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016. lt 4 ,1 It CV cL fev d. be ~'lbe al E.• g" D# Sur' CONTRACTS FOR FELT. Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy, . . Somerset-place, April 15, 185 0 . The Commissioners for emecuting the Office of Lord High Admiral f f the United Kin,,dom of Great Britain aril Ireland, do herehy glee Notice, that on TUISDAT, the 7th of May next, at One o'clock, Cont4c the ? a Miro ready to treat with such persons as may he wiling to t for gmlying her Maje.tv , ..everal Dockyards with TELT. 'aint)los of the Felt Ortd a form ut the Tender may be seen at the said Office. s • .) .- 9 Tender will be•received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, ).'" a" noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him Illy authorised in Writing. Every Tender must -be addressed to , the Secretary of th. Admi -I,c4ltY. and bear in the left-hand corner the words " Tende r tor '), and mint also be delivered at Somerset-place. accompanied bn a letter signed by two responsible peri3Ons, engaging to become *ith the person tendering in the sum 01 500/. for the die per formance of the Contract. EAST INDIA HOUSE, APRIL 3, 1850. THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAS T mix COMPANY .10 beret.) , give notice,' SPECIAL GENERAL COUKT of the said Company will held .Itt their IlnuAe. in Leadenliall-street, on WEDNESDAY, the 111 ! ns tant , at EleVen o'clock in the Forenoon, at the lest e of Nine roprikors of Eastlhdia Stock, as cYpressed in the following Let " London, March 27, 1850. " the Chainn^n and Directors of the East India Company. "Honourable Sirs, R c, the undersigned Proprietors of East India Stock, duly quail red p ` ) law, request Hit it: yoti will convene a Spe cial General Court roPrietors at vour earliest convenience, in order t o take into eon to4veecatii°fl the papers respecting the succession, by adoption, (.1 e gn Princes in 'lndia. "We have the honour to be, • • "Honourable Sirs, "Tour obedient Servants, (Signed) " J. SULLIVAN. HITM E. "JOHN BRIGGS. , • • "JAS. STEWART FORBES. TIIOM IS DICKINSON. • " W. H. STEPHENR. "SAMUEL GOODFELLOW. • " CHAS. FORBES. • " M. LEWIN." • JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary. 1 3 PROPRIETORS OF EAST INDIA OC K ST. nool'fte attendance o f P ropr i e t ors who voted on the Ist of May, 1849, the zes qution of the RIGIITON of the SOVEREIGNS and eES of INDIA to ADOPT S., in failure of heirs of their coNVY. is earnestly requested at the SP ECIAL GENERAL a Ine - 6' to be held TO-MORROW, the 17th ,instant. when groan ea will be made for a rehearing of the q uestion, ' pen the D rta that the decision was passed in ignoran ce of the most im °nt evidence contained in the papers whi ch have lately been laid before the Court. TIM ROYA L GENERAL ANNUITY • . fiCtCIETY, m ow loWing Annuities to Decayed Merchants, Bankers, Profes- W140: 1 " , Master Manufacturers, Farmers, Tradesmen, their and Clerks, and to Single Females their Daughters, from all " the United Kingdom. • FOUNDED 1827. PATRONS. De QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty, and A } - rt n l , Royal Highness PRINCE A LBERT, K.G. 1ik, 10 , - , RAL FETE and Fancy BaEttar will be held at the 1850 in ' -SQUAIiE ROOMS, on the 22d, 23d, and 24th of MAY, - ad of the funds, under Royal and Distinguished Patronage. iiimonAlusf tributions oL useful a Work, Paintings, Draw- Prihts, Books,Autographs , , Minerals; Shells, Flowers, planical Specimens Gloves, or any Ligh t Articles of Manu• t actur Ram e" Goods forwarded , to the Offices of t he Institution, 18 A, „„aeihall.street, London, will be most grateful l y received. The v alue of contributi on s will be allowed in votes at the Society's wakY election • 141,Th o FESTIVAL will be he at he London Tavern, tor Mate-street, on WEDNESDAY, June 26th, in aid of the Fund Buildi ng uilding az Asylum for the Aged Annuitants. }Tole _ The Right Hon. Lord FEVERSIIAM in the Chair. pe r t, n ' t en 't.n and Gentlemen willing to assist this special and im vrard the "Ject by acting as Stewards ale respectfully solicited to for r names to the Secretary. Contributions gratefully received. 'l3otiet STEPHEN J. ALDRICII, Secret ar y . 3 3 Offices, 1$ A, Basingball-street. _ ID T 3JBLIc xt "T I MEETING . Tup, "e Right Honourable the Lord LYTTELTON in the Chair. TLE,,'',,,,ANTERBLRY ASSOCIATION, for founding the SET kit 1-, --- `'A r of CANTERBURY in NEW ZEALAND, Incorporated Royal Charter, 13th November, 1849. The ThP. RENDENT—The ARCIIBIsHOP OF CANTERBURY. e, i, , tt,aarucrrkileb i o s f " B P ti c o c f 1 e p u u e h b 1 . 1 n . 4 "° Slam i H Mighton. Sirli oi r i. d l . d a n r e d y cu st, Herbert, K.c 3 .11 f ..P . . 00 41 C n o rt f r C ew ho o l o m d.. ondeley. Th Bowyer f Canter Bury. Ellesmere *C. Adderley, Esq., M.P. .9 8 ° Earl of Lincoln, M.P. Lieutenant-Colonel Archer. W. 11. Pole Carew, Esq., M.P. .n :omit Mandeville, M.P. *lion. Richard Cavendish. g , Bishop of Lando'. *Hon. Francis Charteris, M.P. .1.,,: 11 ,! 4413 13 of Winchester. ,:'` Bishop of Exeter. *Thomas Somers The b 111,1 101) of Ripon. ra m rd er C s o C le ° r e idg k % E . sq"M•r• *William Forsyth. Esq. T11"18110P Of St. David's *Rev. George Robert Gleig. 11.17Bshop of Oxford. . *Edmund Halswell, Esq. -.ln Bishop of Norwich. Ven. Archdeacon Hare. Viscount Alford, M.P. *Rey. Ernest Hawkins. Lord Ashbut ton 4,10r.rd Ashley°, l it.r. Rev. Dr. hook. al.°T4 Lyttelt . *John Hutt, Esq. *Samuel Lucas, Esq. ,„. 11 1 Brook e, M.p. F. Alleyne APGeachy, Esq. ,„,! 9 .* Hon. Francis Baring, M.P. G. Kettleby Rickards. Esq. -Lord Courte Y LOTd A na - • *John Simeon, Esq., M.P. e_. Alfred Hervey, M.P. Augustus Staff ,rd, Esq., M.P. Zrrd John Manners, 31. P. Hon. John Talbot, Walter Farquhar, Bart. *James Edward Fitzgerald, Esq. ,_ r r W ju T..e r n. ht A hi r o ch n d . n ett . • o l u l g e l :::::: 8 14 . art . M.P. Rev. Charles Martin Torlesse. Si r -al ter J ames, Bart. • Rev. Richard Chenevix Trench. *Charles Wynne, E'q. c o G n on N i Y b i u lls:er , a fo:r t i e . . p .. *Rev. James Cecil Wynter. Notice i'll M embers of the Committee of Management. lu ll et A s her eby given, that TO-MORROW, Wznsizsoiv, the P UBLIC 1111, t here will b e h e ld a t St. Martin's Hall, Long-acre, a cor ning thiIEETINQ' Colon; 1 for the purpose of giving informatioisn Ncoenw. Objects, Plan Progress, and Prospects of this zng Ob jects, , , Se. The Meeting will be attended b members of the Association, by some of the first body feature with favott—r a - Y . o , f h Colonist 3 , and by others who, whilst they tenets re of is tb a Me of 'Colonization, whereof a peculiar the euprreohylsion for reg.' and education according to the thoughtiads of Families7ellesgplaencidain religion be desirous of investigating the whets l subject, in Ps social, industrial, and commercial bearings. of Coleatization as a ' invited to attend, who may havp Provialon for younger sons, or of settling xi ' lli apart of the British Empire where the evils of competition are k ii.z .. l l .o ° rm i h em n dti t tt y .i : ri y ar sm e wl th l "n, where a colonial family of importance may be founded r ail Mreeda.na, and where the advantages of a T he c °dation will e provided for Ladies. kid ge „,. h airrnan, supported by leading members of the Association, o'et oo .' °f the principal Coloniws, will open the proceedings at One TicketsselY. 11 0 v ar admission may be obtained at the office of the Associa de; N° admission 41 Charing-cross, and at the Colonists' R ooms, IA, Ca , Mice. . By ort,er of the Committee, T. A. ALSTON, Secretary. 1 11111 LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY COMPANY Rpon Pr inci INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT, he ple of Mutual Life Assurance, the whole Profits belonging to the Assured No. 72 , LOMBARD-S MEET, LONDON. usa inc TIMMS. At thara angbeli Renton, I Esq., M.P. Ri c hard Spooner, Esq., M.P. an ns. Esq., Q.C. James Fuller Nadi:a, Esq. William Wilberforce, Esq. Wiliam DIRECTORS. E a New Broad-street. Hen John Atkins P.' A ng ,„ - ',C ti e ,q t n e lTh an, ite Hart .cestrt, Lombard-street. Esq., John-street, America-square. ITInP,OII B ramwell, Esq., Prospect-place, Kilburn. Robert rll Dan gerri eld, Esq., Chancery-lane. Henry Forinan Esq., Ordnance, Pall-mall. Johnj. Hamilton, Esq Alfred-place, Thurloe-square. James Fuller Madox " Ese , Clement's 4ane. „ fib _ dohs -- "`Vri, Esq„ ' Arthur-street West, City. ' C. Octayius Parnell,Esq , Ncrfolk-street, Park-lane. neorraCaroming, Esq., Westbourne-greve liaxn 1). Starling, Esq., Change alley, City. lalaes Turner, Esq., Parliament-street. David Henry Stone, Esq., Poultry. BANEII.II Messrs. Spooner, Attwoods, and CO. SECEETAAY—David Alison, Esq. PADDINGTON LOCAL BOARD. h. 24. Connaught -terrace, Edgeware.road. Captain ;,, J amey She gold Boone, A.M., Stanhope. street, Hyde-park ehapie, creed' Norfolk.creseent, Oxford-square. ""Lail I . Robson, E — sal aq , " Th oina errierton astbourne-terrace. ark. _ervi b s Amos, Esq., E York-street, Portman-s Hyde qu -p are. Eastbourne-terrace, Hyde-park. Secretary, . Hoghton, Es. The POLICIES issued by this Company being Chas INDISPUT q E are transfer able and ne oti bl Securities. They may a t any time mal e available g 3 e in money transactions, their va lidity not being Oh" Wet, as in th e case of ordinary Policies, upon the importtlie A osf tared I , 7 em enls. Used as Family Provisions, they relie ve ther o ,_ °ln an doubt and anxiety as to the result o f Assurances 0 4 1 2de certain. atir it ,lgts) this important improvement in the practice of Life As re e .:2::e Progress of thisTompany hits been rapid from the cam pros'ut tof its busin ess , an d is steadily increasing. 111111 pd at t Pect tiilse, Reports, and every other information, may be ob• he Chief Office, or any of the Agencies. ALEXANDER ROBERTSON. Mar. fixer . 4 ,Y 11( S ' S CANDLES, 4d. and sd. per lb.; L' 0 33111,,:5a-wick moulds, 6d. ; composite, 734 4., 9d., and 934 d. nii QlQs ft,„ - ,."az,candles Is ; German wax, is 2d.; fine wax, Is. sd. e nt wax, Is. and Is. lad. ; best wax, 2s. Id.; sperm can led e, and Is. 104. ; metallic7d. and mottled soap 56s s . la. 44 . Per 112 lb s . ; yel ow, 445., , 50.., and 565.; Windsor soa , 25,t 4 ,i)er Packet ; brown Windsor, is sa. ; rose, 2s. ; almond, erna oil, 7s. 64 per gallon ; solar, 3s. 3d. ; argand, ; L 'r r ti 4 0. 6d. , for cash, at DAVIES'S old established '''et e (-- i 63 , SL IP Martin's-lane. opposite Westminster COlLlay Date Slaughter's Coffee-house). EVERY FAMILY in the KINGDOM and the PUBLIC UNIVERSALLY. elg C e nee HARVEY'S SAUCE, Clark's. Beading sauce, also c 's 4 Per, c ° 7 4 ollovies mushroom ketchup, French caper', cayenne 11. 6r4,1 4 per ' botile • real India soy, 9d. per bottle flne e s r t be - ," c oovles, in bottle ' s Is. each, Is. 4d. per lb., or 225. G l d s - P° li t ; Yarn. -el ; aneheyy paste, for breakfast, luncheons, &e., . per C ' n. ---45 ,th bloater paste for ditto, Bd. per pot ; saperflne salad qu'a . "" r oottle • re 1 Dantz ' lc spruce, 105. 6d. per keg, or ls. 3 . each f rt bOttla • a 1,. _or t he n _ mustard, in lb. bottle squares, from 6d. to Is. 4d. "'Rarllo(l:z'- w_ N... nest article, also in 91b. and 1811 a ,. casks, fooma 4d. to e ui f f, , o u r r n i e , h s e e s r t, s . bost London pickles, Id. per bottle, or Gs malt vinegar, from Is. 4d. to 2s. 6d. per iaictthe best • new lemons from 3s. 6d. per 100; fresh lemon L' it ekag e ,',';Vntr, 2s ' 9d , Outs 4s. 6d., quarts Bs. per dozen ; also in 1, - '..% r ona two gallons to 120 gallons, at is. per gallon; dried Pgibai„l". Per lb. ; St. Michael and other table oranges, 16s. per L 4. 6(1. .'"e 3 t, or film '2B. 6d. per 100; new Seville oranges, from er Ralf - 0 7 I ,, ° ° le. 4d. per dozen ; fresh Seville orange juice, 2s. ;hit, dried peel 25 9d per lb. ; black pepper, Is. per lb. ; ". 4d Pepper, 18, 4d per lb • ginger ' from Gd. per lb.; c'oves , from Per lb CrD 14* isinglass, from . ' 85. 6.1. per lb. ; maccaroni, from 7d. 4113 P i e ;• kralcelli, 10d. p er lb. ; cayenne pepper, 2s. 3d. per lb. ; . orders • Per lb, Ctu ' ; fine mfied spice, Is. 6 d. per l b. Terms wish. ettl b : Post or otherwise, delivered free three miles from aid ra 4, and esp Italian, fruit, and spice m er chants, and mustard 40, Coleman-street, City. THIRTY-FIRST EDITION. .., oli. 11.pstrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravin s on SEtelc,cl.Cl - -:. I,l:SrriAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIV - Nt \iva-A-CITY, AND •IM PEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. 6d or b,_ x.dtion, enlarged to 196 pages. Just pithlished, price 2s. ~ Dos on, direct trom the Estahl'shment, T l l SILENT 35. 6d. in postage stamps, FRIEND, a Medical Work on , t ,,,,,_ the i nfirmities and decay f mercury, u e r x y -, 1,1,...tre indulgence, infection, and the inordinate u of the generative sys s t o em o , ni tr e ° certain dis ,4naluarks on Marriaze, and .the means of obviating By It. and L. pEr°ll3. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings . loßrnes-street, Oz -I°Matr tit and CO., Consulting Surgeons, •-, . sold by litrange, It , r, ect, London. Published by the Authors . 0 Oxford-street.; StaAoa,terinoster-row i Ilannay, 63, and Sanger, 15 d , n 146, Leaden haii.air2ee. i . Titc hborne,street, Haymarket; and Ger o , PA,,,, roductive org at .' t. treats of the' anatomy and physiology o . f the rels ~ _a r , Ind is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. excessive in c.ce.,a__ e I. treats of the consequences resulting from producing n ke ' s ,' ta l) , and their lamentable effects on the system, I tica—' '44 bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative vPaeltk. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. in Th e A ri t ri T 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either r 'heir „ al arY or secondary form, and contains explicit directions fo d t n ' natMent. This action is illustrated by Seventeen Coloure Clod, s PA A ., - T' 1114,,,. Iv • contains a Remedy for the Prevention of Disease by a Thi't"; a pplication, by which the danger of intection is obviated. tiou 141Portant part of the Work should not escape the reader's ce. Ait, i th l. „, • s de - toted to the consideration of marriage, and its du *hb, ' li e : Causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the T it ' t sn,bleet critically and philosophically inquired into. tre atit CORDIAL RALIK OF SIMIACUM is exclusively employed in p,, b i g nervous and 'sexual debility, impotence, &c., 1 Is. and 335. L'ern,p•lle• The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic Ity r nlp to Y ' r or Purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary bottle. Ma, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 1 Is. and 335. per Per 1,,,.,1-'erFY's Purifying Specific Pills, Is. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 11s. ehr ont ‘: a certain temedy for gonorrhoea , gleet, stricture, and H. A u 11111an-nnation of the bladder. 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That most popular, attractive; and elegant of operas; Auber's Gus tavus the Third, was produced a this theatre last night for the first time that it has ever been presented in a complete form to the' notice of an English audience. The music, which in the original is allotted to Gustavus, is here restored to him, and the interpolated part of Colo nel Lillienhorn is omitted. The part of Gustavus was sustained by Mr. Harrison, who went through the part in his usual manner. The Ankerstrom of Mr. Weiss was an excellent and musician-like performance. Mademoiselle Nau was the heroine, and sung the music with much taste, and Madame Macfarren made a very tolerable Arvedson. The gem of the opera, how ever, was the Oscar of Miss Louisa Pyne. Never have we seen the sprightly page so gracefully represented, not even by Aiiss Shirred', as he was last evening by Miss Louisa Pyne. She was in excellent voice, and rendered the music most artistically. It was a perfect treat to hear this most delightful and accomplished artiste sing " The Invitation t the Ball." The choruses were ffici qit and the orchestra was admirably con ducted by Mr. Loder. The finales to the first and second acts, and the " Vivo le Rol" chorus were encored. Madlle. Celeste Stephan made her debut at this theatre last evening, and danced the Pis des Folies" with infinite grace and spirit. The opera Las been very well put upon the sage; the scenery (painted by Mr. Gray expressly for this revival) was very beautiful, end the ball scene in particular was most brilliant, rivalling is this respect the ball scene at Drury L lue on the original production of the opera. The magnificent spectacle, the Queen of the Roses, con cluele,l the evening's amusement. The house wes crowded. STRAND THEATRE. We would advise all who enjoy a hearty laugh to call on Friend Waggles. He is to be found at home here every evening, in the likeness of Mr. Compton; and his mishaps and adventures, his sayings, and his doings form a glorious conglomeration of fun, which keeps all, who witness them, on the broad grin for about throe quarters of an hour. Friend Waggles was nrst intro duced to the public last night, and there is no doubt but that his career will be long and triumphant. AMATEUR MUSICAL SOCIETY. The fourth concert for the season took place last night at the Hanover-square ROOMS. The programme consisted of a selection of pieces exclusively by English composers. The first piece was a symphony by Mr. Henry Leslie, the very clever and indefatigsble secretary of the society. This work, which was performed for the first time last season, is of very great merit, and exhi bits an originality of thought and a mastery of musical science which must eventually place Mr. Henry Leslie in the very first rank of composers. We look to this gentleman for the production of some great musical work which " the world will not willingly let die." A new symphony in D minor, by Mr. Macfarren, entitled " Thalien," w as p er f orme d last night for the first time, and performed in a manner of which even the Philhar monic orchestra might have been proud. This sym phony is perhaps the finest thing that Mr. Macfarren has yet written, and is scored in the most elaborate and masterly mariner. Both symphonies were conducted by their respective composers. The other pieces (among which we would particularly notice the overture to Wife's Castle of Aymon,which was admirably performed) were conducted by Mr. Negri. We congratulate the members of this society on the great success which has attended their efforts and on the marked progress which they have made. THE ALLEGED MURDER. AT LALEHAM.—Yester. day, Charles liodsen, of Staines, the man who upon self-ac cusation is now in custody for the alleged commission of a murder committed twenty years ago, was brought up before the magistrates of the county of Middlesex, at Staines, for examination. The statement of the policeman, which we have already published, was again made befere the magis trates, and some further evidence adduced as to the finding of a skeleton at the place pointed out by the prisoner as the grave of the deceased. The prisoner was remanded. A Mr. Pride, cashier to Mr. Lamont, coal agent, of Edinburgh, absconded the other day with 300/. He has just been taken at Stroud with the residue of his plunder, only 301., in his possession. Leaves seem light, and useless, and idle, and waver ing, and changeable—they even dance; yet God has made them part of the oak. In so doing, lie has given us a lesson not to deny the stout-heartedness within, because we see the lightsomeness without.—Eliza Cook's Journal. BURGLARY AND ROBBBlLT. — Saturday morning the premises of Mr. Barr, flour factor and wharfingsr, of Co. penhagen Wharf, on the river Lee, Limehouse, were dis covered to have been entered, and upwards of 30L in silver and copper money abstracted by the thieves. The burglary was effected with considerable skill, the thieves having ob tained an entrance at the window, and, as it is supposed, shortly after daylight, so as to throw the persons engaged on the premises, looking after the cows and other stock in the outhouses off their guard. About twenty minutes to nine two men were proceeding in a truck from the direction of the premises, but, as it was not earlier than the usual hour for commencing suburban business, no notice was taken. Sus picion has, consequently, fallen on the men who were seen in the truck, neither of whom have, unfortunately, been yet recognised. Burglaries at this end of the metropolis and its vicinity have been greatly on the increase lately. Taft ARAD HORSES PRESENTED BY lIER MAJESTY TO Mn. Barrr.—Our readers will remember that about a month ago her Majesty made a present to Mr. Batty, the lessee of Astley's Theatre, of two out of several Arabian horses sent to the Queen by the Emperor of Morocco, that her subjects might have ;the gratification of seeing pure specimens of this renowned breed of animals. They were two entire horses, spotlessly white in colour, perfect in sym metry, pure in blood, standing about 14 hands two inches in height, and rising one four and the other live years old. The animals were committed to the care of experienced breakers and trainers, under the immediate eye and superintendence of Mr. Batty himself, and both have now become perfectly docile, and thoroughly obedient to the whip and rein, whether in single or double harness; and in the course of two or three weeks, such is their docility and intelligence, that they are expected to be sufficiently well up in their parts and the business of the stage to make their debut upon the boards where so many of their kindred and clime long sustained a distinguished reputation and attracted crowded audiences. Her Majesty also presented Mr. Batty about a week ago with a mare of the same breed and colour, but slightly freckled with black spots. She is a beautiful animal, with a broad chest, much bottom, and a particularly grace ful head and sloping back. She is considerably older than the horses, but from her build and temper she is not unlikely to verify the old adage that "the grey mare is the better horse." Mr. Batty is, as he well may be, proud of her Majesty's present, and bestows all the care and skill he pos• sibly can to make their training worthy of their blood and their performances acceptable to the royal donor and her loyal subjects. The Northern lights, " Derwentwater's lights," were very brilliant on Saturday night last. WATERSPOUT IN TINE BRISTOL CIIANNEL:—A somewhat unusual occurrence for these latitudes occurred on Saturday evening last in the Bristol Channel. As the Fanny and Jane, a brig of 118 tons register, from London for this port, laden with wines and a general cargo, was on her voyage up channel, when about twelve miles off Padstow, with the wind at S.S.W., they beard a strange noise, and the sea suddenly rushed up, forming a large waterspout, and carried away the masts, bowsprit, and everything from the vessel's deck. She was taken in tow by the Alert, of Brid pea, and brought into port. Several vessels that were within half a mile of the Fanny and Jane entirely escaped the visitation. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.—A lengthened inquiry was held by Mr. Carter on Friday night, at the Noah's Ark tavern, Park-street. Southwark, respecting the death of Miss Mary Carpenter, aged S 2, who was burnt almost to a cinder, at a fire which occurred at the deceased's resi dence in Moss's-alley, Backside, on Tuesday evening last. The deceased, who was possessed of several freehold houses in the above neighbourhood, was looked upon as being one of the most extraordinary characters probably ever heard of. A few years since she had a number of dresses made so short that none of them would reach down to her knees. Part of her leg was exposed, but the other was encased in white stockings, tied up with scarlet garters, the ribbons extending to her feet or flying about her person. In thin extraordinary dress she would sally forth to market, followed by immense crowds of men and children. Six or seven years ago she en tirely changed her manner of living, for, instead of continuing the sport of the populace, she shut herself up in her house in Moss's-alley, and being apprehensive that " thieves would break in and steal," she had the win dows bricked up. She continued to live in one of the rooms on the ground floor until the memorable high tide occurred, which forced her to leave her dingy apartment for one higher. This room she also bricked up, so that not the least light could enter from the outside. A woman named Flynn used to attend upon her, and with the exception of her collector of rents no one else was allowed to enter on any pretence whatever. On Tuesday last Mrs. Flynn left deceased cook ing a mutton chop for her dinner, and in two hours after smoke was teen pouring through the apertures in the wall. An alarm being given, the house. was broken opee, when, on going to the upper floor, the place was found to be full of flame, and the deceased lying on the bed encircled in tire. The tames having been extinguished, the deceased was found to be frightfully burnt. There being no doubt in the mind of the jury that whilst deceased was cooking the mutton chop her dress became ignited, they returned a ver dict of" Accidental death." MARGATE.—The rumour that the Gravesend boats are to be placed on this station to work in conjunction wit h the North Kent Railway is very generally credited, and hopes are entertained that it may come to pass; by this route, the distance from London to Margate would question of h be per formed in ab ut three hours and a halt. fares by the steam-boats is a subject of deep importance to the majority of people in this town, consequently some little reason of be brought to b ear on anxiety and regret is felt at th e determination of the pier di rectors to continue the hea d mone y , for children and adults Is. each. This is a sum far too hi g h, a nd interf eres with the p o r i o a s t pe e r x i t t y en o t. of the Publicto a , by easou of increasin g th e f ares to attention this subject during the present summer, by the General Steam Navigation C om p an y , who inten d working the Rams gatebut 6 time the to wn w ill stiffer, for past the town a t a l ess c o s t, to Margate; station during the ,t, fares considerably lower than th ose c h arg ed will the mbeosctonost;estyiel obstinate te who are the friends of the place —the advocates of cheap f ares or the champions of mo st showing public i t o, 0 „ po ly.--- Dover 1 elegraph. DARING HIGHITAY lionilEßy.—Ouo of the most impudent and determined cases of highway robbery that we have for years had to record in this neighbourhood took plat on the turopikesroaml leading from Abingdon to Drayton. an between these two places, under the followingcircoinstancea —Mr. J. B. Phillips, of Arlington, was returning home from market on Monday evening last, about eight o'clock, and when about two furlongs on the other side of the Tithe Farm, he met six or seven omen ' and as he was passing two of them se i ze d t h e b r idl e o f hi s horse. Mr. Phillips lost no time in laying about him resolutely with his whip, but the other men came up and dragged.him off his horse, and rifled his pockets of six or seven sovereigns, and a cheque for 341., drawn on Bunny's Bank at Newbury; having accomplished the robbery, and without further violence, they got up the bank on the road-side and decamped across the fields. On Wednesday James Clark and Daniel Keith, tramps, were brought before the Rev. N. Dodson and Mr. E. Currie, charged with being concerned in the above robbery. Both were remanded till Monday.—Orford Journal. THE TEA TRADE, ARPIL 15.—The deliveries o tea in the metropolis increased last week to 609,70e1b5e Public sales arc to be held on Wednesday EATRE. • ' N ° . 17 ) 959.] LONDON, TUESDAY , - 4 N APRIL 16 1850. _ _ _ CROWN COMMERCIAL INN, PISS, NORFOLK. T LANE begs to inform the COMMERCIAL effi • GENTLEMEN, that superior accommodation is afforded at the Crowa Inn, where the utmost attention will be paid to their comfort. The Sleeping Rooms will be found exceedingly airy and convenient; awl as nothing will be left undone to merit their fa% ours, he tracts to be honoured with their countenance and support. The stables and lose boxes are roomy and well arranged. Post horses always in readime s to any part of the kingdom. An omnibus to the railway station to meet all the trains. N.B. A superior stock of choice old Wines, Foreign and British Spirits, and real Ilavanaah Cigars. LONDON to BOULOGNE DIRECT. The COMMERCIAL COMPANY'S superior .Steam-ships CITY of BOULOGNE or EMF,ItALD, every Tuesday and Thursday, from LONDON-BRIDGE WHARF, according to tide. Tuesday, April 16, at 12, Noon. Thursday, April 18, at 4, Morning. Tuesday, April 23, at 10, Morning. Thursday, April 25, at 11, Morning. Tuesday, April 30, at 12, Noon. Saloon, 125.; Fore Cabin, iis. Places hooked throughout from London to Paris at the following low charges:— Saloon and First Class Rail ..... • 345. 6d. Fore Cabin and Second Class Rail.. .• 255. Od. Fore Cabin and Third Class Rail .• • • .... 21s. Od. For particulars of freight, &c., apply at the Company's Offices, 4, Arthur-street East ; Mr. James Whisson, 5, Arthur-street East ; or Chaplin's Universal Office, Regent-circus. STEAM to ABERDEEN, INVERNESS, and the NORTH of SCOTLAND. REDUCTION IN FARES. Freight of Horses, Carriages, &c., considerably Reduced. The ABERDEEN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S splen did and powerful Ships will start as under, weather, &c., permitting.. For ABERDEEN—The City of. London, Saturday, April 20, at Half-past Two afternoon. For INVERNESS—The North Star, Monday, April 29, at Eleven Morning, calling off Burghead, Inyergordon, Cromarty, and Cha non ry Point. Offices : Spread Eagle, Regent-circus ; 82, Lombard-street; or, 257, Wapping. CHARLES WILLIAM WILLOUGHBT, Agent. WAR IN HUNGARY. Now ready, Vol. 1., price 10s. 6d., to be completed in 2 ♦ols., post Byo., price his., MEMOIRS OF THE WAR OF INDE PENDENCE IN HUNGARY. By General KLAPKA, late Secretary at War of the Hungarian Commonwealth, and Com mandant of th• Fortress of Comorn. Translated from the Original Manuscript by OTTO WENCKSTEIN. London Charles Gilpin. Edinburgh : A. and C. Black. Dublin : J. B. Gilpin. KEYSER ON THE LAW OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE. This day is.published, 12m0., Bs. cloth, THE LAW RELATING to TRANSACTIONS THE STOCK EXCHANGE. By HENRY KEYSER, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister at Law. Henry Butterworth, Law Bookseller and Publisher, 7, Fleet-street. STRICTURE OF THE 'URETHRA. Just published, price Is., by post free, 4d. In addition, AFEW WORDS on PERIN/EAL SECTION, as recommended by Professor Syme, for the Cure of Stricture of the Urethra, and on Mr. Wade's recent Remarks thereon. By F. B. COURTENAY, M.R.C.S.E. Published by 11. Bailliere, 219, Reent-street. Also lately, by the same Author, price 55., The PATHOLOGY' and RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRIO TURE •f the URETHRA. With important observations on the Use and Abuse of Instruments. FINE HEAD OF HAIR. RowLAND'S MACASSAR OIL. The extraordinary efficacy, and happy amalgamation of its purely exotic materials, have rendered it justly renowned through out the world for its remarkable virtues in nourishing, preserving, and beautifying the Human Hair. It insinuates its balsamic properties into the pores of the head, nourishes the Hair in its embryo state, accelerates its growth, cleanses it from Scurf and Dandriff, sustains it in maturity, and continues its pos session of healthy vigour, silky softness, and luxurious redun dancy, to the latest period of human life. Its operation in cases of baldness is peculiarly active ; so that, in numerous instances wherein other remedies have been tried in vain, ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL has superseded the ornaments of art, by re-in stating, *in full plenitude, the permanent gifts and graces of nature. For children it is especially recommended, as forming the basis of a beautiful head of hair, and rendering the nse of the fine comb unnecessary. Price 3s. 9d. and is. ; or Family Bottles (equal to four small) at 10s. 6d. ; and double that size, 21s. CAUTION.—On the wrapper of each bottle of the genuine article are these words, in two lines ItOWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL. Sold by A. ROWLAND and SONS, 20, Hatton-Garden, London and by all Chemists and Perfumers. DR. GARDNER'S WORM MEDICINE. It is a melancholy fact that thousands are suffering the pri vation of health, and are ultimately brought to a premature death by a cause so prevalent as that of worms in the human body, and which Is so frequently overlooked. It is, therefore, of Importance that every person should be acquainted with the common symptoms of worms, which are disagreeable odour of the breath, fevered tongue, particularly heaviness or languid bluish appearance about the eyes, swelling and paleness of the especially the upper lip, fre quent itching of the nose, an unequalled state of the pulse, appetite very irregular, and the bowels al-o, pale and emaciated countenance, and at ether times the face will be flushed, griping pains, a short, cough, great thirst, vomiting, startings during sleep and grinding of the teeth, frequent pains in the sides, listlessness, and want of in clination to take exercise, inflammation of the eyes, &c., &c. These are same of the general symptoms of being afflicted with worms ; adults as well as children are subject thereto. Youth or age may with the utmost safety have recourse to this old established medicine, which is adopted by numerous families. It is with this view that the serious attention of all afflicted persons is directed to the symp- toms thus described, which arc produced by worms, and to a trial of this safe and effectual remedy, the value of which is corroborated by ❑umerous testimonials through a long period of years. This medicine may be administered with confidence to children or the most debilitated adult, without restraint in diet or confine ment. Its efficacy is also particularly beneficial as an alterative medicine, insensibly removing all impurities of the blood, &c., and promoting a healthful vigour to the whole system. Sold by Thomas Prout, 229 Strand, London, whose name and ad dress observe on the Government stamp, also sold by and may be procured from the dealers in medicines, at 2s. 9d., and for children at Is. I4d. each box. EYEBROWS MUSTACHIOS, and WHISKERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and prevented, by the use of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENERATOR. If you are in want of that beautiful adornment of the human figure, a natural supply of human hair, obtain through the post, or of any wholesale or retail chemist or druggist, or perfumer. an 11.. bottle of Grimstone's Aromatic Regenerator. This is an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers (grown at his Her bury, Highgate), which has been long known to the nobility and gentry, by whom it is highly appreciated for its manifold virtues, too numerous to be set forth in an advertisement, but may be read in his pamphlet, in which the bottles are enclosed. Each pamphlet has the signature of William Grimstone, Mercbaat, flerbary, Highgate, and will be found at page 11, under the copy of Mrs. Weekly's Letter to the Editor of the " Times" newspaper, 7th of August, 1846. This pamphlet is forwarded through the post, en receiving two postage stamps. .The Aromatic Regenerator can be forwarded through the post on receiving a post-office order for 4s. 6d., 7s. ad., or 145., which in chutes the postage with the case. The I Is. size contains four of the 4s. A few of its many virtues, as thousands can prove, are published in the pamphlet enclosed with each bottle. Reader, reflect for a few 'minutes, and if you are 40 years of age you will remember the thousands of blind you meet with in your walks, others with various coloured eye-shades; indeed, such was . the demand for eye-shades, that it was a business. What has re moved those sightless beings, and given place to a straightforward, clear-sighted people (the climate is the same) ? tell you the cause —the universal use of Grimstone's Eye Snuff ! and because it cured Ophthalmia, Gutta Serena, Cataract, Nervous Ileadach, and Deaf ness, the Lords of the Treasury directed it to be denominated a medi cine, and to be stamped. Although this advanced its character, 67 cases of cure being proved by the informers, still it was an act of oppression ; as in 1825 the Solicitor of Stamps, Godfrey Sykes, Esq., altered the label, and sanctioned its sale under order of the Lords of the Treasury; the letter of protection, signed by Herries, Fsq., to Mr. William Grimstone, bearing date 18th February, 1525. This was on account of its curative qualities, being sold at that time is canis ters, within the reach of every poor family. But under this order of Government it is obliged to be stamped. GRIMSTONE'S MEDICATED EYE SNUFF, sold in canisters, inclosed in a pamphlet of medical and other testimonials, under the Government order, at ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each. The Pamphlets sold at ld. each. If through the post, Is. Bd., 3s. 6d., and ss. Bd., including postage, &c. The follow in g letter is one out f the many thousand proofs. Read the following Medical Testimony to the cure of five cases of Gutta Serena, from G. H. Boutell, Professor of Galvanism:— " Southsea, near Portsmouth, Hants, sth Nov., 1845. " Ma. W. Gaismows.—Sir—l must in jastice to you send the fol lowing Testimonial with regard to the extraordinary efficacy of your Eye Snuff in cases of Gutta Serena. I have used it in five cases with the most astonishing benefit and cure. Sir, you may advertise this 1 1 or make what me you please. The cures have wholly astonished me and thousands of others.—T am, Sir, &c., G. 11. BOUTELL, Professor of Galvanism." All letters to Mr. William Grimstone, Herbary, Highgate, near London, at which establishment he continues to manufacture his far-famed HERB TOBACCO, so much esteemed in all foreign parts. The following letter, in testimony of its delightful qualities, is from the author of tke " Pleasures of Home :" " Springfield Cottage, Honiton, Devon, 15th August, 1848. " Sir,—l cannot deny myself the pleasure of stating how highly I esteem your Herb Tobacco. I have now found in it a substitute for the choice leaf, hitherto obtained by me from a friend in Constanti nople. lam sure that lovers of mild, fragrant Tobacco would find yours a great and acceptable gift, at a very reasonable price. " I am your obedient servant, " STUART FARQUHARSON, D.C.L. " To Mr. William Gemstone, Herbary, Highgate." This extensively-famed Tobacco is sold by all chemists and drug gists, and others, with W. Grimstone's signature attached, at 714 d., Is. lU,d., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each, including the Government stamp. DR. CULVEItWELL'S NEW WORKS. To be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Caryalho, 147, fleet-street ; Mann, 39, Cornhill ; or direct from the author ; Price One Shilling each; by post, ls. 6d. ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. "Health, Recreation, and rational Use of Time." CONTENTS:—EarIy Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—El . cursions about the Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills, Forests, Fields, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country Trips and Rambles—The Sea—Londoa at Night—Evenings at Home —Music—The Drama— On Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Bathing, Air, Rest, Ease, Occupation, &c., &e. IL FRAGMENTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Two 'Vols. Tel L A VISIT TO THE LIKES; SKETCII OF EDINBURGH, &c. Yol. II TILE LAKES OF KILLARNEY ; REMINISCENCES OF DUBLIN, &c. WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID. " That three score years and ten our course may run." A popular review of ainiost every form (cause and cure) of ner vously-debilitated health and enfeebled constitution, that harasses the young, besets the man of pleasure, business, or study, and em bitters old age, with tables and rules for the diet and physical regu• latlon of every-day life. . _ IV. THE PASSIONS. " What passions hurt the body—what improve, Truths as refined as Athens ever heard." SrEJECT :—Life s pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The a4yenl of the passions. Chastity and its infringements. The casualties 01 licentiousness and dissipation, with illustrations, graphic, narrative, and remediative. Advocacy of early marriages. V. TIIE MARRIAGE STATE. " To be or not to be, that le the question.* Pxoaxsantz :—Laws and obligations of nature, society, and re ligion regarding marriage , t o be observed by either sex. Time and choice, on both sides, as to age, temperament , complexion, and figure, to secure healthy offspring, with the art of rearing them. Physical defectiveness and its removal. Sterility and its conversion. Cases, &c. By R. J CULVERWELL, M.D. (1841). M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A. (1824). Twenty-five years Medical and Forensic Referee in these matters. Reception hours daily till five. Ennings, seven till nine. 10 Argyll-place, regent-street, MR. BINGLEY'S REDINGOTE for gentle manly appearance and durability is unequalled. The cloth being of an elastic weaving prevents any complaint of tight ness in the shoulder, Affording the greatest ease and comfort, while the colour being woadod never changes. 'lhis material is made ex pressly tor the Itedingote and adapted for any style of coat. Price two guineas and a half cash. To be haat only of the patentee, 22, Great Marlborough-street, Regent-street. N OVEL EXHIBITION OF SPORTING TROPHIES. AT THE CHINESE EXHIBITION ROOMS, HYDE-PARK CORNER. • To be SHORTLY OPEN for exhibition a most extensive collec tion of SPORTING TROPHIES. NATIVE ARMS, and COSTUMES, &c., &c., fron► lndia,and the far interior of Southern Africa; also a large selection of the finest ANTLERS of RED DEER and ROE, from the different Scottish Forests, the property of, and c 'fleeted by, Roualleyn Gordon Cumming, Esq., during his residence in India, in Scotland. and a five years' hunting expedition in the deserts and forests of Southern Africa. A RGYLE SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, St. J tMeeg. Musical Director and Conductor, M. LAURENT, jun. This ACADEMT, for Tuition and Practice of DANCING, le NOW OPEN for the Season. Teaching by professors Calkins, Moxey, and Franconi. For Terms of Myatt Tuition apply at the office.—Terms of Sub scription, fir morning and evening practice:—Six months, 5/. 55.; one month, 11. ls.; one eyeaing, Is. Subscribers' tickets not transferable. The Academy will open for evening practice at a Quarter to Eight o'clock, and terminate at Half-past Eleven precisely. THE . ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION LECTURES on MUSIC by Sir HENRY It. BISHOP resumed, with an increased number of VOCALISTS for the Illustrations on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at Eight, and on Tuesday, Thu's day, and Saturday, at Three o'clock.—Dr. Bachhoffner's Second Lecture on the Philosophy of Scientific Recreation with Optical Effects, daily at Two, and on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings at a quarter-past Nine.—Lecture by J. H. Pepper, Esq., on tke Chemistry of Hydrogen, with special reference to its application for conveying by Balloons Pyrotechnic and other Signals to Sir John Franklin, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at Three, and on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, at Eight.—Dissolving i Views, illustrating the Arctic Regions and Ceylon ; also Views of London in the Sixteenth Century, and as it now Is.—Diver and Diving hell, &c., &c. Admission, 1 s.—Schools, Half-priCe. Analyses and Chemical Experiments conducted in the Laboratory, under the direction if J. H. Pepper, Esq. until the second race, was very unfavourable, and the company on the Heath the smallest we ever saw on the first day of a Craven meeting. Present appearances do not lead us to anticipate a very brilliant week. BETTING UP TO FIVE O'CLOCK MONDAY AFTERNOON. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. 3 to 1 agst Mr. Gratwicke's Cheerful. 6 to 1 agst Mr. B. Green's Westow. 6 to 1 agst Sir J. Hawley's Fernhill. 10 to 1 agst Captain Hervey's Strongbow. Dulcet has arrived for the above race. No change in the Derby betting. NEWMARKET, TUESDAY NIGHT, TEN O'CLOCK. IStruggles of a Book," has established this beyond the possibility of a question. But this is by no means its only demerit. it checks the growth of manufacture and the progress of commerce; it limits the. employ ment of labour and the exercise of invention ; and, finally, it prevents the influx into the Exchequer of a larger amount by much than that which it raises by means so injurious to the public at large. Of the duties on articles in general consumption recommended for removal by Sir Henry Parnell's Committee, the excise on paper is the only one which remains. We have repeatedly had occasion to show that the repeal of this tax would largely in crease production, to meet both the demands of the home and of the foreign markets. The establish ment of new mills in the agricultural districts as well as in towns would employ both infant and adult labour to an extent little contemplated by those who have not examined the question with the care to which it is entitled. Increased employment would necessarily give rise to increased consumption of other exciseable articles, and thus feed the revenue. One fact is worth a thousand arguments. Here are some words extracted from a letter now before us, and written by a most respectable and experienced paper manufacturer in Scotland:— "In regard to the Americans—first, they are now supplying our colonies in their neighbourhood, where we used to ship every spring 4,000 to 6,000 reams, a considerable portion of which was " news ; " we now do not ship e►en a ream. Canada is supplied almost exclusively by the States. So much for free trade there. 2d. They are (that is, the Americans) buying up all the materials they can get in this market, as well as Liverpool, Dublin, Sligo, Limerick, every where ; and when once their screw ships are at work, every de scription of material -will go to them, and at a low freight, and be so quickly delivered that the present risk of fermentation from, long passages will be at an end. This is not all. Oar best hands are leaving us, and go ing to the States ; they are getting higher wages, be cause, the trade being untramelled, they can afford to give them. " Two first-rate machine men sail from this to-mor row—engaged passage free, and agreed for twelve months at seven dollars per week. There are also seve ral engineers going, and about ten of our men have gone within the last two years. They are continually writing home for more to go out to them. So you see how our trade is going down in one or two ways. All our colo. nies—even the East Indies—will, in a little time, be sup plied by the Americans, I do verily believe; and all this may, m a great degree, be attributed to the trammels of our fiscal regulations." This picture is in nothing overdrawn. "It has been computed," says an able pamphlet, " that the repeal of the paper duty would give employment to 40,000 additional persons in London alone, besides a vast number in the country ; and to these may be added a considerable increase in the numbers employed in the business of publishing and printing, including folders, stitchers, bookbinders, kc., comprising chil dren and adults of both sexes." " There are also," continues the same author, " numerous manufactures, such as millboard, card board, papier. macho, buttons, ornaments, toys, &c., in which paper forms the principal ingredient, and to these a still greater stimulus would be given by the reduced cost of production adding im mensely to the employment of every description of labour. If the consumption of paper be traced through its various ramifications, and the number of people which are employed upon it in other countries, where the manufacture is not subject to duty, it is almost impossible to conceive the vast amount of labour which would be created by its application to uses from which it is no w on ly d e b arre d b y th e d u t y , so that the relief from this tax would materially aug ment the national resources, and in this point of view produce a greater amount of practical and positive good than any other scheme which could by possi bility be devised." Our remarks have extended to a length which forbids our pursuing the subject further ; but we trust we have in this, and in preceding articles, suc ceeded in showing that, besides the advantages which the repeal of the paper-duty would share, in common with the removal of any excise impost, it has the singular merit of supplying the very deficit which its adoption would create. It is, therefore, a measure which is entitled to the support of every one who wishes to encourage the industry, the manufacture, and the commerce of his country. FRENCH PASSPORTS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SIR,—It is quite well that the public delusion on the subject of French passports should be done away with, as it is very generally supposed that they are not now required, or if they are, that there is no charge for them ; but such is not the case, passports are required as ever, and the charge is ss. for each person. The French authorities do now grant what is termed a permit, lasting a month, which gives the party holding it freedom on entering and depart ing during that period, without further trouble or expense, but through some mistake or blunder it is departed from, and the permit is demanded upon landing, and given up, which should not be. This will, however, I trust and doubt not, soon be rectified, as there is every desire at the office of the French Con sulate to facilitate matters, and I cannot conclude this letter without offering my sincere thanks to the French Consul and all connected with the office, as well as to the French authorities generally, for their uniform kindness and courtesy in facilitating my arrangements for the conveyance of my countrymen to their capital. Whether it is judicious in the Government of the French Republic to make the passport system, which is for their own security, and not our convenience, a matter of charge is another question, and one in which Ido not interfere. It must in a certain degree retard the freedom of intercourse between the two nations, which it is so desirable to keep up. I feel this to be so much the case that I invariably pay the passports for all my passengers. I fear I have trespassed too long upon your valu able space, and beg to remain, Sir, yours, &c., ✓ JOSEPH CRISP. 51, Bedford-street, Strand, April 13, 1850. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SlR,—Your paper often contains a curious adver tisement, generally placed near the commencement of the leading article, which appears to relate to lamps or coalpits, but the meaning of which is totally unintelligible to the profanum vulgus. As some curiosity is felt as to the writer's intentions in inserting such extraordinary effusions, and so frequently, perhaps you would be kind enough to get a translation of one of the advertisements from the author, and insert it for the information of the unlearned, and among them of YOUR CONSTANT READER. Leeds, 15th April, 1850. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A sad accident happened on Tuesday night last at East Wheal Josiah (late Wheal Crease), near Tavistock. Two men, Thomas Rodda and son, were working in the shaft, when, in consequence of the casing breaking, the ground gave way and buried them. The father, who was extricated after seven hours, was much braised; and Henry Rodda, the son, aged 19, was dug out after remaining thirteen hours, but life was extinct. FIRE IN MANcunaTEß.—Yesterday morning a fire broke out in a cotton-waste warehouse, occupied by Mr. Thomas Baxter, Cross-street. Before the fire could be ex tinguished the whole of the building was completely gutted. 'I he buildings connecting the warehouse were by the activity of the fire brigade saved from any serious damage. The es timated loss is about 1,5001., which, we understand, will be covered by insurance. CAPTAIN AUSTIN'S EXPEDITION.—The Admiralty have taken up the Emma Eugenia transport, at Deptford, to take out the coals and surplus stores for the expedition. Light gutta percha sledges are to be provided for the expe dition, on a plan proposed by Lieutenant Halkett, R.N. The steam was got up on board of the Pioneer yesterday, and the machinery worked in dock (the water having been let into the dock to float her). All went well. Tuz OWENS' COLLEGE.—On Saturday morning a deputation, consisting of Mr. Thomas Bazley (president of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce). Rev. Dr: Halley (Independent), Mr. J. R. Wood, Mr. Salis Schwabe. and the Rev. Alexander Munro, waited upon the trustees of the late John Owens (whe has lately left a munificent bequest for the foundation of a college in Manchester), for the purpose of protesting against the introduction into the pronsed schools of religious teaching by a professor of the college. The members of the deputation stated their individual views upon the subject, and also the opinions of the various religious bodies which they represented. The trustees pro mised to take the matter into their consideration. LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN AND NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAYS.--The differences between these two companies have at length been finally adjusted. An agreement was signed, sealed, and the counterparts delivered on Saturday, by which it is arranged that the Manchester traffic shall pass over the North Staffordshire line. This agreement will involve the withdrawal of certain bills which the North Staffordshire Company have before Parliament, and also the withdrawal of the Chancery suit which was re. cently instituted. SCOTTISII CENTRAL RAthwAr.--The half-yearly statutory meeting of the shareholders of this company is to be held on the 26th instant, by which time the report of the committee of investigation is expected to be ready. It is reported it is to recommend that the agreement with the southern companies should be maintained, until determined otherwise at law. In the meantime the traffic arrangements with other companies continue as before; any new measures which may be in contemplation, being deferred till after the meeting of the 26th, which will determine as to the continu ance of the lately formed board of directors in office.—Perth Courier. STRIKE OF THE GLOVE MAKERS AT NOTTING' HAM.-'W4 understand that there is a general strike of the glove hands, in Nottingham, in consequence of an attempt on the part of the middle-men to raise the charge for frames ad. pc; week each. . , THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. We have received the Paris journals of yesterday. The choice of M. EUGENE SUE as the Democratic candidate forwParis is c9nsidered on all hands as a master-piece of electioneering tactics ; and even the reactionaries are compelled to acknowledge that their candidate will stand little chance against the most popular novelist of the day, who is also a most thorough-going Democrat : his popularity as a no velist will secure to him the support of the ladies, whose influence will, no doubt, prevent many from voting against him who would have ♦oted against any other Democratic candidate. It is to M. VIDAL that the credit is due of having proposed the name of M. EUGENE SUE to the electors of Paris. Orders have been sent to the French fleet to quit the Bay of Naples should the English fleet appear there to demand indemnity for losses sustained by British subjects in consequence of the proceedings of General FILANGIERI in Sicily, in order to leave the ground free for the negotiations of the British Minister. The Patrie has the following communicated note:— " Several journals, in giving an account of an incident which occurred on the departure of tbe. President of the Republic from Versailles, say that some persons sur rounded his carriage and uttered seditious cries. It is true that one of the horses in the President's carriage fell at the Rond Point of the Champ Elysies, but it im mediately rose, and no malevolent demonstration took place. There were very few people assembled." The following communicated note appears in the Paine and the Moniteur du Soir : • " Some of the journals have on several occasions spoken of movements of Austrian troops destined to form the garrison of Rome in conjunction with French and Spanish troops. It is astonishing that various journals should bring forward sue,h statements on the faith of let ters from the shores of the Aariatie. All these reports are utterly destitute of foundation."' . The lifoniteur publishes the :Acid returns of the proceeds of the Customs and Excise duties for the first quarter of the present year, and which show an increase as compared with the ist quarter of the last year of 3,344,000 f. PARIS 801111511, APRIL 15.—Latest pricer. —Five per Cents. 87f. 80e. ; Three per Cents., 54f. 40c. ; Bank of France, 2,095 f. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, APRIL 15. Central of France (Orleans and Vierzon), 12 —Luxem bourg, 1% —Northern of France, 12—Paris and Rouen, 19%. SPAIN. Madrid journals of the 10th have arrived. Their contents are unimportant. MADRID BOLSA, APRIL 10.—Three per Cents., 29 7 -16 for account; Five per Cents., 124. Ex chang eon London, 50 25. • THE COUNTRY MARKETS. The following is the official statement of the quantities et corn, &c., received in the port of London from the ports in Essex, from the eth April, 1850, to the 12th April, leo, both inclusive : .1 • . 4 AiT; ;- 1. g 4 ;74 -,---,-- Colchester 1971 —38 G 241 Harwich Leigh . 310 80 85 24 Maldon 12211 111 450 210 60 : 870 le followi: ing are the prices of HADDINGTON, APRIL 12. grain at our market to-day : Wheat. Barley. Oata. Beans. ... 40s Od 25s 6d 19a Od 201 Od ... 36s lld 22t 2d 17s 10L1 23s lid .. 30s Od 17s 9d 15. 6d 28s (Id First ... Second ... Third Total quantity of Wheat in market • 602 qrs., 476 sold Do. Barley do. 352 qrs., 336 sold Do. Oats do. 335 qrs., 306 sold Do. Beans do. 167 qrs., 158 sold KIRICALDY, APRIL 13.—The following are the quotations up to this date : Wheat. ' Barley. I Oats. 1 Beans. ' Peas. First 40s Od I 22s Od I 20s 6d I—s Od I—a Od _ _ _ . . _ . Second 38s Od 193 Od 18s 6d I—sOd—s Od Third 32s Od 163 6d 14s 6tl —s Od I—s Od Oatmeal, ner bag of 280113:s imperial, 24s to Os Od. GLASGOW, APRIL ll.—Provisions---Cheese, 3.5 s to 43s Od per cwt • retail, Od to Od per lb. Skim milk, Os Od to Os per cwt. Country fresh butter, lld to Od per lb. Jrish pow dered, in lumps, Bid to Ad; country powdered, wholesale, 9id to Od. Country eggs, 9d per dozen ; carried hen ditto, 5s 4d per hundred, or 7d per dozen. Hens, 3s Od per pair; Ducks, 3s Od. _ _ -- STIRLING, APRIL 12.—Wheat, foreign, 21s to 235; ditto, home, Os to Os; ditto ditto new, 17s 6d to 18, 6d; barley, per boll of 6 bush els, Os Od to Os Od ; ditto new, 145 6d to 1 8s Od. Oats, common, 00s Od to Os Od ; ditto new, 101 Od to 11s 6d; ditto, Flemish, Os Od to Os Od; ditto ditto new, Os Od; malt, distillers, 325 Od to 34s ; nitto brewers, 35, Od to 375 ; beans per boll, Os 6d to Os Od ; ditto new, lls 6d to 13. 6d ; pease 155 Od to 00s Od; flour, new per sack, 325 to 335; ditto common ditto, 20. Od to 22s 6d; oatmeal, per load, Os Od to Os Od ; ditto new 22s Od to 24s ; ditto per peck of 71bs, 7d to 8d ; fresh butter per Ib, Od to Od; eggs per dozen, Od to Od; hay per ton, Os to Os. KELSO, APRIL 12.—Wheat, old, Os to Os; ditto, new, 21s to 29s Od ; barley, new, 14s to 16s Od ; ditto old, Os to Os ; potato oats, 003 to 00s ; ditto new, 113 to 13s Od ; common oats 065 to ON Od ; ditto new, Os to 00s Od; peas, COS Od to 00. Od; beans, 101 to 00. per boll of six imperial bushels. PERTH, APRIL 13.—Wheat, 34. Od to 38, Od ; barley, 175 Od to 19s Od ; oats, 14s to 16. ; peas and beans, 205 Od to 24, per quarter. Oatmeal, per sack, 225 to 215. HAwIcK, APRIL 11.—Wheat, new, 255-to 29s Od; barley, new, 15. to 17. Od ; ditto old, 00s to 00s ; potato oats, 12s Od to 16. Od ; common oats, lls to 1550 d ; peas, 205 Od to 23s Od ; beans, 195 Od to 22. Od per boll of six imperial bushels. ~..-..,--. BERWICK, APRIL 11.—Wheat, 343 9d; barley, lfis NA ; oats, 14s lid ; rye, OW Od ; beans, 21s Oiti ; peas, 00s Od average per imperial quarter. COAL AIARKE: Buddle's W. Hartley 14s 6d Carr's Bartley East Adairs Main l3s Od Holy well North Percy Hartley l4s 3d Ord's Redheugh Ravensworth'sW.Hart 14s 6d Y IST EICDAY. Eden Main Lambton Primrose 13011 Belmont l6s 6d Braddyll Hetton Haswell l7s 9d YanijciiCto; .---- . -- 14; iidikeepier west Hartley Wylam . . Windsor's Pontop.... Wall's End, &c. I Cassop 16s 6d Acorn Close Brown's . 14s 6d Ileugh Hall Bewicke and Co. Buraton Killingworth 15s Od South Hartlepool Clennell l4s 9d Whitworth lls 3d Gibson ..... ..... ...... 11; 6d Adelaide Tees Gosforth .. H e dl e y Heaton Hebburn Hilda ... 15; 3d South Durham lss Od Morrison 11; 3d Tees ...... . .......... ... 17s 6d Northumberland Original Gibson Percy... Riddell's lss 3dl Ships at market, 164. Washington SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING—MONDAY. The Craven Stakes of 10 soya. each, with 50 added by the Jockey Club ; for three years old, 6st 61b ; four, Bst 41b ; five, Bst 131 b ; six and aged, 9st 51b. ; the winner to be sold for 600 sovs. if demanded, &c. (4 Subs.) Duke of Bedford's Retail, 4 yrs (F. Butler) 1 Lord Exeter's Tisiphone, 5 yrs (Flatman) 2 Mr. Jacques's Thringarth, 4 yrs (Bartholomew) 3 Mr. Marson's Nutbrown, 3 yrs-51b extra (Sharp) 4 Betting-6 and 7t04 on Retail. Retail, who waited on Tisiphone until halt way up the hill, defeated her by a neck, Thringarth a bad third. Badness of the weather rendered it impossible to time this race, Sweepstakes of 50 sovr. each, for colts, Bst 71b; and fil lies, Bst 41b; not engaged in either Riddlesworth, Two Thousand Guineas, or One Thousand Guineas. D.M. (4 Subs.) Duke of Richmond's Officious (Flatman) 1 Mr. Batson's Abdallah (Sly) 2 Betting-10 to 3 on Officious, who made the whole cf the running, and won in a canter by six lengths. Run in 1 min. 25 secs. _ _ Match-Bst 71b each; 300 h ft. D.M. Mr. Greville's Brington Lord Glasgow's br cby Bay Middleton. .(F. Butler) 2 Betting-11 to 8 on Brington. Won by eight lengths. Run in I min. 53 sees. Handicap Sweepstakes of 25 Boys. each, 10 ft; for four years old and upwards. T.Y.C. (4 Subs.) Colonel Peel's lone, 4 yrs, 7st 51b (Chapple) 1 Lord Clifden's Sagacity, 6 yrs, Bst 41b (Pearl) 2 Duke of Bedford's Mabratta, 4 yrs, 7st 51b (Pettit) 3 Betting-6 to 5 agst Sagacity, and 7to 4 apt lone. The race was entirely between the two favourites, was very closely contested up to the cords, and won by a neck only. Run in 1 min. 19 secs. Match-200 h ft. D. Al. Mr. Dolt's Cullingwood, Bst 101 b (Flatman) 1 Captain Hervey's Strongbow, 7st 2lb (Pettit) 2 Even betting. Won by a length. Run in 1 min. 50 secs. Handicap of 20 cove. each, and only 5 if declared, &c., for three yrs old and upwards. D. M. (7 Subs., one of whom declared.) Mr. Gurney's bc, by St. Francis, Est 61b ...(Harlock) 1 Mr. Payne's Saucy Dick, 4 yra, sst 101b...(Flatman) 2 Colonel Peel's Vasa, 4 yrs, Bst 21b (Rogers) 3 Lord Clifden's Cotton Lord, 4 yrs, Bst 41b ...(Pearl) 4 Lord Bateman's Goodwood, 4 yrs, 7st 121b(Dockeray) 5 Lord Exeter's Cora, 3 yrs, 6st 101 b (J. Mann) 6 Betting-6 to 4 agst St. Francis colt, 4to 1 agat Vasa, 5 to 1 agat Saucy Dick, and 6 to 1 agst Cora. The favourite took the lead, made all the running, and won by a length; Saucy Dick beating Vasa by a neck. Run in 1 min. 53 secs. Sweepstakes of 100 sous. each, kft. for three years old, not engaged is the Tuesday's Riddlesworth; colts, Bst 71b; fillies, Bst 4ib. ,Ah. M. (4 Sub s .) Mr. Cowbe's Necklace, 7st 31b (W. Cotton) 1 Sir J. Hawley's Hippie, Bst 4lb (Templeman) 2 Betting-7 to 2on Necklace. The winner made all the running, and won cleverly by a length. Run in 2 min. 4 secs. Sweepstakes of 100 soya. each, h ft, for three years old colts, Bst 71b. CambridgeshireCourse. (6 Subs.) Colonel Peel's Hardinge Mr. Combe's Tomboy (R. Cotton) 2 Lord Exeter's Nutcracker (Norman) 3 Betting-5 to 2on Hardinge. Nutcracker cut out the work until half way between the Duke's Stand and home, where he was joined by Tomboy, and they ran together to the cords. Hardinge then came, got up in the last two strides, and won by a head, Tomboy beating Nutcracker by a neck. Run in 2 min. Iti secs. Sweepstakes of 50 soya. each, for three yrs old; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 31b; 41b allowed, &c. D.M. (7 Subs.) Lord Exeter's Nutshell walked over The weather during the whole of the morning, and ENTRIES FOR TUESDAY. Sweepstakes of 10 soya each. - First half of Ab. M. Jest, 5 yrs—Bishop of Ronaford's cob, aged—Wall flower. 4 yrs—Ranelagh, 3 yrs—Electric, 3 yrs—Hind of the Forest, 5 yrs. The Newmarket Handicap. The following are scratched:—Surplice, Halo, So braon, Saucy Dick, Clarissa, Vass, Rlthmines, Quinine, bf by Harkaway, out of Corranna's dam Putty, and the New Era. LATEST BETTING. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. 9 to 2 agst Cheerful 10 to 1 agst Strongbox 6 to 1 agst Fernhill 10 to 1 agst Herbert 7 to 1 agst Westow (t) DE RI 5 to 1 agst Bolingbroke 7 to 1 agst Ghillie Callum 8 to 1 agst Mavor• 3 to 1 agst The Nigger 4 to 1 agst Voltigeur 6 to 1 agit The Italian nY. 20 to 1 agst Clincher (t) 20 to 1 agst Mildew (t) 25 to 1 agst Pitsford 30 to 1 agst Mickleton 1000 to 10 sgst Mr. Gur ney's c by St. Francis (t) TAXES ON KNOWLEDGE. (From the Chronicle.) Resolutions condemnatory of what are called the Taxes on Knowledge, will be moved this evening by Mr. Milner Gibson. He will be answered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who will stand up man fully for his Budget ; and he will encounter the usual stolid, dogged, bigoted, and unreasoning opposition, from a highly respectable class of Members, who, priding themselves on what they call their old fashioned modes of thinking, are firmly persuaded that the evils which flew out of Pandora's box were the twenty-four letters of the alphabet—that Eve's apple typifies a book—and that, as Sin came into the world with Knowledge, Virtue should never trust herself out of the region of Igno rance. The most eloquent appeal to Sir Charles Wood's imtellectual sympathies will probably produce no practical result during the present session. Re solved on reversing the boast of Augustus, who " found Rome brick and left it marble," he would rather be buried under his bricks than give them up. Perhaps he may be right so far. Physical wants should be the first care. Comfortable houses should take precedence of cheap publications. If (which remains to he proved) the Right Hon. Gentleman cannot yet afford to remove all fiscal checks on good books and wholesome reading as well as on good air and wholesome habitations, let him, by all means, begin with the habitations and the air. it will be something, however, to force a distinct admission of the principle from the Government ; and we shall be disappointed if the discussion does not end by convincing every thinking politician, in and out of the House, that the abolition of the taxes in question would strengthen instead of undermining our most valued institutions, and assist in placing an impreg nable bulwark before property and social order, whilst adding incalculably to the self-respect, the domestic enjoyments, and the moral eleuation of the poor. Mr. Milner Gibson proposes to pave the way by reciting that " all taxes which directly impede the diffusion of knowledge are highly injurious to the public interests, and are most impolitic sources of revenue." lie then proceeds to mark out for specific legislative disapproval-1, the Excise duty on paper ; 2, the stamp duties on newspapers ; 3, the advertise ment duties; 4, the Customs duties on foreign books. Do all or any of these duties directly impede the diffusion of knowledge ? This question must be an swered positively and peremptorily in the affirmative, unless it can be maintained that an enhancement of price does not operate as a check on the multiplica tion or circulation of the usual vehicles of know ledge—namely, books, reviews, magazines, and newspapers. The effect of the duty on paper has been so strikingly illustrated by Mr. Charles Knight that any additional argument would be super fluous. In his " Struggles of a Book against Exces sive Taxation," it is demonstrated that the charge thereby imposed on the Penry Encycloprerlia has al ready exceeded thirty-two thousand pounds; that this excessive burden is the principal cause why the undertaking has not been remunerative ; that the con tinuance of the impost prevents him from undertak ing a new edition of that eminently useful work ; and that it will probably never be reprinted unle-s the burden is removed or very greatly lightened. Messrs. Chambers, the proprietors and publishers of Cham bers's Journal, another periodical of the most im proving tendency, calculate that this duty, even at the present reduced rate, enters, to the extent of one third, into price. So much for Mr. Milner Gibson's first item of complaint. The last (the import duty on foreign books) speak for itself, and though comparatively un important, is equally indefensible. The second and third (the stamp duty on newspapers, and the adver tisement duty) are frequently mixed up with con siderations alien from their essential qualities ; and we earnestly hope that the Member for Manchester will not fall into the common error of fancying that the principal journals are indebted to a vicious system of taxation for what is somewhat gratuitously and in vidiously designated as their " monopoly.' Their advantages are the legitimate results of capital, en terprise, and skill. If the successful projector of a London newspaper be a monopolist because it is impossible to compete with him without money or credit, so is, or was, the founder of every leading commercial or manufactur ing firm in the empire. The Walters and the Perrys stand on precisely the same footing in this respect as the Rothschilds, the 13arings, the Ark wrights, and the Peels. Analyse the cry occasionally set up against the Times, the Morning Chronicle, and the other metropolitan morning papers (the grand offenders in this line), and it will be found to be nearly identical with that raised by Louis Blanc against capital and competition in France. When, however, they succeed in distancing a rival, it is be cause they produce a superior article. No possible or imaginable reduction in the required outlay will ever enable a needy man cf letters--be his capacity for instructing the public what it may—to maintain au immense establishment, to organise a numerous body of writers of the most varied powers, to blend and harmonize their contributions, and to secure trust ' worthy correspondents in every quarter of the globe. As well might it be pretended that a reduction in the price of flour and sugar would enable any ordinary pastry-cook to drive Gunter from the field. In our own opinion, at all events, we should gain instead of losing by the immediate withdrawal of all alleged legislative favours. If we could supply our readers at a cheaper rate, we should most assuredly have more of them ; and there can be as little doubt that we should obtain more advertisements if advertisements were not laid under a contemporaneous tribute to the State. But, admitting that more knowledge would be diffused, would it be knowledge of the right sort ? Is it advisable to extend the range of political dis cussion by increasing the circulation of newspapers ? Are industry, order, morality, and religion, incul cated by cheap literature ?- We answer, with Mr. Charles Knight, that, if they are not, it is be cause such publications as the Penny Encyclopedia and Chambers's Journal, together with the respect able London and provincial journals, are prevented by impolitic taxes from taking their proper place on the bookshelf of the cottier and mechanic. " The detrimental exercise of the printing -press is only to be met by its wholesome employment ;" and it is obviously of the deepest moment that the political reading of the higher classes (which is generally of a Conservative turn) s hould be rendered accessible to all. As to the portentous influences of modern journalism, it would be difficult to gainsay the quiet remark of the Edinburgh Review, that-" it is more to the purpose to set about neutralising any evil effects that may be apprehended from a change, than to rail at it; and this change would hardl y b e so mar k e d and durable unless the talent and knowledge which used to find vent in books, had been gradually diverted into reviews and newspapers." It is absurd to argue such questions as if it were practicable, or advisable, to prevent the mass of the people rom learning to read or from receiving any education at all. The Rubicon is already passed ; they have thrown off the thraldom of tradition and authority; they cannot exist in future without intellectual ali ment of some sort ; and if they are not allowed to share in that provided for their superiors in taste and cultivation, they will infallibly demand and get sup- Iplied with an inferior, contraband, and corrupting literature of their own. (From the Post.) Mr. Gibson ought to have confined his motion to the duty on paper, and to that alone. This excise is different in its character and operation from the other three in many important particulars. That it seriously impedes the diffusion of knowledge there can be no doubt. Mr. Knight's valuable tract, called " The, PORTUGAL. We have received intelligence from Lisbon to the 10th inst. The Ministry of the Count of MOMAR, has sustained a defeat in the House of Peers, an ad verse Committee having been apppointed to consider the Law on the Press, by a majority of 22 to 14. The Opposition was led by Count LEVRADIO and Senhor FONSECL MAGELIIAES. There was a levee on the 4th in honour of the QUEEN'S birthday. It was observed that the Duke of SALDANHA did not attend the levee. GERMANY. The following is the motion of PATOW, to which the People's House of the Parliament at Erfurth have agreed by a majority of 125 to 89 : " 1. The House of States gives its full and uncon ditional assent to the draft of the Constitution of the General Empire, as agreed upon among. the Govern ments, and annexed to the statute of the . 26th of May; as also to the draft of the law respecting the election of members for the House of the People, which was agreed upon at the same time by the Governments in question. " 2. The House of States gives its full and uncondi tional assent to the additional Act to the draft of the Constitution of the German Empire, as laid before the Parliament in the opening message of March 20, 1850. " 3. The House of States gives to the Director of the Uuion (Unions. vordstand) the powers demanded in the opening message relative to the customs and commerciul affairs of the Hans Towns and the Oldenburg principa lity of Lubeck. " 4. The House of States resolves to propose to the Administrative Council of the united Governments, in the draft of the Constitution, in the draft of the elec toral law, and, thirdly, in the additional Act, to alter the subjoined sections as follows." A memorial has been addressed by Prince SCHWARTZENEURG to the Prussian Government, urging upon them the necessity of accrediting M. Da BuLow to the Central Federal Commission. The King of PRUSSIA is much offended with Ge neral WILLISEN for having accepted the command of the Schleswig-Holstein army, and ns he has accepted it without leave, he forfeits his pay as a Prussian officer. JOHANNES STAUFF was convicted on the 12th, at Darmstadt, after a trial of 34 days, of the murder of the Countess GORLITZ, in whose family he was a footman, and sentenced to be imprisoned for life. HOLLAND. The Second Chamber of the States-General will re-commence its sitting at the Hague on April 1 th. The day will at once be fixed for debating the pro ject of law relative to the administration of the mint. DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES. General IVILLENSEN has published a warlike pro clamation on taking the command of the Schleswig- Holstein army. " The King of DENMARK," he says, " cannot be considered as our King, but only our Duke. Let him come in that character, and he will be re ceived with affection and respect. May our adver saries understand this language while it is time, and before the schism is too wide. Schleswig-Holstein and our right' is our war cry, and at the same time our motto of peace. Let us swear to die, if neces sary; but never to submit. Our country expects every man to do his duty." It is said that the places of General BONIN and the Prussian officers who have been recalled from Schles wig-Holstein will be supplied by some of the Hunga rian officers at present in London. TURKEY. Accounts from Constantinople of the 21st ult. an nounce the reception by the SULTAN of Mr. MAn,n, the American Ambassador, between whom and Sir STRATFORD CANNING the utmost cordiality exists. Diplomatic relations with Austria have not yet been restored. Count TELEKY and M. GABOR have passed through Constantinople en route for England. DEMIIRNSKI and MESSAROS are at Brussa; BEM and the Mussulman converts have gone to Aleppo. WALLACHIA. AND MOLDAVIA. The Russian troops are to quit the principalities in the beginning of April. Several Moldavian families have requested FUAD EFFENDI to obtain permission from the Sublime Porte to allow Moldavian youths to serve under the Ottoman Government. This petition has been very graciously received. Tins DA.Y.) MARKET NEWS.—( KAT itlll.ll , 3lMTs. S MIT HFIELD. — Meadow Hay, 2 1 85 to 31 105; Clov er ditto 31 Os to 41 10 S ; and Straw , 11 15 to 11 8s per load. ' A full average supply, and a dull trade. CUMBEALAND.—Meadow Hay, 21 105 to 3112 , 81 Clover ditto, 31 03 to 4/ 6s; and Straw, 1/ 25 to 1/ 9s txr load. Supply moderately good, and trade rather dull. WHITECHATEL. Meadow Hay, 21 63 to 31 105; Clover ditto, 3105 to 41125; and Straw, 1/ 15 toll/ 8s per load, Both Hay and Straw ruled heavy, at barely late rates. COLONIAL. SUGAR.—There Was again but little demand for British Plantation, and the sales were limited, at prices showing a decline of fully 6d per cwt. since this day week. 2,034 b ags Mauritius, and 4,140 bags Bengal were about two-thirds sold at rather easier rates, establishing a reduction of 6d to Is. 400 boxes yellow Ilavannah have been sold privately for refin ing at 3is, and also 100 hhds grocery Porto Rico at 37s to 41s 6d. The !quality of British Plantation landed last week at the East and West India Docks was 1,882 hhds 241 tierces 431 barrels; there were taken for home consumption 926 hbds 85 tierces 131 barrels. The stock in the same place is 5,594 Ws 1,277 tierces 1,504 barrels. COFFEE.-570 bags SO casks Plantation Ceylon sold at rather easier rates, from 50s to 54s 6d for fine ord and low mid; 417 bags Native realised 46s to 461 6d. Rum.—The quantity leaded last week at the East and West India Docks was 560 puns 66 hhds; there were taken for home consumption 335 puns . 7 libels, and exported 145 puns 90 hhds. The stock in the same places is 15,195 puns 1,863 hhds. TALLOW.—P.Y.C. is 36s 9d to 37s per cwt on the spot, and town 385. TEA.—Tho market is quiet, as public sales are de clared for to-morrow. The deliveries are moderate. Mr. Stephenson, M.P., has addressed a letter to the Sheriff of Newcastle accepting an invitation to a public dinner. 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