1 THE ALTAR, THRONE, AND LAND WE LIVE IN. N°- 612. WORCESTER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1846. PRICE 5d. TARLING'S METALLIC INK. NOTWITHSTANDING THE unceasing efforts of other Ink Makers to produce an article having the approved attributes of TARLING'S METALLIC INK, it is still unrivalled. Its beautiful and permanent colour, extreme fluidity, and consequent adaptation to the steel pen, render it superior to all others. London : manufactured by H. J. Tarling, and sold wholesale bv Parsons, Fletcher, and Co., Printing Ink Manufacturers, & c., 22, Bread Street. May be had through any Stationer, in Six- penny Half- pint, Pint, and Quart Bottles. Worcester: Deigbton and Co., Stratford, and Eaton and Son. Tewkesbury : Bennett, and Jenner. Ledbury : Bagster. WEBB'S AFRICAN POMATUM, FOR RINGWORM & C. THIS simple but effectual remedy has raised itself into an extensive sale, solely by its extraordinary powers of rapidly destroying the Impetigo or Ringworm, which appears on the head and other parts of the body. It is perfectly safe in its use, and has constantly cured where all Medical means have failed. This Pomatum has also been found most efficacious in the cure of Scald Head, Shingles, and in removing Warts, Pimples, and other diseases caused from worms, or insects in the human skin ; it will also extirpate those disfigure- ments to the face called Grubs or Black Worms. Sold in Pots, 2s. 9d. each. And HARRISON'S PILE LOZENGES, ( an internal applica- tion). This cheap and easy Remedy has had the sanction of so many years' experience, that it is needless to enlarge on its superior efficacy. It may be proper, however, to mention, that it is perfectly harmless to the most tender constitution; and pregnant women may take it with the utmost safety, as it has never yet been known to fail of success. Sold at 2s. 6d. per Packet. Also THOMAS'S UNGUENTUM, or Ointment for the Piles. ( An external application.) May be used where the Piles are more external; it has been long used with unvarying success, and never fails in allaying all inflammation and pain, quickly dispersing the Hcemorroids. Sold in Pots at 13.4d. Wholesale agent, Mr. J. SANGER, 150, Oxford Street, and may be procured of Mrs. Deighton, High Street, Worcester, and all respectable Medicine Vendeis throughout the country. FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, FT^ HE manifold advantages to the Heads of Families 1 from the possession of a Medicine of known efficacy, that may be resorted to with confidence, and used with success in cases of temporary sickness, occurring in families, more or less, every day, are so obvious to all, that no question can be raised of its importance to every householder in the kingdom. From among numerous testimonials, the following is respectfully submitted :— " To Mr. Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London. " No. 5, David- street, Regent- road, Manchester, " March 12,1842. « Sir,— I have much satisfaction in communicating to you the result of my experience after repeated trials of FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, and I feel it but justice to state, that in the course of many years' trial of various Aperient Medicines, I have never found results at once so salutary and efficient in the relief of the system from redundant bile, & c. & c., with so little inconvenience; I am, therefore, warranted in declaring that they supply to me a means long wanting of being able to recommend to families, schools, and especially mercantile men, whether at the desk or on the road, a most valuable resource in an occasional medicine. And I shall take credit to myself if, pn giving this testimony, 1 am the means of making Frampton's Pills more generally known and appreciated. " I am, Sir, respectfully yours, " WILLIAM SMITH." The unprecedented sale of these Pills, arising from the earnest recommendations of the many thousands who have derived benefit from their use, render any lengthened comment un- necessary. They are not put forth as a cure for all diseases to which mankind is liable, but for Bilious and Liver Complaints, with their well known attendants, Bilious and Sick Head- ache, Pain and Oppression after meals, Giddiness, Dizziness, Singing Noise in Head and Ears, Drowsiness, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Wind, Spasms, & c. Two or three doses will convince the afflicted of their salutary effects. The stomach will speedily regain its strength; a healthy action of the Liver, Bowels, and Kidneys, will rapidly take place ; and instead of listlessness, heat, pains, and jaun- diced appearance, strength, activity, and renewed health, ex- tending to good old age, will be the result of taking taking this medicine, according to the directions accompanying each box. Sold by T. Prout, 229, Strand, London, price Is. l; jd. and 2s. 9d. per box ; also by his appointment by Stratford, Deighton, Anderson, and Lea and Perrins, Worcester; May, Evesham; Maund, and Haines, Bromsgrove; Penneli, Kidderminster; Morris, Bewdley; Williams, Stourport; Hollier, Dudley; Wright and Anthony, Hereford ; Nicholas, and Lake, Bridg- north ; Kendall, Stratford ; and by the Venders of Medicines generally throughout the Kingdom. Ask for FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, and observe the name and address " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London,' on the Government Stamp. ON THE CONCEALED CAUSE OF CONSTITUTIONAL OR ACQUIRED DEBILITIES OF THE GENERATIVE SYSTEM. " THE SILENT FRIEND," NINETEENTH EDITION. Price 2s. Cd., and sent free to any part of the United Kingdom, in a Sealed Envelope, from the Establishment, on receipt of 3s. 6d. in Postage btaaips. A MEDICAL WORK on the INFIRMITIES OF THE GENERATIVE SYSTEM, in both sexes; being an Enquiry into the concealed cause that destroys physical energy. und the ability of manhood, ere vigour has established her empire; with observations on the baneful effects of SOLITARY INDULGENCE and INFECTION; Local and Constitutional WEAKNESS, NERVOUS IRRITATION, CONSUMPTION and on the partial or total EXTINCTION OF THE REPRO- DUCTIVE POWERS ; WITH MEANS OK RESTORATION ; tile itis- tructive effects of Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Strictures, and Secondary Symptoms are explained in a familiar manner ; the Work is EMBELLISHED WITH TEN FINE COLOURED ENGRAV- INGS, on Steel, representing the deleterious iniiuence of Mercury on the skin, by eruptions on the head, face, and body ; with APPROVED MODE OP CUBE for both sexes ; followed by Observations on the Obligations of MARRIAGE, and healthy perpetuity ; with direc- tions for the removal of certain Disqualifications; the whole pointed out to suffering humanity as a " SILENT FRIEND," to be consulted without exposure, and with assured confidence of Miccess, & ^ pERRy & CO., CONSULTING SURGEONS, Published by the Authors, and sold by Strange, 21. Paternoster Row ; Hannay & Co., 63, Oxford- street; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall- street, London ; Newton, 16 and 19, Church- street, Rawl Churcli- strect, Liverpool; Ingram, Market- street, Manchester; I). Camp- bell, 136, Argyle- street, Glasgow ; R. Lindsay, 11, Elms row, Edinburgh ; Powell, 10. We.- tmoreland- street, Dublin ; Deighton, Worcester; Penneli, Kidderminster: Bromley, Kidderminster; and by all Booksellers and Patent Medicine Venders in town and country. Part I. of this Work is particularly addressed to those who are prevented from forming a Matrimonial Alliance, throjge fear of certain disqualifications for the discharge of the sacred obligations of marriage, and to the thoughtless youth, whose follies, ( to speak mildly,) have entailed upon him debility, and disfiguring disease in their worst forms ; therefore the Silent Friend will be found an available introduction to the means of perfect and secret restora- tion to Manhood. Part II. treats perspicuously upon those forms of diseases, either in their primary or secondary state, arising from infection, showing how numbers, who through temporary remissness or fastidious feeling, neglect to obtain competent medical aid, entail upon themselves years of misery and suffering, and of which ulti mately those dearest to them, are innocent but equal participators. THE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM Is a gentle stimulant and renovator of the impaired functions of life, and is exclusively directed to the cure of such complaints as arise from a disorganization of the Generative System, whether constitutional or acquired, loss of sexual power, and debility prising from syphilis: and is calculated to afford decided relief to those who by early Indulgence in solitary habits have weakened the powers of their system, and fallen into a state of chronic debility, by which the constitution is left in a deplorable state, and that nervous mentality kept up which places the individual in a state of anxiety for the remainder of life. Constitutional weakness, sexual debility, obstinate gleets, excesses, irregularity, obstructions of certain evacuations total impotency and barrenness, are effectually removed by this invaluable medicine. Price lis., or four at lis. in one Bottle for 33s., by which lis. are saved. The cases of Syriacum or Concentrated Detersive Essence can only be had at 19, Berners Street, Oxford Street, London ; whereby there is a saving of £ 1. I2s., and the Patient is entitled to receive advice without a fee, which advantage is applicable only to those who remit £ 5 for a packet. A minute detail of the case is necessaiy. THE CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, AN Aim- SYPHILITIC REMEDY for searching out and purifying the diseased humours of the blood ; conveying its active principles throughout the body, even penetrating the minutest vessels, removing all corruptions and contaminations, and impurities from the vital stream,— eradicating the morbid virus ; and radically expelling it through the skin. Price lis. or four bottles in one for 33s., by which lis. is saved, also in £ 5 cases, to be had only at the London Establishment. VENEKEAL CONTAMINATION, if not at first eradicated, will often remain secretly lurking in the system for years, and, although for a while undiscovered, at length break out upon the unhappy indi- vidual in its most dreadful forms; or else, unseen, internally endanger the very vital organs of existence. To those suffering from the conscquences which this disease may have left behind in the form of SECONDARY SYMPTOMS, eruptions of the skin, blotches on the head and face, ulcerations and enlargement of the throat tonsils, and threatened destruction of the nose, palate, & c., nodes on the shin bones, or any of those painfu! affections arising from the dangerous effects of the indiscriminate use of mercury, or the evils of an imperfect cure, the CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE will be found to be attended with the most astonishing effects in checking the ravages of the disorder, removing all scorbutic com- plaints, and effectually re- establishing the health of the constitu- tion. To persons entering upon the responsibilities of matrimony, and who ever had the misfortune during their more youthful days to be affected with any form of these diseases, a previous course of this medicine is highly essential and of the greatest importance, as more serious affections are visited upon an innocent wife and offspring, from a want of these simple precautions, than perhaps half the'world is aware of ; for, it must be remembered, where the fountain is polluted, the streams that flow from it cannot be pure. Messrs. PERRY expect, when consulted by letter, the usual Fee of One Pound, addressed to the London Establishment, with- out which no notice whatever can be taken of the communication. Patients are requested to he as minute as possible in the detail of their cases, as to the duration of the complaint, the svmptoms, age, habits of living, and general occupation. Medicines can be forwarded to any part of the world : no difficulty can occur, as they will be securely packed, and carefully protected from observation. PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, Price 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lis. per Box. The most certain and effectual cure ever discovered for every stage and symptom of the Venereal Disease, in both sexes, includ- ing Gonorrhoea, Gleets, Secondary Symptoms, and Strictures. Messrs. R. & L. Perry & Co., Surgeons, may be consulted as usual at No. 19, Berners- street, Oxford- street, London, daily, punc- tually from Eleven in the Morning until Eight in the Evening, and on Sundays from Eleven till One. Only one personal visit is required from a country patient, to enable Messrs. PERRY and Co., to give such advice as will be the means of effecting a permanent " and effectual cure, after all other means have proved ineffectual. Medicine Venders can be supplied by most of tlie Wholesale Patent Medicine Houses in London. Agent for Worcester A. DEIGHTON, Journal Office Kidderminster... THOS. PENNELL, Bookseller, Where may be had the " SILENT FRIEND," THE CHELTENHAM HYDROPATHIC INSTITUTION, AT SHERBORNE VILLA, and SHERBORNE HOUSE, is now Re- opened, with considerable improve- ments in the BATHS, DOUCHES, & c., under the direction of Mr. HARNETT, whose experience and knowledge of the treatment both in Germany and in England entitles him to the confidence of the Patients. Board, & c., in the Establishments, with the treatment, medical attendance, & c., £ 2. 12s, 6d. per week. Persons of limited means will be received at £ 1. 6s. per week. Out Patients will receive the full treatment at from £ 1. Is. to 12s. per week. Single Baths, Douches, & c., may be had. There is also employed at this Institution, in all cases where it is applicable, the celebrated Hemospasique Appareil,— invented by Dr. Junod, and recommended by the principal Physicians in Paris, & c., for local inflammations, and com- plaints arising from the fulness of blood and obstructed circulation. The blood and fluids are drawn from the diseased part to the arms or legs, thus giving instant relief, without pain or inconvenience; and supersedes bleeding, blistering, leeches, & c. The combined treatment is eminently adapted to the cure of Apoplexy, Paralysis, Tic Doloreux, Pulmonary Complaints, Nervous " and Mental Diseases, & c. Persons desirous of satisfying themselves of the agreeableness and efficacy of the treatment, will be furnished with Board and Lodging only on the most reasonable terms. H. TAYLOR, ESQ., M. R. C. S., Resident Surgeon. EXTRAORDINARY CURES BY HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT A Wonderful Cure of dreadful Ulcerous Sores in the Face and Leg, in Prince Edward Island. The Truth of this Statement was duly attested before a Magistrate. IHUGH MACDONAT. D, of Lot 55, in King's County, do a hereby declare that a most wonderfal preservation of my life has been effected by the use of Holloway's Pills and Oint- ment ; and I furthermore declare that I was very much afflicted with Ulcerous Sores in my Face and Leg; so severe was my complaint, that the greater part of my nose and the roof of my mouth was eaten away, and my leg had three large ulcers on it, and that I applied to several medical gentlemen, who prescribed for me, but I found no relief. My strength was rapidly failing every day, and the malady on the increase; when I was induced to try Holloway's Medicines. After taking two or three boxes, I experienced so much relief, and found the progress of the disease was so much arrested, that I was enabled to resume my ordinary labours in the field. The sores which were so disagreeable and repulsive to behold are now nearly all healed. Having received such truly beneficial aid, I feel myself bound to express my gratitude to the person by whose means I have thus been restored from the pitiable and misesable state I was in; and for the sake of humanity make known my case, that others similary situated might be relieved. ( Signed) HUGH MACDONALD. This declaration made before me, at Bay Fortune, the 3rd day of September, 1845. JOSEPH COFFIN, Justice of the Peace. The above case of Hugh Macdonald, of Lot 55, came person- ally under my observation; and when he first applied to me to get some of the medicines I thought his case utterly hopeless, and told him that his malady had got such hold that it was only throwing his money away to use them. He however persisted in trying them, and to my astonishment, I find what ire has aforesaid stated to be perfectly correct, and consider the case to be a most wonderful cure. ( SignedJ WILLIAM UNDERHAY, Bay Fortune. A Cure of Ringworm of Four Years Standing. Copy of a Letter from Mrs. Grace Moro, 6, Hemlock Court, Carey Street, London, 6th November, 1845. To Professor HOLLOWAY. SIR,— About four years ago my little girl caught the Ring- worm, and although I have ever since had advice from many doctors, and tried every means to get rid of it, yet I was unable to do so. About three weeks ago I was induced to try some of your Pills and Ointment, and I am most happy to say the result has been a perfect cure- ( Signed) GRACE MORO. Skin Diseases, peculiar to any part of the Globe, may be effectually Cured by the use of these celebrated Medicines. Cure of a Desperate Case of Erysipelas. Copy of a Letter from Mr. Joseph Gildon, jun., a Farmer, East Kent, near Spiisby, Lincolnshire, 8th April, 11) 46. To Professor HOLLOWAY. SIR,— I have the gratification to announce to you a most wonderful cure wrought upon myself, by the use of your Oint- ment and Pills. I had a severe attack of Erysipelas in my right foot, which extended along my ankle, and was attended with swelling and inflammation to an alarming degree, insomuch that I was unable to move without the use oi crutches. I con- sulted a very eminent Physician, besides other medical men, but to no purpose. At last I tried your Ointment and Pills, when, strange to say, in less than two weeks the swelling and inflammation gradually subsided to such a degree that I was enabled to pursue my daily avocation, to the utter surprise and amazement of those who were acquainted with my case, seeing that I was cured so quickly. I and my family are well known here, as my father holds his farm under the Rev. J. Spence, Rector of our parish. ( Signed) JOSEPH GILDON. The Testimony of Dr. Bright, of Ely Place, Holborn, as to the Extraordinary Power of Holloway'' s Ointment in the Cure of Ulcerated Sores. Extract of a Letter from the above celebrated Physician. To Professor HOLLOWAY. SIR,— I think it but an act of justice to inform you that I have tried your Ointment in several old cases of Ulcerated Sore Legs, which for a considerable time had resisted every kind of treatment, but which were afterwards effectually cured by its use. In the treatment of Bad Breasts I have also found your Ointment of the greatest service. Indeed, from my practical knowledge, I conceive it to be a most invaluable remedy. ( Signed) RICHARD BRIGHT, M. D. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT will Cure any cases of Bad Legs, Ulcerous Sores, Bad Breasts, Sore Nipples, Cancers, Tumours, Swellings, Contracted or Stiff Joints, Gout, Rheu- matism, Lumbago, Burns, Scalds, Chilblains, Chapped Hands and Lips, Bunions, Soft Corns, Piles, the bite of Moschettoes, Sand Flies, Chiego Foot, Yaws, Coco Bay, and all Skin Diseases common to Europe, or to the East and West Indies, or other tropical climes. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS should be taken in most instances when using the Ointment, in order to purify the blood and invigorate the system. Sold at the establishment of Professor HOLLOWAY, 244, Strand, near Temple Bar, London, and by most all respectable Druggists and Dealers in Medicines throughout the civilized world, at the following prices in Pots : l- ls. 1^- d., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., lis., 22s., and 33s. each. There is a very considerable saving in taking the large sizes. N. B. Directions for the guidance of Patients in every Disorder are affixed to each Pot. CURTIS ON MENTAL AND GENERATIVE DISEASES. Just published, A MEDICAL WORK, in a sealed Envelope, at 3s., and sent, post paid, for 3s. 6d. MANHOOD; the Causes of its Premature Decline, with plain direc- tions for its perfect restoration, addressed to those suffering from nervous debility or mental irritation, followed by observa- tions on MARRIAGE, NERVOUSNESS, and the treatment of Diseases of the generative svstem, illustrated with cases, & c. By J. L. CURTIS and Co., Consulting Surgeons, 7, FRITH STREET, SOHO SQUARE, London. TWENTY- SIXTH THOUSAND. Published by the Authors, and may be had at their Residence; also sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster- row; Burgess, Medical Bookseller, 28, Coventry. street, Haymarket; Hannay, 63, Oxford- street; Mann, 39, Cornhill, London; Guest, 51, Bull- street, Birmingham; Hobson, 5, Market- street, Leeds; Allen, Long- row, Nottingham ; T. Sowler, 4, St. Anne's- square, Man- chester ; G. Phillip, South Castle- street, Liverpool; Cooke, Chronicle Office, OXFORD ; Smith, Rose Crescent, and at the Gfficeof the Independent Press, CAMBRIDGE; Clancy, 6, Bedford- row, Dublin ; Henderson, Castle- place, Belfast; W. and H. Robinson, Booksellers, Greenside- street, Edinburgh; Love, 5, Nelson- street, Glasgow; and sold in A SEALED ENVELOPE, by all Booksellers. REVIEWS OF THE WORK. MANHOOD. By J. L. CURTIS and Co. ( Strange.)— In this age of pretension, when the privileges of the true are constantly usurped by the false and the ignorant, it is difficult to afford the sufferer from nervous debility, the unerring means of judg- ment where to seek relief. The authors of this work have obviated the difficulty. Their long experience and reputation in the treatment of these painful diseases is the patent's guarantee, and well deserves for the work its immense circulation.— Era. We feel no hesitation in saying that there is no member of society by whom the book will not be found useful, whether such person hold the relation of a PARENT, a PRECEPTOR, or a CLERGYMAN.— Sun, evening paper. To the married, as well as the unmarried, this little work affords consolation and cure in peculiar cases, and we are doing a service to society in recommending it to general notice.— Essex and Herts Mercury. CURTIS ON MANHOOD. ( Strange.)— A perusal of this work will easily distinguish its talented authors from the host of medical writers whose pretensions to cure all diseases are daily so indecently thrust before the public. Having for many years been the standard jork on these diseases, its originality is apparent, and its perusal breathes consolation and hope to the mind of the patient— Naval and Military Gazette. CURTIS ON MANHOOD should be in the hands of youth and old age. It is a medical publication, ably written, and developes the treatment of a class of painful maladies which has too long been the prey of the illiterate and designing United Service Gazette. Messrs. CURTIS and Co. are to be consulted daily at their residence, No. 7, FRITH STREET, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON. Country Patients are requested to be as minute as possible in the detail of their cases. The communication must be accom panied by the usual consultation fee of £ 1, and in all cases the most inviolable secrecy may be relied on. CAUTION. In consequence of the numerous complaints made to the Authors by Patients who have been induced to purchase spu- rious copies of this work, advertised by illiterate pretenders, under titles imitating as closely as possible the word u MAN- HOOD," PATIENTS are informed they can have this work forwarded them, by initial or otherwise, to any address, DIRECT from the Author's Residence, on remitting 3s. 6s. in postage stamps. They are also particularly requested to notice in the Preface, pages 5 and 6, the official declarations made before the Lord Mayor of London, on the 6th of April, 1844, proving the number printed, bound, and sold since May, 1840, which will prevent disappointment, and secure the original. RAMAGE'S CONCENTRATED COMPOUND SOLUTION OF IRON. RLPHE well- known tonic properties of Iron have made I it a medicine of daily application in all cases of debility, produced by a poor and impoverished state of the blood. THE SYMPTOMS by which the state of the system is known are the following :— General weakness, languor, inapti- tude to exertion, loss of appetite, impgrfect digestion, flatulence after taking food, a feeble" action of the heart, palpitation on the slightest exertion, cold hands and feet, irregular action of the bowels, and severe headaches. THE EFFECT of this Preparation of Iron is to act as a permanent Tonic, By strengthening and invigorating the stomach and digestive organs, the appetite is not only increased, but the food taken is properly digested, the blood is made in better quality and larger quantity, thereby the action of the heart is increased, rendering the pulse fuller and stronger, augmenting the temperature of the body, and improving the tone of the muscular fibre. This Medicine is much assisted by using RAMAGE'S LAXATIVE PILLS at the same time. Sold in Bottles, at 4s. 6' d. each, Wholesale and Retail, by the Proprietor's appointment, at JOHN SANGER'S, 150, Oxford Street, and may be procured of Mrs. Deighton, High Street, Worcester, and all respectable Medicine Venders throughout the country. WHILST Messrs. BETTS & Co. are studiously desirous to avoid the imputation of unwarrantably increasing the alarm created by the rumoured prevalence in the Metropolis, of that fearful disease the Asiatic Cholera, they deem it consistent with a due regard to the feelings of the public, to direct attention to the subjoined Testimoniais as to the merits of their Patent Brandy. This pure and wholesome Spirit lias long been in very general use in the most important Hospitals and Infirmaries in the Kingdom, and is deserving of especial notice at the present time, from its peculiar efficacy in arresting the ravages caused by those epidemics that usually prevail at this season of the year ; and the same can be procured throughout the Kingdom; of Wholesale Spirit Merchants, in quantities not less than 2 Gallons, being 1 Dozen, or in single Bottles, 3s. per Bottle, from Retailers, each Bottle being secured by the Metallic Capsule, which Messrs. BETTS & Co. have the exclusive right of making, and which, when bearing the annexed impres- sion, is a self- evident protection to the Spirit against the possibility of adultera- tion. EXTRACTS FROM TESTIMONIALS :— " Grenadier Guards Hospital, " The two samples of your Patent Brandy I had an opportu- nity of laying before the Board of Officers, which sat at the Regimental Hospital last Saturday. Every Member of the Board approved of the Brandy, and have ordered that it shall be used for the sick. ( Signed) " J. HARRISON, Surgeon- Major, Grenadier Guards." « Messrs. J. T. Betts & Co." " 38, Upper Gower Street. " I do not hesitate to express my conviction, that it is fully as free from anything injurious to health, and contains as pure a Spirit as the very best varieties of Foreign Brandy. ( Signed) " EDWARD TURNER, Professor of Chemistry in " John T. Betts, Esq." " the University of London." " Long Acre. " I am bound to say, and do assert it with confidence, that for purity of Spirit, this cannot be surpassed; and that your Patent Brandy is also quite free from those acids which, though minute in quantity, always contaminate the Foreign Spirit. ( Signed) " JOSEPH HUME, Toxicalogical Chemist " To J. T. Betts, Esq." " to the Board of Excise." " 58, Aldersgate Street. " Your Brandy is free from uncombined acid, and astringent matter, which exists, more or less, in most of the Brandies im- ported from France. ( Signed) " JOHN THOMAS COOPER, " Lecturer on Chemistry, at Guy's, « To Mr. Betts." " and St. Thomas' Hospitals." NASSAU SELTERS WASSER. Messrs. BETTS & Co. also avail themselves of the present most seasonable opportunity to direct public attention to the peculiar salutary properties of the SELTERS WATER, respecting which many eminent Physicians have expressed the most favourable opinions deserving of serious and attentive consideration. The learned Monsieur Caventou, of Paris, makes some observations replete with interestand truth. " Wc know of no Mineral Water suited to such varieti/ of constitu- tions. It exercises an especial action on the biliary system, frequently and promptly checking the worst symptoms, whether connected with vomiting or diarrhoea.'''' He concludes by recom- mending Selters Water as one of the most salubrious drinks for warm climates, and ranges it in the first rank of antiscor. butics and preventions of dysentry. Whilst M. Augustus Wetter, Physician of Berlin, the latest and most celebrated writer on Mineral Springs, states, " Selters Water is highly beneficial in cases of gastric irritation, bilious vomiting or diarrhoea, and ought to be administered in small but frequently repeated doses. In cases of dyspepsia, either from irritation or weak stomach, the continued use of Selters Water is highly advantageous." Messrs. Betts & Co. cannot too strongly caution the public against the evils of artificial gaseous waters generally, since the learned Monsieur Caventou informs us " that they frequently produce so much inconvenience and danger as to cause its use to be replaced by that of the natural, the latter acting as a very antidote to the former." Numerous attempts having been made to impose upon the Public by some manufacturers of artificial waters and other mixtures, by advertising that they enjoy the privilege of receiv- ing supplies of the natural Selters Water direct from the springs, Messrs. BETTS & Co. beg to state that they have the exclusive right of procuring the same direct from the Springs, and, as evidence thereof, they publish the following Declaration of the Nassau Government, founded upon its solemn contract with Mr. J. T. BETTS. THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE DOMAINS OF HIS HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF NASSAU, DECLARE, by these presents, that being desirous to prevent and put a stop to the numerous falsifications committed in respect to the Waters of Selters, and, to secure for the future to the Kingdom of Great Britain, its Colonies, and Dependencies, the enjoyment of the genuine Water of that Spring, they have resolved, from the 1st of January, 1845, to use the Metallic Capsules of Mr. JOHN THOMAS BETTS, of London. The General direction of the Domains further DECLARE by these presents, that they have granted to the said JOHN THOMAS BETTS, Patentee of the above described Capsules, and TO NO ONE ELSE in the Kingdom of Great Britain, its Colonies, and Dependencies, THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT to pur- chase and export, direct from the Springs, the Waters of Selters, Fachingen, Schvval- bach and Weilbach. They declare further, that the Bottles, after being filled with the respective Mineral Waters, are to be immediately and in the preserve of their Officers closed with the above named Capsules, which bear the impression of the annexed drawing :— Given at Wiesbaden, this 18th day of December, 1844. BARON DE BOCK HERMSDORFF, President of the Direction General of the Ducal Domains o Nassau. HENRY HENDEL, Secretary. The Sellers Water is imported in hampers containing Four Dozen large Bottles, ( each Bottle equal to Five Bottles of Soda Water,) or Five Dozen small; and sold, exclusive of carriage, at 10s, per Dozen for the large, and 7s. per Dozen for the small, bottles and hampers included, and not returnable. A liberal allowance made to the Trade. Applications to be made to Messrs. BETTS & Co., PATENT BRANDY DISTIL- LERS, 7, SMITHFIELD BARS, who beg further to inform the Public that although they contend for the superiority of their Patent Brandy over every other Spirit, yet, in deference to the incredulous, is submitted THE STANDARD OF COGNAC. THE BEST COGNAC BRANDY is the produce of a tract of land in France, well known as the CHAMPAGNE DISTRICT. To meet a demand, greatly disproportionate to the supply afforded by so limited an area, the Foreign Traders in the article were notoriously in the habit of adulterating it with other Brandies, of an inferior quality; and they, thereby, in- duced a great number of the Proprietors of the best Vineyards in that district to establish a Company, in the year 1838, under the name of THE UNITED VINEYAUD PROPRIETORS' COM- PANY ; for the purpose of counteracting the baneful effects of such fraudulent practices upon the character of the Cognac Brandy, and of enabling the Public to obtain through them the genuine article. The reputation which the Company now enjoys, in the Market, is the strongest proof of the fidelity with which they have hitherto effectuated the purposes for which they were formed. This Company has engaged to supply Messrs. BETTS & Co., as appears by the following letter :— " Cognac, 14th March, 1846. " Messrs. Betts & Co., London. " Gentlemen,— We have very great pleasure in confiding to your care the sale of our BEST BRANDY, produced from the Champagne district, in order that you may be enabled, by the use of your METALLIC CAPSULE, to guarantee the GENUINE ARTICLE to the Public, at a fair remunerating price, and that we may derive a benefit from the extension of our trade through the high respectability, and established reputation of your House, " We are, Gentlemen, " Your obedient Servants, " For the United Vineyard Proprietors' Company, " GEO. SALIGNAC, Manager." And Messrs. BETTS & Co., under the title of LA SOCIETE VIGNICOLE CHAMPENOISE, beg to inform those consumers who wish for THE BEST COGNAC BRANDY, which they designate THE STANDARD OF COGNAC, that the same can be purchased throughout the Kingdom, in Bottles, at the price of 4s. 6d. per Bottle for the Coloured, and 5s. per Bottle for the Pale; each Bottle being secured by /< o" " RETTS the Patent Metallic Capsule, which Messrs. BETTS & Co. have the sole right of making, and which, when bearing the annexed impression, is a self- evident and certain safeguard against the possibility of adulteration; and proof that it was affixed to the Bottle at their Stores, No. 96, ST, JOHN STRFET LONDON. PARLIAMENTARY ESTIMATES.-— The estimates for the miscellaneous services for the year ending the 31st of March, 1847, have just been printed. It appears that £ 132,600 will be required to be devoted to defray the expenses incurred through the Commissariat, under the the direction of the Government, for the relief of distress arising from the failure of the potato crop in Ireland; £ 20,000 to replace the like amount advanced for the relief of the sufferers by the fires which occurred at Quebec in 1845; £ 30,000 for the relief of the sufferers by the recent conflagration at St. John's, New- foundland; £ 20,000 for enlarging and improving Buckingham Palace ; £ 4500 " to make good the damages to palaces and public buildings by the storm on the 1st of August;" £ 30,000 for harbours of refuge; and £ 10,000 for a model prison in Ireland. There are several papers in the document in expla- nation of tlie fires at Quebec and Newfoundland, and as to the improvements required at Buckingham Palace. BANK ROBBERY.— A serious robbery of the North of England Joint- stock Bank, at Berwick, was perpetrated on Friday. From the safe £ 1000 of Bank of England notes were abstracted, £ 1443 of Scotch notes of various denomina- tions, £ 361. 10s. in gold, and upwards of £ 15 in silver. The cash- box contained about £ 600 of gold, but part only of this was taken. No trace has been discovered of the thieves, neither has it been ascertained how an entry into the bank was obtained. THE HEAT OF INDIA.— An Englishman writing home from India on the 1st June, thus describes the heat of the Indian climate:— To- day we have the first specimen I have felt of real Indian heat; hitherto it has been an unusually cool season, but to- day there is a regular land- wind, and plenty of it. I can only compare it to a blast from a furnace, withering one as it passes by. I have a tatt, or thick mat, at my window, which excludes the sun, and men sit outside pour- ing water on it all day, so that the wind, which is extremely violent, blows always cooler through the water. This keeps the temperature of the room down to 90 deg., but it is dreadfully feverish, and far more distressing than a higher degree of the thermometer with a sea- breeze. Just close under the tatt it is more tolerable, but the old Indians have a notion that it is unwholesome to sit in the damp: so it may be for them, but nothing will make me believe that I, just fresh from Europe, can catch cold with the thermometer at 90 deg.; so I creep as close to the tatt as possible, and sit with my hands in a ba9in of water besides. This is lieat quite different from anything you ever felt in Europe, making one quite giddy ; but they say it is only as bad as this for about ten days, after which the sea- breeze rises gradually at eleven or twelve o'clock, and restores one to life again. Now the leaves of the trees are all curled up, and the grass crackles under our feet like snow, the sea is a dead yellow colour, and the air and light a sort of buff, as if the elements had the jaundice; and we are all so cross! creeping about and whining, and lying down and growling. AN UNHAPPY EDITOR.— Nearly bereft of all patience with the atrocious scribbling of certain of his correspondents, the editor of the Manx Liberal hoists a flag of distess. In a touching appeal to the senders of notices of " births, marriages, and deaths," he implores them to write intelligibly ; " for," says he, " our education was somewhat neglected in the matter of Egyptian Jiieroglyphics, neither have we an over- and- above clear kn* vledge of the language of birds, as con- veyed by the graphic mode of dipping their feet in ink and making them walk over a sheet of white paper." CAUTION.— WASPS. — The hot season has greatly encouraged the growth of these pests, which abound in our dwellings in far greater numbers than usual. People should be careful how they destroy them, and that they destroy them effectually. A gentleman at Collingham, Lincolnshire, last week, perceiving a wasp on the table, struck at, and, as he supposed, killed it with his handkerchief. On searching for the insect it could not be found, and shortly after, having occasion to use his handkerchief, the wasp, which had been entangled in its folds, stung him in the eye. Inflammation of a dangerous nature immediately took place, and it is feared the gentleman will lose his eye. The best remedy for the sting of a wasp or other poisonous insect is the immediate application of a small piece of caustic to the wound; if that is not at hand, a little rennet, or spirits of wine, or vinegar. People should always examine vessels out of which they are about to drink; wasps are apt to get into the liquor, and be received into the mouth with it; and a sting on the throat or mouth is highly dangerous, and has before now proved fatal. THE DANGER OF ROUGE.— A lady who piqued herself on the beauty, freshness, and pure white and red of her com- plexion, went to attend a ch vmical lecture. She had not been there long, when suddenly her face was observed by all present to become perfectly blue. Unconscious of the change, or of the attention directed to her ghastly features, she smilingly continued talking to her acquaintance, and if she remarked the wondering eyes turned towards her, doubtless attributed their gaze^ the fairness of which she was so vain. At length one other companions ventured to whisper in her ear the strange aud alarming alteration that had taken place, and which, on her making a precipitate retreat, was attributed by the lecturer to its true cause— the cosmetic she had used being affected by some salt or acid employed in his experiments, had caused the marvellous transfiguration. MURDER AND SUICIDE.— A horrible murder, followed by the suicide of the assassin, took place last week at St. Denis. A shoemaker, named Casirola, aged 28, had for several years lived with a young woman named Delanau, aged 21, whom he had seduced under a promise of marriage. The girl had always entertained a hope that she should become his wife until a few days since, when she learned that he was a married man, but that for eight years past his wife had left him in consequence of his bad treatment. On hearing this intelligence, which gave a death- blow to all her hopes, Delanau quitted the house in which they resided together, and returned to her friends. On the day of the murder she went to the house of Casirola, accompanied by her father, in order to claim the little property she had left there. Casirola, who felt much grieved at being abandoned, besought her to return to him, but she turned a deaf ear to all his entreaties. He then resorted to menaces; but they were still met by the most positive and energetic refusals. Casirola, at length rendered furious by her denials, suddenly seized on a shoemaker's knife which lay near him, and with one blow laid the unfortu- nate girl dead at his feet. His fury was then directed against her father; but the cries of the old man brought assistance, or he would, doubtless, have shared the fate of his daughter. Casirola, seeing that he was about to be arrested, then turned the knife against his own breast, and in a moment was lying a corpse at the feet of his mistress.— Galignani. REASONS FOR PULLING DOWN WESTMINSTER- BRIDGE. — The following is the report which has been lately published by the Committee appointed to inquire into the state of West- minster- bridge:— The foundation is giving way, and the bridge sinks every year; there is never more than one arch passable at a time; it is blocked up every other month; it is decidedly dangerous; it is anything but ornamental; it is no longer useful; if it is not pulled down it will either fall in or else be carried away; it will cost a less sura to build a new bridge than to keep the present one in repair. We must say we never recollect reading a report more convincing than the above. RAILWAY TRIP.— On Wednesday last, by the liberality of the| directorsof the York and North MidlandRailway, a special pleasure trip was allowed to the Leeds Temperance Society, when 2,500 availed themselves of the pleasure of visiting the princely mansion and grounds of the Earl of Carlisle, who kindly allowed the visitors, through the influence of Lord Morpeth, a gratuitous treat to view the interior of the castle, and perambulate the gardens, pleasure- grounds, park, & c. The company was allowed to enter the castle in groups of 50 each, with ten minutes interval, which allowed them to have a perfect view of the paintings, and they then proceeded to the gardens and mausoleum temple. The day being remarkably fine, a great number of people went from Malton and the villages adjacent, so that there were between 5000 aud 6000 people assembled together in the park. THE POPE.— Pius XI. would appear to be one of the most popular Pontiffs who ever occupied the chair of Saint Peter. He has not appointed a successor to the Bishopric of Imola, but has contented himself with sending a Vicar- General declaring that he wishes to retain the- titular right, in order that he may be able during his life to devote the revenues of the bishopric ( 120,000f. per annum) to the relief of the poor, and the completion of the cathedral of Imola. A NOVEL EXPORTATION.— The following is given in a letter from Marseilles:— li The Ambassador of Tunis, Sidi Ben Ayet, during his residence at Paris, neglected no oppor- tunity of importing to his own country the desirable produce of French manufacture and European luxury. A striking circumstance has afforded a new proof of this anxiety. Bv the. orders of Sidi Ben Avet, twelve young women were selected from the first milliners' and dressmakers' houses of Paris to proceed to Tunis, to initiate the inhabitants into the mysteries of Parisian fashion. They' were engaged for ten years, the government insuring to them a handsome remuneration. This caravan of the graces left Paris on the 16th, and arrived at Marseilles on Friday last, and were to be embarked yester- day morning on board the Tunisian frigate the Djebel Ma. The appearance of these amiable travellers in Marseilles was not unattended with stirring incidents. They seemed to be much fatigued by their journey, and the somewhat too assiduous attention of two Arabs, who served as their escort from Paris. Officious representations of the danger of their expatriation were not wanting, so that at last they got alarmed, and when the hour of going on board arrived, they unani- mously refused. The two Arabs attempted to compel them but in an instant they all disappeared."— Galignani's Mes- senger. The late Sir Charles Wetherell died intestate. Search for a will has been made without success at the residences of the deceased, in Berkeley- square, Stone- buildings, Lincoln's- inn, and Old House, Sussex. The personal funded property is estimated at about £ 200,000, principally invested in Vene- zuelan, Chilian, and other foreign stock; and there being no surviving children, one- half of the same will be Ladv Wetherell's share. The remainder will be equally divided among the brothers and sisters of the deceased. The landed and other property is valuable, and goes to the heir- at- law, the Rev. R. Wetherell. It consists of the mansion in Berkeley- square, a leasehold investment, purchased for several thousand pounds, from the Earl of Abergavenny, the residence and chambers in Stone- buildings, where he entertained the King of Hanover on two occasions during his last visit to this country, and lands in Sussex, Surrey, and Kent; the latter about J500 acres. The property in Sussex is situate near East Grimstead, and in Surrey, near Chertsey. Imperial parliament. HOUSE OF LORDS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28. PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT. This day having been fixed upon for the prorogation of Parliament, the Lords Commissioners took their seats at three o'clock, when Sir Augustus Clifford, the Usher of the Black Rod, summoned the House of Commons to hear the Royal Assent given to the following bills:— Consolidated Fund ( Appropriation) Bill, Customs Duties ( No. 2) Bill, New Zealand Government Bill, Waste Lands ( Australia) Bill, Drainage of Lands Bill, Railway Commissioners' Bill, Small Debts Bill, Steam Navigation Bill, British Possessions Bill, Wreck and Salvage Bill, Private Bills Bill, Pawnbrokers' Bill, Contagious Diseases Bill, Public Works ( Ireland) Bill, No. 4; Public Works ( Ireland) Bill, No. 5; Constabulary ( Ireland) Bill, Leases ( Ireland) Bill, Mandamus ( Ireland) Bill, Fisheries ( Ireland) Bill, Ejectments, & c. ( Ireland) Bill, Poor Employ- ment ( Ireland) Bill, Rateable Property ( Ireland) Bill, District Lunatic Asylums ( Ireland) Bill, Cameron's Coalbrook Steam Coal, and Swansea and Loughor Railway Bill, South Devon Railway Amendments and Branches ( No. 2) Bill. The Commissioners were, the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Earl Spencer, the Earl of Minto, and Lord Campbell. The Lord Chancellor then read THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. " My Lords and Gentlemen, " We are commanded by her Majesty to express to you the warm acknowledgments of her Majesty for the public spirit you have evinced in the discharge of your laborious duties during an anxious and protracted Session. " Her Majesty trusts that you will be rewarded by witnessing the beneficial results of the measures which have been sanctioned by her Majesty for the present relaxation and ultimate repeal of protective duties on corn and sugar. " Her Majesty entertains a confident hope that the more free admission of the produce of foreign countries into the home market will increase the comforts and better the condition of the great body of her people. " Her Majesty feels the greatest satisfaction in reflecting that her Majesty's efforts to settle in a manner consistent with national honour, the conflicting claims of Great Britain and the United States, with respect to the territory on the north west coast of America, have been completely successful. " Her Majesty continues to receive from all foreign powers the strongest assurances of their desire to cultivate friendly relations with this country. " Her Majesty commands us to congratulate you on the victorious course and happy conclusion of the war in India, and her Majesty has much gratification in announcing to you that perfect tranquillity prevails throughout the whole of the British possessions in that quarter of the world. " Gentlemen of the House of Commons, " Her Majesty has observed with satisfaction the care you have taken to prevent permanent loss to the revenue and to maintain the public faith. " Her Majesty has commanded us to acknowledge the zeal and unanimity with which you assented to the increase in the naval and military estimates which a regard to the exigencies of the public service induced her Majesty to propose for your consideration. " My Lords and Gentlemen, " Her Majesty has to lament that the recurrence of a failure in the potato crop, in an aggravated degree, will cause a serious deficiency in the quantity of a material article of food. " Her Majesty has given her cordial assent to measures by which this calamity may be mitigated in that part of the United Kingdom where the cultivation of the potato lias hitherto afforded the chief supply for the subsistence of the people. " Her Majesty has seen with pleasure that a considerable diminution of crime and outrage has taken place in those counties of Ireland which had been most disturbed. " Her Majesty is confident that on your return to your several counties, you will find a spirit of loyalty generally prevalent. The extension of works of improvement has increased the demand for labour, and the tranquillity of the country has favoured the pursuits of industry in all its branches. " Her Majeety trusts that by a combination of prudence with enterprise, and of a willing obedience to law, with a desire for social progress, her people will, through the Divine blessing, enjoy the full advantages of peace." At the conclusion of the Speech the Commission for the Prorogation was read, and the Lord Chancellor, in the terms of the Commission, then declared Parliament to be prorogued until Wednesday, the 4th day of November next. HOUSE OF COMMONS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28. The Speaker took the chair at three o'clocck. A new writ was ordered for Derby, in the room of Mr. Strutt, appointed one of the Commissioners of the Railway Board. In answer to a question from Mr. P. Borthwick, Lord John Russell said he could not at present state what course the Government would adopt with respect to the report of the Committee on the Andover Union ; but he considered it would be necessary to institute some general measure of enquiry respecting the Poor Laws, and if a motion for a Com- mittee on that subject was brought forward next Session, he could promise that it would not be opposed by the Government. Mr. Protheroe wished to ask if promotions in the police were made in consequence of the number of convictions such policemen obtained. Sir. G. Grey said he believed no such rule of promotion existed, but that promotions were in consequence of good conduct. On the motion of Mr. Villiers, the following returns were ordered :— Account of the moneys received by the Accountant- General as deposits for railways, and the amounts repaid, between the 1st day of December, 1845, and the 15th day of September, 1846, specifying the date of each receipt and repayment. Copies of all correspondence that may have passed between the Court of Directors of the East India Company and the Government of India, and between the Government of India and the Governor General's Agent at Benares, relating to the case of the Ex- Raja of Sattara, from the 1st day of December, 1844, to the present time— Return of the number of railway bills passed in the present session, distinguishing the length of each line, and the aggregate of the whole ; the amount of capital authorised to be raised by each company; and the amount of money authorised to be borrowed by each company. At three o'clock Sir A. Clifford, Usher of the Black Rod, appeared at the table, and summoned the House to the House of Lords to hear the Royal Speech read on the prorogation of Parliament. The Speaker and the Members present immediately left the House. On their return, The Speaker read her Majesty's most gracious Speech, the Members standing round the table, after which the House immediately adjourned, and the session closed. EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OF FORGERY. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. Joseph Henri, the intending regicide, has been tried by the Court of Peers, who have declared him guilty of the crime provided for by the 86th, and 88th articles of the penal code, and condemned him to the penalty of hard labour for life. There seems to be no pretext whatever for the commutation of this man's sentence. Since the attempts of the opposition press to persuade the public that he was insane when he committed his crime, the convict has evidently desired a capital conviction, in the full expectation that that penalty would have been exchanged for some comparatively slight punishment. He was accordingly much chagrined when the decision of the peers was submitted to him. He is evidently possessed of great cunning, for since the above sentence was passed upon him, he has stoutly protested that his pistols contained nothing but powder, and has affected a more than ordinary incoherence of manner and language. The following accounc of his behaviour since his sentence is from the Constitutional of Saturday :—" When the registrar of the Court of Peers proceeded to read the sentence of the Court to the regicide Joseph Henri, the latter trembled con- vulsively, and a sudden paleness covered his features, in which intense anxiety was depicted. After having heard his sentence, he appeared to be much shocked. ' I would have preferred death to infamy,' said he; ' I expected something else.' The following morning M. Baroche, his advocate, called at the prison to console his client. Henri became calm. He spoke at great length, but incoherently and unconnectedly. He expressed his intention to address a petition to the King to pray him to commute the penalty of hard labour to that of trans- portation. Since his conviction Joseph Henri has declared, in the most formal manner, that there were no projectiles in his pistols. When some doubt was expressed on this point, he added that he « was ready to furnish proofs of the truth of his assertion. He then indicated the place where he concealed a written paper, containing the exact recital of all the preparations he had made to induce a belief that his attempt was serious." On Saturday the Chamber having finished the verification of the powers of its Members, proceeded to elect its officers. M. Sauzet was elected President by a large majority, the numbers being— For M. SAUZET 223 M. O. BARROT 98 M. DUPIN 9 M. DUPONT ( de l'Eure) 4 M. LAMARTINE 2 CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. THE KAFFIR WAR We have received Cape Town journals to the 8th of June. The struggle with the Kaffirs was still going on along the eastern frontier, and the victory gained over them at Fort Peddie, had considerably raised the spirits of the colonists, though no one doubted ultimate success, especially as men of all ranks and occupations were pressing forward to aid in expelling the savage but skilful and active enemy. THE MENAI STRAITS TUNNEL.— It was some time ago rumoured that Mr. Robert Stephenson, the eminent engi- neer, had determined to carry the Chester and Holyhead Rail- way across the Menai Straits by means of an iron tubular bridge, or tunnel, but it was afterwards stated that the idea had been abandoned. The report presented at the meeting of shareholders, held last week, disproved the latter rumour, and we find that workmen are preparing the ground on the Bri- tannia- rock and the shores of the Menai for the foundations of the piers to support the projected tunnel, and that the first stone will very shortly be laid Mnchester Courrier. NEWSPAPERS.— Dr. Bowling having given notice of his intention to move for a return of newspaper stamps and advertisements, and the attention of the Provincial News Society having been called thereto, they addressed a letter to Lord John Russell and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, expressing a hope that it would be resisted by the present Government. To this the following reply has been received:—" Downing Street, Aug. 12, 1846. Gentlemen,— I am desired by Lord John Russell to acknowledge the receipt of your letter this morning, and to inform you that he concurs with you in thinking it objectionable to publish the returns of stamps issued to public newspapers.— I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, Charles Grey," On Saturday last, Captain William Richardson, the Chairman of the Tenburv, Worcester, and Ludlow Railway Company, was apprehended upon a charge of forgery alleged to have been com- mitted upon Coutts's banking- house. The circumstances are of a remarkable description. In tha month of July a check, signed by the chairman and two of the directors of the company, had been presented and paid at the counter of Coutts's bank. It was subsequently found that, although the signature was genuine, the amount had undergone a very important change. A most strict investigation was, of course, immediately commenced. The check, it appeared, had been drawn as payable to No. 11, and had been signed first by the chairman, and soon afterwards by two of the other directors of the company, and then returned to the chairman to be paid away to some individual who had a claim upon the company. The agents of the company communicated with Messrs. Bush and Mullens, the solicitors to the Committee of Bankers for protection against forgery and frauds, upon the subject; and Mr. Bush, whose experience and skill in investigating and detecting cases of delinquency of the kind have been long known, adopted measures without delay. The chairman of the company was the person upon whom his suspicion at once fixed. The account given by Captain Richardson was that he had signed a check for 10/. which was also signed by two other directors, that he had paid that check away to a party, and that he had never seen nor heard of it since, until he was informed that the amount had been altered. Mr. Bush managed to find out the person to whom Captain Richardson declared that he had paid the check, and by that person was informed that no transaction of the sort had taken place at all between him and the Chairman of the Railway Company. The result of the enquiries made at Coutts's bank and at the Bank of England, corresponding with the suspicions thus raised, Mr. Bush put Captain Richardson into the custody of Russell, of the city detective police, having called together a meeting of the Directors, which the Captain attended, upon the subject of the Company. It is proper to state that Captain Richardson, as we have been given to understand, has in no respect deviated from the account of the transaction given by him in the first instance. Mr. Bush attended at the justice room of the Mansion- house to conduct the prosecution. Several gentlemen who were said to belong to the Company, and some gentlemen connected with the Bank of England and Coutts's bank, were present during the examination. Mr. Bush said his object was to produce just as much evidence as would justify the Magistrate in remanding the prisoner until the important and complicated evidence in support of the charge should be prepared. He ( Mr. Bush) attended as agent to Messrs. Fry and Co., the agents to the Tenbury, Worcester, and Ludlow Railway Company, and he charged Captain Richardson with having altered the amount of a check originally drawn for 10/. to 5,000/., and with having received and applied to his own use parts of the proceeds of the check so altered. Alderman Musgrove.— Prisoner, have you any questions to ask Mr. Bush ? There is no evidence as yet against you. The Prisoner.— I am so surprised at the charge, that I would rather not say anything until I have an opportunity of consulting my legal adviser. Mr. Bush.— I hold the check now in my hand. The prisoner stated to me that he filled up and signed a check for 10/. on the 7th of July, drawn upon Messrs Coutts and Co., and that he signed the same, and that the same afterwards was returned to him signed by two other Directors of the Company, namely, Thomas Stevenson and William Lechmere Whitmore, and that the same check had afterwards been paid by Messrs. Coutts and Co., being altered to the sum of 5,000/. I had the copy of the check before me at the time, but that was the statement made to me by the prisoner. Mr. Robert Hare, clerk at Coutts and Co's bank, said ( ex- amining the check), I paid this check on the 10th of July at the counter to a person whom I do not know. I paid the amount in five notes of 1,000/. each, namely, one numbered 96,087, dated the 13th of February, 1846, and four notes of 1,000/. consecutive numbers from 96,091 to 96,094, of the same date as the first. I produce these notes as notes which I paid in giving the amount of the check. Mr. Bush— Have you reason to believe now that the check is a forgery ? Witness.— It bears the proper signatures. Mr. Bush.— Have you heard what induces you to believe tbat this check is forged in part ? Witness I have. Alderman Musgrove.— Do you know of your own knowledge that it has been altered ? Witness.— Certainly not. If I had had any idea of such a thing it certainly would not have been paid. Alderman Musgrove. — Did you pay the money without asking any questions ? Witness.— I did. Mr. Henry Jerningham, clerk in the Bank of England, said, on the 20th of July I changed three 1,000/. notes produced, one numbered 96,093, another 96,094, and a third 96,087, all dated 13th February, 1846. The person who presented them gave the name of J. Jones. The name was on the notes when they were presented. The name was not asked, but the address was asked, and the address of " Linen- hall, Dublin," was given. Alderman Musgrove.— Did he give his name ? Witness.— He did not in my presence say that his name was J. Jones, nor did I see him write his name. ( The witness here stated, as it was understood, that the prisoner was the man who presented the notes for payment.) I paid him in gold. The person was in my presence for half an hour. Mr. William Higman, of the issue department of the Bank, said,— These notes being sent for gold were brought to me by the last witness, who said that the gentleman required gold for them. I went to the place at which the gold is paid, and seeing only the address " Dublin," I asked the gentleman, who I have no doubt is the prisoner, what part qf Dublin ? I think I said Dublin is a large place, what part of Dublin do you reside in ? He said," The Linen hall." I asked him to write it on one of the notes, and I handed him a pen for the purpose, he appeared very nervous, and requested me to do it for him. I wrote on one of the notes " Linen- hall," and asked him his address in London. He said, " Furnival's- inn Hotel," which I also wrote on the note. As the sum was a large sum for gold, I went to consult Mr. Marshall, the chief cashier. I think I asked the person from whom he had received the notes ; indeed I am certain I asked him, and he said " From Coutts and Co." I stated this to Mr. Marshall, when I took the notes in, and Mr. Marshall requested me to trace to whom the notes had been first issued. I did so, and found that they had been issued to Coutts and Co. On coming from Mr. Marshall's room I found the prisoner had left the Bank, and I told Mr. Ager, wha reckoned the gold.' to fetch him back. It was while I was tracing the notes I found that the prisoner had quitted the hall. Mr. Ager brought him back under the pretence of checking the gold. Alderman Musgrove ( to the prisoner).— Do you wish to ask this witness any question ? The prisoner shook his head with an expression of dissent,, but said nothing. Alderman Musgrove ( to the prisoner).— Your experience will convince you that the evidence brought forward is unfavourable to you. The prisoner made no observation. Mr. Thomas Ager, clerk in the issue department of the Bank of England, said,— I was present during the whole time, and I have not the slightest doubt that the prisoner is the person. I had to call him back in order to have the money he had received re- weighed. As there was a large amount of gold, and as some little suspicion was attached, I was sent after him, and I went to the cab which he had waiting for him and said, " I am sorry, but we must have the money back to re- weigh it." He said, " Oh ! it's all right," and he came back, and the gold was re- weighed. At last Mr. Higman told me to let him go. Mr. Bush said he should produce the rest of the evidence on the day to which the Alderman might think proper to remand the case. Alderman Musgrove.— The case is a serious one against you, and I should wish you to consult your legal adviser. I there- fore afford you the opportunity by postponing the case till Tuesday. I now wish to ask you whether you are desirous to say anything ? The Prisoner Mr. Bush can himself bear evidence that I took considerable trouble to ascertain who really did forge this check. 1 did so as chairman of the company. Mr. Bush.— I am open to cross- examination upon my state- ment, but I now say, that the prisoner and others consulted me on the subject of this forgery, and what took place has led to this result. The Prisoner.— I also went to Coutts's with the solicitor upon the subject, unaccompanied by any other persons connected with the company. The prisoner was then remanded to the Compter till Tuesday. On Tuesday Captain Richardson was brought up to the Mansion- house Police Court for re- examination. Mr. Bush opened the case, and called Mr. Hare, cashier at Coutts's bank, who repeated the evidence given by him at the first exami nation. Mr. W. Pulsford examined.— 1 am secretary to the Tenbury, Worcester, and Ludlow Railway Company, and have been so since its formation in 1845. The office is No. 5, New Palace Yard, Westminster. On the 7th of July there was a meeting of the directors ; the prisoner presided as chairman, and signed the minutesjand resolutions. One of the resolutions was that 10/. be paid to the manager and foreman, Mr. Howell, for services rendered. I saw the entry made of the cheque for 10/. in the cheque- book. Some of the directors wished to give a sovereign each out of their own pockets to Mr. Howell's messenger, instead of drawing on the funds of the company ; but that was overruled, and a cheque drawn. 1 afterwards received a cheque from the prisoner for 10/.; it was dated 7th July, payable to No. li, on order; at that time it was only signed by Capt. Richardson. The cheque now produced is for 5,000/.; it ought to be for 10/. At the request of the prisoner, I obtained two signatures of directors to the cheque for 10/. When the cheque was given to me by Capt. Richardson there was not a 1 before the 7, as appears now. The handwriting in the body of the cheque does not at all resemble the handwriting of the prisoner. The 10/. cheque was sent with two other cheques for 20/. and 100/. to Mr. Lechmere Whitmore, enclosed in a letter, and having been signed by that gentleman, were returned by post to the company's office in Palace Yard. I am quite confident that after the 10/. cheque was regularly signed I gave it to the prisoner; that was on the 16th of July. I have not seen the cheque since. When I gave it to Capt. Richardson, it had not been altered in any way. I was present at Mr. Bush's office on Wednesday last, when Capt. Richardson said he had delivered the cheque to a person with thin mustachios, sallow complexion, and about the middle stature. I think Capt. Richardson said he had never seen the person to whom he gave the cheque, before; but that he called at his ( Capt. Richardson's) private house. I knew nothing of the cheque after it went out of my hands, until the forgery was fjund out at the banker's. Cross- examined.— At the same that Capt. Richardson said he gave the cheque to a person who called or. him, he also said that he believed that the person was Howell's messenger. Witness had never seen the cheque for 5000/. until the prisoner was in custody. Mr. W. M. Coultas examined.— I am a partner in Messrs. Coutts's banking house. I remembar Captain Richardson, Mr. Barnes, and other gentlemen, calling at the bank. I remember the prisoner, in the presence of one of the clerks, applied for leave to take away the paid checks. I refused the application as irregular; the account had not been signed, and it would be necessary to get the sanction of parties. The prisoner said he had originally drawn the cheque of 5000/, fos T H E W O R C E S T E R S H I R E G U A R D I A N , S A T U R D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2,6,% 1 8 46. 10/., and the signatures were genuine ; that the. other writing I on the cheque was his, except " five thousand," and the figure of 1 before the date. The prisoner said he gave the cheque to a person in the employ of a gentleman in the Stock Exchange, j Cross- examined.— I am not aware that the prisoner knew | hat it is the habit of our house not to give up paid cheques. j Mr. Jerningham, Mr. Ager, and Mr. Higman repeated their | former evidence. Mr. Payne I am an inspector of notes at the Bank of England ; the three notes for 1,000/. each were brought for my inspection on Monday last. I am quite certain it was the pri- soner at the bar who had the notes. I am positive he was the person. — Early, examined I r. m a porter at the Bank of England. About the middle of July I remember the prisoner coming in a cab. I put some gold into it for him ; he afterwards got in, but was requested to go back, as it was necessary to re- weigh the money. The cab was at the Bank door about twenty minutes. The cabman said he took the prisoner up at Fur- nival's- inn. Leonard Dean.— I am a porter at the Bank. I carried the gold to the cab for the prisoner at the bar. James Dyne, cab- driver, examined— On the 20tli of July I was hired by a gentleman very much like the prisoner to drive him to the Bank, which I did, and assisted to put the money into the cab. I was about to drive off when I was told to stop, and the money was taken back. In about ten minutes after- wards, however, the bags were replaced in the cab, and the gentleman told me to drive him to Furnival's- inn. As 1 was about to drive into the arch, the gentleman told me to go on to Russell- square. On arriving there he told me to drive on to Montague- place, which I did, when the prisoner stopped at a house on the right hand side. Mr. Howell examined.— I reside at Kensington. I have been largely connected with railway companies. I have known the prisoner ever since his being chairman of the Tenbury, Worcester, and Ludlow Railway Company. I never applied to, or received from him, a check for 10/. on behalf of the company. George Russell ( policeman)— I apprehended the prisoner at the office of Messrs. Mullen and Bush, in St. Mildred's- court. On Saturday last he was given into my custody by Mr. Fry, on a charge of forging a check for 5,000/. In the Mansion House last Saturday the prisoner said to me, " Let the Bank clerks swear what they will, what does it matter to me, it was my own money." Daniel Douglass examined I went to No. 0, Charlotte- street, Russell- Square, on Saturday last, in company with one of Messrs. Bush and Mullen's clerks. In one room we found a number of papers; one bag contained 100, another bag con- tained 60 sovereigns, and six 10/. notes, which were packed up and sent away. Mr. John W. Murphy examined.— I accompanied the last witness to the prisoner's house, and was present when the search was made. We found two pocket- books, one bag with 100 sovereigns in it, and a package containing 50 sovereigns, four 10/. bank notes, and two 5/. notes. The witness here identified a number of books and papers which were found in the prisoner's room. Mr. Mullen examined.— I was present at a second search of the prisoner's house on Saturday night. In the cupboard, which was broken open, I found the cash- box now produced. None of the keys taken from the prisoner would fit it. The prisoner afterwards, however, gave up a key observing that nothing would be found in the cash- box, but upon opening it there were some packages, containing fifty sovereigns each. Mr. Bush deposed to being present when a pocket book was found containing four 50/., one 10/., and three 51- notes and in another book were found two other 50/. notes. The total amount of bank notes and bank post bills amounted to 3,225/., and he should be able to prove that other notes to the amount of 800/. had been exchanged for gold by the prisoner at the Bank of England, and another sum to an equal amount from a country bank. Mr. Woulf said he did not intend, on the present occasion, to make any statement on the part of the prisoner. He should only ask that he should be at liberty to have access to all papers necessary for his defence, which was ordered. After a short discussion, the prisoner was remanded until Wednesday next, the 9th instant. THE LATE FORGERY ON MESSRS. COUTTS AND CO. IMPORTANT MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORCESTER, TENBURY, AND LUDLOW RAILWAY COMPANY. An adjourned meeting of the scripholders in the Worcester, Tenbury, and Ludlow Railway Company was held at the London Tavern on Wednesday, for the twofold purpose of recording the votes of the Shareholders for or against a dissolu- tion of the Company, and for receiving the report of a com- mittee appointed to inquire into the financial affairs of the Company. A number of country Directors and Shareholders attended, and appeared to take much interest in the proceedings. James Davis, Esq., of Elm Lodge, near Ludlow, a Director, was called to the Chair, and opened the business of the day by observing that upon the occasion of the last meeting, held on the 26th ult., a sufficient number of shares had not been presented for registration to comply with the provisions of the Railway Dissolution Act, and that in consequence it became necessary to call them again together for the purpose of ascer- taining their sentiments as to the expediency of dissolving the Company or not. The gentlemen who had been appointed at the last meeting a committee to inquire into and report upon the general affairs of the Company, were now in a position to do so, and the result would, he supposed, be submitted to the Proprietors. The first business, however, would be to appoint scrutineers, and ascertain the desire of the Shareholders with respect to their future course of proceeding. On the motion of Mr. Knox, seconded by Mr. Triste, the following gentlemen were appointed scrutineers :— Messrs. Geo. Lawrence, Henry Holt, and Thomas Smith. The registration of scrip was then proceeded with, and at the conclusion the Chairman announced the numbers at the former meeting to have been— For dissolution 498 Against it - 1780 For such dissolution to be taken as an act of bankruptcy, none ; against it, none. On the present occasion the aggregate number of votes appeared to be— For dissolving 503 Against it 2095 The Chairman then declared the meeting dissolved, the pro- visions of the act having been legally complied with. The Scripholders present then resolved themselves into another meeting, and re- elected Mr. Davis as their Chairman. Mr. Knox said it was now his duty to call the attention of the meeting to a circumstance which had occurred when last they met in that room— namely, the appointment of certain gentlemen to co- operate with the scrutineers to investigate the financial affairs of the Company. It had been intimated to him that it might be more expedient not to read the report aloud, as the interests of the Company might in some degree be prejudiced thereby. The gentlemen forming the committee had, however, consulted upon the subject, and were unani- mously of opinion that the report ought to be read and made public. ( Hear, hear.) They thought nothing ought to be withheld. ( Hear, hear.) They considered the Company should have no secrets. ( Hear, hear.) And they believed that nothing they had to disclose would tend to prejudice them, either as a Company or with regard to any negociations they might deem it advisable to enter into with other Companies. ( Hear, hear.) Mr. Knox then proceeded to read the report, from which we extract the most interesting portions :— " It appears that the Worcester, Tenbury, and Ludlow Com- pany was instituted at a meeting held at 34, Moorgate- street, on the 6th of May, 1845, at which were present Messrs. Hart, Kemp, and Armstrong, and the foilowing solicitors, Messrs. Owen, Adams, Orwick, and Thomas. At this meeting Mr. Owen was appointed a solicitor of the Company. ( This gentle- man was the registered promoter of the Company.) After alluding to a dispute with a gentleman named Dutton, who claimed to be joint solicitor of the Company, and the sub- sequent dismissal of that gentleman, and also of Mr. Owen, the report proceeded to say, " That on the 27th of June, at a meeting of the Directors, a resolution was passed that all forms, books, & c., should be ordered by one of the Directors, and that Mr. YVilliams be deputed for that purpose. On referring to the accounts it was found that the articles in question were supplied by Mr. Williams himself, who sent in such supplies as he considered necessary. Mr. Williams's bill amounted to £ 77. 0s. 3d-, of which £ 24. 6s. was charged for 18 scrip certi- ficate books, sent in on the 17th June, at 27s. each, and eight supplied on the 12th December, at 42s. each— altogether £ 41. 2s. It was found on inspection that 14 of these books were unpacked, and that two others were unused. " On the 11th of July, a meeting, especially convened, was held for the purpose of taking into consideration and adjusting certain claims on the Company for scrip purchased in the share market, by direction of John Owen, Esq. The Directors, therefore, resolved on adjusting this claim, thus incurring a loss of £ 183. 2s. 6d. On inquiry into the particulars of this claim, it appears that Mr. Owen purchased 300 shares in the market without authority from the Directors, and that subsequent to his dismissal as solicitor, the shares being then at a discount, he applied to the Directors to recognise the transaction as done on behalf of the Company. This they at first refused, but afterwards adopted it as before- named, and gave authority to Messrs. Carden and Whitehead to dispose of the shares so bought. The loss incurred being set down as brokerage. *' At this time it appears that the Directors had very little prospect of carrying out the design, and a dissolution of the Company was contemplated, inasmuch rs out of 8000 shares allotted only 2245 had been paid upon. Mr, John Williams, however, communicated to his brother Directors, as the result of some correspondence with Mr. Birbeck, of Worcester, and Mr. Thornrs, of Birmingham, that itwas probable a gentleman would be found who would guarantee that 4000 shares should be taken up provided he were ensured his commission. On this report a second allotment wrs determined on, on the 16th of September, and it would seem that Mr. Howell, of Leeds, was the person alluded to, inasmuch as by a resolution of that date it was resolved that the respectability and sufficiency of certain applicants for shares having been guaranteed by Mr. Howell, of Leeds, and Mr. Smith, manager of the Leeds and West Riding Bank, letters of allotment be forthwith issued to such applicants; and on the 14th it was resolved that the broker, Mr. Howell, be paid £ 500 for the sale of shares, being the usual brokerage. It may be here proper to remark that neither bill nor receipt is forthcoming ; neither is the cheque endorsed by Mr. Howell. At this meeting— namely, the 16th Sept., Mr. Gravatt was appointed engineer. " On 10th of October, Mr. Meteyard had authority to settle the bills of Messrs. Owen, Gaskell, and Matthews, and a cheque for £ 909. 14s. 10d. was signed for that purpose. Mr. O wen was paid £ 434.14s. 10d., being a reduction of his original charge, but the bill has not been produced. Mr. Mathews brought in a claim of £ 57 for inquiring as to sufficiency of applicants for shares, which was settled for £ 20 ; and Mr. Gaskell brought in a bill of £ 574. 13s. 6d. for advertisements, which was settled for £ 450. It has been stated that Mr. Owen and Mr. Meteyard are friends, and it has been sought to prove that Gaskell and Owen are partnerc. Mr. Meteyard seems to have exercised his influence with Mr. Gaskell beneficially for the Company, having procured a reduction of nearly one- third of the sum demanded. The Secretary states that the advertisements have been checked, and that all charged for have appeared, as also that their inser- tion was for the most part ordered by Mr. Owen. The number of insertions seem to have been excessive, and the charges most exorbitant. " At this meeting of the Board Mr. Hart was deputed to associate with him such other Directors as he might think proper, for the purpose of conferring with Sir Thomas Win- nington, with a view to secure his assent to the line, and £ 100 was placed at his disposal for that purpose. Of this sum £ 90. 13s. 9d. was subsequently returned, in obedience to a resolution of the Board of the 15th November. By resolutions passed on the 10th of October and the 14th October, 1845, and February 24 and May 21, 1846, the following amounts were ordered to be paid to the Directors for travelling expenses : — Mr. Hart, £ 155. 10s.; Mr. Powell, £ 152, & c., the whole amounting to £ 567. Us. The amount not included in the above account is £ l52. 4s.- 9d., being in all £ 719. 15s. 9d. charged under this head ; but of this sum Mr. Birbeck was paid £ 105 for taking round the deed for signature. From a memorandum which was exhibited, it would appear to have been the habit of the country Directors to charge £ 5. 5s. for journey and £ 1. Is. per day for expenses. The London Directors have not taken anything for their services, save that Mr. Williams, of Bucklersbury, charges £ 18.18s. for travelling expenses out of pocket. It is worthy of remark, that, owing to the quick succession of a portion of those journies, some of the Directors must have passed a considerable portion of their time at that period upon the road up and down. On the 24th of February it was resolved that no other travelling expenses should be allowed. The minutes of the meeting on the 21st of May stated that cheques should be signed by certain Directors, and counter- signed by the Secretary. When the minutes were read for confirmation, that portion" relating to the Secretary's signature was erased; and on examining the cheques signed after this period, some of them bore that officer's signature. The Secretary, having been requested to give some explanation on this subject, stated that the accounts were taken to Coutts and Company to avoid an attachment, there being law proceed- ings pending at the time, and that during a fortnight he was ignorant of the bank to which the account had been transferred when the money was received from the Accountant- general. The Chairman ( Captain Richardson) declared that the reason the Secretary's signature was excluded was, that Messrs. Coutts's house would receive none other than a private account. On the 7th July the following resolution was passed :—' That a cheque be drawn for £ 10, and given to Mr. Howell, messenger, for his services.' This cheque was signed by the Chairman, and handed over by him to the Secretary to procure the signatures of Mr. Whitmore and Mr. Stevenson. Having obtained these, the Secretary returned the cheque to Captain Richardson, the Chairman. " The committee feel reluctant to allude to the painful cir- cumstances which have arisen in reference to this transaction, as they are already in course of judicial investigation. They deem it, however, their duty to observe, in terms of censure, upon the very improper and unjustifiable conduct of the direc- tors in voting a sum of money under the head of services to a messenger, although they were well aware at the time that the statement was fictitious, the individual in question having no claim upon them whatever, and having never been employed as a messenger, nor indeed for a long period in any other capacity. The loose manner in which the signatures of the directors were obtained, and the recent habit of dispensing with the services of their executive officer in such respects, appear to have afforded unusual facilities for fraud.. " In regard to the amalgamation which was to have been effected with the Worcester and Porthdynllaen Company, it may not be amiss to mention here the manner in which, from private sources, it has been ascertained the shares were disposed of:— Great Western, 50,000; Oxford and Worcester, 25,000; Dublin, Wexford, and Waterlord, 15,625 ; South Wales, 12,500, amounting to 1,031.251 ; left for the public, 34,375; total, 1,305,070 shares of £ 25 each, making a capital of £ 2,062,500. Of the 34,375 shares left for the public it was agreed between the two companies that 12,000 shares should be placed at the disposal of the Worcester, Tenbury, and Ludlow Company, and that £ 5000 should be allowed towards the expenses incurred. The balance of expenditure being defrayed by the Worcester, Tenbury, and Ludlow Company, they would be entitled for every two shares to receive three in the Worcester and Porthdynllaen Company. The law charges, amounting to £ 4241. 6s. 7d, and the engineer's bill, amounting to £ 4852.15s., seem to be enormously high, being on a line of 33 miles respec- tively £ 131 and £ 147 per mile; but the respective accounts^ have not been submitted to the inspection of the committee." The gross expense per mile amounts to more than £ 420. Returning to the formation of the company, it is found that a provisional committee was elected, corresponding with the names published in the original prospectus, fifty- two in number; of these gentlemen four only were included in the acting com- mittee of management subsequently formed, and whose names appeared in the second prospectus, forming in part the govern- ing body at the present time. Of the 48 gentlemen omitted from the second direction not one became a Shareholder in the company, although it was on the faith of the assurances con- tained in the prospectus, of which their names were the guarantee, that the public were induced to join in the under- taking. The present Directors determined on taking up 120 shares each. From six of them, however, the deposits upon 100 shares each are still due, and there is a deficit upon 20 shares from one other director, arising from misapprehension, which he has expressed a disposition to rectify. " There is one passage in the prospectus which the commit- tee think deserving of the severest reprehension ; it is this— ' The principal part of the influential landowners on the line have given their consent in writing, and have expressed their unqualified approbation of the railway and its objects, and have promised their most energetic support.' It will be observed that the landowners are stated not only to have assented to the line, but to have given their consent in writing. On inquiry this statement is found to be altogether untrue, and the com- mittee have reason to believe that save for the amalgamation with the Company promoted by the Great Western, the Wor- cester, Tenbury, and Ludlow would have been opposed by the landowners, who were generally in favour of the Worcester and Porthdynllaen. '' The committee have now to refer to the allotment of shares, and to the balance- sheet of the Company, from which it will appear that the present assets of the Company, including the full amount deposited at Couits's, will admit of a dividend of 17s. per share, with a balance of nearly £ 400 for contingent expenses. The amount receivable from Directors who have not paid upon all their shares will furnish another dividend of 3s. per share. " It is a matter for further consideration whether the plans can be advantageously disposed of, or whether it will be desir- able to reserve the right to participate in the formation of any Company which may be brought forward hereafter under the auspices of the Great Western. " In June and July the whole 8000 shares were allotted, but only 2245 were paid on. At the second allotment the number was again made up to 8000, and up to the present time the number paid on amounts to 7850, or, with 220 which will be paid on, 7305, making, with 695 allotted but not paid on, 8000. " Of the shares so allotted but not paid on, 100 each were allotted to six Directors, and 20 to another Director. It is expected that these gentlemen will be induced to pay upon their respective shares; 20 were cancelled, in consequence of the person who had paid upon them having attempted a fraudu- lent imposition upon the Company ; and the remaining 55 are not likely to be paid upon. " The abstract of the debtor and creditor account is as follows:— Amount received £ 19,889 2 8 Total received from Sir W. Young £ 275 Ditto from W. H. Adam 275 Due 55 605 0 0 Total 20,494 2 8 Amount paid £ 13,219 2 6 Due to Johnstone and Co.... 381 19 2 Due to various 302 15 3 13,903 16 11 Divisible among 7305 shares 6; 590 5 9 Being rather more than 17s. a share. The £ 6,591) 5s. is thus disposed of:— At Smith, Payne's and Smith's £ 872 10 3 At Coutts's 5,797 9 11 Sir W. Young and W. H. Adams 605 0 0 £ 7,272 0 5 Less Johnstone and Co.' s bill and various 684 14 5 £ 6,590 5 7 " The Committee cannot close their report without stating that the accounts are kept in a very clear and correct manner, highly creditable to the secretary, and that they received from that officer all the assistance they required in investigating the affairs of the Company with the utmost readiness and assiduity. " Under the peculiar circumstances in which the affairs of the Company are at present placed, the Committee strongly urge upon the Shareholders the necessity for presenting a requisition to the Directors to convene a meeting of Share- holders at as early a period as possible, for the purpose of con- sidering the present condition and prospects of the company and adopting such measures as they may think necessary. " HENRY E. HOLT. GEORGE P. KNOX. GEORGE LAWRENCE. THOS. SMITH. GEORGE T. DALE. After the conclusion of the report, the Chairman begged leave to remark that much of the information contained in the report, however Qprrect it might be, had not been supplied by the directors of the Worcester, Tenbury, and Ludlow Company. After some discussion, it was proposed that a meeting in accordance with the suggestion contained in the report just read should be convened. Mr. Fry, the solicitor to the company, objected, on the ground that such meeting could not be legal, and would be inoperative of any good. On the part of the directors he could say that they were most willing to afford the scripholders every assistance in their power. He did not think the expenses of such meeting, although they couid not be very great, ought to be borne by the company. If scripholders wished to hold such meetings he thought they ought to bear the expenses attending them themselves. Mr. Knox thought it scarcely fair that those gentlemen who were ready to give up their time cheerfully and readily to assist in settling the affairs of the company, should have themselves to pay the expense of any meeting they might consider it expedient to call. After a desultory conversation it was ultimately agreed that the gentlemen who had formed the committee of investigation should form themselves into a sub- committee to cc- operate with the directors. Mr. James bore witness to the great care and attention the directors had exhibited with respect to the melancholy affair of Capt. Richardson, and the laborious and painstaking manner in which the committee of investigation had discharged their task. In the prosecution of that task the company had given up every document and scrap of paper in their possession which could throw any light upon the affairs of the company. He believed it would be better if all parties co- operated for the common good. After a vote of thanks had been passed to the chairman, and acknowledged by that gentleman, the meeting separated. SECOND EDITION. Saturday Morning, Sept. 5. STOCKS.— Bank Stock. 210 ; 3 per Cent. lied., 96* ; 3 per Cent. Con., 90 J ; New 3J per Cent., 9SJ ; Cons, for Aect., 06j; Long Annuities, 10J ; India Stock, 259 ; India Bonds, — ; £ 1000 Bxcneq. Bills, 17. CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY The Wheat trade opened with considerable activity on the part of buyers, who freely offered 2s. to 3s. per quarter advance on the little English on sale; fully as much for free foreign, and even more for bonded, and a considerable business was done at this improvement. The Belgian and French markets all come dearer. There was a good supply of foreign oats, but sparingly from other parts ; buyers had to comply with 6d. to Is. per quarter advance, which however they paid with great reluctance, and only took sparingly for the supply of their present wants. No further arrival of new Barley, so no change in value to report. Malt, Peas, and Beans held for Is. to 2s. more money. Indian corn in great request, and Is to 2s. per quarter dearer. SMITHFIELD, FRIDAY - The supply of home- fed beasts on offer to- day w as very limited and the I ef trade in a sluggish state The mutton trade firm. Lambs moved off readily at a trifling advance. Veal the turn higher. A steady business doing in pigs. The following are the quotation:— Beef, 2s. lOd. to 4s. 2d.; Mutton, 3s. 8u. to 4s. lOd.; Lamb, 4s. 8d. to 5s. 8d. ; Veal, 3s. 8d. to 4s. lOd. ; Pork, 3s. 8d. to 4s. lOd. BANKRUPTS. ltobert Francis Barber, Bishopsgate- slreet Without, licensed victualler. William Lake, HenSeld grocer. John Mortimer, Bradford, Yorkshire, woolstapler. Thomas Wainwright, Barnsley, Yorkshire, surgeon. • James Hall, Leeds, chemist. Joseph Filth, sen., Standiland, Joseph Firth, jur.., Booth Town, James Dugdale and William Stott, Soyknd, Yorkshire, cotton- spinners. George Lewis, Wrexham, Denbighshire, apothecary. GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY. ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE TO SHAREHOLDER S. NPHE ACTING COMMITTEE of the GREAT X EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY have much satisfaction in taking the earliest opportunity of informing their Proprietors that, notwithstanding their failure in Standing Orders, they have succeeded in securing for them a Share in the NEWPORT, ABERGAVENNY, and HERE- FORD LINE, which has obtained the sanction of Parliament, and which embraces nearly two- thirds of the district included in the Great Eastern and Western project. The line from Pontypool to Abergavenny, and from Aberga- venny to Hereford, ( with a Branch to Ragland, and such extensions as may be deemed advisable to complete the con- nection between Hereford and Swansea) will now be constructed by the three Companies which disputed last year the possession of the mineral district of South Wales, and the united influence and capitals of the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford, the Great Eastern and Western, and the Welch Midland Companies will be immediately employed in completing ( in conjunction with the Shrewsbury and Hereford, and the leading Railways which have obtained their Acts of incorporation) a direct and unbroken Railway communication between the port of New- port and the Bristol Channel on the one side, and Birkenhead and Liverpool on the other. The interest reserved to the Great Eastern and Western Company in the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Com- pany, is to the extent of one- third, or rather more than 9,000 shares in its capital. The shares in the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Company are shares of £ 25, with a deposit of £ 2. 10s. paid. The Directors of the Great Eastern and Western Company retain the opinion they have always expressed as to the highly remunerative character of the undertaking, which they believe to be second to none in importance. They therefore recommend their Proprietors to avail themselves at once of the option of taking the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford shares which have been secured to them. The Directors are negociating to secure some further advan- tages to their Shareholders, but they do not think it right to defer the present announcement until the negotiations shall have been completed. They have made arrangements for securing an interest in the Extension between Hereford and Swansea, to which it is evidently the interest of the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford, the Shrewsbury and Hereford, the London and Birmingham, and Midland Railway Companies to give their strongest co- operation. In addition to these measures, the Directors have already made great progress in adjusting the pecuniary affairs of the Company, though, as a consequence of the claims in dispute, the Directors have not hitherto been able finally to close their accounts ; neither would it be prudent to do so, the claims still unliquidated being such, that the Directors, as they have pre- viously announced, confidently expect successfully to resist them, at any rate materially to reduce them, and, not impro- bably, according to a recent judicial decision, to obtain, in the form of damages, a return of money already paid. Notwithstanding the expenditure incident to a arge under- taking during a period of unexampled demand in several of the most expensive railway departments, added to a heavy Parlia- mentary contest with the most powerful parties, and notwith- standing the disturbed state of the money market, which prevented that due response to the letters of allotment, which, from their careful investigation of applications, the Directors had a right confidently to anticipate, each proprietor in the Great Eastern and Western Company will be entitled to an immediate return of 15s. per share, with a further probable return of 5s. per share, and to 10s. per share of Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Stock, being at the rate of one Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford share, with 40s. paid, for four Great Eastern and Western shares. They have also a preference to one- third of any extension Stock that may be created by the amalgamated Companies, and as their interests are secured by an equal representation at the joint Board, the Committee conceive that a full equivalent for the 50s. per share now paid may be realised. The Directors take this opportunity of expressing their lppreciation of the confidence reposed in the Board during the rate crisis, and which it has been their earnest endeavour to justify by every exertion on their part for promoting the interest of their constituents. ^ The Shareholders are invited to fill up, according to their intentions, and to return addressed to the Secretary, at the offices of the Company, on or before the 29th instant, the accompanying letter and form annexed, also the Scrip Certifi- cates enclosed, with the name, designation, and address endorsed thereon. On delivery of the Scrip, a receipt for tha same will be given or forwarded, and three days after the receipt of such Letter, Form, and Scrip Certificates, and due verification of the latter, Fifteen Shillings per Share will be paid on each such Scrip Certificate, at the Offices of the Company, in London, between the hours of twelve o'clock at noon and three o'clock P. M. A Certificate ( Class No. 1,) will also be delivered, declaring the holder entitled to a pro rata proportion of the balance of the funds; and to those Share- holders who exercise their option to take Newport, Aber- gavenny, and Hereford, or Extension Shares respectively, Certificates ( Class No. 2 and Class No. 3) will be delivered declaring the holders entitled to their pro rata proportion of Shares respectively. By order, J. HUGHES, 5, Gresham Street, London, SECRETARY 19th August, 1846. To the Secretary of the Great Eastern and Western Railway Company, 5, Gresham Street, London. 1st. I being a holder of Shares in the Great Eastern and Western Railway Company, the numbers and particulars whereof are set forth in the annexed form, beg to enclose you my Scrip Certificates for the same, and, upon pay- ment of the Sum of 15s. per Share, I authorise the cancellation thereof, and I accept such payment, together with such further sum per Share as the Committee may declare to be payable after final settlement of all claims upon the Company or Com- mittee, in full discharge of my interest in the undertaking. Signature -. 2nd. Further, that I accept such number of Newport, Aber- gavenny, and Hereford Railway Shares, with 40s. paid up, as the Committee of the Great Eastern and Western Railway Company may declare to be my rateable proportion. Signature 3rd. Further, that I wish to reserve to myself any preference I may be entitled to, as a Shareholder in the Great Eastern and Western Company, in any Extension Stock that may be created by the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Company, or in connexion therewith. Signature FORM TO ACCOMPANY SCRIP. Name in full Designation Address in full No. of Shares Twenties, from to Tens, from to Fives, from to GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY. 5, GRESHAM STREET, BANK, AUGUST 22, 1846. T^ HE Shareholders are referred to the advertisement, published by the Committee on the 15th inst., announcing that in consequence of the unavoidable absence of Mr. H. G. Ward, M. P., their Chairman, they were compelled to postpone the contemplated Meeting of the Shareholders under Lord Dalhousie's Act. The Directors regret that, notwithstanding this announce- ment, a Meeting is this day advertised by parties to whom the circumstances of the postponement were personally explained, and they take the earliest opportunity of again intimating that the Chairman being unable to attend any meeting before the middle or end of the next month, the Directors must also defer their attendance until that period. By Order, J. HUGHES, Secretary. rpHE ANNIVERSARY SERMON in aid of the 1 SOCIETY for PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOW- LEDGE, and the SOCIETY for the PROPAGATION of the GOSPEL in FOREIGN PARTS, will be preached on TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8th, in the ABBEY CHURCH, GREAT MALVERN, by the REV. H. J. STEVENSON, M. A., Hon. Canon of Worcester, Examining Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Worcester, and Vicar of Hallow. Divine Service will commence at Eleven o'clock. The M embers and Friends of these Societies will Dine afterwards at the Foley Arms, at three o'clock. A. B. LECH MERE,? OLIVER MASON, J Secretaries. JOHN NEWMAN, DECEASED. THE Brothers of JOHN NEWMAN, late of the Parish of Saint Andrew, in the City of Worcester, Victualler, who died in or about the year 1790, if living, or in case of their decease the children of any or either of such Brothers are requested to make application to us where they will hear of something to their advantage. BEDFORD & PIDCOCK. Worcester, 24th August, 1846. [ Duty Free. ] WORCESTER UNION. TO MILLERS, BUTCHERS, AND GROCERS. PERSONS willing to CONTRACT with the Guardians for the Supply of one or more of the under- mentioned Articles, of good quality, from the 25th September instant, for the period of Thirteen Weeks, are requested to send sealed Tenders, properly endorsed, and accompanied by Samples ( except Flour), if practicable, to the Clerk of the Wor- cester Union, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 16th Instant, viz., Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Mustard, Black Pepper- corns, Starch, Salt Butter, Black Lead, Hops, Candles, Cheese, Yellow Soap, Oatmeal, and Bacon, at per lb. ; White Peas, per quart; Malt, per bushel; best Bruch and Hard Coal, per ton, to be weighed when brought in ; Cow Beef, of the following Joints— Beds. End Lifts, Sticking Pieces, without the Neck part, an equal number of each, as no deviation will be permitted, seven Legs and Shoulders of Mutton; and Beef Suet, at per lb.; Coffins, as '> er size ; Bedticking and Flannel, at per yard. ONE H JNDRED SACKS of BEST THIRDS FLOUR, to be delivered in four lots, at intervals of two weeks. Each Contractor must enter into sufficient security, if required, for the due performance of liis Contract. By order of the Board. WM. THOMASON, Clerk. Tallow Hill, September 4th, 1846. WORCESTER TURNPIKE ROADS. UPTON DISTRICT, ( AS TO THE REDUCTION OF TOLLS.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the GENERAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES of the WORCESTER TURNPIKE ROADS, to be holden at the SHIRK HALL, in the City of Worcester, on WEDNESDAY, the SEVENTH day of OCTOBER next, at the hour of Twelve at Noon, a MOTION will be made, that the Trustees then and there present do enquire into the propriety of Lessening and Reducing all or any of the Tolls payable* on the Upton District of the said Turnpike Roads; and if, upon such enquiry, then and there to be made, it shall appear to the Trustees then present that the said Tolls can be Reduced, without injury to the Roads, an order will be then made for Lessening and Reducing all or such of the said Tolls as to the said Trustees shall seem meet, and to commence from such time as shall be then agreed upon. By order of fhe Trustees, JOHN BROOKE HYDE, Clerk. Worcester, 2nd September, 1846. THREE HOUSES IN PUMP- STREET, WORCESTER ; REVERSIONARY PROPERTY in the FUNDS AND POLICY OF ASSURANCE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY HOBBS & SON, At the Hare and Hounds Inn, Worcester, on Monday, the 28th September instant, at five o'clock, in two Lots:— LOT 1. rrt WO substantial brick- built FRONT X HOUSES, situate Nos. 8 and 9, being the preferable part of PUMP STREET, with suitable Sitting- rooms and four Bed rooms to each, and good Cellars, in the occupation of Messrs. George Cook and James V> rent, the latter being the Temperance Arms; also a comfortable HOUSE at the back of No. 8, in the occupation of Mr. Geeves, with Cellar and suitable accommodation, the whole is fitted up with Grates, Cupboards, & c., and produces a Rental of £ 24. 18s" per Annum. No, 8, with the House at the back is Freehold, and No. 9 is Leasehold under the Corporation of Worcester for 41 years, renewable every 14. LOT 2.— All that VESTED REVERSIONARY INTEREST of George Till, the younger, and Catharine, his Wife, in all that One- third and the Third of another Third Share ( being 4- 9ths) of and in all that the sum of £ 1473. 6s. Three- per- cent. Consuls, payable on the decease of Mrs. Knight, the Mother of the said Catharine Till, now aged about 71 years. The above sum was settled on the Marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Knight, and the surviving Trustee is a responsible party. Also, all that POLICY OF ASSURANCE, dated the 21st day of June, 1841, effected with the Directors of the Britannia Life Office, on the Life of the said George Till, the younger, for the sum of £ 400, in the event of the said George Till dying before the said Mrs. Knight. For further particulars apply to Mr. Thomas, Solicitor ; Mr. Foley, Solicitor; or to the Auctioneers, Worcester. EIGHT NEAT COTTAGES AND GARDENS, WITH PIECE OF EXCELLENT ARABLE LAND, In the Parish of Grimley, Four Miles from Worcester. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY HOBBS & SON, On Thursday, the 1st day of October, 1846, at the Ball Mill Inn, Grimley, at four for five o'clock in the Evening, in one or more Lots, as may be agreed upon at the time of sale. ALL those EIGHT very desirable and well- built COTTAGES, with GARDENS, Piggeries, and other conveniences, and about Two Acres of capital ARABLE LAND adjoining, situate at THE WORLD'S END, near Sinton Green, in the Parish of Grimley, within Four Miles of Worcester, in the several occupations of Crumpton, Barrow, Yates, Handley, and others, and producing a Rental of nearly £ 50 per Annum. The Property, which is Copyhold for Lives under the Bishop of Worcester, is advantageously situated, fronted to a capital road, which leads into the Worcester and Ludlow Road, and will be found a desirable Investment. For particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas, Solicitor, Palace Yard ; Mr. Foley, Solicitor, 2, High Street; or the Auctioneers, Foregate Street, Worcester. IMPROVED SHORT HORNS. MOORE & WEAVER HAVE received instructions to SELL by AUC- TION, on Tuesday, the 8th of September, 1846, com- mencing at twelve precisely, at BEAUCHAMP'S COURT, four miles from Worcester and Malvern, and six from Upton- upon- Severn— All the celebrated and deservedly- admired HERD OF CATTLE, THE PROPERTY OF MR. LAKIN, who is about to give up the Farm:— consisting of NINETY- FIVE COWS AND HEIFERS, stinted to the best Bulls; EIGHTEEN COW CALVES, and ELEVEN BULLS, of various ages, all of the IMPROVED SHORT- HORNED BREED; together with SEVEN ALDERNEY COWS AND HEIFERS, stinted to capital Short- Horned Bulls; as also TEN STOUT CART AND HARNESS HORSES, and TWELVE VERY SUPERIOR PIGS. The name of LAKIN, as a Breeder of SHORT- HORNS, is well known, and upon referring to THE HERD BOOK it will be found that the Sires and Dams have been selected from the BEST BLOOD, whilst the NUMBER OF PRIZES awarded to MR. LAKIN at the Meetings of the various LOCAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES, THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND, and at S M I T H F I E L D, fully evince how highly his Stock is appreciated by the FIRST JUDGES OF THE LAND. It has been a remarkable feature in Mr. Lakin's System of Farming, his complete REGISTRY OF MILK, showing the annual quantity given by each Cow, and which has enabled him with the greater certainty to select his REARING CALVES from the BEST MILKERS. The Stock may be viewed the week previous to the Sale, and Catalogues, with full pedigrees, may be had of Mr. Lakin, or ( upon a pre- paid application) of Moore and Weaver, Auc- tioneers, Tewkesbury. MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE. IMPORTANT SALE of FREEHOLD LAND, well adapted for VILLAS, on sites of peculiar beauty, with CHALYBEATE SPRINGS, < 5FC., at GREAT MA L VER N, Worcestershire. MESSRS. HOBBS & SON HAVE the honour to announce to the Public that j they have received instructions from the Trustees for Sale of the late JAMES MASON, ESQ., deceased, and ! others, to OFFER for COMPETITION, in the month of i OCTOBER, ( of which timely notice will be given,) at the BELLE VUE HOTEL, MALVERN, in suitable Lots I which will be set out for the purposes of Building;— All that 1 VERY VALUABLE ESTATE, called the NETHER GRANGE OR ABBEY FARM, with SPA VILLA, CHALYBEATE SPRINGS, and SPLENDID SHEET OF WATER, containing about 18 0 ACRES OF FREEHOLD LAND, CHIEFLY TITHE- FREE AND LAND- TAX REDEEMED. This Property is much enhanced in value from the fact that it is THE ONLY FREEHOLD LAND near the much- admired VILLAGE OF MALVERN that can be obtained for Building, and that it abounds in PLEASANT AND PICTURESQUE SITES FOR VILLAS, and other Private Residences; a judicious scheme is being formed, which will be adhered to, whereby purchasers will be protected, and the character of Malvern, SO RICH IN NATURE'S CHARMS, will be preserved. It is the intention of the Vendors to set out and form, at their own expense, CONVENIENT AND SUITABLE ROADS, one of which entering through the MUCH- ADMIRED ABBEY GATEWAY", and running Southerly into the Ledbury and Malvern Turn- pike Road, will afford accommodation to the several purchasers. It may be considered presumptuous in attempting to describe THE LOFTY AND MAGNIFICENT RANGE OF THE MALVERN HILLS, rearing themselves in front of the fertile and richly- cultivated VALLEY OF THE SEVERN, and forming one of the chief attractions of the highly- favoured SHIRE OF WORCESTER. Their beauty is well known to all who have visited THE FAR- FAMED VILLAGE of that name, but as there may be some who have NOT BEEN SO FORTUNATE, it may be well to observe that they are near 1,500 FEET ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SEA, extending about NINE MILES from North to South, accessible by winding Paths, and present- ing at every turn a SUCCESSION OF VARIED VIEWS, TO THE SUMMIT; from whence it may be truly said one of THE LOVELIEST AND MOST EXTENSIVE PROSPECTS opens to the sight, ENCHANTING THE IMAGINATION with the fertility on the East and South, and THE BOLDNESS OF THE SCENERY on the Western side. THE ABBEY FARM lies on the slopes of these DELIGHTFUL HILLS, and, being higher than the surrounding Country, enjoys A VIEW OF UNLIMITED EXTENT, only surpassed by that abov? described. THE ABBEY CHURCH, that CHASTE AND CLASSIC RELIC OF ANTIQUITY, immediately adjoins, and presents a noble feature in contem- plating the eligibility of this Property. Messrs. Hobbs earnestly invite a close inspection of this Estate, as an opportunity like the present, either for Residence or Investment, in this MUCH- ADMIRED LOCALITY, will never . occur again. A more detailed advertisement, with Plans and printed Parti- culars, will shortly appear; and further information may be had of Messrs. Bedford and Pidcock, Solicitors, Worcester; Messrs. Edwards, Mason, and Co., Solicitors, 8, Moorgate Street, Lon- don ; Messrs. J. W. and G. Whateley, and Messrs. Barker and Griffiths, Solicitors, Birmingham; Mr. James Webb, Land Surveyor, and Messrs. Hobbs, both of Worcester. COUNTY OF WORCESTER MICHAELMAS QUARTER SESSIONS, 1846. ALL Persons having any Demand upon the County, for the payment of which the order of the Court of Quarter Sessions is required, must leave the particulars thereof at the County Gaol, made up to the 31st day of August last, ( inclosed in a sealed cover,) addressed " To the Finance Committee," at the County Gaol, Worcester, on or before Twelve o'Clock on FRIDAY, the 18th day of SEPTEMBER Instant, or the same will not be allowed these Sessions. C. A. HELM, D. C. P. Clerk of the Peace's Office, Shirehall, Worcester, Sept. 2, 1846. WORCESTERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. JOHN TAYLOR, ESQ., PRESIDENT. rpHE GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of this 1 SOCIETY, for the EXHIBITION OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, ROOTS, FRUIT, & c., AWARDING PREMIUMS to LABOURERS, COT- TAGERS, and SERVANTS, and for the PLOUGHING MATCHES, will be held on FRIDAY, the2d of OCTOBER NEXT. All Certificates, Notices, and Claims of every description, must be sent to me, properly filled up, on or before the 19th of September. JOHN C. NOTT, Hon. Sec. Hallow, September 1st, 1846. THE ANNUAL SALE of LEICESTER RAMS, by AUCTION, at WOODFIELD, OMBERSLEY, near Worcester, by Mr. BENTLEY, will take place on FRIDAY, the 18th of September next, being the day previous to Worcester Great Hop Fair. FARM TO BE LET. ADESIRABLE SMALL FARM, Acres, TO . BE LET— For particulars apply to Mr. Martin, No. 1, Bank Street, Worcester. MONEY ON MORTGAGE. ANY AMOUNT, not exceeding £ 10,000, to be ADVANCED upon Freehold, Copyhold, or Leasehold Security, at rates of Interest varying according to the Sum required. Apply to Mr. Martin, No. 1, Bank Street, Worcester. TO BE LET, AMOST DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, with Lawn, excellent Walled- in Garden, Coach House, Stabling for six horses, and about 30 ACRES of LAND, 25 of which are Pasture of the richest quality. Apply to Mr. Miles, Land and House Agent, and Auc- tioneer, or to Mr. Martin, No. 1, Bank Street, Worcester. GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Meeting of the Share or Scrip Holders in this Company will be held at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of September instant, at the Offices of the Company, 5, Gresham Street, Bank, in the City of London ; for determining whether the Partnership or Company called The Great Eastern and Western Railway Company shall be Dissolved, pursuant to an Act passed in the 9th and 10th years of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Intituled " An Act to Facilitate the Dissolution of certain Railway Companies." Dated this 3rd clay of September, 1846. By and on behalf of the Committee of Provisional Directors of the said Great Eastern and Western Railway Company, H. G. WARD, One of the Members of such Committee. WORCESTER AUTUMN MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH and 5TH, 1846, AND THE GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CIIASE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. OPEN TO ALL THE WORLD. FORMERLY HELD IN MARCH. FIRST DAY. ASELLING STAKES of 5 Sovs. each, with 20 added. Three- years- old, 7st. 31b.; four, 8st. 21b.; five, 8st.. 101b.; six and aged, 8st. 121b. The winner to be sold for £ 120 if demanded, & c.; if entered to be sold for £ 100, allowed 51b.; if for £ 80, allowed 101b.; and if for ,£ 60, allowed 141b. from the above weights. Heats. One mile and a quarter. To close and name to Mr. William Tolley, Clerk of the Course, at the Bell Inn, between the hours of five and seven o'clock in the evening of Tuesday, November 3rd. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 Sovs. each, with 20 added, for Horses not thorough- bred. Three- years- old, 8st. 71b.; four, 9st. 81b.; five, 10st. 21b.; six and aged, lOst. 101b. A winner of £ 50 value before naming, once, to carry 51b.; twice, 81b.; thrice, 101b. extra; and a winner of a Cup or Stakes, & c., of the value of £ J100 at one time previous to starting, to carry 81b. extra, in addition to the weights for winning ; and also a winner of a Cup or Stakes, & c., of the value of £ 150 at one time pre- vious to starting, to carry 141b. extra, in addition to the above weights for winning, & c. Mares and Geldings allowed 21b. Heats. One mile and a quarter. To close and name as above. A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 5 Sovs. each, with 20 added, for Horses of all descriptions. Heats. One mile and a quarter. To close and name as above, and the weights to be fixed the same evening. SECOND DAY. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 Sovs. each, with 15 added. Three- years old, to carry 9st. 71b.; four, lOst. 71b.; five, list. 41b.; six, list. 81b.; and aged, 12st. Mares and Geldings allowed 31bs. To be ridden by Gentlemen as qualified accord- ing to the Anglesey Stakes Articles, at Goodwood, or Members of the Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, or Monmouthshire Hunt Clubs. Heats. One mile and a quarter. To close and name as above. A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 3 Sovs. each, with 30 added. Two miles. To close and name as above, and the weights to be out by nine o'clock on the evening of the first day's race. THE HACK STAKES of 2 Sovs. each, with 10 added. Three years old, to carry 8st. 41b.; four, 9st. 21b. ; five, lOst.; six and aged, lOst. 71b. The winner to be sold for £ 25, if demanded in the usual way. A winner once in 1846 to carry 31b.; twice, 51b.; thrice, 71b. extra. The second Horse to save his Stake. Half- bred Horses allowed 71b. Heats. One mile and a quarter. To close and name as above. AT THE SAME MEETING. MATCH.— 200 Sovs., half forfeit. Three miles; over six hurdles. Mr. Williams' Limerick, 12st 101b.; Mr. Mytton's ro. m. Gipsey Queen, 12st. MATCH.—£ 300 to £ 200, half forfeit. Sorella, 7st. 71b-, against Gipsey Queen, 4 yrs., 7st. One mile and a quarter. THIRD DAY. THE WORCESTERSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE, of 20 Sovs. each, with £ 100 added, open to all the world ; 10 forfeit, and 5 only if declared on or before Saturday, October the 24th. Over about four miles of a fair hunting country. To close on Thursday, October the 1st; the weights to be out by the 10th. Eight to remain in and five to start, or the public money will not be added. The winner to give 20 Sovs. towards expenses; the second Horse to save his Stake. The Horse to be named, and the declarations made in writing, sealed and directed to the Secretary, Mr. Webb, Bell Inn, Worcester, enclosing £ 5 for each nomination, as part of Stake or Forfeit. Persons taking nominations, and not declaring on or before the 24th of October, will be liable to the 20 Sovs. or 10 Sovs., as the case may be. The Stakes to be paid up, and the names and colours of the riders given in writing to the Secretary, at the Bell Inn, between the hours of eight and ten, p. m., on Wednesday, November 4th. In this Race Gentlemen Riders, qualified according to the Anglesey Stakes, at Goodwood, or Members of tiie Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, or Monmouthshire Hunt Clubs, allowed 71b. THE WORCESTERSHIRE FREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 10 Sovs. each, with 50 added. Two- mile Heats; over Six Hurdlesin each Heat. Open to all Eng- land. The weights to be published by October 20th, and the Acceptances to be declared to the Clerk of the Course on or before November 1st. Five to accept, or no race, and four to start, or the money will not be added. Owners wishing their Horses to be handicapped for this race are requested to commu- nicate such to the Clerk of the Course immediately. B. COLLETT, ESQ., Chairman of the Committee. MR. WILLIAM WEBB, Secretary. MR. TOLLEY, Clerk of the Course. For further particulars, see " Racing Calendar," No. XX August 2bth, 1846. NEW EVENING LONDON PAPER. From the 1st of September, THE EXPRESS. THE TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS of the " DAILY NEWS" has led to numerous inquiries, whether it might not be practicable to PUBLISH AN EVENING EDITION, CONTAINING REPORTS OF PRICES AND PROCEEDINGS IN THE DIFFERENT MARKETS ON THE DAY OF PUBLICATION. The Proprietors of the " DAILY NEWS" have resolved to comply with the wish of the Public; but, to prevent confusion, the paper will appear under a different name— that of THE EXPRESS. The EXPRESS will contain, in addition to the news in the Morning Paper, a SUMMARY of the HOME and FOREIGN INTELLI- GENCE which may arrive on the day of publication. THE EXPRESS will have the advantage of Foreign Expresses, Correspondence, and other costly characteristics of a Morning Journal. But the full and carefully prepared REPORTS of the MONEY, RAILWAY, PRODUCE, CORN, CATTLE, and other MARKETS will be the marking feature. As, however, the interest in such a paper must necessarily be limited to a class, or a locality, the Proprietors cannot hope that either the sale or the advertisements will be so extensive or remunerative as those of a Morning Paper. They propose, therefore, that THREEPENCE shall be the price to the Public of THE EXPRESS. The Proprietors believe that every respectable news- agent will transmit the new Journal, on receiving a Post- office order, at the rate of 19s. 6d. per quarter; but should any difficulty arise, all persons desirous of being supplied with THE EXPRESS are requested to remit a Post- office order for that amount, payable to Mr. Henry Wallbridge, 90, Fleet Street, London, who will transfer it to a respectable London Agent. THE EXPRESS will be published every Afternoon, at Four o'clock, with the latest details of the Markets of the day. WORCESTERSHIRE. HIGHLY VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, NEAR TO GREAT MALVERN. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY W. H1GGS, On Friday, the 2nd of October, 1846, at the Star and Garter Hotel, Worcester, at four o'clock p. M., subject to conditions to be then produced ; TWO exceedingly eligible ESTATES, adjoining together, known as THE BROOK and BROOKEND, situate in the Parish of LEIGH, five miles and a half from Worcester, and two miles and a half from Great Malvern. Comprising an excellent and roomy FARM HOUSE, called THE BROOK, ( which is a very Genteel Residence,) with all necessary and conveniently arranged Agricultural Buildings, capital Fold, Rick, and Court Yards; and a COT- TAGE or TENEMENT known as the BROOKEND, with Cider Mill, Hop Kilns, Barn, Sheds, and other Outbuildings, together with about 173A. OR. OP. of superior ARABLE, MEADOW, HOP, GARDEN, ORCHARDING, and WOOD LAND, lying within a Ring Fence. The BROOK HOUSE is delightfully situated, and com- mands a fine View of the MALVERN HILLS, and, with the natural advantages it possesses, may, with a trifling outlay, be made the PET ESTATE of the Neighbourhood. It lies retired, but very cheerful, having a small Lawn with sunk Fence, overlooking the rich Pastures in front, and which, with a little taste, may be made to have a perfect PARK- LIKE APPEARANCE ; an excellent Garden bounds the House to the South, skirted by a FINE TROUT STREAM, which meanders through the Estate. The Lands are well stocked with Game, and the Property, it may be said, is in the centre of THE WORCESTERSHIRE HUNT; in fact a more compact Estate of its size is not to be found in the County. It is surrounded by capital Roads, and the Neigh- bourhood is of the highest respectability, and its proximity to the celebrated Village of GREAT MALVERN ( from which fashionable Watering Place it is distant only lialf- an- hour's drive,) forms another strong recommendation to the Capitalist for Investment, and to the Agriculturist it must be equally enticing from its short distance from Market, being only 5^ miles from Worcester. The plantations of Fruit Trees are very good, and capable of producing from 150 to 200 Hogsheads of tine Cider and Perry in a good season. The Estate is divided into convenient enclosures and in the following proportions. ARABLE, 115A. 3R. 26P.; MEADOW and PASTURE, 49A. 2R. 2IP. ; WOODLAND, 3A. OR. 19P.; and the Homestead, Cottage Garden, & c. & c., 3A. OR. 19P., forming as desirable a Property as can be found in the County. The Estate is Freehold, with the exception of about Acres, which is Copyhold for young Lives under Earl Somers, and another small quantity which is Leasehold for the residue of a term of 2000 years, a tenure in every respect equal to Freehold. Sixty Acres are redeemed from Land- tax, and the remainder is subject to a trifling payment. The Property is nearly surrounded by the Estates of THE EARL SOMERS. Any individual wishing to possess a Property most eligible for agricultural pursuits, and combining with it retiiement and health, should not let the present opportunity slip, as another so good may not again offer itself for many years to come. To view the same apply to Mr. Hadley, the Proprietor, at the Brook House ; and for further particulars apply to Mr. Foley, Solicitor ; to Mr. Corles, Solicitor; or to the Auctioneer, all of Worcester. Duty Free.] WHEREAS the RIGHT HONOURABLE JOHN REGINALD, EARL BEAUCHAMP, of Madresfield, in the County of Worcester, and JOHN HENRY ALLEN, of the Rhydd, in the same County, Esquire, being respectively interested, under the provisions of the Act passed in the 8th and 9th years of the reign of her present Majesty, cap. 118, in the Lands set forth on the Schedule hereunder written, and being desirous of effecting an Exchange of tne same Lands, have made application, in writing, to the L> iiosure Commissioners for England and Wales, to direcf enquiries whether such proposed Exchange would be beneficial to the Owners of such respective Lands, and to proceed with the same under the provisions of the said Act. ^ Now WE, the undersigned Inclosme Commissioners for England and Wales, being of opinion that such Exchange would be beneficial, and that the terms thereof are just and reasonable, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that we shall cause to be framed and confirmed, under our Hands and Seal, an Order of Exchange, in the matter of the said application, unless Notice, in writing, of dissent to the said proposed Exchange shall be given to us by some Person entitled to an Estate in or to a Charge upon the said Land, or any part thereof, on or before the 5th day of December next. THE SCHEDULE TO WHICH THE FOREGOING NOTICE REFERS. LANDS in which the above- named JOHN REGINALD, EARL BEAUCIIAMP, is interested, situate in the Parish of Madresfield, in the County of VYorcester, and pro- posed to be Exchanged for ihe Land hereinafter specified A. R. P. Cottage and Garden in the occupation of Thomas n i Beard / 0 1 Cottage, divided into two Dwellings, and Garden,") in the occupation of Samuel Hall and y 0 0 20 Thomas Little j Cottage in the occupation of Ann Lea, widow,-) and Garden in the occupation of the said I 0 1 16 John Henry Allen and Ann Lea J 0 3 11 LANDS in which the above- named JOHN HENRY ALLEN is interested, situate in the Parish of Great Malvern, in the County of Worcester, and proposed to be Exchanged for the Lands hereinbefore specified : A Piece of Meadow Land, called Slut Croft, in" the occupation of the said John Henry) Allen 5 Cottage and Garden in the occupation of Johnl „ Healing / 0 A. S. P. 2 0 1 0 25 2 0 26 Witness our Hands this Seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty- six. ( Signed) WM. BLAMIRE. G. DARBY. UPTON- ON- SEVERN RACES WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1846, ON UPTON HA M, A Flat Course, extending over 200 Acres of rich Pasture Land, and acknowledged by all judges to be second to none ; within four miles of Defford Station, on the Bristol and Birmingham Railway. rUHE UPTON STAKES, a Handicap Sweepstakes X of 10 Sovs. each, and 30 Sovs. added, 5 Sovs. forfeit, or 3 only if declared to the Clerk of the Course on or before Tues- day, September 22nd. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course, on or before Monday, September 14th, and theweights to be declared in due time. Second horse to save stake. To be handicapped by Messrs. Weatherby. Winner to pay £ 5 to the Fund. Heats, about one mile and a half. Three reputed horses, belonging to three distinct owners, to start, or the public money will not be added. THE SELLING STAKES of 5 Sovs. each, and 20 Sovs. added. Three- years- old, to carry 7st. 101b.; four, 8st. 11; five, 9st. 41b.; six and aged, 9st. 101b. Second horse to save stake. Winner to be sold for £° 150 if demanded, or at the option of the Steward or whom he may appoint, to be sold to the highest tender on the evening of the Race Day, the surplus to go to the Fund, from which the deficiency, if any, will be made up. If entered to be sold for £ 100, allowed 51b.; if for £ 80, 101b.; if for £ 60, 151b.; if for £ 40, 211b. A winner in 1845, to carry extra, once, 31b.; twice, 51b. ; thrice, 71b. Heats, once round and a distance. THE HACK STAKES of 2 Sovs. each, and 10 Sovs. added. Four- years- old, to carry 9st. 21b.; five, lOst. ; six and aged, lOst. 71b. Winner to be sold for £ 25, or at the option of the Steward, & c., as in the Selling Stakes. A winner in 1845 to carry extra, once, 31b. ; twice, 71b. ; thrice, 121b. Heats, once round and a distance. Second horse to save stake. Half- bred horses allowed 71b. THE SEVERN HURDLE RACE, a Sweepstakes of 3 Sovs. each, and 10 Sovs. added. Heats, about one mile and a half. Four leaps in each heat, 4 feet high. The winner to pay £ 1 for the hurdles. Second horse to save stake. Thorough- bred horses to carry 71b. extra. Three- years- old, to carry 8st. 71b.; four, 9st. 81b.; five, lOst. 21b.; six and aged, 10st. 71b. A winner in 1846 to carry extra, once, 5lb. ; twice, 81b.; thrice, 101b. Winner to be sold for £ 80, if demanded, or at the option of the Steward, & c., as in the other Stakes. For conditions see handbills, which may be had of the Clerk of the Course. F. W. KNIGHT, Esq., M. P., Steward. HENRY BUNDY, Star Inn, Clerk of the Course. FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH. MRS. JOHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTHING SYRUP, FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH This infallible Remedy has preserved hun- dreds of Children when thought past recovery from Convul- sions arising from painful dentitition. As soon as the Syrup is rubbed on the Gums, the Child will be relieved, the Gums cooled, and the inflammation reduced. It is as innocent as efficacious, tending to produce the Teeth with ease ; and so pleasant, that no Child will refuse to let its Gums he rubbed with it. When infants are at the age of four months, the Syrup should be rubbed on the Gums; and Parents should never be without the Syrup in the Nursery where there are young children ; for if a Child wakes in the night with pains in the Gums, the Syrup immedi tely gives ease; thereby pre- venting Convulsions, Fevers, & c. The great success of this Medicine during the last 25 years has induced unprincipled per- sons to imitate it, under the name of American Soothing Syrup, and copying parts of Mrs. Johnson's Bills, & c. Parents will, therefore, be very particular to ask for JOHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTHING SYRUP, and to notice that the names BARCLAY and SONS, 85, Farringdon Street, London, ( to whom Mrs. Johnson has sold the recipe), are on the Stamp affixed to each Bottle. THE WORCESTERSHIRE GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,6,% 18 46. STOCKS.— At 2 o'cC.] FRI. Bank. Stock 3 per Cent. Red Ann. 3 per Cent Cons Cons, for Account.... 3$ perCent. 1818 ... 3 per Cent. Red. ... New 3$ per Cent. .. 3 per Cent. 1826 Bank Long Ann. .., India Stock India Bonds Excheq. Bills FRt. SAT. HON, TUBS. WED. THURS 209 208 209 209 - 09$ 96} 96ft 96$ 961 96 $ y.,$ 96 964 96 k 96 h 96 96.$ 96* 96 J 96$ 96* yeg 96$ 98$ 98| 98$ 98$ 98 j 98| 10f , 16 16 10J 10ft 2594 259 28 P . 30 p 26 p 20 p 20 P 20 P :: 1 p 21 1' 21 P < t> i\ « irios TO CORRESPONDENTS. our next. " FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1846. LAST WORDS OF Loan RUSSEL ON THK SCAFFOLD. " J did believe, and do still, that Popery is breaking in upon " this nation, and those who advance it will stop at nothing " to carry on their designs; and 1 am heartily sorry that " so many Protestants give their helping hand to it." The Whigs have always been famous, whenever they have been in power, for putting into the mouth of the Sovereign for the time being " Royal Speeches" which have been constructed in the loosest and most slip- slop manner, and which may be regarded as furnishing admirable specimens, « — " upon the whole, " Of rhet'ric which the learn'd call rigmarole j" and the speech with which the Royal Commissioners this day week wound up the Session certainly formed no exception to the general rule. Few people, however, we should imagine, will have been disappointed by the speech; for if all its readers measured their anticipations of it, as we did, by the standard established by their former experience of Whig achievements in the same line, each reader would be enabled to realize in his own person that peculiar beatitude which Dean SWIFT wittily, though not very piously, added to the canonical catalogue :—" Blessed is the man that expecteth nothing; or verily lie shall not be disappointed." RURAL FETE AT OSBORNE HOUSE.— On Saturday afternoon, her Majesty gave an entertainment in the true old spirit of English hospitality, to all the labourers and workmen with their wives and families on the estate of Osborne. A large tent was erected in the park in front of Osborne House, ornamented with flags, and the band of the 74th Regiment played. At three o'clock 270 persons sat down to a substantial dinner, and after having well regaled themselves, amusements in all variety were carried on till half- past seven o'clock. The music plaved merrily to the dancing, and country dances succeeded each other rapidly. A match was played at cricket, for which her Majesty gave a prize— boys and men ran in sacks, and prizes were also awarded for running- matches, hopping- matches, hurdle- races, quoits, and other sports; which afforded equal enjoyment to those who took part in them and to those who were spectators. Her Majesty, the Prince Consort, and the juvenile members of the Royal Family were present throughout, and seemed thoroughly to enter into the games, and to enjoy the power of affording so much innocent satisfaction to so many of their dependents. Her Majesty gave the fete to celebrate the birthday of his Royal Highness the Prince Consort. Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, accompanied by her Royal Highness the Princess of Prussia, arrived at her residence, Marlboiough House, Pall- mall, on Fiiday afternoon, from the Hague. His Serene Highness Prince Edward, of Saxe Weimar, also accompanied his august relative. Her Majesty landed at Woolwich from Rotterdam, attended by Viscount and Viscountess Barrington, Captain Taylor, Sir David Davies, and the Rev. J. R. Wood. The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort and the Ladies Somerset are expected at Beaufort House in the course of this week from Cowes, Isle of Wight. The Earl Bathurst and Hon. Wm. Bathurst have arrived at Oakley Park, Gloucestershire. The Earl Fitzhardinge has arrived at his marine villa, Cowes, Isle of Wight, from Berkeley Castle, Gloucesteishire. Lord Bagot is surrounded by a select circle at Blyth- field House, Staffordshire. The Bishop of Bath and Wells and Lady Harriet Bagot and Misses Bagot have arrived at that seat from the episcopal palace at Wells. LORD WARD.— We are enabled to contradict a state- ment which appears in a Worcester contemporary, to the effect that the Right Hon. Lord Ward arrived at the Lion Hotel, in this town, on Saturday last, and proceeded on a visit to his brother- in- law, the Rev. T. L. Claugliton, at Summer- hill. The Noble Lord was expected, but did not come. We understand that he is at present at his mansion, Witley Court, where he arrived on Tuesday evening last, enjoyiug the sports of the season.— Kidderminster Messenger, It is stated that the Hon. Dudley Ward intends shortly to take up his residence at the beautiful seat of Wiiley Court, in this county. The Hon. Gentleman is at this time, in company with his brother. Lord Ward, the proprietor of this princely domain, enjoying the sports of the season. The Marquis of Anglesey and Lady Adelaide Paget intend to remain about a fortnight longer at Cowes Castle, after which the Noble and Gallant Marquis and family pro- ceed to Beaudesert, Staffordshire, for the winter. The Hon. Captain Plunkett, R. N., son of the Right Hon. Lord Dunsany, will shortly lead to the hymeneal altar the Hon. Anne Constance Dutton, daughter of the Right Hon. Lord Sherborne, and sister to the Countess of Ducie. John Wilson Esq., of Pershore, has given 10/. towards the improvements which have been made in the Abbey Church there. We understand that the Right Hon. Sir G. Grev, Secretary of State of the Home Department, has appointed Mr. Richard Budden Crowder, Q. C., as Recorder of Bristol, in the room of the late Sir Charles Wetherell. The statement that Mr. Romilly, M. P., brother- in- law of Lord John Russell, had received the appointment, was erroneous. ST. CLEMENT'S SCHOOLS.— On Sunday last, after sermons at St. Clement's church, by the Rev. J. Cawood, incumbent of St. Anne's, Bewdley, the sum of 26/. was collected in behalf of the schools belonging to the former place. SER3ION.— On Sunday last a sermon was preached at Hallow church, by the Rev. H. J. Stevenson, vicar, when the sum of 11. 13s. 84^. was collected on behalf of the organist, Mr. G. R. Norman. Three sermons were preached in the parish church, Kidderminster, on Sunday last, in behalf of the parochial schools, those in the morning and evening by the Rev. P. L. D. Acland, M. A., Vicar of Broad Clyst, Devon, that in the afternoon by the Rev. T. L. Claughton, M. A., Vicar of Kid- derminster, Collections were made after each service, amount- ing in all to 78/. 5s. 11 \ d. In the course of the afternoon service the Rev. Preacher stated that the subscriptions and donations to the above schools during the last year amounted to double the sum obtained in any previous year— a fact which speaks well for the growing desire ofimprovement in Kidderminster and the neighbourhood. THE ALL SAINTS' IMPROVEMENT.— We have had the pleasure of inspecting a proof of a lithographic print, which is about to be extensively circulated, showing the present ruinous and dilapidated condition of the buildings which now disfigure All Saints' Church, and the appearancc which that edifice will present when the contemplated improvements shall be effected. The print itself will furnish a powerful appeal, which we hope will be liberally responded to. WORCESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY.— On Mon- day last Sir Offley Wakeman, Bart., gave a dinner to the officers and privates of the Worcester troop, on occasion of his resigning the captaincy. The dinner was given at Perdiswell, Sir Offley Wakerrjan's seat, where a marquee was erected on the lawn. Before dinner, the troop was drilled for about two hours by Captains Temple and Emmott, who complimented the men on the appearance of themselves and horses and on the neatness of their appointments. Afterwards an excellent hot dinner was served up in the marquee, at which Sir O. Wake- man presided, and Captain Emmott performed the duties of vice- chairman. Ample justice having been done to the dinner and wines, the various loyal toasts were proposed, after which { he Chairman gave the health of Captain Temple, which was responded to in an appropriate manner. The health of Sir O. Wakeman was proposed by Captain Emmoti, and in reply Sir O. Wakeman regretted that he had been compelled to leave the service in consequence of the fracture he had received in his ieg some time ago by a fajl on Pitchcrofi, and which had inca- pacitated him for the active pari of the service. The health of the non- commissioned officers and privates was also given, and the evening was spent in a very harmonious manner. The party separated about ten o'clock in the evening, highly pleased with the proceedings of the day.— The regiment, it will be remembered, is to meet in this city, for its annual permanent duty of eight days, on the 10th instant. THE LATE GENERAL NOTT.— Lord John Russell, we understand, has given one of the best livings in his gift to a son of the late General Nott. The gallant officer did not live long enough himself to enjoy the fruits of his distinguished services. Acts of this kind go a great way to strengthen a government in the feelings of a people so accustomed to the abuse of patronage as to be really grateful for its honest distribu- tion.— Morning Herald. The Revising Barristers for the two divisions of this county, for the forthcoming registration, are the same as last year, viz., R. B. Chichester, Es^., for East Worcestershire, and John Curwood, Esq., for West Worcestershire. KIDDERMINSTER.— Preparations are ip progress for commencing the alterations and repairs in the parish church. The workmanship is under contract by Mr. Thompson, builder, of this place, and we doubt not it will be rapidly proceeded with, and executed in his usual good style. BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL.— The gross receipts of the festival amount to upwards of £ 11,500. The expenses have been enormous, including a large sum for the decoration of the Music Hall; still there is nearly £' 5,000 left for the General Hospital. Since 1834 such a profitable festival has not been known in Birmingham, and it is the more gratifying from the fact that a very mediocre result was anticipated. Mendelssohn's " Elijah" was the grand cause of excitement. TRIP FROM WORCESTER TO LONDON.— This trip, which took place on Monday last, was doomed to meet with the same ill success which has attended nearly all the former ones. It seemed that no proper accommodation had been made for the conveyance of parties from this city to Spetchley, and hence there were but 28 passengers who reached there, and these £ Omplain bitterly of having been pushed into trucks which were only fit for cattle. The contractor as well as the Worcester manager of the trip have written to us to exonerate themselves from blame, and lay the whole charge on the servants of the Birmiugbam and Gloucester Company. GLEE CLUB.— The first weekly meeting for the season of this club was held on Tuesday night, at the large room at the Crown Hotel. There was a good attendance of members and friends, and the chair was occupied by Mr. J. Hood, the President. Mr. Jabez Jones presided at the piano. The selection of songs, glees, & c., was a most approved one, and passed off very successfully. The club, we understand, is fast increasing in members, and expects a more prosperous season than the last. THE DISTIN FAMILY.— These eminent performers gave a concert at our theatre on Friday evening last, to a fashionable and crowded auditory. The selection was one of a sterling character, and it is needless to say was beautifully performed. The ' younger members of this talented family are greatly improved both in their style and execution, which was strikingly apparent in the whole of the concerted music. FREEMASONRY. — A second lodge of the ancient fraternity has just been instituted in Worcester, by warrant from the Right Hon. the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. The new lodge takes the appropriate name of " The Semper Fidelis," and meets on the first Monday of every month in the Rein Deer Inn and Free- mason's Tavern, Mealcheapen Street. ODD FELLOWSHIP.— ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROSE AND THISTLE LODGE, DUDLEY. — On Tuesday last, this lodge celebrated its anniversary at the house of host James Brookbanks, jun., the Hope Tavern, High Street, Dudley. A very numerous and highly respectable party sat down to an excellent dinner, which was served up in the first style, and reflected the highest credit upon the worthy host. The chair was taken by Mr. Thomas Rudge, the N. G. of the Lodge. The usual loyal and local toasts were duly given and enlarged upon by the worthy chairman. After spending a delightful and social evening together, the brethren and their friends separated at a late hour. MISS LAURA ADDISON.— Many of our readers will be glad to learn the progress of this young lady, of whose merits in her profession we have had frequent occasion to speak. The subjoined paragraph is from the Alhenceum of last Saturday :— " Wednesday evening witnessed the debut of Miss Laura Addison, at the Sadler's Wells Theatre, in the character of the Lady Mabel, in Mr. W. Marston's play of ' The Patrician's Daughter.' The announcement seems to have created some excitement, as not only the house was crowded in every part, but many members of the theatrical profession were present. The lady, we believe, has acquired considerable celebrity on the Edinburgh stage. She is young, and sufficiently handsome, with a sweet, low voice, a pleasing gesture, and dignified attitude. Her conception of the character was good, her execu- tion highly spirited, and she displayed throughout singular poetic fervour. We have not lately seen a debutante who has shown so much genuine enthusiasm. We are disposed io wel- come Miss Addison as of fair promise, particularly as the line of parts which she is qualified to fill has been awaiting a new repre- sentative. She has but little to unlearn— a slight occasional excess of action, which experience will soon correct; and what she needs to acquire will not be long in coming, now that she has taken her position in the excellent school of acting which this theatre, under the management of Mr. Phelps, has become. Tenbury Wells Horticultural and Floral Society holds its third and last meeting for the season on Thursday, the 17th September, and from the arrangements already made and now in progress, we have no doubt but the meeting will prove a very successful one. EVESHAM AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.— The annual meeting of this very useful and well- conducted association is announced by advertisement in this day's Guardian to be held on Wednesday, the ' 23rd instant. We understand that the late John Whittingham, Esq., of Ashted House, has left the handsome sum of £ 1000 each to the General Hospital, the Queen's Hospital, the Dis- pensary, and the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, as well as other charitable bequests. SUDDEN: DEATH.— On the evening of Thursday week, James Farr, a skinner, was proceeding up Hylton- street, in the direction of bis own house, when a neighbour observed him tottering in his walk, and took him into his house, when Farr complained of pains in his knees and stomach. He was then removed home, but died before medical assistance could arrive. An inquest was held at the Crown and Anchor on Friday, before Mr. John Tymbs, the deputy coroner, when it appeared that deceased was aged 84, and had long been suffering from asthma. Verdict, " Natural death." THE GOVERNOR- GENERAL OF INDIA.— Lord Hardinge, in a letter to an official friend at home, speaking of the rapid flight of time, his increasing years, and the incessant labour that he has to undergo in the discharge of his multifarious duties, observes that he shall be glad to return to home scenes when he can retire with honour; " but," he adds, " you are all so generous in your distinctions and rewards that I must not abandon my post whilst my duty is unperformed." This negatives the rumour lately pre- valent, that the noble and gallant Lord might be expected in England in a few months, and would probably be succeeded by the Marquis of Normanby. Lord Hardinge has won undying honour in the field of battle; he has in hand the still more glorious work of giving India a wise and comprehensive educational system; and he is not the man, as he himself wells says, " to abandon his post whilst his duty is unperformed." WORCESTERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.— An advertisment in another part of our impression announces the annual meeting of the Worcestershire Agricultural Association, for the 2nd of October. It will be observed that all notices, & c., must be delivered to the Secretary, on or before the 19th instant. THE PROTECTIONIST CAUSE.— A large and influential gathering of the Protectionists in the East Riding of York- shire is said to be in contemplation during the Parliamentary recess, at which Lord George Bentinck, the Marquis of Granby, Mr. D'Israeli, Mr. Hudson, and other leaders will be present. DINNER TO C. N. NEWDEGATE, ESQ., M. P.— We understand that Lord George Bentinck, Lord Brooke, Lord Newport, and other influential leaders of the agriculturists' have consented to attend the dinner given to our consistent representative, C. N. Newdegate, Esq., at Coleshill, on the 9th Sept. We should be glad to witness such a meeting on that occasion as was lately held at Lynn and Waltham, and have no doubt that the tenant- farmers will gladly avail themselves of the opportunity to record their opinions.— Coventry Standard. IMPORTANT SALE OF CATTLE.— It will be seen upon reference to the advertising columns, that our neighbour Mr. Lakin's sale of " Improved Short Horns" will come off on Tuesday next; we anticipate a " goodly array" of the " First Judges of the land," and we understand that even foreigners are expected. Mr. Lakin has devoted nearly twenty years in selecting and breeding from the " best blood" as " The Herd Book," and valuable pre- miums awarded to him will amply testify. Nor has he forgotten that his was a dairy farm, his unique " Registry of Milk" enabled him to select his breeders from those most prolific to " The Pail," and the butchers will long bear in remembrance the extraordinary closeness of the flesh of his fatted beasts which always came well up to the scratch at the scale, and had invariably that other quality of paramount importance a never- failing " Fifth Quarter." FATAL DISEASE AMONG CATTLE.— Pluro pneumonia has proved a severe scourge during the last twelve months in Edinburgh and its vicinity. During that period probably 1,000 or 1,200 milch cows have died or been slaughtered in consequence. It may sound strange to hear it stated that cows are slaughtered in consequence of disease, and the flesh sold; but it is an ascertained fact, that if a cow in tolerable condition shows symptoms of the above disease, it is found more profitable to have her killed and cut up for sale than to attempt her cure; in this way a large quantity of inferior meat has recently been sold, and probably a much larger portion which could not be exposed to sale, has been salted, to be disposed of as opportunity offers. About a year since, an attempt was made to ascertain the number of milch cows kept in Edinburgh, when it was found that 288 indi- viduals kept 1910 cows. A similar attempt was recently made, when it appeared that 234 persons, in the same district had 1689 cows, or 221 fewer than in the year previous. Few cow- houses have escaped the visitation, and some have been cleaned out more than once. The amount of individual loss has consequently been great; one cow- feeder has suffered to the extent of £ 500; the actual shortcoming is equal to nearly a seventh of the whole.— Scotsman. EDGBASTON DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM.— On Satur- day last, a numerous and highly respectable meeting of the friends and supporters of the above valuable institution, was held in the Town Hall, Birmingham, for the transaction of the annual business of the committee. The hall was crowded in every part, and the utmost interest was felt to behold the exhibition of the poor children belonging to the school. Amongst those present were the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Worcester, Lord Calthorpe, the Hon. Frederick Gough, Sir Alexander Holt, James Taylor, Esq., Moseley Hall; the Rev. R. Kennedy, H. Woolley, S. Gedge, and J. W. Whateley, G. Whateley, and — Homer, Esq., & c. Sir E. Dolman Scott having been called to the chair, the report of the past year was read by Howard Luckcock, Esq., and presented a very favourable account of the state of the institution. FEROCITY OF A SOW.— One day last week, at the Upper Forge, near Cleobury Mortimer, a woman placed her child, about two years of age, in a chair by the door, whilst she went a short distance for some water. In a little time after the attention of the neighbours being attracted by the shrieks of the child, to their horror they observed that it bad been seized by the arm by a sow, and that the animal was dragging it off to its stye. They immediately gave chase to the brute, overtook it, and rescued the child from its fangs, though not without some difficulty, when it was found that the poor little sufferer had its arm lacerated, but was not so much injured as might have been expected. The sow was then shut up in her stye, but it appears that its owner, notwithstanding she was made acquainted with what had happened, insisted upon releasing it, when the creature instantly retraced its steps to the door of the cottage from which it had carried off the child, no doubt in- cited in an increased degree by having tasted its blood, and the neighbours had again much to do to beat it off. After this, the owner received a hint from a neighbouring Baronet that if the sow was allowed to be at large again, she would be held answer- able for the consequences. EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF MEMORY AND SIGHT.— Rabbi Hersch Daennemark, whose wonderful memory and sight have produced a great sensation in Russia, France, and Germany, and puzzled the most eminent men of the faculty, made his appearance at Sussex- ball on the 30th ult. At a mere glance, he exactly told the number of lines on a page, in manuscript or print. In any Hebrew book, or in any other language interspersed with Hebrew words, the Rabbi told, without looking in, the words occurring on the line and page being named. A pin being stuck through ever so many leaves, he told the exact word to which the point of the pin penetrated. This he accomplished in books which some of the audience brought from home with them. Being rather an uneducated man, and not being able to read any other language than Hebrew, his extraordinary powers cannot be brought to bear upon any other language. His demeanor is wild and incoherent, and indicates not the usual soundness of mind,'— Jewish Chronicle, WORCESTERSHIRE ARCHERY SOCIETY. SECOND AND LAST MEETING. The second and last meeting for the season of this recently organised Society was held yesterday ( Thursday), under circum- stances peculiarly auspicious, at Hewell Park, the seat of the worthy and gallant Col. H. R. Clive, of the Worcestershire Yeomanry, who had kindly granted the use of his pleasure grounds to the Committee of the Archery Society for the purpose. The weather was most propitious, a glorious autumnal sun— " Sweet- beamed, and shedding oft through lucid clouds A pleasing calm," shone throughout the day, heightening the beauty of a landscape not to be surpassed by Arcadian scenery. Never did we behold this magnificent domain to such an advantage; all nature seemed bursting with ripeness, the trees, not yet tinted with decay, were clothed in mantles of the richest hues, and thronged with multitudes of warblers caroling forth their celestial melodies. ***** Each copse Deep tangled, tree irregular, and bush Bending with dewy moisture o'er the heads Of the coy choristers that lodged within Were prodigal of harmony. In our report of the former meeting we detailed the formation of this Society, stating that by the establishment of the Archery Club its promoters were following the example of others in one or two neighbouring counties. We congratulate them upon the success which lias attended their spirited exertions as testified by the increased attendance at the meeting of yesterday, as well as in the interest which was apparently felt in the amusements of the day by all concerned; and we feel a confident pride in predicting that ere long the Worcestershire Archery Club will rank high among similar Societies, and will bear comparison, whether in the rank of its members or their proficiency in the elegant and noble science which they cultivate, with others of a much earlier date. But it is not only in the light of sportive gatherings, we would contemplate the increase of these delightful reunions throughout the length and breadth of our land : the present use of the arrow stands in striking contrast with the past, when Rank against rank rushed on in dread array With jav'lin, arrow, battle- axe, and shield ; and let us hope it may prove one step towards that period when the sword shall be beat into a ploughshare and the spear into a pruning- hook. Such meetings as these cannot fail to foster that unity of feeling and sentiment among the members so essential to the well being and protection of any class, and in that light may be considered as generally beneficial for the welfare of the nation at large ; but this is not the place to enter upon a treatise on so comprehensive a subject, nor is it our desire to change the titles of the Clubs to " National Improve- ment Societies," we therefore forbear to proceed, however tempting the theme, and must beg the reader to accompany us in imagination once more to the " scene of action," but " War- thoughts Have left their places vacant, and in their room Come thronging soft and delicate desires," and he must not, therefore, expect to witness " contending armies now for empire fight;" the ground was occupied by a fairer, but not less fatal troop of warriors, and he would have found it no easy task, ( however much the delight might physic the pain,) to face so formidable an array of grace, beauty, and fashion, as was assembled within the arena at Hewell, and to have effectually repulsed the glances which on every side were darted by the fair warriors with more unerring and fatal precision than the arrows which fled from their graceful bows. On arriving at Hewell about half- past twelve o'clock, we found that a spacious arena had been enclosed with ropes, at an easy distance from the house, and the line was still more dis- tinctly marked by a number of red flags. The services of the Yeomany Baud, having, through the kind permission of the Gallant Colonel, been secured, they attended in their regimental uniform, and were stationed at the upper portion of the ground, near to the position allotted to the public, while at the various entrances to the park artillery men were stationed lor the purpose of ensuring order. Long before one o'clock the carriages began to arrive, those belonging to the members and friends setting down at the back, of the secretary's tent. Pedes- trians of all sorts and sizes poured into the park by hundreds, from Bromsgrove, Redditch, Tardebigg, and the surrounding neighbourhoods, while vehicles of every description, not forget- ing that invariable attendant at all such places— the " donkey- cart"— arrived from more distant places in the county. The majority of the pedestrians stationed themselves at the upper part of the archery ground, and behind them the carriages were ranged, the whole being sheltered by a dense coppice standing on a rising eminence, at the foot of which were a number of cake stalls, & c., whence the creature comforts of the public were supplied. The situation of the archery ground was such as to exclude any extensive view of the surrounding country, but the richly wooded landscape which piesented itself to the eye on every side, the noble mansion, with its magnificent sheet of water ( covering about forty acres), together with the assembled populace, and the elegant costume of the archers, completed a picture which is seldom equalled, and could not be surpassed. At about half- past one o'clock the band played " God save the Queen" in masterly style, and— * * * Made the welkin answer them, Fetching sweet echoes from th' adjacent woods. The effect of the music from their position was sublime in all parts of the ground. The archers having equipped themselves, now took up their respective positions, and shooting commenced, and was carried on with considerable spirit until half- past three, when the company adjourned to a handsome and spacious marquee, erected by Jones, of Birmingham, lined with blue and white stripes, and ornamented with a variety of banners and evergreens. Here was prepared a most superb collation, embrac- ing all the delicacies of the season, served up by Mr. Hatnbler, of this city, in a style of splendour and convenience which merits more than the ordinary encomiums passed upon his taste and judgment. The wines were supplied from the vaults of Mrs. Harris, of this city, and were universally praised. Upwards of 220 sat down in the marquee, and a select party were enter- tained by Colonel Clive, at the mansion. The party returned to the ground shortly after five o'clock, when shooting was again resumed and continued until after seveno'clock^ The following members were present:— Captain Anneslev and Mrs. Anneslev, E. Bearcroft, Esq., Mrs. Bearcroft, and the Misses Bearcroft, Rev. Thomas Bearcroft, H. Bearcroft, Esq., H. Biggs, Esq., Robert Berkeley, Esq., Mrs. Berkeley, and the Misses Berkeley, Robert Berkeley, Esq., jun., B. Baker, Esq. arid Mrs. Baker, J. Y. Bedford, Esq. ana Miss Bedford, M. G. Benson, Esq., Mrs. Benson, and Miss Benson, Rev. J. R. Berkeley, Hon. Robert Clive, Ladv Clive, Miss Clive, and Miss M. Clive, Hon. W. Coventry, Hon. Mrs. Coventry, Miss Coventry, W. Coventry, Esq., J. R. Cookes, Esq., Rev. H. Cookes and Miss Cookes, Rev. T. L. and Hon. Mrs. Claughton, Rev. Thomas Clowes, E. L. Childe, Esq., Mrs. Childe, and the Misses Childe, W. Essington, Esq. and Mrs. Essington, W. Essington, Esq., jun., G. Farley, Esq., Mrs. Farley, and the Misses Farley, John Fenwick, Esq. and the Misses Fenwick, J. H. Gaiton, Esq., Theodore Galton, Esq., Herman Galton, Esq., Miss Holland, R. Hemming, Esq., J. W. Isaac, Esq. and Mrs. Isaac, Mrs. Jenkinson, J. Jenkinson, Esq., and Miss Jenkinson, of Bevere; Rev. E. W. Ingram, Rev. A. W. Ingram, F. W. Knight, Esq., M. P., Captain Knatchbull and Mrs. Knatchbull, Lord Lyttelton, Rev. W. Lea, Mrs. and the Misses Marriott, G. Mackarness, Esq. and Mrs. Mackarness, Rev. John Mackarness, R. Mynors, Esq., P. V. Onslow, Esq., P. Onslow, jun., Esq., Mrs. Pepys and Miss Pepys, Sir John Somerset Pakington, Bart, and Mrs. Pakington, Mrs. Peel, R. Peel, Esq., Mrs. Phillips, of Edstone, and Miss Phillips, the Misses Porter, E. G. Stone, Esq. and Mrs. Sione, A. Skey, Esq. and Miss Skey, J. Taylor, Esq., Moseley, Mrs. Taylor, J. W. Taylor, Esq., M. P. and Mrs. Taylor, R. Temple, Esq., Mrs. Temple, and the Misses Temple, G. C. Vernon, Esq., Mrs. Vernon, and the Misses Vernon, Lord Ward, Lady Ward, Sir O. P. Wakeman, Bart., Rev. E. Wakeman, Mrs. Wakeman, Sir T. E. Winnington, Bart., Lady Winnington, the Misses Winnington, Rev. John Walcot, Mrs. Walcot, J. G. Watkins, Esq. and Mrs. Watkins, and the Rev. J. Webster. Among the visitors we observed the Earl of Bradford and the Ladies Lucy and Charlotte Bridgman, the Hon. Mrs. Ward, the Hon. Miss Georgiana Pellew and the Hon. Miss Charlotte Pellew, Sir T Phillips, Bart, and Lady and Miss Pbillipps, Hon. Miss Gilford,- Lord Ebrington, W. Hemming, Esq., High Sherriffand lady, Capt. Emmott, Mrs. Emmott, and the Misses Emmott, D. Galton, Esq., W. H. Ricketts, Esq. and Misses Ricketts, C. Berkeley, Esq. and Miss Berkeley, Rev. P. G. Cartwright and Mrs. Cartwright, Rev. T. F. Mynors and tl^ e Misses Mynors, J. H. Allen, Esq. and the Misses Allen, Mrs. W. Essington, Rev. T. Hinds and Mrs. Hinds, Rev. C. Walcot and Mrs Walcot, — Brettell, Esq. and Mrs. Brettell, Captain Sanderson, R. N., W. R. Puleston Esq., the Misses Ingram, W. Douglas, Esq. and Miss Douglas, Rev. J. Bearcroft, W. F. Taylor, Esq. and Miss A. E. Taylor, Miss Rush, Rev. G. St. John and Mrs. St. John, E. Fenwick, Esq., — Galespie, Esq., & c., & c. We have again to notice the style and precision with which the members acquitted themselves, and a considerable improve- ment was apparent in comparison with the shooting at the prior meeting at Strensham. The prizes were awarded as follows:— First lady's prize.— Miss C. Bearcroft. Second ditto.— Miss Clive. First gentleman's prize.— Captain Clowes. Second ditto.— Mr. H. Bearcroft. At the conclusion of the spoits an adjournment was again made to the marquee, were tea was served, and after that dancing was commenced. Colonel Clive also entertained a large party amounting to upwards of a hundred. The amuse- ments of the day did not conclude until a late hour. In offering a few general remarks in conclusion, we would notice the assiduous attentions of Colonel Clive and his amiable lady to their many distinguished visitors, and also the unwearied efforts of the gentlemen of the Committee to carry out success- fully the arrangements which had been made, and which dis- played great care and judgment, nor can we omit to return our thanks to the worthy secretary, Mr. Toovey, for the prompt and valuable assistance iie afforded us in his official capacity. The following carol was composed by Bethel Jacobs, Esq., of Hull, for the York Archery Meeting:— THE ARCHERS' CAROL. " Stout arm, strong bow, and steady eye, Union, true heart, and courtesie." Come join me all ye merrie men true Whose hands have clasped the good strong yew, Raise high your flasque with courtesie, And drink success to Archerie. Let others boast of coursers fleet, And of the sports to them most mele; But we'll more gay and merrie be, And with true heart praise Archerie. Raise high your flasque, & c. The sportsman's joy is only seen In death of harmless birds, I ween, In cruel death of timid hare, Or huntiug beasts o'er woodland fair; Our's is a pastime healthful, good, Ensures to each a brotherhood, While every frere right, true, and free, With steady eye hails Archerie. Raise high your flasque, & c. The archer true knows no envie, That some shew greater skill than he ; With ready hand he yields the bays, And frankly joins in generous praise. On Ebor's plains ye're welcome all, Who've answered to our bugle call, Let Union e'er our motto be, And stout arm prove our Archerie. Raise high your flasque; & c. WORCESTER TOWN COUNCIL. A special general meeting of the Council was held on Mon- day last. There were present— the Mayor, Aldermen E. Evans, Chalk, Thompson, Padmore, and Allies; Councillors Home, Stallard, Chamberlain, Bevington, Bedford, H. Webb, E. Webb, Davis, Hughes, Rea, Arrowsmith, Hood, Crane, Lingham, Ward, Jones, Abell, Firkins, and Beeken. FINANCE The report of this committee, read by Mr. Aid. Chalk, contained nothing but a recommendation to pay certain bills to the amount of £ 79. It vvas received and adopted. HOP GUARDIANS OF THE POOR— The following members of the Council were elected Hop Guardians of the Poor :— The Mayor, Aid. Evans, and Thompson ; Councillors Anderson, Davis, Hood, Beeken, H. Webb, J. Stallard, Crane, Goodwin. MARKETS.— The report of this committee set forth that the net receipts of the markets for the year had been about £ 790, and recommended that the markets should not be let by auction, but that they be let to Mr. Spooner on the same terms as last i year, namely, a 7J per centage on the receipts. The report also alluded to certain'improvements going on in the markets. HIGHWAYS— This committee recommended some repairs in the Corn- market and also in the High- street, which it was recently resolved should be repaired by the Council. ASSESSMENT OF PARISHES— Mr. Stallard rose to bring forward the motion of which he had given notice, namely, to appoint a committee to enquire if the various parishes were fairly assessed to the borough- rate. He observed that at the last Council meeting a 2,^ d. rate had been ordered ; the precept on St. Andrew's parish " amounted to £ 29. 12s. 4d. The last rate that was collected there was a Is. 9d. rate, and produced only £ 155. Is. 9d.; so that, upon the same scale, the 2^ d. rate should have produced only £ 18. 9d.; whereas, as he had before stated, they were called on to pay £ 29. 12s. 4d , which was as much as a 4d. rate should produce. The Town Clerk explained that the city rate, being in the nature of a county rate, was made on the value of the property, without the ten per cent, reduction; in fact, on the gross value, without reference to whether the property was occupied or not; and that would account for the difference which would always exist between the county and parish rates, the property in the parish being subject to voids, compoundings, & c. He admitted that, as the assessment had been in existence for ten years, it necessarily required revision, on account of the fluctuations of property. Mr. Stallard said that Mr. Hill's statement was so far satis, factory, but would not entirely account for the difference between the amount of the precept and the actual amount which a 2* d. rate should produce. He said that not only had rents decreased in the parish of St. Andrew, but that many buildings had been altogether removed; in fact, it would be readily understood that the number of buildings seldom increased in the internal parishes of a city, but only in the suburban parishes. Mr. Stallard concluded by asking for a committee. This was seconded by Mr. Webb, who said he was consider- ably interested in the question, having had to pay a considerable proportion of the last rate. A conversation took place between Mr. Davis, Aid. Thomp- son, Mr. Bedford, Mr. Webb, and Aid. E. Evans, as to the manner in which the last assessment was constructed. The general impression seemed to be that although no kind of blame or discredit attached to the former committee in their mode of constructing the assessment, yet that, in consequence of the fluctuation of property, a revision was now necessary ; and the following Councillors were then chosen from the several parishes to form a committee :— Messrs. Lingham, Home, E. tivans, Ward, Thompson, Beeken, Bevington, Southan, Jones, Hood, Cowell, Stallard, and E. Webb. BURIAL IN TOWNS Mr. Webb inquired of the Town Clerk if the petition on this subject had been duly forwarded for presentation, and he expressed his regret that the subject had not been taken up by influential parties. The Town Clerk replied that the petition had been forwarded. STATE OF BROAD- STREET Aid. E. Evans called the attention of the parish surveyor ( Mr. Davis) to the bad state of the pebble pitching at the bottom of Broad- street; Mr. Davis said he had not noticed it, and Mr. Evans advised him to drive a gig there some day and see if he could keep his perpendicular. This concluded the business and the meeting broke up. THE PROPOSED MONUMENT TO THE LATE COLONEL BARR. To the Editor of the Worcestershire Guardian. " How sleep the brave who sink to rest By all their country's wishes blest!" SIR,— Much has been written in your paper, and in the other journals of the City, respecting the very desirable improvements which it is hoped are about to be carried into execution in front of All Saints' Church, now choked up with closely- surrounding and unsightly dwellings. If this design be accomplished ( and nothing is wanting for this purpose but a general exertion of the inhabitants both of County and City) a very handsome and spacious plot of ground will be opened at the end of Broad Street, at what will then be the most striking and beautiful approach to the City of Worcester from the western side of the County, over the Severn Bridge. I know not what designs the projectors of the Monument to the justly endeared memory of Colonel Barr have contemplated; but if they have the funds, as I am sure they have the desire, to do that which would be worthy of the hero to whom Worcester has given birth, as well as to afford an ornament to the City still inhabited by his relatives and friends, a statue ( perhaps an equestrian one) in a conspicuous part of the City would be more effective than any piece of sculpture inside a church, even should that church be a Cathedral. A more commanding situation than the spot immediately opposite All Saints' Church ( supposing that Church to be laid open to view as proposed) could not be fixed upon ; and I cannot help thinking the consideration of such a Memorial and such a Site is worthy of being entertained. I am, Sir, or rather would be, EXACTOR " MONUMENTI ^ ERE PERENNIORIS." September 1, 184G. TURNPIKE MEETING.— At the annual monthly meeting, which was held on Wednesday, G. J. A. Walker, Esq., in the chair, an order was made that the necessary alterations be effecte4 far dTrrinin^- tliejCre « s- the - Ombersley road, and that a communication be made with tile owner of the adjoining land on the subject; the opinion of Mr. Greaves was taken as to the power of the Trustees to make the alteration, and he considered that under the provisions of the Act they had. Several alterations in different parts of the Trust having been contemplated it was found that the present Act was not sufficient for the purpose, it was there- fore ordered at the last meeting that the surveyor should go through the districts, and report as to all the alterations and improvements necessary, which should be included in a new Act of Parliament to be applied for next Session. Mr. Smith handed in his list, the most important item in which was an alteration at the Wheat Sheaf Hill, London road. Mr. Curtler suggested an alteration of the line of road to turn from the London road, near to the bottom of Lark Hill, and come out into the Bath road. This was con- sidered desirable, and a Committee formed to communicate with the surveyor upon the subject. Another item was for some alteration in the Powick district, at the Post Office, Malvern s on this Mr. Curtler remarked that he did not see why the public should be taxed for an improvement which was exclusively local. To this the Rev. Mr. Gray dissented, and thought that as the village of Malvern paid so heavily towards the tolls it was entitled to some consideration. Mr. Curtler would never consent to effect any improvemen t in this district until two- thirds of the debt were paid off, and he proposed that the alteration in question be admitted into the new Act only with the insertion of that qualifying clause there was at present a debt of £ 12,000 on this district and every shilling of it was in jeopardy from the contemplated railways. From this opinion many of the members dis- sented, and considered it as good security as need be had. Mr. Curtler's proposition was acceded to. Mr. Stokes again pressed his resolution for the alteration of the present system of taking tolls. A long discussion ensued, and the motion was ultimately lost. BROMSGROVE PETTY SESSIONS.— SEPT. 1.— Harriet Edes, of Apesdale, was fined Is. 6d. and 8s. 6d. costs, for having committed an assault upon Mrs. Lampitt, of the same place, by throwing upon her a quantity of dirty water. In default of payment she was committed for ten days.— After this case had been determined, a married woman named Sarah Foster, a witness on behalf of Mrs. Lampitt, complained that Mary Edes, mother to the defendant, had used threatening language towards her, for which the Bench ordered her to find two sureties in £ 10 each to keep the peace for six months.— Samuel Evans, of the Lickey End, charged John Hutton, of Bromsgrove, with robbing him of two sovereigns, two half- crowns, and a silver watch, on Saturday night last. The prosecutor stated that about twelve o'clock on the night in question he was coming down the entry of the King's Head Inn, when Hutton came up to him and put his hand into his pocket; he immediately missed his property and gave information thereof to the police. Constable Rose followed the prisoner to his lodgings and found him in bed ; he made a strict search but did not succeed in discovering either money or watch. Under these circumstances the Bench dismissed the case. BROMYARD PETTY SESSIONS, AUG. 31.— Magistrates present— John Freeman ( chairman), W. Barneby, and Joseph Stinton, Esqrs., and Revs. W. P. Hopton and William Cooke. Maria Baynham appeared in answer to a summons for having used violent and threatening language, with sundry epithets, disgusting to ears polite, towards Mrs. Jane Turbitt. Each party charged the other with backbiting in the hop- yard. The Magistrates, being at a loss to discover which was the worst of the two, ordered them to pay the costs between them, 2s. 6d. each.— James Davis was brought up in custody of constable Warburton, for having on Thursday, the 27th of August, stolen a silver watch from the person of Wm. Jay, of Tedstone- Delamere. The prosecutor, who it appeared had been spending his time and money with the prisoner, and other bad characters, was so far in liquor as to be incapable of knowing much of the transaction, but said that he was taken by the prisoner to a building to lie down, where he went to sleep, and in the morning he missed his watch. Warburton stated that from information he had received he took the prisoner into custody, and found the watch on his person; when the prisoner pre- varicated in his statements but ultimately acknowledged it to be prosecutor's property. Tire watch having been identified by the prosecutor, the prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next general Sessions to be holden at Hereford. KIDDERMINSTER BOROUGH POLICE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2— Eliza Lewis craved the protection of the Bench against the violence of her husband, George Lewis, whom she stated to be in the habit of abusing and maltreating her, and threatening to kill ner. The Magistrates ordered defendant to enter into his own recognizances in £ 10, and two sureties in £ 5 each, to keep the peace for six months. In default he was committed to Worcester county gaol— Thomas Williams, a pauper in the Union Workhouse, was brought up, charged by the porter, Thomas Mapp, with misbehaviour while an inmate of the House on Tuesday morning last. It appeared that Williams came on the tramp on Monday morning, and was admitted ; but on the following day the surgeon pronounced him able to pro- ceed ou his journey, and witness consequently ordered his clothes to be given him, so that he might leave. While he was stand- ing in the front hall witness went to him and asked if he was going. He made no reply, but immediately thrust a stick through one of the windows, aud said, " Now send for the police." His request was complied with. Committed for 14 days. On Saturday last an inquest was held before T. M. Phillips, Esq., coroner, at Kingswinsford, on the body of Mary Ann Holt, a child between two and three years old, whose death was caused by her overturning a pot of scalding water upon herself. Verdict, " Accidental death." Eccal Hail& aj? Intelligence. RAILWAY LIABILITIES.— On Wednesday, in the Secondaries' Court, in London, reference was made to the following clause in the Railway Dissolution Act ( 9 and 10 Vic., c. 26, sec. 31), as enabling defendants to recover contributions from their co- committee men:—" And be it enacted, that where the dissolution of a company shall have been resolved under this Act, if judgment shall have been recovered, or shall after- wards be recovered, in any action against any member of the committee for any debt due from such company, or from such committee, in respect of the undertaking, the member against whom such judgment shall have been recovered shall be entitled at law to a contribution from each of the other mem- bers of such committee towards the payment of the monies recovered by such judgment, and of all costs and expenses in relation thereto, or such a share of the whole amount of such monies, costs, and expenses, as would have been borne by such respective member upon an equal contribution by all the members of such committee, and may recover the contribu- tion to which he may be so entitled, or any of them, by action or actions of debt, or on the case, against all or any of such other members of such committee, but so that no such mem- ber shall be liable, in any such action as aforesaid, for more than the share to which he shall respectively be liable to con- tribute under this provision." BIRMINGHAM AND GLOUCESTER.— A special general meeting of the shareholders of this company was held at the company's offices in Birmingham, on Monday. Samuel Bowley, Esq., of Gloucester, in the chair. Amongst the shareholders present were Edmund Sturge, Esq., the deputy- chairman ; Charles Sturge, Esq.; J. Gibbons, Esq., & c. The chairman said that the only business to come before them that day would be to ratify the arrangement conveying the line to the Midland Company. This had already met with the sanction of Parliament, and it only remained for them to consolidate the same by affixing the seal. He, moved a reso- lution to this effect; which was seconded by Mr. Horner, and unanimously carried; after which the meeting separated. The total capital authorised by railway bills this session amounts to £ 145,832,405, and the total further capital authorized to be borrowed is 33,411,012. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. The Paris papers of Tuesday are chiefly occupied with the debates in the Chamber of Deputies on Monday respecting the validity of the election of M. Drault for Poictiers, which was ulttmately annulled by a majority of 151 to 134. The Chamber of Deputies elected on Tuesday their fourth Vice- President in the person of M. Francois Delessert by a majority of 147 votes to 86 given to M. Billault, the opposition candidate. Twenty- five votes were given to M. Vatout, and 20 to M. Debelleyme. The decision of the case of M. Drault appears to have been perfectly warranted by the facts on which it was grounded. He obtained the support of several Legitimist electors on his pledge to subscribe to certain conditions dictated by them to their own candidate. He seems, in fact, to have delivered himself over to his constituents bound hand and foot, to act merely as their delegate. The argument which arose upon this question was conducted with great ability on both sides ; but M. Guizot had evidently far the best of it, and completely satisfied the Chamber that the right claimed by M. Drault and his friends is wholly unconstitutional. M. Odillon Barrot claimed impunity for M. Drault in the matter, because at some former period 221 members of the house had pledged them- selves to vote against the Government, and because the same house had in 1830 promised to vote against the continuance of an hereditary peerage- M. Guizot contended, that if a deputy came into the Chamber pledged to obey servilely the orders of his constituents, there would be no use in debates. The Minister of Commerce has addressed circulars to the prefects departments calling for authentic accounts of the state of the crops throughout France. In some districts the potatoes have been wholly destroyed, whilstlthey have been more or less injured in others. SPAIN. An extraordinary express brings official intelligence from Madrid of a highly important character. It has been decided that the Duke de Cadiz ( eldest son of Don Francisco de Paula) is to be the favoured candidate for the hand of Queen Isabella, and that the Duke de Montpensier, the youngest son of the King of the French, is to be united very shortly to the Infanta Maria Louisa. CITY POLICE. GUILDHALL, MONDAY, AUGUST 31. A journeyman collar- maker, named Hayward, charged his master, Mr. Curtis, with unlawfully detaining his tools. It seems that Mr. Curtis had lent the man some money on con- dition of his finishing some collars, but in consequence of his drunken habits, and the unfinished state of the articles, he detained Haywood's tools, and would not give them up to him, whereupon the latter went several times to Mr. Curtis's house and shop, and acted in the most abusive manner. The magis- trates said that Mr. Curtis could not legally detain any work- man's tools unless he had a lien upon them, such as for money lent; but that the Bench had no power to order the restoration of the tools. Mr. Curtis, although advised to give them up, said he certainly should not do so until the money was repaid him. Daniel Baylis, printer, charged John Thorn, with having assaulted him on Friday last. Thorn was fined 10s. besides costs; upon which he very coolly said to the magistrates " How much discount do you allow for ready money." The B ench severely reprimanded him for his impudence, but allowed him till the next day to pay the amount. TUESDAY. Barnaby Mc Geary, William Gerbey, and John Evans, three " navvies," were charged before C. Sidebottom, Esq., with being drunk and disorderly, and fighting at the house of Air. Jeremy, Angel Inn, Silver Street. It appears that the party had been drinking together at the Angel, and having partaken too freely of liquor, afterwards locked the parlour door and commenced fighting. One of them bore the marks of the affray very con- spicuously on his face in the shape of a black eye. They expressed their contrition for what they had done, aud consi- dering that they had been locked up all night, the Magistrates after a reprimand discharged them. A woman who gave her name as Ann Smith, living in St. John's, was brought up charged with stealing a pocket hand- kerchief from the person of Edward Bennett, a soldier belonging to the 45th regiment of foot, but as the prosecutor did not appear, she was discharged. John Havard was then charged with being drunk and com- mitting an assault upon the landlord of the Gloucester Arms public house. The complainant did not appear against him. The Magistrates therefore discharged him. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. SHIREIIALL, TUESDAY, SEPT. 1. Magistrates present:— Rev. J. Foley and J. Williams, and P. V. Onslow, Esqrs. BEER- HOUSE INFORMATION.— Thomas Bright, beer- seller, of Grimley, was charged with selling ale during the hours of divine service, on Sunday, the 16th ult. Case dismissed, the defendant receiving a caution to be on his guard for the future. REFUSING TO PAY WAGES— Thomas Brand, a railway excavator, summoned Thomas Blanthorn, for refusing to pay 9s., the balance of wages due to him. The plaintiff stated that he had been engaged by the defendant to work on the railway, at the rate of 3s. per day, and had worked 9f days, for which he had received 19s. 6d. in money and goods. The defendant contended that he was only a fellow- labourer with the plaintiff, both being employed by a person named Thomas Tinsley, who had contracted for the whole of a certain distance. After work- ing some time at per day, the work was taken by contract, at per yard, by Blanthorn, who contended that all the men were parties to the contract, and had taken it from Tinsley. In proof of this, a man named Brookes deposed that he had, with the defendant and other labourers, agreed to do the work at the rate of 3\ d. per yard, and divide the money equally. The com- plainant, however, positively asserted that he had nothing what- ever to do with the contract, and it was only when the defendant discovered that their earnings would not amount to 3s. per day that he wished him to work by the piece. After a most patient and attentive hearing, the magistrates ordered the defendant to pay the claim, 9s. % d., with 9s. costs. The same plaintiff then summoned the before- named Brookes for the balance of 7i days work, at 3s. per day, amounting to 6s. 3jd., the defendant hav- ing received 9s. fijd. in money, and to the amount of 7s. 9d. in goods. Brookes also contended that he was a co- labourer with the defendant, and had not earned more than 3s. during the last fortnight. The magistrates said that Brookes's case was certainly a hard one, but still as he had made the engagement with the complainant he must abide by it, although they con- sidered Mr. Tinsley ought to pay. James Williams, John Price, William Fereday, and George Fereday, were charged with wilfully damaging the lock attached to a barge belonging to — Griffiths, which was moored in the Severn, near Kempsey.—. Dismissed. DAMAGING A FENCE.— Two boys, named William Price and James Gall, were charged with damaging a fence belonging to Mr. Abraham Watkins. A witness named Edward Thomas saw both defendants in the orchard of the complainant, and on their going out they broke the fence. The complainant said that the defendants worked at a brick- kiln adjoining his orchard, and were continually stealing the fruit; and he had no other means of preventing it than by bringing this charge against them, as they laughed at all his threats. The defendants received a severe reprimand from the bench, and were fined 7s. 9d. each, including costs. CAUTION TO SERVANTS.— Mr. Harris, of Bransford, ap- peared to prefer a charge against John Bishop, a waggoner in his service, for neglecting his duties and absenting himself from his house. It appeared that on Sunday night the defendant went out of his master's house, after supper, and did not return until after daylight next morning, when he broke a pane of glass to effect an entrance. Fined for the damage of the window, with costs, 9s. 6d.— his master intimating that he should dis- charge him from his service. REFUSING TO SUPPORT A PARENT— Richard Banner and John Banner were summoned for refusing to support their father. It was stated that the case was one of peculiar hardship. The old man had been induced to part with his furniture and other effects under a promise that his son Richard would sup- port him during the remainder of his life for 4s. per week, and now he was to be turned adrift. It was ordered that Richard should support him, and John agreed to contribute Is. per week towards his maintenance. ACCIDENTAL DEATHS.— On Wednesday evening week, John Williams, a labourer, in the employ of Mr. William Mytton, of Lindridge, was engaged with a horse and cart, taking hops from the hop- yard to the house, when it is sup- posed that, as he was riding or getting into the cart, he fell, and the wheel went over his body. He was found in the road dying, but the horse and cart had gone on ; he soon afterwards died, and at an inquest held before Mr. Hughes, a verdict of " Accidental death " was returned On Monday evening the same gentleman held an inquest at the Mitre Oak, Hartlebury, on John Clark, aged six years, who died on Saturday from a kick, which a cow had given him on the previous Wednesday. Mr. Watson, surgeon, was called in, but the boy died from inflammation. Verdict accordingly. WORCESTER INFIRMARY, SEPT. 4, Physician and Surgeon for the week, Dr. Maiden and Mr. Sheppard. For the ensuing week, Dr. Maiden and Mr. Pierpoint. In- Patients. I Out- Patients. Admitted, 11.— Discharged, 17. | Admitted, 26.— Discharged 17. In the House, 92. ' ACCIDENTS.— Dan Radelifife, WQund penetrating the orbit; Chas. Pennell, contused hip ; Aiice Cole, sprained ankle ; William Owen, fractured arm ; Maria Horsnett, wound of the nose ; William Clarke, wound of the thumb ; Henry lteece, fractured arm. WORCESTER DISPENSARY, SEPT. 4. Physician and Surgeon for the week, Dr. Nash and Mr. Greening. For the ensuing week, Dr. Streeten and Mr. Jonw. Patients admitted, 30 ; discharged, 10. Sporting, TATTERS ALL'S— YESTERDAY, THB GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP.— 8 to 1 agst Mr. Robinson's Morpeth ( taken). ST. LEGER 5 to 1 agst Mr. W. Scott's Sir Tatton Sykes; 8 to I agst Mr. O'Brien's The Traverser ( taken); 8 to 1 agst General Shubrick's Brocardo ( taken); 8 to I agst Mr. Meiklam's Fancy Boy ; 9 to 1 agst Colonel Anson's Iago; 20 to I agst Lord Chesterfield's Free Lance ( taken); 25 to'l agst Mr. Cranstoun's Crauebrook ( taken); 30 to 1 agst Lord E. Russell's Sting ( taken). WARWICK RACES— THURSDAY. The Foal Stakes, of 10 sovs. each, and 25 added, for three- year- olds. Seven subs. Mr. Skerratt's Romance, ( h. b.) ( Marlow) 1 Mr. Wreford's West Countryman 2 The Castle Park Stakes, of 10 sovs each, and 25 added. One mile* Five subs. Sir J. Gerard's Morocco, 3 yrs. 7st. 81b ( E. Edwards) 1 Mr. Meesom's Dart, 4 yrs. 8st 81b 2 Mr. Meiklam's Susannah, 2 yrs. ( Feather) 3 Sir C. Cockerell's Seljerk, 2 yrs. ( Feather) 4 The Selling Stakes of 5 sovs. each, and 25 added. Winner to be soid for 200i. One mile. Seven subs. Mr. Bristow'sCarissima, 4 yrs., 7st. 111b ( Denman) 1 Mr. Barton's Reliance, 4 yrs., 7st. 41b 2 The following also ran:— Mr. Collett's Nannie ; Mr. Phillips's b. f. by Physician, Theano; Mr. Raworth's Engineer; Sir C. Cockerell's Amazon ; Mr. Wall's Borrani. The Two- year- Old Stakes of 10 sovs. each, 50 added. T. Y. C. Eleven subscribers. Lord Caledon's c. by Simoom, out of Cassandra ( Marlow) 1 Lord Warwick's Aliwal 2 Sir C. Cockerell's Congress ( h. b.) 3 The following also started, but were not placed :— Mr. Meiklam's Susannah, Mr. Carr's Butterton, Mr. Haworth's Commerce, and Mr. G. Shepperd's Secundum. Match ; 500 guineas, h. ft. Three miles Mr. Collett's Pal, 3 yrs. ( Whitehouse), beat Mr. O'Brien's Jonathan Wild, 3 yrs., 8st. 7 to 4 on Jonathan Wild. Won by a length. County Stakes of 15 sovs. each, with 50 added. Eleven subs, one of whom declared. Lord Chesterfield's Jenny Wren, 4 yrs., 6st. 121b ( W. Wade) 1 Lord Exeter's Sister to Pergularia, 3 yrs., 5st. 51b 2 Mr. Waller's Columbus, 4 yrs., 6st. 121b 3 The Warwick Cup by subscribers of 10 sovs. each, with 100 added. Four miles. Mr. G. Moore's Wolf Dog, 4 yrs., 8st. 31b ( Nat) 1 Mr. O'Brien's Jonathan Wild, 3 yrs., 6st. 51b 2 Mr. Walter's Regalia, 3 yrs., 5st. 81b 3 Lord Exeter's Sister to Pergularia, 3 yrs., 6st. 111b 4 LATEST BETTING ON THE ST. LEGER AT WARWICK.— 4 to 1 agst Sir Tatton Sykes ; 7 to 1 agst Brocardo ( taken); 7 to 1 ag3t The Traverser; 9 to 1 agst Grimston; 10 to 1 agst Iago; 10 to 1 agst Fancy Boy ; 20 to 1 agst Cranebrook ; 50 to 1 agst Romance. CRICKET. STOURPORT AND WARES LEY.— A match was played on Monday last at Waresley, the seat of the Very Rev. Dr. Peel, between the Stourport Club and an eleven chosen by Mr. R. Peel. Stourport went in first, and when their last man was out they had run up the score to 97. The batting of Messrs. Whittaker, Hamlyn, Bell, and Parsons, was ex- cellent. Mr. Hamlyn carried out his bat with 34 attached to his name. Waresley obtained 54. The batting of Mr. Sheppard and Mr. Baker was very good. The rain came on arid prevented the second innings being played. The game was therefore decided by the first innings, Slourport winning by 43 runs. The following i3 the score :— STOURPORT. Whittaker, c. by Lord Lyttleton b. by Coventry .... 8 J. Lea, leg before wicket I Hamlyn, not out 34 Bell, b. by R. Peel 10 Talbot, b. by R. Baker 2 Cooke, c. by Wyatt, b. by Shirley 0 Lamb, b. by Shirley 0 Brown, b. by R. Peel C C. Bird, b. by Shirley ® Harris, run out 1 Parsons, run out S Byes, 18, Wide Balls, 9 27 97 WARESLEY, Curtler, b. by Bell 1 Sheppard, ditto 21 Wyatt, ditto 0 Lord Lyttletton, b. by Cooke 0 R. Baker, ditto 16 . Shirley, ditto 4 Coventry, b. by Bell 1 R. Peel, ditto 1 Rev. T. Baker, c. by Parsons, b. by Bell 0 H. Peel, not out 2 Essington, b. by Cooke 4 Byes, 2, Wide Balls, 2 4 54 WORCESTER V. Stourport We understand that a match between these Clubs will come off some day next week on Pitchcroft. MONMOUTH RACES takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, tha 23rd and 24th instant. The sport is expected to be of unusual interest DEATH OF WILLIAM BARNARD, ESQ., OF WHITEFIELD;— We announce with great regret the death of William Barnard, Esq,, of Whitefield, near Tewkesbury, a gentleman whose whole study through life has been to contribute to the happiness of others: as a neighbour and friend his name will long be cherished. Mr. Barnard was one of the best specimens of the old English country gentleman in existence— an example of a class which is gradually diminishing, and which is, we fear, ultimately likely to become extinct under the withering influence of modern utilitarianism. He was as staunch a sportsman as ever followed hounds ; and we trust that his harriers will fall into good hands.— The funeral of Mr. Barnard took place on Thursday last, and the scene exhibited on the occasion afforded a striking proof of the respect in which his memory wa3 held, not merely in the neighbourhood of Whitefield, but through a wide district of country. Nearly 100 individuals, including magistrates and gentlemen of the county, followed his remains to their last resting plaee in Deerhurst church.— Cheltenham Chronicle. CORN AVERAGES.— Genera] average prices of British corn for the week ended Aug. 22, 1846, made up from the Returns of the Inspectors in the different cities and towns in England aud Wales per imperial qr.— Price: Wheat, 45s lid; Duty, 10s Od; barley, 27s 5d, 4s ; oats, 23s 3d, Is 6d; rye, 30s lOd, 4s Od; beans, 38s Sd, 4s Od; peas, 36s 9d 4s Od. WOLVERHAMPTON, SEPT. 2.— Wheat, 7s. 8d. to 8s. 2d.; oats, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 8d.; beans, 5s. 6d. to 8s. 3d. ; barley, new, 6s. 6d. This market to- day was very thinly attended, and the sale of grain was much worse than last week. BIRMINGHAM, SEPT. 1.— Best old hay, £ 4 per ton; new ditto, £ 3. 5s.; straw, £ 2. 10s.; clover, £ 3; packing straw, £ 2. 5s. per ton. WORCESTER, AUG. 29.— There was a short supply of hay and straw, which went off slowly at the following prices :•— Best old hay, per ton, £ 3. 3s. to £ 3. 10s; new ditto, £ 2. 15s. to £ 3.; straw, £ 1. 15s. SMITHFIELD, SEPT. 1.— Best Hay, £ 4 per ton J new ditto, £ 3 ; straw, £ 2 5s ; clover, £ 3 5s per ton; BIRTHS. Aug. 25, at Newbold- on- Avon, Warwickshire, the wife of the Rev. Edward Smythies, of a son. Aug. 28, at Tivoli Lawn, Cheltenham, the lady of J. R. Campbell, Esq., of a daughter. Aug. 29, at Mulgrave Castle, near Whitby, the Countess of Mulgrave, of a son, Aug. 31, at Great Malvern, Mrs. West, of a son. MARRIAGES. Aug. 24, at Abberley, by the Rev. Francis Severne, Thomas Henry Webb, youngest son of Mr. George Webb, of the Lower Hay Oak Farm, in the above parish, to Miss Margaret Mills, of Hurtle Hill, in the parish of Rock. Aug. 24, at Ledbury Church, by license, by the Rev. James Watts, Vicar, Mr. Wm. Watkins, of Upton- on- Severn, black- smith, to Miss Mary Clarke, of Ledbury. Aug. 25, at St. Martin's, by the Rev. G. Elton, Mr. James Cole, of this city, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. Caren, of the Isle of Man. Aug. 25, at Yarkhill, Herefordshire, Mr. T. Newton, of Monmouth, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Francis Moore, of Monkbury Court, Herefordshire. Aug. 25, at St. Paul's Church, Birmingham, by the Rev. W. L. Mills, B. A., Mr. William Morgan, of Frederick Street, to Caroline, only daughter of the late James Harmer, Esq., Bewdley. Aug. 25, at the parish church, Kidderminster, Mr. J. Rich- mond, of Mitton, Stourport, to Miss M. Payne, of the Malt Shovel, Welch Gate, Bewdley. Aug. 27, at Stoke Prior, in this county, John Fewster Dawson, Esq., of Twyning Park, to Emma Sophia Brown, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Humphrey Brown, of Tewkesbury. Aug. 27, at St. Michael's Church, Coventry, Mr. Ebenezer O'Neil, of Tardebigg, to Mrs. Marianne Williams, of Coventry. Aug. 27, at St. Michael's, Mr. George Parsons, of Swerford, Oxfordshire, to Mary Anne, eldest, daughter of the late Mr. J. Matthews, Hill farm, Herefordshire. Aug. 29, at the Abbey Church, by the Rev. Charles Turner, Rector of Eastham, in this county, the Hon. Charles A. W. II. Noel Hill, youngest son of the Right Hon. and Rev. the Lord Berwick, of Attingham, Shropshire, to Catherine Mary, eldest daughter of Charles Marsh Adams, Esq., of the Abbey, Shrewsbury. Aug 31, at Wittou Church, near Taunton, Lieutenant Colonel Elliott, of Edinburgh, to Mary, daughter of the late J. S. Patton, Esq., of the Friary, Lichfield. Aug. 31, at Walcot Church, Bath, Richard Waring, Pittar, Esq., to Mary Ann, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Pendarves Smith, Esq., M. D. Sept. 1, at St. Mary's Church, Leamington, by the Rev. Robert Lawrence, William Rivett Carnac, Esq., second son of the late Sir James Rivett Carnac, Bart., of Brookcliffe, Hants, to Mary Anstruther, third daughter of the Rev. Percival S. Wilkinson, of Mount Oswald, county Durham. Sept. 1, at St. Mary's, Paddington, Digby, only son of the late John Turner, Esq., of Eardington, Warwickshire, to Mary, eldest daughter of Wm. Eavestaff, Esq., of Howley Villas, Maida Hill. Sept. 2, by special license, at Denton- park, Yorkshire, by the Rev. the Lord Thomas Hay, rector of Rendlesham, in the county of Suffolk, the Lord John Hay, C. B., to Mary Anne,, eldest daughter of the late Donald Cameron, of Lochiel. DEATHS. Aug. 22, in the 43rd year of his age, Wm. Barnard, Esq., of Whitefield House, near Tewkesbury. Aug. 22, at Fiddington House, near Tewkesbury, Mr. Geo. Long, aged 64. Aug. 22, after a short illness, Mrs. Mary Ann Bill, wife of Mr. James Harper Bill, of High Street, Dudley, publican, aged 24. She has left two children. Aug. 24. after a short but severe illness, aged 58, Mr. Henry. Allen, farmer and publican, Bowliiig Green, Powick. Aug. 25, at 326, High Street, Cheltenham, aged 50, Mr. George Wiggins, pastry cook and confectioner. Aug. 26, aged 54 years, Mary, wife of Mr. Wm. Dickenson,, draper, Wolverhampton. Aug. 27, suddenly, aged 84, Mr. James Farr, of Lower Henwick, for many years leather dresser at Newtown, near this city. * Aug. 27, at his residence, The Link, Great Malvern, at an advanced age, Mr. Jarvis Arnold, for upwards of half a century an esteemed and faithful servant in the Beauchamp family. Aug. 28, at Redditcb, aged 36, Mr. O. Molesworth, carpenter., Aug. 28, at Stourport Mr. Adam Yates. Aug. 29, at Bloomsbury, aged 16, Ann, only daughter of Mr. Thomas Lees, of Banbury Street, Birmingham. Aug. 29, after a short but severe illness, aged 13, William* the beloved son of Mr. James Birch, of Pershore Street Bir- mingham. Aug. 31, in the 33rd year of his age, the Rev. Charles Mayor? M. A., owe of the Assistant Masters of Rugby School. T H E W O R C E S T E R S H I R E G U A R D I A N , SATURDAY, S E P T E M B E R 2,6,% 18 46. DAILY WORK. Who lags for dread of daily work, And his appointed task would shirk, Commits a folly and a crime : A soulless slave— A paltry knave— A clog upon the wheels of Time. With work to do. and store of health, The man's unworthy to be free, Who will not give, That he may live, His daily toil for daily fee. No! Let us work ! We only ask Reward proportioned to our task : We have no quarrel with the great; No feud with rank— With mill or bank— No envy of a lord's estate. If we can earn sufficient store To satisfy our daily need ; And can retain, For age and pain, A fraction, we are rich indeed. No dread of toil have we or ours ; We know our worth, and weigh our powers; The more we work, the more we win ; Success to Trade; Success to Spade; And to the Corn that's coming in ! And joy to him, who o'er his task Remembers toil is Nature's plan ; Who, working, thinks— And never sinks His independence as a man. Who only asks for humblest wealth, Enough for competence and health; And leisure, when his work is done, To read his book. By chimney nook, Or stroll at setting of the sun. Who toils as every man should toil For fair reward, erect and free : These are the men— The best of men— These are the men we mean to be! MACKAY. GATHER YE ROSEBUDS WHILE YE MAY. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a- fljing; And this same flower that smiles to- day, To- morrow will be dying. The glorious lamp of heaven— the sun, The higher he is getting, The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he's to setting. That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer ; But being spent, the worse and worst Times still succeed the former. Then be not coy, but use your time, And, while you may, go marry ; For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry. HERHICK. VARIETIES SMALL FAMILY.—" The upper part of a house to let to a small family," is a very common notice. Words do not always express the meaning intended. A lady called to look at a house where there was such a notice— a foreigner evidently. The bargain was nearly struck, when the question was put, " Kow small is your family ?" " Dar is, madam, eleven— myself, my husband, and nine leetle children." " Oh, dear, we • » vant a very small family." " True, madam, the oldest is only nine : dey are very small: very leetle children." " I3 this good money," said a man to a suspicious looking wag, who had made some small purchase of him. " It ought to be good, for I made it myself," was thelanswer. With that he took the man up for coining ; but the the man in his defence proved that he made the money by fiddling. ANECDOTE or LORD KENVON To a more humble class in the profession— attorneys' clerks— Lord Kenyon often showed forbearance and kindly feeling. He had been a clerk himself, and would venture to play with the cubs before their ciaws were grown. Soon after his appointment as Master of the Rolls, he was listening attentively to a young clerk, on whom the duty had fallen of reading to him the conveyance of an estate, and who on coming to the word " enough"" pronounced it " enow." His Lordship immediately interrupted him : " enough, according to the vernacular idiom, is pronounced enufif, and so must all English words which end in ough,— as tough, rough, cough," when ( Io ! the danger of a too compre- hensive rule) coming to the word plough, he, with a raised voice and a penetrating glance at his honour, called it " pluff." The great lawyer stroked his chin, and, with a smile, candidly said, —" young man I sit corrected." GOOD MANNERS FOR ALL CLASSES Good manners and courtesy of speech are indispensable for the practice of all men, of whatever rank or station, to ensure the respect and good- will of others. It is altogether a mistake to suppose that politeness and the rules of etiquette are suited to the affluent and highly- born alone. The man in humble station, and con- scientious withal, is frequently heard to exclaim, ' What have I to do with etiquette? What is politeness to me? I like to be free and easy; no ceremonious fuss for me; I don't like to say one thing and mean another. I leave that to the gentry— to the aristocracy !' And thus, for the fear of being thought polite ( and by their false reasoning, insincere), they rush into the opposite extreme, and become rough, coarse, aud offensive. But let us understand the meaning of terms; let us consider that good manners are, in reality, good feeling manifested by action ; that politeness is the art of doing everything that may give pleasure and comfort to others, and of avoiding all that may wound or annoy : and that etiquette is merely the laws or rules laid down to teach us in this great art— the art or pleasing— the art of gaining the love and good- will of all mankind— the art of securing our own happiness by promoting the happiness of others. In 110 situation of life is the cultivation of good feeling and the practice of good manners unimportant. A WARM RECEPTION. Rusticus wrote a letter to his love, And filled it full of warm and keen desire; He hoped to raise a flame, and so he did— The lady put his nonsense in the fire. There are four orders of women— the peacocks, with whom dress is all; the magpies, with whom chatter is all; the turtle doves, with whom love is all; and the paradise birds above them all. THE GRANDILOQUENT IN WRITING.— Magnificent words, and the pomp and procession of stately sentences, may accom- pany genius, but are not always nor frequently called out by it. The voice ought not to be perpetually, nor much, elevated in the ethic and didactic, nor to roll sonorously, as if it issued from a mask in the theatre. The horses in the plains under Troy are not always kicking and neighing ; nor is the dust always raised in whirlwinds on the banks of Simos and Lamandes ; nor are the ramparts always in a blaze. Hector has lowered his helmet to the infant of Andromache, and Achilles to the embraces of Briseis. I do not blame the prose writer who opens his bosom occasionally to a breath of poetry; neither, on the contrary, can I praise the gait of that pedestrian who lifts up his leg3 as high 011 a bare heath as in a corn- field Landor. THE ARCHAEOLOGIST AND THE WOODMAN. Hail, stately monarch of the woods, Embosom'd in the fern; " It's Shakespere's." " No, it isn't his'n." " The Queen she calls it Heme." J.. T. RAILLERY.— The thieves who ran off with the galvanic apparatus from the electric telegraph station, having no fear of a battery before their eyes, may yet find themselves in commu- nication with the police, and be shocked by an unexpected charge.— The Report of J. L. S. that's nothing to boast of. The parish church, recently rebuilt, is one of the neatest and handsomest specimens of modern church building which I have seen in the county, and the church- yard is well laid out, but wants a few trees in as well as around it. There is an excellent parish school, which is liberally aided by the excellent vicar. Holt Fleet, on the banks of the Severn ( a famous resort for pic nic parties and frequent goal of water excursions,) is distant just a mile from the village. The ridge of undulating hills sloping to the water's edge at this place, affords ( as seen from the water) some beautiful back grounds : the gardens attached to the Holt Fleet Inn, too, are exceedingly pleasant, and afiord fine views of the surrounding country. The ancient castle of Holt, now occupied by the hospitable family of the Pickernells, forms a prominent feature in the landscape here, and the old church adjacent contains some relics which would be highly interesting to the antiquarian. I shall now take a long stride troin Holt to Hartlebury, where the palace of our Right Rev. Diocesan is placed in the centre of a fine park, and at the end of a fine avenue of trees — limes if I remember aright— amidst whose leafy umbrage the cawing rook gives out its monotonous song throughout the live- long day. This is certainly a most apt and fitting retreat for a contemplative man, or for one, like the present occupant, on whose shoulders are laid the responsible and awful duties of a Bishop of the Protestant Church. To remark on the ability, zeal, and temperance, with which these duties are performed by his lordship would be, in an humble individual like myself, pre- sumptuous* and profane. May this excellent and worthy prelate ever continue to possess, as he now does, the esteem of his contemporaries, and the respect and admiration of the clergy and laity, of whom he has special charge! As before declared, there is nothing strikingly remarkable in the pastoral scenery of this district, but to me the contemplation of green fields and of the different processes of husbandry is ever pleasing. My last visit to this neighbourhood was at that luscious time when the youth of Spring was bursting into the richness of Summer prime. The weather, as is common at this season, was variable: the sky was chequered over with light clouds, which occasionally sprinkled teeming showers upon the earth, which sparkling in the rain was Full of fresh verdure and unnumbered flowers. Such was the character which this district presented in my last visit, until, approaching Stourbridge, the opacity of the atmo- sphere began jto betoken an approach to that part of it where man has converted the pastoral beauties of nature into a scene of a widely different character. Passing by Stourbridge with a few words", I shall merely observe that it is the seat of a large portion of the glass trade, which furnishes employment to a great many hands. From Stourbridge to Dudley, and almost from Dudley to Birmingham, the ground is covered with smoking and blazing fiery furnaces, which belch forth day and night volumes of flame and" smoke, laying the whole country round about ( naturally presenting scenic beauties of no ordinary character) under a vale of murkiness only to be equalled by London in foul weather. The scenes presented at night in this part of the country are really awful to a stranger to look upon. Immense volumes of flame are momentarily flashing forth, so that in the darkest night there is no lack of artificial light. In fine, here is the seat of the iron and coal district. Shafts and borings are ranged thickly on every side, pits and earth sinkings are presented wherever the foot wanders, houses are seen— from the sinking of the earth in consequence of mines below them, leaning most outrageously out of the perpendicular, threatening instant demolition, heaps of cinders and refuse from the pits' mouths are piled on every side, completely shutting out all trace of verdure in this— the highest table land I believe— of the kingdom. A writer iu a provincial paper describing a similar scene to that presented in the neighbourhood of Dudley and surrounding coal fields, observes with much reason that at first glance one feels tempted to exclaim with Byron :— " Strange, that where Nature loved to trace As for the gods a dwelling place, There man, euamoured of distress, Should mar it to a wilderness." But this is one of the cases in which statistical science is directly at variance with poetical feeling. These flaming furnaces, instead of wasting and destroying, have been the agents which clothed other hills with beauty, and blessed other hills with fertility. They have wrenched treasures from the depths of earth to spread loveliness on its surface, and agriculture has flourished around because manufacture was active in the centre. From Stourbridge through Brierly Hill, Dudley, and so on to Wolverhampton and Birmingham, the country is thickly peopled, and trade is active. I am constrained to add, however, that public- houses and beer- shops prevail inmost disproportionate numbers to other occupations, and yet, true it is, they all thrive. The wages earned by the miners and others engaged in the production and manufacture of iron are liberal, but a very large proportion is spent in indulgence in liquor. Stourbridge aud Dudley are both quite as handsome towns as can be expected, when the population and products have so suddenly brought them into notice as places of importance. At Dudley there are the remains of a massive castle ( belonging to Lord Ward) which are open to public inspection. The Dudley castle and grounds are a common rendezvous for pic nic parties from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, aud Stourbridge— parties well used to the smoke and dinginess which prevail around these ancient ruins. THE LATE REGATTA. To the Editor of the Worcestershire Guardian. Sir, Will you oblige me by inserting the annexed statement relative to the race for the eighty guinea cup at the past Regatta, for the information of the public, who certainly have a right to expect an explanation. There is no doubt whatever that both parties were anxious for a fair race, independently of the chance of a foul; that my brother considered his chance of winning dependent upon his gaining the toss for choice of sides; and that the public were aiso interested in avoiding a foul. Now, I considered that by giving up the Saint John's side to my brother, and agreeing to avoid the chance of a foul, all these parties would be benefitted, without injury to any one; and, with this view, I entered into the following agreement, as interpreted by me, viz., that I would give up to my brother the St. John's side, if he would agree not to claim a foul in consequence of my falling astern round the Cathedral Point, and, as I considered, until I reached my own water. Now, I contend that I am as fairly entitled to my view of the agreement, supported, as it is, by the evidence of my sister, and my statement to the crew and others, previous to the race, as my brother is to his, supported by his statement of the case to his crew, and the evidence of Mr. T. Walsh. The following is my brother's interpretation, viz., that he was not intentionally to foul the Intrepid by dropping astern or otherwise, until the time that they had rounded the Cathedral Point. I here annex the two state- ments :— Miss E. W.' s Statement. H. W. won the toss, at which F. W. seemed much annoyed, when H. said, " Well, I should not much mind which side I took, if I were not afraid of a foul." F. W " Why, you don't think I'd take advantage of a foul?" H. W " Well, if you will positively say you won't, I'll give it to you." F. W " Well, I will." ittultum in RAMBLES THROUGH WORCESTERSHIRE. ( CHAP. I.) JFratcr proposes, under this title, to pen a few discursive remarks on the scenery of Worcestershire, and to bring forth from their obscurity the retired nooks and corners of a district beautiful in every variety of landscape scenery. The reader will perhaps look for some glowing descriptions of the grandeur of the Malvern, or Bredon hills, the richness of Hagley Park, or the beauties of Witley Court; but leaving royal palaces and fashionable resorts to their own well- earned fame, I propose chiefly to take my humble station among the more secluded and less pretending spots. This will form the prominent feature of these papers, but in pursuing this path, I shall allow myself every license which is accorded to the fugitive scribbler, and shall vary my subject as often as my fancy leads me from the steady track, passing " from grave to ga\, from lively to severe" as the mood sets in. Now wandering in . he green lanes beneath the umbrageous shade of overhanging elms, now rolling along the rapids of the Severn, gathering flowers by the way side, ruminating among the tombs of some country churchyard, or assisting at a village fete amid the rustic merriments of a harvest home, where— " Once a year distinction low'rs its crest,— The master, servant, and the merry goest, Are equal all; and round the happy ring The reaper's eyes exulting glances " fling, And warm'd with gratitude he quits his place, With sun- burnt hands and ale- ealivened face, Itefills the jug his honour'd host to tend, To serve at once the master and the friend; Proud thus to meet his smiles, to share his tale, His nuts, his conversation, and his ale." ' And first I shall make a hasty journey through a selected portion of the northern part of our county. What varied scenes does the ride from this city to Dudley present. Village church spires and smoking chimnies, fiery furnaces, groves of elm, miles of cinder, and lovely hills and dales all presented in the greatest variety in the journey. Anxious scenes of business, artisans begrimed with the soot and smoke of their occupation, and retired corners, in verdant meadows, a group of haymakers with faces bronzed with the sun's rays making their mid- day meal " recubantes sub tegmine fagi," as old Virgil would have it. Now, which will my readers have first— the rural scene or a glimpse of the busy mechanic in the midst of his enervating employment? Well, the first in order would be the pastoral, so let it take precedence; but I am not going to turn sentimental and describe the " sons of the soil" and the hardy daughters of our yeomen and cottagers as so many Damons and Phillises dancing in gay attire to " tuneful reeds." They shall have their due: our village maidens need not be ashamed of their coarse attire, nor of the dew which hangs upon their sun- burnt foreheads^; their sturdy, blunt, and horny- fisted " sweethearts"— don't let us shirk the old fashioned and expressive term— will kiss them just as heartily— when they get an opportunity— as if they were decked in silks and satins— aye, more so I'll be sworn, for the finery would " skeer" them outright. The drive from Worcester to Dudley as we have already said, presents features of striking contrast, but " the pastoral style" prevails without intermission from the pleasant suburbs of the " faithful city" until the traveller's arrival at Kidderminster, where he gets a glimpse of the carpet weavers and the polluted Stour. There is nothing remarkably striking in the aspect of the country up to this point if we except the village of Ombersley, which has always been described by local historians as a " picturesque village." Ombersley, too, is a village of " the larger growth," and besides the blacksmith's forge, and the baker's oven, and the " village inn," contains within its popula- tion tradesmen who claim to have a higher standing in their rank, to say nothing of a local doctor, and— it may be— a lawyer to boot. I believe there are three or four public- houses • in the parish, but as the hangman said when the gaol was full, ADVENTURE IN SEARCH OF ROYALTY.— A young female, residing near a small town some dozen miles from Liverpool, had a great desire to see Prince Albert and the proceedings consequent upon the laying of the foundation stone of the Sailor's Home, but did not reach the neighbouring coach town till after every vehicle had taken its departure. Her curiosity, however, had been aroused, and determined not to be dis- appointed, she started off 011 foot; but the heat of the day and the distance made the journey rather a lengthened one, and she did not reach her destination till after Prince Albert had started for London. Chagrined not a little, she wandered up and down the streets of the good old town, gazing at the illumination and busy throng, when she was accosted by an urchin, who proffered his assistance to carry her umbrella and journey, was with good- will handed over to the youth, who soon afterwards contrived to decamp amidst the crowd. As evening began to close in, our unfortunate heroine sought a night's lodging, but could find 110. place to lay her head under the charge of 5s., which sum, scraping silver and copper together, she managed to raise. Her slumbers were but of short duration, as hundreds of living and hungry animals began to prey upon her wearied frame. She was therefore compelled at early dawn to take the road again for her native village. She had accomplished about half her journey back when a light cart overtook her, and the driver readily yielding to her solicitations, she was soon seated on what she conceived to be a box covered over with a coarse wrapper. She had only proceeded about two miles, when, ou examining her seat a little more minutely, she discovered that it was a coffin. Affrighted, she asked her companion whether there was not a dead body also in the cart. The driver coldly but gravely replied, " It's only my wife. I'm taking her to Preston. Poor thing, it was her wish, and I wish she wur there." The poor woman fainted on hearing this revelation, but as the driver fancied she had only lain down to take a nap, he galloped on, until the jolting of the vehicle brought the poor creature round again, by which time she had nearly reached her place of abode. With a loud voice, she called upon her companion to stop, and having alighted she now reached her peaceful abode in safety, though much alarmed. She declared she would never go to Liverpool again to see Prince Albert. ANECDOTE OF A DOG.— One day, in the latter part of 18" 25, a pointer dog called at the shop of Mr. Lancaster, chemist and druggist, in Leeds, where he had often been before, and walking on three legs, held up one of his fore- paws, in which he had received some injury. The leg was dressed, and the dog, gratefully wagging his tail, retired. He afterwards attended every day for some time, and was punctual to the hour at which he first came. He crouched and moaned when pained by any operation, but never mani- fested any disposition to bite. After he had found out the benefit to be derived from medical skill, he brought another dog with him to partake the like advantage. They found the shop occupied, and waited their opportunity, when the old patient, Don, used every means to entice his companion into the shop, and at last succeeded. When the doctor came, Don held up his own recovered paw and touched his companion's nose, when Mr. Lancaster found that he also had a thorn in his foot. This was cured like the first. Don showed his gratitude by coming to see Mr. L., and would not leave the house until he paid his respects to him. JEALOUSY AND MURDER IN FRANCE.— A tragic occur- rence has just taken place in Paris, in which M. Lejeune and M. Jay, ( the latter of whom has made his name well known by mechanism, called " Jayotype," for which he has taken out several patents,) were the principals. The former, who is a young man about 28 years of age, had a young and hand- some wife, who had conceived a partiality for M. Jay, who was a friend of her husband's, about 40 years of age, and rather ili than good looking. M. Lejeune's suspicions, which were at first vague, had latterly become more fixed, and to such an extent was his mind affected, that after having broken off all relations with M. Jay, he is said to have informed the commissary of police of the quarter, that if he should ever find M. Jay alone with his wife, he would proceed to the last extremities Things were in this state when, on Tuesday morning, in. Lejeune told his wife that he had received a pressing order, which compelled him to set out immediately for Rouen, and at about four in the afternoon he proposed that his wife should accompany him as far as the railway station, in the Rue St. Lazare. She did so, and did notleave him until she had seen him take his seat in the train. This pretended departure, however, was only a feint, which has been practised by a thousand husbands, and which is almost always successful. Lejeune had 110 sooner arrived at the first station of Asnieres, than he left the Rouen train and returned to Paris by one from Versailles, and placed himself in a position to watch the shop of M. Jay. While he was there watching, lie saw a letter delivered to M. Jay, which he con- cluded came from Madame Lejeune. About nine o'clock in the evening M. Jay left his shop, and gave instructions to his shopmen, which indicated that lie would not return until a very late hour. He proceeded towards Lejeune's residence, followed by Lejeune and M. Jay having entered the house, the husband, after waiting some time went in also, and by means of a second key which he carried penetrated iuto his room, and saw the guilty parties in bed, with a night- light burning near them. At this sight Lejeune lost all controul over himself, and taking a pistol from bis pocket fired at M. Jay, but his hand being agitated, his victim was untouched. He then drew4forth a couteau poignard, which lie was in the habit of carrying in the pocket of hi; paic' t, and stabbed Monsieur Jay in the breast several times. Monsieur Jay, attacked in his sleep, could offer no resistance, and expired after uttering a few words. As to Madame . Lejeune, she was more dead than alive, and could rather imagine than see the scene which was passing. When the unfortunate Jay was dead, Lejeune had in some degree recovered from his fury, went down stairs, and said to the porter of the house, " J have just killed my wife's lover: go and tell the Commissary of Police and the Procureur du Roi that I am waiting for them." When the commissary arrived, Lejeune surrendered himself, and said he was ready to answer for what he had done. The com- missary placed a guard over him during the night, and on the following morning sent him to the Prefecture of Police. I11 the course of the day, the Procureur du Roi had Lejeune brought to the house and confronted, aDd he was taken into custody. Madame Lejeune has not been arrested, but is gone to reside with her family. Mr. T. W.' s Statement. F. W. lost the toss, and was much chagrined. H. W. there- upon said, " Well, I don't care much about the sides, if I was not afraid of a foul round the Cathedral Point." F. W. replied, somewhat in- dignantly, " Oh, I am sure you need not be afraid of that; none of us would think of fouling intentionally; I pro- mise you that I will not." H. W.—" Well, on that understanding, 1 will choose the Worcester side." Such is the account of what took place prior to the race. The following is my account of the race itself:— Mine being the faster boat for a long distance, I forced the pace up to Mr. Williams's house, when I with some difficulty restrained the men sufficiently to drop astern, which I did, and continued round the point, at the termination of which the course for the middle arch ( my water) leaves the bank; then considering that I had a clear" right to go on into my own water I put on a spirt, not with the intention of fouling the Unity, but to make up the ground lost in dropping astern of that boat, and also to prevent their taking my water, which they had no right to do unless they risked a foul. I expected every moment to see the Unity leave my course for the middle arch and take the second, her own arch. I could not here see what distance intervened between the two Boats, as I was straight astern; and I certainly was not called upon to diminish my speed, for if incumbent upon me then, the same thing might have been claimed all up the remainder of the course, in which case I should have been mechanically prevented from winning the race. My own impression here was that my brother would not persevere in trying to take my water unless pretty certain of escaping a foul under the bridge, and that even if a foul did take place it would have been of no consequence under our agreement. Whilst this was going on I suddenly saw the Unity leave the course for the middle and steer for the second arch, but this took place so near the bridge that their coxswain was obliged to steer very obliquely and sharply, stop- ping her way, and throwing her stern into my course, although by the decision of the Umpire ( to which, of course, I bow) I find that 1 was not yet in my own water. Had I then altered my steerage I must have fouled the pier, u hich I could not be expected to do ; my only alternative therefore was to persevere, even at the risk of a foul, which there was not time to prevent by slackening my speed, as the collision took place within a few strokes of their altering their steerage. Immediately on the foul taking place I called out to the Unity—" Go on, I will wait for you," and to my men, s{ I have won the race by the foul, but, of course, we cannot claim it." I waited on the other side of the bridge and called out to the Unity to come on, when they replied, " We have won the race by a foul." I then said, " You do not mean to say you claim the race ?" To which the reply was, " Certainly we do." My brother denies hearing any of this conversation, which I believe was conducted by Mr. Davison, on the part of the Unity; but for proof of its truth I refer you to the enclosed certificate signed by the crew of the Intrepid:— « Worcester, Aug. 31st, 1846. " We the undersigned, the crew of the Intrepid, do hereby certify, that previous to the race Mr. Walsh told us his brother had agreed with him that in return for his giving up to him the St. John's side his brother would agree not to claim a foul. Before the foul took place, Mr. Walsh never used the expression ' foul her, foul her,' he said nothing but to encourage us to row as fast as we could. The only expression used was ' pitch into her,' meaning our own boat, which is a common expression of his, even in training. That when the foul took place, he called out to the crew of the Unity ' go on and I will wait for you.' While going through the bridge, Mr. Walsh told us that he had won by the foul, but that he would not claim it. Mr. Walsh then called out to the Unity ' come on,' to which some one in the Unity replied ' oh no, we have won the race by a foul.' That then Mr. Walsh said' will you row it over again,' to which the reply was ' certainly not." " George Thos. Harrison, David Delany, Robert Till, William Presdee, Richard Till, Robert Presdee, Henry Horton, Thomas Evans." After this I went up to the quarters of the Unity, and asked them to row it over again, which they refused to do, I claiming on my own interpretation of the agreement that the race was null and void. 1 am quite ready to confess that my manner was excited, but I considered that I was before the public, and that I had been the means, however unintentionally, of causing the Intrepid to lose the race, and my friends their money, that my word was doubted, and that I was accused ( as I had been) of allowing my brother to win the race. As soon as the matt. er_ could be quietly discussccl. between my brother and myself, we caiiTe To thefoHowing conclusions :— Ist. That our interpretation of the agreement differs, in which case, allowing Mr. F. W.' s version to be correct, ( viz., that he was not intentionally to foul the Intrepid), which he declares was the only impression he conveyed away and men- tioned to his crew, he was most certainly in the right, as he positively declares that he and his crew were doing their best to get out of the way of the Intrepid when the foul took place, and on that ground claimed the race. Whilst, on the other hand, if Mr. H. W. is correct, he was fairly entitled to claim a renewal or a continuance of the race, he not having increased his speed for the purpose of fouling, and having a clear right to row as fast as possible to his own water, so long as he did not intentionally foul the Unity. 2nd. Allowing Mr. H. W.' s interpretation, it was considered by the Unity that the foul was intentional, and arose from an error in judgment, Mr. H. W., supposing that he was in his own water, and could claim the foul as giving the race to him, as from the moment that the spirt was put on, as Mr. F. W. thought on purpose to bump the Unity, they could fairly declare the agreement at an end, not knowing whether the Intrepid intended thereby to claim the race or not. In this Mr. F. W. was confirmed by the evidence of those on the bank, who con- strued the expression " Pitch it into her" into an encourage- ment to bump the Unity, though from Mr. H. W.' s statement and subsequent explanation, coupled with the testimony of the crew of the Intrepid, it is now allowed that it was only meant as an encouragement to his men to put their strength out, and " pitch it into her," ( viz., the Intrepid), which is a common expression of his, even in training. On this ground, Mr. F. W. refused to row it over again, even when he heard Mr. H. W.' s interpretation of the agreement. 3rd. That, taking all things into consideration, both parties, for themselves individually, and Mr. H. W. for the crew of the Intrepid, are agreed that neither have a right to the cup, as from a mistake in the agreement, it was not rowed out. It is not denied that there was an agreement; the question therefore arises— What was that agreement ? and, as that cannot be settled, the parties ought to have been replaced in their original position, viz., the Intrepid on the St. John's side. With the view above stated, I have, in concurrence with my brother, forwarded you the above account, which I trust will be satisfactory to the public. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. H. WALSH. Worcester, Sept. 1st, 1846. OFENING OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL ROOM AT STRAT- r0HD- 0N- Av0N.— This pleasing event took place on Monday last. There was a large party of gentry assembled in the rooms, amongst whom were Mrs. Clayton, 31rs. and Miss Hunt, the Misses Ainsworth and party, Mrs. and Miss Getley, Mrs. Bur- man, Airs. and Miss Rice, the Misses Rawlins, the Misses Old aker, Miss Greaves, Miss Mason, Mrs. Dennis, Mrs. Pooler, Miss Chattaway, Mrs. Ford and friend, Misses Tibbitts, Miss Cory, the Revds. J. Clayton, W. Barrett, C. Griffin, Dr. Thom- son, W. W. Weston, Esq., R. Greaves, Esq., It. H. Hobbes, Esq., D. Rice, Esq., Fisher Tomes, Esq., W. Burman, Esq., — Reece, Esq., and family, Mr. Hasiewood Clayton, Mr. Jno. Tibbitts, Master Rice, and many others. At two o'clock the children assembled in a field at the rear of the premises, the use of which was kindly given for the occasion, where they amused themselves with a variety of games, & c., until half- past three o'clock ; they were then summoned to partake of tea and plum cake, which was supplied to them with the most liberal profusion; and both the givers and receivers appeared highly gratified at the day's rejoicing. Too much cannot be said in praise of the urbanity and kindness with which all parties, especially the ladies, vied with each other in waiting on the chil- dren. The sympathy shown by the opulent for their poorer neighbours will, we hope, be gratefully acknowledged by them, and no readier method of expressing it can be adopted than by sending every child of a sufficient age to this, the parish school, where a sure guarantee is given of their proper education both spiritual and temporal, under the superintendence of the clergy of the Established Church. In our next impression we hope to be enabled to lay before our readers a financial statement of the building fund of these schools.— Correspondent of the Journal. INCREASE OF THE POPULATION.— The increase of the population of tiie United Kingdom in ten years is 10- 79 per cent., which is at the rate of 01030, or 1,030 per cent, annually. Speaking in round numbers, the population increased 11 per cent, in the ten years, 1831- 41, which is very nearly at the rate of 1 per cent, annually; at this rate the population will double in sixty- eight years. Tho increase ol males was 1.033, females, 1,028 per cent, annually— a difference exceed- ingly slight. At the same rate of increase, the population will be 30,000,000 in January, 1852. The increase was 2,039,817 in the ten years, Juue 1831- 41, or 011 an average 203,932 annually. About 291,000 people will be added to the population in the year from Midsummer, 1845 to 1846. The statement, so often repeated, that the population of the United Kingdom increases at the rate of 1,000 a- day, is an error which has arisen probably from using the aunanl rate of increase in England ( 1 k per cent.) instead of the lower rate of increase ( 1 per cent.) for the United Kingdom. At the present time it is probable that 800 persons are added to the population daily. The births exceed the deaths by about 1,056 daily, but emigration from the United Kingdom keeps down the increase. Intelligent as most certainly the community now are, com- paratively with the state of society in former times, still there appears to have been one essential matter overlooked in the search for intelligence and happiness. How often do Medical men recommend exercise to their patients for Indigestion, Liver Complaints, Costiveness, Sick Head aches, & c. Females leading an inactive life, and thousands of both sexes are, through their sundry avocations, debarred from that exercise in a pure atmosphere which is essential to health; to all such, therefore, we would recommend the occasional use of that excellent. Family Medicine, Frampton's Pill of Health, which, as a restorative, a gentle aperient, and a promoter of a healthy action of the system, stands unequalled in public estimation, Lord Morpeth has announced to the Society formed for providing dwellings for the poor iu the suburbs of Loudon, that if the Manor Court will accord a portion of Wanstead Flats to the purposes of the institution, the Crown will interpose no difficulty. The Committee of the Art- Union have expressed their approbation of Mr. Foley's model for a statue of ' Innocence,' sent in to the late competition, by an award of £ 100 to the artist, on condition of receiving a reduced copy, to be executed in porcelain, for distribu- tion :— and Mr. Kirke's'model of ' Iris Ascending' is to be reduced, for the purpose of casting in bronze. Sir Charles Napier, in delivering the Meanee medals to the regi- ments at Kurrachee, thus described the three great duties of a soldier: —" First, not to fire without orders; next, when he does fire, to level low, so as to make sure of striking down an enemy; thirdly, to keep his ranks, and dress upon his colours." A few days ago, some mowers on a farm belonging to the Earl of Lonsdale, cut off the head of a partridge while sitting on its nest. The eggs, fifteen in number, were wrapped in Annuel aud placed near the flue of a boiler, and on the following day thirteen of them produced very fine strong birds. A fine specimen of the hoopoe— a bird very rare in England, although it is believed they have been known to breed here— was shot at Southwold, in Suffolk, in the early part of the month of August, and is now in the possession of an inhabitant of that town. There has been placed in the museum of the Frome Literary and Philosophical Institution, a portion of a fulgorite, which fell on the 1st instant, near the residence of T. Charles, Esq., in the parish of Frome, causing in its descent some slight damage to part of the chimney.— Wiltshire Independent. The Connecticut House of Representatives, by a vote of 111 to 63, have voted to submit to the people the question of so amending the constitution as to abolish all distinction of colour in respect to the privilege of voting. There are, in or near London, 41 Charles- streets, 29 Churcli- streets, 21 George- streets, 23 High- streets, 28 John- streets, 35 King- streets, 23 New- streets, and 23 Queen- streets. There are in the Court of Chancery six manors, the property of the late Miles Standish, Esq., worth £ 6,000 a year, waiting for a claimant.— Plymouth Journal. No less than two tons of cucumbers were sold within a few hours at Norwich, last week. Two or three small heaps remained, which were retailed at four a penny. They were brought from Bedford- shire, where they are grown in the open air in great quantities. A correspondent suggests that large musical boxes should be placed in the roof of railway carriages; especially those for long journeys, in order that passengers may have an opportunity of regaling their ears with " a concord of sweet music." We are afraid that the accompaniments of the stoker's whistle and the rushing rattle of the train would not accord with anything but " Railway Galopes " and " The Railroad Overture" of the American minstrels. The Legislature of Newfoundland has passed an Act for raising £ 250,000 towards rebuilding the town of St. John's. In a recent French work on geography, we are told that wolves still exist in the Highland s of Scotland. The author has made a mistake of only a century and a half! Some time since a swarm of bees alighted on the head of one of the ornamental lions in front of Viscount O'Neill's residence, Shane's Castle. They proceeded down his throat, and are at present strong and healthy, and seem " secure from every harm."— Freeman. Police returns show that the amount of property stolen in twelve months, in Manchester, was £ 13,213, in Liverpool £ 7,802, Recovered in Manchester, £ 9,533 ; in Liverpool, £ 2,890. Mr. Newman is about paying a loug visit to Rome, with the view of completing his preparation for the priesthood. At the petty sessions of Nenagh, on Monday, Mr. Walker and Captain Pollock, R. M,, sentenced a man to £ 1 fine, or one month's imprisonment, for having two percussion caps in his possession! They insisted that this decision was legal under the Anns Act.— Tipperary Vindicator. A general expectation is entertained at Rome, that the Pope will follow up his lecent importantf- colitical measure with a decree, giving to the city of Rome a mJSlicipal government, in harmony with what exists in some of the other capitals of Europe. A spring cart was observed recently at Matlock, bearing the following inscription in capital letters. The word, or words, which- ever it or they may be, was written as follows, without blank or stop. Williamkelkmachinestarnoldnotts. From the 1st of January last to the 20th of July, by accidents on railways, 73 persons were killed and 84 injured. MEDICAL BOOKS.— A book which directs people how to physic themselves ought to be entitled " Every man his own poisoner;" because it canuot possibly teach them to discriminate between the resemblant symptoms of different diseases.— The Doctor, i No less than 24,000 cheeses were brought in one vessel, which arrived in the Thames from Holland on Friday. On Thursday information was forwarded to the police, that Richardson, a messenger employed by Messrs. Hanbury, Taylor, and Lloyd, Lombard- street, had absconded, taking with him upwards of £ 150 in gold and silver; £ 50 is offered for his apprehension. Among the articles for which the clerk of the New York House of Representatives has issued proposals to supply the members of that honourable body at next session are, " 800 English penknives, four blades, best pearl, stag, or buck handles ;" and 240 with two blades, of the same quality ; making 1,010 penknives for the use of 228 gentlemen for the period of three months. With the exception of one estate, the county of Sutherland, con- taining 24,000 inhabitants, entirely belongs to the Duke of Sutherland. On Tuesday afternoon, some boys playing 011 the bank of the Thames, at the end of Essex- street, Strand, near the Watermen's- pier, picked up a petrified foot, which, 011 examination, proved to be that of a female. Several gentlemen from King's College Hospital inspected it, and pronounced that it must have been embedded iu some peculiar soil for a great length of time, and had probably been washed down from one of the sewers, as the rivei water had no tendency to petrifaction. Mr. Matthew Pearson, " the oldest inhabitant" of the town of Knaresborough, is now in the one hundredth and eleventh year of his age, and wonderful to relate, notwithstanding his great age, he continues iu full possession of his faculties. He can read without the aid of spectacles, and walk a distance ol' three or lour miles with ease. Mr. Campbell, of Morzie, on the 21st ult., performed the unpre- cedented feat of bagging 011 the hill of Mouzie, 181 brace of grouse, one blackcock, one snipe, one duck, one rabbit, and 24 hares ; in all, 410 head of game, a numbergreatly exceeding anything yet recorded. There is now in the possession of Mr. Robert Day, of Stowell near Horsington, Somerset, three ducks, that have laid the extra- ordinary number of 576 eggs, from the 22nd of January, 1846, to the 15th of " August, 1816.— Sherborne Journal. The Bishop of Oxford, Lords Bexley, Denman, Ellenborough, and Brougham, have entered further protests against the Sugar Duties Bill. On the 16th ult. Rossini was married at Bologna to Mademoiselle Pelissier. The lady was introduced to the great composer sixteen years ago. The advance of wages requested by the Kilmarnock carpet weavers has been granted by the masters. The expenditure for temporary buildings for the arrangement' preservation, management, and printing of the public records, since the year 1800, has been at least £ 750,000. At Cork, and other places, the Repealers have publicly resolved to disregard the ban on the Nation, notwithstanding that the said ban was a penee- oflV'rii. s; originated iu Conciliation Hall. — i discovery has just been made bj— wine may be iced in a few seconds, at any time of the year, by chemical agency. The universal definition of a mile by the Arabs is, the distance at which you can no longer distinguish a mar. from a woman. Thomas Grey, said to be the author of the railway system, is living iu comparative poverty.— Is there 110 virtue extant, no grati- tude on the Stock Exchange '! In the United States the average hours of work are 78 hours a week. In France, from 72 to 80. In England, 69 hours a week— sixteen per cent, less than in any country on the continent. The brig Francis and Mary, of South Shields, of 250 tons register, arrived at Leith Roads on Friday, from America, having made her passage from land to land with only three men and one boy, the latter having but one hand. This is a feat of daring almost unparal- leled.— Scottish Herald. The Court of Rome has decidedly condemned the principle on which the new Irish colleges are to be founded. There is a rumour that a properly accredited ambassador will be sent to represent this country at the Court of Rome. Mr. Scott, the nephew to the well- known commentator upon the Bible, has left the Church of England for that of Rome. A prisoner under sentence of death has made his escape out of Morpeth Gaol by means of a key cut out of leather. A butcher's boy was at work in his master's shop at Nottingham, last week, when a flash of lightning severed the blade of a knife, leaving the handle and a portion of the blade in his hand, and drove the severed part with great violence against the opposite shop, a distance of three yards and a half, with such force as to cause it to rebound. The young man stood aghast at this awful visitation, but happily was uninjured. The cholera is prevalent along the coast of the Red Sea: Alarmists say this is a step nearer to us. Mr. Wm. Green, of Maylord's- lane, Hereford, has now growing in his garden, kidney- beans, the wires of which have attained the extraordinary height of twenty- three feet. The Bishop of Lichfield has deposited with the bankers of the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Education £ 103, sent to him for the benefit of the diocese by an unknown donor. The late Miss Evison, of Nottingham, has bequeathed £ 4,500 to various charitable institutions iu the town. The Emperor of Russia's new schooner yacht, the Queen Victoria, was launched at Cowes, last week. It has been calculated that the coal fields of Lancashire contain 8,400,000,000 tons of coal; that the total annual consumption is 2,400,120 tons, and that the supply at this rate will last 2,470 years. The nest of a guinea hen, containing 113 eggs, was found the other day on the premises of Air. Trappes, Clitlieroe. The Pope has received from the King of the French an autograph letter, containing assurances of the most cordial friendship. An enormous lladish has been grown by Mr. James Elstub, Stain cliffe Mill, Betley. Jt measured 19 inches in length, the circum- ference at the top was 12J inches, and at the middle 12 inches. Weight 3 lbs. On Saturday, a man named Cunningham, in climbing the rock at Ailsa, lost his balance, when at an altitude of 300 feet above the level of the sea, and rolled to the bottom, bounding from crag to crag, and in one instance falling thirty feet. He was taken up insensible ; and, strange to say, though dreadfully cut about the face, he was not materially hurt. The Nuremberg Correspondent states the house of Rothschild has purchased a large quantity of gold bars in England, a great part of which is intended lor the use of the mint and bank, of Prussia. SlgricuUitral Entelltgcncc. DISEASE OF THE POTATO— AND REMEDY. To the Editor of the Worcestershire Guardian. Nottingham- street, Dublin, 28th Aug., 1846. Sir,— Your paper of the 22nd inst. quotes from a letter of mine to the Mark Lane Express, upon this all- important subject, and it also gives a very interesting fact, which entirely bears out my further views upon the cause of the disease, and which I submitted to the Government and agricultural authorities now nearly a year since. The actual cause of the disease will, I doubt not, be found to be premature growth of the seed, in pit or stove, by which its principal vitality is exhausted before being planted, and, by planting late in spring, in place of autumn— Nature's time for sowing its seed. These evils have been increased by the temperature of the last 12 years, which in tho winter quarter was frequently equal to spring, producing growth doubly premature. Hence the cause of the " misses" in the seed originally; because vitality has been exhausted before being committed to the ground, in all that missed ; and hence the cause of subsequent disease— because the seed which did grow must have lost the greater part of its powers— was, therefore, a weakened degenerate parent, and could not yield sound offspring. It is plain, then, that one of the first remedies must be autumn planting; and Mr. Webb's experiment of leaving the diseased potatoes in the ground throughout the year, and obtaining sound ones from them, proved the fact. I consider that, under existing circumstances, we are all bound to yield to the fullest extent our information ; and I am therefore preparing for publication facts which I believe will incontestibly prove the cause of the disease, and the mode of future prevention ; but I at once give the leading ones, which are so well borne out by the experiment you quote. I have the honour to be, Sir, vour obedient servant, JASPER W. ROGERS, C. E. DREADFUL RENCONTRE.— On Sunday morning last, between four and five o'clock, as the under- keeper, named Cook, in the employ of Mr. A. Fountaine, of Narford, wac crossing a turnip field, near the Scoots, he saw a dog take a liare, and presently a man started up with a view to seize it, but, seeing the keeper, he made off. The latter pursued the dog, which travelled rather slowly from the weight of the hare, and at length he secured him. This brought the poacher up, who demanded to have his animal released, but the keeper refused. The result was a scuffle, and at length they drew their knives, and with these weapons they fought dreadfully for half an hour. At length the weapon of Cook entered the side cf Mason ( that being the poacher's name) and he fell. The keeper then wrenched from liim the knife and threw them both away, keeping his man, however, pinned to the ground, and calling lustily for assistance. Mr. Spanton, sen., happened to be up, and hastened to the spot from which the cries came. They all proceeded towards the house of the latter, but they had not gone far, when Mason complained that he could walk no farther as his bowels were protruding. They undid his clothes, and this was found to be actually the case. Mr. Spanton then procured a horse and cart, and sent them both on to Swaffham under a proper escort, both men being so dreadfully wounded that it was not thought they could survive many hours. Cook's face was literally hacked to pieces, so much had the poacher the ' vantage ground of him in the onset of the affray. The last information we received was, that both meu are still alive, and that Mason has been remanded.— Lynn Advertiser. STATISTICS OF LUNACY IN ENGLAND AND WALES.— It appears from a Parliamentary Return, just printed, that in January last there were as many as 16,310 lunatics and idiots chargeable in England, and 1205 in Wales, making, with an estimate of 372 for places not in union with parishes, 17,887 ; of which number 9712 were lunatics aud 8175 idiots. The number in county asylums in England was 4675; in licenced houses, 3663; and iu union workhouses, 4397; whilst 3873 were with their friends or elsewhere. In England 5 were uuder 5 years old, 61 from 5 to 10, 910 from 10 to 20, 3) 58 from 20 to 30, 3682 ( the largest number) from 30 to 40, 3584 from 40 to 50, 2563 from 50 to 60, 1575 from 60 to 70, and 699 from 70 year » old and upwards. Of the 16,310 lunatics and idiots in England, 4244 were dangerous to themselves or others. A bad Breast of an extraordinary nature cured by Flol- lowai/ s Ointment and Pills A short time since the wife of Henry Pocock, a turner, residing at Bucklebury, Berks, was considered to be in a very precarious state, in consequence of her breast becoming alarmingly swollen and burst into ulcers ; the first medical aid 111 the country was of no service— her case was considered as incurable. Notwithstanding this hopeless condition, the ulcers have been all healed, and so perfect is the cure that she is now suckling another child at the breast. This wonderful cure has been solely brought about by Holloway's Ointment and Pills, CIRENCESTER PLOUGHING MATCH. The annual Ploughing Match of the Cirencester Agricul- tural Society took place on Thursday, in a field in the occupa- tion of Mr. W. Slatter, at Stratton, near Cirencester, when forty- six ploughs, with their teams, competed for the numerous prizes. At about four o'clock the judges, and other gentlemen taking an interest in the proceedings of the day, sat down to dinner, at the Swan Commercial Inn, to the number of about thirty- six. David Bowley, Esq., presided, and Daniel Trinder, Esq., officiated as Vice- President. After the dinner was over, the Secretary read the award of the Judges, which was as follows:— LORD CARTERET'S PREMIUMS. FIRST CLASS. To the best Ploughman under eighteen years of age, £ s. d. with two horses or mules, and no driver. First Prize to Edward Lapper, in the employ of Mr. W. G. Bennett, of North Cerney 2 15 0 Second Prize to W. Mullis, in the employ of Mr. William Slatter 110 0 SECOND CLASS. To the best Ploughman more than eighteen years of age, with two horses or mules, and no driver. First Prize to Alfred Bond, in the employ of Mr. Stone, of Tarlton 2 7 6 Second Prize to Job Mundy, in the employ of Mr. John Lane 15 0 Third Prize to George Allen, in the employ of Mr. William Bennett, of North Cerney 10 0 SIR JOHN W. GUISE'S PREMIUMS. THIRD CLASS. To the best Ploughman, under eighteen years of age, with two horses or oxen, and 110 driver. First Prize to Samuel Marchant, in the employ of Mr. Vaisey 215 0 Second Prize to Mathew Geulding, in the employ of Mr. W. Bennett, North Cerney 1 10 0 Third Prize to David Marchant, in the employ of Mr. Slatter, of Stratton 12 6 FOURTH CLASS. To the best Ploughman more than eighteen years of age, with two horses or oxen, and no driver. First Prize to Thomas Perking, in the employ of the Hon. Rev. G. C. C. Talbot 2 7 6 Second Prize to William Evans, in the employ of Mr. S. B. Gibbins, of Winston 15 0 Third Prize to Edwin Smith, in the employ of Mr. John Lane 10 0 PREMIUMS OF J. R. MULLINS, ESQ. FIFTH CLASS. To the best Ploughman with a team of four oxen and a driver. First Prize to Edwin Bowley, in the employ of Mr. Stone, of Tarlton The Driver Second Prize to Thomas Woolley, in the employ of Mr. Wheeler, of Winstone The Driver Third Prize to James Ratcliff'e, in the employ of Mr. Wm. Hayward, of Cemble The Driver SIXTH CLASS. To the best Ploughman with a team of three horses and a driver. First Prize to James Shepway, in the employ of Mr. Stone, of Tarlton The Driver Second Prize to George Turner, in the employ of Mr. Jos. Hall, of Coates 7: The Driver Third Prize to James Carter, in the employ of Mr. Slatter, of Stratton 1 0 The Driver 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 6 1 10 0 0 2 6 1 0 0 0 2 6 2 0 1 10 0 2 SOCIETY'S PREMIUMS. SEVENTH CLASS. For men who have gained a first prize For the best Ploughman with any team of not more than three horses or four oxen. First Prize to James Weaving, in the employ of Mr. Francis Day, of Lowesmoor Second Prize to Samuel Cook, in the employ of Mr. Thomas Stone, of Tarlton PREMIUMS OF R. S. IIOLFORD, ESQ. For the best team of three horses for agricultural pur- poses, to Air. John Lane, of Preston Farm For the best pair of horses for agricultural purposes, to Mr. John Lane, of Preston Farm 7 8 0 0 A REMEDY FOR THE POTATO DISEASE.— Take a three- pronged fork, put it in just sufficient to raise the root and soil surrounding it, and I will guarantee it answering. This will cost 5s. 6d. per acre, which I am now paying. I found this out last year by pulling up a lew roots, as every one is apt to do, to see how they go on ; the disease did not touch them, although the remainder were as bad as possible.— J. Evaus, Newton Abbot.— Agricultural Gazette. HOPS. WORCESTER, SEPT. 2.— The weather for the last few days has been very favourable, and should it hold up for another week there can be no doubt that the great bulk of the crop will be secured in first- rate condition. A few pockets were offered in our market on Saturday last, and one pocket was sold at £ 6; the other samples, however, could hardly be con- sidered average ones, as the hops had been picked too young, and consequently would not stand sufficient kiln- drying; they were therefore what is called " cool- bagged." Duty for the district done at £ 23,000; few betters against that amount. BORODGII, Auo. 31.— There is not a sufficient quantity of new hops at market to establish a currency; yearling hops are rather lower than last week. £ New Pockets. Farnham Kent East Kent Sussex Yearlings s. £. s. 7 0 10 0 5 2 8 12 0 0 0 0 4 16 6 0 4 10 6 10 New Bags. Kent Sussex Yearlings Old Hops £ s. 5 0 0 0 4 10 1 0 £ s. 7 5 0 0 5 10 4 10 MAIDSTONE.— Picking has partially commenced, but we are told " it is yet too early to say how they come down." Another week will enable us to speak more decisively on this point, but we are not apprehensive of any serious complaints of " falling short." Previous to picking, we would recom- mend an attentive examination of the grounds, and marking all blind, unfruitful, degenerate hills, in order to their being grubbed and replanted with true sorts; neglect of which from year to vear is attended with considerable loss. The duty is still called from £ 180,000 to £ 185,000. FAIRS IN THE ENSUING WEEK. Worcestershire.— Stourbridge, Tues, Gloucestershire.— Lechlade, Wed. ; Tewkesbury, Wed,; Chelten- ham, Thurs. Herefordshire.— B romyard, Mon. Shropshire.— Shrewsbury, Tues. and Wed.; Bishop's Castle, Wed. Warwickshire.— Bidt'ord, Mon, ; Ilampton- in- Ardtfu, Mon. ; Southam, Mon. ; Solihull, Fri. i^ orticuUttr^ OPERATIONS FOR THE WEEK. WINTER CROPS.— Every attention should at this period be given to these in the way of high cultivation, in every respect. Where sufficient labour is provided at all times, not a weed should beallowed to show its head. All the Brassica tribe, from the York cabbage up to the cauliflower, should be soiled up the stem as high as possible. Where such crops art1 on poor land, a dressing of guano at this period would be of eminent service, it might be introduced, as iu South America, in the cultivation ol' tobacco, Indian com, & c.; viz., by hand, around the stems of the plants. CONSERVATORIES, STOVE, & c.— Continue to look over climbers, borders, & c. Large specimens, which had been removed out of doors, to give room, will soon require moving back to these structures ; indeed, the whole mouth of September will occasionally call for business of this kind. The earth- worm is a greater enemy to pot plants iu general than low temperature : every precaution must be taken to avoid their depredations. Orchids.— Many of the earliest growths showing signs of ripeness in the leaf anil plump pseudo bulbs, may be removed forthwith from the excitement of the grow- ing house. Any situation in the light, where a temperature averaging 60° or 65° night and day can be guaranteed, will suit them well: a very moderate amount of atmospheric moisture will suffice. Mixed Greenhouse.— Look well after late flowering things. The late Helio- tropes, scarlet Pelargoniums, Petunias, & c., if proceeded with as recommended weeks since, will now be somewhat pot- bound, and will in thatstate, with the application of weak liquid manure, produce abundance of blossom, on a light shelf, until the begiuuing of jJeceni- ber. Lachenalias should be immediately repotted; and the Persian Cyclamens, if planted out, as recommendedin this Calendar in spring, will now be fine bushy plants, full of young leaves. They must be taken up forthwith, with all the soil possible ; potted carefully, and placed in a close frame, or propagating- house ; a bottom- heat of 75° would be an advantage, with a very moderate atmospheric tempera- ture. After three weeks of this treatment, they may be introduced to the greenhouse, where they will produce their fragrant blossoms iu abundance, from November until April. Let the amateur, on a moderate scale, take a hint occasionally from the Conservatory section. KITCHEN GARDEN FORCING.— Late- swelling Pines will require liquid manure occasionally. Keep a very high and moist temperature to such at this period; one week's swelling now is worth a fortnight's in October. Syringe through their stems daily, and obtain atmos- pheric humidity by all possible means. With a bottom- lieat not exceeding 85 ® , keep an atmospheric warmth daily of 85° or 95 ® , sinking at night to 80°. Fineries.— Late Grapes should now have careful attention; decaying berries should be speedily removed with the scissors. Fires should be occasionally lighted in the morning, about 11 o'clock ; when ttie flues or pipes are fairly heated, they may go out. Give abundance of air by day, and at night leave plenty ol' back air, Look well to late Melons; these deserve every attention at all times, now especially when fruit in general is scarce; Mush- rooms.— Fresh made beds should have the holes for the spawn bored immediately the beds are made, more especially at tkis period, the great object being to prevent violent heating. KITCHEN GARDEN AND ORCHARD.— A rich border should now be got ready, and planted with the Bath or Brown Cos Lettuce; these will carry out a supply until Christmas, in the open ground, provided they are protected. Leeks— a most useful vegetable in a variety of ways, should now be soiled up, after the manner of Broccoli; a dressing of guano may be introduced, previously, if the soil is not sufficiently rich. If the Tomatoes are over luxuriant, cut away a portion of their roots. Late plantings of Endive must be made forthwith; this planting will be eligible to move into frames, with balls of earth, in November; the soil must be very rich. This is an excellent time to make a sowing of the Brown or Bath Cos, and Hammersmith Lettuces, to remain where sown through the winter. The beds should be elevated considerably, the higher the better, and the seed scattered broadcast, rather thinly. Let a good breadth of Coleworts be got out on well prepared ground; as before observed, the Onion beds will be available. The old Strawberry rows should now have attention; the leaves of the runners will shade the prin- cipal leaves of the mother plant. FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERIES.— The decay of some of the earlier flowers will now begin to leave blanks which will not be easily filled, unless a stock of large things in pots has been provided. In mixed beds, some of the late Phloxes, Asters, & c., may occasionally be untied, aud made to occupy three or more sticks, in order to fill the blanks. Petunias, and other mass plants, of gross habit, should have a pruning betimes, to keep them within bounds. A few Crocuses, Snowdrops, & c., may be planted soon, to obtain an early bloom. Follow up closely all propagation matters, for next year's masses. COTTAGERS' GARDENS.— High cultivation and thorough cleanliness is henceforward the main business with the Cottager. Let all the Cabbage or Broccoli tribes be well attended to, in regard to earthing up. Celery also should receive similar attention, giving it little and often. A little Brown Cos, and hardy green Cabbage Lettuce, may be sown on a raised bed to stand the winter, choosing ground not over rich. A bed of Raddishes sown now will be iu use until Christmas. Agricultural ana otfrgr iijiarfcete. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE. MONDAY, AUGUST 31. ^ There was a large supply of English wheat for Essex and Kent- The trade opened dull, and but little progress could be made in sales until a reduction of 2s. to 3s. per qr. was yielded to buyers For foreign there was only a limited extent of business transacted, at a decline of about Is, per qr. Bonded in less request lor exportation. A fair show of new barley, the quantity various, which was saleable at our quotations. The arrivals of ioreign oats too large for our present consumptive demand, the speculative feel- ing having greatly subsided. A slow sale in oals, aud the turn in favour of buyers. Malt Is. dearer. Peas, beans, and Indian corn, here and floating, fully is. higher. Fer qr. Wheat, Essex, Kent, & s. s. Suffolk Red 50 to 51 White - 53 61 Lincolnshire & York- shire Red 49 51 White 51 57 Scotch - 47 49 White - 48 53 Irish - 47 49 White - 47 51 Barley, Essex and Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk Malting - 33 35 Distilling 32 34 Chevalier 35 40 Grinding - 26 29 Irish, Distilling- 25 28 Grinding - 24 26 Rye, Distilling 35 37 Grinding - 33 36 Malt, Norfolk & Suffolk 57 61 Brown . 51 53 Fer qr. Malt Kingston and Ware 61 Blown - - - 53 Oats, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, Feed - 23 Pota. and Poland - 27 S* otch - - - 24 Devonshire and Welsh 22 Londonderry, Newry, and Clonuiel ditto - 24 Limerick and Sligo - 25 Cork and Waterford - 21 Black White- - - - 23 Galway - - - 18 Extra - - - 19 Beans, Tick - - - 37 Harrow and Small - 39 Peas, Essex, Boilers - 45 Blue - - - - 50 Grey, Maple, & Hog - 34 Extra - - - - 40 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2. 29 28 24 26 27 23 20 22 40 41 42 The supplies of new wheat have been considerable from Essex and Kent, and the samples being generally fine quality the sales have been at about the prices of Monday, but wit 11 a firmer appearance in the character ot the trade. Irish oats are becoming scarce, in consequence of the lengthened prevalence of easterly winds, but the metropolitan consumption is diminished at this season, aud higher prices were not obtained. The reports from the principal barley districts describe the yield as proving to be deficient to au unex- pected extent, and the lew samples yet at market were taken readily at an advance of Is. per qr. 011 the prices of last market day. IMPERIAL AVERAGES. Average Price of Com, per Imperial Quarter, for the Week ending August 22. Wheat .... 45s lid I Oats .... 23s 3d I Beans 39s 9d Barley .... z7s 5u| Rje .... 3Us lOd | Peas 3os 9d Aggregate Average of the Six / Feeks which regulates the Duty. Wheat 47s 5d j Oats .... 23s 5d I Beans Bailey .... ^ 7s 3a j Rye . .. 30s 1 id | . Peas Duty on Vorei gn Corn. Wheat 103 Od | Oats Is Od | Beans Barley.... 4s Od } Rye .... 4s Ou | Peas 39s 36s 4s 4s Od Od SEED MARKET, AUG. 31. The supply of linseed on offer is still large, yet tbe deman d tolerably steady, at full prices. The best parcels of new white mustard seed are commanding 2s. to 3s. per bushel more money. English rapeseed moves oil' freely ; while cakes aie quite as dear. Foreign cakes command from £ 7. 10s. to J£ 8, 10s., according to quality. Canary is iu moderate request; but other kinds of Seeds command little attention.— Red clover, English, ( per cwt.) 4Us to46s; White clover, 42s to 50s ; Linseed for sowing, 55s to 60s ; ditto tor crushing, 40s to 46s ; Caraway, ( English) 44s to 48s; Foreign ditto, 44s to 46s ; Coriander, lis to 14a; Rape seed English ( per last) £ 22 to £ 25; ditto new, £ 20 to £ 20 10s; Foreign ditto, £ 24 ; Rapecake, English ( per ton), £ 5 15s to £ 6 5s ; ditto Foreign, £ 5 5s to £ 0 0s ; Linseed cake, English ( per l, u00) £ 11 0s to £ U. 10s. WOOL MARKETS. LONDON, AUG. 31.— The imports of wool iuto London since this day se'nnight, have not exceeded 350 bales, chiefly liom Spaiu and Germany. Privately very little business was passing in any kind ol' wool, and the quotations were almost nominal. Public sales of Colonial wool will commence 011 the 9th of September. HULL.— The quantity of wool shown was small, and business dull, LIVERPOOL.— A better business done in all sorts of new wool, but prices stationary. ROCHDALE.— The market remains steady, and prices firm. SM1THF1ELD CATTLE MARKET, AUG. 31. There were on oft'er to- day, about 600 foreign beasts— 20 being from Spain, the remainder from Holland and Germany— 1,8U0 ditto of sheep and lambs, and 16 calves, nearly the whole of which sold at very full prices. The Spanish oxen produced from .£ 18 to £ 18. 5s. each. From our own grazing districts, the arrivals of beasts were mode- rately extensive, but ol middling quality. Nearly all breeds moved olflieely, at very lull prices, and, in some instances, the primest Scots found buyers, at 4s. 2d. per 81bs. and at which a good clearance was effected. The numbers of sheep were again large, but not quite so exten- sive as on some preceding Mondays. The mutton trade was again lather active, and last week's prices were readily obtained for all breeds— the primest old Downs producing fully 4s. 8d. per 81bs. Prime Down lambs were in good request, at lull currencies; but other breeds moved oil'slowly. The veal trade was ayaiu tolerably steady, at fully previous rates. Ill pigs, comparatively little was doing, at our quotations. PRICES PER STONE OF 8LBS. TO SINK THE OFFAL. s d s d ] Prime Southdown in s d Inferior Beasts 2 10 3 0 j wool 0 0 Second quality ditto 3 2 3 6 Lamb 4 4 3 10 Large coarse Calves 3 6 Prime large Oxen . Prime Scots, & c Inferior Sheep Second quality ditto Coarse- woolied ditto Prime Southdown.. 4 2 3 10 4 2 4 4 4 8 Prime small ditto .... 4 Suckling Calves, eachl8 Large Hogs ........ 3 Small Porkers 4 Ur. old store pigs, each 12s a 18 Beasts, 3,571 ^- SUPPLY AS PER CLERK'S STATEMENT. Sheep aud Lambs, 30,790 | Calves, 158 | Pigs 210 WORCESTER, SEPT. 4. A fair supply of wheat, which was most firmly held for the cur- rency of this day se'nnight, but no progress could be made in sales without submitting to a reduction of Is. to 2s. per qr. Barley less in demand, but unaltered in value. Oats nominally Is. to 2s. per qr. higher. New beans sold at 40s. to 42s. per qr. Peas 14s, to 15s. per 19ulbs, Wheat, white..... New Foreign Wheat, red New Foreign Barley, grinding.. Ditto new Malting Malt Old Oats, English New ditto s a s d ( i d s 6 4 6 8 Old Oats, Irish 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 New Oats, Irish 0 0 0 6 0 6 6 Beans, old, English. Ditto, Foreign . 5 6 6 0 0 6 4 5* 0 0 0 0 0 Ditto new, English . 5 1) A 5 0 6 0 Peas, Feed 4 fi 5 3 6 4 0 Boilers, white 5 6 r> 0 0 0 0 Vetches, Winter ... 5 0 « 8 0 8 6 ditto, Spring 0 0 0 3 6 4 0 6 4 0 0 0 0 INSPECTOR'S WEEKLY RETURN OF CORN SOLD. Total quan. Av. per qr. I Total quan. Av. peri| r. Wheat 1090qrs 4 Ou. £ 2 12 3 1 Rye ... Oqr. Obu.£ U 0 0 Barley 12 4 L 14 0 Beans . . 0 0 0 0 0 Oats. . 0 0 0 0 0 I Peas . . 0 0 0 0 0 "" country markets. BIRMINHAM, SEPT. 2.— Trade ruled dull, and to effect sales of new wheal a decline of 2s. to 3s. per qr. must have been submitted to, but the farmers generally would not accede to this reduction. Malting barley in request, at Is. per qr. advance. Grinding qualities at late prices. Oats and beans maintained their value.— Averages: Wheat, 3,371 qrs. 6 bush., 51s Ojd ; barley, 247 qrs., 29s 6id; oats, 275 qrs., 23s 9jd; beans, 56 qrs., 39s l} d; peas, 30 qrs, 0 bush 41s 4d. GLOUCESTER, AUG. 29.— The supply at our various markets was larger ; buyers, looking for lower rates, purchased but sparingly at about former prices, and in some instances Od. to Is, per quarter decline. Free loreign was lirmly held, and but lew sales made. Barley, for malting, inquired for; for grinding qualities there was a better inquiry, at rather more money. Oats scarce, and sold slowly, at 6d. to Is. per qr. advance. Beans and peas in more demand, at rather improving prices. Indian corn inquired for, with little on sale HEREFORD, AUG. 29.— Wheat. 5S lOd to 6s 4d; barley, 3s 6d to 4s 3d ; beans, 5s to 5s 6d ; peas, 5s Ud ; oats, 3s 3d to 4s Od. SHREWSBURY, AUG. 29.— Little doing in the trade as follows Wheat, 4s 5d to 6s 9d ; barley, 3s 5d to 4s 8d; oats, 2s 6d to 3s 8d per imp. bush. LIVERPOOL, SEPT, I.— Very little business done in the wheat trade at reduced prices. The demand for flour continues to a fair extent, at 6d. advance on this day week. Oats and meal exceedingly scarce, and commanded, the former 4s. to 4s. 3d. per 451b.; the latter 38s. to 4Us. per 2401bs. Indian corn met a free sale lor consumption, at an advance of 2s. to 3s. per qr. ou last week's currency. Esisoluciit ana ISaulimpt iiegiatev. Fill DAY, AUGUST 28. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. John Bush, Blackmau- street, Surrey, victualler. BANKRUPTS. Thomas Mercer, Albury, Surrey, dealer. John Grant, Wellington- street, Woolwich, printer. William Smith, Tanner's- hill, New- town, Deptloid, potato- dealer. Samuel Hawley, Ashton- under- Lyne, Lancashire, grocer. Patrick O'Hanlon, Liverpool, draper. John Wilkinson, Liverpool, fruiterer. Walter Longhurst, Old Brompton, carpenter. Johu Thomas Fenton, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, brickmaker. Richard Barber Line, Plymouth, carpenter. Christopher Davis, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, currier, Richard Rladdock, Rock Ferry, Cheshire, builder. Maurice Jones, Liverpool, saddler. Robert Gill, Black- banks, Darlington, Durham, brick- manufac- turer. James Gardiner and Fortunatus Robert Townsend Crisp, Welling- ton- street North, Strand, printers. William Pannell, High- street, Poplar, grocer. Henry Browo, Ferdinand- terrace, Uampstead- road, Middlesex, surgeon. George Wetenhall, Bank- chambers, Lothbury, stock- broker. Thomas Brooks, Great Percy- street, Lloyd- square, Peiitonville, and Abchurch- lane, City, boarding- housekeeper. Thomas Purkis Webb, Balsham, Cambridgeshire, coal merchant. John BurUriujiO and Robert Burbridge, Upper Whitecross- street, grocers. Samuel Reading, Birmingham, button manufacturer. Enoch Williams and Thomas Roberts, Birmingham, builders. George Eustoue Philips, Birmingham, japanner. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. BANKRUPTS. Jabez Russel, jun., Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, builder. George Enstone Phillips, Birmingham, japanner. James Barker, Sheffield, joiner. Thomas Yates, Bolton- le- Moors, cotton manufacturer. Richard Crompton, Moses Price, and Timothy Crompton, Shrig- ley, Cheshire, brickmakers. Jonathan Prytherch, Wrexham, Denbighshire, grocer. James Gill, Liverpool, wine merchant. Printed and Published for the Proprietor, at the Office No. 5, Avenue, Cross, in the Parish of Saint Nicholas, in Iht Borough of Worcester, by FRANCIS PARSONS I^ NGLAND, Printer, residing al No 52, Moor Street, lything oj' Whistones, ill the Borough of Worcester. Saturday, September 5, 1846..