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The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-17

PROFESSOR FABER'S SPEAKING

AUTOMATON, OR EUPHONIA.
ThiS is the most extraordinary production of ingenuity
and perseverarce that it has ever been our good fortune to
observe. It is, without any cheat or fraud, in reality a
speaking machine, and an object of the highest wonder. We
are told that the inventor, Mr. Joseph Faber, is sixty years
of age; he received his education at the Royal Polytechnic
Institution in Vienna; lie is a Professor of Mathematics, and
was for many years Premitr Calculator and Land Surveyor
to the Emperor of Austria. He has devoted more than
twenty-live years to the discovery and construction of a me.
chanical combination which should possess all the powers of
articulation. After obtaining the power of pronouncing all
the other vowels by mechanical contrivance, he spent seven
• years in finding means of artificially pronouncing the letter
E. Professor Faber was the first man who analysed " Caou-
chouc," or India rubber; from this material he has formed
the various organs of articulation, so as exactly to resemble
those appertaining to humanity, and by means of keys, and
bellows (for lungs); he has at last conquered every obstacle,
and has: succeeded in constructing an instrument which will
plainly and distinctly speak all languages, sing, whisper,
laugh, &c. This wonderful result is now achieved for the
first time, although it has often been before attempted with-
out success, and has often, during the last few centuries,
been pronounced an impossibility by sarans of all countries.
We should recommend those of our readers who
are not so deficient of reasonable curiosity as to neglect a
visit to this wonderful exhibition, to glance at Mr. Faber's
book of Memoranda, inscribed by many of the most distin-
guished persons of the day. We recommend the book as
highly amusing. Some of the inscriptions are remarkably
characteristic. The greatest captain of the age writes :—" A
wonderful piece of mechanism.—Weilington." The Lord
Chief Baron bears his testimony to its excellence in the
pithy sentence :—" The machine speaks for itself—rerburn
sat." Mr. J. S. Buckingham, in a long memorandum, re-
quests the visitor, whose notions of perfect articulation may
not be quite realised by the performance of the automaton,
" to remember that it is a human work, and that man can,•
riot equal the work of his Creator." Some half-dozen deep
thinking inscribers content themselves with expressing their
" entire agreement " with that original and profound ob-
servation of Mr. J. S. Buckingham's. Perhaps,. however, the
testimony of such men as Dr. Ryan, Professor Bachhoffner,
Mr. Sievier, Mr. Longbottom, and the learned editor of the
Westminster Review, will go as far with the public as the pious
exhortation of Mr. 8., and the satirist, who " fully agrees"
with him.
London, England, 1846-08-17

20 50 40 50
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20 70 30 20
20 100 20 30

Total .•.• • • • • 116 570 170
Previous week's arrival .•• • .. 100 265

DlNerence since our last •• • • 16 305 170
SOROUG..XI HOP Dl.alititt.T.T.

From most quarters the accounts respecting the appearance
of the growing bins are favourable, and a very early picking
is generally expected. Fine parcels of Hops support last
week's prices, but all other kinds may be purchased on some-
what easier terms. The duty is backed at 160,000/. to
165,000/. Sussex pockets, 41 16s to 61; Weald of Keats,
51 to 6/ 6s; Mid and East Kents, 5/ 12s to 8/ 8s per cwt.
FIOROUGH AND SPIT.II.7.I3ZEIMS.
Although the supplies of Potatoes are extensive, the de-
mand rules very steady, at from 71 to 10/per ton. Thegeneral
quality of the parcels on offer is good.
WOOL.
During the past week, the arrivals of Wool in the port of
London have amounted to 320 bales from South America;
320 bales from Hamburgh ; 210 bales from Hobart Town;
1,926 bales from Sydney; 834 bales from Port Phillip; 184
bales from Spain ; and 65 bales from Alexandria. The de-
mand for English Wool has become heavy, and prices are
with difficulty supported. In foreign qualities rather more
business is doing.
London, England, 1846-08-28

THIS EVENING

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Will be performed the admired Opera of GUY MANNERING ;
or, The Gipsey's Prophecy. Meg Merrilles, Miss Cushman ; Lucy
Bertram, Miss Parry ; Julia Mannering, Miss Betts ; Flora, Miss
Terry; Henry Bertram, Mr. C. White ; Colonel Mannering, Mr.
J. T. Johnson ; Dominie Sampson, Mr. W. Smith.
After which, the popular Farce of THE IRISII VALET. Larry
Hoolagan, Mr. Mac arthy.
To conclude with the favourite Drama of THE ROVER'S
SECRET. Principal characters by Messrs. Saville, Johnson, Fre-
dericka, Lewis, Heslop ; Mrs. Lewis, Miss Terry, &c.
Box Office open from eleven till four o'clock.

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
ZVEIRY MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND
THURSDAY.
VIEW of NAPLES, ERUPTION of VESUVIUS, DESTRUC-
'ION Of HERCULANEUM and POMPEII, in the year 79.
A richly ornamented GOTHIC BRIDGE of STATUES has been
topstracted, which will be brilliantly Illuminated at Night.
The PROMENADE CONCERTS, conducted by Mr. Godfrey.
CALYPSO'S FAIRY GROTTO, representing in the Interior
lelemachne -elating his adventures to Calypso.
The PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS, by Mr. Southby, are on the
ilt complete and effective scale.
pfeceding the Volcanic Display, Mons. FARINELLI will descend
trout a Chinese Pagoda, seventy feet in Height, to the surface of the
lake, where a Naiad's Car will rise to receive Lim, and bear him to
his ehrystal home.
The Glass Conservatory is splendidly ornamentelikith festoons
Ot lamps, enabling the visitors to view the matchless collection of
Carnivore by gas-light.
Feeding of the Carnivora at half-past five; the Pelicans, &c., at
; Concert at half-past six ; and the Eruption at dusk.
Admission, One Shilling.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, AUGUST 27.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, SS; Highest. 69 ; Noon, 72.
BAROMETER, 30 08.—WIND F., fine.

Hla/1 WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
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London, England, 1846-08-28

fu'' ttllling .'4-, 1M

LONDON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1846.

August the twenty-eighth, 1846, will be an ever-
memorable day in the history of this country. It will
survive in the grateful remembrance of our posterity
as the epoch of the consummation of the most glorious
session in the records of British legislation. War-
like triumphs may have illustrated preceding eras :
on former occasions we may have had to congratulate
ourselves upon the extension of our colonial posses-
sions : social abuses may, at other periods, have been
eradicated : the constitutional rights of every inhabi-
tant of the United Kingdom may in anterior times
have been confirmed and even extended : we may upon
foregoing prorogations of Parliament have rejoiced
over the subjection of intestine difficulties, over the
prosperity of internal and external dominion, over
vanquished enemies, over accessions of national alli-
ance ; but never have the people of these islands
had such cause for exultation and gratitude as upon
the prorogation of the Parliament of this eventful
year. The Royal Speech, delivered by the LORD
CHANCELLOR of England in the name of her most
gracious MAJESTY, is of a more remarkable charac-
ter possibly than any pronounced from the
throne of these realms. To that address,
which will be found in another column
of The Sun, we refer our readers, and we
%do so with sentiments of the most unaffected glad-
nlss, and with a conviction that that document is the
syi iopsis of incalculable prosperity, not merely to the
pop elation of this empire, but to whole generations of
the human race. The penning of those sentences, at
the dictation of her Ministers, must have
arous vd emotions of joy in the heart of
London, England, 1846-08-28

JUVENILE PLEASURE.
Amidst the bright scene we delightfully treasure,
We witness with ccstacy juvenile pleasure!
Their light-hearted revels we cherish with joy,
Whilst the face is thumbed of each beautiful boy!
Oh ! there is not a youth, we may venture to say,
But enraptured looks forth to the bright holiday
And amongst all the transports, and many are those,
There is nothing that
Pleases so much as New Clothes I
Now ILYAM, we freely acknowledge with truth,
The very best Clothing provides for each youth,
Transcendently high his great name now it shines,
For Ilussar Suits and Tunics of novel designs !
At incredulor.s prices he now will dispose
Of his spler.did assortment of Juvenile Clothes !
Pareats and Guardians are respectiblly invited to inspect the Im-
mense variety of Boys and Youths' Clothing always kept on hand at
this Establishment. An Immense saving in price is effected, and
very garment 'warranted as to durability, quality, and fashion.
LIST OF PRICES.

X s: d.
Dress Coat, braided edge5..........t10m 1 1 0
Sor touts, do •• • .... •• • • 1 5 0
Trousers, in cloth and doeskins .• . • • . 0 8 6
Trousers, in Tweed ..... 0 6 6
Vests, either in cloth or fancy Materials:. 0 4 6
SUMMER GARMENTS.
Rummer Coats, in endless variety ~ •• .. 1.) 9 6
Cashmere Ditto . . • • 0 12 6
Fishing or Shooting Ditto . ...... 0 7 6
Office Ditto ... • • 6 9 6
]douses, in countless profusion ...... • . 0 2 6
Trousers, in all the newest washing
materials ....... .
rest, ditto, Designs guaranteed to retain
their colour ......... .
MADE TO ORDER.
Dress Coats, made to measure .. • • . from 1 10 0
Surtouts, ditto 1 lb 0
Trousers, ditto • • ••• • • 0 15 0
Test, ditto ••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 7 0
SUMMER GARMENTS.
The llyamonlan Paletet, a fashionable
Over-coat, made to order, extremely
light and well-adapted for the present
season.. •... .. . ,
•• •••• 1 1 0

Trousers, of peculiarly light fabrics .. . • 0 8 0
Vests, In rich Cashmere and printed
Quiltings, French patterns .. . • .... 0 7 6

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An immense Stock of Youths and Boy's Clothing at proportionate
.ew prices. Money will be returned to any purchaser, should he not
approve of his purchve after seeing the articles at his own house.
No business transacted on Saturdays until the evening.
L. HYAM. Pantecluietheca, 36 Gracechurch-street. London.
London, England, 1846-08-28

A POPULAR TREATISE on the HEALTH, LIFE. and VIGOUR

of the BODILY FUNCTIONS

NINETEETII rest (ln a Sealed

Envelope) 3s. 6d.,
THE SILENT FRIEND. A Medical Work
on the loss of the reproductive powers, with means of restora-
tion. The baneful effects of Indulgence, neglected Strictures, Se-
condary Symptoms, &c., are fully pointed out. Illustrated by En-
gravings ; followed by observations on Marriage. By It. and L.
PERRY and Co., Consulting Surgeons, London.
Published by the Authors, and may be had at their residence.
Sold by Strange, No. 21, Paternoster row; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-
street ; Purkis, Compton-street, Soho ; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-
street, and 37, Poy al Exchange ; and all Pooksellers.
Part I. of this Work is particularly addressed to those who are
prevented from forming a Matrimonial Alliance, through fear of cer-
tain disqualifications, and will be found an available introduction to
the means of perfect and secret restoration to manhood.
Part 11. treats perspicuously upon those forms of diseases, either
In their primary or secondary state, arising front infection, showing
how numbers who neglect to obtain competent medical aid, entail
upon themselves years of misery and suffering.
_ _

The CORDIAL BALM OF tiYRIACUM is exclusively directed to
the cure of nervous and sexual debility, irregularity, weakness, har-
renneSS, loss of appetite, indigestion, consumptive habits, and debili-
ties arising from venereal excesses, &c. Price I Is. and 335. per bot-
tle. The Five-pound cases may be had as usual.
The CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE. An anti-
syphilitic remedy for searching out and purifying the blood from ve-
nereal contamination, scurvy, blotches on the head, face, and body,
ulcerations, and those painful affections arising from improper treat-
ment, secondary symptoms, and all eruptions of the skin. Price lie.
and 335. per lost tie.
PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, price is. 9A., 4s. Gd.,
and I Is. per box, arc the most effectual remedy for strictures, in-
flammation, irritation of the bladder, &c., without hindrance to
business.

Consultation fee, if by Letter, IT. A minute detail of case is ne-
cessary. Messrs. Ferry are in daily attendance at their residence,
19, Berners-street, Oxford-street, London, from eleven till two, and
five till eight; and on Sundays front eleven till twelve.
London, England, 1846-08-28

POSES PL ASTIQUE, or MOVING TABLEAUX VIV ANS.
HALL OF ROME, GREAT WINDMILL-
STREET, HAYMEAKET.
Professor TITRNOUR, to acquiesce with the numerous requests
of several subscribers and patrons, intends repeating the GRAND
REHEARSAL (which was received on Wednesday last with general
delight) on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, August 31. To render this
entertainment peculiarly distingue, the prices of admission will be—
Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. 6d. ; Pit, 2s.
The much-admired Tableaux, Venus Rising from the Sea, the
Rainbow Nymphs, Three Graces, &c, every Afternoon and Evening,
till further noties.—Stalls, 2s. ; Boxes, Is. 6d. ; Pit, Is.

INVENTORS and DEPOSITORS of WORK-
ING MODELS and of other Specimens of the Useful Arts (as
well as the Visitors ofthe ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION)
are respectfully informed that the Directors have given their anxious
consideration to the new appointment of DEMONSTRATOR in
MECHANICS, whose duty will be to explain to the Visitors the
Principles and Uses of the above Specimens with clearness and
simplicity. The Lectures now comprise the ELECTRIC TELE-
GRAPH, as well as other objects of present interest. The beautiful
Optical Instruments, Sec. &c.
Admission, is.; Schools, Half-price.
London, England, 1846-08-28

STRAND THEATRE.

A party of Gentlemen, admirers of Dramatic Art, and advocates
of fair p'ay, feel ng disgusted and indignant at the un-English and
unmanly treannent of Mr. GREGORY, at the Haymarket Theatre,
have taken this—the only House in the Metropolis at present avail-
able—and through their acting Manager, Mr. DAV,DSON, have
invited Mr. Gregory (who has consented to appear) to perform for
A limited number of nights, with the assurance that he shall have
wha every Actor is entitled to—a clear stale and a fair hearing.
The public s th refore respectfully informed that this Theatre is in
court.e of preparation for the representation of some of Shakspere's
Hays, and will (every exertion be lig used to produce them in an
efficient manner) be opened on MONDAY NEXT, with the Tragedy of
London, England, 1846-08-28

OTHELLa

Othello ...... ........ Mr. Gregory.
The new histerteal Tragedy. entitled TILL MAID OF WARSAW,
will be produe,d without delay.

Itt)YALI AM riIITREAT
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Ptince
Albert, the Prince of Wales, and lie Prismess Royal. Immense
novelty and entire change. Fresh addition to the Comp •ny, and
first Week of the highly interesting Spectacle of " The Merchant
Steed." ,
London, England, 1846-08-28

PUBLICATIONS.

' MR. JAMES'S NEW WORK.
Immediately will be published, in 3 vols. post Bvo., price 1/. 11s. 6,1
HEIDE L BERG: A ROMANCE,
By G. P. R. JAMES., Esq.
Author of
~ The Stepmother;" " The Smuggler ;" " Arrah Neil,'
&c. &c.
London, England, 1846-08-28

London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill,

Just published, price 55.„ f;ee by post, 6s. Gd.
RANKS on URINO-GENITAL DISEASES.
Part I. On Gonorrhfea and Gleet, exemplifying the influence
of a Scrofulous or Scorbutic state of system in producing those Morbid
Secretions, and showing that the true nature of their diseased action
is irritative, not inflammatory.
Published by the Author, 90, Blackfriars-road, Landon; and may
be had of Johnston, 68, Cornhill; Starkie, 4, Strand; Sanger, 150,
Oxford-street; and by order of all booksellers.
NOTICES Os' THE PRESS.
From the Mark-lane Express.—" The work now before us will be
appreciated by the professional man who is aware of the importance
of distinguishing between ' irritative and • inflammatory' action in
determining the course of treatment of disease. The author is of
opinion that the symptoms of the former are frequently mistaken for
the latter, sometimes even by experienced practitioners. Mr.
Franks does not content himself with asserting the fact, but pro-
ceeds to show, by amument and demonstration, which appears to us
conclusive, that the position he assumes is correct. Having carefully
perused Mr. Franks's book, we can state with confidence, that it
ought to be read by every man,
inasmuch as the information it con-
tains may not only afford relief to the mind upon the appearance of
symptoms which are not really indicative of the disease supposed,
but may be the means of guarding the patient against the practices
of the unskilful and the empiric."
From Bell's Life in London.—" We recommend this little treatise
to those who, suffering under deserved penalties, wish to pay them
off as speedily and safely as possible, without having recourse to the
ruinous banks founded by manslaughtering quacks."
From the London Mercantile Journal.—" Mr. Franks is evidently
an original thinker, and follows not the path of his predecessors in
treating the subject upon which he has written. There is a vast
amount of truth in his book. It is ignorance which often causes un-
happiness in,the married state, and such a work as this may be the
means of displacing many of those serious heart,:burnings and jea-
lousies which sever the peace of families."
London, England, 1846-08-28

London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill.

Just published, price 55.,, free by post, 6s. 6d.
FRANKS on URINO-GENITAL DISEASES.
Part I. On Gonorrhoea and Oleet, exemplifying the influence
of a Scrofulous or Scorbutic state of system in producing those Morbid
Secretions, and showing that the true nature of their diseased action
Is irritative, not inflammatory.
Published by the Author, 90, Blackfrlars-road, Landon; and may
be had of Johnston, GS, Cornhill; Starkle, 4, Strand; Sanger, 150,
Oxford-street ; and by order of all booksellers.

NOTICES or THE PRESS.
From the Mark-lane Express.—" The work now before us will be
appreciated by the professional man who is aware of the importance.
of distinguishing between irritative' and inflammatory' action in
determining the course of treatment of disease. The author is of
opinion that the symptoms of the former are frequently mistaken for
117gument and demonstration, which appears to us
the latter, sometimes even by experienced practitioners. fir.
Franks does not content himself with asserting the fact, but pro-
osition he assumes is correct. Having carefully
perused Mr. Franks's book, we can state with confidence, that it
ought to be read by every man, inasmuch as the information it con-
tains may not only afford relief to the mind upon the appearance of
symptoms which are not really indicative of the disease supposed,
but may be the means of guarding the patient against the practices
ccoeendcslutsohs,eh,otiviltbt.ile P
of the unskilful and the empiric."
From Bell's Life in London.—" We recommend this little treatise
to
ff those .
s
cwehdon,y e
Penalties, wish to pay them
dvvithout having recourse to the
ruinous banks founded by manslaughtering quacks."
From the London Mercantile Journal. Mr. Franks is evidently
an original thinker, and follows not the path of his predecessors in
osni sufferingsfe
iy under a
s d
possible,esery e
treating the subject upon which he has written. There is a vast
amount of truth in his book. It is ignorance which often causes un-
happiness in the married state, and such a work as thli may be the
means of displacing many of those serious heut_hhnuege
gad et►
101111101 yauch sem the pep)
London, England, 1846-08-28

PUBLICATIONS.

' MR. JAMES'S NEW WORK.
Immediately will be published, in 3 vols. post Bvo., price 11. I Is. 6d
ii[EIDELBERG: A ROMANCE,
By G. P. R. JAMES., Esq.
Author of " The Stepmother;" " The Smuggler ;" " Arrah Neil,'
L&c. Soc.
London, England, 1846-08-28

IN LINCOLNSHIRE.

INGLEBY WOOD, in the PARISH of SAXILBY, Seven Miles
from LINCOLN, SIXTY-FIVE ACRES of VALUABLE
THRIVING GROWING OAK TIMBER.
31[RER
t.oGPEUOBLRICGFC,
OIimOPEBTIINTISONis dairtetchteedsatroacOenl:;Fh
ead,
Lincoln, on FRIDAY, October 2d, at One for Two uclock, in
Two Lots,
THE RESIDUE OF THE ESTATES OF THE LATE
LORD MONSON.

comprising INOLEBY WOOD, with upwards of
65 ACRES OF FINE OAK TIMBER TREES,
and also
A QUANTITY OF ASH POLES,
from t^n to twenty years' growth. The wood adjoins a farm which
was sold by the late Lord Monson, and
LANDS BELONGING TO THE CROWN,

but the circumstance which will give it most importance is—the easy
shipment of the timber whenever a fall is taken, the estate being
within a short mile from

TILE NAVIGABLE RIVER FOSS,

which connects
THE TRENT AND WITHAM STREAMS,
and thus opens with facility, and at a trifling expense,
A MARKET Fslt THE TIMBER IN
THE DOCK-YARDS OF THE HUMBER AND THE
THAMES.
whenever it is requisite for it to be gold.
It is at present in hand,And the outgoings are very trifling.
Also, in the village of is'axilby,
A GOOD •I3RICK AND TILED COTTAGE,
with garden and garth, comprising about half an Acre, in the occupa-
tion otWilliarn Denman.
The woodman, Ocoige Crarnnack, who lives at Saxilby, will.show
the property. Particulars of Mr. Brown', South Carlton, Lincoln-
shire ; Messrs. Oddie, Lumley, Nichol', and Smith, solicitors, Carey-
, street, Lincoln's Inn ; the Saracen's Head, Lincoln ; and at Itft.
L George ROW'. (Am% Coyent-gArclen, lactridOu.
London, England, 1846-08-28

CONTENTS OF THE TREATISE.

HAPTEa 1. On the I'hilosophy of Marriage, with its Hindrances
and Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.—
ChArrns 2. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Generative
Organs, their fanctions, structures, and secretions, proving that great
Mental and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action.
—CHAPTER 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effects on the
Animal Economy; the concealed cause of Debility of the functions
of the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of the
Mental Faculties. ClierrEa 4. On the Secret Disorders of Youth
and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness,
Mental Debility, and Premature Decay.—CnArrsits 5 and 6. On
the Disorders arising from indiscriminate Excess, Gonnorhcea,
Gleet, Strictures, and other Diseases of the Urethra.
REVIEWS OP THE WORE.

"The author of this singular and talented work is a legally quali-
fied medical man, who has evidently had considerable experience in
the treatment of the various disorders arising from the follies and
frailties of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad-
dition, by demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which must
act as a salutary warning to youth and maturity, and by its perusal
many questions may be satisfactorily replied to, that admit of no ap-
peal, even to the most confidential friend."—Era.
Published by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also
from S. Gilbert, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-
street; Starie, Tichborne-street, Quadrant; Gordon, 146,
CLeaden-
hall-street,
London; Newton, 16, Church-street, Liverpool; and by
all Booksellers.
At Home for Consultation daily, from Nine till Two, and from
Five till Eight; and all letters immediately replied to, if containing
Ole fee of It., for advice, tze.-9 ,BEDFORD-STREET BEDFORD-
SQUARE. LONDON

MISERABLE LODGINGS OF THE POOR.—In conse-
quence of the demolition of the " Rookery" in St. Giles's,
the close back avenues in Drury-lane, Saffron-bill, old
Westminster and Whitechapel, are crowded to repletion by
emigrants from the fallen fastness of Bloomsbury. It is
stated by a clergyman, who is constantly amongst the poor,
that, on entering houses in those neighbourhoods in the course
of his sick calls, he has found a number amounting to seventy
human beings, crammed together in a narrow and dilapidated
tenement. The arrangements by which the miserable crea-
tures are thus packed, are almost revolting, for lodgings
have become so valuable in these dens, that the poorer
inmates pay for permission to sleep on the landing-places
and stairs !
London, England, 1846-08-28

CLAREMONT, NEAR SOUTHAMPTON.

A delightfully situate and modern spacious VILLA, with beautifully
planted grounds, &c., the whole being Freehold, and within two
miles of the town, and commanding grand views of the river,
Isle of Wight, and the New Forest, with immediate pc>, session.
ESSItS. DANIEL SMITH • and SON are
JL directed to OFFER for' PUBLIC SALE, at the Mart, near
the Bank of England, on Fron.lv. Septeinbei Is; at Twelve, unless
previously disposed of by Private Contract,
The above very desirable and beautifully situate FREEHOLD
RESIDENCE, on a commanding elevated part of MILLBROOK,
within a short distance .of the church, and only two miles from
Southampton.. The MANSION is modern, and contains rooms of very
handsome dimensions, and ample largo airy bed rooms, all finished
with excellent taste and- in a superior manner. The domestic offices
are very convenient; the grounds, comprising about nine acres, are
well laid out, and ornamentally planted. There is ' a productive
walled garden, good stabling, and various out-offices, the whole very
complete, and fit for instant possession.
The estate may be viewed by application to Mr. Perkins, upholder,
Southampton, of whom particulars may be had; also at the chief
Hotels at Southampton ; at the Auction Mart ; of Messrs. Coombs
and Son, solicitors, Dorchester ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and
Son, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, whoa.. fully authorised bo treat fbr
the Safe.
London, England, 1846-08-28

"FROM THE SAME,

"I am afraid no ship will come up to Mexico until after I
get to Valparaiso, to order either Daphne or Fisgard, or any
larger frigate that may be necessary to be there, after you
come away, if you find it right to come away in February."
" Valparaiso, Jan. 10, 1846.
"The Cormorant is daily expected from Payta, with the
October mail, or perhaps Captain Gordon may go on to Pa-
nama and bring me that of December. The expectation of
her daily arrival has prevented me sending off the Fisgard;
but unless I am induced to come on in the Collingwood to the
northward at once, I shall probably detach the Fisgard in that
direction."
London, England, 1846-08-28

THIS EVENING

Will he performed the popular Drama, called THE MERCHANT
STEED ; or, The Flight of Damon. Calanthc, Mrs. Morton
Brooks; Damon, Mr. J. Harwood ; assisted by the whole of the
Company. Double Stud, rare Quadrupeds, &c.
Alter which, magnificent SCENES of the HIPPODROME, by
the French, German, and British Professors.
The whole concluding with the pleasing Drama, entitled THE_
NAMELESS. _ .

11oi:ofticeOpen from eleven till five o'clock.-=Doors open at six
snd commence at seven o'clock.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
Unrivalled talent for Six Nights only. The distinguished Artistes,
Miss Cushman, and her sister, Miss Susan Cushman, will sustain
some of their favourite characters during this Week. being their
last performances previous to their departure for the United States.
Engagement of Mr. Macarthy, the popular Irish Comedian, lot
Six Nights.
London, England, 1846-08-28

CERTIFICATE.

POLYTECHNIC CHEMICAL SCHOOL.—" In testing Clark, McNiell,
and Co,'s Universal Gas Burner with. one of the best shawdowless
burners, it gave a more pure andORGE CRISP, brilliant light, with
ngin seeraving of 20
GE E,
to 25 per cent."
ROBT. LONGBOTTOM, Secretary,
London, England, 1846-08-28

EXAMPLES.

471
. 0 g
5, co "I Bonus Bonus in g
,c), E Assured
&Q = Premium. : added. Cash. EF, g may
P p so g Borrow.
F,'

£l6 0 41
13 10 2'
11 3 11
7 18 10
710 41

445 0 0
395 11 1
223944676 13 424 35

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in
December of the present year.
F. FERGITSON CAMROUX, Secretary.

VICTORIA LIFE A S
No. 18 KING WILL

3URANCE COMPANY
AM-STREET, CITY.

Sir JAMES DUKE, Alderman, M.P., Chairman.
BENJAMIN HAWES, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Benjamin Barnard, Esq. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq.
Charles Baldwin, Esq. John Nolloth, Esq.
B. Donkin, Esq., F.R.S. Charles Phillips, Esq.
Aaron Goldsmid, Esq. Major-General Robertson
James Law Jones, Esq. Daniel Sutton, Esq.
John Knill, Esq. O'B. B. Woolsey, Esq.
Life Assurances are effected by this Company on every description
of risk, on a profit or non-profit scale.
Credit of half the premiums for the first five years allowed on Poll
ties effected for the whole term of life.
Payment of Premiums so arranged as to meet the convenience or
wishes of the Assured. A Policy may be made an absolute security.
Advances continue to be ma de to Assurers on real or undoubted
personal security, for terms of years, repayable by instalments.
Particular attention is requested to the detailed Prospectuses of the
Company.

WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary and Secretary.

THE PROVIDENT
BENEFIT ASSOCILTIOI
42, Moorgate-street.

CLERKS' MUTUAL
AND BENEVOLENT FUND,

Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P. I W. G. Prescott, Esq.
Thomson Hank ey, jun., Esq { Baron L. de Rothschild.
TREASURER OF' THE BENEVOLENT FUND.
John Abol Smith, Esq., M.P.
Forms of proposal for MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, to meet
every contingency, Annuitios, Endowments, Loans, Bcc., and the
FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT, with every information, may be had
at the Offices, where donations and subscriptions to the Benevolent
Fund are received.
Table of Premium payable yearly, half-yearly, or quarterly, by a
person of the age of 25, to secure the sum of £lOO, to be paid at
death, or on his attaining the respective ages of 50, 55, and 60,
whichever event shall first occur:—

Age Fifty.

Age Sixty.

gyt Year. half- 1? uar- year.
.4 4 erly. . I

Near 1 HallQuar-
Year. terly.
London, England, 1846-08-28

MUSICAL BOXES, of high quality, the
mechanism beautifully finished, playing upwards of 750
airs, overtures, &c. A Catalogue of the Music, with the price of
the boxes, is now published, and may be had, gratis, on application,
or will be sent, pest-paid, if applied for by a paid letter.—T. COX
SAVORY and Co., Goldsmiths, &c., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from
Gracechurch•street), London.
London, England, 1846-08-28

, 65, Cornhill. London : Smith, Elder, and Co.

Just published, price 55.,, free by post, Gs. Gd.
FRANKS on URINO-GENITAL DISEASES.
68, Cornhill; Starkie, 4, Strand; Sanger, lbo,
Part I. On Gonorrhea and Gleet, exemplifying the influence
of a Scrofulous or Scorbutic state of system in producing those Morbid
Secretions, and showing that the true nature of their diseased action
is irritative, not inflammatory.
order of all booksellers.
by order
OF THE PRESS.
ne Express.—" The work now before us will be
Published by the Author, 90, Blackfriars-road, Lendon ; and may
InpaNb'rofessional man who is aware of the importance
' inflammatory' action in
boao ep:Fpflortra appreciated
had
mi .
distinguishingas tttferh Je e
boti hyf;
larshkiti:d.
between
determining the course of treatment of disease. The author is of
opinion that the symptoms of the former are frequently mistaken for
the latter, sometimes even by experienced practitioners. Mr.
Franks does not content himself with asserting the fact, but pro-
ceeds to show, by argument and demonstration, which appears to us
conclusive, that the position he assumes is correct. Having carefully
perused Mr. Franks's book, we can state with confidence, that it
ought to be read by every man, inasmuch as the information it con-
tains may not only afford relief to the mind upon the appearance of
symptoms which are not really indicative of the disease supposed,
but may be the means of guarding the patient against the practices
of the unskilful and the empiric."
From Bell's Life in London.—" We recommend this little treatise
to those who, suffering under deserved penalties, wish to pay them
off as speedily and safely as possible, without having recourse to the
ruinous banks founded by ID =slaughtering quacks."
From the London Mercantile Junal.he—" Mr. Franks is evidently
an original thinker, a
and follows not tPath of his predecessors in
treating the subject upon which he has written. There is a vast
amount of truth in his book. It is ignorance which often causes un-
happiness in the married state, and such a work as this may be the
means of displacing many ef those serious heart-buntings and jelt-
- 1911sies 'Which Over the peace Of falitl/e3,7
London, England, 1846-08-28

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the admired Opera of GUY MANNERING ;
or, The Gipsey's Prophecy. Meg Merrilies, Miss Cushman; Lucy
Bertram, Miss Parry ; Julia Mannering, Miss Betts ; Flora,. Miss
Terry; Henry Bertram, Mr. C. White ; Colonel Mannering. Mr.
J. T. Johnson ; Dominic Sampson, Mr. W. Smith.
After which, the popular Farce of THE IRISH VALET. Larry
Hoolagan, Mr. Macirthy. _ . _

To conclude with the favourite Drama of THE ROVER'S
SECRET. Principal characters by Messrs. Saville, Johnson, Fre-
dericks, Lewis, Heslop; Mrs. Lewis, Miss Terry, &c.
Box Office open from eleven till four o'clock.

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND
THURSDAY.
VIEW of NAPLES, ERUPTION of VESUVIUS, DESTRUC-
TION of HERCULANEUM and POMPEII, in the year 79.
A richly ornamented GOTHIC. BRIDGE of STATUES has been
constructed, which will be brilliantly Illuminated at Night.
The PROMENADE CONCERTS, conducted by Mr. Godfrey.
CALYPSO'S FAIRY GROTTO, representing in the Interior
Telemachus relating his adventures to Calypso.
The PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS, by Mr. Southby, are on the
Most complete and effective scale.
Preceding the Volcanic Display, Mons. FARINELLI will descend
from a Chinese Pagoda, seventy feet in Height, to the surface of the
lake, where a Naiad's Car will rise to receive Lim, and bear him to
his chrystal home.
The Glass Conservatory is splendidly ornamented with festoons
of lamps, enabling the visitors to view the matchless collection of
Carnivora by gas-light.
Feeding of the Carnivora at half-past five; the Pelicans, &c., at
SIX ; Cancert at half-past six ; and the Eruption at dusk.
Admission. One Shilling.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, AUGUST 28.
TitznatomrrEn, Lowest, 59; Highest. 73 ; Noon, 73.
BAROMETER, 30 02.—WIND E., fine.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 20 minutes after 5. f Evening .. 38 minutes after S.

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SECOND EDITION.
London, England, 1846-08-28

DISEASE TO TURNIPS.

We beg to call the particular attention of our readers
to the following letter, and also to the statement made
in a letter from Birmingham, under the head " Potato
Crp6," that an immediate inquiry may be made by them
into the condition of their turnip crops. We join with
our correspondent in expressing a hope that our readers
will communicate to us the result of their inquiries, as
the subject is one of immense importance.
London, England, 1846-08-28

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the popular Drama, called TIIE MERCHANT
STEED ; or, The Flight of Damon. Calanthe, Mrs. Merton
Brooks& Damon, Mr. J. Harwood ; assisted by the whole of the
Company. Double Stud, rare Quadrupeds, &c.

After which, magnificent SCENES of the HIPPODROME, by
the French, German, and British Professors.

The whole concluding with the pleasing Drama, entitled TIIE
NAMELESS.

ltox•otlice open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at seven o'clock.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY TIIEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
Unrivalled talent for Six Nights only. The distinguished Artistes,
3liss Cushman, and her sister, Miss Sinai% Cushman, will sustain
some of their favourite characters during this Week, being their
last performances previous to their departure for the United States.
Engagement of Mr. Macarthy, the popular Irish Comedian, for
Six Nights.
London, England, 1846-08-28

in the midst of our hopes it came like a sudden blight,
and we have nothing to look forward to but the mare
extirpation of the root from this kingdom. 'The poor
hbalrer will suffer, as potatoes are the principal food of
his family; but if corn he cheap it will not make such a
material difference. There is also almost an entire
failure of the apple, scarcely a tree laden with fruit to
be seen anywhere, which will cause old cider to advance
in price.

EXTENSION OF THE POTATO
DISEASE TO TURNIPS.

We beg to call the particular attention of our readers
to the following letter, and also to the statement made
in a letter from Birmingham, under the head " Potato
Crps," that an immediate inquiry may be made by them
into the condition of their turnip crops. We join with
our correspondent in expressing a hope that our readers
will communicate to us the result of their inquiries, as
the subject is one of immense importance.
London, England, 1846-08-28

PAYMENTS.

Expenses of Act of Parliament 12,726 8 0
Engineering and surveying 1,975 17 2
Law costs
Directors, as per vote of last general
meeting
Land and compensation
Sleepers, rails, and chairs
Contractors for permanent way and
stations, on account .
Cash at bankers

5,236 11
49,343 0

Total of all payments £127,936 3 9
" The following is an abstract of the engineer's report :
"In my report of the 23d of February last, I stated
that the first contract, extending from Lynn to Nar-
borough, a length of nine miles, had been let, and would
be ready for opening on the 31st of August.
" The works have been rapidly progressing, and are
so far advanced as to enable me to assure you that the
line may be opened to the public as soon as the engines,
which the manufacturers have promised early in Sep-
tember, can be obtained to work it.
" The second contract, being a distance of five and a
half miles, and extending from the termination of con-
tract No. 1 to the town of Swaffham, has been let to
Messrs. Fly and Frost, contractors, for a sum under my
estimate, and they have commenced operations in several
places. The time fixed for the completion of this portion
of the line is the 30th of June in next year.
London, England, 1846-08-28

THE SUN, LONDON,
_FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST SB, 1846.

burden to him. The Court of Peers would not, he was
assured, sanction such a suicide. M. Baroch afterwards '
related at length the attempt in the Tuileries, and endea-
voured to prove that the life of the King could not have
been endangered by Henri's attempt. He insisted that
the pistols were not even loaded, notwithstanding Henri
might have asserted the contrary. He maintained
that the bullets must have been found if such had
been the case. M. Baroch then replied to the charges
of immorality which had been reproached to the pri-
soner, and insisted that they had been exaggerated, or
caused by the bad conduct of his former wife. A great
number of letters were then read by AL Baroch, written
by persons who had known Henri. They all spoke of
his morose disposition and the extravagant nature of
his opinions, which were treated by his friends as absurd,
and betraying a very weak intellect. Some of Henri's
extravagant lucubrations were also read by his counsel,
as confirming the fact that a man with such an intellect,
and who had evinced such imbecility of conduct, could
not be considered as a very dangerous person. He im-
plored the Court, in conclusion, not to condemn the
wretched man before them. The crime of regicide had
of late descended very low, and would descend still lower
after the senseless attempt of the miserable man they
were called upon to judge. No, Gentlemen, said M.
Baroch, the attempt of such a man cannot be considered
as serious.

The President then ordered the audience to be sus-
pended, which was not resumed at the time Lhe dispatch
was closed. _ _

The prisoner listened very attentively to the speech of
tho Procureur du Roi and defence of hi 3 counsel, ex-
pressing by shakes of the head his approbation or dis-
approval of what was said of him.
London, England, 1846-08-28

CERTIFICATE,

" Ina series of experiments made upon Clark, Mc Niell, and Co.'s
Patent Universal Gas Burner, its superiority was satisfactorily esta-
blished in economy and the quality of the light. Tested against
argand burners, Nos. 4 (12 boles), and 6 (15 boles), it afforded a
saving of at least 25 per cent.', and against three fish-tall burners,
4, 40 per cent. The colour and brilliancy of the flame is supe-
rior to any other burner."
T. W. KEATES, Consulting Chemist,
J. D. PALMER, Mechanical Inspector.
The UNIVERSAL GAS BURNER is used nightly.at the Poly-
technic Institution, and may be bad and seen from 11 till 4, at the
Pateiltees, 60, St. Martin's-lane, Charing-ace ; and of all Gas Fitters
In London.
London, England, 1846-08-28

CERTIFICA TE.

" In a series of experiments made upon Clark, Mc Niell, and Co.'s
Patent Universal Gas Burner, its superiority was satisfactorily esta-
blished in economy and the quality of the light. Tested against
argand burners, Nos. 4 (12 holes), and 6 (15 holes), it afforded a
saving of at least 25 per cent., and against three fish-tail burners,
Ne,. 4, 40 per cent. The colour and brilliancy of the flame is supe-
rior to any other burner."
T. W. KEATES, Consulting Chemist,
J. D. PALMER, Mechanical Inspector.

The UNIVERSAL GAS BURNER is used nightly at the Poly-
technic Institution, and may he had and seen from 11 till 4, at the
Patentees, 60, St. Martin's-lane, Charing-cross ; and of all Gas Fitters
in London.
London, England, 1846-08-28

OLIVER TWIS T.
BY CHARLES DICKENS,
With Illustrations by GEORGE GRUIESGANS, and the latest
Corrections and Alterations of the Author.
No. IX. will be published on the 31st instant, price is. To be com•
pleted in Ten Numbers.
London: Bradbury and Evans, Whitefriars.

OLIVER -TWIS T.
BY CHARLES DICKENS,
With Illustrations by GEORGE CRUIESIIANE, and the latest
Corrections and Alterations of the Author.
No. IX. will be published on the 31st instant, price Is. To be com•
pleted in Ten Numbers.
London: Bradbury and Evans, Whitefriars.
London, England, 1846-08-28

CLAREMONT, NE AR SOUTHAMPTON

A delightfully situate and modern spacious VILLA, with beautifully
planted grounds, &c., the whole being Freehold, and within two
miles of the town, and commanding, grand views of the river, '
Isle of Wight, and the New Forest, with immediate pot session.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
JL directed to OFFER for PUBLIC SALE, at the Mart, near
the Bank of England, on FaIDAT, September 18, at Twelve, unless
previously disposed of by Private CnAtract,
The above very desirable and beautifully situate FREEHOLD
RESIDENCE, on a commanding
elevated part of MILLB]IOOK,
within a short distance of ll'.e, church, and only two miles from
Southampton. The MANSI:JIT is modern, and contains rooms of very
handsome dimensions, anr:t ample large airy bed rooms, all finished
with excellent taste and, in a superior manner. The domestic offices
are very convenient; 'rho grounds, comprising about nine acres, are
well laid out, and ornamentally planted. There is .a productive
B.O`A stabling, and various out-offices, the whole'very
walledcorni,l getea,radie,dn
f.‘ for instant possession.
The estate may be viewed by application to Mr. Perkins, upholder,
of whom particulars may be had; also at the chief
and Srn, Southamptoni. ; at the Auction Mart ; of Messrs. Coombs
S o
Hotelsu th ama t t
s
solicitors, Dorchester ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and
Son " Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, who are fully authorised to treat for
tt,e tale.
London, England, 1846-08-28

LYNN AND DEREHAM RAILWAY

COMPANY.
The half-yearly meeting of this Company took place
yesterday at the London Tavern ; Henry C. Lacey, Esq.,
in the chair. The following report was read :
" The proprietors will recollect that the directors were
authorised, by a special meeting, to apply in the present
session for a Bill for amalgamating this Company with
the Lynn and Ely and Ely and Huntingdon Railway
Companies.
" The Bill for amalgamating this Company with the
Lynn and Ely and Ely and Huntingdon Railway Com-
panies has also been introduced into the House of Com-
mons. As, however, the amalgamation was not agreed
upon until the 31st of December last, the Parliamentary
notices for the Bill could not be given until after the
time prescribed by the standing orders had expired.
The Standing Orders' Committee have therefore neces-
sarily reported to the House this non-compliance with
their regulations.
" The Select Committee, contrary to the sanguine
expectation of the directors, declined to recommend that
the standing orders should be dispensed with, and the
Bill was therefore lost for the present session.
" The following is an abstract of the cash accounts:—
Receipts
London, England, 1846-08-28

ELY AND HUNTINGDON RAIL

WAY.
The half-yearly meetini of this Company took place
yesterday at the London lavern; Henry C. Lacey, Esq.,
in the chair. _ .

Similar reports to the preceding were adopted unani-
mously by the meeting.
In consequence of the passing of the London and
York Railway Bill, the Company have obtained an Act,
authorising the raising, by the creation of new shares, an
additional capital of 120,0001. These shares will not be
issued without the sanction of the Company.
The meeting then separated.
London, England, 1846-08-28

Admission, is.; Schools, half-price,

MUSICAL BOXES, of high quality, the
mechanism beantifully finished, playing upwards of 750
airs, overtures, &c. A Catalogue of the Music, with the price of
the boxes, is now published, .and may be had, gratis, on application,
or will be sent, pest-paid, if applied for by a paid letter.—T. COX
SAVORY and Co. Goldsmiths, &c., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from
Gracechurch.street), London.
London, England, 1846-08-28

ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND
MATURITY.
WITH TWENTY-FIVE COLOURED ENGRAVINGS.

Just published, Sixteenth Thousand, in a sealed envelope, price
2s. Gd., or post paid, to any address, for 3s. Gd. in Postage Stamps
or Post-office Order.

ELF- PRESERVATION : A Medical Treatise
1,..7 on the secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity.
illustrated with Twenty-five Coloured Plates on the Anatomy,
Physiob.gy, and Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Organs,
explaining their various structures, uses, and functions, and showing
the injuries that are produced in them, by solitary habits, and other
excesses. With Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous
Debility, Local and Constitutional Weakness, and other diseases of
the Urethra.

By SAMUEL LA..MERT, CONSULTING SURGEON,
9, Bedford-street, Bedford-square, London;
Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorary
Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Liceutiate of
Apothecaries' Hall, London, &c., &c.
London, England, 1846-08-28

THIS EVENING

will be performed the popular Drama, called THE MERCHANT
STEED ; or, The Flight of Damon. Calanthe, Mrs. Morton
Brooks; Damon, Mr. J. Harwood ; assisted by the whole of the
Company. Double Stud, rare Quadrupeds, &c.
After which, magnificent SCENES of the HIPPODROME, by
the French, German, and British Professors.

The whole concluding with the pleasing Drama, eatitled THE
NAM/LESS.
Box-onice open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at seven o'clock.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
Unrivalled talent for Six Nights only. The distinguished Artistes,
Miss Cushman, and her sister, Miss Susan Cushman, will sustain
some of their favourite characters daring this Week, being their
last performances previous to their departure for the United States.
Engagement of Mr. Macarthy, the popular Irish Comedian, for
Six Nights.