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THE BRAEMAR HIGHLAND
GATHERING.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
This annual Highland gathering, which was ori-
ginally fixed to take place last week, but which, at
the request of her Majesty, was postponed until this
day (Thursday, the 12.'1), came off with more than
usual eclat. _ _ _

The weather was really F 124 n d id, and at an early
hour the grounds in the vicinity of Braemar Castle
began to assume a very gay and animated appearance.
Precisely at three o'clock the carriages, containing
the Queen, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, the
Prince of Wales, and other members of the Royal
Family and suite, arrived at the Castle, immediately
followed by one containing her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, Prince Leiningen, and their suite.
For a considerable distance from the Castle the
road was lined with Highlanders, and as her M ijesty
drove up she received a right hearty Highland wel-
come. At the Castle gate her Majesty was received
by the Duke of Leeds, Mr. Farquhrrson, of Inver-
cauld, G-ineral the Hon. Sir Alexander Duff, and
Captain Forbes, and conducted to a seat which com-
manded the best view of the animated scene before
her.

The usual games of " putting" the stone, throwing
the hammer, tossing the caber, &c., then commenced,
and seemed to afford her Majesty great amusement;
but that which seemed to give the greatest satisfaction
not only to the Queen, but to all present, was the
foot race to the top of the high and remarkably steep
hill which faces the Castle. Eighteen stalwart High-
landers started and mounted the steep aclivity in fine
style, and the desperate struggle between several of
the men as they ran or rather scrambled up the bill,
afforded infinite satisfaction to all the lovers of High-
land sports and pastimes.
• After this race her Majesty and the rest of the
Royal Family entered the Castle, and witnessed the
dancing of Highland reels, Strathspeys, and the sword
dance. The latter difficult one was executed by a
son of Mr. Farquharson's, of Invercauld, in a very
neat manner, and seemingly highly satisfactory to her
Majesty. Shortly after this the Royal Family drove
off for Balmoral, amidst the deafening cheers of the
Highlanders and all present.
A ball in the evening concluded the amusements,
and was attended by most of the nobility and gentry
resident in the country.
Among the company on the esplanade of the Castle,
exclusive of her Majesty and suite, and the retinue of
her Royal Highness the Duchess of K'nt, were the
Duke and Duchess of Leeds and the Misses Lane
Fox, General the lion. Sir Alexander Duff and Lady
Duff, James Farquharson, Esq., of Invercauld, Mrs.
Farquharson and family, Brook, Esq. and Mrs.
Brook, J. L. Ricardo, E,q., M.P., and Mrs. Ricardo,
James Duff, Esq., M.P., and Lady Agnes Duff,
George S. Duff, Esq., M.P., &c., &c.
London, England, 1850-09-14

FINAL HEAT.

Thomas de Wardt
'Mel' Coy
They were scull and scull for a short distance, when
De Wardt gradually drew away, and wouleasily.

COURT CIRCULAR.
BALMORAL, SEPT. 11.

Her 111,jesty and his Royal. Highness Prince Al-
bert went to-day to Loch-na-gar. The lion. Miss
Lennox was in attendance on her Majesty.
The Prince of \Vales went out riding, attended by
Mr. Birch. The Princess Royal, Princess Alice, and
Prince Alfred, writ out walking.
The dinner party this evening will include her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, his Serene
Highness the Prince of Leiningen, Prince Ernest of
Leiningen, and the Duke and Duchess of Leeds.

Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening from
the Colonial-office for the Governor of Canada, and
also for the Governors of the other North American
Colonies.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE DUKE OF

WELLINGTON.

His Grace the Duke of Wellington yesterday after-
noon about two P.M., as he was returning from Dover
to Walmer Castle, very narrowly escaped an accident.
When about a quarter of a mile east of Dover Castle,
on the Deal-road, the post-horses in his Grace's car-
riage suddenly took fright at the sight of some papers
(songs and ballads) posted for sale during the races,
upon a board by the roadside. The post-boy lost
command of his horses, and the carriage was preci-
pitated from the road down a declivity of about two
fret, into a stubble field. One of the horses fell, and
the post-boy was thrown down under the carriage,
but escaped unhurt. Two officers of the Royal Navy
who were at the time walking on the roadside imme-
diately came up and assisted the gallant Duke out of
his carriage. The veteran general on this, as on all
occasions heretofore in which he has been exposed to
danger, exhibited a cool, steady, and unruffled bear-
ing. His only words were addressed to tho post boy,
commanding him to proceed at once to Walmer.

On Tuesday there was launched from Messrs.
Napier's building-yard. Govan, a very- beautifully modelled
steam-ship, built f.jr the Glasgow and Londonderry Steam-
Packet Company. At a few minutes before full tide, Miss
Knight, the daughter of Mr. Charles Knight, the eminent
Loudon publisher, having taken her station at the bow, the
ceremony of christening was gone through, by naming the
good ship " The Rose." The last dogshores were then
knocked away, and the noble vessel glided gently into the
waters of the Clyde. Her burthen is 490 tons, and the
engine power will be equal to 200 horses.—North British

Rear-Admiral Dundas, C. 8., M.P., and Lady
Emily Dundas, have returned to the Gallant Admiral's offi-
cial residence, at the Admiralty, from a continental tour.'
London, England, 1850-09-14

FINAL iIEAT.

Thomas do Wardt
'Men Coy
They were scull and scull fora short distance, whs u
De Wardt gradually drew away, and wonEeasily.

COURT CIRCULAR.
BALMORAL, SEPT. 11.
Her Majesty and his Royal: Highness Prince Al-
bert went to-day to Loch-na-gar. The lion. Miss
Lennox was in attendance on her Majesty.
The Prince of Wales went out riding, attended by
Mr. Birch. The Princess Royal, Princess Alice, and
Prince Alfred, went out walking.
The dinner party this evening will include her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, his Serene
highness the Prince of Leiningen, Prince Ernest of
Leiningen, and the Duke and Duchess of Leeds.

Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening from
the Colonial-office for the Governor of Canada, and
also for the Governors of the other North American
Colonies.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE DUKE OF

WELLINGTON.

His Grace the Duke of I'Veldington yesterday after-
noon about two P.M, as he w as returning from Dover
to Walrner Castle, very narrowly escaped an accident.
When about a quarter of a mile east of Dover Castle,
on the Deal-road, the post-horses in his Grace's car-
riage suddenly took fright at:the sight of some papers
(songs and ballads) posted for sale during the races,
upon a biard by the roadside. The post-boy lost
command of his horses, and the carriage WAR preci-
pitated from the road down a declivity of about two
feet, into a stubble field. One of the horses fell, and
the post-boy was thrown down under the carriage,
but escaped unhurt. Two officers of the Royal Navy
who were at the time walking on the roadside imme-
diately came up and assisted the gallant Duke out of
his carriage. The veteran general on this, as on all
occasions heretofore in which he has been exposed to
danger, exhibited a cool, steady, and unruffled bear-
ing. His only words were addressed to the post-boy,
commanding him to proceed at once to Wishner.

On Tuesday there was launched from Messrs.
Napier's building-yard, Govan, a very beautifully modelled
steam-ship, bui!t far the Glasgow and Londonderry Steam-
Packet Company. At a few minutes before full title, Miss
Knight, the daughter of Mr. Charles Knight, the eminent
London publisher, having taken her station at the bow, the
ceremony of christening was gone through, by naming the
good ship " The Rose. The last dogshores were then
knocked away, and the noble vessel glided gently into the
waters of the Clyde. Her burthen is 490 tons, and the
et!.:.•i!le power will be equal to 20U horEes.--Nurdi British
Nail.

Rear-Admiral. Dundas, C. 8., MT, and Lady
Emily Dundas, have returned to the Gallant Admiral's efli-
dal residence, A the Admiralty, from a coutinental tour.
London, England, 1850-09-14

faced wedders, numbering 1,100, were bought by the
Messrs. Walton at 255. 6d. A lot of 300 hogs of a
very superior kind were bought by Mr. D. Niven,
Haddiogton, for Mr. Reid, Deem, and Mr. Archibald
Ainslie, Dodridge, at 255. a head.

PRICES OF SHARES.

IN BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTUER COM,

PANIES' STOCK.
From the Official List.

PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENDIG

LONDON. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13.

JOINT-STOCX 113/1.8785.

Dividend
. per

Name of Company.

Amount
of
Share.

Aiinam.

Australasia ..... • • • • •
Britsh North American
Ceylon • • • • .. • • • • • • • •
Commercial of Londoa
C010nia1........
Gloucestershire - • • • • •
lonian •
Londn and Wastminstr

London Joint-Stock . • •
Provincialof Ireland..

Ditto, New.• . • • • . • .
National of Ireland ..
Nat. Provnclal of Eng.
Ditto, New. • • • • • •.
South Australia ......
Union of Australia ..

Ditto •• •• •• •• •• ••
Union of L0nd0n.....
Union of Madrid .....
London, England, 1850-09-14

WORSHIP-STREET.

A middle-aged man, name 1 Edward Peake, de-
scribed as a greengrocer, was placed at the bar before
Mr. Hammill, charged with having wantonly and
maliciously set fire to his wife's clothes, with intent
to do her some serious bodily injury.
Police-constable Mackay, G 28, stated, that while
on duty in Mill's-court, Curtain-road, at II o'clock
on the preceding evening, he heard loud cries of
" Murder," and " Police,' proceeding from one of the
houses, in front of which several persons were as-
sembled, and after knocking repeatedly at the door to
no purpose, he at length forced open the parlour
window, and on entering the apartment he found the
prisoner's wife crouching down in a corner with her
dress in a blaze. He succeeded with some difficulty
in extinguishing the flames, shortly after which the
prisoner made his appearance, and was instantly
charged by his wife with having wilfully set fire to
her clothes. She proceeded to state that she had had
some slight altercation with her husband, in the
course of which he suddenly displaced the iron plate,
which was red hot, from the back of the stove, and
flung it against the lower part of her dress, which was
instantly ignited, and that be then hastily left the
house without affording her any assistance. On hear.,
ing bis wife's statement the husband declared that
it was a complete fsbrication, but, as she persistei in
the accusation, witness took him into custody, and
the woman, who appeared dreadfully injured about the
lower part of her person, was at once conveyed to the
hospital.
A portion of the scorched fragments of the woman's
dress was produced by the officer, who also handed
in a certificate from Mr. William Henderson, house
surgeon of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, stating that
she was suffering from severe burns over her back
and thighs, and was wholly unable to attend to give
evidence.

In answer to the charge the prisoner earnestly pro-
tested his innocence, and declared that he was absent
from home upwards of two hours before the occur-
rence took place. He was sorry to say that his wife
was a woman of the most intemperate habits, and he
hal no doubt whatever that she accidentally set fire to
her clothes while in a state of intoxication.
Mr. ['AMAMI. said that it was his duty to remand
the prisoner for a week, but had no objection to accept
bail for hii appearance, himself in 401., and two sure-
ties in 20/. each.

CLERKENWELL.
Mr. Tindall, one of the Commissioners of Sewers,
and a parish officer of Clerkenwell, residing in Lloyd's-
square, applied to Mr. Tyrwhitt for his advice under
the following singular circumstances ;--He said, that
London, England, 1850-09-14

245.
51. per cent.
71. per cent.
61. per cent.
Si. per cent.
151 per cent.
61. per cent.
61. per cent.

61. per cent.
81. per cent.
81. per cent.'
51. per cent.'
61. per cent.
51. per cent.
61. per cent.
6/. per cent.
61. per cent.
61. per cent.
London, England, 1850-09-14

vanced to 941. 10c., but subsequently declined to 93c.
80c.; the Three per Cents. closed at 58f. 5c.; and the
New Roman Loan at 781 f.

BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STUCK EKOHANGE, SEPT. 13.

Boulogne and Amiens, VA—Central of France (Orleans
and Vierzon), —=Northern of France, 14%—Paris and
Orleans, 31—Paris and Strasbourg, 714.

GERMANY.

There is no rest for the wicked ; no sooner was the
arrival of HAYNAU at Cologne known than the people
assembled for the purpose of " bettering the example"
set them by the London draymen, and the " Austrian
woman flogger" again owed his escape to the police,
to whom he gave himself in charge, and who pro•
tected him.

The Emperor of AUSTRIA left Vienna on the 9th
for Toplitz. Baron MAYENDORF, the new Russian
Ambassador to Austria, has arrived at Vienna ;
Count MEDEM, his predecessor, left the city on
the 7th.

The Frankfort Zeitung publishes the following from
Cassel of the Bth :

" Five persons have been arrested for having torn
down the decree which declares the country in a state
of siege. M. Heise, the editor of the Frelons, has
escaped imprisonment by flight. The printing-office
of the IV eta Gazette of Hesse is still occupied militarily,
and the proprietor of the journal, M. Oetlecr, and
M. Sheet, the printer, were threatened with imprison-
ment if they made the slightest resistance. This
morning all the numbers of- this journal were seized.
A complaint has been addressed to the Ministry on the
subject, and it is expected that a civil action will be
commenced. Last evening the permanent commission
of the States addressed to the public prosecutor the fol-
lowing indictment against the Minister of State, M. de
Hassenrflug, Major do Haynau, and Councillor do
Baumbsch, in consequence of the decree of the Elector,
which places the country in a state of war:—' The per-
manent commission sees in this decree a serious abuse
of power, and considers it even as a crime of high trea-
son, according to the terms of the decree of 14th Fe-
bruary, 1795, considering that it bas for its object to
do away with the organization and the constitution of the
country. It has, in consequence, resolved to impeach
the Ministers for a violation of Art. 61 of the Commis-
sion, and requests the public prosecutor to proceed con-
formably to paragraph 75 of the law of judicial organi-
zation, and to immediately arrest the accused: The
public prosecutor then replied as follows: —"rhe public
prosecutor recognises in the acts of the Ministers of
which the permanent commission of the states complains,
a violation of the constitution; but Ministers who violate
the constitution cannot be inspeeched but by the states,
and not by the permanent commission, and only before
the high court. Consequeotly the demand of the con:-
mission for the arrest and impeachment of the Ministers
cannot be followed up.' A letter of the 9th says that
although the public prosecutor has rejected the charge
brought against the Ministers the Procurator-General
has ordered the Ministers to be arrested. At Hanau the
municipal council refused to publish the last decree of
the Government."
London, England, 1850-09-14

GUILDHALL.

Augustus Robinson was placed at the bar for final
examination before Alderman Challis, charged with
fraudulently obtaining 951. by forged cheques, drawn
on Sir John W. Lubbock and Co.'s bank, witli in-
tent to defraud Mr. Charles Keyser, of the Stock
Exchange, by whom the cheques were purported to
have been drawn.

Alderman CHALLIS said he should commit the pri-
soner for trial on the charge of embezzling the sum
of 201., and also that of stealing a cheque-book.
Prisoner declined entoring on his defence before the
trial, and he was accordingly fully committed.
BOW-STREET.
Jane Collinson, a servant girl, who carried in her
arms a male infant afflicted with the hooping cough,
was brought before Mr. Jardine for threatening to
drown herself and child in the ornamental water of
St. James's park.
The prisoner had been observed in an apparently
dejected state on one of the seats in the park. She
requested a little girl to take her baby, and then
turned towards the water; but the distressing cries
of the child induced her to go back and take it up
again. She then threw its hat and pelisse upon the
ground, wrapt it in her bosom, and declared she
would drown herself and the baby also; but a young
woman named Maria Maring, and others, arrived in
time to prevent her jumping in. Afar this she de-
clared that although defeated then the would ulti-
mately effect her purpose.
The prisoner fur some time obstinately refused to
answer any questions, but denied that she had any
intention to destroy herself or child. Ultimately she
stated that the baby was fourteen months old, and
was born in Shored itch workhouse. Ever since it
was four months old she had paid a woman 4s.
a week to keep it, but lately, owing to the child's ill-
ness, she had been compelled to take it back again,
as the woman refused to have it any longer without
increased payment. She had since seen a woman
who had promised to take it on Sunday next. The
prisoner added that she had nn friends or relations in
London, hut had been in service. She had a sister at
Gravesend, hut they were not friendly, and had not
spoken to each other for three years.
Mr. JARDINE directed a constable to take her to
St. Margaret's workhouse, where the child would
receive proper attention, and the case might be in-
quired into.
Two women, named Lynch and Donoghue, begging
impostors, were charged with committing several rob-
beries.

Horsford, the mendicity officer, stated that the pri-
soners were in the habit of calling at the residences
of benevolent ladies and gentlemen, and presenting
blank forms of admission to hospitals, which they
begged to have filled up for the benefit of sick relatives
who were dying from poverty and neglect. During
the absence of the servant with the certificate the
prisoners usually disappeared with anything that might
happen to be available in the hall. In this way a
coat had been stolen by them from 33, Bloomsbury-
square, and other cases could be established if time
were granted to collect the necessary evidence.
The prisoners were accordingly remanded for a
week.
London, England, 1850-09-14

GUILDHALL.

Augustus Robinson was placed at the bar for final
examination before Alderman Challis, charged with
fraudulently obtaining 951. by forged cheques, drawn
on Sir John W. Lubbock and Co.'s bank, with in-
tent to defraud Mr. Charles Keyser, of the Stock
Exchange, by whom the cheques were purported to
have been drawn.

Alderman CHALLIS said he should commit the pri-
soner for trial on the charge of embezzling the sum
of 201., and also that of stealing a cheque-book.
Prisoner declined entering on his defence before the
trial, and he was accordingly fully committed.
London, England, 1850-09-14

BOW-STREET.

Jane Collinson, a servant girl, who carried in her
arms a male infant afflicted with the hooping cough,
was brought before Mr. Jardine for threatening to
drown herself and child in the ornamental water of
St. James's-park.

The prisoner had been observed in an apparently
dejected state on one of the seats in the park. She
requested a little girl to take her baby, and then
turned towards the water; but the distressing cries
of the child induced her to go back and take it up
again. She then threw its hat and pelisse upon the
ground, wrapt it in her bosom, and declared she
would drown herself and the baby also; but a young
woman named Maria Maring, and others, arrived in
time to prevent her jumping in. After this she de-
clared that although defeated then she would ulti-
mately effect her purpose.
The prisoner for some time obstinately refused to
answer any questions, but denied that she had any
intentio❑ to destroy herself or child. Ultimately she
stated that the baby was fourteen months old, and
was born in Shoreditch workhouse. Ever since it
was four months old she had paid a woman 4s.
a week to keep it, but lately, owing to the child's ill-
ness, she had been compelled to take it back aga'.n,
as the woman refused to have it any longer without
increased payment. She had since seen a woman
who had promised to take it on Sunday next. The
prisoner added that she had no friends or relations in
London, but had been in service. She had a sister at
Gravesend, but they were not friendly, and had not
spoken to each other for three years.
Mr. JARDINE directed a constable to take her to
St. Margaret's workhouse, where the child would
receive proper attention, and the case might be in-
quired into.
Two women, named Lynch and Donoghue., begging
impostors, were charged with committing several rob-
beries.

Horsford, the mendicity officer, stated that the pri-
soners were in the habit of calling at the residences
of benevolent ladies and gentlemen, and presenting
blank forms of admission to hospitals, which they
begged to have filled up for the benefit of sick relatives
who were dying from poverty and neglect. During
the absence of the servant with the certificate the
prisoners usually disappeared with anything that might
happen to be available in the hall. In this way a
coat had been stolen by them from 33, Bloomsbury-
square, and other cases could be established if time
were granted to collect the necessary evidence.
The prisoners were accordingly remanded for a
week.
London, England, 1850-09-14

SWITZERLAND.

The following letter has been published, addressed
by the King of PRUSSIA to the inhabitants of Neuf-
chatel :

" I. have received the numerous addresses, in which
my faithful people in Neufchatel have chosen, in spite
of all the difficulties of their present position, to express
the grief they feel in contemplating the attempt of
May 21. In thanking them fur this manifestation, I
tale occasion to reiterate my firm resolution not to
abandon, tut to re-estsch&h, as soon as circumstances
shall permit, an authority which I have never exercised
hut for the good of my principality. lam convinced
that He who has protected me and lengthened my days
will also help me to improve them by terminating the
revolution which now oppresses you. Remain, then,
faithful and patient, and expect deliverance.
" Sans Souci, June, 1850. . .

(Signed) " FREDERICK WILLIAM
" To my faithful subjecti in the Princpality
of Neufchatel."

TURKEY.

Accounts have teen received from Constantinople
to the 24th ult.

On the 22d the British Ambassador, Sir STRAT-
FORD CANNING, was admitted to a private audience
by the SULTAN. He had the honour of submitting a
letter from Queen VICTORIA announcing the birth of
Prince ARTHUR. The Netherlands Minister, M
MOLLERAS, was also presented to the SULTAN, and
delivered two autograph letters from the King of the
NETNERLHNDS—the first announcing the death of
Prince MAURICE ; and the second containing the
KING'S answer to a letter from the SULTAN, with
WhiCh MEHEMET Au, Ambassador Extraordinary
from the Porte to London, had been sent in a similar
capacity to the Hague, for the purpose of congratu-
lating the KING on his accession.
Several important changes have taken place in the
administration of the ;provinces by au Imperial re-
script under date of the 20d1.
Klemm PACHA has been appointed Governor of
Koniah and Widdin, SELIM PACHA Governor of
Cberzur, and Ilmmi PAcnA Governor of Rivandiz.

From Bosnia we learn that OMER PACIIA, who is
still in Sargjuvo, hrs published the firman of the
Gran Vizier in the presence of the Bosnian Boyers.
The firman orders that the tithes, hitherto levied by
the landed proprietors for themselves, shall in future
be paid by them into the public exchequer ; that the
Spahis shall repair instantly to the army ; that there
shall be a general conscription of the whole male popu-
lation, from the age of twelve to forty, without respect
to creed or rank.
London, England, 1850-09-14

REPORT OP CAPTAIN CHADI9, C.D., DATED HER MA-
JESTY'S SUR" EXCELLENT, POITSMOUTII, AUGUST
7, 1846.
Sir,—The Ruby iron steam-boat having been given
over to me for the purpose of ascertaining the effect
of shot on vessels so constructed, I have the honour
to report that she was yesterday placed about 450
yards from this ship, when the practice on her was
made, as shown in the accompanying table. The shot
going through the exposed or near side generally
makes a clean smooth bole of its own size, which
might be readily stopped ; and even where it strikes
a rib, it has much the same effect ; but on the oppo-
site side all the mischief occurs; the shot meets with
BO little resistance that it must inevitably go through
the vessel; and should it strike on a rib on the oppo-
site side the effect is terrific, tearing off the iron sheets
to a very considerable extent; and even those shot
that go clean through, the fracture being on the off
side, the rough edges are outside the vessel, preclud-
ing the possibility almost of stopping
them. Splin-
ters from the near side are very few, but severe;
they are not, however, by any means so destructive
as a shot passing through a body of timber.
As it is most probable steam-vessels will engage
directly end on, I have thought it desirable to try to-
day what the effect of shot would be on this vessel so
placed, and it has been such as might be expected ;
each shot cutting
iron plates away sufficient to sink the vessel in an
instant. away the ribs, and tearing the
As the Lords of the Admiralty intend visiting this
pert shortly, I propose, should it meet your approba-
tion, leaving the vessel on the mud for their Lord-
ships' inspection, that they may not only see the effect
shot produces on iron vessels, but judge of the com-
parative damage between the 32-pounder, or the
6-inch shot, the 8-inch shot, and the 10-inch shot.
I have, &c. (Signed) H. D. CHADS, Captain.
Admiral Sir Charles Ogle, Bart., Portsmouth.
The next experiment was to ascertain the resist-
ance that iron plates of different thicknesses would
make against musketry, canister, and grape-shot; and
it will be observed that a trial was also made with
oak plank, in order that the two materials might
be fairly tested. The following is Captain Chads'
report :

Her Majesty's ship Excellent, Nov. 6, 1849.
Sir,—ln obedience to the directions of the Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty of the 30th tilt., I
have carried out experiments to test the resistance
that iron plates of different thicknesses would make
against musketry, canister, and grape-shot, and at the
same time I have done so with an oak plank, that a
comparison may be made of the two materials. I un-
derstand plates of 6-Bths are used in the bends and
iths in the topsides of the Birkenhead, and iths in
the bends, and 4 Bths in the topsides of the Recruit.
A marine's percussion musket was used, with a charge
of 4} drams of powder, at forty yards.
London, England, 1850-05-18

CREI%IORNE GARDENS.

, A splendid dinner in celebration of the opening of
these delightful gardens was given yesterday evening
in the Grand Banquetting Hall, by the enterprising
director, Mr. T. B. Simpson, who afforded on this
occasion an admirable foretaste of the excellence
which under such a well-known and accomplished
caterer will undoubtedly characterise the dining and
general department throughout the ensuing season.
Covers were laid for 300 guests, and there was a
profusion of the choicest viands, with cataracts of
champagne. After the usual loyal toasts were drunk,
the health of Mr. Simpson was hailed with enthu-
siastic cheers, and eloquently responded to by that
excellent gentleman in feeling and energetic lan-
guage. Indeed, the management of this most de-
servedly popular place of recreation and harmless
gaiety, the attractions of which will be found
to be considerably increased this summer,
could not possibly have fallen into more zealous or
efficient hands than those of the host of the Albion.
Ihe chairman, Mr. Smith, likewise took occasion to
pay some very felicitous compliments to the licensing
magistrates, and to the members of the Fourth Estate.
Some glees, magnificently sung by that favourite
leader of harmony, Mr. J. Green, and his talented
troupe, Mr. S. Jones, the Musters Wall, &c., and a
couple of ci,mic songs, interspersed with most crimi-
nal conundrums, by Mr. Sharpe, contributed greatly
to the festivity of the banquet,

" And all went merry- as A marriage bell."
London, England, 1850-05-18

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DR. LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH
AND MATURITY.-WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON
STEEL.

,Tospablished, and may be had in French or English, in a Sealed
Navelope, 25. 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, which enervate
the physical and wental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural
feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical
Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestion,
whether arising from these causes, close study, or the Influence of
tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis,
Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting item
Indis-
cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the
Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs,
explaining their stractu: as, uses, and ftmetions, and the various
injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and
infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D.,
87. BEDFORD-SQUARE. LONDON.

Doctor of Medicine. Matriculated Member of the University of Xdin-
burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member
of the London Hospital Medical Society, &o.
This work contains an accurate and cotnplete 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 fear of applying 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 for assistance where
alone it can be procured. Dr. L.PMERT 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.

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THIRTY-FIRST EDITION.
IE ustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Eagravinqs on Steel.

ON PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA-

PACITY, AND IM I'EDESIENTS TO MARRIAGE.
Yew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or
by post, direct from the Establ•shment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps,
rp HE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
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PAST 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive in-
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mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative
incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings.
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the primary or secondary form. and contains explicit directions for
heir treatment. This section is illustrated by seventeen Coloured
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simple application, by which the danger of infection is obviated.
This important part of the Work should not escape the reader's
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BANKRUPTS.

Henry Scholefield, chemist and druggist, Clare, Suf-
folk, to surrender, May 29 and Juno 25, at twelve, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Stansfield, official assignee;
shield and Harwood, Queen. street, Cheapside.
John Winn, gas fitter, Charlotte-street, Blackfriars-
road, May 27, at half-past two, and June 29, at twelve,
at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham, official assignee,
Coleman-street; Weeks, Cook's-court, Lincoln's Inn;
Smith and James, Birmingham.
Theodore de Rumigny, commission agent, St. Mil-
dred's-court, City, June 3, at half-past twelve, and July
2, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham,
official assignee, Coleman-street; Lawrence and Plows,
Old Jewry Chambers.
John Moody, stock-manufacturer, Aldersgate-street,
May 24, and June 28, at twelve, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Cannel), official assignee, Birchin-lane ; Law-
rence and Plows, Old Jewry Chambers.

Claxton Searle, timber merchant, Hall-street, City-
road, May 30 and July 6, at half-past twelve, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Pennell, official assignee, Guild-
hall-chambers, Basinghall-street; Dimes, Bread-street,
Cheapside.
James Woods, tailor, Conduit-street, Bond-street,
May 25, at half past eleven, and June 27, at two, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman-
street-buildings, Moorgate-street; Wilkinson and Co.,
John street, Oxford-street.

William Walford, common brewer, Wolverhampton,
May 30 and Jane 27, at twelve, at the Birmingham Dis-
trict Court. Whitmore, official assignee, Birmingham;
Harrison, Birmingham. _ _

George Bailey, ribbon manufacturer, Coventry, May
27, and June 24, at sieves, at the Birmingham District
Court. Whitmore, official assignee, Birmingham;
Troughton. Lea, and Lea, Coventry.
James Webster, engineer, Leicester, May 24, and
June 21, at ten, at the Birmingham District Court.
Blttleston, official assignee, Nottingham ; Gregory,
Leicester.

John Hill, jun., innkeeper, Malmesbury, June 1 and
29, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Hutton,
official assignee, Bristol; Pyke, Lincoln's Inn•fields ;
Abbot, Bristol.

Thomas Cowgill, grocer, Bradford, June 4 and 25, at
eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Hope, official as-
signee, Leeds; Lees and Humble, Bradford; Bond and
Barwick, Leeds.

William rassmore, tailor, Leeds, May 30, and June
28, at eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Young, offi-
cial assignee, Leeds • Upton, Leeds.
James Mellor, haberdasher, Manchester, May 31 and
June 27, at twelve, at the Manchester District Court.
Hobson, official assignee, Manchester ; Blair, Man:
cheater.

John Hawley, confectioner, Liverpool, May 23 and
June 20, at eleven., at the Liverpool District Court.
Turner, official assignee, Liverpool; Walters and Son,
Basinghall•street.
James Hurry, wine merchant, Liverpool, May 30 and
June 27. at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court.
Bird, official assignee, Liverpool; Pemberton, Liverpool.
George Charnock, baker, West Derby, near Liver-
pool, June 3 and 24, at eleven, at the Liverpool District
Court. Morgan, official assignee, Liverpool ; Kaye,
Liverpool.
London, England, 1850-05-18

FOR STOPPING DECAYED TEETH.
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Teeth, however large the cavity. It is placed in the tooth in
soft state, without any pressure or pain, and soon becomes as hard
the enamel, and will remain firm in the tooth for many years
rendering extraction unnecessary, and arresting the further progress
f decay. All persons can use Mr. Howard's Succedaneum them-
selves with ease, as Rill directions are enclosed. Price 2s. 6d.
Prepared only by Mr. Howard, Surgeon Dentist, 17, George-
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London, England, 1850-05-18

GERMANY.

The Cabinet of Vienna has formally protested
against the admission of the Prussian Plenipotentiary
at Frankfort as the representative of the Union of
Erfurth.

The Cologne Gazette states that Messrs. MONTEUF.•
rim and H. GAGERN are designated as the future
Ministers of the German Bund. The Parliament, it
adds, is to be convoked for the month of June.
London, England, 1850-05-18

NEW EDITION, CORRECTED TO 1850.
Just published, in foolscap Bvo., price 55., cloth,
BANFIELD and WELD'S STTISTICAL
COMPANION for 1850: exhibiting the most interesting
Facts in Moral and Intellectual, Vital, Economical, and Political
Statistics, at Home and Abroad. Corrected to the Present Time.

" We entertain a confident belief that the little work before us
will be received with a hearty welcome, relating as it does to things
social, mercantile, rural, fiscal, geographical, medical, and political ;
in short, to every subject about which civilised society is interested.
It will also be a useful guide to the investigators of statistical
evidence, by showing in what direction there is the most pressing
necessity that inquiries should be directed."—Gardeners' Chronicle.
London, England, 1850-05-18

the date of the several leases, the fines and rents re-
ceived by the Archbishop or Bishop, and the names of
the parties to whom leases- have been granted. As it
appears by the return of incomes made in 1845, that
the net income of the Bishop of London was re-
duced from 14,5101. 9s. 4d. in 1847, to 12,481/. Bs.
in 1843, notwithstanding the Paddington estate was
built upon during that interval, and the Bishop of Exe-
ter's net income fell from 2,1361. Os. 9d in 1837, to 341/.
10s. sd. in 1843, to ask whether any reasons were given
for such diminutions, and if so, to what causes they are
attributable ? He desired to know when the Ecclesias-
tical Commissioners purposed making any report of their
proceedings, no report having been made for three years.
Lord J. RUSSELL was understood to say the returns
on this subject were made by the Ecclesiastical Commis-
sioners septennially, and that the period for making the
next return would be in 1851, when the information de-
sired by the Hon. Baronet would probably be furnished.
LANDLORD AND TENANT (IRELAND) BILL:
Mr. SHARMAN CRAWFORD asked Lord John
Russell on what day after the recess it was intended to
propose the second reading of the Landlord and Tenant
(Ireland) Bill?
Lord JOHN RUSSELL said the• matter was in the
hands of his Hon. Friend the Secretary fur Ireland. He
(Lord John Russell) could not fix the day for the second
reading of the Bill.
BUOYS IN THE SOUTH CHANNEL.

Mr. HUME asked the First Lord of the Admiralty
whether any measures had been adopted to meet the
wishes of ;the inhabitants of Southport (as laid before
this House in petition) respecting replacing of the buoys
in the South Channel, which were removed in 1846, and
the removal of which has led to loss and to great incon-
venience to the commerce of that port and channel?
Sir F. BARING said the matter was one in which the
Admiralty could not directly interfere.
STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH SOUTH
AMERICA.

LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1850.
London, England, 1850-05-18

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE

OF FRIDAY.
WHITEHALL, MAY 15, 1850.
The Queen has been pleased to constitute and appoint
the Right Honourable Robert Montgomery Lord Bel-
haven to be her Majesty's High Commissioner to the
General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
WHITEHALL, MAY 15.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend
Richard Dawes, M.A., to the Deanery of the Cathedral
Church of Hereford, void by the death of Doctor John
Merewether, late Dean thereof.
FOREIGN•OFFICE, MAY 15.

The Queen has been pleased to approye of M. Jean
Zsimi as Consul at Malta for his Majesty the King of
Greece.

WAR-OFFICE, MAY 17.

sth Regiment of Dragoon Guards—Richard Temple
Godman, Gent., to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Raiford,
promoted, May 17.
10th Light Dragoons—John Edmond Severne, Gent,
to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Clements, promoted,
May 17.
14th Light Dragoons—Henry Topbam Clements,
Gent., to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Smith, promoted,
May 17.
15th Light Dragoons—Cornet James Edward Vivian
to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Clancy, who retires;
George Barrington Brice, Gent., to be Cornet, by pur-
chase, vice Vivian, May 17.
Ist Regiment of Foot—Henry Augustus Williams,
Gent., to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Draper, who re-
signs, May 17.
4th Foot—Lieutenant John Lennox McAndrew to be
Captain, by purchase, vice Faunce, promoted in the S.
Helena Regiment; Ensign Octavius Yorke Cocks to be
Lieutenant, by purchase, vice McAndrew; Henry Ed-
ward Forster, Gent., to be Ensign, by purchase,
vice Knott, appointed Adjutant, May 17 ; Peter
Wright Breton, Gent., to be Ensign, by purchase, vice
Cocks, promoted, May H.
10th Foot—George Churchill Bartholomew, Gent., to
be Ensign, by purchase, vice Whaite, promoted, May 17.
12th Foot—Morley Caulfield Saunders, Gent., to be
Ensign, by purchase, vice Robson, promoted, May 17.
15th Foot—Richard Roxborough Moore, Gent., to be
Ensign, by purchase, vice Cowper, promoted, May 17.
28th Foot—Captain Frederick Huey, from the 40th
Foot, to be Captain, vice Gorle, who exchanges; Ensign
Thomas Henry Leckonby Phipps, from the 68th Foot,
to be Ensign, vice Halyburton, who exchanges, May 17.
29th Foot—Lieutenant William Francis Stehelin to
be Captain, without purchase, vice Handfield, deceased;
Ensign Edward Hazlofoot Paske to be Lieutenant, vice
Stehelin, March 3.
30th Foot—Lieutenant Frederick Augustus Edwardes
to be Captain, by purchase, vice L iwry, who retires ;
Ensign Charles Mingaye Green to he Lieutenant, by
purchase, vice Edwardes, May 17.
31st Foot—Kenneth Bruce Stuart, Gent., to be En-
sign, by purchase, vice Pedder, promoted, May 17.
34th Foot—Abel Woodroire Boyce, Gent., to be En-
London, England, 1850-05-18

PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented against Sunday
labour in the Post-office.
Mr. THORNELY presented a petition from a place
in Staffordshire in favour of international arbitration.
Mr. DUNCAN. presented a petition from a place in
ScOtland in favour of the Health (Scotland) Bill.
Mr: C. LUSHINGTON presented a petition praying
for the abolition of church-rates.
, Mr. ORD presented a petition against the Marine
: Till from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Mr. ELLIOT presented a petition from Greenock,
signed by 1,168 persons against the Marriage Bill.
SHARNIAN CRAWFORD presented a petition
from the Anti-Slavery Society of Belfast praying for the
ey.-91U53i011 of Brazilian slave produce from this country;
a?!::6 a petition from Rochdale avinst restraints on the
hours of labour in factories.

/1
London, England, 1850-05-18

ARGYLL SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, Great
Windmill-street, St. James's.
Musical Director and Conductor, M. LAURENT, jun.
This ACADEMY, is NOW OPEN for the SUMMER SEASON.
Teaching by Professors Calkins, Franconi and Moxey.
For Terms of Private Tuition apply at the office.—Terms of Sub-
scription, fir morning and evening practice :—Six months, al. is.;
one month, 11. Is.; ins evening, Is.
The Academy will open for evening practice at Half-past Eight.
Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock, and the Band will not leave
the Orchestra till the usual hour of closing, Half-past Eleven.
London, England, 1850-05-18

NEW WORK BY MR. HENRY TAYLOR.
Just published, in fcp. Sao. price 6s. cloth,
THE VIRGIN WIDOW : a Play. By
HENRY TAYLOR, Author of "Philip Van Artevelde,"
" Edwin the Fair," &c.—By the same Author,
THE STATESMAN. Fcp. Bvo. price 6s Gd.
London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.