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The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-05

[LEFT SITTING.]

SINGULAR COMBAT.—Last week a hawk was ob-
served, on an inland lake,
on the confines of Strothglass,
to make a dart at one of a brood of wild ducks.
The
hawk missed his intended victim, and was instantly as-
sailed by the old duck, which flew, tartzr-like, from some
weeds in the neighbourhood, and in her devotion to pro-
tect her offspring, the fond parent nearly suffered mar.
tyrdom. The savage bird instantly seized and was about
to land her, when a heron in the vicinity uttered one of
those screams of terror for which it is peculiar when in
danger. Curiously enough, the hawk forsook his pros-
trate victim, and attacked the heron, and although the
duck rallied' and courageously came to her assistance,
the relentless assailant exacted from the poor heron the
satisfaction of death, and retired with a peculiar air of
triumph, not even deigning to scalp its fallen enemy.—
Rospshire dckertiser.
London, England, 1844-09-05

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, SErr. 4.—Wind N.E., fresh breeze, and fine.
DEAL, SEPT'. 3.—Wind E. to E.N.E., a strong breeze.
—Sid. Morayshire, Sydney; Sharp, Ceylon; Shepherd,
Ichaboe ; Jane, Cape Coast Castle.
OFF BEACIIY HEAD, AUG. 31. Aberdina, Baltimore,
for Bremen.

WHITSTABLE, SEPT. 3.—The Friends of Liberty, for
Bye, and Margaret (schooner), from London to Wales,
got on the Middle Sand this morning, and the Alpha, of
Preston, for Bristol, on the Spaniard Sand, but they all
came off without assistance.
LLANMADOCY, AUG. 31.—The schooner Margaret, of
Bristol; was raised to-day, and carried near the shore
and placed on harder sand—cargo discharging.
SHEERNESS, SEPT. 3.—The Achilles, from London to
Portsmouth, struck on the Cant this morning, but has got
off, and has come into this harbour leaky.
LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 3.—Wind light.—Arrd.
Victoria, White, Barbadoes ; Independence, New York.
The Letherland, at Dublin, from China, was attacked
in a calm, off the Anambus, China Seas, by a piratical
pros, which sheered off, after being fired at two or three
times, and leisurely surveyed the ship out of, gun-shot ;
a breeze springing up, enabled the former to proceed.
London, England, 1844-09-05

THE STATE TRIALS.

WRIT OF ERROR.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-YESTERDAY.
JUDGMENT IN THE CASE OF O'CONNELL

AND OTHER'i.

The approaches to the House of Peers were as
crowded this morning as they were on Monday, and
within five minutes after the doors were opened the
galleries and the space below the bar were filled in
every part. The counsel occupied the same places
that they did on Monday. The attendance of Peers
Was large. Among those present we observed the
Marquis of Winchester, the Earl of Verulam, the
Earl of Stradbroke, the Earl of Shaftesbury, the Earl
of Hard wicke, Viscount Strangford, Lord Redesdale,
Lord Beaumont, Lord Brougham, Lord Denman,
Lord Cottenham, and Lord Campbell.
The Bishop of LICUFIELD and COVENTRY read
Prayers.

The LORD CHANCELLOR laid on the table the sup-
plementary report of the Commissioners of Bye-laws.
His Lordship then took his seat upon the woolsack at
a quarter after ten.
London, England, 1844-09-05

0 1000
1

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in De-
cember of the present year. .
This institution offars 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 pail,
(see table) ; also the option of selecting benefits, ant the conversion
4 his interests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances
for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Sec.
London, England, 1844-09-05

THE REV. G. M. MYERS

has domesticated here for several years; at Michaelmas his occu.
pation will cease, and the purchaser may have possession at a
month's notice. The situation is very prepossessing ;itis a little
removed from, but in full view of, the high north road ; the gardens
which encircle it are improved by thriving plantations, and the
villa is adorned by a large conservatory and grapery ; the coach.
house and stables, and the farn.builAings, are shut out of view,
and fully ample. The neighbourhood is very sociable, and the
society select. The ensemble has
A PARKISH CHARACTER, EXTENDING TO

THIRTY-THREE ACRES
of rich meadow and pasture, refreshed when in need by the
streamlet that divides it ; and the other boundary is the
HIGH NORTH TURNPIKE ROAD
it is immediately vis-a-vis to
MR. TROTTER'S PARK AND LODGE GATES,

and only a short distance from the mansion of George Byng, Esq.,
THE WORTHY M.P. FOR MIDDLESEX.

The present occupier of the land Is Mr. Taylor, of South Mims,
whose tenancy expires Sept. 29 this year. The rent for the whole
is only One Hundred Guineas a year. Its real value may be stated
at about
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY POUNDS.
There is a considerable frontage to the high road, calculated to
build upon successfully.
The estate can be seen at any time, with the permission of Mr.
Taylor, and the villa by asking leave of the Rev. Mr. Myers. Par-
ticulars had, 21 days before the sale, at the Green Man, Barnet ;
of Mine Host of the Green Dragon, New-road (and very near to
the property) ; of Messrs. Amory, Sewell, and Moores, solicitors,
Throgmorton- street ; at the Auction Mart; and at Mr. George
Robins's offices, Covent-garden. A lithographic drawing will
accompany the particulars of sale.

IMPORTANT TO CAPITALISTS.—THE CEDRYN SLATE.
QUARRY, OF CONSIDERABLE EXTENT, IN HIGH
REPUTE, AND CARRYING ON AT THIS MOMENT
AN IMMENSE TRAFFIC.
j[R. GEORGE ROBINS begs to notify to the
171 Public he is directed by those interested in this veins-
.
able Property, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, London, on
THURSDAY, the 17th October, at Twelve, in One Lot, and perem-
torily, a
London, England, 1844-09-05

CLEFT SITTYNG.I

SINGULAR COMBAT.—Last week a hawk was ob-
served, on an inland lake on the confines of Strotheass,
her offspring, the fond parent
~,) .....-.... Lier, when
to make a dart at one of a brood of wild ducks. The
hawk missed his intended victim, and wits instantly as-
sailed b. y the old dock, which flew, tartar-like, from some
weeds in the neighbourhood, and in her devotion to pro-
Pr4l2tect
victim, nearly suffered mar.
-11.%- 114'-' '54.0t11"3 liii:cl instantly seized and was about
those screams of terror for which it is peculiar when in
danger. Curiously enough, the hawk forsook his pros-
tratea heron in the vicinity uttered one of
duck rallied and courageously came to her asiistance,
and attacked the heron, and although the
the -relentless assailant exacted from the poor heron the
`satisfaction of death, and retired with a peculiar air of
triumph, not even deigning to scalp its fallen
,7
enemw,--...
Ross-shwa Advertiser.
London, England, 1844-09-05

VERY PROMISING INVESTMENT,

THE CEDRYN SLATE QUARRY, OF GREA C EXTENT,
situate in Carnarvenshire, North Wales. If it be inquired why a
concern that is so highly eulogised should be in the market, it is
rejoined (to use a ♦ery ancient and very homely adage). " too
many cooks frequently spoil the broth." One competent person,
possessing a brain farm, will speedily accomplish all that this
announcement has in perSpeetive, Atnd even more under a talented
direction.

The Slate is of excellent quality, of a rich grey-blue colour, and
can be had in abundance under a very thin cover.
The work is already about 40 yards wide, and is capable •f
being extended to upwards of
__ ,

where a large number of men may be employed most advanta.
geously, and without the slightest risk. This is an Investment af.
fording a rare opportunity to any party with moderate capital to
London, England, 1844-09-05

A PARKISH CHARACTER, EXTENDING TO

THIRTY-THREE ACRES
of rich meadow and pasture, refreshed when in need by the
streamlet that divides it ; and the other boundary is the

HIGH NORTH TURNPIKE ROAD
it is immediately vis-a-vis to

MR. TROTTER'S PARK AND LODGE GATES,

and only a short distance from the mansion of George Byng, Esq.,
THE WORTHY M.P. FOR MIDDLESEX.

The present occupier of the land is Mr. Taylor, of South Mims,
whose tenancy expires Sept. 29 this year. The rent for the whole
is only One Hundred Guineas a year. Its real value may be stated
at about

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY POUNDS.
There is a considerable frontage to the high road, calculated to
build upon successfully.
The estate can be seen at any time, with the permission of Mr.
Taylor, and the villa by asking leave of the Rev. Mr. Myers. Par-
ticulars had, 21 days before the sale, at the Green Man, Barnet ;
of Mine Host of the Green Dragon, New.road (and very near to
the property) ; of Messrs. Amory, Sewell, and Moores, solicitors,
Throgmorton-street ; at the Auction Mart; and at Mr. George
Robins's offices, Covent-garden. A lithographic drawing will
accompany the particulars of sale.

IMPORTANT TO CAPITALISTS.-THE CEDRYN SLATE
QUARRY, OF CONSIDERABLE EXTENT, IN HIGH
REPUTE, AND CARRYING ON AT THIS MOMENT
AN IMMENSE TRAFFIC.

Thu. R. GEORGE ROBINS begs to notify to the
.I.T_l_ Public he is directed by those interested in this valua-
able Property, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, London, on
THURSDAY, the 17th October, at Twelve, in One Lot, and perem-
torily, a
London, England, 1844-09-05

BIRTHS.
On the 31st ult., at Belle Vue-terrace, n'e-r 11011' tb j
of C. H. Phillips, Esq., of a daughter. cst. An- ler.
On the 30th ult., Mrs. Edward Toulmie,
No
On thßr e 31st urixton, of aat il d
Kaughter.
lt., burn, the lady of of''
of a •datighter. -tha ley of
On the 31st ult., at Coptfold Hall, EseeA• 1011,
Hardcastle, Esq., of a daughter. :ebetil' v
Tn
On the 2d inst., at the Lawn South ij • V'
P. J. Mugens, Esq., of a daughter. lady Of WIW
On the 2d inst., at SOuthampton, the - r
Humphrys, Esq., of a son. yrs.
On the 2d inst., at Highbury-place, 10,
of a daughter. n
,aor
On the 2d inst., at Kidderminster, the '"°-* • 1 stv-
ton, of a daughter. f 1°
On the 3d inst , at Woolwich, the wife °-
ham, of a daughter, still bo. n. FN
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MARRIED. f rt,th
On the 27th ult., at the Cathedral of Clooos 1;0)0
J. Phipps, Rector of Devizes, Wilts, to S°34T,lirche'itll:
eldest daughter of the Ven. J. S. Butsen;thit
Clonfert, only son of the late Lord Bishop 01 'Tisoliodbte
On the 31st ult., at St. Peter's Church,
rs,
George Henry Goodwin, Esq., to Emma Afe.,,lersrai,t,oreof
W. L. T. Robins, of St. Peter's-square. Haul"; aro, "iriblv‘ir
On the 31st ult.? at St. Mary's,b Cheltenl,ight otea:
Carruthers, Esq., surgeon of the Owo of thervii
Regiment of Militia, to Anne, third datight!fthutabfe
David William Smith, Bart., of Alnwick, Nuirsocis
On the 2d inst., at Leamington, the Rev- -"rf
chaplain to his Royal Highness the Doke ° revikn
Andalusia, youngest daughter of John Fitzb
Portland-place. of
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London, England, 1844-09-05

60'1000

74 3 4

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in De-
cember of the present year.
This institution offurs many important and substantial advan-
tages with respect both t. 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 optic' 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 CANROUI, Sec.
London, England, 1844-09-05

Ant

LONDON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1844,

JUSTICE TO IRELAND !

We have been agreeably disappointed—and every
friend of Ireland will be agreeably disappointed—by
the decisions of Lord DENMAN, Lord COTTENHAM,
and Lord CAMPBELL, in the case of the QUEEN V.
DANIEL O'CONNELL and others. These three law
Peers decided the question. We foolishly thought—
and many of the lay Peers were of the same opinion
--that it was a question for the decision of the
whole House. Even the LORD CHANCELLOR was
impressed with the same conviction. He did not
clear the House of the lay Peers when he put the
question ; he evidently expected that they would be
allowed to vote—and some of them actually did vote—
but their voices were hushed by the President
of the Council. He justly remarked that those
Lords who had not heard the discussion on the writ
of error, and those who were not law Lords, of
course, being incompetent to decide on a point of
law, should not be allowed to vote. This met with
general approbation, and all the Peers retired except
five. These were the LORD CHANCELLOR, Lord
BROUGHAM, Lord COTTENHAM, Lord DENMAN, and
Lord CAMPBELL. When the battle was confined to
this small army, there could be no doubt as to the
victory. Lord BROUGHA m stood alone for confirming the
ju lgment of the Irish Bench, but he was happily over-
pcwered by three of thebest lawyers that have adorned
the English Bar. They had, as became their station,
duly weighed the opinions of the judges, but they
found, as every man who has read the details of this
monstrous and anomalous prosecution has found, that
the points for the decision of the judges, drawn up at
the instigation of the LORD CHANCELLOR, did not
. involve the real—the main merits—of the case, and,
like honest men, they formed a judgment for them-
selves. They threw overboard Chief Justice TINDAL
and his colleagues. We make this remark without
any disparagement of the imperturbable, consci-
entious, and virtuous Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas. He had only certain law questions to answer.
He answered them honestly; but the real judges had
more latitude; they were bound to take into con-
sideration the whole merits of the case. They cared
nothing for Lord LYNDHURST or Lord BROUGHAM,
or the underlings who drew up the questions for the
consideration of the judges ; they decided according
to their consciences, and declared that Mr. Cre".
NELL and his compatriots had been unjustly con.

demned. What a picture of English justice! These
men, one of them the first orator, statesman, and
lawyer of his native land, the greatest bene-

factor of Ireland, the consummator of the
Catholic Emancipation Bill, and the mainstay of

the Reform Bill, have now been imprisoned for three

months, contrary to all law, contrary to justice and

equity; and yet, in this land of boasted freedom, they
Jaye no redress. Lord CAMPBELL moved the intro-

ftatioz of a Bill to remove the anomaly, but the
London, England, 1844-09-05

MONEY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS

CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.

There was another quiet market for Cotton at Liver-
pool yesterday. Sales 2,500 bales, including 500 for
export. Prices were fully d. per lb. lower than last
week. A 'good deal of steady business was done in
Shares, especially in London and Dover and the
French lines.—Bristol and Exeter, 111 ; Bristol and
Gloucester, 561 ; Dublin and Belfast, 3/ ; Edinburgh
and Glasgow, 65 ; Glasgow and Greenock, 13 ; Grand
Junction, Half, 85';',- ; Liverpool and Manchester, New,
35 paid ; London and Birmingham 321. Shares, 33 ;
Manchester and Birmingham, 51 ex. div. ; Midland
Counties, 109 t ; North Union, 126 ; Sheffield and Man-
London, England, 1844-09-05

TRUSTEES.

Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P. I Win. George Prescott, Esq.
Thomson Hankey, jun., Esq. Baron Lionel de Rothschild.
Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund—John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P.

NOTICE.—At the Annual Meeting of the Patrons and Members
of the Benevolent Fund, in February next, it will be recommended
that a special meeting be called in May or June following, to elect
Annuitants who may be eligible in accordance with the Rules;
Annuities to Members of three years standing 25/. each, and those
to Widows of such Members, 15/. each. Pensions indtease ac.
cording to length of Membership, &c.
In addition to Annuties to distressed Members and their families,
and Gratuities, this Institution (established in 1840) grants loans
of money, and offers many other important advantages to Clerks.
Proposals for Life Assurances, Prospectuses, and every informs.
tion, may be obtained at the offices.
GEORGE THOMAS, Chairman.
London, England, 1844-09-05

b

LONDON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1844

JUSTICE TO IRELAND !

We have been agreeably_disappointed—and every
friend of Ireland will be agreeably disappointed—by
the decisions of Lord DENMAN, Lord COTTENHAM,
and Lord CAMPBELL, in the case of the QUEEN V.
DANIEL O'CONNELL and others. These three law
Peers decided the question. We foolishly thought—
and many of the lay Peers were of the same opinion
—that it was a question for the decision of the
whole House. Even the LbRD CHANCELLOR was
impressed with the same conviction. He did not
clear the House of the lay Peers when he put the
question ; he evidently expected that they would be
allowed to vote—and some of them actually did vote—
but their voices were hushed by the President
of the Council. He justly remarked that those
Lords who had not heard the discussion on the writ
of error, and those who were not law Lords, of
course, being incompetent to decide on a point of
law, should not be allowed to vote. This met with
general approbation, and all the Peers retired except
five. These were the LORD CHANCELLOR, Lord
BROUGHAM, Lord COTTENHAM, Lord DENMAN, and
Lord CAMPBELL. When the battle was confined to
this small army, there could be no doubt as to the
victory. Lord BROUG HA M stood alone for confirming the
ju Ignient of the Irish Bench, but he was happily over-
pcwered by three of the best lawyers that have adorned
the English Bar. They had, as became their station,
duly weighed the opinions of the judges, but they
found, as every man who has read the details of this
monstrous and anomalous prosecution has found, that
the points for the decision of the judges, drawn up at
the instigation of the LORD CHANCELLOR, did not
• involve the real—the main merits—of the case, and,
like honest men, they formed a judgment for them-
selves. They threw overboard Chief Justice TINDAL
and his colleagues. We make this remark without
any disparagement of the imperturbable, consci-
entious, and virtuous Pleas. He had Only certain law questions to answer.
He answered them honestly ; but the real judges had
more latitude; they were bound to take into con-
sideration the whole merits of the case. They cared
nothing for Lord L YNDHURST Or Lord BROUGHAM,
or the underlings who drew up the questions for the
consideration of the judges ; they decided according
to their consciences, and declared that Ur. ceen,_
NELL and his compatriots had been unjustly con.
demned. What a picture of English justice !
men, one of them the first orator, statespnn, and
lawyer of his native land, the greateit bene-
factor of Ireland, the consummator of, the
Catholic Emancipation Bill, and the mainstay of
the Reform Bill, have now been imprisoned for three
months, contrary to all law, contrary to justice and
equity; and yet, in this land of boasted freedom, they
have no redress. Lord CAMPBELL moved the intro-
fliktion of a Dill to remove the anomaly, bat the

The Paris papers bring no news
and there is a tire-
some sameness in their articles on Morocco and
Ot4heite. The only novelty with regard 0$ the hitter
London, England, 1844-09-05

VERY PROMISING INVESTMENT,

THE CEDRYN SLATE QUARRY, OF GREAT EXTENT,
situate in Carnarvenshire, North Wales. If it be inquired why a
concern that is so highly eulogised should be in the market, it is
rejoined (to use a very ancient and very homely adage), " too
many cooks tremipntly crest the. hve.nit. It
possessing a brain farm, will speedily accomplish all that this
announcement has in perspective, and even more under a talented
direction,
The Slate is of excellent quality, of a rich grey-blue colour, and
can be had in abundance under a very thin cover.
_

-..
The work is already about 40 yards wide, and is eapabl• of
being extended to upwards of
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTI YARDS,

where a large number of men may be employed most advanta.
geously, and without the slightest risk. This is an investrcent af-
fording a rare opportunity to any party with moderate capital to

REALISE A LARGE FORTUNE.
The observations which follow are extracted from a Welsh
Paper, and fully demonstrate the accuracy of the foregoing state-
ment :—" I have been in Carnarvonshire, to see the Quarry, and
my opinion is, that there is something extraordinary in it; it
can be made, with a few thousands outlay,
THE MOST EXTENSIVE CONCERN OF THIS SOIL
London, England, 1844-09-05

ore
ments of the Scheld toll ; the maintaining in - f
the law of the Gth of June relating to Luxeter;
the renewal of the regulations in favour of the of
mines and silk manufactures ; the revocation
resolution en the exportation of bark, and the
of the frontiers custom-house at Frankorchamp.,
the ships of the Union are placed on an eqlelll'J
the Belgian ships with respect to all the privilen
advantages of the navigation, The transit of V
both ports is wholly free. •
London, England, 1844-09-05

Mr. Justice Crampton.
Mr. Justice Perrin.

The Chancellor.

Lord_Brougham.

IN ENGLAND.
Lord Cottenham.
Lord Denman.
Lord Campbell.
Mr. Baron Parke.
Mr. Justice Coltman.

Chief Justice Tindal.
Mr. 'Justice Patteson.
Mr. Justice Williams.
Mr. Justice Coleridge.
Mr. Justice Maule.

Mr. Baron Gurney.
Mr. Baron Alderson.

Such is the state of the law that five judges,
neither higher in judicial rank nor otherwise, have
the power of overturning the judgment of thirteen;
an arrangement, in appearance at least, not very
honourable to the administration of justice in this
country. The question naturally occurs to every one
—why, if the votes of Lords Cottenham, Denman and
Campbell must be paramount in anv case, were the
circuits delayed—the prorogation of 'Parliament post-
poned—and the traversers detained improperly six
weeks in prison ? Why were the judges consulted at
all if it was predetermined, as manifestly it must
have been, that the opinion of the majority of them
should go for nothing ? Is this the way to make the
administration of justice respectable in the eyes of
the people ? A question, in some measure connected
with the last, respects the attendance of the lay Lords.
If these Lords were to give efficient votes, their at-
tendance is intelligible enough, and the exercise of
their privilege of voting would go some length in
explaining why the opinions of the judges were called
for, even though the law Lords might have resolved
to disregard these opinions ; because, instructed by
the opinions and the learned arguments of the judges,
most educated laymen would be as competent to form
a sound decision as an equity pleader no more con-
versant with Crown law than the ex-Chancellor Cot-
tenham, or than the noble and unsuccessful prosecutor
of Frost, Lord Cardigan, Mr. Feargus O'Connor,
and so many others ; but the lay Lords were not
permitted to vote, and one can hardly imagine
a slight passed upon any men more humiliating
than the detaining their Lordships from their
country seats, their relaxations, and the society
of their families, merely to look on, like the guards
at an execution, while Lords Cottenhern, Denman,
and Campbell should snub eleven out of thirteen
Irish and English Judges. As to the consequences
of the decision, the only ill-consequences that we ap-
prehend, in addition to those which must attend every
perversion of law and justice, is the new force that
this decision will give to the too prevalent conviction
that " there is one law for the rich and another for the
poor." The judges, law Lords, and all who have had
the matter before them, unanimously admit the moral
justice of the punishment of the Repealers, though
some on one technical crotchet, some on another, have
concurred in withdrawing the offenders from that
merited punishment. This acknowledgment of the
real substantial guilt of Mr. O'Connell and his accom-
plices is on one side good, because it reduces the tri-
umph of the liberated convicts to the triumph of suc-
i cessful wickedness and find, but it is on the other
London, England, 1844-12-12

PUBLICATIONS.

Just published, in Two Thousand Pages, royal Bvo., price 305., The
POST - OFFICE LONDON DIRECTORY
for 1845. Principal divisions of the work :—Official Directory,
Street Directory, Commercial Directory, Trades' Directory, Law Di-
rectory, Court Directory, Parliamentary Directory, Postal Directory,
City Directory, Conveyance Directory, Banking Directory, Assurance
Directory ; with a very great amount of general information. For
Reviews of the work, which is now the only London Directory pub-
lished, see Chronicle, 15th ult. ; Herald, 19th ult. ; Post, 16th ult. ;
Advertiser, 15th ult. ; sun, 14th ult. ; Globe, 16th ult. ; Dispatch,
17th ult. ; John Bull, 23d ult. ; Britannia, 16th ult. ; Spectator, 16th
ult. ; .Tourxal, 16th ult. ; Illustrated London News, 16th
; and The Times of the 4th inst.
Win. Kelly and Co., Old Boswell-court ; and all Booksellers.

TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
THE attention of all those Persons who feel an
interest in the Well-doing of the Rising Generation is re-
quested to "'EGG'S PRESENT FOR AN APPRENTICE," a
work well calculated to form his Character and promote his Success
in Life, and therefore a really valuable Present for Youth. The code
of morals and practical suggestions which it inculcates are the bons
flde lessons of Sixty Years' Experience; and the Author is not only
prompted by his own deep-felt interest in this important object, but
is urged by the desire of a highly distinguished member of the Society
for the Dinsion of Useful Knewledge, to republish this work at the
low price of 4s. Gd.
Orders may be given to any Bookseller, or to the Publisher, Thomas
Tegg, 73, Cheapside, London.
London, England, 1844-12-12

By HENRY STEPIIENS,

Illustrated with Portraits of Animals painted from the Life ; and
upwards of 600 Woodcuts and Seventy Plates of Agricultural Imple-
ments, so particularised as to enable country mechanics to construct
them from the descriptions.
" The best practical book I have ever met with."—Professor John-
son, of Durham.

" We have thoroughly examined these volumes, but to give a full
notice of their varied and valuable contents would occupy a longer
space than we can conveniently devote to their discussion ; we there-
fore in general terms commend them to the careful study of every
young man who wishes to become a good practical farmer."—Times,
Dec. 2, 1844.
London, England, 1844-12-12

TIIE WEATIIER.-SUN OFFICE, DEC. 12.

THERMOMETER, Lowest, 26 ; Highest, 29 ; Neon, 23.
BAROMETER, 30.—WIND, E.S.E.
NOTE.—The figures which follow the words "Lowest" and
" Highest" denote the lowest and highest state of the
Thermometer during the preceding twenty-four hours. AEI
the other observations are made at noon. Water freezes at
32 ; 55 cn Thermometers is marked "Temperate," end or
Barometers "Fair" is generally placed opposite to 30, and
" Rain" at 29 ; but there is no certainty of dry weather
when the mercury falls below 30.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
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London, England, 1844-12-12

Wm. .Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, and 22, Yell-mall, London,

!MARY HOWITT'S NEW JUVENILE WORK.
in a handsome pocket volume, price 2s. 6d. bount and gilt,
THE TWO APPRENTICES; a Tale, forming
part of a Series (to be completed in thirteen volumes) of Tales
of the People and their Children. Each volume sold separately at
2s. 6d. bound, viz.:-1. Strive and Thrive-2. Hope on Hope ever-3.
Sowing and Reaping-4. Alice Franklin-5. Who shall be Greatest
—6. Which is the Wiser-7. Little Coin much Care-8. Work and
Wages-9. No Sense like Common Sense-10. Love and Money-11.
My Uncle the Clockmaker-12. The Two Apprentices—and 13. 31y
Own Story.

London: Printed for Thomas Tegg, 73, Cheapside ; Bowdery and
Kirby. Oxford-street; Cundell, New Bond-street; and all other
Itooksellers.
London, England, 1844-12-12

RAILWAY SHARES.

Versailles, R. 8.•• .••••• . • 455 .. 455 .. 455 .• 455
L.B.— •••• •••• 327 50 .. 330 .. 327 50 .. 330
Rouen• • • 1027 50 . 1027 50 ..1027 50 ..1027 50
Rouen to Havre.
Orleans .. ....... •• .• • 1071 25 .4072 50 ..1067 50 ..1070
Strasburg to Bale-- •• 295 .. 295 . 292 50 .• 292 50
Avignon to Marseilles.... 930 .. 930 .. 930 .• 930
RAILWAYS FOR THE ACCOUNT, Dim 16.
St. Germain • . .• • 985 985 .. 985 .. 955
Versailles, R. 8.• •• •• • • 457 50 .. 457 50 .. 457 58 .. 457 50
L.B
Roues.— ................1027 50 ..1032 50 ..1027 90 ..1027 50
0r1ean5...............1070 —1072 50 ..1067 50 ..1070
Strasburg to .. 294 .. 295 .. 292 50 .• 292 50
Avignon to Marseilles.. 936 .. 935 .• 927 50 .. 927 50

MORTALITY. IN, THE METROPOLIS.—The number
of deaths during the week ending Saturday, Dec. 7,
was 988, that of the preceding week being 1,075,
showing a decrease of 87, and the average for five
years being 942. In the first class, including epidemic
and contagious diseases, there is a considerable de-
crease, particularly in small-pox and scarlatina. There
is an increase, however, in complaints caused by cold
weather. Bronchitis is marked 30, while the average
is 12 ; and pnuemonia (inflammation of the lungs),
127, average 79. The deaths from small-pox oc-
curred at the following ages :—Eleven under 1 year;
four, 1-3; four, 3-5 ; six, 5-10; one, 10 years ; one,
17 ; and four, 20-30 years. Among the violent deaths
are six cases. The unfortunate victims, with one ex-
ception, being vary young children, were burnt to
death from their clothes taking fire. There are only
two suicides recorded.
London, England, 1844-12-12

CABINET UPHOLSTERY, Carpet, Blanket,
and Bedding Manufactory, at the LONDON FRIENDLY
UNION, No. 16, Great Windmill street, Haymarket, late Dr.
Hunter's Museum. Saving of SO to 50 per cent., no ether profit
being required than sufficient to defray the expenses. Established
for the sole purpose of giving employment.
The Committee beg to acquaint the Subscribers and the public,
that they are determined to do their duty in getting up good and
substantial work. and as they have had every facility in procuring
the driest and best wood London can produce, the Cabinet Furni-
ture is made of the most seasoned materials ; and all goods disposed
of at this Establishment will be warranted. They therefore, being
the real manufacturers, earnestly solicit a trial, as the only criterion
by which the merits and decided advantages of purchasing of them
can be fairly estimated. The Establishment is likewise a depot
for all kinds of Fancy and Ornamental Work, which will be re-
ceived of poor families from all parts of the kingdom.
London Friendly Union, No. 11, Great Windmill street, Hay-
market, late Dr. Hunter's Museum.

W. CTtOFTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1844-12-12

THE SMITHFIELD CLUB.

- - - -
CHRISTMAS CATTLE SHOW.
The exhibition was yesterday, for the fifth year, (Toned
to the public at the Horse Bazaar, King-street, Portman-
square; and from an early hour in the morning up to a late
hour last evening the entire vicinity of Baker-street and the
surrounding locality /T as one continued scene of bustle and
excitement. Carriages, cabs, carts, omnibuses, and other
vehicles, conveying visitors from the more distant parts of
the metropolis, were constantly arriving, and the entire
neighbourhood presented the appearance of a fair. Up to
seven o'clock last evening it was computed that between
eight and nine thousand persons passed through the show,
and that the number prior to its closing for the day would
exceed ten thousand.

At eleven o'clock in the forenoon the annual meeting of
the Smithfield Cattle Club took place in one of the rooms of
the Bazaar; Earl Spencer, the president, in the chair. The
meeting was very fully attended by the members, and
amongst a large number of distinguished agriculturists pre-
sent were his Grace the Duke of Richmond, his Grace the
Duke of Bedford, the Hon. Captain Spencer, Mr.
Pusey, M.P., Earl Radnor, Mr. E. G. Barnard, M.P., &c.
The report as to the state of the affairs of the Club was read
by the Secretary, Mr. B. T. Brandreth Gibbs, and was nna-
nimously approved of and adopted. The award of the judges
with respect to the cattle, stock, &c., exhibited this year was
then read and confirmed, and several gentlemen congratu-
lated the Club on the general excellence of the animals pro-
duced for competition, as compared with those of former
years. An intimation was given by the Noble Chairman
that it was the intention of his Royal Highness Prince Al-
bert to honour the Club with a visit, but that the day had
not yet been fixed. It was, however, generally supposed
that Saturday morning would be the most likely time.
Earl Spencer having been unanimously re-elected President
of the Club for the ensuing year, and the Dukes of Rich-
mond and Bedford, and several other noblemen and gentle-
men Vice-presidents, Mr. B. T. Brandreth Gibbs was unani-
mously re-elected to the office of Secretary. After a vote
of thanks to the Noble Chairman, the meeting broke up, and
the members of the Club proceeded to view the various spe-
cimens of cattle, at which they expressed themselves much
gratified.
London, England, 1844-12-12

LEAGUE

COVENT•GARDEN THEATRE.

The first great metropolitan meeting of the mem-
bers of the Anti-Corn-law League fur
,the present
season, took place at Covent-garden Theatre last
evening. The doors were opened at six o'clock. The
rush was tremendous, and within ten minutes from
the time that the doors were opened, the house was
erowded in every part. Even the upper gallery was
full. The greater part of the private boxes were fully
occupied; the stage was crowded; and such was the
desire to obtain admittance, that a great number of
person-, including several ladies, were accommodated
in the orchestra portion of the house, which had
hitherto been appropriated exclusively to the use of
reporters. There were not, perhaps, so many ladies
present as has been usual at these meetings, but the
number of gentlemen was mach greater, and the
meeting was ciarecterised by a degree of earnestness
and quiet enthusiasm, if one may be allowed the
phrase, which showed that all present were actuated
by a fixed determination to carry out the great prin-
ciple of free trade, in support of which they were
leagued together. From the general appearance of
the meeting we should say that there were more of
the enfranchised present at it than had been congre-
gated on any former similar occasion.
At a quarter-past seven o'clock, George Wilson
Esq., Chairman of the League, took the chair, amidst
the most enthusiastic cheers.
On his entrance into the theatre he waa accom-
panied by several of the most active members of the
League, who were loudly cheered as they made their
appearance.

Among those present we obse-rued—George Wil-
son, Esq., chairman, Hon. Charles Pelham Villiers,
IL.P., Richard Cobden, M.P., John Bright, M.P.,
Dr. Coke Taylor, Robert Clark, D. Dewar, H. J.
Stainton, J. Baines, Brooksbank, Rev. J. Walker,
(1 P. Fletcher, W. Wilson, W. Hickson, Fearon,
Alfred Novello, J. H. T. -Lewis, Captain Cogan, A.

Bauer, G. Thompson, Major-General Briggs, John
A. Lyon, S. Lucas, W. A. Wilkinson, S. Harrison,
Joseph Ivimy, P. A. Taylor, Cowden Clark, Leavers,
—Harker, W. Ellis, J. P. Burnard, J. A. Petries, Rev.
Dr. Lewis, Colonel Tucker, Colonel T. P. Thompson,
W. Bourne, Isaac Sewell, Josiah Condor, Charles
Lattimer (Wheathampstead), Arthur Morse, J.
Chalmers, Ralph Ricardo, Richard Sharpe, John
Lowe, Thomas Ruston, W. Geesin, Joseph Phelps,
W. A. Brown, James Brotherton, J. Hewer, E. Davy
(Crediton), John Fish, L. W. Ash, Charles Con-
stable, R. L. Tweedale, R. R. R. Moore, W. Bower,
S. Poulter, John Jee (Northampton), J. Cooke, J.
Parry (Ilfracombe), John Butterworth (Manchester),
Charles James Wilson, Henry Lloyd Morgan, James
Wilson, John Smith, Professor Key, W. Thorn-
borrow, E.:c.

The Chairman then came forward to address the

meeting, and was received with loud cheering and
waving of hats and handkerchiefs, which lasted for
some minutes. The pit rose to welcome him. These
cosigratulaions were repeatedly acknowledged by
Mr. Wilson. Silence was at length restored, and he
wu about to commence his address, when there was
a .all for " One cheer more, and a good one." This
London, England, 1844-12-12

n4,vilioirs ROYAL SURREY cHRAfEtE

FOR THE BENEFIT OF MIS Y. TERREY,X.ND LAST
NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 13,
Will be pertained OTHELLO ; the Moor of Venice. Othello,
Mr. E. F. lago, Mr. H. Hughes; Desdemona, Mrs. R.
Ho ner ; ihxllia, Mts. W. Daly.
After which, THE BOOTS AT THE SWAN. Frisky, Mr
T. J. Johnson ; Jacob Earwig, Mr. H. Hall; Cecilia Moonshine,
Mrs. Montgomeqe.
To cousin:le with the Fav urite Drama of MARIE, The Pearl et
Chamowst Gbquette (a Savoyard Gill), Aliss E. Terrey ; Marie,
Mrs. R. Homier.
Places and Private Bares to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box
'Age, frctin Seleven to Four.
London, England, 1844-12-12

DAVII)(4E'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

FOIL THE BENEFIT OF MIS ji.

TERREY, AND LAST

NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 12,
Will be performed OTHELLO; the Moor of Venice. Othello,
Mr. E. 1. Saville; lago, Mr. H. Hughes; Desdeinona, Hrs. R.
Ho.iner ; *stifle' Mts. W. Daly.
After which, THE BOOTS AT THE SWAN. Frisky, Mr
T. J. Johnson ; Jacob Earwig, Mr. H. Hall; Cecilia Moonshine,
Mr,. liontgometie.
To coneluyie with the Favourite Drama of MARIE, The Pearl of
Charnotner. Guyette (a Savoyard Girl), Miss E. Terrey ; Marie,
Mrs. R. Hißner.

Places and Private 3.11(126 to be ha/ of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box
cffise, frdin ICleven to Four.

THE WEATIIER.-SUN OFFICE, DEC. 12.

THERMOMETER, Lowest, 26 ; Highest, 29 ; Noon, 28.
BAROMETER, 30.—WIND,

NOTE.-The figures which follow the words "Lowest" and
.4 Highest" denote the lowest and highest state of the
Thermometer during the preceding twenty-four hours. All
the other observations are made at noon. Water freezes at
32 ; 55 on Thermometers is marked "Temperate," and on
Barometers "Fair" is generally placed opposite to 30, and
" Rain" at 29 ; but there is no certainty of dry weather
when the mercury falls below 30.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Noirlng ... 18 minutes after 31 Evening SO minutes after 4

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SECOND EDITION.
London, England, 1844-01-06

BOW-STREET.-(THIS DAY.)

John Harris, alias John Aldridge, was examined before
Mr. Twyford, for keeping a house of ill-fame and a common
brothel, in St. Clement's-lane, St. Clement Danes. One of
the parish officers swore to the prisoner as a person keeping a
house of ill-fame, and Mr. Twyford ordered the prisoner to
find bail, two sureties in :V. each, and to enter into his own
recognizances to answer the charge at the Westminster Ses-
sions. The required bail was immediately procured, and the
prisoner was liberated.
The parish authorities are vigorously endeavouring to abate
the nuisances which exist in the ne►ghbourhood of Long-
acre, and so thickly pervade the parish of St. Clement Danes.
About twenty persons have already been indicted, and warrants
and summonses are now out against others, who will be in-
dicted at the next sessions.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
ErfING AT MANCHESTER—FRIDAY.
DERDY.-5i to 1 agst Scott's lot ; 12 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's
lot ; 20 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's lot ; 7 to I agst Ugly Buck ;
71/2 to 1 agst Rattan; and 25 to 1 agst Cockamaroo. The
others as on Tuesday.
OAKS.-10 to 1 agst The Princess; 20 to 1 agst Fanny
Eden ; and 20 to 1 agst Barricade—taken.
CHESTER Cur.—Offers to back the field agst twenty.
COURSING.
SHERWOOD (NOTTINGHAM), JAN. 1. - The All-Aged
Stakes (16 dogs) were won Mr. J. Forster's Dutch Doll ; Mr.
Ingoldby's Pilot ran up.
BE rzoun, JAN. 4.—The Challenge Couples (20 dogs) were
won by Mr. Faucus' Cedric; Mr. Dinning's Falcon ran up,
London, England, 1844-01-06

1/, 4s,
11. 15s.

6 per cent.
5 per cent.
5 per cent.
11. Bs. anti-/
es.6d. bs.

tper cent.
7 per cent.

04 per cent
6 per cent.

LIST OF SCOTTISH COM
DEC. 27,
Bank of Scotland...—
Royal Bank
British Linen Compny
Commercial Bank
Glasgow Union Bank
Western Bank
Central Pk. of Scotland
Caledonian Insurance-.
Hercules Insurance
North Brit. Insurance
Insurance Co. of Scotl.
Edinburgh Lite Insur.
Scottish Union Incur
Standard Life Insur
I)alkcith Railway
lichn. and Glas. Railwy
Glasg. and Green. Rail.
Dundeeand Arlo

per cent.
(per cent.
Eper cent.
(per cent.
;per cent.
I per cent.
(per cent.
.'per cent.
7 per cent.
0 per cent.
t per cent.
( per cent.

t per cent.
fi per cent.
1g per cent.
per cent.

J. Barneby, Esq., M.P., has just resigned the
Chairmanship of the Hereford County Sessions, in consequence
of a decision mule on 3lomlay by the Bench of Magistrates
relative to a question of gaol discipline, which involved a mis-
understanding between the governor and the surgeon of the
county gaol.
London, England, 1844-01-06

ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

sm
otdo. 9; de.
0;d rfiosahs t, as tot
ltel e.
lms
.e aetase, h
rpaile
potatoes, Id. ; cheese, ld. Su-
muffin, roll, or toast, Id. ;
p_op
rel arSpti eo: srud t ipdc Soups
pudding,
ag,
en
el €la4 bread,
r.
tpebl
aa :6ea3d,
per
c.
r; u p ;
pattie finest butter, 11/2d. Reid and Co.'s superior porter, 2d.
per pint ; wines and spirits of superior excellence on moderate
tetms. Ham or beef sandwich, with glass of strong old, mild,
or India ale, or extra double stout, 4d. ; do., with glass of good
wine, fid. ; do., with glass nl choicest madeira, sherry, or
port, Bd.
London, England, 1844-01-06

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.-AT THE

RA 111 ,
OYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION
an increase of POWERFUL and BRILLIANT
EFFECTS in ELECTRICITY are exhibited by ARM-
STRONG'S HYDRO-ELECTRIC MACHINE. A new
field is opened for investigating, on a magnified scale, a
variety of objects in ART, SCIENCE, and NATURAL
HISTORY, by means of LONGBOTTOM'S OPAQUE
MICROSCOPE, showing also an extraordinary OPTICAL
ILLUSION. New DISSOLVING VIEWS. A List of
the POPULAR LECTURES which will be delivered during
the Week is suspended in the Hall of Mannfactures. Hollo-
way's original CRAYON DRAWINGS from RAPHAEL'S
CARTOONS, numerous MODELS in MOTION, DIVER
and DIVING BELL. Conductor of the Band, T. Wallis,
Illus. Doe. _ .

.......
Admission, One Shilling. Schools, lialf-price.
London, England, 1844-01-06

NOW OUT, price Cd., stamped, to go free by post,
THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE,
AND
AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE.
Order of any Newsvender.

EXTENSIVE SALE.
The SPLENDID STOCK of FANCY JEWEL-
LERY, GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, SILVER
PLATED GOODS, TORTOISESHELL WORK-
BOXES, and TEA CADDIES, and a great variety o fother
Fancy Articles, are now SELLING OFF at a heavy sacrifice,
by Messrs. NORTON and C 0.,, of 36, Ludgate-street, oppo-
site Messrs. Everington and Co's., in consequence of Mr.
Horton retiring from the retail business.
It is seldom she public have an opportunity like the present
of purchasing, at little more than one-half to two-thirds the
genuine articles now offered for sale—
usual charge, the variety of
Comprising '.3entlemen s and Ladies' Gold and Silver Watches,
of workmanship the first class of excellence, Gold Neck and
Guard Chains, Seals and Keys, Fancy and Mourning Brooches,
Rings, Pins, and Ear-rings, Pencil Cases, Silver Card Cases,
Scent and Snuff Boxes, also Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Sets,
Candlesticks, Cruet Frames, Dish Covers, Corner Dishes,
Waiters, Ice Pails, Butter Coolers, Bread Baskets, &e., all
warranted the best Sheffield make, Table and Dessert Forks
and Spoons, Soup Ladles, Grape Scissors, Asparagus Tongs,
Nutcracks, Dessert Knives and Forks in Case, Jet Necklaces,
and numerous other Fancy Articles, all at a considerable
sacrifice.
London, England, 1844-01-06

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

COVENT-GARDEN.
Notwithstanding the supplies of both fruit and vege-
tables were large for the time of year, the general trade
ruled active, and, in most instances, the prices of last
week were well supported--Potatoes from 2s 6d to 4s 8d
per cwt ; coleworts, or greens, is 9d to 3s ; turnips,
Is 9d to 3s, and carrots, 4s 3d to 6s 6d per dozen
bunches ; onions, 2s to 3s 3d ; apples, is 6d to 3s 6d ;
pears, is to 8s ; broeoli sprouts, 10d to is Bd, per
half sieve ; walnuts, 8d to is 2d, and new oranges and
lemons, 8s to lls per 100 ; Barcelona nuts, 21s to 25s
per bag ; Brazil ditto, 2s Gd to 4s, and Spanish ditto,
2s 6d to 4s Gd per peck ; endive, is 9d to 2s 6d, savoys,
8d to is 9d, and parsnips, Gd to is 3d per dozen.
London, England, 1844-01-06

GREAT ATTRACTION FOR THE CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAYS.-THE

C HINESE COLLECTION, HYDE-PARK
CORNER.

For nearly two years this unique Collection has maintained
its position as the most attractive exhibition in_the metropolis,
having been honoured not only by the visits of her Majesty
and Prince Albert, of the chief part of our nobility, and the
distinguished foreigners sojourning in this country, but also by
the most flattering notices from the public press. The Pro-
prietor, anxious to increase the popularity of this most extra-
ordinary Collection, by enabling all classes to become ac-
quainted with its wonderful contents, has reduced the price
of admission to One Shilling each person.
Omnibuses run from all parts of London to the Chinese Col-
lection, which will be open daily during the Christmas holi•
days, from Ten in the morning till Ten at night.
London, England, 1844-01-06

SILLIPTGSGATE.

We had a fair average supply of Fish, which moved
off steadily on the following terms ;—Turbots, 8s to
20s ; Cod Fish, is to 8s ; Brill, is to 4s 6d ; Haddocks,
4d to is 6d ; Lobsters, Is to 3s ; Whitings, 2d to 4d ;
Scate, 2s to 4s 6d ; Gurnets, 6d to is ; Plaice, 41 to
9d ; Smelts, ld to 4d ; and Salt Fish, 4d to 8d each
Soles, 6d to 3s per pair ; Eels, 4d to 10d per lb ; Floun-
ders, is to is 6d per dozen ; Oysters, Gs to 48s per
bushel ; and Herrings, lOs to 20s per barrel.

NEWPORT.
There was a fair supply of each kind of Meat, yet
the demand ruled heavily, on the following terms :
Beef from 2s 8d to 33 4(1 ; Mutton, 3s 4d to 4s 4d ; Veal,
3s to 4s 4d ; and Pork, 3s to 4s 6d per 81bs.

HIINGERPORD.
We had on the whole rather an improved demand for
Fish, at fully previous rates. In all other articles, how-
ever, a very limited amount of business passing.

BREAD.
The prices of Wheaten Bread in the metropolis are
from 8(1 to 9d ; of Household ditto, 6d to 8d per
41b Loaf.
London, England, 1844-01-06

PUBLICATIONS.

Just published, price One Shilling,
iIIIIIENCY EXPLAINED, in REFUTA-
k-) TlOiv; of the LAST FALLACY of the " TIMES."
By VERUS.
Samuel Clarke, 13, Pall-mall East ; and Cowie, Jolland,
and Co., 31, Poultry.
London, England, 1844-01-06

\C)

LITERAITRE.
CHRONICLES Of ME BASTILE.
We believe that this Mork is derived from
French sources, but it is hot the lessfihe that
will be read with considerable interest in Eng.
,
laud, where the Bastile was; it._;existed,
considered the accursed engine of tyranny and
despotism, and where, on its destruction, a
general feeling of joy was excited, (even the
gentle Cowper was moved) at the thought that
"its towers had fallen at last." It is here in-
tended to shadow forth something of the secret
history of this terrible dungeon, the grave of so
many captives, who in its cells were dead to
the world, though keenly alive to all the worst
miseries of life. In such a " Chronicle" there
must necessarily be a large mixture of fiction
with fact ; but the wildest imagination can
hardly surpass in strangeness same of the events
with which the Bastile is connected. The tales
arc represented as being given from a manu-
script kept by a mysterious old man, known as
" The Old man of the Bastile ;" and the series
commences with a story called " The lier-
tandiere." Robert Cruikshank has illustrated
the part with two good engravings on steel.

THE LONDON JOURNAL OF ARTS,
SCIENCES, AND MANUFACTURES.
A valuable portion of this work is the reper-
tory of inventions that have been patented
within the year. The work has long been an
established one, and deserves its success.
London, England, 1844-01-06

TH T WEATHER.-Suw OFFICE, JAN. 6.

TVERMOMETER, Lowest, 45 ; Highest, 53L Noon, 48.
BAROMETER,. 29.3.—W1ND, W.S.W.

NOTE.—The nuinber 32 on the Thermometer denotes
the freezing point, and 55 temperate. In Barometers
fair is usually placed opposite 30, and rain at 29.

lIIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
morning minutes after 2. Evening 313 minutes after 2.