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London, England, 1840-07-16

EVENING RDITION.

MEETING OF THE ROYAL AGR.
CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AT
CAMBRIDGE.
_-

CAMBRIDGE, TUESDAY, duty 14.---Yesterawthe town
began to present a most lively and animated appearance,
and at an early holm this morninirthe-great.tnass of per.
sons drawn hither from al) partii--0.-Eiaglind by the ap•
proaching festivities were up and on the qui rice to join
the throng, which in vehicles of all sorts, from the carriage
and four to the humble chaise-cart, were crowding to wit-
ness the trial of agricultural implements in Mr. Grain's
field on.the. Hills-road. By ten o'clock there was neither
horse nor apy inach'ne on two wheels haft in the town.
The roads leading to the different places where the trials -
were to take place, presented a most attractive sight. At
a little 'past ten the trial of agricultural implements cem-
menccd. Near the field where this was going on thresh-
ing and dressing machines, &a. were at work ; and at a
little distance in a large field (also the property of Mr.
Grain) a most interesting spectacle presented itself in the
ploughing match. Fifty ploughs started, and as the ob-
ject was. not to reach the goal soonest, but to reach it by
the shortest and most even line, the individual interest ex-
cited by, each, competitor was maiataincd throughout. The
multitude of people on this spot was very large, and the
number of horsemen galloping to and fro, the carriages
filled nithiadies and gentlemen, and the cheerful influence
of an unusually fine day, created a scene which we have
seldom seen surpassed.
The read from this point to Babraliam, a village about
seven milks from Cambridge, resembled the route from
London to Epsom on a race day, and on arriving at the
above-mentioned village, a sight of unusual interest pre-
sented itself.. The yard of the village inn was crowded
with carriages, and the, crowds of visitors were hastening
to the field where Mr.' Jonas Webb, of Babraham, was
exhibiting his splendid show of tups. Thee animals were
of the finest description, and their extraordinary siz.2 and
beauty elicited continued marks of.surprise and admiration
from the numerous beholders, amqngst whom were agri
cultural noblemen, gentlemen, ard. yeomen from all parts
of the country. Nlr. Webb had proiided a large pant
lion in an adjoining close, where a magnificent cold eolla
tion was set our, and to which, with unlimited hospitality,
Mr. Webb invited his numerous Visitors to repair. This
formed the last of the several points- of excitement snitch
extended along the road from Cambridge, and truly we
have never witnessed a scene which, in novelty and in
terest, surpassed those which presented theAsselsea Abe
whole of the way. Booths for the supply of reheat
meets were erected round the various places of attractioh,
and a spirit of good humour and happiness pervaded all
classes.
London, England, 1840-07-16

No. I 4.930.

BLACKWALL RAILWAY and HAVRE
DE GRACE. •
The Nobility, Gentry, and the Public are respectfully in-
formed that arrangem. nts have been made ~ith the Directors
of the splendid steam-ship PHENIX to embark and disem-
bark herpassengers at Brun-,Wck Wharf, Blackwall, thereb) se-
curing to passengers the eonvenience of landing and embarking
without the aid of small ( which,by many is deemed so Ob..
jec!ienable), besides the advantage of reaching the City or
B:•tckwall by the Railway in less than ten mtnuies.

The sai-s from, Off frongaie Stairs, London, every
Sunday morning, and from Havre every Vl'ednesday
Further particulirs- may obtained on application at the
Terminue of the frailwar, Alinories and Blaekwall ; Havre
Steam Offices, 18, Strand, and 1.4, Buckler,bury ; James Hart-
iey atol Co., 44, Heuent-Sireef; Mr. `Unit.-t wood, 56, Hay-
market; Chaplin's Universal 01H.,e.• Spread F.aglo, Regent's-
7irctis ; or to Batten and Ellward',`,rokers, 66, Lower Thames-
street.
London, England, 1840-07-16

OLD CROWN INN, LICHFIELD.

GEORGE CALLOVVAY hew, respectfully
to inform comma dal gentlemen, agriculturists. and
the pubic that he has taken the zbsre Inn. and hopes, by un-
remitting attention to the accommodation and cOmtort of those
,entlemen who may honour him with their support, to merit
the continuance of the kind pitronage bestows t for upwards of
fifty years upon his predece,sor, the late lamented Mr. Ben-
ar&ri . .

G. C. assures ventlemen that he will keep only the Very
choicest stock of Wines, Spirits, and that the Stabing
Department shall be unrivalled.
George Calloway, in•enditiv "to devote his whole thm. and
-ttention to those gentlemen who May honour the Obi Crown
viih their support, avails himself of this °ppm tonity of le-
toning his respectful and grateful•thanks to the noblemen and
gentlemen who so liberally ratronised him whilst he was on the
'urf. '
Old Crown Inn, Lichfield, July 11, 1840.

EPSOM, PITT-PLACE.
:louse and Grounds, !lace Horse and Training Stables, and
Freehold and Copt hold Land, situated near the Downs.
ESSR S. ADA NI HURRAY and SONS
are instructed liv thf. Assignees wf Howland Stephen-
on to S-FLL by AUCTION, at' Garrawar's Coffee-house,
'hange-alley, Cornhill, on MONDAY, the 07th July,
'I he abave most desirable Proportv, comprising an elegant
•IIEEHOLD VILLA RESIDENCE, placed on a lass or-
arrented with Italian marble statues, and surrounded with
!astefully-d.sposed pleasure-grounds, embracing shrubberies,
dower-gardens, and umbrageous walks, fountain, summer-
itouse, and rustic seats, large walled garden, hot and suc:ces-
iotl superior stabling, eoach-house arid domestic
(Aces, and every oilier appurt,riance of a nobleman's or gen-
leman's residence. Attached to the house is a spacious eon-
.ervatory, fillet with choice exotic plants. 'Pit-place was for-
merl; the residence of Lord 11,1.14.-ten. and-is delightfully
situated near the road leading to the race-course on Epsom
Downs. The hunting and race-horse stables, built by King
Charles the Second, contain stalls for 20 horses, loose boxes,
and large yard, with pump of spring water; excellent dwell-
ing-house and offices attached, good garden, &c. This pro-
perty is cop hold of the manor of Fbbisham, and is admirably
situated for training horses on the Epsom Downs. The re-
'mainder of the freehold and copyhold property consists of
several pieces of land in the common fields, affording some eli-
gible sites for building.
To be'viewed, with cards, 12 rays preceding the sale (Sun-
days excepted). Printed particulars, with plans. to be had of
Mr. Langlands, Epsom ; at Garraway's Coffee-house ; of Mr.
Abbot. official assignee, Coleman-street ; Messrs. Ilourdillon
and Sons, Great Winchester-street; and of Adam Murray and
Sons, land, timber, and mineral surveyors and auctioneers, 47,
Farliament-street, London.
London, England, 1840-07-16

ASSETS,

Lent to Government £14,686,800
Bullion
Securities

£41,522,800

DEBTS.
For Circulation £16,871,000
For Deposits

Balance in favour of the Bank of England ... £17,529,800
and then, that your readers may be able to form a cor-
rect estimate of the value of tha securifries held by the
Bank of England, I will state a few facts having refe-
rence to the profits and losses of this Bank, taken from
the Report of the Bank Committee in 1832*, which
may not be very generally known, but a correct knowledge
of .vhich is, I think, calculated -to correct much of the
error that prevails in reference to the affairs of the Bank
of England :

Total profits in 1832

Expenses of managing public accounts 10,000 0 0
Funded debt
Circulation 106,092 0 0

Stamp exemption

70,000 0 0

£350,235 0 0

Allowed by Government for management
of public debt

Estimated profit from circulation and Go-
vernment business - £l7B 875 0 0

Notes outstanding 20 years ...£280,000 0 0
15...d0 95,000 0 0

10. .do 149,000 0 0
5 .do 511,000 0 0
£t and £2 notes not in 297,000 0 0

.E 1,332,000 0 0

Losses by discounts . £31,696 0 0
forgeries 40,204 0 0
_

(having special reference to
those of Fauntleroy)
discoveries of forgeric.
on sixpenny pieces in 1831.....
on other denominations........

3,343 0 0
4,601 1 3
2,982 19 2

Total of all losses for one year £67,584 0 5

So that here we have the Bank, whose surplus capital,
to the extent of nearly fifteen millions, is in the hal(ls of
Government, and may be considered as security for its
notes, realizing a net profit of one million and a quarter
annually, and the interest on whose outstanding notes
alone, supposed to be lost, stolen, or strayed, is actually
more than sufficient to pay the average amount of all its
losses.

And now, having disposed of the Bank's liability to pay
in gold more than the difference between the debt due
from the Government and the amount of its issues ;
and having ascertained its security, independent of the
Government to an extent never before equalled in an-
cient or modern history, 1 propose in my next to in-
quire how it is that our circulating medium is subject to
such sudden and extensive fluctuations, who are the
authors, what the causes, and what the remedy for such
a state of things, feeling well assured that the capital
and resources of this great country, if rightly directed,
arc sufficient to sustain, not only the trade of Great
Brit Lin, but the commerce of the universe.
A COMMERCIAL 'FRA.VELLER.

London, July 4, 1840.
* I beg it to be understood that the data from which I
am writing is the last official document in the hands of
the public, viz., the Bank report of 1832. And although
the figures since then have undergone many changes, I
apprehend that when the present Committee have con-
cluded their labours the result, as regards the Bank of
England, will be found to be nearly the same. _
London, England, 1840-07-16

PUBLICATIONS•

DR VSI tTIC LIBRARY.
In 2 vols., price 405. cloth,
THE WORKS of BEAUMONT and
LL FLETCHER.
With an Introduction by GEORGE DARLEY.
Also,
I. The WORKS of BEN JONSON. Price 245. cloth.
2. The DRAMATIC WORKS of MASSINGER and
FORD. Price 205., cloth..
3. CASIPBELL'S SH AKSPEABE. Price Ms, cloth.
_ .

Edward Mozon, Dover-street.

LORD AMHERST'S EMBASSY TO CHINA.
. Price 4s.

JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS of the
EMBASSY to CHINA ; compriAng a Correct Narra-
tive of the Public Transactions of the Embas”, of the \Wage
to awl from China. and of the journEy from the Mouth of the
Pei-ho to the Return to Canton.
By the Right Hon. HENRY ELLIS,
Third Commissioner of the Emba,sy, and late Ambassador to
the C. oil of Persia.
Edward Moxon, Dover-street.
London, England, 1840-07-16

WELSH BISHOPS.

A vacancy having occurred in the diocese of St. David's
by the demise of Dr. Jenkinson, the late Bishop, the
natives of Wales are stirring both in the principality and
elsewhere with the view of urging on her Maj,sty's Go-
vernment the necessity of elevating to the vacant see a
clergyman fully conversant with the Welsh language, and
not unacquainted with the predilections and hat its of the
natives. With the exception of a small past of Pembroke-
shire, the diocese of St. David's extends over a great et-
tent of ccatatry in which the Welsh language is vernacu-
lar, and most of the livings in it are in the gift of the
Bishop. It is therefore a matter of the highest import-
ance, both to the church and to the 'inhabitants, that an
efficient Bishop be appointed. A public meeting of the
Welsh residents in London was held on Tuesday last, at
which it was agreed to petition the Queen on the subject ;
and we have been informed that a deputation from Liver.
pool has arrived in tows fur the purpose of conveying to
Lord Melbourne the strong feeling which exists among
the numerous and influential body. of Welshmen reviling
in that town, whose friends and connexions in Wa'ci must
be deeply interested in the issue of the appointment.
It has been the custom for the last 130 years t• sacrifice
the spiritual interests of the principality•to political parti-
sanship, and to free upon the Welsh people an English
supporter of the existing Ministry, utterly regardless of the
injustice thereby inflicted on the national religion. We,
trust, however, that some deference will at length be paid
to the feelings of the loyal inhabitants of Wales, ,and that
her Majesty will ba adviaed to wipe off this stigma from
the history of the Welsh church. In ju,tification of the
line of conduct hitherto pursued, it has 'eeen latterly in-
sinuated that Wales has no native clergy qualified to fill
the episcopal office. In refutation of this unfounded
charge, we subjoin a list of reverend gentlemen, who,
among others, in point of piety. learning, and moral
worth, are eminently qualified far the office of a bishop.
The Rev. Henry Parry, vicar of Llanaga, canon of St.
Asap'', and rural dean of Tegengl (Whig).
Rev. J. William archdeaeort of Cardigan, and rector of
high school (new) at Edinburgh (supposed to be a mo-
derate Conservative).

The Rev. Archdeacon Newcome, Warden of Ruthyn
(Whig).
The Rev. Bruce Knight, Chancellor of Llandaff (Conser-
vative).
The Rev. Watkin Wm. Thomas, Rector of Dlnas, Pem-
brokeshire ( Whig).
The Rev. Dr. Llewellyn, Principal of St: David's Col.
le2e (Conservative).
The Rev. J. Ilughcs, Vicar of Llanbadam and Abelys-
twith (Liberal).
The Rev. Walter Davis, Rector of Llanrhaiadr, Nlontgo-
meryshire (Conservative).
The Rev. W. J. Rees, Rector of Casgot, Radnorshire,
and a Prebend of (politics lir& aown).
The Rev. Wm. Jones, Vicar of Lianfihangel Geneu'r
Glyn (politics unknown).
The Rev. David Parry, Vicar of Llywell (politics un-
known).
The Rev. Madich Williams, Rector of Halkin (Whig).
The Rev. Thomas Price, Crickhowel.
London, England, 1840-07-16

THE DINNER IN THE HALL OF TRINITY
COLLEGE.

Soon after five o'clock upwards of four hundred Noble-
men and Gentlemen sat down to a dinner provided in the
magnificent dining hall of Trinity College, which had been
kindly offered to the Council of the Ito3al Agricultural
Society by the Master and Kllows of Trinity. There
were eight tables at which covers were laid for 420.
Soon after five o'clock the Duke of Richmond enured
the ball, accompanied by Earl Spencer, the Marquis of
Northampton and the Duke of Rutland. Shortly after -
wards the Vice Chancellor enteretl, accompanied by Sir
Robert Peel and Sir James Graham.

Amongst the company we observed the following:—
, Dukes—Richmond, Rutland, and St. Albans. Mar-
quises—Northampton and Downshire. Earls—Spencer,
Lucan, Chichester, and Lincoln. Viscounts—Bridport
and Neville. Barons—Lyttleton, Monteagle, Hather-
ton, Wodehouse, and Bra)broae. Lord C. Mariners.
Right Horiourables Sir Robert Peel and Sir James
Graham. Honourable and Rev. G. Neville, Grenville
and- R. Clive. The Hon. Mr. Maxie, the American
Minister at the Court of Brussels. Sirs—John Painter,
Robert Price, C. Broke %Tore, J.bn Johnstone, C.
M. Clarke, Charles Lemon, H. Hoskins, C. Morgan, and
W. Follies. Colonels—Rushbrooka, Le Coutaur, Pem-
berton ; the Very Rev. the Dean of Ely; the Vice-Chan-
cellor. Messrs.—B. W. Childers, M. P., R. J. Eaton,
M.P., R. J. Townley, M. P. ; G. Pryme, M.P., E. Aye.
ford Sanford, M. P., Hurst, M. P., W. Bagge, M.P.,
S. Waddington, Abel Smith, M. P., J. Bennett, M.P.,
Rev. Dr. French. Professors—Clarke, Whewall, Back-
land, D. D , Cumming., Henslow, F. \Vorsley ( Master of
Downing). Reverends—Algernon Peyton, W. Carus,
Gurdon, Cherc, E. R. Benyon, D. Gwilt, J. Brown
(Vice-Master of Trinity), I'. Curtis, P. Gurdon, ft,
Fisher, and many other country gentlemen and clergy.
After dinner the the Duke of Richmond announced tha
prizes awarded to the different successful competitors.
London, England, 1840-05-12

moved that the House do adjourn.

Another debate

ensued, and it was at length decided against the ad-
journment by 189 to 123.

On the question being again put another debate
was got up, and three more divisions were had on
questions of adjournment. It was thus made evi-
dent that the op;positio❑ to Lord DARLINGTON'S
motion would be carried into effect by dividing re-
peatedly on motions of adjournment, and the par-
ties at length accepted a compromise. The motion
for the issue of the writ was postponed till Thurs-
day, on condition that no public business be tran-
sacted till that day. It was necessary, therefore, to
bribe the Tries into courtesy by sacrificing the
public business. _ _ _

Nothing further was done, and at Ten o'Clock
the House adjourned.

The begging friars were, ar:d are still, one of the
scandals of the Church of Rome. They go about
with sacks, shamming poverty and imploring alms.
They penetrate into every house, particularly the
houses of the poor. They appeal to the tender-
ness and fears of the women, and coax from them
whatever they can spare. They return home with
their bags filled, and enjoy themselves. There is
no art of wheedling or terrifying which they fail to
use, in order to attain their ends. They gather
by such means, or have gathered, immense wealth,
and have built splendid churches, cathedrals, and
monasteries. Protestant writers consider these
begging monks a pest to the society in which
they are found, and a disgrace to the religion they
profess.
London, England, 1840-05-12

"Ana your petitioners will ever pray, &c. F4c.
Second, " That the Common Seal of the Borough
engrossed,be
attached to the petition when :and that it be
immediately transmitted by the leorshipful. the Mayor,. for
presentation by the Members."
The teeling of the Liberal inhabitants of this Boro+tgh
is very strong against this measure of Lot 3 Stanley, gni
they confidently trust that a very considerable majorit °
the Commons will vote against sending it Commit tee*
London, England, 1840-05-12

THE BANKING QUESTION.

Published this day, price 33.
LiLETTER to LORD VISCOUNT MEL-
BOURNE upon the STATE of BANKING in ENG-
LAND during the last Fifty Years; particularly with refe-
rence to the position and proceedings of the BANK of ENG-
LAND, and their Effects on the Trade, Manufactures, and
Agriculture of the Country, and on the Condition of the
Working Classes.
By A MERCHANT.
- Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill.
London, England, 1840-05-12

(From the Times.)

Upwards of six Weeks ago, an obscure individual named
Templeman was barbarously butchered under circum-
stances which afforded a strong presumption that more than
one culprit had been implicated in the crime. Of course,
where there is reason to suspect that such a deed has been
effected, not by a solitary and unaided hand, the ne-.
cessity of procuring, if possible, the confessions of a sub-
ordinate accomplice must be apparent to every one. In
the case of poor Templeman, however, the non discovery
of whose assassins must impact propOrtionable insecurity
to all persons of his comparatively defencelega elass,l her
Majesty's Government did not think' it worth while to
,offet a single penny of reward for the convic'iun or
apprehension of the principal murderer. Several weeks
had passed away without the Whigs having indi-
cated the slightest intention to trouble themselves about
the business : nor can any reasonable person doubt, that
unless a sudden urgency bad lately arisen from another
quarter, no proclamation would ever hive been issued by
them at all, in regard to Templeman's murder. But last
week it so happened that- the unfortunate Lord William
Russell was assassinated also. Most deeply do we sym-
pathize with that estimable nobleman's connexions under
this distressing calamity : nor do we grudge any pains or
expense that may be incurred in order to detect the mis-
creant who perpetrated the crime. Yet we cannot shut
our eyes to the indecent " respect o/ persons" which
the Whig Government have too palpably manifested
in regard to his Lordship's ikath.
(From the Morning Herald.)
But it is not so improbable that this opium war, if per-
severed in, will eventually embroil us with other powers,
both European and American, besides cutting off
3,000,0001. of revenue from our falling finances, and
adding new millions to the public debt. All this, besides
the crimes and blood for which England will be respon-
sible, and the national dishonour which a war so atrocioesly
unjust must inflict upon a cis ilized and Christian country,
is a heavy price to pay for the folly and wickedness of cur
rulers, in allying with a contrabrand trade in poison the
military power of the State. We have from the beginning
spoken of the contraband trade in opium as being as de-
structive, demoralising, and disgraceful as the abominable
slave traffic. We have seen with regret and astonishment
that some persons who took an active part for the abate-
ment of that nuisance, united with the cause of the opium
smugglers, or most discreditably silent and apathetic on
the subject. Still, the interests of justice in this country
will not want for advocates, nor is the cause of human'ty
bereft of all its friends.

MONEY MARKET and CITY NEWS.
London, England, 1840-05-12

STREET.

Open from Half-past Ten A.M. to Seven r.st.—Admitsion to
tha whole, 13.

REAIS COMMERCIAL BOARDING-HOUSE, 3, COL-
LEGE-GREEN, BRISTOL.

THE PE. JPRIETOft, in opening the above
ESTABLISHMENT, begs to solicit the attention of
Commercial Gentlemen visiting Kristol. The situation is
central for business. He begs to assure those who may favour
him with their support that every attention shall be paid to
their comfort.

N.E. Good livery stables adjacent.

ASITUATION as PRINCIPAL SECRE-
TARY, is offered to a Gentleman who is able to speak
several languages, or at least the French. A deposit of 2001.,
references in reply, with real name, are indispensable. The
Salary is 5201. per Annum, payable weekly. The employment
is that of correspondence, which, on political qucs!ions, will,
for the most part, be dictated. The time required will be
several hours daily.
Address, pre-paid, R. Walker, Esq., 45, Guilford-street,
Russell-square.

MO BE WON, 2,555,720 FLORINS.—The
DRAWING for the GREAT SALE. by SHARES, of
the Seignory of TREFFEN and EIGHTIVILLAGES, at the
value of 2.555,720 florins will take place irrevocably on the 27th
inst:, in Vienna, by the authority and under the guarantee of
the Austrian Government.
They arealso to obtain the following; money gains:-100,000,
85,000, four at 50,000, 40,000, 20,000, and five at 10,000
florins.
Price for a Single Share 17. Purchasers of Ten Shar,ss will
receive a Red Share Gratis. The Red Shares must win pos-
sitively vt least 11.
Alt gains are paid, without the smallest deduction, a fort-
night after the drawing, to the holders of the gain tickets, and
an authentic bulletin of all gaining numbers sent to every Pur-
chaser.

The amounts may be remitted in 'Bank of England notes or
bills on London.

Apply for Shares and Prospectuses (post paid) at
HENRY BEER and
.Co , Bankers, Paris.

PUBLICATIONS..

SPORTING IN IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
Now ready, in 2 vols. post Bvo., with numerous Illustrations,
price 18s. bound,
THE SPORTSMAN IN IRELAND,
and SCOTLAND.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
To be had of all Booksellers.
London, England, 1840-05-12

TO THE EDITOR OF 711 E SUN.

SIR—In your just remarks on th, recent case before tk
Commissioners of the Insolvent Debtors' Court in this
evening's edition of your paper, I notice in }our paragraph
headed "Value of Virtue," that a "fellow named Philcol,"
&c. That is the name of the " respectable tradesman"
and sufforing party, and not that of the seducer and insol-
vent. In justice, please correct in your paper to-manior.
the error you have, no doubt inadvertently, committed.
A RELATION.
City, Monday, May 11, 1840, 7 p.m.

RICHMOND BOROUGH, COUNTY

OF YORK.

At the quarterly meeting of the Council of this•Be•
rough, duly holden in the Common Hall, George c;!oft,
Esq., Mayor, in the Chair, on Thursday last, the 7t11.413.•
It was amongst other business resolved—
First—That a petition be presented to the Comnions
[Luse of Parliament expressive of the opinions and
feel-
ins of the Council on the Bill introduced by LOP'',
St flley, for the Regiat:ation of Voters in Ireland,
that the following be the petition, viz.:_
" To the Honourable the Commons of Great Britain gad
Ireland, in Pay iaineot assembled.
" The Petition of the Mayor,' Aldermen, and Burgeesets
of the Borough of Richmond, in the County of York,
in Council assembled, this 7th day of May, 1340,
" Humbly slieweth—
" That your petitioners have learned with infinite OM'
prise and regret, the a Bi!I has been introduced and e‘ fell,
read a stoond time, in your Honourable House, entit! ea,
" A Bill to amend the Laws relating to the Registrar Ole
tf Voters in Ireland," which Bill your petitioners bel
will tend very materially to diminish the number of elec tort
upon the registry, and will place additional impedirn
in the way of any one attaining the Elective Franchif
that part of the United Kingdom.
'That your petitioners well knowing the defective state
of the Law, with respect to the general registration the
Parliamentary constituency, and the frequent har assiog
and vexatious proceedings that take place under the Jaw a°
it now stands, had been led to believe that your He,uourable
House would speedily adopt such measures as would re,*
rnedy, rather than increase, these acknowledged defects ill
the law.

"Your petitioners therefore humbly pray your flonetzr;
able iiouse immediately to reject the said Bill, 111.,'
as speedily as may be to pass such other Bits in lift
stead, as will give greater facility to the Registration O.
all duly qualified voters—equal justice and uniturmitY of
franchise throughout Great Britain and Irelaad,—as gr"
extend rather than contract the franchise ; and bavivg;
brought within the pale of the Constitution ill persons,
.01
property and of intelligence sufficient to exercise the elec.-
ti‘e franchise, that your Honourable House will also BOPS
such measures as will secure tenants at will anfa other,
dependent voters in the free and unrestrained e•sercise 0'
that franchise, without coercion, and without in'timidatig
from any quarter whatever."
London, England, 1840-05-12

EXAMPLE.

Wife aged 21, 81. 18s. 6d. annual premium for 22 years, or
134/. Is. 3d. rid in one sum, would entitle each Child attain-
ing 21 'pears of age, t• 1001.
Life Assurance and Annuities effected on advantageous terms.

0 C lET Y for the DISCHARGE and RE-
LIEF of PERSONS IMPRISONED fOr SMALL
DEBTS, throughout ENGLAND and WALES, Established

1772.

PRESIDENT —The Earl of ROIUNEY.
VICE-PRESIDENTS.

Lord Kenyon Sir F. Burdett, Bart., M.P.
Right lion. Sir R. Peel, Bt. I Charles Edward Pigou, Esq.

M.P.
TaEasurtra—Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq., F.R. S.
AUDITORS-John Pepys, Esq., and Colin Mackenzie, Esq.
At a MEETING of GOVERNORS, held in Craven-
street, on Wednesday, the 6th day of May, 1840, the Cases
of 92 Petitioners were considered, of which 78 were approved,
4 rejected, 5 inadmissible, and 5 deferred for inquiry.
Since the Meeting held on the Ist of April. ONE HUN-
DRED and FIFTY-THREE DEBTORS, of whom 121
had Wives and 326 Children, have been discharged from the
Prisons of England and Wales, the expense of whose liberation,
including every eharge connected with • the Society, was
6441. 9s. 10d., and the following

BENEFACTIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST REPORT :-

The Reverend William Winthrop A £2 2 0
Mrs. Creyke A 1 1v 0

. ..,.
..
John Pepy3, Esq.
Mrs. Pepys
Isaac Currie, Esq.

...A 10 0 0
...A 1 1 0
..A 10- 0 0

Edward Vaux, Esq., per John Pepys, Esq. .....
Charles Edward Pigou, Esq. (22d benefaction) ...

5 0 0
10 0 0

-
Isaac Virgoe, Esq .,A 1 1 0
Colonel Kaye, per Messrs. Coutts and Co A 3 3 0
Mrs. Kaye, ditto ...

The Grand Committee of St. 'I hornas's Hospital 100 0 0
The Trustees of Bishop Andrews's Charity l2O 0 0
The Reverend D. Bourne, Warwick 1 11 6

Messrs. Isaac Cooke and Sons, Liverpool 5 0 0
Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and Co A
Earl Talbot, per Messrs. Drummond ... A. 5 0 0
Sir William W. Pepys, Bart, per Messrs. Iloare...A 2 2 0
Miss Ann Harland, ditto
Major Charles Marriot, ditto ......... ...... A 5 0 0
Y. G. (25th annual benefaction), per Messrs. Dor-
rein and Co.
The Accountant-General of the Court of Chancery,
under the Will of the Earl of Kerry, per Treasurer 25 0 0
Ditto, under the Will of Mrs. A. 10. Stafford, per
Treasurer
Ditto, under the Will of Robert Sorrell, Esq., per
Treasurer
J. S. Caldwell, Esq., per Messrs. Coutts and Co. A 2 2 0
Benefactions are received by Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq.,
the Treasui er, No. 1, Brick-court, Temple ; also by the
following Bankers :—Messrs. Cocks, Dorrien, Drummonds.
Herries, Hammersleys, Hoares, Whitmore' Veres ; and by the
Secretary, No. 7, Craven-street, Strand, where the Books
may be seen by those who are inclined to support the Charity,
and where the Society meet on the first Wednesday in every
Month. JOSEPH LUNN, Secretary.

.50 0 0
London, England, 1840-05-12

CONTRACTS FOR PAPER.
STATIONERY OFFICE, M 11, 1640.
THE COMPTROLLER of HER MA-
JESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE is ready to
RECEIVE TENDERS for different descriptions of PAPER
required for the public service.
Particulars of Contract and Samples of the Paper way be
bad at the Stationery Office, between the hours of Ten and Four.
Tenders to be addressed to the Comptroller of the Sta-
tionery Office, James-street, Buckirgham-gate, and to be deli.
vered by Twelve o'Clock en Wednesday, the 27th of May.lB-10,
marked on the cover " Tender for Paper," after which day and
hour no Tender can be received.

TEw ZEALAND COMPANY. The
DIRECTORS of the NEW ZEALAND COM-
PANY hereby give notice, that a GENERAL MEETING
or the SHAREHOLDERS of the said Company will be
holden at the Company's House, Broad-street Buildings, Lon-
don, on TnIIIISDAY the 14th day of May instant, at Twelve
o'Cicck, to receive the FIRST REPORT of the Dircetom
By Order of the Board.
JOHN WARD, Secretary.
New Zealand House, bat May, 1840.

"1/FETROPOLITAN PATENT WOOD-
ViL PAVEMENT COMPANY,
_ _

On the Principle of that laid down at Whitehall.
Capital 150,0001., in 15,000 Shares of 101. eacli.
Deposit 3/. per Share.
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE.
G. T. Andrews, Esq. G. Brydges Le Warner, Esq.
Col. S.r Borges Carac, K. C.S. George Lungley, Esq.
W. Edward Grainger, Esq. T. Lamie Murray, Esq.
George Barrett Lennard, Esq. Clement Tabor,
With port er to add to their number.
BANKERS—Messrs. Ludbrokes, Kingseote, and Co.
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Hodgson and Burton, No. 10, Salis-
bury-street, Strand.
OFFICES-20, John-street, Adelphi.
This Company has been formed fcr the purpose of carrying
into effect a new Invention, as applied to various purposes of
construction, and more particularly to Wood Pavement, which
Invention has been secured by Patent. The carriage-road in
front of Whitehall was paved in January last on this principle,
and now remains perfectly free from dust and mud, and not tha
least slippery.
Pavement on the same principle has also been laid down
under the Portico and Marble Arch at Buckingham Palace,.
and in Oxfot d-street, and negotiations are pending for other
work to a great extent.
Models and Reports, as to the merits of the invention, by
Surveyors, and other competent persons, may be seen at the
offices of the Company as above.
Applications for Shares to be addressed to the Secretary, at
the Offices of the Company, and to the Solicitors, where Pro-
spectuses may be obtained.
FUTURE AND EXISTING CHILDREN.

"FAMILY ENDOWMENT SOCIETY,
LIFE ASSURANCE and ANNUITY OFFICE,

No. 12, Chatham-place, Blackfriars,,Lcmdon
Capital 500,0001.

GEORGE ALFRED SIUSKETT, Esq., M.P., Chairman.

.
WILLIAM BUTTERWORTII BAYLEY, Esq.,
Deputy Chairman.

A married man, paying a yearly premium, or a sine le sum,
varying according to the age of his wife, would secure to each
of his future Children, however numerous, a specific sum on
attaining any given age.
London, England, 1840-05-12

RUSELL.

This morning, at six o'clock, the mortal remains of
Lord William Russ II were removed from his Lordship's
town residence, for interment in the family vault in Bed-
fordshire The process:on consisted cf a hearse drawn by
four horses, containing the body, in a coffin covered with
rich black silk velvet and handsomely ornamented with
gilt nails and handles, followed by three mourning coaches.
The procession proceeded from Norfolk-street into Park-
knc,, i.Lng Oxford-street into the Edgeware-road ; on ar-
riving at Maide-hill, Paddington, the plumes were re-
moved from the hearse and horses, and it then proceeded
at a quick ree towards its destination. But few persons.
Acre present on the cceasion.
VVe unthrstand that since the body has been removed
the,- cam in which the dreadful occurrence took place has
been most minutely searched, for the purpose of discover-.
tig whether the weapon with which the atrocious crime
was perimtrated was secreted. It is obvious that this
rigorous search could not have been made while
t.'Ne corpse remained in the room. 'What has been
the result we have not been able to ascertain, but we uncle:-
stand that the investigation, under the superintendence of
Mr. Commissioner Mayne, still continues. The excite
meat bas, if anything increased rather than diminished, ani
Norfolk-street was crowded during the whole morning.. •
London, England, 1840-05-12

Also may be had, a New Edition of

VAN DER HOO6IIT'S 11 REW BIBLE. In one
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cloth.

The most correct Edition of the Hebrew Scriptures is the
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revised by Professor Hurwitz."—Journal of Education.
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If I honour myself, my honour is nothing. It is my Father
that honoureth me, of wham ye say, that he is your God.—
John viii. 54.

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This day is published, in 3 vols, post Bvo., price 1/. lls. 6d.,
THE KING'S HIGHWAY : a Novel.
Rv G. J &NIES, Esq.
Author of " Henry of 'Guise, or the States of Blois ;" "The
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.French Protestants ;" " The Rob-
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man of the Old School," &c. &c. •
London, England, 1840-07-20

VII.

BEAUMONT'S MAGAZIN DES EN-
FANS ' • ou, Dialogues entre une Sage Governante,
et ses Eleves. Dans les quels on donne un abrege de l'His-
toire Sacree, de la Fable, de la Geographie, &c. A New
Edition, price ss.

VIII.
PINNOCK'S CATECHISMS. French
Grammar—German Grammar—ltalian Grammar—
Spanish Grammar, in which the principles of the languages
are developed in the easiest mode. In Imo., price 9d. each,
sewed.
London, England, 1840-07-20

TAT EONS.

His Grace the Duke of Beaufort.
The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol.
The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Worcester.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INS'I'ITUTION.
A large paid-up Capital, at all times available.
Rates of Premium as low and favourable as are consistent
with security.
Clergymen and others may insure against sickness or old age,
as well as secure, at the same time, a prevision for their families
at death, by a small increased Premium.
Age admitted in the Policy.
Unopposed Probates of the Diocesan Courts held sufficient
to entitle claimants to receive or recover the amount of Policies.
A Board of Directors sit daily, to enable parties to effect In-
surances with the least possible delay.
Medical Men remunerated in all cases for their reports.
Testamentary and all other Trusts executed.
FIRE.

The PREMIUMS for ASSURANCE AGAINST FIRE
charged at the usual moderate rates, and the Residences and
Furniture of Clergymen insured ten per cent. lower.
Policies transferred withiut expense.
TABLE OF RATES.

ASCENDING SCALE.
With Without
Age. Profits. Profit. Ist Seven 2d Seven 3d Seven
2, Years. Leal-s. Years.
£. s. d. X. s. d. £. s. d. £. s. d. £. s. d.
117 4 113 11 12 0 113 0 24 0
30 26 10 22 7 18 0 22 0 216 0
40 33 6 217 8 119 0 218 6 318 0
50 4 13 4 4 4 11 3 0 2 4 10 3 6 0 4

The necessary forms and information may be obtained l y
application t•
BENJAMIN JACKSON, Managing Director,
6, King William-street, City.
A liberal Commission allowed to Solicitors and Agents.

THE AGRICULTURAL AND GENE-
RAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
29, NEWBRIDGE-STREET, I3LACKFRIARS,
LONDON.
CAPITAL, £250,000.

In 10,000 Shares of 25/. each. A deposit of Si. per Share
paid by every Subscriber. The profits derived from the busi-
ness transactions of the Establishment ascertained quinquen-
ially, and added to the Capital Stock until the full amount be
accumulated, which is then to be kept complete as a protection
to the assured. The Guarantee Capital, as also the Assurance
Fund, vested in the Honorary Directors and Trustees recom-
mended by the Local Committees. Interest at the rate of 4/.
per cent. per annum allowed on the sum actually paid by each
Subscriber, and at 3/. per cent. on the quinquennial add►tions
to the Capital Stock.
London, England, 1840-07-20

ROCHDALE CHURCI-T.R.ATE.,

TO 711 E EDITOR OF TIIE SUN.

Sill,—After five days' polling, the parishioners have
declared against a Church-rate by a majority of 84, the
numbers being, at the close, against the rate 4,060 ; for
it 3,976. Every engine that the Church party could
command was most unscrupulously made use of to for-
ward their views. Many working men were thrtaiened
with instant dismissal it they dared to vote according
to their conscience. The town has been in a state of
great excitement during the week ; and to-day thou-
sands of people assemNied in the eburch•}ard to hear
the result. The rural police stationed at Spotland,
near this town, were brou;:ht to preserve order, and
their appearance was the signal for a deafening volley of
groans and yells ; further than these marks of disappro•
bation, which were continued at intervals, the people
were peaceable enough. When the result became known
at five o'clock, the immense concourse of working men
gave three tremendous cheers, and quietly dispersed.
The Wardens say they will make another attempt to
get a r,,te ; if they do so, they will be in a minority of
some hundreds, as many poor men could not vote this
time on account of its being hay harvest. So the
Right Rev. Dr. Mosellworth will be necessitated to pay
for the washing of his dirty surplices out of his 2,5001.
a year. I am, yours, &c.
Rochdale, July, 17, 1840.

A DISSENTER.

CRIMINAL TABLES FOR ENG-
LAND AND WALES,

The following Explanations and Calculations, with re-
ference to the accompanying Tables, have been made by
Mr. Redgrave, of the Home Office, who compiled and
prepAred the Tables :

. The Criminal Tables for the year 1839 show a con-
siderable increase in the number of persons committed for
trial in that year; the decrease of 2.2 per cent. in the year
1838 having been followed by an increase amounting to
5.8 per cent., a result which for many years has succeeded
any temporary check in the continuous increase of the
number of committals. The increase is spread over
twenty-five English, and nine Welsh counties, and amounts
to 2,027 persons, or 12.5 per cent. ; while the decrease
extends only to fourteen English, and three Welsh coun-
ties, and amounts to 671 persons, or 11.1 per cent., leaving
the net increase 1,356 persons. Among the counties in
which the increase arises are the large northern and mid-
land manufacturing counties of Lancashire, Cheshire,
Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire ; York-
shire ; the metropolitan counties of Middlesex and Surrey ;
the mining and coal districts of Cornwall and Durham ;
and of the agricultural counties, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bucks,
Oxford, Berks, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Devon, Hereford,
and Salop. The decreasa has been in the manufacturing
counties of Warwick, Derby, and Gloucester; the mining
county of Northumberland : and, among the agricultural
counties, Bedford, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Essex, North-
ampton, Herts, Sussex, and Somerset, and the metro-
politan county of Kent.
The following calculation will show the proportionate
increase or decrease in each of the classes of crime, during
the three last years :
London, England, 1840-07-20

CHURCH of ENGLAND LIFE and FIRE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Shareholders in the above Institution are requested to send
in their Receipts for the First Deposit to the Office, 6, King
William-street, that they may be exchanged for Scrip, and
persons wishing to become Shareholders are requested to make
application on or before the 10th day of August, up to which
date Shares will be allotted.

-----IIEisiiiIIIWJACKSON, Managing Director.
6, King William-street, July 8, 1840.

CHURCH of ENGLAND LIFE and FIRE
ASSURANCE, TRUST and ANNUITY INSTI-
TUTION,
6, King William-street, City ; and 7, St. Martin's-place,
Trafalgar-square.
Capital, One Million.
One-tenth •f the entire profits of this Institution will be ap-
plied to the relief of Distressed and Aged Clergymen, and the
Widows and Orphans of Clergymen, who may be recommended
by the Bishops, or by the Clergy of their respective localities.
London, England, 1840-07-20

In.
DINNOCK'S JUVENILE READER ;
being a Sequel lo the Mentorian Primer. Calculated
for Children from four i seven years old. A new edition, with
considerable improvements and the addition of many original
pieces. 12m0., price ls. 6d. bound.

Iv.
pINNOCK'S UNIVERSAL EXPLANA-
TORY ENGLISH READER, calculated to assist
both Teacher and Pupil ; consisting of selections, in prose and
verse, on interesting and impfoving subjects. Sixth edition,
12m0., price 4s. 6d. bound.

THE MORAL POETICAL MISCEL-
LANY; containing choice Selections from our most
approved Poets, arranged under distinct heads. 18mo., price
3s. bound.
VI.
CROLY'S BEAUTIES of the BRITISH
POETS ; with a few introductory observations. With
several engravings. Second edition, enlarged. 12m0., price
is. bound.
London, England, 1840-07-20

VII.

pINNOCK'S CATECHISMS.
First Catechism :—General Knowledge—Moral and
Social Duties—Religion Religious Dencrrninations— tvi-
dence of Christianity—The Liturgy. Treating of the elements
of these subjects in the simplest and clearest manner. 12mo,
price 9d each, sewed.

FRENCH and ITALIAN SCHOOL
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WHITTAKER and CO., Ave Maria-lane.

CONVERSATIONS of a MOTHER with
her DAUGHTER, and some other PERSONS; or
Dialogues composed for Madame Campan's Establishment, near
Paris. Arranged for the Use of English Young Ladies.
French and English. Fourth edition, with a Vocabulary,
price 3s. ed. bound.

The SAME WORK, in ENGLISH and ITALIAN. Price 45.

I'ITALIE; being an Abridpnent, in French,
of Madame de Stael's " Corinne; " containing a De-
scription of the Antiquities of Rome, an Account of Naples,
Pompeii, Vesuvius, &c. ; and a Delineation of the Manners,
Customs, and Literature of the Italians. In 12mo, price 3s. 6d.
cloth lettered.

ELISABETTA ossia gli ESILIATA
NELLA SIBERIA. Tradotta dal FRANCESE DI
MADAMA COTTIN da DI. SANTAGNELLO. A new
edition, in 18mo., price 4s.

NTOVELLI MORALI DI FRANCESCO
SOAVE. Nuova Editione, diligentemente corretta,
in cui si sons aceentate tutte le voci ; e the contiencc un Vo-
cabolario aggiunto alla fine. In 12r00., price 4s.

lIAMILTON'S FRENCH PHRASEO-
LOGY; pointing out the difference of idiom between
the French and English Languages, on a variety of subjects, and
forming a collection, not merely of the familiar, but also of the
more technical phrases of the two languages ; the whole
founded upon the best authorities. In 18mo, price 3s. 6d.
half bound.

GROS' THEOREtICAL and PRAC-
TICAL GRAMMAR of the FRENCH LAN-
GUAGE. With numerous instructive Exercises, founded on
twenty yews: experience in teaching the French Language.
In 12m0., price ss.
A KEY to the EXERCISES. Price 3s. 6d.
London, England, 1840-07-20

RIBBLE NAVIGATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the Half Yearly General
Meeting of the Ribble Navigation Company will be held at
their Office, Chapel Walks, in Preston, in the county of Lan-
caster, on THURSDAY, the Twenty-thirdl day of July instant, at
Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon.
RICHARD PILKINGTON,
Sesretai y to the said Company.
Ribble Navigation Office, Julie 18, 1840.
London, England, 1840-07-20

CHARLES ROACH SMITH V. THE SAME.

The claimant is a chemist, residing at No. 46, Loth•
bury, and it was stated he had established a retail trade
that produced him a net yearly profit of between .5001.
and 6001. He now sought to recover compensation
for an improved rental, he holding the premises under
an agreement from Dr. Culverweil at 801. per year,
and also the value of his trade and the expense of re-
moving his furniture, stock, B,:e.
Mr. KELLY was proceeding with his address to the
Jury, when an intimation was made to the Court that
the solicitors for the parties had come to an arrangement.
Sir WILLIASI FOLLETT then said the verdict would
be as follows :—For leasehold interest, Is. ; for other
damage (including fixtures), 583/, 9s. ; total, 5831. 10s.
10, and did not rise till nearly
7 Tee Court opened at
London, England, 1840-07-20

WORSHIP- STREET.

William Hill Fletcher, a boy aged only fourteen, was
charged with committing two burglaries in the house of
Mr. Kirby, builder, at Shackle. The prosecutor did
not attend. A policeman stated that, although so
young, the prisoner was a most notorious housebreaker,
and had undergone several convictions, for one of which
he underwent a term of transportation on a sentence of
seven years, two years and a half of which had been
remitted by the Government. A fortnight since, the
house of Mr. Kirby was broken into and robbed of
plate and money ; judging from the ease with which
the former robbery had been perpetrated, that
the thief would call again, the policeman nar-
rowly watched the place, and at three o'clock
in the morning he found the area gate and
kitchen window open, and on entering that chamber the
witness found the prisoner concealed in the corner, and
on searching him part of the property stolen on a former
occasion. The Magistrate said that he would not allow
public justice to be defeated by the prosecutor's ab-
sence ; he would, therefore, grant a warrant for Mr.
Kirby's appearance, and remand the prisoner.
London, England, 1840-07-20

BLACKWALL RAILWAY and HAVRE
DE GRACE.
The Nobility, Gentry, and the Public are respectfully in-
formed that arrangements have been made with the Dire
Directors
e ui
rliinogu t
of the splendid steam-ship PHENIX to embark and disem-
bark herpassengers at Brunswick Wharf,tßlaokwall, thereby
passengersse-
ttohea aid of
smallth the
oats
(w
conveniencehiehhoyf
manylanding s and
deemed embarkingsoo h
wt_
jectionable), besides the advantage of reaching the City or
Blackwall by the Railway in less than ten minutes.
The Phenix sails frown off Irongate Stairs, London, every
Sunday morning, and from Havre every Wednesday,
Further particulars may be obtained on application at the
Terminus of the Railway, alinories and Blackwall ; Havre
Steam Offices, IS, Strand, and 14, Bucklersbury ; James Hart-
ley and Co., 44, Regent-street; Mr. ;Underwood, 56, Hay-
market; Chaplin's Universal Office, Spread Eagle, Regent's-
circus; or to Batten and Ellwara's-krokers, 66, Lower Thames-
street.