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London, England, 1847-12-16

RAILWAYS BILL.

Lord GRANVILLE moved the second reading of this
Bill. The object of the Bill was to allow Railway
Companies, after giving due notice to the Railway Com-
missioners, to extend the time for the completion of
their works. This would give relief to shareholders
and to the public, and would tend greatly to relieve
the money market.
Lord STANLEY, considering the object of the
Bill to be a desirable one, would not offer any
opposition to the motion. It must be remem-
bered, however, that the longer they protracted the
time granted for the construction of a railroad, the
longer they protracted the inconvenience to the land-
owners and the demoralization of the district in which
the railway was in the course of construction. He
thought power should be given to the Commissioners to
extend the time not at which the works should be com-
pleted, but the time at which works not yet undertaken
should be commenced. He thought also that the consent
of a majority of the shareholders should be sufficient to
authorise the stoppage of the works, instead of requiring
the consent of three-fifths present at a meeting.
Lord MONTEAGLE thought the suggestions very
valuable. This Bill bad been rendered necessary by
the erroneous system of legislation which they had
adopted with regard to railways, by which they had
authorised 250,000,0001. sterling to be raised by these
railway companies. The Noble Lord concluded by
giving notice of his intention to bring in a Bill for the
more effectual auditing of railway accounts, by
which he would give the shareholders in any
railway the power to apply to the Commis-
sioners to appoint proper persons to institute
a searching investigation into the state of the accounts
of such company, and that on such application being
made, the Commissioners should cause such audit to be
instituted. If the classification of Railway Bills, sug-
gested in the Lords' report in 1845, had been adopted,
there would have been a material diminution in the
number of railway Bills passed last session.,
Earl GRANVILLE said that after the recess the
Government intended to move for a Committee of their
Lordships to consider, and to classify the railway Bills
which might come up from the other House.
Lord STANLEY explained.
After a few words from the Earl of MALMESBURY,
the Bill was read a second time.
MASTERS OF WORKHOUSES.

The Earl of ST. GERMANS asked if it was intended
to introduce a measure granting superannuation allow-
ances to retired tamters of workhouses?

The Marquis of LANSDOWNE was understood to
say that the matter was under the consideration of the
Government.
London, England, 1847-12-16

Bi-114`, LONDON',

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, Dec. 15.

The Earl of SHAFTF.SBURT, in the absence of tlse
Lord Chancellor. took his seat upon the Woolsack at a
quarter before Five o'clock.
PUBLIC WORKS (IRELAND) BILL.
Messengers from the Commons brought up the Public
Works (Ireland) Bill, which was read a first time.
London, England, 1847-12-16

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ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAI
CITY, AND I PE DIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
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London, England, 1847-12-16

THE NEW COAL MARKET.

On Tuesday the first stone of the New Coal-market,
in Lower Thames-street, was laid by Mr. David Allan,
in the presecce of the committee having the execution
of the Act of Parliament for providing an improved site
for that building, and under the authority of the Court
of Common Council.

The underside of the stone was in this instance hol-
lowed out for the reception of the several coins of the
realm, which were arranged in a very ingenious manner
upon a glass triangle, on the sides of which were en-
graved the plan, elevation, and section of the new
building.
The triangle was supported on a cut-glass stem, with
the Royal and City Arms engraved thereon, and in-
serted in a glass base, on the surface of which were
inscribed, in a circle, the names of the members of the
committee, with the date of the laying of the stone. On
the four sides of tho base were the names of the Queen,
the Lord Mayor, the architect (Mr. J. B. Bunning), and
the contractor (Mr. William Trego).
The glass triangle and stand were placed upon an en-
graved zinc plate, with the following inscription:—
London, England, 1847-12-16

PUNCH'S POCKET BOOK for
.1848.

" Punch's Pocket-book for 1848" is glorious.
The illustrations are first-rate. Nothing, for in-
stance, can exceed the humour of Punch taking his
seat in the house of Commons by the side of Sir R.
Peel. The likeness of the ex-Premier is admirable—
there is no mistaking that broad expansive waistcoat,
surmounted by that broad expansive face. The letter-
press, too, is full of fun. " The Brown, Jones, and
Robinson's Failure " is an admirable illustration of
the uses to which the panic may be put by a man of
genius We presume that the portrait of the
gentlemen " who, if things go on like this much
longer, must deposit his title deeds," is a por •
trait of the Mr. Frederick Balsover, who,
on hearing of the failure of Brown, Jones,
and Robinson facetiously gave his tailor a cheque on
that firm, and then humanely requested his friend to
call at the tailor's, and tell the poor snip's wife "to
keep his razors out of the way, and to have an eye
on the water-butt." " Punch's Pocket-book for
1848" is, as regards fun, both pictorial and literary,
superior to any of its predecessors.

FUNERAL Or SIR CHARLES DALISIAC.—The mortal
remains of the late Sir C. Dalbiac were removed from
the Albany, to the family vault at Kirklington, near
Ripon, shortly after eight yesterday morning, to the
Euston-square terminus, where a special train was in
readiness to convey them to Rugby; whence they go by
the Midland Counties and York and Newcastle Railways
to Boroughbridge, where the Duke of Roxburghe and
other relatives were in attendance to accompany the
mournful procession to Kirklington.
• SLAVE TRADE.—By a Parliamentary paper yes-
terday printed an estimate is given of the expense of her
Majesty's ships-of-war employed for the suppression of
the slave trade, and of all their appointments, so as to
exhibit the aggregate charge to the country for their
support in the year 1846-47. The aggregate charge is
returned at 301,6231., comprising four items. The
estimate of the expense of the wages and victuals of the
ships-of-war employed in the suppression of the slave
trade is 220,2331.; the estimate of the wear and tear of
hulls, &c., 49,3131.; the estimate of the weer and tear of
the inaehilLery vt steain-vesels, 17,7901.; and the esti-
mate of the value of coals provided for the use of the
teana•vessels, 14,2871, making the aggregate charge
stated.
London, England, 1847-12-16

BANK RETURNS.

\From the London Gazette of Tusiday.)
w.Account, pursuant to the Act seventh and eighth
Yietoria, zap. 32, of the Average Amount of Bank
Notes, of the several Banks of Issue in England and
-Wales. in Circulation during the Week ending Satur-
day, the 27th day of Nov., 1847:- Average
PRIVATE BANKS. Amount.
Abingdon Bask, Abingdon-Knapp and C 0.., -
Andover Bank, Andover-Heath and C 0... 7,746
Ashford Bank, Ashford-Jemmitt and Pomfret 7,674
A.ylshaoa Aylsham-R. and E. Copeman 4,669
Aylesbury Old Bank, Aylesbury-Rickford
and Hunt 30,946
Baldock Bank and Baldock and Biggleswade
rya k, Baldock-Wells, Hogg, and Lindsell... 26,343
Barnstaple Bank, Barnstaple-DTake and Co 10,355
Basingstoke and Odiha.T. Bank, Basingstoke-
Cole, Seymour, and Co.
!,edtord hank, Bedford-T. Bernard . 28,877
Bedford and Bedfordshire Bank, Bedford-
Trapp, Halfhead, and Co.
revidley Bank, Bewdley-Nichols, Baker, and
11,758
)Veester and Oxfordshire Bank and Oxford
Bank. Bicester-Tubb, Wootten, and Co.
Immingham Bank, Birmingham-Attwoods,
Spooner, and Co
f)_iemir.gham and Warwickshire Bank, Birming-
harn--Lewis, Moilliett, and Co 12,541
aln.m.ll-grd Bank, Blandford-Bastard and Oak 6,605
13,t0n Bank, Boston-Garfit and Co 68,585
,Ann Bank, Boston-Gee and Co 13,721
Pri Ig7rater Bank, Bridgwater-E. &T. Sealey 7,849
B‘-istel Bank, Bristol-Miles, Harford, and Co. 30,142
•,reseley and Bridgnorth, and Bridgnorth and
Broseley Bank, Broseley-Messrs. Pritchard 19,988
Bt:ekingham Bank, Buckingham-Bartlett,
Parrott, and Co.
and Suffolk Bank, Sudbury Bank, Market
Bank, Bury-Oakes, Bevan, and Co 66,321
:Jury Bank, Banbury-Gillett and Tawney 26,623
:bury Old Bank, Banbury-Messrs. Cobb 40,505
City Bank, Bath-Moger and Son .. 1,944
.Fordshire Leighton Buzzard Bank, Leighton
Buzzard-Bassett and Grant 27,299
Oicmingham Bank, Birmingham-Taylor and
Lloyds
Bradford Old Bank, Bradford, Yorkshire-H
and A. Harris
Brecon Old Bank, Brecon-Wilkins and Co 55,816
Bridport Bank, Bridport-S. and W. E. Gundry 21,575
Brighton Union Bank, Brighton-Hall, West,
and Borrer
Burlington and Driffield Bank, Burlington-
Harding, Smith, and Co
Bury St. Edmunds Bank, Bury St. Edmunds-
J. Worlledge and Co.
a-omsgrove Bank and Stourbridge and Broms-
grove Bank, Bromsgrove-Rufford, Biggs,
and Co.
i:ambridge Bank, Cambridge-Mortlock and
Sons • 19,352
Cambridge and Cambridgeshire Bank, Cam-
bridge-Messrs. Forsters
C niterbury Bank, Canterbury-Hammond and
Co
Camarthen Bank, Carmarthen-Morris and
• Sons

6,218

21,181

2,977

12,720
London, England, 1847-12-16

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ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
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Capital 4300,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
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terests to meet other conveniencies or necessity.
Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION SF PROFITS.
The increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors
at the annual meeting held on the 12th May, 1847, to declare a fifth
bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each
policy effected on the profit scale.
EXAMPLES.

Perma- Sum the
•
" • Annual Policy Bon 1111
.4•coin nent Re- Assured
Age. E Pre- taken addition Bonus in ductlon of may bor.
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cn Premiums. Policy.
X s. LI X s d. £ a. d. £ s. d.
r 1837 243 9 3 112 8 6 18 4 6 494 8 18
X Xa. d. 1838 218 4 899 81015 13 5 445 0 0
60 1000 74 3 4 1839 192 110 86 9 3 13 4 9 396 11 1
1840 143 5 101 66 8 4 919 1 346 2 3
1841 138 14 2 61 17 6 9 9 296 13 4
1842 111 i 81 49 10 0 710 4 247 4 6

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London, England, 1847-12-16

CLERICAL,
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.No extra premium Is required for sea risk, or residence in any part
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BONUSES.
The two first Divisions averaged 221. per cent. on the premiums
paid ; the third 281: per cent. The fourth bonus, declared Jan. 1847,
averaged rather more than 36/. per cent., and from the large amount
of Profit reserved for future appropriation and other causes, the
Bonuses hereafter are expected to exceed that amount.
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London, England, 1847-12-16

COURT OF ALDERMEN.

ALDERMAN BALOMONS.
On Tuesday a Court was held for the purpose of re-
ceiving the return of the election of an alderman for the
Ward of Cordwainer, in the room of Thomas Wood,
Esq., resigned.
The Lord Mayor proceeded from the Mansion•house
to the Guildhall upon the occasion in full state, and a
vast number of persons assembled within and without
the walls of the building, in consequence of the high
respect in whieh Mr. David Salomons, who was a few
days ago returned as alderman of the ward, is held.
At one o'clock the doors of the court were thrown
open, and we do not remember any occasion in which
greater anxiety was shown to witness the proceedings of
the court. It will be recollected that when Mr. Salomona
appeared some years ago in the Court of Aldermen,
upon being returned for Aldgate Ward, there was a
general expression of regret amongst the members at
the obligation under which they lay to reject his
application for admission. The warm manner in which
he was received upon his attendance at the court
yesterday proved that the language in which that regret
was communicated was sincere.

The Aldermen were dressed in their violet gowns.
The CITY SOLICITOR formally reported to the Court
that a wardmote bad been held at Bow Church on the
6th of December, for the election of a fit and proper
person to fill the place of alderman for the ward of Cord-
weiner, in the place of Mr. Wood, and that Mr. David
Salomons was the only candidate, and was- duly elected
to that office.

Alderman COPELAND moved that Mr. Salomons be
callod in, which being seconded,
The new Alderman entered, accompanied by a vast
assemblage of private frionds, and was hailed with a
buzz of approbation.
Mr. Lott (one of the principal Common Councilmen
of Cordwainer Ward) introduced Mr. Salomons.
Alderman Salomons then shook hands with the Lord
Mayor, the Aldermen, and the principal officers of the
Corporation, and took his seat, immediately after which
the routine business of the Court was proceeded with.
London, England, 1847-12-16

EXTENSION OF THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE.

Alderman MusanovE gave notice that he would move
for leave to bring in a Bill to extend the elective fran-
chise for aldermen and common councilmen to every
person being a freeman of London, renting and occupy-
ing for a period of twelve months, a dwelling-house,
warehouse, counting•office, chambers, or other premises
within the ward, as a yearly tenant at the annual rent
of 101. and upward.—(Hear.)
London, England, 1847-12-16

SUPERANNUATED ALLOWANCES.

Mr. REYNOLDS moved for returns of the names
of all persons who have received superannuation al-
lowance under the Act 7th and Bth Victoria, c. 107,
intituled, " An Act to regulate and reduce the ex-
penses of the offices attached to the superior courts of
law in Ireland, payable out of the Consolidated Fund;"
their length of service in their respective offices ; the
amount of their salaries and emoluments in such
office; specifying what such salary or emolu-
ment arose from, whether by fees or other-
wise, and what those fees (if any) were derivable
from : of the names of all persons employed under the
new establishments created by the said Act 7 and 8
Vic. c. 107; their length of service in the office to
which they belonged respectively previous to their
appointment under the said Act ; the amount of their
salaries and emoluments in such office ; specifying
what such salary or emolument arose from, whether
by fees or otherwise, and what those fees
(o if any)
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The Motion of Mr. Anderton was then carried by an
mmense majority, only nine hands having been held up
'or the amendment.

A petition to both Houses of Parliament was then
agreed to, and ordered to be presented on Thursday,
according to the usual forms, and the result of the pro-
ceedings was ordered to be published in the usual
morning and evening papers.
The Court, which was specially called for the consi-
deration of the question of the Jewish disabilities, was
then adjourned.
Alderman Salomons was present during the whole of
the proceedings.
London, England, 1847-12-16

MAUNDER'S POPULAR TREASURIES.

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2 THE HISTORICAL TREASURY : an Outline of Universal
History; separate Histories of every Nation.
3. THE SCIENTIFIC and LITERARY TREASURY ; a copious
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4. THE TREASURY of KNOWLEDGE, and Library of Refer-
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London, England, 1847-12-16

THE NEW COAL MARKET.

On Tuesday the first stone of the New Coal-market,
in Lower Thames-street, was laid by Mr. David Allan,
in the presence of the committee having the execution
of the Act of Parliament for providing an improved site
for that building, and under the authority of the Court
of Common Council.
The underside of the stone was in this instance hol-
lowed out for the reception of the several coins of the
realm, which were arranged in avery ingenious manner
upon a glass triangle, on the sides of which were en-
graved the plan, elevation, and section of the new
building.
The triangle was supported on a cut-glass stem, with
the Royal and City Arms engraved thereon, and in-
serted in a glass base, on the surface of which were
inscribed, in a circle, the names of the members of the
committee, with the date of the laying of the stone. On
the four sides of the base were the names of the Queen,
the Lord Mayor, the architect (Mr. J. B. Bunning), and
the contractor (Mr. William Trego).
The glass triangle and stand were placed upon an en-
graved zinc plate, with the following inscription:—
" VICTORIA REGINA.

" The Coal-market of this city, established by the
Act of 47 George 111., cap. 68, being small and incon-
venient, an enlarged site was provided for a new market,
under the authority of the Act of the 9th of Victoria,
cap. .
" The first stone of this building was laid on Tuesday,
the 14th day of December, 1847, by David Allan, Esq.,
Deputy, the Chairman of the Coal and Corn and Finance
Committee of the Corporation of the city of London."
The committee afterwards dined at the Albion Ta-
vern, where they were provided with a magnificent
entertainment by the Messrs. Staples. Several of the
principal coal factors and coal merchants were amongst
the guests of the eommittee.
London, England, 1847-12-16

A R R I A G E.
M One half the world are desolately single, and the other
supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, er a
sense of right 'determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em-
bitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea
of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret rtn-
comprosing harry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity,
and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness
and social Content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set-
tlement. Honour end justice demand that health shouldform an item
In the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or
neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if
these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERIVELL'S little
MEMOIRS 'On Single and Married Life, " pub. In 2 vols., Is.
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by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and
Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely
pamphlets, but equal In quantity a library volnme, nor are they the
mere ephemeral scribblings of tho hour, but the study of the author's
life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob-
servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he
would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always
on the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be had 01
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London, England, 1847-03-08

THE TREATY OF VIENNA.

Mr. S. WORTLEY, seeing the Noble Lord the Fo-
reign Secretary in his place, wished to ask him a ques-
tion, which he hoped the Government would be able to
answer without detriment to the public service. It was
whether he could produce any document relative to the
Convention of 1831, in which words were shown to
have been introduced into the treaty of Vienna at the
instance of the Russian Ambassador?
Lord PALMERSTON answered that he would be
prepared to lay on the table of the House this evening
certain instructions of the two Russian Plenepotentiaries
in 1831, relative to this question. Also some extracts
from the dispatches of Lord Londonderry, bearing on
the same subject.

AMENDED DRAINAGE ACT.
Mr. EDWARD ELLICE, jun., seeing the Right
Hon. Baronet the Secretary of State for the Home De-
partment in his place, wished to ask when it was the in-
tention of the Government to proceed with the Drainage
Amendment Act. There had been many parties who
were pursuing at this crisis a certain course on the faith
of this Bill being passed, and it would therefore be ex-
tremely satisfactory to them if they knew when the Go-
verment intended to bring it before Committee.
Sir G. GREY said that it was the intention of the
Government to proceed with the measure on Wednesday
next. He had received several communications from
gentlemen in the west of Scotland, urging the Govern-
ment to proceed with the measure as speedily as possible.
London, England, 1847-03-08

kl&sip 4.0. N. 4.1

and Scenery," that the account of his decease will be
matter of sorrowful interest for all its readers, eubscri-
hers, and contributors. Anoiher of the deplorable in.
stances of misfortune in connexion with lite
rary powers of some eminence is furnished by
the career and demise of this lirely delineator of
.American society. Unlike poor Hewlett, Hooton does
not appear to have bean a long sufferer from the ills
incident to the precarious income acquired by writing
for the periodicals. Of this at least we are rejoiced, for
until these miserable cata.trophes become less frequent,
until indeed their recurrence be altogether prevented,
we shall regard the "Literary Fund Association" as
inefficient, and of a very suspicious utility. Th 3
Colonial is, as usual, varied and entertaining.
[We have not received the Railway Register for the
present month].
London, England, 1847-03-08

IRISH POOR:-LAW.

Mr. S. CRAWFORD presented a petition from the
inhabitants of Rochdale, praying the House to pass a
complete poor-law for Ireland, assimilating the system
of out-door relief to that which prevailed in England.
LIGHT DUES.

Mr. CHRISTIE presented a petition from a number
of shipowners praying that the light dues might be abo-
lished.

OUT-DOOR RELIEF (IRELAND).
Mr. SHAW presented a petition from a number of
Roman Catholic gentlemen residing in the King's County
against the system of out-door relief.

SPANI6II BONDHOLDERS.
Lord GEORGE BENTINCK presented a petition
from the chairman and deputy-chairman of the Spanish
bondholders, praying the assistance of the House in
obtaining redress from the Spanish Crown, in the matter
of a debt of upwards of 71,000,0001. sterling, alleged by
them to be due from the Spanish Government, princi-
pally to British subjects. The petitioners stated, that
out of 78,000,000/. debt, no interest had been paid, ex-
cept on 7,000,0001., although the Spanish revenues had
more than doubled since the 7th of August, 1834.
These petitioners further stated that that country had
for years past been increasing in prosperity, wealth, and
resources, and that the country had entirely restored her
credit with her native creditors, and the:), went
oa to say that it was not to poverty or inability
to meet their engagements or debts with British
creditors, that their defalcations were to be ascribed.
On the contrary, with regard to debts which
she had contracted with native capitalists long
subsequent to the period when these debts with
Great Britain were contracted, Spain had faithfully
and accurately discharged the interest, and still con-
tinued to discharge faithfully and punctually the
interest due upon such debts. The petitioners
went on to state that by a decree of the
Cortes, the national revenue of Spain had been
rendered liable to the payment of these liabilities; ne-
vertheless the Spanish Government did not discharge
the interest accruing to British capitalists. Under
these painful circumstances the petitioners took the
advice of the most eminent jurists and counsel learned
in the law of this country, and they had consulted her
Majesty's Attorney-General, and the result of that con-
sultation was that an opinion had been received that
the only mode of redress left against the bad faith of
Spain was to make application to that House or to the
Government. They stated that their opinion was that
the long oppression to which they had been subjected by
Spain,constituted a casus Lea Under these circum-
stances they had come to the House to beg that their
case might be taken into consideration, in order that
some mode of redress might be given to them, such as
might seem fit to the Government. The comclusion of
the petition prayed that the House would allow them to
be heard by counsel at the bar.
Mr. POULETT SCROPE presented a petition,
praying tor the introduction of an effectual system of
poor-law in Ireland.
London, England, 1847-03-08

THE PATRICIAN.

In this number we have an interesting account of
Bagley, the far-famed domain of Lord Lyttelton, situated
in the most picturesque part of Worcestershire—the
glories of which have been sung by Thomson, and which,
from its connexion with the literary history of our
country, may be regarded as classic ground. The curious
trials connected with the aristocracy are continued, and
we have in the present number the two trials of Lord
Mohan for murder. These trials are curious, giving a
singular insight into the state of the streets and taverns
of London towards the close of the seventeenth century,
and a view of the outrageous lives and conduct of the
roues and gallants who frequented them. On the 9th of
December, 1692, Lord Mohun agreed to assist Captain
Hill in an endeavour to abduct Mrs. Bracegirdle,
the celebrated actress. Capt. Hill's suit to that lady had
been previously rejected by her at the instance,as he ima-
gined, of Mr. Mountford, an actor. Mrs. Bracegirdle
had been spending the day at the house of a Mr. Page, in
Drury-lane; as she was quitting, at ten o'clock at night,
Captain Hill and Lord Mohun seized her and attempted
to force her into a carriage. Her cries brought Mr.
Page and his friends to her assistance, the assailants
were overcome, but they insisted on accompanying
Mrs.
Bracegirdle and her friends to her house, in Howard-
street. Having done this, they left, and, with drawn
swords, paraded before the house of Mountford,
in Norfolk-street, awaiting his return, and vow-
ing vengeance against him. While thus engaged
they were encountered by the watch, who demanded of
Lord Mohun why he had his sword drawn, to which
he replied that he was a Peer of the realm, and bid them
touch him if they durst. Mountford shortly afterwards
arrived, and Lord Mohun engaged him in a conversation,
during which Hill came up and stabbed him. Hill
escaped, and Lord Mohun was taken, tried, and acquit-
ted by his peers. A few years afterwards he was again
tried for the murder of Mr. Coote, who had been killed
in a duel, and again acquitted ; and at length his turbu-
lent career was cut short by a violent death. He was
killed in a duel with the Duke of Hamilton in Hyde-
park, who also fell. The present number likewise con-
tains several literary articles of merit, besides reviews of
various new publications, and critiques on the dramatic
' productions and exhibitions of the month.

SIMMO.N7DS'S COLONIAL MAGAZINE.
It is melancholy to open this periodical for March,
considering that one of its very ablest contributors has
perished since its last publication, and that too under
very mournful circumstances. Charles Ilooton has lat-
terly been so conspicuous in the pages of the Colonial,
by the republication of his " Sketches of Texan Life
London, England, 1847-03-08

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Half-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take place every MONDAY MORNING during. Lent. The
Performances will commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock.
The Programme will be varied on each occasion.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

AS-MI.I,PS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. \V. ISatty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.
THIS EVENING
Will be perfornAd Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE. The Royal Pa-
geant of Francis I. And the Performance of M. Pablo Famine and
his highly-trained Steed, (his first appearance-In Loudon).
To coneude with THE ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Men and Steed.
Box-oftice open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
amt commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
firoadfcot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the same name), entitled LILLY DAWSON ; or, A Poor
Story. Principal characters by Messrs. Lewis, Johnson, Heslop,
Saville, Phelps. Fredericks, Webb, Neville, Miss Terrey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
After which, Messrs. ASHBY and lIARDING will appear in a
Scene from Donizetti's Opera of " The Elixir of Love."
To conclude with the Barletta, called NICHOLAS NICKLEBY ;
or, Doings at Do-the-Boys Hall. In which Messrs. Meslop, Johnson,
Wilkinson, E. Stirling, Webb, Fredericks, Vining, Mrs. Williamson,
Mrs, Saville, Miss Richardson, Miss Terrey, Miss Barham, Mrs.
Daly, &c., will appear.
Box•ofhce open from eleven till four o'clock.

IHE WEATHER.—Stin OfficE, llama 7.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 35; Highest, 40 ; Noon, 42.

BAROMETER, 30 05.

WIND E.; dull and rainy in the morning: afternoon, fine

MARCH 8.
rfiERMOMETER, Lowest, 34 ; Highest. 42 ; Noon, 4L
BAROMETER, 30.18.—Wind N.N.W., cloudy.
London, England, 1847-03-08

AST LLY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
• Proprietor, Air. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE. The Royal Pa-
geant of Francis I. And the Performance of M. Pablo Fanque and
his highly-trained Steed, (his first appearance in London).
To conclude with THE ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Men and Steed.
Box•ofilce open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the same name), entitled LILLY DAWSON ; or, A Poor Girl's
Story. Principal characters by Messrs. Lewis, Johnson, Ilesiop,
Saville, Phelps. Fredericks, Webb, Neville, Miss Terrey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
After which, Messrs. ASHBY and lIARDING will appear in a
Scene from Donizetti's Opera of " The Elixir of Love."
To conclude with the Burletta, called NICHOLAS NICKLEBY ;
or. Doings at Do-the-Bev; Hall. In which Messrs. Mesiop, Johnson,
Wilkinson, E. Stirling, Webb, Fredericks, Vining. Mrs. Williamson,
Mrs. Saville, Miss Richardson, Miss Terrey, Miss Barham, Mrs,
Daly, &c., will appear.
Box-office open from eleven till four o'clock.
London, England, 1847-03-08

l'art XX VI.

Proportionately with the progress and development of
art, the engravings in this periodical become more and
more meritorious. Instead of the crude productions of
an embryo genius, we have representations of the mas-
terpieces of the greatest painters the civilised moderns
tan enumerate. For example, there are copies from the
" Descent from the Cross," the " Hippopotamus and
Crocodile Combat and Hunt," and the " Rainbow," by
Itubens ; there are the " Fresco of Aurora"—" rosy-
cheeked Aurora"—who has appeared _ _

" Even as the sun with purple-coloured face,
Had ta'en his last leave of weeping morn,"
by Guido, the " Seaport," by Claude, the " Adoration
of the Shepherds," by Spagnoletto, " The Nativity,"
by Rembrandt. a landscape by Wouverman, " Boers
kerry-making," by Oetade, and a multitude of other
compositions. For moderation of price, lavish illus-
tration, minuteness of engraving, and clearness of
Printing, the " Pictorial Gallery" has scarcely ever been
surpassed.

POPULAR ATLAS OF IHE WORLD, con-
sisting of detailed Maps of the different Parts of the
Globe, illustrated by Geographical and Statistical
bescriptions. Edited by James Wyld, Geographer to
the Queen and H. R. H. Prince Albert. No. I.
thThis atlas, when completed, will be the cheapest in
it° world, and, judging from the present number,
will be also one of the most beautifully got up, and
of the most accurate. It is intended to be completed
C„24 maps, each of which will be 23 inches by 28
,gnB. and each number will contain two of these maps.
,e editor states that his object is to republish such a
odection of maps as shall supply the wants of the ma-
titY of the reading, travelling, or trading public. The
aps will all be upon a sufficiently large scale to show
'yell' important place, and enlarged plans of important
v,,,,lities will be added as appendices, together
7" tabular views of the terrestrial and
ile'estial phenomena. The British colonial depen-
dencies will be delineated on separate sheets, and
orationgphical, topographical, and. statistical infor-
-1 will be given up to the day of publication.
object has as far as the present number is con
tt,-,ued, been fully accomplished. The map of Europe is
d° babe
the most beautiful specimens of map engraving
ostible.
dt nave ever seen. Every important place is marked
(Pitn in the most beautifully clear and distinct manner
As a school atlas, and an atlas for general
PurPeses, this will supersede every other.
London, England, 1847-03-08

-NESS AND ELGIN It AILWAY-
km
Pholders who have not lodged their claims are re-
t„
t; Ind in their Scrip, with a view to receiving their Divi-
atti 1,10741,Z of the Secretaries, G. Anderson and C. Stewart,
—"ttlo weeks from this date, as the Directors are about to
nub the Compaq.
-"". 28 March, 1847.

G. ANDERSON.
C. STEWART.
London, England, 1847-03-08

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY

SIMMONDES COLOMAL MAGAZINE.

It is melancholy to open this periodical for March,
considering that one of its very ablest contributors has
perished since its last publication, and that too under
very mournful circumstances. Charles Hooton has lat-
terly been so conspicuous in the pages of the Colonial,
by the republication of his " Sketches of Texan Lite
and Scenery," that the account of his decease will be
matter of sorrowful interest for all its readers, subscri-
bers, and contributors. Another of the deplorable in-
stances of misfortune in comic xion with lite.
rary powers of some eminence is furnished by
the career and demise of this lively delineator of
American society. Unlike poor Hewlett, Hooton does
not appear to have been a long sufferer from the ills
incident to the precarious income acquired b 7 writing
for the periodicals. Of this at least we are rejoiced, for
until these miserable catastrophes become less frequent,
until indeed their recurrence be altogether prevented,
we shall regard the "Literary Fund Association" as
inefficient, and of a very auspicious utility. Tll-3
Colonial is, as usual, varied and entertaining.
[We have not received the Railway Register for the
present month].
London, England, 1847-03-08

erttrb IZZlitton

SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

TO THE PROPRIETORS OF EAST INDIA STOCK.

LADIES GENTLEMEN,
THE Death of your highly-respected Director,
WILLIAM ASTELL, Esq., M.P., having caused a Vacancy
in the House List of Directors, to be proposed for re-election, on
WEDNESDAY, the 14th of next month, t have the honour to inform
you, that, in accordance with the pledge given in my Address of the
10th July, 180, it is my determination to proceed to the Ballot on
this occasion.

....... ____......
In my various communications daring a =vase of five years, I
have laid before you the grounds on which I venture to hope for
your support, and while offering my grateful acknowledgments for
the flattering encouragement I have received, I respectfully solicit
your suffrages on the day of election.
Permit me to add, that, having no other pursuit, should you do
me the honour to elect me to a seat in the direction of your affairs,
it will be my earnest endeavour to merit your confidence, by devot-
ing myself exclusively to the faithful discharge of my duties, with
the importance of which I am deeply impressed.
I have the honour to be, with great respect,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
W. J. EASTWICIE.

London Tavern, Bth March. 1847.
P. S. My Committee will At daily at the London Tavern, Bishops-
gate-street, where the attendance of friends Is earnestly requested.
London, England, 1847-03-08

STATE OF TRADE•

TILE LACE TRADE.—PIain bobbin nets are scarcely so
much in demand as at our last report. There is, however,
no surplus ssock, and they maintain their price. Quillings
have a very dull sale. Many parcels of lever thread fancies
are cleared off, placing that department in a more healthy
state. Prices for these things have risen to some extent, for
best new patterns. Goods fur American orders are in course
of preparation ; and German buyers are beginning to operate
for the Leipsic fair. There is, however, unusual caution mani-
fested on the part of buyers, which makers of goods will do
veil to notice, so as to regulate their production by it. It
will be most profitable and safe for all parties.
llosixity.—The cotton hosiery branches are a shade better.
The drawer and pantaloon branch in some shops is consider-
ably better, but others are sho.t of employment. The silk
glove branch is in a lamentable state, foreign lace gloves
being more in fashion. The plain silk hose trade keeps a
shade improved.
The manufacture of figured muslins and muslin laces con-
tinues to occupy the attention of mechanics in this town, and
several new manufactures will shortly be introduced into
the fashionable world from the bobbin-net machine.—Not-
tinghani Review.

The " oldest inhabitant" is said to be a woman now
living in Moscow, in Russia, who is 168 years of age• At
the age of 122 she married her fi.th husband.
London, England, 1847-03-08

EVENING, MARCH o'o 18,17.

LATEST PRICES OF SHAR ES,
HI BANKS, ASSURANCE. AND OTHER COM.

PANIES' sTOCK.

From tie Oific
PUBLISHED EVERY TUENDAY
LONDON, FRIDAY,
JOINT-STOCIE

!Li List,
AND FRIDAY EY/INTS G.

MARCH 5.
azircir.s.
London, England, 1847-03-08

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
Boxes, Is., Half price, 6d.; Pit, 6d.; Gallery, 3d. Private Boxes,
H. Is. and 10s. 6d.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed WILDFIRE, THE GIPSY HORSE-STEALER;
or, The Fortunes and Chances of War. Characters by Messrs.
Hicks, Dale, Searle, Bird, Raymond, Forman, Howard, Miss Vin-
cent, Mrs. Lee, Miss Pearce, &c.
After which, THE MAGIC HARP OF ALTENBERG ; or, The
Orate of the Old Abbey Ruins. In which Mr. Hicks and Miss Yin-
tout will pertorm.
To conclude with THE HOUSE DOG ; or, Different Positions.
London, England, 1847-03-08

CANDLEonuaIsednAIARRET, INVERNESS.—
This market
was held
town did not v7day, Thursday, and Friday last. The
pomes
such busy a
occasions. Still there
the manufactures of thewas a ppearance as on previous
good display of pottery, and of
tinsmith and cooper
Yarn, fine, strong, and of good colour also,
waso n the streets.
displayedin
considerable quantities; of cheese
only produced 24. The horpsr.ienel and butter carts Friday
erica, as anticipated, was
prices were high. A pair of fine
good, with a large &mend;
; draught from 251. to 45/. ;
horses brought I()0/.
horses from
22s . the stone,
garcons 101. to 161. Butter brought!'
Plaiding from
261 b. ; and cheese 6s. to 7s. per stone
Is. 3d. to Is. Gd.; yarn 20. to 3d. percut.—inyt,..... courier.
WHALES.—Last week the islanders
of --.41a3T, Ork
ney, captured, out of a large flock of whales, 149, in -
Fierce-
ness Bay, after vets' little trouble. They have since sold
them in town for 2161. The " bottle noses" are very fat at
this season, and the above lot is thought to be a good Bp, c
or the purchasers.—Jdin o' Groat Journal.
THE REPRESENTATION OF LEWES.—Sir lIOP 111-.41
Elphhastone Bart., is about to reign his seat for Lewes, a :d
R. Perfect,'Esq., a gentleninn whose estates lie in East
: • nerset, but who has spent a great portion of the last five
veins in Brighton, and belongs to most of our local charitable
institutions, will take the field on the Liberal interest. Mr
Perfect is a gentleman in all prime of life. of great intelli-
gence and experience in public aflairs, and has always taken
a decided part in politics on the Liberal s;de. Mr. .1), r'ect's
address to the electors of Lewes will appear today, at d the
election will, it is supposed, take place within a fortnight.
The town has beeni3 ricagrtonasslieder,
ail: there is no doubt of Mr. i
Perfect's return.—
London, England, 1847-03-08

L'ECO DI SAVONAI?OLA. No. 1.

We have here submitted to our notice the first number
of a little publication of an unusual and interesting
character ; namely, an Italian periodical, written,
printed, and published in London. We have
examined it with care and impartiality, and confess
ourselves singularly disappointed. To us religious
tolerance is everything; and we reverence that prin-
ciple so truly, that we are prepared to contemn bigotry
at home as much as the bigotry of an Inquisition, or a
Smith field ahlo-da-fe. Here is an example of the tolera t ion
of the Eco di Savonarola, page 27 .—" La religion di Gesu
religione di amore, rappresentandoci it Signore come
padre delle anime che egli ha create, specialmente di
coloro che credono net Vangelo del suo Figlio Gesu. Le
religione di Roma a religion di terrore. Ella
rappresenta it nostro Dio come un giudice severo,
seduto sovra trono di maestil, guardando con piglio
sdegnoso le sue creature, e lanciando folgori per punire
i loro peccati, ele loro tralezze. In una parole Roma ha
modellato le sue credenze sulle tavola delle Legge dettata
sul Sinai, e nei sul Nuovo Testamento dove sta
seritto Dio e Carita." That is not the to-
lerance we can applaud ; that is not a mode
of argument in accordance with the liberalising spirit of
the age ; it is not the toleration which was avowed by
the Ministers of her Majesty's Government on the second
reading of Mr. Watson's Bill, or the toleration pro-
nounced, on Tuesday evening in the House of Commons,
by the late Secretary for the Home Department.