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C C ?ATTRACT for BLACK IRONMONGERY. Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy, Somerset-place, September 26, 1850. The Commissioners tor executing the cfll:,e, cf Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland do hereby give notice, that on Tutsnar, the 29th Oetobe.r next, at One o'clock, _they will be ready to treat with such Persons as ma y be willing to Contract for supplying her Majesty's several Dockyards with BIACK IRONMONGERY, Under a Contract for twelve months certain, and afterwards until the expiration of six months' warning. Patterns of the Articles may be seen at her Majesty's Dockyard at Deptford, and the Conditions of the Contract, a Schedule of the Ar ticles, and a Form of the render may be obtained at the said Office. No Tender will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him, daly authorised in writing. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, and bear in the left-lien t corner the words " Tender for Mack Iron rnongery," and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, accent- Denied by a letter signed by tw ; responsible persons, enraging to become bound with the person tendering, in the sum of 2,0001. for the due performance of the Contract. ...., ... - . . . 1: _ .„ 1 ,, , ,.. 7 ' 7. , • • scri, .„_,.,•,,,,,„ , , - . ,:-.., „,-, r; i mil. 7;----;44:4lrlV''' . '-'-' -' . ' ' ' 4-'l' '''''.sjl-':('" ~:,..:.:10.,..1 — ::• . — '14 ....„, / 7/ z.----2,---"_---0 , -____ o ,_„_,/ __.,..„, -_,„__-..-- , >, -- ;.; t 7 .4 _ 1 1 1 11 1 1 111 ' . , ... r..„: mad, \ .9t,:' ~,,:01 • 1 , - . !!•-,.,. ' V yrr. 4 . = ~.... .-,,,...„...-...,. . / , „„ . , --, , ~4 ,r. ....,,, r.,..- f , , ,AN, ~4' Cr - , 4 „ tA!i , • _ .....t5. 7 - ;,:: i ~..,..t.".... .. :.., - 1; ~ e : :.,. 1 . . t1 - . -: ... , ' . 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Besides the officers the frigate there were present Chevalier Lous Van denberg, his Netherlands Majesty's Consul at this port ; Captain Sir Henry Blackwood, Captain Black wood, of the Victory, and Mrs. Blackwood; Captain Chads, C.B. ; Commander Moorsom, &c. The Dutch frigate is a noble specimen of naval architecture. We were honoured with an invitation to visit her today, and accompanied his Excellency the Consul on board. She is in every respect a thorough man-of-war, ad mirably officered, manned, armed, and disciplined. The officers will be entertained to-morrow evening by the officers of the 82d Regiment, in garrison here, and she will sail on Monday for Flushing. Chevalier Vandenberg, the Consul, was received on board the frigate with all the honours paid to plenipotentiaries, and on leaving received a salute of eleven guns. The Retribution steam-frigate, Captain Warden, went out of harbour this afternoon and saluted the Port Admiral. She steamed on to the measured mile to try her speed, and is to cruise in the channel to well test her new character before being put upon her station. If she answer in machinery, it is reported she will be increased fifty in complement, and four more guns in armament. The schooner yacht Xarifi3, the Earl of Wilton, arrived in harbour this morning from abroad. Mr. Thompson's telegraphic lights are still under a course of trial, and are shown from the Victory to the Blenheim, at Spithead. On Wednesday night, in the eourse:of the communications between these ships, a rocket was thrown from the Victory, but owing, it is supposed, to its being a damaged one, it did not ascend properly, but took an oblique direction, and came into the dockyard, a t th e Watering Island, where it was found burning; fortunately it did not come into contact with anything inflammable, or damage might have been done. The Caradoc steamer, will pay off to-morrow. Captain Lord John Hay is paying a short visit to Captain Henderson, C. 8., at Southsea. There was to have been a grand field day on board the Excellent, where some shot, shell, rocket, and target practice was to have taken place, and prizes were to have been given by Captain Chads to the best marksman, but as the wind was blowing a strong gale right across the line of fire, the practice was, we un derstand, deferred. PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 26.—.-ROYAL MARINES.....-A de tachment of 84 privates, with officers and non-coni. missioned officers, of the Woolwich division of Royal Marines, arrived here last evening by the 9 35 train. It will be made up to 178 men by the Plymouth division, and the detachm en t w ill t a k e t h e p l ace of the Bellerophon's complement, and sail in her to the West Indies to join the Wellesley. 186 privates, one captain, two lieutenants, three sergeants, four corporals, and four drummers of this division of Marines are to take the place of the Bellerophon's men. . ir- SEPTEMBER 28 1850. N°. 18,101.] LONDON, SATURDAY .1. E [PRICE SD. This day is published, iqLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE No. CCCCXX., for OCTOBER. Pries 2s. Cd. kJ, tato merchants—J. King and T. Taylor, Old ham, Lancashire, . builders—T. W. Watson, A. Young, and G. Tyrrell, Abchurch-lane, merchants (as far as regards A. YoUng)—J. Tomlinson and W. E. Tomlinson, Hillingdon-end, Uxbridge, masons—J. D. Pountney and G. Goldney, Bristol, potters—R. °barn ley and R. Whittle, Everton, Lancashire, blacksmiths — J. Greie and 11.4. Ellis, Rotherhithe, ironmongers—F. Ashton and J. -Wilson, New Holland and Barton-upon- Humber, Linc6lnshire, blinders; - INsonVENT •PETITIONERS. WAVES OF THE ATLANTIC. feet (or the length of the vessel) in 6 seconds, and 16 seconds elapsed b_ fore the next crest touched the stern, it was clear that the wave was nearly three times the length of the vessel ; to write accurately, there was a distance of 605 feet from crest to crest. The professor did not forget that the oblique course of the ship elongated her line over the waves ; this elongation he estimated at 45 feet, reducing the prob able average distance between crest and crest to 599 feet. CONTENTS. Modern State Trials Part I. My Navel ; or Varieties in English Life. No. 11. Military Life in North Africa. The Green Hand. A " Short" Yarn. A Wind-up. - The French Wars of Religion. A Wild-Flower Garland. By Delta. The Masquerade of Freedom. Dies Boreales. No. VIII. Christopher under Canvass. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. One brisk March morning, in the year 184 S, the brave steam-ship Hibernia rolled about in the most intoxicated fashion on the broad Atlantic, in north latitude 51, and west longitude 38 50, the wind blow ing a hard gale from the W.S.W. To most of the passengers the grandeur of the waters was a mockery, the fine bearing of the ship only a delusion and a snare. Everything was made tight on deck; if any passenger had left a toothpick on one of the seats, he would assuredly have found it lashed to a near railing. Rope was coiled about every imaginable item; and water dripped from every spar of the gal lant vessel. Now it seemed as though she were tra velling along through a brilliant gallery, flanked on either side by glittering walls of water ; now she climbed one of the' crested walls, and an abyss,: dark and terrible as the famous Maelstrom, which cannot be found anywhere, yawned to receive her. The snorts of the engine seemed to defy the angry waters ; and occasionally when a monster wave coiled about the ship, and thundered against her, she staggered for a moment, only to renew the battle with fresh energy. The cooks and stewards went placidly through their several daily avocations on board this rolling, fighting, shaking craft. If they had been Belgravian ser vants, or club-house waiters, they could not have performed their duties with more profound unconcern. Their coolness appeared nothing less than heroic to the poor tumbled heaps of clothea with human beings inside, who were scattered about the cabins below. An ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH SALE. CUSTOM -HOUSE, LONDON, SEPT., 1850. For SALE, by Order of the Honourable the Commissioners ether Majesty's Customs, at the Commercial Sale Rooms Minc lane, on Tuesday Bth, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th,and Friday llth °etober, 1850, at Twelve o'clock at Noon precisely , the following GOODS for Home Consumption, viz. : Agate Seal Pieces, &c., Artificial Flowers, Amber Manufactures, Baskets, Berlin Embro'dery,Beads, Books, Boxes, Bronzes, Bronze 1 20wder, Brandy, Brooch Pieces, Braces, Brushes, Buttons, Buhl Tables, Butter, Coffee Pots, Cameos, Capsules, Carpets, Candelabras, Carved Furniture, Old:China Ware, Coral Ornaments, Cologne Water, Cotton Stocks, Clocks, Embroidery, Fans , Feathers, Frames for Pictures, Furniture, Fur Linings for Mantles, Galon, Glove bands, Goloshes, Hair Fronts, Guards, &c. • Iron, cast and wrought , Jewel lery, Lamps, Lay Figure, Lace, Lic.fer Matches, Musical Instru- Ilients, Malachite, Mats, Oil, Opera-glasses. Pencils, Pomatum, Port folios, Pocket Books, Porcelain, Pipes, Bowls, Tubes, &e., Plums, Purses, Prints, Pimento, Rosewater , S alad S p oons, Forks, Se gars, Seger-tubes, Shawls, Shaving-cases, Scissors, Snuff. Soy, Spirits 'various, Silk Manufactures and articles, Swiss Cottages, &c. ; Straw Twist and Cordonnet, Succades, Tea, Tobacco, Toys, Walking Canes, Waistcoat Pieces embroidered, Waistcoating, Watches, Watch-keys, Watch-guards, Watch-springs, Watchmakers' Instruments, Wine, Woods sawn, and various other goods. The above goods may be viewed at the Queen's Warehouse, CllS hause, Thames-street; at the Lon ion, St. Katherine, and West India Docks ; and at the Tobacco Ground, Rotherhithe, on Friday 4th, Sa turday sth, and Monday', 7th October, 1850, from Ten o'clock in tlte Morning until Three o'clock in the Afternoon, and on the days I 'f sale, from Ten o'clock in the Morning until Twelve o'clock at Noon. Catalogues may be had at the Queen's Warehouse, Custom 'souse, price One Shilling each. HE QUARTERLY REVIEW, No. CLXXIV., vdll be published on Wednesday, October 2. George gore; BriStol, medical galvanic apparatus ma• nufacturer. • ' Hutnphroy Nray Freestun,Tiazz t Hotel, Covent-garden ; lieutenant. Thomas Bennett, Cheltenham, butcher. William Easby, Hiingate; Darlington, surgeon's susistant. Arthur Varey, Lower Broughton, Lancashire, book keeper. Henry Jones, Banger, tailor and draper. David Davies, Courtia, Ca • rnarvonshire, joiner. Thomas Beard, Tekbury; Gloucestershire, timber dealer. Joseph Callendar;Stockeoh-on-Tees, joiner. Thomas Day Thay'er,Wafeot, Bath, journeyman farrier. George Osborne, Moorfielas, Gloucestershire, carpenttr. Being quite satisfied with the result of this experi ment, the hardy professor, still balancing himself on his giddy height, to the wonder and amusement of the sailors, found that the calculations he had already made did not give him the actual velocity of the waves. A wave -crest certainly passed from stern to stem in six seconds, but then the ship was travelling in the same direction, at the rate of nine geographical miles per hour, or 15.2 feet per second ; this rate the professor added to the former measure, which gave 790.5 feet for the actual distance traversed by the wave in 16 . 5 seconds, being at the rate of 32 . 67 English miles per hour. This computation was after wards compared with calculations made from totally different data by Mr. Scott Russell, and found to be quite correct. CONTENTS: I. Ticknor's History of Spanish Literature. 11. Church and Education in Wales. Forms of Salutation. IV. Siluria and California. T. Mure on the Literature of Greece. VI. Metropolitan Water Supply. VII. Anecdotes of the Provisional Government. VIII. Cochrane's Young Italy. I.Y. Last Days of Louis Philippe. Joh* Murray, Albemarle-street. Just published, dewy Bva., price 2d., AILWAY PROSPECTS ; or, a Glance into 1851. _ _ _ Baily Brothers, Cornhill, London. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. J. Syme, Pittendriech; 'Cattle dealer, to meet within the Red Lion, Muir of Kinross, Oct. 3 and Oct. 31, at one. W. Beldon, Craigbank, New Cumnock, contractor, to meet within the Black Bull Inn,Oct. 3 and Oct. 21, at one. THIRTY-FIRST EDITION. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Eagravlngs on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA PACITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. Kew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. Gd., or by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, ripHE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on A. the infirmities and decay of the generative system, fYoai ex cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERKY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 11, Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Starie, 23, Titehborne 7 street, Haymarket; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street. PRICE OF SUGAR. The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com puted from returns made in the week ending Sept. 24, 1850, exclusive of Customs Duties, paid or payable thereon on the importatien thereof into Great Britain :77. C ITY OF LONDON MARKETS PROTEC TION ASSOCIATION. At a Meeting held at the George Hotel, Smithfield, Sept. 13, 1150, Resolved unanimously, That a Society, to be called " THE CI CY OF LONDON MAR- R.HTS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION," be now formed; and that all interested in the objects proposed be admissible as members of such Association, upon payment of the subscription of One Guinea, or upwards, their liability being limited to the amount subscribed. t , That She efforts of the Associatiofi be immediately and energeti '. Cully directed towards the attainment of the following objects 1 . The continuance of the City of London Markets in or near their , present central position. 2 . Equitable Compensation for all loss or injury consequent upon any removal of the existing Markets. 3 . Such improvements and regulations in the construction and government of those Markets, and of their neighbourhoods, as shall 13 a conformable to the recommendations or requirements of the Sanitary Commissioners. 4. Protection of the common interests of the producer and con- Sinner against any unreasonable charge in the shape of Toll or other- Wise. That the affairs of this Association be conducted by a Committee, Consisting of the f Bowing gentlemen, with power to add to their numbers :—Messrs. James Blacket , T. C hallis, Circuit, W. Johnson, ,amPlough, T. Williams, L. Thompson , Ca y le y , Armstrong, E. J. Vayis, F. Blacket, Hood, Cotterell, G. Hill, C. Butler, whelpdale, John Hill, G. Seamen, J. T. Bedford (Deputy), and J. Williams. That Mr. James Blacket be President , and Mr. Thomas Challis Treasurer; to whom Subscriptions are payable at his Bank, No. 37, Smithfield. JAMES BLACKET, President. From the 13;itish possession's in America 265. 60. per cwt. From the Mauritius ... 265. O'd. From the East Indies ... 268. O'd. ft Average price of the three foregoing de scriptions of sugar, jointly, computed as above, arid exclusive of duty 265. By authority of Parliament, HENRY BICKNEu Clerk of the Grocers' Company. Grocers'-hall, Sept. 27. PART 1. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive in 4ulgence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and contains expliqt directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. contains a Remedy for the Prevention of Disease by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is obviated. Phis impertant part of the Work should not escape the reader's notice. PART V. 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. THE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is exclusively employed in treating nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 11s. and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic remed:, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symptoms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 11 s. and 335. per bottle. Yerry's Purifying Specific Pills, 2s • 9d., 45. 6 and I Is. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and ctironio inflammation of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 11, minute detail of the case is required: age, habits, and posi tion in society. 11. Packets, with advice, to be had at the kfta ouskment only by which the fee, 1/., Is saved. Messre. Ferry, Surgeons, are in tttendance daily at 19, Berners-street, Oxford street, London, from Eleven till Two and Five to Eight; on Sun day, from Eleven to One. RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN. ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUB.—Tbe following letter has been received by the members of the Royal Western Yacht Club at this port from Louis Napo leon Bonaparte : . - EA STERN COUNTIES RAILWAY. EXCURSION TO CA3IBRIDGE AND BACK. 9n sum) Ay, th e 29th September, and on ea ch Sunday during October, a SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Bishops,site Station at 8 15 4 • 11 ., and return at 8 P.M. Pares to Cambridge and Back. First Class Si. Second Class 8s Third Class . • • . 4s. By order, C. P. RONEY, Secretary. tishopsgato Station, September 14, 1850. EXCURSION TO THE LAKES OF KILLARNEY. LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY , i i _Tiekets available for Three Weeks , e nablin g parties to visit Dub- Cork and the Lakes of Killarney , w ith the p rivilege of stopping Atpoints of interest on the Chester and Holyhead Line, are issued - "off the fallowing Stations, where full particulars may be had : Is£6t Classo£s 0 . 2,1 Class. 50 4 5 4 4 3 10 40 3 5 London to Killarney and back .. Birmingham ditto ditto •• Manchester ditto ditto .. Chester ditto ditto • . By order, MARK NUISH. General Manager's Office, Easton Station, August 9, 1850. LONDON to BOULOGNE DIRECT. g t _ The COMMERCIAL COMPANY'S powerful and splendid Iti;tn"lliOs, CITY of BOULOGNE or EMERALD. from LONDON DGE WHARF, every Tuesday and Friday, according to tide — Tuesday, Oct. I, at 7, Morning. Friday, Oct. 4, at 10, Morning. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 1, Morning. Friday, Oct. 11, at 2, Morning. 8 4loon, 125.; Fore Cabin, 85. Pieces booked throughout from ' 4ol ldon to Paris at the following low charges : Saloon and First Class Rail .. •• • • ...... 345. 6d. Fore Cabin and Second Class 255. Od. Fore Cabin and Third Class RIM • • • • .... 21s; Od. Shur-street pa r ti cu l ars o f freight, &c., apply at the C om p any's Offices,4, East ; or the Universal. Office, Regent-circus, Pic- FIRE and LIFE AGRNCY. A favourable opportunity offe rs itself for two or three appoint -4,,,n,§ as Metropolitan Agents to an established Office of high stand , • le , by which a handsome income ma y be secured without any out • 1 0, 3' whatever. -..L er particulars, address, pre - paid , A. Z , Messrs. Baily, Brothers, 7"1/4'noes, Cornhill. Satisfactory references indispensable. -------, -I"IORD'S WELLINGTON FAM ILY and COMMERCIAL lIOTEL, DALE - S TREET, LIVERPOOL. Thisb o , Hotel, situated in the immedia te vicinity of the Exchange, ,; ; Ks, and other places of public a nd commercial resort, is fitted up LA *e ti.rst-rate style, and the accommodations for American, Foreign, as 4 3 English strangers, will be found everything that is desirable, e Zle the arrangements of the "Cuisine" are in the hands of a first-rate i til s ‘ c The Proprietor urther wishes to intimate that his Coffee In un _;°ramereial Rooms, as well as Sibling and Bed Rooms, will be .k.r.u_second to none in the kingdom. +1,11"0 13 • The charges for servants are included in the Bill (except those ° 2 II Y stay a few hours), viz., Waite r, Porter, and Chambermaid, arta i e ft is respectfully intimated that all further payment is unne sary, TO PARENTS and GUARDIANS. —A portion I les , of the extensive Premises in Re g ent -street, occupied by 110 - y,, rs • NICOLL, will in future be devoted for the pro duction of t aa ,and YOUTIU CLOTHING, such to exhibit unusual good the atYle, ilurability and tinisk, besides having a farther re commendation in e '• and very moderate cost.. for p 1 e ge Caps and Gowns, with every kind of Garment calculated cl etv e e asure, duties, or exercise, and such as are worn by Young p a 3 ,11 teen at the Colleges and Great Pu °lie Schools. These are Corl r eady to be met with at the Wal'erooms of H. J. mad D. Is Merchant Clothiers, Paletot Pate ntees, and Manufacturers of Cloth, Regent -street (from 114 to 120 inclusive), and 22, Cornhill. lb w "'DT ox.—Mauy have assumed the us ; of the word " PALETOT, loye ttri4 (_Ajesln srs. NICOLL are th Sole Paten tees of the design and ma- fa . W inter or Summer S u bstances) empd in the manuc ti4or this inexpensive and gentlemanly article of costume. THE Signor CARLO CA.TANEO, Surgeon Graduate of the University of radtuL, perfectly cures, in a!ew tts h . the GOUT, whether acute 'or chronic , by external application, I tai :SbeeT, proved in various instAncos a distinguished persons in W e n presence of well-known physicianas of that country. ren, e sees patients from Tea to Three daily, and attends to apply his zi _clY at their residences. No. 39 , Duke-street, St. James's, London, .._ September 27, IESO. --------- CATIIOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE 1,, z ,„ ASSURANCE C omrAs Y, 1, 1 ; 41 V COVENTRY-STREET, LEICES:TER-SQUARE, LONDON. torg e roma(' ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie- O fne f this Company took place on the 25111 instant, at he Head rep c ,:: at One o'clock precisely. The foil, nving is extractedt from the b ur i n which is too lengthy for pubileath in : t kll but g the past year no claims have an ten from deaths in England, -°gethe two in Ireland—one for 500/. and the other for 2601.—ma t g re ort _.r ‘OOl., which have been paid. This is far below the expec ed aeper'',ll3' the and is especially favourable, w hen it is rennembered how h ar. e, 9e life offices generally suffered. fr om the epidemic of last I`h th e ,e number of lives aured between the Ist of June, 1e43, and th,' l st of May, 1850, was more than double the number issued in twelve months preceding. Of di-40sals were made for 13S Pelicies, ainounting to 52,963/.25. ed.: these 12 I, cornrrising 106 lives, were a ccepted for 45,1251. Gs. vp, receivedli lapsed, representing , upon which 3201. 39. since by the Company in the shap e. of premiums. 4s e 4 c e the commencement of the Cornprany to the Ist of Juno last, Otieh l T l eeS were effected to the extent of 110,972/. 123 6d., wo ke"! la annual premiums 3,7321. I Is. Gd. Of these 54 lapsed, 141/ — “ 1111 g to 23,9301. 16s. Gd., of which the annual premiums were 19 9 ~, leaving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to 1/. 1 5 slit S. 11d. bq t , ce last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001., 1 :2183/. I Is. 10d. only was advanced. 14 3 ,." Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the th e f our mAiths they had considerably extended their business on tie p t ontiet, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, IV . lonsieur ~1118401.nttaeng' a gentleman of high standing in Paris, distlnguished for integrity and ability in financial and in all assurance matters, th e A under the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris, 4e f: a ardinal Arehbish la of Lyons, and Monseigneur Paresis, Eveque sid era n ,3res, has already within the last threc , months effected a con , amount of business, not only in Life ASSUraIICeS, but in n- AX both Immediate and Deferred. th an ryarious resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning Chalksrtli to the Right Reverend Chairman, Bishop Morris, the V!ce kent, ,all, Actuary, Secretary, and Medical Officers of the establis atria future meeting separated, highly gratified at its present results ....._ `'‘are prospects. R. CULVERWELL'S I\TE W WORKS. 447, To be had of Sherwood, 23, rateimoster-rovv ; Calho; wieeeet-street ; Mann, 39 Cornhill ; or Urect from the author, One Shilling each ; by Post, Is. 6d. ENJOYMENT OF LIF r. c o ._ "Health, Recreation, and rational 17se of Time." ter m ; NTs :—Early Rising—Spring and Slimmer Mornings—Ex -4...0re5-tit: about the Environs of Londou—The Parks, Lanes, Hills J 41,. , Fields, High-roads and other ple7aant places —Country and RamMes—The Sea—London at Nig' Ixt—E ve ning., at Home 14 8 7, 10 —The Drama -On Bing'EatDrinking, Sleeping, Bathing, Air, Occupation, &c., PIIAGMENTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Two Volt A „ Vol I. I n , JIT TO THE LAKES; SKETCH or EDINBURGH, Ect. ZED : , Vol. 11. LAKES OF KILLARNEY ; RE WINISCENCES OF DUBLIN, Eze. 111. WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID. "That three seore years and ten our course may run." Votj, 6l Plar review of almost every form (same and cure) of net th „,-uebilitated health and enfeebled const itution, that harasses bitt e ' rs °ll o , li, besets the man of pleasure, busin.e^. 3 , or study , a nd em i4loll age, with tables and rules for the diet and physical rep ot every-daY IT. THE PASSIONS. " What passions hurt the body—what improve, R trt Truths as refined as Athens ever heard." ; 4. th e 'lc "r -Life's pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The advent sions. Chastity and its infringe , ncuts. The casualties of r a Z'ne. B 3 and dissipation, with illustmtions, graphic, narrative, ''''ocliative. Advocacy of early marviages. V. THE MARRIAGE STATE. 1b z043 "To be or not to be, that is the question." Pon rA l ,, Al etz:—Laws and obligations of nature, society, and re "'Mee -6 ardig marriage, to be observed by either sex. Time . and a vtre on both sides, as to ago, temperament, complexion, and t ° secure healthy offspring, with tile art of rearing them. steal def Mist; ectiveness and its removal. Sterility and its conversion. Ity 1g2,.• J. CULVERWELL, M.D. (1841), M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A. klutta Twenty-five years Medical and F.2l' 3n sic Referee In these 1 ° - ;:f a. 74 ecePtion hours daily till Ave. F vialnge, seven till nine. ' 4 IITII-nian Regent-street. CAMBRIDGE MONUMENT. GENERAL COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. CHAIRMAN —The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR. DEPIITY-CIIAIRUAN—The Right M Hon. Lord ROBERT GROSVENOR, .P. Aldrich, Stephen J., Esq. (Secretary to the Royal General Annuity Society), 18a, Basinghall-street Anderson. the Rev. J. S. M., M.A., Brighton Anderson, George, Esq. (Hon. Sec. to the Royal Society of Musicians), 12, Lisle-street, Leicester-square Bain, George, Esq. (Hon. Sec. to the Highland Society of London), Parliament-street _ Barber, the Rev. J. R., D.D., St. Paul's, Vauxhall Barnard, J. A. L., Esq. (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), Royal British Bank, Tokenhouse-Yard *Bartley, George, Esq. (Hon. Treasurer to the Covent-garden Thea trical Fun I), 11, Woburn-square *Bennett, William, Esq. (Secretary to the Drury-lane Theatrical Fund) Cabbell, B. 8., Esq., M.P., F.R.S. (Treasurer), Brick-court, Temple *Charlier, J. Esq. (Secretary to the Royal Humane Society), 3, Tra falgar-square Clift, James, Esq., Bloomsbury-square *Cochrane, Charles, Esq. (Chairman of the Leicester-square Soup Kitchen), 40, Leicester-square Cox, R. S., Esq., 7, St. Paul's-churchyard Davies, William, Esq. (Secretary to the Asylum for Female Orphans), Westminster -bridge-road Douglas, Lieut.-General Sir Howard, Bart., 15, Green-street, Gros venor-square Donsberry, Thomas, Esq. (Secretary to the Domestic Servants' Be nevolent Institution), 32, Sackville-street. Edridge, Thomas, Esq. (Member of the Committee of the Leicester square Soup Kitchen), 40, Leicester-square *Farrance, G. J., Esq..(Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), 47, Mount-street, Grosvenor-square Granby, the Most Hen. the Marquis of, M.P., 102, Piccadilly grant, George, Esq. (Secretary to the Servants' Provident and Bene volent Society), 8, Cork-street Hale, .T. W., Esq. (Member of the Committee of the Governesses' Benevolent Institution), Tollington-park Hall, S. C., Esq. (Member of the Committee of the Governesses' Be nevolent Institution), Marlborough-chambers, Pall-mall Harley, John Pritt, Esq. ()lon. Treasurer to the Drury-lane Theatri cal Fund), 14, Upper Gower-street Holland, J. W., Esq. (Secretary to the Royal Society of Female Mu sicians), 13. Niacclesfleld - street, Soho-square Hutton, Rev. Henry, M.A., Rector of St. Paul's, Covent-garden James, John, Esq. (Secretary to the Society of Ancient Britons), Gray's Inn-road Jones, John, Esq. (Secretary to the Leicester-square Soup Kitchen), 40, Leicester-square Jones, Jonathan; Esq. (Secretary to the Industrial Herne for Gentle women), 39, Brunswick-square Labouchere, John, Esq. (Treasurer), Birehln-lane *Laing, the Rev. D., M.A., F.R.S. (Secretary to the Gov , rnesses' Benevolent Institution), 63, Mornington,road, Regent's-park Lilford, the Right Hon. the Lord, 10, Grosvenor-place Londonderry, the Most Hon. the Marquis of, Holderness House Long, W. S., Esq. (Deputy-Chairman of Queen Adelaide's Free Dis pensary), Bethnal-green Lott, Mr. Deputy, F S.A., 43, Bow-lane Lusignan, the Rev. M. W., M.A. (Member of the Metropolitan Sani tary Association), Allhallows, Upper Thames-street Lutwidge, R. W. S., Esq., 19, New-street, Spring-gardens Mackenzie, the Rev. Charles, M.A. (Hon. Secretary to the London Orphan Asylum), St. Helen's-place *Mackenzie, Colin, Esq. (Secretary to the National Philanthropic Association), Leicester-square *Marsden, W., Esq., M.D. (Founder of the Royal Free Hospital), Lincoln's Inn-fields Marsh, Henry Edmund, Esq., 2, Charlotte-row Meadows, Drinkwater, Esq. (Secretary to the Covent-garden Thea trical Fund), the Grange, Michael's-grove, Brompton Meymott, Edward, Esq. (Secretary to the Royal Infirmary for Chil dren), 34, Stamford-street Nash, Charles, Esq. (Secretary to the Metropolitan Free Hospital), 8, Devonshire -square Nepean, the Rev. Evan, M.A., 21, Bolton-street Nicoll, Mr. Sheriff, Albany Nisbet, James, Esq., Berners- street Page, Thomas, Esq., C.E., Middle Scotland-yard Pecksten, the Rev. Thomas, M.A., 1, Gloucester-terrace, Cambridge heath *Phillips, J. S., Esq. (Secretary to the Public Dispensary), Lincoln's Inn Fowles, J. D., Esq., Bank -buildings Pownall, Henry, Esq., 27, Gloucester -gardens, WestbourneAerrace *Rayner, T. 0., Esq., M.D., Associate King's College (Secretary to the Royal Maternity Charity), 1, St. Matthew's-place, Ilackney- road (Hon. Secretary to the Asylum fo r Reed, Andrew, Rev., D. D. Idiots), Poultry Ri c hardson, Henry F., Esq., F.L.S. (Founder of the British Benefi cent Society), 9, Lincoln's Inn-fields Rowdea, tha Rev. Dr., Temp le- g rove, East Sheen • Rowland, Lieut.-Colonel (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), Woolwich Shed len, Alexander, Esq. (Secretary to the Middlesex Hospital), Charles-street *Solomon Samuel, Esq. (S ec retary to the Jews' Hospital) , 5, Hound;ditch Soul, Joseph, Esq. (Secretary to the Orphan Working School), 32, Ludgate-hill *Stone, David Henry, Esq. (Hon. Secretary to the City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest), 6, Liverpool-street Street, W. Jesse, Esq. (Member of the Committee of the Governesses' Benevolent Institution), Lincoln's Inn-fields Talbot, the Right lion. the Earl, Park, Old Brompton T a pster, S. E., Esq. Secretary to the Hotel and Tavern Keepers' Provident Institution), Craven-street Tett, Charles, Esq. (Secretary to the Choral Fund Society), Polygon, Clarendon -square Thornton, Boyes, Esq. (Hon. Secretary to the Hospital for the Care of Diseases of the Skin), 25, New Bridge-street Twining, R., Esq. (Treasurer of the Public Dispensary, Line Inn), Strand Watts, Francis, Esq., F.S.A. (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), I, Warwick-square, Pimlico Wire, Sir. Under-Sheriff, Swithin's-lane *Wood, George Watson, Esq. (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), Victoria-square, Pimlico Wood, John, Esq. (Treasurer of the Royal General Dispensary, Al dersgate), 8, Falcon-square Wright, the Rev. T. P., M.A. (Hon. Secretary to the London Orphan Asylum), Dalston Those marked with asterisks form the Acting Committee. Treasurers —B. Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P., and John Labouchere, Esq. Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co. ; Messrs. Twining ; and Messrs!. Williams, Deacon, ani Co. The Members of the Committee are anxious to collect such an amount of subscriptions as will enable them to raise that description of monument which will ir do equ xi justice to their own feelings and to the many exemplary vtues of his Royal Highness the late Duke of Cambridge. The above-named bankers and gentlemen are willing to receive subscriptions ; and Mr, John Smart, the only authorised collector,. will wait on such part ies as may be desirous of contributing to this national object. By order, • EDW. FREDK. LEEKS, Honorary Secretary. 2, Charlotte-row, Mansion-house, August 22, 1850. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. LAST WEEK in London of tke ALPINE SINGERS from Styria, who will perform several of:their National Melodies, at Four, and in the Evenings (except Saturday) at Half-past Eight.—Lecture on the Hydro-Electrie. Machine, by Dr. Bachhoffner,daily at Two, and in the Evenings at a Quarter -past Nine.—Lecture on Chemistry by J. H. Pepper, Esq., ill us trating the Ancient Firey Or deal and the Hand ling of Red Hot Metals, daily at a Quarter -past Three, and in the Evening.; at Eight. —Model of Weston's Patent Nova-Motive Rail way, at work daily.—New Series of Dissolving Views illustrating some of the Wonders of Nature, daily at Half-past Four, and in the Evenings at a Quarter to Ten; also a Series, exhibiting Scenes in the Arctic Regions and Ceylon, daily at One o'clock.—Diver and Diving-bell, &c., Sec. Admission, is.—Schools, Half-price. ARGYLL SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, St. James's. Open every Evening with Laurent's celebrated and unrivalled Baud. Principal Cornet-a -piston, Mons. BOULCOUIIT, from Paris, and Artiste Attache 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 will give CONCERTS of a very superior description, in conjunction with his Dancing Academy. Mr. Laurent, jun., solicits the patronage of the subscribers and nobility in this new undertaking , pledging himself strenuously to cater 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 Subscription:—Six months, 5/. 55.; one month, it. Is.; one evening, Is. Doors open at Half-past Eight, Dancing commences at Nine pre cisely, closing at Half-past Eleven. CREMORNE GARDENS, On the Banks of the Thames at Chelsea. Open Daily at Three o'clock. Positively the LAST NIGHT of the SEASON. ONE SHILLING ADMISSION. Children, Half-price. Sundays at Half-past Four.. No charge for admission except by Refreshment Card —Sixpence. Children under Six years of age , free. Director, Mr. T. B. Simpson, Albion, Great Russell-street Co vent-garden. THIS DAY, September 28, The Proprietors beg to return their best thanks to the Public for the great patronage and support given to this Establishment during the present season, and to anaounce that the Entertainments so suc cessfully produced under their manae•ement will conclude this Even ing, Sept. 28, but the Gardens will be open at Half-past Four on Sundays, for Promenade, as long as the weather invites. THIS DAY, a splendid amalgamation of the combined Attractions of the Gardens, with an extra display of Fireworks to crown the grand finale of the season. Oil MONDAY a Grand Extra Night, for the Benefit of the Secre tary, on which ocasion Youg Hernandez will make his appearance at the Gardens.c All Tickets issued for the ( ) Lila last Thursday will be admissible on this occasion. NEPAUL ESE ARCHERY GROUND. Ladies and gentlemen can here enjoy the health-promoting elegant Is exercise of the graceful how, with the advantage of proper instruc- I ion, gratis ! Shoot in g three dozen arrows before Five o'clock, . ; after Five, 6d. per dozen Matches for Dinner, Wine, and a Prize Bow are always open. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Teetgen, Archery Manufactory, 161, Bishopsgate-street. The Magic Cave—The Shooting Gallery—Burns's Cottage, with Groups of Figures Illustrative of his Works—Summer and Winter in the Arctic Regions—The Maze —Statuary of the finest Classical description—The American Giant—The Log Itut of theuffel Ca lifornian Gold Diggers — Anc ient and Modern Groupings, by D, &c., Bsc. Be it recollected, on Sundays, admission by Refreshment Ticket, Sixpence. Never were these delightful grounds in such high perfection as at the present moment. Visitors to London should not omit a stroll 'neath the shade of the lofty trees and amongst the varirenderegate beds of fl o wers at Cremorne. Everything has been done to d the most extensive this magnificent place of am usement worthy patronage. The attention of the Frenc h in London is part i cu l a rly requested to this metropolitan ducosse. The grand Bowling Saloon of this establishment is open free tothe Public. N.B. The Mammoth Sycamore, the Largest Tree in the World, in the River Esplanade. A Table d'Hote on Sundays at Six o'clock—Half - a - C rown. Cremorne can be reached by road or river for 3d. A Boat leaves Battersea -bridge every Night after the Fireworks. DR• LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YoUTH AND MATURITY. —WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL. Just published, and may be had la French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 2s. 6d., or post-free, from the Author, for forty-two Stamps, SELF -PRE SER V A TION; a Medical Treatise on the Physiology of Marriage, and on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Mat debilitateurity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility 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 sinatoray, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, captaining their structures, uses, and functions, and the various injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and infection. BY SAMUEL LA'3IERT, M.D., 37. BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON. Doctor of Medicine. 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 cductiveompleteOrgans acco It un unt Of the Ana t o my and Pkysielogy of the Repro. - ferta na t e ly happens that the unhappy rictim of excessive indul gence and vicious habits, while suffering from their invariable con sequences, unwisely entertains a fear of applying to a qualified physi cian for relief. Shame and the dread so frequently, but erro neously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking 'or assistance where alone it can be procured. Dr. LAWS:HT has taken the highest medical honours, as his diplomas testify, and the great extent of his practice ler many years is a guarantee for his professional experi ence, which has reference -almost solely to the treatment of these discaNcs. Published by the Author, and may be had of IZ.ent and Richards, 52, Pateenostei-row ; Hammy, 63, Orford-street; Slagle, Tichborne street, Haymarket; Maan, 39, Cornhill ; Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street, London ; or, free by post for forty- stamps, item the Author's Residence, S 7, Bedierd-square Lend Ont FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY. At the Court at Balmoral. the 24th day of September, 1850, present the Queen's most excellent Majesty in Council :—lt is this day ordered by her Majesty in Council, that the Parliament, which stands prorogued to Tuesday, the 15th day of October next, be further pro rogued to Thursday, the 14th day of November next. ST. JAMES'S-PALACE, SEPT. 24. The Queen has been pleased, on the nomination of Lord Fol.y, to appoint the under-mentioned Gentlemen to her Majesty's Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at- Areas:—Henry Shephard Smyth, Ebq., vice Blake, retired; William Lhoyd, Esq., vice Hay, retired. CROWN-OFFICE, SEPT. 25. MEMBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THIS PRESENT PAR- LIAMENT. Town and County of the Town of Poole—Henry Danhy Seymour, Esq., in the room of George Richard Robinson, Esq., deceased. Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Glamorganshire. George Byng Morris, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant ; Frederick Romilly, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant; Ed ward Robert Wood, Etq., to be Deputy Lieutenant. WHIrEHALL, SEPT. 17, 1850. The Lord Chancellor has appointed William Hunt, of the town and county of the town of Nottingham, Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery. The half-yearly report of the directors states that the gross receipts of the railway and the canal amount to 31,4271., being an excess of 2,6251. as compared with the corresponding period of last year, whilst the expenditure has been economized to the extent of 1,0031. These results show an increase of 3,629/ realized in the half- year, and make the net income for that period 19,8291. The contract for the locomo tive working of the line continues to realize the fa vourable results anticipated. The works for the ex tension of the railway are in active operation along the whole line, and it is expected that the line to Galway may be opened in August, 1851, before which time the directors hope that the eligibility of Galway as a western packet-station will be fully proved. With the view of promoting this object it is intended to have the electric telegraph erected and ready for operation on the opening of the railway. The sum of 8,277/. had been received during the half-year for arrears of calls. The net profit for the half-year is more than sufficient to pay interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum on the capital. The sums received on loan debentures amount oaly to 31,2001., which leaves sufficient borrowing powers at the disposal of the company to prevent the necessity of issuing preference shares. The capital account to the 30th of June shows that 1,368,6581. had been received, and 1,333,341/. ex pended, leaving a balance of 35,3171. The revenue account for the half-year ending 30th of June states tha' . 31,278/. had been received, and 11,598/. expended, leaving a balance of 19,6801. The engineer's report states that the works on the extension from Mullingar to Galway are progressing most favourably; there have been from 8,000 to 9,000 men employed upon them during the summer, and the amount of work got through has been highly satisfactory. THE ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.-INVESTIGATION BY THE GO• VERNMENT INSPECTOR. WOOTTON BASSETT, FRIDAY AFTERNOON.—This afternoon Captain Laffan, the Government Inspector of Railways, arrived hare by special :train at one o'clock, and proceeded to open an interesting and important inquiry into the character and causes of the alarming accident that occurred to the excursion train with passengers on a pleasure trip from London to Bath and Bristol. The carriage factory, a build ing of great extent, was first visited. Here the two carriages that were injured out of the four that went down the embankment, and of the eighteen that formed the train, were upon the stocks for intended repair, each of them 27 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 8 feet high, divided into six compartments, capable of holding 72 passengers, and costing 6001. each. They presented a shattered appearance. The thick iron coupling chains that united them were broken short off, some of the corners were knocked in, and the roof of one was broken up, in order, as the carriage was precipitated on its side, to release the passengers from their perilous position. A great piece was cut out of the panel of one from the crush of the buffer striking it, and which had the effect of inflicting the injuries sustained by the passengers. The carriages being cumbrous and full caused the connecting chains to give way, leaving the remaining fourteen carriages safe on the line, and which were taken on by the mail to Bristol the same night. The Ajax, a powerful goods engine that drew the train of twenty-eight tons, was next inspected. Her axles were found to be unin jured. Four of the inside wedges were broken, but the crank axle was unhurt. The large shaft, how ever, fur working the slides was broken, and is now replaced, together with come of her side rods, and to-morrow goes out on duty. Her chimney, demo lished by coming in contact with the horse-box, has been replaced. The tender had its axles broken and sustained some other damage, but goes out to-morroro with the engine. The railway from the Wootton Basset station, and parallel with the siding where the horse-box stood, takes a considerable curve upon an embankment, varying in height from twelve to fifteen feet high, down the sides of which the marks of the engine were visible,' making a continuous furrow or ploughed place, until the trail of the wheels was lost sight of on the spot where the engine stood upright on its wheels, the carriages falling in various directions in the ditch. The scotch alleged to have been placed on the siding has not since been found, and some persons surmise that one was not there. It was shown in practice to the inspector, who desired it to be done by running the special train and engine over the line parallel with the siding, that the points at the extre mity of the siding were all right, and prevented the horse-box from travelling any distance down the main line. It is considered that the strength of the carriages saved the passengers. The switch remained uninjured. The train was running at about 25 or 26 miles an hour when it struck the horse-box. The gradient of the siding was found to descend on to the main line in the ratio of eight feet per mile. It was stated to the inspector that the company were placing scotches on all their sidings, to be kept locked by the station-masters, es a guard against casualty in future. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. BRISTOL, SEPT. 27. STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The share market was more active to-day, and prices higher. The sales were—Great Western, 71%—Blidland, 41 —Taff Vales, Quarters, 33 ex div. LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 27. STOCK ExcnANGx.—The share market was firm to-day at the quotations. The transactions were as follow: Lancashire and Yorkshire, Consolidated, 47 1 4—Ditto, Fifths, 8 1-16 dis.—London and North-Western, 114—Ditto, New Quarters, 2 p.—Manchester, Shetfie:saonudtbL.Einascotelnrnshainred, Quarters (No. 1), 7% till 1 - 1 53, B%—Midland, , Halves ,Dover, 2 2 0 2 1 / 2 3 : 16 Di d t i t s o . : N ( s o rot.h 4), R British, eg Rhenish, 5 dis.—Lancaster and Carlisle, Thirds, 2% p.— Le.da and Thirsk, 11 1 4. MANCHESTER, SEPT. 27. Srocx EXCHANOL—Tbe market was pretty active to-day, and prices were firm. The transactions were as follow : East Lancashire, 9% - Great Northern, 11 13-16 dis.—Lan cashire and Yorkshire, Fifths, 8 1-16 dis.—Ditto,Prefer ence, 6 per cent. (Reg.), 12 5-16—Leeds and Thirsk, 10 3 / 4 — London and North-Western, 114 —Ditto, New Quarters, div. after July, 1852, l . **4 p. — Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, lg—Ditto, Quarters ( No. 1), NU°, Pre ference, 8 1 ,4 North Staffordshire, 10% dia.—South-Eastern and Dover, 20 1 4 —Ditto Consol. (No. 4), 6 13-16. BIRMINGHAM, SErr. 27. STOCK EXCHANGK.—We have little change to notice in this share market. Only a small business has been done, and prices remain without any material deviation, the only transactions reported being—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 8% dis.-13irraingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley, 9%. YORN, SErT. 26. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The transactions to-day were to fol low: —Great Northern, 11% 1 —York, Newcastle, and Ber wick (Newcastle Extension), 111 A. ACCIDENT AT BIEKENIIEAD.—On Thursday after noon a serious accident occurred at the . new dock works, by which six men were more or .less injure& It appears that the men were employed in hoisting large blocks of stone by means of a moveable crane or jenny, the stones being placed on trucks for removal to a distant part of the works. Whilst so engaged, one of the stones, a block about six tons weight, proving too heavy, the crane gave way with a tremendous crash, falling upon the unfor tunate men. One of them had both thighs broken, a second received a fracture of the skull, and a third had his legs very much injured. These were conveyed to the hospital, where they lie in a very dangerous state. The remaining three were cut and bruised about the head and other parts of the body, but their wounds are not considered of a dangerous character. It is said that the accident arose from an imper fection in the crane, which had been out of use for a long time. Liverpool Mercury. BANKRUPTS. Henry Francis Boss, Went Cowes, Southampton, and John Wylie Barrow, Poilpot-lane, Fenchurch-street, commission agents, to surrender, Oct. 5 at two, and Nov. 12, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Can nan, official assignee, I3irchin-lane; Tilson, Squance, Clarke, and Morris, Coleman-street. Thomas Probyn, licensed victualler, High Holborn, Oct. 7 and Nov. 7, at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman-street-buildings; Hol mer, Bridge-street, Southwark. Henry Wilkins, draper, High-street, Kensington, Oct. 4, at one, and Nov. 7, at eleven, at the Court of Bank ruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman-street-buildings; Sole and Turner, Aldermanbury. William Keeping, common brewer, East-street, Wal worth, Oct. 9, at half-past one, and Nov. 14, at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Abchurch-lane, Lombard-street; Wright and Bonner, London-street, Fenchurch-street. Edward Hamlin Kiddie, miller, Valentine-place, Blackfriars-road, Oct. 9, at half-past eleven, and Nov. 14, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Edwards, official assignee, Sambrook-court, Basinghall-street; Wrens, Fenchurch-street. John Thomas Brameld, china and glass dealer, Tich borne-street, Westminster, Oct. 9 and Nov. 19, at two, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Ab chureh-lane; Wiglesworth and Co., Gray's Inn-square. Henry Lloyd and Thomas Lloyd, drapers, Carmar then, Oct. 10, at twelve, and Nov. 7, at eleven, at the Bristol District Court. Hutton, official assignee, Bris tol; Sole and Turner, Aldermanbury; Bevans, Bristol. James Horsfield, coal dea!er, Wheelock, Cheshire, Oct. 8 and Nov. 1, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Coui t. Morgan, official assignee, Liverpool; Bagshaw and Son, Manchester. DIVIDENDS. At the Court, Basinghall-street. J. King, Buckingham, scrivener, Oct. 24, at one—A. Inglis, Portsea, draper, Oct. 21, at twelve—J. Elliott, Daventry, Northamptonshire, carpenter, Oct. 21, at one —P. B. Morrison, Hammersmith, merchant, Oct. 17, at one—B. Heath, Three Colt -street, Limehouse, brass founder, Oct. 24, at twelve—B. Skinner, West Mailing, Kent, brick-maker and builder, Oct. 24, at two—D. Pretyman and G. H. Hobson, Cornhill, ironmongers, Oct. 21, at two. In the Country. W. Henderson, Wolverhampton, tin-plate manufac .urer, Oct. 19, at twelve , at the Court, Bermingham—S. Knight, Primethorpe, Leicestershire, hosier and grocer, Oct. 24, at twelve, at the Court, Birmingham—J. Hilton and J. Fisher, Foleshill, Warwickshire, silk-manufactu rers, Oct. 22, at twelve, at the Court, Birmingham—C. D. Johnson Liverpool, victualler, Oct. 22, at eleven, at the Court, Liverpool—G. Byford, Liverpool. whole sale grocer, Oct. 23, at eleven, at the Court, Liver pool— J. Hind and R. Wisrbrick, Liverpool, cur riers and leather dealers, Oct. 22, at eleven, at the Court, Liverpool—W. Cornish, Bristol, cabinet-maker, Oct. 17, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—C. S. Feuwick, Tynemouth, Northumberland, banker, Oct. 17, at eleven, at the Court, Newcastle upon-Tyne—J. Wallace, Carlisle, grocer and tea-dealer, Oct. 17, at twelve, at the Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne —R. Fairley, Sunderland, chemist and druggist, Oct. 18, at eleven, at the Court, Newcastle - upon - Tyne — W. Ham ley, Crock e rnwell, Devonshire, victualler, Oct. 23, at one, at the Court, Exeter. PAYMENTS OF DIVIDENDS. W. Hague, S. Hague, and W. Shatwell, Manchester, commission agents, 61d., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, or on any subsequent Tuesday, between eleven and one, at the office of Mr. Fraser, Manchester. P. Little, Blackburn, Lancashire, currier, Is. 413., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, or on any subsequent Tuesday, between eleven and one, at the office of Mr. Fraser, Manchester. B. Boyle, Manchester and Ardwick, Lancashire, check and gingham manufacturer, 100., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, or on any subsequent Tuesday, between eleven and one, at the office of Mr. Fraser, Manchester. NOTICES OF CERTIFICATES. At the Court, Basiughall-street. _ _ G. 11. ward and B. Griffith, Bear-alley, Farringdon street, printers, Oct. 18, at two—E. D. Busher, Picca dilly, coachbuilder, Oct. 21, at eleven. In the Country. G. C. Baylis, Cardiff, dealer in flour, Oct. 23, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—N. Hedge, Bath, silversmith, Oct. 21, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—T. Williams, Trow bridge, Wiltshire, auctioneer, Oct. 23, at eleybn, at the Court, Bristol—J. Wallace, Carlisle, grocer, Oct. 17, at one, at the Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne—G. Shepheard, Modbury, Devonshire, linendraper, Oct. 23, at one, at the Court, Exeter—T. G. Pocock, Somersetshire, miller, Oct. 30, at at the Court, Exeter. CERTIFICATES GRANTED. T. Ellen, Gre It Russell-street, coal merchant, certi ficate of the second class—W. Carmalt, Romsey, South ampton, baker, certificate of the second class—B. Raw- linos, Queen's-row, Pimlico, linendraper, certificate of the second class—J. Richardson, Edgware-road, iron monger, certificate of the second class. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. J. Mellor and S. M. Mellor, Liverpool, merchants— J. Mellor, S. M. Mellor, and C. H. Williams, Bahia, merchants (as far as regards J. Mellor)—G. Bagnall, D. Davies, and W. Davies, Carmarthen, drapers (as far as regards G. Baguall)—W. Hughes and J. P. Law. ranee, Bristol, house agents—R. Gibson and T. Gibson, Durham, millers—A, Eustachio and R. Wilkin, London and Liverpool, ship and insurance brokers—Jane Archer and J. A. Archer, Broadway, and Cartaret-street, Westminster, tobacconists—ll. Turner and R. Whita ker, Rochdale, steam-engine makers—D. Ortelli and F. Prirnavesi, Hatton-garden, opticians—J. D. Harmer and G. Ransome, Ipswich, chemists—ll. Brow❑ and D. J. Cameron, Aspull, Lancashire, manufacturers of vy getable black—G. Fisher, J. Holmes, E. Holmes, and J. Foster, Handsworth and Sheffield, nurierymen— ,J. Pritchard and G. Thomas, Newport, po- unhappy wight who had never before been five miles from Boston, was anxiously inquiring of the chief steward the precise time in course of that evening that the vessel might be expected to founder ; while an other steward, with provoking pertinacity, was asking he* many would dine in the saloon at six, with the e same business-like unconcern as if the ship were glid ing along oulass. So tremendous was the tossing, so - extreme the apparent uncertainty of any event ex cept a watery terminus to all expectation, that this sort of coolness appeared almost wicked. Then there was a monster is British form actually m deck—not braving, it was said, but tempting the storm to sweep him into eternity. He astonished even the ship's officers. The cook did not hesitate to venture a strong opinion against the sanity of a man who might, if he chose, be snugly ensconsed in the cabin out of harm's way, but who would re main upon deck, in momentary danger of being blown overboard. The cook's theory was not ill supported by the subject of it ; for he was continually placing himself in all manner of odd places and grotesque postures. Sometimes he scrambled up on the cuddy roof; then he rolled down again on the saloon leek; now ha got himself blown up on the paddle box; that was not high enough for him, for when the vessel sunk into a trough of the sea, he stood up m tip toe, trying to look over the nearest wave. A consultation was held in the cuddy, and a resolution was unanimously passed that the amateur of wind and water (which burst over him every minute) was either an escaped lunatic or—a college professor. It was resolved rem. con. that he was the latter ; end from that moment nobody was surprised at any thing he might choose to do, even while the Hibernia was labouring in what the mato was pleased to call the most " lively" manner. The professor, however, to z.he disgust of the sufferers below, who thought it was enough to feel the height of the waves, without going to the trouble of measuring them, pursued his obser rations in the face of the contempt of the official con clave above mentioned. He took up his position on the cuddy-roof, which was exactly twenty-three feet three inches above the ship's line of flotation, and there watched the mi g hty moun t a i ns th a t sported with the brave vessel. He was anxious to ascertain the height of these majestic waves, but he found that the crests rose so far above the horizon from the point where he was standing, that it was utterly impossible, with out gaining a greater height for observation, that he could arrive at any just estimate on the subject. His observations from the cuddy-roof proved, how sver, beyond a doubt that the majority of these roll ing masses of water attained a height of considerably more than 24 feet, measuring from the trough of the sea to the crests of the waves. But the professor was not satisfied with this negative proof, and in the pursuit of his interesting inquiry did not feel inclined to be baffled. It is impossible to know what the secret thoughts of the men at the wheel were when the valiant observer announced his intention of making the best of his way from the cuddy-roof to the larboard paddle-box. Now he was to be seen tumbling about with the motion of the ship, at one moment clinging to a chain-box, at the next throwing himself into the arms of the second mate. Now he is buried in spray, and in a few minutes afterwards his spare form is seen clinging to the rails which connect the paddle-boxes. Despite the storm without, a calm mathematical process is going on within the mind of that ardent observer. The professor knew that he was standing at a height of 24 feet nine inches above the flotation (nark of the ship ; and allowing 5 feet 6 inches as the height of his eye, he found the elevation he had ob tained to be altogether 30 feet 3 inches. He now waited till the vessel subsided fairly for a few minutes into the trough of the sea in an even and upright position, while the nearest approaching wave had its maximum Altitude. Here he found also that at least one-half part of the wave intercepted by a considerable eleva 'ion his view of the horizon. He declared that he frequently observed long ranges extended 100 yards on one or both sides of the ship—the sea then coming right aft—which rose so high above the visible hori zon as to form an angle estimated at two to three de grees when the distance of the wave's crest was about LOO yards off. This distance would add about 13 feet to the level of the eye. This immense elevation oc eurred about every sixth wave. Now and then, when the course of a gigantic wave was im pertinently interfered with by another liquid giant, and they thundered together, their creaking crests_ would shoot upward at least [0 or 15 feet higher—about half the height .)f the monument—and then pour down a mighty hood upon the poor professor in revenge for his attempt to measure their majesties. No quantity of ialt water, however, could wash him from his post till he had satisfactorily proved, by accurate observation, that the average wave which passed the vessel was fully equal to the height of his eye —or 30 feet 3 uches—and that the mean highest waves, not includ ing the fighting or broken waves, were about 43 feet Above the level of the hollow occupied at the moment oy the ship. Satisfied at length of the truth of his observations, the professor, half-pickled by the salt water, and look ing, it must be confessed, very cold and miserable, lescended to the cabin. Throughout dinner -time a conversation was kept up between the professor and he captain—the latter appearing to be about the only individual on board who took any interest whaever in these scientific proceedings. The ladies, one and all, vowed that the professor was a monster, only doing "all d •pg "all this stuff" in mockery of their sufferings. To wards night the wind increased to a hurricane; the ship tretn bled like a frightened child before the terri ble combat of the elements. Night, with her pall, closed in the scene :—it was a wild and solemn time. Towards morning the wind abated. For thirty hours a violent north-west gale had swept over the heaving bosom of the broad Atlantic. This reflection hastened the dressing and break fasting operations of the professor, who tumbled up on deck at about ten o'clock in the morning. The storm had been subdued for several hours, and there was a visible decrease in the height of the waves. He took up his old position on the caddy roof, and soon observed that even then, when the sea was compara tively quiet, ten waves overtook the vessel in succes sion, which all rose above the apparent horizon ; con sequently they must have been more than 23 feet— probably about 26 feet—from ridge to hollow. From the larboard paddle-box, to which the professor once more scrambled, he observed that occasionally four or five waves in succession rose above the visible horizon —hence they must have been more than 30-feet waves. He also observed that the waves no longer ran in long ridges, but presented more the feral of cones of moderate elongation. Having so far satisfied himself as to the height of Atlantic waves in a gale cf wind (the professor's esti mate must not be taken as the measurement of the highest known waves, but simply as that of a rough Atlantic sea), he directed his attention to minuter and more difficult observations. He determined to measure the period of time occupied by the regular waves in overtaking the ship, their width from crest to crest, and the rate of their travelling. The first point to be known was the speed of tie ship; this he ascertained to she nine knots. His next object was to note her course in reference to the direction of Lion Lae waves. lie found the true course of the vessel was east, and that the waves came from the west-north west, so that they passed under the vessel at a con siderable angle. The length of the ship was stated to be 220 feet. P rov id e d with this information the professor renewed his observations. He proeetded to count the seconds the crest of a wave took to travel from stern to stem of the vessel ; these he ascertained to be six. He then counted the time which inter vened between the moment when one crest touched the stern of the vessel and the next touched it, and he found the average interval to be 16 seconds and a fraction. These results gave him at once the width between crest and crest. As the crest travelled 220 With these facts the professor scrambled from the .arboard paddle-box of the Hibernia. He had also made some observations on the form of waves. When the wind blows steadily from one point they are gene rally regular ; but when it is high and gusty, and shifts from point to point, the sea is broken up, and the waves take a more conical shape, and assume fantastical crests. While the sea ran high, the pro fessor observed now and then a ridge of waves extend ing from about a quarter to a third of a mile in length, forming, as it were, a rampart of water. This ridge was sometimes straight, and sometimes bent as of a crescent form, with the central mass of water higher than the rest, and not unfrequently with two or three semi-elliptical mounds in diminishing series on either side of the highest peak. When the wind had subsided a few of the bolder passengers crawled upon deck in the oddest imagin able costumes. They had not much to encounter, for about a third part of the greater undulations averaged only twenty-four feet from crest to hollow, in height. These higher waves could be seen and selected from the pigmy waves about them, at the distance of a quarter of a mile from the ship. The professor had been very unpopular on board while the stormy weather lasted, and the ladies had vowed that he was a sarcastic creature, and would have his little joke on the gravest calamities of life ; but as the waves decreased in bulk, and the wind lulled, and the sun shone, and the men took off their oil-skin coats, and the cabin windows were opened, the ffowns of the fair voyagers wore off. Perfect goodwill was general before the ship sighted Liver pool ; and even the cook, as he prepared the last dinner for the passengers, was heard to declare (in confidence to one of the stokers) that, after all, there might be something worth knowing in the professor's observa- ons. When the professor landed at Liverpool he would on no account suffer the carpet-bag containing his calculations to be taken out of his sight. Several in quisitive persons, however, made the best use of their own eyes, to ascertain the name of the extraordinary observer, and found it to be legibly inscribed with the well-known name of Scoresby. That his investigations may be the more readily impressed on the reader's mind we conclude with a summary of them. It would seem from Dr. Scoresby's intrepid investigations that the highest waves of the Atlantic average in Altitude Mean distance between each wave 559 feet Width from crest to crest ... 600 feet Interval of time between each wave 16 seconds Velocity of each wave per hour ... 32 miles. liousehold Words. THE IRON TRADE. BIRMINGHAM, FRIDAY.—Tbe usual meeting of the iron trade preliminary to the general quarterly meet ings was held at Wolverhampton yesterday. There was a large attendance of the ironmasters of the dis trict. A discussion of some length took place with regard to the present state and prospects of the trade. Busi ness was described as extremely flat, and Mr. Thorneycroft introduced a communication from the Welch masters, in which they suggested as a remedy for, or an alleviation of, the general depression under which they were all suffering, a reduction to the extent of one-third of the make in Scotland, Wales, Derbyshire, Shropshire, and Staffordshire. This communication, as a novelty, being the first received from the rival ironmasters of the principality, was looked upon with considerable interest, and will no doubt, from the favourable opinions expressed by the principal ironmasters present, be acted upon to a great extent. Over-production is considered one of the main causes of the present ruinously low rates. At a period when iron to an enormous amount was demanded for railway purposes new works were created and fresh furnaces put in blase, now no longer required for the common and every-day supply of ti ade and commerce. It is difficult to predict what immediate effect the pro posed reduction of make will have upon prices, but its natural tendency will be towards an advance; and this is avowedly the result hoped for and anticipated. The condition of the workpeople must not, however, be overlooked. At present, upon a close calculation, it is stated that throughout the whole of this great iron -producing district scarcely any of the forges are working to more than half their capabilities, and by far the greater portion of them not to that extent. A further reduction of the manufacture of iron will of necessity produce greater additional suffering among the ironmen of South Staffordshire—a race of men already ill-employed and impoverished. The masters, however, appear to have no ot h er course b e f ore them than , the one proposed. W ere i t not for the fact already mentioned, over-building and over-making, it would seem strange that with the apparent activity, if not prosperity, of all other trades, that of iron should be " utterly lifeless and unremunerative." Under the circumstances described it was appre hended by some persons interested in the trade that at the meeting yesterday a reduction of the price of iron would be proposed. Such, however, was not the case. The masters resolved to abide by the queta tations of last quarter, and upon the motion of Mr. P. Williams, seconded by Mr. Routh, the meeting adopted unanimously a resolution to that effect. Prices at the works may therefore be stated at about as follows; --Bars or merchant iron, from 51. 15s. to 61. per ton ; hoops, 61. lOs. to 71. ; sheets, 71. The business done in pig iron is comparatively limited, prices vary ing, as in other description., according to maker and quality. THE EXHIBITION OF 1861. At length the actual work of erecting a building wherein the p ro d uc t s o f t h e I ndustry of all Nations are to be collected, has been commenced. Within the vast hoarding which has been put up round the site selected a busy scene presents itself. The levels and measurements of the ground necessary before commencing operations have all been completed, and the iron pillars upon which the structure is to rest are bring fixed in their places. A large portion of the materials to be used are already within the inclosure, and the working sheds and other preparations and facilities for pushing on the great undertaking having been finished, the inhabitants of the metropolis will now from day to day be able to watch the progress made. In three months from this time an edifice con structed entirely of iron and glass, covering more than 18 acres of land, and capable of giving house room to all that is rare and valuable in human in dustry, is to rise from its foundations. Within as short a period it seems almost impossible to imagine that a work of such magnitude can be completed ; but those who have undertaken the contract and are responsible for its performance speak confidently on the subject. In the meantime there is nothing to be seen within the enclosure but heaps of iron, a few sheds, some cranes, two or three slender scaffoldings, and about 250 or 300 workmen, all busily engaged at their appointed tasks. At the main entrance crowds of labourers are collected in the hope of employment, and where, between the planks of the hoarding, a glimpse of th e i nterior can be obtained, the idle and curious assemble to watch. EXECUTION OF PIRATES AT BREST.—The three negro sailors, Domingo da Salva, Jose da Costa, and Fallee Foule, convicted of having assassinated the captain of the brig Adele, during the shipwreck of that vessel on the African coast, July 28, 1849, underwent their sentence on Friday last. Two of them were executed, and the third sent to the hulks. The Ocean, of Brest, gives the following particulars of the execution : —" The condemned men were led to the spot on which they were to expiate their crimes. Both embraced their confessors, and pressed the crucifix to their lips. At that terrible moment the courage of Da Costa (Ailed. He asked for a glass of water, which was imme diately brought. The eyes of both were then bandaged, and the two knelt on the ground. At the same moment the detonation was heard, and the unhappy men fell each on his side. Da Costa was killed at once. Domingo showed signs of life. The surgeon, ascertaining that the pulse yet beat, made a sign to the sergeant, who approached to terminate the sufferings and the life of the unhappy man. His musket, however, missed fire, and a second sergeant was called, who, placing the mouth of his piece to the ear of the dying man, blew off the top of his skull. After the execution the troops present defiled before the bodies, which were removed by convicts from the anirhithestre." " Cherbourg, Septembre, 1850. " Messieurs,—Je suis fort sensible s votre offra gracieuie d'inscrire mon nom parmi ceux des person nages eminens qui figurent sur la liste de votre honorable club. Je l'accepte avic plaisir, et en vous rdmerciant de vos souhaites pour la prosperiti de la France j'en forme de sinceres avec vous pour l'union durable des deux nations. "Agreez Messieurs I'expression de mes sentiments :res distinguees. " Louis NAPOLEON, Pr. " Messieurs les Membres du Royal IV. Yacht Club of!cgLand." CHATHAM, SEPT. 27.—The Albatross, 12 guns, Acting-Commander Elliot, arrived on the 23d inst., had her masts taken out yesterday, and she will be paid off to-morrow at twelve o'clock. The Bonetta, brigantine, of 3 guns, Lieutenant and Commander Frederick E. Forbes, from the west coast of Africa, came into the harbour on Wednesday afternoon last to be paid off here; her crew, in cluding Marines, consists of 65 men. The prize money due to the officers and men is very consider able. The Spy, brigantine, 3 guns, Lieutenant and Com mander G. Western, from the west coast of Africa, is ordered to this port to be paid off, and the Water witch of 8 guns, Commander R. R. Quin, and crew of 80 men, including Marines, from Benguela, west coast of Africa, is also ordered for Chatham, to be paid off. The Poictiers, 72 - guns, Captain Peter Richards, C.B , will be paid off to-morrow. She is exeected to be made a coal depot ship, for supplying the steam navy. _ The Goodwill naval lighter arrived yesterday from Devonport with stores for this yard, and the Quail naval lighter is loading alongside the dockyard-wharf with stores for Pembroke. The brig Addison, of Stockton, arrived on the 24th from Petersburgh with a cargo of hemp for the dock yard, and the ship John and 'serails, of South Shields, arrived yesterday from St. Petersburgh with a cargo of hemp for this dockyard. Detachments of regiments, consisting of the 25th Foot, 51st and 84th, to the number of 114 men, under command of Captain Woolley, 51st King's Own Light Infantry, with Ensign Kennedy, 51st, Lieutenant Kenny, 84th, and Ensign Chute, 84th, embarked at Gravesend this day on board the Duke of Bedford, for Madras. The troops came from Chatham by the North Kent Railway. Colonel Kelly, commandant of the provisional battalion, with Staff Captain Jack son, from Chatham, were present to witness the em barkation of the soldiers. APPOINTMENT. Woonwicn, &PT. 27.—Surgeon John Bower (1841), to be Surgeon-Superintend e nt of the Emma Eugenia convict-ship. The Emma Eugenia was the vessel employed to carry stores to the edge of the ice, where they were put on board the vessels of Captain Austin's expedition. The Firefly steam•vessel, Commander George A. Seymour, on being again tried yesterday at the mea sured mile, made a speed of 7 knots per hour. Im mediately after the trial workmen from the Woolwich dockyard commenced putting on single floats, which were expected to give her a speed of 8 knots per hour when she run the measured mile this morning, which she was to do before going round this day to Ply mouth. The Wasp steam-sloop returned to Woolwich yes terday evening, from her experimental trial. She ex ceeded the expectations of all on board, amongst whom were Lieutenant Robertson and Master-Com mander Allen, of the Black Eagle, in charge of the vessel, with all the officers studying steam, and Mr. Humphreys, Chief Engineer at the Dockyard. The speed attained was upwards of 6} knots per hour, the revolutions of the screw propeller being from 70 to 79 in some instances per minute. The screw slipped considerably, and when that is remedied it is expected she will increase her speed, and prove a most service able vessel. The Teazer steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Commander Selwyn, was paid off to-day at this port, and the crew will shortly have a considerable amount to receive as prize money. In March, 1849, she captured the Catarina de Born Pim, with 630 men, women, and children on board, and sent her away from the Bights, hoping to reach Sierra Leone in 1G or 20 days, w hich unfortunately extended to 42 days —a period so long beyond the time calculated that great distress occurred on board from want of provisions. A .circumstance which would have done credit to the inhabitants of the most civilized country occurred during the dis tress which existed on board, and when they were nearly reduced to absolute want, as for the last three days they had only the dried huske of capsicums and salt to subsist upon. About three or four days be • fore they were reduced to that extremity, a deputa tion of the men slaves came aft with an interpreter, and begged that the rest of the proviedons then remaining should be dealt out to the women and children only, as they, the men, could last longer without food. Fortunately, within six days after that bright example, in a quarter where it could have been least expected, the vessel arrived at Sierra Leone, and the slaves were well provided for. The b as ras b s ei g n u g n bmr made d u e g ht home to lo ad by the at the e Teazer, breach, and was describedoaptu rcaptured d from a native chief in 1820, and bad lain amongst old Government stores on the Gambia until it bad at tracted the attention of Lieutenant-Commander Sel wyn, who had it brought home, and it is now depo sited amongst the valuable collection of old arms in the Royal Military Repository at Woolwich. The Teazer had many difficulties to contend with while serving on the coast of Africa. In November, 1849, her rudder was completely eaten away by the corro sion of the metal in connexion with the keel, and an other was made of several pieces of thin iron fixed together with slight bolts, and strengthened by pieces of wood placed diagonally, and with that substitute for a rudder she completed her period of service and was brought borne, and it is yet in such good condi tion that if necessary it might still serve as a rudder for a considerable period. FOREIGN NUTS.—The steamer Antwerpen, from Antwerp, has brought 3,230 packages of walnuts, besides 1,790 baskets and 42 cases of other kinds of fruits, the growth of Belgium. This is the largest importation of walnuts that has ever taken place on one occasion from abroad. The steamer Columbine, from the same port, has brought 2,2r5 baskets of walnuts, and 500 packages of other fruits; the Governeur Van-Eyck, also from Antwerp, 2,067 packages of walnut!, besides 79S packages of other fruits, and also some peaches, a rare importation from abroad ; and the steam• ship Soho, from the same place, has brought 2,115 baskets of these nuts, in addition to a large quantity of other fruits, comprising pears, plums, and apples, and also peaches and grapes, rare articles of supply from Belgium. These large arrivals of walnuts from Belgium must be an important fea ture in the supplies to the metropolitan markets.