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London, England, 1846-03-05

Sub-Committee No. 2

After disposing of some private Bills, the Chairman called on the
LEEDS, IRT.A.ICICrIZI.D, AND MIDLAND

JUNCTION.

The object of the promoters of this Bill was to construct a railway
front the Midland Railway at Chevet Tunnel, near Wakefield, to
Leeds, in the West Riding of t!,e county of York. The amount of
capital was 400,0001.; the length of the line, 9 miles, 4 inches; and
2 chains.

The Committee having heard the formal evidence, declared that
the standing orders had been complied with
Engineer, Mr. T. Swanwick ; surveyor, James Alexander, Esq.;
I'arliamentar► agents, Messrs. Balmer and Dunstbrd ; solicitors,
Messrs. Scholey, Stewart, and Webster.
SHREWSBURY, OSWZSTRY, AND CHills—
Tx.n JUNCTION, AND NORTH WALKS
MINERAL RAILWAYS AMALGAMATION
The object of the promoters of this Bill was to obtain powers from
Parliament to effect the junctit•n between these two Companies, and
set forth that. the same would lead to a more efficient and economical
arrangement of the affairs.

The formal evidence haying been heard, the Committee found that
the standing orders had been complied with.

LONDON', BRISTOL, AND SOTITU WALES

DIRECT.

The object of this Rill was to connect London and Bristol by the
shortest line, and with South Wales. The length of the proposed
line was 36 miles, and the amount of capital 674,0001.
Engin er, Mr. T. Giles; solicitor, Mr. Nathan Giles ; Parlia-
mentary agents, Messrs. Dorrington and Ellicombe.
The formal evidence having been heard, the Committee decided
that the standing orders had been complied with.
This being Use last case we the list, the Committee adjourned,
shortly after two o'clock, till twelve o'clock to-morrow.

Sub-Committee No. 3

This Committee met to-day at ono o'clock. Thero were present
Mr. Aglionby (the chairman), Itr. Thurnely, Mr. Edward Buller,
and Mr. Stanfield.
London, England, 1846-03-05

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the popular Comedy, entitled MONEY. Prin-
clpal characters by Messrs. Webster, Buckstone, H. Holt, Brindal,
Hudson, Stuart, J. Bland, Mrs. Glover, Miss P. Horton, and
Mrs. Seymour.
The Band will perform the Overture, " La Refine d'un Jour,"
Quadrille, "Le Roi d'Yvetot," "Czarina Mazourk," and the Waltz,
"Lovs's Serenade."

.....
After which a New Comic Drama, ealled TEIE IRISH POST.
Characters by Messrs. J. Bland, Tilbury, Mrs. Hamby, &c.
To be followed by a New Farce, called LEND ME FIVE SIM-
:INDS. Mr. Golight;y, Mr.l3u,ltstone ; Capt. Phobbs, Mr. Tilbury;
Capt. Spruce, Mr. Brindal ; Mrs. Major Phobbs, Miss P. 11"rton.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY.

It is respectfUlly announced that Mrs. Keeley, having recovered
from her indisposition, will have the honour of appearing This
Evening in " The Cricket on the Hearth," and in the New Bur-
lesque of " The Marble Maiden."
TH IS EVENING

Will be performed THE CRICKET OS THE HEARTH. Dot,
Mrs. Keeley.
After which (first time) a New Extravaganza, entitled THE
MARBLE MAIDEN. Characters by Mr. Keeley, Mr. A. Wigan,
Mrs. Keeley, and Miss LlMlaw (her first appearance).
To conclude with the new successfnl Burlesque, entitled THE
ENCHANTED HORSE ; or, Prince Firouz Schah of Persia and
the Princess of Bengal. Principal Characters by Messrs. Keeley,
Wigan, F. Matthews, Collier, Turner, Kinloch, &c. ; .11es,
Keeley, Villars, Hodson, G; ove, Howard, Arden, &c.

Stalls, 51. ; Boxes, -4s. ; Pit, 23. ; Gallery, 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a New Drama, entitled THE MYSTERIOUS
STRANGER. Principal characters sustained by Madame Celeste,
Messrs. Wright, 0. Smith, &c.
To be followed by TAMING A TARTAR ; or, Magic ani Ma-
zourkaphobia. In which Messrs. Paul Bedford and Wright, Miss
Woolgar, Madame Celeste, &c. will perform.
To conclude with a New Farce, entitled THE PHANTOM
BREAKFAST. Supported by Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. Wright, Miss
Woolgar, &c.

On Monday Next will be produced a New Drama, in Two Acts, called,

THE CABIN BOY.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STILEET.
THIS EVENING,

IV,II be performed Shakspeare's Comedy of MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING. Benedick, Mr. Wallack; Dogberry, Mr. Compton ;
Verges, Mr. Oxberry ; Leonato, Mr. C. Fisher ; Don Pedro, Mr. J.
Vining; Beatrice, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with a New Grand Dramatic Masque, entitled THE
RUINS OF ATHENS. Principal characters by Messrs. Wallack,
L. Mnrray, Oxberry, Roxby, Compton, C. Fisher, J. Vining,
Courtney, Leffler, Paulo, Gilbert, Mrs. Stirling, Miss Stanley, Miss
Bailin, Mdlle . Duval, &c. &c.
London, England, 1846-03-05

STANDING ORDERS' COMMITTEE.

The following resolutions were reported from this Committee :-
1. That, in the case of the Dundee and Arbroath Railway Exten-
sion petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That
the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
2. That, in the case of the Leicester and Bedford Railway petition,
the standing orders ought to he dispensed with : —That the parties
be permitted to proceed with their hill.
3. That, in the case of the Norfolk Railway Extension (Stow-
market, Wymondham, and Attleborough Branch) petition, the
standing of ders ought to be dispensed with : —That the parties be
permitted to proceed with their Bill.
4. That, in the case of the North Staffordshire Railway (Potteries
line) petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with:—That
the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
5. That, in the case of the Liverpool and Preston and Manchester
and Southport Railway petition, the standing orders ought to be die
penned with: —That the parties be permitted to proceed with their
Bill.

6. That, in the cue of the Lancashire and Werth Yorkshire Rail-
way petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with a—That
the parties be p erraitted to proceed with their Bill.
7. That, in the sue of the Wear Dock Beltway Petition, the stand-
ing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be per-
mitted to proceed with their Bill.

8. That, In the case of the Lynn and Ely, and Ely and Hunting-
don, and Lynn and Dereham Railway Companit-■ 'Amalgamation
petition, the stan tang order ought not to be dispensed with.
9. That, in the case of the Berk); and Rants Railway (Mungsrford
London, England, 1846-03-05

SIMMONDS'S COLONIAL.

In the present Number we have a paper on the growth
and production of Indian corn, or maize, and the manu-
facture of sugar from the stalk, which should be studied
attentively by every practiail agriculturist, for, if we
mistake not, maize is destined ere long to be an impor-
tant article of diet in this country, and its cultivation
will, in many districts, be a source of profit to the oc-
cupier of land. It yields magnificent crops, and its im-
portance " will soon be felt in the new application of it
to the ma,nufactnre a sugar from the stalk, and-oil from
the meal." As it is grown extensively in the British
American provinces, there can be little doubt but that,
as far as climate is concerned, it could be cultivated in
this country. To those who feel inclined to try the
ex-
periment,
the following information may be useful
A clay soil is not congenial to the growth of Indian corn ;
the best preparation for it is a clover ley, made rich by ma-
nure. If the manure is long and unfermented, spread it on
the sod and plough in with a clean smooth furrow. But if
the manure consists of compost, 91. if it has been made fine
by fermentation, spread it on the furrow after the land has
been plpughed, and incorporate it in the earth by thorough
harrowing. Plough but once, and spare no means to do it
thoroughly. Plant early; keep the crop free from weeds, by
frequently stirring the soil with the cultivator and hoe; and
avoid hilling, especially for corn?'
We have, in addition to thioa,per, an interesting ac-
coutit of Captain Sturt's expcft-, ion into the_intertor of
Australia, and several vatiaste articles on Colonial
iittitistiefs
London, England, 1846-03-05

ROOD'S MAGAZINE.

The principal feature in the March number of this
periodical is the commencement of an historical romance,
entitled, "Nell Gwynne, or the Court of the Stuarts."
Some conception may be formed of its character when
we remark that it is thoroughly Ainsworthian, a more
precise imitation of manner and incident cannot po-sibly
he conceived, the resemblance is little short (to employ a
paradox) of identity. Being anonymous, all kinds of
conjectures as to the authorship may be indulged in
ad libitum. And while we cannot for a moment
fix the paternity upon Mr. Ainsworth, we must
be allowed to designate the author as his other self.
The story opens in the dilapidated and abandoned pre-
cincts of Whitefriars, otherwise known as Alsatia ;
pistols are fired to frighten rats from subterraneous
passages, night-prowlers are soundly cudgelled, thunder
rolls overhead, house-doors are burst open, and trap-
doors lifted up, giving all lovers of the wonderful a dish
precisely to their palate. Among the personages intro
duced are the heroine (of course)—very faintly and
feebly done is this sketch, by the way—a nameless knight
(as a matter of neceessity. very handsome); a king of the
canting crew, christened in the true slang as " Rum•
dumber ;" and a young lady disguised as—O thou origi-
nal novelist !—a page. The whole closes in the most
admired confusion ; and altogether the first instalment
of this romance is of the usual cut-and-thrust, highly-
peppered, and ridiculously impossible style. As an-
other specimen of a well-known genus in fiction, " Nell
Gwynne" is satisfactory. A jocose paper on the" Ana-
tomy of Ghosts" follows ; and immediately afterwards
comes a continuation of the " Bushranger of Van Die-
men's Land." Ono sonnet we must, in cheer grati-
tude, transcribe ; it is by that right exquisite son-
neteer, J. Jones :

MOONLIGHT ON THE WATERS.
"If, from the gorgeous sun, more genial rays,
To warm and cheer humanity, unite;
His sister-regent of the skies displays
A more suggestive, soul-communing light—
In this the mystical and vast we trace;
In that a festal joy for all our race.
Forth on the fancy's musings I o'er the sea,
The moon creates a causeway with her beams,
Capacious in its shining pageantry,
And broad and firm, tho' undulous it seems.
Awe creeps upon us as the distance blends,
So glassy cold, with space that never ends;
And our thoughts reach it, chasten'd and subdued.
The flesh is weak to grasp the spheral solitude."
Other articles of various merit impart a very tolerable
interest to the twenty-seventh number of the Comic
Miscellany.
London, England, 1846-03-05

TIN WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, MARCH 5.
THERMuMETER, Lowest, 45; Highest, 55; Noon, 5

BAROMETER, 29.65.

Wurn W.N.W., morning, rain: afternoon, fine.

man WATER AT LONMON-tiRIDGE THfS DAY.
Morning .. 5 minutes after G. I Evening 21 minutes after 7.
London, England, 1846-03-05

DOLMAN'S MAGAZINE.

We regret to find in the present number of this'rnaob m-
zine the following announcement:—
"NOTE PROM THE Enrrou.—Having, thus far, addressed
our readers as 'the Editor of Dolman's Magazine,' we think
it right to state to them that they will hear from us no longer
in that character. This number is the last which we shall
have the pleasure of carrying through the press. It is deemed
desirable that the conductor of the publication should reside
in London. In resigning, therefore, the post of Editor of
Dolman's Magazine, we have to thank those writers who
have, thus far, supported us, and have corresponded with us
in so courteous a spirit as to have often tempted us to throw
aside our incognito and claim them as personal friends.
Cheerfully, also, do we recognize our obligation to those re
viewers who have so generally approved our endeavours to
establish a periodical which, representing feelings we would
believe to be those of British Catholics, should contain no
expression calculated to embitter the social relations of any
class, to offend the sincerity of the religionist, or the self-
respect of the gentleman and scholar. Respecting ourselves
and others, our Protestant contemporaries have treated us
with respect. May the approbation which the public press
has so generously bestowed upon us, be continued to our
successor !"

It is with regret that we take leave of the talented,
warm-hearted, gentlemanly-minded man, who has hitherto
edited !this Magazine, and to whose care and judgment it
is mainly indebted for the high character which it has
acquired. May his successor tread in his footsteps.

GREAT CHORAL MEETING
IN AID OF THE HULLAH TESTIMONIAL
FUND.

A second meeting of the pupils of Mr. Hullah was held
last evening at Exeter-hall ,for the purpose of giving a grand
choral performance, for the benefit of the Hullah Testimo-
nial Fund, in aid of the erection of a new •Music Hall. On
this occasion Mr. W. H. Seguin lent his assistance. The
first part of the performance consisted of sacred music; the
second of secular music ; the whole concluding with the
National Anthem. Mr. May officiated as conductor. Nothing
could exceed the precision and the accuracy of the choral
singers, and their proficiency 'bears ample testimony to the
plan of Wilhelm, and to the assiduity of Mr. Hullah as a
teacher.
London, England, 1846-03-05

PUBLICATIO-iS.

THE GREAT BELL OF ST. PAUL'S
will be a weekly ',Ne wspaper, the size of the aspatch, edited
by two Members of Parliament, and conducted in each department
by the most eminent literati. To insure a proper knowledge of public
events, and for the promction of better taste in newspaper interest
among the people in general, THE GREAT BELL OF ST. PAUL'S
will be published on the 21st of March, at Threepence each number.
Advertisements and communications for the Proprietor to be sent
to Lewes and Lowe, City Advertisement and General Steam Printing
Offices, 3, Castle-court, Cornhill.
London, England, 1846-03-05

SPORTING REVIEW.

" The High Mettled Racer," after a picture by Her-
ring, is wonderfully spirited—it is a very creditable
frontispiece to the Sporting Review for March. The
literary portion of the magazine is proportionably ex-
cellent. Craven's chapter on " The Royal Hounds,"
will be read with much interest ; while to all admirers
of the facetious or the descrirtive, " The Griffin's Re-
vrngP," and " My First Horse," will be very acceptable.
With othe.r miscellaneous contributions, the Review is a
fair specimen of its average merit.
London, England, 1846-03-05

THE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE.

Nell compiled, and elaborately complete in its several
departments, this quarterly journal—by the way the
title sounds something 'lke a bull—must be a welcome
periodical to agricalturists. None of the novelties of
science in relation to this branch of industry are for-
gotten ; in proof of which the present number contains
a perspicuous essay on " The Electro-Culture of Farm
Crops," one of the most marvellous and interesting of
the phenomena broached by our living philosophers.
" The Farmer's Note Book" again, teems with practical
hints, and would prove good reading to any tenant-farmer
in the United kingdom. Of the tables of the public
revenue, showing the nett produce of the year last past,
we can only observe that it is drawn up with very lauda-
ble accuracy and clearness : one circumstance in these
tables we would especially call the attention of agri-
culturists to, namely, the remarkable increase in the
price of butcher's meat in January, 1846, compared with
'hat of December, 1845. Let them candidly bear this in
recollection when the protection agitation is mooted in
their presence, or when the presentemergency is treated
lightly. Besides the original matter contained in the
journal itself, a careful digest of the " Transactions
of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland,"
is appended : an addition which materially enhances the
value of the publication.
London, England, 1846-03-05

THIS EVENING

Will be performed a New Drama, entitled THE RAJA. OF
NAGPORE ; or, the Sacred Elephants of the Pagoda. In which the
whole of the extensive resources of the Establishment will be
brought into requisition.
Brilliant Scenes of the Circle, combining tke unequalled Feats of
the British and Foreign Company.
The whole to conclude with the favourite Farce of ANIMAL
MAGNETISM ; or, Love and Physic.
London, England, 1846-03-05

THE BRITISH CHURCHMAN.

The character of this magazine is strictly in accord-
ance with its title. Among its articles —the most
apropos is the one devoted to a consideration of " Ab-
solution and Dr. Piney's Sermon ;" but the one which
must attract its reader's attention soonest is respecting
" The State of the Country." " Developements of the
Papacy" reaches its fifth chapter: of its tolerance we
cannot trouble ourselves to speak. One thing, however,
we would remind the Rumor—the time has arrived
when nicknames cannot render argument sounder, or
enforce one side of a controversy in the slightest de-
gree. With other contributions of a more discursive
nature, the L'hurchnian fills its allotted number of pages.

ALIIIANACK OF THE MONTH.
Whoever enjoys a digestive of laughter, let him get
wti.n:de doubtrfo bi oft o findingf
this little comical varlet of a book :—we will wager
a gbod waistcoat-full of chucklings, and mellow
to boot. Gilbert a Beckett, as penman,
and Doyle,
g aseat ilm
; en
i ct is an
rare morsels of drollery, sufficient to put one on good
is—great
pencilman,
wonderful
terms even with the blustering winds of March ? " The
Co
burlesque,
:hckney Mariner," a parody of Coleridge's renowned
poem
especially with the basso reltevo illustrations. The
" Fashionable Novel, in Three Chapters," too, is an
achievement : it is horribly true to the originals. Some
serious curmudgeons might look upon this atom of a
brochure from the Punch office, as an affront upon the
public—to which opinion we can only say—let every
one rush into the nearest bookseller's, and—pocket
" the affront."

SPORTING REVIEW.
" The High Mettled Racer," after a picture by Her-
ring, is wonderfully spirited—it is a very creditable
frontispiece to the Spoiling Review for March. The
literary portion of the magazine is proportionably ex-
cellent. Craven's chapter on " The Royal Hounds,"
" The Griffin's Re-
ll be very acceptable.
will be read with much tutere.st while to all admirers
the Review is a
volvef
ttgthiee,
0" t fhaanecrde ustsiQyour
Fa tniheresotudHie scocorrns)
Horse,
br
weti,it.
ions,
fair specimen of its average merit.
London, England, 1846-03-05

ENROLMENT OF THE MILITIA.

Mr. T. DUNCOMBE presented several petitions from
different places against the enrolment of the militia.
CORN LAWS.

Mr. BRIGHT said that he wished to call the atten-
tion of the House to a petition from the inhabitants of the
Shetland Isles. It was signed by almost every adult
male inhabitant in the whole 46 islands—to the num-
ber of 7,000. They were all fishermen, and they
complained that they had great difficulty in disposing
of their produce. The were also obliged to pay unna-
turally high prices for what they consumed, as the
islands did not produce half enough food for them. They
therefore prayed that the corn-laws mightbe abolisked, as
during the 30 years they had been in existence they had
deprived the fishermen of the fair reward of their labour,
He also presented a petition from Mr. Ashur Ander-
son, a merchant of London, but a native of the Shetland
Isles, which stated facts corroborative of those stated in
the former petition, and prayed for the immediate and
total abolition of the corn-laws.
COUNTY ELECTIONS.

Mr. H. ELPHINSTONE said that he wished to give
notice that he would, on that day fortnight, move for
leave to bring in a Bill to limit the polling at county
elections to one day.
THE NEW POOR-LAW.

Mr. FERRAND gave notice that he should move as
an amendment to the motion of the Hon. Member for
Andover, " that they also inquire into the administra-
tion of the New Poor-law throughout England and
Wales

In answer to a question from Mr. V. SMITH,
Sir R. PEEL said, that before the conclusion of the
debate on the corn-law question, he should luy upon the
table of the House a Bill for a new law of settlement, and
also a Bill for the levying of parochial rates. He did not
wish, however, to take any discussion upon them until
afterwards.
London, England, 1846-03-05

BANKERS'

This valuable and cleverly-conducted periodical pro-
gresses with its usual ability. Its selection of articles
for March is judicious and happily timed; and a tone of
real truth and integrity pervades every expression of
opinion. " Suggestions for a Decimal Currency': is
worthy of very general perusal ; it is singularly original,
and at the first blush looks really very feasible. Whether
on reducing the theory to practice much confusion might
not result to book-keeping generally, instead of bringing
with it increased simplicity, a trial can alone testify.
" Special Burdens' upon Banking and Commerce" is
the old song of " Special Burthena upon Agriculture"
to an entirely new tune. We renommend it to all pro-
tectionistv ; perhaps; however, they may regard it as
merely a pa,quinade upon themselves—and;'as•far as the
title of the paper is concerned, it is SO decidedly. With-

out transcribing the table of contents, we could not do
justice to this number of the Bankers' Magazine ; • we
therefore refer every one curious as to our commercial
prosperity to its pages. .

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ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITET-

During thd Doetor Bachhoffner has been giving
a series of lectures on astronoifiy in the theatre of this
most useful institution. His remarks on the Ci.y.p&rJean
system, aided by effective diagrams, showed the incor-
rectness of the opinions of Ptolemy and Tycho on this
scien9e.. These elementary lectures, totally divested of
the tramels of scientific technicalities, were well adapted
to the capacity of the young. His opinion that a man
versed in, astronomy, and professing to be an atheist,
mast be a madman, was evidently mist satisfactory to
his audience. These lectures will continue three times
a week during Lent. The Learned Doctor was accompa-
nied during his lectures by Doctor Wallis, musical di
rector to the above establishment, and organist of St.
Paul's, Herne-hill, on an extraordinary new musical
instrument, called the "melodian " invented by Mr.
Groves, a 'native of Dublin, The singular volume
and power of so small and portable an instrument has
'excited the strongest surprise amongst all who heard it.
Its dimensions are only 18 inches by 22 inches, and four
'or five inches deep, being, in fact, no larger than a lady's
writing-desk, and when it is unclasped it prelents two
chambers to view, one is opened by a spring out of view,
the other is found by pressing on the chamber. On the
top chamber are ivory studs in the order of a piano-
forte keys with the flats or sharps, and it has the extent
of four octaves, from F in the bass to F in alt. in the
treble, In the act of performing the motion of the
wrists, by pressing on the chamber keeps up a continu-
ous strain of wind on the vibrators, arid in this point it
differs from all portable hand instruments, and by the
discretion of the performer, produces effects from the
soft passages to the strong hora effects of the organ. -
It is best adapted for church music, but from its quick-
ness of touch, rapid passages can likewise be performed.
London, England, 1846-03-05

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DR. CU LVERW L ON 3,IARMAGF 4,
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Contents :—On Matrimonial Eligibility and Unfitness—Laws
Paternity—Phenomena of Gestation—On Maternal influence—On
infelicitous and unproductive Unions—Curiosities of Medical Experi-
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CHASTITY ; its ABUSES and DISEASES (71 Engravings).
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of obtaining a 'valuable work of art, an impression of a line-
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OYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION
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days, illustrated by a beautiful DISSOLVING ORRERY, accoom-
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Just Published, in a sealed envelope, price 2s. 6d., and seat tree, on
receipt of a Post-office Order for as. 6d.
ANLY HEALTH: a Popular Inquiry into
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the destructive consequences of excessive indulgenc,) terminating in
Mental and Nervous Debility, Local or Constantlona; Weakness, In-
digestion, and Consumption. Including a comprehensive Dissertation
on MARRIAGE, Incontinence, and Celibacy. Illustrated with
Cases, &c.
By C. J. LUCAS and Co., Consulting Surgeons,
No. 60, Newman-street, Oxford-street, London.

And sold by Brittain, 11, Paternoster-row; J. Gordon, 146, Lea-
deni iall-street ; and all Booksellers.
CAUTlON.—Complaints having reached us that several persons
wishing to purchase our work, entitled "Manly Health," have bad
placed in their hands a fraudulent infringement of our copyright, p ro-
duced by illiterate and dishonourable men, and which, though bearing
a close resemblance of title, is utterly valueless; Ye deem it a duty,
by way of protection, to caution the public against being duped ty
such base imitations.
Persons desirous of obtaining the above work, and not Wishing to
apply to a bookseller for the same, may, to insure secrecy, have it
direct from the Authors, by enclosing 3s. Cd., or Postage Stamp.
" The best of all Mends is the professional friend, and in no shape
can he be consulted with greater safety and secrecy than in " Lucas
on Manly Health."— The New Bell's Weekly Messenger,
Messrs. Lucas and Co. are to be consulted from Ten till Two, and
from Five till Eight in the evening, at their residence, No. 60, New-
man-street, Oxford-street, London, and country patients may he
successfully treated, on minutely describing their case, and enclosing
the usual fee of 11. for advice.
London, England, 1846-03-05

BANKERS'

This valuable and cleverly-conducted periodical pro-
gresses with its usual ability. Its selection of articles
for March is judicious and happily timed; and a tone of
real truth and integrity pervades every expression of
opinion. " Suggestions for a Decimal Currency': is
worthy of very general perusal ; it is singularly original,
and at the first blush looks really very feasible. Whether
on reducing the theory to practice much confusion might
not result to book-keeping ger.erally, instead of bringing
with it increased simplicity, a trial can alone testify.
" Special Burdens' upon Banking and Commerce" is
the old song of " Special Burthens upon Agriculture"
to an entirely new tune. We recommend it to all pro-
tectionists ; perhaps, however, they may regard it as
merely a pasquinade upon themselves—and, as far as the
title of the paper is concerned, it is so decidedly. With-

out transcribing the table of contents, we could not do
justice to this number of the Bankers' Magazine ; we
therefore refer every one curious as to our commercial
prosperity to its paees.
London, England, 1846-03-05

HOOD'S MAGAZINE.

The principal feature in the March number of this
periodical is the commencement of an historical romance,
entitled, "Nell Gwynne, .or the Court of the Stuarts."
Some conception may be formed of its character when
we remark that it is thoroughly Ainsworthian, a more
precise imitation of manner and incident cannot po-sibly
be conceived, the resemblance is little short (to employ a
paradox) of identity. Being anonymous, all kinds of
conjectures as to the authorship may be indulged in
ad libitum. And while we cannot for a moment
fix the paternity upon Mr. Ainsworth, we must
be allowed to designate the author as his other self.
The story opens in the dilapidated and abandoned pre-
cincts of Whitefriars, otherwise known' as Alsatia ;
pistols are fired to frighten rats from subterraneous
passages, night-prowlers are soundly cudgelled, thunder
rolls overhead, house-doors are burst open, and trap
doors lifted up, giving all lovers of the wonderful a dish
precisely to their palate. Among the personages intro-
duced are the heroine (of course)—very faintly and
feebly done is this sketch, by the way—a nameless knight
(as a matter of nec(!essity. very handsome); a king of the
canting crew, christened in the true slang as " Rum•
dumber ;" and a young lady disguised as—O thou origi-
nal novelist page. The whole closes in the most
admired confusion ; and altogether the first instalment
of this romance is of the usual cut-and-thrust, highly-
peppered, and ridiculously impossible style. As an-
other specimen of a well-known genus in fiction, " Nell
Gwynne" is satisfactory. A jocose paper on the " Ana-
tomy of Ghosts" follows ; and immediately afterwards
comes a continuation of the " Bushranger of Van Die-
men's Land." Ono sonnet we must, in cheer grati-
tude, transcribe ; it is by that right exquisite son-
neteer, J. Jones :
MOONLIGHT ON THE WATERS.
" If, from the gorgeous sun, more genial rays,
To warm and cheer humanity, unite ;
His sister-regent of the skies displays
A more suggestive, soul-communing light—
In this the mystical and vast we trace;
In that a festal joy for all our race.
Forth on the fancy's musings ! o'er the sea,
The moon creates a causeway with her beams,
Capacious in its shining pageantry,
And broad and firm, tho' undulous it seems.
Awe creeps upon us as the distance blends,
So glassy cold, with space that never ends;
And our thoughts reach it, chasten'd and subdued.
The flesh is weak to grasp the spheral solitude."
Other articles of various merit impart a very tolerable
interest to the twenty-seventh number of the Comic
Miscellany.
London, England, 1846-03-05

MRS. TROLLOPE'S NEW NOVEL.
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. T liE R OBER T SE S.
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" The Vicar of Wrexhill," &c.
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Now ready in 2 vols. Sees. price 235. bound,
Toar TIIE CAPTIVITY OF
NAPOLEON,
AT ST. HELENA.
By GENERAL COUNT MONTHOLON,
"Vow First Translated and Published from the Author's Original
Manuscript.
" General Montholon, Napoleon's Companion in Exile and Testa-
mentary Executor, has determined, by detailed and honest state-
ments, to bring everything connected with this important event be-
fore the eyes of civilised Europe. We have read his volumes with
intense interest and curiosity, and we are eager to acknowledge the
general good sense, right feeling, and strong desire for impartiality
that have signalised them. They contain innumerable passages of
interest, amusement, and information.,'—Court Journal.
" This lmt,ortant work contains so many opinions given by the
Emperor himself upon the more important events of his life, that it
becomes an indispensable complement to all histories of the
epoch The work, indeed, eontains more of the intimate thoughts
and projects of Napoleon than any that has hitherto been published."
—New Monthly.
Henry Colburn, Publisher. 13, Great Marlberough-strect.

RAILWAY SIZAR ES BY PUBLIC SALE.
MESSItS. LAMOND, SMALE, AND
LAMOND, Railway Share Auctioneers, beg to thank their
Friends and the Public for their continued support and patronage,
and to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
WV place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY. at One o'clock„ at the
Hall of Commerce, rhreadneedle-street, London, to which place all
favours, containing instructions, are respectfully requested to be
addressed.
All Serip and Share Certificates must be deposited for exa-
mination at least one day previously to their being offered ; and
ad,vAces of results will be forwarded by the first post after the sale,
and the proceeds immediately disposed of according to instructions.
Offices, Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London.
London, England, 1846-03-05

ALMANACK OF THE MONTH.

Whoever enjoys a digestive of laughter, let him get
this little comical varlet of a book :—we will wager
him a good waistcoat-full of cbucklings, and mellow
chucklings to boot. Gilbert a Beckett, as penman,
and Doyle, as pencilman, what doubt of finding some
rare morsels of drollery, sufficient to put one on good
terms even with the blustering winds of March ? " The
Cockney Mariner," a parody of Coleridge's renowned
poem is—great ; it is a wonderful bit of burlesque,
especially with the basso relievo illustrations. The
" Fashionable Novel, in Three Chapters." too, is an
achie►ement : it is horribly true to the originals. Some
serious curmudgeons might look upon this atom of a
brochure from the Punch office, as an affront upon the
public—to which opinion we can only say—let every
one rush into the nearest bookseller's, and—pocket
" the affront."
London, England, 1846-03-05

LYNN AND ELY (SPALDING ExrEivsxoN),

The Committee resumed their consideration of the petition for this
lino.

Mr. VENABLE/ contended that the 23d standing order had not been
complied with, inasmuch as the plans were deposited with the
clerk of the peace tor the Isle of Ely, whereas, they ought to have
been deposited with the clerk of the peace for the county of Cam-
bridge. The Isle of Ely was not a county, nor a division of the
county of Cambridge, although it had a clerk of the peace who ex-
ercised a jurisdiction independent of the county of Cambridge. The
borotigh of Liverpool had a clerk of the peace who was uncon-
nected with the clerk of the peace for the county of Lancaster,
but it could never be pretended that a deposit with the clerk of the
peace for Liverpool was sufficient for that county.
The CHAIRMAN over-ruled the objection, and decided that for all
the purposes of publicity, and according to the true meaning of the
standing order, it bad been properly complied with.
The petition for leave to bring iu tie Bill was then declared to
have been proved.
London, England, 1846-03-05

EDINBURGH, FEU. 28.

STOCK Excriawnt. The sales are—Ayr and Galloway, 40s. —Cale-
donian Extension, 453.—Direet Northern, 48s. —Edinburgh and
Northern (Newport), 21s. 6d.--Edinburgh and Perth, G2s. Gd.—
North British, Ext.. tnsion to Carbalo, 50s.—Scottish Central, New,
B!n—Scottish Grand Junction, 35s.—Stirling and Dunfe rmllne, 433. GC
London, England, 1846-03-05

lUffrtting .111 t

LONDON, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1846.

The SPEAKER took the Chair at Twelve o'clock.
After a number of railway Bills had been read a second
time and committed,
Lord Dmataxir presented a petition from the inhabitants
of Stirling for the immediate repeal of the corn-laws.
Mr. GROSVENOR presented two petitions from Tipperary in
favour of protection to agriculture.
L
Mr. C. BULER
gave prevent vexatious objections
that he would bring in a Bill
toT being made against voters.
Lord Joins A x lseene moved
Bequests for Pious and Chariteacliil e the second reading of the
Purposes Bill ; the object
of which he stated wag, to remedy the litigation and abuses
which were constantly produced the existing law, and
which would always remain while t feelings of humanity
veere not in unison with the acts on the Statute
the Book. The
alteration
Bioisn hoofpthoef
Don. Member supported the necessity
law by reading extracts from a report ofa
London, and other documents.
sir JAMES GRAHAM opposed the second reading te f
adopted to
nteioriny,
former
Bill, and contended that the present law was bescade
the feelings of the people. Since the question wasaftootpre
formerly
brought under his notice he had given it serious
bat he could discover no reason to induce him to change his
opinions. The Right llon. Baronet having entered
.to a lengthened explanation of the details of the measure,
avid having observed that all personal property was exempt
front the operation of the present enactment, concluded by
expressing his determination to support the existing law,
and theefore he would move that the Bill be read a second
time that day six mouths.
Mr. P. ,flowaito supported the second reading of the Bill.
Mr. MosCcrom MILNF.S also supported the present Bill.
Sir GEORGE GREY entirely concurred in the opinions ex-
pressed by the Secretary for the Home Department. He by
zlo means considered that the law was in a perfect state at
present, and he would have been prepared to have supported
, New proper amendments which might have been moved, but
h..' did not consider the measure laid before them adapted to
the vemedy of the anomalies which it was admitted by all
exist vi in the present enactment, and he would therefore
give h le utmost support to the amendment.
Lot i Ceiyg—.The manner in whieli the Bill was met by the
last swelter was very different frdha the mode in which it
bas been treated by the Right Hononrable Baronet.
Tile forrate• admitted that there were defects in the
operation of the present law; the latter refused to admit
such a fact, anti took his stand on the experience of a cen-
tury, as the presof of its efficiency. But the Right Hon.
Baronet himself yeas one of the greatest Innovators upon
.that experience, and therefore it ill became him to adopt
gcch a principle of conduct in its defence. The Right Hon,
ronet had admitted the principle of very extensive relax-
%co n in the Irish Charitable Bequests Bill, yet he refused to
• s it of the slightest in the English
a Tv R. 'litmus expressed his strong disapprobation of the
Ch Citable Bequests Billovhich had been extendedl
to Ire..
London, England, 1846-03-05

MRS. TROLLOPE'S NEW NOVEL.
Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
T " RORER T S E S.
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By Mrs. TROLLOPE,
authoress of " The Barnabys in America," " The Attractive Man,"
" The Vicar of Wrexhill," &C.
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London, England, 1846-03-05

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" The Vicar of Wrexhill," &c.
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HISTORY OF THE CAPTIVITY OF
NA.POLEON,

AT ST. HELENA.
By GENERAL COUNT MONTHOLON,
Now First Translated and Published from the Author's Original
.Manuscript.
" General 3fontholon, Napoleon's Companion In Exile and Testa-
mentary Executor, has determined, by detailed and honest state-
went', to bring everything connected with this important event be-
fore the eyes of civilised Europe. We have read his volumes with
intense interest and curiosity, and we are eager to acknowledge the
general good sense, right feeling, and strong desire for impartiality
that have signalised them. They contain innumerable passages of
Interest, amusement, and infonnation.,'—Court Journal.
" This important work contains so many opinions given by the
Emperor himself upon the more important events of his life, that it
becomes an indispensable complement to all histories of the
epoch. The work, indeed, contains more of the intimate thoughts
and projects of Napoleon than any that has hitherto been published."
—New Monthly.
London, England, 1846-03-05

POLICE IN TELLIGENC

SOUTHWARK. do°
000°
0
Edward Gordon, a man, about 35 years of age, wt.,.Ntt c- ,treo
bar, before Mr. Cottenham, charged with stealing A Voller
the house of a geetleman named 151ackmore, ~tj
Horselydown. c‘v
On Monday morning, about eight o'clock, the lunto- O.A ;044
Mr. Blackmore's house, and said he had been Sep' to 0
.0,00
with a bottle of ink, at the same time handing a ustetsln to o'4
demanding half-a-crown. While the latter went tips at 004
inquiries about it, the prisoner decamped with a gre Pie
21* 25., which was hanging in the hall. CO'
On Tuesday the prisoner went to the house of Mr.
_oto
school-street, Horsely down, and presenting a elow—_. bsif'S'oll4l.:
bottle of patent ink, demanded, as in the former 00! for:,
The servant, however, suspecting him detained AT; Vigo:
policeman gave him into custody. in his pear°, „iledto,
several notes, of which the following is a copy grae, '
of March, 1846, for a bottle of patent ink, 98.
of ,0
MasoThn, 14, Fish-street-hill, City."
e peliceman said the prisoner answered the
who had carried on the same trick in various parts of
he was therefore remanded until Monday.

•
Af')'
_
MARKET NE Iv yEsT.Dflp ~
CORN-EXCELA.MTGILmoderste 11/Prfllololl4
We have again to report the arrival of a very r, „, oil 0
Wheat for our market, consequently the standswss ls,
with samples. Although the attendance of buyers gesSo/0
finest qualities of both rod and white commanded re'F,g
very full prices; while the value of other kinds •_`.,d DO, 1r
ported. For foreign Wheat there was a fair denis; 00'04
any improvement in value. Holders of Co'
were again firm, and would not sell except £t 0.0 dOot,
Malting Barley, the supply of which was small, :"10.103 09:41
at Monday's prices. In other kinds comparativ!L ‘07,04
The Malt trade was steady, at late rates. Oats we.7.„0001.'
at quite as much money ; but all other article" "-
r.
little attention. PP-0
OW 1,/
1,770 41. /

Wheat.
1,741 qrs.

English . .....
Irish ........
Foreign ......
London, England, 1846-03-05

THE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE.

Well compiled, and elaborately complete in its several
departments, this quarterly journal—by the way the
title.spundswelcome something like a buil—must be a
periodical to agriculturists. " None of the novelties of
science in relation to, this branch of • industry are for-
gotten ; in proof of which the present number contains
a perspicuous essay on " The Electro-Culture of Farm
Crops," one of the most marvellous and interesting of
the phenomena broached by our living philosophers.
" The Farmer's Note Book" again, teems with practical
hints, and would prove good reading to any tenant-farmer
iu the United Kingdom. Of the tables of the public
revenue, showing the nett produce of the year last past,
we can only observe that it is drawn up with very lauda-
ble accuracy and clearness : one circumstance in these
tables we would especially call the attention of agri-
culturists to, namely, the remarkable increase in the
price of butcher's meat in January, 1846, compared with
that of December, 1845. Let them candidly bear this in
recollection when the protection agitation is mooted in
their presence, or when the presentemergency is treated
lightly. Besides the original matter contained in the
journal itself, a careful digest of the " Transactions
of the Highland and Agricultural Society- of Scotland,"
is appended : an addition which materially enhances the
value 'of the publication.

THE BRITISH CHURCHMAN.
The character of this magazine is strictly in accord-
ance with its title. Among its articles the most
apropos is the one devoted to a consideration of " Ab-
solution and 1)r. PuFey's Sermon ;" but the one which
must attract its reader's attention soonest is respecting
".The State of the Country." " Developements of the
Papacy" reaches its fifth chapter ; of its tolerance we
cannot trouble ourselves to speak. One thing, however,
we would remind the author—the time has arrived
when nicknames cannot render argument sounder, or
enforce one side of a controversy in the slightest de-
gree. With other contributions of a more discursive
nature, the ;Aurchman fills its allotted number of pages.