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GRAVESEND STAR PACKETS. core Cabin and Secon4 Class Railway NINEPENCIG to or from London and Gravesend. Saloon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING. To or from Blackwall. Fore Cabin.. ••• • .. 6d. Chief Cabin.. • . 9d. - Intermediate Piers ........ 6d. Ito other Packets call at the Grays, Greenhithe, and Purileet Piers. The Packets call at the Piers as underlined (weather permitting). FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND. SIJNDATB. rime I It ; ill sh e r : 1 , 1 rays lreen- I eur• hithe. led Direct Trains from the Boats marked t Omnibuses from Fenchurch-street Station to all parts of London every quarter of an hour. 7110 M BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLACKWALL, on the arrival cr the Trains front the Fenchurch-street Station. WEIS DAYS. Wale. N. , Green [ kith.. IGraysl ß°shr. villa. Time. 11. at 9 10 -- 1;i 214 3 5 I SUNDAYS. Green hlthe. Roshr. Ville, Passages marked • are run direct, the Packets not being Ter m tted to step at Piers or for Boats. BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 4/. 4s. ; Six Months, 21. 15s. ; T iree Months, 11. 155.; to be had of the Collectors an board the p **Yet, ; or Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend. September 12,1850. LAST TRIP THIS SEASON. I4ARCUS' EXCURSION TRAIN t o EDIN LURGII and GLASG M OW and BACK, for will leave Easton Station on onday, October 7, for sor 12 days. Cheap Excursion from London to Dablin and Back, via Holyhead, for 405., on M nday, October 7, offering a choice of 5 or 12 days. Cheap Excursion to Liverpool or Manchester and Back, for 215., on Monday. October 7, ()tiering a choice of 5 or 12 days. Cheap Excursion to Bangor or Conway and Back, on Monday, October 7. for 265. 6d., offering a choice of 5 or 12 days. Cheap Excursion to Chester or Shrewsbury and Back, on Monday, October 7, for 205., offering a choice of 5 or 12 days. Cheap Excursion from London to Bit mingham and Back, for 12s. (enclosed carriages), on Monday, October 7. for 5 or 12 days. Cheap Excursion from London to Carlisle and Back, renrith and B ick, 345. 6d. ; Winder's ere and Back, 325. ed.; Ken dal and Back, 305.; Lancaster and Back, 2is.; Preston and Back, 23s 6d.; Huddersfield and Back, 255.; on Monday, October 7, offer ing a choice of 5 or 12 days, from Euston Station, Euston-square. Tickets, Nils, and every information for the above Excursions, may be obtained of Mr. Henry It. Marcus, Manager and Conductor, C rosby -hall-chambers, 25, Bishopsgate-street Within. TO PARENTS and GUARDIANS.—A portion of the extensive Premises In Regent-street, occupied by kes.rs. NICOLL, will in fiture be devoted for the production of BOYS' and YQUTIIS' CLOTHING, such to exhibit unusual good taste, style, and finish, besides having a further recommendation in their durability and very moderate cost. College Caps and Gowns, with every kind of Garment calculated for pleasure, duties, or exercise; and such as are worn by Young Gentlemen at the Colleges and * Great Punlic Schools. These are al ways ready to be met with at the Warerooms of H. J. and D. NI COLL, Merchant Clothiers, Paletet Patentees, and Manufacturers of Cloth, Regent-street (from Ili to 120 inclusive), and 22, Cornhill. Csurtos.—Many have assumed the use of the word " PALETOT," but Messrs. NICOLL are the Sole Patentees of the design and ma terial (in Winter or Summer Substances) employed in the manufac ture of this inexpensive and gentlemanly article of costume. TIIE CIDER CELLARS, MAIDEN-LANE. The Public is respectfully informed that the above popular Tavern having been entirely redecorated, is now OPEN for the Winter Season. The vocal portion of the Entertainment is sustained by the firs! available talent, including Mr. Ross, the celebrated per- Bonation singer, and Mr. Moody. The Refreshments are of the best description, and every attention Is paid to the comforts and wishes of the visitors. Gentlemen will fled the Cider Cellars the most agreeable and best conducted resort after the Theatres for Suppers, &c.,iu the metro polis. The Chair is taken every Evening at Half-past Eigh' o'clock. FORD'S WELLINGTON FAMILY and COUMERCIAL HOTEL, DALE-STREET, LIVERPOOL. This Hotel, situated lu the immediate 'vicinity of the Exchange, Docks, and other places of public and commercial resort, is fitted up in first-rate style, and the accommodations for American, Foreign, as Well as English strangers, will be found everything that is desirable, while the arrangements of the "Cuisine" are in the hands of a first-rate C ook• The Proprietor urther wishes to intimate that his Coffee and Commercial Rooms, as well as Sitting and Bed Rooms, will be found second to none in the kingdom. I` .B. The charges for servants are included in the Bill (except those Who only stay a few hours), viz., Waiter, Porter, and Chambermaid, and it Is respectfully intimated that all further payment is unne cessary. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. Lecture on the Ballad Music of England, by Mr. George Bar ker, illustrated by his own compositions, every Evening (except Sa turday) at Eight o'clock.—Lecture on the Hydro-Electric Machine, by Dr. Bachhoffner, daily at Two, and on Tuesday and Thursday Eve at a Quarter-past Nine.—Lecture on Chemistry byJ. H. Pepper, " 4 4., illustrating the Ancient Fiery Ordeal and the Handling of Red Rot Metals, daily at a Quarter-p4st Three, and on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday Evenings at a Quarter•past Nine. —Model of Wes ton's Patent Nova-Motive Railway, at work dally.—New Series of Dissolving Views illustrating some of the Wonders of Nature, daily Half-past Four, and in the Evenings at a Quarter to Ten; also a exl 4 ibiting Scenes in the Arctic Regions and Ceylon, daily at vtleeeloclrDiver and Diving-hell, &c., &e. Admission, Is.—Schools, tlalf-price. Open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock, and every Evening (ex- Cept Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten. A RGYLL SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, St. James's. Open every Evening with Laurent's celebrated a , ,d unrivalled band. ri Ind pal Cornet-a-piston; Mons. lIOULCOURT, from Paris, and Artiste Attaché to Mr. Strauss's Orchestra at the Baths of Vichy, France. The Subscribers are respectfully informed that Mr. Laurent, jun., having become Lessee to the above Rooms, begs to announce his in tention of applying to the Honourable Magistrates for a Licence to the same Rooms, and, If granted, he wit give CONCERTS of a very suaerior de:cription, in conjunction with his Dancing Academy. Mr Laurent, jun., solicits the patronage of the subscribers and nobility 10 this new undertaking, pledging himself strenuously to cater for their amusement, and hopes to deserve a continuance of that liberal support which has hitherto been bestowed on this distinguished and Popular establishment. Terms of Sub3criptiont—Six months, 51. 55.; one month, 11. Is.; one evening, Is. Doors open at Half-past Eight, Dancing commences at Nine pre elsely, cosine at Half-past Eleven. LAPPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED. EA. and PERRINS ' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops, and all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad, 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 Perrino, 6, Tere-street, Oxford- Street, London, and 68, Broad-street, W orcester; also by Messrs. Narelay and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other Oilmen and Merchants, London ; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce. ... 1 1. 13 . To guard against imitations, see that the names of " LEA P ERRIN'S" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle. READ S"GAR versus SUGAR-OF -LEAD . THE HYGEISU for OCTOBER. Ocoee, rig, Strand ; and may also be had at the British Colitle of llealth, New-road, London. Price One Penny ; or, Twopence, by post. DR. LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND I LATURITY.—WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAVING S ON STEEL. Just pub'ishod, an 4 may be had in French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 2s. 6d., or post-free, from the Author, for forty-two Stamps, SS E LF - PRESERVATION; a _ Medical Treatise on the Physiolo g y o f M arr i age, and on we Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity, y acquired at an early period of life, which debilitate the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feel ings. and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical O bservations on the Treatment of Nervous Debillty and Indigestion, Whether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indis cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the knal ni l nY, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, explaining their strnet utes , uses , and functions, and the various nkluries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and Infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., Medici LONDON. Doctor ofne, Matriculated Member of the University of Edin burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. This work contains an accurate and complete account of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs. It un fortunately happens that the unhappy rictim of excessive indul gence and vicious habits, while sufforing ttom their invariable con- Bequences, unwisely entertains a fea dread :dying to a qualified physi cian for relief. Shame and the so frequently, but erro neously entertained that these complaints are beyond the roach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking :or assistance where alone it can be procured. Dr. LA'MERT has taken the highest Medical honours, as his diplomas testify, and the great extent of his practice for many years is a guarantee for his professional experi ....nee, which h as reference almost solely to the treatm en t of th ese leases. Published by the Author, and may be had of Kent and Richards, Pa ternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, Oxford- s t ree t ; Starie Tichhorne ". ?ea. Haymarket ; Mann. 39, Cornhill ; Gordon, 146, Leaden nall-street, London ; or, free by post for torty-t wo s t amps . fr om ilte Author's Residence. 37. Bediord-aonare London. DR. CULVERWELL'S NEW WORKS. To be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho; 147, Fleet -street ; Mann, 3s, Cornhill ;or direct from the author , Price One Shilling each ; by post, Is. 6d. ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. " Health, Recreation, and rational Use of Time." CorrEvrs:—Early Rising—Spring and Summer Alorninge—Ex enrsions about the Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills Forests, Fields, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country Trips and Raml4les—The Sea—London at Night—Evening.. at Home I —fil sic — The Drama—On Eating, Drinking. Sleeping, Bathing. Air, its% Ease, Occupation, &c., &c. FRAGMENTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Two Vols. ol I. A VISIT TO TUE LAKES; VSKETCHOF EDINBURGH, Ac. Vol. IL TILE LAKES OF KILLARNEY ; REMDTISCENCES OF DUBLIN, Sm. WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID. "That three store years and ten our course may ran." A pepalar review of almost every form (cause and cure) of ner 'lOUsly-debilitated health and enfeebled constitution, that harasses the young, besets the man of pleasure, business, or study, and em bitters old age, with tables and rules for the diet and physical regu- Winn of every -day life. Iv. THE PASSIONS. " What passions hurt the body—what improve, Truths as refined as Athens ever heard.' gunner : -Life's pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The advent of the passions. Chastity and its infringements. The casualties of li centiousness and dissipation, with illustrations, graphic, narrative, 111 d remediative. Advocacy of early marriages. THE MARRIAGE STATE. " To be or not to be, that is the question." Plooasarrez :—Laws and obligations of nature, society, and re- Sion regarding marriage, to be observed by either sex. Time and choice, on both sides, as to age, temperament, complexion, and Nun, to secure healthy offspring, with the art of rearing them. rkYlli :al defectiveness and its removal. Sterilit y and its conversion. Cases, &c. By R. J. CITLYERWELL, M.D; (1841). M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A. ( 1 M). Twenty-five years Medical and Forensic Referee in these 'eat y% lisoeption hours daily till five. Evenings. seven till nine. 1 / 1 1711-piscs, Espnt-street, Time' 7 t9K 1134 1 WEEK DATE. a " h e r iGrays 1 vill. Green.i l'ur tilthe. fleet 1 1 ;4 3% 6% p ar. dee Fur fleet / / r ---; 7/ . i . .. i iliii i ( 411111111114 . i : -,-, i ....... A. ..,k'44l. it . , ~.4 „ ,,, . W' , ..,0• .0 1 4 ::, Ih7 I A S T"' • (I'..t i'll---Cr4 e. .). \ ) i (1 '(:,.. '''.a k : is, , 4 • ~ ~,. 0 , • . f.--=--;-•`,- ::i, - - A-- 4= , \ .... - ---.;„ ...... . ~. . •,;;...,--; . 4-•:-. "- - , , , -' ;' - i.' , . , .... ,4 4 - .011,t= . 0 _ ..... 0.4.<7 --- -•-, , „..0 Ai: ', -" _... _, , 2 .. , . .1.: 1 , 4W......Z5,,k,.-,.. ( .9_--.: - 4 - 1 , - 4 , ' l, ,flO rciit •--.f___ ._:,.. , " 611 "a " t. t' 43-4 Y. ' o'l .. , - AVAg. , ' 2 . 1 z IT, , ffr •,, \ ''' ....._ 7C-4 - . ~ -tom 0:1t , • _____ " 6 - z z N°. 18,103.] LONDON, TUESDAY ITEN . G SUN 9 OCTOBER 1, 1850. SOUTH YORKSHIRE RAILWAY AND RIVER DUN COMPANY. At th HALF-YEARLY GENERAL and also SPECIAL MEET ING or Shareholderss, hell at the Cu'lers' Hall, Sheffield, on Satur day, 31st August, 1830. • Li.rd WHARNCLIFFE in the Chair, The Secretary read the advertisement convening the meeting. On the motion of the 'Chairman, the Common Seal of the Com pany was affixed to the Register of Shareholders. The Secretary read the Report. On the motion of the Chairman It was resolved— That the Report now. re id be received and adopted, and printed• for circulation amongst the Proprietors. That the forfeiture of the following Shares declared by the Direc tors be Confirmed, and that such Shares be disposed of by cancelling the same : Frcia To Shares, 145 .. 289 •• 145 9163 .. 9253 •• 94 36747 ..! 36760 •• 14 1093 .. 1107 .. 15 1284 .. 1297 .. 14 3559 .. 1598 10 1713 •• 1729 .. 17 14435 .. 14144 10 14469 . 14487 •• 19 17603 •• 17612 10 33029 33 50 22 33916 .. 33962 .. 47 1839 .. 1862 •• 24 17994 .. 18059 .. 66 22316 .. 22329 .. 14 32759 .. 32997 .. 239 33300 .. 33322 .. 33 33376 .. 33380 5 21838 .. 21856 19 34065 .. 34078 .. 14 31311 •• 32248 938 5015 .. 543.5 421 5949 .. 5472 24 14876 .. 14899 24 33902 33908 .. 7 5974 .. 5993 .. 20 6364 .. 6385 .. 22 6655 . 6688 .• 34 6890 .. 6913 •• 29 19191 .. 19260 .. 70 21259 .. 21252 24 34079 .. 34132 .. 54 7096 .. 7283 •• 188 7303 7330 •• 23 7336 7345 10 7348 .. 7357 •• 10 19359 .. 19332 .. 24 7281 .. 7307 .. 24 7360 .. 7393 •• 34 37311 .. 37328 •• 18 19521 .. 19569 .. 49 14579 14588 .. 11 19261 .. 19267 7 . 17846 17348 .. 3 8063 8147 •• 85 8255 .. 8318 .. 94 19664 • 19687 24 23'•21 23063 .. 43 9654 •• 9678 •• 25 21397 •• 21420 .. 24 33799 .. 1 36997 37042 .. 47 9644 •• 9712 29 19757 .. 19786 .. 3) 22193 .• 22202 .. 10 13606 • 13661 56 36124 .. 36950 27 10456 10470 15 16703 .• 16737 •• 32 20338 .. 20374 .. 37 33800 .. 3807 .. 8 35808 .. 35922 .. 115 36645 .. 36664 20 10586 .. 10595 .. 10 11075 .. 11151 .. 77 11182 .. 11193 .. 14 From Shares. 11375 .. 113514 .. 10 22217 22263 47 ' 23077 .. 23086 .. 10 33021 33028 .. 8 13920 .. 13959 40 13980 .. 1 35090 .. 35124 .. 35 3 . 208 .. 35224 .. 17 11880 .. 11907 .. 28 20541 • . 20553 .. 10 12734 .. 12747 .. 14 7394 .. 7399 .• 6 20554 . • 20558 .. 5 12780 .. 12792 13 13045 .• 13068 .. 24 13125 .. 13180 .. 56 13292 .. 13296 .. 5 32998 .. 33006 .. 9 7400 .. 7419 .. 20 19418 .. 19437 .. 20 18184 .. 18293 .. 10 17216 .. 17229 .. 14 21548 .. 21594 .. 47 32750 .. 32758 .. 33195 .. 33214 .. 20 18294 .• 18340 .. 47 36168 .. 36188 .. 21 14545 .. 14554 .. 10 2050 .. 2072 23 35771 .. 35.402 .. 32 33294 .. 33295 .. 2 14682 .. 14691 .. 10 36520 .• 36553 .. 34 36568 .. 36614 .. 77 33739 • • 33754 .. 16 6045 •• 6143 •• 93 6144 .. 6167 .. 24 19186 .. 19190 .. 5 21283 .. 21294 .. 12 34011 .. 34044 .. 34 32598 .. 32611 .. 14 19392 .. 19417 .. 26 6929 .. 6951 .. 23 5740 .. 57.9 .. 51 19438 19520 83 22987 .. 22996 .. 10 32729 .. 32735 .. 7 13,29 .. 13843 .. 15 7041 .. 7045 .. S 9100 .. 9101 .. , 2 32496 .. 32500 .. 5 22174 .. 22192 .. 19 7932 .. 7952 .. 21 9274 .. 9278 .. 5 7168 .. 7514 .. 47 36159 .. 36485 .. 27 37394 .. 37404 .. 7 9767 .. 9771 .. 5 10140 .. 10149 .. 10 361.9 .. 36208 .. 20 11974 .. 11978 .. 5 12579 .. 12718 .. 140 36445 .. 36151 .. 7 3354 .. 3400 47 14001 .. 14036 .. 36 That a Dividend, at the rate of 61. per. cent. per annum, from the 23d January to the 19th April last, be now declared, and also that a Dividend, at the rate of 21. per cent. per annum, be declared front the 20th April to the 30th June, 1850. SPECIAL MEETING. The Meeting was then made special. Moved by the Chairman, and carried unanimously, That the Directors be authorised to raise, on Mortgage or Bond, a sum of money not exceeding one hundred thousand pounds. Moved by the Chairman, and seconded, That the Directors be authorised to create and issue such !number of Additional Shari s, to be dmominated Navigation Shares, as shall be equal to 150 Shares of 201. each, in the Capital Stock of this Company, in respect of each Share in the River Dun Navigation ; and that the Company guarantee the payment of a dividend, after the rate of 4/. per cent. per annum, in preference to all dividends on the ordinary Shares of the Company, on such of the said Navigation Shares as shall be by the Proprietors accepted in lieu of the ordinary Shares of the Compar,y, upon condition that such guaranteed Divi dend shall be in lien of all varying and other Dividends, until or un less such stock shall be redeemed by payment of 3,0001. for each 150 allotted Shares, according to the provisions of the Company's Act. Whereupon an amendment was proposed by Mr. Had9.ld, and seconded by Mr. Itoothroyd, That this meeting be adjourned for twelve months, to be held in Torkshim The Chairman put the amendment to the meeting, when fourteen voted in favour of it, and ten against. he amendment was declared to be carried. WHARNCLIFFE, Chairman. On the motion of Mr. Ironside, it was Resolved unaniaioasly— That the thanks of the meeting bt given to the Chairman for his able conduct in the Chair, and for the fairness and candour of his explanations to the meeting. J. CHARLES lIANDFIELD, Secretary. CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON. The FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie tors of this Company took place on the 25th instant, at the Head Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the rep ,, rt, which is too lengthy f9r publication : _ . During the past year no claim; have arisen from deaths in England. and but two in Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for 260/.—making together 7001., which have been paid. This is far below the expected mortality, and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how severely the life offices generally suffered from the epidemic of last year. The number of lives assured between the let of June, 1949, and the 31st of May, 1350, was more than double the number issued in the twelve months preceding. Prop , sass were made for 133 Policies, amounting to 52,9631.25. 6d.: of these 121, comrrising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s. ,ixteen Policies lapsed, representing 6,0481., upon which 3201. 3s. was received by the Company in the shape of premiums. Since the commencement of the Company to the Ist of June last, assuran-•es were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 12s 6d., pro ducing( in annual premiums 3,7321. Its. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed, amounting to 23,9301. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were 7411. Is., leaving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to 2,9911. 15s. 11d... Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001., but 1,1831. lls. 10,1. only was advanced. The Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the last four months they had considerably extended their business on the Continent, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur de VEtang, a gentleman of high standing in Paris, distinguished for his integrity and ability in financial and in all assurance matters, who, under the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris, the Cardinal Archbishop of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis, Eveque de Langres, has already within the last three months effected a con siderab!e amount of business, not only in Life Assurances, but in An nuities both Immediate and Deferred. After various resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning thanks to the Right Reverend Chairman, Bishop Morris, the Vice- Chairman, Actuary, Secretary , a nd Medical Officers of the establish ment, the meeting separated, highly gratified at Its p resen t results and future prospects. B RITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE OFFICES, 37, New Bridge•street, Blackfriars, London. Incorporated under Act 7 and 8 Vic., c. 110. DIRECTORS OF FIRE SOCIETY. Gould, George, Esq. Low, James, Esq. Miers, Thomas, Esq. Olney, Thoma', Esq. Wilmshurst, Joseph, Esq. Blyth, John, Fsq. Cartwright, Richard, Esq. Cuff, J. Ilarcombe, Esq. Cutht ertson,Francis, Esq. Freeman, G. S., Esq. Latter, Robert, Esq. AUDITORS. POWITCSS, Joseph W., Esq. BANKERS. Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, Tritton, and CO. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Watson and Sons. The extraordinary success of the BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL FIRE ASSURANCE SOCIETY has exceeded the highest expecta tions of Its friends. The whole of the profits are divided among the assured members. One-fifth of the premiums have p lid all losses. Assurances effected without trouble or unnecessary expense at the head end provincial offices. There are some towns in which the Directors are open for re spectable and efficient agents. The BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COM PANY is under a separate direction, though conducted on the same principles. WILLIAM SUTTON GOVER, Actuary and Secretary. FLOOR CLOTHS. Best Quality Warranted - - 2s. 6d. per square yard. • Persian and Turkey pattern - 2s. 9d. do. Common Floor Cloth from - ls. 10d. do. A. quantity of Remnants cheap.—N.B. No higher Prices. JOWETT, Manufacturer, 532, New Oxford-street. IJE -EIGHTH of OCTOBER, 1850. The EIGHTH of 001'011E12, 1850, will display a new trading feature, in the shape of an Establishment never before equalled. The "town tourist' cannot have failed to notice, in his progress to the west end of the metropolis, an extensive range of premises in c arse of erection at the corner of lIART-STREET, NEW OX FORD-STREET. The situation, extent, and character of these premises must, from the earliest-stage of the undertaking, have impressed the public with the idea that such a project could be connected with no mean capi talists--no ordinary speculation. The gradual development of the building and the ultimate display of the lathe of the proprietary at once disclosed to the passer-by the true character of the speculation ; and thousands in that and other important localities have ever since been looking forward with anx ious expectation to the opening of the West-end Branch of E. MOSS and SON. The expediency of opening an Establishment like that under con• sideration cantiot properly be called in question. The east end and the west end or the metropolis are two perfectly ' distinct localities ; and to such an extent has the Capital grown, that a visit from one part to another involves both trouble and ex . pulse. The expediency of the present undertaking may be safely argued from the encouraging fact, that the proprietors number from the west end a large proportion of their wealthy supporters, whose interests and convenience will necessarily be better consulted in their own lo cality, and who, in return, will have more ready opportunities of fa vouring E.-.3105.ES and SON with their commands. It would be idle and weless to argue that such a vast speculation as the WEST-END BRANCH would not have been entered tub, had not the voice of the public called loudly for it. E. MOSES and SON have had too much experience in such undertakings, and know too well how to improve the capital which the public have placed at their disposal, to enter into a project like the present unsupported by the public..frotn. whom they derive that c hildence, without which such en enterprising speculation would never have been attempted. In starting the Branch of the City Establishment at the West end, E. MOSES and SON have taken especial care so to model their ar rangements to the requirements of the locality, as to render this Branch suitable to all parties. The BESPOKE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is deserving of particular mention ; being, as it is, thelirst at the West-end, in point, of business-arrangement, accommodation, and fashion. Ttie Nobility and Gentry will here meet with no obstruction or confusion, and will have no necessity to pass through the more busy portion of the Establishment, there being aseparate private entrance to this department, with distinct accommodation for servants in at tendance. Attention is also called to the fact, that Ilart-street, which runs parellel with Oxford-street, being quiet and private, af fords safe standing room for carriages —a circumstance worthy the attention of the gentry. In•connexion wills the Bespoke Department, there arc SELE - ;T lIABIT FITTING-ROOMS, and FITTING-ROOMS for GENTLE MEN, besides DEPARTMENTS devoted to the JUVENILES. Everything has been done by the proprietors to render their Branch Establishment in these important respects (without qualification of terms), the first Establishment in the first fashionable locality in the kingdom. In the arrangements of the READY-MADE DEPARTMENTS there are also those recommendations which cannot fail to elicit the approval of a discerning public. The classification of goods, the ready ingress and egress, and every other arrangement, are such as must conduce to the accommodation and satisfaction of the purchaser. For such an Establishment, in such a situation, the most superior assortment of lashions has been prepared. . . . The proprietors have determined not to be equalled in the collection of dress at their West-end Branch ; and, in order to produce the first specimens of attire, they have not only made purchases of the most ,supt rb materials in Cloths, Silks. Satins, Alpacas, Lustres, &c , &c., but have secured the most elezant and novel designs, by offering handsome prizes for the best :pee mens of artistic skill In cut and workmanship ; an experiment which has proved more than success ful to this end. The GENTLEMEN'S WINTER OVERCOATS, and the other ar ticles of attire, when inspected, will prove that the proprietcrs are not dealing in exaggerated terms in thus recommending the present Stock of Attire. In LADIES' HABITS, E. MOSES and SON intend to convince their supporters, that as Fashionable Tailors, they are neither to be surpassed nor equaled by many degrees. Their STOCK of JUVENILE CLOTHING calls alike for terms of the highest recommendaticn. Wh,re this branch of the Tailoring Trade has been too often overlooked or slighted, E. MOSES and SON have made it a point of particular study ; nor do they question for a moment that their endeavours will secure anything short •f th• highest approbation. A conspicuous fea•ure at the New West-end Branch of E. MOSES and SON is that of a STOCK of RE 4DY-MADE LIVERIES, which, though elegant in the extrem^, and superior in material, are sold at prices exceedingly advantageous to the purchaser. The attention of the Nobility a d Gentry is particularly directed to this branch of the proprietors' business in New Oxford-street. - A , •TOCK or SUPERIOR MOURNING, at prices less than those charged anywhere else, by 50 per cent., is also deserving of promi nent mention. No advantage will be taken in the furnishing of th, se articles of the melancholy circumstances of bereavement, or of the haste in the adoption of such attire—circumstances which have too often led to imposition on the part of tradesmen. The SHOOTING-COATS, FISHING-COATS, LOUNGING COATS, and the various ready-made goods are in keeping with the rest of the articles 5 , ld ; and the most extreme satisfaction must re sult from an inspection and trial of the Stock. A large and fashionable collection of HATS and CAPS adds much to the recommends ions of the new Branch House; and the Public are assured that here their interests are equally consulted. The system which the proi•rietors intend to pursue at their New Estaldishment is not new. Their old system of cheapness, coupled with quality and fashio:t will be in operation at the Branch House as at the Origin rl Establishment. The Return of Cash or Exchange of Goods, and the marking the price of each article in plain figures, will in no way be departed from at the West-end Branch. Before concluding this announcement E. ➢LOSES and SON would hint that their New Premises In Oxford-street are of the most novel, elegant, and commodious description. The Establishment is an Ex hibition itself, quite alone in point of style, convenience, and decora tion —and Is well deserving a visit from the curious in these matters. An excursion, in fact, would be well repaid by a view of ails superb trading structure, of whith no idea can be formed except u on in spection. The proprietors take this opportunity of inviting the Public to view their Yew West-end Branch Establishment, whether purchasing or not ; where every attention will be paid to them, and every informa tion given. Having thus announced the opening of the New Branch Establish ment, and having touched (in as brief a manner as possible) on the recommendations there held out, E. MoSEi and SOS would ac knowle ige gratefully that vast amount of favour at the ha . .ds of the public, to which alone they can date this proud advance in their speculations ; and the proprietors would assure the Public, that it is their determination to merit renewed support, by an adherence at the New Establishment to those principles which have worked so well at the Old. Will be OPENED at Ten o'clock on TUESDAY MORNING, the Bth of OCTOBER. THE LOOKER-ON for OCTOBER, price s,xpence, edited by FRITZ and LIOLETT, is just pub lished, and contains Original Boersts by the It cv . ROBERT MONT GOMERY and Dr. STEBB NG. BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS. The acknowledged efficacy of BLAIR'S GOUT and RFILU MATIC PILLS, by the continued series of testimonials which hare been sent to and published by the proprietor for nearly twenty years, has rendered this medicine the most popular of the present age ; and in corroboration of which the following extract of a letter, written by John Mollard Wheeler, Esq., Collector of Customs, Jamaica, hav ing been handed by his brother, at Swindon, to Mr. Prout for publi cation, will fully confirm. " I know yen have never had occasion to take Blair's Pills, but let me emphatically tell you, in mercy.to any friend who may suffer from gout, rheumatic gout, lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism, or any branch of that widely-allied family, to recommend their using them. In this country they are of wonderful efficacy : not only am I person ally aware of their powers, but I see my friends and acqu-intances receiving unfailing benefit from their use. I would not be without them on any account. If taken in the early stage of disease they dissipate it altogether; if In a Inter, they alleviate pain and effect a much speedier cure than by any other means within my knowledge." Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint ment by all respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United Kingdom. nice 2s. Out, per box. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe the name and address of " Thomas l'rout, 229, Strand, London," im pre.aed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine. THIRTY-FIRST EDITION. Plastrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Emgravin7s on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA- PACITY, AND IM VEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. gew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just ptedished, price 2s. 6d., or by post, direct from the Establ shment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, THE SILENT FRIEND, a M e di ca l W or k o n the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex ‘:,essive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Emfravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox oard-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by strange, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street; Starie, 23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street. PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART It. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive in- Aulgence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. 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The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic reined; , for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symptoms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 11s. and 335. per bottle. rerry's Purifying Specific Pills, 2s • 9d., 45. 6 and I Is. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and chronic) inflammation of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, It. A minute detail of the case Is required: age, habits, and posi tion in society. 11. rackets, with advice, to be had at the l!tta bli.skment only by which the fee, U., Is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in attendance daily at 19, Berners-street, Oxford street, London. from Eleven till Two and Five to Eight ; on Sun day, from Eleven to One. ATTACK ON THE KING'S BENCH PRISON DURING THE RIOTS OF LONDON.-At the gate of the prison two sen - tinels were placed. One of these was a fine-built young man, full six feet high; he had been servant to my father. On the day Allen was shot, or a day or two after, he came to my father for protection ; my father, having a high opinion of his veracity and moral goodness took him in and sheltered him until quiet was restored. His name was M'Phin, or some such name; but as he was always called "Mac" by us, Ido not remember his name perfectly. He stated that he and his fellow soldier, while standing as sentries at the prison,were attacked by an uproarious mob, and were assailed with stones and brickbats; that his companion called loudly to the mob, and said, "I will not fire until I see and mark a man that throws at us, and then he shall die; I don't want to kill the innocent, or any one, but he that flings at us shall surely die." Young Allen threw a brick-bat, and ran off; but Mac said, his fellow soldier had seen it, and marked him. The crowd gave way ; off went Allen, and the soldier after him. Young Allen ran on, the soldier pursuing him, till he entered his father's premises, who was a cow keeper, and there the soldier shot him. Popular fury turned upon poor Mac; and so complet.-ly was he thought to be the " murderer" of young Allen, that 5001. was offered by the m Ix his discovery. But my good father was faithful to hone , t Mac, and he lay secure in one of our upper rooms until the excitement was over. Allen's funeral was attended by myriads, and a monument was erected to his memory (which yet remains, I believe) in Newington churchyard, speaking lies in face of the sun. If it were important enough, it deserves erasure as much as the false inscription on Lon don's monument. As soon as the public blood was cool, , 4 Mac" surrendered himself, was tried at the Old Bailey, and acquit ted.—Notes and Queries. Liverpool and Glasgow are simultaneously engaged in discussing projects for the erection of new Post-offices and the removal of old powder-magazines; rather a curious coincidence. [INAUGURATION OF THE NEW SHERIFFS. • Yesterday being the morrow of St. Michael, the newly-elected sheriffs, Alderman Carelen and Mr. G-. E. Hodgkinson, entertained the -masters, wardens, and commonality of their respective companies—the Spectacleinakers..and.-Cutlers—at Cutlers'-ball, St. Thomas-the-Apostle, to breakfast. The breakfast concluded, they proceeded to the Guildhall Chamber to meet the Lord Mayor and Aldermen after which they proceeded i n s t ate to Bl ac kf r iars-bridge, where they embarked on board the city barge, and pro ceeded by water to Westminster-bridge. A strong wind and tide against them materially delayed their progress, and it was nearly three o'clock when the procession reached the Court of Exchequer, where the Cursitor B iron bad been two hours in waiting for them. The crier having at length announced the arrival of the Lord Mayor, the Cursitor Baron took his seat upon the bench, and the civic dignitaries bestowed themselves in position according to rank in the seats of the Queen's Counsel and on the floor of the court. Mr. BULLOCK, the Common-Sergeant (in the ab sence of the newly-elected Recorder), then addressed the Court as follows :—Since our last eppearanc upon a similar occasion, the Corporation of London has had to deplore the loss of that officer who had so long acquitted himself here with so much credit to himself and satisfaCtion to the public. They have also to regret the shim* of his eniceosiker, and hence the duty devolves upon me of presenting the sheriffs this day ; and I have to request the indulgence of the Court whilst I attempt to discharge that duty. I have the honour to present to you Robert Walter Carden, an Alderman of the city of London, and cutler, as one of the Sheriffs of the city of London ; and George Edmund Hodgkinsoo, citizen and spec taclemaker, as the other Sheriff of the city of Lon don, and the two as joint Sheriff of Middlesex. These gentlemen have been elected by their fellow citizens to fill these high officer, and the choice could not have fallen upon any who could create a more happy anticipation for their year of office. Mr. Carden is descended, on his father's side, from a gen tleman who had been engaged for some years in the practice of the bar in the Temple. His mother was of a distinguished family, her immediate father being a gentleman whose name has been extended, so far as the English language has ex tended, or so far, I may say, as the civilized world takes care or concern in the politics of this country and of Europe at large—l need only mention the name of Mr. Walter, of the Times newspaper. Mr. Carden commenced his career of life in the service of his country in the army, but the prospect of perma nent peace soon convinced him that that profession would no longer afford sufficient occupation for his energy and industry. He therefore left the profes sion which had been his early choice, and attaching himself to one which would be more adapted to the intercourse of nations at amity with each other, he employed himself in the monetary transactions of great nations in amity, and became an eminent member of the Stock Exchange, where his seal, assiduity, integrity, and honour, have gained him the esteem and respect of his fellow-citizens. With re spect to Mr. Hodgkinson, I would say that, b o th as concerns himself and his family, the choice has fallen most happily upon him. By paternal descent he is connected with the great agricultural interests of the country, his ancestors on his father's side having been for centuries employed in cultivating their own freeholds in the county of Derby. On the maternal side he is connected with another great branch which promotes the wealth of his country—the manufacturing branch. He is de scended on his mother's side from a gentleman whose name is celebrated in the manufacturing inte rests of our country—Mr. Humphry Jennings, the founder of the iron trade in the great iron mart of Birmingham. For himself, he is the representative of the third great branch of national interest—the maritime commerce and shipping of the country ; he has been for years himself engaged in that branch, and has raised himself to a distinction therein ; his character is well known amongst those who are in anyway interested in the commercial greatness of the country ; he has raised himself to a high cha racter by his assiduity and integrity, and he is here to-day as the other Sheriff of London, and joint Sheriff of Middlesex. I have to molest through you the approbation of her' Majesty ofi e the choice of the citizens of London. I have 41so the honour to present to-day the late Sheriffs of London, Alderman Law rence and Mr. D. Nicoll. The anticipations which were expressed on their entrance to office have been more than realized. They have had occasions and opportunities which they have not failed to avail themselves of for promoting the good of their fellow citizens. Much of their duty consisted in the conduct of the Central Criminal Court, and they have been able to make arrangements in that court for facili tating and expeditin g the business, whilst in no way sacrificing or derogating from the goad and proper ad ministration of justice. They have been throughout courteous, humane, and hospitable in manner. I may not say that they have been unequalled before, but I may say that they have never been surpassed. Mr. Cursitor Baron &emus—Mr. Common-Ser geant, a loss to which you have adverted as experi enced lately by the citizens of London is one which may well justify a few observations from this bench. It is a loss to the profession to whtch the late Mr. Law was an honour, but it is a loss on which I am the less capable of speaking, because, enjoying as I did for many years his affectionate friendship, I feel the deepest pain when I speak of him whose memory I can never wish to forget. lam well aware how faithful a servant he was to the citizens of London, acting independently in all those high stations which he filled as the Recorder of that noble metropolis. As the representativ e in Parliament of one of our chief universities he was upon all occasions, when the rights and privileges and interests of the citiz , ns of London were in question, at his post, acting with that independence which belonged to his character, but furthering on all occas i ons, so far as h e th oug ht right, with his zeal, dili gence, and ability, those questions in which h e took asactive and important part. lam here tod ay to acknowledge, on the part of the Sovereign, among other high rights and pri vileges of the citizens of London, that great branch of the Royal prerogative which has been intrusted to them during many hundred years—the free and unbiassed choice of those whom they s hould think fit to choose from among themselves to serve in the high office to whi c h t h ese gent l emen have now been elected—the high an d i mportant s tation of the Sheriffs of London and Sh er iff o f t h e metropolitan county. The high qualiti es w hi c h h ave recommended these gentlemen to th e not i ce o f t h e i r f e llow-citizens, and entitled them to th e h onour w hi c h they now re ceive, are qualities that justify me, on the part of her Majesty, to declare her full, gracious, and unqualified recognition of the choice which has been made, and it remains for me to wish to those g entlemen health, that they may be en a bl e d, th roug h o ut the year which now commences of i m p or t an t an d onerous duties, to discharge them so a s t o f u lfil the well-grounded ex pectation of their friends, and, I trust, even to satisfy their own wishes at th e en d o f their year of office. I am aware that, with regard to congratulations, they are rather at this time to be offered to those gentlemen who have preceded them, and who now ma k e t h e i r appearance at this court, having honourably, fully, and faithfully fulfilled the duties intrusted to them. I have now to congratulate those gentlemen, after the sacrifice they have made —for undoubtedly it i s a great sacrifice to those who know how to en j oy t h e relations of friendship which high character will always wa y return t o t h e en j oyment of those social pleasures to w hic h they are so well entitled, until their fello s w - s c n it e i r z i e ff n s s of he L r n e n af d t n e n r may d and establish—that for a time they their year of offi ce h as exp i red, that g r n e l c t e ); v e o: 0. n h o t n h o e u r p a t r o t i f n p h ose e r tdoi perhaps them. p s fin d I some beg Majesty, these gentlemen a Sheriff of the county of Middlesex. The warrants of attorney from the sheriffe to the under-sheriffs, to receive and execute all writs, at tachments, kc., were then read and filed. The ap pearance of the late Sheriffs was recorded, and the usual suit and service, which consists of cutting two faggots and counting six horseshoes and 61 nails, having been performed by Mr. W i lli am H unter, the senior alderman, the Common-Serjeant, in the name of the Sheriffs, requested the company of the Court to dine with them at a banquet. THE DINNER. Last night r. Rober t o h b e e rt n ew Sheriffs f or L on d on an d Mid dlesex, Walter Card en , Ald erman, and t Mr. N eorge Edmund Hodgkinson, gave their inaugu ration dinner at the London Tavern. Covers were laid for upwards of 200 gentlemen, and a ban quet of a sumptuous character was served up in admirable style by the experienced pro prietors of that celebrated establishment. The room was decorated with a variety of banners, and the festivity of the evening was greatly promoted by occasional musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. The Lord Mayor, as chief of the city of London, took the chair, having on his right and left the new Sheriffs (Mr. Alderman Carden and Mr. Hodgkinson) • and among the company present were —The Lord Mayor Elect, the Hon. the Cursitor Baron, the Queens Remembrancer, Mr. Alderman Kelley, Mr. Alderman Wilson, Mr. Alderman Hum- Ovary, M.P., Mr. Alderman Hooper, Mr. Alderman Hunter, Mr. Alderman Challis, Mr. Alderman Sidney, M.P., Mr. Alderman Moon, Mr. Alderman Lawrence, Mr. John Masterman, M.P., Mr. Walter, M.P., Mr. Alexander Raphael, M.P., Sir Moses Montefiore, the Chairman of the East India Company, the D , puty- Governor of the Bank of England, S:r William Poland, Sic. At the conclusion of the dinner grace was sung by the vocalists, Messrs. Lockey and Lawler, and the Misses Kenneth and Henderson, and then, in accord ance with the ancient civic custom, the " loving cup" was sent round. The LORD MAYOR then rose and proposed the first toast, which he felt sure all would most cordially join in drinking—" The health of her Majesty the Queen." This toast having been most loyally responded to, was followed by that of " Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family," which was re ceived with equal enthusiasm. Mr. Alderman CAaDEN next rose, and was greeted with several rounds of applause. He said he had the permission of the Lord Mayor to propose the next toast—" The health of the Army and Navy."— (Cheers.) He gave this toast with great pleasure, though it was true that at present they had no need of their services, for England was at peace with all the world, fortunately for this country, and fortu nately too for the foe that it might otherwise be en gaged with.—(Cheers.) He did not belong to that school called " the Cobden school," who wished to dispense with that army which he (Alderman Carden) considered the best assurance of peace. It was the interest of all nations, he believed, to be prepared fur war, for in that consisted the best means for preserving peace; and he also was of opinion that the mighty idea developed to the world by Prince Albert, with refer ence to the great Industrial Exhibition of all Nations, would afford a better chance for the continuance of peace than all the Peace Congresses, whether held in London or Frankfort, or in any other quarter of the world, or all the rhodomontade speeches that might be spouted in such assemblies. The worthy Alderman and Sheriff then gave " The Army and Navy," concluding by expressing his regret at the absence of Sir William Napier, who, he observed, was prevented from being present by the effects of a gunshot wound in the back, from which he occasion ally suffered. The toast was drunk with three times three. The LORD MAYOR proposed the next toast, which he was sure the company would cordially respond to— " Her Majesty's Ministers, and thanks for their ser vices on behalf of the country." Mr. Alderman CARDER proposed " The health of the Lord Mayor," observing that he was sure he need only mention his Lordship's name to elicit that enthu siasm from the citizens of London which his Lord ship's services so well merited. A kinder- hearted, a more excellent, or better-disposed man, never filled the office of Lord Mayor—(Cheers)—and be was sure that they would all cordially greet him with the most unanimous approbation.—(Cheers.) The LORD MAYOR returned thanks. He said he scarcely knew how to thank them for the manner in which his health had been received. In performing the duties of his year of office, now expiring, it had been his earnest endeavour to discharge them effici ently and zealously to the best of his abilities and it afforded him the greatest satisfaction to receive their approbation. Mr. Sheriff HoDGIUNSOR next rose and was greeted with cheers. He said it was his pleasing duty to propose the health of the gentleman who was about to ascend the civic chair, " the Lord Mayor Elect." He believed that few men had ever been elected to that high situation with the more perfect approbation of their fellow-citizens than the present Lord Mayor Elect. He felt sure that all the duties appertaining to the office of Lord Mayor of the city of Londan, and more particularly in the year which was ensuing, would be most ably and efficiently per formed by the gentleman who had been elected by his fellow.citizens to that important office, for which his great abilities so eminently qualified him.— (Cheers.) The LORD MAYOR ELECT returned thanks. He said it was something very encouraging to a man about to undertake very important duties to have his name received so cordially by the large and distin guished company present. He naturally must feel on the present occasion in some degree embarrassed in consequence of having to speak in the presence of the present Lord Mayor, and of those who bad pre ceded him in the civic chair, for their services were past and known, whereas his were all to begin. He would, however, assure his fellow •citizens that his best efforts and all his energies should be brought into operation to fulfil the duties of his office, and, if possible, to realize all the expectations which his friends might have formed with respect to him.—(Applause.) It had been intimated that the coming year would be a very eventful one to this country, and particu larly to the citizens of this great metropolis ; and, feeling that it would be so, it would naturally be his desire to see that the city of London upheld its im portance, and stood before the country and Europe maintaining its raiik as one of the first communities of the world.—(Applause.) It had been said that there was safety in difficulty, and he believed so, and he believed that office was never in danger but when it was degraded. Ile would take care that his office should not be degraded in his hands, and he should have, he was sure, the assistance of the present Lord Mayor, the Aldermen, and Common Councilmen in carrying out the duties of his important year.—(Applause.) After adverting to the great antiquity of the office of Lord Mayor of the city of London, he concluded . by olaservingthat,for all men now ho it shouldbeamatte l r di gonfmo ffi e t most serious rious consideration en deavour to preserve those institutions which had been handed down by their forefathers, and to i m p rove them, if necessary, from time to time—(Appl ause )— so that they might be transmitted to posterity unim paired.—(Cheers.) H e trusted th a t h e s h ou ld b e fortunate enough to discharge the duties of his office in a manner to earn the thanks and approbation of his fellow-citizens. Mr. Alderman CARDEN proposed the " Health of the Cursitor Baron," who had signified to him and his colleague (the new Sheriffs) their Sovereign's ap probation of the choice which the citizens of London had made in promoting them to office. The Cuttsrroe Balton returned thanks. He said he felt proud to hold an office which made him the medium of communicating her Majesty's assent to the choice which the citizens of London had made of two gentlemen to hold the office to which the present Sheriffs had been so honourably elected.—(Applause.) Her Majesty had been informed of those qualifica tions which had earned from the citizens of London their suffrages on behalf of the new Sheriffs, and had cordially and unhesitatingly signified her assent to the choice so made.—(Hear, hear.) The Lord Mayor Elect had stated that the approaching year might prove eventful to this great city and this powerful empire —a year when probably we should have incur sions from all cities of Europe and the world to wit ness our powers, to share in our social enjoyments, and to partake of our hospitality ; and he trusted that the foreigners so coming here woul i be assured that they would be received, as they bad a right to expect to be received, with dignity, with honour, and with safety.—(Cheers.) He was sorry this day, when he received the Lord Mayor aad the Sheriffs in his offi cial capacity, that he was not able to receive them precisely in such a court as in his opinion was suita ble to the dignity of those who attended. They were certainly in a state of repair, and transition there (Laughter).— but he begged the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs to understand that these matters of building reparation were not under the authority of those who presided in those courts, and he only wished that those gentlemen present who were Members of Parliament had some better authority over the House which they inhabited.—(Hear, hear, and laughter.) It seemed to him that the whole of this country was at present in a state of reparation, for it was full of scaffoldings and new erections, and he only hoped, when all was put in order, that they would deserve the approbation of the nations of the world.— (Cheers.) For his part, he would say that whenever he had the honour to receive the Lord Mayor and the authorities of the city of London, he would en deavour as far as in him lay to receive them in a manner suitable to their dignity and authority, and he never felt prouder than when allowed to commu nicate to them the respect with which those who sat upon the Throne regarded the citizens of London. Mr. Sheriff HODGKINSON next proposed " the Health of the Representatives of London and the Members of the House of Commons," connecting with it in complimentary terms the name of Mr. Ms sterman. Mr. MASTERMAN, amidst much applause, briefly returned thanks for himself and his colleagues. Mr. Alderman CARDEN then proposed a the Health of Mr. Alderman Hooper and the other Magistrates of the city of London," observing that he was entitled to give this toast, as during the year that he held the distinguished office of sheriff he ceased to be a magis trate. He believed that the magistrates of the city of London were a body of men i n t en t u p on d o i ng th e greatest possible good in their power, and the time they devoted to the public service was far beyond what some imagined. They had many onerous duties to perform besides attending police-courts and the sessions at the Old Bailey.--(Elear, hear.). Mr. Alderman HoorEß returned thanks. He said he was quite satisfied that his brother magistrates of [PRICE SD. the city of London brought to the discharge of their duties every good intention and every desire to dis charge those duties efficiently, and if they effected that object they were amply rewarded in receiving the applause of their fellow-citizens. Mr. Sheriff HODGILINSON propowd " The Health of the Recorder and the other Civic Judges," to which the Common- Sergeant, in the absence of the Recorder, responded. _ _ . The LORD MAYOR then proposed " The Chairman ' and Directors of the East India Company." Mr. SHEPHERD returned thanks. He observed that the directors of the East India Company appre • ciated very highly the good opinion and esteem of such a distinguished company as the present. As directors of the company they were but instruments in the hands of this mighty nation for carrying on the details of the government of the great Indian empire, which some years ago was but a small factory, but which had been raised by the enterprise and energies of English and, he should say, London merchants, to be now our greatest and most valuable depen dency.—(Hear, hear.) When he told them that they (the directors) owed their first duty to the people of India, he was proud to add that the happiness of the people of India was connected with the best interests of the English public.—(Cheers.) The CURSITOR BARON proposed the health of the hosts (the new Sheriffs), who had kindly invited the company to that splend id entertainment. 7 —(Cheeis.) He wished all prosperity to them during their.ensu ing year of office, and he trusted that the wishes of their friends would be completely fulfilled, and that the exertions which they themselves intended to make might be followed by that success which would insure to them a happy and honourable shrievalty.—(Cheers.) The toast was then drunk amidst repeated cheering. Mr. Alderman CARDEN, on rising to return thanks, feared that he had not language at his command adequate to express properly his deep feeling of gra titude for the very kind manner in which the proposi tion of his health had been responded to.—(Hear.) He spoke now simply for himself, because he knew that his colleague, Mr. Sheriff Hodgkinson, would I address them on his own behalf. He felt proud in being placed by the suffrages of his fellow•citizens in i the situation which he now held as one of the Sheriffs ' of London and Middlesex, for he was sure that had not his conduct for the last thirty years in this great metropolis met with the approbation of his fellow citizens, he never should have been placed in the posi tion which he now held.—(Cheers.) In assuming the high and important office of sheriff he felt he had great duties to perform, which would require all the energies of his mind to be properly carried out. He promised to devote every attention to the question of prison discipline, to an examination into the causes of juvenile crime, and to watch with attention the pro gress of the Ragged Schools. Mr. Sheriff HopmErstsoar also returned thanks, ob serving that he concurred fully in the sentiments ex pressed by his colleague. Mr. Alderman CARDEN proposed, in a complimen tary address, "The health of the City Police Com missioner, r. D. W. Harvey." Mr. HtRVET returned thanks. He said that all good judges admitted that solid pudding was better than empty praise—(Laughter)—and it was no less true that of all the pleasures which an individual could enjoy of a social character the best was an ele• gant dinner with a graceful compliment.—(Hear.) It was his good fortune on the present occasion to parti cipate in the one and receive the other, and the latter was the more valuable as it proceeded from one who was well aware from experience of the manner in which the force over which he (Mr. Harvey) was placed discharged its various duties.—(Hear.) He might also observe, in justice to his own feelings, that in the coming year the force over which he was placed might have to discharge duties in a manner which would show, as the Cursitor Baron had ob served, that all those coming to this country would be safe.—(Cheers.) Certainly, the event which we were approaching in the coming year was likely to be more full of incident than any previous occurrence in ' our history. They had had, indeed, in 1815, the city of London crowded with the heroes of many fights, who had triumphed over despotism which sought to annihilate all freedom ; but on the great oc casion which would occur next s ear they would have an assembly of a different kind ; they would have coming here from the four quarters of the world phi losophers, men of literature and art, men who would bring their great minds to bear on science and objects peaceful and beneficial to mankind. They would then be inquiring why it was that there existed in this great country that felicitous combination of pro found order with profound love of liberty, and they would be told that it arose from institutions based in past centuries of time and in long experience —(Hear, bear)—that it originated in their municipal institu tions, and of which the Corporation of the city of London was a pre-eminent example.—(Applause.) On that occasion it would be his pride to show that the office he held, unobtained by any approach to ser vility, was deserved by him, in consequence of his anxiety to discharge its duties efficiently.—(Applause.) Mr. Alderman CARDEN then proposed " The Go vernor and Corporation of the Bank of England." "The late Sheriffs," and other toasts followed, and the company separated at an advanced hour of the evening. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. It was Dr. Thomas Graham, recently promoted from the Hastings, flag-ship, in the East Indies, who died at Hong Kong, July 13, and not Dr. Andrew Graham (1847), of the Amazon, 23, at Hong-Kong. Letters ha-re been received from the latter officer, dated July 27, in which he states he is quite well. The Commander-in-Chief, Admiral the Hon. Sir Bladen Capel, went out in the Sprightly steam tender, attended by Flag-Lieutenant Cochrane, at two P.M., and paid a long visit to Captain Bourecius, on board the Prins Van Orange, Dutch frigate. He left at half-past four o'clock under a salute of 17 guns, which the Victory returned. The Prins Van Orange and the schooner Atalanta, Lieut. Merck, sailed for Flushing at nine A.M. yesterday. Lieutenants G. A. Ellerman (1841), and R. D. Stupart (1840), have been appointed to study at the Royal Naval College. The Admiralty have given permission to Lieu tenant Tremlett to kt a night steering-wheel which he has projected to the Sprightly steam-tender at Portsmouth. _ _ Adventure store-ship, Master-Commander Peter Wellington, is to be paid off at Devonport, and the Tyne, 22, substituted in her stead, being more ap propriate for that service. Dragon, 6, steam-frigate, Captain H. W. Giffard, will leave Spithead this afternoon, on the arrival of the mail from London, and calling at Devonport for the stores and supernumeraries on board the Thetis, waiting a passage to Lisbon, will proceed thither en route to the Mediterranean. _ _ Firefly, 3, steam-sloop, Commander Seymour, to sail from Devonport for the coast of Africa to-mor row, has her complement increased to 80. Flamer, 3, steam-sloop, Commander St. Leger, arrived at Madeira from Devonport on the 14th Sep tember, and sailed for the coast of Africa on the 17th. Greenock iron screw steam-fr igate, at Devonport, was again tried out round the Eddystone on Friday. There is no improvement on her former trials. The Kestrel brigantine (formerly Lord Yarbo rough's yacht), lately paid off at Devonport, having been surveyed and found not worth repair, will be sold at the next sale of old ships. Niger, 12, screw-sloop, Commander Heath, ar rived at Madeira from Plymouth in nine days and a half, and sailed Sept. 2 en route to the west coast of Africa. North Star, Master-Commander Saunders, is or dered from Portsmouth to Sheerness, to be paid off. She is to be surveyed, and her condition to be re ported. Retribution, 22, steam-frigate, Captain Warden, is ordered from Spithead to Cork, where she will wait further orders. DISPUTED LIFE POLICIES. " A trial of considerable Interest to Life Assurance Offices and the public was concluded yesterday in the Court of Exchequer. The Eagle Company held a policy for an assurance of 5391. in the Albion Company as security for an advance, the payment of which policy was now disputed by the Albion, on the ground that at the time it was effected the fact of the assured party - having been a man of in temperate habits was concealed from the office. The chief evidence tome t upon the question as to the degree of intemperance that had been exhibited, and the resu't was, that a verdict was given against the resisting office, not only for the amount of the policy, but also for 401. interest froM the date when it became due. The circumstance of the action being brought by one office against another presents a striking illustration of the uncertainty which may attach to all po licies under the present system, and shows that the only mode by wit ch absolute security can be obtained by the public must lie in the general adoption by Assurance Offices of the plan of protelting them selves in every case by due inquiries before the grantim • f each po licy, and of afterwards assuming the full responsibility of the com pleteness of such inquiries by holding themselves precluded from raising any future question. In the present case two offices are found to be diametrically opposed in their opinions as to what can properly invalidate a t laim, and yet the public are expected to be able to guare themselves against such contingences. Similar cases have occurred before, and even if they were more rare, they would seriously injure the progress of life assurance. The very principle upon which the business is founded is the removal of uncertainty, and whenever that principle is counteracted in the slightest degree, the people who would be the first to resort to its advantages are the first to be deterred."—Times, July 11, 1850. T HE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY COMPANY No. 72, LOMBARD-S MEET, LONDON. TRUSTEES. 1. Campbell Renton, Esq., M.P. I Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. Richard Malins, Esq., Q.C. James Fuller Madox, Esq. William Wilberforce, Esq. DIRECTORS. Robert Henry Forman, Esq. John Hamilton, Esq. fames Fuller Madox, Esq. John Matthews, Esq. C. Octavius Parnell, Esq. AUDITORS. James Turner, Esq. !David Henry Stone, Esq. William Adams, Esq. John Atkins, Esq. Henry Augustus Bevan, Esq. J. Thompson Bramwell, Esq. J•hn Dangerilcld, Esq. George Cumming, Esq. William D. Starling. Esq. SECRETARY —David Alison, Esq. BANreas—Messrs. Spooner, Attwoods, and Co. PADDINGTON LOCAL BOARD. 24, Connaught-terrace, Edgeware-road. Rev. James Sherbold Boone, A.M., Stanhope-street, Hyde-park. Captain Creed, Norfolk-crescent, Oxford-square. Ctiarles Pemberton, Esq., Eastbourne-terrace, Hyde-park, and Lin- coin's Inn-fields. Thomas Jervis Amos, Esq., York-street, Portman-square. George Y. Robson, Esl., Eastbourne-terrace, Eyde-park, and New square, Lincoln's I'm. Secretary, Chas. llogliton, Esq. The POLICIES of this Company, being INDISPUTABLE, form Family Provisions and Negotiable Securities, for their validity is not dependent, as in the case of ordinary Policies, upon the import of previous reports and other documents. Owing to this important improvement in the practice of Life As surance, the progress of this Company has been rapid from the com mencement of its business, and is steadily advancing. Copes of the Report of the last Annual Meeting will be forwarded, on application, to Solicitors, to whom Commission is allowed. ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Manager. REVIEW, " This little monthly miscellany continues its praiseworthy ex ertions, with a tone of health and moral strength that would do credit to magazines that claim a position in higher class litera ture. The critical notices are sound, and decidedly liberal in tone and feeling; and that mystery of literature. tha sub ject of The Myth,' is well, though se-erely, handled by Liolett, who seeks to ierce those cloudy wrappings which are so embar rassing, and to exhibit this dreamy paradox in the most literal sense."—Weekly Dispatch. W. and T. Piper, Paternoster-row ; Haselden, Wigmore-street. Gray (---, _ ",---` / / V --C. , t--1----7 - } . .. _. ._ . I ~` kerville (1844)-, P. W. Darnell (1846), C. G. Guthe ' rie (1849). Masters—John Harris (1811), Henry Thompson (1841), )Sr. E. Hyne (1843). Surgeons—John Clarke (1841), Dr. Thomas Gra ham (1850), Henry Lewin (retired 1808). Paymasters—W. R. Davies (1807), J. H. Burgess (1808), George Marsh (1849), Henry Omer (1807). Naval Instructor- —John Sykes (1841). Mate—Robert Rawlins (1849). Second Master—Thomas Pm (1841). Assistant-Surgeons— George Ball (1827), James Gallagher (1847). Clerk—Juh❑ Down. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. Tne closing match of the season amongst gentle men's yachts belonging to this highly respectable club, for a very elrganr silver cup and co%er, pre sented by the Rear-Commodore, Mr. G. E. Browne, to be won twice before it becomes the permanent pro perty of the winner, to which was added a presenta tion purse of twenty guineas by the club, took place yesterday, and although attended with misadventures, which were a .sonrce of great regret, was one of the most exciting and beautiful races that we have seen for some time past. The club bad engaged the Gem steamer for the conveyance of members and their friends to witness the match ; and although the morning wore a most forbidding aspect, a very numerous and respectable company, amongst whom were a number of ladies, assembled on board the steamer ; and while the wind blew heavily, and delighted the yachtsmen with anti cipation of good sport, the rain held off, to the great comfort of the visitors. The following yachts were found at their stations on the arrival of the steamer at Erith 1. Alligator, 20 tons, Mr. Henry J. Smith, red with white stripes, and a horse rampant. 2. Whisper, 19 tons, Mr. Thos. Eveleigh, blue, white, end red. 3. Traveller, 10 tons, Mr. G. H. Jackson, red. 4. Phantom, 21 tone, Mr. Samuel Lane, white, red border. 5. Moor Park, 17 tons, Mr. G. E. Browne, three golden lilies, red ground. It was a time match—one minute per ton allowed by all yachts exceeding 10 tons to those not exceed ing 10 tons, and half a minute to those which do ex ceed it; yachts not exceeding 10 tons to allow half a minute per ton to those of lesser tonnage. The distance was from Erith to Thameshaven and back, and there was half a gale blowing from the southward of west. Betting was brisk, the Phantom being the favourite, and the Whisper next in request. A capital and even start was effected at 11 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Brown, and all canted round almost at the same moment. The Phantom I drew a very slight lead at first, but owing to some thing getting foul, was unable to set her topsail for some time, and the Whisper went into the first place, followed by-the Phantom, Moor Park, Traveller, and Alligator. At this period, with flowing sheets, and as much sail as they could conveniently stand under, the little fleet pursued its course at an immense rate into Long-reach, where the Alligator became third, and the Traveller fourth. In St. Clement's some of the boats found it necessary to lower their topsails, and there the Whisper appeared to be somewhat simi larly hampered as the Phantom had been at the start. These two boats retained their position, but were oc casionally so close to each other as to threaten a change all the way down ; the Alligator with a steady third, shortly before arriving at the rounding boat, carrying away some portion of her rudder, which prevented her proceeding any further, and rendered it necessary that she should be towed up by the Gem. The other three rounded as fellows :—The Whisper, 12 30 . 55 ; Phantom, 12 32 10 ; Moor Park, 12 42 45 ; and Traveller, 12 43 15. In the first three or four boards made on the slack, the tide having some time to run down, it appeared that the Whisper was gaining more upon the Phan• torn, and as no important alteration took place for half an hour, it began to be considered that the Whisper's powers were at any rate equal to those of her rival, and that she must eventually carry off the prizes ; but a most gallant contest was yet to follow. From the opening of Gravesend-reach up to Greenhithe there was a succession of skilful manoeuvres between the two crews, to describe which would occupy very considerable space. The question was, whether the Whisper could retain her position ; board after board threatened a change, and off Greenhithe the Phantom had just succeeded in getting to windward of the Whisper by about a length, and the Whisper was at the instant going about, when, hugging the shore opposite Greenhithe ton closely, she unfortunately ran hard aground, thus putting an unfortunate c&nclusion to the day's sport at the thee the excitement was at its highest pitch. The Phantom continued her course and arrived at Erith the winner at a quarter to five, the Whisper making her appearance in about half an hoar afterwards. The prizes were sub!equently presented to Mr. Lane, who joined in the general expression of regret that accident should have prevented the contest being continued right up to the winning post. The atten tion of the (Beers of the club and the general arrange ments were worthy of much commendation. THE IRON TRADE. The prospects of this trade for the approaching quarterly meetings and the ensuing winter months are far from satisfactory. A g( neral impre.sion is felt that a large and universal reduction of make is required to open a way for any improvement ; and there appears a disposition on the past i of the Welsh irenmasters to join those in Staffordshire and the other districts of this country in coming to an under standing with the Scotch and North of England, and arranging a general reduction to the extent of one third of the whole. It is evident that, even with a continuance of the enormous exports lately induced by the low range at which prices are ruling, the demand falls short of the actual quantities produced, leaving out of the question those already in stock, or represented by the Scotch pig iron scrip. Nor is there any probability that a fresh opening for the consumption of iron will present itself; but, on the contrary, should an advance in the price be estab lished, a contraction in the requirements for foreign markets may rather be expected. The preliminary meeting of our Staffordshire ironmasters was held at Wolverhampton on Thursday last, but was scarcely so well attended as is usually the case. The posi tion of the trade was carefully discussed, and a reso lution was declared that prices should remain as last quarter—nominally, bars and rods 61. per ton, hoops 61. 10s., sheets 71. 10s., long-weight at the works ; though it is well understood that these figures are not precisely adhered to in the actual transaction of butinees. It is most desirable that the efforts pro posed fur improving the condition of this trade by a general reduction in the make should be persevered in with good faith, and unanimously ; as, should they fail of success, the only alternative will be such a re duction of wages, and a partial abandonment of busi ness, as must inflict great evils upon the whole of the districts where it is carried on. We are sorry to learn that both here and in Scotland some parties are still preparing to put in blast more furnaces, and that works fur some time standing have been re-opened, while sales of pigs, bars, rails, and sheets are continu ally coming to light at deplorably ruinous prices. Manufacturers are considered, under existing rates, to be comparteively in a better position than producers of the raw materiel ; but, from their own statements, it would appear that the most favourably circumstanced are working without profit, and unless some altera tion for the better can shortly be effected, great appre hensions are entertained that another season of widely extended difficulties is inevitably approaching.—Bir mingham Gazette. PRESENTATION OF THE FREEDOM OF DUNDEE TO MR. FOX MA ULE. (From the Edinburgh Courant.) Yesterday the provost, magistrates, and town coun cil met in the Town Hall, Dundee, for the purpose of receiving the Right Hon. Fox Maule., M.P., Se cretary-at-War, and Lord-Lieutenant of the county of Forfar, and presenting him with the freedom of the burgh. Mr. Mamie having been introduced to the members of the council by the provost, the council proceeded in procession to the Thistle Hall, where it had been arranged that the proceedings should take place. The hall, to which admission was by tickets, was filled by a most respectable assemblage of nearly 900 persons, a great number of whom were ladies. In addition to those belonging to Dundee, several parties were present from the neighbourhood. Among those present we observed the Countess of Camper down, Viscountess Duncan, Lady E. Duncan, Lady Jane and Sir John Ogilvy, Vice-Admiral and Mrs. Sykes, Hon. Mrs. Maule, George Duncan, Esq., M.P., David Hunter, EEq., of Blackness, Sheriff Hen derson, &c. Thetis, 38, Captain Kuper, C. 8., will be taken into dock at Devonport about Thursday or Friday next, and most likely taken out again the same evening. Vulcan iron screw steam-frigate, Sheerness, is or dered to be immediately fitted as a troop-ship. QUARTERLY OBITUARY. The officers whose deaths have been officially re ported since June 20th, 1850, are the following:— Flag-officers—Admiral Dudley Oliver, Vice-Ad- THE BOROUGH-IdARILET.—The half-yearly report miral Sir Josiah Coghill Coghill, Batt of the trustees of the Borough-market was submitted yes- Captains—Francis Bruce (1827), Richard Mere- terday to the rate-payers of St Saviour's, Southwark, in .. dith (1837), Richard Copeland (1838), Owen St an- down to the preceding Saturday general soit.T I,easatrnynoansobled, broughtand showed a very gratifying Saturday ley (1844). ‘ exhibited a gross receipt during the six months of 2,6041., Commanders— Joseph Corbyn Moorman (1814), Silas Thomson Ho od ( of the period. The trustees hal . I p o a 6 id n. ov 7s e . r t i o c j,h . e a o n v a ers t e h e a rs, (1814), R ichard , including the balance at the banker's at the commencement Moriarty (1822), H. Le Venonte (1828), George their ba o nke'r's of 1,1171. • Ile , which Wins or (1843), George Morritt (1845), George in a a s i n d o o w f t a he ba p ia o n o c r- o r a t t e, a sum was be applicable to the same purpose. The trustees also Buttler (1846), Humphrey John Julian (1848). possessed 1,81 tl, invested in the Reduced Three per Cent. presided at the m s eetin Retir ed —F , D. Schism (1844), Robert Little Hicks Consols. The report was unanimously approved, eg o d abr a ds ;o eo - ct lution was passed ant orising the trustees to pay over to the (1846). o v e rseers, in aid of the poor-rate, the amount which th stood to Lieutenants—Andrew M'Millan (1810), W. C. to the parishioners to know Harris (1811), George Sn3ithers (1811), C. C. Robin , 6 tt t hh o ae e t i g r r i t e e r ma e t d ua i s t ro a b t eutnhte, very w b a hg n or k a . t i fy hi i n r . g Eli Richard son (1812), George Bishop (1812), Robert Wint that such a ril t uab o la t ristance to the loor-rate was derived receipts s ts fweree Borough -market. The best thanks Innes (1813), William Biker Strugnell (1814), W. H. Murray (1815), Robert Ramsay (1815), Williamundoubtedly due to those gentlemen Swainson (1815), Duncan Mackellar (1816). W. N. .w f h t o had been instrumental i n . bringing about this result, Clay (1822), W. R. Wyndard (1826), Henry Probyn whereby the poor -rate o fron t i l t h e in inhabitants (1841), Edward A. T. Lloyd (1842), Charles Bas- ,i of 2,0001. a year. was relieved to the amount of upwards