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NA VAL IN TELLIGENCE.
HMI MAJESTY'S YACHT.—The Royal steam-31okt
Fairy, Captain Lord Adolphus Fiticlareme is (*Ursa
to be got ready at Portsmouth, for the enib'' . .it
the Court, on its removal to Os ' • --.- iiiii„on
the Ist proximo. iltrCipe:;:--,-; e:
The Superb, 80, Captain Purcell, in harbbur at Porti.
mouth, will be complete for sea service with her reduced
establishment, on the 28th inst., and will be at kp i Acid
on the Ist proximo.
The Leander, 50, new frigate, on the design of Mr.
Blake, late master shipwright of Portsmouth Dockyard.
' will be completely advanced for the pendant at that port
' by the 14th proximo. It is supposed she will be one of
the next 50', commissioned for sea service.
The Grampus, 50, requires three months' repair be•
fore she will be ready for re-commission.
The Arrogant, 46, will be commissioned at the end
of the present month, at Portsmouth. She will not be
completely fitted for the pendant until the 28th inst.
The Collingwood, 80, in dock at Portsmouth, has bees
thoroughly repaired, and will be complete for a re-oons-
mission by the 30th proximo. She will be ready to go
out of dock about the 20th inst.
The Vindictive, 50, lately the returned flagship eta
the West India station, a razeed 74, is undergoing se
thorough repair at Portsmouth, which will,be:cotapleted
about the 12th of May.
The Princess Charlotte. 104, is undergoing a complete
refit in duck at Portsmouth, and will nut be ready to go
1 out fit for re-commission before the 30th of Jane, unless
expedited. It was supposed she was intended to snowed
the Hibernia as flagship in the Mediterranean, but 111
two-decker is now talked of on the plea of economy
REVISION OF THE ADZIEASURENZNT OF TONNAGI.
—A board is in course of sitting to amend the 'mania
mode of the,a(tmeasurement of ships. Captain Lord J.
Hay, one of the Lords of the Admiralty, is the:chair-
man, and among the members are Mr. Rithenden, sur-
veyor to the Hon. East India Company's marine, service (a
member of the School of Naval Architecture); Mr. Wil-
liam Parsons, projector of the plan (also a member of
tke School of Naval Architecture); Mr. Creuze, surveyor
to Lloyd's (a member of the School of Naval Architeo.
ture); Mr. Cradock, foreman of shipwrights afloat of
Portsmouth Dockyard (a member of the said school); a
member of the Trinity Board; and a director of the
East India Company. Mr. Wigram and Mr. Green, the
eminent shipbuilders of Blackwell, are also likely to be
members of the board. With such a committee, com-
posed of the most talented and experienced men of the
age in their respective departments, the most beneficial
results must accrue to the object under determination.
SIR CHARLES NAPIER'S SQUADRON.
We have intelligence from Rear-Admiral Sir Charles
Napier's squadron, dated Gibraltar, Feb. 6.
The Rodney, 92, Captain Collier, C. 8., and the Van-
guard, 80, Captain Rich, had arrived from Malta on the
4th. after a passage of 18 and 20 days.
The Sharpshooter screw gun-vessel, Lieut.-Com-
mander Bailey, arrived at Gibraltar with dispatches
from England on the 6th.
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The Polyphemus, 4, steam. sloop, Commander R. B.
Crawford, proceeded to Tangier at mid-day on the 6th.
The Sidon, 12, steam-frigate, Captain W. H. Header.
son, C. 8., was expected to return from Tangier on the
7th, with Mr. Drummond Hay's answer to the demands
of the British Government from the Emperor of
Morocco. The Belgian consuls have been 'also cow•
plaining of the piratical acts of the Moors.
The naval force under the command of Sir C. Napier,
at Gibraltar, was most imposing. It was composed of
the St. Vincent, 120, Captain S. C. Deere', flag of the
commander-in-chief; Rodney, 82, Captain Collier, C.B.
Prince Regent, 90, Captain W. F. Martin ; Powerful,
84, Captain Hon. R. J.. Dundas, C. 8.; Vanguard, 80,
Captain Rich; Orestes, 14, Commander Hawker; Har-
lequin, 12, Commander Seymour ; and steam-vessels
Sidon, 12, 'frigate, Captain Henderson • Stromboli, 6,
Commander Lord A. Beauclerk; Polyphemus, 4, Com-
mander R. H. Crawford ; 'Reynard, 12, screw, Com-
mander Cracroft; Plumper, 12, screw, Commander Nol-
loth ; Rifleman, 8, screw gun-vessel, Lieut. Commander
Crofton; Sharpshooter, 8, screw gun-vessel, Lieut.
Commander Bailey.
The distribution of this powerful squadron depended
on the Emperor's explanations and promises. Should
everything be satisfactory it Is likely the Stromboli
may come home immediately with dispatches. The
Rodney will come house to Portsmouth, and the Van-
guard to Plymouth, to be paid of immediately; and the
Prince Regent was to be sent right on to Malta. The
Powerful was to be retained with the squadron. It
was believed that the dispatches by the Sharpshooter
would limit the extent of Sir C. Napi_er's cruise, and
that he would not go any farther than Madeira, return-
ing then to Spithead, calling, but not stopping at Lisbon,
on the way home.
The Rifleman was to stow her guns, and some home.
The Orestes to go on to the Cape, and the Sharpshooter
to Naples.
The Polyphemus will be most likely left at Gibraltar
until relieved by the Janus.

APPOINTIfINTS.
Mates—The following officers have passed their ex-
amination in gunnery at the Naval College, Ports-
mouth:—John Hamner, who passed in seamanship Feb.
2, 1847, but was acting lieutenant of the Vernon, 50.
from April 8, 1848; Frederick Jones Protheroe, passed
in seamanship January, 1848, and late of the llsedalus,
20 ; Thomas Drinkwater Williams, passed in
seamanship Nov. 27, 1848 ; William Henry Whyte,
passed in seamanship April 22, 1848, late of the Hiber-
nia, 104, flagship in the Mediterranean; John George
Boileau, passvd in seamanship Aug. 23, 1848; Henry
Maynard Bingham, passed in seamanship Nov. 3, 1848;
Beville Granvill Wyndham Nicolas, passed in seaman-
ship Dec. 6, 1848, late of the Calliope, 26, from New
Zealand, son of ...,'aptain-Superintend.nt Toup Nicolas,
C. 13.; Ttiemas James Young, passed in seamanship Dec.
7, 1848; lion. IL A. Moreton, E. 11. L. Ray, and 111. S.
Piele, recently passed for seamanship.
Engineers—E. E. Horne, Ist ; James Johnson, 2d ;
and John Syder, 3d, to the Janus steam-vessel, at
Woolwich.

Carpenter—Joseph B. Foreman, acting to the South-
ampton, 50, frigate, at the Cape.
OBITUARY.—Retired Commander Robert Yule died
at his residence at Southsea, on the 10th instant. He
was a lieutenant of 1802, and retired commander of
1840. By this officer's death a vacancy for a lieutenant
in the out-pension list of Greenwich Hospital is made.
Commander Yule was in transport service at the capture
of Martinique and Guadaloupe ; mate of Brilliant in
action with Vertu and Regeneree; and of Penelope at
capture of Guillaume Tell, and surrender of Malts ;
Lieutenant of Egyptienne in Calder's action, and of Il-
lustrious, commanding a gun-boat att Waicheren. Pre-
sent at the capture of the Isles of France and Java, 1811.
A surrey of seamen and marines in the Royal Naval
Hospital, Stonehouse, was held yesterday, at which the
captains and surgeons of all the ships in commission
assisted.

The San Josef, 110, late flag-ship at Devonport, will
not be sold out of the service. It is deemed more eco-
nomical and advantageous to break her up in the Royal
establishment, by job and task work, and then to dis-
pose of as much of the old timber and stores as is not
convertible for further service.

The Arrogant, 46, screw-frigate, in dock at Ports-
mouth, has had a gang of riggers at work on board.
Her topmasts are fidded, and the rigging is being rattled
down. Captain Fitzroy is frequently on board overlook-
ing her fittings.
PORTSMOUTH, TMURSDAY, FIVE P.M.—For the last
three days we have had light N.N.W. winds, with very
fine weather.
A Russian Finland barque, the Astrea Captain Erne-
leus, arrived yesterday at Portsmouth from Newcastle,
bound to Genoa, having cholera on board. Three of her
crew were lying dead on board, and four more were dan-
gerously ill, and not expected to recover. She was
ordered down to the quarantine ground at the Mother-
bank, and has been visited by a medical gentleman.

EITZNSIVI FIZZ IN TRY BOROUGII.—This morn-
ing, about half-past twelve o'clock, a fearful fire brok•
out in the premises belonging to Mr. Gregory, a whole-
sale and export pickle merchant, situate in White-street,
near SL George's Church, Southwark. The premisrn
which were of considerable extent, were surrounded,
every side by private dwelling-houses. The_ P li.ches;
constable on the beat had his attention direceted to g
b. could
spot by smelling fire very strongly, but hefo,f_es in a
find oat' where the disaster had occum:lo,zia,"..fergna.,
huge body poured forth from the lower floor. 4"
and tiou was immediately sent to the fire sale West of Eng.
forth-
with numerous engines belonging
through the roof so
land and Londoa Brigade startedtowthe spot, when the
firemen found the flames
threaten the whole of the
high ,into the air as to ere
with t destruction. The inha-
bitantscontiguous houses
runningand the several courts Were,
of about the street in their
Kent-stroet
at the same time
oevery moment that their own.
night dresses, ex.l",_ll a prey to the alarming element.
habitations would IA
f the Royal Society for the Protection
The fire-escape o
was remarkably early in arriving
and
of Life from Fire
placing the short ladder '
ductor by in'front of
the cos
the warehouse enabled the firemen to ascend and ascer•
Lain the spot where the fire raged most furiously. The
hose baying been attached to the several engines, the
firemen took the branches into the blaaing building, but,
unfortunately, they were unable, for 20 Minutes, to
render the least assistance, owing to the want of water.
The flames being unrestrained, they continued their
ravages to the increased alarm of the neighbours. At
length an abundance of water flowed from the mains,
but the flames were not extinguished until past two
o'clock. As no one lived in the warehouse, it was im-
possible to learn anything respecting the origin of the
fire. A strong muster of police rendered essential aid
by keeping the many thousand spectators out of the way
of the firemen.

WESTMINSTER LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, ♦ND NI..
CHANICS' INSTITUTION.—Last evening Mr. George
buckland gave the concluding lecture of a series of three
on Vocal Music, Classical and Popular. The lecturer
took up the position that, however the public taste may
be deluded for a season, it is always in the long run
just, and that, making every allowance for the. quicker
perception of beauty and defect acquired by cultivation,
still the public at large have shown the capacity to sr_
preciate and admire the finest compositions of the. best
masters. He instanced how Handel, producing his divine
works in an age peculiarly deficient. of the deep-seated
in
love of the beautitul and the impassioned,
zaccporaries.
winning the earnest admiration of his
rncoßteU
opera, very
Alr. Buckland also, in speaking of
sacrifice
of melody to
judiciously commented on the
e_d power of the •
Buckland we,a
noise, from the fulness and unsubflu
or-
chestra. In the course of the. ve 111 g.
rapturously encored in Parry's
berons ballad "Widow
Iruffo song "Mama 18
ID
very particular," Lover's
anzs arranged by) r.
Macktee," and a clever extrus"g„
correct." The 1.001; was crowded
Buckland, "It's not all
And the Applause hortY 1"c1/19"

THE LEGAL TITLE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
/; Provisionally Registered, January 17, 1849.)
Cal ital, 2,000,0001., in 80,000 Shares, of 251. each.
Preliminary Deposit, 2s. fid. per Share. -
prospectuses and full information may be obtained at the Tempo-
rary Offices of the Company, 13A, Cannon-row, Westminster, on ep-
plicatien to

G. F. HOWE. Hon. See., pro tern

RAILWAY' SHARES.
MESSRS. WILLIAM LAMOND and Co.,
Steck and Share Brokers respectfully announce that they
continue daily to BUY and SELL, by Private Contract. all descrip-
tions of Stocks, English and Foreign, Railway Shares, &a.
Threadneedle-street. London, January 15, 1849.

NOTICE.
THE THIRD EDITION,
Raised and Corrected, with New Preface,
On Monday next will be published,
II A 0
THE LAST OFR THE SAXON KINGS'''. D,
By Sir E. BULWER LYTTON, Bart.
Author of " Rienzi," " The Last of theitrons," ecc.
..• Orders received by all Booksellers t iffoughout the united
Kingdom.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

402 T JAMES'S THEAT RE.
Season 1849.
PRENCII PLAYS and OPERA COMIQITR.
THIS EVENING,
The Perfommances wi
EUVE ll commence at Half-pas
ANS.t Seven o'clock, with
V
ZANETTA ; on, Jouer avec le Feu.
Mr. Mitchell begs also to announce that, notwithstanding the In-
creased expenses of the present entertainment, the prices of admis-
sion are determined as Wows :
Boxes ss. Od.
Pit 3e. ed.
Amphitheatre .. 2s. Od.
Subscriptions for the season may be arranged at Mr. Mitchell's
Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street; Mr. Sams', St. James's-street;
Mr. Andrews', New Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the
Theatre, which is open daily from eleven till five.

(1 Tlj ROYAL, IIAYMAR&E .
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager. Old Brompton.

The public is respectfully informed that this Theatre has, during
the recess. underdone very extensive repairs mid alterations and the
whole to decorated.

THIS EVENING.

Will be performed the Drama of TIIE 110'613EKEEPER.
After which, THE WONDER. Dou Felix, Mr. C. run ;
Donna Violann., Mrs. C. Kean.
To conclude with an Arabian Nights' Entertainment, entitled
CAYARALZAMAN AND BADOIJRA ; or, The Peri who Loved
the Frince. characters by Messrs. Bland, Keeley, Mrs. Keeley, Miss
Horton. and Miss Reynolds.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
',der the direction of Madame Celeste

During the Recess this Theatre has been entirely re-decorated, the
original designs by Digby Wyatt, Est , executed by Mr. Sang., A
new Stage, Curtain, Act Drop, and Chandelier. An approved sys-
tem of Ventilation, &c., &.e. The Private Boxes enlarged, Backs
added to the Seats, and Stalls rendered mere eomfortable.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented the celebrated Drama, entitled THY GREMIe
HUSHES ; or, A Hundred Years Age. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Hr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Miss E. Chaplin; Nelly O'Neil, Miss
Woolgar.
To conclude with TEE ENCHANTED ISLE. Alonzo, Mr. Paul
Bedford; Prospero, Mr. 0. Smith; Arta, Miss I. Chaplin.

ItOTAL LYCY,UM THEATKE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
s.ole Lessee. Mr. Charles Mahe ws.
THIS EVENT N,

Will be performed a new and original petite Gemedy, entitled
WHO SPEAKS FIRST ?
After which, a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE KING OF
ISHE PEACOCKS. Characters by Messrs. Harley, John Reeve,
Seltrr, H. Hall, Marshall, and H. Marshall ; Miss Kathleen Fitzwil-
'lam, Miss L. Howard, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss Marshall, Miss L.
Marshall, Miss Coleman, and Madame Vestris.
To conclude with AN APPEAL. TO T.Rz PUBLIC.
Dress itoxeo., ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
itelf-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington. 'treat, is open to the
public ,very day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATfi.E.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
During the Recess this Theatre has been re-decorated and embel-
Wiled in a superb and costly manner ty Mr. Hurwitz. A new Chan-
delier has been fitted, and the best arrangements have been made for
the due Ventilation of the Theatre, and the comfort and eenvexience
of the audience.

THIS ETENING,
Will toe performe4 the Romantle Opera, entitled LEOLIN.
Count Adelmar, Mr. Charles Braham; the Seneschal, Mr. H. Hera-
castle ; Frantz, Herr Mengis ; Matilda, Mrs. Weiss; Leoline, Wes
Poole.
To conclude with a new grand Pantomime, entitled BLTFF
KING HAL ; or, Harlequin and the Charmed Arrow. Harlequin,
Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paolo; Clown, Mr. Memnon ; Sprite,
Mr. De Barr ; Columpine, Miss Fawcett.

ASTLET'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
ruler the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Libert, kc.
Rnormono success of the Holiday Novelties, the most astounding ia
the Metropolis.—A gorgeous Spectacle.—Brilliant Scenes of the
Areaa.-1 new comic Pantomime.
THIS EVENING,
The certain will rise at a Quarter to Seven o'clock preciselx to tke
magnificent Spectacle, by Pitzball. entitled
CORABCO ; or, the Warrior's Steed.
To be followed by an inimitable display of SCENES IN THR
CIRCLE, supported by the first Equestrian talent of the day.
-To conclude with a new Equestrian Pantomime, entitled BOLD
ROBIN HOOD ; or, The Pretty White Horse and Enchanted Fria-
Noss of Sherwood Forest.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No communication can be attended to unless authenti-
cated by the name and address of the writer.
goieeted communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER.—Sms OYEICE, FEBRUARY 16.
THERILOYIETRIL, Lowest, 37; Highest, 54; Noon, 43.

BARopwrzs, $0.6.
WIND W.N.W.; fine weather.

1-11011 WATER AT LONDON BRIDOE.
Van DAT -•ornine, 41 mix. after 7 I Evening, 11 in. after 11
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