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LITERARY GAZETTE, OCTOBER IS, 1851.

One of the first symptoms of the fleeting year is presented in the
publication of the fifty-third edition of the " Post Office London Dl-
rectory." Mr. Kelly is the first in the field, with his very neat and
ponderous volume, comprising upwards of two thousand very
closely-printed pages ; and his machinery is so well organised, that
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of it to within a few days of its publication. What a model for Mr.
Panizzl, for the publication of a printed catalogue of the books in
the British Museum, is the construction of this eminently useful
volume."

BRITANNIA, Ocronzx 18, 1851.
LONDON AS IT IS.

London Is a wide labyrinth, in which those who are uninitiated in
its topographical intricacies must, without the aid of guide or clue,.
become hopelessly bewildered. Every years adds thousands and tens
of thousands to the enormous amount of its population. Squares,
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cities, are periodically annexed to its already unequally extent of
buildings, and it is impossible to calculate the breadth of area which
its encroaching wings threaten eventually to overshadow with their
vastness. If its ratio of increase in respect of extent. during the
ensuing century, shall equal what it was in the last, the surface of
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limits. Its inhabitants, who in the reign of Queen Anne numbered
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whole of Scotland; and when we reflect that these teeming num-
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to form a comprehensive notion ol the statistics, wealth, power, and
extent of the first city of the world.

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UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HER MOST
GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN,
AND FIELD-MARSHAL HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS
PRINCE ALBERT, K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.8., and G.C.M.G.
THE ROYAL NAVAL, MILITARY,
AND EAST INDIA
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
Established A.D. 1837,
FOR ENERAL ASSURANCE ON LIVES.
13G, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON.
Assurances are granted upon the lives of persons in every profes-
sion and station in life, and for every part of the world, with the ex-
ception of the Western Coast of Africa within the Tropics.
The Rates of Premiums are constructed upon sound principles with
reference to every colony, and, by payment of a moderate addition to
the Home Premium, in case of increase of risk, persons assured in
this-office may change from one climate to another without forfeiting
their policies.
Four-fifths of the Profits are divided amongst the Assured.
The circumstances of the Society, on the occasion of the Second
Septennial Divison of Profits, in the present year, 1851, have war-
ranted the apportionment of a very liberal Bonus.
The additions to various Policies are shown in the following
examples :

Policy
effected

when
Assured.

1838
In3B
1838
1838
1838

1844
1814
1844
1844
1844

Sum
Assured.

1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

Total
Additions
in 1851.

s. d.

1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

IG4 12 2 Participators
176 19 8 in Two
219 6 6 Septennial
235 19 8 Divisions
268 1 3 of Profits.

49 12 0 Participators
4.9 4 9 in One
77 13 0 Septennial
83 13 7 Division
94 15 8 of Profits.

T. 111 NOUVEAU MONDE MINING
COMPANY.
Established in France for Working Gold Mines in the Mariposa Dis-
trict of Cali'ornla, under Leases from the Honourable Colonel John
Charles Fremont,
Capital, 200,000/., or 5,000,000 f., in shares, of 1/. (or 25f.) each to
bearer
COMTE DE SURVEILLANCE IN PARIS. _

PRESIDENT—Prince LOUIS LIICI4g BONA PA Tt rE.
VieE•PaEsinaaT —Count Di?, I.IIITEVY, Ex-Ceurnellor or State

(late Freuch Consul-Cieueral In Dublin.)

Count de Talvande.
Count Milon de Villiers, late Auditor of the Connell of State.
Viscount de Ruolz, Inspector of Railways In France.
Baron d'Aurier, Director of the National Agricultural Establlshmen)
of Rambouillet.
Baron de Balsac, late Chief of Division in the Ministry of Marine.
Dutilleul, Advocate in the Court of Appeal of Paris.
M. I. F. Kraus, Banker.
Dr. Londe, Member of the National Academy Of Medicine.
M. de Wissocque, late Prefect.
DERANT—MODS. Fablen Paganelli di Zicave.
COISMISSION OF SITPEILVISION IN LONDON.
Sir William do Bathe, Bart., Portman-square.

John Addis, Esq., Corn Exehanre •
John Dudin Brown, Esq., Corn E change.
G. B. Carr, Esq., 5, Laurence Pou tney-place.
John Disney, Esq., F. 11.5., the Hyde, Essex.
G. P. Irvine, Esq., 15, Pall.mall:
Captain Jesse, 31asoneLte, Ingat.
ENGINEERS —Messrs. John Taylor, and SOi
Thames-street.
BANKED-%
Banque de France, Paris.
Messrs. Heywood, Kennards,
Messrs Masterman, Peters, a
Sollorroits —Messrs. Valiance and valiance
BROKERS—Messrs. Hill, Fawcett, and Hill,,
SECRETABX (ad interim)—Willa]
Chief Office, 11, Place de la Bourse, Pai

More, Essex.
s, 6, Qgeen-street-place

Oid Co., London.
id Co., London.
k2O, Essex-street, Strand
9, Threadneedle-street.
Cooper, Esq.
Is; London Agency, 2,

,
Moorgate-street, City.
This Company was established in France In May, 1850, under the
French law of" Commandite," by which tholiabilty of each share-
-holder is limited to the amount end/shares:and these shares being
paid up id full on allotment, and being to Itearei (an porteur), are
not subject to any call or registration, end nci deed has to be signed.
According to this law (commandite) the ;affairs of the Company
are conducted by the flerruit, under the advice of the Conite do
Surveillance in Paris; the Commission of Supervision In London
win, however, have the supervision of the affairs of the Company
in England and California, and an Agent charged with the lull
powers of the Gerant will represent the Company in London:
Shares to the amount of 46,000/. have been already issued, and
the amount of capital raised thereby has been applied to the pur-
chase of leases of the mineral property proposed to be worked by the
Company, and in payment of the expenses incurred in the establish-
ment of the Company in France and California.
The capital to be raised from the remaining portion of the shares
will be applied to purchasing and sending out the necessary ma-
chinery, with an efficient staff of miners, artisans, and competent
agents, skilled is the various processes adapted for the extraction of
gold ; to the working of the mines, and to the payment of all charges
and expenses incurred in England and France.
The proceeds of the mines, after deduction of all expenses incurred,
will be divided rateably among the shareholders, and the dividends
will he payable in Paris and London.
The leases and contracts of the mines are deposited with Messrs.
Valiance and Valiance, the English solicitors of the Company.
The Mariposa district in which this Company's property and mines
are situated is shown in the accompanying map. It was purchased
in 1843 by the Hon. John Charles Fremont, and negotiations having
been opened with him, through the Honourable David Hoffman, his
sole representative in Europe, a grant was obtained, entitling the
Nouveau Monde Company to four setts on the Mariposa vein, or at
the option of the Company on any other part of his estates.
Subseauent to this the Company purchared the lease of Baldwin's
Mine, and two other leases which were granted by Colonel Fremont.
Baldwin's Mine is upon the great MariPosa quartz vein, which has
been found so largely productive. The report of Captain Jackson in
reference to this mine is annexed, from which it w.ll be seen that, in
respect to its position—the character and size of the vein which has
been developed—the richness of the ores it produces and facilities for
working—this sett is one which is eminently distinguished as having-
all the elements essential to the success of's mining Enterprise. The
specimens from Baldwin's Mina are extremely rich, and may be seen
at the offices of the Company.
The grants to the Company are for twenty-one years, with clauses
for a renewal for a further term of twenty-one years, under a royady
of one-sixth of the gold produced ; and this superflcies of auriferous
land secured by them comprises an extent seven times greater than
that possessed by any other company.
These grants are exempt from royalty during a period of eighteen
months, from August, 1851, or until the profits of the mines shall
have re-imbursed the Company 17,0001. of their outlay in machinery
and works.
Exclusive of these Mining setts, there are also 500 acres of other
land, principaly forest, the timber upon which will secure to the
Company an abundance of material for building, fuel for steam en-
gines, and other mining purposes.
In addition to these valuable grants, the Company has secured a
contract for a lease from Colonel Fremont of ten acres of land,
upon which it is intended to erect works for the extraction of gold.
This lease Is fur a term of forty-two years, upon conditions highly
favourable to the company ; and it is intended to erect steam-
eogines of kufficient power, with machinery of the most approved
construction, for crushing, grinding, and amalgamating quartz ores.
These avid be employed. not only in the extraction of gold from ores
raised from the mines leased by Colonel Fremont, but will also be
employed in the reduction of the quarls.ores raised In the surrumd-
ing districts.
' This branch of business is a distinguishing feature in the in-
tended operations of the Company, as, independent of all other
Considerations, a large revenue will be readily obtainable in Cali-
foinia from such a source. This view is confirmed in a letter
from Colonel Fremont to Mr. Hoffman, ditdd 15th May, 1851, in
which he deplores the inefficiency of the machinery hitherto em-
ployed.
It is gratifyinglo the Commission of Supervision to state that they
have secured the valuable services and co-operation of the Hon. Mr.
Hoffman, as legal adviser on American law ; and they have been
desired by that gentleman to state, that In the present instance
only can he consent to act in connexion with any company of this
nature,
It might naturally be anticipated f that some estimate
should be presented of the profits expected to arise from
this enterprise, the Committee of Supervision are, how-
ever, determined to avoid putting forth any statement which
cannot be borne out by the 'most undoubted evidence—they pre-
fer to rely upon admitted facts as to the vast results which
have already been obtained by parties possessing no facilities for
advantageous working, and upon the means and n•sources which are
at the command of this company; rather than upon any calculations
based on the richness of selected specimens of quartz ores.
The advantages peculiar to this company may thus be briefly
enu-
merated :-
Ist. That the shares are to bearer, . no registration is ne-
cessary; and no deed has to be signea. 2d. That the Com-
pany possesses a lease of a located mine, the produce of which is
verified by the report of Captain Jackson.- 3d. That the Company
possesses a tract of auriferous territory seven times greater than that
possessed by any other Company in Europe or America. 4th. That the
terms of the leases of the mining setts are for 21 years, with clauses
for renewal for 21 years. Lastly. That the Company has an addi-
tional lease for 42 years of lands for the erection of, works for the
extraction of gold.

The following letter has been received front' the Hon. David Hoff-
man, addressed to Prince Louis Lucien Bonaparte, the President of
the Council of Supervision in Paris.
To the Prince Louis Lucien Bonaparte, President of the Council
. .

of Supervision of the NouveauMonde Company.
Itlmseigneur.—As the sole representative tied duly authorised
agent in Europe, of the Iloaourabie Colonel Sohn Charles Frcmout,
I have the honour to certify that the Company of which you aro
Fresi.lent possess leases of seven tracts of auriferous territory in
California, each lease entitling your Company to a location at their
on n choice on the great Mariposa veins or elsewhere, as also in con-
nexion with the said tracts of a due quantity of agricultural and
timber lands, subject to the like selection as your Company's agents
may decide.
These grants comprise an extent of land greater than any which
has yet been conceded by Colonel Fremont to any Company either in
Europe or America ; and by the terms of the contract the whole of
the said lands are exempted from any royalty for a period of eighteen
months from this day, unless the profits of working the mines shall
at an earlier period have repaid the cost of purchasing and erecting
the machinery and fixtures to the extent of 17,0001.
It is due also that I should assure you of the repeated expression
by Colonel Fremont of the high gratification he feels at the prospect
of trte various lessees soon entering upon their locations, and the
full belief which he entertains of the profitable and successful resait.
I have the honour to be, your most obedient servant,
DAVID HOFFMAN,
Representative of Colonel John Charles Fromont.
London, 13, Half Moon•street, Piccadilly, Aug. 15, 1851.

RE PORT from CAPTAIN JACKSON as to BALDWIN'S MINE."
To the Council of Supervision of Le Nouveau Moede Mining
Company.
Gentlemen,—Agreeably with your request, I hand you herewith a
report made by me to D. A. Baldwin, Esq., en the 28th day of
March, 1851, on the Baldwin. Mine in Alta California, Mariposa
County and River, and subsequently transferred to your Comi any.
Yours respectfully,
Wl.l. A. JACKSON, Mining Engineer.

been
oeiDi
actively. A il
London, Sept. 25, 1851
City of New York, March 28, 1851.
Dear Sir,—llavingeDWlN,
ngaged for nearly two years in
Alta California, in making explorations of the mining region, and
publishing a map of tke same ; and having •
visited and personally
inspected the Baldwin Mine, I therefore, request,make the
at your
following report :
By a lease from Colonel John Charles Fremont, to D. A. Baldwin,
dated on the 30th day of May, IMO, a location was made and sur-
veyed by Robert S. King, Esq., on the 20111 day of November, 1850.
This mine is situated and lies on the great Mariposa Lode or vein,
about three-quarters of a mile west from the city of Mariposa, and
near the river of the same name.
The piece or plot of ground embraced in this lease and location is
600 feet square, and was regularly entered upon and occupied by the
said R. S. King, for D. A. Baldwin, and the operations of minieg
commenced by making cross-cuts upon the vein. The corner
boundaries of the said location being plainly marked on four trees,
with the initial letter, and one at the beginning—name in full
From the original survey, the boundaries of this Mine begin at a
large oak tree, west of the Missouri Gulch, and marked "D. A. Bald-
win," and starting at the said tree, which is the N.S. West corner,
and running thence 600 feet through Gem Gulch, N.N. East to an
oak tree on the side of the bill, and marked It; thence running E.S.
East 600 feet to a pine tree marked B,' and thence running 600 feet
S.S. West to an oak tree marked B,' and thence to the oak tree
marked D. A. Baldwin,' the place of beginning.
This mine is a continuation of the Mariposa vein, and is traceable
by outcrops at different points for three or four miles from the Ave
Maria Creek, westwardly to the Agua Ftia River. The vein presents
at the various points at vrhich it has been cut down upon, an uniform
and regular formation of quartz ore coetaining gold, and on the
Baldwin mine is front four to five feet i thickness, and dipping at
an angle of about 41 degrees to the so ith. From the assays made
by numerous chemists and assayers, an others, from the quartz ore
which contained no gold visible to the e e, the result of the averages
has been from 3% to 4 dwts. to the 1001 s. of ore, or miners' bushel;
and another series of assays of that i which geld was visible in
many of the pieces, skewed a result off mlO to 15 dwts. per 1001bs.
of ore. Some specimens taken from th mine by Mr. King, the In-
telligent mineralogist, who made the urveys and location, would
yield over 500 dollars to 700 dollars to le 1001bs. of ore. Selected
specimens would show a far greater yield. The situation of this
mine is very eligible for operating td? great advantage, and at
mocbrate expense. It is immediately on the main waggon-road
from Stockton to Mariposa City. Stockton being ninety miles dis-
tant, is the place of debarkation for all machinery and stores, from
which places machinery in pieces of o or two tons' weight can be
carried by teams sight months in the y r, and at moderate charges.
The trip is abou', four days by waggo s from Stockton. From San
Franciscs to Stockton, there are fives amens plying regularly, and
numerous sailing 'vessels, at reduced ra., s of freight. .
There is an abundance of fine timberi at hand for buildings and for
putting' up machinery, and fuel within a few hundred yards to run
health of this region is
any number of engines. trio proverbially
good, little or no sickness ever heard of; The
Mariposa river affords
water, within a short distance of themine, forpurposes necessary
for engines, and for washing and amalmation of the ores.
I have the honour to remain, your obedient servant,
sof. A. ,j/rKSON, Mining Engineer.
Applications for shares may be made at the Company's offices; or
to the Brokers of the Company,, on ot before the 20th inst., after
which no applications will be receiveti

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ASTHALL and BUCKLAND TURNPIKE-
ROAD (CONTINUATION of TERM—REPEAL or
AMENDMENT of ACTS).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that APPLICATION is in-
tended to be made to Parliament in the next Session for an ACT
to alter, amend, extend and enlarge the powers ani provisionsns
of
an Act, passed in the 17th year of the reign of late
Majesty King George the Third, intitaled "An Act for
amending, widening, and keeping in repair the road lead-
ing from the Turnpike-road, in the parish of Asthall,
in the county of Oxford, to the turnpike-road at or near Buckland,
in the county of Berks ;" and also of an Act passed in the 39th year
of the reign of his said late Majesty, intituled "An, Act to continue
for twenty-one years, and from thence to the end of the then next
session of Parliament, the term and powers of an Act passed in the
seventeenth year of the reign of his present Majesty, intituled ' An
Act for amending, widening, and keeping in repair the road leading
from the turnpike road in the parish of Asthall, in the county of
Oxford, to the turnpike-road at or near Buckland, in the county
of Berks,' " and of an Act passed in the first year of
the reign of his late Majesty King George the Fourth,
intituled "An Act to continue the term and alter and enlarge the
powers of two Acts of his late Majesty King George the Third, for
amending the road leading from the turnpike-road, in the parish of
Asti's% in the county of Oxford, to the turnpike-road at or near
Buckland, in the county of Berke," and to continue and extend the
term or terms granted or continued by the said Acts, or any further
term in extension thereof granted by any subsequent Act or Acts ;
or to repeal the salt three first-mentioned Acts, wholly or in art
and enact further provisions in lieu thereof, and create a further term'
wi h reference to the said roads.
And powers will be taken in the said Act now to be applied for to
continue or alter the tolls, rates, or duties granted byall or ,any of
the Acts hereinhefore referred to in respect of the roads comprised
in such Acts respectively. and to levy new tolls, rates, or duties, and
to confer, vary, or extinguish exemptions from the payment of tolls,
rates, or duties, and to confer, • v
a-Y, or extinguish other rights and
privileges ; and provision will also be made in the said Act for pay-
' ing off, compounding, and making other arrangements with refer-
ence to the mortgages, debts, and other charges on the said roads or
tolls, and for varying or• extinguishing some of tho rights and rem-
dies of the mortgagees thereon.
Dated this day of November, 1851.
CHARLES LEA ARE. Witney,
Solicitor for the Bill.