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S; • ( ' 4-7 *---:_, , 4,___ - .: . / / c c, • , , • / v" - - . z • . • , ~.• . . . i. , . -- ----) . . • . .._ ._. r 4 .10 f r 1 . ' - 2:3_ ii_ 1 t 3 • AL. .10: VT . j ri'' ( • -- _,_ ,- • ' ,-- ' . o• • .. . * "' l ' 4.0 Vtliale 3 ` l llllk • 4-- • , 1 '-' t Y'. - .4 :g 4' • c* i:5 4 ( \\ _ - 1 ALE of OLD STORES at GOSPORT. Admiralty, Somerset-place, June 18, 1851. The Commis- , - - 3 r executing the Office of Lord High Admiral Of the United KingJo,n of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give notice, that on THVESDAT, the 3d July next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, the Captain Superintendent will put up to Sale, at the Royal Clarence Victualling Yard at Gosport, several Lots of OLD STORES, consisting of serviceable Slop Clothing, Old Provisions, tiscuit Bags, Pursers' necessaries, Mess atensils, &e., &c., &c., all lying in the said Yard. Persons wishing to view the Lots must apply to the Superintendent for Notes of Admission for that purpose. Catalogues and Conditions of Sale may be had hero and at the Yard. I , LONDON FRIDAY • V s • 7 JUNE 20 , 1851. N ° . 18,328.] [PRICE ROYAL HOTEL, HOLY HEAD Mrs. HIBBERT (from the Refreshment Rooms, Wolverton), begs to Inform the Nobility and Gentry that she has taken, and will enter upon the above Establishment at Midsummer, and respectfully Solicits their patronage and support. Commercial Gentlemen are particularly informed that a depart !tent will be appropriated for their especial use, and that it will be an object of the first importance to endeavour to afford them every accommodation they may require. The greatest care will be taken in the selection of Wines and Spirits, and the whols will be conducted on a scale of liberality which she trusts will meet with encouragement and support. The Carriages are now taken down to the Pier by the Extension Line, so that Passengers can land immediately from the Boats, and Rooms and Lavatories are erecting at the New Station for refresh raent and accommodation: until these are completed, the Carriages Stop at the Hotel, and ample time will be allowed. N.B. Carriages, Lock-up Coach-houses, &c., &c. NEW EDITION OF THE LIVES OF THE QUEENS. G UARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSUR ANCE COMPANY. No. 11, LOMBARD-STREET, London. DIRECTORS. THOMSON HANKEY, jun., Esq., Chairman. (Ijtrjfil Eooreehl John eDi ofj.ai r lcxhrio. W ihio:l:::: A bi:Etsb,tE L l3D:oE i sreny:sdr, E ekg.: : :: t EE: R s:EqqE .. s. F s.qq. A . RQUEI AR, Bart. Deputy -C h air at att. Stewart Marjoribanks, Esq. John Martin, Esq., M.P. Rowland Mitchell, Esq. James Morris, Esq. Henry Norman, Esq. Henry R. Reynolds, jun., Esq. John Labouchere, Esq. John Thornton, Esq. James Tulloch, Esq. George Lyall, Esq. Henry Vigue, Esq. AUDITORS. X. W. Robarts, Esq. Henry Sykes Thornton, Esq. I Lewis Loyd, jun., Esq. John henry Smith, Esq. ACTUARY—Griffith Davies, Esq., F.R.S. LIFE DEPARTMENT.—Under the provisions of an Act of Par liament, this Company now offers to future insurers four-fifths of the Profits with Quinquennial Division, or a low Rate of premium without participation of Profits. The next division of Profits will be declared in June 1855, when all participating policies which shall have subsisted at least one year at Christmas, 1854, will be allowed to share in the profits. At the several past divisions of profits made by this Company, the reversionary Bonuses added to the policies from one.half the profits amounted, on an average of the different ales, to about 1 per cent. per annum on the sums insured, and the total bonuses added at the four septennial divisions exceeded 770,0001. FOREIGN RISKS.—The extra Premiums required for the East and West Indies, the British Colonies, and the northern parts of the United States of America, have been materially reduced. INVALID LlVES.—Persons who are not in such sound health as would enable them to insure their Lives at the Tabular Premiums, may have their Lives insured at Extra Premiums. LOANS granted on Life Policies to the extent of their values, pro vided such Policies shall have been effected a sufficient time to have attained in each case a value not under 501. ASSIGNMENTS OF POLICIES—Written Notices of, received and registered. Notice is hereby given, that Assurances which expire at Mid summer must be renewed within fifteen days at this Office, or with Mr. Sams, No. 1, St. James's-street, corner of Pall-mall, or with the Company's Agents throughout the Kingdom, otherwise they be come void. NEW WORK ON STRICTURE ,AND SPERMATORRHCEA. Just published, Bvo., in cloth, )ric4 3s. 6d., by post (free), 45., ATREATISE on th e CURE o f STRICTURE of the URETHRA; contaning the True Reasons wily that Disease so often assumes such an Intractable character; with Rules and Instructions for the suctesful Treatment of every Form of Urethral Contraction, based on tie results of extensive and pro longed experience. To which is ulded, Practical Observations on the Treatment of Spermatorrhma ty Cauterization. By F. B. COURTFNAY, M.R.C.S.L. "These who complain most loudy are those only who know not how to use the common instrumelts. . . . . The prac tice of surgeons has been markedwith a ll ki n d s o f v iolence, and in difference about the simple ewe of diseases, and a passion for operations, and all the excesses and horror of surgery."—John Bell. H. Bailliere, 219, legent-street, London. DUCHY COURT OF LANCASTER, June 19 . (Before the Right Lion. the Earl of CARLISLE, Chan cellor, assisted by Mr. ECUs, Q.C., Attorney-General of the Duchy.) THE CHARGE AGAINST MR. RANSHAY, JUDGE OF THE With the Magazines, on the 30th of June, will be commenced the publication, in Eight Monthly Bvo. Volumes (comprising from 600 to 700 pages), price 12s. each, elegantly bound, of the L IVES OF THE QUEENS OF ENGLAND. By AGNES STRICKLAND. Dedicated by Express Permission to her Majesty. LIVERPOOL COUNTY COURT. This day the Court again sat for the fourth time. On the previous day witnesses were examined on the part of Mr. RAmshay, when the Court adjourned to receive the reply of Mr. Whateley, but on the Chancellor calling upon the Learned Counsel to proceed, Mr. DYZES said that he had another witness who bad only that morning arrived in town, and who had come forward unsolicited to give evidence against the allega tions of the Guardian Society. The COURT ha►ing consented to receive the evidence, Mr. John R. Miles, proprietor of a day and boarding school, Chadwick-street, Liverpool, was examined in favour of Mr. Ramshay. Mr. WHATELEY was then heard in reply. He con cluded his address by saying that those by whom he was instructed hall acted from public motives. The memorial of the society did not impute to the judge any want of legal capability, but that he did not possess that cool and calm demeanour which ought to characterise the conduct of a judge. No one would rejoice more than he if the charges had not been proved. He was sure the decision of his Lordship would be received with the greatest respect. The Noble CHANCELLOR, observed that in order to come to a proper decision on the case, it would be ne cessary for the Court to take time in the consideration of the evidence. No delay would take place, and when the decision was formed, he would direct a communication to be made to the legal gentlemen engaged on either side, to whom he was much obliged for the great ability they had displayed, and for the assistance they had afforded the Court. The Court then adjourned. A NEW, REVISE!), and NIUCH AUGMENTED EDITION, EMBELLISHED WITH PORTRAITS OF EVERY QUEEN, Beautifully Engraved from Authentic -ources. N.B. The First Volume %ill contain the Lives and Portraits of Thirteen Queens, and a fine Portrait of the Author. In announcing the new and mach augmented edition of this im portant and interesting work, which has been considered unique in biographical literature, the publishers beg to direct attention to the following extract from the preface:—" A Revised Edition of the WHITE SWAN HOTEL, PAVEINIENT, TORE. ROBERT REED begs most respectfully to inform his Friends, Commercial Gentlemen, and the Public generally, that he has taken the well-known and old-established Commercial and Family Hotel, WHITE SWAN, pavement, York (which is situated in the most open and central part f the city), for many years conducted by the late Mrs. Lockwood, and he hopes by strict attention to the comfort Or those who will favour him with their commands, to merit a share of public patronage. • The House has been entirely new furnished in the most handsome Style, and is now replete with every convenience. Capacious and elegant Coffee-room, excellent Show-rooms, and Other suitable apartments for Commercial Gentlemen. Wines and Spirits of the finest quality ; India Pale. Burton, and other Ales; drau4ht and bottled Porter. Good Stables, loose Boxes, and lock-up Coach houses. The House will be ready for the reception of friends on the 30th of Jane instant. Lives of the Queens of England,' embodying the important collec tions which have been brought to light sikce the appearance of ear lier impressions, is now offered to the world, embellished with Por• traits of every Queen, from authentic and properly verified sources. The series, commencing with the Consort of William the Conqueror, comprises thirty Queens who have worn the crown matrimonial, and four the regal diadem of this realm. We have related the parentage of every Queen, described her education, traced the influence of fa mily connexion* and national habits on her conduct, both public and private, and given a concise outline of the domestic as well as the general history of her times, and its effects on her character, and we have done so with singleness of heart, unbiassed by selfish interests or narrow views. Such as they were in life we have endeavoured to portray them, both in good and ill, without regard to any other consideration than the development of the f icts. Their sayings, their doings, their manners, their costume, will be found faithfully chro nicled in this work, whick also includes the most interesting of their letters." _ . FIE R MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE CITY. The old spires of Londot have witnessed many gorgeous pa geants, many royal "progress," and many manifestations of " citizen loyalty ;" the ancient llliptic arch of Temple-bar has un folded its massive gates to the ad m i ss i on o f man y sovereigns and many cavalcades ; the ample aria of Guildhall has been the scene of barquetings, sumptuous and da2ding in the extreme ; the window sills and balconies of the old hones in th e comme rcial thoroughfares of the great capital have been ertwded by spectators of many impos ing processions ; and the glad-pt ding bells of the old churches have which is announced to take place in c omme moration of the Great Exhibition will be one which wil bear com p ar i son with any previous hailed many occasions of civic end ro y a l f e stivity ; yet the event demonstration. The splendour attendant on tie Queen's first visit to the City of London will be vied with in the forthcoming event ; and London is again to become a scene transcewlently magnificent. While this is to take place in he City, the event is of a " national" character ; and every Englishnitn will be expected to do his duty of loyalty on so great an occasion. Such au event will, no doubt, im part an impetus to trade, and beattended with general results of the most satisfactory character. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Fenders, and Fire-irons, Kitchen Ranges, Hall and Church Stoves, Tea lirns and Kettles, Table Cutlery, Lamps, Baths of as kinds, ornamen tal Wire-work, Tents, Iron Bedsteads, Purdoniuns, &c., at the PANCLIBAN ON ; also the largest assortment of Papier Mache Tea trays and Dish-covers in London. Every article warranted, marked hi plain figures, and delivered free of all carriage expenses, 200 miles. W. MASSEY and Co., 58, Baker-street, and 5, King-street, Port taan-square. Furnishing lists and estimates may be had on applica tiOn. Colturn and Co., Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. To be had of all Booksellers throughout the Kingdom. Fifth Edition, price 18s. cloth, IIAYDN'S DICTIONARY OF DATES AND UNIVERSAL REFERENCE. " A volume containing upwards of 15,000 articles, and perhaps more than 15 times 15,000 facts. What the London Directory is to the merchant. this Dictionary of Dates will be found to be to those who are searching after information, whether classical, political, do mestic, or general."—Times. Edward 3loxon, 44, Dover street. GEORGE KEYS, Secretary. THE FINE CUTLERY TRADE, &c., &c. A good opportunity offers for an industrious and active Young Man, who can speak the French Language, to assist in the Retail Department. Apply, by letter only, with particulars of qualification, &c., to B. C., at Mr. Kendall's, No. 27, New-street, Covent-garden. CAUTION. —In consequence of several parties selling a Sanoe under the appellation of " RELISH," A. SOYER respectfully acquaints the nobility and public, that the only Relish made by him has his Portrait on the Bottle, and also the Starnes of his wholiale agents, CROSSE and BLACKWELL. Gore House, Kensington, April 22, 1851. L AKES of KILLARNEY, COVE of CORK, &c. LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.—TICKETS, available for three weeks, enabling parties to visit the celebrated Tabular and Suspension Bridges over the Menai Straits, the City of Dublin, the Lakes of Killarney, and City and Cove of Cork, will be issued until September next from the following stations, where full Particulars may be had : First Class. Second Class. London to Killarney and back £6 0 0 - X:i 0 0 Birmingham to Killarney and back 5 0 0 - 4 5 0 Manchester to Killarney and back 4 4 0 - 310 0 Chester to Killarney and back 4 0 0 - 3 5 0 By order, MARK HUISH. General attaaagor's-office, Euston Station, May, 1851. L ES LACS de KILLARNEY—Le PORT de CORK, &c. CHEMIN DE FEE (LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY). Des BILLETS, valables pendant trois semaines, pour les personnel qui desirent vis'ter le celebre Pont suspendu et le Pont tubulaire sur les Letroits de Menai, la ville de Dublin, les Lacs de Killarney, et le Port de Cork, seront delivre jusqu 'au mole de Septembre, aux Stations suivantes, oa l'on donnera tousles Benseignements neces litres : Classe 1. Classe 2. Be Londres a Killarney et retour.. •• . .... ,f 6 0 0 £5 0 0 De Birmingham a Killarney et retour .. 5 0 0 4 5 0 De Manchester a Killarney et retour .. •• .. 4 4 0 3 10 0 be Chester a Killarney •t retour .... ...... 4 0 0 3 5 0 Par ordre, MARK SWISH. Bureau du Directeur GCneral, Euston Station, 31ai, 1851. D IE SEEN von KILL ARNEY, der HAFEN von CORK, &c. LOY DON 15ND NORTH-WESTERN EISENBAHN. BILLE fE giiltig wahrend Drei Wochen fur Personen, welche die beriihmte Tubular-Briicke, die Ketten-Briicke an der ➢leerenge von Ilenai, die Stadt Dublin, die Seen von Killarney, and den Hafen von Cork zu besuchen wiinschen, werden bis zuai Monat September auf folgenden Stationen ausgegeben, wo such the Mithige Auskanft legeben werden kann. lte Claw. 2te Classe. Von London nach Killarney und zuruck • ... £6 0 0 .. £5 0 0 Von liirminrzham nach Killarney und zuruck 5 0 0.• 4 5 0 VOA Manchester nach Killarney und zuruck. 4 4 0 .. 310 0 Pon Chester nach Killarney und zuruck .... 4 0 0• • 3 5 0 Auf verordnung der Directien, MARK HUISH. Bureau der General Directien, Euston Station, Mai, 1851. DIRECT ROUTE to the CENTRE and NORTEI of SCOTLAND, via LONDON and NORTH WESTERN and SCOTTISH CENTRAL RAILWAYS. JUNE, 1851. _ Trains leave n.m• p.m. p.m. Elision Station, London lO 0 •• • • 5 0 •• .. 845 p.m. Liverpool. ..... ....... . 330 .... 7 0 •• • a.m. a.m. 2 S .... 8 35 .. .. 3 43 .... 9 .0 .. 4 43 .... 10 30 .• •• p.m. Aberdeen.. •• . Fares greatly reduced. By order, ROBERT JOHNSTONE, Railway Office, Perth. June 2, 1351. Maneheuter...... • • • • •• • • • Arrive at a.m. 2 37 p.m. 1 23 2 58 4 8 stiding ........................ Perth Dandoo:: • • • • • '• • • • • • • • • • . •• MIDLAND RAILWAY. LOANS ON DEBENTURES. The Directors of the Midland Railway Company are prepared to receive LOANS on security of Debentures (to replace Loans becoming _due), for three, five, or seven years , in sums of One Hundred rentals and upwards, at interest after the rate of 41. per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly. Application to be made to the Secretary at the Company's Office Derby. By order, Derby, May 19, 1851. J. F. BELL, Secretary. GRAVESEND STAR PACKETS. lore Cabin and Second Class Railway SIXPENCE to or from Loudon and Gravesend. saloon and First Class ditto, NINEPENCE. Igo other Packets call at the Grays, Greenhithe, and Purfieet Piers. Tile Packets call at the Piers as underlined (weather permitting). FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND. -, WEEK DAYS. Time. 11% 12% I i jst 5 61. 5 , 7 8 8% SUNDAYS, 4 U I 1 iZ _8 Time. 11% 1.8% 11% 1% 11% Direct Trains from the Boats r Omnibuses from Ferichurch-at Very quarter of an hour. PROM BRUNSWICK WHARF, the following Trains from larked t 7eet Station to all parts of London BLACKWALL. on the arrival of le Fenchnrch•street Station. I WIEK DAYS. SIIND•Ta. Xi .... g 0 8 • g .54 5,.. 5 .ii . : kl s .a. Time. 1- ' 4AZ '0 ' 0" 'll Time. 8 ;..- II 0 Ls 11 8 7 ri . a 2 8 i 8 0 s 0 ,-. 1i 1 c' , ..i as —,..._... _. — 9U — 1 N 10 4 104 11 1 ,E ...., IVA _ 154 11 1 4 It 24 — l 24 44 34 e 5 4 454, Passages marked * are run direct. BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 41.48. ; Six Months, 21. 151 Three Months, 11. 158.; to be had of the Collectors on board t BOAT TICKETS.— . , Three Months, 11. 155.; packets ; or Mr. Monk. Superior Steam Pack Star Office, Fenchurch. June 12, 1851. :es marked * are 'we've Months, V, to be had of tht Terrace Pier. Gra' :ets for r. xcuralonl. t-street Terminus, run direct. as. ; Six Months, 21. 158. ; Collectors on board the v(,send. . apply to Mr. W. Morgan, Blackwall Railway. APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED. LEA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops and all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Sala and by its tonic and invigorating properties enables the stomach to perfectly digest the food. The daily use of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe guard to health. Sold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrins, 6, Vere-street, Oxford greet, London, and 68, Broad-street, Worcester ; also by Messrs. Barclay and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other Oilraen the principal dealers in and Merchants, London ; and enerallY bY sauce. N.B. To guard against imitations, see that the names ottle .of " LEA and ',TRAINS" ars upon the label and patent cap of the b _______-------_ IN SIX LANGUAGES FORTIETH EDITION. CON'TAINLNG THE REMEDY FOR TH E PREVENTION OF DISEASE. Illustrated by One Hundred Anat om i c al Coloured Engra Tin g 3 on Stem. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA PACITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. A New and Improved Edi tion, enlar g ed to 196 pages, price 25. 6d. by post, direct from the Establishment. 35. 6d. in postage stamps, All Communications being strictly conldential, the Authors have discontinued the publishing of Cases. THE bILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the exhaustion and physical decay of the system, produced by merozessive indulgence xp , the consequences of infection, or the abuse of nrY, with elicit dire c tions for the as of the preventive lotion, followed by observations on the Married State, and the disqualifica tions which prevent it. Illustrated by 100 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., 19, Berncrs-street, Oxford-street, Lon don, Published by the Authors ; and sold by Strange, 21, Pater noster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; and Gor don, 146, Leadanhall-street, Louden. PAsi I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive Organs, and is illustrated by 28 Coloured Engravings. FAIT 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive in dulgence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakws, nervous excitement, syst e m, pr 10 Explanatory Engraving'• Iheapacity. Illustrated by Posy 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by 62 Coloured Engi av- PART IT, contains a Remedy for the Prevention of Disease by a dmple application, by which the danger of infection is obviated. This important part of the Work should not escape the reader's notice. PART Ir. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its du ties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Tire COILDIAL BALM 01 SYZIACUBI is exclusively employed in trea ting nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 11 s. and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, s econ dary symptoms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 1 le. and 33e. per bottle. Ferry's Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 9d., 45. 6d., and I Is. re r box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, sleet, stricture, and chronic inflammation of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, IL A minute detail of the case is required: age, habits, and posi tion in society. 51. Packets, with advice, to be had at the Esta blishment only, by which the fee, 11., is saved. Messrs. Perry, are in attendance daily at 19, Burners-street, Oxford-street, Lon. trM Eleven till Two, aid Five to Eight; on Bnntly, from 10 One. a ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, TRAFALGAR-SQUARE. The EXHIBITION of the ROYAL ACADEMY' is NOW OPEN. Admission (from Eight o'clock till Seven), One Shilling—Catalogue, One Shilling. JOHN PRESCOTT KNIGHT, RA., Secretary. THE GENERAL EXHIBITION of PIC TURE'4, by the Living Painters of all Countries, is NOW OPEN to the Public, in Lichfield House, No. 13. St. James's-square, daily, from Eleven to Five o'clock, admittance, One Shilling; and in the Evening, lighted with Gas, from Eight to Eleven o'clock, at the same charge. IMPORTANT TO READ. ELEGANCE AND ECONOMY COMBINED, AND SILVER SUPERSEDED. Nos. 41 and 42, BARBICAN. SEND EIGEIT POSTAGE STAMPS, and by return, and post free, you will get a handsome teaspoon of CHARLES WATSON'S SOLID ALBATA PLATE. This beautiful material has now enjoyed An unparalleled success for ten years. It has survived all other solid sub•titutes: has gone the circuit of the globe ; has been tested for its sweetness and purity, in all climates, for every domestic use ; and, however uto pian it may appear to the sceptical reader, C. WATSON stakes his reputation on its possessing all the essential attributes of silver, both in wear and sweetness. His establishment also contains every article in electro-plate. from the most neat and simple to the most costly and recherché. Knives and Forks, Paper Tea-Trays, Dish Covers, and an endless variety of Jewellery. Good Strong I Electro- Electro- Threaded. plated Albata Plate. Threaded. Fiddle. Fiddle. Fidd e. Doz. Doz. Doz. Doz. Doz. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Table Spoons • • 16 6 21 0 30 0 45 0 63 0 Table Forks • • .. 16 6 21 0 30 0 45 0 63 0 Dessert Spoons.. 12 6 16 6 25 0 36 0 43 0 Dessert Forks .. 12 6 16 6 25 0 36 0 42 o Tea Spoons .• .. 5 6 8 0 13 6 18 0 30 0 A WEDDING RING AND A GUARD RING for 215., both of them sterling gold and stamped. Parties at any distance, by cutting the circle of their finger on a piece of card, and enclosing it with a Post-office order, will have them sent by return of post. This is an agreeable and pleasant mode of purchasing these arti cles, and saves a personal application. A Gold Chain for either Lady or Gentleman, weighing half an ounce, 40s. ; an ounce, 80s. L A MPS.—THE PATENT CANDLE LAMY'S have obtained for themselves a deserved and unrivalled superiority, and reasonaNly so. Oil Lamps are most offensive to the smell, and the ephemeral Carn phlne emits such smut and unwholesome effluvia as to injure health and ruin dresses, &c., whilst the Caudle Lamp is inodorous and pure. CHARLES WATSON invites the public to an inspection of the above, in every variety, commencing with the Queen's Lamp, from is. to 265. ; the mid size, from 12s. to 355. ; and the magnum, from Ms. to five guineas. Candles for the above at the lowest price in the trade. COMMI7NION SERVI 'ES of all sizes. ESTABLISHED in 1795.—Address, 41 and 42, Barbican. Merchants, Shippers, &c., allowed a liberal discount. A Catalogue sent post free. All goods exchanged if not ap proved of. 31ETROPOLITAN COUNTIES and GENE RAL, LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 2T, Regent-streEt t Waterloo place, London, TXI7STEES. Spence Horatio Walpole, Esq., Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. N.?. Edward Vansittart Neale, Esq. Henry Peter Fuller, Esq. Samuel Driver, Esq. John Griffith Frith, Esq. Henry Peter Fuller, Esq. Jelin Palk Griffin, Esq. Peter Hood, Esq. Capt. Hon. G. F. Hotharn, R.N. Life A , stranees, Annuities, an profits divided amongst the assun plication. DIRECTORS. Thomas Littledale, Esq. Edward Lomax, Esq. Samuel Miller. Esq. Edward Vaosittart Neale, Esq. Sir Thomas N. Reeve William Studley, Esq. Endowments. Three-fourths of L. Prospectuses, post-froe, on ap- F. FErti lISON CAMROUX, Manager. METROPOLITAN CIE LIFE ASSURANCE No. 3, Princes-street, Bank. The Directors hereby give notice to Members whose Premiums fall due on the .sth of July next, that the same must be PAID within Thirty days from that date. The Premiums are paid Yearly, Half-yearly, or Quarterly, on the sth of January, sth of April, sth of July, and sth of October, either of which several days constitutes the commencement of the year to Members. Persons, therefore, desirous of entering the So ciety as Members on the sth of July next, should appear or lodge their proposals at the office on or before that day. This Society, for Mutual and General Assurance, appropriates the whole of its profits to the benefit of parties assuring their own lives for the whole term of lite as Members of the Society. For the year ending the sth of April, 1852, an abatement of 51 per cent. has been declared on the Premiums of all Members of Five Years' standing and upwards. RICHARD HEATIIFIELD, Superintendent. Princes-street, Bank, June 11, 1851. T HE TIMES LIFE ASSURANCE AND GUARANTEE COMPANY. 32, Ludgate dial. Notice is hereby given, that Interest on the Subscribed Capital of this Company at the rate of 51. per cent. per annum will be Payable to the Proprietors on and after the 30th day of June instant, between the hours of Eleven and Two o'clock. 32, Ludgate hill, June 19, 1851. 11. B. SHERIDAN, Manager. The Great Exhibition and the Royal Polytechnic Institution. All the most interesting Deposits at the Great Exhibition will, in „ . turn, be lectured on at the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION The present Lectures are on the Chemistry of the Minerals and Crystals at the Great Exhibition, beginning with Diamonds, Rubies, alt.! Pearls, by J. H. Pepper, Esq. ; and on Bakewell's Patent Copying Telegraph, by Dr. Bachhoffner. —The Rotation of the Earth, exhibited by Foucault's Experiments.—The great economy of Cook ing by Gas explained.—A Lecture on the History of the Harp, by Frederick Chatterton, Esq., with Vocal Illustrations.—Two Series of splendid Dissolving Views.—Diver and 1 lying Bell, &C. . . Admission, Is.TSCCoOIs, half price. Open daily from Half-past Ten to Five, and every Evening from Seven till Half-past Ten. Carriage paid to any part of the kingdom. PRINCE ALBERT'S MODEL COTTAGES. One practical lesson Is worth a volume of description, or a whole library of theories. Prince Albert had his own notion of the comforts to be secured in the plan of a cottage, and took the opportunity which was afforded by the World's Exhibition, to re duce to practice what was uppermost in his mind, by actually building specimens in the Park, and it is not too much to say, that his Royal Highness's Model Cottages are among the most interesting of the many exampless of British industry and of design. Talking and writing about novelties in art or science are very well in their way, hut exhibiting the work ready done brings a thing home to common sense. It was this considera tion that induced Messrs. E. MOSES and SON' to keep on hand THOUSANDS of NOVELTIES in DRESS ; they might have in formed the public that they procured the first artist in Europe, hundreds of the best workmen in the world, and that they would make any quantity of clothing in the first style of elegance and novelty in an incredibly short time ; but it was far better to make them, and show what they could do, than to talk or write about it ; let any one walk through their stow rooms and sec thousands of the newest fashions in every variety of costume, all marked with prices so low that none would believe without seeing them, and thousands of visitors who go there daily confess the fact, hundreds who go de termined to be measured for something to try their clothing, see the superiority of everything, and buy at once from their enormous stock. In fact there is no differs , ce between the stock always kept up in every department, and articles made to measure, the only dif ference in the prices is, the charge for making a single article where things are usually given cut in hundreds. It would be worth any person's while to visit the gigantic Mart la Aldgate, or the West-end Brapch in New Oxford-street, to examine the material, the style, the workmanship, and the beautiful cut of all their clothes ; it would be seen at once that, for price and quality, there is nothing approach ing them, for everything is charged but a trifle over half the price of all ordinary tailors. The great Mart is considered in attraction as second to the Crystal Palace, and there are specimens of embroi dered dress at the Mart far superior to anything in the World's Great Show. A handsome ♦lmanac, for the year 1851, can be had gratis, on application. The new edition of " Everybody's Book, containing a full report if the late important trial, may be had gratis, on application, or by etter, post free. E. MOSES and SON have no connexion with any other horse it out of London, except the following : -- London City Establishment, 154, 155, 156, and 157, Minories, 83, 44, 85, and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating. London West-end Branch, 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street, 1, 2' end 3, Hart-street, all communicating. Bradford " Yorkshire" Branch, 19, Bridge-street. Sheffield Branch, 36, Fargate. Tailors, Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Bost and Shoe makers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen. The Establishments are closed from sunset Friday to sunset Sa turday, when business is r.srtned till Twelve o'clock. Ici l'on parle Francaise. Qui si parla Italiano. Hier spricht man Deutsch. Aqui se habla Espanol. LAURENT'S GRAND CASINO, Licensed by Act of Parliament. ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL STREET, ST. JAMES'S. ;Sole Lessee, Charles Emile Laurent, Jun., 57, Brompton-square.) OPEN EVERY EVENING, With LAURENT'S UNRIVALLED BAND. Principal Cornet-a-Pistons, M. Boulcourt. Doors open at Half-past Eight o'clock—Dancing to coMMCIIOO at sine and terminate at Half-past Eleven o'clock precisely. Admission, Ono Shilling. pARR'S LIFE PILLS, ARE ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE BEST MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. Old Parr, by a simple herbal medicine prepared by himself—and the prescription or mode of preparing which has been fortunately discovered within these few years — preserved his health and mental faculties during the reign of ten Kngs and Queens of England. The attention of all classes has been attracted to the undeniable virtue of Parr's Life Pills, and a vast majority of the people have evinced their unqualified approval of the high character awarded this medi cine, and are daily becoming tore and more convinced, not only of the efficacy, but, to use a more familiar term, the innocency of this renovator of the humax race. Purchasers are also requested to observe that the fac-simile of the Proprietors' signature, " T. Roberts and C 0.," Crane-court, Fleet street, London, is printed on the direction wrapped round each box, without which none are genuine. sold by all respectable Chemists. Price Is. IM., 2s. 9d., and amity packets I Is. each. Full directions are given with each box. Ihe " Life and Times of Thomas Parr" may be had gratis of all agents both in town or country. VRAMPTON'S PILL of HEALTH. The following testimonial is another proof of the great efficacy of this medicine : Winehmore Hill, MlEldlesex, April 16, 1851. " Sir,—ln considerati o n of the g reat benefit I have derived from taking Frampton's Pill of Health, I feel it a duty that I owe to you and the public to send you the following statement. For upwards of nine years I have experienced the efficacy of this excellent medicine. I had long previously been afflicted with headache and indigestion but a friend hav i ng induced me to make a trial of Fram p ton's Pill s , I now inform you that a few doses gave me great relief; and during this long period of time I have taken them in preference to any other medicine ; and I have the ha pp iness of saying that I never had better state of health, which I attribute to Frampton's Pills. I b eg further to add, that t his medicine is in general use by my family, and we know of nothiag to equal it. " I am, Str,pmr; r espeetfully, THOMAS PROVINCE. " To Mr. T. Front, 229, Strand, London. This excellent Family Fill is a medicine of long-tried efficacy for correcting all disorders of the stomach and bowels, and are a pleasant, safe, easy apperient, they unite the recommendation of a mild operation with the most successful effect, and require no re straint of diet or confinement during their use. Ask for FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229 Strand, London," on the Government Sta mp. Price Is. 1, d. and 2s. 9d. per box. D' To be had o f Sherwood, CULVERWELL'S NEW WORKS. 147, Fleet-street;: Mann 39, Cornbill ; or direct from the Author , price One Shil li ng each; by post, Is. 6d. P.NJOYMENT OF LIFE. 23, Paternoster - row ; C arvalho ; "Health, Recreation, and rational Use of Time." 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MieyinlB4lPolicyinlB4B at Death. ------ ------ £5OOO 13 years lOraths,X63B 6 8 JE7B7 10 0 £6410 16 8 5000 , 1 year .. .. 112 10 0 1 10 0 1000 .12 years 100 0 0 157 10 0 1257 10 0 1000 7 years .. .. 157 10 0 1157 10 0 1000 l'year .. .. 22 10 0 1022 10 0 500 12 years 50 0 0 78 15 0 628 15 0 500 1 4 years .. .. 45 0 0 545 0 0 500 ' 1 year .. .. 11 5 0 , 511 5 0 The Premiums, nevertheless, are on the most moderate scale, and only one-half need be paid for the first five years when the In sarance is for Life. Every information afforded on application to the Resident Direc tor, No. 8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London. nATT Y' S GRAND NATIONAL lIIPPODRONIE, Kensington.—Crowded daily to witness un equalled feats, and in order to insure a continuance of the splendid career of success that is now attending this stupendous place of amusement, it is the determination of the proprietor to spare neither pains nor expense in maintaining the supremacy it has acquired. Private Boxes Admission to the Reserved Seats - 3s. Od. First-class do. Second do. Third do. Doors open at Five. Performance to commence precisely at Six. Mons. Franconi, Director of the Cirque National de France, and his unrivalled Troupe of Equestrian Artists arc engaged, and will appear twice daily : Afternoon, at Three ; Evening, at Eight. CREMORNE GARDENS. This Mammoth Establishment is NOW OPEN for the Season, under the direction of Mr. T. It. SIMPSON, with a new Grand Gala. entitled TIIE FEAST OF ROSES, of a novel and startling description, illustrative of T. Afoore's beautiful poem, " Ladah Itookli"—lmmense concentration of talent and attraction — new Fairy Ballet, entitled THE STAR OF BEAUTY; or, The Imp of Fire, composed and produced by Ilerr Deulin, with entire new scenery, by Messrs. 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Doors open at Half , past Two. - On Sundays, no charge for Admission, except by Refteshmenl Curd, price Sixpence. The Proprietors have mado arrangements with the Iron and Ci tizen Steam-boat Companies to convey their patrons to London after the entertainments. DR. LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY. With Plain Directions for their Prevention and Care. FIFTY COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL. Just published, in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian, in a Sealed Envelope, na. Gd., or post-free. from the Ruthor, for forty-two Stamps, SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise on the Physiology of Marriage, and on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which destroy the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations on the certain Prevention and successful Treatment of Nervous Debility, Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, 'stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indio ;lreton, as adopted by Lallemand, Ricord, and other eminent mem bers of the faculty in France. With Fifty coloured Engravings, Illustrating the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseanes of the Re productive Organs, explaining their structures, uses, and functions, and the various injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, nn So c i ety, t er Doctor of Z{7 , 7h iedi , B ein E e, D s r o t O r f it o u I ;D f fi e 4Q MemberC E N 0 , f fLheOuniDv University of min- L bur ico g n h t ,lT afo on o o f r it ar p T of ht h e e m ea be rie r s o , f Et t ai he l, L L o o n n d d o o n o, H s e fe s m pi b ta e l r M of e th di e ca H l ian Medical Society of Edinburgh, Sec., Sec. This work contains a plain and complete description of the ana tomy and physiology of the reproductive organs, and of their relative conditions in health and disease. The author, who has taken the highest medical honours, as evidenced by the diplomas and testimo nials inserted in the work, is the only legally qualified medical man who has exclusively, and for many years, devoted his studies to the treatment of these complaints. He may be consulted with ad vantage by all those whose constitutions may have become debili tated threngh secret practices acquired in youth, or by the excesses of later years, whereby the pleasures of life are marred, the objects of marriage frustrated, and existence itself rendered a term of un- Ceasing misery and regret. Published by the Author, and may be had of J. Gilbert, 49, Pater noster-row ; Hannay, 6 3, Oxford -street ; Starie, Titchborne-street, Haymarket ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Mann, 23, Comhill, or free by post for forty-two stamps, from the author's residence, who may be consulted on these disorders personally, or by letter; daily, tO4l trOal fr.9m 04 till 41U For such an occasion who wotld not assume a respectful and re spectable change of dress? This will be one of the distinful , hing characteristics of the occa sion ; and llyam and Co. have met the requirements of the event with their wonted promptitude of pcoaration. A revision of fashion (so to speak) has taken place Nit); Hyam and Co.; and the result Is a display of novelties never lbfore furnished. The beauty of liyam and Co.s attire is apparent not only in gen tlemen's dress, but likewise in habiliments for the young • and as the occasion of her Majesty's visit will be celebrated during the Mid summer vacation, the proprietcrs would impress upon parents and guardians the advisability of madug selections from their Establish ment, where nothing is displayed that will not add an extraordinary embellishment to the scene of her Majesty's visit. lIYAM and Co., Tailors, Clothiers, and Manufacturers. West-end Establishment, andel' • • • • • • .. 86, Oxford-street. City Establishment, Londoi .... • • 36, Gracechurch-street. Provincial I s tablishm ents. Manchester —26, Market-street, Ilull-17, Market-place. Manchester-63, King-street. Bristol-42, Wine-street. Liverpool-63 & 65, Lord-street. , Glasgow-48, Argyll-street. Birmingham-23, New-street. Dublin.--30, Dame-street. Leeds-45, Briggate. Observe.—No business transacted at these Establishments on Sa turday, until the Evening. LAW INTELLIGENCE. COURT OF COIII . IIION PLEAS, June 19. :Nisi Prius Sittings for Middlesex, before Mr. Justice TALFOURD.) COOPER V.REATIINVAITE. This was an action for debt and detinue upon a bill of exchange for 554 10 but it being admitted that 501. 10s. had been paid on the bill, the action in reality was for 51. only. Mr. Sergeant C. Jones and Mr. H. Giffard were counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr. Sergeant Byles and Mr. Hawkins for the defendant. The plaintiff is an attorney at Symond's Inn, Chan cery-lane; the defendant a cheesemonger in New•street, Covern-garden. In July, 1850, the defendant applied to the plaintiff, by a clerk of the plaintiff, named Leviens, to discount the bill in question for him. Leviens' name is on plaintiff's chamber-door, and he carries on business there as a collector of rents, &a., on his own account; plaintiff has also a eopying clerk named Gibbard. According to Leviens' evidence, the plaintiff having given him the discount for the bill, he took it to the defendant, and proposed to him that as he had obtained the discount for him, that defendant should discount a bill for 104 drawn by himself on his mother-in-law, and that the defendant consented to do so; the transaction being entirely be tween themselves, and without the plantiff's knowledge. When the plaintiff's bill became due, the defendant and a friend went to the plaintiff's office, and the friend staying outside the defendant went in to take up the bill. According to Gibbard's evidence the defend ant having told him his business, he went and fetched the bill from the plaintiff and gave it to the defendant, who put down five 10/. notes and half a sovereign, and left the office. Gibbard took the money to the plaintiff, who discovered that enough had not been paid by 51., and immediately sent Gibbard after the defendant. Gib bard said he overtook the defendant in Great Russell street, and told him of the mistake, and that the defend ant said, " Let Leviens bring 51. to take up his bill, and give the other 51. to Cooper;" and refused either to re turn the bill or pay the 5/. remaining due upon it. The defence was that the defendant had paid Gibbard the whole amount of the bill, and Gibbard and Leviens were cross-examined with severity as to this point and as to general history and character. The defendant's friend — an assistant cheesemonger, named Burton —was also called, and swore positively that he walked home with the defendant after the bill was paid, and that neither Gibbard nor any other person accosted the defendant or spoke to him about any deficiency in the payment. Mr. Justice TALFOURD summed up the evidence, and The jury, after retiring for some time, returned a ver dict for the defendant. COURT OF EXCHEQUER, June 19. ;Sittings at Nisi Prins, before the LORD CHIEF BARON.) DINES V. lIILL. Mr. Watson and Mr. Hawkins appeared for the plain !if; the Attorney-General and Mr. Burehaat for the defendant. This was an ac ti on f or lib e l, b r o ug ht b y t h e plaintiff, who is a veterinary surgeon at Bedford, against the de. fendant, the e dit or o f t h e Bedford Mercury,, for an article which appeared in his paper under the; following circumstances:—ln the town of Bedf or d t h ere ex i sts a charitable fund of considerable amount, derived from property left some centurie s ago by an a ld erman of t h e city of London of the name of Parker. Of this fund, 5001 per annum is distributed directly in gifts to poor and decayed housekeepers of Bedford, to the number of about 400. Two parties arose in Bedford who differed as to the best manner of applying the remainder of the in come, some thinking that it would b e b est employed i n providing more extended education for the 'children of the poor—others desiring that it should be given di rectly in arms to the needy inhabitants. From some cause or other which did not a pp ear . th e matters relat i ng to this charity became the subject of a suit in Chancery, to which the Attorney-Gener a l, th e master and wardens of a college at Oxford (who had the appointment of a schoolmaster to .he charity), an d the trustees were par ties. The plaintiff and one Mr. Merry, who belonged to the party who advocat. d the giving away the whole fund in alms, presented a petition to the Lord Chancel lor, praying to he. admitted as parties to th e su i t, on be half of the recipients of the charity, an d to attend' the inquiry before the Master, as to how far the proposed Bill would be advantageous to the charity. This peti tion was dismissed, and the applicants were advised to pay the costs of the parties opposin g , amount i ng to 43/. 65. Bd. Upon this Mr. Merry and one of the reci pients, named Haden, went round to the ot h er persons receiving the annual distribution, and p rocure d f rom them, or from their wives, a consent to the application of a portion of the funds to the payment of the plaintiff's and Mr. Merry's costs, representing to them that when the business was settled the distribution would be in creased, or rather resumed, as it had been i n arrears f or two years. At a meeting of the trustees, it was pro posed and voted that the costs of plaintiff and Merry, in all amounting to 1001. 2s, 7d., should be paid in can formity with this so-called authority of the recipients. The 1001. 2s. 7 d. was accor din gly paid, partly to the plaintiff and Merry , and partly to their attorney. At a subsequent meeting of the trustees it was proposed that an inquiry into Mr. Dines' and Mr. Merry's c onduct in the matter should be made; but this proposi tion was negatived by a majority of the trustees present. The article which formed the subject of this action ap peared in the Bedford Mercury on the occasion of this latter meeting of the trustees; and in it, after narrating the above facts, a passage to the following effect ap peared :—" Now, say some of our readers, this is fraud, dishonesty, thieving — so i t is, and we have known men transported for less offences t han this." The article then went on to enumerate the trustees who had voted for no inquiry, and conclud ed by saying that the sub ject was deserving of the investigation of a criminal court. These facts having been proved _by the witnesses for the plaintiff, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL addressed the jury for the defendant, and designated the conduct of the plaintiff and Mr. Merry as most sha bb y , in going round to the wives of these poor people, and persuading them to give up a portion of their miserable pittance to defray the costs which those gentlemen had incurred by their offi cious interference. The co mments which had appeard in the defendant's paper did not exceed the legitimate bounds of public discussion on such an occasion. His LORDSHIP said it was a most shabby proceeding on the part of Merry, and it was a most gross breach of trust on the part of the trustees t o san ction such an ap plication of the poor people's money. It was strange that any man calling himself a gentleman could be so mean as to go, even had it been in a legitimate and pro per manner, to ask these poor people for ss. a piec e ou t of their pittances to payhis costs, occasioned by his being in the wrong. But the conduct of the trustees was even more blameable, and if the matters were brought before the Court of Chancery, they would be made to refund. It would be for the jury, within whose province it exclu sively was to determine the question, to say whether the defendant had exceeded the bounds of fair criticism. The liberty of the press was second only in importance to the institution of trial by jury—second, because the battle of the constitution was fought by juries. The press was free, because juries were independent; juries were not independent because the press was free. If the jury thought that the defendant had in any degree exceeded what was warranted by the circumstances they would give such damages as they considered rea- sonable. The jury, after some deliberation, said that they were unable to agree, as they were eleven to one, and wished to retire. His Lonostap said that he could not help adding that the attorney to the plaintiff, had ha done his duty, would have advised his client that no good could come of bring ing such an action as this, as nothing could bo gained by the publicity given to the facts. The jury immediately said tat they were now all agtod, and found a Terdiot for thellgiatiff—.l)oxiaget, ID. CITY SEWERS. On Tuesday a numerously-attended Court of the Commissioners of Sewers for the City of London, was held at the Guildhall, Deputy Peacock in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting, held on the 3d of June, having been read by Mr. TICKNER, the assist ant clerk, the same were allowed to ha*e been cor rectly entered, and were confirmed accordingly. PERSONAL APPLICATIONS. Amongst a variety of personal applications for leave to effect alterations, one of considerable import ance was made on the part of Messrs. Cook, Sons, and Co., of St. Paul's Churchyard. These gentlemen ap plied for leave to connect their premises, situate in Little Carter-lane, one side being the back-front of their extensive warehouses in St. Paul's Churchyard, with the south side of the line, by means of an ornamental iron bridge. In order to carry out this project, the firm proposed to make an important public improvement by removing a considerable number of old buildings (which at the present time are sup ported against each other by a number of unsightly struts placed across the narrow lane), and by building upon the site of the old houses several handsome mo dern structures on both sides of the way, thus widen ing the lane to a considerable extent along the entire frontage of their property. It was alleged that the rates upon the old buildings have for a length of time either not been collected at all, or, if so, with considerable difficulty. A paper was also put into court, signed by the whole of the inhabitants of houses contiguous, expressive of their approval of the proposed bridge, and their satisfaction as to the general improvements specified. After some little discussion it was unanimously agreed, on the motion of Deputy Holt, seconded by Mr. Millard, to refer the application to the Ge neral Purposes Committee for their consideration and report. STREET CLEANSING BY " STREET ORDERLIES." Deputy HARRISON informed the court that he had been deputed by certain inhabitants of the ward of Broad -street to lay before the Commissioners a memo rial agreed to at a resent wardmote held within the precincts of that ward, in which the parties prayed the court to " adopt measures as early as possible, in order that the ward might be cleansed by means of street orderlies." Deputy CORNEY said that he also was entrusted with a similar application from several of the rate• payers residing in another part of the ward. Deputy BRITTEN (thssishaw ward) remarked that, as a proof of the reeling of the " street-orderly" system of cleansing in the ward he had the honour to represent, he would inform the court that he held in his band a requisition for a public meeting to consi der the subject forthwith. Deputy HARRISON, after the memorial had been read, moved that the memorial he had presented, and that laid before the court by Deputy Corney, be re ferred to the General Purposes' Committee for their consideration and report. After some opposition the resolution was carried. IMPROVEMENT IN HONEY-LANE, HOUNDSDITCH. Mr. G. VILE applied, on the part of the inhabitants of the above-named locality, for the insertion of cer tain posts at each end of Honey-lane, so that accidents from trucks, and other conveyances, drawn through that closely-confined thorougfare, might be prevented. Ordered that the same be viewed, and reported upon accordingly. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. MEN-OF-WAR STEAM-SHIPS FOR THE CAPE. It has at length been determined to convey the rein forcements to Sir Harry Smith by men-of-war steamers. It is already known that the Birkenhead paddle-wheel steamer, Master-Commander Salmon, has been ordered to proceed at once to the Cape. She sailed on Wednes day evening from Portsmouth to Queenstown, and will embark 400 men of the 2d Regiment, and will leave as soon as they are on board. It is also known that the Megrera screw-frigate, having broken down in her machinery, end returned to Sheer at Cape.orde for the same Sheer ness, has tur ne d h e r officers and crew over to the paddle in a wheel s t eam -f r i gate C yc l ops , w hi c h vessel will be ready dy paddle-steamers w o t o have start fo r been the red Within the last t wo d a y s , h owev er, two other men-of war service—namely, R etr ib ut i on, 28, steam -f r i ga t e , C a ptain Warder, now re-fitti ng at P ortsmout h ; an d t h e a d van ced frigate Sidon, at Portsmouth—the latter ship to be com manded by a master. It is to be hoped that the 12th Lancers will be sent out in these steam-vessels, and thus be landed at the Cape within forty days, instead of in about three months by the dull freight-ships. ADMIRALTY LEYEE.—Admiral Dundas, C. 8., held a levee on Tuesday, at Whitehall, which was atteded by the following officers :—Captains C. Talbot, C. Hope, J. Monday, F. Newell. Commanders —Reeve West, Henderson, J. Lunn. Lieutenants—E. Nares, T. F. Young, G. S. Tayler, L. Pigot, W. Strickland, a Brine, E. A. Blackett, F. A. Close, F. Cutler, Rai, Master—F. Skead. PLYMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL CLUB.—Tho members of this club held their quarterly dinner at the Royal Hotel, Plymouth, on Tuesday, the 17th instant, in celebration of the anniversary of the battle of Bunker's Hill, Cap tain W. Blight, R.N., presiding, and Captain Isaac Toby, in the vice-chair. The company comprised Rear-Admirals Pasco and Rogers; Captains J. King combe, J. Pearse, W. F. Glanville, J. Wilcox, J. W. Blight, R.N., Captain Toby, R.M., Dr. Rae, Royal Naval Hospital; the secretary of the club, W. 0. Cox, Esq., paymaster, R.N., with other members and distinguished friends. They sat down to a dinner, served in Elliott's best style;at six o'clock, and did not separate until mid night. The customary loyal and national toasts having been enthusiastically drunk, " The Heroes of the Day" was given from the chair, Captain Toby,, R.M., respond ' ng in a very appropriate speech, highly gratifying to an assemblage composed of members of the naval ser vices. The Royal Marine band was in attendance, and enlivened the scene with some choice and excellent mu sic. The company was less numerous than anticipated, from the fact of the gallant port-admiral (Sir John Om manney). who would otherwise have been present and presided, having on the same day entertained Colonel Gordon, commandant of the division of Royal Marines, and a largo party of the officers of that corps, at dinner at the Admiralty-house, Mount-wise. The paying off the Wellesley, 72, and Caledonia, 120, will greatly add to the already large numbers of seamen seeking employment in the Royal Navy. It is, there fore, to be hoped that the Lords of the Admiralty will give their attention to the state of these gallant fellows, and, as soon as the estimates have passed the House, order the ships necessary for relief to be commissioned without delay. Ajax, 60, screw-ship, Captain Quin, and Hogue, 60, Captain Macdougal, arrived at Queenstown from Ports mouth on Tuesday. The Firs Lieutenant of the Ajax, Mr. Massie (1838), died on the passage. Lieutenant Henry Croft (1841) has beep appointed to the vacancy. Brisk screw steam-sloop, convoyed by the Monkey brig, arrived on Wednesday afternoon, en route for Glasgow, for her engines. The Brisk anchored at St. Helen's, but the Monkey arrived for a supply of coals. They have proceeded. Caledonia, 120, Captain Carter, is to be, paid off at Devonport on Tuesday, the 24th inst. Sheii dismantling and returning stores will; great rapidity, and is ordered to paid off on Tuesday next the 24th, which is exceed ingly early considering the large quantity of old stores from Malta, she has to return to the dockyard, &c. The good state of discipline this ship is in, is a subject of very general remark. On the Sunday of her arrival in port, there were nearly 3,000 visitors on board of her, and yet not a single disturbance occurred, nor was a man drunk, notwithstanding the crowded state of the vessel. PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY.—The Retribution steam frigate, 22, Captain Warden (ready for sea), and thb ad vanced steam-frigate Sidon, 26, have been this day ordered to prepare with all dispatch for the reception of troops for conveyance to the Cape, reported to be the 50th Regiment from Queenstown. The crew of the Re tribution are to man both vessels with seamen; the stokers will be supplied to the Sidon from amongst those of the Retribution. Commander Gardener, of the Blenheim steam-guerdship, late first lieutenant of the Sidon, is to have the command of that vessel. Both ships are to be brought alongside this jetty to-morrow to have their guns taken out, and to be fitted for the officers and troops. The Tiger steam-frigate was taken out of the steam basin today, preparatory to her being sent on an ex perimental cruise, under the direction of Captain Hen derson, C. 8., of the steam ordinary. The Hecate steam-sloop, Commander Hand, returned to Spithead in the night from Chatham. The American Eagle line-of-packet ship sailed this morning at daylight for New York. WooLwrcn, JUNE 19.—The Triton, formerly mail steam-packet on the Mediterranean station, Lieutenant- Commander Glinn, has had her masts taken out, and is now in the basin at Woolwich preparing to be paid off on Saturday next. The Vivid mail steam-packet, on the Dover station, Captain Smithett, loft Woolwich this morning on her return to Dover. NOTICE TO MARINERS. The fAlowin t ,.. has been posted at Lloyd's:— " Hydrographie•office, Admiralty, Juno 12. "COAST OF PORTUGAL—FITED LIGHT ON CAPE ST. MARY. "The Portuguese Government has given notice that the new Lighthouse o❑ Cape St. Mary has been com pleted, and that it is intended that the display of the light therein shall commence on the 24th of this month. "It is a fixed light, and the lantern being 109 I. et above high water, it will be visible at the distance of 17 miles from the deck of a vessel 10 feet above the wat r. Its position is 36 deg. 56 min. N., and 7 deg. 51 min. longitude, W. of Greenwich." SEABORNE MAILS. [N signifies that the mails are sent frora the General Post-offiet by the night—and M by the morning—Aispatch.] THE DECLIVITY OF HOLBOEN-lIILL. A deputation of tradesmen from Holborn-hill ap plied to the Commissioners, requesting them to put a stop to the present system of scattering sand upon the hill, a practice which they alleged destroyed their stock, and indicted upon them other pecuniary in juries. Mr. T. EL HALL remarked that he wished the citi zens of London, and the press especially, would, in stead of dealing in these little matters, boldly take " the bull by the horns," and unite for the purpose of doing away at once and for ever with that greatest of all nuisances, Ilolborn-hill. Mr. H. L. TAYLOR said a certain portion of the press had grossly misrepresented the state of the case, as it was connected with the Smithfield improvement. Had the latter project been agreed to, the evils com plained of would not have been suffered long to exist. Mr. R. TAyLoa, said that Sir Pater Laurie was wrong in supposing the immediate inhabitants were to blame in this matter. The fact was that the Com missioners of Woods and Forests and the House of Commons were the parties upon whom the blame rested.—(Rear, hear.) While these officials were engaged in their "scandalous jobs" in the House of Common., it was in vain for members of that court to hope that the interests of the citizens of London would be considered by the Government. Eventually it was decided that the application should be entered on the journals of the court. STATUE OF THE LATE SIR ROBERT PEEL IN THE CITY. Sir Peter Laurie, attended by Mr. B. T. Phillips and Mr. Richard Williams, as a deputation from the committee with reference to the Peel statue, then appeared in court, for the purpose of explaining to the commissioners that the committee had named two places as eligible for the bronze statue of the late illustrious senator, Sir R. Peel. One site was the western end of Cheapside, and the other the eastern end of the Royal Exchange. The deputation wished to know whether there would be any objection to their placing the statute upon the first-named site, as that appeared to be the most eligible to the mem bers of the committee. Further information as to the size of the statue at the base and other technical details being required, the matter was dropped until the necessary informa tion can be supplied to the Commissioners. THE NEW STREET FROM DOWGATE-HILL TO ST. PAUL'S. Upon the application of Mr. THOMAS H. HALL, the chairman of the Improvement Committee of the City of London, and on behalf of that Committee, it was agreed that the line of widened street from Eastcheap to Dowgate-hill should be still called Cannon-street, and that that portion of t he new street from Dowgate-hill to St. Paul's Churchyard should be called Cannon-street West. Shortly afterwords the Commissioners adjourned. FROME.—NOVEL MODE OF CONVEYING A PRISONER To GAOL.— A few days ago, a worthless vagabond, known by the nickname of " Shaftesbury Bob," was passing through this town, driving his dog in a truck, at the same time beating and otherwise ill-using the poor animal in a most cruel manner, which induced some.humane persons to give him in charge of a constable, who took him before the Frome magistrates ; and the case being heard, he was sen tenced to ono month's imprisonment in Shepton gaol. The fellow was then taken back for a short period to the Guard House, while the constables procured a van for his removal to the prison (a distance of 13 miles), but on the return of the officers they found that their prisoner, either from spite or some other motive, had torn every article of his clothing into small pieces, and was i n a complete state of nudity. This placed the constables for a few seconds in what is called " a fix," but with all due regard to common decency they promptly met the emer gency by procuring a large sack, shoved Bob into it feet in foremost, tied it c omfortabl y round his neck, se ated him the van, and in tha t state delivered him to the custody of Mr. West, the worthy governor of Shenton gaol. As we are not in the confidence of that es 01 gentleman,.._ we cannot state h w hat Bob's attire will be when 1 3charged.—Somerset County Gazette. CHANGES OF CAVALRY QUARTERS.—The 16th (Queen's) Lancers will march from Hounslow on Saturday nex t for Manchester, to relieve the 3d (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards, and the latter will march to Birmingham to relieve the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards. The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon (3ua-ds will proceed, rid Liverpool, to relieve the 6th (Enniskillen) Dragoons, at Dundalk. These changes, which were contemplated, but not carried out owing to the opening of the Crystal ralace, will now be all Com , pitted ty the middle of July. When made up in 1 From what PLACES. General Post-office port dis- When London. j patched. due. • - America (by Brit. pkt,)3TJune 20 .. ...Livemoo 1.• 12 i JunO America (by U.S. pkt.) NI . .. Liverpool • (July 2 America (by U.S. pkt.) M July 2 .. ..•Southatamt. 'June 16 Africa (West coast) Nll4th of the month ;Plymouth July 3 Alexandria* .• Nol9th & 30th of mo.jDover .. June 111 Belgium .. • • •• N Daily .. .. Dover .. Daily Brazil .. 11,9 th of the month Southampt. July 12 Buenos Ayres • • .. M 9th of the month jSouthampt. July 12 California(via Chaves) M 2d & 17th of month Southampt. June 20 Cape of Good Hope N 14th of month jPiymouth•. Ju y 3 Constantinople* .... 31' 1 711117th 27th of mo Dover .. June 20 Central America .. 31.2 d & 17th of mon. Southampt. June 20 Channel Isles • • .. N Mon., Wed., &Fri. Southampt. Ta. Th.Sa Chill M 17th of the month ,Southampt. June 20 France M& N Twice daily .. .. Dover .. Twicedaily Greece* •• N 7th 17th 27th of mo Dover .. June 20 Flamburgh NJTuesday & Friday London .. 'Tues. Sat. Holland 31JWednes. & Satur. Lon don .. Men.Tha Honduras ..• . N 17th of the month:Southampt. June 20 Ireland .. & N Twice daily .. ..11Iolyhead Twieedaily India via Southamp.) AI 20th of the month Southampt. Arrived India (via Marseilles) N 7 th& 24th of month Dover . • July 1 Mediterranean (via I Southampton) •• 51 20th of the month iSouthampt. Arrival Mediterranean (via Marseilles) N 7th& 24 th ofmonth Do v er .. (July Mexico 31 2d of the month.. 'Southampt. July 5 Madeira • • •. .. 31 9th of the month Southampt.lJuly 12 17th 1904 27th Malta* ** IC 11 7 :30th month } Dover IJune 20 Naples* N sth 15th 25th of mo Dover .. June 22 Papal States* .. N sth 15th25th ofmolDover .. IJune 22 Peninsular.. . • .. M,7th 17th 27th of mo Southampt. ,June 26 Peru .• •• .. 31 17th of the month Southampt. j June 20 Tuscany's N F sth 15th 25th ofmo Dover •• j June 22 West Indies .• 31 17th of the month Southampt. June 20 West Indies (except I Havana & Nassau) 31 2d of the month •• Southampt. ,July 5 _ +l,nra marked (*) are COTlVevai lit The mails to those c French packet Ile Marsei I 2d of the month .. ountries thus marl !Southampt. !July 5 ied (*) are conveyed by RAILWAY ISTOL SHREJUNE MARKETS, A , l9. STOCK EXCITANGL—The share market continues ex tremely dull, and no business of importance was transacted. LIVERPOOL, JUNE 19. STOCK EXCHANOK.—The share market still continues re markably flat, with little business doing. The transactions reported were—Liverpool, Crosby, and Southport, 3 die.— Lancashire and Yorkshire, inlAt —London and North-West ern, N e w Quarters, 3 p. — Manchester, Sheffield, and Lin colnshire, 25 1 %—Midland, 48 1 / s —Ditto, Halves, 18 5 1 dis. — South-Eastern and Dover, 2274—York and North Mid land, 20—Ditto, Preference 1 1 / s dis. MANCHESTER, JUNE 19. STOCK EXCHANGK.—The share market was very. day, day, and the prices of yesterday are scarcely' m 12% The transactions were as follow :—Great Northern (B) 123 Lancashire and Yorkshire, North Western, 122 %—Ditto, New Quarters, 3 . d Dover, 24. 52)4 7-16Londonandp. Staffordshire, 8% 8% n. d.—South-Eastern an SOCIETY FOR THE PHOrAGATION OF TUE tiOSPEL.— Wednesday the 150th anniversary festival of this society was celebrated in St. Paul's Cathedral. At three o'clock the cle r gy, in their robes, assembled in the nave of the ca thedral, where they received the Archbishop of Canter bury, the president of the society, and a procession was formed, which included in its ranks the Bishops of London, St. Asaph, and Winchester, Dean ?Oilman, Archdeacon Hale, the Rev. Canon Dale, the Master of the Temple, Dr. Jell; the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, and several aldermen. The choirs of her Majesty's Chapel Royal, St. Paul's, Westminster Abbey, and St. George's Chapel, Windsor, assisted. The pieces selected for the occasion were " Cantate Domine" (Hayes), " Deus Miseratur" (Hayes), anthem (Farrnt ). an d two anthems by Handel. The sermon was preachedrotae 2dbY the Bishop o f St. Acaph, who took his text c h a pter of Daniel, 35 th verse. A t the close of the h service, e congregation,.the Arch which was attended by a very larg bishop of Canterbury and the other Church dignitaries left the cathedral in procession, and a collection was made at the doors. The accounts from New York by the Baltic state that some more small failures had occurred in consequence of losses on cotton; but they had had no effect in weakenn3g the getteAd COUndeUte, WATER SUPPLY. (From the Times.) The inhabitants of the metropolis should take care at his conjuncture of their fortunes that they are not di vested by any artifice or ingenuity from the true and commendable object of their agitation. They desire to he supplied with good fresh water in abundance, but it is neither the goodness nor the freshness of the article which should form the only ground of their demands. No doubt it is of vast economical and sanitary importance that water should possess a proper degree of softness as well as a high degree of purity, nor can there be the slightest reason why these conditions should not be ob served to the utmost in the establishment of any future service. But such are not the paramount considerations. The one great point of all is cheapness. What we de sire to see abolished is not so much the reservoir or the cistern as the tax which turns a necessary of decent life into a luxury accessible to few. There can be no question that the water supplied by the com panies is bad water; but, of the two alterna tives, it would be better to have an effective and abundant service of this water, such as it is, than a service with the Government standard of purity at the Government scale of prices. Those who could afford to pay their 31. or 41. per annum might, perhaps, get a better return for their money than at present; but what is to become of those who have no such money to spare? The water service of the metropolis should be as nearly gratuitous as possible. We believe that within the pe riod of a single generation it might bo made absolutely so; but, at any rate, the charge should be so impercep tible as not to stand in the way of even the poorest. At present, three times as much money as would provide a good supply is levied to return a large interest on a fi e . titious capital, and this enormous overcharge effectually precludes the free and salutary use of water. Engineers concur in stating that a good metropolitan water service could be executed for about 100,0001. a year, wherea s the gross amount of water rates actually now levied is 425,0001., so that where we pay 1/. for the real cost of the article we pay 31. ss. for the indemnities and profits of the trader. Here is the gist of the whole case, and we particularly call attention to it because it has been found convenient to overlay it with discussions of much loss importance. What the Government Bill does for the difficulty may be at once understood from the simple fact that it leaves the rates, and therefore the profits, just where they stood before. We pay 425,0001, a-year now, and we shall pay 4 25,000/. a-year, if not more, when Sir George Grey's measure may have become law. Neither is the case practically affected by the limitation of profits to 5 per cent., so long as this per-centage is computable on a fictitious capital. If the water companies will reduce their stock to the 2,043,753/. of capital originally sub scribed, and will accept a maximum of 5 per cent. in terest upon this in compensation of their services, their proposals might deserve attention. But their mode of reckoning augments this sum by up wards of 2,300,000/. of capital fictitiously or un fairly accrued, so that the total amount carrying in. terest exceeds 4,500,0001. ; and it is in this way that the ratepayers are made to suffer. Five per cent. may not be en extravagant rate to charge upon money invested in this species of undertaking, but What we de mand is, that the stock thus capitalized should represent bona fide investments for the public service, and net the Tellies, extravagances, and corruptions of misgoverned companies. If an outlay o 4 2,000 ; 0001. can supply this metropolis with water, why should we be condemned to buy water in perpetuity at a price returning 5 per cent. on nearly 5,000,0001.? These considerations show at once the comparative ir relevancy of Sir George Grey's discussions about the Bagshot sands, and of the company's expostulations respecting the purity of their reservoirs. The other day we published a long advertisement from a company, ap pealing to metropolitan water drinkers in most ingenious and attractive phrase. Accoraiug to the secretary's exposition it was possible to have water too puce; in fact, it was the excessive purity of the water acting upon the uncongenial surface of the pipes which endangered the lives of the illustrious exiles at Claremont. It appears that water. to be serviceable, should not be absolutely clear, but of "opalescent" tint; that there is "nothing unwhole some" in the admixture of " face sand, chalk, oxide of iron, and vegetable matter," and that the presence more over, of " a tew living infusoria" in no degree detracts from the quality of the beverage. Into these agreeable disquisitions we decline at present to enter; neither can we institute any decisive comparison between " filtered Southwark" or "boiled West Middlesex." What we desire to be understood is our demand for a water service at the fair cost of the supply. If, as engineers concur in asserting, such service can be established for 2,000,0004 or thereabouts, it is plain that 100,0001. per annum, or a yearly payment of some 6s. Bd. per house, will return a good interest on the outlay; and when comptipies parade their testimonials and their capabilities it is only requiste to ask them whetheT they will furnish our dwellings with constant service at 'an average rate of three-halfpence a week. The advocates of the companies are forward in de claring for themselves and their clients their r.epudiation of the Government Bill. In so far as their zemonstrancen may show that no single person approves si Sir George Grey's measure, the Hon. Secretary is welcome to the evidence. In point of fact, as we need hardly say, their interests have been preferred to all others, and Sir Wm. Clay is eminently prudent in his resolution to sit still, and take without effort what Government is so abun dantly disposed to give. But, as concerns the main point at issue, it signifies absolutely nothing at all whether the companies are assenting or dissenting, whether they " oppose the Bill by counsel," or swallow it with speechless satisfaction. The only interests to be considered in coming to a decision are those of the public at large. The cheapest service of the best water is what we are entitled to, and less than this we decline to take. It after these arrangements have been made it can be shown that the incorporated companies have been wrongfully damaged, their claims to compensation may be entertained accordingly. They deserve justice but not favour. If their agency can be judiciously employed in carrying out the designs ultimately approved, it will of course be desirable to re• tain it; but it is of the utmost importance that no recog nition should be given to claims of "proprietorship" in a service like this. So gross have been the errors of Government throughout these transactions that, as was observed the other day at the Southwark meeting, Sir George Grey's Bill actually proposes to create rights of this obnoxious description. At present there is no kind of reason why a " Metropolitan Water Company" should not be started with a capital of 2,000,0001. to do all that is desired. The companies could offer no reasonable opposition, nor could they compete with its operations except on ruinous terms. This last resource against their extortion we do still possess, and it is of this that Sir George proposes to deprive us. Whether his Bill will improve the water supply or not it is difficult to foretel, but it will infallibly charge the metropolitan community with the duty of fi❑ding .5 per cent. interest on five millions of money for ever, although less than halt that auto would purchase the service required. THE GREAT EXHIBITION. Yesterday was the warmest and finest day that had shone on London for some weeks, and the visitors to the Crystal Palace eagerly availed themselves of it. Within two hours after the opening about 36,000 had entered, a .d in two hours more the numb . e . r . . .had ..... ......... : 0: upwards ar d s (4'52 000. The numbers for the different tours were as follows: — From 10 to 11 o'clock 17.131 From 11 to 12 From 12 to 1 From 1 to 2 From 2 to 3 From 3 to 4 From 4 to 5 From 5 to 6 ............................. .... 709 Total to 6 o'clock ............... ........ 63 7 09 Tbo amount taken during the day wa s ... ' For season tickets ............... At the doors XII 11 ..... 2 984 12 0 Total receipts ....... . ...... _2,996 3 o Her Majesty and Prince Albert, with the Princess Royal, visited the building about half-past accompanied by the King of the Belgians, his tw n o d se hi s , the Duke of Brabant and Count of Flanders, a t were daughter, the Princess Charlotte. The royal party y nine o'clock, as attended by the usual suite, and were received_ e y did not Colo nel Reid on the part of the Executive. They into the foreign du more on this occasion than walk up and d y own the central avenues of the naves, and ascendof the Exhibition, gallery, to obtain a g litijesty'd illustrious visitors . nave, and on their return which appeared extre-Meenleyratol vi_iTnebwteerersotyasnldpagrtryatwifyalkheear from the foreign to the English te back of Spain. About this and the to ro s y e a e l t p b a e rt s y bi w n e in n i t c secondedtimetbe publicth e sta w i staircase e d a t i t h te d. , Soon afterwards, walking along the to the edge of visitors pour in. descended by the west staircase, and north gallery, they y sual exit door at the back of Holland. departed by the of u Buckingham and Chandos, the Earl The Duchesssof aLtoerbdioEbensnsisolnfoLreo,nnzpe tri4a.ewsseroef Clare, Lord Fitzwilliam, Lord Dun the Exhibition in the course of the day. present at ' lock Professor Tennent lectured on gems; At ten 0 c Sutherland,ab o n y d n e C , oLuonrtde Countess i d s t theow e 11 11 , no o 'c lock Dr. Lemercier lectured, at °- by Dr. Auzoux's elastic models, on the lions afforded , circulation of the blood; and at two o'clock . Professor with the illustra tions lectured on machinery for lace and stockings, rendering this difficult subject, by the aid of models and diagrams, alike interesting and intelligible. The heat during the afternoon was considerable, and in the transept excessive; but there are always many parts of the building p er f ect l y coo l an d pleasant . B efore three o'clock nearly 6,000 visitors bad departed TH E ENGLISH IN AMEEICA .—A new work of interest has been announced, w hi c h coming from the pen of one of our most pop u l ar wr iters, can scarcely fail of attract ing a large sh are o f p u blic attention. The title, " The English in America," will prepare the reader for a work of unusual importance, and the name of the writer, Chief Justice Haliburton, better known as the author of " Sam gives promise of a fiend of useful and entertaining in formation. MEXICAN COkIrANT.—The annual meeting of this company (adjourned from the Ist May last) was held on Wednesday last; M r. J. 0. Hanson in the chair. The re port, which was read by the secretary, stated that the call of five shillings per share, agreed to at a recent special meet ing, had been made, and that sixty-four proprietors, holding 2,975 s hares, had pa id 743/. 15a., leaving 2,0r5 shares, held by fifty-eight proprietors, on which the call had not been paid. It remained with the proprietors to deal with these shares as they should think fit. From the last letter re ceived from Mr. Fenochio, the company's agent at the mines in Oaxaca, dated 25th February, it appeared that the lose on the past year, including 5001. reserved for the expenses in London, amounted to 10,886 dollars, or 2,17 , 1. The report was adopted unanimously. A vote of th ta.ihs to the choit. man and threcters con‘ludecltho Roceedh3gs.