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London, England, 1846-12-07

and during the last three years haverealised, such profits
as to lead to the cultivation of further tracts of land for
currant grounds. During the official year of 1845, the
actual consumption of currants in the ITuited Kingdom
exceeded in quantity any preceding year, and it was
an unprecedented fact that when the first cargo of
new currants reached London in September last, there
were no old currants on sale in first hands, the stock of
old at that period usually averaging nearly 2,000 tons.
From the 22d of September to the 25th of N.ivember,
forty-four vessels have arrived in London alone, with
entire cargoes of new currants, the total quantity of
which cannot be less than 7,000 tons. Of these vessels,
43 were British and 1 Greek. The quickest passage was
made in 29 days, and the longest in 77 days.
The price opened, on the 22d of September, at 565. per
cwt. for Patras currants, and on the 6th of October at
545. per cwt. for the first arrival from Zante. Since then
the prices have continued very steady at 565. for Patras,
and 555. for Zante and Cephalonia fruit. Quite a new
feature in the trade was that sevtn or eight of these car-
goes were sold by the Greek consignees .to London
P:rocers end speculators while they were afloat, to be de-
livered on arrival.
Neverthc les= there must be at least 3.000 tons of cur-
rants now in London for sale, part of which will no
doubt he put up to auction. With the forty-four car-
goes already arrived, and af. w more on the age to
London, there can be no fear of a scarcity Of cm rants,
even for the most inordinate wants that may arise !or
Christmas. A great many cargoes have also reached
Liverpool, Bristol, and other outports.
The total crops of currants this season in the Morea,
Zante, Ccphalonia, and Ithaca, are estimated to hsve rc a-
lised 49,000,000 weight, or about 21.875 tons. This ic the
largest total crop of currants ever before produced, and
it is stated that about three-fourths of it would come to
this country. The general quality, owing to rain
damage, is not fine. It is a singular fact that the craln-
tries which produce this enormous quantity of currants
do not themselves consume a hundred tons. What
would the poor Greeks and lonians do if Jahn Bull was
by any chance to discontinue the use of currants? Why,
they and their Goveinment revenues would be ruined,
as the growers could not find any other market for all
their produce, and the treasuries would be minus the
chief source of their assets, the duties levied amounting
; to about 18 per cent. on the export value.
London, England, 1846-12-07

VcrlXlo
r, CAI VALRIVPIA RAILWAY
-1141111. 40.6061. in 40,000 shares of lfil. each.
Further deposit of Ss. per share.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.
dOl3The ATTWOOD, Esq., M.P., Chairman.
kkhiwv, ingest., M.P. William A. Campbell, Esq.
Jsraes Tr-P°°ner, EN" M.P. Ambrose Miller, Esq.
pr,,7eurY Attwood, Esq.
N• weci'L'lonal Directors feeling assured that they can secure, by
▪ Reichttscato to Parliament, the important and national
11 railroad Company originally contemplated, think
4710 r pow`'..tta Purpose in the ensuing session of Parliament to
tilt)* ixri to obtain a line from Killarney to Valentin, and for
..) "'tang line, and thus by the senstruction of 40
140fp,,ZLo eonnestion with knee granted during the past
ast
pici;7727, lo more all CU adialiaages set forth in their
ihpnfteld 11310 Will*nacessarily reduce the capital sr the Corn-
-14.41dja. Directors.
under the powers granted to them 'by the
fl' en reduce the 251. share to a 101. share, and thus
rfltzeiatithosu beholders
the liability of the shareholders.
u.,ldere are hereby informed, that, for the purpose of
Notid Las louto..._above object, and under powers given to the pro-
, _iv of this Company by the Deed of Settlement or
Int 4 or ittif-Ueetstent, they retain the moneys remaining in their
„st of at of the bankers, if any such should remain, after pay-
illtiseer,,l4 incurred in prosecuting the undertaking ; and in
the Doha covenants therein contained, a Call Is hereby made,
of,oual Directors hereby require the shareholders to pay
17tistiiker;':.Per share, to be paid by teem into the hands of one of
er, this Company, whose names and addresses are given
soo s
I.th Y ‘ceount
of December of the Pro, visional
instant, for Direc
the purpose tors, on or be
of makingfore Mon
d
% a
444 Di tune th
14 (Iran e necessary preliminary Parliamentary deposits,
jegoeuttiungstich further costs and charges as may be incurred in
Thu blre of the measures contemplated by the said Directors.
I,tltli Morsfeelevery confidence in prosecuting this scheme, and
v,474113: to ere ort herewith annexed, of a Baronial
u Iveragh
tsd. t . n the county o'f Kerry, fee petitioning the Go-
mm', aid of the prosecution and construction of this important
undertaking.

By order.

A. MOUTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1846-12-07

THE CURRANT TRADE.

Public attention has of late been directed to the im-
portations into this country of many articles of food, the
magnitude and variety of which are both striking and

curious.
The following statement of the immense and unparal
leled importation of currants within the space of nine
a eeks, with some account of the growth and production
of an article which is so especially patronised and used
by the British public, will probably prove interesting,
not only to the consumers of plum buns, puddings, and
cakes, but also to the wholesale and retail grocers, the
merchants who buy and import, the shipowners, the
cultivators of the fruit, and, in short, to all parties con-
cerned, which, without any licence of pen, must embrace
nearly every individual in this country.
The growth of currants is almost entirely confined to
the Mores (and merely to that part of it situated
between Patras and Corinth) and to the lonian Islands
of Z inte and Cephalonia, only about one cargo being
grown in Ithaca. A small quantity is also produced near
Smyrna and in the Lipari islands, but the quality from
the two last named places is very inferior.
Currants, which are in fact grapes, grow in bunches,
some of which weigh two pounds, on short standard
trees, planted at regular intervals, in vineyards, which,
of course, vary in extent. The crops are generally ripe
by the end of July, when the bunches are carefully
cut from the trees, and spread on the ground in a part
of the vineyard which has been properly prepared.
The intense heat of the sun, in the month of August,
in Greece, suffices in a few days to dry and convert
the luscious small grapes into currants, no other
process being necessary to render them fit for packing
and shipment than merely placing them in sieves and
throwing them up into the air, to divest them of the
stalks. The drying time is one of great anxiety to the
grower, us, in the event of rain falling while the fruit
is on the ground, it causes much deterioration, and
reduce: its market value. It has been observed that
scarcely ever have three yearly crops been secured with.
out rain damage to one of them. The crops being
stored in magazlnef, the next bu, iness is the fixing a
first price between the growers and the export mer-
chants, which, within the oldest memory, has almost
always been a matter of muck difficulty and delay,
owing to the growers invariably asking very high prices,
while the merchants endeavoured to obtain the fruit as
reasonably as they can. Sooner or later some buyer and
seller fix a price for a cargo, when the market opens, and
prices rise or fall according to the demand.
For many years previous to 1818, the currant trade of
England was almost exclusively in the hands of two
Hull houses, but after that period it became gradully
more divided, so that at present not only are a great
many English merchants and wholesale grocers engaged
therein, but also Greek merchants, and even the growers
themselves, have become importers on their own account.
Within the last thirty years, the fluctuations in the price
of currants have beeh reTarkable both at the (laces of
London, England, 1846-12-07

MINING IN SPAIN.

Many of our correspondents, J. G. among the number,
have evidently mistaken our remarks upon mining in
Spain, in our papers of Nov. 7th and the 28th. On re-
ference to them it will be found that in favourably
noticing the Asturian Mining Company, we referred
solely to their Cinnabar mine, La Eugenia, as being
likely to handsomely remunerate the shareholders, and
as having already ore discovered to the extent of several
thousand pounds, upon a trifling outlay of 2,7001. We
never went so far as to imagine, much less to express,
that the produce of the Cinnabar mine would pay com-
mon interest upon the capital of the company, as exhi-
bited in the extraordinary accounts inserted (against the
wishes of the directors) in our last week's publication.
From those accounts it would seem that from deposits
on shares and loans, the capital already raised and ex-
pended amounts to 74,8881. u s. 6d. Out of this, the
sum of 51,7664 Bs. 3d. has been spent upon iron works,
which, as yet, have made no returns; and, judging from
other mines abroad are, to say the least, of equivocal
♦alue. These works, however, and this expenditure have
been the pet concerns of the directors, whilst the Cinnabar
mines, the only things of value they have, were (according
to their own report) thought unworthy of their notice. Thus
the interests of the shareholders on the Company were
upon the eve of being wrecked, had we not called atten-
tion to them in our article of the 7th ultimo. So much
for ourselves. In vindication of the part we have taken
in discussing the matter, with regard to the future pro-
gress of the Company, it certainly, if we may judge
from the "confessions of the board," requires practical
men of business to govern it, and should not be allowed
to remain under the sole influence of men who prefer
remaining in doubt, to taking the trouble to arrive at
truth.

Botallack Mine, Nov. 17.
Dr.

To labour cost £1,288 15 4
Merchants' bills

£1,814 11 9

By balance in purser's
hand last account £427 5 9
Copper sold, less dues 359 18 2
Tin sold, less dues 413 6 2
Sundries
£1,201 14

Balance agst adventurers £612 17 8
Since the meeting a part of the reserved tin has been
sold at 40s. per ton advance, to pay off the balance,
leaving 1,4001. in stock to the end of August. There is
a discovery of ore in the 125-fathom level end, 3 feet
wide, from which, in a few days, 30 tons of copper ore
were broken.—Railway Herald.
London, England, 1846-12-07

MINING IN SPAIN.

Many of our correspondents, J G. among the number,
have evidently mistaken our remarks upon mining in
Spain, in our papers of Nov. 7th and the 28th. On re-
ference to them it will be found that in favourably
noticing the Asturian Mining Company, we referred
solely to their Cinnabar mine, La Eugenia, as being
likely to handsomely remunerate the shareholders, and
as having already ore discovered to the extent of several
thousand pounds, upon a trifling outlay of 2,700 L We
never went so far as to imagine, much less to express,
that the produce of the Cinnabar mine would pay com-
mon interest upon the capital of the company, as exhi-
bited in the extraordinary accounts inserted (against the
wishes of the directors) in our last week's publication.
From those accounts it would seem that from deposits
on shares and loans, the capital already raised and ex-
pended amounts to 74,8881. 1 ls. 6d. Out of this, the
sum of 51,7661. Bs. 3d. has been spent upon iron works,
which, as yet, have made no returns; and, judging from
other mines abroad are, to say the least, of equivocal
value. These works, however, and this expenditure have
been the pet concerns of the directors, whilst the Cinnabar
mines, the only things of value they have, were (according
to their own report) thought unworthy of their notice. Thus
the interests of the shareholders on the Company were
upon the eve of being wrecked, had we not called atten-
tion to them in our article of the 7th ultimo. So much
for ourselves. In vindication of the part we have taken
in discussing the matter, with regard to the future pro-
gress of the Company, it certainly, if we may judge
from the "confessions of the board," requires practical
men of business to govern it, and should not be allowed
to remain under the sole influence of men who prefer
remaining in doubt, to taking the trouble to arrive at
truth.

Botallack Mine, Nov. 17.
Dr.

To labour cost £1,288 15 4
Merchants' bills

£1,814 11 9

By balance in purser's
hand last account £427 5 9
Copper sold, less dues 359 18 2
Tin sold, less dues 413 6 2
Sundries
--- £1,201 14

Balance agst adventurers £612 17 8
Since the meeting a part of the reserved tin has been
sold at 40s. per ton advance, to pay off the balance,
leaving 1,4001. in stock to the end of August. There is
a discovery of ore in the 125-fathom level end, 3 feet
wide, from which, in a few days, 30 tons of copper ore
were broken.—Railway Herald.
London, England, 1846-12-07

APPOINTMENTS.

Edward Mourilyan, Master's Assistant, to the Victory
Henry L. Kelly, Master's Assistant, to the Victory.
Henry Wellings, Acting Assistant-Surgeon, to the
Albatross.

Bernard Delaney, Acting Assistant-Surgeon, to the
Caledonia.

John Davison, Acting Third Engineer, to the Ceylon.
H. Petch, Master's Assistant. to the Muting.--Times.

CURATES.—There is a story extant in the diocese
of' Exeter that the Bisbop has been working with great
anxiety to to introduce tractarian curates wherever he
could find an opening, it is said that Dr. Barnes, of
cy
,frwornishitnhge tßoisaeoppoinotata
hcueractldwansot metthibnk o
by an
f
licensing a curate from any other diocese, as there were
plenty of excellent men unemployed in his own, and it
is said further that he has thrust a tractarian upon Dr.
Barnes. Two other beneficed clergymen, one of them
an archdeacon—in fact the first three letters of his name
are John Moore Stevens, thus runs the rumour—finding
that they had power to employ a curate for three months
without a licence, determined not to be circumvented by
their respectable diocesan, to appoint their curates for
that period, and so re-a
oint. The Bishop then met
them in a very handsome spirit, and saved them the
trouble of walking straightly by the law, by appointing
the clergymen desired—neither of the curates in these
instances being of the number of the unemployed about
whom the Bishop had manifested so much anxiety—
from which we learn that the old gentleman is not
always consistent with his office.— W Times.
..FITE LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR CHRISTOPHER
larroN..—This new work. by Sir N. Harris Nicolas, is
published this day by Mr. Bentley, of New Burlington-
street, (publisher in ordinary to her Majesty,)
and may
be had of all booksellers, in one volume, Bvo., with por-
trait, price 15s. bound. Mr. Bentley will also publish
during the present month the following new works:—
, F.R.S., Scc.. 2 vols. Bvo., with
2. A Canoe Voyage to the Minnay Sotor, by G. IL
Featherstenhaugh, Esq
map, &c., price 28s. bound (on the 10th inst.) 3. The
Third Series of the Inmoldsby Legends, with a Memoir
of the Rev. R. Barham, edited by his son, one vol.,
.
with illustrations by Leech and George Cruikshank,
price 10,4 6& (on the 15th inct.) 4. Mr. Howitt's
Homes and Haunts of the British Poets, two vols. Bvo.,
with illustrations, price 30s. (on the 18th inst.) 5. Me-
moirs of the Life of General Pepe, written by himself, 1
three vols. poet Bro. (on the 21st just)
London, England, 1846-12-07

THE PLOUGH.

Although this publication commenced commenced with unusual
promise, and although a year has now elapsed since
its first appearance, that promise has been fulfilled.
the work is a creditable organ of English agricul-
ture. In intelligence,• in its editorial management
and correspondence, The Plough is worthy of all
commendation.

GUIDE TO THE TURF, OR POCKET
RACING CO3IPAI'ION. By W. Ruff,for 1847.
What Mr. Joseph Deacon Hume was, and what
Mr. J. R. Porter is to the statistics of trade and com-
merce, that is 111 r. Ruff to the statistics of racing.
The present number of the guide contains the nomi-
nations for 1847 ; the entries for the great stakes for
1848, alphabetically arranged and indexed ; a record of
the races of 1846 ; the laws of racing ; the Derby,
Oaks, and Leger lots ; with a list of the winners of
those races from the commencement. In fact, it is
impossible to require any information on the subject
of racing, which is not be found in " Ruff's Guide."
London, England, 1846-12-07

DAVIDOE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Shakspere's Tragedy of RICHARD THE
THIRD. Duke of Gloucester, Mr. J. R. Scott ; Earl of Richmond,
Mr. E. F. Saville ; King Henry, Mr. IIeslop; Duke of Buckingham,
Mr. Fredericks ; Tressel, Mr. Johnson ; Queen, Miss Richardson ;
Lady Anne, Mrs. Saville.
After which a grand Military Ballet of Action, entitled LE REVE
DU SOLDAT. The characters supported by Mdlle. Theodore and
the Deulin Family.
To conclude with the New Drama, called PASSION'S SLAVE ;
or, The Outcast Son. Supported by the principal talent of the
Company.
London, England, 1846-12-07

NEW NOVEL BY MRS. it ILOLLOPE.
Just ready, In 3 vole post Bvo.
ATHER EUST ACE,I
TALE OF THE JESUITS.
By Mrs. TROLLOPE.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

NEW WORK BY WILLIAM HOWITT.
Just ready, in 2 vols. Byo., with numerous Illustrations,
THE HOMES AND HAUNTS OF THE
BRITISH POETS.
By WILLIAM aOWITT,
Author of "Visits to Remarkable Places," "The Book of the

Seasons," &a.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.)

N 0 RF OL K ESTUARY COMPANY.
—The Right Hon. LORD GEORGE BENTINCK, M.P.,
President

Just Pablislaid,

The SPEECH delivered Ty his LORDS3IP on Thursday, No-
vember 12, 1846, at the British Hotel, Cockspur-street, upon the
First Meeting of the Company after the obtainment of the Act.
Reported by M. STRANG, Parliamentary Reporter, under the
sanction and approval of his Lordship.
To be had of Mr. Finch, publisher, 16, North Audiey-street,
Grosvenor-square, London. Price Is. Sent free by post, on receipt
of Post-office order, or twelve stamps.

REFORMATION IN CLEANING (MLA-
NETS.—The use of the PORTLAND PATENT SPRING
BRUSH and CHIMNEY-SWEEPING APPARATUS obviates all
the annoyance and inconvenience consequent upon the present dis-
gusting plan By it a flue is completely cleansed without one
particle of soot entering the apartment. A short time ago
an experiment was made with this apparatus at the House of
Common=, the success of which was complete. Sheets of writing
paper were placed upon the chimney-piece, and in various other
parts of the room, and after the completion of the sweeping not one
particle of soot was disceralble upon any of the sheets of paper.
To be seen at 69, Welbeck-street, Cavendish-square.
N.B. The Proprietor is willing to grant licenses for the use of this
patent invention in the provincial towns of England.
Agents for the Metropolis are required.

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
MESSRS. LAMOND and Co.,- RAILWAY
SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and the Public for their continued support and patronage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
t.the place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY. at One o'clock, at the
Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.

All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
previous to their being offered ; ami advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds imme-
diately disposed of according to instmctions.
Offices, Ilall of Commerce. Threadneedle-street. London.
London, England, 1846-12-07

FRENCH PLATS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comedy, entitled L'HOTEL GARNI. Cha-
racters by MM. Langeval, Berou, Cartigny ; Madame Deluc, and
Cordely.
After which, 31ollere's celebrated Comedy of LE BOURGEOIS
GENTILHOM ME. M. Jourilain, M. nate t ; Nicole, Mtille. Brohan.
To conclude with LE 311R1 ET L'AMANT. Col. Saint Leger,
M. Langeval ; Ernest, 31. Berou ; Froutin, 3f. Dumery ; 31. Motus,
M. Tourtillon; Madame Saint Leger, Madame Adele Deluc; Lisette,
Mdlle. Brohan.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 25. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
London, England, 1846-12-07

NEW NOVEL BY 3111 S. TROLLOFE.
Just ready, In 3 vols post Syn.
ATHER EUST ACE,
A TALE OF THE JESUITS.
By Mrs. TP.OLLOPE.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great 31a11borough-street.

NEW WORK BY WILLIAM HOWITT.
Just ready, in 2 vols. Bvo., with numerous Illustrations,
THE HOMES AND HAUNTS oF
BRITISH POETS.
By WILLIAM HOWITT,
Author cif "Visits to Remarkable Places,"
"The B°°l of the
Seasons," &C.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.)

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
MESSRS. LAMOND and Co., RAILWAY
SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and the Public for their continued support and patrosage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
tilts place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
(Tall of Commerce. Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
previous to their being offered ; and advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds imme-
diately disposed of according to instructions.
°Paces. Hall of Commerce. Threadneedle-street, London.
London, England, 1846-12-07

APPOINTMENTS.

Edward Mourilyan, Master's Assistant, to the Victory
Henry L. Kelly, Master's Assistant, to the Victory.
Henry Wellings, Acting Assistant-Surgeon, to the
Albatross.

Bernard Delaney, Acting Assistant-Surgeon, to the
Caledonia.

John Davison, Acting Third Engineer, to the Ceylon.
H. retch, Master's Assistant, to the Mutine.—Times.

CURATES.—There is----storyextant in the diocese
of Exeter that the Bishop has been workieg with great
anxiety to introduce tractarian curates wherever he
could find an opening. It is said that Dr. Barnes, of
Colyton, wishing
to appoint a curate, was met by an
answer from the Bishop that he could not think of
licensing a curate from any other diocese, as there were
plenty of excellent men unemployed in his own, and it
is said further that he has thrust a tractarian upon Dr.
Barnes. Two other beneficed clergymen, one of them
an archdeacon—in fact the first three letters of his name
are John Moore Stevens thus runs the rumour—finding
that they had power to employ a curate for three months
without a licence, determined not to be circumvented by
their respectable diocesan, to appoint their curates for
that period, and so re-appoint. The Bishop then met
them in a very handsome spirit, and saved them the
trouble of walking straightly by the law, by appointing
the clergymen desired—neither of the curates in these
instances being of the number of the unemployed about
whom the Bishop had manifested so much anxiety—
from which we learn that the old gentleman is not
always consistent with his office.—Western Times.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR CHRISTOPHER
HATTONe—This new work. by Sir N. Harris Nicolas, is
published this day by Mr. Bentley, of New Burlington-
street, (publisher in ordinary to her Majesty,) and may
be had of all booksellers, in one volume, Bvo., with por-
trait, price 15s. bound. Mr. Bentley will also publish
during the present month the following new works:—
2. A Canoe Voyage to the Minnay Sotor, by G. H.
Featherstonhaugh, E;q., &e.. 2 vols. Bvo., with
map, &c., price 28s. bound (on the 10th inst.) 3. The
Third Series of the Ine.oldsby Legends, with a Memoir
of the Rev. R. 11. Barham, edite'd by his son, one vol.,
with illustrations by Leech and George Cruikshank,
price 103. 6i. (on the. 15th inst.) 4. Mr. Ilowitt's
Homes and Haunts of the British Poets, two vols. Bvo.,
with illustrations, price 30s. (on the 18th inst.) 5. Me-
moirs of the Life of General Pepe, written by himself,
three vols. post svo. (oh the 21st iust)
London, England, 1846-12-07

THE COMMERCIAL MAGAZINE.

The present number fully sustains the high charac-
ter which this magazine has already attained as a va-
luable repertory of commercial statistics,

THE PLOUGH.

Although this publication commenced with unusual
promise, and although a year has now elapsed since
its first appearance, that promise has been fulfilled.
The work is a creditable organ of English agricul-
ture. In intelligence, in its editorial management
and correspondence, The Plough is worthy of all
commendation.

GUIDE TO THE TURF, 01? POCKET
RACING COMPANION. By W. Ruff; for 1847.
What Mr. Joseph Deacon Hume was, and what
Mr. J. R. Porter is to the statistics of trade and com-
merce, that is Mr. Ruff to the statistics of racing.
The present number of the guide contains the nomi-
nations for 1847 ; the entries for the great stakes for
1848, alphabetically arranged and indexed ; a record of
the races of 1846 ; the laws of !acing ; the Derby,
Oaks, and Leger lots ; with a list of the winners of
those races from the commencement. In fact, it is
impossible to require any information on the subject
of racing, which is not be found in " Ruff's Guide."
London, England, 1846-12-07

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.

Shst success of the reduction of prices of admission at that Theatre
is without precedent, nigh& overflows being the result. Boxes,
Is. ; Half-price, 6d. ; Pit, 6d.; Gallery, 3d. Continued success of
the splendid Drama of " The Black Doctor."
THIS EVENING

Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vie-
mt. Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, Mrs. R. Barnett, and Messrs.
Edwards, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
After which THE STAGE-STRUCK LOVERS. Tommy Tape,
Mr. Forman ; Sally Scrag s, Miss Lydia Pearce.
To conclude with JACK BANN ; or, Sixteen string Jack, and
the Knaves of Knaves'-acre.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, DECEMBER 6.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 33; Highest, 40; Noon, 40.
BAROMETER, 29.75.
WIND, N.N.W., fine. Bain in the night.
DECEMBER 7.

TdERMOMETER, Lowest, 33; Highest. 40 ; Noon, 39.
BAROMETER, 29.95.—W1ND N.N.W., fine.

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London, England, 1846-12-07

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. it. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original Comedy, entitled LOOK BEFORE
YOU LEAP; or, Wooings and Weddings. Mr. Oddington, Mr. W.
Farren ; Mr. Rashleigh, Mr. Hudson ; Mr. De Vere, Mr. Hull ;
Mr. Brandon, Mr. Howe ; Mr. Hardman, Mr. Rogers ; Jack Spriggs,
Mr. Webster; Tom Tilley, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss Brown, Mrs.
Glover ; Claribel Oddington, Miss Fortescue ; Mary Oddington, Miss
P. Horton ; Elinor Mortimer, Mrs. Yarnold ; Fanny Harman,
Miss Julia Bennett.
After which the petite Comedy of PERFECTION. In which
Messrs. Tilbury, Holl, Clark ; Miss Reynolds (her firs: appearance),
and Mrs. Humby will perform.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Pre
aux Clercs," " Clementinen" (Mazourka); " Camellion" (Galop) ;
the " Esterhazy" (Walzer); and a New Overture.
To be followed by a New Operatic Drama, called THE YOUNG
PRETENDER. Captain O'Neal, Mr. Hudson ; Captain Cocker.
Mr. Buckstone ' • Chevalier Charles Edward Stuart, Mr. Braid ; Davy,
Mr. Coe; Mrs. Craggie, Mrs. Clifford ; Mary Armadale, Miss Borten.
To conclude with a new Farce, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord
Courtington, Mr. Holl ; Sir Arthur Lovel, Mr. Howe ; Scoreup,
Mr. Buckstone ; Lady Clarissa, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scoreup,
Miss Julia Bennett.

Box-office open from Twelve till Four ; under the direction a
Mr. T. Archer, Box Book-keeper.
London, England, 1846-12-07

THEATrIE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.
After which the popular Musical Comedy, in two acts, of SWEET-
HEARTS AND WIVES. Characters by Messrs. Lambert, Selby,
Wright, Worrell, Cullenford ; Mrs. F. Matthews, Mrs. Yates, Miss
Woolgar, and Miss Brooks.
To conclude with a Bozzian Sketch, In one act, called MRS.
GAMP'S TEA AND TURN-OUT. Principal characters by Messrs.
Cullentord, Worrell, Ryan, Wright, Munyard ; Miss M. Taylor,
and Miss Ellen Chaplin.
London, England, 1846-12-07

PAPER LIBEL.

This was an action brought by Dr. Holdsworth, re-
siding at Pl 3 mouth, to recover from the proprietors of
the Plymouth Journal damages for an alleged libel,
which appeared in that paper on the 12th of February
last, arising out of certain proceedings of the Royal
Western Yacht Club.
S r F. Thesiger, Mr. Sergeant Channel, and Mr.
Smith were fur the plaintiff; Mr. Ccckburn, Mr. Green.
wood, and Mr. Hogg ins were for the defendants.
The defendants pleaded not guilty, and also that the
charges put forth in the alleged libel were true.
Sir F. TIIEBIGER opened the ease on behalf of the
London, England, 1846-12-07

la' timing
•

LONDON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1846.

Within a few weeks Parliament will re-assemble.
The session of 1847 will commence under circum-
stances as unprecedented as those which were inau-
gurative of the memorable and glorious session of
1846. On the latter occasion the opening of our
august Houses of Legislature was preceded by
Ministerial fluctuations of the most extraordinary
character. GO the former occasion the arrival of the
hereditary senators and the popular representatives
at St. Stephen's will have been immediately pre-
ceded by % series of' occurrences which threaten
to destroy the talisman by ‘;'hich the tranquillity of
continental Europe has been so long preserved. In 1846
• the Parliamentary session commenced with the most
astounding revelations and the most gigantic propo-
sitions. In 1847 the Parliamentary session will un-
questionably commence with revelations no less
astounding, but those revelations will be of an inter-
national, rather than an internal interest. In 1446
the attention of Government was directed to matters
.appertaining more to the Chancellorship of the Ex-
ci:iequer than to any other of its departments -
the Prime Minister and his colleagues then en-
deavoured to effect a remarkable expurgation of the
revenue by the abrogation of certain unnatural im-
posts; they were desirous of emancipating the people
from a si;atutory thraldom,
. rather than
lintoolAlfirptihexertions m their bond ...s4ti:* ",, - . •rgy of the Administration
;.c.,--'. -; '2 • s
,- ' , first of all, to the embarrassments
Isurrounded neces-
our fore'
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~,,:,;:hre will b(3, !g nece;sity for immediate and candid
4.-.--exp-- IA-Itation :14 to the course
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which h
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London, England, 1846-12-07

ALMANACK FOR THE MONTH.

We are sorry to find from the preface that this is
to be the last number of this monthly repertory of
fun. The success of the work has been great, but
Mr. A'Beckett fairly tells his readers that having
" something else to do he cannot cater for their en-
tertainment in this shape any longer." We hope,
however, that his collaborateurs will continue the
almanack, and, although unable to continue the duties
of editorship, he may perchance occasionally contri-
bute some "quips and cranks" which will " set the
table in a roar."
London, England, 1846-12-07

THE CURRANT TRADE.

Public attention has of late been directed to the im
portations into this country of many articles of food, the
magnitude and variety of which are both striking and
curious.
The following statement of the immense and unparal-
leled importation of currants within the space of nine
weeks, with some account of the growth and production
of an article which is so especially patronised and used
by the British public, will probably prove interesting,
not only to the consumers of plum buns, puddings, and
cake., but also to the wholesale and retail grocers, the
merchants who buy and import, the shipowners, the
cultivators of the fruit, and, in short, to all parties con-
cerned, which, without any licence of pen, must embrace
nearly every individual in this country.
The growth of currants is almost entirely confined to
the Morea (and merely to that part of it situated
between Patras and Corinth) and to the lonian Islands
of inte and Cephalonia, only about one cargo being
grown in Ithaca. A small quantity is also produced near
Smyrna and in the Lipari islands, but the quality from
the two last named places is very inferior.
Currants, which are in fact grapes, grow in bunches,
some of which weigh two pounds,. on short standard
trees, planted at regular intervals, in vineyards, which,
of course, vary in extent. The crops are generally ripe
by the end of July, when the bunches are carefully
cut f,om the trees, and spread on the ground in a part
of the vineyard which has been properly prepared.
The intense heat of the sun, in the month of August,
in Greece, suffices in a few days to dry and convert
the luscious small grapes into currants, no other
procos being necessary to render them fit for packing
and shipment than merely placing them in sieves and
throwing them up into the air, to divest them of the
stalks. The drying time is one of great anxiety to the
grower, as, in the event of rain falling while the fruit
is on the ground, it causes much deterioration, and
reduces its market value. It has been observed that
scarcely ever have three yearly crops been secured with.
out rain damage to one of them. The crops being
stored in magazines, the next btniness is the fixing a
first price between the growers and the export mer-
chants, which, within the oldest memory, has almost
always been a matter of much difficulty and delay,
owing to the growers invariably asking very high prices,
while the merchants endeavoured to obtain the fruit as
reasonably as they can. Sooner or later some buyer and
seller fix a price for a cargo, when the market opens, and
prices rise or fall according to the demand.
For many years previous to 1818, the currant trade of
England was almost exclusively in the hands of two
hull houses, but after that period it became gradully
more divided, so that at present not only are a great
many English merchants awl wholesale grocers engaged
therein, but also Greek merchant., and even the growers
themselves, have become importers on their own account.
Within the last thirty years, the fluctuations in the price
of currants have been remarkable both at the places of
London, England, 1846-12-07

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantiz Opera, in three parts,
entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
•• Giselle." The principal characters personified by Miss t eargiana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, T. Hill, Homier,
Peren, &c.
After which an entirely new Comic Drama, entitled THE TWO
RAINBOWS.
In the course of the Evening the Band will perform " The Perlen
Waltzes."
To conclude with Goldsmith's Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO
CONQUER. Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Wynn ; Yoang Marlow, Mr.
Vining; Hardcastle, Mr. Granby; Tony Lumpkin, Mr. Compton ;
Hastings, Mr. Roxby ; Diggory, Mr. Cowell ; Miss Hardcastle, Mrs.
Stirling; Miss Neville, Mrs. Hughes ; Mrs. Hardcastle, Mrs. Fosbroke .
London, England, 1846-12-07

TrIEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING •
_ _

Will be performed Lavenu's new Opera, entitled LORETTA ;
A Tale of Seville. Don Carlos, Mr. Rafter ; Ferdinand, Mr.
King ; Philippe., Mr. Borrani ; Provost Marshal, Mr. Howell ; Don
Juanito, Mr. Weiss ; Loretta, Madame Anna Bishop ; Florinda,
Miss Poole ; Gaetana, 3fiss Rebecca Isaacs.
After the Opera, will be presented a new grand Ballet, called
THE WAGS OF WAPPING (performed at the Academie Royale'
Paris, under the title of " Betty.") In which will appear 3ldlles.
Sophie Fuoco, Louise, Benart, 3ladpmd Giubilei ; MM. Hug-uet,
Adrien, Paul, Tell ; Messrs. Howell, Priorson, &c.
London, England, 1846-12-07

ASTLET'S ROVIL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, and Royal Family.
.Nutwithstanding the present concentration of novelties, and the ex-
pensive engagements entered into with the most eminent British
and Foreign Artistes for the Christmas Holidays, Mr. BATTY has
purchased the whole of Mr. White's trained Lions, Tigers, Leo-
pards, &c. Likewise in preparation, a splendid Comic FAIRY
PANTOMIME, with other Gymnastic and Equestrian novelties.
THIS EVE \ iNG
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON HORSE ; or, T 11,3 Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit.
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the grand Military Spectacle of THE BATTLE
OF WATERLOO. Napoleon, Mr. Gomersal.
;lox-orrice opal from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
an i c,mmence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.
London, England, 1846-12-07

DIVISION OF PROFITS.

The remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Society
has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare
a fourth bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid
m each Policy effected on the Profit scale.
EXAMPLES.

, "I Bonus Bonus In g g Assured
Premium. 2
g
.; added. Cash. c—• 5,'
Borr may
ow.
o g.
1837 £217 15 1.4109 0 11,416 0 41£445 0 0
£s. d. 1838 192 3 0 87 1 41 13 10 2; 395 11 1
60 1000 3 4 1839 165 11 10, 74 1- 91 11 311 346 2 3
18401 116 7 6' 54 010; 718 10; 296 13 4
118411 111 6 8, 49 10 Ot 710 41 247 4 5

s. d.
60 1000 3 4

1.837
1838
1899
18401
18411

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

SOVEREIGN LIFPANYE ASSURANCE COAI-
,
No. 5, St. James's-street, London.

•-•
TRUSTEES.
Sir Augustus 13rydges Henniker, Bart,
Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P.
Henry Pownall, Esq
Claude Edward Scott, Esq.
DIRECTORS.
CHAlRMAN—Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Arthur Lennox,
DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN—. C. Granger, Esq., M.P.
John Ashburner, Esq., M.D.
T. M. B. Batard, Esq.
Philip Patton Blyth, Esq.
Henry Broadwood, Esq., M.P.
Charles Farebrother, Esq., Alderman.
Wm. Tull Bch Fraser, Esq.
John Gardiner. Esq,
Aaron Asher Goldsmid, Esq.
Lord Macdonald.
Alexander Ogilvie, Esq-
Henry William Pownall, Esq.
Assurances and annuities granted on favourable terms.
The Rates of Premium, of which the following
on are specimens, are
the lowest scale consistent with security.

ANNUAL. PREMIUMS FOR ASSORTS() 1001.
For
Age, 1 For For
Whole Life,
One Year. Seven Years.
-------- --------
4 e. d.
- 1 £a. d. £s. d.
20
11011 8 1 13 7
__.-----

A new plan of Accumulative Assurance, by depositing instead of
paying Premiums, thus :
By the deposit plan, commencing at the age 20, 401. per Annum
secures the assured at the age of

9. d.
949 13 4
1779 1 0
2493 0 0
59 - - - - . 3111 19 $
69 - - - - - - 3650 9 0
Deferred Annuities, to commence at any specified age, granted
either with or without return of the Premiums, in case the age at
which the annuity is to commence is not attained.
H. D. DAVENPORT, Secretary.

29 a Policy for -
London, England, 1846-12-07

STATE or TRADE.

LEEDS.—Dulness and depression are the characteristic
features of the woollen trade of this neighbourhood, and
but few goods are changing hands. Less business, in-
deed, has been done this week than was done last, and
there appears to be no good ground that there will be
much improvement in the trade before the ensuing year
has set in.

BRADFORD.—WooI—The business doing in combing
wools during the past week has been more extensive, and
an increased degree of firmness manifested by the sta-
plers,
owing to the reduced supply in the market, and
the growers and country dealers seeking prices which
cannot be realised here. Short wool and noils are some-
what better to sell, the sales of colonial wools now pro-
gressing in London having commanded higher prices
than was anticipated. Yarn—Although the demand for
yarn is chiefly confined to the home consumers, still there
is no increase in stocks. The price it continues to com-
mand being so ruinously low, without any hope of alle-
viation from wool at a reduced price, compels the spinner
to abridge the production, which is now done to a con-
siderable extent, and the only means by which any itn-
provement in prices can be effected. Pieces—The busi-
ness doing in dress goods has been limited. The mer-
chants are all on the inquiry for new styles for the ap-
proaching season, and the mixture of silk and Alpaca is
favourably looked upon, from the elegance the combi-
nation affords. Heavy goods, such as moreens, are
eagerly sought up, and no stacks in the market.
HUDDERSFIELD. Rather more sales have been
effected this week, and the manufacturers are well em-
ployed.keep up. Prices both of manufactured goods and wool
HALIFAX.—Our staple trade is but slack, but prices
remain unaltered. The yarn market continues very flat,
with curtailed production; but there is no alteration in
prices. A little more long wool has changed hands,
which has given more firmness to sellers. There has
been rather more inquiry for short wools, and prices
are somewhat firmer; but not much business has been
done.
ROCIIDALE.—The flannel market remains in iti former
depressed state, and the severe frost that has set in has
not yet had any effect upon the demand for goods. The
wool market is still languid, but priceg are firm.

➢ANCRESTER.—They market remains nearly in the
same state as during the last four or five weeks. There
is, however, a ;somewhat better demand for good 40-
inch shirtings, suitable for the Chinese markets; from
whence it is understood more favourable accounts have
been received by the last mail. It is understood that
all the spinners of Bacup and the neighbourhood are
about to commence working short time. Report says
that the Oldham spinners are about to resume full time.
London, England, 1846-12-07

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.

The success of the reduction of prices of admission at this Theatre
la without precedent, nightly overtl.)ws being the result. Boxes,
lea ; Half-price, 6d. ; Pit, 6d.; Gallery, 3d. Continued success of
the splendid Drama of `"fhe Black Doctor."
THIS EVENING

Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vie•
cent, Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, Mrs. B. Barnett, and Messrs
Edwards, Bird, Searle, Furman, &c., will perform.
After which THE STAGE-STRUCK LOVERS.
Mr. Forman ; Sally Scraggs, Miss Lydia Pt arce,
To conclude with JACK RANK ; or, Sixteen string Jack, and
the Knaves of Knaves'-acre.

Tommy Tape,
London, England, 1846-12-07

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.

The success of the reduction of prices of admission at this Theatre
is without precedent, nightly overflows being the result. Boxes,
Is. ; Half-price, Cal. ; Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d. Continued success of
the splendid Drama of " The Black Doctor."
THIS EVENING

. Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
cent, Mils. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, Mrs. It. Barnett, and Messrs.
Edwards, Dird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
Aftsr which THE STAGE-STRUCK LOVERS. Tommy Tape,
Mr. Forman ; Saliy Scraggs, Miss Lydia Pearce.
To conclude with JACK BANS ; or, Sixteen-string Jack, and
the Knaves of Knaves'-acre.

THE WEATHER.—Sum OFFICE, DECEMBER 6.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 33; llighest, 40 ; Noon, 40.

BAROMETER, 29.75.
WIND, N.N.W., fine. Rain in the night.
DECEMBER 7.

TdERMOMETER, Lowest, 33; Highest. 40 ; Noon, 39.

BAROMETER, 29.95.—W1ND N.N.W., fine.

W ATEIL AT LO\ I,OIN-lifil I )(,F, Tint. DAY.
Morning .. 25 minutes after 4. Evening .. 43 inmates after 4

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41,700

SECOND EDITION.
London, England, 1846-09-10

HAMBURGH MAIL.

BERLIN, AUG. 31.—The Allgemiene Pruss Zeitung
contains the following notice:—" Conformably to the
regulations under Number V. of his Majesty's Cabinet
ordet of the 18th of July this year, respecting the par-
ticipation of private persons in the bank, we declare the
subscriptions to be closed.
(Signed) " BOTHER VON DUESBERG.

"Berlin, Sept. 1, 1846."
KIEL, SEPT. 2.—A placard was posted up to-day by
the police at the corners of the streets, calling on the
citizens not to permit their servants or children to go
out after eight o'clock at night, and prohibiting groups
of more than three persons ; notwithstanding which,
considerable numbers of people assembled this evening,
as they did yesterday, vho, singing the swig of
Schleswig-Holstein Meerumschlung," paraded the
streets, but hitherto (ten o'clock in the evening) appears
entirely to disperse, after an apprentice, who had been
arrested by the police, had been released. The public
are certainly indebted to the cautious and humane con-
duct of the military and the police.—Hamburg Papers,
Sept. 4.
London, England, 1846-09-10

MANCHESTER, SEPTEMBER 9.

STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Ambergate, Nottingham, and
Boston, % dis.—Binningham and Dudley, 2% p.— Birmingham and
Oxford Junction, 4 p.—Boston, Newark, and Sheffield, 13-16 dis.—
Cltrnet and Blythe, IL dis.—Eastern Counties, York Extension,
I % p.—Huddersfield, Halifax, and Bradford, 2% p.—Huddersfield
and Manchester Railway and Canal, 2% p.—Leicester and Birming-
ham, 13-16 dis.—London, Manchester, and Birmingham, Quarters
(C),7 11-16 p.—Manchester and Leeds Extension, 2 3-16 p.—Man-
chester and Southampton, A, dis.—North Eastern, I IA dis.—Oldham,
Birkenhead, &e., dis. —Shropshire Union, 4 dis.—South -Eastern
and Dover, Halves, No. 4, % p.—West Riding Union, 2 13-16 c. p.—
York and Carlisle 2% dis.
LEEDS, SEPTEMBER 9.

STOCK. ExcuksoE.—The sales are—Eastern Counties, York Ex-
tension, 1% p.—lluddersfleld and Manchester, 2 p.— Ditto, Exten.
sions, 10s. p.—lluddersfleld and Sheffield, 6% p. Lteds and Brad-
ford, 43% p.—Leeds and Dewsbury, 2/. 19s. p.—Ditto, Extensions,
ss. dis.—Leeds and Thirsk, New, 2% s. dis.—Manchester and Leeds
lixtensions, 2% p.—North British, Carlisle Branch, 58s. p.—York
and North Midland (East and West Riding), 12 p.—Buckingham-
shire, 7s. dis.—East and West Yorkshire, 1% dis.—Liverpool, Man-
chester, and Newcastle Junction, 10s. 6d. dis.—Liverpool, Onnskirk,
and Preston, 4IA s. p.-3lalton and Driffield Junction, 16s. p.—
Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 255. 6d. p.—North
Western, ss. p.—Sheffield, Rotherham, and Goole, 12s. 6d. s. diS.--
Welsh Midlands, 345. dis.—West Riding Union, 4/. 18s. s.
SHEFFIELD, SEPTEMBER 9.

STocx ExcammE.—The sale; are—East Lancashire, 9% p.—
Great Grimsby and Sheffield, Quarters, 9s. dis.—Ditto, Docks, 1%
dis. —Ditto, Extensions, 18s. dis.—Sheffield and Manchester, Quarter
Shares, No. 1,4% p.—Ditto, No. 3, % p.—Grand Union, 34 dis.—
Leeds, Wakefield, and Midland, 12s. dis.•—Leicester and Bedford, 7s.
dis.—Manchester and Lincoln Union, 1/. dis.—North Western, Os.
p.—Sheffield and Lincoln, 7s. dis.—Ditto, Extension, 14s. dis.—South
Yorkshire Coal Railway, 9s. dis.
London, England, 1846-09-10

REMOVAL,

DR. 'CULVERWELL has REMOVED to No.
10, ARGYLL:PLACE. t EGENT-STREET, (leading to
Great Marlborough-street,) where he may be consulted, as usual,
Daily till Three, and In the Evening from Seven till Nine ; and
where also his several publications, of which entirely new and en-
larged editions have recently been published, may be obtained.