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Art ount. 73,302 35,186 6 833 70.260 'B7 217 TlB 009 Gurus• head, 2 01 . _EtllO- rth-West.. ,r,), 17% ester and v.-- Ditto, 214 Held. an d 0 04 tto, C o° ' uid Ber. No. 4 . k 11 ° 4 or A 41sta an d nod, rr e. es, 1 ,port, (10. ,hire, and _w e stern: d P.), 1 7 , at Nnit' v ern (Me; o'" .1 Lincoln' iptoti, 10i. 3 3' 16-- BirrnOr re Olio* ITfliat ghat) , °PI s. 6d. la. 168. P. -- 0, Ester 7s. id VA-4 _dield, sp. Newest . ;'oast. Etensionso Wk. nal). 44. ies , 335. erence ,4 P meld, WI ietileld Alt h stafforu P' 'trick, I ' ol6 tisb, OW. hire, to .t Low" Edgy a and lp f n ittO, 2i G nat ct, 35 r 1.00, I teritscr pl , I gstae 5 0 7 6 Newc46 li AT before e condo :hat they it ; their .td a ver- s t /IA of 10 0e 4 ea s ot ai ePt drd ear' PP rov• 0 1 Nat° a sol l ' o t, in 6r 0 son+ ( ° Doe ° o ou° ' atoef') i ! . O t 0 JO .° f oro/ E .-, o! ,TO. I,c ric e 00 240 NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU • RANCE SOCIETY. OFFICE, 26, CORNPIILL, LONDON. Capital 500,0001. Empowered by Act of Parliament. ~ ?he system of Deferred Annuities, originally proposed by the Na tional Loan Fund Life Assurance Society, for the better advance .-ftt of the objects of Benefit and Friendly Societies, having re ceived ,T s 1 approbation of a considerable body of the active members and ;peers of those Institutions, and the Directors of the National Loan Fend Society having been urgently solicited by them to estabiish a fyanch Office in connexion with those Societies and the Operative '!sotes generally, in which their services might be successfully en !,"_ised, a Committee has been sanctioned by the Directors to open toSaraunication with the different Societies, with the view of more e ffectually disseminating the valuable bene fi ts am on g st the indtts "lo SS classes, and a plan has been proposed with that object. ADDRESS OF THE COMMITTEE. b Man • Y praiseworthy but ineffectual attempts have been made to :,L s alli within the scope and operation of the ;laws of mortality and • TV the savings of the Industrious classes, as well as various cal nlations regalating their distribution, having for their object either Mediate, contingent, or deferred benefits. „, A slight examination, however, will demonstrate that the con faction of these associations or societies is defective; and that in fl.ad of affording an easy access and a free cho ice of investment, w hich should be the privilege of every one , t he y con fi ne too nar -I°MY the channel through which a benefit can alone be secured ; , 7 1, in proportion as their action is circumscribed and embarrassed, Weir utilit y is limited. For example, it is not to every individual, or to every class amongst the industrious community, that provision ease of sickness is an object of such importance as to call for a rcnniary sacrifice ; while to others such a provision appears more a ttractive, and the loss of employment caused by sickness is a risk spinet which they desire to be guarded. For this anomalous state 5 1_ things there is an e ff ective and simple remed y ; that is to say, instead of covering, by one weekly or annual payment, two or more rthigent or deferred benefits, so to a r r an g e it that each separate !refit should have Its separate contribution. It is to not having observed this ru le, and to the association of two dissimilar functions, and by confounding a sick allowance and to annuity fund in one and the self-same payment, that much of the "Ls and mismanagement has arisen amongst Benefit Societies. ico Mechanism can be so perfect for the mana g ement of a sick „lees -fund -provision as that afforded by the constant sectional a550,,.`41-lion ,,.` 41 -lion and watchfulness of the several members composing it. By Isla means a thorough and constant check is mutually exercised, and ...Ilene but tke really sick are likely to be come chargeable upon it. nit the same perfection, or the same security, is seldom attainable nen a fund is to be accumulated through a succession of years, k. ,__`sol where results are to bear oat calculations, money investment -rut in general beyond the exp erience of the industrious classes. e'er these reasons it is clear that the fhnds destined for a provision in %dales should be kept entirely distinct from the fund intended as a Prevision for old age :- Ist. Because the laws of sickness and mortality, though apparently COnnected, do not depend on the same calculation. ._2(l. Because there are a g reat number who, in order to secure a ~_4 s rger provision in old, age are willing to take the risk of p rovidin g 'sr probable sickness on themselves. 3d. Because the responsibility of managing a provision for old age, SOntinued to a distant period is, in a great measure, incompatible with voluntary associations, fluctuating laws, and individual irre .OPenalbllity, and more exposed to a failure in the performance of Riche contract, that when undertaken on the same principles that Ordinarily govern commercial bodies. 4th. Because the expenses of providing for sickness must, when tatted in the same payment with provision for old age, tend to dimi nish still more this provision : nor is it wisdom or good policy to en danger the one for the sake of the other. Impressed with these convictions, and with an intimate knowledge of the discussions passing within the bosom of many of the elisting Friendly and Benefit Societies, the parties whose names are here unto attached, have had several meetings, with a view of proposing or adopting a remedy for those and other evils ; and in this manner to give an additional force to the principles of brotherhood, unity, and mutual aid, on which friendly societies are based, by guarding them from the risks of sudden dissolution. After much diligent search amongst the combinations ingeniously 1140p,esed from time to time for the attainment of one of the principal Objeet , of Friendly and Benefit Societies, they have found none equal simpLicity and comprehensiveness of design, as well as forethought and ernp,:thy for the wants of the industrious classes, as the plan .„Prolunted by the National Loan Fund Life Assurance Soci et y . It is true that the .nuthor of that plan has furnished an argument against Provision in sickness; but, without concurring in the immediate ex pediency of abandoning a provision in sickness, no one can read the other part of the plan itself, without being fully &Visited that the e ftvenience and safety of Friendly and ilenefit Societies will be greatly „ secured and co nsulted, by separating the payment of a sick allowance from an annuity for old age. A deputation having waited on the directors of the National Loan WM, who met in the handsomest manner the overtures made to Vern for the establishment of a separate °face for the transaction of . ."Seiness connected with Friendly and Benefit Societies, and the in dustrious classes in general, resolations have been entered into, con stituting the undelSigned as a Committee, with power to add to its * Umber, for the promulga tion of the benefits contained in the an sexed prospectus, under the guarantee of the Capital of the Society, 1 13 ,d which, without interfer in g with the numerous objects connected with the institution of Benefit and Friendly Societies, will in their !Pinion greatly enlarge their sphere of utility, and afford a protection Le the working classes in old age and adversity, which nothing up to 666 present day has adequately secured to them. Thomas Burthom, P.C.R., Ancient Order of Foresters. John Fussell, C.R,, Ancient Order of Foresters. John li. Gordon, nc ient Order of Foresters. James Hale, D.C.R., U.S.,'Ancient Oder of Foresters. Henry Hunt, P.G., Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. Joseph Nugent, Pro. C.S., Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. Joseph Reeks, 8.0. F., Order of Old Friends. Samuel Tlmbrell, D.C.R., Ancient Order of Foresters. DEFERRED ANNUITIES. Example.--A person aged 21 m next birthday, by the annual pay • s nent of 11. 65., or quarterly payent of 75., or monthly payments of 21. 2d., may secure, on attaining the age of 60, the option of re ceiving 'Annuity, 101. 195. 2d. ; Cash down, 1071. 3s. ; or a Policy Ott his Life, 1371. I7s. Example.-A person aged 26 next birthday, may secure, on at "aning the age of 60, ass Annuity of 10/., with the other opt ions, b y tiro annual payment of 11.65. ed., or a single payment of 22/. 175.3 d.: on payment of 61. 14s. 3 d. for d is p arit y , he will be entitled to 6 same benefits by an annual payment of IS& I Id., the same as for age 20. Example -1 person aged 30 next birthday, by the annual mpay t of 11. Sc., or quarterly payme nt of 75., or monthly payen - ' 6B . 2d. may secure on attaining the a g e of 65. the option of re ete..`ving Annuity , 181. Os. 4d.; cash do wn, 1481. 12s. ; or a policy on '‘.‘ life 1751. sete , s z ,aroele.-A person aged 35 next birthday, by the annual pay of 11. Gs., or quarterly payme nt of 75., or monthly payment e • Me may secure, on attaining the age of 65, the option of re his ira Annuity, 181. Os. 4d. ; cash down, 1481 . 125.; or a policy on ' 1751 . Ils. Ex,ss e „, LIFE ASSURANCE. the s um 7,-1 parson at the age of 30 next birthday may secure also p artf 7, 1 001. payable at his de ath, whenever it may happen, and 2 -i . isPate. 3d. in the Annual Division ef Profits, by the annual pay mont of Exe of 4. mpt 8---- 1121. 55. A Verson at the age of 25 next birthday, by the pay- Ment • per month, or Is. per week, may secure the sum of P a Y a b's at ins death. whenever it may happen, and like -Wise share in the en e etal profits of the Society. F. FERGUSON C tMROUX, Secretary. THE ... EXPERIENCE LIFE ASSURANCE Edinburgh, 15, George-street. Limit.; COMPANY n. 58, Xing William-street. Established 1843. Capital 300,0001. This Company's Tables are based upon the EXPERIENCE OF THE SEVEN TEEN LIE OF 18 contained in the Report W their Mortality publish Fed in 1843. The Company embraces, in Its constitution, the adyantages of both the mutual and proprietary Interns of Assurance. The SHORT FERMI) RATES will be found, _ 4 Comparison with other Companies, to be exceedingly favourable to ' nrers, and the rates for the whole period of life as low as is consistent Wall PERFECT SE CURITY. , 4 "l at the offices as above , o r to an y of For prospectuses, &c.. app l y e Agents throughout the kingdom. By order of the Directors, T. YUILLE WARDROP, Secretary. ____.----- ARTISTS' GENERAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. For the Relief of Decaye.:l Artists, their Widows, and 18 Otphaus. Instituted 1814. Incorpora ted b y Royal Charter 42. t)nder the Immediate Protection of her Most Excellent Majesty THE QUEEN. PATRON—His Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT, K.G. VICE-raTuosts. His Grace the Duke of Buccletach, R.G. His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, K.G. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G. Most Noble the Marquis of Lansdowne, K.G. Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury Right Hon. the Earl of Dartmouth Right Hon. Earl de Grey Right Hon. Lord Lyndhurst Sir John Swinburne, Bart. Sir Thomas Baring, Bart. Sir George Philips, Bart. Wm. J. Denison, Esq., M.P. Joseph Neeld, Esq., M.P. Jesse Watts Russell. P RESID ENT—Sir MARTIN A RCHER SIIEE, P.R.A. VICE-PILESIDENT S • i B Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P. William Brockendon, Esq. J. H. Mann, Esq. Sir William C. Ross. R.A. Philip Hardwicke, Esq., R.A. 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'n7lliolegy, and Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Organs, their various structures, uses, and functions, and showing -"e mJuries that are produced in them, by solitary habits, and other t t . e42 , see With Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous 4,.." Ml itY, Local and Constitut i o nal Weakness, and other diseases of see Urethra. By SAMUEL LA'MERT, CONSULTING SURGEON, 9, Bedford-street, Bedferd-square, London; --eulated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorar y tittaher of the Louden Hospital Medic al Society, Licentiate Xthecaries' Hall, London, &c., kc. CONTENTS OF THE TREATISE. CPIAPris 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its Hindrance "nd Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.— arrica 2. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Generativ. rfgans, their functions, structures, and secretions, proving that gres• 'mental and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action ''', - ertArraa 3. On Solitary Habits ; th eir various e ff ects on th. 4 nimal Economy ; the concealed cause of Debility of the function• the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and genera l weakness of th( M ental Faculties. CuarTka 4. On the Secret Disorders of Youti and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness. 2ental Debility, and Premature Decay. — Cna rrans 5 and 6. Or the Disorder s arising from indiscriminate Exc ess, Gonnorhcea ' 141 4, Strictures, and other Diseases of he Urethra. REVIEWS or THZ WORE. The author of this singular and talented work is a legally quail. th n is nail cal man, who has evidently had considerable experience of trr stment of the various disorders arising from the follies an .1 li t , pties of early indiscretion. 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S 0 c ....-. 1 ... \*‘‘ - ', 2 '7f `3' '' /". - --- 1 ..1 \.• - 1,- '.....,, M \ '''o : - ~.-,' i = .--IY-l1 \ " Il ' ' 1',.. ' 0k.. 4 . 7 '' , A .„- 7, ..,, Afig. / - P 741 C.P. SD. number ear famine* Jol, in - One of thli• , ullhat port fur Arste-14 pltoVided . with the'''' voyage, and not th....ajlattfrgrii 2g ,..f roth lack of cash. There at present severakgsak-raet yessila. at our port, taking in passengers f o r Aineriba. the number of applications for berths it is quite certain that they will take out the full complument.— Water. ford Freeman. BALLINASLOE.—Every day this town is crowded -with droves of emigrants; the packet-boats at the canal har bour are often unable to afford accommodation to the number requiring it. Emigration is not coufin,,d to the' class of small farmers aed cottFri:; on the contrary, the kind of i.rsons emiglatiug this season is the coin fortable farmer with his whole family. In sonio places entire hamlets ure moving or about to move, whilst heretofor- it was almost ~x 2lusively limited to s:i.ndivi duals.-I._-.ollinasloe Star. TILLAGE OF TUE LA'::', ATlll7.—Tfit -, •• tenants., 13,5 prot;.iw.l ear's rent it they con,e , . tt angel wurzyl, beans, and c Fti`", •IL • f.',)llS ; for this ptirfooßt: he w;.11 le ,d sc-ed: to t i e pid for he r , afrer.—Ballina.s.lo 2 Star. GRANARD. --On Friday last Mr..T. Tfrlow, c-f don,y, visited the property of the betwern Senbhy and Granard, "rl infor m -(1 the mutter tenantry that he woald, by -I.chr of the it dive them a Euffieic;:t • , upply of c=q.tt to sow V , ei, lands, and thttt, he would pay 10d, per day to each man and woman employed to sow it.- Philip O'Reilly, Esq,,,j,p., 01 Coolomher, has announced to the tenantry on the, land lately purchased by Luke White, Es q , ri. or whom he is agent), from Lord Southwell, tt.tt he would supply them with food to sow in their farms, lest they might want food for the next year. Since Mr. White purchased this property, he has paid the rent charge for his t,nantry, and in the month of Octr,her last past reduced his rents 6s, Bd. pt .r pound.—Longford Journal. . ~,,,. THE EARL OF STRADBROKE.—The Earl of Stradbroke has sent an unsolicited donation of 80/., his second sub scription fi , r this season, to the funds of the Glonaheiry relief committee. But his Lordship's exertions are not confined to the mere temporary relief of present dis tress and want. He is draining, very extensively,' at his private expense; and ha has matih arrangements, enabling his tenants to drain their arms on terms most advantageous to themselves. He has also provided such of his tenants as r, quired it, with seed for the coming harvest; and he has in store a large quantity of the different varieties recommended as a substitute for the potato, and wbleh will be sown in the proper season, under the direction of an experienced agriculturist, to be paid by his Lordship. He has also made most liberal reductions in the year's rent, varying, according to the necessities of the tenant, from 50/ to 15/ per cent.— Tipperary Con#44itio4, IZErEAL ASSOCIATION. At the weekly meeting of the association, held this day, a letter from Mr. John O'Connell, M.P., was sub initt,cl to the meeting, which merely adverted to the recent debate« in the House of €3ommons on Irish questions. At the conclusien of the proceedings, which possessed no general 'interest, the rent for the week was announced to, 'ne 211. 19s. 10d. The meeting then adjoumgi, NAVAL CAPITAL OFFENCES. The following is a list of " Crimes punishable with death " in the Navy ; being the 21st clause of the Mu. tiny Bill now before the House of Commons:— " That if any person who is or shall be commissioned or in pay as an officer of Royal Marines, or who is or shall be listed or in pay as a non-commissioned officer, drummer, or private man in her Majesty's Royal Ma rine Forces, shall at any time during the continuance of this Act, while on shore in any place within the said kingdom, or in any other of her Majesty's dominion; or in any foreign parts out of such dominions, or on board any transport ship or merchant ship or ves sel, or any ship or vessel of her Majesty, or on board any convict hulk or ship, or any other ship or vessel, or in any place whatever, where or while being in any circumstances in which he shall not be subject to, or not be liable or punishable by, the laws relating to the government of her Majesty's forces by sea, begin, excite, cause or join in any mutiny or sedition in her Majesty's marine or other forces, or shall not use his utmost • en d eavours to suppress any such mutiny or sedition, or, coming to the knowledge of any mutiny or intended nsutiny, shall not, without delay, give information thereof to his commanding.offi cer, 3-- shall misbehave himself before the enemy, or shall shamefully abandon or deliver up any garrison, fortress, pest, or guard committed to his charge, or which he shall be commanded to defend, or shall com pel the governor or commanding officer of any garrison, fortress, or post, to deliver up to the enemy, or to abandon th me, or shall speak words or use any other means to such governor or commanding officer, or any other, to misbehave before the enemy, or shame fully to abandon or deliver up any garrison, fortress, post, or guard co mitted to their respective charge, or which he or the shall be commanded to defend, or shall leave his post, before relieved, or shall be found sleeping on his post, or hold correspondence with, or give advice or intelligence to , any rebel, pirate, or enemy of her Majesty, either by letters, messages, signs, tokens, or any other ways or means whatever, or shall treat or enter into any terms wi t h an y such rebel, pirate, or enemy, with the license of the Lord High Admiral of the said United Kingdom, or the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral aforesaid tOr the time being, or shall strike, or use, or offer any violence again s t hi s sup , rior,officer, being i n the execu tion of his office, or shall disobey any lawful comusand of his superior officer, or who, being confined in a mili tary prison, shall offer any violence against a visitor or other officer being in the execution of this office, or shall violate any law or regulation of or relating to any mili tary prison, or shall desert her Majesty's service, every person so offending in any of the matters before men tioned, shall suffer death, or such other punishment as by a Court-martial shall be awarded." FOOD OR FAMINE. TO 7'HE LDITOR OF IHE SUN. SIR —We, throughout these realms, have met this day to acknowledge that the famine of the past year is beyond human control, and the deep reverence Aith which it has been kept indicates the universal belief that in Providence lies our only hope for its alleviation. Insect plagues have formed, from the earliest times, the immediate cause of the destruction of vegetable food, and the consequent production of famine. In this respect our present disaster differs not from that of ante cedent periods of scarcity, and that which has been formerly due to the locust, cockchafer, and caterpillar, is now to be attributed to the vastatu and other species of aphides. As far as my observations extend, no vastatu is nnw living out of doors, and no person can tell whether this plague has passed away, or is again about to recur. Fear of the disease must not, then, make us abandon ourselves to despair, and leave our land uncultivated, as that which is unsown cannot be reaped, that which is not planted cannot afford fruit. Famine now exists. Its subsequent pestilence is be ginning to appear. It is, then, now high tune, not only to regard scarcity, but to look to the probability of tuture went. Our land is untitled in many parts of the country, seeds cannot be wocured in others, and the potato crop, the great resource of Ireland, is abandoned, as though it were to fail for ever, _ There is no evidence to show that the potato, rather than the wheat, carrot, or any other plant, will perish this year; and from the great produce which the potato affords, and the poverty of the land which suffices for its culture, it forms a very eligible crop to be planted to the ordinary extent. Potato tubers are now scarce, and high in price. Any attempt to buy, them extensively tor seed, would double or treble their cost, unless those who still use this vegetable will cease to employ it for food. It becomes now, then, highly desirable that all who use potatoes should at once abandon them for this season. By ceasing to use potatoes, they would preserve that which should yield food and prevent famine next year, and by eating them they are tending to aggravate the scarcity, and cause the death of numbers by destroying their food. Let every householder at once substitute other food fohrer the can be thereare noware nonea to sufficientbuy abundance of good tuber s f or p lantin g if no mor e be potato is to y sell, e ear, lland fo r there b e none used. Their present application for food should be pro hibited, if not by an Order in Council or Act of Parlia ment, by that which is more powerful than law—universal public opinion. The preservation of the lives of •our fellow-creatures is at stake, and I feel confident that all will abstain from potatoes w hen they hear that such abstinence is eminently calculated, at this season, to prevent the poor from perishing from want next year. Having stopped their timplo3ment as a luxury at this time, they should be sent directly to Ireland, and freely distributed among the poor for planting; and the sorts now to be met with in the London markst are far superior to those heretofore cultivated by these unhappy people, and are far better adapted to resist the ravages of the vastatu, should it unfortunately again appear. Sets from former healthy plants which I have culti vated this year in my friends' greenhouses are now per. fectly healthy, showing that healthy sets and absence of the vastatu will ensure the usual abundant produce. eaa b t d ha t t o , t g u i l v d e er a blessing simple and effectual Pro vidence, the event of the reappearance of the d estroying in sect, vseideetnclet,rlsusthaanll believebd e le plan for its complete eradication. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, ALFRED SNIEE 7, Finsbury -circus, March 24, IS-1" • MußnEit or M. D'OsEitr.—The French Govern ment bas received informatic the assi ,, ina' ion of Ai. D'i di , c very to South America' informatin❑ from the Consul at Lima of din-Tt arrived ,it Lima in thC v s i 'sere, who went on a journey of u th ni ll e . r C o a f st l le B n 4 a 6 u , stay of SOllle, months there, MM D'Osery and Castlenati separated, for the purpose of..anTdl,leafetxerPe; reaching . the 'Amazon by dif ferent routes, the former embarking on the I‘llranon and the latter taking his route lysa:Li4tayale They ' intended to meet at the confluence of these rivers.. M. D'Oscry left Lma at the beginning of November, and hired a boat with four boatmen to descend the Maranon. His friends had warned hint against setting out on such a journey alone; but he laughed at their fears. The day after embarkation he was murdered by his boatmen in the pass of Jusamaro. The motive for this deed was, probably, to gain possession of the traveller's property ; but no parti, ulars cf the event are given. SUPPOSED ERUPTION or itlitlNT ITECLA: — AC.• counts from the Faroe Lies state that on the 14th and 15th of January a tall of fine ashes c 0,,,, p aLe lucre. it svas h - et observed on the wool of the sheep; out was very slight com pared with the fall of ashes in 1845. Yet, as the wind tv,is blowing souto and south-east at the tints, it is supposed that saute considerable eruption of Mount llecht wee ; 1 1W cause of the phenomenon.—Prussian Gazette. N 0.17,009. LONDON, THURSDAY E SALES BY AUCTION. LANDED INVESTMENT of very great value and importance, par ticularly worthy the attention of large Capitalists and others de sirous of county influence, with a solid and improva ble income. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are commissioned to submit for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, early in June next, one of the most magnificent ESTATES in the principality of Wales, which the owner is only induced to dispose of from a desire and opportunity to make further investments iu the neighbourhood of his large residential property in another county. This fine estate is situated adjoining an improving market-town, and comprises in a ring fence about 3.000 acres, nearly two-thirds of which rest upon 1111 alluvial deposit, of a richness and depth but rarely met with. It has no old or expensive mansion to keep up, biit has all the advantages of a substantial and comfortable residence, with ample outbuildings in the centre of the property, with compact and convenient homesteads to the several farms. In the town are also two commodious dwelling-houses, with gardens pleasantly situated, to be taken at the option of the purchaser. There is an inexhaustible quarry of carboniferous limestone on the estate, which is worked at a trifling cast, conveyed on a tram road (formed by the late proprietor at a vast expense), and shipped from a wharf to the neighbouring ports, where it is in great demand. As a fishing station, also, the estate affords every facility for the capture of large quantities of salmon, sewin, cod, soles, &c , a certain source of income hitherto undeveloped. The farms are let to yearly tenants, at lower ts, and the annual value of the estate approaches 4,0001. Particulars, with plans, will be ready for delivery in April ; in the interim a plan may be seen, and every information obtained, at the offices of Mr. David Thomas, solicitor; or of Mr. George Taylor, land agent and engineering surveyor, &c., in Brecon ; also of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall. KENT. The very Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATES and Delightfully Healthy SEAT and PARK of CHARLTON, near Canterbury, in the pic turesque parishes of Bishopsbourne, Kingston, and Barham. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are commissioned to OFFER for SALE by AUCTION, at the Auction Marl, on Tuesday, March 30, at Twelve, in Lots, (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made by private contract for the whole of the property), the im• 'portant and very desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE of CHARL TON, about four miles from Canterbury, upon the high Dover- Road, a remarkably healthy and favourite neighbourhood, compris ing the capital and handsome MAJ:I74I,QN of CHARLTON, (of which immediate possession may be bad), with its beautiful Plea sure-grounds, capital Stabling and Gab:lens, keeper's and other Ledges, surrounded by a finely varied little Park of excellent sound Pasture Land, studded with some magnificent Timber and Orna mental Plantation, with Two very va luable Farms adjoining, inter spersed with Woodlands, forming excellent Preserves for Game ; also the Manor of Kingston, and come desirable Lands contiguous, with a portion of the healthy Barham-down, comprising the race-course, with important frontages upon the turnpike- road, parts opening tine commanding sites for the erection of villas, overlooking the pictu resque vale of Bishopsbourne, Kingston, and Barham. Also another residence, now occupied by the Rev. T. Harrison, and a small farm and detached lands, in and near the village and church of Barham ; altogether about 740 acres, All in a ring fence except a few lots in Barham. Descriptive particulars may be had of Mr. Dowsett, at Bishops bourne ; at the chief inns at Canterbury, Dover, Maidstone, &c. ; of Messrs. Delmar and Wynne, solicitors. Lincoln's Inn fields ; at the Auction Mart; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, land agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall. Freehold Villa and Grounds at Sunninghill, Berks, bordering on Windsor Great Park, Virginia Water, and Asc ot. AI E SSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will SELL by AUCTION, at the Auction Mart, on Tuesday, March 30, at Twelve, (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made by private contract), with possession, the FREEHOLD VILLA, late the residence and property of Mrs. Churchill, deceased, delightfully situated on an elevated and beautiful part of Sunning hill, adjoining Titnest-park, and close to all the romantic rides, walke, and scenery of Virginia Water, and the Royal parks, through which is the drive to Windsor of only six miles. It has just been pat into thorough repair, and has all suitable offices and outbuildings for a moderate establishment, surrounded by highly dressed pleasure grounds, gardens and paddocks.—Particulars may be had on the premises ; at the Auction Mart ; of Messrs. Pemberton, Crawley, and Gardiner, solicitors, Whitehall -place; and at Mr. Smith's offices in Windsor, and Waterloo-Place, Pall-mall. THE OLD PALACE, at RICHMOND, a delightfully situate and most comfortable Mansion, with Grounds extending to the River, near the Bridge; lat,, the seat of the Hon. Mrs. STEWART MAC KENZIE, now wholly residing in Scotland. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will submit to public SALE, at the MART, near the Rank of England, on FRIDAY, the 9th of April, at Twelve o'clock (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made by private contract). The above spacious and handsome LEASEHOLD MANSION, one of the striking features in the beautiful scenery of the Thames near Richmond -bridge. It - is distinguished as the Old Palace. Its river front (agreeably retired) presents a grand uniform elevation, with a noble rtico of very lofty stone columns, supported by broad flight of stone sters from the ground floor, which comprises a dellghtful range of six or seven rooms, forming the dining and reception rooms, boudoir, 84c., all opening en suite, with the same south-western as pect. and all commanding the uninterrupted view of the pleasure groands and river. On the upper floors are numerous excellent and cheerful bed-rooms, a boudoir and dressing-rooms, nearly all with warm aspects, and the domestic offices are very complete, opening to a spacious enclosed coach-yard, with distinct access, stabling for four horses, double coach-house, &c., and adjoining are very superior walled gardens, with an abundance of the choicest fruit trees; south ward of which are the pleasure grounds, extending from the mansion to the river bank, with broad gravelled walks, and embellished with some lofty timber trees, cedars, and clumps of various American and other shrubs, with a capital newly-erected conservatory, and a sum mer-house, adapted for a billiard-room, commanding the beautiful scenery of the river, Richmond-bridge, &c. Immediate possession may be had, and descriptive particulars had at the neighbouring hotels ; of NI r. Cain, house agent, Richmond ; at the Auction Mart ; of Joseph Parkes, Esq., 21, Great George-street, Westminster ; of Hugh James Cameron, Esq., Parliament-street ; and of Daniel Sni*th and Son, surveyors, &c., Waterloo. place, Pall-mall, who are fully authorised to receive offers by private treaty. The important FREEHOLD EgTATE of BRETTENHAM PARK, SU FOLK, with its capital Manors and Farms, in the flue country between Bury and Ipswich. MESSRS; DANIEL SMITH and SON are commissioned to giye notice that the above very valuable and remarkably compact ESTA.TE; comprising a handsome and spacious mansion, rich and magnificently timbered Park, with orna mental lake and plantations, manors, and numerous capital farms, interspersed with thriving woodlands, lull of game, altogether nearly 1,800 acres, in a perfect ring fence, and (except the mansion and manors, which are in hand) let to respectable tenants, will be offered for SALE by AUCTION, about JUNE next, under the direction of the High Court Of Chancery. Particulars and Plans are preparing, and, when the day of sale is fixed, may be had upon the premises; at the chief inns at Bury, Ipswich, Sudbury, Low! Melford, &c. ; at the Auction Mart; of Messrs. Jones, Bateman, and Bennet, solicitors, Lincoln's Inn ; and of Daniel Smith and Son, land agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall. ADVOWSONS, in the remarkably beautiful part of Gloucestershire, near Stroud, between Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Bath, ESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will ; r SELL by AUCTION, at the MART, en FRIDAY, April 9, at Twelve, in separate Lots, TWO most desirable ADVOWSONS, with next and all future Rights of Presentation, with very superior par sonages, delightfully t•ituate, amidst the romantic scenery of Wood • chester Park and the fine Vale of the Severn, surrounded by an excellent neighbourhood, and both within two miles of stations on the Great Western Railway, viz., the Rectory of Woodchester, the ahnual income of which, with 24 acres of glebe, is iof the delightful Parsonage-hottse and Grounds, only two miles from Stroud ; the present incumbent is 68 years of age ; the population, 900. Also, the Vicarage of Frocester, five miles flout Stroud, and 11 from Gloucester, with a newly-built parsonage, exclusive of which the income is 2701. per annum ; the incumbent is 47 ; the popu lation 300. Particulars may be had at the chief Hotels at Gloucester, Bath, Cheltenham, and Oxford ; of Messrs. Humphreys and Co., auctioneers, Stroud ; of M. Hudson, solicitor, the Close, Lichfield ; the Mart ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents, Waterloo-Place, Pall-mall. CHESTER-HILL MOUSE, amidst the romantic scenery of Woad chester Park, near Stroud and Gloucester, with a first-class Railway-station only two miles distant. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will offer for SALE by AUCTION at the Mart, near the Bank of England, on Fairay, the 9th of April, at Twelve o'clock (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made by Private Contract), The above desirable FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, with gardens, pleasure grounds. and rich paddocks, together about eighteen acres. The House contains six airy bed-rooms, dressing-rooms, water closet, &c. three sitting-rooms, hall, and the usual domestic offices, with stabling and various out -buildings, excellent gardens, lawn, shrubberies, Ikc. ; delightfully situate on a healthy picturesque spot, commanding scenery of great extent and surprising bearitN , and in the vicinity of the newly established Mission of the Passionists, and early possession may be had. Also, a smaller HOUSE and GROUNDS in the immediate vicinity. P ar ticulars may be had of Mr. Peake, the resident agent at Wood cheater ; at the chief hotels at Stroud, Bristol, and Bath ; at the Auction Mart; of Mr. Hodson, solicitor, the Close, Lichfield; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Land Agents, Waerlo-place, London. RAILWAY TO M.A.R:IATE.„ T HE ROYAL HOTEL, in Ciaab bQUARE, MARGATE, with a FREE LICENCE.---To LET en LEASE, the above valuable and desirable Premises, adapted for an extensive business, and capable of realising, at very moderate terms they are offered, a splendid fortune in a few ye." to any one who has the means of embarking in the same. admirably This spacious property comprises a noble BALL-ROOM, unequalled in the county of Kent, 157 ft. by 41ft.; CARD and REFRESHMENT ROOMS, measuring respectively 44ft. by 28ft. and 28ft. by 24ft , with Dressing-rooms adjoining ; FORTY-NINE BED and SITTING ROOMS, excellently well arranged, with elegant and necessary appendage ; Counting-house, Laundry, Mangle-room, large Kitchen, ample Cellarage, Closets, and enclosed Yard, together with the spacious BILLIARD and COFFEE-ROOMS, and most convenient WINTER BALL, Card, and Ante-rooms. The TAP, which has an interior communication, contains Bar and Parlour, two Bed-rooms, Coffee and Smoking-rooms, with Cellars, a d every requisite for first•rate trade. The Proprietors, being desirous of letting the above eligible concern for a term of years, to a respectable tenant, will afford every facility in their power to ren der the buslne , s highly re munerative. F or particulars, apply to Mr. J. STANER , Auc ti o n eer , 121, HIGII-STREET, MARGATE. LEAGUE BREAD COMPANY, 7, ST. JOIIN-STRE ve ET, CLhe ERKEXWELL. Th e Directors of this Company ha t pleasure to announce that their BAKERY being now CO3IPLETED, they will be prepared to offer to the Public, on SATURDAY NEXT, the 27th ult., PURE, UNADULTERATED BREAD, FULL WEIGHT, AND THE BEST QUALITY. " LEAGUE Every Loaf will be stamped at the top, COMPANY." The following Agents have been appointed for the sale of the Com pany's Bread : At the Bakery, 7, St. John -street, Clerkenwell. Depot No. 1. Mr. Andrew Ch arles, No. 138, Bishopsgate-street. ~ 2. Mr. T. Gardiner, 14, Church -lane, Wkitechapel. 3. Mr. John Kelvin, 7, New-road, Commercial-road Old Kent .) 4. Mr. Charles Cracroft, 6, Cumberland -place, road. 5. Mr. Samuel Rapson, 37, London-road. ~ 6. Mr. John Tolhurst, 79 , Low er Marsh, Lambeth. 7. Mrs. Mary Lockler, 25 an d 26, L i tt l e Earl-street, Seven-dials. ~ 9. Mr. G. Campion, 4 Fit z roy-square. 8. Mr. James Green, 62, SSeymour-street,Dryanstene square. 0 10. Mr. F. Metcalfe, 5, Alarchmont-street , Russell -square. 3S, Clipstone. street , „ 11. Mrs. Harriet Fitzpatrick, 3, Ilemingford-place, Barns bury. „ 12. Mr. John Grant, 66, Tothill-street, Westminster. By order of the Board, EDWARD PARRATT, Secretary. No. 61, Grosvenor-street, Bond-street. MESSRS. MOSELY, Surgeon-Dentists, have 'REMOVED from 32, Haymarket. Their system of sup 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 restowd to use, superseding extraction. LiFENCER'S CHINESE LIQUID HAIR DYE. The thousands of individuals who for upwards of twenty years have used this celebrated liquid, pronounce it to be the only article extant which effectually changes, in a few minutes, red or grey hair, whiskers, moustaches, &c., to a dark brown or black, without trouble (by simply combing it through the hair), and pro duces by one application a pleasing and permanent change ; and it can be incontestibly proved, that while many dyes tend to destroy , the hair by their pernicious properties and dangerous process of ap plication, that this article promotes the growth of hair, nourishing the roots till the latest period of life. Price 3s. 6d., 65.. and 10s per bottlo. To be had of the Proprietors, 29, Nottingham-place, Fieldgate street, Whiteehapel-road, London ; also of Mr. Johnstone, 6 8 , Corn hill ; Butler, 4, Cheapside ; Prout, 229, Strand ; Sanger, 150, Oxford street; Barclay, Farringdon-street ; Atkinson, 24, Old Bond street ; Hooper, 43, King William-street, London bridge ; Finnigin, MiLsem-street, Bath ; Elmore, Bull-street, Birmingham ; and of mos Perthmers and Medicine Vendors in town and country. Sent to any part of the kingdom by receiving a remittance, pest-paid. Please to uk for " Spencer and Co.'s Chinese Liquid hair Dye.' Obsorm the 119prietorl ikireie is on the wrapper. POST. -OFFICE LONDON DIRECTORY for 1847 —MARCH EDlTlON.—Corrected in the Parliamentary j and Postal divisions to the latest period. To how recent a date th a terations have been brought down may be judged from the fact that he changes consequent on the demise of the la'e Duke of Northum berland have been introduced in their proper order n the Parliamen tary division of the work. MORNING CHRONICLE. Nov 20, 1846. The powers of expansion exhibited by this most useful annual volume appear real y unlimited. rublishe 1 during a series of fsrty elght years, In a metropolis whose dwellings increase in number by a yearly average of some fourteen thousaul, and whose commerce expands in etal larger measure, the "Post-office Directory" has be come .enormously enhanced in bat s as also In the complicated variety of its indispensable contents The Admirable ,uccess rslth which the e rally enormous difficulties of his task have been overcome by the indfatigable publisher has been proved by the experience of many years ; and we need say little more than tha the present vo lume presents the same tokens as its predecessors, t of Intel igeut method and ingenuity of arrangement in packing into reasonable compass, and producing in lucid order its mil.ions of facts and reference. Witbin two thousand pages every man may learn everything he ought to know about every one of his co-dwellers in the great metropolis, their businesses, as well as everything neees • sary to facilitate him ig his own. The very rapid Qv ension of our railway system, and the new postal arrangements with some conti nental states, have rendered necessary some extensive additions to tile sections appropriated to Conveyance and the Post-office. We find the information given under those heads not only as full and ac curate as it was well possible US make them, bnt more new and re cent than we should have thought attainable in a work of such mag nitude. Prefixed to the volume is about the best Map of London we happen to have met with. TIMES, Nov. 18, 1846. ' The forty-eights annual publication of this work—the volume for 1847—is now issued. It is a wonderfully different affair from the old Directory, which used to consist of little or nothing more than the alphabetical list of tradesmen ; it comprises now, and has for some years, a " Street Directory," a " Trades' Directory," a " Court Directory," a " Postal Directory," a " Conveyance Directory," with a host of other little digests. the volume appears to have been very carefully revised, and supplies the latest information. Of course, the postal treaty with Prussia has not been overlooked ; and its miner points the work seems to bear the test of search into matters in which changes have been very recent. MORNING POS I', Nev. 19, 1846. The forty-eighth annual publication of this admirable work has ust been Issued. Any dissertation on the useffilness of this volume, after its well-proven rervice in almost every counting-house in the metropolis fir so many years past, must quite unneeessary. Suf fice it to say, the present edition all the merit of its prede cessors, while the alterations and corrections in the various depart ments have beeti carried down to the latest period, • MORNING HERALD, Nov. 21, 1546, Bulky as the proportions of this indispensable work have hitherto been, the volume for 1847 comes forth under circumstances of still urther enlargement. The experience of 47 years has obviously enabled the proprietor, Mr. Frederick Kelly, to produce a Directory of unrivalled completeness, wherein every species of fact likely to be wanted by' the merchant and trader is placed within convenient access. The volume contains upwards of 2,000 closely-printed royal octavo pages, betokening a singular amount of industry as a matter of compilation, and awakening astonishment at the comprehensive ness of the machinery which could bring within a common focus so much varied and scattered intelligence—embracing, as it does, a multiplicity of heads, and involving the services of a vast number of contributors. We believe that the present volume is not to be matched in the whole world, for such a mammoth aggregate of local and specific information is no less a typographical wonder than a orodigioas monument of diligence and enterprise. Some dozen or so of separate Directors are included in this huge periodical—the only one, it seems, of the annual tribe destined to a permanent existence a veritable triumph, indeed, of the utilitarian principle over the ornamental. The "Official Directory" is a key to the whole of the Government offices, and a record of official personages. This is fol lowed by a " Street Directory," exhibiting the tradesmen in every thoroughfare, and the points at which the streets are intersected by those at right angles; while the "Cbmatercial and Professional Directory" is an alphabetical arrangement of the above. Then comes a " Trades' Directory," in which the names are allocated under their respective callings. The " Law Directory" is a list of judger, Queen's counsel, sergeants, barristers, attorneys, &c., with a cata logue of the various Courts of Law, their officers, and their peculiari ties of jurisdiction. The "Court Directory" comprises the addresses of the nobility and gentry ; and the " Parliamentary Directory" is a record of the Members of the House of Lords and Commons, with an alphabetical list of the boroughs, cities, and counties returning Members to Parliament, the surnames and eldest sons of peers, &c. The " Postal Directory" contains the hour of receipt and delivery o every Post-office in the kingdom ; the cities and principal places throughout the world to which mails are dispatched from London ; the rates of foreign postage ; the railway mails and the cross-road mails, &c. The " City Directory" registers the civic authorities, the public companies, the brokers, the incumbents and ministers or the churches and chapels, the newspapers, ; and the " ionveyance Directory" includes the railway tables, the coach and booking offices, the wharfs, &c. The volume closes with Banking and Assurance Directories. These various heads will serve to indicate the multi tudinous nature of the contents, for out of them come a variety of subordinate directories, which meet every conceivable want, pre senting a curious analysis of the public and private institutions of the metropolis and of the commercial world. Every person is to be found under his proper section, from a prime minister down to a sheriff's officer —every establishment, from a palace to a lodging house. The editor, in his preface, takes occasion to congratulaie himself on the many improvements he has this year introduced, principally flowing from the employment of " selected agents," instead of the ordinary carriers of the Post-office. Among the specific alterations, the mew postage treaty with Prussia, which came into operation on the Ist of January, 1847, and disturbs to a considerable extent the rates of postage over a great part of the Continent, sense the most important. MORNING ADVERTISER, Nov. 18, 1846. The " Post-effiee London Directory, 1847," is just delivered. Though it is apparently limited to London, it is in reality a national work. None of the leading towns can well be without it ; It must be an essential to every counting-house ia the kingdom, as well as to every place of business in and about the metropolis. It is an invalu able work of its kind ; and the extent and minuteness of its useful de tails are truly wonder ful. Being prepared " under the immediate and sp cial patronage of her Majesty's Postmaster-General," the amplest and completest means were, of course, at the command of the pro prietor, Mr. Kelly, to secure the entire accuracy of the voluminous and crowded contents of the bulky work. The present is the forty eighth annual publication. Few commercial and trading men can now require particular description of the reall important and useful information, to almost every party in any sort of business, occupying • the two thousand closely but clearly printed octavo pages of this Di rectory. Preceded by an admirable and pers s icuous Map of London, prepared expressly, it is declared, for the work, by Mr. B. R. Davies, there are divisions comprising, among other information, "Official, " Street," " Commercial," "Trades," " Law," " Court," "Parlia • ntentary," "Postal ,' " City," "C onve y ance," "Bankins," and many other Directories. .. The hope is expressed la the preface that this forty-eighth annual edition of the " Post-office London Direetory" may be found "in all respects to equal the best of its predecessors." From very consider able examination of the marvellously full and varied contents and information en matters which it must be so difficult, labortam, and expensive to collect, we liesitata not to say, that this unassuming wish is liberally realised. It not only equals the best of its prede cessors, but in several particulars it surpas- es all its predecessors. The information is not Indy feller in many respects, but there are several important alterations and additions, largely adding to the usefulness of the boA. It is intimated, and truly, that although all competition has disappeared, the present volume is conspicuous proof that there has been no relaxation in the multifarious labours to per fect the extraordinary work. In speaking of pact success, it is observed that it has been, "even in a pecuniary point of view, bene ficial to the public, is proved by the fact that important improve ments and additions are annually made without any increase of price "—a result that, it is declared, " could not have been the case, had the public patronage been divided." With reference to the price, we certainly must acknowledge that it is wonderful how it can be profitable to provide such varied materials —and materials constantly changing and requiring so much and such ceaseless labour and cost to procure, and then to classify. Nothing but a tremendous sale could make the speculation answer. Among the important alterations will be found those introduced into the " Postal" Directory. It is, indeed, singularly fill!, useful, and complete ; and must much increase the daily, it might be more truly pronounced its hourly value, particularly to the merchant, the trader, or the professional man. As the new treaty with Prussia caused very considerable changes in the rates of postage as effecting the Austrian dominions, Baden, Bavaria, Bremen, Denmark, the G erm an States, Hamburg, Manover, Lubeck, Mecklenburgh, Olden burgh, Poland, Prussia, Saxony, Sweden and Norway, Wurtemburg, &c. Sec. Scc., those changes are detailed " precisely as they arranged to come into operation on the let of January, 1847." The ether changes are not only numerous, but all the intelligence is announced to he brought down to a period as late as was compatible with the appearance of such a volume in sufficient time for general circulation, Prior to the commencement of the year for which it is designed. The b e siem merits of the work are of the highest order, and render it, of its kind, we imagine, a publication unexampled in the world for its completeness, fulness, and usefulness. SUN, Nov. 18,1846. The present is the forty-eighth annual edition of the "Post-office London Directory," and a truly marvellous effort of compilation it is. The " Post-office Directory" has been for some years under the management of Mr. Kelly. Until he became the manager of this work, there were divers other Directories in the field. They have, however, all disappeared, and the " Post-office Directory" now rules alone. This astonishing success, however, has not had the effect of maldng the proprietor of this gigantic work careless. Ile is Leo thorough a man of business not to be perfectly aware that the fruits of his success can only be reaped by a continuance of the sante untiring energy by which the success was in the first instance achieved, and accordingly we fled that the " Pest-office Directory" for 1847, is even more highly finished in all its elaborate arrangements than any former edition of the book. The extent and minuteness of the details furnished, render the work indispensable to every commercial and mercantile establishment. So admirably, however, is this multifarious information digested and arranged, that page required to furnish the information—a marvellous there is not the slightest difficulty experienced im referring to the i a i r t t s.. ...in a doubt.,. i ha A v nd e rness of arrangement in a A ork consisting of upwards of two thousand closely but clearly printed octavo pages. This Directory is certainly the most complete work of the sort ever a l e c t q e u n i e r s e s an and digest i n g l o ff e red to the public. Of not only the usefulness, but the indispen d e n s e t m th o e r 'sble necessity of such a work, no man of business can for a moment aienaclearof elea cute' b eQ ee n t: i ni -er ad i e g in th or e de e r m to P ' -nation furnished, and the enermous outlay of time and o the Wore. capital that tut.. reasonable price et which Information, the very _ the work is published Is really wonderful. Directory," has just .17:!! vast mass of GwLoOr work, E t , i r e . ~.7p . ( 3 2! .., 144 , 6 e. made its appearance for the ensuing year. Kelly's invaluable infor mation which this book contains, makes It not mi/ desirable but absolutely necessary as a part of the office furniture of every man of business ; and scarcely less necessary, indeed, for ever' one else, who requires to know anything concerning the trades, proiesclons, and localities of the great metropolis. In its present extended harm, the book is an absolute curiosity; the labour and expense which it has cost to bring it to its present state of perfection must have beess immense. In turning over its two thousand pages, one hardly knows which 'nest to be strict with and admire—the excellent arrangement and utility of such a compilation, or the magnitude of the city withal' requires such a directory. The volume, moreover, contain" an excellent map of London and the suburbs, corrected down to the latest strides of " bricks and mortar." WEEKLY DISPATCH, Nov. 15, 1846. The fbrty-eighth annual publication of this highly-important and useful work has just been issued ; and we must confess that its bulky appearance has surprised us not a little ; and when we reflect that the price remains unaltered, although the expense of collecting the maferials must have increased, we are pleased at the liberality of Mr, Kelly, the proprietor. In a commercial point of view, per haps, ao book ever contained so much useful matter. Among other information, there is an " Official Directory," a " Street Directory," a " Commercial Directory," a " Trades' Directory," a " Law Direc tory," a" Court Directory," a" Parliamentary Directory," a "City Directory," a " Conveyance Directory," and a " Banking Direc tory,"—in fact, the volume contains much that is interesting and valuable to the tradesman, the merchant, the lawyer, and pers,ns in ordinary life, as well as to the gentleman who occasionally dabbles In trade. Every description of information has been corrected to the latest possible period, and that information is arranged with a clearness and simplicity which must have involved great activity of mind and exertion of body. Sewed with the book Is an excellently engraved Map of London, more extended and accurate as to the suburbs than any map we have seen ; and to make it as complete a reference as possible, an almanac is introduced. In the " Postal Directory" there are the new rates with various parts of the Con tinent which will come into operation on the Ist of January. Altogether this new issue surpasses any of its predecessors ; and we are not surprised that other Directories should have gone to the Sarah of all the Capulets. BRITANNIA, Nov. 11, 1246. French people have done themselves some credit by their In dustrial The But it must be acknowledged that, though in expositions. quite insignificant • d with pretty, they appear compare in genious and pr exposition presented to the mind by this mighty t he industrial . w the advancing trade and po p of vo lume. Keep in g p ace in ith bulk, and keeping pace with the ulation move- Lon don, it still increases mo re Imp ortant particular, it vigilantly seizes melt of society in a lin proTem ent to insure more perfect a ccurac y of assification. We find in this volume many and more more complete cl to former issues, which, though comparatively stances of superiority nd care exercised over every depart intelligence a trifling, show the Honed, that by the employment of private molt. It may be m of residence are new brought down Ia a later agents, the changes 0 . a nd the value of the " Director y " is conse period than forme rl y . e have before spoken of it as indis p ensable to quen tly enhanced. W o f business. It s authority is now so univer the proper management Pos t- o ffice and throughout the metro sally established, both at the en d a tion of it is superfluous. Polls, that any further recomm OII*7 BULL, Nov 28, 1846. This annual leviathan i s already J , Completed and published ; but w as a proof that the rapidity withhich It must have passed thro u g h the press has not operated against its careful accuracy, we may d necessary by the v ery recent mention that the changes rendered shire are duly attended demise of Mr. Stewart, . for Renfrew , 'e so frequently expressed our to (See pages 1669 and 1676). We hale k now that we hardly ho w approbation of this most valuabl e work, to vary our commendation. It contains everything that can pos sibly be required in a directory — so full, BO complete, so oomp henelve are all its details. And when to this we add ' mum whirls pervhdee eyery departraeut, we WIT not the extreme what 'be can be said in its praise. The machinery by which such volu minous information is obtained, arranged, slid superintended, so as to avoid errors, must 01 itself be among the " curiosities" of modern literature. ATLAS, Nov. 28, 1646. A book of this kind. brought out even without much pretension. would be indispensable to every gentleman's library, every merchant's -ounting-house, and every tinder's shop. But.edited as this Is, with .ae utmost care —lts materials being collected through the most au thentic channels, and embracing in its range every head of personal and commercial intelligence essential to the completeness of such a work, we cannot suppose that any house, pubic: or private, which can afford a bwk of reference, will he without this compeudious volume. The arrangement is admirable. You can find any name you want to a moment. All the heads are clear and complete—the Court —trades streets—offices—hotels, forming, upon tie whole, a mass of local information such as could not be brought together o t extraordinary industry, assisted by an entire command of all equisite official facilities. As a mere compilation, it is probably the most wonderful on record ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 28, 184 G. This huge volume, the forty-eighth edition of the work, well sus tains the reputation enjoyed by the " Directory" of late Y ea "' In the preface the proprietor maintains that the high character of the work is nLt referable to its mere connexion with the Post-ofliee ; for an important change has been gradually introduced into the man ner of collecting the information ; and a larger portion of the work than heretofore has been confide.' to selected agents entirely uncon nected- with the Post-office, this being, in great part, the plan of compiling the editions for 1845 and 1846. Nor has the proprietor ' rested content with his pist success, but has introduced many impor tant alterations in this volume for 1847, and added to its bulk with out any Increase of price. The P os tal Directory' is especially hn proved, and there are numerous changes throughout the volume, to insure its completeness. The compilation must be a vast labour, to be accomplished only by systematic subdivision and the most pains taking minuteness. The appearance of the volume has suggested a very lively effusion, to be seen in another column; and we trust the enterprising proprietor of the "Directory" will find that his labeurs are duly appreciated and remunerated. To a great commercial country this is an indispensable volume. RAILWAY HER .ILD, Nov. 21, 1846. The new volume if the Post-office Directory for 1847 Is already in our hands, and we can only express our wonder that a work so laborious, extensive, and minute, could be in any degree improved. It would have been a sufficient merit to have maintained its former reputation ; it is a great merit to have surpassed itself. The pro duction of a work unequalled for accuracy and for clearness has placed in the hands of the commercial public a most valuable and indispensable aid in carrying an the business of this vast metropolis, which would indeed - be giNectad ro the greatest inconvenience and expense if it were not for a work of this kind. In a short time our readers will have an opportunity of judging for themselves on pur chasing the new volume, whether our anticipatory notice Is in any degree exaggerated. lIERAPATIPS RAILWAY JOURNAL, Nov. 21, 1846. The Post-office Directory for 1847 appears with additions and improvements neon its valuable predecessor, but with no enlarge• ment in the price. The continued enterprising spirit with which this important, and it is not a misapplication of terms to say, national work is conducted, merits the highest commendation. We know net whether the same illiberal and unjustifiable attempt will be made In the ensuing session as was done in the last, to wrest it from the 11- lids of the present proprietary, and to place it by the force of might over right In the possession of Government. But should it be attempted, surely the following statement of its con ductors will go home to the consciences, If they have any, of the parties seeking to draw down the grasping interference of Govern ment. "It can only be necessary to refer to a copy of the work pubs lished before the purchase of the copyright by its present proprietor, to be convinced that the mere connexion of the ' Directory' with the Post -office has little, if at all, contributed to its present high cha racter. 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(From the Mark Lane Express.) A week of very fine weather, and rather large arrivals of flour and Indian corn at several of the western ports, from America, have suffied to check the upward move ment in prices of grain, and at some of the leading pro 7 vincial markets the trade has I.).conie eery dull. Th, article of Indian corn, which has for a long period been relatively' higher than whcat, has been tiff cted tc a greater extent than any other by the rt-cent recclFts from the other side of th± Atlantic ; is thi.; efr ;.r sing, when we consider the etiorin , ,u,.ly high prie:— at' which it has till lately been selling, nv:re particularly as its consumption has been almost wholly confined ti Ireland. The value of wheat has bee n comparatively but little influenced by the auspicious charge in the weather, and so long as the deu,and for shipment to France continues we can scarcely calculate on any material reduction. The position of the grain tract? i‘ it present so peculiar as to render it exceedingly difficult .0 speak with any de4ree of certainty respecting the future. The principal cause which has operated to pro duce the advance has unquestionably been the purchases made in the English markets for shipment to Ireland and the continent ; should this unusual demand sud denly cease, and the prospects for the next harvest become auspicious as the spring advances, even the ac knowledged smallness of our stocks might perhaps fail to keep up present prices. That the wants of Ireland have been temporarily provided for by the arrival at Cork of a fleet of vessels laden with Indian corn is pretty certain, but there is no appearance of a decrease in the French de mand. Another matter of great importance in con s exion with the probable future range of prices is, the generally cautious manner in which the millers have for months past conducted their operations. So averse have they shown themselves to purchase more than abso lutely necessary for their pressing wants, that they have permitted the French buyers to take off a large propor tion of the supply week after week; and we are there fore inclined to think that the millers have less wheat on hand than usual. That the quantity in granary has been reduced to a very low ebb is quite certain; and though some parties may yet be found who assert that the farmers, as a body, hold largely, this can scarcely be reconciled with the fact that the de liveries from the growers have, ever since har vest, been on a liberal scale. The case appears, consequently, to stand thus—that there is at pre sent a smaller amount of food in the kingdom than usual ; that some of the continental kingdoms are in a worse position in this respect than Great Britain ; and that places which in ordinary years send us supplies may find it necessary to continue the purchases which they have for some time past been making in this country. The trade has, nevertheless (as already intimated), be come dull, more particularly at Liverpool, where the American arrivals have naturally had more influence than in the interior, or at the ports on the east coast. Wheat was on Tuesday quoted 2d. to 3d. per 70Ib. lower there than on that day se'nnight, and flour recedvd 2s. to 2s. 6d. per barrel ; whilst in regard to Indian corn the depression amounted almost to a panic, similar qualities to those sold only eight days before at 70s. to 725., having suddenly fallen to 58s. to 60s. per quarter. On Friday holders of flour and wheat were not so anxious to sell, and purchasers could scarcely buy so well as before. The advices from Scotland are not of much interest ; the change from very cold to unusually warm weather had had its usual effect on the corn markets, and the tendency of prices has been mostly downwards. In Ireland a gocd deal of impression had been made by the simultaneous arrival of large supplies of "Indian corn from the United States and from the Black and Mediterranean Seas ; still the value of the article does not seem to have fallen there to the same extent as on this side of the Channel. . No great increase has taken place in the supply of wheat, only 6,451 quarters having arrived from our own coast, and 3,639 quarters from abroad, into the port of London during the week ending this (Saturday) even ing. The quantity brought forward at Mark-lane by land carriage samples from Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, has been on the same moderate scale; and, notwith standing the dull reports from Liverpool and other pro vincial markets, the trade has maintained a firm tone. Oa Wednesliay several purchases were again made on French account, and, with a comparatively languid de mand for local consumption, factors experienced no difficulty in clearing off the supply at the full terms of Monday last. Subsequently the foreign inquiry rather increased; and, though the millers acted with even greater caution „sm Friday than earlier in the week, this did not prever4 former terms being obtained. llelders of foreign wheat have manifested no anxiety to press business, which may be easily accounted for when we. consider the extremely reduced state of the stocks at this port. The shipments lattl) made to_ the Continent have so greatly reduced the quantity in granary that we much question whether, after that bought within the last fortnight shall have been despatched, more than 50.000 quarters will remain on hand. Under these cir cumstances no surprise can be felt that merchants should have become indifferent about making further sales, and, .t the close of the week, prices were quite as high as in the cc m mencement. The demand for flour has not been by any means active, and the top quotation for toyvn-made has re mained stationary. Ship flour has come to hand rather sparingly ; note ithstanding which, its iiispesal has bet n attended with considerable ditlieuliy, and former terms hale barely been supported. American barrels have likewise moved oft slowly ; and when it became known that prices had receded 2s. 6d per barrel at Liverpool, a reduction of Is. to 2s. per bar: el took place at Mark lane. This happened on Wednesday, but since then confidence has partially returned, in consequence of high quotations frdne France, and the expectation that that country will draw supplies of the article hence. The arrivals of barley, of home growth, have been scanty ; having, however, received 38,040 quarters from abroad, the supply has been more than equal to the demand. The latter has no doubt been diminished by the rise in the temperature, some of the maltsters having discontinued working ; and, as others may be expected shortly to follow, fine qualities have become almost as unsaleable as the secondary sorts. In the absence of extensive operations, quotations have not undergone much change ; but to have succeeded in making sales, eiiher on Wednesday or Friday, it would have been necessary to have accepted less money. Malt has been affected by the dull state of the barley trade ; and with wily moderate exchanges coastwise, the tendency of prices has been downwards. Of the 23,193 quarters of oats received during the week 7,626 quarters are from Ireland. An arrival to ever. that extent from that quarter w a s no t l oo k e d for; and as it is calculated. that further supplies may follow, business in this grain has again relapsed into a state of inactivity. The advance of Monday has, however, been firmly insisted on by factors, and needy purchasers have had no alternative but to comply; under these circum stances buyers have been unwilling to take more than has been absolutely necessary for pressing wants, and the operations have been on a strictly retail scale. As quotations of oats in I eland are relatively much higher than in this country, w* cannot understand what profit can attach to shipment from thence; and we must, there fore, come to the concl us i on th a t th e l a te arrival must i have been n fulfilment of contracts entered into when quotations were at least ss. per quarter higher here than they are at present. The decline submitted to on beans has failed to bring forward buyers, and sales have proceeded slowly since Monday at the reduced rates of that day. Peas have excited rather less attention, but have not been parted with at lower rates. Increased offers of Indian corn to arrive, and the im portant fall which has within the week taken place at Liverpool and in Ireland, have not been without influ ence on the quotations here, and the best qualities of Gulatz might, on Friday, have been contracted for at 60s. per quarter. By the steam-ship Cambria we have advices from New York of the 97th of February, and accounts of corresponding dates from other parts of America. The very large shipments of flour which had been made during the winter had greatly reduced the stocks of the principal Atlantic ports. At New York only about 50,000 barrels were left in stores, and though it was ex pected that the Hudson would be navigable about the middle of March, as only 30,000 barrels were held at Albany, no very large receipts thence were calculated on. The export. of flour from New York from the Ist of September to the 26th of February had amounted to 595,065 barrels. The price of Western Canal, after having been as high as 7 dolls. 50c. to 7 dolls. 75c., had settled down to 7 dolls., which, at the then rate of ex change, would render the price in English money 31s. 10d. per barrel free on board. Freight to Europe was still excessively high, Bs. 6d. to 95. per barrel having been paid for London and Liverpool, and corresponding rates for continental ports. 'vs the future arrivals of bread-stuffs from America will have a material influence on the range of prices in our markets, we beg to direct attention to what has been shipped from the United States during a period of six months, viz., from the Ist of September, 1846, to the 26th of February, 1847 ; flour, 1,650,000 barrels, of which 1,025,000 barrels bad been for Great Britain ; wheat. 200,000 quarters, and Indian corn, 575,000 quar ters ; of the former 150,000 quarters, and of the latter 531,250 quarters had been dispatched to British ports, These exports are certainly very large ; hut do these come up to general expectation ? We think not. By the accounts from the south-eastern parts of Europe it appears that stocks of wheat were everywhet e moderate, but that the somewhat flatter reports from this country and France had tended to check any further advance in quotations. At Marseilles, on the 13th inst., wheat was co m p arativel y neglected, in consequence of the demand fr om L y ons, which had previously been very extensive, having in a great measure ceased. At Trieste, on the 10th of March, business was like wise rather quiet. A day or two previous a parcel of Odessa had been bought for France at 615., whilst for Danube from 565. to 58s. 6d. per quarter had been paid. Vessels were exceedingly scarce, and freight to England 14s. per quarter, with primage. In the Baltic, quotations of wheat have recently risen considerably, owing to an increased demand from France aad the Netherlands. At Dantzic, on the 13th of Aarch, there were no sellers of fine mixed wheat below 725. per quarter; of really fine high mixed none remained. The commoner kinds had been disposed of at from 665. to . GO, per (outer. The weether was then, ilia had for MARCH - 25 1847. some time been, very severe, with heavy falls of snow and with 18 to 16 degrees of frost. From Konigsberg we have Leiter* of the 12th I , )stv t Wheat was then in brisk request, at 665. to 675. p• r quarter for mixed. Fran Stettin our letters are of the 15th of an ; lar4e pti elva , es wh,:at had been made thee-e t,rs-hp rnent to Franco and Belgium, at an athance of i.. 1!- 25., 675. to 68: , . pot - quArttr having been p , ,id r 59. h. Po:nera!dan and Silesian. In barley nothing of iwc..e,it Lad transpire d. At Hamburgh, t,',n Tuesday, wheat as quot-d higher than on that day %cal:, and the supp) Lad (qt.•:.l to tl:e demand ; for god heavy p.Lteels of Led, to arrive, equal to 745. per quarter, free on board, had be, ,n paid. In barley there had not been much doing, but the article, being ttace, had coalman-Jed fult trr:n3. Oats had been freoly taktu at from 255. Gd. to 275. 61. per quvrttr, 'ENSIONS TO SCAOOLMASTERS. The Nlinchester British Teachers' Association hare written to Dr. Kay Shuttleorth, the secretary of the Committee of Education, soliciting an answer to the fol lowing query :—" Will the gratuities in aid of school masters' salaries be exclusively confined to those per sons who shall hereafter be trained according to the regulations of the committee of council in normal schools subject to government inspection, or will those teachers who may be reported efficient and deserving by the au thorised inspector, and who are now engaged, be also eligible to receive those gratuities?" To this the doe tor has given tha annexed answer : Committee of Council on Education, Privy Council Office, Downing-street, March 11, 1847. SIR—I had yesterday to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the Bth inst., in which you inquired whether mas ters of the elementary schools, who have not been trained in a normal school under the inspection of the committee of council, are admissible to the advantages offered by their Lordships' minutes of August and December last, provided that, upon the report of her Majesty's inspectors of schools, my Lords find such masters to be efficient and deserving.. It was very satisfactory to me to have been then enabled to state, that all such masters may enjoy the gratuities offered in their Lordships' minutes, for the training of pupil. teachers and stipendiary monitors apprenticed under the re gulations of their Lordships, as well as the gratuities offered for the successful management of schools of industry, and for general merit. I inform you also, that my L'rds being desirous to offer the strongest inducements to schoolmasters and schoolmis tresses to render long and efficient services to the public, had opened the prospect of a retiring pension to this class of teachers, and that the sole point of distinction which, in their Lordships' recent minutes, had been left between this class of teachers and those who may obtain certificates of merit by a course of training in a normal school under their Lordship's inspection, was the augmentation of salary to which the latter class will become entitled when prowled with a house rent free, and with a salary eug to twice the amount of the stipend granted from the Parliamentary fund. I was able at once to assure you, that my Lords did not intend that any injustice should be done to teachers whose merits and attainments equal those of masters and mistresses regularly trained in a normal school under inspection, and provided with the required certificates of merit; as well as to intimate that their Lordships had under their considera tion the important question, whether teachers who had not obtained such certificates at the close of a course of training in a normal school under inspection, should be admitted to an examination for certificates of merit, The attention of their Lordships had been directed to this subject by numerous letters received from the trustees and managers, and from the masters of schools. My Lords had also before them the resolution of a meeting in Leeds, of the friends of the measures recently adopted . by Government for the promotion of public education. That resolution declares, " That, as the benefits of Go vernment ald are proposed to be confined to those masters and mistresses who have been trained in normal schools already under inspection, this meeting would beg leave re spectfully to suggest that these benefits might for the pre sent be extended to teachers who have not had that advan tage, and who shall be reported to be duly qualified by competent examination." These communications having been carefully considered, I have now th tisfaction to say, that lam authorised to inform you, t the Committee of Council on Education will cause regu ions to be framed, for the purpose of de fining the cbnditions upon which masters or mistresses of schools under their Lordships' inspection, who have not passed through a course of training in a normal school. may be admitted to an examination for three classes of certifi cates, to correspond with those which are to be granted in normal schools. Masters and mistresses who have not received such train ing, but who may, upon this examination, obtain certificates, will thus enjoy the au i y men&tion of salary proposed to be granted, according to it Lordships' minutes of August and December last, to eachers who shall have procured cer ... tificates of merit. I am, sir, yoln obedient servant, (Signed) I. P. K. Snurruzwoanr. Mr. E. Salter, 68, Park-street, Ilulme, Manchester. IRELAND. STATE OF THE PROVINCES. DUBLIN, MARCH 22.—From the counties of Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, and Waterford there are again affEcting account.; of the continuing effects of famine; and in Cork and Sligo particularly typhus fever is raging to a really alarming extent. I should remark, that taking the country generally, there appears to be a decided de crease in the number of deaths from starvation; and the vast importations of Indian corn appears to have pro duced a seasonable relief. COUNTY OF GALWAY.—The Rev. T. Newell, C.C., in a letter to the Galway Mercury, dated " Oranmore, 17th March," says—" About a fortnight ago, I furnishe.l you with the total deaths, amounting to 54, that occurred in this parish since December last, from the effects of starvation. That dismal catalogue has been since aug mented by 33 additional deaths! On this day, the Feast of the Apostle of Ireland, no less than eight individuals are stretched in the cold arms of death from famine, in this parish." RoscommoN, MARCH 20.—The Roscommon Journal says :—" We are in an awful state here—few resident landlords—and the few, however well inclined, unable to meet the afflicting cry of hunger. Our soup establish ment here must be closed in a few days unless aided by Government." COUNTY OF WATERFORD.—DUNGARVON, MARCH 18. —On this day over two thousand of the poor labourers who have been dismissed from the public works, with their starving families, from the surrounding rural districts, came into the poorhouse, with a view of being admitted, or to get out-door reliet. The guardians met, deliberated, and then went home, after announcing to the famishing multitude, who were waiting the " live long day " to get -ome relief, the cheerless intelligence, that they must re turn home again, as they were unable to give them either "in or out-door relief." The Scots Greys were ordered out to the poorhouse to keep the people from the gates, and to make way for the guar dians in their ingress and egress. As soon as the military arrived the unfortunate people spoke to them, and said it would be an act of humanity for them to " commence and shoot them all." Some of the brave Scots actually shed tears at the awful and soul-harrow ing scenes of human misery and suffering they beheld. After the guardians left the board-room, the people saw there was no hope of getting relief at the poor-house, and they then came into town, and stopped opposite Mr. Fisher's bakery. The poor creatures said they had no intention of attacking Mr. Fisher's or any other person's house or property ; they should do nothing but merely go round to the bakers' shops and appeal to their charity for any relief they would be kind enough to give them. The Waterford Freeman, from which this account is taken, then proceeds to describe the scenes which fol lowed at the several bakers' shops, from the windows of which large quantities of bread were thrown to the starving multitude. ASSIZE INITELLIGENCE, NORTH TIPPERARY.—NENAGH, MARCH 21.—Several persons have received sentence of transportation for various periods. The four men engaged in the brutal attack on Mr. Molloy, the pay clerk of the Board of Works, were convicted yesterday, and sentenced to transportation for life. TENANT-RIGHT.—MEETING IN COLERAINE. On Saturday, a meeting was held in the Town-hall of Coleraine, for the purpose of taking into consideration the subject of the state of the tenure of land in Ireland. The following were amongst those present :—Sir H. H. Bruce, Bart., D.L., J.P. ; John Boyd, M.P. ; Henry Richardson, D.L., J.P.; John Crornie, D.L., J.P.; John Montgomery, D.L.. J.P. ; Hugh Lecky, J.P. ; Samuel Lawrence, J.P.; Charles J. Knox, J.P. ; Samuel Orr ; S. M. Green. Barrister; Henry Kyle, Esq., &c. Samuel Lawrence, J.P., presided. Several resolutions were passed with reference to the unsettled state of the tenure of land. IRISH GRAIN MARKETS. LOUGHREA.—On Thursday last there was a pretty good supply of grain at this market, and a considerable fall as to price. The best seed oa s, which might be sold at former markets at 30s. to 355., was sold at 255. to 265. 6d., Inferior from 19s. to 245. A corresponding fall was felt with regard to whole and oat meal ; a few loads of potatoes were sold at from lOid. to Is. per stone.—Galway Mercury. WATERFORD, MARCH 20.—Wheats receded fully Is per barrel since Wednesday. In barley and oats very little alteration to note. The arrivals of Indian corn are still large ; several fresh cargoes to port since last advice. This circumstance, coupled with the ab , ence of country purchasers, has caused a very material abate ment in prices. MR. O'CONNELL'S HEALTH. The following extract from a private letter, received from Hastings on Sunday, will be read with unmixed pleasure :—" Every preparation is being made for the Liberator's departure from this on Saturday next, for Folkstone, with a view of crossing over to France on Monday. He said to me to-day, that he was now, for the first time, anxious to recover. Be assured that his recovery is fully at his command, if he will but eonviuce himself—what is evident to all others—dtat his affection is almost altogether nervous. I look upon it th at h e i s as likely to live as any man of his years with %hum I am acquainted. As to his Italian j ourney, h owever, it will depend entirely on the amount of conq uest h e may atchieve over his own misgivings. When he brightens up amongst us, the wonted power and playfulness is as marked and as felicitous as ever. Some of his remarks shall not easily pass away from my recollection. I per severe in believing that he will return to Ireland a giant refreshed."—Froonan's Journal, Doors open at Ten o'clock CHUBBS' LOCKS, FIRE-PROOF SAFES AND CASII BOXES. every purpose to which Lo cks are II HU BBS' NEW PATENT D ETECTOR v.l LOCKS give perfect security from Fal se Keys and Padicklocks of all applied, , and also detect any attempt to open them. They are me and are strong, secure, simple, and durable. CHUBBS' PATENT COMBINATION L ATCH', for Front Doors, sizes, and for Counting House Doors, &c., are simple in constructb,n, low in price, and quite secure ; the Keys are particularly neat and portable. to resist the falling of brick work, Umbers, &c., in case of fare, PATENT FIRE-PROOF SAFES, BOOK -CASES, CHESTS, &c., made entirely of strong wroug ht Iron, so as effectually of the most skilfuland are also perfectly secure from the a ttacks burglars. CHUBBS' CASH and DEED BOXES, fitted with the DETEC TOR LOCKS CHUBB and SON, 57. St. Paul's Churchyard, London; and C Liverpool C.Chubb and Co., agents, 28,"Lord- s treet, . PATENT PRESERVED FRUI S, BY JAMES COOPER. The sale of these articles is REMOVED froth No. 7 to No. 8, the upper part of St. John•street, Clerkenwell, London, where sample hampers may be had for 18s . each, containing various fruits that are usually preserved, some plain, others in syrrup, in smaller vessels, with the addition of a preserved plum pudding of the best quality, and preserved oranges and mulberries in half pints. By this process these invaluable fruits are most effectually preserved for several years, and may in future be naiad in our desserts at all seasons of the year. This simple but certain apparatus for preserving is on sale as above. Particulars and testimonials will be forwarded by post when requested. THE WELLINGTON SURTOUT. A NEW LIGHT REPELLENT OVER-COAT FOR THE SPRING. —Registered 6 and 7 Vict., cap. 65.-IAT RONISED by H.R.H. PRINcE ALBERT the ROYAL FAMILY, his Grace the COMMANDER -IN-CHIEF,, the PRINCIPAL NOBILITY, and OF FICERS of the MARDS. This gentlemanly garment, cut wlthout seams on the shoulder, of double twist warp and welt, and finest so es tu improve the figure, and which (owing to its elasticity) fits eq , ta lly we ll either ar an over-coat or LIGHT SLTMMER FROCK, the time of ordinary cloth, however good thiliecogautn,ranteed to endure . and maintain its primitive is made of a peculiar cloth, manufactured in the west of England,. e s x a p x r o e n s y sly w fO o r i , wear white or roug h , and although re pellent, is perfectly porous. The sleeves are lined with ar ich dura ble silk, so that the coat slips on and off easily, and, owing to its a u f i i e pe g a a ra d n i c t e y, at ai lea lt st d softness, lightneis, and elasticity, the wearer experiences perfect ease and freedom when the coat is , buttoneu, t oo w s ic i e fet The WELLINGTON -HRTOU I commends Itself to all who desire a quiet, elegant, gentlemanly appearance ; it is kept in every size and leading colour, ready for immediate wear, price Two Guineas and a Rah, net cash on delivery. Every genuine Goat has a stamp bearing the royal arms, with a number indicative of the size, and name and address of the patentee, JAMES FOUGERE, 6, CONDUIT STREET, REGENT..sTRE ET, and 11, POULTRY, near the MAN SION-HOUSE, LONDON. . — ---, THE LATE FOOD RIOTS. It affords us very great pleasure to be able to reiiort that the peace of this county is completely re-established, and that the riots which alarmed and grieved the happilywell disposedmawyerneowentertained that an in at the fishing village wee k apprehensions beginning i r n e n fe i n r referred d of t o thisas a thing which has gone by. In the of Portmahomack, near the eastern extremity of the shipment inhabitants of county, would be resisted, , and, as a precaution ail t y measure, a party of the 27th Regiment were moved upon Monday, from Dingwall to Inver tended gorclon, to be transported thence, if necessary, by the Birkenhead steamer to the scene o f di stur b ance . But the people, to their credit , abstained from opposition, the shipment went on quietly, and the troops had not to advance beyond Invergordon. They remain there for the present—a party . of the 67th, which had pre viously occupied that station, having been withdrawn to Fort-George, with the sanction of the local authorities. The steamer is still in the Frith, and soldiers can be quickly conveyed by her to any place on the coot, in the event of a fresh outbreak. We think it ver y impro bable, however , that th eir services will be again required in this way. —Boss-shire Advertiser. 9sU O R IN E TME O OINTMENT AND D ri l Ls EA . l - 3 3 , 1 FT : Gibbons, of Tivoli-place, Cheltenham, was for two years se dreadfully n N y T I . -11 — LLO A WAY affected with Erysipelas, that she became (however extraordinary it may appear) both blind and deaf from the severity of the disease. CASE E A of V E E R R Y T I s E During the time she was attended by several of the most eminent medical men in Cheltenham, but without receiving any benefit what ever, and as a last resource she tried Holloway's Pllls and ointment , which in two months per fectl y cured the dreadful complaint, and re stored her to health. This remarkable case can be authenticated In every particular, • at the Bookseller's, O. 10, Arcade, Cheltenhani.— , Sold by all Druggists, and at rraesor 1191lowarg NitaIAJAIMICat I A wand. IMMO. . 7,00 6 T S.