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The excitement caused in the fashionable worldby the
recent Bat Costume at the French Embassy had scarcely *
subsided when the announcement of her Majesty's inten-
tion of honouring the Marquis of Breadalbane with her
presence at the grand ball generally given at Breadal-
bane-house at the commencement of every season, became
the all-absorbing topic of conversation in the haut ton.
For some months past the magnificent new ball-room
erecting at Breadalbane-bOUSe has been hurried forward
in order to be completed in time to be used on the pre-
sent auspicious occasion, and by the most unceasing ex-
ertions it was only finished about half an hour before the
visitors commenced arriving. The noble marquis, in
order that nothing that could be desired should be want-
ing to give the greatest eclat to the entertainment, hired
the mansion No. 30, Grosvenor-street, at the Causer of
which Breadalbane-house stands, the garden or which
adjoins the garden of Breadalbane-house, and by build-
ing the ball-room on the site of both gardens, throws
both mansions into one by means of a conservatory. at
each side of the ball-room, thus giving accommodation
equal to three' mansions. The exterior of Breadalbane-
house was beautifully illuminated with numerous loyal
inscriptions and devices, the light of which attracted a
vast crowd of spectators both in Park-lane and Gros-
venor-street.

MR. ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC,
Including the BERNESE OBERLAND and the SIMPLON,
THIS EVENING, and Every Evening at Eight o'Clock, (excel):
Saturday) ; and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings, at Three.
II
Stalls, 32. (which can be taken at he box•-ofticß every day from
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till 4 ; area, is.; gallery, 13.—EgyPtian Hall, Piccadilly.

Brown) parted on Saturday with an esteemed
friend on the direction, whom on the following Mon-
day he found a corpse. He might observe that in
proportion as the business of the company went on in-
creasing, so ought the remuneration of the directors be
increased, for an ill-paid director was tantamount to ill-
paid shareholders. (Hear, hear.) Though rather an
Irish congratulation, he was inclined to make favourable
mention to the meeting of the large number of policies
which had been declined. That, in his opinion, proved
the value of an intelligent direction. There was always
a certain amount of new business coming in to assurance
offices of respectability ; and in many instances, and
especially in the years 1848 and 1849, the difficulty was
not in procuring business, but in knowing how to decline
what was offered ; and it required the greatest vigilance
and activity to prevent them being imposed upon.
Mr. WINKWORTH seconded the resolution. He said
it was impossible to read the report without perceiving
that the satisfactory result which it disclosed had been
brought about not only by great exertions, but by extra-
ordinary prudence ; because the amount of claims paid
bore a very inconsiderable proportion to the amount of
business really done. Not only as a shareholder of that
company, but as connected with another of a kindred
character, was he gratified at the result exhibited, be-
cause it showed that the field of exertion was ample, and
that these undertakings could he carried on with equal
advantage to the shareholders and the public. (Hear.)
The theory of life guarantee was but imperfectly known.
It embraced a large sphere of usefulness, and, when more
generally known, it would be more highly appreciated,
and more extensively used, not merely by the middle
and wealthier, but also by the operative class. (Hear.)
The motion was then carried.
On the motion of Mr. G. 0. EDWARDS, seconded by
Mr. SAUNDERS, Mr. Pratt and Mr. Owen, the retiring
auditors, were re-elected.
Mr. H. B. RYE proposed that interest, at the rate of
5 per cent. per annum, should be paid on the paid-up
capital of the company, and, in doing so, remarked,
that with such an indefatigable manager as Mr. Sheri-
Jan, the company would at no very distant period be
second to none in the metropolis.
Mr. LATIIASI, in seconding the motion said he was
present at the launch of the vessel, and knew all the
anxieties which attended the event. He had, likewise,
witnessed the completion of every voyage, and he might
now say, that the good ship had returned from her fifth
voyage in a state that would bear any inspection. It
must be thought he admitted, on all hands, that they
had hitherto made a most successful venture ; but the
gratification which they felt in the past would be in-
creased, if they compared the business of the year just
expired with that of former periods, as from the
report it would be seen that the income of the last
twelve months amounted to half as much as the
total income of all the preceding years. He had,
therefore, great pleasure in seconding the resolution,
which he considered might be agreed to with the greatest
propriety and safety. (Cheers.l
This, like the preceding resolutions, was passed
unanimously.
Mr. MAnDonat proposed, and Mr. BLUNDEL, seconded
a motion for dividing 5511. among the directors, to
whom, as well as to the auditors, votes of thanks were
passed.
Mr. RYE returned thanks on the part of the auditors,
who, he said, had not allowed a single item in the ac-
counts to pass without the fullest investigation, and on
i
whom, as long as they remained n office, the proprie-
tors might rely for every aid, it was in their power to
give for the protection of their mutual interests.
Mr. Wiecox moved a vote of thanks to the medical
officers, observing that the best proof of the prudence
and care which they had evinced in the examination of
lives, was to be found in the extraordinary small amount
of claims during the past year.
The motion was seconded by Mr. SHERIDAN, and
carried.
Dr. CoOKE, in acknowledging the compliment, pro-
mised that the medical officers would continue to bestow
the same conscientious care on every case that came be-
fore them that marked their previous recommendations.
Looking at the great number of lives declined, it
might perhaps be thought they had been too careful in
their examination, and though some of the cases might
have turned out to the company's interest, yet, where-
ever they had the slightest doubt they always recom-
mended the directors to be cautious in accepting them.
The CHAIRMAN said that in consequence of the absence
of the gentleman who was to have taken the chair, it fell
to his lot to propose a vote of thanks to the manager,
Mr. H. B. Sheridan, and the other officers of the com-
pany. The talents of their manager were known and
appreciated by the directors and the shareholders.
(Hear, hear.) The exertions and judgment of the
medical officers relieved the directors from a great deal
of the responsibility which they would otherwise feel with
regard to life assurances, and were it not, for the clear-
ness of judgment and decision of mind which characterised
their manager, he believed that with regard to the gua-
rantee department it would be better to have the ledger
closed. (Hear, hear.) The giant's share of the work fell
on his shoulders, and he executed it with ability and
energy. With respect to the officers generally he would
only say that he believed no office was better served.
Mr. LiLwAes. cordially seconded the motion, and in
doing so said the circumstance of the claims paid by this
company being smaller in comparison than those paid by
any other company, was to be attributed to two causes.
In the first place to the skill and care of the medical
officers with reference to the selection oflives, and next to
the tact and judgment of Mr. Sheridan in regard to the
guarantee department. No one who had not a practical
acquaintance with the matter could form any idea of the
attempts which were made to defraud public companies
of this kind ; and if it were not for the vigilance of the
directors, and particularly of the managers, the losses
sustained by them would be immense. He believed he
only spoke the sentiments of all his brother directors
when he said that the great shrewdness of Mr. Sheridan,
and his general aptitude for the business he had to tran-
sact, were one of the best securities for the safe working
of the company. (Hear, hear.)
The motion was put from the chair, and most cordially
agreed to.
Mr. BROWN said that before Mr. Sheridan replied, he
would wish to know on what kind of securities the
amount of 7,0841., mentioned in the balance-sheet, was
placed. There appeared to be 3,718/. in agents' hands,
which was a large item to be so left. Then 3,0001. was
invested in establishing agencies and local boards, He
should like to know how much of that sum was a bona fide
stock in trade, and how far it might be available.
Mr, H. B. SHERIDAN, in acknowledging the vote of
thanks, said that with regard to the item of 3,000/. spent
in establishing agencies and local boards, there could be
no doubt that if they were to sell these appurtenances to
an institution founded on a different principle to their
own, they would not be worth so much as if they were
sold to one of a kindred character. In the latter case, in-
stead of being worth only 3,000/, they were much more
likely to be worth a sum of 8,0001.; for it required the
expenditure of a great deal of time, trouble, and
money to find out proper and respectable agents, and
to educate them, as it were, to the business which
they were called on to discharge. (Hear, hear.) If
this item were submitted to an actuary, therefore, he
would make a considerable addition to it. With regard
to the investments, the item referred to was money ad-
vanced on personal security, with the addition of the
item
in of the policies. This was an important
in their business transactions, and he was sorry that
they had not more money to lend. With regard to
the money in the hands of the agents, he had to ob-
serve that by the deed their financial ye.ar end
hedan in
April, and therefore a larger sum appeared in the ds
of the agents than would otherwise be the Fase.
handßut a
large sum of money must always appear in the s
of the agents, and it would be found that the current ac-
count with them always bore a proportion to the amount
of business transacted. The agents should not be pul-
led up too shortly, because if they were troubled too
frequently there was danger that they would throw up
the agency altogether. He, therefore, thought that they
should not be called upon for a settlement more than
once in three months. %frith regard to the expenses
generally, he had to observe that they pressed more se-
verely in the first years of an institution like theirs than
they would in future pears. They must wait till the
valuation now in progress was completed, and if it was
found that they had a profit it did not matter what they
paid for it. (Hear.) Their losses were light, particularly
in the life assurance department; but they must not ex-
pect that it would always be below the average. The
losses in the guarantee department were 1,2001. On the
other hand, what had they received 1 It would be diffi-
cult to tell till the investigation was completed ; but his
opinion was that it was over that amount.
A PROPRIETOR asked what was the amount of capital
unpaid on the calls.
Mr. SHERIDAN said that about 9,001. was the amount
unpaid, but one-half of that had since been paid. The
remainder represented the first and second calls that had
been forfeited. But they were justly assets, inasmuch
as he would himself be glad to purchase them if allowed
to do so. He begged, in conclusion, to thank the meet-
ing, on his own part and on behalf of the other officers
of the company, for the compliment paid them.
Mr. BROWN was glad that he drew forth the explana-
ions of Mr. Sheridan, which he considered highly satis-

the cures which it effected were the effect of imagination.
Now, allowing that this were so, it would not lessen his
devotion to the science, because he infinitely preferred
imagination to physic. (A. laugh.) The second objec-
tion to it was, that the science was the result of satanic
influence, but that was an objection too absurd in itself
to need refutation. Tested by a comparison with physic,
every man of reason or common sense must be a be-

ITNIVERSAL PROVIDENT LIFE
ASSURANCE, 52, King William•strect, London-bridge.
LIEF ASSURANCE. Allowance in sickness.
EDWARD PUGH ROWSELL, Secretary.

liever and a supporter of mesmerism, and he was con-
vinced that it was destined to meet with the approval,
the admiration, and the better part of the world. (Hear.)
Mr. ASHURST MAGENDIE, F.R.S., seconded the re-
solution. There was no secret whatever in mesmerism.
Its professors wished to see it exposed to the world, and
so far from having anything to conceal, they invited the
medical profession to come and witness its results, and
judge for themselves. (Hear, hear.)
The resolution was put and carried unanimously.
Mr. G. S. NOTTIGN moved—" That T. A. Shaw,
Esq., Thedosius Purland, Esq., M. Tatham, Esq., and
F. C. Beard, Esq., surgeon, be elected members of the
committee, in the room of Dr. Ashburner, Lieut.-Col.
Topham, Captain the Hon. W. F. Scarlett, and C.
Underwood, Esq., who go out by rotation."
Rev. Mr. PAUL seconded the resolution, and took the
opportunity of expressing his conviction that mesmerism
would cease to be practised by unqualified practitioners
if medical men would only consent to take it up.
The resolution was put and carried unanimously.
The Rev. GEORGS SANDBY then moved—" That the
manner in which the infirmary is conducted, and the
benefits derived from it, render it a highly valuable insti-
tution, deserving of the suppert of all who know the
truth of mesmerism, or who have obtained relief for
themselves or their friends through its aid." The insti-
tution was now moving on steadily—the enemy was not
able to silence them by their sneers, but had recourse to
different tactics, which, however, were equally unsuc-
cessful. He moved a resolution, approving of the man-
ner in which the infirmary is conducted, and pledging
the meeting to its support. He said he could bear per-
sonal testimony to the excellent mode in which the
affairs of the institution were managed, and to the dis-
cretion, ability, and general attention of their excellent
secretary. By the careful registration of the diseases
which presented themselves, they were gradually collect-
ing a mass of statistics which, in a few years, would
prove most invaluable, as demonstrative of the power of
mesmerism in certain cases. The fact was, he had found
that mesmerism had very often succeeded best where every
ordinary medical and surgical agency had failed. He de-
tailed striking cases in which he had personally observed the
wondrous change which mesmerism had effected in the
patients applying at their infirmary. He regretted that
mesmerism should be condemned by those who were
opposed to spirit rapping, simply because some of the
members of the committee happened to believe in that
doctrine ; he could assure them that the subject was
never brought up at their committees, and that, as
Mesmerists, they had nothing to do whatever with it.
He lamented' the half-heartedness of many who had de-
rived great personal advantages from the science, and on
the strength of whose fair promises the committee had
been induced to enter into those engagements which were
now pressing upon them.
Lieut.-Colonel Tonal' seconded the resolution, which
was carried nem. con.
The Chairman then retired, and his place was supplied
by the Rev. Mr. Sandby.
Captain HUDSON moved the next resolution, as fol-
lows—" That the progress of mesmerism in different
parts of the kingdom continues to be most satisfactory,
and offers every encouragement to its friends to persevere
in its support. He had, since the last anniversary, at-
tended 203 meetings exclusively on the subject of mes-
merism. He had given 50 lectures in Liverpool, 15 in
Dublin, and a course of 90 in the town of Sheffield on the
subject of mesmerism. He moved a resolution expressive
of the gratification felt by the committee at the success of
mesmerism in all parts of the country. He detailed
some extraordinary cases in which he had succeeded in
curing persons by means of mesmerism, unaided by any
medical appliances whatever. In one case a young
lady had been bed-ridden for nine years, but was now
able to walk about as well as he could ; during his visit
to Sheffield, he had, more or less, relieved from pain 560
people, 46 of whom he had completely cured from their
various diseases. He stated the details of a number of
very wonderful cases in which he had been successful in
various parts of the country.
Mr. SIIAW seconded the resolution, which was then
agreed to.
Mr. THEODOSIUS PURLAND moved a resolution rela-

y OWESTOFT ROYAL HOTEL.
S. HOWITT begs to call the attention of his Friend. and the
Public generally to the liberal arrangements of the Eastern Counties
Railway in the issue of family tickets. The Royal Hotel is con-
siderably enlarged, and every pos.ible comfort and convenience is
afforded at the must moderate ckarge.
Families remaining in the Hotel are accommodated, if they desire
it, at fixed charges. Salt-water Baths, hot and cold, on the premises

Some little description may not be out of place. On
entering the Grosvenor-street entrance, the visitor passes
straight through the passage into the ball-room. The
style of architecture most judiciously chosen to give the
most striking effect of grandeur to the scene was entirely
taken from the mediaeval Gothic, precisely similar to
Westminster Hall on a reduced scale. The whole of the
roof, and its richly carved oak supporters were covered
all over with heraldic blazonry and gilt. The hangings
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the orchestra, which being let into the wall, very much
resembled. a stage front ; directly above this was placed
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were placed two valuable
windows, of the same description as the above, to give
cKeKniincnegg of which they were
brilliantly illuminated from behind with numerous
gas jets. At the left of the room were placed the
Royal Family, on a raised dais, and over the ;eats were
placed the banners of the Royal occupants, namely, the
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right hand, Prince Albert's on the left; and outside these
the Duchess of Cambridge's and the Duchess of Kent's.
Over the door was placed a Gaelic trophy, com-
posed of armour and weapons used by the ancient Gaels,
above which was the Gaelic inscription, " Caed Mille a
Failte" (one hundred thousand welcomes). Above the
doors, and at each corner of the room, stood ancient
suites of steel-plate armour, with long Scotch spears,
which was quite in keeping with the medieval character
of the whole. Passing through the ante-room on the
right, and ascending a flight of stairs, the visitor enters
Breadalbane House through the Elizabethan - room,
which on this occasion was used as one of the refresh-
ment rooms. Descending another flight of stairs the
drawing-room is regained, which was now turned into a
second ball-room, in which also seats were provided for
her Majesty and the Royal visitors. Above this ball•
room was the great drawing-room, which was used as a
supper-room, as also was the back drawing-room, which
leads from it. A passage leading from the second ball•
room communicates through the reception-room with
the Park-lane entrance.

TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS.-A RETIRED
CLERGYi!AN having been restored to health in a few days,
after many years of great nervous suffering, is anxious to make
known to others the means of cure. Ile will, therefore, send
the free, on
receiving a stamped envelope, properly addressed, a copy of on
used.
Direct the Rev. E. Douglass, 18, Holland-street, Brixton, London.

ki IDDLESEX PRISONS.—To Bakers, But-
-4‘ 14 chers, Mealmen, Co,l Merchants, Oilmen, Grocers, rush-
raakers, Leathersellers, WOollendrapers, Soapboilers, and Otheßrs.
WANTED, at the House of Correction, at Coldbath-fields and
Westminster, and at the House of Detention at Clerkenwell, SUP-
PLIES of the undermentioned ARTICLES viz., about 19 cwt. of
Bread daily, in loaves el f various weights ; good Ox Beef without
Nane, consisting of clods and stickings ; Ox Heads. weighing on an
av Air 23 lbs. each ; tton, consisting of breasts, necks, and ri-bs :
3l old Sugar, Rice, Potatoes, Scotch Barley, Oatmeal, Salt, Soap,
Oils, L9ather, LinendraPery, and Woollen Cloth, from the 24th
instant, td the nth of December, 1854 ; and of Coals from the 24th
instant to the 24th June, 1855,
Persons willing to contract may see patterns and samples, according
to which the tenders are to be made, and olotain the necessary
forms of tender, upon application at either of the said Rouses of
Correction.
Sealed tenders are to be delivered before half-past 10 o'clock
on FRIDAY, the 16th instant, at the Sessions House, Clerkenw 11-
green ;and the persons tendering, or some authorised agent, must
be in attendance there at 11 o'clock precisely, with the names and
addresses of two responsible sureties. The VisittingteJders.ustices do not
bind themselves to accept the luwest, or any of he
Dated this 6th day of June, 1854.
CHAS. WRIGIIT,
clerks.
CHAS. P. ALLEN,

APPETITE AND DIGES I'ION IMPROVED.
LEA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE
SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops,
and a:. Boast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Currtihe es, and Salad,
and by its tonic and invigorating properties enables stomach to
perfectly dige-t the food.
The daily use of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe-
guard to health.
Sold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrins, 19, Fenchurch-street,
London, and 63, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay
and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and met..
chants, London ; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce.
N.B.—Topuard against imitations, see that the names of " LEA
and PERRNI S " are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle.

General visitors arriving at the Grosvenor-street en.
trance were conducted straight from the cloak-room into
the principal ball-room, where they assembled at about
half-past nine o'clock to await the arrival of the illus•
trious guests.
The number of guests invited was about 1,000.
The youthful King of Portugal and his Royal brother
seemed to take great interest in the unusual scene before
them, but they took no active part in the entertainments.
Shortly after midnight the illustrious guests proceeded
to the supper-room, and partook of the delicacies there
prepared for them.
At half-past twelve o'clock the Royal carriages veers
in attendance. The illustrious party were conducted to
their carriages by the noble host and hostess, and the
principal Foreign Ministers, Ministers of State, and
officers of her Majesty's household.
The Queen expressed herself highly pleased with the
preparations that had been made to do honour to the
illustrious guests.
The music was under the direction of Mr.C.E.Laurent,
and consisted of the subjoined selection
_ WALTZES.

Wiener Punch
Stephanie
Leonora ..
Fair Star
Les Fiances
Villikins
Schncegloekchon
St. Cecile

Strauss.
Bousquet.
H. Laurent.
D'Albert.
Labitsky.
H. Laurent.
Strauss.
Bousquet.

tive to the property of the society, giving the committee
power to alienate a portion of it, which was seconded by
Mr. TUBBS, the operative surgeon above alluded to, and
cordially agreed to.
A. vote of thanks was then passed to the chairman, in
support of which
A. MEDICAL MAN rose, in the body of the meeting,
and said the chief objection of many of the medical pro.
fession to the society wa.s, that it permitted persons not
duly qualified to make use of the science of mesmerism
for curative purposes, the evil results of which he had
often seen. If this could be prevented by a clause in
the new Medical Practitioners' Bill, or otherwise, he
would join the society. (Cheers.)
The meeting then separated.

L'Echo du Bal..

Labit;ky.

QUADRILLES.
Partant pour la Syrie Laurent.
La Dame suN. Camelifts Riviere.
L'Etoile du Nord..
Constantinople . • D' Albert.
Les Cosaques
Les Files de Marbre Riviere.
GALOPS. _ _ .

Overland Mail
D'Albert.
Corsican Brothers Hughes.
Messrs. Weippert's band was in attendance in the
principal saloon.
Some of the guests left after the Queen, but the ma-
jority remained, and dancing was kept up until an ad-
vanced hour this morning.

SLIMMER CIRCUITS OF THE JUDGES,

THE PASTIME OF WAR.—It is generally known
among military men that the present war, undertaken
for the protection of Turkey, is on a far more costly
scale than any war hitherto undertaken. There seem,
indeed, to be no limits set to the expense. Large
sums have been spent in improving the science and
practice of gunnery within the last two or three years,
against which no complaint can be made. It is neces-
sary for our protection. The progress has been so great
that it is alleged they can always throw a ball within a
space of 16 feet diameter, or about 8 feet from the centre
of a target 3?„, miles distant. We have guns also which
will carry four miles, and do execution, though not to
batter down the walls of a fortification. If, however,
they can kill the men at that distance, there will be no
difficulty afterwards about the fortifications. When one
considers that an object 1i foot in diameter is hardly
visible in a clear sky at a mile distance, and that one 5i
feet diameter, under the same circumstances, would be
scarcely perceptible at W., miles distance, he can estimate
the wonderful precision and perfection to which the art
of gunnery has been brought, to be able to plant shells
by a point blank aim within a space of about three times
that extent, at so great a distance, and to calculate
their time of flight so accurately that they shall explode
at the moment of their arrival. Shells are now gener-
ally used instead of shot, and the destructive effects,
therefore, of cannon indefinitely increased. We under.,
stand, too, that our powder is very much superior to
the Russian. It is alleged to be one-third stronger.
These are facts which, though they make one shudder
at the consequences, are gratifying to English skill,
and will, in all probability, be the means of shortening
the war ; and it is necessary it should. For, if we have
improved our guns and our skill in using them, the
expense has snore than kept pace with both. In
former years shot only was used, and a 32-pounder cost
about ss. It is, however, now found that shells are
incomparably more efficient, and what is called a 321 b.
shell, fitted with fusee and all complete, costs 205., and
the charge of powder, with wads, 12s. more, or 325. for
every 321 b shell fired. For an 8-inch, or 321 b shell, the
cost is 245., and with powder and wads, 38s. The guns
for the 321 b shell weigh about two tons, and cost about
401. The guns for the 681 b shells weigh from 3.1 to 4f
tons, and cost from 651. to 951. From these few facts
one may form to himself some idea of the costly game
we have entered on, and, from its probable destructive
effects, what the Czar's subjects "and others will owe to
his ambition and madness.—Herapath's Journal.
ARREST AND IMPRISONMENT OF DLITCII CAPTAINS.
—A statement has appeared in some of the mording
papers, to the effect that two or three commanders of
Dutch vessels have been a rrested in London on a
criminal charge in respect to the cargoes of their ships.
On inquiry into the matter, we find that the facts of
the case do not warrant so serious a charge. It ap-
pears that there are at present in Whitecross-street
Prison two Duch captains under process for debt, on
charges which involve suspicion as to the disposal of
The partieslaatrhA:unsanndedeethcaiiannpaet,dailnayrieng.
pinop —Cainttuhaen
cargoes of grain at Constantinople, taken in at Galats.
of
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the West South
tprhieoetctkaj, of Amsterdam, lying in
and they are charged with having taken advantage of
India Docks ;
the high freights which then prevailed, and o; shipping
other cargoes for England: in violation of their charter-
party. Both captains deny having disposed of the car-
goes in any improper manner. They state, that when
at Constantinople, the grain was found to be damaged,
and that what they did was the best they could do under
the circumstances. The cases will be brought before
the Court of Euchequer, actions arising out of breached
of charter-party having been commenced, when we hope
that the circumstances under which the cargoes were
disposed of at Constantinople will be found to justify
the conduct of the parties implicated.—bhipping Ga-
zette.
METROPOLITAN SEWERS COMMISSION.—Yesterday a
special court was held at the principal office in Greek-
street for the transaction of ordinary business. The com-
missioners present were—the Chairman, Lieutenant-
Colonel Dawson, and Messrs. Baker, Gibson, Smith,
and Hawes. The secretary reported an available ba-
lance of 35,0001., to which, if there be added the amount
of the deposit account, the total sum in hand will be
115,0001. Payments in respect of current rates were
ordered, and amounted to 7,108/., thus leaving the
actual balance about 108,000/. The monthly report on
the state of the collections gave the following results :
Total amount of rate, 225,000/. ; already reported a
collected, 116,700/. ; collected during the past month,
19,5001. ; remaining uncollected, 98,000/. Rates of
6d. in the pound were ordered to be advertised in the
Finsbury, Ranelagh, Richmond, and Bayswater sewer
districts, and the estimates for these rates were received.
MORE GOLD DISCOVERIES.--According to advisee just
received, gold has at length been discovered in the only
one of the Australian colonies in which it remained to
be found. Letters from Fremantle, Western Australia,
of the 25th of March state that surface specimens have
been got within 15 miles of that place, yielding a gooi
per centage of pure metal. A number of persons, with
provisions and proper tools, had started for the locality,
and in a short time the real character and value of the
deposits would be fully tested.

Yesterday the judges appointed to proceed and hold
the ensuing assizes in and for the several counties com-
prised within the Home, Norfolk, Northern, and Oxford
Circuits finally appointed the days and places for holding
such assize in each county within those circuits. The
days on the Midland, Western, North and South Wales,
and Chester Circuits are not yet finally fixed. The fol-
lowing are the days on the circuits abovenamed as being
appointed, viz.:--
HOME CIRCUIT.
Judges—The Right Hon. Sir Frederick Pollock,
Knight, Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer, and the
Hon. Mr. Justice Erle.
Hertfordshire--Wednesday, July 12, at Hertford.
Note—The commission will be opened on the Wednes-
day by Mr. Justice Erie, who will proceed with the
Crown business on Thursday.—The Nisi Prius business
will not, however, be taken until Friday morning, at 9
o'clock, before the Chief Baron.
Essex—Monday, July 17, at Chelmsford.
Kent—Monday, July 24, at Maidstone.
Sussex—Monday, July 31, at Lewes.
Surrey—Thursday, August 3, at Guildford.

factory.
A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the busi
ness.

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