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London, England, 1847-03-12

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SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.
(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

GROUP I.
The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of
the Bills eomprised in this group re-assembled Room 30,
at the usual hour this morning ; Lord Granvillein Somerset in
the chair.
NORTE KENT EXTENSION (STROOD TO
Mr. AusTIN said, with the permission of the Committee,
he would roceed with the evidence in favour of the project,
after takinpg the testimony of a Noble Lord in favour of

Tun MID-BENT SCHEME.
Lord Camden was the Noble Lord referred to. His Lord-
ship gave the preference to the South-Eastern Mid Kent line,
because it better accommodated the country, and did the
least possible residential injury. There was another reason
which induced him to prefer that line, namely, that it would
better facilitate the transit of coal than the Brighton Com-
pany's line. He understood that the gradients of the South-
Eastern line were much easier than the Brighton.
His Lordship was cross-examined by Mr. TALBOT, who
elicited from his Lordship the fact, that he was almost the
only Sevenoaks' landholder who preferred the South Eastern
line, while his Lordship admitted that the Brighton line
would better accommodate the village of Bromley.
The Noble Lord was also cross-examined by a Learned
Counsel on behalf of Sir Percival Dyke, who petitioned
against the line because it would destroy his family residence
in Kent.
London, England, 1847-03-12

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George Cruikshank.

" Nothing can exceed the life-like smartness of this admirable pic-
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London, England, 1847-03-12

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By FREDERICK BOUTERWEK. Tran•lated from the
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London, England, 1847-03-12

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

-- -
Last night was the first " long Thursday" of the season—
the first of those extra performances which are always so de-
lightful, and always so crowded. The performances last
night were Lucia de Lammermoor, in which Fraschini, as
Egardo, more than sustained the high reputation which his
performance on Tuesday had acquired for him. A diver-
tissement, in which a new pas, entitled La Slavonian, was
produced, for Mademoiselle' Rosati and M. Pain Taglioni,
and which bids fair to rival the Cracovienne in popularity;
the last act of La Fa..orita, with Gardoni and Sanchioli ;
and the superb ballet of Cora/ia. The house was crowded to
excess in every part. Among the elite of the beau monde present
we observed Ii.R.H. the Duchess of Cambridge, attended by
Baroness Hammerstein, Mrs. de Burgh, and Baron Knesebeck ;
Baroness Brunow and Madlle. Olga de Lechna, his Excellency
the Baron Hugel, the Baron and Baroness de Linden, the
Marquis of Clanricarde, the Earl of Falmouth, the Earl of
Munster, the Count de Courcy, the Earl Grenville, Lady
Brougham, the Viscount Duncannon, Lord A. Fitzclarence,
M. de Coulter, Hon. Wm. Wellesley, Mr. Hubert de Burgh,
Sir W. Ball, Mr. and Miss Brereton Trelawny, Captain Gre-
ville, Captain and Mrs. Townley, Major Baring, &c. &c.
London, England, 1847-03-12

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.

John Collins and John M'Kenzie, two dock labourers, were
indicted Cs stealing a quantity of fat, the property of John
‘Vlieen and another.

• . ---
The prosecutors carried on an extensive business as tallow
melters, in John-street, St. George's-in-the-East, and two
men were observed on the night of the 3d inst. leaving the
premises, one of whom was fully identified by a policeman as
the prisoner 111‘lienzie. The other the constable thought
was Collins, but he could not undertake to swear to it ;
however, there was found the impress of a shoe in the mass
of fat from which the piece was stolen, which corresponded
in every point with the shoe found upon Collins when taken
into custody.
The jury acquitted Collins, and returned a verdict of
Guilty against 11I•Kenzie, who was sentenced to six months'
imprisonment and hard labour.
Joint Gilbert, a native of St. Helena, and who although
but a few years in this country, has been several times con-
victed of felony, was indictod for stealing 35., the property
of Seik Gouri Abdulla. _ _ _

The prosecutor, who was a native of Bombay, wee sworn
upon the Koran in the usual form, and stated that the day
after he arrived in England from India, he met the prisoner
in a public-house in Ratcliffe, and after treating him to some-
thing to drink, the prisoner took a bag, in which was the 35.,
from his (prosecutor's) pocket, and said he would go and buy
him some clothes. They accordingly went out together, when
the prisoner desired him to wait at the corner of a street while
he went to get the clothes for him, but he never saw him
afterwards until he was taken into custody.
The jury having returned a verdict of Guilty,
The ASSISTANT-Junes sentenced him to be transported
for ten years.
A singular-looking individual, named Charles Augustus
Cook, was indicted for stealing a cushion, the property of
Thomas Thick.

It appeared that the prisoner was met near New Brentford
carrying the cushion under his arm, by a constable, who took
him into custody; and, upon inquiry, ascertained that it be-
longed to the prosecutor, who is an omnibus proprietor in
Brentford.

The jury found him Guilty, and
The JUDGE said to the prisoner, " I think you and I are
old acquaintances." Prisoner—Yes, we are.
The JODGE.—And after you were convicted by me you
wrote me a letter, stating your intention to apply to the
Secretary of State, in order that the majesty of the law might
be vindicated. Prisoner—Yes, and as you did not answer
my letter you perceive I have come too see you again.
The JUDIBE-1 think your condition requires that I should
send you for a long time where you will be taken care ef.
The prisoner—Yes, you can send me to Pentonville.
The JUDGE—No, I think Hanwell will suit you better. I
shall sentence you to 12 months' imgrisonment in the West-
minster Bridewell, when I trust the Governor will bear in
mind my remarks, and take such steps as the state of the
prisoner's mind may require.
The prisoner made a low bow to the Judge, and thanked
him.
London, England, 1847-03-12

YINAIGRE DE BORDEAUX.— The first
quality of FRENCH WHITE WINE VINEGAR is a pure
vinous acid, and surpasses all other in delicacy of flavour and strength.
It is sold, throughout the kingdom, at a moderate price, by Chemists,
Grocers, and Wine Merchants, whose names may be learnt by applying
to the importers W. and S. KENT and SONS, Upton-upon-Severn,
or W. S. Itumsey, 3, Queen street place, Cheapside, sole Wholesale
Agent for London and surrounding Counties.

lIEARTBURN, &c.—Certain and immediate
relief, in the hours of business, by night or on a journey, is
given by the Pure Alkaline Preparations of 81-CARBONATE of
SODA and POTASS, compressed into PILLS by Brockedon's Patent
Process. They furnish an ever ready and instant remedy to those
painful diseases of the digestive organs, Heartburn, Sick Headache,
Indigestion, &c., produced by Acidity.—Sold wholesale by Barclay
and Sons, Farringdon-street, and by every Chemist and Druggist in
the United Kingdom. Price One Shilling per Box, or in Family
Boxes, Ilalf-a-crown.
London, England, 1847-03-12

By W. W. SIMPSON, Member of the Royal Dublin Society.

John 011ivier, 59, Pall-mall, London ; Mack-en and Co., West Mor-
eland-street, Dublin ; and to be had of all booksellers.
(Extract from the " Times" of November 9th, 1844.)

" !Ur. W. W. Simpson, the well-known and deservedly respected
auctioneer and land•valuer, has recently published a pamphlet, en-
titled ' A Defence of the Landlords of Ireland, with Remarks on the
Relation between Landlord and Tenant.' The 'Dublin Evening
Packet,' in reviewing this work gives the following character of its
author:—' Mr. Simpson. we scarcely steed remind our readers, is an
Englishman of vast experience in matters relating to the improve-
ment and value of laud in hie own country. He is, moreover, a gen-
tleman of most comprehensive views, and possesses an understand-
ing naturally strong, and a stock of practical knowledge and sterling
Bosse which tails to the lot of very few persons in his own or any'
other rank of life. With the social condition of Ireland he has made
it his business, almost as a matter of necessity, to make himself
thoroughly acquainted. lie feels for her wants, and has contributed,
as much perhaps as any man in his time, to improve her resources,
by encouraging the investment of British capital in every depart-
ment of Irish Industry. Such a witness as this we therefore hold to
be beyond the reach of suspicion on the score either of interest or
partiality. His testimony must be regarded as invaluable as it is
unquestionably unimpeachable.'"
London, England, 1847-03-12

LIFE ASSURANCE.

Example.—A persen'at the age of 30 next birthday may secure
the sum of 1001. payable at his death, whenever it may happen, and
also participate in the Annual DiTll3lOll of Profits, by the annual pay-
ment of 21. 9s. 3d.

Example.—A person at the age of 25 next birthday, by the pay-
ment of 4s. per month, or Is. per week, may secure the sum of
112/.55. payable at his death, whenever it may happen, and like-
wise share in the annual profits of the Society.
F. FERGUSON C AMROUX, Secretary.
London, England, 1847-03-12

Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Matlborongb-street.

NEW WORK BY THE AUTHOR OF nienARD bAYAtat.."
Just ready, in 3 vols. post Bvo.,
SMILES AND TEARS;
Or, THE ROMANCE OF LIFE.
BY CHARLES WHITEHEAD,
Author of " Richard Savage," &c.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
London, England, 1847-03-12

Henry Colbura, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street

NEW WORK BY TIIE AUTHOR OF " RICHARD SIT AGE."
Just ready, in 3 Tols. post Svo.,
SMILES AND TEARS;
Or, THE ROMANCE OF LIFE.
BY CHARLES WHITEHEAD,
Author of " Richard Savage," Ste.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
London, England, 1847-03-12

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.

Boxes, Is., Half price, 6d. ; Plt, 6d.; Gallery, 3d. Private Boxes,
11. Is. and 10s. 6d.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed WILDFIRE, THE GIPSY HORSE-STEALER;
or, The Fortunes and Chances of War. Characters by 'Messrs.
/licks, Dale, Searle, Bird, Raymond, Forman, Howard, Miss Yin-
eent, Mrs. Lee, Miss Pearce, &c.
After which, THE MAGIC HARP OF ALTENBERG ; or, The
Grave of the Old Abbey Ruins. In which Mr. Hicks and Miss Vin-
cent will perform.
To eenclude with BLACK WHISKER ; or, The Demon of Seven
Dials.

~.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT AN ENGlNEER'S.—Wednesday
afternoon Mr. Baker held an inquest at the Mason's Arms,
Poplar, on the body of John Smith, a labourer, aged 40 years.
It appeared from
last evidence that the deceased was in the
Seward employ of Messrs.
l flt! and Co., engineers. Midwall, Pop-
lar. On Tuesday
was engaged with several other
labourers in raising a brassscrew propeller, weighing up-
wards of six tons, from onethe factory to another.
They had succeeed i
wrahiseinnPgetrite
of
our feet from the ground
great. cl,,iain suddenly broke, and
by means of the craven
fe'llo:ence, striking the nt, ponderous mass fell with
raised, life
de-
ceased on the hack. He instantlyDeathan" when
was found to be quite extinct.
stantaneous. Verdict—" Accidental death."
STRANGE, have been in•
STRANGE, YET PERFECTLY TRUE The inmates
e
of a small !,hepherd's house, named Glenmuck, w
on the night of the 10th ult., about seven o'clock, with
wtTused
sound of deep moaning and struggling issuing from the the
which is nearly three miles and a half from Dalmellin&ehoy;
on the high way to Carsphairn. On observation
next morning, a. quantity of blood was traced on
the road for about five hundred yards—at which dis-
tance lay a lot of straw folded, and saturated with blood. No
human voices, nor of animals, were heard. This strange
rumour reached the ears of the police officer of the district,
who investigated the ease, and found the above statement to
be correct—three witnesses substantiating the fact. As no
person or persons are missing, or yet injured, the can appears
a raystery,ilyr Observer.
London, England, 1847-03-12

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.

VIESSRS. LAMOND and Co., RAILWAY
.L_l_ SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
tnd the Public for their continued support and patronage, and
tc anno.ince that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
take place every TrEgDAY and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
tiall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
-equested to be addressed.
All Scrip and share Certificates meet be deposited, the day
orevious to their being offered ; and advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds imme-
diately disposed of according to instructions.
Offices. Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street. London.
London, England, 1847-03-12

X 24,95,3,885
M. MARSHA T. L, Chief Cashier.
Dated the 11th day of Starch, 1847.

BANE ING DEPILITMENT.,
Proprietlsrs' capital.. 14,553,000
Rest ... •• • •• • 3,951,962
Public deposits (in-
elading Exchequer,
Commissioners of
.National Debt, Say-
ings-banks, and Di-

j Government securi-
ties (including Dead
Weight Annuity) .. 11,990,079
Other securities .. • • 16,905,705
Notes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5,714,740
Gold and sliver coin • • 601,650

vidend accounts) .. 6,571,731
other deposits • • 9,288,661
Seven day and other
bills. ••• • • • .• .• 846,860

4 3,5,212,174

£35,212,174
M. MARSIIALL, Chief Cashier.
147.

Dated the 11111 day of March, 18

SUDDEN DEATH ON THE WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE
PIER,--An inquest was held yesterday by Mr. Bedford, at
the Westminster Hotel, Bridge-street,Westminster, on the
body of Charles Samuel Short, aged 40, managing clerk to
Messrs. Burchell and Boreham, solicitors, Parliament-street.
The, deceased lived at Stockwell, and at half-past five
o clock on Tuesday afternoon last, he left his employers to
return to his home, by a steam-beat from Westminster-
bridge Pier, and whilst sitting on the outer durnby, waiting
the arrival of the steam-boat, he was observed suddenly to
fall forward from his seat. Several persons ran to his assist-
ance, and he was conveyed to the waiting-room. Mr. Kell,
surgeon, of Bridge-street, promptly attended, but the de-
ceased had ceased to exist, death having resulted from
diseased heart. Verdict, "Natural death."
SacntLEGE.--Yesterday information was received
by the police that on the morning of the Bth instant the
church of Birtle-cum-Bamford was sacrilegiouly broken into,
and the following property stolen therefrom. An Irish
linen surplice, fastened at the neck with one plain button,
and marked on the face with the letters I: 11. S. ; a cassock
made of Orleans cloth, lined on the body and sleeves with
very thick cotton ; two scarfs, one of which was thick
silk about four inches broad and three yards long, fringed
at the end, and the other made of Orleans cloth, being
fourteen inches wide, doubled, and three yards long; also,
a white twilled cotton sheet, three small prayer books, one
of which contained the name " Beery," six psalm books con-
taining the old and new version, two having the words
" Birtle Church" written therein. The parish church of
Donington, in the county of Lincoln, was also broken and
entered, and a white communion cloth, three bottles of wine,
with a communion plate stolen therefrom.
There has, we understand, been a pnrtial strike
among the horse nail makers in the neighbourhood of Dailey,
some of whom are standing out for a rise of 3d. per thousand.
—Wolverhampton Chronicle.
London, England, 1847-03-12

ETHIOPIAN iERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, fell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing 'heir 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 Halt-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take place every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. Tho
Performances will commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock.
The Programme will be varied on each occasion.
foxes, 45.; Pit, as.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLKY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.
THIS EVENING
MR be performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, Tho
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change 01 the SCENEA of the CIRCLE. The *Royal Pa-
geant of Fratias I. And the Performance of M. Pablo Famine and
his highly-trained Steed, (his first appearance in London).
To conclude rrlt.i THE ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Man and Steed.
Box•otlice open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors oven at six
an t commence at half-pant six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Brondfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances I)avidge.
•
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. LewP, Johnson, Heslop,
Saville, Phelps. Fredericks, Webb, Neville, Miss Terrey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
To coiclude with thci Burletta, called NICHOLAS NICKLEBY;
or, Doings at Do-the-Boys Hall. In which Messrs. lleslop, Johnson,
Wilkinson, E. Stirliag; Weßb, 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, 1847-03-12

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.

(PROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
ACCIDENT AT HER MAJESTY'S NEW PALACE.
MARCH 10.--The new rooms are all arched over.
From some unexplained cause, the arch of one of the
principal rooms gave way this evening, in iti fall car-
rying away the joists of the room. It is reported that
one man is killed and several more dreadfully injured.
Dr. Cass, surgeon to the Palace, has been sent for ex-
press to attend the sufferers. In the confusion the ex
tent of the injury done is not known.

(ANOTHER ACCOUNT.)

A dreadful accident occurre I at Osborne this evening,
The scaffolding near the top of the Palace fell, crushing
one man's head, droutifully bru sing two others, and
breaking the legs of

DUTCH VEGETABLF.S oSserve, on reference
to the list of arrival; of cattle and provisions from the con-
tinent of Europe on Yondav last, that a steam-ship from
Harlingen broug;it 333 bag; and baskets of potatoes, being
an unusually large gnintity fr. in Holland, and that another
vessel from Rotterdam brought twenty-five packages of
cucumbers.
London, England, 1847-03-12

PUBLICATIONS.

CHEAP EDITIONS of POPULAR
WORKS.
TWO AND WIXPENCE EACH.—Lights and Shadows of 5c4 ttish
Life—The Trials of Margaret Lindsay—The Subaltern—The Life of
Mansle Wauch—Valerius, a Roman Story—The Foresters—
Peninsular Scenes and Sketches—Sir Frizzle Pumpkin—and Nights
at Mess.

THREE AND SIXPENCE EACII.—Tom Cringle's Log—C3 ri:
Thornton—Reginald Dalton—Adam Blair and Matthew Wald—Tin
Cruise of the Midge.

Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.
To be had of all booksellers.
London, England, 1847-10-06

PUBLICATIONS.

JOHN CHAPMAN, BOOKSELLER and PUB-
LISHER, begs to announce, that he has REMOVED his
BUSINESS from 121, Newgate-street, to 142, Strand; and requests
that all o rnmunications be sent to the latter address.
London, October, 1847.
London, England, 1847-10-06

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, TIIESDAY.—The Dasher steam-
vessel, Lieutenant J. W. T. French, Acting-Com-
mander, sailed last evening for Sheerness, taking
supernumerary seamen and seamen gunners from the
Excellent, to join the Asia, 84, recently commissioned
at that port.
The Antelope iron steamer, Lieutenant-Command-
ing F. Smyth, sailed last evening for Lisbon and the
Mediterranean, taking the mails for those places.
The Nautilus, 8, Lieutenant. Commanding W.
Rivers, returned from off Brighton last night.
The Howe, 120, Captain Sir J. Stirling, Knight,
hauled off from the dockyard this morning to the St.
Vincent's moorings off Gosport, and will go out of the
harbour to-morrow morning at nine o'clock.
A sand-bag battery is being thrown up on Rat
Island in this harbour by the officers and men of the
Excellent.
London, England, 1847-10-06

The Annual Report, with tables of rates, &c.,
Office, or any of its branches in the country ;
Is forwarded post free. _ _

F. FERGUSON CA

may be had at the
•, on application, will

:ROUX, Secretary.

CORPORATION
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ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
OF HOUSES AND GOODS FROM FIRE.
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Notlo9.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment of rremlums
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ASSURANCES ON LIVES,
WITH LARGE PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.
Two-thirds of the profit on Policies dated since December, 1841,
vrill be apportioned, periodically, among those effected for Life ;
Without involving the Assured in any risk of Partnership.

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DIEECTOBS.
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William Wallace, r:sq.
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to e PENINSULAR and ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION
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ter the East or West Indies, and other extra risks, is more than
usually moderate.
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sureties.
Detailed Prospectuses, and every information may be obtained, by
application at the Office, or by letter addressed to the Actuary.
WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary and Secretary.

NATION AL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
26, CORNIIILL, LONDON.
Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages
with respect to life assurances and deferred annuities. The assured
has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for-
feiture of the policy, two•thirds of the premiums paid (see Table) ;
a'so the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in-
terests to meet other conveniencies or necessity.
Aissurences for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION E)F 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
bmns, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each
policy effected *a the profit scale.
EXAMPLES.
London, England, 1847-10-06

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.

CORN E XCHANG—E—WEDISTESDA Y.
A very limited supply of English Wheat has been re-
ceived up to our market this week, coastwise as well as
by land carriage. To-day the show of samples was ex-
ceedingly small, owing to which, and increased attend-
ance of buyers, the demand was very steady, and, its
some few instances, the finest qualities of white pro-
duced Is per quarter more money. The imports of
foreign Wheat have consisted of 5,490 quarters. On the
whole there was a better feeling in the sale for that
article, at prices fully equal to those paid on Monday.
Barley was in steady request, but we can notice no ad-
vance in the quotations. Although the supply of Malt
was very small, the demand was in a sluggish state, at
late figures. As the supply of Oats was good, the trade
was heavy, but prices were mostly supported. Beans.
Pens, and, indeed, all other articles, were quite as dear.
ARRITALS.

Wheat.
1,110 qm

English •• •• ••
Irisb. •• •• •• ••

Barley,- Oats,
370 qrs. I Flour.
7 ° 9rB. 1 1,170 sk•r.
800
1
10,660 and
2,070 W.

Fort Ign •• • • • •

5,490

Malt. 7EO era.
WHITECIZAPEL.
A very heavy demand was experienced for each kind
of meat, the prices of which were with difficulty sup-
ported. Beef, from 2s 8d to 3s 8d; Mutton, 3s 6d to
4s 8d ; Veal, as 8d to 4s 6d; and Pork, 4s to 5s 2d
per 81bs.

THE BREAKS ON THE GRANTOR RAILWAY
TUNNEL—On Thursday, one of the guod train:, on its
passage up the incline to Canal•street, separated sad-
, denly into two parts, by the breaking of the coupling
chains, when the great security against accidents of this
kind, either to passenger or goods trains, by the safety
cheeks which are laid down at various parts of the in-
cline, was satisfactorily tested. The trucks which sepa-
rated commenced their descent, but were speedily
brought to a stand by the first safety check with which
!h• 3. came in e•-'ntiv2t. A s!-iort tention ul thi, -üb-
senger trains was the only inconvenience arising frpom
the accident.—Caledonian diercury.
London, England, 1847-10-06

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, TUESDAY.—The Dasher steam-
vessel, Lieutenant J. W. T. French, Acting-Com-
mander, sailed last evening for Sheerness, taking
supernumerary seamen and seamen gunners from the
Excellent, to join the Asia, 84, recently commissioned
at that port.
The Antelope iron steamer, Lieutenant-Command..
ing F. Smyth, sailed last evening for Lisbon and the
Mediterranean, taking the mails for those places.
The Nautilus, 8, Lieutenant• Commanding W.
Rivers, returned from off Brighton last night.
The Howe, 120, Captain Sir J. Stirling, Knight,
hauled off from the dockyard this morning to the St.
Vincent's moorings off Gosport, and will go out of the
harbour to-morrow morning at nine o'clock.
A sand-bag battery is being thrown up on Rat
Island in this harbour by the officers and men of the
Excellent.
London, England, 1847-10-06

_ - - -
le- -
OCTOBER 6, 184_
No. 17,173,] LONDON, WEDNESDAY v„,„
if .
•, -7 •

[PRICE'' D.

C AUTION.—To those Parties in the habit of
Purchasing Game from Unlicensed Persons.
At a numerous Meeting of the Metropolitan Licensed Retail Game
Dealers, it was unanimously resolved—" That all Parties purchasing'
Game from Unlicensed Dealers In the Street, will be prosecuted in
accordance with the Act of Win. IV., cap. 32."
By order of the Committee,
SAMUEL BARNES, Secretary.
N.B. None but Shopkeepers are allowed by Act of Parliament to
sell (lame.
London, England, 1847-10-06

WORSHIP-STREET.

Yesterday Henry Thomas Thomas was charged
with having fired off a rifle, loaded with ball, at a
young woman, named Sarah Meade.
The complainant was now in attendance, but ex-
hibited such extreme faintness that the magistrate
allowed her to be seated. She said that while con-
versing with two female friends in front of the Eagle
Tavern, at 11 o'clock on the night of the 28th ult.,
the prisoner and another young man, each of whom
had a gun in his hand, accosted them, and the pri-
Foner jocularly observed that they were returning
from the Albert Shooting-gallery, where he had just
shot a bear. He then pointed his gun at one of her
friends, who requested him to desist, and he at once
lowered it, with the observation that it was not
loaded; but directly after raised it to his shoulder,
within a yard and a half of the complainant's head,
and it instantly went off. She was not at first aware
that she was wounded, and joined in the laughter of
her companions on hearing the report, but at the
same moment experienced a sensation of numbness
down the side of her face, which was streaming with
blood, and was only saved from falling by a by-
stander, who supported her in her arms.
Mr. John Mather, the divisional surgeon, described
the injury as a lacerated wound, extending about
seven inches from the centre of the right cheek into
the back of the neck, where there was a correspond-
ing orifice, through which the ball had evidently
passed. He considered the wound to be of a very
dangerous description, and ordered her immediate
removel to the hospital.
The prisoner declared that it was his firm belief
that the gun was not loaded, and that the disastrous
result was purely accidental.
2/43Mr. HAMMILL ordered the prisoner to be fully com-
mitted upon the charge, but consented to accept his
own recognisance in 4001., and two sureties in 2001.
each, for his appearance at the Central Criminal
Court.
London, England, 1847-10-06

tame of Company.

Australasia ..........
firitsh .N orth American
:;ommercial of London
colonial. • .• .
Londn and Westminstr
London Joint-Stock ...
Ifetropolitan
Provincial of Ireland•.

Ditto, New.• . •
National of Ireland ..
Nat. Provneial of Eng.
Ditto, New.......
Union of Australia....
Union of L0nd0n.....
London, England, 1847-10-06

steam-power which this admirable industrial teacher
recognises the necessity or desirableness of getting
up, is a steam of enthusiasm. If we could perceive
the slightest prospect of operating usefully on the
minds of Irish councillors by anything so unsenti-
mental as English common-sense, we would suggest
that there never was a country yet in this world that
rose to manufacturing greatness by the way of the
sentiments. If Ireland wants to be a great manufac-
turing country, there is but one method that we know
of—namely, to set to work and manufacture. Let
the talking and preaching alone ; print no more ad-
dresses; bring up no more reports ; but make some-
thing that somebody wants, and if it be good and
cheap somebody will buy it. As for the " fair pre-
ference," only let Ireland take care that her articles
he fairly preferable, and we will answer for their
being preferred. The very Saxons themselves will
give a fair preference to the cheapest and best pro-
ducts, whether of loom or forge, and never ask a
question of the race, creed, or geographical where-
abouts of the producer.

LATEST PRICES OF SHARES.
IN BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTHER COll
PANIES' STOCK.
From tie Official List,
PUBLISHED EVERY TUEsDAT AND FRIDAY EVENL.W.
LONDON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5.

'-STOCK BANKS.

Dividend
per

Amount
of
Share.

AJlniun. .
London, England, 1847-10-06

alien-Is.

On the 2d inst., in Chester-square, the Hon. Mn.s Sander-
son, of a son.
On the 2d inst., at Great Yarmouth, Mrs. Henry Mac-
kenzie, of a son.
On the 2d inst., at Putney, the wife of Thomas Jones, bar-
rister- at-law, of a son.

,
O
DIED.
Oceh
,itipltea3inOtßhoulflet.:aa:edll7a4m.mersmith, Mrs. Rolfe wife of the
the 30th ult., in Southampton-row, Russell-square,
On the let inst., Mr. Benjamin Brown, of Howland-street,
RlaitniCiird Rosser, Esq., aged 90.1
Fitzroy-square, aged 82.
On the 2d inst., at King's-terrace, Southsea, Captain
James Campbell, R.N.
On the 2d inst., at Ham, Surrey, Mr. J. Wade, aged 82.
On the 2(1 inst., in Upper E*tjn-street, Pimlico, Han-
nibal Sandys, Esq., aged 84.
On the 3d inst., Mrs. Ann Lee, of Newgate•market.
On the 3d inst., at Berated Vicarage, Bognor, Jane,
daughter of the late Richard Stert, Esq., aged 68.

: "^!nted Published by MURDO YOUNG, of :le. 112.
strand, Printer, at The Sun °Mee. No. 112. Strand, in the Precinct
of the Savoy, In the County of Middlesex Wedneeday,October 6,
154 T.

r
London, England, 1847-10-06

We have received the Paris papers of Monday.

The following announcement of the ratification of
the treaty of commerce with the King of the Two
Sicruzs appears in the Moniteur :

" The King's Government has just exchanged with
the Government of his Sicilian Majesty the ratifica-
tions of a treaty destined to complete the clauses of
the treaty of commerce and navigation concluded at
Naples on the 14th of June, 1845, and the simulta-
neous execution of which in the two States com-
menced on the 19th July of the same year. By the
convention signed at Paris on the 28th February,
1817, there were stipulated in our favour consider-
able advantages for commerce; but the changes suc-
cessively made in the Sicilian tariff of customs had in
a few years entirely annulled their value. In vain did
our ambassador protest against modifications which
doubled and even trebled the amount of the duties in
the kingdom of the Two Sicilies on products of the
soil and manufactures of France. The constant
reply to our complaints was that the Neapolitan
Government, in granting to French commerce a
general reduction of 10 per cent. on the amount of
the Customs duties, had not bound itself never to
fciponorrtmieev
r,ipleileanegttseelslEiwy4h:i
illusory,
oihrtrf, performed
in modify its tariffs. The King's Government, there-
ch
fore, entdtohoaeprnirdreae
protect
c trtc application,
ley whenapbrlofitable to the
eithtoardeonbhoteaueinencrpeinde
return important reductions of the dutieshe dva
aonspteacial ,
products of our manufactories.
which were conceded to us in the
treaty of then 14thI
June, and by the declaration of the
18th Octob
1845, consisted in a reduction of a third, half, and
London, England, 1847-10-06

with certificate; the supply is on the increase, and
is likely so to continue. In Havannah there has been
very little business transacted. Brandy is little required
for home consumption or exportation, and the stock
being large there were willing sellers upon low rates, the
older kinds continuing to be pressed the most upon the
market.

COCHINEAL.—This afternoon there was only a limited
demand for Cochineal, and 120 bags Honduras at public
sale sold at 4s 7d to 53 3d for silvers, which are lower
rates by ld. Of Camphor 500 chests were in part sold
at 555.

0111.8.-0 f Southern Oil of all descriptions the market
has been plentifully supplied since Tuesday last, and
merchants having been willing sellers a decline in prices
of lOs per tun has taken place, still a good demand
prevailed, and 132 tuns at auction all found buyers.
Seal is offered upon reduced terms, still the purchases
made have been of little moment. Cod sells slowly, and
at easier rates. For Sperm lower rates have been taken,
still there has been only a limited business concluded.
At public sale 36 tuns were sold. The stock of Fish Oils has
been increased, and lower rates are expected to prevail.
For public sale on Friday 40 tuns of Southern, and 20 tuns
of Seal are declared. For Palm lower rates having been
taken occasioned a good demand to prevail privately, and
at auction 181 casks were sold. The prices for Cocoa Nut
are high, but only a limited amount of business has been
concluded at 563 to 61s. Fur auction 50 pipes are de-
clared, and large parcels have been received. Linseed
Oil is offered upon further reduced terms, still the pur-
chases made have been to a small extent only for all
purposes, whilst the supply is getting large. Rapeseed
Oil sells slowly. Olive is offered upon lower terms, still
the amount of business concluded has been to a small
extent only. Lard Oil has been operated in with caution.
TALLOW.—There has been an increased desire evinced
on the part of the home trade to operate in Russian on
the spot since Tuesday last, and a further advance in
prices has taken place. From both soapmakers and
chandlers a good demand has been experienced, and
46s 9d to 47s per cwt are the rates paid for fine I'.
Y. Candle, but upon these terms merchants are disposed
to sell. For forward delivery many contracts have been
concluded at 45s 9d to 465. Rome made has been in
excellent request at 48s to 48s 6d nett cash. Of other
kinds of Tailow many parcels have been disposed of
privately and at firm prices. At auction 126 casks of
New South Wales went at 44s 9d to 46s for middling to
good, and 50 casks of Taganrog at 46s 3d to 463 6d per
cwt. The value of Rough Fat is 2s 9d per stone. For
auction 600 pckgs of Tallow are declared.
London, England, 1847-09-23

ANTWERP, BRITSSELS, and the RHINE.
LONDON TO COLOGNE IN TIIIRTY HOLTIZS.
The (Sea Passage Seven Hours only.)
Antwerp Company's powerful, splendid, and very favourite
riftedship A.NTWERPEN, THOMAS JACKSON, Commander (re-
_and re-decorlied throughout in the most sumptuous manner),
TV'es the St, Katharine's-wharf, Tower, every Sunday Morning at
• On; te',e•lock, returning, from Antwerp every Wednesday Afternoon at
„,7•oclock. By this steamer and the railroad from Antwerp, tra-
..
auiers going to the Rhine reach Cologne in thirty hours. The general
n'lrnodation for passengers on board this renowned ship, as well
41 btr •
,Paciotts Ladies' and Private Cabins, are entirely unequalled.
aZes and horses may be sent to the wharf up to one hour b.,fore
itu time of starting, but all applications for the shipment of goods
st_bo made to the London agents, Messrs. Lightly and Simon,
", renchttrek-street, where, as well as at the Packet-office, 33,
tl:g2nt circus, Piccadilly, berths may be secured and every informa-
n obtained.

STEAM TO INDIA, VIA EGYPT.
tlgh _Regular Monthly Mail Steam Conveyance for Passengers and
11, uoods to Ceylon, Madras, and Calcutta.
Com, PENINSULAR arid ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION
\Y book Passengers end receive Goods and Parcels for the
-,.inct• Ports by their Steamers, starting from Southampton the 20th
For
Suez ea or about the 10th of every month.
)1. Rates of Passage-money, Plans of the Steamers, and to se-
Yassages, apply at the Company's offices, bl, St. Mary Axe,
.'4•41(100.
-ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
loy LECTURES on CHARACTER, with Musieal Illustrations,
fir:l: RUSSELL, accompanied by Dr. Wallis, on the Pianoforte,
Evening, at Eight o'•eioek, except Saturday. Dr. Itaulthotiber'S
on NATURAL PHILOSOPHY will comprise the sub •
jest of the
ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS, &c. CHEMICAL LEC-
. LS. To the WORKING MODELS, explained daily, have just
cading added
INCLINED PL. GALLOWANES onY'S APPARRAILW AYSATUS for ascenThe beautifding and de.l-
bIt;.ICAL EFFECTS include the last DISSOLVING VIEWS.
"ING BELL and DIVER, wills EXPERIMENTS, &c. &c.
Admission, Is. ; Schools, Half-price.
London, England, 1847-09-23

to d By WILLIAM MORGAN.
Effingham Wilson, Publisher, 11, Royal Exchange.
NEWPORT, ABERGAVENNY, AND
„Iroti„., HEREFORD RAILWAY COMPANY.
en„ is hereby given, that the next ORDINARY MEETING of
Pge..l,7lnitiY will be holden at the Company's Offices, No. 2, Moor-
eet, in the City. of London, on TUESDAY, the 28th day of Sep-
ttibe-
Azdr instant, at Twelve o'clock precisely.
ro notice is further given, that such Meeting will be made Spe-
ilitte): the purpose of approving of, and adopting, certain conditional
tp,..!nts for the purchase of the Rhymney Railway, and the Lease
qrn Tram-roads, the property of Sir Benjamin Hall, and which
4111 "Late near, and adjoin, the Extension Line to the Taff Yale
aity
141—.•
this 9th day of September, 1847.
W. E. FITZMATTRICE, Chairman.
141.11e;rransfer Books of the Company will be CLOSED on MONDAY,
high of September instant, and will remain closed till after the
.""t7 Meeting.
THOMAS PRITCHARD, Secretary.
London, England, 1847-09-23

WESTMINSTER.

On Monday afternoon, a woman whose face, hair,
and clothing were literally covered with blood from
a wound in the head, came to this court and applied
for a warrant against the person whose brutal treat-
ment had produced the appearances described. She
said that having given evidence a few days ago at
this court against two men for stealing a sovereign
from a poor hard-working woman, she had been
threatened by friends of the prisoners, and had been
that morning waylaid, and received the injuries she
at that moment exhibited.
Mr. BRODERIP granted her a warrant, upon which
the defendant, who is her own son, was subsequently
apprehended.
Mary Goldsmith, the injured woman, said, that the
two men against whom she had given evidence were
friends of the defendant's. On Monday morning she
was coming down New-way-court when she was
accosted by a young woman with whom the defendant
cohabited, and after a few words between them, de•
fendant came up, struck her a blow in the face, kicked
her repeatedly in the stomach and on other parts of
her person, and inflicted the injuries she bore at the
time of her application for the warrant. She was
taken to the hospital, where the wound on her head
was dressed.
Defendant, in answer to the charge, said, that his
mother was always coming to his house if she had a
little to drink, and calling him names. He admitted
having struck her, but denied having kicked her.
A witness was called by defendant, but he gave his
evidence in so very unsatisfactory a manner that no
reliance could be placed upon it. He even denied the
assault which defendant had admitted.
Mr. BRODERIP, after commenting in strong terms
upon the condnct of the witness, fined defendant 51.,
and in default committed him for two months.
London, England, 1847-09-23

FREEHOLD MARINE VILLA,
which has been completed regardless of expense under the Superin-
tendence of an eminent architect, the
CORNER OF LEWES-CRESCENT, KEMP-TOWN, VIS-A-VIS TO
HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S MANSION,
commanding a most extensive sea view and the constant bustle and
amusement of the Marine Parade. It Is in the most perfect order
throughout, and for taste and elegance the ensemble
CLAIMS TO BE UNRIVALLED IN BRIGHTON,
completed with every regard to perfection and comfort for the resi-
dence of a Nobleman or Gentleman's family ; it contains four supe-
rior and four smaller bed-chambers, anti two dressing-rooms, two
noble lofty Brass ing-rooms opening on the verandah, spacious dining
and morning rooms, a study, and all necessary offices ; two double
coach-houses, two-four stall stables, and dwelling-rooms. Tho
ELEGANT AND APPROPRIATE FURNITURE
may be taken at a valuation.

The residence may be viewed daily, by tickets, to be had, with
particulars, of Mr. Martin, upholder, East-street ; at the Old Ship,
Brighton; en the premises; and at Mr. Robin's offices, Covent-
garden.
London, England, 1847-09-23

CONTENTS OF THE TREATISE.

CHAME 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its Hiadrance►
and Obligations, and en Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions:—
CHAPTER 2. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Generative
Organs, their ftnctions, structures, and secretions, proving that great
Mental and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action.
--CHAPTER 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effects cm the
Animal Economy ; the concealed cause of Debility of the functions
of the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of the
Mental Faculties. Climes. 4. Oa the Secret Disorders of Youth
and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness,
Mental Debility, and Premature Decay.—Cnarrxas 5 and 6. On
the Disorder^ arising from indiscriminate Excess, Strictures, and
other Diseases.
London, England, 1847-09-23

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

BOW-STREET.
Yesterday John Robinson, the man who was
charged on Friday last with having tried to induce
two men to rob and murder an elderly lady named
Farquhar, residing in Ocean-street, Stepney, was
brought up for re-examination.
The particulars have already appeared in our
columns. The prisoner, it will be remembered, met
Thomas Whittaker and Charles Bennett several times,
by appointment, at different public-houses, to arrange
their plans, when he fully described the interior of
the old lady's house, her habit of hoarding money,
&c. The two men allowed the prisoner to continue
his propositions to them, and accompanied him to the
house of the intended victim of his scheme, at Stepney,
where they called upon the old lady on a pretended
mission from her son, and received six crown-pieces
from her hands to give him. The two men had com-
municated the circumstances to a constable named
Morris, N. 8, E division, who afterwards joined them
in a second visit to the lady, from whom they re-
ceived 30s. for disclosing the plot, the money being
divided in equal portions between the two men and
Morris the constable, who, however, did not take the
prisoner into custody until three or four days after-

wards.
The old lady, from whom 31. was received in all,
was upwards of seventy years of age.
Nothing new was elicited at this examination ; but
the conduct of the policeman, first, in participating in
the remuneration given by the affrighted old lady ;
and, secondly, in hesitating so long to take the prisoner
into custody, appeared in a still more unfavourable
light, and will certainly require the fullest investi-
gation.
Mr. JARDINE committed the prisoner for trial, but
consented to admit him to bail if he could procure
sureties—himself in 1001. and two others in SO/. each.