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The Sun.
London, England, 1839-09-03

HEIRS WANTED.

R. BAIRD, late of LOCHEND, having
made a Trust Settlement for certain purposes, and for
behoof of WILLIAM BAIRD, his son, whom failing, his son's
wife and children, the said William Baird (who was in Leith,
afterwards in the Isle of Man, and at the Five Bells, Gravesend,
Kent, at Christmas 1818), and his wife, and children, are
desired to apply to William Ferguson, Writer to the Signet,
Edinburgh.

AS SE
S SED 'TAXES
. COMPOSITION.

Notice is hereby given, that by an Act of 2 and 3 Victoria,
cap. 35, all Contracts of Composition for Assessed Taxes are
declared to be continued, with the full benefits thereof, for the
further term of one year, to the sth of April, 1841, except in
cases of persons who shall be desirous of determining itheir con-
tracts on the sth day of April, 1840, in which cases all such per-
sons mast, on or before the 10th day of October, 1839, give no-
tice in writing of such their desire to the Assessor or Collector
of the parish or place, or to the Surveyor for the District in
which such composition shall be payable; and all persons in
such excepted cases who may have made any increase to the
number of articles included in the said contracts, wnich increase
they intend to discontinue, must give notice to the Assessor or
Collector of the parish in which they reside, or to the Surveyor
of the District, on or before the 10th day of October, 1839,
that it is their intention to discontinue on or before the sth of
March, 1840, the use of such additional articles, and must ac-
tually cease to keep the same, on or before the said sth of
March, 1840, otherwise they will be chargeable for the same in
the year commencing on the 6th day of April, 1840.
Forms of notices to be delivered by persons desirous of deter-
mining their contracts en the sth days April, 1840, may be
had on application to the Assessors of the several parishes.
By Order of her Majesty's Commissioners of Stamps and
Taxes, _

CiIARLES PRESSLY, Secret zy.

A SSE SSED TAXES.
GAME CERTIFICATES.
Notice is hereby given, that by the 3d sec. of the Act
2 and 3 Viet. c. 35, it is enacted, that all Certificates for
taking or killing Game, granted and in force at the time of
the passing of the said Act (29th July, 1839), and all such
Certificates granted after that date, and before the 6th day of
July, 1840, instead of expiring en the sth day of April, 1640,
shall continue in force until the sth day of July, 1840 ; and that
all such Certificates which shall be granted at any time after
the 6th day of July, 1840, shall continue in force until and
upon the sth day ofpuly next, after the time of issuing the
London, England, 1839-09-03

EVEN ING EDITION.

MAGAZINES CONTINUED.

THE CHRISTIAN REFORMER.
Sherwood and Co.

A large portion of the present Number is occu-
pied with the speech of Mr. Knight Bruc© on the
" Hewley Appeal" before the House of Lords.
The speech is a verbatim copy from the notes of
Mr. Gurney, the short-hand writer. To all who
love bigotry, and (boat upon double distilled intole-
rance, it will afford a rich treat. Of everything like
Christian feeling it is as completely divested, as
it is of those sound legal views which might have
been expected from a man of Mr. Knight Bruce's
Standing in the profession. What a contrast does
this ebullition of ill-tempered and narrow-minded
sectarianism afford to the masterly speech of the
Attorney-General on the other side I " Ecclesi-
astical Forgeries" and " an Enquirer's Progress to
Unitarianism," are interesting papers. The spuri-
ousness of the Sibylline verses is satisfactorily
shown in the former, and in the latter some of the
arguments generally used in favour of the orthodox
faith are combated with ability, and what is better,
In a truly brotherly spirit.
London, England, 1839-09-03

EVENING EDITION.

ASSIZE IN TELLIGEN CE.

NORTHERN CIRCUIT—LzrzaPooz, Ave. 30.
(Before Mr. Baron Maims)
GISBORNE V. HART.
This was an action to recover the sum of 22/. 12s. 9d.,
being the amount of a promissory note made by the de-
fendant. Mr. Creswell and Mr. Martin conducted
the case of the plaintiff, and Mr. Alexander and Mr.
Wightman that of the defendant.
It appeared that the plaintiff is the Member of Par-
liament for Carlow, and the defendant is an attorney,
who, having had the misfortune to get into the hands of
the sheriff's officer by way of execution, was anxious to
get out ag lin, and for this purpose an offer was made of
the note in question. On the part of the defendant it
was insisted that a discharge should be signed before the
note was given ; this was resisted by the officer, and at
length the note was delivered over. The officer then
insisted upon ascertaining whether there was any other
detainer against the prisoner before he let him go.
Upon this a scuffle ensued, and an attempt was made
to get back the note, which, however, did not succeed.
It turned out that there was another detainer lodged
with the sheriff, and the prisoner did not get his liberty
till that was discharged also. An action being brought
on the note it was referred to the award of a gentleman
of the bar, whose award was set aside upon a technical
objection, and the present action was brought.
Mr. Baron MAIILE, in summing up the case to the
Jury, told them i ithey were of opinion that the note
was obtained under a fraudulent representation that the
defendant should thereby regain his liberty, they would
find a verdict for him ; but the sheriff's officer was
bound not to let the prisoner go until every detainer
against him was satisfied ; and if they thought the trans-
action a bona fide one, they would find for the
plaintiff.
Verdict accordingly for the amount demanded.
One or two cases yet remain, which will be taken
either at a late sitting to-night or to-morrow morning,
when the Assizes will conclude.
London, England, 1839-09-03

LICENCES TO DEAL IN GAME.

It is also enacted, by the 4th section of the said Act, that
instead of the holding of Special Sessions for granting Licences
to Deal in Game being confined to the month of July, pursuant
to the Act 1 and 2 Wm. 4, c. 32, Justices of the Peace shall
hold such Sessions for the purpose of granting such Licences,
not only in the month of July, but also at any time and from time
to time as often as they shall think fit after the said month of
July in • every year ; and that it shall also be lawful for the
majority of the said Justice (not being less than two) assem-
bled at any such Session, or at any adjournment thereof, to
grant Licenses to deal in Game in the manner directed by the
said Act, of the 1 and 2 W. 4, c. 32, and under and subject to
the Provisions and Regulations thereof; provided that Seven
Days' Notice of the holding of any such Special Session, shall be
given to each 6f the Justices acting for the Division or District
in which such Session is intended to be held; and provided
also that every Licence to deal in Game, at whatever time the
same has been or shall be granted, shall continue in force until
the first day of July next following the granting thereof and no

longer.
By order of her Majesty's Commissioners of Stamps and
Taxes. CHARLES PRESSLY, Secretary.
London, England, 1839-09-03

ECONOMIC

LIFE
SOCIETY.
34, Bridge-street, Blaekfriars, London.
Established in 1823.

ASSURANCE

LOWER RATES of PREMIUMS than any other Office
that entitle Parties to a participation in the profits.
The Bonus declared in 1834 amounted upon an average to
161. per cent. upon the premiums then paid; and recently a se-
cond Bonus has been awarded amounting on the average, to 311.
per cent. on the premiums paid during the last five years.
All Assurances effected on the equal scale of rates during this
year (1839) will participate in the profits at the next division
in I $4.4.

Polices nn the lives of Persons dying by suicide, duelling, or
by the hands of justice are not void, as respects the interests of
Parties to whom they may have been legally assigned.
Assurances may be effected on any and every day.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN KNOWLES. Resident Director.

SOUTH METROPOLITAN WATER
COMPANY.

(To be Incorporated by Act Parliament.)
Capital 500,000/.
In Twenty Thousand Shares of 25/. each.
Depoiit 2/. 10s. per Share,
(and no further call untii the Act is obtained).
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE.
George Baker, Esq. William Harrison, Esq.
Edward Lapidge, Esq. Silas Galsworthy, Esq.
John Jackson, Esq. Joseph Taylor, Esq.
With power to add to the number.
BArmEns--111essrs. Glvn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.
ENGINEERS—Messrs. Rennie.

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SoLiciTous—Mr. Amory, Throgmorton-street ; Mr. Richard
Carpenter Smith, Bridge-street, Southwark.
SECRETARY-Mr. William Willans.
This Company is formed for the purpose of supplying the in-
habitants of the southern part of the Metropolis with pure water
from the River Wandle, instead of that which has hitherto been
furnished them froni the River Thames, a source condemned
by the joint testimony of the most celebrated medical and sci-
entific men, under the able superintendence of Messrs. Rennie.
Plans have been matured, and the undertaking holds out pros-
pects of great advantage both to the public and subscribers.
Application for Prospectuses and Shares to be made to the
respective Solicitors, and, if by letter, post paid.
London, England, 1839-09-03

THE LONDON AND EDINBURGH PHILO

SOPHICAL MAGAZINE.
Taylor, Red Lion-court.
_ The instructions drawn up by the Royal Society
fpr the expedition to the Antarctic Regions, under
Captain James Ross, occupy so much space in the
present number as to leave little room for other
articles. The chief object of this expedition, as
our' readers are aware, is to determine the Magnetic
Pole ci! the southern hemisphere. A favourable
aPporturiity is thus afforded of adding to the stock of
knowledge in other branches of physical science,
and the Royal Society, at whose instigation, we be-
lieve, the expedition was fitted out by the Govern-
ment, have therefore furnished Captain Ross and
his 6.—filcers with such instructions as appear to
them bess!, calculated to promote the interests of
science. V:4 document extends to upwards of
sixty pages, ana Appears to be compiled with equal
judgment and ability". It cannot fail to be highly
gratifyine, to all who fe.
0.1 an interest in the progress
of Scientific discovery. 'l ,1e leader of the expedi-
tion is happily selected. Captain Ross is a man
of great attainments in those branches of science to
which his observations will be here directed, and as
he had the merit and the honour of discovering the
Magnetic Pole of the northern hemisphere, we can-
not,. help looking upon that as an omen of success in
Ins present arduous and perilous undertaking.

THE SPORTING MAGAZINE.
• Two handsome enravings embellish this Num-
b. er---" Deception," W. B. Scott, from a paint-
mg, by Cooper ; and bythe " First of September,"
bY J• W. Archer, from a sketch, by the same
artist. The first is executed with more care than
is usually bestowed on magazine engravings. There
are several articles in this Number which will prove
highly amusing to keen sportsmen.
London, England, 1839-09-03

TOWN HALL.-(THIS DAY.)

Sir Peter Laurie did not take his seat at the Town Hall
to-day, till nearly t A elve o'clock, although the hour ap-
pointed for the commencement of business is ten o'clock.
The worthy Alderman sat but a short time, there being
only two or three drunken and disorderly charges to dis-
pose of.
London, England, 1839-09-03

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

WORCESTER AUG. 30.—The late warm weather has
done a deal of good to the hop plantations of this dis-
trict, and some early sorts are growing and looking very
healthy in " bop" but many of the weak grounds are
late, some of which are now only coming in blow, and
some are in burr, so that upon the whole the crop will
be very irregular, and the issue will entirely depend on
the weather for the next three weeks as to quantity and
quality, as picking cannot he general till the end of Sep-
tember. The duty this week has been backed at 20
and 21,0001. in a few instances, but there are many
chances, which may operate against paying it, strcb as
frosty nights or high winds ; and we have many yards
short of bine that cannot produce more than a short
44 top crop." We have little trade in our market, and
prices are nominal.—Worcester Herald.

MAIDSTONE, AUG. 28.—The last week has produced:
a great improvement in the Hops generally in this
neighbourhood, particularly in the strong grounds.
Notwithstanding this improvement, however, the pro-
bability is that there is not bine enough to raise the duty
to 200,0001. West of Maidstone, it is the opinion ni
some of the best judges that the planters will not grow
as much by one-fourth as last year. Sussex and Wor-
cester will grow an increase—East Kent will probably
be short, and the Weald of Kent will grow something
more than last year.-1-Vlaidstone Gazette.

THE MARKETS --(YESTERDAY•)

PKICE or
The highest price of Bread in th.
Loaf, Good Bread may he had at 8

• BREA D.
le Metropolis is 10t1, for the 41b
3,4 d,
London, England, 1839-09-03

THE APPROACHING DON CASTER

RACES.

In the wide circle of English horse racing_" a national
sport, the manly, the noble sport of a free people," as was
observed by his late Majesty William the Fourth—there is
no meeting which possesses superior attractions to that
of Doncaster. The Great Northern Meeting is, indeed, its
true designation, whether as regards the superiority of the
running, the excellent quality of the ground, the splendour
of its stands, thronged with beauty and fashion, the magni-
ficence of the roads, the ample protection to the visitots, and
the unrivalled accommodations within the town itself. \\ ith
the termination of the York August Meeting—and by the
way, the falling off in those once celebrated race;, from their
high and palmy state, should suggest the propriety of
holding, in luture, only one good annual meeting—with the
termination of these races, the attention of the whole
sporting world is turned to Doncaster, in the anticipation
that the scene which will there be presented will be of the
most attractive character—a scene which, with all its con-
comitants, presenting a perfect specimen of the good old
English practice of horse racing, may be deemed unrivalled.
Nor will the stranger, on the approaching occasion, expe-
rience disappointment. It is true that, last year, the great
contest of the week was a miserable affair, with only set en
competitors out of a nomination of sixty-six horses ; and a
bad race into the bargain. But this will not be the case
on the r,rthcorning occasion.
The number of nominations for the St. Leger this year
is larger than at any former period, viz. one hundred and
seven, originally one hundred and seventeen—a number
which was unavoidably diminizhed by the deaths of the
Duke of Leeds, Mr. J. Bowe, Mr. Carter, and Mr. John-
son, leaving, however, an unexampled number. The list,
indeed is a very formidable one, and will present as largo
a number of prizes as could be desired by the most deter-
mined lover of the sport, and many of them of the
very first-rate character into the bargain. The cup
which is given by the stewards, the Earl of Chesterfield
and G. Lane Fox, Esq. M. P. is a spendid prize, of
the value of three hundred guineas. It is of the urn
shape, and stands three feet high. Around the bowl is a
group of wild horses at full speed ; and the handles, which
spring from the broader part and take hold of the rim, are
composed of two griffins, and the distance from wing to
wing of both figures is nearly two feet, the whole being
finished in bright and dead silver. There will be a strong
competition for this splendid prize by the first horses in
the kingdom, including Bee's \Ving, the best mare of her
day ; the noted Irish Horse Harkaway ; and probably the
most superior three-year olds. Great interest will also
he presented in the Champagne and the two-year olds;
and the stake of 200 sous. each, contains no less than
fifteen subscribers.—Doncaster Gazette.
London, England, 1839-12-14

LOVE,

Duke of Carinthia, Mr. Cooper; Sir Rupert of Larch, Mr.
j. ; Howl, Mr. Anderson; the Countess of Eppen-
sta, Mi:is Ellen Tree; Katherine) Madame Vestris.

After which,
THE BEGGAR'S OPERA.

Coptain Macheath, Mr. W. Harrison ; Peachuni, Mr. W.
rrsrren ; Loci:it, Mr. Bartley ; Filch, dlr. Harley ; Mrs.
Pcarhotn, Mrs. C. Jones; Polly Yeachum, Miss Ranforth;
Luzy Loc,.it, Madame Vestris.
Onphtiday, Love, with The Beggar's Opera.

Dress Boxes, is; Second Price, 3s. Bcf.; First and Second
Soconst Price, 2s. id. ; Pit, 3s. ; Second Price,
; Gallery, 15.
Door, to be opened at half-past Six—the performances to
orws,-ace at Seven o'Clock.

Tickets and pieties for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Netter,
Box-:;llitte, from Ten till Foar, where Season Tickets
he liad upon application.
Private Boxes to Iv! had solely of Mr Andrews, bookseller,
iv 7. Nev Bond-strect.
London, England, 1839-12-14

SOUTHWARK BRIDGE.
NOTICE is HerebY Given that a DIVIDEND will
be PAYABLE on the 15th January next to the Propi ietors of
the New Shares, and to the Subscribers of the 131. advanced
en the Old Shares of the Southwark Bridge, at the rate of
Is. 10s. per cent. per annum, and that the Transfer Books of
the Company will be closed from the 25th instant until the 15th
of January next.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
JAMES LEITH, Sec.
_
Office, Queen-street Place, Dec. 12, 1839.
London, England, 1839-12-14

COLO-BIAN BONDS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Silt —ln your report of the proceedings of this meet-
ing, I shall feel obliged if you will correct your report
in regard to the observations made by me at that meet-
ing ; and instead of the unmeaning words, " France was
allowed, for the paltry sum of 600,0001. to establish
cook-shops and blockade coasts," let it be reported as
the words were spoken, thus, " While France is per-
mitted to enforce the payment of the paltry sum of
600,000 dollars for an injury committed by a military
rabble on French cooks and confectioners at Mexico,
and is also permitted by the English Government to
blockade the ports of Vera Cruz and Tampico to the
detriment of British merchants, the Government of
Great Britain made no interference to enforce the much
more extensive claims of her own subjects." And where
it reads " upon the first occasion that Viscount Mel-
bourne had the privilege of dining with her Majesty,"
add the words, "let him advise the Queen to employ
her navy in enforcing the just claims of her subjects
against the Spanish American States."
Knowing the desire of your valuable Journal to give
impartial and full reports, I trouble you with this note.
I am, Sir, your very obedient servant,
J. WEST SHREWSBURY, Notary, &e.
Took's-court Chambers, Chancery-lane, Dec. 14.
London, England, 1839-12-14

Age3o to 40t045 to 50 to 55 to 69 to 65 to 70 to 75 to 80

or, 1.1.0 101.£12 10 £l5 10 £2O 0 £25 I
Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Pim
Cent. Cent. Cent. Cent. Cent Cent. Cent. Cent. Cent.

LIFE ASSURANCE RATES.

Age '2).0 to 25 to Nto 35 to 35 to 60 to 45 to 51

£s. d.£ s. s. d. i d. 1L s. d.l£ s. d. 1X s. d.
Premium' 111 ' 01 15
60 2 0 012 012 le 01215 013 5 I

This Company make no charges for intermediate ages under
50 years.
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 BaWar,Raiter-street, Portman-square, London
South St. David's-street, Edinburgh ;
Ingram-street, Glasgow ;
And Sackville-street, Dublin. _ _ _

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Empowered under the several Acts of Parliament of 14th Geo.
111. c. 45 ; 22d Geo. 111. ' • 53d Geo. 111. c. 141; 3d Geo,
IV. c. 92; and Ist Vic. c. 10.
G. E. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
London, England, 1839-12-14

ROLLS' COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

ATTORNEY-GENERAL V. THE IRONMONGERS' COMPANY.
Sir WM. FOLLETT replied; and
The MASTER of the ROLLS gave judgment in this
case, dismissing the petition of the trustees of Lady
Mico's Charity, and referring it back to the Master to
examine into the details, and to approve of a scheme
for the distribution of the funds, having regard to the
declaration of the Court, approving of the scheme pro-
posed by the Ironmongers' Company.
His Lordship's judgment having been delivered at a
late period of the day, we are compelled to reserve a
more detailed report for our Morning Edition of Mon-
day next.
London, England, 1839-12-14

THE MONMOUTH TRIALS.

Copy OF A LETTER SENT TO SIR NICHOLAS
C. TINDAL, LORD CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE

COMMON PLEAS.

I My Loup,—Having read the report of the
charge lately delivered by you at Monmouth, I beg
leave, with all the respect due to your high judicial
Station, to enter my solemn protest as a Christian,
o the name of Christ and his Church, against the
application of any texts or principh s of the Scrip-
tures, under the present anomalous character of the
governing power, with a view to give the unquali-
"zed sanction of Christianity to existing institutions.
Z. my Lord, Christians are commanded to be
subject to the powers that be" remember that the
very same authority, St. Paul, has expressly com-
manded that all females without exception, who
profess Christianity should be under obedience and
I 'Subjection. His words are express, " Let the
Women learn in silence with all subjection, for I
Sutnr not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority
over tto man," 1. Tim. ii. c. 12, &c. ; also, in
Cor. x; r. 34, " They are commanded to be
under obedieOce, as also saith the Law." The
Greek word u7;'-ray); in these passages is of the
same force and derivation as uTr5-rao-G-20-9w used
in the Epistle to the Romans, in the text so gene-
rally quoted to enforce subjection on the people.
Now, my Lord, the Christian religion is not
one-sided, but demands fair play, and if it is to be
brought to bear against the governed, let it be
equglly applied to the Governer.
My Lord, Christ never meant that His religion
should be made a stalking-horse to uphold existing
Governments in the oppression of the poor, of which
class and order it pleased Christ himself to come.
Prophetic Revelation has expressly intimated
that there is to he a time when the Kings of the
earth are to array themselves as antagonists to
Christ : these shall make war with the Lamb, and
the Lamb shall overcome them.
I am, my Lord,
With all doe respect, yours, &c.,
WILLIAM S. VILLIERS SANKEY.
Dec. 13.
London, England, 1839-12-14

N o. 14.749

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.

TO REPORTERS.
NV-ANTED, on a Liberal Newspaper, a per-
son to act as REPORTER, and to take the ma-
nagement of the accounts. In the former branch of his duty
he will receive some assistance He must be conversant with
the general routine of newspaper business; and if capable of
acting as a compositor, when left at liberty by other duties, it
would be preferred. The strictest references as to probity and
competency will be expected, and no one who is unable to pro-
duce such t eed apply (post paid) stating terms and qualifica-
tions, to 793, Post-office, Worcester.

PASSAGE TO AUSTRALIA.
THE Ship COROMANDEL, of 1,000 tons
burden, WM. LOADER, Commander, will Sail from
Gravesend 29th December, and Plymouth 6th January, for
PORT PHILIP and SYDNEY, touching at the Cape of
Good Hope.
This is a First-class Ship, has a poop, and the first order of
accommodations for cabins intermediate, and steerage pas-
sengers; will carry an experienced surgeon, and sail with strict
punctuality.
TO FOLLOW THE COROMANDEL.

The Ship ANDROMACHE, of 600 tons burden, THOS.
NEW, Commander, will sail from Gravesend on the 16th,
and from Plymouth the 24th February, direct for Port Phillip
and Sydney.
Apply to John Marshall, 26, Birchin-lane, Cornhill.
N.B. These Ships load at the New Jetty, London Docks.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AS-
SURANCE AND
DEFERRED ANNUITY SOCIETY.
9,6, CORNHILL, LONDON.
EASTERN BRANCH.-5, Castle-street, St. Mary Axe.
Capital, 500,0001.
EMPOWERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT.

DIRLCTORS.
T. LAMIE AIURRAY, Esq., Chairman.
Col. 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.
13/ 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
largely enhanced, by the immediate advantages secured to the
Assured themselves.
Tin 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 msy be obtained at the Offices of the
Society, 26, Cornhili, London, or at any of its Branches
throughout the Country.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.
London, England, 1839-12-14

BOOK-KEEPING.

Just published, Fifth Thousand, with important Additions,
P• 6d. price Is bound in leather, for Schools,
WALL ACE'S COMMERCIAL BOOK-
KEEPING. A Practical Treatise on Merchants'
Accounts by Single and Double Entry, according to the most
approved methods.
" This is en excellent manual for the merchant and trader,
simple and practical. We also strongly recommend it to those
gentlemen who are in any way conne..ted with business offairs,
be it ever so remotely."—Edinburgh Evening Post.
W. R. APPhun, Glasgow; N. 11. Cotes, 139, Cheapside,
London.
London, England, 1839-12-14

His LORDSHIP said he would give judgment in the
case on Monday.
The Court did not rise till nearly five o'clock.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT, Dxc. 13.
His Honour the VICE-CHANCELLOR, after disposing'
of the short causes and unopposed petitions in his paper,
proceeded to hear the further arguments in the part-
heard motion of Illingworth v. the Manchester and
Leeds Railway, the facts of which we stated yesterday,
The arguments had not concluded when the Court
rose.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH, DEC. 13.
:Sittings at Nisi Prius before Lord DENMAN and a
Common Jury.)
HODSELL V. STALLERRASS AND ANOTHER.

The plaintiff in this action is a watchmaker residing
in John's-row, City-road, and the defendants are timber
merchants in the same neicthbourbood. The action was
brought to recover compensation in damages for the loss
sustained by him in consequence of having been deprived
of the services of his apprentice, under the following cir-
cumstances. On the 11th March last the defendants
sent out a boy with a truck, to which was harnessed a
dog. On reaching Wellington street, near Gosweil-
street, the wheel of the truck got into a hole, and the
boy who had charge of it, requested the assistance of the
apprentice, who was passing. The latter put his hand
to the wheel, on which the deg seized it, and lacerated
one of his fingers in so serious a manner, that he had
since been unable to follow his business, and another of
h:s fingers had been so injured as to shorten the joint.
The defendants had paid 101. into Court
Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Barstow were for the plaintiff.
Mr. Erle and Mr. Butt for the defendants.

His I.oa;sxrPleitii for the jury to say whether they
thought 101. a sufficient compensation for the loss of the
lad's services from the time he was bitten to the time he
ceased to be a patient at the hospital, a period of nine
weeks ; and whether any compensation, and how much,
should be given for the partial loss which the plaintiff
must suffer up to the expiration of the boy's appren-
ticesbip.
The jury returned a verdict, finding the 101. paid into
Court sufficient for the first term, and giving a further
sum of 20/. for the partial loss.
London, England, 1839-12-14

ROVAL SURREY THEATRE.

in,worth's original and extraordinary Drama of " Jaek Shep-
,ird " still maintains its supremacy; 130,000 persons have
~•.it::e-sed its representation, and the nightly overflows have
e,,,r.tirtued its popularity. It will be acted every Evening.

'ft: JVENING, Dxc. 14, -
I'lili ba auted, Ainsworth's celebrated Drama of
JACK SHEPPARD.

114;tratin?, all Cruikshanks' inimitable Tableaux Vivant.
Clialactl.rs by Aiessi.s. Saville, Dale, fleslop, Laws, Smith,
; Mrs. Vining, Mrs. Daly, Miss Martin, Miss
:.rant Ms. Laws, &c.

To conclude with the Old English Drama of
TrIE LADYE OF LAMBYTHE.
Era, Mrs. Vining. Katherine Miss Grant.
Lucie, Miss Martin.

alter Marc Mr. E. F. Saville. Wilbert, Mr. Dale.
J3hn the Jester, Mr. Smith.

I ‘il-WATER. AT LONDON BIitIDUE TO- ORR° VV.
'n'rk 99 minutes after 8 g Evening 2 minutes atter 9

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

qui.e are ,xith E. H. Simmons, that the passage of

,he Vindicator to which he has coiled our attention, can
only, by very forced interpretation, be construed into a
►ecommendation of assassination. At the same time, on
the whole, we think it most advisable not to publish his
communication.

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London, England, 1839-12-14

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A potatoe planted in the garden of William Ern.-
mitt, Esq., of Pinchbeck, has produced the enormous
quantity of seventy large potatoes, weighing upwards of
one pound each, besides several small ones. The!total
weight of produce was 79 pounds.—Lincoln Mercury.
Three years ago the winter set in so early that
the harvest was not all gathered in some parts of this
neighbourhood, particularly at Thistleton, Rutland ;
and at the present time there are 14 or 15 acres of beans
and peas in the fields in that lordship, which the wet has
quite spoiled.—Lincoln Mercury.
London, England, 1839-12-14

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From 501. and upwards, in proportion.
London, England, 1839-12-14

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lIETT'S PATENT BRANDY.—If any
--47,1! proof were required of the still rising celebrity of this
Spirt, and the expiring efforts of attempted competition, the
Excise Returns would at once furnish the evidence ; whilst the
Prediction, on its introduction in 1829, that " it would even-
tually supersede the use of French Brandy," is rapidly approach-
ing its accomplishment.
By the Official Accounts referred to it, it will be seen that
the consumption of French Brandy is gradually DECREASING ;
and that the sales of the PATENT BRANDY, within the
Present year, have INCREASKD at the rate of from 40,000 to
50,900 Gallons per Annum ; a quantity far exceeding the
entire trade of those establishments formed with the express
object, and in the vain hope, of rivalling this production.
These simple facts are the best answers to the allurements
of high-sounding titles and aristocratic bombast, thrown out by
certain parties ; who must be, by this time, fully convinced,
that such an ostentatious display is altogether worthless, as a
substitute for quality.
If any doubt exist on the minds of J. T. Betts and Co., that
the Patent Brandy will entirely supersede the use of the Fo-
reign Spirit, it arises from the fact, that purchasers are not
SUPFICINTLY CAREFUL to guard themselves against being
imposed upon, by the substitution of spurious articles for the
genuine Patent Brandy. Were proper precautions taken on
that head, complaints of quality would soon cease to be heard.
The Patentees, as Distillers, cannot send out less than Two
Gallons, which may be obtained, either pale or coloured, for
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London, England, 1839-12-14

QUEEN'S BENCH.-(THIS DAY.

(Sittings at Guildhall before Lord DENMAN and a
Common Jury.)
THOMPSON V. STUART.

This was an action to recover a sum of 200/., money
lent.

The details of the case related to matters of private
and family arrangement, and were of no general interest.
The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for the
amount claimed.

CONSISTORY COURT,

(THIS DAY.)

LLOYD V. LLOYD.—INFORMATION AND SENTENCE.
Sir JOHN DODSON said this was a suit originally
promoted for nullity of marriage, by Mr. Geo. Lloyd,
against his wife. On the first session of Trinity Term
the Court rejected the libel, which pleaded the invalid-
ity of the marriage, and permitted Mrs. Lloyd to pro-
ceed in the suit for the restitution of conjugal rights.
The libel was brought in, which pleaded the marriage
on the 26th October, 1837, at the house of the British
Ambassador at Paris, and the entry of the marriage in
a book kept for the registry of marriages ; the second
and third pleas were that the names of parties were
in their own handwriting ; the fourth plea stated the
cohabitation of the parties in London and Paris until
1838, when Mr. Lloyd withdrew himself without just
cause. The libel was admitted on the 6th July. An
allegation was brought in by Mr. Lloyd. The pleas
stated the marriage in Paris by civil contract, also
according to the Catholic form, and afterwards accord-
ing to the Protestant form ; that doubts existed as to
the validity of the marriage, in consequence of Mr.
Lloyd being a minor by the law of France ; that Mr.
Lloyd, who was the natural son of Sir William
Lloyd, came to England after the marriage, whore
he remained for some time ; that in March, 1838,
Mrs. Lloyd came to England, and remained three weeks
in apartments at Mornington-crescent, after which she
returned to Paris. The Learned Counsel detailed at
length the particulars of the case, which have already
been before the public.
Dr. HAGeART was then heard on the part of the
wife, and submitted that the proof of nullity of nvirriage
entirely failed. After further arguments from the Coun-
sel on both sides,

Sir S. LUSHINGTON, without hearing the reply, gave
judgment. Unless the witnesses had committed per-
jury, he must believe the charge of adultery to have
been proved ; and as to the connivance on the part of
the husband, and the charge of adultery against him.
there was nothing in that to induce him to change his
opinion. He had no doubt whatever as to the case.
and therefore granted the divorce.
London, England, 1839-12-14

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Nor is there anything uncharitable in the supposition
that, but for the salutary restraints of the law, she
would practically show, both in the case of the Ca-
tholics and Dissenters, that she is still actuated by
the same persecuting spirit. But why thus deal in
generalities ? Why thus talk hypothetically as to
what the Church of England would do in the way
of oppressing those who differ from her, provided she
were left to her own impulses in the matter,
when the circumstance to which we have already re-
ferred—the circumstance, namely, of Mr. Thorogood
having suffered so lengthened an incarceration, and
being still in gaol, for refusing to pay a few shillings in
the shape of Church-rates—stares us in the face?
That circumstance proves beyond all controversy what
manner of spirit the Church of England is of—how,
if she only had the power, she would consign the Dis-
aenters to dungeons, with the same alacrity as some
of her clergy are in the habit of consigning men to a
still worse place. We have no patience with those
who can be guilty of such miserable trifling as to se-
parate the Church from the Ecclesiastical Courts,
and tells us that it is the law, and ant the Church,
that has incarcerated Mr. Thorogood in Chelms-
ford gaol. Who were the first movers in the un-
holy prosecution of this injured man ? Were they
not the members, aye, and even the officers, of
the Church ? Did not they institute the prosecu-
tion ? The law is an abstraction, and consequently
could take no steps in the matter, until it was brought
before it. The law did not come to the Church autho-
rities ; the Church authorities went to the law. But
the guilt and discredit of consigning Mr. Thorogood
to a dungeon, and keeping him there for a series of
months, merely because he is honest enough not to
act contrary to the dictates of his conscience, may be
brought home to the Church in another- way. The
ministers and members of that Church know that
such a law as that under which Mr. Thorogood is
now suffering imprisonment has existed for a long
time ; why then, if they are opposed to persecution

for conscience sake, have they never taken any steps to
get such an odious law expunged from the statute book ?
They know that if they were to make a proposition to
that effect, it would at once receive the sanction of the
Legislature, though coming from the Dissenters it
would not be listened to. Have they ever done this ?
Never. Will they ever do it ? That remains to be
seen. At any rate, so long as the dignitaries and
the other clergy of the Church silently suffer this
most tyrannical law to remain in force, they must
submit to the odium, as they certainly do share the
guilt, of the oppression of which Mr. Thorogood is
the victim. But on this point a few words more in
a day or two.
London, England, 1839-10-26

THE LATE DUKE OF BEDFORD

It is our painful duty to announce the death of his
Grace the Duke of Bedford, which took place at the
Doune of Rothiemurchus, in this county, on the morn-
ing of Sunday the 20th instant, at half-past one o'clock,
a.m. On the 17th instant, while in the act of dressing,
his Grace was seized with a fit of apoplexy. The
most prompt assistance was rendered by Dr. Cumming,
the Duke's resident physician, who was soon after as.
sisted by Dr. Murray of Kingussie. Dr, Nicol of In-
verness reached the Donne in the evening, but,
the malady was of too serious a character to
be overcome by the united exertions of these
gentlemen, and his Grace expired on Sunday morning,
having been apparently unconscious throughout the
whole interval, excepting the first few hours. The
Duchese, with the most devoted solicitude, watched
over the closing scene, having never left the room from
the period of the fatal attack. Immediately after this
melancholy event the whole of the distinguished guests
at the Donna departed, leaving the Duke's son-in-law,
the Marquis of Abercorn, his Lady, and the other
members of the family alone with the Duchess.
It is intended, we believe, to convey his Grace's re-
mains to his residence in Belgrave-square, London,
whence they will probably be removed for intermeat to
Woburn, in Bedfordshire.
The late Duke of Bedford was, in many respects, a pat_
tern for the English Nobility. Frank, generous, liberal_
minded, simple and manly in his taste and habits, ami
able and condescending in the relations of domestic life'
and princely in his munificence and charities. He was
the fast friend of the people,. and ever foremost in shield-
ing them from oppression, inameliorating their condition,
or advancing their improvement. •He never forgot
that he was a descendant of that Lord Russell, who
sealed with his blood his attachment to those principles
of constitutional liberty, which his descendants, in hap.
pier times, and at a calmer period, have felt it their glory
a generous patron
tlesgeantdo smcaieinnteaeisn,.a silteeadwyafsriend to agricultnre,
oanfdthperiavri
and the promoter of every useful improvement. Among
his private pursuits was a taste fur botany and horti-
culture, in which he excelled. For some years, the
impaired health of' his Grace compelled him to with-
draw in a great measure from active life, but his sym-
pathy with every passing event, involving the honour
or the interests of the country, was unbroken and en-
/f 7airriveirlY;zess Courier.
en-
tire, and the current of his benevolence was never for
a moment impeded. The loss of such a man is a
public calamity ; but we trust his successor in the title
wanodrthawill emulate his
honoursad copy o f
his thisex a
mancient

LORD WESTERN AND LORD R. AYLEIGH.-
Lord Western having seen reason to complain of cer-
tain expressions, regarding his character as a landlord,
used by Lord Rayleigh at an agricultural dinner, a cor-
respondence took place, in which the latter Noble Lori
states that the expressions complained of were well-
meant, and uttered in the most friendly -spirit towards
his Lordship.