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LONDON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1851.

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This is the season of the year when the labour of
the Fiscal and Financial Reformers can be most
beneficial, and it therefore behoves them to exhibit
increased activity and energy in exposing the evils of
the moat obnoxious imposts, so that the voice of pub-
lic opinion may make itself heard within the recesses
of Downing-street, and that the pressure from with-
out may be brought to bear upon a Ministry
proverbially made of " squeezable materials."
By this time the Chancellor of the Exchequer
is enabled to form a pretty fair estimate of
the national income and expenditure for the coming
year, and to calculate with some degree of accuracy
the amount which he can apply to the alleviation of
Use public burdens by the remission or reduction of
taxation. fie is already considering the particular
imposts which he can afford to dispense with, or the
nature of the additional outlay which he may be pre-
pared to sanction. It is, therefore, a matter of the
utmost importance that his attention should
be forcibly directed to those fiscal grievances which
constitute evils of no ordinary magnitude, not
only to persons in any degree interested in any manu-
facture, trade, or calling, but to the community in
general, as affecting its physical or moral health. We
know by sad experience, the brick-dust budget afford-
ing a melancholy illustration, how Sir CHARLES
WOOD would be inclined to act if left altogether to
himself. We could hope for but little, if any, relief
at the hands of " the model Minister of
Fin ince," who has perhaps succeeded more
perfectly than any man of modein times in
d:vesting himself of all considerations of equity or
policy, so far as matters of taxation are concerned,
whose motto appears to be "non. nununus ;" for
provided an impost brings in a handsome sum to the
revenue, he is utterly indifferent as to its justice or
expediency. All persona therefore who hope to at-
tain any beneficial result during the approaching ses-
sion must depend altogether on their own vigorous and
energetic exertions, and on a combined and organized
agitation for the attainment of their object.
The advocates for the abolition of the paper duty
are, we rejoice to say, at length bestirring themselves,
in order to bring the incalculable evils of this the
most nefarious of the iniquitous imposts of the in-
famous Excise fully before the public mind, and to

* " Patentable Invention and Scientific Evidence :
with an Introductory Preface." By William Spence, &c.,
&c. Bvo., pp. 102. V. and R. Stevens and G. S. Norton.
London : 135 l.
London, England, 1851-01-04

WORSHIP-STREET.

William Weaver, a lad about 16 years of age, and his
sister, Emma Weaver, who stood charged with having
stolen two pair of boots, and other articles, from the
persons of two children, named Richard and Eliza Ives,
were placed at the bar, befare Mr. Ilammill, far final
examination, and William Weaver, the father of the
prisoners, described as a journeyman tailor, was charged
with having received a portion of the stolen property.
Mr. HAmmILL said that, after the attempted conceal-
ment of part of the stolen property by the elder prisoner,
he had no other alternative but to include him in the
charge; and the three prisoners, were, therefore, com-
mitted to Newgate for trial.
London, England, 1851-01-04

street.
*W. Tether& Esq.. 22. Throgmorton-street.
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The WITIIDRAWAL TABLE of the Society affords to the As-
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can ho conferred by Life Assurance. On this Tab'e the Assured is
entitled, at any time, to receive at interest an immediate advance,
to the extent of dnb-half the amount of the paid annual Premiums,
without security, personal liability, or deposit of the Policy, but by
simple endorsement thereon ; or the half Premium may be with-
held during the whole continuance of the Policy. Also, in the
event of the Assured at any time not requiring to continue the
Policy, on its surrender one-half of the annual payments will be
returned by the Society.
Lapsed Policies may be renewed without flee, on proof of health
and payment of arrears of Premium without interest.
Notices of Assignment of Policies registered and acknowledged,
so as to make them available as securities in the hands of
third parties.
No Entrance Fees or any other charge beyond the Policy Stamp.
The present annual income of the Society from Premiums is
63,0001.; tne amount covered by the Polieies of the Society is
1,781,5801.; and the reserved profit, applicable to future bonus to
the Assured, amounts to 82,4541. ss. Gil. At the last annual inves-
tigation, reported in May, 1850, the bonuses declared to the As-
sured were, the option of a return of 15 per cent. on their Premiums
in cash, or a reversionary audition to the original sum assured by
each Policy varying from 20 to 65 per cent.
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London, England, 1851-01-04

THE

PRICE THREEPENCE.
LITERARY GAZETTE,

of TILES DAY, contains Reviews :-
1. Sedgwick's Discourse on the Studies of the University of Cam-
bridge.-2. Alaric Watts' Lyrics of the Heart.-3. Dr. W. Smith's
Classical Dictionary.-4. Snow's Voyage in Search of Sir J. Fiank-
lin.-5. Lori Ellesmere's Military Events in Italy, 1848.49.-6. The
Alpha.-7. Bon Gaultier's BoAt of Ballads.-8. Dr. Bence Jones's
Organic Chemittry.-9. Keike's Sepulchral Monuments.—Summary
Notices of New Books, Varieties, &c., &c.
Reeve and Benham, 5, Henrietta-street, Covent-garden.
London, England, 1851-01-04

TURKEY.

A letter from Constantinople of the 15th ult.,
states that in order to compensate for the loss of the
Nehri Shevket man-of-war, which blew up some time
ago, great activity is displayed in preparing to launch
the Mahmudie of 142 guns, the Peiki-Messeret of 94
guns, the Sheid•Sadb steam-frigate of 16 guns, and
two sailing frigates, one of 54, and the other of 62
guns. It is said that they will be afloat in the course
of two months. The officers of the Turkish navy
are receiving daily instruction under the direction of
Captain SLADE. The letter adds that the SULTAN has
issued a firman granting the same privileges to the
Anglican Church as those enjoyed by the Roman
Catholio creed.

DEATH OF THE QUARTERMASTER-
GENERAL TO THE FORCES.
It is our painful duty to state that the fears we enter-
tained (in our First Edition) of this gallant officer's ap-
proachiag dissolution have been too soon verified.
Sir Willoughby Gordon died this morning at a quarter
before eight.

The deceased officer entered the service in 1783, and
obtained his Lieutenant-Colonelcy on the 21st of May,
1801; Full Colonel of 1810; Major-General, 1813; Lieut..
General,lB2s ; General in 1841; and was apposntedColonel
of the 23d Royal Welsh Fusileers on the 23d of April, 1823.
In 1-'93, he served in Lord Hood's fleet as a volunteer, at
the siege of Toulon, and was present at the taking of
the French when they landed at Bantry Bay in 1796.
As Lieutenant-Colonel of the 85th Light Infantry, he
took possession of and occupied Madeira. As early as
1812, the Duke of Wellington appointed him Quartermas-
ter-General to the forces in the Peninsular, and he was
with the British army at the capture of Madrid, at Bur-
gos, and the subsequent retreat to Portugal. As
Colonel Gordon the deceased rendered essential ser-
vice to his late Royal highness the Duke of York,
and was mixed up in the discussions and the proceedings
in relation to Mrs. Clarke. During the Parliamentary
inquiry into the Army expenditure and organization,
sine tiftt en years ago, it was decided that the office of
Quartermaster-General, was unnecessary; but the office
was nevertheless; continued. Looking at the tone of the
larrst inve,tigation of the Select Committee, it is not
improbable that the office, dying with Sir Willoughby
Gordon, will not be re.uwed. Sir Willoughby was
much Pstet med for his urbanity and soldier like quali-
ties, and was a valuable colleague of his Grace the Duke
of Wellington.—United Service Gazette.

Everybody has his own theatre, in which he is
manager, actor, proprietor, playwright, scene-shifter, box-
keeper, door-keeper, all in one, and audience into the bargain.
—Eliza cook's Journal.

LORD DALMENY.—W e (Scotsman) have much
pleasure in learning that his Lordship, who, as we mentioned
in our last, had been attacked with pleurisy, while at Dal-
meny Park, is greatly better, and is considered by his medi-
cal attendants to be going on favourably.
London, England, 1851-01-04

ALLE rtoBIN, 232, Piccadilly, opposite the
1.3 llaymarket.
SOIREES PARISIENNES et PANTASTIQUES TIIIS EVEN-
ING, and every following Evening, at Eight o'clock. Mous. and
Madame Robin will appear.
Tickets at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library ; Mr. Sams's Royal Li-
brary ; Mr. Andrews's, New Bend-street ; at all the Libraries and
Musicsellers ; and at the Box-office, which is open daily.
Children under Tell years of age, llalf-price.
London, England, 1851-01-04

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean and Mr. Keeley.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Shylock,
Mr. C. Kean ; Portia, Mrs. C. Kean.
After which a new Comic Christmas Pantomime, called ALONZO
THE BRAVE AND THE FAIR IMOGENE ; or, Harlequin and the
Baron all covered with Jewels and Gold. Clown, Mr. Flexmore ;
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and Columbine,
Miss Carlottl Le Clercq.

Private Boxes, ?cc., to be had of an the Booksellers, and of Mr.
Massingham ; of whom also places may be taken at the Box-office,
Oxford-street, from Eleven till Fear o'clock.
London, England, 1851-01-04

T URKEY.

A letter from Constantinople of the 15th ult.,
states that in order to compensate for the loss of the
Nehri Sbevket man-of-war, which blew up some time
ago, great activity is displayed in preparing to launch
the Mahmudie of 142 guns, the Peiki-Messeret of 94
guns, the Sheid- Sethi steam-frigate of 16 guns, and
two sailing-frigates, one of 54, and the other of 62
guns. It is said that they will be afloat in the course
of two months. The officers of the Turkish navy
are receiving daily instruction under the direction of
Captain SLADE. The letter adds that the SULTAN has
issued a firman granting the same privileges to the
Anglican Church as those enjoyed by the Roman
Catholic creed.

DEATH OF THE QUARTERMASTER-
GENERAL TO THE FORCES.
It is our painful duty to state that the fears we enter-
tained (in our First Edition) of this gallant officer's ap-
proaching dissolution have been too soon verified.
Sir Willoughby Gordon died this morning at a quarter
before eight.

The deceased officer entered the service in 1783, and
obtained his Lieutenant-Colonelcy on the 21st of May,
1801; Full Colonel of 1810; Major-General, 1813; Lieut.
General, 1825; General in 1841; and was appointed Colonel
of the 23d Royal Welsh Fusileers on the 23d of April, 1823.
In 1'793, he served in Lord Hood's fleet as a volunteer, at
the siege of Toulon, and was present at the taking of
the French when they landed at Bantry Bay in 1796.
As Lieutenant-Colonel of the 85th Light Infantry, be
took possession of and occupied Madeira. As early as
1812, the Duke of Wellington appointed him Quartermas-
ter-General to the forces in the Peninsular, and he was
with the British army at the capture of Madrid, at Bur-
gos, and the subsequent retreat to Portugal. As
Colonel Gorden the deceased rendered essential ser-
vice to his late Royal Highness the Duke of York,
and was mixed up in the discussions and the proceedings
in relation to Mrs. Clarke. Dining the Parliameetary
inquiry iuto the Army expenditure and organization,
seine Sfa en years ago, it was decided that the office of
Quartermaster• General, was unnecessary; but the office
was nevertheless continued. Looking at the tone of the
:alcst investigation of the Select Committee, it is not
improbable that the office, dying with Sir Willoughby
Gordon, will not be resumed. Sir Willoughby was
much esteemed for his urbanity and soldier like quali-
ties, and was a valuable colleague of his Grace the Duke
of Wellington.— United Service Gazelle.

Everybody• has his own theatre, in which he is
manager, actor, proprietor, playwright, scene-shifter, box-
keeper, door-keeper, all in one, and audience into the bargain.
—Eliza Cook's Journal.

.
LORD DALMENY.— e (Scotsman) have much
pleasure in learning that his Lordship, who, as we mentioned
in our last, had been attacked with pleurisy, while at Dal-
meny Park, is greatly better, and is considered by his medi-
cal attendants to be going on favourably.
London, England, 1851-01-04

ASTLEY'A ROYAL AMPLIITLIEATRE.
Under the Patronage o her Majesty and his Royal Highness
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Extraordinary series of attractive novelties.
THIS EVENING

The Grand new Spectacle of KENNILVI (MTH ; or the Golden Days
of the Virgin Queen. with new and costly costumes. _ .

Together with Batty 's Splendid Scenes of the Circle, introducing
the Magnificent Stud and Company of unequalled Artistes, also, for
the first time in England, M. Ghelia, with his three highly-trained
Steeds, M. Nicolo Plige, the great Barrel Equilibrist, and the Bro-
th crs Francisco, from the Hippodrome, Paris.
To conclude with an entirely new and original grand historical
Equestrian Christmas Pantomime, written expressly for this Theatre,
by the author of " Bluff King Hal," to be entitled
HARLEQUIN AND O'DON OGHUE ;
or, The White Horse of Killarney.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. T. Thompson.
London, England, 1851-01-04

PRICE OF SUGAR.

No return bas been male of the sale of brown or Mus-
covado Sugar, the produce of the British possessions in
America, in the week ,ending the 31st day of December,
1850.

No return has been made of the sale of brown or Mus-
covado Sugar, the produce of the Mauritius, in the week
ending as above.
The average price of brown or Muscovado Sugar, the
produce of the East Indies, computed from a return wide
in the week ending as above, is 33i. 44d. per cwt.; ex-
clusive of the duties of Customs paid or payable thereon
on the importation thereof into Great Britain.
By authority of Parliament,
HENRY BICKNELL, Clerk of the Grocers' Company.
Grocers'-hall, Jan. 3.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap . 32, for
the Week ending on Saturday, the 28th day of December, 1850.
1531711 DIPARTMENT.
X.
Notes issued•....... 28,351,720

Government debt .. 11,015,100
Other securities .. 2,984,900
Gold coin and bullion 14,300,053
Silver bullion • • .... 51,667

Marianne, of Hobart Town, the 29th of June, off Cutos
Island, out three months, 230 barrels.
Pur-sang, of Nantes, steering for the southward, the 16th
of November, in lat. 9 S., long. 29 W.
Envoy ship, steering for the eastward, the 21st nit., in
lat. 41 N., long. 28 W.
Margan-t barque, of Liverpool, the 18th of September, in
lat. 58 S., long. 72 W., lying to.
Trafalgar, bound for Madras, on the 3d of October..
Vigilant, for the Cape, on the 19th of October.
Nile, front London for Hobart Town, on the 15th of
August, in lat. 20 S., long. 33 W.
Barclay, from Valparaiso for Liverpool, on the 14th
ult., in lat. 31 N., long. 40 W.
James White, from Hull for Bombay, on the 27th ult.,
in lat. 45 N., long. 10 W.
Aurora, from Liverpool for Sierra Leone, on the 29th
ult., in lat. 49 N., long. 9 W.
Ada, from Bristol for the Mauritius, on the 22d of Sep-
tember, in lat. 4 N., long. 14 W.
Belfast, from Calcutta for London, on the 27th of Octo-
ber, in lat. 35 W., long. 19 E.
Retriever barque, of and from Dundee, for California,
on the 18th of September, in lat. 58 S., long. 68 W.
Betsy and Johanna brig, from Amsterdam for Valpa-
raiso, on the 23d of September, in lat. 56 S., long 62 W.
Artistic ship, from London for Valparaiso, on the 28th
of October, in lat. 24 S., long. 38 W.
Panope brig, steering S.S.E., on the sth of November, in
lat. 24 S., long. 30 W.
Robert Clive schooner, steering S.S.W., on the 10th of
November, in lat. 18 S., long. 31 W.
James Prowse, from Jamaica for Bristol, on the 24th of
December, in lat. 41 N., long. 29 W.
London, England, 1851-01-04

NEW NOVEL BY THE AtTTilolt OF EMILIA WYNDHAM.
Immediately, in 3 vols.
Tpost SVO,,
IME, TIIE AVENGER.
By the Author of
"Emilia Wyndham," " The Wilmiugtons," &c.
Henry Colburn, rublisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
Orders received at all the Libraries.

THE.VTRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. James Anderson.
The Performances (during the Holidays) will commetos at Half.
p,st Six precisely. Doors open at Six.
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented by her Majesty's Servants
The Operatic Play of ROB ROY MACGREGOR ; or Auld Lang-
syne. Sir Frederick Vernon, Mr. Neville ; Rashleigh Osbaldistone,
Mr. Cathcart ; Francis Osbaldistone, Mr. Rafter ; Reb Roy Mac-
gregor Campbell, Mr. Cooper ; Diana Vernon, Miss Nelson ; Helen
Macgregor, Mrs. Ternan.
After which an entirely New Grand, Historical, Emblematical,
Aerostatical, Gastronomical, Metaphorical, Musical, Poetical, Vocal,
Municipal, Juvenile, Pautornical Pantomime, by E. Fitzball, the po-
pular author of Za-ze-zl-zo-zu," entitled
HARLEQUIN and HUMPTY DUMPTY; or, Robbin de Bobbin

and the First Lord Mayor of Lun'un.
Private Boxes, 3/. 35., 2/. 125. 6d., 2/. 25., I/. Us. 6d., and 1/. Is.
To be obtained on application at the Box-office ; Mr. Sam's Libarary,
St. James's-street ; Messrs. Mitchell Ebers and Co. ; Andrews and
Alcroft, Bend-street; at Jullien's Music Warehouse, Regent-
street ; Chappels, New Bond-street; Leader and Cocks, 63, New
Fond-street ; itansford and Co., New Bond-street ; and Bailey and
Moon, Carlton Library. 12, Regent-street. Stalls, ss. each. First
Price—Dress Circle, 55. Od. ; Boxes, 4s. ; Pit. 2s. 6d. ; Lower Gallery,
Is. ; Upper Gallery, 6d.. Second Price at Nine o'Clock—Dress
Circle. 2s. 6d. ; Boxes, 25.; Pit, is. Gd. No Half-price to Upper or
Lower Galleries. The Box-office open from 11 till 4. It is respectfully
intimated that seats in the Boxes cannot be reserved after the First
Act of the Play.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed EVERY ONE HAS lIIS FAULT. Lord
Norland, Mr. Rogers ; Sir Robert Ramble, Mr. Davenport ; Solus,
Mr. Buckstone ; Placid, Mr. Howe ; Irwin, Mr. Stuart ; Lady
Elinor, Mrs. Warner ; Mrs. Placid, Miss P. 'Lorton ; Miss Woobura,
Miss Reynolds.
After which a new translation of THE SECOND CALENDAR
and the QUEEN of BEAUTY who had the Fight with the Genie.
Principal characters by Messrs. J. Bland, Selby, Lebarr, Buckstone,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Miss P. Horton, and Miss
A. Romer.
London, England, 1851-01-04

DR. LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH
AND MATURITY.-WITU 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON

STEEL.
Just published, and may be had is French or English, in a Sealed
Envelope, 2s. 6d., or post-free, from the Author, for forty-two

Stamps,
QELF-PRESERVATION; a
L Medical Treatise on the Physiology of Marriage, and on
the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity,
usually acquired at an early period of life, which debilitate
the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural
feelii:go, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical
Obser7ations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestion,
whether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of
tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis,
Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indis-
cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the
Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs,
explaining their strictures, uses, and functions, and the various
Injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and
Infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D.,
37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON.
Doctor of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University of ICdin-
burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Ball, London, honorary Member
of the London llowital Medical Society, Btc.
- •

This work contains an accurate and complete account of the
Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs. It un-
fortunately happens that the unhappy victim cf excessive indul-
gence and vicious habit, wh!le suffering from their invariable con-
sequences, unwisely entertains a fear of applying to a qualified physi-
cian for relief. Shame and the dread so frequently, but erro-
neously entertained that these complaints are beyond' ne reach of
art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking 'or as,Astance where
alone it can be procured. Dr. 1.-VMERT has taken the highest
medical honours, as his diplomas testify, and the great extent of his
practice for many years is a guarantee for his professional experi-
ence, which has reference almost solely to the treatment of these
diseases.
Published by the Author, and may be had of J. Gilbert,
49, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Stark), Tichborne-
Arcot, Haymarket; Maan, 39, Cornhill ; Gordon, 146, Leaden-
hall-street, Loudon ; or, free by post for toity-two stamps, from
the Author's Residence. i 7. Iteltord-square London.
London, England, 1851-01-04

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE

OF FRIDAY.
DOWNING-STREET, JAN. 3, 1851.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Charles Justin
MacCarthy, Esq., to be Colonial Secretary for the Island
of Ceylon.

WHITEHALL, JAN. 2.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint William
Murray, Esq.. of Homierland, to be one of the Board of
Supervision for Relief of the Poor in Scotland, in the
room of Sir John McPherson Grant, Bart., deceased.
WHITEHALL, JAN. 2.

The Queen has been pleased to present the Reverend
William Brown, D.D., to the church and parish of
Cameron, in the presbytery of St. Andrew, and county
of Fife, vacant by the transportation of the Reverend
William Miliigan, 67. A., late minister thereof, to the
church and parish of Kilconquhar.
CROWN-OFFICE, JAN. 2.
London, England, 1851-01-04

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 28th ult. hare arrived.
The Gageta publishes the treaty of friendship and
commerce concluded between the Shah of PERSIA
and the Queen of SPAIN. The treaty was signed at
Constantinople so long ago as the 4th March, 1842,
during the Regency of ESPARTERO, but it was only
ratified by the Queen of SPAIN on the 20th May,
1850, and the ratifications were not exchanged until
the ] 3th November last. The Duke of Lucca, who
is an Infante of Spain, was expected in Madrid in
the course of a few days. On the 28th, the discus-
sion in the Cortes was on the application for leave to
levy the taxes in the interim of the budgets. The
Minister of Finances defended himself with great
talent against some attacks of the Opposition, and
was much cheered by the majority. General
NARYAEZ, who had been unwell, had quite recovered,
and presided as before his illness at the Cabinet
Councils.

MADRID BOLSA, DEC. 28.—The Three per Cents.,
354.; Five per Cents., 12k. Exchange on London,
50 60 paper.

GERMAN Y.

Pi ince SCHWARTZENBILRG arrived at Dresden on
the morning of the 31st ult., but was not accompanied
by the Prussian Minister AIANTEUFFEL, who was to
remain at Berlin until after the opening of the Prus-
sian Chambers on the 3d.
The following is the official protocol of the sittings
of the Conference of the 23d December :
PROTOCOL OF TIIE MINISTERIAL CONFERENCES HELD AT

DRESDEN, IN TuE BEMIL PALACE, DEC. 23, 1850.
" According to the invitations issued from Austria
and Prussia to the collective members of the Cirman
Build on the 12th inst., to send plenipotentiaries to a
Ministerial conference to be opened at Dresden, on this
day were assembled at the Brhul Palace (here follow the
'allo). The Prince of Schwartzenberg opened the
London, England, 1851-01-04

Extensive Travelling Leave granted without extra Premium
Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climates.
EQUITABLE FIRE OFFICE.
Capital-500,0P01.
(Incorparated under 7 and 8 Vict., cap. 110.)
The leading principles of this Office ar3 --Moderate and equitable
Rates of Premium for each class of risk—Annual division of Profits.

The difficulty of collecting the elements on which to proportiOn
Premium to risk in Insurance against Loss by Fire has been so
great, that the rates at present charged are more the result of guess
than calculation.

It has been found by experience. that the total annual losses of the
different Established Companies have not been proportionate to the
amount of annual Premiums received by each.

It is of the highest importance, both to the Insured and Insurers,
that such an anomaly should cease, and an aporoximation to the
true risk be made. To secure this object the Equitable Fire Insu-
rance Company is established.
The true rate of Premium for Fire Insarance can only be ap-
proached through Classification and Average, which has not hitherto
been sufficiently acted ^n, or systematically applied.
Whatever be the nominal rate, the bonus or return periodically to
the Insured will determine the true Premium equitably payable, as
security against loss for so great a calamity as fire, and the Insurer
is largely interested in this euestion, and will consult his interest by
supporting a system where, by a careful combination of Classifica-
tion and Average, the Premium will be proportioned to the risk.
The Equitable Fire Office will, by a constant analysis of its own
experience, from time to tire, adopt such rates of Premium as the
nature of the risk may justify, and will decline to enter into arrange-
ments as regards tariffs with other offices.
With this view an annual investigation will be made into each
class of risk, and a return of one moiety, or fifty per cent. of the nett
excess will be made to all classes of Insurers whose Policies have
been in force for three years.
Insurances against Loss by Fire are effected by this Company upon
every description of Property on moderate terms.
Farming Stock insured at 3s. per cent, without the Average Clause.
Prospectuses, and every information may be obtained, on applica-
tion at the Office, or to any of its Agents.

National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society.
* Equitable Fire.
f* Both Offices.

ALBERT LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
11, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall.
Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEARLY DIVIDEND to
the 31st ult., after the rate of Six per cent. per annum, will be in
COURSE of PAYMENT to the Shareholders on and after the 10th
of JANUARY instant.

HENRY WILLIAM SMITH,
Actuary and Secretary.
London, England, 1851-01-04

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Farren.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed A NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS, sup-
ported by Messrs. G. V. Krooke, W. Farren, Leigh Murray, Comp-
ton, Diddear, W. Farren, jun. ; Mesdames Leigh Murray and Adams
To conclude with PRINCE DORIJS ; or, The Romance of the
Nose, in which Messrs. H. Farren, Compton, Skalders, W. Farren,
jun., Cooke ; Mesdames Louisa Howard, Ellen Turner, and Madlle.
Adele will appear.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty and his Royal Highness
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Extraordinary series of attractive novelties.
THIS EVENING

The Grand new Spectacle-oFICISil;r11:Si-ORTH ; or the Golden Days

of the Virgin Queen. with new and costly costumes.
Together with Batty's Splendid Scenes of the Circle, introducing
the Magnitlceat Stud and Company of unequalled Artistes, also, for
the first time in England, M. Ghelia, with his three highly-trained
Steeds, M. Icolo Bilge, the great Barrel Equilibrist, and the Bro-
thers Francisco, from the Hippodrome, Paris.
To conclude with au entirely new and original grand historical
Equestrian Christmas Pantomime, written expressly for this Theatre,
by the author of " Bluff King Hal," to be entitled
HARLEQUIN AND O'DONOGITUE ;
or, The White Horse of Killarney.
Box-ethos open frona Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. T. Thompson..
London, England, 1851-01-04

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new and original Drama, entitled JESSIE
GRAY. Characters by Messrs. Hughes, Boyce, 0. Smith, P. Bed-
ford, Madame Celeste, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To be followed by a new Extravaganza called LA TARANTULA ;
or, the Spider King. Characters by Messrs. Wright, P. Bedford, 0.
Smith, Miss Woolgar, Miss E. Chaplin, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, Madame
Celeste, &c.
To conclude with THE MARRIED BACHELOR, supported by
Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, 0. Smith ; Mesdames Celeste, Wool-
gar, Chaplin, Fitzwilliam. and Collins.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Keam and Mr. Keeley.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Shylock,
Mr. C. Kean ; Portia, Mrs. C. Kean.
After which a new Comic Christmas Pantomime, called ALONZO
THE BRAVE AND THE FAIR IMOGENE ; or, Harlequin and the
Baron all covered with Jewels and Gold. Clown, Mr. Flexmore ;
Harlequin, Mr. Corrnack ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and Columbine,
Miss Carlotta Le Clercq.
Private Boxes, &c., to be had of all the Booksellers, and of Mr.
Massingham ; of whom also places may be taken at the Box-office,
Oxford-street, from Eleven till Four o'clock.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame VestriL
sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed

THE HANDSOME HUSBAND.
Atter which an entirely new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
to be called KING CHARMING; or, the Blue Bird of Paradise.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, Horncastle, Suter,
Bellingham, and Honner ; Madame Vestris, Mrs. Frank Matthews,
Miss Ellis, Mrs. C. Horn, Miss St. George, and Miss Martindale.

To conclude with

THE RINGDOVES, in which Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews,
Basil Baker, Mrs. F. Matthews, and Miss M. Oliver will appear.
London, England, 1851-01-04

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Farren.
THIS EVE SING,

Will be performed A NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS, sup-
ported by Messrs. G. V. Brooke, W. Farren, Leigh Murray, Comp-
ton, Diiidear, W. Farren, jun. ; Mesdames Leigh Murray and Adams
To conclude with PRINCE DORUS ; or, The Romance of the
Nose, in which Messrs. 11. Farren, Campton, Shalders, W. Farren,
jun.. Cooke ; Mesdames Louisa Howard, Ellen Turner, and Madlle.
Adele will appear.
London, England, 1851-01-04

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame VestriS.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed

THE HANDSOME HUSBAND

Attu which an entirely new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
to be called KING CHARMING; or, the Blue Bird of Paradise.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, Horncastle, Suter,
Bellingham, and Honner ; Madame Vestris, Mrs. Frank Matthews,
Miss Ellis, Mrs. C. Horn, Miss St. George, and Miss Martindale.

To conclude with

THE RINGDOYES, in which Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews,
Basil Baker, Mrs. F. Matthews, and Miss M. Oliyer will appear.
London, England, 1851-01-04

THE NEWMARKET
ICAP.

Yrs.
liarpsicord
Woodlark 5
The Swindler
'Clermont
the Cutler
Knock-Knoll
Windiscbgratz 4
C by John o'-Gauut
dam by The Saddler 3
Officious
Antigone
William the Conqueror 4
Landgrave
Henrietta
Hesse Homburg
Entre-nous
Vatican 5
Brother to Truthteller 5
Rodney 5
Minimum
Flare-up
Don Pedro
St. George
Kissaway 5
Woolwich 5
Little Jack
Tophana
Clelia 4
Recruit (late Tho-
roughgood Sam)
Gilliflower
Bushranger
London, England, 1851-01-04

Entered at Stationers' Hall.
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Containing a View of the Building erecting in Hyde Park,
and a full account of everything connected with it in ENGLISH,
FRENCH, and GERMAN ; also how to visit in Six Days the whole
of the Gratuitous Exhibitions in London, its principal Squares,
Streets, Churches, &c. ; with the Cab Fares, and other necessary
information.
Published by ROSS and SONS, Perruquiers, Perfumers, Hair
Cutters, and Hair Dyers, who solicit attention to their British and
Foreign Perfumery, Soaps, Brushes, Dressing Cases, Strops, Cutlery
(particularly their Registered Guard Razor, which prevents any one
cutting himself), Hair Dye, Ornamental Hair, &c.
Price of the Almanac, 6d., and will he sent free on receipt of eight
postage stamps ; likewise of all Booksellers and Newsmen.
Address ROSS and SONS, 119 and 120, Bishopgate-street, London
London, England, 1851-01-04

SHIP NE WS.

LIVERPOOL, JAN. 3.—Wind, S.E.—Arrived, Earl of
Liverpool, from Islay; Francis Barclay, from Valparaiso;
William Patten, from New York ; Fanny, from
Gonaires ; Pwllheli, from Nantes ; William Penn,
from Philadelphia. Sailed, Empire Queen, for Savan-
nah ; British Queen,! or Palermo ; John Ravenal,
for Charleston; Sobraon, for BArbadoes; Thetis, for
Apalachicola; England and Undaunted, for Valparaiso;
for Rio Janeiro; Fernandes and Alida, for Lisbon;
Margaret, for Leghorn; Bell, for Hayti; New Union,
for Beirut; Flora, for Terceira; Kalamazoo, for Phila-
delphia; Triton, for Ostend; Yorkshire, for New York;
Charles Chaloner, for New Orleans; Eliza Bruce, for
Mobile; Emma, for Newfoundland; Eclipse for Ostend;
Constellation, for New York.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, Nov. I.—The Devonshire,
from London, arrived here, encountered the gale off the
Cape Verde, of the 3d of September, and was in com-
pany with a French ship for a short time, on fire, the
coals having ignited, but it was reported as extinguished
before parting.
ANTWERP, JAN. 2.—The Stadt Zierikzee, from New-
castle for Panama, put into Valparaiso at the com-
mencement of November with considerable damage.
GRAVEIEND, JAN. 3.—Wind E., light, and very thick,
with rain.

Arrived—Forfarshire, from China; Dart, from Ma-
deira; Expert, from Dunkirk; Eleanor Grace and Ea-
genia, from Memel; Matura, from Palermo; Margaret
Milne, from Stettin; Steadfast, from Calcutta; Edgar,
from Algoa Bay; Rowena, from Messina; Emerald,
from Boulogne; Countess of Lonsdale, from ilamburgh;
John Rickinson, from Charente; Astarte, from China;
James, from Newfoundland; King Alfred, from St.
Michael's; Thomas, from Rouen; Lionne, from Grave-
lines; La Pould, from Cherbourg; Henrietta; from
Callao; Laura, from Messina; Traveller, from Cadiz;
Magellan, from China; Christabel, from Madras; Ocean,
from Rotterdam; Zephyr, from Laguna; Prospero,
Arab, and Lady of the Isles, from St. Michael's.
Sailed—Jane, for Leghorn; Nautilus, for Liverpool;
City of Paris, for Boulogne; Apollo, for Rotterdam;
Adelaide, for St. Michael's; Victoria, for Bilboa.

VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.
Lady Bruce, the 9th ult., 20 miles N.N.W., off Point
Luguthos.
Paradise barque, the 13th ult., in let. 28 S., long. 8 E.
Jeannette barque, the 13th ult., in let. 22 S., long. 1 W.
Zarah barque, the 13th ult.
Serenus barque, in let. 17 N., long. 32 W.
Parker, and the Osprey, on the 27th of December, in lat.
44 N., long. 14 W.
Jane Green, from Madras for London, on the 17th of
November, in let. 3 S., long. 18 W.
Jane, from Newport for St. Helena, the 22d of Novem-
ber, in Ist. 6 N., long. 21 W.
London, England, 1851-01-04

THE WEST INDIA AND BRAZIL MAIL

STEAMERS.
The new postal contract entered into by the Royal
West India Mail Steam Packet Company with the
's mails,
Government for the conveyance of her illai%"Ythe West
&c., to the British and foreign colonies
n be re ae on
cno
novae they ed
Indies, Mexico, Brazil, &c., came into
2d inst., the mails of that morning having
by the Severn steamer vie South
awbPt°h of the outward
The chief point of rendezvous both
th
e idsiloaulltdwoahfr outward St.a nTd hhooramaes:
whence the branch packets will be
and homeward packets is to be
spatc ed.
waTrdh. at the rate of nine
ebfyoltlhoewidnigffeirsenthte
routes,tim oallboewiendg,
knots per hour :
1. From Southampton to Chagres, 23 days 23 hours;
home,o3 days 23 hours, The mails will bo made up in
London, on the mornings of the 2d and 17th monthly.
2. To Vera Cruz, touching at Jamaica and Tampico,
96 days 16 hours; home, 26 days 15 hours. On the 2d
only.
3. To Savannah, touching at Jamaica and Honduras,
24 days 22 hours; homeward, 25 days 16 bours. On the
morning of the 17th only.
4. To Demerara, touching at Barbadoes, 21 days 21
hours; homeward, 22 days 6 hours. On the mornings of
the 2d and 17th monthly.
5. To Trinidad, touching at Tobago, 21 days 17 hours.
Twice monthly-2d and 17th.
6. To Nassau, 24 days, on the 17th only; homeward,
32 days 18 hours. _

7. To Rio de Janeiro, touching at Lisbon, Madeira,
Tenetiffe, St. Vincent, Pernambuco, and Bahia, 28 days
19 hours, on the morning of the 9th monthly; home-
ward, 29 days 23 hours.
8. To Buenos Ayres, touching at Rio de Janeiro and
Monte Video, 38 days 3 hours; homeward, to South-
ampton, 41 days 1 hour.
London, England, 1851-01-04

E NORTHAMPTON
ICAP.

Yrs.
Landgrave
Backbiter
Truth
Garforth
Joe Sutherland 5
Cariboo ... 4
The Cutler
Sweetheart
Reversion 5
The Swindler
Selina
the Cocktail
Theseus 3
Vampyre
Mouse
St. George 4
F by Birdcatcher, out
of Wedastra 3
Electricity
Ginevra
Elcho 4
Caurire ............ 5
Borneo .
Cnaus
Alp ................... 5
Pandemus
Chief Justice
Moultan
Don Juan 5
Sunrise
Russborough 4
Windesclagratz 4
Kissaway
Vatican 5
Brother to Truthteller 3
Harpsichord 3
Strongbow
Flash
Rhesus
Little Jack
Little George
C by Gladiator, out. of

I the Abbess
,Dough
,Eva
Miss Spring
Gladiole 4
Woolwich 5
Docility
Melita
Sir Richard
Cottager
Nutmeg 4
Prior of Lanercost
C by Dromedary, dam
by Mulatto
Cheerful
Leap-year 3
Gillyflower
The Ban
Bushranger

SERIOUS INDISPOSITION OF THE QUARTERMASTER
GENERAL.—We regret to learn that General Sir J. Wil-
loughby Gordon, the Quartermaster General, lies danger-
ously ill with .a severe attack of bronchitis. The General
was recovering, when he relapsed on Monday last, since
which his physician, Dr. Machlachlau, has been in constant
attendance. Sir Willoughby is of the same age as the Duke
of Wellington, and has been Quartermaster General of the
Army since 1812.--Morning Paper.
SCARCITY OF lIADDOCKS.—SeIdom has such an
extraordinary scarcity of haddocks been experienced here
as the present time. The fishermen along the whole Banff-
shire coast got extremely few, although in many cases they
go twenty or thirty miles from shore in search of them. In
our market on Friday no fresh fish were to be seen, and
fresh haddocks are selling at 4d. a piece. The scaroity has,
of course, occasioned a great rise in the price in the southern
markets. In Glasgow the prices last quoted were from 335.
to 365. a barrel; and in London the prices exceeded 40s.
These are nearly double the ordinary prices when the fish is
got in abunclance.—Banifshire Journal.
London, England, 1851-01-04

THE WEATHER —Sus OFFICE, JANULRY 4.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
43—highest since noon yesterday.
38—Iowest this morning and during the night.
45—this day, at noon.

BAROMETWA, 2986.
WncD S.W.—light airs and fine weather.
London, England, 1851-01-04

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 28th ult. have arrived.
The Gageta publishes the treaty of friendship and
commerce concluded between the Shah of PERSIA
and the Queen of SPAIN. The treaty was signed at
Constantinople so long ago as the 4th March, 1842,
during the Regency of EsreuTEito, but it was only
ratified by the Queen of SPAIN en the 20th May,
1850, and the ratifications were not exchanged until
the lath November last. The Duke of LuccA, who
is an Infante of Spain, was expected in Madrid in
the course of a few days. On the 28th, the discus-
sion in the Cortes was on the application for leave to
levy the taxes in the interim of the budgets. The
Minister of Finances defended himself with great
talent against some attacks of the Opposition, and
was much cheered by the majority. General
NARVAEZ, who had been unwell, had quite recovered,
and presided as before his illness at the Cabinet
Councils.
MADRID BOMA, DEC. 28.—The Three per Cents.,
35/ ; Five per Cents., 121 Exchange on London,
50 60 paper.
London, England, 1851-01-04

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new and original Drama, entitled JESSIE
G RAY. Characters by Messrs. Hughes, Boyce, 0. Smith, P. Bed-
, Madame Celeste, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To be followed by a new Extravaganza called LA TARANTULA ;
or, the Spider King. Characters by Messrs. Wright, P. Bedford, 0.
Smith, 31Iss Woolgar, Miss E. Chaplin, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, Madame
Celeste, &c. _ _

To Conclude with THE MARRIED BACHELOR, supported by
Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, 0. Smith ; Mesdames Celeste, Wool-
gar, Chaplin, Fitzwilliam, and Collins.
London, England, 1851-01-04

GERMAN -Y

Prince SCDWARTZENBLRG arrived at Dresden on
tLe morning of the 31st ult., bat was not accon,panicd
by the Prussian Minister INIANTELFFEL, who was to
remain at Berlin until after the opening of the Prus •
shin Chambers on the 3d.
The following is the official protocol of the sittings
of the Conference of the 233 December :
PROTOCOL OF THE MINISTERIAL CONFERENCES HELD AT
DRESDEN, IN THE BR/lUL PALACE, DEC. 23, 1350.
day were assembled and Accordir,g to the itivitati;Ais issued from Austria
13u n
(_ Prussic
faorlileoswtothea
I on the 12th
Alinisterial conferet, be opened at Dresden, on this
ce to
Icdinastr.t,hetoßrsiehdi
ppalleanc
names). The Prince of Schwartzenberg opened the
ieP(°ht eenret:
London, England, 1851-01-04

EXCHANGE.

Gibraltar • • • • •• • • •• •• ••
Leghorn • • •• •• •• •• 10 85
Genoa .• •••••••• •• • • .• 25 65
Milan •• •• .• •• •• •• ••
Venice • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • •
Naples .• •• •• •• •• 41%
Palermo, peroz 124%
Messina •• •• •• .. •• •• .. 124%
Lisbon.• •• •• •• •....... 534
Oporto .• .. • • .... • • .. • • 134‘
Rio Janeiro
Buenos Ayres ........
Now York, 60 days'sight
Philadelphia .... • • ....

CRUMB OF BULLION, PBS 08,
Foreign Geld in bare.. 43 17 9
Portugal Gold Coin .. 0 0 0
Spanish Doubloons .. 0 0 0
New Dollars •• . •• 0 4 11%
Silver In bars ........ 0 5 1%

LLOYD'S SHIPPIN G.—(THIS DAY.)
LONDON, JAN. 4.—Wind at noon S., lightairs and fine.
TORBAY, JAN. 3.—Wind N.—Arrd. Vere, Jamaica.
LEITZ.—Arrd. Idalia, Callao. Sid. Symmetry, Ade-
laide, South Australia.
HARWICH, JAN. 3.—Wind E.N.B.—Arrd. William
and Ann, St. John's, Newfoundland.
MALDON, JAN. 3.—A brig, apparently a collier, was
reported yesterday to be upon the Shoeberry Sands full
of water.

BAYONNE, DEC. 31.--The John, of Bideford, is leaky,
having been on shore.

CORIINNA, DEC. 25.--The Florence, of Liverpool, is at
anchor off Chamon Beach, about twelve miles west of this
place. The Rising Sun and a Government steamer will
proceed to bar assistance.
DEAL, JAN. 3.---Willd S.W. to W.S.W.—Arrd.
Manilla, Manilla; St. Abbe, Shanghai; Persia, Calcutta.
Sld. Tamarac, New Orleans. Put back, Ryswick, Val-
paraiso.

LIVERPOOL, JAN. 3.—Wind E. to S.E.—Arrd. Francis
Barclay, Valparaiso • William Patten, New York; Nep-
tune, Munsooreottah; William Penn, Philadelphia;
Breadalban_ ,e Wallace, N. S. Sld. Mary Ray, Sings,
pore; Sir Henry Pottinger, Calcutta; Ceres, Natal;
England, and Undaunted, Valparaiso; Risk, Buenos
Ayres; Premis, Rio Janeiro; Sobraon and Indian
Queen, Barbadoes; Haleywood, Porto Rioo; Bell,
Hayti; H. H. Boody, New Orleans; Harriet Augusta,
Charles Cbalmer, and European, ditto. The Free-
man, for Jamaica, has been assisted off Crosby Point
making much water.
LYME REGIS, JAN. 3.—A vessel, supposed to be the
Angelina, was lost, with all hands, yesterday morning,
two miles to the westward.
MARYNORT, JAN. 2.—The Ann, Wigtown to this port,
went on shore between Harrington and Workington,
2sth ult., and is expected to become a wreck.
FA.LMODTH, JAN, 3 —The Armenius is discharging
her cargo, in a damaged state, and she falls with the tide.
CARDIFF, JAN. 3.—The Royal Rose, Newport for
Havanuab, and the Laertes, from hence, were in contact
yesterday in Penarth Roads; the latter received consi-
derable damage, and has returned to dock to repair; the
farmer proceeded on her voyage.
SToRNowAY, JAN. 2.—The Protheroe. Sligo to Lin-
17th ult., leaky, &c.
don, put into Loch Bernersy
London, England, 1851-01-04

LAURENT'S GRAND CASINO,
Licensed by Act of Parliament.
ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-
STREET, ST. JAMES'S.
(Sole Lessee, Charles Emile Laurent, jun., 57, Brompton-square.)
OPEN EVERY EVENING.
Inimitable success and unrivalled performance of M. Boulcourt,
from Paris on the Cornet-a-Pistons, who will play a varied Solo
every Evening at Half-past Ten o'clock, aided by LAURENT'S
INIMITABLE BAND. A different Selection of Music, and a Fan-
tasia each Evening.
N.B. The Programme of the Dances as usual.
Doors open at Half-past Eight o'clock—Dancing to commence at
Nine and terminate at Half-past Eleven o'clock precisely.

Admission, One Shilling.
London, England, 1851-01-04

E NORTHAMPTON
ICAP.

Yra.
Landgrave
Backbiter 6
Truth
Garforth
Joe Sutherland 5
Cariboo 4
The Cutler
Sweetheart
Reversion 5
The Swindler
Selina
The Cocktail
Theseus 3
Varopyre
Mouse
t.
F by Birdcatcher, out
SG of
n W
Georger a Electricityed.
3
a.
.. .. .... 3
443
Elcho 4
Caurire 5
5
... 3
ciß
no Lnueso
..
Alp
Pandemus 3
Chief Justice
Moulton
Don Juan
Sunrise
Russborough
Windeschgratz
Kissaway
Vatican 5
Brother to Truthteller 3
Harpsichord 3
Strongbow
Flash 4
Rhesus
Little Jack
Little Goorge
C by Gladiator, out of
the Abbess .... 4
Dough .. 6
'Eva
Miss Spring
Gladiole
iWoolwich
Docility
Melita
..•
Sir Richard
Cottager
Nutmeg 4
Prior of Lanercost 4
by Dromedary, dam
by Mulatto
Cheerful
Leap-year 3
Gills flower
The Ban
Bushranger

SERIOUS INDISPOSITION OF TUE QUARTERMASTER
GENERAL.-We regret to learn that General Sir J. Wil-
loughby Gordon, the Quartermaster General, lies danger-
ously ill with a severe attack of bronchitis. The General
was recovering, when he relapsed on Monday last, since
which his physician, Dr. Machlachlan, has been in constant
attendance. Sir Willoughby is of the same age as the Duke
of Wellington, and has been Quartermaster General of the
Army since 1812.—Morning Paper.
SCARCITY OF HADDocKs.—Seldorn has such an
extraordinary scarcity of haddocks been experienced here
as the present time. The fishermen along the whole Banff-
shire coast got extremely few, although in many cases they
go twenty or thirty miles from shore in search of them. In
our market on Friday no fresh fish were to be seen, and
fresh haddocks are selling at 4d. a piece. The scarcity has,
of course, occasioned a great rise in the price in the southern
markets. In Glasgow the prices last quoted were from 335.
to 365. a barrel; and in London the prices exceeded 40s.
These are nearly double the ordinary prices when the fish is
got in abnutlance.—Banffshire Journal.
London, England, 1851-01-04

TIIE WEATHER —Sux OFFICE, JANUARY 4.
THERMOMETER, IN THE Slums.
4i—highest since noon yesterday.
33—lowest-this morning and during the night.
45—this day, at noon.

BAROME'rEV., 29-86.
Win SM.—light airs and fine weather.
London, England, 1851-01-04

IILKATICE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
THE 4 EVENING, . _

Will be performed EVERY ONE HAS HIS FAULT. Lord
Norland, Mr. Rogers ; Sir Robert Ramble, Mr. Davenport ; Solus,
Ruckstone ; Placid, Mr. Howe ; Irwin, Mr. Stuart ; Lady
Elinor, Mrs. Warner; Mrs. Placid, Miss P. Ilorton ; Miss Wooburn,
Mks Rey colds.
After which a new translation of THE SECOND CALENDAR
and the QUEEN of BEAUTY who had the Fight with the Genie.
Principal characters by Messrs. J. Bland, Selby, Lebarr, Buckstone,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Miss P. Berton, and Miss
A. Romer.