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London, England, 1850-05-04 00:00:00

N°,17,85.] LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING SU N, MAY 4, 1850.

TO the PROPRIETORS of EAST INDIA
STOCK.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Induced by the kindly expressed suggestions of friends of my late
lamented Father, Sir CHARLES FORBES, Bart„ I venture to offer
myself as a Candidate for a seat in the East India Direction.

In adopting this course, I am influenced also by the strong feeling
of interest and attachment imbibed from early youth towards India
and its people.
Having retired from mercantile pursuits. it would now be most
gratifying to me to have an opportunqy of devoting my time to
duties which would be so much in unison with my best and warmest
feelings.
Should you do me the honour to approve of these motives, and
enable me to accomplish my °lnt, by ultimately Electing me a
Member of your Executive, I can at least promisd you an earnest
and faithful discharge of the important duties which would devolve
upon me.

I have the honour to I.e,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
GEORGE FORBES.

7, Hyde-park-gardens. ➢fay 4, 1850

GoVERNMENT METROPOLIT.-iN INTERMENTS BILL.
TaE CENTRAL COMMITTEE appointed to
organize due opposition to the further progress of this most
obnoxious measure, have gratification in announcing that the Home
Secretary stated last night to the House of Commons, that it 11,45
the intention of Government to postpone the consideration of the
Bill in Committee. The Central Committee have consequently to no-

tify that the public Meeting announced to be held on Tuesday next,
at the London Tavern, is deferred until a day which
will be named in a future advertisement. In the meantime, all
parties friendly to Extramural Interment, but opposed to its being
carried out by the Government, and to the formation of Government
Cemeteries, are urged to continue their most active exertions, and
to place themselves in communication with this Committee.
By order of the Central Committee,
D. B. SHAW, Hon. Secretary.
Committee Room, London Tavern, May 2, 1850.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
F,,r the PROT I,.CTION of INDUSTRY and CAPITAL
throughout the BRITISH EMPIRE.
A GENERAL MEETING wi h the DELEGATES from all parts
of the United Kingdom now in London, for consultation on the
present alarming condition of auricultural and other native interests,
will be held at the CROWN AND ANCHOR, No. 189, Strand, on
TUESDAY next, the 7th inst., at Twelve for One o'clock precisely,
His Grace the Duke of RICHMOND, K.G., President of the Ass°.
. . .

elation, in the Chair.
A limited number of Tickets for Admission will be issued to the
friends of Protection in the metropolis, which may be had on appli-
cation at the Offices of the Association, South Sea House, Thread-
needle-street

By order of the Committee,
CHARLES BEKE, Secretary.

London, 4th May, 1850

DISEASES of the SKIN.—Mr.
HUNT'S Introductory LECTURE will be delivered at the
Hunterian School of Medicine on WEDNESDAY, the Bth of %fay, at
Half-pastl Four. The Lectures will be continued every Wednesday
at the earns hour. Members of the Medical Profession may obtain
tickets of admission to the Course in exchange for their cards, at No
I, Bedford-street, or at Mr. Hunt's residence, 26, Bedford-square.

EMI GR ATI ON.-BENJAMIN EDGING-
TON, 2, Duke-street, Southwark, London-bridge, invites
Settlers to inspect his EMIGRATION TENTS, which are fitted up
with every requisite, at a moderate cost. May be seen any day at
his Manufactory, 2, Duke•street, Southwark, one being purposely
erected, with cot slung, table, and camp-stool complete. A Ware-
house, 208, Piccadilly.

FIRST AUTHENTIC ILLUSTRATED WORK ON
CALIFORNIA. _

Now ready, in 2 vols. small Bvo., with Twenty-three Illustrations
from Drawings taken on the Spot.
PERSONAL ADVENTURES IN
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CALIFORNIA IN 1848-9;
And of the Author's Exoerienee at the Mines.
By WILLIAM REDMOND RYAN, Esq.
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THE EQUESTRIIN'S MANUAL
With Advice to Purchasers of Horses, Saddlery, &c.
By S. C. WAYTE, Professor of Equitation.
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5. A NARRATIVE OF ARCTIC DISCOVERY. By J. J.
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coNTAINs—
Ancient Guilds and Modern Clubs—Christendom—Old London—
Letter to the Editor of " The Anglo-Saxon"—Modern Geographical
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Saxons ; Christmas-tide—A Song for May—The Anglo-Saxon Colo-
nies : Western Australia—The English Language—The Indian
Archipelago Labuan—The Anglo- -axon Race, by Martin F.
Tupper—London ; a Poem, Essay 111.
The ANGLO-SAXON for 1849, forms a handsome volume, price
One Guinea.
London : T. Bosworth, 215, Regent-street.

MAY,

Recently published, price Gs,
ON DISEASES of the SKIN Generally Pro-
nounced Intractable.
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By THOMAS HUNT.
" The author's ebj act is not so much to present a general treatise
on skin diseases as to point out a successful method of managing
those which usually baffle the efforts of medicine."—Dr. Ranking's
Abstract of the Medical Sciences.
" It will fulfil its object."—Lancet.
John Churchill, Prince's-street, Soho.

STRICTURE OF THE URETHRA.
Just published, price Is., by post free, CI, in addition,
AFEW WORDS on PERIN2EAL SECTION
as recommended by Professor Syme, for the Cure of Stricture
of the Urethra, and on Mr. Wade's recent Remarks thereon, and on
his Treatment with the Potassa Fusa.
By F. B. COURTENAY, M.R.C.S.E.
Published by 11. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street.
Also lately, by the same Author, price 55.,

The PATHOLOGY and RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRIC-
TURE of the URETHRA. With important observations on the Use
and Abuse of Instruments.

FREEHOLDS, POPLAR, MIDDLESEX.
TO he SOLD, pursuant to a DECREE of the
HIGH COURT of CHANCERY, made in a cause " LEA
v. GRUNDY," with the approbation of RICHARD Toasty KINDERS-
LET, Esq., one of the Masters of the said Court, at the Woolsack
public-house, Orchard-street, Poplar, some time in the mouth of
JUNE. 1950, of which due notice will be given. in Lots.
FIVE FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES, situate in Sophia-.
street, Poplar ; a PLOT of FREEHOLD building LAND, situate in
Susannah-street, Poplar, aforesaid ; and THREE PLOTS of FREE-
HOLD building LAND, situate in Kirby-street, Poplar, late the pro-
perty of Mr. James Grundy, deceased.
Particulars and conditions of sale are in the course of preparation,
and may shortly be had (gratis; at the said Master's Chambers,
Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane : of Messrs. Parker, Rooke,
Parker, and Whitehouse, solicitors, 17, Bedford-row ;of Mr. Sorrell,
solicitor, 7, Fend- urch-buildings ; of Messrs. Fielder, Johnson,
and Master, solicitors, 22, Duke-street, Grosvenor-square ; at the
Woolsack public-house, Orchard-street, Poplar ; and at the neigh-
bouring public-houses.
PARKER, ROOKE, PARKER, and WHITEHOUSE.
17, Bedford-row.
May 1, 1850.

FRAUDS AND COUNTERFEITS.
tRGESS'S ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES!
[lx CIIANCIEI]—" Burgess T. Collins," and "Burgess v:

SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DONCASTER, AND
GOOLE RAILWAY COMPANY.
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF DIVIDEND WARRANTS.
The Directors of this Company having this day received the
Certificate of the Railway Commissioners, completing the Amalga-
mation with the Navigation Companies, notice is hereby given, that
the Dividend Warrants of this Company will be Payable on Presen-
tation, with the Signatures and Addresses of the Parties to whom
they were originally issued, at Messrs Curries and Co., 29, Corn-
hill, London, on and after the 20th day of MAT, 1850, or will be
taken in Payment of Arrears of Call.
Ii order,
J. CHARLES lIANDFIELD, Secretary.
Secretary's Office, Sheffirld, April 54, 1850
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GREAT WESTERN RAILWA.Y—Notice is
hereby given, that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEEING of this
Company wilt be held on THURSDAY, the 16th May inst., at the
PADDINGTON STATION, at Twelve o'clock, for the purpose of
considering and determining upon all or any of the matters referred
to in the Report of the Directors presented to the Special General
Meeting held on the 25th ult., in relation to the Report of the Com-
mittee of Consultation.

Paddington Station, May 2, 1850.
It Is provided by the Act, that no person shall be entitled to vote
as the proxy of any person, unless the instrument appointing him
shall have been transmitted to the Secretary of the said Company
five days at least before the Meeting, and no Proprietor in arrear
upoa any shares can be allowed to Tote.

The Chair will be taken at One o'clock precisely.
C. RUSSELL, Chairman.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, TRA,
FALGA.R-SQUARE.
Notice is hereby given, that the EXHIBITION will OPEN on
31oNnar ne-t, the 6th instant, at Twelve o'clock.
Admission, One Shilling. Catalogue, One Shilling.
JOHN PRESCOTT KNIGHT, R.A., Sec.
Exhibitors and Students may receive their Tickets and Catalogues
by applying at the Academy on Monday, after Twelve.

FREMONT'S OVERLAND ROUTE to
OREGON, TEXAS, and CALIFORNIA, across the
ROCKY MOUNTAINS, made by the Unite!! States Government ;
illustrated by a GRAND MOVING PAINTING from Washington
City, pourtraying the thrilling scenes that occurred to Colonel
Fremont and Party, and Sir William Drummond Stewart and Party,
while crossing the Rocky Mountains ; IS NOW OPEN for Public:Ex-
hibition at the EGYPTIAN-HALL, PICCADILLY, and exhibiting
every Afternoon, at Half-past Two ; Evenings, Quarter to Eight.
Admission, Is. ; Stalls, 2s ; Amphitheatre, 6d.

QOUT II AFRICAN EXHIBITION,
LY CHINESE GALLERY, HYDE-PARK CORNET'.
A MUSEUM of SPORTING TROPHIES, NATIVE ARMS
and COSTUMES, &c., from the unexplorcd regions of the far
Interior of South Africa. OPEN DAILY, from Eleven o'clock till
Ten o'clock.

Hall."
On the 7th of March, MG, his Honour Vice-Chancellor Sir J. L
Knight Bruce granted an INJUNCTION to restrain John Collins,.
of Richmond-row, Liverpool, from manufacturing any sauce or con,-
position purporting to be " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies," or so
contrived or expressed as to represent that the sauce or composition
manufactured and sold, or exported, is the same as the essence of
anchovies manufactured by John Burgess and Son. And on the 14th
of March, 1853, his Honour Vice-Chancellor Knight Bruce granted
another injunction to restrain Triel Hall, of 3, Satchwell-rents,
Bethnal-green-road, London, from selling any sauce or composition
described as or purporting to be " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies."
And notice is hereby given, that proceedings will be immediately
taken against all other person• manufacturing and vending or ex-
porting essence of anchovies in bottles labelled in a similar manner
to the bottles in which the genuine essence of anchovies manufac-
tured by John Burgess and Son is labelled, or labelled in any manner
calculated to induce the public to believe that such spurious
essence is the geouint essence of anchovies manufactured by
John Burgess and Son. of 107, Strand, London.
THOMAS PRYER, Solicitor to the Plaintiff.
11, Artillery-place, Finsbury-square, London.

Admission, is.

DR. CULVERWELL'S NEW WORKS.
To be bad of Sherwsod, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carralho,
147, Fleet-street; Mann, 39, Cornhill ; or direct from the author;
price One Shilling each ; by post, Is. 6d.
ENJOYMENT OF LIFE.
"Health, Recreation, and rational Use of Time."
_

THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTION.

LECTURES on MUSIC by Sir HENRY U. BISHOP resumed,
with an increased number of VOCALISTS for the Illustrations on
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at Eight, and on Tuesday, Thu•s-
day, and Saturday, at Threo o'clock.—Dr. Bachhoffner's Second
Lecture on the Philosophy of Scientific Recreation with Optical
Effects, daily at Two, and on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings at
a :,quarter-past Nine.—Lecture by .J. 11. Pepper, Esq., on the
Chemistry of Hydrogen, with special reference to its application for
conveying by Balloons Pyrotechnic and oilier Signals to Sir John
Franklin, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at Three, and on
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, at Eight.—Dissolving Views,
illustrating the Arctic Regions and Ceylon ; also Views of London in
the Sixteenth Century, and as it now is.—Diver and Diving-
bell, &c., &e.

[The following appeared in our Third Edition of
last night :—]
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CHINA.
HoNGKoNG, MARCEL 10.—Her Majesty's steamer
Medea, Captain Lockyer, leaves this port to-day, for
Bombay, and it is expected she will arrive there before
the departure of the bi-monthly mail.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Lady Mary Wood arrived here on the evening of the
Bth on her way to Shanghai. By her we have ac-
counts from England to the 7th of January.
The only important intelligence we have to report
since we last wrote is the destruction, in a bay about
35 miles from this, of 13 piratical junks. At the
request of the Chinese authorities at Ciwloon, oppo-
site to this, her Majesty's steamer Medea, was dis
patched on the afterooon of the 4th, with a mandarin
on board. She returned the following day with
the intelligence of having discovered the pirates,
of having killed about 220 men, and destroyed 13
of their junks. About 600- men got on shore and
escaped. It seems very evident tbat nothing will-
deter these desperadoes from coalescing and follow-
ing their vocation, even after the severe lessons they
have had. Two steamers of light draught of water
and well armed to cruise along the coast would be the
best adapted to keep down piracy; and, wood fuel
being always procurable, their expense would not
exceed that of brigs of war, which are comparatively
useless for the purposes required.
It is to be hoped that the Admiralty will give con-
sideration to the recommendations which we know.
have been frequently urged upon them on this subject.
The following is an extract from Captain Lockyer's
official dispatch, addressed to Captain Morgan, senior
naval officer in China :
"H.M. Vessel Medea, at Hongkong,
March 5, 1850.

" Sir,—l have the honour to report to you that on my
arrival at Kut-o, at 5.15 yesterday evening, I found 13
piratical junks and four cargo junks at anchor.
"On the appearance of her Majesty's steam-vessel
under my command, 12 of the piratical vessels swept in
shore, one of the largest remaining at anchor without
offering the slightest resistance; the crews jumped over-
board, endeavouring to make for the shore, but upwards
of 150 of them were destroyed by our shell and mus-
ketry.
"It soon became so dark that I was compelled to
dispatch the paddle-box boats of this steam-vessel,
under the command of Mr. William Brodie, acting-
mas er, with orders to take possession of the junks
which had swept in shore; but finding that he was re-
sisted I proceeded to his assistance in the gig, accompa-
nied by the pinnace of her Majesty's ship Hastings, com-
manded by Lieutenant Webber, the Royal Marines under
Lieut. Holland, with the Medea's cutter, under the com-
mand of Lieut. Gibbons, and found Mr. Brodie very
closely pressed by a very great number, who made
strong endeavours to recapture the junks. We soon re-
pulsed these pirates with a considerable loss on their
psrts, and the capture of five prisoners ; but, owing to
the darkness and the very heavy rain which unfortu-
nately came on, we were unable to follow up our pursuit
of them on shore.
" I therefore brought the junks to the ship, and this
morning destroyed eight, one having during the night
caught fire and blown up,. and the remaining four hay.
ing been given up to their former owners, who were
pointed out by the mandarin.
posi-
tion of Duringconsiderable
the burning junk; but by the able exertions of Lieute-
my abs endcaenge ther , shipfromwthas close approach of
placed in a e
Lieute-
nant Wood, who was left in charge, she was cleared.
" Early this morning I sent the boats under the com-
mand of Lieutenant Gibbons, with the Royal Marines
under Lieutenant Holland, accompanied by Mr. Cald-
well, the assistant police magistrate, and the mandarin
who came on board from Cowloon, to scour the island,
and they succeeded in capturing fifteen prisoners. The
greater part of the crews who reached the shore took
advantage of the darkness of the night to seize boats and
leave the island.
" Fortunately, from the water being so deep in the
small bay in which these piratical junks were anchored,
enabling this steamer to approach within five yards of
the shore, we succeeded in destroying a much greater
number than we could have hoped for, with little or no
damage to the town, one fisherman only having been
killed by our shot.
"Four of these junks were very large, of upwards of
250 tons, mounting 10 or more guns of various calibre,
and resembling those formerly destroyed on the west
coast ; the remainder were evidently recent captures,
hastily fitted up for piratical purposes.
" Having completed this service, I am happy to say
without any casualties or loss on our side, and receiving
no further information, I have returned to this port."
The Apollo troop ship sailed for this on the 3d,
with the 95th Regiment on, board.
From San Francisco we have accounts to the
14th Januhry, from Shanghai to the 21st February,
Bombay 9th February, Calcutta 26th January.
The Lady Mary Wood steamer leaves this for
Shanghai on the 11th, and is expected back before the
Mail leaves this on the 30th.

Admission, ]s.—Schools, Half-price.
Analyses and Chemical Experiments conducted in the Laboratory,
under the direction of J. H. Pepper, Esq.

ARGYLE SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, Great
Windmill-street, St. James's.

Musical Director and Conductor, M. LATJRENT, jun.

This ACADEMY, for Tuition and Practice of DANCING, is
NOW OPEN for the Season. Teaching by Professors Calkins,
Maxey, and Franconi.
For Terms of Private Tuition apply at the office.—Terms of Sub-
scription, for morning and evening practice :—Six months, il. 55.;
one month, I/. Is.; one evening, Is. Subscribers' tickets not
transferable. _

The Academy will open for evening practice at a Quarter to Eight
o'clock, and terminate at llalf-past Eleven precisely.

THE WEST INDIA MAIL.

Excepting a few items of news purely local, our
files of Jamaica papers, which extend to the 7th ult.,
do not contain any intelligence whatever of political
interest. The want of rain in nearly every part of
the island was much felt. There had been some
showers on the north side, but they were most pai-
tial. Kingston, on the morning of the packet's de-
parture, was also visited by a refreshing fall, which,
however, was not of long duration. Throughout the
whole country rain clouds were gathering, and it was
thought that the " May seasons" would commence
early. The island was perfectly quiet, and, with few
exceptions, healthy.
A most melancholy accident, resulting in serious
loss of life, occurred in the harbour of Port Morant
on Saturday, the 30th of Alarch. The sloop Caro-
line, having on board several ladies and gentlemen
of respectability, was about leaving the port for
Kingston, when she accidentally ran upon a reef. Un-
necessary alarm being excited—for their situation
was not very perilous—the passengers rushed to the
boat which was lowered to receive them, and which,
being overloaded, almost immediately sank. Seven
lives were lost, among them a Mrs. Duffus and four
children, comprising the entire family of Mr. Duffus,
who was amongst those rescued. The sad affair
created much excitement. Another alarming and-
dent occurred on. Hazelymph estate, in St. James's,
by the bursting of a retort filled with boiling
liquor. By this accident three persons, in-
eluding the book-keeper of the estate, Mr.
Edward G. Clarke, meta painful death.
The House of Assembly of Antigua was prorogued
on the 4th of April by Governor Higginson, who
delivered a lengthy speech. An address was after-
wards presented to him by the Legislative Council
expressive of their regret at his departure from the
colony. The treasurer of the island has been autho-
rised to raise by loan on the public credit the sum
of 7,5001. There was a slight improvement in the
weather, a few showers having fallen. During the
absence of the Governor the affairs of Antigua will
be administered by the Lieutenant-Governor of St.
Kitt's.
A cutaneous disease, closely resembling small-pox,
has appeared in St. Christopher, proving fatal in some

In trade, at Canton, there is little change to report.
The market for manufactured goods is rather lower,
but it is expected to recover.
In tea there is very little doing for England. For
America considerable purchases of green have been
settled at previous rates.
Two British vessels are now loading for America,
at a rate of freight rather under what has been usually
paid to Americans. Exchange on England without
variation. On India transactions on Company's bills
have been done at 221 r. per 100 dolls.

Corrrxrcrs :—Early Rising—§pring and Summer Mornings—Ex-
cursions about the Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills,
Forests, Fields, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country
Trips and Rambles—The Sea—Londoi at Night—Evenings at Home
—Music—The Drama—On Eating, Drinking, sleeping, Bathing, Air,
Nest, Ease, Occupation, &c., 84e. _

FRAGMENTS FROM THIMOENTAINS. Two Tols.
yol I.

A VISIT TO THE LAKES ; SRETC, OF EDINBURGH, &c.

Vol. 11.

THE LAKES OF KILLARNEY; REMINISCENCES OF
DUBLIN, &c.
111.
WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID-
"That three score years and ten our course may run."
A popular review of almost every rota; (cause and cure) of ner-
vously-debilitated health and enfeebled constitution, that harasses
the yonng, besets the man of pleasure, business, or study, and ern.
with tables and rules for the diet and physical regu•
bitters
old
os
every-day e,
life.

IV.
THE PASSIONS.
" What passions hurt the body—what improve,
Truths as refined as Athens ever heard."
SUBJECT :—Lite's pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The advent
of the passions. Chastity and its infringementi. The casualties of
licentiousness and dissipation, with illustrations, graphic, narrative,
and reesediative. Advocacy of early marriages.
V.

THE MARRIAGE STATE.
" To be or not to be, that is the question."
PaoaxastsrE:—Laws and obligations of nature, society, and re-
ligion reg trding marriage, to be observed by either sex. Time and
choice, oa both sides, as to age, temperament, complexion, and
figure, to secure healthy offspring, with the art of rearing them.
Physical defectivene.ss and its removal.. Sterility and its conversion.
Cases, &c.
By R. J CULVERITELL, M.D. (1841). M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A.
(1824). Twenty-five years Medical and Forensic Referee in these
matters. Reception hours drily till five. Evenings, seven till nine.
10 Argyll-place, Regent-street

instances.
Our advices from Dominica mention that the ex-
port tax on sugar had been fixed at 3d. per cwt. by
the Board of Council. The new General Tax Bill is
to be preserved in force till September of the present
year.

1 Receipts of Rail-
date to wkiich the
celpts of the came

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the direction of the affairs of the Confederation to
a Congress of Plenipotentiaries of the German
Governments, as had been proposed. In order,
therefore, to prevent all difficulties, the interim is to
continue for some time longer. With regard to the steps
to be taken to arrive at the settlement of the German
Constitution, it is said that Austria will assume the
initiative. The German Governments will be invited to
send plenipotentiaries to Frankfort, whose only busi-
ness will be to deliberate on a new form to be given
to the Confederation, in taking into consideration the
Convent:on of Munich of the 27th February. The
Central Federal Commission is maintained in its
functions for two months."
The Cologne Gazette has the following, under date of
Berlin,. 29th ult. :—" An order of the day has just been
addressed to the army, which has caused a great sensa-
tion. It says : 'All the soldiers will immediately lay
aside the German cockade. A punishment of three
days' imprisonmeat will be inflicted on any soldier
who shall be seen wearing it.' The soldiers have
obeyed the order. We have already announced the
withdrawal of the Austrian troops posted on the
Prussian frontier ; we can now add that the Russian
forces are retiring towards the interior of Poland."
The Bavarian Cabinet has just addressed a note
to •the Federal Commission of Frankfort and
to the Courts of Vienna and Berlin, in which

it states its opinion on the question of the
German Constitution. It declares that it will
refuse its consent to any provisional Government
in which Bavaria shall not have a voice. As to the
definitive Government, it again comes back to that
of the seven members proposed by the CgAvention
of Munich, and supports that proposition by the
consent given by Austria, and its analogy to that of
Prussia in 1848. .

The German Journal of Frankfort, under date of
Hanover, 27th ult., states that the Ministers bad on
that day received, by the post, a packet from Erfurt,
bearing the seal of the Arbitral Tribunal. The
Ministers refused to open it.

FRANCE.
The proclamation of M. Eugene Sue as Member
for Paris took place on Thursday at the Hotel de Ville.
The
••• • • 127,812
Leclerc . • 119,726
The people, in accordance with the recommenda-
tions
leaders,abstained from attending the
declaration of the poll, in order that the authorities
might haye no excuse for interfering by force. In
the Seane-et-Loire the Democratic candidates have
been elected by a majority of 10,000; and in the
numbers
department of the Cher M. Eugene 'toilet, the De
mocratic candidate, has been elected a member of the
Council-General by a majority of 1,904 to 811 polled
for his Legitimatist opponent.
The Constitutionnel publishes an article recom-
mending the immediate adoption of a coup ctetat. It
commences by demonstrating that neither the Par-
liamentary power, nor the Legitimatist party, nor the
Orleanist party, nor the Revolutionists, are ca-
pable of resolving the question; that the President
alone can accomplish the work, with, of course,
the co-operation of all those who are attached
to order ; that disasters would alone follow from any
attempt to do it without him ; that this solution, how-
Sueannounced were—
Eu
ever desirable, ought not to be imposed as defini-
tive s that perpetuity in favour of this form or that
cannot be decreed, nor must the free will of
France be bound to the future. It declares that
the existing form of government cannot be regarded
otherwise than transitory, in fact as is the present
state of the country itself, consequently there should
be entertained no idea of modifying it for the mo-
ment, but only of prolonging it. The Constitutionnel
is of opinion that the promulgation should ex-
tend to ten years, being the necessary time to re-
organise society, overturned as it has been to its very
foundation It thinks that there is no reasonable mo-
tive to compel, one to adhere toe strictly to the terms
prescribed by the Constitution of 1848 ; the evil sought
to be remedied is of a violent kind, and the remedy
ought to be instantaneogs.; and it is the National
Assembly that ought to commence the execution
of the work. The Constitutionnel also declares
that while it decrees the prolongation of the office
of President, it ought, at the same time, to de-
cree the prolongation of its own mission. This
act of double treason will not be carried into effect;
the would •be traitors are too weak and too suspicious
of each other, and the only result of any such attempt
would be destruction swift and sure to all who had
been foolish enough to depart from the paths of
loyalty. In the meanwhile the first overt act of this
intended treason has been committed. •
The Moniteur announces that the Minister of the
Interior has appointed a commission to prepare a Bill
to introduce certain reforms in the present Electoral
Law. The members of the commission are as fol-
lows :
MM. Benoist d'Azy, Berryer, Benguot de Bro-
glie, Buffet, Chasseloup, Laubat, Darn, Leon Fau-
cher, Jules de Lasteyrie, Mole, Montalernbert, Mont-
bello, Piscatory de Seze, General St. Priest, Thiers,
de Vatimesnil, all members of the National Assembly
and all monarchists and reactionaries to a man. The
Orleanists compose the majority, then Come the Le-
gitirnatists, and the Bonapartistsi;are fewer in number
than any.

andshe
occa-
sion this evening
King will be present. Yesterday after the Ministers
had paid their respects to Queen Christina, they
waited on the King, who received them with great
cordiality."
The funds are steady—Three per Cents, 301.

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Black Tea this week, and home dealers operated with
caution, still it.is difficult to purchase ordinary Congou
under 9d per lb. There has been little desire to ope-
rate in Green and rather lower rates have been accepted,
whilst large parcels ere on offer, more especially of
better sorts. For Scented Tea orders have become small,
and former terms are not to be obtained.
SPICES.—To day at auction 1,202, bags Malabar
Popper went at about the former value, good at aid to
31d, and damaged 34-1 Of Nutmegs 176 pkgs wept it
easier rates, mid and good mid brown 2s 61 to 2s Bd,
low '2s to 2s sd, very ord is 5d to Is 9d ; six Cases Mace
sold at is 7d to 2t for ord and mid ; these are agai❑
lower rates ; six cases Penang Cloves went a' 1 s ld to
Is 3d for mid and good.

Rice.—Holders 4 East India are not disposed to ac-
cept further reduced rates, and supplied the market less
freely. There has been rather more demand by private
treaty, and rib nit 6.000 bags white Bengal have been
sold at 8s 6.1 to 9s 6;1, besides small parcels of
Madras at Bs, and p,.arl Barley at 7s 6d
to 83 per c.vr. At public sale 2,390 bags were
nearly all taken in rather above the value, good white at
lOs; a small part sold at 7s 6d for good siftings. There '
is no variation in prices of cleaned Rice, and only mo-
derate purchases have been made—Patna, low to fine I is
to 20s, broken 9s 6d to 10s 6d, town dressed Carolina
20s to 265, and American 18s 6d to 19s per cwt.
SAGO.---Few purchases have been made by private ,
treaty, but there is uo further reduction, and at auction
315 boxes 210 bags were taken in at 203 to 25s for
middling to fine Pearl. Sago Flour is not much wanted;
prices are, also on the decline, and at auction 200 bags
were taken in at 20s 6d per cwt.
INDIGO.—There has been little passing in East India
for any purpose during the week, still holders have re- -
fused to make-any concession in the value. At a slight
reduction there appears to be several home and export
buyers. For public sale the quantity declared is now
12,014 chests. Spanish 'is still brought freely -to mar-
ket, and prices have slightly declined ; still at auction
160 serons of Guatemala were all sold at from 2s 7d to .
3s I Id for good ordinary Cortes to fine Sobres.
COCHINSAL.—To-day a small part only of 150 bags
Teneriffe at public sale sold at 3s 7d to 3s 10d.
SALTPETRE.—To•day there was much dulness in the
market for Saltpetre, and rather lower rates are acceded
to. At auction 250 bags Calcutta were sold at 25s to
26s for good mid and good quality 4, per cent refrac-
tion; but 2,403 bags were taken in at 243 6d to 26s 6d
for 21 to 4f per cent refraction.
Seisms.—The rates asked for Leeward Island Rum
are still Is 3,1 d to is 4id proof, but there has been little
business done this week, and a reduction is looked
for. In the market for East India much dulness
exists, and is 2d to is 3d is the value, but parcels to
arrive can be obtained rather under these rates. Deme-
rara met with little attention, and a further reduction
has taken place. Sales of 30 and 40 per cent.
over proof have been made at is lld to 2s 3d. Fine
Jamaica is in good demand at from 3s 2d to 4s 2d for.
33 to 38 per cent over proof, but other sorts
are dull of sale, and offered at from 2s 3d to
3s 2d for low to good 20 to 34 per cent over.
Brandy met with little attention from shippers or
home dealers, and holders appear disposed to sell.
Cognac best brands of the vintage of 1849 at 4s 3d to
4s sd, 1848 ditto 4s 5d to 4s 7d,1847 ditto 4s lld to 5s Id,
and inferior sorts 2a 8d to 4s 3d. Geneva has been ope-
rated in with caution at is 7d, and fine at 2s to 3s. The
market is quiet for British made Spirit at 234 d per gall
net cash, and for Gin at 7s 10d to 8s 4d for 17 to 22 per
cent. under proof.
TeeLow.—To-day the public sales of Tallow went at
full rates; 840 packages South American were sold at
from 36s to 36s 6d, very ord 31s to 32s 6d, Grease 28s
6d to 30s; 289 casks Sydney 34s to 38s.
OlLS.—Although further advanced rates have been
acceded to for Olive Oil, yet operations for all purposes
are limited; Gallipoli and Spanish at 441 to 45/,
and other sorts 421 to 431 lOs per tun. The value
of Lucca per jar is Si lOs to 64 and Florence
17s to 20s per f chts. There is a further increase
in the stock. Rapeseed Oil is offered at a reduc-
tion, and sales have been small; pale at 38s 6d to 39s 6d,
and brown 37s to 38s per cwt. Linseed Oil has been
purchased with caution for home trade purposes, and
only limited shipping orders have been completed;
prices continue to decline, and rule at 30a 6d
to 31s on the spot ; there is also a further
increase of supply. Fw sales have been completed
for delivery. Prices are not better for Palm; a fair busi-
ness has been concluded at 30s to 3 Is for good and fine.
In 'consequence of lower terms having been accepted for
Cocoa Nut, operations are upon a larger scale at 303 to 335,
but the stock is yet heavy. Seal continues to be operated in
with caution and sellers are willing to accept for pale 361 to
361 10s, straw and tinged 321 to 35/ 10s, other sorts 311 to
32/. Cod is not cheaper, and operations have been small
at 341 103 to 351. Southern has been in good request at
321 to 33/ 10,3 for low to fine, but the market will be
better supplied shortly. There are several buyers of
Sperm Oil; prices continue to advance, and rule at 831
to 841 for fine Colonial. The value of best Headthatter
is 891 to 90/ per tun. To-day at auction 28 pkgs
Cocoa Nut Oil all taken in at 31s for Cochin and Ceylon.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
Ln Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria. cap. 32, fer
the Week ending on Saturday, the 27th day of April, 1850.
DMZ DEPARTMENT.

Notes i55ued........ 29,937,875

129,937,875

Government debt .. 11,015,100
Other securities .... 2,984,900
Gold coin and bullion 15,727,991
Silver bullion ...... 209,877

A 29,937,875
. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.

Dated the 2d day of May, 1850.

BANKING DI
Z.
Proprietors'capital.. 14,553,000
Rest . .. ........ 8,062,232
Public deposits (in-
cluding Exchequer,

Commissioners of
National Debt, Say-
ings-banks, and Di- •
vidend accounts).. 4,593,443
Other deposits .. •• . . 10,907,429
Seven day and other
bills .•.•. • • • .. .... 1,187,973

ISTAZTKEN T.

,Government seenrt-

£34,424,077

ties (including Dead
Weight Annuity) .. 14,292,170
Other securities .... 9,781,347
Notes •.•• • • • • ...... 9,641,600
Gold and silver coin • • 708,960

Dated the 2d day of May, 1850.

£34,424,077
*. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.

CRICKET.

This grand match (the first of the season), which was
commenced at Carlisle on Tuesday, and resumed on Wednes-
day, was concluded on Thursday, England proving victorious
in one innings and twenty-five runs. The following is the
score :

ELEVEN OF ENGLAND V. TWENTY-TWO OF CARLISLE

AND DISTRICT.
ENGLAND-FIRST INNINGS
Adams, b Lawrence
Clarke, b Wright
Parr, run out
Box, b Thompson `2B
Chatterton, b Anderson
N. Felix, Esq., b Thompson ... ........ .... ... 12
A. Mynn, Esq., b Anderson
Guy, b Wright
illartingell, not out 33
Wisden, b Lawrence
Hillyer, b Wright
Byes, 12; wide, 13; no ball, 5 -
Total 207
CARLISLE -FIRST LININGS.
Wright, b Hillyer l2 1
o
Lawrence, c Felix, b Hillyer ... ,
Mr. J. Scott, run out
Mr. Anderson, b Wisden ..... . ...................... - .......... 1
Thompson, Esq., b Wisden.
• .................................
W. Moncrieff, Esq., b Wisden ............... . ............. ..... 3
Mr. J. Hewett, c Felix, b Hillier o
P. Smith, 1 b w, b Hillyer ...... 4
Sopp, b Hillyer
.
' Mr. Atkinson, b Hillier
5
Mr. Howe, b Wisden
ti
Booth, b Wisden
Mr. Harrison, c Hillver b Wisden 1
Mr. Bell, c Box, b Wisden
Lambert, c Martingell, b Hillyer
Capt. Hutchinson, hit vr, b Hillyer
Beldon, Esq., c and b Wisden
Mr. J. Black, b Clarke
.1, J. Scott,,Esi., b Wisden . ...
Mr. Thomson, not out ......
Mr. H. Steel, ,b
Wisden ............ .
Mr. Ward, b Wisden .... 1
0
....
Byes, 5

Total
CASLISLE SECOND INNLNGS.
Wright, run out 1
Lawrence, c Felix, b Mynn
Mr. J. Scott, b Martingell
Booth, b D1ynn....... lO
Mr. Anderson, c Guy, b Martingell •
Thompson, Esq., c Chatterton, b Clarke
W. Moncriefl; Esq., b Myna
Mr. J. Hewett, b Myna
P. Smith, b Martingell
Sopp, b Mynn
Mr. Atkinson, b Myna
Mr. Howe, b Mynn
Mr. Harrison, not out. ...
3
Mr. Bell. b 7-,lynn ... 9
Mr. Lambert, run out 3
...
Capt. Ilutchinson, c Martingetl, b Mynn 8
.. . .
Beldon, Esq., c Hillyer, b Clarke
Mr. J. Black, c Chatterton, b Clarks .......................2
J J. Scott, Esq., c and b Martingell ...........••••• ... .. • ... 0
Mr. Thomson, b Mynn
........ -
Mr. H. Steel, c Felix, b Clarke . ........ 3
........
Mr. Ward, b Myna -
Byes, 'lO ; Wide, 5; NO- ........ . 2 17
. .........
77

lotal .............. 7. ............... 115

EXTRAMUP.AL INTERMENT.--Dr. Sutherland is
now in this town, having been sent down, by the Govern-
ment to tnal,_e inquiries, and obtain inform: awn on the sub-
ject of extramural burials. Yasterclayafte ,-noon he had an
interview' with the parochial a uthorities, . and a deputation
Carrying ° o dtyn:etr
;wteo;uteirl dlieibel
let,
from tb,e Health Committee, ;at the pans; 't offices in Lime-
street. The inquiry is merely of a prehr ninary character,
coofmtehel
law.
proposed The
GEoxvterrannnl II:
being chiefly to ascertain to -what local
most desirable to delegate the power of •
with in cut have it in eon-
tithprite_vsizaionabs
templation to extend the operation of the Act all over the
country, and do away altogether
large towns.—Liverpool 111crcury. terments in or near

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[mitee -of

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lighness
,ap; Lord

The:Rev, CATTLEY and Mr.-' D. W: WIRE, the
honorary secretaries, ,read the minutes of the' proceed-
ings of the last meeting, at which resolutions had. been
passed that such arrangements should', be suggested by
the honorary secretaries as seemed to them best mica-
latea to promote the object of inquiring into'the circum-
stances relating to those districts or wards from which
no returns had yet bean made; and that a small pam-
pbler, specifying the general objects of the undertaking in
a popular form, and adapted to extensive circulation,
should be prepared.
These resolutions-bad been carrieil Into effrcr.--- -
The pamphlet was produced. It gave great satisfac-
tion, and was ordered to be largely circulated. The Com-
missioners were announced to be fa,vourasle to:the plan
of honorary distinctions as the principle of reward in the
Exhibition, and the qu,stion of the prc,teciion of design
and invention in objects produced ut tt,e Exhibition, hut
not registered or patented, was stated as likely to be
settled immediately by a Bill to. be introduced by the
Government.
Alderman THOMPSON said the executive committee
had peen, since the general ci,mmitte: had last assem-
bled, in communications with the Government, and Mr.
Labouchere had expressed his intention to introduce' a
short measure to Parliament for carrying intaeffect the
protection alluded to, and expressed an earneit wish to
receive the suggestions of the committe > upon all mat-
ters connected with the subject. The Bill was, in fact,
in a state of forwardness, and it would be most desir-
able that some of the mensbers Or the committee should
at once communicate with Mr. Labouehere on its provi-
sions.
The meeting, in which a warm and unanimous feel-
ing was all through the proceeding& expressed, imme-
diately appointed a deputation to wait upon Mr. La-
bouchere. It consisted of Sir Moses Monte6ore, Mr.
Tucker, Mr. Dallas, Mr. A. Salonnins, and the honorary
secretaries. _ .

One of the committee said he had seen a paragraph in
the Art-Union Journal, stating that the Exhibition of all
Nations, appointed fur 1851, was not likely to take place
111 1852. - He wished to knew whether such a postpone-
ment•wal in contemplation, or whether there. Were any
grounds for supposing that the Exhibition would not
occur at the appointed period?
Lord OVERSTONE, before he answered the question,
said he felt great pleasure in attending the committee
for the purpose of receiving communications which might
facilitate the great object they had in view, as well as of
giving such information as might not be conveyed
through the usual channels of intelligence. It was
the anxious wish of the Royal Commissioners to come
into communication with all persons qualified and
desirous to render assistance in the magnificent national
object about which they were engaged, and Prince
Albert had testified his concurrence in that feeling by his
personal intercourse with the representatives of the in-
dustrial classes who had assembled to receive him.--
(Hear, hear.) With respect to the report of a postpone-
ment of the Exhibition, he.assured the gentleman who
had made the inquiry that the question had never been
for an instant alluded to amongst the Royal Commis-
sioners; not ono word had been uttered as to delay. He
could very well understand how such a report obtained
currency. That there were difficulties to be encountered
in carrying out any extensive project there could be no
doubt, and in one of such magnitude an exemption from
contingencies could not be expected. The Commissioners
could not yet say to what extent the public contribu-
tions were likely to extend, or how far they would be
calculated to meet the engagements to be entered into.
They were to have a plan of the building for the exhi-
bition on Thursday next, but it would be difficult to fix
the extent of the building without arriving at something
like a correct notion of the extent of their pecuniary
resources. It had been questioned, too, whether the
building could be ready et the time specified; but She
engineers felt no hesitation at all in declaring in the
affirmative.—(Hear, hear.) Reports and suggestions of
that kind had been circulated, and in all probability
gave rise to the paragraph which had appeared in the
publication, but which certainly had never originated in
the brains of any person who sat upon the Commission.
Several members expressed a wish to know the exact
amount of the money already subscribed, and submitted
that increased exertions should be made to, enlarge

the list of contributors.
Lord OVERSTONE said there bad been already sub-
scribed 50,0001.—(Hear, hear.) What was not yet col-
lected, of what had been promised, was not (as our re-
porter understood his Lordship) as yet ascertained.
Mr. WIRE said that meetings were to take place in
the suburbs of London, and in various parts of the
country, to promote the subscription. There was every
reason to believe that in the manufacturing districts the
contributions would be liberal, for the jellousies which
had arisen at the commencement of the labours of the
committee, as to competition with foreigners, had died
away, as well as the apprehension of the existence of
a job, which had been crushed the instant it appeared.
A MEMBER observed that he felt great satisfaction in
perceiving that certain prejudices, which certainly
existed when the Exhibition was first proposed, had
vanished. A friend of his own, who, a few months ago,
was averse to the idea of subscribing a farthing, re-
quested that he would convey to the committee a dona-
tion► of ten guineas.—(Hear.)
The committee, after some conversation upon mat
tors connected with their duties, agreed to assemble
more frequently, and the chairman pressed upon them
the necessity which existed for vigorous exertions to
adapt the Exhibition to the pelt character of the
country.

The warm thanks of the meeting were then voted to
Lord Overstone, for his admirable conduct in the chair;
and his Lordship, in returning thanks, said it would
give hire the most perfect gratification to meet the mem-
bers frequeutiy, and to bear testimony to the vigour of
their exertions.
Mr. WIRE announced, at the conclusion of the meet-
ing, that Baron Rothschild had just handed in a list of
contributions to the amount of 3001.--(Cheers.)
We noticed the following amongst the gentleman
present:—Sir Moses Montefiore, Lord Overstone, Mr.
Thomas Baring, M.P., Mr. Alderman Thompson, M.P.,
Mr. Alderman Musgrove, the Baron Rothschiid, M.P.,
Mr. Henry Tucker, Mr. W. A. Swinburne, Mr. W.
Dallas, Mr. J. Robinson, Mr. J. Wood, Mr. Kennard,
Mr. Maudsley, and many others, with the Rev. Mr.
Cattley, and Mr. D. Williams Wire, the honorary
secretaries.

THE EXHIBITION OF 1851.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Siß,—l am surprised to find, in the reports of the
various meetings held in the metropolitan districts, that
at one only the nature of the composition of the Royal
Commission has been canvassed. It might have been
supposed, on an occasion like this, if not two-thirds, at
least half of the gentlemen placed upon it, might be
connected with the manufacturing districts, whose prac-
tical knowledge would have been most valuable, and
certainly had spared the mistakes committed in its
various conflicting circulars. Through them an action
would have been maintained with the country, and con-
fidence inspired in the decisions of the Commission ,
which they do not at present possess. There is at pre-
sent an apprehension that the Exhibition will disappoint
expectations in its result; and unless the Commissioners ,
who alone exercise all authority, and whose decisions are
final upon all principles of action and details, be popu-
larised, this very unappeased fear will materially mili-
tate against its success. There is great apathy, not to
say indifference, in Birmingham and Manchester,
amongst the classes who are most to benefit by it; and
if this continue, foreign manufacturers, who have had
experience in these expositions, will carry off the prizes.
The locality which
ytsi
dulintsag,m;
ytowahlrle,aeescdse
oho?
Imecule‘
tdm,pi
Totitinsohossnai
supportoup
were
ine
rtsohereed
Chelsea.
ehrnoleisvtt
e.oopeardrs.mo
J.
ceauo(n,rtnd:
re-
ception of the cut-and-dried resolutions sent (litho-
and support of all classes in secure
the hhenr
cocadop,senhotdenatedhifidli,eu from rmnt o.
confidence
theemL el
Lloyd
m'rcial nation, it is desirable that the basis ef tthhies coraCom-
mission should be enlarged, by the addition of eminent
manufacturers from different districts, whose experience
with mechanical details and acquaintance with the merits
and qualities of the multifarious objects that will be
submitted for classification, can alone produce just and
satisfactory decisions. And that it also is desirable that
none but manufacturers, distinctly recognised as such,
should be allowed to enter the lists as competitors."
Mr. Dilke, a member of the Executive Committee,
who was present, said the Commission would rospect-
fully entertain any suggestion submitted to them, but he
thought there were more difficulties in drawing the lino
between bonci fide manufacturers and owners of manu-
factories than gentlemen thought. The Commissionil
were in communication with the Mayor of Binning am
on the subject, who had issued a circular to the mayors
of all the towns in Great Britain, containing similar
views .as those embodied in Mr. Lloyd's
sought
Practical men, like the Birmingham
committee,for who
to be supported,thoseonithior.mesionldnetidoni.36
be-
nefit,Prince
advantage whatever,
odirectlyrignated th
and the Prince himself be deeply mortified at the failure
of the experiment.
andseorh edepende will indirectly,
rupon
pa
p the n
f the Commissioners are at present altogether
The Westminster Review • says—'• It is obvious that
the plans o
thEelmhiobsittiaohnortivuestrensouwlts may be postponed
p ao
en
te
id.
another year,
it to he quite
impossible,
cipated.' I believe
and that a
Parliamentary grant in aid will have to be asked for be-
immature. Tohre
be-
fore the close of this session. Will no practical man
enlighten the Ro3 al Commissioners? It is due to the
Prince that no chance of failure be permitted.
Yours, &c.,
A SUBSCRIBER.
[We have given admission to the remarks cf our cor-
respondent simply to afford him an opportunity for
expressing his opinion, although we do not ourselves
coincide in the slightest degree in any such lugubrious
anticipations, We ,have every confidence in the effi-
ciency of the Royal Commission, and in the readiness
of the Royal Commissioners to make up for any defi-
ciency in existing arrangements.—ED. Sun.]

EXMBITION or 1851.—We understand that the
appintment of Dr. Lyon Playfair, Professor of Chemistry
at the Museum of Practical Geology, who was gazetted last
night as a special commissioner, for the purpose of commu-
nicating with the several local committees on the important
subject of the prelimitinry selection of articles for exhibition,
is the result, in some measure, of the conference which took
place at the Palace of Westminster, between the Mayors and
other municipal officers and the; commissioners, when i
ene n
' order to,meet the wishes of the local anther/ Wes then g
r ally expressed, Sir'Robert Peel suggested course of ap-
pointing some gentleman of eminent scientific position, to
visit and enter upon explanations with the local committees
on the subject.

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EXHIBITION" OF THE WORK!
INDUSTRY IN 1851.
Yesterday a full me,Aing. of the gpneral comm
merchants, bankers, and traders-.o' -the metropel
pointed to promote the proposal-of :his Royal Ili
Prince Albert, took place at tlie Iltnsic;44ouse
ee___) .Overstone in the chair- : ,