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The Sun.
London, England, 1847-11-04

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LONDON, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 4, 1847.

It would appear as if the Legislature, in givhag
their sanction to the Bank Charter Act of 1844,
had resolved by every practicable means to
render the working of the Act of 1819, which
had already at various times occasioned such
fearful calamities, and general distress, as
oppressive as it could possibly be made. It
was not sufficient that the principle of that Act
should be maintained, and that every Bank of Eng-
land note should be convertible on demand into
bullion, at the fixed price of 31. 17s. 10fd. per ounce,
but stores of bullion were required to be laid up in
various parts of the country, not only in England,
where there might possibly have been some slight
utility ,in such hoards, but also in Scotland and Ire-
land, where the circulation of 1/. notes and the
habits of the people, who greatly prefer the
smaller denominations of notes to bullion
for general use, rendered it absolutely use-
less. We believe it will be readily admitted
by any person who has resided for any
lengthened time either country, that sovereigns
scarcely ever pass from hand to hand, and that when
they are received in payment of accounts, or change
of the larger notes, that they are speedily exchanged
for Bank paper. We have recently heard a respected
Scottish clergyman state that he had not seen a
sovereign in his own immediate district for more
than two years. It is perfectly manifest, therefore,
that the same stringent rules as to a reserve of bul-
lion would
Bnoottilbe required in either of the sister
in the same
countsies.
manner and
however, dealt with precisely
dsubjected to the same regu-
lations that were enforced
againtst the circulation England,. of notes under 5/.
made gold necessary for ca yhtengson the ordinary
T g
Y. business of the country cetch and Irish
banks were permitted ,to issue a
quan-
tity of notes, being the average
amount
circulation for twelve weeks previous to
the their
ing of the Act of 1844, and they were comapeporled
to keep bullion in their vaults equal to the m
of the notes that might be issued beyond the fixed
t
quantity. The same rule was also made with respect
to the country bankers in the several districts of
England. In consequence of this law, a sum which,
generally speaking, exceeds 3,000,0001. sterling in
gold, is kept uselessly hoarded in the sister kingdoms,
by far the greater portion of which might be substi-
tuted for Bank of England notes, and would thus give
great additional strength to that body. The
2,000,000/. sterling for which it is said they are now
in treaty with the Emperor of l iussiA, if indeed all the
arrangements of the transaction have not already been
concluded, might easily be spared from the Scotch and
Irish banks, with gnat benefit to all the parties con.
cerned.

We cannot conceive what the most zealous
bullionist could require—so lcng as any description
of notes are tolerated—more'than that the notes in cir-
culation throughout the country should at Ell times be
convertible into gc!d on demand. It would surely
London, England, 1847-11-04

BY COMMAND OF THE POSTMASTER-OENER)...L.
NOTICE TO TIIE PUBLIC.
on 4 PNF,R AT, POST OFFICE.
Persons having occasion to turivard ino..ey uy tile :ntruia.,*
recommeuded to transmit it through the medium of the Money Order
Office; and they are also advised NOT TO TRANSMIT COIN in
Letters, under any circumstances.
Money Orders may be obtained for any sum not exceeding It., at
the following charges:—
Not exceeding £2.. • • • • .... 3d.
Not exceeding X 3 Gd.
Those persons who desire to remit money in Letters, by Bank-
notes or Drafts, payable to bearer, or any articles of value, are
CAUTIONED to REGISTER all such Letters.
London, England, 1847-11-04

DIAMOND OIL LAMP.-NEW LIGHT.
The Diamond Lamp is the best light in the world—is aced in
411 the palaces in Europe—is free from all the imperfections of ordi-
Stacy oil lamps—so simple it cannot be mismanaged—no cleaning re-
quired for years. The Diamend Lamp is perfection in Light—the
public will have none other. Designs suited to the cottage, and so
on to the mansion of the nobleman.
To be had only, and all the New Lights are burning continually, at
the Establishment of the 3ietropo itan Light Company, RICHARD
CLARK, Resident Manager, 447, Strand, London, and of the Com-
pany's Agents in every Town in the Kingd. m.
London, England, 1847-11-04

CIIAII BERS'S EDEV73URGII JOURNAL.

Among the contributors to Chambers during the
past (L•tober, we observe Mrs S. C. hall, the female
Carleton of Brompton, and Leitch Ritchie, the beau
ideat of a writer for an annual or a kecipsake. The
poetry and prose crowded into the double columns of
the Edinburgh Journal are, as ever, not only de-
lightful to read, but worthy to be preserved.

SHARPE'S LONDON MAGAZINE.
The improvement visible in the illustrations of this
weekly and monthly periodical is really so remarkable
as to demand a word of particular commendation.
For instance, there is a capital little sketch from a
drawing by Kenny Meadows, "Which is the Tallest?"
In the number immediately afterwards there is a
graceful and characteristic woodcut, pencilled by IL
K. Browne, the inimitable " Phiz," entitled " The
Soldier's Return." " Morning," by G. Dodgson ;
" An Irish Cabin," by F. W. Topham; and the
" Disappointment," by Alexander Johnston, n
clever
om ri i like
wood manner.bythe skilful by,
These
hands embellishments )
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London, England, 1847-11-04

THE METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE.

Pleasant stories and scraps of versification are, as
usual, the principal contents of the Metropolitan.
Among the poetical contributors Mrs. Crawford is
the most prominent, and among the tales the best are
"Geraldine O'Donnell" and "The Unfounded Sus-
picion," The editor of the magazine embellishes its
pages with a brief but suggestive paper on " dEsthe-
tical Criticism."

THE ECLECTIC REVIEW.
The navigation laws and the education question
are again discussed, with an ability which must
render the articles agreeable reading even to those
who are sated with the numerous arguments penned
and spoken upon both themes. The revival of Pro-
testantism in France, and the travels of Wilson and
Tischendorff in the East will be perused with interest
by the Nonconformists.
London, England, 1847-11-04

EVERYTHING for the TOILET at MECIII'S
Manufactory, 4, Leadenh all- street.

superior hair, nail, tooth, shaving, and flesh brushes, clothes and
hat brushes, combs :washing and shaving soaps, various nail and corn
instruments, razors, razor-strop and paste, and shaving powder, la-
dies' and gentlemen's dressing-cases, with or without fittings, in rus-
sia leather, mahogany, rosewood, and japan ware, ladies' companisms
and pocket-books elegantly fitted; also netting-boxes, envelope-cases,
card-cases, note and cake baskets, beautiful Inkstands, and an in-
finity of recherche articles not to be equalled.
London, England, 1847-11-04

0 PEE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4, 1847.

THE SPORTING RE VIE W

A beautifully engraved portrait of Sir Harry
George Wakelyn Smith—the Hero of Aliwal—co•
pied from a full length photograph, is the frontispiece
to the number for November. The companion
plate is a portrait of " Aliwal," the war-horse of this
distinguished captain. Castor, Craven, and Haw-
thorn j," w jocose
are
seam
i gossipping as ever; and
glad to see, re- appears this
Barry areiije
o a
vs
er
month among the contributors in a spirit as sagaci-
ous and good humoured as heretofore.
London, England, 1847-11-04

SIMMONDS'S COLONIAL MAGAZINE.

Mr. Charles Ellerman, who has recenty done yeo-
man's service in the cause of Sanitary Reform, by
his writings on the disinfecting fluid, pursues his
" Reminiscences of Cuba," and in doing so evinces
his usual intelligence. Mr. Shreeve terminates his
interesting chapters on the "History of Sierra Leone"
—the White Man's Grave. Dr. Verteuil gives a
graphic sketch of the " Island of Trinidad," and be-
sides these there are several very able papers in the
Colonial for November.
London, England, 1847-11-04

THE SAVINGS' BANKS..

TO 77HE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—It is scarcely generally known that du
savings' banks have tended materialry to embarra,
the Government in the present monetary pressure ,
and amongst the difficulties of the times must be no •
ticed the heavy calls made upon the savings' bank 3
by the various classes of depositors, including no t
only those who have been obliged, from the recen
high price of provisions, to withdraw their littJ e
balances for present support, but the number of pei -
sous, whose operations have been most heavy in null 1-
ber and amount, are those who have taken advantaf .:e
of the low rate of the funds, now yielding about 4
per cent., and purchased stock, rather than keep the ir
money in a savings' bank, producing them less the .n
3 per cent.: indeed, recent events have demonstrate d
how alive the depositors are to the " rate" of intere it
allowed them. The loss at which Government mu st
now ba selling the savings' bank stock, to meet thf. ir
demands, will doubtless bring about a remodelling )f
the Act under which -those institutions exist, and
the system' opposed to the recklessness and extrava •
gance with which of late they have in many instance s
been notoriously mismanaged. I forbear to offe r
other observations, as the whole subject will, Ina n
informed, be thoroughly investigated by the new Par -
liament.—l am, Sir, your most obedient servant,
London, Nov. 3, 1347, ALPHA.

Ms. W. WICKIIAIII.—A meeting of the Committi e
for the purpose of carrying into effectual operation ft ,e
intentions of the friends of William Wickham, E!,q.,
was held yesterday evening, at the City of London. 'Ale-
chanics' Institute. The following resolution, passed tvt, a
prior meeting, will fully explain the intentions oft he
committee, viz., "That considering the services render ed
by Mr. Wickham to the cause of free trade, and that li is
growing infirmities prevent him procuring suitable en t-
ployment, he is deserving the consideration of all th
friends to the cause, anti that endeavours be made by •
subscription to procuie a sufficient sum to purchase an
annuity for him." Mr. T. E. Bawkat having been called
to the chair, some subscriptions were acknowledged, and
a number of members added to the committee. Sornc,,
pecuniary matters next came under discussion, which
having been disposed of, Mr. S. A. Lyon said, from cir
curnstances with which he wa3 acquainted, he though;
he could safely state, that they would receive the sup-
port of the principal members of the late Antt-Corn-law
League, and the great body of its supporters. After
some other matters had been disposed of, the committee
.pdjuurned for a fortnight.
London, England, 1847-11-04

HOWIT7"S JOURNAL.

A capital and characteristic likeness of George
Thompson, the eloquent Member for the Tower Ham-
lets, is the best feature in this number of Howitt's
Journal. It is accompanied by a memoir written in a
strain of merited eulogium. Dr. Bowring adorns
the pages of the journal with some clever translations
of Hungarian songs; and Frederick Rowton com-
mences a series of arguments upon the Punishment
of Death.
London, England, 1847-11-04

ALADY, experienced in TUITION, and about
to leave her {resent situation, wishes for a re-engagement in a
Nobleman's or Gentleman's family, to give Instruction In the usual
routine of an English Education, French, Drawing, with the Piano-
forte and Singing, which she has acquired under eminent masters.
Satisfactory references can be given.
Address, M. Y., Post-office, Lincoln.
London, England, 1847-11-04

FREIGHTS.

The rate to Great Britain is as last quoted•--61.
10s. per ton to Liverpool, and 6/. to London ; but in
the interim it has been down to 6/. for the former,
and 5/. 17s. 6d. for the latter port, at which engage-
ments were made ; it is now firm at the first-named
quotation. For China it has been gradually improving,
and since the last accounts came to hand on the 28:h
instant, has gone up from 11rs. to 163 rs. per candy,
the latter having been paid yesterday for a full cargo.

EXCHANGE.

In the last two days the rate on London has fallen
from Is. 11d. to Is. 111 d., to Is. 104 d. to ls. 11d.,—
the extremes in both instances being the rate for China
and local paper respectively, at six months' sight. The
decline was not generally looked for, and may again
be attributed chiefly to the large purchases of bills
made by one of our local banks. Bank and local en-
dorsed China bills are not to-day to be had at a better
rate than is to 10d. per rupee.
Bombay Times-office, Sept. 30, 5 p.m.
FREIGHTS.

To London, per ton ... ... 5/. 17s. 6.1. to 61. Os.
To Liverpool, per ton ... ...
To Clyde, par ton ••• ••• / 61. lOs. 01 to 61. 15s.
To China, per candy ... ... 16ir.
EXCHANGES.
London, at 6 months' sight, per rupee, Is. 104 i. to Is.lld.
~ at 3 months' sight, „ ls. lod.
China, at 60 days' sight, per 100 Sp. dolls. Its. 211 to 212.
Calcutta, at 60 days' sight, per 100 Rs. Rs. 99'.
f 1 at 30 days' sight, „ Rs. 99.
Madras, at 30 days' sight, „ Rs. 994.
PRICES OF BULLION.

Sovereigns, each . . Rs. 11 1 anna.
Dragon, each ... „ 11 2 annas.
Bank of England notes, per .se „ 10 8 annas.
Spanish dollars, per 100 ... „ 223
German crowns, per 100 ... „ 216
Sycee silver, per 100 toles „ 102 - to 1031.
Gold leaf, per tola (range of quality) „ 16 to 17/.
BANK SHARES.
Bombay Bank ... Rs. 37 per cent. pm.
Oriental Bank, rs. 1,000 each (500 paid) „27 ~
Commercial Bank ... ••• ••• 5A
fir
Agra Bank (rs. 500) •.• ••• 40 ~
Bank of Madras (rs. 1,000) ••• 14 ~
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Five per Cent. Transfer Loan Rs. 109 per 100 SicSicca a, nl.
c
Five per Cent. Loan, 1825.26 „ 104 per 100 .
Five per Cent. Loan, 1829 30 „ 104 per 100 Sicca.
Four per Cent Loan, 1832 33 „ 94, par 100 Sicca.
Four per Cent. Loan, 1835-36 „ 901 per 100 Co.'s.
Five per Cent. Loan, 1841 42 „ par per 100 Co's.
Four per Cent. Loan, 1842 43 „ 901 per 100 Co.'s.
London, England, 1847-11-04

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
20. 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) ;
also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of Ills in-
erests te•meet other conveniencies or necessity.
Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION OF PROFITS.
The increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors
at the annual meeting held •n the 12th May, 1847, to declare a fifth
.jonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. ou the premiums paid on each
policy effected on the profit scale.
'AMPLE!,

I Perma- Sum the
• Annual Policy Bonus In
<4,45, 'sent Re- Assured
No. E e.,, i Pre- taken addition ' Bonus In duction of may bor-
gl mium. out in Assured. Cash. Annual row on
l'n !
, - Premiums. Policy.
X s. ,I) X a 41. X a. 4. X a. d.
" .
r 1837 243 9 3)12 8 i 18 4 6 494 8 10
£ ,xs.d. 1 1838 218 4 8' 99 8 10 15 13 5 445 0 0
GO 100(74 344 1839 1921 11086 8
4
6 9 3 13
10 1
3
4 9 39540 2
3
11 1
, 1 [ 1810 143 50 6
1841 138 14 2 GI 17 6 9 9 2 296 13 4
1842 111 6 8, 49 10 0 ' 7 10 4 247 4 5

The Annual Report, with tables of rates, &c., may be bad at the
>Mee, or any of its branches in the country ; or, .0 application. will
bc forwarded post free.

F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.
London, England, 1847-11-04

OSEPH MAPPIN'S PORCEL AIN HANDLE
TABLE KNIFE ; Registered Juno 5, 1347, No. 43,501; is
the most useful and chaste article ever produced, combining ele-
gance, economy, and durability. It far surpasses ivory in its splen-
did appearance, and Is 50 per cent. cheaper. It is particularly re-
commended for its purity and sweetness—a little soap and water
restores its first splendid appearance. It will not break with falling,
neither will it be the least affected by time or service. All these ad-
vantages combined in this article, which together with the low price
at which the article is produced, form a tout-ensemble never before
attained.
Sold retail by all ironmongers, cutlers, and jewellers, in the United
'Kingdom and the Colonies. Manufactured only by JOSEPI!
lIAPPIN, 32, Norfolk-street, Sheffie:d, where they can be obtained
wholesale; also at kis warehouse, 15, Fore-street, City.
N.B.—To Merchants, Shippers, and Buyers, generally, J. M. offers
considerable advantages, in keeping a large stock of Cutlery at his
London Warehouse from his Manufactory in Sheffield, which is
suitable for every description of Wholesale and Export Trade, an ad-
vantage possessed by no ether Sheffield Rouse.
London, England, 1847-11-04

EXPORTS.

Cotton Wool—The market—has been firm, and
prices have slightly improved, arrivals of fresh sup-
plies having been very light; whilst, in addition to a
fair demand for the home market, purchases in limited
quantity have been renewed for China, and Broach
and Surat have commanded 103 rupees to 104 rupees,
and Gogo, 100 rupees to 103 rupees per candy.
The receipts so far have been chiefly of Gogo and
Dollera descriptions, a small quantity of Broach, with
a trifling parcel or two of Mangalore, having only in
addition been received. As yet no Compta is at hand,
but contracts for arrival continue to be made at 86
rupees for Compta and Rajapore mixed; and at 88i
rupees per candy for Compta alone, which is the quo-
tation of the day.
The last accounts from China being of a more
favourable tenor for the staple, increased operations
for that quarter will no doubt result, and we may,
therefore, reasonably look for present prices being
maintained.

Sheep's Wool—We are still without further arrivals
of the article, and the market is therefore quiet :
prices as before quoted.
Opium--7ln the absence of the new drug shipments
of old continue to be made, chiefly on importers' ac-
count.
London, England, 1847-11-04

VVELLINGTON SURTOUT—Patronised by
Prince Albert, the Roysl Family, the Consmander-in-Chief
and principal Nobility and Officers of the Guards—Two-and-a-lialf
Guineas.
In London only of FOLTGERE, Patentee,‘, Conduit-street, Regent.
street, and 80a, Cheapside.
Agents.—Birmingham : Hollingsworth, Yew-street—Liverpool t
Mactaggart, Bold-strut-3lanehester : Brown, Market-street —York:
Evers and Anderson—Edinburgh : Marshall and Aitken—Glasgow :
Brodie, Macleod, and Co.; and principal tailors in all large towns.
London, England, 1847-11-04

THE BELLE ASSEMBLEE.

Lady Smith, the wife of the hero of Aliwal, is re-
presented in the frontispiece to the Belle Assernblee
for November, by the pencil of Stewart and the
graver of Hunt. Anna Savage has some musical
verse to the wife of Sir Harry Smith. The literary
contents of the number are varied and clever, though
occasionally too frivolous.
London, England, 1847-11-04

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, WEDNESDAY.—Prince Albert enjoyed
the sport of shooting this morning. His Royal High•
ness was accompanied by the Marquis of Exeter, and
Sir Charles Wood, and was attended by Lord Camoys,
and Captain the Hon. A. H. Gordon.
Lord Camoys has arrived at the Castle, and has
succeeded the Earl of Morley as the Lord in 'Wait-
ing to the Queen. Colonel Berkeley Drummond has
also arrived, and has succeeded Mr. R. Ormsby Gore,
as the Groom in Waiting to her Majesty.
The royal dinner party at the Castle this evening
is expected to include her Royal Highness the Duchess
of Kent, the Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter, the
Lady in Waiting of the Duchess of Kent, the
Baroness de Speth, the Earl and Countess of Dal-
housie, Lord and Lady Beauvale, the Right lion.
Sir ,Charles and Lady Mary Wood, Sir George
Couper, Major-General W. H. Scott, and Lieutenant-
Colonel Smith (commanding Royal Horse Guards).

Yesterday was the birthday of her Royal Highness
the Princess Sophia. Their Royal Highnesses the
Duchess of Kent, the Duchess of Gloucester, and the
Duke of Cambridge, paid visits of congratulation to
her Royal Highness on the auspicious return of her
natal day. The Princess Sophia is recovering from
her recent illness, and has taken airings in a carriage.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
arrived at her residence at Kew, yesterday afternoon,
from the Continent. Her Royal Highness travelled
from Dover by the South-Eastern Railway. Baron
Knesebeck attended the Royal Duchess from Calais.
Her Royal highness the Duchess of Kent arrived
at her residence, Clarence House, St. James's, at
twelve o'clock yesterday, from Frogmore House,
near 'Windsor. Her Royal Highness left town soon
after two o'clock in the afternoon, on her return to
Frogmore House.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge re-
turned to town yesterday morning from honouring
the Duke of Rutland with a visit, at his residence
near Newmarket. His Royal Highness proceeded to
Kew in the afternoon.

Dr. Lushington had an interview with Sir George
Grey yesterday. Mr. John Romilly had also an in-
terview with the Right Hon. Baronet at the Home-
office.

The Right Hon. Edward Strutt (Chief Commis-
sioner of Railways) arrived in town on Tuesday night.
Mr. John Frederick Stanford, Chairman of th(t
Committee on the subject of mendicancy, accompanied'.
the deputation from Marylebone to Sir George Grey,
on Tuesday.
Dispatches were sent off last evening from the
Colonial-office, for the Governor-General of Canada
and also for the Governors of the other North Ame—
rican Provinces.
London, England, 1847-11-04

C ITE LTE MIA M.
TO HOTEL-KEEPERS, WINE-MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS.
TO be LET on LEASE, or SOLD, with im-
mediate possession, the LANSDOWN 11,./TEL, situate in
one or the most fashionable parts of Cheltenham, and occupied as a
Private and Family Hotel and Boarding House, the out-door wine
trade of which is capable of considerable extension. The modern and
well-arranged furniture to be taken ty the in-coming tenant at a
fair valuation. The present opportunity is well worthy the attention
or persons of capital wishing to embark in the above line.
For particulars apply to Messrs. Young and Gilling, house-agents,
and Messrs. Bubb, Lingwood, and Bub',, solicitors, Cheltenham ; or
to Messrs. Wire and Child, solicitors, 9, St. Swithin'slane, London.
London, England, 1847-11-04

SURENNE'S PRONOUNCING FRENCH DICTIONARY.
In large thick 12m0., price 10s 6.1. handsomely and strongly bound,
the Fifth Edition of the

STANDARD PRONOtiNCING DICTION-
ARY of the FRENCH and ENGLISH LANGUAGES. In
Two Parts. Part 1., French and English, comprehending Words in
common Use, Terms connected with Science, Terms belonging to the
Fine Arts, 4,000 Historical Names, 4,000 Geographical Names, 11,000
Terms lately Published: with the Pronunciation, and 750 Critical
Remarks. Part IL, English and French, containing a copious Vo-
cabulary of English Words and Expressions, with the Pronunciation,
&c., &c. By GABRIEL SUREN NE, F.A.S.E., French Teacher in
Edinburgh, Corresponding Member of the French Grammatical So-
ciety •f Paris, &c., &c.
" We can conscietviously recommend it as an excellent reference
for the interpretation and use of the French tongue."—Literary
Gazette.

" This is perhaps the very best French dictionary ever published.
Sorenne is an eminent French teacher in Edinburgh, and his
practice iu that capacity has enabled him to construct a work on the
French language that is invaluable to the English student,:and as
a standard work of reference."—Atlas.
"It is accurate, critical, and comprehensive."— Atheineum.
"'We were led to expect a work of superior merit, but certainly
were not prepared for so complete and elaborate a performance as
the one before us. Every requisite in a dictionary seems here to find
a place."—Witness.
" The work is complete, got up with great drill and diligence, and
anust be emineutly useful wherever it is employed."—Britannia.
*** The Author was engaged upon this Dictionary for upwards of
six years. It has bean reprinted in the United States of America.

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Of whom may be had, New Editions of

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London, England, 1847-11-04

:LONDON FRIEN:
19, LONDON-N
(Established 1824, and Enrolled,
TRUST

T. Challis, Esq., Alderman.
T. S. Duncombe, Esq., m.r.
William Ellis, Esq.

DLY INSTITUTION
PALL, CITY.
agreeably to Act of Parliarneat.:

EES,
George Lyall, Esq.
John 3last2rman, Esq., M,P.
Richard Taylor, Esq.,

MEASURER—George Grote, Esq.
BANSERS-31essrs. Prescott, Grote, and Co.
For assuring, by small monthly or quarterly contributions, accord-
ing to age at entrance, from Bs. to 28s. per week in sickness, with
medical attendance and medicines, and from 51. to 501. at death.
Present reserved surplus exceeds 8,5001.
The Twenty-third Annual General Meeting of Free Members will
be held at the Albion Hall, 3foorgate, on MONDAY EVRNING NEXT, at
Half-past Seven o'clock, for receiving the Directors' Annual Report,
examining the Accounts, and electing Officers for the ensuing year.
Prospectuses of this Institution gratis, and Rules sixpence each,
may be had at the office, any evening between the hours of five and
nine, where persons may offer themselves for admission, or at any
of the district receivers.

By order of the Board,
JOSEPH PALMER, Secretary.

November 3, 1847.
London, England, 1847-11-04

EXPORTS.

Cotton Wool—The market has been firm, and
prices have slightly improved, arrivals cf fresh sup
plies having been very light; whilst, in addition to a
fair demand for the home market, purchases in limited
quantity have been renewed for China, and Broach
and Surat have commanded 103 rupees to 104 rupees,
and Gogo, 100 rupees to 103 rupees per candy.
The receipts so far have been chiefly of Goo and
Dollera descriptions, a small quantity of Broach, with
a trifling parcel or two of Mangalore, having only in
addition been received. As yet no Compta is at hand,
but contracts for arrival continue to be made at 86
rupees for Compta and itajapore mixed ; and at 88f
rupees per candy for Compta alone, which is the quo-
tation of the day.
The last accounts from China being of a more
favourable tenor for the staple, increased operations
for that quarter will no doubt result, and we may,
therefore, reasonably look for present prices being
maintained.

Sheep's Wool—We are still without further arrivals
of the article, and the market is therefore quiet :
prices as before quoted.
Opium—ln the absence of the new drug shipments
of old continue to be made, chiefly on importers ac-
count.
London, England, 1847-02-10

WITIEWII Or IRS WOZI.

The author of this singular and talented work is a legally
quali-
flednedl cal man, who has evidently had considerable experience of
the treltment of the various disorders arising from the tellies an]
frailties of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad-
dition, by demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which must
act as a salutary warning to youth and maturity, and by its perusal
many questions may be satisfactorily replied to, that admit f no ap-
peal, even to the most confidential friend."--Era.
Published by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also
from Kent and Richards, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 63,
Oxford-street; Starts, Tickbome-street, Quadrant; Gordon, 146
Leadenhall-street, London; Newton, 16, Church-street, Liverpool
and by all Booksellers.

At Home for Consultation daily, from Nine till Two, and from
Five till Eight ; and all letters immediately replied to, if coritainha,
the fee of 11., for advice, tce.-9 BEDFORD-STREET BEDTORD
SQUAEE. LONDON'
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might be all very true ; but they had only wi
th
that deal
that Gallant Officer as a public man, and -it was neces-
so,ry that the country should have some certain know-
ledge of the way in which this money was applied.
Tne Marquis of LANSDOWNE perfectly agreed in
the supposition that there ought to be every care for
the proper application of the money under the Labour-
rate Act,' but this much he could say that no set of men
could have discharged their duties better than the
superintendents under the .Labour rate Act, and
he could affirm, from the infOrmatiOn trans-
mitted to her Majesty's Government, that Cap-
tain Wynne had discharged his duties with
great diligence, fidelity, and discretion. That of-
ficer had evinced the greatest courage in the discharge of
his duties, and far from being instrumental in imposing
persons on the rate who were not entitled to it, he had
absolutely removed more than eleven hundred persons
from the rate whOrn he thought ineligible for the relief.
Lord MONTEAGLE could bear ample testimony to
the ability and zeal with which the superintendants had
discharged their difficult, arduous, and trying duties. He
could, from his own knowledge speak as to the way in
which a great number of gentlemen hail endeavoured to
carry out the wishes of their superiors. and if they had
in any one instance been mistaken in their judgment,
they were not to be blamed. It might be that Captain
Wynne had been mistaken in his views, but even if that
were so, yet, unless he had been guilty of wilful negli-
gence, in imposing persons on the rate, without ascer-
taining from his personal knowledge whether they were
entitled or not to the relief, he ought to be exonerated
from all blame.

Lord BROUGHAM thought the evidence ought to
be produced upon which the report was made. Probably
Captain Wynne was right after all.
The subject then dropped,
The Earl of EGLINTON presented a petition from
the distillers of Scotland, against the reduction of the
duty on rum. By the Bill now before Parliament, rum
could be introduced into this country at a less duty than
Scotch spirits.
The Earl of CLARENDON said the petitioners had
waited upon him, and his Right Hon. Friend the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer, and he must confess that they
did not make out any case why they should have addi-
tional protection.
Lord MONTEAGLE said he had a petition from Ire-
land of precisely the same effect as the one which had
just been presented. The case of Ireland, however, was
harder than that of Scotland, for Ireland had no draw-
back, where Scotland had.
After a few wordi from Lord 5T1147-LEY- and Earl
GREY, the subject dropped.
Their Lordships then adjourned.
London, England, 1847-02-10

COURT CIRCULAR.

the Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the Prince
of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Princess Royal, the Princess
Alice, and the Princess Helena, and also by Count Alexan-
der Mensdortl; left Windsor Castle at three o'clock yesterday
afternoon, escorted by a party of the First Regiment of Life
Guards for the Slough station of the Great Western Railway.
The royal suite included the Countess of Charlemont, Hon.
Miss Stanley, Hon. Miss Dawsen, Lord Camoys, Mr. G. E.
Anson, Hon. Colonel Phipps, Major General Bowles, Hon.
Captain Boyle, lion. Colonel Grey, and the lion. Captain
Gordon.

The august party were conveyed from Slough to the Pad-
dington terminus by a special train, and from Paddington
proceeded in six carriages and four to Buckingham Palace,
escorted by a party of Light Dragoons. The royal party
arrived at the Palace at twenty minutes past four o'clock.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert were received on their arri-
val by the Lord Chamberlain, the Treasurer of the House-
hold, the Earl of Morton (Lord in Waiting), Sir Frederick
Stovin (Groom in Waiting), and Captain Francis i mour
(Groom in. Waiting to Prince Altiert).
A deputation from the Gold Coast, consisting srs.
Bannerman, Cruickshank, and C. Conston, accompanied by
Mr. Forster, M.P., had an interviews with Earl Grey ester-
day, at the Colonial-office.
Mr. Lyall, M.P., had an interview with the Earl of Cla-
rendon yesterday, at the Office of the Board of Trade.
A deputation from St. Marylebone, consisting of Sir
Benjamin Hall, M.P., Sir Charles Napier, N.P., Rev. Dr.
Spry, Messrs. Elliott, ,G-. Danniell, J. Bell, J. Powell, J. C.
Curtis, S. Grange, G. Mallalieu, and R. Scace, had an inter-
view with the Commissioners of her Majesty's Woods and
Forests yesterday, at their Office in Whitehall-place.
A deputation, including Lord Charles Russell, Sir Charles
G. Payne, Mr. Pym, Mr. T. Charles Higgins, Mr. G. I'.
Livius, and Mr. W. H. Whitbread, had an interview with Sir
George Grey yesterday at the Home-office.
Mr. Donaldson had an interview yesterday with the Earl
of Clarendon at the Board of trade.
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat yester-
day. The Lords present were the Master of the Rolls, the
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Lord Brougham, and
the Chancellor of the Duchy of Cornwall.
An appeal from the Court of Arches, " Geils v. Geils," was
heard. An appeal from Grenada, " The House of Assembly
of Grenada v. Chief Justice Sanderson was part heard.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office
from the Governors of the Wett India colonies.
London, England, 1847-02-10

Railway. The length was a mile and a half, and thee
capital a million and a half.
Several shareholders objected to the last Bill. The cost
was too much.
The CHAIMVIAW said the directors were prepared to with-,
draw it. They took the opinion of the shareholders on those
Bills in accordance with the standing orders, but they did
-t bind themselves to proceed with all the Bills should
for withdrawing any of them.
reasons
The Bill was •vitladrawn, and the two following Bale wer,
agreed to :
A' Bill to authorise the purchase, by the Eastern Coin..
ties Railway Company, of the Maldon, Withatn, and Braise
tree Railway.
A Bill to enable the Eastern Counties. Railway Company
to make a railway from the Great Northern Railway, near
Spalding, to the Nottingham and Lincoln Branch of the,
Midland Counties Railway.
In reply to a question,
The CHAIRMAN stated that the A shares would be allow
to carry dividends from July next, payable in the following
January, and after the former month the A. shares would be
divided from the B.

In reply to another question,
The CHAIRMAN said there was no truth whatever in the
statement which had appeared in cue of the railwaY
his
thas it was his intention to resign owing to
A the
being unable to agree with his colleagues f4O
subject of the management of the line. .I,i" 'IA,
that his character and reputation were bound 11P
the prosperity, and should any event happen requiring
retirement, which he did not for a moment anticipstey'd
would take care that the shareholders should be inibrints.
the fact by himself. Ile repeated, however, that there -0
no foundation whatever for the rumour which 119
_nteig° •
abroad, and he hoped to remain with them till Age .
tared him for business.—(Cheers.) %a sad
A vote of confidence was then passed is the chilivin4
directors, and the meeting terminated.
London, England, 1847-02-10

TEN HOURS' BILL.

Mr. WALKER presented a petition, numerously signed,
from Bury, and other places, in favour of this measure.
CHARD CANAL AND RAILWAY EXTENSION AND

AMALGAMATION.

This Bill was, on the motion of au Hox. D1E3113E14 read a
second time, as was also
station).
lwlaasygo(wG w, Garnkirkf Coatbridge
Railway
TEN HOURS' BILL.
RaiiihweaCya;l Caledonian
to G
n
Mr. BECKETT presented a petition, signed by the Clergyand Dissenting ministers of the town of Leeds, in lavoar of
the Ten Hours' Bill.

ELEVEN HOURS' BILL.
The How. MEMBER also presented a petit:on from the
manufacturers of Leeds, praying the House to papa a Bill
limiting the hours of labour in factories to eleven.
POOR REMOVAL BILL.
Mr. NEWDEGATE presented a petition from Norwich,
praying the House to make some alteration in the Poor Re-
moval Bill.

POOR-RATES RATING.
Sir W. SOMERVILLE presented a petition from Drog-
heda, praying for an alteration in the present mode of rating
for the poor of Ireland.
TEN HOURS' BILL.
Mr. S. CRAWFORD presented a petition, numerously
signed by the clergy, Dissenting ministers, masters, and
others of the town of Rochdale, in favour of the Ten Hours'
Bill ; also four petitions from the town of Manchester, two
from Rochdale, five from Halifax, one from Rossendale, and
one from Haywood, to the same effect.
REDUCTION OF THE DUTY ON TEA.
Sir IL W. BARRON presented a petition, numerously
signed by the inhabitants of Waterford, praying the House
to make some reduction in the duty on tea.
TEN HOURS' BILL.
Mr. TUFNELL presented several petitions, all numerously
signed, from Manchester, Salford, Bury, and other places, in
favour of the Ten Hours' Bill.
Lord J. MANNERS presented petitions from Bury, BoltO,
A:41(lale, attd Ober places, 61fio.in farm gtin MINIM
London, England, 1847-02-10

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
cent, Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Mad,
Howard, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
After which, the new and grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled THE BIRTI/ OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
" Go-a-Head," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown. Mr. T. Barry.
To conclude with THE DUKE OF SHOREDITCH, Supported
by the entire Comic strength of the Company.
Boxes, is., Half-price, Gd.; Pit, Gd.; Gallery, IL

\

)i.ois,
' WS ON.

In a days, to be hadankthe Ltbrfirl \Nit
THE TORY 0 14LLY,
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By the
AUTHOR OF " SUSAN HOPLEY."
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now ready, in 3 vols. post Bvo., price U. Ils. 6d.
M
EMOIRS OF GENERAL PEPE.
Comprising
THE PRINCIPAL MILITARY AND POLITICAL EVENTS OF

MODERN ITALY.
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
" The author of these velumes could not fail to produce an interest-
ing work. Patriotism, valour, and honesty are impressed on every
page."—Daily News.
" A book of the most interesting character, and one which will be
read with delight, by all who are fond of stirring adventures by flood
and field."—Dispatch.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington.streot.
(Publisher In Ordinary to her Majesty.)

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
MESSRS. LAMOND and Co., RAILWAY
SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and the Public for their continued support and patronage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, 84c,
taiga place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY. at One o'clock, at the
Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.
. __

All Scrip and Share Certificates must 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 instrixtions.
Offices, Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London.

HE WEATHER.—SIIN OFFICE, FEBRUARY 9.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 19; Highest, 30 ; Noon, 28.
BAROMETER, 29.45.—W1ND N.N.W., fine.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 15 minutes after 8. Evening .. 55 minutes after 8.

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London, England, 1847-02-10

DIVISION OF PROFITS.

Tko remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Society
has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare
rourth bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. ell the premiums paid
on each Policy effected on the Profit scale.

EXAMPLES.

11?
Premium.
'4 pi N Bonas Bonusia °o a Assured
a
added. Cask. clt
.
...p 6. may
• 0 . a Borrow.
e.
' . o
1837 X 217 15 1 •XlOB 011 £l6 A 41.£445 • 0
X Xs. d. 1838 192 3 01 87 1 4 13 10 21 395 11 1
o'looo 3 4 1839 165 11 101 74 1 9 11 3 1 346 2 3
1840 116 7 84 01• 718 101 296 13 4
1841 111 6 8i 49 10 0 710 41 247 4 5

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be nude in
,ecember of the present year.
F. FERGUSON CAMXOUX. Secretary.

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,

No. 78, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury.
The Annual General Meeting of Proprietors will be held at the
Office of the Society on THUMDAY, the 4th day of March nest, at
Half•past One o'clock precisely. at which meeting Five Directors and
One Auditor (on the part of the Proprietors) will be elected.
Any Proprietor desirous of proposing a candidate for the office of
Director or Auditor must send the name of such candidate to the
Secretary, at least Fourteen days before the day of meeting. The
ballot will commence at Eleven and close at Two o'clock. _ _

The election of an Auditor on the part of the Assured will also
take place on Wednesday, the 3d day of March, between the hours
of Eleven and Two o'clock. All persons assured for the whole term
of life, and qualified to vote, are hereby referred to the conditions
endorsed on their policies, for information concerning the candidate
to be proposed.

GEO. H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary,

Feb. 10, 1847.
London, England, 1847-02-10

AUDITORS.

James Colquhoun, Esq., Agent for Edmund Nugent, Esq., Agent
St. Vinoent. &c. for Antigua.
James Lewis, Esq.
Bankers—Messrs. Prescott, Grote, Cave, Ames, and Cave.
Solicitors —lferbrs James. Charles, and Henry Freshfield.
Applications for Shares, from persons in this country, will not be
received after the 15th day of Yebruary instant. Applications to be
addressed " To the British West India Company." 61, Moorgate-
street, London.

JOHN INNS, Honorary Secretary.

London, February 6, 1847
London, England, 1847-02-10

BIRTHS,

On the Bth inst., at Harleyford, near Marlow, the Visceuntese:
Drumlanrig, of a son.
On the 15th of December, 1846, at Cochin, East India, the wife Of
Alexander C. Brice, Esq.. of a son.
On the sth inst., at Pakenham, Mrs. Stedman, of a daughter.
On the 6th inst., at Vassal-road, Brixton, the wife of Mr. Henri
It. Marriott, of a daughter.
On the Bth inst., at Islington, Mrs. J. B. Price, of a daughter.

MARRIED.
On the 6th inst., at Marylebone Church, W. H. Hooper, M.D., of
Cheltenham, to Emma, daughter of M. Taylor, Esq., of Upper B&W-
-street, Portman-square.

DIED

On Monday, the Bth inst., at Brighton, George Robins, Esq., after
a protracted illness.
On the 7th of January last, at Gibraltar, Alexander Shea. Esq.
On thy, 29th ult., Louisa, the wife of John J. Bowles, Esq.,MiltOn-
hill, Berks.
On the 2d inst., at Brighton, Mary Ann Helen, the daughter
Mark Pringle, Esq., of vakenden, Sussex, aged 13.
On the Gth inst., in Dorset-square, Robert Fellowes, LL.D., aged 714
Oa the 6th that, at Deptford, Air. Thomas Wallis, of the London-
bridge Tavern, aged 74.

On the Gth inst., Joseph Bacon, of Great Russell-street, Nor-
thampton, aged 84.
On the 7th inst., at Bristol, Mr. Lionel Drew Walter, aged 26.
On the 7th inst., at Hatfield, Iterts, Mr. J. Simkins, aged 63.
•
On the 7th inst., at Peckham, the infant daughter al Mr •J. W•
Gull.
On the Bth inst., Thomas Boyce, Esq., of New-place, Upmlnster.

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`k tram], Printer, at 77►' Sun ( Mee, 1 ,trano in the Precinct
of the Savoy, in the County of Middlesex, Wednesday, Ft-
bruary 10, 1847.

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London, England, 1847-02-10

SPECIAL NOTICE

To ensure the Advantages of the next Triennial Division, Insurances
must be effected on or before the 25th of March next.
FARMERS' and GRAZIERS' MUTUAL
CATTLE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Registered According to the Provisions of Act 7 and 8 Viet., c. 110,
Offices, Strand, London.
Guarantee Fund, 50,0001.

. .
This Association commenced business on the 25th of March, 1844,
and has since paid for losses to Farmers, arising from the Epidemic
and other diseases, UPWARDS OF TWENTY THOUSAND
POUNDS.

Claims for Losses are Settled Weekly.
Parties Insured for Three Years, ending the 25th of March, 1847,
will receive a BONUS by way of return of Premium on their
renewals coming due at that date, subject to such regulations as the
Board may consider expedient for the interests of the Association,
and as the state of the Funds will admit.

PATAONS:--
His Grace the Duke of Richmond
The Right lion. the Earl of Westmoreland
The Right Hon. Viscount Torrington
The Right Hon. Viscount Wel:esley
The Right Hon. Lord Abercrombie
The Right -don. Lord Kenyon
The Right Hon. Lord George Beauclerk
Hon. William Gage Westbury House, Hants
Sir William Jardine, Bart., Dumfriem
W. Gore Langton, Esq., M.P., Newton-park, Somerset
C. R. Colville, Esq., M.P.. Governor of the Royal Agricultural
Society, &c., Lulllngton Hall, Staftbrdshire
Maj.,r Charles Maley Dean Dandas, Aston Hal, Flintshire
Roger H. Barnston, Esq., Crewe Hill, Cheshire
Further particulars may be obtained by letter (post-paidl addressed
to William Shaw, Esq., Strand, London, or to the Agents in the
Country.
Agents wanted in places were none aro appointed.
London, England, 1847-02-10

BRITISH WEST INDIA COMPANY,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter).
Capital 500,0001., in shares of 501. each, with power to Increase the
Capital to 1,003,0001.
The responsibility of Shareholders is limited to the amount of their
Subscriptiims.
DIRECTORS.
William Maxwell Alexander, Esq. John Hines, Esq.
George Henry Ames, Esq. Henry Morris Kemshead, Esq.
Montague Gore, Esq., M.P. Colonel George Alex. Reid, M.P.
Benjamin Greene, Esq. Nassau William Senior, Esq.
Henry Hill, Esq. John Stewart, Esq., M.P.
AUDITORS.

James Colquhoun, Esq., Agent for Edmund Nugent, Esq., Agent
St. Vinoent &c. for Antigua.
James Lewis, Esq. _ _ _

Bankers-3fescrs. Prescott, drote, Cave, Ames, and Cave.
Solicitors-14assrs James, Charles, and Henry Freehtleld.

Applications for Shares, from persons in this country, will not be
received atter the 15th day of February instant. Applications to be
addressed " To the British West India Company," 61, Moorgate.
street, London. _ .

JOHN INNES, Honorary Secretary.

London, February 6, 1847.

11EARD'S COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHIC
P PORTRAI t S are taken at
34, Parliament •street, Westminster;
85, King William-street. City ; and the
Royal Polytechnic Institution. Regent-street.
" We would especially notice the admirable effect of the flesh tints,
which appear actually embodied in the miniature, and not, as we
generally see them, spread on the surface."—Art Union,

NATIONAL LOAN FUNFI LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
26 COENHILL, LONDON.
Capital 4500,000.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages
pith respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured
las, on all 'occasions, the power to borrow, without expense er for-
eiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the *maims paid (see Table) ;
Ise the option et selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in-
, rests to meet other eciaveniences or necessity. '
Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible
ti,
London, England, 1847-02-10

Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal
Family.—Mr. BATTY respectfully begs to acquaint the public
that he purposes giving a free night, for the relief of the destitute
Irish and Scotch, on THURSDAY next. The evening's receipts
will be given, and the extensive resources of the Theatre will
be brought into.action.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE ROYAL FOX-AUNT; or, Life's Course
of Men and Steeds.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the successful Comic Equestrian Fairy Pantomime
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES ; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har-
vey ; Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and clmmence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.