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A first instalment of 21 per share will be payable on allotment,
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31st May no t. The amount of these shares to be issued will not
exceed *OO.OOO/ being the amount required to open the 11110 to
Rudesheim, opposite to Bingen. _ _

• Applications may, until the Bth March next, be made in the sub-
joined term to the Company's brokers, A. A. lioghton, Esq., 11,
Angel-con• t, Throgmorton-street ; and Messrs. Bragg and Stock-
dale, 6, Throgmorton-street ; or to the Secretary, at thase offices.
This issue of preference shares was unanimously approved at a
meeting of English shareholders, bell at Guildhall Coffee-house, on
the 14th February last. The effect will he to complete and open the
line this spring, at a cost of less than 13,000/. per mile; and, as it is
a c ,ntinuatioa of the pro,perous Taunus Railway from Frankfort,
and thence reaches a convenient lantana. place oppcs•te Bin ten, at
the point wiser • the difficulties of the Rhine navigation begin to be
most serious, there can be no doubt a 3 to its profitable train:. or as
to the secerity offered by the pro erence shares. The Rhine Railway
has old tined the concession and formed its capital tor extending Its
line to Coblentz, and erecting a railway !ridge across the Rhine at
that city. This will make the wierbaden Railway the direct route
from Cologne to Frankio^t, and it will thus become the connexion
between the existing trank lin, a of Northt at d South blermany, when
it is continued t i Lahnstein. For the present the company has
thought it bust, und. r the circumstances of fin ncial pressure, to
limit its exertions o the fret hiohly profitable section. The line is
already completed to Al osbach, Schierstein, Niedtrwallwf, Eltville,
and Erbach, and the works on the ,eMaining portion of the line are,
so far a lv.dieed as to le ve no doubt of its prompt completion for the
suns now sought to be raised. _ _ _

By order of the Council.
W W LANDER, Secretary.
FORM OT APPLICATION.
To the Council of Adm'nistration of the W ie. baden Railway Company.

Gentlemen.---1 request th.t you will allot me Eight per Cent.
Preference Share. t,t* 61. each in the Wiesbaden Railway Company,
and I agr4e to accept the same or any le ,s number tli.t yon may
allot me, and to pay t ei-stalments thereon at the dates flied In
yea- advortl.ent-ut Of the 16th Irebru 07, 4556.

14.iam0.. • • ••
Address.. •• •• • .
Date • •
lieference .

is one of the miserable concomitants of our
present war, that while fighting for a principle,
we are supporting an authority which it would be
well for the interests of humanity were it extin-
guished. The barbarous policy of Turkey has pre-
vailed so long, and become so deeply impressed on
all whom she rules, that when, at the instigation
of her allies anything liberal is attempted, the dis-
memberment of the empire is threatened. It is to
be hoped that the duties of the Queen steamer will
be restricted to the protection of British subjects
and prevention of the slave trade by sea, and that
we shall not, on this occasion, embroil ourselves
in a quarrel which in no way concerns us, and
where our interference can be of no advantage.
Turning from the Red Sea to the Persian Gulf,
the particulars of the quarrel betwixt the Shah and
our ambassador will probably by this time have
reaehed home. We have two versions of the mat-
ter ; one that of the Court of Persia, the other of
the embassage—the discrepancy betwixt which we
shall leavis the reader to reconcile as he best can.
Some half century ago, when Sir 'J. Malcolm was
deputed to Teheran to arrange our affairs with the
Shah, the privilege was demanded by, and conceded
to, that somewhat overbearing diplomatist, that the
British residency should become_ a'sanctuary, and
that every one whom the embassage should consider
as an attache should, when so desiring it, enjoy the
privileges and immunities of a British subject. Some
years since Mirza Ha.shim Khan, a man of rank,
when in the employment of the Shah, had married a
sister of the favourite wife of the soweign. Having
got into disfavour with the court, he, about the
time of the retirement of Mr. Sheil in 1853, became
interpreter to the embassy. In the interregnuiu of
the secretary, Mr. Thomson, and before the arrival
of Mr. Murray in 1855, the Prime Minister com-
plained, that as the interpreter was at personal
strife with him, it would be particularly unplea-
sant for them to meet on official affairs, and he
therefore requested his dismissal from the employ-
ment of the embassy. The question was referred to
Lord Clarendon, who, though holding dismissal
entirely out of the question, considered the main-
tenance of friendship with the minister so desirable,
that he recommended the interpreter to be em-
ployed somewhere at a distance from the capital.
Mr. Murray accordingly determined to attach him
to the agency at Shiraz, and thitherward he was in
Novemuer about to proceed, • when it was found
that his wife was to be detained by the authority of
the Shah, and here dissension began. The Shah
protested against the arrogande of the principle
which gave the ambassador of a foreign power
more authority within his dominions than the
Sovereign himself possessed. A like claim was
put forth by the representatives of no other
nation, and was never dreamt of being aspired
to even by England, anywhere but in the East.
It is now maintained by the court' of Persia that
it was not the husband who vas so particularly
anxious for the restoration of the lady, and that
the suspicion of dishonour should not be suffered to
attach to the Shah's harem through her release.
Mr. Murray protested against the introduction of a
supposed aFfair of gallantry into the negotiations of
nations at all, and argued that this was a mere pre-
tence—that the Persian Prime Minister having se-
cured one concession had resolved to push matters
to extremities. The Shall denied the dispute the
character of a national quarrel, and said that it was
with Mr. Murray, not with England, that he was
at strife, and that to England accordingly he would
appeal. Meanwhile the ambassador pulled down
his flag, and proceeded to Moosul to take up.his
quarters for the present, Mr. Stevens remaining as
consul to take charge of British interests. This
gentleman, very unfortunately, was most obnoxious
to the court of Teheran, and with the Shah refused
to have any intercourse, stating that Persia would
be responsible for the protection of British interests
and the safety of British subjects, and that the peace
of two great nations must not be suffered to be en-
dangered by the dissensions of individuals. Intelli•
genes of these things reached Bombay on thel6th Jae.
by the Semiramis, which had been on a cruise to
the gulf, copies of the correspondence having been
forwarded to the Bombay government by the am-
bassador, with a request for the immediate despatch
of a steamer to Bushire. The Assaye, ,Ajdaha,
Seinirimes, and Victoria steamers, and Olive sloop
of war, were ordered to be got in instant readiness
fur sloe. Extensive supplies were said.to have been
ordered from the commissariat, and ti land 'force
was spoken of as under orders. Much of this
turned out to be exaggeration, the Ajdaha and
Victoria, which left for toe gulf on the evening of
the 19th, with 60 artillerymen on board to work
the guns, being the only force dispatched or in con-
templation. There are not five dozen British sub-
jects in all resident on the seaooard of Persia, and
had these found themselves in danger, they might at
any time have sought refuge in native craft, and
obtained the protection of our faithful ally the
Imaum of Muscat, a part of whose dominionsisclose
by. The charges of the expedition as it now
stands will amount to about half the sum ex-
pended annually in the education of 'Western India.
Within our dominions tranquillity is nearly
universal, and the cold season runs on towards its
close without any foray or act of violence on our
borders.

A considerable force is collected round Oodey-
pore, the Rana, it is asserted, being alike with
his chiefs dissatisfied with the extent to which
our interposition has proceeded. It is hoped not
the less that the promptitude oft he measures being
adopted, conjoined with the. influence and high
character of Sir Henry Lawrence, will prevent
matters proceeding to extremities, and save from
the destruction sure to be the result of the R+

pootana chiefs, whose independence it has long
been our policy to preserve. Troops continue to
accumulate at Cawnpore, and arrangements
advance steadily and tranquilly for the an-
nexation of Oude. We have scarcely any addi-
tional particulars on the subject since our last,
but there seems no apprehension of our wishes
being resisted, or of the occurrence of conflict or
shedding of blood.
Although the Sonthal disturbances no longer
wear the character of an insurrection, the country
continues far more quiet.

The Governor-General has expressed his dis-
pleasure at the conduct of Brigadier Mackenzie in
the Bolarutu procession affair ; at the same time
the ringleaders in the disturbance have been dis-
missed, and the course pursued on both points ap-
pears to command approval.
Sir William Gomm has taken a final leave of the
Bengal army, at the conclusion of a five years' ad-
ministration remarkable for its nullity.
Mr. Frere, commissioner of Scind.e, proceeds on
sick leave by this day's steamer to England,
Colonel John JaJob, of the Irregular Horse, occu-
pying his place during his absence. It is now five
years since Mr. Frere's administration commenced,
and known as he n as to be a man of high principle,
of singular ability and discretion, the popularity
and confidence he has secured have surpassed the
expectations of the warmest of his admirers. Se-
lected in 1842 by Sir George Arthur as his private
secretary, on the recommendation of the late Cel.
Wm. Jacob, on the score solely of his merits, Mr.
Frere, en the retirement of the Governor, suc-
ceeded Col. Outram in 1846 as resident at the
court of the Rajah of Sattara. He was in office at
the period of the death of the chief and appropria-
tion of his dominions by the British Government
in 1848.
Our prospective Governor General, Lord Can-
ning, is at present sojourning amongst us, having
arrived from Suez by the Ferozo on the 28th ult.
He was received in great state at a landing-place
prepared on purpose in the dockyard, but too late
in the evening to see about him. The arrangements
were altogether new, all previous governors having
disembarked at the Apollo Pier, one of the finest
landing-places in India. A grand levee occurred on
the 30th, followed by a native durbar. On the
31st his lordship visited the caves of Kennery in
Salsette, examined the Vehar hills, and closed the
day by performing in state the ceremony of turning
the first sod of our projected waterworks.
The impression made by Lord and Lady Canning
during their sojourn has been eminently favour-
able, and they will leave us, after the visit of a
week, infinitely more familiar with the history and
topography of our neighbourhood, and manners
and customs of the people, than some of our gover-
nors could boast of at the close of their administra-
tion. He leaves on the sth, taking Madras in his
way to Calcutta, and will assume office about the
Ist of March. The Marquis of Dalhousie continues
a t Calcutta, winding up the arrangements at the
close of an administration of unusual length and
auspiciousness, and leaving behind him a name
F,carcely perhaps rivalled since that of the days of
Wellesley. We intimated four months since the
commencement of spinning operations at Mr. Lan-
don's cotton factory at Broach. The yarns have
now come to the market, and are spoken of in
terms of the highest commendation. Though made,
we believe, exclusively of short staple Broach cot-
ton, they fetch in the market nearly 10 per cent.
more than Manchester yarns of the same designa-
tion, and orders have in consequence already been
xeceived mufacient to keep the factory in constant

work for the next four months. Mr. Landon pre-
pared his estimates on the assumption of Broach
yarn fetching English prices, and on this point
his expeciations have been realised. We have
heard of no contretemps or accident having oc-
curred amongst his arrangements, and have no
doubt that his outlay has kept within the
mark. The weather continues cool and agreeable.
There is a groat tightness in the money mar-
ket, and stocks of all descriptions have depre-
ciated in value. The state of the import market
continue; to be very discouraging. Freights have
suddenly and rapidly advanced.
•

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
CASUALTIES BY DEATH IN INDIA SINCE THE DEPARTURE

OF THE MAIL ON THE k6TH JAN., 1856•
FoxnAv.—At Aden, on the 27th Dec., 1855, Ensign
A. J. 111„ Stevenson, 18th Native Infantry, and Lieut.
Brown, her Majesty's 86th, who were accidently
drowned by the capsizing of a boat.
BENGAL.—At Kaska, on the 13th inst., Col. Dennis,
Invalid Eltablishinent.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
REPORT OF THE BOMBAY MARKET.
FROM THE 16TH JAN. TO 2D OF FEB.
The Overland Mail from London of the 26th of Dec.
was received by the Peninsular and Oriental steamer
Singapore on the 24th of Jan.
Our money market during the fortnight has become
ranch tighter, and the banks, although they have raised
their rates of interest to 12 per cent., will only dis-
c-mnt first class paper at short dates. Securities of all
descriptions are almost unsaleable, in consequence of the
desire of holders to realise.

There is little or no demand for English goods of any
description, except at almost ruinous prices. The sales
bare been principally for the interior.
The demand for all descriptions of cotton piece goods
is limited, and the prices in most instances have been un-
precedentedly low, the demand in general being limited.
Coloured goods and prints remain unchanged, both in
value and demand. _ _ _

Exchange on England for the mail varied but little,
and the bulk of business transacted was as follows :-
25 2&d to 2s 2 9.163 for China and first•class credite,
and 25 2d to 2s 241 for documents. On Calcutta we
quote rs. 99 at sight, and rs. 97 at 60 days' eight. On
iNladras, 99 at sight, and re. 99 at 30 days' sight ; and
on China, rs. 215 at 60 days' sight.
FEElGHTS.—Freights have advanced, 41. ss. per ton
having been refused for seed to London ; for cotton en-
gagements have been made at 3/. 15s. To Liverpool the
rates range from 31. 17s 7d to 4/. To china, re. 20 per
candy.

CALCUTTA.
(From the Bengal Burkaru of Jan. 23.)
SummAßY.—Our last half- monthly summary,
under date the Bth inst., announced the proclama-
tion of peace in the disturbed districts, the abroga-
tion of martial law, .and the re-establishment of the
ordinary courise of governMent amongst the Son-
dials. We regret to nay that all theee proceedings
appear to have been premature. Peace has not
been restored. The savages still show a hostile front,
and the peaceful inhabitants of our provinces are
still exposed to pillage and massacre. The civilisa-
tion of our rule degenerates'into effeminacy.
We have waited till the last moment in expecta-
tion of having it in our power to supply to our
readers the proclamation respecting the annexation
of the kingdom of Oude ; but although hourly
looked fur it has not yet appeared. Anticipation is
at fault between the two courses of annexation and
sequestration. In either case a formal breach of
faith will be committed, and if circumstances com-
pel us to infringe the faith of treaties, we earnestly
trust it will be done in the most effectual manner,
and that everything partaking of the characteristics
of patchwork orhalf measures will be most carefully
eschewed.
With the exception of the renewed outbreak of
the Sundials, nothing of moment has occurred
within the fortnight under review. The steamer
Oriental, with the mail of 10th December, only
reached Calcutta last evening, and whilst we write
we have before us the first bulletin from Bombay,
announcing the receipt of intelligence from London
to the 24th ult.
We would direct attention to the proceedings of
the Indigo Planters' Association. The body will
acquire much influence and achieve a gre it deal of
good, by keeping in view the useful objects they
have taken in hand, and pursuing them in the
practical, eornmon-aonao a kyle stemma-to dia.-
tinguish the association.
A farewell ball to Lord Dalhousie and Lady
Susan Ramsay is on the tapis.
The new commander-in-chief, General Amor,
len led last evening with groat eclat.

THE ANNEXATION OF OUDE.
(From the Bengal Hurkaru.)
The kingdom of Oude is to be annexed, we are
informed on good authority, and we believe that
the M Artois of Dalhousie will admit of no other
alternative. If the time has come for a decision on
the subject of what is to be done, any half measures,
such as sequestration or double government, as in
the Nizam'e territories and Gwalior, will never meet
his approval. If the Gordian knot must be cut,
he will cut it effectually. Interference in any
manner must be contrary to the original treaties,
and since interference has been determined upon,
the Marquis of Dalhousie is not the man we take
him to ho if that interference shall only be a half
measure. We hope to see no such vacillation on
his part, and that having once come to the conclu-
sion that the aegis of Britain must he extended
over this kingdom, it will be extended in all its
amplitude. Tons will fall a weak dynasty—a par-
venu King and kingdom, and the work of our own
hands.
Toe Nuwabs of Oude formerly held the heredi-
tary rank of Wuzeer at the court of the Great
Mogul, and as time rolled on became true mayors
of the palace, governing in the name of the King.
In 1764, when Kasim Alee, the Nuwab of Bengal,
fled before the English to the protection of the
Oucl2 Nuwab, the English found the latter in pos-
session of the person of the King of Delhi, and
ruling over the territories still remaining to the
Crown. He boldly refused to give up Kasim
and thereupon followed the battle and his defeat
at Buxar. The Emperor of Delhi also escapeO,
and sought refuge in the English camp. After
further defeats and Kasim Alee having fled, as the
Nuwab was no longer able to protect him, a treaty
was made at Allahabad iu 1765. The Emperor
gave up all claims for arrears of revenue, and
granted the perpetual Dewanee of Bengal, Behar,
and Orissa, to the Eist India Company ; and the
same company took all the territory from Allaba-
bad to Corah from the Nuwab of Oude, in trust
for the Emperor.
In 1774 the disgraceful alliance with the Nuwab
Wuzeer was completed for destroying the Rohillas.
The English lent their army for the purpose and
obtained the cession of the iprovince of Benares
and other ;advantages, returning Allahabad and
Corah to the Nuwab, the Emperor having in the
meantime left the protection of the company. In
1781 occurred the famous seizure of the territories
of the Begums of Oude. by Warren Hastings, on
the charge of having aided Cheyt Sing in the
Benares rebellion. At the same time some terri-
torry was taken from the Nuwab of Oude himself
in payment of the debts due to the company for
assistance under the alliance before mentioned.
The Nuwab now found he had sold himself to a
more dangerous friend than the Rohillas could
have proved as enemies. In 1784 the Governor-Ge-
neral himself went to Lucknow to endeavour to ad-
, just the difficult questions already arising between
the two powers ; but he only succeeded in squeez-
ing out more money from the Nuwab on account of
those endless debts native princes are always, in
some mysterious way, owing to the company.
When the Marquis of Hastings was appointed
Governor-General, he found Oude still requiring re-
formation, and he pressed the necessity thereof on
Suadut Alee, then Nuwab Wuzeer, with the usual
success. At that period, however, the English were
in a most dangerous position, as they had a war on
their hands with Nepaul, and Mahrattas and Pinda-
rees were forming combinations which threatened to
extend to all the native princes. The political posi-
tion of these powers became so formidable, that the
Marquis of Hastings now deemed it advisable to
make sure of one friend at least. He addressed him-
self to the Nuwab of Oude, and found little diffi-
culty with him. The reforms were no longer obsti-
nately pressed, and he succeeded in borrowing two
crores of rupees from the Nuwals. He also hit upon
that curious piece of diplomacy by which he was to
be detached from the cause of all the kings and chiefs
of India. He was encouraged to declare himself
" king," and informed that the English Government
would recognise him as king, and erect his territory
into a kingdom. Suadut Alee could not resist the
bait. In 1819 he proclaimed himself King, and Lord
Hastings boasted of this act as dissolving the con-
nection between him and the Great Mogul, besides
placing a barrier for ever between him and all other
Mahomedan powers. At the time the success was
complete, and the disgrace and contempt into which
the parvenu king fell in the eyes of all native princes
effectually prevented any coalition. From that date
$ the Kings of Oude have fallen helplessly into the
and, Qf the Epglish. The energetic princes of more