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OFFICE OF ORDNANCE. ic e P rincipal February 22, rive hi t , Officers of her Majesty's Ordnance do hereb7 ~,iat,they will SELL, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the run o , pr ecia ° ;b- 4 3, the 3d March iiext, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon t Y. tltthin„,undry L4ts of OLD S roftEs, consisting uf great-coa serge cuttings, bedding, tents, linen rags, saltpetre-bags, w4:: l te n ,,,T e 'eines, tools of various descriptions, iron scabbards, old „ fliats, musket-stocks, and various other articles, the the",,s:a from may be vi,Aved at the Tower four days previo p u r s h t l o . ti,„i't,c;r Ten till Four o'clock, upon application to e 9t.eeper's Offiee, at that place, where Catalogues of the Lots 911.11tions of the Sale will be delivered to those" - persons who ; APPIy for the same. By order of the Board, G. BUTLER., Secretary. Cl -11A VESEND STAR PACKETS. -ere Cabin aid Second Class Railway NINEPENCE to or from London and Gravesend. Baloon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING. To or from Blackwell. F ero Cabin .... • . 6d. Chief Cabin.... 9d. Ito a t . Intermediate Piers •••• • • • • ed• Th a r l'ackets call at the Grays, Greenhithe, and Purlicet Piers. ack ets call at the Piers as underlined (weather permitting). FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND. WEiY DAYS. I SUNDAYS. SUNDAYS. I sareeß-'Pur -1 Roshr- Green- Graysdrapa 'lithe. fleet Time ville. hithe. fleet I t (443‘ 3 td at 5 on iaturdays onl; rg 61; 7s p 5r 41 Oil r load• ITZEI m _______Li re. Il e, SUNDAYS. -----,. hr. Green_ . 4 /et i l iu m Grays limo. Pin- Green- G lioshr th ra Y s ville. ............... vi lla . fleet hi e. H. X 2 -... __ -- 11 4 % --.— -VA —.- 61 4 -- -- 5%, --........_ I 1' --...................... . , i I . . al tt t Zgee Mark to v. ed * are ran direct, the Packets not belt igu t i) at Piers or for Boats. ~s 4 ," If TI CIM TEL—Twelve Months, 41. 4s. • Six Months, 2, ' - " , e4a. -4 . IL 15s • to be had ef the COllectors on boa p ~ , or Af r • , 'uniar,.. • Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend. ......... " , 1851. IfIbLAND RAILWAY. ,1 11 -,. l'et el ; Oire c t o ,,,, LOiNS ON DEBENTURES. con, e LOky': Of the Midland Railway Company are prepared to ecliien,„ ',? ill sums of One Hundred Pounds and upwards (in , tf CDty °f r. the reduction in the stamp duty on mortgages), en I •i r the p., eb entures, for three, five, or seven years, at interest h.`91)11,.. — "e of —trt n , 410 n , Per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly. ' • - ' 4) be made to the Secretary at the Company's Office, By order, D ye b e BY 19, 1851. J. F. BELL, Secretary, ttk 4 "ETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED. , 0 , 11 4„ lle an t d , PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE .44 .raParts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops Itt r t ?llts Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad Thee test th e Y a f00d.4 Invigorating properties enables the stomach to , 4411 44 141f0 t h l.l lB ' , „ of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe litr-",a by t ru. 4440,,Proprieton, Lea and Perrins, 6, Tere-street , Oxfor d- Pad' luid Mess 68, Broad-street, Worcester ; also by Messrs. rs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other Oilmen —4 ., London; and generally by the principal dealers in tl / 4 gu rd - against tations, see that the names of " LEA are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle. r. 15e. ; rd the , -.464,b, -4 Plate, Good Strong iElectro- Electro s%.„.Plc dle. Fiddle. Threaded. ' plated ...------- .....---- -- Fiddle. --- 'hk Doz. Doz. Doz. Doz. Doz. .I` k u7 Sps", It. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Fork, '• 166 21 0 300 450 630 1, t141 1e B M O .. ~' 16 6 , t 1 0 30 0 45 0 63 0 -e. n Fo rk` ''' • • 12 6 16 6 25 0 36 0 43 0 • Botts .. 126 1 8 6 250 360 42 30 0 •..,... 5......:...._ t 4 1 5 6 I, V '0,... _ 0 13 6 18 0 0 th 4 WE kieni c l NG RING AND A GUARD RING for 215., both of 'tit ' t ele o e, MA and stamped. Parties at any distance, by cutting I , C. 3 rilee 0 4°Ir linger on a piece of card, and enclosing it with a th l - ws an t e er, vrill have them sent by return of post. ..4 )ll44 ,_ 4 aveg eea ble arid pleasant mode of purchasing these arti- Ne e ?oki Ch ain " ~Dersonal application. o.' V* • " L eir either Lady or Gentleman, weighing half an 14, 1 4 PS.,l_7i,tolince, 80s. a p ."'E PATENT CANDLE LAMY'S have obtained for N„,..• P! - m — m erv , ed and unrivalled superiority, and reasonably so. Nit .AV . :ti e - 1 * encrisivto the smell, and the ephemeral Cam net and Unwholesome effluvia as to injure health 1, 414 4 - 1 1t ,, LES Vir - ,r,,,whilst the Caudle Lamp is inodorous and pure. - Nte . - every :.N." invites the public to an inspection of the . 4 1 ‘ , 068 ,, • ; til v ariety, comme ncing with the Queen's Lamp, from i" .ve e aze 12s to 318. ; and the magnum, from t old/lea,. TOM • Candles for the above at the lowest price in the - c , , i4e 1 .4.161 1 - i ,„.-. I IVICES of all sizes. A ,elia nts la 1798,—.A.ddre55..41 and 42, Blican. leraur4alcg,'''' , PPers &c., allowed a liberal discout " 4 of, "e sent Post free. All goods exchanged if not ap k„.....f.arriage paid to any part of the kingdom. 1 ! ) I s AL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. ttitt4.4 I t on the Music of Wales, by Ellis Roberts, Esq. (Harp the Prince of FgAA'nnWales), with Vocal Illustrations by Miss ge, R.A. of Music, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Try led ,f,,,` - 'venings at Eight, and en Saturd a y , at Three.—The ties; e n„ile Harpists (the Lockwood Fa mil y ) will p erform jecl "ie direction of Mr. Frederick Chatterton, daily at • by J. H. Pepper, Esq., on the Chemistry of Ignition th brilliant Experiments.—Lecture by Dr. rb_ • k eitTsic Electricity, in which will be exhibited All - Electric Light.—Elhibition of the Oxy-Hydrogen 1 41 b_ .-s 'elv Series of Dissolving Views, illustrating some of op_, s waidences of Europe. den Admission, ls.—Schools, Half-price. - past t rete Eleven till Five o'clock, and every Evening (ex -7) from Seven till Half-past Ten. LAURENT'S GRAND CASINO, Lice d b Act of Parliament. N 4/1, RO ns O e M y S, GREAT WINDMILL- Lta _ , ST. JAMS. C harIes STREET Emile Laurent, Jun., ES ' 57, Brompton-square.) OPEN EVERY EVENING, „.,itt LAURENT'S UN'TtIVALLED BAND. opejrincipal Cornet-a-Pistons, M. Boulcourt. 41 ' 1 ter naba lt a h t l e alf-past Eight o'clock —Dancing to commence at at half-past Eleven o'clock precisely. Admission, One Shilling. • E AC II OF 46,PROMISE. loW oft d o 4„"Apsi n ,. we hear of a fickle young blade, IC* rs ati ` i nd the hopes of his confident um d 4 4 , 4 ' r ep t55 ). soft letters addressed to fair ribs, ilia n no the issue a ti , sue of ilb.; ; AsTtilt s „'"„,,'""d sweethearts have shots n by their deeds, , N .t il , osp - m °'' ai weet in their words, they were sore bitter Weeds. ..rs tritse a tear has been shed as a token lte many h , ''ke p e-crust, was made to be broken hat hits to k 4 '4 said, when untying the band,Too _ •,. en MY heart, but he won't take my hand I li tt ;'sit, L, PS in with a menacing carriage, nelit,\That the Preaches of promise of marriage. St a; tits a ye those breaches of promise to do sts,""oring warehouse of MOSES ? say you. :al us reader, and don't be afraid, Ills -111 '4 - ' l 'N to breaches of premise in trade. The sr,,:rPulie vvascurted by MOSES and SON, D . Li Lliel,_their suit 'ts they ought to have done : 11,„‘ver t l: 4l eY 'd a, their boast and their pride, ti•J na l e rr, i i; i' co ed then they've been closely allied. suitors, all things to suit, As e s ir , sd, 4 l,. ht ta.4 erea u t l ed er th ' e slightest dispute ; lior k ,„''ss and dresses minutely agree, IfZpeblie'r, strict honour, at all times we see. lis t ,, t aken l'e j e eivlng how matters were planned, An d are MOSES and SON by the hand ; Ar a -Ips their mutual interests wed, _ ) d s ) , ' 11,; L and SON have fulfilled all they Ne said. th„ GUblle esteem it ever has done A baudpPy esteem a m s ore completely be , won co nnexion of MOSES and SON. sop a , . Aara 'mac, for the year 1851, can be had gratis, on rs 'r Y r,,, - 'rhe application. olty o e tile nr rd Shawl Departments are no w re p lete with t i its t . e series. noiaartiele purchased, either madeready-madeor eheyt r . Pproved of, will be exchanged or the money o bs :r .1 . , 0 :1ti0 n. , 2 e ,,. and Son regret having to guard the public wing s l ed with them, a m rd t e h r at it th t e , ttihntersaadmesetneaennleikerenf,alhsm3e st:o4F4"--eetzt led to 11111;"a n n (T e il o ' i s i t n a e n x e i e o s a : \ and for y o b o t t l h o e u r s h es reasons, ort they it g t a ll t e e ir o own Establishmeats, as hollows s s 1,04 on ' a rid fiY L,Stablishnient 154, 155,and 157, Minorie Si t :Id t opposite the Church, all communicating. . 4 141 r 1.-stre Br anch, 506, 507, 508, New Oxford - street , 1,2, tih t ora et -:, all communicating. kPs4sle tr,eritshire” Branch 19, Bridge-street. Cl et b, 36 , Far t ( I „ ere, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Beet and Shoe - I cl Ay, nt 444 jirleral Outfitters for Ladles and Gentlemen. %ea b„ nle nts are closed from sunset Friday to sunset SA 'asioeits is resented till Twelve o'clook. ve ls , t _ _ iNticzcl , TF IIRTY-FIFTH EDITION. 111 'RE REMEDY FOR TILE PREVENTION OF DISEASE. 4 ! li pi a c t 7 t. l, 3 7 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. _ by „ A QPpy I L IS QUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA pt i pp,,,4 AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. di re ,, Preyed Edition, enlarged to 196 pages, price 2s. 6d. gi.irlrorn the Establishment, 3s. fid, in postage stamps, s eah-lENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on and physical decay of the system, produced by lt, i 'lts 4 ' With lice, the consequences of infection, or the abase of t y tta by , b tplielt directions for the use of the preventive lotion, or,,l'ervations en the Married State, and the disqualifies tOtsq,l",taii o 'i v ellt it. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings, and Sl e Alp!. t ea ses. By R. and L. rERRY and CO., Consulting and'oors ' orn ers-street, Oxford-street, London. Published by Q' R I and t a4. t Bold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Denney, ts. P E z .-', sln ,t els e T t !' 150, Oxford-street ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall e, cif the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive 4;' 1 154 4 , tr,la u stratod by Six Coloured Engravings. tte4 11 of the consequences resulting from excessive in sett Their lamentable effects on the system, producing weakness,th 4 B2excitement, and generative nervous th w Drlts ill • tr„t ated by Three Explanatory Engravings. 1 / 4 ,-(r t r kry of the diseases resulting from injection, either in lia4llrllerir'ec,..°ndary form, and contains explicit directions for 5a, r 44 , 5..151. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured in ! a Remedy for the Preventio of Disease by a 1,4 ''' 4 Poit a pa r ty Which the d an g e r o f infection is obviated. ti p hr' ar t the Work should not escape the reader's 1 1 : ii, r o u ls :41, 11 t e ,: e c c : t !1; vo o t t O d un t p o r t e h d e ue e t o i n v sider ia ti ohn o` marriage, and its dn re ' also considered, and the ,ir . g C " :l Sists eriti tt ea llY and unon inquired into. sif t n 'svo„ L " -- " l L's oP Philosophicallyiy employe In sexual debility, impotence, Re., ~tesq , , le. tY, s ibi , to pT"tg2oncentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitie I Is. and . 33s. 4 'at e ` u3 dog the blood in cases of infection, seco ndar y ttr • 1. r uPtic,e B Il en- 3 , 1 , and the abuse of mercury lls. and 338. per 1 rurifYing Specific Pills, 25. 9,1 ' 4Cd and 118. '`lo tertain remedy for gonorrhosa, gleet, stricture, and • , s. •, i lo i 44u zatio b i ,PI , riat o . 11 of th bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 1‘.11,4,41.Vety."`",01 the 'case is required: me, habits, and posi it" tta r ,,;:' 061 y racket', with advice, to be had at the Feta ...Nt 4_\l7 Which the fee, 11., ' '•oea att ew .eo, 1., is saved. Messrs. Perry, 4 9 _ on, mu.° daily at 19, Berners-street, Oxfor deen 11l Two, and Five to Eight ; on Sun '4 IQ OIIe. FEBRITARY N . 18,229. „. , 25 1851. E / °] LONDON, T UESD A Y ts , NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AND EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES 26, CORNHILL, LONDON. DIRECTORS. t * T. LAMIE MURRAY, Esq., Chairman. W. A. B. Bennett, Esq. *John Rawson, Esq. *Hugh Croft, Esq. *John Shaw, Esq. t Elliotson, M.D„ F.R.S. t*Edmund S. Symes, Esq. *Ralph Gough, Esq. t*t lement Tabor, Esq. *M. C. Maher, Esq. t Joseph Thompson, Esq. *John Moss, Esq. twAugustus Vigne, Escr AUDITOR. tProfessor Wheatstone, F.R.S. PHYSICIAN. tJ• Elliotson, M.D,, F.R.S„ 37, Conduit-street. SURGEON. t*E. S. Symes, Esq., 77, Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square. ACTUARY. t I VT. S. B. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R.A.S., SECRETARY. *D. T. Lyons Clanchy, Esq. SUPERINTENDENT. *W. A. Hawkins, Esq. RANKERS. _ _ _ _ ttliessrs. Glyn, Halllfax, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard-street. SOLICITORS, ilium. Sutton, Ewens, Ommanney and Prudence, 6, Basingball street. •W. Tatham, Esq., 22, Throgmorton-street. NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE OFFICE. C A FITAL —500,000/. 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' 'o 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 of the Policy.' Also, in the event of the Assured at any time not requiring to continue the Policy, on its surrender one-half of the annual payments will be returned by the Society. Lapsed Policies may be renewed 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 is the hands of third parties. N. Entrance Fees or any other charge beyond the Policy Stamp. The present nuual income of the Society from Premiums is 63,0001. ; the amount covered by the Policies of the Society is 1,781,5801.; and the reserved profit, applicable to future bonus to the Assured, amounts to 82,4541. Ss. 6d. At the last annual inves tigation, reported in May, 1850, the bonuses declared to the As sured were, the option of a return of 15 per cent. on their Premiums in cash, or a reversionary addition to the original sam assured by each Policy varying from N to 65 per cent. EXAMPLES OF BONUSES ALREADY DECLARED. PUBLICATIONS. BUTLER'S GEOGRAPHY AND ATLASSES ; New and thoroughly revised Editions ' enlarged and corrected to the Present Time, and edited by the Author's Son. Just published, in One Volume, Bvo., price 9s. cloth, BTSHOP BUT),ER'S SKETCH of MODERN and ANCIENT GEOGRAPHY. An entirely New Edition (1851), carefully revised throughout,with such alterations introduced as continually progressive discoveries and the latest information have rendered necessary. Edited by the Author's Son, the Rev. THOMAS BUTLER, Rector of Langan. By the same Editor, just published, . BISHOP BUTLER'S ATLAS of ANCIENT GEOGRAPHY. Comprising Twenty-three full-coloured Maps; and a complete In dex. An entirely New Edition (1851), nearly all re-engraved, en larged and greatly improved ; with Corrections from the new ireach Survey of the Morea, Spriiner's large Atlas Antiquus, and the Works of Dr. Robinson, Col. Chesney, Sir W. Gell, Layard, and Kiepert. Royal Bvo. 12s. hf -bd. BISHOP BUTLER'S ATLAS of MODERN GEOGRAPHY. Comprising Twenty-eight full-coloured Maps, including a large Physical Map of the World ; and a complete Index. in entirely New Edition (1851), nearly all re-engraved, enlarged, and gr<atly improved; with Corrections from the Government Surveys, and the most recent sources of information. Royal Bvo. 12s. hall-bound.— Each Map separately, 3d. plain, or 4d. coloured. BISHOP BUTLER'S GENERAL ATLAS of ANCIENT and MODERN GEOGRAPHY. Comprising Fifty-one full-coloured Maps ; with complete Indexes. New Edition (1851), nearly all re engraved, enlarged, and greatly improved ; with Corrections from the most authentic sources in both the Ancient and Modern Maps, many of which are entirely new. Royal 4to. 245. half-bound. London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. GLEIG'S SCHOOL SERIES. This day is published, in 18ino. price One Shilling, ——- - - THE HISTORY of BRITISH INDIA. Forming, the Third Work of a New School Series, edited by the Rey. G. R. GLEIG, M.A., Inspector-General of Military Schools. By the same Editor, in 18mo. price One Shilling, THE HISTORY of the BRITISH COLONIES. Being the Second Work of Mr. Gleig's New► School Series. Also, just published, a New Edition, Perms- C t i Annual Policy Bonus in nont Re- Age. 0 Pre- taken addition Bonus hi duetion of = g mitun. out in, to Sum Cash. Annual m Assured. Premium. X s. d. X 8 d. X s. d. 1837 292 6 9 139 16 9 22 13 1 1838 267 11 4 126 17 2 19 19 7 1839 241 18 6 113 17 7 17 8 8 X X s.d. 1840 193 12 6 93 16 8 14 I 10 60 1000i74 3 4 , 1841 189 12 6 89 5 11 13 t 11 1842 162 16 8 76 1 8 4 11 8 3 1843 115 10 10 55 10 18 8 I 10 1844 77 19 2 38 15 10 5 S 11 i .. 1845 66 15 0 44 10' 0 4 10 I FIRST BOOK of HISTORY-ENGLAND. Complete in Two Parts, in 18mo. price One Shilling each, sewed ; or in 1 vol. 2s. 6d. cloth. Forming the First Work of the School Series. Extensive Travelling Leave granted without extra Premium Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climates. EQUITABLE FIRE OFFICE. Capital-500,0001. (Incorporated under 7 and $ Viet., cap. 110.) The leading principles of this Office era—Moderate and equitable Rates of Premium for each class of risk—Annual division of Profits. The difficulty of collecting the elements on which to proportion Premium to risk in Insurance agaiti.:t Loss by Fire has been so great, that the rates at present charged are mow the result of gum than calculation. It has been found by experience, that the total annual losses of the diferent 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 Insu rance Company is established. The true rate of Premium for Fire Insurance can only be ap proached through Classification and Average, which has not hitherto been sufficiently acted en, or systematically applied. Whatever be the nominal rate, the bonus or return periodically to the Insured will determine the true Premium equitably payable, as security against loss for so great a calamity as fire, and the Insurer is largely interested in this question, and will consult his interest by supporting a system where, by a careful combination of Classifica tion and Average, the Premium will be proportioned to the risk. The Equitable Fire °flee will, by a constant analysis of its own experience, from time to titre, adopt such rates of Premium as the nature of the risk may justify, and will decline to enter into arrange ments as regards tariffs with other offices. With this view an annual investigation will be made into each class of risk, and a return of one moiety, or fitly per cent. of the nett excess will be made to all classes of Insurers whose Policies have been in force Gar three years. Insurances against Loss by Fire are effected by this Company upon every description of Property on moderate terms. Farming Stock insured at Is. 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. 5,,,* The Proipectus of the Series may be had on application of all Booksellers. The plan of the Series is prefixed to the History of England ; and is printed at full length in Messrs. Longman and Co.'s Annual School Catalogue, which is now ready, corrected for 1851. London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. NEW WORK BY SIR GEORGE HEAD. Just published, in one vol. post Bvo., price 128 cloth, THE METAMORPHOSES of APULEIUS ; a Romance of the Second Century. Translated from the Latin by Sir GEORGE HEAD. " The Golden Ass of Apuleins is attractive in itself, for an inge nious framework, variety of story, and a picture of rustic and urban every-day life, such as we scarcely meet elsewhere in ancient writers taken from the same level point of view. It is also diverting for its picture of popular superstitions in witchcraft and religion, and the quiet satire with which the latter are exposed."— Spectator. Also, by Sir George Head, t National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society. * Equitable Fire f. Both Offices. CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON. The FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie tors of this Company took place on the 25th instant, at the Head Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the 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 2501.—making together 7001., which have been paid. This is far below the expected mortality, and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how severely the life offices generally suffered from the epidemic of last year. The number of lives assured between the lst'of June, 1849, and the 31st of May, 1850, was more than double the number issued in the twelve mouths preceding. Proposals were made for 138 Petides, 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 3,7321. 1 Is. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed, amounting to 23,990/. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were 741/. is., leaving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to 2,991/. 15s. I Id. Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,700/., but 1,183/. Ils. 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, having 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 Archbishop of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis, Evoque 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. A TOUR of MANY DAYS in ROME: 3 vols. Bvo. 365. CARDINAL PACCA'S HISTORICAL MEMOIRS. Translated from the Italian. 2 viols. post Bvo. Price 21s. London: Longman, Drown, Green, and Longmans. ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. The Right Hon. Sir T. FRANKLAND LEWIS, Bart., M.P., Chairman. lIENRY FREDEItIC STEPIIEN3ON, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. ADVANTAGES, The Lowest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System. The Whole of the Profits divided among the Assured every Fifth Year. The sum of 274,000/. was added to Policies at the last Division, which produced an average Bonus of 623 t /. per cent, on the Pre miums paid. The Assurance Fund exceeds 1,000,0001. Income 180,0001. per an num. I.oans granted on sush Policies as are purchasable by the Society. For particulars apply to ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary, 6, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars. THE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY COMPANY, No. 72, Lombard-street and 24, Connaught-terrace. TRUSTEES. Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. J. Campbell Renton, Esq., M.P. I James Fuller Made', Esq. Richard Mallns, Esq., Q.C. William Wilberforce, Esq. The POLICIES are INDISPUTABLE, in terms of the Deed of Settlement of the Company, duly registered, and are not, therefore, dependent for their validity on the construction to be put upon pre vious statements or the official papers which preceded them, or upon reports, prospactuFes, or other varying documents. They are thus rendered CERTAIN FAMILY PROVISIONS, AND NEGOTIABLE DOCUMENTS OF SECURITY. Owing to this important improvement In the practice of life assurance, the progress of this company has been rapid from the commencement of its business, and is steadily advancing. ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Manager. APOL L O N I C O N. Miss Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Donald King, and Miss MessentTwo . TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, MORNINS, at ; EVENINGS, at Eight. The Proprietor has mat pleasure In announcing the engagement of the above delightful Vocalists, in addition to the Apolionicon per formances ROYAL MUSIC lIALL, ADELAIDE STREET, STRAND. (Adjoining the Lowther Arcade.) Conductor Grattan Cooko. PROGRAMME. PAILT I. - AUber. 1. Avertnre—Masatilello - - 2. Song (Miss Poole) 3. Fantasia on Favourite Airs 4. Song (Mrs. Donald King) 5. Selection —S(mlramide - - - G. Duett (Miss Poole and Mr. Donald King) 7. Duett —My Pretty Page. g. bong—Miss Messent - 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 Messout) 13. Selection — Don Giovanni Mozart. 14. Song (Mr. Donald King) 15. Fantasia on Irish Airs Admission, One Shilling ; Reserved Seats, One Shilling and WI , pence. . RosSlUl. and Half-past Sevez. Doors op b e e n o a rd t e l r l e a d lf m pa. o s r t i O n n g e s: Carriages may at Four ; Evenings, at Ten. N.B. 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The Select Committee appointed to consider the mode in which the duties heretofore attached to the office of counsel to the Speaker, with regard to the private business, shall be performed ; and to propose such re gulations respecting private business generally as they. may think fit; and who were empowered to report the evidence taken before them, together with their opinion thereupon, from time to time, have considered the matters referred to them, and have agreed to the following as their first report:— Your Committee have proceeded, in the first instance, to consider that portion of the subject referred to hem which relates to the duties hitherto Walked to the elf4oo of couneyl to the Speaker -with regtitetto private bills, and at public inconvenience might result from any de lay in the House coming to a decisiod' on this point, they submit this as their first report, reserving the re mainder of the subject referred for future consideration. The vacancy which has recently occurred in the cffice of counsel to the Speaker has led yotir Committee to the following considerations:— First, whether, under the circumstances, it would be desirable to revert to the system and regulations under which the private businc as of the House was carried on previous to the present session, some of which posses sing urdoubted advantages, were only libandoned under the impression that their object might by better attained under the supervision of the Chairmep .of "Ways and Means, assisted by the counsel to the Speaker. • Secondly, whether any other system Ouldbe , adopted which would attain the same object. fee - Thirdly, if the whol e o f t h e recomm dations of the wCohmatmwiattyeetohfe tehitieeelahsitthseesratiaonheslhdohuyld en fied out, thet,in Speaker, now vacant, sh a ll b e filled. • With this view yo ur C omm i ttee have aought:and been *rr eoun i sel favoured with the opinion of Mr. Speaker, and have taken evidence from those authorities id the House and connected with it who have had the most experience in the conduct of private business, They also took the opinion of the counsel to the chairman of Committees in the House of Lords. The result has been an unani mous expression of opinion, that the recommendation of the Committee of last session with regard to private business should be carried out; and that, under present circumstances, an officer should be appointed, of com petent legal knowledge and experience, whose principal duty it shall be to assist the Chairman of Ways and \leans in the supervision of private Bills in their pro gress through the House. Your Committee, attaching great weight to these opinions, and having given the subject (hie consideration, have determined to recommend to the House the adop tion of this course. Your Committee would direct attention to the evidence of the Chairmen of Ways and Means, aemore especially denoting the nature and importance of the subjects to which the attention of this officer would have to be directed. They b( hove that the present arrangement may be carried into effect at the expense of a salary not exceed ing 1,000/, per annum ; and they would suggest that, in making the new appointment, it be stipulated that the whole time of the officer be throughout the year available for subjects connected with the service of the House; that the office be made subject to the direction of the Speaker, and to such regulations and additions of duty as the House may hereafter think fit ,to impose on a further consideration of tho system of private business. Your Committee will hereafter direct their attention to the other portion of the subject referred to them, and will especially .cousider whether, as opportunities may offer, the conduct of private business 'may not bo im proved by a different arrangement of duties, and eco nomy promoted by greater concentration. Feb. 13, 1851. NEW WORK BY MISS MARTINEAU AND MR. ATKINSON. 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Corcrlinil:—Early Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ex earsions about the Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, fills, Forests, Fields, lligh-roads, and other pleasant places—Country Trips and Rambles—The Sea—London at Night—Evening, at Llome _3,fusie,—The Drama—On Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Bathing, Air, goat, Ease, Occupation, &e., EXTR AORDINARY MUSICAL ATTRACTIO N! ROYAL MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE STREET, STRAND. SIGNOR MONTELLI, Director of the Italian Operatic Company, begs to announce he has entered into arrangements to give Series of GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENTS, Cn MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY EVENINGS (alternately with the Apollon ican p erformances)— commencthg MONDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 1851. SIGNOR MONTELLI has already secured the services of the eminent Vocalists and Instrumentalists in London, namely;— PRINCIPAL INSTRI:MENTALIiTS : Solo, Violoncello—Mons Rousselot, Mons. Deniunck, Solo, Cornet-a-Pistons—Mons. Maffei, Mons. Arban. Solo, Flute—Mons. Remusat, Mons. Briccialdi. Solo, Pianoforte • Mons. Miqinus, Mons. Rummel, and Young Master Warner; Miss Annie Taylor, Miss Themar, and Made. Goffrie. Solo, Harp—Mr. Gerhard Taylor. Solo, Cencertina—Mr. Sedgwick and Signor It egond. Solo, Violin—herr Van iteddeghera, Herr Gotfrie, Mons. gouda, and Mons. Sainton. Solo, Melodiom—Mons. Frelon. Solo, Bassoon—Signor Templini. PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS. Soprani—Made. Lemalre, Mdlle. Drummond, and Mdlle. Rummel. Contralti—Made. Lebrun de Montreal. Tenori—Herr Brant, Sig. Maccaterri, Herr Stofrogen, Mr. Maple son, Mr. Stanley Mayo. I3aritoni—Signor Montelli. Basses —Signor Campanella and M. Henri Drayton. Spanish Vocalist—Dona Maria Martinez. Programme changed every Evening. Admission.—Sta ll4 , 2s. 6d. ; Balcony, ls. 61. ; Promenade, ls. Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight precisely. All particulars may be obtained of Robt. W. 0111vIcr, Concert Agent, 10, 01c1 Bond-skeet. TRAGMENTS FROM TiIiMOUNTAINS. Two VOL VoiL A viglT TO THE LAKES; SKETCH_ OF EDINBURGH, &o. Vol. 11. THE LAKES OF KILLARNEY; REMINISCENCES Or DUBLIN, &c. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S—YESTEPDAY. LIVERPOOL SPRING CUP. 5 to 1 agst Mr. Parr's Panope—taken .6 to 1 agst Mr. Watts's Little George—;alien 13 to 2 agst Mr. Hesse'tine'. Unity 7 to 1 agst Mr. Meeson's Doubt —taken 7 to 1 agst Mr, DAVISOWB Reversion LIVERPOOL STEEPLECUASE, 8 to 1 agst Sir John—taken 8 ta 1 agst Vain Hope 9 to 1 agst Rat-trap—take 10 to 1 10 to 1 agst Abd-el-Kader 10 to 1 agst Maria Day 30 to 1 agst Rescue—taken Sir John and Vain Hope were most in favour, but were not backed for much money. The field is expected to be large. TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES. 5 to 1 taken to a pony about the Mountain Sylph c Offers to back the field agst Grecian. CHESTER CUP. 12 to 1 agst Mr. Ti eon's Rhcsus, 5 3 rs, 7st—taken and afterwards offered 25 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Lady Evelyn, 5 yro, 7st 81b 28 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Wallflower, 5 yrs, Gst—t 30 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's The Knight of Avenel, 4 yrs, 7st 3113—taken 35 to 1 agst Mr. Harrison's Seaman, 4 yrs, 7st—t .50 to 1 agst Mr. Downes's Strip, aged, 6814 lb—taken 50 to 1 agst Mr. Lister's Nancy, 3 yrs, 4st 121 b—t 60 to 1 agst Mr. Disney's Sir Richard, 5 yrs, 7st—t 60 to 1 agst Lord Enfield's Bee-hunter, 4 yrs, 7st 12Ib —taken There were not a dozen beta laid on this event, and the investments in every case were 'mall; the only change was in Rhesus, who Was in, favour at an improve ineict on last Thursday' s quo t a ti ons ,- - r DERBY. 6 to 1 t , igstl&r. Bkoward's, GrecianrAaken an& after- Wird s Oared 6 to 1 agst Mr. Halford's Prime Minister—taken and afterwards offered 12 to 1 agst, Mn;Osbaldeston's Mountain Sylph colt • , taken and afterwards offered 12 to 1 agst Mr. Nichol's Newminster • • 20 to 1 agst Mr. Gerard Sturt's Lamartine—takenand t " afterwards offered p540'1 agst Mr. Meiklam's Constellation—taken 2.5 to 1 agst Mr. J. Clark's Marlborough Back 40 to 1 agst Sir J. Hawley's Confessor—taken Grecian was backed for two or three hundred pounds, and Prime Minister, Lamartine, Constellation, and Con fessor for 1004 each, at the odds quoted above, the layers being willing to go on. LIVERPOOL SPRING- MEETING, The following horses were at Aintree on Monday morning:— For the Steeplechase—Abd-el Kader, Currig, Grey Steel mare, Fugleman, Marid Day, Morris Daly, Mulli gan, Penrith; Rat-trap, Rescue, Sir John; Vain Hope, Victim, Volatile, The Young'un, Peter Simple, Fugi tive, Half-ant-Half, Tipperary Boy, Sobersides. The Spring Cup—Doubt, Little George, Conveyor, Reversion, Wilmont, Valiant. Several -others tire on the road. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY NIGHT.—ARRIVALS UP TO MONDAY NIGHT. For the Champion Hurdle Race. Two miles—The Red Knight, 6 yrs; Valiant, aged; Fogleman, aged; Cogia, 5 yrs; Seignor of Holderness, 4 yrs. ' For the Spring Cup. Mile -and three-quarters—Cau rire, 4,yrs; Little, 4 yrs; Seignor of Holderness, 4 yrs; Conveyor,. 4 yrs; Reversion, 4 yrs; Idleboy, 6 yrs; Panope, 4 yrs; Unity, and one or two others expected. For the Grand National Steeplechase—Sir John, Vain Hope, Victim, Fugitive, Rattrap, Half-half, Shinrone, Yontig-'un, Maria Day, Abd-el-Kader, Tipperary Boy, Milligan, Rescue, Fugleman, Currig, Hope, Volatile , b to by Grey Steed, De Ginkle, Rein Deer, Venice, Maurice Daly, Penrith. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Shropshire hds., Thurs. Acton Burnell. Brighton harrs., Wed. Racecourse; Sat. Dyke. Le,,dbury hds., Fri. Hethel-pit turnpike. Brookside harrs., Thurs. Telscombe Tye-10i. Crawley and Horsham hds., Wed. Monk's-gate; Fri. Hay ward'a-heath-10L Southdown hds., Fri. the Star, Alfriston-101. Essex Union hds., Wed. Purleigh Wash; Sit. Had leigh-common-10i. Mr. Lushington's hds., Thurs. Rodatersham Lodge; Sat. Halfway-house, on the Faversham and Ashford road-11. Monmouthshire hds., Thurs. Graig-hill. SPORTING NOTES. No. XIII. LIVERPOOL SPRING MEETING. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Six,--The arrivals at the scene of action up to nine o'clock this morning were numerous but not complete, many being en route or expected; the fields for the three principal events will be much larger than was antici pated, and, as far as I can ascertain, will be composed as follows: [PRICE SD. DRURY-LANE THEATRE. Mr. Sullivan's delightful comedy, The Old Love and the New, was performed here last night, previous to the representation of that most gorgeous and superb of spectacle=, Azael, the Prodigal, which draws crowds here every evening. The magnificent and E X • citing second act still continues to create a perfe,q furore. The beautiful dancizig Legrain nightly applauded to the echo. The house was last night so crowded in every part that the most adroit packer could ,not have found room for half-a dozen more persons in any part of the theatre. PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Owing to the indisposition of Mrs. C. Kean, tho Mer chant (of Venice had to be substituted last night for Tic itite's Secret. Despite this disadvantage, Flexmore's bent fit went off with the utmost spirit. His buffo per formance in the ballet of Esrneralda, and the very bril liant dancing of Macllle. Auriol. who received a velietnei,t second encore in the " Trunndaise," cccompanied by a shower of bouquets, elicitcd enthusiastic applause, and a call before the curtain; and the unrivalled pantomimic troupe never exerted thrmielves with more signal suc cess. The loss of such a magnet of attraction as " the . inimitable" would be irreparable to the Princess's, where, we trust, he may continue long to flourish in merited and unfading'popularity. OLYMPIC THEATRE. • Mr. I'algrave Simpson, a gentleman agreeably known to the play-going world as the author of several lively and. graceful dramatic pieces lately produced, gave us last night a. freshly written. and pleasantly coUceived trifle called That ocHoti.4 Cgptain,Aller,- ; marked, as usnal t in Mr. Simpsates writings, by , - "ttreldt elegance Trittone, by neatness and tact in cop str4ction, and 4 natural and easy - delineation of character. The little piece turns upon - Mi. adventures of 'a widow left with a fortune, upon condition • that she marries a man of the name of Harcourt. Two rival- claimants, an old bore and u young one, are routed by that " odious Captain Cutter," a gay rattling adven turer, who, after a series of neatly-intrigued scenes turns out to be a distant relative and a bearer of the all-important name—the " Cutter" appellation having been only a nom de guerre. Mrs. Stirling and Mr. Leigh Murray carried off , the principal parts with gaiety, grace, and abundant comic verve, and at the fall of the curtain Mr. Simpson was loudly called for to bow his acknowledgments. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. The well-known ventriloquist, Mr. Love, com menced a series of entertainments at this house last night. In the art to which he seems to have devoted his life—namely, that of imitating the sound of cats, dogs, frying-pans, &c.—this gentleman ,has probably not a rival, and strange indeed must be the noise which he cannot reproduce with startling accuracy, modified according to every gradation of distance. List night a numerous audience was attracted by his performance, which is agreeably seasoned with the excellent piano-playing of Mr. May. SURREY THEATRE. Last evening anew and interesting drama, in three acts, was produced at this theatre, entitled the World's Games. It is made up of a variety of incidents, which, while they , render it most interesting to an audience, make it diffi cult to comprise a detail of them in the limited space of a notice of the performance. The piece professes to give an exemplification of the vices, virtues, well-doings, and ill-doings of the year 1851, and .such being its comprehensive scope, it may be supposed that in the course of its development much amusement was con ferred. Such was the case; for the manner in which all the characters in the piece were gone through eltcited unbounded applause, so much so, that at its' conclusion . the whole of the leading characters ini the piece were called before the curtain and received the hearty plaudits of a numerous auditory, for the ex cellent manner in which they had performed their re spectivo parts —as a guarantee for the success of the pibco, it may be only necessary to state that Mr. Bruce Norton, Mr. T. Mead, Messrs. Shepherd and Widdi comb,• Miss Cooper, and Miss H. Coveney, represented the principal characters of the piece. The acting of Messrs. Shepherd and Widdicomb - in the piece had a most decided effect, and called forth the hearty applause of the audience. Mr. T. Mead, as a man who had risen friom the ranks, and made his fortune by perseverance and industry against the greatest odds, also did his part admirably. Tho piece was announced for repetition amid much applause, and bids fair to br a gr. 4 l.at, favourite with the public. The performanct 4 kilstdiqi with the favourite pantomime of the Merry Ttri)_slif Windsor. Six,--In Sir Samuel " Political Diary" there is this entry—" April 1, 1807. Lord Erskine delivered up the Great Seal, and it was given to Lord Eldon. Two days before Lord'Erskine parted with the Seal, he appointed his son-in-law, Edward Morris, a Master in Chancery. Sir William Pepys was prevailed on to make a vacancy by resigning. This is surely a most improper act ofiLord Erskine s. He ought to have considered himself as out of office last Wednesday. This is a matter which will draw reproach on the whole Administration ; though in every other department they have moat scrupulously, as I understand, abstained from tbaking any pro motions." . ASTLEY'S A3IPIIITHEATRE. An interesting and splendid spectacle, entitled Joan of Arc, was produced at this theatre last even ing with the most complete success. It is from the pen of Mr. Fitzball, and as a dramatic work is wel! written and well constructed. Mrs. Moreton Brookes sustained the part of Joan most effectively, and was well supported by Mr. N. I'. Hicks as the King. The peculiar resources of Mr. Batty enabling him "to bring cavalry into the field" rendered the battle scenes, with which the drama is replete, much more exciting and much more like reality than can be the battle scenes at any other theatre. The spectacle was splendid ; the scene of the corona tion of Charles in the Cathedral of Rheims was one of the most gorgeous and magnificent, and at the same time most effective ; and the ;last scene, in Rouen, was as remarkable for the fidelity of its repre sentation as for its high merit as a work of art. The applause at the conclusion was most enthusiastic. The scenes i❑ the circle followed, and the feats exhibited were perfectly astonishing. The most beautiful part of these performances is, in our opinion, the exhibition of the high Manege ; it is impossible to conceive any thing more beautifully graceful than the action of these high-trained steeds. The humour of Barry as the clown kept the audience in a continual roar of laughter during the intervals between the performances. The house was crammed to suffocation. WUAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID. "That three seore years and ten our course may run." A popular review of almost every form (cause and cure) of ner vously-debilitated health and enfeebled cbusine s onstitution, that hara e sses the young, besets the man of pleasure, s, or study, and m bitters old ago, with table s and rules for the diet and phyaleal rego- Mien of every-day life. It has been suggested to me that the insertion of the foregoing in your paper at the present moment will save sonic trouble both to those who may be dis posed to solicit place, and to those who may be thought to have the power of disposing of it. I am. Sir, &c., CHAMLES BURTON COOPER. Lincoln's Inn, Feb. 24. CASE OF A ROMAN CATHOLIC RESI DUARY LEGATEE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Stn,—A few days ago the ensuing case came be fore me professionally. A Roman Catholic testator has left a considerable legacy to the trustees of a Roman Catholic chapel to be applied in masses for his soul. The executor, who is sole residuary legatee, considers the legacy excessive, regard being had to the amount of the testator's fortune, and having been informed that the purpose for which the legacy is ap plicable is made unlawful by un English statute, he has manifested a disinclination to pay it in full. It has, however, been intimated to him by a Roman Catholic priest, that unless the entire legacy be paid, there may be obstacles in the way of his partaking of the religious comforts looked upon by those profes sing his faith as indispensable. Now, in common with some other counsel to whom I have communi cated the facts, I am desirous of learning through the columns of your paper, whether it is the duty of the Roman Catholic priesthood to use the spiritual power of their Church in order thus to defeat an enact ment of the English Parliament, or whether the above mentioned intimation may be considered as proceed ing. only from mistaken zeal ?—I am, Sir, &c., CHARLES PUitTON COOPER. Lincoln's Inn, Feb. 22. Ils.—The salt water .16°There Will baths at G eorge's P Liverpool, o o L SALT ex p eonn s e I . V i : I . T h . B A' r ; Pier, are to be reconstructed present it foundationsuildi ng, de fective; at considerab l e n being in all a total area its internal fittings t a o l ni t o h s e t ewniogtrsinnweeari out;i s is ari cracked ca a k e bad idt s andcondi swayed;tioi i machinery totally inadequate. has been condemned, a Havingod the plan s'lch par charac ter oiVres four plunge baths, two for ladies and two for gentlemen, 3osedas a t the substitute buildin g ; The area of each of the ladies' p:uuge baths is 1,800 superficial feet, and each of also be forty private baths, and four private plung e ofth e n g e e a t r i l t ) l4: o 7 o 's s p u l i t ) i e n r g ii e e baths iat fee t t , baths, with their dressing-rooms. It is proposedto o make salt water cisterns, which will hold upwards ot 50,C0 gallons of water —equal to the requirements of 1,000 bathers, and also fresh water cis terns capable of containing 6,000 gallons. It is very pro bable that by means of an accessory part o f th e plan all the private baths;in Liverpool can be furnished w i th salt water. Of the very poorest classes in Liverpool, it is estimated there are under instruction in the charity schools of the town about 20,000, the period of education being from four to twelve years of age, or extending over eight years in the life of each. The average attendance at school is a little more than three years. There are thus in the course of one generation two and a half sets of pupils , educated nil - re or less, or about 50.000 individuals. The number of teachers is estimated at 800. -- ---------- - THE OPORTO WINE TRADE.--SOUTHANIPTON, FEB. 2.l.—The following is an extract . from .a private letter p i pes approved by the to , be exported to Europe Oporto : fr i u g ni come back re ceived:,rhe annualyesterd r a e y po b r y t t o h f e t s i t l e e a steam-ship I:' Company ne, from Government. Of the 34,0i0 tasters as first quality, 9,000 pipes have been taken off and added to the 18,000 pipes classed as second quality, and licensed to be shipped to any place out of Europe, leaving 25,000 pipes which are permitted or elsewhere. This isjustice to England! and thus the de • mends of the British Government are set at nought. It is a positive and well. known fact that of the 18,000 pipes classed as second quality, a large portion consists of the very best wines produced in the Douro, but will not be allowed to go e Imposednden t l;s of o n this Nvi a e s to England unless covered as they will . be by licenses, which will be bought of the holders of the first quality, at probably e fr x o t n r i a 3 d /. 0 t t y o 50/f. 31. per i pipe. °s there is the going to Europe, i. e. to England. HALTING PLACES.—The necessity of taking some steps forthwith in this matter has been urged per hld pipe eP on the Sewers Commissioners in a letter signed with a great many names of respectability and note; and on the part of the C omm i ss i on , suggestions were thereon invited, to which a response was promptly made by a still greater number of influential men, in a letter addressed to the secretary of the C omm i ss i on , pointing out what might be done towards obtaining sites, and recommending the Commission to encourage private parties to provide waiting-rooms or haltlng-places, in connexion with shops, &c ; but in the meantime advising the organi zation of a dozen establishments throughout the metropolis by the Connuissivia itself as an example.—Builder. IV. TIIE PA.SSIONS. " What passions hur t the body—what improve, Truths as refined as Athens over heard." SUBJECT : -Life's pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The advent ofthe passions. Chastity and its infringements. The casualties of licentiousness and dissipation, with Wustrations, graphic, narrative, and remediative. Advocacy of early ma.rriagea. V.' THE MARRIAGE STATE. " To be or not to be, that is the question." PBOOIWHIBT :--.-Laws and obligations of nature, society, and re ilgion regarding marriage, to be obser ved by either sex. Time and choice, on both sides, as to ago, temperament, complexion, and figure, to secure healthy offspring, with the art of rearing them. Physical defectiveness and its removal. Sterility and its conversion. Oases, Bc.c. By It. J. CULVERWiLL, M.D. (1841), M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A. 1114). Twenty-flue years lii . adical and Forensic Referee in these matters. Reeepti ort boors daily tia tn. geeninge, sem nine. z /- , - - __ , - --1---- ; _ e„...... ...,---z.-- ---- t e- tg-------- , .. . . / ' , :-. . „ ..-_ _ , • - • --- , S._ _ ~, .., , , , •. ' . 4 - 1. - , e^s.' lioilm'i` A n . - IZS --. .. _ . . -: '•,- ..:',.' .'-' ~,,.,. • '., . ~-. 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Ponisi. )NATIONAL THEATRE.—The inimitable ineations of chadicter, which are given iightly;'W-717. the celebrated comtnedian Mr. G. E. L9eice;ltre: drawing, 83 !night be expected, large ass'esublnefk_, l , The new 'burlesque, entitled Pizarrobus,' successful. TALON THEATRE, H AVANNAI4.—The opera of E Templario has been produced at this theatre with unusual splendour, both as respects scenery and dresses. The artists to whom the principal parts were committed were Salvi, Badiali, and Tedesco, who plainly showed that they were anxious for the success of El Templario (the Knight Templar). The publid, however, . received it with marked coldness. JENNY LIND.-- Besides the Many traits recorded of the gencroSity eiereied -by Jenny Lind, bsides large s ums g i ven b y thi S pions-lauy to the h oip i ta l i of Sari Juan de Dios, Sr. Francis do Paul, and St. I,tz:irus, I;ve have the plent:ure of nnnonocing several other works of charity which'she has performed. Among these !stands pre-Eminent the gift of 7,000 dollars to the Ursuline Convent of Nuns, to go to the fund for the building their new church.—qaceta de la Havana. N r ~~~~ y.. 11~~ t~?B'•'t :; NEW MUSIC. SONGS.—' Who'll be an Old )11 - an's Darling IP' and "Push Along ! Keep Noshing or fVeck or .Nothin2.." Both written, composed, and published by J. iieuler, Bury-place, Bloomsbury. The first is a song of an old bachelor, describing his career in love affairs until the age of seventy, when, having arrived at the years of discretion, he is very desirous of getting a wife; by way of atonement for past folly. The words are humorous, and the music apprOpriate to give expression . to them. The " Fiddle liddle chorus of the chuckling old gen tleman, extremely anxious to get married, but fully determined not to have." any cress-grained_ clignet"---- is unctuous,ansl . we can imagine a Farren or a Frank . Matthews. inaki!tg„.twkof itcting.4.ong, : ; , a rtii /*Kotp Zirifig l and We' modern go-ahead Movement ';of and itelinf fixim twenty.tO one hundred Mild intellect an Mr. Beillbr; who seems to his 6 iolud,ottliWairtihroo,°`-'4l -good old tunes hate been over-worited tirrie/ • his in*ntive flicultli s l o the produ c ti on o f visnr one*, and the . melodies:W both' these songs are good--the..Y-, 4.tter is particularly spirited, and very ap-, plicable to the " high pressure power" of the verses, which, according to the title-page, :were written with " the poet's eye in a fine frenzy rolling."_ Here is a specimen-- "Short reckoning and the shortest day, Because it quickly passes, Men like, and then short courtships—they Are loved by all the lasses. And so admired quick people are That, 'stead of priest or .vicar, They patronise the registrar, Because he marries quicker! And going fifty miles an hour 7 All slower movements loathing— The fashion is high presspre pow'r,' And all is neck or nothing!" THE CAPTURED EAGLE.—The noble bird captured by a gamekeeper of John Arkwright, Esq., of Hampton Court, in this county, has, we are informed, escaped from his prison. The keeper was doing something to the cage, when the eagle took advantage of the opportunity to escape from his ignominious confinement.—Hereford Journal. THE METROPOLIS BUILDINGS • BlLL.—Yesterday the Bill brought into the House of Commons by Sir George Grey to amend the Metropolitan Buildings Act was printed. It contains no fewer than (45 clauses. Whittlesea Mere is now free from water, and next year will, no doubt, be under the plough. Various articles in gold and silver have been taken from the bottom ; among other things, a gold censer, very many.swords, and a valu able chandelier, which, when lighted up, represents the west front of Peterborough Cathedral. Drains are being cut in all directions, and in all probability many more relics will be found.-21. Cambridge Paper. LINC LUDDE N A BBEY .—Th e p i cturesque ruins of Lincludden Abbey, near Dumfries, have sustained consider able injury in a point which must interest antiquarians. The Turnpike Tower," a tall isolated clump, fell to the ground last Sunday. Lincludden Abbey was founded in 1165, and on account of the alleged misbehaviour of its in mates, was converted into a college in 1379, and as suety became the dowry of Margaret, daughter of the then King of Scotland, when she was married to William, lord of Nithsdalo and Galloway. The tower which has just fallen was erected when the building was turned into a collegiate institution. It formed a very interesting part of. the ruins. The Royal Scottish arms were richly sculptural on itst front. ROYAL ARSENAL, WOOLWICH, FEB. teen waggons, each cod' akningpße ton of shot, and ,drawn by four horses, in charge-of,Wree mounted non-commi ss i one d officers and two gunnens and - drivers of the Royal Artillery, left the Royal Arsenal at nine o'clock a.3f, to-day for Ken sington Palace, the slicrf being intended to be used in testing the galleries of the Crystal Palace. In addition to the mounted detachments attached to each waggon, then was a detachment of two non-commissionet o ffi cers and twenty_ • gunners as an eked on foot ; the whole command of Captain Gregory, with two Lieutenants; Captain and Adjutant Adye, of the field-batteries, accompanied the party. DINNER AT THE MANSION-HOUSE.—Last night the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress received nearly 200 of the members of the Court of Common Council and their wives, at dinner in the Egyptian Hall. At this entertain ment there were present the Common Councilmen of his Lordship's ward, and of twelve other wards, the remaining wards having been entertained at the banquet on the 12th instant. By the decease of the Rev. G. Trevecke, vicar of Mogan. that extensive and valuable living, estimated at LOW/. per annum, is placed at the disposal of the patroness, Lady Bassett. THE Court' or CHANCERY.—The annual accounts respecting the Court of Chancery required to be laid before Parliament were printed on Saturday. The fees received in the year ending the 24th of November last were 151,4981. lBs. 4d. Annexed to the return is another, respecting the business in the Court. In the year ended the 2d of Novem ber last there were 8,350 matters disposed of by the Court, on which day there were 735 appeals, pleas, demurrers, &c., standing in the books for hearing. FIVE CHILDREN PolsONED.—Yesterday an inquest was held by Mr. H. M. Wakley, the deputy coroner, at the King's Head Tavern, Little White Lion-street, Seven Dials, to inquire touching the death of fly am Star, aged nine years. From the evidence adduced it appeared the deceased and four other children, on Thursday last, picked up outside the shop of Mr. Fowler, oilman, Lisle-street, Leicester :,qurire, a quantity of beetle wafer (a poisonous compound used for destroying those insects), and it being sweet in taste, with a deep red colour, they conceived it to be a sweetmeat, and ate some of it. Soon after they were attacked with must alarming symptoms, and Star was taken by his parents to Charing-cross Hospital. The usual antidotes were administered, but without effect. It was shown that the poison in the waters was sugar of lead. The coroner and jury were of opinion that such dangerous substances should not be cast into public thoroughfares. Th• jury returned a verdict of " Accidentally poisoned." The other four chil dren arc in a dangerous state, and not expected to recover. THE MEMBERS FOR THE WEST RIDING.—The result of the division on Mr. Disraeli's motion on the distress of owners and occupiers of land, which reached this town on Friday morning last, took every one by surprise, as it was not anticipated that the Ministers would have so small a majority as fourteen in a house of five hundred and fifty- I iaellexhibition gquoudasntoitly ofand fifty three Members. The Protectionists hailed it as a virtual defeat of the Ministry, and the Free-traders were equally astonished at the closeness of the division ; but the most astonishing part of all to the supporters of protection was the fact that ilk. Edmund Denison and Mr. Cobden had joined hands upon the question. This remarkable vote on the part of the former gentleman created great disappointment and 1 vexation amongst his supporters and friends in the Doncaster polling district. At first it was stoutly maintained that a mistake bad been made in the printing of the division list, and that the name of Ni. E. Denison was that of the lion. Member for Halton. This impression, however, was quickly removed by observing that Mr. Evelyn Denison had paired off upo:i the motion with the Hon. Manners Sutton. The farmers were, indeed, loud and bitter in their complaints at the course adopted by Mr. Edmund Denison, as they justly considered that the motion of Mr. Disraeli was such as the Hon. Member for the West Riding might have consistently and cordially supported. Whatever may have influenced Mr. Denison in giving his vote against a motion for the re lief of h ot e ' a t r he th a a g t r t ic h u e lt l i i ir o i n st . s, m i e t in i b s er p t r o e i tti. he ea4e s n t t iz l i r , o li m ng l i hat d w a • - e s u l t i a p g p e o ( r l t er s ! himself p e i c t o u n i s s t i e d , e ruthis former a Frenchap pointed goods d thea f r tNhoert Exhibition,ll e c of carrying nhgeTtof London has been Steam-shipping Company . av THE GREAT EXIIIBITIoN.— The Ie Dunkirk, G enetroa General this ‘: .crewo u a _ of France to convey the considerably the estimation cf this arrangement out in try, and with th© view o a l , n ' e e n . e t h r a steam-s t h e i n p t , ntnh the h e c o m line- bringing for the purpose of . will be required and afforded in dis t r i ,a s i a l. ;is i l i a ns et d o e r3 c : ii i i i e t d an o n n e . r pi t a o . the greatest dispatch by the company for the purpose, - , ; ,a on arrival in consequence of the limited charging ar ticles in the build Ihe screw-steamer E lof : l i f t o ,g r . depositing so large a Rat Auckland and is te a to arrive immediately with the first instalment of ce:7i)teributions to the Exhibition. It is believed that the . of goods to be brought front France (literal) will amount to about 2,000 tics weight. has period be e r i i l t t s t . e l h i i s e e fa d _ -.-Za I N CREASE IN THE COAL TRADE.—The coal trade in Monmouthshire ; is rapidly extending, and so densely crowded have the ute Docks of Cardiff been, that notwith standing every facility for the rapid shipments of coal, much delay has been experienced in meeting the demand. In order properly to meet this great extension of the staple trade of the port and the district, it has been proposed to construct another dock to the eastward of the present docks, for the accommodation of large vessels, and a project has been mooted to convert the sea -lock into a dock. The merchants, and others interested in the trade, have taken the matter up, an d petitioned the trustees of the Bute Docks on the subject. In the valley of Aberdare, Glamorganshire, several very deep pits are being sunk, with every prospect of success.— Ilereibrd Jourval. EXTRAORDINARY SOMNAMBULISM at St. Helen's) respectable young man (a clerk in an oflice—Last week a atter attiring him roe front his bed about six o'clock, and, the -two miles, through the town to Southport, Y ":en iiv ' e o'clock in the Rainford and Ormskirk, and not till . _, . . .after noonself in his Sunday clothing, he left t house, and proceeded when he After some inquiries as to his a g lk am ho o m ng e tlwsan di d d h l i r is a o w f ak th e e , village. foundtarhteidmsilielkjotol.tiwn whereabouts, &c., he immediately a, breaking 'and without his fast, for the best a little fatigued, . v hen changing again, where ho arrived about one o clocknext morning, not to transfer 55., which were in the pockets morning, omitted wore.—Liver ol el • - of the clothes he daily , Po trontele, FICK PACKET SERV ICE. —According to the POsT-OF of all reasons, he having, as his garments in the u sual document , p ublished ;yesterdr , y, the total charge for t h e Post-office packet . service for the current year is esti mated ut 802,496/., viz., 42/ , ,4251. f or contract p ac ket ser vice, , and 82 ti7ll. expense of Q ueen ' s vesse l s . Th e BUM voted last year was 764,2361. ~. ~. Z AreP Just published, Svo., cloth, 125., THE COTTON and . COMMtRCE of INDIA considered in relation to the Interest of Great Britain ; with Remarks on Railway Communication in the Bombay Presidency. By JOHN CHAPMAN, Founder and Manager of the Great India Peninsula Railway Company. London : John Chapman, 142, Strand. SPRING CUP. yrs st lb yrs st lb Doubt Cauriri . Baroness 5 7 9 Panope 4 7 5 d Becton 4 7 9 Wilmont Little George .. ... 4 7 9 Unity Conveyor 4 7 9 Panope, Little George, Unity, Doubt, and Reversion, were all the go at " the corner" yesterday, but I remain of the same opinion as expressed last week; and should Cauriri and Unity fail in obtaining the first two places, I should take Dawson's horse in reversion, expecting to see Baroness and Conveyor beat both the cracks. The Hurdle Race seems to be a foregone conclusion in favour of the Seignor of Holderness or the Little Queen; with the exception of Lord George, Fugleman (d), and one or two outsiders, the whole of the entries will start for this race, and I shall expect to see Valiant and Miss Collingwood in very good positions. For the Grand National Steeplechase somewhere about twenty-four or twenty-five will run, viz.:— st lb st lb Sir John ll 12 Tipperary Boy .. ... 10 3 Vain Hope ll 8 Mulligan lO 2 Sir Peter Laurie ... 11 7 Rescue... Peter Simple Victim lO 13 Currig _ 9 12 Fugitive d Farnham Rattrap Hair-and-Half lO S Sam Hood Volatile Grey Steel mare De Ginkle Shinrone lO Maurice Daley Young-un Maria Day Abd-el-Kader lO 44 Sobersides - 9 4 Penrith Fugitive, I anticipate, will be about the mark, with Rattrap, Tipperary Boy, Mulligan, Fogleman, Abd-el- Kader, Maria Day, Victim, and Sir John immediately in her rear; from this batch I should sift as the most chaffy Fogleman, Abd-el-Kader, Maria Day, Victim, and Sir John; and should the daughter of Rush miss the mark, Tipperary Boy or Mulligan will then, I prognosticate, fill up the vacancy. I am, Sir, yours, &c., THE SPIRIT OF TLIE TURF. Feb. 25, 1851. THE WINDOW-TAX.--A public meeting of the in habitants of the ward of Aldersgate and the vicinity NV as held yesterday at the City of London Literary Institution, Aldersgate-street, " to consider the propriety of petitioning the House of Commons against the continuation of the win dow-tax, or the substitution of a house-tax in lieu thereof." Sir Peter Laurie, alderman of the ward, presided. The chairman, in opening the proceedings, remarked that since he had signed the paper convening that meeting, the Mininisters, whose intended measure they were then met to oppose, had tendered their resignation, and it was, of course, impossible to say what course would be pursued by their successors. As, however, it was not improbable that an attempt might be made either to continue the obnoxious window-tax, or to enact in its stead others of an equally objectionable character, he thought the present meet ing was by no means unnecessary, and he hoped it might have the effect of preventing a new Chancellor of the Exche quer from attempting to impose such unjust and unpopular burdens as the window, the house, and he would add, the income-tax.—(hear.) Mr. 11. Besley then moved the fol lowing resolution :—" That this meeting call on their fellow citizens to join them in protesting against the imposition of any new tax, and demand that the surplus revenue be ap propriated to meet any deficiency which may arise from the total and immediate repeal of th© window-tax." The reso lution was seconded by Mr. W. A. Saull, and carried unani mously. The meeting was afterwards addressed by Messrs. Stacy, Mottram, Woodward, and Sibley, and the following resolutions agreed to nem. con.:.--" That this meeting cannot consider any Government sincere in their professions of sani tary reform, who persist in retaining a law that shuts out from our dwellings such essential preservatives of health as light and air."—" That these resolutions be embodied in a petition, signed by the inhabitants of this ward, and presented to the House of Commons by John Masterman, Esq., one of the senior Members for the City." THE COURT-MARTIAL ON LIEUT. W. HUTCIIINSON. —The sentence of the court-martial lately assembled at the Royal Marine Barracks, Stonehouse, for the trial of First ,Lieutenant William Hutchinson, of the Royal Marines, having been approved by the Admiralty, was promulgated at the barracks on Saturday last (22d inst).l The charges against Lieutenant llutchinson were, for conduct unbe coming the character of an officer and a gentleman, in using abusive language and kicking his superior officer, Captain J, F. Britttain, on the evening of the annual fancy dress ball in connexion with the Royal Western Yacht Club. The offensive words used were—" Here, here's your wife flirting like hell with that fellow Paken ham ;" and on Captain Brittain retorting, "It's like your impertinence, and it's a lie," Lieutenant Hutchinson asked him to come outside the ball-room, and on his doing so he kicked him as he was going down the stairs. The sentence of the court was that Lieutenant W. Hutchinson be dismissed, and he has been dismissed accordingly. In his defence, Mr. Hutchinson raised a question as to the juris diction of the court to try him, it being a military court martial, and he having been, at the time the offence was stated to have been committed, and at the date of the Ad miralty warrant for th e c ourt-martial, an offic e r of Ro y al Marines, in actual service and on full pay in the Royal Navy as a lieutenant o f Royal Marines, on h oard her Majesty's ship Impregnabl e . It is understoo d that Mr. Hutchinson will, on this g roun d, a ppeal against the finding and sentence of the court. With this view he put in a protest of non jurisdiction on the first day of the court's sitting. EXETER HALL. MR. HORSLEY'S NEW ORATORIO OF DAVID. Mr. C. H. Horsley's new oratorio of David was produced here last evening, under his own superin tendence, and its success was complete. Mr. C. H. Horsley has long been known as an attentive student of Mendelesshon, and that he has become imbued with the spirit of the great master is evident from this work. The overture is a very fine composition : it is in D minor, and proves at once that Mr. C. H. Horsley is a most accomplished and learned mu sician. Indeed, the oratorio throughout bears witness t o the scholarship and thorough musical knowledge of the composer. The choruses are exceedingly fine, and the instrumentation throughout is perfect. The solo parts, which were admirably rendered by Miss Birch, Miss Williams, Mr. Lockey, and Mr. Weiss, are replete with melody. It is said that this oratorio was offered to the Sacr©d Harmonic Society, and refused ; we congratulate Mr. Horsley on the occurrence ; it would have been most grating to his ear to have beard the beautiful choruht.s of David murdered by the hoarse and out-of-tune sing ing amateurs who " do" the choruses at the Sacred Harmonic Society. The hall was crowded to exces , , and Mr. Horsley was warmly applauded on entering and on leaving the orchestra. AMERICAN THEATRICALS. ITALIAN OPERA. llOUSE.—Lucrezia Borgia has attract 3d a large audience, which could not but be come enthusiastic at the representation—for it was admirable. Beneventano, Lorini, and Ainalia Patti, distinguished themselves ; and the personation and vo calization of Parodi were so remarkable, that words cannot adequately express the character of her triumphs. The second act was an exhibition of terrific gran deur, wrought with wonderful power by the vocalist; and the whole performance was a display of quali ties, combined with such astonishing force and per fection, that the public were excited to the utmost degree of enthusiasm. At the end of each act, the continued applause summoned Parodi and the other vocalists before the curtain ; and in the final s cene nature seemed exhausted, and Lucrezia fell at the feet of Gennar o , overpowered with e x citement. V seen all the greatest vocalists of Europe a singe: hundred times, but Parodi is the noblest dramatic n b them all ; we make no exceptions, or reservations. Her last appearance but one will when Max Maretzek is to have his co m plimentary benefit. b e in Semiranzide, nautical specta- BOWERY THEATRE.—The sp lendid the Wave, is witnessed cle entitled the Wizard The scenery astic cheering. every night of its pr od uctionf w i i s th e t x la c e el n l i e o n s t t , enthusi astic u t s h i e - Mr. J. R. Scott has gained for dramatic • • himself a c acting is golioadra.cter for great celebrity, in his inimitable personation of Charles Faulkner. Lrcaum.—The new mythological piece of The World's Fair, or Columbia in the Clouds, and the glorious farce of Betsey Baker, are attract ing great crowds to this theatre. In the former there is not a subject of interest passing at the time which is not wittily com mented on, from the gas monopoly to the disappear ance of the signs. Mary Taylor, as Columbia, gave a most splendid and amusing transcript of the guar dian of this happy land. Brougham's Jove is a fine specimen of the magnilcquent. This piece must draw immensely, and become extremely popular. BROADWAY THEATRE.—The magnificent romantic spectacle of Faustus, which has been represented Ana at 5 on Saturdays only. uses " tr Iv a Boats marked t qu arte from Fenek.ttrch-street Station to all parts of London r of an hour. 4u4 °wICIC WHARF, BLACKWALL, ma the arrival of from tke Fenehureh-street Station. ' 4, 11 , IMPORTANT TO READ. • e— AND ECONOMY COMBINED, AND SILVER 8 41) SUPERSEDED. 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