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The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-19

CARLSRUHE.

GRAND DUCHY 07/BADEN.—On Sunday, March 7,
naasswas performed at the Roman Catholic church, for the
sufferers who perished in the conflagration of the 20th
of February, Mozart's Requiem was celebrated by the
whole body of performers of the Royal Opera, and of
the Royal Chapel. The entire body of the church was
thronged by persons of every class, who manifested the
most lively sympathy for the unfortunate sufferers. On
the 10th of March, a circular was issued i❑ Bremen.
inviting the co•operation of all the theatres in
Germany to a benefit on behalf of those who
sufferen from the destruction of the theatre at
Curlsruhe, and stating that Bremen, although so
far removed from the scene of suffering, desires
to be foremost in the laudable example of send-
ing succour. The announcement says, as the
theatre has caused the affliction, so let the
theatres now afford consolation. This timely sympathy
will, it is hoped, in some degree ameliorate the deep
suffering, and afford seasonable relief to many a be.
reavud heart and hapless orphan, and thus the detailed
accounts of this calamity given in our journal may yield
beneficial fruit.
THE HAGUE, MARCH 16.—The Members of the First
Chamber of the States-General are summoned to meet
an the 24th of March next.

The Cologne Gazette of yesterday published the
following article ;—"I he Dutch Government is at
this moment negotiating with the Zollverein and
with France, in order to obtain facilities for its
commercial relations with those new states. Hol-
land is especially desirous to extend its maritime
trade and to retain the commerce of the Rhine, not-
withstanding the competition of Belgium. The cor-
respcmdents of several journals are, however, mistaken
when they affirm that secondary concessions have
been offered by the Cabinet of the Hague in
exchange for the favours which it desires to obtain
from the Zollverein. If we are well informed
it is contemplated to grant to the states of the Zollverein
in the Dutch ports the same great advantages
which
they enjoy in the port of Antwerp. As a condition "sine
qua non" Holland insists on the abolition, or a considerable
reduction of the tolls on the Rhine; and we know from
good authority, that several German Governments on
the banks of the Rhine see this subp-ct in the same light.

PEACE AND WAR.—" A comparison of the regis-
ters of mortality will convince us that a hero, placed in the
trenches of a beleaguered fortress, where he is exposed for
weeks to a continual shower of cannon shot, or placed on
a field of battle, before the bravest and most resolute of his
enemies, has a much better chance of life, runs less risk of
premature death, than it he worked in some undrained
street, and slept in a crowded room in Bristol or Liverpool.
The chance of life was at the
Siege of Flushing 4.20 to 1 Shopkeeping Liver-
Siege of Antwerp... 68 to 1 p00l
Siege of Badaps ... 54 to 1 Weaving Manchester 17 to 1
Battle of Waterloo 30 to 1 Sawmakiug Sheffield 14 to 1
—The Topic, NO. 32.
London, England, 1847-03-19

Now ready, price ss. 6t1., the Second Division of

ckilß ROBERT PEEL: HIS LIFE AND
1-.3 TIMES. By W. COOKE TAYLott, LL.D. Containing 5 Portraits:
Mrs. Peel—Late Sir Richard Arkwright—C. P. and
Canning.
Fisher, Son, and Co., Printers and Puhlkhers, Angel-street,
St. Martin's-le-Grand, London.

SPLENDID MARRIAGE-DAY OR BIRTU-DAY PRESENT.
THE PEOPLE'S FAMILY BIBLE:
beautifully printed In large type, and profusely illustrated.
Two royal tprarto voluntes,-irltb IEO -Meet -Engravings; three lame
Maps, ai.d a Family Register Form, elegantly bound in morocco,
71. 75., now ready.
Fisher, Son, and Co., Printers and Publishers, Angel-street,
St. 3lartin's-le-Grand, London.
London, England, 1847-03-19

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.
.. 10 .... 15% ..
MINES.

London Joint-Stock • .

Real del Monte, Unrezistered 3!4
Errata in Yesterday's List—Read London and York Extension
Scrip blank, and Great Indian Peninsula blank.

FLANDERS AND DUTCH MAILS.
BRUSSELS, MARCH 15.—We are happy to say that
the fruit rites of every kind never appeared to promise
a more plentiful produce. The late frosts have hitherto
checked the vegetation, and we have reason to hope
that this year will furnish a great abundance of fruit ;
and, considering the advanced season, we may believe
that the unfavourable weather has not destroyed the
immense quantity of buds which cover the frets. Ex
ceps rapesed, which has suffered slightly by the frost,
all the crops have the most promising appearance.
The Journal du Commerce d'Anvers says—" The ac-
counts which we receive of the market of Louvain to-
day announce a decline in the prices of corn, but they
were not exactly known on 'Change to-day."
Several respectable merchants of Antwcrp propose to
address a petition to the Chambers for the entire freedom
of the trade in corn. At the market of Aron, on
Thursday- last, wheat which the week before was quoted
at 33t. 12c. rose to 40f. The Echo du Luxemburg sags
. Our inhabitants view with resignation and composure,
this rise in the prices. They ope that the Govern-
ment will riot faii in its duty by abandoning them. They
ask for work and not for alms."

A letter from Riga of the 20th of Feb., says, "the
merchants of this city have just made large purchases
of corn. As soon as the ice breaks up in the Dwina
50,000 lasts of rye are expected to be brought down by
boats (a last is equal to 301 hectolitres), 5,000 or 6,000
lasts of wheat, and 20,000 lasts of barley, will be
sent away as soon as possible. It is calculated that
nearly 1,000 boats will be necessary for this purpose.
The Bremen Gaulle, announ ing the arrival of an
American Consul, says that it is more probable that the
Grand Duchy is going to conclude a treaty of commerce
and navigation with the United States, or that it will
participate in the treaty, which the States has just con-
cluded with Hanover.
The town of Mountjoy, a few leagues of Aix la. Cha-
pelle, is in danger cf being swallowed up in parts, by the
sinking down of the mountain which overhangs it. It
is feared that the melting of the snow has led to this
catastrophe.
VIENNA, MARCH B.—Count Francis Stadian, the Go-
vernor of Trieste, arrived yesterday in Vienna. He is
still spoken of as desigced for the government of
Gallicia. Count .Deyru is still here to discuss the rela-
tions of Cracow.
DESTRUCTION OF THE THEATRE AT
London, England, 1847-03-19

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen, accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the
Princess Royal, took an airing yesterday afternoan in an open
carriage and four. His Royal Highness Prince Albert rode
out on horseback at the same time. The Equerries in Wait-
ing, Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey and Colonel Bouverie
attended on horseback.
Lord John Russell had an audience of the Queen yesterday
at Buckingham Palace.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited the Queen
yesterday, and remained to luncheon with her Majesty and
her Royal Consort.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Alfred, the Princess Alice,
and the Princess Helena, took an airing yesterday in the
Royal gardens.
The Royal dinner-party at Buckingham Palace yesterday
included her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, his
Excellency Count de Reventlow, Lady Fanny Howard,
Baroness de Speth, the Earl of Aberdeen, the Earl and
Countess Grey, Viscount and Viscountess Falkland, Viscount
and Viscountess Mahon, and Colonel the Right Hon. G. L.
Dawson Darner.

Her Majesty's private band attended in the evening.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert inspected yesterday the
finished full-length engravings by Mr. Atkinson, from Mr,
Winterhalter's pictures of the Queen and her august Con-
sort, in the robes of the Order of the Garter, painted fur the
Royal Collection, which were submitted by Mr. Moon.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge visited
her Majesty the Queen Dowager yesterday, at Marlborough
House.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge visited the
German Hospital yesterday.
The Commissioners for Metropolitan Improvements held a
meeting yesterday at the Office of the Wootls and Forests in
IVhitehall•place. There were present Viscount Morpeth, Lord
Colborne, the Lord Mayor, Sir Robert H. Inglis, Sir Charles
Lemon, Mr. Alderman Humphery, M.P., the lion. C. Gore,
and Mr. A. Milne.

A Deputation from Birmingham had an interview with tho
Right Hon. K Strutt yesterday, relative to Railway and Ca-
nal Amalgamation, at the Office of the Commissioners of
Railways, in Great-street. The Deputation consisted of
Mr. W. Scholefield, Mr. P. H. Muntz, Mr. F. Clark, Mr. J.
Bourne, and Mr. W. R. Lloyd.
Sir Howard Douglas had an interview with Lord John
Russell yesterday, at his official residence in Downing-street.
Viscount Torrington had an interview with Earl Grey yes-
terday at the Colonial Office.
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England ha•l a gene-
ral meeting yesterday, at their office in Whitehall-place.
London, England, 1847-03-19

Sir H. Douglas—Then would it not be a dangerous expe-
riment to leave the safety of the State to them ? Mr. Brown-
ing— I think they would not come.
Sir G. Clerk—You stated before that great inconve-
nience was experienced in the Australian colonies from their
not being allowed to purchase Dutch ships for the whale
fishing. Do your ships that are engaged in the fishing also
bring home the oil? Mr. Browning—No; it is sent home on
freight.
Sir G. Clerk—Then what is there in the navigation-laws
which prevents you from purchasing Dutch ships to be
employed in the whale fisheries ? Mr. Browning—Be-
cause there is a differential duty of 15!. per ton on sperm
oil caught in foreign ships, which, however, expires in
1849 ; with regard to block duty, the duty practically does
not apply.
By Mr. Hume—The French ships that brought sugar
from Bourbon to Australia were not allowed to carry the
produce of the colony to another British colony ; the con-
sequence was they were paid for their cargoes in gold, and
this in the Years 1841 and 1842 had led to serious inconve-
niences in the country, by deranging the currency.
By Sir G. Clerk—The chief supply of sugar brought to
Australia came from Manilla and Java, which were brought
in British ships, and he could not say that he had ever known
more than four or five French ships arrive in the colony in
the course of one year.
By Mr. Baring—lf there had been no navigation-laws
these vessels would have taken the produce of the colony to
Ceylon or other British colonies. At the same time he did
not think there was anything, even i❑ the present state of
the law, to prevent these ships taking the colonial produce to
British India.

By Mr. Hume—lre saw no reason why the Australian co-
lonies should not flourish to as great an extent as Singapore,
if the navigation-laws were repealed.
By Sir G. Clerk—lie did not think that a French ship
could go to Singapore and bring back produce to the United
Kingdom any more than she could go to Australia and bring
back produce to the United Kingdom.
Sir G. Clerk—Then what restrictions do the navigation-
laws impose on Australia that they do not impose on Singa-
pore? Mr. Browning did not know if it was not that Sin-
gapore was a free port.
The Committee adjourned till one o'clock on Tuesday.

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.
(From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
THURSDAY, mAucit 18.
The following Railway Bills were read a second time, com.
mitted, and referred to the Committee of Selection :
Eastern Counties (Enlargement of London and Stratford
Stations, and Amendment of Acts).
Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway Act Amendment
and Branches.
South Devon Extension and Amendment).

NOTICES GIVEN AT THE PRIVATE BILL-OFFICE.
The following Railway Bill is appointed to be read a
second time on Thursday, March 25:
Chester and Holyhead (Extensions at Chester and Holy-
head, &c.—No. 2).
London, England, 1847-03-19

DIRECT LONDON AND PORTS-

MOUTH RAILWAY.

An extraordin iry g ,neral meeting of the shareholders of
this company, was yesterday held, at the London Tavern,
Bishopsgate-street, tor the purpose of considering the drafts
of two proposed Bills, which were submitted to the meeting,
147-, a Bill to enable the Direct London and Portsmouth Rail-
way Company to make an approach to the town of Dorking,
and a deviation in the line, and certain alterations in the
levels of. theiri railway, and in the Croydon and Epsom
Railway. Alm, a Bill to unite and consolidate the Direct
London and Portsmouth Railway Company, with the London,
Brighton, and
South-Coast Railway Company.
The chair Was taken by C. & Crowley, Esq., at one o'clock,
but some time elapsed before the business of the meeting
commenced, in consequence of there not being thirty persons
present, that being the
number required by the
Act to constitute a rneeting."lll7l'ie requisite number buying
been obtained,
The SECRLVARY real the advertisement convenin the
rneetiug. g
The CHAIRMAN havlng stated the object of th
The SOLICITOR read the abqracts and titlel'lcrtebteinlfills;
and a series of resolutions approving of the same were agreed
to unanimously.
The thanks of the meeting were given to the chairman.
and the meeting broke up.

THE POTATOE CROP.--.llre learn that potatoes for
seed are by no means scarce in the lower district. one
farmer in the neighboul hood of Wigtown has a large quan-
tity in pits, which he has offered, we learn, at 4s. Ter bushel,
and this is a price that is being paid in many cases for good
seed. In the upper district, we have heard of as much as
lOs. per bushel being put on the precious seed. 81. a boll
for potatoes is rather a high price.—Calloway Advertiser.
WASTE OF LIFE IN LONDON.-1n this metro-
polis there are about two hundred deaths a week, nearly
thirty deaths a day, or more than one death an hour, beyond
what ought to happen in the commoncourse of nature.--
natory_a State of the Metropolis.
London, England, 1847-03-19

NORTH KENT LINE.

Mr. Bidder's evidence was continued. The line from Strood
to Chilharn was an extension of the Gravesend and Roches-
ter line. It would cross the Medway on a railway bridge,
and extend on to Ilalstowe, where it branched off to Sheer-
ness, crossing the Swale on a wooden bridge. Emergirg
from Halstowe the line entered a tunnel of 400 yards, then
skirted the north side of Sittingbourne, then reached Favers-
ham, and terminated in junction with the existing line from
Ashford to Cante:bury at the Chilham station. There would
be a station at. Rochester, Chatham, Strood, Milton, Hal.
stowe, Faversham, and a variety of road-side stations. By
the present line the distance from Undon to Canterbury was
80 miles; it would be reduced by the new line to 60 miles
and 7 furlongs. There was no doubt, in an engineering point
of view, the South-Eastern line was far superior to the
Brighton line. The Brighton lines encountered difficulties
at B,,ughton-hill which it would be almr.st impossible to
overcome. These difficulties were avoided by the South-
F.awern line. There were two tunnels on the Brighton line
from Maidstone to Canterbury, one 2,955, and the other
1,478 yards in length. The gradients were extremely severe,
while the line, as from Londonio Canterbury, was two miles
shorter than the South-Eastern North Kent line.
London, England, 1847-03-19

ROYAL VICTORIA TIIEATRE.

Boxes, Is., Halt" price, 61; Pit. 6d. ; Gallery, 31 Private Boxes,

11. Is. and Hs. GI.
TIIIS EVENING

Will be pertrmed TILL VILLAGE OUTCAST; Or, The Dark
Doom of Destiny. Hibln, Mr. Hicks; Morton, Mr. Bird ; Frosty
Bill. Mr. Searle ; Muzzle, Mr. Fortn..n ; Bruin, Mr. Howard ; Mary,
Misr§ Vincent ; Betty, Mrs. flicks ; Barbara Jonis, Mi 33 Pearce.
After which, a variety of SINGING and DANt:ING.
To conclude with THE GALLEY SLAVES OF TOULON; or,
The Hidden Treasures of the Cross. Supported by the entire strength
of the Company.

Tan POTATOE CROP.—We learn that potatoes for
seed are by no me ins scarce in the lower district. One
farmer in the neighbour hood of Wigtown has a large quan-
tity in pits, which he has offered, we learn, at 41. per bushel,
and this is a price that is being paid in many cases for good
seed. In the upper district, we have heard of as much as
10s. per bushel being put on the precious seed. 81. a boll
for potatoes is rather a !.igh price.—Calloway Advertiser.
WASTE OF LIFE IN LoNDON.—III this metro-
polis there are about two hundred deaths a week, nearly
thirty deaths a day, or more than one death an hour, beyond
what ought to happen in the common course of nature.—
Sanatory State of the .11etropoli •
PEA" AND W AR.—" A. comparison of the regis-
ters of mortality will convince us that a hero, placed in the of
a b;e
weeks to a continauerect fortress, where he is exposed for
.shower of cannon shot, or placed on
enemies,hbaasttalem, beforeuchi,,tltite bravest and inc,st resolute of his
r chance of life, runs less risk of
if i
premature death, than
(12eworlzed in sonic tin;lnined street, and slept in a crow
The chance of life was at the.lru out in Bristol or Liverpool.
58iieeggee ooffAunakdt'llauviscolrl3:::. 4 63. 048 ttt 000SS1p
to
0
Siege of•
1
14 to 1
Battle of Wterloo ao to sawroainng
—The npic,a
No. 3.2.
As EARLY VISITOR.—On Friday last
"e of those
" children of the sun," a splendid butterfly, lively
..ve.y ana on thee
wing, was caught in the garden of Mr. Isaac Robinson,,
schoolmaster, Ifensingliam, by one of his pupils. Taus is
the first instance that has come to our knowledge of an insect
having been seen on the wing during the present seas,,n,
which has, so far, been remarkably cold and unfavourable for
the insect tribe.—Cumberland Parquet.
We do not attach much importance to the ap-
pearance of the wheat on the ground thus early;
but we be-
lieve we may safely say, with very few exceptions in this
county, it never looked better than this spring, and certainly
a finer time for the spring sower never was known."'"'Brigh"
ton Oarote,
London, England, 1847-03-19

NEW WO= 711. THE
&Q
AUTHOR or .
" WILD-SPORTS OF THE
wET,
_ _

.Fast ready, in 2 Toll. post Svo., withillastratlonS by Leech and
G. Measom, price 215.,
HILL-SIDE and BORDER SKETCHES ;
with LEGENDS of the CHEVIOTS and the LAMMER-

M U IH,

By W. H. MAXWELL, ESQ.
Author of " Wild Sports of the West," " Stories of Waterloo," &c,
Richard Bentley, New Burlington. street
(Puf,lisher iu OrdlnAry to her Majesty).

iAlLwsk Y k' ÜBLIC SALE.

MESSRS. LAMOND and Co., RAILWAY
1. SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their friends
tnd ine Public for their continued support and patronage, and
tc announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
sake place every TrESDAT and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
tlall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
,equested to be addressed.

AU ,crip and Mare Certificates must be deposited, the day
orevious to their being offered ; and AIiTICRS of results will be
lorwarde,l Ay the first post after the sale, ant the proceeds imme-
diately disposed or according to hastnctions.

Otticfs, Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street,

11V. WEATHER..—Srm OFFICE, MARCH 18.
RmoNETE a, Lowest, 39 ; Highest. 57; Noon, 55.
BAROMETER, 29.92.
Wind S., fine sunshiny weather.
London, England, 1847-03-19

NEW WORK BY VIE AUTHOR OF " WILD SPORTS OF THE
WEST," &c. •

Just ready, in 2 vols. post Bvo., with Illustrations by Leech and
G. Measoin, price 215.,
HILL -SID 14; and BORDER SKETCHES ;
with LEGENDS of the CHEVIOTS and the LAIIMER-
London, England, 1847-03-19

PARLIAMEN TARY DIVISIONS.

( From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
THURSDAY, MARCH 18.
ABSENTEE PROPRIETORS (IRELAND).
Motion made, and Question put, " That inasmuch as the
non-residence of Landed Proprietors in Ireland is one of the
causes of social disorganisation of that Kingdom, it is ex-
pedient to imp .se a charge by way of Special Assessment, in
aid of local objects of an useful nature, upon the estates of
absentee proprietors, with a view to make some compensation
for the evils resulting from their non-residence." The House
divided :

MINORITY-AYES, 19.
Berkeley, Craven Hall, Sir Benjamin Rawdon, Colonel
Blake, M. J. - Macnantara, Major Sibthorp, Colonel
Brooke, Sir A. B. M`Carthy, Alex. Waklsy, Thomas
Browne, R. D. • Newry, Viscount
Callaghan, D. O'Brien, C. TELLERS.
Chapman, B. O'Brien, Timothy O'Brien, W. S.
Collett, John • O'Connell, D., jun. Tuite, H. M.
Fitzgerald, R. A. O'Connell, Jolla
London, England, 1847-03-19

ETHIOPIAN i,EIIENADERS, ST..JANIES'S THEATRE.

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN i,4•IIENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanweod, and Gprrtion, (Oil have the honour of repeat-
ing their Inimitable EN micrAismENTs, at the above Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVENING, and every Tucsday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment cum-
'Pence at Half-past Eight. Their next DAY rEnroßmAsc E will
11 (place on MONDAY MORNING, March 22. The Performance
• commence at laaT-past Two o'clock. The Programme will be
4 c (Leach occasion.

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

_ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprtet,yr :t r. W. 13attv.
the patrenaue of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal > emily.
TdIS EVENING
Will he performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
:14.1den Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
The Performance of M. Pablo Fatigue and his higt4.tralneit Steed.
To cou:-.Aude with a favourite Afterplece.
Box-ottl7,e open troll' eleven till Ore o'clock.—Doors oncr: at e
ant c Kr.,:ance at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
P.roadfoot.

ROYAL S R E TIIE A T E
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the same name), entitled LILLY DAWSON ; or, A Poor .arra
Story. Principal characiers. by Messrs. Lewi,, Johnson, flesh,'
Say.lle, Phelps. Fredericks, Web:), Neville, Miss Te:cey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
To cnncludc with the Melodrama of THE MILLER AND Ilia
MEN. Characters by Messrs. Tindell, Johnson, Saville, Iles:op,
Hawkins, Phelps, Wcbb, Xi's. Saville, and Miss Richardson.
Bus-office open from eleven till tour o'clock.

W'TFR AT LONDON-liltiliGF. TEIIS DAY.
%renting .. 25 minutes after 3 I Evening .. 47 slinutas attar 3.
London, England, 1847-09-17

EMIGRATION MOVEMENT.

However various may be the opinion of statesmen
and politicians on the question of emigration, the
people have long decided in its favour. Want is a
hard task-master, and the hope of earning where-
with to live in the land of the stranger is preferred
to the certainty of starvation in their own. Whilst
Government is debating the question, the masses are
acting for themselves. Thousands are hastening
from the land of their birth to the western world,
hoping to earn there the subsistence they cannot pro-
cure at home.

Want induces supply ; thus the tide of emigration
has called into existence a company styled the Western
Virginian Land Company. The company is under
the direction of gentlemen of respectability and
standing, which is a guarantee for the honesty of the
undertaking. The land they offer is stated as com-
bining the important advantages of healthiness of
climate, easiness of approach, with a rich soil, fertile
in all the peculiar productions of the western States.
Equally important and desirable is the protection the
company propose affording emigrants to their lands,
undertaking to forward them through recognised and
appointed agents direct to their intended location, at
the same time furnishing them with every informa-
tion for their guidance. If properly carried out, this
will secure an amount of protection Government
schemes never afforded, and which individual enter-
prise can alone accomplish.
The plan also which they have adopted of alloting
single shares, allowing the amount paid on such
shares to be taken out in land at any time at the first
sale price, with a liberal discount, the shareholder
still retaining his interest in the profits of the com-
pany, will enable the industrious and saving of all
classes desirous of emigrating, to provide for that
event by a very trifling periodical outlay. This com-
pany would, in fact, appear in this respect to have
introduced into the system of emigration a novel fea-
ture, combining the advantages of the building and
land sale companies now so generally known and ap-
preciated amongst the labouring classes, with the
security and benefits afforded by the mutual assurance
companies. _ _ _

As an undertaking designed to afford protection to
at present a most unprotected class, it would appear
every way worthy the support of the emigrant and
the philanthropist, whilst, if only half the prospective
advantages detailed are realised, to the capitalist it
offers a safe and most eligible investment.—Liverpool
Mail.
London, England, 1847-09-17

- -
HOW TO KEEP A BOARDING-
HOUSE AT BOULOGNE.
Take a house on the port, and write up "English
Boarding-house" in large letters, to strike the eye of
every Englishman arriving by the steam-packets.
Put on a smiling face for the reception of strangers,
and in reply to questions about terms, mention forty-
five francs per week, or something exceedingly mode-
rate. This will not at all diminish your profits, for
when the time for payment comes, you have only to
say that you meant shillings, and could not have said
francs, which at once places more than fifteen per
cent. on your charges. You must remember, also,
that extras are not to be lost sight of. People who
come to boarding-houses have their beds included in
the weekly sum, of course ; but the beds are to be
made, and who is to pay for making them ? This
must form a separate item in their account, as well as
kitchen-fire and attendance ; for, though the meals
are no doubt included, how are they to be cooked and
brought to table, unless you are remunerated for
making your servants do so? Remember, also, that
as francs swell into shillings when the day of pay-
ment comes, so centimes magnify themselves into
sous when you have to be reimbursed for any outlay
you have been put to on account of your boarders.
Thus, a rushlight that has cost you five centimes, or
a sous, will amount to five sous by the time your
bill is to be made out ; and a bottle of wine, which
cost one franc when you sent out for it, will have
risen to five francs when the consumer in your house
has to pay for it.
As to servants, they cannot do better than follow
their mistress's example : you must make them dun
the inmates until something is extracted in addition
to what you have already received in their name, as
there will probably be some difficulty in getting
boarders to pay twice over for attendance which they
have never, perhaps, received at all ; for they must,
of course, help themselves, if your limited number of
domestics should be otherwise occupied.
Your only real expense will be a gratuitous boarder
to sit at table every day, and puff each meal, declaring
there are so many good things he hardly knows
what to choose, and confidentially telling every new
corner—but this must not be attempted after the first
day—that yours is the best and most liberally con-
ducted boarding-house in all Boulogne. By follow-
ing these instructions you will rev a tolerable har-
vest, while it lasts ; but as it cannot last long, you
must reap away with the most prodigious activity.—
Punch.
London, England, 1847-09-17

EAST INDIAN RAILWAY.
FIRST CALL.
Notice is hereby riven, that in pursuance of a resolution of the
Board of Directors, the Proprietors of Shares in the East Indian Rail-
way Company are required to pay a Call of 1/, per Share on each of
their respective Shares, on or betcre the 15th day of October next,
at the Banking-house of Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.,
Bankers, Lombard• street, London ; and notice Is hereby further
given, that all Shares on which the Call shall not be paid will Se-
come liable to forfeiture, pursuant to the terms of the Company's
Deed of Settlement.
By order of the Board,
GEORGE LARPEXT, Chairman.
D. I. NOAD, Secretary.
London, September 11, 1847.
London, England, 1847-09-17

TUE ERA NEWSPAPER of NEXT SA-
TURDAY will contain the Fullest and Best Report of the
DONCASTER DOINGS, and all its " m oyes," by "TOUCHSTONE."
JOE MUGOINS'S DOG will Bark expressively, and " UNCLE
SAM," haying just arrived, will give his ideas of the Doncaster
Fixings.
Order of all Newsmen. Office, 5, Catherine-street, Strand, London.
London, England, 1847-09-17

The valuable Estates of WALLINGTONS and BALSDEN MANOR,
with the ANCIENT MANSION, finely timbered little Park,
Farms, and beautiful Wood Lands, in a favourite and sporting
pait of Berks, near the banks of the Kennet, between Newbury
and Htmgerford, in the hart of the Craven hunt.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
instructed to submit for SALE, at the Mart, near the Bank
of England, on TUESDAY, September 21, at Twelve (unless an accept-
able offer shall be previously made by prmate contract) the above
va uable and desirable PROPERTY, consisting of the beautifull,
wooded Domain of Wellingtons, party tithe free, with the NI anor
Farm of Italsden, abounding with game, comprising in a ring fence
about 404 acres of superior pasture, meadow, and arable land,
interspersed with ornamental and thriving woodlands and
plantations, forming fine preserves for game, surrounding the old
family seat of Wellingtons, standing in a rich and su erbly timbered
little park, with beautiful pleasure grounds. fish pools, and capital
farm-buildings and cottages.

:articular; may he had and a plan inspected at their offices, in
Waterloo-place, Pall-mall ; of Messrs. Cooks. n, Fol ici to re, Lincoln's
Inn ; and of Mr. Cornelius Davis, land agent, East Woodhay, near
Newbury; a:so at the cilia inns at Hunger.ord, Reading, &c.; and
at the Mart.
London, England, 1847-09-17

The Asinuttl Report, with tables of rates, &c., nay be had at the
office, or say of Its branches in the country ; or, on application. will
tie forwarded post free.

F. FERGUSON CAUROUX, Secretary.

FNGLISII and SCOTTISH LAW LIFE
ASSURANCE and LOAN ASSOCIATION,
12, Waterloo-place, London; 119, Princes-street, Edinburgh.
Established in 1839.
Subscribed Capital, One Million.
A BONUS of TWO PER CENT. PER ANNUM on the SUM
ASSURED to the 25th of December, 1846 (equivalent to 28 per cent
on the premiums paid), HAS BEEN DECLARED, and ADDED
to all POLICIES entitled to participate in the profits of the Asso-
ciation.
The business ^f this office embraces—
Every description of Risk contingent upon Life, whether Civil,
Naval, or Military, at home or abroad.
A Ci.mprehensive System of L,an (in connexion with Life As-
surance) on undoubted personal or other security of adequate value.
Immediate, Deferred, and Contingent Annuities cad Endowments.
The Assured participate in two-thirds of the profits.
12, Waterloo-Place. J. HILL WILLIAMS. Actuary.
London, England, 1847-09-17

ELECTIONS

Mr. JAMES SCOTT, one of the sons of the late highly
respected chief clerk of the chamber, was elected clerk
and registrar of the coal market by a large majority
over three other candidates, and Mr. Jupp was elected
without a contest chief clerk under the London (City)
Small Debts Act.—Adjourned.

Mr. Leigh Hunt was entertained on Wednesday at
dinner by the members of the Museum Club, W. Fox,
Esq., M.P., in the chair.
In a company of rustics, the other day, at a coun
try ale house, a man was saying that
demand a the Italians h
daa
no win their language. " How then,
countryman, with a mingled air of triumph and con-
tempt, "do such chaps as them spell wagon ?" This
was 4 pleb
London, England, 1847-09-17

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
TENDERS FOR LOANS.
The Directers of this Company are ready to receive TENDERS
'or LOANS on security of the Company's Debentures, In sums of
iwt less than 1,0001. each, at 61. per Cent. interest, payable half-
yearly, and for terms of Three. Five, or Seven years.
Applications I. be made to the undersigned.
CHARLES A SAUNDERS, Secretary.
London Terminus, Paddington, August 20, 11147.
London, England, 1847-09-17

GERMAN RAILWAYS.

An event, equally important and interesting, is ap-
pointed to take place in the dominions of the King of
Prussia upon the 15th of the next month. That
being his Majesty's birthday, all the railroads thr2fth-
out the kingdom'ich will have been then comp etd
are to be simultanioNlyro ened. ..., -
A 1 P
is*
tors of Austria, Prussia, anover, lgiu. ~ is to
I be held in-commemoration of this event.:
.
1 .. wii.x. nil ixrit, rui-f hot...nut _PD3III.trVIOBn3. itIfRMI2IIE
to this most interesting ceremony. It is an appro-
priate compliment to the enterprise and activity of
this gentleman, whose unwearied efforts have lrad no
slight effect in stimulating such at least of these great
undertakings as form the overland route from Trieste
to Ostend. After the 15th of the next month there
will be one connected chain of communication
(broken only by a few miles of mountain road over
the Semering, between Gratz and Vienna) from
Ostend to Cilli, about 80 miles from Treste.
London, England, 1847-09-17

rbtri) Mtittton

SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

LATEST PRICES OF SHARES.
N BANKS, ASSURANCE. AND OTHER, COM-
PANIES' STOCK.
From tle Official List,
ITBLISICED EVERY TURADAY AND FRIDAY EVFOII,IO.
LONDON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17.
London, England, 1847-09-17

EAST INDIAN RAILWAY.
FIRST CALL.
Notice is hereby riven, that in pursuance of a resolution of the
Board of Directors, the Proprietors of Shares in the East Indian Rail-
way Company are required to pay a Call of 1/, per Share on each of
their respective Shares, on or befcre the lath day of October next,
at the Banking-house of Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.,
Ba,,kers, Lombard street, London ; and notice is hereby further
given, that all shares on which the Call shall not be paid will
come liable to forfeiture, pursuant to the terms of the Company's
Deed of Settlement. _ _ _

By order of the Board,
GEORGE LARPENT, Chairman.
D. I. NOAD, Secretary.

London, September 11, 1847•
London, England, 1847-09-17

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Representation of SILAKSPERE'S BIRTH-PLACE.
Remington's Magic Aerial Bridge across the Lake.
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Evenings.
The celebrated Maid of the Establishment, selected from the
Queen's Private Band, the Coldstreams, and the elite of M. Jullien's
Wind, will perform a Grand Selection •,f Ancient and Modern Music,
and Jullien's Army and Navy Quadrilles; daylight View of Gib-
raltar. Splendid Menagerie. Shak. pere's girth I ace, from Draw-
ings by Alfred Crowquill. Porcelain Tower at Nankin. Concluding
With the Siege of Gibraltar.
Feedit•g the Anima's at half-past Four ; Concert at half-past Five;
Fireworks, at half-past Eight. N., ext ra charge.
Admission to the whole, One Shilling.
London, England, 1847-09-17

QILVER PLA.TE, New and Second•hand.—
tw COX SAVORY and Co.'s Pamphlet of Prices, with out-
lines, may be had gratis, or will be sent post free if applied for by
a paid letter. The contents are the prices, weights, and patterns of
new and second-hand rjlver Spoons and Forks; new and second-
nand rea and Coffee -ervoe., siirer-edged Plated Goods,
the new plated on white metal Spoons and Forks, Waten.s. Clocks,
Cutlery, Ladies' Gold Neck Chains and Jewellery.
l'. COX SAVORY and Co., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from Grace •
church-street), London.
London, England, 1847-09-17

HUNTINGDON,

CAPITAL FREF.HOLD FARM, and valuable
CLOSES of MEADOW LAND, within Three Miles of the Town.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of Eng-
land, on FRIDAY, October 22, at Twelve, in Lots, by direction of the
TILIStee under the will of the late General Hill,
A Valuable ESTATE, at King's Ripton, extending from the vil-
lage to within about two and a half miles of the town of Huntingdon,
with an important frontage upon each side of the high road, and only
seven miles from Ramsey. It comprises a capital Freehold and
Tithe-free Farm. of about 235 Acres, admirably enclosed, with a su-
perior and substantial Farm House, nearly oppssite the Church, with
good walled garden, orchards, yards, and complete farm buildings,
chiefly tiled, in the occupation of Mr. John Orbell, a highly respect-
able yearly tenant, at a low rent ; also, in Separate Lots, a small
Public holm in the village, and some rich detached little Closes of
Meadow Land, with Cottages.
The Estates may be viewed, and Particulars, with Plans, may be
had in due thne, at the chief Inns at Huntingdon, St. Ives, Ramsey,
Khnbolton, Cambridge, &c. ; of Mr. Aldersey, 8, Gower-street, Bed-
ford square ; of Messrs. Wiglesworth, Ridsdale, and Craddock, soli-
citors, 5, Gray's Inn-square; of Mr. Robinson, solicitor, Wolver-
hampton ; at the Auction Mart ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and
Son, Land Agents, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.
London, England, 1847-09-17

the capital Leasehold Manorial Estate of BAGNOR, with a very
superior FARM RESIDENCE, capital BUILDINGS, and several
good COTTAGES, near N EWBURY, BERKS, with extensive
Trout Fishery, and excellent shooting.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH awl SON will
SELL by AUCTION, by direction of the executrix of the
late Richard Basing, Esq., at the Mart, on TUESDAY, September 21,
at Twelve,
The valuable and superior FARM of BAGNOR, desirably situate,
in the parish of Speen, within about two miles of the capital market
town of Newbury, comprising in a ring fence above 294 acres of land,
of which 31 are invaluable water meadow, and about 30 woodland.
The homestead is of a very superior description, and pleasantly si-
tuate, in a picturesque retired spot, with excellent gardens, lawn, &c.,
sloping to the river, approached by a carriage drive, with a flue row
of elms. It has been for some years past held by Mr. Tanner. The
estate is leasehold, under the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, sub-
ject to small annual reserved rents and renewable fines.

The farm may be viewed by application on the premises, and par-
ticulars, with plans, may be had at the chief inns at Reading, New-
bury, Oxford, Esc.; at the Auction Mart; of John Tanner, Esq , so-
licitor, Speenhamland ; and of Daniel Smith and Son, land agents,
Waterloo•place, Pall-mall, London.
London, England, 1847-09-17

ALARMING AND DESTRUCTIVE

FIRE.—(THIS DAY.)
This morning, between the hours of two and three
o'clock, a fire broke out at the Duke's Head public-
house, kept by Mr, Hunt, in Little Pulteney-street,
Golden-square. As police-constable Hollamby, 135
C, was proceeding along the street, his attention was
attracted to the house by
seeing a volume of smoke
issuing from the door, accompanied by a dense body
of flame. He immediately alarmed the inmates, and
sent off to the station for:assistance. Shortly after-
wards the engines arrived, and by the united exer-
tions of the police and the firemen the destructive
element was subdued. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, who
lodged on the second floor, had a most miraculous
escape ; when the first alarm
do was given
rs, they
but wereendea-
voured to make their way wn stai
obliged to turn back in consequence of the dense
body of smoke. Mrs. Davis subsequently jumped
out of the window, and was very much hurt, and Mr.
Davis, after hanging on the window-sill for some
minutes, was rescued by police-constable Hollamby,
who ran up the fire-ladder to his rescue. Mr. and
Mrs. Davis are both lying in Middlesex Hospital in a
most dangerous state, from the frightful injuries they
received.

To-morrow the proprietors of the Illustrated Lon-
don News will publish a Shaksperian number of this
Jour/1.0, several of the engravings for which number have
been. submitted to our inspection. They are admir-
able specimens of the art, and are worthy of the prac-
tised hand of Mr. J. Linton. The sketch of the
" sweetly flowing Avon," reflecting in its current the
venerable elms of Stratford Church, is an exqui-
site delineation ; and the picture of the House, with
several of the adjoining tenements, including the
" Swan and Maidenhead" tavern. Now that the
property, upon which the greatest of poets was born,
belongs to the nation, the subscribers of the Illus-
trated London News will be gratified at the present
publication.

EXTRAORDINARY DISPATCH.—The third edition of
The Sun, of Wednesday evening, contained the result of
the St. Leger, run between three and four o'clock in thi
afternoon of the same day, and the news having to be
conveyed nine miles, by horse express, to the electric
telegraph on the Midland Rahway.—Doncaster Gazcgc.
London, England, 1847-09-17

IIANTS

Very first-rate FREEHOLD FARM, with a MODERN RESIDENCE
known as }'ARLINGTON HOUSE, within Six Miles of Ports•
mouth and Ten of Chichester, commandingly and delightfully si-
tuated upon the high road opposite the Isle of Wight, only Tw.
Miles from Havant, where there is a station on the Brighton

Rail way.
TIiESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON
1.7_1 SELL by AUCTION, at the Auction Mart, on FRIDAY, Oc-
tober 22, at Twelve, in One Lot,
The above very desirable and capital ESTATE, compri,ing one o
the most complete and valuable Farms in that fertile district, con
sistiug of above no acres in a pe!fect ring fence, of which about 17
acres are superior arable land, subdivided by strong straight quickse
hedges, into 11 handsome fields of about .0 to 25 acres each, Olt
greater part gently sloping to the south, and commanding important
frontages upon both sides of the turnpike-road, with :shout 190 acre:
of excellent sound marsh land, ranging along the whole south side o
the property, rendering it a peculiarly productive farm, and fine pro
perty for occupation or investment, from its capability•of carrying n
consideralcee grazing stock and a large flock of sheep, and not beim
wholly dependent on coin. The Residence is modern and cheerfull
placed upon the rising grounds near the church, with well-planter
lawn, stabling, &c., commanding Portsmouth, Langston Harbour.
the Isle of Wight, wills Osborne. Spithead, and a grand expanse o
marine and inland wooded scenery, with Chichester Cathedral. I.
is on a moderate scale, but so substantially built and planned as ti
be very easily enlarged. There is a sma,l farm-house, garden, yards
and all requisite agricultural buildings, labourers' cotteges, &c. Th,
farm is in very high condition, having been in the hands of the pro•
prietor for many years, and arrangements may he made to mee,
the wish of the purchaser as to immediate possession, or a year of
two hence.
The estate may be viewed by application on the premises ; and par
tculars, with lnographic plans, may shortly be had at the chief
hotels at Portsmouth, Chichester, Fareham, Southampton, Brighton,
&c. ; of Mr. Martin, solicitor, Havant ; at the Auction Mart ; and of
Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents, Waterloo-place, Pall. mall.
London.
London, England, 1847-09-17

ifFAST INDIAN RAILWAY COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given, that all preliminary arrangements
with the Honourable East India Company have been completed, and
that the guaranteed interest of Five per Cent. per a..nurn will accrue
from the 21st day of October next, as fixed by the Honourable Court
of Directors of the East India Company for the payment of the first
inrtalment of the Capital, namely, One Hundred Thousand Pounds
Sterling into their treasury. Payments in anticipation of Calls in
any sums not exceeding 151. per Share will be received, and the Five
per Cent. interest become payable thereon. A warrant for the
amount of the Half-yearly interest will be passed from the Treasury
of the honourable East India Company, and the Dividends will be
paid to the Shareholders et the Onices of this Company.
GEOItOE LARPENT, Chairman.
I). I. NOAD, Secretary,
8, Broad-street-buildings, September 11,1847.
London, England, 1847-09-17

GERMAN RAILWAYS.

An event, equally important and interesting, is ap-
pointed to take place in the dominions of the King of
Prussia upon the 15th of the next month. That
being his Majesty's birthday, all the railroads through-
out the kingdom which will have been then completd
are to be simultaneously opened.
A general meeting of the principal railway direc-
tors of Austria, Prussia, Hanover, Belgium, &c., is to
be held in commemoration of this event. _

We understand that our countryman, Lieutenant
Waghorn, has been honoured by a special invitation
to this most interesting ceremony. It is an appro-
priate compliment to the enterprise and activity of
this gentleman, whose unwearied efforts have had no
slight effect in stimulating such at least of these great
undertakings as form the overland route from Trieste
to Ostend. After the 15th of the next month there
will be one connected chain of communication
(broken only by a few miles of mountain road over
the Semering, between Grata and Vienna) from
Ostend to Cilli, about 80 miles from Treste.
London, England, 1847-01-13

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.

LoNnorr, JAN. 12.—Wind this day at noon N.E., light
breeze, and fine clear frosty weather.
DEAL, JAN. 11.—Wind S. to S.E., fresh.—And. Ilugh
Walkers, Cameron, China ; Kelso, Hudson, Calcutta •, Belle
Creole, Muirliead, Demerara ; Norfolk, Boston, and sailed
for Bremen. Ski William Wise, Byron, Cape of Good Hope
and Swan River; Wanderer, Priest, China; Elizabeth King,
Rio >Janeiro ; Marys, Forrest, Berbice ; Mary Ridgway,
M'Senzie, St. Vincent ; Henry Tanner, Russel, Jamaica ;
Charlotte Drewry, Norfolk, Nova Scotia ; Abertins, Walsh,
Boston.
OFF THE WIGHT, JAN. 10.—,Surinam, Vander Way, Su-
rinam, for Antwerp.
OFF PORTLAND, JAN. 9.---Mississipi, Harvey, Baltimore ;
Prince Regent, Chambers, St. John's New Brunswick.
OFF BRIXIIAM, DEC. B.—William Goddard, Potter, Mo-
bile for Havre.
LIVERPOOL, DEC. 11.—Wind S.S.E., fresh.—Arta. George
Canning • Harward, Harward, Savannah ; Colossus,
M‘Donald, Charleston; Alphina, Currie, Halifax; Ann Eliza-
beth, Christie, Prince Edward's Island ; Margaret, Parker,
Newfoundland. Off pert, Canton, St. John, New Brunswick;
Ski. Kingston, Dwyer, Honduras; Monument, Trott, New
Orleans; Maryland, Raines, Virginia. The Indiaman, Mar-
seilles to Cuba, was spoken 2.3 d ult., with loss of rudder, bear-.
ing up for St. Michael's, by the, Monarch; Percival, arrived
here. The Richmond Lass (brig). timber-laden, was passed
waterlogged and stranded, off Cape Clear, by the George
Canning, arrived here.
CARDIFF, DEC. 9.—The Henry Alexander, of Bideford
struck on the Wolnes, Ist inst., and must discharge to repair.,
KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DEC. 9.—The Roy, Roy, went on the
rocks yesterday, is bilged, and otherwise damaged. The
Druid, of Marvport, has run on the sands, and will probably
become a total wreck. _ _

-i3ROADHAVEN BAY, DEC. B.—The Emerald, of Port Wil-
liam, from Liverpool, run OR a rock, 6th inst., and is a total
wreck—crew saved.

....PLYMOUTH, DEC. 11.—Wind S.E.—Arrd, Caroline, Quebec.
NEATH, JAN. 7.—Dammaris, Thompson, Prince Edward's
Island.

SWANSEA, JAN. 10. Wind E.—Arrd. Mary White,
Tucker, Adelaide, South Australia. Sld. 8, Sir I. L. Gold-
sm id, Pitt, Cuba.

„ -
OFF THE MIZEN HEAD, JAN. s.—Orion, Charlotte Town.
CROOICHAVEF, JAN. 1.--Arid. Spartan, Prow”, 'Prince
Edward's Island.
London, England, 1847-01-13

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE

Patronised by bet. Proprietor, etcr;ifr.W. Batty.---
- --
Albert, Wt....-.
Grand
_ 5,..
Wales, GanradcißouosyablfajFamestyily.the
ThQeueneenw, Prince
Christmas Pantomimeincreases in attraction, and is pronounced to
be most magnincencfor novelty scenic,
titled THE DEMON lORSE scenic, and mechanical effects.
Will be performed a grand n THIS EVENING
titled Equestrian Romance, en-
Charmed Bit. ;ew or, The Twelve Wishes and the
be followed by Batty's SCENES of the CIRCLE ;
To
the performances of Laureatz Walff, the great Belgian horseman.
with
To conclude with the successful Comic Equestrlanrairy Pantomime,
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES ; or, Harlequin and All Raba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr-. W. liar-
, : Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
ie., - n trom eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
Box-office ope
and o,mmence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
BrOadfoo t.

ROYAL SURREY THEATIIF
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The characters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called THE KING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
jequin, Herr Deulin ; Pantalcon, Her R. Deulin ; Columbine, Mdlle.
-Theodore ; Clown, Herr N. Dentin ; Punch, Herr E. Deulin.