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LOL a
is the lea feeling of the human
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every other impulse of nature, and is not only stronger than avarice,
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beyond mCasure deplorable 1 Loving and beloved, he entails the
most miserable disappointments on the object of his choice, and upon
himself a desolation the most horrible, when the simple possession of
natural attributes would change the scene, and yield to both a life of
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SELF-PRESERVATION,
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TRISH SOCIETY of LONDON.
Instituted 25th March, 1822,
Ffr Promoting the Education and Religious Instruction of the Native
Irish, through the medium of their own Langua;o.

VICK PATRON.
The Right Hon. and Most Rev. his Grace the Archbishop of
CANTERBURY.
PRESIDENT.
The Right Hon. the Earl of GALLOWAY.
VICE-PRESIDENTS .
His Grace the Duke of Manch?ster.
Meet Noble the Marquis of Cholmondeley.
Right Hon. the Earl et Harrowby.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Cork and Orrery.
Right Hon. the Earl of Roden.
Right Hon. the Earl of Gosford.
Right Hon. the Earl of Gainsborough.
Right Hen. the Earl of Effingham.
Right Hon. the Earl of Cavan.
Right Hon. Viscount Li fford.
Right Rev. the Lord Sishop of Cashel and Waterford.
Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Calcutta.
Right Hon. Lord Calthorpe.
Right Hon. Lord Bexley.
Earl Jermyn
Viscount Adare, M.P.
The Lord Ashley, M.P.
Lord Arthur Hervey.
Right Hon. Sir George Grey, Bart., M.P.
Right Hon. Sir G. H. Rose, Bart.
Sir R. 11. Inglis, Bart., M.P.
Sir C. S. Hunter, Bart.
The Hon. Granville D. Ryder, M.P.
Sir Thomas Blomefield, Bart.
Sir Morgan G. Crofton, Bart.
Sir J. Kennaway, Bart.
Captain Vernon Harcourt, R.N.
John Cater, Esq.
Evelyn J. Shirley, Pee., M.P.
Henry Kemble, Esq., M.P.
Hon. William Cowper, M.P
TRIILSIIRER —Captain the Hon. Francis Maude, R.N.
SUS-TREASURER—Enoch Durant, Esq.
BANKERS—Messrs. Drummond and Co., Charing-cross.
Office of the Society, 32, Sackville-street,
In the present eventful state of Ireland, the Committee of
the Irish Society of London would call the attention of the
publie to the beneficial results of the Society's labours in that
country. and would earnestly appeal for iticreased support, to
carry out the objects which it has in view ; and while they by
no means undervalue the efforts which are being made, whether
by legislation or by private enterprise, to improve the temporal
condition of Ireland, the Committee feel convinced, from much ex-
perience, that all the remedies proposed must prove unavailing, un-
less, at the same time, measures aro taken to elevate the moral
character of the Irish peasantry by means of religious instruction.
The Irish Society labelers in the native districts, whore upwards of
3,000,000 of the population speak the Irish language.
There are now 800 teachers connected with it, who instruct the
native Irish in reading the Word of God. Since the commencement
300,000 individuals, chiefly adults, have thus been taught to read the
Scriptures, many of whom embraced the Protestant faith.
One hundred and eight Scripture readers are employed, who read
the Irish Bibles in the cabins, or to groups of the peasantry at work
in their fields, or by the real side.
Seven Irish-sneaking clergymenare in connexion with the Society
who read the Liturgy, and preach the Gospel in the:native language.
Ten congregations of converts have been raised up, or are now
ministered to through the instrumentality of the Society. Two of
these are in the county of Galway, two in the county of Cork, and
six in Kerry.
Many Roman Catholics, not included in those distinct congrega-
tions, have been brought, through the blessing of Almighty God
upon the Society's labours, to renounce the errors of Rome, and are
now incorporated with old Protestant congregations.
Sorne groups of converts who have been instructed by the Society
are asking for Irish clergymen to be located amongst them.
In various places crowds of Roman Catholics attend Protestant
churches and school-houses, where an Irish-speaking clergyman has
been announced to preach. One clergyman states :
•‘ In the Cathedral of I 'preached on Wednesday evening
The church was filled, the Roman Catholics standing up to the'
reading-desk, and outside the doors. At D--, on Sunday night,
there, had we a place large enough, we might have had many hun-
dreds of Romantsts ; as it was, we had a goodly number, and those
who were obliged to stand outside the window occasionally requested
that I would speak up, so as ire
the
hear."
Another writes t--
"I had a most interesting tour through the C— Irish districts.
I preached 20 sermons, in Irish, to over 2,000 in all. I may count
that 1,000 were converts, 500 ROITIRDISIS, and 500 old Protestants.
One poor man, who was not hearing me. heard so much about the
sermon from ethers, that he said lie would ' come to hear the next
sermon, if the priest would roast
`him in the ilre for it.' Many a
poor creature from the heart said, 0, when will yen come again
sir ? Alas I that we hav'nt an Irish ministry!"
Such are some of the results of the Soeiety's proceedings ; but the
committee would allude to one more, of considerable importance at
the present time, and that is, that wherever the native Irish have
been instructed by the Society, they have become loyal subjects of
oar Queen, and abstain from all connexion with the treasonable
practices and illegal associations which are so hostile to the peace
and prosperity of the kingdom.
The Committee have made diligent inquiries upon this subj let, and
the replies to their inquiries have been highly satisfactory. The
following are extracts from one letter out of upwards of twenty of
the same character received by the Committee :
" I affirm it as a fact that could not be contradtAed, that out of
the thousands in Ireland connected with the Irish Society, that none
of them are connected with illegal associations, or with that dan-
gerous agitation now so formidable,
are almost and hostilentirelye to Irel
friendlyand's
best interests. Our teachers and pupils
to British'connexion ; they have felt Romt's spiritual tyranny, and
that b if the union with Great Britain were dissolved,
that both spiritual and political:tyranny would become intolerable."
And there are net a few instances of members of Ribbon or other
Illegal associations having been converted through the instrumen-
tality of the Society, and now employed in teaching their country-
men to read the Word of God.
An indvidnal who lately visited a congregation of converts in one
of the wildest districts of the west, remarks :
" When I entered the cabin, the whole congregation rose, seeing
a stranger with a Bible in his hand, and gave me a hearty wel-
come, crying out Cead Mille Failthe," Cead Mille Failthe.' They
were orderly in their conduct, and deeply attentive to the Word of
God. I was especially pleased with the demeanour of two indivi-
duals, and net a little gratified at afterwards hearing their story.
One had been a celebrated and lawless pugilist, the other the leader
of a Ribbon Lodge, both of them daring characters in the neigh-
boarheed ; but through the mercy of God they met with the teachers
of the Irish Society, they were instructed in the Scriptures, and
now, from their respectable appearance and general conduct, as
well from the change which has taken place, they might be described
in the language of inspiration, Sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed,
and in their right mind.' One of them is the owner of the cabin
where the congregation was assembled—the other, the Scripture
Reader employed in the district."
---nr-extend thee. b....0w, tinter the blessing or -cloatra,m,„„,„.4
the Irish-speaking part of the population the present appeal is made.'
It is acknowledged by all parties that something roast be done for
Ireland ; and without limiting the measures which may be devised'.
by the benevolent, the Committee of the Irish Society of Loudon
would respectfully suggest that religious instruction should have a
prominent place amongst thee.
It has succeeded in the Protestant districts of the north ofan Irelandrt,
which are as free from crime, disloyalty, and pauperism as y pas
of England, and where industry and order flourish to a remarkable
degree. It has succeeded, under tke blessing of the Most High, in
those native districts and localities where the inhabitants have been
instructed by the teachers of the Irish Society, in which crime, sedi-
tion, and animosity have given place to peace, to loyalty, and goodwill.
And why should it not succeed upon a greatly extended scale? It
Is a measure which the Committee believe God will h
onour desire
to remember, and in humble reliance upon which theyall not carry on
return
unto me
pro void ; umplisent sh that which I please, and it
shallprosper in b
the thing t it shall accomplish
whereto I it."
That " word" when blessed by God the Spirit, will teach even the
most deluded of the Irish peasants to " submit to every ordinance of
man for the Lord's sake."
It will inculcate industrious habits—" if any would not work,
neither thould he eat."
It will produce a respect for life and property, and thus give an
opportunity for the introduction of capital, and the employment of
the people at home, enabling them to support themselves, dusteal of
being a burden to others.
It will be the 'ure remedy for treason and rebellion---" Fear God
onour the king—and meddle not with them that are given to

change."
Subscriptions and donations will be received by the bankers ; by
the Treasurers and by the Secretaries at the Society s Office, 32,
Sackville-street, Piccadilly; by Messrs. Hatchard, Piccadilly; by
Messrs. Nisbet and Co., Bemerg-street; by Messrs. Seeley, Fleet-
street ; by Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and Co., Cavendish-square ; by
Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, and Co., Lombard-street; and by Messrs.
Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street.
The Irish Intelligence, published monthly at one penny—and the
Annual Report—may be had by application to the Secretaries.

ON NERYOU S DEBILITY AND GENERATIVE DISEASES.
Just published, the Thirty-sixth Thousand, an improved edition, rore-
vised and corrected, 120 pages, price 2s. In a sealed envelope,
forwarded by the Author, post paid, to any address, secure from
observation, for 28. 6d., in postage stamps, illustrated with nx-
rnerous Anatomical Coloured Engravings.
ANHOOD: the CAUSES of its PREMA-
TURE DECLINE, with Plain Directions for its PERFECT
RESTORATION.
A Medical Essay en those Diseases of the Generative Organs,
emanating from Solitary and Sedentary Habits, indiscriminate Ex-
caves, the Effects of Climate and Infection, Sec., addressed to the
sufferer in Youth, Manhood, and Old Age; with Practical Remarks
en Marriage, the Treatment and Cure of Nervous and Mental De-
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which even the most shattered constitution may be restored, and
reach the fell period of life allotted to Man. Tho whole illustrated
with numerous Anatomical Engravings on Steel, in colour, explain-
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correspondence, cases, Sec.
By J. L. CURTIS, Surgeon.
7 , Faith-street, Soho-square, London.
" Manhood.' A 'Medical Work.—To the gay and thought less we
trust this little work will serve as a beacon to warn them of the
langer attendant upon the too rash indulgence of their passions,
whilst to some it may serve as a monitor In the hour of tempta-
tion, and to the afflicted as a sure guide M health."—Chronicle
" Manhood: By J. L. Curtis.—Their long experience and re-
putation in the treatment of these painfhl diseases is the patient's
guarantee, and well deserves for the work its immense cirulation."
—Era.
" Curtis on Manhood' should be in the hands of youth and old
age. It is a medical publication, ably written, and developes the
treatment of a class of painful maladies
et. -pixy ex uneerare ana stesignitileat:
Gazette. - .
The Parent, who beholds his beloved child pining away, and fait
approaching to a premature grave, in consequence of some disease,
which, for want of careful investigation of its real cause, has been
set down to the score of consumption, will, on perusing this work,
be astonished to find, that in nine-tenths of the cases of young per-
sons of both sexes, who perish of what is called pulmonary con-
sumption, heart disease, tubes, &c., the sole and exclusive origin has
been the indulgence in certain destructive habits practised by youth
"tech more frequently than it is at all suspected.
N.B. Boars of consultation from Eleven till Two, and Six to
Eitht ,n the Evening.

Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel.
DN PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA-
CITY. tiND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
!sT evr Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or
no cost, direct from the Establishment, 35. 6d. in postage stamps,
rilllE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex-
cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury,
with remarks on Marriage, end the means of obviating certain dis-
qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and
L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, perners-street, Ox-
ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : said by Strange,
21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ;
Starie, 23, Titehborne-street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden-
ball-street.
Pan: I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
organg, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Exgravings.
PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessiveindul-
gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental
and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity.
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. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured
Engravings.
PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease
by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is ob-
viated. This important part of the Work should not escape the
eader's notice.
Pan: Y. 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.
TfiIICOZEIAL BALM or SYRIACIIII is exclusively employed In treat-
ing nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 111. and 335. per
bottle. The Concimtrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic
remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp-
toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 11s. and 335. per bottle.
ferry', Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 91., 4s. Gd., and 11s. per box, a
certain remedy for 4miorrlicea,illeet, stricture, and chronic inflamma-
t or. of the bladder. Consultation fee. if by letter. IL A minute
retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society.
56. Packets', with advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by
which the fee, /., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten-
dance daily at 19, Bere.ers-street, Oxford-street, London, from E
ven tlil T Fro, and Five to Eight I on Bandays from Eleven to One.

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(-1011IMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS
1- 2 for Orpha.ii and Necessitous Children, \Vanstead.
PertoN—ll.R.ll. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE; KG., &c.
' Paxstnaiv —J. 3IISTERMA'N, Esq:, M.P.'
A General Court of this Institution was held at the 'London Tavern,
on Thursday, the 2Sth instant, the Right Honourable the LORD
MAYOR in the Chair, at which an ELECTION of CHILDREN for
admission into the Schools took place. At the close of the Poll the
result was declared as follows :

• DOTS.
*Goddard, Henry•. • • •• • • .. 3188 *Vandergncht, Edwin John 2096
*Henson, James Richard .. 2509 *Vickers, John.... • • 3389
Jones, John Edward.. 953 White, Edmund Horner .. 496
Jones, Robert Tale ...... 158 Williams, Richard Alfred.. 715
*3f aitland, George Traviss.. 3199 *Williams, Thomas Charles 2502
Merry, Frank Edward ... 836 Williams, William Robert 446
Statham, Edward John .. • • 982

mats.
Clark, Elizabeth Ann...—. 759 Jardine, Emma ...... •• .. 927
Davis, Fanny Flora ••.. • . 293 *Load, Margaret Mary .... 3458
*Ebrey, Harriette C. E ..... )525 *Miller, Emma Augusta.. • • 3797
*Edwards, Elizabeth .• . .. 5582 Scholes, Maria Saxton •• .. 1254
The names marked . are the successful Candidates.
♦. L. SAUL, Secretary.
Offices, 60, Bread-street, Cheapside, December 29, 1848.

GRAVESEND via BLACKWALL RAIL-
WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS.
Railway aril Boat included in one Payment.
Fares, tO or from London.
Fore Cabin and Sccon.l Class Railway, ONE SHILLING ;
Saloon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING and SLYPENCE.
To or from Blackwall or intermediate Piers,
Fore Cabin•• • • •... 9d. Saloon•• •• •... Is.
No other Packets call at the Grays or Greenhithe Piers.
FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND.
Week. Days, at 8, 836*, 936, 11%, 1,2%, and 5.
Sundays. at 8%, 11%, 1,2%, and 5.
FROM BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLACKWALL.
Week Days, at 9%, 11, 12, 1%, 3,4, and 5.
Sundays, at 9%, 11, 1%, 3%, and S.
The TRAINS starting one quarter of an hour before each of those

Crises.'
Passages marked * are run direct, the Packets not being per-
mitted to stop at Piers or for Boats.
Omnibuses from Fenchurch-street Station to all parts of London
every, quarter of an hour.
BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 41. 4s. ; Six Months, 21. 15s. ;
Chreo Months, 11. 15s. ; to be had of the Collectors on board the
packets; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend; or of Mr. Saunders,
Brunswick Wharf, Blackwell.
Passengers' Luggage conveyed to and from the Packets and Rail-
way, at tyro Brunswick-wharf, without any.charge. The charge for
Porterage at Fenchurch-street is Id. for small parcels, and 2d. for
large parcels.
November 'I. 1848. :`

THE
LICENSED VICTUALLERS AND
GENERAL FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
DIRECTORS.
JOHN 3IUSGROVE, Esq. and Alderman, Chairman.
ANDREW CLARK, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
John Addis, Esq. J. G. Hammack, Esq.
C. S. Butler, Esq. J. K. Hooper, Esq. and Ald.
George H. Child, Esq. William Knott, Esq.
William Float, Esq. Robert Main, Esq.
William Game, Esq. Francis Witham, Esq.
Parties holding Policies In this Office are respectfully invited to
take notice, that the renewals which fall due at Christmas should be
paid on or before the 9th of January nest. Renewal Receipts are
ready at the Chief Office, 4, Adelaide-place, London-bridge ; and in
the hands of the several Agents of the Company for delivery to the
Assured.
Insurances on Life and Fire effected on the most advantageous
terms for Assurers, and all claims promptly adjusted and paid.
JOHN BIGG, Secretary.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
rr H E ROYAL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITU PION, REGENT-STREET.
A Lecture on the Popular Subject of the Electric) Light, by Dr.
Bachhoffner on Tuesday, Thursday, aed Saturday Evenings.—Po-
pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr.
Ryan, daily, and on the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri-
day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views
la Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childe's
Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve-
nings.—Microscope at One o'clock daily.— New Ch in
roatrope.—
Diver and Diving-bell.--Working Models explained.—Musie di-
rected by Dr. Wallis.
Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including
,atunlay) from Seven till Half-Past Ten.
Admission is.—Schools ,Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is.

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of a superior
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cele-
brated et-
brated makers, Messrs. Nicole, Brothers, of Geneva, playing upwards
of 600 airs, overtures, &c.. selected from the works of Mozart,
Weber Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, &c., together with the most emi-
nent English composers.
A Catalogue of the Music, with Lists of Prices, is now published,
and may be had, gratis, on application to T. COX SAVORY and Co.,
Watchmakers, &a., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from Gracechurch-
street), London.

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