The Sun.
London, England, 1846-02-17 00:00:00

'io $

~ 01*.the _ f 1.)roilla 15 annual, sod the next will he made in De-
(N, ~......_ el-eau/it year.
I Ili F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, see.
tql.,itiiillt,x(RClAL and GENERAL LIFE AS-
,sociAzioNN UITY, FAMILY ENDOWMENT, and
112 and 113, CHEAPSIDE LONDON.
\ l'4' DIVIDENDS tr,,s-,4itla hereby given that the HALF-YEARLY DIVIDEND on
!A_'' IA kl ..ocit of this 'As ~t, e rkt, of 6, Association, due in December last, at and
c,kr , ~,4,,_ r. per cent. per annum, will be PAYABLE at the
tiek:,!ns and :following days, between the hours of 'Ten and
' (Thursdays excepted).
s\q`'. By order of the Board,
112 FRED. LAwRANCE, Resident Sec.
(.).1:1
ib,„ 113, Cheapside.
kr ''14.P.14
3•WAllit 1,---n..yIAL and GENERAL LIFE AS-
-4S .A''''., ANNUITY, FAMILY- ENDOWMENT, AND
ti:gthe -,-,IATION,
tit t,4„.,34112 and 113, CHEAP,SIDE, LONDON.
iti A
~,,„,.1..,,AL GENERAL MEETING of thethParocpnometpoarsnyo,af
Tiger „'''ab„,. and General Life Office, held at
'tar,i°, on February 13th 1846, H. G. WARD, Esq., 31. P.,
tk,:qtt,lilt. re:, WaS resolved unanlinously :
j',l44'liviVrl now read be adopted by this meeting.
4 „ Llt litaclirk'.nd of Cl. per cent. upon the paid-up capital for the
‘i:i<tria. l'r the Ist of January, 1846, be declared.
'IP 11.,..4ti atd, Esq. M P William Rastow, Esq., and T. Bush
tg 4" •V't"C-I'. 1 t, t 4 ,Ile Olin t t Leted Directors of this Company.
''
44411, visun'e,,j °n Cooper, Esq., be re-elected Auditor.
i 2•644'e 1.,.°1's be empowered to take such steps as they may
- t ? h;.,„'S :t 14 Increasing the working capital of the Company,
-.kit ti,t.'t Yob:Sery shares.
... a totse Chairman and Directors, and the meet-
°like, ..-1 otG
k,,, 112 a `1.61., the Board.
ttitl. and 113 I RED. LAIVRANCE, Resident Secretary.
'il, ' • Cheapside.
,A ti ~iti,,
" ,! $ Q klr-A-NIERCE NAVIGATION. THE CHURCH
4. ,',nZitit.aknthitCt?ltY and SONS, Goldsmiths, 14,
,'" itiv, t‘r4 Of PeAl°ll2 opposite the Bank, have finished a fevv
' o,„'te t6t %the,'" rE, suitable for presentation to Gentlemen
gals i.' attent. Of the above pursuits or professions, to which
44.1,,,5ueh0i of Committees who are in search of valuable
. .i.,,... eeesions.
:rtl (,11,1e..+N S (..,
sZkii.,44::4-aficd...,AND T. ES, 5 la per lb. ; extra
. 4 Ira; 18. 2d kls, 614(1. best Sperm Candles, Is. Bd. ;
11/4 id. ~ 1441,
,2s, i.l. fine Wa.x, Is. sd. ; Transparmt, Is. Bd. ;
iilZ 2DL't Da:''' Per' - Hale's Composite, 94d.; Yellow Soap,
~ I 6, ket ; ~, 1121bs ; Mottled, 60s. and 645.; Windsor,
th ',sr i.4014*,; 4enn'o-'4l Brown Windsor, Is. 9d. ; Rose. 2s. ; Al-
'lLlal,',., h• a' f's• fid. Wax, 4s. 6d, per lb.; Sperm Oil, 7s. 6d. per
, irt,i(i'aiV/Es,.
pb;-, tt Slau'_O!d Established Warehouse, 63, St. Mar.
ii- ...Apt, --,er s Coffee-house.
'lt "11st l'h d.l' SU
'40:141:ot°, est efr,e... BSTITUTE FOR SILVER.
11 ~7 th,iiild ri,f °f r" "Ye imitation is In tho spoons and forks,
N . iti,_ tti,y rabie are silver plated over the British plate. So
,‘ were
,‘,_ these, that twenty years wear would not
filva,'_erfaet 17t. real silver, and they do not cost one quarter
t,4,te, i,,.it,,,it.,‘,.111 bu,,%1,11c interest of the money that would he paid
1, it roR ..),.!-Il plate
.!lise things oftener than they are wanted
~-4t!
,4,.r i 4. ail.dt,sert '.overed with real silver • —Table spoons, per. ,11 ;74, v.! 0514'0, 3/, , dn°olls, ditto, 21.75. • ten spoons, ditto, 11. lie ;
,Ik :,
44.Dtatrt:::16;. nr:l;t:r4ent'le'
tQh, 18slatil" e'sert forks, ditto ' 2/. ss. • sugar togs per
Gs. ; gravy 'spoons, 'each, 10s. ; 'soup
, each, 1/. They are manufactured ex-
-1114*3' I`rY Will 11-eill, h:'adenhall-street, near the India House.
Iktt,i et Rood t° anY purchaser who disapproves them.
With s' tenableefillated fruit and dessert knives, real Slid-
] .i, '4u5ek,,,,,,..1,t eq', small cutlery, and other matters
A ~ I' 11 , v"•-• °I which catalogues may he had, grafi,.
hi 4 ti,4krl it,7 WATEp
kt„,41114,84e., anlr those wi 4" is the most suitable-
',4ll.t.._ 49 it, _ is Drere:::::itsubject to indigestion, bile, cost
:. nor 4 ?Peran" die to any openino• medicine whatever
aneous ; neither attended
ti-
ty t*.,.tvt, r"ttit, f
4, i,3le
~tto the , r9n, mi._
_ye, leave that tendency to consti-
)lleiTlii i;IN, e(iy. ,rtms!llto 14aitial . To enable members of every
11141 s zol,,trited ht.,,') and con,, and timid lady) to resort to this
mently, an elegant contrivance
1, ki,o• " only hat Scott called the APERITIVE VASE,
. t DI,
is tliq third;
i4"3, itSPN.tip "', I.lewol ' ,
n s Medical Repository, No. 369,
4''l't• b"t. to ~,
~ --e"'eriPtion-"sagsnifY VOiCCS tO any degree a deaf person
post-free, on receipt of two letter
,lit 4
..__Ni
,s
,buse from Exeter-hall.
; blit4:4l,:k4:ibre)4::,,,if;ehellsiejletstftit`o,erttli ',OEN T COUGH I 0
40t!`l'atg I)E Mu
41tti,tor dt,-111na di' 'medY ever discovered. Persons afflicted
, -
c 3, orfeshrteatbing, consumption, or other
4 4)01., i
1, c u G
lir ?gas
nt oernyt obregnaenfist„ will
b 3 tehx.peuriseenceef.
i04,41:tt tFyiilN6'llol:,. derive
%;44
rettio i.,
ezr,enant. abort
_. e LOZENGES, which are so silica ••
It tAls,!th,ll, We to :._no most violent paroxysm of cough-
'lJ '''l. i'llilin l'rePrie, to palate that they may be eaten
' v 'el, ''ate.."-I". Peter j ~ %., ,4_ ,Nt,_ , 4te,,,,r, Lo °nes, operative chemist,
it. e"ta incinven non, in box . 11, Norton-liai. ale • °Wu a..., ' and bY most -criemisi.a
tla yn.d, apnat innt trill nesdlit_t
-. 4 tlz_Ftiats___;;. muntry.
i.rchyard,-. erc.,,,y and Sou, Farrinadon-arect; Edwards,

FOURTEENTH EDITION of the SILENT FRIEND on Human
Frailty, with Coloured Engravings.

Jest published, price 2s. 6d., free by post (lica sealed envelops) 33.6 d.,
'FifE SILENT FRIEND ; a Medical Work on
the Infirmities of the System is both sexes ; and on the los,
or the reproductive powers, with means of restoration. The baneful'
affects of indulge.. ce, Sm., are fully pointed out. Illustrated by En-
gravings; followed by observations on Marriage.
By it. and L. FERRY and Co.' Consulting Surgeons, London.
Published by the Authors, and may be had at their residence
19, BRNERS-STREET, OXFORD-STREET.
Sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay and Co., 63, Ox
ford-street; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Porkiss. Compton-
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ere.brwaceiiirgegarmdostht
clear
e 'hon
hitherto little understood, andfascomaplwidoirok,
over by a majefity of the me-
dical profession, for what reason we o
however confess that a I,,,,rtisra
of
thisar at a loss to know. We intiq
wont has let, such a favourable
impression on our minds, that we net only r - cootnni2nd, but cordially
wish every one who is th'e victim of part foll
cretion, to pro= by the advice contained le itsyp,aogressu!'ick.ll:l from indis
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to the cure of nervous debility, irregularity, weakness, loss oetcap-
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bottle for 335,„ y Which I Is. are saved. The dve-pound cases may
be had as usnal.
Tile CONCENTF.AVED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, a remedy
fof searching out and purifying the blood from scurvy, blotches
en the head, face, and body, ulcerations, and those painful
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Consultation fee, if by letter, 11. la Inge detail of cases necessary.
Messrs. It. and L. Per and Ce,, sUrge.s4ll, may he consulted, as
usual, at 19, Berners-street, Oxford-street, bond In, dely, imd at
106, Duke-Lest, Liverpool, tvery Thursday, Friday, and -Saturday ;
and at 10, St. Jol,nottreet, Beansgate, Manche iter, on Mondays,
Tuesdays. and Wednesdays.

,LAMERT ON DEBILITY, KNItVOUSNESS, AND ALL
DISORDERS ARISING Flik)lf EXCESS, &c.
"He, who in pleasure's downy arms
Te'er lost his health or youthful charms,
A I;,ern lives, and justly can
Exclaim, in me behold a man !"
Just published (in a sealed envelope), Tenth Edition, price 2s. Gd., or
sent by post, free, env address, 3s. 6d.,
QELF-PRESERVATIOg; A Popular Essay on
those concealed disorders, originatiogim youthflal excesses.
and terminating in Nervous Debility, Local and C'enstitutional
Weakness, and all those Sinkings, Anxieties, and Tremors, which
afflict the Weak, the Sedentary, and the Delicate. With Practical
Observations on &ferriage.
By SAMUEL T,AMERT, Consulting Surgeon,
9, BEDFORD-STREET, IWOR D-SQCA it E, LONDON,
Matriculated Member of the Culver:4;y of Edinburgh, Honorary
Member of the London Hospital Medical aerlety, Licentiate
Apothecaries' Ball, London, &c.
" The various positions of Lover, Husband, and Parent, the in-
herent privileges of mankind, era frequently marred and prevented
through the follies and frailties of early indiscretions, To such, among
others, this Essay addresses itself; and by ite peruaal many questions
may be satisteetOrily adjustedl that admit of no er,peal even to the
most confidential rfiend.' —Stafford Gazette.
"Long experience in tills treatment of a class of diseases hitherto
neglected and most iroperfAetly understood by the great bulk of the
medical profession, has enabled We writer to prove that there are
concealed causes of Nervous Debility le, existence, where the mere
routine practitioner would never dream of Seking them; traceable
to certain habits, forming the most secret, y 4.4 degdly, and fata
springs of dotneatio misery, and premature mortality." —Waelleld
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lane Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; and by all -.9]Leellers.
At home tvery day till Three. and from Five Bit Right.

a IOWLAND'S LOTION.—This welt-known
A.. 3 and highly appreciated appcii4ge of the British toilet has for
nearly a century past maintained urtrivaiied reputation as a perfect
remedy for all impurities of the skin, together with the valuable pro-
perties of a preserver and sustainer of the complexion of the most
genial nature, removing every trace of sallowness and discolouration,
and promoting the trasispiirency and brightness of the skin, which
constitute the peculiar graces 9r flue complexion.
" ttobt. Shaw, London," is in white 'letters on the Government
Stamp, without which none is genuine. Piit* 2s. 9d ; 53. 6d.
Quarts Bs. 6d. Sold by all Perfumers and Chemists.
. _

LEElM—There has been rather more hilliness done at the
Cloth-halls this week in cloths of low qualities, and low-
priced summer Tweeds for the German market, but In line
and middle qualities there has been very little business
done. Prices are exceedingly steady, and the stocks in the
manufacturers' hands are below the average at this seasor
There has also been more doinr, in the warclurases this week
tJan for some time; many of the buyers are making their
appearance In the market, and are purchasing cautiously for
the spring degign4,

HONEY and COMMERCIAL NE Vl':3.

, • (From The Sun of Last Night.)
The Cotton Market at Liverpool on Saturday was, quiat.
Sales 3,000 bales, all to the trade.—The Stock Exchattge,:it,
appears, is in future to be ,re-opened on Saturdays, but the-
transactions recorded in the list • received thiS morning-are
not. of importance.. _ • :

The character of. the . private advices from the. United
States by the Hiliernia steam-ship, is considered Very satis-
faaory. : By the bye a hie morning complaints were inathi in
many quarters •at the non-delivery.of most of the letters
brought by the steamer -.named. Up to twelve &chick
scarcely a- firth part of. the merchants -of the City
had their _ communications in- hand. Those letters
we- have seen • are -full of,. hope that the Oregon
question -Will-be settled, without an appeal to arms, the more
so as on the other side of. the Atlantic brighter prospects had
been opened as to...trade, should, as was, fervently hoped,-
the measures of Sir_ Robert Peel be carried, into operation.
With respect to. Canada, we regret to find that politieal.dis-
sensions between the French and British colonists were
on the •• increase.' This is . the more to be re-
gretted as a handle might be made of it to
induce the war party in America. to goad on! hostili-
ties with • Great Britain... The colonists, of Trench origin,
complain that in the United Legislature they have nut had
their fair share of patronage; and, further, that the laws
passed since the provinces were joined have tended to their
disadvantage . rather than otherwise. No doubt pre-
judice has . carried this party too far -in their
feelings; . but cautious . men think that the wishes
and wants of.the Lower Province have not been so consulted
as might have been the case. The meeting that had been
held at Montreal, relative to the striking of' a new boundary
line was considered an absurd movement, except among those
who for ulterior purposes were desirous of exciting a bad
feeling between the United States, , and the British
Government. It is satisfactory to find that public atten-
tion was directed in all the eßritielt . North American.
Colonies, to the subject; or promoting the extension
of railways, which continued to excite a most
lively interest. One of the largest meetings ever held in
the colony took place at the City Hall at Quebec on the
14th January, in favour of the railway from Quebec to
Halifax. The Gazette, upon this topic, terms the plan a •
national one.. All the speakers were most unanimous in
their opinion in favour of the project.
A shade of variation has only taken place in the Consol
Market to-day. The market may upon the whole be repre-
sented as firm. For the Account, Consols have fluctuated
only from 96% to 96%, and for Money from 96% to 96%.
The Three-per-Cents. Reduced have improved from 96% to
971/x, but in the Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. a slight fall
has taken - place from 983% to 98%. Bank Stock has im-
proved from 971/2 to 98%, and Exchequer Bills, after laving
been done at 405., have just gone back to 38s. premium.
The price of India Stock has fallen from 260 to 259.
Business was rather heavy in the Foreign Stock market
this morning. There is a steady advance to be noted in the
Peruvian Six per Cents., which have just realised 40. The
Grenada Bonds have receded from 24% to 23%, and Russian
to 11214. The. value of Mexican is rather lower than it was
last week, and also that of Venezuelan Two per Cents.
The Share market has not been very animated to-day, and
prices have varied, but a shade. , _

ONE
BRITISH FUNDS. . O'CLOCK% (LosING.
FRIO DS.
Bank Stock .. 2073 208!', 20834
Three per Cent. Annuities .. 96% 97% 96h'
Three per Cent. Consols Annuities 96%% % . 96%
New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anns.. 98%N % 98%
Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 .. 10 11-16 % 1034
Ditto, 30 years, Oct. 10, 1849 .. 103 103;
Ditto, 30 years, Jan. 5, IS6O .. .. 10 5-16 10 5-16
India Stock .. . .. 259 259
India Bonds, 1,000/. 38 40
Ditto, under 1,000/. .. 38 38
Consols for Account 3/4% 96%

- -,
Exchequer Bills. 1%,1. I%d.
1,0001... .. .... 37 40 38 pm. 36
5001... .. .... 38 37 pm. 37
Ditto, Small .... 38 —— pin. 39
ONE CLOSING
FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Danish, 3 per Cent - • • • • • .. 88% 88%
;Grenada, 1 per Cent .. .. .. .. 23% 23%
Ditto, Deferred .. .. .. .. 5 51,8
Mexican Bonds, 1837, 5 per Cent .. 30% 30%
Ditto, for the Account .. .. .. 31
Ditto, Deferred .. .. .. .. 16%, 16%
Peruvian Bonds, 6 per Cent. .. .. 39% 40 40
Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent .. .. 80
Russian Bonds .. .. .. .. .. 112% 112%
Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent .. ..
Ditto, for the Account .. .. .. • ' 27%
Venezuela tionds, 2 per Cent .. . 453 g
1 45,
,
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cent .. 59%
Ditto, 4 per Cent. Certificates .. 95% 95 95
PRICES OF BUSINESSCLOSING
DONE AT
RAILWAY SHARES. PAID. PRICES.
ONE O'CLOCK.
Aberdeen .. .. .. .. .. .. 10 .... 10% .......... 10%

Buckinghamshire 425. .... p....
Caledonian 10.. .. 14 1,4

1)Itto Half Shares .. 2y.... 3k.......... 3%.
Chester and Holyhead .. .. 20 .... 22 21 % 22%
Cheltenham and Oxford .. .. 2 .... .
Direct Manchester (Rastrick's) 3
Direct Northern .. 2g 2%14 ........ 2%

Dublin, Belfast, and Coleraine .. 2
Dublin and Galway .. .. 4 .... ..
Eastern Counties .. 141. 16s. .. .....

Do. Perpet., 5 per Cent. No. 1. GI 13s. 4d. ..
Ditto, ditto, .. .. No. 2. 6/. 13s. 4d. h p
Ditto, York Extension .. 105.....
Eastern Union .. 25 ....

Do. Extension to Norwich .. 214 a....
Edinburgh and Glasgow .. 50 80 793 i 7934
Exeter, Yeovil, and Dorchester .. 214
Great North of England . ..100 222 4

Ditto, New
Great Western ..

•• •.•- •• •• •• •• ••

Ditto, Half Shares .. .. 50 .... 87 exdiv. .... 87 x d
Ditto, Quarter Shares .. .. 5 .... 18% ex div. —lB4 x d
Ditto, Fifths .. 20 .... 35% ex div. 3514 x d
Leicester and Birmingham .. 225. .... 17‘, dis dis
Leicester and Bedford ..... 225..... 1,4 p....., ~ p
Liverp., Manch., & Newc. Juact. 2 .... 3 ........
London ant Birmingham , .100 224 222% .. • • 222% x. d.
Ditto Fifths .. • . .'. 2 .... 24 ..... 24 x d
London and Birmingham Extol's. 1
London and Blackwall .. 161. i3s. 4d. 9 ....

Ditto New . .. • • • • • • 2% •• • -4% 4%
London aud Brighton .. .. 50 ....669E 67 ex city 67 ex thy
London and Croydon .. 131. 15s. 9d. 22Ni 2 tiA
London, Hounslow, & Western .. 2 .... 1 . .
London and South-Western.. 411. 6s. 10d. ..........
Ditto, New . • • • • • • 12% •• • • 241/ .. • • .... 24.%
Ditto, New • • • • • • . • 10 17!4 ........., 17y2
London and York .. 2y, ..... 4

Ditto, Half Shares • • .. 2Y‘ .
Lynn and Ely .. . • • •
Manchester and Leeds ..

92 -

... ••Lio
6%

I)itto Extension .. 425.. •. • 3;i % p ...... 3% P
Manchester and Birmingham .. 40 79 781 i
Ditto, Quarter Shares .. .. 4 .. .. 12%
Ditto, New Quartet' Shares • • 2 .... 10% .......... 10%
Manchester, Buxton, & Matlock 428. .. • • 174 1 p
Mancbester and Southampton .. 2 .... % ........2%
Midland .. .. • • • • • • 100 •• • • 151)4 •••• • • • • ~.......... • 151 ',"2
Newcastle and Darlington Junct. `ls .... 45 .• ... 45
Ditto, New, Brandling .. 20 .. .......... 38
Newcastle and Berwick .. .. 10 .... 22M 221,4
Newark, Sheffield, and Boston 2%....
North British .. 171 .... 25% % 25%

Ditto, Halt Shares .. 3g 736 :7....
Ditto, Carlisle Extension .. IIA .... 3 .....
Northern and Eastern .. .. 50 ....

Ditto, New .. 1 •• • • •••• • • • • 19%
North Kent and Direct Dover .. 2Y, .. • • 3 .. •• • • ....
North Staffordshire 425. • ... p........ p
Norwich and Brandon .. 18 .... 26 ex div...... 26 ex d
Oxfd.,Woreester, & Wolverhmptn. 1234.... 15% % 1534
Oxford, Witney, and Cheltenham 1%.... .......... 13e
Rugby and Huntingdon .. .. 2 .... 114 .... • • V,
Scottish Central .. 16% 17

LEtto New .
Scottish Midland

OAIO ...... 10

Shrewsbury and Birmingham .. 2%.... 2% • • ........ 33
Shropshire Union .. 429..... •• % dis.
South Devon .. 35 .... 26% ? • .... 36%
Smith Midland 425..... 2%34 p...... 2% p

South Eastern and Dovor 33% .... 33 V( '4;6 1;6
Do., New (do. 30/.) .. No. 3. 10 .... .. 12
Trent Valley .. 5 .... 26% 25.1•4 26U
York and Lancaster .... 1,14 . 1
York and North Midland .. '.. 50 ....
31)o, E. and W. Riding Eaten.. • 1 •• .. 10% 104
FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Barbacloes .. • • • • • • 1 •• • • 1 ••••• • • • • • 1

Bo rd., Toul., k Cette t3fitekenzie) 2 .... 214
Ditto, ditto (Espelete) .. 2
Central of Spain .. .. 2 .... ....
Dutch Rhenish .. • ••• 5 •• • • 7%% •••• • • • • 7%

Grt. North. of France Constituted 5 .... 14;7%; ... l5
Louvain and Jeineppe .. .. 4 .. .
Madrid and Valentin ' .. .. 2 .. •• .....
Paris and Orleans .. .. .. 20 ....
Rouen and Havre . .. .. .. '2O .... 24,14 M 29
JOINT-STOCK BANKS.
London and Westminster .. .. 20 .... 26% .... .•. • • • 261 i
London Joint-Stock ..
.. .. 10 .... 13y, 13%
Provincial of Ireland .. .. .. 25 .... _
....
..._ . _ ny,

MINES.
Real del Monte, Unregistered .... 4

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, FEB. 16. —Wind N.W., light breeze and hazy, but fine.
DEAL, FEB. 14 and 15.—Wind N.W., modarate.—Arrd. Palestine,
Ritchie, Valparaiso ; Elizabeth, Callao. Arrd. from the river and
Neuva Elena, St. Helena; Louisa, Havannah ; Venus,
-Murray, Cape Patinas.
Cowes, Fen. 15.—Wind N.W., light.—Arrd. Lloyds, St. John's,
New Brunswick.
WATERFORD, FEB. 12.—Wind N. to N.N.E.—Sailed Yarmouth,
Matthews, New Orleans.
LIMERICK, FEB. 12.—Wind. N.N.W.—Arrd. Isabella, Young, New
York ; Baser, Sourrenser, Tangiers; Little John, Claik, Rabat.
Suemasess, FEB. 13.—The Raven cutter reports having seen what
appeared to be the lower mast of a schooner in seven fathoms o`
water, Cromer bearing S. by E. and Blakeney Church SM. by S.
DOVER, FEB. 15.--The Matehlass, Herds, from London to Ply-
mouth, which was in contact with the Joseph otr zsemeby Heed on
the 13th inst., has put In here.
MAKYPORT, FEB. 12.—The Druid, Dixon, from Annan, Sally, Duff,
and Favourite, Milligan, which were ashore near here, have been
got Qt, and brought in.
SonTitoteToet, Flif. I.—Arrd. Royal Tar, Gibraltar.
It•ea4eoel7)E, yea. 15.—Sid. Euphemia, Marshall, St. Kitts.
Prxmotati, Fen, I.s,—Ski. her Majesty's ship Vesper, West Indies.
NEWPORT, FEB. 14.— SW, Carl, Koning, 1-14V4110/01.
LIVERPOOL, FEB. 14.—Arrd. Salisbury, Hubbuck, Moulmein ;
Bowes of Streatlam, Cuba ; Hibernia steamer, Rple, Boston. Sid,
Gauntlet, Kennedy, Ningpo. Arrd. Knowles, Tranquebar ; Ulverr
stone:l4l4 jtineiro ; Tinamara, Cape Ceara; Rival, Burnett, Ma-
ranham ; Emblem, Dyer, New Orleans; Delaware, Ditton, ditto ;
Flora, Barens, Havannah ; ?enace, Ditto; Pearl, Cleverley,
Galveston; Louisiana, Stenson, New Orleans; Latvard, Cooley,
Ditto; La ty Aun, Ames, Azores; Adams, Gray, Charleston; Uwe,
thin, Johnson, Ditto. Off, Garonne, Dunn, Antigua.
Laurel, Hilier, Mauritius.
151.0..D0x,-01 JON inrant' Cape of Good Hope ; Fame, Going,
.
Hobart Town. _ .

LIVERPOOL, FEB. 14.—The Niagara, fiugles, rpm New York to
this port, put into Norfolk 26th ult. in distress, having si4illlg a kik.
on the 21st, and must discharge. The William Lloyd Was wreekad
OD tse Nqg,lalen Islands in December. The Commerce from Phila-
delphia to Ws ppFt, which put into Baltimore in distress, will be
sold. 15. The Corninetg#, bpigul to Dublin, got aground on Burls)
Bank this morning, but c ,me oironi44o:Od 4114 pri.v.eeded.
SHIELDS, FEB. 14.—The Trent Stoat, in going strigt
on the bar, and has put back leaky.

ELECTORS' CejANnE. Pi? HOUSES AFTER REGISTRA-
TION.—Housebolders who have iliiangi,d their residences after
registration may now vote,(if on the register ofiroterj), pro-
vided, after removal, they have resided within the city or
borpugh, pr within seven mile 4. This reasonable amend-
ment of the former law on the subject was made in 1843, by
the enactment of the 6th.anii 7th ''ictoria, chapter 18, sec.
tion lxxix.

A CAUTION TO NEWSVENDORS.—Newsvendors are
recommeded by a correspondent to take advantage of the pri-
vilege granted to them by the Postmaster-General of printing
their names and addresses on the covers of foreign news-
papers forwarded by them to colonies and i'reign countries,
there being great reason to suppose that many parties en-
trusted with payment of postacre on such as require prepay.
anent wilfully neglect to make such payment, find purposely
drop them in the unpaid boxes; consequently flier are sent
to the Dead Letter-office, which office is unable to return
these unpaid pagers to the newaventior for want of ouch ad-
flre.st

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
ROUSE OF LORDS, Feb. 10. •
Tn Ifouie sat to-day to hear English appeals. The Peers
is attendance were the Lord Chancellor, Lord Broughain.
Lord Cottenham, and Lord Campbell, Their Lordships did
not sit till' leven o'clock.

THE MAYOR AND COEPORATION or GLOT'rEiTER r. 0cti01C2.1.2

AND iiC -
The argutucutsin ibis part-heard appeal, with respect. to
the will of the late Mr. Wood, t :hanker, of Gloucester,
wer6restinieti this morrtit, rrid occopied,tll,:a Lordships the
whole day.

. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH, Feb.l6%
. (Before Mr. Justke WICILTMAN.)
EREACII OF PROMISE.—MAILY ELIZABETiI SMITH V. WAsttiNa-

TON LORD FERRER%
This case, which exciteo an extraordinary degree of inte-
rest. was resumed this morning.
Mr: Smith, farmer, father of the .plaintiff, was the first
witness examined this morning'. lie was examined by Mr.
M. CHAMBERS—His evideeicecormborated the opening state-
ment of the Solicitor-General. He knew many of the letters
addressed to his daughter to be in Lord Ferrers' hand-
writing.
Mts. Smith examined .by Ronnesox—Witness .was
mother of the plaintiff. Her daughter went to reside with
her aunt at Tamworth when :;he was eight years of age, and
returned to her home at iinstrev when fourteen. It was then
Christmas-time. She remained at home one year, and then
left for London, spending the vaoation in France. She again
returned to Austrey in. the Midsummer of 1841. She recol-
lected Lord Ferrero, when Lord Tamwort h, being at Austrey.
That was before her daughter .went to London. She knew
then that some attentions :were being paid to her daughter,
and it was partly is conseesence of these attentions that she
was sent to „London. Hell*4 abroad, and when he returned
he took an op-portapity-og„*ips tier, and she (the wittessi,
we informed Of -it, Sheeiet-4"•!qti. Ni). I • :at the bogina4r
of-the-year 1844. The letter ITas shown by her daughter
the day she received it.
3y the ATTORNEY -GENERAL-,.She did not see her re•
ceive it.

By Mr. ROBINSON—Her duigliter received the letter at
the time, and she herself read it at night to Mr. Smith. She
had also seen the other letters produced in Court after she
had seen the first one. She had seen each of them about the
time they bore date. She recollected a handkerchief being
sent from her house to Lord Ferrets. There were two sent, but
at different times. They were of the same pattern—ofsilk—
with a small running border. The first was sent in
February or March. It was before the receipt
of letter No. 2 that the first letter was sent.
The handkerchief was marked with the letter F. It was
marked with Miss Smith's hair. She (witness) folded the
handkCrchief in an envelope, with a letter. She did not
recollect the contents of the letter, but was in the room when
her daughter wrote it. The letter was signed, fcr she (wit-
ness) folded the letter herself, and could therefore observe
that it was signed. It was then given to John Lees (an under
tenant) to post. She sealed it, and it was directed to the
Right Hon. Earl Ferrets, Chartley Castle, Staffordshire.
She also folded the second handkerchief, which was marked
in a similar manner. A your!, woman residing with them
at the time marked the first handkerchief, and the sister of
one of the servants marked the second. The latter was not
so well marked as the first. Letter No. 3 was received after
the receipt of the second handkerchief. She did not see the
letter written with the second handkerchief until it was
placed in the envelope. She saw the letter after it was
written. It was also addressed to the Right Honourable
the Earl Ferrets. She directed the envelope herself.
This also was given to John Lees to be posted.
Witness accompanied her daughter in April, 1844, to Staf-
fordshire. They were attended by a man-servant. They
went for the purpose of meeting Lord Ferrers at Stafford;
but they did not see him. They stayed all night at Stafford,
eerrrl,yieda)nd her daughter
They went to a place
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then wrote a letter to Lord Ferrers. 'Witness saw that letter,
and read its contents. She then herself put it into the Tam-
worth post. It was directed as the others had been. Some
time after an answer was received to that letter. She re-
ceived a letter from the Earl before he got hers. The letter
received by her was No. 5. She received that letter a few
days after her return from Stafford. .She recollected another
letter written by her daughter, and given to Mrs. Perry, who
posted it at Lichfield. She saw the letter, but did not
read. it. That letter was also addressed to Earl Ferrers.
Her daughter showed her letters No. 9 and B. The letter -
B was addressed to Mr. Smith, and after he 'had read it she
saw it. Her husband replied to it in two or three days. She
thought the letter was received on a Tuesday and replied to
on a Friday. Mr. Smith read the answer to her. Mr. Hol-
gate also saw it: Witness sealed it, and it was directed,
"The Lord Ferrers, Chantley Castle." 'Witness was going
to Ashby the following morning, and the letter was in the
interval put into a drawer, that was generally kept locked in
the bookcase. On the next morning Mr. and Mrs. Holgate,
her daughter, and herself went to Ashby, and witness put the
letter in the post. She recollected hearing at Ashby that
Lord Fetters had married another lady. Before that time
preparations had been made for Miss Smith's marriage with
his Lordship, and everything was ready. Her daughter had
been some time at school, and could write English gramma-
tically.

Cross-examined by the ATTORNEY-GRNERAL—The dresses
were made by Mrs. Lees, of Appelby. The brides-
maids were her censins, Misses Smith. All these pre-
eparationeeeerefie;-MatWefithoutAareeersonal communication
with Lord Ferrers. He lied signified his wishes that the prepa-
rations should go on in his letters. He mentioned his wish
to marry her in May. Some of the dresses were not corn •
pleted then, but they were in a state of forwardness. They
were all to be completed in June or July. She might pro-
bably- have ordered the bridal dresses in June. Some of the
cakes were received in June, and they might have been
ordered in May. What had been ordered were not deemed
sufficient by Lord Ferrers, aid more were ordered. Two
had been ordered in the first place, and two others after.
Part were made by Mrs. Goodman, at Ashby, and part at
Leicester. Her daughter wrote a good letter, and understood
French. She was rot generally fond of novel-reading:
they lived in the country, and seldom saw one. She
might have read one in one or two months, not more. Her
father subscribed to a society. Her daughter was tall, neither
very dark, or light with dark hair. Her daughter was be-
tween 14 and 15 when Lord Tamworth first paid her atten-
tions. When her daughter informed her, she did not inform
Mr. Ashlehurst, his tutor. They were not on visiting terms
with that gentleman. They heard of Lard Ferrers going
abroad, and of his return some short time before the
death of his grandfather. Soon after his return
there was a ball at Tamworth. She went with her
daughter to that ball. They dressed at the house of Mr.
Neville, at Tamworth. Witness recollected going to Miss
Neville's room, but could not say what she might have said
about dressing her hair. She did not remember saying any-
thing about her daughter's intention to wear a single rose.
She did go the ball with a single white rose in her
hair. Lord Ferrers was not there. She (lid not
know that her daughter expected him there. She might
have expected him, but of that witness could not be positive.
After that her daughter did inform her that she had at differ-
ent times received presents of dresses, jewellery, and books
from Lord Ferrers. This might be in the beginning of 1343.
She asked her daughter where she got the jewellery and
dresses, and she informed her they were presents from Lord
Ferrers. The books were sent. They were " The
Queens of England ;" Miss Bremer's works; the
Abbotsford edition of Scott's works, and others.
They were sent from Mr. Thompson, of Tamworth,
by Lord Ferrers orders. Some of the dresses were of silk.
some of cachemere, muslin, and so on. Tie material only
was sent. The jewellery consisted of brooches and rings.
They did not know where these things came from, until
they discovered that they were not paid for. They made this
discovery by the bills coming in. The dresses were had from
Mr. S
Thomson. She could not say who ordered them,
but
paidllly. Thomson.
for them. They were paid for partly from
froms ailere. ; the jewellery from Miss Baker; and the books
Mr. Smith's money, and partly from a 1001. borrowed from her
grandfather. The whole amount might be 200/. Her daughter
gave the bills of particulars to Earl Ferrers, who said he
would pay for them, and the bills of amounts were sent to
witness. Her daughter told her to borrow money from her
papa or grandpana to pay for these presents. Letter A, from
Lord Ferrers to Mr. Smith, was written in the spring of 1844.
The letter expressed the Noble Lord's sorrow for having
caused any regret to Mary (the plaintiff). Witness did not
receive letters from Earl Ferrers, but she saw her once
coming up the garden with one in her band. She did not,
however, see Lord Ferrers give her daughter the letters. Her
daughter showed her two le, ters received from Earl Ferrers's
brother, after their return from Harrowgate in July 1844.
They were received the week after. Witness did not see
them received, as she happened to be out at the time.
Amongst the articles mentioned as presents, there was a
pink silk bonnet, sent on the 29th of June, 1844. That was
after the time I was made aware that the other articles had
not been paid for. All the bills had been paid at that
time. My daughter did not say where the bon-
net came from. I understood that it was sent
,by Lord Ferrers, from London. Aty daughter did
not tell me about it until the bill came in on the following
Christmas. I went to Ashby and paid for it. Probably I
did make some inquiry about it, as 1 did not imagine it could
be owing for. It was when the bonnet came that my daughter
told me it was a present from Lord Ferrers.
To the COURT—She told ins before the bonnet came that
she expected a bonnet Creeli Lord Ferrers from London.
To the Arroromy-GEkF.niti,—Mydaughter knew she had
done wrong. She did not explain to one particularly about
it. I showed her the bill, and spid, " How is this ?" and
she made no reply. She did not say she had ordered the
bonnet when I showed her the bill. She did deny having
ordered it, or that It must be a mistake. She was conscious
she had d one wrong, and said very little about it,
thatidshe
came
the bill came I went wth Mr. Hammel, the attorney, to Ashby,
My daughterhill
and I went to Miss Wyman's. This was about
I Ideeernoyed the bonnet came. from Ashby. When
having ordered it ?—She did. When the
January, 1845; I said to Miss Wyman, u lou have sent me
a bill Kr a bonnet that I knew nothing of." Miss Wyman
said Miss Smith load ordered it for herself; my
daughter instaatly denied she had ordered it; she
said it must be a mistake, or " You must be mis-
taken in the " Alms Wyman probably
said, " Miss Smith, if yon would say that, you would say
anything." I do not remember my daughter saying, if she
stood there for hours she would deny it. I do not remember
)hiss Wypean saying, "Oh, Miss Smith, I wonder you are
not afraid of being atru,:k deaol, &l p 41a7 h4Ve said it.
believe I did not say in the presence of "Slim Wytnan, that
" if my daughter would own to the bonnet I would forgive
her." I said, "my dear, if you ordered the bonnet, say so."
Fine 1(4)14 at me, but never said a word, and we walked out
of the Shop. Aboiit-tliis time I said my
daughter bad rO-
ceived a bonnet from a noble individual,'and that there was
a note in the box. Miss Smith opened the box. I saw the
note, but I do not know where it is now. It was a note pur-
Porting. to hr cram itilrr. Deveren; Shirley.: t That nose was
handed to Mr. Hammel, the attorney. •
The ATTORNEY GENERAL asked for this letter, as it was
produced on Saturday, but it could not be found for a consider-
able time, and a good deal ofconfusion followed. 'laving been
at length produced, it wivi 800 lq
1110 winless, but she said
it was not the cone that' came too
Did your daughter explain bow that note came in the
box ?—She did ; she said that Earl Ferrers told her he would
send her a bonnet from London ; but he had found it incon-
venient to do so, but wished her to purchase eine at Ashby,
andehe did sot as she had told her papa and mamma that
ghe was* to have one 'Croon London ; but that she
refused to do so unless Mr. Devereux Shirley
would write a note Stating that it 494 cute from London. I
believed then that it had come from tondit. Mr. Shirley
gave Miss Smith the note to enclose in the box; this is what
for eiitlilliter told me, and that ,she got the note at Mhbz

from Mr. Shirley; but in fact the note was not put into the
box until it came into the house. No doubt my daughter
put the note into the box merely to deceive me and her
pepa. She Old me all this; at the inn, after I
went •to pay ' for the bonnet. I cermet say it
the bonnet is weii.l for ; but I believe it is.
I went to Mies NtrioNn'e shortly after this, and I may have
soul that I did not paelha door without saving how (wry
I was that this had eceetwei • I won't swear that I did not
ask Miss Wyman's to say ren'hing about. this story until the
trial was over; lint 1 said some words to that effect. Pro-
bable I might have said that I wished the Miss ti Wyman
to understand how it was. I might have said to them that.
Lord' Ferrers Was to hare sent my daughter a bonnet from
London, but that he had not -done so, but had desired her les
order one at the - shop, and that Mr. Shirley had told
my daughter to order it. lam not sure of thie, but I might
have said it. I don't recollect saying to the Miss Wymans
OA my daughter was at her genii-gathers, and that her
Ifather would not have her in the house. I ant certain I did
not say that. Thelieve, the paper now handed me to be in
my neughter's handwriting. The witness was handed a third
paper, width she said was not very like her dam-Ater' s hand-
writing; . She was handed a fourth, which she said was her
daughter's writing. Shegave thesame answer to a sth and 6th.
She then continued :—There were two handkerchiefs sent in
letters.. I sayi the beginning of one of these letters; it be-
gan with "Dearest Washington." This letter was posted at
Tamworth, as my daughter told me that it was the Earl's
Particular wish. that letters fur him should rot be posted at
Appleby, Tice envelope now handed me contained the two
handkerchiefs in question. There was a letter writtenebv
Mr. Smith after the letter of Lord Ferrers of tte 24(1i
of June; 1- put • that letter in the office at Ashby
myself. When I was at • Sias ' Court, there was
'a letter posted respecting the bills. This was before Mr.
Smith's letter. -ai y daughter told me that Lord Ferrers
eels visiting at the Dears. of Bangor and it was at a hotel
•at linneter - we' -wet elte-4*r 'him— We stopped at St aflrrd,
and as he did not meet us there, as my daughter said it was
likely he would, we returned back, for I said I would not
follow him. After we returned, my daughter wrote a letter
from Sias Court to Lord Ferrers, which I read. I posted that
letter at Tamworth. The letters my daughter got from
the Earl she told me had been put into her hand
by a man named Atkins and another named James.
I have spoken in the course of examination of a Miss Neville.
1 do not recollect having shown her any of the letters pro-
duced in Court. I might have visited Mr. Neville in January,
1845, but Ido net recollect the precise date. The letters of
Lord Ferrers were then talked about. I believe that Mies
Neville then remarked that the writing was very like Miss
Smith's, taut I do not remember having said that the family
had often been surprised at the similarity between
the writing of my daughter and the letters of Lord
Ferrers. • I do not remember having said that
the reason of the similarity arose from Miss Smith
when young, having had some writing of Lord Ferrers in
her possession which she had tried to imitate. Before she
went to school I believe Lord • Ferrers sent her a great
number of scraps, and pieces of poetry, but they wire de-
stroyed afterwards. I saw the piece's of writing myself. I
do not recollect having ever said that Lord Ferrers had had
my daughter's handwriting, and tried to imitate it. I might
have said when at Miss Neville's that the similarity arose
between the two handwritings from Miss Smith having
when young letters of Lord Ferrers' in' her possession, and
that she tried to imitate the writing, but I do not recollect it.
I will not swear I never said so, but I havenorecollectionofit.
I was mnch excited at the time, as Mr. Green, the attorney,
said we were all to be put in Warwick gaol. We were ac-
cused of being forgers, and I was too excited to think of a
trivial conversation. I say again, Ido not recollect the con-
versation. I am a truthful woman, andwish to speak nothing
but what lam sure of. The familiy noticed in some eases
a little similarity, but were not surprised at it. I
might have remarked it to Mr. Smith, but do
not recollect it. We noticed some slight similarity
in the letters, but not in the style of writing; still
we were satisfied the letters were of his Lordship's
writing. I would much rather believe that Lord Ferrers
had imitated my daughter's writing, than that my daughter
had imitated that of Lord .Ferrers. We certainly were sur-
prised at the similarity between the hand-writings, but the
only explanation we could give was that I have already given.
To Mr. Justice WIGHT3IAN—The correspondence did not
begin till 1844. I believe my daughter never wrote to Lord
Ferrers while he was abroad. I cannot explain why it is
that the letters of Lord Ferrers were similar to those of my
daughter, seeing that my daughter had not written to him
at that time.
•The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said that perhaps this
would be the proper tine to make an application, which was to
allow their witnesses to inspect the lettersprior to their being
put into the box, so that they might the better give their
evidence or; the subject. The witnesses on the side of the
plaintiff had had every opportunity of examining the writing
before being called ; and it was but right the witnesses on
the other side should have the same opportunity.
Mr. MONTAGU CHAMBERS objected to the application, as
unusual. He could not acquiesce.. He was willing that the
witnesses, when put into the box; should have the letters
placed in their hands, and be allowed to say yes or no, as to
their belief regarding the handwriting.
At the suggestion of his Lordship, it was arranged that
Counsel on each side should consult as to the course to be
taken in this respect. His Lordship, however, thought the
best course would be that the letters should he submitted
beforehand to such witnesses as were to be called. That
whatever parties were permitted to inspect the letters, should
-berrt into the box and examined:— ' - •
Reexamined—Mr. Neville is an attorney at Tamworth.
There were only some slight resemblances in the characters
of the writing, but the style and composition bore nu re-
semblance whatever. The first time 1 believe that my
daughter wrote to Lord Ferrers was when she sent him a
note after lie had got his hand hurt. Regarding the scraps
and notes sent to my daughter when she was young, I am
not aware that my daughter answered them, though she might
have done so. The letter to which I have referred was posted
at Derby, and was shortly after his Lordship returned from
abroad. When the charge of forgery was made, we then de-
termined to commence the action, to vindicate our characters,
as we were sure the letters were written by Lord Ferrers.
The Learned Counsel then read another extract, to the
effect that the defendant wrote to the plaintiff to prepare her
trousseau; and that lie did not like the plaintiff's cousin.
The re-examination was then resumed—When Earl
Ferrers returned from abroad he did not resume his position
as pupil, but he renewed his attentions, after an absence of
two years. I believed him sincere in his attachment.
This witness was not allowed to go down until four o'clock.
John Lees was the next witness—He said I am a farmer,
and have been a long time a neighbour of Mr. Smith. I have
been in the habit ciposting letters for him. I posted one in
the latter end of February, 1844, which Mrs. Smith gave me ;
that letter was addressed to Earl Ferrars, Chartley Castle.
Upon another occasion I posted a letter at Tamworth I saw
a white handkerchief put into that letter, this was in March,
1844. There is a road near Mr. Smith's house which is
sunk below the level of the ground ; you might go along
this road without being observed.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL—That is if nobody was there
to see them? Just so.—(Laughter.)
Mr. Holdgate—l live near Liverpool. I was on a visit to
Mr. Smith in June, 1844. He showed me a letter he had
written to Lord Ferrers, and his Lordship's answer. Mr.
Smith's letter was to the effect that he gave his consent to
Lord Ferrer's marrying his daughter.
Eleanor Holdgate—l am wife of the last witness. I was
with him at Mr. Smith's, on a visit, in June, 1844. 1
saw Miss Smith write a letter, but I did not read it.
She put it in an envelope and gave it me to post at Coventry,
but I had not time, and I posted it at Leamington. I went
with Mrs. and Miss Smith to Ashby. Mrs. Smith posted a
letter on that occasion, but I did not see it.
Ann Smith, sister of the plaintiff, a very pretty-looking
young lady, apparently about sixteen years of age, was
the next w:t less. She said I often saw Lord Tam•
worth at church in the spring of 1843; on one occa-
sion I was going along a walk, opposite my father's drawing-
room window, and 1 saw Lord Ferrers leaning against the
chimney-piece. There was nobody in the room then. I saw my
sister go into the room, and then I left. Upon another
occasion, on the 9th of December, I went into the drawing-
room, and Lord Ferrers was there playing on the piano. I
went out again and met my sister, she had some cake and
wine. She did not give me any, but brought them to Lord
Ferrers,--(Laughter.) I was told I should be whipped if 1
went there again.—(Laughter.) I knew Joseph Atkins. 1
saw him near the house when they had gone to Harrowgate.
Cross-examined—l was thirteen years old last November.
I did not lose sight of him. I always kept my eyes upo
him while at church.—(Laughter). He went away, and wa
absent some time. It was my mama who said I was not to
go into the drawing-room. She did not say why, but
guessed.—(Laughter) She did not tell me Lord Ferrers
was there, but .1 found out. I left my little sister iit one o
the gardens, and in passing the window I peeped in at the
corner.—(Laughter.) When I saw my sister come into the
room I ran away.
Re-examined—When at church Lord Ferrers used to look
at my sister,—(Laughter.)
Susan Ilopley, servant in Mr. Smith's family—ln Septem-
ber, 1843, Miss Singh asked me to put a letter in the post for
her, which I did at Hugely.
Cross-examined—Mrs. Smith asked me, about 12 months
after, if I could get some of Lord Ferrers's hand-writing?
She came to me, and wanted either me or my husband to get
the writing. I didn't do so, but my husband tried, and
couldn't get it, and then I wrote to Mrs. Smith.
Re-examined.—l don't think I heard of the action when
this application was made.
John Page, labourer, and :Chelsea pensioner—
I know Lord Ferrers and Miss Smith by sight.
I was in a field at the back of Mr. Smitn's
house in July or August, 1843, and I saw Lord Ferrers and
Miss Smith in the field. They were walking side by side,
and might be two or three yards apart.—( Laughter.) .I was
not near enough to see that they were talking.
Cross-examined by the Arronsite-GENERAL—It is about
two years ago since I did anything as a bailiff's folhawer.
Re -examined—l saw them a second time in the field.
They were then four or five yards apart.—(Laughter.)
The COURT—The distance between them appears to have
increased.—(Laughter.)
Here Mr. CHAMBERS applied to the Court to adjourn, as
Airs, Perry, who was ill, could not attend until to-tnorro w.
Airs, Holdgate was recalled with a view to ask her to whom
the letters were directed, which she had posted for Mrs.
Smith, but the question was not pressed.
The Court then adjourned at half-past five,

COURT OF REVIEW, Feb. 16.
(Before Vice-Chancellor Sir J. L. KNIGHT Baum)
IN EE THE NEWTON LINK.
The Totnes bank makes a claim against the estate of the
Newton hapic of L&Cle./., which is disputed on the ground
that the alleged agreement of 1834, on which the claim is
rested, never existed. It seems that the partners in bath
banks previons to that date were the same persons, sharing
the like interest in both pqneerns, but that at that time an
alteration took place, by which the banks at Newton and
Totnes were erected into separate and independent concerns.
The question in dispute is, whether there was such an ar-
rangement about the debts of eaellio Made the Newton bank
liable to the cialm made against it by the bank at Totnes.
The ease was opened by Mr. Swanston and Mr. Malins,
whose arguments occupied the attention of the Court for
three hours. When these were concluded, his llono.ur ad-
journed the further hearing till this day week, that certain of
the partners might 14 brought up and examined.

CODRT OF BANKRUPTCY, Feb. 16.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goutuurat.)
PT RE RINTIT.
This bankrupt earned on business as a grocer in the
country, and to• day was appointed for the choice of assig-
nees. During the case a point of some importance arose
tinder the following circumstances ;--An onderonrbitd tAttn

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made to arrange with some of the creditors by giving pro-
missory notes for a composition of 10s. in the pound. The
notes, however, not being duly honoured, it was claimed to
prove for the original amount ; the proof, however, was ob.
;ected to, on the ground that the acceptance of a bill for a
smaller amount extinguished the original debt, and that the
proof could only be for the amount of the bill.
The 1-.:Tarned COVITISSIONER said the question was of im-
portance, but his opiuirn was, that if the bill Was not taken
up when due the original debt eh.t4<l.
The solicitor to the fiat said the qu2slion was whether it
could be proved whilst the security existed, the time .1. Niy.
went not having expired? The lonl:rupt said he had.no
means of taking it up.
• The Learned COMATTSMONER, after referring to many cases,
said that it appeared clear that nothing but a release could
extinguish the debt unless the composition was fully
carried out.

CO LTRT C RC U LAR.
The Queen and Prince Albert took their sects torned early walk
yesterday in Claremont Park Ills lit al Highness Prince Albei t
afterward, rode otit on horseback attended by the Equerry in
Waiting.
The Hon. and Hew. C. Leslie, Courtenav took his departure yester-
day front Claremont.
Teir Voyal highnesses the Prieee ot' Wales, Prince Alfred, the
Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, tykeli out:on ponies and
foe walking exercise yesterday in theemp,mcbt.
Hernoyal Highness the Driches3 'ls Kent visited her Coral
ness the Duchess.of Gloucester yesterday at Gloucester House.
We are sorry to learn that the American Minister is still confined
to his house by severe indisposition.
Prince Castcicieala, The NeL:l7,ollian Minister, 11,1 all interview
with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yeterday,"at his official resi-
dence in Downing•street.

A deputation front the Intl-Slavery Society, consisting 01
Jos. J. Gurney, .Mr. Samuel Gurney, Jun.. Mr. George W. Alenak-
der, Mr. Jon. Cooper, llr. S. IL Liintod, Mr. J. Gurney Barclay, and
Mr. John Sccible, Lail an inteivicw with Mr. Secretary .tila:,lstone
ye,:tersl" Colonial-OMM

14ini,ter transe.eted hucluess yesterday nt the ro-
reiz,n-ottiee.

Mr. fielden, 3LY., Lad au interview yesterday with the Chaneello:
of the Exchequer. -

Dispatches from the Governor of the Mattralus were received yes-
terday at the Colonial-office. Dispatches were also received yzster-
day front the Lord High Commissioner of the lonian Islands and
from the Governor of Malta.

The Hon. Edward Stewart, Deputy Chairman of the Customs,
and Mr, Higham, Secretary and Comptroller-General to the Com-
missioners for the Reduction of the -National Debt, had interviews
with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday.
Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening front the Colonial-
office for the Governors of the West India colonies.