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The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-03

RAISING WATER discovered by the FOUN-
TAIN PUMPS, which roll the water upwards, without
either Motion or faltering, therefore otun never be surpassed ; conse-
quently this is the most important discovery ever made for the pre-
servation of life and property oither at Sea or on Land.
AT SEA.

Immerses skips it has already saved, and the captains gratefully ne-
knowieige She glorious results. Two testimonial extracts shall
suttee :

" Captain Greig, from Quebec to London, states that the Fountain
Pump being fitted is the Caroline, its great power was the means of
saving the ship and 230 souls oa ►oard, two seams in the bottom
being partly left without calking."
" The Argus brig, (torn Cadiz, sprang a leak when three days out
at sea, and soon after her eommen pump choaked and became use-
less. Captain Rutherford states all then depended upon her Fenn-
MM Polito, which for nineteen days and eighteen nights was in ac-
tion without a minute's respite, when all arrived safely in London,
with a Waal( God for the Fountain rump."
London, England, 1848-02-03

exhibited, merely shook her head and maintained a
sullen silence.

Mr. ARNOLD said, it was certainly a very distres3-
ing case, and as it was necessary that he should take
some time to consider what was the most advisable
course to pursue with a girl of such tender age, he
should order her to be brought up again in a week,
when he would determine what should be done with
her.
London, England, 1848-02-03

THE WEST INDIA MAIL.

SOUTHADIrTON, WEDICBSDAY EVENING.—The Avon
steam-ship, Captain Norton, arrived this evening, at
five o'clock, from the West Indies, with the usual
fortnightly mails. She was nut due at the Post-office
until the 7th, and has consequently made a most
extraordinary passage. She brings advices to the
following dates :—Jamaica, 7th January ; Demerara,
sth ; Trinidad, 7th ; Barbadoes, 9th ; Grenada, Bth ;
St Thomas, 14th The Avon brings on freight
268,278 dollars, 1,017 oz. gold dust, and 150/. in
British coin, 4 serons of indigo, and a general cargo.
The Avon brings the melancholy tidings of the almost
total destruction of the town of Chagres by fire, on
the night of the Bth December, including, among the
few other buildings of any note, the (so-called)
" custom-house," which at the time most unfortu-
nately contained an entire cargo of merchandise just
landed from the schooner Desengano, valued at
60,000 dollars, and which it is reported lad been
purchased on credit, by two Spanish gentlemen, from
merchants in this city.
It is with extreme regret that we announce the
death of Major-General Lambert, commander of her
Majesty's forces in the island of Jamaica.
The Avon has about fifty passengers.
STATIONS o HER MAJESTY'S SHIM—At Jamaica,
the Imaum ; Alarm and Viper were at Port-au-
Prince ; the Vixen was at St. Juan de Nicaragua ;
the Electra had sailed for Vera Crus ; the Persian
on her way to England ; the Vindictive at Trini-
dad ; the Grampus and Juno on the West Coast of
Mexico.

STATIONS OP THE COMPANY'S STRAY SHIPS.—The
Conway, at Bermuda; Thames, in the Gulf of
Mexico; Eagle, at St. Thomas's; Clyde, in the Spa-
nish Main; Medway, en route for Jamaica; Tay, at
St. Thomas's.
London, England, 1848-02-03

COMMERCIAL LEAGUE.

Dr. BOWRING gave notice of his intention, on
the 14th of the present month, to move for papers
relative to the Commercial. League in Italy.
WINE TRADE.

Mr. .Alderman THOMPSON moved for returns
relative to the exportation and importation of foreign
wines from and into this country.—Agreed to.
Mr. SCULLY, in the absence of Colonel Dunne,
moved, pursuant to notice, that the petition of John
Sadler, Esq., Member for the borough of Carlow, be
printed with the votes.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Lord J. RUSSELL said that it might, perhaps,
be convenient for Hon. Members, that he should state
that it was his intention, either on the 14th or the
18th of the present month, to briug forward the
financial statement; he could not state positively
which would be the day, but he would give notice of
that on a future day.
NA' noNAL DEFENCES.
Mr. HUME was anxious to put a question to the
Noble Lord at the head of the Government
with respect to the national defences. It had
of late been stated that the defences of this
country had been greatly neglected by different
Governments, although representations had been
made to 'them to that effect, and the consequence
was that great alarm had taken place on the subject.
He was anxious to know whether there would be
any objmtion on the part of the Government to laying
before the House a copy of the different statements
on the imbject that had been forwarded to the Go-
vern men it ?
Lord JOHN RUSSELL did not think that
London, England, 1848-02-03

NEW MEMBERS.

Mr. Hayter, for Wells, Mr. Matheson, for Ross,
Mr. Edward Ellice, jun., for St. Andrew's, the Earl of
Shelburne, for Calne, Mr. Ormsby Gore, for Shrop-
shire, Mr. Locke, for Honiton, Mr. Charles Goring,
for Shoreham, and Mr. Henry, for South Lancashire,
took the oaths and their seats.
PRIVATE AND RAILWAY BILLS.

Petitions were presented for leave to bring in Bills
by Mr. James Clay, Dr. Bowring, Mr. Duncan, Mr.
Cripps, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. George Thompson, and
Mr. Alderman Thompson. Among the Bills for
which leave was asked to be brought in by the peti-
tioners were the Londonderry and Enniskillen Rail-
way, the Blackwall Railway, the Dundee and Ar-
broath Railway, the Dundee and Perth Railway, and
the Aberdeen Railway.
CONTROVERTED ELECTIONS.

The SPEAKER informed the House that he had
received information from the Examiner of Petitions,
that the recogniaances of the petitioners, complaining
of undue elections in the borough of Dundalk, Scar-
b3rough, the county of Monmouth, the city of
Dublin, the counties of Longford and Sligo, had been
found to be unobjectionable ; that the petition com-
plaining of undue election in the borough of Athlone
had been found to be objectionable. He also informed
the House that the petitions complaining of the re-
turn to the boroughs of Drogheda, Hythe, and Staf-
ford, had been withdrawn.
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY LAWS.

Mr. BAINES presented a petition from the mer-
chants and shipowners of Hull, praying for an
alteration in the present Bankruptcy and Insolvency
laws.
London, England, 1848-02-03

A R R I A U E.
In
One half the world are desolately single, and the other
supposing them married, questionably contented. Diflidence, or a
sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em-
bitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea
of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un-
comprosiw,, hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity,
and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness
end social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set-
tlement. Honour and justice demand tkat health slthuld form ae item
In the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hones or
Neglect wound more sorely than poverty or inistOrtune. Reader, if
these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little
MEMOIRS On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vols., Is.
each (by east, in stamps, Is. I'd. each). Let no itnaginatively
^emu], or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered
Dy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining
them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle curiosity, but
for the closet perusal of those snore deeply interested, to whom
they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on
the above subjects, by Liqualitled authors, which alone or
together, are a disgrace t• the age. Furthermore. tw• other
Attie publications claim your attention (same price Is. each,
by post Is. 63.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and
Avoid," and " liove 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—ts do unto others as he
would be done unto—te live after nature's laws—and to keep always
on the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be bad of
Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvallio, 147, Fleet•street ; Mann,
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), ID, Argyll-plaee Regent-street; and all
%noise o'4
London, England, 1848-02-03

tbirla Vtittion

SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

EXCHEQUER-(THIS DAY.)

--- _ _
(Sittings at Nisi Prius, before the LORD CHIEF
BAROE and Special Juries.)
V*ll QUINN P. 11004 E, COUSINS, AND ANOTHER.

In this ease, which Wag similar to that which
oecupied the Court the whole of yesterday, the jury
returned a ♦erdict for the Crown for the amount of
the penalties named in the information.

THE QUEEN C. ALLEN.

This was an information on the part of the Cus-
toms to recover penalties to the amount of 751. from
the defendant, for having in his possession a quantity
of unmanufactured tobacco upon which the duty had
not been paid.
Sir F. Thesiger, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Wilde ap-
peared on behalf of the Customs.
The defendant conducted his own case in person,
and endeavoured to vindicate himself from the charge,
on the ground that he was ignorant of the contents of
certain boxes which he was engaged in removing
from the docks.
Evidence, however, was adduced on behalf of the
Crown, which appeared to satisfy the jury in finding
a verdict for the Crown for the amount laid in the
information.
London, England, 1848-02-03

Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel.
ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAI
CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.

New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or
by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps,
rpHE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
_l_ the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex-
cessive indulgence, infection, and the in,,rdinate use of mercury,
with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis-
qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By It. and
L. PERRY and CO., 19, Berners-stroet, Oxford-street, London.
Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ;
Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Starie, 23, Titehborne-
7.treet, Hay-market ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street.
Peat L treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings.
PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive indul-
gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental
and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity.
It is illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings.

PART 111. Treats of the diseases resulting froM infection, either in
the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for
their treatment. The consequences of early neglect and of the abuse
of mercury, are also clearly pointed out. This section is illustrated
by Seventeen Coloured Engravings.
Pass IV. Treats of Perry's Preventative Lotion, by the use of
which the dangers of infection arc obviated. It combines with the
virus chemically, and destroys Its power on the system.
PART T. Is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its
duties, The causes of unproductive union, are also considered, and
the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into.
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romp Eleven to Ono.
London, England, 1848-02-03

EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF MURDER.

The Cork Reporter contains the following :—" An
inquest was held on Thursday last, at Doneraile, on
the body of Johanna Murphy, a widow, by Richard
Jones, Esq., county coroner, assisted by Messrs.
Bayly, R.M. ; Creagh, J.P. ; and M'Cleod, S.I. It
appeared in evidence that Richard Ryal, of Stream-
hill, who is only about sixteen years old, called on
Benjamin Penn, a pensioner, in Doneraile, on last
Monday morning, to say he could give informa-
tion against the persons who stole Mr. White's
cow, and asked his advice as to what he should do.
Penn advised him to report the matter to Mr. White ;
he said he would, and left the house to go there.
Ryal called on Penn on the Wednesday after, and
told him that he saw his father murder the widow
Murphy on Monday, by striking her on the head with
a shovel, and that he afterwards rummaged the house,
and got but 7d., and that if his father were searched
the key of the padlock on the widow's door would be
found in his boot. Upon Penn's saying he would Not
believe him, in consequence of his having told so
many lies about the stealing of Mr. White's cow, he
replied—" If yo* doubt me go up and you will see
her sitting dead on a chair." Penn reported the
matter to head-constable Bently, to whom Ryal gave
the same account. Both then proceeded to the
widow's house, and found the door locked with the
padlock. They broke the staple, and on entering the
house found her dead in the position described by
Ryal, and a gardener's spade, together with a bill-
hook, near her. There were several wounds on the
forehead and face. Bently suspecting that Ryal was
the guilty party, afterwards searched hips and found
the key of the padlock in his pocket.
" Catherine Collins examined—Proved that on her
way to Doneraile, about one o'clock on Monday, she
went into the widow's house for a drink of water.
The prisoner (whom she identified, and never saw
before,) and the widow were the only persons in the
house at the time.

" Patrick Ryal, a boy about nine years old, deposed
that about nine o'clock in the morning of the day of
the murder he saw his brother, the prisoner, put a
bill-hook (which belonged to his father) into his
breeches pocket, and cover the handle of it with his
coat. Did not see him after until late in the evening
of that day, when he handed witness sevenpence to
buy meat. Ilis brother had no employment, nor any
way of getting money. He did not see the bill-hook
after until he saw it in the police barrack.
" The jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder
against Richard Ryal, who has been transmitted to
the county gaol, and the father, who was in custody,
was discharged.
It appeared that the prisoner, having been sup-
ported as a Crown witness, prosecuted persons to
conviction about a year ago for stealing mulch cows,
for which he got a large reward, and it is supposed
he was induced by a similar hope to prefer unfounded
charges in this case."
London, England, 1848-02-03

ARIA.

On the 22d ult., at Et:lilaaid •green, Surrey, Mr. Jam ea
Holmes, aged 74.

Oa the 26th ult., at Brompton, Rebekah, yeangest daug Li-
ter of the late Dr. Bumsey.
On the 29th ult., Mrs. Bushnell, of Stockwell-place.
Oa the 29th ult., Mr. James Dathoit, of Hoxten, aged 30.
On the 30th ult., at Healow, Bedford, Mrs. Mary An; i
Stuart, aged 87.
On the 50th ult., Thomas Boys, Egg., of Holwell-plateo,
Blackheath-road, aged 75.

MONTHLY MILITARY OBITUARY.
Generals—Vincent, Colonel 69th Fout, Londota
Walker, from the late Royal Irish Artillsr), Siimouith,
Devon ; Cuppage, East India Company's Service, D'itk-
lin ; Maitland, Colonel 58th Foot, Tunbridge Wells.
Lieutenant-Generals—Bethune, Cupar, Fifeshire ; tir
J. Doveton, G.C.8., East India Company's Servios,
Madras.

Colonel—Sherlock, late of the 4th Dragoon Gnaw.*
Southwell, Notts.

Lieutenant Colonels—Dorville, Unattached, Malvern::;
Selwyn, Royal Artillery, Montreal, Canada ;
late of the 60th Foot, Geneva.
Majors—Baker, 73d Foot, killed, Kaflrland ; Staunt -
ton, late of the let Royal Veteran Battalion, 4ondon..
Captains—Herbert, 61st Foot, Fort William ; Jopi
64th Foot, Limerick ; Blathwayt, half-pay 3el Dra.
goons ; Hemsworth, half-pay 31st Foot ; Ryves, half-
pay 58th Foot ; Bown, half-pay 60th Foot, Llanste.,
phen, Carmarthen ; Cox, half-pay 77th Foot ; Horst ,
half-pay 103 d Foot, Westmoreland, near Bray, Wick:.
low ; Place, half-pay 2d Garrison Battalion ; Camerora, ,
half-pay Independents.
Lieutenants—Simmons, 58th Foot, New South Waletil
Faunt, 73d Foot, killed, Kafirland ; Machin, 75tk Foo ty
Dublin ; Parson, Royal Artillery, St. Peter's For I,
Guernsey ; Dudley, half-pay 11th Dragoons •, Sick r,
half-pay 23d Dragoons (Military Knight of Windsor ),
Windsor ; Cary, Unattached (Adjutant Carlow Militia-),
Carlow.

Cornet and Ensigns—Burnop, Adjutant 73d Focit„
killed, Kafirland ; Dobree, half-pay 22d Dragoons. ;
Henderson, half-pay Ist Garrison Battalion ; Rubenzi,
half-pay, Ist Light Infantry, King's German I..egion.
Adjutants—Capt. Errington, Cheshire Militia; Lieut.
Fisher, half-pay 88th Foot, Gravesend.
Quartermasters—Wilkinson, half-pay 2d Life. Guards"
Had, half-pay 36th Foot ; Castray, half-pay 811th
Cape of Good Hope; Carkeek, half-pay Cprnwall Fen t-
eible Cavalry; Palmer, half-pay Cinque Ports Feneibl
Cavalry.
Captain Commissary—Borington, half-pay Ordinanc. I
Department.

Surgeons—Campbell, 73d Foot, killed, Kafirland
Graham, half-pay 4th Dragoons, Isle of Man ; Batt,
half-pay 7th Foot, Brecon.
Assittant-Surgeons—Loch, 7th Dragoon Guards,.
killed, Kafirland ; Rancland, half-pay Royal' Artillery..
Veterinary Surgeon—Cumming, half-pay Royal Ar—
tillery Drivers.

London : Printed and Published by LIURDO 'YOUNG,
No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sum Office, No. 11%;
Strand, in the Precinct •f tke Savoy, iv. the county tr'
Riddleaex, Thursday, February 3, 1643.
London, England, 1848-02-03

MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

---
Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Baker, coroner for the
eastern division of the county of Middlesex, held an
adjourned inquest at the Queen Catherine, Brook •
street, Ratcliff, touching the death of Andrew and
Anna Witham, the latter having died on the 24th
inst., and the former a few hours afterwards.
In consequence of the peculiarity of the circum-
stance, that only a short time had elapsed between
the death of both parties, and a will being found of
recent date, the greatest excitement prevailed in the
neighbourhood.
It being understood that a considerable amount of
property was left by the deceased, a legal adviser ap-
peared for each party in the case, Mr. Fearnley for
the representatives of the deceased, and Mr. Donne
for the nurse, there being some dispute as to the will
alleged to have been made by the deceased Andrew
Witham.

Mr. Andrew Buchanan, surgeon, having deposed
to knowing both parties, and visiting them occa-
sionally in his professional capacity, and also to his
having made a post mortal& examination of the bodies,
stated that, in doing so, he found upon neither of
them any marks of violence. He removed the
stomachs, and forwarded them to Dr. Letheby, at the
London Hospital, in accordance with the instructions
of the coroner.
Henry Letheby, lecturer on chemistry at the London
Hospital, stated that on Saturday last he received from
Dr. Buchanan a sealed paper parcel, containing two
human stomachs, with thei▪ r contents, which Dr.
Buchanan requested him to analyse. Accordingly,
on Monday last, he did so. In the case of that of the
female he found the stomach very much diseased. It
was affected with cancer, which occupied the whole
of the upper part of it. It was hard, and inflamed all
over. It contained about half an ounce of thick
brownish green matter, mix•
ed with some vegetable
extract. This smelt strongly
.of the, odour which
particularly emanates from mice. This odour was
distinctly recognised by other gentlemen who are con-
stantly conversant with such smells. The odour
especially ieminde3 them of that of hemlock. Upon
being tested with chloride of iron, and with nitric 1
acid, they obtained a greenish black precipitate with
the former, and a deep red colou} with the latter,
both of which results were indicative of the
presence of vegetable matter. He could not affirm
positively that the deceased died under the influence
of poison ; but ho entertained strong suspicions of
the existence of hemlock, or some preparation of that
kind, in the stomach, when it was sent to him for
analysation. With reference to the deceased Andrew
Witham, the general appearances were the same, and
London, England, 1848-02-03

WELLINGTON SURTOUT—Patronised by
Prince Albert, the Royal Family, the Duke of Wellington,
the principal Nobility and Officers of the Guards—Two-and-a-Ilalt
Guineas. A stout milled substance of superlative quality for wiater
at Three Guineas, is now also ready.
It is presumed that the reputation of the Patentee as a West-end
Taller for the last 25 years, as also the fact that this popular gar•
rant is now worn by almost every nobleman and gentleman in the
kingdom, renders comment en its quality and style unnecessary.
In London only of FOUGERE, Patentee, NUMBER SIX, CON-
Dti IT-STREET, Regent-street, and NUMBER ONE, BUCKLERS-
BURT, adjoining so, Cheapside.
Agents.—Eirmingham : Hollinzsworth, New-street—Liverpool :
Ifactaggart, Bold-street—Manchester : Brown, Market-street—Edin-
burgh : Marshall and Aitkea—Glasgow Brodie, Macleod, and Co.;
and principal tailors in all large towns.

CAUT I 0 N.-MECHI'S MAGIC STROP.
" The Real Magic Strop," " The Double Magic Strop," " The
!Ink Strop," are all base imitations of MEC lII'S MAGIC STROP.
-.one are genuine without Mechi's name, which imitators dare not
put on the spurious strop ; yet, Or:n*4e to say, many perfumers call-
ing themselves respectable, endeavour to palm this rubbish (they cost
frora 3d. to scl. each in Sheffield) on the public, as Mechi's genuine
strop,
although they possess no sharpening, properties whatever, but
he very reverse. The well-known Magic Paste is an invaluable
auxiliary to the Strop, and its renovating properties are truly asto-
nishing. Mechi's Razors stand pre-cmirient, as well as his Table
Cutlery.
London, England, 1848-02-03

OFFICERS.

The Duke of RICHMOND and Lord MONT-
EAGLE presented petitions, praying that a measure
might be passed to effect this object.
VAN DIEMEN'S LAND.

Lord PORTMAN presented two petitions from
Van Diemen's Land, signed by a large number of
the inhabitants, praying that transportation might be
abolished, that free emigration might lie promoted
(the very existence of the colony, they stated, de-
pending upon such emigrants), and for a local
assembly. The Noble Lord dwelt upon the import-
ance of such a body, and instanced the presentation
of the petition respecting transportation after it had
been abolished, as a strong evidence in favour of
granting the prayer of the petition.
JEWISH EMANCIPATION.

The Marquis of WESTM IN STER presented
several petitions in favour of the emancipation of the
Jews.

Earl FITZIIARDINGE presented several peti-
tions to the same effect.

DENUCIATIONS FROM THE ALTAR.

Lord STANLEY presented a petition from some
place in Durham, praying their Lordships to adopt
some measure to prevent denunciations by Catholic
priests in Ireland from the altar.
NATIONAL DEFENCES.

The Earl of HARDWICKE asked whether it was
the intention of her Majesty's Ministers to bring for-
ward the question of the national defences, on which
subject he (the Noble Earl) had a motion on the
paper in this House of Parliament ?
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE (who was almost
inaudible in the gallery) was understood to say that the
subject would be first of all brought forward in the
other House of Parliament.
Their Lordships then adjourned.
London, England, 1848-02-03

STATE OF TRADE.

MANCIIRSTRIL—The slightly improved feeling which
manifested itself at the close of last week has conti-
nued to the present time, and though an increase of
demand has not been by any means general—having
been almost confined to counts and qualities of yarn
suitable for shipments to India, in which there has
been advance of about a farthing per pound since this
day week— we have had snore cheerfulness in the
market, and a more general inclination to believe
that prices have touched their lowest point, especially
in products suited for the markets of India and
China, which have been fOr some time past more
depressed than any other articles. There has been
alsp, to-day, a little more inquiry for yarn by
manufacturers ; but for shipment to the Continent
there is no demand whatever, and none can be rea-
sonably expected until the breaking up of the ice.
which now closes the principal rivers. There was a
meeting to-day of the creditors of Mr. Charles Smith,
of this town, whose failure We recently announced.
We understand that the liabilities proved a little
larger than were expected—about 14,0001.—and the
assets were represented tor be about equal to eight
shillings in the pound. _Cho diminution of the hours
of labour is a measure contemplated by many of fie
manufacturers, unless some speedy and substantial
improvement should occur. The usual weekly re-
turn of the mills in Manchester exhibits a slight in-
crease of employment. Although the mercantile
letters from the United States are not very en-
couraging, the rate of interest continuing at one and
a-quarter to one and a-half per cent. per month, with
a heavy demand for gold for shipment, and conse-
quently few orders coming for goods, it still seems
not unlikely that purchases to some extent will be
made on American account for Mexico, arising from
the more general occupation of the country by the
troops of the United States. Some orders of this
kind have come to hand by the Caledonia, and the
shipments last week, of goods intended for Mexican
markets, were to an amount which, if not very
large in comparison with the supplies to some
quarters, showed a very great increase over the recent
demands for that country.--Manchester Guardian of
yesterday.

THE LOST FouND.—Twenty- three years ago
a youth belonging to Sunderland jumped overboard
from a ship at AldLorough, on the Thames, while lying
at anchor, and was supposed to be drowned. It appears,.
however, that he had swam ashore, and made his way to
Bridgewater, whore he found a home, and was appren-
ticed by his fi ster-father to the ship carpenter business.
From that time his parents never heard from him. Ile
—as eleven years on board of a man-of-war after his
apprenticeship was served, and last week he came home
to see his parents, of whom his moiher only remains.
A brother; born after his sup 7 used loss, and a sister,
were alive to greet him. We have heard of no reason
assigned by him for so long keeping his existence a
secret.— Sunderland Herald.
NEWSPAPER OFFICE BURNT.—On Thursday
night the printing office of the Ipswich Express was ac-
cidentally burnt to the ground.
London, England, 1848-02-03

I.KMERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH
AND MATURITT.-WITII 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON
STEEL. _ _ _ . _ _ _

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Envelope, 2s. dd„ or post-free, from tke author, fer forty-two
Stamps,
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I
ell the Physiology of Marriage, Infelicitous and Unproductive
Unions, and the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Ma-
turity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which enervate
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Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestion,
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tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis,
Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indis-
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs,
explaining their structures, uses, and functions, and the various
injuries that are, produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and
infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MEItT, M.D.,
London, England, 1848-02-03

LONDON AND COUNTY BAN

(THIS DAY.)
The annual general meeting of the proprietors of
the London and County Bank was held this afternoon
at the London Tavern ; Mr. Frith, chairman of the
board of the directors, in the chair.
The report stated that the financial statement
showed a reduction in the amount of customers'
balances, yet the increased current rate of interest
had enabled the directors to report a profit nearly
equal to that of last year. The directors therefore
would recommend that a dividend at the rate
of six per cent. per annum, free of income-tax,
be declared for the past year. After paying
at dividend and providingifor bad debts there would
still be a surplus of 8641. 17s. 3d. which would be
carried to the reserved fund, which with this addi-
ion would amount to 25,6161. It appeared from
the balance sheet that the capital amounted to
200,6001.—the customers balances to 1,225,1201. Is.,
and the net profit for the half year, after paying
9,781/. for interest to customers, to 6,8821. l ls. 3d.
On the other side of the account there appeared an
item of 265,822/. Bs. 10d. for cash in hand ;
1,140,8891.75. 3d. for securities, discounted bills, &c.,
and lastly, 18,814/. 14s. ld. for preliminary expenses.
The report and balance-sheet were unanimously,
adopted, and the dividend having been declared pay-
able on Monday the 14th of February, some routine
business was gone through, and the meeting termi-
nated with a vote of thanks to the chairman and
directors.
London, England, 1848-02-03

STATE; OF TRADE.

MANCIIESTHR:—The slightly improved feeling which
manifesteditself at the close of last week has conti-
nued to the present time, and though an increase of
demand has not been by any means general—having
been almost confined to counts and qualities of yarn
suitable for shipments to India, in which there has
been advance of about a farthing per pound since this
day week— we have had more cheerfulness in the
market, and a more general inclination to believe
that prices have touched their lowest point, especially
in products suited for the markets of India and
China, which have been for some time past wore
depressed than any other articles. There has been
also, to-day, a little more inquiry for yarn by
manufacturers ; but for shipment to the Continent
there is no demand whatever, and none can be rea-
sonably expected until the breaking up of the ice,
which now closes the principal rivers. There was a
meeting to-day of the creditors of Mr. Charles Smith,
of this town, whose failure we recently announced.
We understand that the liabilities proved a little
larger than were expected—about 14,0001.—and the
assets were represented trio, be about equal to eight
shillings in the pound. diminution of the hours
of labour is a measure contemplated by many of the
manufacturers, unless some speedy and substantial
improvement should occur. The usual weekly re-
turn of the mills in Manchester exhibits a slight in-
crease of employment. Although the mercantile
letters from the United States are not very en-
couraging, the rate of interest continuing at one and
a-quarter to one and a-half per cent. per month, with
a heavy demand for
gold for shipment, and conse-
quently few orders coming for goods, it still seems
not unlikely that purchases to some extent will be
made on American account for Mexico, arising from
the more general occupation of the country by the
troops of the United States. Some orders of this
kind have come to hand by the Caledonia, and the
shipments last week, of goods intended for Mexican
markets, were to an amount which, if not very
large in comparison with the supplies to some
quarters, showed a very great increase over the recent
demands for that country.—Manchester Guardian of
yesterday.

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THE LOST FOUND.—Twenty-three years ago
a youth belonging to Sunderland jumped overboard
on the Thames, while lying
from a ship at Aldborougb,
at anchor, and was supposed to be drowned. It appears,
however, that be had swam ashore, and made his way to
Bridgewater, where he feund a home, and was appren-
ticed by his fester-father to the ship-carpenter business.
From that time his parents never heard from him. He
was eleven years on board of a man-of-war after his
apprenticeship was served, and last week he came home
to see his parents, of whom his moiler only remains.
A brother, born after his supposed less, and a sister,
were alive to greet him. We have heard of no reason
assigned by him for so long keeping his existence a
secret.—Sunderland Herald.

NEWSPAPER OFFICE ,3uarr.—On Thursday
night the printing office of the' Ipswich Express was ac-
cidentally burnt to the ground.
London, England, 1848-02-03

exhibited, merely shook her head and maintained a
sullen silence.

Mr. ARNOLD said, it was certainly a very di3tress-
ing case, and as it was necessary that he should take
some time to consider what was the most advisable
course to pursue with a girl of such tender age, he
should order her to be brought up again in a week,
when he would determine what should be done with
her.
London, England, 1848-02-03

STATES.

Mr. ROBINSON wished to know from the Noble
Lord the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
whether any correspondence had taken place between
the Government of this country and the Government
of the United States respecting the navigation laws ;
and, if so, whether he intended to lay copies of the
correspondence on the table.—(Hear, hear.)
Lord PALMERSTON —Correspondence has
taken place between the American Minister and
myself on the subject to which the Honourable
Member refers. The
American Minister ex-
plained to me the position in which the Govern-
ment of the United States stood with reference
to these laws, and stated that that Government
would go hand in hand with the Government of this
country with respect to any alteration which the
Government of this country might deem advisable in
these laws.--(Cheers.) Th• answer I returned
expressed the satisfaction wwhichthe Government had
derived from the commuiiication, at the same time
stating that it was the intention of her Majesty's
Government to make a proposition to Parliament with
respect to the Navigation Laws. I have no objection
to lay copies of the communications before Parliament.
THE WEST INDIAN INTEREST.

Sir R. H. INGLIS wished to know if it was the
intention of the Noble Lord (Lord G. Bentinck) to
bring forward the motion :which stood in his name
on the paper (No. 5) respecting the West Indian in-
terests, as he had a petition to present on the subject
from Antigua ?
Lord G. BENTINCK—Not anticipating any op-
position, it is my intention, with permission of the
House, to bring forward the motion at any hour of
the night at which T may be afforded a❑ opportunity
of so doing.
Sir R. H. INGLIS then presented the petition to
which he referred. It was from Antigua, complaining
of the injury to which colonial landowners were
subjected from the admission of slave-grown sugar
into this country, and praying the House to devise a
speedy and effectual remedy.
Mr. HUME presented a similar petition from the
Council of the island of Nevis to the same effect, and
another with a similar prayer, from the associations
of West Indian merchants in London and the city of
Glasgow; as also did Mr. Goulburn, from Bermuda ;
Mr. Ellis, from Tobago ; Mr. Macgregor, from a
number of places, praying that a duty of 15s. might
be levied upon all foreign sugar alsovo the duty levied
upon British ; and by Sir E. N. Buxton, from the
British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Association, stat-
ing that the Sugar Bill of 1846 had led to an
increased demand for slaves, and praying the
house to use its utmost exertions to repress
the horrible traffic. As a preliminary step the peti-
tioners prayed the House to institute an inquiry into
the Act, as far as it bore upon the slave trade, and
to substitute a measure which would wholly exclude
slave grown sugar from the home market.
ENCUMBERED ESTATES BILL

In answer to a question put by Mr. B. Osborne,
Lord J. RUSSELL stated that it was the intention
of the Government to:bring forward the Encumbered
Estates Bill in the course of a few days in the House
of Lords.
London, England, 1848-02-03

ENGLAND to INDIA and AUSTRALIA.
The INDIA and AUSTRALIA MAIL STEAM-PACKET
COMPANY, incorporated by Royal Charter, which limits the re-
nPonsibllity of the shareholders to the amount for which thy indlvi-
dnally subscribe, and authorises the Company to establish oonnu-
alcutions to mid and from tho United Kingdom, the East ladies,
Australasia, rid New Zealand.
Capital Oue Million sterlinr.
Divided into series of shares of 201. each.
Sir George Larpeat, Bart., Chairman of the Loudon Committee of
1846 for Extension of Steam Navigation to Australia.
Sir William Teener, Bart., M.P.
Hon. Francis Scott, M.P., Agent for Yew South Wales.
Sir Thomas L. 3lltehoil, Surveyor-General of New South Wales,
London.
Abdy, Indian Army J. Maclean Lee, Esq,
Thomas Browne, Esq. 'Captala Riehard Lloyd, Indian
Captain Cogan, Indian Navy Navy
Archibald Cnningbarae, Esq. mnbourne Marsh, Esq.
Captain 11. M. Denham, R. Montgomery Martin, Esq.
royal Navy IJ. Montettore, Esq.
G. 11. Donaldson, Esq. Sir F. Waskett Myers, K.C.S.
Capt. R. J, Feyrer, 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 Pillans, Esq.
S. lialswell, Esq., M.A., I.R.S.`G. H. Skeet, Esq., Master, Royal
Copt. H. Hamilton, Royal Navy Navy
Gustavtui Hamilton, Esq. Colonel Torreas, E.R.S.
James limiter, Esq. William Gordon Thomsen, Esq.
J. A. Jackson, Esq. Lieut. Waghorn, r.u.i.s„ Royal
Charles Joyce, Esq. Nary
Frederick Lambe, Esq. Melvil Wilson, Esq.
Ilawsgns—Messrs. Currie and Co., Cernhill.

SOLICITORS—Messrs. Barron and Make, Bloomsbury-square.

i
India. Australia, China, and Ike adje.eent regions, conta n a popu-
lation of motor than kalt tke number of the inhabitants of the
globe, nal teem wish every product which soa minister to the wants

To carry out elfectnally and economically steam commulication
with those countries Is the abject of this Company, for whose ope-
rations there is Si ample and prolitstble field, especially as regards
our norsecons and valuable colonies in the Soothers Pacific, which
have an degassing intercourse with India as well as with England
—are the only portions of the British empire itqconsected by steam
navigation with the parent state, and for which a charter by time
overland route has been exclusively granted to this Company.
The route sanctioned by the Lords of the Admiralty for this Corn-
Vi& Ceylon, Singapore, aid Torres itraits, the advantages of
wkeh are, that Spdaey, the metroplitan capital of the whole of the
Anstralastan colonies, would be brought to a certainty within 64 or
B 6 days. f London (frequently is 60), and within less than 30 days
of India. The coal stations are convenient, excellent "al from the
pka at Newcastle, New South Wales, eaa be put on board there at
7s. to Ts. 61. per tern.
uses, with ftirms if application for shares, and further
Intannatisn ',lay be had on application at the offices of the Com-
-1"u1Y, where a copy of the ',loyal Charter of Incorporation may be
obtained.
OSlces, $4, Cornhill, London.

JOHN YATES, S.
London, England, 1848-02-03

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
lJ LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

DIRECTORS.
JOSEPH MOORE, M.D., Chairman.
George G. Babington, Esq. . Rev. Richard Garvey, M.A.
John Blackall, M.D. Joseph henry Green. Esq.
gir Benj. C. Brodie, Bart., F.R.S. Oliver Hargreave, Esq.
Rev. Alfred B. Clough, M.A. j Clement flue, M.D.
Samuel Cooper, Esq. Sarnua Merriman, M.D.
Rev. Thomas Dale, M.A. Andrew A. Mieville, Eiq.
Thomas Davies, Esq. John Rt. Mowbray, Esq.
James Dunlap, M.D. . Andrew Spottisvroode, Esq.

In addition to Assurance; on Healthy Lives, this Society continues
to grant Policies on the Lives of Persons subject to tout, asthma
rupture, and other diseases, on the payment of a Premium propor-
tioned to the increased risk. The plan of granting Assurances on
Invalid Lives originated with this office in the beginning of 1824.
Every description of Assurance may be effected with this Society,
and Policies are granted on the lives of persons In any station, and of
every age.
The Rates of Premium arc Lower than at most other offices.
BONUSES.

The two first Divisions averaged 221. per cent. on the premiums
paid ; the third 261. per cent. Tne foerth bonus, declared Jan. 1847,
averaged rather more than 361. per cent., and from the large amount
of Profit reserved for future appropriation and ether causes, the
Bonuses hereafter are expected to exceed that amount.
The Society's Income, which is steadily increasing, is now upwards
of 116,0001. per Annum.
Tables of Rates (with the last Report), can be obtained of
GEO. A. PINCIi..I.IW, Resident Secretary,
No. 99, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London.
London, England, 1848-02-03

COMIC TALES AND SKETCHES.
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In 2 vols. foolscap thio„ cloth, price les. W.,
COMIC. TALES and SKETCHES, Edited and
Illustrated by Mr. M. A. TITMARSII, Author of " Our
Street," " Vanity Fair," &c.
London : Teßg and Co., Pancras-lane.

BROC ICED 0 N'S PURE CUMBERLAND
LEAD, for DRAWING PENCILS. The Patentee having
bought the entire Stock of Crude Ilack Lead from the Cumberland
Company, is now ready to supply Pencil Manufacturers with ths
important article in a state of perfect purity, free from gilt, and con-
densed by his Patent Process to all degrees of hardness.
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London, England, 1848-02-03

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, WEDNESDAY.—The Firefly steam-
vessel, Lieutenant-Commanding T. C. Ponsonby, did
not sail last night, as expected. She went out of the
harbour and anchored at Spithead after sunset, sailing
at seven this morning. The mails were put on board
her in the harbour yesterday by M. Vandenbergh,
the Netherlands Vice-Consul. The crew were paid
two months' wages in advance, and sufficient care not
having been taken to guard against the admissio❑ of
spirits, such a quantity of an infamous deleterious
compound under that name obtained entrance, that
the crew were in a state of complete disorganization,
and eight were obliged to be removed to the flagship
quite intoxicated. An attempt was also made to
punish the fellows who were the cause, by introducing
liquor, of the disturbance, but it failed, from want of
evidence. Such liquor as was found on searching the
ship was started overboard.
The Meander, 44, Captain the Hon. H. Keppel,
sailed at seven last evening for the East Indies.
The Kite steam. vessel, Mr: Balliston, acting master
commanding, was removed also from the basin this
morning, and will sail to-morrow for Bermuda. She
is trying her compasses to day.
The Powerful, 84, Captain Hon. R. S. Dundas,
C. 8., was ordered to be docked to-day ; but the only
dock available for that purpose being the ens in which
the Undine now is, and that vessel not being ready
to come out, even temporarily, at present, it was
thought best to get the Powerful's masts in to-day,
and dock her if possible to-morrow. her fore and
main masts will be got in to-day, and the mizen• mast
and bowsprit to-morrow, after which she will be
taken into the basin, and if the Undine can be got
out she will ba docked.

The Aid lighter sailed with stores for Plymouth
this morning.
The Rochester lighter sailed to-day with stores for
Sheerness and Chatham.

The Sealark, 10, Commander W. B. Monypanny,
arrived this afternoon from Chatham. _ _

The Britannia, 120, which was brought down some
days since to be rigged in a great hurry by the dock-
yard hands, but which was never proceeded with
further than the first afternoon's work, was taken cut
of the basin back to her moorings this morning.
The Canopus, 84, Captain Moresby, C. 8., will be
the next line-of-battle ship withdrawn from th•
Tagus. She will be paid off at this port.
Mr. Frederick Cleeve, clerk, R.N. (1840), is ap-
pointed secretary to Rear-Admiral Mackay, at Cove.
Wind—westerly, light airs, 'weather beautifully
clear, fine, and warm.
London, England, 1848-02-03

NOTICES OF NOTION FOR WHICH NO PARTICULAR DAY

HAS BEEN FIXED.

Mr. Grantley Berkeley—Bill to amend the Coroners'
Bill.

Mr. John O'Connell—To take into consideration the
three petitions from the Boman Catholic Archbishops
and Bishops of Ireland (presented 26th November).
Mr. Pusey—Bill for the improvement of agricultural
tenant right in England and Wales.
Mr. Osborne—To call the attention of the House to
the state of the national defences of Great Britain and
Ireland.

Mr. Charles Pearson Bill to enable a magistrate
sittin4 at either of the Metropolitan Police-courts to in-
dorse on the warrant of commitment, in certain cases of
felony and misdemeanour, a certificate that in his judg-
ment it is not necessary to prefer an indictment against
the prisoner, and in such cases to empower the clerk of
the court at which such prisoner is to be tried, to filo an
information which Mull have the 3111110 effect $ if SU
London, England, 1848-02-03

G
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No. 17,273.] LONDON THURSDAY iv
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TENDERS FOR LOANS.

THE LONDON, BRIGHTON, and SOUTH
COAST RAILWAY COMPANY will receive TENDERS
for LOANS on Mortgage, in suns of 1,0007. and upwards, at
per cent. interest, payable half-yearly, and for periods not exceed-
ing scree years.

By order, T. J. BUCKTON, Secretary.
London Terminus, Jan. 31, 1818.