The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-30 00:00:00

TO THE LAXLY&

This lady had the following letter Inserted in the " Times" news_
caper on Aug. 7, 1e46. Reader, remember, this letter was put int
the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me.
" Mrs. Wcekley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this elver-
tunity of publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstome, of the llerbary, High-
nte for the elicacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com-
pletely restored the hair on her head, after using it about four months,
and the whole of her hair is much stronger and more luxuriant than
ever was hef, re the baldness appeared.
"Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony to-the virtues of Mr. G.'s
Regenator, feeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase
an Ile. bottle if they were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex-
perience, not only in the restoration and production of hair in abund-
%floe, bat as a cure of nervous headache; as a toilet perfnme iti far
beyond any to her taste. Sbe will feel a pleasure in answering any
lady of respectability to the above fact:.-3, Swan-street, Borough."
In eases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, clew
drops on the crown of the head occasionally. every week, will pre-
vent the hair from coming away with the comb, make it strong, and
prevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A
few drops on your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the
hair brilliancy, causing it to curl.
The most delicate ladies may nse this delightful product of the
most aromatic herbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing
odour removes headache and makes it a most necessary companion
to the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pour ten or twelve drops
on the crown of the head; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of an
hour. In most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It produces
hair on children's heads in a few appplleatione. If used on infants'
lievta, it has such a peculiar cooling Influence on the brain as to pre-
vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.—See
pamphlet of testimonials.
Allletterl addressed to William Grimstono, Herbary,

Perma-Sum the
Annual Folic) Bonus I nent Re- Assured
Pre- • taken ad lition Bonns in auction oP may bor-
i2 miusn, out in to Sum Cash. Annual ,row' on
Assured. Premium. Policy.
s. s d. a. d. d.
1837 276 14 3 128 14 3 21 7 2 593 6 8
1838 251 18 10 115 14 8 18 12 8 543 17 9
£ £ a.d. 1839 226 6 0 102 15 1 16 2 9 494 810
GO 1000 74 3 4 1840 178 0 0, 82 11 21214 11 145'0 0
1,841 174 0 (1 78 3 4 12 3 0 395 11 1
1%42 147 4 2 65-15 10 10 2 4 146 2 3
1843 99-14 41 44 8 4 615 11 496 13 4
1844 62 6 SI 27 13 4 4 4 0 )47 4 5
DEFERRED ANNUITIES.
By the operation of the same principles, the Society is enabled to
afford tO the p,ublic a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta-
zeous than any hitherto offered, whereby an individual, by the eon-

By the operation of the earns principles, the Society is enabled to
afford tO the p,ublic a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta-
geous than any hitherto offered, whereby an individual, by the con-
tribution of a very small annual, monthly, or weekly saving. may se-
cure either a comfortable provision for himself in advanced age, or,
at his option, a large sum of money, or a policy to his family at, his
death ; while by giving to the purchaser, at any time, the power of
borrowing two-thirds of all previous payments, it removes all risk
of forfeiture from inability to continue premiums, besides affording
an ample resource during sickness and want of employment ; and
should the purchaser die before arriving at the stipulated period, two-
thirds of his payments will be returned to his representatives.
the following Table is a spachnen of the great and varied advan-
tages which the Judicious application of a small saving can secure
through this Society.

I. BENEFITS

Recut
65,
21.

J ~
A ~
S
~p

•ed on attaining the age of
by an Annual Premium of
12s.

Annuity. Cash. Policy.
£ s. d s. d s. d.
47 16 k• 394 11 0 466 0 0
26 15 1( 121 0 01261 0 0
13 19 1 1115 8 01136 6 0

11. PREMIUMS
To secure
on attain- Annuity.£lo 10 0
ingtheage Cash .. 82 10 0
of 65, the Policy.. 97 8 6
option of

Payable I Payable Payable
Anne- in one ;for; Dig-
ally. sum. parity.

£ s. d.
0 10 II
0 19 6
1 17 3

£ s. d. £ o. d.
10 0 10 0 0 0
16 7 1' 7 3 11
27 3 11 19 4 10

Immediate Annuities are also granted by the Society on liberal
terms, as will ba seen by the following extracts from the Tables,
,howing the annual amount of annuity upon every 1001. deposited :
Age 50, £7 Bs. I Age GO, £9 14s. 3d. I Age 70, £l4 2s. 2d.
The Annual Report, with Tables of Rates, Soc., may be had at the
Office, or any of its Branches in the Country; or, on application; will
be forwarded post free.

W. S. B. WOOLTIOUSE, Actuary.

[SLAY TONTINE LIFE ASSOCIATION
Provisionally Registered.

Capital, 600,0001., in 12,000 Shares, at 501. each.
DIRECTORS.
John Bale, Esq., of Morriston, Glasgow.
Archibald Murdoch Burrell, Esq., banker, Provost of Port Glasgow
Alexander Campbell, Esq., of Bedlay
Robert C. Cumming, Esq., of Barremman, Dumbartonshire
Henry Dunlop, Esq., of Craigton, Glasgow
Archibald Falconer, Esq., of Glen Park, Port Glasgow
James Hay, Esq., merchant. Leith, Director of the Royal Bank of
Scotland
Ardilbald Horne, Esq., accountant, Edinburgh, ditto
Eagle Henderson, Esq., Director of the ;stational Bank of Scotland
William Imrie, Esq., Dean of Guild, Perth
John Burn Murdock, Esq., of Gartencaber, Edinburgh
David Murray, Esq., Provost of Paisley.
BANKERS.

The Royal Bank of Scotland and its Branches; Messrs. Coutts and
Co., London.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Turner and Wallace; 37, Virginia-street, Glasgow ;
Messrs. Goodwin, Partridge, Williams, and Edwards, Walbroo's
Douse, London.
Masranram Dthecroa—Archibald Murdoch Burrell, Esq.
SECRETARY—James Murdoch, Esq.
The barony and estate of Islay, comprising the Island of Islay
and small adjacent islands is in the same latitude as Edinburgh and
Glasgow, and is one of the richest and most productive properties in
the west of Scotland. It contains about 140,000 acres, of which
34,030 are arable, the rest being luxuriant pasture.
The present rental of this magnificent property amounts at present
to 20,0001.; but a Government grant of 30,0001. is now being ex-
pended in drainage ant. improvements. The rents are periodically
and legitimately_iuereased as the leases fall in, and it is evident that
such a property waist, under improved agriculture, afford a much
larger return. The purchase, it is expected, will be effected fur
about 500,0001., and it is proposed to raise a capital for this purpose,
a.,d contingent expenses, of 600,0001., in 12,000 501. shares, each
shareholder to nominate a life, and the whole body of nominees to
be insured out of the rental, so as to secure the repayment of his
subscription to every shareholder whose nominee lapses. The
remainder of the accumulated rental is to be divided every ten years
amongst the surviving shareholders, the last survivor to inherit the
estate. On the basis of 12,000 policiss, in respect of the 12,000
nominees, it is further contemplated to ingraft the general business
or a life assurance company, so as to secure an annual dividend of
profits.
Thus it will be seen that every person taking a share in the Ton-
tine, will, under any circumstances, receive back the amount of his
Investment out of the assurance fund, and will also, by way of in-
terest on his shares, receive an annual dividend out of the profits of
the genera I life assurance department (and the basis and guarantee
indicated cannot fail to make this branch most extensive and lucra-
tive) ; he will, moreover, participate, every ten years his nominee
survives, in the accumulated and constantly improving rental ; and,
in the ev, nt of his nominee being the last survivor, will become
ti e absente owner, in fee simple, of the entire estate. It is also
to be observed that, as the nominees diminish in number, the
marketable value of the shares will year after year be greatly en-
hanced.
The principles of the proposed Tontine have been maturely con-
sidered by F. G. I'. Neison, Esq., the eminent actuary of the Me-
dical and Invalid Assurance Company, and received his entire ap-
probation.
The estate is to be vested in three trustees, resident in Scotland.
The affairs of the Society shall be conducted by a board of seven
directors in Scotland, communicating with a board of correspondence
in London. Two general meetings shall be I'6d in Scotland in the
months of June and December.
The preliminary deposit to be ss. per share (being the maximum
allowed under the Registration Act), and a call of 11. per share shall
be made on cnnplete registration. The remainder to be called up
by such instalments as may be found necessary to meet the payment
of the purchase money.
Applications for shares to be made to the following brokers &c., of
whom prospectuses and forms of application for shares may be
had:—Messrs. John Robertson and Co., 47, George-street, Edin-
burgh ; William Bell, Esq., 2, North-street, David-street, Elhi-
burgh : Messrs. Buchanan Aitkin and Co., 41, St. Vincent-place,
Glasgow; J. C. Foulds, Esq., Canada-court, Queen-street, Glasgow;
William Gordon, Esq., Aberdeen; James Thomas, Esq., writer,
Perth; A. Abercrombie, Esq., Paisley; Messrs. Joseph King and
Sons, Liverpool ; L. L. Lamming, Esq , Manchester ; Messrs. Flint
and Tootal, ; Messrs. Beardshaw and CO., Leeds; W. B.
Greenfield, Esq., 38, Thrognaorton-street, London; of Archibald
Murdoch Burrell, Esq., Royal Bank, l'ort Glasgow; and William
Bridges, Esq., at the temporary offices of the Association, 33, Throg-
morton-street, London.

LAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS
1L,119 Copy of a letter from Mr. J. J. Wilson, Chemist, Monk liar

York,

" To Mr. Thomas Front,

" 14th June, 1847.

" STl4—flaying suffered most dreadfully for the last six years from
repeated attacks of the gout, and receiving no benefit from the best
medical advice I could obtain, [ was induced about six weeks ago to
try a box of Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills. When I commenced
taking them, which was in the afternoon, my feet and elbows were
very much swollen and inflamed : I was suffering the most intense
agony. I had that night sound and refreshing sleep, and awoke in
the morning comparatively free from pain; and before I had finished
the box, I never was better in my life : they have not only entirely
removed the gout, but have also very much improved my general
health. I have since recommended them to four individuals, who
have suffered much from gout and rheumatism ; and they all speak
highly of the benefit they have received from them. If you think
my case worthy of insertion among the many cures effected by your
wonderful medicine, 3 ou are at perfect liberty to publish it.
" I am, Sir, yours respectfully,
" J. J. WILSON."

The above testimonial exhibits the never-failingeilbct;Ol this
valuable medicine, which affords to time afflicted with gout, rheuma-
tism, lumbago, sciatica, and all analogous complaints, speedy and
certain relief.

They require neither confinement nor attention of any kind, and
Invariably prevent the diseaie attacking the stomach, brain, or other
vital part.

Sold by Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London; and by his appoint-
ment by all resnctable Medicine Vendors throughout the United
Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box.
Ask for ULAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe
the name and address of " Thomas }'rout, 229, Strand, London," im-
pressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the
Genuine Medicine.

REPORT OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF
PHYSICIANS ON CHOLERA.

A long report of the cholera committee, appointed
some time since by the Royal College of Physicians,
has been agreed to, and will be circulated amongst the
members of the college. The following are the prin-
cipal results arrived at, and the conclusion which
seems to have justified them :
" 1. Bodies presenting the characteristic forms of
the so.called cholera fungi are not to be detected in
the air, and as far as our experiments have gone, not
in the drinking water of infected places.
" 2. It is established that, under the term ' annular
bodies' and ' cholera cells, or fungi,' there have been
confounded many objects of various and totally dis-
tinct natures.

" 3. A large number of these have been traced to
substances taken as food or medicine.

"4. The origin of others is still doubtful, but
these are clearly not fungi.
" 5. All the more remarkable forms are to be
detected in the intestinal evacuations of persons la-
bouring under diseases totally different in their nature
from cholera.

" Lastly. We draw from these premises the general
conclusion that the bodies found and described by
Messrs. Brittan and S wayne are not the cause of
cholera, and have no exclusive connexion with that
disease; or in other worth, that the whole theory of
the disease which has recently been propounded is
erroneouo, as far as it is based on the existence of the
bodies in question.
" WILLIAM BALT, M.D. z Cholera
f
" WILLIAM W. GULL, M.D. Sub-committee."

ARRIVAL or SPECIE.—The royal mail steam-ship
Canada, Captain Judkins, which arrived in the Mersey
on Sunday night, had on freight specie to the amount of
74,0001.

General I(lapka (military governor of Comorn
Colonels Fornet, Ahednyanzlcy, Bandgya Berenyi, llam-
vo.sy, and U. Shaz, Hungarian refugees, arrived yei-
tut day morning at the St. Katharine's-wharf, by the
General Steam ;Navigation Company's mail steam-ship
Jolla Bull, J. F. Cabin, from Ilamburgh.

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[PRICE SD.

rebels," &c. Now, if we compare the Protestant
rebels of this year under Lord Roden and the Messrs.
Beers, with the Catholic rebels of last year under
Mitchel, Meagher, and O'Brien, there is one remark-
able distinction between their cases, whichconstitutes
a vast disparity between their crimes. No
matter how mistaken, no matter how criminally
rash were the rebels of the Confederation, they
appeared as the vi et armis advocates of a starving
people ; of men who had none of the comforts of life ;
and who, until late years, had but few of the privileges
of society. Oppression with them was an hereditary
grievance. It was an estate—and their only one—
handed down from father to son. Few nations have
endured what had been inflicted on the Catholic
portion of Ireland ; and if a set of young men, stung
with the recollection of an embittering part, and
seeing its fruits in the squalor and death so thickly
strewn around them, were hurried into acts of
violence, all we can say is, that both here as well as
in Ireland, there was a feeling to this extent in their
favour, that the commutation of the capital sentence
was hailed with universal satisfaction. But when we
turn to the rebels of 1849, we see a very different
set of advocates, and a very different race of clients.
Whatever was worth having in Ireland
was in the possession of these men. The
miserable minority of the country, they had the lion's
share of its wealth ; they received it from former
Legislatures ; they held it by a title of pre-
scription, even admitting the fraud of the original
grant; and no man was seeking to dispossess them
of their gains, well-gotten or ill. Will any plain-
sensed Englishman tell us, what cause had these people
to rebel? What incentive had they to rise in arms
against their Catholic fellow countrymen, from whom
they bad nothing to get but their blood ? To turn
triumph into insult, and perpetuate the taunt, they
assembled in arms, and, after the banquet in Tolly-
more Park, repaired to their after-feast of slaughter
at Doily's Brae. It would be an insult to common
sense to pretend that the criminality of the latter
case does not greatly exceed that of ' the
former. Bat so utterly deficient do the
Irish Protestants appear to be in this commo-
dity, that what in England we have denounced,as a
day of barbarous murders, they appear to regard as
something very virtuous and admirable. They cha-
racterize Lord Clarendon's resolution to put down this
butchery as an attempt to propagate "error and false
doctrine ;" whence we may fairly conclude that the
way to propagate sound doctrine i 3 to murder idiots
and old women, and turn incendiary wherever a
Catholic has a house or a hayetack. Now all this, upon
which the disaffected Protestants of Ireland are
"grown so great," will not in the end prove the most
nourishing food for their party. While they believe
that they are acting in a very heroical manner, the
quiet people of this country are looking on
with as much patience as men can command,
who are called to witness the revels of
fanaticism. They are measuring the rights and
wrongs of that " Protestantism for which the
belligerents are so fierce in professions of faith; and
they begin to think that this fine word is a mere
cloak for something else. We know that religion
has always been one of the most successful disguises
a bad or an ambitious man could assume. But if
the Irish Protestants fancy that they can play over
again a game of which every one here is heartily
sick, they are mistaken. Nor let it be forgotten
tbat these men have brought a bitter disappoint-
' ment to hopes which had been ardently cherished
in England. After bearing, as far as money could
bear, the brunt of a famine of five years' duration—
in which the Protestant north would have refused us
the help of a sixpenny rate-in-aid—we had begun to
look for better times; and augured from her Majesty's
visit, that they were at hand. But Lord Roden and
his friends have put an end to that, unless indeed
they aro to sink into the contempt they merit, and
Ireland be destined to survive their "loyalty." But
whatever is in store for us, in this respect, we repeat
the fact, that from north to south the old demon of
bigotry has proclaimed his empire, which we trust to
the strength of Government, and the good sense of
this country, will not be of long duration.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO THE CITY.
LOUR I' OF COMMON COUNCIL.

Yesterday a special court was held, as the summons
stated, to receive a report on a communication re-
ceived by the Lord Mayor from Lord John Russell,
on the 27th inst., and on the course to be adopted for
opening the new Coal Exchange, in the event of her
Majesty's absence; and further to empower the com-
mittee, in conjunction with the Recorder and the
proper officers, to make such alterations in the address
of this Court to her Majesty as may be rendered ne-
cessary by the altered circumstances of presenting
the same.

The court was fully attended by the members of
both courts.

The proceedings of the court were from etiquette
private.

We understand that the court proceeded—after
having heard the report read, stating that the Queen's
indisposition would, to the great regret of the com-
mittee, probably prevent her Majesty from honouring
the City with her presence at the opening of the Coal
Exchange, and that Prince Albert and the Princess
Royal and the Prince of Wales would represent her
Majesty upon the occasion—to draw up an address
adapted to the change likely to take place.
An address was then, we were informed, after some
conversation amongst the members, agreed to, expres-
sive of the strong feelings they entertained upon the
subject of her Majesty's indisposition, which they re-
joiced to hear was nut at all of a serious nature, and
containing the substance of the address intended to be
presented to her Majesty.
The court then adjourned.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TAT PERSALL'S -YESTERDAY.

Notwithstanding a considerable portion of the after-
noon was taken up in settling accounts for the last day's
racing at Newmarket, several horses were backed for
the Derby, the chief outlay being on Bolingbroke, at 10
and 11 to 1; and on Deicoon, at 25, 22 to 1. A very
large amount was invested on the latter; it is rumoured
that he has been sold, but to whom did not transpire.
The Italian, Sweetkeart, and Voltigeur, were also in
good force. Steeplechase betting, if we may judge from
the commencement, is not likely to be so general as it
was last season. Very few books have been opened as
yet.

WORCESTER STEEPLECHASE.
8 to 1 agst Shinrone—taken
8 to 1 agst The Young•un
10 to 1 agst Rat-trap
12 to 1 agst The Ureter
METROPOLITAN STEEPLECHASE.
)00 to 15 agst Sarah Sykes—taken
100 to 15 egst The Commoner—taken

CUESTER CUP.
,000 to 15 offered on the field.
DELIBY, 1830.
_ _

10 to 1 agst Lord Albenarle's Bolingbroke—taken
aftecwards offered
11 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Ghillie Callum—
taken and afterwards offared

12 to 1 agst LDrd Eglinton's Knight of Avenel—t
20 to 1 agst Lord Airlic's Clincher—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Pedley's Sweetheart—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Meiklam's The Italian—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Jaques's Mildew
22 to 1 apt Mr. Gre,;ory's Deieoon—taken
25 to 1 agst Mr. J. Scott's Cyprus
30 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Manors—talcea
33 to 1 agst Mr. Gratwieke's The Nigger—taken and
afterwards offered
33 to 1 agst Mr. Hiles Pitsford—taken and after-
wards cffared
33 to 1 agst Lard L-9tland's Voltigeur—taken and
afterwards offered
40 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's llardinge—taken and
afterwards offered
40 to 1 ag,t Duke of Richmond's Compass—tiktn
and afterwards offered
4,000 to 60 agst Mr. Pedley's Little Bob—taken

DM ICY, 1851.
10,000 to 150 agst c by &traria, cut of Merope—taken
20,000 to 300 agst c by Melbourne, out of Droghccla—t
10,000 to 150 agst Knight of the Gartix
10,000 to 150 agst Ilengist

Our manners as a
people are becoming better,
bc.c...use as a people we are growing more wise and intel-
li,ent. We live among a generation of readers and
thinkers. The literary man is now a power. lie is no
longer the hanger-on of a great man, nor kicks his heels,
like Dr. Johnson, in the lobby of his " patron." He
writes for the people, in a time when the nation has
grown 'reading. His sympathies are becoming every day
more popular; and literature has come to be regarded
as the great instrument of progress. The writers of
books, and the editors of newspapers, aro the great
movers of the mind of the age; they are the corals
a hie!' build up from the deep great continents of know-
ledge and civilization. And here let ua not forget to
say a word for ourselves; for we too have our influence,
humble though it be. To pour into the people's minds,
week after week, instruction which is elevating, and
thoughts which are ennobling; to stimulate the tens of
thousands of readers who have already generously
patroniz, d our enterprise, to efforts at self-improvement,
self.advancement, and self-culture; to give a healthy
direction to their activities, and supply them with a
rational recreation in their leisure hours; this we feel to
be no mean task, no unworthy labour; and we shall live
and work in the hope that, through our efforts, the
people's tastes shall be still further improved and the
world be made still bolter.—Eliza Cook's Journal.

Sir George Grey arrived in town yesterday even-
ing from his seat, Fallodon, Northumberland.

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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
The First Lord, the Right Hon. Sir Francis
Baring, Bart., M.P., and his private secretary, Capt.
; Rear-Admiral Dundas, C. 8., 11 P., and Capt.
B. Hamilton, have returned to the Admiralty
nd the ceremony of opening the new Coal
Exchl ;o-day. The Hon. W. Cowper, M.P., and
Mr. Secretary Parker, M.P., have also returned, and
resumed their duties at the Admiralty. The whole of
the members of the board and secretaries are now in
town.
C2ptain Sir Baldwin W. Walker, K.C.8., Surveyor
of the Navy, returned to the Admiralty yesterday
from his visit of inspection of the iron screw steam-
frigates Simoom and Greenock, at Glasgow and
Greenock.

Commodore Plumridge, second in command in the
East Indies, is about to marry a third wife. Tha'
lady's name is Skinner, and she is about 22 years of
age; the Gallant Commodore being at least GO.
ROYAL NAVAL BIINEVOLENT SOCIETY —Com-
mander C. I. Egerton has presented to this admirable
institution the munificent donation of 501., and in-
creased his annual subscription of a guinea to Si.

APPOINTMENTS.
Commander C. T. A. Shadwell (1846), son of the
Vice Chancellor of England, of some good recom
mendation as an astronomer and surveyor, has been
appointed to command the Hecate steam sloop at
Portsmouth.

Acting Master—George L. Carr (second master of
1843), to the Hecate.
Paymaster and Purser—J. W. B. Foord (clerk of
August, 1842), late of the Fisgard, at Woolwich, to
the Hecate.

Dockyard—Mr. John Barnaby, senior draughts-
man at Chatham, has been appointed measurer at that
yard, vice Helby, removed to Portsmouth.
THE MEDITERRANEAN

We have correspondence from Malta to the 22d
instant. On that morning the Rosamond steam-
sloop, Commander Foote, arrived at Malta with the
families of Vice• Admiral Sir \Villiatn Parker, Bart.,
and of Captain Sir James Stirling, of the Howe,
120, for Corfu. The Rosamond was to return forth— • --
with to the fleet in Salamis Bay.
The Thetis, 36, Captain Codrington, remained at
Malta, •prevented from sailing to join the fleet by
contrary wind. The value of her great capabilities
for stowage have now been fully tested. She has an
immense quantity of store's and provisions for :ill the
ships of the fhet.
The Ardent steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Commander
Nowell, arrived at Malta from Trieste on the 21st,
and wzs to be ready for sea by the 23d, having
been detained by Sir W. Parker from proceeding to
England.
All ships sailing to join the fleet are ordered to
take shot and shed, and stores of all kinds.

The Hastings, 72, Captain Morgan, flag of Rear-
Admiral Sir F. Collier, C. 8., arrived at Singapore
from Trincomalee, August 24, and was to sail on the
14th for Houk-Kong, if Sir Francis was well enough
to proceed. The accounts of the state of the
Gallant Admiral's health confirm those received by
last mail.
The North Star discovery store ship, Master-
Commander Saunders, was seen near the entrance of
Lancaster Sound by the whale-ship Jane (Walker
master) arrived at Stromness.
The Meander, 44, Captain the Hon. H. Keppel,
arrived at Singapore from Labuan, and was to sail
the second wet k in September for Port Essington, to
withdraw the detachment from that settlement, and
to demolish the works, and thence to proceed to New
Zealand, and subsequently to Valparaiso and Eng-
land. She will be in England about the end o
next year. _ _

The llaadalus, 20, Captain Wellesley, left Madeira,
September .25, for the Pacific.
The Dolphin, 3, brigantine, Lieutenant Com-
mander Boyle, has arrived at Sheerness to be paid off.
The Stromboli, 6, steam-sloop, Captain Lord A.
Beauclerk, arrived at Devoni;o:t, from Queenstown,
with men for the Ganges, 84, on Sunday.
The Spiteful, 6, steam sloop, Commander Car-
michael, is ready for sailing, for the Mediterranean.
Her Commander, who has lately got married, is
daily expected to join.
The Fury, 6, steam sloop, Commander Willeock=,
arrived at Singapore from Trincomalee, August 24,
and was waiting to proceed with the flag s!iip to
Hong Kong.
The Cookoo steam-vessel, Commander Dumaresq,
has arrived at Portsmouth, from Jersey, with troops.
The Highflyer steam vessel, which was ordered to
be built at Woolwich, is now ordered to be built at
Chatham.

PORTSMOUTH, MONDAY.—The Hecate steam-sloop,
one of the advanced squadron, will be commissioned
here to-morrow by Commander Shadwell, for special
service.

The Firebrand steam-frigate, Captain T. 0. Knox,
arrived this morning from the eastward, and came into
harbour to coal. She embarks Marine Artillery for
service in the Mediterranean squadron, and supernu-
meraries for the same. She will receive advance to-
morrow and sail for Plymouth.
The new postal arrangements, whereby letters
through London were delivered this morning instead
of as heretofore, in the afternoon, were highly ap-
preciated by the reasonable portion of this community
to-day.

CIIATKAIII, OCT. 29.—The Dolphin, 3-gun brigan-
tine, Lieut. Hon. C. Boyle, arrived at Sheerness on
Sunday evening, the 28th inst., from the west coast
of Africa, to ba paid off. She has a complement of 65
men, including officers, on board.
The Princess Royal transport, lying at Gravesend,
receives on board on the 30th instant, from Tilbury
Fort, 1 officer and 43 men of the 54th Foot (West
Norfolk), the detachment having come from Guern-
sey, for embarkation. Besides these troops, Company
Sergeant Major John Tucker, of the 31 West India
Regiment, with his wife and two children, also em-
bark. The Princess Royal then sails for Sheerness,
and receives there on board Captain Hugh 'l'. Bowen,
Lieutenant Artb, Wade, and Ensign Hon. 11. W.
Fitz Maurice and Ensig❑ T. C. H. Best, with 2 ser-
geants, 2 drummers, and 100 rank and file, with 6
women and 6 children, of the 72d (Duke of Albany's
Own Highlanders). The whole of these troops are
for the West Indies.
On the Ist of next month a detachment from this
gr

i'arrison, consisting of 1 captain, 2 subalterns, 6 ser-
geants, 2 drummers, and 100 rank and file of the 17th
Foot (the Royal Tigers), will embark for Sheerness,
to do duty there, in place of the detachment of the
7:2d Foot, which embarks for foreign service.

PRACTICE OF THE BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT COURT
OF BANKRUPTCY.—On Saturday considerable disap-
pointment was experienced in this court by a large num-
ber of professional gentlemen and others, in consequence
of the nonattendance of Mr. Commissioner Daniell.
At one o'clock it wes announced by Mr. Ryland, on the
part of the effiei-.1 assignees, that they had received a
communication from the Learned Commissioner that he
was unwell, and unable to attend the court that day. In
order, however, if possible, to prevent any disappoint-
ment, they had forwarded a communication by telegraph
to Mr. Commissioner Balguy, at Derby, apprising him
of the circumstance, and requesting him to come to
Birmingham. If the learned gentleman was at home, ho
would, in all probability, receive it in time to arrive in
Birmingham at four o'clock. Mr. E. Wright said
they could proceed with the business if one of the regis-
trars would take the bench. The officer of the
court replied that the services of neither of these
gentlemen could be had ; Mr. Wilson was in Loudon,
and the Hen. Mr. Cut zan at Derby. The attorneys
and their clients then left the court, and returned at
four o'clock, when it was stated that an answer had
been received from 7,1 r. Commissioner Balguy, but of
so ambiguous a character as to render it doubtful
whether he could come to Birmingham that day. The
answer received was " too late," but whether it meant
for the mid-day train or for that day, they could not
tell. At five o'clock the court was lighted up, and ex-
pectations were entertained that the commissioner might
possibly arrive by the six o'clock train, but he did not,
and after keeping the court open till past seven, it was
closed. We believe such an occurrence almost unpre-
cedented, and it is said that it will constitute a ground of
complaint in higher quarters against some parties.
There were several cases entert..d by adjournment for
hearing, and what the legal consequences to partiei may
be is very doubtful.
Honnonis VOCAL CONCERTS.—We felt no small
degree of gratification in listening to a concert given at
thefabove halt (the fourth of a series) on Wedne=day
last, and were also much pleased to find an spin:elation
on the part of the public; the audience being bo h nu-
merous and respectable. The programme opened wish
Webbe's glee, " The Mighty Conqueror," wa oh was
rapidly: succeeded by songs, duets, madrtgal,, &o.;
amongst which we may enumerate the madrigal, " What
ho!" Beale; " Mt rrily wake music's measure'," Barnett;
and "Down in it flowery yaw," Festa; -' The Eagli:h•
man," well sung by Mr. C. Field; " Robert, t qui
j'aime," from Robot the Devil, rendered in extremely
artistic style by Mrs. Temple; as was also the beautiful
ballad, from Mar "Scenes that are brightest,"
the encore in the letter being of the most worm an cor-
dial description. This lady also sung in two duets,
" Dunuue io son," with Mr. Frost; and Barnett's "Sol
fa.," with Mr. Temple, the latter receiving a deserved
enrorc. We may alto mention the glees, "The gipsey's
tent," T. Cook; and " Here in cool grot," Lord Mor-
nington; both of which were given with great precision
and effect.

HISTORICAL COINCIDENCES.—The Observateur
Beige shows that since the year 1789 all the revolutions
in France have been effected under Pores bearing the
name of Pius. Louis XVI. was dethroned and decapi-
tated under Pius VI , the Directory was overthrown
under Pius VI.; Napoleon fell under Pius VII.; Charles
X. was dethroned and driven into hopeless exile under
Pius VIII.; and, finally, Louis Philippe I. was deposed
and banished under Pius IX. Some may suppose that
the world will come to an end under Pius X .

-11.1ajor-General Wemyss, C. 8., inspected the r( se:ve
companies of the 3Sth Regiment; under Captain Adam-
son, at Castlebar on the 20th instant, and expressed his
high approbation of the good order iu which he found
them. In the evening the Major-General dined with
Captain Adams= and the officers, by whom a party of
the staff, &c., had been invited to remet him.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, &lie Lessee and Manager, Old BroMpton.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new Comedy, entitled THE SERIOUS FA-
31ILY. Characters by Messrs. Webster, J. Wallack, Buckstone ;
Mrs W. Clifford, Miss Reynolds, and Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To be followed by an original Farce called THE GUARDIAN
ANGEL. Mr. Dulcimer, Mr. Keeley ; Moggy Snaggs, Mrs. Keeley.
Al er which THE MAID WITH THE MILKING-PAIL.
To conclude with the Farce of. SEPARATE MAINTENANCE.
Mr. Pennipother, Mr. Keeley ; Mrs. Pennipother, Mrs. Keeley ; Jane
Briggs, Miss P. Horton.
Due notice will be given of the appearance of Mr. and Mrs. KEAN.
The Box-office is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATER ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Ce
THIS EVENING,

Will ba performed THE SONS OF MARS.
To be relived by a new slippery sketch called MRS. BUNBURY'S
SPGPNS. fir. Highbury Barnes, Mr. P. Bedford; Bob Twinks,
Mr:Wright ; Job Smith, Mc. 0. Smith; Mrs. Bunbury, Mrs. F.
Matthews; Mrs. Highbury Barnes, Miss Brooks.
After which a new Farce, entitled A BIRD OF PASSAGE. Mr.
Carry Chick, Mr. Wright; Mr. Chaunt Ginger, Mr. Paul Bedford ;
Mr. Charles Pusher. Mr. Boyce; Ernest Hopeful, Mr. Worrell; Mrs.
Waters Rummer. Mrs. Frank Matthews.
To conclude with ANIMAL MAGNETIS 11.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the alanagoment of Madam:. Vostris.
Foie Le,e,-.e. Mr. flharlei Mathews.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed A LADY IN DIFFICULTIES.
To be followed by A WONDERFUL WOMAN.
After which a new comic drama. called A PRACTICAL MAN.
To con hide with DISCHARGE YOU TIGER.
:=osais, 54.; Upper Boxes, R
Pit, 23. ; Gallery, Is. NO
•3i -erlc; tr• any part of the house.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Allcroft, 15,
New Bond-street.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lee and Manager.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a uew Opera, entitled CHARLES THE SE-
COND.
To be followed by a new Extravaganza, entitled THE FIRST
NIGHT.
To conclude with ESMERALDA.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
der the Patronage of her Majesty tha Queen, his Royal HlghnesS
Prince Albert, &c.
riumphant success of the new Equestrian Spectacle of the Prophet,
which has Seen nightly received with enthusiasm, and pron.unced
by the public press to be the m)st gorgeous hippo-dramatic piece
aver produced at the Amphitheatre.
Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed Fitzball's grand Equestrian Spectacle, entitled
THE PROMIIET, in which Mr. W. West will appear.
kr b, ,I,,wetl by an inimitable display of SCENES IN THE
C ReLr.:, by the first Equestrian talent of the day.
To conclude with TEn DUMB DRIVER.
Box-olifice open from Eleven, till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.