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ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
CAPTAIN WARNER.'S EXPERIMENT.

GREAT LEAGUE MEETING.
THE LAST MEETING of the LEAGUE
for this SEASON, In the THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-
GARDEN, will be held on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, 7th inst..
GEORGE WILSON, Esq., will take the Chair at HALF-PAST
SEVEN O'CLOCK precisely.
The Meeting will be addressed by Thomas Milner Gibson, Esq.,
M.P. ; George Thompson, Esq., and W. J. Fox, Esq.
Cards of admission may be had on application at the OffiCe4 of the
League, on Monday , and Tuesday, between the hours of eleven arid
four o'clock.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

IMMO=
Lord G. Bentinck's b f, by Bay Middleton,
.out of
Chapeau D'Espagne
0
Betting-2 to 1 Qach acrst As you like it and Wi ti-
ding Day, and 6to 2 agst'Brztannia. The running was
made by Ratafia to the distance, where it. was taken up
by Britannia' who was never afterwards caught, and
won cleverly by a length. A dead hest for second between
As you like it and Wedding Day. Nothing else up.
The Duke of Richmond's Plate (Handicap) of 100 sovs.
New mile.
Duke of Richmond's Cornopean, 4 yrs,
.6st 71b,
(Abdale) , • 1
Lord Exeter's Algernon, .3 yrs, sst 2
Captain Harcourt's Sir Abstrupus, 4 yrs, 7st 81b 3
The following also started, but were not placed :
Lord • E.Neter's Elegance filly, 4 yrs, 7st 31b—Colonel
Wyndham's Tom Thumb, 4 yrs, Est—Lord George
.Bentinck's Black Gentleman; 4 yrs, sst 101b—Lord
Rosslyn's Elemi, 3 yrs, sst 101b—Mr. Payne's 'Walpole,
3 yrs, sst 71b—Mr. Payne's Christina filly, 3 yrs, sst---
Lord George Bentinck's Alva, 3 yrs, 4st WM—Lord
George Bentinck's Jew Boy, 2 yrs, a .feather.—Won in
a canter.

In consequence of the DESTRUCTIVE EXPLOSION oil BRIOII-
TON, the Directors of the ROYAL POLYTECHIC 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, ami in the Evenings of
Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, at a Quartor 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 BACII-
HOFFNER'S Lectures, and ail the other subjects of interest in the
Institution.

FURTHE.R PARTICULARS :OF THE GOOD••

WOOD STAKES.
The start .took place precisely it four o'clock, the
horses, with the exception of .Algernon, who contrived,
to dislodge his rider, getting off admirably. The CUr-
rier took the lead at a strong pace, followed by Fran-
chise, Best of Three, Ajax, and Lucy Banks, the ruck
lying away from them. In this order, or without any
change worth speaking of, they ran about a mile ; the
CUrrier then gave way, and the running was taken up
by Eranchise, wba,went on with it to the end, was never
caught, and won easy by a length. Ajax and Best of
Three kept their position to Within a distance and a half
from home, and were then passed by Lucy Banks, who
followed.Mr.Wreford's mare to the end, but never got
nearer than she was at the finish. The Best of Three.
was a bad third, Claude Frollo fourth, Ajax fifth, and
The Era sixth. The Era carried 71bs. extra for win-
ning at Newcastle and Liverpool. Canton was, weighed
form this race and his nuniber exhibited, but did not start.

Applications for Private Boxes to be made personally or by letter-
on Monday.
The cards of registered Members will admit, as heretofore, to Pit
and Galleries.

Admission, Is.; Schools, Half-price.

DOORS TO BE OPENED AT SEVEN O'CLOCK.

RATIONAL SOCIETY.
The MEMBERS and FRIENDS of the above SOCIETY are
respectfully informed that a PUBLIC BREAKFAST will be given
on SUNDAY NEXT, Aug. 4, at Ten o'clock, to Mr. BUXTON, the
President of the Society, and Governor of Harmony Hall (their estate
In Hampshire), at the Institution, John-street, Tottenham-court-
road. _ .

A USTRALASIAN, COLONIAL, and GENE-
RAL LIFE ASSURANCE and ANNUITY COMPANY,
126, Bishopsgate-street, corner of Cornhill.
Capital 200,00.01., in 2,000 Shares.
DIRECTORS..
Edward Barnard, Esq., I.R.S. Gideon Colquhoun, Esq.
Robert Brooks, Esq. Charles E. Mangles, Esq.
Henry Buckle, Esq. Richard Onslow, Esq.
John Henry Capper, Esq. William Walker, Esq.

Mr. B. will lecture in the Evening, at Half-past Seven.
T. TRUELOVE, Secretary,

MRS. ESTHER HILL , OR PASKETT.

BANKERS—Union Bank of London.
COLONIAL BANKERS—The Bank of Australasia (Incorporated by:Royal

IF MRS. ESTHER HILL, or PASKETT,
WIDOW of the Deceased WILLIAM PASKETT, will apply
or send her address to Mr. James Murray, No. 33, West George-
street, Glasgow, she will hear of something to her advantage. It is
believed that Mrs. Paskett and her husband resided for some time at
St. John's, New Brunswick, and afterwards removed to New York,
where they kept an inn or hotel. She was heard of there about eight
years ago, and any information with regard to her will be thankfully
received as above.
Glasgow, July 30, 1844.

Charter, 1835), No. 2, 3loorgate-street.
Soucirons-31essrs. Maples, Pearse, Stevens, and Co.
PHYSICIAN—Dr. Fraser, 62, Guildford-street, Russell-square.
SzenErasv—Edward Ryley, Esq.
ASSURANCES may be effected with this Company at unusually
favourable rates, affording every variety of accommodation to the
assured. Participation in profits, ascending and descending scales of
premium, permission to retain one-third of the premium, which is
charged as a debt against the policy, tables for the assurance of a
sum payable in the event of death to the executors of the assured, or
to himself upon the attainment of the ages of 45, 50, or 60.
TO EMIGRANTS, TO THE AUSTRALASIAN COLONIES,
who are assured for the whole term of life, this Company
offers the advantages of permission to proceed to, to reside in, and to
return from those colonies without extra premium ; and to pay their
premiums there.

• The other two races were not run when our parce'
was made up.

FIRST CHURCH-RATE CONTEST
AT UXBRIDGE.
The town of Uxbridge has just been agitated by a
sharp contest upon the vexatious subject of church-
rates, being the first contest of the kind ever known in
that locality. A church-rate having been proposed at
the vestry, a counter-amendment was proposed by Mr.
Henry Hull; and seconded by Mr. Wilkinson, which the
Vicar, the Rev. Mr. Price, in defiance of the customary
Usage, refused to submit to the meeting. Upon a show
of hands, the rate having been negatived by at least two
to --mei; a: poll. -wus .4emaided, w)iich jork plaee.on
Monday and Tuesday last, accompaniedby the
peculiar features of a• Parliamentary election
under the old boroughmongering system ; the pro-
rate party having recourse to the most unscrupulous
bribery, treating, and intimidation, in which, it is to be
regretted, some of the most influential gentry of the
neighbourhood took a conspicuous part. An adjourned
vestry was held yesterday, at the Baptist Chapel. when
the numbers were announced by the Vicar :—For the
rate 178, against it 174. Mr. Hull denounced the mode
by which the rate had been carried, and the calumnious
hand-bills circulated against its opponents, more
particularly the Society of Friends. He protested
against the obnoxious manner in which church-
rates had hitherto been levied against that body,
goods having . been taken from himself to the value of
241, in satisfaction of a rate of the amount of 101. Mr.
Wilkinson stated that, notwithstanding there was a
majority of four votes in favour of. the rate, there was, in
fact a majority of fourteen voters against it.
An Anti-Church and State Association was formed in
the town the same evening ; and it has been determined
to make the illegal proceedings by which the rate has
been carried a subject of judicial investigation.

'LONDON AND YORK RAILWAY.
-AA At a numerous "Meeting of the Nobility,• Gentry, and Inhabi-
tants of the Town and Neighbourhood of Peterborough, held at the
Town-hall, .; Peterborough, to take Into consideration the PRO-
JECTED RAILWAY from LONDON to YORK;
The Right lion. Earl FITZWILLIAM in the Chair;

the following Resolutions were passed
Resolved—That in the opinion of this Meeting a direct Railway
between London and the North will be productive of great advantage
to the inhabitants of the towns situate upon the Line, and to the agri-
cultural districts through which it passes.

Resolved—That the benefits of such a Line of Railway will consist
in the facility it will afford for the carriage of cattle and sheep to the
London and other markets, and for the conveyance hither of the
coals and other products of the North.
Resolved—That the Directors of the London and York Railway be
requested to make arrangements for the main Line passing close to
the city of Peterborough.

Resolved—That this Meeting pledges itself to give every support
:o carry out such a Line.

FITZWILLIAM, Chairman.
Upon the motion of E. B. DENISON, Esq., M.P. for West Yorkshire;
seconded by CHARLES CHAPLIN, Esq., of Blankney, Lincolnshire—
Resolved—That the thanks of this Meeting be unanimously given
to Earl Fitzwilliam for his impartial conduct in the chair.
Peterborough, August 1, 1844.

GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM-
PANY, incorporated by Act of Parliament, 69, Lombard-
etrect, London.
Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEARLY GENERAL
MEETING of the PROPRIETORS of this Company will be held at
the Cempany's Office, 69, Lombard-street, on TUESDAY, the 27th
inst., at Two o'clock precisely, pursuant to the Act of Parliament,
to transact the usual Business, and to declare the Dividend for the
Half-year eliding Julie 30, 1844
London, Aug. 1, 1844

JOHN WILSON, Secretary,

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 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 conveniences or necessity. Assurances
for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Sec.

VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
TRUSTEES.
Sir JAMFS DUKE, Alderman, M.P., Chairman.
BENJAMIN HAWES, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
BENJAMIN BARNARD, Esq.
CHARLES BALDWIN, Esq.
Peculiar advantages are offered by this Company. Thus—
Parties assuring the lives of others may make their policies secure,
notwithstanding the life assured may go out of the limits of Europe,
without the necessary permission of the Directors having been pre-
viously obtained.
Credit of half the premiums for the first five years allowed on po-
licies effected for the whole term of life.
On policies of five years' standing, half the amount paid, after the
firs year's premium, may be borrowed thereon by the Assured.
Advances are a'so made to Assurers on real or undoubted personal
security, for terms t.f years, repayable by instalments.
Attention is particularly requested to the detailed Prospectuses of
the Company, which may be obtained at the Office, IS, King
William-street, City. or by letter, addressed to the Secretary.
WILLIAM RATR A Y, Actuary and Secretary.

pRESERVES AND CONFECTIONERY'
The superiority of BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY, for Pre-
serves and Confectionery, is testified by the fact that it is preferred to
any other spirit by the most extensive Wholesale Confectioners in
the Metropolis ; for fortifying home-made wines it is invaluable ; as
an ordinary beverage it is congenial to the most delicate constitutions;
and; as a medical stimulant, it is peculiarly adapted'to persons of
bilious or dyspeptic habits. Quantities of not less than Two Gallons,
supplied at the Distillery, 7. Smithfield-bars, in Stone Jars, at IBs. per
Gallon, exclusive of the price of the Jar; and in Glass Bottles, at 20s.
per Gallon, Bottles and Case included.
Consumers of Brandy are respectfully informed that J. T. BETTS,
Jun., and Co., will not be responsible for any Bottled Brandy that is
not protected against fr ,ndulent substitution, by the Patent Metallic
Capsules, made of pure and solid metal (not tin-foil), embossed with
the words " Betts's Patent Brandy, 7, Smithfield-bars," to which at-
tention is especially directed.

SUM ME R EXCURSIONS.
'Tis pleasing to mark 'mid the public diversions
The parties who travel on "Summer excursions."
Such pleasures are daily becoming more rife,
With persons of various stations in life.
Nor need we remain at a loss fo- a reason,
Why people eejoy themselve, thus at this season.
The reader will see that the business is done
By the choice simmer garments f MOSES and SON.
An astonishing saving attends them, and hence,
Many thousands enjoy themselves free of expense.
Nay, be not mistaken ! When gentlemen come,
They gain by the clothes no " contemptible" sum,
But enough to partake of the pleasures of life.
With a friendly companion, a sweetheart, or wife.
No wonder the steamers are c,owded each day,
With ladies arid gentlemen, " drest fine and gay."
No wonder the railways are so overrun,
When we think of the savings by MOSES and SON.
Let all who are anxious to share the diversions
Which at all times attend en the " Summer excursions,"
No longer delay and remain in the lurch,
But patronise MOSES, ri ht facing the church.
One entrance at Eighty-six Aldgate is found,
And one in the Mileries, a little way round.
But we need not inform you, for sure there are none
Who know not the warehouse of MOSES and SON.
READY MADE. £ a. d.

Tweed faglion Is' . from 0 s i
Ditto, superior quality, with silk collars, cuffs, and facings.... 0 16 0
Cashmerette coats in a variety of shapes, hand.omely trimmed 1 0 0
An Immense stock of Holland and jean blouses from 0 3 6
Splendid summer vests from 0 2 6
An endless variety of cashmere and Persian vests, splendid
patterns 3s. to 8 6
Washing satin vests, warranted
Cloth trousers.
Single milled does from 0 11 6
A great variety of summer trousers
Dress Coats edged from 1 • 0
Frock ditto 0.1111.000•••••••• 0000000000000000 •••• • 00000000 •••••••••••••••••• . 1 4 0

MADE TO MEASURE.
Tweed coats, trimmed with silk, made in any shape, water-
proofed .from 0 18 0
Cashmere, fine Saxony, and other light summer materials,
made in the first style of fashion from 1 5 0
Figured quilting vests, 7s. each, or three for
Cashmere vests, in recherche patterns from 0 9 6
Summer Trousers, in great variety of materials ...... 16 0
Single milled Victoria, and plain doe trousers • 17 6
Best quality West of England 1 2 0
Dress Coats
Best manufactured 2 15 0
Mounring to any extent can be had at five minutes' notice, at the
following prices :
Men's Suits, dress coat, vest, and trousers from 1 16 0
Boys' ditto, jacket, vest, and trousers from 0 18 0
Imeorerartrr.— Any article purchased or ordered, if not approved
of ,exchanged, or the money returned.
Observe—E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail
Woolen Drapers, Outfitters, and General Wareh ousemen, 154, Mi.
nories. nodal. Aldgate,City, opposite the Church.
Catrrrox.—E. Moses and Son are obliged to guard th ;public
against imposition, having learned that the untradesmanlike
falsehood of beine connected with them, or it's the same concern,
has oeen resorted to in many instances, anti for obvious reasons.
They have no connexion whatever with any other establishment,
and those who desire genuine Cheap Clothing should (to prevent
disappointment, &c.) call or send to, 154, Minories, or 86, Aldgate,
opp-site the Church.
N.B. No business transacted at this Establishment from sunset on
Friaay dB sunset on Saturday, when business is resumed tilltwelve
'elf)

JJALSE'S SCORBUTIC DROPS.
DECLARATION OF THE. GUARDIANS OF BRENT,

DEVON.

We, the undersigned, solemnly—declare that before Thomas Ro
bins, one of our parishioners, comenced taking " Halse's Scorbutic
Drops," he was literally covered with large running wounds (some
of them so large that a person rnig t have laid his list in them) ; that
before he had finished the first bottle he noticed an improvement,
and that by continuing them for some time, he got completely
restored to health, after everything else had failed. He had tried
various sorts of medicines before taking " Halse's Scorbutic Drops"
and had prescriptions from the most celebrated physicians in this
country, without derivine the least benefit. " Halse's Scorbutic
Drops," have co •.pletely cured him, and he is now enabled to attend
to his labour as well as any man in our parish From ether cures
also made in this part, we strongly recommend " Halse's Scorbutic
Drops" to the notice of the pui•lie.
Signed by John Elliott, sen., Lord of the Manor, John Manning,
William Pearce, Henry Goodman, Arthur Langworthy.
tune 21, 15,3.

Wh. les-ale Agents for London : Barclay and Son, Farringeon.
street ; Hallett, b 3, High Holborn; Prout, 2•29, Strand ; Burney, 232,
Blackfriars-road; Johnston, Mt, Coruhill; King, 7, Napier-street,
n‘ ar the Albert Saloon, Hoxton.

N.B. Be sure to ask ToTe;llalse's Scorbutic Drops." So'd in
Bottles at 2s. 9d. and in Pint Bottles, containing nearly 'IX. 2s. 9(1.
Bottles for lls

• CORNS AND BUNIONS.
•
NO CHIROPODISTS! !—No CUTTING !! !
AU L'S EVERY MAN'S FRIEND
is a sure and speedy cure for those annoyances, without
causing the least pain or inconvenience. Unlike all other remedies
for corns, its oyeration is such as to render the cutting of
corns altogether unnecessary: indeed, we may say, the practice of
cutting corns is at all times highly dangerous, and has been fre-
quently attended with lamcntf.ble con,equenc 5, besides its liability
to increase their growth. It adheres with the most gentle pressure,
producing an instant and delightful relief from torture, and, .with
perseverance in its application, entirely eradicates the most in-
veterate corns and bunions.
Erraamtrimanv TESTIMONIALS.
From Dr. Cummins, Lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence at the
Aldersgate School of Medicine.
Dr. Cummins presents his compliments to Mr. Paul, and begs to
inform him that his Every Man's Friend has entirely taken away
his Corns, and he has recommended it to several of his friends and
patients, and in no one instance has it failed in eradicating both
Corns and Bunions.
From Dr. Ley, Midwifery Lecturer, at St. Bartholomew's
Hospital.
Dr. Ley presents his compliments to Mr. Paul, and begs to inform
bin. that his Corn Plaster has taken away his Corns.
Similar Testimonials have been received from upwards of one
hundred Physicians and Surgeons of the greatest eminence.
Prepared by John Fox, in boxes, at Is, 1 d., or three small
boxes in one for 2s. 9d., and to be had of Mr King, 7. Napier.street,
East, near the Shaftesbury Arms, Hoxton, and all wholesale and
retail medicine venders in town and country. The genuine has the
name of John Fox on the stamp. A 2s. lid, box cures the most
obchlrlite Corns.

Ask for 0 Pauli ivory Man's Frltn4.',',

WEST INDIA PINE-APPLES, Twenty-six
Days from New Providence.—For PUBLIC SALE, on
MoNney NEXT, August 5, 1844, at Two o'Clock precisely, 5,000
BIRD'S-EYE, SUGAR-LOAF, and PROVIDENCE PINE-APPLES.
A Quantity of LIVE TURTLE just arrived, per Fear Not, from New
Providence, 150 Tins UNDRESSED TURTLE, and 5 Bags
TEXIAN NUTS.

KEELING and HUNT, Brokers,
2, Monument-yard, and 9, Pudding-lane.

NOTICE is hereby given, that WILLIAM
GEORGE CHARLESWORTH, of Chesterfield, in the comity
of Derby, druggist, bath by Deed, dated the 19th day of July, 1844,
assigned all his estate and effects, either in his own or his wife's right,
to Henry Hall, of Chesterfield aforesaid, joiner, and Joseph Nicholson,
of the same place, auctioneer, for the benefit of such of his creditors
as shall execute the same, or agree in writing to do so, within one
calendar month from the date thereof, which Deed was executed by
the said William George Charlesworth, Henry Ball, and Joseph Ni-
cholson, on the day of the date thereof, and the execution thereof by
them is attested by Thomas Clarke, of Chesterfield aforesaid, attor-
ney-at-law, and is left at his office ; and such of the creditors as shall
neglect to execute the same within the time aforesaid, will be ex-
cluded the benefit thereof.

GROUSE SHOOTING.-A GENTLEMAN
and his TWO SONS wish to have three or four days good
GROUSE SHOOTING, with or without his own Dogs, between the
12th and 25th of August, near an Inn, or with board and lodging.
All Grouse killed to belong to the Proprietor..
Terms, with particulars, to be addressed to C.H.8., 17, Cadogan-
place, London.

RIDING HABlTS.—Ladies are invited to
it.,in-
spect those made by Messrs. NICOLL, Habit-makers to tie
Queen and most of the Ladies of the Court.
Cards may be had at 114, Regent-street, Londoi.
Messrs. Nicoll offer moderate prices, as a further inducement to a
orrect fitting habit,

AVIES'S FINE WAX CANDLES, Is. sd. per lb.;
they only require trial to prove them the handsomest and
.15
most economical candles in existence, that do not require snuffing.
Genuine Sperm Candles, 2s. 2d. per lb.—Superior transparent Wax, 2s.
2d.—Genuine Wax, 2s. 3d.—Best kitchen and office Candles,sld.—Ex-
tra fine Moulded Candles, with the improved Wax Wicks, 7d.—Yellow
Soap, 465., 625., and 58s. per 1121bs.—Mottled, 60s. and 64s.—Wind-
sor and Palm, Is. 4d. per packet. —Old Brown Windsor, Is. 9d.—Rose,
2s.—Camphor, 2s.—Superior Almond, 2s. 6d.—Superfine Sealing-
wax, 4s. 6d. per lb.—Refined Sperm 011, 7s. Od. per gallon—Solar Oil,
3s. Gd.—For Cash, at DAVIES S Old Established Warehouse, G 3, St.
Martin's-lane (opposite New Slaughter's Coffeehouse), Charing-cross.

GREENWICH PENSIONERS' NEL-

SON DINNER.

LORD LINCOLN AND THE WOODS AND

FORESTS.

Yesterday a General Meeting of the Subscribers to
he above fund for giving a dinner to those pensioners of
Greenwich Hospital who served under Nelson, upon the
occasion of the inauguration of the Nelson column in
Trafalgar-square, was held at Willis's Rooms, King-
street, St. James's, to enable the Committee to explain to
them, and the public generally, the reasons why the en-
tertainment had been so frequently postponed, and also
to take the subscribers' opinion and wishes as to the
manner in which the money should be appropriated
Sir Edward Codrington was called to the chair, amidst
loud applause, shortly after two o'clock.
-'The lion, and Gallant CHAIRMAN sail the object of
this meeting was to show to the subscribers that the
Committee had done everything which lay in their
power to carry out the wish of the public ; and, in proof
of that assertion, he would state as briefly as possible
the steps which they had adopted to carry out the inten-
tions of the subscribers. The first meeting of the Com-
mittee was on the 10th of November, 1842, when they
got the cordial permission of Sir Robert Stopford, the
Governor of Greenwich Hospital, for all those pensioners
who had served under Nelson to attend at the dinner on
any stated day. The next step was to gain the sanction of
the Commissioners of Woods and Forests ; and upon a
communication being made for that purpose to Lord
Lincoln, he expressed much pleasure in affording every
facility for the contemplated fele, as it met with his cor-
dial approval. As it was found that the state of the
ground would not admit of the dinner being held upon
the day then fixed, it was determined to postpone it to
the anniversary of the battle of Copenhagen, the 2d of
April, 1844 ; but a letter from Mr. Barry, the architect,
stated that the interior of the square would not
be in a sufficiently forward condition for the dinner to
take place there. In consequence of this, the Committee,
hearing that it was intended to remove the hoarding, ad-
dressed a letter, on the 26th of April, to Lord Lincoln,
reminding him of his promise, in November, 1842, to
which his Lordship replied that his promise was de-
pendent upon the dinner taking place last autumn, and
that the square could be kept shut no longer. The
Committee, after this, determined to fix the dinner for
the 24th of May, her Majesty's birth-day ; and, upon
this occasion, Lord Lincoln said he could see no objec-
tion to the square being appropriated for the dinner upon
certain conditions, the principal of which was, that
the Committee would make themselves responsible for
any damage done to the asphaltum pavement. In con-
sequence of this :promise, advertisements were issued,
stating that the dinner would take place on the 24th of
May ; but, upon the 17th, a letter was received from
Lord Lincoln, stating that, owing to the defective condi-
tion of a portion of the square, he felt bound to withdraw
his permission. This letter was received after many
contracts had been entered into, and the Committee,
put to much unnecessary and useless expense. Another
application having been made to his Lordship, he stated,
in reply, that the contemplated dinner was disapproved
of by the Lords of the Admiralty ; but if a letter was
brought. from their Lordships, he would re-
consider his determination. The Gallant Chairman
waited upon Lord Haddington, who distinctly denied
that the Lords of the Admiralty disapproved of a
dinner, and wrote a letter, in his private capacity, to that
effect. To obviate another professed objection of Lord
Lincoln; and leave him no excuse, the Messrs. Maude,
the contractors for laying down the asphaltum, stated
that, if any injury was caused to the pavement by the
dinner, they would (as it would be painful to them to
stop the festival) repair it at their own expense.—
(Cheers.) Those two letters being communicated to
Lord Lincoln, he still refused to assent, saying, as a pure
matter of police, he thought it unadvisable to have a
public dinner in an open space in the heart of a large
metropolis. This latter objection was answered in two
ways—first, Colonel Mayne, the Police Commissioner,
said he had applied to Sir James Graham, and
taken steps for the preservation of order; and
next, he (Sir Edward Codrington) felt convinced
that every Englishman who had the naval honour of his
country at heart—there were few who had not—
would have kept order himself. The Hon. and
Gallant Chairman then went minutely through the de-
tails of ad that had occurred with respect to Parliamen-
tary discussions respecting the erection of the Nelson
column, and said that soon after the close of the last
war, a sum of 200,0001. had been voted for such pur-
poses as this, and had not as yet been expended ; and,
therefore, he thought there was a claim upon this fund
for as much as would have finished the pillar. He had
now stated all he knew, and neither he nor the Commit-
tee could possibly tell the reasons for Lord Lincoln's
conduct, for every one of the objections which he had
urged had been subsequently removed. In conclusion he
begged of any gentleman present, who was a subscriber,
to suggest some proposition for the disposal of the sum
of money which now lay in the treasurer's hands, which,
after the deduction of incidental expenses, amounted to
347/. BefOre sittinc, down, he should state that Admiral
Sir Robert Stopford had suggested, in a letter to the
Committee, that the money in hand should be either
paid over to the pensioners, or funded for their families.
Mr. WILLIAMS said he attended on the part of his
Grace the Duke of Northumberland, to suggest origi-
nally that it ought to be appropriated to some charitable
institution ; but he (Mr. Williams) might presume to
say, that he was sure his Grace would at once coincide in
the proposition of Sir Robert Stopford.
It was then agreed that the money should be funded
for the benefit of the widows and families of the pen-
sioners for whom the dinner was intended.

After which the meeting passed a cordial vote of
thanks-to the Gallant-Chairman, and separated. ,

COACH A6CIDENT.—As we were preparing for
press last night (Thursday), we received information of an
accident of a very distressing nature, which occurred by the
upsetting of the coach running in `connexion with the
steamers to Edinburgh. It appears that the coach was re-
turning to Stirling by the Carse-road, with the passengers
who left Granton-pier by the evening boat, and while at a
sharp and precipitous turn of the road, that part termed the
" fore coach". broke away, and the coach (which was quite
full), after running for a short distance, upset. The conse-
quence, we regret to state, was, that one gentleman, Mr.
Jalllay, farmer, Skeoch, was killed on the spot, and several
other individuals more or less severely injured. Another
coach was instantly dispatched, by which the sufferers; to
whom every,kindness and attention were paid, were con-
veyed to Stirling: So far as we have been able to ascertain,
not the slightest blame attaches to the driver; and, from the
care and attention paid by the company by whom this coach
is 'conducted, in providing everything calculated to avert
accidents, and to insure the safety of passengers, we are in-
clined to believe that this melancholy event has been due of
those occurrences which no skill could avert, nor the most
solicitous prudence foresee.—Stirling Advertiser.
The Governor and Deputy-Governor of the Bank of
England had an interview with the Chancellor of the
• •
Excheriner- yesterday, at has official residence in Down-
ing-strect. -
The new comet has been sew at Bois le Due, with
the naked eye. •

ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED in ALL THE THREE PAPERS,. Morning Noon, and Night, thereby insuring a TOWN and COUNTRY CIRCULATION, at ONE CHARGE:

Cu URT-MARTIAL ON A BRITISH

NAVAL OFFICER.
DEVONPiniT, • WEDNESDAY EVENING.—A court-martial
was held this day on board her' Majesty's ship St. Vincent,
for the trial of Lieut. E. E. Gray, late commander of her
Majesty's brigantine Bonetta, on the following charges,
framed in consequence of the complaint of the French Go-
vernment :

Ist. For disobedience of orders on the coast of Africa, on
the 4th of July, 1842, in causing the French vessel Luiz
d'Albuquerque to be detained and searched, she having at the
time displayed the proper colours indicating the nation to
which she belonged, and no sufficient cause having existed
for suspecting such colours to be false ; and he, the said
Lieut. Edward Evans Gray, not possessing the necessary.
French warrant to authorise his searching and detaining
French vessels.

2d. For neglect of duty in not stopping the search and
ordering the searching party to return immediately to the
Bonetta on ascertaining the said vessel to be really a French
vessel, as indicated by her colours.
3d. For neglect of duty as commanding officer throughout
the said transaction, evinced by his permitting a case of wine
and other articles to be received into the Bonetta from the
said French vessel, without having ascertained that due pay-
ment had been made for the same ; by not having taken due
precaution to prevent the general want of discipline reported
to have been shown by the officers and crew of the Bonetta,
who had been put on board the said French vessel, and by
not punishing a man belonging to the Bonetta who had been
detected in taking away cigars from the said French vessel.
The Court was composed of Admiral Sir David Milne, Pre-
sident ; Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Pym, Captain R. F. Row-
ley, Captain Burgoyne, &c.
The case for the prosecution having closed, the Court called
upon the prisoner for his defence, who requested that he might
be allowed until Thursday to prepare it. This was acceded
to, and the Court adjourned until ten o'clock next morning.

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MEMORIAL TO THE LATE MA-
DAME SOYER, THE CELEBRATED ARTIST.
Tie Ailaugmtatipn of a splendid raoa;lnent, erected to the
Memory of Mid4l6 BOyer'ivlfosd hame.rs so hitimatelk cot-
nected with the genius of Art, took place on Sunday, before
a numerous and distinguished party, at Kensal-green Ceme-
tery. The design, which is quite new, is by M. Soyer, her
husband, and reflects the greatest credit upon that gentle-
man, who is so well known at the Reform Club. It consists
of a pedestal, about twelve feet in height, surmounted by a
colossal figure of Faith, with her right band pointing to-
wards heaven, and the left supporting a golden cross. At
her feet, lightly floating upon clouds, are two cherubims, the
one holding a crown over the head, and the other presenting
a palm to a beautiful medallion of the deceased ; the latter
executed in white marble, and surrounded by the emblem
of eternity. A palette and brushes, embellished with a
wreath of unfading laurels, is gracefully placed beneath the
medallion. M. Puyenbroack, of Brussels, one of the prin,
cipal sculptors to his Majesty the King of the Bel-
gians, has added to his fame by this new example
of his talent. Although the figures of the monument
are larger than life, so light and elegant is their
construction that the observer might almost fancy they were
leaving this terrestial sphere, while the cherubims, poised
upon the ascending clouds, convey such an idea of buoyancy
that one is led to believe that the heavy and solid stone (like
the pure and eternal spirit of her who sleeps below) had taken
its departure from earth, and was following that shade whose
memory it was erected to perpetuate. We are informed that
the palette and brushes, with the laurel and her initials,
were sketched by the lamented artist the morning previous
to her death, she being then in perfect health; while the
medallion is from her portrait by M. Simoneau, her father-
in-law, and only master.

Amongst the party present at the inauguration we perceived
the fair Cerito, bestowing upon the shrine of her sister artist
a wreath Funeraire, made from a crown placed upon her head
in La Scala, at Milan, before several thousands of her coun-
try people. Such feeling impressed all with the highest re-
spect for that fairy child of Terpsichore, and deserves a dis-
tinguished place in the history of art. The wreath, together
with the palette of the artist, will be placed in a glass case,
and fixed at the back of the pedestal. The inscription upon
the pedestal will be simply the words "To Her," without
any addition whatever.

DOGGETT'S COAT AND BADGE.
Each succeeding Ist of August, brings with it this old
established and interesting boat race, on which the very
popular musical farce of The Waterman is founded, and that
of yesterday, in speed and style, was superior to many that.
have preceded it. The prize, as the public must be aware, is
a coat and badge, bequeathed by Mr. Thomas Doggett, a
famous comedian, in commemoration of the happy accession
of the family of her Majesty to the throne of Great Britain,
to which has been added, by the will of Sir William Jolliffe,
the interest on 2001. South Sea Stock, amounting, on the
present occasion, to 4/. 7s. 6d. for the second man, and
2/. 12s. 6(1. for the third. The competitors, as usual, were
young watermen whose term of apprenticeship had expired
since the last year's race; and there were upwards of 40
eligible on the present occasion to contend, six of Whom were
chosen about three weeks ago by lottery. The distance has
been from time immemorial from the Swan at London-bridge
to the Swan at Chelsea, five miles, against tide—far enough,
it will be admitted, to try the prowess of any man. The
start took place about half-past four, in the presence of a very
large assemblage of persons, many of whom, despite the heavy
rain, had been awaiting it for some time.
Frederick Lett ...........Lambeth
William Wengate Battersea 2
John T. Sebree Christchurch
William Towson Hungerford
Thomas Savage Alderman Stairs 5
Frederick W. Jones Whitehall 0
Lett, who is four or five and twenty years of age, but was
bound late, has signalised himself as a young man of very
considerable pretensions, and was backed to win the race
at 2 to 1 against the field. Humanity has, of late years,
suggested an alteration in boats Used in this wager, and in-
stead of the ponderous working wherry, wager boats have
been substituted. The men being in readiness at high water
were started in the slack, and all got away very prettily
together, there being no advantage worth speaking of in their
stations. They were all scull and scull for a few yards, and
then Sebree led, Wengate being second, and Tomson and
Lett abreast of each other, and the other pair keeping good
company about a yard astern. The work on all hands was
very pretty, and 'Lett was about to mend his position on
nearing Southwark-bridge, when in consequence of the wash
of the steam-boats, and a barge coming down in the course
he was rowing, he was obliged to unship one of his sculls,
and came right alongside the craft spoken of and became
last. The other five men were but a few yards apart, Wen-
gate leading, Sebree being second, Tomson third, and Savage
almost level with him. Lett having got comfortably to his
work again, rowed in the most beautiful style, and after pass-
ing four of his opponents, came up to the leading man near
Blackfriars-bridge.
The struggle lasted but for a few yards, when Lett went
in advance and drew away from his opponents without
giving them a chance, and arrived first at the distance post
full a quarter of a mile ahead of the whole party. Wengate
and Sebree retained the position they had been in, and al-
though all the men rowed with great spirit and made their
appearance at Chelsea, save Jones, who resigned soon after the
start, the winner was too fast for them, and hail it all his
own way.