The Sun.
London, England, 1858-01-19 00:00:00

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R. HOWARD, burgeon-Dentist, 62, Fleet
? street, has introduced an entirely new scption f ARI-
FIC tAL TEETH ,fixed without springs, wires, or e
ligaritures.o They T
so
norfectly resemble the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from
t)e original by the closest observer; they will never change colour or
tecay, and will be found very superior to any teeth cier before used.
Chis method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful
operation, and will support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is
.Taaranteed to restore articulation and mastication; and that Mr.
toward's improvement may be within the reach of the most econo-
meal, he has fixed the charges at the lowest scale possible. De-
rayed teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in mastica-
•ion.-52, Fleet-street. At borne from ten till flve.

AN ACT OF GRATITTJDE.-5,000 Copies of a
Medical Book for Gratuitous Circulation.—GEOßGE Monies,
Esq., having been effectually cured of nervous debility, loss of memory,
and dimness of sight, resr.iting from the early errors of youth, by
following the instructions given in a Medical Work by a Physician,
,te considers it his duty, in gratitude to the author, and for the benefit
of nervous sufferers, to publish Ike means used. Be will therefore
send tree, to any address, in a sealed envelope, on receipt of a direct-
ed envelope enclosing two stamps, to pre-pay postage, a copy of the
inedical work containing every information required. Address, G.
Thomas, Esq., Craven House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Sim WILLIAM ROSS.—We regret to hear of the very
Reri ou s illness :of this most amiable and estimable gen-
tleman and accomplished miniature painter. His
numerous friends and admirers can scarcely venture to
hope that be will ever be able to resume the practice of
his exquisite branch of art again.
TUNNEL UNDER THE STRAITS. —At a meeting of the
Glasgow Philosophical Society held on Wednesday
evening last, Mr. Young (one of the members) read a
paper on a new method of making tunnels under water,
in which he came to the conclusion that a railway
tunnel could be made across the Straits of Dover for
three A enlf millions sterling in corenaraticiely
snort time. The maw propowa uo int:ll)aq
made of cast-iron, and to rest not under but on the
bottom of the. Channel. The chief peculiarity of the
plan is a simple method of keeping out the water while
the work is being executed.
.I Many objections were
started by members present, every one of which was
promptly met by the inventor.
MEETING OF THE CREDITORS OF MESSRS. ARTHUR
AND CO., GLASGOW. —A meeting of the creditors of
Arthur and Co. was held on Thursday in Carrick's
[-Tote], Glasgow. About 150 creditors were present, and
Mr. Samuel Higginbotham was called to the chair. The
statement showed 90,000/. at the credit of the firm, and
they proposed to pay, with ready cash, all bills and
accounts under 30/. ; bills of 1001. and under to be
paid by six months' bills, and bills and accounts above
1401. to be paid in three, six, and nine months, in full,
with interest. The meeting received the proposals very
cordially, all the more that the private expenses of the
Partners contrasted very favourably with the extrava-
;ant amounts of such items in the statements of the
other commercial houses whose affairs have come before
he public lately. The books were kept in a most
systematic manner, and were balanced twice a-year.

NARROW ESCAPE OF STEAM-BOAT PASSENGERS ON THE
rIIAMES.—An accident, which was near being attended
with serious results' happened to the Ariel steamer,
belonging to the Watermen's Steam-packet Company,
on Sunday evening. Since the launching operations of
'he Let iathan commenced a large Roost slim to the river
'raffle has taken place, and the Ariel left Londou-bridge
with numerous passengers. On arriving opposite the
Leviathan, a simultaneous rush was mit,ie by many on
)oard to the side of the vessel presenting the nearest
sight of the monster ship, the consequence of which was
'hat the vessel sided and shipped a great quantity of
water, which entered at the cabin windows. The Ariel
paddled across to the Water men's Floating Pier, at Green-
wich, where the bulk of the passengers were landed, end
it again started with the passengers for Woolwich. It
had not, however, got farther down the river than off
Greenwich Hospital before it was ascertained that the
vessel had sustained some damage and was making
water very fast ; upon which the captain determined
upon running her ashore on the Kentish side, which
was safely accomplished. The utmost alarm naturally
prevailed among the passengers, but a number of boats
were quickly furnished and a bridge formed, over which
they passed, and succeeded in ;caching terra firma
without sustaining auy other injury but fright. The
Ariel remained in her new position until the tide left
her, when the crew pumped the water out of her, and
yesterday she was taken to tnooringe, to undergo a
thorough examination and repair.
LONDON COFFEE AND EATING HOUSE KEEPERS BENE-
VOLENT ASSOCIATION.--The half-yearly meeting of the
members of this institution was held last night at the
Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, to receive the
report, and for the transaction of general business ; Mr.
William Lawson, presided. Mr. Rogers, the secretary,
read the report, which states that the accounts for the
last hall-year show a deficit of 151. lls. 19d., which
is partly accounted for by the loss of 41. 14s. Gd. on
the last excursion of the association ; but the com-
mittee observo'that had the speculation realised the
average amount of profit the balance would have been on

the other side of the account. The annual ball, they also
state, was not sufficiently numerously attended to make
it a source of profit. In conclusion, they suggested an
alteration in the 7th rule, the effect of which would be
the abolition of the entranee fee of two guineas, and
recommended the placing of another pensioner on the
list. The sum paid in pensions from the formation of
the association in 1837 up to the present time amounts
to about 1,0001. The number of pensioners at present
on the funds is 14, who are in the receipt of 5s per week
each. The funded property of the association amounts
to 3,4681.185. Bd. The adoption of the report was
moved by Mr. J. Elliott, and seconded by Mr. Sher-
wood, and carried unanimously. The recommendation
of the committee as to the election of an additional pen-
stoner was also agreed to. A long discussion took place
with regard to the alteration of the 7th rule, and it was
ultimately agreed that the entrance fee should be
reduced to 10s. 6J., the change to take offect in July
next. The meeting then separated.

ATTACK ON THE BRITISH MINISTER AT MEXICO. The
Mexican Extraordinary says that on "the night of the
16th of December as Mr. Lettsom, her Britannic Ma-
jesty's Chargi in Mexico, was passing from the city to
his house in Tacubaya, on horseback, he was attacked
by a band of robbers, and came near losing his life by a
Ostol shot. The ball missed him, but so near was the
gun to his face that several grains of powder were blown
into his eyes, and a number lodged in the skin of his
Face. Mr. Lettsom was blinded by the discharge, but,
retaining his self-possession, he threw his pistol over
his shoulder into the ditch in order to prevent it from
g used against him by his assailants. The robbers
took from Lim his horse and watcts and also the horse
from his servant. The numbers of the robbers wasnot ex-
actly known, but Mr. Lettsom believes there were about
a dozen. Ile likewise thinks that some of the party fol-
lowed him from the city. Among them there was one who
was well dressed, and looked as if he might claim to
belong to respectable society. The rest appeared as if
they were front the lower order of society. Mr. Lett-
som returned to the city at once. The powder has been
taken from.his eye, and the greater part removed from
his face. We are glad to hear be was not seriously
hurt. Some seem to ;think that the attack upon Mr.
Lettsom was premeditated, and that he was signalled
out for the victim. This opinion we cannot think has
any foundation, nor do we believe that Mr. Lettsom
himself at all participates in it. The circumstance is
one that might have happened to any gentleman, and
the fact that several others were attacked the same

evening shows that robbers were out in great force on
the different roads about the city."