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London, England, 1845-09-01

CHESTER and MANCHESTER DIRECT
RAILWAY.
With a Branch to Birkenhead.
(Provisionally Registered).
Capital 1,000,000/., in 50,000 Shares of 20/. each.
Deposit 2/. 2s. per Share.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.
Colonel the Hon. LEICESTER STANIIOPE, Ashbuniham House,
London, Chairman
Major JOHN T. CROFT, Regent-street, London, Deputy Chairman
David Ainsworth, Esq., Manchester
Samuel Barton, Esq., Didsbury, Manchester
Hugh Beaver, Esq., Manchester, and Glyn Garth, Anglesey
John Burgess, Esq., Boroughreeve of Manchester
James Parish, Esq., Lancaster-place, London
Major Ford, of Bodlondet, Carnarvonshire
Lieut.-Colonel Henry Hanmer, Bear-place, Berks, and 7, Devon-
shire-place, London
Fraser B. Henshaw, Esq., Lower Seymour-street, Portman-square,
London, a Director of the Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle
Junction Railway
Captain Sir John R. Hilton, R.N., Isle of Wight
J. Harney Higson, Esq., merchant, Manchester
Lieutenant-Colonel Hutchinson, 8.E.F.R.5., Director of the College
of Civil Engineers
T. D. Johnson, Esq., Aldermary Churchyard, London
John Joseph Keene, Esq., St. John's Wood, London, Director of the
National Provincial Bank of Ireland
W. King, Esq., Director of the Freemasons' Life Assurance Com-
pany
George Peter Livius, Esq., the Grove House, St. Cuthbert's, and
Cauldwell Priory, Bedford
Horace W. Metcyard, Esq., 8.C.L., Middle Temple, and Chatham-
place
Benjamin Oliveira, Esq., F.R.S., *Upper Hyde Park-street, London, a
Director of the Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle Junction
Railway
James Orrell, Esq., Culcheth Hall, Kenyon
James Ogden, Esq., M.D., Manchester
David Price, Esq., Manchester
Major James Waller, K.H., St. James's-square
C. J. S. Walker, Esq., Longford, near Manchester
Sir George William Prescott, Bart., of Theobalds, Herts.
(With power to add to their number.)
ENGINEERS.
Sir John Rennie, F.R.S.
George Remington, Esq., C.E.
BANKERS.
Messrs. Rogers, Olding, and Co., London
National Provincial Bank of England, Manchester
SOLICITORS.
London—Messrs. Sir George Stephen and Hutchinson, 29, Moorgate-
street.
Manchester—Messrs. Higson and Robinson, Cross-street R. B. B.
Cobbett, Esq., Marsden-street.
Loci', AGENT—Chester—John Walker, Esq.
SECRETARY—A. Barrett, Esq.
The Committee of Management hereby give notice that no further
applications for Shares can be attended to, and that they are now
engaged in an examination of the applications received by them.
The allotment will be made immediately after this examination has
been completed. .

By order,
A. BARRETT, Secretary.
29, Moorgate-street, September 1, 1845.
London, England, 1845-09-01

AFFGHANISTAN.

We have accounts from Caubul to the 23d of
May, but the intelligence is of minor importance.
Cholera would appear to have broken out both at
Ghtznee and Jellalabad. Mahomed Akhbar Khan rc.

turned from this latter place on the 13th of May, and was
received at Caubul by his father, the Dost, with every
manifestation of joy. Soon after his arrival he appears to
have communicated his intention of proceeding on a pil-
grimage to Mecca, and by the last accounts the Meer

llajee, together with Mahomed Shah Khan Ghilzie an
Azecz Khan Ghilzie, and the requisite number of at-
tendants, were preparing to accompany him. The Dost,
it would appear, does not approve of this step. Intima-
tion has reached Caubul of the intention of the King of
Bokr.ra to invade and appropriate the territory of the
Wullee of Khooloom ; and Dost Mahomed, with th
view of averting this result, had dispatched a private
ern/Aye as ambassador to " his Majesty," with instrue•
Lions to dissuade him, if possible, from the enterprise. A
private council was summoned on the 18th to deliberate,
as it was said, upon some letters that had been received
from the British authorities.
London, England, 1845-09-01

SOUT 1-1-E ASTERN and CONTINENTAL
STEAM-PACKET COMPANY.—To PARIS and the SOUTH
of FRANCE.—Sea passage in less than two .hours.-Shortes route,
via South-Eastern Railway, in conjunction with the Folkestone and
Boulogne steamers. The celebrated new iron steam ships of the
South-Eastern and Continental Steam Packet Company. QUEEN of
the FRENCH, QUEEN of the BELGIANS, and PRINCESS
MAUDE; now leave Folkestone and Boulogne every tide, viz., twice
a day from each port. The departure of the day steamer from
Folkeittone is arranged so that passengers may arrive In time by the
morning trains from London. For time and tide bills apply at the
South-Eastern Railway-office, London-bridge; or to Mr. Faulkner,
Folkestone.
London, England, 1845-09-01

QOUT li-EASTER N RAI LWA Y.
The Directors think it desirable to state that they sometime
since Instructed Mr. Stephenson to prepare for Parliament in the
next session a complete system for supplying railway communi-
cation with the whole of Kent. It is proposed to provide direct lines to
Tunbridge, Maidstone, Gravesend, Rochester, Chatham, Faversham,
Canterbury, and Dover. The surveys have been for some weeks in
progress, and the whole scheme will be very shortly in a complete
state. JOHN KIRKLAND, Chairman.
South-Eastern Railway-office, July 26, 1845.

LIVERPOOL AND BURY RAILWAY.
NOTICE TO SCRIPHOLDERS.
The Act for the incorporation of the Liverpool and Bury Railway
Company having received the Royal Assent, all persons holding Scrip
Certificates for shares in this Company are requested to transmit the
same to the Secretary, at the Company's Offices, Liverpool, on or
before the 23d day of August next, with their names, professions,
and residence, distinctly written, in order that the same may be
correctly entered in the Register of the Company, in accordance with
" The Companies' Clauses Consolidation Act," 1845. A form of let-
ter, claiming to be registered, may be had on application to the
Secretary.
The receipt of the Scrip Certificates will lee duly acknowledged,
and, on the completion of the registry, they will be exchanged for
Certificates under the seal of the Company.
Shareholders to whom Scrip has not been issued will be duly re-
gistered as they now stand in the books of the Company, and all
Shares in respect of which no application for registry shall be made
before the SECOND DAT of SEPTEMBER (to which date the time of
registration has been extended), by the actual holders of Scrip Cer-
tificates, will be registered as the property of the persons to wham
they were originally allotted. An early Notice will be given of the
First Meeting of the Shareholders, at which those only who have
been registered will be entitled to vote.
By order of the Board,
JOHN S. HERON,, Secretary.
Offices, 33, Dale-street, Liverpool, August 5, 1845.
London, England, 1845-09-01

ALISBURY and SWINDON EXTENSION
17 of the WILTS, SOMERSET, and SOUTHAMPTON JUNC-
TION RAILWAY, from Salisbury, by Amesbury, the Vale of Avon
and Marlborough to Swindon, making a perfect communication on
the broad guage between Southampton, Salisbury, Swindon, Glou-
cester, and Cheltenham, and forming a complete line of Railway to
all parts of North and South Wales, the manufacturing and mineral
districts, Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool.
Capital, 700,000, in 28,000 shares of 25/ eaeh.
Deposit 2/. 15s. per share.
To the Provisional Committee of the Salisbury and Swindon Exten-
sion of the Wilts, Somerset, and Southampton Junction Railway
Company.

Gentlemen, -I request that you will allot me
shares hi the above railway, and I agree to accept that or any less
number that you may please to allot me, and I undertake,to pay the
deposit of 21. 15s. per share on the same, and to sign the subscribers'
agreement, and the Parliamentary contract when required.
Dated this day of , 1845.
_ _

Name in full •• • •
Residence. .. • • • • ••• • • • • • •
Place of Business (if any)
Tradeor Profession • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Reference ••• • • ••• • • •
Usual Signatures ••••••• • • • • • • • • • .....
Scrip (if any) held by me
Nos... Fives in the Wilts, Somerset,
Nos... Tens and Southampton June-
Twentys tion Railway.
London, England, 1845-09-01

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.

To the Provisional Committee of the Macclesfield and Lich-
field, or Churnet and. Blythe Junction Railway Company.
Gentlemen—l request you to allot me Shares of 251. each,
In'the above railway, and I undertake to accept the same or such
less number as yon may appropriate to me, subject to the regulations
of the Company, and to sign the necessary deeds, and pay the de-
posit thereon of 21. 12s. 6d. per share when required.
}lame in full • •
Trade or Profession ..
Reference ...................... • .....
Date • . ..... ........
.......

THE MACCLESFIELD AND LICHFIELD,
OR CHURNET AND BLYTHE JUNCTION RAILWAY:
Notice is hereby given that NO APPLICATION for SHARES in
this RAILWAY CAN BE RECEIYED after SATURDAY, the 6th
Day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, except from parties locally interested,
f. otn Whom applicationS Will be received until Saturday. the 13th
Day of September next.
WILLIAM CIIALLLNOR, Secretary (prO tem.)
Leek, Aug. 28, 1845.

1 A LISBU RY and SWINDON EXTENSION
Y of the WILTS, SOMERSET, and SOUTHAMPTON JUNC-
TION RAILWAY, from Salisbury. by Amesbury, the Vale of Avon
and Marlborough to Swindon, making a perfect communication on
the broad guage between Southampton, Salisbury, Swindon. Glou-
cester, and Cheltenham, and forming a complete line of Railway to
all parts of North and South Wales, the manufacturing and mineral
districts, Birmingham, Manchester. and Liverpool.
Capital, 700,000, in 28,000 shares of 251 each.
Deposit 2/. 15s. per share.
To the Provisional Committee of the Salisbury and Swindon Exten-
sion of the Wilts, Somerset, and Southampton Junction Railway

Company.
Gentlemen, -I request that you will allot me
shares in the above railway, and I agree to accept that or any less
number that you may please to allot me, and I undertakeito pay the
deposit of 21. 15s. per share on the same, and to sign the subscribers'
agreement, and the Parliamentary contract when required.
Dated this day of , 1845.
Name in full ..
Residence. ••••••
Place of Business (if any)
Trade or Profession .. • ••.• •
Reference •••• • ••• • • ............
Usual Signatures • • • • • • • • ••• .• •
Scrip (if any) held by me
Nos.• •Fives in the Wilts, Somerset,
Nos... Tens and Southampton June-
Nos... Twentys don Railway.
London, England, 1845-09-01

NORTH WALES MINERAL.

Acu. 29.—The Proprietors in the North Wales
Mindital Railway, held their half-yearly general meeting to-
day in this city. The chair was taken by William Wardell, Esq.
The law clerk (Mr. Kelsall) read the report of the Direc-
tors, which stated that the extension of the line to Ruabon,
and the mineral districts of Brymbo and Minera would render
it necessary to lay down double rails throughout the line, for
which purpose 90,0001. would be raised by new shares. In
consequence of the rapid progress of the works another call of
21. would be made. The Directors had in contemplation the
making additional branches into the mineral districts. Mr.
Roy had been appointed resident Director at Chester. The
receipts from the formation of the Company had been 69,0621 ,
the expenditure 53,165/.

IRISH LINES.
DUBLIN AND DROGHEDA.

DUBLIN, AUG. 28.—This day the usual half-yearly general
meeting of Proprietors was held at the Company's house in
Marlborough-street. Mr. George Hoyte, Deputy-chairman of
the Company, was called to the chair.
The CHAIRMAN observed that the Howth branch had been
already put into the hands of Mr. Dargin and other competent
contractors. It would be at once proceeded with, and opened
next spring.
Mr. ECKERSLEY then read the report of the Directors.
After which
Mr. KIDD read the financial report, when
Mr. GRESHAM moved that the reports be received and
adopted.
Mr. NwHoLsoN, of Manchester, in seconding the motion,
said in common with the Shareholders resident in Manchester,
he had to express disappointment at the small amount of
"goods traffic" which the Company possessed, arid he had no
doubt but the deficiency in that particular source of prosperity
aro.e from the absence of proper facilities.
Mr. Bat:mown t.; observed that the Directors were quite
aware of the deficiency, and had already taken steps to encou-
rage " goods traffic" on the line.
The report was then adopted.
Mr. EVANS, of Manchester, moved the declaration of a
dividend of 245. per share; Mr. SCOTT seconded this, and it
was carried.

Mr. D. KANE moved that 160,000/. should be raised by the
issue of 60,000 new quarter shares, which was seconded by Mr.
BUCHANAN, barrister, and carried unanimously.
Mr. Gaxsidalt moved, and Mr. MooNxir seconded, a vote
of thanks to Sir John APlsleill, the Company's engineer, which
was carried amid applause.
Sir JOHN M'NEILL handed in a letter from Mr. Thomas
Ord Lees, secretary to the General Post.office, expressive of
the entire satisfaction of the Post-office authorities of the
general working of the Drogheda Railway. On no occasion
had the mails been delayed in their transit to and from Dublin,
nor had there been a single accident of any kind; and he (the
writer) attributed that happy state of things to the perfect
manner in which all the arrangements connected with the line
were carried out.
Mr- EvA NS moved a resolution to the effect that every man
building a house of.the annual value of 301. should have a free
cket along the line.
London, England, 1845-09-01

THE PUNJAUB.

Our news from Lahore extends from the Ist to the
24th of June, and possesses some interest. The ravages
of the cholera, the rebellion of Prince Peshora Singh,
the continued insubordination of the troops, and a recent
attempt to assassinate Raja Golaub Singh—are the
chief points which attract attention. With respect to
the first, it would seem that the malady in the city of
Lahore itself has of late considerably abated, the deaths,
which at one time amounted to between six and seven
hundred daily, having decreased iu number to from 20 to
30. The disease, however, appears to be still committing
great havoc in other parts of the Punjaub. Nor has

it been confined to the Seikh side of the Punjaub. It
broke out about the middle of June at the British station
of Ferozepore, and did considerable mischief amongst
both the European and native troops. Many of the men
of her Majesty's 62d regiment fell victims to the dread-
ful disease. To return, however, to our Lahore news.
On the Ist of .June (as we stated in a previous number)
intelligence, arri►ed that Prince Peshora Singh, whose
insurrectionary movements had already occasioned no
little alarm, had surprised with a superior force a party
conveying Government treasure to Peshawur, and after
a short conflict, succeeded in capturing the prize, which
amounted to about six lakhs of rupees (60,0000. On
receipt of this information, orders were at once issued for
the preparation of a force to proceed to Seealkote against
the Prince, and a body of troops, it would seem,
soon afterwards marched on this service, About
London, England, 1845-09-01

C HESTER and MANCHESTER DIRECT
RAILWAY.
With a Branch to Birkenhead.
(Provisionally Registered).
Capital 1,000,0001., in 50,000 Shares of 201. eaeh.
Deposit 21. 2s. per Share.

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.
Colonel the Hon. LEICESTER STANHOPE, Ashburnham House,
London, Chairman •
Major JOHN T. CROFT, Regent-street, London, Deputy Chairman
David Ainsworth, Esq., Manchester •
Samuel Barton, Esq.' Didsbury, Manchester
Hugh Beaver, Esq., Manchester, and Girl Garth, Anglesey
John Burgess, Esq., Boroughreeve of Manchester
James Farish, Esq., Lancaster-place, London
Major Ford, of BOdiondet, Carnarvonshire
Lieut.-Colonel Henry Hanmer, Bear-place, Berks, and 7, Devon-
shire-place, 'London
Fraser B. Renshaw, Esq., Lower Seymour-street, Portman-square,
London, a Director of the Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle
' Junction Railway
Captain ,Sir John R, Hilton, R.N., Isle of Wight
J. Harney Higson, Esq., merchant, Manchester
Lieutenant-Colonel Director of the College
of Civil Engineers - .
T. D. Johnson, Esq., Aldennary Churehyard, London -
John Joseph Keene, Esq., St.• John's Wood, London, Direitor of the
National Provincial Bank of Ireland
W. King, Esq., Director of the Freemason,s' Life Assuranee Com-
pany • •
George Peter Livius' Esq., the Grove House, St. Cuthbert's, and
Cauldwell Priory, Bedford
Horace W. Meteyard, Esq.,: 8.C.L., Middle Temple, and Chatham-
place ,
Benjamin Oliveira, Esq., F.R.S.' Upper Hyde Park-street, London, a
'Director of the Liverpool; Manchester, and Newcastle Junction
RailwAy
James Orrell, Esq., Culcheth Hall, Kenyon
James Ogden, Esq. M.D., Manchester
David Price, Esq., Manchester
Major James Waller, K.H., St: James's-square
C. J. S. Walker, Esq., Longford; near Manchester
Sir George William Prescott,-Bart., of Theobalds, Ilerts.
(With power-to add to their number.)
ENGINEERS.
Sir John Rennie, F.R.S.
George Remington, Esq., C.E. ' •
BANKERS.
Messrs. Rogers, Olding, and Co., London
National Provincial Bank of England, Manchester
• ' SOLICITORS.
London—Messrs. Sir George Stephen and Hutchinson, 29, Moorgate-
street. -
Manchester—Messrs. Bigson• and Robinson, Cross-street It. B. B.
Cobbett, Esq., Marsden-street.
LOCAL AGENT--Chester—john Walker, Esq. •
SECRETARY—A. Barrett, Esq.
The Committee of Management hereby give notice that no farther
applications for Shares can be attended to, and that they are now
engaged in an examination of the applications received by them.
The allotment will be made immediately after this examination has
been completede

BY: order,
A. BARRETT, Secretary.
29, Moorgate-street, September 1, 1845. .
London, England, 1845-09-01

COURT CIRCULAR.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wale, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice,
walked on the sea-beach on Friday morning.
In the afternoon Prince Alfred and the Princess Alice
were taken an airing in a carriage to Newport. The
Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal rode on ponies
in the pleasur -grounds of Osborne House.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge attended
Divine Service yesterday morning in Grosvenor Chapel,
South Audley-street.
Lord Stanley arrived in town on Saturday from a
visit to the Duke of Rutland.
Viscount Palmerston and Lord Eliot attended Divine
Service yesterday, in the Chapel Royal, St. James's.
The sermon was preached by the Sub-Dean, the lessons
were read by the Rev. Mr. hnapp, and the prayers were
read by the Rev. Mr. Haden.

ARRIVAL of the EXPERIMENTAL
SQUADRON AT CORK.

The Rattler steamer arrived at Cove at nine P.m., on
the 27th, leaving the experimental squadron under
easy sail outside the harbour, where they anchored on
the following morning. The following is stated to be
the summary of their sailing qualities :—The Queen,
three-decker, first ; Albion, two-decker, or Vanguard,
two decker, second ; Canopus, two-decker, or ilkodney,
two-decker, third ; St. Vincent, three-decker, fourth
Trafalgar, fifth ; Superb, two-decker, last. The Trafal-
gar has p!aced all others in the back ground for celerity
in manecuvring.
London, England, 1845-09-01

STIRLING RACES.-THURSDAY.

The Forth Stakes of 20 soy's. each, 10 ft, with 20 added, for
two year olds ; colts Bst 71b ; T.Y.C.

Sir James Bo;well's ch f Sweetheart, walked over.
The Gold Cup of 100 sous. with 50 added, increased by a
Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 soya. each, 10 ft. The
winner to pay 20 sous. towards the expenses, and the
second to save his stake. Two miles.
Mr. W. H. Johnstone's ch f Pythia, 3 yrs...(Kennedy) 1
Mr. J. Merry's b c Pilot, 3 yrs 2
The following also started but were not placed :—Mr.
Wallace ns b c Armytage, 5 yrs—Mr. J. Wauchope's ch f
Amata, 4 yrs—Lord Eglinton's br f Bretwalda, 3 yrs—and
Mr. A. Robertson ns br c The Merry Sandboy. A fine race.
Won by a length.
The Members' Plate of 50 sovs. ; three yrs old, 7st 41b ; four
Bst 51b; five, Bst 121 b ; six, and aged, 9st 21b. Mares and
geldings allowed 31b. Heats, once round and a dis.
Mr. Merry's b c John Harris, 3 yrs (Robinson) 1 1
Capt. W. Boyd's ch c Dog Billy, 4 yrs
Both heats were won by half a length.

The Hunters' Stakes of 3 sous each, with 25 added ; three

3.15, 11st 71b ; six, 12st 41b ; aged, 12st 101 b ; and tho-
rough-bred horses 71bs extra; gentlemen riders. Two
Mr. J. Laing's b m Hygena... (Owner) 1
Mr. Nicoll'b g Christopher, 6 yrs ..
Mr. Ramsay named br g Ravensworth, 5 yrs
A good race.
The Buchanan Stakes of 3 sore. each, with 50 added; three
yrs old, 7st 51b ; four, Bst 21b ; five, Bst 71b ; six and aged,
Bst 101 b. Winners extra. Heats, once round.
Mr. Stonlicuse's b g Saladin, 5 yrs ...... ...( W. Noble) 1 1
Mr. Merry's br h The Basha, 5 yrs...
Mr. Ramsay's b f Surety, 4 yrs 3 3
Both heats won easy.
London, England, 1845-09-01

SOUTHERN MAHRATTA COUNTRY.

We have only a few items of intelligence to record
from this quarter, but the information discloses nothing
of particular importance in a political point of view.
The terrible malady which has this year visited nearly
the whole of the Indian continent, and committed in
many places such frightful havoc, made its appearance
at Re!gam-a and Kelapore as well as other districts of
the Southern Mahratta country, and occasioned sad
ravages amongst the native inhabitants and our sepoy
troops. The European officers, also, did not escape;
and on the 12th and 13th of June Lieutenant Carpen-
dale and Ensign Roberts, of the Bth Madras Native In-
fantry, fell victims to the disease. Soon after these
casualties, a heavy fall of rain—the first burst of the
S.W. Monsoon—took place, and appears almost instan-
taneously to have arrested the progress of the epidemic.
London, England, 1845-09-01

MANCHESTER AND SOUTHAMPTON.

- -
ANDOVER., FRlDAY.—Yesterday a meeting of the inha-
bitants of Andover was held in the Town-hall, pursuant to a
requ.sition most numerously and respectably signed, vatting
upon the Mayor to convene a meeting, for the purpose of con-
sidering the advantages likely to arise to the neighbourhood by
the projected line from Blanchester to Southampton, which is
intended to pass through the valley of Avon, close by the town
of Andover.

Mr. WA LKINSHAW, one of the deputation, explained the
route of the proposed line, and enlarged upon the advantages it
was calculated to confer on the south-western parts of England,
by connecting them with the manufacturing districts of Man
chester and the north. To Andover it would give an easy
and ready access for the population to the neighbouring market{,
and the several fairs in the vicinity, includir.g the important
annual marts of Appleshaw and Weyhill. For some years these
places, the depots of agricultural produce, had been in a state
of decadence, but it only required the means of more frequent
intercourse to prove that that would become the principal point
at which western and northern commerce would centre.

Mr. Etwa ILL, M.P. for the borough, moved the first sesolu-
tion in favour of the line, illustrating its commercial and agri-
cultural advantages in a short address.
Mr. ROhERT FOOTNER. seconded the resolution, which was
carried by acclamation, as were others, proposed and supported
by Messrs. Mortimer, Stebbing, and others.
London, England, 1845-09-01

REAT NORTH} ;RN of FRANCE RAIL-
WAY (ROSAN) tELL'S COMPANY).
A General Meeting of the Sb lareholders will be held To-moißow,
September 2, 1845, at the Lo, idon Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, at
o)2e o'clock. E. L. DEPREZ, Secretary.
63, Moergate-street, Sebt. 1, 1 1845.

CHIMMSFORD AT ND BUI-3,Y RAILWAY.
'The t:'Ornmatee of Di. re! tion beg to announce that the LET-
TERS of A T.LOTMENT have (~ lis day been POSTED.
They at the same time have t'J express their regiet that, in conse-
quence of the very namerous ► prlications that have been made, they
are compelled, in nearly every instance, to allot less than the num-
ber required by those parties - whose applications were entertained,
and in many eases to reject alt nether the names of applicants of the
most undoubted respectability,

The Committee trust that th,
of allotment, uhl accept this e,
their requests not being compile
By order,
61, Moorgate-street, Aug. 19,

me persons who do not receive letters
eplanation as a sufficient apology for
d with.
DANIEL BARTIE, Secret-►ry.
1845.

LONDON, K WAR 1
The Provisional Directors beg
Shares in this undertaking,
and that the letters of allots
They at the same time beg t
sequence of the very numerous
they were compelled ;in very ins
the claims of thoee pnilips whose
in -many cases to rojeot 4i.togeth
of tit, most undoubted .:e„,,,p;':ctabi
The Di.reet.ors tnist the t t.: of
hee.tenti 4I allotment will kecep,
''').-Ih,S7 for tlielr request: not ha
By on
Se-t.
RIXON ant
1 I' . 1.. t.

VICK, LEAMINGTON,
INSTER RAILWAY.

no announce to the Applicants for
that the Allotment is completed,
tion have been this day posted.
o express their regret that in con-
; applications that have been made,
tance to reduce very considerably
applications were entertained, and
r the names of numerous applicants
thy.
e gentlemen who do not receive
this explanation as a sufficient
Phig, pieen complied with.

ler,
SONr, itegistAred Solicitors to the
ompaoy, 20, Jewry-street.

— -
INCENDIAI2.II39.I AT HA:I
day Mr. J. Baker, the prop
Hampton Wick, eluved bills
metropolitan police district, c
apprehension of the person or
the 29th ult., attempted to bur
to two beds, and who also, on
o'clock in the evening, made
tniges by setting fire to a loft,
and straw between the boardir4
The pot.boy was accused of the
ast cessions of the Central Crimi

tPT N '
ofHart Inn,
to be di.persed throughout the
the'lCKW—n Thurs-
ietorhitO—e
Bering a reward of 50/. for the
'mons who, on Tuesday night,
tt down the house by setting fire
the following Saturday, at nine
a further attempt on his pre-
by introducing Inciter matches
separating the stable and loft.
crime, and sent for trial at the
iaal Court, but was acquitted.
understand the Commis-
tbeir last meeting decided—
themselves in dresses of such
no occasion to employ men to
/burn • al. ,
the merchant Prince of
day, from Dublin, with a nu-

CAN IT nr TRUE 1---W:
sioners of Wakeaeld Streets at
" That •o long as the ladies robe
extraordinary length, there was
sweep the streets.."-- Wakefield..
Dwarkannuth Tagore,
India, arrived in Ileliaat on Thur
;serous suite.
London, England, 1845-09-01

MANCHESTER AND BIRMINGHAM
RAILWAY.

At a numerous and influential MEETING of Shareholders in the
above Company, held at the Royal Hotel, Leeds, August 27th, 1845,
CHARLES PEGLER, Esq., in the chair,
It was moved by Jour; LAND, Esq., and seconded by Joss?* GILL,
London, England, 1845-12-29

IMMENSE SALE OF LAMPS AT HALF-PRICE.

JLARK and COMPANY, 447, West Strand,
beg to announce that they intend making extensive alterations
in their establishment, and, in consequence, are compelled to dispose
of a large portion of their immense and excellent stock of lamps.
The stock consists of the New Light, Clark's Patent Carcel 011 Lamp
(the best oil lamp ever made), Solar Lamps, and all other oil lamps.
Young's Vesta Spirit Lamp, the Gem Spirit Lamps, Oil and Candle
Chandeliers, Candelabras, and Ormolu Candlesticks, and richly cut
Lustres ; Palmer's Magnum Candle Lamps, and every description of
Palmer's and Clark's Candle Lamps that can be required. In fact,
their immense variety provides a choice for all, and gives all satisfac-
tion. The whole will be sold considerably under the usual charges.
The reduction in prices commence Tuesday, 16th December, and
will only continue one month, or perhaps less.
Please write down Address, CLARK and Co., 447, WEST STRAND,
the Immense Lamp Depot.
London, England, 1845-12-29

LATEST COMMERCIAL NEWS.

NEW YORK, DEC. 15 —The. Cotton market is firmer, and
a shade higher rates are obtained.
Flour.—Western Canal flour is in demand for export at
6 dols. 25 c., but holders refuse to sell any more at this
price. 4,000 barrels mixed brands sold for shipment at
6 dols. 31i c., and several lots for home use at 6 dols. 37i c.
Nothing of importance was done in Southern flour ; prices
may be quoted at 6 dols. 25 c. to 6 dols. 3711 c. for common
brands, and 7 dols. 121- c. to 7 dols. 25 c. for Richmond City
Mills.

Corn is id-demand for export; 8,000 bushels Southern sold
at 82 c. weight, and 3,000 bushels Northern at 80 c. weight.
Rye ranges from 81 c. to 81 c., with a fair demand. Northern
oats are plenty, and dull at 49 cents.
Exchange on England, 108 to 1083.
Great fluctuations have taken place in all United States
stocks; the usual schemes of Bears have been worked, and
the Oregon question made the matter of danger.

CANADA.
The Canadian papers contains but little news. The Saint
Lawrence was closed entirely at last advices, and business
appeared suspended.
The departure of Lord Metcalfe is universally regretted.
The Quebec Gazette of the sth says, that for the previous
eight days the weather had been more severe in that city
than it was in the frightful climate of Moscow in 1812.
The thermometer was down to ten degrees below zero, and
the snow lies in heaps more than fifteen feet deep, and then
falling so thick that it was impossible to see at a distance of
a few feet. " The broad St. Lawrence is not only covered
with floating ice, but it is heaped one piece above another,
rendering it almost impossible even for the hardy canoemen
of Point Levy to cross."
London, England, 1845-12-29

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY TILEATRE.

The Greatest Hit ever made at the Surrey Theatre—The New
Drama and Pantomime triumphant—Hurrah!
THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE MENDICANT SON* ' or, The Jew of
Southwark. Supported by Messrs. Hughes, Johnson, Rogers,
Cowell, Maynard, Lewis, Heslop ; Mesdames H. Vining, Martin,
and Daly.
After which, a new Grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND THE OLD WITCH OF TEDDINGTON ; or,
The Golden Days of Good Queen Bess. Harlequin, Mr. Cormack;
Columbine, Miss Smithyss ; Clown, Mr. Paul Herring ; Pantaloon,
Mr. Anderson; Sprite, Mr. Stilt.
London, England, 1845-12-29

CHRIS CMAS HOLIDAYS,

ROYAL POL Y TECIIN INSTITUTION,
Lectures for this period of the year, by Dr. Ryan and
Professor Rachoffner in CHEMISTRY and NATURAL PHILO-
SOPHY will be illustrated by interesting and brilliant experiments.
A Lecture en the PREVALENT DISEASE 1 POTATOES will Ue
delivered by Dr. Ryan, and also on the ATMOSPHERIC RAIL-
WAY, by Frofessor Bachoffner, a Working Model of which, car-
rying several persons, is exhibited daily. The additions to the
OPAQUE MICROSCOPE, DISSOLVING VIEWS, and CHROMA-
TROPE are very effective. The PHYSIOSCOPE. Submarine Ex-
periments by means of the DIVER and DIVING BELL. Among
the various additions to the Working Models is Coleman's NEW
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE, for ascending aid de-
scending Inclined 'Planes. A magnificent • Collection of TROPICAL
FRUITS. Mr. Dowse, the celebrated Flute Player, will take part
in the Music, conducted by Dr. Wallis. Open from Eleven to Half-
past Five, an.t from Seven to Half-past Ten in the Evening.
Admission. One Shilling. Schools, Ilia-price.

riIHE MAMMOTH IMRSE -MR. CARTER,
1 the Lion King, respectfully informs the nobility, gentry, and
the public, that Isis Mammoth Horse is now entirely recovered from
the effects of the late accident, and that he will be Exhibited for a
w days only at the EGYPTIAN lIALL, Piccadilly, from 11 ♦.M.
9 r.m. Admission Is. The thousands of ladies and gentlemen
who have recently seen this remarable animal, have expressed their
admiration and astonishment at his wonderful size aid perfect sym-
metry. This remarkable horse is 20 hands in height, and weighs
2,5001b5.
London, England, 1845-12-29

MARY LEBONE VESTRY.

THE CORN LAWS, &c.—Yesterday, at the meeting of
he Marylebone Vestry, the Rev. Dr. Spry, the Rector,
n the chair,

Mr. FLooD, the Vestry-clerk, stated that the petition
to the Queen, calling upon her Majesty to convene
Parliament for the purpose of carrying out a total and
immediate repeal of the corn-laws, recently adopted
by the Vestry, and laid for sice'mature at the Courthouse
and Workhouse, and that it had already received the
signatures of 7,000 out of the 12,000 ratepayers in the
parish.—(Cheer..)
The following gentlemen were then nominated as a
deputation to present the address to the Queen, viz., the
Rector, Dr. Spry ; Mr. Hume, M.P. ; Mr. Williams,
M.P. ; and the borough Members, Sir B. Hall and Sir
C. Napier.
SIR JAMES GRAHAM AND THE POOR-LAW COMMIS-
SIONERB,—The letter of Sir James Graham, together
with the whole of the correspondecce which has taken
place between the Home Secretary and Mr. Hume, on
the subject of the formation of Marylebone into union
with other parishes, as the North Western Metropolitan
Asylum District, were brought before the vestry.
Communications were also read from the parishes of
St. Luke, Chelsea, St. James's, and St. Margaret's, and
St. John's, Westminster, repudiating the power 9f the
Poor-law Commissioners, and expressive of a determina-
tion to co •operate in resistance to the Commissioners'
order.

The reading of these documents were received with
general cheering by the vestry.
Mr. HumE congratulated the vestry on the general
tenor of the communication, and expressed a most de-
cided opinion that the Commissioners were acting ille-
gally. The Act which provides for the entire manage-
ment of the poor of that parish not having been repealed,
they were exempt from the late amended Poor-law Act.
Sir JAMES HAMILTON and the rector addressed thy•
vestry, and a resolution for the reappointment of a joint-
committee to wait again upon the Commissioners was
unanimously carried.
London, England, 1845-12-29

Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street,

PEOPLE'S JOURNAL. —On SATURDAY,
the 3d of January, 1846, will be Issued, No 1., Price THREE-
HALFPENCE, of the PEOPLE'S JOURNAL, an Illustrated Weekly
Periodical, combining Amusement, General Literature and Instruc-
ion, with an earnest and business-like inquiry into the best means
of satisfying the Claims of Industry. Among the more important
arrangements already made, the Proprietors take the earliest op-
portunity of announcing,
I.—Lectures to the Working Classes, by W. J. Fox, revised by the
author for regular weekly publication in the " People's Journal,"
immediately after their delivery.
2.—Tales for the People, by Mary Howitt.
3.—Eminent Living Persons :—What have they done for the
People ? The Literature by William Howitt and others; the Por-
traits by Miss M. Oinks ; the Engravings by Linton.—No. I, Charles
Dickens.

4.—Scenes from Society ; the Literature by Angus B. Reach, and
others ; the Designs by Kenny Meldows ; the engravings by Linton.
s.—Poetry fbr the People ; by Mary Howitt, Ebenezer Elliott, and
others.

6.—Homes for the People, with Designs and Estimates.
Published at the " Artisan" Office, Wellington-street North,
Strand ; where all Communications, Advertisements, Bcoks, Pr;nts,
and Music, &c., tbr Review, may be addressed ; and where Prospec-
tuses may be obtained.

IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING NEW WORK ON OREGON

AND CALIFORNIA.

On the 3lst, vie* Illustrations by Day and Hagho, and a valuable
Map, octavo,
CAPTAIN FREMONT'S NARRATIVE of
the EXPLORING EXPEDITION to the ROCKY MOUN-
TAINS In the year 1842, and to OREGON and NORTH CALIFOR-
NIA. la the years 1843-4. By order of the United States Govern-
ment.

This work, besides containing the most accurate and authentic in-
formation, from actual official survey, will be found extremely inte-
resting ■s a graphic description of novel and exciting scenes and
adventures.

Also, Gratis with the above, or separate, price ad., A POPULAR
LECTURE ON OREGON. By Hon. C. CUSHING, late Minister
t• China.
Wiley and Putnam, 6, Waterloo-place ; and at all the Booksellers.

On the Ist of January, price 33. 6d., Vol. 11. of
FOREST AND GAME-LAW TALES,
By HARRIET MARTINEAU.

CoNTENTS :-
1. The Bishop's Flock and the Bishop's Hord
2. Heathendom in Christendom.
3. Four Tears at Maude Chapel Farm.
To he completed in Three Volumes.
Edward Mozon, 44, Dover street.

THE WEATHER.--Sax OFFICE, DEc. 28.
THFEMOMETER, Lowest, 39; Highest, 44; Noon, 47.
WIND W.S.W. to W.N.W., fresh and rainy.
BAROMETER, 29.60. The Barometer has fallen more
than half an inch since Saturday.

MOD WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAT.
3forning .. 39 minutes after 1 Evening 3 minutes after 2.

4,,*4•
4)4,20,
•
• •
London, England, 1845-12-29

LATEST COMMERCIAL NEWS.

NEW Yonx, DEC. 15.—The Cotton market I; firmer, and
a shade higher rates are obtained.
Flour.—Western Canal flour is in demand for export at
6 dols. 25 c., but holders refuse to sell any more at this
price. 4,000 barrels mixed brands sold for shipment at
6 dols. 3li c., and several lots for home use at 6 dols. 37i c.
Nothing of importance was done in Southern flour ; prices
may be quoted at 6 dols. 25 c. to 6 dols. 371 c. for common
brands, and 7 dols. 12 c. to 7 dols. 25 c. for Richmond City

Corn is in demand for export; 8,000 bushels Southern sold
at 82 c. weight, and 3,000 bushels Northern at 80 c. weight.
Rye ranges from 81 c. to 82 c., with a fair demand. Northern
oats are plenty, ind dull at 49 cents.
Exchange on England, 108 to 1081.
Great fluctuations have taken place in all United States
stocks; the usual schemes of Bears have been worked, and
the Oregon question made the matter of danger.

CANADA.
The Canadian papers contains but little news. The Saint
Lawrence was closed entirely at last advices, and business
appeared suspended.
The departure of Lord Metcalfe is universally regretted.
The Quebec Gazette of the sth says, that for the previous
eight days the weather had been more severe in that city
than It was in the frightful climate of Moscow in 1812.
The thermometer was down to ten degrees below zero, and
the snow lies in heaps more than fifteen feet deep, and then
falling so thick that it was impossible to see at a distance of
a few feet. "The broad St. Lawrence is not only covered
with floating ice, but it is heaped one piece above another,
rendering it almost impossible even for the hardy canoemen
of Point Levy to cross."
London, England, 1845-12-29

CA SIBR IDl7lt - LI NE.-DOWN TRAINS.

Two additional Trains, consisting of First, Second, and Third
Class Carriages, will leave London for Hertford and intermediate
Stations, at 10.30 was., and 1 30 P.M. respectively, every day
except Sundays.
The Trains leaving London for Hertford at Twelve o'clock Moon,
and 4.30, and Seven o'Clock Evening, will consist of First, Second,
and Third Class Carriages, and not First and Second Class only as
heretofore, and will stop, if required, to take up or set down passen-
gers at any of the intermediate Stations.

- The 2.30. P.M. Train from London to Ely and intermediate Stations
will have First and Second Class Carriages attached, in addition to
Third Class, as at present.
London, England, 1845-12-29

MIDLAND RAILWAY.-NOTTINGHAM
and LINCOLN, and SYSTON and PETERBOROUGII
RAILWAYS.

TO TIMBER MERCEANTS—CONTRACT FOR SLEEPERS.
The Directors are prepared to receive TENDERS for 150,000
SLEEPERS, to consist either of sound Baltic timber, or of sound
well-grown larch.
Length, 8 ft. 6 in. If of Baltic timber, the sleepers must be cut
either of a triangular form out of balks 13 inches square, with the
arrisses taken off, or of a rectangular form, of the scantling of
8 x 5 If of larch, they must be of not less area at the smallest
end than 10 x 5, half round, measured within the bark.
The Tender must be for not less than 20,000, to be delivered at the
following places :-
70,000 at Gainsborough.
25,000 at Boston or Spalding.
20,000 at Wisbeach.
35,000 at Syston, or on any part of the Melton Canal between
Syston and Melton.
One-half on or before the tat of March, 1846 ; the remaining half
on or before the tat May, 1846.
The Tenders must be delivered to the Secretary not later than Ten
o'clock on MONDAY, the sth of January, on the morning of which
day they will be taken into consideration.
By order, J. F. BELL, Secretary.
Derby, 16th December, 1845. •
London, England, 1845-12-29

PESIIAWUR.

Our latest news from Peshawur affords little more than
confirmation and details of what we had previously heard rid
Lahore. The date of Sirdar Tej Singh's final departure from
his Government is stated to have beer the 27th of September,
Dueercea Khad accompanying him as previously noted, under
a guard of 300 suwars. Sirdar Tej Singh met his succes•or,
Shere Singh Attareewallab, on the banks of the Indus, where
he introduced to the latter the chief officers whom he had
employed during his rule, and recommended them to his con-
sideration. Shere Singh hadnot reached the capital on the 3d
of October, and General Goordut Singh was officiating for him
until his arrival. Shere Singh had, however, assumed the
functions of governor, and sent orders to release all the pri-
soners in the gaols, which were complied with, except in the
instance of 17 men of the Ram Gole battalion, implicated in
the murder of the late Sirdar Maha Singh. Sirdar Peer
Mahomed had been successfully engaged in operations against
some refractory villages in the neighbourhood of Hustnuggur.
The cholera has, to appearance, ceared its ravages in Pesha-
wur, the last victim of any note being the wife of Prince
Mahomed Hasheem.—Delhi Gazette, Nov. 15.
London, England, 1845-12-29

--
THE LATE ACCIDENT ON THE NORFOLK RAILWAY,
NEAR Tiu Friday Mr. R. E. Clarke, coroner for
the borough of Thetford, held an inquest at that place for
the investigation of the circumstances attending the death of
Richard Pickering, the engine-driver, and William Hedger,
the fireman, who were killed on Wednesday afternoon by
the accident which occurred at Kilvers; one, when the train
ran off the road. Several witnesses were examined, but there
was no distinct proof as to the cause of the train going off
the rails. As the guards with the train were too much
injured to attend, the inquest was adjourned until such time
as they shall be well enough to be present. The body of
Hedger was shockingly bruised. One of his legs was torn
from it, and broken in three places. The poor fellow died in
great agony, begging the persons around him to deprive him
of life in order to terminate his sufferings.
CAERLEON.—Amoscrous FRAUD.—A flagrant im-
position has been tried upon the benevolent in this neigh-
bourhood, which there is every reason to suppose has been
successful in some instances. An artful dodger has brought
round a petition, purporting to be for the admission of the
bearer into the Blind Asylum, Bristol. The paper has several
forged signatures attached, as well as the names of some
charitable gentlemen, who were induced to subscribe in con
sequence of the knave presenting false recommendatory
letters,' bearing the forged signature of an estimable divine,
who feels deeply hurt that so base a use should be made of
his name. A similar swindle was tried about three months
ago, upon other pretences, and there is every reason to be-
lieve, by the same parties. The police are on the alert, and
it is probable the swindlers may be compelled to spend a
portion of their Christmas holidays on the wheel.—Mon-
mouthshire Merlin.
PUSEYITE LIBERALITY.---The Rev. Humphrey
Jackson, rector of Holt, has intimated to the principal
Wesleyans in the parish, his determination not to re-
ceive any more subscriptions for the benefit of the
Lying-in• Charity in the town, as his conscience will not
allow him to relieve a Dissenter. He also, for the same
reason, refuses to unite with them in the management of
the Benevolent Society, which association is the means
of rendering great assistance to the distressed poor,
during the winter months.—Norfolk News.
London, England, 1845-12-29

IMMENSE SALE OF LAMPS AT NALF-PRICE.

CLARK and COMPANY, 447, West Strand,
beg to announce that they intend making extensive alterations
In their establishment, and, in consequence, are compelled to dispose
of a large portion of their immense and excellent stock of lamps.
The stock consists of the New Light, Clark's Patent Carcel Oil Lamp
(the best oil lamp ever made), Solar Lamps, and all other oil lamps.
Young's Vosta Spirit Lamp, the Gem Spirit Lamps, Oil and Candle
Chandeliers, Candelabras, and Ormolu Candlesticks, and richly cut
Lustres ; Palmer's Magnum Candle Lamps, and every description of
Palmer's and Clark's Candle Lamps that can be required. In fact,
their immense variety provides a ehoice for all, and gives all satisfac-
tion. The whole will be sold considerably under the usual charges.
The reduction in prices commence Tuesday, 16th December, and
will only continue one month, or perhaps less.
Please write down Address, CLARK and Co., 447, WEST STRAND,
the 1 mmense Lamp Depot.

AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, THE CHURCH.
AB. SAVORY and SONS, Goldsmiths, 14,
• Cornhill, London, opposite the Bank, have finished a few
splendid Pieces of PLATE, suitable for presentation to Gentlemen
connected with either of the above pursuits or professions, to which
they invite the attention of Committees who are In search of valuable
testimonials for such occasions.
London, England, 1845-12-29

PESHAWUR.

Our latest news from Peshawur affords little more than
confirmation and details of what we had previously heard via
Lahore. The date of Sirdar Tej Singh's final departure from
his Government is stated to have been the 27th of September,
Dbeercea Kh ad accompanying him as previously noted, under
a guard of 300 snwars. Sirdar Tej Singh met his succes-or,
Shere Singh Attareewallah, on the banks of the Indus, where
he introduced to the latter the chief officers whom he had
employed during his rule, And recommended them to his con-
sideration. Shere Singh had not reached the capital on the 3d
of October, and General Goordut Singh was officiating for him
until his arrival. Shere Singh had, however, assumed the
functions of governor, and sent orders to release all the pri-
soners in the gaols, which were complied with, except in the
instance of 17 men of the Ram Gole battalion, implicated in
the murder of the late Sirdar Maha Singh. Sirdar Peer
Mahomed had been successfully engaged in operations against
some refractory villages in the neighbourhood of Huetnuggur.
The cholera has, to appearance, ceared its ravages in Pesha-
wur, the last victim of any note being the wife of Prince
Mahomed Hasheem.—Delhi Gazette, Nov. 15.
London, England, 1845-12-29

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS,

ROYAL POLY TELINIG INSTITUTION,
Lectures for this period of the year, by Dr. Ryan and
Professor Bachoffner in CHEMISTRY and NATURAL PHILO-
SOPHY will be illustrated by interesting and brilliant experiments.
A Lecture on the PREVALENT DISEASE In POTATOES will be
delivered by Dr. Ryan, and also on the ATMOSPHERIC RAIL-
WAY, by Professor. Bachoffner, a Working Model of which, car-
rying several persons, is exhibited daily. The additions to the
OPAQUE MICROSCOPE, DISSOLVING VIEWS, and CHROMA-
TROPE are very effective. The PHYSIOSCOPE. Submarine Ex-
periments by means of the DIVER and DIVING BELL. Amen
the various additions to the Working Models is eeleman's NEW
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE, for ascending and de-
scending Inclined Planes. A magnificent Collection of TROPICAL
FRUITS. Mr. Dowse, the celebrated Flute Player, will take part
in the Music, conducted by Dr. Wallis'. Open from Eleven to Half-
past Five, aril from Seven to Half-past Ten in the Evening.
Adnessien, One Shilling. Schools, Half-price.