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The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-09

RKICT NEWS-(TIIIS DAL)

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CORN EXCFIANGE.
The supply of English wheat on sale to-day was very
moderate, and chiefly the refuse of Monday's market. For
most kinds the demand was in a sluggish state, but we
have no actual change to notice in prices.
In foreign wheat—the show of which was limited—very
few sales took place en former terms. Floating cargoes
realised full quotations.
We had a dull inquiry for barley and malt, at last week's
prices.
There was loss activity in the oat trade, at the late im-
provement in value.
Beaus, peas, and flour realised former rates.

Wheat.
1,010

AILKIVALx TIM 'Mm.
Bar4Bo ley. Malt. flats. Flour.
1,680 1,143 520
-- -- 150 --
700 -- 7,440 --scks,

English ..
Irish •• .•
Foreign ..

5,020

BOROUGH HOP.
Orr market is very Etuntily supplied with most bops, in
which a steady business is doing, at full prices.

WHITECHAPEL.

Each kind of meat met a dull sale to-day, as follows
—Beef, 3s Ocl to 4s Od ; mutton, 3s 2d to 4s 4d ; lamb
5s Od to 6s 2d ; veal, 3s Sd to 4s Sd; pork, 3s 2d to 43 41
per Sibs. by the carcase.

SUPERSTITION IN THE WEBT.—At an early hour on
the morning of the let of May a woman, respectablY,.a_t;
tired and accompanied by mar,
nal,bPeZ
for admittance to the cemetery at Plymouth.
One
last
an elderly gentle
allowed to enter they proceeded to the grave 0 1 n
lawe we' 1
man interred, and the worn, who had a
each way on
her throat, rubbed her neck three timeslmis
urea
this
each side of the grave, departing
'Process it was expected the malady w_o
bef"enia e cured :
London, England, 1855-05-09

value and pleasantness of electricity as a curative
agent, when used under medical direction, adduc-
ing a number of remarkable cases in his own prac-
tice, as well as that of others, by way of illustration.
Aware of this powerful therapeutic having fallee,
into unmerited desuetude by regular practitioners,
we hail with satisfaction an attempt, by one so able
as Dr. Lawrance, to rescue it from the dominion
of ignorance and empiricism into which it has
I fallen.

Memoirs of the Court of England during the Reign
of the Stuarts. By J. Heneage Jesse. Bentley:
This is the third and concluding volume of this
work, which is less a history than a series of
sketches. All the chief characters of the reign of
the Merry Monarch are described in this volume,
which contains thirty-six memoirs—among them
Queen Catherine, Prince Rupert, the Duke of
Buckingham, and many others of equal celebrity.
This volume completes the new and revised edition.

Webster's Royal Red-Book, for April, 1855.

This well-known Court and fashionable register
maintains its high claims to the patronage of all
who move or are in any way interested in what is
called " high life." As usual it comprises a com-
prehensive and accurate street guide, an alphabeti-
cal list of the nobility and gentry, with their town
and country residences, Houses of Lords and Com-
mons, baronets of the -United Kingdom, Crown and
law officers, ambassadors, consuls, bankers, army
and navy agents, hotels, clubs, (tc., and other
valuable information. No one with pretensions to
fashion should be without it.
London, England, 1855-05-09

... 78
Total

The above return has been prepared from returns fur.
niched in May, 1854, as accurately as the records of
this office will permit.
Officers who have applied to be placed on full pay for
active service.
Brevet Captains. Lieuts.
Majors

Quarter-
Masters.

Under 30 years
From 30 to 40 3 ... t 5
From 40 to 50 1 ... ::-.11 ...
Above 50 2 ... 12 ...

- ...

6 28
t 3 Cavalry.
London, England, 1855-05-09

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
Brilliant reception of the Ballet of Kate Kearney.
THIS EVENING.
The successful Equidrama by Nelson Lee, called, THE FIELD
AGAINST THE FAVOURITE !
After which, the SCENES in the CIRCLE, in which Miss Kate
Cooke, the Pearl of the Arena, and Miss Emily Cooke, the world'ls
wonder, will appear. Mr. W. Cooke's sagacious Dwarf Elephants
will perform.
To conclude with a Ballet, by Mrs. G. Healey, called, KATE
KEARNEY, or, the Lakes of Killarney.
Anew Military Act Drop, painted by Fenton, has been added to
the Embellishments.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, Jun.
London, England, 1855-05-09

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)

GRAVESEND, Wednesday, 10,39 a.m.
Wind, W. ; tide, half ebb ; weather fine.
Arrived, May B—Aleeste and laene, from Port Adelaide.
Arrived, May 9—Poregrund, from Frederickahold.
DEAL, Wednesday, 10.26 a.m.
Wind, W.S.W. • light, and fine. ,
pauck..:Bryn-y:Mor, from Africa, for London.
London, England, 1855-05-09

SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS.

SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday.—Our attention has been
called to an enormous pair of shears which are now being
erected at the eastern side of the:outer dock, and which
form a prominent and striking object amongst the im-
provements which are being made to render this dock
one of the most perfect in its arrangements and facili-
ties.
An attempt was made to place them in position a few
days since ; but owing to an accident by which th.7ce
of one of the legs was broken, they were taken down
for a new cap to be supplied.
by steam, the engine being of 8 horse power,
d pabie of raising
The shears are of large proportions,
upon the high-pressure principle, and
capable
feet 7 inches
a weight of 60 tons. The front_n legs,
cse arid their diameter
long, the back legs 104 fettfi6 i and will
co ye
aced
The admirable
si"aere shipped. a:
s2efaewe ta
r6cLi nacnhde st. h e T 1
ehgei;
guson, of London. .
lizi2fmnerniye
whoarsk bbeyeniuessMessrs.
supplied r
ebry.
the directors of the y are
undeterred by expense,
making
every effort, '
for
the From these and othseoruitinhpanirolvlomnenDtsocitkiscoobmvpinauns that
as—ndthheoirrsee
ac-
commodation of
cattle and contiguity to
the railway terminus, from
whence a tramway is c
ducted which passes round the whole of thequays on.
; the
transhipped ; the large cattle sheds (a range of
fcaocnilsittyruwctiitohn
wofhitchhescae
capable of holding 400 horses or cattle)
graving docks, and its importan ; the extensive
packet station, entitle it tce as the foreign mail-
o a consideration
the attention of Government well worthy
We may also notice that the
and the shipping interest.
now being considerably widened, entrance to the dock is
entering with greater ease. to allow of vessels
no comment, when it is This is a point which needs
mails from foreign considered that the arrival of the
with which avessel can
at all hours renders the facility
can enter the docks at night with
safety a great desideratum.
In
._connection with this, it may be observed, that
though Government have em l •p to in the transport ser-
vice some of the finest and quickest of the several mail
companies' steam-ships, thus leaving the said companies
to carry and bring home the mails with a reduced num-
ber of vessels—yet the arrival and departure of the mails
to their dates—with but very little digression—has been
accomplished ; and further evidence is furnished of the
great facility afforded in the export and import duties of
these decks by the readiness with which the freights of
vessels can be shipped and landed, coaled, and prepared
for sea.
The order with which everything connected with the
docks is conducted is worthy of comment, and reflects
great credit upon the dockmaster and the executive.

PRICE OF SaxEn.—The bar silver brought by the last
Mexican packet has been disposed of today for shipment
to the East Indies at 61id. per ounce, being an &dm°.
of id. pao dollars gra Cot yet sow
London, England, 1855-05-09

Agua. Fria
Anglo Auatrin. Gold
Anglo Californian
Australian
Australian Cordillera
Ave Maria
Baden (Gd. Duchy of,
Blmnarvon Iron and
Coal

British Iron
Bro.zilianlmp.(issue;
at 1:5 pm.)
Do. Coenes & Cuiab
Do. St. John Del Re's
Carson's Creek
Clarendon Cons. Min
Co. of Jamaica
Cobre Copper
Colonial Gold
Copper Min. of Enc.
Do. Pref. 7. p. cew
Copiapo.
English and Austin
Copper Smeltg
Fortuna
General
Gt.NuggetVcinßcg
Great Polgooth..— .
Liberty
Linares.
Lusitanian

Mariquita . ••••
New Granada

New Linares Minim
and Smelting Co
Nouveau Monde

Pontgiba ad Silver
Lead Min. & Smelt
Port Philip
Quartz Rock
Rhymney Iron
Do. New
Santiago de Cuba....,
South Australian '
Tin Croft
United Mexican
Faller
West Mariposa
Worthing Mining of
Austrilia
Yuba
London, England, 1855-01-16

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS.

LONDON AND SOUTH•EASTE)IN RAlLWAL—Traffic re•
turn for the week ending Jan. 13, 1855 £17,193 19 1
Corresponding week last year 11,755 11 3

Increase in 1354 £1,438 7 10
LONDON, BRIGHTON, AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY.—
Traffic return for the week ending Jan. 13,
1855 ............................... ................ £ 9,980 4 9
Corresponding week last year 9,061 2 6
Total of the half-year to this dak, 1855 20,151 711
Total of the half-year to this date, 1854 17,15b 13 2
London, England, 1855-01-16

CALCUTTA COMMERCIAL.

We continue to report a better business in exports so far
as linseed, rice, jute, and saltpetre are concerned, which
have been in improved demand, and consequently higher
prices have been paid. In indigo we have heardof nothing
with the exception of a small public sale, consisting of last
year's remains, of which a portion only was sold. In raw
silks also little has been done, though better rates we
think might be got for good qualities, if there were any in
the market. All other goods remain in the same position
as reported last.
The steamer Shanghai arrived on the 30th ult., with
dates from Hong Kong to the 14th, Singapore 22d, and
Penang 24th ult. She brings advises from Shanghai to the
4th ult. Bengal opium had declined to $255, owing to
heavy supplies and limited demand. Exchange on London
down to 6s. 4d. to 6s. 5d , and on Calcutta Rs. 320 to 322
per 100 dole. At Canton the price of opium had been
forced up by gambling to 372. dole. Patna, and 380 dols.
Benares, with an upward tendency. Saltpetre was in great
demand, the market being quite bare, and as high as 14
dole. per picul had been offered. Exchanges on London at
Canton 4s. 9d., and on Calcutta Rs. 239 to 240 per 100
dollars.
Our inipoTt market continues very dull, the demand La-
ing rather limited, and dealers keeping back in the expec-
tation of obtaining their wants on more favourable terms,
owing to the heavy supplies now coming into the market.
All descriptions, with the exception of one or two staples,
have partially declined in value.
The increasing tightness of the money market, noticed
previously, induced the directors of the Bank of Bengal at
their last meeting on Thursday to raise their rates of in-
terest 1 per cent. all round. In Government Securities a
few transactions have taken place at previous rates ; there
is little speculation going on in the bazaar.
EXCHANGE has been gradually advancing, Bank Bills at
six months' sight having sold at 25., and documents at
2s. Old. to 2s. Oad. A good number of bills received by
the steamer Shanghai from China have been thrown into
the market.

FREIGHTS continue in almost the same positions as last
week ; in some instances slightly advanced rates were
paid.

INDIGO.—At a public sale held on the 27th ult., about
150 chests of inferior description were brought forward,
and a portion sold at Rs. 40 to 90 per maund, the rest
having been bought in.
London, England, 1855-01-16

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deck will be reserved for their accommodation. The re;
maining portion of the English huts, which for some
tinio past have been lying at the Southampton Docks,
are to be at once despatched by the screw transport
Amity, 177, and the chartered steam-ship Rajah, be-
longing to the Peninsular and Oriental Company. There
are in all 100 huts for the use of the officers, and 55
which are to be devoted to the accommodation of the
privates. The Amity will convey about 80, and the
Rajah the remainder. Should the latter vessel have
any space remaining, after taking on board her portion
of the wooden houses, she will be filled up with stores,
&c., either at Southampton or Portsmouth. The Amity
will leave for the Black Sea, if possible, to-morrow,
and the Rajah on Thursday. The Loire, screw steam-
ship, chartered by Messrs. Crockford and Co., wine
merchants, of St. James'-street, will leave Southamp-
ton Docks this morning with the following cargo of
wines, spirits, &c., for sale among the army and
navy in the Crimea and Black Sea :-2,510 cases of
wines and spirits, in one and two dozen cases ; 1,171
quarter-casks, octaves and half-octaves, and a few hogs-
heads of wine ; 100 cases of Liserrits, 12 ditto oatmeal
and groats, 20 ditto hams, 7 ditto tobacco, 30 firkins of
tet r.r, and a large quantity of provisions. In addition
to die above, the Messrs. Crockford have engaged to
emnvey, free o JchargP' about 500 packages and parcels
which are being forwarded by friends to various officers
and 'nen engaged in the Crimea. There are also on
board a large quantity of wire rope, trucks, and light
pair-wheeled drays, for the more easy disposition of the
goods on their arrival. Twelve horseloxes are ranged
on deck, two of which will be used in the conveyance of
ponies from Southampton, and the remainder will re-
ceive ten mules at Gibraltar. These are to be employed
in the distribution of the wines, spirits, and provisions.
Her Majesty's screw steamship Himalaya will go into
the west dock of Southampton this morning, should
there be sufficient water. Her steam has been up fir
the purpose of testing her engines, which are now in an
efficient state of repair. The General Screw Company's
steamship Crcesus, 2,500 tons, which has been chartered
by the English Government for the purpose of convey-
ing detachments from Portsmouth to the Crimea, will
be removed from the large graving dock in the course of
a week. Her hands are ordered to ship on Friday, and
there is now no doubt that she will very shortly be
ready for sea.
London, England, 1855-01-16

READING SAUCE, for Fish, Game, Gravies,
Rashes, Stakes. &e.-=.7011k and CHARLEA COCKS, the
Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers of the celebrated READING
SAUCE, beg to CAUTION the Public azainst the daily frauds prac-
tised by many persons, who are offering their spurious imitations as
the genuine Reading Sauce. This sauce is patronised and recom-
mended by most families in the kingdom, and for general use it
stand. unrivalled. It is sold by all respectable Fish Sauce Venders.
Be particular in asking for "Cocks' Reeling Sauce," which is pre-
pared ONLY by John and Charles Cocks, at their Manufactory, Duke -
street, Reading. All others are counterfeits. Observe the name,
"J. and C. CocKs, Reading," on the seal and label of each bottle :
without this none are genuine.
London, England, 1855-01-16

actly known. They have been greatly asto-
nished at what they have seen in Calcutta, and
the impression made upon them may be use-
ful if they dare to tell their master what the
power of the English in India is when they return
to Ava. The Friend of India now states that the
Embassy has come simply on a complimentary or
friendly visit, and has nothing to ask. Such at
least is the statement of the ambassadors them-
selves ; but when they can obtain the ear of the
Governor-General they will probably have some ,
request or other to prefer. Lord Dalhousie's vice-
royalty seems likely to have an auspicious termi-
nation, for besides having the envoy of the haughty
Burman monarch at his feet, the Ameer of Cabul
is suing for British friendship, and the Khan of
Kokan soliciting drill instructors to train his
soldiers, and improve his means of resisting foreign
aggression.

The internal state of the country is most satisfac-
tory, and much of this is due to Lord Dalhousie.
The Governor-General is making much of the
Burmese ambassadors, who ar• a mean-looking set
of fellows, with Malay countenances and emaciated
bodies, evidently opium-eaters or smokers.
London, England, 1855-01-16

A.D. 1720.

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION,
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
OFFICES—ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
BRANCH OFFICE-29, PALL-MALL.
Octavius Wigram, Esq., Governor.
The Hon. J. T. Leslie Melville, gub-Governor.
George Pearkes Barclay, Esq., Deputy-Governor.
DIRECTORS.
Henry Bainbridge, Esq. Sir John Wm. Lubbock, Bart.
Edmond S. P. Calvert, Esq. Charles John Manning, Esq.
John Garrett Cattley, Esq. Henry Nelson, Esq.
Alexander Colvin, Esq. Edward Howley Palmer, Esq.
Edward Maxwell Daniel, Esq. Sir John Henry Polly, Bart.
William Davidson, Esq. Abraham George Robarts, Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell, Esq. Charles Robinson, Esq.
Robert Hanbury, jun.. Esq. William Soften, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Tetlow Hibbert, Esq. Thomas Tooke, Esq.
James Stewart Hodgson, Esq. William Wallace, Esq.
Lancelot Holland, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq.
MEDICAL REFEREE--SEURIIeI Solly, Esq., I.R.S.

Notice.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment of Fire Pre-
miums falling due at Christmas will expire on the 9th of January.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected with this Cor-
poration of advantageous terms.
The Assured are exempt from the liabilities of partnership, and
payment of their claims is guaranteed by a large invested capital-
stock.
In the Life Department, assurances are granted with participation
In profits, or, at lower Premiums, without such participation.
The Reversionary BONUS on Life Policies has averaged 2 per
Cent. per annum on the sum assured, or 46 per cent. on the Premiums
paid.
Any sum not exceeling 10,0001. may be assured en one Life.
The Corporation bears the cost of Policy Stamps and Medical Fees,
and requires no entrance-money. The Assured arc subject to no
expense but the Premium. No extra charge is made for service in the

LOANS are granted on Life Policies to their full values.
This Corporation affords all the advantages of modem practice,
with the stability of an office safely constituted under Rol Charter
and Special Acts of Parliament, and tested by the experience of
nearly a century and a half. Thero is but one older life office in
existence.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
JOHN A. HIGHAM, Actuary and Secretary.
London, England, 1855-01-16

100 Aberdeen.
8, Ambg. Nottng Bost
and Eastn.
all Behest & Ballymena.
all Firming. Wolverh. &
Stour Va11ey........
291 Birkenhd. Lancsh.
Cheshire Junet,...:.
all Do. Chesh. & Birk.,
£5O and £25 Cons.
19 Do., £20..............
30 Blyth & Tyns origina-
.£2s (issd. at £45,.
100 Bristol and Exeter...
100 Caledonian
21s. Carmarthen and. Car
digan
all Chester & Holyhead
all Cork and Bandon
all Cork, Black, & Pass
16 Cornwall
11 Crieff Junction
45 Dublin&BeifastJuuc
all Dundee Perthd.aber-
deen Junction
all Do. New
100 • East Anglian
all Eastern Counties
100 Eastern Union, A
Stock .
100 De., B. Stock
81 Do., New A
100 East Lancashire
100 Edinburgh & Glasgow
91 Edinb. and Peebles
100 Edin.Prth &Dundee
1 Forth & Clyde June.,
100 Glasgow& S. Western
100 Great Northern
100 Do., A. Stock
100 Do., B. Stock
AO Gt. Sth. &West. (Ire )1
100 Great Western
100 Do. Stour Val. Bali
Gua. Stk
all Irish South-Eastern
all Lancaster & Carlisle
14i Do., Thirds
4 Do. New Thirds
100 Lancash. andYorksh
19s Do., Fifths
Do. Wet. Riding Un
all Liv:Crsby.&Southpt
all London & Blackwal
100 Lond. Bright & S.Cst.
100 Lond. and N. Westn,
12 Do. Fifths
1 Do.lo/.5h.,M&8...•
21 Do. Eighths
1100 London andS. Westn
42. Do., £5O
34 Do., £4O
all Lndrry& Col eraine
all LndndriT. & Ennisk.
100 Vanch.Shof.&Lincln
44- Do., Man. & Lin. Un
100 Midland
100 Do. Birmng. St Derby
all Midi& G. West. (Ire, )
221 Do. Half Shares
ell Newcastle &Carlisle
5i Newmkt.BuryExten.
211 Nwpt.Aberg. &
S Newry &Enniskillen
all Newry Warrenpoint
and Rostrevor
100 Norfolk
31 Northn.Counties Un.
100 North British
all I North Devon, No. 1
all Do., No. 2
all Do., 1 A Deferred
all Do., 1 B Guarantee'•
100 N. Eastern—Berwicl;
20 Do. do. Extension
13 Do.do. Purch
all Do. Leeds
100 Do. York
all North Loudon
Do. New £lO
11 1; N.&S.Wstrn.,Hanip-
stead, and City Jn..
171 North Staffordshire..
all North Western..
all N. &S. Westrn. June.
1 Nuneaton, Hinckley,
and Leicester
100 Oxford, Worcester, &
Wolverhampton
6 Portsmouth
100 Scottish Central
100 Scottish Midland
all Shrewsby. & Hera"
si Shropshire Union
Do. A, B, C,&
paid up at per cue
all South Devon
00 Soath Eastern
South Wales
+5 i. Yrksh. & Riv. Dun
5 Do
8 Staines, Wok. &Wok
Il tockton St Darling.
3tcekton & Hartlepl
100 raff Valo
9 Do. £lO shares.
100 Do. Pref., No. 1
21 Thames Haven Dock
and Railway
all Vale of Neath
all Waterfd. & Kilkenny',
all Waterford&Limeriek
18 West Cornwall.
3 West End of London
and. Crystal Palace
all West London
ills. Wimblecin & Croydon
London, England, 1855-01-16

J. W. FEESIIFIELD, Esq., M.P., F.R.S.—Chairman.
FOWLER Nxwasm, Esq.—Deputy Chairman.
GEORGE CARR. GLYN, Esq.„ M.P.—Treasurer.
FIRE: LIFE : ANNUITIES: RETERSIONS.
Cornhill and Pall Mall, London.
Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament.

LIFE INSURANCES granted from Fifty to Ten Thousand Pounds,
at Rates particularly favourable to the Younger and Middle periods
of Life. _ __ _ .

No Charge for Stamp Duties 02 Life Poreles.
Every Class of FIRE and LIFE Insurance transacted.
Medical Fees generally paid.
Prospectuses,—with Life Tables, on various plans,—may be had
at the Offices ; and of any of the Agents.

WILLIAM NEWMABCII,
Secretary.
London, England, 1855-01-16

LLOYD'S SHIPPING--(THIS DI Y.)

LONDON, Jan. 16.—Wind this day at Noon, light
north-westerly breeze, and fine weather. There was a fall
of snow early this morning.
PORTSMOUTH, JaU. 15.—Wind, N. Sailed—Cariolanus,
for the Crimea; Enniskillen, do.
FALMOUTH, Jan. 15.—Wind, E.N.E. Arrived_skag.
man, from Batavia, for Amsterdam.
SHIELDS, Jan. 15.—Wind, W. Arrived—Ludwig,
from Schiedam ; Stephen and Sarah, Rio Grande.
NEWPORT, Jan. 15.—Sailed—Ardent, for St. Thomas.
JERSEY, Jan. 14.—Wind, E.S.E. Sailed—Ariel, for
Bahia ; Souvener, Barbadoes.
swjiteirrY and Elizabeth, and
a foreign roundhouse on dock,
oun
WATERFORD, Jan. 14,—Wind, S.E. Arrived—Devon,
from St. John's, Newfoundland.
unknown,ri g M L
D 0 N
brig, Jan. u a
ml5O The b.
are en shore on the Black Tail ; several vessels and boats
are in attendance.
WEXFORD, Jan. 14. The Holooko, which got on Tuskar
Rocks, 11th inst., has been got off and Placed ashore, near
Carnsoro Point ; several pieces of her bottom are floating
about ; cargo expected to be saved.

(tEu ELECTRIC THLEGII.A.PII.)
LlVElirooL, Tuesday, 11.15 a.m.
Wind, N.E.E.
Arrived—Trinmfrom phant,' Palermo ; Viana, St. Do-
mingoQUEENSTOWN, Jan. 11.
Wind, E.
lt i; o Gabriel,Gra nd o ; 81:1 at :TV ee ciu r ; Flora, St. Catherine ; Con-
dor,ia d a .
Arrived—Marina, from Marseilles ; Volante, Gallipoli.

raining.
'Wind, W.
El.U:tilidAeit:lNasliGt,hßiNoAuDVlE,BssilrfirNoToDl:ll;TTnEeLsdEaGyn,A9P.l.2) a. m
Arrived, Jan. IG—Elizabeth, from Dunkirk.
DEAL, Tuesday, 9.25 a.m.
Wind, N.W. ; light, thick fog.
Anchored—Royal Family, from London, for Calcutta.
Nothing further is known of the vessel reported on the
Goodwin Sand yesterday morning, as the weather has con-
tinued very thick, and the boats that went to her assist-
ance not having returned.
London, England, 1855-01-16

RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan s.—The Russian Military
Gazette publishes to-clay a register of the names of
officers who fell at Alma, or have since died of their
wounds. The total loss sustained was forty-six
officers killed, including two generals and eight
staff officers. Prince Paskiewitch has arrived,
according to report, in Gatschina. The Grand
Duke Alexander is likewise awaited there. The
Christmas festival commences to-morrow, and in
many houses it is kept up for the space of three or
four days. A little more activity reigns in conse-
quence amongst the public. The cold is not severe,
nor is a rigorous winter expected. Great activity
is displayed in the Finnish ports. Complaints of
the want of shipping to carry off the stock of raw
material on hand are being made. The ice will, it
is feared, soon set in, and put an end to all navi-
gation. An Odessa merchant of the name of Maas
has been publicly thanked by the Czar for the gift
of 2,000 shirts, which he has sent to the army in
the Crimea. _ _

Overwhelming as are the forced contributions of
provisions for the troops and provender fur the
horses which the inhabitants of Poland have to
make as their quota of the war expanses, they may
be considered light in comparison with those to
which the provinces of Podolia and the Ukraine
are subjected. Those of Podolia alone amounted
to more than four millions of silver roubles during
the past year ; and them forced contributions will
never be paid for. .Several thousand waggons,
which, with the necessary number of horses and
drivers, were required by the Government in the
month of September last for the transport of pro-
♦isions, baggage, and soldiers, have not only yet
not been returned, but have actually never since
been heard of.

Recruiting is carried on in Poland to a much
greater extent, and with more oppressive severity,
than in Russia Proper. The third levy in particu-
lar was most heavily felt, so that when it is com-
pleted Poland will have but few men left capable
of bearing arms. More than 60,000 men have been
raised in Poland during the past year, of whom,
however, the fourth part were carried off in the
hospitals by sickness and disease before they were
able to join the regiments for which they were
destined. The cholera still ravages the unhappy
country, but it is typhus which has decimated the
ranks of the recruits.
Prince' Paskiewitch is still at St. Petersburg, and
is not expected to return to Warsaw for several
weeks. It is said that the Czar will accompany
him, for the purpose of inspecting the state of the
fortresses and the active army in Poland, acid, of
course, lie will not fail to fanaticiso his men by
giving them—his blessing.
London, England, 1855-01-16

J ULLIEN'S CONCERTS.
ROYAL rrALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
THE BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL THIS EVENING.
This Evening (Tuesday), Jan. 16, the Beethoven Festival will take
• p'ace, on which occasion the following Works of that great empo.er
will ba performed :—Overture, Leonora ; grand Concerto in C minor,
for Pianoforte (the entire work), performed by Madame Pleyel; Aria,
In questa tomba Oscura, sung by Miss Dolby; grand Concerto in D,
for violin (the complete work), performed by Herr Ernst; the Spit.
Phony in C minor (the entire work); concluding with the celebrated
Triumphal March.
The Second Fart will be Miscellaneous, and include the Allied
Armies Quadrille, assisted by the three Bands ofher Majesty's Guards ;
new song, The Victory of the Alma, sung by Miss Dolby; Solcs,
Cornet, nerl" ; Clarionet, M. Wuille ; the Pantomime Qua-
drille ; the Atlantic Galop ; God Save the Queen, Partant pour la
Syria, &c.
London, England, 1855-01-16

LEEDS, JAN. 15.

STOOK EXCHANGE.—There were few transactions today,
except such as were for speculation for the account end of
January. Lancashire and Yorkshires, 75i; Midlajids, 70i;
Leeds Northern, Fifths, prem.

PRICES 01! SHARES
IN BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTHER COM•

PANIES' StOCIC

From the Official List.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENING
LONDON, FRIDAY, JAN. 9, 1855.
London, England, 1855-01-16

RUSSIA.

Sr. PETERSBURG, Jan s.—The Russian Military
Gazette publishes t•-day a register of the names of
officers who fell at Alma, or have since died of their
wounds. The total loss sustained was forty-six
officers killed, including two generals and eight
staff officers. Prince Paskiewitch has arrived,
according to report, in Gatschina. The Grand
Duke Alexander is likewise awaited there. The
Christmas festival commences to-morrow, and in
many houses it is kept up for the space of three or
four days. A little more activity reigns in conse-
quence amongst the public. Tho cold is not severe,
nor is a rigorous winter expected. Great activity
is displayed in the Finnish ports. Complaints of
the want of shipping to carry off the stock of raw
material on hand are being made. The ice will, it
is feared, soon set in, and put an end to all navi-
gation. An Odessa merchant of the name of Maas
has been publicly thanked by the Czar for the gift
of 2,000 shirts, which he has sent to the army in
the Crimea.

Overwhelming as are the forced contributions of
provisions for the troops and provender ftr the
horses which the inhabitants of Poland have to
make as their quota of the war expenses, they may
be considered light in comparison with tho3e to
which the provinces of Podolia and the Ukraine
are subjected. Those of Podolia alone amounted
to more than four millions of silver roubles during
the past year • and these forced contributions will
never be paid for. Several thousand waggons,
which, with the necessary number of hordes and
drivers, were required by the Government in the
month of September last for the transport of pro-
visions, baggage, and soldiers, have not only yet
not been returned, but have actually never since
been heard of.

Recruiting is carried on in Poland to a much
greater extent, and with more oppressive severity,
than in Russia Proper. The third levy in particu-
lar was most heavily felt, so that when it is com-
pleted Poland will have but few men left capable
of bearing arms. More than 60,000 men have been
raised in Poland during the past year, of whom,
however, the fourth part were carried off in the
hospitals by sickness and disease before they were
able to join the regiments for which they were
destined. The cholera still ravages the unhappy
country, but it is typhus which has decimated the
ranks of the recruits.

Prince Paskiewitch is still at St. Petersburg, and
is not expected to return to Warsaw for several
weeks. It is said that the Czar will accompany
him, for the purpose of inspecting the state of the
fortresses and the active army in Poland, and, of
course, he will not fail to fanaticise his men by
giving them—his blessing.
London, England, 1855-01-16

BOW-STREET.-(TRIS RAY.)

SHOCKING DESTITUTION.—This morning a poor,
miserable-looking woman, with an infant at her breast,
and two poor little things following her, were placed
before Mr. henry by an officer of the Strand Union.
The poor creature seemed quite exhausted with hunger
and disease.

The parish officer, a well-fed•looking person, said the
woman at the bar refused to pick the allotted quantity of
oakum this morning, after having had a night's lodging.
She said she wanted to be taken before a magistrate.
The poor woman said she appearod andreteived a medical
order for comforts, and also an order for admission into
the house. Oa being told this morning to pick the oakum,
she said it was impossible to do it, she had not strength.
On producing her medical order it was torn in half and
thrown at her. She had not tasted food sinco yester:
day.

Mr. Henry, to the labour master—Why did you not
take her to the doctor ?—The man said she did not tell
him she was ill.

Mr. Henry—Not tell you. Why her looks are suf-
ficient. Take her to the doctor immediately.

As the poor creature was leaving the office, accom-
panied by the man, the magistrate called him back, and
told him to tell the doctor to take great care of her,
or he should have to make some strong remarks on his
(the labour-master's) conduct in this affair.
London, England, 1855-01-16

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and Loan Company ,
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Australia
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London, England, 1855-01-16

NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

The Cossack, Captain Fanshawe, is under orders to
sail from Devonport for Scotland, taking provisions for
the ships on that coast.
The Avon, tender, Master Commander Veitch, re.
turned to Devonport, from Portsmouth, on Sunday.
The Esk, 20, screw corvette, Captain Birch, retorted
to Spithead on Sunday night. It is reported that she
will go into Portsmouth harbour to have her mainmast
replaced, as the step interferes with the shaft.
London, England, 1855-01-16

PROMOTION IN TILE ARMY.

The following has been issued by the Commander
of the Forces :—.

" GENERAL ORDER.
" December, 28, 1854.

"The following letter from the General Commanding-
in-Chief is published for tho ieformatien of the army.
" In obedience to her Majesty's commands the com-
manding officer of each regiment will be so good as to
transmit to Lient.-Colonel Steele, military secretary, the
nams of the non-commissioned officer whom, in consi-
deration of his meritorious service, he may deem best en-
titled to a commission.
" Horse Guards, December 11, 1854.

"'My Lord,—lhave had the honour to receive the
Queen's commands to acquaint your lordship that, as a
mark of her Majesty's recognition of the meritorious ser-
vices of the non-commissioned officers of the army
serving under your lordship's command in the recent
brilliant operations in the Crimea, it is her Majesty's
desire that you will be pleased to transmit to me the
name of one sergeant of each regiment of cavalry, of the
three battalions of Foot Guards, and of every regiment
of the Line, in order that I may submit them to her
Majtsty for promotion to a cornotcy or ensigncy.
" lam further commanded by the Queen to desire
that with the view to render immediately available the
services of these meritorious men, your lordship will be
pleased to appoint provisionally, and pending her Ma-
jesty's pleasure, the sergeants of the cavalryand the Line
so recommended, as cornets or ensigns, each in his own
regiment, and to post the sergeants to be promoted from
the Guards to such regiments of the Line as you may
consider most advisable under the circumstances of the
service.

" In conclusion, lam commanded to acquaint you
that, on the several recommendations being approved by
the Queen, it is her Majosty,a inttntion that the commis-
sion in each case shall bear date the sth of November,
1854.-4 have the honour to be, my lord, your lordship's
most obedient servant, (Signed) " HARDINGE.
"`Field-Marshal the Lord Itag,hiu, &c."
London, England, 1855-01-16

TRIESTE, JAN. 11.—The addition of the Radetsky
steam frigate to the Austrian navy was celebrated yes-
terday with prayers, church music, the national hymn,
firing of cannons, and a ball, at which the Archduke
Max stayed till 3 o'clock this morning. The Duke and
Duchesa of Brabant are here.
London, England, 1855-01-16

Ito the House of Commons, and through it to the
country. Messages were sent from the Admiralty to
the War-office, from the Ministry of War to the Ord-
nance, from the Ordnance to Deptford, and then came
back to the source from which they originally pro-
ceeded." In short, we have a War Department only in
name. The Ordnance, the Transport Service, the Com-
missariat, the Horse Guards, are as independent of one
another—each as much bent upon doing everything for
itself, without interference from the rest—as ever. The
Minister at War may issue commands, but th,•'se subor•
ciinate departments only obey then► if they like and as
they like. For this scandalous state-of anarchy in the
service many are, doubtless, muse or less to blame ; but
the principal responsibility must rest upon him who
undertook-to fuse them into a harmoniously working
system, and has failed to do so. TLe Duke of New-
castle cannot have imagined that he could work his de-
partment without a staff ; and with what kind of a
staff has he surrounded himself ? A glance at its com-
position will show that, with one exception, he has
selected his subordinates, not from the War-office, but
from the Colonial-office and the TreiAury. He is en-
deavouring to work in a field entirely new to him, with
the assistance of men who know as little about it as
himself. As for Mi. Siiney Herbert, no one can
imagine why a Secretary at War has been left in the
new arrangement, except to be in the way of the Minister
at War.—Daily News.

LETTERS FROM THE SEAT OF WAIL

CAMP BEFORE SEBASTOPOL,
DECEMBER 30.
London, England, 1855-01-16

ODESSA.

DEC. 31.—The reserve of the 10th division of
infantry has left for the Crimea. A body of ca-
valry has now followed these troops. General
Schabelski makes excursions from this place and
directs the route of the divisions of cavalry coming
from the military colonies. The light cavalry _of
Cossacks is also posted in strong detachments here,
between Luders' corps (whose head-quarters are
in Ismail) and the Dnieper. Towards the line of
the southern army, which is directed against
Austria, the advancing cavalry force is chiefly
composed of heavy regiments, many of which are
said to have again changed their winter canton-
ments. The want of necessaries ,of all kinds is
severely felt by the array in the Crimea, and our
medical men who have been sent to the army cry
out about it very loudly. The Russian troops are,
in fact, literally destitute. They were packed off
in a hurry by post across the steppe to Sebas-
topol, and they were taught to believe, especially as
the Grand Dukes were present, that they should
drive the Allies into the sea. It has turned out
otherwise, and now the Russian army has greater
privations to endure than the enemy. The troops
that have since left us have been forwarded with
more foresight ; their progress is slower, but unin-
terrupted. Frosts have been frequent lately, and
if theycontinue we shall have our harbours covered
with ice. The change in the temperature has been
sudden, for last week the thermometer stood at
noon as high as 13 deg. above zero (Reaum.), but
since then its fall has averaged 2 deg. per day.
Some time back I stated in a letter, that four
circles of the new Russian military colonies had
offered their stock of rye and oats for sale, but a
publication appearing to-day declares that after
them the eight first circles had done the very same
thing. The reason of this stop is, that all the
troops in those colonies have been mobilised and
sent away ; consequently, the stores of grain are
turned into money, being no longer required by
the colonists.
London, England, 1855-01-16

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Trim DAT —Morning 0 tnin.aftor 0 Evening 59 min...ft. 11
To.`fORBZIV - Morning 30 min.after 12 Evening 59 inin.aft. 12

THE WEATRER.—Seat Orites, Jan. IG.
TraiIIIOXITER, IN THE SHADE
41— highest since noon yesterday.
37—:owest this morning and during the night.
43—this day, at noon.
BAHOMrTEB, 30'03.
WIND, N. Moderate, with cloudy and sunshiny
weather. Rain in the night.
London, England, 1855-01-16

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and Loan Company
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Australia, & Chine
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Australian
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Australia
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of England
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all New South Wales
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Corporation
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all Do. Now
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London, England, 1855-01-16

MJULLIEN'S CONCERTS.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPEItA, COVENT-GAR.DEN.
LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
THE BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL THIS EVENING.
This Evening (Tuesday), Jan. 16, the Beethoven Festival will take
Place, on which occasion the following Works of that great c -imposer
will be performed :—Overture, Leonora ; grand Concerto in C minor,
for Pianoforte (the entire work), performed by Madame Fley el;
Aria,
In questa tomba Oscura, sung byMi's Dolby ; grand Concerto
for violin (the complete work), performed by Herr Ernst ; the Sym-
phony in C minor (the entire work); conclud.ng with the celebrated
Triumphal March.
The Second fart will be Miscellaneous, and include the Allied
Armies Quadrille, assisted by the three Bands oflier Maje,ty's Guards ;
new song, The Victory of the Alma, sung by Miss Dolby ; Solos,
Cornet, Herr Kcenig ; Clarionet, M. Wuille ; the Pantomime Qua-
drille ; the Atlantic Galop ; God Save the Queen, Partaut pour la
Syria, Bcc.

PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Promenade, Upper Boxes, Amphitheatre Stalls, and Am-
phitheatre ...... .... • • • • • • • •• • • •• . • •• •
Dress Circle
Private Boxes for Six Persons on the Grand Tier 3! s. 6d.
Ditto ditto First Tier ..
Ditto Four Parsons en the Second Tier. l2s. Od.

Commenoe sit Eight. Places and Private Boxes :may he engaged
st the Box-office of the Theatre, and Private Boxes of the principal
musicsellers and librarians.

Ell, MASQUE.
M. Jullien begs most respectfully to state that hia Concerts will
terminate on Friday, Februery 2, with a Grand Bal Masque, to be
given on a scale of unprecedented splendour.
London, England, 1855-01-16

ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.

The Cunard steam-ship Cambria arrived in the Mersey
yesterday morning, having on board 213 rank and file,
composed of sick and wounded from various regiments,
8 civil servants, 29 women, 8 children, and 8 horses.
The officers are, Quartermaster Lilley, of the Grena-
dier Guards, who has charge of the invalids ; Captain
Vial's, of the 95th ; Paymaster Wheatley, 42d ; Colonel
Warren, 55th ; Hon. Captain Carnegie, R.N. ; Capt.
Frere, R.N. ; Lieut. Aston, R.N. ; Staff Assistant-
Surgeons A. W. Pinkerton and W. Gordon.
The sick and wounded were taken on board the Cam-
bria at Malta, where they were transferred from the
Ripon, which vessel had brought them from Constanti-
nople, where they embarked on the 29th of December.
The Cambria left Malta on the 4th inst., passed her
Majesty's ship Jean d'Acre on the 12th, off Lisbon,
bound for the Crimea, with troops and stores on board,
and arrived in the Mersey at an early hour yesterday
morning.
During the passage there was one death and one
birth on board.
London, England, 1855-01-16

MARKET NE WB-(THI2 DAY.)

HAY DiittliEfS.
Surrffrizro.—Meadow hay, 21 12s to 4/ 103 Od ; clover
ditto, 3/ 3s to 5l 12s ; and straw, 11 2s to 1/ 8s per load ;
Trade steady.
CIIMBEBLAND.—Meadow hay, 2115 s to 41 15s ; clover
ditto, 3/ 03 to 5/ 103 ; and straw, 11 3s to 1/ 103 per load.
Both hay and straw sold slowly, at our quotations.
WHITEOHAPRL.—Mead.ow hay, 2/ 15s to 4/ 103; clover
ditto, 3/ Os to 5/ 15s; and straw, 11 2s to 11 9s per load.
Both hay and straw moved off slowly. In prices very little
change took place.

COLONIAL.
SUGAR.—The market has been fairly supplied, and yes-
terday prices were generally maintained ;
42s 6d, and grocery 43s to 495 per cwt. The quantity of
week at the British plantation landed lastbrown lumps
East and West
India Docks was 1,205 hhds., 120 tierces, 383 barrels ;
there were taken for home consumption 1,316 hhds., 101
tierces, 627 barrels; the stock in the same places is 14,705
hhds., 2,274 tierces, 2,545 barrels. Several public sales
are in progress.
COFFEE.—Fow inquiries after Native Ceylon, butholders
wore firm at 45s Gd to 46s Gd, accordina to quality.
RICE-,—Late last week there was an extensive demand
for parcels afloat, and about 1,000 tons were reported at
late rates. At auction 2,127 bags Java sold at 15s 64 to
17s Gd for mid and good. At present less is doing.
Rum.—The quantity landed last week at the East and
West India Docks was 170 puns 50 hhds. There wore
taken for home consumption 235 puns 15 hhds, and ex-
ported 47 puns 34 hhds. The stock in the same places is
11,829 puns 2,917 hhds.
SALTPF,TRE.—There has boen rather more inquiry for
the middling kinds at full prices. At auction 1,224 bags
Bengal partly sold at 20s to 29s Gd for good 3 to 31 per
cent. refraction.
SPICES.—Peppor-184 bags Batavia sold at 4sd for good.
Mace-7 packages Batavia realised is 9d to 2s Id, and
16 casks of Nutinegs were taken at is 6d to 2s for limed.
TEA.—The public sales are going on, but dealers are
awaiting their letters by the overland mail.
InoN.—Scotch pig is dull, and sellers at 66s 6d cash for
ni,ixed Nos.
SricLTER has slightly improved in price and demand ;
about 300 tons have been sold to-day chiefly with two
mouths prompt at 25/. 75 61, and three months prompt at
251. lOs per ton.
Gina,- Linseed is a shade firmer, and more in demand ;
on the spot sales made at 36s 5.1 to 37s cash ; Feb., March
and April 37s 6,1, and March, April and May 37s 9d to 38s.
Rape is dull at 51s for brown, and 535 Gd to 54s for pale.
Cocoa Nut without change, Ceylon 46. Gd to 375, and
Cochin 47s Gd to 48s Gd. Palm dull at 44s to 45s for fine.
Olive steady at 571 10s per ton.
TALLOW.—Tho market continuos dull, and there are few
buyers at the late reduced rates. P.Y.C. on the spot is
58s 91 to 595, and for delivery up to March 58s per cwt.
London, England, 1855-01-16

BENEVOLENT DEPARTMENT.

The annual meeting of the subscribers and friends to
the benevolent department of the association was held
immediately afterwards.
The SECRETARY (Mr. Wrn. T. Linford) read the report,
of which the following is an abstract :--

Received from 353 old subscribers... £462 0 0
0 , 13 n w „
London, England, 1855-01-16

ODESSA.

DEC. 31.—The reserve of the 10th divisioi of
infantry has left for the Crimea. A body of ca-
valry has now followed these troops. General
Schabelski makes excursions from this place and
directs the route of the divisions of cavalry coming
from the military colonies. The light cavalry of
Cossacks is also posted in strong detachments here,
between Luders' corps (whose bead-quarters are
in Ismail) and the Dnieper. Towards the line of
the southern army, which is directed against
Austria, the advancing cavalry force is chiefly
composed of heavy regiments, many of which are
said to have again changed their winter canton-
ments. The want of necessaries of all kinds is
severely felt by the array in the Crimea, and our
medical men who have been sent to the army cry
out about it very loudly. The Russian troops are,
in fact, literally destitute. They were packed off
in a hurry by post across the steppe to Sebas-
topol, and they were taught to believe, especially as
the Grand Dukes were present, that they should
drive the Allies into the sea. It has turned out
otherwise, and now the Russian army has greater
privations to endure than the enemy. The troops
that have since left us have been forwarded with
more foresight ; their progress is slower, but unin-
terrupted. Frosts have been frequent lately, and
if theycontinue we shall have our harbours covered
with ice. The change in the temperature has been
sudden, for last week the thermometer stood at
noon as high as 13 deg. above zero (Reaum.), but
since then its fall has averaged 2 deg. per day.
Some time back I stated in a letter, that four
circles of the new Russian military colonies had
offered their stock of rye and oats for sale, but a
publication appearing to-day declares that after
them the eight first circles had done the very same
thing. The reason of this step is, that all the
troops in those colonies have been mobilised and
sent away ; consequently, the stores of grain are
turned into money, being no longer required by
the coloniSts.