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RICHMOND and WEST-END JUNCTION
RAILWAY.
The Ilolders of Scrip in the above Railway, and the Public gene-
rally, are hereby informed that the OFFICES of this COMPANY
are REMOVED to No. 3, AIOORGATE-STREET, BANK.
Oct. 11, 1844. RICHARD MEADE, Secretary.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
The PROTEOSCOPE, an original Optieal Instrument, unli-
mited in its appliances to Nature and Art, a highly valuable addition
to LO.NGBOTTOM'S OPAQUE MICROSCOPE. The Pictorial Il-
lustration of the Passions, from Collins's Ode, with Vocal and Instru-
mental Music, is the first subject exhibited by the PHYSIOSCOPE,
at a Quarter to Five o'clock in the Afternoon, and at a Quarter to
Ten in the Evening. Dr. RYAN'S present daily Lecture is on
POISONS and their ANTIDOTES, at half-past Three, and on the
Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at a Quarter to
Nine. Professor BACHHOFFNER Lectures on the alternate Eve-
nings. The Lectures abound in Interesting Experiments. The
HYDRO-ELECTRIC MACHINE, DIVING-BELL and DIVER,
&c.—The Music is Composed and Conducted by T. WALLIS, Mus.
Doc. Admission, Is.; Schools, Half-price.

RICHMOND and WEST-END JUNCTION
RAILWAY,

The PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE of the RICHMOND and
WEST-END JUNCTION RAILWAY have to announce that the
PARLIAMENTARY DEEDS are now LYING for SIGNATURE
at the Offices, No. 3, Moorgate-street, and that the Scrip is now ready
for delivery in exchange for the Bankers' Receipts, the Holders of
which are hereby informed that the exchange must be effected, and
the deeds signed, on or before the 22d instant, or the deposit will be
absolutely forfeited.
The receipts must be left at the Offices for registry, between the
hours of Eleven and Four, and the corresponding Scrip certificates will
be delivered in exchange on the following day.
Due notice will be given when the deed will lie for signature at
Leeds and Manchester.

By order of the Committee,
RICHARD MEADE, secretary.
3, Meorgate•street, October 11, 1844.

EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY
COMPANY'S DEBENTURES, BONDS, and LOAN NOTES.
The DIRECTORS hereby give notice that they are ready to PAY
OFF such of the above Securities as bear an interest of Five per
Cent., and fall due In the years 1845 and 1846, and to grant other
Debentures in lieu of the same at the reduced rate of interest of Four
per Cent., and for such extended periods as may be agreed upon be-
tween the Company and the holders.
Applications to he made to the Secretary, at the Company's Offices,
Shoreditch Station.

By order of the Board,
A. BULKELEY, Secretary.
Offices, Shoredttch Station, October 11, 1844.

MONEY.— GRAND DISTRIBUTION of
70,1701. sterling, authorised by his IMPERIAL MAJESTY
and the GOVERNMENT of AUSTRIA.

.
The NEXT DRAWING of the IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN LOAN
will take place at Vienna on the 2d of DECEMBER.. and be paid in
British money. There are 700 prizes, of 23,0001., 5,0001., &c.; the
lowest prize 501. A few tickets, 31. each, shares, 125., with prospectus
—six tickets for 151.—may be obtained of Messrs. J. Straus and Co.,
Bankers and Receivers-General-office, 26, Bouverie-street, Fleet-
street, London.
Remittance can be made by Post-office order. Government lists
of the drawing will be sent to each purchaser. Office-hours from
twelve to three.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
26, CORNHILL, LONDON.
Capital 1.500,000.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
DIVISION OF PROFITS.
The steady success and increasing prosperity of the Society has
enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation declare a
second Bonus, averaging 60 per cent. on the amounts inve ed on each
Policy effected on the Profit scale.
EXAMPLES.

:1 Bonus Domain g. a rCa,
n added. Cub. 2- g ;
Pow.
aka
X X s. d. X s. d. f s. d. s. d. X s. ds
1837 170 9 3 77 5 1 12 3 9 346 2 3
60 1000 74 3 4 1838 144 2 2 64 5 6 916 4 296 13 4
1839 116 16 0 51 511 7 11 9 247 4 5

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in De-
cember of the present year.
This institution offers many important and substantial advan-
tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities.
The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borr)w, without ex-
pense or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid,
(see table) ; also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion
of his interests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances
fbr terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates.
F. FERGUSON CA.MROUX. Sec.

BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COM-
PANY, 1, Princes-street, Bank, London.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament (4 Vict., cap. 9.)
HALF CREDIT RATES OF PREMIUM.

Persons assured according to these rates are allowed credit (with.
out security) for half the amount of the first sever► Annual Pre.
miums, paying interest thereon at the rate of Five per Cent. per
Annum, with the option of paying off the Principal at any time, or
having the amount deducted from the sum assured when the Policy
becomes a claim.

Policies may thus be effected at lower rates than are generally
required for the term of seven years only ; whilst the holders have
the same security for the payment of their claims, whenever death
may happen, as if they paid double the amount of premium, which
would be charged for assurances effected in the usual way.

Extract from the Half Credit Rates of Premium.
Annual Premium required for an Assurance of 1001., for the Whole

Age.

Term of Life.

IHalf Premium for Seven

Years.

£ a. d.
1 1 9
1 4 11
1 9 2
1 14 10
2 2 6
2 12 9
3 6 8

Whole Premium after
Seven Years.

X s. d.
2 3 6
2 9 10
2 18 4
3 9 8
4 5 0
5 5 6
9 13 4

PETER MORRISON, Resident Director.

THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' and GE-
NERAL FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
(Empowered by Act of Parliament.)
Adelaide-place, London-bridge • 444, West Strand.
23, Thistle-street, Edinburgh.
Waaon.buildings, and Mathew.street, Liverpool.
Great Bridgewater-street, Manehester.
The Company transact business in every department of Lifla and
Fire Assurance, in Annuities, Reversions, and Loans.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Acrusiy—J. T. Clement, Esq.
At the last Quinquennial Meeting there was added a bonus to the
Life Policies equal to 25 per cent. on the sums paid, and a bonus of
five per cent. to the Shares in addition to the payment of the annual
interest.
For the convenience of parties wishing to assure for a specific
sum, without a prospective bonus, a new table at lower rates has
been calculated, on which, as well as on the participating scale, one-
half the premium may remain on interest at 5 per cent. for five
years, thus enabling a person to assure his life for £l,OOO on the im-
mediate payment of the premium for £5OO only.
The following aro the annual premiums for the assurance of
1100 for the whole life, one-half of which may remain for five
years by merely paying the interest annually at 5 per cent.; and
should the policy become a claim in the interim, the amount due
will then be deducted.
Age 20 without profits... £1 13 0 with profits £l 18 0
30
40
50
For short periods the premiums are considerably lower, and for
any ages or contingencies net usually advertised, information may
be obtained on application to the Actuary or Secretary.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Company insures houses, furniture, stock in trade, farming
stock, and every description of personal property against loss or
damage by fire.
Tne Directors begs to remind their friends, whose premiums
bee= e due at Michaelmas, that no extra charge is made at this office
for the transfer of policies, and that they will be rated on terms
peculiarly favourable to parties insuring.
Insurances may he effected for any period of time ; if for seven
years, the premium and duty will only be charged for six.
Sept 28, 1844 W. T. FA wC E FT. Sec.

THE QUEEN AND HER ILLUS..
TRIOUS VISITOR.
(From the Court Circular.)
WINDSOR, FRIDAY. —At the royal banquet
on Thursday evening, the Queen had on her right
his Majesty Louis Philippe, her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Cambridge, the Hereditary Grand Duke
of Mecklenburg Strelitz, and the Countess St.
Aulaire. On the Queen's left were his Royal
Highness the Duke de Montpensier, the Lady in
Waiting, the Countess of Gainsborough, the Duke
of Buccleuch, the Marchioness of Exeter, and his
Excellency Count St. Aulaire. Prince Albert sat
opposite to her Majesty. On his Royal Highness's
right were her Royal: Highness the Duchess of
Kent, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge,
Madame Van de Weyer, and the Duke of Norfork ;
and on his Royal Highness's left were her Royal
Highness the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Meck-
lenburg Strelitz, Monsieur Guizot, the Duchess of
Norfolk, the Duke of Wellington, and the Countess
of Jersey.
His Majesty the King of the French received yes-
terday morning an address of congratulation upon
his arrival in this country, from the Mayor and Cor-
poration of the borough of Windsor.
The members of the Corporation arrived tin their
official robes shortly before ten o'clock, and were
conducted up the grand staircase to an ante-room,
and at half-past ten o'clock the Mayor and Corpora-
tion were ushered into the presence of his Majesty, in
the King's reception-room.
His Majesty, who was attired in a suit of black,
and wore the Grand Cordon and Star of the Legion
of Honor, received the deputation in the middle of
the apartment. His son, the Duke de Montpensier,
standing on his left side, slightly retired. Viscount
Sydney, Lord in Waiting on the King, stood on his
Majesty's right; and the Hon. Capt. Duncombe,
Groom in Waiting, stood on his left, both gentlemen
being habited in the Windsor uniform.
Mons. Guizot stood near the King, on his right,
wearing the insignia of an order of knighthood, and
his Excellency the Count St. Aulaire, his Majesty's
representative at the British Court, stood immediately
behind his Sovereign.
Admiral de Mackau, General Rumigni, General
Athalin, and other gentlemen of the King's suite, the
Count de Jarnac, Secretary to the Embassy, and also
Lord Charles Wellesley, Equerry in Waiting, were
in attendance.
The Corporation ranged themselves in a circle near
the King, the Mayor standing opposite, having the
Town-clerk on his right. The latter then read the
address of congratulation, and after wards gave it to
the Mayor, who, kneeling, presented it to the King.
His Majesty returned a most gracious answer to
the address, and then, advancing, made the circuit of
the circle, addressing the different members of the
Corporation; after which the deputation retired from
the royal presence.
After the reception of this address, his Majesty the
King of the French, the Queen, her Royal Highness
the Duchess of Cambridge, and her Royal Highness
the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Mecklenburgh
Strelitz, left the Castle for a drive in an open carriage
and four.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, and their
Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cambridge, the Here-
ditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, and
the Duke de Montpensier, occupied another open
carriage and four; and the Countess of Gainsbrough,
Lady Georgiana Bathurst, and the Earl of Jersey,
followed in a third carriage and four. Lord Byron,
Lord C. Wellesley, Major-General Weymss, and
Colonel Bouverie, attended on horseback.
The royal and august party drove past the Dairy
to the new royal gardens at Froginore, and after-
wards returned to the Castle.
The Lord Steward, the Marquis of Exeter, and
Lord George Lennox, received the distinguished
party, on their return at one o'clock, at the grand
entrance.
A Chapter of the most Noble Order of the Garter
having been summoned yesterdayafternoon at half-past
two o'clock, the Knights Companions assembled in the
guard chamber, and were robed by Mr. Hunter and
Mr. Ede in their magnificent mantles of purple
velvet, with the crimson velvet hoods.
The Prelate and the Chancellor of the Order wore
their mantles of purple velvet, and also the badge of
the Order.
The Register, Garter King-of-Arms, and the
Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, appeared in their
mantles of crimson satin, and wore their chains and
badges, Garter King-of-Arms also carrying his
sceptre.
The Sword of State was borne by Sir William
Martins, Gentleman Usher.
When the Queen was about to enter the throne-
room, the Knights passed from the guard chamber,
having been summoned by Garter King-of-Arms,
and passed into the grand reception-room, and were
then arranged, and waited until the Sovereign and
his Royal Highness Prince Albert were in the throne-
room. They were then called over by Garter, and,
with the officers of the order, proceeded into the pre-
sence of the Sovereign.
The Sovereign being seated in the chair of state,
the Knights Companions took their respective seats
at the table, the Prelate standing on the right hand
of her Majesty, the Chancellor on the left. The
Register and Black Rod stood at the bottom of the
table.
The Chancellor then acquainted the Sovereign that
Sir Charles George Young, Knight, Garter Principal
I King- of- Arms, was attending at the door, and humbly
prayed to be admitted to take the oath of office as
chief officer of arms of this most noble order. Gar-
ter, in his mantle, and wearing the chain and badge
of his office, was then, by the Queen's command, in-
troduced, and knelt, on the left hand side, near the
Sovereign • the oath was then administered to him
by the Chancellor; Garter, rising, made his obei-
sance to the Sovereign, and, having kissed hands,
withdrew to his place at the bottom of the table.
The Chancellor then, by command of her Ma-
jesty, read a new statute, dispensing with the existing
statutes, in as far as might be required for the especial
purpose therein-mentioned, decreeing, ordaining, and
enjoining, that his Majesty Louis Philippe, King of
the French, be declared a Knight of the Most Noble
Order of the Garter, any statute, decree, rule, or
usage to the contrary, notwithstanding.
The King of the French was thereupon, by the
Sovereign's command, conducted from his Majesty's
apartments to the chapter-room, between the two
Senior Knights Companions present, viz., his Royal
Highness Prince Albert and his Royal Highness the
Duke of Cambridge, preceded by Garter (bearing the
ensigns of the order upon a velvet cushion) and by
the Black Rod.
On entering the chapter-room his Majesty was re-
ceived by the Queen and the Knights Companions,
standing, and was seated in a chair of state on the
right hand of her Majesty.
The Queen then :murmurer] to the King or the
French that his Majesty had been declared elected a
Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
Garter, kneeling, presented the Garter to the
Sovereign, and her Majesty, assisted by his Royal
llighness Prince Albert and his Royal Highness
the Duke of Cambridge, buckled it on the left leg
of the King, the Chancellor pronouncing the ad-
monition.
Garter next presented, in like manner, the
Ribbon with the George, and the Queen, assisted
as before, put the same over the left shoulder of
the King, the Chancellor pronouncing the admonition.
Her Majesty thereupon gave the Accollade to the
King of the French, and his Majesty received the
congratulations of each of the Knights Companions
present, passing round the table, and shaking hands
with each.
The Knights of the Most Noble Order present were :
—His Royal Highness Prince Albert, his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Rut-
land, the Duke of Wellington, the Marquis of An-
glesey, the Duke of Devonshire, the Marquis of
Exeter, the Duke of Buccleuch, the Marquis of Lans-
downe, the Marquis of Westminster, the Duke of
Beaufort, the Duke of Buckingham, and the Marquis
of Salisbury.
The Officers of the Order present, were :—The
Prelate, the Bishop of Winchester ; the Chancellor,
the Bishop of Oxford ; the Register, the Hon. and
Very Rev. the Dean of Windor • Garter King-of-
Arms, Sir Charles Young ; and the Gentleman
Usher of the Black Rod, Sir Augustus William James
Clifford.
The Chapter table, around which the Knights were
seated, was covered with purple velvet, richly
trimmed with gold. The chairs of state for the Queen
and his Majesty Louis Philippe were richly carved
and gilt, and covered with purple velvet, as were also
the seats of the various Knights.
On the steps of the throne, which was immediately
behind the chair of state, in which her Majesty was
seated, stood Monsieur Guizot and Sir Robert Peel
also the Earl of Aberdeen, Admiral de Mackau,
General Athalin, General Rumigni, Colonel Dumas?,
?tz on one side,t de Jarnac, at d other gentlemen of the King s
u
At the other erg of the Garter-room,

were seated during the august ceremony, her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, her Royal Highness
the Duchess of Cambridge, and the Hereditary Grand
Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelitz ; and on the oppo-
site side were seated his Royal Highness the Duke
de Montpensier, and his Royal Highness the Here-
ditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh Strelitz.
The Countess of Gainsborough, Lady in Waiting ;
Lady Charlotte Dundas, Lady in Waiting on the
Duchess of Kent ; Lady G. Bathurst, in Waiting on
the Duchess of Cambridge; the Lord Steward, the
Lord Chamberlain, the Captain of the Hon. Corps of
Gentlemen-at-Arms, the Treasurer of the Household,
the Comptroller of the Household, Lord Byron, Lord
in Waiting, Sir George Couper, in Waiting on the
Duchess of Kent, and Baron Knesebeck, in Waiting
on the Duchess of Cambridge, stood behind the royal
circles. All the officers of the household appeared in
their full dress official costumes.

NOTICE to lIOLDERS of CALEDONIAN
RAILWAY SCRIP.
The PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE of the CALEDONIAN
RAILWAY COMPANY hereby intimate, that the Subscription
Contract required by the Standing Orders of Parliament to be en-
tered into preparatory to an application for .an Act, is now ready to
be executed, and that copies of it will lie for the Signatures of the
Scrip Holders, from 'Wednesday the 16th till Wednesday the 30th of
October current, both included, at the following places :
In London, at the Office of Henry Francis, Esq., 57, Threadneedle-
street.
Liverpool, at the Office of Messrs. Clay and Swift, Union-court.
Carlisle, at the Office of G. 0. 3louncey, Esq., Solicitor.
Edinburgh, at the Office of Messrs. Hope and Oliphant, W.S.
Glasgow, at the Office of Messrs. Mitchell and Co., 36, Miller-
street.
Lockerby, at the Office of James Davidson, Esq., 'Writer.
And the Provisional Committee require the Scrip Holders to sub-
scribe such Contract before the expiration of the above-mentioned
period, and give notice that the Shares and Deposits of such as fail to
do so will be liable to forfeiture, in terms of the provision in that
behalf contained in the Subscribers' agreement.
It will be necessary for Scrip Holders to produce their Scrip certi-
ficates, in order that the same may be registered, and stamped in
reference to the Parliamentary Contract, as no person can be allowed
to subscribe the same who does not exhibit Scrip for the amount of
stock for which he is a subscriber, and Certificates will not be after-
wards recognised by the Company which have not been so produced,
registered, and stamped.

Viscount Sydney, Lord in Waiting on the King,
Lord Charles Wellesley (Clerk Marshal), Equerry
in Waiting, and the Hon. Captain Duncombe,
Groom in Waiting, attended the King from his
apartments, and stood near the King during the
ceremony. The King was habited in a uniform of
dark blue, with gold epaulettes and appointments.
The Queen appeared in the mantle of the Order of
the Garter, wearing the motto " Honi soit qui
mal y pense," as a bracelet. Her Majesty also wore
her splendid tiara. Soon after the King had re-
sumed his seat after the conclusion of the ceremony,
the Queen rose, and taking the arm of her illus-
trious guest, accompanied his Majesty to his apart-
ments, followed by Prince Albert, and preceded
by the Lord Chamberlain and the Lord Steward,
the Pages of Honor in Waiting bearing her .Ma-
jesty's train.
The Queen's Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms
were present at the ceremony. The Hon. Sir
E. Butler, Lieutenant ; Mr. H. Robinson, Standard-
bearer; Mr. J. B. Curling, Clerk of the Cheque; and
Sir B. Smith, were also in attendance. The Hon.
Corps formed the Guard of Honour in the apartments
of the King of the French, and lined the Queen's
Drawing-room, as well as the Chapter-room.
The Yeomen of the Guard were on duty near the
grand staircase, under the command of the Earl of
Beverley, Captain of the Corps ; Mr. G. P. Lee, the
Lieutenant, Capt. Sadler, Exon in Waiting; and Mr.
Ellerthorp, Clerk of the Cheque.
A Guard of Honour from the Scots Fusilier
Guards, with the band of the regiment, was on duty
within the grand quadrangle, and received the Royal
Family with the usual honours.
After the Investitute, the Knights and Officers of
the Order, the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Royal
suites, and the Officers in waiting on the occasion,
partook of a dejeuner.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent returned
to Frogmore-house in the afternoon.
A regal banquet in honor of the occasion was
given by the Queen in St. George's-hall in the even-
ing. The entertainment was served with unusual
splendour to upwards of 100 guests, including the
whole of the illustrious Knights of the Garter who
had assisted at the ceremony of the Investiture, toge-
ther with the Royal visitors, the Officers of the Order
of the Garter, and a large party of the Nobility and
Gentry, including several of the Cabinet Ministers.
The principal table and the side-tables were nearly
covered with epergnes, candelabra, vases, wine-
coolers, splendid dishes, and numerous other articles,
all of them of solid gold plate or silver-gilt. The
candelabra were filled with wax-lights, illuminating
the Banqueting hall in the most brilliant manner.
The magnificent St. George candelabrum, the body
representing an oak tree, the branches bearing wax
burners, was selected for the middle of the table op-
posite to the seats of their Majesties and the royal
circle. At the base are four youthful figures sup-
porting shields bearing the arms of England, Ireland,
and Scotland, and the Prince of Wales's plume.
Medallions of their MEtjesties George 111., George IV.,
and Queen Charlotte are inserted at the angles. On
each side of this most splendid candelabrum were
two large gold dishss, highly burnished in the
middle, containing the royal arms of Great Britain,
with supporters, raised in dead gold ; the rest of
the dishes were ornamented with rich and most
elaborate chasing, and each were supported by four
gold eagles at the corners. Several of the vases,
epergnes, and candelabra, were executed from the
classical designs of Flaxman. In addition to the
gorgeous appearance of the State banquet, the side-
boards of gold plate at each end of the hall presented
a scene of splendour almost dazzling. Magnificent
articles of plate, the choicest and most valuable in
the entire Royal collection, being most tastefully dis
played under the superintendence of Mr. Elliott, her
Majesty's table decker. The sideboards at the west
end of the hall contained a variety of interesting and
unique specimens, among them, that splendid bijou
the Huma formed one of the most interesting objects
of the selection. The figure, of this bird is composed
of plates of pure gold, closely inlaid with precious
stones, having a collar of diamonds and pearl at the
eyes; from the beak is suspended a ruby set in pearls.
The tail, which is of some length and outspread, is
ornamented with pearls and precious stones.

By order,
London, 10th Oct. 1844. D. RANKINE, Secretary.
Extract, referred to, from the Subscribers' Agreement.

" And the several Subscribers hereto do further promise and agree
and bind themselves severally and respectively, and their respective
heirs, executors, and administrators, when so required, from time to
time, to subscribe and execute all such Parliamentary contracts as
are or may be required by the Standing Orders of Parliament, to bo
entered into previously to applying for the said intended Act or Acts
of Parliament, and also all such further and other deeds, documents,
and assurances, as shall from time to time be required by the Com-
mittee of ➢Management for the time being ; and in tile event of any
such Subscriber failing to execute such Parliamentary contract or
contracts, deeds, documents, or other assurances, for fourteen days
after notice given by or on behalf of the Committee of Management
in the London and Edinburgh Gazettes, they do hereby -agree each
of them for himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators, that
the sums severally paid up or deposited by them previously to such
failure, shall in the option of the Committee of Management be ab-
solutely forfeited to or for the use of the other Subscribers to or par-
ties interested in the undertalting, together with their several rights
to the Shares on which such deposits have been paid, and all their
rights of account and other rights whatsoever at law and in equity In
anywise relating to the premises."

VALUABLE MISCELLANIES.-THE INTENDED
VAUXHALL.

CREMORNE HOUSE, CHELSEA.—The SUPERIOR FUR-
NITURE of the RECEPTION ROOMS, BILLIARD;
TABLE, FOUR LARGE PIECES of ORDNANCE, TURN-
ING LATHE, SMALL CELLAR of WINES, TOWN-
BUILT BRITSCHA, TRAVELLING CHARIOT and
LANDAU, TWO PONIES and a HORSE, 172 IRON
HURDLES, a MOVEABLE SALOON, &c., &c.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS begs to announce
for SALE by AUCTION, on the Premises, on MONDAY,
the 28th inst., and following Day, at Twelve (in consequence of
these attractive Premises having been disposed of to the enterprising
Mr. Littlejohn, of the Rosherville Gardens, who promises to exceed
all his previous efforts next Spring, at Cremorne House),
THE EXCELLENT FURNITURE
of a modern, ornamental, and useful character, in
THE RECEPTION ROOMS AT
CREMORNE HOUSE, CHELSEA,

include large chimney-glasses, elegant French clocks, suites of
curtains, handsome centre and library tables and chairs, sofas, otto-
mans, and chaise lounges ; set of mahogany dining-tables and
chairs ; handsome square tables ; book-cases ; elegant pier corn.
mode, with looking-glass back ; cheffioneers ; Turkey and other
carpets ; .

HORIZONTAL GRAND and CABINET PIANOFORTES;
FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLE,
marking-boards, lamps, several capital fowling-pieces, rifles, patent
muskets, iron mechanical targets, archery bows, and mahogany
frame; a Merlin weighing machine;
__ --

SIX LARGE PIECES of ORDNANCE for YACHTS
and firing salutes, four smaller ditto, portfolio of one hundred valu-
able drawings and prints, powerful and excellent lathe, with iron
bed and fourteen checks; small lathe;
SMALL CELLAR of WINES,
including some choice old port, claret ; and Sauterne;
A TOWN-BUILT BRITSCHA, TRAVELLING CHARIOT

and LANDAU,
two ponies, a horse, two useful carts, seta of harness, saddles, one
hundred and seventy-two iron hurdles, the flooring of the immense
dancing tent, several temporary buildings, a spacious moveable sa-
loon, marquee coffee-room tables and forms, a large quantity of
useful china and glass for taverns, and pewter-pots.

May be viewed two days previous to the sale, and catalogues had ;
also at Mr. George Robins's offices, Covent-garden.

DRAWING-ROOM CLOCKS.
AB. SAVORY and SONS, No. 9, Cornhill,
London, opposite the Bank of England, invite attention to a
plendid variety of Rosewood, China, Bronze, and Ormolu CLOCKS ;
hey go for eight days, and strike the hours and half.hours. Price
Four Guineas, Seven Guineas, and Ten Guineas each, and upwards.
The performance is warranted.
A Pamphlet, with detailed lists of prices, and illustrated with
sketches, may be had on application, gratis, or sent to all parts of
Great Britain and Ireland, postage free, in answer to a paid letter.

AF.MPLOYMENT.—Persons having a little time
to spare are apprised that Agents continue to be appointed in
London, and country towns, by the EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY,
or the sale of their celebrated teas.
Offices, No. 9, Great St. Helen's-churchyard, Bishopsgate-street.
They are packed in showy leaden canisters, from one ounce to a
pound, with the price and weight marked on each packet, and but
Ittle trouble is occasioned by the sale. The license is *illy I Is. per
annum, and many during the last nineteen years have realised con-
siderable incomes by the agency without ene shilling let or loss.
Application to be made (if by letter post-paid) as above.

WALKER'S NEEDLES (by authority the
H •
Queen's Own) have large eyes, easily threaded (even
by blind persons), and improved points, temper, and finish. Each
paper is labelled with a likeness of her Majesty or his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, in relief, on coloured grounds. Every quality of
needles, fish-hooks, hooks and eyes, steel pens, &c., for shipping.
These needles or pens for the home trade are sent free, by post, by
any respectable dealer, on receipt of 13 penny stamps for every shil-
ling value.
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lane, Wood-street, London.

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The Huma formerly rested on a slight gold pedes-
tal, placed at the top of the Tiger's head. Both these
magnificent trophies of Oriental Royalty were sent
in 1799 by the Marquis Wellesley to the Court of
Directors of the East India Company, in order to be
presented to his Majesty George 111. ; and the
fluma was presented accordingly, and added to the
Royal collection, but the Tier's head remained in
the Museum of the East India Company, until, at
the suggestion of the Marquis Wellesley, then Lord
Steward of the Household, it was presented to his
late Majesty.

Originally this Huma surmounted the canopy of
the throne of the Sultans of Mysore, which was of an
octangular form, the canopy resembling a large
umbrella, the border fringed with the richest pearl.
It was supported by eight pillars, the capitals of which
were in the form of the head of a Royal Tiger, en-
riched with precious stones. The State standards or
flags of Tippoo Sultan, captured at Seringpatam,were
placed at the back of the Tiger's heads. The side-
boards were adorned with—

The " National Cup," with the figures of the Patron
Saints of the three nations placed in Gothic niches
round the cup, and the national badges formed
in diamonds and precious stones, surmounted by
the imperial crown set in jewels. The cover of
the cup representing the combat of St. George and the
Dragon.
The exquisite " Nautilus Shell," executed by Ben-
venuto Cellini.

A massive tankard, having antique medallions in-
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A richly jewelled cup, supported by figures bear-
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badges.
A beautiful bulb cup, the numernm bulbs which
cover the exterior of the cup, each having a ruby in
the centre.

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A pair of ivory cups, the rims and bases adorned
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in ivory.
A tankard, having the figure of a dragon in gold for
a handle, the surface of the tankard being composed
of ancient gold medals. These medals were bor-
dered both at the top and bottom with ornaments
of turquoise and diamonds. The cover is surmounted
by an imperial crown formed of precious stones,
the cross surmounting the crown being composed of
brilliants.

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silver, and is manufactured into every Article for the Table and
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Fiddle.
Table Spoons and Forks, 16s. 6d. doz,
Desert Ditto .•• • •• 12s. 6d.
Tea Spoons• •••••• • •• • • bs. Gd.

Threaded.
30s.
28s.
12s. 6d.

A pair of sconces of silver gilt, adorned each with
a fine basso relievo of " The Judgment of Solomon."
Several very curious crystal cups and glasses set
in gold, and ornamented with precious stones.
The sideboard at the east end of the Hall contained
an equal variety of rare, costly, and splendid articles,
a number of them being of a very massive style, and
the collection being almost as numerous.
In the front was the Neptune epergne resting upon
Hippocampi. A profusion of gold candelabra and
sconces filled with wax-lights added to the magni-
ficence of both sideboards.

King's.
Ms.
28s.
138. 6d.

The sides of the Hall were also lighted by lamps
between each pier on the one side, and between the
series of portraits on the other.
Yeomen of the Guard in full costume guarded
the entrance to the Hall, and were also stationed at
each end.

Sugar Tongs
C. WATSON begs the Public will understand that this Metal is
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The Queen's pages appeared in the'r State dresses.
At a quarter-past seven o'clock the royal and
august party entered the Hall.
His Majesty the King of the French, having the
Queen on his arm, led the way. His Majesty was
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FRENCH.

King of the French, and the Duke de Montpensier
sitting by the Queen.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, who wore a
Field Marshal's uniform, conducted her Royal High-
ness the Duchess of Cambridge by the east end of the
hall to the opposite side of the table.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, who
was also habited in a Field Marshal's uniform, with
the riband and badge of the Order of the Garter, and
the stars of the Garter, the Bath, and the most dis-
tinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George,
conducted her Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand
Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, and followed
Prince Albert.

The other illustrious guests followed, and took their
respective places at the table.
As the Queen and the King of the French entered
the Hall, the band of the Scots Fusilier Guards, who
were stationed in the west gallery, commenced play-
ing " God save the Queen."
The band afterwards performed the following
I pieces :
Victoria March E. Schultz.
Overture—Les Diamans de la Couronne, Auber.
Selection—Don Carlos M. Costa.
Homage Waltzes
Polka " Favourite"
0 verture—D' 011onne Auber.
Her Majesty's piper was in attendance in the hall.
The following Knights of the Most Noble Order of
the Garter were present at the State Banquet :
His Majesty King Louis Philippe, his Royal High-
ness Prince Albert, his Royal Highness the Duke of
Cambridge, the Duke of Rutland, the Duke of Wel-
lington, the Marquis of Anglesey, the Duke of De-
vonshire, the Marquis of Exeter, the Duke of Buc-
cleuch, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Marquis of
Westminster, the Duke of Beaufort, the 'Duke of
Buckingham, and the Marquis of Salisbury.
The other illustrious guests present were her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, her Royal Highness
the Duchess of Cambridge, their Royal Highnesses
the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Meck-
lenburg Strelitz, his Royal Highness the Duke de
Montpensier, the French Ambassador and Countess
St. Aulaire, the Brazilian Minister and Madame
Lisboa, the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, the Earl
of A.berdeen, the Earl of Liverpool, Earl Delawarr, the
Earl of Jersey, Earl Jermyn, the Earl and Countess
of Beverley, the Earl and Countess of Orkney, the
Earl of Rosslyn, the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel,
M. Guizot, the Bishop of Winchester, the Bishop of
Oxford, Viscountess Canning, Lord and Lady Ernest
Bruce, Lord and Lady Granville Somerset, Lord
Forester, Lord and Lady Willoughby d'Aresby,
Admiral de Mackau, the Right Hon. Sir Edward
and Lady Knatchbull, the Right Hon. Sir W. Fre-
mantle and Miss llervey, Colonel the Right Hon. G.
L. and Mrs. Dawson Darner, Lady Charlotte Dun-
das, Lady Georgiana Bathurst, Countess Wratislaw,
Mr. George Edward Anson, Sir George and
Lady Couper, Miss Couper, the Hon. and Very
Rev. the Dean of Windsor and the Hon. Mrs.
J. Hobart, Sir George Warrender, Sir Charles
Young, Sir William Martins, Sir Augustus Clifford,
the Baron de Talleyrand, Lieutenant-Col. M'Douall,
Colonel Richardson, Colonel Knollys, Mrs. Bouverie,
Lieutenant-Colonel Wylde, the Groom of the Robes,
Captain Hugh Seymour, the Hon. and Rev. Charles
L. Courtenay, Mr. Glover, two Pages of Honour,
Baron Knesebeck, Colonel Home, General Athalin,
General Rumigny, Colonel Dumas, Count de Jarnac,
Mons. Thiery, Viscount Duhesme, Baron de Fain,
Mons. Fauquier, Mons. Pasquier, Mons. Hennequin,
Mons. llerbet, le Capitaine Page, le Capitaine Pel-
lion,Viscount Sydney, Lord in Waiting on the King ;
Lord Charles Wellesley (Clerk Marshal), Equerry to
his Majesty; and the Hon. Captain Duncombe, Groom
in Waiting to the King.
After dinner the Queen's private band, with the ad-
dition of a number of eminent performers, attended
and performed the following pieces :
• Overture (Der Freysehutz)—C. M. Von Weber.
Melange d'Airs Francais.
Introduction (Il Crociato in Egitto)—Meyerbeer.
Scherzo Ecossais—Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
Overture (Guillaume Tell)—Rossini.

His Serene Highness Prince Ernest of Hesse
Philippsthal was prevented from arriving at Windsor
Castle on Thursday on a visit to the Queen.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer arrived in town
yesterday morning from a visit to her Majesty at
Windsor Castle. The Right Hon. Gentleman left
town for his seat, Beechworth, Surrey, in the
afternoon.

Dispatches were received at the Colonial-office yes-
terday from the Governors of the Cape of Good Hope
and the Mauritius.
A deputation of the North Union Railway Com-
pany, consisting of Messrs. Theo. Rathbone, H. Earle,
J. C. Ewart, Wolstenholme, and Rd. Earle, Mr.
Part, Solicitor, and Mr. Chapman, Secretary, had an
interview with Lord Dalhousie yesterday at the
Board of Trade.

Lady Peel arrived in town yesterday morning
from a visit to her Majesty .at Windsor Castle. Her
Ladyship left town in the afternoon for Brighton.
A deputation from the Provisional Committee of
the Liverpool Ormskirk and Preston Railway had an
interview with Lord Dalhousie yesterday, at the Board
of Trade.

A deputation from the Birkenhead, Manchester,
and Cheshire Junction Railway, consisting of Messrs.
M. F. Brownrigg, William Laird, and Joseph
Maleaky, had an interview with Lord Dalhousie, at
the Board of Trade. The same deputation had also
an interview on the subject of the Cheshire and
Shropshire Junction Railway.

ADDRESS OF THE CORPORATION
OF WINDSOR TO THE KING OF THE

His Majesty rose at his accustomed hour this morning,
and, after breakfasting with the Duke de Montpensier in
his private apartments, spent a short period with the
Queen and her Royal Consort.
The King, having most graciously consented toreceive
the , address of the body corporate of the borough of
New Windsor on Friday, at ten o'clock, the Mayor,
Aldermen, and Councillors assembled at the Town-hall
shortly before nine, for the purpose of completing the
necessary arrangements prior to proceeding to the
Castle. There were present—the Mayor, R. Blunt, Esq.;
Aldermen Bannister, Snowden, Clode, Soley, and
Twinch ; and the ollowing Members of the Town
Council :—Messrs. Bedborough, Berridge, Jennings,
Tebbott, T. Adams, Ingleton, J. Jennings, H. Adams,
Phillips, Darvill, Hanson, J. Clode, and W. W. Berridge.
The Rev. Isaac Gossett, vicar and chaplain to the Cor-
poration, also attended the meeting in his clerical robes;
and Mr. J. Seeker, the town clerk, was present in his
official capacity.
The various members of the Corporation, having
attired themselves in their robes of office, left the hall in
procession, and entered a string of carriages which
were drawn up i% readiness to convey them to the Castle.
The cortege moved from the hall at half-past nine o'clock,
preceded by the macebearer and other parochial officers,
and, nn arriving at the graa.t quadrangle, drew up at the
State entrance to the Castle. The Corporation having
alighted, were conducted up the grand staircase to the
Tuccarelli room, where they awaited the convenience of
his Majesty to receive them. And here a word may be
said as to the striking appearance of the deputation.
The Mayor, a fine grephaired gentleman, of command-
ing figure, was attired in a rich scarlet robe, trimmed
with gold lace. The Aldermen also wore scarlet cloaks,
and the members of the Council had on blue silk gowns
trimmed with fur, together presenting a very superior
specimen of municipal respectability.
At half-past ten o'clock Viscount Sydney entered the
room, and informed the deputation that his Majesty was
in waiting to receive them.
The procession then re-formed, and, preceded by four
of the royal footmen in state liveries, left the Tuccarelli
room for his Majesty's reception chamber, a magnificent
apartment, forming the principal chamber of the suite
set apart for the use of the King.
On entering, his Majesty was discovered standing
near the centre of the room with the Duke de Mont-
pensier immediately on the left, and a little behind his
illustrious father. M. Guizot occupied a parallel posi-
tion opposite the Duke de Montpensier, and all the mem-
bers of his Majesty's suite were ranged in a half circle
behind the King. His Majesty having bowed courteously
to the deputation,
The Mayon said, may it please your Majesty to ac-
cept the humble address of the Mayor, Aldermen, and
burgesses of the borough of New Windsor ?
His Majesty having bowed his assentt was engrossed
The Mayor handed the address
h r and
(wbhiei
on vellum and illuminated th
wi the oru a
other embellishments) to the Town Clerok,g whoms read it
aloud as follows :--
" TO HIS MAJESTY LOUISNPCHILIPPE, KING OF THE
FREH.
" The humble address of the Mayor, Aldermen, and
burgesses of the borough of New Windsor, in the
county of Berks, in council assembled.
"May it please your Majesty,
" We, her Britannic Majesty's dutiful and loyal sub-
jects, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the ancient
-borough of New Windsor, most respectfully beg leave
to tender your Majesty the expression of our sincere and
hearty congratulations on the safe arrival of your Ma-
jesty on the shores of England, on your visit to our Gra-
cious Monarch at the long.favoured seat of the Sove-
reigns of this country,
" The presence of your Majesty at the castle of
Windsor mist at any time have formed a subject of

lively congratulation, as tending more_firs ri. to cement
in the bonds of friendship the justly popular monarchs
of two of the most powerful nations on the face of the
globe. But we have now so recently witnessed the
splendid and hospitable reception awarded to the Queen
of England by your Majesty and all the members of
your illustrious family, and the joyous enthusiasm which
pervaded the entire French people on the occasion of
her Majesty's visit at your Palace.on the shores of Nor-
mandy, that we are especially delighted your Majesty
should now be inclined to experience amongst us the
renewal of that cordial and affectionate welcome, the
echoes of those fervent greetings, and the universal ex-
pression of loyal devotion and attachment with which
her Majesty was invariably cheered during her sojourn
at the Chateau, and in the beautiful environs of Eu.
" We are sensible, Sire, that to the wisdom and vigour
of your Majesty's councils, and to your increasing en-
deavours to promote the truest interest of the powerful
and generous nation which Providence has committed to
your care, may be greatly attributed the reigning tran-
quillity of Europe, and we venture to augur, that by eri-
couraging a friendly and personal intercourse between
your Majesty and the Sovereign of Great Britain, your
Majesty adopts the surest means, not only of strengthen-
ing the happy and stable alliance between the two coun-
tries, but of encouraging the Governments of surroundii,g
kingdoms in the maintenance of their present amicable
relations with each other.

" May your Majesty be long spared, in unison with
our Gracious Sovereign, to cultivate the arts of peace.
May your Majesty's constant and zealous exertions to
advance the general welfare of mankind be crowned by
the dutiful and loyal attachment of all classes of the gal-
lant and enlightened people whose destinies are placed
under the wise and paternal government of your Ma-
jesty ; and may the two mighty empires of Great Bri-
tain and France be so indissolubly connected by the re-
lations of amity and concord, as to ensure and perpetuate
to both, and the world at large, the blessings of un-
interrupted peace and repose.
Given under the common seal of the said Mayor,
Aldermen, and Burgesses, at the Guildhall, in, the said
borough, on the Bth day of October, in the eighth year
of the reign of our Sovereign Lady Victoria, by the
grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight-hundred and forty-four."
The Town Clerk, having read the address,
,returned
it to the mayor, who placed it in the hands of the King
of the French, by whom it was most graciously received.
His Majesty having handed the document to M. Guizot,
who stood immediately upon the King's right, advanced
somewhat nearer to the Corporation than the position he
had previously occupied, and addressing himself to that
body, spoke as follows :

"Air: Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the bo-
rough of Windsor,—l feel most grateful to her Majesty
Queen Victoria for having permitted you to present this
address to me. I receive it with theinost-cordlid thanks
impressed with the kind reception I heve-met with from
all classes of her Majesty's subjects since my arrival in
this country. I was most happy last year to perceive the
sentiments of the French people, when her Majesty fa-
voured' me with a visit at Eu. I was most happy to
entertain her Majesty under my own roof on that occa-
sion, and rejoiced at the interchange of social feelings
which then took place. The union of France and Eng-
land is of great importance to both nations, not from
any wish of aggrandisement, however. Our view should
be -peace, while we leave every other country in the pos-
session of those blessings which it has pleased Divine
Providence to bestow on them. Happy lam that you
appreciate my constant endeavours, assisted by a wise
Government at home, to promote the most friendly and
peaceful relations between the two countries. France
has nothing to ask of England, and England has nothing
to ask of France, but cordial union. I thank you for
this very kind address, and I consider it a privilege that
I have had the good fortune to express before you the
sentiments with which my heart is filled."
The above excellent reply was spoken by his Majesty
with marked emphasis and feeling. In alluding to the
desirableness of maintaining peace between the two
countries, his Majesty spoke with considerable energy
and fluency, and, at the close of his remarks, bowed
courteously to each of the deputation, all of whom imme-
diately retired from the royal presence.

GRAND NAVAL BALL TO THE
OFFICERS OF THE FRENCH SQUADRON.
PoßTsmouro, SATURDAY, ONE O'CLOCK, A•3l.—This
magnificent fete, given by the British officers of the ships
in commission at this port, to the officers of the French
squadron, is now in its zenith, and a more splendid or
exhilirating spectacle than the entertainment, at this
moment, was perhaps seldom before witnessed.
The place chosen for the ball-room is the spacious
quadrangle of the Royal Naval College, which has been
formed into a pavilion, beautifully tapestried from the
ceiling to the floor with the flags and ensigns of all na-
tions, amongst which the royal standard of England is
naturally most conspicuous. The floor (a boarded one
of course) is elegantly carpeted, and the immense area
is lighted by three splendid chandeliers suspended from
the ceiling, which throw a flood of light on the beautiful
and glittering throng below. A large transparency,
with medallion likenesses of King Louis Philippe and
Queen Victoria, with the French and English crowns,
and the initials L. P. V." wreathed with palm branches,
ornaments the extreme end of the ball-room, opposite
the grand entrance, and above the orchestra occupied by
Weippert's band. This specimen of art, we understand,
was executed by Mr. Martin, of the dockyard, assisted
by one of the naval officers, at a. moment's notice, entirely
from memory, and without the aid of a copy ; and taking
this latter circumstance into consideration, it is really a
very creditable performance.
Over the grand entrance, in the interior of the ball-
room, is a radiant sun formed with broad swords, the
centre-piece being a shining metal imitation of the orb
of day, and along the walls a quantity of musketry and
other arms are displayed in a manner similar to that
adopted in the guard-chambers of our various royal
palaces. There are three orchestras, two fitted up as
side galleries, occupied respectively by the Marine band
and the band of the 59th Regiment, and the third, at the
extreme end, occupied, as we have already stated, by
Weippert's celebrated quadrille band. The bands play
alternately, and (as every where else) the Polka is still
in the ascendant. Beyond the ball-room, and occupying
the space known as the covered-way, is the supper-room,
where the celebrated Gunter reigns lord paramount, and
here taste has done its utmost to gratify both eye and
palate in most lavish profusion, and wines and liquors of
the choicest and most expensive kind flow forth in the
richest abundance, whilst beautiful vases, containing the
rarest exotic and autumnal flowers, send forth their
grateful perfume, gratifying every sense, and leaving
hardly a wish unprovided for. This apartment is lighted
from gold and silver candelabra. The number of per-
sona present is variously estimated at 1,150, 1,200, and
1,300, and we believe that the last-mentioned
number is not an exaggeration. The company began to
arrive about nine o'clock, and were received by a number
of officers in full uniform. The entrance-hall and pass-
age to the ball-room were decorated in a similar manner
to that already described, the former being lighted up
by a brilliant star of Brunswick. The exterior of the
building was handsomely illuminated with myriads of
variegated lamps, the impressive word " Welcome"
being displayed along the entire front of the college.
The orrery was fitted up in the most handsome manner,
as a reception-room for the ladies, and the fencing-room
was used as a cloak-room, and the librar_y, f.'•.-Jr the first
time, was occupied by card parties. The students'
dining-room was the only apartment in the building not
converted from its usual purpose, it having been devoted
to the dispensation of refreshments.
The following officers acted as stewards, and were
decorated with elegant favours of white satin, orna
mented with silver flowers ;—Admiral Sir Charles
Rowley, Rear-Admiral Parker, Captain Lord Adolphus
Fitzclarence, Captain Rowley, Commander Lowe, Com-
mander Crawford, Captain Corry, Captain Mowbray,
Commander Matson, Commander Harris, Commander
Thompson, Lieutenant Cracroft, Lieutenant Fade, Lieu-
tenant Farro, Lieutenant Shere, Commander Shering-
ham, Lieutenant Chamberlain, Lieutenant Hynde,
Lieutenant Herbert, Mr. Pechell, Mr. Kerr, Mr.
Clerk, B.;c.

During the setting down of the company, which lasted
from nine until twelve o'clock, the stewards had cer-
tainly no sinecure, for, faithful as sentinels, there stood
Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, and a glittering array of
colleagues, vieing with each other in polite attention to
their guests. Outside the gates of the Dockyard the
scene, as refarded the continuous stream of carriages,
more resembled St. James's-street on a Drawing-room
day than a mere sea..port ball, ennepivod in a hurry, and
carried into effect with only a few days' note of prepara-
tion. The line of vehicles appeared almost intermin-
able and here the resemblance to the Court gala ceases,
for almost every description of conveyance, from the
aristocratic carriage to the humble one-horse fly, ap-
peared to have been pressed into the service for the
occasion. Antiquated stage-coaches, railway omni-
buses, and obsolete post-chaises, all did duty, the latter
with an affected air of former briskness which would
have excited even the sympathy of a road-side innkeeper.
The floating bridge which plies between Gosport and
Portsmouth, and which usually rests from its labours at
ten o'clock, was kept going backward and forward
during the entire night for the convenience of the nu-
meroust.he guests who came from Southampton and
neighbourhood of the New Forest.
The last trains from London contributed not a little to
swell the list of the company ; but so dilatory was the
ingress through the single gate of the Dock-yard, which
had to let the empty
carriages pass out as well as to
parties were obliged
to quit their vehicles and
p
admit the full ones, that numerous
proceed to the ball-room on
foot. Owing to the anxiety
a some parties to gain early
admittance, and who were thereby induced to attempt to
intobreak
the rank, several
casualties occurred, which
employment to the coach-wrights of
are likely to afford env
the vicinity for some time to come. The police beingoccasionally obliged to shut the gate rather abruptly, the
horses of the first carriage were frequently startled back,
and in a moment the crashing of poles and panels ran
like electricity through the entire chain. With the ex-
ception of this unavoidable inconvenience the whole of
the arrangements were admirable, and nothing could ex-
ceed the order and regularity with which the entire
affair was conducted. At half-past ten o'clock, Admiral
La Susse and the other French officers who had dined
with Admiral Parker at his residence in the Dock-yard,
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arrived in a suite of carriages at the ball-room, and, im-
mediately on their entrance, the band of the 59th Regi-
ment struck up La. Parisienne. From this moment the
enjoyment grew " fast and furious," and never was
such a scene witnessed in Portsmouth or its neighbour-
' hood before.

The Locust steam-vessel, Commander J. Lunn, arrived
this morning from the Mediterranean, with the late eft.
vernor of India, Lord Ellenborough, on board.

It is generally understood that the marrine of
Lady Augusta Somerset, eldest daughter of the Duke of
Beaufort, and his Excellency Baron Nieman% the
Austrian Minister, will be solemnised IA to o Mille Of
the ensuing month.