orejttftettfWre THE ALTAR, THRONE, AND LAND WE LIVE IN, N° 616. WORCESTER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1846. PRICE 5D. 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. fid. per week. Persons of limited means will be received at £ 1. 6s. par 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 agreeablenes. 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. 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£ d. 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. RAMAGE'S CONCENTRATED COMPOUND SOLUTION OF IRON. r i ^ HE 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 ude to exertion, loss of appetite, imperfect 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. 6d. 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. ON THE CONCEALED CAUSE OF CONSTITUTIONAL OR ACQUIRED DEBILITIES OF THE GENERATIVE SYSTEM. " THE SILENT FRIEND," NINETEENTH EDITION. Price 2s. 6d., and sent free to any part of the United Kingdom, in a Sealed Envelope, from the Establishment, on receipt of 3s. 6d. in Postage Stamps. AMEDICAL WORK on the INFIRMITIES OF THE GENERATIVE SYSTEM, in both sexes; being an Eno"' ry ! nl° wyiccjited cimse that destroys physical 1he ability of manhood, ere vigour lias established her empire; with observations on the baneful effects of SOLITARY INDULGENCE and INFECTION; Local and institutional WEAKNESS, NERVOUS IRRITATION1, CONSUMPTION and on the partial or total EXTINCTION OF THE REPRO- DUCTIVE POWERS; WITH MEANS OP RESTORATION; the dis- tructive effects of Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Strictures, and Secondary Symptoms are explained in a familiar manner ; the Work is EMBELLISHED WITH TEN FINE COLOCRED ENGRAV- INGS, on Steel, representing the deleterious influence of Mercurv on the skin, by eruptions on the head, face, and body ; with APPP. OVED MODE OF CURE 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 gointed out to suffering humanity as a " SILENT FRIEND," to e consulted without exposure, and with assured confidence of success, BY R. & L. 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, Chuich- street, Rawl Church street, Liverpool; Ingram, Market- street, Manchester; D. Camp bell, 136, Argyle- street, Glasgow ; It. 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 couiitry. Part I. of this Work is particularly addressed to those who are prevented from forming a Matrimonial Alliance, througe 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 Manliood. 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 arising from syphilis : and is calculated to afford decided relief to those who by early Indulgence in solitary habits have weakened the powers ot 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 ^£ 5 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. 12s.. 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 necessary. THE CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, AV ANTI- 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. VENEREAL 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 consequences 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 painful 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 DP 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 be as minute as possible in the detail of their cases, as to the duration of the complaint, the symptoms, 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. ' M., As. M., and Us. 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 Morninguntil 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., togive 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 the Wholesale Patent Medicine Houses in London. Agent for Worcester A. DEIGHTON, Journal Office Kidderminster... THOS. PENNELL, Bookseller. Where may b « had the " SILENT FRIEND." 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 be 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, See. 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. 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 • hereby declare that a most wonderful 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 miserable state I was in; and for the sake of humanity make known my case, that others similarly situated might be believed. ( 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 re has aforesaid stated to be perfectly correct, and consider the case to be a most wonderful cure. ( Signed) 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 Spilsby, Lincolnshire, 8th April, 1846. 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 of 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. Spencer, Rector of our parish. ( Signed) JOSEPH GILDON. The Testimony of Dr. Bright, of Ely Place, Holborn, as to the Extraoidinary Power of Holloway's Ointment in the Cure of Ulcerated Sores. Bxtractof 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, GoHt, 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 PILL'S 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 civilised world, at the following prices in Pots :— Is. 1 ^< 3., 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. 2URTIS 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 system, iliustrated 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 work 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 " 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 numbe printed, bound, and sold since May, 1840, which will prevent disappointment, and secure the original" SECOND EDITION. Saturday Morning, October 3. WORCESTERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. ( Continued from Page 2. J THE DINNER Was held at the Star and Garter Hotel, last evening, and upwards of 100 gentlemen sat down to table at half- past four o'clock. The President's chair was occupied by James Taylor, Esq., of Moseley Hall, President for the year, and the Vice chair by P. V. Onslow, Esq.; on the right of the chairman was Lord Lyttelton, the Hon. and Rev. W. W. C. Talbot, and the Hon. T. Coventry; and on the left, Gen. the Hon. H. B. Lygon, M. P., Sir T. Winnington, Bart., M. P., Sir John Pakington, Bart., M. P., and Hon. Dudley Ward. Amongst the general company were T. G. Curtler, Esq., Slaney Pakington, Esq , E. Dixon, Esq., Hon. W. Coventry, G. Vernon, Esq., VV. H. Ricketts, Esq., H. Lechmere, Esq., E. F. B. Marriott, Esq., J. Claridge, Esq., Captain Johnstone, J. VV. Lea Esq., G.' Allies, Esq., Messrs. F., W., R., T., and — Woodward, Messrs. H. and J. Hudson, R. Allies, J. Herbert, & c., & c. The cloth having been drawn, and grace said by the Hon. and Rev. W. W. C. Talbot, the Chairman gave the health of the " Queen," which was drunk with three times three. The Chairman next gave the health of " her Majesty the Queen Dowager, Prince Albert, and the rest of the P « . oyal Family." ( Three times three.) The Chairman next gave the " Army and Navy." General Lygon replied for the Army. The health of the " Bishop and Clergy" of the diocese came next in order from the chair. • The Hon. and Rev. Thos. Coventry returned thanks in a few words. The Chairman next gave the health of " Lord Lyttelton" — a nobleman who discharged the important duties which devolved upon him as Lord Lieutenant of the county, with hononr to himself and benefit to the county of Worcester. ( Three times three, and one cheer more.) Lord Lyttelton rose and thanked the company very sin- cerely for the kind manner in which they had received bis name; he could only hope that his good will towards the agriculture of the county, and, indeed, agriculture in general, might bear some proportion to their kindness shown to him, and an inverse proportion to— he regretted he must add— the skill which he possessed in agriculture. It had been customary on occasions of this nature to enter into a dissertation on the past condition and future prospects of the agriculture of the country, exclusive of political reference. He had, observed, however, in some quarters, an inclination to relax this regu- lation, and this he much regretted. Mr. Holland, of Duin- bleton, an excellent friend to practical agriculture, had at the late meetfng of the Evesham Agricultural Society, while addressing Mr. Francis Woodward on the subject, laid down the rule that any political subjects which had been already settled by the Legislature might be fairly introduced at these meetings. Now be could not help thinking this was rather a dangerous interpretation of the rule which had been laid down on this subject for the government of these Associa- tions. Even if they could consider the questions alluded to as settled— which position could not be affirmed with any degree of certainty— the settlement was so recent that it would be dangerous to advert to it at present. As to his own opinion on the subject at issue it was very well known to them all; but regarding their rules as to be abided by, he thought that, for the present at least, it would be well to avoid discussion on this subject. With regard to the present pros- pects of agriculture, it was perhaps presumptuous in him to offer an opinion on the subject, but he thought he could not be far from the mark when he said that the agriculture of this county— second in point of excellence ( at least as regarded some portions of it) to none in the kingdom— was in a very flourishing condition. That this might long continue to be the case must be the wish of all of them. He could not sit down without again expressing his feeling in favour of a strict adherence to the rule laid down by this Society at its estab- lishment, for excluding political topics from consideration at their meetings; and with regard to the progress of agriculture he would observe, that it was an axiom universally true, that long as the land was cultivated, it should be done as efficiently and as cheaply as it could be. ( Cheers.) Sir John Pakington proposed the next toast, which was one that he was sure would bereceived with unlimited cordiality— it was the health of the" Members for the county." ( Cheers.) He had sat for some years in Parliament with Gen. Lygon, and although this, as had been justly observed by the Noble Lord Lieutenant, was not a time for entering upon political discussions, he was sure he should have, in their reception of this toast, a proof of the approval of the worthy General's Parliamentary conduct on the part of the farmers of Worces- tershire.— Drunk with three times three and one cheer more. General Lygon replied on behalf of himself and his absent colleague. He regretted the absence of Mr. Knight on this occasion, for he certainly expected to have seen him ; but he supposed he had some good reason to account for his absence. He congratulated the members on the success of the day's exhibition, and said he should not infringe upon the whole- some rule of excluding politics from these meetings. The Chairman having explained the cause of his son's absence on this occasion, Lord Lyttelton proposed the health of the Chairman in a few brief remarks, observing that he was a gentleman who was always found to be the friend of all good and useful designs. Mr. Taylor replied, trusting he should always endeavour to support the character which Lord Lyttleton had given him. He felt much honoured by being selected as President of Agricultural Association for the present year, and at seeing so numerous and influential an attendance around him on this occasion. It should always be his earnest desire to support the cause of Agriculture and Commerce. In conclusion he proposed " Success to the Worcestershire Agricultural Associa- tion," with three times three. Mr. Nott, the Hon. Secretary, then read the award of Premiums, as given elsewhere, and several of the sucessful candidates in the class of labourers were introduced, aud their rewards handed over to them, with a glass of wine, in which to drink the last toast. This having been done, The Chairman proposed the health of the " Committee of Management," and at the same time complimented those gentlemen on their business- like mode of transacting the affairs of the Association. Mr. Onslow, as Chairman of the Committee of Manage- ment, replied to this toast, and dwelt on the necessity of individual and united exertions for promoting the spread of practical knowledge in agriculture. In the course of his remarks he commended to the notice of bis brother agricul- turists a " chemically prepared night soil," which Mr. Herbert had tried upon a crop of swede turnips, with the best results, the cost being only 24s. per acre. Mr. Herbert had produced in the show yard that day some swede turnips grown with this compost, and which he had brought there, not in the hope of gaining a prize, but of showing what could be done at so small a cost. In conclusion Mr. Onslow proposed, in complimentary terms, the health of their Hon. Secretary, Mr. Nott.— The toast was drunk with three times three and several extra cheers. Mr. Nott, in returning thanks, said he had often been called upon in his capacity of Secretary to the Association to acknowledge a similar toast to the last, he having now been eight or nine years their Secretary. What services he had rendered to the Association had been given in the hope of benefitting his brother farmers and the labouring classes, and as long as these could be advantageously employed they were entirely at the command of the Association. ( Cheers.) The Chairman next gave the " Successful candidates.'' Mr, Walker, in reply, said he should be happy to acknow- ledge this toast every year. ( Laughter.) The Chairman then proposed the " Unsuccessful candidates.'* Mr. H. Hudson, jun., said as no one seemed willing to acknowledge this toast he would take the task upon himself. He then proceeded :— Since we last met another year has rolled over us— a year, during which vast improvements have taken place in our agriculture, manufactures, and commerce. Time was when the agriculture of this country was in a rude and uninteresting state, when the tenant farmers were men merely merging from the ranks of the peasantry, possessing little capital aud less knowledge of the cultivation of the soil. Now the chemist and man of science are abroad in our fields; agricultural colleges are about being erected for the education of the future occupiers of our soils; men of knowledge, skill, and industry, are entering the profession of farming, and are throwing their energies into the all- important work of agri- cultural improvement. In fact, agriculture has received a stimulus from such master minds as a Davy, a Leibig, a Johnson, a Playfair, a Buckland, a Smith, and a host of others, among whom we may include the princes and nobles of the land. Important and encouraging as all this appears, remember our country demands our best exertions. Our population is increasing at the enormous rate of a thousand per day. It is a startling fact, that since our last annual meeting a number almost equal in amount to the whole popu- lation of this county has been added to our already vast population. I say we must go on improving the cultivation of our farms to meet this increasing demand for food. The Army and Navy have been drank with honours this night, and every true Englishman's heart responds to such toasts; but every lover of peace and of his country's prosperity, desires their day of trial and strength may be far distant. But, Sir, honours are to be won in the fields of nature, as well as in fields of blood. Our gallant captain has commanded us to appear this day before the citizens of Worcester, not with instruments of war, but of agriculture. After our grand field day, he has summoned us to this festive board to partake of the roast beef and plum pudding of old England. Every countenance beams with joy— the defeated and victorious are alike happy and cheerful; hand to hand, heart to heart, all rejoice in rewarding the Lord and Peasant in this noble struggle for victory. ( Cheers.) The Chairman gave the health of Sir Thomas Winnington and the donors of premiums. Among their most liberal supporters was Earl Beauchamp, whose absence, and its melancholy cause, he deeply regretted. Sir T. E. Winnington acknowledged the toast in general terms, and congratulated the meeting on the satisfactory nature of the day's exhibition of stock, although the weather had been unpropitious. The Chairman proposed the health of his honourable friend the Chairman of the Court of Quarter Sessions, observing that the county was deeply indebted to Sir John Pakington, for the punctuality and ability with which he discharged his duties as presiding magistrate of the county. No class of persons was more competent to form an opinion of Sir J. Pakington's services than the agriculturists, who, living in local situations apart from their neighbours, stood more in need of protection than the residents of towns.— This toast, as all which followed was drunk with the customary honours. Sir J. S. Pakington in reply said that if in the discharge of his duties as Chairman of the Court of Quarter Sessions he had been anywise serviceable to his friends or his country, he was amply repaid by the warm support which had always been given him by his brother magistrates, and by the appro- bation of such as those he saw before him. He congratulated the members of the Association on the satisfactory progress of the undertaking, and urged upon all to exert themselves fully to develope the sources of agricultural wealth. The Chairman proposed the health of the " Mayor and Magistrates of the city," with thanks them for the use of the Cattle Market. Alderman G. Allies returned thanks. Mr. F. Woodward begged leave to propose the health of a hon. gentleman, whom the Hunt Committee had that day elected master of the Worcestershire Fox Hounds; he meant the Hon. Dudley Ward. ( Loud cheers.) If all he heard was true, he could assure his fox- hunting friends that they would have need of some good horses next season in order to keep up with the master of the Hunt in the field. The Hon. Dudley Ward said, that on being applied to by the Committee to superintend the management of the Wor- cestershire Hunt in the field, he had expressed his willing- ness to do so, though he feared he was not competent to the task. Nevertheless he was very fond of the sport, and at the end of the season he would leave it to the subscribers to judge as to the satisfaction which he shall have given them. Further, he observed, that if the landowners would preserve foxes, and the farmers give them their help and countenance, no pains should be spared on his part to give them as much sport as was to be had. ( Cheers.) The Chairman gave the health of " the Judges," and after- wards gave the health of " Lord Ward," to which the Hon. Dudley Ward replied. The Vice- Chairman gave the health of " Mr. Coney," who had liberally allowed them the use of his laud for the ploughing. Mr. Coney acknowledged the compliment with the senti- ment of " God speed the plough." The health of " Sir Anthony Lechmere" was next given from the Chair, Mr. Taylor observing, that but for the bad weather he would have been among them that day, as had been invariably his custom. Mr. Lechmere returned thanks on behalf of his father, in a few appropriate sentences. The Hon. and Rev. W. W. C. Talbot proposed " The tenant farmers," and said he believed no county could pro- duce better farmers than Worcestershire. Mr. F. Woodward on being called up, replied to this toast, and expressed his conviction, as at Evesham, that although much improvement had been effected in farming of late years, agriculture was still far from having arrived at perfection. General Lygon gave the health of " Colonel Clive and the Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry," to which toast Sir J. Pakington replied. The Chairman next gave the health of " Earl Beauchamp," a nobleman to whom ( as had already been observed,) the Association was deeply indebted. General Lygon replied on behalf of Earl Beauchamp. His Lordship had been a competitor in stock at these meetings before, and he hoped he would be so again. General Lygon again rose and gave the health of the late master of the fox hounds, Captain Candler, who had done his best to give them sport. He was sorry the Gallant Captain was not present, as he was a most cheerful companion, and had always expressed himself deeply obliged to the farmers for the opportunities which they had given him of showing sport. General Lygon next gave the health of Mr. W. Woodward, whose stock was far celebrated, and who had one of the best farms in the county. Mr. Woodward replied, and observed that he thought he was misunderstood in the remarks which he had made at Evesham respecting the use of artificial manure. He believed the use of artificial manure was beneficial for growing green crops, but they ought to grow corn wit! out it. ( Hear.) It was " ery well for persons, with capital to spare, to make experiments in this respect, and the country was indebted to them for the sacrifice ; but the tenant farmer could not afford to throw away his capital in experiments, and must wait the results in order to be guided by them in his own cultivation. General Lygon gave the health of Mr. Slaney Pakington, a young gentleman whom he was glad to see amongst them. Mr. Pakington replied, and observed that this was the first meeting of the kind which he had ever had the pleasure of attending in this county ; he trusted however it would not be the last. ( Hear). The Chairman next gave the health of the High Sheriff, and thereafter left the chair. It being now eight o'clock, most of the company rose at the same time. The dinner was a good and substantial one, according to instructions, and the wines, as usual, were excellent. STOCKS.— Bank Stock 3 per Cent. Red., ; 3 per 95j ; Stock, 258 ; India Bonds, 23 ; £ 1, UU0 Cent. Con., 95g ; New 3$ per Cent., ; Cons, for Acct. Long Annuities, • India Stne. k. 2 Exeheq. Bills, 18. CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY— At this day's market there was again a numerous attendance of country buyers for Wheat. Scarcely any English on sale, but a good extent of business done in free foreign at 2s to 3s. per quarter further advance over the currency of Monday. Malting Barley comes sparingly to hand, which sold steadily at former prices. The reported arrivals of Oats were mostly here on Monday. The dealers bought old with more freedom, and this description realised 6d. per qr. more money, while but little progress could be made in new without yielding to buyers. They were, how- ever generally held for Monday's prices, and but little business resulted. Other grain held for rather advanced terms, which checked the demand. SMITHFIELD, FRIDAY— The supply of beasts on sale being large and the weather unfavourable for slaughtering, the beef trade was in a very inactive state at a decline in the quotations. A good supply of sheep ; lambs in short request; in calves a good business done; pigs moved off slowly. The following are the quotations:— Beef, 2s lOd to 4s; Mutton, 3s lOd to 5s; Lamb, 4s 8d to 5s 8d. ; Pork, 3s 8d to 4s lOd. BANKRUPTS. Peter Foot, Bermondsey, Surrey, licensed- victualler. Frederick Brain, Thomas- stieet, Stamtord- street, Bluckfriars- road, ivory- cutter. Stephen Unwin, sen., Fisher Unwin, and Stephen Unwin, jun., woolstaplers. C. Jangmichael, Austinfriars, merchant. John Howard, Treffdreith, Anglesey, and William Lee, Brampton, Southampton, brick- makers. John Bloor, Tutbury, Staffordshire, common- brewer. Michael Wilson Osborne, Coventry, grocer. John ( Jillender, Sunderland, ironmonger. John Aplin Howe, Bristol, umbrella- manufacturer. William Coulter, Birkenhead, Chester, grocer. John Pownall, Manchester, innkeeper. John Bramall, Ashton- under- Lyne, Lancashire, grocer. PROTECTIONIST DEMONSTRATION AT CHELMSFORD. — A grand dinner was given on Friday, at Chelmsford, to the Duke of Richmond, Lord G. Bentinck, and other leaders of the Protectionist party. The company was large and influential; all seeming full of spirit and confidence ; aud the proceedings gave promise of effective action when the time shall arrive. The policy of the great party now forming for the support of British industry, as it was stated on this occasion, will be directed to the re- establishment of the principle of protection in our commercial system. The party does not bind itself to details, or pronounce absolutely for a fixed duty or a sliding scale, but insists in whatever shape, on substantive protection for the industrial classes of this empire. NEW CONCERT HALL AT LIVEUPOOL.— On Wednesday the foundation stone of a spacious concert hall, for the use of members and friends of the Philharmonic Society, was laid at the qorner of Hope- street and Myrtle- street in that town. The building will be very spacious and commodious; and while it will, in every respect, be admirably adapted for the purposes required, it will also form an architectural ornament far transcending in beauty and elegance of design many of our other public structures. The architect is J. Cunningham, Esq. The new concert hall will contain two fronts— one towards Hope- street, the other towards Myrtle- street. In accordance with its character, the style of architecture adopted is Italian. The length of the building will be upwards of 175 feet, its breadth 112 feet, and its elevation, externally 65 feet. It was originally intended to surmount it with a dome; but, owing to the increased expense which this must have occasioned, as well as the unnecessary flood of light which it would have thrown in, the idea has been abandoned. The erection will be entirely of stone— the two fronts being of white stone, the back and side of red stone, finished with white. It is calculated to contain no less than 2,300 people.— Gore's Advertiser. REMARKABLE TREE.— At the Smithy, near Mollington Railway Station, there is a pear tree, which has this year blossomed and borne fruit five distinct times, and the produce of each separate bearing was on the tree at one period. The fifth crop was stunted and withered, but the rest were all healthy fruit.— Chester Courant. THE MOON The following is the appearance of the moon, as seen in the great telescope of Lord Rosse, and described by the Rev. Dr. Scoresby, of Manchester:—" It appeared like a globe of molten silver, and eTery object of the extent of a hundred yards was quite visible. Edifices, there- fore, of the size of York Minster, or even of the ruins of Whitby Abbey, might be easily perceived if they existed. But there was no appearance of anything of that nature; neither was there any indication of the existence of water or of an atmosphere. There was a vast number of extinct volcanoes, several miles in breadth ; through one of them there was a line in continuance of one, about one hundred and fifty miles in length, which ran in a strait direction like a railway. The general appearance, however, was like one vast ruin of nature ; and many of the pieces of rock, driven out of the volcanoes, appeared to be laid at various distances." The Doctor say she expects it will soon be possible to daguerreotype the image of the moon upon the speculum— which cannot be done at present, as the moon is not stationary; but the Earl contemplates a piece of mechanism to move the telescope to a certain distance, with a motion corresponding to the movement of the moon. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. The Paris papers continue to be occupied almost exclusively with the one absorbing topic of the day, the Montpensier marriage, but they publish nothing new on the subject. The Epoque condemns Galignani's Messenger for having asserted that the recent communication of Lord Normanby to M. Guizot was in the nature of an energetic protest. It declares that it was nothing of the kind. The Duke de Montpensier is by this time on his way to Madrid. A Cabinet Council was held on Sunday at St. Cloud, to deliberate on the reply to be given to Lord Normanby's communication, but the result was not expected to delay the departure of the Duke. Domiciliary visits have been paid to a great number of the residents in Paris, among others to the Marquis Labrador, who was for many years Ambassador at the French Court. The only member of the Progresista party similarly honoured was Gen. Prim, who had just arrived in Paris from Brussels. The Paris journals are busily occupied in anticipating the answer to be given to Lord Normanby, which they seem to believe will be decisive; namely, to the effect that France will not consider herself bound by the treaty of Utrecht, and that the apprehen- sion of the British Government that the marriage will com- promise the relations between France and England, is un founded. The Phare de Bayonne of the 24th states that the Duke de Montpensier was expected on the 30th, and would continue his journey to Madrid the ensuing day. The inhabi- tants of the province of Guipuscoa were making extensive preparations. SPAIN. The latest accounts from Madrid are of the 22nd ult., on which day Mr. Bulwer had an audience of the Queen, for the purpose of congratulating her on her approaching marriage. The Infanta was not present, and was said to have been slightly indisposed. The rumour that any protest from the British Government had been presented to the Spanish Cabinet turns out to be unfounded. Up to the departure of the mail nothing of the kind had been received. THE WAR IN KAFFIRLAND. Cape of Good Hope papers to the 18th of July inclusive have just been received. The present arrival, however, contains little news ; but it is satisfactory. Skirmishes with the Kaffirs still continued to a small extent; but no very serious conse- quences had resulted therefrom, nor were any anticipated. The enemy may continue to harass and plunder upon a small scale for some time to come ; but they have received such a check, and are so much cowed, that a repetition of their former daring and successful exploits is not to be apprehended. We regret to learn the death of Mr. Gordon Nourse, a young gentleman of high character and great promise, who received a mortal wound from a Kaffir's ball while pursuing the marauders. UNITED STATES. The Britannia arrived in Liverpool on Wednesday mornin°- bringing advices from New York of the 15th ult., the substance of which we condense from the Morning Herald's private cor- respondence. It will be seen at once, says our contemporary, from the tenor of her advices that the air- built castles of the corn speculators and famine- mongers are completely demolished. Notwithstanding the news of the potato failure in Great Britain^ full particulars of which were taken out by the Britannia, and' large orders for flour and grain of every description, yet we find that in the interval between her arrival and departure, a period of eleven d.: ys, there was no great upward movement in the American markets. Now we all know that our friends on the other side are as fond of good prices for their produce as any people, but they knew very well they could supply any deficit likely to arise, and therefore prices could not be forced up in the same extravagant manner as in England. The highest quotations on the 18th for the best qualities of flour were 4 dols. 75 c. per barrel. The immense quantities known to be coming forward had raised freights very materially, 2s. 6d. and 3s. a barrel being charged to England, but this high rate will leave an enormous profit to importers, even if prices in America should happen to be forced much higher than we now know them to have been. The New York Courier and Enquirer thus speaks of the Britannia's English news :— " The effect of her intelligence commercially was to give a considerable impulse to the flour and grain markets. Flour has risen from 50 to 62^ cents per barrel since her arrival, and wheat and Indian corn in proportion. If the next accounts from Europe should confirm the apprehension about the failure of the potato crop, and impart any doubt about the productiveness of the general harvest, present prices here would be sustained and probably advanced. If not, they must recede, for the yield of of our wheat harvest is very great, and that of the Indian corn, not yet gathered, but sufficiently matured to be now past all risk, will likewise be very large. Of the smaller grains the yield will be equally good." The same well- informed journal tells us that America cannot consume her present year's store of corn and flour by many tens of millions of bushels, and that the overplus must come to Great Britain. In its latest article for the steamer, the Courier and Enquirer thus explains ;— " We have already spoken of the abundance of the present harvests. Tne estimates made with some care by the Bureau at Washington, charged with colliding such statistics, present these results for the crops of ' 45— which those of the present year will, it is on all hands admitted, exceed. Wheat. Oats. Rye. Barley. Buckt. Id. Corn. Bush. 106^ mil. 163i mil. 27 mil. 5 1- 6 mil. 10£ mil. 417^ mil. " The estimated population at present of these United States is about twenty millions, and they cannot consume, by many tens of millions, the bread stuffs they produce. Thtre is a large surplus, and it will be annually larger, for other lands ; and now that the permanent policy of Great Britain is declared to be the free importation of corn, there will be an increased quantity raised for the chance of that market, on our inex- haustible soil, and at diminished prices." Now, if in the face of this warning, British farmers allow themselves to be deluded of their wits, and hold back their coin, they will deserve little pity. The present may be their only opportunity, under the new Corn Law, of seeing such prices as now rule current, and the Americans do not disguise from us the fact that the deluge intended to be poured upon us this year is nothing as compared with what they will send in future. Some little time must of necessity elapse before the amount of shipping can be obtained to bring forward the supplies pur- chased for this market; but we all know that it must and will come, and it is now only a question of who shall have the advantage of present prices, the American or the British farmer. It is pretty evident also that the cotton speculation is knocked on the head, and that although the crop may not be quite so large as those of the last few years, yet still there will be a vast deal more than can be needed. We now hear but little of the usual black and blue frosts, and as to the bool- worm and the army- worm, the cockchaffer, and the armies of grubs and flies ; they seem to have existed only in the cunning invention of American speculators. It is very satisfactory to know that not the slightest chance exists of brother Jonathan this year running away with our gold in payment for his eatables. The rate of exchange by this steamer shows a firm and continued rise in favour of England, and the Americans are in sad trouble lest a large exportation of gold should take place to England. The large exportation of goods from this country to America, certain to be made in October and November, in order to take advantage of the new Tariff Act, must maintain, if not increase, the rate of exchange in favour of England. On the 15th, it had risen to 109* 109 § . George Bancroft, of Massachusetts, has been appointed Minister in England, vice Hon. Louis M'Lane, returned. He is an able literary man, a good scholar, though not a ripe and accomplished one like Mr. Everett, and excels as an historian. As a man of the world, he moves in a very small sphere, and has little administrative talent. There appears to be a sad deficiency of cash in the war department of the American finance. We learn that, between the 18th of May and the 6th of August, the Quartermaster's Department of the Government was about three millions five hundred thousand dollars minus. Four hundred thousand additional were drawn on the 11th and 16th ultimo. The first appropriation of ten millions was entirely expended by the 6th of August. The second is fast melting away, and were it not for a short recess of Congress, an extraordinary meeting would be called. By private accounts from New Orleans, it is said that the Quartermaster at that city had stuck up a placard, with the words " no money," and that hundreds of disbanded volunteers and others had in vain applied for a settlement of their accounts. So much for American sinews of war. We have but little news regarding American doings in California. It is said that the act of the American Com- modore placed the British Admiral in the Pacific in an embarrassing situation. When we last heard from home, the relations between England and the United States were anything but amicable, and he doubted whether to interfere with the American possession or not. In this state of affairs he hurried on the news to ask the advice of Mr. Pakenham, and of the Governor General of Canada. We also learn by this express that the British Admiral had the news of the war between Mexico and the United States a month before the same intelli- gence was received from official sources by the American squadron. CANADA. Since the last mail, the public mind has been more occupied with imperial than with provincial politics, especially since the arrival of the last intelligence from England, with the news of the passage of the British Possessions Bill through the House of Commons. We believe all parties must unite in according the praise of consistency to he British Government for this prompt and equit- able measure. There appears, however, to be some doubts as to the extent to which we should avail ourselves of it. Indeed, the transition from the old colonial system, to the new theory of free- trade, has been so sudden, that the mass of the people here have yet hardly had time to form a decided and intelligent judgment upon the course to be pursued. We imagine that their final decision will be to sweep away the whole of these burdens. The Navigation Laws and the free navigation of the St. Lawrence are still being discussed, but the remarks we have made as to the different duties apply with still greater force to them. MEXICO. Rumours are circulated to some extent that the basis of an understanding already exists between the United States Govern- ment and Santa Anna, which will lead to a cessation of hostilities. We are unable to form any estimate of the truth of these reports, but they are not without plausibility. While at Havannah, Santa Anna was visited by an officer of the United States navy, who posted thence with all speed to the camp of General Taylor, and the purport of all this running to and fro with communications has not transpired. Santa Anna's easy entrance into Vera Cruz is another fact which cannot be accounted for so well as by the supposition of some understand- ing between the Government and himself. But be this as it may, the past history of this man leads us to place no reliance upon any of his promises or understandings, any further than it may be for his interest to keep them at the time, for their ful- filment. He hat been alternately the football and the pet of fortune, and has been blown about by every wind of doctrine. He has been alternately a conqueror and a prisoner— a dictator and a fugitive— an exile by ostracism— almost unanimous aud now for the third time a Sovereign by universal acclamation. He is a vigorous, vicious, selfish man, and the last quality probably predominates over all others. It is quite probable that he would prefer peace to war, but he will not be likely to risk an iota of his personal popularity or reputation to obtain it, however desirable it may be for his country. He will do at present as he ever has done. He will keep a single eye upon his own interest, and do nothing but what he deems best calcu- lated to subserve his own ambitious purposes. The latest accounts from Mexico inform us that the United States cutter Legare arrived below New Orleans, on the 5th inst. from Vera Cruz, with advices to the 29th of August. Santa Anna's reception at Vera Cruz was gratifying to him and his friends, but not so very enthusiastic as was expected. He passed on at once to Mexico. Dispatches from Washington offering peace to Mexico were taken out to Commodore Conner by the Legare, and on their receipt he communicated with Vera Cruz, by means of a flag of truce. The peace proposition would therefore follow Santa Anna to the capital, if it did not accompany him thither. His reply will be known probably by the next arrival. The yellow fever had made its appearance on board the British vessels of war at Sacrificios. The United States brig of war Truxton was lost on a shoal off Tuppan, about 120 miles north of Vera Cruz, on the 14th ult. Her commander, Captain Carpender, with the majority of his officers and crew, surrendered themselves prisoners to the Mexicans. Lieut. Hunter, and one other lieutenant, and 14 men escaped to the squadron in a Small Mexican schooner, which they captured with one of the boats of the Truxton. Meantime the war on the Rio Grande languishes— the season and the want of sufficient waggon- trains alike forbidding active operations. The next accounts, however, from Camargo will probably communicate news of the first forward movements of the invading colums that are to penetrate the interior. The Hibernio portion of the American army, lacking any Mexicans to fight with, have been having a battle amongst themselves. We learn that a great riot among a company of Irish volunteers, and some others, took place on the night of the 31st, at an encampment opposite Burita. Guns were fired, and fifteen or twenty men are reported to have been killed or wounded. Besides the killed and wounded seen or known, eight or ten are said to have been pushed from a steam- boat ( lying by the shore) overboard, and were drowned. CHURCH RATES AND IMPROPRIATIONS. The anomolous position in which the Church is placed by the Appropriation of Tithes to other than their original purpose, was brought forcibly into light, on the 5th instant, in the parish of Old Radnor, where the Churchwardens objected to a rate for the reparation of the fabric, on the ground that the tithes were absorbed by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester to the prejudice of the parish, which had received no equivalent from them, either in aid of the restoration of the Church, or towards the charges of efficient religious superintendence. It was stated that the tithes, during the seven years previous to 1835, had amounted to £ l, 150 per annum, nett, and that out of this sum £ 10 had been given by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester to the restoration of Kinnerton jChapel; and, beyond that, not one sixpence whatever had been returned for any thing but the Vicar's stipend, amounting to the annual sum of £ 70. Nay, further, that the Dean and Chapter were bound by the grant of tithes, made to them in the reign of Edward the Vlth, " to provide a suitable residence for the Vicar;" but they had neg- lected to do so from that time to this; and that therefore the Vicar had been obliged to mortgage the stipend. All this is sufficiently painful, but there is not in it one atom of hardship more than is felt in numerous other parishes; perhaps one- half of the whole number are in as bad or worse state than this, and on a like account. Major Whittaker must not suppose that the Dean and Chapter of Worcester and Sir Frankland Lewis, their lessee, are the only people who receive tithes without giving an equivalent: there are number- less others who do the same, and apparently with as little com- punction ; and it will ever be so as long as the law allows it, as it unquestionably does. Men will not think where their money comes from, or for what it was originally given, so long as it comes to them legally, and they are allowed to use it as they will, to the total exclusion of interference. The law is at fault more than these consumers of tithes; how shall we get at it? Will the assault upon the position of Sir Frankland Lewis do anything towards it, or the peculiar moment chosen by Major Whittaker, wherein to make it ? These are questions we should like to see answered, but we fear they must be answered in the negative. Sir Frankland Lewis has but one third of the profit, and neither he nor the Dean and Chapter of Worcester are at all liable for the repairs of the Church. The owners of great tithes are bound to keep up the chancel, but their performance of that duty exempts them from the repairs of the Church, so that Major Whittaker and his brother Churchwarden have no locus standi; their assault will be takea generally to have been a mere personal affair. But, even if the Major had displayed better tactics, had there been more occa- sion for his remarks, we fear, however well intended might have been his efforts, they would have failed. The evil he had to contend with is of so long a standing, and the difficulties with which it is surrounded are so great, that he would have effected nothing but agitation; he would not have remedied it at all. There lives not the man who dares to bring the subject before Parliament, even though a plan might be devised for the rectification of the anomaly. Impropriate tithes have been so long diverted from their original use; they havebeen like other lay property, over and over again encumbered, and he who would set the matter right, would encounter the most bitter opposition. He would be safer in a nest of hornets than among the Right Honourable and Honourable consumers of tithe through the present legal but illegitimate process. Supposing, however, which we have a right to suppose, that Major Whittaker was actuated by good motives in bringing the matter up, we owe him many thanks; for the anomaly is undoubtedly great, and not half so much observed as it should be. It is not the Clergy alone who receive tithes from the Laity ; one layman fattens upon another; the Clergy through- out the greater part of the land have not even their congrua portio, scarcely a pittance upon which to live. Others who do nothing, perhaps, but whitewash the chancel once in twenty years, abstract the great bulk of the money that is paid for tithe in the Vicarages and other inferior incumbencies. A Rector may do well enough with his Rectory, but the turbulent Barons of Henry the VII Ith's time were too necessary to the King to allow him to offer them anything but the best; and their successors who seldom appear in the articles that are written upon this point, are quite as cautious of their expendi- ture as Sir Frankland Lewis and the Chapter of Worcester. We are the more anxious to draw attention to this point as, somehow or other, it is generally the case when we hear any- thing of impropriate tithes, that it is the ecclesiastical owners of them who are attacked; the lay owners generally get off at the expense of the ecclesiastics. Now certainly if it be an abuse to divert the tithes from the purposes of the parishes in which they accrue, which we do not by any means deny, it is more rampant in those cases in which ecclesiastical purposes are entirely forgotton. Deans and Canons may receive tithes from parishes in which they do not live or perform services, but their tithes are given to them as professional rewards ; and the church gains by the elevation of character thereby produced. Were there no rewards, perhaps the clergy would not be so zealous. But your lay consumer of tithes is a consumer only ; he does nothing whatever for the church ; he is entirely careless as to deserving reward : it is a matter of income with him, nothing more. It is not, therefore, quite fair to lay upon the ecclesiastical impropriators only. Perhaps, too, the ecclesiastical corporations which are en. dowed with this kind of property, cannot in every case do what is expected of them, as they have very little property but this, and were all done that people like Major Whittaker require, little would be left for themselves; certainly not much as the reward of a life of devotion to the service of the church— at a time too, when they would, from the analogy of other profes- sions, have a right to expect that they should retire. The Dean and Canons of Worcester have severally incomes of £ 1,486 and £ 626 per annum. This surely is not too much : how can anything be taken from it ? But the Chapter of Wor- cester will do something for the church besides what they have already done in their earlier professional life, for the ecclesi- astical commissioners will receive out of their revenues, by the suppression of six canonries, £ 3,756 per annum. When shall we get so much as that from the laymen ? When will they do something to reconcile people to the anomaly of which Major Whittaker complains ? We do not say that ecclesiastics are to do nothing beyond that which is required by law; very far from it; we recognise the doctrine that property has its duties as well as its rights ; but we do not know how moral duties can be enforced by legal enactments. At all events we do not see why agitation should be got up, or attempts made to bring about effects that are in themselves desirable, without bringing the whole of the case before the public. If any alteration can be made with justice to all parties, we shall hail it with joy ; but we confess that we cannot see our way clearly at present.— Oxford Herald. INDIAN MEAL.— There is no sort of grain that can be turned to so many uses as Indian corn, and with so little expense and trouble. It contains infinitely more nourishment than rice; and there are few constitutions with which it does not agree perfectly well. Many persons do not like it at first, but eventually become fond of it. As food, Indian meal is very nutritious; it is, perhaps, more strengthening and whole- some than any other farinaceous substance. There are numerous modes of preparing it that, though simple and easy, are palatable and excellent, and particularly convenient where close economy is expedient. The nicer preparations of Indian meal are found on the best tables in America. It requires more cooking than wheat flour. Indian meal is also the best possible food for all kinds of poultry, pigeons, & c.; mixed into a soft dough, with cold water in summer, and warm water when the weather is cold. It should be set down to them in shallow pans, and given twice or three times a day. When the large fowls are fed with Indian corn in grains, wetted Indian meal should always be prepared for the young chickens. If mixed with treacle, to a stiff dough, it will fatten poultry very fast. I have seen calves fed on warm mush and milk, and nothing can be better for them. The yellow Indian meal is decidedly the sweetest and best, and it is almost universally used in America in preference to the white, which is comparatively tasteless, resembling very coarse rough wheat flour. In buying Indian meal, take care that it is not in the least sour, either in taste or smell. If there is the slightest sourness about it, do not attempt to use it, as it is then unwholesome, having been kept too long. It will remain sweet much longer, if, soon after it is brought home, you have the whole of it sifted at once through a sieve into another barrel, box, or jar. The lighter and looser it lies, the better it will keep. It should be kept in a dry and cool place and carefully covered.— Indian Meal Book. BURSTING OF A WATER- PIPE.— The inhabitants of Acton- green were alarmed, on Saturday, by the bursting of one of the large water- pipes which convey water from the Brentford water- works to the Regent's- park and neighbour- hood. The noise was that of a frightful explosion, and a large rent seven feet in length was made in the ground above the pipe. The accident is supposed to have been caused by the force with which th? large volume of water is impelled through the pipe. 9 f H E W O R C E S T E R S H I R E GUARDUM, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1846. WORCESTERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING THIS DAY. The annual meeting of this Association, for the show of stock, implements in husbandry, & c., and the award of premiums to agricultural servants, ploughmen, shepherds, & c., took place to- day, but under very unfavourable circum- stances as regards weather. The morning was misty and lowering, and at nine o'clock, by which time the whole of the contributions to the cattle show had arrived, the rain began to descend, and it was soon apparent that a thoroughly wet day had set in. This doubtless had the effect of keeping many away who would otherwise have attended, but could not in any degree deteriorate the character of the exhibition, which was altogether first rate, and the competition in all classes was spirited and close. The following is a list of the Judges appointed for awarding the premiums in the several classes :— CATTLE, SHEEP, AND PJGS.— Mr. Edward Lakin and Mr. G. Day. HORSES.— T. C. Hornyold, Esq., of Blackmore Park, W. Lilly, Esq., Wichbold, J. Cookes, Esq., Woodhampton, and J. D. Onley, Esq., Brausford. FRUIT AND CORN.— Mr. J. Goodwin and Mr. Thos. Lucy. ROOTS.— Mr. Lakin, Mr. W. Rogers, and Mr. John Walker, Whittington. IMPLEMENTS.— The Committee. * STEWARDS OF PLOUGHING.— Mr. W. Herbert, Powick, and Mr. John Smith, Whittington. JUDGES OF PLOUGHING AND DIGGING.— Mr. George Pearce, Upton Snodsbury, Mr. Jos. Woodward, Park Farm, and Mr. \ V. Bullock, Besford. PLOUGHING AND DIGGING. The ploughing and digging matches took place on the farm of Mr. Coney, of Battenhall, on the London Road, about a mile and a half from this city. The teams were in readiness at ten o'clock, shortly after which time the men set to work. The attendance of spectators was very scanty, the rain falling heavily all the morning. There were no entries for the swing ploughs, but for the wheeled ploughs the following were entered:— Ploughman. Driver. Owner. Thomas Camden William Camden Mr. C. Randell. William Roberts Richard Roberts Mr. R. Dunn. Andrew Watkins Mark Young Mr. J. C. Nott. Samuel Horniblow William Clark Mr. John Smith. John Church Moses Taynton Mr. W. Coney. John Moore George Birch Mr. J. Walker. George Cottrill Thomas Stokes Mr. J. Herbert. For the swing G. O. ploughs the following entries were made:— Ploughman. Owner. William Cooke Sir W. Smith, Bart. Daniel Taylor Mr. Joseph Miles. Thomas Ottey Mr. C. Bagnail. Richard Moss M r. C. Hughes. William Stock Mr. William Essex. There were only two entries for the wheeled G. O. ploughs, and the competitors finished their work at the same time. The names of the competitors will be found in the award given below, each having taken a prize. The ploughing was finished shortly after noon, at which time those who did not mind the peltings of the pitiless storm wended their way to * THE SHOW YARD. The show yard, as usual, was the Cattle Market, which was prepared for the occasion under the superintendance of the Committee, aided by the valuable services of the Honorary and invaluable Secretary, J. C. Nott, Esq. Of course the chief attraction here was THE STOCK. There was, indeed, a splendid show of animals in the several classes of cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses. The first arrival in the yard was a bull and heifer sent by W. Rayer, Esq., of Hillswortb, Longdon, which were led into the market early in the afternoon of Thursday, and took up their station ( for the night ( according to priority) in stalls Nos. 1 and 2. Among the exhibitors of cattle at this show were Sir A. Lechmere, Bart., W. Rayer, Esq., Longdon, E. Shelton, Esq., Thorngrove, V. W. Wheeler, Esq., Newnharn Court, J. Walker, Esq., Lulsley, W. Woodward, Esq., Bredon's Norton, J. Herbert, Esq., Stanbrook, E. Herbert, Esq., Powick, and W. Hawkins, Esq., Stanton Court. Among the principal exhibitors of sheep were Messrs. Woodward, Bredon's Norton, J. C. Nott, J. Dowding, C. Randell ( Chadbury), W. Shipway ( Hanlev Castle), J. Cowell ( Bentley), E. Haywood ( Salford), J. Cresswell ( Newland), R. Ashwin ( Aldington), W. Lilly ( Wichbold), and the Rev. R. H. Ingram, of Feckenham. The following were among the exhibitors of horses :— Hon. W. Coventry, Jas, Taylor, Esq., Moseley, V. W. Wheeler, Esq., F. Woodward, Esq., Comberton, Messrs. C. and R. Hudson, of Wick, Mr. Rayer, Mr. W. Winnall, of Braces Leigh, and others already named as exhibitors of cattle and sheep. It would be out of place here to criticise the merits of the several animals exhibited : the Judges' award given below points out where the greatest merit existed. Besides the live stock, samples of roots and fruit were exhibited, for which premiums were awarded as mentioned below. But a very important feature of the exhibition yard was the show of— AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. These kept pouring in throughout yesterday, and at an early hour this morning all were ranged in order, aud the whole occupied no inconsiderable space in the yard. To us this appeared the largest collection of implements in husbandry which has been shown at these meetings, and it gave us much pleasure to see so goodly a collection brought together at Worcester. As iu this age of agricultural improvement a great deal of attention is devoted to the mechanical portion of agricultural operations, we are induced, with the view of keeping them before the eyes of our agricultural readers, to give in this place a complete list of the whole of the implements shown to- day, with the names of the exhibitors. Messrs. Proctor and Ryland, of Birmingham, exhibited the following :— Crosskill's Patent Clod Crusher ( 5 feet G inches), ditto ( 6 feet), and ditto ( 6 feet 6 inches) ; Norwegian Harrow or Clod Crusher; Plain Iron Field Roller, in two parts, with framing and wood shafts ( t foot) and ditto ( I foot 4 inches) ; Howard's Champion Plough, T. A. 35, W. Carriage ; one set of Patent Hollow Iron Whippletrees; Howard's Champion Plough, T. A. 26, Improved Carriage, B. C., Ditto, T. A. Swing, and ditto Iron- ridge Plough, with Cutters, for Horse Hoe; Reed's Patent Iron Subsoil Pulverizer; Set of Wood Whipple- trees; Ransome's Wood Beam Plough, N. L. 7 ; Set of Patent Trussed Pummeltrees; Ransome's Iron Plough, T. L. 16; Ransome's Wood Beam and R. R. Double Furrow ; Lowcock's One Way or Turn- rest Plough; Howard's Patent Iron Harrows, No. 12, S., ditto No. 11, S., ditto, No. 15, and ditto, set of six, two- beam ; Homsby's Twelve- coulter Com and Seed Drill; Saunders and Newbury's Patent Dibble, one row; Crawford's Patent Hand Dibble; Improved Single- row Turnip Drill for Seed and Manure, with Brasses, and ditto for seed only ; Expanding Horse Hoe, for Ridge, Turnips, Potatoes, & c.; Improved Ditto, for Wheat or other crops, on the flat; Crosskill's One- horse Cart, with Shelvings, Strong Wheels, 4g and £ inch tier, and ditto inch tier, with shelvings; CrosskUl's Liquid Manure Cart; Improved Cultivator, with Lever; Patent Hay- making Machine, with Lever Action; Patent Horse- rake ; Improved Horse Power ; Improved Thrashing Bolting Machine ; Registered Dressing Machine ; Improved Registered Chaff Machine, No. 0, ditto, No. 3, and ditto, No. 4; Improved Corn Crusher, No. I, for Hand, ditto, No. 2, or Power, and ditto, No. 3, Power only; Improved Linseed Crusher, No. 2, Hand or Power; Improved Oil cake Breaker, single, and ditto, double ; Gardner's Patent Turnip Cutter; Improved Potatoe Washer ; Improved Steaming Apparatus, fixture, and ditto, portable ; Improved Steaming Churn; Improved Rick- pillar or Stand ; Improved Sack- weighing Machine ; Improved Lever Cheese Press; Improved Skim or Stubble- parer ; Gillet's Patent Rick Ventilator; Patent Asphalted Felt; Webster's Tile Machine ; Clyburn's Self- recording Dynamometer, for ascertaining the draught of Ploughs or other Implements ; Improved Cast- iron Pump, for Liquid Manure Tanks or Wells. Mr. Richard Stratton, of Bristol Agricultural Cart, with best Shafts and 4- inch Wheels; Hannan's Harvest Cart; Set of Light Harrows and Bodkin; Stratton's Improved Oat Crusher; ditto, Malt Crusher; ditto, Bean Crusher; ditto, Linseed Crusher, with two handles; Small Two- knife Chaff Cutter ; Oil- cake Crusher : Gardiner's Patent Turnip Cutter ; Patent Horse- rake; Patent Hand- rake; 5 feet Norwegian Harrow ; 12 Spare Rowells: Patent Guide, Bodkin, and Shafts; Reed's Patent Subpulverizer; Pariug Share; Mole Share; 3 Spare Shares ; 3 Spare Coulters; Circular Pig Trough ; 3 feet large size Pig Trough; 3 feet small size ditto; Im- proved Horse Hoe; Iron Garden Wheelbarrow; Iron Navie ditto; Two Iron Buckets; Portable Iron Pump and Stand ; 14 feet Suction Hose ; Copper Strainer. Mr. Joseph Gilbert, of Evesham— A Double- beam Skim. Mr. R. Farmer, of Birmingham,— A Patent Portable Rotary Fire Engine. Messrs. Ryland and Dean of Birmingham.— Chamberlain's Patent Drain Tile Machine, for making Drain Tiles of any shape or size, and Farmer's Patent Fire Engine. The Hon. and Rev. W. W. C. Talhot An Expanding Horse Hoe and Scuffler, made by Mr, D. Harks, of More, near Knutsford. We now proceed to give the AWARD OF PREMIUMS. PLOUGHING MATCHES. CLASS I. To the Ploughman ( a Servant or Son of a Member of the Society) who can plough with a Swing Plough a Quarter of an Acre in the straightest and best manner within two hours:— First Candidate £ 3. Second ditto £ 2. No entries. To the Ploughman ( a Servant or Son of a Member of the Society) who can plough with a W heeled Plough a Quarter of an Acre in the straightest and best manner within two hours:— First Candidate £ 3, to W. Roberts, ploughman to Mr. R. Dunn ; 11. Roberts, driver. Second ditto £ 2, to George Cotterell, ploughman to Mr. J. Herbert; T. Stokes, driver. CLASS II. To the Ploughman ( a Servant or Son of a Member of the Society) who can Plough with a Swing G. O. Plough a Quarter of an Acre in the straightest and best manner within two hours:— First Candidate £ 3, to Daniel Taylor, ploughman to Mr. Miles, Astwood. Second ditto £ 2, to William Stock, ploughman to Mr. Essex, Bransford. To the Ploughman ( a Servant or Son of a Member of the Society) who can plough with a Wheeled G. O. Plough a Quarter of an Acre in the straightest and best manner within two hours :— First Candidate £ 3, to Richard Richards, ' ploughman to Mr. J. P. Smith, Wick. Second ditto £ 2, to J. Pratt, ploughman to Mr. C. Randell, Chadbury. To Boys ( not exceeding Sixteen Years of Age), Drivers of the successful Teams:— 10s., 7s. 6d., and 5s. each. IMPLEMENTS. A Premium of £ 10 to the Exhibitor of the best Collection of the moat useful Agricultural Implements, to Messrs, Proctor and Ryland, of Birmingham. The Judges recom: mended a premium of £ 2 to be given to Mr. Strattou, of Bristol, for his excellent collection of implements. Two Premiums of £ 2 each to the Inventor or Manufacturer of the most useful Agricultural Implement. To Mr. Chamberlain, for his Drain Tile Machine, and Mr. Reed, for his Improved Pulverizer. CLASS I.— CATTLE. 1.— A Premium of £ 5, given by the Hon. Gen. Lygon, M. P., for the best Herefordshire Bull, two years old and upwards, to Mr. Joseph Smith, of Shelsley. Three competitors. 2.—£ 5, given by F. W. Knight, Esq., M. P., for the best Bull of any breed ( not Herefordshire), two years old and upwards, to Mr. John Herbert, of Powick, for his three and a half years' old Bull. 3.—£ 5, given by J. A. Taylor, Esq., M. P., for the best Yearling Bull ( not Herefordshire), to Mr. Charles Bagnall, of Leopard Farm, for his one year aud seven months' old Bull. 4.—£ 5, given by Vincent Wood Wheeler, Esq., for the best Yearling Herefordshire Bull, to Mr. John Walker, of Lulsley. 5.—£ 5, given by Earl Beauchamp, for the best Hereford- shire Cow, in Milk, bred and reared by the Exhibitor, to Mr. Joseph Smith, of Shelsley. Four competitors. 6.—£ 5, given by Earl Beauchamp, for the best Cow, in Milk ( not Herefordshire), bred and reared by the Exhibitor, to Air. Charles Bagnall. The Judges recommend a bounty to be given to Mr. VV. Woodward's Cow, the animal being of great merit. 7.—£ 5, given by the Society, for the best Fat Cow, of any breed, having had a calf since Jan. 1, 1845, and been in the possession of the Exhibitor six months, to Mr. Wm. Wood- ward, of Bredon's Norton, for his ten and a half years' old Fat Cow. Mr. C. Bagnall's and Mr. Edmund Herbert's cows highly commended. , 8.—£ 5, given by Sir Thomas Edward Winnington, Bart. M. P., for the best pair of Two- year- old Steers, of the Here- fordshire breed, bred by the Exhibitor. This premium was divided between Mr. J. Moore, ofNoverton, and Mr. E. West, of Little Froome, the animals being of equal merit. 9.—£ 5, given by John Taylor, Esq. ( Strensham House), for the best pair of Two- year- old Heifers, of any breed, bred by the Exhibitor, in the County of Worcester, to Sir Anthony Lechmere, Bart. Mr. W. Woodward's, Mr. C. Bagnall's, and Mr. E. Herbert's beasts highly commended. 10.—£ 5, given by the Society, for the best pair of Yearling Heifers, of any breed, to Mr. Charles Hughes, of Tho Noake. Mr. J. Herbert's largest Heifer commended. CLASS II.— SHEEP. 1.— A Premium of £ 2 for the Six best Breeding Ewes, long woolled, having had Lambs in 1846, aud suckled them up to July 1st, to Mr. John Cowell, of Bdntley. 2.—£ 2, for the Six best Breeding Ewes, short woolled, having had Lambs in 1846, and suckled them up to July 1st, there was no competition. 3.—£ 2, for the Six best Theaves, long woolled, to Mr' Thomas Harris. 4.—£ 2, for the Six best Theaves, short woolled or cross- bred, to Mr. Charles Randell, of Chadbury, near Evesham. 5.—£ 2, for the Six best Shearhogs, of any breed, to Mr. Richard Adcuck. Mr. E. Haywood's, Mr. C. Randell's, Mr. W. Shipway's, and Mr. J. Cowell's Sheep were commended by the Judges. 6.—£ 2, for the Six best Fat Ewes, to Mr. John Dowding, of Wick. 7.—£ 2, for the Six best Wether Lambs, long woolled, to Mr. J. C. Nott, of Hallow. S.—£ 2, for the Six best Wether Lambs, short woolled or cross- bred, to Mr. Charles Randell. Mr. Shipway's Lambs were commended by the Judges. 9.—£ 2, for the Six best Two- year- old Wethers of any breed, to Mr. W. Shipway, of Hanley Castle. CLASS III.— PIGS. 1.—£ 2, for the best Boar Pig, to Mr. Richard Ashwin, of Bretforton. 2.—£ 2, for the best Breeding Sow, to Mr. R. Ashwin. 3.—£ 2, for the Three best Open Sows of the same litter, above four and under nine months old, to Mr. R. Ashwin. The Rev. R. H. Ingram's pigs highly commended. 4.—£ L for the best Fat Pig, being under twelve months old.— No competition. CLASS IV.— HORSES. 1.—£ 5, for the best Stallion for Agricultural purposes, having been used in the county in 1846, to Mr. W. Rayer, of Hillsworth, London, for his six years old Stallion. 2.—£ 5, for the best Mare and Foal for Agricultural pur- poses, to Mr. W. Guest, of Broadwas, for his 18 years old Mare, and five months' Colt. Mr. John Cowell's Mare and Colt highly commended. 3.—£ 3, given by James Taylor, Esq., for the best Horse or Mare ( bred in Worcestershire), Tbree- and- a- Half and not more than Five Years old, likely to make a Hunter, to Mr. J. Winnall, of Braces Leigh, for his four year old. Mr. F. Woodward's commended. 4.—£ 2, for the best Horse or Mare, Three- and- a- Half and not more than Five Years old, likely to make a Hack, to Mr. Edmund Herbert, of Powick, for his five year old Mare. 5.—£ 2, for the best Horse or Mare, Three- and- a- Half and not more than Five Years old, likely to make a Coach Horse, Mr. Charles Bagnall, for his four year old. 6.—£ 2, for the best Cart Horse, Three- and- a- Half and not more tliau Five Years old, to Mr. Edmund Herbert, foi his four and a half years old. James Taylor, Esqr's., extra premium of £ 5, given to the winner of either of the four last named prizes which should be considered best adapted for the work for which the animal was intended, vvas awarded to Mr. Edmund Herbert, for his five year old Mare. EXTRA STOCK. CATTLE.— The cattle shown as extra stock were three fat cows by Mr. Edmund Herbert, of Powick; two heifers by Mr. John Twinberrow, of Madresfield ; a three years old steer by Mr. Jos. Smith, of Shelsley; and a three years old short- horn steer by Mr. Bagnall, of Leopard. The Judges recom- mended a bounty to be given to Mr. Smith's steer. SHEEP.— Mr. J. G. Watkins, of Ombersley, showed a yearling ram, two fat ewes, and a pen of ewe lambs, all of which the Judges commended. Mr. Lucy showed six ewe lambs, which were also commended, and Mr. W. Cook six ewe lambs. HORSES;— Jas. Taylor, Esq., of Moseley, showed some fine horses, and J. Allen, Esq., of the Rhydd, some capital colts. The Judges observed among the extra stock six horses exhibited by Jas. Taylor, Esq., adapted to various purposes, most of which were highly commended. CORN. £ 3, for the best Sample of White Wheat, not less than Three Bushels, grown by the Exhibitor in the County of Worcester, and harvested iu 1846, to the Rev. A. B. Lech- mere, of Hanley, for his Egyptian Wheat. Mr. J. C. Notts sample highly commended. £ 3, for the best Sample of Red Wheat, not less than Three Bushels, grown by the Exhibitor in the County of Worcester, and harvested in 1846. Not awarded, there bei ug no com- petition. £ 2, for the best Sample of Barley, not less than Three Bushels, grown by the Exhibitor in the County of Worcester, and harvested in 1846, to Mr. Richard Dunn, of Cropthorn. Among the exhibitors of Corn were James Taylor, Esq., who produced a sample of mummy wheat similar to the Rev. A. B. Lechmere's; and the testimonials of the miller and baker proved this to be of a very excellent description. ROOTS. 10s., for the Twelve best Swede Turnips, to Mr. Thomas Oldaker. 10s., for the Twelve best Common Turnips. No award. 10s., for the Twelve best Mangel Wurzel, to Mr. John Hood, College Yard, Worcester. 10s., for the Twelve best Carrots, to Mr. John Hood, College Yard. 10s., for the Twelve best Cabbages, to Mr. J. C. Nott, of Hallow. Mr. Herbert produced a lot of very fine Swede Turnips, grown on a very light gravelly soil, manured with six cwt. per acre of the chemically prepared night soil, at the cost of 4s. per cwt. only ; no other sort of manure whatever having been put on the land for the last four years. The Swedes were very fine. Given by Mr. Henry Webb, City Wharf, Worcester. A Silver Cup of the value of £ 5, for the best Two Acres of Swede Turnips, grown within ten miles of the city of Worces- ter, the land to be manured with Guano only. This prize will be awarded in November. £ 2, for the best Twenty Roots of Swede Turnips, grown with Guano Manure only. This prize also to be awarded in November. WOOL. 10s., for the Five best Fleeces of Long Wool. 10s., for the Five best Fleeces of Short ditto. 10s., for the Five best Fleeces of Cross- bred ditto. No competition. FRUIT. £ 1, for the Twelve best Seedling Pears, to Mr. J. C. Nott, of Hallow. £ 1, for the Twelve best Seedling Apples, to Mr. John Walker. LABOURERS AND SERVANTS. CLASS I. Three Prizes of £ 2 each, to the Agricultural Labourers of Worcestershire who have brought up the largest family by their own earnings, without parochial relief ( except in case of illness, or under peculiar circumstances); Widows, with Families, to be Candidates in this class:— First Premium, to Benjamin Cooper, of Birlingham ; recom- mended by Mr. Joseph Woodward, having ten children, nine of whom are living, but all were reared to the age of emancipation. Second ditto, to Thos. Attwood, of Aldington, near Evesham ; recommended by Mr. Richard Ashwiu, having had thirteen children, ten of whom are living. Third ditto, to John Stephens, of Naunton Beauchamp; recommended by Mr. George Hunt, nine children. £ 3, lo the. Agricultural Labourer of Worcestershire who has brought up the largest Family by his own earnings, without parochial relief, except in cases of illness, or under peculiar circumstances), and sent out to service or apprenticed the greatest number of Children at the earliest ages:— To Richard Webb, of Orletou ; recommended by Mr. T. H. Davis, eleven children, of whom nine are living, six being put out to service. To the Labourers in Husbandry who have been employed without intermission the longest period on the same Farm, or with the same . Masters, being Members of the Society ( cases of illness excepted):— • First Premium of £ 3, to Richard Clifton, of Powick; recom- mended by Mr. Edward Lakin; 44 years' service. Second ditto of £ 2, to William Reeves, of Norton; rewm- mended by B, Hooke, Esq.; 38 years,' service. To the Labourers in Husbandry who have been employed and continued in the service of a Member of the Society the greatest number of years, ( having an occasional inter- mission in the service— time and cause of such intermission to be stated) :— First Premium of £ 2. Second ditto of £ 2. No qualified candidate appeared for these premiums. Given by William Dent, Esq. £ 3 to the Agricultural Labourer who, during the last three years, shall have maintained the largest number of Legiti- mate Children, and at the same time shall have been a Member of a regularly enrolled Benefit Club or Friendly Society under the last Act of Parliament:— To James Adams; recommended by Mr. J. C. Nott, of Hallow, having been for 15 years' a member of a beuefit society, and having reared six children. £ 2, to a Boy, under eighteen years old, who has lived in the Family, and continued in the service of a Member of this Society ( being a Farmer), with a good character, the greatest number of years, not less than three:— To John Winwood ; recommended by Mr. J. C. Nott, having been six and a half years servant to Mr. Nott. CLASS II. To the Single Male Hired Servants in Husbandry, who have conducted themselves best and lived the longest period, not less than five years, in the service of their employers, being Members of the Society :— First Premium of £ 2, to Samuel Collins, of Ombersley; recommended by T. G. Curtler, Esq.; 14 years' service. Second ditto of £ 1, to Thomas Hunt, of Bretforton, recom- mended by Mr. John Twinberrow; eight years' service. £ 1, to the Boy, under e:. jhteen years of age, who has con- tinued in the service of . M e nber of the Society the greatest number of years, having a good character :— To Edward Holliday ; recommended by Mr. Lakin; 8 years. £ 2, to the Single Male Hired Servants ( not Agricultural) who shall have conducted themselves best, and lived the longest period, not less than five years, in the employ of a Member of the Society. No competition. CLASS III. To the Female Hired Agricultural Servants who have con- ducted themselves best, and lived the longest period, not less than five years, in the houses of the same Masters, being Members of the Society :— First Candidate £ 2, to Elizabeth Lloyd; recommended by Mr. J. C. Nott, of Hallow; seven and a half years' service. The second prize of £ 1, not awarded, there being no candidate. £ 2, to the Female Hired Servant who has conducted herself best, and lived the longest period, not less than five years, in the house of the same Master ( not Agricultural) being a Member of the Society:— To Elizabeth Olive, of Worcester; recommended by C. A. Helm, Esq.; 12 years'service. £ 3, to the Dairy Woman who has lived the longest period in the service of the same individual, a Member of the Society, not less than five years, the Dairy consisting of not less than Ten Cows. No competition. CLASS IV. SHEPHERDS. Given by Edward Holland, Esq. To the Shepherd who shall have reared the greatest number of Lambs belonging to the same Master or Mistress, with the least loss of Ewes, between the 1st day of February and the 1st day of June, 1846, in proportion to the number of Ewes put to the Tup. The Flocks to be not leas than one hundred Ewes:— Long Woolled £ 2. Short Woolled £ 2. No competition. To the Shepherd who, under the same conditions as mentioned above, shall rear the most Lambs from a Flock not exceed- ing one hundred Ewes:-— - Long Woolled £ 1 , to Joseph Billingstowe, of, Claines, who from 80 Ewes reared 99 Lambs, having lost one Ewe. Short Woolled £ 1. Not awarded. CLASS V. Given by the Hon. and Rev. W. W. C. Talbot. To the Labourer who shall Hedge and Ditch in the best manner twelve yards:— First Candidate £ 1. Second ditto 10s. Not awarded. Given by Sir Offley P. Wakeman, Bart. To the Labourers in Husbandry, residing in the Parishes of Claines. Martin Hussingtree, and Salwarpe, who shall make the best Corn and Hay Ricks, Thatch the best, and make the best Hedges and Ditches :— First Premium, best Rick Maker, £ 2. Second ditto, best Thatcher, £ 2. Third ditto, best Hedger and Ditcher, £ 1. Not awarded. Given by John Dent, Esq. To the Labourers iu Husbandry, residing in the Parishes of Holy Cross, Pershore, Cropthorne, Comberton, and Wick, who shall make the best Corn and Hay Ricks, and Thatch best:— Four Premiums of £ 1 each:— John Darke, Little Comber- ton ; John Feazey, of Wick; George Sanders, Cropthorne ; and M. Jeans and James Pritchard, of Pershore. Given by Moses G. Benson, Esq. To the Labourers in Husbandry, residing in the Parishes of Great and Littlo Malvern and Hanley Castle, who shall make the best Corn and Hay Ricks, and Thatch best:— First Premium of £ 1, to Wm. Simmonds, Hanley. Second ditto of £ 1, to John Barnes, Hanley. Third ditto of 10s. Not awarded. To the Labourers in Husbandry, residing in the Parishes of Upton, Welland, and Eldersfield, as above:— First Premium of £ 1, to William Clarke, of Upton. Second ditto of £ 1. Not awarded. Third ditto of 10s. Not awarded. Given by Thomas G. Curtler, Esq. To the Labourers in Husbandry, residing in the Parish of Ombersley, who shall make the best Corn and Hay Ricks, and Thatch best:— First Premium of £ 1. Second ditto of £ l. Not awarded. Given by Sir John Pakington, M. P. £ 5, to the Member of this Society who shall cause to be Dug the greatest quantity of Land in the County of Worcester, from October, 1844, to September 1st, 1845:— Not awarded. Given by the Proprietors of the " Worcester Herald." To the Labourer who shall dig with a spade to the depth of eight inches one Perch of L, and iu the space of two hours :— Four Premiums of 10s. each, to Wm. Richards, Jas. Smith, James Adams, and Joseph Wilkins. Three ditto of Five Shillings each, to John Staunton, John Grinnell, and James Hooper. COTTAGERS. Given by the Hon. Gen. H. B. Lygon, M. P, £ 2, to the Cottager, in the Parishes of Leigh aud Bran9ford> who shall have cultivated his Garden in the best manner :— Given by George O. Vernon, Esq. To the Cottagers, of tho Parish of Hanbury, who shall have cultivated their Gardens in the best manner:— First Candidate £ 2. Second ditto £ 2. Third ditto £ 1. Not awarded. Given by James Taylor, Esq. £ 2, to the Cottager, in the Parishes of Kingsnorton and Yardley, who shall have cultivated his Garden in the best manner. Not awarded. Given by Messrs. Knight and Arrowsmith, Proprietors of the " Worcestershire Chronicle." To the Cottagers, in the Parish of St. John, who shall have cultivated their Gardens in the best manner:— First Candidate £ 1. Is., to James Ady. Second ditto £ l. Is. Not awarded. THE DINNER. Shortly after four o'clock, a numerous party sat down to dinner at the Star and Garter Hotel, under the presidency of J. Taylor, Esq., of Moseley. A report of which appears under the Second Edition head in our first page. LEOMINSTER AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The first general meeting of the Committee and Subscribers of this Association was held at Leominster on Friday last, and was very numerously attended. Mr. Edward Russell, president, in the chair. The certificates and testimonials of servants and labourers were examined and the premiums awarded, and the following officers were elected for the en- suing year— namely President, James Bedford, Esq.; Vice- president, Mr. J. N. Carpenter; Committee, Mr. Edward Hodges, Mr. J. Manwaring, Mr. William Bennett, Mr. John Thomas, and Mr. T. Bowen. The Treasurer, Surveyor, and Secretaries were re- elected. The committee and subscribers dined together at the above inn after the business of the day was over. LICHFIELD AND MIDLAND COUNTIES' SOCIETY. On Tuesday the annual proceedings in connection with the above Society commeuced at Lichfield, with ploughing and digging matches, which were conducted with very great spirit. Unfortunately the weather was unfavourable, and consequently there was not that numerous body of spectators which was expected, but there were present many of the principal agri- culturists of the. county. The matches took place in a field near the city, belonging to Mr. Higgins. The business com- menced about ten o'clock, aud terminated at one o'clock. The ground was in excellent condition, both for the ploughers and diggers, and the work allotted to each was done in excellent style. Particular attention was directed to the digging. There were a great number of competitors for the prizes, all of whom performed their parts so well that a subscription was raised for those candidates whose work was not quite so satis- factorily performed as the others. On Wednesday there was an exhibition of implements and stock; and in the afternoon the annual dinner took place at the Swan Hotel. WORCESTERSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. HOGGART & NORTON, At the Bell Inn, Gloucester, on Tuesday, the 27th October, at two o'clock, ( by order of the Mortgagees under power of Sale,) in three4Lots— AMOST desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, contain- ing 170 ACRES, known as LOWBANDS and APPLE- HURST FARMS, situate in the Parish of REDMARLEY D'A BITOT, iu the County of Worcester, about nine miles from Gloucester, six from Ledbury, eight from Tewkesbury, and twelve from Cheltenham. LOT 1 Comprising a good FARM HOUSE, suitable AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS, and 160 ACRES of very superior ARABLE, MEADOW, and PASTURE LAND, lying in a ring fence. The Meadows adjoin an excellent Stream, from which they may be irrigated. The Tithes are commuted, and the Parochial Rates exceedingly low. The ESTATE, which abounds with thriving Oak and Elm Timber, is now in hand, and the Purchaser may have imme- diate possession. It has been let for the last twelve years at £ 336 per Annum, and the Land is capable of great improve- ment. LOT 2 — A FREEHOLD CLOSE of MEADOW LAND, called GYLES' MEADOW, situate near the Turnpike Road leading to the Village of Redmarley, containing 3a. lr. 9p., now in the occupation of the Proprietor, Mr. John Aston. LOT 3.— TWO LEASEHOLD INCLOSURESof ARABLE LAND, called HUNTHOUSE and LITTLE HUNTHOUSE, adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from Gloucester to Malvern Wells, containing together 7a. lr. 10p., now in the occupation of the Proprietor, Mr. John Aston. This Lot is held for a term of 1000 years, commencing 24th May, 1649. For further Particulars apply to Messrs. Sewell and New- march, Solicitors, Cirencester; or to Messrs. Hoggart and Norton, 62, Old Broad- street, Royal Exchange. The Bailiff on the Estate will show the Property. WORCESTER HARMONIC SOCIETY. THE Committee of the above Society respectfully inform the Subscribers and the Public, that their THIRD CONCERT Will take place on THURSDAY, October 8th, at the CITY AND COUNTY LIBRARY, PIERPOINT STREET, on which occasion will be performed Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Magnificent Oratorio " SAINT PAUL." The Band and Chorus will consist of nearly One Hundred Performers. Leader, MR. J. H. D'EGVILLE.— Organ, MR. DONE Conductor, MR. E. ROGERS. , The Doors will be opened at Seven o'Clock, and the Concert commence at Eight precisely. Tickets, 2s. 6d. each, and Books of the Words, 6rf. each, may be had of Mr. Stratford, Airs. Deighton, Mr. Marsden Messrs. Leicester and Son, and Messrs. Eaton and Son. A PHENOMENON.— There in this town a small field of potatoes, about a quarter of an acre, called Goldfinders, which are in a most healthy state, not one diseased potato having been found among those that were dug. They were planted in the usual manner, in the old ground, and will, no doubt, be real gold finders for thy ov<' mr.-~- N « wgh Guardian. 1846. THE GENERAL COURTS LEET of the RIGHT REVEREND THE LORD BISHOP OF WORCES- TER, tforhis several Manors, will be held at the accustomed Places, on the days following, viz.:— MANOR OF Whistones and Claines ... Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 o'clock. Kempsey, with Aston Episcopi, Wednesday— 14 Wichenford, ( Court Baron ) and Customary Court only 5 Hallow and Grimley ... Thursday — 15 Hartlebury Friday — 16 Alvechurch Friday — 23 Tredington Monday — 26 at one o'clock. Blockley Wednesday — 28 at 12 o'clock, Withmgton, Gloucestershire, Friday — 30 A Printed Form of INSTRUCTIONS for the Renewal of Copyhold and Leasehold Estates may be had of the Manor Bailiffs, or at my Office, which it is requested may be returned at least ten days before the Court, stating at the same time, whether it is intended to effect the Surrender at such Court, or not; and no surrender of a Copyhold Estate will be taken without the production of the last Grants. C. A. HELM, Steward of the said Manors. College Yard, Worcester, Oct. 2,1846. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. ( NORTHERN DIVISION.) REWARD. WHEREAS on the Night of Monday, the 28th September, 1846, some evil disposed Person or Persons CUT and MUTILATED the CLOTH LINING of a new First Class Carriage on the above Railway ; Notice is hereby given, that a REWARD of TWENTY GUINEAS will be paid to any one who will give such information as will lead to the discovery of the Offender. By Order, MARK HUISH. General Manager's Office, Liverpool, Sept. 29, 1846. GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY. 5, GRESHAM- STREET, LONDON, September 23, 1846. AT a MEETING of the Shareholders of the Great Eastern and Western Railway Company, called by virtue af the Act 9th and 10th Victoria, cap- 28, and pursuant to notice duly published in the London Gazette, dated the 8th day of Sept. instant, and in the Times, Morning Herald and Morning Chronicle, three daily London Newspapers of the 4th day of September and 11th day of September instant, and held at the offices of the Company, No. 5, Gresham- streeet, in the city of London, and by adjournment at the Guildhall Coffee- house, in the said city, Henry George Ward, Esq., M. P., one of the members of the Committee of Management, was, by the members of the said committee then present, and within one hour of the time appointed for holding such meeting, unanimously selected Chairman ; and having taken the chair, James Crosby, William Frederick Spackman, and Zachary Hubbersty, three shareholders of the said Company, were elected by the meeting scrutineers to verify the votes of the Shareholders entitled to vote, and to declare the same. It was then moved and duly seconded—" That this Company be now dissolved." It was moved, but not seconded—" That the dissolution of the Company shall be taken to be an act of bankruptcy:" It was then moved and seconded—" That the dissolution of the said Company shall not be taken to be an act of bank- ruptcy." The Chairman duly put the questions from the chair, and the said scrutineers proceeded to take and record the votes thereon, and made the following Report :— " We the undersigned, being two of the scrutineers duly elected at a meeting of the shareholders of the Great Eastern and Western Railway Company, convened pursuant to the Act of the 9th and 10th Victoria, cap. 28, intituled ' An Act to facilitate the dissolution of certain Railway Companies,' held at the offices of the said Company, No. 5, Gresham- street, in the city of London, and by adjournment at the Guildhall Coffee- house, Gresham- street, aforesaid, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of September instant, do hereby declare that the number of shares held by the persons present at the said meeting, and voting in respect thereof, was 16,760 shares, representing more than one- third part of 40,290 shares, being the number of shares actually issued or given in the said under- taking before the 31st day of March, 1846. And we do further declare that upon casting up and verifying the votes of the persons, shareholders present at the same meeting, persons holding 16,760 shares voted for the dissolution of the said Com- pany, and that persons holding 15,550 shares voted that the said dissolution should not be taken to be an act of bankruptcy, and that persons holding 320 shares voted that the said dissolu- tion should be taken to be an act of bankruptcy. And we do farther declare that by the said voting it has been decided that this Company should be dissolved, and that such dissolution should not be taken to be an act of bankruptcy. " JAMES CROSBY, « Z. HUBBERSTY." On the receipt of such report the Chairman declared that the resolution for the dissolution of the Company, and also the resolution that such dissolution shall not be taken to be an act of bankruptcy, were carried in the affirmative. Mr. Matthew Dawson having been placed in the chair, an unanimous vote of thanks to the Chairman and Directors was passed, after which the meeting separated. Sept. 23,1846. H. G. WARD, Chairman. JAMES CROSBY,? Two of the Scru- Z. HUBBERSTY, > tineers. Witness to the signatures of Henry George Ward, James Crosby, and Zachary Hubbersty— J. F. Elmslie, 47, Moor- gate Street, Solicitor. TO BE LET, FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED, AND MAY BE ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY ASMALL Genteel House, LONGDON VILLA, late the residence of George Williams, Esq., situate near the Church, in the Parish of Longdon, in the County of Wor- cester, and adjoining the Turnpike Road half way between Worcester and Gloucester, 3 miles from Upton- on- Severn, 4 from Tewkesbury, 8 Malvern, and 10 Cheltenham. The House consists of Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Par- lour, a Best and Servant's Kitchen, Larder and excellent Cellars, four Best Bed Rooms, Dressing Rooms, and Servants' Attics, & c. — A good Garden, Stable, Coach House, and Brew- house, & c., with or without 3 Acres of Pasture Land; Rent moderate. The House is in excellent order, and very convenient. The Rent not so much the object as a Respectable Tenant. For Further particulars, apply to Captain W. Rayer, Hill- worth, Longdon, near Tewkesbury. AMOST desirable FARM TO BE LET, at Michaelmas next, consisting of 160 Acres of excellent Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAND, situate within Eight Miles of Gloucester, Ledbury, and Tewkesbury. For particulars apply to Messrs. Sewell and Newmarch, Solicitors, Cirencester. SNOOK'S APERIENT FAMILY PILLS. A MOST EXCELLENT MEDICINE FOR BLUOUS AND LLVER COMPLAINTS, INDIGESTION, GIDDINESS, Loss OF APPETITE, HEAD ACHE, HEARTBURN, FLATULENCE, SPASMS, COSTIVENESS, & C. THEIR Composition is truly excellent ; they do not contain any Antimonial or Mercurial Preparation what- ever, and do not require the least confinement or alteration of diet ( moderate exercise promotes their good effects); they seldom operate until ten or twelve hours after taken, and then very gently ; they destroy worms, purify the humours, restore the tone of the stomach, and remove most complaints occasioned by irregularity of the Bowels, becoming a restorative and preservative of health to both sexes, and to those of a costive habit, a truly valuable treasure. The Pills are now prepared by Messrs. BARCLAY and SONS, ( who have purchased the Receipt from Mr. Snook), whose Names are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each Box ; without which they cannot be genuine.— Sold in Boxes, at Is. J£ d. and 2s. yd, each. FLOCK of pure bred LEICESTER SHEEP, equal to any in the Country, including 80 Fat Sheep, 10 Fat Cows, and other Cattle; capital Cart Horses, in fine condition ; Implements in Husbandry of every descrip- tion ; neat HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, includ- ing Double and Single- barrel Guns, Blunderbuss, and Pistols; a PIANO- FORTE, by Broadwood ; LINEN, CHINA, GLASS; capital Eight- day Clock, Kitchen Requisites, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Casks, and numerous Effects, RIDGE WAY FARM, DODDERIIILL, one mile from Droitwich ; TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY HOBBS & SON, ON MONDAY aud TUESDAY, the 5th and 6th of OCTOBER, at Ten for Eleven, by the direction of the Executors of Mr. PERIvES, deceased, who have Let the Estate. MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE. IMPORTANT SALE of FREEHOLD LAND well adapted for VILLAS, on sites of peculiar beauty, with CHALYBEATE SPRINGS, at GREAT MALVERN, Worcestershire. MESSRS. HOBBS & SON HAVE the honour to announce to the Public that 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 OCTOBER, ( of which timely notice will be given,) at the BELLE VUE HOTEL, MALVERN, in suitable Lots which will be set out for the purposes of Building ;— All that 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 Malveru, 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 above 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 aud Griffiths, Solicitors, Birmingham; Mr. James Webb, Land Surveyor, and Messrs. Hobbs, both of Worcester. PATENT llALT & HOP EXTRACT, MANUFACTURED BY THE British National Malt Extract Company, OFFICE, 7, NICHOLAS LANE, LOMBARD STREET. FT* HIS COMPANY has been established for supply- J ing, on a large scale, the PATENT CONCENTRATED MALT AND HOP EXTRACT, for Exportation and Domestic Brewing. It has only to be dissolyed in hot water and fermented. Sold in Jars at Is- and Is. fid. each; and in Bottles for 9 to 18 Gallons, and upwards, of Ale at 6s. 6d. and 12s. 6d. each, by the Company, and at the following Agency Establishments :— LONDON— Pettv, Wood, and Co., 53, Threadneedle- street; Wix and Sons, 22, Leadenhall- street; Batty and Co , 15, Fins- bury Pavement; Deeastro and Peach, 65, Piccadilly ; Hockin and Co., 38, Duke- street, Manchester Square. BERKSHIRE— Cowslade and Co., Market- place, Reading; J. Dismore, 13, Bedford- road, Reading; George Cartee, 148, Castle street, Reading ; George Hill, Lambourn. CAMBRIDGESHIRE— J. Sergeant, Medical Hall, Linton ; John Brett, Soham. CHESHIRE— T. Bowers and Sons, Chester. DERBYSHIRE— George Wild, Derby; Paul Fletcher, Stavely, Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE— Richard Evans, Son,&. Hodgson, Exeter; R. K. Geldard, Exeter- street, Plymouth. DORSETSHIRE— E. Thornton, Broad- street, Lyme Regis ; R. Hopkins, Wimborne. DURHAM— George Robson, 4, Saddler- street, Durham ; John Ritson and Sons, 4, High- street, Sunderland ; E. Hodgson, 104, High- streCt, Stockton- on- Tees. GLOUCESTERSHIRE— Halgood and Wane, Northleach ; J. H. Holloway, 9, Clarence- street, Cheltenham; William and Richard Smith, Cirencester. HAMPSHIRE— Randall and Son, Southampton; E. Hollis, High- street, Botiey; W. A. Rogers, Alton. HEREFORDSHIRE— Edward Weymss, Broad- street, Here- ford ; William Middleship, High- street, Kington. HERTFORDSHIRE— John Wilding, Hitchin. KENT— E. and T. S. Wimble, Maidstone; Edward Cotton, 94, High- street, Rochester; W. Saward, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE— J. H. and S Johnson, 7, Church- street, Liverpool; George Carruthers, 7 & 8, New- street, Lancaster ; Thomas Standrinn, J, Piccadilly, Manchester; J. Sutherland, Post Office, Burnley; H. Whalley, Church- street, Clitherhoe; Thomas Green, jun, 298, North- road, Preston; John Har- greaves, Colne- LEICESTERSHIRE— Thomas Cooper, Chemist, Leicester; Henry Thorburn, Market Bos worth. LINCOLNSHIRE— B- Briggs, Louth ; W. L. Bass, New- castle Wharf, Gainsborough. NORFOLK— Stevenson and Matchett, Market- place, Nor- wich; F. Holmes, junior, Southtown; J. C. Dowsing, North Quay. Yarmouth. NORTHAMPTON— John Barringer, Parade. NORTHUMBERLAND— James Gilpin, Pilgrim- street, Newcastle- on- Tyne. NOTTINGHAM— John Barber, Long Row; C. Plumbe, Post Office, Sutton- in- Ashfield; William S. Weightman, Mar- ket- place, Mansfield. OXFORDSHIRE— H. Brown, 101, High- street, Oxford; William Heybourn, Chinnor. SHROPSHIRE— Richard Onslow, Cripple- street, Wem. SOMERSETSHIRE— Ferris and Score, Bristol; W. A. Woodiey, East- street, Taunton; James Nowlen, Chard; Richard Bown, Paulton. STAFFORDSHIRE— William Bailey, North- street, Wol- verhampton ; Thomas Lucas and Son, High- street, Stone. SUFFOLK— James Wick, Hadleigh; J. B. Cutting, Stow- market. „ m „ „ SURREY— S. Leggatt, Guildford; S. T. Bidwell, Post Office, Chertsey. SUSSEX— G. and James Sparks, Little Hampton ; VV. E. Baxter, 36, High- street, Lewes. WARWICKSHIRE— Philip Harris, 140, Digbeth, Bir- mingham; W. V. Wright, 45, Paradise- street; James Soden, 1, Jordan Well, Earl- street, Coventry. WILTSHIRE— William Walker, Malmsbury andTetbury ; Squarey and Co , Market- place, Salisbury; R. Hay ward, Chemist, Devizes- WORCESTERSHIRE— Lea and Perrins, Worcester- YORKSHIRE— Bolton Blanchard and Co., York ; Godfrey Wood, Woodhouse- lane, Leeds; Samuel Lambert, 19, White, friars- gate, Hull; Robert Adams, Selby; Thomas Wood Townend, Barnsley ISLE OF WIGHT— George Spearing, High- street, Ryde. ISLE OF MAN— William Smith, Great Nelson- street, Douglas. _ WALES— Thomas Walters, junior, 3, Temple- street, Swan- sea; R. W. Davies, 49, King- street, Carmarthen; W. G. W. Freeman, High- street, Tenby; James Mearns, Post Office, Presteign, Radnor ; John Williams, Grocer, Solva, Pembroke- shire. „ , , SCOTLAND— H. C. Baildon, 73, Princes- street, Edinburgh; J. Morrison and Son, Macduff; Alexander Rae, Banff. IRELAND— George Duff, 4, Eden Quay, Dublin; James Cairns, 68, Foyle- street, Londonderry. CHANNEL ISLANDS— VV. Wilson, 33, Commercial Arcade, Guernse . H. DIRCKS, Manager. OMBERSLEY COURT, Adjoining the Turnpike- road leading from Worcester to Kidderminster, Five Miles from the former. ANNUAL SALE OF FAT COWS, SHEEP, & c. MR. BENTLEY Will offer for unreserved SALE BY AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 1846, the Property of THE RIGHT HON. LORD SANDYS, 25 PRIME FAT COWS, and 70 SHEEP, Claiming the attention of Butchers, Graziers, and others. To commence at eleven o'clock. COUNTY OF WORCESTER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the PEACE for this County will be held at the SHIREHALL, Worcester, on MONDAY, the 19th day of OCTOBER next, at Eleven of the Clock in the Forenoon, when the County Business will be proceeded with in the order prescribed by the Rules of the Sessions. At Half- past Eleven o'Clock the business relating to the Assessment, Application, and Management of the County Stock and Rate, including the Police Rate, will commence; and all Persons having Accounts to pass, and whose attendance at Court is necessary, are required to be present at that hour. The Court will then receive the Reports of the Visiting Justices— the Finance Committee, including their Report as to the means of enforcing payment of County and Police Rates from Shell and other Extra Parochial places— the Hall and House Committee— the Police Committee— and of the Upton- upon- Severn Bridge Committee— to appoint a Committee of Justices, pursuant to the public notice given by the Deputy Clerk of the Peace, to carry the Act of 8 and 9 Vic., ch. 126, into operation in this County, and which was postponed at the last Midsummer Quarter Sessions— to appoint two Conductors, in or near Dudley and Worcester, for the Removal of Scotch and Irish Paupers, under the New Regulations and Scale of Allowances made pursuant to 8 and 9 Vic., ch. 117— and will next consider the following Motions :— Wm. Henry Ricketts, Esq., " That a Committee be appointed to Revise the Table of Fees to Justices' Clerks." The Rev. Anthony Berwick Lechmere, " That the Resolu- tion adopted at the last Epiphany Sessions, not to unite with another County in the erection of, or providing a Lunatic Asylum, be rescinded." [ 8 and 9 Vic., ch. 126. ], Also, to take into consideration an application from Messrs. Ricketts and Hastings, for a License to keep a Lunatic Asylum at Droitwich, for the reception of 105 insane persons ( male and female, j and to appoint Visitors and a Clerk thereto, pursuant to the Act of 8 and 9 Victoria, ch. 1- 00. Also, to appoint an Auditor of the Accounts of the Cattle Market at Worcester for the year ensuing. The High Constables to return the Jury Lists; and the Annual Return of Licenses of Dissenting Chapels, to be laid before the Court When the County Business has been disposed of the Court will hear Appeals and Motions. On TUESDAY Morning, OCTOBER 20th, at Nine o'Clock a. m., the Grand and Petit Jurors are required to be in attend- ance; and the Court, after disposing of any Appeals and Motions which may remain, will proceed to the Trial of the Prisoners. All persons bound by Recognizances will be called upon to appear, and all instructions to the Clerk of the Indict- ments must be given at his office by Eight o'clock a. m. on that Morning. Appeals to be tried at these Sessions must be entered with me, at my Office, in the COLLEGE YARD, before Nine o'Ciock on the Monday. The Clerks of the Petty Sessions are to forward all Deposi- tions, Informations, Recognizances, and Records of Convictions, with a correct list of such respective Documents, to me, at the Clerk of the Peace's Office, Shirehall, on or before Saturday, the 10th day of October next. C. A. HELM, D. C. P. Clerk of the Peace's Office, Shirehall, Worcester, Sept. 30th, 1846. N. B.— The Oaths of Qualification, & c,, must be taken before Twelve o'Clock. 1846. REVISION OF THE LIST OF VOTERS FOR THE WESTERN DIVISION OF WORCESTERSHIRE. PURSUANT to the Act of 6th Victoria, cap. 18, sec. 32, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ROBERT BRUCE CHICHESTER, ESQUIRE, Barrister at Law, duly appointed to Revise the LISTS OF VOTERS in the Election of Members of Parliament for the WESTERN DIVISION of Worcestershire, will make a Circuit of the said Division, and hold Courts for the purpose of REVISING the said LISTS at the several Times and Places hereinafter mentioned, viz.:— At UPTON- UPON- SEVERN, at the Coach and Horses Inn, kept by Luke Day, on FRIDAY, the 9th day of October next, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, for the Parishes of— Berrow Birtsmorton Bushley Castlemorton Chaceley Croome D'Abitot Earls Croome Eldersfield Hanley Castle Hill Croome Holdfast Leigh Longdon Great Malvern Little Malvern Maddresfield Mathon Newland Pendock Queenhill Ripple Redmarley D'Abitot Severn Stoke Staunton Upton- upon- Severn Welland At TENBURY, at the Oak Inn, on SATURDA Y, the 10th day of October next, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, for the Parishes of— Bayton Bockleton Eastham Hanley Child Hanley William Knighton- upon- Teme Kyre Magna Kyre Parva Lindridge Orleton Pensax Rochford ( Herefordshire) Sapey Pilchard Stanford Stockton Tenbury At STOURPORT, at the Townhall, on MONDAY, the 12th day of October next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, for the Parishes of— Abberley Upper Mitton Areley Kings Rushock Astley Rock Bewdley Ribbesford Chaddesley Corbett Shelsley Kings Clifton- on- Teme Shelsley Walsh Elmley Lovett Shelsley Beauchamp Hartlebury Shrawley Hillhampton Stone Kidderminster Borough Great Witley Kidderminster Foreign Little VVitley Martley Wolverley Lower Mitton IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER, at the Shirehall, on SATURDAY, the 17th day of October next, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, for the following Parishes and Townships situate within or contiguous to the City of Worcester, viz.: Saint Michael and Col- lege Precincts Saint Nicholas Saint Peter Saint Swithin Claines Saint John in Bedwardine Whistones, Tything of IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER, at the Shirehall, on MONDAY, the 19th day of October, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, for the Parishes of Saint Alban Saint Andrew All Saints Saint Clement Saint Helen and Block- house Saint xVlartin Acton Beauchamp Alfrick Bredicot Bransford Broadwas Broughton Hackett Churchill Cotheridge Crowle Doddenham Grimley Hallow Hindlip Holt Huddington Knightwick Kempsey Lulsley Martin Hussingtree Norton Juxta Kempsey Oddingley OmbeTsley Powick Spetchley Stoulton Suckley Tibberton Upton Snodsbury Warn don White Lady Astou Whittiugton Wichenford And the List of Voters for any Parish or Place not herein- before mentioned will be revised at the nearest Court. The Overseers of each Parish or Place must attend ( as required by the Act) at the opening of the Courts, at which the Lists of their respective Parishes are hereby appointed to be revised, and bring with them Copies of their Lists, and all Notices of Claims and Objections, and all other Papers they have received concerning the Registration of Voters for the Western Division of the County of Worcester. In wilful default thereof, they will be fined pursuant to the aforesaid Act of tilh Victoria, cap. 13, sec. 32. C. A. HELM, Deputy- Clerk of the Peace. Clerk of Peace's Office, Shirehall, Worcester, 23rd September, 1846. JFORCESTER 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 SHIRE 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 Toils as to the said Trustees shall seem meet, and to commence from such time as shall be then agreed upon. By order of the Trustees, JOHN BROOKE HYDE, Clerk. Worcester, 2nd September, 1846. 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: Deighton and Co., Stratford, and Eaton and Sou. Tewkesbury : Bennett, and Jenner. Ledbury: Bagster THB WOliCESTEESHlEli GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1846. ON SUNDAY NEXT, October 4, 1846, TWO SERMONS will be preached in ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH, by the REV. GEO. ELTON, Curate of Saint Martin's, in Aid of the Funds of the CHILDREN'S CLOTH- ING CLUB, belonging to the Sunday Schools of that Parish ; after which, Collections will be made for the Benefit of the Charity In the Evening, appropriate Anthems and Services will be sung by the Gentlemen of the Choir of Worcester Cathedral, who have kindly promised their assistance upon this occasion. Mr. DONE, Organist of Worcester Cathedral, will preside at the Organ, in the Evening. Service to commence in the Morning at Eleven, and in the Evening at half- past Six. BERROW'S WORCESTER JOURNAL of Thurs. day will contain a FULL REPORT of the WORCES- TERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL MEETING and DINNER, and also of others held in this district. May be had of the Newsmen and any Bookseller in the County. STOCKS.— At • io'ct.. Hank Stock 3 per Cent, lied Ann. 3 per Cent Cons Cons, for Account.... perCent. 1818 .... 3 per Cent. Red New 3J per Cent 3 per Cent. 1826...... Bank Long Ann India Stock India Bonds Excheq. Bills FRI. SAX. MON. TUES. WED, THURS 95} 95ft 95J 95 § ~ 95i 95 { 95* 9F> I 95 J 95{ 95s — — — ZI 258 258 259 22 p —- 14 p 15 l' 15 p 17 P 11 P 18 p TO CORRESPONDENTS. We cannot insert the letter of " Veritas" advertisement. except as an FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2, 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 APPREHENDED FAMINE. FORM OF PUBLIC PRAYER. His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, agreeably to the order of the Privy Council, has issued the following form of prayer to Almighty God for relief from the dearth and scarcity now existing in parts of the United Kingdom, owing to the failure of some of the crops of the present year. To be read in all churches and chapels of England and Wales, on Sunday, the 11th of October, and the two following Sundays:— " A, FORM OF PRAYER TO ALMIGHTY GOD. " O God, at whose bidding the earth, which sustaineth the life of man, hath withholden in parts of these islands the wonted provision of food, and turned abundance into scarcity, with draw, we beseech Thee, the judgment of which we are justly afraid, that the poor perish not by famine. We acknowledge, O Lord, that by our strifes and divisions, misuse of Thy gifts, and forgetfulness of Thy manifold mercies, we have justly deserved punishment. We have sinned; we have grievously sinned against| Thee. Yet knowing that Thou art full of compassion, we beseech Thee to pardon the offences of Thy people, to relieve the poor and the needy in their present necessities, and to give and preserve to our use the fruits of the earth in all its seasons. " But whatsoever may be Thy pleasure concerning us, give us grace to receive Thy dispensations, whether of judgment or mercy, with entire submission to Thy will; endeavouring to abate Thy displeasure by repentance,' and showing forth our sense of Thy goodness by faithfully keeping Thy command- ments. " Of ourselves, we are unable either to will or to do that which is acceptable in Thy sight. We therefore pray Thee so to open our hearts to the influences of Thy good Spirit, that, showing compassion and mercy each man to his neighbour, and bearing the burdens one of another, we may obtain of Thy favour the supply of our wants, and with hearts knit together in brotherly love, may partake of Thy bounties in peace and contentment, to Ihe honour and praise of Thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." The prayer is ordered to be read immediately before the Litany; and when the Litany shall not be read, before the prayer for all conditions of men. AGRICULTURAL MEETINGS.— Our columns this week again bear testimony to the activity and perseverance of the agricultu- rists under all their difficulties. The meeting of the Worcestershire Agricultural Association is holding here to day, and although the weather has been mostunpropitious, this could have no influence on the character of the exhibition of stock, which was brought into the show- yard before the rain began to fall. We have given in another page full particulars of this meeting, as far as the proceedings had been carried at the time when we went to press, and in an early second edition published to- morrow ( Saturday) morning, we shall report the proceedings of the dinner at the Star and Garter this evening. Next week will be another busy one with the agriculturists of this district. Tuesday is the day appointed by the Stewponey society for the annual exhibition of slock and implements, which, it is anticipated, will this year be much larger than any previous show. A general meeting of the members will also be held on that day, and, as usual, the business of the meeting will terminate with a dinner. On Thursday, the third annual meeting of the Bromyard Agricultural Society will beheld u'iderthe presidency of J. Freeman, Esq., of Gaines, the Rev. W. P. Hopton being the Vice- president. The ploughing matches in connection with this meeting take place on Monday next, in a field at Hogbatchi near the town, and the annual dinner will come off at the Falcon, on Thursday. We shall fully report the proceedings of both the Associations in our next GUARDIAN. In our fourth page will be found the list of premiums awarded by the Ledbury Agricultural Society at the annual meeting on Wednesday last. The dinner took place at the Feathers Hotelj at which, about 80 gentlemen, farmers, and tradesmen attended. The Rev. W. M. Kyrle, of Home House, occupied the chair, and the vice- chair was filled by Earl Sorners. A very pleasant evening was spent. NARROW ESCAPE OF THE QUEEN FROM AN ACCIDENT. — A few days since the Queen, the Prince, and their Royal visitors went out for an afternoon drive near Windsor Castle. The cavalcade was led by the Prince Consort, at the head of a numerous body of gentlemen on horseback, followed by a train of open phaetons, drawn mostly by very beautiful white ponies, and occupied by the Queen and the ladies of her Court. As they entered the Long Walk Prince Albert and the gentlemen dashed off to the turf, and went ahead considerably, whilst the phaetons, with the Queen and the ladies, continued on the carriage way. In the leading phaeton was the Queen and the Princess Royal of Prussia; the band struck up the air of " God save the Queen" so vigorously that the horses which drew the Queen's phaeton were startled and became restive. The band, however, still continued playing, and nobody attempted to moderate their loyalty until the Queen herself, evidently in great alarm, rose from her seat, and both by • voice and gesture seemed to implore them to cease. They did so, and remained silent whilst the Queen passed them in safety, and no accident ensued, which was fortunate, for the narrow way was so crowded with horsemen and the carriages of unthinking people, so intensely occupied in gazing at the Queen, that they forgot her safety, and made Tr extTcnreiy--( 3ifl&< raH-& r the Royal postillions to make way through the throng. ——— L. The Earl of Powis left town on Thursday, on his return to Powis Castle. It was expected that the marriage of Lady Charlotte Herbert, his Lordship's second daughter, with Mr. Montgomery, would have been solemnised on the 29ih ult., but we hear that the ceremony has been deferred until the middle of next month. The Countess Howe and her infant son are both pro- gressing as favourably as could be desired at Curzon House. It is said that on the baptism of the infant son of the noble Earl and Countess her Majesty the Queen Dowager will act as sponsor. Great preparations are making at Enville Hall, near Stourbridge, to celebrate the marriage of Lady Margaret Grey, sister to the Right Hon. the Earl of Stamford and Warrington, to Mr. Milbank, son of the late Sir Thomas Milbank, and nephew of the Duke of Cleveland. Lady Margaret is staying with Sir John and Lady Jane Walsh and at present no precise day is appointed for their union. ST. MARTIN'S.— Two sermons are announced for Sunday next at St. Martin's Church in aid of the Clothing Club connected with the parochial schools. The gentlemen of the Cathedral choir will give a selection of sacred music in the course of the evening service. SERMONS.— On Sunday last, after sermons at Ink- berrow church, by the Vicar, the Rev. G. R. Gray, the sum of 18/. 8s. l^ d, was collected on behalf of the Sunday schools belonging to that parish.— On the same day, sermons were preached in the district church of St. Edmund, Dudley, by the Rev. John Finley, M. A., Vicar of Studley, Warwickshire, and Chaplain to the Earl of Gainsborough, in behalf of the Sunday and Day Schools in connection with that district, when Jthe very handsome sum of nearly 50/. was collected, being the largest amount ever before obtained in this church for that purpose Also, on Sunday last, a very appropriate sermon was preached in Bromyard Church, by the Rev. T. M. Holland, Rector of Stoke Bliss, on behalf of the Female National School established in that town, when upwards of 14/. was collected on the occasion. THE MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.— It was currently rumoured in Ireland, during last week, that it was intended Par- liament should meet on the 4th November ( the day to which at present it stands prorogued) for the despatch of business. A letter from Dublin, dated Monday last, however, says it was confidently rumoured there on that day that Parliament will not meet in November, as was almost universally supposed it would, up to that afternoon. The following statement upon the subject appears in the Mail of Monday evening:—" Lord John Russell agreed with Lord Besborough as to the necessity of assembling Parliament forthwith, but the majority of the Cabinet overruled his Lordship's decision. Lord Grey and his party voted with the majority. Mr. Redington, Under- Secretary for Ireland, has left town for London. Mr. Redington's visit, no doubt, is connected with the state of this country. He can, of course, give Lord John Russell and his colleagues more general and useful information by being on the spot than he could possibly afford by means of epistolatory communications, trammelled, as they naturally must be, by official forms and absurd punctilio. This is not a time for indulging in the quirks of lawyers or the humbug of diplomacy." HIBERNIAN SOCIETY.— A meeting of this society will be held at the Natural History Rooms on Thursday next, which we hope will be fully attended and liberally supported, as this society, by distributing the Sacred Scriptures amongst the Irish peasantry, labours to supply the lamentable de- ficiencies of the Government Educational Board. WORCESTER HAR. MONIC SOCIETY— This useful and flourishing Society announces a performance of Mendelssohn's noble oratorio, St. Paul, at the City and County Library, to- morrow week, when we hope to see a very large attendance. Mr. Done, organist of the Cathedral, presides at the organ on the occasion, Mr. James D'Egville Jeads the band, and Mr. E. Rogers is the conductor. Further particulars will be found in our advertising columns. THE LATE HEREFORD MUSICAL FESTIVAL.— The collection for the charity now amounts to £ 840. In con- sidering the amount obtained this year, as compared with that in 1843, it must be borne in mind that the stewards contributed £ 10 each; the number being on the recent occasion six, instead of eight, causes a comparative loss of £ 20-, this, with the donation of £ 50 which the Queen Dowager gave in 1843, says the Hereford Times, explains the difference between the two collections. Kidderminster parish church is now closed, and the contemplated improvements are progressing rapidly. The late E. Rudge, Esq,, of Evesham, has by his will bequeathed the following legacies :— To the Worcester General Infirmary, £ 100; to the Evesham and Bengeworth Medical Relief Society, £ 200; to the Evesham National and Sunday Schools, £ 100 ; to the Evesham Infant School £ 100; to the Blind Asylum in St, George's- in- lhe- Fields, Mid- dlesex, £ 100; and to the Bath General Hospital, £ 100. THE NEW JUDGE.— It is probable, we bear, that the vacancy on the Bench, caused by the death of the late lamented Mr. Justice Williams, may be filled by Mr. Vaughan Williams.— Times. There is now to be seen iri the garden of Mr. Wheeler, of the Old Abbey, near Evesham, an apple tree, one part of which is in bloom and the other is bearing a second crop of fruit. SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.—• The half- yearly general meeting of the Worcester Deanery District Committee, in aid of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, was held at the Guildhall yesterday ( Thursday), at which the very Rev. the Dean of Worcester presided. It was stated by the Secretary, that during the year just concluded, there had been issued from the depository 580 bibles, 526 testaments, 1,372 prayer- books, and 16,547 bound books and tracts, being an increase of 97 bibles, and 151 testaments, above the circulation of the year preceding. It was further stated, that a considerable reduction had taken place in the prices of many of the Society's books, particularly of bibles, testaments, prayer- books, and some books for the use of schools. DODDERHILL SCHOOL. — The sclicol- hoiise newly erected near Wichbold, was opened on Wednesday, under licence from the Bishop of Worcester. A sermon by the Right Rev. the Dean was preached on the occasion. THE ATHENAEUM.— The autumnal season for the delivery of lectures, & c., commenced on Monday night, when an opening address was delivered by Dr. Maiden to the members and friends of this institution. In the course of his address the worthy Doctor read some extracts from Sir T. Browne's Religio Medici, pointing out and insisting that the study of nature was the study of religion. The diffusion of information was essentially a property of Christianity : heathenism could not boast of useful or benevolent institutions. Christianity at the very outset had viewed education as a most essential thing, by requiring sponsors at the baptism of children to guarantee a certain amount of it on their behalf. It was again recognised at the Reformation by the endowment of the noble Christchurch School in London. Indeed the laws could not be under- stood or appreciated without education. Unfortunately, until the enlightened exertions of Sir S. Romilly, Sir R. Peel, and others, had of late relaxed the system, the Government had punished offenders with rigour for their ignorance, but had given them no chance of becoming wise. The lower population were born, nursed, and educated in crime; and the trembling culprit, whom you saw at the dock, most probably first made use of his small dimensions by being pushed through a hole in a hen- roost by his mother to wring the necks of the birds; this had been too generally their education; and it was natural that " as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined." The doctor next commented on the utter inadequacy of the voluntary system as applied to purposes of education ; he said there was no lack of efficient teachers if they were properly paid, and not left to starve on the miserable salaries generally given them. The law on this subject must be compulsory. REVISION OF VOTERS' LISTS.— The revising barrister for the western division of this county ( R. B. Chichester, Esq.) has fixed his circuit for that division as follows :— He commences at Upton- on- Severn oil Friday next, October 9, at the Coach- and- horses, to revise the lists for the several parishes in that district as enumerated in the notice from the Deputy Clerk of the Peace which will be found in our advertising columns. On the next day he attends at Tenbury; and on Monday, the 12th, at Stourport. On Saturday, the 17th, the learned barrister will attend in this city to revise the lists for the several city parishes, and on Monday, the 19th, he revises at the same place ( the Shire- hall) the lists for the country parishes surrounding Worcester as enumerated in the notice before referred to. We would refer overseers of parishes to this notice, and especially call their attention to the following memorandum at the foot:— " The Overseers of each parish or place must attend ( as required by the Act) at the opening of the Court, at which the lists of their respective parishes are hereby appointed to be revised, and bring with them copies of their lists, and all notices of claims and objections, and all other papers they have received concerning the registration of voters for the western division of the county of Worcester. In wilful default thereof they will be fined, pursuant to the aforesaid Act of the 6th Vic., cap. 18., sec. 32." SOCIETY FOR THE RKLIEF OF CONVICTED PRISONERS. — According to arrangement, the annual meeting of this bene- volent institution was held on Saturday, at the County Courts. Among those present were the Hon. Gen. H. B. Lygon, M. P., in he chair, Sir J. Pakington, Bart., M. P., Mr. Taylor, M. P., Rev. Thos Pearson, the Hon. Secretary, Rev. J. Pearson, and R. Temple, J. Williams, W. 11. Ricketts, T. G. Curtler, Esqrs., « Scc. The report, read by the Hon. Secretary was expressive of hope and encouragement. During the past year nineteen adult prisoners ( seventeen male and two female) have been relieved from the funds of the society, and thus allowed an opportunity of redeeming their characters and becoming useful members of the community ; two boys have been restored to their parents with good hopes of reforming their early bad habits, by rescuing them from the iufluence of depraved companions. Letters had been written to the clergy to whose care the prisoners who had been relieved, had been respectively consigned, and answers had been received only in relation to eight of them, which were favourable, and two or three of them were very encouraging. Since the establishment, 96 prisoners had been relieved, and only two had been recommitted. The report was adopted, and thanks were voted to the hon. secretary and to the chairman. WORCESTER LABOURERS' FRIEND SOCIETY On Saturday last, the annual meeting of this association was held at the Shire Hall, at the close of the meeting of the Prisoners' Relief Society, Lord Lyttleton, Lord Lieutenant of the County, taking the chair. The report of the committee set forth that, on the application of Lord Lyttelton, 25 parishes had been removed from the operation of the Society and placed under that of the Stewponey Society ; there were still 142 parishes remaining, and the report embraced extracts from 32 replies to the Society's inquiries as to the operation and effects of the allotment system. These replies, with one or two exceptions, were of the most encouraging character, and the committee earnestly hoped that such beneficial influences would become more widely extended. Lord Lyttelton remarked that by means of the allotment system a moral and salutary influence over the labouring classes was gained, for that they dreaded nothing more than being deing deprived of their allotments. Sir J. Pakington spoke of the eagerness with which the garden lands were saught after at Droitwich. Mr. Curtler observed that many of the holders were not acquainted with the best mode of cultivating their allotments, and hence they did not reap anything like the benefit which ought to accrue to them. He suggested that some experienced person should be employed in going , round the various allotment districts and diffusing information on the subject. Ultimately it was agreed to circu- late books| containing the necessary instructions. The meeting then broke up. PRISONERS AT ASSIZES AND SESSIONS.— The Rev. Mr. Whitworth Russell, the Inspector of Prisons, in a report just issued, has the following remarks on the result of proceedings at assizes and sessions :—" Much interesting information will be found in the tables ( Statistics of Crime in England and Wales from 1839 to 1843), which show the result of proceedings at assizes and sessions. The different couuties of England furnish materials for very important investigations on the comparisons between alleged and proved criminality. The proportion of convictions and acquittals varies very greatly in the several counties. For instance, the proportion of the convicted to the committed prisoners iu 1839 rose in certain districts over others at a rate of no less than 79.1 per cent., and in 1843 to 43.4 per cent.; while the acquitted to the committed show the enormous difference of 486 per cent, in 1839, and of 156 per cent, in 1843, those counties being selected which show the extreme variations. In fact, the variations will be observed to be so great, and the increases and decreases so fluctuating, that they need no comment. They manifest serious defects in the existing system, and are deserving of a close investigation." DEATH BY DROWNING.— On Monday morning last a boatman named Henry Mann, aged about 26, was found drowned in the Stourport lower basin. He had been drinking with two other men at the Bell Inn, on Saturday night, and left with them, but had not since been heard of till he was found drowned. He appears to have had a blow on his temple. The men who were drinking with him are gone to Wolverhampton. MURDEROUS ASSAULT.— Two men named Richard Porter and Richard Yarnold, nailors, were on Monday committed by G. F. Iddins, Esq., for trial at the next assizes, for assaulting and attempting to murder Mr. John Packwood, farmer, at Bournheath, on Friday night, as he was on his way home. The prisoners desisted from the assault in coiisequence of a cart coming by, but afterwards attacked Mr. Packwood again, until his cries brought several persons to the spot; Mr. Packwood having managed to keep a firm hold of Yarnold till, with the assistance of policeman Checketts and Mr. Hanbury Wilson, who lives near the spot, both prisoners were secured. Mr. Packwood still remains very ill, from the usage he received. The prisoners are both married men, Porter having a wife and nine children, and Yarnold a wife and three. Fooo RIOTS IN DUNGARVAN.— THE PEASANTRY FIRED UPON, AND LOSS OF LIFE.— WATERFORD, SEPT. 29, FOUR, P. M. — The coach has just brought word that the military fired on the people at Dungarvan on yesterday afternoon, when several were wounded, two of whom died this morning. The Dragoons had been pelted with stones and other missiles. The multitude afterwards went to the house of Mr. Usher, of Cappa, which they attacked. The whole country between tins and Cork is in an awful excitement— groups in every part of the road, God knows how this rioting for provisions will end! Hocal ftatUsjap Intelligence The result of the Railway Legislation of 1846 is the passing of 213 bills for constructing new lines of railway, or adding branches to existing lines, and the capital which will be required for this purpose ( inclusive of the instalments already paid up) will be £ 30,545,054. Of the thirty or forty schemes which were promoted in connection with this district the bills for seventeen have received the sanction of the Legis- lature. The subjoined is a statement, compiled from official documents, of the bills for local railways which passed during the last Session of Parliament, and the capital which will be required for their construction :— FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. NAME OF BILL. Estimate of Expense. Birmingham, Wolverhampton, & Dudley Birmingham, Wolverhampton,) and Stour Valley ( Birmingham, Wolverhampton, f and Dudley Lines ) Birmingham and Oxford Junction Birminghan and Oxford Junc- tion, Birmingham Extension... Buckinghamshire ( Oxford and Bletc'nley Junction) Buckinghamshire ( Tring to Ban- bury) Midland ( Birmingham and Glou- caster Branches) Oxford, Worcester, and Wolver- hampton Portbury Pier and Railway Reading, Guildford, and Reigate P. ugby, Leamington, & Warwick Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, & South Staffordshire Junction... Shrewsbury and Herefordshire... Shropshire Union Railways and Canal, Chester and Wolver- hampton South StaffordshireJunction. with Branches, No. 1 South Wales, No. 2 Trent Valley, Midlands, & Grand Junction 700000 1040000 700000 300000 550000 200000 130000 220000 200000 736000 360000 750000 800000 1000000 492000 200000 420000 ! M oney Capital authorized Stock. ; to be i borrowed. 700000 1100000 700000 300000 600000 200000 130000 220000 200000 800000 360000 660000 800000 1000000 527000 200000 420000 233330 370000 233330 100000 200000 66665 43300 73000 66666 266666 120000 220000 266000 333333 183300 66666 140000 The sharemarket is extremely dull; the prices quoted below may almost be looked upon as merely nominal. Share i Railways, i Paid. Closing Prices. £. 100 25 20 50 20 ioo 50 25 20 20 Stock Aver. 40 Stock 20 20 50 25 25 20 50 20 20 Birmingham and Gloucester.. Do. New ( issueddis.) .... Birmingham andOxford June. Bristol and Gloucester Buckinghamshire Great Western Do, Half Shares Do. Quarter Shares Do. Fifths Leicester and Birmingham .. London and North Western.. London and South Western.. Manchester and Birmingham. Midland North Staffordshire Northampton, Ban. and Che!. Ox., Wor., & Wolverhampton Shrew., Wolv.,& S. Staf. Jim. Shrewsbury and Birmingham Shropshire Union South Wales Warwickshire and London .. Welsh Midland 100 129 - 17| 3U- 2 : 3i- 30 21 - 42s. ! i- 85 : 52 - 50 28 - 10 j 10 - 20 ! 11 - 22s. ! 1 - 100 190 - 41,6.10 69 - 40 75 - 100 137 - 42s.! 2s- 2 124 2i 24 42s. 5 42s. 2i Business Done. • 131 - 335 - 4 pm; 5 3 - 23 pm £ dis - 54 ex n - 30 ex n - 11 pm 20 - 12 pm - j dis - 200 - 71 - 77 -. 139 - 2i pm 199 69$ 5- 1 — i dis| 4J dis i pm i dis 14 uis 24 pm I dis 3| J THE WORCESTER LINES.— We have seen, says the Journal, a statement to the effect that the Great Western Company have sold their stock in the Oxford, Worcester, and Wolver- hampton Railway Company; and we are happy to be enabled to give an unqualified contradiction to the malicious fabrica- tion, which has evidently been concocted for the purpose of depreciating the value of the Company's stock. We hear that our city will next year be again the theatre of railway enterprise, as the Crewe project, which will connect Worcester with Shrewsbury, is to be revived, and there is some talk of a line between this city and Hereford. RAILWAY METROPOLITAN TERMINI.— The novel sight will soon be witnessed of many hundreds of men emploved in the very heart of London in the construction of a railway. The London and South- Western Company have now got possession of nearly all the property necessary for the exten- sion of their line to Hungerford- bridge, and preparations are making for commencing the construction of the works without delay. There will a magnificent station at Hungerford- bridge. The extent and style of the erection may be inferred from the fact, that its cost will exceed £ 100,000. The South- western Company, though making their principal station at Hungerford- bridge, do not mean to stop there, but are to extend their line to London- bridge, where means will be adopted to connect their station with that of the London and Brighton, the South- eastern, and the various other Com. panies, which have their termini on the east side of London- bridge. The extension to Hungerford- bridge is expected to be finished in eighteen months, and that to London- bridge in three years. Mr. Hudson has it iu contemplation to erect a new station at the Shoreditch terminus of the Eastern Counties, the estimated cost of which will exceed £ 150,000. STATISTICS OF RAILWAY ACCIDENTS.— According to the last report of the Railway Department of the Board of Trade, it appears that the total number of accidents during the last six months of 1840 was 28, with 22 persons killed, and 131 injured; in 1841, there were 29 accidents in all,- 24 killed and 72 injured; in 1842, 10 accidents, 5 killed and 49 injured; in 1843, 5 accidents, 3 killed and 3 injured. While the number of accidents was thus diminishing, the number of miles open, and still more the number of passengers travelling, were greatly increasing. Iu 1840 there were 1,330 miles open, in 1843 there were 1,798; in 1840 there were about 12,000,000 of passengers, in 1843 there were about 25,000,000. In 1844 there were 32 accidents, in which 10 persons were killed and 74 injured. During the first six months of 1845 there were 15 accidents, 2 killed and 30 injured. The ironmasters' quarteily meetings will be held at Walsall on the 6th of October, Wolverhampton the 7th, Bir- mingham the 8th, Stourbridge the 9th, and Dudley the 10th. The nailors of Bromsgrove have struck for an advance of prices equal to those of 18- 36, which the masters refuse to give unless thenailmasters of Dudley and Stourbridge will do the same. Tlie town of Bromsgrove is therefore in rather a disorderly state at the present moment. DISTURBING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES.— The following provision appears in the act o( last session ( 9th and 10th Victoria, c. 59) to relieve Her Majesty's subjects from certain penalties and disabilities in religious opinions:—" That from and after the commencement of this act ( August 18) all laws now in force against the wilfully and maliciously or con- temptuously disquieting or disturbing any meeting, assembly, or congregation of persons assembled for religious worship, permitted or authorised by any former act or acts of Parlia- ment, or the disturbing, molesting, or misusing any preacher, teacher, or person officiating at such meeting, assembly, or congregation, or any person or persons there assembled, shall apply respectively to all meetings, assemblies, or con- gregations whatsoever of persons lawfully assembled for religious worship, and the preachers, teachers, or persons officiating at such last mentioned meetings, assemblies, or congregations, and the persons there assembled." CAPTURE OF A POACHER.— In the month of December last, a notorious poacher, named Thomas Bufton, was convicted, before the Magistrates at Bromyard, of poaching on an estate at Much Cowarne, belonging to F. H. Thomas, Esq., of Hereford, and a warrant was made out for his commitment to the county prison for the term of two months. Since then, Superintendent Marshall, of Bromyard, and other officers in the county have used great exertions to capture the prisoner, but, up to Sunday week, he had contrived to play " bo- peep" with them, and to elude all their vigilance. On that evening, Superintendent Shead, of Ledbury, happened to get a clue to his " whereabouts," and proceeded to Froome's Hill, where, at night, he captured him. On Monday last that officer conveyed him to Hereford county gaol, where, under the warrant of commitment, he will have to serve the term of two months. SALE OF SHEEP.— The sale of Mr. Charles Large's sheep, at Broadwell, was held on Thursday, the 24th ult., Mr. Lyne, of the firm of Lyne and Cother, being the presiding auctioneer. The company was numerous, and from far and near. Lot 1 realized 26/. 5s., being bought to go to Ireland; lot 2, 23/. 2s.; and biddings were given for the whole number offered, with much spirit. We learn that one of the first two lots weighed upwards of twenty score. WELSH CATTLE. — During the last few days an immense number of beautiful cattle, of the pure black breed, have passed through this city, on their way to fatten on the marshes of Kent and Essex, showing a happy contrast to the last two or three years, during which time, in consequence of the shortness of the keep, scarcely a beast in comparison has been seen passing from Wales. FIRE AT MARTLEY.— At six o'clock on Wednesday morning a fire broke out in a cottage at Martley, the property of Mr. Daniel Davis. The cottager, Thomas Hinton, and his wife, had gone to work, leaving four children in the house, when one of the children took a candle up stairs to get some straw to light the fire from a store, the produce of their glean- ings, and it is supposed accidentally set fire to the bulk; fortunately, however, assistance being promptly rendered, and a good supply of water at hand, the fire was soon got under, but not until the bedding, and other articles of furniture, belonging to the poor cottagers, were much injured. Hinton and his wife are very industrious praiseworthy people. INCENDIARY FIRE.— On the night of the 24th ult., a fire broke out in a barn upon the farm of Mr. F. Styles, situate at Oldington, near Kidderminster; whereby the building and a quantity of wheat and straw and some implements contained therein were entirely consumed. The property was insured in the Norwich Union Office, but to what extent we are unable to state. The building is the property of the Right Hon. Lord Ward, and his Lordship has offered the sum of 50/., to which a like sum has been added by the Norwich Union Fire Office, and 20/. by the Association for the Prosecu- tion of Felons, Kidderminster Foreign, making in all 120/., as a reward for such information as may lead to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons who set fire to the same, as there is little doubt but it was the act of an incepdiary. MELANCHOLY DEATH.— Thomas Jones, ploughman to Mr. J. Marshall, of Harvington, and one of the competitors for the prizes offered by the Evesham Agricultural Society on Wednesday week, was taken ill before he had finished his task at Wickhamford, where the ploughing match took place, and being unabie to go home, he was lodged at the Cross Keys Inn, Evesham, where he received medical advice, but inflammation came on so violently that before two o'clock on Thursday morning he was a corpse, leaving a wife aud two children to lament his premature death. FRANCE. The Paris papers of Tuesday are filled with rumouis and surmises, in reference to the Montpensier marriage, and the nature of the remonstrance said to have been addressed by the British Government to the French Minister for Foreign Affairs on the subject. The Journal des Debats publishes details of the incidents which preceded the communication of the assent of Queen Isabella to the proposals of Don Francisco. It says, that English journalists ought to have known that the custom of the Spanish Court is, that the Queen consults her Ministers during the evening, and gives receptions during the night. It appears that some hours after quitting her Ministers on the 26th of August, her Majesty, having first visited her mother, recalled such of her Council as were within the precincts of the Palace, and communicated to them her determination to accept the hand of Don Francisco. It is added that the French Ambassador did not interfere in any way whatever. The Anti- Montpensier journals of France and Spain have given a colouring to these facts, from which they would have it appear that her Majesty was coerced into giving her reluctant consent on this occasion. The Presse has an article of some length, justifying the silence observed by the French Govern- ment during the progress of the negotiations, and controverting the rumour of an agreement between the two Governments at the Chateau d'Eu, said to have been entered into in the presence of the King of the French and the Queen of England. SPAIN. The latest accounts from Madrid are of the 24th ult. The Heraldo admits the communication of a note from Mr. Bulwer to the Spanish Government on the subject of the marriage of the Infanta. It describes the prospect of the succession to the Crown of the children of the Infanta as a " remote con- tingency, one which can scarcely be included among possible chances ;" and adds, as a proof that more importance has been attached to the note of the British minister than ought to have been, that Mr. Bulwer, after sending it in, desired to withdraw it. If the account of the suppression of all the opposition papers be correct, the Heraldo is secure from contradiction. The Infanta had recovered from her indisposition. " The formal demand for her hand ( says the Heraldo) will be made on the 25th. We should add that the Heraldo, on the part of the Government, professes to consider the protest of Don Enrique, and the escape of the Couiit de Montemolino, as matters of the least possible importance. Great military ope- rations are, nevertheless, making at Madrid. These precautions may be wise at all events; but there is little fear that Carlist insurrections will give much trouble to a Government protected as that of Spain now is by a well- paid and well disciplined army. The Duke de Montpensier and the Duke d'Aumale appear to have been received at Barcelona with the honours usually paid to Infantas. BREWING WITHOUT UTENSILS.— This is no less strange than true, and may very easily be tested by any intelligent housewife. A fine concentrated extract of Malt and Hop is now manufactured on a large scale, and may easily he obtained in every principal town throughout the country. When dissolved in hot water, it instantly affords brewers' wort of unexceptionable quality; and according as more or less water is added, it will yield either table beer or strong ale. The wort so prepared has to be worked with yeast iti the common way, about a quarter of a pound of yeast to nine gallons; and in a day or two is ready to bung down, and may be drunk as soon after as desired. An announcement on this subject will be found in our advertising columns. STEALING GUNPOWDER.— Yesterday week, at the County Magistrates' Office, Palace- yard, before F. E. Williams, Esq., Richard Weaver, a labourer, was charged by Richard Webb, a sub- contractor on the railway works near this city, with stealing a bag and 251bs. of gunpowder, intended for use in blasting rocks. The prisoner on Wednesday offered the gunpowder for sale to another contractor named Bamford, who proposed to meet him on the following morning, but in the meantime Bamford very properly gave information to Richard Webb, who accompanied him on the following morning to meet the prisoner, and having identified the property, Weaver was immediately given into custody. He was committed for trial at the sessions. SUDDEN DEATHS.— An inquest was held by Mr. Hughes, on Monday evening, at the Lion Inn, Upton Snodsbury, on Mr. Thomas Wrightson, farmer, aged 63, who died suddenly on Sunday morning, while sitting on a chair in the kitchen, after having gone round his farm as usual. He fell down and died almost immediately, having had no previous illness, except complaining of his heart. A verdict of " Died by the visitation of God" was returned. — On Saturday last, as Sarah Hibbs, of Kates Hill, was returning from Dandy- row, Dudley, where she had been taking a basket of coal, she suddenly fell to the ground; she was taken up insensible, and carried home, where she soon afterwards expired. BROMSGROVE PETTY SESSIONS.— At the magistrates' stiting at Bromsgrove, on Monday last, present— W. H. Ricketts, J. H. Galton, and C. Noel, Esqrs.— Elizabeth Churchill, of Redditch, prayed the bench to bind over her son Thomas to keep the peace towards her. Defendant was committed for want of sureties.— Edward Richards, of the Linthurst, was summoned by John Fellowes, one of the over- seers of the parish, for the non- payment of 4s. for a poor's rate. Ordered to pay, with 5s. costs.— William Webb, of Redditch, charged Stephen Wilkes with assaulting him on the race- course at Redditch races, last week. Mr. B. Taylor appeared for Webb; and Mr. Doogood, who appeared for Wilkes, admitted the assault and pleaded provocation. Fined 5s. and 8s. 6d. costs, which was paid.— Richard Biddle, a boy abont twelve years of age, of the parish of Feckenham, summoned John Bartlett, of the same place, for assaulting him on the 20th of September. Biddle said he was returning from school on the above day, and when passing the defendant's house, he came out and struck and kicked hitn. Bartlett admitted the assault, and pleaded in mitigation, that complainant had drowned a kitten belonging to him. Fined Is. 6d. costs.— Henry Bullingham, of Bromsgrove, summoned James Griffin, of the same place, for trespassing on land in bis occupation, nn Sunday, tho 20tU instant. Damage f d.; costs, 7s. 6.; allowed seven days to pay in, or seven days' imprisonment. PERSHORE PETTY SESSIONS.— On Tuesday last, before C. E. Hanford, F. Holland, and F. Eyston, Esqrs., Godfrey Smith, of Overbury, labourer, was charged by Mr. William Simmons, landlord of the Star Inn, Overbury, with maliciously damaging the outer door of his dwelling- house. The case was proved, and the defendant was fined 20s. and expenses.— Joseph Walker, of Fladbury, was fined £ 2 for an assault upon Jeremiah Hunt.— John Squires was fined 14s. 6d. for an assault on James Freeman, and Wm. Spires 8s. for an assault on William Willis. DUDLEY POLICE.— After the disposal of a number of disorderly cases at the police office, Dudley, on Monday last, three railroad " navigators" uamed William Smith, Thomas Evans, and John Roberts, were charged by Joseph Jewkes, the superintendent of the Dudley county police, with obstruct- ing him in the execution of his duty. Jewkes said he was going up Half- street on Sunday last, and saw the three prisoners, with five others, who were very drunk ; they were quarrelling. He went up to one of them, who called himself Richard Watkin Wynne, and told him and the rest to leave the street and go home. Wynne said he would not go, and used very bad language. Witness told him if he did not go he must make him. Witness then caught hold of him to take him to the station- house, when the defendant Roberts and his companions came up and rescued the man. Witness watched the tiiree defendants, and took them into custody one by one. There was a great crowd at the time, nearly 50 persons being congregated. The three defendants expressed their sorrow for what had taken place, and the Bench fined them each £ 5 and costs, and in default one month's hard labour. None of them could pay the money, and they were all committed for a month. THE DUDLEY COMMISSIONERS AND MR. MUSSELWHITE. — The dispute between Mr. Musselwhite and the Dudley Com- missioners is, it appears, not yet settled, a refusal having been made on the part of Mr. Musselwhite to give np the possession of his house and premises until his costs in the late action have been paid. The sum awarded by the jury has been offered to Mr. Musselwhite by the solicitors to the Commissioners, but it has been refused, and there appears to be little prospect of an amicable adjustment of the matters in dispute, which, in all probability, will lead to further litigation. REMOVAL OF THE WELLINGTON STATUE.— The long expected event of the removal of this equestrian statue from Mr. Wyatt's studio, in the Harrow- road, to the site selected for its reception, temporary or permanent, as the case may be, at the Triumphal arch, Hyde- park- corner, came off on Tues- day, and was, we are happy to say, accomplished without any disaster. Every street was thronged with an immense and almost incalculable multitude. Upon a stand erected iu Mr. Wyatt's grounds were assembled a large number of most dis- tinguished personages, including the Duchess of Kent, the Duke of Rutland, the Marquis of Londonderry, the Countess of Westmoreland, Lord and Lady Fitzroy Somerset, Lord II. Bentinck, Sir John Macdonald, Adjutant- General, Sir F. Trench, Mr. Borthwick, M. P., & c. The height of the statue from the ground to the crown of the hat is 27 feet, and its weight about 40 tons, being composed of the brass metal of guns taken by the noble Duke in his various campaigns, and which has been contributed by the Board of Ordnance for this purpose. The dray on which it was removed weighed 20 tons, and the task of withdrawing it from the studio was a work of time and labour, and was accomplished by means of haulage, the] ropes being manned by 100 of the Fusilier Guards, in fatigue dress. A few minutes after eleven the statue was fairly dragged into the open street, where it was received with the most tremendous cheering by the assembled crowds; nearly an hour more was consumed in turning the carriage into its proper track and in yoking the horses which were to drag it to its destination. These horses, 29 in num- ber, were driven by ten sturdy draymen in full professional costume, one wearing upon his breast a Waterloo medal. The horses were crowned with laurel and were yoked, with the exception of the two wheelers, three a- breast. AH having been prepared, the police with some difficulty cleared a passage, and at five minutes past twelve o* clock the cortege set out amid loud and continued cheering. The cortege arrived at Hyde- park- corner at half- past one. At Apsley House the cheers were renewed vociferously, and here a distinguished party was assembled to witness the installation of this tribute to the prowess of the noble proprietor; amongst them were her Majesty the Queen Dowager, the Princess of Prussia, Prin- cess Mary, Prince George, Earl Howe, Countess of West- morland, Lord C. Wellesley, & c. After a tedious and toil- some day's labour, the workmen succeeded on Wednesday in safely placing this great statue on its pedestal. Up to three o'clock, they were engaged in making all the necessary arrangements, preparing all the machinery, regulating the tackle, windlasses, & c., and properly affixing the ropes and cable slings by which the immense mass was to be per- pendicularly raised to the desired height. The ascent was accordingly commenced a little after that hour. However, four hours had nearly elapsed before the statue had attained the requisite elevation. About half- past eight the riggers began to mount the ladders and " man the yards" and soon after, the large moveable platform aloft, on which were the windlasses, by which the statue was. carried up, commenced its horizontal locomotive efforts, and before nine o'clock the platform, statue, and all, had been backed westward, and the precious burden fairly landed on its proposed site. A great concourse of visitors during the day, aDd to a late hour of the night, thronged the ueighhbourhood. DEATH OF EARL WALDEGRAVE.— We have to announce the death of Lord Waldegrave; it took place on Monday last, at the family seat in Somersetshire. Leaving no family, the noble deceased is succeeded by his uncle, the Hon. Captain Waldegrave, R. N., C. B., now the Earl of Waldegrave, whose eldest son, Viscount Chewton, married Miss Pym, and his daughter, Lady Maria, married William Brodie, Esq., second son of Sir Benjamin Brtfdie, Bart. George Edward Walde- grave, Earl Waldegrave, county of Northampton, Viscount Chewton, and Baron Waldegrave, of Chewton, in the county of Somerset, and a baronet, was born February 8th, 1816; he succeeded his father as seventh Earl, 30th July, 1835; married, 28th September, 1840, Frances Elizabeth Anne, daughter of John Braharn, Esq., and widow of John James Henrv Waldegrave, Esq. The family name was anciently written Walgrave; it is derived from a place in Northampton- shire, and we find so far back as the year 1205, John de Walgrave serving the office of the sheriff of London. The present Earl was born in 1788, and married on 10th August, 1812, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Samuel Whitbread, Esq., who died March 1st, 1843. ^ porting, UPTON- UPON- SEVERN RACES. This annual meeting came off, as stated in our last, on Friday. The attendance was, perhaps, not so numerous as we have seen it; but among the number we noticed Gen. Lygon, M. P., F. W. Knight, Esq., M. P., W. Dowdeswell, Esq., M. P., J. Dowdeswell, Esq., Hon. William Coventry, Capt. Allen, E. G. Stone, Esq., Major Martin, J. L. Charlton, Esq. The sport was good, as will be seen from the following return :— The Selling Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added; three- year- olds to carry 7st. 101b.; four, 8st. lllbs.; five, 9st. 41b.; six and aged, 9st. 101b. ; heats, once round and a distance. Mr. Waring's Rosa, 4 yrs., 8st. 131b ( T. Carlisle) 0 1 1 Mr. Oliver's Teresa, 5 yrs., 8st. 61b 0 0 2 Mr. Flintoff's The Rhine, 6 yrs., 8st. 4lb 1 0 3 Mr. Charlton's b. f. by Talleyrand, 4 yrs., 7st. 4lb 0 2 dr Mr. Turner's Charity, 6 yrs., 8st. 101b 3 0 dr Mr. Davenport's Florine, 4 yrs., 8st. 31b 2 dr Mr. Webb's Amazement, 4 yrs., 7st. 41b 0 dr Mr. Pearce's Foxberry, aged, 8st. 61b 0 dr Betting— First heat— 2 to 1 agst the Rhine ; 3 to 1 agst Teresa » and 4 to 1 agst Charity or Florine. Florine, as usual, rushed off with the lead, Amazement second, Foxberry third, and the ruck well up, Teresa and Talleyrand waiting. When half way round the Rhine took the lead, and won easily. Betting Second heat The Rhine agst the field; 3 to 1 agst Rosa. Charity and Rosa was well placed in the start, and the other three were far in the rear; round the top turn Rosa went in front, and the pace was made strong, all coming well in a string, with Talleyrand taking second place at the bridge. Rosa having disposed of Charity, went ou with a strong lead ; Talleyrand endeavoured to make up lost ground ineffectually, the grey winning easily by a length. Third heat— Rosa made all the running, and won cleverly by a length. The Upton Stakes, a Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 30 sovs. added, 5 ft., or 3 only if declared. Second horse to save his stake. Winner to pay 51, to the fund. Heats, about one mile and a half. Major Martin's Trifle, 5 yrs., 7st. 121b ( Denman) 13 1 Mr. Cowper's Roebuck, 4 yrs., 8st. 121b 2 1 2 Sir H. Fleetwood's Forest Flower, 4 yrs., 7st. 71b 0 2 0 Mr. Holman's Chevy Chase, 4 yrs., 7st. 31b 0 dr Mr. Kent nas Thurgerton, 5 yrs., 7st. 121b dr Mr. Evans's Redstreak, 4 yrs., 8st. 121b dr Betting— First heat— Roebuck agst the field ; 3 to 1 agst Trifle; 4 to 1 agst Forest Flower. Roebuck went away with the lead, was headed by Chevy Chase at the lower part of the course by Severn- side, when Trifle went in front, and won easily by a couple of lengths. Second heat— Forest Flower, with Roebuck in attendance, made the running, Trifle in the rear. About a mile from home, Roebuck went up, made the pace good, and won cleverly by a neck only. Third heat— Roebuck made the running to the lower turn, when Trifle took up the lead and won cleverly. The merited popularity of Major Martin was clearly shown by the shouts of applause which followed the announcement of the result of this race; it being almost the only instance where the owner of a horse connected with the town has been fortunate enough to be a winner. The Hack Stakes of 2 sovs. each, and 10 added. Winner to be sold for 25 sovs. Second horse to save his stake. Heats. Mr. Webb's Amazement, 4 yrs., 9st. 21b ( Denman) 1 1 Mr. Pearce's Foxbury, aged, lOst. 71b 2 2 Mr. Williams's Master Thomas, aged, lOst. 71b 3 dr Mr. W. Lechmere na. The Navy Captain, aged. lOst. 7lb 4 dr First heat— Foxberry made the pace merry, The Navy Captain laying last, but sufficiently well up to save his distance. Amazement won by a length. Second heat— The Captain held the lead to the far turn, when his lordship closed with him, and won cleverly by half a length. The amusements closed with a spirited 3et- to between Master Thomas and the Navy Captain, the winner to be entitled to both nags, in— A MATCH. Mr. Wm. Lechmere nas Navy Captain, aged ( H. Darling) 1 Mr. G. William's Master Thomas, aged 2 Master Thomas was winning but broke down. The Steward's Ordinary took place at the White Lion Inn, where about thirty sat down to a very excellent dinner provided by Mr. Moss. A liberal subscription was entered into for next year, including several nominations for the Upton Stakes, and Major Martin kindly accepted the office of Steward, PERSHORE RACES. The Pershore Races took place on Tuesday, and J. Y. Bedford, Esq., the Steward, being absent from home, E. Marriott, Esq. officiated in that capacity. The attendance was tolerable for the place, and the sport was good. The following is the return of the sport: The Pershore Stakes, of 5 sovs. each, with 20 sovs. added. To carry 12st. each, the winner to pay 31. to the fund, and to be sold for 100L if demanded in the usual way; if entered to be sold for 80Z., to carry list. 7lbs. ; if for 60Z. list., and if for 501., lOst. 71bs. Mr. Read's ch. m. Charity, 6 yrs., half- bred to be sold for 50 sovs. ( Turner) 1 Mr. Hankins' br. m. Teresa, 5 yrs. eld, to be sold for 50 sovs. .. 2 Mr. Oakey's b. m. Valeria, 4 yrs. old, to be sold for 50 sovs .... 3 Won easily, after several changes in the race with Teresa. The Avon Stakes of 3 SOYS, each, with 15 sovs. added. Heats about one mile and a half, 3 yrs. old, to tarry 8ot. lOibs. ; 4, 9st. lOtbs. ; 5, lost. lOlbs.; 6 and aged, list. 71bs. The winner to be sold for 50 sovs. if demanded in the usual way. Mr. Oakey's b. m. Veleria, 4 yrs ( Chesswas) 1 w. o. Mr. Webb's b. m. Amazement, 4 yrs 2 dr Mr. Hankins' br. m. Teresa, 5 yrs 3 dr First heat Valeria won by a neck, after a fine race. Teresa a good third. The Hurdle race of 2 sovs. each, with 10 sovs added. Open to horses belonging to persons residing within 10 miles of Pershore. Heats about one mile and a half. The winner to be sold for 501. if demanded in the usual way. Mr. Taylor's nas. ch. g. Protectionist, 5 yrs. list. lOlbs.( Taylor) 1 1 Mr. Mytton's ch. g. Dandy, 4 yrs. lOst. lOlbs 2 2 Mr. H. C. Laugher's ch. m. Miss Foster, lOst. lOlbs 3 3 Protectionist proved himself a good nag, winning with an extra stone the first heat by a head, and finished the second heat by a length in advance of the favourite ( Dandy). A Hack Race of 1 sov. each, with five sovs. added. Heats about one mile. Catch weights. The winner to be sold for 20 sovs. if demanded in the usual way. Mr. Webb's b. m. Amazement, 4 yrs ( Heavens) 0 2 11 Mr. Pearce's br. c. Joe Banks, 3 yrs 0 1 2 2 Mr. Arkwell's b. or br. g. Fickle, aged 1 3 3 3 Mr. H. Pruen's Naval Captain 2 0 0 dr Mr. C. S. Green's b. f. Miss Doe 3 dr Mr. Dadges's ch. h. the Stranger 0 0 dr Mr. Badger's ch. m. Madame Grisi 0 0 dr In the first heat, Amazement had a strong lead to the road, where she bolted up to the town, when Fickle and Miss Doe went up together and were joined by Naval Captain. Fickle won easily. Amazement lost the second heat by a week, but won the third and fourth easily. BROMYARD RACES. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30. These Races were revived under the skilful management of William Vevers, Esq., and gportsmeu of the neighbourhood. There was a good attendance of turfites of the surrounding country, and the sport was of a fair quality. The weather was favourable throughout the day, and the course was well kept by Mr. Devereux. The Broxash Stake of 3 sovs. each, with 20 added. Heats, once round and the length. Mr. Warren's g. m. Rosa, 4 yrs. 8st. 131b ( Carlisle) 3 11 Mr. Evans's ch. g. Redstreak, 4 yrs. 8st. 131b a 3 2 Mr. JDavenport's b. m. Florine, 4 yrs. 8st. 71b 4 2 dr Mr. Sheppaid's b. m. Forest Flower, 4 yrs. 8it. 131b 1 4 dr Union Jack and The Emperor were drawn. 1st Heat won on the post by a neck, after a severe struggle. 2nd Heat won easily. 3rd Heat won easily. The Hurdle Race of 3 sovs. each, with 20 sovs. added; heats, once round and the length; three leaps in each heat. Mr. Holman's Chevy Chase, 4 yrs, to be sold for 40 sovs, 9st ( Archer) 1 1 Mr. Luke's Union Jack, 4 yrs, to be sold for 60 sovs, 9st 41b.. 2 2 Mr. Vever's Very Bad, 6 yrs, to be sold for 40 sovs, 9st 131b.. 3 0 Mr. Scott's Adrian, aged, to be sold for 40 sovs, 9st 131b .... 0 3 Mr. Edward's The Nun, 5 yrs, to be sold for 40 sovs, 9st 71b.. 0 0 Mr. Webster's True Blue, aged, to be sold for 30 sovs, 9st 101b 0 0 First heat, Chevy Chase won easily; second, cleverly. The Hack Stakes of 2 sovs. each, with 10 sovs. added; heats ; once round and the distance. Mr. Holman's br. g. Chevy Chase, 4 yrs, to be sold for 30 sovs, ( Archer) 1 1 Mr. Price's ch. m. Glideaway, 5 yrs, for 20 sovs, 9st 121b .... 2 2 Mr. Luke's ch. g. Union Jack, 4 yrs, for 50 sovs, lOst 91b.... 0 3 Mr. Vever's b. m. Very Bad, 6 yrs, for 30 sovs, iOst 121b .... 3 dr Both heats won easily. A correspondent, writing on the subject of this meeting, says—" It is some years since Bromyard Races afforded such sport as they did upon this occasion. A gloom has for the last year or two hung over them which has threatened to annihilate them altogether, and blot them from the page of our annual sports. Many of the former supporters have withdrawn their patronage, and the stakes have diminished in number and value. Some old and staunch supporters were never- theless to be found upon this occasion, who, in spite of almost insurmountable difficulties, were determined to keep up the old sport while a Steward could be found to countenance the meeting and a horse to run over the ground. The result has produced a day's sport of the first order. The weather was most auspicious. There was a numerous company, both on horse and foot, and a strong sprinkling of private carriages from Hereford, Worcester, Malvern, Cheltenham, and the surrounding neighbourhood. The Steward's Ordinary, at the Falcon Hotel, was well attended, and the whole passed off with eclat." NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING. TUESDAY. The Hopeful Stakes, of 40 sovs. each, h. ft.; for two- yr- old colts, 8st. Tib.; fillies, Sst. 51b. The last half of Ab. M. Twenty- three subs. Colonel Peel's Isis ( Nat) i Mr. Mostyn's Vice Consul 2 Mr. Philliinore's Reminiscence ( 3lbs. extra) 3 Lord Exeter's f. by Hetman Platoff. * Mr. Griffith's Lady Lift ( 31bs. extra) 5 Betting.— 11 to 8 on Reminiscence, and 3 to 1 agst Vice Consul. Isis jumped off with the favourite, but immediately taking the lead, kept it to the end, and won by a length, Vice COMUI getting the second place half way down the hill, and beating Reminiscence by half a length. Grand Duke Michael Stakes of 50 sovs. each; three- yr- old colt*) Sst. 71b.; fillies, 8st. 31b. A. F. Tweuty- five subs. Colonel Anson's lago ( F. Butler) l Mr. W. Scott's Sir Tatton Sykes 9 Lord Exeter's St. Demetri 3 Lord Albemarle's Smuggler Bill 4 Betting,— 2 to 1 on Sir Tatton, and 5 to 2 agst lago. Smuggler Bill took the lead at starting, and maintained it for a quarter of a mile. The running was then taken up by the favourite, lago lying away from him until half way up the hill, where he went up, headed the crack three or four strides from home, and the latter having run out at the finish, he won by a length. Run in 2 mill. 16 sec. The Buckenham Stakes of 300 sovs. each, h. ft. Four subs. Colonel Peel's King of Naples walked over. Match, 200, h. ft., B, C.— Mr. Mytton's Auricula, 7st. 111b. ( White- house), beat; Duke of Bedford's Leopard, Sit. lib, Betting 3 to 1 on Leopard. Won by two lengths. W EDFESDLFI Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each. D. M. Five nibs. Mr. Peinberton's Best Bower, 5 yrs. 7st.. 21b ( Pettit) 1 Mr. Philmore's Skeleton. 5 yrs. Sst. lib 2 Mr. Mertou's African, aged, Sst. 81b 3 Plate of £ b0. D. I. Mr. Pemberton's Best Bower, 5 yrs P) ettit) 1 Colonel Synge's Mount Callan, 3 yrs * Lord Albemarle's Beaumont, 5 yrs. 3 Mr. Drake's Glory, ( late Bold Archer,) 3yrs * Mr. Neville's Nutleaf, 3 yrs 5 The St. Leger8takes of 26 sovs. each, for thre e- year- olds ; colts 8st. 71b.; fillies, Sst. 51b. D. I. Eightsubs. Lord E. Russel's Sting ( Butler) 1 Lord Orford's Footstool * Lord Lonsdale's Joy 3 Mr. Peinberton's Tugnet * Betting,— G to 4 agst Sting, 7 to 4 agst Footstool, 5 to 1 agst Joy. and 7 to 1 agst Tugnet. Tugnet made the running to the Duke's Stand, where he bolted; and Footstool, who had followed him, toolt the lead, Joy waiting 011 him to within half a distance, where Sting: went up to Footstool, ran with him a few strides, headed him in the cords, and won by half a length. THURSDAY. The Town Plate of ^ 50, for three- year- old colts, 8st 71b, and fillies Sst 31b. D. I. Colonel Synge's Mount Callan ( Bartholomew) I Sir J. Hawley's Humdrum 2 Lord Albemarle's Radulphus S Match.— 1O0, h ft. First half of Ab. M. Mr. Mostyn's Vice Consul, 2 yrs, Sst 71b ( Nat) 1 Duke of Bedford's Black Cat, 3 yrs, 8st 3lb 2 Match 200,50 ft. T. Y. C. Duke of Bedford's Paragone, 8st 7lb ( Robinson) 1 Mr. Merton's Missed Stays, 5st71b 3 The Rutland Stakes, of30sovs each. for two- year- old colts, Sst71b ; and fillies, 8s121b. From the turn of the lands in. Twelve subs. Mr. Mostyn's Slander, 3lbs extra ( W. Abdale) 1 Mr. Stephenson's Doctrine, 3lbs extra .......... a...... 8 Lord Exeter'sf by Hetman Platoff— Galata „ 3 Colonel Peel's Palma * Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. Rutland Stakes Course. Winner to be sold for ^ 70, & c. Five subs. Mr. Fords The Attorney, i yrs ( J. Howlett) 0 I Mr. Cooper's Caen, 6yrs O 3 Mr. Greville's Deerchase, 3 yrs 3 Mr. C. Daley's Marble Maid, 2 yrs 4 A dead heat between The Attorney and Caen. The other two beaten several lengths. Deciding Heat.— 6 to 5 on The Attorney, who won easy. The Queens Plate of 100 guineas. R. C. Mr. Moore's Wolfdog, 4 yrs ( Nat) 1 Sir J. Hawley's Bravissimo, 3 yrs 3 Lord Albemarle's Little Vulgar Boy, 3 yrs 3 Mr. Drinkald's Ohio, 3yrs ... 4 LATEST CESAREWITCH BETTING.— 10 to 1 agst Jonathan Wild ( t), 10 to 1 agst Tom Tullock, II to 1 agst The Baron, 15 to 1 agst Sir Tatton Sykes, 18to 1 agst Sting, 20to 1 agstKesheng ( t), 20to 1 agst Terrier ( t), 25 to 1 agst Jenny Wren, 25 to 1 agst Giantess, 50 to 1 agst Wolfdog ( tJ. WOBCESTER GRAND STEEPLE CHASES. The entry for the grand Stake closed yesterday ( Thursday) with 41 horses nominated. We subjoin their names, and think it would bo no difficult matter to pick out from them a large field of starters:—, Mr. J. P. Preston's br m Brunette, aged Mr. A. Mc Donough nas Robin Adair Mr. J. Mason nas ch g Mercury Mr. J. Elmore nas ch g Jacob Faithful Mr. J. Tilbury's ch g Culverthorpe Mr. C. Beville's ch g Lattitat Mr. C. Bevitle's br g Ragman Capt. Barnett's b h Marengo Mr. Dixon nas b m Very Bad Mr. E. Sparrow nas Carlow Mr. T. Clutterbuck nas Mameluke F. W. Knight, Esq., M. P., nas ch g General Gilbert Hon. Humble Dudley Ward nas br g Salute Mr. G. P. Dodson na3 Obed Mr. C. Salisbury na3 Bold Davy Mr. C. A. Parker's b g Little Cover Hack Mr. J. Bosley nas b m Sparta Mr. G. E. Wall nas br h Pharoah Mr. T. Oliver's Vanguard Mr. W. Peel nas ch g by Belshazzar Mr. H. Chellingworth nas br g Chevy Chase, 4 yrs Sir W. Don nas Commodore Lord Strathmore's ch h Switcher Ditto ditto b h Tom Pipes Mr. Pulestone nas br h Sacrifice Mr. Harrison's b g Little Tommy Mr. Skirving's b g Christopher North Captain Boyd's b g Mahomet Mr. C. Higgins' b g Pioneer Mr. T. Morris's ch g Tamworth Mr. Moseley's b g Jerry Mr. Stapleford's Gilrag Mr. Oldaker's b h Lucifer, aged Mr. Anderson's Cigar Mr. Lambden's b g Albert1 Mr. Liddell's ch g Profligate Mr. J. P. Williams' br g Nimble Harry, late Why- Not Mr. Vever's ch h Little Tommy Mr. C. Smith nas ch g Tramp Mr. Rogers nas ch g The Page Mr. Davenport's b g Thargerton, half- bred PHEASANT AND PARTRIDGE SHOOTING.— Pheasant shooting com- menced yesterday ( October 1,) and with very good success Tha loug- tails are plentiful this year, and sportsmen will have better sport with these than they have yet had with partridges. An " old shot," who is visiting some of the most celebrated game counties justly complains of the modern innovation in gi- ntlemen sportsmen wearing all manner of coloured shooting jackets, chequered plaids & c. He iecommends recurrence to the good old fashion, and observes, " Whether partridge or other winged game are the object of pursuit, attention should be paid to the colours of theshootine dress. Green is allowed to be the best in the early part of the season while the leaves are on the trees. Should the sportsman be clad in a glaring colour when the face of the country retains its verdure, the game will perceive bis approach more easily and from a greater distance, A dark grey would, for the same reason, be proper for the winter; or some other colour approaching that of the dead or withering leaf." STOURPOUT CLUB.— The members of this Club met on Tuesday last for a day's play to wind up the season. Wickets were pitched about noon ; sides were chosen. The day was remarkably fine, and some excellent play was shewn on both sides. Play was continued until five o'clock, and all felt pleased to think they had terminated the season w ith so interesting a game. About seven o'clock a few of the members sat down under the able presidency of J. Chelling- worth, E « q., to partake of dinner, served up in good style by the worthy host and hostess, at the Swan Inn. After a most pleasant evening the party separated in good spirits, with hopes of a greater reunion at the next anniversary, and trusting the Stourport Club will, by perseverance and integrity, ever enjoy the high position it now holds in this county. CORN AVERAGES.— General average prices of British corn for the week ended Oct. 1, 1846, made up from the Retuins of the Inspectors in the different cities and towns in England and Wales per imperial qr.— Price: Wheat, 53s Id; Duty, 8s Od; barley 36s lOd, 2s ; oats, 23s 7d, ls6d; rye, 35s 7d, 2s 0d- beans 42s 7d* 2s Od; peas, 45s Od, 2s Od. KIDDERMINSTER, OCT. 1.— Wheat, 6s 8d to 7s < 3d; malting barley, 5s to 5s 6d; oats, 3s 4d to 4s 2d ; rye, 3s 10s to 4s fid • beans, 5s 4d to 6s 2d ; and peas, 5s 4d to 5s lOd per bushel. ' BIRMINGHAM, SEPT. 29.— Best hay, £ 4 per ton; new ditto, £ 3 5s per ton; straw, £ 2 10s per ton; clover, £ 3 per ton • packing straw, £ 2 5s. * SMITHFIELD, SEPT. 29.— Meadow Hay, £ 2. lOs. to to £ 3 18; clover ditto, £ 3 10s to £ 5; a2d | Straw, £ 1 7s to £ 1 10 « per load. Trade very dull at drooping prices. WORCESTER HAY, SEPT. 26.— Best old hay, £ 3 3s to £ 3 17s 6d ; new hay, £ 2 15s 6d to £ 3; straw, £ 1 15s to £ 1 17s 6d. A moderate supply of both hay and straw, and met by a fair dexnandi BIRTH. Sept. 26, at Albany Terrace, the wife of William Grimshaw, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Sept. 21, at Little. Birch, Herefordshire, Mr. Henry French, to Mrs. Eliza Sessions, of Ledbury. Sept. 22, at King's Norton, by the Rev. T. H. Mynors, the Rev. Alexander Hunter, third son of the late David Hunter, Esq,, to Mary Susanna, eldest daughter of the late R. E. E. Mynors, Esq., of Heatherook Hill, in this county. Sept. 22, at Solihull, Warwickshire, by the Rev. N. Stephen- son, W. Griffin, Esq., surgeon, Ledbury, to Charlotte M. A. only child of C. Curtis, Esq., of Solihull. Sept. 23, at Lvndhurst, by the Rev. Charles Lushington, Frederick A. Lushington, Esq., Bengal Civil Service, youngest son of Sir Henry Lushington, Bart., to the Lady Margaret Julia Hay, youngest daughter of William. 15th Earl of Erroll. Sept. 54, at Colwall Church, by the Rev. F. Custance, Mr. Thomas Pitt, of Bosbury, to Mary, youngest daughter of th ® late Mr. John Harford, of Colwall, Herefordshire. Sept. 25, at Belvoir Street Chapel, Leicester, by the Rev. J. P. Mursell, Mr. W. S. Darkin, late of this city, to Miss Elizabeth Cockshaw, of the former town. Sept. 27, at Cradley Church, Herefordshire, by the Rev. George S. Munn, Mr. George Charles Richards, of Droitwich, to Mary, third daughter of Mr. William Trehearn, of the same place, currier. Sept. 29, at Claines Church, by the Rev. W. Davis, Mr. H. J. Powell, wine merchant, of the Cross, to Catherine Louisa Hervet, daughter of Mr. L. H. D'Egville, late of this city. Sept. 29, at Bucklesham, Ipswich, by the Rev. L. B. Cubitt, Marcus William, son of Marcus John Annesley, Esq., late of Oakley, county Down, and grandson of the late Hon. and Very Rev. Dean of Down, to Frances Elizabeth, widow of Henry Hordern, Esq., of Dunstall Hall, Staffordshire, and sister of Sir Holyoake Goodricke, Bart. Sept. 30, at Pump Street Chapel, by the Rev. W. D. Goy, Mr. Thomas Wyatt, Regent Street, to Miss Eleanor Adams. Sept. 30, at St. Helen's Church, by the Rev. F. Randolph, Mr. George Williams, tailor, to Miss Ann Holloway, both of Pump Street, in this city. Lately, at Wolverhampton, Mr. William Davis, eldestson of Mr. Davis, builder, South Street, Leominster, to Miss Eliza- beth Roberts, of Cleobury Mortimer, Salop. DEATHS. Sept. 20, at her residence, East- street, Walworth, Surrey, aged 73, Anne, relict of the Rev. Thomas Harper, Secretary to the Board of Congregational Ministers in London, and mother of Mr. Harper, of the Cheltenham Free Press. Sept. 21, at her residence, Homend Street, Ledbury, in her 77th year, Frances, relict of Mr. Joseph Moore, of Broad- waters, near Kidderminster. Sept. 22, at Ludlow, John Hutchings, Esq., in his 75th year. Sept. 23, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. Thos. Holland, of Elms House, Kempsey, iu this county, and daughter of he late Mr. John Wright, of Minworth, in the county of Warwick. Sept. 23, at Gloucester, aged 47, Mr. Josepu Ford, Lanthony Bridge Inn. Sept, 23, after a long and painful illness, aged 28, Thomas, youngest son of Mr. Richard Jones, of the Bull Ring, Leigh. Sept. 25, at Blackfriars, Gloucester, suddenly, from the rupture of a blood vessel, the Rev. John TheophilusDebresay, M. A., in the 43rd year of his age. ' Sept. 25, at Whitchurch, Salop, aged 46, Barbara, the beloved wife of Mr. Richard Crosse, postmaster, of that town. Sept. 26, at the Rectory, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, Sophia, eldest daughter of the Rev. Charles Whately. Sept. 26, after a short illness, sincereh regretted by all who knew her, Rebecca, the beloved wife of Geo. Lillington, Esq., Gloucester Terrace, Highgate, Birmingham. Sept. 26, at Kinnersley Rectory, Herefordshire, Isabella Horatia, the wife of the Rev. L. E. Graham Clarke. Sept. 27, at Hagbourn Vicarage, Berks, Thomas Barnes, youngest son of the Rev. R. Meredith, Vicar, aged two years and six months. Sept. 28, at Edgeworth Manor House, Gloucestershire, Octavia, the wife of Edmund Hopkinson, Esq. Sept. 29 at his residence, Edgar Street, in this city, aged 49, Mr. George Norman, organist of the Abbey Church, Great! Malvern. ...... Sept. 29, Henry Rogers, Esq., for many yeftrs an eminent merchant of Wolverhampton, 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 , SEPTEMBER 2,6,% 18 46. COMMON- PLACE SIMILES. As wet as a fish— as dry as a bone, As live as a bird— as dead as a stone; As plump as a partridge— as poor as a rat; As strong as a horse— as weak as a cat; As bard as a flint— as soft as a mole, As white as a lily— as black as a coal; As plain as a pikestaff— as rough as a bear, » As tight as a drum— as free as the air; As heavy as lead— as light as a feather, As heavy as time— uncertain as weather ; As hot as an oven— as cold as a frog, As gay as a lark— as sick as a dog ; As slow as a tortoise— as swift as the wind, As true as the gospel— as false as mankind; As thin as a herring— as fat as a pig, As proud as a peacock— as blithe as a grig ; As savage as tigers— as mild as a dove, As stiff as a poker— as limp as a glove ; As blind as a bat— as deaf as a post, As cool as a cucumber— as warm as a toast ; As flat as a flounder— as round as a ball, As blunt as a hammer— as sharp as an awl; As red as a ferret— as safe as the stocks, As bold as a thief— as sly as a fox ; As grey as a badger— as green as a parrot, As long as my arm— as short as a carrot; As busy as ants— as nimble as goats As silly as geese— as stinking as stoats ; As fresh as a daisy— as sweet as a nut, As bright as a ruby— as bitter as soot; As straight as an arrow— as crook'd as a bow, As yellow as saffron— as black as a sloe ; As brittle as glass— as tough as a gristle, As neat as my nail— as clean as a whistle; As good as a feast— as bad as a witch, As light as the day— as dark as is pitch ; As wild as a river— as deep as a well, As still as a mouse— as loud as a bell; As sure as a gun— as true as a clock, As frail as a promise— as firm as a lock ; As brisk as a bee— as dull as an ass, As full as a tick— as solid as brass ; As lean as a greyhound— as rich as a Jew, And ten thousand similes equally new. VARIETIES. POST- OFFICE COLLOQUY The ' Salem Observer1 says the following colloquy took place at the post- office there.— Patrick : I say, Mistber Post Masther, is there a letter for me? — Postmaster: Who are you, my good sir ?— Pat : I'm myself, that's who I am.— Postmaster: Well, but what is your name, sir?— Pat: Oh niver mind the name Postmaster: I must have your name, sir.— Pat: Well, Mary Burns, thin, if you must have it Postmaster : No, sir, there is none for Mary Burns— Pat: Is there no other way to get in there except through this pane of glass?— Postmaster: No, sir.— Pat: Well for you there isn't. I'd tache ye better manners than to insist upon a gintleman's name 1 but you didn't get it after all, so I'm even with you. ( Exit Pat.) If men did but know what felicity dwells in the cottage of a virtuous poor man how soundly he sleeps, how quiet his breast, how composed his mind, how free from care, how easy his provision, how healthy his morning, how sober his night, how moist his mouth, how joyful his hear:— they would never admire the noises, the diseases, the throng of passions, and the violence of unnatural appetites, that fill the houses of the luxurious and the hearts of the ambitious. NELSON AT TRAFALGAR At thirty- five minutes past eleven Lord Nelson ordered that signal to be made to his fleet, which will ever form the watchword of Englishmen, and be co- existent with the English language and the British empire—" Eagiand expects that every man will do his duty." There are several relations of the circumstances connected with this memorable signal. Captain Blackwood says :—" I was walking with him, on the poop, when he said, ' I will now amuse the fleet with a signal;' and he asked me ' if 1 did not think there was one yet wanting !' I answered, that I thought the whole of the fleet seemed very clearly to understand what they were about and to vie with each other who should first get nearest to the Victory or Royal Sovereign. These words were scarcely uttered, when his last well- known signal was made. ' England expects that every man will do his duty.' The shout with which it was received throughout the fleet was truly sublime. ' Now,' said Lord Nelson, ' I can do no more. We must trust to the great Disposer of all events, and the justice of our cause. I thank God for this great opportunity of doing my duty.'"— The Nelson Despatches. To REVIVE A FADING FLOWER.— Cut the stalk, and hold it a few moments in the flame of the candle, and then set the flower again in the cold water, when it will recover its strength almost visibly after this violent assistance, and blossom immediately. HINTS ABOUT FOOD.— Roast meat contains nearly double the nourishment of boiled, but boiled meat is better adapted to weak digestion. Frying is one of the very worst methods of dressing food, as broiling is one of the best. Baked meat, has a strong flavour, is deprived of some of its nutritious qualities, and is difficult of digestion. Spices, sauces, and melteu butter should never be used by the invalid, aud in health they are not required. A SURE CHARGE.— A merchant of Mississippi, during a day's business, in which he had been crowded with customers, sold a saddle of the value of forty dollars, but had neglected to make the charge. Next day he missed the saddle, and recollected the fact of the sale, but not the individual who had bought it. After racking his mind for some time to no purpose, he directed his clerk Jim to turn to his ledger alphabet, and read off the Ws, then the Ss, the Bs, the Cs, aud other letters in succession, all to no purpose. Tired out with the mental exercise, and as the readiest way of settling the difficulty, " Jim," said he, " charge a saddle to every one of the customers. This was accordingly done. When the planters had got their cotton in, and settling time came round, the bills were presented, and if occasionally one man, more prudent than his neighbours, went through the drudgery of examining a long list ot sundries got by different members of the family, he might possibly discover a saddle, which they had not got, or one more than he had got, and object to the item, it would be struck out of course, alleging there was some mistake. When all the accounts had been settled up— " Well, J im," said the storekeeper, how many customers paid you for the saddle?" Jim examined and reported thirty- one. " Little enough,'' exclaimed the employer, " for the trouble we have had to find out who got it."— New Fork Sun AN A^ GKIR. K-' S Ar- r""- T FIF T[ J_ G__ WFATHT'N. —' First, said he, ' it blew, then it snew, then it friz, aTIQ itivu- rt- incur,- and a'ter that it friz horrid.' RAMBLES IN WORCESTERSHIRE, BY JFiatcr. ( CHAPTER II.) " God made the country, and man made the towD. What wonder then that health and virtue, $; ifts, That can alone make sweet the bitter draught That life holds out to all, should most abound Aud least be threatened in the fields and groves." COWFER. The good people of Pershore are eminently blessed in the advantages of having pleasant walks and beautiful rides in their vicinity. There is the walk along the smooth level of the Avon meadows for the aged and the invalid, the climb up the Wick or Allsborough Hills, or the longer ramble to the Bredons for the young and vigorous, and secluded lanes and leafv groves offer their peculiar enchantments to youthful lovers to breathe their " plighted vows" in. Of the many pretty villages which abound in the county of Worcester that of " WICK, near Pershore," is certainly one of the most charming,— not on account of any romantic situation which it occupies, but for its neatness and simplicity. Its beauty is of nature, aided by the good taste of those who dwell therein : it may, with strict propriety, be called the Woodbine Village, for there is scarcely a cottage in it which has not festoons of this sweet- breath'd creeper hanging over its porch, shading its gables, or peeping in at its windows. I would strongly recommend the admirer of true cottage scenery to pay this little village a visit in spring time. For that purpose he should make Pershore his resting place, and proceeding from the town, over the Avon bridge, strike into the fields to the left immedi- ately on crossing the river. Here he will find a neat footpath leading him across a couple of meadows direct to the village, and following this track he will soon encounter, enclosed in orchard and garden ground, some of the prettiest cottage dwellings perhaps in Britain. A great deal has been written and sung on " rural felicity :" much of this is mere " fudge," ( to use a vulgar but expressive term,) but the nearest approach which I have witnessed to the happy, simple, and virtuous con- dition so eloquently and poetically pourtrayed by our poets has been presented in the sweet little retired village of Wick. The labourers, their wives, and families appear to have abundant employment in tilling the earth, which, under the able manage- ment of the intelligent farmers of this neighbourhood, produces abundant and excellent crops; and these ( the labourers) appear, in their moral and social habits, to have some claim to superiority over their fellows in other parts of the county. In fact to me Wick seems quite a paragon of villages. I cannot help fancying when I see a neatly trimmed garden surrounding a cottage, and a clean hearth within, that peace and happiness have there found a dwelling place, and that cheerful content and habits of industry prevail with the occu- piers ; and as far ( as my experience has tested these points I have never yet found myself deceived in this estimate of character from outward appearances. Judging therefore from external indications, on my first visit to Wick, I at once pronounced it a happy, peaceful, and contented village. My last visit to this quiet retreat was at the close of a day in Spring. I had wandered about the pleasant fields and roads in search of specimens of way- side flowers, and culled a nosegay fit for the boudoir of Her Gracious Majesty the Queen, though composed of the lowly and commonly rejected inhabitants of the hedge- row and meadow— wild anemones, violets, primroses, birds- eye and other harbingers of returning summer, when passing an open cottage door I heard the faint murmuring of some young child kneeling at her mother's feet, and— " Lisping with holy look the evening prayer." The pleasing sight— though I took but a casual glimpse of the cottage interior, unwilling to intrude at such a season— con- firmed me in the good opinion of the Wick cottagers which I have already expressed. The prayer was soon ended : " Down kneeling at her mother's knee. Hands clasped and eyes raised reverently, The simple prayer was simply said, The kiss exchanged— and then— to bed." The church usually forms a prominent feature in a village landscape, but one might very easily pass close to Wick ch ipel, and yet leave it unnoticed. As you are leaving the village, east- ward, you may ob.- ierve a cluster of lime, chesnut, and other trees, on the right hand side of the road, and if you look among them you may discover the church, though unless your attention be drawn thitherwards by the appearance of the remains of an ancient cross, sheltered by an apple t ree iu the middle of a fair green lawn, you may even then pass the structure by unobserved. However, now that you have made the discovery, your curiosity may be excited, and walking into the grave- vard — if grave- yard it can be called where graves there are none— you will beyin to think \ ourself arrived at last at the place where neither rust nor moth doth corrupt, and wheie worms destroy not the body. It is a singular feature in this church- yard, thai not a sinyle grave- stone or mouna is raised in it to point the spot where resi the mouldering bor. es of the departed. I say it is a singular feature in ihe place, though no doubt it can be accounted for by ihe fact that Wick is a chapelry, not licensed for marriages or buria's. People are not immortal even here. The church ( or chapel) itself is a very simple struc- ture, grey with age, having very few windows, and these small; and being surrounded by high trees which completely overhang it, the interior has a very solemn aspect. I have never attended Divine service here, but peering through a narrow window- some 24 inches by 3— 1 saw one of the most primitive " altars," as it is the fashion now to call them, which I ever viewed before. This part of the church is separated from the main body by a low old- fashioned railing, within which is a four- legged deal or oak table, some three feet square. I have no doubt, however, that when covered with the " fair linen cloth" it is found as well suited to the holy purpose of bearing the sacramental bread and wine as the most elaborately carved piece of stone which could be raised under the personal super- intendence of Dr. Pusey. Such is the village of Wick and its chapel: a few words relative to the adjacent town of Pershore will complete my present chapter. Pershore is one of that numerous class of towns which comprehend a mixed rustic and town population, and of which, though it may not be styled as of the " rus in urbe" degree, I may with some propriety reverse the style and call it an urbs in rur- e. The inhabitants enjoy many of the comforts and luxuries of a town life, while they have at command the delights of rural enjoyment. The town consists of one main street, extending pretty nearly a mile, about east and west, with another street ( Broad- street) running out of it, and a back lane, whose secret depths, I believe, it is not always safe to penetrate. The river Avon runs parallel with a considerable portion of the main street, and gardens at the back of the houses slope down to the river's brink. The stream abounds in the coarser kinds of fish— pike, perch, carp, roach, dace, chub, gudgeons, and bream— which thus come to the very doors of the inhabitants to be caught. Angling ( of the rougher kind) is a favourite pastime with the inhabitants, and the river affords a good arena for aquatic amusements, which, nevertheless, do not seem to be indulged in at all by the young bloods of Pershore : cricket how- ever is a favourite game here. The Abbey Church is a fine edifice, sadly mutilated. A new chancel has recently been added thereto, and at present forms, in the newness ot Us bare yellow stone, ( from the Broadway Hills) a striking contrast to the prevailing moss- grey colour of the rest of the building. A whole history might be written on this Abbey Church : indeed it has already been done to our hands by a local historian, and I shall therefore not presume to trespass upon his province. There is one bright spot in the history of Pershore and its Abbey Church. I mean the fact of the recent abolition of the custom of holding the annual fair in the church yard. By dint of the most strenuous exertions of the clergy aud respectable inhabi- tants of the town, aided by the magistracy, this desirable reform was effected some few years since, and the sacredness of the church y^ jd has since been uninvaded by this periodical dese- cration. I cannot understand however from what motive the gates of the church yard are kept continually locked. Worcester, October 1, 1846. NEW CHURCHES.— The 26th annual ieport of her Majesty's Commissioners for Building New Churches ( pre- sented to Parliament by her Majesty's command) has just been printed. The Commissioners, in their last report, stated that 343 churches had been completed, iu which accommoda- tion had been provided for 402,259 persons, including 225,217 free seats appropriated to the use of the poor. They now state, that 27 churches have, by the aid of grants from the funds placed at their disposal, been since completed, in which 27 churches accommodation has been provided for 20,826 persons, including 12,879 free seats appropriated to the use of the poor. Thus, in the whole, 370 churches have now been completed, and provision has therein been made for 423,085 persons, incluaing 238,096 free seats appropriated to the use of the poor. There are 33 churches now in the course of building, and plans for 18 more churches have been approved of, aud they have under consideration other plans. The Commissioners state that " It will appear from this report that during the present year considerable progress has been made by the board in the important branch of duty intrusted to them, of forming new parishes or districts. Numerous other divisions of parishes are under consideration." The Commissioners have under their consideration several applica- tions for the perpetual patronage of new churches, which are proposed to be built and endowed, and for the assignment of districts, that is, that individuals have proposed to build and endow churches on having the perpetual patronage vested in them, their heirs, aud assigns. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE OF THE SURVEYOR OF THE NAVY. — We rejoice to learn that the Gallant Surveyor of the Navy, Captain Sir Wm. Symonds, has escaped from the mos imminent danger of being drowned, and from which fate he was saved by a most providential circumstance and his extraordinary presence of mind, by seizing the bowsprit of a boat, against which he was carried, after drifting the distance, it is said, of nine miles. Sir William, it appears, did not return with the Lords of the Admiralty from Pembroke Dock- yard; but proceeded to Bristol by steam- boat, and arrived in Kingroad on Tuesday evening, when coming into collision with another steamer, Sir William was knocked overboard in the confusion, and was given up for lost; but the gallant officer, who has survived many such " moving accidents," both " by flood and field," although disabled by the effects of a former accident, managed to keep himself afloat, and, after drifting with the tide as far as Clevedon, he was carried against a boat which had been at Weston super- Mare, when Sir William Symonds had sufficient strength to seize the bowsprit and to attract the attention of those on board.— Morning Herald. THE CASE OF CAPTAIN RICHARDSON.— The unex- pected termination of one of the most extraordinary cases of alleged forgery that has occurred for some years in the commer- cial world, by the grand jury sitting at the Central Criminal Court having ignored the bill which had been preferred against Captain William Richardson must cause every fact connected with that event to be read with interest. Although committed by the Lord Mayor on the charge of forgery, Messrs. Busheand Mullins, the solicitors to the prosecution, considered that it would be advisable to have two counts introduced in the indict- ment. the first for forgery, and the second for fraud, so that the prisoner might not escape upon any technical informality. To support the two counis, it was found necessary to have ihe names of no less than thiriy witnesses upon the back of ( he bijl, and to prevent any failure in their attendance, Wednesday nfipmtimi, ; il trrrr° f • i- n - r'nlm- lr. w^ s^ fixeaTTpori- ui^ go before the grand jury. At half- past two o'clock the first witness was called in, and while under examination, it was discovered that one witness was absent, who, fortunately, turned out to be the principal one, and to go on was to abandon the prosecution ; but as there was a probability that he would arrive, witness after witness was marshalled in the absence of the missing witness, while messengers were despatched to various places for him, who, it was stated, had to come from Brighton, and to the terminus on that line more than one person was dispatched in the hope that he would be found in lime. At length the last, making the twenty- ninth witness, was called in, and upon the yeoman who attends on the grand jury inquiring if there were any further witnesses to be examined, a mournful negative was the reply. Whether the absent witness was bound over in his recognizances to prosecute could not be ascertained ; at all events, he was not called up on his recognizance. Upon this result being known, and as the grand jury immediately after- wards broke up, Messrs. Bushe and Mullins, and Mr. Fry, solicitor to the company, entered the grand jury room, where they expressed their surprise in strong terms. Some of the members of the grand jury who happened to remain, said the reason which caused them to come to the conclusion which they did was, that they had attentively examined the cheque, and that they were perfectly satisfied that the word " ten " had never been written, nor had any alteration been made ; that they were satisfied that it was a blank cheque, and that it was in evidence that the prisoner had authority to fill up blank cheques; that they had caused Mr. Stephenson to be called twice.— As Captain Richardson is discharged, he, as a matter of course, will retain the 3,225/. taken from his possession.— Observer. SCOTCH SALMON FISHINGS.— After a finishing week of rather good fishing, the season on the Tay for the take of salmon expired on Monday week. On the whole, the present year has turned out a great improvement on its immediate prede- cessor, aud may, in many instances, have done much to cover the losses of 1845. This gain upon the previous season has not been so much occasioned by the capture of a much greater amount of fish, although there was a very considerable improvement in that way, as in the higher rate of the markets. The last shipment for the London market amounted to 96| boxes, an unusually large number at the close ; aud prices in retail still remained at former quotations, namely, 7d. aud 8d. per lb. for grisle and salmon respectively. FROST, WILLIAMS, AND JONES.— From a private letter, addressed to one of our correspondents, dated " HobartTown, April 20th 1846," by a gentleman resident in that colony, we learn that Frost, the leader of the Chartist body at Monmouth, was at that period a clerk or warehouse- man in a large grocery establishment. That Williams is still in the police force of the colony at the same salary as paid to the other constables, Is. 9d. per day; he bears the character of being a good officer. Jones was in the police also, but on account of his good conduct he was appointed as guard to the mail, and recommended for indulgence; he has since received his ticket of leave, and was living, at the date of the letter, with a watchmaker, at Launceston, at a good salary. It is a remarkable fact that Sergeant Hadley, who filled the post of " principal drill" in the Birmingham police force, under the late commissioner, is now filling a similar situation in the police force of the above colony, under the same gentleman. Hadley, it appears, was transported for embezzle- ment some time since.— Birmingham Journal. CHARTIST AGITATION REVIVED.— On Monday night an immeusely crowded meeting, consisting of upwards of 1500 persons, a great portion of whom were females, took place at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand, for the pur- pose of adopting a national petition to Parliament, praying for the enactment of the people's charter. The meeting had been convened by the executive or newly- appointed members of. the convention, most of whom were present, iucluding F. O'Connor, Esq. COBDES FOR STOCKPORT.— Mr. Cobden has written from the Pyrenees, under date of 17th instant, to the President of the Reform Association, declining in positive terms to stand as a candidate for Manchester; and in another letter to the electors of Stockport, accepts " with pride and gratitude the offer of a renewal of the high trust, as their representative in Parliament." SINGULAR CONFLICT.— On Monday last, while some boys were watching a pair ot swallows feeding their young, behind Charlotte- street, a hawk, skimming along the eaves of the houses, suddenly pounced upon the nest and carried away two of the brood. One of the parent birds having wituessed the onslaught, iustaully gave utterance to a peculiar cry, which, as by the power of incantation, quickly convened a noisy and enraged swarm of comrades from all quarters, who, witn one consent, gave chase to the destroyer, aud over- taking him before he had got half across the Inch, com- menced such a desperate attack that he soon gave evident signs of being fairly overmastered, and ultimately sought the grouud at a short distance from the Fishers' Lodge, where he bravely tried his best to repel the onsets of his assaulters, but was compelled to relinquish his prey and seek for safety in inglorious flight. After his departure, which was effected under no little molestation, the swallows then set about the conveyance of the young ones to the nest, which, it is said, they effected in tine style, aud seemingly to the satisfaction of the whole tribe, who gave unmistakable signs of being more than usually pleased on the occasion.— Stratmore Journal. CITY POLICE. GUILDHALL, MONDAY, SEPT. 28. On the assembling of the magistrates this morning, Mr. Sidebottom called attention to an instance of the mischievous effects arising from the isolated condition of the Blockhouse, which is an extra- parochial district. Some poor woman had complained to him that she could not procure the means of burying her child, who had died of typhus fever; that the body was now lying in a state of decomposition, to the imminent danger of the public health; and that, as the union authorities had' no power under the poor law to provide for the burial of persons dying in extra- parochial districts, the body of the child was likely to remain some time longer, unless some humane individuals had made a voluntary subscription. Mr. Side- bottom had given orders for a coffin at his own expense, but, as he remarked to the magistrates, a system of things ought no longer to be tolerated under which such casualties could occur, and he recommended that a representation on the subject should be made to the Poor Law Commissioners. William Harris, waterman, was charged by the po{ ice with being drunk and disorderly on Sunday evening last— Police- constable, 14, stated that he found the prisoner | lying in the streets quite drunk and in a very helpless state, and having procured a stretcher he was conveyed to the station- house. Upon the prisoner being searched a soda water bottle filled with sherry was found upon him. The Bench asked the prisoner how lie came by it, when he said that one of the men employed on a barge belonging to Messrs. Pickford and Co. gave it to him. Hearing this, the Bench sent for Mr. Roebuck, Messrs. Pickfords' agent in this city, to give him information of the transaction. Mr. Roebuck shortly after arrived, when the Bench stated the case to him, and having asked the prisoner a few questions as to the manner in which he came by the wine, and which of the men gave it to him, he stated that the vessel which the prisoner said he had the wine from had a quantity on board. Mr. Roebuck thanked the Magistrates for their kind- ness in sending for him, and withdrew— The prisoner was fined 5s., which he paid and was discharged. ASSAULT.— Ann Knott preferred a charge of assault ag ainst Elizabeth Herbert on Friday last, which was adjourned until this day. The charge was proved against the defendant', and she was fined 2s. fid. and 9s. expenses, or seven days' imprlson- ment. Allowed a week to pay the money. WORCESTER COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. . SHIREHALL, TUESDAY, SEPT. 29. Magistrates present— The Rev. J. Pearson, and J- Williams, P. Y. Onslow, F. E. Williams, and T. G. Curtler, Esqrs. ASSAULT.— A labouring man named Richard Turner, of Powick, charged a neighbour named Wm Hyde with a violent assault. It seems the parties had disagreed, and that the defendant threw a brick at Turner, which struck him on the head. Hyde pleaded gross provocation, and the Magistrates fined him 15s. fid. including expenses, or 14 days'imprison- ment, which was paid with an ill grace. NEGLIGENT DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE ROADS Two cases of this character came before the Bench. In the first Mr. Walter Cobley, of this city, brought a complaint against Mr. Thomas Prosser, of Pinvin, for having damaged a mail cart on the 15th August last. James Fosbury, the driver of the mail cart from Pershore, deposed that on the day in question, as he was coming from Pershore, it being a star- lit night, he met the defendant driving a cart at the rate of seven miles an hour, and that before he could avoid the danger the two vehicles came in contact, and the result was that the shaft of the mail cart was broken. The other cart and its contents also received con- siderable injury. Mr. Daniel, solicitor, appeared for the defendant, and attempted to show that the collision was nothing more than an accident, and was not caused wilfully. It was deposed that Mr. Prosser was racing his cart with another man's vehicle on the occasion, but this was denied on behalf of the defendant. The Bench convicted him in the penalty of 20s. with 10s. 6d. costs, or three weeks' imprisonment William Walton was next charged by Mr. S. Smith, of Whitbourne, with having negligently and furiously driven a gig, at Dodden- ham, on the night of the 18th instant, whereby he occasioned injury to Thomas Russell, a labourer. Russell was in charge of a cart with some hop- pickers in it, and walking by the side of the cart, it beirg rather dark, when the defendant drove by so rapidly that before Russell could get out of the way he was knocked down, and both the gig and cart passed over him. He deposed that Walton was at that time " going like the wind," which, on closer questioning, he defined to be " a matter o' twenty miles an hour." The prosecutor neglected to bring any proof of identity as to the driver of the gig, but Walton admitting the fact, the case was gone on with, and the Bench convicted Walton in the penalty of £ 1 and 19s. 2d. costs. WAGES— Henry Hancock, agricultural labourer, summoned Mr. John Burrison, for the non- payment of wages due to him as waggoner to Mr. Burrison, of Hallow. The defendant alleged that he had regularly paid the complainnnt's wages to Mrs. Tyler, the wife of his bailiff1, who kept the books; the Bench, however, decided that this did not exonerate Mr. Burrison from his liability to the complainant. An order was thereupon made for payment of the amount (£ 2. 14s.) with costs.— William Benbow next summoned George Francis, of Claines, for the sum of 17s., due for eight days and a half service. The parties differed as to the Agreement which had been entered into between them in regard to wages, and the case was therefore dismissed. STEALING FRUIT A boy, named Edwin Bennett, was charged by policeman Rudd, of the county force, with sterling apples from the orchard of Mr Herbert, of Powick, on Sunday last. It seems that Mr. Herbert has been constantly subjected to the annoyance of losing his fruit, and has repeatedly forgiven the offenders, until he now finds it necessary to bring them to justice. The boy was fined 5s. and 8s. 6d. expenses, or fourteen days' imprisonment. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.— James Featherstone was summoned by Mr. Richard Knott, inspector of weights and measures, for having used false scales and weights at Hallow. He was fined £ 2. 2s. with 8s. expenses, or one month in default, and allowed a week for payment. The scales and weights were forfeited. FASHIONS FOR OCTOBER. The toilettes of the present month are made suitable for the country and sea side, among which peignoirs are most fashion- able, varying from the simplest style of neglige, to the rich style of oriental robes, opening on elegant skirts, and termed Sultana peignoirs. Walking dresses are generally high, and no change appears likely to be made in sleeves ; the jackets and other additions of the gilet Bonaparte will be entirely given up— the 7 ciiftn^ urfcj^ t^ iriutt tastnirrrtttoW, and humms, graduating in sire, will still be used; but the principal ornaments for autumnal dresses are gimps and fringes with lace headings: ladies who do not wear flounces or wish for variety have their lighter dresses made with tucks of gradual widths to the number of five or seven ; flounces are, however, very general, and equally worn by short as tall figures: they are put on with so little fulness as to give the effect of several skirts; bouillonnes are also in favour; the most fashionable colours are blue broches on gris perdrix, currant on iron grey, lilac on violet; a colour that harmonizes well with black lace is the Joinville blue; flounces of lace on silk of that colour, headed by blue velvet, have a pretty effect; the materials are most varied ; bareges are still worn ; coutils de laine, relieved by ruches of taffetas, foulards, taffetas in showy plaid, & c. Visites are again in demand; the newest colour for travelling and useful wear is sable du desert; it is a warmer tint than the dust colour of last year; some of deep blue or green are trimmed with three and five rows of ruches pinked, others with gimp lace laid on flat near the edge. The Pamela form of bonnet is quite abandoned by the first Parisian modistes, the form becoming every day closer. Velvets, velours ejringle, and satin are now beginning to make their appearance in bonnets and capotes; for the latter, ribbon edged by a double heading, having the effect of blond, is novel and pretty, with bunch of velvet flowers shaded of the same colour. Steel grey coloured velvet, with feather tinted to match, also forms an elegant coiffure*— From the " London and Paris Ladies' Magazine of Fashion." OMNIBUS STATISTICS.— The total nuraberofomnibuses now traversing the streets of London is 1420, giving employ- ment to very nearly 4000 hands. The earnings of these vehicles vary very much, on some roads being as high as £ 4 per day, and on others as low as £ 2, but taking the lowest average, we shall find that there is spent in omnibus rides in and around the metropolis, the large sum of £ 2980 per day, or £ 1,087,007 per annum. REMARKABLE PHENOMENON.— The sea, at a short distance from the coast here, has presented some remarkable appearances during the present week. On Tuesday last, about four o'clock in the atternoon, about low water, the sea, for about thirty yards from the shore, and along the coast from the Cove to the Bay of Nigg, appeared of a purple colour, and continued to darken as the afternoon advanced. Our iuformant, who, with a large number of fishermen, observed the appearance, thinking it might arise from some reflection of the sky, went out in a boat and examined the water. To his atonishment be actually found the boat in a sea of purple, and the water of a glutinous nature, containing so much colouring matter that it actually dyed red whatever object it touched. No effluvia could be perceived arising from the water. As the tide rose, the coloured water packed closer in shore, and continued to become darker and darker. Next afternoon the same appearances were observed to occur, but not to such an extent. Nothing of the kind seems to have ever been observed in this quarter before, although perhaps in other places such appearances may have been witnessed. We may state that on Monday the fishermen between this and the Cove observed the sea, at about seventy or eighty yards from the shore, breaking out in dark spots, which is supposed to have multiplied aud magnified till they presented the appearance above mentioned. — Aberdeen Herald. CONFLAGRATION AT LIMEHOUSE.— On Saturday night, between nine and ten o'clock, a very extensive fire broke out in a house, No. 71, Fore- street, Limehouse, in the occupation of Mr. Talbot, boot and shoe manufacturer. The flames originated in the first floor, from some cause which could not be ascertained. Whilst the firemen were engaged directing the branches of the engines through the front windows, the floorings gave way, and fell with a fearful crash. The shock caused the outer walls to topple over into the street, and it was with the greatest difficulty that several of the firemen escaped being crushed to death. The engines were worked with full vigour until half- past eleven o'clock, when the fire- men at length got the masterv over the fire, but by that period the place was gutted, and several of the adjoining premises were very extensively damaged. NUMEROUS FIRES IN LONDON ON SATURDAY.— Within nine hours on Saturday last not fewer than five fires occurred iu different parts of the metropolis, most of which were of a serious, aud one of an extensive character— namely, in Bank- side, Southi\ ark, upon the premises in the occupation of Mr. C. Douue, licensed victualler; in Lisson- grove, upon the premises in the occupation of Mr. William Dadd, general dealer, of Stephen- street; in St. George's- in- the- East, in the lower part of the premises occupied by Mr. Joseph Haybrook, eatiug- house keeper; in Fore- street, Limehouse, upon the ancient premises, the property and in the occupation of Mr. W. H. Talbot, bootmaker; and in Covent- garden, upon the premises belonging to Mr. H. Hendou. A merchant, who has recently returned from a tour through Styria, a considerable portion of Turkey, the Greek Islands, and Italy, states that the potato disease prevails in all those countries, exhibiting the same symptoms as in this country and Ireland.— Liverpool Mail. The opinion of Dr. Charles C. Keane, of Bermuda, as to the extraordinary efficacy of IIollowafs Ointment and Pills in the cure of Old Ulcers and Sores.— The Doctor expresses him- self thus :—" I thought but little of Holloway's Ointment and Pills at one time, but I was induced to send to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to one of his agents, for two dozen pots and boxes, the effects of which on some of my patients are astqnishing. Old- standing Sores and Ulcers vanished by their use as if by magic, so that for the future I am determined to continue to use them," Signed— Charles C. Keane, Hamilton, Bermuda. THE " GREAT BRITAIN" STEAM SHIP. We briefly mentioned in our last the fact of the sailing of the Great Britain from Liverpool, and her striking on the sands in Dundrum Bay off the coast of Ireland, all hands saved. We regret to have to add now that the vessel still lies on the sands, and it is feared that she cannot be got off again, but will go to pieces. On Friday evening, we learn, the moderate weather which hitherto had been experienced underwent a change. The wind then increased in a gale, and during the ensuing night and morning blew with violence from the south and south south- east, the storm being accompanied by rain and a heavy sea. A powerful steam- tug despatched to the assistance of the stranded vessel w^ s driven to seek shelter from the bay. During the morning the Great Britain gradually drove further ashore, until at length the strain upon the anchors became so great that, the chain and hawser snapped, the upper part of the rudder- post was broken off, and a plate of iron adjoining was carried away. The following is an extract from an interesting letter from a young lady, passenger in the Great Britain, to her friend in London. The accounts of this casualty that have hitherto appeared, hardly prepared us for such a description of the scene:— * Liverpool, Sept. 26 We have indeed been in fearful peril. The newspapers by no means represent the extent of the danger. The ship struck on the rocks at ten o'clock ; I had just gone to my state- room, and the instant 1 felt the shock I knew some- thing was the matter. In a moment there was a second shock, and all was confusion. Men and women rushed out; the latter from their berths, and some threw themselves into the arms of strangers. We could with difficulty stand. Mr. ' s first words to me were,' I think their will be no loss of life, but the ship is gone.' ' I think there will be no loss of life!' what fearful words in a dark night, the rain falling, with wind ! There was possibility, chance of it, then. Oh, 1 cannot tell you of the anguish of that night ! The sea broke over the ship ; the waves struck her like thunderclaps ; the gravel grated below. There was the throwing overboard of the coals ; there were the cries of children, the groans of women, the blue lights, the signal guns, even the tears of men ; and amidst all rose the voice of prayer— and this for long dark hours ! Oh, what a fearful night! Thy mercy, O God, alone saved us from destruc- tion. The day dawned, and we lay between two long ledges of rock, while another stretched across our front. Five hundred yards to the right or left, two hundred yards in advance, and the ship had been dashed to pieces. Three hundred persons had perhaps been cast in that dense darkness amid the breakers ! I cannot think of that night without tears; but 1 feel, and I gratefully acknowledge, that the hand of an all- merciful Providence was stretched out to protect and save us. God frant that I may never forget either the night or the mercy ! ou cannot imagine such a scene. We cannot account for the accident, but the conduct of Captain Hoskins through the night was admirable. The newspapers say that the ladies went to bed ; some of them, at the captain's urgent request, lay down in their dresses. Towards morning I did, in my cloak, upon the floor, and covered with a blanket brought me by a pas- senger. At dawn we were lowered over the ship's side, and carried on shore in carts of sea- weed manure. We walked through an Irish bog; and Mrs. and I lay down upon the ( wooden) floor of an Irish cabin, where we found a plenty of bread, some bacon, and divided an egg among three. With much fatigue we came on to Belfast and Liverpool. Mr was at one time 24 hours without eating or sleeping. There was an efficient coastguard; but at one time the Irish assem- bled in such numbers, that we feared a riot. To mv astonish- ment and gratitude, all the luggage was saved. We arrived at Liverpool worn out; now we are better." Another passenger writes as follows:— " About half- past nine o'clock we were startled by a cry and active movements upon deck, and a general fear prevailed that the ship was in collision with some other vessel. The ship, however, had stranded. The night was dark and stormy, the ship heat incessantly upon the sand, the breakers repeatedly breaking heavily over her, and one of the life- boats was carried from its fastenings on the quarter. Alarms and cries instantly pervaded the ship, and apprehensions were general amongst the passengers that the ship would break up during the night beneath the force of the breakers which constantly burst over her decks. Throughout the emergency Captain Hosken behaved with admirable self- possession and energy ; and imme- diately after the ship struck, he went down below, and, by his assurances, quieted the excited apprehensions of the passengers. His efforts were successful. A portion of the passengers returned to their berths and slept until morning. The anxious hours of darkness being passed, towards daylight preparations were made to land the passengers and their luggage, and then it was discovered that the ship had struck upon the soft sandy beach of Dundrum Bay, near the watchhouse of Tyrella, a little to the west of the Cow and Calf Rocks. Providentially the vessel cleared these dangerous spots; for had it been otherwise, it is more than probable that few, if any, would have escaped. The landing of the passengers was accomplished between the hours of five and seven o'clock on Wednesday morning, and, from the protected position of the ship and the nature of the beach, with perfect safety. • « « • " These are the principal features of the disaster. Of the captain and his vessel I and the passengers unanimously can speak in no other than the highest terms. The ship, previously to her striking displayed in the gale the most admirable quali- ties a3 a sea- boat, and the captain, subsequently to that occur- rence, acted as well as man could act, placed in a situation such as his But the cause of the disaster we cannot explain; and though many surmises and statements are afloat, yet it would be wrong and injudicious to give these unfounded statements credit." The steamer now lies broadside on the beach. To- morrow ( Saturday) will be the day of trial, as the tide will then be very high in the bay. The whole of the cargo has been sent back by steam- tugs to Liverpool. iBultum tn Harfco. A white hare was shot by a gamekeeper at Bromborough, las week. No less than 205 banns of marriage were proclaimed in Manchester Collegiate Church, last Sunday. At the request of the Lord Chancellor, two eminent medical gentlemen have visited Mr. Dyce Sombre, and have declared their belief that he is perfectly sane. A great many Indian Rupees are in circulation in London, and from a similarity of resemblance, readily pass for half- crowns; the real value, however, is less than 2s. One tradesman in Loudon took ihiee in one day. In two or three d? vs last week there arrived four vessels from Lisbon and Rotterdam, having on board no fewer than 2,819 large boxes and 1,550 half- boxes of foreign grapes. On Tuesday last the new Act ol Parliament respecting pawnbrokers' shops came into operation. It is enacted that from the : 29th of Sept. to tfwiSth of March, no pledges shall be received after seven o'clock in the evening, and lor the remainder of the year after eight o'clock. Such has been the recent exuberance in vegetatiou, that last week Mr. W. Whittle, of the Lion Inn, Longton, near Preston, cut a portion of clover for the third time ! J. B. Faulkner, charged with B. Fabian, with forging scrip of the Buckinghamshire Railway Company, was tried at the Central Criminal Court last week, and acquitted, for want of sufficient evidence to prove the case, Fabian has absconded from his bail. The bill against Captain Richardson, in the Ludlow and Tenbur y railway case, has been ignored. The celebrated Jenny Lind, the new nightingale of the Continent, is said to be at length caught, and retained for the Italian Opera House. It is said that a large majority of the 200 Naval officers have accepted the plan of naval retirement as proposed by the Admiralty. It has been ascertained that in one district of the town of South- ampton, among 1094 persons above 15 years of age, 957 do not attend any place of worship. Of 202 commitments in the county of Bedford, 143 were for offences against the game laws. Fifty bundles of horse- raddish were imported into London last week, by a steamer from L<* mburgh. The Stamford Mercury states that the onion crops on the Trent side are nearly a complete failure. The Superintendent on the Stockton and Darlington Railway sow ed in his garden a single potato in a handful of guano, and it has produced 62 good and sound potatoes. There are upwards of 700 objections made to persons on the electorallists for the borough of Cheltenham. The largest iron steamer ever built in Bristol, except the Great Britain, was launched from the building- yard of Messrs. George Lunell and Co., on Saturday last. The Great Western Railway Company is erecting a refreshment room at the Gloucester station, A company is in progress of formation for working the Bailey Hill Level Colliery, in the Forest of Dean. The company calculates on being able to convey coal to the Severn, by an edge line of railway on the South Wales railway crossing the river at the Hock Crib. A great increase is likely to take place in the locomotive depart- ment at Swindon, where the present number of 800 mechanics will probably be nearly doubled. The public are cautioned against counterfeit half- sovereigns which are electrotyped, and so admirably executed that it is very difficult to detect theini We regret to learn that the venerable Thomas Clarkson expired at his residence, Play ford Hall, near Ipswich, on Saturday last, at the advanced age of 87. The Oxford Chronicle says that the Poor- Law Commissioners will neither resign nor be removed, but that eventually the onerous duties of the triumvirate will be transferred to the Home Office. In January last there were as many as 16,310 lunatics and idiots chargeable on the poor- rate in England, and 1,205 in Wales. The inquiry into the murder of police- constable George Clarke, at Dagenham, has been brought to a close, the verdict of the coroner's jury being" Wilful murder against some person or persons unknown." A few days ago, a mushroom of a most extraordinay sise was gathered on the Chindley Hills, near Chapel- en- le- Frith, Derbyshire It is of a globular form, and measures, iu circumference, three feet six inches ; and weighs, without thestem on which it grew, six pounds and two ounces. In the chapelry of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, containing at the last census a population of 13,400 souls, there has not been a single case of felony committed for the last fifteen months. The relict of the deceased John Banim, the Irish novelist, has been at length placed upon the civil list. Mrs. Banim received letters announcing the fact from the Premier and Lord Morpeth, which state that her pension is to be £ 50 per annum. Several noble families have been placedin mourning by the decease at Stockholm on the 5th ult., three days after her accouchement, of Lady Augusta Bond6, second daughter of the late Earl of Munster, and granddaughter of his late Majesty, William IV, In the population of Bona, the most prosperous of the French Algerian settlements, there is one soldier to every two civilians. Large quantities of tin plates are being now shipped for America, in order that they may get there in time to save the increased duty. The greatest depth in the strait between Dover and Calai3, is only the height of the tower of Magdalen College, Oxford. All persons in the Popish provinces detected in engaging soldiers to desert or inhabitants to emigrate, are, by an order of the Emperor of Russia, to be sent to Siberia. It is said that a distinguished general has interested himself on behalf of the Infant Sappho, and that it is probable she will receive her musical education iu Paris, under Signor Garcia, brother of the celebrated Malibran, In the garden of the city prison, Lincoln, is a dahlia eleven feet high. it is said that the children of Don Carlos, named Don Juan and Don Fernand, are ou the point of espousing two Italian Princesses, one of whom is the sister of the Duke de Modena. It has been remarked that there is neither a cat nor a dog within ten miles of the Wolverton Refreshment Station. The first bed that William III., Prince of Orange, slept in, after his landing iu England, on the 4th of November, 1688, was advertised for sale in The Western Times of last week. On Saturday week an American lady was lost on Ben Lomond, She remained on the mountain ail night, but was found early on the following morning. In the parish of Aldbourn, in the county of Wilts, there is now living a person named Lidiard, who has five grandfathers and five gra ndrnothers. There are 400,000 typographical letters in a single number of the Times and its supplement— or 45U pages of an octavo volume. Sir J. Graham has been gazetted as one of the Ecclesiastical Com- missioners for England, iu the room of Sir G. Grey, Bart., who, as one of the principal Secretaries of State, is Commissioner ex officio. E. P, Knight Coffin, Esq., Commissary General of the forces, has had the honour of Knighthood conferred upon him. The number of - leatln from suu- stroke in New York from the 27th of Juue to the 2Cth of July was twenty- one. M. Blatin, a French physician, has invented a new kind of glove to be worn during post mortem examinations. It is made of thin caoutchouc, and haidly diminishes the sensation of the fingers. A groom, of Leeds, has been fined £ 5, for taking liberties with two female servants, and attempting to kiss them. A few days since Mr. Bavnes, a builder at Crieff, Perthshire, fell from a scaffold and dislocated his shoulder. He was placed in a gig to be conveyed to a bone- setter's, but the gig was overturned on the road, and the shock of the tall replaced the arm in its socket. Six of her Majesty's steam vessels and two ordnance lighters are at present employed on the coast of Ireland, carrying Indian corn meal and ship biscuit ti> various points of the coast' ^ griciiUnral EnteUigence. LEDBURY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The sixth anniversary of this excellent Society was held last Wednesday at Ledbury, and was well attended. The show of stock was equal to that exhibited on any previous occasion, and the whole proceedings were such as to afford great satisfaction to all parties concerned. The following is the award of Premiums. CATTLE. To the owner of the best bull, 3/.; Mr. Thomas Smith.' To the owner of the best two- years'- old bull, 3/.; Mr. Thos. Newman. To the owner of the second best ditto, 1/. 10s.; R. Peyton, Esq. To the owner of the best yearling bull, 3/.; Mr. C. Mason. To the owner of the second best ditto, 1/. 10s.; Mr. John Racster. To the owner of the best pair of two- years'- old steers, 3/.; Mr. Thos. Edy. To the owner of the second best ditto, 1/. 10s.; Mr. Richard Mason. To the owner of the best pair of yearling steers, 21. 10s.; Mr. Richard Mason. To the owner of the second best ditto, \ l.; Mr. Thos. Edy. To the owner of the best two- years'- old heifer, 21.; Mr. Thomas Smith. To the owner of the second best ditto, 1Z.; Mr. Henry Bibbs. To the owner of the best yearling heifer, 21.; Mr. Thomas Smith. To the owner of the second best ditto, 1/.; Mr. Richard Mason. To the owner of the best fat cow, 31.; Mr. John Racster. To the owner of the second best ditto, 21.; Mr. Thos. Smith. To the owner of the best cow in calf, 21. 10s.; Mr. Thomas Edy. To the owner of the best dairy cow in calf, 21.; Mr. Thomas Holland. SHEEP. To the owner of the best ram, 1/. 10s.; Mr. Thomas Smith. To the owner of the second best ditto, 11.; Mr. Henry F> ibbs. To the owner of the best yearling ram, 1/.; Mr. Shakespeare. To the owner of the best pen of five store ewes ( long wool), 21. ; Mr. H. Bibbs. To the owner of the best pen of five ditto ( short wool), 21.; Mr. C. A. Mason. To the owner of the best pen of five yearling wethers, 21.; Mr. William Smith. To the owner of the best pen of five yearling ewes, 21.; Mr. William Smith. To the owner of the best pen of five lambs, 11. 10s.; Mr. William Smith. To the owner of the second best pen of five lambs, 1/.; Mr. H. Burgam, PIGS. To the owner of the best boar pig, 1/.; Mr. F. H. Deakins. To the owner of the best breeding sow, 1/.; Mr. William Hartland. To the best pen of six store pigs, 1/.; Mr. William Hart- land. HORSES. To the owner of the best cart mare and foal, 21.; Mr. W- Smith. To the owner of the best two- years' old cart coltor filly, 1/. 10s.; Mr. N, Sirrell. To the owner of the best yearling cart colt or filly, 1/. 10s.; Mr. N. Sirrell. TURNIPS. To the owner of the best field of Swede turnips, not less than four acres, 21. 10s. ; Thomas Shakespeare, Esq., Bromsberrow. To the owner of the best field of common turnips ditto, 21. 10s.; Mr. Henry Burgum, Bickerton. SERVANTS, & c. To the man- servant ( not being a bailiff), who has lived the longest time in one service, being a hired servant, of good character, 1/.; Richard Lewis, 13 years in the service of Mr. Henry Tibbatts. To the second period of service of the like character, 15s.; John Smith, 12 years in the service of Mr. W. Matthews. To the boy, under eighteen years of age, who has lived the longest time in one service, of good character, 10s.; William Wright, five years servant to Capt. Johnstone. To the man- servant who has worked the longest time in one service ( not being a hired servant), of good character, a pig worth 1Z. 5s.; Robert Wright, servant to Capt. Johnstone, 31 years. To the second ditto ditto, 1/.; Richard Goodman, servant to W. C. Watson, Esq., Bronsil, 30 years. To the third ditto ditto, 15s.; James Fortey, servant to Mr. Henry Burgum, 29 years. To the female servant who has lived the longest time in one service, of good character, 1/.; Elizabeth Lee, servant to Miss Racston, of Mathon, 35 years. To the girl, under eighteen years of age, who has lived the longest time in one service, of good character, 10s.; No claimant. To the cottager who has supported the largest family without parochial aid, of good character, 1/. 10s.; William Tranter, in the employ of Capt. Johnstone, a family of eight children. To the second ditto, 1Z.; Thomas Sandford, in the employ of Mr. Samuel Smith, Castlefroome, a family of six children. To the third ditto, 15s.; James Williams, in the employ of Mr. C. A. Mason, Tarrington, six children. To the cottager's wife who has produced the greatest quan- tity of honey this year, 7s. 6d.; Rachel Prothero, recommended by Mr. Thomas Holland, 1301bs. of honey. To the second ditto, 5s.; not decided. To the labourer who has performed six perches of hedging in the best manner, 10s.; not decided. PRIVATE PREMIUMS. The Gift of Mrs. Pyndar. To the female hired servant who has conducted herself best, and lived the longest period ( not less than five years) in the house of the same master, ( not agricultural,) being a member of the society, 1/.; Mary Moss, in the service of George Mase- field, Esq.— 71 years. The Gift of the Iiev. John Hopton. To the owner of the best pair of two- years'- old heifers, which shall have been kept with the exhibitor's herd up to the time of showing, without difference of food ; the age to be stated ; if no competition, no premium, 3/.— Mr. C. A. Mason; Mr. R. Mason's commended. ; The Gift Of the Jiev. EdwarcTHiggins. To the owner of the best pair of yearling heifers, which shall have been kept with the exhibitor's herd up to the time of showing, without difference of food; if no competition, no premium, 21 Mr. Henry Bibbs. The Gift of R. Biddulph, Esq., R. Peyton, Esq., the Rev. E. Higgins, and C. Watson, Esq. To the owner of the best yearling colt, for hackney or hunter, bred by the exhibitor, 2/.— Rev. Edward Higgins ; Earl Somers's commended. To the owner of the best four- years'- old hackney or hunter, bred by the exhibitor, 3/.— Mr. Thomas Smith. The Gift of Thomas France, Esq. For the best cultivated farm of not less than 100 nor exceed- ing 150 acres, in the parish of Ledbury, 51., or a silver medal of 5/. value— Thomas France, Esq., Marley Hall, Ledbury. The Gift of Messrs. Vevers, Lane, and Walker, the Judges for 1845. To the owner of the best cait stallion, the stallion to have attended Ledbury market, once a fortnight, during the season of 1846, 81. ( This premium is open to all England.)— Mr. William Allen, Berrow. Judges of Stock.— Mr. Fisher, of Lanwarne, Mr. Blewitt, Ross, and Mr. Preddy, Hignam, near Gloucester. Judges of Turnips Mr. Thos. Ward, of Siddington, Led- bury, and Mr. Mason, of Aylton. BURNING OF LIME WITH WOOD.— It has been found that lime can be burnt with wood equally as well as with coal. In some recent experiments one of the stones thus converted into lime measured in length thirty inches, breadth eighteen inches, and depth fourteen inches. It required thirty- six gallons of water to slake it; aud when completely pulverized filled nine Winchester bushels. HOPS. BOROUGH, SEPT. 28.— Picking is now brought to a close, and the duty is estimated at £ 200,000. The trade is brisk in the borough at the following prices :— Mid. aud East Kents, from £ 5 to £ 7 per cwt.; Weald of Kents, £ 4. 6s. to £ 5 _ Sussex, from £ 4 to £ 4. 10.; Faruhams, £ 5. Pis. to £ 7' Yearling Kents, £ 4 to £ 4. 10s.; Yearling Sussex, £ 3. 10s.; to £ 4. 4s.; Old Hops, £ 2 to £ 4. WORCESTER, OCT. 2.— The supply of hops at our market last Saturday was almost equal to that of fair day, and the demand quite as brisk, the greater part being disposed of in the course of the day, in addition to a large quantity sold for delivery during the week. Prices of the best description were again 3s. higher, aud other sorts from Is. to 2s. per cw t. The number of pockets weighed on Saturday was 2,469, aud the unusual number of 2,538 iu the week, besides nearly 2,000 more since Saturday. KENT.— The Kent papers state that picking in that county is closed, aud that there is an abundant yield in bulk but short in weight. It may be added that in many instances the quality is very inferior, and condition very deficient. It arises, says the Maidstone Journal, from the picking having almost universally been begun too early, before the hops had arrived at muturity ; and this tact explains the otherwise inexplicablelow price, which is wholly disproportioned to the known state ofthe stocks, and the requirements of the consumers. In some instances, not in this county, we have heard that hops on being delivered after sale by samples, have actually been returned as positively worthless. How far this may be taken to refer to the growth at large we are not able to say. Certainly it does not apply to this district, where the sample, whether for colour or aroma, has seldom been surpassed. We cannot help thinking that for the good hops the price must very materially improve, if the planters will only have the patience to wait. The duty ranges from £ 200,000 to £ 210,000. FAIRS. GLOUCESTER BARTON FAIR, on Monday, exhibited the largest aitendance of dealers ever brought together on a similar occasion in that city, and the supply of sheep was so great that hundreds could not be penned. Notwithstanding this, and the late outcry about agricultural distress, they were all sold at very good prices, good mutton averaging 7d.; stores selling readily at 10s. per head dearer than last year, the figure now being from 40s. to 43s. Of the sheep brought to this fair upwards of 1,500 were Irish. The cattle were generally of an inferior quality; there was but little beef brought, and owing to its not being first- rare, the prices were from 5| d. to 6d. Of stores, such as barrens, and in- calvers, or cows and calves, those that were " tidy," soon exchanged hands, as also did steers, and at good prices. There was an immense number of pigs shown, such as was never seen here before, but they were on the decline in price, iu consequence of the great quantity penned, aud from other causes. LUDLOW FAIR.— This fair, on Saturday, was well attended by buyers. There was a short supply of beef, fetching from 6d. to 6| d. The quautity of sheep was equal to any former season, and the price was 7d.; store ewes or wethers on the advance from the August fair. FAIRS IN THE ENSUING WEEK. Worcestershire.— Stourport, Tues.; Blockley, Sat. Gloucestershire.— Cirencester, Mon.; Northleach, Mon.; Mitchell Dean, Sat.; Tewkesbury, Sat. Herefordshire.— Kingsland, Sat. Shropshire.— Newport, Tues.; Oldbury, Wed: W* rwiclnhir9,— A| l « « ley, Mon,; Nuneaton, Mon.; feoutham, Mon, gtotticultitre* OPERATIONS FOR THE WEEK. 5. CONSERVATORIES, STOVE, & c.— Conservatory: Continue to weed out tlowerg of a temporary character on the eve of decay, and to supply their places with prime specimens of good things. Every attention having been paid to autumnal and winter Roses, they will now be found of immense use, both in this and other ornamental structures. For this purpose the following is particularly recom- mended; viz.:— Armosa, Comte d'Eu, Mrs. Elliott, Madame Laffay, Dr. Marx, Earl Talbot, Lady Alice Peel, Lady Fordwich, Duchess of Sutherland, Baron Prevost, Pierre de St. Cyr, Phoenix, Gloire de Rosamene, Belle de Florence, Caroline, Arieie, Le Pactole, J osephine Malton, Elise Sauvage, the Persian Yellow, Harrisoni, Crimson Perpetual, & c„ & c. These kinds will be found particularly adapted for autumn, winter, and early spring flowering, provided due pre- parations have been made. They should be at this period thoroughly established in their pots; and all attempts at blossoming having been duly checked for months past, they will now be compact plants, full of vigour, and full of the blossoming principle, hitherto confined. They should henceforth receive clear liquid manure— very weak, and be placed in- doors betimes, where they may receive abundance of air and light.— Stove and Orchids: Hardening growths is henceforth the main business.— Mixed Greenhouse-. Much of the business per taining to the Conservatory will be found to apply here. In housing the out of door plants be sure to place the Geraniums, and forward Cinerarias, where they will enjoy both light and air; and near the glass, if possible. Hard wooded plants must be content to stand farther back, unless it Le young stock of Erica, Epacris, and such choice tbiugs ; these well deserve a good situation. The Chinese Primroses will do in partialshade, and in the dampest part of the house ; these things should be well attended to, as it will help to economise room, which isamost important affair with those who possess only one house. FLOWKK GARDEN AND SHRUBBERIES.— Calceolarias should be obtained, if not alieady done, by examination of the old plants ; they should be put in store pots, and receive a cutting treatment, somewhat coaxing, for a fortnight or so, at this late period. Lawns should now be well followed up, in regard to mowing, rolling, & c. ; and Dahlius, Helianthuses, tall Phloxes, Asters, Delphiniums, & c., should once more be examined as to secure staking. FLORISTS' FLOWERS.— Tulips-, in preparing the compost for the best bed, we would advise a sprinkling of unslacked lime to be applied; this is especially necessary this season, and in fact is requisite for the oflsel bed and breeders.— Carnations and Bicoteet : Get off all layers ; those which have but little root should be potted and glassed iu the way of pipings ; this is better than allowing them to remain on the parent plant.— Auiiculas may be put in their winter quarters, only covering in heavy rain.— Dahlias : When the soil is dry, diaw it up round the stems to protect them from any unlooked for frost. KITCHEN GARDEN.— Giveevery attention to the autumn Brocolies, also to autumn and winter Lettuce, as to watering with liquid manure to make themcrisp, and tying in regular succession. Lei the blanch- ing of Endive and Celery also proceed frequently. Cut away all superfluous shoots on Tomatoes, and if the plants are gross chop away a portion of their loots. Brown and Bath Cos Lettuce, as well as Hammersmith Cabbage, for early spring work, should now be pricked out; more especially if getting what is technically termed " pioud." agricultural oiijer jtiaruety. CORN EXCHANGE, MAKK- LANE, MONDAY, SEPT. 28. There Was a large supply of English wheat at market which sold readily at an advance ot is to 3s per qr. above the rates of this day se'nnight. Foreign was also held for the same enhancement, and a fair business transacted. Barley lor malting purposes barely as good. Grinding fully as dear. Beans were 23, and peas Is to 2s per quarter higher. Oats met more enquiry, and sold lully at 6d to Is per qr. more money. Per qr. Wheat, Essex, Kent, & Suffolk Red - - 55 to 60 White - 58 Lincolnshire & York- shire Red White Scotch White Irish - White Barley, Essex and Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk 54 55 - 51 - 52 - 51 - 51 Fer qr. Malt* Kingston and Ware 64 Brown - - - 56 Oats, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, Feed - 24 l'ota. and Poland - 28 Snotch - - - 25 Devonshire and Welsh 24 Londonderry, Newry, and Uloninel ditto - 26 Limerick and Sligo - 26 Cork and Waterford Black White - Gal way Extra Beans, Tick - Harrow and Small Peas, Essex, Boilers Blue - Grey, Maple, & Hog Extra - - 24 - 24 - 20 - 20 - 40 - 42 - 48 - 60 . 38 - 43 67 58 26 30 29 26 28 28 25 28 21 24 43 44 53 8( j 43 45 Malting - - - 36 38 Distilling - - 35 37 Chevalier - - 38 43 Grinding - - - 29 32 Irish, Distilling- - 27 3U Grinding - - - 26 28 Rye, Distilling - - 38 4U Grinding - - - 36 39 Malt, Norfolk & Suffolk 60 04 Brown . - - 54 56 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30. The supples of wheat small this morning from Kent, Essex, and Suffolk, and the demand being extensive, created a disproportionate demand of advance in prices, which checked the business materially, and an advance of only about Is per quarter was obtained for the trifling quantities which were sold. The business in oats was again checked by the deficient supplies, and the extensive demands at which alone any important transactions could be entered in this article; and in barley, peas, and beans the same state of business prevailed, holders being inditfeient to sales at the present or even moderately higher prices, and buyers holding off in hopes of falling rates. IMPERIAL AVERAGES. Average Price of Corn, per Imperial Quarter, for the Weekending Sept. 19. Wheat .... 51s 3d I Oats .... 23s 7d I Beans .... 41s 6d Barley 3os ldjlije .... 33s Od | Peas .... 40s 5d Aggregate Average of the Six Weeks which regulates tin Duty. Wheat .... 48s 2d | Oats .... 23s 4d | Beans .... 4us 4d Barley .... 30s 9d j Rye .... 31s Od | Peas .... 37s Id Duty on Foreign Corn. Wheat .... 9s Od I Oats .... Is 6d | Beans .... 2s 6d Barley 3s Od | Rye 2s 6d | Peas 2s 6d SEED MARKET, SEPT. 28. There was a large business done in linseed cakes, and in some instances, higher rates were again realised. In rape- cakes, more business done, and the quotations had an upward tendency. English and foreign rapeseed supported previous currencies. Liuseed moved off readily at a trifle more money. Black sea may be quoted at 45a to 46s; Petersburgh, 39s to 40s; Riga, 39s to 40s per qr. In new clover seed, so little doing, that prices were almost nominal.— The following are the prices'.— Clover, red English, per cwt., 42s to 46s; white, 42s to 48s; Foreign red, 42s to 46s; white, 42s to 4bs ; Canary, per quarter, 50s to 58s ; Cinque Foin, 36s to 40s; Rye Grass, 30s to 35s ; Uarraway, 43s to 44s ; Coriander, 12s to 14s ; Liuseed for sowing, 55 to 60; Rape Cakes, per ton, £ 5 to £ 5 2s; Rapeseed, per last, £ 22 to £ 24; Linseed Cakes English, per 1000, £ 12 10s to £ 13 Foreign, £ 8 to £ 10 5s. WOOL MARKETS. LONDON, SEFT. 28.— The past week's arrivals of wool into London, were large, viz., 3,663 bales from Sydney- 796 ditto jxam Portland Bay. N. S. W.; and 100 ditto from various other quarters, sales— at which about 26,000 bales were brought to a conclusion, and the prices advanced ( compared with those rc^ iis^. i at the previous auciions) quite Id per It). J-^ Ejuis- r^ NjiLmiiih done in the wool trade at this market during the past week. Prices continue firm. BRADFORD.— For wool the demand was sluggish, aud the spinners buy only for immediate use. Late prices were steadily maintained. HUDDERSFIKLD.— The wooltrade was rather brisker tnanlast week. HALIFAX.— The wool trade not very brisk, the finer qualities in chief request. ROCHDALE.— Little done in the wool trade, and the business trans- acted limited. SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET. SEPT. 28. At this day's market there were about 220 oxen and cows— 18 being from Spain, the remainuer from Holland and Germany— 1,600 sheep and lambs, and 20 calves from abroad, nearly the whole of which were disposed of. From our own districts, the arrivals of beasts were large, and of greatly improved quality. Ou the whole, a large business was trans- acted, at Friday's depression of 2d per Slbs; and a clearance was effected. The numbers of sheep were again large; but the mutton trade was by no means active, yet previous rates were decidedly lower than on this day se'unight. The veal trade tolerably steady, at full prices. Pigs were in good supply, and fair request, at late currencies. PRICES PER STONE OF 8LBS. TO SINK, THE OFFAL. s d Inferior Beasts 2 10 Second quality ditto 3 2 Prime large Oxen , Prime Scots, & c Inferior Sheep Second quality ditto Coarse- woolleU ditto Prime Southdown.. 3 3 10 3 10 4 2 4 6 4 10 Prime Southdown in s d s d wool ( JOOO Lamb 4 8 5 8 Large coarse Calves 3 111 1 S Prime small ditto 4 8 4 10 Suckling Calves, eachl8 0 30 0 Large Hogs 3 8 4 6 Small Porners 4 8 4 10 Qr. old store pigs, each lbs a 20 SUPPLY AS PER CLERK'S STATEMENT. Beasts, 4,077 | Sheep and Lambs, 3U. 200 ) Calves, 134 | Pigs 520 WORCESTER, OCT. 2. Our market to- day was shortly supplied with wheat, and the sales made were at an advance of fully 2s per qr. Malting barley Is to 2* per qr. cheaper, whilst grinding qualities were as much higher. Oats unaltered in value. On beans and peas the turn was in favour of the latter, d s d s d 7 4 Old Oats, Irish 3 6 4 0 0 0 New Oats, Irish 0 0 U 0 Beans, old, English .. 5 8 6 4 Ditto, Foreign .... 5 6 5 8 Ditto new, English .. 5 4 5 6 Peas, Feed 5 6 5 8 Boilers, white 6 0 7 0 Vetches, Winter .... 5 6 6 0 ditto, Spring s d Wheat, white 7 0 New 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 Foreign Wheat, ied 6 2 New 0 0 0 0 Foreign 0 0 0 0 Barley, grinding 4 0 4 2 Ditto new Malting .. 5 0 5 4 Malt 8 0 8 6 Old Oats, English .. 4 0 4 6 New ditto 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rye, new 5 0 5 6 INSPECTOR'S WEEKLY RETURN OF CORN SOLD. Total quan. A v. perqr. : Total quan. Av. perqr. Wheat 331qts 4 bu. £ 2 13 2} I Rye . . . Oqr. 0 bu. A'U 0 0 Barley 0 0 0 0 0 Beans . . 39 3 2 5 3* Oats. . 0 0 0 0 0 1 Peas . . 8 4 2 0 0 COUNTRY MARKETS. BIRMINGHAM, SEPT. 30.— During the present week English wheat sold at an advance of 2s to 3s per qr.; good new realised 7s 3d to 7s 6d per 621bs. Malting barley dull at former rates. Grinding fully at dear. Beans maintained their value. Oats Is per qr. higher. — Averages :— Wheat, 4,185 qrs 1 bush, £ 2 13s 4jd ; barley, 324 qrs, £ 1 19s 4* d; Oats, 309 qrs U bush, £ 1 5s U| D; Beans, 160 qrs< £ 2 5s lid; Peas, 90 qrs., £ 2 4s C| d. GLOUCESTER, SEPT. 26.— The wheat market was an unusually excited one, and large sales were made at an advance of 3s per qr. on foreign, and 2s upon Euglishsamples. Fine new white wheat realised 7s 6d per bushel ; imperial multing barley was 2s per qr. dearer; and oats and beans were held for advancing prices. Averages:— Wheat, 344 qrs. U bush., 54s Id; barley, 66 qrs., 31s Id; oats, 45 qrs., 28s ; beans, 36 qrs., 37s 6d. HEREFOilu, SERT, 26.— Wheat ( old) 6s 6d to 7s 2d ; barley, ( new) 4s Od to 5s; beans ( old) 5s to 5s 4d ; peas, ( old) 4s 6dto4sl0d oats, ( old) 3s 6d to 4s. SHREWSBURY, SErT, 26.— There was a good attendance, and a fair demand for wheat, at an advance. The trade closed firm as follows : — Wheat, 5s lOd to 7s 6d; barley, 3s lOd to 5s 6d; oats, 2s3d to 4s Od per imperial bushel. LIVERPOOL, SETT. 29.— There was a fair supply of English wh^ at, which was quickly cleared off at 3s to 4s per quarter over the currency of this day week, A similar improvement was demanded on free loieign, and a large busiiuss might have been transacted at 2s to 3s more money. There was a liberal show of new barley, and the price a shade under last week. In addition to the reported arrivals of oats, about half- a- dozen vessels laden with new arrived from Limenck and a few coastwise. Malt and peas rather dearer. Beans Is to 2s higher. Barrel flour 2s to 3s dearer. fineolucnt auO iSanferupt Itiegteter. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. BANKRUPTS. John Cramp, Garlinge, Margate, cow keeper. Edmund Garbett, Skinner's- place, Sise- lane, banker. William Miles Morley, Bread- street, Cheapside, warehouseman. John Wallace Falshaw, Farringdon, Berkshire, grocer, Frederick Shaw, Manchester, victualler. James Brett, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, grocer. William Morgan, Treforest, Glamorganshire, draper. James Lewis, Dawley- green, Shropshire, butcher. William Clemson, Dawley- green, Shifnal, Shropshire, victualler. Hewson Dutchman, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, merchant. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. BANKRUPTS William Glasscock, Cambridge, wine merchant. William Baker, Manchester and Salford, plasterer. Alfred Johnson, South Shields, printer. Printed and Published for the Proprietor, at the Office No. 5 Avenue, Cross, in the Parish oj Saint Nicholas, in the Borough of Worcester, by FRANCIS PARSONS ENGLAND, Printer, residing ai No 52, Moor Street, lything o Whist ones, in the Borough of Worcester. Saturday, October 3, 1846,