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4 Notice is hereby given, that the ANNUAL GENERAL
Mi.ETING of the PROPRIETORS of this COMPANY will be held
at the Bank, in Lothbury, on WEDNEsDAT, the sth of March next,
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FANCY

(From the Preston Chronide.)
For the last few weeks the principal topic of conver-
sation among the ladies and gentlemen of this town and
neighbourhood has been the Costume Ball, announced to
be given by the chief magistrate' of the borough, John
Paley, jun., Esq. Great were the preparations made for
the occasion, and great the skill, ingenuity, and taste,
exercised to add to its attractions, and ,to invest it with
every possible eclat. Those honoured with invitations
to the file lost no time in searching the stores of his-
trionic and fictitious literature, both in prose and poetry,
as well as the pages of modern and ancient, English and
foreign history, for characters wherein to make their
delm it. The popular heroes, in every department of lite-
rature, were evoked forthe occasion ; and the stage had
its province invaded for new personifications and repre-
sentations, in order that aspirants, although uninitiated
in the mysteries of the " acting drama," might make
their appearance for " one night only." Peaceful
subjects became all at once warlike ; military and
naval uniforms were inquired after and engaged, with-
out even communication with the Horse Guards or
Admiralty; and swords were examined, as if the Otahelte
question had been unsettled, and the Prince de Join-
vine had been about to pay us a visit of a less ceremo-
nious character than his illustrious father did to our So-
vereign, a short time ago. Oar fair friends, though
somewhat more mysterious in their - preparations, were
not a whit behind the ruder sex. The most fanciful
regions of fiction, as well as the most lovely phases of
real life, were examined for becoming attire, and the
display of Thursday evening attested the judgment and
good taste with which their researches had been directed.

By order of the Board,
JAMES WILLIAM GILBAIIT, General Manager.
Lothbury, Jan. 21, 1845.
The Transfer-books will be Closed, to prepare for the dividend,
from the 17th of February to the loth of March.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
Notice is hereby given, that the next HALF-YEARLY
GENERAL MEETING of this Company will be held, pursuant to the
Act of Parliament, at the Paddington Station, ou TUESDAY, the 11th
February, 1845, for the ELECTION of FOUR DIRECTORS, in the
place of the same number who will retire by rotation, and for other
purposes of business, when important subjects connected with the
promotion of new lines of Railway to be applied for in the ensuing
session will be submitted for the consideration of the Proprietors.
The Chair will be taken at One o'Clock precisely.
C. RUSSELL, Chairman.
BARRINGTON, Deputy Chairman.
The Directors retiring are re-eligible under the provisions of the
Act.

VOYAGE of the GREAT BRITAIN
STEAM-SHIP from BRISTOL to BLACKWALL.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

LONDON, SUNDAY EVENlNG.—Thursday last being
appointed for the sailing of the Great Britain from
Bristol on her voyage to London, she 'got under way at
seven o'clock; but upon the anchor being weighed, it
was found that it had fouled with the wreck of the Nora
Creina schooner, run down about six weeks since in
Kingroad, a portion of the spars and rigging of which it
brought up. Some delay in consequence ensued, and
she went down at a reduced speed, and was abreast the
Flat Holm at forty minutes past nine P.M., when the
ship was put at an increased speed, the engines making
fourteen revolutions per minute, the steam pressure
being 411 b. to the square inch. At five minutes past ten
she slackened speed to adjust the bearings, and the
vessel was kept at a reduced speed, until about midnight,
by which time she was off the Naas Lights. When she
got under way at Kingroad, it was blowing fresh from
the S.S.W., which at three o'clock A.M., on Friday, bad
veered to the N.W., and increased to a gale with a
heavy cross sea, with squalls of rain during the
night. It is scarcely possible for a vessel to have had
a more favourable opportunity of testing her powers
and capabilities than the Great Britain had during
the continuance of this gale, while on her passage from
the Holnis to the Land's End, during the whole of which
period the gale blew so strangly, and with such a heavy
sea, tha lnot a single vessel, steam or sailing, was to be
seen in the channel, all having run for shelter. At ten,
A.M., the Great Britain was off Lundy Island, the gale
continuing with the addition of the spring ebb, the wind
being N.N.W., the ship steering W. by N., and making
51 knots against the sea, with 13 revolutions of her en-
gines. From her being very light, she rolled tremen-
dously, but still very easily ; and when about 15 miles
below the island, at twenty minutes past twelve, she was
struck by a tremendous sea upon the starboard bow, and
at the same time being met on the larboard bow by an-
other sea, the shock was dreadful, and for a moment
brought her to a stand-still. She instantly, however,
" lifted " from the sea, and on examination it was found
that three of her starboard bow's bull's-eyes had been
stove in, with their frames ; the diagonal bands of the
forecastle deck buckled, the wood-work started two
inches upwards, a portion of her carved figure-head
and the carpenter's work of the bulkhead carried away,
and the iron sheathing of both starboard and larboard
bows above decks ripped in two places. Notwithstand-
ing this shock, she, however, still held on her way, and
at twenty minutes past one P.M. Pentire point bore S. 1
E., distant about four leagues. At forty-five minutes
past one P.M. she still breasted the gale, and made eight
knots and a half, with the engines making 131 revolu-
tions, and having three spencers and stay-sails set. At
half-past five P.M. the weather began to moderate, when
,he had four spencers, jib, and square mainsail set, the
engine making 15 revolutions, and the log giving nine
knots and three quarters, the wind being N.N.W., and
the ship steering W., and by S. IS. At ten minutes past
six P.M. the Longahips Light hove in view, and at forty-
rive minutes past eight P.M. it was passed, and she
rounded the Land's-end. In the opinion of highly
scientific and able nautical persons on board no other
steamer could have done more than just make head
against the gale with such a sea as was running in the
Channel. The Great Western once was in a similar
,ale, and was off Lundy about the same hour of the
day; she did not, however, lose sight of the island
for the entire day, while the Great Britain, at her very
worst, was doing four knots and three-quarters, and, as I
have stated, succeeded in getting round the Land's-end,
and, of course, into smooth water, at 45 minutes past 8
the same evening. At 40 minutes past 10 P.DI. she was
off the Lizard Lights, her sails (having become useless)
being furled ; the engines were then making 151 revo-
lutions, the vessels going through the water 101 knots;
and at 45 minutes past 2 A.M. of Saturday she passed the
Eddystone, bearing N.N.E. IE. At a quarter-past 5
A.m. she was off the Start Point, making 10 knots with
15 revolutions of the engines. She continued her voyage
up the Channel at from 10 to 101 knots ; and at 45 mi-
nutes past 9 A.M., when off Portland, there being a light
breeze from the westward, she set all her fore and aft
sails, with her mainsails, and at 45 minutes past 12 P.M.,
entered the Needles Channel, and passed Lymin on at
20 minutes past 1, making 111 knots with 16 revolu-
tions. When off Cowes, at a quarter-past 2 P.M., she
stopped for three minutes to land dispatches. She con-
tinued on her way gallantly, and at 10 minutes past 3
P.M. she passed her Majesty's ship Apollo at Spithead,
fired a gun, and was loudly cheered by both officers and
men, who crowded the ecks of the Apollo. She conti-
nued her course, making an average speed of 12 statute
miles throughout the day; and having rounded the South
Foreland, came to an anchor in the Downs, at 40 mi-
nutes past 1 A.M. Sunday morning, having performed,
in 28 hours and 55 minutes, 320 nautical, or about 350
statute miles.

The Transfer Books will be closed on and from the Ist February,
and will not be re-opened until after the said Half Yearly General
Meeting on the 11th February; and the Dividend for the Half Year
ending 31st December last, will be paid to the Proprietors who may
be registered on the Company's Books when closed.
By order. CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
London Terminus, Paddington, Jan. 20, 1845,

LONDON AND BRIGHTON RAILWAY
COMPANY.
Notice is here, y given, that the NEXT HALF-YEARLY MEET-
ING of the PROPRIETORS of this COMPANY will be held, pur-
suant to the Act of Incorporation, on THURSDAY, the 6th February,
1845, at the Terminus, London-bridge, at One o'clock precisely, when
the following members of the present Direction will go out of offize,
vie., Sir JOHN SIMPSON, EDWARD CROWLEY, and WILLIAM
NASH, Esqrs., and who, being duly qualified, will offer themselves
for re-election.
Notice is hereby further given, that the above Meeting is made
Special, for the purpose of considering and determining the course to
be pursued in consequence of the decision of the Board of Trade in
respect of the Dorking, Horsham, and Wandsworth Branches.
The Transfer-books are now closed, and will remain shut until
after the Meeting. By order,
B. MARWOOD KELLY, Chairman.
C. R. MACKENZIE, Secretary.
London Terminus, January 24, 1845.

It was early evident, from the almost universal ac-
ceptance of the numerous invitations, and the anxiety
each invited guest evinced to make preparations worthy
of the event, that, as a scene, it would be amongst " the
gayest of the gay," and would possess, in the annals of
oar civic hospitality, the most prominent and distin-
guished pace. These anticipations have been more than
realised. ,The all-evenful day, looked forward to with
so many anxious thoughts, and so many flutterings of
hope, with such fond desires to emulate and excel, has
passed with even more eclat than its. hospitable promoter
had expected, or the most sanguine of the joyous guests
had ientured to hope.
The time fixed for the cpening of the ball was nine
o'clock • and, shortly before That hour, carriages began
to set down company at the principal entrance to the
Guildhall. A considerable crowd had gathered around
the building, to catch a passing glimpse of the pic-
turesque attire of the several visitors; but the erection
of a temporary porch, for the greater comfort and con-
venience of the guests, prevented anything but a mo-
mentary glance, and even this could only be caught by
those close to the door. The crowd—as crowds gene-
rally are on festive occasions—was in the best humour;
and their occasional critical observations upon the
ladies and gentlemen, their dressses, and things in ge-
neral, elicited many a hearty laugh from the bystanders.
The excellent regulations of the police prevented any in-
convenience or accident. As the company alighted, the
ladies were shown into Mr. Ewan's shop, which had
been set apart as the robing-room, in which, should oc-
casion require it, the last touch could be given to the ar-
rangements of the toilette, before entering the hall. A
smaller apartment was fitted up for the gentlemen.
Having ascended the grand staircase, each successive
guest was ushered into the " Council Chamber," no
longer resounding with the dry details of our Improve-
ment Commissioners' affairs, or the discussion of the
"grave and reverend seigneurs," the aldermen and coun-
cillors of the borough. This was fitted up as the Recep-
tion-room ; and here, on two handsome state chairs,
sat the much-respected host, our hospitable Mayor, and
his amiable lady, the Mayoress, the former attired in
his official robes, as chief magistrate of the borough,
and Mrs. Paley in a splendid fancy dress of black velvet,
in the style of Marie Antoinette, trimmed with ermine,
with a corsage of white satin, trimmed with pearls and
lace, and a blonde dress hat and feathers. The name of
each visitor was announced on his arrival, and each then
paid his or her respects to the Mayor and Mayoress.
The Council Chamber is a handsome room, and re-
quired less of the decorator's art, for the present pur
pose, than the Town Hall. Some tasteful additions had,
however, been made to its ordinary features, and several
large pier glasses were placed in the apartment. It was
well lighted, and had a brilliant appearance. Over the
entrance to the Ball-room was a neat silvered cast of
the Prince of Wales's feathers.

LONDON AND BRIGHTON RAILWAY
COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given, that the Directors have determined to
POSTPONE for the present ALLOTTING the NEW SIXTH
SHARES, authorised to be raised at the last Special General Meeting.
By order, C. R. MACKENZIE, Secretary.
London Terminus, 24th January, 1845.

We are, however, now digressing ; we must resume
our narrative. The picturesque groupings to which we
have alluded, as the characters dropped in, were more
marked, and more picturesque as the sets were formed
for dancing, which commenced about Rine o'clock, to the
excellent music of Horabiu's well-known band. Cava-
liers and courtiers of the troubled times of the Charleses,
" When civil dudgeons first grew high,
And men fell out they knew not why ;
When foul words, jealousies, and fears
Set folks together by the ears,"
forgot their differences, and danced on amiable terms
together. Edward Warmsley and numerous well re-
presented highland chieftains, " all plaided and plumed
in their tartan array," were as social as possible with
the Hanoverian Georges. The Pretender was not pre-
sent, but numerous other pretenders to thrones and
titles were. From the multitude of military uniforms of
so many different nations, one might almost have ima-
gined the Allied Sovereigns were holding a congress in
the vicinity.. A considerable number wore co:irt dresses
and very well many of our townsmen looked in their
aristocratic habiliments. Brigands were walking about
with the ntmost nonchalance, regardless of either military
or police, and midshipmen who
6, little thought upon
The dangers of the seas."
There were three Earls of Leicester, and Leicesters to
the life ; for not an Amy Robsart did they bring to meet
the gay court. Eastern worthies, also, there were :
but to particularise, we should have to go through the
history of almost every age and every clime.—Some.
characters were well supported ; but among so many
well-dressed ones, it would be invidious to select any for
special commendation.

EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY
COMPANY.
SEVENTEENTH GENERAL MEETING.
Notice is hereby gi en, that, in pursuance of the Act of Incorpora-
tion, the HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the SHARE-
HOLDERS of this COMPANY will be held at the London Tavern,
Bishopsgate-street, London, on WEDNESDAY, the sth day of Febru-
ary next, at One o'clock precisely, for the purpose of receiving a
Report from the Directors of the progress of the undertaking, and of
ELECTING FOUR DIRECTORS in the place of the Four Directors
of the Eastern Counties Railway Company retiring by rotation, and
for the transaction of other business.
The Transfer-books of the Comp ny will be closed on Saturday,
the 25th instant, and will not be opened until Thursday, the 6th
of February.

HENRY BOSANQUEr, Chairman.
A. BULKELEY, Secretary.

Offices, London Terminus, January 14, 1845.

N.B.—Th( Dividend for the quarter ending the 4th instant will be
payable to those parties who, on the 25th instant, shall be registered
Proprietors in the Company's books.

E ASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY
COMPANY.

LXTENSION TO ELY, CAMBRIDGE, BRANDON, AND
PETERBOROUGH.
EXTENSION STOCK, No. I.

Notice is hereby given, that the FOURTH INSTALMENT of 1/.
per Share on each Share in the above Stock becomes due on the sth of
February next, and will be received by any of the Company's Bank-
ers, on the production of the Call Note issued to the registered Pro-
prietors of this Stock. Holders of Scrip, or of Banker's or Office
Receipts for the deposit of 13s. 4d. per share in the above Stock, who
have neglected to send in those documents for registry, are reminded
that, pursuant to the notice to that effect, it is in the power of the
Directors to register as the ovvners thereof the names of the persons
who originally executed the Parliamentary Contract Deed. and that
the calls for the payment of the remainder of the instalments can then
be made on the last-mentioned persons so registered, and the holders
of scrip or receipts aforesaid not sent in for registry will forfeit their
right and title to the shares represented by the same, which can only
be transferred afterwards by transfer from the original Proprietors.
By order of the Board,
A. BULKELEY, Secretary.
Offices, Shoreditch Station, January 24, 1845.

NEWRY AND ENNISKILLEN RAILWAY.
The Committee, in consequence of applications for Shares
being continued to be sent in, beg to repeat their statement that the
whole of the Shares are allotted, and NO FURTHER APPLICA-
TIONS can possibly be ATTENDED TO.
All Parliamentary requirements are compiled with, and the Board
of Trade having reported in favour of the Line, the Bill will be ap-
plied for Li the approaching session.
By order of the Committee,
JAMES BRYDEN, Secretary.
Newry and Enniskillen Railway Offices, 63, Moorgate-street,
January 27, 1845.

A few words, however, we must devote to a lovelier
and a loftier theme. The dresses of the fairer portion of
the company were generally very beautiful, and although
there was less attempt at disguise than among the gentle-
men, some of them sustained their assumed characters
excellently. Many of the loveliest creations of Scott's
prolific genius were personified, and some other popular
heroines were represented. Preston has occasion to be
proud of the display of beauty on Thursday evening.
Swiss, Italian, Portuguese, or Scotch costume might be
assumed, but the features of the Lancashire witches re-
mained undisguised, as they should ever be.
The Refectory was thrown open a little before eleven
o'clock, and presented a scene by no means inferior in
taste, elegance, splendour, and liberality, to any of the
other portions of the entertainment. The apartment
itself is similar in appearance to the Reception-room,
and was ornamented much in the same way with pier-
glasses, min Jrs, and heraldic devices ; one of the latter
of which was exceedingly elegant and appropriate. It
was placed at the upper end of the room, and presented
the royal arms, with the motto, " Fear God, honour the
Queen," with a small achievement below, containing the
arms f the borough, with the legend, "John Paley,
Esq., Mayor, 1844-5."

PRANCE.

CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.—SITTING OF JAN. 24.
The President took the chair at half-past one o'clock.
The Order of the Day was the adjourned discussion on
the Address.
The President observed, that as the amendment
brought forward by M. de Came on paragraph 1 had
been disposed of the preceding day, the Chamber had
now to proceed to decide that of M. G. de Beaumont, by
which that gentleman proposed to replace paragraphs 1
and 2of the Address. In order to show more clearly to
the Chamber what the Hon. Deputy intended by his
amendment, he should read both it and the paragraphs.
The latter ran thus :

GREAT PARIS and LYONS RAILWAY.
Capital 200,000,010 francs, or 8,000,0001., in Shares of 500
francs, or 20!. each.
Deposit, 50 francs, or 21. per Share.
To provide the usual caution money, or deposits, required by the
French Government, and which will be returned without any de-
duction whatever, but without interest, upon the production of the
banker's receipt, if this Company shall not become the lessees of the
Railway, pursuant to a law of the present session of the French
Chambers.
Influential Committees have been formed in Paris and London for
the Great Paris and Lyons Railway. The names will be published
en ratification of terms. In the meantime, application for Shares
may be made to Messrs. Parkes, Smith, and Co., solicitors, 12, Bed-
ford-row ; Messrs. Sutton, Gribble, and Co., sharebrokers, 8, Corn-
hill ; to R. W. Carden, Esq., sharebroker, 6l!(,, Threadneedle-
street ; or the Secretary, at the Company's Offices, 63, Moorgate-
street, in the printed form which may be had of any of the above
parties. By order, WILLIAM IRWIN, Secretary.
63, Moorgate-street, January 23, 1845.

WADE'S LONDON REVIEW fur Februart.
price Is., will contain :—The Church of England—Commerce
of the Prairies—Fellowships of the Royal Society—The Devil's Pic-
ture Gallery—Travels in Abyssinia—Vestiges of Creation, &c.
" There is a raciness and point in some of the papers, and an
amount of information in others, which we in vain look for in the
ge.ierality of contemporary periodicals."—Observer.
W. S. Orr and Co., Amen-corner ' • W. Curry, jun., and Co., Dub-
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THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE PASSIONS.
" What passions hurt the body, what improve ;
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The Sixtieth Thousand.-72 Engravings, price ls., by post, Is. 6d.
ON CHASTITY—its Abuses and Diseases—On
Marriage, its Hindrances and Obligations—On Infelicitous
and Unproductive Unions—Curiosities of Medical Experience—
Cases, Correspondence, &c., &c.
By R. J. CULYERWELL, M.D.,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Licentiate o 1
the Hall, and twenty-three years Resident Practitioner in London.
" Of human ills and frailties I discourse,
Those taught by nature and by art acquir'd. •
Of griefs conceal'd, and disappointments keen,
Which young and gentle—the matured and sage—
The lonely and the mated—all sustain ,
In kindly spirit herein counsel's given,
How health, how hope, how happiness to gain."

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Maimay, 63, Oxford-street ; Mann, r 9, Cornhill ; and the Author, 21,
Arundel-street, Strand.—At home daily till Two : Evenings, seven
till Nine.

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THE SILEN IC FRIEND ; a Medical Work on
the Infirmities of the Generative System in both sexes ; and
on the loss of the reproductive powers, with means of restoration.
The baneful effects of solitary indulgence, neglected syphilis symp-
toms, &c., are fully pointed out. Illustrated by Engravings ; followed
by observations on Marriage, with plain directions for the removal of
certain disqualifications. By R. and L. PERRY and Co., Consult ng
Surgeons, London. Published by the Authors, and may be had at
their residence,

Sunday, at fifty. five minutes past seven the ship got
under way, and her progress through the Downs was
watched
,by the crews of at least 100 vessels. The wind
having shifted during the night to W.N.W., it was upon
her beam until she entered the Queen's Channel. At
twenty-five minutes past eight A.M., she was off Rams-
gate, and at fifty-five minutes past eight rounded the
North Foreland. At this time the wind was blowing a
heavy gale right a-head ; she notwithstanding made
9 flog, with sixteen revolutions, and passed the Nore at
thirty minutes past eleven A.m.. where she was met by a
large American ship, the Prince Albert, proceeding with
emigrants to New York, who loudly cheered her as she
passed them. At thirty minutes past twelve she came
up with the Waterwitch, Hull steamer, a very fast
steamer, and past her in gallant style, having gained
About five miles on her in an hour and a half. The
Great Britain then proceeded up the river in the teeth
if the severe gale, and threaded her way through
the numerous craft that lay in the different reaches
with the utmost facility. In Gravesend Reach she
came into collision with a collier brig, which was at the
time, as I was informed, dragging her anchor, and
carried away her bowsprit, which, however, was only the
least of a choice of evils, as she must have otherwise
run down a sloop that was corning down the river, or
plumped herself on shore. As she progressed up the
river she was met by the Meteor and other river steam-
ers, and was chee-ed by the passengers on board of
them, and the crews of all the vessels in the river, as
well as by the many thousand spectators who lined the
banks of the river at various places up to Woolwich and
Blackwell. She reached Woolwich at half-past three
and immediately slackened her speed, after which
she proceeded at a moderate rate to her moorings at
Blackwell. During the entire voyage the engines were
54,473 revolutions, with 163,419 revolutions of the Ar-
chimedean screw propeller ; and the greatest rate of
speed at which she went at any one time was 13 2-3
knots from Beachy Head to Dungeness. One hour and
eight minutes after the Great Britain had reached her
moorings at Blackwell the Waterwich arrived, showing
that the Great Britain had beaten her in speed by that
time in a distance of 33 miles.

During the heavy gale the engines were found to work
uniformly, which m ould not have been the case with a
paddle-fitted vessel, in consequence of the wheels being
frequently plunged in the water up to their axes, at
which time the engines are, as i. were, paralyzed, and
the next moment, in consequence of the water leaving
the wheels, the engines fly off at a speed much beyond
their usual rate of working, which not only requires very
great attention in the engineers, but frequently, in spite
of every precaution, causes considerable derangement of
the machinery. The uniformity with which the engines
of screw propellers work is of more importance than it
may seem to those who are not practically acquainted
with the subject, for when the engine of a paddle-
vessel is reduced in its speed, the power, as a matter
of course, is less in proportion, and this deficiency
generally occurs in gales of wind when the greatest
power is most required, it being well-known that a
power, however great, applied at intervals, is less effica-
cious than when steadily and constantly applied, and this
in some measure accounts for the Great Britain making
so good a passage under such disadvantageous circum-
stances. An objection has been made to the screw pro-
peller, that from its peculiar position so far aft, it would,
by the pitching of the ship, be subjected to a similar dis-
advantage to the paddle-wheel in being lifted out of the
water. I therefore watched anxiously during the gale
to see whether this would be so, and how far the state-
ment was borne out in practice ; and I found that at no
time (even although you could see the fore foot of the
vessel as she pitched) was the propeller out of the water,
except about three or four feet of its upper part, which
was only momentarily seen. This is full) confirmed by
the engines never varying more than from a half to a
whole stroke per minute. It has been fortunate that the
Great Britain should have on her first trip of any length
experienced such boisterous weather, as it has com-
pletely tested the powers of the screw when applied to
vessels of such magnitude ; and Captain Hosken, whose
experience of transatlantic navigation is very great, is of
opinion that neither the Great Western, ner any of the
Royal Mail boats, would have made so much head-way
under the same circumstances by at least a knot, or a
knot and half, per hour.

FALLIBILITY Or THE FACULTY.—A private letter
from Paris states that the celebrated physician Dr.
Ji arjolin pronounced, on Thursday last, that the
malady by which Mr. Lewis Goldsmith had been at-
tael.ed, and which had been treated as paralysis, was
simply rheumatism

Before entering into the Ball-room, we may state that
the ball usually occupied for the administration of jus-
tice was made available for dancing ; the Council
Chamber, as we have said, for the Reception room ; and
the Guild Hall, as the Refectory.
The appearance of the Ball-room was gorgeous in the
extreme, its plain every-day appearance being com-
pletely lost in the splendour of the decorations which
met the eye on every side. On the south end a spacious
new orchestra had been erected across the room ; over-
head, was a large cast,
in relieve, of the Preston arms,
the escutcheon being supported by banners, cannons,
swords, and other implements of warfare, as usual in
ornamental emblazonments. In front was a large
painting of the crest of the Prince of Wales, with
the motto of the principality, " Ich Dien ;" and, on
the right, the arms of Mr. Alderman Jacson ;
Mr. Alderman Clayton, and Mr. Alderman Ger-
man ; on the left, those of Mr. Councillor Addi-
son, Mr. Alderman Taylor, and Mr. Alderman S.
Horrocks—six of the last Mayors. On the east side of
the room was gracefully arranged some extremely neat
banner drapery, the centre object being the Queen's
arms—the side ones the arms of Prince Albert and the
Prince of Wales, all upon ermine grounds. The light
blue drapery connecting each heraldic achievement, was
relieved by several graceful festoons of roses and ever-
greens. The effect was exceedingly rich and tasteful.
At the south and in the centre, over the portrait of
George the Second, was an emblazonment, in relief, of
the Queen's arms, supported on the right by a handsome
silk royal standard, and on the other a neat union jack.
On the right hand were also the county arms, and on the
left the armorial bearings of Mr. Paley. The magis-
trates' bench was fitted up for spectatot3, and the steps
approaching it, covered with scarlet cloth. Instead of the
usual stern administrators of justice, there were during
the evening numerous ladies occupying the seats. No
doubt numerous decisions were given from the bench
that evening, from which, of course, no appeal lies ; as
gallantry a•knowledges no higher court than the smiles,
of grace and beauty. On the west side, the " prisoners'
dock" was fitted up as a tent, from which were served
ices and other refreshments. The tablet of Guild
Mayors, in the recess on the west side, was festooned
with flowers ; as were also the large mirrors on each
side—above them being ornamental devices of military
arms. The decorations here were light and tasteful, and
reflected great credit on the skill and taste of Mr. Moon
and Mr. Carr, by whom they were principally executed.
In the recess, on the west side, was a dais, capable of ac-
commodating a considerable number ; and on the op-
posite side were also raised seats, the whole length of
the room.

As the company began to pour in the scene became
most animated and p cturesque, and each succeeding
visitor added to the interest of the gay display. Many
scrutinizing glances were cast to detect friends in their
new garb ; and although masks were prohibited, the
change in some was so great that the most intimate ac-
quaintances could not recognise each other. Many
amusing incidents of this character occurred during the
evening ; in some instances it was a considerable time
before the incognito could be removed. Many meta-
morphoses were so strong, that we fancy some would
scarcely have known their own reflections in the mirrors.
We have, however, heard of no inconvenience resulting
from this particular feature of "Absence-of-mind-ism."
Groups of characters of every nation and age were seen ;
and as steam in our day has almost annihilated the bar-
riers of time and space,in our every-day-life communi-
cations with each other, and with surrounding nations, so
here did it seem as if the dates and times, which we asso-
ciate with historical records, had been swept away, and
every age and clime were presented to the view. Not
only were these distinctions discarded, but rank was
forgotten, and, unlike parvenus in general, the lords and
ladies, kings and queens, knights and chiefs, of the
evening, esteemed it not beneath their new dignity to
make themselves agreeable with peasants and lowly
damsels. The " Old English Gentleman," with frosted
locks, found favour in the eyes of the youngest beauty;
and the antiquated dame flirted with the gayest and,
most juvenile cavalier; the inhabitants of different na-
tions met, as they ought always to do, on the best terms,
without the need of ambassadors or other diplomatic
officials, or exchange of protocols or treaties.
" All sorts of people there were seen together ;
All sorts of characters ; all sorts of dresses."
Amidst all this exciting pageantry, there must, at
times, with many, have been au occasional reflection as
to the real object. character, and use of a fancy ball.
There may have been, doubtless there were some, who
with a calculating utilitarianism looked coldly upon the
fete, but there are many more, and we must confess our-
selves among the number of those, who rather admire
this revival of the old taste for pageantry among the
wealthier classes. In olden times this feeling begot a
degree of charity and consideration for other classes,
and particularly for the poor ; and we do not see why
the same results may not be expected at the present day.
We need not with Englishmen argue this question ;
their own frequent enjoyments are admitted to have the
effect of expanding the heart and making them more
philanthropic. Besides the employment caused by
them for many artizans and others, it likewise
prevents the growth of the unfeeling, calculating,
money-grubbing, but tasteless and unsympatbising, uti-
litarian desire, of amassing mere money wealth. With
the moderate exercise of a different spirit, we should also
encourage the revival of a taste for the beautiful decora-
tions in tapestry, paintings, statueo, and other articles of
vertu,rich costume, and splendidly illuminated books, in
which our ancestors delighted in the sixteenth and
seventeenth centuries. This would soon extend to other
classes, and We should then see in our own day more of
the architectural splendours that adoimed the ofirmanor
halls, monastic piles, and yeoman's granges of England.

The collation was of the choicest kind. Every deli-
cacy that could tempt the palate, and make the " appe-
tite grow by what it fed on," was supplied in abundance;
and the taste with which it was set out by Mr. Lynn,
entitled that gentleman to the highest praise. Every
luxury had its appropriate ornament ; even the bread,
moulded into the most delicate shapes, was covered with
little confectionery banners, exhibiting the arms of Pres-
ton, the name of the Mayor, 'and other appropriate de-
vices ; while the numerous fruit-stands, bearing pine
apples and other rich dessert dainties, were models of
classic art in sculpture. The refreshments, like the
company, were in fancy costume, and much of it was
quite as much disguised. We could not but pause, amid
the repast, to notice an item of the furniture—a rich and
massive silver salver, containing an inscription, setting
forth that it was Presented by the Mayor and Corpo-
ration of Preston to Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo Hotel,
Liverpool, for the taste and skill he exhibited in superin-
tending the arrangement of the refreshments of the
Guild in 1822." The room was brilliantly illuminated
by a chandelier suspended in the centre ; and the nume-
rous candelabra which graced the tables.
The wines were of the best quality, and supplied in
profusion—perhaps, indeed, too profusely, if we may
judge from the effects produced upon a few of the com-
pany, who seemed to have forgotten that its delicious
flavour was insidious, and that little beyond the intoxi-
cating excitement of the occasion was required to over-
throw the just balance of the ball-room. It would
scarcely be hyperbolical to say that hogsheads of port
and sherry, kilderkins of hock, and pipes of champagne,
must not only have been broached, but emptied, during
the evening ; and yet the supply exceeded the demand.
The luxurious old Romans, who occasionally made their
fountains run with the purple juice of the grape, would
not have despised the liberal flow of rare and racy wines
at this hospitable revel.

Dancing- continued with great spirit, and, regardless
of supporting historical character, the modern Polka
was danced by the courtiers of past centuries ; but in-
congruities are met with in every-day life, so we cannot
wonder at the delight they afford in a fancy ball, held
especially for their development.
In the early part of the evening, the ball-room was
much crowded ; but the opening of the supper-room, and
the promenading in the reception-room, soon relieved
the pressure, :and the dancing was more comfortable.
Much less inconvenience, in this trifling respect, was
experienced than was generally expected. Dancing
was continued without intermission until after five o'clock
in the morning ; and, on " God save the Queen"
being played by the band, as an intimation to disperse,
the loyal tune was received as if it had been played to
a party of Highland Jacobites, so unwilling were the
yet numerous party to depart, and so surprised that
the hours had passed so rapidly. Dancing being con-
cluded, promenading was continued for upwards of half
an hour, most being yet unwilling to leave a scene
which, to all, had been one of the highest enjoyment
and gratification.

In concluding our notice of this splendid fek, we can
only repeat the sentiments felt and expressed by all pre-
sent, of the hospitality, affability, and social kindness
which characterised the demeanour of the worthy Mayor,
his amiable lady, and the family, during the whole even-
ing. Their whole desire appeared to be the promotion
of the general enjoyment of their guests, and in this
they eminently succeeded. May they long continue to
receive that respect and goodwill, which their endea-
vours for the amusement and advantage of their fellow.
townsmen, on the present and former occasions, have so
well merited.

JEWISH EMANCIPATION.—A rumour has just
reached us, that a private meeting of the liberal mem-
bers of the Court of Common Council, convened by Mr.
Ashurst, has taken place, for the purpose of considering
the propriety of petitioning for Jewish emancipation.—
Jewish Chronicle.

" Sire,—When our session terminated a few months
back, complications which might have become serious
had excited your solicitude. On resuming our labours
at present, in the midst of a profound calm, we are well
pleased in congratulating ourselves with you on the bril-
liant success of our arms, and on the prompt re-establish-
ment of peace.
"To defend our possessions in Africa against re-
peated aggressions, war with the Emperor of Morocco
had become just and necessary. At your voice, Sire, our
armies by sea and land rivalled each other in gallantry
and ardour ; and, led on by chiefs familiar with victory,
they once mire showed what France could do."
In place of them, M. de Beaumont proposed the fol-
lowing :
" Sire,--When our session terminated, a few mouths
back, complications which might have become serious
had excited your solicitu. On resuming our labours
at present, in the midst of a profound calm, we should be
well pleased to be able to congratulate ourselves un-
reservedly on the prompt re-establishment of peace, as
we applaud, in common with the whole of France, the
brilliant success of our arms.

THE SHAPWICY MURDERS.—During the past week
a report has been generally circulated in this town, and
as generally believed, that the wretched woman Free-
man, at present confined in Wilton gaol, has exhibited
symptoms of lunacy. Such, we are informed, is not
the case; she has had perfect health from the commence-
ment of her confinement. —Somerset County Gazette.
REJECTED LINES.—We hear that it is the intention
of the gentlemen who compose the Provisional Com-
mittees of some of the projected lines against which the
veto of the Whitehall tribunal has pronounced, to call
meetings of their respective shareholders, with the view
of resigning their trust ; thus leaving the shareholders
to decide on the propriety and prudence of risking their
money in a Parliamentary contest with the Railway De-
partment of the Board of Trade.—Railway Record.
MELODISTS.—The first meeting of the Melodist
Club was held on Thursday, B. B. Cabbell, Esq., pre-
siding, who proposed the various toasts by very neat
speeches, and, when he gave the health of his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge, patron of the club,
announced that his Royal Highness wont' honour
the meeting in February with his presence, to pre-
sent the prize to the successful candidate for the
best convivial duet, the gift of his Royal Highness.
The bealths of the Earl of Westmoreland and Lord Sal-
toun, Vice-Presidents, were drunk with musical ho-
nours ; and Sir Andrew Barnard, G.C.8., was elected
by acclamation a member and a Vice-President. Solos
on the oboe, pianoforte, and Welsh harp, were performed
by Messrs. G. Cook, W. H. Holmes, and E Roberts.
Numerous songs and glees were excellently sung by
Messrs. T. Cooke, C. Taylor, Terrail, Foord, Horn, E.
Taylor, Parry, Gear, Francis, King, Moxley, Hawkins,
&c., and the evening passed off in the most harmonious
manner. The adjudication of the Royal prize will take
place on February 27.
It is generally believed to be the intention of the
King of the French to lay the first stone of the tomb of
Napoleon, about to be erected in the Madeleine. Under
all circumstances, this is an act worthy of the Sovereign
of a great nation, and might be rendered one of royal
magnanimity by evincing mercy to the living, whilst
paying honour to the dead, and causing the same
hour which lays the first stone of Napoleon's sepulchre
to be the one which opens the prison doors of Ham to
the captive Prince. It would be an honour, and an act
demonstrative of strength and courage—an act worthy
of a popular monarch—certain to be applauded by all
Europe, and calculated to furnish a bright page in the
future history of France.—Court Journal. _ _ _

" To defend our possessions in Africa against repeated
aggressions, war with the Emperor of Morocco had be-
come just and necessary. At your voice, Sire, our
armies by sea and land rivalled each other in gallantry
and ardeur. Guided by chiefs familiar with victory,
proud of seeing at their head, or in their ranks, three of
your sons—worthy of their older brother—they once
more showed what France could do."
:L. G. De Beaumont—The general question had been
decided yesterday, and on it no further combat could
arise ; but each person ought to have the right of
making his opinion known on particular facts. In
the front rank of these stood the affair of Morocco, in
which it was impossible to deny that, if the struggle was
glorious, the issue was deplorable.—(Dissent from the
Centres.) He must declare that it was not well done
in the Ministry, in an interest
.purely Ministerial, to
change the position of a young prince of heroic courage,
and covered with glory, and from an admiral to trans•
form him into a diplomatist, in order to protect the
treaty which they had alone concluded.—(A loud burst
of disapprobation.) He should not discuss the acts of
that young commander, nor of Marshal Bugeaud, for
glory ought not to be brought forward as a subject of
discussion ; but he should make some remarks on the

treaty which the Ministry had given as the termination
of the deeds of these gallant officers. The Hon. Deputy-
then proceeded to criticise the treaty, but advanced little
that has not been already alluded to during the discus-
sion. He blamed the fourth clause, so often adverted

to, in which it is declared that Abd el-Kader is to be
treated with gen.,rosity. Referring to the indemnity,
he bserved that to demand an indemnity from a bar-
barian Power was by no means a novel act, as, in 1830,
Admiral Rosamel had forced the Regency of Tripoli to
pay an indemnity of 800,000 francs, which, small as it
was, constituted the best means of making the Mussul-
men feel the ascendancy of the victors. Why had not
the Ministry seized on the occasion of the victories
gained by France, to insist on a settlement of the dispute
existing with llorocco relative to the frontier limits ? It
would, perhaps, be necessary, in order to have that ques-
tion settled, to enter on a new war.
Marshal Bugeaud (from his place)—lt was not to have
the frontiers fixed that Morocco had demanded, but to
have a part a the territory of Algeria ceded. The
Moors wanted the French to withdraw behind the Tafra.
lie had replied that France would guard the limits
claimed by the Turks, and the Moors retorted by firing
their muskets, to which our manner of reply was known
to every one.—(Hear.) Since then they had accepted
that limit, and no longer contested the matter.
M. G. De Beaumont—That territory was too vaguely
marked out for a barbarian nation, aad would always be
a cause of disputes.
Marshal Bugeaud—The territory was perfectly well
defined when it was designated as that of the five tribes.
Each tribe in that country had its own ground in
common, its boundaries were perfectly fixed, and were
defended by arms when violated by another tribe.
M. G. De Beaumont must insist on his observation
of the uncertainty of that mode of fixing a frontier.
Ile Gallant Marshal had himself allowed as much
in the letter which he wrote to the Moorish leader
on the 17th of June last. The Honourable Deputy
then proceeded to remark on the fault committed in
not insisting on the seizure of Abd-el-Kader, which the
gallant Marshal, he understood, had looked on as no
difficult matter. Ought not also his suite, consisting of
a considerable number of men, to have been ejected from
Morocco by force, if fair means did not suffice ? He
concluded by stating, that it was generally believed that
this treaty, which was looked on with so much disap-
probation in France, had been drawn up in its present
state in consequence of a letter that had arrived from
London.—(Loud cries of " No, no.") In other words,
the affair of Morocco had been concluded by the treaty
in consequence of the dispute about Otaheite.—(No, no.)
Marshal Bugeaud—ln my quality of agent of the Go-
vernment, and having had no participation in the diplo-
matic negotiations, I might with perfect propriety have
refrained from replying to the explanations demanded
by the Hon. Deputy who has just spoken ; but not
wishing that a wrong interpretation should be put on my
silence, I decide on addressing the Chamber, and shall
do so with that frankness and sincerity which it has
sometimes found excessive. I admit that when the
treaty was signed I was not completely satisfied with it ;
will it be astonishing that the general of an army to
whom the conquest had cost so many sacrifices, so mueh
blood and so much labour, should have looked at the
matter in a point of view different from the Government?
The general has but one point of view—the interest of
Algeria. The Government has to provide for the general
interest, and this will account for the difference of the
appreciation of the treaty at the first consideration, and,
I c nfess, it did not completely satisfy me ; but reflec-
tion, and what is now going on in Morocco, has made
me change my opinion. I learn that there are at this
moment insurrrectionary movem, nts in different parts of
that country, and that convinces me that it would not
have been easy for the Emperor to have seized on the
person of A.bd-el-Kader ; and the Chamber will remark
that this is the sole point to which I attach any import-
ance, for I never had an idea that it would have been
advisable to have stipulated for an indemnity. My sole
desire was to be rid of that eternal enemy—of that man
of genius, who will never allow us any repose so long as
he can find a soldier to march under his standard. To
accomplish this object,it would have required more troops
than I had at my command ; this is what I thought ; I
also considered that it would have been necessary for
the fleet to have remained six weeks, or perhaps two
months, on the coast, and that would not have been unat-
tended with danger, from the bad weather, for, as it
was, we lost a very large vessel. Besides, to assemble
on the frontiers of Morocco an army sufficient to enter
on such a campaign, I was obliged to draw one battalion
from one point, and another from another, in order not
to weaken the important points of Algeria. I assembled
all these battalions very rapidly, and brought them to
the frontier, and thus it was that we were in a condition
to march. But allow me to tell you that this army of
Africa, which appears to you too strong when talked of
in connection with your budget—(Laughter)—is too
weak fur the task which is imposed on it. The Hon M.
Thiers said the other day that the coast of Africa extended
to 200 leagues; that may be possible in a direct line, but in
reality the coast has an extent of 250 leagues. Our army is
too weak to cover such a great extent. If it be made suffi-
cient for the task it is by multiplying its duties—it is by
multiplying, if I may so express myself, the courageous
feelings of our soldiers, and if I had wished to extend
our occupation, to push the thing further, it would
have ben impossible for me to have done so for want of
a sufficient number of troops—it would have been ne-
cessary for the Minister of War to have sent me
100,000 men.—(Sensation.) The army in Africa does
not fulfil one part alone—it performs several. To the
fatigues of war succeed the labours of peace ; when our
soldiers return from a campaign they have only three days
three days only to repose themselves, to repair
their
tattered clothing and effects; three days after their return
they are compelled to undertake fresh labours , they
construct bridges and form roads. This is the manner
in which our soldiers employ
(Hear.) It has been alleged that
it
thweier time in Africa,—
were taken by sur-
prise in that war ; even had been so, it would not
have been astonishing ; but, nevertheless, the troops_ had
b -en placed en echelon, to be prepared for the first event,
and we were able to make head against all that took
place. The Hon. M. Thiers said in a former sitting
that we could not have advanced as far as Fez. That is
true ; and why ? It was then the 14th of August, and
the heat was overpowering ; the thermometer stood at
41 degrees in the shade, and at 60 in the sun.—(Great
sensation.) This is what rendered it impossible to push
on as far as Fez ; it was a heat under which the men
could not support a long march. I make this remark to
enlighten the sensibility of certain persons who are much
r,ore careful of the general interests of humanity than
of the blood and sweat of our soldiers. In Europe, there
are many more means of making war than there are in
Africa; the great centres of the populatit n may be taken
possession of, and then it is not difficult to make them
capitulate. But in Africa there are no such points, war
must be carried on on all points of the country ; and it
is for this reason that, with an army of 80,000 men, we
never had more than 20,000 in line on any given point ;
and with the 80,000, diminished besides by sick and
non-effectives, it requires some management to assemble
20,000 on any given point. It must be also remarked,
that our army in Africa has constructed 500 leagues of
road, 13 bridges, and a number of civil and military

THE WILLIAM TURNER.—CARNARVON, JAN. 21.—
Yesterday another body was found on the north bank,
supposed to be one of the unfortunate crew of the Wil-
liam Turner, quite naked, with the following marks on
kis person--namely, mark on the left lip, wart over the
left eye, on the left arm ship, anchor, and a tree in red
and blue ink, long black hair and whiskers, short nose,
about five feet six inches in height, and lusty. The wreck
has been very nearly sold by auction, and hes fetched
very good prices.
DOVER AND GREENWICH RAILWAYS.—The work-
ing stocks of these Companies were valued by Mr.
Jeffery, of Gray's Inn-road, on the part of the Green-
wich; and by Mr. Bridges on the part of the Dover.—
Railway Record.
The Dublin Evening Post, in a Second Edition,
says—" It bas been communicated to us, upon what we
think unexceptionable authority, that Lord Lincoln,
son of the Duke of Newcastle, is to be the new Chief
Secretary."

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works. There would, therefore, be rather' a necessity
for increasing than diminishing it. Distant expeditions
have been blamed ; it was said of them that their only
object was to give occasion for bulletins, but I can set
your mind at rest on that point, for be assured, gentle-
men, that the French army under my command shall
never make war unless to obtain some advantage for the
country.—(llear, hear.) We have acted like the English,
who are so much admired ; we extended our expeditions
to favour the introduction of French goods into: the in-
terior of Africa, and the constantly increasing amount
of our commerce proves that our efforts have not been
in vain. To succeed, we have not indeed shed so much
blood as the armies of the Empire, but we have under-
gone more actual labour.—(Hear, hear.) As to Abd-el-
Kader, I would not say he will not return, for I think
myself that he will do so—(A laugh)—but he will not
return in a condition to be dangerous ; we now govern
the whole country ; there only remains out of our
power but a small extent—called the country of the
Kabyles—about 60 leagues in length and 30 in breadth ;
and which is inhabited by excellent soldiers. Ido not
say it is impossible to bring them to subjection, for no-
thing is row impossible to the army of Africa.—(Appro-
bation.) The conquest, however, will be difficult, for
the whole country must be reduced, or none ; and to
effect this would, perhaps, require a small increase to
our army.—(Murmurs on the Left.) The contributions
levied on the Arabs already amount to five millions ; I
hope that this amount will be increased by the new
submissions, but we require forces to maintain them.
The progress of European civilization is rapid : in 1841
there were 31,000 souls, and the number is now 75,000.
This happy increase is owing to the centres of colonisa-
tion having been carried more into the country ; for the
colonists, when left to themselves, are accustomed
to provide for their own wants and for their own

defence ; whilst those who are nearer the great
centres accustom themselves too much to be pro-
tected : the first are like children :well brought up,
who provide for themselves ; and the others like
those who constantly claim assistance from their rela-
tives.—(Laughter.) Much attention is paid to giving
our colonists civil rights, but I venture to say that it is
not those they stood most in need of ; what is most
wanted is a strong military organism io capable of re-
sisting 4,000,000 of Arabs, who reckon amongst them
600,000 warriors, all good horsemen, and well skilled in
the use of arms. This is the reason why I wish for the
establishment of military colonies by the side of the civil
ones; where the men certainly should not be subjected
to the discipline of barracks, but where they should
preserve their accustomed obedience to their chiefs as in
a regiment, and might at the first signal take up arms
to quell an insurrection, and to reinforce one of our
columns. What can you claim from civil colonists?
There are no corporations, there are only individuals;
these military colonists, on the contrary, form corpora-
tions, and might undertake great works. During
the months of July, August, and September,
nothing can be done in consequence of the
dryness of the land; the civil settlers are obliged
to remain with their arms folded ; with military
colonists the case would be different; their chiefs might
say to them—" Come, my lads, we can irrigate 200 hec-
tares of land—to the work ;" no sooner said than it is done.
Thus with military colonists not a moincrit is lost,
whilst, on the contrary, with civil settlers, there is both
inactivity and weakness. Military colonization, there-
fore, is what I recommend ; but for that, you must
augment the army—not less than 100,000 men must be
in Africa. You are well aware that this has long been my
opinion ; in 1838, I said the very same thing in this
tribune. I repeat it now-100,000 men are required,
and I never had more than 80,000. If, too, you consent
to have 100,000 men in Africa, you will get on far more
rapidly than you have hitherto done, and you will suc-
ceed in founding important and productive establish-
ments—military colonization cost dear, but it gives a
return. It may be feared that if 100,000 me: are sent to
Africa France will he left too bare, but there is a
simple means of remedying that inconvenience. The
contingents amount to 80,000 men, and only half
of them are called into service, the other re-
maining as the reserve. Well, then, let a certain
number of the soldiers of the latter class be sent to Algeria
as military colonists ; by following this plan, I repeat
it, you will promptly succeed in obtaining satisfactory
results, and it is my firm opinion that no other method
will be of use. By following, too, this course, you will
render a matter which at first appeared most difficult,
safe, and excellent, and you will consolidate the future
prospects of Algeria.—(Loud cheers.)
The sitting remained suspended for a quarter of an
hour.
M. Saint-Marc Girardin slid not ascend the tribune to
reply to the illustrious officer who had just addressed the
Chamber—for Marshal Bugeaud could only find there
warm admirers—but to express the opinion of the mi-
nority of the Committee on the amendment. He wished
neither to increase nor dimish the differences which
separated him from his old friends. That sentiment he
had already maintained frankly in that tribune, and
would do so still. He was the more disposed to
speak so, because he looked on the Ministerial question
as already settled.—(Cries of " No, no !" from the Left).
Yes, said the Hon. Deputy, that question was disposed of.
—(Fresh denial from the same quarter.) Well, then, it was
in all probability disposed of—(Ah! that's different)—and
when he stood there to express his sentiments, he hoped
that he should not be exposed to be treated either as an
intriguer or a candidate for place.—(Laughter, and a cry
of " Nonsense, go on.") The utmost that he could be
accused of was that he was a member of a coalition, and
that would be an error from which he trusted he should
find persons amongst the Ministry itself to exculpate
him.—(Laughter.) But to refer to the amendment.
What he blamed particularly was, that Marshal Be-
geauil had not been employed in the negotiations rela-
tive to the treaty. By whom, in fact, could France have
been better represented than by the Governor-General
of Africa—the victor of Illy ? Who could better have
judged of the situation ? and it was evident, from the
only dispatch of the illustrious Marshal that had been
laid before the Chamber, that ho expected himself to be
so employed. Compare the situation of the victorious
General, stipulating beneath the shadow of his flag, to
that of our Consul General at Tangiers; no one was
more ready than himself to render justice to the intelli-
gence, the zeal, and the patriotism of that functionary at
Tangiers ; but he had no precise and positive informa-
tion, and the dispatches of Marshal Bugeaud only reached
him from Paris. In such a barbarous country there was
no means of communication; what passed at Ouchda, was
not known at Tangiers. Thus, while their Consul-Ge-
neral was still hoping for peace, war had broken out—
war not attended with danger, for the Gallant Marshal
was there—but with all its fresh complications. By this
parallel he wished to compare the situation of the nego-
tiator chosen with him, whom he could have wished to haves
seen in that position; the former was ignorant of facts until
long after they had occurred; the latter was ignorant of
nothing that was passing, and knew the secret of Arab
cunning. Was it not to be readily believed that when the
same hand wielded the sword and guided the pen, that
when it was the conqueror who presented himself to
treat, surrounded by all the halo of victory, that the inte-
rests of the country would be better defended than when
the task was confided to a negotiator, ill-informed and
devoid of all personal consideration ? It has been said
that there was also at Tangiers a negotiator armed by
victory. God forbid—(lnterruption.) He (M. de St.
Marc Girardin) considered he rendered a great and so-
lemn homage to the Prince de Joinville in speaking of
him.—(Fresh and loud interruption.) What ! was it to
be supposed he should have heard the reporter on the
Address—and he should not reproach him with it—speak
of the Prince de Joinville and of the cannon of Tangiers,
without speaking of the cannon of Isly?—(Loud excla-
mations, and cries of " Order.")
Rear-Admiral Hernoux—Who does the Hon. Deputy
reproach with having overlooked the services of one of
the two commanders ?—(Fresh exclamations from the
Left, and cries of " Do not interrupt" from the extre-
mities, during which the President called the Chamber
to order.)
M. Saint-Marc Girardin—Ministerial responsibility
covered all, and consequently permitted the discussion
not assuredly of names and titles, but it permitted the
Use in a speech of the name of a Prince who had bee*
a negotiator, the name of a Prince for whom he hoped
no one doubted his profound respect. He was therefore
persuaded that he had made use of no expression which
might reach to him—a Prince he honoured and ad-
mired—to that illustrious negotiator.—(A Voice—" lie
was no negotiator.") True, he was no negotiator ;
but it was under the cannon of his ships that the new].
tiations were concluded. However that might be, it was
in consequence of entrusting the negotiation to improper
persons that the idea occurred of stipulating that Al/.
el-Kader should be treated with generosity and consi-
deration; it was to the false appreciation of the power
of Abderrhaman, who was rather treated as a powerful
chief than as one vanquished and lowered to such a point
that he was prevented from even discussing the clauses:
of a treaty.—(Hear, hear.) He therefore complained oe
the negotiations and of the choice of the agents em-
ployed: he complained of theabstehieweidoefagoufarthatt:t3seleisn,
iasntedr,
in saying this, lie only repeated
of the Interior, who admitted that all their guarantee was
the possibility of a fresh campaign in the spring. He
considered that the Chamber ought not to give an abso-
lute and unreserved approbation to the policy of the
Cabinet. It had never been accustomed to do so. When,
a formal vote of blame was proposed, it merely contented
itself with not blaming, but took care not to vote what
might be taken for undoubted approbation. That was
the course proposed by the amendment, and the Cham-
ber, by acting so, would preserve all its independence.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs (from his place)
said that he did not rise to again take part in the dis-
cussion, because he could not add an thing to the reasons
which the Chamber had already heard ; he came for-
ward merely to declare that the Government, having ex-
pressed, in the Speech from the Throne, its opinion on the
affairs of Morocco—or the manner in which the war was

carried on, and the peace-effected, and having said that
France had proved her power by the former, and her
mod. ration by the latter—finding moreover that this
opinion was repeated in the Address, the Government,
he said, rejected the amendment of M. de Beaumont, as
being of a nature to completely change the meaning of
the Address, which could not then respond to the Royal
Speech. The Government, therefore, rejected the
amendment now proposed, as it had done that of M. de
Came the preceding day.—(l; ear.)
M. de Beaumont having briefly replied amidst loud
cries of " Divide, divide" from all parts of the Chamber,
the President submitted the first part of the amendment
to a show of hands. The first trial was declared to be
doubtful ; and on the second the part of the amendment
submitted for discussion was rejected.
The first paragraph was then adopted, and M. do
Beaumont havingwithdrawn the other part of his amend-
ment referring to the second, it also was agreed to.
The Chamber adjourned at half-past five.
SATURDAY, JAN. 25.
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