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London, England, 1849-07-16

SIR JOHN HERSCHEL.
Just published, in Bro., with Plates and Woodcuts, 18s. cloth,
(-1 UTL INES of ASTRONOMY. By Sir
JOHN F. W. HERSCHEL. Bart, &c.,
. ' " ' • " "

" We take our leave of this remarkable work, which we hold to
be, beyond a doubt, the most remarkable of the works in which the
laws of astronomy and the appearances of the heavens arc described
to those who are not mathematicians nor observers, and recalled to
those who are."—Athenmum.

" In the earlier portions more especially much new matter is in-
tr duced .. To all intents and purposes, indeed,
' Outlines of Astronomy' must be considered a new pro k—so careful
has b en the revision, correction, and remodelling of the original
t eatise : so numerous the additions to it; and so important the new
trains of inquiry opened up."—Examiner.
London: Lonlitnau, Brown, Green, and Longmans ; and John

Taylor.
London, England, 1849-07-16

Crientna

LONDON, MONDAY, JULY 16, 1849.

After the most deliberate preparation the promoters
of Reaction are beginning at last to throw off their
masquerade of subserviency to Republicanism. Ru-
mours of a Ministerial modification, so remarkable
as to be tantamount to a declaration in favour of the
monarchical principle, are-whispered, and that, too,
with very audible distinctness, about the Parisian
circles. A coup d'etat is said to be on the very
brink of demonstration. Nor can we be surprised
that such are the anticipations of the sincere but mo-
derate friends of democracy when we consider the
direct encouragement recently received from different
quarters by the Government of ODILON BARRoT, the
Government of interregnum, the Government in-
tended by the reactionnaires to be the warming. pan
of Restoration. Foremost among these encourage-
ments is the military success.; of OUDINOT. Rome
having been occupied by the expeditionary army
under his command—the Cabinet of Louis NAPO-
LEON has become at once and permanently identified
with the cause of the suppressors of ultra-democracy;
and the restoration of the Sovereign Porcrirr, we
may be sure, is only viewed by his advisers as the
antecedent to a movement of a somewhat similar
character in the French metropolis. Simultaneously
with the warlike encouragement obtained from
the Pontifical dominions there is the electioneering
encouragement afforded to the secret enemies of the
movement of February by the late supplementary
selection of representatives to the Legislative As.
sembly, In the vast majority of instances those
elections have proved not merely inimical to the
cause of the Extreme or Communistic Republicans,
but directly advantageous to the interests of their
arch antagonists, the Monarchical- Conservatives. It
is true that M. DE LA:WARTIME has been chosen
through the urn of universal suffrage not only
by the electors of Loiret but also by those
of Saone-et-Loire—yet we cannot but view
that double return of the Founder of the French
Republic, that most illustrious and patriotic of all the
champions of Democracy, that great man whose
reputation is as unsullied as his genius is resplendent,
we cannot but view the double return of LAMARTINE
just at this particular crisis as rather indicative of re-
morse to himself personally, than of any return of
allegiance to the sublime system of administration
inaugurated by his magnanimous deeds and by his
superb masterpieces of eloquence.
A sentiment more positive than that of mere sus-
picion begins perforce to penetrate the intellects of
every reflective observer. The thought jars upon
the apprehension of every lover of Gallic liberty,
that there was a mournful and profound truth in
that solemn warning addressed to the Madmen of
the Mountain, by EUGENE CAVAIGNAC now some time
f'‘pity-that warning voice which he raised against the
.I.ted ultras, exclaiming—" If ever Freedom be
France, it will be through your -exagge.
- . rationar Events are proving every day,
• - .
rieOre-' 4 and.. more, the accuracy of that me-
-- utotable -aeclAraticni, Anr unless miracle
London, England, 1849-07-16

UNIFORM with LIDDELL and SCOTT'S LEXICON.
In August will be published, in 1 vol. small 4to.
ANEW ENGLISH-GREEK LEXICON;
containing all the Greek words used by Writers of good
authority; citing the Authorities in Chronological Order for every
Word used ; explaining the Construction, and giving the Deelension
or onjugation of each Word when irregular, and marking the
Quantities of all doubtful SyllaYes.
By C. D. YONGE, B.A.
London : Longman, Brawn, Green, and Longmans.
London, England, 1849-07-16

hTANWELL COLLEGE and PREPA-
R ATORY OO L.
The VACATION will CLOSE onSCH the 23d instant.
J. A. EMEIITON, D.D., Principal.

THE absence of W. M. S 1 has caused the greatest
anxiety and uneasiness to i Fmily and Friens, and it is
hoped that he will immediately ,vrihtes toa " Mr. Walker,d solicitor, at
itrett's Hotel," appointing au interview, at which matters shall be
pat in a train of sati raw ory and immediate arrangement.

TO LET FURNISHED, for THREE or FOUR
months, or longer if required, in a highly respectable
ous e
station,.one hour's
neigh-
bourhood, within a short distance of a pack of fo
tide from London by railway, and half a mile from ti.
A very delightful detached VILLA ItEsIDENc E, standing within
about twelve acres of beautifully laid out enriched grounds, with
cascades upon two trout streams The house is replete with every
Comfort, and fit for the residence of a family of the first respectability,
containing nine bed •rooms, dressing room, dravriag, dining, and
breakfast-rooms, servants' offices, stabling for four horses, and a
looe box and good coach horse.
For particulars apply to E. T. Archer, Decorator and Upholder,
451, Oxford-street, London.

THE ROY AL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET.

Lectures on Chemistry, by Mr. J. M. Ashley, daily, at Half-past
Three, and on the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at
Nine o'clock.—A Lecture by Dr. Bachhoffner on Master's Patent
Process of Freezing Dessert Ices, &c.—Lecture on Panting, by J.
Clark, Esq., illustrated by eaamples from the Old Masters.-1 Lec-
ture on Character, with Musical Illustrations, by J. Russell, Esq.,
every Evening at Eight o'clock.—The Microscope.—The Dissolving
Views ndude Scenes in Australia and Van Diemen's Land, from Ori-
ginal Drawings taken on the sp• 4 by J. Skinner Prout, Esq. ; also a
new Series of Diorarnic Effects, by Mr. Chiltie.—New Chrome-
trope.—Diver and Diving-bell.
Open daily from Eleven to Five; and in the Evenings (including
aturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten.
Admission, le.—Sobools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is.
London, England, 1849-07-16

MAUNDER'S FIVE roruLAR TREASURIES

New Editions, corrected and enlarged, price 10s, each work, fop. Bvo.,

cloth ; or 125., bound in embossed roan,
►TREASURY of KNOWLEGDE and
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ledge. 101.

THE BIOGRAPHICAL TREASURY: comprising above 12,000
Memoirs.

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THE TREASURY of NATURAL'HISTORY ' • or, Popular Dic-
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London, England, 1849-07-16

London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.

RIDDLE'S LATIN AND ENGLISII DICTIONARIES.
New Edition, Bvo., 3i s. 6d. cloth.
ACOMPLETE ENGLISR,LATIN & LATIN-
ENGLISII DICTK)NARY.
Ey the Rev. J. E. RIDDLE, M.A. •
The English-Latin Dietteipary, Ios. 6d.
Separately The Latin-English Dictidisary, 219.
New Edition, square 12m0., 125., bound,
THE YOUNG SCHOLAR'S .ENGLISH-LATIN and LATIN-
ENGLISH DICTIONARY.
r The English-Latin Dictionary, ss. 6d.
Separately The Latin-English Dictionary, 7s.
Also; New Edition, royal 32m0.. 4s. bound,
A DIAMOND LATIN-ENGLISH DICTIONARY.
London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans ; and
John Murray, lbemarle-street.
London, England, 1849-07-16

RIDDLE'S NEW LATIN-ENGLISH LEXICON

In July will be publ•shed, l volume rmall 4to, uniform with Liddell

- and Scott's Greek Lexicon.
A. COPIOUS land CRITICAL LATIN-ENG-
LIgIi LEXICON, chiefly from the German-Latin Diction-
aries of Dr. Freund. By the Rev. J. E. RIDDLE, M.A. Author
of " A Complete Latin-English and English-Latin Dictionary,"
" Ecclesiastical Chronology," &c.
London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longman ; and John
Murray, Albemarle-street.
London, England, 1849-07-16

EXCLUSION OF STRANGERS.

The Select Committee appointed (by the House of
Commons) to consider the present practice of this House
in respect of the exclusion of strangers, have considered
the matter to them referred, and agreed to the following
report:—
" That the existing usage of excluding strangers
during a division, and upon the notice by an individual
Member that strangers are present, has prevailed from a
very early period of Parliamentary- history; that the in-
s'ances in which the power of an individual Member to
exclude has been exercised have been very rare; and
that it is the unanimous op:nion of your Committee
ti t
there is no sufficient ground for making any alteration
in the existiugpractiee with regard to the admisssion
exclusion of strangers.
"July 12, 1849."

Mr. Sergeant Dowling supplies the place of the
late Mr. Justice Coltman on the Norfolk Circuit, and
took h s seat on the bench at Aylesbury, on Saturday.
The bucetssor of the We itlagebu IMP; been appointed.
London, England, 1849-07-16

PRUSSIA.

Intelligence has ben received from Berlin to the
13th. The armistice with Denmark, if ratified, will
last for six months, and for six weeks additional,
should a peace not be concluded within that period.
So soon as the ratifications are exchanged orders will
hs isiwd to the Confederate troops, including the
Schleswig-Holsteiner9, to evacuate Jutland, and retire
within tics line of demarcation agreed upon. What
this line is is kept a secret for the moment, for evident
reasons. So soon as it shall be notified to the Danish
e irninanders that this clause has been fulfilled the
blockade will be raised, but not before; and Danish
steamers as well as land telegraphs will instantly
announce the event. The trade will be completely
free in about 14 days.
London, England, 1849-07-16

July 14.

CROWN COURT.--(BetiTre Mr. Justice WIGHTMAN.)
DESTROYING A COAL MlNE.—.lohn Harrison Wa, in-
dicted for having, at Wath-upon-Dearnes, in the West
Riding. on the 10th day of March last, feloniously filled
up and obstructed a certain air-way belonging to a coal
mine, the property. of John Dobson Charlesworth and
others, with intent to destroy the said mine, and to
hinder and delay the working thereof.
Mr. Overend and Mr. Chsrleswcrth prosecuted; Mr.
Joseph Pollack defended the prisoner.
It appeared that on Saturday, the 10th of March last,
the prisoner was working in the colliery in question,
which is called the. Swinton Park Colliery and extends
about 1,500 yards under the surface of the ground; in
order to give proper air to the workmen, there are air
pipes or passages which Convey pure air down to the
pit,
and others which convey the foul air away. These
pipes are essential for the working of the mine. On the
day in question, which was Saturday, the prisoner re •
manned working in the colliery until all the workmen
had left. On the Monday (as was the custom), the
steward of the mine descended before the other worm
men, to see that there WAS sufficient air in it, and that
the pipes were clear. On descending with the Davy
lamp, he found that it indicated foul air, and upon
searching for the cause, it was found that the air-pipes
were filled or stopped up With shale. Tile prisoner, not
coming to his work at the usual hour on the Monday,
was asked about the pipes, and he replied, " That be
d—d! I did it while I got some wood."
The prosecutors asserted that the prisoner had had a
dispute. about his wages, and which accounted for his
having maliciously filled up the pipes.
Mr. JOSEPH POLLOCK, in addressing the jury for the
prisoner, said ho thought the prisoner had shown great
carelessness and recklessness, yet that there was not
sufficient malice shown requisite to support the indict-
ment.
Ills LORDSHIP summed up.—Verdict, Not Guilty.
London, England, 1849-07-16

RIDDLE AND ARNOLD'S ENGLISH-LATIN LEXICON.
In One large Volume, Bro., price 255. cloth,
ACOPIOUS and CRITICAL ENGLISH-
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ary of Dr. Charles Ernest Georges. By the Rev...T. E.BIDDIE,
M.A. of St. Edmund Hag, Oxford ; and the Rev. T. KERCHEVER
ARNOLD, M.A., Rector of Lyndon, and late Fellow of Trinity
Colle.te, Cambridge.
London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmlns ; Francis and
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JULY 10, 1849.

PUBLICATIONS.

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half-bound,
A N ATLAS OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY •
£ consisting of Tweu`y-three coloured Maps, with Index of
nearly Ten Thousand Places. By SAMUEL BUTLER, D.D., late
Lord Bishop of Lichfield, and formerly Head Master of Shrewsbury
School. Edited by the Author's Son. • `
By the same Author,
A SKETCH of MODERN and ANCIENT GEOGRAPHY, for the
use of Schools. A New Edition, revised by his Son. 8 to., 95.,
boards ; 10s. bcund.
AN ABRIDGMENT of the above, in the form of Question and
Answer, for the use of Beginners. By MARY CUNNINGIIAJNI.
New Edition, 18ms, 2s.
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London, England, 1849-07-16

PRUSSIA.

Intelligence has been received from Berlin to the
lath. The armistice with Denmark, if ratified, will
last for six months, and for six weeks additional,
should a peace not be concluded within that period.
So soon as the ratifications are exchanged orders will
be issued to the Confederate troops, including the
Schleswig-Holsteiners, to evacuate Jutland, and retire
within the line of demarcation agreed upon. What
this line is is kept a secret for the moment, for evident
reasons. So soon as it shall be notified to the Danish
commanders that this clause has been fulfilled the
blockade will be raised, but not before; and Danish
steamers as well as land telegraphs will instantly
announce the event. The trade will be completely
free in about 14 days.
London, England, 1849-07-16

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A CAPITAL GoosE.—On a farm called Penybedw,
in the parish of Llanegwad, occupied by Mrs. Mary
Rees, there is a goose which has been in her possession
no less than 32 years, during which time she has
hatched the extraording number of 307 gosslings, never
(excrpt on two occasions) rearing less than 10. while
this year she has hatched 12. In one of the two ex-
cepted years she hid ne young, but in the other a pro-
geny of five was developed. Mrs. Rees did not know
the age of this singular goose when it came into her
possession,-- Welshrnaa.
London, England, 1849-07-16

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 10th have been received.
They contain no intelligence of importance.
MADRID, BOLSA, JULY 10.—Three per Cents., 26
for account; five per Cents., 11i paper. Exchange
on London, 50 65 money.

G E E. MANY
AND

THE NORTHERN STATES.

The German Gazette of the Empire of the 12th
inst. gives, under the date of Bremen, July 6, the
following note :
" The Senate of our city has this day received from
Lord Palmerston a declaration to the effect tbat his
Lordship having no knowledge of the German flag of
our vessels of war, England must, as a consequence,
treat them as piratLal vessels."
London, England, 1849-05-12

SCOTTISH HOSPITAL.
The SPRING FESTIVAL will be held at the Thatched
House, St. James's, on Tnuitsi•AY, May 17, 1849 ;
The Duke of MONTROSE, President, in the Chair.
The CIIISIIOLM, Vice-Chairman.
ITlrlfilkallit.
Sir M. R. S. Stewart, Bart. Sir R. A. Anstruther, Bart.
sir W. A. Fraser, Bart. Sir W. C. Ross
T. C. Anstey, Esq., M.P. Cluny Macpherson
Captain Armstrong Alex. Macgregior, Esq.
John Bayley, Esq. J. Hay Mackenzie, Esq.
George Bowyer, Esq. Keith Manes, Esq.
John Clerk, Esq. Rev. J. Murray. B.A.
Lieut. Colquhoun, R.N. Wm. Murray, Esq.
Robert Dick, Esq. John Pringle, Esq.
Rev. G. R. Gleig Charles Ranken, Esq.
Alex. Guthrie, Esq. Edmund Sawyer, Esq.
C. G. liebson, Esq. J. Thompson, Esq., C.E.
R. J. Ilendrie, Esq. , Arch. Traill, Esq.
Henry Keyser, Esq. W. E. Hope Vere, Esq.
Tickets, 21s. each.'

SALE of BLOOMSBURY HOUSE and LANSDOWN HOUSE,
BRIGHTON.
TO be PEREMPTORILY SOLD, PURSUANT
to a DECREE of the HIGH COURT of CHANCERY, made
in a cause of DIXON y: LUM, with the approbation of Mensal)
TORIN ERSLEY, Esquire, one of the Masters of the said Court,
at the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton, in the County of Sussex, on Tunas-
DAY. the Fith day of May, 1849. at Two o'clock precisely, in Two
Lets,
A FREEHOLD MANSION or DWELLING-HOUSE, known as
BLOOMSBURY HOUSE ; and a LEASEHOLD MANSION or
DWELLING-HOUSE, known as LANSDOWN HOUSE, both
situate on the Marine Parade, Brighton.
Particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained (gratis) at the
said Al aster'soffice; in Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, Lon-
don ; of Messrs. Shield and Harwood. Di, Queen-street, Cheapside,
in Ilse City of London ; of Messrs. Palliser, France, and Palmer, Bed-
ford-roW, London; of Mr. Dingwall, s, Tokenhouse-yard, in the
City of London • of Messrs. Upperton and Verrall, Brighton; and of
Messrs. Webb,'lMarine Parade, Brighton.
Dated 30th April, 1849.

UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.-8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London ; 97,
George-street, Edinburgh; 12, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow; 4, Col-
ege-gTeen,

-
DIRECTORS.
JAMES STUART, Esq., Chairman.
CHARLES GRAHAM, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
Samuel Anderson, Esq. D. Q. Henriques, Esq.
Hamilton Blair Avarne, Esq. F. C. Maitland, Esq.
P. Lennox Boyd, Esq., Resident. William Ratitan, Esq.
Charles Downes, Esq. F. H. Thomson, Esq.
SECOND SEPTENNIAL DIVISION OF PROFITS.
This Company, established by Act of Parliament in 1834, affords
• the most perfect security in a large paid- up Capital, and in the great
. success which has attended it since its commencement—ns ANNUAL
INCOME BEING UPWARDS OF 94,0001.
4 In 1841 the Company added a bonus of 21. per cent. per annum on
the sum insured to all Policies of the participating class from the
time they were effected, to the 31st of December, 1840, and from
that date to 31st December, 1847, 214/. per cent. per annum was
added at the General Meeting on the 6th of July, 1848.
The bonus thus added to policies from March, 1834, to the 31st of
December, 1847, is as follows:
London, England, 1849-05-12

THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET.
_ _ _

A Lecture by Dr. BachhOffner on the various modes of pro-
ducing Artificial Light, daily at Half-past Three, and on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday Evenings, at Nine, in which the Bude Light,
the Oxy-Hydrogen Light, and the Electric Light, will be exhibited in
juxta-position.—Lectures on the Ventilation of Mines, &c., by
means of a Jet of Steam, daily at fwo o'clock, and on Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday Evenings, at Nine.—The Microscope.—The
New Dissolving Views include scenes in Van Diemen's Laud, from
Original Drawings taken on the spot by J. Skinner l'rout, Esq.—
New Chromatrope.—Diver and Diving-bell, &c.—An extensive Col-
lection of Models of Agricultural Implements, specimens of Manures,
&c.—The Music to under the direction of Dr. Wallis.

Open daily trom Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including
,aturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten.
Admission, Is —Schools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is.

ROYAL MISSISSIPPI PICTURE,
EGYPTIAN HALL.

BANVARD'S great PAINTING having returned from WINDSOR
CASTLE, where it has been exhibited, by command, to her Majesty
the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal Family, is NOW OPEN to
the Public at the usual hours, at the Egyptian Hall. Morning, Half-
past Two ; Evening, Half-past Seven,
London, England, 1849-05-12

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

We have received the Paris papers of yesterday.
A long debate took place in the Assembly on
Thursday, on the subject of the Roman expedition,
and after much fencing, M. ODJLON BAEROT was
compelled to produce the dispatches of General
OUDINOT. That to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
was as follows :
London, England, 1849-05-12

THE .111IltR011.

We are sorry to miss the continuation of Mr.
Percy St. John's most interesting narrative of the
adventures of a French Republican, but, en revanche,
we have, under the head " The Great Danger," an
admirable defence of the 'great principles of Demo-
cracy, and a demonstration that all evils and distress
under which this country is labouring is owing to
the existence of that mainstay of privilege the law of
primogeniture. " What are the fruits of this law of
primogeniture'" asks this writer—
.

"It transmits an undiminished mass of wealth from
father to son—it preserves the ancient estates of the
kingdom from subuivision ; but it also casts adrift upon
the country those countless younger sons who fill up
the offices of State, without honour to themselves or
profit to the nation. Because these men, by the action
of an unjust law, do not possess an independence—
because their forefathers, out of their wealth, could not
bequeath a portion to them, the people, forslotb, mast
out of their poverty provide them an inheritialco. Fur
this reason are sinecures created; for this reason salaries
are multiplied and taxes increased. And the country
will tor ever go on lavishing its riches upon those who
perform no duties in return, until this blot upon our
Legislature be removed."
London, England, 1849-05-12

RAILWAY RETURNS

Ratt.wav TBAFFIC.—The following are the Total Receipts of Roil'
ways lbr the past week—that is to say, up to the date to which the
respective returns are made, together with the receipts of the same
week in the previous year:

'PI -9
2.140;
El P2*
8 ri

Neap
ending

Last
week.

NAME OF RAILWAY.
London, England, 1849-05-12

COLONIES.

Mr. SCOT I' wished to inquire whether there was any
objection to grant the returns of which he had spoken of
the pensions, salaries, &c., granted to the several State
dependencies in the W.-st Indies.
Mr. LABOUCHERE had not the slightest objection
to grant the returns, if the motion was so modified as to
render it practicable.
Mr. SCOTT assented.
CHOLERA IN IRELAND.

in reply to a question from Mr. SCULLY respect-
ing the treatment ot pauper cholera patients in Ireland,
Sir G. GREY said the number ot difficult cases was
about 300, and that the respective parochial and othtr
officers had a discretionary power to remove and relieve
them.
London, England, 1849-05-12

SHARPE' S LONDON JOURNAL.

Sharpe's London Journal continues steadily to
improve—a fact which to any one acquainted with
the ordinary history of periodicals is as surprising as
it is satisfactory. The editor's tale in the present
number contains an amusing account of the editor
and management of Blunt's Magazine, which will
probably be recognised by the readers of Sharpe.
Dinah Mulock has commenced the " History of a
Household," some incidents of which are described
with a beautiful pathos. The new edition of " Frank
Fairlegh," the great favourite of all last year's
readers of Sharpe, continues to appear in monthly
parts, illustrated by the inimitable pencil of Cruik-
shank.
London, England, 1849-05-12

MINING INTELLIGENCE

COPPER ORES SOLD AT REDAUTII, MAY 10.—Total,
2,5.44 tons. Average produce, 8A ; quantity of fine copper.
210 tons 19 cwts ; amount of sale, 14,09216 s 6d; average
standard, 1001 9s Od. LAST SALE.—Standard, 10518 s Od ;
produce, 73.
COPPER ORES FOR SALE AT TRURO, MAY 17.
Wh. Josiah,' Wh.' Fanny, Wh. Maria, and Wh. Anna Maria
I,3l9—West Carailon 346—Fowey Consols 232—Wh. Friend.
hip 228—Bedford United 115—Poldice 111—Wh. Maiden 24
Wh. Jewel 18—Total 2,393.

COAL MARKET
Bate's West Hartley 13s 6d
Buddle's W. Hartley 14s Od
Carr's Hartley , 13s 6d
Chester Main l3s 3d
East Adairs Main l2s Od
Hasting's Hartley l3s 3d
Holywell Main . ..... .. 14s Od
New Tanfield l2s 9d
North Percy Hartley l3s 6d
Ord's Redheugh
Ravensworth's W.Hart 12s 6d
'Canfield Moor
ranfield Moor Butes lb ed
West Hartley
Wall's End, &c.
Brown's l3s Od
Brown's Gas l2s 6d
Gosforth ..... .
Gibson
Hedley
Hotspur l3a 3d
Killingworth l3s 9d
Northumberland
Percy Bensham l3s Od

'.--YISTERDAIre

Ramsay
South Killingworth
Eden Main lbs Od
Belmont lss 3d
Braddyll's Hetton l6e 6d
Bell
Hetton
Hutton
Jonassohns
I,ambton
Russell's Hetton
Shotten
lleugh Hall
South Hartlepool
West Belmont
Whitworth l2s 6d
Adelaide Tees
Bishop's Tees l4s 9d
South Durham l4s Od
Tees
West Hetton l4s Gd
Cowpen Hartley
Sidney's Hartley
Ships at market, 178.

THE RIVER NESS.—The Ness has risen percep-
tiblyouivlaetrs
its
saf small
vo-
lulowerd
since
lochr
streambowing
aslothfoaurgh
risen iotv
over
ttrhi ltalhtflw
etohweesirri
pgaitmritmes.attoelly'thh,eethdeep
depth of several inches. The stream, how-
ever, can still be forded easily. The temporary bridge
fast assumes a shape, and the whole piles are driven,
with the exception of one or two, at which the driving-
machine is now hard at vi ork. The ferrymen still ply
their labours in the Black Pool, and net halfpence quite
as plentifully as before. We observe that the fry have
made their appearance in considerable numbers.—lnver
ness Courier.
LOCAL PARDONS TO TRANSPORTED CONVICTS.—
It is said that a Bill is about to be brought in, in the
House of Commons, empowering the governors of places
to which convicted felons are transported to grant ab-
solute or conditional pardons to offenders, which shall
have full effect in the places where they are granted, but
not elsewhere.
London, England, 1849-05-12

making much water, and with cargo damaged, having
been on the West Sand,

ABERDEEN, MAY o.—Sld. Orient, Cape Breton.
PETERHEAD, MAY 10.—Wind N.—Arrd. Dublin,
Mackie, Greenland, with 8,000 seals-120 tons.

BRISTOL, MAY 11.—Sld. Sy bills, Trinidad.
LIVERPOOL, MAY 11.—Wind E.S.E. to N.E.—Arrd.
Reindeer, Pernambuco; Agenora, Halifax; Anna Eliza-
beth, Ireland. Sid. 10th, Venture, Quebec. llth, Jolly
Robin, Calcutta; British Merchant, Lima; Blake, New
Orleans; Eliza Caroline, New York; Sardinia, New
York; Rockaway, New York; American, Baltimore.
Off port, Salem, Mobile: Ariadne, May, Glendaragh,
England.
DEAL, MAY 11.—Wind N.W. to N. and N. to N.E.—
Art cl. from the river and sld., Calder, Fitzsimons, Ho-
bart Town; Ranger, Partridge, River Gambia; Kate,
Scott, St. Thomas; Caroline, Tyler, Jamaica. Sid. Kate
Kearney, River Gambia.
OFF -DOVOR, MAY 10.—Vestal, Taylor, Pernam-
buco.

SWANSEA, MAY 10.—S11 Ellen, Simpson, Cuba; Re-
becca Jane, Havanna].

OFF IIOLYHEHD, MAY 9.—Agenoria, Halifax.
PORTSMOUTH, MAY 11.—Wind S.W.—Arrd. Wel-
lington, Chad %iek, London, and sld. for New York.

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)
COVENT-GARDEN.

Fur the time of year, the supplies of both Fruit and
Vegetables on sale were but moderate. Gent, rally speak •
ing, the demand was steady. In prices we have no change
to notice. Fruit—Pine-apples (Queen's), 5s to 7s; and hot-
house Grapes, 12s to 15s per lb; ditto, Eating, 5s to 7s per
half sieve; Lemons, 5s to 10s; and Oranges, 8s to 12s per
100; Chesnuts, 2s to 4s per peck; forced Strawberries,
6d to 2s 6d per oz.; forced Peaches, 50s per dozen.
Vegetables—Horseradish, 3s 6d to 5s ; and Celery,
Is to is 3d per bundle; Asparagus, 5s 6d to lOs per
100; old Onions, 3s to 5s per bushel; young Onions, 6d
to 9d per bunch ; Old Potatoes, 110 s to 240 s per ton; Cape
Brocoli, 13s to 17s per dozen bundles; Mushrooms, 9d to
Is per pottle; Endive, 6d to 9d per score; Cabbage Let-
tuces, 2s per half sieve; early York Cabbages, 8d to is
per dozen; and Beet Root, is to is 3d per dozen;
Turnips, 2s to 2s 6d ; Carrots, 2s 6d to 4s ; and
Greens, 2s 6d to 4s per dozen bunches ; Parsley,
2s 6d to 3s 6d per halt sieve ; Sea Kail, is 6d to 2s per
punnet; Cucumbers, 2s to 4s per brace; Rhubarb, 3s
to 6s per dozen bundles; Brussels Sprouts, is to is 6d
per half siece; Parsnips, 6d to 8d; Cornish White
Brocoli, is to 2s per dozen; Turnip Greens, 6d to 9d
per bushel; Leeks, 8d to is per dozen bunches; New
Potatoes, 10d to 2s per lb; French Beans, is 6d to 2s per
100; Radishes, 4d to 6d per dozen hands; Shallots, 4d
per lb.; small Salad, 2s to 2s 6d per dozen punnets;
White Cos Lettuces, is 6d 2s per score.
London, England, 1849-05-12

Admission—Lower Seats, 25.. ; Gallery, Is.

‘I OYER'S NECTAR.-CAUTION.
,3 Messrs. SOTER and CO., feel it necessary t• apprise the
Public. that in consequence of several unprincipled parties having in-
troduced a spurious article, which they call Nectar, and sell in
SOYER and CO.'S registered bottles.
None is genuine without the name of " SOTER and CO., 40, Ru-
pert-street," stamped on the side of the Cork, easily read through
the neck of the bottle, the forgery of which stamp is felony.
London, England, 1849-05-12

SATUnti-A.Y

and thereby correct the defects in the lease. Pie also
litlpcd that 'lls, Homo would allow him to read the
Evate.s Ler.si:34 Bill a second time that evening. •

The motion was then agreed to, and the Committee
fixed for 2,1,.,nci1Ay next.

E;;I'ATES LEASING BILL.

This Bill was read the zeotnidtiine, and the Committee
fixed for Monday next.
ACCOUNTS OF TURNPIKE TRUSTS (SCOT-
LAND) BILL.
This Bill, on the motion of the SOLICITOR-GE-
NERAL, then went through Committee, and was re-
ported to the House with amendments, to be consi-
dered on Monday next.
GRANTS OF LAND (NEW SOUTH WALES)
BILL.

This Bill next went inioCommitiee.
Mr. scorT objected to the Bill on the ground o
its inefficiency for the purposes intended.
It passed. however, through Committee.
ATTACHMENTS COURTS OF RECORD (IRE,
LAND) BILL.

On the report, as amended, oa this Bill being brought up,
Mr. GROGAN proposed the insertion of a clause,
granting compensation to Messrs. Butler, Walsh,
Rivets, and another, on being deprived of their offices by
that Bill.

Mr. REYNOLDS observed that when he saw the
clause proposed, he thought his lion. Colleague was not
in earnest. Mr. Butler had already a peusion from the
Dublin Corporation of 4491. a year during his natural
lite; and the Hon. Gentleman sought to induce that
House to give him another slice. Compensation had
been given to men whose name was legion. He would
as soon give compensation to a highway robber as to
this man. This man was to have power 0) put his hands
into the pockets of the corporation of Dublin to the tune
of 600/. per annum; but if that was intended the corpo-
ration should at least have notice of it.—(Hear.)
Mr. KEOGH said that he was surprised to hear the
lion. Member for Dublin denounce the case of those men
which he had ably supported with him in the presence of
the Chancellor of the Exchequer within the week. He
had pleaded the cause of those men whom be now de-
nounced as cormorants.—(A laugh.) lie wished to de-
prive four men, of the average age of 60 years, of com-
pensation. Would the House decide against the claims
of these men?
Mr. REYNOLDS said it was true that be did accom-
pany the Hon. Gentleman to the Right Hon. the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer, but he did it for peace sake—(A
laugh)—and, at the same timetthe
the
Mem-
ber that they bad no legal right to compensation.
Sir W. SOMERVILLE objected to the principle of
giving compensation for the loss of fees.
TMhre.
Oatlisscuerwi nags tthoebieinobno.
lished.
Hon. Members, adjonrned fora fortnight, to give time
GROGANdehate was said
then, that a
to the Corporation of Dublin to consider this point.
NA%dV MARKETS.
DIJNDAS, the Greenwich
suggesti n of several
miral
Markets Regulation Bill was read a third time and
On the motion of
passed.
London, England, 1849-05-12

VAGRANCY IN IRELAND.

Mr. STAFFORD wished to know whether there had
been any return made of the number of the paupers
begging lately in the city of Cork, and what was the
result of the measures which had been taken with re-
spect to them.
Sir W. SOMERVILLE said that he had only re-
ceived a report on the subject, and he had understood
that an order had been given to the beggars continually
to move on, and the result was that there had been
a great reduction in the number of paupers.—(Laughter.)
There had been no public subscription, but loot. had
been granted by the corporation for that object, where
cases of excessive distress had been shown.

PAUPERS AND WASTE LAND IN IRELAND.
In reply to a question from Mr. E. DENISON, as to
the number of able-bodied paupers in Ireland, and the
number of acres of waste laud in that country,
Sir W. SOMERVILLE replied that the returns did
not enable him to state the number of men who were
paupers in the waste land districts, but the whole num-
er, including women and children, was 163,000; but he
would, however, make further inquiries and lay the re-
turns upon the table.—(Hear, hear.)
EMIGRATION DEPO r AT DEPTFORD.

Mr. SCOTT ;I;fied to inquire whether the Mr.
Cooper, at the bead of the depot for emigration, was any
relation to the Mr. Cooper who was at the head of
another Government-office?—(Laughter.)
Mr. LABOUCHERE had no information, but he
would inquire.
SIR WILLIAM PARKER'S EXPEDITION TO
London, England, 1849-05-12

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS, May 11.
Their Lordships met at half-past Four o'clock.
ROYAL COMMISSION.

The Royal Assent was this afternoon given by Com-
mission to the Exchequer-bills Bill, the Outdoor
Paupers Bill, the I)istraining for Rates Bill, the Reco-
very of Wages (Ireland) Bill, the Protection of Justices
(Ireland) Bill, the Spirits (Ireland) Bill, the Petty Ses-
sions Bill, the Prisoners Removal (Ireland) Bill, the
Blackburn Waterworks Bill, and several other private
Bills. The Lords Commissioners were the Lord Chan-
cellor, the Marquis of Clanricarde, and the Earl of
Shaftestury.
London, England, 1849-05-12

the past who could not foret•ee anything, avoid anything,
surmount anything, and who will always remain what
they ever have be. n.
" I shall continue to vote for the maintenance of the
constitution, aid of our liberit s, by energetic conduct
in our foreign relations alone worthy of nvolutionary
France; for the smilecty of the tramported without. a
judgment; for measons to increase the army; for all
reforms to which the people has a right, and which do
not obstruct the march of the Government. I fin.lly
desire a union between the Democrats, strong
enough to resist 'illy and perverse utopias, which can
only serve to overthrow society without reconstrue.mg
anything, as also a fafal reetc;.i n which le,ds us tt,wants
a precipice.
ee I address myself to the men of order, to Republicans,
to the real people.
"Electors of Paris—l await your decision with cobfi-
dence, and with the; tranquillity of an honest and: pa •
triotic mind.
"NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (son of Jerome)."

PARIS BOURSE—FRIDAY. MAY 11.
THREE o'CLccx.—The French Fund% tell again to-
day, and the market was in g,,neral a heavy one. The
Railway Shores also continued to fall. There was no
news of anv kind to-dly, hut it i 4 thouvht that General
Oudinot'i reverses may have the f frect of Ii rein,/ th.,
French Governtninr, tt, hirize f.rees inn Ita)y.
Exchange on L,ndoa (30 days), 25 30; ditto (90 day,),
25
tit.lSlivESS DONE IN F"REIGN RAILWAYS AT
LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, MAy 11.
Boulogne and Amie-,s, GAi—Northern of France, 101/—
Central of France (Orleans and Vierzon), l3%—Orleans
and Bordeaux. 3—Paris and Strasthairg, 414—tsouen and
Havre, 10W1—East,,Indian, 31',4 ex in.—Tours audNantu, 3LA .
London, England, 1849-05-12

ire could assure his Hon. Friend that no treaties had as
3et been entered into with regard to Hungary. With ye-
lp, ct.to the second question there was no dttliculty, and he
could freely assure the Hon. Gentleman that no treaties
had been entered into which had reference to the
security of Hungarian independence. With regard to
the third question he could reply that there had been
no application to this country tor a mediation between
Hungary .and Austria.—(Laughter.)
TILE ROMAN STATES.
Mr. B. COCIIR ;NE wished to know whether there
was any communication in the Foreign-office relative to
the invasion of the Roman territory by the French
troops, and he might add to the inquiry the question,
whether there was any intention on the part of her Ma-
jesty's Government to mediate between the French and
the Roman people.
Lord PALMERSTON said that there was no inten-
tion to m?d!ate between the two states to whom refe-
rence had been made. With regard to the second ques-
tioh, he. had only to state that there was a correspon-
dence between himself and the Roman Government.
RETURNS RESPEC TING THE WEST INDIAN

COLONIES.
SCOTT wished to inquire whether there was any
objection to grant the returns of which he had spoken of
the pensizns, salaries, &c.. granted to the several State
dependenCies in the W4st Indies.

Mr. LAROLICEIinEitad not the slightest objection
to grant the returns, if the motion was so modified as to
render it prawica,bla.
Mr. SCOTT assented.
CHOLERA IN IRELAND.

In reply to a question from hlr. SCULLY respect-
ing the wain:l-lit of pauper cholera patients in Ireland,
Sir G. GREY said the number of difficult cases was
about 300, and that the respective parochial and other
Officers had a discretionary power to remove and relieve
them.
London, England, 1849-05-12

CHAMBERS'.

Chambers' Journal is as good and interesting as ever.
We can pronounce no higher encomium on our old
Edinburgh friend, and to all who know it that will be
sufficient. The new number of the Instructive and
Entertaining Library contains the second and con-
cluding part of the memoir of Francis Horner.

THE HISTORY OF PEIVDENNIS. No. VII.
This number is devoted to the description of Pen's
repentance and penance for his Oxford outbreaks.
We are introduced to the family of Sir Francis
Clavering in this number, who promise well. Al-
ready has Pen a second love in the person of the
Baronet's daughter-in-law, Miss Amory, as well as a
sisterly affection for his mother's ward, Laura Bell,
an affection which that mother would fain see ripen
into something more than sisterly.
London, England, 1849-05-12

SHARPE'S LONDON JOURNAL.

Sharpe's London Journal continues steadily to
improve—a fact which to any one acquainted with
the ordinary history of periodicals is as surprising as
it is satisfactory. The editor's tale in the present
number contains an amusing account of the editor
and management of Blunt's Magazine, which will
probably be recognised by the readers of Sharpe.
Dinah Mulock has commenced the " History of a
Household," some incidents of which are described
with a beautiful pathos. The new edition of " Frank
Fairlegh," the great favourite of all last year's
readers of Sharpe, continues to appear in monthly
parts, illustrated by the inimitalale pencil of Cruik-
shank.
London, England, 1849-05-12

PRUSSIA.

The insurrection at Breslau has been suppressed.
The assembly of Delegates from the Communal
Council* of the Rhenish provinces met at Cologne
on the Bth, and came to resolutions acknowledging
the Constitution of the empire, and that in the con-
flict between the National Assembly and Prussia
they would side with the former ; and calling on the
people to take up arms and defend the Consti►tution.
London, England, 1849-05-12

THE REGISTERED PALETOT.
likewise now ready for the Spring months, with all the
new and patented improvements included in the above moderate
Price ; thus it deservedly bears the name of b3ing not only the most
fashionable but also the cheapest and most durable garment ever
offered to the Public, the intrinsic value of the material known as
NICOLLIAN or LLAMA. CLO Fla, being, within the last few months,
tnuch enhanced, the same durability being retained, with nu increased
fineness and beauty in appearance. It can he seen ready for hurne-
&late wear, in every size, at 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET,
and 22, CORNIIILI

r 0 the BRITISH PUBLIC.
"To all who sing Meet me in the Willow Glen,' or wish
'Buffalo Girls to come out to-night,' we advise them to purchase a
box or Beatings lemons Cough Lozenges —sold at St. Paul's Church-
yard, and by all chemists—dispels hoarseness, cures sore throat, adds
beauty to the voice, ease to the chest, and health to the asthmatic."
—Theatrical Gbserver, April 25.
Sold in Boxes, Is. I}t2d., 2s. 9d., and 41. 6d. each.
London, England, 1849-05-12

tlB •1 Th.

SMITIIFIELD.—Meadow Hay, 21 103 to 41; Clow!.
tto, 3/ 103 to 4/ ; and Straw, 11 6s to 1/ 103 per
uoi„ A lull averago supply, and a s,cady dewar,d.
enBIBERIAND.—Wutiusv Hay, 21 124 to 41 Os ;
lover ditto, 3/ 34 to 4/ 15s; and Straw, 1/ 76 to
! 115 per load. Supply tolerably good, and trade firm.
NV urrii4o3 A PEL.,—Me ad OW Hay, 21 104 tu 4/ Os

Clover ditto, 31 Os to 51 Os; and- Straw, 116 s to I/ lOs
per load. Trade rather dull, with good supplies on oiler

CRIMINAL COURT.—I,'I' HIS DAY.)
SUSPICIOUS CASE.—A Dutchman named IC.yzer, a
commissionaire, was indicted for stealing about thirteen
sovereigns, from a countryman named Vanderdeen. It
appeared that the prosecutor, when he arrived in Lon-
don, went to lodge at a coffee-house in Whitechapel
kept by a countryman named Antoyna, a witness
in a cake in the course of trio,' in the New
Court for stabbing. He placed thirty-two •sovereigns
in the hands of Antoyna for safety. Next day he
introduced him to the prisoner, in order that he
might conduct him about London, which he did. As
Vanderdeen wished to go tc New York immediately,
Key zer made inquiries with that view, and infortni.O
him that the next morning be must start
for Livervol, from which port a ship was
about to start. They t lept that night at a beer-shop in
Ratclifid Highway, and next wort it g z, r took him
to the North • Western Station, hurt ted him into a car-
riage, and left him. The prosecutor swore that the (-hay
before the prisoner, whilst they were riding in a cab
together, took the money from his waistcuat pocket, tell-
ing him that it would be mere secure in his pissessioe,
and that he never rettunrd it to hire. Ile stated, how-
ever, that he would do so before he left for Liverpool.
He stated he was not drunk the night they slept at the
beer. shop ; but it was proved that he was, arid that the
landlord had seen gold pass from the pri• uner to the
proNectete, but he could not tell Lao. touch.
The de ft oce sot up by the prisoner was, that he re-
turned him all the money.
The COMMON SESGEANT said it was remarkable that
lii y z, r should have paid all the expenses of the journeys
eneut Wen if Vane:erdeen hurl thirteen or fourteen sove-
reigns, in his p,eloet. The money might have passed
at the lodging-house, cud the prosecutor, being in drink,
might have forgotten the circumstance. It was rather
suspicious that when the prosecutor arrived at Liverpool
he fdund no ship ready to start for New York, and
being without money, had to be sent to London by the
Conz,ut.

the jury, which consisted of six English and six
Dutchmen, were absent about en ht,ur, when they re-
turned into court, and the foreman said they could not
come to a decision withi,ut heating Antoyna's evidence.
'llse COMMON SERGEANT—Oh, nonsense. It can't
be &tie. mu.t find the prisoner guilty or not
guilty upon the evidence v(qi have heard.
The foreman then said they must find the prisoner Not
Guilty.
The COMMON SERGEANT (to the prisoner)—You tire
very lucky; if you had been found guilty you would
have been transported for ten years at the least.
The sessions then terrnimAted.
London, England, 1849-05-12

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 6th have arrived.
It is said to be the intention of the Government to
postpone the consideration of the alteration of the
tariff until the next session.
The Bolsa was closed on the 6th.

GERMANY

AND

THE NORTH
ERN STATES.
AUSTRIA, HUNGAR Y, AND
RUSSIA•
The Hungarians,
on the sth, gained another
victory over the Imperialists at Sjered, three leagues
from Presburg.
They crossed the river, and Siered fell into their
hands. The consternation at Presburg was very
great, as it was supposed the Austrians could not hold
out.

The Hungarians have entered Gallicia, and will
probably. proceed towards Biala, to cut off the com-
munications between Vienna and Gallicia.
The principal army of Hungary, 70,000 strong, is
stationed near IVaika, under the orders of .DEMBINSKI ;
30,000 Hungarians are in entrenchments near
Kopolna; 15,000 near Debreczin, and 30,000 near
Mulhlenbach, in Transylvania ; BEM is in the envi-
rons of the city.
The corps of JELLACHICII are annihilated, and
Field Marshal WELDEI has received a wound in the
head.
The Russians are endeavouring to enter the Buko-
wina, but it was reported in Vienna that the Russian
troops who had come from Troppau and Kriran had
received orders to halt, as it was understood that the
Coart of OLLMUTZ had resolved to try once more
whether they could effect a negotiation with the
Magyars. The Privy Councillor ALTHAEN has ar-
rived to
_negotiate with the Hungarian chiefs.
'The Sclavoaians, Transylvanians, and Gallicians
are all rising to make common cause with the Mag•
3 ars, and it is said that Kossuni has entered into
negotiations with the Moldavians, the Wallachians,
and the Turks to rmke a simultaneous attack on the
Russians. and that several of the Russian regiments
are inclined to join the cause of liberty. Volhynia
and Podolia await but the appearance of the Mag-
yars to rise in insurrection ; ar.d KOS:4ITH declares
that he arks but eighteen month.; to shatter the Nor-
thern Colossus. The defiles of the Carpathians will
be vigor usly defended against the Russians by the
IVallachians.

HANOVER.
An enzeute has taken place at Hanover, the KING
has been driven from his capital, and has sought
refuge in the Castle of Herrnhausen. He has de-
manded assistance from Prust•ia.

AVARIA.
The city and fortress of Lardaa have been de-
clared in a state of siege, and all foreigners have been
compelled to quit the city.
London, England, 1849-05-12

THE MIRROR.

We are sorry to miss the continuation of Mr.
Percy St. John's most interesting narrative of the
adventures of a French Republican, but, en revanche,
we have, under the head " The Great Danger," an
admirable defence of the :great principles of Demo-
cracy, and a demonstration that all evils and distress
under which this country is labouring is owing to
the existence of that mainstay of privilege the law of
primogeniture. "What are the fruits of this law of
primogeniture ?" asks this writer—

" It transmits an undiminished mass of wealth from
father to son—it preserves the ancient estates of the
kingdom from subdivision ; but it also casts adrift upon
the country those countless younger sons who fill up
tile offices of State, without honour to themselves or
profit to the nation. Because these men, by the action
of an unjust law, do not possess an independence—
because their forefathers, out of their wealth, could not
bequeath a portion to them, the people, forsooth, mast
out of their poverty provide them an inheritance. For
this reason are sinecures created; for this reason salaries
aro multiplied and taxes increased. And the country
will fur ever go on lavishing its riches upon those who
perform n ) duties in return, until this blot upon our
Legislature be removed."