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The Sun.
London, England, 1844-08-05

.. 105/ 1031

RAILWAY SHARES.
Versailles, L.B. ..... . .... .. 232 50 . • 235

.. 232 50 .. 235

R. 8.•.
375
Rouen

•• 375
- 970

.. 372 50 - 372 50
.. 365 .• 965

Rouen to Havre
750 752 50 750 752 50
Strasburg to Bale 232 50 .. 236
•• 232 sfl .• 235

Avignon to Marseilles.: .. • • 755

•• 755

. 755

• • 755

RAILWAY SHARES FOR THE ACCOUNT, 15Tu OF AUGUST.
Versailles, L.B 242 50 .. 242 50 •• 242 50 .. 242 50
R. 8.., .. ~...... 375 .. 375 .. 372 50 .. 372 50
Rouen to Havre....
Orleans ..... •• .. . ..... .... 970 .. 970 •.• 960 .. 960
Strasburg to Bale. • •235 .. 236 25 .• 232 50 . 235
Avignon to Marseilles.• •• •• 750 .• 757 50 •• 750 .. 757 so

REVISING BARRISTERS FOR THE
HOME CIRCUIT:

---
The Learned Judges on Saturday signed the appointments
of the following gentlemen as revising barristers for the dif-
ferent electoral districts upon the Home Circuit
HERTFORDSHIRE.—Hertford, St. Alban's, Canterbury,
Sandwich, and Greenwich : J. Espinasse, Esq., and J. D,
Chambers, Esq.
ROCHESTER AND CHATHAM—J. D. Chambers.
ESSEX.—Corchester, Harwich, and Maldon : S. R. Bnsan-
quet, Esq., and Sir W. Riddell.
KENT.—Maidstone, Hythe, and Dover : Russell Gurney,
Esq., and Phillips, Esq.
SUSSEE.--Lewes, Hastings, Rye, Brighton, Horsham,
Chichester, Arundel, Midhurst, and New Shoreham : A,
Ryland, Esq., and S. Richmond Esq.
SURREY.—Guildford, Reigate, Lambeth. and Southwark :
S. C. C. Fyshe, Esq., and J. Deedes, Esq.

The following distinguished personages have visited
the Royal Amphitheatre, Astley's, during the past week,
to witness the successful spectacle of the Chinese War,
Feast of Lanterns, Scenes of the Circle, and Great
Steeple Chase :—Earl Wilton, Earl Pembroke, Earl
Delawarr, Lord Templeton, Lord Ailesbury, Lord
Dalkeith, Lord Wicklow, Lord Sefton, Lord Campbell,
Lord Forester, Lord WM. Paget, Lord M‘Donald, Lord
Ingestre, Lord F. Pollard, General Meyrick, Lord Sands;
Sir T. Lopes ; Lady Seymour, Lady Ailesbury, Lady
Taunton, Lady Theresa Lester, Lady Stratheden, Lady
Reid.

Between eleven and twelve, on Saturday, the south
and south-western suburbs of the metropolis were visited by a
hail-storm, which fortunately lasted only about ten minutes,
many of the hailstones being very large•
London, England, 1844-08-05

SPORTING MAGAZINE.

There are two embellishments in the present
number of this veteran periodical—one representing
the well-known game of " thimble-rig," as played by
the knowing ones at Epsom and Ascot before Sir
James Graham interdicted the amusement; and the
other, which is called "Aeronautics," representing a
heron flying away with a small bird which she has
pierced with her long, sharp bill. The first plate is
the best, and exhibits much variety of low, flash,
sporting character. Among the literary contents, in
addition to the usual sporting intelligence of the
month, we find a whimsical account in verse of the
late remarkable trial in the Court of Exchequer
before Mr. Baron Alderson respecting the case of
Running Rein.
London, England, 1844-08-05

TO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND, LONDON.
Copy of a Letter from William Wilson, Esq., Clifton, near
York. Cdfton, York, Feb. 5, 1844.
" Sir,—lt is with the greatest pleasure that I inform you with what
success Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills have effected a cure in me.
For many months I have had the Rheumatism; and, in spite of all I
cauld do, I was not able to obtain the least relief, until a friend
recommended to me Blair's Pills, which, after a few trials, effected a
complete cure.
" You are at liberty to use my name if it will be of any service
to von. " Yours, truly, " WILLIAM WILSON."
The above recent testimonial is a further proof of the great efficacy
of this valuable medicine, which is the only effective remedy for
Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Tic Doloroux, Pains in the
Head and Face, often mistaken for toothache, and fir all Ciouty
and Rheumatic Tendencies.
_ _ _

It is a'so gratifying to have permission to refer to the following
gentlemen, selected from a mu.l itude of others, whose station in
society has cot.tributed to advance this popular medicine in public
esteem : —J. R. Mardall, Esq., Coroner, Doncaster, the Rev. Dr
Blomberg, the Chevalier de la Garde, Lieutenant Masters, late of
the Royal Newfoundland Veteran Companies, Mr. Miskin, brewer
and maltster, Dartford; Mr. Richard Stone, Luton ; John J. Giles,
Esq , Frimley ; Mr. Inwood, Perbright ; all of whom have received
benefit by taking this medicine, and have allowed the proprietor the
privilege of publishing the same for the benefit of the afflicted.
Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London; and by his appoint.
ment by all respectable Medicine Venders throughout the United
Kingdom. Price 2s Dd. per box.
Ask for BLAIR'S G OUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe
the name and addre s of " Thomas Prout, t 29, Strand, London,"
impressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the
Genuine Medicine,
London, England, 1844-08-05

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be mado in De-
cember of the present year.

This institution odors many important and substantial advan-
tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities.
The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, 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 convenieices or necessity. Assurances
for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Sec.
London, England, 1844-08-05

itAVESED4 b STAR PACKETS.
YURTIIER REDUCTION OF FARES.
SIXPENCE AND .NINEPENCE,
Boat and Blackwell Railway included.
From the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall,
Daily Sundays included) at Ten, Eleven Tvfelve, Three, Four,
Six, and llalf-past Seven
From the Terrace Pier, Gravesend,
tt Seven, Half-past Nine,
and Eight.
• On Sundays at Five instead of Two.
Fare—Fore Cabin Ualf-past Twelve, Two,* Fear, Six, Seven,
and Seconl-class Carriage, Sixpence; Saloon and
First-class Carriage, Ninepence.
Star Office, Gravesend, July 10, 1844.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
CAPTAIN ARR'S EXPERIMENT.
In consequence of the DEW STRUNECTIVE EXPLOSION off BRIGH-
TON, the Directors of the ROYAL POLYTECIIIC INSTITUTION
yield to the generally expressed wish that Dr. RYAN should adapt
one of his Lectures to the subject of EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS.
This Lecture, illustrated by interesting Experiments, so far as they
can be shown with perfect safety, will be delivered daily at Four
o'clock, except on Mondays and Saturdays, and in the Evenings of
Monday, Wednesday.-and Fridays, at a Quarter to Nine o'clock. On
Mondays and Saturdays, at Four o'clock, Dr. POTT'S PNEUMA-
TIC MODE of forming SUBMARINE FOUNDATIONS in DEEP
WATER, with various interesting Experiments. Professor BACH-
HOFFNER'S Lectures, and all the other subjects of interest In the
Institution.
London, England, 1844-08-05

ILLUMINATED MAGAZINE.

We miss the Editor's allegorical " Chronicles of
Clovernook" this month—a sad miss, for they are
usually the cleverest and most thoughtful articles in
the Illuminated Magazine. In lieu of these, however,
Mr. Jerrold contributes one of those short, racy tales
of real life conveying a useful moral, in which he so
greatly excels, and which is called "Lizzy's Black
Hair." The subject of the story is soon told. A
poor village girl, whose parents are in the lowest
state of destitution, refuses to have her luxuriant back
hair cut off—an act of presumption which so shocks
the squire's lady, who has no notion of poverty giving
itself airs, and presuming to be vain, that from that
moment she withdraws her gracious patronage from
the fair offender. Slight as is this incident, Mr.
Jerrold has turned into excellent account in his usual
caustic manner. The " True and Particular Story of
King Midas" is a humorous poem of the Ingoldsby
school. The illustrations, as usual, are of a very su •
perior character.
London, England, 1844-08-05

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE

Last Eighteen Nights of the Grand Opera Company—First Week

of Cinderella, and an entirely New'Piece.
THIS EVENING, AUG. 5.

Will be performed Rossini's Fairy Opera of CINDERELLA ; or,
The Little Glass Slipper. Supported by Miss Romer, Miss Betts,
Miss E. Terry, Miss Pearson, Messrs. D. W. Ring, Leffler, E. L.
Hime. S. Cowe'l, R. Honner, &c. Conductor, Mr. G. Stansbury,
with double Band and Chorus.
To conclude with an entirely New Drama, entitled GRAMA.
CH REE MOLLY. Embracing the whole strength of the Company.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box.
office, from Eleven to Four.
London, England, 1844-08-05

THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
Constituted by Act of Parliament.
Capital 500,000/.
EDINBURGH-3, George-street,
LONDON-82, King William-street.
GOVERNOR.
His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUGH and QUEENSBERRY.
DEPUTY-GOVERNOR.
The Right Hon. the Earl of ELGIN and KINCARDINE.
DIRECTORS,
IN EDINBURG'.
Alex. Clapperton, Esq. James Robertson, Esq.
George Patton, Esq. James Hay, Esq.
Chas. Pearson, Esq. George Moir, Esq.
Thomas Innes, Esq. J. M. Melville, Esq.
Eagle Henderson, Esq. Humphrey Graham, Esq.
David Smith, Esq. John Sligo, Esq.
Adam Paterson, Esq. Alex. James Munn, Esq.
William Wood, Esq,
IN LONDON.
Right Hon. Lord E. Bruce, M.P. James Gadesden, Esq.
Sir James Eyre, M.D. William Haigh, Esq.
Matthew Forster, Esq., M.P, Edward Thomas Whitaker, Esq.
George Frederick Young, Esq.
MANAGER.—WiIIiam Thomas Thomson, Esq.
This Company is constituted by Act of Parliament 11. Gul. IV.,
cap. 81, and in accordance with that Act its whole affairs are con.
ducted. It was established in 1825, and the success which has
attended its business places it among the first Institutions in the
kingdom for the Assurance of Lives. The Assurances effected
chafing the year 1843 alone exceed one-third of a million sterling.
THIRD DIVISION OF PROFITS.
Parties assuring before 15th November next will participate in
She Division of 1845, when the Profits for the Five Years then
completed fall to be divided, and they will secure one year's addi.
tional claim for Profits at each future division.
THE ADDITIONS TO POLICIES DECLARED IN
1835 AND 1840.

Guaranteed With Bonus
Sum in Policy. Addition.
£l,OOO, 1825 £1,337 10 0
£l,OOO 1826 £1,312 10 0
£l,OOO
£l,OOO ........... ......1828... ...£1,262 10 0

Further Additions will be made in 1845 and every five years
.hereafter. Later Policies have also large additions.
PETER EWART, Resident Secretary.

82, King William.street.

Persons intending to effect Assurances should observe the ap.
proach of their birth-day, as each year adds to the annual payment
required.
London, England, 1844-08-05

PROMOTIONS.

Commander—John Marshall (a), and F. D. Schaw, from
the retired list of 1830 to that of 1816.

APPOINTMENTS.

Lieutenants—Justus B. Kooystra* (1841), from the Mada-
gascar to the Collingwood ; R. Jones (b), to the Victory;
A. F. Kingston (additional), to the Collingwood ; W. Southey,
to the William and Mary yacht, for the Lightning ; J. R.
Baker, to be agent for mails.
Master—H. B. Yule, to the Porcupine.
Mates—M. F. O'Reilly (of the Excellent), to the Albion ;
W. F. Bishop, to the St. Vincent.
Second Master—H. D. Beach to the Victory, for service in
the Emerald (tender to St. Vincent) ; H. Pennington, to the
Porcupine. _ _

Assistant-Surgeons—D. Dugare (acting), to the Victory,
for service at Haslar Hospital ; J. T. U. Bremner, M.D. (ad-
ditional), to the San Josef, for service in Plymouth Hospital;
W. Fasken, to the Illustrious.

Clerk in Charge—J. C. Alldridge, to the Meteor.
Midshipman—F. Egerton, to the Excellent.
Boatswain—John Robinson, of the San Josef, to the Sheer
Hulk at Chatham, vice Flynn, appointed Master Rigger of
that yard.
London, England, 1844-04-09

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.

Having recently described the alterations which have
taken place in the interior of the building, it is quite
needless to make any allusion to them at present, espe-
cially as the season of Easter is likely to make the public
acquainted with them by personal observation. The
grand attraction yesterday evening, and which is likely
to continue so for a considerable time, was a new grand
historical spectacle, in three parts and fourteen
tableaux, by Mr. J. Courtenay, entitled The In-
vasion qf England by William the Conqueror,
or, the Battle qf Hastings. A better subject for this
species of representation could not possibly have been
chosen, and the atten pt was, we must say, eminently
successful. It is not necessary to say anything as to '
the plot, further than that it it was so constructed as to
fill up all the gaps in the mental picture of the Norman
invasion. Nothing was wanting to complete the effect;
from the time when William assembled his troops and
embarked in the enterprise, up to the time when, having
been successful, and established his rule by the slaughter
of Harold, he was at length crowned first Norman King.
Everything was pourtrayed in a manner which tended
to impress the leading features of the history
on the minds of the audience. With regard
to the scenery, the tableaux, and all the ar-
rangements of the piece, the utmost praise would
fail to convey an accurate or adequate idea of the re-
ality; and the audience applauded the Wonderful tableaux
successively presented with the utmost heartinerqi of
manner. As we do not think it desirable to enter into
the plot, it is, perhaps, best not to make any lengthened
remarks on the performance of the actors in the stirring
scenes. William, Duke of Normandy, was very ably
sustained by Mr. Henry Howard, the Saxon King by
Mr. J. Danville, whilst Algitha, the wife of Harold,
was personated by Mrs. Short. Great amusement was
caused by the acting of Mr. Hudspeth, as Magnus,
in which character he joins the invading
force, and, accompanied by a young lady who shares his
adventures, lands with the Norman troops. His per-
formance elicited roars of laughter. The character of
Sweeno, a Saxon, surnamed Sweeno of the Flail, was
cleverly taken by Mr. T. Barry. The Norman Conquest
was succeeded by Monsieur Plege's evolutions on the
tight rope ; and greater dexterity could not possibly be
exhibited than was displayed, on this occasion, by this
clever performer. Signor Germani, Monsieur Ziesback,
and Monsieur Massotta, successively astonished the
audience by their wonderful feats of equestrianism ; and
these were followed by a very pleasing and elegant per-
formance of the same description, by Monsieur Tour-
naire and Mdlle. Annette. A farce called My Next
Door IVeighbour, wound up the amusements of the even-
ing, which throughout appeared to afford the greatest
satisfaction to a numerous and highly respectable
company.
London, England, 1844-04-09

g,e s

- The king has spurred his charger up a steep r-se.n.,
covered with heaps of the slain, to bestow the hOn,nl:-
of knighthood on a soldier who had ju,t taken a stauda/.1
from the enemy, but received a mortal wound iu so►
doing. The dying man is falling, sick and faint, into tbe
arms of a companion, and though a gleam of joy p
across his face, it is evident that the voice of- honour is
breathed into ears that are just becoming deaf- to t►.te
pomp; and glories of the world. The majestic figure of
the king rises above the rest, his sword stretched out
across the expiring warrior, his featureS 'elate witil
stern triumph, and seeming to look beyond the "
rant pr.sent," to the glorious future, and to he e.l but
little the sacrifices by which victory is to be purelia.ed.
From behind, another wounded man overcoming the
intense suffering visible in every feature, has dragged
himself forward to drink in, with ahnsst envious eager-
ness, the words that are to confer immortal renown on
his.fallen comrade.

The second group, though perhaps less imposing on a
first glance, as not including so many figures, and suell
variety of action and expression, aMrds a triumphant
refutation of the charge of necessary coldness, so often
brought against sculpture, or, at least, shows that it
in the power of true genius to mould all that is material
to its purposes.
A wife has sought her husband on the field, after the
battle, and discovered his senseless remains—quid. d,.it
would seem, by her recognition of his 114 rse, Who s anJ,
in a drooping attitude over the body of his master.
The first agony of the discovery is over, and she ,i;
leaning her cheek in a passionate burst of vier again
the race of the poor dumb manier, who bends towal.d,s
her in the mute sympathy which is the only consolation
for a genuine sorrow. No ona who has ever felt its power
can fail to appreciate the pathos of this exquisite per•
romance, and the sudden gush of tears which it broil ht,
to the eyes of more than one spectator, was a higher
compliment to the power that produced them, than any
that, words can furnish.

The career of Mr. Lough has ben a: very difieren7.
one from that of many of his brethren in the utt,
hi 3 single-minded devotion to its noblest purposes is ne
reaping its slow but unfailing rywal d in the attaimn'Ar
t:f high excellence, and of the admiration so justly its
due ; and we cannot but rejoice at the opportunly 'Ai I .)
to be afforded him, on the pre. eat occasion, of bx•contin.:,
as well known to thu great t)ody of his countrysaest us bo.
has long b:-,en to the aristocratic pa!roas of art.
London, England, 1844-04-09

SUMMARY OF :,,E?,3

Al.`;

OnDitr

" Who runs may read."

ronExGrir.
The King of the French, accompanied by Generals
Ayward and Friant, left the Tuileries at three o'clock
on Friday for Neuiliy.
On Saturdayduring the parade of the National Guards
of the Seine, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Orleans,
accompanied by the Count of Paris alighted in the Court
of the Tuileries. The Count remained in the Court
during the whole of the parade.
The funeral of Marshal d'Erlon took place at Rheims
on the 4th inst. his obsequies were attended by the
military and civil anthoritieA.
M. Lesseps, the French Consul at Barcelona, has ar-
rived at Paris with his lady and two children.
The French general correspondence. states that so
great is the favour in which the new hank of Isabella is
held at Madrid, that 1,400 shares in it have been taken
in one day, and that out of 20,000 shares, into which the
wh oh) capital of the concern is divided, 13,000 have been
already subscribed for.
The Turkish Government have imported a printing
• machine of the best and latest construction, from Paris.

The habit of smokino- has become so universal and so
imperious in Belgium, that -a carriage in each railway
train is set apart for the fumeurs. Ladies who may
attempt to get into it by mistake are told its purpose,
but no warning of the kind is given to gentlemen. Every
man in Belgium, it is supposed, either does smoke, has
smoked, or will smoke.
The town of Caen is about to erect a bronze statue
to the illustrious mathematician Laplace. It is to be
fixed on the peristyle of the Acaietny.
Several deputations have presented addresses of con-
gratulation to Queen Christina on her return, and pre-
parations were being made for a grand military. concert,
which was to be given by the garrison of Madrid to
celebrate that event.
London, England, 1844-04-09

ROYAL ADELAIDE GALLERY.

The proofs of a continued course of good management
in a public institution were never more prominently ex-
hibited than they were last evening, in the variety of
entertainments produced, and the crowds which assem-
bled to witness them. To speak first of the portion of
the entertainments which many would consider merely
popular, we must say that the " Gallery of Practical
Science" has fully attained its object, in making the
greatest works of the greatest authors in Musical
Science not only popular, but appreciated. That mag-
nificent piece, " The Masaacre a St. Bartholomew"
(perhaps the chef-d'ceuvre of the master), from
Meyerbeer's " Les Hugenets," was executed in a
style so masterly, .so complete, and so exact,
that it left us in doubt whether the mush()
or the orchestra• dessrved the greatest part
of the applause, which was rapturously bestowed by an
audience, in our judgment, fully competent to judge.
M. Laurent, the conductor, deserves great praise. To
turn from the musical department to that which the

dryest of philosophers will admit to be a fit subject for
his study, P e may state that the Electrical Eels have in-
creased enormously in size and health, and in the vigour
of their shock. The lectures of Professor Maugham
were worthy of his reputation as a simple, clear, and
eloquent professor. The principal novelty was
" Bielfield's Aphanascope," an invention from which im-
portant results in the science of optics are expected. The
experiments of last evening were in the highest degree
satisfactory ; but the subject will require a separate
notice.
London, England, 1844-04-09

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.

Yesterday we visited the rooms of this interesting
establishment, and were glad to find that there is no
lark of energy on the part of the management. An in-
stitution like the Polytechnic differs from all others, in-
asmuch as its ulterior object is the dissemination of in-
struction, blended with that amusement which is an ex-
citement to the best moral feeling, and which induces a
train of thought and reasoning, the benefit to be derived
from which, probably will not be made very general un-
til this generation shall have passed away; however, from
this circumstance its range is greatly curtailed. \Ve.have
here this season another new instrument for the optics'
department arranged by Mr. Longhottom, which pro-
mises to be one of the most attractive exhibitions in the
metropolis, and is capable of being made a most useful
adjunct to the whole field of natural philosophy ;
investigations may be now made on objects
which, until the adaptation of this instrument,
have remained uninvestigated. It is called
the Physioscope, and we yesterday saw a human
face magnified by 12 feat, and the effect was most extra-
ordinary—the appearance being that of a moving giant
—and, when a round of applause had been given, the
monster bowed its head in acknowledgment, and the
audience was convulsed with laughter. There were also
several novelties introduced in Longbottom's Opaque
Microscope, and we observed several important additions
to the Scientific Museum, which will most advantageously
he noticed at another time. On Thursday Mr. C. E. Horn
ill commence a series of lectures on the National Music
of Different Countries, to be illustrated by vocal and in-
strumental accompaniments. Thelnstitution ►►•ascrowdod
in every part.
London, England, 1844-04-09

Just published, in Bvo., price 10s. 6d.,
-ENQUIRY into the TAXATION and COM.
MERCIAL POLICY of GREAT BRITAIN. With Observa•
tions on. the Principles of Currency and'of Exchangeable Value.

By DAVID BUCHANAN.
IV. Tait, Edinburgh. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., London.
London, England, 1844-04-09

•
TUE.
GELCERAL S tEAM NAVIGA TION
COMPANY'S splendid and' powertil first-class STEAM-
SHIPS are appointed to leave LONDON for—
HAMBURG!' and ROTTERDAM, carrying her Majasty's Mails
—Every Wednesday and Saturday Morning.
ANTWERP—From Brunswick Wharf, Blaekwall—Every Thurs-
day, at Twelve, Noon.
HAVRE—Every Sunday, at Eight, Morning.
Fiom London Bridge Wharf, for—
OSTEND—Every Wednesday and Saturday Morning.
BOULOGNE—Every Thursday and Saturday Morning.
CALAIS—Every Thursday and Sunday Morning.
HULL—Every Tuesday and Friday, at Eight, Morning.
YARMOUTH—Every Saturday, at Six, Evening.
RDINBLTRGH—From Brown's Wharf, Poplar, every Saturday
and alternate Wednesday, at Ten Evening, April 13. 17, 20, and 27.
From DoWn's Wharf, Reduced Fares, for—

- SUNDERLAND—ApriI 16 and 26, at Seven, Evening.
NEWCASTLE—Every Saturday, at Eight Evening.
Between BRIGHTON and DIEPPE, every' Wednesday and Sa-
turday.
To secure Berths, for Freight, and for Bills; containing hours of
departure, Fares, &c., apply at the Offices, 69, Lombard-street; 37,
Regent-circus ; and 35, LeadeiMall-street. ,

ATIONAL LOAN FUND, LIFE' ASSUR -
ANCE SOCIETY,
26, CORSUILL, LONDON.
Capital X-500,000.- •
Empowered by Act of Parliament. -
The many Hovel and varied advantages bestowed by this Institu-
tion, both in its life assurance and deferred annuity departments, par-
ticularly the power to borrow two-thirds of premiums without ex-
pense or forfeiture—the great reduction of rates em short policies—
the option of selecting benefits and converting policies.soas beet to
suit the interest or necessity of the policy-holder during life, as well
as to afford the full benefit to his familynt sheath, and annual division
of profits, have already been so well appreciated by the public, that
the Society's great success and growing prosperity enabled the -Di-
rectors, at their General Meeting in May last, to add to each policy
on the profit scale a bonus averaging fifty-five per cent. on the
amount already Invested ; an+. this bonus, according to an equitable
scale, may either be paid to cash, or applied in reduction -of future
premiums .
London, England, 1844-04-09

ST. THOMAS'S HOSPITAL.
There have been cured and discharged from -St.
Thomas's Hospital, in Southwark, the last year, of,
sick, wounded, ma►med, and diseased persons,
3,609 in-patents, and 37,216 medical and surgical
out-patients, including casualties, some of whom
have been relieved with money and necessaries at
!heir departure, to accommodate and support
them in their journeys to their several habita-
tions • 40,825
Buried from thence, after much charge in
their sickness .

S In-patients
Remaining under cure Out-patients and ca-
t s unities

957

So that there have been, during the last year,
of poor miserable objects under the care of
the said hospital, and destitute of other -
proper care, in all .
_ 42,460

The Governors think it their duty to state, that
in consequence of the rebuilding of London-
bri lge, and the formation of its new approaches at
au elevation of many feet above the old level, they
have been obliged to make large purchases of ground
and buildings adjacent to the Hospital, at a consider-
able expenditure of capital, in order to secure such
ventilation and accommodation as are necessary to the
health and comforts of the patients. They have also
been obliged to rebuild the north wing on a new
site, the former building having been rendered inse-
cure by the removal of the houses adjoining. And
they have now rebuilt and opened a corresponding
wing on the south side, which had become necessary
in consequence of the old south wing being so dilapi-
dated, badly lighted, and ventilated, as to make it un-
fit for the reception ot' patients ; thereby they have
been enabled to admit a larger number of patients
within the Hospital. It is, therefore, humbly and
earnestly recommended to all charitable persons, that
they would he pleased, by their contributions, to en-
able the Governors to defray these heavy charges, and
to meet the still greater outlay which will be requi-
site to complete the plan of improvements now un-
avoidably in progress, as u ell as to continue afford-
ing, and still further extending relief to, the dis-
tresses of the numerous sick, maimed, and diseased
poor, who daily apply, in large numbers, for the
same, as appears from the above and other annual
accounts—particularly in the class of surgical out-
patients, for whose better relief and attendance ar-
rangements upon an improved plan have been adopted.
London, England, 1844-04-09

ADELPHL

At this theatre, the more than celebrated, the re-
nowned " Wizard of the North," appeared last evening,
" re-ascending his mystic throne," to astonish and amuse
the public a fourth London season. An entertainment
that has commanded so continued a popularity must
have great intrinsic merit, and we were glad to see that
a crowded attendance last night bore testimony to the
'great skill of the "modern Faustus," for to fill a theatre
may, in these days, be almost accounted a supernatural
feat. In this the Wizard succeeded to his desire, and
the applause that attended his deeds—it were un-
seemly familiarity to call them mere tricks—gave
good promise that their attractive power will
endure. His apparatus is most magnificent, and
arranged with an eye to eftbct; while he, the won-
der-worker himself, waves his wand with the air of a
perfect master of arts—we say not of what colour. • But,
as variety is pleasing to a holiday-making public, the
Wizard, though in himself a host, does not trust entirely
to his own efforts. Like Prospero in his island, he calls
in music to aid his magic, and relieves the eyes of the
assembly, which vainly attempt to follow his sleights,
by furnishing gratification to their ears. After the first
hour of the evening has been rendered pleasingly
brief by his necromancy, the Wizard retires, and Mr.,
Malone Raymond, favourably known as a- successful
representative of Irish characters, commences an
entertainment called An Hour in Ireland ; it con-
sists of tales, stories, and jokes—some new, but
many of venerable antiquity—mingled with snatches
of song, comic and sentimental, liberal use being
made of the melodies of Moore. He is as-
sisted by Mrs. Raymond and Miss Linley, and the trio,
during their " hour upon the stage," gave some favou-
rite airs, harmonised for three voices, in a very effective
manner. Mr. Raymond was himself encored in the
" Groves of Blarney." Altogether the " Hour_ in Ire-
land," threw a pleasing variety over the evening, which
concluded with the second part of the Wizard's per-
formances in the " Mystic Temple." Of his separate
feats of dexterity we do not speak ; there are some
things beyond the powers of description, and these, as
the poet says, " are of them." But for a combination
of cleverness, neatness, brilliancy, and effect, to say
nothing of the total absence of anything painful or ob-
jectionable, they cannot be surpassed.
London, England, 1844-04-09

NAPOLEON MUSE OM

Among the many exhibitions now o) 3en for the amuse-
ment of the holiday folks, we know 0. f none more inte
'resting that the Napoleon Museum.: It is indeed an
illustration of history. We visited it yesterday, and
found it very well attended. 'l Ile reduction of
the charge of admittance to a shilling has had
the effect of greatly increasing the nm ris ber of visitors.

MR. LOVE'S POLYPHONIC ENTI ;TAINMENTS.

This celebrated ventriloquist, or as b e, more Grecian
like, styles himself, polyphonist, distils yed his marvels
and his mirth last evening at the Ctrt )wn and Anchor,
Strand, in his usual' talented manner_ The variety of
characters he assumes, and the dist it (ct intonation he
gives to each person, whether young or old, male or
female, certainly excel all we have hear d sinee the days
of the immortal Mathews. Although D tr. Love is a
perfect master in the art of polyphony., he by no means
relies on that alone as the attraction or:his petrformances,
but, like those that have gone before him in this very
curious and difficult exercitation a -the human voice,
he developes his powers through the medium of inge-
nious and humorous plots, that are veal. cleverly wrought
.out in terse and witty dialogue. Bis new monodrame,
called The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing; or, the Biter Bitten,
affordel much amusement to the al siiience. Mr. Love
promises other novelties on Wednesd 'ay and Friday this
week, which we have no doubt will ai uply repay in gra-
tification all who go to see them.
London, England, 1844-04-09

NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHORESS OF " THE FLIRT"
Immediately, In 3 vols., post Svo.,
THE WILFULNESS OF WOMAN
By the Authoress of
" THE HISTORY OF A FLIRT," " THE MANCEUVRING
MOTHER," Sze.
Usury Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-: t vet.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re—
spectfully informed that this Theatre will RE-OPEN THIS
kWENING, April 9, when will be performed (for the first time this
season) Eellin►'s Opera of
London, England, 1844-04-09

NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHORESS OF " THE FLIRT"
Immediately, in 3 yols.. pest
THE WILFULNESS OF WOMAN
Dy the Authoress of
" THE HISTORY OF A FLIRT," " THE MANCEUVRING
MOTHER," &c.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great 3larlborough-lreet.
London, England, 1844-04-09

PUBLICATIONS.

This day is published, fep. 8v0.,65.
IESMERISM and its OPPONENTS:
with a Narrative of Cases.
GEORGE SANDBY, Jun., 31.. L., Vicar of Flixton, Suffolk.
London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.

Just published, in SvO., price 10s. 6d.,
TNQUIRY into the TAXATION and
A_ COM-
MERCIAL POLICY of GREAT BRITAIN. With Observa-
tions on the Principles of Currency and of Exchangeable Value.
By DAVID BUCHANAN.
• W. 'Tait, Edinburgh. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., London.
London, England, 1844-04-09

SURREY.

The principal Easter piece at this theatre—for there
were two others—was an adaptation from Mr. Towns-
end's " Whitefriars," under the direction of Mr. R.
Honner, to whose skill and judgment it does consider-
able credit. The scene is laid in a period of our history
in which the worst passions of the vilest men were hit
loose, and it is one, too, which is not without its interest
and moral for the times we live in. The main point in
the plot is not unlike that upon which the interest of
Richard Savage, not long since produced here, was
founded. Mervyn (Mr. E. F. Saville) is the son of Lady
Howard (Mrs. H. Vining), by whom he is disowned,
and whom he does not know to be his mother. Under
the guidance of Titus Oates (Mr. Heslop) and Colonel
Blood (Mr. H. Hughes), a formerlover of Lady Howard's,
he is unintentionally- made a party in the murder of Sir
E. B. Godfrey (Mr. Hawkins.) After his return from
the war in Scotland, whither he is forced to fly, and
where he is made a captain in King Charles's
service, he falls in love with Aurora Sydney (Mrs. R.
Hornier), of whose charms, Charles (Mr. Johnson) also
becomes enamoureeand whose honour he tempts by a
casket of jewels, sent by Mervyn. The offer, of course,
is indignantly rejected, but the Merry Monarch, bent
on accomplishing his object, effects a meeting with
Aurora Sydney, and endeavours to force her compli-
ance, but Mervyn rushes in, and an encounter ensues,
the King being assisted by Blood, and Mervyn by Claude
Duval (Mr. N. T. Hicks). Blood and Mervyn being
wounded are taken to the laboratory of Elkanah, a Jew
poisoner (Mr. R. Hormel.), to whom Lady Howard offers
a considerable sum of money, upon his undertaking to
poison both. Mervyn refuses his remedies, but the
Colonel imbibes the poison through his wound. After
it begins to act, he calls upon Elkanah, who informs
him that Lady Howard instigated him to infuse the
poison. Before his death he procures a meeting with
Lady Howard, and just as he gets her to acknowledge
that Mervyn is her son, he calls in the latter, who is con-
cealed in an adjoining room, upon which his mother swoons
and dies in despair. The Colonel also dies from the
poison, and the curtain drops. The piece possesses some
good scenes, and was very well received. The charac-
ters are very creditably sustained. Mrs. Vining and
Mrs. Honner performed their respective parts with
taste and ability; and Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hughes, and
Mr. Saville, were very effective in theirs. A little
comedy, called the Scapegrace of Paris, and a short
piece, called Barak Johnson, adapted from a tale in the
New Monthly Magazine, followed, and went off very
well. The theatre was very well attended, and the
pieces were announced for repetition amidst loud ap-
alause.
London, England, 1844-04-09

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.

Yesterday we visited the rooms of this imteresting
establishment, and were glad to find that ;there is no
lack of energy on the port of the management . An in-
stitution like the Polytechnic differs from a 1 others, in-
asmuch as its ulterior object is the dissemitasstion of in-
struction, blended with that amusement wl kichi is an ex-
citement to the best moral feeling, and wl Lich induces a
train of thought and reasoning, the benefit to be derived
from which, probably will not be made vet general un-
til this generation shall have passed away; however, from
this circumstance its range is greatly curt" died. We have
here this season another new instrument for the. optical
department arranged by Mr. Longbott nn, which pro-
mises to be one of the most attractive ex hibitions in the
metropolis, and is capable of being mad I.e a most useful
adjunct to the whole field of flat= ii. philosophy ;
investigations may be now mad e on objects
which, until the adaptation of fat s instrument,
have remained uninvestigated. Zt c is called
the Physioscope, and we yesterday saw a human
face magnified by 12 feet, and the effect v 'as most extra-
ordinary—the appearance being that of • a moving giant
—and, when a round of applause had b een given, the
monster bowed its head in acknowleds meat, and the
audience was convulsed with laughter. r: ('here were also
several novelties introduced in Longbe atom's Opaque
Microscope, and we observed several imiet eant additions
to the Scientific Museum, which will mesa: advantageously
be noticed at another time. On Thursday Mr. C.E. Horn
will commence a series of lectures on the National Music
of Different Countries; to be illustratechiv. y vocal and in-
strumental accompaniments. The Instit cation was crowded
in every part.
London, England, 1844-04-09

ROYAL ADELAIDE GALLERY.

The proofs of a continued course of good management
in a public institution were never more promine qtly ex-
hibited than they were last evening, in the variety of
entertainments produced, and the crowds which assem-
bled to witness them. To speak first of the portion of
the entertainments which many would consider merely
popular, we must say that the " Gallery of Practical
Science" has fully attained its object, in making the
greatest works of the greatest authors in Musical
Science not only popular, but appreciated. That mag-
nificent piece, " The Massacre a St. Bartholomew"
(perhaps the chef-d'oeuvre of the master), from
Meyerbeer's " Les Hugenots," was executed in a
style so masterly, so complete, and so exact,
that it left us in doubt whether the maestro
or the orchestra deserved the greats t part
of the applause, which was rapturously bestowed, by an
audience, in our judgment, fully competent to judge.
M. Laurent, the conductor, deserves great praise. To
turn from the musical department to that -which the
drvest of philosopheis will admit to be a fit subject for
his study, we may state that the Electrical Eel s have in-
creased enormously in size and health, and in the vigour
of their shock. The lectures of Professor Maugham
were worthy of his reputation as a simple, olear, and
eloquent professor. The principal novelty was
" Bielfield's Aphanascope," an invention from -which im-
portant results in the science of optics are expected. The
experiments of last evening were in the high est degree
satisfactory ; but the subject will require a. separate
notice.
London, England, 1844-04-09

BRIDEWELL HOSPITAL.

Received into this Hospital during the last
year, under cqmmitments by the Lord Mayor
and the Aldermen of this City, as criminal or
disorderly persons, who have been kept to hard
'Labour or received correction .. BO4
Apprentices sent by the Chamberlain for solitary
confinement ...
Received into this hospital during the same
period sundry poor persons, who have been
committed for wandering abroad and begging
in the City of London

1,010 •
The Governors inform the public that they have
opened a new House of Occupation in St. George's-
fields, where the honest and industrious poor (and
more especially the young) are instructed in useful
trades, upon a more extensive scale than has been
found practicable Of late years, owing to the increase
of buildings contiguous to the old site, and where, in
the. case of those who have forfeited their characters
in society, the great oljects of moral reform, anti
iesturation of character (as contemplated by the
orglnal charter) are provided for, on an enlarged
scale.

BET ALM' HOSPITAL.
CURABLES.
11,miining in the Hospital on the Ist of January, 1843,
including those out on leave of absence—
Men
" 198
Women 1253
Admitted in 1843—Men lOl
284
Women 175

Dbch urged, cured—Men 56 } 159
Women 103

litto, uncured Men 2l t 77
Women 56 S

D.,.requestoffriends—Men 6
12
Women 6

D. ). improper objects—Men . 18
Women l5
33
Ditto, having been sent out on leave of absence, an i n4d
account received since of their state of mind—
Man
Died Men
Women ll 1 19
Remaining on the 31st of December, 1843—
Out on leave Men
omen , 16
I
9
W

In the Hospital—Men 65 165
W omen 100
London, England, 1844-04-09

PRINCESS'S.

Perhaps the principal cause of the crowded state of
this beautiful theatre last evening, was the announce-
ment that it would be the last evening but one of Ma-
dame Eugenia Garcia's performance here this season. The
opera of Otello was repeated, and it is unnecessary for
us now to enter into a disquisition of its merits; and we
have only to say that it was warmly applauded in every
passage. There was a grand Easter entertainment, to
which we could not give a name if the bills had not
helped us. It is entitled Fair Star, or the Singing
Apple and the Dancing Waters. The extrava-
ganza opens with a view of the interior of the
Temple of the Drama, where Melpomene presents
a specimen of a case of real destitution, and
Thalia is not much better off, while Euterpe, " the
Professor of Dancing for the Million," and Terpsichore
(" a light character, frequently found tripping, and, al-
though without ancestors, much attached to her grand
pas") are in the ascendant and high favour. They in-
voke Fancy, as a lady of suggestive mind, to their aid,
to invent some mode of amusement for theiliselves and
audience.; and forthwith are exhibited some animated
cartoons, displaying a few of the earlier passages in the
history of " Fair Star." The after scenes continue that
history with admirable effect and great interest. King
Bigaroon (Paul Bedford), Monarch of Cherry Island, " a
merry sovereign, addicted to taxes and tippling, and too
careless of the state of his head for the head of the state,"
has lost his son and neice, Cherry (Mrs. H. P. Grattan)
and Fair Star (Miss Fortescue), while they were quite
children, through the contrivance of his Queen Marella.
(Madame Sala), "an underhanded dowager, trying
to get the upper hand of the King," and Lord Stalk (Mr.
Oxberry). They have, however, been preserved and
reared by Crambo (Mr. Wright), a Greek Corsair,
" retired from the Atlantic and become Pacific, self-
elected governor of the foundlings." They are, ulti-
mately, restored, and Cherry (after overcoming most
wonderful difficulties, to procure the singing apples and
dancing waters for his lady love) obtains the Fair Star's
hand, and all (as it should do) " ends happily." The
extravaganza is written, it is stated, by Mr. Albert
Smith and Mr. Oxenford, and the two gentlemen have
produced a very amusing Easter-offering. Many of the
points told extremely well with the house. Bedford has
some very laughable songs and speeches, and he made
the most of them. Mr. Wright and Mr. Oxberry also
were excellent in their several parts ; indeed, like praise
may be awarded to all the characters above-mentioned.
The scenery was beautiful and very extensive. The
entire extravaganza was very successful, and was received
most applaudingly by a full audience.
London, England, 1844-04-09

EXAMPLES.

Ahnual Bonus Cash Prem.
Entry. """-" 11-em. Added. Bonus. Reduced.
•
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1838.... 114 56 3,000 175 15 0 296 9 7-123 0 6 16 9 7

Another Bonus will be declared in the present year.

DEFERRED ANNUITIES.

The best and moat varied provision for after-life hitherto bffered—
every 21. 12s. per annum, paid from the age of twenty, will; at sixty-
five, give the policy-holder the choice of an annuity of 471. Its. 6d.,
or 3491. I Is. cash, or policy at death of 466/. Similar advantages at
fifty, fifty-five, and sixty, through an Increased annual paynient—
two-thirds payments lent at any time, and two-thirds returned to re-
presentatives in cases of premature death.
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ONDON, EDINBURGH, and DUBLIN
iu • LIFE COMPANY, 3, Charlotte-row, Mansion-house, and
18, Chancery-lane, London.
The indisputability of the policies granted by this Company.;
The obligation to pay the sum assured although th6debt for which,
the policy was taken may have been paid before the claim arises ; "
Whole-world policies not confined to the limits of Europe ;
Option of half-premium payment for the first seven yehrii.
These form a combination of advantages which can be obtained
only from the „London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Life Company.
ALEX. ROBERTSON, Manager.
London, England, 1844-04-09

PUBLICATIONS.

This day is published, fcp. Svo., 6s.
3IESMERISM and its OPPONENTS
:with a Narrative of Cases.
GEORGE SANDBY, Jun., M.A., Vicar of Flixton, Suffolk.
London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longman.
London, England, 1844-04-09

SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXETER
THIS EVENING, April 9,HALL Will be again repeated,
HANDEL'S ORATORIO, " THE MESSIAH."
PRINCIPAL VOCAL ppRPORBIERS,
Miss Rainforth, Miss Lucombe, Miss E. Birch, Miss Dolby, M.
' •Duprez, and Mr. Leffler.
The Band and Chorus will consist of above Five Hundred Performers.
Tickets, 3s. each ; Reserved Seats, 55.;. may be had of the principal
Music-sellers ; of Mr. Bewley, 53, Chaiing-eross ; Mr. Mitchell, 39,
Charing-cross; and of Mr. Ries, 102, Strand, opposite Exeter Hall.
THOMAS BREWER, Hon. Sec.

,
BIRTHS: --
~;,IP
On the 31st ult., at Harnburgh, the wife of CaPll—
Mexican Vice-Consul, of a daughter. aare'
. On the 4th inst., at Upper Seymour-street, Euston-sq
Mrs. Taylor, of a son. ,-,_ net*
On the 4th inst., at Reading, the lady of Major-ve"
Tickell, C. 8., Bengal Engineers, of a son. ,ktirlh
On the 4th inst., at Chester, the lady of Sir
Walker, of a son. 101*
On the sth inst., at John-street, Berkeley-square'
Harry Surman, of a son. oil,(
On the sth inst., at Kilburn, Mrs. Edward Hodgkiuse
a daughter. if of
On the sth inst., at Henlow, Bedfordshire, the if--e
Stuart, Esq., of a daughter.
dee, 06
On the 6th inst., in Montagu-place, Bryanston-squad'
lady of 11. P. GippF, Esq., of a son. , ille
On the 6th inst., at Gordon-place, Tavistock-squa—'
lady of john Fenton, Esq., of a son, StaeY
On the 6th inst., at St. John's-terrace, Park-road,
well, the lady of the Rev. A. Walbaum, of a dats2..
.._