The Sun. — London, England, 1851-02-22 00:00:00

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Department o: t!:e Storekeeper-General of , the Navy, F:orricrset-pla,e, FeiTuary 20, Nal. Theu Commissioners for executing the Ofticq of Lord Righ Adnfral ii. o .",,!„United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland do hereby e , ve ~.„ , that on TUEiDAY . the 11th March next, at One o'clock, 7.ti o .Y will be ready to t rea t m , th such persons as may b e w illi ng to nt ract for s a p l ying and delivering int o Store, at the undermen "ed Places, the following quantifies of It for th e service of her Majesty WELSH COALS, 's Steam-vessels : Tons. Sierra Leone 2000 Fernando Po 2800 St. Paul de Loando .................. .. 2500 A _o Ascension ........... ..... 2000 [ln ef Tender may be seen at the said office. 0 `eTeader will he receive,' after One o'clock oh the day of treaty, 411,oticed, unles the party attends, or an agent for him duly in wr ting Led :ry Tender must handed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, " r i left corner the words t" Tender for Coals," letterast th e also be delivered at Somerset-place, accompanied by a Zgned by two responsiblo persons, engaging to become byund li ke o u r Person tenderino - in the sum of 4,041. for the due perf)rm , the Contract. i~ ONDON, BRIGHTON, anc SOUTH-COAST In c 0,„.. RAILWAY.—NOTICE. C omp ...vquence of the Di ectors of the South-Eastern Railway betw_ an Y having thi s d ay placed an obstruct i on on th e li ne o f ra il s . e arn 'vti Hastings and the St. Leonard's Station, the Trains of this "it" e, , will not b e able to ran, as advertised, to or from t h e new ;`, at Hastings To prevent disstopoin tnunt to the public, a fonr. thi:: minibus will . leave the Hastings Station, in the Priory, at the 1,3 4 ,4 v ° advertised for this Company's Trains to leave that Station, end ‘pat the St. Leonard's Stationhours advertised for leav re. A ... 11 .Ornnibus will also leave the St. Leonard's Station for 1l a r t 2r nfl the arrival of the several Down Trains. There will be ht the times of arrival in L.ndon. By order, Fret_.E' FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary, s Office, London Terminus, ,ebr uary 17, 185 J'J I DLAND RAILWAY. Th e D , LOANS ON DEBENTURES. heeive Directors of the Midland Railway Company are prepared to Coas w&NS in sums of One Hundred Pounds and upwards (in kiet:irenee of the redu,tion in the stamp duty on mortgages), on liner t;;_" D ebentures, for three, five, or seven years, at interest e rate of 41. p er cen t. per annum , p a y a bl e half-yearly. Di t i;: ea tion to be made to the Secretary at the Company's Office, Derby, Februaryß 19 y , order 1851., J. F. BELL, Secretary. EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY, Tw E tic NTY-NINTH HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING, the '1 hereby given, that he pursuance of the Act of I corpora 40Ider, e lI ALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Share tate.. of the C ompany will be held at the London Tavern, Bishop:- it Nrci, Londou, ou THURSDAY, the 27th day of February, 1851, • ly ti l e I) *( ° , e t i°e „.. l PredSelY, for the purp se of receiving a Report from • -"4 "`"( 1 of the progress of the undertaking, and for the transac- „ /, The _ r business. Hooks of the Company will be Closed on Saturday • -nsfer . "" g ual7, and will not be Opened until Friday, the 28th. JOSEPH GLYNN, Deputy Chairman. By order, C. P. RONEY, Secretary. `A Station, February 6, 1851. _BieMM, AR' 1 „ - UN ' ION OF LONDON, 41 lbse r i,,J.CORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Z°r l win ~_'' on of IBsl.—Each Prizeholder at the Annual Distribu ' wfor e. ..."e entitled to select FOR HIMSELF a Work of Art, as here r:ve I Wo rY Subscriber will have for each Guinea the choice e of one re on , "e engravings,—" The BURIAL OF HAROLD," by F. tre laLl arte r, r .. r . R. A.R.A. cr " THE VILLA OF "ole iz T,"." by J. T. Wi'lmore, A.E.R. , A., after W. T. Leitch, and "wood engravings, by eminent artists, llustrating Gold "eul of " The Traveller." The " Villa of i Lucullus" is now ..._4_l. Heat Strand. GEORGE GODWIN, / Hen. sect LEWIS POCOCK, J t, I3O SITION, 1851.—GLASS SHADES t*te e d ` r ound, Oval, "to th and square), for the preservation of articles in x, as well s, wax- *, , clocks ray a E nd hi a: bi l tion that articles that as may alabaster be injured orname nt by exposure. 4„„"' gilt stands, as we ll es a var i et y o f st a tuettes, ornaments, e xtremely moderate terms—at Tel MILLING ‘IkoIs ei d rn „Port glass warehouse, 37, Bishopsgate-street Without as Eitstern Counties Railway Station). 4 0 „ork NCEMENT —Mr. RUSKIN'S New ”tr at ., THE STONES OF VENICE," Volume the First, th e 1 " ,, With 21 Plates an numerous oocut, wi be published by Smith d , Elder, and W Co., d 65, s Corn ll hill. R ENow ready, , BRITISH OFFICER: its, ' 8, 8 Position, Duties, Emoluments, and Privileges. .`nts ' a Digest and Compilation of the Rules, Regulations, War- An ' a nd Me t h Ovra, e rnoranda relating to the Duties, Promotion, • Pay, and - le 40 40 ` a Of the Officers in her Majesty's Service, and in that of • , nrable East India Company. Icy J. H. STOCQUELER. One Volume, Bvo price 15s. cloth extra. . 4 \..______ L ondon : Smith Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill. ti/13 ITION OFFICIAL 'CATALOGUES. kid RTIE n.er 4" _ ~ 3 who wish their AdvertiFements to be classified fr.ei„..! UT the following heads are requested to send them to the tit " un ediatel • . 1, . rure Y * — . a.kelp / v and the Fine Arts. G. Places of Public Amuse .,a entiens. ment. 1 141Z_ Machines and 7. Places of Amusement. 6. 4antan ce o 'ili 5. Railway and Steam-boat Ar• z o nle 4 ces. rasgements. 'Titus Agency— Hotels, Ta- 9. Miscel,aneous. ' and Lodging -houses. WIL CLOW*" - 154161 1t1 c,f„, SPICER BR( --. o gue Office, 29. ES and SONS, Printers, , rilEits, Wholesale Stationers. few Bridge-street, BlaAfriars. rem,. • , - 1 1 1 . 01 1 ,,, , in 200 pages, demy 18mo , with a Pictorial View and nirni: Elan of tee Great Exhibition Building, and View of the Iree ai gua zi Exposition price (in fancy binding) 2s. 6d., or post .) educated to his ' Royal Highness Prince Albert, i„, }3 ERT'S Populfir Narrative of the Origin, Ral - v,,.. 17 . Progress and Prospects of the GREAT INDUS- Iigern'nIRITION, 16 . 51 ; with a Guide to the future Rules and zubt, h —e ,,ma• By PETER BERLYN, Esq. James Gilbert, 49, Paternoster-row, London. Orders Y ail Booksellers, Stationers, and Newsvenders. A CP A YOUNG LADY ' S VALENTINE. A a n ctr i Young lady, with a fond intent, li e ' 4B u a letter to a nice young gent.; r s o l e . A nd design, of course, was , that ot , wooing, s h. t hlS the season sanction 'd her in doing. • /t - ` A I disclose the name of this young lady— , Norfg,ht be Tomkios, or it might be Ady ; Mail I name the gent. in this affair, Should or broken confidence I cannot bear ; matter nothing if his name were Poppy, The valentine's the same—and here's A COPY. • bear youth. when I look at your form. I long for your hand tis be mine; And after my heart has felt warm At the thoughts of my lov'd Valentine. The elegant manner you dress My high admiration has won, • And I think I shall make a good guess, If I hint at E. MOSES and SON. • lt may be a fond failing to own That try thoughts of your fashions are such; But certainly nature alone Could never delight me so much. • The dresses of MOSES and SON Add beauty to beauty, forsooth, And hence has my notice been won To thy charming appearance, dear youth. If We're ever united in life (Which fancy too fondly supposes), pet, if ever we're husband and wife, 114,,_ 'Twill be all through the dresses of MOSES. '"e e Almanac, for the year 1851, can be had gratis, on ,up ti "? e,' 4 G ee ' - 's application. - Ig _nr and Shawl Departments are now replete with of the season. S IN 4n not Y u article purchased, reade to approved of, will be either exchanged y -ma or t d or he money made re . kt„!linp o ;;:, Moses and Son regret having to guard the public be; Con, but h av i ng h ear d th a t th e untradmuanlike false sit t :osert4. t rnected with them or it is the same concern, has 4 1.0 4 " - ate th e ,„ l4 Many instances, , and for obvious reasons, they s~ Moon e zee aveno connexion with any other house in (%It, Ph their own Establishments, as iollows or out • '~d 86 , '' dg :iiablishraent, 151, 155, 156, and 157, Minories, 83. eltd lelOu 'ate, opposite the Church, all communicating. 11ililart.: t at- enn Branch, 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street, 1 , 2 , Ith,Mferd , r ic eet, all comm un ic a ting. T;;;celri u r r kshlre" Branch, 19, Bridge-street. Fargate. ••• tli f , Lend 4: n fers. Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Skoe '!rdiu,7ttabuai.:;!?_sl Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen. 1: 44 ---7_when bnts are closed from sunset Friday to sunset Sa is tu.somed till Twelve o'clock. CUL\r --- ERVTELL'S NEW WORKS. °et ° -11ti:unn of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho; me Equir, Mann, 39, Cornhill ;or direct from the author, e ach ; by post, ls. 6d. ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. irE0.i,`,11._.71:.a. Recreation, and rational Use of Time." ttelefi:tb_otit .t e rly Bising—spring and Summer Mornings—Ex .Zll4.,,,'neld.-11' Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills, ilea k ke alZ•tn - il lea gh-roads, and other pleasant places—Country e b. The Sea—London at Night—Evening., at Home 14 7 0itt vra°celtto;,1 eNtic•ng, Drinking, Sleeping, Bathing, Air, 4 v ia FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Two Volt. '• • IT Iv % 11. t i i 4 • TPre. LAKES; S Vo KETCH OF EDINBURGH, &0. laiarip o Vol. 11. OF KILLARNEY; REMINISCENCES OF CATHOLIO LAW AND GENERAL LIFE _ASSURANCE COMPANY, 5, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON. The FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie tors of this Company look place on the 25th instant, at the Head Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the report, which is too lengthy for publication:— During the past year no claims have arisen from deaths in England, and but two in Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for 260/.—making together 7001., which Imve 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 Ist of June, 1249, and the 31st of stay, 1850, was more than double the number issued in the twelve months preceding. Proposals were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,9631.25. 6d.: of these 123, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s. Sixteen 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, assurances were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 12s 6d., pro ducing in annual premiums 3,732/. 1 Is. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed, amounting to 23,9901. 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. I Id. since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001., but 1,1831. 11s. 10d. 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, hating appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur de l'Etang, 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 Archbish p of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis, Eveque de Langres, has already within the last three months effected a con• siderable 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, and Medical Officers of the establish ment, the meeting separated, highly gratified at its present results and future prospects. DUBLIN, las. , , ...„,_ AB A ., ... M. b,. , tis k That th,7 TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID. ~ i1..1 11 ,ar re,2. B enre years and ten our course may ran. 11. - nee e ntlit h , - _,, Of almost every form (cause and cure) of ner btet.7.,_•lB, b e :'.`,' health and enfeebled constitution, that harasses "gthi‘4o e„ - .7 1 . the man of pleasure, business, or study, and etn qf fteZwith tables and rules for the diet and physical revs .f;4l47 life. . . •.... ,'" % ,', ', IV. ' 4 , IThat • ' THE PASSIONS. Pasltlons hurt the body—what improve, ‘ h t•klie .w %. - ',., , ,1 all refined as Athens ever heard." e.- -°l4 tietai; -e's Pilgrimage from infancy to old age. The advent -ee i . e.,. eee . Chastity and ' its infringements. The casualties of • - ` 44l 4titr itn k el d ianination, with illustrations, graphic, narrative, Advocacy of early suarriages. v. k 4 1 04 1 . T T HE MARRIAGE STATE. _ e as e 14 .3 „..... 0 be or not to be, that is the question." lieueiregetZ:::-Laree and obligations of nature, society, and re; V/ t. : 11 bel tr .ta i _plage, to be observed by either sex. ieTxionalie andtium. I!; 4l ;lecu re side s!, as to ago, temperament, comp rearing ShyLaefeeth, Offspring, with the art of i, -.e. elland its removal. bterility and its conversion. Ih. It. i p,;.' l , ). ,„_. ellvveracvnELL, M.D. (1841), y„,R,C,S. (1827), L.S.A. h 74 - -o ts z r ,,,, „,„:„ ..._ years Ifedical and Forensic Referee in these t k. "'"aspi tt ,„ . hones tail , " tut doe evenings . seven t ill ni ne. 14 11Ita t T w ent-street. ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH N /t int 1.,.., AND MATURITY. , po.iiini Directions for their Prevention and Cure. Itaahlish.. , .COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL. SdhZ, th"" !nF rench, English, German, Datch, Spanish, and cirlafeele;.l4o L At nvelope, 2s. 6d., or post-free, from the Aht FLateafrftES'ERVATION; a 114'414erer, et / Tr eatise on the Physiology of Marriage, and on 4y et aeqte reei ties and Disorders of Youth and Maturity, N : eal a nd ~. at a-1 early period of life, which destroy ) 11 . 'Lnd h....lental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural set tb 11::reh7tni; ° lit , 0 vital energies of Manhood; with Practical *Tekr e ebutt: e "rtain Prevention and successful Treatment of g k. tf tn , , and ~-; , Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, _e or , !Is iePiseares and Derangements resulting from India iit,p.4 the f '‘..l hY Lallemandenicord, and other eminent mere t.. ' L eity i n ~. ik th ;a th e France. With Fifty coloured Engravings, o.th. ~_4 Orgel llat ° , n3. Physiology, and Diseases of the Re- Kt' - Y arion.7.. exPlaining 'their streetures, uses, and flinctimts, . eieth.;:: u nnries that are produced in them by solitary snd Infection. l ket t ,,, . 4 7. ia ,,n,,T SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D.. e eet:',Xedi„ 4 „..'" P 0 R D-S QU A RE, LONDON. Lleetti nor Matriculated Member of the University of Edin 4,eMka, te Of Z' n ,,,L ne rriber ~f the London Hospital Medical Society, 111;," kele —e ceries' Hall, London Member of the Hunterian ..eh,. ork _r ef Edinburgh, &c., &n. ' eo h '' an t i - unt&i ns ).„ dill, PaYslei a Plain and complete description of the ana- Zgh ie , nsll l h . i ngY of the reproductive organs, and of their relative ~t 1 -44 1 a theheltcliehjah`tohnoand disease. The author, who her taken the th ° has ed in the Qr.', as is leg ally the diplomas and test t:treat. ekoestvet work, is the only qualified medical man tl e tk ge ITr the' and for ;many years, devoted his studies to all th e complaints. He may be c,msulted with ad et te r 3,e_ secret practi 4 f 14 " 'igh se Whose constitutions may have become debill 4. 1114h1Z,,,f_ht-e'rrrtts' ~tray by thees acquired is youth, or by the excesses ancct pleasures of life are marred, the objects 44-jitZizitesetil?' and regret existence itself rendered a term of un eetrrerr ; ° ,. 3 ' th e Author e r entrh e ,...an n „ ,„ r, and may be had of J. Gilbert, 49, Pater ,. tree ~_ q erci ,J_ : !..,_ Oxford -street ; Starie, Titchborne-street, "'sil tell ta l ,_,Ccio, "mon T r es ° e di sorde'rs Kt! b e `v Poet k r „7,'2 146, Lea denhall-street ; Mann, 23, Cornh ill, n onslip-. " q-two stamps frem the author's residence, who personally, or by letter, ditilY• n ' t lib ' Ul l eight. ILoY AL Fo YTECLINIC INSTITUTION Lectures on the Music of Wales, by Ellis Roberts, Esq. (Harp ist to 14.1 t H. the Prince of Wales), with Vocal Illustrations by Miss Younge, R.A. of Music, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Evenings at Eight, and on Saturday, at Three.—The Ce lebrated Juvenile Harpists (the Lockwood Family) will perform Trios under the direction of Mr. Frederick Chatterton, daily g i t Four.—Lecture by J. H. Pepper, Esq., on the Chemistry of Ignition and Combustion, with brilliant Experiments.—Lecture by Dr. Bachhofiner on Voltaic Electricity, in which will be exhibited All man's Patent Electric Light.—Exhibition of the Oxy-Hydrogen Microscope.—Now Series of Dissolving Views, illustrating some of the Royal Residences of Europe. Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price. Open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock, and every Evening (ex cept saturdav) from Seven till llalf-rast Ten GRA I) cilt;Ss TOURNAMENT. ST. GEORGE'S CHESS CLUB, 5, Cavendish square, is connexion with the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC IN STITUTION. Parties desirous of joining this Club, to be present at CHESS TOURNAMENT i n 18 51, are requested to lose n their names, as th e f ew vacancies are being ra pidly Grand filed up. Annual Subscription, Three Guineas, which includes admi.sion to all the Public Lectures and Exhibiti ons. Subscriptions to One Guinea o n ly. N o Entrance Fee or LIE'. Regulation+, with a List o f t h e Mem b ers, may anei i Co t y u y . obtained_n tir, iie3 o ßi n eum a le p bs P e li rasn :a d t ton to Mr. R. L LONGBOTTOM, Secretary. LAURENT'S GRAND Licensed by Act of Parliament.' ARGYLL ROOMS, GR,EAr WINDMILL. STREET, ST. JAMES'S. (Sole Lessee, Charles Emile Lanrent, jun., 57, OPEN EVERY EVENING, V. , . square.) With LAURENT'S UNRIVALLED BAND. Principal Cornet-a-Pistons, AL Bo w man. Doors open at Half-past Eight o'clock— Dancing to coMmOnee at Nine and terminate at Half-past Eleven o'clock precisely. Admission, One Shilling. 4p 0 1, L ON I C 0 N. Miss Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Donald King, and Miss Messent. TUEsDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, .MORNINGS, at Two ; EVENINGS, at Eight. The Proprietor has great pleasure in announcing the engagement of the above delightful Vocalists, in addition to the Apollonicon per formances. ROYAL MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE STREET, STRAND. (Adjoining the Lowther Arcade.) Conductor . . . . Mr. Grattan Cooke. PROGRAMME. PART I. 1. Elverture - -Masarilello - 2. Song (Miss Poole) 3. Fantasia on Favourite Airs 4. Song (Mrs. Donald King) 5. Selection - Semiramide - - G. Duett (Miss Poole and Mr. Donald King) 7. Duett —My Pretty Page. S. bong—Miss Messent - Auber. . Rossini. PART 11. 9. Overture—Guillaume Tell 10 Song (Miss Poole) 11. Fantasia on Favourite Scotch Airs 12. Trio—(Miss Poole, Mrs. Donald King, and Miss Messent) 13. Selection—Don Giovanni - - Mozart. 14. Song (Mr. Donald King) 15. Fantasia on Irish Airs Admission, One Shilling ; Reserved Beats, One Shilling and Six pence. Rossini. Doors open at Half past One, and Half-past Seven. Carriages may be ordered Mornings, at Four ; Evenings, at Ten. N.B. The elegant Hall, capable of receiving 1,500 persons (the is open on M ondays, Wednesdays, Italian Operatic Con cer t s b y th e Fi rs t a m n o d s t Fridays perfect day s ifionr eachso un d week, in e k, London), for Artists. Director . . Signor Montelli. FXT RIORDINARY MUSICAL TATTRAMIoNI ROYAL MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE STREET, STRAND. SIGNOR MONTELLI, Director of the Italian Operatic Company, begs to announce he has entered into arrangements to give a Series of GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENTS, On MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY EVENINGS kalternately with the A pollenican performances) —commencing. MONDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 1851. SIGNOR MONTELLI has already secured the services of the eminent Vocalists and Instrumentalists in London, namely:— PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTALISTS: Solo, Violoncello—Mons Rousselot, Mons. Demunck. Solo, Cornet-a-Pistons —Mons. Maffei, Mons. Arban. Solo, Flute—Mon s . Remusat, Mons. Briccialdi. Solo, Pianoforte Mons. M. gnus, Mons. Rummel, and Young Master Warner ; Miss Annie Taylor, Miss Themar, and Made. Goffrie. Solo, Harp—Mr. Gerhard Taylor. Solo, Concertina—Mr. Sedgwick and Signor Regondi. Solo, Violin—'' err Van Heddeghem, Herr Goffrie, Mons. Serola, and Mons. Sainton. Solo, Melodlom—Mons. Frelon. Solo, Bassoon—Signor Ternplini. PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS. Soprani—Made. Lema.re, Mdile. Drummond, and Mdlle. Rummel. Contralti—Made. Lebrun de Montreal. Tenori —Herr Brant, Sig. Alaccaferri, Horr Stofrogen, Mr. Maple son, Mr. Stanley Mayo. Baritoni—Signor Montelli. Basses—Signor Campanella and M. Henri Drayton. Spanish Vocalist—Dona M ar i a Martinez. Programme changed ev ery E ven i ng . Admission.—Stalls, 2s. 6d. ; Balcony, Is. 6d. ; Promenade, ls. Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight precisely. All particulars may be obtained of Itobt. W. 011ivier, Concert Agent, 19, Old 139nd-street. n. €4, Mori tion about ite. 49s t low o 6d; , to 449. us 111 par t of to 31a for ; and 418 )ags, Yiss 600 in era rise of n proP°P rices evlon bd e w en ta at 535 tO )Id at 44s in 11, A 15 ,. 3 :: and 8s to 7" ov! 'good v'" ark gal' F t fOr I°‘ ery little lised !re7 to 2 sa3blicif pei 14, d her blis lowe r Ar. N° 18,227.] LONDON SATURDAY E .1" 7' A , NATIONAL LOAN EQUITABLE FIRE 26, CORNIIILL, LONDON. FUND LIFE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES DIRECTORS. t * T. LAMLE MURRAY, Esq., Chairman. *W. A. B. Bennett, Esq. *John Rawson, Esq. •Hugh Croft, Et , q. *John Shaw, Esq. tElliotson. M.D„ F.R.S. i*Edmund S. Sy - mes, Esq *Ralph Gough, Esq. t*(!lement Tabor, Esq. t Joseph Thompson, Esq. t..eiugustus Vigne, Esq• *M. C. Maher, Esq. *John Moss, Esq. AUDITOR. trIaCSSOT Wheat,tone, F.R.S. Elllotson, M.D„ F.R.S„ 37, Conduit-street. SURGEON. S. Symes, Esq., 77, Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square. ACTUARY. t * W. S. B. Woolhouso, Esq., F.R.A.S., &c. SECRETARY. *D. T. Lyons Clanchy, Esq. SUPERINTENDENT. *W. A. Hawkins, Esq. f*MeAssrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard-street. SOLICITORS, Messrs. Salton, Ewens, Ommanney and Prudence, 6, Basinghall. • street. • *W. Tatham, Esq., 22, Throgmorton-street. NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE OFFICE. ' ' CAPITAL , --500,0001. The WITHDRAWAL TABLE of the Society affords to the As sured the greatest possible present and prospective advantages that can be conferred by Life Assurance. On this Tab e the Assured is entitled, at any time, to receive 'at interest an immediate advance, to the extent of One-half the amount of the paid annual. Premiums, 'without security,.personal liability, or deposit of the Policy, but by simple endorsement thereon ; or the half Premium may be with held during the whole continuance or The Policy. Also, in the event of the Assured at any time not requiring to continue the Policy, on its surrender one-hali• of the annual payments will be returned by the . Society., Lapsed Policies may be . renevied without fine, on proof of health and payment of arrears of Premium without interest. Notices of Assignment of Policies registered and acknowledged, so as to make them available as securities in the hands of third parties. REGISTRATION of HOUSES for the AC COMMODATION of the WORKING CLASSES during the WILAT EXHIBITION of 1851. Under the Patronage of the following Gentlemen : Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart, M.P. (James Kershaw, Esq., M.P. Sir Benjamin Hall, Bart., M.P. Charles Litshington, Esq., M.P. Sir Joshua Walwsley, M.P. (Francis Mowatt, Esq., M P. The Right Hon. Thomas Milner William Schelefield, Esq , M.P. Gibson, M.P. William Williams, Esq., M.P. Richard Cobden, Esq., M.P., one John Williams, Esq., M.P. of her Majesty's Commissioners James Wyld, Esq., M.P. for conducting the Exhibition. The Rev. James Sherman. Lawrence Heyworth, Esq., M.P. Thomas Spalding, Esq. Joseph Hume, Esq., M.P. The Rev. Phomas Spencer, M.A. '• In consequence of her Majesty's Com Missioners finding themselves unable to carry out their anticipated system'of Registration of Houses in which persons could he accommodated with Lodging, Board, &c., it was proposed to accomplish that object by means of a Committee of gentlemen of influence, upon which'sevciral of the above-named Members of Parliament, am? others, kindly Consented to serve. Va rious difficulties, however,•being experienced in this method of pro ceeding, John Cassell, the proprietor of the "Working Man's Friend" —a publication which penetrates into almost every factory and work shop in the kingdom, and is, besides, extensively read by all classes of the comniunity—determined 'personally to conduct the undertak ing, in order that an object so desirable to the persons who are able to provide accommodation, as well as to intending visitors, should be fully carried out. '1 he plan' he proposes 'to adopt, in pursuit of this design,. has been liiid - before the above:named Members of Parlia ment and other gentlemen, who'have all given. him their names as patrons, i❑ order to testify their cordial approial of the scheme, and their entire confidence in the liberality and efficiency with which it will be carried out.* • To collect the necessary data for the formation of the Artizan Lodging-house Register, one hundred thousand forms will be imme diately issued to as many housekeepers, in the conrse of a canvass conducted by an efficient body of agenti. All persons who find they can make such domestic arrangements as will enable them to pro v.de accommodation for one or more strangers, will be requested to fill these for ms up, and deliver them to the Reglitration-oftce. The parti Mars upon which information will be required are—the number of beds available, and whether'any of, them are adapted for married couples, or otherwise for double occupation, the correct address, &c. 'Every hot.te, previous to its being placed on the re gister, will be visited by. a district inspector.. In the General 'Registry, based upOn these data, a uniform tariff of charges will be enforced—viz. ' for single bed per night, includin g boot-cleaning, ; double bed, including boot-cleaning. 2s. ; breakfast, consisting of tea or coffee and bread and butter, ;if wish meat, Is. Arrangements with reverence to other meals wilt be: leftAn tne discretion of the parties themselves. There will like wise be an arrangement by which persons may register Lodgings or Apartments on their own terms. As the Registration-office will be in constant communication with the members and secretaries of artizan clubs, and others contem plating a visit to town, the following advantages, amongst others, will follow to persons having lodgings to dispose of : I. -The cost and trouble of advertising lodgings, and of looking out for lodgers, will he wholly avoided. 2. Every house will 'probably receive a constant succession of inmates, instead of being sometimes crowded and sometimes empty, as would necessarily be the case without some such plan to regulate the influx of visitors, and secure their equal distribution. _Housekeepers availing themselves of this system of Registration must undertake to observe the forowing conditions :- 1. To provide clean and comfortable accommodation at a rate not exceeding Is. 3d. per night for a single bed (including boot-cleaning), and 2s. per night fora double bed. 2. To provide, sufficient breakfast of good quality, consisting of tea or coffee, and bread and butter, at a charge not exceeding 8d for each person, or Is. each with meat included. _ _ _ , 3. Not to let the registered lodgings independent of the Registra tion-office without sending timely notice to the office, so as to pre vent the possibility of disappointment to other persons. Ali parties being provided with accommodation through the instru mentality of this office will he charged a small fee (the amount of which will be regulated by the outlay involved, and announced as soon as it can be determined upon) before coming up, towards meeting the large expenses that will be incurred (probably it may be 6d. or 8d ), upon the receipt of which a card will be at once for ward, Stating the street and number of the house in which - the ac commodation provided Is situated, and the direction in which the traveller inns: proceed towards it from th e r a il way stat i on ; and, simultaneously with the transmission of such card, notice will be sent to the lodging-house to prepare for the reception of the guest. In this way trouble, anxiety, delay, and disappointment will be avoided on both sides. The members and secretaries of provincial clubs are informed that the office will act on their behalf, on terms which will hereafter be published, and endeavour, so far as practicable, to secure lodgaigs for each ecersion party 111 the same district. In all cases letters must be pre-paid, and a stamped envelope enclosed for an answer. But, as much as possible to save the ex pense of postage, " The Working Man's Friend " will publish weekly the number of beds registered. The circulation of 'The Working Man's Friend," however, being so large as to render it necessary to commence going to press at least nine days before the date of pub lication, and then to print from duplicate plates, all information that is wished to appear must be forwarded not later than that day to the o flee. Personal application may be made to the Registration-office, 8, Exeter-Change, Catherine-street, S'rand. J. W. GREEN, Hon. Secretary. JOHN M`LENNA.N, Acting Secretary. 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The transactions were as follow: East Lancashire, 141, 2 —Kendal and Windermere, 10 1 4i — Lancashire and Yorkshire, .59%—Lontion and North-Western, 1344—Sheffield, 34 1 4—North Staffordshire, 6 11-16 dis.- 6outh-Eastern and Dover, 26%. BIRMINGHAM, Fp3. 20. SWAM ExCHA.NGE.—The share market was more ani mated to-day, and prices were firmer. • The transactions re ported oil 'Change were—Midland, Fifths 15 3 4 dis.—Lon don and 13Fighton 99—Birmingham and Derby, 3414-- Sh re wsbury and Birmingham (A), 4/. 18s. 9d dis.—Ditto ( B), 4 dis.—Shropshire Union, 2% dis.—North Staffordshire, 6/. 13s. 9d. dis. BANK OF ENGLAND. (From last night's Gazette.) An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32, for the Week ending on Saturday, the 15th day of February, 1851. 183131: DEPARTXENT. X. Notes issued•• •• • • •• 27,758,220 Government debt .. 11,015,100 Other securities .. .. 2,984,900 Gold coin and bullion 13,728,553 Silver bullion .. .. . • 29,667 , £27,758.220 I M 4 27,758,220 . MARSHALL, Chief Cashier. Dated the 20th day of February, 1851. BANKING DEPAITMENT. Proprietors'capital.. 14,553,000 Rest , •.. 3,326,780 Public deposits (in cluding Exchequer, Commissioners of National Debt, Sav ings-banks, and Di vidend accounts) • • 7,164,484 Other deposits .. .. 9,423,679 Seven day and other Bills .. .. 1,129,290 Government sec ari- ties (including Dead Weight Annuity) • . 14,145,696 Other securities •• • • 11,888,36 1 Notes ••••••• • • • • • • • 8.847,895 !Gold and silver coin.. 715,281 £35,597,233 Z 35,597,233 f. MARSHALL. Chief Cashier. 1851. Dated the 20th day of February, LAW INTELLIGENCE'. COURT .OF QUEENS BELVCR, Fcb. 21. (Sittings at Nisi Prius st Guildhall, before Lord Chiw Justice CAMPBELL and Special Juries.) BREACH OF PROMISE OF MAICRIA.GE.—BUSSELL V. DENNIS. This was an action to recover compensation in de magesfor a breach of promise of marriage. The da mages were laid at a considerable amount. The defendant pleaded that he dtd not make the promise, that the plaintiff did not require him to do so, and that a rea senable time did not elapse for allowing the engagement, if made, to be fulfilled. Sir F. Thesiger, Q.C., and Mr. Moulage' Smith ap peared for the• plaintiff, who, being under age, sued through her father; Mr. Montagu Chtuabers, Q C., and Mr. Taprell represented the defendant. : The court was crowded by parties curious in this de scription of action. ' • Sir F. 'Filename elated tlea ease. This was an action brought with considerable reluctance by the'plaintiff's father, and not without very strong feeliege of emotion by those of her relatives and connexions, who felt a deep 'in terest in her welfare.. Nothing but an inevitable necessity could have' induced the plaintiff's fathet and relatiies to bring such a delicate question, into court as a matter of public investigation; and it was in ordee to repara tion for very serious injury, and to prevent any imputation being cast upon the young lady's character, in respect of this matter, that her friends deemed it their duty to bring the present action. He would not exaggerate the inci dent of the case, nor utter one word to prejudice the defens dant. It would be enough' for him, in the discharge of his duty, to give'a simple narrative of circumstances. The real plaintiff in the action was a "young lady in her 21st year, daughter-of Mr; Bussell, who for many years practised as a solicitor at Exeter. - Recently he had fallen into difficulties consequent upon, building speeu- Wiens into:eel:AA he wnteredo He hid previously hied in a large mansion, and enjoyed:4'laq_ leiwureetwhich - ample fortune had enabled him to eatbtaawd, berfnwing to his altered circumstances he was obliged to remove to a smaller house, and otherwise to retrench in his expen dittire. The alteration• in his circumstances led to an arrangement by which his daughter (Miss Bussell) took up her residence with a relative (Mrs. Law) at NeW port, near Barnstaple. The • defendarit was in a posi• tion commanding excellent prospects. He was partner with Mr. Green, a solicitor carrying on busi ness at Austin-friars, and at the time he made a proposal of marriage to Miss Basell, was in the possession, as he was now of 1,1001. or 1,2001. a year, left to him by his father e xed entirely inde pendent of his profession. He first became acquainted with Miss Bussell in 1848, having mether at public places, and at balls and evening parties at 'Barnstaple, and lost no opportunity of showing his attachment to and prefer ence of her. With the exception of, those puhlic meet ings the parties did not meet in the presence ef their re latives until 1850, when the plaintiff met him at the resi dence of her cousin, Mrs. Law, the occasion of their meeting being a party. The defendant on that occasion, paid the plaintiff the most marked attention, and was remarked, whenever she walked out, to throw himself in her way, joining and accompanying her and a re:a ion of hers, Miss Demay, in their walks. The defendant was not at this time acquainted with Mrs. Law, nor had he ever been inside her door, until a slight accident which occurred to his sister, was the means of intro ducing him. On the 17th October last, that young lady, whilst riding out with him, was thrown from her horse ; opposite the door of Mrs. Law's residence, and was taken into the house, the defendant accompanying her. The accident was a slight one, anristhe defendant sent for his phaeton, in which he droveaeut his sister, the plaintiff, and Miss Demay. On tha,fellowing day, Miss Densely and the plaintiff went to. the house of Mrs. Dennis, defendant's mother, to inquire a , ter the health and state of defendant's sister, and found that she had fortunately not sustained any serionsiejury. The defend ant was subsequently, on the 19th of October, invited to tea at Mrs. Law's house. ' 'FhaVwas on a Sattirday, and on Monday the 21st, he called upon and saw that lady, no other party being present at their interview. He then opened his mind to her, observing, " You are perhaps aware, Mrs. Law, of the 'purpose of my visit, and I now beg to ask you whether" you approve of my paying my addresses and entering into an engagement with Miss Bussell." Mrs. Law replied that she deemed it to be her duty to tell the defendaht that Miss Bussell was without fortune, and was not !likely to come into any, for although her father had once been in circum stances of independence, as a thaneef property, he was now, through the ill success of building speculations into which he had entered, a ruinedman. To those re marks the defendant, replied, " Oh, yhs; I never, I assure you, madam, meant to ask any restiotis about Mr. Busseli's affairs, nor do I desire to twee them. I have enough for both of us, and I sun now in a position to encourage my affection for Miss Bessell which I never was before." Mrs. Law rejoined, "As I have told you that Miss Bussell will have eio money, we will not say anything more on money matters, and any settlements you may wish to make, you can consult your own solicitor about." Mrs. Law then added," Although you will have no money with Miss Bussell, you will have a most amiable and high-principled girl, descended from one of the oldest families iu the county of Devon." The defendant replied that he had 'taken a house at Bradford, in the vicinity of Barnstaple, and was having it papered and painted,.sad intended to have it furnished. He further added, thtit he had taken Miss Bussell to see it, and that she had expressed herself sa tisfied with it. Mrs. Law then expressed a hope that defendant would not take this step without dee delibe ration on its importance, and defendant replied, "I never take any step, Mrs. Law, without nature deliberation." The next step taken by the defendant was on the 22d of October, when he wrote to the father of Miss Bussell, asking his consent to their marriage. The Learned Counsel having read the letter, dated the 25th of Oct., continued, that defendant received, an answer from Mr. Bussell, etating, that from the circumstance of his not having the pleasure of knowing him, he considered it right to make inquiries respecting biro in Barnstaple, and the result of those inquiries was, that he bad ascertained that the defendant was in every respect worthy of the hand of his daughter; and although' the loss of her so ciety would be great to him, he trusted the gain of it would be greater to the defendant. The Learned Counsel then stated that Mrs. Dennis had given her consent to his marriage with Miss Bussed!, of whom she entirely approved. The day, for the wedding was fixed, and the wedding dress was ordered. But about the 7th or Bth of November the manner of the defendant towards the plaintiff entirely altered, and he ceased to visit Mrs. Law's house .alto ther. This conduct had such an effect on Miss Bussell's "piths that Mrs. Law sent her teethe house of the Rev. Chichester, at Chipping Hampton, near Barn staple, in the hops that change of air would restore her. On her arrival at the Rev. Mr. Chichester's, that gen. ism de thought that she was in such a state of mind that he wrote to the defendant, calling upon him to declare what his intentions were. The defendant replied, and also sent a 1- tter to Miss Bussell, „in which, although he expressed his willingness tomiry her, be intimated that "such an union would produce nothing but unhap piness." The plaintiff then wrote'te the defendant, say ing that she had placed the matter in the hands of her friends, and one of them, Mr.tit'W, in whose office the ,:efendant had been former;y a clerk, was consulted on the matter. That gentleman wrote in a friendly way to the defendant, calling upon him to carry his promise into effect, and informing him that ifibe declined to do so an action would be commenced against him. Several inter• views had taken place between Mr. Law and Mr. Green, defendant's partner, on the subject, and the result was that defendant refused positively to m a rry Miss Bus:011. In the course of those interviews, Mr Green said if an action was brought, that Miss Bussell and her friend must prepare themselves for a severe scru tiny, and he (Sir F. Th esi ger), on the part of the plaintiff, now fearlessly challenged a scrutiny of his client's character, which was , Pure and excellent, and who was more than worthy to b e the w i fe o f suc h a man. With regard to t he am ount of damages, the de fendant, he might remark , - 9 a person of considerable property, his father havin g lef t him 1,1001. or 1,200/. a year. He was, therefore, a p e rson well able to pay l a r g e damages, „d it was a case in whi c h h e (Si r F . Thesi ger) submitted large damages es . tought to be given by the Counsel jury. The Learn ed then called th e f o ll ow i ng a evidence in support of his statem ent. Mrs. H. Law, exa mined b y Mr . Montagu Smith, de posed that she' was the widow o f Mr. Law, who was a him solicitor at Barns t a ple for some years. Pl a i nt iff was her cousin, a degree removed' and would be 21 years of age in June next. S he was the daught er o f M r. J o h n Bussell, solicitor, at Barnstaple. L ast J uly she came on a visit to witness at Newport, near B arnstaple, and was visited by the defendant, wh o was a sol i citor, and who sometimes lived with his moth er, and sometimes in London. In Octob er last he was staying at a plaintiff walk ittl g Barnstaple, together, and nd also witness i t tlis evening at Mrs. Hooper Law's. Witness observed that h e Paid the plaintiff very particular attention. Shortly after the defendant house. took tea at witness's His sister had, aa fsx g im part and a few days before, been throw n f rom h er horse, and was carried into witness's house, whither defendant followed her. Seeing that she was not hurt, he sent for his 'phaeton, and drove her, Miss Demay, and Miss Bussell out. Ile subsequently took tea at witness's house, slid payed a marked at tention to Miss Bussell, and stayed is reasonable time on Saturday night.—(Laughter.) On the following Mon day he called to see witness, and found her alone. He then made a formal proposal for the Plaintiff's: hand, and stated that he had taken a house at Bradford, which he was about to furnish, paint, and Paper, and which bad been seen and approved of by Miss Bussell. Witness expressed a hope that he had duly considered the ins ' par twice of the step which he proposed to take. He re plied that he had, and that h e never undertook anything without maturely considering it. He added that his mother and sister approved of his choice, and of the en gagement into which he bad entered. Be then went into another apartment where Miss Busmen was; and in the course of the evening, said his mother and sister bad expressed their regret at not being able to call that clay, adding that they would call shortly. Mi ss Demay, first cousin of the plaintiff, was present at that conversetion. Defendant's mother called ; 43 following moraitig and expressed her admirati o • • n of' Miss Bussell, and her opinion that the union between her and her son would be a happy .one, ghe added, that although Miss Bussell was very Pretty : OD Aid ug; pot!•019 of 9949 it 044 her, Children under Ten Years, Half-price. NO. 4, LEADENHALL-STREET, near the India House, London. M ost people complain that shaving's a bore ; It ach day's painful scrape only chafes an old sore: C house the cutler who stands at the head of the trade ; H alf the battle depends on a well-tempered blade. 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The difficulty of collecting the elements on which to proportion Premium to risk in Insurance against Loss by Fire has been so great, that the rates at present charged are more the result of guess than calculation. It has been found by experience, that the total annual losses of the different Established Companies have not been proportionate to the amount of annual Premiums received by each. It is of the highest importance, both to the Insured and Insurers, that such an anomaly should cease, and an approximation to the true risk be made. To secure this object the Equitable Fire Insu4 ranee Company is established. The true rate of Premium for Fire Insurance can only be ap 3roached through Classification and Average, which has not hitherto been sufficiently acted •n, or systematically applied. 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Insurances against Loss by Fire are effected by this Company upon every description of Pr. , nerty on moderate terms. Farming Stock insared at 3s per cent, without the Average Clause. Prospectuses, and every information may be obtained, on applica tion at the Office, or to any of Its Agents. t National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society. * Equitable Fire f* Both °filets. FEBRUARY 2' ) 18r1 and then took Mi-s ; Bussell and her son for a drive. The defendant came frequently after tba; to the house cf witness, and he and the plaintiff conducted themselves as engaged people,' whose intentions are honearsble, usually do. His visits spread over a fortnight and four days. Oa the itla of November he came to agree upon a list of drawing-room furniture, and passed the evening at witness's house. Plaintiff had a reluctance to name the furniture, and witness proposed that defendant should employ a Mrs. Allen for the purpoie, but he in sisted on the plaintiff acting in the matter. They saw hing of him from that time until the 13th, of Novem ber, when he came accompanied by his sister and a friend of her's to pass the evening. 'His conduct to the plaintiff on that occasion was.exceedingly cool and re served. He did, not come to witness's house until the following Tuesday, when he came during service, and did not see the plaintiff, she being at church. ThiS alte ration in his conduct made the plaiatiff very unhappy, and witness deemed it advisable to send her to the house of the Rev. Mr. Chichester, at Chipping Hampton, near Barnstaple, where she stayed for a week, and then came back, still very unhappy and low in spirits. Cross-examined by Mr. CHARMERS Defendant's fathers was a client of witness's husband, and died ou the 23d of August, 1850, soon after which defendant came to live in the country. He appeared to witness to be about 28 years of age. She did not know that he was only 24. His father was a tanner, and was rather a " riggardly" sort of man. , Defendant ..served his articles to Mr. T. Coop er ' Law, at Barnstaple, who was ail - elation of witness's, and it was at his house that witness first met defendant. There was , dancing going on at the time, and defendant seemed to .pay great attention to the plaintiff. A few days after that he called at witness's, end proposed ma rr i age . Wi tness knew a Captain assey, and recollected be was at the dance on that occasion, but be did not seem:to pay at tention to the plaintiff. Plaitakiffs hero glad au 'Writer - ad - a' Ttirre - 1 otiirrar - Exeter, called " Honey Lands." Witness gave her opinion as to what kind of furniture ought to be ordered for the house in which the defendant and Miss Bussell ought to reside; and recommended that the "wedding" should take place in May, 1851, when the parties could take London in their tour, and thus see the Great Exhibition. Witness hail known the plaintiff four or five years, and that she had been conditionally engaged to a Mr. Price. That was be fore the sanction of the plaintiff's father was applied for. rhis occurred at the end of 1849. Plaintiff's father had expressed his disapproval of Mr. Price, and wrote a letter in January or February, 1850, to that effect. Mr. Price visited at Mr. Hooper Law's for two months in 1849, but did not visit at Barnstaple in that year. He is a surgeon at Marlborough. The plaintiff was staying with witness in August and September, 1850, but witness had nothing to do with the breaking off of the engage meat between her and Mr. Price. Witness heard that bailiffs had come to Mr. Bussell's house with an execu tion, but went away on the debt being paid. Mr. Bets sell left Honeylands in last October, and now lives at Barnstaple. Miss Frances Demay, examined by Sir F. THESIGER, deposed that she is a cousin of the plaintiff, and knows the defendant. They met at private parties and public balls in 1848. In September, 1850, Miss Bussell was on a visit to Mrs. Law, with whom witness lives. Tho de fendant was in the habit of joining witness and the plaintiff in their walks. Recollected a den& at Barn staple, and that the defendant on that occasion pre *Lard the plaintiff with a bouquet. He used to take my cousins, raystlf, and Miss Williams for a drive. liecollects a slight accident the defendant's siter met with, and that defendant on that occasion visited Mrs. Laws. He had never been there before. Mrs. Wil liams, the plaintiff, and witness, went the next day to see the defendant's sister, and sat some time with the family. The defendant then took them to Brad ford near Barnstaple, where they looked over a house which he had taken for himself and rh© plaintiff to live in. He said if the plaintiff liked the hi use that that was all he cared about. He re membered hearing that plaintiff made an offer of mar riage to defendant, and that she accepted it. Defendant eels received on the footing of an engaged person to pleintiff,:aathe hous e o f M rs . L aws, and 'settled consulted , plaintiff with respect to the horses, carriages, and live ries. He wished plaintiff to marry in white glac6, and it was arranged that witness was to be one of the brides maids. Wedding cards were fixed upon. Witness at that time constantly saw the defendant's mother and the plain tiff frequently dined with her. The defendant's mother on Leese occasions always treated the plaintiff with the greatest affection, and the defendant told witness that he and the plaintiff would be very happy; that his income was 1.1001. a year, and that Ws mother would live with him and add 4001. a yearto it. On the 7th November de fendant called about some furniture, and his manner on that occasion struck witness as rather cold. From that time he appeared to alter still more in his manner, and witness observed, on the occasion of one of his visits, that he was very rude. He contradicted the plaintiff in everything she said. His misconduct, however, did not irritate her, although she was much affected by his con duct. Her spirits became desponding, and witness ac companied her to the Rev. Mr. Chichester's, whither she was sent, in the hope of diverting her mind from the thoughts that distressed it. Plaintiff has not since been in the same good spirits as before these events. The witness was subjected to a cross-examination, but nothing material to shake it was elicited. Mr. Henry Shepherd Law, attorney to the plaintiff, was then examined by Sir F. THESIGER, and stated that he had interviews with Mr. Green, the partner of the defendant, who stated that he did not in tend to fulfil his engagement with the plaintiff, his mother and friends disapproving of it. The defendant had come to this resolution partly on account 'of Mr. Bussell's affairs, and partly because he understood that the plaintiff had another engagement. The witness again met Mr. Green, and informed Mr. Green that Mr: Bussell approved of the engagement, and admitted that ne was in embarrassed circumstances, but that he had never done anything to disgrace himself. It was further objected that one of the plaintiff's brothers had enlisted in the East India Company's service, and the matter was ended by his stating that the defendant had made up his mind not to marry the plaintiff. Mr. Green then said, if that is the case, Miss Bussell and her family must prepare themselves for a thorough scrutiny, adding at the same time that the defendant had nothing to say against the plaintiff. Nothing material was elicited in cross-examination of this witness. Mr. Thomas Lee, one of the executors to the will of the defendant's father, was then examined, and stated that the defendant, under that will, was entitled to a life interest in 17,000/, and had a legacy of 5,000 e, and also landed property. Mr. MONTAGUE CHAMBERS then addressed the jury ter the defence. He laboured, he said, under a great difficulty in this case, because he had to oppose himself to all the geestlemanly sympathies and honourable feel iugs of the jury. The Learned Counsel then briefly ran over the facts connected with the courtship of the parties, and subi submitted that conduct," thath d e i d allegatio nsapply o to f j'heeru let tersel When a party, as was the cas e in th e p resent i nstance , f oun d h i s craf ty,arti Wittene and a heartless by the defendant to the pl a intiff. feelings Changed towards an individual, and that there wa s wanting in his breast those feelings which could only. wake the married life happy, he was bound to inform the other party of that change. What did the de fendant do? Why, he said that in taking the plaintiff as partner for life, he could not make her happy, • however much he might respect her. He said to t'se plaintiff, "If you marry me, you incur the danger of another attachment taking place on either aide;" end if the defendant felt that be could not he happy with a woman with whom he must pass his life, it was his duty to tell her so. A party, when he was married, went to the altar, and there en tered into a so l emn engagement; b ut if? the defendant had done so, be would have been guilty of hypocrisy, and therefore it was far more just and honourable, on the part of the defendant, to have openly and candidly communicated the real state of his affections to the plain- Hi. Under all the circumstances, therefore, while he admitted that in law the verdict must go against his client, he submitted that the smallest possible amount of dsmages would satisfy the case; and hoped that the plaintiff, be wti(ul flower as she was—(Laughter)—might get a husband more suited to her than the defendant.— (Renewed laughter.) Lord CAMPBELL then summed up, and said, that he thought the case wa . a very aggravated one on the part of the defendant. The defendant had placed three pleas on the record, first, that he did not promise to marry the plaintiff, which was disapproved; secondly, that she was not willing to marry him, which was proved not to be the tact; and, thirdly, that a reasonable time had not alsoelad to uentrue, allow because the tehad fulfilment of positivelyh t e p refusedr omi se that w ; to marry her. He (Lord Campbell) further thought the case an aggravated one, because the defendant, through Mr. Green had said that if an action was brought Miss Bus selland her family must prepare for a severe scrutiny, and now he had not been able to bring anything forward to affect her in the slightest way. He thought that if levity was not proved against the plaintiff, the defendant would have shown that the plaintiff was a mercenary person, who wished to marry him for his money. But the defendant had not bean able to prove either the one or the'other. It was said that her former acquaintance with Mr. Price was a reason why the defendant should not marry her. But that was no reason, as that engagement was broken Lefore the defendant knew her, on the grodind that her father did not approve of it. The Learned Judge then went through the whole of the evidence, and, commented strongly on the letters and conduct of the defendant. His opinion was, that the defendant had refused to marry this unfortunate young lady from mere caprice; and with re spect to damages, the defendant was in a position which enabled him to pay, and this aggravated the case, as the plaintiff had been deprived by his conduct of a com fortable settlement in life. The jury then retfred, — and after an absence of about 20 minutes, returned into court with a verdict for the damages 8001. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. MANSION--HO USE. Mr. William Gibbs, aged 20 years, was brought bc fore the Lord Mayor, charged with having assaulted a F&liee•cor)ftahle on duty. Alfred Waterman (policeman 4ZO said—Last night I dt3y et the Ore wkiCh took place in Eastchtap, [PRICE SD. and was stationed et the corner of St. Mary-at Hill to keep the crowd off. I was obliged to tap people on the hats to induce them to let soma women pass with goods from the fire, and among the rest I tapped this gentle man with my truncheon on the bat, but be made no more to do when I tapped him but struck me a blow in the face 'with his fist and ran away. He and a friend .of his had been on the spot all the evening, and I had• spoken to them to keep back before I tapped him. It was not a blow. It made his hat rattle. I only just touched him. I followed and took bim into custody. The Loan MAYOR —Did you know the gentleman ? Witness—No : ' George Barry (ppliceman 461)-1 was also stationed ht. the fire last night to.keep the crowd back. It was difficult to keep the people from obstructing the engines and those who were employed to d o d uty on the spot. We were obliged to tap several.on the. bats, and I heard tbe blow which the defendant gave to the first witness. There were three or four young men jeering at the police. lam sure it Waslnot a blow given by the witness to the defendant that I heard. I followed the witness to *take the defen dant into custody. A gentleman who was,with the 4- fendantiaid that ha was a friend of Idr,:P. W. Harvey, the Commissioner, and that he Would make a complaint to that authority upon the subject. - This was the case for the prosecution. The defeudankaid not * either of , the witnesses a .• question... Mr. William Barclay, surgeon dentist, of Little Tower-at:red, .appeared as evidence for the defendant. He said-e The defendant is a-personal friend of mine, and lives in George-lane, hbout a hundred yards from the pretnisetavihich.were on fire. I wasavith him upon the occasion a ll u d e d to. Mr.Alibbe, sen., hiss'fath: re quested us'toitay on the epOt, to protect the Pres.' :teas he had property there.. The meshed was quiet. tetise dfieera 'had been forcink the people back, and twg'or three young mere Jeoratteet etlie eloniplainant e - who ap peared to be irritated. The _ defendant told the com plainant not to lose his temper, and the complainant then said, "I'll Mark you," or words to that effect, and struck him a violent. blow over the head with his truncheon. I am certain that the officer straok the defendant with all his force. The complainant—That's quite false. If I had struck him with all my force he Must have been severely marked. Mr. Barclay—ln my opinion you struck him with your whole force. Mr. H. S. Gibbs, father of the defendant, said am a shipowner and insurance broker, and my address is No. 2, George-lane, Tower -street. My premises are in the immediate neighbourhood of the fire, and I re quested that my son and Mr. Barclay would remain on the spot for the protection of the property. I went home when Ifound that the fire was declining, but I was surprised in a short time with the intelligence that my son was injured by a terrific blow from a policeman, and that he had been dragged to the station-house through the water. I then went and found him at the station-home. It was necessary to bathe his temples with vinegar, and to m a k e o th er soot hi ng appl i cations, so that the blow he received must have been severe. A gentleman of the name of Simpson, who was present at the time, said the outrage was the most wanton he had ever seen. The •LORD MAYOR—The case before me is one of considerable difficulty. I well know what the police have to encounter on emergencies of this kind ; how hard it is for them to perform their duty amidst the terrible bustle and confusiou of a conflagration, and, knowing that, I am exceedingly unwilling to condemn the proceedings they may consider neces sary to be adopted for the preservation of private property and the public peace. At the same time I wish to impress upon them the necessity of being guided by the principle of forbearance upon occasions of strong excitement, from whatever cause arising. I shall dis charge the defendant, and send. the whole ease to the Commissioner, to be investigated by him. Ido not say that the officer has exceeded his duty, but I certainly consider that he is bound,' for the sake of his own cha racter, to convince the Qutumissioner that he .has not done so ; and I consider too, that it is due to tin defen dant that he should hale the full opportunity of show ing that the officer acted urjustifiably. The case will, it is presumed, immediately undergo investigation before Mr. D. W. lilarvey, the Commis sioner'ot the City Police. Sarah Mahoney, a 'well-known beggar, who has lately come from America, and uses crutches in the day, but manages to do without them when she is not observed by the police, was brought up charged with having en deavoured to impose upon the relieving officer of the City of London Union. She called, it was proved, at the house in Northumberland-alley, and asked for relief, declaring that she had not a farthing in the world, but suspicion having been entertained of her sincerity, the female searcher of the union went to work, and found silver in the finger of one of her gloves, and halfpence concealed about her person in various parts of her dress. She was also proved to have a little before deceived other officers of the union. The defendant said she had brought the money from America, where she had left the body of her husband, who had made her promise to convey it safe to Ireland, where she expected to go one of these days. The LORD MAYOR—I think the sooner you go the better; and I shall send you to prison for fourteen days, and then ship you for your, native country. Defendant—You can't do that, your Lordship. lam not able to go. I can't walk, except upon crutches. The LORD MAYOR-0, yes, I'll send you away after you shall have left Bridewell. You can take your crutches with you, but you won't wa n t th em to carry you. Defendant—They told me in America, that as my husband was a citizen of London, I had my parish here; and I don't want to go, and I am sure I won't go. The LORD MAYOR—You shall go on board the moment you are discharged. The defendant was then moving down stairs, but his Lordship called her back, and told her she had already forgotten her crutches; upon which she took them up, but seemed no longer to be in the least need of them. BOW-STREET. Eliza Ellis, who stated that she was the wife of a clergyman, and appeared to be in great distress, was charged with having attempted to commit suicide, by poisoning herself. Sergeant Ashman, of the E division, stated that he found the defendant sitting upon a step in Surrey-street, Strand, at about half-past ten on Thursday night. She seemed in a helpless condition, and very much exhausted. Witness saw a small bottle, labelled " poison," lying on the pavement near her, and being unable to get any an swers to hie questions, he conveyed her to King's College Hospital. The prisoner, in a feeble voice, expressed her contri tion for the offence, and promised not to repeat it. Mr. JARDINE inquired if anyone present knew any thing of the young woman? The defendant's landlady stepped forward and said that Mrs. Ellis had lodged with her at No. 36, Sand wich-street, Burton -crescent, for a considerable time past, and that she was the wife of the Rev. Robert Ellis, a clergyman of the Church of England, who was 70 years or age, and lived in Grenville -street, Brunswick-square. Witness had reason to know that the defendant had been very cruelly treated by her husband, and that her pre sent state of despondency was the consequence of it. She had been compelled to separate from him, and had tried to obtain a living by needlework, as he refused to allow her anything for her support. Mr. JARDINE inquired if the husband had the means of affording her assistance? Witness replied that he had hr en chiefly supported, be believed, by some noblemen and gentlemen who were formerly his pupils, and to whom he was in the habit of writing for assistance. The defendant had paid witness her tent until about ten weeks since with great regu larity; but she had been latterly unable to support her self. The husband occasionally paid her a visit at her lodgings, but he was generally intoxicated, and never left her any money. So recently as Friday last he called upon her at night quite drunk, and abused the defendant and her son (a boy of 13 by a former husband) in foul and shameful language. Mr. JARDINE asked the witness if she could under take to prevent a repetition of the offence by using her influence to persuade the defendant of the folly and wick edness of her conduct? The, witness said, that she would gladly take care of her, as she believed her to be a very respectable, hard-working woman. Mr. JARDINE then directed a small sum to be paid out of the poor-box for the present relief of the de - fendant; and, after a suitable admonition, ordered tho constable to deliver her up to the landlady, who had shown a very creditable feeling on her behalf. Miles opened, 1851. LAMBETH. Matthew Longman, a silk-dyer and scourer, residing at 3, Bradley-terrace, • Wandsworth-road, appeared be fore Mr. Elliott, to answer to a summons charging hin , with refusing to pay two men in his employment the wages due to them. man to an . advertisement in a morning paper for a young g rat in a learn a good working trade, which coulhdebttne of learn ing, and employment and he had sever a l re. the business. To this advertisement young men he plies, and the result was that from tre(_) to teach them t h e art and got 101. each, and a third 51, glazing • and calico in six I mystery of dying. scouring, goo d wage s when t proficient in apprenticeship, with plenty of em 1 • during their short appren employ.. meat at IL and sob. a week when out of their time, as journeyman, and to the third ss. a week daring appren months. To the first two he was to allow 10s. a week appren ticeship, and similarly liberal terms afterwards. The men found that though' they were taken on. Lougman had not work sufficient to employ one out of the three, and their promised allowance was not forthcoming. h i u ed i a ni n p t ed l'i Notwithstanding this, another a d vert i sement ap p eare d from the defendant a.fow days ago, and the men, wh o felt themselves deceived an d i mpose d on b y the de fendant, came forward both to e xpose the syste m an d ob tain the money d ue to them. Tle had an n p i o n a re his d v most niee , pion defence, v er t poverty-stricken, -s t ric k saide n, and the complainants bad not acted up to the written agreement they heel entered into, as, instead of 8 o'clock in the morning, they sometimes did not come until 9 and 10. The complainants replied that there was no nse in their coining at 8 o'clock in the morning, when . there was no work to set them to. Mr. ELuorr observed That there, could be .no doubt NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. SIR GEORGE land 70 SEYMOUR'S FLAG-SEIP.—The C uro b er- , , ; Seymour, is reported to be rea d y for sea at Cnatharn by the 25th inst. When crlnplt ri she is to proo4 , ed to Spitbe:td, where ske wid be paid eel/nave, and receive her final orders fur her ats,...ion. Fairy, royal yacht scretender, M.:qer-Commtader Welch, with Commander Crispin on bard, went out of Portsmouth Harbour yesterday, and round Spithesd, to see that her engines were in thorough order. Prince Regent, 90, Commander Feed, diichargeti her powder and live shells, and lightened the ship es much as possible, and yesterday, at four r.ar, she yes towed into Portsmouth Harbour by the Echo steam. tug.. She went in slowly, and looked rematio,bly well in bull and rigging; her royal yards were aloft; and although trim med by the head to permit a leas draught of water, she appeared to be a most complete &id thorough rat.n-of war. She will be paid off about Tuesday next, ell s.t.ind• ing, and be recommissioned by Captain Harris a$ corn m9dere's'llag-ship. The commander of the Turkish vessels in Ports •mouth Harbour, with a number of his officers, paid a visit to , the Prince Regent, at Spithead, on Thursday; they were received with courtesy and . conduct4Jd round the ship. PORTSMOUTY6 enurt-martial is expected to take plaee:on board. the , Victory on l'dont'xiy, to try Commapder St. Leger,,the officers, and ship's company ether 'Majesty's, steamer Fianaer for the loss of. that VeaseT on thee:oast of Africa lately. The Blonde, 42, rceeiving-hulk, has been taken into the harbour to-day; to supply the place of the Topeze, which for many years has been employed in. going similar duty, but is now ordered for a Large:, for The Excellent gunnery -ship. • PiamoUT.ll, erMrjesty ' a steam-f r i gate Sampson, 6, Captain Jones, having ber tender, the Sloddhound, in tow, sailed yesterday at 11 A.M. They proceed in company to . St. Nicholas, Cape Verds, and Sierra Leone, Where the Bloodhound remains. The Sampson then takes Sir Emerson Tenrent, the new Governor, to St. Helena. At the Cape Verd s th e y l eav e a qtantity of rice, _&o., for aid in .the xicknes s which pre vails there. _ The Pandora liturveying-vesiel; C4mitdatider Drury, sailed yesterday afternoon for service is New Zealand. The Birkenhead steam store-ship, Master-Commander John .R. Aylen, arrived from Portsmouth yesteiday, and sailed again for Queenstown :to embark troops. The steam-vess e l Vi rago, w i t h M r. Henderson, Muter- Attendant at the dockyard, and a party of riggers and seamen, left Falmouth yesterday morning, at a quarter past ten o'clock, having in tow the Astral), frigate, and arrived in the Sound at four P.II. The Ascrea was in the evening taken into Hamoazo, where she is to be laid up in ordinary. The brig Ferret was masted on Tuesday, and the brig Express on Wednesday. They are ordered to be Com missioned. The frigate Cambrian and packet Crane are pieced in dock for examination, preparatory to being cominis sioned. The General Steam Screw Navigation Company's screw ste4m-ship Bospborug, Captain Hall, which left Plymouth on the 18th of December, with maiis for the Cape of Good Hope, aftkr tuochiog at Madeira and the Cape Verde, at - lived at Sierra Leone on thu 21st of Jahuary. • APFOINTMENTS. W ooLwrcia, FEB. 21.—Lieutenuut John D. M'Crea (1850) to the Alecto ateatri-10,op, at Woolwich. Surgeon John Findlay (1846) to the.Alecto. Assistant-Surgeons Jo.eph Sloss, (1848), to the Medi(); Andrew 111‘Clure (1848), from the Indefatigable, to the Banahro stram-vessel, at Woolwich. Acting-Gunner W. S. Desire to the 11-enshee. R. 'EPRESENTATION of BEDFORDSLIIRE. BEDFORD, FRIDAY.—OUr account yesterday was dis patched before tha last returns could be procured from Leighton and Luton. These being added give the re cult of the first day's poll as follows: Colonel Gilpin Mr. Houghton ... 1,309 ... 418 Mujority for Colonel Gilpin 891 This morning the pull commenced at 8 o'clock, and the voting went on very languidly throughout the day. The whole affair was vetv - quiet, acept a little obullit zon now and then 'near the aeor g e Eloctsi. At the Dunstable pcd ling place there was great excitement. The bonnet sew era turned' one in great force and helped in the skir mishes. Col. Gilpin% friends say some of them hit hard. The. Colonel himself had a rap on the head with a s t one . We ere sorry to find that one person received a serious injury from a stone, which struck him in the eye and destrosd it. There has been no drink given, and the good effects of this plan are so Manifest that we hope the example will always be followed. The following is a state of the poll at the close, as far as the returns have been received; those of the two distant polling places giving the votes plied since 12 o'clock are not included:— For Colonel Gilpin Mr. Houghton ... 1,547 •.. 540 Majority for Colonel Gilpin ... 1,007 The Luton and Leighton returns had not arrived wen our parcel left Bedfor d. . The declar a ti on o f the poll will be made on Monday at 12 o'clock. RAILWAY RETURNS TRAFFIC RETURNS FOR THE PAST WEEK. NAME OF r,..knAtly. BRITISH. Aberdeen .. Belfast and Ballymena •.• • • • Belfast and County Down.. • . Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Bolton, Blackburn, and West 'York • • • Bristol and Exeter • • .... • • ...... • • .. Chester and Holyhead • • .... • • .. Dublin and Belfast Junction ' Dublin and Drogheda.. . Dublin and Kingstown • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dundee and Arbroath ..... Dundee, Perth, and Aberdeen Junction Dundalk and Enniskillen .• .. • ....... East Anglian.... • ... East Lancashire • • • • • • • • Eastern Counties and Norfolk..•• Eastern Union ........ Edinburgh and Glarigpw ......,.. Edinburgh, Perth, and Dunace• • Furness Railway • .. • • ....- Glasgow, and South-Weetern • • • ... Glasgow. Paisley, and Greenock • • Great,Northena and E. L... .. Great Southern and Western (Ireland) Great Western ...... . Lancaster and Car1i51e.............. Lancashire and Yorkshire Leeds and Thirsk Liverpool, Crosby, and Southport.... London and North Western London and 81ackwa11.............. London, Brighton, and South Coast.. London and South We5tern......... Londonderry and Enniskillen Manchester, Buxton, and Matlock, Bsc. Manchester, Shellielq, and Lincolnshire Manchester and South Junction...... Maryport and Carlisle . Midland .... • • • ... .. •-• • • • - Midland Great Western (Irish) • . • • • • Newcastle and Carlisle • • .. • • • • •• ' North British • . • • • • • • • • • • North Staffordshire ........ •• •• North-Western ..... • • Scottish Central •••• • • • • •• Scottish Midland •• • • Shrewsbury and Chester • • • ....... •• Shropshire Union .. • • •••••• • • • • •• South Devon • • • • •• • . • •• • • • • • • • • •• •• South Eastern ••• • • • ••••••• • •• • • •• South Wales .. • ... •••••••• • • • • • • • . South York., Doncaster, and Goole .. Ulster . . Waterford and Limerick • • West Cornwall .... • . • .... Whitehaven Junction .•• • • • York and Newcastle, and Berwick York and North Midland . 8534 Ifio 94% .32 53' 6 16% •6i% 74 322 171 N 22% 236 188 262 k 123 , „ 518 O.Cz 171 1 ,E 239 1: 16:3i sth . 26 496 , 4771 422 414 3,250 5,720 1,263 233 655 570 738 2,539 13,287 1.849 Z 378 1,879 2,695 L by 2,531 • 3,616 12,J yj 3,175 10,827 38,003 599 6,427 7;21U 121 S 5 4,564 540 19,541 904 1;f 4 79 ~us 4,:8S 1,123 369 1,242 1851. £1,246 366 1,510 7,1308 545 145 1,053 557 3,57 0 999 :,5 II 722 384 3,302 960 7, - ,99 4,730 13.874 3,516 13,515 231 40,335 202 12,293 5.301 76.1 7,516 7,1)61 5,g2 II 5b5 19,2.95 1,064 2,u76 1 79 4,399 427 1,496 FOREIGN. Amiens and lii ppe .. •••• •• • • •• ......... Montereau and Troyes Northern of France Orleans to Bourges (Cent.) Orleans to Bordeaux Paris and Orleans Paris and Rouen . .............. Rouen and Havre • • 1,070 688 15,450 2,364 2,531; 6 623 5,684 3,224 461 1,345 487 1,584 8,,,12 1,111 2,181 ( 8 3?7 276 188 12,90.5 1.4704 I, 52 15,047 2,939 2,833 7.022 5,424 2,119 from the Tower HOUSEHOLD BRIGADE OF INFANTRY.-- Toe fol lowing change of quarters will take place on the 7th of battalion, from St. March ;—Grenadier Guards-Ist battalion,ba to Windsor; 2cl battalion, from Portman-street to Win chester; 3d battalion, from Chichester to St. George's. - ,s s - t w re o e o t d ; ._ 2d united battalion, sery Coldstream Guard> - Ist battalion, from Wi n d sor to the f ic r e oin Gazette ll . ngt°n Wellington Tower; 2d battalion, from St. John's -wood to Barracks. Scotch Fusilier Guards--lst EXCHANGE OF QUARTERS. —The following regi ments are held in readiness to me move to the several places specified, viz. : —2d Dragoon Barracks George's t t o o S i l ° . r J tm oh a n n Guards f r 3cl ditto, from Manchester to i B , rom 1 ark to Norwich ; rmin h • g am , 4th ditto from Bi rm ingham to Dublin ; 6th ditto, from Dundalk to h ill ; I:,t Royal Dragoons, f 'Piers -2d Scots Greys, from fro Nottingham to Bright o n ; Canterbury to Dorchester; Bth Hus sars, from Brighton to to Nottingh am; 13th Hounslow; 11th ditto, from Norwich York; 16 t h Lane Light Dragoons, from Piershill„to Lancers, from Hounslow to Manchester.— United Service Gazette. THE WINDOW-TAX.—The scheme of the chancel lor of the Exchequer has by no means satisfied the people of Bath. It has been discussed at vestry meetings in the parishes of St. Peter and St. Paul, and St. James, at both of which it was condemned as a fiscal blunder, and a piece of bungling that was likely to please nobody; and as it affected Barb, where many of the largest houses are inha bited by the poor, neither founded on reason or justice. Pe titions were unanimously agreed to against the scheme, and praying for the entire repeal of the window-tax without the substitution of a house duty. The petitions were signed by the respective chairmen, and ordered to be sent to Lord Dun can for presentation. BURGLARY AND ATTEMPT TO MURVR AT WIND• SOIL—CAPTURE OF ONE OF THE SOF:POSYD ASSASSINS.— Through the vigilance of Inspector Eager, a man named Joseph Ask, in the employ of Mr. Wellman, ironmonger, Peascod-street, Windsor, has been apprehended, under very strong suspicions of being one of the assassins. Mr. Tucker and Mrs. Whittaker are going on as favourably as could be expected, from the severity of their wounds and advanced age, Mr. Tucker being 91 and Mrs. Whittaker nearly 80. THE LATE MURDER AT NEMPNLTT,.....The ad journed coroner's inquest was held on Thursday last, before Mr. R. Uphill, on the body of Mr. Wilkins, the old man who, our readers will recollect, was so brutally murdered by a man, named is e a t hr s s s ee r assisted t: jurye d o u hy the a companion called Smith, at N Bth inst. After hearing addi tienal;evrdence, returned a verdict of wilful murder npi reevWiles, tit4e nseoe7 aga i ns t both prisoners, who were fully committed on the co roner's warrattt to take th e i r tr i a l f or the otleuce. Receipts. 1850.