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C DNTRACT for BLACK IRONMONGERY. Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy, Somerset-place, September 26, 1850. The Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland do hereby give notice, that on TuEsnAr, the 29th October next, at One o'clock, they will be ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying her Majesty's several Dockyards with liG&CIi IfiO3IONGERY, under a contract for twelve months certain, and afterwards until the expiration of six months' warning. Patterns of the Articles may be seen at her Majety's Dockyard at Deptford, and the Conditions of the Contract, a Schedule of the Ar- tides, and a Form of the fen ler may be obtained at the said Office. No Tender will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him, duly authorised in writing. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, and bear in the left-han :corner the words " Tender for Black Iron mongery," and must also be delivered at Somersst•place, accom panied by a letter signed by tw , responsible persons, engaging to become bound will' the person tendering, in the sum of 2,0001. for the due performance of the Contr,:et. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH SALE. CUSTOM -HOUSE, LONDON, SEPT., 1850. For SALE, by Order of the Honourable the Commissioners of her Majesty's Customs, at the Commercial Sale Rooms, Mincing lane, on Tuesday Bth, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th,and Friday 11th October, 1850, at .Twelve o'clock at Noon precisely, the following GOODS for Home Consumption, viz. : Agate Seal Pieces, &c., Artificial Flowers, Amber Manufactures, Baskets, Berlin Einhro•dery,Beads, Books, Boxes, Bronzes, Bronze Powder, Brandy, Brooch Pieces, Braces, Brushes, Buttons, Buhl Tables, Butter, Coffee Pots, Cameos, Capsules, Carpets, Candelabras, Carved Furniture, Old l China Ware, Coral Ornaments, Cologne Water, Cotton Stocks, Clocks, Embroidery, Fans, Feathers, dressed, Frames for Pictures, Furniture, Fur Linings for Mantles, Galon, Glove hands, Goloshes, Hair Fronts, Guards, &c. ; Iron, cast and wrought, Jewel lery, Lamps, Lay Figure, Lace, LucAer Matches, Musical Instru ments, Malachite, Mats, Oil, Opera-glasses, Pencils, Posnatum, Port folios, Pocket Idsoks, Porcelain, Pipes, Bowls, Tubes, &e., Plums, Purses, Prints, Pimento, Rosewater, Sala l Spoons, Forks, &c., Se gars, Segar-tubes, Shawls, Shaving-cases, Scissors, Snuff, Soy, Spirits various, Silk Manufactures and articles, Swiss Cottages, &c. ; Straw Twist and Cordonnet, Succades, Tea, Tobacco, Toys, Walking Canes, - Waistcoat Pieces etnbroidered, Waistcoating, Watches, Watch-keys, Wetch.guards, Watch-springs, Watchmakers' Instruments, Wine, Woods sawn, and various other goods. The above goods may be viewed at the Queen's Warehouse, Cos house, Thames-street; at the London, St. Katherine,,and West India Docks ; and at the Tobacco Ground, Rotherhithe, on Friday 4th, Sa turday sth, and Monday, 7th October, 1850, from Ten o'clock in the Morning until Three o'clock in the Afternoon, and on the days of sale, from Ten o'clock in the Morning until Twelve o'clock at Moon. Catalogues may be had at the Queen's Warehouse, Custom ksuse, price One Shilling each. CITY OF LONDON MARKETS PROTEC TION ASSOCIATION. At a Meeting held at the George Hotel, Smithfield, Sept. 13, 1850, Besofvett unanimously, That a Society, to be called " THE CITY OF LONDON MAR , LETS PROTECTION ASSOCIATIQN," be now formed; and that all interested in the Objects proposed 'be admissible as members of a such Association, upon payment of the subscription of One Guinea, or upwards, their liability being limited to the amount subscribed. That the efforts of the Association be immediately and energeti cally directed towards the attainment of the following objects : 1. The continuance of the City of London Markets In or near their Present central position. 2. Equitable Compensation for all loss or injury consequent ' Upon any removal of, the existing Markets. 3. Such improvements and regulations in the construction and government of those Markets, and of their neighbourhoods, as shall be conformable to the recommendations or requirements of the §anitary Commissioners. 4. Protection of the common interests of the producer and con- Minter against any unreasonable charge in the shape of Toll or other ' Wise. • That the affairs of this Association be conducted by a Committee, consisting of the fAlowing gentlemen, with power to add to their ' .. n aMbers:—Messrs. James Blacket, T. Challis, Circuit, W. Johnson, " , arriplough, T. Williams, L. Thompson, Cayley, Armstrong, E. J. ~ avis, F Blacket, Hood, Cotterell, G. Hill, C. Butler, vv' helpdale, John Hill, G. Scamell, J. T. Bedford (Deputy), and J. Williams. That Mr. James Blacket be President, and Mr. Thomas Challis T reasurer; to whom Subscriptions are payable at his Bank, No. 37, goalthileld. JAMES BLACKET, President. EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY. EXCURSION TO CAMBRIDGE AND BACK. " On SUND tY, the 29th September, and on each Sunday during ve tober, a SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Bishopsgate Station at 8 15 44 ., and return at 8 P.M. Fares to Cambridge and Back. First Class Second Class Third Class . 6s. . 4s. By crder, C. P. RONEY, Secretary. tiehopsgato Station, September 14, 1850. • EXCURSION TO THE LAKES OF KILLARNEY. LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY. 1, Ti ckets available for Three WeekS, enabling parties to visit Dub 4, Cork, and the Lakes of Killarney, with the privilege of stopping Z . Points of interest on the Chester and Holyhead Line, are issued . bona the following Stations, where full particulars may be had : Ist Class. 2d Class. .. 0 £5 0 .. 5 0 4 5 .. 4 4 310 .. 4 0 3 5 London to Kiaarney and back Birmingham ditto ditto Manchester ditto ditto Chester ditto ditto • By order, MARK HUISII. General Manager's Office, Euston Station; August 9, 1850. LONDON to BOULOGNE DIRECT. Bt._ The COMMERCIAL COMPANY'S powerful and splendid 1131 M-ships, CITY of BOULOGNE or Fray,LD, from LONDO... - -.4 DGE WHARF, every Tuesday and according to tide — Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7, Morning. Friday, Oct. 4, at 10, Morning. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at I, Morning. Friday, Oct. 11, at 2, Morning. .4 841 ° 01 1, 125.; Fore Cabin, Bs. Places booked throughout from • adott to Paris at the following low charges:— Saloon and First Class Rail ............ 345. 6d. Fore Cabin and Second Class Rai1........ 2bs. Od. Fore Cabin and Third Class Rail 21s. Od. 11 articulars of freight, &c., al theompany's , 4 4 r P- street East ; or the Univer pp sa y l at Office ,Regentcircus, Offices , VIRE and LIFE AGENCY , k A favourable opportunity offers itself for two or three appoint• la o ._ , as Metropolitan Ants to an esta'Aished Office of high stand. y ' w o h Y a m te l v d e e r h . a handsome income may be secured without any out st a ,?! Particulars, ddres, pre-paid, A. Z , Messrs. aily, Brothers, ...Loners, aSatiss!actory references indispensßable. ,FORD'S WELLINGTON FAMILY and Th is COMMERCIAL lIOTEL, DALE-STREET, LIVERPOOL. b ock Hotel, situated in the immediate vicinity of the Exchange, fir ; and other places of public and commercial resort, is fitted up w at-rate style, and the accommodations tbr American , F orei g n, as hi, a s English strangers, will be found everything t hat is desirable, Cook the arrangements of the "Cuisine" are in the hands of a first-rate e ; The Proprietor urther wishes to intimate that hi Coffee loti n :,' °ll Thaercial Rooms, as well as Sitting and Bed Rooms, s will be li.`Lsecond to none in the kingdom. Wh o o ty '. The charges for servants are included in the Bill (exc e p t those I n LY staY a few hours), viz., Walter, Porter, and Chambermaid, tea s , LI respectfully intimated that all further payment is unne r. 1 10 PARENTS and GUARDIANS.—A p ortion 44 4 , 1. of the extensive Premises in Regent-street, occupied by 11 0y„!* NICOLL, will in fature be devoted for the production of .. 4 ist e " ,and YOUTIIA' CLOTIIING, to unusual d gieji(rYle, and flnisk, besides having such a further exhibit recommendationgo ion Urability and ve cost. tor e gog* Caps and Gowns, with moderate every kind of Garment calculate d n D•sure, duties, or exercise, and such as are worn by Young Oo at the Colleges and Great Puoc Schools. These are al- ` e adY to be met with at the Warer li ooms of 11. J. awl D. Nl qath':. Merchant Clothiers, Paletet Patentees, and Manufacturers of eo lte gent-street (from 114 to 120 inclusive), and 22, Cor n h ill. but s. 11.0,N. - Many have assumed the use of the word " PALE T OT," terhil'nBsrs. NICOLL are the Sole Patentees of the design and m f a ttire *.).ithis Witer or Summer Substances) employed in the mann inexpensiveac and gentlemanly article of costume. EIS Signor CARLO CATANEO, Surgeon tlT,,,,Graduate of the University of Padua, perfectly cures, in a few :‘ , 11, 8 - 1 ;e GOUT, whether acute or chronic, by external application, t4 ,ly, I , e sil proved in various instances of distinguished persons in t _ ti e 4 :1 Presence of well-known physicians et that country. Patieuts from Tea to Three daily, and attends to apply his zszo.,._ftt their residences. 49, Duke -street, St. James's, London, September 27, 1850. PkTROLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE I 4 t , w. ASSURANCE COMPANY, &Th t,„ CO VENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON. R'ta ~,.`„, - , U RT '1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie ;Zee: a ils Company took place ' on the 25th . instant, at the Head -13 11 o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the ~ st iu ri which is too lengthy for publication :- 11' 4 11 1 : g t ile past year no claims have arisen from deaths in England. i b7,ethert2" in Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for 2001. —making t-tah t , ool ., which have been paid. This is far below the expected 3, t ver e V:,and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how al% .oe life of generally suffered from the epidemic of last th T4 nu a ist lhber of lives assured between the Ist of June, 1849, and twm," • 41 1 Y, 1850 was more than double the number Issued in ,tyrop-Prop preceding. „ole. s ,";t; were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,963/.25. 6d.: )1, 4 44, 1 I. comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1 . 251. 6s. 4, e r . 1 P olicies lapsed, representing 6,0481., upon which 3201. 3s. t i Z e cl by the Company in the shape of premiums 04„Tran n . "' t c -munencement of the Company to the Ist of June last, Cs were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 12s 6d., pro- Vllati,, n Annual premiums 3,7321. lie. ficl. Of these 54 lapsed, lg. i s -. F to 23,9901. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were ' ea. ving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to 4%44. Ilast meeting T h .... 3 loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001., 1/ 4 ,. Iod. only was advanced. fe,, 'eotors were also highly gratified to report that within the 4:C eh ' f . 'Months they had considerably extended their business on lih l 'Et an " 4,l l4 having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur a gentleman of hi g h st a nding in Paris, distinguished for tck un q. , Y and ability i n fi nanc i a l an d i n a ll assurance matters, e a.ra er „the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris, ‘p of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis,Evecque s already within the last three months effectedn. n. b , h mount of business, not only in Life Assurances, but a in o A r Nt, Itntriediate and Deferred. Nise to-sous resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning kt..-Nan ;he Right Revere n d Chairman, Bishop Morris, the Vice k-i% th ' Actuary, Secretary, and Medical Officers of the estabitsh ktqi. e . 'flengtc separated, highly gratified at its present re sults Droetisi:ec 1'0 4 ; CULVERWELL'S NEW WORKS. be had of Sherwood, 23, Patern re oster-row ro ; Carvalho; 9 he iteet ; Mann, 32, Cornhill ; or dict fm the author, pilling each ; by post, Is. 6d. t„ ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. ttlit'alli,,,lealth, Recreation, and rational Use of Time." ,tor2as ;4-",.:---Early Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ea 41'1 "ta, the Environs of Loudon—The Parks, Lanes, Hills • Nt O t il 4, 4 10;18, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country ktgoilak:„.. Rambles—The Sea—London at Night —Evening. at Home tskj h erirarna--On Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Bathing , Air, ° cauPation, & c . 4 "aziNTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Two 'Vols. MIT 'w „„ Vol I. THE LAKES ; SKETCH OF EDINBURGH, &C. tr N Ic Vol. 11. - -4 S OF KILLARNEY; REMINISCENCES OF DUBLIN, &c. , / MAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID. t: l 4 Da. 44t th ree seore years and ten our course may run." h lts li.Var r la t S -elv of almost every form (cause and cure) of ner liNiqrtg Clied health and enfeebledeas constitution, tud that harasses tie. old , .ets the man of plure, business, or sy, and am e7.e. With tables and rules for the diet and physical regu etYsday Ilr. THE PASSIONS. Wh Rt 1, a Passions hurt the body—what imp:Toyes Ot t , i4 t rtiths as refined as Athens ever heard. 1111:1ZZ 'Life's pilgrimage, The advent from infancy to old The• .e of U 've• 4 1(1, 4 0tt „21'. Chastity and its infringements. The casuaiti 3 ‘ 4, 11 4 --.4 and d issipation, with illustrations, graphic. edifiU've• Advocacy of early marriages- narrative, V. N oci 4 . THE MARRIAGE STATE. 404 rkolutt.To be o r not to be, that is the question. " lip,l%.6gardbLaws and obligations of nature, society, and re -I,'''re ton 1,..g Mart' 8 tag% to be observed by either sex. Time and 'l4• :eal.i n e .,ettre he " 4,", as to age, temperament, complexion, and 4eeti ve n aithY offspring, with the art of rearing them. 10'1; 03 8 and its removal. Sterility and its conversion. b. 44) • J. ett• e/I LVXR Zetiy.. tiv -WELL, M.D. (1841), M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A. ".(411.1.4741073% Years Medical and Forensic Referee in these O. a ours daily till eV*. Evenings. seven till nine. Kent-street. _.--- - - ---;7 . - . -- -' . _ / ----e-------te----?----7"51'7717---- _, L. ..: - ' 7 ' • '''''',.. ,- ...,',2. - ,,51,:. 1 . , -'•-•'> 1 • ~ i 1, .. 1 • ~ s - - •,''... f' spe4 . a ..,.,.' i ~, ~-. ~.., ..•,. / •-• . ' '\,-- , -''''. • ..,..:- , - .., s - -t ---*, \ - 4 ' 2 77 - --- r - a ---- ------N____ ,',,,,,,,• . „----..--o.ul • 3 ,. _ -.‘-, I ...It:, ye ! N I : 12, ,:k. \ ,-, -,......___ e. „ ,. f d''''-',. ; 1 1 L)••• ~-, .-- 'lt: -,‘ . 4, 4 ~...... ./ ....A7 , -.• , :-- , -;;;- - ---,‘,-0- ~, I t. z .:7, , i__ . - --- ziev -., I N , _ The . 4 , ,, , < a ' ‘'. 4..r:._;:. /,..: -4- .\‘ i 4 \'''-, ----- - 4 4 - ' :.*- • .'ff , '.!:' ~. - ' ',16 - Ir c fs" , „ ' 7), TE , 4 I ' . L'i ,:,: -,its., ........ •• s., , --- iiri. 4'4 , -- -.. .. v. , ' -;-, , ",•-, ~-..- ~. A, §'" :" 4.. ,_ezc__-e-7---- 7•-• NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. PORTSMOUTH, FRIDAY.—Last evening the officers of his Netherlands Majesty's frigate Prins Von Orange, 50, Captain Chevalier Bouriecius, were en tertained by the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral the Hon. Sir Bladen Cape], K.C.B. Besides the officers of the frigate there were present Chevalier Lous Van denberg, his Netherlands Majesty's Consul at this port ' • Captain Sir Henry Black w o o d, C apta i n Black wood, of the Victory, and Mrs. Blackwood; Captain Chads, C.B. ; Commander Moorsom, &c. The Dutch frigate is a noble specimen of naval architecture. We were honoured with an invitation to visit her to day, and accompanied his Excellency the Consul on board. She is in every respect a thorough man-of-war, ad mirably officered, manned, armed, and disciplined. The officers will be entertained to-morrow .evening by the officers of the 821 Regiment, in garrison here, and she will st.dl on Monday for Flushing. Chevalier Vandealn rg, the Consul, was received on board the frigate with all the honours paid to plenipotentiaries, and on leaving received a salute of eleven g u Tee Retrib ut i on steam-frigate, Captain Warden, went out of barb air this afternoon and saluted the Port klaiiral. She steamed on to the measured mil e to try her speed, and to cruise in the channel to well test her new character before being put upon her station. If she answer in machinery, it is rfported she will be increased fifty in complement, and four more guns in armament. the schooner yacht Xarifir, the Earl of Wilton, arrived in harbour this morning from abroad. Mr. Thotep.on's telegraphic lights are still under a course of trial, and are shown from the Victory to the Blenheim, at Spithead. On Wednesday night, in the eourse,of the communications between these ships, a rocket was thrown from the Victory, but owing, it is supposed, to its being a damaged one, it did not ascend properly, but took an oblique direction, and came into the d oc k yar d , at the Watering Island, where it was found burning ; fortunately it did not come into contact with anything inflammable, or damage might have been done. The Caradoc steamer, will pay off to-morrow. Captain Lord John Hay is paying a short visit to Captain Henderson, C. 8., at Southsea. There was to have been a grand field day on board the Excellent, where some shot, shell, rocket, and target practice was to have taken place, and prizes were to hav e b een g i ven b y Captain Chad's to the best marksman, but as the wind was blowing a stronggale right across the line of fire, the practice was, we un derstand, deferred. PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 26.—ROTAL MARINES.--A de tachment of 84 privates, with officers and non-com missioned officers, of the Woolwich division of Royal Marines, arrived here last evening by the 9 35 train. It will be made up to 178 men by the Plymouth division, and the detachment will take the place of the Bellerophon's complement, and sail in her to the West Indies to join the Wellesley. 186 privates, one captain, two lieutenants, three sergeants, four corporals, and four drummers of this division of Marines are to take the place of the Bellerophon's men. ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUE.--The following letter has been received by the members of the Royal Western Yacht Club at this port from Louis Napo leon Bonaparte : " Cherbourg, Septembre, 1850. " Messieurs,—Je suis fort sensible a votre offre gracieuse d'inscrire mon nom parmi ceux des person pages eminens qui figurent sur la liste de votre honorable club. Je l'accepte avic plaisir, et en vous r6tnerciant de vos souhaites pour la prosperite de is France j'en forme de sinceres avec vous pour l'union durable des deux nations. " Agreez Messieurs l'expression de mes sentiments tres distinguees. "Lours Pr. "Messieur s l es M em b res du RoyaINAP OLEON W. YaCht Club of England." CHATHAM, SEPT. 27.—The Albatross, 12 guns, Acting-Comm an d er E l li ot, arrived on the 23cl inst., bad her masts taken on.; yesterday, and she will be paid off to-morrow at twelve o'clock. The Bonetta, brigantine, of 3 guns, Lieutenant and Commander Frederick E. Forbes, from the west coast of Africa, came into the harbour on Wednesday afternoon last to be paid off here ; her crew, in cluding Marines, consists of 65 men. The prize money due to the officers and men is very consider.. able. The Spy, brigantine, 3 guns, Lieutenant and Com mander G. Western, from the west coast of Africa, is ordered to this port to be paid off, and the Water witch of 8 guns, Commander R. R. Quin, and crew of 80 men, including Marines, from Benguela, west coast of Africa, is also ordered for Chatham, to be paid off. The Poictiers, 72 - guns, Ca twin Peter Richards, - -811431siireCtedio navy. Tne Goodwill naval lighter arrived yesterday front Devonport with stores for this yard, and the Quail naval lighter is loading alongside the dockyard -wharf with stores for Pembroke. The brig Addison, of Stockton, arrived on the 24th from Petersburgh with a cargo of hemp for the dock yatd, and the ship John and Iserella, of South Shields; arrived yesterday from St. Petersburgh with a cargo of hemp for this dockyard. Detachments of regiments, consisting of the 25th Foot, 51st and 84th, to the number of 114 men, under command of Captain Woolley, 51st Ring' s Own Light Infantry, with Ensign Kennedy, 51st, Lieutenant 'Kenny, 84th, and Eusign Chute, 84th, embarked at .Gravesend this day on board the Duke of Bedford, for Afadris. The troops came from Chatham by the North Kent Railway. Colonel Kelly, commandant of the provisional battalion, with Staff Captain Jack son, from Chatham, were present to witness the em barkation of the soldiers. APPOINTMENT. WOOLWICH, SEPT. 27.—Surgeon John Bower (1841), to be Surgeon-Superintendent of the Emma Eugenia convict-ship. The Emma Eugenia was the vessel employed to carry stores to the edge of the ice, where they were put on board the vessels of Captain Austin's expedition. The Firefly steam-vessel, Commander George A. Seymour, on being again tried yesterday at the mea sured mile, made a speed of 7i knots per hour. Im mediately after the trial workmen from the Woolwich dockyard commenced putting on single floats, whieh were expected to give her a speed of 8 knots per hour when she run the measured mile this morning, which she was to do before going round this day to Ply. mouth. The Wasp steam-sloop returned to Woolwich yes terday evening, from her experimental trial. She ex ceeded the expectations of all on board, amongst whom were Lieutenant Robertson and Master-Com mander Allen, of the Black Eagle, in charge of the vessel, with all the officers studying steam, and Mr. Humphreys, Chief Engineer at the Dockyard. The speed attained was upwards of 61- knots per hour, the revolutions of the screw propeller being from 70 to 79 in some instances per minute. The screw slipped considerably, and when that is remedied it is expected she will increase her speed, and prove a most service able vessel. The Teazer steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Commander Selwyn, was paid off to-day at this port, and the crew will shortly have a considerable amount to receive as prize money. In March, 1849, she captured the Catarina de Born Fim, with 630 men, women, and children on board, and sent her away from the Bights, hoping to reach Sierra Leone in 16 or 20 days, which unfortunately extended to 42 day s —a period so long beyond the time calculated that great distress occurred on board from want of provisions. A circumstance which would have done credit to the inhabitants of the most civilized country occurred during the die tress which existed on board, and when they were nearly reduced to absolute want, as fur the last three days they had only the dried husks of capsicums and salt to subsist upon. About three or four days be• fore they were reduced to that extremity, a deputa tion of the men slaves came aft with an interpreter, and begged that the rest of the provisions then remaining should be dealt out to the women and children only, as they, the men, could last longer without food. Fortunately, within six days after that bright example, in a quarter where it could have been least expected, the vessel arrived at Sierra Leone, and the slaves were well provided for. The brass gun brought home by the Teazer, and described as being made to load at the breach, was captured from a native chief in 1820, and bad lain amongst old Government stores on the Gambia until it had at tracted the attention of Lieutenant-Commander Sel wyn, who had it bro ug ht h ome, and it is now depo. sited amongst the valuable collection of old arms in the Royal Military Repository at Woolwich. The Teazer had many difficulties to contend with while serving on the coast of Africa. In November, 1849, her rudder was completely eaten away by the corro sion of the metal in connexion with the keel, and an other was made of several pieces of thin iron fixed together with slight bolts, and strengthened by pieces of wood placed diagonally, and with that substitute for a rudder she completed her period of service and was brought home, and it is yet in such good condi tion that if necessary it might still serve as a rudder for a considerable period. FOREIGN NUTS.—The steamer Antwerpen, from Antwerp, has brought 3,230 packages of walnuts, besides 1,790 baskets and 42 cases of other kinds of fruits, the growth of Belgium. This is the largest importation of walnuts that has ever taken place on one occasion from abroad. The steamer Columbine, from the same port, has brought 2,265 baskets of walnuts, and 500 packages of other fruits ; the Governeur Van-Eyck, also from Antwerp, 2.067 packages of walnuts, besides 798 packages of other fruits, and also some peaches, a rare importation from abroad ; and the steam• ship Soho, from the same place, has brought 2,115 baskets of these nuts, in addition to a large quantity of other fruits, comprising pears, plums, and apples, and also peaches and grapes, rare articles of supply from Belgium. These large arrivals of walnuts from Belgium must be an important fea ture in the supplies to the metropolitan markets. _ .,.;_,,,,, ,..-" .. " --'''--- '- , .-_ 1.7.,...,, ,. N°. 18,101.] LONDON, SATURDAY E wir E - S Ny SEPTEMBER 28, 1850. [PRICE SD. CAMBRIDGE MONUMENT. GENERAL COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. Cusiastast-The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR. DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN-The Right Hon. Lord ROBERT GROSVENOR, M.P. Aldrich, Stephen J., Esq. (Secretary to the Royal General Annuity Society), IBa, Basinghall-street Anderson. the Rev. J. S. M., M.A., Brighton Anderson, George, Esq. (lion. Sec. to the Royal Society of Musicians), 12, Lisle-street, Leicester square Bain, George, Esq. (lion. Sec. to the Highland Society of London), Parliament-street Barber, the Rev. J. R., D.D., St. Paul's, Vauxhall Barnard, J. A. L., Esq. (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's society), Royal British Bank, Tokenhouse-yard *Bartley, George, Esq. (lion. Treasurer to the Covent-garden Thea trical Fun 1), 11, Woburn-square *Bennett, William, Esq. (Secretary to the Drury-lane Theatrical Fund) Cabbed, B. 8., Esq., M.P., F.R.S. (Treasurer), Brick-court, Temple *Charlier, J. Esq. (Secretary to the Royal Humane Society), 3, Tra falgar-square Clift, James, Esq., Bloomsbury-square *Cochrane, Charles, Esq. (Chairman o! - the Leicester-square Soup Kitchen), 40, Leicester-square Cox, R. S., Esq., 7, St. Paul's-churchyard Davies, William, Esq. (Secretary to the Asylum fur Female Orphans), Wistminster-bridge-road Douglas, Lieut.-General Sir Howard, Bart., .15, Green-street, Gros. venor-square Dousberry, Thomas, Esq. (Secretary to the Domestic Servants' Be nevolent Institution), 32, Sackvllle-street. Edridge, Thomas, Esq. (Member of the Committee of the Leicester square Soup Kitchen), 40, Leicester-square *Farraece, G. J., Esq. (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), s 7, Mount-street, Grosvenor-square Granby, tile Most lion. the Marquis of, M.P., 102, Piccadilly grant, George, Esq. (Secretary to the Servants' Provident and Ben& volent Society), 8, C. ek-street Hale, J. W., Esq. ( Member of the Committee of the Governesses' Benevolent Institution), Tollington-park Hall, S. C., Esq. (Member of the Committee of the Governesses' Be nevolent Institution), Marlborough-chambers, Pall-mall e es Harley, John Pritt, Esq. (Hon. Treasurer to the Drury-lane Theatri ,,steariedittl), 14, Tipper Gower-street ftblland, J. W., Esq. (Secretary to the Royal Society ofFemale Mu sicians), 13, st aeclesfield-street, Soho-square Hutton, Rev. Henry, M.A., Rector of St. Paul's, Covent-garden James, Jelin, Esq. (Secretary to the Society of Ancient Britons), Gray's Inn-road Joneo, John, Esq. (Secretary to the Leicester-square Soup Kitchen), 40, Leicester-square Jones, Jonathan, Esq. (Secretary to the Industrial Home for Gentle women), 39, Brunswick-square Labouchere, John, Esq. (Treasurer), Birchin-lane *Laing, the Rev. D., M.A., F.R.S. (Secretary to the Governesses' Benevolent Institution), st, Mornawton-road, Regent's-park Lliford, the Right Hon. the Lord, 10, Grosvenor-place Londonderry, the Most Hon. the Marquis of, Holderness House Lone, W. S., Esq. (Deputy-Chairman of Queen Adelaide's Free Dis pensary), Betlanal-green Lott, Mr. Deputy, F S.A., 43, Bow-lane Lusignan, the Rev. M. W., M.A. (313mber of the Metropolitan Sani tary Association), Allhallows, Upper Thames-street Lutwidge, R. W. S., Esq., 19, New-street, Spring-gardens Mackenzie, the Rev. Charles, M.A. (Hon. Secretary to the London Orphan Asylum), St. Helen's-place *Mackenzie, Colin, Esq. (Secretary to the National Philanthropic Association), Leicester-square *Marsden, W., Esq., M.D. (Founder of the Royal Free Hospital) Lincoln's Inn-fields Marsh, Henry Edmund, Esq., 2, Charlotte-row Meadows, Drinkwater, Esq. (Secretary to the Covent-garden Thee. trical Fund), the Grange, Michael's-grove, Brompton Meyinott, Edward, Esq. (Secretary to the Royal Infirmary for Chil. dren), 31, Stamford-street Nash, Charles, Esq. (Secretary to the Metropolitan Free Hospital), 8, Devonshire-square Nepean, the Rev. Evan, M.A., 21, Bolton-street Nicoll, Mr. Sheriff, Albany Nisbet, James, Esq., Berners-street Page, Thomas, Esq., C.F.., Middle Scotland-yard Peckston, the Rev. Thomas, M.A., 1, Gloucester-terrace, Cambridge. heath *Phillips, J. S., Esq. (Secretary to the Public Dispensary), Lincoln's Inn Powles, J. D., Esq., Bank-buildings Po ;small, Henry, Esq., 27, Gloucester-gardens, Westbourne-terrace *Rayner, T. 0., Esq., M.D., Associate King's College (Secretary to the Royal Maternity Charity), 1, St. Matthew's-place, Hackney road Reed, Andrew, Rev., D.D. (lion. Secretary to the Asylum for Idiots), Poultry Richardson, Henry F., Esq., F.L.S. (Founder of the British Benefi cent Society), 9, Lincoln's Inn-fields Rowdee, tha liev. Dr., Temple-grove, East Sheen Rowland, Lieut.-Colonel (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), Woolwich Shed len, Alexander, Esq. (Secretary to the Middlesex II ,spital), Charles-street *Solomon, Samuel, Esq. (Secretary to the Jews' Hospital), 5, Hoandsditch Soul, Joseph, Esq. (Secretary to the Orphan Working School), 32, Ludgate-hill *Stone, David Henry, Esq. (lion. Secretary to the City of London Hospitil for Diseases of the Chest), 6, Liverpool-street Street, W. Jesse, Esq. (Member of the Committee of the Governesses' Benevolent Institution), Lincoln's Inn-fields Talbot, the Right lion. the Earl, Park, Old Brompton Tapster, S. E., Esq. (lion. Secretary to the Hotel and Tavern Keepers' Provident Institution), Craven-street Tett, Charles, Esq. (Secretary to the Choral Fund Society), Polygon, Clarendon-square Thornton, Boyes, Esq. (lion. Secretary to the Hospital for the Cure of Diseases of the Skin), 25, New Bridge-street Twining, R., Esq. (Treasurer of the Public Dispensary, Line Inn), Strand Watts, Francis, Esq., F.S.A. (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), 1, Warwick-square, Pimlico Wire, Mr. Under-Sheriff, Swith n's-lane *Wood, George Watson, Esq. (Governor of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society), Victoria-square, Pimlico Wood, John, Esq. (Treasurer of the Royal General Dispensary, Al dersgate), 8, Falcon-square Wright, the Rev. T. P., M.A. (Hon. Secretary to the London Orpban Asylum), Dalston wm,,a uiaraea WIIII asterisxs torm the Aellug a.onnaittee. -- Treasurers -B. Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P., and John Labouchere. Esq. Bankers-Messrs. Coutts and Co. ; Messrs. Twining; and Messrs! Williams, Deacon, full Co. The Members of the Committee are anxious to collect such an amount of subscriptions as will enable them to raise that description of monument which will do equil justice to their own feelings and to the many exemplary virtues of his Royal Highness the late Duke of Cambridge. The above-named bankers and gentlemen are sr tiling to receive subscriptions ; and Mr, John Smart, the only authorised collector, will wait on such parties as may be desirous of contributing to this national object. By order, EDW. FREDK. LEEKS, Honorary Secretary, 2, Charlotte-row, Mansion-house, August 22, 1850. JPOLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. Ili LAST WEEK in London of the ALPINE SINGERS from Styria, who will perform several ot:thelr National Melodies, at Four, and in the Evenings (except Saturday) at Half-past Eight.—Lecture on the Hydro-Electric Machine, by Dr. Bachhoffner, daily at Two, and in the Evenings at a Quarter -past Nine.—Lecture on Chemistry by J. H. Pepper,.Esq., illustrating the Ancient Firey Ordeal and the Haul ling of Red Hot Metals, daily at a Quarter -past Three, and in the Evening.} at Eight.—Model of Weston's Patent Nova-Motive Rail way, at work daily.—New Series of Dissolving Views illustrating some of the Wonders of Nature, daily at Half-past Four, and in the Evenings at a Quarter to Ten; also a Series, exhibiting Scenes in the Arctic Regions and Ceylon, daily at One o'clock.—Diver and Diving-bell, &c., &c. Admission, I s.—Schools, Half-price. A RGYLL SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, St. James's. Open every Evening with Laurent's celebrated and unrivalled Band. Principal Cornet-a-piston, Mons. BOULCOURT, from Paris, and Artiste Attache to Mr. Strauss's Orchestra at the Baths of Vichy, France. The Subscribers are respectfully informed that Mr. Laurent, jun., having become Lessee to the above Rooms, begs to announce his In tention of applying to tho Honourable Magistrates for a Licence to the same Rooms, and, If granted, ha will give CONCERTS of a very suDerior description, in conjunction with his Dancing Academy. Mr. Laurent, jun., solicits the patronage of the subscribers and nobility in this new undertaking, pledging himself strenuously to cater for their amusement, and hopes to deserve a continuance of that liberal support which has hitherto been bestowed on this distinguished and popular establishment. Terms of Subwription:—Six months, Cl. 55.; one month, 11. Is.; one evening, Is. Doors open at Half-past Eight, Dancing commences at Nine pre cisely, closing at Half-past Eleven. iREMORNE GARDENS , On the Banks of the Thames at Chelsea. Open Daily at Three o'clock. Positively the LAST NIGHT cf the SEASON. UNE SHILLING ADMISSION. Children, Half-price. Sundays at Half-past Four. No charge for admission except by Refreshment Card—Sixpence. Children under Six years of age free. Director, Mr. T. B. Simpson, Albion, Great Russell-street, Co-. vent-garden. THIS DAY, September 28, The Proprietors beg to return their best thanks to the Public for the great patronage and support given to this Establishment during the present season, and to announce that the Entertainments so suc cessfully produced under their management will conclude this Even ing, Sept. 28, but the Gardens will be open at Half-past Four on Sundays, for Promenade, as long as the weather Invites. THIS DAY, a splendid amalgamation of the combined Attractions of the Gardens, with an extra display of Fireworks to crown the grand finale of the season. On MONDAY a Grand Extra Night, for the Benefit of the Secre tary, on which occasion Young Hernandez will make his appearance at the Gardens. All Tickets issued for the Gala last Thursday will be admissible on this occasion. NEPAULESE ARCIIERY GROUND. Ladies and gentlemen can here enjoy the health-promoting elegant exercise of the graceful bow, with the advantage of proper instrue , ion, gratis ! Shooting three dozen arrows before Five o'clock, ls. ; after Five, 6d. per dozen Matches for Dinner, Wine, and a Prize Bow are always open. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Teetgen, Archery Manufactory, 164, Bishopsgate-street. The Magic Cave—The Shooting Gallery—Burns's Cottage, with Groups of Figures iPustrativo of his Works—Summer and Winter in the Arctic Regions—The Maze —Statuary of the finest Classical description—The American Giant—The Log Hut of the Ca lifornian Gold Diggers—Ancient and Modern Groupings, by Duffel, &c., &c. Be it recollected, on Sundays, admission by Refreshment Ticket, Sixpence. Never were these delightful grounds in such high perfection as at the present moment. Visitors to London should not omit a stroll 'neath the shade of the lofty trees and amongst the variegated beds of flowers at Cremorne. Everything has been done to render this magnificent place of amusement worthy the most extensive patronage. The attention of the French in London is particularly requested to this metropolitan ducosse. The grand Bowling Saloon of this establishment is open free to the Public. N.B. The Mammoth Sycamore, the Largest Tree in the World, in the River Esplanade. A Table d'Hote on Sundays at Six o'clock—Half-a-Crown. Cremorne can be reached by road or river for 3d. A Boat leaves Battersea-bridge every Night after the Fireworks. DR. LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF FoLITLI AND MATURITY.—WITH 40 COLOURED ENGItAVINGS ON STEEL. fast published, and may be had ix French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 2s. 6d., or post-free, from the Author, for forty-two stamps, SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise on the Physiology of Marriage, and on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which debilitate :he physical and mental powars, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations On the Treatment of Nervous Debihiy and Indigestion, whether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from In cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, Illustrating the anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, explaining their stractin es, uses, and functions, and the various injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON. Doctor of Medicine. Matriculated Member of the University of Edin burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. This work contains an accurate and complete account of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs. It un fortunately happens that the unhappy rictim of excessive indul gence and vicious habits, while suffering from their invariable con sequences, unwisely entertains a fear of aplying to a qualified physi cian for relief. Shame and the dread' so rrequently, but erro neously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking or assistance where alone it can be procured. Dr. LA'MERT has taken the highest medical honours, as his diplomas testify, and the great extent of his practice for many years is a guarantee for his professional experi ence, which has reference almost solely to the treatment of these diseases. Published ley the Author, and may be had of Rent and Richards, 51, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Starie, Tichborne street, Haymarket ; Mann, 39, Cornhill ; Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street, London ; or, free by post for torty-two stamps, from the Author's Residence, 37. Bokhord-square London, THE QUARTERLY REVIEW No. CLNXIV., Frill be published on Wednesday, October 2. CONTENTS: I. Ticlnor's History of Spanish Literature. 11. Church and Education in Wales. 111. Forms of Salutation. IV. Muria and California. Y. Mure on the Literature of Greece. VI. Metropolitan Water Supply. VII. Anecdotes of the Provisional Government. VIII. Cochrane's Young Italy. IX. Last Days of Louis Philippe. John Murray, Albemarle-street. Just published, dewy Bvo., price 2d., RAILWAY PROSPECT'S ; or, a Glance into 1851. Bally Brothers, Cornhill, London. THIRTY-FIRST EDITION. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA PACITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. dew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just pOlished, price 2s. 6d., or by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, 11HE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical W or k on 1. the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex ,essive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox tord-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 11, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street; Starie; 23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket; and Gordon, 146, Leaden tall-street. PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. Faux IL treats of the consequences resulting from excessive in dulgence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental, and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. Pear 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Ungt avings. PART IV. contains a Remedy for the Prevention of Disease by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is obviated. this important part of the Work should not escape the reader's notice. Peal. V. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its du ties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. TUE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACIIM is exclusively employed in treating nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., I ls. and 330. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic remed7, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symptoms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 11s. and 335. per bottle. Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, 2s • 9d., 4s. 6 and 11s. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and chrenio inflammation of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, It. A minute detail of the case is required; age, habits, and posi tion in society. 11. Packets, with advice, to be had at the Jetta 011skment only by which the fee, ii., Is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in attendance daily at 19, Berners-street, Oxford street, London. from Eleven till Two and rivo to Eight ; on Stun day, from Eleven to One. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY. At the Court at Balmoral. the 24th day of September, 1850, present the Q loon's most excellent Majesty in Council :—lt is this day ordered by her Muj-sty in Council, that the Parliament', which stands prorogued to Tuesday, the 15th day of October next, be further pro rogued to Thursday, the 14th day of November next. ST. JAMES'S-PALACE, SEPT. 24. The Queen has been pleased, on the nomination of Lord Folvy, to appoint the under-mentioned Gentlemen to her Majesty's Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at- Arms:—Henry Shephard Smyth, Esq., vice Blake, retired; William Lhoyd, Esq., vice Hay, retired. CROWN-OFFICE, SEPT. 25. MEMBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THIS PRESENT PAR- LIIMENT. Town and County of the Town of Poole—Henry Danby Seymour, Esq.. in the room of George Richard Robinson, Esq., deceased. Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Glamorganshire. George Byng Morris, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant ; Frederick Rumilly, RI., to be Deputy Lieutenant; Ed ward Robert Wood, E,q., to be Deputy Lieutenant. WHITEHALL, SEPT. 17, 1850. The Lord Chancellor has appointed William Hunt, of the town and county of the tuwn of Nottingham, Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery. BANKRUPTS. Henry Francis Ross, West Cowes, South and John W4l in Barrow Phi "..—beausaralasireept, commission agents, to surrender, Oct. 5 at two, and Nov. 12. at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Can nan, official assignee, Birchin-lane; Tilson, Squance, Clarke, and Morris, Coleman-street. Thomas Probyn, licensed victualler, High Holborn, Oct. 7 and Nov. 7, at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman-street-buildings; Hol slier, Bridge-street, Southwark. Henry Wilkins, draper, High-street, Kensington, Oct. 4, at one, and Nov. 7, at eleven, at the Court of Bank ruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman-street-buildings; Sole and Turner, Aldermanbury. William Keeping, common brewer, East-street, Wal worth, Oct. 9, at half-past one, and Nov. 14, at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Abchurch-lane, Lombard-street; Wright and Bonner, London-greet, Fenchurch-street. tmnton, Edward Hamlin Kiddie, miller, Valentine-place, Blackfriars-road, Oct. 9, at half-past eleven, and Nov. 14, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Edwards, official assignee, Sambrook-court, Basingball-street; Wrens, Fenchurch-street. John Thomas Brameld, china and glass dealer, Tich borne-street, Westminster, Oct. 9 and Nov. 19, at two, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Ab cburoh-lane; Wiglesworth and Co., Gray's Inn-square. henry Lloyd and Thomas Lloyd, drapers, Carmar then, Oct. 10, at twelve, and Nov. 7, at eleven, at the Bristol District Court. Hutton, official assignee, Bris tol; Sole and Turner, Aldermanbury; Bevans, Bristol. James Horstiold, coal dealer, Wheelock, Cheshire, Oct. 8 and Nov. 1, at eleven, at the Liverpool District ou , t. Morgan, official assignee, Liverpool; Bagsbaw and Son, Manchester. DIVIDENDS. At the Court, Bdsinghall-street. J. King, Buckingham, scrivener, Oct. 24, at one—A. Portsea, draper, Oct. 21, at twelve—J. Elliott, Daventry, Northamptonshire, carpenter, Oct. 21, at one —P. R. Morrison, Hammersmith, merchant, Oct. 17, at one—R. Heath, Three Colt-street, Limehouse, brass founder, Oct. 24, at twelve—R. Skinner, West Mailing, Kent, brick-maker and builder, Oct. 24, at two—D. Pretyman and G. H. Hobson, Cornhill, ironmongers, Oct. 21, at two. _ In the Country. W. Henderson, Wolverhampton, tie-plate manufac turer, Oct. 19, at twelve, at the Court, Birmingham—S. Knight, Primethorpe, Leicestershire, hosier and grocer, Oct. 24, at twelve, at the Court, Birmingham—J. Hilton and J. Fisher, Foleshill, Warwickshire, silk-manufactu rers, Oct. 22, at twelve, at the Court, Birmingham—C. I). Johnson, Liverpoolp.victualler, Oct. 22, at eleven, at the Court, Liverpool—G. Byford, Liverpool. whole sale grocer, Oct. 23, at eleven, at the Court, Liver pool—J. Hind and R. Warbrick, Liverpool, cur riers and leather dealers, Oct. 22, at eleven, at the Court, Liverpool—W. Cornish, Bristol, cabinet-maker, Oat. 17, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—C. S. Fenwick, Tynemouth, Northumberland, banker, Oct. 17, at eleven, at the Court, 'Newcastle upon- Tyne—J. Wallace, Carlisle, grocer and tea-dealer, Oct. 17, at twelve, at the Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne —R. Fairley, Su nderland, chemist and druggist, Oct. 13, at eleven, at the Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne—W. Horn ig, Crockernwell, Devonshire, victualler, Oot. 23, at one, at the Court, Exeter. PAYMENTS OF DIVIDENDS. W. Hague, S. Hague, and W. Shatwell, Manchester, commission agents, fifd., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, or on any subsequent Tuesday, between eleven and one, at the office of Mr. Fraser, Manchester. P. Little, Blackburn, Lancashire, currier, Is. 4icl., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, or on any subsequent Tuesday, between eleven and one, at the office of Mr. Fraser, Manchester. B. Boyle, Manchester and Ardwick, Lancashire, check and gingham manufacturer, 100., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, or on any subsequent Tuesday, between eleven and one, at the office of Mr. Fraser, Manchester. NOTICES OF CERTIFICATES. At theCourt,Basinghall-street. G. H. Ward and B. Griffith, - Bear-alley, Farringdon street, printers, Oct. 18, at two—E. D. Busher, Picca dilly, cuaohbuilder, Oct. 2 1, at eleven. Ia the Coutitry. G. C. Baylis, Cardiff, dealer in flour, Oct. 23, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—N. Hedge, Bath, silversmith, Oct. 21, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—T. Williams, Trow bridge, Wiltshire, auctioneer, Oct. 23, at eleven, a t th e Court, Bristol—j. Wallace, Carlisle, grocer, Oct. 17, at one, at the Court, Newcastle-awn-Tyne—G. Shepheard, Modbury, Devonshire, linendraper, Oct. 23, at one, at the Court, Exeter—T. G. Pocock, Somersetshire, miller, Oct. 30, at one, at the Court, Exeter. CERTIFICATES GRANTED. T. Ellen, Great Russell-street, coal merchant, certi ficate of the second class—W. Carmalt, Romsey, South ampton, baker, certificat ; if the second class—B. Raw hogs, Queen's-row, Pimlico, linendraper, certificate of the second class—J. Richardson, Edgware-road, iron monger, certificate of the second class. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. J. Mellor end S. M. MallOr, -- I.2verpo+,l, merchants— J. Mellor, S. M. Mellor, and C. 11. Wildams, Bahia, merchants (as far as regards J. Mellor)—G. Bagnall, D. Davies, and W. Davies, Carmarthen, drapers (as far as regards G. Bagnall)—W. Hughes and J. P. Law• ranee, Bristol, house agents—R. Gibson and T. Gibson, Durham, millers—A, Eustachio and R. Wilkin, London and Liverpool, ship and insurance brokers—Jane Archer and J. A. Archer, Broadway, and Cartaret-street, Westminster, tobacconists—H. Turner and R. Whita ker, Rochdale, steam-engine makers—a Ortelli and F Primavesi, Hatton-garden, opticians-r-J. D. Harmer ar:d G. Ransome, Ipswich, chemists—H. Brown and D. J. Cameron, Aspull, Lancashire, manufacturers of ve getable black—G. Fisher, J. Holmes, E. Holmes, and J. Foster, Handsworth and Sheffield, nurserymen— J. Pritchard and G. Thomas, Newport, po-, RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN. The half-yearly report of the directors states that ;he gross receipts of the railway and the canal amount to 31,4271., being an excess of 2,6251. as compared with the correspanding period of last year, whilst the expenditure has been economized to the extent of 1,0031. These results show an increase of 3,629/ realized in the half- year, and make the net income for that period 19,829/. The contract for the locomo tive working of the line continues to realize the fa vourable results anticipated. The works for the ex tension ef the railway are in active operation along the whole line, and it is expected th a t th e li ne to Galway may be opened in August, 1851, before which time the directors hope that the eligibility of Galway as a western packet-station will be fully proved. With the view of promoting this object it is intended to have the electric telegraph erected and ready for operation on the opening of the railway. The sum of 8,2771. had been received during the half-year for arrears of calls. The net profit for the half-year is more than sufficient to pay interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum on the capital. The sums received on loan debentures amount only to 31,2001., which leaves sufficient borrowing powers at the disposal of the company to prevent the necessity of issuing preference shares. The capital account to the 30th of June shows that 1,368,658/. had been received, and 1,333,3411. ex pended, leaving a balance of 35,317/. The revenue account for the half-year ending 30th of June states tha - .31,278/. had been received, and 11,598/. expended, leaving a balance of 19,680/. The engineer's report states that the works on the extension from Mullingar to Galway are progressing most favourably; there have been from 8,000 to 9,000 men employed upon them during the summer, and the amount of work got through has been highly satisfactory. THE ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.-INVESTIGATION BY THE GO VERNMENT INSPECTOR. WOOTTON BASSETT, FRIDAY AFTERNOON: This afternoon Captain 'Astral), the Government Inspector of Railways, arrived here by special :train at one o'clock, and proceeded to open an interesting and important inquiry into the character ail causes of the alarming accident that occurred to.lllo excursion to ath and Bristol. The carriagi faVogy, a bun= ing of great extent, was first visited. Here the two carriages that were injured out of the four that wens down the embankment, and of the eighteen that formed the train, were upon the stocks for intended repair, each of them 27 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 8 feet high, divided into six compartments, capable of holding 72 passengers, and costing GOO/. each. They presented a shattered appearance. The thick iron coupling chains that united them were broken shoo off, some of the corners were knocked in, and the roof of one was broken up, in order, as the carriage was precipitated on its side, to release the passengers from their perilous position. A great piece was cut out of the panel of one from the crush of the buffer striking it, and which had the effect of inflicting the injuries sustained by the passengers. The carriages being cumbrous and full caused the connecting chains to give way, leaving the remaining fourteen carriages safe on the line, and which were taken on by the mail to Bristol the same night. The Ajax, a powerful goods engine that drew the train of twenty-eight tons, was next inspected. Her axles were found to be unin jured. Four of the inside wedges were broken, but the crank axle was unhurt. The large shaft, how ever, for working the slides was broken, and is now replaced, together with some of her side rods, and to-morrow goes out on duty. Her chimney, demo. lished by coming in contact with the horse-box, has been replaced. The tender had its axles broken and sustained some other damage, but goes out to-morroa with the engine. The railway from the Wootton Basset station,) and parallel with the siding where the horse-box stood, takes a considerable curve upon an embankment, varying in height from twelve to fifteen feet high, down the sides of which the marks of the engine were visible,•making a continuous furrow or ploughed place, until the trail of the wheels was lost sight of on the spot where the engine stood upright on its wheels, the carriages falling in various directions in the ditch. The scotch alleged to have been placed on the siding has not since been found, and some persons surmise that one was not there. It was shown in practice to the inspector, who desired it to be done by running the special train and engine over the line parallel with the siding, that the points at the extre mity of the siding were all right, and prevented the hor►e-box from travelling any distance down the main line. It is considered that the strength of the carriages saved the passengers. The switch remained uninjured. The train was running at about 25 or 26 miles an hour when it struck the horse-box. The gradient of the siding was found to descend on to the main line in the ratio of eight feet-per mile. It was stated to the inspector that the company were placing scotches on all their sidings, to be kept locked by the station-masters, as a guard against casualty in future. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. BRISTOL, SEPT. 27. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The share market was more active to-day, and pzices higher. The sales were—Great Western, 713' 8 —Midland, 41 - Taff Vales, Quarters, 33 ex div. LIVERPOOL; SEPT. 27. STOCK ExcHANOK. shf;re market • was firm to-day at the quotations. The transactions were as follow: Lancashire and Yorkshire, Consolidated, 47 th —Ditto, Fifths, 8 1-16 dis.—London and North-Western, 114 —Ditto, New Quarters, 2 p.—Man c hester, Sheffield,. and Lincoln s hi re , till 1=53, 8 % — Midland 41 3 4—Ditt o , Quarters (No. 1), Ph Halves, 22 3-16 dis. - North Brit ish, 736—South -E astern an d Dover, 20 1 / 2 —Ditto, (No. 4), Reg istered, 6 13-16—Dutch Rhenish, 5 die.—Lancaster and Carlisle, Thirds, 2% p.— Letds and Thirak, 11[4. MANCHESTER, SErr. 27. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market was pretty active to-day, and prices were firm. The transactions were as follow : East Lancashire, 9% Great Northern, 11 13-16 (EL—Lan cashire and Yorkshire, Fifths, 8 1-16 dis.—Ditto,Prefer ence, 6 per cent. (Reg.), 12 5-16—Leeds and Thirsk, 10 3 / 4 Loudon and North- Western, 114—Ditt o , N ew Quarters, fe e c div. after July, 1852, 1% p.—Manchest er , S heffield, and e, s Lincolnshire, L l N B o — rt ll h it s to ta , ff Q o u rds ar h te i r r s e, (1N0.0% d l) is , .—South-Eastern 8 —Ditto, Pre and Dover, 20 1 4—Ditto Consol. (No. 4), 6 13-16. BIRMINGHAM, SErr. 27. STOCK EXCHANGE.—We have little change to notice in this share market. Only a small business has been done, and prices remain without any material deviation, the only transactions reported being—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 8 1 / 2 dis.—Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley, 91A. _ •_ YORK, SEPT. 26. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The transactions to-day were as fol low: —Great Northern, 11%—York, Newcastle, and Ber wick (Newcastle Extension), 11. ACCIDENT AT BIRKENHEAD.—On Thursday after noon a serious accident occurred at the new dock works, by which six men were more or less injured. It appears that the men were employed in hoisting large blocks of stone by means of a moveable crane or jenny, the stones being placed on trucks for removal to a distant part of the works. Whilst so engaged, one of the stones, a bl oc k about six tons weight, proving too heavy, the crane gave way with a tremendous crash, falling upon the unfor tunate men. One of them had both thighs broken, a second received a fracture of the skull, and a third had his legs very much injured. These were conveyed to the hospital, where they lie in a very dangerous state. The remaining three were cut and bruised about the head and other parts of the body, but their wounds are not considered of a danrous character. It is said that the accident aros e f rom an imper fection in the crane, which had been out of UBO for it long time. Liverpool ercury. tato merchants—J. Ring and T. Taylor, Old ham, Lancashire, builders—T. W. Watson, A. Young, and G. Tyrr.,ll, Abchurch-lane, merchant: (as far as regards A. Young) —J. Tomlinson and W. E. Tomlinson, Hillingdon-end, Uxbridge, masons—J. D Pountney and G. Goldney, Bristol, potters—R. Caarn ley and R. Whittle, Evertcn, Lancashire, blacksmiths 7. Greig and H. J. Ellis, lto:herhithe, ironmongers —F Ashton and J. Wilson, New Holland and Barton-upon- Llumbcr, Litco/11.-hire: builders. INSOLVENT PETITIONERS. George Gore, Bristol, medical galvanic apparatus ma nufacturer. Humphrey May Freestun, Piazz 1 Hotel, Covent-garden lieutenant. Thomas Bennett, Cheltenham, butcher. William Easby, Hungate, Darlington, surgeon's alsistant. Arthur Varey, Lower Broughton, Lancashire, book keeper. Henry Jones, Bangor, tailor and draper. David Davies, Courtia, Carnarvonshire, joiner. Thomas Beard, Tetbury, Glouce3terebire, timber dealer. Joseph Callender, Stockton-on-Tees, joiner. Thomas Day Tha3er,Walcot, Bath, journeyman farrier. George o.,borne, Moorfields, Gloucestershire, carpenter, SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. J. Syme, Pittendriecb, cattle dealer, to meet within the Red Lion, Muirs of Kinross, Oct. 3 and Oct. 31, at one. W. Beldon, Craigbauk, New Cumnock, contractor, to meet within the Black Bull Inn,Oct. 3 and Oct. 21, at one. PRICE OF SUGAR. The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com puted from returns made in the week ending Sept. 24, 1850, exclusive of Customs Duties paid or payable thereon on the importation thereof into Great Britain:— From the British possessions in America 265. M. per cwt. From the Mauritius ... 265. Old. ~ From the East Indies ... 265. o*d. ~ Average price of the three foregoing de scriptions of sugar, jointly, computed as above, and exclusive of duty ... 265. 5-id. By authority of Parliament, HENRY BICKN zu., Clerk of the Grocers' Company. Grocers'-hall, Sept. 27. ---: re ionli t . r , to be baffl—s- It is impessiale t o knows el what tne secret thoughts of the men at the wheel were when - he valiant observer announced his intention of making the best of his way from the cuddy-roof to the larboard paddle-box. Now he was to be Seen tumbling about with the motion of the ship, at me moment clinging to a chain-box, at the next Throwing himself into the arms of the second mate. Now he is buried in spray, and in a few minutes afterwards his spare form is seen clinging to the rails which connect the paddle-boxes. Despite the storm without, a calm mathematical process is going on within the mind of that ardent .)bserver. The professor knew that he was standing at a height of 24 feet nine inches above the flotation mark of the ship ; and allowing 5 feet 6 inches as the 'eight of his eye, he found the elevation he had ob alined to be altogether 30 feet 3 inches. lie now waited -ill the vessel subsided fairly for a few minutes into the :rough of the sea in an even and upright position, while the nearest approaching wave had its maximum altitude. Here he found also that at least one-half part of the wave intercepted by a considerable eleva ion his view of the horizon. lie declared that he frequently observed long ranges extended 100 y ards on me or both sides of the ship—the sea then coming right aft—which rose so high above the visible hori zon as to form an angle estimated at two to three de grees when the distance of the wave's crest was about 100 yards off. This distance would add about 13 feet co the level of the eye. This immense elevation oc curred about every sixth wave. Now and then, when the course of a gigantic wave was im pertinently interfered with by another liquid giant, and they thundered together, their breaking crests would shoot upward at least 10 or 15 feet higher—about half the height of the monument—and then pour down a mighty flood upon the poor professor in revenge for his attempt to measure their majesties. No quantity of salt water, however, could wash him from his post till he had satisfactorily proved, by accurate observation, chat the average wave which passed the vessel was fully equal to the height of his eye —or 30 feet 3 inches —sand that the mean highest waves, not includ ing the fighting or broken waves, were about 43 feet Above the level of the hollow occupied at the moment by the ship. Satisfied at length of the truth of his observations, the professor, half-pickled by the salt water, and look ing, it must be confessed, very cold and miserable, descended to the cabin. Throughout dinner -time a conversation was kept up between the professor and he captain—the latter appearing to be about the only individual on board who took any interest whoever in 'hese scientific proceedings. The ladies, one and all, vowed that the professor was a monster, only doing "all this stuff" in mockery of their sufferings. To wards night the wind increased to a hurricane ; the .hip trembled like a frightened child before the terri ble combat of the elements. Night, with her pall, closed in the scene :—it was a wild and solemn time. Cowards morning the wind abated. For thirty hours a violent north-west gale had swept over the heaving bosom of the broad Atlantic. This reflection hastened the dressing and break fasting operations of the professor, who tumbled up o n deck at about ten o'clock in the morning. The storm had been subdued for several hours, and there was a visible decrease in the height of the waves. He took up his old position on the cuddy roof, and soon observed that even then, when the sea was compara tively quiet, ten waves overcook the vessel in succes sion, which all rose above the apparent horizon ; con sequently they must have been more than 23 feet-- probably about 26 feet—from ridge to hollow. From the larboard paddle-box, to which the professor once more scrambled, he observed that occasionally four or five waves in succession rose above the visible horizon —hence they must have been more than 30-feet waves. lie also observed that the waves no longer ran in long ridges, but presented more the form of cones of moderate elongation. Having so far satisfied himself as to the height of Atlantic waves in a gale of wind (the professor's esti. mate must not be taken as the measurement of the highest known waves, but simply as that of a rough Atlantic sea), he directed his attention to minuter and more difficult observations. He determined to measure the period of time occupied by the regular waves in overtaking the ship, their width from crest to crest, and the rate of their travelling. The first point to be known was the speed of the ship; this he ascertained to be nine knots. His next object was to note her course in reference to the direction of the waves. lie found the true course of the vessel was east, and that the waves came from the west-north west, so that they passed under the vessel at a con siderable angle. The length of the ship was stated to be 220 feet. Provided with this information the professor renewed his observations. He proceeded to count the seconds the crest of a wave took to travel from stern to stem of the vessel ; these he ascertained to be six. lie then counted the time which inter vened between the moment when one crest touched the stern of the vessel and the next touched it, and he found the average interval to be 16 seconds and a fraction. These results gave him at once the width between crest and crest. As the crest travelled 220 WAVES OF THE ATLANTIC. One brisk March morning, in the year 1848,; the brave steam-ship Hibernia rolled about in the most intoxicated fashion on the broad Atlantic, in north latitude 51, and west longitude 38 50, the wind blow ing a bard gale from the W.S.W. To most of the passengers the grandeur of the waters was a mockery, he fine bearing of the ship only a delusion and a inare. Everything was male tight on deck; if any passenger had left a toothpick on one of the seats, he would assuredly have found it lashed to a near railing. Rope was coiled about every imaginable item; and water dripped from every spar of the gal lant vessel. Now it seemed as though she were tra velling along through a brilliant gallery, flanked on either side by glittering walls of water ; now she climbed one of the crested walls, and an abyss,' dark and terrible as the famous Maelstrom, which cannot be found anywhere, yawned to receive her. Toe snorts of the engine seemed to defy the angry waters; and occasionally when a monster wave coiled about the ship, and thundered against her, she staggered for a moment, only to renew the battle with fresh energy. The cooks and stewards went placidly through their several daily avocations on beard this rolling, fighting, shaking craft. If they had been Belgravian ser vants, or club-househlvaitere i they could not have performed their duties with more profound unconcern. Their coolness appeared nothing less than heroic to the poor tumbled heaps of clothes with human beings inside, who were scattered about the cabins below. An unhappy wight who bad never before been five miles from Boston, was anxiously inquiring of the chief steward the precise time in course of that evening that the vessel might be expected to founder; while an other steward, with provoking pertinacity, was asking how many would dine in the saloon at six, with the same business-like unconcern as if the ship were glid ing along on glass. So tremendous was the tossing, so extreme the apparent uncertainty of any event ex cept a watery terminus to all expectation, that this sort of coolness appeared almost wicked. Then there was a monster in British form actually on deck —not braving, it was said, but tempting the storm to sweep him into eternity. He astonished even the ship's officers. The cook did not hesitate to venture a strong opinion against the sanity of a man who might, if he chose, be snugly ensconsed in the cabin out of harm's way, but who would re main upon deck, in momentary danger of being blown werboard. The cook's theory was not ill supported by the subject of it; for he was continually placing himself in all manner of odd places and grotesque postures. Sometimes he scrambled up on the cuddy roof; then he rolled down again un the saloon deck; now he got himself blown up on the paddle box; that was not high enough for him, for when the vessel sunk into a trough of the sea, he stood up on tip toe, trying to look over the nearest wave. A consultation was held in the cuddy, and a resolution was unanimously passed that the amateur of wind and water (which burst over him every minute) was either an escaped lunatic or—a college professor. It was resolved nem. con. that he was the latter; and from that moment nobody was surprised at any thing he might choose to do, even while the Hibernia was labouring in what the mate was pleased to call the most " lively" manner. The professor, however, to the disgust o f th e su ff erers below, who ought it was enough to feel the height of the waves, without going to the trouble of measuring them, pursued his obser vations in the face of the contempt of the official con clave above mentioned. He took up his position on the cuddy-roof, which was exactly twenty-three feet three inches above the ship's line of flotation, and there wat c h e d th e m i g h ty mountains that sported' with the brave vessel. He was anxious to ascertain the height of these majestic waves, but he found that the crests rose so far above the horizon from the point where he was standing, that it was utterly impossible, with out gaining a greater height f or o b servat i on, that he could arrive at any j us t es ti mate on the subject. His observati ons f rom t h e cuddy-roof proved, how. ever, beyond a d ou bt th a t th e majority of these roll ing masse s o f wa t er atta i ned a height of considerably more than 24 feet, m easur i ng f rom the trough of the sea to the crests of the waves. taut. `was not satisfied with thi s negative n ) 2 ut', , • p rof ess -o r Being quite satisfied with the result of this expEri ment, the hardy professor, still balancing himself on his giddy height, to the wonder and amusement of the sailors, found that the calculations he had already made did not give him the actual velocity of the waves. A wave-crest certainly passed from stern to stem in six seconds, but then the ship was travelling in the same direction, at the rate of nine geographical miles per hour, or 15 2 feet per second ; this rate the professor adiled to the former measure, which gave 790.5 feet for the actual distance traversed by the wave in 16 . 5 seconds, being at the rate of 32 . 67 English miles per hour. This computation was after wards compared with calculations made from totally different data by Mr. Scott Russel!, and found to be quite correct. With these facts the professor scrambled from the larboard paddle-box of the Hibernia. He had also made some observations on the form of waves. When the wind blows steadily from one point they are gene rally regular ; but when it is high and gusty, and shifts from point to point, the sea is broken up, and the waves take a more conical shape, and assume fantastical crests. While the sea ran high, the pro fessor observed now and then a ridge of waves extend ing from about a quarter to a third of a mile in length, forming, as it were, a rampart of water. This ridge was sometimes straight, and sometimes bent as of a crescent form, with the central mass of water higher than the rest, and not unfrequently with two or three semi-elliptical mounds in diminishing series on either side of the highest peak. When the wind had subsided a few of the bolder passengers crawled upon deck in the oddest imagin able costumes. They had not much to encounter, for about a third part of the greater undulations averaged only twenty-four feet from crest to hollow, in height. These higher waves could be seen and selected from the pigmy waves about them, at the distance of a quarter of a mile from the ship. The professor had been very unpopular on board while the stormy weather lasted, and the ladies bad vowed that he was a sarcastic creature, and would have his little joke on the gravest calamities of life ; but as the waves decreased in bulk, and the wind lulled, and the sun shone, and the men took off their oil-skin coats, and the cabin windows were opened, the frowns of the fair voyagers wore eff. Perfect goodwill was general before the ship sighted Liver pool ; and even the cook, as he prepared the last dinner for the passengers, was heard to declare (in confidence to one of the stokers) that, after all, there might be something worth knowing in the professor's observa tions. When the professor landed at Liverpool he would on no account suffer the carpet-bag containing his calculations to be taken out of his sight. Several in quisitive persons, however, made the best use of their own eyes, to ascertain the name of the extraordinary observer, and found it to be legibly inscribed with the well known name of Scoresby. That his investigations may be the more readily impressed on the reader's mind we conclude with a summary of them. It would seem from Dr. Scoresby's intrepid investigations that the highest waves of the Atlantic average in Altitude..... 43 feet Mean distance between each wave .559 feet Width from crest to crest . 600 feet Interval of time between each wave 16 seconds Velocity of each wave per hour ... 32 miles. —Household Words. THE IRON TRADE. BIRMINGHAM, FRIDA.Y.—Tbe usual meeting of the iron trade preliminary to the general quarterly meet ings was held at Wolverhampton yesterdayl, There was.k. large attendance of the ironmasters o the dis to t present state and 17 t c ' -- str . " -- rospecom trade!, Beni ness was described as • extremely flat, and Mr. Thorneycrofc introduced a communication from the Welch masters, in which they ituggested as a remedy for, or an alleviation of, the general depression under which they were all suffering, a reductiom‘..the extent of one-third of the make in 'SOoiland, Wales, Derbyshire, Shropshire, and Staffordshire. This communication, as a novelty, being the first received from the rival ironmasters of. the principality, was looked upon with considerable interest, and will no doubt, from the favourable.opinions. expressed by the principal ironmasters present, be acted upon to a great extent. Over-production is considered one of the main causes of the present ruinously low rates. At a period when iron to an enormous amount was demanded for railway purposes new works were created and fresh furnaces put in blast, now no longer required for the common and every-day supply of trade and commerce. It is difficult to predict what immediate effect the pro • posed reduction of make will have upon prices, but its natural tendency will be towards an advance ; and this is avowedly the result hoped for and anticipated. The condition of the workpeople must not, however, be overlooked. At present, upon a close calculation, it is stated that throughout the whole of this great iron -producing district scarcely any of the forges are working to more than half their capabilities, and by far the greater portion of them not to that extent. A further reduction of the manufacture of iron will of necessity produce greater additional suffering among the ironmen of South Staffordshire--a race of men already ill-employed and impoverished. The masters, however, appear to have no other course before them than the one proposed. Were it not fur the fact already mentioned, over-building and over-making, it would seem strange•that with the apparent activity, if not prosperity, of all other trades, that of iron should be " utterly lifeless and unremunerative." Under the circumstances described it was appre hended by some persons interested in the trade that at the meeting yesterday a reduction of the price of iron would be proposed. Such, however, was not the case. The masters resolved to abide by the quuta tations of last quarter, and upon the motion of Mr. P. Williams, seconded by Mr. Routh, the meeting adopted unanimously a resolution to that effect. Prices at the works nity therefore be stated at about as follows :—Bars or merchant iron, from 51. 15s. to 61. per ton ; hoops, Cl. 10s. to 71. ; sheets , 71. The business done in pi g i ron i s comparatively limited, prices var) ing, as in other description., according to maker and quality. THE EXHIBITION OF 1861. At length the actual work of erecting a building wherein the products of the Industry of all Nations are to be collected, has been commenced. 'Within the vast hoarding which has been put up round the site selected a busy scene presents itself. The levels and measurements of the ground necessary before commencing operations have all been comple , ed, and the iron pillars upon which the structure is to rest are bring fixed in their places. A large portion of the materials to be used are already witnin the inclosure, and the working sheds and other nreparations and facilities for pushing on the great undertaking having been fi n i s h e d, t h e inhabitants of the will now from day to day be able to watch the proress made. In th ree months from this time an edifice g con structed entirely of iron and glass, coverin g more val than 18 ac res o f l and, and capable fgiving house room to all th at i s rare and uable o in gi human in dustry, is to rise from its foundations. Within as short a period it seems almost impossible to imagine that a work of such magnitude can be completed; but those who have undertaken the contract and are responsible for its performance speak confidently on the subject. In the meantime there is nothing to be seen within the enclosure but heaps of iron,aew shed s , some cranes, two or three slendeuily lender scaffoldin g s eng f agd engaged at about 25 0 or 300 workmen, all i h at their appo i nted tas k s. At th th e e hopean entrance crowds m of employment, of labour ers are co ll ec t e d 3 and where, between the planks of the hoarding, a curious glimpseo assemblef the interior watch. eriorcan be obtained, the idle and EXECUTION OF PIRATES AT BREST.—The three negro sailors, Domingo da Salva, Jose da Costa, and nine(' Foule, convicted of having assassinated the captain of the brig Acli:le, during the shipwreck of that vessel on the African coast, July 28, 1849, underwent their sentence on Friday last. Two of them were executed, and the third sent to the hulks. The Ocean, of Brest, gives the following particulars of the execution :—" The condemned men were led to the spot on which they were to expiate their crimes. Both embraced their confessors, and pressed the crucifix to their lips. At that terrible moment the courage of Da Costa failed. He asked for a glass of water, which was imme diately brought. The eyes of both were then bandaged, and the two knelt on the ground. At the same moment the detonation was heard, and the unhappy men fell each on his side. Da Costa was killed at once. Domingo showed signs of life. The surgeon, ascertaining that the pulse yet beat, made a sign to the sergeant, who approached to terminate ' the sufferings and the life of the unhappy man. His musket, however, missed fire, and a second sergeant was called, who, placing the mouth of his piece to the ear of the dying man, blew off the top of his skull. After the execution the troops Present defiled before the bodies, which were removed by cvnyict4 from the amphitheatre," feet (or the length of the vessel) in 6 seconds, and 16 seconds elapsed before the next crest touched the stern, it was clear that the wave was nearly three times the length of the vessel ; to write accurately, there was a distance of 605 feet from crest to crest. The professor did not forget that the oblique course of the ship elongated her line over the waves; this elongation he estimated at 45 feet, reducing the prob able average distance between crest and crest to 599 feet. This day is published, 11011LACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE No. CCCCXX., for OCTOBER. Price 2s. 6d. 43 CONNTS. Modern State Trials Part I. My Novel ; or Varieties in English Life. No. 11. Military Life in North Africa. The Green Eland. A " Short" Yarn. A Wind-up. The French Wars of Religion. A Wild-Flower Garland. By Delta. The Masquerade of Freedom. Dies Boreales. No. VIII. Christopher under Canvass. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.