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The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-25

HOLLAND.

THE HAOUE, OCT. 22.—80th on Saturday night
and on Sunday morning the ICING had long con-
ferences with the Councillor of State and Director of
the Royal Cabinet, M. VON RAPPARD.
It is asserted that M. THORBECKE has presented to
the ICING the programme of those gent'emen whom
he recommended to his MAJESTY as Ministers. There
is to be a Cabinet Council this afternoon at three
o'clock. Prince FREDERICK came to town early this
morning for the purpose of attending the Council.
Many circumstances lead to the inference that the
Ministerial crisis is near its termination, and indeed
it is high time that the legal advisers of the Crown
should be nominated.

In regard to the prolonged Ministerial crisis the
Handelsblad says—
" It is now about a month since the Ministers ten-
dered their resignations, and all the steps which have
hitherto been taken to form a new Cabinet have proved
ineffectual. To whom must we attribute this fact,
hitherto unparalleled in the constitutional history of
kingdoms?
"Is Holland destitute'of able and devoted men? We
attribute this delay to other causes. The choice of his
Ministers is one of the noblest prerogatives of kings,
but the King, instead of himself naming the persons
whom he considers worthy of being taken into his
councils, deputes a third person to make this selection,
and hence all the steps hitherto taken have been useless.
"In our opinion M. Thorbecke is the man for this
critical moment, and he alone is capable of forming an
energetic Cabinet. If he does not succeed in this he
will proceed to other measures; for instance, the disso-
lution of the Chambers, but we can expect no good
result from either a compromised Cabinet or a coalition."
The Stoats Courant publishes the supplementary
articles of the Convention of Mayence for the navi-
gation of the Rhine. The document is dated August
30, and is countersigned by the Minister for Foreign
Affairs, Von LIGHTENVELT, in lieu of the Minister of
Justice.
London, England, 1849-10-25

THE COUNTRY MARKETS.

NEWCASTLE, OCT. 23.—At this morning's market we
have to note a fair quactity of wheat fresh to hand, and
a moderate attendance, notwithstanding transactions
were quite of a retail character, at the prices of Satur-
day last. Barley as before. Oats and other articles
without alteration in value. Flour meets with moderate
sale, at previous rates.
NEWCASTLE CATTLE MARKET, OCT. 23.—Th e
number of beasts at this day's market was less as com-
pared with last week by 100 head; quality indifferent;
trade more lively, although part remains unsold. The
quantity of sheep penned was smaller than we have had
to note of late, and below that of last market day by
1,000; quality moderate; trade brisker at late rates, but
part still on hand. Beasts, 600; sheep 5,700. Beef,
4s 6d to 5s 9d per stone; mutton, 4d to 5d per lb.
EDINBURGH MEAL MARKET, OCT. 23.—There were
in the market to-day 65 sacks oatmeal, each Neighing
2801bs imperial, whereof 60 sold thus:-16 at 1183, 15 at
11 7s 6d, 2 at 1/ 7s 6d, 3 at I/ 6s 6d, 1 at 116 s Od, and
15 at 1/ ss; average price of the whole 11 6s 10d 2-12ths.
9 sacks flour, whereof 2 sold at 31s, 5 at 28s 6d, and
2at 28s. 23 sacks pot-barley, whereof 14 sold thus:--
2 at 1/ 6s Od, 2 at 115 s Oil, 3 at 11 2s 6d, 2 at 11 2s Od,
and 6 at 11 is Od. 1 sack brosemeal, which was not sold.
EDINBURGH HAY AND STRAW MARKET, OCT. 23.--
Supplies of all kinds large. Oat straw, from 9s Od to
Ils Od per kemple of 16 stones tron; wheat ditto, 7s 6d
to 9s 6d; barley ditto, 7s Od to 88 Od. Hay, from 7d
to 9d per stone.
DALKEITH MEAL MARKET, OCT. 22.—There were
152 bags of oatmeal, 15 of barleymeal, and 2 of pot-barley
at this day's market. Sales dull. Oatmeal same on the
top, but up 9d to 6d per bag on the second and third
qualities; barleymeal 6d per bag down; the pot-barley
was unsold.

Third
25s Od
178 Od
-3
Od
—s Od
—4
Od

... 171 3d
... 173 9d
. . 181 6d
... 18s Od
... 17s 3d
... 18s 6d
... 185 6d
... 19s Od
... 17s 6d
... 180 Od
~.. 18s oa
London, England, 1849-10-25

HOLLAND.

THE HAGuE, OCT. 22.—80th on Saturday night
and on Sunday morning the KING had long con-
ferences with the Councillor of State and Director of
the Royal Cabinet, M. VON RAPPARD.

It is asserted that M. THORBECRE has presented to
the KING the programme of those gentlemen whom
he recommended to his MAJESTY as Ministers. There
is to be a Cabinet Council this afternoon at three
o'clock. Prince FREDERICK came to town early this
morning for the purpose of attending the Council.
Many circumstances lead to the inference that the
Ministerial crisis is near its termination, and indeed
it is high time that the legal advisers of the Crown
should be nominated.

In regard to the prolonged Ministerial crisis the
Handelsblad says— _ _

"It is now about a month since the Ministers ten-
dered their resignations, and all the steps which have
hitherto been taken to form a new Cabinet have proved
ineffectual. To whom must we attribute this fact,
hitherto unparalleled in the constitutional history of
kingdoms?
"Is Holland destitute of able and devoted men? We
attribute this delay to other causes. The choice of his
Ministers is one of the noblest prerogatives of kings,
but the King, instead of himself naming the persons
whom he considers worthy of being taken into his
councils, deputes a third person to make this selection,
and hence all the steps hitherto taken have been useless.
"In our opinion M. Thorbecke is the man for this
critical moment, and he alone is capable of forming an
energetic Cabinet. If he does not succeed in this he
will proceed to other measures; for instance, the disso-
lution of the Chambers, but we can expect no good
result from either a compromised Cabinet or a coalition."
The Staats Courant publishes the supplementary
articles of the Convention of Mayence for the navi-
gation of the Rhine. The document is dated August
30, and is countersigned by the Minister for Foreign
Affairs, Von LIGRTENVELT, in lieu of the Minister of
Justice.
London, England, 1849-10-25

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London, England, 1849-12-17

HAN OVER.

In the sitting of the llanoverian Chamber of De-
puties on the 11th, the report of the Government on
the negotiations relative to the German question was
read. It stated that Hanover and Saxony would
adhere to the treaty of 26th May, for a restricted
federal state, provided an attempt should be seriously
made to promote the unity of Germany ; but that it
appeared to the Ilanoverian Government that thus far
that had not been done.
London, England, 1849-12-17

BOW-STREET.--('PHIS DAY)

A respectably-attired man, whose name did not
transpire, but who was described as a cabman, was
charged with having assaulted the police while in the
rx9eution of their duty.
Police-constable F 116 stated that on Saturday night,
about nine o'clock, he was on duty in Shire-lane, when
he observed a number of prostitutes and the prisoner
making a noise and creating a disturbance. He re-
quested them to go away. but the prisoner said that they
should not do so, remarking that he and those like Lim
paid for the clothes the police wore. The officer told
him it was his duty to see that order was kept in the
streets, aad they must therefore retire or desist from
causing such a noise. The prisoner then shook his fist
in his (the officer's) face, making use of a very gross
And brutal expression; and, thinking it high time to put
a stop to the dispute, he walked him off to the station-
house.

An tlderly gentleman said he attended on behalf of
the prisoner.
Mr. HALL wished to know if he was a solicitor?—lie
replied that he was not, but acted as managing clerk to
11 r. Oliver.

Mr. BALL questioned him farther, with a view of se.

citifying himself that he was what he represented, and
observed that he did so, not with any intention of casting
disrespect upon the gentleman, but he made it a practice
of asking these questions for the purpose of guarding
against being imposed upon by a class of persons very
properly designated" Police-court touters," who were a
great nuisance and a curse to the public. They often
obtained money from persons who were charged with
offences without being'able to render them the remotest
assistance, and he had determined to put a stop to the
practice.

The gentleman then stated that tbe prisoner was one
if those unfortunate individuals who had once commit-
ted an error, and it would seem that for some reason, of
which he and the prisoner were ignorant, the polies
were anxious to got him committed upon some paltry
charge of this sort. He had teen once before at this
court and discharged, and had also been acquitted at the
Nliddli sex Stls'.ons on an unfounded accusation of mis-
dernosnour.

A s:•cond police-officer confirmed the statun?nt of the
first witness, denying, in reply to a question from the
solicitor, that either be or his brother elficer wore drunk
on the occasion.

The solicitor then applied for a remand, on the
ground that there were revcral respectable persons rot
present who could give a different compb xion to the
transaction.

Mr. HALL dtcliced to adjourn it for a short
inasmuch as it would deprive the officers of their rest,
but he consented to admit him to bail in his ow❑ recog
nix ince of 201. and one surety of 10/. to al•pear agnin
on Thursday next at twilre o'clock.
The bail was put in and the prisoner liberated.
London, England, 1849-12-17

PRUSSIA.

The Cologne Gazette states that the reply of the
Prussian Cabinet to the protest of Austria against
the convocation of the German Parliament is couched
in very energetic terms. This journal says that the
Bavarian Minister in London having observed to the
English Cabinet that it was the duty of the Euro-
pean powers to protect the little states of Germany
against the encroachments of Prussia, that Cabinet
replied that it saw nothing which imposed on Euro-
pean powers either the right or the duty to meddle
in the affairs of Germany.
The same journal publishes a letter from Berlin,
of the 13th, which says that the last note of Austria
to the Prussian Government was written at the re-
quest of the four Kings of Bavaria, Wurtemberg,
Hanover, and Saxony ; and that protests of a similar
tenor would shortly follow from their respective
Governments. Another correspondent of the same
journal, writing on the 13th, says a note from Ba-
varia, dated the Bth of December, adhering to the
contents of the Austrian note, had arrived at Berlin
on the 12th. _

The Prussian budget for 1850 calculates the re-
ceipts at 91,302,353 thalers, and the ordinary ex-
penses at 91,293,140 thalers, extraordinary expenses
4,934,213.
London, England, 1849-12-17

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" The first work which, either in point of extent or style, has any
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SONGS OF THE AFFECTIONS, &c.

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London, England, 1849-12-17

Eddy placed, as far es circum,tatlce3 taltni•ted.
A, the tn.,rnin,..; iidynece.l thousinds of pers:ws, includ-
ing buyers from Bri):el, Hull, Newcastle, 13trtninghatn,
Sowthatullon, and st vcral otter parts of
Engl•lnd me II eking in. The number of foreigners
was ;sego, and we need tc4rotly say alit :.11 parties es-
pr4ss:(l their astonishment at the eitraordinary eight
presented to them. From the w.st of England, as well
as from some other quarters, the owners cf the stuck
were present as sellers. The closing of the navigation
Fe Vltne parts of the Continent has produced a tiling off
in the imports of foreign stock into London since Mon•
day last. The total arrisal has amounted to 3,720 head,
!gainst 1,913 ditto at the same time in 1647, and 3,15.5
in 1848
London, England, 1849-12-17

HAN OVER.

In the sitting of the Hanoverian Chamber of De-
puties on the 11th, the report of the Government on
the negotiations relative to the German question was
read. It stated that Hanover and Saxony would
adhere to the treaty of 26th May, for a restricted
federal state, provided an attemklt should be seriously
made to promote the unity of CTermany ; but that it
appeared to the Hanoverian Government that thus far
that had not been done.
London, England, 1849-12-17

IMPORTS INTO LONDON IN TIIE PAST WEEK.

From Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs
Rotterdam ... 432 ... 819 ... 144 ... 7
Antwerp ... 76
05tend.......... . 84 13 ...
Harlingen ..... 63 ... 1,18 6 ... 4
Nieu Diep ... 38 ... 822

Total
Corresponding
Week in 1848 625 ... 2,432 ...
same week in
1847 253 .. 1,5.4 ••• 71 ..**
Amongst the beasts we observed, in convzlou with mos
other persons, some i xtraordinv.ry Herefords and short
horns, the property of Mr. William Goodall, of Market
Deeping, Lincolnshire; others belonging to Mr. Thomas,
of Ifolbeach Marsh, Lincolnshire; several sent by Mr.
iiewson and Mr. Dunn, of that county; and a very fine
drove forwarded by Mr. Allay, of Sulehill, near Birm-
11,Phsna. These wonderful boasts were consigned to Mr.
Robert Morgan, whose stand was thcidedly the best in
• the market. Mr. Morgan had also on sale some very
g .od Sci.ts, belonging to Mr. G. Knowles, Flesher, of
Aberdeen, which reached the metropolis too late for the
showyerd. The runts forwarded to Mr. Morgan by
Messrs. Attenborn, of Northamptonshire, were greatly
admired. Respecting the aggregate supply of Sheep,
wo may state that it was a very excellent one, the time
9f year considered. The wonders were that portion of
It shown by Me,srs. Weall. These comprised 43 Downs,
bred by E. F. Whittingstall, Esq., of Langley, Bury,
Herts ; 4 sent by S. Addams, Esq., of Ware ;
5 Gloucesters, 19 Rylands, and 77 Gloucester ewes,
bred and fed by Mr. Rowland of Preslow, rear Ayles-
bury. Some of the former sold as high as 515 s each.
The number of beasts from the north of England was
about 2,600, the remainder of the supply being derived
from various quarters. We regret to find that several of
the salesmen continuo to speak widely for space. This
has frequently an injurious effect upon the trade, as the
butchers almost invariably purchase cautiously in the
face of large bespoke numbers, which have very little to
do with the actual supply in the market.

- ... 239 .. 11

STATE OF THE TRADE.
Notwithstanding the extensive numbers of beasts
brought forward, the Beef trade, owing to the nume-
rous attendance of buyers, and to Christmas day
falling early in next week, was steady. Com-
Paratively speaking, however, prices were low.
the top figure for the best Scots and Herefords,
including a few of the shorthorns, being 4s 6d per Sibs.
It is, however, gratifying to observe that nearly, or
quite, the whole of the Beasts were disposed of prior to
the close of business. We were tolerably well, but not
to say heavily, supplied with Sheep. Large heavy
qualities, such as we have already alluded to, were a
!law inquiry. In all other breeds of Sheep a steady
Ouisiness was transacted at fully Friday's quotations,
tea stone Downs realising 4s 4d per 81bs without diffi-
culty. Calves, the supply of which was small, were in
Moderate request, and last week's prices were well
maintained. Prime small Pigs supported late rates.
Otherwise the pork trade rued dull.
London, England, 1849-12-17

Per Sibs. to sink the Offal.

Inc. s. d. to s. d, s. d. to s. d.
Inferior Beasts 3 4 3 6 Second qual. Sheep 3 6 3 6
cond quality •• 4 318 Coarse-woolledditto3 10 4 0
rlrae large oxen• • 4 0 4 2 SouthdownWether 4 2 4 4
rrible Scots . .
!..arge coarse Calves 3 4 3 6 Large Hogs • • •• 3 4 3$
!nine small ditto
pcklini Calves —l3 0 27 0 Quartar old Pigs ..18 • 23 0
Werior Sheep •• • 3 2 3 4 Lambs •••••• • • • • 0• 0 0
TOTAL SUPPLY AT MARKET.
Beasts. Sheep. I Calves. I Pigs.
5,655 I 24,930 103 240
FOREIGN SUPPLY.
ISheep. I Calves. 1
PI".
1,160 17

Beasts.
It 3

NEVTGATE AND LEAZIENNALL.
feat
this day se'nnight the arrivals of country-killed
"t up to these markets by railway and steam-boat
e2n,eyance have been very extensive, viz., upwards of
1.000 carcases. From Scotland 1,000 carcases came to
billind, in fair average condition. The supplies on offer,
ughtered in the metropolis, have been seasonably
41)°d, but of very middling quality. The general de-
, %ad has ruled firm, and prices have had an upward
tendency.
London, England, 1849-12-17

PRUSSIA.

The Cologne Gazette states that the reply of the
Prussian Cabinet to the protest of Austria against
the convocation of the German Parliament is couched
in very energetic terms. This journal says that the
Bavarian Minister in London having observed to the
English Cabinet that it was the duty of the Euro-
pean powers to protect the little states of Germany
against the encroachments of Prussia, that Cabinet
replied that it saw nothing which imposed on Euro-
pean powers either the right or the duty to meddle
in the affairs of Germany.
The same journal publishes a letter from Berlin,
of the 13th, which says that the last note of Austria
to the Prussian Government was written at the re-
quest of the four Kings of Bavaria, Wurtemberg,
Hanover, and Saxony ; and that protests of a similar
tenor would shortly follow from their respective
Governments. Another correspondent of the same
journal, writing on the 13th, says a note from Ba-
varia, dated the Bth of December, adhering to the
contents of the Austrian note, had arrived at Berlin
on the 12th.

The Prussian budget for 1850 calculates the re-
ceipts at 91,302,353 thalers, and the ordinary ex-
penses at 91,293,140 thalers, extraordinary expenses
4,934,213.
London, England, 1849-12-17

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 15.

STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The share market was very dull
to day, and prices are rather lower, closing heavily at the
quotations. The transactions were as follow; East Lan-
cashire, 11% London and North-Western, 11114 c.— Diu*,
New Quarters, p. Midland, 48,A a Ditto, Halves,
21% dis.—Shrewsbury and Chester, Preference, guaranteed
8 per cent., 151—South-Eastern and Dover (No. 4), 6i.
9d.
London, England, 1849-12-17

BADEN.

The Prussian Government has just charged M. DE
SAVIGNY to demand from the Grand Duchy of Baden
3,000,000 florins for the expenses of the intervention
against the insurgents. The Baden Government will
submit the application to the Chambers on their
meeting, as the demand for intervention was addressed
direct to the King of PRUSSIA ; but with respect to
applications for indemnities which have been made
by Nassau, Wurtemburg, &c., the Baden Govern-
ment has declared that they fall to the charge of the
Central Government of Frankfort.
London, England, 1849-12-17

HOLLAND.

The King of HOLLAND has just conceded gratui-
tously, to the Maestricht and Aix la-Chapelle Rail-
way Company, for a term of ninety years, the large
coal mines which he possesses at Kerkrael. Thanks
to this royal munificence, the works of the railway
will be immediately commenced on several points
near Maestricht, and pushed on with the greatest ac-
tivity. Preparations have already been made for
forming an embankment in the valley of Eyckthal,
accross which the railway will pass, and, according to
the proposed plaza, unite together all the principal
towns of Limbourg.
AMSTERDAM, DEC. 14.—The first import of Cali-
fornia gold was brought into our market to-day by
the Netherlands Commercial Company. The two,
which together weighed 600 ounces, contained
882-1,000 fine gold to 110.1,000 and 111-1,000 silver.
London, England, 1849-12-17

TURKEY.

Accounts from Constantinople of the 28th ult. have
been received.

It is said that the Austrian Envoy has expressed his
determination to support the Porte in its opposition to
the new and extravagant demands of Russia. The
Russian Envoy has expressed himself satisfied with
the explanations offered on the subject of the entrance
of the British fleet into the Dardanelles. The fleet
was in Bashika Bay on the 28th.
Russia has 31,000 men and 48 pieces of cannon in
the Danubian Principalities in direct violation of the
treaty of Balti-Limen.
London, England, 1849-12-17

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London, England, 1849-12-17

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 15.

StOCK EXCHANGE.—The share market was very dull
to day, and prices are rather lower, closing heavily at the
quotations. The transactions were as follow:—East Lan-
c Ashire, 1I X London and North-Western, 11 114 e.— Di tte,
New Quarters, 1,4 p. Midland, 481,4 c. Ditto, Halves,
21% dis.—Shrewsbury and Chester, Preference, guaranteed
8 per cent., 15,A —South-Eastern and Dover (No. 4), 61.
Vs. 9d.

MANCHESTER, Digo. 15.

•
STOCK EXCHANGE. —The transactions to-day were a.€
follow :—London and North-Western, New Quarters, 14 p.
—Sheffield, Preference, 7 9.l6—Lincoln Union, 3% dis.—
—North Staffordshire, 9 dis. —Manchester and Birming-
ham (C ), Quarters, 1 7.16 n. p.
BIRMINGHAM, DEC. 15.
STOCK EXCHANGE. —The transactions to-day were as
follow :—London and North Western, New Quarters, NI p.
—North Staffordshire, 914 dis.—York and North Midland, 17.
YORK, Dec. 14.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The transactions to-day were as
follow : —York, Newcastle, and Berwick, 1714—Ditto (New-
castle Extensicn), 11%—York and North Midland, Prefer-
ence, 614
London, England, 1849-12-17

BADEN.

The Prussian Government has just charged M. DE
SAVIGNY to demand from the Grand Duchy of Baden
3,000,000 florins for the expenses of the intervention
against the insurgents. The Baden Government will
submit the application to the Chambers on their
meeting, as the demand for intervention was addressed
direct to the King of PRUSSIA; but with respect to
applications for indemnities which have been made
by Nassau, Wurtemburg, &c., the Baden Govern-
ment has declared that they fall to the charge of the
Central Government of Frankfort.
London, England, 1849-12-17

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH, Dec. 15.

(Sittings at Nisi Prius, at Guildhall, before Mr
Justice COLERIDGE, and a Common Jury.)

BERESFORD V. PHILLIPS.
Mr. M. Chambers and Mr. Willes were counsel for
the plaintiff. For the defendant no one appeared.
The defendant was a widow, and had for some
time enjoyed the distinction of being the landlady of
the Plough and Harrow public-house, at Leytonstono.
The plaintiff's father kept another public-house at
Lea-bridge, and it entered into the head of the plaintiff
that he should like to supplant Mrs. Phillips in the
management of the Plough and Harrow. Accord
ingly negotiations were entered into, and the plaintiff
was informed by the defendant of the quantity of
beer which was consumed upon her premises. She
wanted 1001. a year for the premises, which she held
under a lease at 60/. a year, and she also required a
considerable sum, no less than 6001., for the goodwill
of this Plough and Harrow. The defendant had been
supplied with beer by Messrs. Charrington and
Head. The plaintiff therefore went to them to
know something of the " doings" of the house,and
he also wanted a little assistance from them in
the way of capital. Messrs. Charrington and Head,
however, first informed the plaintiff thist the widow
had a little exaggerated the state of things, and they
added that they could not advance him any money
unless he procured the original lease. In consequence
of this the parties again came together, and it was
agreed that the plaintiff should pay 2001. for the
stock, 6001. for the goodwill, and should have the
base; but the defendant expressly covenanted that
she would not herself set up a public house or beer-
shop; or assist any one else to do so, or become servant
to any one doing so, within a mile of the Plough and
Harrow, under a penalty of 100/., as liquidated
damages. The plaintiff took possession, but in a
short time, to his surprise, he found the widow busy
at work in one of her cottages, about 20 yards off,
fitting it up as a beer-shop, and afterwards endeavour-
ing to get custom there; and she was extremely par-
ticular in procuring a sign, called the Anchor and
Hope, to be put up, and she gave express direc-
tions that this sign should be taller than the
Plough and Harrow, which was completely put
in the shade. The defendant told a ;gentleman,
when taken a little off her guard, that she
was determined to be revenged on Messrs.
Charrington and Head, and she had actually been
endeavouring to dispose of this beer house, asking,
with great modesty, 150/. for the goodwill of the
Anchor and Hope. The plaintiff then brought this
action upon the covenant into which the defendant
had entered. Witnesses were called who made out
this case, and there being no defence, the jury found
a verdict for the plaintiff—Damages, 1001.
London, England, 1849-12-17

HOLLAND.

The King of HOLLAND has just conceded gratui-
tously, to the Maestricht and Aix la-Chapelle Rail-
way Company, for a term of ninety years, the large
coal mines which he possesses at Kerkrael. Thanks
to this royal munificence, the works of the railway
will be immediately commenced on several points
near Maastricht, and pushed on with the greatest ac-
tivity. Preparations have already been made for
forming an embankment in the valley of Eyckthal,
accross which the railway will pass, and, according to
the proposed plan, unite together all the principal
towns of Limbourg.
AMSTERDAM, DEC. 14.—The first import of Cali-
fornia gold was brought into our market to-day by
the Netherlands Commercial Company. The two,
which together weighed 600 ounce?, contained
883-1,000 fine gold to 110 1,000 and 111-1,000 silver.
London, England, 1849-12-17

TURKEY.

Accounts from Constantinople of the 28,1 ult. have
been received.

It is said that the Austrian Envoy has expressed his
determination to support the Porte in its opposition to
the new and extravagant demands of Russia. The
Russian Envoy has expressed himself satisfied with
the explanations offered on the subject of the entrance
of the British fleet into the Dardanelles. The fleet
was in Bashika Bay on the 28th.
Russia has 31,000 men and 48 pieces of cannon in
the Danubian Principalities in direct violation of the
treaty of Balti-Limen.
London, England, 1849-12-17

,c., may ke kad at the office,
or, en application. will be for.

B. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary.

THE NATIONAL MERCANTILE LIFE
and FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETIES,
POULTIt Y, MANSION-HOUSE, LONDON.
Under the same official management, but with separate capital and
liabilities.
LtROBERT WILCOXON, Esq., Chairman (Life Office.)
*tJA)JES PEEK, Esq., Chairman (Fire Office.)
tEdward Baker, Esq. (Gale, Baker, Ward, and Oldfleld.)
tGeorge Cursham, M.D., Saville-row.
*Charles James Jones, Esq. (William and Thomas Jones and Co.)
*tWilliam Lawson, Esq. (Trowel', Lawson, and Trower.)
*John Mair, Esq. (John Mair, Son, and Co.)
f George Moore, -Esq. (Groucock, Copestake, and Moore.)
fWillia,ll Nicholson, Esq. (J. and W. Nicholson and Co.)
”Giles Redmayne, Esq., New Bond-street.
Peter Rolt, Esq. (BrockePtank and Rolt.)
*llananiah Teape, Esq. (Wiggins, Teape, aid Loder.)
The names marked t are Directors of the Life, and those marked *
arc Directors of the Fire Office.
BONUS.—At the last division of profits assurers in this office were
benefited to the extent of a reduction of 40 per cent, on their life
premiums, which, if investe 1 in new assurances, would obtain for
every 1,0001. assured at the original age an additional policy for 4001.
CLAIMS.—Every claim upon this office has been promptly paid
without dispute.
PREMIUMS.—The rates of premium have been computed by the
first mathematicians of the day, and tested by the Actuary, and wil
be found as low as is compatible with safety to the assured.
JENKIN JONES, Actuary and Secretary.
N.B. Parties making proposals for assurance upon life on or before
the 21st December next, will be entitled to participate in the division
of profits in 1853.
London, England, 1849-01-03

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
THE ROY AL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET.
A Lecture on the Popular Subject of the Electrio Light, by Dr.
flachhoffner on Tuesday, Thursday, and Waturday Evenings.—Po-
pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr.
Ryan, daily, and en the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri-
day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views
In Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childe's
Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve-
nings —Microscope at Oafs o'clock daily.— New Chromatropo.—
Diver and Diving-bell.—Working Models explalned.—Musie di-
rected by I,r. Wallis.
Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including
Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Tea.
Admission Is.—Schools ,Half--price.—The New Catalogue, Is.

TN consequence of the great rush of Visitors to see
BANVARD'S GRAND NOTING PAINTING of the MIS-
SISSIPPI and 'MISSOURI RIVERS, at the EGYP fIAN HALL,
Piccadilly, the Proprietor respectfully announces Two Exhibitions
every day during the holidays. Thi., immense Painting is the
Largest in the World, and exhibits more than 3,000 miles of Ameri-
can scenery.—The Day exhibition will comments every Afternoon,
at Half-past Two, and the Evening at Half-past Seven o'clock;
doors open half an hour before commencing. Admission, lower
seats, 2s. ; gallery, Is.
London, England, 1849-01-03

YORK, NEWCASTLE, and BERWICK
RAILWAY.
Notice 1s hereby given, that in pursuance of a Reselution of the
Board of Direotors, the Proprietors of " Extensions No. 1," (late
York and Newcastle Extensions,) aid " Extensions No. 2," (late
Newcastle and Berwick New) shares in this Company, are requested
to PAY a YIJIITIIER INSTALMENT of 11. per Share (making
261. per Share paid), on TUESDAY, the 16th day of January next,
at any of the undermentioned Banks :
London• . • . • ..... Sir R. Glyn and Co.
York ............ The Union Bank.
Edinburgh
Glasgow- I ....The City of Glasgow Bank.
Interest at the rate of 51. per Cent. per Annum will be charged en
all Calls unpaid after the 16th day of January.
GEORGE HUDSON, Chairman.
ROBERT DAVIES, Deputy-Chairman.
By order,
York, December 21, 1811.

JOIIg CLOSE, Secretary.
London, England, 1849-01-03

(Left Sitting.)

BOURSE.—PAItis, TuisDAY., JAN. 2.
THREES o'CL' cx.—The French Rentcs were exceed-
ingly steady all day, and closed at upwards of a franc
above the closing prices of Saturday. The position of
the Ministry is considered as firmer than it was on Sa-
turday, and the news that M. Thiera and M. Mole con-
tinued to give their support to the Cabinet inspires con-
fidence in its endurance. The news of the visit of Prince
Barbarini to Gaeta would, it was hoped, produce a re-
conciliation between the Pope and the Roman Govern.
ment. The Roman Funds consequently rose 2f per
cent. Bons du Tresor were not quoted. Exchange on
London (30 days), 25 22} to 25 ; ditto (90 days), 25 15.
BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT TUE

LONDON STOCK:E/CHANGE, JAR. 2.
Boulogne and Amiens, B%—Central of France (Orleans
and ♦ierzon), 7%—Luxembourg (100, 2►4—Northern of
France, 314—Orleans and Bordeaux, 2% —Paris and Rouen,
191A—Rouen and Havre, 10 4.
London, England, 1849-01-03

R OME.

Advices from Rome of the 24:h state that the
tranquillity prevails in that city, and that the
Junta and the Parliament carry on the Government
satisfactorily. MAMMIANI is suffering from illness,
brought on by the fatigues he has undergone. All
parties in Rome demand war with Austria. There
is not the slightest symptom of reaction i❑ public
feeling, and although virtually deprived of his tem-
poral power the POPE exercises his Spiritual Power in
Rome in its full plenitude, indeed no one ever dreamt
of infringing it.
London, England, 1849-01-03

PUBLIC NOTICE.-EIGHT NEW LIGHTS.
—The only good Lights in the world—they only need knowing
t• be admired. The Diamond Lamp is the only Light that really
gives satisfaction, its equal is unknown ; its superior will never
come.—The Vertical Diamond Lamp surpasses the Carcel Lamp of
France in every respect.—The Pearl Candle Lamp with detached
cup, &c., is worth a hundred other Candle Lamps.—To sell the ordi-
nary Candle Lamps is now impossible.—The public have long enough
been pestered with inch rubbish.—The Star, the Golden, the Glass,
the Ring and the Reflecting Gas Burners surpass all others beyond
comparison. The Metropolitan Light Company her Majesty's domi-
nions with Light supply.—The Public will have none other.
The whole of the New Lights are cosatantly burning at the Com-
pany's Establishment, 447, West Strand, RICHARD CLARK, Resi-
dent Manager.
London, England, 1849-01-03

IFE ASSURANCE.—Parties desirous of As-
. suring their Lives with the greatest security and at the least pos-
sible ',resent outlay, and with the utmost future gain, or of profitably
investing their savings, are advised, before they decide upon so impor-
tant a matter, in which their future comfort and the happiness of
those near and dear to them are concerned, to consult

THE REPORTER, AND ASSURANCE AND BENEVOLENT

SOCIETIES' CHRONICLE,
Edited by JAMES IRVING SCOTT,
Published Monthly, by W. Strange, 21, Paternoster-row, price 3d.,
by post 4d., which contains full and exclusive reports of the proceed-
ings, and detailed announcements of the plans of all the leading As-
surance CoL.panies. Delivered in any part of London for 3a., and
posted to the country for 4s. a year, which may be remitted in post-
age stamps.
Parties wishing to Assure are advised by private letter for a
small fee.
London, England, 1849-01-03

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS,

THE ROYII7POI.YTECIINIC
INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET.
A Lecture en the Popular Subject of the Electric Light, by Dr.
nachhoffner on Tuesday, Thursday, and Siaturday Evenings.—Po-
pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr.
Ryan, daily, and on the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri-
day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views
in Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childo's
Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve-
nings.—Microscope at One o'clock daily.—New Chromatropo.—
Dher and Diving-bell.--Tirorking Models explained.—Musie di-
rected by Pr. Wallis.
Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including
Saturday) from Seven till Ilalf-past Tea.
Admission ls.—Schools ,litalf-price.—The New Catalogue, Is.
London, England, 1849-01-03

VENICE.

The Piedmontese Gazette of the 27:11 ult., states
that the garri.on, of Venice at present amounts to
15,000 men, not including the naval force, amounting
to 4,500 men, nor the new corps that are actually
organising. The Austrians, it is said, are concen-
trating forces to attack all the forts at the same time.

LATEST FROM IRELAND.

TRIAL OF MR GAVAN DUFFY.

DUBLIN, TUESDAY EVENING. - The Commission
Court sat at twelve o'clock today, and their Lord-
ships intimated that they had not yet prepared them-
selves to give judgment on the demurrer. Adjourned
to one o'clock on Friday.
The court was much crowded. Mr. Duffy's
friends are in high spirits, and anticipate a favourable
result.
London, England, 1849-01-03

131RTLIS.

-
On the 80th ult., at Stackpole court, Viscountess Eralyn,
of a son.

On the 23th ult., at Coodham, Ayrshire, the lady of James
0. Fairlie. Esq., ( f a son.
On the 29th ult., in Clarendon-square, the wife of Philip
R. Conron, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 29th ult., at Mortimer-greet, Cavendish-square,
the lady of Montagu David Scott, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 30th ult., at Romsey, the wife of the Rey. W. D.
Wilson, of a daughter.
On the 30th ult., at Denmark-bill, the wife of Dr. R.
Elliot, of a daughter.

On the 31st ult., at Westbourne-park-road, the wife of H.
L. Strong, Esq., of a son.

On the 31st ult., at Elton Rectory, the wife of the Rev. P.
C. Claughton, of a daughter.
London, England, 1849-01-03

37,990
Malt, 5,590 qrs.
BOROUGIi 110 P NEAREST.

38,210

27,446

A very limited business was transacted in our market
to day. Selfeted samples of New Hops were quite as
dear, but all other kinds were nominal in value:—Sussex
pockets, 21 5s to 2118 s; Weald of Kent ditto, 21 8s to
31 5s ; Mid and East ditto, 21 12s to 51 17s per cwt.
London, England, 1849-01-03

THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new Drama, feunded on Mr. Dickens's Christ-
sia% Book, entitled THB HAUNTED MAN. Mr. Bedlaw, Mr.
Hughes : the Phantom, Mr. 0. Smith ; A. Tetterby and Co., Mr.
Wright ; the Boy, Miss E. Chaplin ; Milly, Miss Woolgar ; Mrs. Tet-
terby, Mrs. F. Matthews.
To be followed by THE ENCHANTED ISLE. Alonzo, Mr. Paul
Bedford; Prospero, Mr. 0. Smith ; Ariel, Madame Celeste.

To conclude with a new Farce called SLASHER AND CRASHER.
Mr. Slasher, Mr. Wright; Mr. Crasher, Mr. Paul Redford.

SOTAL LYCI.UM THEATRE.
Under the Management ot Madame Vestria.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Ida he as.
THIS EVENIZ.I‘,

Will be performed A PECULIAR POSITION.

After which, a new Fairy Extravaganza, eatitled THE KING OF
THE PEACOCKS. Characters by Messrs. Harley, John Reeve,
Selby, H. Hall, Marshall, and H. Marshall ; Miss Kathleen Fitzwil-
liam, Miss L. Howard, Mrs. Slacnamara, Miss Marshall, Miss L.
Marshall, Miss Coleman, and Madame Vestris.
To conclude with AN APPEAL TO Tim PUBLIC.
Dress Boxes, 55.; Upper Boxes, Is ; Pit, Sts. ; Gallery, Is. Ne
half-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Welllngton,streA, is open to the
public every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATT.E.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.

During the Recess this Theatre has been re-decorated and embel-
lished in a superb and costly manner ry Mr. Hurwitz. A new Chan-
delier has been fitted, and the best arrariz ments have been made for
the due Ventilation of the Theatre, and the couiiort and convenience
of tke audience.
London, England, 1849-01-03

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE-WEDNESDAY
Since our last report the arrivals of Wheat for this
maiket have been sonsewhat on the increase and of im-
proved quality. This morning, the show of samples of
both Red and White was small; yet, owing to the large
importations from abroad, the demand for all kinds of
Wheat of homo produce was in a very sluggish state at
Monday's quotations. Upwards of 38,000 quarters of
foreign Wheat have come in. This large supply had a
depressing effect upon the demand for free qualities. In
prices, however, we have to actual decline to notice. The
whole of the fresh cargoes are being placed in bond. In
Barley next to nothing was doing. To effect large sales
lower rates were submitted to. All kinds of Malt were
very dull in sale at barely stationary prices. Oats,
Beans, Peas, and all other articles, including Flour, were
dull in the extreme.

ARRIVALS TIIIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley. Oats. Flour.
1,880 Qrs. 4,410 qrs. I 6,16114r5. 2,830 skt.

English ......
Irish. • • • • .• .•
Foreign ......
London, England, 1849-01-03

PRUSSIA.

The Aix-la-Chapelle Journal says that an agree-
ment is about to be concluded_betweeh the cemmliu,

sioners of France, Prussia, am!. Belgium for the sim-
plification of the formalities on the international rail-
ways. This convention is to come in force at the
beginning of the month, and will greatly favour and
facilitate the commercial intercourse of these coun-
tries. This convention has reference not merely to
goods and merchandise, but to the conveyance of
passengers. It is a guarantee for the continuance of
a good understanding between the States, founded
upon pacific bases.
The Minister of the Interior, M. Von Manteuffel,
had issued a circular to the Presidents of the pro-
vinces, containing directions as to the conduct to be
observed by the officials of the Government with
respect to the election. They are to abstain from
using all undue influence over the electors, but at
the same time to resist all attempts that may be
made by the hostile party to intimidate, corrupt, or
mislead them.
London, England, 1849-01-03

SOUTHWARK.

Yesterday Henry Barron, a corn porter, of George
street, Bermondsey, was brought before Mr. Cotting.
ham, charged with committing an outrageous assaul
on policeman 45 M division.

The policeman stated that on the preceding night,
while on duty in George-street, Bermondsey, he
heard screams of murder proceed from the prisoner's
house, and on going to the door and listening he
found that he was beating his wife, who still con-
tinued calling out for assistance. He (the police-
man) knocked at the door, which was at length
opened by the prisoner himself, who inquired what
he wanted there; and when told that he came there
to protect the woman who called out murder, the
prisoner said that he had as business to interfere ;
that his house was his castle, and that he should allow
no person to enter without his sanction. The prisoner
then hastily shut the street door, leaving the police-
man outside ; and immediately afterwards cries of
murder were again heard from within, when the
latter, finding that he could not obtain access by the
door, threw up the parlour-window with the intention
of going in by that means to deliver the woman from
the hands of her assailant. The moment, however,
he appeared at the window the prisoner, who had
armed himself with the poker, made a furious attack
on the policeman, who, to avoid a blow aimed at his
head with the weapon, warded it off with
his staff, which was broken in halves owing
to the violence with which it was struck with
the poker. The prisoner then made another blow at
the policeman with the poker, but the weapon slipping
out of his hand he then ran to the fire-place, and
snatched up a pair of tongs, when his wife, fearful that
murder would be perpetrated, rushed in between the
parties, and at length the prisoner, after a desperate
resistance, was secured and taken to the station-house.
The poker, and also the policeman's truncheon, were
produced in court. The policeman added that the
prisoner was not sober at the time, and when in that
condition, which was frequently the case, his conduct
to his wife, and others who interfered for her protec-
tion, was violent in the extreme.
The prisoner said that he was only having a scuffle
with his wife, and that the policeman insisted on ;
entering his house, and broke two panes of glass in
the attempt—that he and his wife could settle their
differences without the interposition of the police; and
he (prisoner) admitted that he armed himself with
the poker to seek recompense for the breakage of his
window, and that he was struck in the first instance
before he retaliated.

Mr. COTTINGWAM said that it was providential for
the prisoner that he was not standing at the bar on a
charge of murder, for if the blow aimed at the police-
man's head had not been warded off in the manner it
was, in all human probability it would have fractured
his skull, the broken condition of the truncheon ex-
Whited the tremendous violence which rfiliet hive
London, England, 1849-01-03

BIRTHS IN TIIE WEEK.

Males

.., 733

Females ... ... ... ... ... 725
---
Total ... ~„ ... ... ... 1,458
* In this number are included 30 cases of death by
Cholera, 94 by Scarlatina, and 71 by Typhus Fever.

MONEY MARKET.—The premium on gold at Paris
is 10 per mine, which, at the English Mint price of
3/. 17s. 101 d. per ounce for standard gold, gives an ex•
change of 25.40; and the exchange at Paris on London
at short being 25.27 i, it follows that gold is 0.49 per
cent. dearer in Paris than in London. By advises from
Hamburgh the price of gold is 436 per mark, which, at
_
the English Mint price of 31. s. 10id. per ounce for
standard gold, gives an exchange of 13.101; and filo
exchange at Hambursh on London at short being 13.101.
it follows that gold is 0.11 per cent. dearer in London
than in Liamburgh.
London, England, 1849-01-03

LIFE AND LETTERS OF CAMPBELL.
Just published, in 3 vols. Bvo., price 45s cloth,
LIFE & LETTERS of THOMAS CAMPBELL.
Edited by Dr. Wit. BEATTIE, one of his Executors.

Also,
1. Final Memorials of Charles Lamb. Edited by T. N. Talfonrd.
vols. ISt.
2. Lire and Letters of John Keats. Edited by R. M. Milnes. 2
vols. 14s.
London, England, 1849-01-03

TAW VALE RAILWAY.

A special meeting of the proprietors in this company
was held yesterday at the London Tavern, at two o'clock,
to elect two additional directors at the board of
directors, for the purpose of complying with the provi-
sions of the Bideford and South Molton Line, and thus
making the number of twelve required by the Act.
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr.
Lacy, M.P., Mr. Chaplin, M.P., and Mr. llzielli were
elected directors.

It was agreed that four members should form a
quorum.
The CHAIRMAN, in reply to a shareholder, stated tbat
the last call had realised 16,0001., the amount called for
being 44,000/.
After transacting some mere routine business, the
meeting broke up.

MORTALITY in the METROPOLIS-
NUMBER OF DEATIIS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED IS
TILE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, DEC. co. 1848.
Episiedaesmie,Endemic, SeatandC ... ... :
Contagious Diseases
....4:98567
Dos of Uncertain 9
Turbercular Diseases... .•• ••• ...
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves, and Senses.— ••• 147
223
Diseases of the Heart and ood-vessels ••• •.•
Bl
Diseases of the Lungs, and other Organs of
Respiration ... ...
Liver, an—d. othe.r"Orga.n.;
Diseases of the Stomach,
of Digestion... ••• ••• ••• „, 71
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c. •' • •.• ••• 13
••• ... 15
Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, Bcc. ...
... ... 7
Diseases Child
Jointso!Bt hoen
ells
,tearnuas, Sze.
Malformations.. •.•
•• •
••• 1
Premature Birth •••
..20
. • ...
AtrophY ••• ...
•••
Old Ago ••• ...
...
Sudden ..• . • •
...
Violence, Privation, c old ••• ••• ... .. 37
Causes not specified
.. ,or Intemperance ... 91

DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES ... ••• 1,
403

ulo,a7t. ion
West Distrie s• • . Average weekly Death*
Deaths, 1843-7. in the
1841 Fire Summers. Week.
11 . 142 ... 200
North Districts.. 375,971 182 ~. 250
Central Distriots 373,653 ... 1711 ... 229
East Districts ... 392,444 ... 219 ... 311
South Districts .. 501,190 251 ... 413
111'
311°uP0nlerated'

Totals... ..... 1,948,369 ... 972 ... 1,403

Males

Females ... •• • ... ... ... 694
London, England, 1849-01-03

been used on the occasion. The prisoner had in
sinuated that the policeman had no right to enter his
house, but he (the magistrate) would tell him that he
was perfectly justified even in breaking into a house
from which cries of murder proceeded, if he was re-
fused admission; and that if he (Mr. Cottingham)
was aware that any policeman acting in his district
did not perform that duty when there was occasion
for it (as in the present instance) he should take
special care that such an officer should, at all event,,
no longer remain in that division. The magistrate
added that his only reason for not sending the case
before a jury was in consequence of the policeman
receiving no injury at his assailant's hands ; therefore
he should deal summarily with the charge ; but, con-
vinced that the fine he was empowered to inflict was
inadequate to such an offence, he should sentence the
prisoner to one month's imprisonment, and at the ex-
piration of his sentence to find two securities to pro•
tact his unfortunate wife from his violence.