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The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-05

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Arrived at New York—Brilliant, from Newcastle;
St. Patrick, from Liverpool; and Emanuel, from Ant-
werp.
Arrived at New Orleans—Lord Elgin, from Cork;
Upland, from Bremen; Zinonian, from Havre; Helen,
from London; Ac:ro3n, from Liverpool.
Arrived at Philadelphia—Tonawanda, from Liverpool.
Arrived at St. John'e, N.B.—Perseverance, from
Liverpool; Palindar, and Teal, from London; Diadem,
from Newcastle.
The ship British Queen, from Dublin for New York,
was totally wrecked on the island Muskeyet, near Nan-
tucket; four passengers died of cold; the remainder
saved.

CONFLAGRATIOI
WASHINGTON•

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

LIVERPOOL, MONDAY, 11.30 A.M.

We have received the following important tele-
graphic communication from Washington, via
Halifax :

"WASHINGTON, DEC. 24, 9 A.m.

" The Capitol is in flames. The fire was disco-
vered about daylight this morning. Already the
valuable library of Congress is destroyed. Weather
cold and frosty, water scarce, and impossible to use
engines."—Times.

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LONDON, BRIGHTON, AND SOUTH-COAST
RAILWAY.
Traffic—Week ending Jan. 3, 1852 ...
£8,094 7 7
Traffic—Week ending Jan. 4, 18518,175 17 1
Total of the half-year, to this date, 1852 ... 8,094 7 7
Total of the half-year, to this date,,lBsl ... 8,375 17 1
Total number of Passengers—Week ending
Jan. 3, 1852 ... 48,760
... X 6,351 2 0
... 1,743 5 7

Passengers ...
Goods •••

Total... £8,094 7 7
Total miles open, 1852, 1731 A; ditto, 1851, 171'4.
London Terminus, Jan. 5, 1852.

The Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress have
taken up their residence in the Mansion-house, and on
Plough Monday, will, according.toancient custom, entertain
the household at dinner.
MR. RoEnucK, M.P.—We'regret to learn that our
Member, Mr. Roebuck,
,is labouring under rather severe in-
disposition.— Sheffield lndependent.

DEATH OF GENERAL SIR FREDERICK P. ROBIN-
SON, G.C.B.—This distinguished General Officer died at
Brighton (where he had long resided), on the Ist inst., at
the advanced age of 88 years. his first commission in the
army was as ensign in the 17th Foot, and was dated 80 far
back as the 11th of September, 1778.

DOVER, FRIDAY, JAN. 2.—The screw steam-vessel
Megeera, appointed to convey the Rifle corps from Dover to
the Cape, arrived hero yesterday. The troops were all safely
on board at about twenty minutes before eight o'clock this
morning. They were transported from the shore to the
troopship by the Government mail- packets, and appeared in
good spirits. It was intended that the vessel should sail im-
mediately, but a strong south-west by west wind having un-
happily set in, the Megra weighed anchor and proceeded
at half-past three this afternoon to the Downs. where she
will await more favourable weather. Saturday, Four A.ll.—
The weather has moderated, and it is expected the Megsera
will weigh anchor this morning, and proceed upon her voy-
age. A portion of the 67th Regiment, intended to replace
the Rifles, ordered to the Cape, arrived at Dover from the
Itile of Right on Fziday, at ilalf•pmt ono o'clock.
London, England, 1852-01-05

T UItKE Y.

Accounts have been received from Constantinople
to the 17th ult. A project has been brought forward
for the construction of a railroad from Constantinople
to Adrianople, but it is doubtful whether the Govern-
ment will grant the projectors the necessary con-
cession.

AMERICAN NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.
LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY EVENING

By the arrival of the Royal Mail steam-ship Nia-
gars, Stone commander, at ten o'clock this evening
from Boston, we have received advices from New
York to the 231 ultimo, and Boston to the 24th. She
has 277,250 dollars in specie on freight.
Tao United States steam- ship Hermann, which
sailed from Southampton on the 4th ult., arrived at
New York on the 231 ult.
The Royal Mail steam-ship Europa, Lot com-
mander, with the mails of the 6th ult. from Liver-
pool, arrived at New York on the 23d ult., after
putting into Halifax for a supply of coals.
The United States mail steam-ship Baltic, Com-
stock commander, with the mails of the 10:h ult.,
from Liverpool, arrived at New York at four P.m. on
the 23d. ult. _ _

The Niagara passed the Royal Mail steam-ship
Canada at 6 P.M. on the 26th ult,, four hours' sail
from Halifax, and at 3.30 A,M. on the 29th ult., in lat.
49 and long. 42, passed the steam-ship Franklin.
The United States steam-ship Georgia, from
Chagres, arrived at New York on the 25th ult., with
2,946,000 dollars is golddust on freight in the bands
of pas.engers.
Kossuth left New York for Philadelphia on the
22d ult. ; 25,000 dollars had been subscribed for him
in New York, besides a large amount deposited in
banks to his credit.
Advices from the city of Mexico to the 19th of
November state that a squadron of five English ves-
sels of war had appeared off Vera Cruz, but the object
of their visit was not known.
Late advices from Chagrea state that a terrific
storm swept over the Isthmus of Panama on the sth
ult., which destroyed upwards of half the town of
Cruces.
Money plentiful and markets easy at New York.
On the 23d ult. the stock market had an upward
tendency for most securities. Exchange firm. Bills
on London 10i to 101-; Paris 5.15.
The cotton market was dull ; prices receded a half
cent per lb. after the receipt of the Europa's news.
All descriptions of breadstuffs were in better re-
quest, at enhanced prices.
Freights to London—Flour, ls. 9d. pQr barrel ;
cheese, 305.; and dead weight, 255. per ton ; to
Liverpool, cotton was 3-16ths of a penny per lb.;
flour, ls. per barrel ; dead weight, 15s. per ton.
NEW ORLEANS, DEC. 19.
Sales of cotton to day, 4,000 bales at 71c. to 71c.
for middling; sales of the week, 42,000 bales. The
receipts are 130,000 bales ahead of last year.
London, England, 1852-12-18

ROYAL MARINES.

The following promotions and appointments have taken
place, consequent upon the retirement from the service
of Lieutenant-Coionel John Tothill, who was promoted
to that rank November 19, 1851 ; and Lieut.-Colonel
James Whitcomb, promoted to that rank December 23,
18.51--and both of the Chatham division. The retire-
ments, promotions, and appointments are dated the 13th
instant :

Brevet-Major John Patton Brown, of the Chatham
division, to be Lieutenant-Colonel, and appointed to the
same division, vice Tothill, retired.
Brevet-Major Edward Augustus Parker, of the
Chatham division, to be Lieutenant-Colonel, and ap-
pointed to the same division, vice Whitcomb.
First-Lieutenant and Quartermaster Henry Chas. Pen-
rose Dyer, of the Woolwich division, to be Captain, and
appointed to the Chatham division, vice Brown, pro-
moted.

First-Lieutenant Wm. Barnham Thomas Rider' of the
Woolwich division, to be Captain, and appointed to the
Chatham division, vice Whitcomb.

Second-Lieutenant George Gill, of the Portsmouth
division, to be First-Lieutenant, vice Dyer, promoted,
and his division will be hereafter notified.

Second-Lieutenant George Brydges, of the Artillery
companies, to be First-Lieutenant, vice, Rider, and ap-
-pointed to these companies.
The following appointment has also taken place, dated,
the 14th inst. :--

First-Lieutenant John Elliott, of the Portsmouth
division, to be Lieutenant and Quartermaster at the
Woolwich division, vice Dyer, promoted.

A PITHY PETITION.—The Rev. Dr. Lyman Beecher,
father of Mrs. Stowe, who had an original way of saying
and doing things, once offered up the following pithy peti-
tion :—" And d Lord ! grant we may not despise our
rulers ; and grant they may not act so, that we can't help
it."
London, England, 1852-12-18

BANKERS,

Sir Charles Price, Mariyat, and Co., 3, King William-street, London

PHYSICIANS.

Dr. Levri., Finsbury-place.
Dr. Scanlan, 21, Upper Seymour-street West, Connanght-square.

SURGEONS.
T. Chapman, Esq., IG, Lower Sefmonr•street, Portman-square,
Michael Teevan, Esq., 44, Gloucester-place, Ilyde-park-gardens.

CONSULTING ACTUARY.
Franets G. P. Nelson, E q., F.L.S.
INSPECTOR OF AGENCIES.
F. P. F. Strousber,r, Esq.
STANDING COUNSEL.
William Wellington Cooper, Esq., New-square, Lincoln's-inn.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Hill and Mathews St. Mary-axe.
RESIDENT SECRETARY.
Charles W. Bevan, Esq.
The public Is respectful}, invited to examine the principles of the
Deposit System cf Assurance. which is based upon tables calculated
by, and is under the immediate supervision of, Francis G. P. Nelson,
Esq., F.L S., the Consulting Actuary to the Company.
Comparative Tables to assure 5001 on death, by a person aged
twenty next birthlay, on the ORDINAP.Y and on the DEPOSIT system
ofAssuranCes.

ON T
London, England, 1852-12-18

THE WELLINGTON SUN.

_ON THURSDAY THE 18TH ULTIMO, AN
EXTRAORDINARY EDITION OF THE SUN
WAS PUBLISHED, CONTAINING
A SPLE:SVID PORTRAIT
°P ATE LATE .
DUKE OF WELLINGTON,
WITII HIS AUTOGRAPH, 4up,,A FULL ACCOUNT

CF THE CRA/FD
NATIONAL FUNERAL,
AND IS NOW ON SALE.

ORDERS RECEIVED BY ALL NEWS AGENTS, AND
AT THE SUN OFFICE, 112, STRAND,
LONDON.
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London, England, 1852-12-18

TO EMIGRANTS.

All requisite Goods and Clothlig called an OUTFIT, or the best
opportusity for selecting to the largest or smallest amount, is afforded
to all Emigrants, at the Outfitting Establishment of E. MOSES and
SON, where Outfits for Officers in the Army or Navy, for Profes-
sional Gentlemen, Mechanics, or Gold Diggers, may be obtained, not
only with greater convenience and dispatch. but better in quality,
and cheaper, than they can be had elsewhere. Ship sailing infor-
mation and full Lists of Outfits may be had on application, cr ost
free. A separate department is appropriated to Outfitting.
CAUTION.—E. MOSES and SON regret having to guard the
public against imposition, having learned that the untradesman like
filiStllOUti of Being C0,...1,tarl WIRIA or
the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for
obvious reasons, they beg to state that they have
No CONNEXION WITII ANY OTHER UOUSE IN OR OUT ON LONDON,
except their own Establishments. as follows :
Leaden City FistaLliPment, 154, 155, 156 and 157, Minories, 83,
54, 85, and 86, Aidgate, opposite the Church, all comm„niratlns.
London West-end Branch, 586, 507, tioB, Now Cxford-street, 1,2,
end 11, Hart-street, all communicating.
Bradford (Yorkshire) [trench, 19, Brld:. c street.
Elaeffield Branch, 36, Fargate.
151rchant Tutors, Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers Furriers, Boot
nn' Shea Makers, And General Outfitters for Ladies ar., Gentle:rev..
Ttt PORTANT.-81muld any article not give satisfaction it will be
exchanged If desired, or, if preferred, the money will be returned
without hesitation. All goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest
price, from which no ahatement can be made.
Tne s'stablichments are closed corn sunset Friday to sunset on
Saturdays, when business is resumed till Twelve o'clock.
A new Book, entitled " The World's Pharos," containing the
Emigrant's Assistant, f !Mist of prices, and directions for self-mea-
snrement, may be had on application, or post-free, to any part
of the khotom.
A handsome Almanac for the year ending 1853 can be bad, gratis,
Da a rplication.
lei l'on parle Francais. Qui si parla Italian°.
Blier snricht man Deutsch. Anna se babla Espanol,
London, England, 1852-12-18

10 all
it. 100
S 14

5 all
•0 3
;t. 100

6I 13
.6 1 pi

Aberdeen ........
Ambg. Nottng. Bost
& Eastn. Junc
Birmug. Wolverh. &
Stour Valley
Birkenhd. Lanesh. &
' Cheshire Junet
Do. Chesh. & Birk.,
£5O & £25 Cons
Do., .L2O
Bristol & Exeter......
Caledonian.. ......
Chester & Holyhead
Cork and Bandon....
Dublin &Bel "ast June.
Dundee Perth &Aber-
deen Junction .......
Do. New
East Anglian (X 25 L.
& E. & L. & D.) .....
Do., (XlB E. & H.)..
Eastern Counties
Eastern Union, Class
A. late E. U. Sh
Do., do..
Do., B. & C
East Lancashire
East & West Ind. Dk.
& Birming. June
Edinburgh & Glasgow
Edinb. Prth. &Dunee
Glasgow & S. Western
Great Northern Stk
Do., a A. Stock
Do., B. Stock
Great Southern and
Western (Ireland)
Great Western
Irish South-Eastern.,
Lancaster & Carlisle
Do., Thirds
Lancash. &Yorkshire
Do., Fifths
Do., Wst. Riding Un
Leeds Northern.... .
Liv. Crsby. & So uthpt
London & Blackwall
Loud. Tilb. & Sthend.
Lond. Bright. & S. Cst.
London & N. Western
Do. Fifths
Do. ,10/. 5h.,M&8... C
London & S. Western
Do., £5O
Do
Lndndrry. &Coleraine
Lndndrry. & Ennisk.
Manch. She f. &Lincln.
Do., Man. &Lin. Un.
Midland .....
Do. Birming. & Derby
Midland G. West. (Ir.)
Do. a Shares
Newcastle & Carlisle
Newmarket

Newpt.Aberg,&lltfd
Newry & Enniskillen
Newry Warrenpoint
& Rostrevor
Norfolk..

IDo., New ...... ........
Northn. Counties Un,
North British

North Devon, N 0.1..
Do., No. 2 .

8 I all 'Do., A Deferred :::
5 Do., B Guaranteed
17 North Staffordshire :
all North Western
iq N. & S. Westrn. June
100 Oxford Worcester &
Wolverhampton
100 Scottish Central

100 'Scottish Midland

100 Shrewsbury di Thrmg.
100 Do., L. di N. `Vesta.'
Guaranteed Stock
8 Shrewsby. di llerefd
all Shrewsby. di Chester
(Nor. W. Min.)
all Do. Halves, do.
20 Do. Oswestry
61 Shropshire Union....
... Do., A.B. C. di]) . fully
paid up at p. c......
all South Devon .....

100 South Eastern::: -- : ...
all South Wales
15 S. Yorksh. RiverDun'
5 Do.
16i Stockton & Hartlepl.
19 Thames Haven Dock
and Railway
17 Vale of Neath....

all Waterfd. & Kilkenny
all Waterford&Limerick
13 West C0rnwa11........

all West London.
1 Woodford
100 York Newctl. da Berw.
20 Do. Extensions
10 Do. G.N.E. Purchase
100 York dr N. Midland
London, England, 1852-12-18

Aberdeen .

Ambg. Nottug. Bost.
& Eastu. June.

tirmug. Wolverh.
Stour Va11ey.........

Birkenhd. Lancsh. di
Cheshire Junet

Do. Chesh. & Birk.,
£5O & £25 Cons
Do., £2O
Bristol tiz

Caledonian.. .....
Chester & Holyhead
Cork and Bandon....
Dublin&BelfastJune.l
Dundee Perth &Aber-
deen Junction .......
Do. New

East Anglian (X 25 L.
& E. & L. & D.).....
Do., (elB E. & H.)..
Eastern Counties.....
Eastern Union, Clas:,
A. late E. U.
Do., B. & C.

East Lancashire
East & West Ind. Dk
& Binning. June
Edinbuygh& Glasgow
Edinb. Prth. &Dundee
Glasgow & S.Westeru
Great Northern Stk
Do., A. A. Stock
D 0.,. B. Stock 1
Great Southern and
Western (Ireland)
Great Western

It;on South-Easter.
Lancaster & Carlisle.
Do., Third 5..........,

Latteash. &Yorkshire
Do., Fifths

Do., Wst. Riding Un
;Leeds Northern......

Liv. Crsby. & So uthpt .
London & Blackwall
Lond. Tilb. & Sthend.
Loud. Bright. & S. Cst.
London & N. Western
Do. Fifths
.1

D0.,10/.5h.,111d;8...0
London & S. Western
Do., £50......
Do., £40.........

LndncliTy.&Coleraine
Lndndrry. & Ennisk.
Hanch.Shef.&Linclu.
Do., Man. &Lin. Un.

Do. Miming. & Derby
Midland G. West. (Ir.)
Do. a Shares

Newcastle & Carlisle
Newmark et..........

Newpt. Aberg.&Htfd '
Newry & Enniskillen
Newry Warrenpoint
& Rostrevor
N0rf01k........

Do., New

Northn. Counties Un,
North British

North Devon, N 0.1..
Do., No. 2
Do., A Deferred ...
Do., A B Guaranteed
North Staffordshire..
North Western

N. & S. Westrn. June.
Oxford Worcester &

Wolverhampton..
Scottish Central ...

ScOttish Midland

Shrewsbury & Birmg.
Do., L. & N. Westu.
Guarauteed Stock...
Shrewsby. & Herefd.
Shrewsby. & Chester
(Nor. W. Miu.)......

Do. Halves, do.
Do. Oswestiy

Shropshire Union—.
Do., A.B. C. &D. fully
paid up at p. c.
South Devon.

South Eastern '
South Wales
S. Yorksh. River Dun
D 0...... ...........

Stockton & Hartlepl.
Thames Haven Dock
and Rai1way.........

Vale of Neath

Waterfd. & Kilkenny,
Waterford&Limeriek
West Cornwall
West L0nd0n........:
Woodford

York Newctl. & Berw
Do. Extensions.......

Do. G.N.E. Purchase
York & N. Midland..
London, England, 1852-12-18

THE. WEATHER.- Sus' OFricE, Dec. 18.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
49 highest since noon yesterday.
35—lowest this morning and during the night.
40—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 30'27—An extraordinary rise of more than
an inch in 24 hours, indicating a very decided change in the
weather.
WIND, N.N.E. to N.E.-4que sunshiny weather, in-
clining to frost. There was a heavy storm, with thunder
and lightning, on Friday morning, about from one to two
o'clock, stretching from London to Gravesend, and over
great part of Essex.
London, England, 1852-12-18

CIIRISTAIAS PREPARATIONS.

ON all hands arrangements are making to
celebrate the anniversary of Christmas. To create novelty
for a festivity s.) ancient requires some degree of ingenuity, and to
introduce fresh sources of comfort and enjoyment claims more than
ordinary talent. For a great number of years novelties in Dress
have been an important item in Christmas preparations. What,
then, must be the amount of skill possessed by those artists whose
introductions are new on each recurrence of this festivity? It is those
only whose success has long been the admiration of all c'asses, and
wjtose seasonable productions have gained lasting celebrity, who can
provide articles of ATTIRE worthy of universal patronage. The
DRESS prepared for Christmas by E. MOSES and SON embraces
variety, surpassing all attempts at imitation, and exhibits novelties
which only the first Tailoring* Establishments in the universe can
device. To maintain this distinction, E. MOSES and SON'S Christ-
mas Preparations present ATTIRE for ADULTS and JUVENILES
in the widest range of taste, the nucleus of their most celebrated
styles. DRESS for Christmas parties, the most splendid materials
and the neatest 'workmanship. OVERCOATS and WATERPROOF
CLOTELIN:I in the most gentleman!), and comfortable styles.
HATS, CAPS, and HOSIERY, unequalled for qualily and beauty,
and all Goods charged considerably lower prices than at any
other house. •
F.B.—Cliristthas eve being Friday, E. MOSES and SON'S Esta-
blishments will be closed at Lalf-past four o'clock.
London, England, 1852-12-18

JOINT-STOI

all Australasia
all Betish N. American
25 Colonial
20 Commercial of Lou-

don
4 English Scottish andj

Australian
2 Lond. Chart. Bk. of
Australia
20 London and County
10 London Joint Stock
20 Lond. & Westminster
35 National Prov. of Eng .1
10 Do. New

22 National of Ireland.
all Oriental Pa.nk of

Corporation
5 Do. New

25 'Provincial of Ireland
all Do. New

1 Royal Aus'aaln.Bkg
& Gold Importin;
Company
all Union of Australia 1

2i Do. New
10 Union of London
all Union of Madrid...,
London, England, 1852-12-18

OF THE GRAND

NATIONAL FUNERAL,
AND IS NOW ON SALE.

ORDERS RECEIVED BY ALL NEWS AGENTS, AND
AT TUE SUN OFFICE, 112, Sr.B.AND,
LONDON.

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LONDON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1852.

If any doubt could have been entertained as to
the intentions of the DERBY Government, it would
be set at rest by the statement of Lord MALMES-
BURY, that the PREMIER had repaired to Osborne
to seek an audience of
Her MAJESTY. The resig-
nation of the entire Cabinet has unquestionably
been tendered to the SOVEREIGN, and it is equally
certain that it has been ace .
ascertained ?hot,
accepted. The only point
remaining to be
QUEEN
the
new Prime Minister
who
.ten
confer the arduous and impotent
duty of forming
the new Ministry ? As we stated yesterday, there
that " the family party" can
is a general feeling
never again hold the reins of power, without the
infusion of new and more vigorous blood. It is
further asserted that Lord JonN Russimi,
will not be required to undertake
the
situation of First Lord of the Treasury ; but
that as the triumph belonged to a coalition, the
fruits of the victory will be divided among those
who rendered efficient aid in the struggle. The
PEEL party, it will be acknowledged, took a
prominent part in the proceedings. GLADSTONE,
GRAHAM, and GOULBURN, put forth their utmost
strength, and entered heart and hand into the
contest. Indeed, it was apparent that they had,
or believed they had, a direct interest in the re-
sult ; and that if success attended their exertions,
they would be required to forget minor differ-
ences, and once more assume a portion of the
cares and responsibilities of office.
It has, indeed, been for some time anticipated,
that the party which; although numerically
London, England, 1852-12-18

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION.

John Leith, of Portnae.hOrnank, Rome-shire, merchant
December 23 and January 13, at Al‘Ganow's Royal Hotel;
Tain.

PRICE OF SUGAR.

The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com-
puted from the returns made inthe week ending the 14th
day of December, 1852, is 55s ].d per hundred weight,
exclusive of the duties of Customs paid or payable thereon
on the importation thereof into Groat Britain.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
An Account purouant to the Act 7th and Bth Victoria, cap 32, for
the Week ending on Saturday the 11th day of December, 1852.

ISSUE DEPARTMENT.

Notes issued ........ 34,970,670

Government debt .... 11,015,100
Other securities__ 2,984,400
Gold coin and bullion 20,951,516
Silver bullion— .... 19,154

£34,970,670

£34,970,670
London, England, 1852-12-18

N. B.—Agents Wanted In all parts of the World.

ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE, AND THE SECRET
INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY.
WITH FIFTY COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL.
In French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish,
tamps,
and Italian, in a
Sealed Envelope, 2s. Ad,. or pnet.free, far Forty-two t
QELF-PRESERVATION; an
Analytical Investigation of the Physiology and Functions of
Marriage, in all the bearings in which that important subject affects
the health and happine.s of Man, with its Disqualifications and Impe-
diments, tracing their origin to the effects of juvenile solitary habits,
youthful excess, tropical climates, or close study ; followed by prac-
tical remarks, founded on twenty years' experience in the treatment
of Impuissance, Nervous Debility, Local Weakness, Spermatorrhcea,
Syphilis, and all diseases of the Urinary and Generative System. Il-
lustrated by 50 coloured Engravings, on the Anatomy of the Repro-
ductive Organs and their relative conditions in Health and Disease.
By SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D.
37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON,
D ctor of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University of Edin-
bureh, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society,
Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, &c., &c.
The essential object of this treatise is to point out the fearful
consequences resulting from irregularities and excesses, which
have produced more misery in Youth, degradation in Man-
hood, and premature decay at all stages of life, than, perhaps, any
other class of disease known to modern pathologists. The treatment
adopted is founded on experience gained in the most celebrated
schools of medicine both in this country and in continental Europe.
The results of the knowledge thus acquired are here condensed under
the personal supervision of Dr. La'Mert, himself one of the few
'egally qualified physicians who have devoted their whole and un-
divided studies to this important branch of medical science. In short,
every peculiarity relating to the treatment of the diseases incidental
to the generative , system, and the means of immediate relief and
ultimate cure are described in detail. The professional reputation
of Dr. La'Mert, who has taken the most distinguished medical
and academic honours at home and abroad, is in itself a sufficient
guarantee that those who may place themselves under his care
will, in every instance, meet with that delicate consideration and
Inviolable secrecy which are so requisite in the, treatment of these
cases.
Published by the Author, and may he had of J. Gilbert, 49, Pater-
noster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Starie, Titchborne-street,
Ilaymarket ; Mann, 23, Cornhill ; or frde by post for forty-two
stamps, from the author, who may be consulted personally, or by
letter daily, ftom Ten till Two, and frOnl Six till Eight.
London, England, 1852-12-18

BOW STREET-( THIS DAY),

• John Smith, about 60 years of age, a driver of a fly,
was charged before Mr. Henry with furiously driving
over one of the collectors of toll at the Waterloo Bridge,
with intent to do him some bodily harm.
It appeared from the evidence of the complainant, and
a police constable, that this morning, about half-past
four, the defendant, who was driving a party of ladies
home from a ball, went up to the Surrey side of the
bridge, and having paid 2d. toll,rwas asked for his excise
ticket. He said it was a private carriage, and upon the
collector getting in front he drove over him, and by some
means, the collectors' feet getting rested on the springs
of the carriage, he was dragged along the road for several
yards, whereby he sustained a hurt of both his legs, his
head was injured, and he had a very narrow escape of
his life.

...--.
The defendant, in defence, said he did all he could to
stop his horse, but it was a very spirited one. He had
been out from eight the previous evening.
Mr. Henry said the horse he believed could not be
very spirited after being out so many hours, and he
should inflict a fine of 51., or two months' hard labour.
He might also stale, that the defendant had, by not
having an excise ticket, rendered himself liable to a fine
of 101.

The fine was not paid, and the-prisoner was sent to
prison.

THE WESTMINSTER PLAY.

The Adelph,i, of Terence, was performed on Thursday
night by the Westminster scholars, according to the
statutes in such case made and provided. The following
is the cast for the present year :

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Demea
Sannio
.iEschinus
Syrus .
Ctesipho
Sostrata
Canthara
Geta
Hegio
Drom,o
Parmeno
Tibicina

T. M. Gilbert.
F. W. Oliver.
A. F. A. Slade.
C. Upperton.
Q. W. F. Twifs.
W. Madan.
F. H. Dodgson.
G. A. A. A'Beckett.
C. F. Gregorie.
G. Lavie.
R. H. Somerville.
R. M. Freeman.
E. Wodehouse.

The Syrus of Mr. Twiss was very good. The drunken
scene in the fourth act was a perfect bit of acting. Mr.
Oliver placed the fretful acerbities of Denzea in tolerable
relief, and the gentler deportment of ilficio was well ex-
hibited by Mr. Gilbert, while, to the benevolent speeches
of Ilegio Mr. Lavie gave very considerable feeling. The
play altogether was capitally acted. According- to
recent rule, the critical scream of Pamphilia, in the sixth
scene of the fourth act was omitted.

The prologue for the year, tributary solely to the
memory of the Duke of Wellington, was delivered by the
captain of the school, Mr. Q. W. F. Twiss, amid much
incidental applause. The epilogue dealt chiefly with the
gold discoveries, the Syrus of the evening, Mr. Twiss,
personating a Yankee, Indicrously exaggerated in cos-
tume, with much comic gusto. At the termination of the
performance the national anthem was played, while the
largesses of the visitors were collected in the trencher
caps of the scholars.
London, England, 1852-12-18

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ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
THIS EVENING

Will be perfoumed lIIE JENKINiES.

After which, ane;rjemicErVnat called LITTLE TODDLE-
/BD*. Ch..tracters by Messrs. C. 3lathews, Baker, Butler, Miss F.
Matthews, Miss Oliver, and Miss Ellis.
o h 3 followed by (6th time) a new Comic Drama, called a PHE-
VB.NON IN A SMOCK-FROCK, Characters by Messrs. C. Ma-
thews, F. Matthews, and Horricastle ; Miss Baker and Miss C.
Mitchell.
To which will he added the BALLET from the Chain of Events,
In which Miss Itosina Wright will appear.
To conclude with A HOUSE OUT OF WINDOWS.
Sole Agent for the Private Boxes, Mr. W. Allcroft, lb, New
Bend-street.
London, England, 1852-12-18

BY F. B. COURTENAY,

Member of the Royal College of Surgeon's of England.
"In proof of his views be (Mr. Courtenay) has given
the history of a great many cases successfully treated, as bad
as any which Mr. Syrne adduced, and on which he had operated.
Such are cases ix., xi., xii., and xviii. No. ix. had resisted, for a
period of twelve yen's, the treatment by dilitation, and was finally
removed in as many weeks. But cases xviii. and xix. appear, both
in duration, severity, and complication of symptoms, of a more ag-
ravated character than any detailed by Mr. Syme, and yet th 3
treatment adopted by Mr. Courtenay proved eminently successful."
—Professor Lizars on the Treatment of Stricture.
London, England, 1852-12-18

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, and GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
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The small share of Profit divisible in future among the Share-
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made by the regular business, the ASSURED will hereafter derive
all the benefits obtainable from a Mutual Office, with. at the same
time, complete freedom from liability, secured by an ample Pro-
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FIVE BONUSES have been declared; at the last in January,
1852, the sum of 131,1251. was added to the Policies, producing a
B varying with the different ages, from 24% to 55 per cent. on
th affix paid during the five years; or irom 51. to 121. 10s.
per cent. on the sum assured. The next and future Bonuses may be
received in cash, or applied at the option of the Assured in any
otker way.
On Policies for the whole of Life, one-half of the Annual Premi-
ums for the first five years may remain on Credit. and may either
contAne as a debt on the Policy, or may be paid off at any time.
Claims paid in THIRTY DAYS after proof of death, and all Poll-
ales are INDIS P UTABLE except hi cases of fraud.

INVALID LIVES may be assured at rates proportioned to the
increased risk

The Assurance Fund already invested amounts to X 850,000, and
the Income exceeds £136,000 per annum.
The Accounts and Balance Sheets are at all times oven to the
inspection of the Assured, or of any Person who may desire to
assure.

Tables of Rates and Forms of Proposal can be obtained of any of
the Society's Agents; or of

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THEACRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

Farewell Beaeon of Mr. Benjamin Webster as Lessee and Manager.

Tills EVENING

Will be pe7formei the popular and highly attractive Comedy of
MASKS IND F.10E4; or, Before and Behind tie Curtain—by
Messrs tfeniamin Webster, Leigh Murray, Stuart, and Parselle;
Mrs. Stirtiny, Miss Rosa Bennett, Mrs, Leigh Murray, and Miss
Fanny 3Jaskell.

After which, the Farce of BOX and COX MARRIED and
SETTLED, by Meagre. Buckstone and Keeley.
To coaolude with the WOMAN I ADORE.
London, England, 1852-12-18

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

SATURDAY, DEo. 18, 1852.
Slate of the wind and weather at each of the following
plaCes at nine o'clock yesterday morning. The stations
are arranged in order of latitude.
HASTINGS—W.S.W., hard wind—scud.
SOUTHAMPTON—W., storm—heavy rain.
FOLKESTOYE—S.W., strong breeze—overcast.
TUNBRIDGE—S.W.,gentIe breeze—overcast.
BASINGSTOKE—N.W., hard wind—overcast.
GREENWICH—S.W., hard wind—partially cloudy.
SrßooD--S.W., strong breeze—ram.
SWINDON—S., strong breeze—partially cloudy.
LEicurroN—S.W. strong breeze—partially cloudy.
COLCHESTER--S.W., strong breeze—partially cloudy.
CAMBRIDGE—S.W., strong breeze—partially cloudy.
YARMOUTH— S.W., hard wind—partially cloudy.
The returns from the following places indicate the state
of the weather on Thursday morning at nine o'clock
LIMERICK--S. gentle breeze—overcast.
HASTINGS—V. gentle breeze—cloudless.
SOUTHAMPTON—W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
TUNBRIDGE—S.W., gentle breezo cloudless.
BASINGSTOKE—W., calm—partially cloudy.
GREENWICH—S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
SWINDON—S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
LEIGHTON—S.W. by W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
COLCHESTER--S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
CAMBRIDGE—S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
YARMOUTH—W. by S., strong breeze—partially cloudy.
HOLYHEAD--S.W., gentle breeee—partially cloudy.
LANCASTER—S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
WHITBY--calm--overcast.
DARLINGTON—W., gentle breeze—cloudy.
SNAP—S.E., calm—principally cloudy—snow on the
Inountains.

THE WEATHER.• SUN OFFICE, Dec. 11.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
49 highest since noon yesterday.
35—lowest this morning and during the night.
40—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 40.27—An extensive rise of more than an
inch in 24 hours, indicating a very dedided change in the
weather.

WIND, N.N.E. to N.E.—Fine sunshiny weather, in-
clining to frost. There was a heavy storm, with thunder
and lightning, on Friday morning, about from one to two
o'clock, stretching from London to Gravesend, and over
great part of Essex.
London, England, 1852-12-18

JUDGMENT.-MORGAN V. HOLFORD.

This was a special case, for the purpose of taking the
opinion of the Court upon a correspondence between the
late Major Holford and Mr. Crespigny, relative to the
sale and purchaae of an estate in Wales, for a sum of
60,0001. The case stood in this way :—The contract, if
contract there was, took place in October, 1836, so that
the result was that, if there was a contract, the equit-
able interest in the estate proposed to be purchased passed
under the major's (the purchaser's) will, inasmuch as the
property was his, in such case, at the date of the will. If,
however, there was no contract, but a treaty merely, the
estate did not belong to him at the date of the will ; and,
consequently, as the law of wills then stood, Major Hol-
ford's will did not operate on the estate, and the testa-
tor's object was defeated. The case was argued at some
length, on more than one occasion, before his Honour
Vice-Chancellor Stuart, and this morning it was got
down in the list for judgment.
His Honour, on taking his seat, stated that in the
case of Brown v. Monck, which had been cited during
the argument, the title was a bad title, but here it was
the reverse. His judgment was, that the right of the
heir of law was excluded by the equitable interest passing
with the will of Major Holford. In conclusion, his
Honour directed that the costs should come out of the
estate.
Judgment accordingly.
London, England, 1852-12-18

. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Open for the Season.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster. —Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING.

The successful new Drama of SLAVE LIFE ; or, Uncle Tom's
Cabin—by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, Emery, 0. Smith, and Cullenford ;
Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Miss Coffins, Miss Harding, Miss
Laura Honey, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the admired Farce of A MODEL OF A WIFE.
To conclude with the Comic o?era of GOOD NIGHT, SIGNOR
PANTA LON.
London, England, 1852-12-18

ON TUE ORDINARY SYSTEM.

The sum the ordinary
The sum the 'Life Offices would give
ordinary 1,f.; him if he were unable
Offices would to pay, or if he omitted
t's At the Ills give him for to pay his current
end of policy the surrender annual premium of
1.; Annual thirty at that or sale 81.65. 3d. after he has
.0 premium yearswhen age, of his policy, paid into their coffers
Vi to assure the party In case after thirty (249/.73.6d., and which
500/.* is fifty of years'payments they have had the use
years old, death amounting to of at compound
hewill have will be 2491.75. 6d. interest,f or in
paid into worth which theyhave the event of his death
the office. had the benefit one hour after such
of at compound omission or inability
interest. to pay.
- - -
little more
20i8/.65. 3C. 2491.75.6 d 5001. than SO/. NOTHING.
perhaps 90.7.
London, England, 1852-12-18

EIE ORDINARY SYSTEII.

Ills
policy
at that
age,
in case
of
death
will be
worth

The sum the
ordinary las
Offices would
give him for
the surrender
or sale
of his policy,
after thirty
years'paymeuts
amounting to
2491.75. 6d.
which theyhave
had the benefit
of at compound
interest.
London, England, 1852-12-18

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS-(YESTERDAY,

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsac
at five o'clock.

Very few Peers were present.
The Ministry were represented by the Earl of Malmes-
bury, the Earl of Lonsdale, the Duke of Northumber-
land, the Marquis of Salisbury, and Lord Colchester.
The Earl of Derby was not present.
On the Opposition Benches were—Lord Truro and
Lord Stanley, of Alderley.
There was a numerous attendance of members of the
House of Commons in the gallery reserved for them,
among whom we noticed Lord John Russell.

The Earl of LONSDALE presented a petition from
the Mechanics' Institute of Whitehaven, praying to be
furnished with Parliamentary papers.

THE MINISTRY.

The Earl of MALIVIESBURY then said—My lords,
in consequence of what took place in the House of Com-
mons last night, with respect to the resolutions moved
by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and in consequence
of the unavoidable absence of the Prime Minister, who
has gone to see her Majesty at Osborne, I shall move
that this house adjourn until Monday next.
The house then adjourned.
London, England, 1852-12-18

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London, England, 1852-12-18

JUDGHENT.-HORGAN V. HOLFORD.

This was a special case, for the purpose of taking the
opinion of the Court upon a correspondence between the
late Major Holford and Mr. Crespigny, relative to the
sale and purchaae of an estate in Wales, for a sum of
60,0001. The case stood in this way :—The contract, if
contract there was, took place in October, 1836, so that
the result was that, if there was a contract, the equit-
able interest in the estate proposed to be purchased passed
under the major's (the purchaser's) will, inasmuch as the
Koperty was his, in such case, at the date of the will. If,
however, there was no contract, but a treaty merely, the
estate did not belong to him at the date of the will ; and,
consequently, as the law of wills then stood, Major Hol-
ford's will did not operate on the estate, and the testa-
tor's object was defeated. The case was argued at some
length, on more than one occasion, before his Honour
Vice-Chancellor Stuart, and this morning it was got
down in the list for judgment.

His Honour, on taking his seat, stated that in the
case of Brown v. Monck, which had been cited during
the argument, the title was a bad title, but here it was
the reverse. His judgment was, that the right of the
heir of law was excluded by the equitable interest passing
with the will of Major Holford. In conclusion, his
Honour directed that the costs should come out of the
estate.
Judgment accordingly.
London, England, 1852-12-18

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS-(YESTERDAY.)

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.

Very few Peers were present.
The Ministry were represented by the Earl of Malmes-
bury, the Earl of Lonsdale, the Duke of Northumber-
land, the Marquis of Salisbury, and Lord Colchester.
The Earl of Derby was not present.
On the Opposition Benches were—Lord Truro and
Lord Stanley, of Alderley.
There was a numerous attendance of members of the
House of Commons in the gallery reserved for them,
among whom we noticed Lord John Russell.
The Earl of LONSDALE presented a petition from
the Mechanics' Institute of Whitehaven, praying to be
furnished with Parliamentary papers.

THE MINISTRY.
The Earl of MALMESBURY then said—My lords,
in consequence of what took place in the House of Com-
mons last night, with respect to the resolutions moved
by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and in consequence
of the unavoidable absence of the Prime Minister, who
has gone to see her Majesty at Osborne, I shall move
that this house adjourn until Monday next.
The house then adjourned.
London, England, 1852-12-18

THE MINISTRY.

The reports are that the Marquis of Lansdowne
has been sent for to Osborne. Up to the hour
of going to press, the Earl of Derby had
not returned to town. We shall probably have
some definite information in our next Edition.

We believe that the chiefs of the rival parties
would consent to serve under Lord Lansdowne,
but not otherwise.

VICE-CHANOERT-THIS DA Y.
London, England, 1852-12-18

(Front the Scotsman.)

With much pain we make an announcement which
will be received with no slight nor affected sorrow
through all the circles, and they were large and various,
in which the editor of the Edinburgh Review and the
son-in•law of Lord Jeffrey was known. Professor Emp-
son had long been in somewhat delicate health ; but
symptoms of serious or immediate danger did not appear
till about a fortnight since, from which period he gra-
dually sank till he expired on Friday last. This melan-
choly event took place at his residence at the East India
College, Hayleybury, Herts, where Mr. Empson, we
need scarcely mention, acted as Professor of Law, be-
sides carrying on, since the death of Mr. Macvey Napier,
the editorship of the Edinburgh Review. Mr. Empson
married the only child of Lord Jeffrey, and it was at
Hayleybury that Mrs. Jeffrey's death took place soon
after that of her illustrious husband. Besides his emi-
nent general abilities, Mr. Empson was a man of great
scholarship in his profession and in metaphysics, and
possessed of an exquisite amiability of character.
London, England, 1852-12-18

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 17.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market has declined. as regards
prices, but at the reduced rates business was brisk. The
following are the day's closing prices :—Aberdeen, 155 ;
Caledonian, 345 ; Eastern Counties, 13 ; East Lancashire,
191 ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 84 ; Leeds Northern (late
Leeds and Thirsk), 18 ; London and North Western, 1251 ;
Manchester. Sheffield, and Lincoln, 31 ; Midland, 79?;
Midland Erewash Valley, 76 ; Norfolk, 57 ; North British,
0;.1 ; South Eastern and Dover, 244 ; York and North Mid-
land, 29. •
London, England, 1852-12-18

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 17.
STOCK ExCHANGE.—The market has declined as regards
prices, but at the reduced rates business was brisk. The
following are the day's closing prices :—Aberdeen, 153 ;
Caledonian, 34i ; Eastern Counties, 13 ; East Lancashire,
19 ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 84 ' • Leeds Northern (late
Leeds and Thirsk), 18 ; London and North Western, 1251 ;
Manchester. Sheffield, and Lincoln, 31 ; Midland, 791 ;
Midland Erewash Valley, 76 ; Norfolk, 57 ; North British,
:si ; South Eastern and Dover, 24i ; York and North Mid-
land, 29g.
London, England, 1852-12-18

11-1 E MINISTRY.

The reports are that the Marquis of Lansdowne
has been sent for to Osborne. Up to the hour
of going to press, the Earl of Derby had
not returned to town. We shall probably have
some definite information in our next Edition.

We believe that the chiefs of the rival parties
would consent to serve under Lord Lansdowne,
but not otherwise.

VICE-CHANCERY-THIS DA Y.