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The Sun.
London, England, 1844-10-01

UNION•HALL,

Yesterday Joseph Brassington, in the employ of an
army accoutrement maker, was charged before Mr. Cot-
tingham with stabbing his wife in the breast with an awl.
The complainant stated that the defendant was in the
habit of constantly ill-using her, and that on Saturday
he got into a passion with her, and in a struggle wounded
her in the breast with an awl. The wound, however,
fortunately was not of a serious character, but it might
have been so, and the chief object in bringing the case
before the bench was to have him bound over to keep
the peace.
Mr. COTTINGHAM asked the prisoner why ho mal-
treated his wife in the manner she described?

The prisoner said that he held a good situation, and
allowed his wife ample means to make home com-
fortable, but that instead of doing so she rendered it
miserable by her extravagance. That she had pledged
nearly the whole of his goods, even to the bed they lay
upon, and to give the Magistrate a proof of her pro-
pensity for getting rid of the property, he said that she
had pledged a new suit of his clothes. That he kept a
fowling-piece in a case, over the fire-place, in his bed-
room, and that hearing a noise as if thieves were at the
rear of the premises, he got out of bed with the intention
of firing it off to alarm them. When he went to take
down the fowling-piece he found that it was gone, and
that his wife, in order to impress him with the belief
that the weapon was still there, had stuffed the case out
with rags. She afterwards confessed that she had
pledged the gun some time previously, and ht declared
that it was to procure liquor.
Mr. Corrationum asked the prisoner to explain why
he had used so dangerous a thing as a sharp awl when
quarrelling with his wife?—He declared he had the in-
strument in his hand, having just left off work, and tnat
it was not intentionally done.
On being pressed en the subject, the wife admitted
that she believed it was accidental.

Mr. Corrmorum gave the wife a severe lecture for
betraying such a total disregard of her husband's in-
terests by pledging all his property, notwithstanding he
gave her so liberal an allowance for housekeeping. The
Magistrate at the same time condemned the conduct of
the husband in resorting to violent means to produce a
reformation in his wife's conduct, and added, that as
the wound in her breast did not appear to be of a
serious nature, he should, instead of inflicting any other
punishment, direct the warrant to stand over for a
month.
London, England, 1844-10-01

ANNUITIES.

Annuitants participate in the profits of the Company, and receive a
rate of annuity much more favourable than 0311 be granted by any
Company making its investments wholly!. England. The Company
is enabletl securely to grant these favourable terms from the advan-
tage it possesses of investing a portion of its funds at a high rate
of Interest.
London, England, 1844-10-01

STRAND.

The winter season was commenced last night under
the most favourable auspices. The house was well
and respectably filled, the artists were perfect in their
parts, and the pieces selected were eminently success-
ful. If the first night, therefore, can be taken as a
fair criterion of those that may succeed, the enter-
prising lessee, Mr. Roberts, may flatter him-
self that his exertions will reap their
merited reward. Martin Chuzzlewit, which has
been hitherto so popular, was selected as the
opening piece, and with Hall as Pecksniff and
Sairey Gamp, and Mrs. Montgomerie as Cherry, the
individual would be morose indeed who could fail to
be delighted. In instancing these two,_ we do not
mean to detract from the reputation of the others, but
as the burden of the drama rests more particularly
upon them, as they stand more prominently in the
foreground, we hare been thus induced to notice
them. Mr. Roberts has been induced to call in
transatlantic talent to the aid of the regular corps,
and last night beheld the debut of a Mr. Marble in
the character of Deuteronomy Dutiful. The farce, a
light, sketchy thing, redolent of fun, and the naivete,
the self-gratulatory shrewdness, the quaint, yet happy
sayings of the " Vermont Wool Dealer," kept the
house in a roar of laughter. Certes, the comedian
from the " far West" carried his audience with him ;
and when, on the conclusion of the piece, Mr. Marble
was called before the curtain, he was re-
ceived with the most gratifying approbation,
which he acknowledged, in words brief indeed, but
to the purpose. The evening's amusements were
wound up by a new extravaganza, entitled La Slum-
bernambula, an adaptation from Bellini's admired
opera of La Sonnarnbula. The " hits" at passing
events were some of them clever, but, on the whole,
the thing was tedious, and would bear shortening.
We observe that to-night the loway Indians visit
the theatre in full costume.
London, England, 1844-10-01

(FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.)

On Saturday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, a most
awful proof of the dangers constantly attendant on the
work in which coal-miners are employed, occurred at
Haswell colliery. It is believed that upwards of a
hundred lives are sacrificed, but the extent of the injury
is not yet known with certainty. Our information is
derived from a private source : our informant states that
he was at the pit's mouth for some hours on Saturday
night ; the cage was then constantly going up and down
the shaft, but no one was permitted to descend except
some workmen of the colliery ; afterwards some stone-
masons were sent for and descended. At that time
(seven o'clock on Saturday night) none of the bodies had
been brought to the bank, and the greatest secresy was.
maintained as to the number who had perished, and the
cause of the accident. Some persons who expressed a
wish to descend were refused.
The accident is attributed to an explosion of fire.
damp, which occurred, as before stated, at three on
Saturday afternoon. At that time it is believed there
were upwards of one hundred men in the pit ; and no
one appears to entertain any doubt but that all have
perished. The state of the neighbourhood it is utterly
impossible to describe. llaswell is a small colliery vil-
lage, eighteen miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne and
seven from Durham. It is supposed an inquest will be
held on Monday.
SUNDAY, ONE O'CLUCK.—I sent two of my clerks to
Haswell at three this morning ; they have just returned;
ninety-six are killed—there may be more, that number
were brought to the bank. The men at the colliery are all
busy in knocking pieces of wood together for coffins. It
is believed that three men who were at the bottom of the
pit are saved.
London, England, 1844-10-01

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.
Lord and Lady Lurgan, at the George's Hotel, Albe-
marle-street, from Brighton ; Captain and Mrs. Steven-
son, at ditto, from Dover ; Rev. Mr. and Mrs. John-
stone, at ditto, from Parts ; Lady James Graham and
family, from Cowes, Isle of Wight, en route to Netherby
Hall; Mr. and Lady Harriet Merton, in Connaught-
place ; the Earl and Countess of Tankerville, in Lower
Grosvenor-street ; Captain Sir J. Hastings, RN., from
Portsmouth.
London, England, 1844-10-01

DEPARTURES.

The Rev. Seagrave, Mrs. Soagrava, and family, from
the Waterloo Hotel, Jermyn-street, St. James's; the Earl
of Belfast, from Ca,dogan-place, for the Marquis of Do-
negal's seat, Donovan Park, near Belfast ; Sir John
Conroy, Bart., and Mrs. and Lady Alicia Conroy, for
their seat near Wokingham, Berks ; General Vincent,
for Hyde, Isle of Wight ; Mr. and Lady Louisa Tenni-
son, for their seat in Ireland ; Mr. Harcourt Powell, for
Cowes, Isle of Wight.
London, England, 1844-10-01

SOL A YEAR;

this is, however, independent of the Surplice Fees and the Par.
sonage-house the latter is large and convenient, but not in good
order at present.
TiIE GLEBE EXTENDS TO 43a. 2s. aoe. OF CAPITAL
LAND,
including a large garden, and all the auxiliaries essential to
comfort in the abode.
London, England, 1844-10-01

%MT - VAS ft Irolff AULT*,

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge and the
Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, at-
tended by Baron Kuesebeck, intend to honour the annual
Highland "gathering" at Inverness by their presence.
A grand ball was given at Inverary Castle by the
Duks and Duchess of Argyll, in celebration of the
arrival of the Marquis and Marchioaesa of Lurn, on Fri-
day night. Above 300 of the neighbouring nobility and
gentry were present.
The Marquis of Northampton came expressly from
Naples to be at the meeting of the British Association.
The Noble Marquis went to Italy to be present at the
marriage of his second son, Lord William Compton, with
Miss Elliot, daughter of the Hon. Rear-Admiral
and neice of the Earl of Minto.
Sir Robert Peel will come to town either on Thurs-
day or Friday, from Brighton, and remain for two or
three days. Miss Peel is progressing towards recovery,
but will continue a short time longer at Drayton Manor.
The Duke of Northumberland, we are sorry to state,

is suffering again froth a severe attack of the gout. The
Noble Duke and Duchess are staying at Alnwick Castle.
The Duke of Rutland and Lady Adeliza Manners, the
Marquis of Granby, Lord Charles Manners, M.P., Lord
John Manners, M.P., and a family circle, are assembled
at Belvoir Castle.
The Duke and Duchess of Leinster, accompanied by
Lord Otho and Lady Jane Fitzgerald, arrived in Carl-
ton Houie-terrace last week from their tour of visits, and
have since gone to Woburn Abbey, on a visit to the
Duke and Duchess of Bedford, who are entertaining a
select circle at that splendid seat. On their depar-
ture from Woburn Abbey, the Duke and Duchess and
family proceed to Carlton, their seat in Ireland.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Waterford, who have
been on a continental tour for the last two months, ar-
rived at Mivart's Hotel on Saturday, from Germany.
Shortly after their arrival, the Noble Marquis and Mar-
chioness paid a visit-to Lord and Lady Stuart de Rothe-
say, at the Countess of Mexborough's residence in Dover-
street,
Earl Talbot, after a lengthened visit to the Mar-
chioness of Lothian and family, at Newbattle Abbey,
North Britain, has arrived at Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire.
Viscount Castlereagh has arrived on a visit to the
Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, at Wynyard
Park, Durham, from Scotland.
Lord and Lady Stuart de Decies. the Hon. Henry
Villiers Stuart, and the Hon. Miss Stuart, has arrived
at Dromana, county Waterford.
Lord and Lady Beaumont have arrived at Carlton
Hall, Yorkshire.
LordAind Lady Vivian have arrived at their seat in
Wales from town.
His Excellency Baron flrunnow has a grand enter-
tainment on Thursday next at the Russian Embassy, to
which Sir Robert Peel, Lord Stanley, and a .distin-
guished circle, are invited. It is given as a farewell
dinner to Couat Nesaelrode. who, it is expected, will
leave the following day for St.Petersburgh.
London, England, 1844-10-01

CHANGES.

The Earl and Countess of Albemarle, at Newmarket,
from Quiddenham Hall, Norfolk; the Bishop of Kilmore,
at the Episcopal Palace, from a visit to Viscount Lorton,
at Rockingham Castle, Sligo ; the Earl and Countess of
Erne, from Crom Castle, Fermanagh, for his Lordship's
estates at Lifford ,• the Archbishop of Armagh, from a
visit to Viscount Lorton, at Rockingham Castle, Sligo,
for the Archiepiscopal Palace ; Prince and Princess
Doria Pamphili, family and suite, from Paris, for their
palazzo at Rome ; Miss Burdett Coutts and Miss Mere-
dith, at Paris, from Dieppe ; Sir Montague Cholmon-
delay, Bart., from Easton Hall, near Grantham, on a
tour in Ireland.
London, England, 1844-10-01

INDIA.

Table' of Premiums for Assurances on the lives of oMeers engaged
In civil, or in naval or military service In the East Indies and China,
nsay be seen at the Offices of the Company:

and Co.
Becht', and Co.
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AGENTS IN INDIA.
Calcutta
MMAteseeig.srrs::. lll4l7lliiitt'er and Co.
Madras
Bombay
Ceylon
Prospectuses and fbll particulars may be had at the Offices of the
Company, No. 126, Bishopsgate-street, earner of Corribill.
London, England, 1844-10-01

DEPARTURES.

The Rev. Seagrave, Mrs. Seagrave, and family, from
the Waterloo Hotel, Jermyn-street, St. James's; the Earl
of Belfast, from Cadogan-placo, for the Marquis of Do-
negal's seat, Donovan Park, near Belfast ; Sir John
Conroy, Bart., and Mrs. and Lady Alicia Conroy, for
their seat near Wokingham, Berks ; General Vincent,
for Ryde, Isle of Wight ; Mr. and Lady Louisa Tenni-
son, for their seat in Ireland ; Mr. Harcourt Powell, for
Cowes, Lie of Wight.
London, England, 1844-10-01

HA YMARKET.

This favourite retreat of the comic Muse was
opened for the season last night. During the recess,
the theatre has been considerably refreshed, and an
addition made to the stage. A new and chastely
executed act drop, by Mr. Marshall, is one of the
many improvements effected. Mrs. Centlivre's
comedy, The Busy Body, introduced the same corps
dramatique who have for some time past delighted the
frequenters of the Haymarket, and afforded the
principal performers ample scope for the display of
their respective powers. Not over witty or over
delicate, as might be expected when the life and
career of Mrs. Centlivre are considered, The Busy
Body abounds in character, situation, and incident,
and to say that Mr. Farren, Mr. C. Mathews, Mr
Strickland, Madame Vestris, and Mrs Humby per-
formed the principal parts, is to say that they were
performed in the best style. After the comedy, the
whole company appeared on the stage, and sung the
National Anthem, after which, that most amusing
piece, Used Up, was produced, for the fifty-
ninth time. It scarcely needs repeating now,
that Mr. Charles Mathews made a most
perfect impersonation of the dolce far nienle, and
most persons, we imagine, will agree that, while he
continues to throw such life and spirit into mere
points and words, the world has still something in it
to pass the tedium of an unemployed hour, as at
least to move the muscles if it do not excite the nerves.
After the piece Mr. Mathews was loudly called for by
the audience, and his appearance was the signal for
very cordial applause. The evening's entertainments
concluded with the sprightly farce of the Milliners'
Holiday. It was gratifying to see the theatre so
numerously attended in evory part ; the more so, as
the management seems desirous to omit nothing to
insure success.
London, England, 1844-10-01

SALES Is V AUCTION

VALWABLE CHURCH PREFERMENT.—ADVOWSON of
ST. NEOT'S, in SUFFOLK, producing SM. A YEAR.
The INCUMBENT 75.
R: GEORGE ROBINS is directed to SELL
AL by AUCTION, at the Mart, on Tavasnay, the 17th of

October, at Twelve,
Exceedingly eligible CHURCH PREFERMENT, consisting of
THE ADVOWSON AND
.NEXT PRESENTATION TO
THE LIVING OF ST. NEOT'S, IN SUFFOLK.
Situate in a very agreeable part of the eounty, about eight miles
from Bury St. Edmund's, and four from Stow market ; it is a
quiet retired spot, known in tho immediate locality as " Itat.
tlesden.
THE VALUE IS ABOUT 9001. A YEAR.
The income derived from the commutation, and the value of the
tilebe, is estimated at
London, England, 1844-10-01

THE ARMY.

LINERICK, SATURDAY.—Lieutenant-Colonel Cator,
R.N., Lieutenant- Colonel G. Higgins, R.H. A., and Major
Kelsall, RE., returned yesterday in the Flamer steamer,
to this garrison, from the inspection of the forts on the
Lower Shannon.

A military force from this garrison was under orders
yesterday, to proceed to the lands of Shewer, near New-
port, to protect the representatives of the late Dr. Dug-
gan in levying a distress for non-payment of rent, but
as the recusants entreated a parley, time was given to
settle the dispute with the agent, Mr. Mills. The cavalry,
therefore, were countermanded.

Two companies of the 72d (Highlanders) from Butte-
vant arrived at Cork, yesterday, to replace the 61st,
marching to Templemore, and three companies of the
72d marched into Cork barracks this day.
Head-quarters of the 11 th Hussars (three troops)
Lieutenant-Colonel the Earl of Cardigan, arrived at
Dundalk yesterday from Dublin.
Head-quarters of the Bth Hussars, under Lieutenant-
Colonel 141‘Call, marched from Dundalk yesterday for
Dublin, where two troops of the regiment arrived this
day, and occupy Portobello barracks.
THE MARQUIS or DONEGAL.—WO are happy to be
able to state that his Lordship has fir the last day
or two been rather easier, and that there is some reason
to anticipate a change for the better.--Belfast Chronicle.
Mr. O'Connell is to be a sponsor to the new-born son
of W. S. O'Brien, Esq., M.P.
London, England, 1844-10-01

NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING.

We last week gave the fixtures for the ensuing meet-
ing ; a list from head quarters, dated Sunday evening,
now enables us to add the names of the horses in train-
ing in the town for the following stakes :—Grand Duke
Michael—Robinia, Panther, Rhino, Crosby, Antenor,
Merope, Zenobia, Foig-a-ballagh, Red Deer. Bucken-
ham (one to the post)—Adrianople, Deodava, Pil
'
grimage Monimia c, Hersey, Mary Ann filly, and Sister
to Cameleon. Hopeful—Alexandrina, Linnet filly, Maid
of Orleans, Deodava, Piccolina, Stamp, Pastille filly,
Sister to Cameleon, Virago colt, Fair Helen colt, Laird
o' Cockpen. Match—Desperation and Piccolina ; both
on the spot. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., one to the post—
Panther, Crosby, Homccopathist, Scarmentado. St.
Leger—Antenor, Oliver Cromwell, Freystrop. Rutland
Stakes—Tisiphone, Prologue, Tunick, Zeal colt, Legend
filly. Arrivals since Saturday—Semiseria, Ashted Pet,
Siroc colt, The Great Mogul, Revel, and Sister to
Potentia.

(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
NEWMARKET, MONDAY EVENING.

The Trial Stakes did not fill.
The Hopeful Stakes—Alexandrina, Longitude, Kitten,
Linnet filly, and Refraction, have paid.
Grand Duke Michael Stakes—All are scratched but
All-round-my-Hat, Merope, Foig-a-ballagh, Zenobia,
and Red Deer.

The Buckenham—The following are left in :—Adrian-
ople, Monimia colt, Hersey, Versatility filly, Mary Ann
filly, and Cowl.
Two Hundred SOTS. Sweepstakes (Wednesday)—Pan-
ther and Brush have been scratched.

IRELAND.

MINISTERIAL MEASURES FOR IRELAND.

DUBLIN, SEPT. 29.—Rumours, traceable to official
Tories, are in circulation here of very decided measures
for this country to be proposed by Sir Robert Peel early
next session. One of these measures, it is said, will be
the establishment of a new Lay College, on an extensive
foundation, for Roman Catholics and Dissenters; another
has reference to Maynooth, which, it is stated, is to re-
ceive an increased grant, with stipends for the pro-
fessors.
London, England, 1844-10-01

This day (to be continued Quarterly), price 2s. 6d.,
AGENERAL POLICE AND CONSTABU-
LARY LIST, AND ANALYSIS OF POLICE STATISTICS.
Compiled by permission from Official and ether Authentic Sources.
London : Parker, Furnivall, and Parker, Military Library, White-
hall.

Second Edition, now ready, in 1 vol. Bvo., 128. bound,
HISTORIC F ANCIE S.
By the Hon. GEORGE SYDNEY SMYTIIE, M.P.
" This voluinJ is calculated to attract a considerable share of
public attention, not merely because it exhibits great talent, and in-
dicates a greater promise, but because it represents in its various
pages a picture of that youthful and stirring mind which has recently
so much engaged the observation, and, in a great degree, the sym-
pathy of the public."—Times.
Henry Colburn, PubliEher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

- _ ----
THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY-LANE.
The New Grand Ballet of " The Corsair" having been crowned with
cemplote sue. ess, will be repeated To-morrow, Thursday, Satur-
day, and four times every week until further notice.
THIS EVENING, OCTOBER. 1,
Will be presented the (hand Comic Opera of CINDERELLA.
Felix, Mr. D. W. King; Baron Pumpolino, Mr. S. Jones; Alidore,
Mr H. Horncastle ; Dandini, Mr Stretton; Pedro, Mr. Harley;
Cinderella, Miss Deky; Clorinda, Miss Betts
To conclude with the Ser.o Pantomime of 081 ; or, Three-Fin.
gel ed Jack. Ciptain 01 ford, Mr Howell; Tuckey, Mr. Wieland ;
Three-Fingered Jack, Mr. W. H. Payne; Quashee. Mr. T, Ma-
thews; Quashee's Wife, Miss Betts.
It is respectfully announced that no one can, on any account, be
admitted M future, either to the Dress Circle or Stalls, unless to
Evening Costume.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING, OCTOBER I,
Will be performed Sheridan's Comedy of THE SCHOOL FOR
SCANDAL. Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. W. Farrow; Charles Surface,
Mr Charles Mathews; Lady Teazle, Madame Vestris.
After which, Mr. Charles Mathews' Bur'etta of HE WOULD
BE AN ACTOR. Motley, Mr. Charles Mathews; Dicky Darling,
Mr. Strickland; Becky Morgan, Mrs. Caulfield.
To conclude with THE MILLINER'S HOLIDAY.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the Direction of Madame CELESTE.
THIS EVENTING, OCTOBER 1,
The Performance will commence with a New Drama, in Three
Act; called
London, England, 1844-10-01

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London, England, 1844-10-01

UN iTED STATES.

C►NADA.—The Governor-General arrived it Mon-
treal on Tuesday afternoon, the 3d instant, to swear
in his new Cabinet Ministers. The following consti-
tute the new Cabinet :—The Honourable William
Henry Draper, Attorney-General for that part of the
province formerly Upper Canada; the Honourable
William Morris, Receiver- General ; Dennis Benjamin
papineau, Esq., Commissioner of Crown Lands;
James Smith, Esq., Queen's counsel in and flr that
part of the province formerly Lower Canada, and
Attorney-General for the same.

The health of General Jackson was sinking.
The Indians in the Missouri are still active, and
waging a fierce war against the United States. In a
recent conflict a party of the Pawnees had eight
killed, and the Sacs one killed.
London, England, 1844-10-01

STRAND.

The winter season was commenced last night under
the most favourable auspices. The house was well
and respectably filled, the artists were perfect in their
parts, and the pieces selected were eminently success-
ful. If the first night, therefore, can be taken as a
fair criterion of those that may succeed, the enter-
prising lessee, Mr. Roberts, may flatter him-
self that his exertions will reap their
merited reward. Martin Chu:zlewit, which has
been hitherto so popular, was selected as the
opening piece, and with Hall as Pecksniff and
Sairey Gamp, and Mrs. Montgomerie as Cherry, the
individual would be morose indeed who could fail to
be delighted. In instancing these two, we do not
mean to detract from the reputation of the others, but
as the burden of the drama rests more particularly
upon them, as they stand more prominently in the
foreground, we have been thus induced to notice
them. Mr. Roberts has been induced to call in
transatlantic talent to the aid of the regular corps,
and last night beheld the debut of a Mr. Marble in
the character of Deuteronomy Dutiful. The farce, a
light, sketchy thing, redolent of fun, and the naivete,
the self-gratulatory shrewdness, the quaint, yet happy
sayings of the " Vermont Wool Dealer," kept the
house in a roar of laughter. Certes, the comedian
from the " far West" carried his audience with him ;
and when, on the conclusion of the piece, Mr. Marble
was called before the curtain, he was re-
ceived with the most gratifying approbation,
which he acknowledged, in words brief indeed, but
to the purpose. The evening's amusements were
wound up by a new extravaganza, entitled La Slunz-
bernantbula, an adaptation from Bellini's admired
opera of La Sonnambula. The " hits" at passing
events were some of them clever, but, on the whole,
the thing was tedious, and would bear shortening.
We observe that to-night the lovvay Indians visit
the theatre in full costume.
London, England, 1844-10-01

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 1:j1844.

CRICKET.
THE AMATEURS WITH ITILLYER. AND MARTINGELL
V. THE COUNTY OB ESSEX, WITH A. MYNN, ESQ., AND
Pll.cll.—This was the seventh annual match between
these distinguished elevens, and was played at Abridge,
in Essex, on Friday week (by an accident the score did
not come to hand until last Saturday), upon which occa-
sion there was much fine play exhibited. The singular
feature in this match was the different results upon the
score, in reference to the given men ; for whilst Ilillyer
and Martingell, on the part of the amateurs, marked
respectively 16 and 13, Mr. A. Mynn and Pilch placed
two round 00's between them. But the bowling of
Ilillyer and Martingell was of the finest character, and
it is not at all unlikely—for such a thing is possible—
that they may have played too much lately, or a pair of
" spectacles" would not have been manufactured by such
players as Mynn and Pilch. It was a " one day's"
match, however, only, and therefore the amateurs won
by 54 runs.

NOTTINGHAM V. GRANTHAM.—This was an excellent
contest for the display of scientific hitting, but it will be
re narked that the Grantham folks stood not the " ghost
of a chance" against the splendid batting of Mr. F.
Noyes, Morley, Billyeald, and Galloway, nor could they
make any effective stand against the admirable bowling
of Mr. Cresswell and Redgate. It unfortunately hap-
pened that the weather, after the contest had occupied
the greater part of Monday and Tuesday, became so bad
as to induce the parties to abandon all idea of playing the
match out.

LUTTERWORTH v. WALcoTE.—The match between
the clubs of these places was played a few days since,
when, in consequence of the excellent slow under-hand
bowling of Wilson of Lutterworth, his party were de-
clared to be the winners by 23 runs.
London, England, 1844-10-01

THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

The vein of pure slates is ascertained to be no less than ISO
yards wide, and at least half a mile in length, without any Ob-
struction, and as deep as any parties 'say feel inclined to go,
wherein there is sufficient quantity of that useful material
TO SUPPLY THE WHOLE WORLD FOR CENTURIES
London, England, 1844-10-01

CHANGES.

The Earl and Countess of Albemarle, at Newmarket,
from Quiddenham Ilall, Norfolk; the Bishop of Kilmore,
at the Episcopal Palace, from a visit to Viscount Lorton,
at Rockingham Castle, Sligo ; the Earl and Countess of
Erne, from Crom Castle, Fermanagh, for his Lordship's
estates at Lifford ; the Archbishop of Armagh, from a
visit to Viscount Lorton, at Rockingham Castle, Sligo,
for the Archiepiscopal Palace ; Prince and Princess
Doris. Pamphili, family and suite, from Paris, for their
palazzo at Rome ; Miss Burdett Coutts and Miss Mere-
dith, at Paris, from Dieppe ; Sir Montague Cholmon-
deley, Bart., from Easton Hall, near Grantham, on a
tour in Ireland.
London, England, 1844-10-01

D;yrnfirs ROYAL SURREY I'HEATRE.

Third Week of the Engagement of Mr. G. Wild —FirANight of
Our Village."
THIS EVENING, ocroBER
Will be performed THE PROTECTOR; or, THE REBEL'S
GAUNTLET. Characters by Messrs. E. F. Saville, H. Hughes,
Hicks, riffs. H. Hughes, Mrs R. Hornier, &c.
After which, OUR VILLAGE, supported by Messrs. Wild. Rogers,
Johnson, 'Neville. Heslop, Lewis, Mrs. V:ning, Mrs. Hughes, Mr 4.
Daly, and Miss Terrey.
"Co conclude with THE ARTFUL DODGE. In which Messrs.
It ihl, Johnsm., Rogers, and Miss E. 'terrey will perform.
Places erivate ktoxem to he had of Mr. Kerschner, a the Box_
.Rice, fro a Fl.ven to Four.
London, England, 1844-10-01

HAYMARKET.

This favourite retreat of the comic Muse was
opened for the season last night. During the recess,
the theatre has been considerably refreshed, and an
addition made to the stage. A new and chastely
executed act drop, by Mr. Marshall, is one of the
many improvements effected. Mrs. Centlivre's
comedy, The Busy Body, introduced the same corps
dranzatique who have for some time past delighted the
frequenters of the Haymarket, and afforded the
principal performers ample scope for the display of
their respective powers. Not over witty or over
delicate, as might be expected when the life and
career of Mrs. Centlivre are considered, The Busy
Body abounds in character, situation, and incident,
and to say that Mr. Farren, Mr. C. Mathews, Mr
Strickland, Madame Vestris, and Mrs Humby per-
formed the principal parts, is to say that they were
performed in the best style. After the comedy, the
whole company appeared on the stage, and sung the
National Anthem, after which, that most amusing
piece, Used Up, was produced, for the fifty-
ninth time. It' scarcely needs repeating now,
that Mr. Charles Mathews made a most
perfect impersonation of the dolce far niente, and
most persons, we imagine, will agree that, while he
continues to throw such life and spirit into mere
points and words, the world has still something in it
to pass the tedium of an unemployed hour, and at
least to move the muscles if it do not excite the nerves.
After the piece Mr. Mathews was loudly called for by
the audience, and his appearance was the signal for
very cordial applause. The evening's entertainments
concluded with the sprightly farce of the Milliners'
Holiday. It was gratifying to see the theatre so
numerously attended in every part ; the more so, as
the management seems desirous to omit nothing to
insure success.
London, England, 1844-10-01

Dutch Two and-a-I19.1r.•• •• ti2y .. 62} .. 691 . 62i

Pqm.rilsn Pusivs.••.• ••••• •• 6 .. 6 .. 6 .. 6
Aetirs •• •• •• •••• 32i .. 32: .. 32;1 .. 32:
Throes•••• • • •..... 35} .. 3.5} .. 33} .. 33}
Neap()litsua..•• •• .• •• . •. 98 63 .. 9£4 70 .. 98 64 .. 93 70
IWitaul ... .......... 105 .. 103 .. 103 .. 103

RAILWAY SHARES.
St. Germain . •

.. 930

.. 930

Versailles,B.B.— .......... 385 .. 387 50 .. 385 .. 387 SO
L. 8............ 257 50 .. 254 74 .. 2.57 50 .. 255 75
9is3 .. 990 .. 990 .. 990

llouen to ilavre.... ...... •. 751 95 .. 755 751 26 .. 713 75
Orleans •••••••••••••-••••. 'la 40 .. 997 50 .. 9,465 S .. 1;86 54

Strasburg to Bale.
RAILWAY SHARES FOR SETTLING, 2D OF OCTOBER.
Rouen •••• •• •• • • 991 25 .. 991 •lb . 990 .. 140

Moues to llarre.• •• •• 753 75 .. 753 75 • 753 IS .. 753 75
Orleans •.•••••..•••-...... 945 .. 988 75 .• 985 .. 988 75

Strasburg to 8a1a.......... 262 50 .. 262 SO . 262 SO .. 262 50
Avignon to liareelllea...... 764 • • 764 • • 766 .. 765

INFANT ORPHAN ASYLUM.—On Sunday the Rev.
Thomas Dale, M.A., Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's,
and Vicar of St. Bride's, preached two sermons at St.
Bride's Church, Fleet-street, on behalf of the above in-
stitution. This asylum was instituted in the year 1827,
and incorporated in 1843. Its purpose is to board,
clothe, and educate infants left fatherless and motherless,
or fatherless only, and it receives them from their very
birth, sustaining all the responsibilities of a parent, until
they become eligible for other national charities. It is
intended for the occupation of 400 children, and has
abundant accommodation for 200 more.
The munificent sum of a thousand pounds has been
bequeathed by the late Rev. Henry Tuner Barnwell of
Bury St. Edmunds, recently deceased, to the institution
for the Indigent Blind in the city of Norfolk, which sum
has just been paid to the treasurer of that establi:diment,
free from any h-gaey duty, by the executors of the late
Rev. Gentleman.

TRE PRESIDENT STEAMER.—A report is current
here that a bottle was picked up about twelve miles off
Dover, yesterday morning, containing a paper, on which
was written in pencil—.. President, ail is lost 1 God
bless you all I—Lennox." We give this report as we
have heard it, but are unable to vouch for its authen-
ticity.—Dover Chronick.
London, England, 1844-10-01

ANNUITIES.

Annuittmts participate in the profits of the Company, and receive a
rate of annuity much more favourable than can be granted by any
Company making its investments wholly ix England. The Company
is enabled securely to grant these favourable terms from the advan-
tags it possesses of investing a portion of its funds at a high rate
of interest.
London, England, 1844-10-01

THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

The vein of pure slates is ascertained to be no less than 180
yards wide, and at least half a mile in length, without any ob-
struction, and as deep as any parties way feel inclined to go,
wherein there is sufficient quantity of that useful material
TO SUPPLY THE WHOLE WORLD FOR CENTURIES
TO COME;
and with good management the profits would—they could not be less
than from 100 to 150 per cent. upon the outlay, after it is put in
proper order. It will employ many hundred men to great
advantage. Another desirable point connected with this concern
is, that the cover of earth on the surface is only two or three yards
deep, whereas most of the quarries are under ten or fifteen yards
cover. The workshops, waggons, and working utensils are in
good repair, as also the road, three miles of which has been made
at the expense of nearly 2,0001.;
THIS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE.
Another point is worthy of consideration, the work is on the side of
the celebrated Carnarvon Hills, and a sufficient declivity affords to
the water a cheap conveyance to
THE BEAUTIFUL EIGIA LAKE.
These splendid waters are full of fish, and consequently afford lots
of amusement, and the hill prevents the impossibility of any annoy.
ance to the works from water. The distance to a capital
shipping wharf is only seven miles, and but nine to the intended
CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD GREAT RAILWAY.

The name of the concern is
THE " CEDRYN QUARRY,"
situate about ten miles from Banger, and the same iistance from
Conway and Llanrwst, in the centre between the three towns.
" It is held under

THE RIGHT HON. LORD NEWBOROUGH
for an unexpired term of twenty.eight years, which can be extended
at any time.
" In conclusion, we cart only add that the Quarry ought to pro.
duce a considerable sum, as it is

This Company offers the advantages of the guarantee of an ample
subscribed capital—of permission to retain one-third of the premium
in their own hands (the portion so retained, with interest upon it,
being deducted front the policy when it become a claim),—of ascend-
ing, descending, and other scales of premiums,—aid of participation
in the profits at the end of every five years.
TO EMIGRANTS, TO THE AUSTRALASIAN COLONIES,
assured for the whole of life, this Company offer the permission to
proceed to, and reside in, any of those colonies without extra pre-
mium, and to pay their premiums there. For residence hi New
Zealand, a moderate extra premium is charged.
In Sydney, a Board of Directors, and Agents in all the principal
settlements—Bankers in the colony The Bank of .Australasia
eorporated by Royal Charter, 1835), No. 2, Moorgate-street, London.
ANNUITIES.

'Annuitants participate in the profits of the Company, and receive a
rate of annuity much snore favourable than can be granted by any
Company making its Investments wholly in England. The Company
is enabled securely to grant these favourable terms from the advan-
tage it possesses of Investing a portion of its thnds at a high rate
of interest,
London, England, 1844-03-15

TOBACCO.

Mr. HUME moved that the following gentlemen
form the Select Committee on. Tobacco :—Mr. Hume,
the Chancellor of the Exchequer; Mr. Parker, Mr.:
Villiers, Mr. Colquhous, Viscount Sandon, Mr. Beckett,
Mr. Ewart, Mr. Young, Mr. Smythe, Dr. Bowring, Mr.
Hodgson Elude, Sir Charles Douglas, Mr. Alderman
Humphery, and Mr. Darby.—Agreed to.
The Teachers of Schools (Ireland) Bill went through
Committee.
• The Report of the Three-and-a-Half per Centum Re-
duction Bill was brought up.
Sir GEORGE CLERIC brought in the annual Indem-
nity Bill, which was read a first time.
Sir JAMES GRAHAM presented a petition from
the Professor of the University of Glasgow, praying
that they might have no religious tests imposed on them.
The House then, at Twenty Minutes after Twelve,
adjoiiried until to-morrow.

. .
To THE LamEs.—The high and universal celebrity
which Rowland's Kalydor continues to maintain as an active,
yet mild and soothing extirpator of all impurities of the skin,
is during the periods of Spring most pleasingly evinced.
This preparation eminently balsamic, restorative, and invi-
gorating, is equally celebrated for safety in application, as for
unfailing efficacy in removing all impurities and discoloura-
tions ; and in promoting a healthy freshness and transparency
to the Skin and Complexion. lts universally great demand
excites'the cupidity. of unprincipled shopkeepers, who give
the title of " Genuine Kalydor" to compounds of their own
manufacture, of the most deleterious .character, containing
mineral astringents utterly ruinous to the Complexion, and,
by their repellant action endangering health. It is, there-
fore, imperative on purchasers to see that the words " Row-
land's .Kalydor" are on. the wrapper.—All others are frau-
dulent counterfeits.

•
THE LATE LUXE OF SUSSEX'S LIBRARY.—By the
will of the late Duke of Sussex it was directed that if the
Government did not purchase his library within one year
after his Royal Highness's decease, it was to be sold by
public auction. The King of Prussia is now in treaty for
the purchase of this rare collection of books, which consists
of upwards of 45,000 volumes, the whole of which have
been catalogued by Mr. Pettigrew, the Duke's librarian, and
the list transmitted to his Majesty. We have not heard the
value placed upon them by his 11.9yal Highness's executors.
Even at the low average of hall a crown a voltwie they
would maim 5,6254
London, England, 1844-03-15

STEAM-BOAT VENTILATION.

One of the Addiscbrabe Professors, Lieut. Cook,R.N.,
F.R.S.. has invented a method of ventilating steam-
boats, which promises fair to add materially to the
comfort of passengers by these vessels. Those who
have merely crossed the Channel, especially by night
in boisterous weather, are well aware of the impurity
of the air which passengers, however delicate, are
under the disagreeable necessity of inhaling, and which
of itself is quite enough to produce sickness ; but in a
hot climate, the evil is of still greater magnitude. Even
in large steam-boats, invalid passengers have been fairly
driven upon deck in the night from the lower cabins,
finding it impossible to remain in such an atmosphere.
The evil being universally admitted, it remains to be
seen how far the remedy will be applied, should
it in practice prove as efficient as in principle
it appears to be sound. A cylinder—in which , a
solid piston moves air-tight--has two valves at each
end ; through one, opening inwards, fresh air is ad.
mitted into a vacuum ; which is, by the nest action of
the piston, forced. through the other valve at the same
end, opening outwards into tubes, lira by those conveyed
to every cabin upon each deck ; while the hot, or foul
air, is at the smite time drawn off from these cabins into
a vacuum above the piston, through a valve opening
inwards, from whence it is finally ejected through the
fourth valve, opening outwards into the open
air. The effect produced will, of course, depend upon
the size of the cylinder, and this upon the size of the
vessel. One two feet in diameter—the piston having a
two-feet stroke—with tubes and valves sufficiently large,
would force in about 100 cubic feet, or above 600 gal-
lons of fresh air (drawing off the same quantity of im-
pure air) every minute. Large steam-boats might have
two cylinders.. The machinery may, in an instant, be dis-
connected, so as to cease from acting. The fresh air
would be conveyed in a regular stream, and not be inter•
mitting in its effect.
London, England, 1844-03-15

FORFEITED PLEDGES.
MESSRS. DEBENHAAI and STORR will
SELL, at their Rooms, King-street, Covent-garden, on
WEDNESDAY, March 20, at Eleven, WATCHES, plate, jewellery,
plated goods, guns, pistols, linen and woollen-drapery, hosiery, silk
mercery-, elegant shawls, scarfs, and handkerchiefs ; ladles' and
gentlemen's apparel, table and bed linen, carpets, feather beds,
household furniture, and other effects, pledged in months prior to
April, 1843, with the following pawnbrokers, viz.:—Bonham, late
Fleming, High-street, Whitechapel ; Franklin, Tottenham-court-
road ; Aldridge, Orange-street, Bloomsbury ; Priest, Long-acre;
Toile, High-street, Borough, late of Great Suffolk-street ; Reeve,
Gray's Inn-lane ; Summers, Bath-street, City-road ; Thomson, Eyre-
street-hill; Thomson, Frederick's-place, Hampstead-road; Walms-
ley's, High-street, Borough.

WATCHES, by WEBSTER and SON, Chro-
nometer Makers to the Lordi of the Admiralty, established
134 years.

WEBSTER and SON have REMOVED to 74, CORNHILL,
whore the advantages of the premises will enable them to bring the
workmen under their immediate inspection in them apufacturing
department. An extensive Stock, finished with the utmost care,
and at lower prices, considering the quality, than can elsewhere be
obtained, consisting of Compensated Duplex and Lever Watches,
adjusted to the variations of temperature, ou the principle of their
Chronometers, to which Government awarded the prizes three years
In succession ; the Detached Lever and Horizontal Watches for
Ladies, of the smallest and most elegant patterns; Marine and
Pocket Chronometers, with long and accurate rates ; also a large se-
lection of Second-hand Chronometers and Watches, by the most
eminent makers, at half their original cost. Saperior workmen are
employed en the premises in the repairing department, both for
watches and clocks. Foreign work of every olescription carefully
repaired by workmen engaged expressly for the purpose. Watches
take* 111 exchange. Post letters will meet with immediate attention.
W. and Sou's publication, witk the Equation of Time for 1844,
will be sent, pest free, on the receipt of two stamps.
London, England, 1844-03-15

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sin,—A case of greater atrocity, or more revolting to
every feeling of humanity, than the one disclosed in the
report of the trial of the Rev. John Day, at Aylesbury,
for maliciously maiming some sheep, which appeared in
the journals of yesterday, has rarely been brought before
the public. It appeared from the evidence, that seven
sheep, the property of a neighbour, had strayed upon
the grounds of the defendant, and had been impounded
by him in a stable, and after they had been there for
some time he had- taken a knife and plunged it into the
body of each of the poor animals, inflicting such serious
injury that they had to be killed in consequence. If
anything were wanting to excite abhorrence of such an
act to the utmost, it would be supplied by the fact that
the perpetrator of the act is a clergyman, upon whom it
is most incumbent to teach, by both precept and example,
that every creature which the Almighty has made ought
to be treated with mercy and kindness.
The defendant was acquitted by the jury, apparently
on the ground that malice against the owner of the sheep
was not proved • but Ido trust that the public press
will not allow him to escape from the punishment of
having his conduct held up to universal detestation and
abhorrence.—l am, &c., G. M.
March 14, 1844.

PROGRESS OF THE SUFFRAGE MOYVAIENT IN TIIE
CITY.—CILEAP, CORDWAINER, AND DOWGATE WARDS.—A
meeting of the inhabitants of the above wards took place at
68, Cheapside, for the purpose of taking immediate and
practical steps to put the
.register in a. sounder condition.
Mr. Harvey was. called to the Chair. Mr. Sidney Smith,
Secretary to the Metropolitan Anti-Corn-law Association,
addressed the meeting on the objects for which they were
convened—the important changes 'effected by the decisions
of the Court of Common .Pleas in extending the franchise,
the Wide door that was now open for the most useful exer-
tion, and the practical steps to be taken to fulfil the provi-
sions of the law.' Mr. Harvey, the Chairman, further ex-
plained the necessity of such 'arrangements for the purpose of
protecting the poorer class' of voters froth undue influence, of
which he gaVe several instances, arid extending thd franchise,
for which there was now such ample opportunity, the single
ward of Cripplegate Without, containing three hundred
houses capable of conferring the right of voting, if claim of
occupaney be duly forwarded to the overseers. After ,nkany
observations on the organisation to be created, a resolution
was moved by Mr. Thomas Wilson, and seconded by Mr.
Miles, that an Anti-Corn-law Registration Association. be
formed, which was carried unanimously. A Committee was
appi4ted, And the meeting setjourned.
London, England, 1844-03-15

INCTERRED ANNUITIES.

Another Bonue will be declared in the present year.

The best and most varied provision for after-life hitherto offered—
every 21.J25. per annum. paid t?wrt the age of Twenty, it Rt, sit sixty-
eve, Rive the policy-holder the choice of an annuity of 471. 16s. 6d.,
or 3491. us. cash, or policy at death of 4661. Similar advantages at
fifty, fifty-live, and sixty, through an increased annual payment—
two-thirds payments lent at any time, and two-thirds returned to re-
presentatives in cases of premature death.
F. FERGI7SOIT CAMROUX. Sec.

DISEASED AND HEALTIIY LIVES ASSURED.
MEDICAL, INVALID, AND GENERAL
LIFE OFFICE.

25, ?ALL-MALL, LONDON.
Capital, £500,000.

This Office is provided with very accurately constructed Tables, by
which it can ASSURE DISEASED LIVES on Equitable Terms.
. _

The Extra Premium discontinued on restoration of the Assured to
permanent health.
INCREASED ANNUITIES granted on unsound Liyes, the amount
'Varying with the particular disease.

Menibers Of 6011SUMPTIVE FAMILIES assured at Equitable
Rates.

HEALTHY LIVES are Assured at Lower Rates than at most
other offices.

Policies of twelve months' standing are sot affected by Suicides,
Duelling, &c. ; and Assigned Policies are valid from the date of the
Policy should death ensue-from any of these causes.
F. G. P. NEISON, Actuary.

AUSTRALASIAN, COLONIAL, and GENE-
RAL LIFE ASSURANCiII and ANNUITY COMPANY,
126; Bishopsgate-street, corner of Cornhill.
Capital. 210,0001., In 2,000 Shares.
DIZICTOUS..

Edward Barnard, Esq., F.R.S. Gideon Colqnhoun, Esq.
Robert Brooks, Esq. Charles E. Mangles, Esq.
Henry Buckle, Esq. Richard Onslow, Esq.
John Henry Capper, Esq. William Walker, Esq.
Barmaits--Union Bank of London.
Cosopriai, Barrazas—The Bank of Australasia (Incorporated by:Royal

Charter, 1833), No. 2, Moorgate-street.
SOLICITODS—Messrs. Maples, Pearse, Stevens, and Co.
Puvsiciiw—Dr. Fraser, 62, Guildford-street, Russell-square.
Szcarraay—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 in
particular, 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.