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CONTRACT for WELSH COALS for the COAST of AFitICA. Department of the Storekeeper . General of the Navy, Somerset-place, April 22, 1547. The Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral _ef the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give fr,tre, that on THURSDAY, the 20th May next, at One o'Clock, they Le for supplying 7n ra he ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Con ei and delivering into Store, at the undermentione e Places, the following quantities of 'WELSH COALS, fit for the ser e of her Majesty's steam vessels. Sierra Leone ......... ..... 2,000 tots. Ascension ... 2,000 ~ Fernando Po .. ...... 2,000 ~ St. Paul de Loando .. 2, 000 A corm of the tender may be seen at the said office. No tender * HI be received after one o'clock, on the day of treaty, nor any it ... °ti eed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him, duly autho med in writing. and tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, ; 1 7 bear in the left-hand corner the words " Tender for Coals," letter also must be delivered at Somerset place, accompanied by a ~.4r signed by two responsible persons, engaging to become bound :a the person tendering, in the sum of 3,0001. for the due per .orMance of the contract. IMPORTANT AND UNPRECEDENTED SALE AT HOLMES', REGENT-STREET. sit — r• HOLMES have taken several thousand pounds' worth theirof W firin LS (at an immense sacrifice), in liquidation of a debt due by an eminent French manufacturer, the whole having 7 - 71 e x , resslY produced for the present season. The patterns are of ;Most elaborate and recherche description ; and In conscq . tence of Le inintense quantity, they are compelled to sell ,them at a sa ‘4,4n unpre,cedentel. . 'Ws vast additional amount of stock have induced Messrs. Holmes .0 re -mark their extensive a great discount:from their original cost) the whole of _ye extensive and valuable assortment of MANTILLAS and FUI t S. .w. 1.91 their unrivalled collection of INDIA, BRITISH , and F RENCH InI ANYLS, to be included in this Sale, and te facilitate which, ev ery article is marked in Plain Figures. I,II:O_REIGN and BRITISH SHAWL EMPORIUM, 171, 173, and `,..tEGENT-STRE ET. AST INDIAN RAILWAY COMPANY. — of the Notice Is hereby given, that the DEED of S ETTLEMENT Th e East Indian Railway C om pany LIES for SIGNATUItE at dices , Re eti 8, Broad-street-buildings, and the Proprietors of Scrip p.- WI numbered from 1 to 80,000 are het eby required to transmit tilst day of M ay . Same to the Secretary for registration on or before SAT intDAT, next, in default wkereof the shares will be s u b. .`"vt t• forfeiture. „ I _ C opies of the re p or t, w ith printed forms to accompany theSeriap: lel ). be obtained en appli c ation at the offices of the Company, I o•buildings .. ad Street-buildings ; Messrs. Carden and Whitehead, oyal Ex min er tholomeer-l ane. t and Messrs. Laurence, Cazenove, tad Pe arcs, 14.1 e i n ,_ • The registered share certificates will be issued in the order ee W aich the deed is executed, and the priority regulated by the date e= eSecution 8 0 Soon . On 1 1 1 -as arrangem nth will admit, a notice will be issued calling --° dere of 3ew Scrip to present the same for registration. MILTON 0 N THAMES. mv i Z is hereby given that a SPEcIIAL MEETING of the - ' O IONERS of the ROYAL TERRACE PIER, MILTON Ott T A m e . Str eet l— e•S, will be held et the Literary Institution, Harmer , • win . = 011 MONDAT, the 3d day of May next, at Twelve o'clock at ''• 0. ir e , - ` Precisely, to receive and determine on TENDERS for an Iron erj t r 2 3 tbe Gardens, and an Iron Barrier at the Pier, and other • lie u , ..,,,wuneuted therewith, and to consider and determine on the pre wm ..,. B Peeitlcatiens to be then submitted for Rebuilding or Ira -----`2! t he Premises known as the Clarendon Hotel. ..7 order of th Commissioners, `Milton --e Triton° ;nATll:ames, April 7 22 M: l 'e s T s lIIEWS and HILDER, Clerks. P OLYTECIINIC INSTITUrioN. T. Rymer CTURES in i llustration of ANIMAL MECHANISM, by Kig's Jones, Colle ge EM '' F R•B•. Professor of Comparative Anatomy at t o'clock• ' Three on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at Half-pas • Agent s W ith Alte employed in its production, by Dr. Bachhoffner. Experiments imam ARMSTRONG '$ --'•••, HYDRO-ELI CTItIC MACHINE, The Varied Optical MODELS and MACHINERY clearly explained. The tical per e , , P. Effects include a New Series of DISSOLVING Iti.•2. the O XY - HYDROGEN MICROSCOPE, &c. EXPERI e't r 3 With the DIVER and DIVING-BELL, Sece &C• Admission Is. Schools, half-price. PEMALE AMErticAN SERENADERS. ST. JAMES'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS (late Crockford's), am ntes CORA JU M BA, I fesda St. James's-street. aree Li, (the Young WOSKI, MIAMI, YARICO, WOllll - IA, ladies whose immense success in Manchester L en 4 a pool has been made a theme of eulogy by the provincial and ~..,, ashionable audito b leat re "). having been received with rapturous applause by a 1 7, have the honour to announce that they "e• continue their SOIREES efUeICALES at the above named • ,enable and aristocratic establishment every day, until further Balt Mor ning performance at Half-east Two o'clock ; Even in g at BinPa-Past Ei g ht r , e i m k . p+fit Adugs_,elen __ , Ilalf-a-Crown. Doors open at Two and Eight l 'aMil • bu d ~ Y tickets, to admit six, 10s. ed., to admit three, 65., to be Zei el ," f Messrs. Keith and Prowsc, Cheapside Mr. I nrdaY,_§ ,. . . 1 le! Chnrchyard; Messrs. Monro and May, Holborn -bars ; 3Z 5 . °if —r daY, 45, High Holborn ; Messrs. Duff and Hodgso t n, et . , 14:V -street ; Messrs. Cramer, Beate, and Co., 201, Regenes g r o e od ! et ree u ,. l . ll rier, 41, New Bond - street ; Mr. Allcroft, 15, str eet : Mr. Andrews, New Bond-street ; Mr. Ebers, N o e l7l Botnel "sd ; Mr ' Sams, St. - James ' s -street; Mr. Keegan, Burling on --.._____!_z_. and Messrs . Dahnaine and Co.. Soho-square. It °,VVLANDs' MACASSAR OIL bile n ,, u celebrated throughout the world for its g s t a o n r e d litoteAPailties for the Human Hair! It produces an G e d ni r a e l s t o l r : Hair to its cIIL front falling off or t urn ing grey ; restores ray 1 Silky a n i . s eulour ; frees it from scurf and dander, and renders 1 soft, as fo ',`Lirly, and glossy. For Children, it is especially recommended deri„ `wing the basis of a Beautiful Head of Hair, and ren "g the Pree erti _ Use of the fine comb unnecessary. Its invaluable Maj eet ,:s have obtained the especial • Patronage of her "thol e t he yal Highness Prince er , . iee4 Of the Roya l Family,d of every Court of the civil vrorld • and • tete e ,....,..•the high esteem in which ,it is universally held, to- of • its efficacy, sier ord ' t Zte ntum erous Testimonials constantly received and surest proofs of its merits. Ord ice 3s Gcl 7 F mil Bottles -▪ do •, 5 ., or a y (equal to four small) at 10s. 6d., . _ Male that size, 21s. tiaution • Ir e n , •—On the Wrapper of each Bottle of the Genuine Article ""eae words. in rwo lines, tg bld b " ROWLANDS' MACCASSAR OIL." ch t ...,,_ . 3' the I'rePrietors, at 20, elation - garden, London; and b y all eeets and perfumers, ar,.. b i r (-11-41) , SILVER, DIAMONDS, PEARLS, and perfec_oall the most precious and costly gems, are imitated to such pi ste 7 , h, that but very few uninitiated persons can positively tell a ikit e tv r "ch or a ring from a diamond, the real pearl from the the e_ '44 or German Silver from the genuine ; but put them into he ha e , of the connoisseur, how soon the delusion vanishes when Moir ;Ms they ar e b u t v il e lid base imitations. So it is with the the tni:tlable inventions as well as stones and metals. None but the eon :able in value are imitated in appearance, and as soon as 1 2, And. 2? l ' (the best connoisseur) attempts to use them, how soon Of all t,,;,"` their utter uselessness. Thus it is with the most valuable Gto e " e ntions ; the celebrated METALLIC RAZOR TABLET ale le, L SAUNDERS has been the target for imitation for To t thirty Years' k na pentleme n who shave themselves the following query is pro bee• !*- do all the first cutlers in Europe useetnd recommend nders, Four-sided Tablet Razor Strop ? The answer is simply si tae it is the only one that gives to a razor a keen and smooth MP. DEPOT, 278, STRAND. To wholesale purchasers a liberal discount will be made. RAMPT 0 N'S PILL OF HEALTH. Price is. I tid. per box. This excellent Family Pill is a medicine of long-tried efficacy for correcting all disorders of the stomach and bowels, the common symptoms of which are costiveness, flatniency, spasms, loss of appe tite, sick head-ache, giddiness, sense of fuiness after meals, dizziness of the eyes, drowsiness, and pains in the stomach and bowels. In digestion, producing a torpid state of the liver, and a consequent inac tivity of the bowels, causing a disorganization of every function of the frame, will, in this most excellent preparation, by a little ;terse ',trance, be effectually removed. Two or three doses will convince the afflicted of its salutary effects. Tho stomac h will s p eedil y regain hi strength ; a healthy action of the liver, bowels, and kidneys will tapidly take place ; and, instead of listlessness, heat, pain, and jaun °teed appearance, strength, activity, and renewed health, will be the quick result of taking this medicine, according to the directions ac riaPanying each box ; and if taken after too free an indulgence at iLle, they quickly restore the system to its natural state of repose. rersons of a full habit, who are subject to head-ache, giddiness, dro wsiness, and singing in the ears, arising from too great a flew of " aed to the head, should never be without them, as many dangerous "a_Pbms will be entirely carried off by their immediate use. rot. Females these Pills are most truly excellent, removing all ob zetions ; the distressing Head-ache, so very prevalent with the tchesde pression of spirits, dulness of sight, nervous affections, pimples, and sallowness of the skin, and give a health y and - venile bloom to the complexion. ' as a pleasant, safe, easy aperien t, the y unite the recommendation ~f a Mild operation with the most successful effect, and require no Vitritint of diet or confinement during their use; and for Elderly lie be they will be foUnd to be the most comfortabia medicine hi Prepared. id by T. Front, 229, Strand, London. Price, Is. l4d. and 28.9 d. fix, and by the venders of medicines generally throughout the agclotn, 114 48 for FRAMPTON'S PILL OF H EALTH, and observe the 11, It e and address of " Thomas Trout, 229, Strand, London," on the Yernment Stamp. CO MFORT FOR TENDER FEET, AND A CERTAIN CURE FOR CORNS AND BUNIONS. PAUL'S EVERY MAN'S FRIEND, . r „ which gives RELIEF on the FIRST APPLICATION. ~,4 12 rL'S EVERY MAN'S FRIEND (CORN PLAISTE R) is ge graPY admitted to be the best emollient application for Corns and . n4l its, and is worthy of a trial on the part of those who are . .letstd with such unpleasant companions. I , ‘ Testimonials have been received from upwards of one hundred slcians and Surgeons of the greatest eminence, as well as from "). Officers of both Army and Navy, and nearly one thousand ri ate letters from the gentry in town and country, speaking in nigh terms of this valuable remedy. b. P rePared by John Fox, in boxes at or three small boxes i ;,..one for ls. 9d.; and to be had, with Ni / directions for use, of C. .t a g , $4, Wapier street, Horton New-town, London ; and all whole- Z..* and retail medicine vendors, in town and country. The genuine bas the name of " John Fox" on the stamp. A 2s. 9d. box cures the most obdurate corns. Ask for " Paul's Every Man's Friend." Sold also by Barclay and Sons, Farringdon-street ; Edwards, 67, Bt. Paul's Church-yard ; Butler, 4, Cheapside ; Newbery, St. Paul's ; Vitton, Bow Church-yard ; Johnston, 16, Greek-street, Soho ; and 68, Cornhill ; Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Willoughby and Co., 61, s s ishopsgate-street Without; Owen, 52, Marchmont-street, Burton- Crescent ; Eade, 39, Geswell street ; Prout, 229, Strand ; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford -street ; Hunter and James, Webber-row ; and retak by all respectable chemists and medicine vendors in every town in - --- DR. CULYERWELL L on HEALTH LIFE. , HAPPINESS, and LONG r oe In bet volumes Is. each, by pest (in stamps), ls. 6d. each. OW TO BE HAPPY. 4ructuide Yivere."—Cic. 2. WHAT to EAT, DiINK, and ATOP). (With Diet-tables for all Complaints.) a. MARRIAGE and its MYSTERIES. To:be, er not to be, that is the question."—Shakspeare. 4. The PASSIONS—Their ADTENT and CONTROL. " Cure tit valeas." These publications are free from empyrical mysticism, and are adapted to the intelligence of the times. To be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Mann, 39, Corn ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street; and all Booksellers, or direct from the Author, whose practice is exclusively devoted to home consulta- OM Mornings till Three, and in the Evenings from Seven. till Nine, at O. A rzyle-place. Recent-street. ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY. WITH TWENTY-FITE COLOURED ENGRAVINGS. hat published, Twentieth Thousand, in a sealed envelope, price 28. 64. or past paid, to any address, for 35. 6d. in Postage tamps. direct 'from the Author's residence. SELF. PRESERVATION : A Medical Treatise nla on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Yonth and Maturi t y. erated with Twenty-five Coloured P lates on the Anatom y . ▪ Ysielogy. and Diseaw of the Urinary and Reproductive Organs, `" l idning their various structures, uses, and functions, and showing The injuries that are produced in them. by solitary habits, and ether e leesaes. With Practical Observations on th e Treatment of Nervous Debility. Local and Constitutional Weakness, and other diseases of -.4 Urethra. BY SAMUEL TX:WERT, CONSULTING SURGEON, 9, Bedford-street, Bedford-square, London; l j a trienlated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Ilonorar _ e mber of the London Hospital Medical Societ y , Licentiate " Pe theearies' Hall. London, Ste., am. CONTENTS OE THE TREATISE. ~,C , ,,„APTSIL 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its Hindrance: 6',":" b ligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.— fh... -- " l a 2. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Generative ik-ocans, their fimetions, structures, and secretions, proving that great tai and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action Ani,,, 4Arre a 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effects on the (—al Economy ; the concealed cause of Debility of the function • ti the Mental mach Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of the and F aculties . CNAPTER 4. On the Secret Disorders of Youtt ~, maturity and the Treatment of Nervous and Local weakness. tl i e ent b al b ebility, and Premature Decay.—UnarrllUi 5 and 6. Or bierders t, St rictures , from indiscrimi na te Excess, Gonnorhcea Glee and other Diseases of .he Urethra. ' c REVIEWS OE TUE WORK. n e i T he author of this singular and talented work is a le g all y q uail. I ._ el t cal man, who has evidently had considerable exp erience of the nutre ttment o f th e various di sorders ar i s ing from the follies an o m u : l . s t+ of early indisc re ti on . Th e engr avings are e an invaluable ad set at bY demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which must a "batarY warning to youth and maturity, and by Its p erusal ma ny q i iestions may be satisfactorily replied to, that admit f no ap - A7,_ . .;en to th e most confidential friend."—Era. bed by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also O,l..llsrenttasrr Richard 3, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 63, Stacie, Ticlaborne-strect, Quadrant; Gordon, 146 . en . hall-street, London; Newton, It, Church-street, Liverpool ey all Booksellers. PlyeAt.,..netne for Consultation daily, mom Nine till Two, and from latrotliligic,ttr =cacti letters immediately replied tO.ll containing .8‘.4.-4 BEDFORD-STREET BEDFORD -1111114011;DONJ No. 17,035. THE WELLINGTON SURTOUT. CAUTION.—The great success of the Wellington Surtout having caused several unprincipled persons (against two of whom proceedings have been commenced) to imitate this registered coat, although in a material derogatory to its reputation, all persons are hereby warned that to make any garment (haying sleeves) whether worn by male or female, WITHOUT SHOULDER OR SLEEVE TOP SEAM'S, whatever may be its shape in other respects, is a direct infringement of the patentees designs, and will in every case be visited by an action at law. Every genuine coat has a stamp bearing the royal arms, with a number indicative of the size, also the name and address of the patentee, JAMES FOUGERE, 6, CONDUIT-STREET, REGENT STRE ET, and 11, pOULTRY, near the Mansion-House. LONDON, to imitate which is felony WILSON'S FCO'FTISII ENTER TAINMENTS. At the MUSIC-HALL, STORE-STREET, BEDFORD-SQUARE. Mr. WILSON begs to announce, that on MONDAY EVENING, April 26, at Eight o'clock, he wilt repeat hts First Programme for this Season on the SONGS OF SCOTLAND, When he will sing several New Songs as well as Old Favourites. The Doors will be opened at Half-past Seven o'Clock, the Enter tainment to commence at Eight, and terminate about Ten. PART FIRST. —My Heart's in the Highlands—The Bonnie House of Airlie--Bonnie Bessie Lee—The Married Mates Lament--An Thou wert my ain Thing—Auld Gudeman, ye're a drucken carle—The Irish Mother's Lament—Won't you lave us a lock of your hair. PART SECOND.-0 Jeanie, there's naething to fear ye—The Stuarts of Appin—My Joe Janet—Go fe ch to me a pint o'wine—Green grow the rashes 0. Tickets, 2s. ; Reserved Seats, 2s. 6d. ; Private Boxes for Six Per sons, 155. ; for Eight, U. During the season, Mr. Wilson will give his Entertainments in the Music•hall every Monday Evening, at Eight o'clock. SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS. THE.FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBI TION WILL OPEN at their Gallery, 5, Pall-Mall East, on MONDAY, April 26, from Nine till Dusk. Admittance, One Shilling.—Catalogues, Sixpence. J. W WRIGHT. Secretary. ONE THOUSAND POUADs rEdLE PICTURES. SUBJECT :—" BAPTISM OF CHRIST IN THE JORDAN." The Competition Works of Art have been two years in preparing. The canvass is 15 feet by 12 feet. This Exhibition has been honoured by his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and is now open to the public daily from Nine till Six. Admittance One Shilling. Families of Five, Four Shillings. Picture Gallery, late Chinese Exhibition, Hyde Park-corner. PUBLICATIONS. HEATH'S ILLUSTRATED NEW TESTAMENT. Just published. the First Fart of a New Edition of THE NEW TESTAMENT, Superbly Embel lished with a Series of beautiful Vignette Illustrations, and each page surrounded by an elaborate decorative Border, drawn by the first Artists, and engraved in the highest style of the art on Wood, under the superintendence of Mr. CHARLES HEATII. rpublished in Mcrithly Parts of Sixteen rages, elegantly printed in small folio, price Two Shillings ; or, on l ar g e paper, price Three Shillings each.—Specimens may be seen at all Booksellers. London: Chapman and Hall, 186, Strand. ILLUSTRATED EDITION.—COMPLETE. rirHE NEW TESTAMENT; with upwards of SIXTY ILLUSTRATIONS by KENNY MEAD iWS, and other Eminent Artists. A Large Copper-plate View of the Holy Land ; and Notes, Histo rical and Descriptive. " The ' Illustrated New Testament' contains some fine bold and imaginative sketches, which do much credit to Mr. Kenny Meadows and the artists whe have aided him. Much tact has been shown in the choice of subjects ; and even those which have been, as it were, pictorially used up, are treated with originality of conception." — Daily News. A publication characterised by the spirit of'the well-known pro prietors of the • Illustrated London News,' and destined, we doubt not, to circulate far and wide. The illustrations are characterised by a daring originality, and finished with a boldness and beauty that make them immensely attractive." —Wesleyan. London: published at the office of the "Illustrated London News." Sold b y . all Booksell , rs. Price Two Shillings and Sirpenee only. NEW WORK BY MRS. LOUDON. On Wednesday next, In One Vol. 16mo , with numerous Illustrations, price 7s. 6d. cloth, THE AMATEUR GARDENERS' CALEN DAR ; being a Monthly Guide as to what should be avoided as well as what should be done in a Garden in each Month. with plain Rules how to do what is r equisite. By Mrs. LOUDON, Author of " Gardening for Ladies," &c. Also, by Mrs. Loudon, New Edition, 7s. 6d., THE LADY'S COUNTRY COMPANION. London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. N -- ----- ATIONAL LOAN FUNDLIFETASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNHILL, LONDON, Capital X 500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages with respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all occasions, the mwer to borrow, without expense or for feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premiums paid (see Table); also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in terests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted at the lowest possible rates DIVISION OF PROFITS. The remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a fourth bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid en eack Policy effected on the Profit scale. EXAMPLES. 7 1. 7 4 t.. 30 "1 Bonus Bonus in Bo 9 Assured vil i i Premium . a added. Cash. Fr,' g may F ,l Borrow. P.... 4 4s. d. 1 18 83 37 8 £2 19 17 2 -i 5 3 Ce ll, i —l O6 87 5 1 1 4 1 £ 1 1 3 6 11 1 ) 2 4 4 3 44 9 . 5 5 1 0 1 0 1 168 1000 3 4 1839 165 11 101 74 1 9 11 3 1 34 .2 3 1840 116 7 61 54 010 718 10 296 13 4 1841 111 6 81 49 10 01 710 4 247 4 6 The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in )ecember of the present year. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX. Secretary. THE CATHOLIC, LAW, AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Incorporated under the 7th and Bth Viet., cap. 110.) Capital One Million, in 50,000 Shares of 20/. each. No. 8, New Coventry-street, Leicester-square, London. TRUSTEES. The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, Alton Towers, Cheadle, Staffordshire The Right Hon. the Earl of Traquair, Traquair House, Peel)le shire, N .B. The Right Hon. the Lord Stafford, Cossey Hall, Norfolk A. 11. Lynch, Esq., Master in Chancery, 33, Queen•square Thomas Baniewall, Esq., 15, York-terrace, Regent's-park Thomas Eyre, Esq., 62, Pulteney-street, Bath. DIRECTORS. The Right Rev. William Morris, D.D., Acton, Middlesex The Hon. Edward l'etre, 26, Wilton-crescent Sir Richard Jenkins, G.C.8., Director of the lion. the E. I. Company, and of the London Joint-Stock Bank The Very Rev. Mons. A. Magee, D.D., 9, Romney-terrace, West "- minster Rev. Thomas Doyle, P.D., London-road, Southwark Henry Clark Duppa, Esq., Quarry-house, Boughton Michael Forristall, Esq., 13, West-square, Southwark Francis M`Donnell, Esq., Usk, Monmouthshire James Marshall, Esq., 24, Carlton Villas, Maida Hill. James Reade, Esq., 13, Lower Berkeley-street. William Seymour, Esq. Montague-place, Russell-square AUDITORS. Edmund Jerningham, Esq. I Wellington Ross Seymour, Esq. CONSULTING PHYSICIAN—James Copland, M.D., F.R.S., 5, Old Burlington-street. CONSULTING SURGEON—WiIIiam Teevan, Esq., 23, Bryanstone-square STANDING COUNSEL. England Mr. Sergeant Shoe, Sergeants' Inn j Edmund Beales, Esq., Stone-buildings, Lincoln's Inn Ireland—Sir Colman O'Loughlen, Bart., Merrion-square, Dublin. SOLICITORS. England—Messrs. Norris and Sons, 2, Bedford-row, London Ireland—Messrs. P. and D. Mahony, 23, William-street, Dublin. CONSULTING ACTUARY—WiIIiam Lewis, Esq, BANKERS. The Commercial Bank of London, Lothbury and Henrietta-street The London Joint-Stock Bank, 69, Pall-mall. SECRETARY—WiIIiam Norris, Esq. The general business of the Company comprises assurances on lives in every form ; the purchase of life interests and reversions ; the sale of immediate and deferred annuities ; the endowment of widows and children ; and the advance of money upon real property, upon approved and undoubted personal securities. The Company gives three-fourths of the profits to those assuring on the profit scale, and one-fourth to the Proprietors : the first di vision of profits to take place at the expiration of seven years. Should any person assuring in the Company die before the expira tion of the seven years, his representatives will nevertheless be en titled to the proportionate share of profits due at the time of decease, payablo upon the declaration of profits. Interest, at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum will also be allowed to the proprietors on the paid up capital. THE CITY OF LONDON LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. No. 2, ROYAL EXCHANGE-BUILDINGS. This Society is established on the principle of combining all the known advantages and conveniences of the oldest Life offices, with the general results of their experience. Its Premium Tables are adjusted on the most economical yet safe scale, and embrace three distinct divisions or departments : Thus, Policies may be effected on THE MUTUAL SYSTEM, securing all its advantages without its risks or liabilities, AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION TO ASSURERS. THE P/tOPRIETARY SYSTE NI, with the full benefits of its acknow ledged SECURITY, SIMPLICITY, and ECONOMY; and THE ACCUMULATIVE OR DEPOSIT SYSTEM, INTRODUCED BY THIS SOCIETY, which perfects the principle .f Life Assuran e, the full amount of the Deposit—Premiums being at all times available to the Assured. ALSO HALF-CREDIT PREMIUMS for stipulated periods, a pecu liarly advantageous arrangement for YOUNG LIVES and for all per- Sons WITH ADVANCING MEANS OR INCOMES. And, Tables expressly calculated for NAVAL and MILITARY RISES in all quarters of the world, on the most moderate terms. Together with all the usual divisional rates, accommodations, and conveniences. EDWD. F. LEEKS, SECRETARY, UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.— 8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London : 97, George-street, Edinburgh; 12, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow; 4, Col lege-green, Dublin. Established by Act of Parliament in 1834. In 1841, the Company added a bonus of 2 per cent. per annum en the sum assured to all policies of the participating class, from the time they were effected. Parties wishing to secure the benefit of the next division of profits in 1848 should make immediate application. When the Insurance is for life, only one half the Annual Premium need be paid for the first 5 years. Every information will be afforded on application to the Resident Director, E. Lennox Boyd, Esq., No. 8 Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London, where Prospectuses, &c., may be had. 97, GEORGE-STREET, EDINBURGH. 12, ST. VINCENT-PLACE, GLASGOW. DIRECTORS. JAMES STUART, Esq., Chairman. lIANANEL DE CASTRO, Deputy Chairman. Samuel Anderson, Esq. F. C. Maitland. Esq. Hamilton Blair Avarne, Esq. William Banton, Esq. E. Lennox Boyd, Esq., Resident. John Ritchie, Esq. Charles Downes, Esq. F. LI. Thomson, Esq. Charles Graham, Esq. This Company, established by Act of Parliament, affords the most perfect security in a large paid-up Capital, and in the great success which has attended,it since its commencement in 1834-118 ANNUAL INCOMF BEING UPWARDS OF 84,f00/. In 1841 the Company added a bonus of 2/. per cent. per annum on the sum insured to all policies of the participating class from the time they were effected. e e er b , o i n B u 4 s o, a i d s d a ed s fo to llo p w ol s ic : Les from March, 1834, to the 31st of De- BENJAMIN EDGINGTON, Marquee, Tent, Flag. and Rick Cloth Manufacturer, 2, Duke-street, South wark, foot of London-bridge. Rick Cloths, with poles, pulleys, and lines complete. . ... . _ " No firmer should be without a good rick cloth, for it is certainly one of the most useful things he can have on his premises."—Gar dener's Gazette. 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LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING SU Ny APRIL 24, 1847. COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHIC POR TRAITS, by Mr. BEARD, sole patentee. 55, King William-street, City; • 34, Parliament •street. Westminster; and The Royal Polytechnic Institution, Regent-street. " A picture is now speedily produced far, very far superior to say obtained by former experiments."—Art-Union. .` The resulting tableau will bear comparison with the best minia ture:" —Morning Chrontcle. RAILWAY COMMI'T'TEES. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(YESTERDAY). GROUP I. The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of the schemes comprised in this group re-assembled, at the usual hour this morning in Room 30; Mr. W. 0. Stanley in the chair. THE BRIGHTON MID KENT SCHEME. Mr. Hawkshaw, the engineer of the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company, was called to confirm the evidence of Mr. Sherrad. lie preferred the Brighton line, notwithstanding the gradients were not so good as on the South-Eastern line, because the Brighton fine was more direct than the South- Easton. Mr. Cubitt, the engineer in chief of the Brighton Mid- Kent line, confirmed the testimony of Mr. Hawksbaw and Mr. Sherrad. The gradients on the Brighton line were not so good as that of the South-Eastern, but the Brighton line was shorter than the South- Eastern, and that saving would more than counterbalance the bad gradients. This closed the case for the Brighton Company. The landholders' opposition was then gone into. The Committee then adjourned till twelve o'clock on Mon day. GROUP V. The Committee met at twelve; present, Lord Harry Vane, Chairman ; Hon. M. Gore, Hon. J. Sutton, Mr. Rice, and Sir E. Filmer. WINDSOR., STAINES, AND SOUTH-WES. TERN (RICHMOND TO WINDSOR.). WINDSOR. ST EiZNEs, AND SOUTH-V.IES. TERN (STAINES TO ASCOT, 6.c.) The case for the promoters having been closed, Mr. KENNEDY proceeded to address the Committee on be half of proprietors opposing the Richmond and Windsor line. Mr. GURNEY, Q.C., then proceeded with the case of the road surveyors of Isleworth, against the proposed lines, and called witnesses to show that the roads at certain points would be disadvantageously affected by alterations on ac count of the railway. A number of witnesses were called and examined by Mi. Gurney, Q.C., and Mr. Burke, on the part of opposing land• owners along the line, and these closed the case for the op• ponents. The Committee, as thiGreat Western were not prepared to go on with their Bills to-day, adjourned till Monday, at twelve. also be considerable shipments of stone, he had no doubt, both at Sutton and Lynn. The Ambergate line, he asserted, was to be a single line; but Mr. Sergea n t C LARK s t a t e d th a t thi s was a m i s t a k e , as th e hne was to be a double one, and all the contracts were already made. Mr. West, a landed gentleman, residing at Lincoln, stated that he was intimately acquainted with the district and the property around Sleaford. He also attended the Wakefield market, and could say that a great part of the produce from that portion of Lincolnshire went there for sale. Of Lynn he could not say much ; but ho was intimate with both Boston and Spalding; and he had no hesitation in saying, that taking a circle, of which the radius was seven miles from Slaaford, the chief mart is that town, and if the branches were constructed the land would be rendered much more valuable. About 50,000 quarters of corn are now annually sold in Sleaford market, and the area from which it is drawn is about 98,000 acres, of which about 65,000 are at present under the plough. The corn sold consisted of wheat, barley, oats, and beans. On the requisition of the Chairman, Mr. West produced a copy of the estimates on which his evidence was given, and from it he stated that the extent of land actually under tillage is 63,640 acres, leaving 4,120 acres in fallow. For these acres, on the usual calculation of 12 bushels per acre, there would be required for them 253,440 bushels, or 4,424 tons. This, of course, is beyond the amount made in the district itself. In addition to this manure, there would be a large quantity of oil cake brought into the district. At present the price of wheat at Sleaford is two or three shillings a quarter lower than it is at Newark, and if these branches were made, the produce would not only in crease the amount of the produce, but enhance the price, and give facilities for carrying it to distant markets. Lynn is at present a large import place, but the linseed cake domes chiefly from Hull and Gainsborougb. Many of the crushing mills are on the banks of the Trent. At present it comes by a circuitous route, and costs 12s. a ton for carriage; while by the proposed railway of the Direct Northern Company the distance would not be more than 40 miles, and the expense not more than five or six shillings. After the conclusion of Mr. Sergeant Wrangham's exami nation in chief, Mr. Sergeant CLARK inquired whether the witness was not a traffic taker for the London and York Company, to which he replied that he was not so, but had been engaged to esti mate the agricultural produce of some of the districts through which their line was to pass. There are at the present mo ment several crushing mills at Nottingham, bat the bone manure he believed to come from Newton and the Gainsbo rough district. After much further cross-examination as to the probably increased value of the land from the ictended line, to which Mr. West replied that he believed the Direct Northern to be the best line, Mr. James ascertained that the line would pass for three or four miles through the Mar quis of Bristol's property. In the witness's opinion. the district north of a line, drawn west to east from Sleaford to Newark, was much more productive than that south of it, and this communication would give the facility for getting north wards. The distance between Gainsborough is about 45 miles, and this line will shorten it by about two miles. Bos ton is of no use for the supply of seed cake, as it never came there. Much further cross-examination ensued on the several capabilities of Lincolnshire for agricultural produce, and the opportunities which the respective lines of the Direct Nor thern and the Ambergate Companies would give for its trans mission. After some further evidence the Committee adjourned till Monday. DRURY-LANE THEATRICAL FUND DINNER. This annual festival took place at the Freemason's Tavern last evening. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge was in the chair. His Royal Highness was supported by the Conde de Montemolin, the Marquis of Villafranca, the Duke de Medina Sidonia, Col. Don Francisco Antonio Merry (in the suite of the Conde de Montemolin), his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, K.G.,the Marquis of Downshire, the Earl of Charleville, the arl of Munster, General Viscount Comber mere, G.C.8., Lord Tenterden, Lord Muskerry, Lord John Manners, M.P., General Sir Andrew Barnard, G.C.8., Sir W. de Bathe, Bart., Sir Th omas H owe , B art ., Si r P au l Jodvell, Bart., Mr. Sheriff Kennard, Captain Chappell, R.N., Captain C. Cooke, Quentin Dick, Esq., M.P., W. Collett, Esq., M J. F. Elphinstone, Esq., M. Gore, Esq., M.P.,T. Hussev, Esq., M.P., C. J. Roberts, M.D., A. Bunn, Esq., J. Strutt, L‘q , G. Whateley, Esq., and several other noblemen and gentlemen. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr. J. L. Hatten, assisted: by the following ladies and gentle-. men :—Miss Rainforth, Miss Poole, Miss Sarah Flower, Mrs. Weiss, the Misses Williams, Miss Messent, Miss Rebecca Isaacs, and Miss Bassano ; Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Travers, Mr. Burdini, Mr. Borrani, Mr. Bodda, M r . Weiss, Mr. Binge, Mr. Rafter, Mr. D. W. King, Mr. J. W. Roe, Mr. Stretton, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. S. Nelson, Mr. Hobbs, Mr. Machin, Mr. Hill, Mr. C. E. Horn, Mr. Kerridge, Mr. Bradbury, Mr. Genge, and Mr. Kench. The stewards were Mr. B. Webster, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Will mott, Mr. J. Vining, Mr. P. Bedford, Mr. J. Bland, Mr. G. Wieland, Mr. Howell, Mr. G. Ellis, Mr. Cathie, Mr. S. Jones, Mr. Honner, Mr. C. Selby, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Brindal, Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. W. West. A six o'clock upwards of 200 gentlemen sat down to din ner. The gallery and several seats at the back of the room were occupied by ladies. The usual loyal and national toasts having been given (Lord Combermere; responded to the toast the " Army and Navy"), The Duke of BEAUFORT proposed the " Health of the Chairman," which was drunk with three times three. His Royal Highness, the CMAIR3I" in returning thanks, said that the institution had been originally founded by David Garrick in the year 1766, that for a time it had flourished, but that at last it had fallen into the sere and yellow leaf. In 1814 an effort was made to revive it. His late brother, the Duke of York, had presided at that festival, and from that time the institution had gone on prosperously. So long as the Duke of York lived, he had presided at their annual festival. The Duke of Sussex had then presided, and he (the Duke of Cambridge)had at first presidea as the sub stitute for his late beloved brother, who had been prevented by illness from attending their festival Since his brother's death, he had presided over them, and so long as his life should be spared, he would continue to do so.—(Cheers.) They' had' never hitherto met without having a Member of the Royal Family as their chairman. His Royal Highness having explained the nature of the institution and having passed a high eulogium on the manner in . which the affairs of the Institution were conducted. concluded by proposing the health of their illustrious visitor, the Conde de Blontemolin, and thanks to him for haying honoured them with his pre sence.—(Loud cheers.) The toast having been drunk with th ree ti mes th ree , The CONDE DE MONTEMOLIN rose to return thanks. His Royal Highness, who spoke in English, was very indistinctly heard in that part of the Hall in which we were located. We understood his Highness to say, that he thanked the com pany for the kindness with which they had received the toast, and that he felt highly gratified at the opportunity which was thus afforded him of assuring them of the admira tion which he entertained of the English drama.—(Cheers.) He had, in studyingthe English language, paid great attention to the works of the immortal Shakspere, and of the English dramatists, and he entertained an ardent admiration for them. He had by those studies learned to appreciate the innate nobility of the mind of Shaltspere—(Cheers)—and to entertain a respect for those who devoted their talents to the illustration of his works.—(Cheers.) He cordially thanked them for the manner in which they had received his health. The following song, written expressly, by J. W. Roe, Esq., for this occasion, and adapted to a Spanish national melody, by Mr. Hatten, was then sung by Miss M. Williams, and rapturously encored : Tho gorgeous the splendour that twineth Round the state of the monarch, I trow, Yet a far purer influence refineth The scene that we gaze upon now; For the fair gem of charity shineth Bright, unclouded on royalty's brow. Welcome, welcome, royal stranger; Welcome to our feast to-day. Tho' darkness and gloom may be hiding The splendour that once shone so bright, And the clouds that above us are riding, May turn the fair day into night, Yet, let charity still be abiding, We need seek for no holier light. Welcome, welcome, &e. The CHAIRMAN then proposed" The health of the Master and Treasurer, Mr. Harley." Drunk with three times three. Mr. HARLEY then rose, and spoke as follows.;— " May it please your Royal Highness, my Lords, and Gentlemen—Upon these anniversaries, though necessarily involving details of privation and sorrow, I have been accus tomed to meet you with congratulations and smiles ; indeed, I have only to look around this assembly to see that charity, like her kindred virtues, is as cheerful as the day. It has been facetiously said that, with Englishmen, one good work is generally preluded by another; to wit, a good dinner.— (Laughter.) And why not? The enjoyment of a blessing (and a most substantial blessing is a good dinner!), while it warms the grateful heart of its recipient, brings into forcible and sympathetic contrast the object of its privation. These festivals have invariably been turned to the account of benevo lence; every feast has proved a merry prologue to what, as regards my indigent brethren, might, I fear, have otherwise been a fast.—( Applause.) It is not my intention to recapi tulate the history of the Drury-lane Theatrical Fund. Your Royal Highness. thanks to your long-continued pre sidency and munificent', knows full well that it originated in the purest philanthropy; that it has been patronised with a liberality and a zeal every way worthy of its high deserts ; and 1 believe I may add, that its resources have been de voted to those salutary purposes contemplated by its im mortal founder. And very many of you, my Lords and Gentlemen, whose bounty has replenished its coffers, and whose presence has gladdened this social board, need not be reminded of its importance and usefulness. Yet I should be wanting in respect to the new patrons that I have the honour and happiness to see assembled here this day, i I did not, with all possible brevity, select a few prominentf points, in order that I might satisfy their judgments while I appealed to their benevolence. It was hard, thought David Garrick, that while other liberal pur suits had their asylums for decayed members, the his trionic art should stand insulated in its destitution. Experience had taught him the difficulty and uncer • tainty of his profession' that where one, like himself, should start into immediate and brilliant popularity, the great ma jority must be content with moderate success, which success was still only to be attained by incessant labour and study; that sudden and uncontrollable contingencies might cast the actor from the proudest eminence, or incapacitate him in a humbler sphere ; what then would be his fate in the wreck of his means and the winter of his days?—(Hear.) Opulent beyond the possibility of a reverse, in fortune and in fame, that great master of the human passions devoted the influence of his high position, and most liberally the ample resources cf his purse, to the endowment of this fund ; and from the illy this long-desired opportunity was afforded the actor of making a gradual and economical provision for the future, the profession has risen in public estimation. That the drama, like other national institutions, has its reverses, many of its professors can too painfully testify. Yet the cloud ,that pattially obscures it, I confidently expect, will pass away, and that a splendid revival of its ancient glories will greet every admirer of impassioned eloquence and classic taste.—(Loud applause.) It cannot fail to be pecu liarly gratifying to the patrons of this institution that Drury-lane - Theatre, the honoured temple of Garrick's fame, has never ceased to solicit and to receive public patronage. During recent seasons many members have been admitted as subscribers to this fund. Every ap plication that can be fairly entertained is respectfully welcomed. As the almoners of an important trust, we are bound to maintain in all its integrity that which is confined to our care; and if ever we have been induced to deviate from the strict letter of prescribed rules, our apology must be the imperative and unforseen misfortune whose appeal for temporary relief it was found impossible to resist.—(Ap plause.) I stand not here to take any credit for my brethren and myself for having honestly done that, which our duty commanded us honestly to d 0„,,, But at these, I may be allowed to say, annual audits, saen you reasonably expect some account of our stewardship, it would be wrong to withhold from you the pleasing truth that this fund still continues to fulfil all the benevolent intentions of its founder, that many of your old favourites are the grateful objects of its delicate and unostentatious bounty, and that a large number of subscribers would, at this moment, be entitled to its benefits, should necessity compel them to have recourse to that last trying necessity.—(Great applause.) That two institutions, devoted to similar objects of benevolence, should for along series of years maintain a friendly and most praise worthy rivalry in doing good is alike honourable to both. The Drury-lane and Covent-garden Theatrical Funds have pursued their charitable course in perfect amity and with mutual good wishes. A third, animated by a kindred spirit, has recently put in its claim to public patronage. Far from regarding this new institution with jealous apprehension, we hail it with hearty and cordial commendations.—(Applause.) Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to transmit for the use of this fund a donation of fifty pounds.—(Loud cheering). We hail this noble gift, not only as an important addition to our means, but as a proof of her approbation and sympathy. With united prayers for her health, and that of her august consort and family, we most gratefully receive the munifi cence of' our Sovereign.—(Cheers.) Honeyed phrases of flat tery would ,ill express our feelings for your Royal Highness. You have done this institution good service and great honour. You have advocated its cause, contributed to its resources, and by your presence sanctioned the generous enthAsestas m, the well-tempered hilarty of its festive anniversa plause.) This devotion of high rank and princely opulence to the sacred duties of philanthropy is the t r ue touchstone of exalted virtue, the sure indicatio n of a r i g ht sp ir it spiritanda noble mind. This, Sir, is your well-merite d eu l ogi um. Take it, with every blessing that gratitude can invoke (Loud and continued applause). Not only are our veterans —and here I would respectful l y remark that b y econom y and prudence having fairly entitled themselves to the benefits of this fund, they are too poor not to avail themselves of its resources; too proud to desire that their necessities should be published to gratify heartless curiosity ; not only are they moderately provided for during the brief remnant of their sojourn here, but when lite's curtain has dropped, their widows receive a yearly stipend more consistent with our often too limited means than with their actual requirements, and their children that support and protection of which the orphan stands so much in need. This, your Royal highness , my lords, and gentlemen, i s my case. Let not, I , pray you, the interests of my clients suffer from the inability of their pleader.—(Great applause.) The health of the Vice-Presidents was then drunk. The Earl of CHARLEVILLE returned thanks. The TREASURER then read the first list of subscriptions, amounting to 647/.los including her Majesty the Queen;so/. ; his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, 251. ; the Conde de Montemolin, 10/. ; the Marquis of Villafranca, 5L Col. Don Fra nc i sco Antonio Merry, Si. ; the Duke of Beaufort, 20/. ; L or d S a l toun 5 1. • L or d Tenterden, 5 guineas; Lord Ernest B ruce , 51 .; Sir ' P. joddell, 5/. ; the Earl of Car digan, 10/. ; M. Gore, Esq., M.P., 5/. ; Sir W. de Bath, a.; Miss Burdett Coutts, 20/. ; J. W. Roberts, Esq. , 513 11 !ne as Alfred Bunn, Esq., 10 guineas ; J. Strutt, Esq , 10 guineas; P. Borthwick, Esq., KT., 5 gu i neas biz Sheriff Xennard, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. IWANTED, in the Offices of Messrs. SMITH and LEWIS, Civil Engineers, Architects, Surveyors &e, a Respectable and Intelligent Youth, as an ARTICLED PUPIL, to whom great advantages are offered for the full Acquirement of the Profession. A Moderate Premium required, and Liberal Wages given. Apply at the Onices, 4. Harpur-street, Red Lion square. No. 61, Grosvenor-street, Bond-street. A,I ESSRS. MOSELY, Surgeon-Dentists, have REMOVED from 32, Haymarket. Their system or KlP plying Artificial Teeth ensures the power to masticate, without lessening the taste of the palate by artificial covering, or injuring the adjoining teeth by use of wires. Their teeth are unchange able in colour, and perfectly resemble the original. Decayed teeth permanently filled and restored to use, superseding extraction. BANK OF ENGLAND. (From last night's Gazette.) an Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32, for the Week ending on Saturday, the 17t1s day of April, 1847. IBSUZ IMPARTMENT.. X. Notes 155ued........ 22,801,100 Government debt • . 11,015,100 Other X a curities •• • . 2,984,900 Gold coin and bullion 7,365,424 Silver banjo' ••• • .. 1,435,676 £22,801,100 Z 22,801,100 [. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier. Dated the 22d day of April, 184' '.&ZT KIN T. Government securi ties (including Dead 'Weight Annuity).. 11,677,819 Other securities .• • . 17,111,001 Notes ....... ••• • . • 2,558,315 Gold and silver coin.. 528,741 £31,875,876 :. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier. BANKING Dl Proprietors' capital.. 14,553,000 Rest .... •• • ....... 3,397,077 Public deposits (in cluding Exchequer, Commissioners of National Debt, Say ings-banks, and Di - • - - -- vidend accounts) .. 3,011,032 Other deposits •. • • . 10,004,699 Seven day and other bIlls• • .-..• •• .. •• • . 910,068 A 31.875.876 Dated the 22d day of April, 1847. MARKET INTELLIGENCE. (From the London New Price Current of April 23.) SUGAB.—To-day, although the importers of raw Sugar were willing to allow the trade 6 per cent discount, still this event slid not cause any improvement in the demand; and prices again went down, and the various public sales pro ceeded with heaviness. REFINED.—To - day a fair amount of business was trans acted in Refined goods by the home trade, but there was an evident desire on the part of the Refiners to sell at 63s 6d for standard lumps, and 62s 6d to 63s for brown grocery. Bonded Crushed sugar is offered upon furl her reduced terms —still meeting with much attention, and 343 to 35s per cwt is the value. MA unrrius.—This afternoon there was little desire evinced to operate in Mauritius Sugar, and of 9,478 bags at public sale, not above a third part ound buyers, although holders submitted to a reduction on former rates of ls., making the decline for the week 18.6 d. to 2s. per cwt. Easy INDIA.—This afternoon the quantity of Bengal Sugar offered at auction amounted to the large quantity of 7,969 bags. Merchants were anxious sellers, and submitting to a reduction on former rates of is to 2s per cwt, caused nearly the whole to be disposed of. FOREIGN. —This afternoon there was no public sale of any kind of Foreign Sugar ; but privately two floating cargoes of white Havannah were sold, supposed to be at low prices. MOLASSES.—The purchases made in all sorts of West India have been to a small extent, and there is a desire to sell at 20s to 235, and fine quality at 24s to 25 5. At auction 330 casks of erto Rico were taken in at 26s for good quality, which is above the value. For Bengal Treacle the demand has been limited, and 22s to 24s is the value of low to fine. For Honey prices are moving downwards. COCOA.—There has been little desire evinced to operate in West India, and prices have still a downward tendency—red being obtainable at 53s to 63s for common to fine, and grey at 503 to 56s per cwt. Foreign is dull of sale, and easier to buy. COFFEE.—This afternoon there was little desire evinced to operate in Coffee. The public sales of 628 bags of Planta tion Ceylon, 52 bales of Mocha, 240 bags East India, and 27 barrels of Jamaica were all postponed, in consequence of the trade insisting upon a discount of 6 per cent. The ten dency of prices is evidently downwards. TEA.—None has been submitted to public sale since this day week ; but privately the market Is plentifully supplied with black and green. Holders do not appear disposed to submit to any further decline in prices ; but the purchases made in all sorts have been to a small extent only. RICE.—To-day there was much desire evinced to operate in East India Rice; at public sale 2,873 bags of Bengal were offered, and all sold with spirit at an advance on former rates of Is. SPICES.—Tbere are sellers of Pimento rather under pre vious rates. Holders of Black Pepper manifest more firm ness, and have refrained from offering any at public sale this week. White has been sparingly dealt in, although low and middling can be obtained at . 31d to 4d, and better quality 4id to 6d the supply is yet goesilln Cinnamon, good and fine are held at former rates. Cassia Lignea is wanted, and buyers are compelled to pay stiffer rates. Cassia Buds are desirous S P ed,e l 4 : edmac i g s rltaa t iaonlk o . i—ehoi4runa has realise, wanted, but the advanced rates required operate against the demand, and 16 chests at auction were taken in at 75s per cwt for rather stalky. With Nutmegs the market has been much better supplied, whereas the demand having been msimptidhspTreeoie,fchtrofetei,rs, prices, Spiel's. —lmport e r s d3 s to.alf;r o tthoae f omat sdhv a 4euete l 01 all lee q p: s.eaihbraloeilmcfgi businesstethi L i nhteetetsi highest limited prices suffered a depression of Id to 2d per lb. Br ip t s h ad e t e r ep r: du e ll oc otns t a N l E e A a L t f i o s rm no e t r pri ces. mnoh dtdw( w o' o fapn l t e . roeo e e jdi r k nah , l p mtas r a losa o o a n fi ncdftad. been further I t aeß h tr e mue dsmavamuarfckaual Brandy e u rler dl e t. decline. At public sale 28 - b w a a gs nte o d f , H a o n n d dn p r r a ic s es sil a v r e e rs on w t e h re e sold at ld per lb under those of Friday last. OILS.—The contracts concluded in Olive Oil this week by exporters and the home trade have been to a small extent, although there are sellers upon rather lower terms. Palm has been only in limited request by the home trade, but holders are firm. The stiff rates that are insisted upon for Cocoa Nut causes the trade to operate with caution, and only small parcels have been disposed of at 48s to 50s for good to fine. There are not many buyers of Rapeseed Oil, and the Crushers are desirous to sell. Prices have ruled firm for Linseed Oil on the spot this week. For forward delivery however, few contracts have been concluded, although there are sellers at 26s 3d to 26s 6d. A fair amount of business has been transacted in Southern Oil, but holders have been compelled to take previous rates for all qualities. For Cod a good demand exists, but 271 to 271 lOs are the rates taken. In consequence of the scanty supply of Seal prices remain high, but the trade operate with much caution. For Sperm the demand is less active—still holders ask 92/. to 921 5s for fine British, and 89/ to 911 for fair to fine American. Lard Oil is little wanted, and can be obtained at 43s to 48s per cwt. [ ADVERTISEMENT.] —A CURE OF A BAD LEG BY HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT.—Extract of a letter dated, Northampton, 2d April, 1547 :—" To Professor Holloway. Sir, — The following cure I feel bound to acquaint you with, that others may have the opportunity of making a trial of your Pills and Clint. milt in analagous cases. Catharine Owen, residing in Bridge street, suffered from a bad leg, that was covered with sores discharg ing immense quantities of humour. The agony occasioned was so great as to prevent her from getting a moment's repose, yet your Pills and Ointment cured her, though she had been under several eminent surgeons.—(Signed) S. Hi:myna - Ey, Chemist, Northamp ton." Sold by all Druggists; and at Professor Holloway's Establish ment, 244, Strand, London. SLEEP.—The Poet Young says, " Sleep is great Nature's second course—the balm of hurt minds." Johnson says, "It is the parenthesis of human woe." Sleep being thus appreciated by mankind, how desirous ought we to be that all should tranquilly enjoy " sweet repose," the general d di us:ea:e, the" mos t having suta r ry eco e u ff rs ec e t. to obstruction of which is through an unhealthy obstruction of the liver or other v i scera . A littl e a tt en ti on t o th e "young mild su da e p h er p ie u n r t p , o o se fte F n ra p m. pro duces fo ton's Pill of Health stands prominent in public opinion. Nine workmen and day labourers were accused at A-recent sitting of the Court of Assizes of the Indre with having taken tart in the corn riots andthe pillaging of grai n at Luant and aperouille. Four were acquitted, two were condemned to five Wears' hard labour, three to four years' im wisonment, and all five to 200 f. fine and coats. NARRATIVE OP A JOURNEY ROUND THE WORLD, principally Overland, by Sir Gamma SIMPSON, Governor-in- Chief, of the Hudson's Bay Company's Territories, 2 vols. Bvo. The above work is published this day by Mr. Colburn, and may now be had of all booksellers. The following in teresting works have also just been published by Mr. Col burn :-2. A second edition of Tancred, by B. Disraeli, M.P.. 3 vols. 3. Revelations of Portugal, by the author of " Revelations of Spain," second and cheaper edition, in 2 vols. 21s. 4. A third edition of Mr. Warburton's Roche laga, or England in the New World, 2 vols. 5. The seventh and concluding volume of Madame D'Arblay's Diary and Letters. 6. Burke's Peerage and Baronetage for 1847, a new edition, corrected throughout] by the nobility, one large vol., with 1,500 engravings. 7. Burke's History of the Landed Gentry, complete in 2 vols.—Also, just ready, Me moirs of Viscountess Sundon, Mistress of the Robes to Queen Caroline, Consort of George 11. ; with the Corres pondence of the most celebrated persons of her time, by Mrs. A. T. Thomson, 2 vols. KILMARNOCIC.--TRADE.—The trade in woollen bonnets has been depressed during the whole winter, nor can any general revival be yet intimated. The only manufac tures at all busy are those who are executing orders for the army. In carpets the Brussels fabrics are in request, but Scotch are getting even slacker than they have been. The printworks are improving, and individual works are more than usually busy. Masons and joiners, and other trades men, are in request, and receive high wages. Labourers of all kinds readily find employment. Shoemakers and tailors are suffering from slackness of demand in their depart. ments, and it is expected that the wages of the latter will be reduced.—Kilmarnock Journal. FIFESIIIRE.—THE FISIIING.—ST. MONACE, APRIL 17.--This week our shallow-water fishing has been attended with great success. Haddocks of an excellent quality have been caught here this week. There has been, however, a great destruction of lines, the tides being so rapid and the ground rocky where the fishinghasbeen. The fish havebeen on herring spawn. There has been a great body of herrings on our shore this season, which have passed away without our fishermen every trying. Our fishermen are generally too premature in their movements. They tried the herring fishing before the fish were properly on the ground, and not meeting the encouragement anticipated, they dropped before the time. The weather has been good during the week ; wind prevailing from the eastward. Price, on Saturday, Is. 2d. per dozen.— Weekly Register. A young woman, the only daughter of a rich shop keeper in the Rue des Lombards, threw herself into the Seine, on Sunday, from Pont Marie, in order to avoid a marriage which displeased her. She was carried rapidly down by the current, and, the instinct of life prevailing, s h e se i ze d a ring hanging from the quay wall, and was soon after rescued by some boatmen,—Paris Paper. GROUP VI. SALISBURY AND YEOVIL, AND EZMTER., YEOVIL, AND DORCHESTER. The CHAIRMAN, at the commencement of the proceedings . in this Committee, stated that it was the opinion of the Com mittee that they had heard sufficient evidence as to the existing traffic between Salisbury and Yeovil, and would decline.hearing any further evidence upon that portion of the line before the Committee. Mr. R. Hayworth, a manufacturer of sail-cloth at Chin nock, was then called, and gave evidence in favour of the line between Exeter, Yeovil, and Dorchester. Mr. Richard Greenham, glover, of Yeovil, was then exa mined, and gave evidence of the advantage which he would derive by the transmission of his goods to the metropolis, and. the Exeter as well as the western districts of England, by means of the proposed railway. The Committee then adjourned. GROUP XL The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of the Bills comprised in this group: re-assembled at the usual hour this morning, Mr. Forbes Mackenzie in the chair. COLCHESTER AND STOUR VALLEY (Ld• VENHASS AND BURY EXTENSION). The case for the promoters of this line having been closed. the landholders' opposition was gone into, which occupied nearly the whole of the day. The Committee adjourned at the usual hour till Monday at twelve o'clock. GROUP XVI. The Committee met this morning at the usual hour; Mr. Remble in the chair. GREAT NORTHERN (BRANCHES PROM HERTFORD TO ST. ALBAN'S). _ _ Mr. B. WALL, M.P. (a member of the Committee) intl..' mated to the promoters of the line that he wished to be fur nished with the estimate, in detail, of that portion of the line which is proposed to run from Hertford to Ware, parallel with the line of the Eastern Counties. Mr. Saunders said, Mr. Cubitt, jun., stated in his exami nation that the gross cost of that portion of the line, in cluding stations, would be 40,000/. Mr. B. WALL repeated that he wished to have the estimate in detail, and counsel promised to furnish the Hon. Member with it to-morrow. On Mr. Austin taking his seat, The CHAIRMAN said the Committee had heard with regret that his house had been destroyed by fire, Mr. AUSTIN thanked the Committee for their sympathy. He added, that the house was destroyed the night before last. The CHAIRMAN hoped he would be able to rebuild an other as good. Mr. AUSTIN feared that he should be unable to do so. The conversation then dropped. The opposition of Mr. Smith, of Hertford, was withdrawn, the parties having agreed to refer the matter to arbitration. ➢lr. AUSTIN said, by the permission of the Committee he would proceed to call witnesses in support of the HERTFORD AND HITCH= BRANCH of the Eastern Counties, and reserve his speech in support of the project until the close of the cases of both the lines. Mr. Gripper, a general merchant, carrying on an exten sive business at Hertford—lle had resided there forty years, and was well acquainted with the trade of the whole county, and was constantly in the habit of attending the Hertford, and Hitchin markets. Within a circumference of five miles of Hertford there was sufficient water- power to manufacture 300,000 sacks of flour annually. There were also a number of windmills and oil mills, which produced 4,000 tons of oil cake in the course of a ye ar . There was a considerable malt trade at Hertford, the duty paid being 40,0001. a year, and the trade was on the increase, several new mills having been recently erected. Ware was the largest malting place in the kingdom, the duty pa i d being from 250,000/. to 260,000/. a year. Hertfordshi re and Bedfordshire were the greatest consumers of artificial food for cattle in England. There was a large sale for barley at Hitchin • in fact, nine Ware and Hertford dealers, of whom he was one, bought 38,000 quar ters last year. They comprised about half the number of dealers, the total amount bought by the whole fur use at Hertford and Ware in the course of the year being about 60,000 quart ers . The witness then detailed at length the great advantages which w ou ld b e d er ived by the opening up of railway communication between Hertford and the north by the aid of the Direct Northern. Th e branch from Hat field to Hertford would not give * anything like the accom modation the other line would between Hitchin and Hert ford, as there would be considerable delay in getting corn by that route. I t was important that the E aster n Counties should be allowed to carry on their line from Hertford to Hitchin, in order to make it a through line between Leices ter and Bedford, i n connexion with the l i nes i n the course of construction. It wou l d create compet i t i on b e tween the three lines, which h e considered tended towar ds the ad vantage of the p u bli c. A great pro portion of the merchants of Bedf or d , Hitchiii Ware, Hertford , Ste. , would prefer the Sh oreditch term i nus , because it was nearer the Bank Mark-lane, the doc ks, &c., than the Direct Northern and Birmingham stations. T he breweries consuming the greatest quantity of malt were nearer the Eastern Counties than the other lines. When the proposed line wa s made the malt f rom Hertford, Bed ford, Norfolk, Essex, &c., would find its way by the Eastern Counties. The CHAIRMAN said the proposed lino could not affect the passage of malt from Hertford to London by the Eastern Counties. Examination continued The extension of the Eastern Counties to the river would be far su perior to that of the Great Northern to the docks ; for instance, coals were not taken into the docks owing to the expense of the dues; and besides, it was always a disadvan tage to take goods from the docks, owing to the delay and to their closing at four o'clock, after which time a great quan tity of business could be done. It did not pay him to trade at St. Alban's; but as he had attended it a number of years he did not wish to break up " old connexions." Most of the corn merchants had left it, because the St. Alban's wheat was of an inferior quality. Mr. Mumford, clerk to a malteter, at Ware, gave corrobo rative evidence. Adjourned until Monday. GROUP XVIII. The Committee met this morningat twelve o'clock ; present, Earl of Lincoln, in the chair, Mr. W. J. O'Connell, Sir W. James, Mr. Smythe, and Captain Jones. CHELTENHAM AND OXFORD LINE. Mr. Warton, itnd several other gentlemen, gave evidence as to the reduction of the price of coals, which would ensue in the Forest of Dean when the railway is formed, as the cost of carriage would be reduced between three and four shillings a ton. The trade in corn would also be much in creased. There is at present a broad gauge line, which runs to the mouth of some of the pits in the Forest of Dean. One side of the forest is at present accessible, but not the other. Mr. Baker said that the Monmouth and Hereford railway gave this accommodation, and there are several tramways which have been purchased by that company. This witness gave evidence as to the arrangements which are to be entered into by the Great Western Company, for the purpose of giving a communica tion both to Hereford and Gloucester. Further evidence was then offered, and the Committee adjourned. GROUP XXI. The Committee met th is mornin g at the usual hour ; Si r James Graham in t he chair. OXTOR , D, WORCESTER., AND worm . HAMP TON (HALSOWEN AND D UDLEY), ITZTD BIRMINGHAIMWOLVERRAMPTON, ABCoilm BliMVn U m p itt °L ee E :as (TRAM STOUR DRXDOE TO WEST C) The occupied the wh o l e o f t h e day in bot o h f gtlaie ug d e isrict, and s t a t e d t h at i t gauges. He detailed at gr ea t hearing the eviden ce of Mr. Brunel with respect to the first-mentioned line, of which he is the en g ine er , and which w w i as ll be worked in . .e xion with the Oxford, Wo rcester, and W o lverhampton, and t he Birmin Ingham, Wolverhampton and length b o e f t lhaeitah the down ut on railway, Estwants importance that the li ne s h ou ld Dudley, of which , strictly speaking, it was an integral' por tion. He drew a comparison between his line and the Stour Valley project of the North-Western, which he showed to be in favour of his line. The line was necessary to afford the required communication between the manufacturing and mineral districts of that portion of the country which it was proposed to traverse. His examination extended to the adjournment of the Com mittee until Monday. GROUP XXVIII. SiILEAXORD BRANCH. The Committee met this morning at Twelve o'clock; Sir T. D; Acland in the chair. Captain Lewes's examination was resumed, and stated that there would be no difficulty in accommodating the traffic between the West Riding of Yorkshire and Norfolk. Much of the yarn used in the Norwich fabrics being open at Brad ford, in order to be fihiehed at the former place. There would GROUP XLVII. The Committee on this group met to day in Room 28. Members present—Mr. Eliot Yorke, Chairman; Mr. Gill, Mr. Parke, Mr. Leigh, and Mr. Trelawny. AIRDRIE AND BATEGATE JUNCTION (AMENDMENT AND DEVIATIONS). Mr. Fonsrrx, for the Monkland Railway Company, raised a preliminary objection to the further progress of the Bill in this Committee on various grounds, and contended that it might be transferred to the Committee which had the Glas gow, Airdrie, and Monklands Railway under consideration. The Committee overruled the objection, and Mr. A. M'NZILL, of the Scotch bar, proceeded to open the case for the promoters. Owing to the hurry of business is the last year, the engineers of the line bad found it imprac ticable to arrive at that result which would best benefit the public, and enable the company to construct their line at the least possible cost, and they therefore desired to amend their Act, so that by a slight deviation they might get rid of a bad and dangerous curve, and save an expense of at least 10,000/. Mr. Minim, who appeared for the directors of the original Airdri e and Batbgate Railway, as petitioners against the proposed amendments, was proceeding to state the objections which his clients entertained on this matter, when The CHAIRMAN said that the whole opposition appeared to the Committee to be one which could be very fitly arranged by a clause. The room was cleared for the purpose of considering the terms of the clause, and on the public being re-admitted, The CHAIRMAN announced that the Committee had re solved that a clause should be inserted in the Bill, reserving to the original promoters the powers given by the Act of 1846. _ _ _ _ The formal proofs were then put in, and the clauses were partly considered. The Committee adjourned without formally announcing the finding the preamble proved, in consequence of the re port not having been received. GROUP L. This Committee met to-day at Twelve o'clock ; Mr. B.ankes in the chair. GLASGOW, PAISLEY, KILMARNOCK, AND AYR, AND GLASGOW AND BELFAST UNION (No I.) The remaining clauses of this Bill were this morning pro ceeded with. Several amendments were made respecting the branch to Ayr Harbour, North Quay, to the use of hcrse power, and regulating the crossing of roads upon a level. A considerable discussion arose on the mineral toll clause, respecting which Mr. Gordon petitioned. Mr. Wilson, of Dundyvan, and Mr. Stevenson, manager of Mr. Gordon's works, were examined by Mr. Sergeant Murphy, with the object of showing that the operation of the six-mile clause would operate injuriously on Mr. Gordon, and that it was unjust to make an exemption, such as proposed, on the portion of the line between Auchinleck and Gleubuck. After some discussion on this point, the exempting portion of the clause was struck out, and the six-mile proviso made to operate throughout. The remainder of the clauses, with the exception of one, was then gone through, and agreed to with certain amend ments. The further consideration of the Bill was then postponed till Monday. GLASGOW, PAISLEY. Krzavusarrocic, AND ATV. (No. XX.) Was then proceeded with. Mr. TALBOT opened the case on behalf of the promoters. Having stated the progress of the Glasgow and Ayrshire Company since its first opening in 1840, and the various branches and extensions they had already made, he pro ceeded to state the object of the present Bill. It proposed to carry out the following objects :—Amendment of Acts and proposed branches from the Cumnock Extension Line of the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Rail way to Loudoun Kirk ; from such branch to East Col lery ; from the Kilmarnock and Troun Railway to the Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan Railway near Bushton ; from such last-mentioned Branch to the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway near Woodhill ; from the Branch to Bushton above described to Fenwick ; from such last-mentioned Branch to the Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan Railway near Braes ; from the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway to the Ardrossan Railway near Byrehill, and to Ittington ; from the Branch to Ittington above-mentioned to Giffordland ; the Alteration of the Line of the Swinlees Branch of the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock. and Ayr Railway ; the Formation of new Branches from such altered line to Howrat Toll, and to Hillend ; alsii the acquisition of additional land for stations at Kil marnock, Busby, and Daisy, and the alteration or stoppage of certain roads at Kilmarnock. They were opposed by the Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan Railway Company, who had several branches before the Committee, which com peted with several of the branches now proposed. The length of the whole extensions was twenty-six miles, and the esti mated cost was 425,000/. The Committee then adjourned till Monday, at twelve. LAW INTELLIGENCE. COURT OF CHANCERY, April 23. IN THE CASE OF DICE SOMME, A SUFFUSED LUNATIC. Mr. ROLT, at the sitting of the Court this morning, said he was instructed to make an application to his Lordship the behalf of Isfr. Dyce Sombre. That gentleman had been re siding in Paris since the matter bad been before the court, and he was very anxious that the question involved in his petition, for the supersedeas of the commission, should be disposed of; he had therefore instructed him (Mr. Rolt) humbly to request of his Lordship that be would give his judgment on an early day. The Loan CHANCELLOR intimated that he would dispose of the case shortly. IN THE MATTES. OF SPENCE. This case, which came before the Court upon the petition of a father to have the custody of his infant children, was, upon the application of counsel to-day, ordered to stand on the paper for hearing on Wednesday next. The LOYD CHANCELLOR. having disposed of the unopposed lunatic petitions in his paper, proceeded to hear the further arguments in the part-heard appeal motion of MOSELEY V. ALSTON. This case our readers will recollect came before the Court upon an appeal from the decision of the Vice-Chancellor of England, overruling a demurrer put in by the defendants to the plaintiff's bill. Upon previous days Sir Fitzroy Kelly, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Rolt, and Mr. Russell were heard in support of the appeal, and Mr. Bethell and Mr. James Parker in defence of the judgment of the Court below, and, Mr. WiLcox, who had been partly heard on Wednesday, on the same side, resumed and concluded his arguments to-day. Sir FITZROY KELLY replied. The LORD CHANCELLOR said he would give judgment on Wednesday next. VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT, April 23. (Before the VICE-CHANCELLOR of ENGLAND.) His Honour the Vice-Chancellor of England heard unop posed cause petitions, short causes, and motions to-day, none of which possessed any points of public interest. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH, April 23. Sittings in Banco before r d Cif Chief Justice DENMAN and C.) The Court was occupied during the whole day in hearing a motion of no public interest. THE THROSTLE.—These birds are just now more numerous than agreeable in the neighbourhood of Garstang. Mr. Saul, finding that they were making rather too free with his new vegetable seed beds, was induced to search out their colony, and, to his surprise, found no fewer than nine of their newly .made nests within 200 yards of his garden, all in a line, in one fence. It need hardly be added that he remorselessly demolished every habitation.—Preston Chro nicle. DUTCH CATTLE.— A vessel arrived in the river from Nieu Dieppe, Holland,has brought, besidesB,7l9 cheeses, 96 bags of potatoes, 272 bags of beans, several casks of vege tables, 341 sheep, 1 horse, and 44 cows, the very large num ber of 60 calves, the production of that country. We do not recollect so large a number of this particular and im portant description of young stock to have before been im ported from s foals country oa any single occasion. *► 10/. ; Charlea Kean, Esq., 201.; and a legacy, from t. he Widow of the late Mr. John Moody, formerly master of this t society, 100?. The Cirarnmax then proposed " Success to DriarY-siane Theatre."—Drank with three times three. Mr. Burgs returned thanks. He had been connected with Drury. lane Theatre ever since the year 1820, and. during the time that he had had the management he had produced dramatic entertainments of every description, supported by the highest or d er o f talent—talent that he feared he should never again see equalled.—(Cheers.) Many persons sttp posed that h e was wedded to one species of dramatic enter tainment only, but such was not the case. He produced that species of dramatic entertainment which he was enabled to produce most perfectly. He had a great many suggestions offered t o hi m, b ut it did not always de to adopt suggestions. Mann' ari, the scene painter, was once employed to paint a Roman street. A. crowd of artists assem bled in his painting - room, and one suggested to him to introduce a tree in such a part—another to introduce a rose bush—another a parterre, and so on ; and the result was, that when the scene was finished, instead of being a street it was a wood.—(Applause.) He (Mr. Bunn) must, therefore, claim the privilege of being permitted to judge for himself.— (Cheers). So long as he swayed the destinies of Drury Lane Theatre he would leave nothing undone to merit the public favour.—(Cheers.) And to use an expression applicable to members of ahigher place — when he should lose th e con fid ence of his constituents, he woul d resi gn his seat.— (Clicer s .) The next toast was " The Covent-garden Theat:i !al Fund," which was drunk with three times three; and the last toast was " the Ladies," which was drunk with all the honours, after which the party broke up. During the evening several exquisite songs and gl ees were given by Miss Messent, Miss Rebecca Isaacs, (who was deservedly encored in an exquisite air from the new opera of Matilda), Miss Bassano (who sung Benedict's beautiful air, By the sad sea waves," from the opera of The Brides of Venice, so exquisitely, that she was honoured by an especial encore from the Duke of Cambridge), the Itiiasea Williams, Mr. Hatton, Mr. Hobbes, and several other ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Hatton presided at the pianoforte. IMPORTANT EXPERIMENTUM CRUCIS, OR DIRECT PROOF OF THE DES TRUCTION OF THE POTATO PLANT BY THE APHIS VASTATOR. TO TILE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Stn,—ln my treatise on the potato plant, I have shown that, antecedently to all other changes, a certain insect is to be found on the leaf, which sucks the juices of the plant and causes it to die, locally, at the part affected, or generally through its entire system. By tracing the insect to numerous other plants it was found to produce similar effects—the turnip rotted in the bulb, the carrot in the root, and even the indis tructible groundsel equally suffered from its attacks. In the damaged plants anatomy demonstrates imperfect tissue—chemistry, a deficiency of the solid materials, and natural history indicates the source of the mischief by pointing to the creature which abstracts that which should form the fibre and starch of the plant. To those who prefer experiment to observation I have now to announce that at length the direct proof of the capability of the aphis vastator to destroy the potato plant has been obtained ; an experiment which has al ready been performed with the same result upon tulips crocuses and other plants. Several Russian tubers apparently sound and well filled with starch were planted in a greenhouse, and tho roughly healthy plants were produced. Upon one of the best of the number, when about two feet high, was placed a colony of vastators which fed and throve abun dantly, and which were prevented from travelling to neighbouring plants by a covering of gauze. For a time, this plant throve as well as its neigh bours, but eventually the entire haulm died and withered up, as was observed last year in the blighted fields. Its neighbours, which had no insect to suck the vital fluid, ' were perfectly healthy, forming a striking contrast to the withered and dead stalk. On examining the collar it was found partially de cayed in the manner which I have described as being especially attributable to the ravages of aphides. The roots were found to be extensively rotten, and the little tubers although not 1-6th the bulk of the original set presented a hardness characteristic of disease. The aerial and fungoid theorists have striven hard to divert the attention of the farmer from the ravages of the vastator ; and in the unparalleled virulence of their opposition, they have even frequently substituted acri mony and mis-statement for courtesy and truth. Never theless, no scientific man in any country has ever dis proved my statements, or confuted my deductions ; and if amongst practical men there be ono still left who doubts the destructive power of the vastator I beg him to consider deeply and repeat this experiment, that all being of one mind we shall not be diverted upon matters which are irrelevant, but shall be enabled to concentrate our energies in the annihilation of the destroyer, and the protection of our crops.—l am, Sir, your obedient servant, ALFRED SMEE. 7, Finsbury-circus, April 19,1847. ---- - IMPROVEMENT in LOCOMOTION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sia,—An article of some length, on " Improvement in Locomotion," appeared in your journal of Friday, the 19th inst., which is calculated to mislead the railway public as to the novelty of the invention and its only recent application. Your correspondent is in error in attributing the in vention and its first application to that talented engineer Mr. E. Galloway, and is in error in alleging that an approximation to it was projected by Mr. Vignoles and Mr. Errixon, and in error in asserting that "mechanical contrivances of a similar character have been attempted both in this country and abroad, but have always turned out to he failures," and " that the wonder will be that for upwards of sixteen years so really simple an expedient for obviating admitted difficulties should have escaped undiscovere d." I hope 3 on will deem it but fair to allow one who oc cupied the field before Mr. Galloway, and who has in curred large expenditure is carrying the invention into practice, to correct thost - errors for the information of those of the public who are interested in the economy of railway orration: and safety in traveliing. I think Mr. Galloway is n nt himself awzre that in the years 1841-2 and 1843 1 enrolled the specifications of three varied patents for the same invention, not only in this kingd,im, but also in several countries abroad ; that in 1842 I publicly exhibited tho invention on large work ing models at the Baths, City-road, and that in 1845-6 I carried the invention into practice on a full practical scale on the Grand Junction Canal, in its application to propelling a train of vessels on a canal by a single rail laid along its margin, and that my specifications described the invention, as well in combination with the locomotive engine for obtaining an adhesive propelling power to surmount inclines independently of gravitation, by add ing horizontal driving wheels in combination with ver tical driving • wheels, so as to act on each side of a middle rail laid between the ordinary rails, and so as to press simultaneously against the opposite sides of the rail, being pressed by means of adjusting screws acting upon springs with any required degree of force, and by such an arrangement to obtain a bite or adhesion far beyond what is due to the weight of the engine, and thereby obviate the difficulties which arise from greasy rails and heavy gradients, and so as to adjust the power according to the load or gradient. Thus it will be seen that it is precisely the same invention described by your correspondent previously made public in this country and abroad, publicly shown by extensive experiments, and without " failure," as assumed by him. Messrs. Vignoles and Errixon's projection was only a brake-wheel, acting on one side of a rail, for the pur pose only of retarding on a descent, and was not in tended for the purpose of propelling adhesion at all, whilst a patent was taken out by me in a foreign coun try, in 1823, for the application of guide-wheels, acting on the sides of rails as a substitute for flange-wheels, and for retarding on descents.—l have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, H. PINKUS. uare, Gray's Inn, April 14, 1847. 4, South-si His Royal Highness the Prince Anat., attend•l by Captain the Hon. Alex. Gordon, yesterday honoured the Society of Painters in Water Colours by a visit, to view their fort-t4ird Annual Exhibition, at their Gallery, 5 Pall-mall East, previuus to its being opened to the pub li c on Monday next. EXPLOSION OF A POWDER MILL.—A terrific es plosion, attended by the complete demolition of some eaten.. Lave powder mills, took place at the gunpowder manufactory of Messrs. Wakefield and Bainbridge, at the village of Sag wick, near Kendal, shortly after ten o'clock on Monday night last. The shock was plainly felt at Kendal. Near the man sion of John Wakefield, Esq., mayor of Kendal, were two powder mills, called Back Mill, worked by a water-wheel, and a few yards distant were two other mills, used for grind ing the raw material, the four mills being wholly erected of wood. Closely adjoining to the two latter mills was what was called the preparing mill, built of stone, to which was attached the composition house. From some unknown cause, at the time above-mentioned an explosion occurred, by which the entire of these six erections were completely demolished, leaving only here and there a vestige of the walls standing. Happily the two night watchmen had but a few minutes be fore retired to the watch-house, believing that the manufac tory was proceeding in its usual safe course ; consequently no life was lost by the accident. After th ankpaltosoionneatimmaesstLf burning timber was scattered about, • but by the assistance of the Kenda l elf ß th Eigl ata v u ° al ing, finally extinguished. , flames from a quantity of ignited saltpet re fiwreer-eenag-einryesalawrmere ePveOnUinLgTEtßheEßtSw' LENT IxsTrr . • the above society, founded for providing an asylum for aged and infirm mem bersaonn in th t e he im ch p a o i r r t . of the trade, was held at the London Coffee House, Lud gate-hill,r. to receive the report for the past year, the election made during the past year. The receipts d • c o o f n ° g lll r e a e tu rs l ' a k te e d , the in donations, sub scriptions, and the last anniversery dinner, " amounted to 1,0261. 13s. 5d., which, after payment of permanent pensions and casual relief,and all expenses, left a balance of 5171. Is. Id. The permanent fund of the society amounts to 2,7501. An asylum is now in course of erection t W dnear oo Green, Tottenham, for the reception of 24 aged and decayed mem bers, the cost of which, including the purchase of the site of ground, will amount to 3,2501., and which sum is now in hand. Amongst the recent donations was a further subscrip. tion of 501. from J. Grove, Esq., in compliance with the wish of his late wife. A gentleman, formerly connected with the poultry trade, has also promised a bequest of 1,0001. The report was adopted, and thanks to the chairman and the officers being voted, the meeting separated. FATAL ACCIDENT. —Thursday afternoon, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock, an accident occurred to a poor woman which terminated fatally. It appears that a brewer's dray was passing along White Lion-street, Goodman's-fields, and on going under the Blackwall Railway arch, which crosses the street, a train passed over it, which frightened the horses, and they bounded off at a furious pace and came in contact with a fruit-stall, the owner of which (who was dent) was in the act of stooping to pick up something when the dray passed over her arm, and two empty berrels were jolted off the dray which fell upon the poor woman and killed her on the spot. She was promptly removed by the police and others to a neighbouring public-house, where she lies awaiting a coroner's inquest, which will be held to-day. SAGE VERDICT.—We have heard it stated that, somewhere in this neighbourhood, the lower extremities and trunk of a child were lately found thickond. Tbe sapient jury, a ft er knocking together their heads, returned_ . ? verdict which cleforyea tobe putoarecord,"Fouaddrorned In a few days will be published, in th. one volume, post Bvo., price 9 5., clo AN T HOR P E. "I had commenced an insensate struggle, I had combated Misery with my pen."—Balzac. Forming the New Volume of CHAPMAN and HALL'S SERIES of Original Works of Fiction, Biography, and Gneral Literature. London : Chapman and llall, 186, e Strand.