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The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-09

THE SUN,

THE ONLY AUTHOItISED ENGLISH EDITION.
Now ready, in fivo., price only ss.
VOL. VI. of TIIIERS' lIISTORY
OF THE CONSUL tTE AND EMPIRE.
A Sequel to his " History of the French Revo:ution."
Translated by D. FORBES CAMPBELL, Esq.
With the sanction and approval of the Author.
CONTEN I 8 :-Ulrri and Trafalgar—Austerlitz--The Confclaration
of the Rhin*.
Henry Colburn, Publisher. 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THE NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL.
Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.
S TRAWBERR Y HILL.
By the Author of
" Shakspeare and his Friends," " Maids of Honour'" &c.
" Here are no assassins, no poisoners, no Neros, Borglas, Cata-
lilies, Richards of York. Here are the foibles of an age--no very
bad one."—Horace Walpole.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now ready, in 3 vols. post Bro., price IL Its. Gd.
E OIR S OF GENERAL PE PE.
Comprising
THE PRINCIPAL MILITARY AND POLITICAL EVENTS OF

MOD ERN ITALY.
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
" Rarely have we seen a more interesting piece of autobiography
than these Memoirs of the veteran patriot. They unite the excite-
ment of romance with the dignity of history. The adventures of
the writer have all that variety of peril, toil, and suffering which,
in Othello's narrative, won the heart of Desdernena."—Athenfeum.
" Patriotism, valour, and honesty are impressed on every page of
these volumes. The author could not have failed to produce an in-
teresting work."—Daily News.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington. street.
Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.

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

All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
previous fo their being offered; and advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds flume-
bately disposed of according to instructions.
Offices. Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street. London.

THE WEATIIER.—SUN OFFICE, JANUARY 8.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 36; Highest, 43 ; Noon, 37,

BAROMETER, 30.17.—W1ND E., fine.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 29 minutes after G. I Evening .. 49 minutes alter S.

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London, England, 1847-01-09

ItOYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
I'ROFESSOR SCIDENBEIN'S GUN COTTON, and other
Explosive Compounds, with brilliant Ey.periments, LECTURED on
by Dr. RYAN, daily at Half past" Three o'clock; aDd tarthe Evenings
Of Mondays, Wedn,sdays, and Fridays.
The principle of the various EL ECTRO-MAGNETIC TELE-
GRAPHS explained daily by Professor BACHITOFFNER, Including
the Patent of Messrs. Cook arid Wheatstone, in use on the railways, and
the more recent Patent of Messrs. Nott and Gamble ; the various
Xodela explained. Al agn fled S'pecl mems of DISEASED POTATOES,
exhibited by the OXYHYDROGEN MICROSCOPE, with the DE-
STRUCTIVE INSECT, supposed by A. Smee, Esq , F.R.S., to be
the cause of the disease. A beautiful Series of NEW DISSOLVING
VIEWS. The DIVING-BELL and DIVER, with Experiments.
114 PRYSIOSCOPE, new CHROMATROPE, &c • •&e.
London, England, 1847-01-09

PUBLICATIONS.

NEW WORK BY MICHAEL ANGELO TITMARSFL
This Day is published, to be continued in Monthly Parts, Wee Is.
each, with numerous Illustrations on Steel and Wood, Part I. of
VA N I T Y"F A I 11:
PEN AND PENCIL SKETCHES OF ENGLISH SO-
CIETY.

_
By W. M. THNCKERAY.
Author of " The Irish Sketch Book ;" " Journey from Cornhill to
Grand Cairo ;" of " Jeames's Diary," and the " Snob Papers," in
Punch, &c. &c.
Bills and Advertisements will be rereived at the Office, during the
month.
Lcadon: Published at the Punch Office, 85, Fleet-street ; J. Men-
zies, Edinburgh; J. M`Leod, Glasgow; J. M`Glashan, Dublin.

TINCYCLOPiEDIA BRITANNICA.
Seventh Edition. Edited by Professor NAPIER.
In 21 volumes 4to. Illustrated by 506 Engravings on Steel, and

many thousands on Wood.
An Index of 68,000 References, compiled with great industry and
judgment, is appended to the work, forming a ready key to its multi-
farious contents.
Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh ; and sold by all Booksellers.
London, England, 1847-01-09

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, JANUARY 7.

STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Manchester, Buxton,
Matlock, and Midland, 28s. 6d.—Newcastle and Carlisle,
New, 1314,, p.—Newcastle and Berwick, 15% p.—North
British, Quarters, 2% p.—Ditto, Extension, 19s. 6d. p.
HULL, JANUARY 7.

STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—North British, Exten-
sion (scrip), 19s. 6d. p.—Ambergate, N.ttingham, Boston,
Ac., 2%B—Blackburn, Clitheroe, &c., par—Birmingham and
Oxford Junction, 10 p.—East Lincolnshire, 378—North-
Western. 14s. p.—Northern Counties Union, 13/4—West
Riding Union, 41. 9s.—Leicester and Bedford, 12s.
London, England, 1847-01-09

In the Country.

J. Payne, engineer, Bristd,-f5;:2, at eleven, at the
Bristol District Court—R. W. Openshaw, brewer, Prestwich,
Lancashire, Jan. 29, at twelve, at the Manchester District
Court—W. E. Oldham, commission agent, Manchester,
Jan. 29, at twelve, at the Manchester District Court—J.
Wright, tavern keeper, Manchester, Jan. 29, at twelve, at
the Manchester District Court—J. Phillips, W. Hague, and
S. Vague, cotton spinners, Manchester, Feb 2, at eleven, at
the Manchester District Court—G. and J. Barton, copper
roller manufacturers, Manchester, Jan. 19, at eleven. at the
Manchester District Court—T. Wilson, grocer, Sheffield,
Feb. 9, at eleven, at the Town-hall, Sheffield—J. Hulme,
bookkeeper, Manchester, Jan. 30, at twelve, at the Man-
chester District Court.

CERTIFICATES to be granted, unless cause be shown to
the contrary, on the day herein mentioned.
T. 11. Skelton, stationer, Southampton, Feb. 4—T. Wyatt,
builder, Oxford-terrace, King's-road, Chelsea, Feb. 9—.1.
Neville, printer, Fleet•street, Jan. 29—J. Lambert, grocer,
Durham, Jan. 29—T. R. Creigh, builder, Newcastle upon-
Tyne, Jan. 29.
PARTNERSIIIPS DISSOLVED.

G. T. Short and F. Veal, ironmongers, Southampton—J.
Scholefield and G. Bates, malsters, Halifax, Yorkshire—J.
Dotson and J. Bromley, cotton spinners, Little Bolton, Lan-
cashire—ll. Seliwood and J. W. Conington, attorneys, Horn-
castle, Lincolnshire—ll. N. Hughes and C. G. Cowie, ship
brokers, Liverpool—T. Haigh and C. A. Miller, Liverpool—J.
S. Tylor and B. Win,tone, surgeoro, Charterhouse-square—J.
P. Heywood, S. H. Thompson. R. 11. Jones, B. H. Jones, and
G. IL 'Thompson, bankers, Liverpool (as lir as regards R. 11.
Jon s)—J. Roberts and A. Belletti, mahogany merchadis,
Billiter-street, City—J. S. Brownrigg, J. Cockerel!, G. G.
de 11. Larpent, and J. Noble, Austin-friars (as far as regards
J. S. Brownrigg)—M. and S. Bright, silversmiths, Sheffield
—G. Coleman and E. Worger, brasstbunders, Brighton—R.
Hale and B. Mitchell, butchers, Kilburn—Z. Vantini and
I). Maurigg, hotel keepers, Manchester—W. Schofield, and J.
Schoileld,i on., scale-board makers, Ashton-under, Lyne—B.
Jones and J. G. T. Harris, brewers, Cheltenham—T. Robin-
son and W. E. Jenkins, machine manufacturers, Charles-
street, Middlesex-hospital—ll. and S. Horner, engineers,
Sheffield—W. Davidson and J. Aldersey, ship brokers, Liver-
pool—ll. Garthwaite and J. Warburton, fancy cloth manu-
facturers, Hopton, Yorkshire--J. Taylor and T. Dandy,
cotton waste spinners, New Mills, Derbyshire—J. Harland
and 11. Farron, chair manufacturers, Manchester—J. Barratt
and J. M. Darbishire, cotton manufacturers. Manchester.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.
Gaunt, Gray, and Company, manufacturers, Glasgow, Jan.
12 and Feb. 2, at one, at the office of Mr. Gourlay, Glasgow.
London, England, 1847-01-09

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15.

1. The Liverpool Gas Light Company's Acts Amend-
ment, and for raising a further sum of money.
2. Birkenhead Commissioners' Dock Acts Amendment,
construction of new docks, and alteration of culvert.

3. Portsmouth Paving, Lighting, and improvement.
4. Sunderlar.d Markets, Bridge, Ferries, and general
improvement.

5. Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle Railway, and Glas-
gow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway (No. 1).
6. Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle Railway, and Glas-
gow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway (No. 3).
7. Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway,
and Glasgow and Belfast Union Railway (No. 1).
8. Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and .Ayr Railway
(No. 2).
9. Birkenhead Commissioners' Dock Acts Amendment
(as to construction of sea wall along Wallasey pool).
10. South-Eastern Railway (Mid Kent and Direct
Tunbridge), proposed Railway from the North Kent line
of the South-Eastern Railway at Lewisham to Tun-
bridge, with branches to Dartford, Seven Oaks, Maid-
stone, and Paddockwood.
11. Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway,
and Ayrshire and Bridge of Weir (No. 3).
12. Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle Railway, and Glas-
gow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway (No. 4).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16.
13. Bristol and Exeter Railway (branch from Bleadon
to Wells, Glastonbury, and Street).
14. Lynn and Ely, Ely and Huntingdon, and Lynn
and Dcreham Railways Amalgamation.
15. Birkenhead i Dock Company and llerculaneum
Dock Company Amalgamation.
16. Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle Railway, and
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway (No. 2).
17. Bristol and Exeter Railway (Taunton and Castle
Cary Branch).
18. Lowestoft Railway and Harbour (alteration near
Reedham).
19. Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway,
(Junction with the Midland Railway, via Barnsley, and
branches therefrom).
20. Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway
(branch from Ashton•under .Lyne to Oldham).
21. Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Rail
way (branch to Chapeltown, and Thurgoland Coal
Branch).
22. Birkenhead Improvement Acts Amendment
(No. 1).

23. Reading, Guildford, and Reigate Railway (devia-
tion and repeal of restriction in Reading, Guildford, and
Reigate Railway Act, 1846, as to construction of a por-
tion of the line).

24. Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway
(No. 5).
25. Drainage of Crowland and Cowbet Washes, and
other lands.
London, England, 1847-01-09

MUSICAL IN Tt.LLIGENCE.

M. Meyerbeer, it is positively announced, proceeds_ to.
London this season to superintend the bringing out his
"Tamp en SilSsie."
Mlle. Jenny Lind is at present at Munich, where she
2000 fr. each re re-
sentation. The fanaticism
herestehser.Her
p is
is engaged at the Court Theatre at
fully equal to that which
w chhe rseh ae t teexncdi
the aid of her talents to
every charity adds a charming feature to the character
ready benevolence in lending
of the gentle siren.
We are gratified to find that the reports in some of
the papers of the unsatisfactory state of the health of
Mlle. Hayez rest merely upon the fact of having sus-
pended her representations for a week at La Scala,
owing to some merely temporary illness. She is at
present at Venice, where she is engaged for the carnival.
Her last appearance at Milan previous to her departure
is described as one of those brilliant ovations only knoWn
to artistical life in Italy. The character in which she
took leave was " Lucia," one of her most favourite per-
sonations at the Scala, and in which they declare her to
be unequalled since the days of the enchanting Malibran.
At the end of each air there were recalls and bouquets
out of number, and at the close of the acena the enthu-
siasm of the audience is described as boundless. Some
of the journals lament that the unfortunate composer of
Lucia was not present at this remarkable representation,
deeming that the touching accents of the young vocalist
might have, perchance, awakened some echo in bis be-
nighted heart, or that the triumph, in which his genius
had so largo a share, might have been felt even through
the gloom in which his mournful spirit now seems, alas
hopelessly shrouded.
Verdi's " Attila" was produced on the 27th ult at La
Scala, and is described in a letter in La France Musicale
to havb had immense success. Moriani, Marini, De
Bassini, and La Tadolina filled the principal characters,
and the first night of the Carnival, usually so stormy,
was on this night an uninterrupted scene of triumph and
enthusiasm.

Mr. Frederick Dundas had an interview with Sir
George Grey yesterday at I,he ilome•office.
London, England, 1847-01-09

II &IC IVIAITARET A .

SMITIIFIELD.—Meadow Hay, 2/ 5s to 31 14s ; Clover ditto,
318 s to 4l 15s ; and Straw, 1/ 78 to 1/ lis per load. Trade
very dull, at further depressed rates.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 2/ 5s to 3/16s ; Clover ditto,
31 5s to 4/ 14s ; and Straw, 1/ 8s to 1112 s per load. Supply
tolerably good, and trade dull.
WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow Hay, 21 5s to 31 15s; Clover
ditto, 3/ 5s to 51 ; and Straw, I/ 7s to 1/ lOs per load.
A full average supply, and a sluggish demand.

ESCAPE IN A SEWER.—On Wednesday afternoon, a
narrow escape of being buried alive, occurred in Bride-
lane, Fleet-street. A new sewer has for some time past
been in the course of formation there, but on turning the
northern corner, it would appear that the excavators
experienced much difficulty in their progress by the well
belonging to the pump. They were, in consequence
obliged to swerve round the well, to the westward, un
dermining thereby some portion of the burial ground of
the church. In this work one of the borers, named
Valiant, had gained considerable pre'g,ress when suddenly
a rushing noise of water was perceptible, and in an in-
stant the poor fellow was lost sight of and buried in the
gravel, earth, and water, in which he had become en-
veloped. Fortunately, however, a broth( r 'workman,
with his nails and fingers only, succeeded in removing a
sufficiency of mud, &c., to give his comrade breathing
room, and other assistance having arrived, the buried
man was speedily exhumed. Ile was in a state of inen-
sibility, and was conveyed into the Twelve Bells public
house, and in a short time he was enabled to walk home,
without having sustained any other injury than that of
temporary unconsciousness.
EXTRAORDINARY TROTTING MATCH AGAINST TIME.
—Yesterday, the match with Mr. Rayner's mare Jenny
—well known in the sporting world, and which was
backed to perform two miles, in harness, under seven
minutes, for 50 sovereigns aside--came off at Wimbledon
Common. In betting' the odds were on time. Tie first
mile was concluded in three minutes and twenty-seven
seconds, and the mare won the match in an easy st) le.
The two miles were accomplished in six minutes fifty-five
seconds.
London, England, 1847-01-09

Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh ; and sold by all Booksellers.

'WORKS ON STEAM.
I.
ATREATISE on the NATURE, PROPER-
TIES, and APPLICATIONS of STEAM, and on STEAM
NAVIGATION. By JOHN SCOTT RU'ASELL, M.A., F.R.S.E.,
Vice-President of the Society of Arts of Scotland, Illustrated with
upwards of 80 Engravings on Wood, and 15 Folding Plates on Steel.
Post Bvo., 9s. cloth.
" A work on Steam and Steam Navigation, In which science and
Interesting information are equally combined."—Mechanics' Magazine.

By the same Author,
ATREATISE on the STEAM-ENGINE.
Illustrated by 248 Engravings on Wood, and 15 Folding
Plates on Steel. Post Bvo., 9s. cloth.
"Most complete and circumstantial.".. • • .. • .
The Surveyor, Engineer, and Architect.
A. and C. Black, Edinburgh ; Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., Whittaker
_
London, England, 1847-01-09

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

BRISTOL, JANUARY 7.
STOCK EXCHANOR.—The sales are—Bristol and Exeter,
New, 8%—Birmingham and Oxford Junction, 12 —Caledo -
nian, 30/B—Ditto, New, 214 Midland, New, 39%—North
British, Halves, 151/x.
LIVERPOOL, JANUARY 7.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Birkenhead, Lanca-
shire, and Cheshire Junction, 114 p.—Birmingham and Ox-
ford Junction, 10%—Chester and Birkenhead, 50—Ditto,
Halves, 25—Ditto, New 201. Shares,% p.—Eastern Counties,
York Extension, 335. 9d. p.—Edinburgh and Glasgow, 79
Goole and Doncaster, 1,4 p.--Great Northern (Nos. 108,001
and upwards) % p.—Huddersfield Canal and Railway, 4'4 p.
—London and North- Western, New Quarters, 13 p.—Ditto,
Fifths, 18% p.—Ditto, Quarters (G. J.), 2214 p.—Ditto,
401. Shares (L. and M.), 34 p.—London, Manchester, and
Birmingham, 77%—London and Brighton and South Coast,
584—Ditto, Consolidated Eighths, 4% p.—London and
York Extensions, 6s. 3d. p.—Direct Northern 14 p. —Man-
chester and Leeds, 31 p.—Ditto, Halves, 13% p.—Ditto,
Halves (late L. and B.), 6% p.—Ditto, Extension (late Man-
chester, Bolton, and Bury ),31s. 3d.p.—Manchester, Sheffield,
and Lincolnshire, 100—Ditto, Quarters, No. 2, 2434—Ditto
(late Great Grimsby and Sheffield), 2% dis.—Ditto, 201.
Shares, 3/4 dis.—Manchester and Southampton, par—Mat-
lock and Midland, 114 p. —Midland, New, 5 p.—North Staf-
fordshire, 4% p.—North Union (A), 224—Sheffield, Rother-
ham, and Doncister, % p.—Shrewsbury and Chester, New,
% p.—South-Eastern and Dover, 40—Ditto, New, No. 4,
11s. 3d. p.—Trent Valley, Midland, and Grand Junction,
2Gs. 3d. p.—West Riding Union, 2% p.—York and New-
castle, Preference, 534 p.—Dublin and Belfast Junction, 7%
dis.—Newry and Warrenpoint, 3 p.—East India, % p.
London, England, 1847-01-09

By W. M. THACKERAY.

Author of " The Irish' Sketch Book ;" "Journey from Cornhill to
Grand Cairo ;" of " Jeames's Diary," and the " Snob Papers," in
Punch, &c. &c.
Bills and Advertisements will be received at the Office, during the
Month.
London: Published at the Punch Office, 85, Fleet-street; J. Men-
zies, Edinburgh; J. M'Leod, Glasgow; J. M'Giashan, Dublin.
London, England, 1847-01-09

PUBLICATIONS.

NEW WORK BY MICHAEL ANGELO TITMARSE.
This Day is published, to be continued in Monthly Parts, price Is.
each, with numerous Illustrations on Steel and Wood, Part I. of
VA N I T Y F A I R:
PEN AND PENCIL SKETCHES OF ENGLISH SO-
CIETY.
London, England, 1847-01-09

No. 16,945.

ADRID AND VALENCIA RAILWAY.
HH At an ADJOURNED MEETING of SCRIPHOLDERS,
convened by the Directors, and held at the London Tavern, on the
sth of January inst.;
WILLIAM CHADWICK, Esq., Chairman of the Directors, in the

chair;
After two several amendments for balloting or polling the scrip-
kolders, and also for constructing the railway by sections, had been
rejected, it was resolved by an overwhelming majority,
That a Committee of five shareholders be appointed, with power
to add to their number, who are hereby authorised to take such mea-
sures as they shall be advised, to protect the interests and property of
the shareholders, a large portion of which they consider to have been
placed in jeopardy by the injudicious and unauthorised conduct of the
Directors.
That to enable the said Committee to carry out the objects of the
foregoing resolution, the shareholders agree to pay Is. per share upon
their respective holdings, or to deposit their shares with tl..e Chairman
of the Committee, it being expressly understood that no greater lia-
bility is to be incurred beyond Is. per share, without the express con-
sent of the party so paying or depositing his shares.
That the aid so sought and obtained be extended only to those
shareholders who shall avail themselves of these resolutions on or
before Monday, the 18th instant.
The scripholders are hereby requested, as early as possible, to give
effect to the above resolutions, and to deposit their scrip receipts or
the sum of Is. per share thereon, between the hours of eleven and
three, at the office of Messrs. Wire and Child, St. Swithin's-lane, in
exchange for vouchers signed on behalf of the Committee.
CAUTION.—The scripholders are urgently warned against polling
on any of the questions on the invitation of the Directors, as Unau-
thorised and highly dangerous to their interests.
D. W. HAISITEY, Chairman.
JOHN BIGG, Deputy-Chairman,

SAUNDERS'S INDIA PALE ALE
1177 BREWERY COMPANY, Burton-upon-Trent.
(Provisionally registered.)
Notice is hereby given, that an Advertisement which appeared in
the Daily Papers of the 7th inst., announcing that a liberal premium
would be given for shares, and referring to C. W., at Mr. Pearce's,
stationer, 8, Silver-street, Wood-street, has not been inserted by the
authority or with the knowledge of any Director or other person in
any manner connected with the Company.
By order of the Provisional Directors,
EDMUND BOWYER, Sec. Pro Tem.
Burton-upon-Trent, Bth January, 1E47.
London, England, 1847-01-09

PUBLICATIONS.

NEW WORK BY MICHAEL ANGELO TITMARSIT.
This Day is published, to be continued in Monthly Parts, price Is.
each, with numerous Illustrations on Steel and Wood, Part I. of
VA NIT Y F AI R:
PEN AND PENCIL SKETCHES OF ENGLISH. SO-
CIETY.

By W. M. THACKERAY.
Author of " The Irish Sketch Book ;" " Journey from Cornhill to
Grand Cairo ;" of " Jcames's Diary," and the " Snob Papers," in
Punch, &c. &c.

Bills and Advertisements will be received at the Office, during the
month.

London: Published at the Punch Office, 85, Fleet-street; J. Men-
zies, Edinburgh ; J. M`Leod, Glasgow ; J. M'Glashan, Dublin.

FNCYCL OP2EDIA BRITANNICA.
Seventh Edition. Edited by Professor NAPIER.
In 21 volumes 4to. Illustrated by 506 Engravings on Steel, and
many thousands on Wood.
An Index of 68,000 References, compiled with great industry and
judgment, is appended to the work, forming a ready key to its multi-
farious contents.
Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh ; and sold by all Booksellers.
London, England, 1847-01-09

STEAM NAVIGATION.

The new law to regulate steam navigation and to
require sea-going vessels to carry boats, which was
passed in August list, came into force on the lit of
January. There are some provisions in the statute (9
and 10 Vict., cap. 100) which are now briefly noticed,
having reference to the numerous steamers on the
Thames. By the 9th clause, every steam-vessel when
meeting or passing any other steam-vessel is to pass,
as far as may be safe, on the port side of such vessel;
and every steam-vessel on a river or narrow channel
is to keep, as far as is practicable, to the starboard
side of such vessel, and in default, the master or other
person having charge of the vessel is to forfeit a sum
not exceeding 50/. In the two following clauses, power
is given to the Admiralty to make regulations respecting
the exhibition of " lights" at night, which regulations
are to be published in the London Gazette, and then to
take effect. By the 12th section, vessels within twenty
miles of the coast are to exhibit " lights" at night, and
in default to pay a sum not exceeding 201.; " and the
owner of every steam-vessel in which such light shall
not be exhibited, as aforesaid, shall not bo entitled to
recover any recompense or damage whatsoever which
may be sustained in consequence of any other vessel
running foul thereof:" The 13th section is in the follow-
ing words:—" And be it enacted,•that if any damage to
any person or property shall be sustained in conse-
quence of the non-observance, as respects any vessel, of
the rules contained in the two enactments relative to the
passing of steam-vessels, and to the exhibiting of lights,
hereinbefore con•ained, the same shall in all respects be
and the r
deemed, in the absence of proof to the contrary, to have
beeno occasioned by the wilful default of the master or
Person having the charge of such steam-vessels,
proceedings,
master or other person shall be subject in all
sequenciensgsorhether civil or criminal, to the legal con-
Cons in the nef Brvuelhaww
and October,
tOhcetogboeord, tewoooddieticloecoa
enacted
tndeglect." It
aisyebayr,otinhe
Aprilr sec-
tions
ft eotrethilaotepteweictieng
of the machinery are to be traunlslmoiftt:dvetrotyhteshteseuaßffinloecairredanncoydf
Trade. Accidents to steamers are to be reported to the
Board of Trade, as also the probable loss of a vessel,
and the board may investigate inta
itthherecauses of the
respect to
ne
accidents or damages sustained. vi
sea-
going steam-ships of 100 tons and more,
that from and after the Ist of January next they areenacted tod
be provided with boats, and with a hose for the purpose
of extinguishing a fire on board„ The preamble of this
Act, which is an important feature in a statute, is well ,
London, England, 1847-01-09

TILE ART UNION

The Art Union is the most superbly illustrated
periodical ever published. This is the first number
of a new series, and is dedicated, by command, to
his Royal Highness Prince Albert. The illustrations
are a life-like portrait of the Queen, beautifully en-
graved by Rcbinson, from a miniature by Thornburn.
A print, dedicatory to Prince Albert, drawn by
Marchant, and engraved by W. and J. Measorn. A
superbly illuminated Almanac for the year, and an
exquisite engraving by Alfred Revel, from the Eu-
gene Lepattevia's picture of the " Studio of Paul
Potter." Besides these steel engravings we have a
profusion of wood-cuts, illustrating different ar-
ticles. Mrs. S. C. Hall contributes the first part of a
fanciful fairy tale of love, entitled " Midsummer
Eve," the illustrations to which are the most ex-
quisitely beautiful specimens of wood engraving ever
presented to the public.
London, England, 1847-01-09

I Dividend i Amount
Name of Compaay. per ! of I Paid.
' Annum. Share.

X s. d. X 8. d.
Commercial
East and West India 6l. pr cent. , Stock.
East Country • 1/. per sh. 1100 0 0
L3ndon .• •
't.Katharine •• • •
Southampton •• • • .... 4/. per cent. ' 50 0 0 50 0 0

WATER-WORKS.
London, England, 1847-01-09

BANKING DI

X•
Proprietors' capital 14,553,000
Rest .. .. . ..... .. • 3,469,857
Public deposits (in-
eluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Say-

ings-banks, and Di-
vidend accounts).. 9,990,624
Other deposits •.• • • . 7,903,959
deven day and other

901,139

4 36,818,579

Dated the 7th day of January, 1;

THE EXTENSIVE CROWN IMPROVEMENTS AT
WINDSOR.—In consequence of the very extensive altera-
tions contemplated by the Crown in the immediate
vicinity of the Castle, for the purposes of affording in-
creased comfort and privacy to her Majesty, by taking
down the whole side of one street in the town, and di-
verting and stopping up other streets, and also footpaths
and other public highways, as well as the removal of
Datchet bridge, a committee was appointed at the last
meeting of the Town Council of Windsor in December,
for the purpose of watching the proceedings with refer-
ence to those projects, and to report from time to time
to the council. A very full meeting of the council was
held yesterday, at the Town Hall, for the purpose of re-
ceiving the report from the committee. The report
stated in detail the alterations proposed to be made by
the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, and also
those that would be effected by the proposed railway
extensions, but the committee abstained from giving any
opinion as to the manner in which the alterations would
affect the interests of the town. The report was re-
ceived, and a committee of the whole council was ap-
pointed for protecting the interests of the inhabitants,
with reference to the projected improvements of the
borough.
London, England, 1847-12-22

CLERICENW ELL.

George Frederick Middlebrook, aged 16, who was
charged by Mr. Henry Hannaford, his master, en-
graver, of 44, Rahere-street, Goswell-street, St.
Luke's, with having unlawfully set fire to his
dwelling-house, and also with having stolen 201. in
notes and gold, and who was liberated on heavy bail
for his appearance at this court yesterday to further
answer those charges, appeared pursuant to his re-
cognizances when he was attended by his bail and his
friends.

The case was remanded until yesterday with a view
to produce the original or superior landlord of the
prosecutor's house, in order to prove the real owner-
ship and title to the premises, to enable the prose-
cuting parties to legally frame the indictments against
the prisoner at the Old Bailey ; but the attendance of
the landlord was dispensed with, and the proceedings
this day were of a formal nature, as the Protestant
Dissenters and Union Fire-offices, in whose offices the
premises were insured, had taken up the prosecution,
and would accomplish that object.
The prisoner, who was well dressed, and is a
smart, intelligent-looking youth, appeared very con-
fident, and listened to the proceedings with apparent
indifference.

Mr. Mallett, the clerk, addressing the prisoner,
said that he (the prisoner) had been bound over, him-
self in 4001. and two sureties in 1001. each, to appear
at this court on that day for further examination, and
also to appear at the Old Bailey Sessions on the
double charge of feloniously, unlawfully, and ma-
liciously setting fire to a dwelling-house, and for
stealing in a dwelling-house. His mother became
one of his bail in 100/., and Mr. Winter and his (pri-
soner's) brother jointly became his bail in the other
1001. It was merely necessary now for them to enter
into the same amount of bail in reference to each and
seperate charge for his appearance at the next ses-
sions to be holden at the Central Criminal Court, to
take his trial.

""ile prisoner's mother, his brother, and Mr. Winter,
a wine merchant, entered into their recognizances as
required, when the necessity was impressed upon
them of producing the prisoner to take his trial, on
which he was set at liberty, and he left the court with
his relations and friends.

Sergeant Brown, 16 G, said they had not succeeded
in tracing any of the stolen notes, &c.
London, England, 1847-12-22

NEW IVORK YY THE AUTHOR ,OF "FROM OXFORD TO
ROME."
- In a few days will be published, in feap, Bvo.,
EST in the. CHURCH. By the Author of
."From Oiford to Rome.; and, Row it fared with some Who
lately .made the Journey." .• :
By the same Author, New Edition, fcp. Bvo., price 6s. •
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London, England, 1847-12-22

BASSISHAW (4)..

Ir. Alderman Farncomb presided at this ward-
Le. On the names of the former representatives
proposed for reelection, Mr. Heeles, an
ioneer, made a long speech, in the course of
• ch he cast some very severe reflectione on one of
' • members, concluding his remarks by proposing
Chadwick as a fifth candidate. No gentleman
--sing forward to second the proposition of the
' s night of the hammer," it of course fell to the
,und, and Mr. Deputy Bretton, Mr. Lister, Mr.
- ison, and Mr. James were declared re-elected.
BILLINGSGATE (8).
Atr. Alderman Sidney, M P., presided here. This
ward proved an exception to the unanimity prevailing
in other directions, two candidates coming forward to
contest the vacancy occasioned by the retirement of
M. T. Old, viz., Messrs. Causton and Piper. The
show of hands was in favour of Mr. Causton, who
7..-. pears to be the popular candidate. A poll was de-
-7:::.lnded on behalf of Mr. Piper. At its close, at
three o'clock, the numbers stood thus :—Phillips, 39;
n3rues, 36; Bower, 35 ; Knill, 35 ; Roberts, 35 ;

Williams, 35 ; Curling (deputy), 34 ; Causton, 25 ;
.12i per, 16. The poll re-opens this morning, and
cl,es finally to-morrow.
BISHOPSGATE (14).
Mr. Alderman Copeland presided here. There
•;:- re two vacancies in this :_ward, caused by the re-
s:,_;nation of Mr. S. Bennett and Mr. W. Tozer. Mr.
(. Gilpin and Mr. Hopgood were proposed as new
c:.:-,clida.tes. Before the show of hands was taken,
Mr. Richards, an inhabitant of the ward, charged
th.. Corporation generally, and the members of
Common Council in particular, with having
n-;lected their duty, and tailed to provide proper
,;ers, by which the sanitary condition of the metro-
-lis -would be greatly improved, and the health of
'.3 inhabitants proportionately benefited. Mr.
Imputy Peacock, who fills the office of chairman of
e Commissioners of Sewers for the city of London,
id the commissioners had done all they were able
~Ider the existing Act of Parliament, and they had
o applied for additional powers to enable them to
) more. A show of hands having been taken, the
flowing were declared elected :—Mr. Deputy Pea-
'ck, Mr. Deputy Stevens, Mr. J. B. Carr, Mr.
topgood,* Mr. Ashby, Mr. Owden, Mr. Pilcher, Mr.
atten, Mr. C. Gilpin,* Mr. Sharland, Mr. Hall,
Jones, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Johnson
BREAD-STREET (8).

Mr. Alderman Hughes Hughes'iresided in this
ard. Mr. Deputy Bridge, Mr. Laurie, Mr. Dun-
-in, Mr. Dignum, Mr. W. Lawrence, Mr. Hawfrey,
Maugharn, and Mr. Snell were unanimously re-
,'iected.
London, England, 1847-12-22

PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS.

T. Maltby, Lawrence Pountney-hill, lead merchant,
3d., on Friday, Dec. 24, and three following Wednes-
days, between the hours of ten and two, at the office of
Mr. Turquaud, Guildhall-chambers.
R. D. Wilmot, Liverpool, merchant, 35., on. Thursday,
Dec. 23, or any subsequent Thursday, between the hours
of eleven and two, at the office of Mr. Turner, Liverpool.
W. F. Brand, Wigan, Lancashire, draper, 33. 4d.. on
Tuesday, Dec. 28, and every following Tuesday, between
the hours of ten and one, at the office of Mr. Hobson,
Manchester.

J. Horsfall, Leeds, stuff dyer, 21-d., on any day on Or
after Dee.- 27, between the hours of eleven and two, at
the of of Mr. Young, Leeds.
11. Beeston and J. Dunston, Hounsdireh, manufawu
rers of ships' hearths, P., any Saturday, between the
hours of eleven and two, at 'the: office of Mr. Green,
Aldermanbury.
A. Anderson and D. Robertson. Coleman-street, mer-
chant, 2id., any Stturday, between the hours of eleven
and two, at the offile of Mr. Green, Aldermanbury.
T. Kirkpatrick, Gracechurch-street, draper, 20., any
Saturday, between the hours of eleven and two, at the
office of Mr. Green, Aldermanbury.
S. H. Billingay, Commercial-road East, ironmonger,
2s. 6d., any Saturday, between the hours of eleven and
two, at the office of Mr. Green, Aldermanbury.
W. Blount, Seymour-crescent. 20a., any Saturday, be-
tween the hours of eleven and two, at the office of Mr.
Green, Aldernianbury.
H. Burton, Thames-street, clerk, lid., any Saturday,
between the hours of eleven and two, at the office of Mr.
Green, Aldermanbury.
NOTICES OF CERTIFICATES.
At the Court, Basinf.Y,hall-street.
• -

T. C: Burgon, Great St. Helen's, Bishopsgate-street,
drug. broker, Jan. 12, at eleven—J. Gordon, jun., East
India chambers, Leadenhall• street, and Albany-road,
Caniberwell, ship broker, Jan. 11, at one.
In the Country.
IL Woods, Liverpool, victualler, Jan. 11, at eleven, at
the Court, Liverpool—W. Hadfield, T. M•Tear, and E.
Thompson, Liverpool, merchants, Jan. 11, at eleven, at
the Court, Liverpool—J. Powell, Lugwsrdine, Hertford-
shire, oattle dealer, Jan. 18, at twelve, at the Court, Bir
mingham—T. Thompson, Manchester, calico printer, Jar,
13, at twelve, at the Court, Manchester—W Eccles, Wal
ton-le-Dale, Lancashire, cotton spinner, Jan. 13, at eleven,
at the Court, Manchester—A. Schofield, Oldham, Lan-
cashire, attorney, Jan. 14, at twelve, at the Court, Man-
chester.
London, England, 1847-12-22

ATIVE, OYSTERS are not in perfection until
11 they. arasaix•years old. Burnham natives of that age are taken
front the, beds, transmitted in .four hours by Railway to my esti-
ilielnnent, packed fresher and travel better than any Oysters trom
London. Yish of every description of the best quality. Orders en-
closing a'referenee. Plinctually executed the day's market price.
JOHN SWEETING, Fish and Oyster Merchant, 159, Cheapside,
R
OYAL
tO.
LECTUREPs O. E EA3z;
itic.cuTu .
TRY,
laouyoat Halt-past Three, and every'gveLg by
}at2:ine
O'clock, • except •Sattirctly Evening. TWO LECTUItEs by Dr.
HACHHOFFNER —ene on the Laws of • Nature, in reference
to the Important subject of SANITARY MEASURES; the other
on the various modes of VENTILATION, in which the PHYSI-
CAL PROPERTIES of a JET of -TEAM will be exhibited, with
Novel and -highly Interesting -Experitnecs, Daily at 'fwo and at
Eight o'oloek in the Evening. The ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS
worked. The WORKING 31ODELSI, explained. DISSOLVING
VIEWS. 'the CUROMATROPE. DIVING BELL and DIVER.
with HYDE'S NEW APPARATUS for CONVERSING under
WATER, &c. Jac.
Admission, Is.; Schools, Half-price.
•
London, England, 1847-12-22

MINCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed the Comedie of LA MARQUISE DE SEN-
NETERRE. Chu:l-Mars, M. Montaland ; Le \laiquis de Senneterre,
M. Fechter ; Le Commandeur, 31. Cartigny; Henriette, Bap-
tiste; Marion de L'Orme, Mdlle. De Varannes.
After which, LE CHEF-IXIEUVRE INCONNU. Maitre Michel,
M. lit. Marie ; Rolla, M. Fechter ; Stephano, Mettle. Baptiste.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of UNE FILLE TERRIBLE.
Anais Dumoulin, Mdlle. Lagier.
A detailed prospectus of the general arrangements, and of the
pieces which will be produced during the season, may be had at Mr.
Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-office
Of the Theatre, which is open daily, from 11 to 3.
Boxes, 65.; int, 3s. (;d. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, is
London, England, 1847-12-22

ADIES" GOLD CHAINS, London made.—
quality
articles
II Drawlm ;$ of the various new patterns are kept for the par-
pose of sending by post to any part of the country.—For facility or
reference the ' reight is given by comparison with sovereigns • the
oaf tthheisg:
ieeldscriispwtioaT
T. COX SA, roRY and Co., Goldsmiths, etc., 47, Cornhal. (seven
equal to any that is Worked lute
doors Awl Gro icocknrch-street), London.
London, England, 1847-12-22

• • ; CORPORATION -
' .(Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1720-)
(40 rAC'E X C 11-AN G E ASSURANCE
, OF HOUSE'S AND COODS FROM FIRE.
OFFIaS—ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
. • . • a• 'Branch, 29, Pall-mall.
,fa,lNelinoti'edeUe—ait'hCehurisutAalin'afil;twelulll days
:000,:ted,hzi'irh:JFuearn payment
WITII LAR9E PARTICIPATION IN mom's. ,P.rta.mi tuns
TWo.thirds Of-the profit on Policies dated since December, 1841,
wIII be, apportioned, periodically, among• those effected for Life;
without involving the Assured in any risk of Partnerskip.
GovEafroit—Thomas Tooke, Esq.
Suis-Gorksivoa— William Sampson, Esq-
Darfirr-GoviCalloa— The Llon..T. T. Leslie Melville.
butxcvoes,
Sir 3. W. Lubbock; Bart.
Charles John Mantling, Esq.
Newry Nelson, Esq.
Edward H. Palmer, Esq.
John Henry Pelly, Esq.
Abraham G. Roberts, Esq.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.
William Soltau, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Octwrius Wigram, Esq.
Charles E. Young, Esq.
ALEX. GREEN, Secretary.

Henry Bainbridge, Esq.
iiearga P. BittxliaY, Ram
l;d►noQJ. £. P. Calvert, "&sq. .
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Alexander Colvin, Esq.
Edwar I Maxwell Daniel, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
John Deacon, Esq.
Itiversdale W. Oreille% ESq.
William T. Hibbert, Esq.
Lancelot Holland, EiR.
John Chr. Lochner, Esq.
London, England, 1847-12-22

WHITEHALL, DEC. 18.

The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent
to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom,
constituting and appointing the Right Hon. George Earl
of Auckland, G.C.8.; Rear-Admiral James Whitley
Deans Dundas; Captain Maurice Frederick Fitxhardinge
Berkeley;. Captain Lord John Hay, C. 8.; the Hon.
William Francis Cowper; and Alexander Milne, Esq.,
Captain in the Royal Navy, her Majesty's Commis-
sioners for executing the office of High Admiral of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the
dominions, islands, and territories thereunto belonging.
WHITEHALL, DEC. 18.

The Queen has been pleased to nominate, constitute,
and appoint Viscount Sandon to be one of the Eccle-
siastical Commissioners for England, in the room of
Lord Ashley,.resigned.
WHITEHALL, Dzc. 18.

The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to
be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom,
appointing William. Henry Tinney, Esq., one of her
Majesty's Counsel learned in the Law, to be one of the
Masters in Ordinary of the High Court of Chancery, in
the room of Samuel Duckworth, Esq., deceased.
London, England, 1847-12-22

eHRIPPLEGATE WARD WITHIN.
At a COURT of WARDMOTE, holden for this Ward, before
THOMAS CHALLIS, Esquire, Alderman, Messrs. Henry Smith
. (Deputy), William Brass, James Boole, Renjamin Edward Brown,
John Lart,'William Cash, Francis licnnoch, and David Dewar, the
:younger, were duly elected Common COuneilmen for the year en-
suing. •
And whs resolved unanimously.-Thatit is the opinion of•this
. IVlpoltlateihat.the right of electiOni for; sll- corporate' offices in the
city of London should be vested in all persons carrying on business In
the said city, and paying ward rates either directly or indirectly, and
that It itradvisAble that a Bill should be immediately brought before
Parliament embodying that principle,
I That LontJohn Russell being the first promoter of Corporation
Itqform turtheyarious citiet and towns lu England and Wales, and
having succeeded in carrying these measures, and also
belog a Menibbr of, Parliament for this City, a copy.ef the torigoing
opinion be presented to his Lordship by the Aldeirnianatrid Counno..
' et:lined, or deputation, thereof.
—Abe), that the cordial thtliiks of this Warlnidte are due, add arc
hereby given to the. Worshipful :Dramas Challis, Esquire. Alderman
cirtlils- Ward, for his courteous and impartial conduct while presiding
at this Wardmote ; for his indepent4lit and faithful conduct as a tna-
eisirat,e of this city; for the distinguished manner in he per-
formed the' important duties ' devolvi: g upon him as Sheila of
;London and Middlesex. which ottica he toeintathed viol sOmneh di4-
nity and bospitaii, y ; tbr the patience an).l impartiality with which lie
presided "over the, contested •eleciions of Members of Varliantent for
City and.Coupty; and alsofor the liberal countenance and sup,
port itivariabl); afforded by him to the various charities ot this Ward.
• „And that thiesO•proce.edingt be'advertlSed in the usual papers:

JAMES ALEXANDEK TEAGUE, Mini Clqrk
December 21, 1847., ,
London, England, 1847-12-22

• MR.' CFIARLES ROWCROFT'S CiIiIISTMAS BOOK.
. In fcp. Bvu., price ss. cloth,' gilt leaves,
'THE TRIUMPH OF WOMAN,
'A CHtIISTMAS STORY N
FOR 1848.
•• • .
BT CHARLES ROWCROFT, Esq.
. .
Author of " Tales of the Colonies," &c.
. London : Parry•and'Co., 32 and 83, Leadenhall• street.

MR. G. P. R.• JAMES'S CHRISTMAS BOOK.
In fcp. Bvo., price ss. cloth, gilt leaves, beautifully. Illustrated and

- Printed, :with Coloured.Borders. -
THE:LAS T OF THE' F
A .CHRISTMAS TALE FOR 1848. • • '

'Ay G. P. lt. JAMES, Esq.
London, Parry and:Cd., Leadenhall-strut.
London, England, 1847-12-22

JOAN SWEETING, Fish and Oyster Merchant, 159, Cheapside,

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
LECTURES on AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY, by F. 11.
Holmes, Esq., Daily at 'Half-past Three, and every Evening at Nine
o'clock, except Saturday Evening. TWO LECTURES by Dr.
HACHHOPF'NER--ere on the Laws -of Nature, In reference
to the Important subject of SANITARY MEASURES; the other
on the various modes "of VENTILATION, In which the PHYSI-
CAL PROPERTIES of a JET of sTEAM will be exhibited, with
Novel and highly Interesting Experiments, Daily at Two and at
Eight o'clock in the Evening. The ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS
worked. The WORKING MODELS, explained. DISSOLVING
VIEWS. The CHROMATROPE. DIVING HELL and DIVER,
with HYDE'S NEW APPARATUS for CONVERSING under
WATER, Ecc. &c.
London, England, 1847-12-22

FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE.

rip E LICENSED VICTUALLERS'. and
A. -GENERAL • FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
ADELAIDE-PLACE, LONDON RIDGE ;
23, THISTLE-STREET, EDIMUROII;
• GRRAT BRIDGEWATER-STREET, MANCHESTER;
MASON'S-BUILDINGS,
and MATTHEW-STREET,
LIVERPOO L.
Empowered by Act of Parliament in 1835.
The Company transact business in every department of Life and
Fire Assurance, in Annuities, Reversions, and Loans.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
AcTuazT—J. T. Clement, Esq.
At the last quinquennial meeting there was added a bonus to the
Life Policies equal to 25 per cent. on the sums paid, and a bonus of
5 per cent. to the Shares, in, addition .to the payment of the annual
interest.

The following. are the annual Premiums for the Assurance of 1001.
for the whole life, one-half of which may remain for ljve years by
merely paying the interest annually, at 5 per cent.; and should the
policy become a claim in the interim, the amount due will then i e
deducted.
Age 20, without profits •
30
- 40.........
60

For short periods the PremiuMs are considerably lower, and for
any ages or contingencies not usually advertised information may be
obtained on application to the Actuary or Secretary.
London, England, 1847-12-22

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by DEED
bearing date the 24th day of November, 1847, HENRY
PRATT, of Budbrook, in the county of Warwick, Farmer, Wharf-
lager, Corn. and Coal Deal, r, bath assigned all his estate and effects
to:WILLIAM AYBES. of Barferd.• in the said county of Warwick,
gentleman, and WILLIAM BANNISTER SHAW, of the borough
of Warwick, Accoiffitant, upon trust for the benefit of all the Credi-
tors of the 'said Menry• Pratt, and that the said Deed was executed
by the said Henry Pratt, on the said 24th day of November. and by
the said William Ayres and William Bannister Shaw on the 25th day
of November last, and the execution thereof by the said Henry Pratt,
William Ayres, and William Bannister Shaw, was attested by
Thomas Heath, the borough of Warwick aforesaid, Attorney-at-
Law. And Ytotlee is hereby further given, that the said Deed of As-
signment maybe inspectediandiexecuted by the several Creditors of
the said Henry Fratt, at the offices of Mr. Heath, Solicitor, Warwick.
:Dated the 2fith day of November, 1847.
London, England, 1847-12-22

BONUS.
I .:
Equivalent to
Date of 4 ;i:' Annual the following
Gross Additions
per Centago on
Polley. it ':, Premium.
to the the Premiums
Sum Assured, paid to
the Company.
- -- -- --
X. 6. d. £. X. I. d.
Dec. 25,1816. 25 24. 010 481 71 9 0
Do. 30 26 14 2 515 68 17 4
Do. 35 29 18 4 560 66 17 0
Do. 40 33 19 2 625 65 14 8
Do. 45 38 19 2 717 65 14 7
Do. 50 45 6 8 879 69 5 0
Do. 55 53 3 4 1,123 75 8 9
91 17 8
Do. 6O 63 13 4 1,638

The FIFTH SEPTENNIAL VALUATION will be made up to
Christmas, 1851.
ASSURANCES for SHORT PERIODS may now be effected in this
Office at considerably reduced rates of Premium.
The Company's Rates and Proposals may be had at the Office in
London, or of any of the Agents in the Country, who are authorised
to report on the appearance of Lives
HENRY DESBOROUGH, Secretary.
92, Cheapside, December, 1847. proposed for Assurance.
London, England, 1847-12-22

HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY EVENING.—Last night be-
tween the hours of six and seven o'clock, one of the
most daring highway robberies occured in the sub-
burbs of this town which had taken place for many a
day. Shortly before that hour, Mr. John Houghton
a retired gentleman, residing at place called
Mill-lane, West Dorley, accompanied by three of his
sisters, and a sister of town counsellor Toulmin, left
his residence in a private cab for the purpose of at-
tending a concert at the Collegiate Institution. The
cab, which was hired from Mr. Jackson, of London
road, had not proceeded more than half a mile on the
road, when the horses were stopped by a gang of six
men, who, with threats and violence, demanded the
driver to "stop coach." This he peremtorily refused,
when one of the party drew forth an old sword, and
swore that if he did not obey he should at once cut
him down from the box. Some of the party then
seized the horse by the head, when two of them
opened the carriage door and presented a pistol at Mr.
Houghton's head, and demanded his purse. It may be
easily imagined that the ladies were greatly alarmed,
and that between the dread of violence on the one
hand, and the fears of the ladies on the other, Mr.
Houghton's situation was anything but enviable. He
called for the driver, but he was too well guarded to
be able to render the least assistance. In this
dilemma he took out his purse and offered them some
silver (six shillings, we believe), which they took, and
then demanded his watch and all the money in his
purse. Matters were in this state between the
parties, when fortunately the West Derby omnibus
drove up within hearing. No sooner did the robbers
know that assistance was likely to reach the spot
before they had completed their work, than all of
them scampered off across the fields, and left the
affrighted and bewildered Mr. Houghton and his
friends to resume their journey if they pleased. How-
ever, when the omnibus came up, the ladies :led Mr.
Houghton got into it, and returned home in it. The
police have since been engaged investigating the
affair, but it is not likely that they will be able to
apprehend any of the parties, as none of them have
been identified, nor was such particular notice taken
of their dresses as would lead to their discovery.
One thing, however, is certain, that they are of that
class of people termed " navvies," great numbers of
whom are at present out of employment.