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London, England, 1844-12-14 00:00:00

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

rrIIE ROBBERY at Alvssrs. ROGERS and
co.'s, the Bankers,

RICHMOND and WEST-END JUNCTION
RAILWAY.

A paragraph having appeared in some of the Railway journals,
and copied into the Morning Papers, to the effect that the plans,
&c., of the projected Richmond Railway were not lodged with the
Board of Trade till after the 30th November last, the Committee
beg to state to their Subscribers and the Public that there is no
foundation whatever for the above statement with regard to this
railway.

The Plans, Sections, and Books of Reference, of the projected
Line, were duly prepared and deposited, in a very perfect state,
within the period required by, and in compliance with, the stand.
ins orders of Parliament.
The Committee avail themselves of this opportunity to correct
an erroneous impression which prevails that any shares remain still
to be appropriated, the whole of the capital required having been
long since subscribed for, and the deposits paitt upon the same.

By order,
(Signed) RICHARD AIEADE, Secretary.
3, Koorgate.street, Dec. 13th, 1844.

WINTER OVER-COATS, WRAPPERS, &c.

ATI] SS RS. li U i I and LUCAS (lat,. J.
ly Albert) respectfully invite gentlemen to view their new
and fashiocable assortment of PATENT and BEAUFORT
BEAVERS, FANCY VESTINGS, TROUSERINGS, &c., for
the approaching season ; he style and cut of every garment are
guaranteei equal to any of the first houses at the West-end, at
prices in unison with the economy of the times, feeling confident
that gentlemen who may do them the honour will be perfectly satis-
fied with ally garment that leaves their establishment. A large as-
sortment of Great Coats kept ready made in all the different and
cost approved forms agreeable to the prevailing taste; being made
.ender the superintendence of the proprietors, they are enabled to
speak confidently as to their superiority over all garments of a slop
description, the which are entirely excludod from this establishment.
52, KING WILLIAM-STREET, LONDON-BRIDGE, op_
posite the Statue.

FxTENsIV.E SALE of WATCHES, JEWETT,-
LERY, &c., until the 26th December, when the shop closes
for another business.
The Splendid Stock of Fancy Jewellery, Gold and Silver Watches,
Silver Plated Goods of every description, Tortoiseshell Work-
boxes, Ink,tanas, Tea Caddies, and a great variety of other fancy
articles in Gold and Silver, Shell, Ivory, and Jet, are now SELLING
OFF, at an immense sacrifice, by Messrs. lIORTON and Co., at 36,
Ludgate-street, who are retiring from the retail business.

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 SO per cent., no other 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 t• do their duty in getting up good and
substantial work, and as they have had every facility in procuring
the driest and best woad London can produce, the Cabinet Furni-
ture is made of the roost 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. 16, Great Windmill-street, Hay-
market, late Dr. Hunter's Museum.
W. CROFTON, Secretary.

SPLENDID FIGURED SATIN and SILK
DAMASKS; rich Figured and Plain Silk Taberets for
Window-curtains ; Gentlemen's Velvet, Satin, and Fancy
Silk Waistcoat-pieces ; Ladies' Silk Handkerchiefs and Scarfs,
of every description, of Spitalfields and other British manu-
facture, at a saving of from 30 to 50 per cent., no other
profit being required than is sufficient to defrsy the ex-
penses. Also a depot for the sale of all kinds of Fancy and Orna-
mental Work, which is received from poor families, at the
LONDON FRIENDLY UNION, N.. 10, Great Windmill_
street, Haymarket, late Dr. Hunter's Museum. Established for
the sole purpose of giving employment.
The Committee beg to acquaint the Subscribers and public that
every article disposed of at this Establishment will be warranted
of the best manufacture and the finest materials; they also re-
spectfully inform the Subscribers that artisans recommended by
them will have the preference. _ _ .

London Friendly Union, No. 16, Great Windmill-street, Hay-
market, late Dr. Hunter's Museum.
W. CROFTON, Secretary.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
MUSIC OF DIFFERENT NATIONS.
Mr. C. E. HORN will recommence his Lectures on the ebove sub-
ject on Tuesday evening, the 17th inst., at Half-past Eight o'clock,
and will continue them on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings. The
tirst subject will be the MUSIC of ENGLAND, with Vocal and In-
strumental Illustrations, Dr. RYAN'S LECTURES arc delivered at
a Quarter past Three daily, and in the Evenings of Monday,
Weanosday, and Fridays, at a Quarter to Nine. Professor RACE-
HOFFNER'S Lectures daily. The PIIOTEOSCOPE, PHYSI(WOPE,
DISSOLVING VIEWS, DIVING-BELL and DIVER, &c., S;e.
Adalission, Is.; Schools, Half-price.
A New Edition of the CATALOGUE, containing Three Hundred
additional Works of Art, &c., since the last revisal, is just pablishod
price Is.

NATIONAL MERCANTILE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
ROBERT WILCOXON, Esq., Chairman.
THE DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, and
FRIENDS of this SOCIETY, will dine together at the
London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street Within, on MONDAY, the 23d
of December, 1844, at Five o'Clock precisely. Tickets One Guinea.

Messrs. Aders, J.
„ Baker, H.
„ Blowers, C.
„ Brankston, I'.
„ Brown, M.
„ Carter, J. D.
„ Causton, J.
„ Child, H. M.
„ Crowden, J.
„ Cuffley, J. R.
„ Dryden, R.
„ Englefield, J.
st Evans, J. L.
„ Gee, E.
Goodall, M.
„ Hicks, M.
71 Hilditch, S.
„ Ingle, J.
„ Jones, S.
„ Massey, J. P.
Tickets may be had at the Londoi
the office, Arthur-streel

Messrs. M'Culloch, W.
„ Mid lane, H.
Milledge, J. 0.
„ MiHedge, It, 0.
I Morse, D.
„ Newbon, J. S.
If Reid, T.
„ Ridley, A.
tl Ridley, 11.
„ Roberts, T.
„ Starr, F.
„ Stockdale, G.
„ Stokes, J.
„ Sympson, C.
„ Teakle, C.
„ Walsh, J.
„ Warren, T.
„ Williams, W.
„ Wilson, C.

In Tavern, of the Stewards, or at
.t West, London-bridge.

EMPLOYMENT.—Persons having a little time
to spare are apprised that Agents continue to be appointed in
London, and country towns, by the EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY,
or the sale of their celebrated teas.

Offiee9, No. 9, Great St. Helen's-churchyard, Bishopsgate-street.
They are packed In showy leaden canisters, front one ounce to a
pound, with the price and weight narked on each packet, and but
ittlo trouble is occasioned by the sale. The license is only I Is. per
annum, and many during tho last nineteen years have realised con-
SidiSable incomes by the agency without one shilling let or loss.
Application to be made (if by letter post-paid) as above.

ENERAL TOM THUMB.
Or The AMERICAN MAN In MINIATURE will return
to London and hold his PUBLIC LEVEES at the Gallery, in
Suffulk-street, Pall-mall, commencing Monday, December 23, and
continuing through the holidays, after which he leaves for the
Continent. The General has been visiting the principal towns in
England, Scotland, and Ireland, and has met with unprecedented
success. Whilst in Edinburgh the General was presented with a
beautiful Highland dress, of the Royal Stuart Tartan, manufac.
tured by Messrs. Meyers and Mortimer, in which he will appear
at each exhibition, in addition to his Citizen, Napoleon, and Court
dress. Hours of Exhibition from Eleven to One, Three to Five,
and from Seven to Nine. Doors open half an hour previous.
Admission (regardless of age), Ono Shilling. The General's new
and elegant carriage, drawn by two of the smallest ponies in the
country, with coachman and footman in splendid liveries, will pass
through the principal streets daily.
. _

N.B. Visitors will find the Suffolk-street Gallery far superior to
the rooms formerly occupied by the General at the Egyptian Hall,
access easy, and the rooms welt warmod and beautifully lighted
with gas.

TIIE FINEST WAX AND SPERMACETI
CANDLES.—Those who burn these are respectfully
recommended to make one trial whether PRICE'S PATENT
CANDLES, at one-third of the cost, do not burn better.
They may be had of respectable dealers throughout the kingdom,
if care can be taken to prevent any imitations being passed off' as
the Patent Candles; and the Trade may obtain them wholesale from
Edward Price and Co., Belmont, Vauxhall, and Palmer and Co.,
Sutton-street, Cletkenwell.

twelve, and Feb. 3, at two, at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne
District Court. Baker, official assignee, Newcastle-upon-
Tyne. ; Gibson, Newcastle-upon-Tyne ; Maples, Pearse,
MapleF, and Stevens, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry.
Henry Bentley, commission agent, Liverpool, Dec. 20.
.tnd Jan. 23, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court,
Turner, official assignee, Liverpool ; Oliver, Old Jewry.
Absalom Francis, ironfounder, Flintshire,
Dec. 23, and Jan. 22, at twelve, at the Liverpool Dis-
trict Court. Morgan, official assignee, Liverpool ;
`Milne and Company, Temple, London ; Roberts and
Son, Mold, Flintshire.

George Harrold, merchant, Birmingham, Dec. 24, and
Jan. 21, at half-past ten, at the Birmingham District
Court. Valpy, official assignee ; Ryland, Birmingham.
Thomas Bereebrd, boat owner, Lincoln, Dec. 24, and
Jan. 14, at eleven, at the Leeds District Court. t'earne,
official assignee, Leeds ; Galworthy and Co. Cooke's-
court, London ; Andrew, Lincoln ; Payne, Eddison, and
Ford, Leeds.

Samuel Parsons, paper-hanger, Manchester, Dec.ll4,
and Jan. 21, at eleven, at the Manchester District Court.
Fraser, otiicial assignee, Manchester ; Edge and Parker,
Nlancliester; Mawe, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars.
DIVIDENDS.
J. W. Braddick, tanner, Bristol, Jan. 10, at twelve, at
the Bristol District Court—W. Walker, dealer, Walness,
Lancashire, Jan. 10, at twelve, at the Manchester Dis-
irict Court—J. Parker, coach builder, Manchester, Jan.
10, at one, at the Manchester District Court—J. White-
common brewcr, Ainsworth, Lancashire, Jan. 16,
at twt Ivo, at the Manchester District Court—J. J. Gar-
nett, bankers, Nantwich, Cheshire, Jan. 15, at half-past
twelve, at the Liverpool District Court—T. Todd, cotton
dealer, Manchester, Dec. 31, at eleven, at the Manchester
District Court.

CERTIFICATES to be granted, unless cause be shown
to the contrary, on the day herein-mentioned.
H. Deacon, coal merchant, Waterloo-road, Jan. 4
F. Cock, painter, Lambeth-walk, Jan. 4—W. Walker,
hatter, Birmingham, Jan. 6—J. Garratt, grocer, Tipton,
Staff,r&hire, Jan. 6—J. Whitehead, brewer, Ains-
worth, Lancashire. Jan. 16—C. Alderton, tailor, Brigh-
ton, Jan. 3—G. Croxton, glass dealer, Manchester, Jan.
3—G. T. F. Johnson, chemist, Norwich, Jan. 3—IL
Brady, brush manufacturer, Ilull, Jan. 3.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.

W. W. Jackson and J. Smith, dealers in waterproof
fabrics, .Manchester—D. Barker and W. Cotton, corn
dealers, Dorset-place, Pall-mall East—S. and H. Gale,
Judd-place West, St. Pancras—J. Millard and G. Dow-
ding, maltsters, Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire—L. Un-
derwood an•l W. Hall, fishmongers, Adam-street West,
Bryanstone-square--H. J. Garrett and F. B. Walter,
eating-house keepers, Shoe-lane—S. King and J. Tuck,
ironmong,-rs, Bath—A. Lewis, Eh. Lewis, M. Lewis,
and E. Lewis, milliners, Cardigan—J. Cartwright, T.
Appleton, and P. Cort, bleachers, Turton, Lancashire (so
far as regards J. Cartwright)—W. Gould and F. W.
Nichols, carriers, Blandford Forum, Dorsetshire—R. C.
Dangar, H. Bowden, and N. Marshall, porter merchants,
Plymouth (so far as regards R. C. Dangar)—W. Tyde-
man and J. Morgan, coal merchants, Chelmsford— IL
Childs and J. Baker, tailors, Queen Ann-street, Caven-
dish-square—R. Maumont, F. Kennedy, and W. Binks,
stockbrokers, Bradford, Yorkshire—B. Brooking and
11. Bate, surgeons, Bow-street, Covent-garden--Wm.
Stirling, W. Stirling. and J. Beckton, cotton spinners,
Manchester—R. Gledhill, J. Gledhill, W. Scott, and J.
Holliday, coal merchants, Adwalton, Yorkshire—T.
Harrison and G. East, glass manufacturers, Birmingham.

soon follow; and when that took place, he should like
to know how long the landlords would subsist? He
IVai glad that Mr. Bennett and Mr. Alnatt had
-poken out their sentiments as they did, for he was an
advocate for every man speakinis out his opi-
nions.—(Hear, hear.) But if Mr. Bennett had
read the paragraph in the report to which
he referred, he would find that what was said was
that British agriculture had everything to hope and
nothing to fear from inquiry.—(Hear, hear.) With
regard to the Canada Corn Bill, if he found upon in-
quiry that it would be conducive to the interests of
British agriculture to have it repealed, he would
!Lake a motion to that effect. But he would riot
make any pledge till after a full and deliberate in-
quiry into the subject. He and his Noble Friend
near him had opposed that Bill at every stage, for he
was afraid, that when they could not prevent frauds
taking place in their own Custom-house, they would
not be able to do so in Canada, and that American
flour would be smuggled in there.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. STAFFORD O'BRIEN thought that nothing but
unmixed good would follow from every member of
the Society speaking out his sentiments. They were
all agreed as to the necessity of protecting agriculture;
but of course there must be various opinions as to the
means by which it could be best afforded, and the ex-
tent to which it should go. Looking at the spirit
which characterised the proposition which had been
put forward that day, and at the concord which pre-
vailed, he could not but rejoice, and give his unqua-
lified support to this cause.—(Hear, hear.)
After a few words from Mr. F. WOODWARD,
Mr. NEWDEGATE said he was glad the tenant-
farmers had spoken out as they had done, but he, as
landlord, would say for himself, that he most deeply
deplored the wretched condition of the tenant-
farmers. The spirit and activity which the landlords
manifested in the different societies to which they
belonged, showed that they were not indifferent to
the condition of the tenant-farmers. With regard to
the allusion which had been made to the Anti-Corn-
law League, he saw that Mr. Villiers had said its
ghost would haunt them, but it was like the ghost in
Hamlet, who worked underground; for he knew that
they were secretly corrupting the constituencies of
the kingdom.—(Cheers.)

Mr. MILLS said that he knew the tenant-farmers
were enduring the utmost possible distress, and he
only wished that they had had more support from
the agriculturists When the Canada Corn Bill was
passing through Parliament.
The Duke of CLEVELAND then proposed a vote of
thanks to the Noble Chairman, which was carried ;
after NN Inch the meeting adjourned till the 3d of
February, when the dinner of the Society is to take
place.

wise would pass over the Liverpool and Manchester
Railway ; and, therefore, I gave up all idea of the
negotiation, and have had ever since to hear the
blame of not making, when I had an opportunity, a
good arrangement for the Grand Junction Company.
I will now ask Captain liuish to read the Directors'
report as to the important arrangement with the Li-
verpool and Manchester Company. Mr. Moss was
much applauded at the conclusion of his address.
Captain limn then read the report of the Direc-
to:B, which was to the effect, that
" They had recently concluded a conditional agree-
ment with the Directors of the Liverpool and Man-
chester Company for an amalgamation of the under-
takings. A joint Committee of the two Boards was
appointed to consider the terms of the amalgamation,
and they came to a decision which received the
unanimous opproval of both Boards. The Liverpool
and Manchester Company having already created now
401. shares this year, to extinguish their debt, and the
Grand Junction Company having issued new 121. 10s.
shares, to meet their subscription to the Lancaster
and Carlisle Company, it has been arranged that each
holder of a Grand Junction 1001. share, or other stock
equivalent in amount, shall have a new 251. share,
and that being done, that the whole shall be consoli-
dated on equal terms in one capital stock (instead of
shares) under clauses in the Bill for which, with the
concurrence of the trustees, the Directors intended
to apply in the ensuing session of Parliament.
The Proprietors were probably aware that the Liver-
pool and Manchester Company have already agreed on
1 terms for the amalgamation of the North Union Rail-
way, including the Bolton and Preston line, with their
undertaking; and the Directors had no hesitation in
stating their opinion, that, by the union of the varied
interests now about to be combined, important ad-
vantages would be secured. The necessity for ob-
taining increased accommodation in Liverpool, with-
out being dependent on another company, had long
pressed seriously on the attention of the Board, and it
had become desirable to shorten the distance to Bir-
mingham, by avoiding the bend round by Newton.
The first of these objects will be secured without the
necessity for a further destruction of expensive pro-
perty, by the formation of a new line for a traffic that
may be accommodated by the existing one; and the
attainment of the second will now be facilitated by
the united exertions and influence of the companies,"
The report concluded by stating that the various pre-
liminary measures had been taken to obtain legisla-
tive sanction to the branch lines to Shrewsbury and
the Potteries, and the line from Stafford, through the
Trent Valley, to Rugby:
Mr. Moss then proposed a resolution, confirming
the preliminary agreement between the companies,
and authorising the Directors to apply for an Act of
amalgamation.
Mr. Ii,WIERTSON GLADSTONE, the Deputy Chair-
man of the Board, seconded it; and it was carried
unanimously.
Mr. LEWIN MOZLEY then addressed the meeting,
congratulating the Company on the settlement of dif-
ferences.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman was then pro-
posed by Mr. E. Mozley, who remarked on the high
character and integrity of Mr. Glyn, Chairman of
the London and Birmingham board.
The CHAIRMAN, in returning thanks, said lie quite
concurred with Mr. hlozley, that nothing could be
further from the intention of the Grand Junction
Board than to cast the slightest reflection on Mr.
Glyn's personal honour.—(Hear, hear.) The depu-
tations had met the day before, and, without stating
with certainty what the result would be, he enter-
tained a sincere hope that they should be able to
bring the differences to an end; at all events, he
should do the best he could to bring about a satis-
factory termination.—(Hear, and cheers.) He could
not omit the opportunity to state that to the activity
of Mr. Mozley, in bringing about the meeting, the
Directors were very much indebted. It was due to
both the Mr. Mozlevs to say that they had been very
serviceable in allaying Mr. Glyn's feelings.—(Hear.)
It WAS here stated by Captain Finish that some
360 Proprietors had as yet neglected to arrange about
their new eighth
g arc., and that they had better not
delay it c.n.y longer, for that they were subject to
forfeiture.

The CHAIRMAN expressed an opinion that such
shares had better be sold on the Ist of January, and
accounted for to the Proprietors.
The meeting, which was a highly satisfactory one,
then dispersed.

DINNER TO SIR H. POTTINGER

IN BELFAST.

We notice that the Mayor has called a town meet-
ing for to-morrow, upon a most respectable requisi-
tion, for the purpose of inviting Sir Henry Pottinger
to a public entertainment, upon the occasion of his
expected visit to this country, and to this, his native
town.

We almost think that this tribute of respect to the
most eminent living character connected with Belfast
has been too long delayed. It would not have seemed
unbecoming if the merchants of this town had been
the first to honour a diplomatist who accomplished a
task that had baffled the skill of all former nego-
tiators with the Chinese empire, and had opened the
trade and commerce of one-third of the world to the
mercantile classes of Europe and America.
Sir Henry Pottinger has, indeed, succeeded in
breaking down the greatest Chinese wall—which,
formed by the prejudices of that peculiar people, pro-
mised to be more lasting than the granite bulwark of
their territories, and which was certainly more
effectual in resisting the progress of civilisation than
the material erection in opposing the arms of in-
vaders. There are• good reasons to anticipate, from
the success of his negotiations, the gradual intro-
duction of European habits and European teachers
amongst the Chinese people.
It is not easy to foresee the commercial results
that may follow to Eastern Asia from the increased
activity of this most industrious and numerous race ;
while political consequences of great importance will
undoubtedly follow their more intimate connexion
with Europeans ; and we may hope that the oppor-
tunities secured from our possession of Hong-Kong,
for instructing the native Chinese in the truth of the
Christian religion, will not be long neglected.
It is a singular fact that the Commander of the
Forces in the expedition against the Chinese, Sir H.
Gough—who is now Commander of the Forces in
India—is, like Sir Henry Pottinger—and, we believe,
his successor also, on the Chinese station—an Irish-
man. The distinguished part that Irish officers have
borne in our Eastern Empire is the best answer that
can be afforded to that party who are perpetually
complaining of the neglect of Irish merit. Without
referring to the Marquis of Wellesley, and the con-
queror of Seringapatam, we might mention that Lord
Keane, the commander of the first Affghan expedition,
and the late Sir William Macnaghten, were both
Irishmen ; while, amongst the principal negotiators
from the British Government with China, Lord
Macartney, like Sir Henry Pottinger, was a native of
this licighbourhood.—Banner of Ulster.