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The Sun.
London, England, 1842-02-12

PUBLIC OPINION.

The Morning Post asserts, that the calm consideration given to
the plan of Corn-law amendment proposed by Sir Robert Peel, has
" already produced the result which we anticipated. The feelings
of surprise, not unmingled with alarm, which so considerable a re•
duction of the duties at first occasioned, has died away; and we
think we may now safely say that the amended scale, as proposed
by the Right Hon. Baronet, will have the unanimous support of the
great party which defeated the Whig Government after the general
election of last suinmer."

The Times anticipates the accession of the whole Whig party,
at no very great distance of time, to the Anti.Poor.law cause ;
adding, " they will not be deterred from joining us by any parti-
cular squeamishness on the score of consistency, or by the fear of
involving themselves in any censure which they may cast upon Sir
Robert Peel for maintaining the present despotisms."

The Adveriser continues its expression of bitter disappointment
with Sir Robert Peel's Corn.law project, and goes on to observe :
"The GevernMent must I,e reclaimed, in its present circumstances
it is an usurpation—a most unrighteous usurpation; it must be
considered,extinguished ; the people must be their own executive.
For this purpose, we say, there must be an avoidance of passion.
All power is new in the people's hands. They have only to exer-
cise it."

The Herald is of opinion that the recent debate on the resigna.
t on of the two Scotch and Irish judges, " will not satisfy moderate
and temperate men. The Government will stand absolved in their
judgment, but that absolution will include the censure of the
resigning judges."

The Chronicle,. alluding to Sir Robert Peel's Corn-law Amend-
ment.ineasure, states that "these are mischiefs peculiar to a sliding-
scale of corn-duties which adhere to it in every shape in which it
can be cast. In no way can it be reconciled with the spirit of our
commercial treaties, or with the most advantageous charaeter of
our commercial intercourse with foreign countries."
PARLIA.MENTAELY.

The great demand made on our columns compels us to refer our
readers to our report ofthe proceedings in Parliament instead of in.
sorting a summary of them.

MONEY-TRADE-COMMERCE.

A dividend, at the rate of 41.155. per cent. was declared yester-
day at the meeting of the London and Birmingham Railway Com-
pany, held in the latter town.
A. system called "plugging," and other devices, having been re.
sorted to in different parts of the kingdom, to the great detriment
of the sovereigns now in circulation, it is stated,on the best autho-
rity, that they will all be called in, for the purpose of being re-
coined.

The sugar cultivation at Bombay, under the superintendence of
the Jooneer Company, has made great progress since IBlg. In
that year from canes grown, by the ryots 1,2771b5. of sugar, and
5071b5., of molasses were produced ; in the present Year' it' hair in-
creased to 52.0001b5. sWgar, 7,0001b5. molasses, and 4,000 gal, rum.
London, England, 1842-02-12

COURSING.

BELFORD, FEB. 4 AND s.—The first prize of 40/. was won
by Mr. Raimes' Atlas, and the second (101.) by his Beauty.
Moto, FEE. 1 AND 2.—The Cup was won by Mr. Rigby's
Sweep, the Mold Stakes by Mr. Roper's Falkland, the Con-
solation Stakes by Mr. Roper's Gunton, and the Denham
Stakes by Mr. Hancock's Bugle.
London, England, 1842-02-12

PATENT LEVER WATCHES.

El M. HORTON and CO., Watchmakers,
a &c., 3'i, Ludgate-street, St. Paul's, London (appo-
site Messrs. Everington and Co.'s), offer to awl, friends and
the public their celebrated PATENT LEVER WATCHES,
capped and jewelled in four holes, double-bottom silver cases,
maintaining power, &c., at Six Guineas; and with three-
quarter-plates, Eight Guineas ; of workmanship the highest
class of excellence, equal to those charged 25 per cent. higher.
Gentlemen's Levers, in Gold Cases, Fourteen Guineas and
upwards ; Ladies', with Gold Dial, at Twelve Guineas and
Fourteen Guineas ; good new Silver Verge Watches, 52s 6d.
A warranty with every Watch for twelve months.
N. 13. An immense Stock of Jewellery and Fancy Goods at
25 to 30 per cent. below the usual London charges.
London, England, 1842-02-12

DIVIDENDS.

At the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall-street.
T. Hardingbam, bricklayer, Lower George-street, Chelsea,
March 4, at half-past two—W. Sikes, H. Sikes, and T. Wil-
kinson, bankers, City of London, March 4, at one—ll. Thomp-
son, timber-merchant, King-street, Clerkenwell, March 5, :at
one--,1. S. Clark, broker, Angel-court, Throgmorton-street,
March 5, at eleven—E. Bright, draper, Picket-street, Strand,
March 5, at twelve—W. M•Cleave, linen draper, London-roid,
March 7, at two—ll. I'. Coltherup, dyer, Rochester, March 7,
at twelve.

In the Country.
E. Knight, cabinet maker, Southampton, March 7, at one,
at the Star Hotel, Southampton—J. Sheldon, cotton spinner,
Kettleshulme, Chester, March 4, at twelve, at the Angel Hotel,
Maccleslleld—E. Sloane, linen draper, York, March 18, at
three, at the Guildhall, York—J. H. Heron, J. S. Heron,
J. K. Heron, and A. Heron, cotton spinners, Manchester,
March 8, at twelve, at the Commissioners'-rooms, Manchester.
CEHTIFICATES—MaacIi 4.
_ _

J. Field, share broker, Sheffield—J. Fisher, coal dealer,
Birmingham—T. and E. Tailor, earthenware manufacturers,
Rawraarsh Yorkshire—J. Croser, G. Walker, and J. C.
Walker, ship brokers, Newcastle-upon-Tyne—J. Raihon and
J. Pavey, Mouseline de Laines manufacturers, Manchester—
J. Puuntney, innkeeper, Birmingham--R. Cope, sack dealer,
Stafford—J. Bridgman and W. Dryland, tallow melters, St.
George's East—W. Hillary, ironfounder, Ewanrigg-hall, Cunt-
berland--R. Boning, milliner, Bridge street, Westminster—R.
W. 11. Jones, coal merchant, Castlenan.
SCOTCH SEQUEST RATIONS.
WILLIAM BALLING A LL, shipmaster, North Leith, Feb.
14 and March 7, at two, at the Old signet Hall, Edinburgh.
JAMES BELL, Esq., Sheriff Clerk of Berwickshire, Feb.
16 and March 9, at twelve, at the White SWan Ilotel.
JAMES At‘MILLAN, shipbuilder, Greenock, Feb. 14 and
March 7, at twelve, at the White Hart Inn.
HOBERT PARKER and CO., millers, Glasgow, Feb.
14 and March 7, at twelve, at the Chambers of J. Monteith,
Glasgow.
London, England, 1842-02-12

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THEATRE ROYAL, DRUIVS(4.ANE.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 12,
Will be repeated, arranged as a Drama, Handel's ACIS
AND GALATEA.—Polypherne, Mr. H. Philips;
P. Horton; Damon, Mr. Allen; Galatea, Miss Romer.
After which will be repeated the New Comedy ;entitled TILE
PRISONER OF WAR.
To conclude with the New farce, entitled THE WIND-
MILL.—The Marquis
.de Roueville, slr. Morris Barnett ;
Sampson Low, Mr. Keeley ; Marian, Mrs. Keeley.
Doors va. be opened at Half. past Six, and the Performance
to begin it Seven o'clock. Boxes 55.. Second Price, 2s. 6d.
Pit 35., Second Price 2s. Lower Gallery ls. 6d., Second
Price Is. Upper Gallery Is., Second Price 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.
UNDER the MANAGEMENT of MADAME VESTRiS.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 12,
Will be repeated the Opera of ELENA ÜBERTL—The
Character of Elena Überti by Miss Adelaide ketnble , Count
Übaldo, Mr. W. Harrison ; Sigifredo, Mr. Leffler; Count
Guido, Mr. Stretton ; Boemondo, Mr. Clement White ; Gual-
iero, Mr. Wigan ; Imberga, Miss Grant.
After winch will be repeated the New Grand Christmas
Pantomime, entitled GUY EARL OF WARWICK ; OR,
11AHLEQUIN AND THE DUN COW.
Doors to be opened at half-past Six—the performances to
commence at Seven. Dress Boxes, 71. ; Second Price, 3s. 6d.;
First and Second Circles, ss. ; Second Price, 21. 6d. ; Pit, 31.;
Second Price. 25.; Gallery, ls. Tickets and places for the
Boxes to be takes of Mr. Grogan at the Box-office, from Ten
till Fear, where Season Tickets may be had upon application.
Private Boxes to be had solely of Mr. Andrews, bookseller,
167. New Bond-street.
London, England, 1842-02-12

corardkisdx.e.x. xtr.roitivz.

Of the 583 persons who comprise the Conference now sitting in
London, 115 are Ministers of different religious denominations.
Of these 47 are Independents, 2$ Baptists, 3 Scotch Baptists, 1
General Baptist, 1 Roman Catholic Priest, I Unitarian, 1 Ing-
hamite, Sof the Established Church, 4 Wesleyans, I Methodist
A ssociiitiOn,Ll Primitive Methodist, '2 Methodist (New Connec-
tion), I ,Presbyterian, I English Presbyterian, 4 of the Secession
Church, 1 United Secession, and I of Lady Huntingdon's Connec.
tion, with 16 whose principles are not stated.
,ECCLESIASTICAL.

On Wednesday next Sir Andrew Leith Hay will call the atten,
Lion of the House to the present state of the Church of Scotland.

NAVAL. AND MILIT.A.NLY.

Accounts have been received from the North of the melancholy
death of Captain Slater, R.N., who has long been engaged in the
Admiralty surveys in the North of Scotland. It appears, from a
statement, signed by Captain Hay and Lieutenants Kortright and
Williams, that on the 2d inst. Captain Slater having occasion to
visit certain points at Holburn-head, near Thurso, rode too near
the edge of the cliff, when the horse started, and the unfortunate
rider was precipitated, over the precipice, a height of nearly 310
feet. The whip was foundon the spot, and the horse and dog which
had accompanied him returned home, but the body of the deceased
has not been discovered.
London, England, 1842-02-12

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

Extraordinary attraction. Wonderful success of " Norma."
Last week of " Elizabeth Lazarus." Continuation of the
most popular, eccentrically grand Pantomime ever produced.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 12

Will be acted Haines' wonderfully successful Drama, enti-
tled ELIZABETH LAZARUS, THE JEWESS, founded
on Captain Glasscock's " Land Sharks and Sea Gulls."
After which, MRS. NORMA, with Bellini's Music.—Nor-
ma, Signor Nevilli ; Agelgisa, Signor Waltoni ; Pollio, Sig-
nora Martini.

To conclude with a Grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND THE ICE QUEEN; OR, JACK
FROST AND KING THAW —With gorgeous and charac-
teristic Scencry, splendid Properties, ludicrous and Quaint
Dresses, ingenious Tricks, magnificent Panorama by Brun-
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taloon, M. Lehman ; Flip, Signor Feliz Carlo ; Clown, Mr.
Buckingham ; Columbine, Miss Sharpe.
Private and Public Boxes can be had of Messrs. Sams, Ebers,
Mitchell, Andrews, and Seguin, during the run of this popu-
lar Pantomime.
London, England, 1842-02-12

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London, England, 1842-02-12

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This day, in five volumes Bvo. bound, price 10s. each, embel-
lisled with upwards of 40 Engravings by Greatbach, the
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVO-
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MOANING SUN.

any alteration in the Act of Conformity or of Toleration ;
therefore he could not commit himself as to the precise re-
medy. He thought he had said as much as could be expect?d
from him when lie admitted the existence of a real grievance,
from which both Dissenters and Churchmen were suffering,
and stated that it was the duty of the Executive Government
to devise a remedy.
The motion was then agreed to, and the House adjourned
at a Quarter to Seven o'Clock.

PARLIA MENTA RY BUSINESS.
MINORITY of TWENTY-EIGHT (Tellers included) who
voted in favour of Mr. Brotherton'sMotion—" That no op-
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at night, unless one hundred Members be present :"
Agllonby, H. A. Gibson, T. M. Scholefield, J.
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London, England, 1842-08-24

UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY,
8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.,
DIVISION OF PROFITS AMONG THE ASSURED.
This Company, established by Act of Parliament, affords
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the great success which has attended it, since its commence-
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In 1841 the Company declared an addition to the Share-
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ties who had insured with Profits.
The Premiums nevertheless are on the most moderate scale,
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The amount of bonus added to policies since the commence-
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Sum Assured. Time Assured. Sums added to Policy.
£l,OOO 6 Year! 10 Months £136 13 4
1,000 .....4 Years BO 0 0
1,000 3 Years 6O 0 0
1,000 1 Year
Every information will be afforded on application to the
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THOMAS FARNCOMB, Esq., Alderman, Chairman.
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CONSULTING ACTUARY—Professor Hall, of King's College.

Low Rates of Premium.
In addition to the subscribed Capital of £300,000, the As-
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The rates of premium are reduced to the lowest scale com-
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London, England, 1842-08-24

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION,
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
FOR GRANTING

LIFE •ASSURANCES; DEFERRED ANNUITIES, &c.
No. 26, CORNHILL.
Capital £500,000.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
DIRECTORS.
T. LAMIE MURRAY, Esq., Chairman.
J. Elliotson, M. D., F. R. S. John Rawson, Esq.
John Griffith Frith, Esq. I John Riddle Stodart, Esq.
Hunter Gordon, Esq. Clement Tabor, Esq.
I
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SOLICITORS—Messrs. Sweet, Sutton, Ewers, and Ommanncy.
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The most rational motives to Life Assurance are found in
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Annual Division of Profits.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.
London, England, 1842-08-24

GAS METERS.

IMPORTANT to. GAS COMPANIES and CON-
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Gas Meters getting out of action, and ceasing to register (to
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London, England, 1842-08-24

GAS METERS.

IMPORTANT to GAS COMPANIES and CON-
SUMERS of GAS. All the inconveniences arising from
Gas Meters getting out of action, and ceasing. to register (to
the great loss of Gas Companies and serious inconvenience to
Consumers) are prevented by using THOMAS EDGE'S IM-
PROVED METERS, with Patent Lever Valves; These
Meters are approved of by all the London Gas Companies, and
will entirely supersede those made in the common Nay with
guide wires.
Meter Works, Great Peter•-street, Westminster.

AMERICAN NEWS

IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE

FROM THE UNITED STATES.
The British Queen steamer, now the. property of'
the Belgian Government, arrived at Cowes on Monday
Prom New York, and has brought papers up to the
th inst. She made the passage irr about fifteen days,
and brings intelligence eight days later: than that fur-
nished by the Acadia steamer, which arrived on the
13th. The intelligence fr 6 the United States is
highly satisfactory, The _North Eastern Boundary
Question is already arranged to the satisfaction of all
parties. The Creole case is settled, and that of the
Caroline is in the course of adjustment. It is also
stated that the Right of Search Question has been
amicably- disposed of.
The whole of these important questions, we learn, I
will be first arranged, and then subinitte4 to the
Senate simultaneously ; and it is generally believed
that they will not meet with any opposition; as the
majority of that body are desirous of terminating
these
.affairs in an amicable way. Nothing official
had, transpired respecting the negotiations between
Lord Ashburton and Mr. Webster, but as they both
have full powers to settle-every point,. and have been
'instructed by their respective Governments to bring
the matter to a peaceful conclusion, there is now no
reason to doubt that they have been completely suc-
cessful. We congratulate our own countrymen as
well as the people of the United States on this happy
result, so creditable, and at the same time so bene-
cial, to two great nations. The Senate passed the
Tariff Bill on the.sth instant, by a vote of 25 to 23 ;
but it was anticipated that the President would veto
it in a few days. " The cotton and corn crops," says
the New York Herald, "are abundant, and Heaven is
smiling on the industrious and deserving.;
Among the passengers by the British Queen is
Mr. Silas, Mr. Stillwell, United States Marshal for
the district of New York, who has come over as a
special messenger from Washington, but on matters
in no way connected with Lord Ashburtcn's mission.
He has gone on to Antwerp, and will go to Paris be-
fore he visits this country.
The Warspite, Captain Lord John Hay, is still at
New York.
The following are extracts from the American
journals :
London, England, 1842-08-24

MARY OF NEWS

AND
Vtibitt OPIUM.

" TV/to runs may read.

rOREIGN.

The King of the French left Paris for the Chateau
d'Eu yesterday, where he will remain.a few days.
The Chamber of Peers met on Monday to receive
the Regency Bill from the Chamber of Deputies. It
was presented by Marshal Soult, and the Standing
Committees were summoned for yesterday. (Tuesday),
to hear the Commission. The Bill is expected to be
voted to-morrow, or Friday at the latest.
Marshal the uke of Reggio is dangerously ill at
Bar-le-Duc. _

The accounts from Spain, and indeed from the
Continent in general, are destitute of interest. The
most complete tranquillity seems to prevail every-
where except in our own country.

ELECTIONEERING.
Lord Charles Wellesley, second son of the Duke
of Wellington, was elected yesterday. Member for
South Hampshire, without opposition, in the room of
J. W. Fleming, Esq., who had accepted the Chiltern
Hundreds.

By order of her Majesty's Council, Milnethorp has
been constituted an additional polling-place for the
county of Westmoreland.

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

Admiral Sir H. Digby died at • Minterne Hall, his
seat in Dorsetshire, on Friday last. Ile was the eldest
son of the Dean of Durham, and married the Vis-
countess Andover in 1806, by whom he has left issue
Jane Elizabeth, married, in 1824, to Lori Ellenbo-
rough, Governor-General of India, which marriage
was dissolved by Act of Parliament in 1830, her La-
dyship having been since married to Baron Vennin-
gen. The deceased was at the capture of Minorca,
and at Trafalgar.
London, England, 1842-08-24

vindicating his charactir ;'ruinwhat I tro,V belicfc't*l•
be a completely unfound4 charge. It was only N—
ome the roans of the law had been completed that l
was (Marred from releasing Air. Churchill en th,
former 'occasion from the charge.—The prisoner-
were then remanded.
QUEEN-SQUARE.-_.

James Warren, a little ragged felloW, Was broughi
up by llestock,one of the officers of the Meadieity
Society, charged with begging in the streets, anri
annoying the passengers.
The boy stated .tilat his mother is ;dead, that hi-.
father is 'employed in a gas works and earning 25'6..4
week, but taking. it woman into the house to liv.,
with him, he and his sister were turned out to beg.
He went to the workhouse, but they would not ad-
mit him.
Mr. BURRELL ordered one of the officers to take
him again to the workhouse, when he was admitted,
and measures are being taken to compel the father to
support him. •
Lucy Yardley, -a married woman, residing in
White Lion-street, Chelsea, charged her landlord
with an assault. She, it appeared, had gone into her
room, and barred the door, when. he burst it open,
and commenced throwing her furniture about ; on her
attempting to save her things, he caught her
by the neck, and after striking her several severe
blows on the head.and side, he threw her down stairs.
She stated that she was severely injured.
A' Witness proved having seen the assault com-
mitted. _ _ _

The landlord, on being called upon for his defence,
said that on his demanding three weeks' rent due,
and threatening, in the event of her not paying, to
padlock her door, she scratched his face, and, in self-
defence, he had thrust her out of the house. lie could
bring forward no witness, and
The MAGISTRATE fined him 405., or one month's
imprisonment.
London, England, 1842-08-24

..TOTERSONS VISITING. BOULOGNE.
FLoußrs COMMERCIAL 1101' EL, 15,
RUE NEUVE-CIIAUSSEE, BOULOGNE-SUR-

M ER

The HOTEL FLOURY is situated in one of the best streets
of this agreeable Watering-place, and is near the Theatre,
Pest-office, the Paris Coach-offices, and the Pier,. There is
an excellent Table 41' Hote every day at a Quarter,past Five.
A great variety of Wines at moderate prices ; and the Bed-
rooms and Sitting-rooms are uncommonly clean and convenient.
Persons wishing to pass a few weeks at the Sea-side will
find every convenience at this Hotel ; the expenses are even
smaller than in private apartments, and only about one-half the
amount charged at many fashionable watering places.
Good Stabling.
*„'' No Commissioner being employed on board the packets,
travellers will find prices the more moderate.. The recommen-
dations of Commissioners on board the steamers should be par-
ticularly guarded against.
London, England, 1842-08-24

CANADA.

All is quiet and happy in this part of the world,
Lady Bagot has given a grand drawing-room in
Quebec. A great number of distinguished ladies and
gentlemen were presented to her. Her dress was re-
markable for a large, display of Jewels in her tiara
and stomacher. One of the Papers has the following
remarks about the family :
" One general expression of congratulation was
heard that the province, had now at the head of society
the lady of the Governor-General, who, accompanied
by a family of daughters, cannot fail in giving a tone
to the manners of her circle, which will shed the most
beneficial influence on the deportment and morals of
that numerous class who borrow their examples from
the great, and are prone to fashion their conduct on
the example set by their superiors in station, more es-
pecially of those who hold the first position in the land."
IRON STEAALER.—An iron steamer, for the use of
London, England, 1842-08-24

MANCHESTER AND L

STATIONS with their Distances from Me

MANCHESTER, Oldham Junction 5, Mills Hill
Rochdale 11, Littleborough 14, Todmorden 20,
Hebden Bridge 24, Luddend n Foot 26, Sewe
Elland 31, Brighouse 34, Cooper Bridge 36,
Horbury 44, Wakefield 48, Nermanton b), Li

Departure from
Manchester.

Arrival at Departure from
I
Lards. Leeds.
London, England, 1842-08-24

liaNxxas—Messrs. Giyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.

The most rational motives to Life Assurance are found in
the plan adopted by this Society ; viz. joined to a secure
prevision at death for inheritors of the Assured, the Society
affords succour to the Assured himself (proportioned to pre-
vi•us payments) i, the event of unforeseen reverses.
Annual Division of Profits.

F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.
London, England, 1842-08-24

In Assurances for Advances of Money, as security for ebts
or as a provision for a family, when the least present outlay
is desirable, the varied and comprehensive tables of the Argus
Office will be found particularly favourable to the Assured.
A Board of Directors, with the Medical Officers,'! attend
daily. E. BATES, Resident Director.
A liberal commission to Solicitors and Agasts.
London, England, 1842-11-01

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.

LONDON OCT. 31.—Wind, this day at noon, W. to
S.W., Moderate breeeze. and hazy.
STANGATE CREEK, OCT. 29.—Arrd. Iberia, Con-
stantinople, sailed 2d inst., Sarnia 4th, Syria sth,
Athens 6th, and Malta 11th inst.
OFF DOVER, OCT. 29.—Arrd. Alfred, Newcastle,
fur Demerara.
DEAL, OCT. 30. —Wind W.N.W. light.—Arrd.
Albion and Lady Hilda, Quebec ; Renown, Shields,
for Valparaiso; Lady Scott and Susan, Shields, for
Bermuda. Ski. the outward bound.
PORTSMOUTH, OCT. 29:—Wind N.E., 30, N. to
her Majesty's ship Calcutta, Quebec.
Sailed, Montrose, Calcutta • Margaret Hardy, Algoa
Bay; Cicero, Rio. Arrived off, Borna, Hamburgh,
for Hayann

DUBLIN, Ato. 28.—Arrd. Marquis Wellesley,
Quebec. Sailed, Hugh, Trinidad.
KINGSTOWN, OCT. 29.—Arrd. Indemnity, Wil-
liams, St. John's; Eagle, Martin, Pictou.
CORK, OCT. 27.—Arrd. Albion, Quebec.
SHIELDS, OCT. 29.—S1d. Harmonie, Buenos
Ayres.

BRIDLINGTON, OCT. 30.—Arrd. Neptune packet,
Hull, for Shields, having been in contact with the
Diamond, from Shields to Southampton.
POOLE, OCT. 30.--Sld. Ceres, Newfoundland.
PLYMOUTH, OCT. 30.--Sid. Miranda, Grenada.
FALMOUTH, OCT. 29.—Wind N. to E.N.E., mo-
derate.—Sld. Maria Louisa, Bahia.
COWES, OCT. 30.—Arrd. George Ryan, Stacy, Su-
matra. Sld. Union, New Zealand ; Brankenmoor,
Launceston:; Spartan, Jamaica.•
OrF SALcomuE, OCT. 30.—Waterlily, Jamaica.
BRISTOL, OCT. 30.--Sad. Elizabeth, Jamaica ;
Congo, Africa.
MILFORD, OCT. 28.—Sd. Cabana, Cuba.
LIVERPOOL, OCT. 29.—Wind N. light.; 30-
-N.W. do.—Acrd. Huskisson, Kelly, Bonny ; Still-
man, Murray, Porto Rico ; olumbia packet, Boston,
left 16th inst., Halifax, 18th inst.; George Wash-
ington, Barrows; New York, left Bth inst. Sailed
Helen, Hamilton, and Grace, Antigua ; Perseverance,
St. 'Thomas ; Arcturus, Jamaica; Goliath and Eme-
rald, New Orleans ; Alexander, Baltimore ; Southerner
and Roscoe, New York; Ayrshire, Bermuda; George
Nicolaas, Mayaguez; Active,' Africa; Emily and
Brilliant, Azores; Fournie, Gores.
NEWPORT, OCT. 28.—S1d. Sir J. Kempt and El-
izabeth, Grenada. _

DUNDEE, 'OCT.. 26.—S1d. Lucelle, and Jane Bax-
ter, Port-au-Prince.
ARDRossAN.—Acrd. Mary, Kelso, Mon real.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.,
LIGHT-HOUSE AT PENICHE.

Custom-House, Lisbon. Oct. 24, 1842

Preparations being in progress to improve this
Light-house according to the best modern principles,
notice is hereby given, that in the execution of the
said improvements it may become necessary (which
will not take place, if avoidable) to stop for one or
more nights in the course of next November the ex-
hibition of this light, and that mariners must then de-
pend only on the new revolving light on the Burlings
for their guidance.
(Signed) A. J. C. OLIVIERE.
VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.--Charles Hamilton, St.
Domingo, to Liverpool, Ist ult., lat. 31, lon. 53 (all
hands sick), by the Emily, arrived in the• River. No-
made, Nantes, to Mauritius and Bourbon 15th ult.,
lat 42, lon. 16 W., by the Economic, Tanguy, arrived
at Nantes.
London, England, 1842-11-01

Steam-ship Merchant slightly injured, but is now
fully repaired.
"The total loss of property and injury sustained,
it is supposed, must have amounted to 50,000 dollars.
No lives lost, or persons seriously injured, that we
are aware of.
" The English bark Funchal, lying within the bar,
near the east end of the island, rode out the gale in
safet7.
' " the street along the strand presented a ruinous
spectacle on Monday morning, from the accumula-
tion of wood, lumber, boxes, barrels, wrecks of houses,
and goods."
THE CRISIS ix TEXAS.—Present appearances indi-
cate that the Texians are to have another struggle for
the maintenance of their independence; and if suc-
cessful, it will probably be the" last. For months past,
Santa Anna has been engaged in raising and drilling
an army for the invasion of Texas, and he has also
contrived to get together a respectable naval force,
including two steamers from England, armed with
Paixhan guns, and manned with British seamen. As
preliminary to the invasion of Texas, he has sent his
squadron and 1,700 soldiers to reduce Yucatan to
subjection ; and should he succeed in this object, as
he probably will (having already captured Laguna
and the Yucatan flotilla) the whole disposable force of
Mexico will be available for the invasion of Texas.
And against Texas we have no doubt it will be di-
rected. We anticipate a combined attack by sea and
land. While the Mexican squadron, with perhaps a
land force in addition, operates against Galveston and
vicinity,, the main army may b expected to enter
from the west. A portion of this army according to
the last accounts, had already surprised San Antonio,
capturing the principal inhabitants, including the
Judge and officers of the Court then in session, law-
yers, clients, and all. It seems strange that the vigi-
lant Texians should have allowed- themselves to be
come over " so handsomely. A few months ago
they took the alarm, and prepared for the defence.
But the immediate danger having soon passed away,
the militia were discharged, and affairs were suffered
to go on as if the midst of a profound peace. Never
since the declaration of independence was Texas more
unprepared for a vigorous contest than at this moment.
Her army is disbanded;—her ships' of war lie idle at
New Orleans, for want of funds, when their presence
is urgently needed on the coast of Texas and Yuca-
tan ;—her credit is utterly prostrate, and money she
has none. Still, she has brave hearts and strong
hands, and when the crisis comes, we trust she will be
found equal to it.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.—Ocr. 15.

SALES AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE.
5,030 dollars State 51's of '6l
2,030 dollars Kentucky 6's ..
19 Shares Manhattan Bank..
10 ditto Bank of Commerce, full
10 ditto Bank of Commerce Scrip 9li
50 ditto Harlem
150 ditto ditto.
20 ditto Syracuse
5 ditto Auburn and Syracuse
London, England, 1842-11-01

SPORTING.

The Earl or Yarborough commenced the hunting-
season yesterday at Broklesby.

C 0 ITIZT -rA.s 112 ONABLE.

The Duke of Buckingha►n has been entertaining a
party at Avington House, near Winchester, during
the past week.
The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort entertained a
select party at dinner on Sunday at Beaufort House.
The Earl and Countess of Chesterfield had a select
party on Sunday at Chesterfield House.
Earl and Countess Fortescue arrived at Castle Hill,
Devonshire, on Wednesday last, from Bath.

The Bari of Ripon and Viscount Goderich returned
to Nocton, Lincolnshire, last week, from Studley Park.
The Countess Brownlow left Be]grave-square yes-
terdav, for Canford House, near Wimborne.
Lord Stanley arrived in town yesterday from
Knowsley Park.
Lord and Lady Suffield have arrived at The Hague
where they intend to winter. ,
Viscount Sandon has returned to Sandon Hall,
Staffordshire, from town.

Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston arrived at
Carlton House-terrace on Sunday, from Brocket Hall,
Hert3.

Sir Janes Graham left Drayton Manor yesterday
morning on his return to town.
The Bishop of Ripon has returned to the episcopal
palace from a visit to Lord and Lady Wharncliffe at
Wortley Hall.

ROYAL MAIL STEAM-SHIP " DEE."—Advices re-
ceived yest r.lay from Corunna report the arrival there
of the Dee on the 19th inst., after a quick passage of
54 hours from Falmouth. The "Dee" sailed for Ma-
deira the following day, the whole of her passengers
(102 in number) being highly gratified at the prospect
of making a rapid and agreeable trip across the Atlantic.
Admiral Sir William. Montague arrived in London
'yesterday by the General Steam Navigation Com-
pany's favourite steam-ship Rainbow, Captain John
Fife from Antwerp.
London, England, 1842-11-01

IN RE GEORGE 13117MPIIRYES.

The Insolvent's petition was opposed by Mr. Wood-
ruffe, on the grounds of fraudulently making away
with property.
It appeared that the insolvent had executed certain
assignments of his property, and, upon receiving the
money, expended a large portion of it in defending ah
action brought by the opposing creditors, and the
rest, according to his schedule, he los.; also in law ex-
penses. He had been now in prison upwards of six
months.
Mr. Commissioner HARRIS said the insolvent's con-
duct rendered him amenable to the 76th section only
of the Act, by which a remand of six months could
be inflicted. As he had ben in prison since his
vesting order fora much longer time than that the judg-
ment of the Court of course could be only nominal,
and he regretted this more, as in his experience few
cases came before him which exhibited more fraud
and villainy. Ile was then declared to be entitled to
his discharge in six months from the date of his vest-
ing order.
London, England, 1842-11-01

COURT CIRCULAR.

Wilmson, MoNnay.—Her Majesty and her Illus-
trious Consort enjoyed in the forenoon their usual
•::arly walk.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and
the Princess Royal ware taken their accustomed
His Royal Highness Prince Albert went out shoot-
ing in the Great Park, near the Royal Lodge, at-
tended by Sir Edward Bowater and Col. Arbuthnot.
In the afternoon her Majesty and the Prince rode
out in a pony phaeton, his Royal Highness driving,
rollowed by a pony carriage and four, in which were
the Countess of Dunmore, Lady Caroline Cocks, Hon. ,
Francis DeverFux, and Viscount Hawarden and Col.
Arbuthnot, on horseback.
Earl Spencer arrived at the Castle on a visit to the
Queen. Sir Henry Wheatley also arrived on a visit
to her Majesty.
Viscount and Viscountess Jocelyn tookleave to-day.
The Royal Dinner party at the Castle this evening
will include her Majesty the Queen, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, Dowager Lady Lyttelton, Countess
of Dunmore, Lady Charlotte Dundas, Lady Caroline
Cocks, lion. Frances Devereux, Hon. Anson,

Lord Charles Wellesley, Earl Spencer, Sir H.Wheat-
ley, Viscount Hawarden, Hon. C. A. Murray, Sir
Robert Otway, Colonel Arbuthnot, Sir E. Bowater,
and Dr. Prcetorius.

Sir Robert Peel arrived at his residence in White-
hall-gardens last evening, from his seat, Drayton
Manor, Staffordshire. Sir James Graham also
arrived in town yesterday evening, f;orn a visit to
the Right Hon. Baronet at Drayton Manor.
The 'Earl of Aberdeen arrived in town yesterday
norning, from the residence of Lord Haddo, at St.
Leonard's, near Windsor.
Lord Stanley arrived at his residence in St. James's-
,quare last evening, from Knowsley Hall, Lancashire.
Lord Wharnclitfe, Lord President of the Council,
arrived at his residence in Curzon-street yesterday
evening, from his seat, Belmont Castle.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer arrived in town
last evening from Ryde, Isle of Wight.
Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston left town
yesterday afternoon for their seat Broadlands, Hants.
Dispatches from Sir Charles Bagot, Governor cf
Canada, were received yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Dispatches for the Governor of Ceylon were sent
off last evening from the Colonial-once.
London, England, 1842-11-01

1 plislied." The measure, therefore, as we have
already said in regard to the new tax levied by
the Colonial Customs' Act, is regarded as an
I attack on American commerce, which invites,

if it cannot justify, these rc3trictions w: ich the
United States, following Sir RonEa7 PEEL'S
example, and acting on his princi2les, are
heaping on our trade.

General satisfaction will be experienced at
the result yesterday of Lord FRANKFORT'S pro-
secution of ALICE LOWE. He was defeated, and
she was acquitted. We have abstained through-
out from making any remarks on this case, be-
cause we were led to suppose the Noble Lord to
be completely insane. To cherish that supposi-
tion still seems charitable to him, and the least
discreditable case to the body of which he is a
member. Were we obliged to treat him as a
responsible agent, we must speak of his conduct
in terms which we should be loath to apply to
any individual.
London, England, 1842-11-01

BANKERS—Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.

The most rational motives to Lzfe Assurance are found in
the plan adopted by this Society; viz. joined to a secure
provision at death fcr inheritors of the Aisued, the Society
affords succour to the Assured himself (proportioned to pre-
vious payments) in the event of unforeseen reveises.
_ _

Annual Division of Profits.
P. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Seeretar:

LONDON, EDINBURGH, and DUBLIN
" LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
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TRUSTEES

Kennett Kingsford, Esq. liutij. Hill, Esq. J. Bidden, Esq.
All the advantages peculiar to mutual Life Assurance, aris-
ing from a division amongst the assured of the whole of the
.mutual Profits, and that security and freedom from responsibi-
lity vthieh Proprietary Companies can alone aff:rd, are com-
bined by the constitution of the London, Edinburgh, nod
Dublin *Life Assurance Company, which is the only guaranteed
Mutual Society. The rates of premium are somewhat lower
than in most of the mutual offices, and for the non-participating,
and for those who effect assurances for temporary purposes, or
debtor and creditor transactions, Tables of Premium have been
prepared, by which a less immediate payment is required than
by any other plan.
By a half premium credit system one-half of the premiums
may be retained for the first seven years, and repaid at the con-
venience of the assured : and by the Ascending Scale a greatly
diminished rate of premium is required for the first twelve years.

SPECIMEN OF ASCENDING TABLE.
London, England, 1842-11-01

MAW AND POLICE,

From a Parliamentary return, showing the decroase
of executions of late years, it appears that from 1828-,
30 there were executed 52 criminals; from 1831-33
12 ; from 1834-36, none.
The first Commission of Lunacy, under the new
statute, was held at the York-house Hotel, Bath, on
Friday last, tolnquire into the state of mind of Miss
Isabella Cottrel, a lady many years resident in that
city. A variety of aberrations of intellect were de-
posed to, and the Jury returned a verdict of " un-
sound mind since December 1841."

LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC.,
The Rev. J. B. Morris, M.A., of Oxford, has had
adjudicated to him the prize of 2001., bequeathed by
an unknown benefactor through the Bishop of Calcutta
fur the best essay in refutation of Hinduism.