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The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-16

RAILWAY RETURNS.

RairmAT TRAFFIC.—The following are the Total Receipts of Rail-
ways for the past week—that is to say, up to the date to which the
respective returns are made, together with the receipts of the same
week in the previous year:—

Week
ending

Last
week.

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NAME OF RAILWAY.
London, England, 1847-03-24

Doors open at Ten o'clock.

FASTER IS C O M I N G.
A Easter is coming—that time of diversions,
With its fairs, and its pastimes, and pleasant excursions—
Easter is coming, with holiday fun,
And the public are coming to MOSES and SON.
Easter is coming, with sunshine and flowers,
With grass for the meadows, and leaves for the bowers.
Easter is coming, when all would do right,
By casting aside heavy garments for light.
If ever an Easter were met with attire,
Whose fashion and quality all must admire.
'Tis tile Easter that's coming, when MOSES and SON
Will faintish you better than ever they've done.
New patterns in clothes at their warehouse appear,
And the choicest and latest of fashions are here.
Coats, Waistcoats, and Trousers have MOSES supplied.
Whose beauty they view with a feeling of pride.
And their Hats, and their choice Boots and Shoes will be
found,
Unequall'd in fashion and perfectly sound.
Then, as Easter is coming, the reader should come
And purchase a suit for a very low sum.
E. MOSES and SON have made noble exertions
For the Easter that's coming, with mirth and diversions—
With fairs, and with pastimes, and pleasant excursions.
A new Work, entitled FASHIONS FAVOURITE," containing
full Directions for Self- Veasurement, and detailed List of Prices,
may be had on application, or forwarded post-free.
MADE LIST OF
MADE TO MEASURE.
Cashmere Codrington, from .... •• • • • • 16 6
Taglionis, silk collar and cuffs .. • •
Cambridge Coat, lined throughout .... ••• • .• 2 5 0
Tweed Coats • ..... .•• • • • .......... .• • ........ •• • 0 16 0
Sporting Coat ••..•••• • • -• • •• •• •• • .
Dress C0at...... ..... ••.. • • ......... ..... . ll2 0
Best quality manufactured ••••••• • • . • • • • •• .• 215 0
Frock Coat • •
Best quality manufactured •••••• • • . • •• 3 3 0
Rich pattern Vests • • .... ••.•. • .. • • ............ 08 0
Cashmere, or cloth • .......... ..... 0 8 6
Tweed Trousers ••• • • • .... , •••••• .. • • • •
Single-milled Doeskin ditto .... •••• • • • • 1 2 0
Best, or Dress ditto ..
Boys' Hussar or Tunic Suits
London, England, 1847-03-24

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.

From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
MONDAY, MARCH 22.

The undernamed Railway Bill was presented, read a first
time, and ordered to be read a second time:--
Coventry, Banbury, and Oxford Junction—" for making a
Railway from the authorised Line of the Oxford and Rugby
Railway, in the parish of Southam, to the Line of the London
and North-Western Railway, in or near the city of Coventry,
with Branches."

The following Railway Bill was read a second time, com-
mitted, and referred to the Committee of Selection:—

Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan (Amendment, De-
viations, and Branches).

The undernamed Railway Bills were withdrawn:—
Ipswich and Bury St. Edmund's (Extension to East Dere•
ham and to Aylsham).
Aylsham and North Walsham.

STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE.
The following Resolutions were reported from the above
Committee :

1. That in the case of the Midland Railway (Worcester,
Hereford, Malvern, and Cheltenham Lines, with a Branch to
Ledbury) petition, the standing oreers ought not to be dis-
pensed with.

2. That in the case of the Manchester and Southampton
Railway (No. 2) petition for leave to deposit amended sec-
tions, and a petition for a Bill, the parties be permitted to
deposit sections, amended so far only as regards the error in
the datum line reported by the Examiners of Petitions, and
to make the corrections in the vertical heights necessarily
consequent thereon, and that they prove before the Examiner
that the Railway, as proposed to be constructed under the
amended sections, can be made in such la manner as not to
affect, otherwise than as stated in the written applications to
owners, any of the lands to be taken for the proposed Rail-
way, except in the case where the landowner is a consenting
partv, and that they be permitted to deposit a petition for
the Bill in the Private Bill-office.
Second resolution agreed to.—Report to lie on the table.

NOTICES GIVEN AT THE PRIVATE BILL-OFFICE.
London, England, 1847-03-24

IRISH POOR-LAW.

Sir W. CLAY presented a petition from Bethnal•
green, praying that the principle of the English poor•
law might be extended to Ireland.

COTTON IN INDIA.

Mr. BRIGHT presented several petitions from Man-
che.iter in tvour of encouraging the growth of cotton in
India. The Hon. Member intimated that he had decided
to postpone his motion for a Select Committee on this
•inject till after Easter.
London, England, 1847-03-24

DIED.

On the 18th inst., Thomas Pamplin, Esq., of ClaremOnt-terrace
Pentonville, aged 71.
On the 19th inst., in Upper Harley-street, Arthur, youngest son of
the late Daniel Stuart, Esq., aged 19.
On the 19th hist , at Bealey-heath, Mr. F. Moorehouse, aged 77.
On the 19th inst., George Lane Blount, Esq., aged 91.
On the 19th in-t., at Camden House, Brighton, Catherine, relict of
the Rev. Thomas Willis, LL.D., late Rector et St. George's, Blooms-
bury, aged 7s,
on Ifni 19th inst., Caroline, wife of Mr. George Garstin, of Upper
George-street, Bryanston-,c,uare, aged 43.

London: rii,,e Pool', e,, !,s S: ()IWO YOUNG.. of No. 112,
Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct
of the Silvoy, to tho County of Middlesex, Wednesday, Maircb
24, 1847.
London, England, 1847-03-24

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Albert took their usual early
walk yesterday.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert rode out on horse-
back yesterday, attended by his Equerry in Waiting,
Colonel Bouverie.
Her Miyal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester visited
her Majesty yesterday a! Boehinghatn Paltilte. •
The Royal Family took their accustomed walking and
policy exercise yesterday in the royal gardens.
The Royal dinner party yesterday at Buckingham
Palace, included her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Kent, the Marquis of Anglesey, Lady Adelaide Paget,
Earl de Grey, Lady Augusta Bruce, Baroness de Speth,
Viscountess Palmerston, Lord Robert Grosvenor, and
the Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay.
The Countess of Gainsborough has succeeded the
Countess of Desart as the Lady in Waiting to the Queen.
The Marquis of Ormonde has succeeded the Earl of
Morley as the Lord in Waiting to her Majesty. And
Mr. R. Ormsby Gore has succeeded General Sir Edward
Bowater as the Groom in Waiting to her Majesty.
Mr. Jacob Brett had the honour of submitting his
electric printing telegraph yesterday, at Buckingham
Palace, to the inspection of his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, who, on seeing the rapidity and certainty %-ith
which the telegraph printed in coloured and black let-
ters, was pleased to express his approbation at its sim-
plicity and ingenuity.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, and the Princess Mary visited her Majesty
the Queen Dowager yesterday at Marlborough House.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent left town
at ten o'clock yesterday morning, for her residence
Frogmore House, Windsor. Her Royal Highness re-
turned to Clarence House, St. James's, at half•past five
o'clock.

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge honoured the Italian Opera with their pre-
sence yesterday evening.
Lady Augusta Bruce has succeeded Lady Fanny
Howard, as the Lady in Waiting on her Royal High-
ness the Duchess of Kent.

A deputation from the Lough Neagh Drainage Com-
pany, consisting of Mr. Grafton and other directors,
and accompanied by the Marquis of Donegal, Lord
John Chichester, M.P., Mr. D. R. Ross, M.P., and
Mr. Bryden, the Parliamentary Agent of the Company,
had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer
in Downing-street, yesterday.
Sir Richard Bulkeley had an interview with Sir
George Grey yesterday, at the Home-office.
A deputation on the subject of steam communication
with Australia, the Cape of Good Hope, and the Mauri-
tius, had an interview with Earl Grey yesterday, at the
Colonial-office. The deputation consisted of Messrs.
H. Buckle, F. Mangles, P. W. Flower, H. Watson,
S. Yenning, Joseph Maitland, and C. D. Hays, and was
headed by Mr. J. Evelyn Denison, M.P.
Sir Francis Doyle had an interview yesterday with
the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Mr. R. Spooner and Mr. Charles Hibble had an inter-
view, on Monday, with Sir George Grey, at the Home-
office.

The Marquis of Lansdowne (Lord President) passed
an indifferent night on Monday night, and was not so
well yesterday.
Lord Thomas and Lady Sophia Cecil have arrived
at Farrance's Hotel, Upper Belgrave street, from
Burghley.
London, England, 1847-03-24

pHILHARMONIC SOCIETY,
HANOVER•SQUARE ROOMS.

Programme of the Seconl Concert, Mom()AT Evening,.llfarch 29

Overture, Spohr's Last Judgment.

Air, "Jerusalem," Miss Mre'

Chorus, " Happy and blest ;"Song, " 0 God have mirey," Mr. H.
Phillips ; Mendelssohn's ...atilt Paul ; Mass in C, Beethoven ; Choral
Sinfonia (No. 9). Beethoven, the principal voice parts by Miss Birch,
Miss M. Williams, Mr. Lockey, and Mr. H. Phillips.

Conductor, M. COSTA

Subscription rickets Four Guineas, Single Tickets One Guinea, and
Double Tickets 1/. 10s. ; to be had of Messrs. Addison and Hodson,
210, Regent-street.
London, England, 1847-03-24

ETNIONAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will give their Inimitable ENTER-
TAINMENTS, at the above Theatre, on SATURDAY, Warch 27
(being their last appearance before Easter).
Boxes, ds. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre,:2s.

I'HE WEATHER.—StrN OFFICB, MARCH 24.
TUERMOMETRU, Lowest, 38 ; Highest, 53 ; Noon, 55.

B kROMETER, 29.87.—Wind W., fine.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Kerning .. 12 minutes after 7. I Evening .. 42 minutes after 7.

SECOND EDITION

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London, England, 1847-03-24

CORPORATION
lished by Royal Charter A.D. 1720.)
VIAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
OF HOUSES AND GOODS FROM FIRE.
OFFICES—ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
444110, Branch, 29-, Pall-mall.
..6 Mfi al fteen days allowed for payment of Premiun s
''Ke at Lady-day will expire on the 9th day of April

e ASSURANCES ON LIVES.
I.**Viva LARGE PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.
t,_Ot. the profit on the Company's Life Business since De-
,.....450, will be apportioned, periodically, among Policies ior
w 4.1,04 involving the Assured in any risk of Partnership.
Govassoz—Thomas Tooke, Esq.
..., Sua-Govaixos—William Sampson, Esq.
usstrn.GoYZltNea—The Hon. J. T. Leslie Melville.
1b... 1
—..ibridge, ESQ. DIRECTORS.
Sir J. W. Lubbock, Bart.
tiZlcr• Barclay, Esq. Charles John Manning. EM.
ill•g. LP. Calvert, Esq. Henry Nelson, Esq.
Ihe,llrratt Cattley, Esq. Edward H. Palmer, Esq.
ter Colvin, Esq. John Henry Pelly, Esq.
414 Davidson, Esq. Abraham G. Roberts, Esq.
Esq. Charles Robinson, Esq.
e W. Grenfell, Esq. Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.
IsittotT. II I bbert, Elq• William Sothic', Esq.
kit
_Holland, Esq. William Wallace, Esq.
illik-^Mgr, i• Larpent, Bart. 1 Octavius Wigram, Esq.
',Lochner, Esq. Charles B. You.ng, Esq.
.%..,, • ILEX. GREEN, Secretary.

km-----Nir
CLERKS
MUTUAL
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION and BENEVOLENT FUND.
14,1f441Tee is her 42, MOOROATE STREET.
given,
that the ELECTION of TWO ANNITI-
fi. 6 °n the Benevolent Fund will take place on the 31st of May
t: kni the one a CLERK, to an annuity of 251., the other the Wl-
ti member, to an annuity of 151.
11, idates being duly qualified, are required to forward their ap-
tions to the offices on or before the 31st of March instant.
By order of the Board,
THOS. MULLINDER, Secretary.
London, England, 1847-03-24

ftl Ittning e4'oun4

LONDON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

Tho Lords met at Five o'clock.
Earl GRET stated that the House of Assembly
Brunswick had voted 1,2501. for the relief of
the of
New
dis-
trassed population in Ireland and Scotland.
Tho ITOBLE EARL then gate notice that he should on
Tuesday next move the adjournment of the House to the
I3th of April.
Lord BROUGHAM presented a petition from the ere-
ditoias of the Spanish Government praying that the
House would take measures to enforce the payment of
the debt due to them from Spain.
The Earl of CLARENDON said that the Government
was making representations to Spain on the subject, and
he knew that the Spaniards were an honourable people,
and that they cad not unction the proceedings of their
Government.
London, England, 1847-03-24

POOR REMOVAL ACT.

Mr. REDHEAD YORKE presented a petition from
Bridlington, in Yorkshire, praying for the repeal of the
Poor Removal Act.
INSPECTOR OF RAILWAYS.

Major LAYARD asked the First Commissioner of the
Railway Board, why the office of Inspector-General of
Railways, so essential for the information and guidance
of the Board, had not yet.been filled up. It was now five
months since Sir Charles Pasley's services were dis-
pensed with, and the responsibility now rested with the
former Assistant-Inspector, without any increase of
salary.
Mr. STRUTT answered that the terms of the Act did
not require the appointment of such an officer as an
Inspector-General. In other respects the statute had
been sufficiently complied with.
SCOTCH REGISTRATION BILL.

Ce.ptaittG6RDON presented several petitions from
Aberdeen and other places in Scotland, praying that
this Bill be not permitted to pass into a law.
LAW OF SETTLEMENT.
Lord J. MANNERS presented several petitions
against the
FURLOUGH existlitiLliailva of Settlement.
ATIONS IN THE ARMY
s
AND CIVIL I.tVICE OF INDIA.
Mr. EWART said
the President of that, seeing the Right Hon.
Baronet
the Board of Control in the
the
House, be would take
Control
of asking him
whether the Board of
of
Directors
ltobad received sugges
tions from the Board
to the rs of the East India
Company with respect
ian army and improvementthe
of furlough
regulations in the Ind
whether the Government were e ci""ervice, and
prepared to act upon
these suggestions.
Sir J. CIIIOI3IIOUSE said that, in answer
stion of the Hon. Member, he might state
thtaot the
ineject of furlough regulations, both with respect to the
ject
and the civil service, was under the consideration
of the Board of Control. He need hardly inform the
Hon. Member that a subject so important as a change in
these regulations must demand previous consideration.
Mr, EWART had asked these questions because con-
siderable anxiety prevailed upon the subject.
FLOGGING IN HONG-KONG.
Dr. BOWRING gave notice that on Thursday he
should ask the Secretary for the Colonies whether he
had received any account of the discontinuance of the
practioe of flogging in the colony of Hong-Kong?
POOR-LAW IN IRELAND.
_ _

As Hox. bizgasEa, whose name we could not aster
London, England, 1847-03-24

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

By the Pluwstead, which left Algoa Bay on the 12th
January, we have accounts from th- eastern province of
this colony. The information from the frontier is cal-
culated to cause uneasiness. The Kafirs continue their
depredations. and have succeeded in more than one in-
static,. in getting clear off with their booty. In an at-
tempt to rt cover stolen cattle a party of the Graham's
Town Hottentot levy, under Lieutenant Gilstain, had
been r +ughly handled, and one of the men killed by a
shot. Immediately the poor fellow fell, several of the
Kafirs made a desperate rush to stab the dying man, but
a well-directed fire speedily threw the Kafirs into con-
fusion, and enabled the party to carry off the corpse.
Four thousand five hundred cattle have been recap-
tured from the people of Cobus Congo and of his brother
Pato. The engagement with these people was severe,
and it is stated that forty Kafirs were killed, whilFt the
troops had one man killed and two wounded ; these men
belonged to the rifle corps.
The troops in camp near the Kei had been put on half
rations of biscuit, in consequence of no store waggons
having arrived there. This produced much dissatis-
faction.

FAIR IN TRE THAMES TUN N EL.—Monday, the
fourth anniversary of the opening of this thoroughfare be-
neath the Thames was celebrated by a grand fancy fair. The
tunnel was illuminated with 100,000 variegated laevemps,
and with brilliant devices in gas, and decorated with r-
Th visitorsfe mal
eNsv eprleayai
plying
s esda
xwe
-ithho
rpnoss; raenr a,d
greensbands ao nf
music
s .
(one
the Wizard of the North.
SHIPWRECK.—On Tuesday night last,
32 4 tons about half-
past ten o'clock, the brig Defiance, of Goole, regis-
ter, Robert Spence master, from London to Galway, with a
general cargo, struck on the Rundle Stone. The master
and crew, fourteen in number, left her in the jolly-boat, at
midnight, with nine feet of water in the hold, and the next
morning she was seen off the Brisons, near Cape Cornwall.
Part of the cargo, which is flour, meal, &c., has been washed
on shore. 'The crew landed on Wednesday, at St. Ives,
from the schooner Aid, of Salcombe, which vessel fell in with
;
them that morning, four miles north-west of the Brisons.
ties; Neither master nor crew have saved any part of ther.
clothes; but the agents for the Merchant Seaman's Fund,
and
the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Society were
'Thursday,
for them, and it was expected they would leave on
for Bristol, in the Brilliant steamer.—Falmouth
Packet,
London, England, 1847-03-24

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 23.—A Court of Inquiry, or-
dered by the Admiralty to investigate the conduct of
Captain Hamond while in command of the Salamander
steam-sloop, terminated its labours this day at noon.
The result is, of course, not publicly known.
The Dragon steam-frigate, Captain Ramsay, and the
Avenger steam-frigate, Commander Potbury, arrived this
morning from Cork, to load with seed barley for Ireland.
Arrangements are being made for the formation of the
dockyard volunteers into companies for drill and exer-
cise during the summer.
The Duck navy lighter, arrived this afternoon from
Devonport with stores.
The Talbot, 26, Captain Sir T. Thompson, Bart., has
discharged her freight, and is preparing to be paid off all
standing, being required for the " relief service." When
she left the Pacific, the following was the exact force of the
British, French, and American squadrons in those seas:—
London, England, 1847-03-24

LAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS
Copy of a Letter from Mr. Blake, Kingsellffe, Northampton.

"Kingsdiffe, January 21, 1847.
It7,l4r.—Twelve years ago I became afflicted with Rheumatic G.)ut.
h`"cared the best advice possible but without deriving benefit ; and
toclh.., tors recommended me to go, to the Stamfod Infirmary, where
ifoq-"aned twelve weeks, and left it without obtaining any benefit,
ThisllhoPa of relief had vanished.
tO hopeless state of things centlnued until a friend advised me
or try Blair's Pills. I then lost no time in sending to Mr. Mortlock,
tot
ford, for a box, and by the time I had taken that uanty I
foe t_of one crutch. I then sent for another box, whicqh enatibled
8407 thr row
away the other, and, thank God, I have never since had
.ian
in attach
adta„,, Much exposed to cold ; but, whenever I feel symptoms of
r, I have recourse to the Pills with universal success..
. "a
ne.l.,Veoommended the Pills to a gentleman who resides in this
rro„",urhood, and he has derived the most essential relief there-
.; ,and is now never without them.
'on May publish this for the benefit of those similarly afflicted.
"I
am, dir, your obedient, humble servant,
" SAMUEL BLAKE,
" Smith and Farrier."
pi naTor-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC
leocur.,S curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have
Prue:: to them a celebrity unequalled by any medicine of past or
to ;tllnes. They not only give relief in a few hours, bat restore
p;T et health in an inconceivably short space of time. They are
apl speedy and certain in Lumbago, Sciatica, Pains in the Bead
See,—.* and indeed of every Rhematic or Gouty affection ; in fact,
marten
been the rapidity, perfect ease, and complete safety of this
soare'oa a.•that it has astonished all who have taken it, and there is
inw,,,flY dot'', town, or village in the kingdom, but contains many
• Soir ,_°vidences of its benign influence.
Thomas trout, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint-
1th,:07 all respectable Medicine Venders throughout the United
-1-.10,171. Price 2s. 9d. per box.
ser,7a for BLAIR'S ;GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and ob-
d4s on:, the name and &direst of " Thomas ?rout, 229, Strand, Lon-
the upon the OOTernMelat atop &DUO to each box of
Meclictue.
London, England, 1847-03-24

RAILWAYS.

The following is the arrangement for the meeting of the
Select Committees on the Groups after the Easter recess :-
Nos. 5,6, 16, 18, 21, 47, will meet in the week commencing
Monday, April 12.
Nos. 11, 28, 34, 50, 51, will meet in the week commencing
Monday, April 19.
Nos. 9, 13, ::0, 22, 23, 27, 33 48, will meet in the week
,
commencing Monday, April 26.
Nos. 7, 25, 31, 39, 49, will meet in the week commencing
Monday, May 3.
Nos. 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 35, 44, 52, will meet in the week
commencing Monday, May 10.
Nos. 4, 29, 36, 37, 45, 46, will meet in the week comment
ing Monday, May 17.
Nom. 2,3,
8, 10, 14, 30, 32, 38. 40, 41, 42, 43, will meet in
the week commencing Monday, May 31.

[ADVERTISEMENT.] —A SEVERE AFFECTION OF THE
CHEST AND LUNGS CURED BY lIOLLOWAY'S BlLLS.—Extract Of a let-
ter; dated Bandon, March '2, 1847 :—" To Professor Holloway—Sir,
A young lady resides here, whose chest and wags were in so delicate
a state, that from the leait cold her difficulty of breathing was such
that she could ()My get relief by blistering. She had little or no ap-
petite, and was so weak and d bilitated as to be obliged to rest even
in going up one flight of stairs ; but, by rather a long use of your
Pills, I am happy to say she has been restored to perfect health.—
(Signed) WILLIAM BROWN." Sold by all druggists, and at Professor
Holloway's Establishment, 244,3:r01e/ix
London, England, 1847-03-24

DREADFUL FIRE.

LEAMINGTON, MARCH 21.—The pretty and romantic
looking village of Hunningbury, near Leamington, pre-
sented a scene of dreadful consternation on Saturday
evening, in consequence of a fire breaking out at the
dwelling-house of a person who carried on business as a
baker. The house where the fire originated, as well as
a number of those adjoining, being built in the style that
was prevalent in the time of Elizabeth, gave every faci-
lity for the flames to spread, and the result was, that
although there was an abundant supply of water, and
the engines from Leamington, &c. were speedily on the
spot, fifteen houses fell a sacrifice before the fire could
be got under, besides others that have sustained con-
siderable damage, from the flames and other causes Ind:.
dental to the fire. Fortunately no lives were lost, but
the escapes of several inmates of the houses were almost
miraculous, particularly in one instance, where the occu-
pant was an aged female. She bad left her house at the
first alarm, but afterwards recollecting that she had left
her box, containing a sum of money, the savings of many
years, behind, she returned to her cottage in spite of the
remonstrances of her neighbours, and succeeded in
securing her treasure, but not without being severely
burnt. We regret to state that the rapidity with which
the flames spread afforded very little opportunity to the
occupants of the burning tenements to save their furni-
ture, and as the principal portion of them are in the
humble walk of life, the consequences will be serious in
the extreme to them. That portion of the inhabitants
whose houses escaped injury offered shelter and every
other assistance in their power to the unfortunate people
who have thus suddenly been deprived of their houses
and furniture. The gentry, &c. in the neighbourhood
have expressed their intention to raise a subscription for
the relief of the sufferers.
London, England, 1847-03-24

VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
• No. IS, RING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY.
DIVISION OF PROFITS.
‘,Ai the first Septennial Meeting of this Company, held on the I 1 th
arch liumsarchast, a BONUS, averaging 23 per cent. on the amount of
Z
paid, was declared on Policies entitled to participate in
Irour.fifths.
or SO per cent. of the entire Profits of the Company,
v
ill at future divisions be appropriated to all Assurers entitled to
glare therein.
Every advantage is offered by this Company to Assurers.
„,.uu Policies taken out for the whole term of life, one-half of the An-
-11 Premiums thereon may remain unpaid for five years.
terAssured with the Company are allowed to reside in many
u'a Colonies without additional charge, and the Premium required
iha East or West Indies, and other extra risks, is more than
.mally Moderate.
f„ll3' a plan originating with this Company, great security is offered
"'Parties Assuring the Lives of others.
!-advances continue to be made to Assurers on Assignable Property
. Income and also ou the guarantee ofe most undoubted personal
eurettes:
Deutir
ed r Pospectuses, ad every informtion may be Obtained, by
"'I cation at the Office, or by letter addressed to the Actuary.
WILLIAM RATItAY, Actuary and Secretary.
London, England, 1847-03-24

THAMES.

Charles Frinkish, acarpenter, about thirty years of
age, was charged with the wilful murder of Samuel
Salter, a porter, of Leadenhall Market. The prisoner
is a tall and thin man, and appeared to be much affected
at the situation in which he was placed.
The first witness called was Robert Salter, the de-
ceased's uncle, who stated that the prisoner was residing
at 14, London-terrace, Commercial-road. He knew
nothing of the circumstances which led to the death of
his nephew, except what the prisoner told him. On
Sunday morning last the prisoner called upon witness,
and stated that be came home on Saturday morning,
about one o'clock, and that he was informed by
a police-constable that he had had a good deal of
trouble with the deceased,' who lived in the same house.
An altercation took place between them, and the de-
ceased threatened to strike the prisoner, who said, " No,
you will not," on which the deceased instantly struck
him. A struggle and fierce contest then ensued be-
tween them, and they fought several rounds in the par-
lour, kitchen, and in the passage. They both went to
their separate rooms, after they had done fighting, and
retired to rest. Shortly after the prisoner went into the
deceased's bed-room, and they fought again for some
time in the dark, and broke a table. The prisoner re-
turned to his own bed, and on the following morning
when he got up he went to the deceased's bed-room, and
asked him how he was. The deceased said, " Oh,
Frank, you have done for me." He was then bleeding
profusely, and the prisoner immediately called in Mr.
Dale, a surgeon. The deceased was conveyed to the
London Hospital, but he did not remain there long. In
the afternoon the prisoner again took the deceased to
the hospital.
Mr. YARDLEY asked the witness if the statement
made by the prisoner was a voluntary one.
The witness said it was. He had stated the sub
stance of what the prisoner said. He had not heard of
any previous quarrels between the prisoner and the de-
cersed.
Police. constable 13 96 stated that he took the prisoner
London, England, 1847-03-24

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS, March 23.
The Lose CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Wool-
sack at Five o'Clock.
ASSISTANCE TO IRELAND AND SeOTLAND.
Earl GREY said that he had to communicate to the
House that he had received a letter from the Governor
of New Brunswick, stating that the Members of the
House of Assembly of that colony had voted the slim
3f 1,2501. for the relief of the distressed population
of Ireland and Scotland. He (Earl -Grey) was
sure that their Lordships would receive with much
satisfaction this exhibition of good feeling on the part of
these colonists.

EASTER RECESS.
Earl GREY said that, on the part of his Noble
Friend the President of the Council, he had to move
the adjournment of the House, at its rising on Tuesday
next, till the 13th of April.
NATIONAL EDUCATION.
Lord STANLEY presented several petitions from
Lancashire and other places against the Government
scheme of education.
LAW OF SETTLEMENT.

The NOBLE LORD also presented a petition from the
Mansfield board of guardians against the law of settle-
ment.
--

OUT-DOOR RELIEF IN IRELAND.

The NOBLE LORD also presented a petition from Mr.
Richard Daly, an Irish barrister, against the system of
out-door relief in Ireland.
DRAINAGE ACT.
_

The NOBLE LORD also preseated a petition from Mr.
Rigby Wason, lately a Member of the other House,
praying for an alteration in that clause of the Drainage
Act which limited the period for considering applica-
tions.
London, England, 1847-03-24

4 ..
ui4i Lid& ik.wot Moat 10 MI,
kat CURT of DIRECTORS of the k AST
hub_ INDIA COMPANY, do hereby give notice,
w3glD, lisensT, the 24th instant, having been appointed by her
,' ~.ul Council to be observed as a General Fast, the Quarterly
th.i vourt of the East India Company, which has been advertised
--""laY, will be held at their House in Leadenhall-street, on
AY. the 25th instant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
eft WEDNESDAY, the 24th instant.
JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary.
London, England, 1847-10-30

B 0 H N'S ANT IQUAR lAN LIBRARY,
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WILLIAM of MALMESBURI"S• CIIRONICLE of the-ICINGS
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Percy"—" Bede's Ecclesiastical history and the Auglo-Saxon Chro-
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LECTURES at the INCORPORATED LAW
SOCIETY.
THREE COURSES of LECTURES will be delivered in the HALL
of the SOCIETY, on the Norway and FRIDAY Evenings, of Novem-
ber, December, January, February, and March next, at Eight o'clock
precisely, viz, :
EQUITY AND BANKRUPTCY LECTURES, by SAMUEL MIL-
LER, Esq., Barrister-at-law.
1. On the jurisdiction of Courts of Equity in relation to Trusts :-
Ist, The general nature of Trusts ; 2d, The rights, powers, duties,
and liabilities of Trustees.-2. The rights and remedies of parties
suing in Equity with regard to public Companles.-3. The altera-
tions effected in the practice of Courts of Equity by the General
Orders of the Court since the year 1828.--4. Of the law and prac-
tice of Bankruptcy in cases of Partnership.
COMMON LAW AND CRIMINAL LAW LECTURES, by J.
ALLEYNE MAYNARD, Esq., Barrister-at-law.
1. The lam of Executors and Administrators.-2. The present
state of the law of Debtor and Creditor.-3. Subjects that may arise
of peculiar interest in the Common Law Courts, to be from time to
time announced.-4. The office anti duties of Justices of the Peace
with respect to the administration of Criminal Justice.
CONVEYANCING LECTURES, by FIELDING NALDER, Esq„
Barrister-at-law.
The law relating to Wills made previous to the statute 1 Victoria,
cap. 26.—The law relating to Wills made, or re-published since that
statute.—The origin and nature of Mortgages. The Interest of a
Mortgagor in the premises; the Estate of the Mortgagee; the
Equity of Redemption.--Payment of Mortgage Money and Interest ;
out of what fund Mortgages are to be paid ; order of payment ;
Priority of Iticurnbrances ; tacking prior and latter Securities toge-
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The first lecture will be delivered on MONDAY, Nov. 1.
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London, England, 1847-10-30

FLRk IN Ct.IFFORD'S lAN-P, SSG ..FLEET-STREET.
.• S. HODBO'N begs to inform Friends -and
..t
• • Custonier4 that his buss less has NO'f been suspended .iu
consequence of the Fire which occurred on his premises yesterday ;
and as no portion of his stock of FORMS in use in the INSOL-
VENT DEBTORS' COURT has been destroyed; he is ready to exe
cute o'd-rs as In'ref.c.forn. . .

J. S. nodson takes this opportunity of acknowledging the kind and
ready assistance of his neighbours on the occasion.

October 30, 1847.
London, England, 1847-10-30

" WHY is • a drover's spiked stick like part of
Buckinghamshire ? Because it runs ixte Oxon and
Herts." When it is stated that this is really a poor specimen of the
jokes in the

NOVEMBER Number of " THE MAN IN TILE MOON,"
it is fervently hoped that the City authorities will take active mea-
sures to prevent accidents from the crush on publishing* day. The
Panic in the City has not airected the 'Alm which remains atcady at
Sixpence.

Oflice, 17, Warwick-lane,
London, England, 1847-10-30

Ou November 1,

TEIE JOURNAL of PUBLIC HEALTH and
MONTHLY REr'ORD of SANITARY lAiRROYEMENT,
published under the sanction of the Health of Towns Association,
No. 1., price Is , stamped.
London: Henry Renshaw, 356, Strand.
London, England, 1847-10-30

UP 00R-LAW MEDICAL OFFICERS.-A full
JL ' Report of the rablic Meeting held by these gentlemen in Lon-
don, en Wednesday last is published in the LANCET of THIS DAY
(iaturday), October 69. • Price 7d. ; - Stamped, for Post, Bd.
Published by George Churchill, 423, Strand. Order of any Book-
seller or Newsman in Town or Country.
London, England, 1847-10-30

COURT CIRCULAR.

Wornson, FRIDAY.—The Queen and Prince Al-
bert took their usual early walk to-day.
The Royal Family took walking and pony exercise
in the grounds round the Castle.
The Queen, attended by the Countess of Desart,
Lady in waiting, rode out in a pony carriage into the
Great Park.

Prince Albert enjoyed the sport of shooting this
morning. His Royal Highness was accompanied by
Lord John Russell. The Earl of Morley, Mr. Gore,
and, Colonel Seymour were in attendance.
The Rev. James Prince Lee left the Castle to-day.

M. Stratenus, the Netherlands Charge d'Affaires'
transacted business at the Foreign-office yesterday.
Mr. Chaplin, M.P., and Mr. Lacy, M.P., had an
interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yes-
terday at his official residence in Downing-street.
-the Attorney-General and the Lord Advocate of
Scotland had an interview with Sir George Grey
Yesterday at the Home-office.
Sir John Henry Pelly had an interview with the
Right Hon. T. Milner Gibson yesterday, at the office
Of the Board of Trade.
London, England, 1847-10-30

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
First Introduction to the Public of TWO LECTURES by Dr.
BACIIHOFFNER—one on the Laws of Nature, applicable to the im-
portant subject of SANITARY MEASURES; the other on the va-
rious modes of VENTILATION, in which the PHYSICAL PRO-
PERTIES of a JET of :,TEAM will be exhibited, with Novel and
highly Interesting Experimen;n, daily at Two and Half-past Three
o'clock. These Lectures will be given alternately in the Evenings, at
Eight o'clock, except on Saturdays. The ELECTRIC TELE-
GRAPHS worked. The WORKING MODELS, explained. An
entirely New Series of DISSOLVING VIEWS. DIVING BELL and
DIVER, with HYDE'S NEW APPARATUS for CONVERSING
under WATER, &c. Bcc.
Admission, is.; Schools, Half-price.
London, England, 1847-10-30

Just published in limo., price 3+. 6d: cloth,
A. DICTIONARY of the ENGLISH LAN-
GUAGE, for the Use of Schoola, and for General Reference ;
with the principles of Proaunclation, Orthography, and Etymology,
fully explained. and practically illustrated: to which are added, au
accented Vocabulary of Scripture proper Names; and a Concise
Classical Dictionary. By Professor SULLIVAN (of the Irish Na-
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Fraser and Co. Dublin : Alexander Thom.
London, England, 1847-10-30

BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE O'CLOCK

RAILWAYS. PAID. Pax Susar.
Aberdeen

Amber., Notting., Boston, &c. 2% — ........ to

Ayrshire and Galloway - 2 q — to
Belfast and County Down .. 10 .. ..
Birmingham & Oxford June... 15
Birmingham, \Vol., & Dudley 10 ... .
Birming., NVol., & Stour Val. 8 ...... .
Birkenhead, Lancashire, and
Cheshire Junction.., 73/4
Boston, Stara, & Binning... 5
Bristol and Exeter
Do., Thirds ...... ... ..... ... 15
...... to
Buckinghamshire..- 8/. 4s 3 dis.... to
Caledonian
Ditto, Half Shares
Ditto, Clydesdale Junction 40
Chester and Holyhead 37% ...
Ditto, Preference 4 ... ..
Cheltenham and Oxford

Clarence.. 7814
Do., Ist Class, 6 per Cent... 10 • ••• to --
_ _

Do., 2d Class, 5 Per Cent... 10
Do., Gov. Loan, 4 per Cent. 10 - to
Dublin and Belfast Junction.. 20
Dundalk and Enniskillen ... 15
East Anglia, 251., L. & E.
sutd L. &D.
Ditto, 181., E. & H lB ...... --to
Ditto, 31. 1.05., E. & H 1 ...... ....• to
Eastern Counties .....-
Do. Perpet., 5 per ct. No. 1,6/. 13s. 4d — .. ••• to
Do., do. N 0.2,6/. 13s. 4d N dia.... to
Do., York Extension ...... 10
Do., Northern & Eastern... 50
Do., Quarters
Do., New
Eastern Union 5O
Ditto, Quarter Shares 12% to
Ditto., Thirds ...135. 4d — to
East Lancashire
Ditto, New 13 — to
Do., do., Extension Scrip... 11,4 — to
East Lincolnshire ... 9
Edinburgh and Glasgow 5O — ...... to
Ditto, Half Shares
Ditto, Quarter Shares l2l/2 to
Edinburgh and Northern ... 20 -
Ditto, New 2l/2 ..... . to
Ditto, New port 7
Ditto, ditto, New l% — ...... to
Edinburgh and Perth
Ditto, Extension
Exeter, Yeovil, & Dorchester 2% — ...... to
Ditto, New
Glasg., Dumfries, & Carlisle..Bl. 6m. 8d... .. to
Glasgow, Kilmarnock, & Ayr 50 ......
Ditto, New
......
Do. % Shares (5 per ct. gua.) 121 ..... ..
Great Northern 8
Do. London & York Exten. 21% —
Gt. South. & West. (Ireland) 35 ......
Great North of England 100 215
Ditto, New 401 5
Ditto, New 301.
Great Western B5 ...... 91 .... . to
Ditto,Ditto, Half Shares
Quarter Shares
Ditto, Fifths 2O ..... 22
Do. New 17/
Huddersfield and Manchester 22 ..
...
Ditte, Thirds
Hull and Selby 50
Ditto, Half Shares
Ditto, Quarter Shares 121% to
Ipswich & Bury St. Edmunds 15 -
Do. do. and Norwich
Do., do., Extension Scrip
(late (Camb. and Ely) 21/2 l%, to
Lancaster and Carlisle.... ... 50
Do., Thirds lO ......
Lancashire and Yorkshire
(M. and L.)
Ditto Half Shares
Ditto Quarters 14%......
Ditto Fifths 6% 534 to
Ditto Sixteenths ... ..... ... 6 vt...... to
Ditto Thirds (Reg.) ... 101.4 s —
Do. Liverpool and Bury... 34
Do. (Hudders. and Shelf) 33
Do., Wakefield, Pontefract,
and Goole 471
Do., West Riding Union ...41. 2s — ' to
Do., Preston and Wyre ... 25
Do., do., Half Shares (A) 9
Ditto ditto (B) 14 .....
Leeds and Bradford 5O ..... .. ... to
Leicester and Bedford l6s.
Leeds, Dewsbury, & Manches. 371, — to
Do., Branch 1% Shares l2l/ — ...... to
Ditto, New Branch (blue).. 2% — to
Ditto, Extension (green)... 21,x ...... to
Do., New Exten. (pink)... 21/2
...... to
Leeds and Thirsk ...-... 3l
.... . to
Ditto, New
Do., do., Prefer., 6 per Cent 3IA. .... ...... to
Liverpool. Crosby, and South-
port. , -
London, England, 1847-10-30

THE COURIER STEAM-SHIP.

The second of the new vessels constructing for the
New South-Western Steam Navigation Company, by
Mr. Mare, of Blszek wall, and fitted with their machi-
nery by Messrs. Muudslay, Son, and Field, was tried
down to the Nore this day. We have had occasion
to notice the performance of the Express upon the
Southampton and Havre station, and the results ob-
tained in the trial of the Courier are, if possible, more
satisfactory. The dimensions of this vessel are as
follows :--Length, 170 feet; breadth, 23 feet ; depth,
10 feet 10 inches; tonnage, 439. She is a remarkably
handsome vessel, and does infinite credit to her &-
Signer as well for the fineness of her lines, as for
the beauty of her appearance • w bile in the internal
fittings nothing has been neglected which could in
any way add to the comfort and convenience of the
passengers.
Her engines are similar in principle to those of the
Express, and are the invention of Mr. Joseph Mauds-
lay. Their collective power is two hundred horses;
standing in the same space which, twenty years ago
would have been required for machinery of one-tenth
of their effective force.
The cylinders, which are annular, give a length of
stroke of three feet six inches, and the diameter of
the wheels, which are admirable specimens of those
with revolving floats, is twenty feet. The number of
revolutions obtained, under great disadvantages, were
between thirty-nine and forty, giving a speed to the
wheel of up wards of twenty-six miles an hour. The
speed attained by the vessel, on the best calculation
which could be made, was seventeen miles and three-
quarters per hour through the water ; and but little
doubt exists that when the bearings of the engines
have worked smoother than could b.,' expected on a
firslday's trip, the speed will be maintained fully
eighteen miles per hour.
We cannot close this short account of an interesting
trip without an acknowledgment of the attention
which all the party on board received from Messrs.
Maudslay and Field, and the expression of the plea-
sure which ev:ry one felt at the successful result of
their labours. The Courier is intended for the South-
ampton and llavre station, and is comimanded, by
Captain Goodridge, w hese skill in the “
the Wonder is too well known at Southamptonlandling ' and
the Channel Islands to leave any doubt as to the
future well doing of the fine vessel of which he has
now assumed the control.
London, England, 1847-10-30

LATEST PRICES OF SHARES,
IN BANKS, ASSURANCE. AND ',OTHER COM.,
PASIES' STOCK.
From tie Official List,

PURL/ ED EVERY TI7I.IgDIY AND FRIDAY EVENING.
LONDON, FRIDAY, OCIOBER 29.

JrOINT-BTOCE: =AT S.
London, England, 1847-10-30

Arra. V-nturr, IT2nrs,

St. John's, New

CLYDE
Bruzi::‘,ick. ski. Jauct, Boyd, S. Vii cent.
WATERFORD, OCT. 27. Sid. Mary, Pernambuco ;
Fida, Pernambuco.
SHIELDS, OCT. 29. Wind W. to W.S.W.—Arrd.
Fanny, Smith, Prince Edward's Island.
WHITEHAVEN, OCT. 28.—Wind W.—Arrd. Royalist, if
Quebec.
Hum., OCT. 29. Wind W.N.W. Arrd. lanthe,
M'Allister, St. Stephen's, New Brunswick ; Oregon,
Evans, Quebec.

WHITBY, OCT. 29. The Garland, Sunderland to
Hartlepool, run on Upgand Rock this morning, got off
very leaky, but proceeded in tow.
OF! THE WIGHT.— Sylvester, Schultz, New York
for Stettin.

FALMOUTH, OCT. 28.—Arrd. Pictou, Clark, St. Ste-
phen's, New Brunswick, and sld. for Hull. Offport,
William, Quebec.

RIIYL; OCT. 29. The John and Mary, sloop, was
picked up in Abergele Buy, on the 27th instant, and
brought in here.
GALWAY, OCT. 27.—The Eufrasia, (A us. barque) took
the ground outside the dock gates, on the 26th instant,
making a good deal of water, and was much strained,
but came off after discharging part of cargo.
London, England, 1847-10-30

NOW Publishing in the LANCET, the Official
Report of the Evidence taken before the Committee of the
House of 'Commons on the MEDICAL REGISTRATION RILL.
Will be Continued every week till concluded,. This evidence should
be in.the hands of all medical practitioners.
Published by George Churchill, 423, Strand. Order of any Book-
seller or Newsman in Town or Country.
London, England, 1847-10-30

CHANDLISIt'S CHART, ]832.

ll.—ln Chandler's Chart of the North-east Coast,
published by Norie and Son, No. 157, Leadenhall-
street, Ist July, 1832, of Tarbetness, which should be
described as "intermittent," it is said that it "revolves
and appears like a star for 2f minutes, then .disappears
for the space of half a minute, its total revolution being
three minutes."

MURDO DOWNIE'S CHART, 1836.

lII.—In the Chart of the East Coast of Scotland, pre.
pared by Murdo Downie, and improved by Hepburn,
published by Norie, Ist January, 1825, and corrected
to 1836, Tarbetness is shortly described as " showing
a revolving light."
These two errors are also much to be regretted, as
the light on Covesea Skerries recently exhibited by
this Board, and immediately adjoining to Tarbetness,
is a revolving light, and if mariners bound westward
were to imagine the o
on Tarbetness, and to take their course accordingly,
they must inevitably be stranded in Spey Bay. •
In the last- mentioned Chart Buchanness is described
as " revolving" instead of "flashing."
BLACKFORD CHART. [No date.]
W.—ln the Chart of the West Coast and Islands,
prepared and published by Blackford, 116, Minories,
Barrahead, in place of being called " intermittent," is
described as " revolving," and this being the true
character of the adjoining Light of Skerryvore, it
might lead to the same result as the error in the first-
mentioned Chart.

NORTE'S CHART, 1834.
V.—ln the Chart of Hebrides and the Lewis, pub

lished by Norrie in 1832, and corrected in 1834 ;
Barrahead being the light adjoining Skerryvore, on
the West is again described as " revolving;" and
Rhinns of Islay, the Light adjoining Skerryvore on
the East, is described as " revolving," instead of
" flashing ;" so that this Chart would indicate three
adjoining Lights as all possessing the same character
of " revolving."
Vl.—ln some of these Charts there are also errors,
which may perhaps be more properly called defects,
such as characterising the Bell Rock, and the. Point of
Ayre, Isle of Man, merely as " revolving" without
noticing their alternate character of "bright and
red lights."

The Commissioners are not prepared to offer any
suggestion as to: how these inaccuracies are now to
be remedied, but as the subject is one of vital im-
portance to the trade of the country, and as the ex-
istence of the errors has come to the knowledge of the
Commissioners, they consider that they would not be
justified in delaying to submit the same to Lloyd's,
who have so deep an interest in the subject.
ALEX. CUNINGHAM, Secretary.
W. Dobson, Esq., Secretary, Lloyd's.

BIRMINGHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The Rev. Ski-
neY Gedge, BMA., preacher at the Magdalene Asylum,
Birmingham, will succeed to the Head Mastership of
King Edward's Free Grammar School in that town, the
appointment having been rendered vacant by the pre-
ferment of the Rev. James Prince Lee, M,A., to the
bishopric of Ilicaohcatsr.
London, England, 1847-12-02

PUBLICATIONS.

THE QUEENS OF ENGLAND.
Now ready, price 21s. splendidly bound,
THE BOOK of BEAUTY for 1848. Containing
Portraits of Queens of England, beautifully engraved under
the direction of .Mr. CHARLES IIEATII. With Historical and
Biographical Memoirs by the COUNTESS of BLESSINGTON, &o.
In the present ♦olume of this old-established and favourite Annual
an attempt'has been made to combine permanent historical interest
with the attractiveness of an Annual. It forms a charming present-
book and souvenir for Christmas.
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London, England, 1847-12-02

PUBLICATIONS.

THE QUEENS OF ENGLAND.
Now ready. price 21s. splendidly bound,
THE BOOK of BEAUTY for 1848. Containing
Portraits of Queens of England, beautifully engraved under
the direction of Mr, CHARLES HEATH. With Historical and
Biographical Memoirs by the COUNTESS of ELESSINGTON, &c.
In the present volume of this old-established and favourite Annual
an attempt has been made to combine permanent historical interest
with the attractiveness of an Annual. It forms a charming present-
book sad souvenir for Christmas.
London, England, 1847-12-02

NAVIGATION-LAWS.

Mr. RICARDO wished to know from her Ma-
jeety's Government whether it was their intention to
bring in any measure upon the subject of the navi-
gation-laws, as alluded to in her Majesty's Speech ?
Lord J. RUSSELL stated, in reply to the Hon.
Member, that it was not the intention of Government
to introduce any measure on the subject until after
the Christmas recess.
DISSOLUTION OF JOINT-STOCK
COMPANIES.
_ _ _

Mr. CARDWELL wished to know whether it was
the intention of the Government to proceed with any
Bill relating to the winding up of joint-stock com-
panies.
Mr. LABOUCHERE stated that a Bill for that
purpose was introduced in the last session, but,
in consequence of the lateness of the period,
aril the opposition it then met with, it was
withdrawn; the subject had been since carefully con-
sidered, and he entertained a hope that a measure
would be matured which should accomplish the ob-
ject in view, without any of the objections urged
against the last measure.