyam, Pantechnetheca, 36, '_aeochnrenrtr seet, London. No business' transacted on Saturdays until the evening. • ---_____ TONES' S DEMULCEN T COUGH LO TZENGIVI, the best remedy ever discovered. Persons afflicted th cough, asthma, eliffieulty of breathing, consumption, er other lb cases or derangement of the respiratory organs, will experience al; tc.Mediate relief, and derive permanent benefit, by the use of '"'TES 'S DEMULCENT COUGH LOZENGES, which aro so efllca • 1: 9 3, that they will cut short the most violent paroxysm of cough , and are so agreeable to the palate that they may be eaten confection. .„4 old by the proprietor, Peter Jones, operative chemist, 11, Norton te, llishopsgate-street, London, in boxes Is. 1 1 ,4 el., and In tins at ' , A. • each, duty included ; and by meet chemists and patent medi 'oo vt, ndors in town and country. Aci,tos tic addresed to MR. GRIMSTONE, ON HIS INCOMPARABLE EYE SNUFF. .tfted of men, who by thy wondrous art, It senowned in every clime, through every part, 1 u Europe's wide and civilised domain ; Ai OA Asia's contiess millions, and again, S trei-.ping from Afrie's bread and scorching shores T o what'. the mighty Niagara roars : 0 h ! here accept this tributary lay, N or deem that I can ever well repaY. E xcept in gratitude sincere, profound, 'S uch wondrous benefits I so long have found. E 'en from the moment I was led to try Y our mary'llous SNUFF, the SAVIoUE OF THE Eva! E ace, health, and comfort, now attend my day. S afe from the lamp's bewild'ring dazzling blaze, N or dreading e'en the inn's TOO bunting rays. IT refit, in former days, for much employ, F eeling, not seeing: now, indeed, my joy, F ree and unbounded, thrives without alloy I neat., 1845. J. M. S. this Observe —The gigantic balance of all, the Public Press ! eulog ise excellent compound of British Herbs. The reader will remem ber that tbl.3 celebrated Eye Snuff has been before the Public up -1 ands of thirty-three years, advancing in the favour of all who use .; This odoriferous Snuff is sold loose at ed. per ounce, or in canis .7rra bearing the above Royal Authority, and the sanction o f her 'rlesty's Lords of the Treasury on each canister, at Bd., Is. 3 d. , 2. 4 d, 45. 4d., Bs., and 15s. 6d. each, by all Tobacconists, Merchants, and others. This Eye Snuff is exported in white stone canisters to all quarters of the globe. A liberal discount allowed to Merchants, - Shippers, Agents, and others, on taking large quantities. Look well to the Signature of the Inventor, W. CRIMSTONE, , t. OXFORD STREET, and 24, KING STREET, LONG ACRE, 1.0),, 'DON. * * s.Fur the convent:nee of Tobacconists, Grocers, and others who sell tin.' herbaceous Eye Snuff loose, and wish to have it in large quautiti ci :. they can be now supplied with canisters containing ten pounds, or .upwards, if required. Ity smol t a Post Office Order for 33 , a 2s. 4d. canister will be rat uap ho l w ith m ull particulars, postage lacluded, and so en la like regratt. ,/ , r. y 2 r - . 7 r 1 ;I f • ' l , O l , ' • • A" , . a I - Pl y '_ • 4 it r, r 4. / tit 101 - • . k;ltr ',3t, • i t , : 1:7 A w e, 1/ 1 ) pt c , ( • . _ V - so ~,,,,ag7:°":;:- ; 44' ' ' I I . , E EP,. I ) RO. T. Vej 411 4 ' 1845. PRICE SD. No. 16,647. L Nil ON. TLES DAY 1551- TO R. W. IT.--If lie will APPLY on WED NESDAY NEXT, where he did in May last, he may RECEIVE Pr.eITNIARY AID. He need be under no personal apprehensions as the Advertiser presumes he has abandoned his late oft-repeated purposes. • Bristol, Dec. 22. THE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. rfIEIE ANNUAL FULL DRESS and FANCY COSTUME BALL will take place at Willis's Rooms ( Alinack's), St. James's, on THURSDAY, the 12th of February. Vouchers can only be had of the Stewards, a list of whom may be obtained on application, by letter, or personally, to the ,ecretary. The Dinner is fixed for Thursday, the Bch of January, at the London Tavern, Itishopsgate-street. W. SHAND LOW, Hon. Secretary. 31, Abchurch-lane, City. WARD OF CRIPPLEGATE WITHOUT. At a WARDMOTE holden in and for the said Ward, on Monday, the 22d day of December, 1845 (being the morrow of Saint Thomas), before the Worshipful THOMAS CHALLIS, Esq., Alder man of the said Ward, for the Election. of Common Councilmen and other Ward Officers, The following Gentlemen were re-elected members of the Com mon Council for this Ward for the year ensuing, viz. Richard Lambert Jones, Esq, Richard Dixon, Esq. Mr. Samuel Massey Gilbert. Mr. Francis Sadler. r Mr. Thomas Eldrid. Mr. George Meadway. Mr. John Johnson. Mr. Septimus Read. It was resolved unanimously,—That the thanks of this Wardmote are due, and are hereby given to Thomas Challis, Esq., Alderman of tlts Ward, for the ability, zeal, and iutegrity with which he has cischarged his various and important duties as Magistrate of this City, for his liberal support of the charities of the City of London, for his anxiety at all times to promote the interests of the Ward, and for the urbanity, kindness, and impartiality with which he has pre sided at this Wardmote. _ _ _ It was also resolved unanimously,—That the thanks of this Ward mote be given to the Deputy and Common Councilmen of this Ward, for their unremitting attention to the duties of their office in the Court of Common Council during the past year, and for their earnest desire at all times to protect the interests of the inhabitants of the Ward. That the foregoing resolutions be signed by the Ward Clerk, and advertised hi the usual morning and evening papers. ALEXANDER JOLIN BAYLIS, Ward Clerk. 22, Redcross-street. VCONOMIO LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, •G, NEW BRIDGE-STREET, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON. Established 1823. Empowered by Act of Parliament, 3 William IV. CHAIRMAN—The Right Hon. THOMAS FRANKLAND LEWIS. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN—HENRY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq. The following are among the advantages offered by this Society : Lower Rates of Premium than those of any other office, which en title the assured to participate in the profits, and considerably lower than those of any other Mutual Assurance Society. No Proprietary participate in the profits, the whole being divisible among the Assured. The first Bonus, in 1834, averaged 161. per cent on the Premiums paid. The second ditto 1839, ditto 311. ditto since the Ist division. The third ditto 1844, ditto 36/. ditto since the 2d division. Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtained on application to CAMPBELL JAMES DOWNER, Secretary. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ROYAL POI, YTEUIIN I G INSTITUTION, Lectures for this period of the year, by Dr. Ryan and ProCessor Baclaoffner in CHEMIATRY and NATURAL rHILO SOI'IIYVA! v l e r, re b d y b Professor o T. s will be illust ra t e d by i n t eres ti ng and brilliant experiments. A Lecture on th e PREVALENT DISEASE in POTATOES will be ( I so ß r y ß ne anaCh acid also so o a ryit.g several per sons , i s exhibited daily. The additions to the Working the ATMOSPHERIC RAIL- Model of which, car- OPAQUE MICROSCOPE, DISSOLVING VIEWS, and CHILOMA TROPE are very effecti ve . Th e PHYSIOSCOPE . S u b m arine Ex periments by means of the DIVER and DIVING BELL. Among the various additions to the Working Models is doleman's NEW AM= RICAN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE, for as:ending and de scending Inclined Planes. A magnificent Collection of TROPICAL FRUITS. Mr. Downe, the celebrated Flute Player, will take part in the Music, conducted by Dr. Wallis. Open from Eleven to Half pa ~1. Five, and from Seven to Half-past Ten in the Evening. Admission, One Shilling. Schools, Half-price. CARTER'S MAMMOTH HORSE. I,_E The colossal Horse, GENERAL WASHINGTON, the pro perty of Mr. Carter, the Lion King, has been visited by many theu sa twlpersons, including the r ebility and gentry, and numerous ladies, who have declared that he is the most extraordinary horse in the world. The principal journals have spoken in the highest terms of this remarkable animal General Washington is tke largest horse in the world—ha is twenty hands in height, and weighs twenty-five hundred pounds. He will be exhibited by Mr. Carter for a short time, previous to his departure t• America, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly from Eleven, A.m., till Nine, P.M. —Admission, Is. RELIEF of METROPOLITAN DESTITU TION, and EMPLOYMENT of the POOR during this In clement Season and Heavy Fall of Snow. The Commissioners of Sewers for the City of London having kindly permitted a Philanthropic Associatioe, composed of various noblemen and gentlemen, to demonstrate to what state of perfection the streets may be kept clean, the Public are informed that the following streets are atm being cleansed by the Association :—Cheapside, Cornhill, Bank, Royal Exchange, Newgafe, King, Gresham, ➢ioorgate, Throg morton, and Threadneedle-streets, and Tokenhouse-yard, &c. Eighty Men are now employed at Two Shillings and Sixpence per day, and One hundred and Sixty will be employed as soon as the funds admit of it. The whole of the operations are supported by Voluntary Contri butions. BENJAMIN BOND, CABBELL, Esq., TreaStirer.. As the Council are very anxious to encourage among the men .habits of industry, cleanliness, and neatness of apparel, they beg to state that a present of fifty pairs of trousers, or one hundred smock frocks, will be considered equivalent to a donation of 25/. ; a present of one hundred bag brooms or mops to a donation of 101. The undermentioned Bankers have kindly consented to receive subscriptions ; Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and Co. Prescott, Grote and Co. The London and Westminster Hanburys and Co. Bank and its Branches Air Charles Price and Co. Drummond and Co. Cocks, Biddulph, and Co. Bouveric and Co. Hankeys and Co. Ransom and Co. Herries and Co. Union Bank of London and its Fuller and Co. Branches - London and Dublin Bank Lubbock and Co. National Bank of Ireland Robarts and Co. London Joint-Stock Bank Bosatiquet and Co. Williams, Deacon, and Co. ; Hopkinson and Co. ; Strahan, Paul, and Co. ; Hallett and Co. ; at the Hall of Commerce ; the London Tavern ; and by the Secretary of the Association, at the Offices, 20, Vere-street, Oxford-street. LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED THIS DAY. Charles Cochrane, Esq., President of the Association .. £lOO 0 0 Luke J. Hansard, Esq. .... • •• . • .. •• • • 50 0 0 Messrs. Coutts and Co. .... . —•• • • . . 10 0 0 The Misses Browne • 5 0 0 The Rev. Dr. Sprenger .... • • ......... . • ............ 5 0 0 The Rev. J. Sprenger .. .......... • 1 0 0 Hyde Clarke, Esq. Alfred Hyde Clarke, Esq.. • 3 3 0 Edwin Hyde Clarke, Esq. • '... 2 2 0 By order, M. DAVIES, Secretary. 20, Vere. street, Oxford-street. RAILWAY LITIGATION. At a meeting of persons, held the 17th day of December, 845, at No. 25, Throgmorton-street, London, to consider the objects ated in as advertisement recently published, and which was read as follows : PUBLICATION 6. 'ENLARGEMENT •OF THE ATHENXUAL. Oil and from January 3, THE ATHENA UM will be PER-- Si AN ENTLY ENLARGED to Twenty-Four Large Quarto Pages_ Price Fonrpenee. • • Just published, price 2s. Gd., pliNell'S POCKET-BOOK for 1846,. Illustrated with a Coloured Frontispiece and Etchings by* L I.; EC London : Published at the " Pungh " Office, No. 92, Fleet-street. Just published, demy Svo., price One Shilling, ALETTER to the RIGIIT HONOURABLE SIR ROBERT PEEL, Bart., on the TEA DUTIES. By a, MEMBER of the LIVERPOOL, EAST INDIA, and CHINA. ASSOCIATION. London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., Liverpool : Wareing Webb, Castle-street. VESTIGES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CREATION. gram ATLAS NEWSPAPER for INDIA and the COLONIES NNW be published on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, and will contain a sequel to the " Expository Outline " of the above popular work, which appeared In the " Atlas for India and the Colo- Met" of Sept. 8 ; together with original Articles upon all the topics of the day, and Essays upon subjects of peculiar interest to the In dian and Colonial readers, Reviews of new Books, Criticisms upon Music, the Fine Arts, and Theatricals. All the News brought down to the post hour, and latest Commercial Intelligence. rrice Teupence. Office, 6, Southampton-street, Strand. A SPLENDID VOLUME FOR A CII MMUS PRESENT. Now ready, royal Bvo., cloth gilt, 285., AN ILLUSTRATED EDITION of the POEMS of HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. With the following beautiful Illustrations from original designs by I). HUNTINGDON, Esq., engraved by American Artists : Preciosa Wreck of the Hesperus Nuremberg Landscape Maidenhood An April Day Portrait of the Author Woods in Winter The Archbishop. The Old Cathedral Excelsior Wiley and Putman], 6, Waterloo-place. Just Published, eompletz ,- )r, Oa VolnmsN price 51., Illustrated by GEORGE CRUIKSPLANK, H E COMIC BLACKSTONE, By GILBERT ABBOTT I BECKETT. Tide work contains all the Four Parts of the Commentaries ; but the Second, Third, and Fourth will be sold together, price 3s. 6d., for the convenience of the purchasers of Part I. London : Published at the Punch Office, 92, Fleet-street. as delighted as if a legacy had been left him. He is a round-faced pleasant-looking son of the " fast-anchored ' isles," with a pair of bright eyes, which twinkle merrily through his spectacles. Never was a more thoroughly good-hearted-looking face than his; and seldom have eves, nose, and mouth been surmounted by a more noble forehead, broad and lofty, and adorned by curly black looks. He is short and stout, and his portly and plea• sant figure, arrayed in sober black, betoken that he be loa;:;s to " the cloth." It is Dr. Choules, the learned and laborious author of the " history of Missions," and of a score of other works, of which I cannot remember even the tides. I have noticed him, because he is one of the Boston "noticeables," and well-known by his works in this as well as in his adopted country. But let us return to Everett. It would he no easy matter to describe Mr. Everett's features, end fortunately there is no necessity for my at tempting a word-painting of his physique, for his long residence in England, and his frequent visits to different portions oldie United Kingdom, have rendered his out ward man familiar to most people. It is, however,l may sfty, one of those thoughtful faces, which an utter ab sence of severity or gloom makes it delightful to look upon. " That must be an amiable man!" would be the most likely observation of an observer on seeing Mr. Everett. He wears visibly the stamp—that stamp which cannot be forged —of the gentleman. Graceful and easy in deportment, and courteous and winning in manners, he finds his way without an effort to every heart. As a scholar a statesman, and an eloquent public speaker, he ranks deservedly high. His splendid lyric, the "Dirge of Marie," stamped him at once as a poet of no nriblittirY- Toa et.a; and. his translation" OW Greek Grammar of `attman warrants the assertion of his countrymen that he is a most accurate scholar. Mr. Everett was for several years a Member of the National Congress, and afterwards was for three or four successive terms Go vernor of his native State of Massachusetts. His recent high office, as Minister of the United States to England, made us familiar with his splendid talents and estimable character. There is something peculiar in Mr. Everett's tones which may be described, perhaps, as a tremulous ear nestness. On the present occasion he seems so much affected by the warmth of his reception, that this is very observable. Pleasantly he alludes to the "boisterous lullabys" which he has lately experienced on the ocean, for he only landed from the steamer, which brought him from England, on the day before, and contrasts it with the reception he experienced in the " old cradle of liberty." Gracefully he compliments England. and warmly rejoices in the return to his own land. lie re fers to the shabby allowance made by his own Govern ment to its Ambassador in London, and hints at its in sufficiency; and skilfully avoiding political shoals and reefs, he pilots his course through divers channels, and comes off at last with flying colours. Then his health is drank, and the scene of uproarious welcome is repeated; and then the Massachusetts Horticultural Society listen to charming speeches about charming flowers; and at length, in very good time (for the Bostonians are an early-retiring people), the flowers and the garlands are left to pine alone on the pillars of Faneuil Hall. llarvard College has recently lost, by resignation, Pre sident Quincy, and, when the writer left Boston, Mr. Everett was talked of as his successor. For such a situ ation his character and acquirements eminently fit him; but whether he will retire from public political life into the more secluded paths of learning, is not yet known. One thing is quite certain--whatever public station he may occupy, be will assuredly fill with honour to him se:f and advantage to his country. WHIZ. CORN-LA W DIVISIONS. (From the Glasgow Constitutional.) In the belief that, at a moment like this, when the corn-laws are the all-engrossing topic of political in terest, a sketch of the recent history of the legislative discussion of the question will be not without interest to our readers—we have compiled the following chrono logical summary of the chief divisions which have taken place upon the subject in either House of Parliament during the last twelve years. We begin with the Par liament of 1833 as being the first which was elected under the provisions of the Reform Act. 1833. May 14.—Earl Fitzwilliam's resolutions for the revi sion of the corn-laws, with a view to their repeal, were negatived, seriatim, without a division. May 17.—Mr. Whitmore's motion for an alteration in the principle of the corn-laws, to one of a moderate fixed duty, was negatived by 305 to 106 ; majority 199. June 17.—Mr. Fryer's motion for leave to bring in a Bill to alter the Corn Act of 1828, with the view of adinitting colonial grain free of duty, was negatived by 72 to 47; majority 25. ROYAL NORTHERN LUNATIC ASYLUM. REPORT by the COUNTY COMMITTEE, as presented to the General Meeting of Subscribers, held within the Castle of Inver ness, upon the 14th November, 1845. The increasing prevalence of lunacy through the county of Inver ness, and the obligation upon the local authorities, to confine at the expense of the parish of domicile, all persons thus dangerously afflicted, compelled this project as a matter of ordinary prudence, and apart from all consideration of general philanthropy. Accordingly, at the Annual County Meeting of the 30th April, 1843, the project was submitted to the public. It was resolved to endeavour to afford the benefit of the Institution to all the northern counties, standing, as they did, under circumstances of equal necessity ; and a Committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions on -this enlarged and general footing. They commenced their duties ; but circumstances for some time were adverse ; and they had the deep misfortune to lose, almost at the outset of their labours, one of their most influential, zealous, and valued members, by the sudden death of Mr. Fraser, of Newton. Keenly alive to the true benevolence of the undertaking, he was lending it the liberal assistance of his example and of his energies up to the period of his death'; and that melancholy event naturally affected, for a time, the exertions of those associated with him in the Conunittee. Thus the project remained in temporary alseyance. But it seemed scam evident that unless active measures were again re sorted to, there could be no reasonable anticipation of a successful issue. A public meeting of the heritors, magistrates, and clergy, was called accordingly, upon the 10th day of December, 1844, and the necessity of an immediate canvass was admitted, and pressed upon the Acting Committee. They undertook the task. The funds at that date amounted to 1,5001., and to-day they stand on the list as 4,7001. , This sum is almost entirely the result of private contribution ; for only one parish, that of Dornoch, in Sutherland, has entered a sub scription, and only one public body, the Caledonian Bank of Inver ness, has given a contribution ; —the parish of Dornoch has taken one share of 211. ; the Caledonian Bank has given a subscription of one hundred guineas. Apart, indeed, from these two sums, the contri butions have been entirely from the hand - of private benevolence. The town and neighbourhood of Inverness have given most liberally, and many of the districts of the county with an equal hand. Under very trifling exceptions, the Committee have, asset, been prevented from prosecuting their solicitations throughout the northern counties. Several, however, of the most influential proprietors of the north are amongst the contributors ; and this circumstance warrants the hope that the canvass which is to be immediately commenced may be suc cessful. The Committee, through two of their number, have applied for subscriptions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and London, confining, unless in one or two instances, their application to those connected by birth, or profession, or trade, with the northern counties. They regret to say that they failed in many quarters where they had the best reason to anticipate success; but, again, there were instances where the claim of enlarged benevolence, apart from any local feeling, was willingly admitted. There were indi viduals who appeared to consider it a privilege to have an opportunity of contributing to an object tending so obviously to alleviate the miseries of the poor. Such, then, is the amount of the realised Alas, and such is the source from which they have been to a very considerable degree de rived. The Committee have no hesitation in stating to the sub scribers their belief that the subscription will be soon considerably augmented. An important addition may be reasonably anticipated from the northern counties, and the result of an infinential communi cation with India may be looked for with confidence. In closing this part of the subject, the Committee have to mention that,whilst In- London, they had the advantage of communicating with the Lord Advocate upon the proposed scheme ;—that his Lordship became himself a subscriber, and that ho obtained for tke Institution the benefit of the royal patronage. It is hoped that such royal counts mince may be the means of assisting the subscription in directions whore otherwise it might not have penetrated. In any event, it in vests the undertaking with an additional interest and importance, and guarantees to the public an efficient constitution and management —requiring as it does that that constitution shall receive the approval of the high officers of the Crown. The Committee have made it their endeavour to obtain the best advice as to the site of the proposed Institution. They have re quested the assistance of Dr. Malcolm, of Perth, a gentleman emi nent in the treatment of the insane, and whose opinions were ma tured during an extensive continental tour amongst similar institu tions, preparatory to the erection of Murray's Asylum, in the neigh bourhood of Perth, with which he has been from its erection, and still is, intimately connected. He selected four sites as eligible—one on the property of Mr. Baillie, the proprietor of Culduthel ; another on that of Mr. Mackintosh, of Raigmore ; a third at the Hut of Health, on the estate of Inches ; and a fourth on the lands of Charleston, the property of Mr. Baillie, of Dochfour. With the first of these proprietors, Mr. Reline, of Culduthel, the Committee have been in communication ; but the terms of feu demanded by him are quite impracticable, and therefore the site upon his property adjoin ing the Quarry, and close to the marsh with the Raigmore lands, is out of the question. The Committee have also communicated with air. Mackintosh, bat without any result—that gentleman requiring to know from them the amount of feu that will be given, and the Committee naturally enough begging to be informed what is to be asked ; and here the negotiation stands with Mr. Mackintosh. Of course it will be the duty of the subscribers immediately to open a communication with Mr. Robertson, of 'miles, and Mr. Baillie, of Dochfour, and thereafter to select from those equally eligible sites that which may be obtained upon the most eligible terms. In these circumstances of realised Rinds and anticipated increase, the County Committee have considered themselves required to delay no longer the commencement of the Institution. The necessity for its erection is every day forcing itself upon their attention. The num ber of lunatics confined at the expense of the several parishes is every day increasing, and the operation of the New Poor-law Bill must necessarily add to the number. That Bill directs a course by which reluctant parishes may be compelled to the humanity of providing sufficient accommodation for their lunatic poor ; but it affords no assistance towards securing such accommodation. The more stringent the obligation upon parishes, the more important to them should be the erection of a local and inexpensive Institution, such as that pro- Kis.d This Is obvious, and will undoubtedly force itself upon the undersiZnding of all such burdened parishes. ttee, impressed with these important considerations. submit their Coml proeiSdings to the general subscribers, and suggest that, without any delay, the necessary steps should be taken for the organisation of the Asylum. They cannot close the account of their proceedings without ex v eral lgentlemen in the south conneC pressing the obligation under which te t d h w e i l t n h st u it il u s ti p e a n rt isofptlhaceecountry. In Glasgow, Mr. Leith, formerly inspeator of the Caledonian Banking Company, same b etif i O aI S oeffiflieecienwtlayseewldistthedmtubael c l a i nj r a d ss it ; y a d n i r g L e o d n e b o y n m r the . Mackenzie, American merchant, and by Mr. Macgregor, of Cheap side.ibtedeTd, foro3i Dir. the Young, w liberalityof The Sunith whichnews he ape ni newspapercause, the dm a isem it in ted ently indebted, the necessary advertisements in a ftee and prominent access to the co lumns of his important journal. _ _ • Reported by W. H. COLQIIIIOIIN, Convener of the County Committee. Total amount of subscriptions as at this date 4,6731. 13s. At a General Meeting of the subscribers towards the erection of a Lunatic Asylum at Inverness for the benefit of the northern counties, called by advertisement, held on the 14th Nov., 1845, WILLIAM FRASER TYTLER, Esq., Vice-Lieutenant of the County, Chairman ; The Chairman having addressed the meeting, moved the following resolution, which was unanimously agreed to " That the following noblemen and gentlemen be now appointed a Committee, with power to them to nominate from their own number a Sub-Committee, fer the management of all matters connected with the erection and establishment of the Northern Lunatic Asylum, and, in particular, to draw up rules and regulations, to be submitted to a General Meeting of Subscribers, to be held at In verness, on the earliest day in January next that the Committee may appoint—Mr. Colquhoun, convener." INVERNESS-SHIRE. SUBSCRIBERS UNDER 501. Su BeCal SEMI OF 581. AND . W. H. Colquhoun, Esq., S.S. UPWA RDS The Right Hon. the Earl of Sea- vost Pro Suterlad held IJ. M. Grant, h Esq., n of Glenmoriston 1 . U. Grant, Esq., Joint-Convener The Right Hon. Lord Saltoun Tho Right Hon. Lord Lovat H. J. Bailey, Esq., M.P. for the county J. Morrison, Esq., ➢I.P. for the burgh Win. Fraser Tytler, Esq., of Hal nain The Mackintosh J. E. Hanna, Esq., of Culduthel. of the county B. Ogilvie, E'sq., ditto 1,1. B. Fraser, Esq., of Reeliek Esq., of Bught J. Ross, Esq., Berbice Culloden Cottage Dr. J. 1. Nicol I GFroarabte's, Esq., of Patrick Grant, Fsq„ Ballifeary C. Waterston, Esq., manager for the Caledonian Bank J. Mackenzie, Esq., banker Alex. Forbes, Esq., chemist. CROMARTY. Sir Hugh Fraser, of Braelangwell , K.C.B. D. Davidson, Esq., of Tullech, Convenor of the county 'T. Mackenzie, Esq., of Ord John Ilay Mackenzie, Eq., of Cromartie Dr. J. Mackenzie, Kinellan D. Kennedy, Esq., of Bogbain George Cameron, Esq., Sheriff- Substitnte, Dingwall. LANDSHIRE. James Loch, Esq., M.P. George Gunn, Esq., factor for the Duke of Sutherland. ;SS-SHIRE. Sir G. Dunbar, of Heavers, Bart., and J. Gregg, Esq., She riff-Substitute, Joint-Couvesers of the county. cSHIRE. Gen. Sir J. Rue, of Holm°, K.C.B. H. Davidson, Esq , of Cantray Win. Mackintosh, Esq., of Geddes J. A. Grant, Esq., of Viewfleld Gen. Gordon, of Loclidu. Resolved further, that the above Committee continue in office till the 30th of April, 1847. The Mackintosh moved that the thanks of this meeting be ten dered to Messrs. Mackenzie and Colquhoun for the exertions they had made in procuring subscriptions for this Institution ; and that acknowledgments be also offered to Mr. Leith, formeely inspector of the Caledonian Bank, low in Glasgow ; to Mr. Young, of The Sun newspaper; Yr. Mackenzie, American merchant ; Mr. Macgregor, Cheapside, all of London, for the efficient assistance they affor4ed the deputation In their canvass in these cities ; which motion was seconded by the Rev. Mr. Clark, and inianiin4PBl9 agreed to. On the motion of the Rev. Mr. Clark, the thapig; 91 the meeting were also unanimously voted to the County Committee, who had hitherto conducted the business of the proposed Institution successflilly. The meeting resolve that these resolutions be published in the Inverness newspapers. ROSS AND I Sir J. J. R. Mackenzie, Bart., of Scatwell The Hon. Mrs. Stewart Mackenzie,l of Seaforth J. Matheson, Esq., of Achany,. M.P. Col. Willie, of Redcastle, M.P. T. Mackenzie, Esq., of Applocross, M.P. for the county A. Matheson, Esq., of Ardintoul. SUTIIERI His Grace the Duke of Sutheiland David Dundas, Esq., 11. P. for the county. CAITHNE George Trail], Esq., M.P. NAIRN The liight lion. the Earl of Cawdur. WM. FRASER TYTLER, Chairman. The thanks of the meeting were unanimously voted to the Chair- Nem, fur hie conduct in the chair. WM. R: WUXI', Interim Secretary. T to d'xision of profits iJ annual, and the next will be made in D.- ef the present year. F. FERGUSON CANROIIX. See. BRANDY AND CAPSULES.-Mr. BETTS (the late fins of J. T. BETTS and CO.), Patent Brandy Distiller, 7, Smithfield Bars, feels it due to himself and the public to ,tate, that the Manufacture of the PATENT BRANDY was not, and never has been known to any person except to himself and one of hi, eons. And that he was succeeded in the business of the Dis tillery, 7, Smithfield Bars, by his sous, J. T. BETTS, jun., and CO., on his retiring therefrom, is 1843. t l that he is tke s o l o Patentee, Metallicraanufac- Capsule, (or solid metal covering e that no oth er B randy in England, except ft oarie r . t. the andßl j E w T ; T tch t :i0 r further of hoofttt the bottles), a ), t PATENT BRANDY, is thereby protected ; the Patent Metallic Capsule if, therefore, applied to any other Brandy, must have been surreptitiously obtaincal. Metallic Capsule Manufactury, I, Wharf-road, City-road. BETTS' t , A. PEN 1 BRANDY, certified by the Facility of England to be the purest spirit, and guaranteed by the Patent Metallic Capsules, embossed " Betts's Patent Brandy, Sudthfield-bars, is sold at 3s. 6d., bottle in c l u d ed, by the most respectable dealers, lists et' whom may be obtained at the Distillery, where q ieduantities f o not 7, less than two gallons, in bulk or b ottles, are suppl. Address, Smithfield-bars. IbalsaLnifeoprrietspauiraitlidoelnisdeosouoatliiiyingceloeptierraattedionf,orinitethsoarfoe,ti thoroughly OWL AND'S ALY DOR, an emi nently application, purifying the skin of all r e dness, p im p les, s p ots, f reckles, tau, g and discolourations ; producing a health y freshness and transparency of c omplexion ; and an adat ired softness and delicacy ou the h an d s , arms, and neck! In eases of chilblains, chapped skin, or incidental inflam ma ti on, i t is pre-eminently sticcessful, and gentlemen after shaving will m id it allay all irritation and tenderness of the skin, and render it soft, smooth, and pleasant. Balmy, odofiferons, Arid creamy, its purifying and refreshing properties have obtained its exclusive Seleetion hy th e Ccurt And the Royal FAMily of Great Britain, and those of the Cond.- nent of Eiirgpe, t oge ther with the " ilete" of the arlstocraey, anti " haute voloie.' ) ' Its high reputation Induces unprinooed shopkeepers to offer the spurious " Kalydors" for sale, composed' oh in;r,erel astringents, utterly ruinous to the complexion, and by their repelltnt actioa 4-4lgOng health. It is, therefore, imperative on purchasers to see thaf the wopli "Rowland's Kalydor" are on the envelope (an en graving of exquislia beauty from a steel plate by Messrs. Perkins, Bacon, and Co.) and that A. ROWLAND and SON, 20, Hatton garden, ars engraved (by autborityy on the - GoVerninent lstamp affixed on each bottle. Price 4s. Gd. and Ss. Gd. per bottle. Soid by the Proprietors, and by chemists and perfumers. o .* Another Kalydors are fraudulent imitations " RAILWAY LITIGATION. - At a preliminary meeting of persons interested, held the 2d day of December, 1845, " It was resolved,—That proceedings at law having been threatened in various railway matters, it is very desirable that, with a view to the equitable arrangement of just demands, and the resistance of claims obviously made - under the impressiola that the dread of ruinous law charges will induce compliance, as also to ascertain the legal liabilities of, committee-men, shareholders, and applicants for shares ; and further to elicit the actual circumstances of various railway projects (matters far too weighty and important for indivi dual responsileility), a confidential meeting be speedily convened of parties who are interested in these objects." WILLIAM COLLINS, Esq., M.P., in the Chair. . The names of numerous persons desirous of co-operating having been given in— It was unimously resolved,—That with a view to the accomplish ment of the foregoing purposes, a Society be now formed, to be called " The Railway Mutual Protection Society." That the rules and regulations for the support and government of the Society now read, be approved and adopted. And it was ordered that the same be printed for distribution, and that Messrs. Amory, Sewell, and Moores, of Tbrogmortou-street, the solicitors of the Society, be authorised to furnish copies thereof to applicants ; and That - persons proposing to become members of the Society, are re quested to send their names and addresses to the solicitors. Upon the motion of Sir WlLLtast LOWTHOItP, it was unanimously resolved— That Daniel Whittle Harvey, Esq., be appointed President of the Society, and that the thanks; of the country are due to him for hav ing originated this important undertaking. That the thanks of this meeting be given to William Collins. Esq., M.P., for his attendance, and for the able manner in which he has presided. MARCUS TRAVERS, Secretary pro tem.. RAILWAY MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. This Society is a voluntary association of persons interested in the success and judicious administration of railways ; and especially for ascertaining the present state of the law as affecting the rights and liabilities of those connected with railways and railway projects. That in the undefined state of the law touching the ♦arious rela tions in which persons connected with railways find themselves placed, great inducements are offered to the resistance of just de mands, and to the enforcement of groundless claims; in either case imposing very serious expenses, amounting in the one to the denial of justice, and in the other to the infliction of positive wrong. It is obvious that individuals having to enforce their rights against, or to resist unwarrantable claims by bodies corporate in their cha racter, and having in their hands large funds, will do so at a serious disadvantage, without an arrangement for co-operation and mutual assistance, and the aid of a subscribed fund. It is therefore agreed that a fund shall be provided by subscription, and that the following rules and regulations shall be binding upon the members of the Society. That a Committee of seven persons, including the President, to be called the Council, shall be appointed to conduct the bulimia of the Society. That a president shall be appointed, whose sanction, with two of the Council, shall be necessary to all decisions touching the institution or defence of proceedings at law or in equity. That the Council shall consider the case of any member of the Society which may be brought before them, and shall advise whether any and what proceedings shall be taken, either at law, in equity, or otherwise, for the protection or assertion of the rights of such mem ber, and that all such proceedings as may be suggested by the Council shall be submitted to the solicitors of the Society. _ _ That, for the guidance of the Council, and for the satisfaction of the members of the Society, the opinions of several counsel at the equity and common law bars shall be taken upon the various and moat prominent questions which may affect the rights and liabilities of the subscribers and allottees of shares, as well as the Directors, Managing and Provisional Committeemen, of railways and railway projects. t _ That the names of persons seeking to become members of the So ciety shall be submitted to the Council, who shall have the absolute power of admission. That an annual subscription of Two Guineas shall be paid by each member of the Society, on or before the let of January in each year, and no person shall be deemed a member until such subscription be paid. That members who shall not renew their subscriptions on or before the Ist day of January, 1847, and so on from time to time, on or before any succeeding Ist of January, shall cease to be members of the Society. That any subscriber who may desire to confide his own case to the Council of the Society, may do so in strict confidence, and if his case is one which the Council deem to be within the scope of the Society, may then have the option of requiring his interests to be considered by the solicitors of the Company upon the payment to the funds of the Society of such further sum of money as may appear to the Coun cil appropriate and reasonable, or of placing the business in other hands upon his own responsibility. That all subscribers shall be entitled to the benefit of the opinions of counsel proposed to be taken for the guidance of the Council, and also of the advice of the counsel and of the solicitors. _ That Daniel Whittle Harvey, Esq., ie .- iiiei the appo President of -- --- 1 the Council. That R. P. Davis, Esq., be appointed the Treasurer, and Messrs. Amory, Sewell, and Moores, the solicitors of the Society. That the Council shall have power to make rules for the manage ment of the business of the Society, provided they are not repugnant to the above rules And that no subscriber shall be liable for any costs, charges, and expenses whatever beyond his subscription, and such other expenses as shall have been provided for by his engage ments with the Council. NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNHILL, LONDON. Capital.Zsoo,ooo. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This institution offors important and substantial advan tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all occasi•ns, the power to bornw, without ex pense or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid, (see table); also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of hi interests to meet ether conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. athin D eer l l V euns l t S in l anu O g N tra ? als F peinri P vt it ye O so ll a T tt i` eo . ns,o to declare ty t eT 7'h• irseicetMorgss, an d has e a na t b h l i e re Bonus, varying from iiv to 75 per cent. on the premiums paid en each Policy effected on the Profit scale. EXAMPLES. hfil 41 111 19, ivl Premium. ' 4 i Bonus Bulimia p 0 la wl' w o, s , i i 2 g i added. Cash. 6•,T 1 & ..., i ii • 1 F. £ £ .. , , 11131 , £l9 l .... 1 8 8 £B7 13 13 105 .4 1 1 , 17 8 1 £ 3 3 4 9: 1 9 1 3 1 601000 74 3 4 1 15 8 6 3 ;1 !!!! la • 1 138 13 6 61 14 3 9 210 2% 13 4 1 ,1840 1 89 0 0 41 13 4 8 0 5 247 4 5 OCCASIONAL SKETCHES—HERE AND THERE. No. v 1 FANEUIL HALL AND EDWARD 'EVERETT. BOSTON—the Athens of America, as it is deservedly called—is one of the most delightful of cities, whether its situation or its socit,ty be considered. New York is ii more bustling, Philadelphia more demure, Baltimore ' more ornamental, and Washington more pretending; but the capital of New England is unquestionably the seat and centre of all that is refined, noble, and generous in the American character. Nearly all the other cities consist entirely of long streets intersecting each other at right angles, by which arrangement, advantageous doubtless in some respects, a uniform and most distracting regularity is produced. In Philadelphia, especially, every place looks so exactly like some other place, that a stranger finds it a matter of no little difficulty to pilot himself through the tree shadowed thoroughfares. Twenty-second -street appears to be only a new edition of Second street, with different names on the glistPiling white door-plates. It is only in the neighbourhood of the wharves that anything like irregularity occurs, so that it may be easily imagined that a Prout, a Stanfield, or a Roberts might ramble through one of these prim p'aces from daylight until dark without encountering a single " bit" with which to enrich his portfolio. It is not so in Boston ; for, after having for many weeks travelled over the flats of the Quaker city, and of New York, I discovered, to my great delight, on enter ing Boston, that our carriage was ascending a hill. In deed, the view which I caught of the place from the mile-long mill-dam bridge, over whi • &he—railroad passed, had prepared me fiir irregu arities of surface, for upwards from the water's edge rose houses, tier upon tier, until, on the apex as it were of a pyramid of dwel lings, appeared the State House, whose dark dome stood in bold relief against the sky. The " City of Notions" looked more English than any other place I had seen since I quitted home. The streets were winding, and the houses irregular—occasionally a quaint-looking old dwelling would meet the eye, and there were more brick and mortar buildings than I had seen of late. Things looked substantial ; the ware houses near the quays were built of good solid granite ; so was the market-house ; and many of the larder stores were constructed of the same durable material, which is procured in large quantities from the Quincy quarries, about ten miles from the city. The shop windows were set out in quite the English style, and the drapers' stores in Washington-street would not have looked out of place in Oxford or Regent-streets. Many English books and prints were in the stationers' win dows, and the passengers in the streets were more portly and ponderous than the men of the middle and southern States. They had, too, many of them, rosy cheeks, and the ladies exhibited red and white complexions. •In one part of the city I noticed a very old house with pointed gables and grotesque chimneys, and overhanging upper stories, supported by diabolical-looking brackets. For the moment I lost all consciousness of where I was, and it was not until a very sharp east wind blew in my teeth, and a newsboy cried in a shrill voice, " Here's the Atlas extra—arrival of the steamer—great news from Europe I" that I remembered I was in New, and not in Old Eng land. The celebrated Faneuil Hall is situated in Boston, and is as well known by repute all over America as West minster Abbey or the Monument is in England. It was presented to the citizens of Boston by Peter Faneuil, a rich merchant, whose portrait adorns its interior, in the year 1742. In the year 1763 it was, in a speech by ~ a Mr. Otis, dedicated to the cause of freedom, and it is now universally known as the old "Cradle of Liberty." It was in Faneuil Hall that Daniel Webster made lais recent great Oregon speech, and thither I shall request the company of the reader, for the purpose of making him acquainted with another eminent foreigner, whose name is quite as, if not more, familiar to English ears. We will suppose ourselves arrived at the entrance of the old place. It is a huge stone structure the lower part or basement of it converted into shops, and its upper portion consisting of the Hall proper. Over the en trance is a bell-turret, and two rows of square windows run all round the building. It has no claims to atten tion on the score of architectural beauty, nevertheless, as a relic of the olden time, in excellent preservation, it is always an object of interest to strangers, and almost of affection to the citizens. Ascending a flight of broad wooden stairs, we reach 4 landing, and passing through a large old-fashioned door way we enter the Hall. It is of copious dimensions, lofty; and surrounded on three sides by a deep gallery, on the front of which, over the entrance-door, is a monster of an eagle, carved in wood, bearing on his breast a shield, with the stars and stripes painted thereon, and having the motto, " E pluribus unutn " very conspicuously painted -on a streamer which flutters gaily ou an ima ginary whirlwind of liberty. Sttiart's celebrated full-length portrait of George Washington occupies the most prominent position on the wall fronting the entrance. It is flanked by many smaller ones, of John Hancock, the Adamses (both ex-' Presidents), old Peter Faneuil, a jolly-looking gentle man, very showily dressed, and holding a plan of the' building in his hand; several ancient Governors of the State of Massachusetts, some of them in the quaint Dutch costume; and by a batch of benefactors to the city. The galleries are crowded to excess with ladies, for a meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is about to be held, and whilst the gentlemen eat, drink, and make speeches below, the fair Bostonians, who are very fond of meetings of this nature, will enjoy ice creams and eloquence in their snug seats above. It is worthy of remark, and of imitation, too, I think, that in America the fair sex have especial attentions paid them. The old saying, "When a lady's in the case You know all other things give place," is realised to its fullest extent in the land of Washington. If you are travelling in a stage coach, or a railroad car, or a steam-boat, should a lady fancy your seat, her male companion intimates as much, and you abdicate in her favour. Go to hear a popular preacher, and, in order to secure a seat, be in the church half an hour before the time for commencing the service. Hug yourself on hav ing a snug corner, and enjoy the squeezings of the un fortunates in the crowded aisle;—alas! you hear a rustling of silks near your pew door, and your doom is fixed—a commanding voice sounds in your ear, "Pray give up your seat to this lady;" and, with a very bad grace, you are compelled to join the ranks whom you so lately pitied. Politeness and courtesy to the sex is all very well, but it may be carried a little too far; and the American ladies themselves admit, or I know some of them do, that they are treated too much like dolls, by having such everlasting attentions paid them. But this is not a place for the discussion of such points of eti quette, so let us get back again to Faneuil Hall, which exhibits a gay and unwonted appearance, for the many slender pillars are wreathed with flowers of all hues; banners of various nations are disposed in festoons around the walls, and on the tables below is such a vast amount of good cheer, that no one can doubt, whilst gazing, that America is truly the "land of plenty." One might as well attempt to epitomise a cookery-book as to venture on chronicling half of the dishes which decorate a public dinner-table in America. There are squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, dressed in many ways, and a hundred other things, whose very names are unknown on this side the water; and every here and there, on primrose-coloured pats of butter, lumps of crystal ice sparkle like huge diamonds. Fish, with queer fowls of every description, joints of huge propor tions, and made dishes by the score, appear, and then vanish away before the attacks of the hungry visitors; and, thus rapidly disposing of the dinner, let us glance at the guests. At the head of the table sits the Governor of the State. He is a tall, firmly-built man, with a benevolent expression and a mild, grey eye, which has a good deal of lurking humour in its depths. No one, to look at him, would fancy him a man who possesses almost as much power as a crowned head—who holds the scales of life and death in his hands—for he more resembles a well-to-do English gentleman-farmer than a petty so vereign, which, in fact, he is for a time. His dress is carelessly arranged, and it is plain enough that he pays but little attention to personal appearance. Everybody remarks this, and the very newspapers inquire, " Does Governor Briggs wear a shirt ?" for that necessary article is not indicated by the presence of a collar. His Excellency is no great orator, but, when he speaks, the words and sentiments evidently flow from his heart. He is a great temperance advocate, and may frequently be heard advocating the claims of teetotal societies. And, not content with mere words, he carries his principles out into practice, for a very few months since he was seen, on Boston-common, picking up an insensible di unkard, whom he himself conveyed to his home, and whom, on an after visit, he made comfortable in circumstances, anLI induced to sign the pledge. The speeches at the horticultural show are, of course, "much of a muchness" with those put forth in our own country on similar occasions, and, as with us, persons of 1 all professions unite in the proceedings. People of every shade of politics can meet in flower-gardens, and so the subject-matter, and the compliments, and "all that," must be left to the reader's imagination. The evening has advanced considerably, when there is a buzz heard near the door—it grows louder and louder, until a vehement burst of cheering rings through the building, as a gentleman with a very smiling face is seen forcing his way through the crowd as well as he can, whilst every moment his hand is grasped by one and another, as if ho were an old acquaintance. And so, indeed, lie is, although years have elapsed since last he appeared in Faneuil Hall. " Hip, hip, hip ! Inure !" Now the ladies have caught a glimpse of him, and they ware scarves and handkerchiefs until the air is so agitated that it almost fans out the gas-lights. The new arrival is a prodigious favourite of theirs, and as they ' cannot well use their tongues, and join in the universal shout of welcome, they execute all manner of designs in the air, and smile so sweetly, and their eyes beam so brightly, that one envies the happy man w h o has caused all this flutter and enthusiasm. 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Lord Grey's Ministry announced, through Lord Althorp, that it was not their intention to bring f.)rward any measure for the alteration of the corn•laws, nor to support such a measure if introduced by others. March s.—Mr. Hump's motion for a Committee to coLsider the propriety of a moderate fixed duty was re jeetcd by 312 to 155 ; majority 157. All the members of Lord Grey's Cabinet who were in the House of Com mons spoke-and voted in the majority. 1835. ---- The subject does not seem to have come before either Home. 1836. No trace of the question having been moved appears in the votes either of the Lords or Commons. 1837. March 16.—Mr. Clay's motion for a Committee to consider the propriety of a fixed duty on the importa tion of foreign corn was negatived by 223 to 89; ma jority 134. May 3.—Mr. Robinson's resolution against the ten dency of the corn•laws was rejected by 108 to 42 ; minority 66. 1838. March 15.—Mr. VillierlisMotion for a Committee to consider the operation of the Corn Act of 1828 was re jected by 300 to 95; majority 205. 1839. February 18.—Lord Brougham's motion, that evi dence against the corn-laws be heard at the bar, was opposed by Lord Melbourne, and rejected without a division. February 18.—Mr. Villiers's motion to the same effect, in the House of Commons, was opposed by Lord John Russell, Lord Howick, Sir Robert Peel, and others, and negatived by 361 to 172; majority 189. March 11-15.—Mr. Villiers's motion for a Committee to consider the opration of the Corn Act of 1828 was rejected, after a five days' debate, by 342 to 195 ; ma jority 147. March 14.—Lord Fitzwilliam's motion, condemning the operation of the corn-laws, was opposed by Lord Melbourne, and negatived by 224 to 20; majority 204. 1840. April 1-3.—Mr. Villiers's motion for a Committee to consider the operation of the Corn Act of 1828 was ad journed sine die, by 227 to 131 ; majority 86. May 26.—Mr. Villiers's motion for a Committee to consider the operation of the Corn Act of 1828 was re jected by 300 to 177; majority 123. June 11.—Earl Fitzwilliam's resolution, that it is ex pedient to consider the laws relating to the importation of foreign corn, was rejected by 142 to 42; majority 100. -f-, /'~ ~~- ~ fZ ~ !¢ ~ r _ ~. Feb. 24.—Mr. Villiers's motion for a total repeal of Ithe corn-laws was rejected by 303 to 90 ; majority 213. Feb. 25.—Mr. Christopher's amendment for increasing the duties proposed in Sir Robert Peel's new Corn-law Bill was rejected by 306 to 103 ; majority 202. April 19.—Earl Stanhope's motion that the new Corn law Bill proposed by Ministers should be read a second time that day six months, was rejected by 119 to 17; majority 102. Lord Brougham's amendment on Lord Stanhope's motion, that no duty shall be imposed on foreign grain, was negatived by 109 to 5 ; majority 104. April 19.—Lord Melbourne's amendment in favour of a fixed duty was rejected by 117 to 49 ; majority 68. Lord Brougham's resolutions, against all duties on fo reign grain, were rejected by 87 to 6; majority 81. May 23.—Mr. Miles's amendment, for increasing the new tariff duties on the importation of foreign rattle, was rejected by 380 to 113; majority 267. May 24.—Mr. Villiers's motion, that the duty sht ilil be reduced to ls. a head, was negatived by 209 to ,i 4; majority 165. July 11.—Mr. Villiers's motion for a Committee - to consider the operation of the corn-laws, was rejected by 231 to 117; majority 114. 1843. February 3.—Sir Robert Peel stated that his expe rience of the present corn law had not been such as to induce him to propose farther change at present. 1-le had heard nothing to induce him to preer a fixed duty to a sliding-scale. February 17.—Lord Howick's motion for a Committee on the commercial policy of the country was negatived by 306 to 191; majority 115. In the courie el the d&.ate, Sir James Graham said that there was not much difference of (pinion about the principles of free trade; and England being no longer an agricultural country, the field of our commerce must be enlarged fur the benefit of the agricultural as well as of the commercial body; and these, be added, were opinions now recog nised by every man of common sense. But then, he argued, there was the danger of injuring agriculture. in the attempt to relieve manufactures. Air. Gladstone (then a Cabinet Minister) admitted that exports would be increased in a degree corresponding to the relaxation of restrictions on imports; that if' an p increased i m p ar t s - - - tion of foreign cor n t oo k pl ace , an d if that importation of forettfeorn were to be paid for in British goods, it would be taking a most shortsighted and false view of the interests of British agriculture to view that importa tion of foreign corn as so much displacement of British agricultural commerce. March 14.—Lord Monteagle's motion for a Committee to inquire into the operati on o f th e ex i st i ng corn-laws, was negatived by 250 to 78 ; majority 172. May 15.—Mr. Villiers's motion for an immediate and total repeal of the corn-laws, was rejected by 381 to 125; majority 256. May 19.—Resolutions to serve as a basis for the Ca nadian Corn Bill, were carried by 344 to 156; majority 188. June 2.—The Canadian Corn Bill was read a second time, by 209 to 109 ; majority, 100. June 13.—Lord John Russell's motion for a Commit tee to consider the propriety of a moderate fixed duty on foreign grain was rejected by 244 to 145 ; majority 99. In the c ourse o f t h e d e b ate, S i r Robert Peel said that the corn-law of 1842 was a compromise, assented to by the agriculturists, on the understanding that it was to be maintained; under it prices had been steady; and he declared his determination of abiding by the existing law. 1844. March 12.—Mr. Cobden's motion for a Committee on the effects of the corn laws was negatived by 224 to 133; majority 91. March 26.—Mr. Mutt's motion for a Committee to consider the propriety of admitting corn the produce of British possessions in: South Africa, India, and Austra lasia, at the same rate of duty as that levied on Canadian grain, was rejected by 119 to 49 ; majority 70. Mr. Gladstone and Lord Stanley opposed the motion, as having a tendency to produce, with more or less reason, an agricultural panic. Jun 26.—Mr. Villiers's resolutions for a repeal of the corn-laws, were rejected :by 328 to 124 ; majority 204. In the course of the debate, Lord John Russell wished that a compromise might be effected, and expressed his apprehension that a sudden repeal of the corn-laws would affect the employment of capital in agriculture, and that a tzreater importation would take place than was consis tent with the profits of the importing merchant, or the sreurity of the home cultivator. Lord Howick rrt,- claimed himself ready to vote for a total repeal. 1845. March 13.—Mr. Cobden's motion for a Committee on the effects of the corn laws was negatived by 213 to 121 : majority 92. May B.—Mr. Hutt's motion for admitting wheat from Australia on the same terms as from Canada, was nega tived by 147 to 93 ; majority 54. May 28. Lord John Russell's resolutions, embracing a proposal for remodelling the corn-laws, by substituting a fixed duty of from 4s. to 65., were rejected by 182 to 104 ; majority 78. June 10.—Mr. Villiers's annual motion for the im mediate repeal of the corn-laws, was negatived by 254 to 122 ; ma jority 132. The measure was opposed by Sir Robert Peel and Sir James Graham, in speeches, of which Lord Howick remarked, that both would ha%e been unanswerable in favour of the motion had that b:en fur a gradual repeal of the existing laws. It will be seen from the above summary that the highest number of votes which have been given in the Present House of Commons for an immediate and total rep al of the corn-laws is no more than 125 ; that the iii.;fiest number cf votes which have been obtained for the substitution of a moderate fixed duty does not ex ceed 226, while the principle of the existing law has re ceived the support of so many as 349 votes. The party, again, which opposes the present s►atute as Rot being sufficiently favourable to the agricultural interest, has been able to muster 104 votes en one occasion ; on an other, 113 ; and on a third, 109. In the House of Lords, the highest number of votes which have been recorded in favour of a total and imme diate repeal of the corn-laws is no more than G. The pniposition even to entertain the question of a moderate fixed duty has never received more than 96 votes; and this was on an occasion which involved at the same time the eery existence of the Whig Administration. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY. The business flat as usual, and noticeable only from a di3position to back Sting, Brocardo, The Traverser, and Fancy Boy, for the Derby; and Forth's lot, Mendi cant, and Sister to Flambeau, for the Oaks. To what extent this disposition was indulged will be gathered from the subjoined quotations : DERBY. 13 to 2 agst Lord E. Russell's Sting —take 7 to I 16 to 1 agst General Shubrick's Brocardo.-_t to nearly' 00/. 35 to I agst Mr. O'Brien's The Traverser—taken to 100/. 35 to 1 agst Mr. D. Cook's Fancy Boy—take 40 to 1 40 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Hoorrals—taken to 50!. 45 to I agst Duke of Richmond's Tug-net—taken to 101. 1,000 to 15 agst Mr. R. Stephenson's Sheraton—taken. OAKS. 14 to 1 agst Sir C. Monck's Vanish—taken to 20/. 20 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Cuckoo—taken to 10/. 20 to 1 agst Mr. Gully's Mendicant—take 25 to 1 25 to 1 agst Mr. J. J. Preston's Osprey —taken to 25/. 30 to 1 agst Duke of Rutland's Sister to Flambeau— taken to 25/. 9 to 1 agst Forth's lot—taken to 80/. CHESTER CUP. 2,000 to 30 agst Lord G. Bentinck's Nereus—taken. TO THE EDI7'OR OF THE SUN. SIR,—I beg to call your attention to the fact that the Thames police, paid for out of the Consolidated Fund for the protection of persons and the floating pro perty on the river, have been stationed on the Black friars-pier during the last week to assist the City police in preventing the landing and embarkation of passengers by the Waterman's steam-boats. Although several per sons have been rudely assaulted by the piermen and the City police in their attempts to land on the pier, the Thames police have not interfered. I ask, Sir, by whose authority the Thames police are allowed to act as par tisans in the dispute now existing between the Navigs gation Committee and a Steam-boat Company, and why the property of the shipowners, wharfingers, and lighter. man on the river should b e l e ft unprotected, while the river police are idling on the Corporation pier ? I am, Sir, your obedient servant, Dec. 20, 1845. F. R. • ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY DEFEATED la CANINE INSTINCT.—A most singular instance of canine saga city occurred near Horsham on Monday evening last. Mr. A. Blackiston the landlord of the Queen's Head I nn, Hors ham, went with his horse and cart to Newick on Saturday last, and took with him his dog, a very sagacious ani mal of the terrier tribe; but soon after his arrival at Newick his dog left him and returned home, and re mained there all day Sunday and Monday until six o'clock in the evening, when he was seen to go off on the road to Newick," and proceeded as far as Burchenbridgo Mill (a very dark and lonely spot, about one mile and a half from Horsham), when he must have heard his master coming, as he stvirc.kßuf hhonwrlidnga, as how if l t i o ng w as arn fa h r im as of a B a came up rudap distancehen, t the eery ho r s e m much approaching danger. ( mile on the road.) The dog waited there and continued s r 7 r.t when, all at once, he flew in the face of a pleased,h aboutow l i n 2 g oto u ro n y t ta i t l l s man conce aled in the hedge, and immediately another man sprang out of the other side of the read and tried to catch the reins of Mr. Blackiston's horse, but, being a l ar med so suddenly by th e dog, missedhis aim, and of course, Mr. B. made as fast as possible for home. 'tow, there may be many questions arise from this. How came the dog to go of just at six o'clock on Monday evening? How came he to know his master was coming that night? How was it he went as far as the mill and then began howl ing ? To these questions we can make no satisfactory reply, except, as regards the last, we conclude the animal must have seen these men standing behind the hedge, but then he must be possessed of more than usual sagacity to suspect them of mischief. All we can say is—it is a fact. —Brighton Herald. TAXES, &c. A Parliamentary paper has been issued, giving a return of all taxes repealed, reduced, ex pired, a 4 n l d to 1845, with imposed inG h re: t t h ß er rit i a n ifnonitin ( and Ireland therespectively b auret. The net balance of taxes repealed, reduced, &c., in Great Britain, in the years mentioned, was 2 , 93 7, 537 /., and in Ire land 3 39,8551. The taxes imposed in Great Britain in the same period amounted to 5,100,400/., and in Ireland 367,2421. In the present year none were imposed, and those repealed, reduced, &c., were, in Great Britain, 915,0001., and in Ire land, 17,000/. The particulars are given iu the returns which follow the aggregate statement, from the respective revenue departments. In the list given, it seems that under the 6th of George IY. ' c. 30, 490,6061. was a d vance d f or " railways," of which, on the sth of January last, 171,7591. 3s. 11d. was unpaid. For the " Thames Tunnel," 250,5001. was advanced. no portion of which had been repaid. It also appears thin, for building and enlarging workhouses, and for emigration under the Poor-law Amendment Acts, 1,734,700/. had been advanced, of which sum 952,660 1 . 14s. 6d. remained unpaid on the sth of January last. The clerk of the peace for the county of Lancaster, notwithstanding the order of the Board of Trade to the con trary, refused to receive railway plans and books of refer ences on Sunday, the 30th ult., and the agents of such lines as were thus driven to the last day, and there were many, made the required deposits on Monday morning, the Ist or December, under a protest.—Lancaster Guardian. 18.11. May 7-18.—The budget of Lord Melbourne's Nlinistry, en bracing a proposal to substitute a fixed duty of Bs. a quarter on foreign wheat (with corresponding rates on other kinds of grain), in place of the then existing corn law, was rejected by 317 to 281 ; majority 36. A dissolution of the Parliament soon after ensued ; and, in the months of June and July, the present House of Commons was elected. August 24.—An amendment on the Ministerial ad dress, in answer to the Queen's speech (which recom• mended a revision of the corn laws), was carried in the House of Lords by 168 to 96 ; majority 72. August 24.—A similar amendment in the House of Commons was carried by 360 to 269 ; majority 91. 1842. February 6.—Lord John Russell's resolution against the alteration in the corn-laws proposed by Sir Robert Peel, as not being calculated to remove the evils of the former law, was rejected by 349 to 226 ; majo rity 123. February 9.—Sir Robert Peel, in introducing the pre sent corn-law, said—" My firm belief is, that if the House of Commons should be induced to pledge itself to a total repeal, which we or. this side of the House de precate so much—without relieving permanently the manufactures of the country, you will only superadd the severest agricultural distress. Any such disturbance of agriculture as must follow from a total repeal of the corn-laws would, in my opinion, lead to unfavourable results, not only with respect to the agriculturists themselves, but also to all those numerous classes who are identified with them in interest. . . • • I retain my opinion, which I expressed some time ago, that it is of the utmost importance to the interest of this country that you should be, as far as possible, inde pendent of foreign supply. . . The protection which I propose to retain I do not retain for the especial protection of any particular class. Protection cannot be vindicated on that principle proposition I now submit to the House, I totally discl a i m any such intention. My belief, and the belief i f my col leagues, is, that it is of the highest importance to the welfare of all classes in this country, that you should take care that the main sources of your supply o f corn should be derived from domesti agriculture, whil e we also feel that any additional price whi c h you may pay in effecting that object,is an additional price which can not he vindicated as a bonus or premium to agriculture, but only on the ground of its being advantageous to the country at large. You are entitl e d t o p l ace suc h a pr i ce on foreign corn as equivalent t o th e s p ec i a l b ur d ens . borne by the agriculturists; and any add i ti ona l protec tion you give to them, I am willing to admit, can only be vindicated till the ground that it is for the interest of the country generally. . . . While, there fore, I am opposed to a system of protection ou the ground merely of defending the interests of a particular class, I, on the other hand, would certainly not be a party to any measure the effect of which would be to make this country permanently dependent upon foreign countries for any very considerable portion of its supply of corn." We make these quotations from the autho rised edition of the Premier's speech, as revised and corrected by himself. aonet 97% 6 244 hsfi t e cl I' jot; s*• $ i )f •11. Pi es ' r jobo gen r! Abe— 11i 0 g . *o'4 of 13i° goek t all. )f t h e os th ci• o f '0 0 0 , sm If