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The Sun.
London, England, 1844-03-07

MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE BILL.

The second reading of this Bill I;as postponed for
a fortnight.
ATHLONT ELECTION COMMITTEE.
_ _

Mr. PAKINGTON appeared -at the bar, and
said, he had been directed by the Committee appointed
to try the merits of the petition against the return
for Athlone, to state, that a material witness, named
Mark Quin, was unable to attend to give evidence
before the Committee, in consequence of 'his being at
present imprisoned for debt, and his evidence could
not be obtained without the intervention of that
House. The Committee therefore prayed the
House to take such steps as they might think
fit to secure the attendance of the said Mark
Quin before the Committee. The Honourable
Member then moved that Mr. Speaker do issue his
warrant for the attendance of the witness, which was
agreed to.
NOTICES OF MOTION.—BUENOS AYRES.

Mr. EIVART gave notice that, instead of his
question to the First Lord of the Treasury, of which
he had given notice, he should on the motion for
going into Committee of Supply, bring under the
consideration of the House the subject of our com-
mercial relations with Buenos Ayres, and the subject
of the unhappy war at present existing between
Buenos Ayres and Monte Video.
London, England, 1844-03-07

EARLE EXTENT OF TRAFFIC.

' • No doubt can exist as to the great extent of traffic to be anticipated
from the construction of this line. The report of M. Correard, an
eminent divirengineer, whith will be deposited - at the office of the
Company for reference, has been obtained, and M this it is announced
that the agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing resources
of the provinces bordering or within easy distance of the' line, lare
those of fifteen of the richest provinces in France;—viz., Seine, Seine
et. Oise, Seine et Marne, Aisne, Ardennes, Marne, Aube, Haute-Marne,
Manse, Moielle, Metirfhe; Vosgetf,llaute-SaorticHaut-Rhin, and Has-
' Rhin, abounding in forests, mines, collieries, iron works,, mills, and
factories, as well its In rich vineyards; and various agricultUral pro-,
ductions. All of these provinces import much of what they consume,,
and have abundant surplus produce to extort. The interme-
diate traffic on thin route is considered to be greater than
in any other part of France, the total annual trade being estimated
at-100,000 French tons'• between Strasbfirg and Paris ; while that
between and among the. various localites enumerated embraces
double this amount. The total population is about six millions and
a quarter, and the total land revenue 320,000,000 E, or 12,800,0001.,
double that of the wholCkingdomdf Belgium.
PRELIMINARY CONDITIONS OF ,INVESTMENT:

The' amount •of capital intended. to be raised at present is
60,000,000 f., or 2,400,000 Z., in nearly equal parts, in England and
France. The deposit to be 50f. or 21. ;on payment of which receipts
will be granted' by the respective bankers of the Company, to be
exchanged for eertificates of shares, at the Company's Office in Lon-
don, when the contract shall be ratified. The remaining instalments
will only be called• for at' intervals of not less than three calendar
months, at the rate of 21. each ; the first instalment not to be called
for sooner than three months after the passing of the law constituting
the Company. 'After full- payment of the amount due in respect of
his shares, each Shareholder will have the option of receiving cer-
tificates payable to bearer.
INTEREST AND PROFIT ON INSTALMENTS

The instalments will bear interest at 4 per cent. from the data of
the passing of the law, until the Company shall be in full operation ;
and such Shareholders as may pay their calls in London will be en-
titled to any profit accruing from the assumed, exchange at 25f. per 11.
London, England, 1844-03-07

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
THIS EVENING, MARCH 7,
Will be repeated, by permission of Charles Dickens, Esq., THE
CHRISTMAS CAROL. Principal Characters—Messrs. O. Smith,
Wright, Lyon, Maynard, Forman, Miss Woolgar. Mrs. F. Mathews,
Miss Chaplin, and bliss Lee.
To be followed by ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA MARRIED
AND SETTLED. Antony, Mr. Wright; Cleopatra, Miss Woolgar.
After which, ULRICA ; or, The Prisoner of State. Principal
Characters—Messrs. Lyon, 0. Smith, Maynard, Forman, Wieland,
and Hamilton ; Mesdames Yates, D. Lee. and Chaplin.
To conclude with the Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIBD. Ri-
chard, Mr. Wright; Lady Anne, Miss E. Stanley.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery. Is. ; Second prire at Nine_ nons,
open at Hal :past Six, commence at Seven o'Clock.

DAYIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, MARCH 6,
Will be performed a New Drama, entitled THE LAST SHIL.
LING, supported by all the Company.
After which, THE SOLDIER'S DREAM.
To conclude with THE KING'S RANSOM.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box.
olice, from Eleven to Four.
London, England, 1844-03-07

FREEMASONRY.

THE ELECTION OF GRANDMASTER OF THE
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND
AND WALES.
After nearly twelve months' interregnum, the period for
the election of a successor to the lamented Duke of Sussex,
the late Grand Master, by annual election, arrived, and
great, indeed, was the interest felt in a matter of
such momentous import to the Royal craft. The long
intermission has given to every province and district
under the masonic sway—from England to India— suf-
ficient
time for consideration as to whose hands this
important trust should be confided. The constitution
provided for the lamented occasion, and the Pro-Grand
Master, the Earl of Zetland, assumed, accordingly, the
honourable duty of presiding ad interim. Well and
faithfully did he perform this duty. It was no com-
mon difficulty to follow the steps of his Royal predecessor,
who, for upwards of thirty years, had filled the ma-
sonic throne. The importance of the trust, how-
ever, disposed many of the fraternity to cast an eye
toward the Marquis of Salisbury, the Deputy Grand
Master, partly from personal preference, partly pro-
bably from a desire of change in the views which the
Pro-Grand Master may entertain on other subjects. We
do not presume to dispose of the question cavalierly,
when we observe that in either case such view was
erroneous, as being at variance with Masonic principle ;
nor shall we follow the course of some badly advised
weekly Contemporaries, who, in endeavouring to advocate
the presumed claims of the most honourable brother, the
Marquis of Salisbury, to kuch a distinguished rank,
have lost sight of the just claims which the truly Ma-
sonic character of the Earl of Zetland presented to their
attention—claims so apparent to the zealous and think-
ing part of the fraternity, that while gratitude would
have disposed them to have associated to ensure a bril-
liant majority, if not a unanimous election—they obeyed
strictly the wishes of their noble brother, that no canvass
whatever should be made. It is not improbable that
this honourable conduct had its weight with the Marquis,
who, although present at the last Grand Lodge, when
he also was nominated, was silent on the subject.
The meeting was held in the large hall, and embraced
upwards of five hundred grand officers.—roasters, past
London, England, 1844-03-07

CORN-LAWS.

Mr. BELL presented a petition from a place in North,
umberland against any alteration in the Corn-laws.
POOR-LAWS.

Sir C. LEMON presented a petition from the clergy and
laity of the deanery of Penryn, in Cornwall, praying that
some provision might be made in the new Poor-law Bill, to
secure the regular performance of Divine worship in the union
houses.
London, England, 1844-03-07

the opposition in England ; so that an error was made,
at all events, in one country or the other. In France
the Government had lately made very considerable
sacrifices on this point—not loss than 34,500,000 f
having been granted for the construction of steam-boats
during the next ten years. With such an effort before
them, the Chamber would agree with him, that it was
not necessary to apply for a further grant at present.
The Chamber then adjourned. In none of the minis-
terial papers is there any mention of the military
conspiracy alluded to in the Opposition journals. It is,
therefore, considered certain that there was some ground
for the report, as it would otherwise have been contra-
dicted. The following telegraphic dispatch appears in
the Moniteur

"PERPIGNAN, MARCH 2.
" Queen Christina was well recieved at Girona ; all the
houses were decorated with flags. Her Majesty was to have
left to-day for Mataro."

At the close of the Bourse on Tuesday the Three per
Cents. left off at 82f. 65c.; the Five per Cents. 125 f. 60c.;
Orleans Shares at 8531. 75c.; Havre 675 f.; Avignon
7581. 75c. Spanish Actives, 34

. We hear from the very best authority that the
members of the late Administration are deeply in-
terested in, and delighted at, the success of the
O'Connell dinner, to take place at Covent-garden
Theatre on Tuesday next. It is well known that
Ireland was tranquil and peaceable under their rule,
and repeal was never named. A change came over
Ireland when Peel assumed power, and repeal became
the watch-word. Give Ireland good government
and repeal will never be heard of again. We value
the demonstration of Tuesday next very highly, and
it has already produced great good in Ireland even
by anticipation.

MORTALITY IN THE METROPOLIS.—In the week
ending March 2, the total number of deaths was
1,055, showing a decrease, as compared with the
previous week, of 91, and exceeding the average by
54. We are glad to find that the deaths from
diseases of the lungs have greatly decreased. On the
previous week the number was 428, while last week
it was 366, being 36 above the average. In the first
class, including small-pox, measles, scarlatina, and
hooping-cough, the number is still high, being 215,
and 45 above the average. Of the 17 persons who
died of small-pox, 10 had not been vaccinated. The
following is the analysis of the deaths caused by the
diseases of the lungs :—Bronchitis 34, average 19;
pneumonia 96, average 91; asthma 51, average 45 ;
consumption 156, average 146. Of deaths from
diseases of the heart the number is 34, average 21.
Violent deaths 19, average 25. Of these four were
from fracture of limbs or contusion, seven from burns,
one from suicide. The thermometer was lowest on
Tuesday, 27th February, 28 deg.; and highest on
March 1, 51.1 deg. The barometer was lowest on
the 26th February, 28.66 deg.; and highest on the
28th, 29.47 deg.
London, England, 1844-03-07

Warehouse, 107, Strand, corner of Savoy Steps, London.

HEINE BROTHERS, having REMITTED
during a very short time very large amounts of MONEY
DIVIDENDS to their Correspondeuts in Great Britain and Ireland ;
DIVIDENDS OF - DIVIDENDS OF
£25,000, £lB,OOO, £9,000, ..t5,300, .E900,--X6OO to Manchester.
£3,600 to London, £7OO to East Ballard, Notting-
£3,6oo, £BOO, £7OO to Edinburgh, hamshire,
£3,600 e. Dublin, £7OO to Colne, Lancashire,
£3,600 to Beverley, £7OO to Ryde, Isle of Wight,
£3,600 to Halifax, £6OO to Cork,
£1,200 to Porthleaven Harbour, £6OO to Bradford,
£9OO, £7OO, £7OO, £6OO to Li- £6OO to Bideford,
verpool. £3OO, £3OO to Lisbellaw, Ennis-
£9oo to Hull,
£9OO to Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
They beg to CALL THE ATTENT£ON of those desirous to obtain
LARGE MONEY DIVIDENDS to the APPROACHING TWEN-
TIETH DISTRIBUTION of LUBECK, GUARANTEED by the
GOVERNMENT. _

This distribution offers tke possibility of obtaining more than
£20,000 upon One Share.
Owing to the great number of Money Dividends contained in this
mproved and unrivalled Distribution,
EVERY TWENTY-TWO diIARES OBTAIN TWENTY-ONE
MONEY DIVIDENDS, and

EVERY HOT.DER of ONE SHARE has a CHANCE of TWENTY-
ONE ht his FAVOR to ONE (ONLY ONE) AGAINST HIM,
as to the receipt of a Money Dividend.
Price of One Share, LI ; Two Shares, £2 ; Three Shares, £3 ;
Four Shares, £4 ; Five Shares, £5 ; Six Shares, £6 ; Seven Shares,
£7 ; Eight Shares, £8 ; Nine Shares, £9 ; Ten bhares, £lO.
Direct for shares, WITHOUT DELAY, to
HEINE BROTHERS, at LUBECK.
4E.* The full Prospect's, with all particulars, may he had GRATIS
upon addressing a line to HEINE BROTHERS, at LUBECK.
January 1, 1844.
London, England, 1844-03-07

THE WEATHER-SUN OFFICE, MARCH 7.

THERMOMETER, Lowest, 30 ; Highest, 42 ; Noon, 4i
:BAROMETER, 30.2.—W1ND, N.
NOTE.—The number 32 on the Thermometer denotes the
freezing point, and 55 temperate. In Barometers fair is
usually placed opposite 30, and rain at 29.
London, England, 1844-03-07

LIMITATION OF LIAUTLITIES.

The Vrivilegei of a Sdciete Anonyme he Vecured to the Com-
pany by a Royal Ordinance, which win limit tl4 liabilities of the
proprietors to the amount of their subscription, as in the incorporated
railways of England. and tha-statutes of the Paris and Rouen, and
Rouen and Havre Railway, which have been proved to work well,
will be; as far as practical4e, adopted in the constitution of the
Company,

MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY.
The exebutf4e management of the Company will be con?lncted by o
Board of Directors sitting in Paris, attended by an English resident
director, and their proceedings will be regularly communicated to the.
English directors, who will have the privilege of voting by proxy.
An office W111.13a established in.Lonatinfor the transfer of shares, the
payment er dividends, and the furnishing of information to the
Proprietors.
' • APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS. _

After the opening of the line, the profits, at each declaration of•
dividend, will he, thrill appropriated. 'Au allowance of 5,0001. per
annum to be made to,the'Directors, including the remuneration of
the English resident' Director,, and after payment of a diiiidehd to
the Shareholders of five per cent., one per cent. Will be reserved as
a sinking fund
,; or, instead-of this allowance of 5,0001., the Directors
may, at their option, claim one-twentieth of the remainder, after
the above dividend, and reservation. The surplus to be again di-
vided into twentieths ; eighteen twentieths to be apportioned to the
Shareholders. and the remaining two-twentieths to the projectors.
PROVISION IN CASE OF. NON-CONSTITUTION OF THE.
COMPANY. _ _ _

In, the event of the, Company not being constituted; the deposit
money will be returned- to the Subscribers without deduction, but
without interest, the prdjectors, in that ease, bearing all expenses.
-POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY_ OF. THE DIRECTORS.

It is Obvious that in such an important undertaking as the present
hill power should be given to the Directors, and it must be understood
that the Subscribers are bottnd by such terms as the Directors may
accept on their behalf; but the Subscribers, may rest assured that In
all negalatlbne the Directors will bare a strict, regard for-the general
interest of the body they represent.

ENGINEER. ,
An English Engineer of eminence will be appointed by the English
Directors as soon as they are in it position to require his services.
APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
- • --

Applications for Shares to be made'to Mr. Wm Inkenole, at the
temporary Office of the Company, 27, Austin-friars ; tO Messrs.
Beau an and Anderson, solicitors, 2, Adelphl-terrace, Strand, LOndon;
and to Mr. Wm. Bildges, 6, Parliament-street, Westminster.
London, England, 1844-03-07

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London, England, 1844-03-07

TESTIMONIALS

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gh Paper.
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nor the youthful prodigal, offers to both the most important advan-
tages."—Glasgow Paper.
" These works are properly called an analysis of certain complaints ;
they are written in a very peculiar style of moral admonition."_
Dublin Morning Journal.
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accordingly."—:Dublin Weekly Journal.
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ondon ; Porter,72, Grafton-street, Dublia ; and of all Booksellers.
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GOUT OR RHEUMATISM CURED FOR A SHILLING.
HENRY'S MAGIC PILLS, for the cure of
the Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, and all Rheumatic
Affections.—This most extraordinary medicine, which I now offer
to the public. is decidedly the most convenient, safe, and expeditious
remedy in the world for the cure of the gout, rheumatic gout, rheu-
matism, and, indeed, for all rheumatic affections under the various
names of face-ache, tic-doloreux, sciatica, lumbago, &c. It contains
neither mercury, antimony, nor any other noxious substance; re-
lieves a fit of the gout or rheumatism in an hour or two, gives sooth-
ing and refreshing sleep, and, in many cases, I have known patients
walk well and easy in less than twenty.four hours.
They are sord wholesale, by Barclays, Farringdon-street; Edwards,
St Paul's; Suttons, Bow Church-yard; Butler, 4, Cheapside- and
Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-street, London. Price Is. per bgx, and
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London, England, 1844-03-07

APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS,

After the opening of the line, the profits, at each declaration of
dividend, will he thus appropriated. An allowance of 5,0001. per
annum to be made to the Directors, including the remuneration of
the English resident Director, and after payment of a dividend to
the Shareholders of rive per cent., one per cent. will be reserved as
a sinking fund ; or, instead of this allowance of 5,0001., the Directors
may, at their option, claim one-twentieth of the remainder, after
the above dividend and reservation. The surplus to be again di-
vided into twentieths ; eighteen, twentieths to be apportioned to the
Shareholders. and the remaining two-twentieths to the projectors.
PROVISION IN CASE OF NON-CONSTITUTION OF THE
COMPANY.

In the event of the Company not being constituted, the deposit
money will be returned to the Subscribers without deduction, but
without interest, the projectors, in that case, bearing all expenses.

POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DIRECTORS.

It is obvious that in such an important undertaking as the present
full power should be given to the Directors, and It must be understood
that the Subscribers are hound by such terms as the Directors may
accept on their behalf, but the Subscribers may rest assured that in
all negotiations the Directors will have a strict regard for the general
interest of the body they represent.
London, England, 1844-03-07

Balance of unappropriated profits

brought down .
Mr. WALKER moved the adoption of the Report, and
took occasion to compliment the Directors on their able
management of the Company's affairs.
Mr. MAUDSLEY seconded the motion.

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Mr. WIBHAW wished to know from the Chairman,
first, what was the increased value of the reserved
fund, considering the increase that had taken
place in the public securities ?—next, whether
all the branches of the establishment were
paying? and lastly, whether, in urging their claims to the
privileges mentioned by the Chairman, it would be well
to strengthen the hands of the Directors by a petition.
to the Legislature on the subject, signed by the Share-
holders? . _

The CHAIRMAN, in reply to the first question, said, that
the reserved fund had not been kept distinct and separate
from the other capital of the Company, but was along
with it and other large amounts, well and securely in-
vested. In reply to the second question, he had to state
that the establishment had five branches, each of which
returned a profit to the establishment—(gear, hear)—
and lastly, as to the suggestion of the lion. Proprietor,
if they were not satisfied with the change to be made by
the Government in the banking code, of which they had
not then a knowledge, they would avail themselves of
the aid of the Proprietors.
The question of the adoption of the Report was then
put from the Chair andcarried.
London, England, 1844-03-07

" MAHANAJPOOR."

2.d troop, 2d Brigade Horse Artillery.
3d ditto ditto ditto.
2d ditto, 3d brigade ditto.
ht company, let battalion, Foot Artillery.
Ist ditto, 4th ditto ditto.
Her Majesty's 16th Lancers.
Governor-General's body guard.
let Regiment Light Cavalry.
4th ditto ditto.
10th ditto ditto.
4th Regiment Irregular Cavalry.
Detachment sth Light Cavalry.
Ditto Bth ditto.
3d, 4th, and sth Companies of Sappers and Miners.
Her Majesty's 39th Regiment of Foot.
Ditto 40th ditto.
2d Regiment of Grenadiers.
14th Regiment if Native Infantry,
16th do. of Grenadiers.
31st do. of Native Infantry.
43d do. Light Infantry.
56th do. of Native Infantry.
6th Company 39th Native Infantry.
Flank Companies of the Khelat.i.Ghilzie Regiment.
The few men of No. 1 company of the Khelat.i.Ghilzie Regi-
ment, and of the Cavalry and Infantry of the Bundlecund Legion,
who were present, will receive stars.
" I'UNNIAR."

Ist troop, 3d brigade, Horse Artillery.
3d ditto ditto ditto.
tith company, oth battalion, Foot Artillery.
2 squadrons her Majesty's 9th Lancers.
2 ditto sth Rsgiment Light Cavalry.
2 ditto 11th ditto ditto.
tiith Regiment Light Cavalry.
Bth Regiment Irregular Cavalry.
Ist company of Sappers and Miners,
Her Majesty's 3d Buffs.
Her Majesty's 50th Foot.
39th Regiment Native Infantry.
50th ditto ditto.
51st ditto ditto.
58th dlt:o ditto.
The cavalry, infantry, and artillery of the Seepree contingent.
By order of the Right lion, the Governor. General of India,
F. CURRIE,
Be:retary to the Government of India,
with the Governor.Genetal.
London, England, 1844-03-07

FREEMASONRY.

THE ELECTION OF GRANDMASTER OF THE
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND
AND WALES.
After nearly twelve months' interregnum, the period for
the election ofa successor to the lamented Duke of Sussex,
the late Grand Master, by annual election, arrived, and
great, indeed, was the interest felt in Et matter of
such momentous import to the Royal craft. The long
intermission has given to every province and district
under the masonic sway—from England to India— suf-
ficient time for consideration as to whose hands this
important trust should be confided. The constitution
provided for the lamented occasion, and the Pro-Grand
Master, the Earl of Zetland, assumed, accordingly, the
honourable duty of presiding ad interim. Well and
faithfully did he perform this duty. It was no com-
mon difficulty to follow the steps of his Royal predecessor,
who, for upwards of thirty years, had filled the ma-
sonic throne. The importance of the trust, how-
ever, disposed many of the fraternity to cast an eye
toward the Marquis of Salisbury, the Deputy Grand
Master, partly from personal preference, partly pro-
bably from a desire of change in the views which the
Pro-Grand Master may entertain on other subjects. We
do not presume to dispose of the question cavalierly,
when we observe that in either case such view was
erroneous, as being at variance with Masonic principle ,•
nor shall we follow the course of some badly advised
weekly Contemporaries, who, in endeavouring to advocate
the presumed claims of most honourable brother, the
Marquis of Salisbury, to such a distinguished rank,
have lost sight of the just claims which the truly Ma-
sonic character of the Earl of Zetland presented to their
attention—claims so apparent to the zealous and think-
ing part of the fraternity, that while gratitude would
have disposed them to have associated to ensure a bril-
liant majority, if not a unanimous election—they obeyed
strictly the wishes of their noble brother, that no canvass
whatever should be made. It is not improbable that
this honourable conduct had its weight with the Marquis,
who, although present at the last Grand Lodge, when
he also was nominated, was silent on the subject.
The meeting was held in the large hall, and embraced
upwards of five hundred grand officers—masters, past
London, England, 1844-03-07

~1

LONDON, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1844.

The meeting of the Anti-Corn-law League, at
Covent-garden Theatre, last evening, was one of the
most triumphant and enthusiastic which ever that
important body has held. What a contrast to the
meeting of the Anti-League Association, held at
Freemasons' Tavern, on Monday last, did the League
meeting of last night present ! It was just the differ-
ence between the objects of the two Associations ; the
one powerful, strong, and healthy, full of vigour and
enthusiasm—the other, puny, weak, and diseased,
without either energy or animating spirit. And need
we—can we wonder, that such should be the case,
when the League advocates the rights of the people
and of the whole community, whilst the Anti-
League supports only the landlords' interests, the

cause of a faction, and aims at class legislation alone.
The tenant-farmers looked with very great dis-
gust at the composition of the National Anti-League
Association, and at the very first meeting, when
the governing body was selected from landlords
and tenant-farmers, to act together in unison,
more than one of the tenant-farmers asked this per-
tinent question, " What interest have we in common
with the landlords, that should make us unite with
them for the protection of agriculture ; will it not be
made a society for the protection of rents, not of
renters ?" And the tenant-farmers were right in their
suspicions of the landlords' intentions; they were jus-
tified in doubting the sincerity with which any union
of men, such as those who cry out so loudly for the
preservation of the corn-laws, and those who, having
to pay rent, have always found the high price of pro-
duce used as an argument for high rental, could be
made mutually beneficial. It is not in the nature of
things to mix oil and water; and yet, as soon will
this union be effected as the union in one plan for
the interest of both, between the landlord seeking
to maintain high prices, in order to keep up his rent,
and the tenant seeking to obtain a high price for the
produce of his farm, but, at the same time, wishing
to pay the lowest rate per acre out of the proceeds.
The corn-laws are not—they never can he made_
the instruments of good to the tenant• farmer, or to
the farm labourer ; they are, and they will be, the
instruments of vast evil to them, and to every man in
society save the landlords. They are the landlords'
tax, levied exclusively for the good and benefit of that
one class, and paid by every other class, entirely to
their own disadvantage and evil. The poor farm
labourer, earning his paltry pittance of seven shil-
lings per week, does not receive more wages when
bread is dear; he derives no benefit from the advance
in price of the article which he starves to raise from
the earth, while its additional price inflicts additional
starvation upon him, and draws still more upon his
scanty earnings. The farmer hears of the rise of corn
with joy : but soon his gladness is checked by the
agent of his landlord, who claims increased rental,
and justifies the demand by the increased price of
A= produce, The artisan, the mechanic) the shop-
London, England, 1844-12-19

FLANDERS MAIL.

BRUSSELS. DEC. 15.—The Prince of Capua, brother
of the King of Naples, has arrived at the Hotel de
Bellevue, from Spa.
-We do not publish the observations made at the
observatory. It has been thawing here since yester-
day evening. The mercury is now above freezing
point. . . ... _ _

We are happy to say that public and private charity
has been everywhere relieving the distresses of the
poor in the severe weather which we have had for
some days.

BRBALE N, DEC. 11.-It was reported on 'Change
to-day, on the authority of a traveller who came
from Hamburgh, that Mr. Solomon Heine was dead.
It was likewise said that one of the bank-notes lately
stolen in London had made its appearance in Ham-
burgh, and that the person, in attempting to pass it,
had been immediately arrested by the police of that
city.—Froggfort Obcr Postampts Zeitung, Dec. 15.
London, England, 1844-12-19

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT

(Before Mr. Justice WionTwAN and Mr. Baron Roux.)
Elizabeth Smith, 21, Catherine Edwards, 20, Wil-
liam Palmer, 21, and-Sarah Bing., 24, were indicted
for robbing George Martin upon the highway, and
were also charged with using personal violence to the
prosecutor at the time of the commission of the
robbery.
George Martin, the prosecutor, deposed that, on the
evening of the 25th November, he was in the Wa-
terloo-road, about ten o'clock at night, when he met
the prisoner, Smith, who asked him the way to the
Elephant and Castle, and he directed her the way to
go. While he was speaking to her the prisoner Ed-
wards came out of the side-door of a public-house
close by, and struck him on the eye and knocked him
down. He got up and laid hold of Smith, and a
struggle ensued, and they fell down together, and
while they were upon the ground he felt her hand in
his pocket, and when he got up he missed ten and
fourpence. He called out that he had been robbed,
and had hold of Smith to secure her, when Palmer
and Byng came up, and Palmer shoved him on one
side, and the women ran away across the Waterloo-
road, while Palmer ran off in another direction. He
afterwards saw the prisoners in custody, and identified
them as the persons who had acted towards him in
the way he described.
The prosecutor, in answer to questions from the
Court, admitted that he had been drinking before the
occurrence took place, and was not sober, and as there
was no corroboration of his testimony, the jury ex-
pressed their opinion that the charge was not clearly
made out, and they therefore acquitted the prisoners.
The prisoner, Palmer, was then indicted for felo-
niously cutting and wounding Daniel Martin, a
police-constable.
This charge arose out of the former transaction.
It appeared that the constable, Daniel Martin, having
received information of the robbery, was induced to
seek after the prisoner, bat, in his attempting to ap-
prehend him, he made a violent resistance, and drew
a knife, or dagger, and attempted to stab him, inflict-
ing, in the attempt, a slight wound on his person.
The jury returned a verdict of Guilty, and the
prisoner was sentenced to be transported for fifteen
years.

- John Greenhall, 32, was indicted for obtaining
goods by a forged order.
It appeared that the prosecutor is a shoemaker,
named Fribe, and the prisoner went to his shop with
a written paper, purporting to come from the Rev.
Mr. llall, the Vicar of Hayes, in which the prosecu-
tor was requested to send six pairs of boots by the
prisoner, in order that Mr. Hall might select a pair
that would suit him. The boots were given to the
prisoner, and the paper was soon afterwards found to
be a forgery.
The prisoner was convicted, and sentenced to be
kept to hard labour for two years.
The Court adjourned soon after four o'clock, and
it was formally announced i❑ the course of the day
that there would not in future be any evening sittings.
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
London, England, 1844-12-19

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
PRIVY COUNCIL, Dec. 18.
THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR OF GUERNSEY.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.,
Mr. WADDINGTON having concluded,
Mr. BURGS proceeded to reply, but not having con-
cluded when their Lordships rose, the further consider&
tion of the case was adjourned till Friday at ten o'clock.

VICE-CHAIVCELLOR' S COURT, Dec. 18.
(Before Sir J. WIGRAM.)
WALTER V. THOMPSON.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
His HONOUR directed that the plaintiff be at liberty to
bring an action at law to establish his right as patentee,
the motion to stand over till the decision of the corn-
nr:n-law court should be obtained. The defendant
could, of course, apply to the Court in case the plaintiff
should nut proceed at common law.
London, England, 1844-12-19

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sic,—We have to request your aid in giving this ex-
planation in correction of an extraordinary error in the
Gazette of yesterday, in the advertisement of the Bank-
ruptcy of Humphrey Charles Bahne, of Poole, grocer.
In conjunction with our friends, Messrs. Partin and Tur-
ner, we sued out a fiat, our respective debts not being of
sufficient amount to enable us to do so solely ; but owing
to some very culpable negligence in the office of the Mes-
senger under the fiat, where the usual advertisements fur
the Gazette is prepared, our names were most unneces-
sarily introduced in the advertisement, with the slight
distinction of P.C., introduced to denote " Petitioning
Creditors," but in a manner calculated to lead the public
to suppose that the fiat was against us also; and the usual
abstract of the advertisement in some of the Morning
Papers was calculated to create the same impression.
An application was made this morning to Mr. Com-
missioner Goulburn, who most courteously expressed his
regret at the error, and, by his public notice of the matter
in court, did all in his power to correct it.—We are, Sir,
your most obedient servants,
HENRY MAYOR and CO.
Anchor Wharf, Dec. 18, 1844.
London, England, 1844-12-19

SHEPTON-MALLET, SOMERSET.-TO BREWERS AND

OTHERS.
TO BE SOLD, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, (in
consequence of the recent death ef the proprietor, Mr. T. Hyatt),
all that Desirable and Old-established BREWERY, situate in the
town of Shepton.Mallet, in the county of Somerset, together with
the CELLARS, STOREROOMS, and the convenient and sub.
stantial DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, and GARDEN,
thereunto adjoining and belonging; and also the BREWING
PLANT, STORE PIECES, STOCK IN TRADE, and the
GOODWILL of the BUSINESS. The Premises are held by Copy
of Court Roll of the Manor of Shepton-Mallet, for three healthy lives.
Also, the substantially-built FREEHOLD MALTHOUSE,
situate in Garston-street, Shepten-Mallet, very near the Brewery,
and capable of wetting about nine quarters of barley. There is a
never failing supply of meat excellent water on the Premises.
And also TWO STABLES, situate in Garston.street aforesaid,
at a short distance from the other premises, and held for the ro.
mainder of a long term of years absolute.

The business was successfully carried on by the late Mr. Thomas
Hyatt for upwards of half a century. This is such an eligible
opportunity for any person who may be desirous of embarking in a
long-established and respectable concern as is seldom offered to the
public. Possession may be had immediately.
To view the premises, and for all further particulars, as well as
to treat for the purchase, application must be made to Mr. Joseph
Hyatt, solicitor, Shepton.Mallett.
Dated 18th September, 1844.
London, England, 1844-12-19

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LAMEEIT ON DEBILIFY, NERVOUSNESS, AND ALL
DISORDERS ARISING FROM EXCESS, &c.
" He who ih pleasure's downy arms
Ne'er lost his health or yeuthfu 'charms,
A here lives, and justly can
Exclaim, in me behold a man !"
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Weakness, and all those Sinking', Anxieties, and Tremors, which
afflict the Weak, the Sedentary, and the Delicate. With Practical
Observations on Marriage, and on the Anatomy, Physiology, and
Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, with plain Directions for
their perfect Restoration.

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Matriculated' Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorary
Member of the London Hospita IMedical Society, Licentiate of
Apothecary's Hall, London,&c.
" The various positions of Lover, Husband, and Parent, the in-
herent privileges of mankind, are frequently marred and prevented
througt the follies and frailties of early indiscretions. Ts such,
among others, this Essay addresses itself; and by its perusal many
questions may be satisfactorily adjusted that admit of no appeal even
to the most confidential friend."—Staffori Gazette.

"Long experience in the JeatMeaWaciasTei diseases hitherto
neglected and most imperfectly understood by the great bulk of the
medical profession, has enabled the writer to prove that there are
conceale causes of Nervous Debility In ezi>tence, where the neer'
routine practitioner would never dream of finding them ; tracesole
to certain habits, forming the most secret, yet deadly, and I al
springs of domestic misery, and premature mortality."—Wakefield
Journal.

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London, England, 1844-12-19

STATE OF TRADR.—To-day we have had but a
limited business, and last Tuesday's prices were sup-
ported with difficulty ; this applies both to goods
and yarn. The closing of the continental markets
by the ice in the rivers, is one great cause of the
present dulness ; to which we may add the usual
quietness of the present season of the year.—
ROCHDALB FLANNEL MARKET, DEc. 16.—There has
been an improved demand for goods to-day, and consi-
derably more have been sold at former prices. The de-
mand for wool is also increasing, and prices slowly on
the advanco.—Manchester Guardian.
Buur.—On Moniay afternoon last, the bellman
went through the principal streets of Heywood, swing
that a meeting of factory operatives and others would
be held at eight o'clock that night, at the Star Inn,
Market-place. The meeting was accordingly held,
when delegates fr(sin Rochdale and other places were in
attendance, and requested the factory hands at Heywood
to give a fortnights notice of their intention to leave
their employment unless they received an advance of
wages. '!'he hands at some few places have already
given this notice.
The Duke of Wellington, as Lord Warden of the
Cinque Ports, has appointed Capt. John Stranack, har-
bour•master at Margate, a commissioner of salvage.
London, England, 1844-12-19

'SUMMARY OF NEWS

:~lq i

riOttbltr (4) ptnton.

" Who runs may read."

TOSLETGN.

Their Majesties the King and Queen of the French
received, on Sunday evening, the Minister of Justice,
the Minister o. Finance, the Chancellor of France (the
Duke Decazes), General Boileau, President Seguier,
President Debelley me, the Charge d'Affaires of Naples,
M. Dupin, sen., M. Laplagne•Barris, and MM. Clement
and Laidot, Questors of the Chamber of Deputies.
On Monday, the English company of tragedians
opened their campaign a,t the Italian Opera, in Paris, and
the success of the first night's representation (Othello)
was everything that could be wished.
The Sentinelle de la Marine announces that, by a deci-
sion of the Minister of Marine, the expedition against
Morocco is to count as two campaigns for those engaged
in it.

The Commeice says :—" The Mexican Government
has performed an act of justice. The outrage upon one
of our fellow-countrymen, M. Fazieres, has been followed
by the severe punishment of the offender. Capt. Uruena
has been condemned to degradation, and eight years'
imprisonment with hard labour."
Several :of the Paris journals state that a person
dressed in the most theatrical style, of a dignified
manner, and about 30 years of age, who had for several
days made himself conspicuous in the streets of Paris by
his extravagant gestures, as well as his costume, was
lately arrested in front of the Prefecture of Police, where
a large crowd had assembled round him. It is added
that he is an Englishman of excellent family, who bad
become deranged in his attempts to effect social reform,
and had disappeared without his friends having been
able to discover any trace of him.
On Sunday week a poor little Savoyard was found
frozen to death on the ramparts at Douai. He had with
him his only friend and companion, the earner of his
bread, a little white mouse !
" The Constitutional Committee," says a letter from
Stockholm, " has been lately occupied with four Bills
for effecting reforms in the representation. A fifth Bill
is to be brought in by President Gartmansdorff."
Upwards of 3,000 persons were assembled at Paris on
Sunday, in the Halle aux Drape, to witness the cere-
mony of the distribution of prizes, by the Prefect of the
Seine, to the journeymen who have attended with the
best success the lectures of the Professors at the Associa-
tion Polytechnique. The scene was striking. The
Prefect delivered an impressive address, and several
musical compositions were sung by the pupils of the
Association.

A letter from Berlin states that Tschech, who fired at
he King of Prussia, is shortly to be removed to the for-
ress of Grandenz.

On the 20th ult., about mid-day, a fire broke out at
Coa“antinople, in the quarter called Aladjia Haman, a
short distance from the port, and consumed about fifty
houses and a great number of shops.
A letter from Smyrna of the 23d ult., states that on
the 17th a great part of the town of Balukesser was de-
stroyed by fire. More than a thousand houses and
shops are said to have been devoured by the flames.
London, England, 1844-12-19

tipirb Nbition

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Hull and Selby, 50 paid 69
London and Birmingham (Stock)
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London, England, 1844-12-19

COITAT-PASHIONA.B3.2.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn left Dud-
ley House, Park-lane, on Monday, for Barons Court,
county Tyrone, where his Lordship will entertain a
family circle, including Lord and Lady Claude Hamil-
ton, during the approaching Christmas recess.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Douglas have arrived
on a visit to Lord Frederick and Lady Augusta Fitecla-
rence, at Etal House, near Coldstream, from the Earl of
Dunmore's, Dunmore Castle, Falkirk, N.B.

The Earl of Ellenborough, who has been visiting the
Marquis of Salisbury at Hatfield House, has returned to
Southam, where he intends to remain until after the
Christmas rocas.%

Viscount Mandeville, eldest son of the Duke of Man-
chester, who is on the staff of Lieutenant-General Sir
Peregrine Maitland, Governor of the Cape of Good Hope,
has recently attained his majority.
The Count and Countess de Jarnac, late the Hon. Miss
Foley, are expected to return to town on Friday or Sa-
turday next, from the Earl and Countess of Tanker-
ville's Tills, at Walton-upon-Thames. The Count and
his Noble bride are expected on a sojourn at Mivart's
Hotel, previous to their departure for Paris.

Lord and Lady Robert Grosvenor, who are staying on
a visit to the Marquis of Salisbury, at Hatfield House,
will leave on Saturday next for the Marquis of West-
minster's seat, Eaton Hall, Cheshire:
His Excellency Cams Irujo, Spanish Minister Plenipo-
tentiary, will arrive shortly in London. The late resi-
dence of Mr. More O'F'errall, M.P., in Harley-street, is
being prepared for his Excellency's reception.