The Sun.
London, England, 1849-03-22 00:00:00

No. 17,625.] LONDON, THURSDAY E Eraf,o N 241

THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF COLONIZ kTION,
EMIGRATION, AND PENAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Just published (with a Map by Wyli, Charing-cress),
ALETTER from Major Robert Carmichael-
Smyth to his Friend, the Author of " The Clockmaker," con-
taining Thoughts on the Subject of a British Colonial Railway Com-

munication between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, at the sat%
time assisting Emigration and Penal Arrangements ; conclud ng with
a few Remarks on the Grand Canal and Railway Project of Lieut.

[enry Millington ,4yn;„;e, of the Royal Engineers,

Pub Hilted by W. l'.Metchim, 20, Parliament-street. Sold also by
Simpkin and Marshall; Ridgway, Piccadilly; Wilson, Royal Ex-
change ; Saunders, Charing-cross ; and It. Folthorp, Royal Library,

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Brighton._ _ . _
Conclud:ng paragraphs frail the article In the HISTORIC TIMES
of the 23d of February, on the Missing Arctic Expedition.

"This brief sketch of Arctic discovery may serve to remind our
readers of its progress to the present time, and prepare them for
further discoveries, while it sufficiently illustrates our estimate of
the national character that in about fifteen years the iee-bound
coasts of a continent extending 110 degrees of longitude, i.e., as
wide as Asia, and twice as wide as Europe, has been traced by land
and sea, and its interior traversed in every direction. It cannot,
however, be doubted that the same amount of energy and capital thus
employed might have joined the Atlantic and Pacific by a path available
for commercial purposes, united the west with the east, poured the
wealth of the latter into the cffers of our merchants, and spread reli-
gion and civilization to the most remote corners of tke globe."

Extracts from THE SUN, 16th February,

" According to the scheme disclosed in this remarkable pamphlet,
mails, merchandise. and passengers might be perpetually conveyed
to and fro between England and her colonial territories in the two
hemispheres without having to traverse the roads of Continental
Europe (which roads might be rendered impassable at any moment
by the outbreak of a general war), and without the necessity of
having to double either the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn,
where the seas are as tempestuous as the voyages are circuitous ;
and the intercourse between Great Britain and her most distant
and scattered possessions would not only be by this means less liable
to interruption, but it would be infinitely more rapid, and, in every
respect, more convenient. The proposed line of railway would link
together the two oceans, the Pacific and the Atlantic ; it would
sttetch in a direct line across oar colonies in North America; it
would commence at Halifax, in Nova Scotia, and would terminate
at Frazer's River, pouring Into the Gulf of Georgia; It would com-
municate by steam-vessels with the ports of the United Kingdom in
one direction, and in the other would promote a continual inter-
change of commodities and intelligence vita Pekin, with Canton,
with Australia, with New Zealand, with the Spice Islands, with
Ceylon, with Madras, and with Calcutta.
" "

, •
" The North American Railway from the Gulf of Georgia to the
Gulf of St. Lawrence, running from Nova Scotia by St. John's
through New Brunswick, across the St. Lawrence and Otawa, tra-
versing Upper Canada along the shores of Lake Huron and Lake Su-
perior, through the dominions of the Hudson's Bay Company to the
south of Lake Winnipeg, over the chain of the Rocky Mountains to
the coast of the Pacific confronting the Island pf Vancouver—this
enormous line of railway would then be the first substantial em-
ployment of that felicitous fact which has been intimated in the ex-
pression that the shores of the Pacific constitute the end of the West
and the beginning of the East.'
"It would form 'the great link required to unite in one powerful
chain the whole English race.' It would penetrate the enormoir, bar-
rier of the Rocky Mountains. It would, in a particular manner,
bind together the interests of England, of the Hudson's Bay Com-
pany, and the Canadas. It would present a magnificent field for the
employment of gangs of convict labourers—criminals who by clear-
ing and enclosing lands, by constructing roads, and building bridges,
would be withdrawn from the diabolical contaminations of the
penal settlements, and would, unconsciously be instrumental in for-
warding the grand labours of civilization.
" It would pass through regions 'rich in mines of silver and copper,'
such as the vicinity of Lake Superior. It would draw into use the
abundant timber of the Oregon, the plentiful coal of Vancouver's Is-
land, the iron, lead, and tin, the granite, slate, and sandstone, the
oolites, the cattle, wool, hides, and tallow, the salted meat, the best',
the pork, the wheat, the barley, the Indian corn, the apples, and
the rest of the nutritious vegetation which now flourishes uncon-
sumed in the lengih and breadth of the North American Continent.
" Such is the noble project of a Colonial railway suggested by
this patriotic pamphleteer."
Extract from THE SUN, 13th March.

"On the 16th of February we directed public attention to a
pamphlet, in the form of a letter, addressed to Judge Halliburton,
the immortal " Clockmaker"—a pamphlet in which a magnificent
scheme is proposed for the connexion of the Pacific and the Atlantic
by a railroad running through our North American possessions,
through the Canadas, and through the territories of the
Hudson's Bay Company, beginning at the harbour of Ha-
lifax, near Newfoundland, and terminating on Frazer's River,
opposite Vancouver's Island. Since then, it will have been
observed by our readers that the author of that remarkable
pamphlet, Major Robert Carmichael Smyth, has addressed a
letter to ourselves, is which he disclaims any of that dogmatic
egotism which is generally supposed to actuate the projectors of such
colossal enterprises. The pamphlet of Major Smyth, previously
printed for private circulation, and written without any signature
upon the title page, has, subsequently to the appearance of our re-
marks on the 16th ult. bean published in a complete and well-
digested form, accompanied by an illustrative map from the handset'
Mr. Wyld, the geographer. Now, that the plan may be regarded as
fairly before the public, we cannot but take this, the earliest oppor-
tunity, of reiterating our previous argument, that the noble scheme
suggested by Major Carmichael Smyth is one intimately associated
with the present condition and the future destinies, with the glory,
the greatness, and the prosperity of the British empire."
Extract from the BRITISH and ARMY DISPATCH, 16th February,
before the Pamphlet was Published for General Circulation.
" This pamphlet is from the pen of an officer of rank, whose long
residence on service in North America has enabled him to offer to
the public some valuable suggestions on the subject of the extension
of railway communication on that vast continent, in the further ex-
tremity of which new ground has lately been broken in the progress
of civilization. The pamphlet purports to point out means for the
employment of the people and capital of Great Britain in her own
colonies, by undertaking a great national work, and thus opening
the shortest road to the most extensive regions of wealth ever
before at the command of any nation in the world (not regions of
gold, but for commerce and industry), and opening to Great Britain
a new outlet for the superabundant population of her soil, and new
markets for her labour. With great minuteness and considerable
local knowledge the author traces the means by which the far apart
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans shall be made easily communicable, and
urges that on that part of the line where the district labour and ca-
pital is sufficient, it shall be undertaken by the residents, and where
population is too thin, the remedy can be supplied by English capital
and convict labour.
" The pamphlet is altogether well worthy of perusal by all who
are interested in the progress of the great tide which is now so
strongly setting westward.' "
Extract from the BRIGHTON GAZETTE, Bth March.
" One consequence of the recent discoveries in California has been
the renewed and zealous discussion of various piano heretofore sug-
gested for opening a direct communication between the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans, instead of the present circuitous and hazardous route
by Cape Horn. A general feeling seems to have hitherto prevailed
in preference of a water line by the river and Lake of San Juan de
Nicaragua ; and certainly, as compared with the Isthmus of Darien
or that of Tehnantepc,c, there can be little doubt of its superior eli-
gibility. But we think that the views developed in the able pamphlet of
Major Carmichael Smyth will go far towards effecting a revolution in
public opinion. For the United States the route above-mentioned
may be a sufficiently desirable one ; but the author of this pamphlet
contends—and therein he will have at least every Englishman on his
side—that such a communication ought, if possible, to be made
within the limits of our own territory.
" In a question like this the advocates of Colonization must feel a
strong interest; for 'let England her Northern American, colonies,
and the Hudson's Bay Company, join heart and hand, and with the
great power of steam which it has pleased the Almighty to place at
the command of man, there will soon arise a work that will be the
wonder and admiration of the age—and such a mercantile and ce-
lonizing road will be open to Great Britain, that at no ffiture period
(at least within the imagination of man), will she ever again have to
complain of too great a reputation on her soil, and too small a market
for her labour." This Letter is addressed to the Clockmaker,' and
who will not echo the exclamation of that distinguished writer—
' Oh, squire, if John Bull only knew the value of these colonies, he
would be a great man, I tell you—but he don't"'
Extract from the RAILWAY TIMES, March 10.
" There is work to be done—wealth to be opened up—men's bodies
and souls to be saved—the press teems with suggestions, plain,
practical, and operative—yet not a ray of intelligence, of apprehen-
. Ilion, not a sign, not an expression indicative of activity, escapes
• from the chief of the Colonial-office, or his fussy, yet do-nothing,
• subordinates.
L "We shall revert to this topic in our next, and lay before our
s readers the able, invigorating arguments of Major Robert Carmichael
Smyth, in reference to the subject of a British colonial railway corne
munication between the Atlantic and Pacific.

SWAN HOTEL, COMMERCIAL & POSTING
HOUSE, MANSFIELD.
WILLIAM WALKER (from the Angel Inn, Sheffield), having
taken the above old-established House, begs to solicit the support of
the Commercial Gentlemen who visit Mansfield, assuring them that
no exertion shall be wanting on his part to combine the comforts of
a home with the advantages of a well-regulated Hotel.
An Omnibus to and from the Kirkby Station meets every Train.
Mansfield, March 19, 1849.

THE NV AR in the PUNJAUB.
A WORD TO LORD GOUGII.
My Lord, you 'will pardon a pun on the Punjaub,
When I say 'tis a bad job as well as a done job.
Napier, it appears, is to start as your peer,
Commanded to take the commandership here.
Gough must go of, so the rulers declare,
And another must settle the Sutlej affair.
This decision, my Lord, may be painful to you,
But I view it as proper —I certainly do.
Only think of the victims who fell by the Jhelum,
I fain would restore them, and raise them, and hearem,
And view the brave captains who now are no more,
Who fought their last fight on the Jhelum's red shore.
But, my Lord, I forbear, and at once I would waive
A topic so touching—a subject so grave.
I was thinking, my Lord, that the subject is one
Which may give an idea to F. MOSES amid SOS
Though you as Commander-in-Chief must corns back
With something which greatly reqemblee the sack.
Stal. still Messrs. MOSES and SON are displae ed
As the gallant Commanders-in-Chief of the trade.
Encamped on a spot for which multitudes search,
Commanding a view of St. Botelph's tali church.
E. MOSES and SON in a mercantile war
Have faced competition, and made him withdraw.
THE GARMENTS OF MOSES
Command admiration,
As samples of fashion, whatever our station.
And a 1 who such articles wisely procure
A very commanding appearance ensure.
THE HATS AND THE BOOTS
Bought at 11P :SES depot
Command approbation wherever they go ;
And MOSES' command the respect of the buyer
Precisely the same as they do in attire.
While armies of ladies (excuse such a phrase),
Honour MOSES and SON with unlimited praise. :
FURS, HOSIERY, SHAWLS,
And in fact all the rest,
Command vast support as the cheapest and best.
And thus Messrs. MOSES and SON are displayed
As Commanders-in-Chief in the battle of trade.
LIST OF PRICES..
READY MADE.
Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles.. from .Z 0 9 6
Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description
of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed .. •• • • • ...... 1 5 0
The Premier ••.•..•••• • • • • • • • .... ...... 0 15 0
D'Orsay .
0 8 6
Autumn and Winter Trousers .. ••.. • ..... 0 4 6
Doeskin ditto
Autumn and Winter Vests .. ••••.• • • • • 0 2 II
Dress Coats .. ••.• • 1 0 •
Frock do. . ...... ......... •••• • • • • •••• Q 4 0
Boys' Hussar and Tunic Salts. • • •
MADE TO MEASURE.
Autumn and Winter Coats, In all the newest style from £1 6 0
Milled cloth Coat .• • • ..... ....... ..... 2 2
Tweed Trousers • •• .• ••• • •• • • -• • 0 9 6
Tweed Wrappers ••..••••• • • • .. .• • ....... OlB
New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles 0 16 6
Doeskin Trousers ........... ••••••••••••• •• 1 2 0
Best, er Dre 55................. ....... •• .. 1 6 0
Dress Coats
•
Best quality ....................................2 15 0
Frock Co. •• •••••"•• • • • •• • • • ...... •• • •
Best quality ..................................... 3 0
Ct.ssimere Vest • • ...... • •
Satin, Plain or Fancy............................ 0 12 0
Huss" and Tunic Suits .• •... •••••••• .• • • • • •• 8 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
A Suit of Clothes complete for hi. 16s.
A new work, entitled " The Treasury of Taste," containing a de-
tailed list of prices for each departmentt io, wit h
forw f
adrded ull irections for self-
measurement, may be had on applican. or post-free.
Caution.—E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the oabPc
against imposition ; but Rave learned that the untradeemae-like
falsehood of being connected with them, or" It is the same concern,"
has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons.
They leave no cennexion with any other hence in or out of Londor,
except their Brandt Establishments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19,
Thornton's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire; aei those who detire
genuine and cheats clothing, Sce., should call at, or send toe either of
their Branches, or to the Mimics and Aldgate, City, Londn.
E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
flosiere, l'urriere, Boot and Shoemakers, and Geeeral Outfitters, for
Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, :tad 157 T•lineriee, and 87,
84, S 5, and 86 Aldgate, City, London ; and their Branch Establish-
ments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Brad-
ford, Yorkshire.
Take Notice.—This Establishment is closed from out set Friday,
tilt sunset Saturday, when business is resumed till twelve o'clock.
Several first-rate Cutters wanted for London and Country ; apply
011 Tooday Noraings, at Ten o'clock.

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Adelphi Theatre, and opposite Adam street.
Visitors to the Theatres will find the Nell Gwynne Coffee Room,
which is fitted up in the style of the period in which she lived, the
most comfortable and convenient Tavern for Luncheons, Dinners,
and Suppers. Private Dining-rooms and Good Beds.
Table d'llote at half-past Five (Sundays excepted). Hot Joints
until Eight.
Excellent Wines and Spirits, fine Ales, Barclay and Perkins's
Stou
ORIENTAL

Proprietors, JOHN AncirEft and THOMAS TIOT,T.

HOTEL, VERE-S fitEET.
CAVENDIS 11-SQUA it E.
—..ERT BISHOP, in making his grateful acknowledgments for
..re liberal support with which he has been honoured since he re-
opened this Old Established Hotel in June last, begs respectfully to
inform the Nobility, Clergy, and Gentry, that the Gil AND ROOM
of the Establishment has been fitted up, and will be OPENED for
BUSINESS on SATURDAY, 21th MARCH, as a Pining-Room, in a
style adapted to the requirements of this fashionable locali y, and
also to relieve the Coffee-Rooms from the increased pressure of busi-
ness. The superior advantages, in economy and otherwise, expe •
r:enced by gentlemen patronising this Establishment, are manifest in
the success attending the efforts of the proprietor iu catering satis-
factorily in all its various departments ; which comprise, in addition
to the usual Hotel accommodation, the private dining-rooms, and the
most superb and best ventilated Smoking Coffee-Room in London.
The Wines and Spirits are of the highest character. The Cuisine is
under the direction of perfect artistes, including a celebrated Indian
Cook, and has elicited the unqualified approbation of all who have so
liberally patronised this recherche Establishment.

DARIDNESS REIGNS NO MORE.
The LIGHT of ALBERT gladdens the midnight scene.
Darkness now wears a diadem of Light. A beautiful little Light.
decidedly the best Night Lamp known. All should use them.
Price, for the best, 9d. each. The Lights are 6€l. per box. The
Albert Lamps, with the genuine Lights for them, can be had at the
Establishment of the Metropolitan Light Company, RICHARD
CLARK, Resident Manager, 447, West Strand, next door to the
Electric Telegraph Company.

EVOLUTION. IN .LIGHT-GOOD NEWS.
Ninio+ T o APO 4hooe "VI-Ivno vL urvue Llulua p.m
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—The Pearl Candle Lamp is worth a hundred other Candle Lamps -
All who desire the best of Lights can obtain them only here—The
Star, the Golden, the Gass, and the Reflecting Gas Burners are be-
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Light Company her Majesty's dominions with Light supply. The
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burning at the Company's Establishment, RICHARD CLARK, Resi-
dent Manager, 447, West Strand, next door to the Electric Telegraph
Company.
N.B. Guard all from buying the Carcel Lamps, they are leaky aid
useless.

.%g FENCER'S CHINESE LIQUID HAIR DYE.
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Sent to any part of the kingdom by receiving a remittance, post-
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Please to ask for " Spencer and Co.'s Chinese Liquid Hair Dye."
Observe. the Proprietor's address is on the wrapper.

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The unparelleled success of this Sauce having induced imltatons,
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Illustrated by 25 Anatomical Coloured Engravlags oa Steel.
PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVB MAYA-

CITY, ANDIMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.

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PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
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PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessivehteini-
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Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings.
PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in
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PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease
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YORK, Mauca 20.
Srocx EXCHANGE —Tke business transacted to-day was as fol.
!owe : Great NO: tnerna 0 y's —North British, Quarters, 3/. Bs. 9d.
sx n.—North Statfordshit, 14r/—York Newcastle, and Berwick (G.
V. E. Purchase), 734.
NE WCASTIE-UPON-TYNE, MARCH 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—Th: business done in the Stock Exchange' to-
lay has been as follow::—Midland Stock, 77 —Newcastle and
iarlisle (Scrip), 1041,4—N,rth British, Preference, 3s. 6d. p.—York
and North Midland, rrcteenee,
GrA.SGOW, MARCH 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.— Thi following are to-day's transactions :-
I.berdoen, Preference, 52 -Glasgow General Terminus, 11 - Glas-
(ow, Kilmarnock, and Ay, 4S Ditto, Halves (No. 1), W. 169.
:reat Norlb of Scotland U.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick
(Original Newcastle and llEwick), 24%.