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Al ot are requested to pay the amount of th.ir subscriptions to the h ers of the Company, Mhsrs. Dimsdale, Drewett, Fowler, and Barnard. 50, Cornhill, or to the Commercial Bang, Lothbu' y, on or before Saturday next, the 16th instant. - By Order of the Board, Dated Apra 12, 1853. W. A. HOEBER, Sec. 10 . master-shipwright at Chatham Dockyard, will be appointed master-shipwright at .Woolwich, in the room of Mr. 0. Lang, deceased ; and Mr. Samuel Read, master-shipwright at Sheerness Dockyard, be transferred to Chatham, in the room of 111. r. Laire. Mr. Henry Chatfield, as senior as sistant master shipwright, would be promoted to be master shipwright, and appointed to Sheerness Docky ar d , i n t h e room of Mr. Read, or Mr. Charles Willcox, master-ship wright at Deptford, be transferred to Sheerness, where the salary is 1001. more than at Deptford, and Mr. Chat field be appointed to Deptford. The salaries of the master shipwrights of her Majesty's dockards are 6501. at Wool wich, 6501. at Chatham, 6501. at Portsmouth, 6501. at Devonport, . 6001. at Sheerness, 6001. at Pembroke, and 5001. at Deptford. The assistant master-shipwrights have each 4001., two serving at Woolwich, two at Chatham, two at Portsmouth, two at Devonport, one at Sheerness, but none at Pembroke or Deptford. THE SUPERINTENDENTSHIP OF MALTA DOCKYARD. — We understand that Rear Admiral Houston Stewart, C. 8., has been formally relieved from his painful and sub ordinate position as successor to a major in the army, as secretary to Lieut. General Lord Ragland, and has been officially appointed to succeed Rear Admiral Harvey as Superintendent of Malta Dockyard. Admiral Stewart must be very glad to get back to his own service again, the dignity of which we cannot help saying has been lowered by his acceptance of his late office. Admiral Stewart's term of appointment is five years. He has been one of tho lucky few always employed in some way or other. A poor dockyard man is threatened with the loss of his bread if he applies to his local representative to use his interest to prev en t Si r J ames G ra l eur , o r Admiral Berke ley, or Mr. Bernal Osborne, from importing their voters or voters' sons into the dockyards, from Carlisle, Gloucester, Middlesex, or elsewhere, to the disadvantage of himself or family ; but a naval officer well conm cted with the Liberal interest, like Admiral Stewart, can, without question, get Vie appointment to the eommald of the coast guard, and then to a lordship of the Admiralty; and if he should have fought an unsuccessful c - .ntest for a seat in Parliament, he is offered a military secretaryship, and now is compensated for his political services by one of the best appointments under the Admiralty for five years.—Herald. DEPARTURE OF THE LONDON.--MANNING THE NAVY. — It will be seen from our Portsmouth correspondence that Captain Eden has not only joined the London, 92, but she is already off and away down Channel. We presume her complement has been made up by drafts from other ships. If so, the Admiralty may depend upon it there will very soon be s ome vacancies if any chance is offered fora " run." i thlt s no use for her calling at Plymouth for men, for the ree-Je c k er Queen, at that port, is no less than 470 blue jackets short of her sea-going complement ; the Prince Re gent, 90, with good and popular captain and officers, has a dozen vacancies of petty officers and seamen, caused by de sertion, yet to fill up, and there is scarcely a ship there, inclu ing the Vulture, that has not a list of men reported " absent without . le ave. " The Queen has entered about a dozen men m about six weeks, and even the substitutes for - seamen—the "4° - ut-14114er neh"—ordered to b e en t ere d on +A ri ra the gicel*Ao are very OW of m en 1 of war . -'- 'Sbuthamlibitn,hewever, hearther4 difficulty • ever in getting good seamen 508. a mont And - James Graham does not attribute th e w h olesale d- - s in the service, and the indisposition to ent er th e navy, to the disgraceful punishment of flogging a petty officer, with 17 years' good character. Let Sir James give an assurance that petty officers shall not be subject to corporal pu n i s h. m nt, and there may be some chance of manning the navy. —Herald. The Hercules, emieTant-ship, Commander Bayntun, has re-embarked her Isle'of Skye emigrants, and has at length left Queenstown, on her passage to Australia. The Firebrand, 6, paddle, Captain Hyde Parker, was at Lisbon on the 14th of April. rEfg. ,-- ecei 16 ,9 ' 3 1,669 0' I°9 01 7 2 , 1,71 LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1853. [PRICE SD. 111/10IINT CARBON CHARTERED COAL noyr en bei n ., . Nori cE " „.,„ AND IRON COMPANY. e SCRIP CERTIFICATES of this COMPANY are PrePared, and dne notice will be given to tbe Subselibers when the rame will be EXCHANGED for BANKERS' RECEIPTS, at the 'theca of the Ccmp-nny. BY Order of the Board, 30, Bucklersbury April 15 1853 W. A. 110EBER, Sec. -____________ ' . . No. 18,897.] 4,61 5 8, 85 ' 3,03 MUSICAL UNION, Aran. 15TH, 1853. AT a MEETING of the COMMITTEE, held this day, at the Thatched House Tavern— Lieut.-Gen. the Right Mon. Lord SALTOUN in the Chair, It was proposed by his Grace the Duke of LEINST. a, and seconded by Colonel the Hon. ARTHUR. LEGGE— " That their Graces the Duke's o` Bel& rt and Roxburghe be elected Members of the Committee in place of the deceased Earls of Falmouth and Belfast." After passing resolutions for the general government of the society, it was r solved " That the thanks of the Committee be tendered to Mr. Ella, for the ability and judgment with which he has conducted the perfot Mallee3 of the Mudeal Union during the past:seasons." SA LTOUN. Chairman. LE INSTER Presidia. A. C. Legge, L. Parsons, J. Clayton Fr e!ing, C. Lukin. PERTH AND INVERNESS, AND INVERNESS AND ELGIN RAILWAYS. only from Aberdeen to Dgin. The.yowers of that com pany expire this summer. In eollflusion the reporters called attention to the views entertained by the Scottish Midland Company of a branch of their line to Dunkeld, as a matter for amicable adjustment. in the north is the little Lossiemouth Railway, got up by the enterprise of our friend Provost Grant. This line cost 6,0001. per mile ; and the traffic returns fr6m the opening on 10th August up to 31st December, amounted to 1,0021., or 531. per week—giving a certainty (with the increasing summer trade) of a dividend of five or six per cent. If a little line with a limited legal traffic like this produces such results, it is not unreasonable to as sume that the concentrated traffic of the northern half of Scotland should warrant the construction of a line such as we now contemplate. The CHAIRMAN did not consider the satisfactory na ture of the report real by Mr. Anderson as at all exag geratel, for he had met many influential people in the south and landed proprietors along the line who were highly favourable to the line. He suggested that they ought to draw up some document which the influential proprietors of the south should sign, so as to give the people of the north a favourable idea of the scheme. The difficulties of the undertaking were by no means serious, and it was evident that no one would go round by Aber deen who could go round by the Highland road, whilst the country of the Highlands would be much more bene fitted by this direct line than any other that could be framed. The line projected lately by Oban and Fort- William had been abandoned, so that they were altoge ther in a more favourable position for prosecuting this scheme than they had ever yet been. If they only had the cordial support of the proprietors along the line, they would have no difficulty in getting the people of the south to join them. But it would be a great matter, if they had the promise of support from the proprietors, that they should have a guarantee to that effect, namely, some document signed by them expressing their views w on the subject. All useless land should be given gratis, and arable land at what it is worth and no more. (Hear, hear.) After some further conversation, several resolutions were moved by the Chairman, and seconded by Glenmo riston, of which the following is the substance : . " That the thanks of the meeting be voted to the depu tation for their report and statement ; and the meeting, considering this a seasonable time for completing the — work of preparation, highly approve of the resolutions of the last meeting on 16th Dec.; and in order to prosecute to a successful issue the proceedings already begun, and to fol low out the recommendations obtained by the deputation, the meeting directed— " 1. Mr. Mitchell to survey afresh such . parts of the line as present any peceliar difficulties or require works of more than ordinary cost, or where it is supposed modifications of any kind may be made with advantage, and that with all possible expedition-Ahe whole details to be based on the most moderate and economical considerations. The pro priety was also suggested of the country north of Carr bridge being carefully examined with the x:ew of insuring the proposed line being the short tst practicable route south. " 2. Messrs. Anderson to continue their labours, under the direction of the following committee, in effecting ar rangements with landowners and preparing all details, preparatory to final measures for re-constructing the com pany and bringing out a prospectus. " 3. The following gentlemen were appointed a com mittee for superintending and directing the whole prelimi nary arrangements, and to promote the scheme in every possible way, viz. :—Cluny Macpherson, Glenmoriston, Reelig, Raigmore, Provost Sutherland Major Dunc an Macpherson Captain Fraser Tytler, Mr. Bryson, factor for Lord Seafield, Duncan Forbes, Esq. of Leanach, Mr. White of Monar, Mr. Forbes chemist, Mr. Niel Maclean, Mr. Falconer, solicitor, Mr. P. Grant, Mr. Mitchell, and the Messrs. Anderson. " A subscription loan to be forthwith opened for de fraying the necessary cash disbursements (all professional charges to form a claim only against any company to be hereafter formed); the subscriptions to be received on the footing that they shall form a preferable claim against the future company, so that they may as formerly be repaid. " 5. The chairman was requested to make arrangements for bringing the matter under the favourable notice on the 30th of April county meeting." On the motion of Captain FRASER TYTLEB, the thanks of the meeting were voted to the chairman for his conduct in the chair, whereupon the meeting broke up. We are happy to say that several handsome contributions have already been announced towards defraying preliminary expensei, which will necessarily be very considerable. (From the Inverness Courier.) A meeting of the joint committees of these undertak ings, and of other gentlemen favourable to them, was held on Tuesday, at the office of Messrs. G. and P. An derson—Cluny Macpherson in the chair. Among the gentlemen present we observed—Glenmoriston ; Mr. White, of Monar ; Mr. Robertson, of Inshes ; Mr. Bis coe, of Newton ; Captain Fraser Tytler ; Mr. C. Lyon Mackenzie, of St. Martins ; Major Macpherson, Glen truim ; Mr.' Joseph Mitchell, C.E. ; Banker Waterston ; Mr. Thomas Falconer, for Miss Macpherson, Belleville ; Mr. Forbes, Castle-street ; Mr. D. Rose, Viewrnount ; Mr. James Gordon, Mr. Kenneth Ross, Mr. Neil Mac- Lean, Mr. George Mackay, Mr. Patrick Grant, clerk of Inverness-shire, &c., &c. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and approved, Mr. P. ANDERSON proceeded to read letters from northern proprietors and others interested in the forma tion of railway communication between north and south, who were unable to attend the meeting. The first of these was from the Chisholm, who said he was not in a position to pronounce upon the commercial value of the undertaking to those who engage in it ; but he was sure there could be no difference of opinion upon the fact that this was the line which would benefit, in the greatest degree, the traffic of the north of Scotland. Mr. J. B. Fraser of Reelick, after apologising for his unavoidable absence, said in his letter : The report was signed by Mr. Joseph Mitchell and Mr. Peter Anderson. _ _ _ - - - PATRON —H.R.II. PRINCE ALBERT. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. An Optical an Night's Illustration, with Dissolving itByeesnierrTieonfrya Bishop and Dream, with the 0: iginal Music and others, concludin; pith the most tutt rest sni.„l"eanes and Sorge front Mrs. Beceher Btowe's Popular Work on Moraine and Evening. Lectures: —By J. 11. Ferrer, Esq "Hall-hours with the Ancient and Modern Chemists ;by Dr. Rao-- % i ner, on Pneumatic., I n w hi ch the Principle nt the Fly's Foot and w on ,oh' on the Cel'ing will he explain e d to - Mr. Crispe, on Erice s on Eagine'. Adrnission, Is. ; Schools, and Children under Ten years of age, Half-price. 16, 0 ' 0 4. 01 051 4 7 '7 r, 1 4 0 41' ,9 16 la 171 4,01 101 JOZEAU'S COPAIIINE-MEGE, or Saccharatta C ‘SPULES, approved by the Fre: ch College V Physicians, and successfully administered in the Paris and London Hospitals, and acknowleoged by them to be the best remedy tor the cure of Gonorrolicea, Gleet, end Leucorrhceal Discharges, on an average of six days (sce " Lancet " of 6th Nov., 1852, an extre.ct from v hich will be forwardel immedi melt, on ap i dication).—Prepared and sod by G. Jozeau, sole French chemist, 49, Haymarket, London ; and Jozean, Pharrnacien, 161, Rue Montmartre, Pa. ; and .he principal chemists of France. EnOand, and the Colonies. Price of bottle of 100 capsules, 4s. 6d.; 50 do., 2s 9d., with dire.;; ions, and stamp with the name of Gabriel Jozeau printed thereon. • 1 4 A I T RENT'S CASINO, ARGYLL ROOMS.- Lessee, CH IRLEA E. LAURENT, Onslow•house, Fulham h; vP , n Every Evet.ing. The Orclr'stra will perform, dtnv, iv„ w _eek, The Thistle," " Flhamroc'c." " Rose," and "AminA ' Cirque' ""ze. 'he "Napoleon" and "Le Romanesque" Gelops, " Le itmQuadrille; " The Gold Hawk ' and " Juno," Polka's.— eission, Is. Doors open at Half • past Eight ; to commence at ............Leclock, and terminate at Ilalf.past Eleven. 40 45.7 6 ! 1, 64 ' 11,3` 13 11,300 V LONDO N AND NORTH-WESTERN r _ NOT ICE IS HEREB Y GIVEN, - That an EXTRAORDINARY TI..§I'ECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the LONDON and NORTH , ,7, ESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at the Euston ?tatinn, London n SATURDAY the 3 - oth da of APril , 12 o'clock at noon , to receive a Report from the y Dlrecors wt Ter enceh i re-., to the Proceedings of the Special Committee of the House at „_''' _Commons on Railways, and to consider and deterfnine as to the e 'C a tion. under the provisions of the exlst'ng, A eta relating to th ' at l v b in , P a nY, of an ddditional Share Capital, of such an amount, and d .iect to such conditions, as shall be fined at such meeting, and to :taae all all be needful . such orders ' and do all such o th er acts i n re l a tion thereto •,,, sh bated this Eleventh Day of April, 1853. - GEORGE ANSON, Chairman. . . ... ROBERT BENSON, Deputy-Chairman. H. BOOTH, CHAS. E. STEwAR T, Secretaries. NRTEf OF SPAIN RAILWAY. lirivießseaay,o`"e' Iron, St. Sebastian, Tolosa, Bilboa, Vitoria. Miranda, c_. ..,..i_!!!'zos. Palencia, iNnadoli,d, Avila, L'Escurial, Madri . ...,__P;r s _ oo 9, f 2 r 2 a 4 n , e o aB oo lcet ia s tres 315 000 shares in sPaln, lc° f , of 95 piastres each for caPital h been , i k rk .r a v i r ine a :. ie er 201. for England.De o po n , 41. in England . iti Tha " sh`ler.bed in e Sp o a r in two-fifths in France, and two seitfilft9hpoiafstrtrie remain for appropriation in En ' gland. . Pr esident —Th e Duke Be Riansares. ‘ . .b___. Ba nkers hi Paris —Messrs. Rothschild, Paris. '",anxellt in London —Mrs. Masterman, Peters, and Co.; the L ondon and County Bank. Ag ents in Bankers in B ordeaux—Messrs. Ezpeleta et Frs. . 14hd011-31essrs C. Devaux and Co., 62, King William , NO Fr street, City. ""0:,..... rtraEß A PPLICATION fbr SHARES in this Company received after Monday, the 18th instant. • 'lll deposits will be retained in the names of Samuel Laing, Esq., M.P., Fred. Mildred, Esq., John Griffith Frith, Esq., and ae trust Aubrey Alex. Hoghton. Esti ,u,„ ees for the English shareholders, until the Company be - . 4l lltively constituted and the Directors regularly appointed. C. DEVAUX and CO, 62, xl ......._ 'ng Wi lliam -street, City, April 14, 1853. • ------__ THE POLTIMORE COPPER and GOLD MINING COMPANY. ces, Vernon House, No. 50, Pall-Math EXTRACT 05' CIRCULAR. Saturday, April 16, 1853. The annexed is a transcript of the Report of Messrs. Rawlins and Watson. of St. Helen's : Bridgewater Works. St. Helen's, Lancashire, 14th April, 1853. Gentlemen,—We have now finished the reduction of the 50 tons of Auriferous Oman from the Poltiraore Mine. The parcel consisted of 2 sort s—the Brown and the Rea; the first (being, we understand, from the west lode) when ch;ed weighed 23 tons 14 cwt. ;' and the Red (from the east lode) weighed, dry, 21 tons. The Brown yielded 7 oz. 2 dwts. of gold, being at the rate of 6 dwts. per ton of dry ore. The Red produced 28 oz. 7 dwts. of gold, being at the rate of 1 oz. 7 flirts. per ton of dry ore_ We have the honour to be, Gentlenien. Yours most respectfully, RAWLINS AND WAT:. ON. To the Committee of Management of the Poitirnore Copper and Gold l‘Lning Company. P.S .—ln order that the Company may have additional data for forming an opinion respecting the value of the Gossan, we add. that we are willing to undertake the reduction of the Red ore, containing the same proportion of gold as the lot we have reduced, and return to the Company one ounce of gold per ton of dry ore, free from all smelting charges; or we should be willing to give at the rate of 41.45. per tn of dry ore. Now, assuming that the cost of the raising and carriage of the ore would amount to about 11. per ton, this would cause a net profit of St. per ton, which. at the rate of 300 tons weekly, would give a net profit of 9001. per week, or upwards of 46,0001. per annum,—and this from auriferous ore alone, irrespective of any cop per or other lodes. As a proof of our confidence in the undertaking, we now take the 500 shares which were placed at our disposal. R. and W. Circulars, in detail, may be had on application at the offices. By order of the Committee. FRANK SELBY, Clerk. 24 151 utr 0~ PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 16. Captain Charles Eden arrived here this morning, and succeeded Captain G. R. Mundy in c Immand of her Ma jesty's ship London, 90, at Spithead. The Basilisk steam-sloop was haule 1 out of the fitting basin this day, and will take in stores for foreign service. The Gorgon paddlewheel-sloop ha had her steam up to day to try the workinc, of her engines. She is being very neatly rigged, and w ill' soon be ready to join the reserve squadron. _ _ THE POLTIMORE COPPER and GOLD MINING COMPANY. Offices, Vernon House, 50, Pall-Mall. Saturday, April 16, 1853. APPLICATIONS for the UNAPPROPRIATED SHARES in this COMPANY will be Received at the offices, or by the brokers, Messrs. Langdale and son, from the present Shareholders, until T d URSDAY next, the 21st instant, at par; alter which date no shares will be issued under OL per shares, nam ly, 21. per share premium, By order of the Committee. I'RANK SELBY, Clerk. .Idergr'' bt ;11 10t : tir 9d 1 . , 304 I{ 18 - 3 1 ?; artie )1-ed. APRIL 17. Her Majesty's ship London got under weigh this after noon and proceeded down Channel with a fair wind. Her destination is not known (at least on shore) • one report is Cork, another that s h e i s t o cru i se i n th e ohannel, and a third (which seems more probable), that she is to join the squadron in the Mediterranean. Wind, S.W.; weather, cloudy. EXCISE -OFFICE, in Old Broad-street, FOR SALE.—To be SOLD, by TENDER, by order of the Com missioners of Inland Revenue, in several Lots, or, if an adequate price be offered, in One Lot, all those extensive, valuable, and highly important FREEHOLD PREMISES in Old Broad-street, in the city of London, known for many years as the EXCISE-OFFICE, and, recently, as tha Inland Revenue-office; comprising the elegant and substantial stone building fronting Old Broad-street, and the spacious offices and inclosed yard contiguous, in the rear, with a carriage-way entrance from Dishopsgate-street, all of which have been for the last eighty years vested in the Crown, and used for the purposes of the Excise Revenue. f oto . Fio a me,r e i rowii,a 13, ,a is the, c , act ! e SELF-PRESERVATION. d A Medical Treatise on the Philosophy of Marriage, and Nervous and Generative Debility, illustrated by fifty coloured engravings, and tribing in detail the various disorders resulting from secret habits and excesses. The perusal of this treatise will assis t in the correct description of their cases, and may be h ad, p rice 2s 6d, in English French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, or Germa n, o f Messrs. piper' Brothers and Co., 23, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street - 31 arill, 39, Cornhill ; Stolle, Titchborne-street, Haymarket; or fr e e ' 3 Post for forty-two stamps, to any address from the Author's real trice, 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON. IMPORTANT MEDICAL AND SURGICAL WORKS, Just published, by U. Rainier% 219, Regent-street, London. No I. 6v0., in cloth, price ss. by post free, ss. 6d., ON TRUE & FALSE SPERMATORRHCEA, with the View to the Correction of wide-spread Errors In relation to the Treatment and Cure of Sufferers from I' ability of Li - e Generative System, or Sexual Hypochondriasis. Translated from, the German of Dr. PICKFORD "Dr. Pickford Is known to English readers by his frequent practi cal contributions to German medical literature. This is the first time, he informs us, that he has addressed himself to the noit-medi cal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall detect any other equally flagrant evil which it may be in his rower to correct."—London 31cdic.1 Gazette, May 30, 1851. "We nromised in a former number that we should recur to this wor:(, in order to exhibit its aim more clearly. The author lashes with great severity the impostors who make a livelihood by preying eu the credulity of the public. The tribe of Quiet Symathisers.' and • Medical Friends,' are mercilessly exposed; and if this book could find its way into the hands of those who suffer from th com plaint of which it treats, we are satisfied that many h andrecis would IDe saved much needless suffering of body and mind, and what is of less i mportance, though it is that whi c h the quacks most prize— much money...—. This volume is well qualified to put an end to the monpitrical system of treati ng Sp ermatorrhcea, an d to p l ace the treat _ • upon a more rational and physiological basis. It is, therefore, to do much good."—Medical Circular, Juno 16, 1852. THESo. 11. CURE B vo.. 'at cloth, price 38. 6d., by post free, 4s. rk3 at on OF STRICTURE OF THE URETHRA, on Princi a onc e Simple, Safe, and Efficient, in oven its most Inveterate and ppareutly Intractable Forms. Member of therioFyal. B. ft of T S EN urg t o Y i , is of England. the _Prom of his views he (Mr. Courte nay) has given rhistory of a great many cases successfully treated, as bad i . 3 any which Mr. Spite adduced and n t h are mew ix xi. , on which he had operated. period of twelve y . e , r li e .. tr aT xviil. No .Ix. had res'sted, for a c oved in as many wa tl e z ka treatment by dilitation, and was finally in duration, severity , and ß ut c ases xviii. and xix. appear, both g r avated charactei comp lica tion of symptoms, of a more ag an Coetailed tzolent adopted by Mr. by Mr. Syme, and yet the 4. 16 1 . otirt enay oresio r Li ar , theL . Proved eminently sucete.iful." Treace of Stricture. MT HAT the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHE QUER has just FOUND OUT.—That the increase of the re venue in 12 months exceeds nine hundred and twenty thousands, and an advantage will be derived by the nation and individuals by a re duction of the tate of interest, which is to advance the real value of property. The favourable impression this has made on our com mercial citizens fully proves that Quality and Cheapness are the most approved principles of Business. This, very convincingly, supports the pi actices of E. MOSES and SON, who commenced, and alone have carried out, the most substantial improvements in DRESS, at a reduction in prices far beyond the expectations of the ablest financier. What have E. MOSES and SON' "just brought out ?" The most magnificent and GIGANTIC STOCK of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS ever exhibited—peerless illustrations of the latest improve ment's in the world's commerce, the materials being selected with unparalleled diligence and perfe.t experience, from the newest and best samples furnished by every celebrated manufactory, British and Foreign. In this selection the success of E. MOSES and SON'S BUYERS «ill be found advantageous to their PATRONS and the PUBLIC in ways too numerous for detail. 'I he richest, mostnovel and varied—the finest and best materials--the first order of fashions —the most artistic cut—the neatest and best workmanship—is com bined with a great reduction In the prices of every description of ATTIRE, HOSIERY, HATSgand CAPS, BOOTS and SHOES, &C., &c. Inspect . the _endless novelties in SPRING and SUMMER VESTS aed TROUSERS, the thousands of NEW STYLES and fabrics of incomparable elegance, the SPRING and SUMMER COATS and OVERCOATS, which for style, quality, and pries have no equal, and it will be " found out" that E. MOSES and SON have provided Spring and Summer Dress for all classes in the amplest and most economical manner. EMIGRANTS to AUSTRALT t, or any other part of the world, may save as much by purchasing thk it Outfits and requisite Clothing at E. MOSES and SON'S as, in many instances, will pay the cost of Wiel;larsaie: when the superior (witty of the goods and the prices they are charged are compared, the saving is nearly half the amount which might have been expilided elsewhere. E. MOSES and SON'S WkIOLESALE BUSINESS offers the safest and most profitable investments for Capitalists and every class of Et:migrants ; the Goods, having a word-wide celebrity, are iold without inconvenii nee, and turn to better interest than any other description of met chandise. The magnitude of E. MOSES and SON'S Outfitting Business in duces them to keep a separate Department for Emigrants ; they also furnish (without any charge) full Lists of Outfits for Ladles and Gentlemen, with Shipsaiing information, &c., either on application or post free, to any part of the kingdom. CAUTION.—E. MOSES and SON regret having to guard the public against imposition, having learned that the untradesman - like talsehood of " Being connected with their Establishment," or " it's the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons, they beg to state that they have No CONNEXION WITH ANY OTHER lIOJSE me OR OUT OF LONDON, except their own Establishments, as follows : London City Establishment, 154, 155, 156, and 157, Minotics, 83, 34,85, and 85, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating. London West-end Branch, 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street, I, 2, 3, Ilart-street, all communicating. Bradford (Yorkthire) Brandt. 19 nd 20, Bridge-street. Sheffield Branch, 36, Fargatel Merchant Tailors, Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Shoe Makers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen. IMPORTANT.—ShouId any article not give satisfaction, it will be exchan6ed if desir e d, or , if pre erre d , th e m oney will be returned without hesitation. An goo d s arc marked i n plain figures, the lowest price, from which no abateme n t can b e ma d e . The Establishments ar e c l ose d from sunse t Friday to sunset on Saturdays, when b us i ness i s resumed till 12 o'clocL. A new Book. entitled "The World's Pharos," containing the Emigrant's Assistanit, full list of prices, and directions tor self mea sv:ement, may be had on application, or post-frec, to any part of the kingdom. _ A andsome Almanac for the year ending 1853 can be had gratis, on app"cation. Id ron prrle Franca's. Dior siricht man Deutsch. Qui al parla Italian. Aqua se habia Espanol ELECTION PETITIONS. rielslgen, tivsaesssiuonbi. A list of all the election petitions presented during the all the eljtio The names of tle p as a return to a motion of Mr. Locke lone, Barnstaple, constituencies 'shed on Saturday. The return contains etitions presented up to Easter last. Boston, Br a df Cambridge, rd petitioning are :—Ath erwick-upon-Tweed, Blackburn, Bol ton,, Bridgenorth, Bury St. Edmund's, borough, Cashel, Chatham,Canterbury Caii Cirencester,s le, C arlow c icounty,Clare, o 1 it Carlow her o e, Clonmel, Cockermouth,D kb, lia;tiCork, Dartmouth, Derby, Dublin, Dungarvan, Durham, locester, Great Yarmouth, Down, Dublin county Ennis, Finsbury, p rom ' e Hereford county, Here- Guildford, Harw ford, Huddersfield, Kiddeurlis'• igsborough, Lancaster, ter, Rilnar ,e King's , Limerick,tt Lisburn, Li- County, Kingston-upon-Hull, Middlesex, Maidstone, Mal- Leicester, Leitrim, Leominster, Pontefract, estern divi verpool, Londonderry county, L o don, Mallow, Mayo, Meath, Newry, New Sarum, New Windsor, NO4-oeixi New Ross, sion),Norwich,Peterborough,Plymouth, Sligo county, Sligo, Southampton, Stoke -upon-Trent, Susrey (eastern division), Taunton, Tavisteeku-Ti;;" Tippe rary, Totness, Tynemouth, Waterford county, W e r" - meaih, Wexford county, Wigton, Youghal, snakingst total of 85 boroughs and counties in which it is alle ge d corrupt corrupt practices have taken place during the last gene ral election. Of these 85 petitions, 32 have been with drawn ; in 19 cases, and in the case of 27 members, the elections have been declared void ; 18 members have been unseated, and of these 18 cases of expulsion there were 16 in which the committee declared that bribery had been proved. The names of the corrupt boroughs are :—Cambridge, Lancaster, Kingston-on-Hull, Mal don, Bridgnorth, Chatham, Huddersfield, and Clitheroe. The writs for Lancaster, Canterbury, Cambridge, Cli theroe, Chatham, and Kingston-on-Hull have been sus pended ; 25 petitions remain as yet to be disposed of, and in the case of 8 petitions the investigations of the committees led to the• conclusion that the sitting mem , berg were duly elected. " You well know how groat an interest I have felt from the first in that long-projected enterprise : and nothing in my power shall at any time be wanting towards promoting it. It does appear to me that this is the time to press for its commencement. Money is abundant, and the means for safe and profitable investment of capital are very limited. Trade and agriculture are taking a great start, and the necessity of a railway in the north is very urgent, and daily increasing.- In fact, unless we have one soon, we shall be quite left behind in the race of advancement in which . all our neighbours are so earnestly engaged. Witness, for instance, the immense impulse given in the east, by the railway to Aberdeen ; epecially in cattle feeding—a branch of agricultural economy which we here cannot engage in, except on very disadvantageous terms, for want of a market at our doors. They say that this Aberdeen Railway is to be carried on to Elgin—if so, it is well— but will that not serve to excite to competition those lines connected with the centre and west of the coun try, which cannot fail to appreciate the value of a tailpiece that will throw into their hands the traffic of one of the richest districts in the north—that from Elgin to Inver , ness—aye, and all to the west of it, even to the coast—and were the Highland line once in full operation, it would not only sweep the whole country to the west of Elgin, but eventually that also between Inverness and Ta in—infact, all Ross-shire." Letters were read from. Mr. Monro of Allan ; Sheriff Tytler : Mr. Gillanders of Highfield ' • Mr. D. Macdou gall, of the Tartan Warehouse (who said, "my own experience in business leads me to think that the establishment of the Perth and Inverness Railway will be followed by great benefits to all concerned in the trade and prosperity of this district of the coun try) "; Mr. Ross, of the Inverness Brewery Company ; Provost Sutherland, Mr. Butter ' of Fascally ; Mr. Mackenzie, of Muirton (who said he gave the scheme " his warmest approbation," and promised, when the details were exhibited, to use his influence with others "in uniting with its promoters for the full success of the undertaking)." Letters were also received from the Duke of Sutherland, the Mar quis of Breadalbane, Lord Panmure, Lord Kinnaird, Lord Sa.ltoun Lochiel, the Earl of Seafield, Mr. Wylie of Bolf;acks Castle, Mr. Brodie of Lethen, Mr. Macinroy of Lucie, Mr. G. W. H. Ross of Cromarty, Mr. Ross of Pitcalnie, Sir C. Munro, &c., &c. All these 'answers were favourable to the scheme, except perhaps that of the Duke of Sutherland, who said that he was not very sanguine of its success, but was most desirous to see such a scheme carried out prosperously. Mr. Anderson read the report by the deputation ap pointed at the meeting of members of the joint commit tees; held at Inverness on the 16th December, 1852. The report stated that— The appointment of the reporters was chiefly for the purpose of putting themselves in communication with parties in the south connected with railway companies, and with persons of influence generally connected with the north of Scotland ; and that With the view of giving and receiving information regarding the scheme of direct rail way communication to the north, and the best means of forwarding this object. Accordingly Mr. Peter Anderson joined Mr. Mitchell in Edinburgh in the beginning of January, and they in the first place made it their business to come in contact with as many persons as possible in the south of Scotland in any way likely to be of service ; and also to bring the revived intention of carrying out the purpose in view as much as possible under public notice. They successively visited Perth and Glasgow. In these ,places, and in Edinburgh, they got introduced to directors and officials of all the rail ways affected by the through northern traffic, and to several of the principal brokers in Edinburgh and Glasgow, under whose notice they brought the scheme. The reporters then proceeded to London, and on the way they had a meeting, by special appointment, with the Board of Directors of the York, Newcastle, and Berwick. Railway, from whom they had a very friendly reception. In the metropolis frequent interviews were had with several of the more influential parties interested in the north of of Scotland, in particular with Mr. Alex. Matheson, M.P. ; Mr. Ellice, M.P. ; The Chisholm, and others; all of whom expressed their great interest and anxiety in the success of the undertaking ; and the deputation were in communica tion with the office-bearers of the London and North- Western, and the Great Northern Railways, and with Messrs. Locke and Errington, engineers, and with others connected with railway works, and the attention of the directors of the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway has since been directed to the subject by correspondence with the Secretary. They had the satisfaction to find that very favourable impressions are entertained by parties the most competent from their railway experience to judge of the traffic to be anticipated. Indeed, it may now be said to have become an acknowledged axiom that disappointment as to traffic returns is never experienced. So wonder fully do the facilities afforded by a railway operate, especially in localities previously denied such means of communication, that it is literally impassible to predicate the amazing alteration which thereby arises in all existing relations ; and the specialties in this instance all conspire to confirm the conviction that the railway proceeds will constitute a very large revenue indeed. And the deputa tion were given to understand that the only desideratum to success is moderation of cost in the construction of the line (a matter hitherto too rarely aimed at), combined with a favourable state of the money market. Meantime, however, it was felt that capitalists were dis inclined to embark in any undertaking of this nature with out definite forehand arrangements, as far as practicable, with the landowners along the line, whose interests would be specially promoted under any circumstances by the pro posed works. And almost the first question put on all oc casions was the amount of encouragement proffered -by these parties. The result of these several conferences and communings whichkingdo kingdom as edelf,ellutatas the ionhavperaheteilead linadvviarcieoutshepyarotbstoafintehde, amounted to this, that the present was not the proper mo ment to bring a gr eat measure of this sort before the pub lie • that by and bye, if the present prosperity of the coun try continue, there willinevitably be such an accumulation of money as must tend to make such investments be viewed with their former favour. And the deputation were /11'- 1 surcd by some of the most practical and influential men with whom they conversed, that parties would be readily got to undertake for one-half the capital, and that they thought the other half would be easily pro ided by the . public, in such a state of the money market as is con fidently anticipated soon to arise. These exper i enced par ties suggested that in the interval the promoters should direct their attention, in the first instance, to ascei Lain positively the amount of encouragement and facility to be afforded by the proprietors along the line and their tenan try. It was also suggested that the ground should be ag ain carefully examined, and that having in view the great en gineering improvements which have arisen since 1845, such alterations should be adopted as would secure the construc tion of the works on the most moderate scale. Reason was given to believe that a considerable portion of the stock will be readily taken in part payment of the contract price by some of the leading railway contractors, and other terms obtained from them, such as materially to facilitate the raising of the whole capital. In respect of the first recommendation, that in regard to the land, considerable progress has been already made. The deputation went to Dunkeld in the hope of obtain ing an interview with the Duke of Atholl, through whose property the line runs for many miles. In this, however, they were disappointed. His grace politely excusing him self from a personal conference, on the ground that he had not duly considered the written communications made to him on the subject from Inverness. Since then the Duke has intimated `that he u ishes it to be understood that he does not wish any railway through Athole, and that so far as he is concerned, he would prefer that no line of railway were brought further in the proposed directior. But if it is thought the interests of the public require a line, then he will not allow his own personal feelings to stand out against, it, how mrch he may otherwise regret it.' The other pro prietors generally are now alive to the great importance of the formation of the line. Lord Seafield, Cluny Macpher son, Mr. Baillie, of Kingussie, Miss Macpherson, of Belle ville, Brodie of Brodie, Mr. Brodie of Lethen, Mr. Butter of Fascally, Mr. Mackintosh of Raigmore, Culloden, and other proprietors, are quite favourable, and it is believed will all come in to any terms that may be agreed on. It is thus anticipated that the land can be obtained at no great expense. It has been suggested that the landowners ought to give at least all the moor land gratis, and the arable land for say thirty years' purchase of its agricultu ral value, withor_t any allowance for severance, and com muting, if deemed desirable, the amount for a moderate feu-duty ; and that the tenants should also be got to agree to accept of say three per cent. per annum, during the sub sistence of their leases, on the sum payable for their re spective possessions to their landlord. It will be proper to have a general form of agreement in some such terms Prepared, and the individual signatures obtained in any way that may be most effectual. When matters have been matured in manner just detailed, encouragement is held out to make application to the through lines from north to mayon themb expected, b y th e m opl e tin of south for su c h di rec t ass i s t ance as may b e i n th e ir power, and for such coun t enance of the undertak i ng as may serve t o b r i ng it int o f avoura b le notice in the money-market. That thi s a id from inore t n e a se railway comp an i es w ill b e re alised, is nothing, the completion o additionaltraffic pertien to be thrown of the tru n k li ne of direct communication. The natural eventual extension from Dulsie B of the line from Badenoch to Fort- Willi am, ridge to Forres and Burg head and from Inverness into - Re policy of incorporating The ss:shire, were adverted to. and Elgin with the scheme line of railway between Nairn to Perth, may be regarded as s f the formation of a direct line upon circumstances. It will ane observed n question tiat tdhetf wayend dependent clear, for the Great North of Scotland ser have an nounced their present intention Company. to be to carry their line Mr. MITCHELL then addressed the meeting. He said —You will notice from the report read that we have had no small encouragement in , the south ; and had the money market continued in the same buoyant state which it was in December, I havci, every reason to be lieve that the capital might have been raised as was done in 1845. No doubt thi serious losses that have occurred by railway investment have led the pub lic to be more cautious as to entering into undertakings like the present ; and the only thing that we can do in the meantime is to instruct the public mind as to the intrinsic merits of our line. I would not be a party to this scheme without a positive conviction of its intrinsic merits. I know it may be said that our scheme will be an unprofitable one, and the lossesthat have occurred in more fertile districts, where there is.a population which should have produced an ample return for railway ir.vest ment, may be referred tn. Most of the railways in the south of Scotland may be quoted ; the Aberdeen, the North British, the Edinburgh and Northern—where the shareholders reap no dividend, and the Caledonian and others, where the returns are very limited, and on all of which the most serious losses have arisen to the original shareholders. And were we, gentlemen, to promote a line which approximated to these in outlay, our oppon ents would be right in repudiating such an undertaking, and in advising the public to beware of venturing on it. But we wish to enter into no ex/lensive undertaking of this sort, but into one of such moderation in form and construction as will be adapted to the traffic and exigen ces of the country—such as. will ensure for the share holders a satisfactorrand fair return. In Great Britain, in 1851; the number of miles Of railway opened was 6,621, and 551 miles more wereintiburse of construction. The total expenditure on these was 232,000,0001., or an average of about 35,000/. per mile, including stations and stock. Were we to ask you to enter on any undertaking involving even an approximation to these figures, of course we would give our opponents just cause for triumph ; but we do no such, thing. We ask you to enter into the consideration of a work adapted to the exigencies of a not over-populous but highly improvable country. For myself, I look to what has been done in America, and I constantly put the question to myself, surely the northern half of Scotland, with its immediate vicinity to a dense population, its highly improvable lands, its immense breeding stock, its extended fisheries, its extended tracts of cultivated land, and its forests, ought to be a country which would warrant the con struction of a railroad, as well as the desert regions of Canada, or the Western districts of the Northern States of America. (Hear, hear.) Yet we find that by the enterprise of these people, and their persevering energy, railroads are made in these districts, by which the coun try is opened up and most materially benefitted ; and these railways have become about the most valuable in vestments in that money-making empire. But why is this the case? Why, because they have adapted their works to the want of the country. They have not spent 35,0001. a mile in their construction, for that would not answer their purpose. They have calculated their pro bable traffic, and they have suited their works to that traffic. They say, and say naturally, ' that when the traffic increases they will expand their works, and so they do increasing their weight of rails, dou bling their lines, and otherwise making improvements when such are required, thus insuring at all times a satisfactory dividend to their shareholders. The extent of railway enterprise in-America does not ap pear this be country, atthisda o y th n e n rw pr is o e . n ation. lam satisfied there thevpie d norths, e d r to w bitehofr railway understood aoytlacnoind rnwuonv i is ample traffic to pay for a railroad if we get one con structed on the American plan ; and I presume, gentle men, it matters not to you what plan is adopted, pro vided the advantages of railway communication are ob tained for the north. I mean, therefore. that you should not spend 35,0001. a mile on your railway, but that you should adopt the American plan of cheap construction. There is ample traffic in this country. Traffic calcula tions have never been at fault, and therefore, bearing that fact in view, we can turn to expenditure with more certainty, In America, in 1851, there were 10,921 miles of railway in operation, and 7,560 miles in the course of construction, and the average oust of these works was w , expensehh o including rwe dtho ee there this r e sen q l ooyucti nothing nhi m nre g e s e n b t l equipments." ?whatn. t ' e ' st om l u t ty will constitutespass hs n se natur ally a t vtuhuer the difference l v irsy e oe l robele.n asked,eea plains, nlini i s and the bridges must be of the simplest and rudest form. This gentleman, is not the fact. No doubt many of the railways are rudely constructed, but many of them are the reverse, and that you may see the sort of works that America has constructed, I will just read you a descrip tion of the Erie Railway, which I have taken from a tour made in 1851 by Mr. Watkin, one of the talented London and North-Western officials. It is to this effect : " Tbo line is 460 miles in length, and cost about ' 5,000,000/. A large portion of it passes through forest - r2,gions and jungles wlttliiprizrhiliabitoil, It is a single line on the six-feet gua,go. Crosiit ' = the Susquehanna, says Mr. Watson, sonic miles beyond 13:.yliampton, wo entered Pennsylvania—the line keeping still near the river and winding its curves round the whole circuit of the great valleys, the rock hewn away for its pessfige in perpendicu lar cuts of groat depth in many places—and crossing it again by a covered bridge BC9 feet long, wo came to Lanes borough, and into the lovely valley iu which arc the finest works of the railway. The frst of these works is a tressel bridge, over the Cancaacta creek, and a portion of the vil lage of Lanesborough. This bridge is 450 ft. long. Then, a mile or two beyond, is the Starucca viaduct—a magnificent work of stout 110 feet high, 1,200 feet long, and having 18 arches, each 50 feet span—bridging over the Starucca creek, which here joins the river ; and taking a last peep at the Susquehannah, at the end of a I sing gradient is Cascade Bridge,' an immenso lumber bridge, with a single arch 250 feet span and 50ft. rise, thrown over a deep chasm 184 ft. in depth. From this bridge the line ascends into the great rock cuttino , at the summit, which is nearly 1,490 feet above the level of the sea—and the line overcomes in eight miles a difference of level of 4C) feet in its descent to Des seret. The cost of this line is scarcely 8,0001. a mile, not withstanding these great works. Thi, traffic was then large, and amounted to about 1,00/. a mile per annum. It passes over mountains, wild passes, and along an ever varying level, but there is no tunnel." Now you see, gentlemen, that this line, with these great works, was constructed at 8,000/. a mile, and we may naturally say, surely in this country, where labour is cheaper, and the facilities of obtaining material so much more convenient, we ought to construct our railroads in the north, at as low if not a lower figure. On the Perth line there are no such formidable works as are here de scribed. In fact, along the greater part of the distance the ground is particularly favourable, and along the whole line not a tunnel is required. Therefore we ought, and I have no doubt we will, be able to get the lines constructed at a moderate price, but this no doubt de pends on the proprietors of the land. Of course, if they obstruct us, or make exhorbitant demands, we will be driven into expensive works, but these may be greatly avoided, provided we are met by theni in a fair and liberal spirit. The promoters of railways in America have no such difficulties to contend with as those in this country. They have neither land cost nor parliamentary opposition. Generally the land is given for nothing, and whenever a line is projected, both the Federal and State Government, as well as the counties and towns in their combined and corporate capacity, vie -with each other in promoting the enterprise. They find their ad vantage from it ; not only are their estates and farms doubled, or even quadrupled, is value by the lines run ning through them, but the schemes are in themselves most profitable. As an evidence of this I may mention the dividends on a few of their lines--• When opened. Dividend. Boswell and Lowell 18 35 ... 8 per cent. Boston and Maine 1843 ••. 7 Boston and Worcester 1835 ' •.. 7 Connecticut 1846 .•• 8 Eastern lB4O .•. 8 Fitchborough 1845 ... 7 Nashua and Lowell lB3B ... 9 New Bedford lB4O ... 8 Western 1842 ... 8 You will thus see the advantage for the north of Scot land of adopting the American plan of cheap construc tion ; and, as I have said before, to obtain cheap con struction we must have liberal terms from the landed in terest. I hope, therefore, gentlemen, the entire north will combine in promoting this most important measure. I trust no petty jealousies will operate in the mind of any one to prevent them coming forward to lend their aid to this work. Many influential parties, whose - opinions are entitled to the utmost respect, consider that the Great North of Scotland line is the most natural route, and should be first promoted. To this, of course, you cannot agree. The seven northern counties of Scot land are surely entitled to the most direct communica tion that can be obtained. There can be no objection to the North of Scotland line. No one more rejoiced than I did to hear that it had commenced. What I ob jected to, and what I have all along objected to, was that the Aberdeen people should construct a line, and obtain exclusive powers to f orce the northern public and their traffic round by Aberdeen ---a detour of 70 miles. The promoters in Aberdeen, however, have now adopted more reasonable views. They have fixed their northern terminus at Elgin, where the traffic naturally would divide ; and if they adhere to that point, they will have a good paying line from their local traffic, as they are constructing their works on a moderate scale ; but we must watch them, as they still threaten opposition to our direct line of communication. Now, in respect to whether this Perth and Inverness line will pay, I may add a few words. In the statement which we have printed, it will be seen that for a double line the return will be upwards of 5 per cent., and for a single line 6 2-sths, even according to the outlay by the original estimates of 10,232/. per mile for a double, and 8,8171. for a single line. But it is to be hoped that considerable saving may be effected on this sum. If our railway should not exceed the American cost of 7,0001. a mile, allowing even the working expenses at 50 per cent., a traffic of 141. per mile per week would amply suffice to pay, a dividend of 5 per cent, In Canada extensive English companies have undertaken the construction of as many as 1,112 miles of railway on this scale, and ' l , about this cost, The only thing analogous which we have Qs 6l;i . ' Vile,' pre ; 1 3 ste e , rl ; ' 3Os Pr'ld 1,01, Fitsu A ;04° . 'Os ° j : 0 4, vOci lS c 0 .ofo , 18 den yo• 6 5 THE CITY AND THE WEST. I " QV and the West-end are constantly con ameruteitnsaciniagimfor the palm ofsuperty in matters of fashion. Each nubile preference, ail thus is a jealous emtVation 07nt,alettial,,ne.d. _between these two great rivals. It is not the practice ocaiii.teesistAtyat to make insidious allusions, either to individuals or but, nevertheless , the proprietor is bo'd in asserting, that " and' Wealth,' but the the onl " nucleus" of commercial enerprise cen y tre cf a system . of fashion; around which 44 bordinat e satellites revolve. thehtwtspeiste of the endeavo urs t o es t a bli s h a species of aristocracy in City -end tailoring trade, it is an irrefragible fact, that " the 11 distinguished in this branch of business acd art beyond any and every other locality. JITAM, situated, as h e I s , i n th e very heart of the British capi ;. ;. ra ind enticates, by a l display e high of gentlemen's character of his and tailoringyouths' and att ire clothi esta h y , compared which all other samples must partially sink in public esti 'nation. Let the public see and judge f o r the mse l ves. Let them examine I nlParially the novelty, excellence, and durability of the new spring articles cf dress, in rna'erial and general manufacture. Let them calculate the immense saving effected by the great economy of L. liyAm's charges, and they will be convinced of the tact, that the superior claim to public support is undoubtedly possessed by " the City." so far, at least, t.s the offers of L. HYAM are concerned. OBSERVE !—L. HYAM begs to state that he has no connexion With any similar establishment in London. 36, Gracechcrch-street, City (establishished upwards of 15 years), is the only place of bus'. Itess carried on by L. HYAM, where the public can be supplied with good, durable, and fashionable Clothing, of Sound workmanship, at sash ecomanicsl prices as must defy all competition. L. HYAM. Tailor, Clothier, Hatter, Hosier, and General Outfitter, Graceehurch-street, CI y. CULVERWELL'S NEW WORKS. To be Lad of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row, earvalho, rie 0 -street , Mann, 39, Cornhill. Price One Shilling each ; by la Gil. ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. Health, Recreation, and Rational Ilse of Time." enr s i,3ls: Early Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ex roresp a bout the Environ s o f L on d on —Th e P ar k s, L anes, Hills Trip s 14 Ields, High-roads , and other pleasant places- Country Music 4 arnbics—The Sea —London at Night—Evenings at Home }te a t u•__ rarna—On Eatino• Drinking, t.lceping, Bathing, Air, .11 ‘ , vesapation, &c. FOUNTAINS. • Two x,ce l B 7 :l9. CISI T Vol. I. 90 TUE LAKES ; SKETCH OF EDINBURGH, &c. 1. 11 ttktikoir Vol. IT. M ILLAB TIIIE NE I y ; 011F-"j' • DUBLIN, Lc. Zl4 l:h ui l4 Z i. 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Time and I ltiare, t 4 both sides, as to age temperament, society, and reit- P llYslo a i 'Secure healthy offspring with the art of rearing them. compleion, an ews, keueiectiveness and its removal. Sterility and its conversion. IIY lt J. (18n '-• enLVER •• - RC 4 ( 1827 ) , .4), .r.,„„ WELL, M.D. (1841), M. . .. • r oatte rs. .nenty.t ve Yeara Medldal and Forensic Referee in there L.S.A. ett-stro4'.- of To b e h I Price Is, each; by post, Is. 6d. Sherwood, .23,. Paternoster-row ; Carvell)°, 147, • Arg yll ', ' M ann, 39. Cornhill; orCulverwell, M.D.. .Ilaace, Regent •street, who may be consulted daily from a. and given till Nine- Altni °AL ADYtCE ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF bit. SA„„,EL Yourri AND MATURITY. LA'MERT, 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON, Doctor of Al • Edinburgh, Medicine, and Metric dated Member of the University of 'urgh, Honors Me ber of the London Hospital Medic ISociety, Licentiate o rY fA ' pot in hecaries' Hall, London, &c., &c. .4 . AY be consulted, personally, or by letter, on r calat, the various disorders of the nervous and generative system, ti r ., o l niii from juvenile ' and excesses which have pro d ^ 4 More tune decay t Misery in r•otrt .u h, a d r egr e a s dation in m - anhood, and prelim a all stages of life, than perhaps any other . class a dis til tb.,; l N‘ • 11 to modern pathologists. Long and practical experience ~,,,n.:,eatuient of these diseases has proved that there are in exits!. eai ret cantles of self-acquired miseries and disappointed hopes in trea.llte.e, traceable to certain pernicious habits, to which Nervous vari c i us forms of Insantty, Unhappy and Unfrnitfol Marri- Mpotency, • Local and Constitutional Weakness, and their It endless modifications owe the i r almost entire origin. ris. absolutely necessary that all men" should know that there are ~; i n 1- t_ les of personal management which cannot be violated w!thout the ring grievous penalties, and when wisdom and regret succeed heyday of inconsiderate self-indulgence, how these penalties v a_aY be mitigated, bow the sang of their bitterness may be remove ;Tallow the evil and its con-equences may be avoided, and above a'l, Tat there is eareely any degree of physical infirmity or functional derangement to which the timely aid of science cannot apply a cure. DOCTOR LA'MERT has for a long series of years been engaged In an extensive practice in the treatment of these delicate corn- Plaint,, and s the only legally qualified rhysician who, regardless of the taunts and env, of thehypocritical and mock-modest, has had the confidence, through the medium of the public press, to direct attention to these enormous evils, from which no grade of society is free. In selecting this derartment of practice, he has been amply rev an.ed by the great success that has attended his efforts in the treatment of these cases, which are too generally confided to the care of unqualified and ignorant empirics, who, with their pirated lic•itions, assumed foreign names and titles, and pretended virtues of the r patent nostrums, have inflicted serious injury on those who have been induced to place faith in their pretensions. At home for consuitation daily from Eleven till Two, and from Six till Eight. All letters must contain the fee of if., and advice and medicines can be forwarded to any initials or address. It is desirable that patients wishing to consult Dr. LAWERT should first obtain a copy of his work on T 1 1 ,3 vast importance oEthis property, in regard as well to its loca lity as its extent, is of the highest charActer. The immediate neigh bourhood of the Royal Exchange, the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange, the Auction Mart, and the numerous other public and pri vate establishments for business, renders its value peculiar; and no opportunit of acquiring a site in the city of London, in any degree approximating that now offered, will probably again present itself. Printed particulars and conditions of sale, with a form of tender, may be obtained at the offices of the Secr&tary, and the Solicitor i.f. Inland Revenue, Somerset-house; and of William Herbert, Esq , the Board's Surveyor of Buildings, on the premises, in Old Broad-street. All tenders to be delivered on or before the 2ith April next. Inland Revenue, Somerset-house, 31st March, 1853. The successful results of the last Half Century have proved beyond question that ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL possesses sin g larly nourishing powers in the growth, restoration, and improvement of the Human Hair, and when every other specific has This celebrated Oil is now universally a&nowledged to be the cheapest, and superior to all other preparations for the Hair. It prevents it ft om falling off or turning grey—strengthens weak hair —produces a thick and luxuriant growth— cleanses it from Scurf and Daudriff—and makes it beautifully soft, curly, and glossy. Its operation in cases of baldness is peculiarly active ; and in the growth Of WIIISKERS, EYEBROWS, and MUSTACHIOS, it is unfailing in its stimulative operation. For Children it is especially recommended, as forming the basis of a beautiful head of hair, and rendering the use of the fine-c' mb unnecessary. In dres.ing the hair nothing can equ , 1 its effect, rendering the Hair so admirably soft t at it will lie in any direction, ant imparting a transcendent lustre.—Price 3s. 6d. and 7s. ; Family Bottles (equal to four small), 10s. 6d. ; and double that size, 21s. CAUTION ! —On the wrapper of each Bottle are the words, now- LAND'S Al ACASSAR, OIL, ha. two lines. The same are engraven on th back of the-wrapper nearly 1,500 times, containing 29,028 letters. Sold by A ItowLAND & SONS, 20, Hatton Garden, London ; and by all Chemists and Perfumers. MRS. BEECHE.R STOWE IN GLASGOW. The authoress of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" arrived in Glas g ow on Wednesday night, accompanied by her hus band, Professor Stowe, the Rev. Charles Beecher (her brother), and Miss Beecher (her sister). Being rather in a delicate state of health, Mrs. Stowe kept herself pretty much within doors for two days after her arrival ; but on Friday night a grand soirée was held in the City Hall, in her honour. The company which assembled on the oc casion was highly respectable, and as numerous as the hall would contain ; but although Bailie Macdowall, the senior magistrate occupied the chair, the municipal dig nitaries generally did not venture to grace the affair by their presence. There were likewise scarcely any of those present who look upon themselves as people of note. The old anti-slavery leaders were likewiseibsent ; and this, we a - re informed, Arose from their having been a split in the camp three or four years ago, when the present leaders raised a new standard, on which an evangelical motto was inscribed, which the Smneals, the Murrays, and others regarded as intended to exclude association with some of the real abolitionists in America, and in which consequently. they could not concur. But notwithstanding all these drawbacks, the meeting was conducted with great spirit, and seemed abundantly gratifying to all concerned. _ _ _ The timo for commencing the proceedings was half past six o'clock, but it was ten minutes to seven before the chairman made his appeararce upon the platform, with Mrs. Stowe leaning upon Isis arm. The company immediately got upon their feet and gave the lady a very hearty welcome. Mrs. Stowe and her husband being seated on the right hand of the chairman, and the Rev. Mr. Beecher on the left, and the other parties on the platform arranged in due order. The Rev. Dr. PATTERSON, at the request of the chair man, asked a blessing upon the proceedings. This was followed by a service of tea and the usual accompaniments. Bailie MACDOWALL then, in a short speech, explained that in the month of November last the ladies com posing the comihittee of the "Female New Abolition Society," in this city, agreed to send an invitation to Mrs. Stowe to visit this city, which they did through Dr. Wardlaw, thinking that a visit from that much re spected lady would eminently tend to awaken and ex tend stronger sympathies in behalf of the oppressed, and to promote the cause of abolition. To that invitation Mrs. Stowe frankly and kindly responded, and it was now their privilege to have along with her her husband and her brother as their guests this evening. (Loud cheers.) The chairman concluded by welcoming Mrs. Stowe to Glasgow in the name of the company. Professor STOWE, in rising to address the company, was enthusiastically cheered. Ladies and gentlemen, le said, to the free of Glaspw, in the name of Mrs. Stowe, and in my ov. a name, I wish to thank you for the cordiality of your reception, but I cannot find words to do it. Is it true that all this affectionate in terest is merited ? (Cheers and cries of "Yes.") I can not help feeling, in regard to " Uncle Tom's Cabin," very much in the same manner as one of the characters in it felt with regard to herself—" I don't 'specks no body ever made that book, I 'specks it growed." (Laughter.) Under the pressure of a horrid slave law the book sprung up as it were out of the soil ready made. (Applause.) I regret exceedingly that in con sequence of the very feeble state of Mrs. Stowe's health, and in consequence of the great pressure of engage ments upon myself of a public nature—engagements in the cause of humanity, which cannot be pretermit ted for any private feelings on our part—we are only able to respond to much of your kindness with kind wishes in return, as we will not be able to give you a great deal of our time. Had we con sulted our own feelings we would have been very happy to have spent entire summer amongst you ; but the state of Mrs. Stowe's health is such that she cannot bear so much kindness, and the state of my engagements is such that, besides visiting different places in this coun try, by the Ist of June next I must be again in America to attend to the duties of my situation. Will you, the people of Glasgow, therefore, excuse us for not being in a condition to meet all your kindness as we could desire, and accept this public expression of our thanks for all the kindness intended to us, as well as for all we have experienced and can find it in our power to accept. When I was about to start from Andover a friend said to me, " Why do you go to Scotland, the people will kill you with kindness 1" I said, "I fear it will be so," but I have found that while you are kind, you are at the same time considerate. It was in this city the idea of inviting Mrs. Stowe to this country originated, and well might it have originated here, for when was the city of Glas gow not in earnest in the cause of freedom ? You had a hard struggle yourselves on this subject, and I suppose, therefore, you can feel for those who are now struggling in the same cause, and surrounded by far greater diffi culties than ever accompanied the anti-slavery move ment in Great Britain. I love to think this invitation came from Glasgow and from. Scotland, for Scotland has ever been distinguished by its love of freedom. Almost all the religious denominations in the United States have been silenced on the subject of slavery, but there are two denominations which have never been silenced. Those two denominations have always stood firm, the old Scotch Covenanters and the old Scotch seceders. (Ap plause.) Although lam sorry to say it, this has not . been altogether the case with the United Presbyterians, but if they remain slaveholders they must go to another body. (Applause.) The Congregationalists, lam happy to say, are generally free from the taint, Although they are not so open and bold in their opposition to slavery as they ought, but are a good deal more polite and easy • of the.subject than the opponents of the system would desire. But there is one denomination entirely free from all participation in the evil, and that is the disciples of old Wm. Penn. (Loud applause.) There is not one Quaker in the United States who owns a slave, and not one of them can hold a slave without being excluded from the body. (Cheers.) At one period, however, - many of the Quakers were involved in slaveholding as well as others ; but they set earnestly to work to get rid of the evil, and they soon succeeded in doing so. They did not hold public meetings, pass resolutions, and de nounce the system ; but they appointed committees of their number to remonstrate with the w individualswho held slaves, and to pe rsevere i n th e i r l abours until. their less than object was attained. A n d th ey succeeded in 20 years—l don't know, but in less than 10 years every Friend was free from this curse. (Applause.) Now, if every other denomination had proceeded in the same bAttawlobicourse,vfaeaotermetl silSta tess:with_ttabaheatui t deetnw h i. ,teaayhrbsneieAsrdtowtdttuhahotgyeuhe generallyi yira. l d not have been a slave in the United i tetwi nplA revolutionary ei eesrv t i the eimelhiosr. oasade prt , ietafehd c srrae l ea o ers tse. lawlheaam into t. A o ee pc, f rnomwes dt t l 1 hahsrshevotel passed emancipating awywr ye r nea e mdws v s aaiw o snn l suo u cei moitt sued calledl revolutionary him t a inn inb r laeg y ee; g i t e: a . n d T t h h e e y ncirstseercrase a o ci n v , i s b e u d t t they e t d t l i e d t n h o e t mat like f t o o r tr w y a ter, but by and by the boatswain came and said, "Masse give me a 100 dollars, and I won't take that," and the court decided that he should be paid the same wages as white man, and that abolished slavery. (Great 1 applause.) That decision was founded on the true 1 Christian principle that the labourer is worthy of his I hire. About the same time slavery was abolished in one half of the States in the Union, many of the slaves became free. and it was hoped they would all become free, when Missouri came in amongst them, and from that moment the cause of emancipation has been going backward as far as the Government is concerned. But the Almighty once said, " Thus far shalt now go and no farther, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed." He may be saying so now in regard to the feelin g in favour of American slavery ; and I believe it is at present mak ing its last desperate efforts before its dying struggle. (Great applause.) But there are real difficulties con nected with this slave question in the States where it exists. The people who whave been accustomed to it hardly know what they would do without slaves. I went out to preach once in an obscure place in Ohio, where I found in a lone cabin a delicate young woman with white hands and slender limbs trying to do her own work, and her husband with something of the same appearance trying to cultivate a small farm. I inquired how they came to be in that condition, when I was in formed that the husband was a respectable trader in Richmond, earning a fair livelihood, but that almost all `their property consisted in a family of slaves, that he had set them free, and with the little he had left, had come out there and was trying to make a living by farming. I said that it was a, very hard position they were placed in, and asked if they did not wish to be back at Richmond ; when the woman said—"Ah, no ; I would rather be oppressed working with my hands, than have my conscience oppressed." (Applause.) That illustrated one real difficulty. After mentioning another case of a similar kind, he went on to show that the slave-holding states, being, as it were, independent so vereignties, constituted another difficulty which had yet to be met by the anti-slavery movement in this country. It was the slaveholders themselves who held the power of emancipation in their own hands, and there were only two ways by which which a change could be established —either the slaveholder must be persuaded to emanci pate his slaves, or it must be brought about in the end by a bloody revolution. In these circumstances, it must be the desire of every Christian mind, that the slaveholder might be persuaded to do his duty ; and very few of the slaveholders pretended that the sys tem was right, unless when they _got into a eontro versy with the abolitionists. (Hear, hear.) He then went on to state that Dr. Breakenridge, who debated the subject in Glasgow at one time with Mr. George Thompson, was at home a keen opponent of the slave system ; and that the hearts of the people generally were better than their tongues. It only required that their consciences should be awakened, and the only way in which they could he awakened was by Christian truth and love. There was nothing rejoiced him more than to see in Britain the kind feeling entertained towards the United States. He had not met a man, woman, or child who had the slightest feeling of hostility towards the United States. (Great cheering.) The utmost charity seemed to exist in the minds of all ; and he would say to them—" Let your kindness and truth abound more and more, and do not be discouraged, and in due time the seed will spring up and bear fruit ; God will be glorified, and man will be freed." (Great applause.) He then showed that it was the great demand for cotton which makes slaveholding so profitable, and slaves so high priced, and that as the greatest consumers of that article, the people of this country, were as much re sponsible in that respect as they were in the free States of America. So long as the system was profitable, it would be terrible hard work to persuade men to abandon it, and the prayers of all Christians and the efforts of all Christians must be united if there was to be any hope of bringing it to a speedy end. But still it was his solemn conviction that nine-tenths of the Americans felt just as they did, but that the timid and the comfortable, and those who wished to live easy, were unwilling to meddle with the matter. Professor Stowe resumed his seat amidst loud applause. ' The Rev. Di. WARDLAW came forward to move the first resolution which was in substance as follows :—The members of the Glasgow Ladies' New Anti-Slavery Asso ciation and the citizens of Glasgow, now assembled, hail with no ordinary satisfaction, and with becoming gratitude to a kindly protecting Providence the safe arrival amongst them of Mrs. Ilarria — Beecher Stowe. Tle-Rev: Dr:said as a work of art, " Uncle Toni's Cabin" bears upon it throughout the stamp of original and varied genius. And yet, throughout, it equally bears the impross of nature—of human nature—in its worst and its best, and all its intermediate phases. The man who has read that little volume without laughing and crying alter nately—without the meltings of pity, the thrillings of horror. and the kindlings of indignation—would supply a far better argument for a distinct race than the negro. (Loud laughter and cheers.) He must have a humanity peculiarly - his own. And lie who can read it without the breathings of devotion niust, if he calls himself a Chris tian, have a Christianity as unique and questionable as his humanity. 4Cheering.) On the whole, I cannot but regard the agitation which has been produced as an auspicious rather than a discouraging omen. It was when the waters of the pool were troubled that their heal ing virtue was imparted. Let us then hope that the ' troubling of the waters by this ministering angel of mercy may impregnate them with a similar sanative in fluence—[the Rev. Dr. here pointed towards Mrs. Stowe, while the audience burst out with enthusiastic acclamations and waving of handkerchiefs]—and thus ul timately contribute to the healing of the ghastly wounds of the chain and lash, and to the setting of the crushed and bowed down erect in the soundness and dignity of their true manhood. (Loud cheering.) After some further very eloquent and excellent remarks, the Rev. Dr. sat down loudly cheered. The resolution was seconded by Dr. ROBSON, and adopted by acclamation. At this part of the proceedings Mrs. Stowe left the Hall, accompanied by Mr. W. P. Paton, amidst the most enthusiastic demonstrations of respect and admiration. The Rev. Dr. KING then proposed the next resolution, which was a condemnation of American slavery, in a very effective speech. The resolution was seconded by the Rev. Dr. ARNOT, and supported by the Rev. Dr. SMYTHE. A service of fruit followed, and then The Rev. Mr. BEECHER delivered a short address. After some remarks about Scotland and Scotsmen, and about the latter being the lovers, and the former the' land of liberty, he went on to show that their desire of emancipating the slave was just a manifestation of the same principle which had enabled them to maintain their own freedom. He then referred to the genius and talent which had been recognised in his beloved sister's work— showed that genius was a two-edged sword, which might be turned to either good or evil account—that God looked at the spirit with which that sword was wielded —and if it stood the test, it would stand for ever and ever. He believed that God was moving in the hearts of Scotsmen and Englishmen in the cause of freedom, and carryin g them forward by a way w hi c h th ey k new not, so that they might arrive at an end that they could not foresee. He then thanked them for the welcome which had been extended to him as well as his relations ; and concluded by making a few observations bearing upon the object of the meeting, in a very religious strain. The last resolution was moved by the Rev. Mr. EDMOND, and seconded by Dr. RUNCIMAN. The benediction was then pronounced, and the com pany separated. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. FIRST LORD'S LEVEE.—The following officers attended the levee of Sir James Graham, at Whitehall on Saturday: —Rear-Admiral Sir W. 0. Pell, Sir W. F. Carroll, K.C.8., R. Sharpe, C.B. ; Captains J. J. Onslow, Sir C. Ricketts, B. Maxwell, G. A. Eliott, J. R. Salivan, W. Moorsom, H. G. Milford, J. Martin, W. B. Oliver, R. Harris, Hon. H. Keppel, A. C. Key, H. Dunlop ; com manders Sir W. Thomas, G. Hewett, E. Starmer, A. Cuming, H. S. Hawke, W. R. Taylor, J. B. West, C. Gayton, R. A. Oliver, J. M. Mottley, Lieuts. R. H. Dal ton, G. B. Williams, J. Hutchinson, W. H. Hooper ; Paymaster J. Tweddie. APPOINTMENTS. Clerks.—Charles Saunders (8146) in charge, to the Por cupine steam-vessel, coast of Ireland. Henry Sewell (1850), to the Winchester, 50, flag-ship, East Indies, as secretary's clerk. Second Master.—E. J. Dennechy, to the Dasher, steam- vessel, Channel Islands. COAST GUARD. C Tho d m district, vice Commander G. L. I Norcock ; non a as Hoard, to be inspecting comman derlas Henry Lys. ,olit , to be inspecting cora- Banff district, vice Co mman d er Bouverie ; I der of the man v. P. Bouverio, from the Banff t o th e Montrose dis trict, vice Commander Ingram, period of s erv i ce expired ; G. L. Norcock, from the Sunderland to the Nosey dis trict., vice Commander Triscott, period of service expired. Lieutenants, R.N.—G. T. S. Wi nthrop, to command the Craifield Point station, vice Lieut. Collins;H. C. Toby, to command th e N ewcastle station, vice Mr ' . Main gay, removed ; George Durbin, to command No. 3, Tower station, vice Lieut. Shillingford resigned ; Edward Algar to command No. 31, Tower station, vice Mr. Burchard, previously removed ; Francis Collins from the Craufield Point station, as inspecting lieutenant of the Rutland d trict, vi ce M r. H eard. is Chief Officers.—Richard Heard, from the Rutland to the Sheephaven district, vice Mr. Mitchell, superannuated ; James K. White (late of the East India Company's Ser vice), from the Arthurstown to the Islands of Kane na tion, vice Mr. Nixon, removed ; G. Wellington Andrews, to command the Glenarm station, vice Crofton, previously removed. In the event of the recent order in Council, relative to appointments and promotions in her Majesty's dockzai:ds, being adher e d t o, i t is expected Dir. Francis "1211441re' PLYMOUTH, APRIL 16. The steam-frigate Cyclops, having in tow the Melampus, 42, with boilers and machinery for the St. Jean d'Acre, arrived from Woolwich on Thursday. Mr. Brown, assistant master-attendant, and a party of riggers and seamen, who navigated the Spiteful from this port to Woolwich, re turned in the Cyclops. The Leander, 50, Captain King, which returned on Tues day from Leith and Spithead, was yesterday towed into harbour by the Cyclops and Confiance. She is to be fitted for the reception of Lord Ellesmere, who proceeds in hen to New York, where his lordship will represent the British nation at the Exhibition of Industry in that city. The Leander is to be ready in about ten days. The Avon steam-tender, Second-master Alfred Veitch, which sailed on Thursday with supernumeraries for Ports mouth, returned here to-day, SHEERNESS, APRIL 17. The Persian, 12-gun sloop, Commander Thomas Mit chell was paid off on Friday last. A great number of the crew have been loudly complaining against the commander, in consequence of the word " fair" being only given them in their character. In several cases the men have thrown their dis harge and character into the fire, and declare that. they would rather lose their time and begin afresh than present such a character to officers under some of whom they had previously served. The African steam-vessel proceeded to Chatham with the Marines, and such of the seamen as wished to avail themselves of the opportunity of getting to the North Kent Railway, en route for London. _ The Barraco — nta, 6 paddlewheel steams*, Commander Georg) Parker, now riding at the /Me — Under sailing orders, is expected to return here to be taken into dock, in cot sequence of some defect in her steering. The Conquestador, 50, has been taken into dry dock for survey, and in consequence of her present state she will not be considered in future as an advanced ship ready for commission. The Cornwall, 50, is also to be returned into ordinary with the Conquestador, and they will remain in their present divisions. The Waterloo, 120 guns, the Monarch, 81 guns, and the Horatio, 24 guns, have all sent their topgallantinasts on end, and are now all ataunt, being ready for sea on reeving running gear and bending sails. The only deficiency is in seamen to man them. The Chichester, 50, in Ordinary.--A seaman named Frederick Paine was unfortunately drowned from this ship while stepping from her boat after she was hoisted up, be fore the boat could be lowered, the night being dark ; and at 8.45, on search, ho could not be found. Royal George, 120, screw steam-ship.—lt is reported, from quarters not to be doubted, that Captain the Hon. T. S. Carnegie, now commanding the Horatio, will commis sion this ship immediately on her arrival here from Chat ham ' • and it is expected the H ora ti o ' s crew w ill b e forth with turned over to her. The Wildfire, steam-tender to the Waterloo, 120, has returned from her service at Gravesend, searching out- ward-bound merchant-ships for deserters from the navy. MALTA, APRIL 8. The regiments appointed to relieve the 76th and to in crease the garrison have all arrived, viz., 41st, 47th, and 49th. The arrivals by the 41st have already reached you. The 47th, in the Anna Maria, Lady Clark, and Andromache troop-ships, arrived on the 30th of March and Ist and 2d of April respectively, and comprised Colonel May, Captains Lardner, Fordyce, Villi ers , L o dd er, an d H am i lton, Lieu tenants Philips, Wollocombe, Stevenson, Ellison, Hunter, and Pilkington (adjutant), Ensigns Lowry, Buchanan, Ward, and Gaynor, Paymaster William Eyre, Quarter master Mackintosh, Surgeon Battersby, and Assistant- Surgeons Mackenzie and Gibson. The 49th, by the Santipore and Emerald Isle, arrived on. the sth and 6th inst., Colonel Adams, Captain s G ran t, Powell, M‘Lean, Lieutenants Armstrong, Rocke, Bellairs (adjutant), Nason, and Goatling, Ensign Bond, Paymaster Michell, Quartermaster Fraser, Bellair, surgeon, and Weld, assistant-surgeon. Yesterday the remaining detachment of the 76th em barked in the Anna Maria and Lady Clark for Halifax— Major Gardiner, Captain Tydd, Lieutenants Preston and Brett, with Dr. Gordon, 133 rank and file, 8 women, and 26 children, by the Lady Clark ; by the Anna Maria, Cap tain Ferns, Lieutenants Poole and Wodderburne, Assist ant-Surgeon Wilkinson, 133 rank and filo, 6 women, and 4 1 children. The want of barrack room is sadly felt. The Fencibles have received, or are to receive, lodging money—captains 25/., and subalterns in progressional de crease. In naval matters we havo nothing new. The fleet is still in port, but with uals bent, and ready for a cruise at an hour's notice. The Rev. Mr. Howe, chaplain of the Britannia, retires on half-pay, and is succeeded by the Rev. Mr. Fox, from the Vengeance, who is succeeded by the Rev. Mr. Bunco. Dr. Wells retires from the Modesto, and proceeds to England. The French steamer, with some papers, has arrived this morning. The Ripon is expected momentarily, though she is not as yet teleraphed. The Bal%ec, screw, arrived yesterday from Liverpool, and leaves to-day for Constantinople. THE STEAM-SHIP CONFLICT. TO TIIE EDITOR OE TIIE MORNING HERALD. attention has been drawn to the following United ope r m ice o G t a f e w t te e of u t u h d e ers 9t t h an in d st t . h: — at e ti s m te e am ha e v r e at be p en ert co sm m e p a le th te , d ha i n4 paragraph , B, i Pr — E 3 s l 1 l . t t s Lo her fittings s h e not been obliged to unstow her holds in order to re ceive j tens of ballast, in compliance with an Admiralty. a lvo a u fi ld rst by re t s .hi er s v order ust discovered in the shipwright's department, dated some six or eight months back ! It is to be re tho Conflict i 11 . is gretted that the service should be delayed and so much labour lost through the neglect of UnSystematical dockyard departments." Will you do me the favour to state, that the account of the weekly paper is incorrect, and the reflection on the shipwright s ' d epartment at Portsmouth is most unjust, and I regret for the character of the journal that it is not better informed. The ballast has been ready to be shipped on board the Conflict whenever demanded, and the Con flict has not waited even for a minute by reason of any idelay arising from any neglect in the shipwright depart ment.—yours, &c. JUSTITIA. STRANFE STORY.—We read in the Paris Conetitution nel:—" A respectable merchant of the Rue Montmartre a few days back, at a family fete which he gave to some of his friends, feeling an itching in his ear, endeavoured to put a stop to it by pressing with his finger the part affected. This proving of no avail, he took up a chemi• cal match and introduced one end of it into his ear. In the warmth of conversation he forgot to look which end he put in and unfortunately introduced that which could take fire. In rubbing the match in his ear he set fire to the end inside. The pain was so excessive that he uttered a loud cry, and his friends were o some time before they could imagine any means of affording him relief. A surgeon being sent for found mucht the interior of the ear was much burnt,, inflammation applications t hadto r two days' suffering the patient exp frightful convulsions." em su egy erv th e e ne e d vi . miag by dsaf lo tt c mo a ri l j° He le t a i rie endeavoured i h val nd t he'