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London, England, 1840-08-28

1. A small yearly or weekly contribution will secure the
most ample return for after life; thus-21. 12s. per annum (Is.
a week) at 20 will at 65 give the policy holder the choice of an
annuity for life of 471. 16s. 6d. : 3941. 1 ls. in cash; or policy
without further contributions of 4661. at death.

2. Two-thirds at any time lent on deposit of policy, being a
fund always available during sickness or want of employment.
3. Two-thirds of all payments returned to representatives in
case of premature death.
The report to the Annual General Meeting of Proprietors,
prospectuses, tables, &c., may be obtained at the office of the
Society, by letter or otherwise, 26, Cornhill, London, or at
any .f its Branches throughout the country.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Sec.

BENEVOLENT FIRE and LIFE IN-
SURANCE, and NATIONAL BENEFIT SO-
CIETY, 351, Strand.

Capital, 250,0001.
Under the Management of a Board of Directors.

This Society, in addition to the general business of Insur-
ance Companies, has been formed for the purpose of enabling
persons of very moderate means to attain these objects hitherto
confined to the more wea.thy, viz.:-
Ist. Insuring their lives in sums from 5/. and upwards, se-
curing Deferred Annuities as a provision for Old Age ; Weekly
Allowances during Sickness ; and Endowmlnts for Children,
the Premiums being divided into Monthly Instalments for the
convenience of the Insured. Also for the protection of such
as possess only a small personal property, Insurances are effected
against loss by Fire, in sums from 101. to 1001., by Quarterly
Payments ; thus Household Goods, Wearing Apparel, Stock
in Trade, Workmen's Tools, &c., to the value of 20/. can be
Insured, on payment of Sixpence every Three Months, duty
included.

The attention of the Public is particularly directed to this
very novel feature, for the man to whom this fact is known, will
henceforth deserve little sympathy should he become the victim
of a calamity, against the evils of which he could so readily
have guarded.
Prospectuses, detailing at length the various modes and rates
of Insurance, can be obtained on application at the office, 351,
Strand, or to any of the Society's Agents.
HENRY WILSON, Actuary and Secretary.
London, England, 1840-08-28

VP 144 ING EDI-141

-r AL AND MILITARY INTEL-

LIGENCE.

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it-t seven weeks ago Captain Gray and a detach-
:3l the Royal 11Iirines were ordered to hold them-
in readiness to proceed from Woolwich to do duty
mbroke, and relieve a detachment of the Ply-

i-oa.,th division stationed there. The Vesuvius steam-
vessel, Lieutenant-Commander W. S. Blount, was or-
dered to call for them on her return from disembarking
a division of the 29th Regiment at Leith. On the ar-
rival of the Vesuvius at Leith, she was ordered to pro-
ceed to Hull to convey the depot of the 77th Regiment
to Dover, and has been since constantly occupied in
conveying betwixt Ireland and the ports in the English
Channel, and consequently Captain Gray and the de-
tachment of Marines still remain at Woolwich.
On Wednesday the Alban steam-vessel, Master John
King, which only arrived on Saturday from San Sebas-
tian, was ordered to be in readiness yesterday (Thurs-
day) to receive Captain Gray and the detachment, and
convey them to Pembroke. These orders were counter-
manded, and the Alban left Woolwich without the men
on Wednesday night, and proceeded for Dover, where
She will embark a company of the 77th Regiment and
convey them to Southampton, where they will be em-
baeked on heard the new Merchant steam-ship the Orien-
tal, and she will sail on Tuesday, the Ist of September, for
Gibraltar, Malta, and Alexandria. It thus appears that
weeks may elapse in the movement of troops on home
stations, while those intended for the Mediterranean
service are despatched with the greatest speed, without
waiting the opportunity of Admiralty vessels proceeding
to the same destinations. The quantity of military
stores forwarded to Gibraltar and the Mediterranean
ports within the last seven weeks has been considerable.
The Numa transport, Coleman master, Lieutenant
Howe, R.N., agent, arrived at Gibraltar on the od
inrtant, with 3,500 barrels of gunpowder and other
naval and military stores on board. Each barrel con-
tains 90ib., and as l lb. Boz. is a sufficient charge for a
3.2.-pounder, this quantity would be sufficient for
210,000 charges. The Index, a hired schooner, is on
her rrogress to the Mediterranean with a similar cargo.
The Vanguard, 80-gun ship, Captain Sir David Dunn,
is at Spithead, and wili,imniediately sail for Gibraltar,
wlica she completes her number of seamen. She
takes out detachments of the Royal Artillery and Royal
M rives, and has 800 barrels of ball cartridges on board.
'Lc Inconstant, 36-gun ship, Captain D. Pring, was
or.:cred round from Cork last week, and is in Ply-
mouth harbour receiving two companies of the Royal
Artillery for Gibraltar, and she has 400 barrels of ball
cartridges on board, besides other military stores. Each
bare; of ball cartridges contains 500, making 600,000
rounds, on their way to the Mediterranean. As British
so:diers on foreign stations are rot generally recruits,
they do not require such a quantity of ball cartridges
for prac!ice, and it is not probable they are only in-
tended for firingfeux de joie.
London, England, 1840-08-28

GREENWICH POLICE.

On Thursday Mr. Malalieu, the superintendent of
the R division of police, came before the Magistrates
to report the decision of the Commissioners of Police
in reference to the case of Thomas Smith, one of the
constables of the division, the circumstances of which
have already appeared.
It will be recollected that the constable in question
made a charge, at the last meeting. of the Magistrates,
against a man ❑amed Benjamin Allen of having assaulted
him, and he swore that he was called in to clear the
Pilot public-house, East Greenwich ; and that in endea-
vouring to do so, after hearing a cry of murder, he was
assaulted by Allen ; and he also swore that he had not
been in the house at all before on the same evening,
and that he had never drawn his cutlass, or threatened
to use it.

Several respectable witnesses that were produced on
behalf of Allen, proved, however, that the constable had
been drinking for nearly two hours in the Pilot public-
house, and that he had drawn his cutlass and threatened
to run it into Allen, and that this caused the disturb-
ance ; and the Magistrates thereupon dismissed the
charge of assault, and directed that copies of the depo-
sitions should be forwarded to the Commissioners of
Police, in order that they might take what steps they
considered proper in the matter, on behalf of the public.
Mr. Malalieu now informed the Bench that the Com-
missioners having attentively perused the depositions,
were of opinion that the circumstances of the case re-
quired that a furtherinvestigation of the matter should
take place, in order that the law seould be put in force
against the constable, either for the offence of perjury, or
for misconduct in his capacity of police constable, and
he therefore prayed the Magistrates to appoint a day
for the investigation, and to determine whether they
would proceed upon the charge of perjury, or upon that
of misconduct.

Mr. THACKERAY, the Chairman, said that the course
the Commissioners had adopted, was no other than
he should have expected from his knowledge of their
anxiety to protect the public by every means in their
power, and to remove from the force under their control
every individual whose conduct rendered him an object
of suspicion. At the same time he must express his
opinion that there would be technical difficulties in the
way of making out the charge of perjury, although, cer-
tainly the charge of misconduct was one that could well
be sustained.

Mr. Malalicu said that the moment the Magistrates
gave their decision upon the former occasion, the con-
stable was suspended ; and he was now in custody, await-
ing any charge that might be preferred against him.
The CHAIRMAN then directed the summonses, and
the other steps necessary to be taken, with a view to the
charge being gone into against the constable, and an
early day was appointed for the hearing of the case.
London, England, 1840-08-28

PUBLICATIONS.

Now raedy, in 2 vols. post Bvo., price 21s. bound,
NARRATIVE OF THE
WAR IN AFFGHANISTAN.
By Captain HENRY HAVELOCK,
Aide-de-Camp to Major-Gen. Sir Willoughby Cotton, G.C.B.
and K. C. H., commanding the Bengal Forces.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
Orders received by all Booksellers.

Just published, in 2 vols., Bvo., with numerous Illustrations and
a Map,
JOURNAL of a RESIDENCE in CIR-
eV CASSIA, during the Years 1837, 1838, and 1839.
By JAMES STANISLAUS BELL, Esq.
Edward Moxon, Dover-street.
London, England, 1840-08-28

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.
There has been a fair supply of English Wheat this
week, not much other Grain, and a good quantity of
Foreign Wheat and Oats. Toe elntinuAnce of fine wea-
ther has caused the Wheat trade to be very dull, and
Monday's pric?s cannot be obtained. In other Grain no
variation. Four met very little demand. London Ave-
rages—Wheat, 15,437, 793. 6d. ; Oats, 4,735, 325. 81. ;
Beans, 1,083, ; Pease. 650, 48s. 3d.
SMITHFIELD MARKET.
A large supply of Beet; the demand very dull ; but a
reduction was not acceded to. Mutton and Lamb in
request, and a brisk trade doing in both; the coarse sur;s
of mutton :cold at an advance of 2d. per stone, but mid-
dling and prime Downs were unaltered. Lamb was 4d.
higher. Veal realised 4d. to 61 advance, and inferior
Pork. about 2d. Beef, 3s. 2d. to 4s. 4d.; Mutton,
3s. Bd. to 4s. 10d. ; Veal, ss. to ss. Bd.; Lamb, 44. Bd.
to ss. 6d. ; Pork, 4a. 6d. to ss. 4d.—Beasts, 652, Sheep
and Lambs, E,500, Calves, 344, Pigs, 327.
COLONIAL MARKET.
Prices were &intl., but the operations privately were on
a small scale, and the public auctions were unimportant.
Few vessels have arrived since our last report.

.TEA MARKET.
There was little activity in the market, but prices were
firm-; a part only of that offered at public sale was sold.
Company's Congou at 2s. 34d. cash.
TALLOW MARKET.
Prices did not give way for P. Y.' Candle, but the
demand was limited, both on the spot and for arrival.
The former 525. 6d., and the latter 525. Dd. per cwt

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
The Hamburgh Mail of the 25th inst. has arrived,
bringing the Exchange on London A shilling lower 13
14i ; Gold the same as last post, 427 ; Metal, 1051- ;
Bank Actions, 1,695. The above mail does not bring
any news of importance.
All the Foreign Ambassadors residing at Vienna have
assembled at Marienbad.

LIVERPOOL COTTON• MARKET, THURSDAY.—We
have had a dull flat market to-day, the sales 2,000 bags,
chiefly American.

LIVERPOOL SHARE LIST, AUG. 26.
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Grand Junction Half Share
Ditto Quarter Shares, 55 ex.div.
New Quarter Shares
London and Brighton 2O
The Market has been very quiet to-day, and prices
tending downwards.
London, England, 1840-08-28

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

Sixth Week Ofl-aines'"Lieof the Hatchet." The extra-
ordinary success of this gorgeous Spectacle is beyond con-
ception. Upwards of 75,000 persons have already witnessed
the grand Tableaux d'action and military evolutions of the
hundred Female Warriors. Revival of "My Poll and My
Partner Joe.

THIS EVENING, AUG. 28.
Will be aeted a Grand Historical Spectacle, of unequalled splen
dour, entitled
JANE OF THE HATCHET.
Supported by the entire strength of the Company,
and One Hundred Female Warriors.
After which, the Comic Drama of
A DAY AFTER THE FAIR.
To conclude with the Nautical Drama of
MY POLL AND MY PARTNER JOE.

UNDER HER MAJESTY'S IMMEDIATE
PATRONAGE.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS._
ELEVENTH WEEK, and CONTINUED BRILLIANT
SUCCESS of BEETHOVEN'S BATTLE SINFONIA,
With its novel and effective Introductions !
London, England, 1840-08-28

ADAMSON V. MITCHELL AND ANOTHER.

This was a Special Jury case.
The object of the action was to recover 81/. for 27
days' demurrage of a vessel which had been chartered
to bring a cargo of hemp from Russia to any port be-
tween the Humber and the Tay, the captain to call at
Elsineur for orders. He did so, but found none. Hav-
ing put to sea and met with an accident, he returned to
Elsineur, and finally sailed to Hull without any further
orders. On his arrival nobody came forward to claim
the cargo. He then advertised it on the Exchange,
and the defendants claimed it, and directed him to go
to Kirkaldv. lie objected, unless they would repay
281. paid for port dues and the demurrage then due.
They offered a part, which was refused. Eventually
the factor unloaded the cargo at his own risk, rather
than allow the demurrage to go on any longer.
The JUDGE said he thought the captain, in the ab-
sence of instructions, had exercised a sound discretion
in going to Hull.
London, England, 1840-08-28

THE FUNDS.

The settling of the British- Account yesterday has
passed off better than was anticipated. There was also
one failure, and that of minor importance.
Consols opened this morning at 90 for the Account,
but soon after the market became heavy, and they re-
ceded to 891 since which the market has a better
appearance, and Consols have again reached 90. i
for the Account ; Exchequer Bills 21 23 prem.., Bank
Stock, 1681 1691; India Stock, 2481 2491.
In the Foreign Market Spanish Active rather heavy,
left off 251, at present receded to 24i 25 ; Deferred,
121 ; Passive, 5- 6i ; Portuguese left 34i 351, at pre-
sent 34i 35i ; Three per Cents., 221 23 ; Colombian,
lower 241 ; Mexican, 281-729 ; Brazilian 791 801 ;
Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents., .511 2 ; Five per
Cents., 1014 1021.
Shares—Great Western Railway, 23 24 premium ;
London and Brighton, 10 91 discount ; Blackwell,
1 1 discount ; Birmingham, 79 81 premium ; South-
ampton, 56 57 per share ; Croydon, 111 2 per share ;
Greenwich, 61 71 per share ; Manchester and Birming-
ham, 101 91 discount.
PRICES OF SHARES THIS DAY AT ONE.
RAILWAYS. Paid. Per Share.
Birmingham and Gloucester BO .... 70
Great North of England ... ..... 65
Great Western
London and Blackwall
London and Croydon (Trunk)... 131 . to
Ditto Scrip -
JOINT STOCK BANKS.
London and Westminster -
MINES.
Real Del Monte. Registered 63 -
Ditto Unregistered

HALF-PAST ONE.
Yesterday the British Market which was in n boiste-
rous state, thin morning has heeonie calm. We hear
that some of the small fry, the Alley speculators, have
not made their appearance to settle their differences.
Money in the House is at 41 to ?; per cent. for Oc-
tober Account, and 5 per cent. for a few days.
Consols at present 90h for October 14th ; Money,
89 ; Exchequer Bills lower, 20 21 18 20 premium ;
India Bonds, 4 discount, Bank Stock, 169, India Stock,

In the Foreign Market Spanish Active 25 ; Pas-
sive, 6 ; Portuguese, 34i- ; Three per Cents., 22 3- ;
Mexican, 284 ; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents.,
511 ; Five per Cents., 1021.
In Shares very little doing.

PNENING
London, England, 1840-08-28

PRUSSIAN AMNESTY.

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the father of their country, have been treasonable acts against the
person of e guilty of
King or
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the State, of insults against the King's Majesty,
participation in unlawful associations, or excitement of
discontent against the Government or its officers, may
be delivered from that portion of the penalties of impri-
sonment or fine to which they have been sentenced
which remains unexpired and unpaid, as likewise that
they be exonerated from the costs of the judicial pro-
ceedings ; likewise, that all pending proceedings, and
such as have not yet commenced, be entirely
suppressed, and the parties in question restored
to their right to bold public offices. Such as have fled
from justice into other countries, or have escaped from
prison, and thus evaded the punishment to which they
were condemned, are exempted from this act of grace.
But I reserve the power of taking the cases of such as
shall within six months' return, and surrender theta
selves for trial, into consideration. No person is, how-
ever, obliged to avail himself unwillingly of the terms of
this amnesty, but such as choose may have the pro-
-1 with
n thee
ceedings instituted against them carried on to a judicia
decision. I expect personally an expression of thanks
for this act of clemency,
feeling that, by it, I am fulfilling a holy command, be_
remainingan
which satisfied
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Souci, August 10, 1840,
(signed) " FREDERICK WILLIAM."" To the Minister of State."
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revered late
father,
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" Sansmory.
In consequettee of the emission of the above, the
state pp;seuep at Posen (five in number) have been set
at liberty.

Tn e Governors of the Lock Hospital have to'Ken
on lease the garden ground opposite the Duke of N:ork's
School, to build the hospital and a chapel thereunto. The
lease of the present one expires 41 two years. T'oe Mar..
quis of Westminster objected to renew it on ally land on
the Pimlico estate.
London, England, 1840-02-26

mE Ts
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EPTOY LFIOTRA 3Nm
TL j
AF
LE
AAS Ss ASSURANCE

This Society APPROPRIATES the WHOLE of the PRO-
FITS to the reduction of the Premiums of its Members, and
this is UNDIMINISHED by AGENCY or COMMISSION,
the business of this Society being conducted without incurring
that expense. The effect of the principle of Mutual Assur-
ance, so carried out, is shown by the abatement of FORTY
per Cent. declared for the ensuing year, upon the Premiums of
Members of Five Years' standing, and which abatement has
been computed on data justifyingt he expectation of the conti-
nuance of an equal rate of abatemeat, at least, throughout the
remaining term of life._

This abatement of Forty per cent., the amount being laid
out in a new Assurance, is equivalent to a bonus of one-third
of the amount of the existing Policy.
A Reduced Table of Rates for Assurances not claiming Profit.
RICHARD HEATHFIELD, Superintendent.
Princes-street, Bank, Jan. 1, 1840.
London, England, 1840-02-26

MANCHESTER AND LEEDS RAIL-
WAY.
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the act of in-
corporation, the HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the MAN-
CHESTER and LEEDS RAILWAY COMPANY will be
held at the Company's Offices, Clowes's Buildings, Hunt's
Bank, in Manchester, on THURSDAY, the 12th day of March
next, at Twelve o'clock at noon precisely.
Dated this 18th day of February, 1840.
HENRY HOULDSWORTH, Chairman.
Clovres's Buildings, Hunt's Bank, Manchester.
London, England, 1840-02-26

CONTRACTS FOR PEAS AND OATS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE COMPTROLLER FOR
VICTUALLING AND TRANSPORT SER-
VICES, SOMERSET-PLACE, FER.IS, 1640.
THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUT-
ING the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of
the UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE-
LAND do hereby give Notice, that on THURSDAY, the sth
of March next, at One o'clock, they will be ready to treat with
such Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying and
delivering into her Majesty's Victualling Stores at Deptford,
the undermentioned Articles, viz.:—.

When tabs delivered.
(Half in a fortnight,
and the remainder
PEAS NO Quarters in a fortnight after-
wards.
OATS SOO Quarters—Within ten days.
Samples (not less than two quart; of sleek) must be pro-
duced by the parties tendering. The Constalons if the Con-
tracts may be seen at the said Office.
No Tender will be received after One o'clock on the Day
of Treaty, nor any noticed, unless the Party attends, er an
Agent for him duly authorized in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admi-
ralty, and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for
," and must also be delivered at Somerset-place.
London, England, 1840-02-26

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AS-
SURANCE AND DEFERRED ANNUITY SO-
CIETY, 26, CORNHILL, LONDON.

EASTER2i BRANCII.-5, Castle-stick, St. Mary A.
Capital, 500,0001.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
DIRECTORS.

T. LAMIE MURRAY, Esq., Cliairman.
Col.:Sir B urges Camac, K. C. S. ( Robert Hollond. Esq., M.P.
John Elliotson, M.D., F. R. S. George Lungley, Esq.
H. Gordon, Esq. I John Rawson, Esq.
Joseph Thompson, Esq.
AUDITORS.
Dr. Olinthus Gregory, F.R.A. S.
Professor Wheatstone, F. R. S.
ACTUARY.
W. S. B. Woolhoase, Esq., F. R. A. S.
By the new principles of Life Assurance and Deferred An-
nuities, founded by this Society, the moral obligation of all
classes of making a provision for a family or for old age is
largely enhanced, by the immediate advantages secured to the
Assured themselves.
The detailsof the principles of the Society, its improvement
in the system of Assurance, its economical arrangements in
favour of the Assured, its extensive Tables, &c., will be found
in its Prospectus, which may be obtained at the Offices of the
Society, 26, Cornhill, London, or at any of its Branches
throughout the Country.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.
London, England, 1840-02-26

CONTRACTS FOR LINSEED OIL, TAR, PITCH,

AND TALLOW.

DLFARTMENT OF THE STOREKEEPERAILNERAL OF
THE NAVY, SOMERSET-PLACE, Fee. 25, 1840.
rir HE COMMISSIONERS for EXE-
CUTING the OFFICE of LORD HIGH AD-
MIRAL of the UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT
BRITAIN and IRELAND, do hereby give Notice, that en
THURSDAY, the 9th April next, at Ono o'clock, they will
be ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Con-
tract, for supplying her Majesty's several Dock Yards with
LINSEED OIL,
STOCKHOLM TAR,
STOCKHOLM, ARCHANGEL, or BRITISH-MADE

PITCH. and
RISSIA TALLOW.
Distributions of the Articles, Samples of the Tallow, and
Forms of the Tender, may be seen at the said Office.
No Tender will be received after one o'clock, on the day
of Treaty, nor sty noticed, unless the Party attends, or an
Agent for him duly authorized in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Ad-
nil alty, and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender
for ," and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, as-
oompanied by a Letter signed by two responsible persons, en-
gaging to become bound with the person tendering, in the sum
of 1,000/. for the due performance of each of the Contracts
for Oil, Tar, and Tallow ; and by one responsible person in
the sum of 4001., for the Pitch.
London, England, 1840-02-26

OP BRITANNIA.

The Music imposed and seleoted by Mr. H. R. Bishop.
Dress Boxes, 7s. ; Seenn4 Price, 3s. &I.; First and Seeonti
Cirelea, as. ; Second Pnee, Ss. ed. ; Pit, es. ; Soeond Price,
2s. ; Gallery, h.
Doors to Ise opened at half-past Sir—the performance* to
eommonee at Seven .'Clook.

Tiekots and plaass for the Boxes to be take❑ of Mr. Netter,
at the Box-ottee. from Ten till Pour, where Season Ticketa
may be had upon application.
Private Boxes is be bad solely of Mr. Andrews, bookeeller,
167, New Bond-street.
London, England, 1840-02-26

COMPLETE FOR SIX SHILLINGS.

Works roeently included in the " STANDARD NOVELS' :
Captain CHAMIER'S BEN BRACE. One Vol. 6s.
Miss EDGEWORTH'S HELEN. One Vol. 6s.
Sir E. L. BULWER'S LAST DAYS of POMPEII.
One Vol. 6e.
Mr. HOOK'S JACK BRAG. Ono Vol. Os.
Mr. LOVER'S RORY O'MORE. On• Vol. is.

Mr. COOPER'S PRECAUTION. One Vol. ffs. &e.
Embellished with Engravings from Designs by FRANKLIN,
GEORGE CRUIXSIIANK, LOVER, LEECH,

CAWSE,

Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
•,,.. Orders received by all Booksellers.
London, England, 1840-02-26

MIRROR."

Engravings—The three South-American Indians exhibiting
in Regent-street; Scott Column, Glasgow; Novelties in Lon-
bon Street Architecture; Seat of the War in India; Fortress
of Kelat ; and eleven othe►s.—On the 29th of February.
Vol. 1., with 66 Engravings, ss. 6d.—Also weekly, price
Twopence.
George Berger, Holywell Street, Strand.
London, England, 1840-02-26

"VirANCHESTER and BIRMINGHAM
.171 RAILWAY.
Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEARLY GENE-
RAL MEETING of Proprietors of this Company will beheld at
the York Hotel, in Manchester, on THURSDAY the sth day of
March next, at Twelve o'clock at noon, precisely,
THOMAS ASHTON,
Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Manchester, Feb. 13, 1840.
London, England, 1840-02-26

MANCHESTER and LEEDS RAIL-
WAY.—Notice is hereby given that the BOOKS
which are kept in the Office of the Clerk of this Company for
the REGISTRATION of the TRANSFER of SHARES in
the Manchester and Leeds Railway, will be CLOSED, is
pursuance of the Act of Incorporation of the said Company,
from WEDNFSDAY, March 4, to Thursday, March 12, both
days inclusive. H. HOULDSWORTH, Chairman.
Clowes's Buildings, Hunt's Bank,
Manchester, Feb. 21, 10.
London, England, 1840-02-26

NI ANCHESTER and BIRMINGHAM
RAILWAY.

Notice is hereby given, that the BOOKS kept in the Office
•f the Law Clerk, for entering Memorials of Transfers of
Shares in this Company, will be CLOSED from the 21st inst.
to the sth day of March next, both days inclusive.
THOMAS ASHTON,
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Manchester, Feb. 13, 1840.
London, England, 1840-02-26

UNIFORM PENNY POSTAGE.

ALL the POST-OFFICE ARRANGE-
NIENTS for earrying into operation this great change
are detailed in the SUPPLEMENT to the POST-OFFICE
LONDON DIRECTORY for 1840, price ls. It furnishes
every information as to the receipt and transmission of letters
and newspapers to all parts of the world. The route of each
mail, and precise time of arrival at every place. Steam-
packets, money order office, ship letters, &c. Tha work in-
cludes a copious Directory of Parliament, giving the House •f
Peers in order of precedence, with dates of creations and titles
of eldest sons. House of Peers arranged alphabetically, with
their seats and London addresses. Alphabetical list of the
House of Commons, each Member's seat and present town ad-
dress. Alphabetical list of boroughs, cities, and counties, witk
the names of each Member, &c.

The Supplement furnishes an account of person* who have
established themselves since the publication of the Post-office
Directory, and alterations on names which appear therein.
The entire work is compiled from exclusive sources of informa-
tion, and is corrected to this day
W. Kelly and Co., 19 and 20, Old Boswell-Gantt, and all
booksellers.
London, England, 1840-02-26

right Designs Bill. The petitioners stated that the
system of copying designs abroad destroyed the reputa-
tion of the English printers for originality.
Mr. JERVIS presented a petition from 69 printers
of the metropolis against the Copyright Bill.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE presented petitions from
Finsbury, Newington, Shoreditch, and Chedlington,
praying for a free pardon for Frost, Jones, and Wil-
liams ; also a petition from two bookbinders in Clerken-
well and the men in their employ against the Copy-right
Bill.

Colonel T. WOOD presented a petition from the
Guardians of the Poor of the Uxbridge Union, praying
that all workhouses erected under the statute might ha
exempted from all assessments made for the relief of the
poor.

Sir T. FREMANTLE moved for leave of absence
to General O'Neile for one month, on account of ill
health.

Sir R. H. INGLIS presented a petition from the
inhabitants of the Ward of Walbrook, praying for the
release of the Sheriff; and stating that the Report of
the Inspectors of Prisons had no printer's name at-
tached to it, and therefore Messrs. Hansard were liable
only as publishers, and consequently, if copies were
sold in any office of the House, Messrs. Hansard
would not
,be subject to any action at law. Also, 22
petitions from various parts of England, praying for
Church Extension.

Sir T. D. ACLAND presented a petition from
Torrington, praying for the release of the Sheriff.
Also, a petition from Sandford against any alteration in
the Corn-laws.

Mr. GALLY KNIGHT presented a petition from
Nottingham in favour of Church Extension.
Sir JAMES GRAHAM presented a petition from
a place in Scotland against the intrusion of ministers.

NAVY.
Sir THOMAS COCHRANE moved for a re-
turn of tha number of seamen and marines employed
in the British Navy during the year 1839.—Ordered.

FRENCH SILKS.
Mr. WILLIAMS (Coventry), seeing the President
of the Board of Trade in his place, wished to ask him
a question. He had seen a statement that a negotia-
tion was now pending with France relative to our com-
mercial relations with that country. His constituents,
who were deeply connected with the silk trade, felt a
very great anxiety to know whether it was intended to
alter the present duties o❑ the importation of silk goods.
They were the more anxious to know that, as they con-
sidered the present duty barely sufficient to afford them
the necessary protection.
Mr. LABOUCHERE was sure the House would
feel that the circumstance to which the Honourable
Gentleman had adverted of the negotiation being now
pending was a sufficient excuse for his not entering
into any detailed answer to the question.—(Hear.)
At the same time he must say, from the representa-
tions that had been made to him, he thought a great
deai of unnecessary alarm existed on this subject. It
was not, nor had it ever been, in the contemplation of
her Majesty's Government to abando❑ the principle of
an efficient protective duty.—(Hear. hear.)
London, England, 1840-02-26

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

HOUSE OF LORDS, Fir. 25.

The House sat to-day to hear Appeals. The Peers
present were the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Huntley,
Lord Wynforl, and Lord Camoys.

biONTMORRYCI V. DRVERRUX.
The argussents in this part heard case were resumed
and concluded to-day, and
The LORD CHANCELLOR iinmaallatcly gay. judgment
affirming the decision of the Court below.
TILNNANT V. THE COMIiNT CY PROYRII,O3I6) OF TUE FORTH

AND CLTDE NAVIGATION.

Mr. PE MERTON opened this appeal, after which the
further consideration of the ease was adjourned to
Thursday.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT, Fix. 25.

EIOLDATIORTH V. THIS CORPORATIOX 07 DARTMOUTH.

This cue came before the Court upon motion to dissolve
Len Injunction restraining the plaintiff at law from taking out
execution upon a judgment he had obtained against the de-
fendants. The plaintiff asserted that, under a bond given
him by the Corporation of Dartmouth, be was bound to de-
fend the Members of the Corporation against certain quo
warrant°e which had been issued against them. The de-
fendants asserted that the bond was invalid, and therefore
refused to pay the costs that had been incurred, and upon
this the plaintiff brought the action, and obtained the ver-
dict upon which the injunction stayed execution.
His HONOUR the Vice Chancellor, at the conclusion of
the arguments, which occupied the greater part of yester-
day and to.day, gave judgment, directing the injunction to
be continued up to the hearing of the cause, when the va-
lidity or invalidity of the bond would be determined.
London, England, 1840-02-26

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

NOUSE OF LORDS, Pas. 23.
Their Lordships met at Five o'Cleek.
COLLEGE OF NI.3I.YNOOTH.
Lord KE NYON presented petitions from places is
the Counties of Kant and Surrey, againt the support
of the Catholic College of Maynooth, in Ireland. He
heartily concurrrd in the prayer of the petitions.
CHURCH PATRONAGE (SCOTLAND.)
The Earl of HADDINGTON presented several
petitions against the present system of Church patro-
nay in Scotland.
London, England, 1840-08-21

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

Fifth week, and increasing success of Haines' Historical Spec-
tacle, " Jane of the Hatchet." Upwards of 60,000 persons
'have already witnessed the grand military evolutions and
imposing Tableaux d'actin:4 of the hundred Female Warriors,
in this extraordinary Spectacle. Crowded Houses.
THI!.; EVENING, AUG.
Will be acted a Grand Historical Spectacle, of unequalled splen-

dour, entitled
JANE OF THE HATCHET.

:supported by the entire strength of the Company,
and One Hundred Female Warriors.
After which, the Comic Drama of
A DAY AFTER THE FAIR.
To conclude with the Nautical Drama of
WAPPING OLD STAIRS.
London, England, 1840-08-21

THE RIVAL STEAMERS.

The success of the steamer from Liverpool to Bos-
ton, by way of Halifax, has caused considerable atten-
tion to be directed to that route ; and the Boston
steamers seem likely enough, not merely to divide the
trade in passengers with the New York vessels, but to
obtain the greater portion of it. The advantage ob-
tained by the Britannia over the British Queen, both
in the outward and homeward voyage, is not owing
entirely to her speed, but to the smaller distance
which she had to cover, as will be seen from the
following statement which has been carefully taken
from the best charts, and may probably interest some
of our readers :

NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL.

MILES.
To Cape Clear 2,748
Cape Clear to Tuscar...
Tuscar to Skerries
Skerries to Liverpool 6O

NEW YORK TO BRISTOL.

3,048

To Cape Clear 2,748
Cape Clear to Bristol 275

----- 3,023

NEW YORK TO PORTSMOUTH.

To the Lizard
Lizard to Portsmouth

---- 3,162

HALIFAX TO LIVERPOOL.

To Cape Clear..
Cape Clear to Tuscar l5O
Tuscar to Skerries 90
Skerries to Liverpool

-
.-----• 2,500
Boston to Halifax :.4.50

2,850

The advantages of the route by Halifax and Boston
are not confined to the smaller total distance ; for in a
steam voyage across the Atlantic, it is a matter of no
small consequence to have an intermediate station, at
which, if the progress of the veesel should be retarded
by unfavourable weather, a fresh supply of coal can be
obtained, and the chance of missing the voyage greatly
diminished.
London, England, 1840-08-21

THE MARKETS-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.
There hate been small arrivals of English Grain and Flour
this week, but good of Foreign wheat. The weather having
become extremely fine slackened the proceedings here, and
though Monday's prices were adhered to by the factors, yet
the buyers would not comply for any sort of Corn, and the
Trade had a downward aspect. Flour, dull in tale. London
Averages—Wheat, 15,703, at 78s. 10(1.; Beans, 981, at
475. 6d. ; Oats, 10,170, at 30s. 3d. ; Peas, 141, at 4&.
SMITHFIELD.

A short supply. The trade for Beef very heavy, and a de-
cline of 2d. took place. Many of the beasts were turned out
unsold. For Mutton and Lamb the trade brisk, at an advance
of 2(1. per stone on the former, and from 2d. to 4d. on the
latter. Veal 2d. lower, but a fair trade doing. Pork un-
altered. Beef, 3s. 2d. to 4s. 4d. Mutton, 4s. to ss. Veal,
4s. Bd. to ss. 4d. Lamb, 4s. to ss. 10d. Pork, 4s. 4d.
to ss. 4d. Beasts, 676 ; Sheep and Lambs, 7,510 ; Calves,
308 ; Pigs, 321.
London, England, 1840-08-21

EVENING EDITION.

On Monday next, the 24th inst., in 2 vols. Bvo. bound, with
numerous Illustrations,
THE THAMES AND ITS TRIBUTA-
RIES.
By CHARLES MACKAY, Esq.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.

HIS MAJESTY the EMPEROR of
AUSTRIA having AUTHORISED and GUA-
RANTEED several DISTRIBUTIONS of MONEY
DIVIDENDS, which (though they are NO LOTTERIES)
;der many possibilities of obtaining
LARGE FORTUNES.
HEINE BROTHERS, at HAMBURGH,
Are now SELLING BONDS for the said DISTRIBUTIONS.
Persons desirous to purchase for one of the next Distributions,
may receive, PREVIOUS to giving any order, the PROS-
T-)ECTUS and PARTICULARS, upon addressing WITH-
OUT DELAY, a line to
HEINE, BROTHERS, at HAMBURGH.
THE NEXT DISTRIBUTION contains
SEVEN HUNDRED DIVIDENDS,
Amounting to £72,170,
The Dividends being
::25,000 £BOO £l5O £lOO £7O
5,000 600 120 90 60
1,500 400 110 80 50
1,000 200
AND TUE FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION contains
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
DIVIDENDS,
Amounting to £954,888,
The Dividends being
.415,000 £6OO £7O 0 £37 10
7,500 300 50 0 37 0
3,800 200 42 0 36 0
1,800 150 40 10 35 0

- - -
1,200 100 39 0
HEINE, BROTHERS, having remitted, during a short
IS,OOO/., 9,0001.. 5,0001., 3,6001., &c. &c. &c., to Lon-
don; 3,6001., 8001., 7001., to Edinburgh; 3,6001. to Dublin ;
3,6001. to Beverley ; 3,6001. to Halifax ( Yorkshire) ; 1,2001.
to Portleaven Harbour; 9001., 6001., to Liverpool ; 9001. to
Newcastle-upon-Tyne ; 9001. to Hull ; 9001., 6001., to Man-
chester ; 6001. to Bideford; 6001. to Cork ; 600/. to Bradford ;
*hey shall feel glad to remit many Dividends of the said Dis-
Xxibution4 to England, Ireland, and Scotland.
The Bonds (which are no Lottery Tickets) can be cashed at
-"very Banker's connected with Germany in every mercantile
place in the world.
London, England, 1840-08-21

CROWN COURT.

James Gardner and IVilliam Jackson were indicted
for stealing, at Cheltenham, fifty bushels of malt and
ten sacks, the property of Charles Halford.
This was not the case of an ordinary larceny ; the
property
having been obtained by means of a stratagem,
the prisoners belonging to a well known description of
persons called " victimizers." The prosecutor was a
maltster of Tewkesbury. The prisoner Gardner re-
presented himself to be a general dealer, and the
prisoner (Jackson had been a servant in the employ of
one Mr. Mellish, who was concerned with the prisoners
in the commission of this offence, but it had been im-
possible to succeed in apprehending him.
It appeared in evidence that the prosecutor, Mr.
Halford, sent off the malt in question by his servant, who
was met by:the prisoner Jackson. The latter requested
that the malt should be left at a public base, which
was accordingly done. In the evening of the same day,
the prisoner was seen at Tewkesbury in possession of the
malt. When Gardner was to ea into custody he had
some cards with different addresses in his possession.

..../

Mr. Greaves addressed the Jui:Y
contending that the offence did nof to law, Anl
1°
larceny.
The Jury found both prisoners guilty.'
iting
Sentence—lmprisonment for one year.
There was a policeman from Portsmot tth in wa(
to take Gardner into custody on two othe r eh' Irges °
swindling, if he had been acquitted.
London, England, 1840-08-21

HOUSE OF CORRECTION.

The report of the visiting justices of the House of
Correction was read, from which it appeared that there
are at present confined within its walls 718 males and
270 females ; total, 988. The report further stated
that such was the very healthy state of that gaol that
there were at present only two prisoners in the infirmary.
London, England, 1840-08-21

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

A NEW GRAND TVEIi.TUREIaiiiRDITA:sTDRiES !
TENTH WEEK, and CONTINUED BRILLIANT SUC-
CESS of BEETHOVEN'S BATTLE SINFONIA,
With its novel and effective Introductions ! !
GRAND PROMENADES MUSICALES ET
CHAMPETRES,

By Godfrey's unrivalled Band.
-EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, and THURSDAY.
Prognine of the Concert for August 24th, 25th, and 27th.

FIRST PART.

verture—Le Gazza Ladra. Quadrille—The Cavaliers.
I.7.ntasia sur les Motifs de Luccia de Lammermoor. Waltz—
.'
Aroronzow. Quadrille—Le Marriage (first time). Mazourka
—La Gitana. Overture and Marche Triomphale. composed
.yor the Musical Festival at Cologne, in 1832, by Ferdinand
:Ries (first performance in this country.
London, England, 1840-08-21

SECOND PART.

BEETHOVEN'S GRAND BATTLE SINFONIA,
By the augmented Band, with instruments of novel construc-
tion, and 340 rounds of artillery and musketry, giving the
most vivid realization of the events of the Battle of Vittoria.
kOvorture—Das Nacthlajer in Grenada. Grand Selection from
Robert le Diable. Waltz—Freuden Grusse. Quadrille--La
Reine Victoria.

The vast Panorama al Fresco of Iceland and its Volcanoes, by
Danson—Breaking up of the Ice—Melting of the Snows—
Release and Departure of the Discovery Ship.
Carter's astonishing " Koniaphostic," or " Lime Light.
Eruption of Mount Hecla, &c.
ADMISSION ONE SHILLING.
Feeding Hour of the Carnivora, Five o'Clock.
Concert commences at Six.
HUNDREDTH ERUPTION OF HECL A ! !
THURSDAY, AuGusx 27.
The Hundredth Representation of this extraordinary Spec-
tacle, will be celebrated by a display of great additional splen-
dour, and the BOYS of the ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL
will pay their ANNUAL VISIT to the Gardens, accompanied
by their Juvenile Military Band.
London, England, 1840-08-21

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London, England, 1840-08-21

PUBLICATIONS.

IMPORTANT NEW WORK ON CIRCASSIA.
Now ready, in 2 vols. post Bvo., with Illustrations, 21s. bound,
A YEAR AMONG THE CIRCAS-
SIANS.

By J. A. LONGIVORTH, Esq.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
To be had of all Booksellers.

Shortly will be Published,
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, comprising
a Description of the Vicinity of AUSTRALIND
and Port Leschenault, with Two Maps.
By THOMAS JOHN BUCKTON, Esq.
Author of " China Trade," &c. &c.
London : Printed for the Author, by T. Brettell, Rupert-
street.

CAPTAIN BASIL HALL'S FRAGMENFS.
Just published, price 55.,
THE THIRD SERIES OF
FRAGMENTS OF VOYAGES AND
TRAVELS.
By CAPTAIN BASIL HALL, R.N.
Also, by the same Author,
I. A VOYAGE to LOO CHOO. Price 2s. 6d.
2. TRAVELS in SOUTH AMERICA. Two Parts,
price 2s. 6d. each.
Edward Moxon, Dover-street.

AUSTRALIAN SHEEP AND WOOL.
Published this day, in Svo., price 4s. bds.
ATREATISE on SHEEP; addressed to
the Flock Masters of Australia, Tasmania, and Southern
Africa, showing the means by which the wool of those Colonies
may be improved, and suggesting ideas for the introduction of
other Lanigerous Animals, suited to the climate, and calculated
to add to their agricultural resources.
By THOMAS SOUTHEY, Wool Broker.
Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill.

MANUALS OF NATURAL HISTORY.
By WILLIAM .MACGILLIVRAY, M.A., &C. &e.
Just published, in foolscap Bvo., with Woodcuts, and 214 en-
graved Figures, price 4s. 6d.,
AMANUAL OF BOTANY;
comprising Vegetable Anatomy and Physiology; or,
an Account of the Structure and Functions of Plants; with an
Outline of :he Linnaean and Natural Systems, and a Glossary
of Terms and Index.

Lately published,
A MANUAL of GEOLOGY, with Woodcuts, and a co-
loured Geological Map of the British Islands, price 4s. 6d.
London : Scott, Webster, and Geary, Charterhouse-square.
London, England, 1840-08-21

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Brighton Gazette.)
PORTSMOUTH, AUG. 19.—The Vanguard, 84, Cap-
' tain Sir D. Dunn, is prevented proceeding to sea, owing
to the want of seamen to complete her complement ; as
is likewise the Rodney, 92, Captain Maunsell. These
ships will proceed to the Mediterranean, when manned.
The Inconstant, ;36, Captain Pring, C. 8., was still at
Cork on the 14th inst., raising voluetecr seamen for the
navy, but having been very unsuccessful both there and
at Dublin, wah shortly to return to Plymouth.

The Earl of Minto, with Sir William Parker, and
Sir Thomas Troubridge, Lords of the Admiralty, are
expected this evening on an official visit to this port.

The flag ships, Britannia, 120, llowc, 120, and Royal
Adelaide, 120, arc forthwith to be taken into dock, and
prepared for sea service. The Pembroke, 72, and
Imaum. 72, are also preparing for the pendant.
Sir Charles Adam, one of the Lords of the Admi-
ralty, is to succeed Sir Robert Stopford in the corr.-
mand of the Mediterranean fleet, and is to proceed
thither in the Britannia, 120, now Rag-ship at this port.
The Medea and Shearwatcr steamers, recently com-
missioned in the river, are, it is said, both to proceed
to the West Indies.
The Apollo troop-ship is to proceed to Cork about
Thursday, to embark troops for Corfu and Malta. The
Pestonjee Bomanjee transport, Lieutenant Crawford,
agent, destined for China with pros isions, &c., retrains
at Spithead, wind bound.
The new three decker, Queen, 110, is now intended
to bear the flag of Sir Edward Codrington, Comman-
der-in-Chief at Portsmouth, instead of the Britannia,
120, which goes to the Mediterranean.
Lieutenant G B. Stewart is to be Flag-Lieutenant
to Rear. Admiral Bouveric, in this dock lard, vice
Richards, promoted.
The Stromboli steamer, Commander W. Williams,
is the only vessel fitting out here, and although only a
few days commissioned, is nearly complete in her crew.
The North Star, 26, Savage, 10, and Comet and
Salamander steamers, are ordered home from the north
coast of Spain to be paid off.
At Spithead.—Vanguard, 94.
In Harbour.—Britannia, Victory, Excellent, Royal
George yacht, Apollo, Stromboli, Echo, and flag tenders.
London, England, 1840-08-21

In Two Vols., post Bvo., with a new and correct Map of the
Chinese Empire, price 1/. 4s. in cloth boards.
HINAOP E N E D;
C or, a Display of the Topography, History, Customs,
Manners, Arts, Manufactures, Commefee, Literature, Reli-
gion, Jurisprudence, &c., of the Chinese Empire.
By the Rev. CHARLES GUTZLAFF,
Revised by the Rev. ANDREW REED, D D.
"We obtain from these volumes more information of a prac-
tical kind than from any other publication ; a closer view of the
domestic life of the Chinese—of the public institntions—the
manufactories—natural resources and literature. The work in
fact is full of information, gathered with diligence, and fairly
leaves the English reader without any excuse for ignorance on
the subject."—Atlas.
" This is by far the most interesting, complete, and valuable
account of the Chinese Empire, that has yet been published."
—Sun. .
Smith, Elder, and C0.,65, Cornhill.
London, England, 1840-08-21

NEW COURT.

(Before the COMMON-SERGEANT.) 1.0
Daniel Conolly, aged 15, was indicted for stea
from the person of Robert Stack a handkerchief, va'

35., his property. b 4
The prosecutor was walking in Spitalfields, when d, •
felt some one tugging at his pocket. He turned roue a •
and saw the prisoner throw down the handkerchief, an
immediately seized him and gave him into custodY•
est
Several most extraordinary specimens of " the fir's
pisantiy" were called to character ; amongst other
Mrs. Donovan, whose examination we give Wit
COMMON SERGEANT—What is your name „ or
ness (in a rich Munster brogue)—Mary Do'nv`;i:oso,
Bridget Donovan, or if you don't like either 0'
you may call me the Widow Donovan.—(A 'Art' r ?
COMMON SERGEANT-....D0 you know •the Prlece.•
Witness—Yes, fourteen years ago he came to roY Pbesir
COMMON SERGEANT—What has his charae,Yrfirteeo-
during the last three months? Witness---•"; d $
years ago, your Wurtchip, he come to my pia"' -°
very good boy-- r 4.,au teen
COMMON SERGEANT-.... 1 do not ask about
years ago ; I ask, what has his character beentor
last three months? Witness—Sure and how dir)u is
to
know, when I have not spoke to him, only seen ll'
the street, and never seen him doing nothing.
COMMON SERGEANT—You may go down. of 2
None of the other witnesses had known anythi 1:1
the prisoner for the last three months.
The Jury found him Guilty. ; 11 Pa
The prisoner, who, during the whole of the trial(
was
bathe
been in vain endeavouring to squeeze out a tear"/ ,so
then called up for judgment. He had evidentlY
in expectation of a sentence of transportation, pt.._ to
least, and when the Common Sergeant sentenced 10.4
three months' imprisonment, with hard jabourt filet
change came o'er the spirit of his dream." 'fbreoce4
became untwisted, and resumed its natural apPe—. pest
and the whine being placed in abeyance until lets
appearance here, he said, in a gay tone, " Thank' ;
my Lord," and tripped lightly from the bar.