The Sun.
London, England, 1825-04-21 00:00:00

To T. TAYLOR, Esq.
No. 9, New Bridge-street, London.

HONOURED SIR,
IBEG leave to inform you, that ever since the
year 1790, I bad been afflicted with the Lues Venereal,
which, from its obstinately resisting every course of medicine
prescribed by the most eminent of the faculty here, and un-
dergoing severalsevere courses of salivation, and twice dis-
eharged from the Hospital with little relief, would appear to
be•of the 'most inveterate nature. In the spring of last year
my oisorder had got to such a head, as nearly to put a period
to my existence—l had a large ulcer on the crown of my head,
on e on each arm, and my legs were broke out in a frightful
manner ; my right was dreadfully painful, and had been in a
state of ulceration. for the last seven years; my left had also
two large nodes odit, was'very much discoloured, and gave
me uch excruciating pain, particularly when warm in bed,
as nearly to deprive me of rest ; in this lamentable state, I
was recommended by Mr. .1. Thompson, (who received so
great a cute by them here), to take your Leake's Patent Pills,
which Fbegan to do on the 26th o. May; in the course of a
fortnight I began to receive' benefit—in little more than a
month the ulcers on my head'and arms were soundly healed—
soon after, the sores on my.less healed also; leaving, how-
ever, considerable discolouratioh in the skin, and pain in the
bone of the left, which, by the blessing of God, and a little
longer yet severance in your invaluable Medicine, subsided;
the nodes dispersing, the skin regaining its natural hue, and
the nocturnal pains gradually going off.—l thus became, by
yo r liberal advice and medicine, perfeCtly free from all my-
former complaints—hare recovered my former spirits and
strength, and am become jolly and fat,. in which state having
continued many months, to the astonishment of all who knew
ite, I am at a loss in what terms to express my gratitude, but
beg yOu, for the good of other suffering mortals, to make
this my case as public as possible,
as I shall on every occa-
sion ; in so doing you will greatly oblige,
Sir, your grateful, obedient, very humble servant,
ALEX. MUREEE
Swan's Close, High-street, Edinburgh.
Witnesses tone above Cure:
John Thompson, NO. 3, New Poultry Market, Edinburgh,
John M'lntosh, Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh.
Prepared and sold by the sole Propriefor, THOMAS TAY-
LOR, Member of the Royal College of Suageons, at his
house, No. 9, New Bridge-street, London; whet e, after a
on
years, in a practiceparti-
cularlyVenereal Complaints and those
cst an
directed
tlirreescitednteoe
e more
cure tohfan
incidental to the Parts of Generation, with that inviolable
he flatters himself the advice and assistance he
secrecy which Men of his profession sliouid always observe in
gfruacttictlOsitessl.; administers to persons taking this Medicine, will
by
Mid of .as an advaLtage seldom
abteteasutleatitlieea,
and,
Also-sold, bylis appointment, fur the convenience of those
living at a distance, at the Toyshop, No.
',
103, Oxford-street;
Mr. Disborough's, No. 7, Fish-street-hill; Mr. Baxter
South-bridge, Edinburgh; Mi. Callwel 's,
Dublin ; and of
one person in
• every considerable town in Groat Britain and
Ireland, in boxes of only 25. 9d. eacti, stamped, and sealed up
plain directions, -vbereby
with' foil and persons, of either '
sex niav cute tbrinftelVes with ease, speed, secrecy, and
safet). .

rations.
A cheap and expeditious mode for the conveyance of goods,
acts at once upon the first cost ; and whether for home use,
of foreign consumption, is equally beneficial to the manu-
facturer.
It is universally known, how vastly the wealth and commer-
cial prosperity of all countries are promoted by the prompt and
certain means of internal communication, afforded through the
medium of canals ; and the pre-eminent prosperity of England
has been ascribed, by writers of celebrity, in a'great measure to
that cause. In the present enlightened day of mechanical
science, the greatest improvements have4taken place in the con-
struction and use of Railroads. As has just been observed,
they are taking the place of- canals; and it is now very gene-
rally admitted, that this modern mode of faciliating the inter-
change of commodities between distant places, carries along
- with it all, and even greater, advantages than appertain to
canals.
The Rail-road that is to form a line of communication be-
tween Newcastle and Carlisle will pass through a considerable
tract of country, affording a great variety of produce, and where
there are populous towns and villages already. But it may be
reasonably expected, that such an improved mode of internal
communication as the Rail-road will present, will impart a
spirit and animation to commerce and trade generally that
renders it a difficult matter to predict, with any thing like ac-
curacy, the whole extent of the benefits that may ultimately
flow from this great public undertaking.
The mining interests must be greatly advanced ; manufac-
tures of all descriptions will necessarily he encouraged; and
'eulture—that great pillar of national strength—must derive
incalculable advantages from the cheap mode of conveying
lime, manure, &c. thereby fertilizing and beautifying the face
of the country, besides the great facility the farmers will enjoy,
of being able to send their corn and other products to market,
at a materially reduced charge.
It is matter of notoriety, that there is abundance of untouch.
ed coal, of the best quality, exclusive of freestone, grindstone,
flag-stone, and a considerable quantity of timber within the
line of the 'Rail-road. Is it not natural to suppose, then, that
when the Rail-road is completed, great exertions will be made
to render profitable those now dormant sources of industry ?
Upon a former occasion, Mr. William Chapman, the engineer,
observed—" it would not be unreasonable to suppose, that after
the colleries below bridge begin to be rather exhausted, that
80,000 chaldrons (equal to about 202,500 tons) of coals might
annually come down the canal to the Tyne."
We need not, however, calculate upon the revenue to be
derived from the transport of coal,' on the eastern part of the
Tyne, which, notwithstanding, must one day produce an enor-
mous revenue. It is enough to lookat the immediate revenue
which will rise from the transport of lead, limestone, timber,
slates, &c. which will pass along the Rail-road. It has been
estimated, by high authority, that from the moment of the open-
ing of the Rail-road, the passage upon it will amount to 200,000
tons annually, upon an average of the whole length of the
line, which, as will be obvious to all who have considered sub-
jects of this sort, cannot produce to the adventurers a less re-
turn for their capital, than from ten to fifteen per cent. The
prospective increase of the traffic on the Rail-road need not be
taken into our consideration to establish the position that the
undertaking will be profitable to those who embark in it ;
though, without being at all of sanguine temperament, a
very encouraging view might be taken of future profits from
that increase.
The benefits which must be derived to the Landowners and
the public at large from the undertaking, are too numerous to
be described in the space to which we must confine our obser-
vations. In a few years, lands now waste and unproductive,
will be converted into fertile fields; new mines will be opened ;
new manufactories established, and an increased activity will
be given to the commerce.
Those who are at all informed on the subject, by no means
consider the Newcastle and Carlisle Rail-road in the light of a
speculation; they view it rather--and with great justice—as a
most desirable investment for capital, certain of returning a
handsome profit. It is highly satisfactory to observe, too, that
the proceedings of the shareholders are marked with a degree
of discretion and judgment, which forms a strong contrast to
the proceedings of the speculators in some of the schemes
of the day. The candid and unpretending style of the
Prospectus, is calculated to impress the reader far
otherwise than the hyperbolical language of the pro-
jector (so common in similar documents).—Those who
have put forth this prospectus to the world, have better con-
sulted their own dignity, as well as the interests of the un-
dertaking, by refraining from holding out large assumed pro-
fits to adventurers. They leave the merits of this under-
taking to the test of inquiry, knowing well that it will pass
that ordeal. The consequence has been, that the shares which
have been taken (and few, we are informed, now remain to be
disposed of) have been taken, in a great measure, by persons
of weight and respectability, who intend to remain perma-
nently connected with an undertaking that promises great be-
nefit to local interests, as well as great profit to the share-
holders.
It has been the practice of the adventurers in, some other of
the speculations of the day, to publish at once a list of orna-
mental names, as part of their establishment; composed, gene-
rally, of gentlemen not likely to lend any efficient personal aid
--the promoters of this undertaking have not followed the ex-
ample. They took no step hastily,
.but convened a meeting
(proper previous notice beings iven), in order. that they might
have an opportunity of lectig able, practical men to coriduct
their affairs. And it is not too much to say, that the Board of
Twelve Directors, chosen on the 9th instant, embrace Souse of
the most able and intelligent men of business in this country,
which is at once a guarantee for the skilful and judicious ma-
nagement of the affairs of the Company.
These are not days of romance,
siin which men are to be
found acting upon motives purely disinterested
embarked
and patriotic.
TIM spirited individuals who havewilltheir property in
the Newcastle and Carlisle Rail-road probably receive from
the world credit for nothing but a correct view, and „may
pur.
suit of their own interests; considering, however,. the great
,they are
s patriots surely entitled to the meed of praise P what can
to promote its
,evince a stronger love of country than
public benefit that will result from. the undertaking,
prospe-
rity, by encouraging agriculture, commerce, niaTtTe-
tures ?
Newcastle, April 14.

Copy of a Letter from Major Cooper to Capt..Bayldon,. Major
of Brigade, in Assam, dated Kulliabar, Oct. 31, 1824.
SIR--I have the honour to report, for the information of
Lieut.-Col. Richar3s, commanding the troops in Assam, that
having obtained information of a party of sixty Burmahs being
at Dickaree, in Chardoar, under Coggnutie and Hillee Fookans,
belonging to the Moogum Rajah, 1 detached a party of forty
men there, under the command of Lieutenant Watson (Chum-
parum light infantry), in three police row-boats, on the evening
of the 29th instant, considering my detachment to be within
one day's journey of Kulliabar.
I have now the satisfaction of reporting, that Lieutenant
Watson's party succeeding in surprising the enemy yesterday
afternoon in some huts at Dickaree, in which little affair Cog-
gutie Fookan and six Burmahs were killed, Hillee Fookan and
four Burmahs, two Doannees, and thirteen women and children
taken prisoners; also a small war-boat, and nine indifferent
muskets have been taken.

The surprise of the enemy, I am happy to state, has set at
liberty two Christians (natives) in the employ of Mr. Bruce,
of Juggy-gassal, named Henry Collins and Frederick Swain ;
also a native merchant, named Shaik Saharge, who were per-
mitted, on paying a sum of money, to leave Joorhaut eight
days ago.

Lietiienant Watson's party and prisoners joined me again
to-day ;he reports, that the men of the corps behaved in a
steady and spirited style. I must, in a great measure, attribute
their success to the judicious arrangements adopted by Lieut.
'Watson for the attack, and to the military ardour and zeal, for
the good of the service, I have on all occasions observed him
to possess, and which I trust will, at a proper time, meet with his
Excellency the Commander-in-Chief's favourable consideration.
I have also to report, that the Champarun light infantry and
four gun-boats reached Kulliabar this evening, and that the
post is unoccupied by the enemy, who I am informed are prin-
cipally collected at Namgong.
This detachment has been much longer in reaching Kullia-
bar than I expected, owing to the easterly winds, strong cur-
rent, and the tracking grounds being covered with strong and
high reeds. 1 have, &c.
G. COOPER, Major, commanding Champarun
Light Infantry and Detachment.

Copy of a Letter from Major Waters, commanding the Dina-
gapore Local Battalion, to Lieutenant-Colonel Richards,
commanding in Assam, dated on the River, Kullung, 20th
October, 1824.
Stn-1 have the honour to report to
.you that I arrived on
the evening of the 27th instant, at a point of the river oppo-
site the•village of Moree Knitting, about one third of the dis-
tarice between Jaggee and Raha Chokey, where I received in-
telligence from Lieutenant Neufaille of the Quarter-master-
General's Department, of a part of the enemy, amounting to
about two hundred and fifty men, being stationed at the vil-
lage of Hautgong, a few miles inland on the North bank.
I determined on surprising them, and with that view proceeded
at one o'clock A. m. yesterday morning; with a detachment of 100
light infantry bf the Dinagepore battalion, which I deemed suffi-
cient, having ascertained that their post was open. After a very.
fatiguing march of seven hours we reached their position.
and completely succeeded in effecting our purpose, the enemy
having no intimation whatever of our approach ; owing, how-
ever, to the thickness of the jungle, and the numerous outlets
from the village, their loss has been comparatively small; we,
did not remain to ascertain the exact amount, but those found
killed were chiefly Usseel Burmese. Had a small party of
cavalry been with the detachment not a man could have es-
caped, as the enemy effected it with great difficulty, and only
by abandoning their women and baggage. After continuing
the piirsuit some distance over very heavy ground and through
grass jungle, and finding I could not gain upon them, I re.
turned to the village of Hautgong and subsequently to my
boats.

I have every reason to be highly satisfied with the steadiness
and cheerful exertion of the men in this fatiguing march of 35
miles, eiposcil to almost incessant rain and through. country
Mostly inundated ; and feel particularly indebted to the Officers
who accompanied the detachment (all being on foot), Lieut.
Neufuille, Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General, Lieut,
Jones, of the 46th regiment, temporarily doing duty with my
corps; and Mr. Assistant-Surgeon C. Stewart, for the active
assistance affhrded me by them in every respect; and I bew
further to add, that the correct information I received from the
Intelligence Department, paved the way to ultimate success.—
I have, &c., E. F. WALTERS,
Major comrnatilling Dinagepore Local Battalion.-

Copy of a Letter from' Major Waters to Lieutenant-Colonel
Richards, dated Rahachokey, on the River Kußung, 3d
November, 18'24.
Si it—lt is with extreme satisfaction that I have the honour
to report to you the successful result attending an attar on this
post on the• morning of yesterday.
On approaching Rahachokey, I had every reason to believe,
from the information received from Lieutenant NeufuiLle, of the
enemy'sror
tQuartermaster-Gcneral's Department, that my attack on Haut-
gong had directed the attention of the enemy to the line of the
great river, and that they were quite unaware or my advance up
the'Kullang, or that our attack bad been made from that quarter.
destinedthe
I therefore again resumed the expectation of being able to
leitcoee
tanion surprise,
pdierrogress.
On the night of the Ist instant, I arrived at the situation,
which was confirmed by repeated Intel_
sur-
prise, tw.rohililcliwlisi•aelsleceoiti(c)epivoestill
othoethbeest
destachmentdistaie
from
boats, I
reached the landing place about two miles below the
point of attack, which I reached, by this arrangement, at early
day-break,
• •
Having rapidly reconnoitred the
.situation, 1 divided my men
in two parties, directing Lieutenants Neufuille and Jones, of
the 48th regiment, to conduct the one by the right into the vil-
lage, and proceeding myself, with illr. Assistant-Surgeon
Stewart, with the other by the left through an „finished:
stockade, which the enemy were throwing up.
The party under Lieut. Neufuille immediately pushed on
and fortunately came first on the enemy's cliitf guard, all of