The Sun. — London, England, 1847-12-10 00:00:00

\ . •, 77 ' • • 7- 1- )1 • , f// : ; • -14 e , , / , 43' • • it 1 * , , 1, V 'l2a - • „ ) , C fa' • --,4 4* 49-'4 1. D I 'T . 7.; 2 - • • :•;;; . • • S IT 1 4 e ,... -e! .* - -r-lp . ..,:. ~;:, ; • .... ~ , , . c.- .44 A s v ) I !' .;;;; . th e, ... . :•._, -. 4 66...-....• ois ~ _ .__.• lid to-d! • ~. A ; i t i siA 14 p• SALE of OLD STORES at PLYMOUTIt. Admiralty, Somerset-place, December 9, 1847. The Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral Of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give notice, that on WEDNESDAT, the sth January next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, the Captain Superintendent will pat up to Sale Itt the Royal William Victualling-yard at Plymouth, several Lots of OLD STORES, consisting of Provisions, Iliscuit-bags, Staves, Heading-casks, Slop Clothing, &c., &c., &c., all lying in the said Yard. Persons wishing to view the Lots must apply to the Superintendent for Notes of Admission for that purpose. Catalogues and Conditions of Salo may be had here and at the Yard. GRATESEND via BLACKWALL RAIL WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS. Railway ani Boat included in one Payment. Fore Cabin and Second Class Railway, NINEPENCE ; Saloon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING. To or from Blackwall or intermediate Piers, Fore Cabin.. •• • • 6d. Saloon •• • ..... Bd. No other Packets call at the Grays or Greenhithe Piers. Froca The Terrace Pier, Gravesend, at 734, 834*, 93 , 1134, 1,3, Mad S. Susdays, at 7%, 83g, 1134, 1,3, and 5. From the Brdnswick Wharf , Blac kwall, at 934, 11, 12, 134, 3,4, Wad 5 4 % Sun Mrs, at 934, 11, 134, 3,4, and 5.. The TRAINS ~tarting oae quarter of as hour before each of these tfines.• Passengers marked a are run direct, the Packets not being per ruitted to stop at Piers or fol Boats. Omnibuses from Fenchurch-`Feet Station to all parts of London every quarter of an hour. BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 4. 7 .• 4s. : Six Months, 2/. 15s. ; Throe Months, 11. 155. ; t• be had of the Collectors on board the Packets ; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend ; or 9f . Mr. Saunders, arkuswick Wharf, Blackwell. November 22, 1847. G REAT WESTERN RAILWAY. TENDERS FOR LOANS. The Directors of this Company are ready to receive TENDERS for LOANS on security of the Company's Debentures, in sums of •ot less than 1,0001. each, at Si. per Cent. interest, payable half really, and for terms of Three, Five, or Seven years. Applications to be made to the undersigned. CHARLES A. SAUNDERS, Secretary. London Terminus, Paddington, August 20, 1847. THE PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION FOR MUTUAL LIFE AS SURANCE (Enrolled under the Friendly Societies' Acts), 42, Moor. late -street, London. TRUSTEES. Thomas Baring, Esq., M.T. . I W. G. Prescott, Esq. Thomios Sankey, Jun., Esq. Baron L. de Rothscaild, 31. T. OF Till BENEVOLENT FUND. John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. Amount Assured in the year 1846 . .£69,208 0 0 Do. in the year 1847...... 80,800 0 0 Increase on the current year... ...... 11,601 0 0 The nit Division et Profits takes place in 1848. The attention of CLERKS is particularly directed to the above Satisfactory progress of the Association. _ THOMAS MULL,INDER, Secretary. Dec'ember 9, 1847. L ONDON LIFE ASSOCIATION. INSTITUTED 1806. OFFICE, 81, KING WILLIAM-STREET. President—Sir CLAUDIUS STEPHEN HUNTER. Bart. Vice-President—CHAßLES FRANKS, Esq. Thle . Society is essentially one of Mutual Assurance, in which the Premiums of its Members are reduced after seven years. The rate of reduction of the Premiums of the present year was oil Per cent., leaving to be paid this year one per cent. less than the last. w alla Society also undertakes other descriptions of Assurance, in ~I _ , c h the Assured do not become Members, and having ceased to ' 4lOl, any commission to Agents, the Society has been enabled t o redu ee the Premiums for this class of Assurances to the following " 2 7 low rates : . Annual Premiums for the Assurance of £lOO. Ate 20 25 Xs.d. 1 Age Xs.d. I Age Xs . d. 1 13 7 35 2 7 6 50 4 1 2 117 0 40 215 5 I 55 5 1 9 2 1 5 I 45 I 3 6 0 i 60 6 510 I ... " The Court of Directors are authorised by the Deed of Set tlement " adYsuace money on the security of Policies in this Association. EDWARD DOCKER, Secretary. RATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. 26, CORNHILL, LONDON. Capital X 300,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. Institution embraces important and substantial advantages i2A respect to life assurances and deferred annuities. The assured E7COII all occasions, the power to borrow , without ex p ense or for ere of the policy, two-thirds of the premiums pa id (see Table); „,_. Zsc the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in ts to meat other conveniencies or necessity. 'Lgigarances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates. DIVISION OF PROFITS. till' increasing prosperity of the Society has ena bled the Directors s the annual meeting held on the 12th May, 1847, to declare a fifth Z II „Us. varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each " ..10 9 effected on the profit scale. ZIAMPLES. Perms- Sum the 46. tei Annual Policy Bonus in! nent Re - Assured - E g Pre- taken addition Bonus in duction of may bor . ca 61 mina. out in Assured. Cash. Annual row on e....., Premiums. Policy. --- X s. d.j X s d. £ s. d. X s. d. r 1837 243 9 3112 8 5 18 4 6 494 8 10 x x . 1838 218 48,99810 15 13 5 445 0 0 110 1000 7 4 - i 1 1839 192 1 101 86 9 313 4 9 395 11 1 ' 1840 143 5 10, 66 8 4 919 1 346 2 3 1841 138 14 21 61 17 6 9 9 2 296 13 4 ....._ 1842 111 6 81 49 10 0 7 10 4 247 4 5 The Aiumal Report, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the b zr, or any of its branches in the country ; or , on application. will L °rivartled post free. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary. BEAUTIFUL TEETH. - ROWLANDS' 0D ON TO, or PEARL DENTIFRICE. 4 4 , WHITE POWDER for the TEETH, composed of the choicest vai,raost Preserving ingredients of the Oriental herbal of inestimable th,`,,,,Ln and beautifying the TEETH and strengthening t vt lfullS, and in giving sweetness and perfume to the breath. It la t tes all tartarous adhesions to the teeth, and ensures a pearl • ' whiteness to the enamelled surface. Its anti-septic and anti tic properties exercise a highly beneficial and salutary info ., they arrest the further progress of decay of the Teeth, induce I,..'''aithy action of the Gums, And cause them to assume the bright andii colour indicative of perfect soundness; while, by confirming Zir . adhesion to the Teeth, they give unlimited enjoyment and fresh z_ to appetite, by perpetuating effective and complete mastication ; • brcitia stse, from the salubrious and disinfecting qualities of the Wont., attains lif.reetneas and fragrance truly grateful haveeflidtots poe lessor. Its truly sflielent and fragrant aromatic propert i es tu ne d its selection by the Queen, the Court, and Royal Familyob of Qreat Britain, and the several Sovereigns and Courts of Europe.— I b rice 2s. 9d. per box. CAUTION. —To protect the public from fraud, the Hon. Commie ▪ ers have directed the Proprietors name and address to be en timed on the Government stamp, thus, " A. ROWLAND and SON, Hatton-garden," and which is affixed on each box. Sold by e Proprietors, and by Chemists and Perfumers. FOGS AND DAMP AIR. ARCLATS ASTHMATIC CANDY has, for xi Many years, been proved an effectual preventative from the _eeta of th e figs and damp air , which, in the winter season, are so i' Zt valeut in this climate. Its effec ts are to expel wind, to preserve btr.otnacn from the admission of damp s, and to relieve those who from difficulty of breathing. 1 111 9szed only by Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdou-street, Len 1111d sold retail, by their appointment. by Sanger, 150, Oxford- Gifford, 104, and H. Burfield, 180, Strand ; Johnston, 68, SeZnit 1 Mallows, Druggist, 2, High-street, Islington; and all re -6nole Medicine Vendors in town and country. k id Ttrve..--None can be genuine, unless the names of " BARCLAY '"/ITS" sire on the Stamp affixed to each box. NEW NURSERY RHYME. RICSPECTITIILY DEDICATED TO ALL JUVENILES. I'll sing you a ditty, Both pretty and witty, Of Loadon's great City; For wide is its fame, And mighty its name, And all are to blame, Who say not the same. As we walk up and down This wonderful town, Oflasting renown, The eye ever meats, With ocular treats, As it roves through the streets. 6Ve are led, unawares, Through crescents and squares, _awl wide thoroughfares, IYltere the stranger repairs, And eagerly stares, • At the might,' affairs. There's the noted St. Paul, With its dome and its ball, And the Abbey and all, And the Monument tall, While all seem to bawl, To the great and the small, " Please to give us a call." • Whatever we view, V•esents something new, 2 ,, A ,4 astonishing too, me and for you. The Douses of trade Are p ondly display d. But of csourse there are none, Like thf wonderful one Of B. M OSES and SON'. The ware house of MOSES, In Loudon di 8410 " , What no of us supposes. And all mus t admire, Their charm, 'nit' attire, Which is any on dusts*. And all you require. Their beautiful' ;styles, For smart jnyen2les. Are approved of , with smiles. The Tunics with ibraid, • Which MOSES have made, Have ever displayed, Perfection in trade. Then, as Christmas draws nigh, May your guardians buy, From MOSES' supply, Which is never sold high. Let them peep, let them pry, Let them test, let them try, Not a fault will they spy, For will any deny That MOSES' out-vie In the stock they have by For a Christmas supply. LIST OF PRICES. !or Taglleni XADT. . .•... from £0 9 Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description of Over-coat, handsomely a „ trimmed.. •••• • • • • raeha Coat • •• •• '• ***** ••• .••• •• •• • 1 8 • ~,,allin ier. especially adapted for snowy and ....... . • • . 0 15 • k. b ? Winter Coats, in every style.• ••• • • • • 06 I a De. Trousers, lined .. ••••••• • • • • • • • •• 4 I 112 6 Dress Coats.. • • ..... •• • • ' 1 4 I boub I 2 I ito breasted Winter Fests ••••••••• • • • • • • • • ..... ............... 0 1 6 boys, Risser and Tunic Salts •• •••••••• • • • • ' • • • 16 6 itl Oter XADI TO XXASIIIII. Sem Co a t s, 111 every style and shape, hand trimmed • from 1 6 0 cloth Over-coats, velvet collar and cuffs .. 2 4 I Tweed Wrapper...... .... _ D oeskin Trousers ••••••" • • • • .. Best, er Dress. • • • 1 6 0 Dress Coat Best quality made...—. ...... 2 lb II r rsok do. ....... 1 15 • Z t kilitreer e Tests Best quality mado .• •• • • 3 3 I R P vsa ttin ar e .. .... ... :...... .. .. •• .• ••• • • ' 126 66 and Tunic Suits .. • • 1 4 0 A°M t Grect Coat.... 0 16 0 m o ,. ft l l . othoo 1 16 urni 13 0 to any extent at Five Minutes taotiDe. mi.:rail ,atiles is eecially directed to E ion 1- . MOSES be the and lia_ t ot, b in at Pure. L vh.l.ch will sp be found en inspects a/Sorted, a.nd cheapest la the trade. Reserve your pur- C l * 4,I A nY article Olarchased, ready made, or made to mea -441 retur h 7 r ° • •ed 0.4 gill be exchanged, or if preferred, the 0 . ed. LAS and SON • -warne r; • —anon, , :Voollendrapers, Clothiers. Hatters, ._.ooot a sd Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for ;as, a nd irlenten, 154, 155, and 156, 157 Minoltas, and 83, t 444 %k.--.x Aill gate , City, London. .1 * ut B • Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the %a % I slsfilso ed o T l ''''sters, but have learned that the untradesman 114aftl wolort e l' a tail connected with them, or it's the same concern, 14 4 te in many instances, and for obvious reasons. (4, isle with any other hotly() ha or out of London; ind to, m l : o e r t e -7 genuine and chest, clothing, &c., should call at, .14;t114.1% an : Aldgate, City, London. oik4. _ transacted at this establishment front sun " 48 .7, When busluess is resumed tW twelve N0.17,227.] LONDON, FRIDAY, EVENING R OYAL HOTEL, GRAINGER-STREET, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. CHARLES STATES solicits the Patronage of his BROTHER TRAVELLERS to the above Establishment, which has recently been newly furnished and laid out expressly for a Commercial Hotel. The COMMERCIAL ROOM, one of the Jerg es t and most elegantly fitted in the NORTH, It is hoped will be found complete in every respect. The BED-ROOMS (Sixty in number) have been furnished in a style which must ensure the approbation of all visitors. Gentle:nen travelling with STOCK can at all times have SHOW ROOMS without any extra charge. The Music Hall, Lecture Room, and Royal Hotel Assembly Room are all attached, and under the same management. The Royal Hotel is in the most central situation in Newcastle. In a few days, price 9d., CHRISTMAS BOX for the Sons and A. Daughters of Temperance. By T. S. ARTHUR. Author of " The Maiden, the Wife, and the Mother." Dodson, Clifford's Inn-passage, Fleet-street. On Saturday, the 18th December, will be published, in One Volume royal post Bvo., half bound morocco, N° W AN D THE N. A TALE. By SAMUEL WARREN, Esq., F.R.S. Author of " Ten Thousand a Tear," and " The Diary of a Late Physician." William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. Orders received by all Booksellers. SILVER TEA and COFFEE SERVICES. Printed lists sent gratis into the country, in answer to a paid letter, with full particulars of size, weigkt, and price ; or pur chasers will find a most extensive assortment of the Silver Services in the Show rooms. Either tea-pot, sugar-basia, cream ewer, or coffee-pot, may be had separately. T. COX SAVORY and Co., Silversmiths, Ece., 47, Cernhill (seven doors from Gracechurch-street), London. SALES BY AUCTION. MAGNIFICENT ESTATES and NOBLE RESIDENCE IN SOUTH LANCASHIRE within FOURTEEN MILES of LIVERPOOL, comprising the extensive and very valuable DOMAINS and MA NORS of BOLD, BURTONWOOD, and SUTTON, presumed to be one of the most important and improving Properties that has ever been offered for sale. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON have been honoured with instructions from the Proprietor to an nounce that the above truly magnificent and very valuable FREEHOLD ESTATES, together nearly 7,000 statute acres, em bracing some of the finest land in the county, and almost in a ring fence, will be submitted to PUBLIC SALE (if not previously dis posed of by Private Contract). They embrace the important " Manor of Bold," with its splendid mansion, gardens, park, noble woods, lake, and plantations, all in excellent order, and distinguished as " The Bold llall Estate," arid comprising ,within itself about 4,300 acres most su perbly timbered, and well stocked with game, also " The Burtonwood - Estate" adjoining, which contains nearly 1,400 acres, very finely timbered, together with " The Sutton Estate " closely contiguous, consisting of about 1,030 acres of excellent land skirting the prosperous and rapidly improving town et St. Helen's, and containing mines of superior coal, and also beds of clay of great value for pottery purposes. The whole of these flee estates are let (with the exception of the parks and demesne farm, which are in hand) to responsible tenants at moderate rents, and produce between 11,0001. and 12,0001. per annum, exclusive of royalties and rents re oeivable from coal mines, which must annually increase. The limits of an advertisement will only admit of a brief outline of the numerous natural and great local advantages of this most important and splendid domain. The Mansion of Bold stands upon a flue ele vated part of the park, which contains about 600 acres, richly sledded with noble timber, and sheltered by venerable oak woods of the finest growth. Within the park are the remains of the ancient hail, moated round, and which, from a period little later than the Conquest, has been the seat of the maternal ancestors of the present owner. The Sutton Estate possesses rare advantages ; is intersected by the London and North-Western, and St. Helen's and Runcorn Gap Railways, and, from its position and nature, its value must be annually increased. The St. Helen's Coal-field, containing an average thickness of 70 feet of coal, is believed to extend under a considerable portion of the Sutton Estate ; part of such mines are already in lease, and must bo the source of a vast revenue, The ' Sutton Station of the London and North-Western Railway is dist an t about a mile from Bold Hall, affording easy access to all parts of the kingdom. Warrington is distant from Bold 5% miles; Liverpool only 14 ; Manchester, 20 ; and London, less than 200. The Bold and Burtonwood Domains and Manors may be purchased without the Sutton Property, which will probably be offered in lots. For furtherpartieulara and cards to view the property, and to treat for the purchase, apply at their Offices in Waterloo-place, London. Particulars may also be had of Messrs. Rowson and Cross, Solicitors, Prescot, Lancashire; or Mr. Alexander Bannerman, Land Agent, South Cottage, Chorley. The bite MARQUIS of AILSA'S noble and delightfully situated TOWN MANSION, in WHITEHALL GARDENS, upon the Bank of the Thames. TUFESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON re spectfully apprise the Nobility and Public generally that, if not previously disposed of by Private Treaty, the capital and splendid TOWN MANSION of the late Marquis of Ailsa, in Whitehall gardens, will be SUBMITTED to PUBLIC AUCTION shortly after the Christmas recess. It is held by an original lease from the Crown, for a term of 99 years from July, 1806, at a low ground-rent. The mansion is admirably arranged throughout far the accommodation and comfort of a large establishment, is hi most excellent repair, and immediate possession may be had. The rooms are cheerful and airy, opening backward to a lawn extending to the flyer, anti are of fine dimensions. From its contiguity to the Houses of Parliament, St. James's-park, the Pa lace, and Downing-street, it is admirably suited for a Cabinet Mi nister or any leading Member of Parliament ; also for a first-rata Club-house. No person can view the house without a card of admission, which, with every requisite information, may be had at their Offices in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall ; or of Messrs. Ashileld and Clode, se.- licitors, 7, Staple Inn, Holborn. Extensive FREEHOLD STABLING, with enclosed Private Yard, near Downing-street, Westminster, with Possession. MR ESSS. DANIEL SMITH and SON w ill SELL by AUCTION, early in the ensuing year (unless pre. viously disposed of by Private Treaty), Some extensive and capital STABLING, at the west end of Blae Bear-yard, but completely enclosed within its own walls and gates ; comprising a nine and a four-stall stable, three large coach-houses, harness-rooms, and several servants' rooms, and lofts above, with pumps of soft and spring water, and all in substantial repair. The yard is entered both from King-street and Delahay-street, close to Great George-street. Particulars and orders to view may be had of Messrs. Ashfleld and Clode, solicitors, 7, Staple Inn ; or of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall. illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. ON PHYSIC AL :DISQUA LICATIONS, GENE 'UTNE Ilia! A. CITY, &NDIMPEDIIIENTg TO MARRIAGE, New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, THE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., 19, Berncrs-street, Oxford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Patemester-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Starie, 23, Titehberse vtreet, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street. PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive indul gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. It is illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. ".ART 111. Treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. The consequences of early neglect and of the abuse of mercury, are also clearly pointed out. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. Treats of Perry's Preventative Lotion, by the use of which the dangers of infection are obviated. It combines with the virus chemically, and destroys its power en the system. PART T. Is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its duties, The causes of unproductive union, are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Tad 'ORDL&L BALM OF SYZIACUM 18 exclusively employed in treat ing n, vons and sexual debility, impotence, Ike., 11 s .and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, AR anti-syphilitic remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 11s. and 335. per bottle. Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 3d., 4s. Gd., and I Is. per box, a certain remedy in gonorrhoea, gleet, strictures, and chronic inflamma tion of the bladder. Perry's Preventative Lotion, an application to obviate the danger of infection, 335. a bottle. Consultation fee, if by letter, It. 5/. Packets with advice to be had at the Establishment only, by which the lee, 11. ,is saved. Attendance daily at 19, Ber ners-street, from Eleven till Two, and Five to Eight; on Stuidays tom Eleven to One. 3N THE CONCEALED CAUSE THAT PREYS ON THE HEALTH AND SHORTENS THE DURATION OF HUMAN LIFE. ILLUSTRATED WITH COLOURED ENGRAVINGS, Just Published, in a Sealed Envelope, price 21. 6d., or free by post, 3s 6cl CONTROUL THE PA - SIONS : a Popular Inquiry into the Concealed Cause of its premature Decline, with Instructions for its Complete Restoration. Addressed to those suffering from the destructive consequences of excessive indulgence, terminating in Mental and Nervous Debility, Local or Constitutional Weakness, Indigestion, and Consumption. Including a comprehen sive Dissertation on MARRIAGE, Incontinence, and Celibacy. Illustrated with Coloured Engravings, explanatory if the various Cases, Sac. By C. J. LUCAS and Co., Consulting Surgeons, No. 60, Neyrmax.. street, Oxford-street, London. Member of the London College of Medicine, &c. &c, CONTENTS OF THE WORK, Chap. 1.--Bodlly and Mental Exhaustion induced by inordinate Indulgence of the Passions, illustrated with Coloured Engravings. Chap. 2.—Baneful Results of a Secret Vice on Epilepsy, eMind anclß e od e y r , evidenced in the production of Co nsum p tion, and ether convulsive diseases, Insanity, Idiocy, moping Melancholy, Indiges tion, Stricture, Impotence, and Sterility, with Observations on the Duties of Married Life, and on the unhappiness caused by Unfruitful Unions. Chap. 3.—Debility and Exhaustion of the principal Vital Functions, the nature and treatment of Impotence and Sterility, and the imperfect performance of the Marital act, caused byt he practice o f self-indulgence. Chap. 4.—Gonorrhcea, its symptoms, complica tions and treatment, Gleet, Stricture, and disease of the Prostate. Chap. s.—Syphilis, and its attendant maladies and treatment. Cues, and concluding observations, Plates, &c. Sold by Brittain , 54, Paternoster-row ; Gordon 146, Leadenhall street ; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-street; Sanger, 150, Oxford street; Mansell, 115, Fleet-street,"London; Winhal, 78, High-street, Birmingham; Whitmore, 119, Market-street, Manchester ; Howell, 54, Church-street, Liverpool; Robinson, 11, Greenside-street, Edinburgh; Powell, 10, Westmoreland-street, Dublin; and all Booksellers. Persons desirous of obtaining the above work, and not wishing to apply to a bookseller for the same, may, to insure secrecy,- have it direct from the Authors, by enclosing 3s. 6d., or Postage Stamps. Messrs. Lucas and Co. are to be consulted from Tent( 11 Two, and from Five till Eight in the evening, at their residence, No. 60, Newman-street, Oxford-street, London, and country patients may be successfully treated, on minutely describing their case, and enclos ing the usual fee of 11. `or advice. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Dac. 9. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The following were the transactions this day :—Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Junction (late Chester and Birkenhead), 1634—Eastem Counties, 16—Glasgow, Paisley, and Greenock, l7—Lancaster and Carlisle, 54—London and North-Western, 153—Ditto, Quar ters, 12 p.—Ditto, New Quarters, 6% p.—Manchester, Shef field, and Lincolnshire, 74 Ditto, Quarters, No. 1, % c. p. —Midland Stock, 109 1 A—Ditto, 401. Shares, 42%—Ditto, Halves, 1 1 ,4 c. dis.—North British, n. par—South-Eastern and Dover, New, No. 1, 3 1 4 . dis.—Ditto, New, No. 4,1% dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (N. and B. Extensions), No. 2, DA p.—Great Northern, 6 dis.—North Staffordshire, 1 4 c. dis.—Shrewsbury and Chester (late N. W. M.), Halves, 1 / 2 p.—Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Cheshire, 101. Shares, 2 p. THE IRISH BAR. (Continued from the Law Review.) But we have strayed so long there we have scarcely time for a stroll through the Four Courts. Yet it is worth the trouble. The hall of that building is a spacious circle, surmounted by a very beautiful dome, beneath which were then daily collected all the Bar bustlers, and all the idlers of Dublin. Let us suppose ourselves there in the year 1806, (alai, forty years ago!) and commence our introductions. And stop. Mark well that slight, short figure, with restless gait and speaking gesture—he with the uplifted face, obtruded under lip, and eyes like living diamonds. See how the young men cluster round him. Observe the spellbound gaze—hark to the ringing laughter. That is Curran—the unique, the wondrous, the inimitable Curran—who spoke as poets in their inspiration wrote, and squandered wit with Rabelais' profusion. Curran, whose words, merry or mournful, as his country's music, commanded tears or laughter at his bidding. Curran—in evil days erect amidst the grovelling, pure amidst the tainted—in public life the most consistent of patriots—in private, the most social, exquisite, enchanting of companions. Pass we away from him. Times never to return or be forgotten. Hours to which his genius gave the wings of angels, as bright and swift, and, sad to say, as tran sient in their flight, rise up before me, and forbid aught else to mingle with th e i r memory. And 10, singularly enough, here com es M acNally—Leonard MacNally— , Curran's junior in most of the State trials consequent upon the dreadful "'98." We have lived to hear the I question,— " Wbo fears to speak of '9B r Ido for one. I fear even to think of it. Accursed year of blood and terror—of torture and conflagration— of widows and of orphans! May Atc antia i s of mankind never be stained by such another! When the pitch-cap and the triangle had done their work, and the drum-bead courts-martial allowed the law to speak, MacNally became prominent on the scene. His very appearance fixed attention. Not naturally deformed, he yet seemed so. He had the misfortune, it is said, to have all his bones broken at one time or another. He parted com pany with both his thumbs, and either would not, or could not, tell how ; the latter most probably, as he always accounted for it, but never was there a tune richer in variations. Ho had one leg longer than the other, and one arm shorter, and limped like a witeh. His eyes and voice pierced you like arrows;and served him well in cross. examination. Had MacNally devoted himself to literature, he would probably have been distinguished. His opera of Rotiin flood, once very popular, still keeps the stage. It was a common practice with the juniors to play on his vanity respecting this production and the vast sums it brought him. The wicked process was this. They first got him to fix the aggregate amount, and then, luring him into details, he invariably, by third-nights and copy-rights, quintupled the original fhis was a good pendant to the way he lost the thumbs. But the fault lay in the strength of his imagination being greater than that of his memory. He was more fortunate in his dramatic than in his legal lucubrations. As his chief practice at the bar, at one time considerable, lay in the criminal courts, he thought himself called on to produce a law book, which resulted in the publication of his " Justice of the Peace." This was meant to he a practical work for the special guidance of the country gentlemen. Eminently practical it soon proved to be. Before six months elapsed most magistrates in Ireland were personally familiar with the perfections of a writ. It was a high treat to bear the author's cross-examina tion of one of the victim students. "In the name of Heaven, my good man, what could have prompted you to act in such a manner ?" " Prompted me Mr. Mac Nally—Mr. MacNally, I'm more than astonished at you. I acted on the authority of your own book." " Oh, my dear Sir, I am humbly conscious of its too numerous defects ; but I pledge myself to you to correct th em all, when—it comes to a second edition.'' MacNally' s ori ginality and supposed patriotism rendered him an espe cial favourite with Curran. His was the last hand he shook in Ireland previous to the visit to this country, which terminated in his death. Associated intimately in the treason trials, neither of them were supposed particularly adverse to the cause which they defended. Having mutually agreed not to enrol themselves in the "lawyers' corps' organized at that period, Curran was much surprised one morning at his friend's announce ment that he meant to become a member I " Have you considered the risk you run, my dear Mac ?" said Cur ran. " What do I care for risks ? Who doubts my courage ?" "No one who knows you ;—but the risk you run is from mutiny,—from disobedience of orders. You'll be shot. When the adjutant cries march,' you'll unquestionably halt." n D i u n ch E e n s g s l o a f nd iin il gs e . to o utchee wellcelebrated Rev.hadb been secretary J ackson, Amongst the memorable men they d e f en d e d was t h e Kings ton, and was ,understood to have composed all the letters in her envenomed controversy with Foote. an Becoming unhappily imbued with th e se diti on o f t h e day, was he - betrayed by an associate, do gge d t o lire 1 d by the directions of Mr. Pitt, and, when the plot was ripe, con victed of high treason. In orde r ' to avoid judgment and attainder, he took poison, and died in the dock un sentenced. As laacNally bent over the dying man, he faintly whispered, " We ha ve d ece i ve d the * senate It sickens the heart e ven to thinkthe on tragedies enacted in these times. The miserable man whc sold Jackson's blood received 1001. a year as the purchase money, from his employ er , Al ' Alas, what times they were! Society became chaos. No man dare trust his bosom friend—if h e did the sc affold repaid his confidence. Wretches actually sat at dandled his c hild ren on the table o f th e ir host, and their knee, while they were making or collecting evidence a scene was di sc l ose d on the for hi s conv i ct i on . Wh a t wit e h trial of the Shearer'! The very air seemed mur k y scenes, while vainly pleading prejudi ce . I t was in su c h for the li ves of others, that Curran achiev e d hi s own him say he never felt safe lmmortality ' We have heard and often addres se d a j amid his military audience, jury with b ayonets at hi s b reas t. It was on one o f t h e se occasions that he thundered forth, while every eye " Proceed to your office. gleamed on hi m w ith fury— timidate me you cannot. ,;Assassinate me you may—in strangely must it sound to hearln Westmin s ter Hall how by military, and a b ar with of a l aw c ourt peopled regimentals! Yet in 179 8-- their r o b es worn ove r their which Dublin often w i tnessed. 9 , such was the spectacle Prominent in the crowd, and not a mer e spectator, stood Peter Bur rowes, the the elder, and of Plunket. friend of T one , of Emmett he was simpli c ity itself. lie walked th e e arth neither seeing or hearing anything around hi m . As he rolled breeches' pock e t s , and g his the streets, hi s hands in his friend as if he had never the moon. seen him, it w a s plain to all moon. Thi s a b s ence was in vincible, and sometimes prod uce d the most l u di crous effects. One d a y, b e i ng case of crim. con., and counsel for a defendant in a intending to ca s t r idi cu le or some thing worse on his opponent, he th us b ro k e f ort h w ith hi s most unmusical v o i ce and gentlemen, did you observe theglowing description my 'dwelt upon each charm! Maylady? Heaven forgive me, but strange thought s forced t hemselves uppermost ! The couplet of the poet fl as h ed on me as he proceeded— " He best can paint a 8 Who first ha s dipped his pencil in' --" He came to a dead stop — a the silence, when Peter, J?ar f rom t h e b ar b ro k e u p on out to his junior, in th ' e e : a usg as if ju s t awake, brayed they all laughing at?" Thernoed stopl of Providthe vacant stare ence, what are —the earnest interrogat ory sets description at defiance. Peter rnduced an effect which of Lord Plunket with a return b repaid tho friendship ordering on idolatry. In the memorable contest between Croker for the representation of his friend and Mr. s t a te of the poll might have beenthe U n i vers ity, the aspect—bright or black as the votes gathered from his victory declared itself, and out he rushedternated. At last court yard as thoroughly intoxicated With v as ever was int o the Irish gentleman with whisky! In aught which affected the interests of his friend, his faculties hark them selves till they became perfectly bewild e e r m embarked eSome still living, perhaps, may remember his m ot i on % information against a printer , i n the matte; a criminal of Robert Emmett. It was a subject which deepl y cted the feelings of Mr. Plunket, an d no wonder. Emmett"ea represented in his dying spee ch to have reproached him as the teacher of the principle s for which Ph he was about to suffer—as having been the constantguest at his father's table, and of having , atter being warmed in his bosom, stung his son to death ; a dreadful accusation, but utterly unfounded. The a ss ert ions were not tru e . and Emmett never gave them utterance. He noble minded. The whole was an interpositi on far too personal enemy. There is not hin g , however, which some tch has such vitality as slander, Dissect it as you may, lik e a dissevered serpent its venom will still quiver with a simulated animation. Plunke t had, in two se davits, vainly supposed he had establi shed his vindication. several affi davits, was now compelled to ma ke a third, and Burrower moved on it. Everybody knows the prosecutor' three names, William Conyngham Plunket. Peter o s with the importance of his motion. His heart' :as big n to palpitate—the throb by degrees mounted to theeglai till heart and head together danced the hays throughnad, three luckless names. It was, now "Mr. C uuye the —now, " Mr. WM. Conyngham"—now, " Mr. Williaman:l" Plunket Conyngham,"—but, by no chance did he stumble on the right one! His grandest exploit, heover ever, in this line, took place at one of the assize towns - on his circuit. A murder, wh ich ca used much excite ment, had been committed, and he ha d to state the case for the prosecution. In one ha nd, h aving a heavy cold, he held a box of lozenges, and in the other the s ma ll pistol ball by which the man met his death. Ever and anon, between the pauses in his address, he kept supply ing himself with a lozenge — u ntil, at last, in the vr middle of a sentence his breast heaving and his eyes starting, a perfect picture of horror, Peter bellowed out —" Oh—h—h, gentlemen —by the heaven above us—l've swallowed the bull —llet." We have endeavoured by the orthography to convey the pronunciation —a s to tho manner, it is totally out of the question to attempt it. It is gratifying to record that, through Lord Plunket's friendship, the last days of Burrowes were those of ease and contentment. About two years ago he died in London, at the age of 90, in the enjoyment of 1,6001. a year, the retiring allowance of an insolvent commis sioner. He and John Parsons, uncle to Lord Rosse, were the first commissioners appointed in Ireland, and the appointments were understood to have just come in time. Kites—in this matter of fact country, prosaically called STOVES. 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Previously to my taking them I could scarcely walk, from the great difficulty in breathing, and my cough would then increase to such a degree that I was nearly suffocated. I had not for many months slept for more than half an hour at a time ; but I am now able to sleep all night without coughing. I can truly recommend them to those who are similarly afflicted, as a most invaluable remedy. "JOHN JOHNS, Cabinet-maker. " To Mr. 0. E. Davies, chemist; High-street, Haverfordwest." Dr. LOCOCK'S WAFERS give instant relief and a rapid cure of asthmas, coughs, colds, and all disorders of the breath and lungs. To singers and public speakers they are invaluable for clearing and strengtheng the voice. They have a pleasant taste. Price Is. i 4 d., 2s. 9d., and II s. per box.—Agents : Da Silva and Co., 1, Bride-lane, London. Sold by all medicine vendors. EYEBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS ij KERg produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and prevented by the use of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers, a few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it ie also a most delightful, fragrant toilet perfume. Sold only in triangular bottles, protected by the Government stamp, at 4s. ; double the size, 7s. ; and double this size, lls. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con.. taming testimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes' Advice on the Growth . and Preservation of the Human Hair, &c." By post, 4s. 6d., 7s. ftd„ and 125., for money orders only. Sold wholesale only at Grimstone's llerbary, Highgate, near London ; and by Moser. Barclay and Son, lirarringdon-street ; Sanger, Oxferd-street ; Messrs. Butler and Co., Oheapside Fisher and Toiler, Conduit-street ; Mr. Johnston, medicine w arehouse' Edinburgh 68 Cornhill • and by all Chemists, Perfumers, and others F or R. Raimes, Leith-walk for .111anchester, eresehe and Boa, .J. and ./kdoer tiser- office. TO TUE LADIES, This lady had the following letter inserted in the " Times" news paper on Aug. 7, 1546. Reader, remember, this letter was put into the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me. " Mrs. Weekley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this oppor tunity et publicly thanking Mr. W. Brimstone, of the Herbary, High gate for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com pletely restored the hair on her head, after using itabout four months, and the whole of her hair is much stronger and more luxuriant than lever was before the baldness appeared. " Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony to the virtues of Mr. G.'s Regenator, feeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase an I is. bottle if they were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex perience, not only in the restoration and prodnotien of hair in abund ance, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume id far beyond any to her taste. She will feel a pleasure in answering any lady of respectability to the above fact .-3, Swan-street, Borough." In cases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, afe w drops on the crown of the head occasionally, every week, will pre vent the hair from coming away with the comb, make it strong, and arevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A few drops on your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the hair brilliancy, causing it to curl. The most delicate ladies may use this delightful product *1 the cost aromatic herbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing odour removes headache and makes it a most necessary companion o the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pour tea or twelve drops n the crown of the head; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of an our. In most cases relief is certain in ten'minutes. It produces air on children's heads in a few appplications. If used on infants' eads, it has such a peculiar cooling influence on the brain as to pre vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.—See pamphlet of testimonials. All letters addressed to William Brimstone, Herbary, 11Inkgate. DR. LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTII AND MATURITY.-WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL. Just published, and may be had in French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 2s. 64„ or post-free, from the Author, fir forty-two Stamps, SELF - PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise on the Physiology ef Marriage, Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions, and the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Ma turity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which enervate the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestion, whether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting front Indis eretton. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, explaining their structures, uses, and functions, and the various iujnries that are produced in theta by solitary habits, excesses, and Infection. EY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., 9, BEDFORD-STREET, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON. otter of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University ef Edin burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. Marriage requires the fulfilment of several conditions, ix order that it may be really the cause of mutual happiness. Could the veil, which covers the origin of domestic wretchedness, be raised, and Its true source in every instance disclosed, in hew many could it be traced to physical disqualifications and their attendant disap pointments. Excesses are always injurious ; the gift, which when used in moderation is fraught with advantage, becomes, when abused, the prolifie source of mischief, and of greater or less injury to the constitutional and vital powers. The particular excesses, on the natere and consequence of which this Treatise professes to dilate, are productive of greater severity of misery to the hermit frame, than any other to which it is subject. 1 This work contains an accurate and complete account of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs, and of their relative conditions in health and disease. It deservedly requires tko closest attention and study, for what subject can be of mere importance than the preservation of tie health, agd of the physical capabilities of which every man should be possessed. It unfortunately happens that the unhappy irte4in;i of excessive indulgence and vicious habits, whether acquired in WV life or from the follies of advanced age, while suffering from their invariable consequences, unwisely entertains a fear of ap plying to a qualified physician for relief. Shame and the dread so frequently, but erroneously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking gosistance where alone it can be procured. In acting thus, he i o rge r a that accurate discrimination in ascertaining the causes of disease, sympathy with the sufferer, and, above all, secrecy, inva riably ebss .r.acterise the intelligent and practical physician, and to the ,en ho can show by his possession of the requisite legal medic al n ,0 w that he is entitled to esteem a n d respect in his profes sional pure. qualificatis ,a nits, the Inmost confidence should be extended. Dr. LA'MERT h Is obtained the highest medical honours, as his diplomas , testify, and o\ o great extent of his pr ac ti ce f or man y y ears is a guarantee fog professional experionee, which has reference almost solely to the trea the , Author, and may be had o f K en t an d Ri c h ar d s, tsl of these diseas e s. Published try ent ii:umay, 63, Oxford-street; Starie, Tichborue street,matzsell, 115, Fleet-street ; Gordon, 146, , rater Hayno st e r r a -r et ;; Leadenhall-s1 Ireet, London; or, free by post for forty-two stamps, from the Aut, Or, who may be consulted on these disorders personally or by letter, e f r om Ten till Two, and from Five till Eight at his residence. 9, Bedford-street Redford-souare London. MGA R R I A One half the World are desolately single,ancthe oth E er . d supposing the sn married , q u e stionabl y contented ! D i cal ms c e ui lf a u t ender :ep e e , s or ern_ riL er the plea a. sense of righ t deter mine the former, shield dmi d h e bitter the latte r. T he solitary one May el of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, incapacity,rearet un bomtrrosing hair ry ; but the troth lies deeper. and broken heart h, are the great hindrances to domestic nnro... 411 d social contest. The dowry should not be the only marriagea----t -dement. Honour and justicedensand that health shouldform iiit s e e-- it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes o ni in the con `pac t ; And m ore sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if neglect wo. w% 0 oncern you , p rocure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little these surrni. MEMOIRS ' Single and Married Life," pub. in 2 vols., Is. M tach (by pes tole stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively „ i degh feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered -aired, or pi ay mjojeterp retatiPr. of their supposed contents, from obtaining then, guy . ire not intended certainly fer mere idle cuosity, but for the closet perusal of those more deeply interested ri , to whom they are offere 1 ~,,, autagunistin to the empyrical trash put forth on the above sul Octet by unattended authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other little publicatii sIS claim your attentios (same price Is. each, by post is. r.a.) called is What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," anti ... I Row to be Happy." They are not merely pamphlets, but' 4 , luai in quantity a library v olume, nor are they the mere ephemera , iii:xibblings of the hour, but the study tion of the author ob 's life, who owes 1 I ts present existence, health, and posi to this servance of the maxims he would inculcate —to do unto others as he would be done t mte—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always on the " sunny ; tide of the way." The above works may be had of Sherwood, 23, P ate ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet -street ; Mann, 39, Cornhill ;N; iron, 457, West Strand ; o r direct (by pos wl. t or other se) from the ,author (who may be conferred with personally, mornings and C. Ittnaktp), 10, Argyll-place Regent-street; and all gooksallan, _ MANCHESTER, Disc. 9. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Eastern Counties, 16A--Lancashire and Yorkshire, Halves (H. and S.), VA dis.--London and South-Western, 54%—Manchester, Shef field, and Lincolnshire (Grimsby), 201. Shares, 4%—North Staffordshire, 5-16 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, No. 4, 1 11-16 dis. BIRMINGHAM, Dm 9. STOCK EYCHLIGE.—The sales are—London and North- Western, 101. Shares, M. and B. (B), 4i p.—Birmingham and Oxford Junction, 3 1 / 2 p.—Birmingham, 'Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley, 28s. 9d. dis.—North Staffordshire, 6s. 3d. die.—Shropshire Union, 465. 3d. dis.—South Staffordshire, 335. 9d. dis. _ 'LEEDS, Die. 8. STOCK EXCHANGE.-About the usual amount of business has been done to-day at the following prices :-East Lan cashire. 3% dis.-Ditto, New, 3 3 / 4 dis.-Ditto, Quarters, 17s. 6d. dis. -Lancashire and Yorkshire (West Riding Union), 508. n. dis.-Leeds and Thirsk,lsA:dis.-Ditto,New, n. dis.-Ditto, Preference, 335. 6d. dis.-Leicester and Bedford, 3s. 6d. dis.- Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 2% dis.-North British, Thirds, ss. 9d. p.-Ditto, Quarters, par-Ditto, Extension, ls. p.-North Staffordshire, Bs. dis.- North-Western, 4% dis.-York, Newcastle, and Berwick, No. 2 (New Berwicks), 2 1 % p. YORK, Dnc. 8. STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Great Northern, 41. Bs. 6d.-Leicester and Bedford, 12s. 3d.-North British, Halves, 121,¢-Ditto, Thirds, 2 1 4 c.-Ditto, Quarters, 41. 13s. 6d.-York, Newcastle, and Berwick, No. 2 (late New Ber wicks), 121. 3s. 9d.-York and North Midland, 75 3 / 4 . EDINBURGH, DEC 8. STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-North British, Quar ters, 41. 10s.-Ditto, New, 12s. 9d.-Ditto, Thirds, 21. 3s. 6d. -Scottish Centrals, 231. 10s.-Shrewsbury and Chester, 71. There was a considerable fall of snow in the lake district on Saturday night last. All the mountains of the greatest altitude appeared to be densely covered, but those of less towering pretensions contained little more than a sprinkling.—Cumberland Packet. [ADVERTISEMENT.)—THE EARL OF ALDROROUGH AND HoLLowAx's Prus.—An astounding cure by this miraculous medicine, after every other means had failed. See extract from his Lordship's letter, dated " Villa Messina, Leghorn, Feb. 21, 1545. Professor Holloway—Sir : I beg to acquaint you that your pills have effected a cure of a disorder in my liver and stomach all the most eminent of the faculty, at home and all over the continent, had not been able to effect; nay, not eves the waters of Carlsbad or Ma rienbad. (Signed) " AIDBOROUGIi." These wonderful pills will cure any disease of the liver or stomach.—Soil (also Holloway's Ointment) at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, and by 941 Dledlchas velutcrs throughput the civilised world. S 17 DECEMBER 10, 1847. - - ' - accommodation bills —had long flown between them; so long indeed, that the flight grew somewhat feeble. Parsons was himself an original and a wit. A tall, lanky man, he gave effect to his waggeries by a pe culiar lisp. The retrieved associates on their way to court for the first time, indulged naturally in mutual gratulations. " What a lucky bit (said Peter), who could have ex p ec t e d i t ?" " Everybody, Peter. What else had we before us, but the benefit of the act?" There was a grave, literal meaning about Parsons's notabilia which at once affiliated them. One instance occurs to us in his answer to a Crown solicitor on circuit. This man had an awful halt in his gait, and limped hastily up to Parsons in the streets of Trim, with—" Pray, Mr. Parsons, did you happen to see Mr. MacNally walking this way?" " Upon my word, sir (was the answer), I never saw him walking any other way." MAGAZINES, &c.—(CONTINUED). DOUGLAS JERROLD. In this number of Jerrold we have a proposal for the establishment of an Art-Manufacture Union, the formation of which would, the writer opines, give to schools of design the impetus they lack at present. Speaking of the objects of such an institution he says : " An Art-Manufacture Union would substitute useful household articles, designed by eminent men, for the tasteless, misshapen utensils now in general use. The proposed union would distribute such prizes as Towns hend's Beer Jug —an article in common use, and beau tiful to the eye, and suggestive to the mind. The union would, in fact, spread art - manufacture after the fashion designed lately under the superintendence of Felix Summerley, on an extended scale, throughout the country. To such a union, poor people would contribute, because the certainty of reeceiving the value of their subscription, in the shape of some useful utensil, would enable them to afford the price of a ticket. In the establishment of this union, let the present system of distribution be extended on the most liberal principles, and allow non-subscribers to become purchasers of any article at its market value. When the idea of this union was first conceived its adoption appeared to be encum bered by so many obstacles that we were about to aban. den it as an impossible proposition, had not a closer con sideration of the subject fixed in our mind a sense of the simplicity of the means whereby the objects of this union might be effected. " The first stumbling-block we set aside was the diffi culty that would attend the manufacture of artists' designs by the union. It at first appeared to us, that either the committee must cause a large stock of designs to be executed, or themselves select the prizes; and it is • obvious that these alternatives are very great objections to the plan, inasmuch as the former proceeding would leave a large stock of goods on the society's hands, while the latter would partially frustrate the immediate object of the society's foundation, because it would compel the subscribers to abide by the taste of the committee. It afterwards occurred to us that these difficulties might be surmounted by the exhibition of designs which should be executed in any material that would bring them within the amount of the prizes, when the said design had been selected by the prize -holders. This method would effectually do away with the above objections, and at once simplify the principle of an Art-Manufacture Union. The subjects of the designs should include all household furniture; both the useful and the ornamental. The sale of the copyright of these designs would be a source of considerable income to the society. The manufacturers would be glad to become purchasers of the productions of our most eminent men; and so our patterns might be equal to our fabrics. This union must be a national institution, not a private speculation. Its sole object must be the advancement of art, and not the pecuniary gain of some few speculative individuals." The " Worker and the Dreamer" is brought to a conclusion in this number, and Paul Bell gives us a caustic article anent' courts and courtiers, under the title of " The Prince and the Philibeg." The number concludes with a long and well-written metaphysical disquisition on the " Cause of Surprise." We are promised in the January number a new story by the editor, t o b e called " Twiddlethumb Town, ' which is to be completed in twelve parts. THE PATRICIAN. Edited by John Burke, Esq. The " History of the Clubs of London" is brought to a conclusion in this number, in which we have the first part of a series of papers on the romantic heroes of history—Bayard, the chevalier sans peur ei sans reproche, being the hero who sits for his portrait in this number. Some of the achievements of the chevalier sans peur et sans reproche; would in these degenerate days have subjected him to a pro secution for highway robbery, such for instance as his adventure with the banker whom he kidnapped in Italy, and from whom he plundered fifteen thousand ducats. The days of chivalry, notwithstanding all that Lord John Manners may say or sing in their praise, must have been anything but pleasant days for peaceable persons to live in. THE COMIC HISTORY OF ENGLAND. No. XVIII. By G. A. A'Beckett. This number of the Comic History carries us pleasantly through the reigns of Charless 11. and James 11., and concludes with a chapter on Litera ture, Science, and the Fine Arts. Of Sir Isaac Newton our author observes : "Though Newton was a pattern of modesty in his intercourse with the external world, he was bold enough in his approaches to Dame Nature, and would not allow her to hide her face from him, if by any amount of perseverance he could get a peep at it. He even had the audacity to go the length of tearing off her veil, for the purpose of revealing her beauties; and Nature, instead of becoming indignant at this rough treatment, was evi dently flattered by his attentions, to which she offered every encouragement." THE BRITISH ALMANAC and COMPANION. This, the first almanac which, eschewing the humbug of astrology and prophecy, dared to become what an almanac should be, viz., a useful year book of facts, still continues to maintain its proud pre-emi nence. In addition to an immense mass of useful information on various subjects, the Companion for 1848 contains a paper of great value on the progress of education in England, and another on the Government offices. COURT CIRCULAR. The Queen and Prince Albert walked early yester day morning in the pleasure grounds and plantations of Osborne. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Walea and the Princess Royal, took an airing yesterday fore noon in the vicinity of Osborne. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent took an airing in the pleasure grounds of Osborne yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Miss Kerr, Maid of Honour in Waiting to her Majesty, arrived at Osborne on Wednesday afternoon from town. Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge visited the cattle-show yesterday. Mr. Brooke, Governor of Labuan, had an interview with Earl Grey yesterday. Mr. Archibald Boyd had also an interview yesterday with the Noble Earl, at the Colonial office. Mr. Rowland Hill had an interview with the Chan cellor of the Exchequer yesterday, at his official resi dence in Downing -street. The Bishop of Tasmania had an interview with Sir George Grey yesterday, at the Home-office. Mr. Beckett Denison and Mr. Baxter had an inter view with the Right Hon. Edward Strutt yesterday, at the office of the Commissioners of Railways in the Board of Trade. The Ecclesiastical Com m i ss i oners f or E ng l an d h a d a meeting yesterday. Viscountess Palmerston arrived in town yesterday, from Brighton. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat yesterday. The Lords present were—the Master of the Rolls, Lord Brougham, Lord Campbell, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Cornwall, and the Judge of the Admiralty Court. Mr. Purton Cooper, Q.C., for the appellants, with whom was Mr. Speed, opened an appeal of "Flint v. Warren," from a decree of the Supreme Court of Equity of New South Wales. The case lasted the whole of the day. Mr. Wood, Q.C., and Mr. Cole, appeared for the respondents. THE COURT, &C.—WINDSOR, THURSDAY EVEN ING.—By advices from Osborne, it appears that although the recent tempestuous weather has considerably impeded the planting, &c., now going on under the immediate superintendence of her Majesty and the Prince Consort for the improvement of their marine residence in the Isle of Wight, there is no doubt that the work will be suf ficiently advanced so as not to interfere with the intended return of the Court to Windsor Castle on the 21st inst. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent and her Lady in-Waiting (Lady Fanny Howard), in crossing from Gosport to East Cowes, in the Fairy steamer, last Tues day afternoon, on a visit to her Majesty and the Royal Family at Osborne, had a very tempestuous passage, and suffered great inconvenience in getting on shore at the landing-place. Happily, however, her Royal High ness's health has not been at all injured by the accident. THE MAILS.—SOUTHAMPTON, DEC. 9.—The Penin sular and Oriental Company's steamer Peas took her departure this day at 1 P.M., having on board the Mediterranean and India mails transferred from the Erin, which latter steamer put back yesterday to repair damage. The wind is blowing strong from the S.W., with every appearance cf a dirty night. The steamer Tagus, from Constantinople and Malta, is expected to arrive to-night with the India mail. Lord and Lady Holland received at dinner last evening, at their mansion in Piccadilly, his Excellency the French Ambassador, the Count and Countess de Jarnac, the honourable NV. Cowper, ALP., and Lord Brougham, {PRICE SD: THEATRE ROYAL, DUBLIN. (From the Dublin Evening Packet of. December 4.) For years there has not been such a crowded house as that of Thursday night, boxes, pit, galleries, pigeon-holes, and even the stage, being filled with spectators. The dress-circle presented a most bril liant appearance, overflowing as it was with rank, fashion, and beauty; and the coup d'ceil presented by the vast building, on the rising of the curtain, was one of the most magnificent we ever witnessed. The performances were by command of his Excel lency the Lord-Lieutenant and the Countess of Clarendon, who, accompanied by their suite, occupied the usual state box. In the front row of the adjoin ing box sat the Countess of Verulam, and the inter esting and graceful Countess of Caledon. Shortly after half-past seven o'clock, the Vice regal party arrived at the piazza of the theatre, escorted by a half troop of the 7th Hussars. The band and colours, with a guard of honour of the 85th regiment, were in waiting, and presented arms as his Excellency alighted from his car riage, while the band played the national an them. His Excellency and the Countess, on entering the state box, were received with loud cheering, which they duly acknowledged, and this cheering was re doubled when a slight hissing from the galleries made itself heard. Lord Clarendon wore a blue Court uniform, with a broad red ribbon, and also the collar of the Order of St. Patrick ; and her Excellency, who was attired in a dark crimson velvet dress, or namented with black lace, wore a superb tiara and necklace of diamonds, and a stomacher of brilliants. The Commander of the Forces, who occupied his usual seat, met with the accustomed hearty reception when he entered the theatre, but the " boys " who were placed in the gallery to applaud Sir Philip Crampton, did not earn the price of their admission. Silence having been restored, the national - anthem was sung by the strength of the company, after which the comedy of Much. Ado about Nothing commenced" the performances. We confess, that with all our knowledge of Mr. Kean's ability, and with the fullest appreciation of that sterling talent which has won those " golden opinions" he so eminently deserves, we were not prepared for such a genuine piece of life-like comedy as was em bodied in his representation of Benedick. We consi dered it a character entirely unsuited to him, and one not coming at all within the range and compass of his powers. But what obstacle is there that true genius cannot triumph over ? His Benedick was a perfect embodiment of the glorious creation of the world-re nowned bard. Every pungent sentiment and sting ing witticism was uttered with force and keenness, and his efforts to gain supremacy in the war of words with the witty and satirical Beatrice were re ceived with repeated bursts of laughter and applause. One peculiar and most excellent quality that distinguishes his comedy is, that it is not a whit exaggerated, and never puts on the meretricious garb of broad farce, too frequently donned by those in whose minds the plaudits of the judicious few does not unweigh that of a whole theatre of others. From the first scene to the last nothing was overdone, and yet all the minutest points were brought out in the most effective manner. Of the Beatrice of Mrs. Kean it is impossible to speak in too warm terms of admiration. Graceful, ani mated, full of life, spirit, and piquancy —never was the "dear Lady Disdain " more faithfully or more beautifully imagined. Her rallying of the masked Benedick as " the prince's jester, a very dull fool," was admirable ; and the causticity of Beatrice's wit, and the biting nature of her sarcasms, lost nothing in the genuine emphasis of their delivery. Were we, in fact, to attempt to speak of Mrs. Kean's entire performance as we feel it deserves, we should begin with the first ironical query, anent the return of " Signor Motanto " from the wars, and terminate only with her acceptanc e o f Benedick, "upon great persuasion," noting every word uttered with justly bestowed admiration. Claudio was well sustained by that very efficient actor, Mr. Bland, and the Dogberry (of Barrett was fairly rendered. The remaining parts were tolerably cast, and the comedy altogether passed off with the utmost eclat. The farce of the Barber Bravo con cluded the performances, his Excellency the Lord- Lieutenant and the Countess of Clarendon remaining until its termination, when the National Anthem was again sung, and the Viceregal party retired. Last night the new play of the Jacobite was per formed, Mr. Romer mutilating the part of John Duck after his peculiar deadly-lively fashion. No wit, however sparkling, no humour, however racy, could survive his delivery thereof. We may, indeed, speaking of Mr. Baker, to succeed whom this origi nal has been imported, use the words of Hamlet, and say— " What judgment Would step from this to this ?" POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. Not anything of great importance has been intro duced into the scientific world since our last notice of this most valuable repository. Several additions, however, have been made to the museum of a minor character, all aiding in the general interest, though separately of no great importance. Amongst the most recent deposits may be observed a sofa bedstead, of a very compact description,' by Mr.' Burdett. A safety axletree, by Ehyn, and Millichap. Fuller and De Bergues patent buffer springs for railway carriages ; this latter is a valuable application of vulcanised caoutchouc. The buffer springs formed in this way are beautifully elastic, not more than one-fourth the weight of steel springs, and occupy a much less space. Price's chopping machine is a neat little contrivance for domestic use, and would, no doubt, prove a serviceable appendage to the kitchen. This is but a portion of the many inge gious contrivances that have been recently intro duced in this truly national institution, and the advantages derived by the inventor in being thus enabled to place the work of his ingenuity where it can become known to the world, and thereby appreciated, must be at once evident. The laws of nature in reference to sanitary measures are still being discussed by Dr. Bachhoffner, and still proves attractive by th e importance of the subject. Drain traps, models illustrating the ventilation of sewers, &c., &c., are to be found here. Little has been left undone by the mechanical portion of the world in endeavouring to render our cities and towns as salubrious as possible. THE ADMIRALTY.—We understand that Captain Alexander Milne, of the St. Vincent, son of the late distinguished Flag-officer Admiral Sir David Milne, G.C.8., who was second in command at the battle of Algiers, will be the new Lord of the Admiralty, in room of Rear-Admiral Prescott, C. 8., who, as we announced yesterday, has been appointed to succeed the late Rear- Admiral Shirreff as Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard.—llforning paper. Mr - . Thomas Frederick Elliott, the senior Com missioner of the Colonial Land and Emigration Board, has been appointed Joint-Assistant Under-Secretary of State for the Colonial Department with Mr. Merivale. Mr. Murdock, who has been appointed a C omm i ss i oner in the place of Mr. Elliott, has been one of the senior clerks in the Colonial-office. Among the company present at the Grand Opera, Theatre Royal Drury-lane, on Wednesday evening, we observed—The Marquis of Clanricarde, Lady Augusta Lennox, Lady Caroline Lennox, Lady Brinkman, Lady Lawley, Lord Henry Lennox, Lord Arthur Lennox, Lord Robert Clinton, Lord Suffield, Lord Brooke, Sir Henry Goring, Sir William de Bathe, Count Felix de Latour, the Hon. Major Needh am , C o l onel Taylor, Colonel Hughes, Captain Maxwell, Captain Cockburn, Captain Cuddy, Mr. Chandos Pole, Mr. Clayton, Mr. Salomon, &c. THE HALL AND THE HAMLET. By the Author of " The Book of the Seasons," &c.—Under the title of " The Hall and the Hamlet," that able delineator of rural life and manners, William Howitt, has just put forth a new work which cannot fail to interest a very wide circle of readers. Here may the English gentle man—the possessor of " The Hall"—find himself sketched to the life; and here, too, the humble denizen of " The Hamlet" may see himself pourtrayed in truth ful colours, by one who has well studied his character and habits. There can be no doubt that Mr. Howitt has had in his mind's eye living originals, whom he has introduced as the principal personages of this charming work. On this point, however, he observes, "As we deal very much with facts and realities, we must be careful not to localise too minutely. The aim of a writer should be to draw examples, lessons, and warn ings, from the actualities of human life, rather than to enable the common finger of the gossip to point to this or that person, and say' This is he!' That is she!' " THE DIAMOND STEAK•PACLET COMPANT....LA, adjourned General Court of Proprietors of the Gravesend and Milton Diamond Steam-packet Compa n y, was held at the Town-hall, Grav esen d , on Wednesda, for ro ceeding with and finishing th e b usiness of the ann p ual meeting, held on the 10th of November last. After much discussion, the report of the committee appointed m to e c n o d i e ls d ide in r c t r h e e a s s e t d a t e e coofntohme company, and w hi c h recom adopted, and th e meeting then was almost u nan i mous l y arry out theurnproceeded t o th e e l ec ti on of directors ; Mr. Dit c ht ,a r d eused to be re-elected a s a delegate t o c o o f f the courseco m , m resignedit e e whos e hi his report had ju st b een read and, views office. Other gentlemen, together with some of the old directors, were then elected ; and Mr. Deputy Finnis, in conclusion remarked, that as an infusion of new blood into the board had been effected, he hoped they would now witness a more wholesome state of things. After a vote of thanks to the committee for their labours, the meeting separated, and, for the second year, without de cluing a dividend. r e— '' ) 1> IRELAND. DUBLIN, DEC. B.—ie district s are comparati T v f ely accounts tranquil, fr a om l' re not even rumours of murders. .. ',APTITRE OP ROCKITES BY TIPPERARY PEASANTS /"A gr ea t and most salutary change . has commence d i n North T perary, the chi e f seat o f agrarian disturbance. The sag ions and f ar - see i ng policy of the Lord-Lieu ) tennis n rewarding those persons who distinguish „themselves by resisting the armed bands engaged in the perpetration of crime, has excited a spirit of emula tion amongst the peasantry. The Tipperary Vindicator of this day supplies the following most gratifying evi dence of the beneficial change produced by the admonitory address of his Excellency, sustained and enforced as it has been by the parish priest of the district in question, Ardoroney and Ballygibbon, in the diocese of Kil laloe : " On Sunday morning last, the servant man of a farmer, named Michael Kenna, living near Ardoroney, got out of bed to inspect the fields, as is his usual custom, when three fellows, who had been watching is some of the outhouses until he left the house, came to the door, where their further advance was checked by the house-dog, who attacked them furiously. Enraged at the interruption, one of the party shot the dog, and were proceeding to burst in the door, when Kenna, whom the noise had aroused, taking his gun, opened it himself, at the same time crying out, • Come on, boys, fire away—l'm ready for you.' They then moved back and fired a shot, which the in trepid Kenna instantly returned ; and the marauders, seeing such a determined opposition, and fearing last the neighbours would be upon them, took to their heels. Kenna 's nephew and biother, both of whose dwellings are within about three or four hundred yards of his house, came to his assistance, and commenced a hot pursuit, which —to the credit of the neighbourhood be it said—was cordially joined in by all the neighbours and the inhabitants of all the houses by which they passed. After a run of three miles, the pursuers succeeded in capturing two of the party, whom they were conducting to Borrisokane, when a party of police came up, and offered to take charge of the persons and handcuff them which the K ennas re f used, and led their prisoners then selves to Borrisokane Bridewell. The third person is well known. The names of the two in custody are Freney and Foley, both inhabitants of Borrisokane. The happy result in this instance is owing altogether to the constant exhortations of the excellent parish priest, the Rev. Michael Scanlan, to his people, to put down disturbers like these." Here is a complete carrying out, by the peasantry, of the system of the " hue and cry," which is to be rendered compulsory by the Bill for the Prevention of Crime in Ireland, now before the House of Commons. But, in this case, the peasantry discharged the duty of police voluntarily, and their conduct is certainly deserving of the highest commendation. The bravery of the Kenna family will, no doubt, obtain some substantial' reward from the Lord-Lieutenant. Altogether there is a most auspicious indication of an improved spirit in Tipperaiy, calculated to lead to more valnable results than any coercion Act which it is in the power of any Government to devise. RoscommoN.—A solicitor, residing in the neighbour hood of Boyle, has received through the Strakestown post-office a threatening letter, of which the following is a copy "Sir,—Take notice, that it is painful to me to have to write to you about your poor client, which, to my own knowledge you have robbed them, so therefore it is my duty to look to them. Sir, I must inform you, that if you do not comply to justify, by heavens I will compel you, as it is my duty to do so ; therefore, take this as a warning and a caution, that I will leave you as low as Major Mahon ; so therefore, I will leave a place vacant at the Queen's Bench, and also at the Court of Common Plea for another that will have honour and principle in him.—Dated at my office, at Castlebar. " MOLLY M`GUIRE." ILLNESS OF T HE LORD CHANCELLOR.—Considerable anxiety pervades the hall of the Four Courts this day, with reference to the continued indisposition of the Lord Chancellor. His Lordship has passed two restless nights, and can only be said not to have lost ground within the last few days. The following bulletin was issued this morning by Sir Henry Marsh and Dr.. Mo han :—" The Lord Chancellor had not a good night, but is in other respects as well as he was yesterday." ILLNESS OF JUDGE BURTON.—The Evening Mail says, " We are happy to be able to state that the ru mours in relation to the health of Mr. Justice Birrton have been exaggerated, and that his Lordship may be shortly expected to resume his duties." Mr. R. U. IhrLy.—We are happy to say that this gentleman's health is progressing, and we hope soon to announce that he will be completely out of danper. —Tipperary Vindicator. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S.—Y ESTERDAY, THE WOLVERHAMPTON STEEPLECHASE. 5 to 1 agst Lord Strathmore's The Switcher—takes 6 to 1 agst Captain Little's Chandler 10 to 1 agst Lord Strathmore's St. Leger 10 to 1 agst Mr. Moseley's Richard the First 20 to 1 agst Mr. Pearce's Jack—taken LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE. 20 to 1 agst Mr. Bretherton's Glaucus gelding —t 20 to 1 agst Mr. Brettel's The Curate—taken DERBY. 11 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Surplice 30 to 1 agst Mr. B. Green's Beverlac 40 to 1 agst Mr. Greville's Rosslyn 40 to 1 agst Mr. Nunn's The Fowler. A very thin attendance, and business almost at a " stand still." Epsom SPRING RACES.—Epsom Spring Meeting, as we stated some time ago, will take place on the Friday in the week before the Newmarket Craven Meeting. The subscriptions to the Bonus for the Great Metropolitan Handicap amount to a large sum, and will oTentually, it is supposed, enable the Steward to add four or five hun• dred pounds to the stake. PUGILISM.—WALKER AND LANE. --Johnny Walker, of London, and Tom Lane, of Birmingham, brother of the well-known Hammer Lane, have made good the whole of the mone7 (4004) for their fistic tournament. The final deposit was made at Spring's, over a sporting dinner, and the men, who are each in admirable condi tion, and eager for the decision of the question of his title to the Championship of the Light -weights, have. retired to their respective training quarters till Tuesday next. It was proposed, as the 14th is the day on which the Wolverhampton Steeple-chase will be run, to post pone the affair, to suit the convenience of several aris tocratic patrons of the belligerents, who wished much to be present at both affairs, but not possessing the faculty of Sir Boyle Roche's bird, that of being "in two places at once, ' must of necessity forego either the one or the other. After some discussion, however, the postponement was negatived, among other reasons, be cause, according to sporting law, all bets (unless de clared on again) would be thereby nullified. The fixture, accordingly, remains according to articles. PEDESTRIANISM. —JACKSON AND JENKINSON.—The match of half a mile, for 251. a side, between the Ame rican Deer and the London Stag, announced for Monday next at Peckham, is off, Jackson having forfeited the deposit made to Jenkinson. Baron de Jaengler, Archbishop of Graetz, in Austrian Styria, has just been interrogated by a com mission, consisting of ecclesiastics and laymen, which, as we have already stated, was appointed by the Austrian Government to inquire into the charges of e all g e u g i e r d ies , t a h in e s e t om th m is is p s r i e o l n at c e o . nd O emai n the ed gros terminationinto intolerance, rofn itse in the archbishop to fifteen days imprisonment, in his archiepiscopal palace, and to a fine of 500 florins. AUGMENTATION OF TUE ROYAL ARTILLERY: An order has been received at Woolwich for the formation, in January next, of an additional company to each of the ten battalions of the Royal Artillery, and another company will be added in April next, which will raise the strength of this branch of the service to ten com panies to each battalion, the same number as during the war establishment. The importance of artillery is now so evident that it is intended to add another battalion to the ten battalions already formed as soon as officers can be obtained. We understand, in consequence of a memorial to the Lords of the Treasury, they have been pleased to direct that for the future Folkstone shall be a port for the admission of foreign silk goods, there being at pre sent only five ports in England in which silk goods can be received. By this arrangement much benefit will arise by the saving of time and risk of the long sea pas sage from Boulogne to London. THE " OLDEN TIME"—CAPTURING A PLAGUE AT 1 FORTROSE.—Some two or three hundred years ago Scotland was visited with a pestilental scourge, which was, it is said, prostrating thousands to the dust. t wl he id i i r eahh goodthold It went in the form of a black cloud from place to place. The Fortrose folks, however, see i ng before it, an d it approach their quiet and peaceable town, hastened to attach several linen sheets togeth er , an d j ust e ofy it, a. town h dt e hieny c a l p o al u na d tel y eyd t ti scourgetied shee ts cornerst s w bf was entering or together, tightly kept until another party dug a large hole in the consecrated ground which surrounds the Cathedral, where they succeeded in burying th no small joy of the kingdom. After covering it with plenty of earth, a stone flag was 1 to this day seen and known b the aced over it, which is at the spot where the great yl e people of the district ague lips, that had been captured by their forefathers,p maintained if the ground by whom it is firmly lence would a • gam take were once disturbed the pesti lence wing, and commit as much as ever throughout theland.However, citizens of Fortrose know otherwise, than middling with an affair which mi • ght prove so fatal to themselves and their nei ghbours.---Correspondent Ross-shire Advertiser. CONTROVERTED ELECTIONS.—The following Mem bers have claimed to be excused from serving on Election Committees, as being upwards of 60 years of age:— General Arbuthnot, Sir T. Acland, Mr. E. G. Barnard, Mr. J. Benbow, Mr. J. Bennett, Mr. R. Blakemore, Mr. W. Bolling, Mr. J. Boyd, Mr. J. Brotherton, Mr. W. Brown, Sir C. Burrell, Mr. W. Busfield, Mr. E. Conolly , Mr. N. S. Crawford, the Right Hon. C. T. D'Eyncourt, Mr. H. Drummond, Mr. E. Ellice, Mr. W. J. Fox, Mr.. A. E. Fuller, Admiral Gordon, the Right Hon. H. Goulburn, Mr. A. Hastie, 31r. J. Heathcoat. Mr. T. L. Hodges, Mr. J. Hume, the Right Hon. C. Herries, Sir R. H. Inglis, Sir E. Kerrison, Sir C. Knightly, Sir C. Lemon, the Right Hon. Sir T. F. Lewis, Mr. J. Loch, Major Macnamara, Lord C. Manners, Mr. T. P. Maun sell, Mr. J. Masterman, Mr. W. Ord, Mr. J. Pattison, Mr. E. W. Wynne Pendarves, Mr. R. Prime, Mr. R. Richards, Mr. G. R. Robinson, Sir H. Smyth, Mr. R. Spooner, Sir G. Staunton, Sir G. Strickland, Mr. T. Thornley, Mr. J. E. Vivian, Mr. H. S. Wad dington, Mr. R. Walker, Mr. E. Wodehouse, and the Right Hon. C. W. W. Wynn. The following Members have been exempted by virtue of their office:—Sir G. Grey, Sir C. Wood, Lord John Russell, Sir John Jervis, and Lord Palmerston.