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tender for these works, which may be let any day after the 24th of
this month, •
One of these contracts will commence near Nottingham, by a
Junction with .the Lincoln Hue, at Colwick, and will include the
bridge over the river. Trent. and extend to Contract No 1, at But-
tesford ; and the other will continence at Grantham, and extend to
the junction of the Sh,aford Branch, making a total distance front
Colwiek, near Nottingham, of twenty-three miles, including the first
contract.
The'whole of the tine to Boston is staked out, ai well as the line
to :;paid Tu.; a d the ltrnneh• to Sleaford, the. pi ns, sections, and
drawings for thiese.different.contraets will be next proceeded w th.
On that portio, of the tine from No.tingham to Bidwell, which is
making jointly. With :he Millard Counties, Nottingham, and At ans.
dal Railway Companf,'a disCince of four miles, several bridges ore
now building-, the fencing lull iarthwork of the line are advancing
satisfactorily.
I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
Aug. 11, 1847. JOHN U. ItASTRICK.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, 7Tri AUGUST, 1347

I:tEcEirTs
London, England, 1847-09-30

THE REGISTERED PALETOT OP LLAMA
CLOTH, the most fashionable coat for both the present and
approaching seasons, still retains the same moderate price which,
with its usefulness and gentlemanly appearance, has secured such
general popularity. It has been made, by special command for their
Royal Highnesses Prince Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince
Edward of Saxe-Weimar, his Grace the Duke of Wellington, and the
several royal visitors to the British Court. In London it can only be
purchased of the Patentees, H. J. and D. NICOLL, Court Tailors,
114, Regent-street, and 22, Cornhill. Agents for Liverpool, Daw-
barn and Son, Bold-street for Dublin, George Macdona, Moles-
worth-street ; for Edinburgh, Christie and Son, George-street ; for
Birmingham, Wareing and Son, New-street ; and the principal
Tailors in other large towns.
London, England, 1847-09-30

IVELLINGTON suwrour—Patronised by
I Prince Albert, the Lloyd. Family, the Commander-in-Chief,
and principal Nobility and Officers of the Guards—Two-and-a-Half
Guineas.

In London only of FOUCIERE, Patentee, 6, Conduit•street, Regent-
street, and 80A, Cheapside.

Agents.-1 irm:ngbain : Hollingsworth, New-street—Liverpool
Mactsggart, Bold-stre I—Manchester : P,l omi, Market-street—fork:
Ev,:rs and Am-len:on—Edinburgh : Marshall and Aitken—Glasgow:
Brodie, Macleod, and Co.; and principal tailors in all large towns.
London, England, 1847-09-30

DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES

Population
Enumentied,
• 1841.
West Districts... 301,326
North Districts.. 376,396
Central Districts 374,759
East Districts ... 393,247
South Districts .. 502,483

T0ta15........ 1,948,211
Males ...
Females ~.

1,052

Average weekly Deaths
Deaths, l 542-6. in the
Five Summers. Week.
137 ... 125
175 ... 179
173 ... 223
212 228
244 ... 295

940

BIRTHS IN THE WEEK.

Males ...
Females ...

... 1,052

.., 635
... 625

Total .

-.1,260

FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT ON THE
EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAILWAY.

About half-past one o'elock this (Tuesday) morn-
ing an accident of a frightful nature occurred at the
Queen-street terminus, Glasgow, of the above railway
line. It appears that a luggage train from Edinburgh,
on coming down the incline from the Cowlairs station,
acquired such a velocity, while passing through the
tunnel, that the men stationed at the breaks had not
sufficient power to arrest its progress. The train
was heard by several parties in Queen-street coming
down the incline at such a rapid pace as to excite alarm,
when, almost immediately after, a tremendous crash
was heard which shook the neighbourhood. On reach-
.
ing the scene of the catastrophe, we found that the
' train had, with the fearful momentum it had acquired,
penetrated about fifty feet into one of the railway
company's stores, situated above the Star Hotel,
bringing down, in its headlong career, a thick stone
gable and two stone partitions, and entering into two
of the offices connected with the store. The scene
of ruin that here presented itself :was most appal-
ling; three breaks, with a number of trucks lying
piled above one another, and covered with the
stones of the gables and partitions, and the
beams, rafters, and flooring of the storehouse,
were lying together in one mingled mass. We
understand that there were four or five men on the
trucks at the time; three have escaped with their
lives, although two of them are severely injured, and
two are still missing, one of whora, James Macarthur,
a married man, was seen on the foremost break im-
mediately before the collision took place, and there
can be little doubt that he has met his death
among the rubbish. One of the guards leapt
off the train as it emerged from the tunnel, and
escaped with a slight cut on the head and a few
bruises, the other two who have been found, were got
lying among the ruins senseless, covered with large
stones, but recovered, in about twenty minutes after,
so far as to be able to speak. They are both very
severely • bruised, but from the confusion that
prevailed at the station, we were unable to learn the
particulars concerning them, or the names of the
parties. We believe that medical aid was promptly
on the spot, and everything done that could alleviate
the sufferings of the parties hurt. Men were busily
engaged in examining and removing the rubbish to
discover, if they could, the bodies of those missing.
, —North British Allail.

SERIOUS DESTRUCTION of FARM
London, England, 1847-09-30

LITERATURE.

THE JESUIT AT CAMBRIDGE. By Sir George
Stephen. Two Vols.
However conscientious the motive which inspired
these volumes, and however excellent the object for
which they were written, we cannot think they are
calculated to produce any beneficial results. For
ourselves, we do not look upon them with very fa-
vourable sentiments, for we cannot consider a ficti-

tious tale (we can scarcely call it a novel) a proper
vehicle for a religious dissertation. There are reli-
gious novels, it is true, which cannot be too much
admired or too much commended—namely, those
which breathe the spirit of religion, instead of di-
lating upon the form—those which, force of ex-
ample inculcate a lesson of morality, instead of, by
force of argument, demonstrating a doctrine of theology.
Fiction may go hand in hand with Truth, "pour orner
ses attraits et non pour les cacher." In the pages of a
novel Virtue may appear arrayed with all the beau-
ties which fancy can picture, or eloquence can ex-
press, and Vice, on the contrary, may be shown in its
native hideousness—such religious lessons may with
advantage be conveyed in a romance, and such ro-
mances are ever welcome. But it is otherwise with
doctrinal matters. Let us have the "religious"
novel, if it may be termed so, but not
the theological noel. Of this latter class
is certainly this work of Sir George Stephen's,
and consequently, without at all entering into the
subject-matter of the work, we must briefly express
our disapprobation of its-character. Subjects such as
those of which it treats should either be left entirely
alone, or only be entered into with a calm and serious
attention. Can discussions about the apostolic suc-
cession or transubstantiation be properly introduced
in the chapters of a work which, if not exactly
a novel, is so nearly one as to contain
heroes and heroines whose love affairs are
supposed to excite the reader's interest and divide his
attention with more serious matters? If Sir George
Stephen be desirous of effecting some improvement in
the universities, or if he be anxious to defend the Pro-
testant religion, or if he wishes only to write an inte-
resting tale, we would advise him for the future to
devote separate works to those separate objects, and
not, as in this instance, by uniting them, let the one
counteract the other..
London, England, 1847-09-30

CITY OF LONDON PENSION SO

_ _
CIETY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sia,—l beg to inform you that your statement re-
lative to the City of London General Pension Society
of this night's .Sun is incorrect, and so it was when
you reported it before. The male pensioners do not,
nor have not received 31s. per month, as you inform
the public they do. The fact is, they receive 275. per
month for 12 months, or for 52 weeks, and not 48
weeks of four weeks in the months. Your statement
represents the pensioners, therefore, of receiving Is. 6d.
per week more than they really do. Ido not pretend
to know from whence you get your information, yet
fur being myself a pensioner on that most benevolent
institution, I desire ever to be thankful to Almighty
God and to all and every one of the subscribers there-
unto for the great benefit I derive from it, and am
heartily glad the funds so increase that other poor old
persons may be benefited also. But, sir, I think you
ought to correct your misstatement, that the public
be not deceived, nor poor old pensioners be disap-
pointed, which I believe you do not intend they
should.-1 am, Sir, your obedient humble servant,
London, Sept. 28, 1847. A. 8., Pensioner.

The Warwickshire Agricultural Association held
its annual meeting and show of stock at Warwick yes-
terday. The ploughing matches came off in a field some
short distance from the town, and the competition in the
various classes was thought to be good, considering the
light nature of the soil. The most interesting was a
match between the ploughmen of the Earl of Warwick
and the Earl of Aylesford, two horses abreast, for 51.
The men were disqualified in the other classes, having
obtained prizes on former occasions. The competition
ended in favour of the man in the Earl of Aylesford's
employment. The show of stock was by no means
large, or of the same interesting character as in former
years. The attendance, too, was extremely small, and
the whole affair bore an appearance of flatneis. The
funds of the society are in a very good state, the whole
of the last year's premiums having been paid, and suffi-
cient remaining in hand to meet the prizes of the present.
The judge of stock was Mr. Chamberlayne, of Dedford,
near Leicester. The members afterwards dined together
at the Court-house.
The Vixen steam-sloop, Commander Ryder, is
ordered to fit immediate' at Portsmouth, for the em-
barkation of Mr. Percy Doyle, the newly appointed
British representative to the republic of Mexico.
The three sons of Marshal Oudinot and the son of
Lieutenant-General Oudinot have arrived at Marseilles.
The funeral of the late Marshal will take place soon
after their arrival at Paris.
The Duke and Duchess of Hamilton left Portman-
square on Tuesday for Euston Park, Suffolk, where the
Earl and Countess of Lincoln are also expected to arrive
from the Marquis of Douglas's seat, Brodick Castle, Isle
of Arran.
The strike among the Ayr miners has come to an
end, and the men are now roturning to their work.
London, England, 1847-09-30

TEWKESBURY RACES.—MoNn.tY.

The Cheltenham Stakes of 5 sous. each, and 20 added,
once round and a dis., were won in 2 heats, by Mr.
Curtis's Arnszfnient, 5 yrs, (Crickmere) beating Old
George and another.
The Selling Stakes of 3 soya. each, and 20 added,
once round and a dis. (6 subs.) were won in 3 well con-
tested heats by Mr. Curtis's Amazement, 5 yrs, (Crick-
mere), beating Grisette, Augustus, Auricula, and two
others.

The Hack Stakes were won by Mr. Kitten's Auricula,
4 yrs, (Owner), beating Charlotte and two others.
The Hurdle Race was won in 3 heats, by Mr. Hen-
derson's Sarah Sykes, 4 yts, (Land), beating Mr.
Young's The Witch, 5 yrs; Mr. Cartwright's Twelve
Stone Two, Mr. Southby's Felix, and Mr. Elliott's The
Oppressed, atter a remarkably fine race.
WREXHAM RACES—TUESDAY. _ _

The Wynnstay Handicap of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft, and 5

only it' tleuiared. Two wiles.
Sir C. Cockerell's Congress, 3 yrs, 7st, walked over.
The Town Plate of 50/. Heats, one mile and a half.
Mr. Clarke's Maid of Lyme, 4 yrs (Clarke) 1 1
Mr. Worthington's Hooton, aged
Mr. Minor's Hawkstone, 3 yrs ... 0 3
Mr. Smith's Foxwhelp, 5 yrs, ... ... 2 0
Mr. Standish's Little Hampton, 6 yrs ... odr
The Cavalry Stakes of 3 soya. each, and 20 added ;
one mile ; were won in two heats by Mr. Jones's
Trooper, aged, beating Rhyl, 4 yrs, and two others.
The New Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 20 added ; one
mile ; were won in two beats, easily, by Carrissima,
beating Vestare, and b c by Prince Caradoc, out of Lady
Francis.
A Handicap ; one mile ; was won in two heats by Ca-
rissima, beating Vestare and the Lady Francis colt.
KELSO RACES.—TUESDAY.
The Kelso St. Leger of 50 sovs. each, h ft, with 1001.,
the second to save his stake. One mile and three
quarters. (14 Subs.)
Lord Eglinton's Ery x, 3 yrs
Mr. St. Paul's Enchanter, 3 yrs ...
Won easy.
Sweepstakes of 5 soya. each, and 50 added. Three
quarters of a mile.
Mr. W. H. Johnstone's Rough and Ready, 5 yrs ... 1
Mr. Dawson's Magnet, 5 yrs, llst 71b ... 2
Mr. Merry's Pilgrim, 4 yrs, list 31b ...
Mr. Nicoll's Rowland, aged, llst 91b
Mr. Robertson's Good Coio, 3 yrs, lOst 71b
Mr. Fawcus's Charlton, 4 yrs, list 31b
Won easy.
The Bowmont Stakes of 10 fOVS. each, with 25 added
Three-quarters of a mile. (10 Subs.)
Mr. Merry's Jock o'Hazelden Robertson)
Mr. J. Wauchope nd Blackball ... •••
Won by two lengths.
The Roxburgh Gold Cup of 2001., added to a Sweep•
stakes of 10 soya. each, the second to save his stake,
One.mile and a half. (12 Subs.)
Captain Harcourt's Ellerdale, 3 3 rs, ist 81b ... 1
Mr. Robertson's Blackbird, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b ... 2
Mr. Merry's fby Lanercost out of Abigail, 3 yrs ... 3
Mr. Nicoll's Mo:cow, 4 yrs, est slb ... 4
Mr. Robertson's Good t_ oin, 3 yrs, 6st 12 ... . . fell
Won by a length.

... (Prince) 1

4
... 5
... 6

... 9
London, England, 1847-09-30

A A E.
M One half the world are desolately single, and the other
supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a
sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em-
bitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself wider the plea
of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un-
comprosing hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity,
and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness
and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set-
tlement. Honour and justice demand that health should form an item
in the compact ; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or
neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if
these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULYEIIWELL'S little
MEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life, " pib. in 2 vols., ls.
each (by post, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively
refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered
by misinterpretatior, of their supposed contents, from obtaining
them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle curiosity, but
for the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom
they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on
the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or
together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other
little publications claim your attention (same price Is. each,
by post Is. 6,1.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and
Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely
pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the
mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's
life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob-
servance of the maxims he would inculcate—tn do unto others as he
would be done unto—tc live atter nature's laws—and to keep always
on the "sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of
Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet •street ; Main,
39, Cornhill ;,Nalson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other-
wise) from the author (who may be conferred with personally,
mornings and evenings), 10, Argyll-place Regent-street; and all
Booksellers.
London, England, 1847-09-30

THE REGISTERED PALETOT OF LLAMA
CLOTH, the most fashionable coat for both the present and
approaching seasons, still retains the same moderate price which,
with its usefulness and gentlemanly appearance, has secured such
general popularity. It has, been made, by special command for the:r
Royal Highnesses Prince Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince
Edward of Saxe-Weimar, his Grace the Duke of Wellington, and the
several ro7alvisitors to the British Court. In London it can only be
purchased of the Patentees, 11. J. and D. NICOLL, Court Tailors,
114, Regent-street, and 22, Cornhill. Agents for Liverpool, Daw-
barn and Son, Bold-street for Dublin, George Maedona, Moles-
worth-street ; for Edinburgh, Christie and Son, (teorge-street ; for
Birmingham, Wareing and Son, New-street ; and the principal
Tailors in other large towns.
London, England, 1847-09-30

CITY OF LONDON PENSION SO

CIETY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sia,—l beg to inform you that your statement re-
lative to the City of London General Pension Society
of this night's Sun is incorrect, and so it was when
you reported it before. The male pensioners do not,
nor have not received 31s. per month, as you inform
the public they do. The fact is, they receive 275. per
month for 12 months, or for 52 weeks, and not 48
weeks of four weeks in the months. Your statement
represents the pensioners, therefore, of receiving is. 6d.
per week more than they really do. Ido not pretend
to know from whence you get your information, yet
for being myself a pensioner on that most benevolent
institution, I desire ever to be thankful to Almighty
God and to all and every one of the subscribers there-
unto for the great benefit I derive from it, and am
heartily glad the funds so increase that other poor old
persons may he benefited also. But, sir, I think you
ought to correct your misstatement, that the public
be not deceived, nor poor old pensioners be disap-
pointed, which I believe you do not intend they
should.—l am, Sir, your obedient humble servant,
London, Sept. 28, 1847. A. 8., Pensioner.

The Warwickshire Agricultural Association held
its annual meeting and show of stock at Warwick yes-
terday. The ploughing matches came off in a field some
short distance from the town, and the competition in the
various classes was thought to be good, considering the
light nature of the soil. The most interesting was a
match between the ploughmen of the Earl of Warwick
and the Earl of Aylesford, two horses abreast, for 51.
The men were disqualified in the other classes, having
obtained prizes on former occasions. The competition
ended in favour of the man in the Earl of Aylesford's
employment. The show of stock was by no means
large, or of the same interesting character as in former
years. Tie attendance, too, was extremely small, and
the whole affair bore an appearance of flatness. The
funds of the society are in a very good state, the whole
of the last year's premiums having been paid, and suffi-
cient remaining, in hand to meet the prizes of the present.
The judge of stock was Mr. Chamberlayne, of Dedford,
near Leicester. The members afterwards dined together
at the Court house.
The Vixen steam-sloop, Commander Ryder, is
ordered to fit immediately at Portsmouth, for the em-
barkation of Mr. Percy Doyle, the newly appointed
British representative to the republic of Mexico.
The three sons of Marshal Oudinot and the son of
Lieutenaht-General Oudinot have arrived at Marseilles.
The funeral of the late Marshal will take place soon
after their arrival at Paris.
The Duke and Duchess of Hamilton left Portman-
square un Tuesday for Euston Park, Suffolk, where the
Earl and Countess of Lincoln are also expected to arrive
from the Marquis of Douglas's seat, Brodick Castle, Isle
of Arran.

The strike among the Ayr miners has come to an
end, and the men are now returning to their work.
London, England, 1847-09-30

PRODUCE.

On Saturday afternoon, about half-past three
o'clock, a serious fire broke out in the farm-yard of
Mr. Goundry, a respectable farmer, residing at the
village of Westoe, near South Shields. It appears that
a chimney belonging to a cottage immediately adjoin-
ing the farm-yard was on fire at the time, and a spark
of ignited soot was carried by the wind on to the
thatched roof of the thrashing-machine house, and set
it on fire. The wind blowing strong at the time,
increased the force of the devouring element, until all
the stacks in the yard and a large barn were one after
another set on fire. The whole produce of a harvest,
amounting to twelve stacks of corn and two of hay wit],
the barn and thrashing-machine, were on fire at one
wouieni, threateliing neitruction to the R note village.
A farm-yard adjoining, belonging to Mr. Thomson,
had a narrow escape ; indeed it was said that it was at
one time on fire. Every attempt to extinguish the
fire proved ineffectual, and the only consideration
was to save the adjoining property, which was happily
accomplished. The fire raged until ten o'clock at
night, when every vestige of the farm-yard was de-
stroyed. During the progress of the fire several
persons entered Mr. Goundry's house, and proceeded
to throw the. furniture into the street, and pulled
down the doors and tore out the windows, breaking
and destroying everything in their way ; making the
house a complete wreck. Portions of the goods were
also stolen, and persons were seen carrying away
boxes and other pieces of furniture, through the fields
to South Shields. The loss sustained will amount to
about 1,6001., not one farthing of which can be re-
covered, as the property was not insured.
London, England, 1847-10-15

PUBLICATIONS.

Just published, price One Penny, a small Pamphlet, entitled
RICE, as a Cheap and Wholesome Food for all
Classes, and especially as a SUBSTITUTE for POTATOES,

By a FAMILY MAN.

London : Sherwood and Co. Liverpool : Smith, Rogerson and Co.
Mercury-office. Manchester : G. Bentham ; ♦. Heywood. Leeds
Baines and Co.; Mrs. Mann. Birmingham : Taylor and Ce ; W
Cooper. Preston : Chronicle-office ; Pilot-office ; J. Walker. Black.
burn ; T. 'Woods ; and J. Mitchell. And all Booksellers.

A single copy may be had, free by post, on Inclosing two penny
stamps (post free), to any of the Publishers.
London, England, 1847-10-15

PUBLICATIONS.

Just published, price One Penny, a small Pamphlet, entitled
RICE, as a Cheap and Wholesome Food for all
Classes, and especially as a SUBSTITUTE for POTATOES

By a FAMILY MAN.
London : Sherwood and Co. Liverpool : Smith, Rogerson and Co.,
Mercury-office. Manchester : G. Bentham ; A. Heywood. Leeds :
Baines and Co. ; Mrs. Mann. Birmingham : Taylor and Co ; W.
Cooper. Preston: Chronicle-office; Pilot-office; J. Walker. Black-
burn ; T. Woods ; and J. Mitchell. And all Booksellers.
A single copy may be had, free by post, on inclosing two penny
stamps (post free), to any of the Publishers.
London, England, 1847-10-15

ACCIDENTS UPON THE MIDLAND

RAILWAY.

On Tuesday afternoon a man in the employ of Mr.
Oliver met his death at Clay Cross by getting upon
a loaded coal waggon, in which he rode through the
tunnel, when he got off, and the Government train
from Derby, passing on the down line, knocked him
down, and cut him to pieces. The unfortunate man
was alone to blame, and has paid the penalty of his
rashness.

On Tuesday night some of the waggons in an
empty luggage train got off the rails at the Trent
Junction points. The earth was ploughed up by
the wheels, the waggons scattered in all directions,
and many of them smashed. Some of the electric
telegraph posts were knocked down, and the wires
entangled with the waggons, so that the telegraph
could not be worked. The train that should arrive
in Derby from London at eleven o'clock was delayed
more than two hours by the obstruction upon the
line.

On Wednesday last a collision took place near to
Derby, on the. Birmingham line. Two labourers in
the employ of the company, whose duty it is to light
the fires and get up the steam, without any authority,
and contrary to all orders, took an engine on the
Birmingham and Derby line at the time a train was
due from Birmingham. The dziver of the Birming-
ham train immediately he saw them reversed his
engine, and blew his whistle for the guards to put on
their breaks. The guilty parties, as soon as they saw
the train coming, jumped off the engine and ran
away. The force of the collision was happily broken
by the precautions taken ; but the passengers were
much shaken and alarmed. The man at the points,
seeing the engine running into the station at Derby
by itself, turned it to a siding, or considerable da-
mage might have ensued. The two men who had
taken out the engine were both committed the same
day by Mr. Arkwright, to take their trial at the en
suing quarter-sessions.—Derbyshire Chronicle.
London, England, 1847-10-15

ASSETS.

Sundry accounts _ £752,216 10 9
Properties 33,921 7 9
Bills

£805,519 18 6

LIABILITIES.

Sundry accounts
Notes in circulation 1,335 0 0

Deduct.
Cash available .. 15,211 2 9

4,999 0 6
Bank Stock 578,125 0 0
New call
Further call
Reserved fund

£805,519 18 6
London, England, 1847-10-15

ROYAL. VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING

Will be presented a new Drama, entitled Till MERCHANT'S
CLERIC. A Love Story.
After which, an entirely new Drama entitled THE BOTTLE, from
Cruikshank's celebrated Work of the same name.
To conclude with the SERGEANT'S WEDDING. Principal cha
racters by Messrs. Serie, Forman, and niggle ; Miss Borroughcliffe,
Mrs. Hicks, and Mrs. Cooke.
Boxes, is. ; Halt-price, 6d.; Nit, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMAIITIIEA.TRE,
Froprtetor and Manager, Mr. William Batty.
Second Week of the Winter Season.

Mr. Batty has engaged M. Memeczek and Signor Rinaldo, from
Faris ; Professor Candler and brother, just returned from the Conti-
nent, will also make their appearance; second week of Mdlle. Valen-
tine, tram Paris, who will introduce her beautiful and highly-trained
leaping horses.

Tins EVENING
The Grand Spectacle of THE CATARACT OF THE GANGES.
Entirely new Scenes in the Arena, supported by the talented An
tastes of the 1--stataishinent, in the %arious modes of equestration
To conclude with the Ballet of the ST ..TuE LOVER.
Box-office open from 11 till 5.
Actin; and Stage Manager, Mr. W West.
London, England, 1847-10-15

Per albs. to sink the offal.

s. d. to v. d.
Inferior 80a5t5..... 3 0 3 6
'econd quality .... 3 S 3 10
['rime huge Oxen.. 4 • 4 2
Prime Scots 4 6 4
Large coarse Calves 3 8 4 4
Prime small ditto .. 4 6 4
-.uckling Calves ..18 0 28 0
Inferior Sheep .. . 3 8 4 0

s. d- to s. d.
Second quality ditto 4 2 4 4
Coarse-woolled ditto 4 6 4 a
Southdown Nether 4 10 i 2
Ditto out of the wool
Large Hogs ...... 4 0 4 6
Small Porkers .... 4 $ 5 0
Quarter old Pigs .. 16 0 18 •
Lambs .......... 0 II 0

SUPPLY AT MARKET.
Beasts.
I Sheep. I Calves.
1,143 5.050 354 ,
NEWDATE AND LEIADENHAX.I..
There was a slight improvement in the general de
mand, to-day, at very full prices.

I Pigs.
320

At per stone by the Carcase.
s. d. to s. d. d. to s. d.
ileef,inferlor•..... 2 6 2$ Mutton, inferior •• 3 6 3 8
- middling .... 210 3 2 middling.. 310 4 2
- primelarge .. 3 2 3 4 prime .... 4 4 4 8
- prime small .. 3 6 3 8 Pork, large -• • • .... 4 0 4 8
Veal-- •••• • • 3 6 4 6 - small .. 410 8 4
Lamb. Os Od t• Os Od.
BOROUGH HOP MARKET.
Our market for all kinds of new Hops, the supply of
which is almost daily on the increase, is still in a very
dull state, and to effect sales a further decline in the
quotations of from 2s to 4s per cwt. must be submitted
to by the holders. On speculation we hear of no trans-
actions. Yearling and old Hops are offering at miserably
low figures without finding buy ers. The duty is calk d
190,0004 New Sussex pockets, 31 to 41; Weald of Kent
ditto, 41 to 41 4s; Mid and East Kent ditto, 41 lOs to 5112 s
per cwt.
London, England, 1847-10-15

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. WANTED,
a respectable COMMISSION TRAVELLER, who has a con-
nexion with Ironmongers, &c., and who visits the principal towns in
England and Scotland.
Applications by letter, stating the nature of business, and general
circumstances, to be addressed to C. G. M., Gresham Club, City.
London, England, 1847-10-15

BROUGHT DOWN.

Gross assets £805,519 18 6
Less
Estimated losses

Net assets £66,940 0 4
Liabilities
Surplus 61,940 19 10

£66,940 0 4
" The directors have, during the past year, for-
feited 3,459 shares held by bankrupt and insolvent
proprietors, and carried 34,5901. original capital of
101. per share, and 8041. received on account of calls,
to the credit of the bad debt account, thereby reduc-
ing the amount heretofore taken as estimated loss to
738,5791. 18s. 2d.

" The probable ultimate surplus has increased
during the year from 57,6901. 9s. ld. to 61,940/. 19s.
10d. This arises from the receipt of 8531. 10s. on
account of the calls, and the sum of 3,3971. realised
beyond the estimates, on accounts now finally closed,
after deducting interest and expenses.
" On the 30th of September the funds amounted
to 20,0621., and the liabilities to 18,444/., showing
a surplus of cash at command of 1,6181. over and
above the sum required for the entire liquidation of

the debts of the bank.
" With a view to place before the shareholders an
account of their past labours, the directors would
refer to the report of the affairs of the bank, made at
the general annual meeting on the 14th October,
1842. It will therein appear that the liabilities of the
company amounted to 1,810,4621. 18s. lld , which
vast sum has been finally liquidated, and the proprie-
tors have now a cash surplus left. They will not fail
to perceive that this result could not have been at-
tained under the embarrassed and difficult circum-
stances in which the bank was then placed, without
great anxiety and persevering exertions on the part
of the directors, who may venture to express their
own satisfaction in having thus succeeded in fulfilling
the task of bringing it to the state presented in the
present report.
" Considering that the winding up of the affairs of
the bank, so far as relates to the discharge of all its
debts, with which the directors were charged, has
been effected, and that the proprietors, on the 6th
February, 1843, passed a resolution that the company
should not be dissolved, it appears proper for the pro-
prietors to consider what may be the most advisable
course to be adopted for ensuring to them the great-
est benefit to be derived from the existing assets of
the bank, and from the privileges of its legal position.
1, The estimated amount of the assets f
assets may, it is
u
believed, be ultimately realised, but from the nature
e
of the property, a considerable length of time, and
the continued care and attention of the directors,
will be requisite to effect, this object, during which
time the rent and other expenses of the bunk will
}APO to be continued.
London, England, 1847-10-15

GENERAL THANKSGIVING.—The Form of
PRAYER and THANKSGIVING to be used on SUNDAY,
October 17, printed by Command of the Queen, may now be had of
Eyre and Spottiswoode, at her Majesty's Printing-office, East Hard-
ing-street also at their Bible Warehouse, 189, Fleet-street; and of
all Booksellers. The Trade supplied.
London, England, 1847-10-15

THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.
INTORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi-
dently recommended as a simple, but certain remedy, to all
who suffer from Indigestion, Sick Headache, Billions and Liver Con-
plaiots ; they act as powerful tonic and gentle aperient, imparting
strength to the :,11mach, and composure to the nervous system. Sold
in bottles at Is. 14 d., or 2s. 9d. and 1 Is. each, by A. Willow,hby and
Co., late B. G. Windus, 61, Bishopsgate Without, and nearly all Me-
dicine Venders.

Be sure to ask for NORTON'S PILLS, and do not be persuaded'tc
purchase an imitation.
London, England, 1847-10-15

cause.

I On Sunday next a great Cabralist meeting is to
I take place at Rua dos Monros, in a palace let for die
purpose. The convening invitations are made in the
name of Costa Cabral, who has summoned all his fol-
lowers, in order to make a great display of numerical
strength, and thus demonstrate to the Ministers of
the three Allied Powers his great popularity. Nothing,
however, can be more erroneous than such a display,
which proves merely that in the class of placemen,
and in the army, Costa Cabral has many partisans,
but elsewhere he is most unpopular. Certainly we
cannot forget that his misrule brought about two
London, England, 1847-10-15

Total of the ingredients ... ... ... 2011bs.
Average weight of the rice pudding in 1,1
solid state ... ... ... ... ... isoibs.

Average waste in dressing

... llbs.

" f Where skim-milk, as in the country, may be had
much cheaper, the price of this dinner would hardly
exceed a halfpenny per head.
London, England, 1847-10-15

Sir George Larpent, Bart., Chairman of the London Committee of
1846 for Extension of Steam Navigation to Australia.
Sir William "Verner. Bart., M.P.
Hon. Francis Scott, M.P., Agent for New South Wales.
Sir Thomas L. Mitchell, Surveyor-General of New South Wales,
London.

Lieut.-Col. Abdy, Indian Army J. Maclean Lee, Esq,
Tnomas Browne, Esq. Captain Richard Lloyd, Indian
Captain Cogan, Indian Navy Navy
Archibald Cuninghame, Esq. Milbourne Marsh, Esq.
Captain H. M. Denham, F.R.S., R. Montgomery Martin, Esq.
Royal Navy J. Monterlore, Esq.
G. H. Donaldsoi, Esq. Sir F. Waskett Myers, K.C.S.
Capt. R. J, Fayrer, Royal Navy Alexander C, Ogilvie, Esq.
Captain Ford, East India Maritime Richard Paterson, Esq.
Service Robert Henley Payne, Esq,
Captain G. T. Gordon, Royal Navy John Wilson rillans, Esq.
E. S. Halswell, Esq., M. A., F.R.S. G. H. Skead, Esq., Master, Royal
Capt. H. Hamilton, Royal Navy Navy
Gustavus Hamilton, Esq. Colonel Torrens, F.R.S.
James Hunter, Esq. William Gordon Thomson, Esq.
J. A. Jackson, Esq. Lieut. Waghorn, F.R.A.S„ Royal
Charles Joyce, Esq. Navy
Frederick Lambe, Esq. Melvil Wilsen, Esq.
• RANazas—Messrs. Currie and Co., Cornhill.
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Barron and Clarke, Bloomsbury-square.
India, Australia, China, and the adjacent regions, contain a popu-
lation of more than half the number of the inhabitants of the
globe, and teem with every product which con minister to the wants
of man.

To carry out effectually and economically steam communication
with those countries is the object of this Company, for whose ope-
rations there Is an ample and profitable field, especially as regards
our numerous and valuable colonies in the Southern Pacific, which
have an increasing intercourse with India as well as with England
—are the only portions of the British empire unconnected by steam
navigation with the parent state, and for which a charter by the
overland route has been exclusively granted to this Company.
The route sanctioned by the Lords of the Admiralty for this Com-
pany is via Ceylon, Singapore, and Torres Straits, the advantages of
which are, that Sydney, the metroplitan capital of the whole of the
Australasian colonies, would be brought to a certainty within 64 or
65 days of London (frequently in 60), and within less than 30 days
of India. The coal stations are convenient, excellent coal from the
pits at Newcastle, New South Wales, can be put on board there at
7s. to 7s. 6d. per ton.

Prospectuses, with forms of application for shares, and further
information may be had on application at the offices of the Com-
pany, where a copy of the Royal Charter of Incorporation may be
obtained.
Offices, 34, Cornhill, London.

JOHN YATES, Sec.
London, England, 1847-12-27

DECEMBER 27, 1847.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
The Liverpool Cotton Market was closed on Satur.
day.

There is very little news in the City this morning,
but the steamer from the West Indies is telegraphed,
and the letters may be delivered this evening.
Business in nearly all departments is expected to
be inactive until after the commencement of January,
when many are sanguinely looking fur better times.
The Money Market is gradually becoming easier, but
will probably be somewhat tightened just before the close
of the year. We shall then shortly have the dividend
payments to afford relief, and as a great many railway
companie3 pay their interest in January, this will go in
part liquidation of " calls." The scarcity of first-class
bills of exchange will limit greatly the opening for the
employment of a large amount which was ordinarily
lodged with the discount houses.

There is very little doing in the Public Securities, but
prices are firmer, owing to the generally improved tone
of feeling and the advance in prices at Paris. Consols
are 85i to 854 for January. The Reduced Three per
Cents, realise 85 I, and the New Three-and-a-Quarter
per Cents. 86f :t. Exchequer-bills have been at 9s. to
I2s. premium.

The Foreign Securities are steady, but not brisk.
Portuguese F9ur per Cents. have been 22-1, and Mexican
Bonds 18k. Dutch Four per Cents. are 85k, and the
French Three per Cent Rentes 76, with the exchange at
25f. 50c.

The Railway Share Market is better, and holders seem
inclined to ask higher rates.
London, England, 1847-12-27

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, SUNDAY.—Yesterday morning the Queen
and Prince Albert walked early in the pleasure grounds
of the Castle.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales,
Prince Alfred, the Princess Royal, the Princess
Alice, and the Princess Helena, took airings yes-
terday.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert, the Ladies and
Gentlemen in Waiting, and the domestic household,
attended Divine service yesterday, in the private
chapel of the Castle. The Hon. and Rev. C. Leslie
Courtenay officiated.
The royal dinner party, yesterday, included her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, Viscount
Canning, the Lady in Waiting of the Duchess of
Kent, the Dowager Lady and the Hon. Miss Lyttel-
ton, Baroness de Speth, Lady Augusta Bruce, Mr.
G. E. and the Hon. Mrs. Anson, Colonel Hon. C. B.
and Mrs. Phipps' Sir George and Lady Couper,
General Wemyss, Dr. Meyer, and Mr. Glover.

The band of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards
was in attendance during dinner. Her Majesty's
private band afterwards attended.
Captain the Hon. A. Gordon had the honour of
joining the royal circle after dinner.
This morning the Queen and Prince Albert en-
joyed their accustomed walk.
The Royal Family took walking and pony exercise
on the Eastern terrace and slopes.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert, the Ladies and
Gentlemen of the Court, and the domestic household,
attended Divine service this morning in the private
chapel. The Hon. and Rev. Charles L. Courtenay
officiated.

The finished proof, from Mr. Edwin Landseer's
picture of " The Stag at Bay," engraved by Mr. T.
LandFeer, was submitted on Thursday, by Mr.
M'Lean, to her Majesty and his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, who were graciously pleased to express
their approbation.
London, England, 1847-12-27

I Perms- ISuus tke
4▪
; Animal ,Pollcy Bonus iY Rent Re- I Assured
▪ Pre- taken additiox Bonus In duction of ,may bor-
ai raitun. ell in Assured. Cask. Annual row ou
z Premiarns.! Policy.
a. £ s d. £ s. d. 1£ s. d.
r 1837 243 3 3'112 $ 5 18 4 6 j 494 8 le
A I 1138 1218 4 8 99 8 10 15 13 5 445 0 0
1839 1192 1 10. 86 3 3 13 4 9 '395 11 1

'Policy
taken
sit In
1837 !
1838 !
1839
1848
1841
1842

!AL d.
GO" 1000'474 3 4

a. A. £ I d.
1243 3 3.112 $ 5
218 4 8 99 8 10
192 1 10, 86 3 3
143 10 66 8 4
138 14 2 61 17 6
111 6 8 49 10 0,

X s. d.
18 4 6
15 13 5
13 4 9
9 19 1
9 9 2
7 10 4

!346 2 3
j 296 13 4
1247 4 5

The Aunual Report, with tables of rates, &c., may be lad at the
office, or any of its branches in the country ; •r, on application, will
be forwarded post frac '

F. FERGUSON CAMROIUX. S.cretary.

CHRI-+TMAS HOLIDAYS.
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
Dr. RYAN has been engaged to deliver a short COURSE of
LECTURES on CHEMISTRY, with brilliant Experimeolo, Daily at
Half-past Three, and every Evening at Nine o'clock, except Gatur-
day Evening. A LECTURE by Dr. RACHHOFENER en the
Laws of Nature, in reference to the Important subject of SA-
NITARY MEASURES, and on the various modes of VENTILA-
TION, In which the PHYSICAL PROPERTIES of a JET of
STEAM will be exhibited Daily at Two, and en Tuesday and
Thursday Evenings at Eight P.M. The OXY-HYDROGEN MICRO-
SCOPE, New DISSOLVING VIEWS, the CIIROMATROPE, PHY-
sioscorE, &c. MODELS of MACHINERY at work, and ex-
plained. The DIVING BELL aid DIVER, with HYDE'S NEW
APPARATUS tor CONVERSING under WATER, &c.
_ .
London, England, 1847-12-27

ELECTRO SILVER PLATED SPOONS—"'and
FORKS of the best quality. Table Spoons or Forks, 40s. per
lozen ; Dessert Spoons or Forks, 295. per dozen ; Tea Spoons, Ids.
per dozen ; 4;ravy Spoons, Bs. each ; Soup Ladles, I4s. each.—
T. COX SAVORY and Co., Silversmiths, &c., 47, Cornhill (seven
boors from Gracechurch••street), London.
London, England, 1847-12-27

. .
L LAMiI'.-NEB LIGHT.
_iv T 11,5 niamormLLamp is the beit light in the virTrld—is geed in
all the polac. in Europe—is free from all the imperfectlons-oCordi-
nary oil lamps—so simple It cannot he ittismastgii. cleaning r*
quired for years—costs less in burning than al column oil lamp—
gives double the light of candle lamps, at one-hal the expense—this
15 beyond doubt. Designs suited to every taste—the Diamond Lamp
Is perfection In Light—Use public will have none other—it can be
fitted to any person's lamp pillar.

ND

To be hit' only at the Establishment of tke Metropolitan Light
Company, RICHARD CLARK, Resident Manager, 447, West Strand.
London, England, 1847-12-27

HER MAJESTY'S ACCOUCHE-
MEN T.

WINDSOR, DEC. 26.—The services of Mrs. Lilley,
as her Majesty's monthly nurse, have been again re-
tained. The interesting event, it is expected, will not
take place before the latter end of March or beginning
of April. Iler Majesty will be confined at Bucking-
ham Palace.

Shortly after the Christmas holidays the Court will
visit Claremont for a few day
s. Her Majesty will
afterwards return to Windsor, and remain at the
Castle until the end of February or beginning of
March, when the Court will remove to Buckingham
Palace.

CELEBRATION OF THE FETE-DAY OF THE EM-
PEROR OF RUSSIA, AT BERLIN.—We read in a letter
from Berlin, of the 19th inst :—" Yesterda • being the
fête day of his Majesty the Emperor or Russia,
a grand
dress dinner was given by the King of Prussia in honour
of the event at the palace of Cbarlottenburg at which
the King and the Royal Princes appeared in Russian
uniforms, wearing the insignia of St. Andreas. The
Russian Ambassador, his lady, and the members of the
Russian embassy were invited, as also all the Russians
who have been presented at the Prussian Court. His
Majesty proposed the health of the Emperor ; after
which being drunk the band in attendance struck up the
Russian national hymn."
TILE LATE FIRE IN DURHAM.—Through the re-
presentation of our town clerk, John Tiplady, Esq.,
James Allport, Esq., manager of the York and New-
castle Railway, has, on behalf of the directors, hand-
somely returned 81. I Is. to the mayor, from the charges
,for conveying the Newcastle and North British fire-
engines and firemen to this city on the evening of the
9th November last.—Durham Advertiser.
PRINCE ALBERT A MINING ADVENTURER.—The
Mining Journal has the following :—" Prince Albert has,
with a view to advance the mining interests of the
county of Cornwall, determined on working the South
Towan United Hills, and Wheal Charles mines, being
parallel lodes. We state this on authority, and are
well pleased to find that the attention of the Prince is
directed to our national and natural sources of wealth."
London, England, 1847-12-27

WOOL.

The past week's impOrt;;FWool have consisted of
1,200 bales from Sydney, 200 ditto from the Cape, 200
ditto from Hamburgh, and 100 bags from Lisbon. In
the private market a large quantity of Wool is on offer,
and the general demand is in a very depressed state, at
barely stationary prices.
London, England, 1847-12-27

DIED.

On the 24th inst., at Great Yarmouth, Sir George Parker,
K. C. B. , Admiral of the Red, aged 81.
On the 21st inst., at Blackheath, Mrs. Ann Collins, late o
Ely-pace, Holborn, aged 65.
On the 23d insi., at Ashford, Kent, William Jemmett, Esq.

. _
On the 23d inst., Ashford-court, near Ludlow, Charles
Walker, Esq., justice of the peace and Deputy-Lieutenant for
the county of Salop, aged 75.
On the 21th inst., Abraham Herbert, Dl., of Stoke near
Coventry, aged 75.
On the 24th inst., at Craven-street, Strand, Mr. Edward
Taylor. aged 68.
On the 24th inst., Benjamin Adam, Esq., of Lower Ed-
monton, aged 80.
On the 25th inst., at Stamford-hill, Emily, the wife of R.
Hanbury, Esq., aged 51. •
On the 22d of October, at Stanley, Hong- Kong, Lieutenant
William Tyrwhitt Drake, of the Ceylon Rifles, aged 24.

London: Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG, at
No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sux Office, No. 12,
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savo in tire county of
Middletex, Bionday, December 27,188.

i:4lt6 j•tX"..ll.'; • '

Age.
London, England, 1847-12-27

TALLOW.

For present, as well as forward delivery, the demand
is heavy, and prices have a downward tendency.
P. Y. C., on the spot, is quoted at 46s 3d to 46s 6d;
and for delivery during the first three months of next
year, 44s 9d to 45s 3d per cwt. Town Tallow—the
supply of which is by no means large, for the time of
year—is a slow sale, at 46s 3d to 47s 9d per cwt. net
cash, and Rough Fat 2s. Bid. r. e r 81b4.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. •
Heythrop hds., Wed., Sturdis Castle; Fri., Farming'
ton Grove; Sat., Northleigh-10i.
Warwickshire hds., Tues., Mitford Bridge; Thurs.,
Clifford Chambers; Fri., Shuckburgh Park ; Sag
Goldicote-101.
Mr. Farquharson's h ds., Tues., Milborne Manor House;
Wed., Fifehead Neville; Fri., Ashley Wood.
B. V. H. Tues., Chesilborne Down; Fri., Buckland
Knoll-1147.
Mr. Trelawny's hds., Tues., Flete Western Lodge.
Mr. Deacon's barra., Wed., Shaugh Village; s
Downsland Barn-10.
Mr. Horndon's l'ds., Thurs., Chapman's Well
Brighton harra., Wed., Thunders Barrow; Fri.,
—lOl.

Brookside harrs., Thurs., Telscombe Tye-101- ,
Glyndbourne harrs., Fri., Alfriston Race Course--1"
Cheshire hds., Wed., Tarwin; Fri., Tatum-10f-
Sir W. W. Wynn's hds., Wed., Billing; Fri., Co'k'
shut; Sat., Whittington-10f.
North Staffordshire hds., Wed., Betley; Fri., Nvirybuo•
bury--10f.
Tiverton hds., Wed., Cove Bridge; Sat., Kennet-10i'
Pytchlay hds., Wed., Misterton; Thurs.,
Fri., Dingley-10/. sy well Wood;
London, England, 1847-03-01

intrb Übitton

SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clocle.

We understand that Prince Albert has signified his
intention of accepting the Chancellorship of the Univer-
sity of Cambridge, although the official communication
cannot be made till to-morrow.

PETITIONS ON PRIVATE BILLS.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.--(THIS DAY).
(Room 22, before Mr. Examiner Smut.)
Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway (Extension of Barrack's
Branch from Whitburn to the Benhar Coal Field and Shott's
Iran Works, and Deviation of Main Line at or near Clifton
Hall).
'York Improvement (Lendal Bridge and approaches.)
Standing orders complied with.
(Room 23, before Mr. Examiner MAT.)
Leeds, Burley, and Headingley Turnpike Roads.—Com-
plied with.
York and Newcastle Railway (Main Line Improvement,
Bishop Auckland, and other Branches, and abandonment of
part of the Bishop Auckland Branch).—Complied with, ex-
cept in one instance.
Tunbridge Wells (East Grinstead and Brighton Junction
Railway).—Complied with.
Inverness Harbour and Navigation Improvement.—Com-
plied with.
Inverness Municipal and Police, Water, Gas, Market,
Shambles, Bridges, Roads, Petty Customs and Bleaching
Greens.—Complied with.
Adjourned till to-morrow.
London, England, 1847-03-01

PUBLICATIONS.

Published This Day, in fop. Gyo., prlee 45. sewed, •
APLEA to POWER and PARLIAMENT
for the WORKING CLASSES. By R. A. SL.kNET, Esq.,
late ALP. for Shrewsbury. aikiLinae of 11. M. Commissioners for
the Health of Towns.
By the same Author,
A' ESSAY on RURXL EXPENDITURE. 6s. Gd.
OUTLINE of the SMALLER BRITISH BIRDS. 4,. 6d.
London: Longtnan, Brown, and Co.; J, Ridgway ; and Hatehard
and Son.