The Sun.
London, England, 1848-10-21 00:00:00

MAW! T. MICABUILE.

Antemn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style rom £1 6 0
Milled cloth Coat • •
Tweed Wrappers .. •
New Patent Trousers, in all. the approved styles—. 0 16 6
Diseskia Trousers •.. • ........ • . •
Frock do. .. • ...
Beet quality •• • • 3 3 0
Casaimere • • .......... ...... .• .• • 0 8 6
hula, Plain or Fancy .............. •• • • •• • • 0 12 0
Hussar and Tunic Suits . ••••••• • • • • • • •• • • 1 9 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
I Suit of Clothes complete for 11. 16s.

E. MOSES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to
their low lists of outfits, commencing (incluling every necessary) at
765., lower if required. The list can be had en application, or seat
post free.
N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre-
sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique,
and the workmanship and materials are suck as to command univer-
sal approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo-
derate. _ _ _

Fotice.-1 'New Department for the sale of Parasols aid Chil-
dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Mlnerles.
Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or wade to mea-
sure, if net approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the
money returned.

E. i&OSES and SAN, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
Hosiers, Furriers, Boot aid 'Shoemakers, and General Outfitters. for
Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Miaories, and 83,
34, 85, and Si Ildgate, City, London.
Cantisn.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the
polite against impostors, but have leaned that the untradestnal-
like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the same concern,
has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvioas reasons.
They hare no connexion with any other hour. in or out of London;
and those who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &0., should call at,
or sand to, Minories and lidgate, City, London.
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Notice.—Ne tipsiness transacted at this establishment front sin-
liet Friday, till sanset Satirday, when business is resumed till twelve
o'clock.

Several Porters Waatei.

STERILITY.—Whatever is unproductive is with-
cut intrinsic value. Man and his Maker alike condemn that
Which " yields ne fruit," and we find large tracts of land abandoned
for the same reason that caused the barren fig-tree to be cursed.
This cuts* clings to Sterility in every shape ; it brings upon the earth
famine. But the maledictive breathes loudest and deepest into Use
ear of these of the human race who remain childless in a community
Which must altogether fail, without continual additions. Not only
do such encounter the silent scorn or pity of their fellow creatures,
but their own hearts condemn them ; wealth brings ne consolation
to the wifeless besore—brings no return for the childless home.
It is a remarkable fact that the unproductiveness of soil and
species arises from similarity of cause. Some lands are
the produce of vitiated strata that yields an offspring as
Unhealthy as itself. Others nurture in their juices the poison of
minerals, which form the foe to vegetation. Others again lose value
by being toe early worked, before they are fit for cultivation, Some
soils, originally fertile, become barren by excess of tillage; others
are spoiled by unwholesome manures ; and others, again, by the
want of perseverance and nerve In the husbandman. Mark the ana-
logy ! Man also is too often vitiated by the parent from whom he
springs. Man is toe often ruined by the indiscriminate use of mine-
rals, such as mercury, &c. Man also tries his constitution too early,
and avertasks it too late. 'Nan, by unwholesome contact can also in-
fect his frame ; and, to render the comparison complete, man can
render a naturally vital constitution unproductive through ignorance
of his organization and diffidence in his powers. Nor does the analogy
cease here. The detriments to cultivation above detailed have been
recently se entirely overcome by modern improvement in agricul-
ture, that farmers are now enabled to produce crops almost from
stone Itself; and, in like maaner, Sterility in the human race is now
removable through the profound discoveries in physic which enlighten
the present age. In testimeny of this, a volume has recently been
produced which fills the heart with hope and is calculated to remove
Sterility altogether. It is from the pen of Messrs. J. L. CURTIS
-"-'l4 CO, Consulting Surgeons, 7, Frith-street, Soho-square,
LondOn, and bears the title of " MANHOOD: The Caase3 of its
Premature Decline, wink Plata Directions for Its Perfect Re-
storation and -le sent by W. STRAIWE, Ikeekseller, 21, Pater-
noster-row, Louden, post-paid, in a sealed envelope, by initial or to
P1E143133) Or 21, 64i ifl POstags :tamps, owe from ebematio.

postage
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Illustrated by 26 Anent:nice] Coloured Engravings on Steel.
ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA-
CITY, .AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, pries 2s.
Rom. aenx
by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in
111 HE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
the infirmities and decay of the generative system
cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of'plyfr
with remarks on Marriage, end the means of obviating Certain dis'
qualincatiens. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings.
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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:
street. Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street.
PART I. 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 arid of the abuse
of mercury, are also clearly pointed out. This section is illustrated
by Seventeen Coloured Engravings.
PART IV. treats of the Prevention of Disease by a simple ap-
plication, by which the danger of infection is obviated. Its action
is simple but sure. It acts with the virus chemically, and destroys
Its power ex the system. This important part of the Work should
be read by every Young Man entering into life.
Palm V. 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.
Tut COADIIL BALM OF STRIACIIK is exclusively employed in treat-
ieg therm and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 1i s .and 335. per
bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic
remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infectiow, secondary symp-
toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 1 ls. and 338. per bottle.
Peru% Purifying Specifte Pills, 2s. ed., 4s. 6d., and 1 Is. per box. a
certain ,ernedy in reseal:tea, elect, strictures, and eiironie inflansma-
:ion of the bladder. Consultatiou fee, if ivy letter, 11. 41. Packets
with advice to be had at the F.atablishment only, by which the fee,
IL, is saved. Attendance daily at 19, Bereers-street, from Eleven
Oil T we, and Eye to Eight 012 BaLldayll &OM EICTO to

The Belgian papers contain a lengthy analytical
review of the trade of that country for last year, the
general results of whick show, that it. has increased
from 15 to 27 per cent., compared with 1846 and the
average of the previous five yours. The export branch
manifests the greatest improvement, and has, it is as-
serted, exceeded in amount any former period, national
products alone establishing an advance of 12 per cent.
contrasted with 1846, and of 22 per cent. with the
average of previous years. The chief articles exported'
it is stated, wore for France, Holland, the Zollverein
States, England, America, and the Hanseatic Towns.
Through commercial intercourse with some of these
countries, Belgium, in 1847, disposed of 1,827,000 tons
of coal, valued at 24,500,000 f.; and 110,500 tons of iron,
valued at 15,000,000 f.; besides woollen and cotton manu-
factures, machinery, zinc, oil, grain, and fish for large
amounts. The report of the Minister to the Govern-
ment is encouraging, and enters fully into the details of
the subject. The warrant system having been favour-
ably received, its operation has lately been extended,
and it is now decreed that certain descriptions of silk
manufactures, lace, embroidery work, and glass, may be
privileged to have their value so represented.

COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE.—The following mem-
bers of haut ton have been present to witness the per-
formance of Mr. Sims Reeves in La Somnambula :
Marquis of Donegal, Earl and Countess of Glengall,
Lord Burghersh, Countess of Westmoreland, Arch-
duchess of Austria, Duchess of Inverness, Lady Fortes-
cue, Count de Montemolin, Baron Brunuow, Count Kiel-
mansegge, Baron Rehausen, Lord Clinton, Sir George
and Lady Armitage, Lord de Manley, Sir Charles
Rowley, Bart., Sir George Wombwell, Bart., General
Cavendish, lion. Spencer Cowper, Lieutenant-Colonel
Seymour, Mr. Montague Gore, Hon. J. Fane, Hon. F.
Stanhope, Hon. Mr. St. John, Colonel Knox, Captain
De Bathe, Captain Boucheret, Major Purvis, Captain
Protheroe, Sir Henry Smith, General Buller, Major
Gage, Hon. Mrs. Milner Gibson, the Right Hon. T. M,
Gibson, &c. &c.

According to the late statistical report made to the
Government, the number of locomotive engines con-
structed in France, and employed by the country in 1842,
equalled the number imported from abroad; in 1843,
there were two more French than foreign engines; in
1844, the surplus was 44; in 1845, 76; and in 1846,
beyond which year the report did not go, this excess
was 161. In 1846, there were 294 steam-boats belong-
ing to private individuals and companies navigating the
Fivers and seas. The numbers and force of the engines
in use on land, and acting as locomotives in steamers:
wore in 1846 as follows:—viz., 4,395 engines at work on
land, equalling 163,402 horse-power; 461 locomotives, of
60 horse-power each, upon the average amounting to
27,600 horse-power; 338 engines used in steam-ships
and boats, amounting to 103,513 horse-power. These
together, give a force of 299,515 horsepower. Com-
paring. the strength of man to horse-power, it will be
found that the steam-engines employed in Franca in
1846 were substitutes for 2,097,625 men.

PORTSMOUTH, Fammr.—Admiral the Honourable
Sir Bladen and Lady Capel will entertain the follow-
ing guests at the Admiralty-house to-morrow evening,
to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar,
in which Sir Bladen commanded the Phoebe frigate :
—Rear-Admiral Prescott, C. 8., Mrs. and Miss
Prescott, Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Napier, K.C.8.,
Captain Chads, C.B. Mrs. and Miss Chads, Flag-
Captain Eden and C. 8.;
Eden, Flag-Captain Dacres
and Mrs. Dacres, Commander Crispin, Commander
and Mrs. C. R. Johnson, Mr. Secretary Haig and
Mrs. Haig, Flag-Lieutenants Cochran, and
The Prince Regent, 92, CaptainlV. F. Martin, at
Spithead, is ordered to change her armament for
heavier metal; she is ordered all 8-inch guns (68-
pounders) on the lower deck, of 56 cwt. each ; long
32-pounders, of 56 cwt. each, on the main deck ' •
and long .2's, of 42 cwt. each, on the quarter-deck
and forecastle, which terrific batteries, it is expected,
she will carry and be enabled to use with ease ; but
with this increased armament she ought to have an
increased crew ;' 1,000 men would not be one man
too many for such a ship.
The Orestes, 18, and Sappho, 16, at this port,
advanced for the pendants, are ordered to be masted,
rigged, and prepared for the reception of officers and
men immediately.
The Kingfisher, 12, Commander Harvey, will sail
hence on the 29th for Plymouth to-be paid advance,
whence she will sail on the Ist of November for the
coast of Africa with the mail.
Commander Graham Ogle, of the Victory, has been
discharged that ship, the Admiralty intending to abo-
lish the appointment of commanders to harbour flag-
ships.

The Driver steam-sloop, Commander C. R. John-
son, received orders to-day to proceed with provisions
and water to relieve the wind-bound vessels in the
Chops of the Channel. She is directed to sight Scilly
every other day during her cruise, which is to be re-
gulated as to length by the wind. On that becoming
westerly, she is to return to this port, calling at Ply-
mouth. It is highly creditable to Commander John-
son's diligence that his steam was up in an hour after
the orders arrived, and that he sailed in the course of
the afternoon.
The Stromboli steam-sloop, Commander Lord
A. W. Beauclerk, was taken into the steam-basin
today.
The Dockyard Revision Board, comprising Cap-
tain Milne, Mr. Ward, M.P., Colonel Irvine, and Cap-
tain Sir Baldwin Walker, of the Admiralty ; Mr.
Bromley, of the Audit-office; Captain Ellice, of the
Steam Department, &c., held their sittings at the
office of Rear-Admiral Superintendent Prescott, C. 8.,
in this dockyard; they berth, however, on board the
Admiralty yacht, Black Eagle, in the harbour, and are
so desirous of economy both in their own persons and
appetites and those of others that they will not accept
an invitation to dinner even at the Commander-in-
Chief's mansion.

The Urgent steam-vessel, Lieutenant Commander
A. Mann, was undocked to-day, and the Rifleman
screw steam-schooner, Lieutenant-Commander S. R.
Crafton, was docked in her room.

The Reynard screw steam-sloop, Commander Peter
Cracroft, was taken into the old basin this afternoon.
In port and fitting—Victory, 22, flag-ship; Illus-
trious, 10, ordinary flag-ship ; Excellent, gunnery
exercise-ship; Victoria Albert, Royal Yacht ;
Blenheim,
steam guard-ship; and Rolla, exercise-
brig for apprentices; Stromboli, Reynard, Rifleman,
Urgent, Black Eagle, Fairy, Fire Queen, Echo, and
Myrtle steamers; Fanny and Portsmouth, Admiral's
yachts.
In dock—Princess Charlotte,' lO4 • Collingwood,
80 ; Pembroke, 72 ; Flying Fish, 12 ; Malabar, coal-
depot ; and Rifleman steamer.
In the old basin—Dauntless, Reynard, and Plum-
per, steamers, and Defence, convict-hulk.
Retribution, Centaur,
In the steam-basin—Ajax,
Stromboli, Salamander, Phcenix, Cormorant, Fairy,
Otter, and Jackal steamers.
At Spithead—St. Vincent, 120; Prince Regent,
92; Powerful, 84; and Java, freight-ship.
strong breezes and squally weather,
Wind, N.N.E. ;
with rain.
h t during the ensuing fortnight
It is reported La
some small relief will be afforded to the suffering
thousands of starving, good seamen, in our ports, by
the commissioning of one or two ships.
The Powerful, 84, Captain the Hon. R. S. Dundas,
C. 8., as we anticipated on Monday last, has been
ordered to have her defects made good, and to fill up
the number of her crew from 490 to 750 officers and
men, her full war complement. She is also to take
on board all her sea stores, and to ship four months'
provisions.
The Canopus, 84, at Devonport, is ordered to be
completed as an advanced ship.
The Wellesley, 72, Captain Goldsmith, with the
flag of Vice-Admiral the Earl of Dundonald, with
the Scourge steam-sloop, Commander Wingrove,
were at Halifax on the sth inst.

RUSSIAN FLEET IN THE BLACK SEA.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE MORNING 'JERALD.
Sir,—ln your paper of yesterday I observed a
paragraph under the
head of Naples, dated the 27th
September, in which it was stated that.—.
" A courier from the Russian embassy in London
brought a:notefrom Baron
i Brunnow to Lord Palmer-
ston declaring that any intervention by France and
England in the affairs of Sicily would be considered
by Russia as a declaration of war."
If this statement be true it will behove those mem.
bers of the Cabinet who are urging on the Admiralty
the reduction of our navy to bear in mind that Russia
has twenty sail of tke line
.and fifteen large frigates in
the Black Sea, all perfectly equipped and ready for
active service ; which force might, through the in-
trigues of Russian diplomacy, be in the Mediterranean