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The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-20

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 14th have arrived.
The Heraldo of Madrid declares' that rumours
which had been current of the rupture of t,he negotia-
tions with Rome for a concordat were totally un-
founded. M. Din MARTINEZ, who was lately con-
demned to 500 piastres fine (about 2 500 fr.), for
having written an offensive letter to General Nan-
VAEZ had appealed to the Criminal Court, but the
sentence had been confirmed with the addition that
in the event of the non-payment M. MARTINEZ should
be imprisoned one day }or every half piastre.
A Madrid letter, of the 14th, says :—" It is re-
ported that M. BERTRAND DE LHYS, President of
the Junta for the arrangement of the debt,
has made the following propositions to the
delegates of the, foreign holders :—T'nat the
Spanish Government shall admit the whole
amount of the capital and convert it into 3 per cent.,
with interest during four years ; that the capital of
the coupons shall also be recognised and converted
into three per cent. stock, with per cent. interest
during four years ; that at the expiration of the first
four years the rate of interest on the coupons is to be
increased by 1 or 1, in such a manner, that at the end
of eighteen years the capital converted shall bear 3
per cent. interest and the coupons 11 per cent. It is
said that the delegates do not accept the conditions
offered by the Junta, and that in fact they are not
altogether to the taste of the Ministry, so that nothing
has been decided."

A Carlist band has appeared in the Maestrazzo,
under the command of a c4becills, surnamed El Mo•
negrino. The military authority of Valeecia has
sent some detachmenta of troops in different direc-
tions in pursuit of it.
MADRID BOLSA, 14.—Three per Cents., 33
1-16 ' • Five per Cents., 13i money. Exchange on
London, 50 40.
London, England, 1850-08-20

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

EMINUBIDGII, AUGUST 13.—The hop gardens in
this parish are now presenting a pretty appearance,
and show well for a good crop, but if we had less
rain and more sun it would add much to the growth.
From the ground we have. seen to-day, the weather
must be more settled to produce the. highest duty
expected by some.
FARNHAM, AUGUST 15.—The planters are not now
quite so sanguine of having hops in plenty this year,
for the mould has made its appearance in most of the
ground•, and the frequent showers which we daily
experience tend greatly to extend its influence.
PEASMARSII, AUG. 15.—The hops continue to hang
in burr, and have not progressed as they should do at
this period of the growth. Warm, still weather is re•,
quired to bring them to perfection.
• BiLIGIfTLING, AUG. 15.—The late winds have bat-
tered us about very much, so that we cannot report
that progress which we would wish.
IVALpuow, AUG. 15.—The hops have been going
on well up to yesterday ; but the rain and high wind
have made a great havoc among them since last night;
to what extent we have not been able to ascertain.

AZATH.Ff ELD, AtIGUAT 15.—Hops are a little da-
maged by the high winds, and require some warm and
stilt weather.

BeXTED, Ago. 15.—The hops begin to show, and
we do not see anything at present to prevent a good
crop.
TICEHUIST, AUG. 15.—We have bad rather a
stormy week, and the hops are blown about in ex-
posed situations, but with this exception, we are pro-
gressing favourably.
SEAr., Au°. 14.—N0 change since our last. Our
gardens continue to look well.

BATTLE, Aug. 14.—The burr is fast coming into
fruit, and, excepting two or three poles dislodged by
recent
.winds, there is scarcely any ault to find as
yet.
CATSFIELD, AUG. 14.—Our gardens are looking
healthy. A few days more will show us hops in lieu
of burr.

CANTHRBURY, AUG. 14.—According to the Kentish
Observer of Thursday last, the hops in this district
are doing remarkably well, the burr developing itself
most luxuriantly, and the colour being:good. The
mould, of which we have sometimes spoken as being
visible, exists but •to a alight extent. The weather
this week has been more favourable, though we have
had a slight shower or two ; and, should the next
fortnight be bright, the probability is that there will
be a very large crop. The duty is freely laid at
200,0001., while some of our neighbours go so far as
220,0001. General accounts speak of the hops look-
ing well, and promising an abundant crop.—Surrey
Standard.
London, England, 1850-08-20

BRITISH COLLEGE OF HEALTH, Hamilton-place,

- •
New-road, London.
PHE HYGEIAN SYSTEM, as propounded by
Mr. MORISON, was submitted to the world upwards of 28
years ago. The extensive sale which the medicine (MORISON'S
PILLS) commands in all civilized communities, notwithstanding
all the interested opposition of the doctors, is undoubtedly the surest
guarantee to the public of its beneficial effects, and the troth of the
Hygeian system.
No Chemist or Druggist is authorised to sell 3forison's Medicines.
An Agent Is to be found in every town throughout the kingdom, and
most parts of the world.
London, England, 1850-08-20

MR. THOMAS TATE'S NEW WORK.
Just published, in Bvo. price 51. cloth,
ON the STRENGTH of MATERIALS; con-
taining various original and useful Formal 2, specially ap-
plied to Tubular Bridges, Wrought Iron and Cast Iron Beams, &c.
By THOMAS TATE, of Kneller Training College, Twickenham,
late Mathematical Professor and Lecturer on Chemistry in the
National Society's Training College, Battersea; Author of "Exer-
cises on Mechanics and Natural Philosophy," &c.
Lonlon : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.

MANY have assumed the use of the word
PALETOT, but the PATENTEES of the design and
tnaterial used in this inexpensive and gentlemanly article of dress
are, Messrs. NICOLL, Merchant Clothiers, Paletot Patentees,
anti Manufacturers of Cloth,'who have agents in every principal
Town in the United Kingdom and its Colonies. Their London Ad-
tress being as follows :

No. 114, REGENT-STREET, forms a department for PALE-
TOTS, Ste.

No:116 (the next house), 18 devoted for MILITARY and DIPLO-
MATIC UNIFORMS.

_
No. 118 for ROBES and every novel or established article of
costume.

120 is excluilvely for BOYS' and YOUTIIS' CLOTHING, of un-
usual excellence; and at 22, CORNHILL. Specimens of all may be
seen.

In each Department skilful and intelligent Assistants attend, and
the admitted fact, " That an article to be really cheap should, be
really good," is practically sustained.
WHOLESALE WOOLLEN CLOTH and SUIPPING Entrance at
the rear in WARWICK-STREET, and CHA.,NGE-ALLEY, in the
CITY.

.11. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, 118, 120, REGENT-STREET,
and 22, CORNHIL E.
London, England, 1850-08-20

ASSETS.

Cash and ingots ~. .. ... f. 332,039.712 27
Ditto in branch banks ... ... 116,195,118 0
Bills past due ... ... ... 1,949,519 0
Bills falling due in Paris, of which
13,946,258 f. 46c. were received from

the branch banks ... 47,776,606 10
Bills in the branch banks 76,068,417 0
Advances on coins and ingots... ... 7,469,500 0
Ditto by the branch banks ... 1,173,869 0
Ditto on French public securities ... 17,497,281 10
Ditto by branch banks... ... 2,404,997 0
Ditto to the State on Bons du Tresor... 50,000,000 0
Ditto on the loan of 150 millions ... 50,000,000 0
lientes of the reserve fund ... 10,000,000 0
ilentes, disposable funds ... 42,394,488 13
Investments of the new branch banks in
the public funds ... . ... 12,952,953 89
Hotel and furniture of the Bat.ik ... 4,000,000 0
Real property of the branch banks ... 3,473,919 0
Interest in National Discount Bauk ... 200,000 0
Ditto breach banks 230,000 0
Bills protested at Paris ... 147,202 59
Ditto at the branches ... ... 1,361,334 0
Expenses of administration of the Bank 78,134 24
Ditto of the branches 142,769 0
sliscellaneous 224,796 k 6

f. 777,791,616 38
London, England, 1850-08-20

DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES.

A telegraphic dispatch from Hamburgh of the 17th
states that an engagement had taken place on the
previous day, off Fredricksort, between a Danish
steamer and two gun-boats, and a Holsteiner steamer
the Lmwe. Eventually the Danes retired. Their
gun-boats caught fire, but the flames were soon ex-
guished.
We react in the Indepoulance of Brussels, of yes-
terday
" The news from the Duchies, which were brought
to us yesterday by the German journals, are all of a
peaceful character. Oa the one hand the army of
bchleswig•Holstein is said to have resolved to confine it-
self to the defence of the territory of Holstein, and on
the other General de Krogh, Commander-in-Chief of the
Danish army, is said to have received orders to main-
tabn his present positions, and to await the result of ne-
gotiations. But probably these two statements are not
more authentic in character than that given by the
News of Hamburgb, to the effect that the King Frederick
VII., in the last Cabinet Council, held at Copenhagen,
manifested an intention of resigning power to his suc-
cessor, so soon as the question relative to the order of
succession shall be solved. We mu.t observe, how-
ever, that our private correspondence from Hamburgh.
in disaccord with the German papers, as regards the
negotiations of peace between Denmark and the Duchies,
mentions as having obtained a certain degree of credit a
rumour that the King will abdicate in favour of his
natural heir, the Yrinue of Oldenburg, in order to sim-
plify the question of succession. Thu morganatic mar-
riage which the King has just contracted is also consi-
dered as indicative of this scheme of abdication. A mo-
dification of the Ministry has just taken place at Copenha-
gen. The Minister of Marine, M. Zarhtmann, has re-
tired on account of ill health, and is replaced by M. Ir-
minguer, but that will modify in no respect the policy of
Denmark in the question of the Duchies."
London, England, 1850-08-20

Dividends on the above payable in London.

Dutch 214 per Cent., 12 Guild. 571% 571%
Ditto. 4 our Cent. Certificates —891 A
Ditto. Account
t•KICES OF
PAID. BUSINESS DONE CLOSING
RAILWAY SHARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICE 4.
Aberdeen
Do: Preference Bl. ...... di5....••«•• -- dis.
Amber. Nott., Boston,
And Eastern Junction 814...... .
........ .....
Ayrshire and Galloway 714
Belfast & County Down 30
Berks & Hants Extens.
(Gt. West. Per.s per ct.) 6 _
Birmingham and Ox-
ford Junct., calls duly
paid, or with a guaran. 20
Do, without guarantee 20
Binning, Wolverh'ton,
and D udley, calls duly
pd, or with guarantee 15
Do. without guarantee 15
Birming.,Wolverh'pton,
and Stour Valley 131. 14a ... .. .
Birkenhead, Lancashire,
and Cheshire June.— 26
Bristol and Exeter 100 ... .. 631,E ... 63%
iuckinghamshire ...... 171,E
Ceedonian
Do. New 101. Pref..... 10
Ditto,Clydesdale June 50
Chester and Holyhead... 50
Ditto, Preference...... 15
Clarence
Direct London & Ports.

mouth
Dublin and Belfast June. 45 ......
Dundalk & Enniskillen 30
East Anglian, 251., L. &
E. and L. and D...... 25
Do. 182., E. & ri.... 18
Ditto, 71. 175., 7 per
Do., 31. 10s., Pref... 31)4 —
Cent., Preference... 2
Eastern Counties........ 20
Ditto, Extension, 5 per
Cent., No.l 61.135.4 d.... 11- ...... ••••
Ditto ditto. No. 2...61. 13e. 4d... p
Do., New Preference,
',16 bar Cent ..... ..... 10
Do. North. & Eastern,
6 per Cent.
Ditto. 5 per Cent 5O
Do. New ...43
Eastern Union Class A
(late E. e. Shares) 25
Ditto, Class A, ditto... 6
Do., Class B& C 25 - .-
Do. Scrip (6 per cent.) 20
East Lancashire
Ditto, Now Quarters 61,4 • -- ..

-P

Do., 6 per Cent. Pre-
ference Quarters 6w...... ••• .....
East Lincolnshire, guar
6 per Cent.
Edinburgh end Glasgow 50 ...... 24 23%
Edin., Perth, & Dundee 25
Ditto, Newprt
Fxeter.Yeovil. & Dorch 24Q llnl
...

- P
11%

2814
23%

....
li/a

Exeter and Exmouth... 2Is.
Glasgow, Dumfries, and
Carlisle Bl. Cs. 8d...• .... ........ ...
(;lasgow,KilmAr.,& Ayr 50 ......
Do.Preferane. Consol. . -
Gloucester & Dean Forest 14 ....„ ...
...... „_ _ ,
,reat Northern
Do., ',y A Deferred ... 1.214......
Do, 1,,,, B 6 per Cent-. 111,E —
Do., 5 per Cent. Pref. 121 A —
rear South. and West.
( Irela,d) .. 5O ..„.. .
Ditto, Eighth' 2% — •• ••• —
reat North of En gland.loo ...... x.d.... — /c.d.
Ditto, New, 40/......... 40
Ditto, New, 301 '3O
......... .••.••
Ditto. New .15/ l5
Great Western ........»..100
Ditto, New 171.- ..... 15 ....
Hull and Selby .. ...... 50 ...„:.
••• —
Ditto, Half Shares ... 25
Do. Quarter Shares... 12%
Lancaster and Carlisle... 50
Ditto, Thirds

y 4

11 %
London, England, 1850-08-20

IN RE J. GRIFFITHS.

The bankrupt was a draper in the Strand. Ills
debts are said to be about 4,0001., his assets about
3,800/. Assignees were chosen, and Messrs. Mac-
killop and Young appointed the accountants in the
case.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
MANSION-HOUSE.
John Reynolds, an able-bodied pauper, was brought
before Alderman Glum, charged with having de-
frauded the guardians of the City of London Union
of V. in cash and an outfit of clothes on the pretence
of the intention and on the promise to go to' another
country for a livelihood.
The defendant had, it appeared, from the evidence,
been what is call " following the sea" for the last five
years ; but it was shown by Mr. Coleman, of the Ge-
neral Register and Record-office for Sealyen, that he
had never proceeded further from the neighbourhood
of his favourite union than Portsmouth or Plymouth,
and that upon four different occasions he had been
brought before magistrates upon charges of combined
imposition and idleness. It was, according to the
statements against him upon the present occasion,
his constant practice to obtain berths and clothes
adapted to his engagements, and to slip away from
them immediately after he succeeded in turning de-
sertion into any kind of profit.
About a month ago he was brought before a magis-
trate upon the charge of having deserted from a
vessel at Plymouth, where he had been supplied with
a berth through the interference of the board of
guardians, and upon that occasion, uponl the sugges-
tion of Alderman Gibbs, his register-ticket was de-
livered to the Mansion-house officer, who was directed
to see him safely and securely on hoard. That duty
was carefully executed by the officer, who had re-
ceived particular instructions from the alderman, but
notwithstanding all the ingenious precautions which
were taken to give the City Union a " happy rid-
dance," the defendant managed to obtain his dis-
charge. lie then disposed of the outfit supplied by
the board of guardians, spent the 21. which had been
jplaced in the care of the captain for his service upon
the arrival of the vessel at_Sycluey, but which he had
London, England, 1850-08-20

AFFRAY WITH POACHERS.

A sanguinary conflict between gamekeepers and
poachers, similar to those which for the last half cen-
tury have characterised Wortley and the neighbour-
hood, took place on Sunday morning last, about one
o'clock, between Lord Wharncliffe's keeper and a
ruffianly band of poachers, numbering about ten. At
that hour Thomas Barker, the keeper alluded to,
accompanied bya young man, his son-in-law, encoun-
tered two men in pursuit of game in a grass field,
about 250 yards from Westwood Lodge, his own
residence. One of the poachers was in advance of
the other, and Barker and he, on meeting, imme-
diately closed, and a desperate struggle ensued. The
son-in-law and the other poacher mutually retired
from each other, the latter to bring up his compa-
nions, which be did in a few minutes. They had
arrived within a few yards of where the keeper and
one of the party were engaged, when the latter, un-
buttoning his :waistcoat, dexterously slipped it and
his smock over his head, and then extricating himself
from the keeper, joined his companions, leaving the
two garments, together with his hat, in Barker's
hands. At the spot where they halted was a heap of
stones which had been got off the land, and Barker
was immediately assailed by a shower of these dan-
gerous missiles. Notwithstanding he kept his ground;
and requested them to retire. A simultaneous burst
of oaths and threatening was the reply ; and one stone
having struck him on the neck and another on
the shoulder, he thought it prudent to commence the
retreat himself. This he was doing very slowly, pre-
serving a sidelook at his antagonists, and he had not
got more than 20 or 25 yards away from them, when
one of the dastardly fellows presented his piece, and
taking a deliberate aim at the upper parts, fired,
lodging the contents principally in Barker's shoulder
and about the arm-pit, a few shots in the cheek, and
one very near the eye. We are glad to be able to add,
however, that none of the shot reached a vital parr.
Immediately on receiving the shot, Barker discharged
one of his barrels at the legs of the gang, who were
now making their way in the direction of Chapel-
town, but he could not tell whether it took effect or
not, since none of the men seemed to halt. He thinly,
it probable they all escaped unhurt, because the per-
turbation of the moment incapacitated him from pro-
perly directing his piece. None of the gang has yet
been traced. Barker's wounds are progressing quite
favourably. Though in his 57th year, and labouring
London, England, 1850-08-20

AFFRAY WITH POACHERS.

A sanguinary conflict between gamekeepers and
poachers, similar to those which for the last half cen-
tury have characterised Wortley and the neighbour-
hood, 'Wok place on Sunday morning last, about one
o'clock, between Lord Wharncliffc's keeper and a
ruffianly band of poachers, numbering about ten. At
that hour Thomas Barker, the keeper alluded to,
accompanied by a young man, his son-in-law, encoun-
tered two men in pursuit of game in a grass field,
about 250 yards from Westwood Lodge, his own
residence. One of the poachers was in advance of
the other, and Barker and be, on meeting, imme-
diately closed, and a desperate struggle ensued. The
son-in-law and the other poacher mutually retired
from each other, the latter to bring up his compa-
nions, which he did in a few minutes. They had
arrived within a few yards of where the keeper and
one of the party were engaged, when the latter, un-
buttoning his :waistcoa`, dexterously slipped it and
his smock over his head, and then extricating himself
from the keeper, joined his companions, leaving the
two garments, together with his hat, in Barker's
hands. At the spot where they halted was a heap of
stones which had been got off the land, and Barker
was immediately assailed by a shower of these dan-
gerous missiles. Notwithstanding he kept his ground,
and requested them to retire. A simultaneous burst
of oaths and threatening was the reply ; and one stone
having struck him on the neck and another on
the shoulder, he thought it prudent to commence the
retreat himself. This he was doing veryslowly, pre-
serving a sidelook at his antagonists, and he had not
got mare than 20 or 25 ysrils away from them, when
one of the dastardly fellows presented his piece, and
taking a deliberate aim at the upper parts, fired,
lodging the contents principally in Barkceg shoulder
and about the arm-pit, a few shots in the chek, and
one very near the eye. We are glad to be able to add,
however, that none of the shot reached a vital part.
forliNliately on receiving the shot, Barker discharged
one of his barrels at the lags of the gang, who were
now making their way in the direction of Chapel-
town, but he could nut tell whether it took effect or
not, since none of the meu seemed to halt. He thinks
London, England, 1850-08-20

ATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON.
The FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie-
tors of this Company took place on the 25th instant, at the head
Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the
report, which is too lengthy for publication :
During the past year no claims have arisen from deaths in England,
and but two in Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for 2001.—making
together 700/., which have been paid. This is far below the expected
mortality, and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how
severely the life offices generally suffered from the epidemic of last
year.
The number of lives assured between the ist of June, 1849, and
the 31st of May, 1850, was more than double the number issued in
the twelve months preceding.
Proposals were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,9631. 2s. 6d.:
of these 121, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 65.
sixteen Policies lapsed, representing 6,0481., upon which 3201. 35.
was received by the Company in the shape of premiums
Since the commeneemeut of the Company to the lst of June last,
assuraires were effected to the extent of 110,972/. 123 6d., pro-
' (hieing in annual premiums 3,7321. I Is. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed,
amounting to 23,9301. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were
7411. ls., leaving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to
2,9911. 15s. 11d.
Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001.,
hut 1,153/. ifs. 10d. only was advanced.
The Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the
last four months they had considerably extended their business on
the Continent, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur
de l'Etang, a gentleman of high standing in Paris, distinguished for
his integrity and ability in financial and in all assurance matters,
who, under the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris,
the Cardinal Archbish,p of Lyons, and Monseigneur racists, Eveque
de Langres, has already within the last three months effected a con,
siderab:e amount of business, not only in Life Assurances, but in An-
nuities both Immediate and Deferred.
After various resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning
thanks to the Right Reverend Chairman, I3ishep Morris, the Vice-
Chairman, Actuary, Secretary, and Medical Officers of the establish-
ment, the meeting separated, highly gratified at its present results
and future prospects.
London, England, 1850-08-20

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A most disastrous conflagration occurred in Regent-
street, ;:t the north end of the town about ten o'clock
on Sunday night. The flames were first discovered
in the second story of a flour-mill, at present in the
occupation of Mr. Charles Ward, but recently
tenanted by Mr. John Bailey. It is conjectured
that the flames originated in the vicinity of the
boilers, but they extended with such rapidity, and
the alarm and excitement were so great, that it is
impossible to obtain any reliable information on this
point. Mr. Bibby, superintendent of the fire-brigade,
had perceived the reflection of the fire, and, we be-
lieve, had got as far as Vauxhall-road with one cf the
engines before a messenger had reached Temple-
court. The other engines from the station imme-
diately followed on the track, together with that be-
longing to the West of England Insurance Com-
pany. Fortunately there was a most copious supply
of water from the Green-lane wells, and seven or
eight plugs were forthwith called into requisition to
play upon the flames. A strong wind was blowing
from the north-west, and the most serious apprehen•
sions were entertained for the safety of the adjacent
property. It was at one time thought that the Cla-
rence Foundry, belonging to Messrs. Bury, Curtis,
and Kennedy was in danger, the burning timbers
being carried a considerable distance in that direction.
Indeed, the ignited wood was whirled across the rail-
way, some 150 yards distant, and alighted on some
straw, which speedily became one mass of flame.
Some small shops fronting Great Howard-street and
a public-house at the corner of Porter-street, narrowly
escaped entire destruction, and most of them were
more or less injured at the rear. In the majority of
cases the furniture and goods were removed, but great
loss was sustained in that way, as thieving was prac-
tised to an extent which would be hardly credible to
a person unacquainted with the neighbourhood. The
fire was not what is termed " got under" until after
twelve o'clock, and even then a sudden gust of wind
might have rekindled flames which it would have re-
quired the utmost activity to abate. One of the da•
triaged houses, occupied by Mr. Bacon, an oil and
colourman, is, we believe, insured in the Yorkshire
office. The loss altogether must be ♦ery considerable,
but upon whom it will mainly fall we are at present
unable to state.—Liverpool Albion.
London, England, 1850-08-20

GEktMAN Y.

It is stated in a letter from Berlin, of the 17th, that
Austria bad sent a dispatch. inviting Prussia to take
part in the Diet, but that Prussia would not reply
to it.
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According to the Cologne Gazette, the Austrian
Cabinet has consented to submit to arbitration the
difference between it ar.d Prussia. relative to the
passage of the Baden troops by Mentz. Austria is
to choose one Power as arbitrator (she will select Ba-
varia) ; Prussia another' and the two a third.
It is stated in a letter from Brunn of the 12th, in
a Vienna journal:That the Count DE CHAMBORD has
notified to a M. BENAL, of Froshdorff, that he will
not renew the lease of an hotel he had let to him, in
consequence of his being a subscriber to the news-
paper, the Presse, of Brunn.
By a royal decree of the 14th, of the Saxon Go-
vernment, the modification's made in the constitution
and the electoral law by the late Chambers are
abolished ; and the old constitution and old electoral
law are again to come into effect.
M. VOGEL, of Leipsic, ez• editor of a Radical
paper, completed. a few days ago the period of impri-
sonment in the fortress of Hohenaspern, in Wurtem-
burg, to which he was condemned for some offence of
the press: but instead of his being released he was
given up to the Saxon authorities for participation in
tbe revolt of the month of May.
London, England, 1850-08-20

DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES,

A telegraphic dispatch from Hamburgh of the 17th
states that an engagement had taken place on the
previous day, off Fredricksort, between a Danish
steamer and two gun-boats, and a Holsteiner steamer
the Lmwe. Eventually the Danes retired. Their
gun-boats caught fire, but the flames were soon ex-
guished. •
We read in the Independance of Brussels, of yes-
terday.
" The news from the Duchies, which were brought
to us yesterday by the German journals, are all of a
peaceful character. ()a the one hand the army of
Schleswig-Holstein is said to have resolved to confine it-
self to the defence of the territory of Holstein, and on
the other General de Krogh, Commander-in-Chief of the
Danish army, is said to have received orders to main-
tain his present positions, end to await the result of ne-
gotiations. But probably these two statements are not
more 'authentic iss character than that given by the
News of Hamhurgh, to the effect that the King Frederick
VII., in the last Cabinet Council, held at Copenhagen,
manifested an intention of resigning power to his suc-
cessor, so soon as the question relative to the order of
succession shall be solved. We must observe, how-
ever, that our private- correspondence from Hamburgb.
in disacCord with the German papers, as regards the
negotiations of peace between Denmark and the Duchies,
mentions as having obtained a certain degree of credit a
rumour that the King will abdicate in favour of his
natural heir, the Prince of Oldenburg, in order to aim-
Pt), the question of succession. The morganatic mar-
riage which the King has just contracted is also consi-
dered as indicative of this scheme of abdieation. A mo-
dification of the Ministry has just taken place at Copenha-
gen. . The Minister of Marine, M. Zarhtmann, has re-
tired on account of ill health, and is replaced by NI. Ir-
minguer, but that will modify in no respect the policy of
Denmark in the question of the Duchies."
London, England, 1850-02-11

MAD &ME PULSZKY'S MEMOIRS,
Immediately, in 2 vols., 21s. bound,
MEMOIRS OF
A HUNGARIAN LADY.
By TIIERESE PULSZKY.
With an lliitorical Introduction.
By FRANCIS PULSZKY.
Late Under Secretary of State to the Emperor Ferdinand.
Henry Colbarn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1850-02-11

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 4th have arrived. Their
contents are unimportant.
MADRID BOLSA, FEB. 4.—The funds were sus-
tained to-day. The Three per Cents. are reported
29 9-16, j buyers, 11-16 sellers ; Five per Cents.,
12:1, 13-16 bu) ers, sellers ; Coupons, 7i- sellers ;
Passive Debt, 3i, 3 buyers, 15-16 sellers. Exchange
on London, 50 35.
London, England, 1850-02-11

PRINCESS'S THEATUM.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed a new comic Opera, entitled TIIE VALLEY OF
XNDORRE.

To conclude with KING JAMIE ; or, Harlequin and Magic Fiddle
Harlequin, Mr. Bologna ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Clown, Mr. Flex-
more ; Columbine, Miss Fawcett.

T. JAMESS THEATRE
FRENCH '
PLAYS AND OPERA. COMIQUE.
Mr. MITCHELL begs respectfully to announce that the French
Performances at the St. James's Theatre will commence
Sven
Al Half-
Half--past when will be performed
UY TIGRE DE RENGALE.
After which a popular comic Opera, entitled
LE ROI D'YVETOT.
Joseelyn, 31. Chollet ; Jeanneton, Madlie. Guiehard.
The box-office of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Five.
London, England, 1850-02-11

WOOL.

The imports of Wool into London since Monday last
have amounted to 60 bales fratxt.. the Cape ; 536 ditto
from Sydney ; 8 ditto from Naples ; 100 bags from
Buenos Ayres, and a few parcels-90 bales—from Ire-
land. Public sales have at length been announced to
commence on the 18th inst. The quantity as yet dc-
clared is small, but several catalogues are expected to
be issued this week. By private cuntract the demand is
inactive. In prices, however, we have no change to
notice. The supply of English Wool on offer is small.
London, England, 1850-02-11

NEW ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE,
Sole Lessee, Mr. W. Watts, St. John's Wood.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed Shakspere's Tragedy of OTHELLO. Othello,
Mr. G. T. Brooke ; lago, Mr. Davenport ; Cassio, Mr. Holl ; Duke
of Venice, Mr. Johnstone; Brabantio, Mr. Ryder; Roderigo,
Wigan ; Desdeinona, 31ra. 3fowatt; Emilia, Miss Richardson.
Atter which a new Farce, e%titled A DEAD TAKE IN. Captain
Harcourt, Mr. Wigan ; Hector Poitlet, 31r. Compton; Clara, Miss
)liver.
To conclude with THE MIDNIGHT WATCH.
London, England, 1850-02-11

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITILEATKE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Last Week of the Pantomime.
An entire change in the Scenes of the Arena.
New Grand Spectacle.
THIS EVENING,
The performance will commence at a Quarter to Seven, with a
aew Grand Spectacle of THE CORSE DE LION; or, the Brigand
cf Savoy.
To be followed by a brilliant display of Batty's peerless scenes of
the Circle, supported by the accomplished artistes of the establish-
ment.
To conclude with a grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime. by
\T
to- eTls:::wri upon his n called
littlel
lARrLoEnyQ.UIN YANKEE DOODLE, 'oho came
tox-olheo opea from Eleven till Four.

- -
SUGAR CANES.—A vessel which has just arrived
f.-om Ma'aga has brongLt 16 packages of sugar canes as
a porti, n of her cargo, consigned to a firm in the metre-
Tais is an interesting importation from the south
of Europe.
London, England, 1850-02-11

IMPORTS INTO LONDON IN THE PAST WEEK.
Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calve'. Pigs
199 ... .. 24
426 ... 6 ...

From
Ostend ..
Nieu Diep
Helvoetsluys
Harlingen 83 ...
Antwerp

ow= ... • •s .6 6 ... --

0... .• --- ••• -- ••• --
--- .. - ••. 125 ... -

Total lB3 ... 625 ... .0. 161 ..
Corresponding
week in 1849 5BO ... 609 215 ...
Same week in

1848........ 40 .. 200 .. ... 20 ...
Scarcely any stock has reached the ontportF. From
Ireland 43 Oxen and 90 Pigs have come to hand by sea
for this market. The supply of foreign stock on offer
to-day was very limited, and of but mi. idling quality.
Fresh up to our market this morning. the arrivals of
home-fed Beasts were but moderate. Their general con-
elition was, however, somewhat superior to those exhi-
bited for some weeks past. Owing to thr r unfavourable
state of the weather for slaughtering, tl ie Beef trade
ruled exceedingly inactive, at barely last I londay's quo-
tations. The top figure for the bat Set.,ts was 3s 10d
per Blbs, at which a clearance was not of fected. From
Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshi re, we received
1,910 Scots and Short-horns; from 'the Northern
Counties 300 Short-horns; and from i Aher parts of
England, 750 HerefordF, Runts, Devo ns, &e. The
Scotch supply was only 120 head. Comparatively
speaking, the number of Sheep were a mall. As the
urrivals cf dead meat up to Newgate wad Leadenhall
have fallen cif, the Mutton trade ruled ;steady, at Fri-
day's improvement iu value of 2d per 81bi . The primest
old Downs sold at froin 4s 2d to4s 4d per 8 lb. The supply
cf Calves was again limited, while tl re Veal trade
proved tolerably firm, at last week's c urrencies. In
Pigs very little business was transa?.;ed ; but we have
no change to notice in value.
Per 81bs. to a
s. d. to a. d,l
sfpner emor ineod rL
qualitya Be sot sx. 1
460 333
682
Prime Seats • • •—• 3 8 310
Large coarse Calves 3 2 3 6
Prime small ditto .. 3 8 4 0
:4uckling Calves ..18 0 25 0
Inferior Sheep 3 0 3 2

tiak the offal.

8. d. to S. d.
Second val. 'Sheep 3 4 3 8
Coarse-vroolliul ditto 3 10 4
Southdown Weiler 4 2 4 4
Ditto out of the wool 0 0 0 0
Large Hogs .. ~• •• 3 4 3 8
Small Porkers ~ •• 310 4 0
Quartzr old Pig 3 ..ig 0 21 0
Lambs 0 0 0 0
London, England, 1850-02-11

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE

OF FRIDAY.
DIVIDENDS.
At the Court, Basinghall-street.
J. B. Firmin, Little Chesterford, EiFex, lime-burner,
March 1, at half-past eleven—R. Grimbly, Banbury,
Oxfordshire, wine and spirit merchant, March 1, at
twelve—W. Sheward, Norwich, pawnbroker, March 1,
at eleven—H. Bridges, Oxford-street, cabinet maker,
March 4, at half-past eleven—G. Francie, Rayleigh,
Essex, innkeeper, March 5, at eleven—S. Leggatt, Nor-
wich, innkeeper, March 7, at half- past one—S. Mullen.
Ironmonger-lane, Cheapside, hotel keeper, March 2, at
eleven.

In the Country.
D. W. Acraman, W. E. Acraman, A. J. Acraman,
W. Morgan, T. Holroyd, and J. N. Franklyn, Bristol,
ship builders, boiler makers, and engineers, March 6, at
eleven, at the Court, Bristol—J. Lucas, Cardiff, Gla-
morganshire, shopkeeper, March 11, at eleven, at the
Court, Bristol—J. Macwilliam, Gloucester, hosier,
March 14, at eleven, at the Court, Bristol—J. Dawson,
Fairford, Gloucestershire, maltaer, March 7, at eleven,
at the Court, Bristol—J. Paterson, Manchester, tailor
and draper, March 5, at twelve, at the Court, Manches-
ter—H. Brower, Manchester, box manufacturer, March
4, at twelve, at the Court, Manchester—W. L. Bow) er,
Macclesfield, grocer and tea dealer, March 6, at twelve,
at the Court, Manchester—J. flansor, Hanley, Stafford-
shire, hop merchant and druggist, Feb. 26, at twelve, at
the Court, Birmingham—J. Birley, Doncaster, grocer
and confectioner, March 2, at twelve, at the Court,
Leeds.
London, England, 1850-02-11

TALLOW..

Since our last report this market has ruled very in-
active, and prices have further receded 3d t) 6d per cwt.
To-day T.Y.C. on the spot is selling at 37s 6d to 37s 9d
per cwt. We have offers, but no buyers, of new Y.C.
deliverable up to the end a the year, at 39s per cwt.
Town Tallow is 375. per cwt. net cash, rough fat, 2s per
8 lbs. Advices from St. Petersburgh to the 26th ult.,
state that prices of Tallow, owing to the improved tone
of the letters from London, had advanced to 115 and 116
roubles, with hard money.

1846. 1847. 1848. 1849. 1840.
---•
Stock this day 20,916 13,282 I 12,394 35,502 42,864
425 6d 49s 6d 53s 6d 418 Od to 37s 6d
Price of Y. C. •• [;to 42s Od to 505 chi to Os Od Os Od 10375 94
Delivery last week • • 1,188 1,311 f 2,392 2,067 1,97$
Ditto from June 1.. • . 70,495 66,327 79,041 74,264 69,353
Arivals last week • 37
51 1,565 1,097 1,472
Ditto from June 1 ... 75,637 68,986 53,374 102,233 86,746
Price of Town •• .. 455 Od 52s Od 54s 6d 43s Od 33e 61

CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY.)
DAGSHAWE V. MACNEIL.—JUDGMENT.
The LORD CHANCELLOR gave judgment this morning
in this case, v‘ hich came before him upon apr ell from
the decision of the Vice Chancellor Wigram. The ar-
guments were concluded on Saturday. The bill was
tiled fJr the specific performance of a contract to dispose
of the intercit e f certain parties In land, to be reclaimed
from the sea, at Lough Swilly, in the north of Ireland.
A reference was directel to the Master to inquire whe-
ther the vendors had a good title under the Act of Par-
liament which authorissd the undertaking. The Master
held that there was not a good title, and the Vice-Chan-
cellor that there was. Tho Lord Chancellor held
that there Ras a good title to the lands that had been
drained, and directed the party to he put in possession of
them, but ordered a further reference to the Master in
other respects.
London, England, 1850-02-11

licrrAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Managemeat of Madame Vest.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Ma. 13,0
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed CHARLES THE TWELFTH.
After which THE ISLAND OF JEWELS.
To conclude with A PRACTICAL MAN.
Dress Boxes ss. ; Upper Boxes, 48. ; Pit, 28. ; Gallery, ii. No
tail-price to any part of the house.
All applications for rrivate Boxes must be made to Mr. Allcroft, 15
New Bond-street.
London, England, 1850-02-11

MAD A.ME PULSZKY'S MEMOIRS,
Immediately, in 2 vols.. 21s. bound,
MEMOIRS OF

A HUNGARIAN LADY.
By THERESE PULSZKY.
With an Ilitorical Introduction.
By FRANCIS PULSZKY.
Late Under Secretary of State to the Emperor Ferdinand.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

NEW ROMANCE OF CANADA.
In 3 vols. post Bvo.,
THE NOMADES OF THE WEST;
Or, HELEN CLAYTON,

A Unmans,
By S. D. HUYGHUE,
IS PUBLISHED THIS DAY,
And may be had at all the Libraries, and of erery Bookseller.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

CHEAP EDITION OF MR. AINSWORTH'S WORKS.
On Thursday, the 14th, will be published,
THE MISER'S DAUGHTER,
With a Portrait of the Author, by Daniel Maclbse, R.A.
Complete in One Volume, p, Ice Is. boards ; or is. 6d. cloth.
Now Ready,
CRICHTON.
ROOKW 0 0 D.
WINDSOR CASTLE.
Each complete in One Volume, price Is. boards; or Is. 6d. cloth.
London : Chapman and Hall, 186, Strand.
Sold by all Booksellers and at all Railway Stations.

THE ARCTIC REGIONS, PAN ORAMA
ROYAL, LEICESTER-SQUARE.

JUST OPENED, Magnificent Views of these Regions, as seen in
Summer and Winter, from drawings taken by Lieutenant BROWNE,
R.N., of her Majesty's ship Enterprise, during the late expedition
under Sir James Ross, in search of Sir John Franklin, which draw-
ings were presented to Mr. Burford by the Admiralty ; comprising,
also, Portraits of her Majesty's ships Enterprise and Investigator,
and the sublime effect of an Aurora Borealis.
The VIEWS of CASHMERE and of POMPEII
_are also now
open.

Admission Is. each View, or 2s. 6d. to the Three.
Schools half-price.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

THIS DAY A.,rrung, 40 mm. after 1 i Evening, 59 min. after 1
To-INieaaew —Morning, 17 min. after I I Evening. 33 min. atter 2

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, FEB. 10.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 32; Highest, 52; Noon, 42.

BAROMETER, 30.07.
WIND W.N.W.—fine cold breeze, with sunshine.
FED. 11.

THEANOMETEZ, Lowest, 33; Highest, 46; Noon, 42.

BAROMETER, 29.81.
WIND S.W.—dull rainy weather.
London, England, 1850-02-11

Age. ,-. ti Pre- takeul in Iductiou of may bor-
-4.4 Annual Policy l'lnniis. in Bonus inie'netrmllae.-!Slisnsurtelir
Et ,T, mium. out inl2,
4 1 addition
tos u Sumre
a. Cash, Annual row on
Premium. Policy.
£ s. d. £ s. d £ s. d.l £ s. d.
1837 276 14 3i123 14 3 21 7 2 593 6 8
1834 251 18 10,115 14 8 18 12 81543 17 9
1839 226 6 0 102 15 1 16 2 9;494 8 10
60 1000.£ s. d. 1840 178 0062 14 2 12 14 111445 0 0
74 3 4 1841 174 0 0 7$ 3 4 12 3 0;395 11 1
1842 147 4 2 C 5 15 10 10 2 41346 2' 3
1843 99 18 4 41 8 4 615 1,132,96 13 4
1344 62 i 8 27 13 4 4 4 247 4 5
Prospectuses, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the offleo,
r any of its branches In the country ; or, on application, will be for-

Prosper
ranyof
Tarried pi

:tuses, with tables of rates,
its branches In the country
Est free.

W. S.

B. WOOLTIOUSE, Actuary.

NEW HUNGARIAN NOVEL.
On Thursday next will be published, iu 3 vols. post Bvo.,
THE VILLAGE NOTARY; a Romance of
Hungarian Life. Translated from the Hungarian of Baron
EOTVOS, by OTTO WENCKSTERN. With Introductory Remarks,
written expressly for the present Translation, by FRANCIS
PULSZKY.
London : Longman, Rrown, Green, and Longmans.

wORKS by P. T. VALD E Z.
Put:fished by D. Steel, 2, Spring-gardens, Trafalgar-square.
SONS to be sung by the Russian Four-and-a-Half per Cent.
Bondholders, on receiving the First Dividend on the Neiv Loan.
I'rice One Penny each, Ninepence per dozen, or Four Shillings and
Sixpence per Hundred.
LINES written in consequence of the insolent demand of Russia's
and Austrip's Ambassadors, that the Porte should deliver up the
Hungarian refugees. Price Three-lialfsence, One Shilliag and
Three-halfpence per dozeil, or Seven Shillings and Sixpence per
Hundred.
London, England, 1850-02-11

CERTIFICATES GRANTED.

J. D. Anderson, Pavement, Moorfields, linendraper,
Feb. I—J. Jacobs, Canterbury, auctioneer and furniture
dealer, certificate of the second class, Feb. 5—R. Busby,
Wood-street, Bethnal•green, and Lawn Farm, Essex,
cowkeeper, certificate of the third class, Jan. 30—T.
Elolcroft, Manchester, silk manufacturer, after eighteen
months from Feb. 5—J. Robinson, Portwood within
Brinnington, Cheshire, cotton spinner, certificate of the
first clays, Feb. 5—G. Chapman, Old Swan, near Liver-
pool, victualler, certificate of the first class, atter 21
days from Feb. 7—W. Lawton, Liverpool, auctioneer,
certificate of the second class, after 21 days from Jan. 31
—F. Palmer, Bristol, wine and spirit merchant, cer:ifi •
cats of the first class, Feb. 4-11,. Truswell, Sheffield,
banker, certificate of the second class, al er 21 days from
Feb. 2—J. Thuell, of Buckfastleigh, Devonshire, woollen
manufacturer, Feb. 6-13. Gore, Cheltenham, plumber
and glazier, unless cause be shown to the contrary, on or
before liarch 1.
London, England, 1850-02-11

SPAIN.

Madrid journals of the 4th have arrived. Their
contents are unimportant.
MADRID Boma, FED. 4.—The funds were sus-
tained to-day. The Three per Cents. are reported
29 9-16, buyers, 11-16 sellers ; live per Cents.,
12/, 13-16 buyers, sellers ; Coupons, sellers ;
Passive Debt, 31, buyers, 15-16 sellers. Exchange
on London, 50 35.
London, England, 1850-02-11

VATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
L 4 ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
26, CORNHILL, LONDON. •
Capital £530,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
The leading features of the Society are guaranteed of an ample
Proprietary Capital.
Moderate Rates of Premiums.
Two-thirds Premium Loaned to the Assured.
Annual Division of Profits.
Half the Premium may remain as a Loan for Five Years.
Extensive Travelling Leave 2Tanted, without extra Premium.
Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climates.
N.B. The last Annual Bonus to the Assured varied from 27 to 65
per cent. (according to age) on the Premiums paid.
Examples of Bonuses already Declared, and Options.
London, England, 1850-02-11

DR. LA'MEIIT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH
AND MATURITY.—WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON
STEEL.
lust published, and may be had in French or English, in a Sealed
Envelope, 2s. 6d., or post-free, from the Author, for forty-two
Stamps,
SELF-PRESERVATION; a
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, whieh enervate
he physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural
eelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical
lbservations on the Treatment of Nervous DeWitt; and Indigestion,
ehether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of
ropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis,
'stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indis-
•retion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the
anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs,
explaining their strnci ui es, uses, and functions, and the various
injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and
nfection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D.,
37, BEDFORD-SQUARE. LONDON.
i )octor of Medicine. Matriculated Member of the University of Edin-
burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Meraher
of the London Hospital Medical Society, icc.
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 of excessive indul-
gence and vicious habits, while suffering from their invariable con-
sequences, unwisely entertains a tear of ap,)lying to a qualified physi-
cian for relief. Shame and the dread so frequently, but erro-
neously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of
art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking 'or assistance where
alone it can be procured. Dr. LA 'MERT 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 Kent and Richards,
,"„ Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Starie, Tichborne-
,treet, Haymarket ; May.n, 39, Coinhill ; Gordon, 146, Leaden-
tall-street, London; or, free by post for forty-two stamps, ftom
the ki;thor's Residence. 37. Itodrom-gounre London
London, England, 1850-02-11

TELEATRR ROYAL, ADELPLIL
ader the dlr.ction of Madame Celeste,
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new domestic Drama, called THE WILLOW
OPSE. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, P. Bed-
ate , 0. Smith, Worrell ; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
Aster which an entirely new Extravaganza, entitled DO-
aIESTIC ECONOMY. John Grumly, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Grumly,
\lrs. F. Matthews.

To conclude with FRANKENSTEIN; or, The Model Man. Franken•
stein, Mr. Wright ; the What is It ? Mr. P. Bedford; Zamiel, Mr. 0.
Smith ; Otto of Rosenberg, Miss Woolgar ; Tiddlewincz, Miss E.
Chaplin ; Agatha, Miss Coyeny ; Undine, Miss E. Harding.
London, England, 1850-02-11

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.

G. Skene, Aberdeen, manufacturer, to meet within the
Aberdeen Hotel, Aberdeen, Feb. 15 and March 9, at two.
A. Johnston, Inverness, rope-manufacturer, to meet
within the Union Hotel, Inverness, Feb. 14 and March
7, at one.

A. Leitch, Glasgow, coach and livery-lace-manufac-
turer, to meet within Elliott's Tavern, Glasgow, Feb. 13
and March 6, at two.

J. Nicoll, jun., Errol, Perthshire, merchant, to meet
within the Glasgow Chop-house, Perth, Feb. 14 and
March 14, at one.

A SHARK STORY.—While the barque Annabella,
Mr. John Paterson commander, was on her passage
home from Trinidad to Clyde, on ber last voyage, she
was one day going thrown the water at the rate of about
three knots an hour, with a light wind, when a shark
was observed following the vessel. The shark hook
was immediately called for, baited with a piece of pork,
and thrown over the side, when the shark at once seized
hold of it, and was hooked. As is usual in such cases a
bowling-hitch was passed round the body of the shark
by the mate, to secure it. While in the act of doing so
the mate, Mr. Dow, now commander of the same vessel,
lost his balance, fell overboard, and caught hold of the
back of the shark—thus both shark and man hung sus-
pended by the rope. The master, seeing the imminent
danger to which his mate was exposed, sprang over-
board, taking hold of a rope in one hand, and grasping
the mate by the other. At the moment, in the struggle
it • shark got clear of the hook, but before it had time
to turn itself on its back, as it is under the necessity of
doing before it can seize its prey, the master and mate
were both drawn on deck by those on board. When the
mate reached the leek he %as pale as death, and almost
tip( ech less.— Glasgow Chronicle.
WHITE ZINC PAINT.—The Society for the En-
couragement of National Industry has granted a medal
of gold worth 3,000 f. to M. Leclaire for his substitution
of white of sine for white of lead. It appears that from
1838 to 1847 no less than 3,142 persons entered the
Paris Hospital, attacked by disease originating in the use
of had. Of these 1,898 persons worked at white of lead
or at minium; there were also 712 painters, 63 grinders
of colours, and 10 preparers of visiting curds with a
porcelain surface. Since 1846 no person has been at-
tacked in M. Leclaire's e3tabliahment,—Builder.