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The Sun.
London, England, 1839-03-07

EAST INDIA SHIPPING.

Arrivals—The Sunda, Greig, from Bengal, off the Isle of
Wight—sailed from Calcutta Nov. 7, Saugor 14, St. Helena
Jan. 13; Sir John Rae Reed, Cumming. from Mauritius, off
the Isle of Wight—sailed Nov. 23, and Si. Helena Jan. 10.
Arrival at Samarang—The Lord Goderich, Smith, in
October, from Batavia.

Arrival at St. Helena—The Favourite, Robinson, Jan. 15;
from Calcutta and the Cape, for London.
Arrivals at Mauritius—Jeune Evenot, Banier, NIISv. 14,
from Vohemar Bay ; Nymphe, Labal, 14, fi om Bourbon ;
Lancier, Chapoy, 10, from Bourbon.
__.. . _ ,

Departure from Alauritins—The Arab, Lowe, Nov. 8, for
Grand Port.

Departures from the Cape of Good Hope.—The Mary Gray
Boyd, Jan. 5, for Mauritius; her Majesty's•ship Jupiter, Ful•
ton, 5, for Colombo; Harmonic. (F. ), 5, and Messenger,
( A.) 5, for whaling ; Hope, (S.), Findlay, 7, for Algoa ;
andlulius,Edward Hedenburg, 9, for Batavia.

Vessels Spoken With.—The Otterspool, from Liverpool to
Batavia; Richard, Cunningham, Calcutta to Bristol; and
Tury, by the Amelia, Thompson, arrived in the Downs. The
Duchess of Kent, Newby, London to New South Wales, Dec.
31,1 at. 21. 10. S., long. 35. 30. W., by the Betsy Hall, arrived
at Cork.
London, England, 1839-03-07

NOVEL, BY MISS MARTINEAU.
On the 28th of March will be published, in 3 rots.,
D.EEItB R 0 0 K. A NOVEL
By HARRIET MARTINEAU.

Edward Aloxon, Dover-street.

CORN LAWS, Price Is.
REASONS for NOT REPEALING the
CORN-LAWS.

By JOHN BROADHURST, Esq.
Ridgway, Piccadilly, and all Booksellers.
London, England, 1839-03-07

PROFESSIONAL RECORDS; OR,MARRIAGE MEDI-

CALLY CONSIDERED.
An Original Thesis (in a sealed envelop). Price 55.,
(IN MARRIAGE—its Intent,Obligations,and
‘_.! Ply ;ical and Constitutional Disqualifications.; with Illus-
trations graphic, narrative, and remediate.
Also, by the same Author,
A RATIONAL EXPOSITION of the TREATMENT
of MORBID SECRETIONS, Stricture, and Irritability of
the Uretha, and other infirmities of the reproductive system;
with numerous cases and woodcuts, entitled Medical Con-
sultations. Price 2s. 6d.

Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalhe, 147, Fleet-
street ; Harris, 25, Bow-street; Baths, 23, New Bond-street ,
and Smith, druggist, 48, Lothhury, City.

CORRECTED TO THE PRESENT TIME.

THE POST OFFICE DIRECTORY.
Just published, and to be had bound up in the same
olume with the Directory, price 7s. 6.,
.The " Supplement," which contains a List of New Firms,
and an Account of all changes in Firms previously existing,
Post Office Regulations, and full Tables of Rates of Postage,
corrected to this day. Common Council and City Officers as
Elected for 1839. Complete
DIRECTORY OF PARLIAMENT,
giving, with much other Parliamentary information, the Coun-
try Seat, and
PRESENT TOWN ADDRESS OF EACH PEER AND
ME URER

of the House of Commons.
The " Supplement," in 154 pages, 12m0., may be had of
Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. ; and of all Booksellers. Price
ONE SHILLING.'
London, England, 1839-03-07

SALES BY AUCTION.

KENT.
Very desirable FREEHOLD ESI'ATE and MANOR, situated in
a fine Sportinf District, about twenty.five miles Irom the
Metropolis.
w• W• SIMPSON has received instruc-
tions from the Proprietor to SELL by AUCTION, alt he
Mart, London, in the month of MAY next,
The LUDDESDOWNE COURT FARM and MANOR, eligibly
situated in the parish of Luddesdowne, about four miles from the
excellent Market Towns of Chatham and Rochester, and six from
Gravesend, from whence there are frequent conveyances to Louden
by steam boats, Which accomplish the journey in from two to three
Hours. It comprises about
FOUR HUNDRED ACRES
of productive Land, including some valuable Hop Garde,,, about
fluty acres of Wood Land, and a small portion of Pasture the en.
lire surface is peculiarly adapted. to sheep feeding. It is in the
occup::ion of Mr. Richard CheaiMan, whose lease expires at
michaelmas, 1840.

The Farm House (which is capable of conversion into a Gentle-
man'sresidence), and Agricultural Buildings, are judiciously placed
in the centre of the estate, and comprise all that is requisite for the
occupation.

The Manor in acreage is of considerable extent, and produces
about 101. annually, in quit-rents. The proximity of this property
to the park and covers of the Earl of Darnley, from whose preserves
there is a constant stream of Game, renders it exceedingly clesiraWe
for a sporting Gentleman.
Desc,iptive particulars, with Plans of the Estate, may shortly
may shortly be had on application at the Falcon Inn, Gravesend ;
the Star Inn, Maidstone ; the 13u71, Rochester; at the Mart, and
of Mr. W. W. Simpson, 18, Bucklersbury.
London, England, 1839-03-07

BRITISH INSTITUTION, PALL-
MALL.
The GALLERY for the EXHIBITION and SALE of
the WORKS of BRITISH ARTISTS is Open Daily from
Ten in the Morning till Five in the Evening.
Admission, Is. —Catalogue, Is.
WILLIAM BARNARD, Keeper.

YARMOUTH and NORWICH, from Lon..
don. bridge-Wharf.
The splendid and powerful STEAM SHIP SIR ED-
WARD BANKS, with excellont accommodations for passen-
gers. will leave the above Wharf for Yarmouth every Saturday
at Eight in the Evening, returning every Wednesday, accor-
ding to the tide. Fares—chief-cabin, 12s. ; second cabin, 6s.
FreightS as customary. Offices, 69, Lombard-street; 37, Re-
gent-circus ; and 61, Charing-cross. Agents at Yarmouth,
Hammond and Cherry; ditto at Norwich, James Cherry.
London, England, 1839-12-19

CORN AVERAGES.

GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN, ,
For the Weekended Dec. 13, 1839, made up from the Returns a:
the Inspectors in the different Cities and Tewns in England and
Wales, per Imperial Quarter.
Wheat 6ss. Ad. I
Oats
I lid'
Barley '39s. Bd. Rye
IMPERIAL AGGREGATE AVERAGES OF THE 5,E WEEKS

PRECEDING.
Wheat 67s. 4d. Oats
I Barley 4ls. 4d, Rye
DUTIES ON FOREIGN CORN.
Wheat lBs. Bd. I Oats
^s. 3d. I Beans.... ..... • ~
Bs.rley

THE MARKETS.

COAL 1
19 3 Walls Endßradd
s, d s. d.
Adair's
Bell, Robson & Co. Hartley 18 6 Walls End Hetton ......••••••
4, 6
Carr's Hartley 2O 91Wes End Lamhton ~• ...... :i
Howard's Main
Original Windsor's Pontop 29 01Walla End Stewart's ......... 24 t 2
Ord's Redhugh
Tanfied Moor Butes94 0
26 0 Walls End Hart1ep001........ e
Townley l9 3 Walls End Kelloe ............. 24 "
Wylam. 2l 0 Walton Steam
Walls DM Bell and Brown 21 6 W... 118 End Adelaide' 24 0
Walls End Gosforth
..1
23 3 Walls End Brown's Deanery 23 0
Walls End Heaton .. 23 0 Walls End Clarence Hetton 22 0
Walls End Hilda
Walls End Killingworth
Walls End Percy Bensham 22 0 Cowpen 2O 0
Walls End Riddell's
Walls End Walker 22 0, u
Stavely Main 2l e 0
Eden Main 23 51 Walls End Devonshire 2l

4ARKET.

Ships arrived sinec

ia stmarket-day, 143.

COUNTRY CORN MARKETS.
London, England, 1839-12-19

THE FREQUENT ROBBERIES OF
PLATE.

CAUTION.

It having been represented to RIPPON and BURTON that
everal persons are vending a spurious metal as their NICKEL
SILVER BRITISH PLATE, they assure the Public that
the Genuine Article can only be had at their Warehouses, 12,
Arells-street, Oxford-street. The Nickel Silver British Plate
manufactured by Rippon and Burton, is, by a chemical process,
tendered superior to any other so called, in appearance and
durability ; it is equal to silver ; all the articles being solid and
of wrought material, they improve with use, and are war-
ranted to stand the test of that strong acid aquafortis. The
ollowing prices are named as a criterion :

~. ...
Table Spoons and Forks, 11111 King's Pattern Table Spoons
size, with fiddle handles, and Forks, full size, per
per dozen
Dessert do. lO 0 Do. Dessert, do. do., per
rea Spoons, per dozen 5 0 dozen 25 •
Gravey Spoons, each 4 0 Do. 'Pea, do. do. do l2 0
Fish Knives, each
Butter Knives
Salt and Mustard Spoons .... 0 6 Do. Salt and Mustard Spoons,
Soup Ladles. 6 6 do 1 3
Sauce Ladles 6 Do. Soup Ladles, do l3 0
Sugar Tongs, each
Table Candlesticks, per pair 16 0 Do. Suga: Tongs, do.
Chamber ditto, complete, Decanter Stands, chased
each 9 6 edges, per pair
Cruet Frames, Shell Mount- Snuffers,do 5 6
ings

Bread Baskets, Tea and Coffee Sets to match, &c.
Purchasers are recommended to apply, post paid, for a Cata-
logue, which can be forwarded for a single postage.

WARRANTED TABLE CUTLERY.
Table Knives, ,ith Ivory rianwes, per cu. 7. 14s.—bessert
Knives, 12s. —Carvers, per pair, 4s. 6d.—The Long Set of 50
Pieces, 405.—The same to Balance Table Knives, 16s.—Des-
lefts, 14s.—Carvers, ss. 6d.—Large size Ivory-handled Table
Knives, 18s.—Desserts, 16s. per doz.—Carvers, 6s.—The same
to Balance Table, 21s.—Desserts, 15s.—Carvers, 7s. 6d.—
White Bone Handled Table Knives and Forks, 9s. per doz.—
Blasi: Horn-handled Table Knives and Forks, lls. per doz.—
Desserts, Bs.-Carvers, 2s. 6d.—The Knives and Forks both
warranted.

SENDERS, FIRE IRONS, CORNICE POLES, DISH-

COVERS, BATHS, &e.
Fashionable Black Iron Fenders from 9s.—Bronzed ditto
from 12s.—Brass ditto from 10s.—Polished Steel Fire Irons
from ss.—Block Tin Dish Covers the Set, I Is.—lmproved
shape ditto, 16s.—Patent ditto, the very best quality and newest
shape that is made, 35s.—Japanned Bottle Jacks, warranted to
carry 251b5., 7s. 6d.—Brass ditto, 9s. 6d.—Brass Stair Rods,
3s. 6d. per doz.—Brass Cornice or Window Curtain Poles,
ls. 3d. per foot.—Copper Tea Kettle to hold 1 Gallon, 7s.—
Copper Coal Scoops, from 10s. 6d.—Tea Urns, from 275.
Shower Baths, with Copper conducting Tubes and Pamp, and
with Curtains complete, 110 s.
I urchasers are recommended to visit the Warehouses, Wells-
street, Oxford-street ; or to apply for a Catalogue of prices,
which can be forwarded for a single postage. Country Orders
co contain a remittance. AU Postages to be paid.
Established 1820.
London, England, 1839-12-19

CONTENTS of No. I. :

1. Present State and Future Prospects of England.-2.
Colonization, Ancient and Modern.-3. The Naval Power
and Shipping of England.-4. Canada.-5. Commerce of
India.-6. Colonial Government, &c.-7. Emigration.-8
French Colonies.-9. Opiu.n Trade.-10. Colonial Intelli-
gence, Obituary, &c. &c.
Fisher, Son, and Co.. Newgate-street, London ; John
Cumming, Dublin; and Johnson. and White and Co., Edin-
burgh.
London, England, 1839-12-19

IMMEDIATE BENEFITS OFFERED TO THE
PUBLIC.
LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE RATES

Reduced 30 per Cent. per Annum Lower than any other Office.
LIFE ANNUITY RATES,
CALCULATED on EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES ! I !

FOR EXAMPLE.
For every 1001. deposited, this Association will grant the An-
nuity placed opposite the Age of the Party depositing.
From 501. and upwards, in proportion.
London, England, 1839-12-19

LONDON AND WESTMINSTER
MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
No. 40, West Strand.
rantew
The Most Noble the MARQUIS of WESTMINSTER.
CIIAMMAN,
DAVID SALOMONS, Esg.
NOTICE.—AII Premiums upon Assurances, due on Ist Jan-
uary next, must be paid within twenty days from that date.
This Society adopts the principle of mutual assurance, by
which mode all the profits will ultimately be divided amongst
the assured, who are protected from individual responsibility.
Persons about to assure their lives will obtain great advant-
age by lodging their proposals with the Society prior to the Ist
January.

_
FRANCIS EWART, Secretary.
Office, No. 448, West Strand.
London, England, 1839-12-19

DUTCH EAST INDIES.

We have received the Java papers from 24th July to
21st August.
IiATAviA, AUG. 26.—Accounts from Timor say:that
in April this year the English schooner Essington had
Arrived in that port from Timor Laut, from whiell place
the captain of the vessel, Mr. Watson,liad..sircceeded ID
bringing away one of the survivors of the crew of the
English schooner Staat Come, which was taken by the
natives in 1823.

This unfortunate man, Joseph Tobias, an Englishman,
has lived seventeeen years as a slave at Lauran in Timor
Laut, where the schooner was hauled ashore and
burnt, the remainder of the crew being murdered.
During all this time he was most cruelly treated, and
has suffered so severely that it may be doubted whether
he will ever recover the use of his legs, which have
been, as it were, shrivelled and crooked from the beat
of the sun. Only incessant labour could save him
from chastisement with a firebrand, of the effects of
which there are countless marks all over his body.

He has wholly forgotten his mother tongue, not
being able even to count ten, so that little or no in-
formation can be obtained from him.
Other letters from Batavia, of the 13th and 16th
of August, speak of great damage done by uncommonly
heavy rims, which have laid large tracts of land under
water.

Accounts from Pontianae, on the west coast of Borneo,
say that about twenty shipwrecked persons had arrived
there, who were found on the evening of the 25th July by
the schooner Zeemeeuw, in the open sea, endeavouring
to reach land. They belonged to the English brig
Maria, Captain W. Wilson, which was bound from the
Isle of France to Timor Koepang, with a cargo of
pieces of the value (including 42,000 11. in specie) of
91,200 florins ; and which, having sprung a leak, stork
in spite of every effort on the evening of the 21st July,
in 0 12 south lat., and 108 30 long. east of Greenwich.
The persons saved are the Captain, a French passen-
ger, M. Mauthier, and two children, and the whole
crew, consisting of sixteen Lasears.
Our Dutch stock was very much depressed to-day,there
were numerous sellers, and the prices declined. again
very sensibly. It was reported, on what ground we
know not, that in the explanations given yesterday by
the Government in the secret sitting of the Chamber
were not judged to be satisfactory, and it was thought
probable that the loan would be rejected by the Second
Chamber. We give the report as generally circulated
on 'Change, but do not see how the prospect of the
rej,,ction should cause the Funds to fall. All Foreign
Funds hkewi,e declined.—Dutch Papers, Dec. 18.
London, England, 1839-12-19

CITY FISH MARKET.

There were fair supplies of most descriptions of Fish, and the
demand was in proportion ; prices much as last quoted. Tur-
bot, bs. to 20s. ; Cod, 2s. 6d. to 12s. ; Lobsters, 9d. to 3s.
6d. ; Soles, 6d. to 4s. per pair ; Oysters, 16s. to 48s. per
bushel.
London, England, 1839-12-19

EVENING EDITION.

CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.

(From the Dun— f 1 Courier.)
" HIGH JINKS OF THE ASSEMBLY'S COMMISSION.

" In another column we have inserted a report of the
proceedings of the Presbytery of Strathbogie ; as regards
the majority and minority of that Court, there appears
to have been jockeying on both sides, and especially as
regards the part taken by the Moderator. The case
chosen for a trial of strength was not a very fortunate one,
for Mr. Edwards, after three years' trial, was rejected as
unacceptable. But that does not affect the law of the
question, and it is on legal grounds alone that the
Reverend Belligerents must stand or fall. The
majority are loudly blamed for resisting the fiat of i
a higher Church tribunal ; and their defence s,
that they were placed between two fires, and, look-
ing to the penal consequences that might follow,
deemed it their duty to yield to the supreme power as
by law established. But the now dominant party of
the Church of Scotland, however rebellious the Court
of Session and the House of Lords may consider them,
have no tolerance for rebellion in others ; and accord-
ingly, at a late meeting of the Commission, it was re-
solved, after an animated discussion, to suspend from
every pastoral {unction the seven refractory clergyrnen.
These gentlemen are prohibited from preaching,baptising,
attending Church Courts, or performing any other ecclesi-
astical functions, until their case is reported to the next.
General Assembly in May, unless they express contri-
tion, and promise submission in future. An interdict
is to be applied for, which, we doubt not, will be
granted ; and the Court of Session, in place of offen-
sive, will be called to wield defensive weapons. Mat'
ters must be brought to a speedy issue, and either
the General Assembly must put down the Court of
Session, or the Court curb the pretensions of the Church.
Thereis no middle course to steer, and heated as,both par-
ties now are, we see no zhance of the shadow of com-
promise."
The following is one of the protests entered against
the strange proceedings of the Commission. The dis-
pute is exciting the most intense interest in Scotland.

REASONS OF DISSENT By DR. LEE, AND OTHERS•

1. Because it is irregular and unprecedented to pro-
nounce an unqualified sentence, reversing, rescinding,
and declaring to be null and void the whole proceed-
ings of two meetings of a Presbytery, while the mi-
nutes (though improperly withholden, perhaps, through
a mistaken exercise of discretion by their Counsel),
were not fully before the Commission.
2. Because it is not consistent with the law and
practice of this Church to pass the heavy sentence of
suspension from the whole functions of the ministry, pas-
toral as well as judicial, against a number of ministers,
without having even once expressly and peremptorily cited
them to appear personally to answer for the offences
with which they are charged ; as the only order which
has been served on them hitherto gave them the choice
of appearing either personally or by procurator.
London, England, 1839-12-19

WATERPROOF AND WARM WINTER CLOTHING.
WALTER BERDOE, TAILOR, No. 69,
CORNHILL, was the first who introduced the
NEW VENTILATING WATERPROOF, which renders
garments (when properly made up) completely impervious to
rain, without offering any obstruction to the escape of perspira-
tion. Its complete success is now fully established, as is proved
by the most convincing testimonials, its extensive adoption,
and the numerous attempts subsequently made by others to ac-
complish the same end.
THE CODRINGTON DREADNOUGHTS are a New,
and much approved Waterproof Garment, gentlemanly, port-
able, and convenient, are now in general use, and the best
proof of their efficiency is the greatly increasing demand for
them, through the recommendation of those who have long
tried them.

W. Berdoe has new ready a large stock of all the most ap-
proved materials for Warm Winter Clothing, and is convinced
that the process of the British Water-proofing Company is the
best. First-rate Clothing of every description made to order.
69, CORNHILL (North side).
London, England, 1839-12-19

This Company make no charges for intermediate ages under

- -
50 };ears.
FIRE INSURANCE RATES.
Common Insurance. s. d.
Private Houses and Shops (not hazardous) 1 0 per Cent.
Hazardous
Double Hazardous
Farming Stock
INDEPENDENT WEST MIDDLESEX
ASSURANCE COMPANY,

Opposite the Bazaar, Baker-street, Portman-square, London.
South t. David's-street, Edinburgh ;
Ingram-street, Glasgow •
And Sackville-street, Dublin.
Empowered under the several Acts of Parliament of 14th'Geo.
111. c. 48 ; 22d Geo. 111. ; 53d Geo. 111. c. 141; 3d Geo.
IV. c. 92; and Ist Vic. c. 10.

G. E. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
London, England, 1839-12-19

AUX

PRICE sd.

PUBLICATIONS.

This day, price 125., the FOURTH VOLUME of
THE REV. SYDNEY SMITH'S
WORKS.

London : Longman, orme, and Co.
Of whom may bo had,
The First Three Volumes, 365. cloth, lettered.

On the Ist of January will be published in oblong 4t0., Part 1.,
Price ngs.
ILLUSTRA TIONSFive
ofShilli the CORPORAL
and SPIRITUAL WORKS of MERCY. Engraved
in outline and accompanied with descriptive anecdotes in four
languages.
By A SISTER of the RELIGIOUS ORDER of OUR
LADY of MERCY.
To be completed in Four Parts.
London : C. Dolman, 61, New Bond-street.

ATE N T BRANDY VERSUS COGNAC.
The celebrity of BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY,
and its unparalleled extent of sale, with which the public
generally are now well acquainted, would seem to render
almost unnecessary any attempt to extend a knowledge of those
facts. Such, indeed, would be the course that J. T. Betts sod
Co. would pursue, were it not for the numerous and specious
attempts to foist upon the world articles presumptuously
offered as substitutes for the Patent Brandy, without the most
remote pretensions to approach it in quality; attempts which,
however short lived, impose upon J. T. Betts and Co. the ne-
cessity for issuing, from time to time, a caution to the Public to
satisfy themselves of the identity of the Spirit which they pro-
cure. If purchasers would take only that simple precaution,
and really obtain Betts's Patent Brandy, the complaints in-
cessantly made of the defective character of Home-made
Brandy, would soon cease to be heard.
So unbounded is the confidence of J. T. Betts and Co. in
the sterling qualities and value of their production—and so en-
tirely is that confidence-borne out by chemical analysis, by
medical sanction, and by universal family support—that they
have challenged their continental neighbours, the French Dis-
tillers, to produce, amongst the finest samples of Cognac, an
article of equal purity, or possessed of the same wholesome
properties, as the Patent Brandy.
The Patentees, as Distillers, cannot send out less than Two
Gallons, which may be obtained, either pale or coloured, for
Cash on Delivery, at Eighteen Shillings per Imperial Gallon, of
the highest legal strength, at the Distillery, No. 7, Smithfield-
bars, leading to St. John-street,—their only Establishment.
London, England, 1839-12-19

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

The revival of Buckstone's " Alselard and Heloise " having
been attended with extraordinary success, it will ie repeated
To-night.
__

THIS EVENING, Dim. 19,
Will be acted Buckstone's Drama of
THE DREAM AT SEA.

Principal Characters by Messrs. Saville, Dale, Heslop, Smith,
and Ross ; Misses Martin and Grant.
4er which,

THE TWO PAGES OF FREDERICK THE GREAT.
Frederick, Mr. Dale ; the Pages by Mrs. Vining and Miss
31artin.

To conclude with
ABELARD AND HELOISE.

Dat_Vl ATER AT LONDON BRIDGE T0.4108.1t0W.
43 minutes after 1 I Evening l7 minutes after 2
London, England, 1839-12-19

inno: r-nent. nrd- r,.rrrrriondation that the

:)iders o u

Uovernment may uitimately give them.
They ought immediately to carry their own project
into effect, with a full reliance on the Government
coming into their terms when they have demon-
strated its advantages. Let them only show by
experiments that they can regularly and certainly
convey letters and passengers from Calcutta to
London in 38 days, and the Government will be
compelled to employ them.
London, England, 1839-12-19

!NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AS
► SURANCE AND
1 DEFERRED ANNUITY SOCIETY.
26, CORNHILL, LONDON.
EASTERN BRANCH.-5, Castle-street, St. Mary Axe.
Capital, 500,0001.
EMPOWERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT.

DIRECTORS.
T. L AMIE MURRAY, Esq., Chairman.
Sir Burges Camac, K. C. S. Robert Hollond, Esq., M. P.
John Elliotson, M.D. F. R. S. George Lungley, Esq.
H. Gordon, Esq. John Rawson, Esq.
:Joseph Thompson, Esq.

AUDITORS.
Dr. Olinthus Gregory, F.R. A. S.
Professor Wheatstone, F. R. S.
ACTUARY—W. S. B. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R. A. S.

By the new principles of Life Assurance and Deferred An-
nuities, founded by this Society, the moral obligation of all
classes of making a provision for a family or for old age is
largeiy enhanced, by the immediate advantages secured to the
Assured themselves.

The details of the principles of the Society, its improvement
in the system of Assurance, its economical arrangements in
favour of the Assured, its extensive Tables, &c., will be found
in its Prospectus, which may be obtained at the Offices of the
Society, 26, Cornhili, London, or at any of its Brunches
throughout the Country.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.
London, England, 1839-12-19

TO PERSONS WISHING TO ENGAGE IN HOTEL

BUSINESS.
ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT.

TO BE LET on advantageous terms, the
HOTEL DEPARTMENT of a RIRST-RATE
ESTABLISHMENT in the WEST of ENGLAND.
For Particulars enquire at Mr. Cafe's Offices, Great Marlbo-
rough-street.
London, England, 1839-12-19

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGIOCE.

OXFORD, DEC. 17.—This day the following degrees
were conferred :
Bachelor in Civil Law.—Francis Hessey, Fellow of
St. John's.
Masters of Arts.—Rev. John David INY, BrasPn-
nose, Grand Compounder ; Rev. Wm. Slater Crowdye ,
Lincoln ; Rev. Nutcombe Oxenham, William D y
Ryder, and William Hawkins, Exeter ; Rev. Philip
Seholfield, University ; Rev. Thomas Boys Ferrisi
Trinity.
Bachelors of Arts.—Frederick H. Bennett, Christ
Church ; Richard Mallett Coley, Queen's; Godfrey
Bolle Lee, Fellow of New ; John Bickley Hughes,
D, of Magdalen ; Rev. David Jones, Jesus ; Wil-
liam Twining, Balliol ; Philip Sankey, St. John's.

tO

fur I.IIIILI OU titl Uri let U. i :lc ijaS.LiC
tended by the Marchioness of Normanby, Hon. Miss
Paget, Hon. Miss Anson, Viscount Torrington, and the
Earl of Fingal'. The two Maids of Honour, the Hon.
Miss Rtget and the Hon. Miss Anson, afterwards drove
out in the Park a -out')

Is expected to

er

Inchess

Howard, Hon. Paget, Hon. Mis.; Ans
countess Forbes, Baroness Lehzen, Viscount Melbourne,
Viscount Torrington, Earl of Fingal', Sir Robert
Otway, Hon. Colonel Grey, and the Hon. Charles A.
Murray.

The Duchess of Gloucester vi,ited tho Princess Au-
gusta yesterday; at Claren.ce Hfluse, St. James's.
The Solicitor-General, Mr. Edon. and Mr. Vizard,
had interviews with the Marquis of Normanby, yester-
dav, at the Home Office.
The Chaiiman of the Excise had an interview yes-
terday with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, at his
. offieird residence in Downing-street.

Despatches for the Right Hon. C. Poulett Thomson,
Governor of the Canadas, were sent off last evening
from the Colonial Office.

Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence left his residence in St.
James's Palace, on Tuesday, on a visit to the Earl of
Cardigan, at his seat, Dean Park, Northamptonshire,
to meet his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge.
Lord and Lady Henry Cholmondeley left Farrance.'s
Hotel, Belgrave-street, yesterday, on a visit to the
Duke of Wellington, at his seat, Strathfieldsaye, Hants.

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Sir Bellingham and Lady Graham, at the Carlton Ho-
tel; Regent-street, from Brighton ; Baron do Roths .
child, Mr. Mackinnon, M. P., Admiral Douglas, Mr.
Brarnston, M.P., Lady Chetwynd, Mr. E A. Sanford,
M.P., the Hon. Captain Hood, Colonel Challoner, the
Hon. Mr. St. John, Earl Beauchamp, and Lord Montford.
London, England, 1839-12-19

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.-(THIS DAY.

DEAL, DEC. 18.—Wind S. S E.—Arrived the Mul-
grave, from Quebec ; Grace, Frost, from Richebucto.
Livituroot... Dec. 18.—Wind S. S. E., fresh.—Sailed
the Rosendale, Friend, for Bahia; William Sharpies, Junes,
Bombay; Pakenham, Lloyd, Pernambuco; British Ame-
rican, Pritchard, St. John's, New Brunswick. Off port,
the Sarah, from St. Andrew's, New Brunswick ; Lanark,
Quebec ; Avon, ditto ; Ranger, St. John's, New Bruns-
wick ; Francis, ditto ; Tagliafero, Alexandria.
PORTSMOUTH, DEC. 18.--Wind S. S. E.—Arrived the
Richard Reynolds, Bell, from Miramichi.
FALMOUTH, DEC. 17.—Wind S. S. E. to S. E., fresh
gales.—Arrived the Corsair, Greig, from New Orleans—
sailed Bth October.

PORTSMOUTH, DEC. 17.—Arrived the Velocity, from
Newfoundland ; Isabella Ellen, Wakeham, Sc. Mary's
River, Gambia; Mayflower, Wakeham, St. Michaels.
ILFRACOMBE, DEC. I7.—Arrivcd the Fame, Rawson,
from Teneriffe.

DUBLIN, DEC. 16.—Arrived the Richard Watson,
Tate, from Quebec; Mayflower, Malaga.
LIMERICK, DEC. 15.—Arrived Thetis, Sealy, Miramichi.
BRISTOL, Dec. 17.—Sailed Thomas, Bury, Jamaica.
ABERAVON, DEO. 17.—Off-port, Howard, Quebec.
MILFORD, Dac. 17.—Arrived the Julia, Rich, from
Quebec, with loss of sails.

NEWHAVEN, DEC. 18.—The Ruby, Mowbray, from
London to Cardiff, which put in here on the Bth instant,
having been on shore, sailed on the 16th, after being re-
pi ed.

PENZANCE, DEC. 17.—The H. Z., De Vries, from
Havre to Amsterdam, was totally wrecked near Mount
Pier this morning.
RAMSEY, ISLE OF MAN, DEC. 13.—A boat 14 feet keel,
74 feet beam, with a coat of resin outside, and painted
green inside, was picked up off the Point of Ayre on the
16th ult.

THE MARKETS.—(THIS DAY )
HUNGERFORD MARKET.
The supplies were to a fair extent, and the demand was good
—prices steady. Turbot ss. to 21s. ; Cod 3s. to 1.25. ; Soles
10d. to 4s. per pair ; Lobsters 10d. to 3s. 6d. Beef lid. to
; Mutton 7i-d. to Bid. ; Veal Bd. to 9d. ; Pork 7d. to
Bd. per lb. Vegetables in fair supply, and prices rather on
the advance.
London, England, 1839-12-19

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TWEATRE ROYAL COVENT GARDEN.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MADAME
VESTRIS.
Trim EVENING, DEC. 19, 1839,
Will Ise performed Sheridan's Comedy of
THE RIVALS.

9ir Anthony Absolute, Mr. W. Farren ; Captain Absolute,
Mr. Arderson; Sir Lucius O'Trigger, Mr. Brougham; Faulk,
land. Mr. Cooper ; Acres, Mr. Harley ; Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs.
C. Jones ; Lydia Languish, Madame Vestris ; Julia, Mrs.
Nisbett ; Lucy, Mrs. Humby.
After which,
THE BEGGAR'S OPERA. _ -

Captain Macheath, Mr. iir7iia;risoniPeachusn, Mr. W.
Farren ; Leckit, Mr. Bartley ; Filch, Mr. Harley ; Mrs.
1),,cht123, Mrs. C. Jones ; Pelly Yeaehiam, Miss Rainforth;
Luoy L.ekit, Madame Testris.
To-morrow, Love, with The Beggar's Opera.

Dress Boxes, 75; Second Priee, 3s. 6d. ; Firstgand Second
(lireles, ss. ; Selma Price, 2s. 6d. ; Pit, 3s. ; Second Price,
; Gallery, Is.
Doers to be opened at half-past Six—tlie performances to
4 orivileace at Seven .'Clock.

'Pickets and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Notter,
at the Box-office, from Ten till Foltz., where Season Tickets
way be had upon applioation.
Private Boxes to be had solely of Mr. Andrews. bookseller,
iti7, New Bond-street.
London, England, 1839-12-19

ArTS, MANUFACTURES, AND MINES.
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DR. URE'S DICTIONARY of ARTS,
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London, England, 1839-12-19

" Pauc taciturn dolorem continebant."—Liv.
A. S manhood approaches, the human form, COdil-
tenance, voice, and the whole intellectual character,
Undergo a revolution. Love is the end and sum of life, creating
„„_'lnages after image of ideal perfection. But in the present state of
"`"'etY, pure and virtuous enjoyment is often postponed and ob-
structed, till the excess of youthful impetuosity impels to a course
g Wild and injurious indulgence, and tne mind becomes painfully
harassed by alternations of fears, disgust, and passion. In this state
relief is perhaps sought from the inexperienced, perhaps from the
ignorant ; in either case at the expense of health, that being only
Palliated which should have been effectually'cured. Here we propose
Pangs of remorse, disappointed hope, and disease; and we pledge
eurselves to eradicate every taint of syphilitic poisn.s. and to restore
to its wonted energy every relaxation of the genesrive economy,
whether from this or other causes, whereby the dtgi.l.l of manhood
IT 11
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"e'sril, which with reckless ignorance destr qt. who. it sh uld re.
store; and,
on the other hand that unworthy principle whose
Proud selfishness increases the embarrassment of the afflict.. All
classes of society, not excepting the Angl4.lnl so, but more espe-
PailY such as are about to enter into matrimon file, are included
in the limits of this address, and to all we nun dentiy offer the
result of many years' successful practice.
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London, England, 1839-12-26

THE PANTOMINES,

DRURY LANE.—This evening the performances will
be " Der Freyschutz," and the new grand Christmas
pantomine, entitled " Harlequin Jack Sheppard, or the
Blossom of Tyburn Tree," which is a burlesque on the
numerous dramatic productions founded on Mr. Ains-
worth's novel of Jack Shephard. The pantonmine will
include a diorama, painted by Mr. Marshall, with Cir-
cassian, Armenian, Persian, and Indian scenery.
COVENT GARDEN.—To night the performances will
commence with the " Beggar's Opera." The
new pantomine will follow, the title of which
is " Harlequin and the Merrie Devil of Edmon-
ton, or the Great Bed of Ware." This pantomine also
is to be adorned with a splendid diorama, from the pen-
cil of the Messrs. Grieve.

HAYMARKET.—There is not to be any pantomime at
the Haymarket. The performances this evening will
consist of " O'Flannigan and the Fairies," and the" Sea
Captain." The former drama, writen by Power, who
takes the principal character, is to have new scenery,
dresses, and decorations.

ADELPHI.—The new pantomime at the Adelphi,
the management of which theatre has been generally
very successful in its pantomimic efforts, is intitled
" Harlequin and Mother Red Cap ; or, Merlin and the
Fairy Snow Drop," with Telbin's " Oramamimeka-
mousika."

SURREY.—There will be three new pieces this even-
ing ; the first " Michael Earle, the Maniac Lover ,"
the second, " Family Jars Mended ;" and the third, a
new pantomime, called " The Queen Bee, or Harlequin
and Goody Two Shoes," which is to terminate with a
magnificent moving diorama.
VICTORIA.—The title of the new pantomime at the
Victoria is " Baron Munchausen, or Harlequin and the
Fairy of the Green Island."

MARSHALSEA PRISON.—The Earl of Erro 3'
as Lord Steward of her Majesty's Household, having
benevolently transmitted to J. Rutland, Esq., the De-
puty Marshal, a very liberal Christmas donation for the
benefit of the debtors, the same was distributed yes-
terday to each inmate in a plentiful supply of beef,
bread, porter, and coals, with ls. 6d. in money. His
Lordship's munificence was most gratefully received, and
thankfully enjoyed by the debtors and their families.
Mr. St. John Mildmay has left town for Hast-
ings in but indifferent health.
London, England, 1839-12-26

IMMEDIATE BENEFITS OFFERED TO THE
PUBLIC.
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From 50/. and upwards, in proportion.
London, England, 1839-12-26

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rough-street.
London, England, 1839-12-26

DARING EXPLOIT.

I must relate one of the most daring andsuccess-
ful attempts at muzzling a man-eater that are to be
met with in sporting annals. On the high road
between Madras and Hyderabad, and about sixty
miles from the latter, was a small place called Nel •
condah, situated in a narrow pass between two high
hills. In the beginning of 182— a tiger took up his
residence in the abandoned old fort which crowns one
of these eminences, and committed almost daily de-
predations on the numerous travellers passing on that
much-frequented road. He at last carried his audacity
to such a pitch as to walk off in broad daylight
with an officer's servant from the midst of a party
of sepoys. On arriving at Secunderabad, his
master, who was much attached to the poor fellow
from having him long in his service, related the
circumstance, and Captain W—, of the Commis-
sariat, determined on avenging him. W.—but why
should I attempt any mystery in relating as gallant
an action as was ever performed by a stanch votary
of Nimrod! and such was Whistler, who will not,
I am sure, feel annoyed in seeing his name recorded,
where it so well deserves a place, in the pages of
" The Sporting Magazine." Well, then, Whist-
ler, who was no novice at this sort of work, imme-
diately started off to the scene of action with a
couple of friends. On arriving at Nelcondah, scouts
were immediately placed on the 100k-out, one of
whom shortly afterwards announced that he
had discovered the retreat of the tiger, and led
the party towards the top of the hill. Here, amidst
a chaos of large rocks, he pointed to a deep chasm,
at the end of which was a recess, where he said the
animal had retired. It was, however, impossible to
get sight of him without first dropping down a
height of sixteen or eighteen feet into the den be-
low, from which there was no retreat. Whistler
hesitated not, took the fearful leap, and, fortunately
alighting on his feet, saw the monster quietly repos-
ing at the further end of the recess. He gave him
no time to rise, but with the quickness of thought
levelling his rifle sent a ball through his brain, and
extended him lifeless on the spot.—Old Sporting
Magazinefor December.
London, England, 1839-12-26

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, WEDNESDAY.—Her Majesty and her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent attended Di-
vine Worship this morning at St. George's Chapel.
The Rev. Mr. Musgrave preached the Sermon, His
test was Isaiah, chap. 25. verse 9.—" And it shall be
said in that day, Lo, this is our God, we have waited
for him, and he will save us ; this is the Lord, we have
waited for him ; we will be glad, and rejoice in his salva-
tion !" The Rev. C. Knyvett took the first part of the ser-
vice, the Rev. Mr. Musgrave and the Hon. and Rev.
Mr. Moore, the Communion Service. The Te Deum,
Jubilate, &c., was King's in C. The Anthem, a selec-
tion from the Messiah, " There were shepherds," (and
following recitatives, charmingly sung by Master Fos-
ter) concluding with the chorus, " Glory to God." Mr.
Elvey, M.B. presided at the organ.
Her Majesty and her August Mother received the
Holy Sacrament, and also several of the Royal visitors
and suite, including the Marchioness of Normanby, Lady
Fanny Howard, Hon. Miss Anson, Hon. Miss Paget,
Viscountess Forbes, Viscount Melbourne, Lord I3yron, -
Mr. Rich, Hon. Colonel Grey, and the Hon. C. A.
Murray._ . _

The- Gloria in Excelsis was Dr. Child's in A.
The Queen communicated first, and the Rev. Mr.
Musgrave, and the Hon. and Rev. Mr. Moore admi-
nistered the Sacrament.

Her Majesty and suite walked on the terrace of the
Castle for some time after they returned from S
George
%". • Chapel ;in fact the Royal party walked from
• St. George's Cluk el, the carriages being discharged as
.me out.
soon as her Majesty ea.. .
In addition to the Royal
following as visitors :—Colonel Brown
Hon. G. Liddel, and the Rev. W. Canning.
The Hon. Miss Lister took her departure from tho
Castle this morning.

-•'r list of yesterday, the
of the Rifles,

er Majesty the Queen Dowager, and their Royal
Highnesses the Princess Augusta and the Duchess of
Gloucester, attended Divine Service yesterday, (Christ
mas day) in the Chapel Royal, St, James. The Ser-
mon was preached by the Bishop of London, who took
his text from St. Luke's Gospel, chap. 2, verse 14.
The Lessons were read by the Rev. Mr. Dakins ; the
prayers by the Rev. Dr. Wesley, and the Communion
Service by the Bishop of London, the Rev. Dr.
Wesley, and the Rev. Mr. Dakins. The An-
them, " Behold I bring you glad tidings" (Pur-
cell) was sung by Messrs. J. B. Sale, Hawkins, and
Roberts. The Rev. J. Vane was the Deputy Clerk of
the Closet in Waiting.

The Queen Dowagzr, the Princess Augusta, and the
Duchess of Gloucester a terwards received the sacra-
ment, which was administered by the Bishop of London,
assisted by the Rev. Dr. Wesley, and the Rev. Mr.
Dakins.

The Queen Dowager was attended by the Countess
of Sheffield, the Hon. Miss Hudson, and the Hon. Miss
Mitchell. The Duchess of Gloucester was attended
by Lady Georgiana Bathurst.
The Countess of Chesterfield, the Marquis of Head-
fort, the Earl of Sheffield, and Lord Hiil, were among
the Nobility attending the service.
Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial
Office from Sir Charles Metcalf, Governor of Jamaica,
and from Sir George Gipps, Governor of New South
Wales.
London, England, 1839-12-26

THE MARKETS-(TH18 DAY.)

As might be expected, the day after Christmas, there were
very few buyers or sellers in the markets, and no business of
any importance done.
WHITECHAPEL MEAT MARKET.
The supply of country killed meat was very tmall, and Veal
and Pork rose in price considerably. Beef and Mutton were
at former prices. Beef 2s. Bd. to 3s. Bd. ; Mutton 2s. Bs. to
3s. 10d. ; Veal Ss. Bd. to 55..;, Pork 3s. Bd. to ss.

HA YMARKET.
There was very little Hay or Clover at market, and generally
not any demand. Sellers seemed glad to take what they could
get.

CITY FISH MARKET.
The supply was eery small indeed, and though the demand
was slack, prices high—Turbot, 6s. to 30s; Cod, 3s. to 21s. ;
Lobsters, lod. to 3s. 6d. ; Oysters, Ws. to 48s, per bushel;
Whitings, 4d. to lOd. ; and Haddocks, 9d. to 2s. 6d.

Ji UNGERFORD MARKET.
But very little business done; the attendance being very
slender Fish scarce and dear, Meat, Game, and Poultry,
were slack of sale at lower prices.
London, England, 1839-12-26

cuivt,

g u satis

~af.,tory account of the internal condi- ing,
re.seoree,, stud finnrcill li3bilities of the

;;, rf

cV SPLTlE.—Ninety tl:oncand dollars Irmo
brlrw.'.l hank of the State in this city,
H ;`;w ,n, from POr Orleans, last even-
has beeA,. another fire in Mobile. It broke out
at the corner of -Michael and CoLeention-street ; and
destroyed all the buildings through to St. Francis-street,
fronting the city square.
SEMINOLE INDIANS, NEAR TALLAHASSEE.—At Tad-
lal:assec, on the 20th, a party went out a few miies from
town to hunt deer, when they came across an Indian,
who attempted to shoot one of the party, but was imme-
diately shot and scalped. The hall of the Indian grazed
the breast of the man he shot at.

Eleven Indians were seen to cross the St. Augustine.
road about the same time, and a party went in pursuit.
Ttiis incident ks induced great caution among the inha-
bit,nts of Tallahassee.
FROM FLORIDA.—MORE JESUPING.—Four Indians
wlso had gone to Tampa Bay, with white feathers in
their tuibaa, as a symbol of peace, for the purpose of
hold.n, a talk with the commanding officer of that post.
have been taken prisoners, and are confined in one of
the block-houses.
London, England, 1839-12-26

EVENING EDITION.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH.--The new sloop Fantome, 16, Com-
minder Butterfield, fitting out at Chatham for serv.ee
on the Cape and West African station, will arrive here
about Thursday (to day). This vessel has been got
ready with extraordinary &spa .ch, ha% ing been oom-
missioned only in the early part of November. 1t is
proposed she shall make a trial cruise of her yalities
with Colonel Greville's splendid brig y. cht Anonym,
previously to going to the coast.
The new steam frigate Vesuvius is ordered for corn-
mission at Chatham, and proceeded thither on Saturday
from th:s port for the purpose.
Owing to the continued wet weather, the equipment
of the several ships destined to reinforce Sir F. Mait-
land's squadron in the East Indies. has been very mate-
rially retarded. Those at this port, namely, the Blen-
heim, 72 ; Pique, 36 ; Blonde, 46 ; and Andromache,
26, are however progressing rapidy.
The Harrier, 18, and Victor, 16, will shortly be com
missioned at this port, and the Pearl, 20, at Sheerness.
The Nimrod, 20, at Plymouth, is to go to the East rj
Indies.

The new steely) ship Stromboli, built at this port, is
ordered to be prepared for commission. She is now at
Glasgow, receiving her boilers, engines, &c., but may be
shortly expected.

The Inconstant, 36, Captain Pring, is hourly ex-
pected with freight from Vera Cruz, and there appears
no doubt of her proceeding to the Ea,t Indies with the
squadron.

The Mi ,den, 84, Captain Sharpe, and Pembroke, 72,
Captain Moresby, are on their way home from the
Mediterranevn to b paid off.
The ships cow at Ply.nouth arc the Talavera, 72,
Captain Mends, gone into Hamoaze, to be paid off, apd
corvette Nimrod, 20, and sloop Pylades, 18, fitting out ;
the latter is just comm'ssioned by Commander Vernon
Ans,n, 1838, supposed for the Cape station.
The Cracker, tender cutter to the Seaflower, has
returned to Jersey, with stores and provisions for that
vessel.

Accounts have remched us with the gratifying news
that the crew of the Tribune, 24, wrecked near Tar-
ragona, are all saved.
Nc orders have yet been received to put into com-
mission the Madagascar, 46, Belvidera, 42, and Ma'
cienne, 24.

A promotion in the Navy is. considered certain, on
the approaching nuptials of the Queen.
At Spitheal—No sh:p of war.
In Harbour—Britannia, Victory, Royal George,
Excellent, Blonde, Pique, Blenheim, Andromache,
Raven, Messenger, and flag tenders.—Brighton Gazette.