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AMEDICAL WORK on the INFIRMITIES OF THE GENERATIVE SYSTEM, in both sexes; being ail Enquiry into the concealed cause that destroys physical energy, and the ability of manhood, ere vigour has established her empire; with observations on the baneful effects of SOLITARY INDULGENCE and INFECTION; Local and Constitutional WEAKNESS, NERVOUS IRRITATION, CONSUMPTION, ana on the partial or total EXTINCTION OF THE REPRO DUCTIVE POWERS; WITH MEANS OP BESTonATJOX; the des- tructive effects of Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Strictures, and Secondary Symptoms are explained in a familiar manner; the Work is EMBELLISHED WITH TEN FINE COLOURED ENGRAV- INGS, on Steel, representing the deleterious influence of Mercury on the skin, by eruptions on the head, face, and body; with APPROVED MODE OF CURE for both sexes ; followed by Observations on the Obligations of MARRIAGE, and healthy perpetuity; with directions 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. 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A N II O Q I) V 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, illustrated with cases, & c. By J. L. CURTIS und Co., Consulting Surgeons, 7, FRITH STREET, SOHO SCIUARE, London. TWENTY- NINTH THOUSAND. Published by the Authors, and may be had at their Residence, also sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster- row; Hannay, 63, Oxford- street; Mann, 39, Cornhill, London; Guest, 51, Bull- street, Birmingham; Allen, Long- row, Nottingham; T. Sowler, 4, St. Anne's- square, Manchester ; G. Phillip, South Castle- street, Liverpool; Cooke, Chronicle Office, OXFORD ; Smith, Rose Cresoen:, and at the Office of the Independent Press, CAMBRIDuE; Clancv, 6, Bedford- row, Dublin; 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. The numberless instances daily occurring wherein affection of the lungs, putting on all the outward appearances of con- sumption— which, however, when traced to their source, are found to result from certain baneful habits— fully prove that the principle of the division of labour is nowhere more applicable than in medical practice; and 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 loo long been the prey of the illiterate and designing— United Service Gazette Messrs. CURTIS and Co. arc 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 consequenee of the numerous complaints made to the Authors by Patient J who have been induced to purchase spu- rious copies of this work, advertised by illiterate pretenders, under titles imitating as clos. ly 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. 6d. in postage stamps. VIOLENT SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE On Tuesday night a few minutes before twelve o'clock, a shock of earthquake was felt here of greater intensity and longer duration than any remembered. The state of the atmosphere at the time was calm, and beautifully clear. Early on ihe previous morning a very heavy rain had fallen, which had cleared the air and softened the temperature, and the following day was unseasonably fine and mild, the thermometer standing about 52 degrees. At nine o'clock, evening, it had fallen to 42 degrees, the barometer indi eating 29.50 inches; the greatest cold during the night was 36 degrees, and the barometer slightly inclined to rise, standing next morning at 29.51 inches. The feeling of individuals during the shock depended greatly on their situation. It is most generally described as being rather tremulous than undulating, and in high tenements heavy articles of furniture were violently shaken, bells were rung, and crockeiy- ware overturned. Every fan i! y was alarmed, and many rushed out to the streets under Lie impression that their bouses were falling. Such as were walking at the time describe the ground as shaken under their feet, much like the tremulous motion in steam- boats. The duration of the shock, by ail accouuts, must have been from 15 to 20 seconds, although the fears of many naturally led them to think it longer. It extended as far north as our accounts yester- day reached, and along the line of the Grampians it seems to have been particularly severe. Our correspondent at Crieff writes last night thus:—" At twelve o'clock, perhaps two minutes after it, a low rumble resembling distant thunder, but one which a practised ear could at once detect to be the herald of an earthquake, was heard. For five or six seconds it approached nearer and nearer, and waxed louder and louder; then came a heavy underground knock or two, then a sensible upheaving and downfalling, accompanied by a violent shaking of everything on the surface, and the thunderlike noise continu- ing for six or eight seconds, and died away in the distance. This may not have been the heaviest shock of earthquake that has occurred in Crieff for the last fifty years, but it certainly was a very smart one, and caused many a timid heart to quake. The ail before and at the time of the shock was calm and still, but a short time thereafter a fresh breeze sprang up."— Perthshire Courier. CULTIVATION OF COTTON IN INDIA Towards the close of the last month the Commercial Association of Man- chester addressed the directors of the East India Company, expressing fears that the supply of cotton from America was likely, from several causes, rather to diminish than increase in future, and urging the company to take measures for the culti- vation of the plant, and preparation of cotton in ^ tidia. The directors have just replied that they have for many years directed their attention to the subject, and that they have reason to con- clude that the exertions of the Governments of India to improve and estend the cultivation of the cotton plant, and to introduce machinery for rapidly and effectively cleaning the cotton, are likely to be attended with the best results. In order to test the success of the experiments which have been undertaken, the court have given directions for the shipment to England of cotton to the extent of 5,000 or 6,000 bales, if procurable, from each presidency, in the expectation that capitalists in this country and in India will be induced to take advantage of the important improvements in the cultivation and preparation of East India cotton effected by the East India Company, THE BISHOP OF WORCESTER AND THE REV. H. BITTLESTON. In severalof our local contemporaries there appeared a few weeks ago a statement to the effect that the Lord BISHOP of this diocese had suspended from the exercise of his ministerial functions the Rev. HENRY BITTLES- TON, one of the curates of Leamington, in consequence of a chargebrought against liim, that he had encouraged a servant girl in that town in the practice of private auricular confession, and Mariolatry; that he had inculcated the doctrine of transubstantiation, and the plurality of sacraments; and that he " was gradually beguiling" this girl " into Popery." This rumour we omitted to notice at the time, as it evidently lacked authority, and the result proves that it was erroneous though not altogether without foundation. His Lord- ship however having put himself in communication with the Rev. Gentleman on the subject, the latter requested a few weeks' time to consider of his reply, and at length the correspondence between him and Bishop is published. Mr. BITTLKSTON denies the alleged heresy in all points, and it appears from the correspondence that the Bishop did not, as was alleged, suspend the Rev. gentleman from the exercise of his ministerial duties in Leamington. " Such a suspension," says his Lord- ship, in the letter now lying before us, " founded upon ex parte statements, without allowing you the oppor- tunity of contradicting or explaining them, would have been an act, not only illegal, but tyranical; and I am glad to have the opportunity of stating, in the most explicit terms, that it never took place. Ever since I received the statements in question, we have been engaged in a correspondence with reference to the charges against you contained in them; and you very properly and voluntarily pledged yourself to me, that* during the progress of such investigation, you would abstain from the discharge of any ministerial functions within the diocese." But with regard to the grave matter involved in the charges laid before the Bishop, Mr. Bittleston says first, as to the charge of mariolatry:— " I deny that I have ever, in any part of my ministry, taught or practised the Invocation or Worship of the Blessed Virgin ; and I hereby in writing assure your Lordship, that so far from intending to beguile any person into Popery, or teaching them to invoke or worship the Virgin Mary, I am ready again to sign the 22nd Article of our Church in its strictest grammatical sense, atid not oniy so, but in plain and decided terms deny that I have any thought, purpose, or intention, in my heart, of leaving the Church of England for the Church of Rome, or of beguiling any soul away from our own fold to the Church of Rome or any other communion." To this the BISHOP replies— " I am quite willing to receive, as sincere, your assurance that you have not any thought, purpose, or intention, in your heart", of leaving the Church of England for the Church of Rome, or of beguiling any soul away from our own fold to the Church of Rome, or any other Communion ; but, while I acquit you of any such intended apostacy from the faith in which you were baptized, and of any such unfaithfulness in the discharge of your duties as a minister of that faith, I cannot acquit you of considerable indiscretion in the discharge of those duties. That you never intended to beguile others from our own fold to the Church of Rome I cannot for a moment doubt, after the solemn assurance to this effect which you have given me,— but allow me to remind you, that it is very possible for a clergyman to keep his teaching within the strict letter of our Articles and Canons, and yet, by insisting chiefly upon those points in which we may be sppposed to approach towards Rome, and leaving entirely out of sight those in which we differ from her, to dispose the minds of his people, insensibly, to consider the differences between the two Churches as immaterial, from whence it is an easy, and almost necessary inference, that separa- tion from the Church, with whose doctrines we thus agree in all essential points, must partake of the nature of schism." Mr. BITTLESTON denies that lie ever made an " un- qualified assertion of the actual Transubstantiation of the Elements in the Lord's Supper." He says— " As far as regards the exposition of the words in Matt, xxvi, 26, ' This is my body,' & c., I am ready to adopt that taken by Bishop Ridley, in his last examination before the Commissioners, as found in the edition of the Parker Society, p. 273- 4. But I presume your Lordship would not think of ruling the inier- pretation of any particular text, provided that soundness of faith on the doctrines in question were admitted— it being one of the liberties allowed by the Church of England that we should not be required to interpret any text according to a supposed unanimous consent of the Fathers, there being, in fact, no such thing as a ' Consensus Patrum' as to the interpretation of Scripture texts. For my own part, however, Bishop Ridley's interpretation of this text is that which approves itself to my mind, and as to the Sacrament itself, 1 am most willing and ready to give my hearty subscription to the words of our Article, which say, ' the Body of Christ is given, taken, and eaten in the Supper only after a heavenly and spiritual manner. And the means whereby the Body of Christ is received and eaten in the Supper is Faith.' " On this head the Bishop replies— " If a clergyman; founding his teaching upon the passage in the Catechism, that 4 the body and blood of Christ are verily and indeed taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper,' instructs his people, without qualification or explanation, that when they eat the bread and drink the wine, they actually eat the body and drink the blood of their Saviour, lie conveys an impression which, perhaps, he may not have intended, but the result of which is the persuasion, on the part of his hearers, that our doctrine upon this point is so nearly akin to that of Rome, that he who admits the one may, without inconsistency, admit the other. You say that you receive this doctrine as explained by Bishop Ridley, and, if you always preached it with the qualification and explanation which he uses in the passage to which you refer, you would have nothing to reproach yourself with in this respect; but if you have been wont ( as I know is the custom of some clergymen) to preach the doctrine of the Body and Blood of Christ being in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper simply and without explanation, you have conveyed a false impression to your hearers of the doctrine on this head entertained by our Church, and have been guilty of the indiscretion of thereby rendering perversion to Rome, on the part of those among them who might be weak and unstable, more easy to them." With respect to the charge of encouraging auricular confession, Mr. BITTLESTON says— " On the subject of Confession, my Lord, allow me again to assure your Lordship that I never ' solicited' any one, nor even spoke to the person, alluded to in the depositions against me, individually on the subject at all— nor did I ever urge it upon any one as necessary. If I may again refer to your Lordship's own words, I never did ' require all', or any, ' to come to me', or any other Priest, ' to confess their sins, before receiving the Lord's Supper,' or on any other occasion. I can assure youi Lordship that I never spoke on the subject in public or in private, without expressly disavowing compulsory Confession as practised in the Church of Rome. My simple wish was to carry out what appeared to me the provisions of our Church for consoling the burthened conscience, and for training up people in habits of self- examination and watchfulness." His Lordship replies— " Our Church, in the invitation to Communion, certainly recommends those ' whose consciences are burthened, to open themselves to some discreet and learned minister,' but it is equally certain that it discourages the practice of private Con- fessions, except in such cases of burthened consciences. This appears, as I before stated to you, from the omission in the sacond prayer- book of Edward the Sixth ( which only is our guide at the present day) of those words which originally stood as part of the rubric, immediately antecedent to the form of absolution, directed to be used in the service for the Visitation of the Sick,' And the same form of Absolution shall be used in all private Confessions,' which words occur in the first prayer- book of Edward the Sixth, but were designedly omitted in the second. But, besides, no one can be acquainted with the history of the Reformation, without being aware that the abuses of private confession were among the principal causes of it; and it cannot, therefore, he supposed that our Reformers intended to sanction a practice which, in their estimation, had been so fruiiful of baneful consequences as to justify such a division in the Church. When, therefore, a clergyman, on thejstrength of the passage in the invitation to Communion, to which I have referred, holds a sort of private confessional in his own house, and admits thereto young females, however careful he may himself have been distinctly to avoid any allusion that could be a cause of offence, yet he thereby opens a door to a practice, in which indiscreet and ill- disposed persons might teach others evil hitherto unknown to them, by questioning them upon those points which have justly given such umbrage in the practice of the Roman Catholic Church ; and, in so doing, he must surely be considered guilty of indiscretion." On another important point urged in the charge against him, Mr. BITTLESTON thus writes— " With regard to the use of the term ' Sacrament,' I had some time ago applied it to Confirmation, Absolution, & c., in the same sense in which it is used in the Homily, ' on Common Prayer and Sacraments ;' but about a month before the occasion alluded to in the letter had left it off, on bearing that it was likely to give offence, and never intended to resume it," The BISHOP in reply says— " We learn from Hooker, that ' in the writings of the ancient fathers all Articles which are peculiar to the Church's faith, all duties of religion, containing that which sense or natural reason cannot itself discern, are most commonly called Sacraments. The clergymen is, nevertheless, guilty of indiscretion, who, upon the strength of these authorities, applies the term Sacrament to Absolution, or to any other rite or ceremony, except Baptism and the Lord's Supper, which are declared in the Catechism to be the only two generally necessary to salvation, and which only combine the essential qualities of a Sacrament, namely, the outward and visible sign, and the inward spiritual grace. So also the form of Absolution in the service for the visitation of the sick, was probably retained with a view to the case of those who might derive comfort on their death- beds, from the use of a form to which they had been accustomed. That clergyman is, how- ever, guilty of indiscretion who, upon the authority of this form, and by partial or overstrained statements, conveys the impression to his hearers that he is authorized personally to absolve from sin, instead of simply declaring and pronouncing such absolution to be promised and conveyed through him by God, in the event of our faith and repentance." His Lordship thus concludes— " Many other points might be adduced, in which a clergyman, under cover of certain doubtful phrases, purposely, perhaps, retained in our prayer book, with a view to conciliate Roman Catholic converts, at, the time it was prerared or revised, may insensibly create Romanizing tendencies in the minds of his people, and yet keep within the strict letter of the Articles and formularies of the Church. Such conduct, however injudicious and productive of the most evil consequences, cannot, it is obvious, be dealt with as heresy, and as, after the correspondence which I have held with you, I cannot believe that you can justly be charged with more than this, I do not feel called upon to institute any further proceedings in your case. These, indeed, are the less necessary, as I understand from Mr. Craig that you have expressed to him your readiness to allow him to nominate another curate in your place. Had you, indeed, not so done, I should have felt called upon to have recommended some other sphere of duty to you, as I am convinced you could no longer have discharged your ministerial functions with usefulness in a place where you had exhibited such striking instances of indis- cretion. After, however, the explanations and assurances which you have now given me, I shall have no objection to countersign your testimonials; and, in taking leave of you, I pray with the utmost sincerity, that the blessing of God may be upon you, and that you may pursue, elsewhere, your ministerial labours with like zeal, but with somewhat more discretion, than you have manifested while under my Episcopal superintendence." And here the matter rests. THE PRESENT TIMES. MARRIAGE AND EDUCATION.— The proportion of per- sons married who are unable to write their names, shows a slight, but very slight, diminution from year to year. It includes, by the last returns, 33 in every hundred of the men, and 49 in every 100 of the women, married in England and Wales. Judging from their average age, those who do write probably learned to do so between the years 1821 and 1827. HAN WELL LUNATIC ASYLUM.— The Hanwell Asylum is one of the noblest instances of wisdom- tempered zeal and humane skill which our age can boast of. The building and its appurtenances occupy upwards of fifty- three acres; the several patients, sometimes nearly a thousand in number, are treated according to the intensity of their affliction; but in no case is unnecessary restraint practised. Working upon the proverbial association of idleness and vice, in all cases where practicable, employment is resorted to as a remedy; and nearly ull the operations of this vast establishment are conducted with the utmost order by lunatics; shops of lunatic tailors and shoemakeis raay* be seen here at work, and the bakery, the laundry, and other domestic offices, are worked by the same " patient" classes. The out- door arrangements are upon the same system of non- restraint. The gardens and shrubberies are neatly kept by the inmates, who are allowed to enjoy their health giving air with the most indirect surveil- lance, and various pastimes are allowed to minister to the " mind diseased." Within doors, reading of an interesting and attractive, though not exciting, character, is provided; the tables are strewn with cheap periodicals, in the hope that their good seed may net invariably fall upon the mind, as it were lying fallow. Here, as in the sane world, outside of the Hunvvell domain, society has its pets and butts, and men are prone to sport with each othei's weaknesses; but this is no new phase of humanity. We, who remember but too dis. tinctly the clanking fetters and the horrifying gaze of the inmates of the old Bethlehem, have inspected Hauwell with very different feelings; and as we walked, almost unattended, through crowds of " lunatics," were indeed gratified to find them so iar sane as to be sensible of their humane treatment. From the wall of one of their dormitories we copied the following lines :— " Behold! No gloomy cells where sullen madness pines In chains and woe, where no glad sunlight shines; But here kind sympathy for fallen reason reigns ; Our rule is gentleness, not force or galling chains." On the south side of the garden lies the burial- ground, wherein all patients not removed by their friends or parishes are buried; and here sleeps the individual who planned the asylum, and eventually became one of its inmates for a long period previous to his death— one of those extraordinary coincidences which belong to the category of popular fatalism. — Sharpe's London Magazine. MR. ROWLAND HILL AND THE POST- OFFICE.— Mr. Rowland Hill has been recalled to the post- office. He ought to have been there, some say, long ago. He transacted businesss at St. Martin's. le- Grand on Monday, as the second Secretary. From the great additional increase of duty throughout the whole of the departments in connection with the post- office service, it is quite clear that the superintenence of the upper offices, and the controul of the executive depart- ments, was far more than it was possible that the chief officer under the Postmaster- General could possibly preside over, with effect to the establishment and satisfaction to the public. It therefore became necessary that a subdivision of the con- trouling duty should take place, and in consequence of the pressure of Mr. Hill's claims, and the necessity which has arisen for the introduction of his whole plan ( the former part of the theory of that gentleman having proved completely successful) so that the full benefits of his scheme may be securcd to the public, has caused the Ministry to obtain the services of that gentleman, in order that the whole measure may be carried out. Colonel Maberley's duties, consequently, will be confined to the superintendence of the duties con- nected with the secretary's office, the inquiries made up stairs, the money- order office, the missing- letter department, and the accountant and receiver general's, with the dead- letter office. Mr. Hill will have the controul of the executive departments— the Inland- office, the Letter- carriers'- office, the Newspaper- office, and the London District Post- office, which department the introduction of central offices, different sys- tems of assorting, district offices, and more frequent deliveries of letters, will principally affect. The whole of the provin- cial distribution of letters will also fall within the scope of Mr. Hill's government. THE LATE FORGERIES BY THE POSTMASTER AT BARNET. — It will be in the recollection of our readers that some time since J. P. Morse, a chemist and druggist at Barnet, where he was also a postmaster, absconded from that town, having committed forgeries of Post- office orders to between £ 2,000 and £ 3,000. Subsequent to the discovery of the circumstances a reward of 50 guineas was offered for his apprehension, and from the inquiries instituted, it was found that he had gone off to the Continent. Peake, one of the Post- office officers, was then sent to Bruges, where it was ascertained Morse had been seen, but found on bis arrival there that he had left that city for Brussels. Peake followed him to Brussels, and from thence traced him to Ostend, where he was discovered under'the name of Morton, living at the house of a hair dresser, in a very reduced state, having squandered away all the money he took with him, which is believed to have been a considerable sum. He was immediately taken into custody by the Belgian autho- rities for travelling under a false name, but it is not at present known whether lie will be brought over to this country. NUTRITIOUS AND ECONOMICAL MEAL.— The Hon". R. H. Clive, M. P., having been requested to ascertain some par- ticulars alluded to by him at the last Agricultural Meeting in Shrewsbury, of the materials for a good strong broth which furnished a sufficient dinner for ' 26 persons, 6tates them to be the following:— Six pounds of bacon, cut into very smail pieces, two cabbages, twelve onions, twelve carrots ( all of good size aud cut small), and put into a large vessel, and boiled slowly for three hours; three pounds of rice, boiled in a separate vessel about half an hour, and then mixed with the other when nearly cooked. This produced rather more than thirty quarts of very thick wholesome food, and the quantity of bacon was more than necessary. APPREHENSION OF A FUGITIVE.— The fugitive ' clerk, Cowan, who absconded from Wingate Colliery with nearly £ 600 belonging to his employers, Lord Howden and partners, and who was apprehended at Ghent, is said to be again at liberty. The whole of the money, with the exception of his " travelling expenses," and the cost of his " gentlemanly" outfit— his gold watch, ring, wig, imperial, and moustaches— having been recovered, it has not been thought worth while to bring him to this country for prosecution.— Newcastle Chron. A CHILD IN A RAILWAY PARCEL.— The dead body of an infant, a week old, was last week discovered in a basket at the Nottingham Railway- station, the party to whom it was addressed having refused to lake it in. It had evidently been put into the basket alive, and it was brought to the station from which it was sent by two women, apparently mother and daughter, who waited in the yard a long time till the train started! A surgeon who examined the body stated at the inquest, that it died from cold, want of food, and the effects of an over- dose of opiate. DEATH OF THE GRAND DUCHESS MARY OF RUSSIA. We regret to learn that by accounts from Vienna, her Iuiperal Highness the Grand Duchess Mary ( Michailowna), eldest daughter of their Imperial Highnesses the Grand Duke Michael and the Grand Duchess Heleue of Russia, and niece of the Emperor, expired at two o'clock, a. m., on the 17th instant. The Grand Duchess had been in declining health for some months prior to the fatal termination of her life, and for the last few weeks which preceded her dissolution it became apparent to her illustrious relatives that her Imperial Highness could not recover from the malady by which she was attacked, a pulmonary disorder. It will be a severe affliction to the Imperial family of Russia, by whom the Grand Duchess was deservedly beloved for her private virtues and her public benevolence ; and the Grand Duke Michael and his illustrious Consort are overwhelmed with grief at their domestic bereavement, which has followed so closely after the premature demise of their second daughter, the Duchess of Nassau, who died in January last year, within twelve months of her nuptials. Her late Imperial Highness was born the 25th February, 1825, and was consequently within a few months of completing her 22nd year. By the lamented demise of this amiable Princess, the Imperial Court of Russia will be thrown in mourning, as well as the august families of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, the i# igning Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Saxe Weimar, & c, To the Editor of the Worcestershire Guardian. SIR,— The times are really eventful. No one can say what before very long will happen. The nations of the world seem to be preparing afresh their belligerent means, and probably it is not even Free Trade that will be able to preserve them from an open rupture. A very favourable opportunity now presents itself for testing the vaunted prin- ciples of Free Trade, but at the same time, what these princi- ples really are it is not at all easy to ascertain. The direct benefits of Free Trade are very problematical, and by virtue of them certainly the Conservatives have not yet been driven out of the fastnesses of Protection. Things" are not yet a great deal cheaper, in consequence of the progress that has been already made in the direction of Free Trade, and it is possible even that they may be much dearer by and by, so that the consumers shall wish back again the times of Protection, which are yet in the present tense, and cannot be regarded as past, unless at least four or five years are to count for nothing. But as respects the indirect or collateral advantages of Free Trade, as they are boasted of by free traders, what do these appear to be when we contemplate the present situation of France. There is at present in France, among the popu- lation, great complaint of a scarcity of provisions, and vigorous ordinances are issued against corn being exported from France. A regard for the prime necessaries of life you might expect would be paramount in the minds of new French politicians, and that they therefore would not assume any air of displeasure, because of the Montpensier marriage, or the reduction under the power of Austria, of the indepen- dent city of Cracow. We shall see in the sequel, how Free Trade arranges these complicated affairs. But the proba- bility is that the corn- exporting countries have been taking a leaf out of the black book of Mr. Cobden, and that they are presuming upon the superiority which the doctrines of Free Trade will confer upon them, over the consuming and less productive regions, in the event of things beginning to wear a warlike aspect. So far, with regard to the liberty taken by them with the city of Cracow, Russia, Austria, and Prussia, cannot be considered to be in a bad position. To avert the horrors of war and to prevent things being pushed to an extremity, apparently these three northern powers are in a situation to exercise the threat of withholding the sup- plies, and contracting the sinews of war, if England and France should turn out to be refractory, and refuse their con- sent to the political annihilation of the city of Cracow, whose independence was an article of stipulation at the Congress of Vienna, 10th October, 1815. Dearly then will England and France have purchased Free Trade, if it is to be at the sacrifice of national honour, aud national importance and power, aud we shall have become free traders to an idle and vain purpose, if we are never to be allowed to vindicate our disputed authority by an appeal to arms. But at home, there is not yet unanimity established on the ubject of Free Trade, and responsible and irresponsible powers or authorities cannot come to a mutual understand ing with respect to the necessity for opening the ports. Of course, a Protectionist must at once acquiesce in the decision of the Premier, that at present no pressing necessity seems to exist for opening the ports. Nothing is easier, of course, than for a deputation consisting of a number of respectable and influential persons to make out a specious case for the attainment of any political object upon which they may have set their minds; but it is quite another thing for the Prime Minister of a great country to consider whether or not it falls within his province to make the desired concession, Of course, generally speaking, the utility of deputations waiting upon Ministers, is to make a statement of grievances, whether real or ideal which may be afterwards taken into the grave consideration of the Minister, but an immediate compliance with the demands of a deputation, whereby the ordiuary functions of Parliament are superseded is clearly unconstitu- tional. It would be presumptive evidence against the capa. bilities and foresight of a Prime Minister, if in so important a matter as affording the necessaries of life, he should be so dormant as to require to be acted upon through the medium of a deputation, before he would grant the desired boon, when he saw the people dying before his own eyes, with famine. There is nothing so uncompromising and so imperious as absolute hunger, and when the effects of it begin to be felt on an extended scale, it is no longer a subject for discussiou whether or not all possible means of relief ought to be resorted to. The functions of Parliament are calculated to meet sooner or later, every reasonable and legal demand. Lord J. Russell, certainly, acted with becoming dignity when he replied to Mr. Cochrane—" No, that would not induce me to take the step you suggest." Mortals, all of them without exception, are fallible and inconsistent creatures, and in the productions of their pens they are often not quite themselves. The Premier, as it is well known, is an author of celebrity, but he seems to have been unhappy in the selection of a time for bringing out the third volume of the correspondence of John, fourth Duke of Bedford, because the Premier cannot abstain from making some rather free, if not illiberal, remarks on the character of the grandfather of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. The memory of George the Third, ought by right of courtesy, at present to be unassailable by the Premier, and when the citizens of Worcester call to mind how free and easy the King made himself to their ancestors, when his Majesty honoured Worcester with a visit, they will probably feel some displeasure if not indignation, when they find that Lord J. Russell expresses himself as follows:—" The child was father to the man ! The same facility in imbibing foolish prejudices; the same obstinacy iu adhering to them; the same want of frankness in his intercourse with men, and the same want of charity in his religious principles; the same strength of memory for those who offended him, and the same brooding sullenness against those who opposed his will, which had been observed in the boy, were manifest in the King." If there was any censorship of the press in this country, except what appertains to common law, it might be at some risk, that I venture to reflect upon the peculiar opinions of one invested with very great power in England. But there is nothing more established in this country than the uncontrolled freedom of the press. Persons may publish what they like, sharp or flat, rough or smooth, provided they are willing to abide by the consequences. We owe a great deal of our liberties, both civil and religious, to the freedom of the press; and although we know there are many what may be called levellers connected with the press, yet at the same time, there are those who are prompt to defend the institutions of our country, and to demonstrate to the satis- faction of all thinking persons that revolutionists, generally speaking, are very short- sighted persons, if not some of the greatest fools in creation. Whatever then promotes freedom of cMscussion amongst men, may be said to prepare the way for the cognizance of facts and the discovery of truth; and knowing how liable the human intellect is to be ensnared in the mazes of error, and taken in the finely- woven web of sophistry, it is excusable, if persons sometimes feel a resistless itching for letter writing, and thus obtruding their thoughts, like myself, crude or well digested, upon the public attention. But in political matters, what way could be made without the liberty of unrestrained discussion, and the opportunity afforded to individuals whether hidden in obscurity, or occupying a high station, of contributing their remarks to the general stock of the Company ? The disgraceful jobs, that are to be found out, and have been brought to light in almost all administrations, in all countries, either by accident or by design, plead strongly in behalf of any one who is qualified to serve the public by assuming the odious office of informer. Some public informers deserve to be ducked, because they look more to their own interests than to the public good. But the public will always assign the due meed of praise to any such letters as those of " Junius," which angelic visitants unravel the mysteries and the plots of cabinets, and history says something about political intrigues. The patient who falls into the hands of a bold and skilful operator, cries out loudly against the paiu inflicted upon him by the unsparing knife, but afterwards like the old soldier counting over his wounds, he tells, with some satisfaction, the tale of those sufferings which have terminated with his very life. It is not consistent with the political status of the Premier to speak of Junius as " a writer of those days, the spawn of that pestilent miasma, whose calumnies were so elaborately contrived, as to exist beyond the usual period of their ephemeral and loathsome life." We find, perhaps, a juster estimate of the letters of Junius, made by Robert Chambers, in his History of English Literature, as follows:—" They chiefly aimed at exposing the aggressions which the crown was at that time supposed to be making upon the national liberties; but, in performing this task, the writer did not scruple to satirize both the Ring and his supporters. He displayed such powers of keen, yet delicate sarcasm,— such dexterity in parrying and retorting the attacks of his adversaries, and so masterly a knowledge of the English constitution, as, joined to the brilliancy and polish of his style, gave to his compositions the character of a standard work, which they have ever since retained." Lord J. Russell ought to reconsider his verdict, and ask himself if he is not somehow, in the wrong box, according to Chambers and his Lordship. Nov. 27. Yours, & c., Q> t\< XiTl0S. REVISING BARRISTERS.— The barristers appointed to revise the lists of voters are paid £ 210 a year each, under the 6th Victoria, c. 18. By a return made to Parliament, it seems that 70 were appointed, and they were paid £ 14,700. DECREASE OF QUAKER MARRIAGES.— The Registrar- General of births, deaths, and marriages, in England, announces, in his seventh annual report, just published, the alarming fact, that there is a great probability of the race of Quakers shortly becoming extinct! Under the head of Marriages," this official authority states that " the marriages of Quakers have decreased considerably;" and that " the Quakers appear to be dissolving into the general population of the country, under the benign influence of religious toleration. We earnestly hope, however, that before this amiable, self- denying, humble, and simple- minded sect really melts away under the benign influence of religious toleration, like a snow- ball under the liquefying influence of the solar rays, means will be adopted to preserve an effigy of the species in full costume, in the British Museum, so that posterity may be able to form an accurate notion of the outward appearance, at least, of this singular variety of the human species. As to mental character- istics, the peculiar instinct, and the remarkable segacity of the race, it is to be feared they will utterly disappear when the amalgamation with the general population of the country is complete. jitnUum in i^ arfco. Mr. Markham, the gentleman whose extraordinary escape from a railway train, while labouring under an excess of brain fever, recently attracted so much of public observation, is now restored to perfect health, and has rejoined his family. According to Mr. Wise, the American Minister in Brazil, 64,000 slaves were imported from Africa last year, and 5,000 since the month of Auaust, all m American vessels. L'Indicatore, a Malta journal, says that there are now 40,000 church- goers in New Zealand who once lived upon human flesh, and in the practise of idolatry. There is now a conference of learned Jews at Munster, Germany, to deliberate on a reform, adapted to the times, of their form of worship. The convict Barber, we understand, is about to receive a free pardon, on condition of not returning to England.— Patriot. It is now stated on authority, that the long delayed prosecution of the works connected with the Clifton suspension bridge, is forthwith to be entered upon with a view to completion, The tall chimney at the Lifford Chemical Works, near King'g Norton, was blown down on Friday week. Some persons were in the building at the time, but fortunately no personal injury was sustained. A public dinner is to be given to Capt. Pechell, at Brighton, in acknowledgment of his services in connection with the administra- tion of relief to the poor. A public meeting has been held in furtherance of the construction, of a new break- water off Brighton. At a meeting of the Berlin Geographical Society, M. Ritter spoke in high terms of a plan for cutting through the Isthmus of Panama, conceived by Prince Louis Napoleon, during his confinement at Ham . The Cherbourg Agricultural Society has offered prizes to farmers who cause every deleterious exhalation to be remote from their dwellings, or those of their labourers. The ducking- stool, a relic of by- gone times, and dread of all shrews, has, by direction of the Mayor of Ipswich, been painted, renovated, and suspended over the staircase of the Town Hall. The Dutch Government is about to send out engineers and miners to work its gold mines ou the coast of Guinea. During the Martinmas hiring at Carlisle, on Saturday week, several loving couples set off to Gretna Green, to seek the services of the blacksmith, Keport says that not less than forty marriages were celebrated. The Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar has opened to the public his oabinetof oriental- coins, struck under forty different dynasties of Asia. The Bradford Committee has resolved to build lodging- houses for the factory girls, similar to those erected by Messrs. Basley aud and Gardner, Bolton, In 1815, no less than 1,300 English vessels sailed to France, The Directors of the Eastern Counties Railway have issued an order, that all shipwrecked mariners ( duly identified as such) shall have a free pass along the line. Several parties of Jews have visited Warsaw to expostulate against the prohibition of their national dress ; they were all rudely treated, shaved perforce, and their pelisses slit or destroyed. The Chaplain of the Salford House of Correction reports that of 241 boys received in twelve mouths, 68 could read on admission, 138 on discharge. In London there are 3,000 policemen, or 110 constables to one magistrate : in Liverpool there are 700 policemen to one magistrate, A Literary and Scientific Institution is in the course of formation at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Of the 107 prisoners sent abroad from Pentonville prison during the past year, 53 were taught trades who had never learned any previous to admission. The Senatus Academicus of the University of St. Andrew have unanimously conferred the degree of LL. D. on Lord Campbell, formerly an alumnus of that University. The Wilderspin tribute fuud now amounts to £ 1,300, of which, Manchester has contributed about £ 400, The sum of £ 2,000 has been fixed upon as necessary to accomplish the two- fold object of placing Mr. Wilderspin in ctrcumstauces of ease and comfort for the remainder of his life, and of ensuring a provision for his family. Nearly all the steamers on the Thames, plying between London and Westminster Bridges, have now reduced their fares to a half- penny, so great has been the spirit of competition. From an official document it appears that in 1843 there were 76,( 592 out- pensioners of all blanches on the establishment of Chelsea Hospital, Sir George Carrol, the new Lord Mayor of London, is by birth an Irishman, and in polities a staunch Tory. A lad at Kirby Ireleth, who works at the slate quarries, is only fifteen years of age, aud yet weighs thiiteeii stoues, and stands six feet two inches high. Mr. I. M. Scofield, editor of the New London Morning Star, an American paper, has, it is said, succeeded to an estate in Scotland worth £ 180,000. Rabbits have a dislike to treading on newly turned up soil. To protect cabbages and other plants from them, keep the ground about them loose with a Dutch hoe.. The subscriptions for the proposed Liverpool Athenaeum alreadv amount to £ 1,778. 19s. * More than £ 300 has been subscribed for a new museum at Ipswich, and it is intended to erect a new building for the purpose, A large number of Cornish miners have sailed from Plymouth for Australia. It is calculated that £ 260,000 are paid weekly to railway labourers in England. It appears by registers, that among 3,125 persons deceased, an average of only one is found to attain the age of 100 years. EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF SWINDLING. — At the Birmingham Public Office, on Saturday last, a man named John Reeves alias the Hon. Mr. Best, was placed in the dock to answer various charges of having swindled several shopkeepers out of monies and articles of dress. Inspector Glossop called the following witnesses:— Isabella Wilkins stated that she resided in Livery Street. On Friday se'nnight the prisoner came to her shop and requested to be shown some caps. She accordingly handed him down a number, from which he selected a few, and directed them to be sent to Richmond- terrace for him, telling witness he would call and pay for them. He then left the shop, saying he naa to go a short distance to pay a little bill which was due to a person named Brown, but immediately returned and asked for change of a 10/. note, which witness could not give. The prisoner then requested change of a sovereign, which Miss Wilkins gave him, when he left the shop, giving her to understand he would return in a short time, but he never made his appearance. Sarah Davis deposed that she was an assistant at Miss Stephens's shop in Temple- Row. On Thursday last the prisoner came and wanted to look at some shirts. He purchased half- a- dozen, which came to 9s., and then asked Miss Stephens for change of a 10/. note. Not being able to accommodate him, he requested change for a sovereign, and her mistress then gave the prisoner 20s., when he imme- diately left the shop without giving her the sovereign, and never came back.— Rebecca Adams said she was servant at Mr. Bates's, the George Inn, Digbeth. On Friday last, the prisoner entered one of her master's rooms, rang the bell, and called for a glass of brandy and water. She supplied him with a glass of brandy and a sugar- basin, in each of which was a silver spoon. In about an hour afterwards, she had occasion to go into the room, when she found the prisoner gone, and one of the spoons taken away.— Inspector Glossop discovered that he had resided for nearly a week at the Nelson Hotel, " faring sumptuously every day," on turtle and the best wines, but had suddenly departed without paying his bill, and carrying along with him the very identical silver- mounted cane, which he twirled with such an imposing grace. The White Horse, in Congreve Street, had also been honoured with his patronage, where he had lived equally well, and from which he departed under somewhat similar circumstances. The Clarendon Hotel was his next resort, where, after some difficulty, he was traced by Mr. Glossop, who quietly sat down in the coffee- room which the Hon. Mr. Best frequented, and waited his arrival, along with one of the detective constables. The gentleman advanced into the room with an imposing air, and sat down, but observing the constable leave the room, his suspicions evidently became excited, and he was about to follow his example, when Mr. Glossop placed his hand against the door, and prevented his egress until Miss Stephens arrived, who fully identified the now crest- fallen gentleman as the Hon. Mr. Best, who had robbed her of 20s. He was then taken into custody and searched, when a most miscellaneous collection of articles were found upon him, consisting of a silver spoon marked " B.," a large snuff- box, two pair of gloves, the stick which had been stolen from the Nelson, two new " doileys," which have probably been borrowed from some shop he has been patronising, between 21. and 31., and two or three little silk purses containing programmes of the Monday evening organ performances, probably selected for their great resemblance, when folded up, to a 51, note. It does not appear that his operations have been altogether confined to this species of swindling, as several small files, seven keys, and some other articles of the apparatus of a " crack " burglar were found in his possession. He was committed. MILITARY FUNERAL.— On Monday last the remains of the late John Cutler, of Stourbridge, were conveyed to the grave with military honours. The funeral was attended , by Captain Hickman and a file of men belonging to the Stour- bridge troop of yeomanry, of which the deceased was a member, and by the band, which played the dead march. At the grave three volleys were fired over the body. An immense number of persons assembled on the occasion, the deceased being well known, and the funeral having been postponed to obtain the attendance of the military. DEATH IN THE STREETS.— STARVATION.— An inquest was held on Tuesday, in London, before Mr. Bedford, ou the body of Richard Thomas Lyons, aged 31, a writing engraver, without any settled residence. William Hancock, crossing- sweeper in Hanover- square, said that on Saturday last he was with the deceased in the tap- room of the Duko of York, Blenheim- street, Bond- street. The deceased appeared in. a destitute and starving condition, and when some painters came into the room to have their dinuer, he eyed their food so covetously, that some of them took pity on him, and gave them a portion of their meal. He soon afterwards left, but had not been gone many minutes before witness heard that he had fallen down in the street, and on going outside he saw him lying on the pavement. A stretcher was procured to take him to the workhouse, but upon his arrival there he was dead. From the evidence of other witnesses, it appeared that the deceased had long been out of work, and was in a state of great destitution. Mr. Bioxham, surgeon, attributed death to congestion of the brain, probably caused by the full state of the stomach. On opening the body he found several pieces of meat the size of an egg. Verdict—" Natural death from apoplexy." SHORT TIME FACTORY MEETING AT LEEDS.— On Mon- day evening a numerous meeting of the inhabitants of the borough of Leeds, convened by the mayor, in compliance with a numerously signed requisition, comprising the names of several members of the town council, and members of the medical profession, was held in the Music Hall, the largest room in the town, " to consider the propriety of petitioning Parliament for a legislative enactment to limit the hours of labour for women and young persons employed in factories, to ten hours per day for five days in the week, and eight hours on the Saturday"." The Rev. Dr. Hook, vicar of Leeds, took the chair. After much animated speaking, resolutions in accordance with the requisition were unanimously adopted. Cases of deranged Stomachs, Sick Head- aches, with loss of strength and energy, cured by Holloway's Pills— In most of the above cases the hands and feet swell, the face puffs, atid oftentimes a sense of fulness will be noticed to exist about the waist, attended generally with much nervousness and lowness of spirits. Those symptoms, if neglected, frequently end in Dropsy, Paralysis, or Apoplexy. To regain full health and vigour eat no vegetables, get plenty of exercise in the open air, and take Holloway's Pill's according to the directions given with them ; when any of the complaints named will be completely eradicated from the system, even when every other treatment had failed, THE W O R C E S T E R S H I R E GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, N O V E M B E R 145, 1 8 4 6 . FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. UNITED STATES AND MEXICO. The Britannia arrived in Liverpool on Tuesday, bringing intelligence from New York of the 15th of November, Boston the 16th, Halifax of the 18th, and the usual late Canadian intelligence. This arrival brings the fact of a large number of ships having sailed from New York and the other American ports bound to England, and in nearly all cases laden nearly to the water's edge with flour, corn, and other provisions. Nearly thirty ships of large tonnage are represented to be taking in cargoes in the port of New York alone, all of them bound for Great Britain ; and the demand for shipping has, of course, had its natural effect of raising freights. The Britannia's news reached New York on the 9th, and created a great routing amongst the speculators. Corn and flour instantly advanced considerably, but when the speculators came to their senses and looked upon their enormous supply, prices fell back almost as rapidly as they had advanced. The New York Express, the best- informed authority, thus informs us of American means. English famine mongers will do well to study its facts. The Express says:— " Let us see, then, as near as we can, how much we have to spare. Just to start, we think no one will doubt that we can spare the increased receipts at tide- water here. The amount is as follows: Excess of Receipts at New York. 454,312 barrels of flour, equal to 283.945 qrs. wheat. 1,149,991 bushels of wheat, equal to 143,745 qrs. wheat. 1,375,298 bushels of corn, equal to 171,911 qrs. com. 260,667 bushels of barley, equal to 32,583 qrs. barley. Excess of receipts 632,184 qrs. grain. We also assume that the increase at New Orleans will be as large as the increase here, and we add that to our means of export. Receipts at New Orleans for 1845 and the Estimates for 1846. 1845. 1846. Increase. Corn, meal 3,950 brls. 6,000 brls. 2,050 Corn, in ears 358,573 brls. 500 000 brls. 141.427 Corn, shelled 1,166,120 scks. 2.000.00. J scks. 333,850 Oats 269.386 brL. 400 000 brls. 130 614 Flour 837,985 bils. 1,047,481 brls. 209,496 Wheat 403.786 brls. 900,0J0 brls. 496,214 " We have estimated the wheat receipts to be double and have added to last year's flour 25 per cent., which is the New York increase, and which will be much less than the actual increase at New Orleans. The whole gives us the following :— 2,050 brls. of corn meal 4 bushels, equal to 1,025 quarters. 141,427 brls. corn, in ears 17,678 „ 333,880 sacks of corn, of 2 bushels .. 83,470 „ 130,614 brls. and sacks of oats 3 bushels average 48,730 „ 209,496 brls of flour 131 185 „ 496,214 brls. and sacks of wheat, 3 bushels 186,080 „ N. O. total estimate increase 468,168 „ N. Y. increase thus far 632,184 „ Total increase for 1846 1,100,352 Or more than one half, from these two ports, of the quantity bought by England in her largest year from the world. The increase of supplies from New Orleans, we have no doubt, will be found under the mark. The price of breadstuff* at the next harvest, unless there is a general failure of the crops in Europe, will be as low in the United States as it was upon the average of the past year." The American season continues favourable to a prolonged canal navigation, and the supplies of wheat and flour are constantly increasing. Indian corn, too, is reaching the sea- board in much larger quantities than usual so early after the harvest, called forth by the high prices; but the great bulk of the crop will not come forward till spring. As a sample of the sort of cargoes the ships are taking in at New York, we need only refer to one, the Huguenot, now on her way in company with some fifteen or twenty others, of equally large burden, all bound for England. She has on board 1,368 bales cotton, averaging 4001b. ; 1,973 barrels flour, 500 barrels meal, 14,800 bushels corn, 11,500 bushels wheat, 3,900 hogshead staves. The dead weight is 1,143 tons, esti- mated bulk of cargo in barrels, 13,420. The ship measures as per register 934 tons, and draws but 18 feet 5 inches water. Freight, 2,400/. sterling. Another ship, the New World, for Liverpool, has a very much larger cargo than this ; so also has the Montezuma, a vessel of over 1,100 tons ; these are entirely laden with provisions. A spell of wtsteily wind, and the quays of Liverpool will be covered with American provision produce. During the two or three weeks prior to the Britannia's sailing, upwards of 70 square- rigged vessels cleared from New York, destined for Europe, loaded with flour and grain ( and one carrying out 300 barrels of onions,) scarcely one of which had left the bay on the 15th ult., owing to the bad weather. The New York Herald of the 14th of November, in an excellent article on the subject of the famine- mongers, holds out the following warning to speculators. It says: " The immense amount of corn and flour which the high prices current at the latest dates will cause to be shipped, must have a tendency to glut the market and depress prices. " Prices for cotton and breadstuffs on this side are too high for profitable shipment to Great Britain, for the purpose of realising immediate returns. Shipments made now at current rates on this side must be made in anticipation of an advance on the other side; and it therefore becomes necessary to exa- mine the matter closely, for the purpose of determining the probability or possibility of an advance sufficient to warrant the exportation of supplies to the extent anticipated. It would be well for those deeply involved in this movement to look back to this period last year, and trace the course of prices from the beginning to the close of the speculation, which had at that time assumed such a flattering appearance, and see if there is no analogy between the one of 1845 and that of 1846. The result of the last speculation in breadstuffs was ruinous in the extreme, and terminated the commercial existence of several old and wealthy houses. There were many, no doubt, who made fortunes by the movement, but it was only those who went into it in the eailiest stages— who bought at low prices and sold at high. Those wiio seized the opportunity to realize upon the turning point obtained the prizes ; while those who came in at the close of the game were saddled with the losses. " It is so in every speculation, and it is only those who take hold in the eleventh hour that are ruined. The eleventh hour in this speculation has arrived, and the time has passed for fortunes to be realised out of this turn of the wheel. Hundreds, and perhaps thousands, have reaped a rich harvest out of the starving population of Europe; but they had their lights trimmed in seasou— they were ready when prices began to rise, and, therefore, had the benefit of the improvement since. Not so with those who have come in recently, since prices have become so much inflated; they operate on the probability of a further advance, even after prices have already reached points higher than circumstances justify. We look upon those who go into the movement upon the strength of advices, which are now coming to hand by the steamers, as the most reckless, desperate class of speculators— a class having everything to gain, and very little to lose, and we look upon their rum as inevitable. " An advance in the prices for our principal agricultural products, and a legitimate demand from foreign countries, are calculated to add wealth to the country, and improve the condi- tion of all classes ; but a speculative advance in prices, and a fictitious demand abroad, give an impetus to shipment beyond the wants for consumption, and concentrate supplies in such quantities at certain points, as to derange the trade, and produce a reaction in prices to such an extent, that speculators cannot sustain themselves, and a panic seizes them, spreading dismay and desolation in its course. Look out for breakers. We advise speculators to keep the sounding lead in motion." MEXICO. The Britannia brings news from the American squadron, dated off' Anton Lizardo, Oct. 13, 16, and 25. On the 13th, all was bustle and preparation tor an attack on Alvarado. For a month previous the sailors had been drilling for the attack. The Mexicans had a battery of 10 guns at the mouth of the river. On the 14th, sailing orders were countermanded, the wind blowing too fresh for operations. On the 15th, they sailed, but anchored again the same day within ten miles of the mouth of the river. On the morning of the 16th, steamer Vixen and cutter M'Lane, towed by steamer Mississippi, anchored at long- shot distance, and commenced their tire. The Commodore leading in the Vixen, with the rest of the force following, passed by the fort, each vessel firing her broadside as she ranged a- head, with little or no effect, owing to the great distance. A long 18 of the cutter Forward sent a shot directly into the fort. The shot was repeated with great effect. In the meantime, the Mississippi had closed up, and was exploding her Paixhans effectively about the heads of the Mexicans, doing considerable damage to the fort. During the morning, several of the American boats sounded within half a mile of the fort, and were fired upon, but received no damage. At one, p. m , the line was formed, the steamer Vixen towing the gun- boats Reefer and Bonita • the M'Lane schooner, Forward, aud gun boat Petrel, two 1; unches, three cutters, and a barge, containing a force destined ft*- boarding the vessels of war, brought up the rear. The Vixen and her tow passed the bar, and took a position within point blank range ; but the M~ Lane stuck so fast that the Commodore was unable to bring up all his force, or stand the enemy's 12- gun battery, and was obliged to retreat. The force in the boats was exposed to a very heavy fire, but none were hurt. On the night of the 16th the cutter Forward, gun- boats Bonita, Reefer, and Nonata, under Commodore Perry, left Anton Lizardo, for an attack on Tobasco. The latest accounts irom the army bear date on Oct 16; and dispatches have been received at the War Department from General Taylor, written on the 6th, 11th, 12th, and 13th of the same month. The dispatches are brief and comparatively unimportant. By far the most important part of the information communi- cated ' s precisely that w hich the dispatches fail tosupply, but in which all accounts concur, and that is, that the Mexicans have withdrawn from Saltiilo, and fatten back on San Luis Potosi. The advance of General Taylor to that city, under present circum> tances, is a matter of impossibility. The natural obstacles presented by the face of the country, the absence o.' supplies, means of transportation, or force to maintain his com- munications, all combine to make an advance impossible. The impossibility of obtaining any permanent object which cannot be. equally well acquired in the present position of the army, the empty treasury, and an adverse majority in the House of Representatives, after March 4, 1247, may possibly induce the Government at Wasliington to terminate the war where the army is at present. We are informed upon the best authority that the intentions of Government have undergone a great change since the elections have resulted adversely to their party. General Taylor, at last accounts, appears to have settled down comfortably at Monterey ; but the reaction taking place in the army, after so much fatigue and excitement, is described as painful. It is very possible that General Taylor will await at Monterey the doings of the Mexican Congress, to which the American propositions for peace were to be referred. In that case he will not move until about the middle of December, and it is said that instructions are to be sent him to that effect. men), commanded by Genetal Wheeler, which has marched from the Jullunder Doab to Jamoo for the purpose of taking possession of that capital and of guarding it for Gholab; and, 4th, the brigade which left Lahore, on its being relieved by other troops from Ferozepore, crossed the Ravee and marched into Ghol. ib's dominions. The movement of this powerful force shows that the Governor- General and the Commander- in- Chief look upon the proceedings at Cashmere as of great mo- ment. It is evident from the preparations that some ulterior measures of great importance will soon be adopted. It is rather probable that the British authorities are by this time convinced of the impolicy of placing the Mahommedan population of Cashmere and the neighbouring districts under the yoke of the Sikh Gholab, with whose rule they are not likely ever to be satisfied, and that the dominions of Gholab will, ere the close of the present campaign, be me- ch circumscribed. The British authorities, although they gave him the transfer of all the hilly or mountainous country eastward of the Indus and westward of the Ravee. are not bound to keep an army there to maintain order amongst his subjects, or to collect his tribute. The inha- bitants of Cashmere have many reasons for wishing to be rid of the Sikhs as governors, for their country has been ruined and half depopulated by the exactions of the Sikhs. The Lahore force, under Tej Singh, had by the middle of October got within twelve miles of Bheembur, when he declared his inability to proceed for want of carriage. This delay looks rather suspicious. The conflict appears to be going forward between Gholab's troops and the Cashmerians, but the details are not known. The settlement of the affairs of Moultan is said to be going forward favourably at Lahore, where the Dewan Moulraj Moultanee has been received in state by his Sovereign, Dhuleep Singh, and his mother, who performs the duties of Regent during the minority. From Scinde there is nothing remarkable. The regiments which are to be relieved are not " to quit that country until about the 1st of February next. There was sickness again at Sukkur and Kurrachee, arising from the heats of the months of October and November; but it was expected to end when the cold weather set in, in November. There were slight disturbances in Bhopal, created by some mercenary troops who had been expelled from the Nizam's territory, and who had joined the disaffected retainers of an abandoned character, Ameer Mahomed Khan, the grandfather of the sovereign, who aimed at becoming Rajah. The lawless force was speedily surrounded, attacked, and routed by the con- tingent under the orders of the political agent. The rapid suppression of this revolt has had the best effect in the interior of India. There is no truth in the rumour of the Governor- General's son and other British officers being prisoners in Cashmere. There was an important discussion going forward at Madias, where the government had removed the whole of the Judges of the Suddur and Foujdaree Adawlut, the upper courts of the Hon. Company. The cause of this removal was the decisions of those courts in favoui of the natives, and against certain acts of the missionaries at Tinivelly. This has produced great excitement amongst the native community of that presidency, who held a great meeting to call on the Government to reinstate one of the judges ( Mr. Lewin). The whole matter has been referred to the Court of Directors. Sir H. Roper left Bombay on the 2nd November, and Sir D. Pollock was to be sworn Chief Justice on the 3rd. Great curiosity existed to know who would be named Governor of the presidency, and also who would be the next Commander- in- Chief. IRELAND. The Irish papers are for the most part barren of interest. The chief features consist in details of robberies and outrages of a minor character. Sheep are special objects of theft, and the losses to the farmers, chiefly in the midland counties, are numerous. At a special sessions at Eyre Court, several pre- sentments were put in, under the Malicicus Trespass Act, for sheep killed or stolen. All were objected to by the Magis- trates, on the ground that they were robberies and not malicious injuries. Mixed with accounts of outrage are complaints against the Board of Works, for delay in the employment and reduction in the wages of labour. The complaints may be well grounded, but a more hard- worked body than the Commis- sioners of Public Works, says the Daily News, there does not exist in Europe. Their toil is unintermitting, Sundays not excepted. No amount of activity could be adequate to the numerous demands on their attention, and the selection of the most urgent works in the order of their importance is all that might reasonably be expected. Delay in the payment of wages is inseparable from the nature of task work, and the few causes of complaint prove the excellent machinery of the board, as well as the general satisfaction of the labouring classes. The plan of the board is to allow Is. a day on credit, as " sustenance money," until the work be measured and calculated, which could not be done in the short interval of a week. The landed proprietors are horrified at the waste of public money on road- making, and yet they will not provide the necessary remedy. At the presentment sessions for Knockmahon, county Galway, Lord Clonbrock stated that " every road in the county was spoiled." Lord Clancarty was more encouraging, as funds are in hand to give employment for 15 weeks, making allowance for the spring employment on farm labour, which would occupy a portion of January aud all the succeeding month. At the weekly meeting of the Repeal Association, held in Dublin, on Monday, the subject of the repeal accounts was again introduced by Mr. O'Connell, who stated that the accounts had now been audited for the tenth time. The books, which were most accurately kept, were open to the inspection of anybody who chose. The vouchers were all authenticated and signed, and the balance struck ; he was sorry to say the balance was against the association and in his favour ; the association owed him the sum of £ 97. 10s. 9d. j INDIA. The semi- monthly express from Marseilles, in anticipation of the Mails from Bombay, to the date of the 2nd of November, arrived on Tuesday night. It brings several items of important intelligence. The insurrection in Cashmere is said to be nearly at an end. Sheik Emaum- ood- Deen has again temporized and made a show of yielding, and has even withdrawn his troops from the siege of a small fort called Hurree Purvut. But the winter is about to set in, and then the greater number of the passes from Jamoo into the vale of Cashmere will be closed, and the Sheik, unless dispossessed previously, may laugh for a time at the armies sent to attack him. In the meantime there are considerable forces in movement towards Cashmere,— viz., 1st, the whole force of Gholab Singh; 2nd, the Lahore army ( 10.000 m « n), und « r Tej Singh; 3rd, th « British division ( 6,000 DREADFUL FIRE IN LONDON.— Between twelve and one on Wedne- day morning a fire of a most fearful character, by which life was lost, broke out at 31, Calciaft- terrace, New- cut, Lambeth, known as the Exhibition of Nature and Art, the pro- perty of a Mr. Fergusson. It appears that whilst the proprietor and one or two other persons were sitting in the front kitchen, thi- y were suddenly alarmed at hearing a loud crackling noise proceed, ing from the exhibition- room. Upon getting to the top of the staircase, they found that the exhibition was wrapped in one sheet of flame. An instant cry of" Fire" was raised by Mr. Fergusson, in order to arouse the other inmates of the place, but whilst he was endeavouring to wake them the flumes made such fearful progress that it was with the greatest difficulty that any one could escape. Without delay the engines were set to work, from an abundant supply of water, but the exhibition being of a very inflammable character, the figures being composed principally of wax, the flames rose with such rapidity, that before a drop of water could be discharged into the place, the bui'ding was fired from the ground- floor to the roof. The engines were worked with full vigour, in spite of which, the fire still continued to burn furiously, and before one o'clock they had burnt through the roof, when the inhabitants of the several surrounding houses became apprehensive that the conflagration would prove of a most extensive character. By strenuous exertions on the part of the firemen the flames were got down by half- past one, but not till the exhibition of wax work figures, the living serpenis and monkeys were destroyed. The whole of the furniture in the upper floors was likewise consumed. How the tire originated cannot be ascertained. Mr. Fergusson estimates the loss of his exhibition alone at upwards of 1,000/. As soon as circum- stances would permit, the firemen made an examination of the ruins, and under a pile of burnt timber they discovered the body of a female dwarf, who formed a portion of the exhibition. Her lower extremities were very much burnt, and her features completely disfigured. She had retired to rest in an upper apartment, according to her usual custom. SERIOUS RIOT IN COVENT- GARDEN THEATRE— On Friday evening Covent- gaiden Theatre was the scene of a riot which lasted during nearly the whole of the first part of the concert, and which at one time reached to such a height as to threaten the most serious consequences. No sooner were the doors of Covent- garden open, than the entire space ot that immense area was speedily crowded from the basement to the ceiling, stage and all. Notwithstanding this, money was still taken at the doors, and the stream kept flowing in until the people were literally packed together in one solid mass. The first overture " Fidelio," was played by the band, and the usual movement was attempted to be made towards what is most improperly termed the promenade. To this movement a formidable obstruction opposed itself at the proscenium on either side of the orchestra, in the shape of a barrier, which on being discovered excited the ire and indignation of the audience, at least that portion who had the misfortune to be located in the " promenade." From this moment a scene of uproar commenced which almost baffles description ; the music was stopped by the groans and yells which ensued, and it was with much difficulty that even Miss Birch obtained a hearing, from the loud and repeated cries, of " remove the barriers." The new" valse," " the Garland," and the solo performances of Herr Kcenig, were perfect dumb show, and the appearance of a body of police only added fuel to the flame. Another piece of music was stopped, and M. Jullien essayed to address the discontented, but thegroans and hisses for some time prevented his being heard. Ultimately he declared that those who were dissatisfied should have tickets given for the following evening—( Cries of " Why take our money when the place was over full ?") He assured them that a placard was put out announcing that the theatre was full,— ( Cries of " false, false.") The music again proceeded, but the riot now assumed so serious an aspect that a reinforcement of police was deemed necessary, and in a few minutes a large body of the F division made their appearance, and took up their station at the barriers, amidst the most discordant yells and other marks of disapprobation, and the post was not yielded until the police truncheons were exercised pretty freely. Noise no* took the place of violence, and the concert proceeded amidst cnes of " Shame," " Jullien, give us the ' Police Quadrille,' Jullien's ' N w Police Polka,' " & c. Ultimately the time arrived for the " British Army Quadrille," which completely drowned all attempt at further interruption. THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.— We understand that the Governm-. nl have recently taken into consideration a series of improvements for effecting an immediate communication with the Royal Palaces, Government offices, dockyards, garrisons, and fortresses, throughout the kingdom, by means of the electric telegraph. The proposals are stated to be the extension of the telegraph from the Sbugh station of the Great Western Rail- way to Windsor Castle, in subterranean pipes, the wires being connected with extensions Irom the Paddington terminus to Buckingham Palace, the Treasury, and the Home. office; extension of the telegraph on the Great Western and South Devon Railways to the Plymouth Dockyard, with a corre- sponding extension from Paddingion to the Admiralty; the extension of the telegraph now completed on the South- Western to the dockyard and arsenal at Portsmouth to the Admiralty ; extension of the telegraph on the South- Eastern Branch line, now constructing to Woolwich and Gravesend, to connect the VYoolwich garrison, arsenal, and dockyard, with the telegraph extension from the London- bridge termini to the War- office and the Admiralty. Also a similar e:-. i ' sion along the Rochester line to Chatham and Sheerness. It is <,! so pioposed to lay down the telegraph between the War- office and the Tower, which, by the extensive improvement now going on in the interior of that fortress, will become a most efficient garrison. There has been an objection, it is said, taised to the present mode of erecting the wires oil poles along the various railways, the demolition of the telegraph being a work of little difficulty. It has been suggested to convey it under ground in a similar manner as the extension from the South- Western terminus is now being conducted under the streets of London, and which has been found to act accurately. By this plan the wires are not only secured from injury, but are less liable to get out of order than those exposed in the open air. According to Act of Parliament, the Government hava the power of giizing all electric telegraph* oa railways. fim Intelligence. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2. WILLIAM JOHN O'CONNELL V. FEARGUS O'CONNOR AND JOSHUA HOBSON. This was an action for A libel in the Northern Star news- paper, of which the defendants were, the one the registered proprietor, and the other the publisher. The defendants avail- ing themselves of the 8th and 9th Vic., cap. 75, known as Lord Campbell's Act, had pleaded the making of an ample apology, and the payment into Court of £ 5, alleging that to be the full amount of the damage done to the plaintiff. Mr. Serjeant Dowling and Mr. Banks conducted the plaintiff's case, and Mr. Serjeant Willuns and Mr. H. Wilde that of the defendants. The plaintiff, it appeared, a native of Ireland, resided in London, and being a warm supporter of the repeal question in this country, became a very prominent character at the different repeal meetings in London ; and it was with respect to his con- nection with that cause that the libel in question had been written. The defendant, O'Connor, also resided in London, but the Northern Star newspaper was published at Leeds; and the liability of his co defendant and himself now depended on the simple question, of whether or not the apology made and the sum paid into Court were, in the opinion of the Jury, a sufficient satisfaction to the plaintiff. The libel in question had been published on the 3rd day of August, 1844, and was in these words :—" One of the reasons why the London Repealers object to the payment ( which objection tias called forth the con- duct complained of) of W. John O'Connell is, that he is com- pelled to be out of the way all the week, fearing an arrest, and can only be seen out on Sundays. He has been living with a lady named Moss, who trusted him with money to pay bills to the tune of £ 200 or £ 300, and he, instead of paying the bills, otherwise employed the cash ; she wishes to arrest him, in the hope that the association will pay the money to save him from disgrace. All this he acknowledged at the St. George's ward, and taunted Mr. D. Waine with knowing his embarrassments, arid wishing to increase them. He also trusted that Mr. O'Connell would pay the sum for him, but he was too proud to ask him. He stated last Sunday that if 12 wards declared against him, he would immediately close them all." The next thing put in evidence was the apology, which ran as follows : " TO W. J. O'CONNELL, INSPECTOR GENERAL OF REPEAL WARDS IN ENGLAND. " Sir,— I have for some weeks back noticed a kind of running fire about your conduct in the Northern Star newspaper. As soon as I saw a very uncalled tor and unprovoked attack upon you in the columns of that paper, I made inquiries as to the source from whence those charges came; and as I employ a reporter exclusively for communicating the proceedings at repeal meetings, I resolved on discharging my present corres- pondent from that office, if he had commenced his undertaking by what I considered a very unjustifiable attack upon private character. I learned, however, that, he was in no way con- nected with the slander in question. " I now think it a duty to my country, to you, and to myself to state, in confirmation of what I understand you have asserted at a subsequent meeting, that not only was the report in question inserted without my knowledge, but that further, the moment I perused it I communicated my strong disapprobation of it to the editor. I may further add, that what is slanderous and spiteful m the communication I wholly disbelieve; while what may be true is many a good mans case. I trust, sir, that neither I nor the Northern Star shall ever be made the instru- ment of weakening whatever power you may have to organise Irish hatred against English oligarchical misrule; while you must prepare yourself, while engaged in such an undertaking, for the criticism of friends as well as the unmerited slander of foes. " Trusting that this explanation will be the more acceptable for being a voluntary correction of what I believe to have been a gratuitous and unmerited falsehood. " ~ - emain, Sir, your obedient servant, " FEARGUS O'CONNOR." A witness named William Reading was then examined, and he said that he was the reporter with whom the defendant O'Connor found fault, and that he had also been a repeal warden. When attending a repeal meeting at Somers Town, he ( witness) had read the letter of apology in question to the plaintiff, who said that it was most ample, and that he knew the defendant would not do anything to injure him. Tins was the whole of the case. The Lord Chief Justice summed up, and told the Jury that the question was, whether the apology was such, having regard to the nature of the libel, as to reduce the plaintiff's claim to £ 5, the sum paid into Court. With respect to the witness called, the Jury would consider whether he had not been mis- taken in giving his evidence, or whether the plaintiff, having at first thought the apology sufficient, had afterwards changed his mind on more closely considering the nature of the libel. The Jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff— Damages £ 50, including the sum paid into Court. COURT OF EXCHEQUER. WEDNESDAY, DEC, 2. SARAH CROCKFORD V. LORD MAIDSTONE. This was an action in which the plaintiff sued as the executrix of the late William Crockford, and sought to recover from the defendant the sum of £ 21, as for the use and occupa- tion of Crockford's Club for one year, and the entrance fee on his election thereto, and £ 75, as for dinners, wines, & c., supplied to his Lordship. To this the defendant pleaded— first, payment of £ 37. 17s 6d. into Court in respect of the last demand, and ' never indebted" as to the rest; besides which he pleaded that the said club was a common gaming- house kept by the said William Crockford. Mr. Humphrey, with whom was Mr. Row, opened the case for the plaintiff, and stated that but for the fact that the defendant was represented by Counsel, he ( Mr. Humphrey^ could not have thought it possible that an English nobleman could be found who would place such a defence as this' on the record. The action was brought by the executrix and widow of Mr. Crockford, to recover tne entrance lee of 10 guineas and subscription of 10 guineas to the club, well known by his name, for the year 1840, that being the last in which it was conducted by him. The rest of the demand was for various dinners and wines at the club, and the like, which were supplied under his Lordship's orders at the house of a lady living under his pro- tection in Bolton- street. To this latter portion of the demand it was perhaps that the sum paid into Court was intended to tie applied, hut it would turn out on proof that it exceeded that sum, embracing as it did charges fo, many dinners and various wines and " claret cups" He ( Mr. Humphrey very much reg eited that the deiendant had persisted in the defence to which he had alreddy alluded. 11 could nut but reflect discredit on him and his friends, who would be much chagrined, doubtless, at seeing when tins tause was reported to- morrow, that their relative had condescended to so mean anu paltry an answer. This was no demand tor a gaming transaction, but for dinners and wines actually consumed by the defendant, who did everything there but pay; anu yet this was the man who could plead that this establishment, which he vMr. Humfreyj would say, without fear of contradiction, was of the most re pectable character, and frequented by the greatest and noblest men of England, was a "• common gaming- house, in which the said William Crockford did procure divers idle and evil- disposed persons to congregate and come together, and play at divers unlawful games of chance." No doubt the Dukes of Welling on, Argyll, Cleveland, Rutland, Richmond, Prince Lieven, the late Lord Wharncliffe, Colonel Anson, Lord West- moreland, and a host ot others, would be surprised to- morrow to learn that Lord Maidstone had charged them as being " divers idle and evil disposed persons." ( Loud laughter.) All these, and many more he could mention, were men of the highest rank and station in the country— men with whom it would be an honour to associate. Mr. James ( who appeared for the defendant, with Mr. Jones). — You have not mentioned them all There is Lord De Roos, for instance. ( Laughter.) Mr. Humfrey— Well. There is Lord De Roos, Lord Chesterfield, Colonel Anson, and others. You may have them all. But still I say, this is a mean and paltry defence, and one which the defendant ought to be ashamed of. In support of the case thus opened, one William Simmons was called, who stated that he was the hall- porter. He proved the election of the defendant and his attendance at the club in question during 1840, where he dined on several occasions, the rule of the club being that the sum of 16s. should be the regular charge for dinner, desert, coffee, and liqueurs." This witness, on cross- examination proved that play was carried on in the afternoon and during night after supper, which was always served in sumptuous state at twelve o'clock; but denied that he, or any one else should say, or had ever heard from Mr. Crockfdrd that Lord Maidstone had lost £ 60,000 at the club. At the close of the cross examination, Sir F. Pollock ( Chief Baron) intimated that the case must be adjourned- Yesterday ( Thursday) a verdict was returned for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed. VICE- CHANCELLORS' COURTS.— TUESDAY, DEC. 1. ( Before Sir J. WTigram.) HUGHES V. LIPSCOMBE. Mr. Cole moved, in this case, to set aside a sale which had taken place before the Master, upon the ground that the soli- citor who conducted the sale had rejected the highest bidding, which had been offered by the applicant. The sale was ordered, by the direction of the Court, of property which had been mortgaged to the testator. The conditions of sale were in the ordinary form, requiring that the property should be knocked down to the highest bidder. The applicant stated that he had offered 400/., whilst the person who had been accepted as purchaser had only offered 395/. The learned counsel submitted that there had been no sale in compliance with the order of the Court, and that the biddings ought therefore to be opened, and that the costs ought to be paid by the plaintiff'and his solicitor. His Honour, after stating that the question was, whether a purchaser who had no interest at all in the estate, had a right to go and complain that the estate had been sold at an under- value, observed, that if the estate were put up again, and the applicant did not attend and bid, it would be difficult to know what would become of the estate. Mr Romily and Mr. Giftard, on the behalf of the plaintiff, opposed the application. His Honour, after hearing the reply, said the motion was of a novel kind. The applicant did not offer by his notice of motion to bind himself to purchase in the event of a le- sale, and he was wholly a stranger to the suit. The effect of the re- sale might possibly be to leave the property altogether without a purchaser; he would, however, look at the affidavits, and con- sider the question of costs. WEDNESDAY. To- day His Honour said that he thought the proper order would be that the plaintiff should have leave to open the bid- dings, upon the usual terms, but the applicant must pay the costs ot the affidavits. B I R M IN G H A M DISTRICT COURT OF B A I\ K R U P T C Y. RAILWAY SPECULATIONS— IN RE GRIFFITHS, OF WOLVERHAMPTON. Mr. Commissioner Balguy, on Tuesday, gave judgment as to the granting of the certificate to the abov^- named bank- rupt. The Court was crowded. It was to the following effect: — I am now to give my judgment in the matter of Samuel Griffiths. He was before me about a fortnight ago tor hi; certificate. No opposing creditor appeared upon that occasion, notwithstanding the hostile demonstration displayed at his last examination. I entertain, however, no doubt of the law upon this point; although no creditor appears to object to the grant- ing the certificate, it is not only open to the Commissioner, but it is his duty, to look into all the circumstances ot the case and satisfy his mind as to what has been the conduct of the bankrupt ai a trader before and since his bankruptcy. At the same time I agr^ e with Mr. Mottram, who so ably assisted the bankrupt, that in a failure, when the debts are upwards of £ 10,000, the absence of an opposing creditor is a circum- stance favourable to the bunkrupt. I may observe, too, that his accounts at his last examination, so far as related to his trading transactions, were satisfactory, and that hie manner upon that « c « ii « iea WHS « eit « unl/ marked by a nmt » f Mndour and straightforwardness highly creditable to him; nor can I forget that the greater part of that examination, which lasted for some hours, was exclusively confined to transactions which belonged to railway speculations, which purported to affect only the interest of his co- adventurers. This investigation, I thought, and now think, transgressed the limits of that just inquiry to which the creditors of the bankrupt are fully entitled, as it tended to neither the disclosure of his estate and effects, nor to impeach his conduct as a trader. I come now to the more painful part of my duty— the pointing out of those acts of misconduct on the part of the bankrupt which found the judgment I am about to pronounce. It appears that he has been in business for a considerable length of time as a chymist and druggist, and upon a large scale, as I infer from the amount of his trading debts. In the autnmn of last year, being then, as he admits, insolvent, he became a provisional committeeman in no less than 18 different railway projects, subject to all the liabilities considered to belong to him in that capacity, and a purchaser of shares in several of them • to the amount of £ 30,000. Mr. Mottram pressed me with the case of Suckling, who was brought before me about a year ago, and quoted to me those circumstances of mitigation which then influenced me. That case is very different trom the one now before me. Suckling was a very young man, and on that account not unreasonably supposed to have been influenced by the bad examples around him He purchased a few shares in the Tring Railway, and in that only, which scheme became distinguished in the contest of the gauges. The bankrupt is a man of mature years, and of some worldly experience, a man of talent and decision of character; one more calculated to lead than to follow, and who ought, therefore, to have preferred a career of honourable industry, where he might have been a good example, to the shameful allurements of a sordid vice indulged in by him under circumstances of great aggravation, for he was not merely a wild and reckless gambler in these numerous adventures, but, being insolvent, he was playing with the money of others. It is said that he did not know that he was involved. This ignorance of the state of his affairs was most culpable; he ought to have been strictly scrupulous in ascertaining his real position before he presumed to put to hazard that property of which he could but be considered a trustee. He admits that he lost £ 500, which was so much money taken from his creditors It is said that the conduct of the bankrupt is not to be tried by results. I perfectly agree in that observation. According to my view, it is indifferent whether he were successful or unsuccessful; his misconduct is to be found in his speculations, not in their consequences. Under these circumstances, then, I am driven to ask myself whether I can fairly and properly consider the bankrupt entitled at this moment to the protection he is asking ; and, however painful it may be, I can and ought to have no difficulty in answering that question. Let me here allude to the clause in the statute which applies to the certificate. The bankrupt law says,—" That if any trader shall lose £ 20 in one day, or £ 200 in one year, by any gambling or wagering, or if any trader shall lose in one year £ 200 by stock- jobbing, he shall not be entitled to his certi- ficate; or, if he obtains it, it shall be null and void in effect." I am quite aware that the Acts of Parliament to which I allude do not contemplate railway gambling ; but this disgraceful pro- ceeding is nevertheless within the spirit of the law, and it is also clear that the whole tenour of the bankrupt laws is to give protection to the unfortunate only. They who are in a position which renders it not improbable that they may have to seek this protection must never forget there are duties and obliga- tions which a trader is not at liberty to desert. Deliberation, and a firm conviction that it is the view which the law tells me I ought to take ( at the same time I ought to take into my consideration all those favourable circumstances),— giving the bankrupt, I say, the benefit of all these, I shall grant the certificate, but suspend the issuing of it for 18 months, to be calculated from the 22nd of July, the day of the last examination. His Honour then granted the bankrupt his protection for three months. THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO ARUNDEL CASTLE. The Queen and Prince Albert and the Royal suite left Osborne House in two pony carriages, at five minutes past 12 o'clock on Tuesday, for Arundel Castle, Sussex, to honour the Duke of Norfolk with a visit. The august party embarked on board the Fairy, at Osborne Pier. The day was most lovely, although cold, the wind light, the large number of vessels decked out with colours, the boats scattered over the harbour, full of well- dressed people, the elegant decorations at the dockyard, and the gilded barges and beautiful little yatch, with her royal freight, made altogether a most interesting and imposing spectacle. Upon the arrival of the royal party at Portsmouth, Admiral Sir Charles Ogle had the honour of assisting her Majesty from the barge and conducting her up the steps. On the platform she was received by Sir Hercules Pakenham and Admiral Parker. After conversing a short time and making a graceful recognition to Lady Paken- ham and Miss Pakenham, she proceeded with Prince Albert to the carriages, and immediately departed for Arundel. The Queen and Prince Consort were both looking remarkably well. Her Majesty wore a black velvet visite, trimmed with sable fur, an ermine muff, white silk bonnet, a light lilac dress, trimmed with fringe. Her Majesty's reception along the route was of the most loyal description, and shortly after four her Majesty leached the boundary of Arundel, escorted by the yeomanry cavalry, pre- ceded by the Duke of Norfolk, the Duke of Wellington, the Earl of Ellesmere, and L > rd Edward Howard. The vast assemblage of persons cheered most warmly, amidst which the carriage in which were the Queen and Prince stopped. The Mayor then advanced, and presented the mace. The Queen graciously received it, and returned it with a compliment and thanks. Her Majesty having placed herself under the protection of the Mayor and municipal body, a procession was formed, which moved at a slow pace along Maltravers, formerly Old Market, straight to the castle. A vast body of respectable persons had collected at the gate, and as the Royal cavalcade approached, repeated bursts of applause were sent forth. The Queen and Prince returned the salutations, evidently much gratified. The arch erected by the Dake of Norfolk at this entrance to the castle was composed of evergreens, and bore two inscriptions: " Victoria, 1846 — Albert," and " Adelzi, 1139.— Ma ilda." The Mayor and municipal authorities having conducted her Majesty thus far, made way for the Royal carnage to enter the court. yard. At precisely twenty- five minutes past four the Queen and his Roval Highnees Pnuce Albert alighted, the Duke and Duchess of N irfolk advancing to offer iheir welcome. The Roy: » l Sanuard was immediately hoisted on the flag siaff' at the summit of the ancient keep, and a salute of rwemy- one guns discharged. The band of the Yeomanry Cavalry played the National Anthem. Her Majesty and the Prince Consort were conducted by the nobie host and hostess to the principal drawing- rooms, whereiu the distinguished visitors had assem- bled. The Queen and Prince shortly after ictired to the suite of rooms apportioned for their accommodation. In the evening a dinner of a most costly deseri) lion was served, and a large number of distinguished guests were present. THE GREAT BRITAIN.— It appears lhat this noble stranded vessel received considerable damage in the fate gates, the following letter from Dundrum narrates the nature of the injuries sustained.—" According to promise, I let you know how things are progressing with the Great Britain. Thursday's work has finished her. Mr. Bremner has failed, as I anticipated, in his breakwater, which was entirely washed away; the sea made a clean breach over her, sweeping away several skylights on deck; the ship filled with water to such an extent that the cabin doors and bulkheads are nearly all washed into the holds aud about the decks; the promenade deck was covered with water; in fact, you might almost say she filled, for every one on board had to fly to the upper deck, and there wait till the water ran out ot her; she was afloat, and thumping both forward and aft,, and her head is shifted more towards Tyrrella Watchhouse again. Mr. Bremner has given her up, and they are length going to take the masts out of her, together with her engines. I have not yet examined her bottom, but intend doing so to morrow; if all I hear is correct, I fear she is gone. She was pitching at times as much as three feet." Captains Fisher and Morris, R. N., Mr. T. Gabriel, R. N., and several other gentlemen, were to visit the ship, and report to the director's on tho ship's real position. LADS FOR THE ROYAL NAVY.— On Wednesday there was considerable activity at the various receiving houses for seamen, at the east end of the metropolis, near the docks, in consequence of the recent regulation respecting lads for the Royal Navy. During the day large posters were circulated throughout the metropolis; and every inducement is also held out for lads between 16 and 19 to enter Her Majesty's service. Smart, well- grown youths are taken, though not accustomed to the sea, numbers of whom have entered. James Niblett, aged 16, a youth convicted at the Glou- ester sessions, on the 6th January last, of stealing an iron furnace, and sentenced to seven years' transportation, com- mitted suicide at Milbank prison on Tuesday week, by hang- ing himself in his cell by means of a skein of thread used by him iu making great coats. He had been reprimanded for stealing a fellow- prisoner's bible and prayer- book in chapel, an hour before he committed the fatal act. SECOND EDITION. Saturday Morning, December 5. STOCKS.— Bank Stock, 206*; 3 per Cent. Red. 93; 3 per Cent. Con., 9-"$; New 3} per Cent., 96; Cons, for Acct., 9."> i ; Long Annuities, 16; India Stock, —; India Bonds, — ; £ 1,000 Exeheq. Bills, 10. CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY— At this day's market the Wheat trade ruled steady for English and the best samples of foreign ; but there being an increasing demand for low qualities for Ireland, this description improved in value Is. per quarter, and a good extent of business was transacted at this advance. Fine chevalier and grinding Barley in moderate request at late rates, but distillers, having importations direct, keep on the reserve. The arrivals of oats are too large for the present demand, and the absence of Irish supplies are fully counteracted and made up from foreign ports. Sales were chiefly in small parcels, and quite in retail, at previous currency. SMITHFIELD, FRIDAY— The supply of beasts was seasonably large, and the beef trade was steady at Monday's quotations. A scanty supply of sheep, at barely stationary prices. In calves a steady business doing at late rates, while pigs vv re quite as dear. Beef, 2s. 8d. to 4s ; Mutton, 3s. 10d, to 5s. 4d ; Veal, 3s. 8d. to 4s. 8d.; Pork, 3s- 8d. to 4s. 8d. BANKRUPTS. Henry Brooker, High- street, l'eek ham, grocer. Morris Williams, Priest- couit, Fi. ster- lane, Cheapside, ware- houseman. William Bottle, Dover. Kent, grocer. William Hodsoll, South Ash, Kent, fHimer. David Stuart, Stocklirid e. terrace, Victoria road, Piinlico, baker. Thomas GjraiMje, King- street, Seven- dials, and James MoU, bioau- stieet, Bioomsluirj, cheesemongers. S.. ni Cutiiiinghaiu, Minerva- street, Hackney- road, proprietor ot s. i mi',! « John lid > a, ' Spicer and Cornelius Poulton, Alton, Hants, paper- manul eturiTs. Jan . s 1' tn, WiiM>'". Clirenee- placp, I'entonville, builder. William Siuhiao) . Kin^ ston- npon- Hull, millwright. Joseph < J . ham, sen., Mnwick, Northuintn'rUtid, l> loivsellej. W m. Stiai ( j, jun., C'ii i- riey, Yorkshire, aie- brew r. George Chesterton an Janes Woodall, Bit miii^ haiu, ; lass- manu- taetuieis. Thomas Anderton, Sure Mole Mill, Yaidley, Worcestershire, fai mer. Richard Hallam, Newcasilp- under- Lyme, grocer. Alfred John Francis & Alfred Percival, Liverpool, slate- merchants. David Cook, Liveipuol, wheelwright. Charlei MtilpM, Mauche » ter, victualler. Hccal Mail& ap EntelUgence, The event of the past week in the railway world has, of course, been the " deposits" made on the 30th November— that eventful test which dediued the fate of so many of the speculations of last autumn. This year the excitement had passed away, aud the whole of the business of the day was transacted with order and decorum : indeed, many of the deposits had been made before the thirtieth. We give below a list of the deposits made for this city and county, and for Herefordshire, and also of the deposits made with the London Railway Board of plans relating to their district. The remaining forms to be complied with by promoters of new lines will be comparatively unimportant. A copy of the petition to Parliament, and of the bill, in each case, must be left with the Railway Commissioners on or before the 31st December; and, by another order of the Legislature, the deposit of one- tenth of the money must he made before the 15th January. All the bills for which notices have been given, refer either to branches or extensions of existing lines. How great the contrast between November, 1846, and November, 1845. Then, the notices for bills respecting new schemes excieded 1,000. The absence of new projects in the coming Session, will have ( as the editor of the Railway Worldsbserves) a most beneficial effect in the railway world. It will dissipate all those apprehonsions respecting the effecis of calls, which have been made the means of creating a groundless alarm for many months, and inspire confidence in the solidity aud stability of railway interests. It appears from the returns that 268 railway bills received the Roj al Assent in the Session of 1846, of which number 29 had no subscription contract, or declaration in lieu thereof, deposited at the Private Bill Office. The estimated expense of the railways in the Session was £ 90,789,274. The capital stock to be raised was returned at £ 78,382,390, and the money authorised to be borrowed over and above the capital stock was £ 30; 597,595. The share market is in a comparatively healthy state with an improvement upon last week's prices. Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton shares stood last night in London, at £ 13 with £ 17. 10s. paid, being an improvement of 10s. per share on last week's value. Other shares show a proportionate increase in value. The following is a complete list of the deposits made with the Clerk of the Peace for this county, on Monday last:— 1. OXFORD, WORCESTER, AND WOLVERHAMPTON RAIL- WAY.—( NO. 1.) Extensions and Amendment. Railways from Cheltenham to Evesham, and to a point on the Stratford on- Avon Branch of the said Oxford, Worcester, and Wolver- hampton Railway. 2. OXFORD, WORCESTER, AND WOLVERHAMPTON RAIL- WAY.—( No. 2.) Extension and Amendment. Railway from Stourbridge to Dudley, and to Halesowen, with Railways diverging therefrom to the Oxford, Worcester, and Wolver- hampton Railway Station at Stourbridge, and to Messrs. Kings' Clay Works ; also Deviation and Extension at Wolver- hampton. 3. MIDLAND RAILWAY.— Extension by the Midland Rail- way Company from Worcester to Hereford, with branches to Ledbury, Malvern, Ashchurch, and Cheltenham, and Junctions with the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway. 4. BIRMINGHAM, WOLVERHAMPTON, AND DUDLEY RAIL- WAY ACT ( STOURBRIDGE AND WEST BROMWICH LINE).— Railway from Stourbridge to the Birmingham, Wolverhamp- ton, and Dudley Railway, iu the parish of West Bromwich, and additional Land at Birmingham. O. SHROPSHIRE UNION RAILWAYS.— SHREWSBURY TO WORCESTER. Proposed Railway from Shrewsbury to Wor- cester, with four branches, namely,— to the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway at Coalbrookdale,— to the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway in the Parish of Madeley, near the Aqueduct House,— to Kidderminster,— and to the Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton Railway at Worcester. 6. BIRMINGHAM, WOLVERHAMPTON AND STOUR VALLEY RAiLWAy, No. 1.— Smethwick Deviation.— Alteration of the Line of the Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley- Railway. 7. BIRMINGHAM, WOLVERHAMPTON, AND STOUR VALLEY RAILWAY, NO. 2, and branches. 8. MIDLAND.— Cheltenham, Warwick, and Leamington Railway, with branches. Of the above duplicates were deposited with the Clerk of the Peace for the city of Worcester, iu respect of Nos. 3 and 5. No deposit was made for the Worcester, Tenbury, and Ludlow line, for this city or county. HEREFORDSHIRE DEPOSITS.— The following is a list of the deposits made on Monday with the Clerk of the Peace for Herefordshire : — Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Railway Deviations. Gloucester and Hereford Railway and Canal Purchase. Worcester, Hereford, Malvern, and Cheltenham Railway, with branch to Ledbury. DEPOSITS WITH THE NEW RAILWAY BOARD Among the deposits made on Monday at the New Railway Board Room, London, were those for the following projects, & c., which have all more or less reference to this and the surrounding districts:— Birmingham and Oxford Junction Amendment; Birmingham and Oxford Junction, and Birmingham, Wolver- hampton, ami Dudley Amalgamation; Birmingham, Warwick, and Stratford- upon- Avon ; Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley, Deviation and Branches ; Birmingham, Wolver- hampton, anil Dudley ; Cheltenham and Oxford ; Coventry, Banbury, and Oxford Junction; Coventry, Nuneaton, Bir- mingham, and Leicester ; Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Woicestershire Junction ; Glo ucester, and Dean Forest ( con- struction of Docks at Gloucester); Gloucester and Hereford and Canal Purchase; Great Wes ern ( Cheltenham to Oxford) Amendment and Extensions; Lmdon and N i th Wesern Pu'Chase of Showinli B anc i and Amendment of Acts & c. ; Birmingham and Licrfieid Line; B.^ cm and Wolverhampton Branch ; Branches fro n Coventry and Nuneaton Line to Mount Pleasant and Wctoiia C illeries, & c. ; Kenilworth to Beckswell, and Leamington to Waiwick ; London, Oxford, and Cheltenham, and Branches; Manchester and Birmingham, and North Staffordshire Junction; Midland; Cheltenham, Warwick, and Leamington; Gloucester and Stonehouse Junction; Worcester, Hereford, and Cheltenham Lines ; Monmouthshire, Sale or Lease to Newport, Abergavenny, anil Hereford ; Amalgamation with Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford; North Staffordshire Branches; Churnet Valley and Treni Valley Junction ; Oxford, Worcester, and Wolver- hampton Extension and Amendment; Shrewsbury and Bir- mingham ; Shrewsbury and Chester; Shropshire Union, to lease to London and North- Western; Shrewsbury to Worcester Branch; South Staffordshire; and Worcester, Tenbury, and Ludlow. OXFORD AND WORCESTER EXTENSION AND CHESTER JUNCTION.— A meeting of the scripholders in this company was held at the Masons' Hall Tavern, Basinghall Street, on Saturday, to consider the propriety of dissolving the company, under Lord Dalhhouse's Dissolution Act. The resolutions having been put to a show of hands, and declared carried, the scrutineers proceeded to examine the votes. During the time the votes were being taken a desultory conversation took place as to the affairs of the company, in the course of which it was said 1/. Is. per share was in course of return to the shareholders; that debts of the Company were still outstanding to the amount of 2000/.; and that they were endeavouring to extract a sum from the provisional committee towards paying those debts ; and since the time when the company had stopped proceedings 1700/. had been received frum members of the provisional committee. DUDLEY, MADELEY, BROSELY, AND IRONBRIDGE The Directors of this Company, who it may be recollected, successfully sued their engineer for gross negligence, have just paid their proprietors a second dividend, which, with the one pre- viously paid, amounts to 21. 4s. 2d., and a balance still remains in hand from which a further dividend may be enpected. The deposit was 21. 12s. * ad. per share. The conduct of the Directors iu this undertaking has been above all praise. FATAL ACCIDENT AT BEVERE WEIR.— On Friday last, as a canal boat was proceeding down the Severn to this city, laden with a cargo of iron, from the iron works of Messrs. W. and G. Firmstone, of the Leys Works, near Dudley, consigned to Messrs. Hardy and Padmore, ot this city, she foundered at Bevere Weir, about three miles from this city. The boat was manned by two men and a boy. At Bevere one of the men and the boy got out for the purpose cf taking the rope and guiding the boat down the proper channel, when, from some mismanagement, the rope was loosed, and the boat drifted down the wrong channel; and when she came to the weir, there not being a sufficiency of water to carry her over, she was capsized, and the unfortunate man remaining on board, was drowned. He was unmarried, and between 20 and 30 years of age. The body has not yet been recovered. LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW CHURCH IN MANCHESTER.— On Wednesday morning, ateleven o'clock, the foundation stone of a fifth church to be erected by the Manchester Ten Churches Association, was laid by the Yen. the Archdeacon. The site of the new church is situate in the midst of a large and poor population, in Butler Street, Brad- ford Road. The church is to be a large one, and is to be called St. Philip's. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen who take an active part in the promotion of Church principles in the town. Shortly after eleven o'clock Henry Houldsworth, Esq., president of the Association, presented the Archdeacon with a silver trowel, and took occasion to address the company on the advantages of church accommodation for the poor. He made a very neat speech, full of good points, and illustrated by numerous facts. The Archdeacon briefly replied; after which the stone was laid with the usual ceremonies. The stone having been deposited, the Rev. Hugh Stowell addressed the audience at some length ; and, after an appropriate prayer, the proceedings terminated. MURDER OF A HUSBAND BY HIS WIKE.— The discovery of a mysterious case of poisoning in the village of Acton, a short distauce from Sudbury, has created the greatest sensa- tion in this part of the county of Suffolk. The circumstances connected with it are of a very complicated character. Some weeks ago a healthy looking young man, named John Foster, 24 years of age, was married to Catlieiiue Morley, aged the daughter ot a widow residing iu the village. For three weeks they lived with the mother apparently on good terms, when, on the afternoou of the 17th ult., he complained of heartburn and sickness, and in less than 24 hours he expired. The sudden nature of the death having been communicated to Mr. Ilarry Way man, the coroner for the county, an inquest was opened at the Crown Inn, in ihe village, on Saturda;,. the 21st ult., and terminated on Saturday last, alter the examination of a number of witnesses. At the clt>-, e of the inquiry, the coroner having drawn their attention to the material points of the evidence, the jury consulted together, and return- i a verdict of 41 Wilful Murder" against Catherine Foster, the wtie of the deceased, who was then committed to the county gaol at Bury M. Edmunds for trial at the ensuing assizes, ll appears that on the body of the deceased being opened, arsenic was discovered iu the stomach, aud there was reason to beiieve iroin tne evidence giveu ou the iuqtiest, that il hftd b « » n adabttuiwei by th » wilt. FIFTY ACRES of capital COPPICE WOOD, and extraordinary good ASH BEDS, in the Parishes of CRADLEY, MAT HON, and EVESBACH, part seven, and part ten miles from Worcester, and an easy distance from the Ledbury and Gloucester Canal; TO BE SOLO BY AUC1ION, BY HOBBS & SON, At the Seven Stars, Stifford's Bridge, on Thursday the 10th of December, at three o'clock precisely. MM HE OAK POLES are very hearty, numerous, large, JL and lengthy, with heavy Bark, Lops, and Tops, and are worthy most especial attention; the ASH BEDS are superior to any heretofore sold, and the quality for Hoops from this neighbourhood is well known to be unsurpassed. The HOP POLES are very excellent and in great abundance. N. B. Seven months' credit will be given for payment on the usual conditions. Catalogues may be had of Mr, John Woodyatt, Crumpal Hill, or of Edward Pritchard; of Mr. Mills, at the Rectory, Cradley, or of Mr. Gwiilim, Leddon, who will cause the Lots to be seen. To the FREEHOLDERS and ELECTORS of the EASTERN DIVISION of the County of WOR- CESTER. GENTLEMEN,— AVacancy having occurred in the Representation cf the Eastern Division of the County, through the lamented death of your late respected Member, MR. BARNEBY, I have been requested by an influential body of your Constituency, to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. The principles upon which I ask your support are those ever fondly cherished and nobly supported in your County, a perfect freedom of Religious Opinion, with a warm attachment to the Established Protestant Religion, the true Palladium of English Liberty, the Safeguard of our happy Land. Anxious to remove all oppressive and unnecessary burdens from every class of the community, and to extend our Com- merce and Manufactures, I cannot overlook existing interests, the sacred rights of humanity, and the encouragement due to native industry, which have, under the blessing of Providence, raised our Country to its present high position among the nations of the earth. Should you do me the honour to elect me one of your Representatives, it will ever be my earnest aim to attend, as far as in my power lies, to the Interests of this important County. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, GEORGE RUSHOUT. Burford, Tenbury, December 4th, 1840. EAST WORCESTERSHIRE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. AGENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the ASSOCIATION will be held at the ROYAL HOTEL, in DROITWICH, on FRIDAY, the llth Instant, at Twelve o'Clock. W- H. RICKETTS, Honorary Secretary. Hill Court, Dec. 4th, 1846. WORCESTER SUBSCRIPTION BALL. RFFLHE THIRD SUBSCRIPTION BALL will take X place at the Guildhall Assembly Room, on THURSDAY EVENING, December 10th, 1846; undermost distinguished Patronage. Tickets— Gentlemen, 7s; Ladies, 6s.; including refreshments. The Refreshments will be supplied by Mr. Hambler; and a celebrated Quadrille Band of twelve performers, by Mr. W. H. Hopkins. Tickets to be had at Deighton's and Stratford's Libraries, and at Mr. Hambler's, High Street. Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock precisely. PUBLIC BAKERY. T a PUBLIC MEETING held at the GUILD- HALL, Worcester, on MONDAY, the 30th day of November, 1846. MR. TREE IN THE CHAIR, The following Resolutions were unanimously cariied :— 1st.— That this Meeting approves of Mr. Pratt's system of Bread making, and is of opinion that the intended Bakery at Kempsey should be a Public one. 2nd— That Messrs. Eli Williams, James Tree, Henry Pratt, Isaac Arrowsmith, and The Rev. Mr. Eckersall, be deputed to wait upon the Bishop of the Diocese to request his Lordship to become the Patron of the undertaking. 3rd.— That the thanks of the Meeting be given to Mr. Pratt, for having introduced his system, and for his efforts to make the proposed Establishment a Public Measure. JAMES TREE, Chaiiman. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. Tree for his conduct in the Chair. A HUGHES'S GRKAT MAMMOTH ESTABLISHMENT, ASSISTED BY THE FIRST CONTINENTAL TALENT, INCLUDING ITALIAN, FRENCH, AND BRITISH MALE AND FEMALE ARTISTES, WILL PERFORM IN WORCESTER, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1846. POSITIVELY FOR ONE DAY ONLY. VI/ HEN the Nobility, Gentry, and Public will have * ' an opportunity of witnessing one or the MOsT MAGNIFICENT CAVALCADES ever exhibited in hurope, headed by the SACRED EGYPTIAN DRAGON CHARIOT, with a splendid BRASS BAND, drawn by four GIGANTIC CAMELS Driven in Hand ; also THE RATH, OR BURMESE IMPERIAL STATE CARRIAGE, drawn by the Royal MALE and F EM ALE ELEPHANTS, followed by other Carriages and a gorgeous Cavalcade mounted on their trained Chargers, adorned by the most sumptuous Trappings. The First Performance to commence at 2 o'Clock. The Second, at 7 in the Evening. SEVERN NAVIGATION COMMISSION. MORTGAGE LOANS. HPHE Commissioners for improving the Naviga- X tion of the River Severn are prepared to receive further Loans for any Sum or Sums of Money, not exceeding £ 5,000, to be secured by Mortgage on the Tolls of the said Undertaking, and by the Guarantee of the Company of Proprietors of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Navigation, under the Act 6 Victoria, cap. 5. Particulars may be obtained from Mr. Waters, Clerk to the Commission, at the Office of the Commission, Worcester. Foregate Street, Nov. 19th, 1846. COUNTY OF WORCESTER. EPIPHANY QUARTER SESSIONS, 1847. LL Persons having any demand upon the County, A for the payment of which the order of the Court of Quarter Sessions is required, must leave the particulars thereof at the County Gaol, made up to the 30th day of November last, ( inclosed in a sealed cover,) addressed " To the Finance Com- mittee," at the Couuty Gaol, Worcester, on or before Twelve o'Clock on Friday, the llth day of December instant, or the same will not be allowed these Sessions. The attention of the several Clerks of Petty Sessions is again called to the necessity of sending, not only the Accounts of Fines on the proper printed form, " To the Finance Com- mittee," by the said 1 \ th December, but also paying in, on or before the same day, the amount, " To the Treasurer of the County Stock, Old Bank, Worcester," and without which the amount cannot appear in the Quarterly Statement. C. A. HELM, D. C. P. Clerk of the Peace's Office, Shirehall, Worcester, 1st Dec., 1846. WORCESTER TURNPIKE ROADS. POJFICK AND HENWICK DISTRICTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the GENERAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES of the said TURNPIKE ROADS, to be holden at the SHIRE HALL, in the City of Worcester, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of JANUARY NEXT, at the hour of Twelve at Noon, the Trustees then present will proceed to determine by lot to which, one or more of the Mortgagees of the Tolls of the POWICK DISTRICT the Sum of One Thousand Pounds shall be paid in reduction of his, her, or their principal Monies; and the said Trustees will at the same Meeting proceed to determine by lot to which one or more of the Mortgagees of the Tolls of the HENWICK DISTRICT the Sum of Five Hundred Pounds shall be paid in reduction of his, her, or their principal Monies on that District, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided. By order of the Trustees, J. B HYDE, Clerk. Worcester, 2nd December, 1846. BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE. No. CCCLXXIV. for DECEMBER. Price 2s. 6a. CONTENTS: I.— Kohl in Denmark and in the Marshes. II.— Lord Met- calfe's Government of Jamaica. III.— Annals and Antiquities of London. IV Marlborough's Dispatches. 1711- 1712. V— Mildred. A Tale. Part 1. VI— The Law and its Punishments. VII Legends of the Thames. VIII — Recent Royal Marriages. IX— St. Magnus', Kirkwall. X.— The Game Laws. William Black wood and Sons, 45, George Street, Edinburgh, and 37, Paternoster Row, London. THE WELLINGTON BRACE. ApAiR OF B RACES WITHOUT BUCKLES. " This ingenious invention supplies a desideratum long felt. Those hitherto necessary but troublesome appendages to a pair ot braces, viz., straps and buckles, are here entirely superseded, and in lieu thereof an elastic silk cord perlorms the doty of rt ' iilaung he length in a m . nner as easv and simple as the arrangement is ingenious and elegant."— Globe. Oct. 27 To be obtained of all Hosiers, Outfitters, & c , and wholesale only at 97 Wood- street, London. N. B. Each pair i » stamped " John Patmon, London; r » gia « tcrad August IS, 184&" I THE WORCESTERSHIRE GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1846. ALL SAINTS' CHURCH. mWO SERMONS will be preached in the above 1 CHURCH, on SUNDAY nest, DECEMBER 6, 1846, in Aid of the SUNDAY SCHOOLS and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING CLUB, in the Morning, by the RLV. NASH STEPHENSON, M. A., Incumbent of ST. JAMES'S CHURCH, SHIRLEY, WARWICKSHIRE; in the Even- ing, by THE RECTOR OF THE PARISH. Divine Service commences in the Morning at Eleven, in the Evening at Half- past Six. Two hundred Children receive Instruction at these Schools. There is no Annual Subscription, or any Fund beyond the Collection, to defray the necessary expenses, or to make any addition to the Children's Weekly Penny Club Subscription. An addition will be made to the Choir, in order to give due effect to the various Anthems, Psalms, and Hymns, & c. STOCKS.— At io'cl. Bank. Stock 3 per Cent, lied Ann. 3 per Cent Cons Cons, tor Account.... 3} per Cent. 1818 3 per Cent. lied New 3J per Cent 3 per Cent. 1826 Bank Long- Ann India Stock [ India Bonds iExcheq. Bills FRI. SAT. MON. TL'RS. IV H D TI1URS 206 2065 m 205J 20S 20 oi 9JJ 9.* 9iJ 91J 91 95 1) 5 91£ 9 > 4 9o* S) 5j 9> 4 Mt 95| 954 a5i yji 9 5J 95j 95} 965 9> i % 95 9S 9ft 9i 9} 25ttJ 258 208 260 258J —— 22 p 18 p 17 l' 16 P 10 P 10 p 7 p - IH. ov££. 0trr> FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4, 1816. LAST WOKDS OF LORD RUSSEL ON TUB SCAFFOLD. "/ 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 t ." WORCESTER HARMONIC SOCIETY. ELECTORS of East Worcestershire! It will shortly devolve upon you to choose a fit and proper person to be your representative in Parliament; and a gentleman well known to you all by his public acts seeks your suffrages. Captain RUSHOUT addresses you through the medium of our columns this week, and in the manly and upright character of an English gentleman, explains to you his political principles, which will be found to be identical with those entertained by your late lamented member, Mr. BARNEBY. These principles are a perfect freedom of Religious opinion, with a warm attachment to the established Protestant Religion, an anxiety to remove all oppressive and unnecessary burdens from every class of the community, and to extend our commerce and manu factures, without overlooking existing interests, the sacred rights of humanity, and the encouragement due to NATIVE IN DO ST RY. With an enunciation of these principles, he appeals to the Electors of East Worcestershire for their suffrages, and we would humbly but sincerely suggest to them that a more fitting successor to their late worthy and lamented representative could not offer himself to their notice. The gallant captain's address to the electors will be found in the usual place. We find that the Times of this morning ( Friday) gives the names of the Hon. Dudley WARD, Mr. Hodgetts FOLEY, of Prestwood, and Mr. Edward HOLLAND, of Dumbleton, as candidates for East Wor- cestershire. As yet, however, no steps have been taken on the part of either of the supposed candidates, nor do we think there is any foundation for the assertion. WE have this week the mournful task of recording in our obituary the death of a gentleman who has for many years past held the high and important post of one of the Representatives of the Eastern Division of this county— John BARNEBY, ' Esq., of Brockhampton, on tha borders of Worcestershire. The mournful event has not come upon us without notice, Mr. BARNHBY'S health having for some time past been in so precarious a state as to lead to the fear that his life would not long be spared. We stated a few weeks since that the Hon. Gentleman had returned to London from the continent after an absence of upwards of twelve months ; but the visit, made with the view of improving his health, failed in attaining its object, and on his arrival in England lie appeared much worse. The disease from which he suffered was a bodily one, on which great pain was consequent, and which bade defiance to the skill of Sir Benjamin BRODIE and other eminent practitioners. A change for the worse took place on the day previous to his death, and his sufferings terminated almost suddenly, on Monday last, at his town residence, Portman- square. The lamented deceased was born on the 20th ot November, 1799. In 1817 he succeeded to the family estates, by the death of his father. In 1838, he married the eldest daughter of Henry ELWES, Esq., of Coles- borne, Gloucestershire, and by this lady, who survives him, he leaves issue two sons. In 1835, the deceased first entered the House of Commons, having been elected to represent the borough of Droitwich; his political opinions were Conservative, and he was a staunch friend to the agricultural interest. At the general election which followed the death of William IV., in 1837, Mr. BARNKBY first offered himself in the Conservative interest with Sir Horace St. PAUL ( then Mr. St. PAUL) for the Eastern Division of this county. The Whig candidates on that occasion were Mr. Edward HOLLAND, of Dumbleton, and Mr. J. H. H. FOLEY, of Prestwood. Mr. T. H. COOKES also offered himself, but did not go to the poll. After the two days' polling the Sheriff, it will be remembered, declared the numbers at the close to he- Mr. St. Paul 2,595 Mr. Barneby 2,528 Mr. Holland 2,175 Mr. Foley 2,168 Mr. St. PAUL and Mr. BARNEBY were, therefore, elected, and continued to represent the Eastern Division of Wor- cestershire until the dissolution in 1841, on the resigna- tion of the Melbourne Cabiuet. Mr. BARNEBY again offered himself as a Candidate in conjunction with Sir H. St. PAUL, who, however, retired before the day of election, and his place was occupied by Mr. J. A. TAYLOB, of Moseley. Captain FOLEY also declared himself a Candidate cn the Liberal interest, but did not go to the poll; and Messrs. BARNEBY and TAYLOR were elected thereupon without opposition. The Hereford Journal in recording the death of Mr. BARNEBY, observes that the deceased was always dis- tinguished for his ardent support of the cause of British agriculture. As a county Magistrate too, and Chairman of the Herefordshire Quarter Sessions, he was highly useful, having devoted considerable attention to the acquirement of a knowledge of the law and the practice of the courts. Mr. BARNEBY was the eldest son of J. BARNEBY, Esq., of Brockhampton, who filled the office of Sheriff of Herefordshire in 1797, and descended from Thomas BARNEBY, of Ludlow, Treasurer to King Edward the Fourth, who was slain at the Battle of Tovvton, on Palm Sunday, 1461. He was a Master of Arts of Christ Church, Oxford, and a Deputy- Lieutenant of Here- fordshire. The remains of Mr. BARNEBV passed through this city this morning, on their way to Brockhampton for interment. ^ THE PUBLIC BAKERY QUESTION.— In our fourth page will be found a report of the proceedings of the second meeting held at the Guildhall on this subject on Monday last, and which, it will be seen, was one of a very irregular and dis- orderly character. It will be seen that the meeting passed a series of resolutions approving of the establishment of the Bakery at Kempsev as a public one, and appointing a deputa- tion to wait upon the Lord Bishop of the diocese soliciting his patronage of the undertaking. After the reply which had been given to Mr. Pratt when he waited upon his Lordship some weeks since, we cannot help thinking such a step entirely unwarranted. The deputation waited upon the Bishop yester day, at Hartlebury Castle, when, of course, his Lordship declined to accede to the request of the deputation. PREFERMENTS.— The Lord Bishop of Worcester has instituted the Rev. Henry Hill, M. A., Curate ot Snettisham, Nortolk, to the Vicarage of Aston Camlow, near Al'- ester, Warwit kshire, on he nomination of the Rev. R. S. Carles.— The Rev. Robert Norgrave Pemberton, M. A., Rector of Church Stretion, in the county of Salop, and diocese of Hereford, was collated by the Bishop of Hereford on the 30ih Nov., and installed to the Prehend of Moreton and Whaddon, in the Cathedral Church of Hereford, by viitue of a mandate from the Lord Bishop ot Hereford, addressed to the Very Rev. the Dean and Chapter of the said Cathedra! Church.— The Hon. and Rev Orlando Watkin Weld Forrester, M. A., Rector of Broseley, in the county of Salop and diocese of Hereford, was collated bj the Bishop of Hereford, on he 30th November, to the Prebend of Bullinghope, in the said Cathedral Church, by virtue ot a mandate from the Lord Bishop ot Herefoid, addressed to the Very Rev. the Dean and Chapter of the said Cathedral Church. •— The Rev. Mariin Whish, jun., incumbent of Bishpor1, Somerset, has been presented to the living of Alderles, Glou- cestershire. Pairon, R. Blagdeu Hale, Esq.— On Monday, the Rev. Edward Mansfield, A. B., was licensed to the Perpetual Curacy of Ruardean, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. Theo. Morgan. Patron, the Lord Bishop of Glou- aester and Bristol, by reason of lapse. This excellent society gave their fourth and concluding con- cert for the present season at the City and County Library, Pierpoint- Street, last night, when, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, a numerous and highly respectable company thronged the spacious room. The programme of the concert was a strictly classical one, comprising nearly the whole of Handel s noble oratorio of Saul, which, though it cannot be regarded as the finest work of the great master, still ranks in the firs, class of works of its order, and abounds in beauties of melody and combinations of choral harmony such as Handel alone has conceived and perfected. This oratorio was written in 1738, when the composer was about 52 years of age, and immediately after he bad returned from recruiting his shattered health at Aix la Chipelle, and many of the choruses bear testi- mony to the increased vigour and healthiness of tone which the composer had acquired during his interval of retirement and repose. Our immediate business, however, is not to enter upon a critical analysis of the structure and composition of the oratorio, but to offer a brief and necessarily hurried notice of its interpretation last night by the members of the Worcester Harmonic Society. The band was fuller and more complete than it has been at the preceding concerts, the violins and basses in particular being extremely effective. The brLk and stirring overture was given with great spirit and precision, and the elegant minuet was played by the stringed instruments with perfect tenderness and delicacy. To this succeeded the bold and striking chorus—" How excellent"— the points of which were taken up by the choral force with faultless precision, and with a firm energy which rendered apparent the effect of the assiduous training they have received at the hands of Mr. Done, the able conductor of the concert The air—" An infant raised"— was admirably sung by Miss Williams, and we noticed with much pleasure the judicious manner in which the band subdued the accompaniment, assisting and sustaining, but not drowning the voice; this mark of excellent taste was observable on the part of the band throughout the concert, and formed one of the most agreeable features of the evening's entertainment. The air—" O King"— although perhaps better suited to a barytone than a tenor, was well and effectively sung by Mr. Williams, whom we were glad to see resuming his place in the orchestra. The recitatives in which Saul betrays his jealousy of David, were energetically declaimed by Mr. Whitehouse, who also sang the air—" With rage I shall burst"— with much spirit and just expression ; and we may also speak in similar laudatory terms of his rendering of the fine air—" A serpent in my bosom warm'd." Miss Barnett sang the aii—'' Fell rage and black despair"— tastefully and correctly, although she is perhaps scarcely equal to the physical exertion requisite to give it its full effect. Miss Williams added largely to her laurels by the judicious way in which she interpreted the beautiful air —" O Lord, whose mercies numberless,"— and Mr. Rickhuss achieved much and merited applause for his musicianlike treatment of the difficult recitative—" O filial piety"— and the succeeding air " No, cruel father." The spirited chorus—" Preserve him for the glory of thy name"— terminated the first part of the concert. The second part commenced with the arduous chorus— " Envy, eldest born of hell"— the difficulties of which were easily mastered by the singers and band. The other points most worthy of commendatory notice in this part of the concert were the air—" Sin not, O King"— chastely sung by Mr. Rickhuss ; the recitatives intrusted to Mr. Stoyle, which that gentleman delivered with a truthfulness of intonation, and a vigour and purity of style which we were scarcely prepared to expect from him. The duet—" At persecution lean laugh"— was admirably sung by Mr. Williims and Mrs. Mason ( formerly Miss Trainerj, and that lady also sang with great taste and judgment the air—" Infernal spirits"— the mysterious accompaniment of which was excellently given by the band. Miss Brass, whose voice is rapidly improving, did herself and her teacher great credit by the finished manner in which she sang the beautiful air " No, let the guilty tremble"— for which she had the honour of receiving the only encore of the evening. The air— " Ye men of Judah"— well sung by Mr. Stoyle, and the grand chorus " Gird on thy sword"— brought a most admirable per- formance to a satisfactory close. It now only remains for us to mention that the recitatives were most Judiciously accom- panied on the violoncello by Mr. Holloway; that the band was under the leadership of Mr J. H. D'Egville; and that Mr. Done conducted the orchestra with his accustomed steadiness, tact, and ability. RE- OPENING OF PERSHORE ABBEY CHURCH. It has long been matter of regret that Holy Cross Church, in the neat and pretty towu of Pershore, should have been suffered to remain in the dilapidated state into which it had fallen ; the sacred edifice itself having originally been one of the finest examples of the Norman and Transition periods of architecture extant in the kingdom. Ample proof of this is still to be traced iu the choir of the church, which is of the Transition style, and the south transept, which is of the beautiful order of which we have so noble examples in Hereford Cathedral and Tewkesbury Abbey. The north transept and the nave have been ruthlessly swept away by the hand of the despoiler, but sufficient indications remain to enable us to form a tolerably correct estimate of their pristine magnificence, and to induce us to cherish an anxious, though we fear a hopeless, longing to see them restored, as the Lady Chapel, or Chancel of the church has been. The fine arch which separates the body of the choir from the chancel had been blocked up with a barbarous mass of brick- work, and the chancel itself had been razed to the ground ; however, through the pious and zealous exertions of the ministers of the parish, ably and willingly seconded by several of the most influential a nongst the laitv, the obstruc- tion has been removed, the chancel rebuilt, and the church partially repewed ; and in order to celebrate this partial estoratiou in the most fitting manner, Wednesdav last was set apart as a day of thanksgiving, and the beautiful temple was solemnly re opened for the accustomed celebration of divine worship. On this occasion full Cathedral service was performed, prayers being chanted by the Rev. Robert Sanders, M. A., Rector of Broa^ was, arid Minor Canon of Worcester Cathedral; while the responses ( l allis's adaptation of the Gregorian form) were made by the eight adult lay members of the Cathedral choir, assisted by six of the chorister boys, all wearing their surplices. 1 he Fentte aud Psalms for the day were chanted eintiphonally, the former to the Grand Chant, the latter to Tallis's Gregorian Chant iu F major. The Te D< um and Benedictus were sung to Gibbons's noble service in F; and before the Litany was sung Purceil's Anthem, " O, sing unto the Lord a new song." Tallis's Litany was impressively chanted by the Rev. R. Sanders, and the broad, bold, and solemn diatonic harmonies of the responses were sustained by the choir with devotional feeling and thrilling effect. This was followed by Travers's Anthem, " Ascribe unto the Lord," the solos being sung by Messrs. Williams and VVbitehouse. An admirable, zealous, aud eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev. John Ryle Wood, M. A., Canon of Worcester Cathedral, and Domestic Chaplain to her Majesty Queen Adelaide, from the impressive text, " It is good ( or us to be here." The Offertory sentences were then read by the Rev. B. Hemming, B. A., curate of the parish, aud while they were in reading the churchwardens and committee of management collected the handsome amount of nearly £ 64. The service concluded with Beckwith's Anthem, " The Lord is very great," the solos of which were sustained by Messrs. Rickhuns and Stoyle, We understand that by the alterations effected iu the church about 60 new sittings have been gained, and should the managers of the restoration be enabled to repew the church throughout, this number would be materially increased. We were also informed that an anonymous banefactor has forwarded to the committee the munificent donation of £ 100. in aid of the fund for the restoration of the church. The Hon. and Rev. John Fortescne, Canon of Wor- cester Cathedral, has been appointed Master of St. Oswald's Hospital, in this city, in the room of the Rev. W. Digby, Canon of Worcester, Rector of Sheldon, Vicar of Coleshill, and Perpetual Curate of Offenham, resigned. On Friday last Sir Robert Peel gave a soiree at Drayton Manor, the distinguished party numbering upwards of 150, and including members of the principal families in this and the adjoining counties. We have great pleasure in being able to state that Sir A. Lechmere has gained convalescence, and is now quite himself again. The Scholars of the Royal Grammar School at Strat- ford- on- Avon have presented to the head master, the Rev. T. R. Medwin, a handsome inlaid inkstand, with a complimentary copy of verses on the anniversary of his birthday. SERMONS.— On Sunday last two sermons were preached at St. Andrew's Church by the Rev. H. J. Hastings, Rector of Areley Kings, after which the sum of £ 23. 18s. 3d. was collected in behalf of the Sunday schools connected with the parish. ALL SATSTS' SCHOOLS, & C. — It will be seen by a notice in our advertising columns, that the Rev. Nash Stephenson, Incumbent of Shirley Street, near Solihull, will advocate this excellent cause on Sunday morning next, in the spacious church of this parish. About 201) children receive instruction at these schools, as well as some useful article of clothing annually; and there are no funds, but this collection, to detray the great and necessary expences. The Rev. C. Eckersall, the Rector, preaches in the evening. RUC; BY SCHOOL.— The number oi first- rate University honours and distinctions, gained by the Rugbeians during the present year, exceeded those ever gained by any public school before, in the same period of time, as may be seen from the following list:— John Fuller, scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, fifth wrangler; John Edward Cooper, fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, ninth wrangler; Henry Woodrow, fellow of Caius College, Cambridge, fifteenth wrangler; Frank- lin Lushington, scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, senior in the first class of the classical tripos; John Pilkington Norris, scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, seventh in the first class of the classical tripos; Josiah Wright, scholar of Trinity Col- lege, Cambridge, eleventh in the first class of the classical tripos; Franklin Lushington, scholar of Trinity College, Cam- bridge, Senior Chancellor's medallist; Isaac Gregory Smith, scholar of Trinity College, Oxford, Hertford scholar; Thomas Collett Sanders, scholar of Balliol College, Oxford, Latin verse prize ; Theodore Walrond, scholar of Balliol College, Oxford, first class in classics; William Bright, scholar of University College, Oxford, first class of classics; John Conington, scholar of University College, Oxford, first class in classics ; Thomas Valpy French, scholar of University College, Oxford, first class in classics. WORCESTERSHIRE HUNT.— In our fourth page will be found a faithtul report of the interesting proceedings of the Hunt dinner at the Star and Garter on Monday evening. There was a strong muster on the occasion, and everything connected with theobjectof the meeting passed off pleasantly. Had the weather proved favourable there would, doubtless, have been a large field at the meet at Crowle on the following morning, but the severity of the frost has for the present put a stop to hunting. WORCESTER CHARITIES.— A meeting of the Trustees of the Worcester Chanties was held at the Guildhall yester- day, J< hn Williams, Esq., of Pitmaston, in the chair. At this meeting William Cooper, of the parish of St. Nicholas, cordwainer, aged 78, was elected to the vacant almshouse m Nash's Charity, Wheeler's Gardens. Francis Morton, of St. John's, a^ ed 73, was elected to the vacant almshouse in Nash's Charity, New Street. E. IST WoRCi, S I'KRSHIKE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. — It will be seen that a general meeting ot the members of this Association is advertised to be h « ld at Droilwieh next Friday. TAHITI. PUBLIC MEETING AT THE GUILDHALL. Yesterday evening ( Thursday) a public meeting was held in the Guildhall Assembly Room, in reference to the present persecuted state of Tahiti. A very crowded and respectable audience attended, every available space being occupied, and there being from 500 to 600 persous present. The Mayor, F. T. Elgie, Esq., took the chair, aud, after explaining the objects of the meeting, called upou Dr. Redford, who detailed the progress of civilization of the Tahitians, from the time the island was visited by Captain Cook, to tbe present day. The children, he said, were educated on the Laneasteriau principle, and trial by jury had beeu established. He also alluded to their success in arms. The Rev. J. J. Jesson, Missionary of Tahiti, then rose and addressed the meeting in a spirit- stirring manner, detailing the unmanly conduct of the French, describing the heroic and determined spirit of tbe exiled Christian Queen, aud her resignation under such trying circumstances, aDd illustrating by beautiful instances the uoble conduct of her suffering subjects, their devotedness to the Christian religion, and the British people. The Rev. gentleman stated that he had administered the sacrament to upwards of 300 of this interest- ing and persecuted people. The following memorial to Lord Palmerston was then read by the Rev. R. Hewlings:— To the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Palmerston, M. P., her Majesty's Principal Secretary of Stale for Foreign Affairs. The Memorial of the undersigned Inhabitants ot the Faithful and Loyal City of Worcester, Sheweth,— " That your Memorialists, with their countrymen at large, have long contemplated with greut satisfaction the successes of Christian Missions among the heathen nations, and the consequent diffusion among them ot the blessings of civilization and true leligion. " That well acquainted as the Members of her Majesty's Govern- ment must be with the past aud preseut state of the island of Tahiti, your Memorialists need not expatiate upon the happy change wrought there since the days of Captain Cook, by the persevering and self- deny lug labours of British Protestant Missionaries, and the strong attachment felt by the present Queen and her people, as well as by their ancestors, to the British nation and Government. " That your Memorialists have heard with deep grief and inuigna- tion, of the outrages committed under the sanction of the French Government, against that deeply injured people— their Queen exiled — their villages destroyed— their country ravaged— and themselves in danger of utter extermination. " Your Memorialists therefore most respectfully, but moo' earnestly, implore the Members of her Majesty's Government to employ their friendly mediation with the Government of France in order to secure to these^ noble patriotic and Christian islanders ( this last requi- stof irjuied humanity) permission peaceably to retire from their native isle. " Your Memorialists further request, that as the independence of the Society Islands has no> v beeu recognized by the French Govern- ment, such further measures may be taken as to your wisdom may seem proper for securing it against all future infraction or invasion, either by the French or any other nation." It was then proposed by Mr. Alderman Lewis, seconded by Mr. Jabez Home, and carried unanimously, that the memo- rial be adopted, aud forthwith be forwarded to Lord Palmer- ston, her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. The thanks of the meeting hav'iug been voted to the Rev. J. Jesson, for his able and highly interesting address, and to the Mayor, for Lis able conduct iu the chair, the meeting separated. THE BATHS AND WASH- HOUSES QUESTION. WORCESTER TURNPIKE TRUST. On Wednesday last, the usual monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Worcester Turnpikes, was held at the Shire- hall, M. Pierpoint, Esq., in the chair. MORTGAGES.— It was resolved that the sums of £ 1,000 on the Powick district, and £ 500 on the Henwick district should be paid off, the especial mortgages to be ballotted for iu the usual way at the next meeting. The necessary notice for this purpose appears in the advertising columns of the Guardian this day. BARBOURNE, DISTRICT.— Mr. Tolley reported to the meeting on the report of Mr. Smith, the suneyor, that the drain at Cross Pool on the Omberslev Road was completed satisfac- torily ; and thereupon an order was made for the payment of the balance of the money due for the improvement. THE PROPOSED NEW ACT.— On the Rev. J. Pearson's motion for rescinding the order made some three months ago, for obtaining a new Act of Parliament for certain projected improvements being called on, it appeared that there was not a sufficient number of Trustees present to revoke the order, and consequently it stands over to the next meeting. THE C'HERWICK HILL IMPROVEMENT.— This subject again came before the meeting. Mr. Hyde, clerk to the Trustees, read the report of the Committee re- appointed at the last meeting, for the purpose of inspecting this hill again. The Committee now reported that they had met on the spot, and had had an interview with Mr. White, the tenant of the Rev. J. Harward, whose land they proposed to enter, and with Mr. Prattington, and that both these parties had agreed to allow so much of their laud to be taken as was required for the contemplated improvement, on a fair compensation for the same being giveu. Upon this tbe Committee had instructed the surveyor to stake out the line of road proposed, and to ascertain by the next meeting whether Messrs. Harward and Prattington would consent to it. If these parties made no objection, tbe Committee will recommend the proposed alteration to be carried out, but if on the contrary they oppose it, the Committee consider the special circum- stances of tbe case are such as to justify their recom- mending that an Aot of Parliament should be procured for the special purpose of effecting so great aud necessary an alteration. After some little discussion the report was received, aud on the motion of the Rev. J. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Walker, the Committee was empowered to negociate with Messrs. Harward, Prattiugton, aud ' Vhite, aud any other persons in trusted in the undertaking, for the arrangement of the compedsation to be paid for the damage sustained in taking their laud: tbe Committee to report thereon at the next meeting. THE ACCOUNTS.— The Committee appointed at the last meeting for investigating the accounts of the Trust, against tbe correctness of which some charges had been made, produced their report through the Rev. J. Pearson, as follows:— " Report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the accounts of the Trust, at the meeting held November, 1846, with reference to a deficiency unaccounted for in the printed statements from the 31st ol December, 1838, to the 31st of December, 1845. " Your Committee have met and investigated this subject, and find that, according to the printed statements, thebaiance brought forward in 1839, as due on the face of the accounts on Dec. 31st, 1838, amounted to £ l, 6ll 13 4 " That die total amount for which the Tolls were let, according to the books of the Trustees during the above period was 69 122 0 6 " That a balance was paid on account of ihe Henwick District more than was really due, on the 13th of November, 1845, of 0 8 4 " Making a total of 70,734 2 2 " That the amo nt of revenue accounted for by the printed st atements during that period is £ 68 849. 8s. lOd > " Arrears of 1845, £ 395 \ 69,244 8 10 " Leaving an amount unaccounted for bv the printed statements of 1,489 13 4 " And your Committee, though they regret that, partly owing to the mode of keeping the accounts, and partly to a mistake hereafter explained, in stating the amount of the balance due 31 st of December, 1838, this sum unaccounted for appears on the face of the printed statements during the above period, at the same time feel much satisfaction in being able to report that they have clearly ascertained that no error in fact exists, and that not a shilling of the public funds is unaccounted for by the books of the Trustees, as the following statement will prove. " Aggregate sums deducted for lights by the Lessees of the Tolls from their rents during the above period, and not entered in the printed statements, as they ought to have been, by the full amount of rents being credited, and the charges for lights debited 483 0 0 " Allowance to Mr. Lett, a Lessee, in 1840, and deducted by him on account of loss by open- ing of the railway, not entered in the printed statements on either side 40 0 0 " In the printed statement, the balance of £ 1,611. 13s. 4d., brought forward in 1839 as the balance of 1838, included the Rent of all the Gates for the month of January, 1839, by mistake, amounting to £ 966. 13s. 4d., so that by taking the whole year's rental of 1839, and the balance of £ 1,611. 13s. 4d. into credit account in the printed statement, that month's rent was calculated twice, and there- fore must be deducted from any correct state- ment made in that period 966 13 4 £ 1,489 13 4 " Thus the whole amount of the apparent deficiency above noticed, is fully, and, we trust satisfactorily accounted for. " In concluding this Report, we beg to recommend that in future the whole amount of the Rents shall be entered in the printed statements to the credit side, and every allowance to the Lessees or other deduction shall be debited, as it is clear that a contrary course is calculated to mislead the Trustees themselves and the public at large. " In justice to the Clerk we must explain that in making up the annual accounts he has strictly adhered to the form given by the Satute, and that to comply with the above recommenda- tion he must in future make some addition to that form. " T. G. CURTLER. " JOHN PEARSON. " B. G. KENT." Some conversation followed tha reading of this report, which was received and adopted by the meeting, and the clerk was instructed to transmit a copy thereof to the Chamber of Commerce and Town Council. ADVERTISEMENTS.— Mr. Curiler's promised motion on this subject was postponed until the next meeting. THE FLYFORD FLAVEL HILL.— On the motion of the Rev. F. Best, the question of lowering this hill was again referred to the Surveyor. HENWICK DISTRICT.— A committee was appointed to view the state of the road near Broadheath, on the Martley Road in this district, with the object of widening the same: to report to the next meeting. After the transaction of some other business of a routine character, the meetiug broke up. The Committee appointed by the Town Council of this city have agreed to the issue of the following document on this subject for general circulation :— EXPLANATION OF THE SYSTEM AND ITS ADVANTAGES. The Town Council of the city of Worcester having come to the unanimous resolution of establishing public baths and wash- houses for the benefit of the labouring classes, under the Act of Parliament 9 and 10 Vic., c. 74, the Committee appointed by the Council for carrying out the details of the measure submit to their fellow- citizens the following state- ment — There are but few working men who can get for themselves, or for their wives and children, a thorough good wash in warm or even in cold water without a good deal of trouble, and still fewer, perhaps, who are not obliged to have their clothes washed, dried; and ironed in their own rooms. The baths and wash- houses which it is proposed to establish in this city are meant to help them in keeping themselves and their families cleaner and more comfortable than they now can be. A large building will be fitted up for this purpose, which will be divided into many separate rooms provided with the necessary conveniences for hot and cold bathing in their various forms. There will be also a swimming or plunging bath, where several persons may bathe together. These baths will be very cheap. The highest charge allowed to be made by Act of Par- liament is one penny for a cold bath and twopence for a hot bath; and in the open bathing- place, where several persons bathe in the same water, one halfpenny only for each person. For several children, not exceeding four, cold bath, twopence ; hot bath, fourpence. Every bather, man, woman, or child, will be furnished with a clean towel. Each bathing- room will contain a seat and a looking- glass. The baths for men and women will be kept separate, and the strictest privacy will be regarded. The good of these baths will be very great. A clean skin is not only an exceeding comfort, but helps to keep people in good health. When hard- working men get a thorough good wash all over, it is very pleasant and refreshing indeed. They are set up again for work in a way which surprises them if they have not been used to it. At a public meeting held in London on this subject last year, the Bishop of London, who has taken a praiseworthy interest in the subject, said that when he went to Liverpool : o see about the baths and wash- houses there, he heard of a labouring man who said, when he came out of a warm bath one Saturday night, " Why, I feel as if I could do another week's work, now I have been in the bath." Many diseases are brought on by a dirty skin, and others are increased and rendered more difficult of cure by the same cause. A good wash every now and then is better than physic, for it helps to stop sickness and strengthens the constitution against disease; every body knows that prevention is better than cure. The charge at the wash- houses will also be very small. The highest sum allowed to be taken by law is one penny for the use of a pair of washing troughs or tubs for one hour, with the drying apparatus and ironing room- No charge is to be made for the time occupied in drying and ironing. There will be a couple of tubs for every washer. In one she will first wash her things; they will then be boiled in a furnace to take out all the dirt. Then she will rinse them out in cold water in the first tub. For all this will be allowed a plentiful supply of soft water. The two tubs will be placed close together, and each washer will be separated from her neighbour by a par- tition on each side, so as to prevent overlooking. When a woman has washed her clothes, she may either take them home or make use of the drying apparatus which will be provided in another room, and which will be so contrived as to dry all her things very quickly indeed. She may then iron them at the ironing tables, which will be provided with blankets and heated irons. No objection will be made to two women agreeing to wash each other's clothes. They may take turns for one to wash for both, while the other minds all the children at home. The comforts of these wash- houses will be very great. There will be no need of any labouring woman who can go to the wash- houses, to wash, dry, or iron her family's things at home. If she is quick at her work and does not waste her time, she may, by paying one penny or twopence, save herself all the trouble of fetching water for washing, and of boiling it and carrying it away, and all the mess of washing and drying, in her room, and all the expense of water, coals, and irons. Besides this, her family " will be saved all the trouble and un- healthiness of a damp room, and she will be able to keep her room much more comfortable and much wholesomer than she can at present. Thus a very common cause of husbands being driven from home to seek comfort in the alehouse, where one cup draws on another till drunkenness and riot ensue, will be happily avoided. With the baths and wash- houses united, labouring men and their families may keep themselves much cleaner and more comfortable than they are at present, and for far less money than their washing at home now costs them. The plan has been tried with great success at Liverpool, Manchester, and London, and baths and wash- houses are now springing up all over the kingdom. The working classes will save in time, and money, and labour, and trouble; and it is to be hoped they will find out the truth of the excellent proverb, that " Cleanliness is next to Godliness." Committee Room, Guildhall, Nov., 1846. THE BARD OF AVON. CITY POLICE. WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DISEASE AMONG US? Because, in numbers of things, we do just what by our nature we were never intended to do. For example:— 1 st. Man is intended to draw in fresh air every time he breathes. Almost all people, when in their houses, and the working- people iu their shops, breathe the same air over and over again. To show the necessity of allowing fresh air con- tinually to enter living rooms, and the bed air to escape, it may be stated that every person, during each minute of his life, destroys a quantity of air twice as large as himself. 2nd. Men ought to breathe pure air every breath. Our sewers and drains are so bad, that the vaporous and foul gases rise, and we breathe them. 3rd. Mai: was iutended to take exercise in the open air every day. Neither his heart, his stomach and bowels, his liver, his skin, his lungs, his kidneys, nor his brain, will act rightly without walking exercise every day. Most of us do not get any walk, or only a very short one, which is scarcely of any use. 4th. Man is formed to take simple, plain, wholesome food. He eats all sorts of things, which not only do him no good, but do dim harm ; and he drinks large quantities of beer, spirits, and wine, which hurt his stomach, and take away the proper use of his brain. 5th. Man ought to wash himself all over with water every day, so as to cleanse the pores of the skin, else they get stopped up ; he cannot perspire rightly, und his skin cannot breathe. rl he majority of the people only wash their hands and faces every day. 6th. Man should wear clean clothes next to his skin, because the body gives off bad fluids. At present many people wear the same things day after day for weeks together. 7th. Man was intended to live in the light. Many, very many, have scarcely any light in their rooms. 8th. Man in this climate must wear warm clothing. Many have no flannel, and are clad with heavy and useless things. — Report of the Metropolitan Working Classes' Association. A NEW INFERNAL MACHINE.— As Mrs. , of Wem, iu this county, was lacing her stays on Wednesday morning last, the lace broke, when a severe shock wqs expe- neuced b) the lady, bruising her back and sides as though guupuwder bad exploded uear her. Ou examination it was found the lace was made from the mate iai now so much the subject of conversation " guu cotton," aud bad been send by ijuie friend in an envelope to the lady in quesiion, as a new invention for which ft patent had bean , obtained.—< SAroptAir# Contwwtive. BROMSGROVE.— Theannual meeting of theassociation against trespassers, was held at ( he Golden Cross Inn, Broms- grove, on Tuesday last, Mr. G. Osborne in the chair. James Sanders, Esq., R. Haynes, Esq., Mr. Joseph Cresswell, Mr. Joseph Greening, Mr. Grove, Mr. B. Haines, Mr. John Packwood, Mr. Brasier, Mr. T. Martin, and many other members, were present. Mr. Taylor, solicitor to the association, read the report of tbe committee for the past year, by which it appeared that 25 persons had been prosecuted for various offences committed on the property of members of this association during the past year, of whom 20 were convicted, 3 discharged on payment of costs, and 2 acquitted. Mr. W. L. Saunders, of Monsieur's Hall, and Mr. Smith, of the Bowling Green, were elected members. The following members were appointed a committee for conducting the affairs of the associaiion for the ensuing year:— Mr. Milton, Mr. Grove, Mr. Bullingham, Mr. T. Martin, Mr. Joseph Cresswell, Mr. W. L. Saunders, and Mr. Osborne. DUDLEY PETTY SESSIONS.— At these Petty Sessions held on Monday last, before John Roberts, Esq., John Hartill, police officer, brought a charge against Joseph Hubbard for riding on the shafts of a waggon, drawn by three horses, on Thursday last, on the Dudley and Birming- ham turnpike road. T. Badger, Esq., a Magistrate, and another witness, proved the case, and the defendant was fined 5s. and costs.— Frederick Smith and John Wilks were charged with passing counterfeit half- crowns, in the town of Dudley, at various shops, and were remanded for further examination on Monday next. BROMSGROVE PETTY SESSIONS.— On Tuesday last, the following cases were heard before the Rev. W. Vernon, W. H. Ricketts, and G. F. Iddins, Esqrs.:— Harriet Bate was charged by Mrs. Horton with absenting herself for several days from the Union : fourteen days' imprisonment. — James Horton and Henry Filed, of Redditch, were charged by Mr. Bladen, gamekeeper to the Hon. R. H. Clive, with trespassing in a wood at Hewell Grange, and cutting some underwood on the 9th of November; ordered to pay the damage, Id., and 5s. costs. John Hughes and Wm. Guise were charged with the same offence committed on the 13th November. Guise discharged, Hughes to pay the damage, Id., and 5s. costs— Joseph Blundell, of Stoke Prior, charged John Hunt and Benjamin Clarke with assaulting him 011 the 24th ult. Fined 20s., including costs; allowed a week to pay, or three weeks' imprisonment.— Mary Edes, of Apes- dale, charged George Farley with assaulting her on the night of the 29th ult. Fined 6d., and 9s. 6d. costs.— Adam Heming, Henry Heming, James Guest, and Wm. Ingram, were charged by Thomas Wingfield, police officer, with having created a disturbance 011 the 22nd of November. Ordered to find a surety of £ 10 to keep the peace.— Ann Green, of Redditch, prayed the Bench to bind her husband, Thomas Green, over to keep the peace towards her. They were advised to settle the matter themselves, which they agreed to do. STOURPORT PETTY SESSIONS.— At the Magistrates' meeting at Stourport on Tuesday last, present, John Worthington and Slade Baker, Esqrs., William Stevens, of Hard wick, Gloucestershire, was summoned by Mr. W. Heming, agent for the company of proprietors of the Towing Path Extension, for evading the toll payable for a horse drawing a boat on the river Severn, in the parish of Grimley, in this county. The case was proved by George Turner, and Stevens was fined £ 2. lis., costs included.— Benjamin Burton, of Stourport was fined 5s. for being drunk. The following persons, Thomas Reynolds, Thomas Piatt, Thomas Owen, Lewis Jones, John Jones, John Rowley, James Dalloway, Samuel Edmonds, Letitia Williams, Thomas Edwards, Allen Goode, Edward Morris, and Reuben Rowley, were summoned for non- payment of poor- rates, and each was ordered to pay the rates, together with costs, or a distress would be issued. THE LATE EXPLOSION AT OLDBURY.— A meeting of the inhabitants of Oldbury was held on Friday last to take into consideration the best means of affording immediate relief to the widows and orphans ( between 5J and 60 in number) of those who iost their lives by the late lamentable explosion at Mr. George Parker's pit, near Oldbury. The meeting ( a very spirited one) at its rising was adjourned until Tuesday next, at twelve o'clock, to be held at the Talbot Hotel, Oldbury. A Committee was formed for taking the necessary steps to render that Meeting worthy of the important object in question, and commensurate wiih the needlul exigencies of the case. The subscription! received at the meeting amounted to upwards of < 100. The rumours which have been alluded to in this paper as to the probable removal of the house at Stratford- on- Avon, in which Shakspere was born, seems to have excited considerable interest in the literary world; and the Inverness Courant, in commenting on the rumour, states that the immortal bard was married, and died in the house alluded to. This is not the fact. New Place, the house in which the poet died, was pulled down in 1757, and the people of Stratford- on- Avon had the good taste to hoot the barbarian who did it out of the town. Where the poet was married is not known, to the great per- plexity and mortification of various antiquaries who have busied and puzzled themselves for years about the point. His marriage license he obtained at Worcester, but there is no record of the ceremony. The Inverness Courier alleges that " The exact locality of Stratford- on- Avon where he was born is also a matter of doubt. The small tenement shown as his birth place was undoubtedly his property; he inherited it from his father, and bequeathed it by his will to his eldest daughter; but Shakspere's father had two other small houses in the town, and there is nothing but tradition to vouch for the popular belief. The old dwelling, however, is an interesting relic; it was once the pro- perty of the greatest of Englishmen and of poets; and it has been visited by thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the world. Its walls are low and humble, but its strong oak beams and floors promise two or three centuries more duration. It may be sold, but scarcely, we think, taken down. Its value as a show- house, if not its importance in the eyes of the inhabi- tants, will save it from destruction. It might be weli, however, for the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, who protect and repair the ruins of castles and cathedrals, to extend their care to such relics of genius as this Shaksperian mansion. By directing their attention to the few ancient historical and memorable houses in the kingdom, likely to be sold or pulled down, they might, from time to time, at small expense, gratify strangers, both foreigners and natives of this country, and thus perpetuate interesting memorials of our national glory." While on this subject we cannot help noticing a remarkable feature in the present times, in a proposition ."' rich has just emanated from a lady— Mary Cowden Clarke, ot Craven Hill Cottage, Bayswater—( we hold up her name as honourable in the eyes of her country women) for the erection of a testimonial to the worth of Shakspere by the women of England. An appeal has been made by this lady to her fellow- countrywomen, and we are proud to publish it in our columns this day. It is addressed " To women, and Englishwomen in particular," and runs thus:— " Is it not a reproach to us, that, while testimonials in honor of carnage, wordly rank, earthly riches, and many other things with which we have, or ought to have, but little sympathy in their abstract, are perpetually being suggested and supported by our influence direct or indirect, no effort has hitherto been made to pay enduring tribute and ostensible homage to the man, of all created beings, to whom we women owe the deepest gratitude? Has not Shakspere been our own especial poet— the Laureate of our best qualities— the champion of our dearest rights— and the chief means of indicating and establishing our true social position? Has he not typified wifely parity in Desdemona; strong- hearted constancy in Helena and Julia ; gentlest forgiveness and endurance in Imogen; maidenly delicacy in Miranda; sisterly tenderness in Celia; chastity and holiness in Isabella ; courage and spotless virtue under roughest fortune in Marina ; maternal affection in Constance; intellectua energy and modest worth in Portia; gay animation and sprightly wit ( so valuable in adorning a man's home, and enabling him to pass lightly through the " briars" of this " working- day world") in Rosalind and Beatrice; and has he not given subtlest acknowledgement of the " one touch of nature"— the womanly emotion lurking in even the most depraved female heart— when he makes the ambitious Lady Macbeth shrink from murder- ing the old king because he resembled her own father as he slept? And shall it be said that a memorial exists in sternest bronze, cast from death- dealing cannon, and erected in honor of War and its attendant horrors by the Women of England, and placed in their throngest thoroughfare, where the steps of their infants daily resort, and yet that no public symbol is in being to testify the gratitude and love of his countrywomen towards their best benefactor and friend— our beloved Shakspera ? " As it is beiieved that this gratitude and veneration for Shakspere's memory undoubtedly lives in the heart of women, aud that the reason it has as yet assumed no demonstrative and public form is because, hitherto, no tangible mode has been suggested for displaying their feeling towards him, it has been proposed that a statue of Sliakspere shall be executed by an English sculptor, and erected in the most public spot that can be devised for the purpose. That cliff at Dover, which Shakspere ha himself distinguished by his immortal description, was pointed ou as an appropriate pedestal; but as the parks are the daily resort of the Londoners, and frequently visited by strangers coming to the Metropolis, it is thought the centre of Hyde Park would form the best possible site. The costs to be defrayed by volun- tary subscriptions, unlimited in amount, from the sempstress's humble penny to the royal donation; and as the worship in which he is held is universal— I' the world's volume Our Britain seems as ot it, but not in it; In a great pool, a swan's nest; so " livers of Britain" are included, and contributions will be received from women of all nations to raise a monument to the world's poet— Shakspere." The inscription proposed for this monument is as follows : — IN HONOUR OF WILLIAM SHAKSPERE, THIS STATUE IS ERECTED BY WOMANKIND, AND IN TESTIMONY THAT THEY ESTEEM HIM AS THEIR GREATEST HUMAN BENEFACTOR. It is proposed to enclose in the first stone a list of the sub scribers' names. ALL SAINTS' IMPROVEMENT.— A meeting of the Com- mittee was held on Monday last at the Guildhall, at which the Rev. C. Eckersall, Chairman, J. Williams, Esq., of Pitmaston, Vice- chairman, Mi. Cresswell, Secretary, the Worshipful the Mayor, the Churchwardens of All Saints, & c., were present. A drawing admirably executed by Mr. Rowe, jun., architect, was submitted to the meeting by the Chairman, exhibiting a plan of an ornamental wall, surmounted by an Italian balustrade, harmonising with the architectural character of the Church, with a wide and very handsome iron gate, between proportionate portals, opening upon a spacious flight of stone steps, with broad landings, leading up to the south- western door. This wall and balustrade, which is to be continued from that which fronts the north side of the Church, is to be continued round the building where the row of old houses now stands, and i3 to be in the place of the iron railing represented in the liihrogaph which was first circulated. This plan, which owes its sugges- tion, we understand, to the good taste of E. II. Lechmere, Esq., was readily adopted; and a hope was expressed that as the city generally, and especially the parish of All Saints, have now come forward very liberally with so great an amount of the present subscriptions, the county families would liberally follow so good an example. MR. RUSSELL'S ENTERTAINMENT.— Mr. Russell's con- ceit, given at the Theatre on Wednesday evening, turned out a most profitable speculation. Before the hour appointed for the commencement of the entertainment, the Theatre— boxes, pit, and gallery— were crammed almost to suffocation, aud many ( like ourselves) could not gain admittance at any price. We believe the whole affair went off well: we understand that an alarm of fire given o used a temporary confusion, but it proved groundless. PERSHORE BACHELORS' BALL.— This gay affair came off last night, at the Three Tuns Hotel, Pershore, and was attended by a large number of the devotees of Terpsichore from the surrounding neighbourhood. A splendid supper was served up about midnight, after which dancing was resumed and kept up with spirit until the approach of morning. It is said this is to be the last of these meetings. WORCESTER SUBSCRIPTION BALL.— We beg leave to remind those among our readers who are devoted to the worship of Terpsichore, that the above ball takes place at the Guildhall Assembly Room on the night of Thursday next, Dec. 10th. Particulars will be found in our adver- tising columns. EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCES.— It will be seen by adver- tisement that Hughes' Great Mammoth Establishment announce their intention of visiting this city for one day, Friday, December 11th, and giving a morning aud evening performance. A fine bitch otter, trapped in the Teme at Collins' Ford, a short distance above Knightsford Bridge, was brought to the Secretary of the Fisheries Association on Saturday last, and the usual reward lor } he destruction of otters was given by that institution. This is the third otter which has been produced to the Association caught at the same ford. CHANGE RINGING.— On Monday evening last was rang, at St. Helen's, in this city, a true peal of Grandsire Triples, comprising 5040 changes, which were performed in the space of three hours and ten minutes, by the following members of the Worcester Change Ringing Society:— John Devey, treble; W. Burford, 2nd ; W. Weaver, 3rd; H. Page, 4th; J. Burford, 5th; J. Green, 6th; E. Sprague, 7th; E. Jones, tenor. The peal was conducted by J. Green.— Correspondent. THE LATE Mr. RUDGE, OP EVESHAM.— The late E. Rudge, Esq., by his will bequeathed to the President and Council of the Linnsan Society, London, a bequest of 200/. the annual interest to be laid out in the purchase of gold medals, to be called" the Linneean medals," and to be awarded by the pre- sident and council to the fellow of the society who shall write the best communication in each volume, and which shall be published by the Society, in either of the four departments of natural history. Each gold medal to contain on one side a profile bust of Linnasus in full dress, encircled by his name and the dates of his birth and death. On the obverse is to be engraved the name of the fellow of the society to whom such medal is awarded, encircled by a wreath of the Linneea Borealis. The venerable and respected deceased has left funded and personal property to the amount of 90,000/. 10,000/. is to be invested, and to accumulate for 21 years, under the direction of the trustees and the tenant in possession of the entailed estates. The residue of his personalty to be enjoyed by his widow, and at her decease by his sons and grandchildren. The bulk of the freehold estates i « entailed on the issue of his eldest son, the widow having a life interest, and a portion ii left to hi* younger • on and grandson, Walter W. N. Budge. GUILDHALL, MONDAY, Nov. 30. This morning, two young lads, named Edwards and Langford, each about 14 or 16 years of age, were brought up on suspicion of stealing a quantity of door and bell- handles. The evidence adduced was to the effect that, last Saturday week, the prisoner, Edwards, offered about 40 or 50 brass bell'and door handles for sale at Mr. King's, in Broad- street. The prisoner then gave his name as Jones, and said he had brought them from his father's, who lived in St. Clement s parish Mr. King declined buying them, and told him to send his father, but he never returned. The handles,, which were all battered up together, were handed over to the police by King, and Edwards was apprehended by Berry.— A lad named Morgan stated that he saw the two prisoners battering up some brass handles on the day they were offered for sale, one of which he identified. The prisoners were remanded till Monday next. ASSAULT.— George Gough, a man who hawks nuts about the streets and public- houses, was charged with assaulting a respectable married woman named Groombridge. Mrs,, Gooom. bridge stated that she was passing through the Corn Market, about nine o'clock on Saturday night, when the prisoner caught hold of her boa, and attempted to pull it from her neck ; and, upon her asking him what he meant by such conduct, he turned round and " vapoured " his fists in her face, but was prevented from striking her by some bystanders. The prisoner, who was drunk at the time, began kicking at the policeman, when taken into custody, but was at length carried by " all fours'' to tbe station- house. It seems this is not his first appearance, there being the balance of a fine, in a former transaction, remaining unpaid by the prisoner. He was sen- tenced to a fine of 5s., and 7s. expenses, or seven days' impri- sonment, which latter alternative he adopted for want of the cash. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.— A " navie," named John Painter, was charged by Serjeant Saunders with being drunk, and using obscene language, in Silver Street, on Sunday night last. This being his first appearance before the Bench, and on his promising it should be his last, he was discharged. A navigator named Brown, employed in the works near this city, charged a fellow- labourer named Parry with stealing a pair of boots from him, on Saturday; but this morning the prosecutor declined to prosecute, saying " he loved him as a brother," and he therefore was discharged. TUESDAY. SHOP LIFTING.— A man named Brown, was charged with stealing a quantity of cakes from the shop of x> lr. Holmes, baker, Broad- street. The poor fellow, it seems, entered the shop during the absence of Mr. Holmes, and laia hold of a tray of cakes, and commenced making a meal of them. He was observed, however, by Mr. Holmes, who fol- lowed him, and gave him into the custody of Serjeant Saunders, but Mr. Holmes, out of pity, declined to prosecute, and he was sentenced to a month's imprisonment under the Vagrant Act. W lliam Trumper, a native of this city, but who has for some time past been living in Birmingham, as a gunmaker, was charged with stealing an instrument used in gun- making called a spring- vice. It seems he went into Mr. Wood's shop, and offered the vice for sale, when Mr. Wood recognised it as an article that had been stolen from his shop some three years ago. H e asked him some few questions about it, and the prisoner prevaricating in his answers, he was given into the custody of Policeman Grubb. The evidence not being complete against him, owing to the distance of time that has elapsed since the article was stolen, he was discharged. THIS DAY, FRIDAY. BREACH OF THE PEACE — Mr. M'Gregor, surgeon- dentist, made application to the Bench to have Air. Quarterman bound over to keep the peace towards him. Mr. M'Gregor stated that Mr. Quartermau came to his house and delivered the following message to his servant, " Tell Mr. M'Gregor that Charles Henry Quarterman, the pauper of Tallow Hill, will take his breakfast, dinner, and tea, in the street, to horse- whip Mr. M'Gregor on Monday." In consequence of this Mr. M'Gregor said he was compelled to remain at home, being in bodily fear. Also that last night, during the performance of the Harmonic Society's concert, Mr. Quarterman had flourished his walking stick in his face, Under these circumstances he prayed the Magistrates to bind over Mr, Quarterman to keep the peace towards hitn. Mr. St. Pattrick appeared for Mr. M'Gregor. Mr. Quarterman on being called upon for his defence ( he had no legal adviser) admitted that what Mr- M'Gregor had said was correct, with the exception of one or two things. He did not again intend to molest Mr. M'Gregor except through a court of law, but he stated that he had ample excuses for his conduct. Mr. Quarterman was then bound over to keep the peace for one year, himself in £ 50 and two sureties in £ 25 each. A NEWDIX COURT ROW.— Mrs. Amelia Pigeon charged Margaret Edwards with assaulting her on Saturday night. The parties, it appeared, had bad some little difference previously existing, and on meeting at the top of Newdix Court a battle royal commenced. Three witnesses were called for the defence ( which was conducted by Mr, Rea), who showed pretty clearly that one was as bad as the other. The case was dismissed. WORKHOUSE CASES— Henry M'Gregor, a rather respect- able looking Scotchman, was charged with refusing to work the usual time for his supper on the previous evening at the work- house, also with breaking five squares of glass. It appears that the defendant, who has been in the army, was admitted on the previous evening as a tramp. Having walked from Birming- ham that day, he was cold and hungry, and he said the allow- ance of bread ( 5 ounces), with no fire ( none being allowed by the rules of the house in the coldest weather) was not sufficient for a man who had walked 26 miles the same day. On his refusing to work he was locked in a room, and on the porter returning, the prisoner pointed out the five squares of glass he had broken. Seven days' imprisonment. Thomas Crawford, an inmate of the workhouse, was sen- tenced to four days' imprisonment for assaulting an intelligent* looking lad, also a pauper of the same house, on Tuesday, the 24th of Nov. last. & portiitg, HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. ( Weather permilting. j THE WORCESTERSHIRE HOUNDS.— At half- past ten. Tuesday Dec. 8 Westwood. Friday — 11 Brockeridge Common. LORD REDESDALE'S HOUNDS.— At half- past ten, Saturday Dec. 5 Kiddingtoa Gate. Monday — 7 Brueru. Wednesday — 9 Barton Gate. Friday — 11 Eyford. Saturday — Southlawn Lodge. THE HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS.— At half- past ten. Tuesday Dec. 8 Pank's Bridge, Friday — 11 Wormelow Tump. THE LEDBURY HOUNDS.-^ half- past ttn. Monday Dec. 7 ........ Cradley Workhouse. Fiiday — 11 Colin Park. THE LUDLOW HOUNDS.— ten. Saturday Dec. 5 Onibury. Tuesday — 8 Stanton Lacy. THE WARWICKSHIRE HOUNDS,—^ half- past ten. Saturday Dec. 5 Wimpstone Bridge: Monday — 7 Baddesley Clinton. Tuesday — 8 Mitford Bridge. Thursday — 10 Gaydon Inn. Friday — 11 Upton House. Saturday — 12 .. Hunningham HillCoppicei; THE ALBRIGHTON HOUNDS.-^ half- past ten. Saturday Dec. 5 Brineton. Mouday — 7 Middleton. Thursday — 10 .. Hunnington, near Hagley. Saturday — 12 Chaddesley Village. THE ATHERSTONE HOUNDS,-^ Eleven. Saturday . Dec. 5 ... Cross Hands Toll Gate. Monday — 7 Stapletoa Village. Wednesday — 9 No Man's Heath. Friday — 11 Alvecote. Saturday — 12 Brinklow. THE SHROPSHIRE HOUNDS.— At a quarter before Eleven. Monday Dec. 7 Sundome Castle. Wednesday — 9 Stapleton. Friday — 11 Cloverley. Monday — 14 The Kennels. BIRTHS. Nov. 25, at 5, Bays Hill Villas, Cheltenham, the wi.' e of James Agg Gardner, Esq., of a son and heir. Nov. 28, at 39, Oxford Terrace, Hyde Park, Mrs. William George Ward, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. [ The announcement in our last, of a marriage between Mr. G. W. Prescott, and Miss Penny, of Stourbridge, was unfounded, no such marriage having taken place. Our authority was the Midland Counties Herald, the editor of which paper has forwarded the fictitious letter to Mr. Prescott, and we trust that he will be able to discover and expose the writer.] Nov. 23, at Bromyard, by the Rev. W. Cooke, Vicar, Mr. James Starling, to Miss Ann Morgan, of the township of Norton. Nov. 24, at Kinfare, by the Rev. C. Wharton, Mr. Thomas H anson, liquor merchant, of Dudley, to Julia, second daughter of Mr. John Mantle, of the Stewponey Inn, near Stourbridge. Nov. 24, at St. Philip s Church, Birmingham, Mr. Henry Gethen, of Hereford, to Mary Jane, second daughter of Mr. George Edwards, of Birmingham. Nov. 25, at Hasfield, by the Rev. H. A. S. Attwood, Thos. second son of John Crump, Esq., of the Great House, Has- field, to Elvira, only daughter of the late Mr. Benj. Ayerigg Dowell, of Gloucester. Nov. 26, at Dewchurch, by the Rev. — Hassall, Mr. John Clark Morgan, of the Black Lion Inn, Hereford, only son of Mr. William Morgan, Causeway Farm, to Mary Anne, second danghter of Mr. William Jones, Pool Wharf, Herefordshire. Dec. 1, at Bransford, by the Rev. H. Somers Cocks, Mr. Daniel Taylor, of Martley, to Elizabeth, third daughter of the late Mr. N. Gardner, of Bransford. DEATHS. Nov. 24, at Sedgley, aged 80, Sarah, relict of Mr. Joseph Griffith, of Dixon's Green, Dudley. Nov. 24, after a long and painful illness, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. John Price, millwright, of Hereford. Nov. 25, Ann, wife of Mr. John Insull, plasterer, Carden Street, in this city, aged 73. Nov. 26 at the Priory, Great Malvern, Vincent Hilton Biscoe, Esq., aged 79. Nov. 26, at Bewdlev, Mr. Joseph Lane, aged 62. Nov. 26, aged 87, the Rev. W. Prosser, Vicar of Chaceley, and Perpetual Curate of Bushley, in the diocese of Worcester, and Perpetual Curate of Walton Cardiff, in the diocese of Gloucester. Nov. 26, at Torquay, Devonshire, whither she had gone for the benefit of her declining health, in the prime of life, Charlotte Elizabeth, the beloved wife of William Urwick, Esq., of Corve- street, Ludlow. Nov. 28, at Grove House, Kensington- gore, the Right Hon. Lady Elizabeth Whitbread, in her 82nd year. Nov. 29, Mr. John Slade, of Silver Street, in this city aged 87. Nov. 29, after a very short illness, deeply lamented, aged 18, at her father's residence, Stratford- on- Avon, Mary Margaret, youngest daughter of the Rev. John Peglar, vicar of Alveston, Warwickshire. Nov. 29, in the 80th year of his age, deservedly esteemed by all who knew him, Mr. William Hickman, for 38 years clerk of St. Martin's Church, in this city. Nov. 30, at his residence, in Portland Square, London, John Barneby, Esq., M. P. for the Eastern Division of this county, in his 47th year. Nov. 30, of consumption, in the 26th year of her age, Ann » wife of Mr. Samuel Perkins, Dolday Street, in this city. Lately, at his residence, Ckrkenwell, London, Mr, J. Powell, formerly of Clftiues, u? ar this eity, 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 , D E C E M B E R 5, 1 846. THE GERMAN TEACHER. ' BY LADY DUFFERIN. [ These lines are suggested by Redgrave's exquisite picture of * " The Poor Teacher."] The long day's done ! and she sits still And quiet in the gathering gloom ; What are the images that fill Those absent eyes, that silent room 1 Soft winds the latticed casement stir, ** The hard green rose buds tap the pane Like merry playmates, beckoning her To join them at their sports again; And from the hill a pleasant chime Of bells comes down upon the ear, That seems to sing—" The evening time Is passing sweet, come forth; come here!" But she sits still and heedeth not The sweet bell nor the fading light; Time, space, earth, heaven, are ail forgot, In one dear dream of past delight. Ah, letter ! old, and crushed, and worn, Yet fresh in those love- blinded eyes, As on that first delightful morn That gave thee to her patient sighs. How hoped for, dreamed of, dear thou art! What earnest of like joys to come ! How treasured near her simple heart, That first fond letter from her home ! Poor child ! so early cora'st thou forth Like Ruth, to glean in alien fields I Cold welcome greets thee on this earth, And poor the harvest that it yields ! Thy thoughts, love, wandering where they list, Still seek that village on the Rhine. Where thou art longed for, loved, and missed, With yearnings as intense as thine. No wonder that thy young heart burns, And with such aching sense of love, To that dear sheltering ark returns That sent thee forth, poor wandering dovo. The hour > ill come, though far it seems, When schooled by pain, and taught by time, Thou ' It lose no more in idle dreams, The good hours of thy golden prime: Each day, with its appointed care, Shall bring its calm and comfort too; The power to act, the strength to bear, What duty bids thee bear or do: And when the eve's repose shall come, Thy tranquil thoughts shall then be given, Not back to that lost earthly home, But forwards— to thy home in heaven ! LECTURE ON THE FINE ARTS. VARIETIES. A gentleman indisposed and confined to his bed, sent his servant to see what hour it was by a sun- dial which was fastened to a post in his garden. The servant was an Irish- man, and being at a loss how to fine the time, carried the sun- dial to his master, saying, " Here, sir, now look at it yourself, it is a perfect mystery to me, all over." PEOPLE OF FASHION. A Princess's life, old gossips say, is nothing but one long holiday, But the life of the people of fashion I've known, seemed more laborious far than my own. Toiling, racketting, visiting, shopping— in and out of their carriages popping— Driving about they scarcely know where— and just as they get to Cavendish square, Checking the coachman to set them down, in a totally different part of the town ; Going to parties, breakfasts, and balls,— holding bazaars with charity stalls, Writing small billets all day long, to beg for a pattern, or copy a song: Quarrelling, sneering, struggling and fretting,— plotting, contrhing, racing and belting,— Sowing the whirlwind, reaping the storm,— and going to church on Sundays for form. GETTING UP ON COLD MORNINGS.— Some people say it is a very easy thing to get up on a cold morning. You have only, they tell you, to lake the resolution, and the thing is done. This may be very true; just as a boy at school has only to take the flogging, and the thing is over. But we have not all made up our miuds upon it; and we find it a very pleasant exercise to discuss the matter candidly before we get up. This at least is not idling, though it may be lying. It affords an excellent answer to those, who ask how lying in bed can be indulged in by a reasoning being, a rational creature. How? Why with the argument calmly at work in one's head, and clothes over one's shoulder. Oh— it is a fine way of spending a sensible, impartial half hour. If these people would be more charitable, they would get on with their argument better. But they are apt to reason so ill, and to assert so dogmatically, that one could wish to have them stand round one's bed of a bitter morning, and lie before their face. They ought to hear both sides of the bed, the inside and the out If they cannot entertain themselves with their own thoughts or half an hour or so, it is not the fault of those who can.— The Indicator. ESCAPE OF LONG CHARLES. Mr. Wallis' promised lecture on the " Fine Arts," announced in our last, was delivered at the Guildhall Assembly Room on Monday evening, and although there were at the same time several other entertainments inviting the public, we are proud to record that the good taste of no less than 600 persons drew them to the Guildhall. Nor were they disappointed, for Mr. Wallis' lecture, which was heightened in effect by some exquisite illustrative drawings, proved one of the richest treats which has been enjoyed in this city for mauy a day. The lecturer commenced his subject by pointing out the advantages which the cultivation of the fine arts must bestow upon a people like the English, and treated of their influence, morally, socially, and intellectually. Industrial art was a branch of the fine arts, and one which, though hitherto too much despised, was worthy of a high place in the estimation of thinking men. It was indeed one of the higher branches of the fine arts, for the success of the industrial artisan depended upon the idealism which he threw into his subject, He did notcopy nature, but reproduced it; and besides the char- acteristics of a painter, he must have those also of a sculptor, and must consider not merely the object he was to imitate, but also the purpose for which the article was to be used and the qualities of the material in or on which the object was to be reproduced. Mr. Wallis exemplified his meaning by taking a large painting of a flower, and showing the way in which he would reproduce its general effects in the making of articles of ware or in textile fabrics, chalking out upon a board designs of much elegance in a few moments. He then went on to what may be considered the principal and most interesting part of the subject, namely, the commercial value of the arts in a wealth- producing sense, and the difference of value between raw and worked materials. He showed that the more the artist was employed, the more valuable the article became. It was this, more than any intrinsic value in the material itself, which made the difference between the common cotton gown of Is. 6d. or 2s. per yard and the shawl or carpet, which produced several hundred guineas. It was the skill of the artist, and that alone, which produced the increase in value. Here was a little jug ( produced) made out of the same kind of clay as that from which blacking jars and ginger- beer bottles were made, its real value as such being about half a farthing; now what was it that had made, that little jug of the value of three francs ( half- a- ciown) but the brain labour of the artist, and the artistic feeling thrown into the clay 1 He also produced a larger jug which had received the additional processes of enamelling and painting, and was now valued at seven france ( 5s. 10d.); showing that the value of materials was increased in the proportion of brain labour bestowed on them. Hand labour is itself was not nearly so productive; it was true that value might be increased by manipulation and labour, but after all, while that multiplied value tenfold, the application of art would bestow a value increased by a hundred or even a thousand fold. This was the difference between manipulation and intellect. Now, in his opinion, there was no manufacture so dependant on the value of art as the porcelain trade. It was more dependant than the siik, woollen, or even the cotton manufacture; a piece of calico would make a garment without the intervention of the artist; but the instant that the porcelain modeller took a piece of clay into his hand to invent a cup, that moment he was an artist: he might make it ugly or beautiful, it was true; but he could not make any article, whether ugly or beautiful, without the intervention of art. This being the case, it became of the greatest importance that the porcelain manufactures should have a sound knowledge of those principles which would lead them to produce the most beautiful forms. It was his desire to make this lecture as interesting as possible to the manufacturers of Worcester, and he therefore developed a few of the principles from which form aud arrangement were deduced. He then produced some oval, egg- like, elliptical, aud parabolical figures or curves, delineating them on a board in such forms and com- binations as to produce vase- iike shapes aud other beautiful forms. This was the kind of practice which he recommended for the student, but cautioned him to observe the general rule, that only one kind of curve was to be used for any one design. If two curves, such as an oval and parabolic, were combined together in such designs, all unity of delineation and beauty of effect would be forfeited, and ugliness and incongruity of parts would take their place. He then produced upon the board specimens of some of the tastless shapes witnessed in the monstrosities and abortions of cups aud jugs that are commonly used. Whatever the designer produced should be the effect of principle, and then the effects would be positive and beautiful. Nor was it only to the porcelain trade of this city that the application of art was so valuable. When he considered that in Worcester there were many of the higher classes who were constantly making additions to their house- hold furniture, the value of possessing a knowledge of drawing and of the principles of fine arts generally was very great, and he proceeded to illustrate his position by producing drawings relating to the merchandise and skill of the painter, the mercer, the paper hanger, the upholsterer, the ironmonger, & c. Mr. Wallis concluded an admirable lecture with some recommendations of schools of design, and alluded to the 43 schools of design in Belgium, to the energy and application of the Americans, and to the general competition of other countries, as being moving causes to good on Englishmen to make an effort for themselves. He trusted that his observa- tions ou this gveat subject had kindled a spark in the city of Worcester which would burst out into a flame, and be pro ductive of the best effects; his exertions then in addressing that numerous audience would not have been unsuccessful. In the " Tales of Female Heroism," just published, we have a narrative of the escape of King Charles the Second after the battle of Worcester, through the instrumentality of a lady— Mrs. Jane Lane, a daughter of a worthy loyalist, Mr. Lane, of Bentley Hall, Staffordshire, at whose house the King had taken refuge. It fortunately happened at the time, that Jane Lane had procured a Parliamentary pass for herself and a servant, for the purpose of visiting a friend, Mrs. Norton, of Abbotsleigh, near Bristol, who was shortly expecting to be confined ; and her brother, Colonel John Lane, suggested that the King should be disguised as her servant, and that arrangements should if possible be ulti- mately made for Charles' embarkation from Bristol. The King was attired in a suit of country grey cloth and person- ated one of Mr. Lane's tenant's sons, one William Jackson. A good " double horse" was provided; and so the adven- turers set forth, accompanied by Mr. Henry Lascelles, a cousin of the young lady, and Mrs. Peters, a married sister of Jane Lane's. Several interesting anecdotes of the pro- gress are given, and the party ultimately reached Mr. Norton's, at Abbotsleigh, iu safety. On his arrival, Charles took his mistress'horse to the stable; but Mrs. Lane, who did not confide her secret to her loyal entertainers, stated that her servant was suffering from ague, and thus secured him better diet and early rest. " DANGER OF THE KING. " The next morning, liaviug, as ho says, a pretty good stomach, William rose early, and went down to the buttery to get his breakfast, where he found Pope the butler, and some other men. They all fell to eating bread and butter; j the butler supplying them with ale and sack. As they were sitting, one of the men began to give an account of the battle j of Worcester, where he had fought in the King's own Regi- ment of Guards. To test him, Charles asked for a descrip- tion of himself. The man answered quite correctly of his j dress and his horse; but said the King was three fingers i taller than his questioner. In spite of this inaccuracy, Charles felt it wise to make what haste be could out of the buttery; fearing the man more when he knew him to be one ! of his own soldiers, than when he had supposed him a Roundhead, from his greater knowledge of his person. Pope and he retired together from the buttery, and entered the hall j just as Mrs. Nort< n passed through it; on which Charles, sustaining his assumed character, took off his hat, and stood with it in his hand till she had passed by. During this time he was aware that Pope was narrowly observing him; but, feigning to take no notice, he assumed his hat, and walked j out into the fields. I bis man had, in fact, been a member of his household as Prince of Wales, and had afterwards served in the army of Charles I. ; and his memory being probably refreshed by the conversation in the buttery, he now went at once to Mrs. Lane and expressed his strong suspicions of its being the King. She put him off as well as she could ; but informed her cousin, Mr. Lascelles, and the King of what he had said. Charles inquired of his character, and whether they knew him to be a very honest man; and, on Mr. Lascelles assuring him that he knew Pope to be so honest a fellow that he dare trust him with his life, the King decided on trusting him rather than leaving him in his prt sent sus- picion, and immediately sent for him, and told him he was very glad to meet him there, and would trust him with his life as an old acquaintance. Pope, in reply, answered that he thought it very fortunate he had recognized his Majesty; for, though his master and mistress were good people, yet there were at that time one or two in the house who were, great rogues, and expressed his hope of being of real service He was, in fact, found extremely useful; both in doing the King's errands to Bristol iu search for a ship to carry him to Spain or France, aud as a means of communication with Lord Wilmot, who might not venture by day to Abbotsleigb, where there were many well acquainted with his person. Pipe contrived, however, to bring him to the King by night, vho could thus hold consultations with him, in conjunction with Jai. e Lane and her cousin ; for her thoughtfulness and dis- cretion made her a valuable adviser. Pope's mission to Bristol proved unsuccessful; he could hear of no ship leav- ing for either of the required countries within a month, a delay too long to be thought of. The King therefore held a council what had best he done next, as it was losing time to remain longer at Abbotsl igh; and it was suggested to him, that on the bordeis of Somersetshire there lived his very devoted adherents, the Windham's, of Trent, beyond Sher- borne." Mrs. Lane went to Mr. Windham's in the same manner that she had travelled from Staffordshire, the King riding before her in the character of a servant. She then returned home. Next month, it is well known, that the King escaped to France ; and soon after our heroine and her brother, Colonel Lane, were compelled to fly thither. After the Restoration, she married Sir Clement Fisher. " A pension of £ 1,000 a- year was settled upon her by the King; and this token of his gratitude was accompanied by the gift of a gold watch, which, by his express request, was to descend by succession to the eldest daughter of the house of Lane for the time being. In 1830, this relic was in the possession of the dowager Mrs. Lucy, of Charlecot Park. There is a portrait, by Lelv, still in existence, of Jane Lane, the description of which gives the idea of great beauty. It is said strongly to resemble the portraits of Anne Bullen, in its thoughtful expression, as well as in the features and colour of the hair— ' A pure transparent, pale, yet radiant face, Like to a lighted alabaster vase.' " There are few persons, except those who give minute attention to the subject, but will learn with surprise that the average price of wheat, according to the Gazette, at the present time is only 2s. per quarter higher than at the same period last y « ar< m~ Mark Lane Express, WORCESTERSHIRE HUNT. DINNER TO THE HON. DUDLEY WARD. On Monday last, the dinner advertised to be given to the Hon. Dudley Ward, by the members of the Worcestershire Hunt, took place as appointed, at the Star and Garter Hotel, in this city, and was attended by most of the leading sportsmen of the county. The chair w- as taken by Lord Lyttelton, the Lord Lieutenant of the County, at half- past six o'clock, when the following, among others, sat down to a sumptuous repast, provided in Mr. Chamberlain's best style : — The Hon. Dudley Ward ( who sat at the right of the Noble Chairman,) Sir W. Smith, Bart., J. R. Cookes, Esq., ( Vice- Chairman,) B. Collett, Esq., Rev. J. Vernon, Rev. J. Lea, Rev. H. \ V. Cookes, Captain Knatchbull, W. Talbot, Esq., E. Dixon, jun., Esq., Francis Woodward, Esq., Dr. Davis, Captain Elwes, J. G. Watkins, Esq., W. Laslett, Esq., A. S. Featherstonhaugh, Esq., Jos. Featherstonhaugh, Esq., W. Puleston, Esq., E. G. Stone, Esq., W. S. P. Hughes, Esq., — Bearcroft, Esq., G. Vernon, Esq., John Clifton, Esq., J. Goldingham, Esq., F. T. Elgie, Esq., C. Amphlett, Esq., Captain Sanderson, and E. B. Shelton, Esq. Justice having been done by all to fish, flesh, and fowl, the Noble Lord Lieutenant gave in succession the healths of her Majesty the Queen, and of the Queen Dowager. The next toast which was given from the chair was that of " Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." In giving this toast, the Noble Chairman remarked on the* fondness which his Royal Highness had exhibited for the chase, aud said he hoped his Royal Highness would, in good time, see the propriety of establishing a pack of fox- hounds instead of harriers. The " Army and Navy " followed, the Chairman observing that this was a toast very properly introduced on all occasions of this festive character. Gentlemen of these two honourable and gallant services— the army and navy— were, moreover, frequent partakers of the noble sport of fox hunting, and the term " redcoat" would apply to pacific sports equally as to the army. Captain Sanderson briefly replied on behalf of the navy. Captain Knatchbull also responded for the army, observing that on this occasion the representatives of both services wore blue coats. The Chairman again rose, and said he was not aware that there was any toast of a general nature which need detain him from offering to them the toast which was more especially the subject, of their meeting together that evening. ( Loud cheers.) Amongst those whom he saw around him, he recog- nised many who were present at the meeting held in that room, some two years since, on the subject of the finances of the Hunt. At that time it was discovered that there were indications of a decline in the subscriptions, and they met for the purpose of taking means for the re- establishment of the Hunt in its pristine excellence. It was not his inten- tion to go into the causes which led to this state of things, and which resulted in their efforts having only a temporary, and not a complete success; but he would only observe, that at the close of last season, the county was at fault as to the manner in which these hounds should be kept up. He was also cognizant of the means which had been taken this season for the re- establishment of the hounds, which resulted in his honourable friend, Mr. Ward, coming forward in a most handsome manner, and taking upon himself the Mastership of the Hunt. ( Loud cheers,) He would abstain from entering into the particulars of the negociations which followed their change of masters; but after some difficulties had been encountered, a certain amount of subscriptions was obtained, and then came the selection ofc a master. And here he could not help congratulating the members on their honoured guest of that evening having accepted the Master- ship ; indeed, had he not come forward in the manner he had done, he ( Lord Lyttelton) did not know what they should have done. ( Hear, hear.) He himself would not a. ttempt to explain the precise position in which they stood at the present moment, as to the hunting arrangements; but he believed there was every reason to hope that the hunting of the county would be conducted in an efficient manner. They should understand that al no time had hunting been so diffi- cult as it had been found this season. There had been very few good runs anywhere; but as far as sport could be had, it had been afforded them. ( Hear.) He believed that the services of their new huntsman had given general satisfaction: he m: ght wish, perhaps, that the violent lauguage which he occa- sionally' gave vent to, could be moderated, but as to his skill, he believed the best judges were of one opinion on that point. However that, perhaps, was hardly a subject to bring before that meeting. They had assembled together that evening to express their hearty satisfaction at the arrangements which had been made for the re establishment of the Worcester- shire Hunt, and especially in having so efficient a person at its head as the Hon. Dudley Ward. He would now, without further preface, give them the health of the Hon. Dudley Ward, aud success to the Worcestershire Fox Hounds. ( Three times three, and one cheer more.) The Hon. Dudley Ward replied to the toast as follows:— My Lord Lyttelton and Gentlemen,— For the very kind manner in which my health has been proposed and received, I cannot but return you my most heartfelt thanks. As regards my appointment as Master of the Worcestershire Hounds, I do assure you that nothing could give me greater pleasure; because, in the first place, being naturally fond of hunting, and having many acquaintances in Worcestershire, I am enabled frequently to meet with many friends. The County of Worcester Hunt is one which, possessing, as it does, the support of the gentry, and the kind wishes and help of the farmers, must prove an excellent one. ( Applause.) I canuot express my sentiments, on this occasion, in a manner which 1 could wish, because I have not the gift of words; but I will only say, that as far a » I ean be of service to the Hunt as the Master, I shall be most happy to render my services. ( Applause.) I am sorry we cannot manage more than two days' hunting a week, because, in a woodland country like this, I am sure three days are not more than are necessary for the efficient hunting of the district: but I hope that in good time this will be set right. ( Hear, hear.) I beg again to thank you for the honour which you have done me, and before I sit down I must be allowed to say that with our present huntsman, and the orderly field which we have— ( laughter)— we shall be able to get on well. I know that complaints have been made that the field is disorderly; but I only speak from my own experience, for I have not found it so. With the good feeling which exists towards the Hunt in this county, both by landowners and farmers, I have no doubt that we shall be able to maintain the Worcestershire Hunt in its noted efficiency. No pains shall be spared, on my part, to thi6 end, and, with this assurance I can say no more than to wish you all long life and happiness. ( Cheers.) Sir W. Smith rose to propose a toast which he was sure would meet with the most cordial reception. In every public company the name of the noble Lord- Lieutenant—( loud cheers)— was always received with marked feelings of respect and admiration, whether he was received as the private gentleman, the landlord, or as the leader of the Worcester- shire Hunt. He would not detain them longer, but at once propose to them the health of Lord Lyttelton. ( Drunk with three times three and vehement cheering.) Lord Lyttelton, after thanking the company for their hearty reception of his name, said he only wished he was more deserving of their kind eulogies. It was very true, he had been long a fond admirer of the sports of their country, and however other counties might afford sport, he should be very sorry to be driven from his own to participate in them, ( Cheers.) He was sure every one would agree with him, that not the least of the pleasures of the chase was the opportunity which was afforded of meeting friends and neighbours, and of associating with each other at the cover side. The late Mr. Canning had said that fox- hunting formed a portion of the English constitution, and he ( Lord Lyttelton) was inclined to believe that there was a good deal of truth in this rhetorical assertion; for he did believe that the noble sport of fox- hunting had formed much of the manliness and strength of the English character. On these grounds it was that he had given fox- hunting his best support, aud he hoped they would still be. enabled to enjoy it, in spite of the invasions of the railways. ( Hear, and laughter.) He could not, in the presence of the distinguished functionary of the CHy of Worcester, the Mayor, Mr. Elgie ( who had been the means of carrying one of the Railway Bills through Parliament), say anything against the railways of this county. He only hoped that a lapse of five years would show that fox- hunting still continued to be practised ; if so, it would prove that the sport had a great deal of vitality in it. ( Laughter.) In conclusion, his Lordship observed, that he approved of every thing which had been done in the management of the Worcestershire Hunt to bring it to its present state. ( Cheers.) The President shortly again rose and proposed the health of two important functionaries of the Hunt, the Hon- Secretaries, Mr. Coilett and Mr. Dixon. ( Three times three.) Mr. Collett replied in a neat speech. In his support of the Worcestershire Hunt all he regretted was, that his power was not equal to his will ( cheers), but as long as he had any ability and any power, they should be exerted to promote the most noble sport of fox- hunting. He had ever experienced the greatest kindness from the gentlemen of Worcestershire, and should be most ungrateful did he not attempt an acknow- ledgment. Mr. Dixon, in reply to the toast, congratulated the Hunt on having so excellent a Master as the Hon. Dudley Ward. His injunction to him, as Secretary, was, " Go a- head;" and as long as his master enjoined him thus, he would endeavour to obey him, aud he trusted to the liberality of the county to support him. Mr. Dixon again rose, aud begged leave to give the next toast— the health of a gentleman whose exertions had been especially prominent and useful in the formation of the establishment: without the able assistance of Mr. Cookes, he feared they would all have been left in the dark. ( Hear, and cheers.) Not only did Mr. Cookes lend them his able assistance when they were in a dilemma, but he lent them the use of his kennels before they were prepared with an establishment. He therefore proposed the health of Mr. Cookes, as their second Master— for as such they looked upon him. Long might he go on as he had— long might his favourite horse Hotspur carry him in the front rank. ( Cheers.) Mr. Cookes, in reply, assured his friends that whatever means lav in his power for giving support to the hounds, should be readily at their command. He sincerely trusted he might live to support the worthy Master for many years. The Hon. Dudley Ward had great pleasure in proposing the health of a sportsman present, who deserved their warmest thanks for the services which he had rendered to the Hunt. He was a member of their Committee, and was truly fond of the sport of fox- hunting. He need only mention the name of Sir William Smith to insure a hearty reception for the toast at their hands. ( Loud cheers.) He would remind his friends, too, that Sir William generally carried to the cover's side a very comfortable flask of sherry. Sir VV. Smith, in replying to this toast, expressed his fond- ness for the sport of fox- hunting; and, as to the sherry, said his flask was always at the service of his friends. ( Cheers.) The Chairman said the next toast was one which was not immediately connected with the evening's festivities, but one which lie could not delay any longer. All strangers visiting Worcester admired the neatness aud orderly arrangement of the town: for this creditable state of matters the public were mainly indebted to the Mayor and Corporation. They had the Mayor among them that evening, and he would beg to give his' health. He had already alluded to the services of that gentleman in carrying to a successful issue that great work which was to cut up their hunting country; but he believed, though Mr. Elgie's/ orte w. s not in sporting matters, that he was not altogether a stranger iu the field, for he bad had the pleasure of meeting him on one occasion, mounted on his pony, by the side of a co. er, near to which, he believed, the line of the Oxtord, Worcester, and Wolver- hampton Railway was to be brought; it unfortunately happened to be a blank day, which might have given him a distaste for the sport. He would beg to give them the health of the Mayor aud Corporation of the City. ( Cheers.) Mr. Elgie ( Mayor) in his reply said, that though no sports- man, he had thought it his duty that at least one of the civic authorities should be present at that meeting to do honour to a member of a noble house, in the power of whom it was, by residence at the Witley seat, to do much service to the town. Mr. Hughes also briefly replied on behalf of the Corporation. Mr. Cookes proposed the health of Lord Ward, who he observed was a liberal contributor to the hounds. The Hon. Dudley Ward returned thanks on behalf of his brother. He looked upon his brother as a foreigner, but he hoped he would not be so much longer, for it was decidedly bad taste. ( Hear and laughter.) He trusted that his brother would profit by his late visit to Worcestershire, and on his return to England— for he had again gone abroad for a short tour— take up his residence permanently in his native county. ( Loud cheers.) Mr. Collett begged to give the health of a gentleman whose name was closeiy associated with fox- hunting in Worcestershire: he meant Mr. Francis Woodward. ( Applause.) Those who in a run got side by side with Mr. Woodward— for he would defy them to pass him— would have a good place Alluding to Mr. Woodward's liberality as to the site of the present kennel, Mr. Collett observed that some men u do good by stealth, and blush to find its fame:" among such Mr. Francis Woodward must be ranked. Mr. Woodward, in replying to the toast, spoke of the efficiency of the Hunt Stud, and said that his services were always at the command of the Hunt. He supported fox- hunting as a national sport, and as being the means of exciting good fellowship. Mr. Cookes proposed the health of Mr. Puleston. Mr. Puleston replied, and, stating that he had been an invalid for some time, hoped soon to be sufficiently recovered to be among them again by the cover side. Sir W. Smith gave the health of the " Owners of Covers," without whose support they could not get on. Mr. Bearcroft and Mr. Vernon replied. Song— Mr. Wheeler, " Rest Warrior rest." The Noble Chairman gave the health of Mr. Barnett, as a supporter of the Hunt. Mr. Barnett replied in a neat speech, and complimented the managing committee, by whose efforts he trusted to see the Worcestershire Hunt " nulli secundus," The Hon. Dudley Ward proposed the " Albrighton Hunt, and its Master." Several other toasts were given and responded to, in the course of the evening. Both dinner and wines were first- rate, and with such agree- able adjuncts, the convivialities of the table were kept up until a late hour. WORCESTER TOWN COUNCIL. On Tuesday the usual monthly meeting of this body was held at the Guildhall, the Mayor, F. T. Elgie, Esq., presiding, and there being present 24 members of the body. FINANCE.— Mr. Aiderman Chalk read the report from this committee which recommended the payment of sundry charges for the use of Inns at the late Municipal Elections, Trades- ntfns' bills, rates and taxes, 2s. fid. to the bellman for " crying down fireworks on the 5th November,"& c. The total amounted to £ 152. 5s. 2d., and the report was adopted nem. con. MARKETS.— Alderman Padmore read a report from this committee. It contained a\ ote of thanks to Mr. Alderman Thompson for ten years' service as active overlooker of the Markets, but beyond this there was nothing of interest in the report. It was received aud adopted without remark. CORPORATION LEASES.— Mr. Stallard gave notice that he should move at the next meeting that the order of the Council of the 30ih January, 1837, as to leases of corporation property ' be rescinded ; and further that he should move for instructions to a committee to assess the amount of renewals of corporation property in a manner more fair and just co the citizens than was the present mode. ESPLANADE AND QUAY CONSTABLE.— Mr. Lea thought it his duty to mention to the Council that it was the intention of the Severn Commissioners ( should the proposal meet with the approval of the Council) to appoint the present constable of the Quay and Esplanade ( Bowen), as a servant of the Commissioners also. Bowen was now in the receipt of 8s. per week from the Council, and the like sum . from the City Commissioners, and the Severn Commissioners proposed to give him 8s. a week in addition, to superintend the loading and unloading of vessels on the Quay.— Alderman Edward Evans reminded the Council that it was expected at the time of Bowen's appointment as constable, that he would thereafter receive such an appointment from the Severn Commissioners as was now proposed. The Mayor said the only question was whether the duties of their servant Bowen were compatible with those proposed to be placed in his hands by the Severn Commissioners.— Several Councillors expressed their opinion that the duties were compatible, and Mr. Hood bore testimony to Bowen's good conduct and efficiency as a public servant. No objection was made to the appointment by any member of the Council, and it seemed the general opinion that hit appointment by the Severn Commissioners as their servant, was rather desirable than otherwise, as it would give the officer extended powers for the protection of the public property. PUBLIC BATHS.— Alderman Thompson gave notice of his intention to move a resolution at the next meeting with the object of restoring to the public their lost public bathing place in the Severn, on Pitchcroft Ham. MAYOR'S SERVANTS.— The Mayor also gave notice that at the next meeting he should have a motion to make on the subject of the duties of the Corporation servants, with the view ( as we understand) of increasing their number. HEALTH OF TOWNS.— Alderman E. Evans mentioned to the Council that Mr. Austin's report ou this subject had beeu received, and that it was recommended for publication, being of very great importance and interest. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting then broke up. THE PROPOSED PUBLIC BAKERY. On Monday last the second meeting on the subject of the proposed public bakery at Kempsey was held in the Guildhall, and proved a very uproarious affair. At one o'clock there was a very small attendance at the place of meeting, but the num- ber soon afterwards increased, and at one time there were about 400 persons assembled. Amongst these were a few tradesmen, but ihe great bulk of the meeting appeared to consist of artizans, the majority of whom seemed to have attended the meeting for the purpose of amusing themselves. Shortly after one o'clock Mr. Tree, clerk to Mr. Foley, solici- tor, announced to the meeting that he had written to Mr. Webb, the sheriff, asking him to preside over the present meeting, and he understood that Mr. Webb would do so; but on Saturday he received a note from him, saying that he could not attend. Under these circumstances, continued Mr. Tree, we shall be happy if any gentleman present will take the chair. I perceive Mr. Abell is present; perhaps he will have the kindness? Mr. Abell declined. Mr. Tree.— Perhaps Mr. Corles will take the chair ? Mr. Corles.— No: decidedly not. Mr.^ Pratt then moved that Mr. Tree take the chair. Mr. Bullock ( Lowesmoor) seconded the motion. Mr Tree accordingly complied with the wish, and proceeded to read the notice calling the meeting, as it was published in our last. He observed that at the meeting on the previous Monday, a discussion of the matter in hand was commenced, but not finished, Mr. Pratt declining to propose any resolution to the meeting, preferring to have a spontaneous declaration from the citizens. Mr. Pratt now appeared before the meeting prepared to answer any questions which might be put to him on the subject. Mr. Pratt then proceeded to address the meeting, and first called attention to some errors which he said had crept into the published reports of the proceedings. These " errors," how- ever, appeared to be entirely of a typographical character; ex. gr•, he stated at the last meeting that the public were pay- ing from 5s. to 8s. per qr. for baking their bread, while the Chronicle had stated it at 5d. to 8d., and in another place the word " natural" was printed for '' national." Mr, Pratt went on to say that, it having been remarked by the Mayor at the last meeting, that he had expected to have had some com- parison made of the expected saving in the price of bread by his ( Mr. Pratt's) plan, he now came prepared with those state- ments. He then produced a paper, from which he read a few extracts : the result of these calculations was, that supposing the bakery at Kempsey to be kept at work night and day, bread could be delivered in Worcester at 5d. and | of a penny for the 4 lb. loaf, which would allow 5 per cent, for the money invested, and pay insurance and the necessary expenses of management. In this calculation he supposed that no opposition would be offered to the undertaking : an opposition wc.' ld increase the expenses, and consequently the cost of the bread. Supposing, therefore, that they went hand in hand together, he had no doubt that the price of manufacturing the bread would not exceed lOd. per bushel. He would not pledge himself to that sum, but it ought not to be more. This, however, would depend upon how they worked the bakers: if they worked them up to the scratch by giving them gin, then they could do it at 10d., but he contended that the journeymen bakers ought not to be worked more than eight hours a day. He had beeu in a country where slavery existed, but he thought that with- out exception, the working bakers were the veriest slaves born. After some further remarks, Mr. Pratt said a few words about the promised compensation to the bakers; he declared that he had come to that meeting with clean hands to uphold the cause of the people— the cause of the nation. He expected to have had an opportunity that day of addressing the great and good of the land, but such was human nature and the force of example, that if one or two of a class led, the others followed like a flock of sheep, just as in the case when the nation recently disgraced itself in the railway mania. He had nothing more to say, but was ready to answer any questions put to him. A gentleman who had been sitting with Mr. Pratt here rose to address the meeting, having, he said, accidentally come into town that day, and being willing to bear testimony to Mr. Pratt's invention. Mr Jones, baker, asked the name of the party addressing the meeting. The Chairman thereupon introduced him as Mr. Brinton, a barrister. Mr. Brinton then went on to speak of the advance of the arts and sciences, and concluded by referring the meeting to the Mechanics' Magazine for April, 1846, for a notice of Mr. Pratt's invention. Mr. Lingham, maltster, hoped the meeting would give a dispassionate hearing to all who might address them, and observed that Mr. Pratt having catered for the public in the neighbourhood of Bilston he would beg to ask how that concern answered, as he had heard that in endeavouring to make 2s. worth of gin from the bread he had spent 4s. ( Hear and groans.) Now that principle would not do for adoption in Worcester. Mr. Pratt had told them moreover that he had gone over the water to enlighten the new world, but it appeared that he had quarrelled with the proprietors of the establishment which he superintended there, and gave up a lucrative situation worth £ 900 a year. [ At this stage of the proceedings, there being a large influx of mechanics in the body of the hall, a cry was raised for an adjournment of the speakers to the hall gallery, and the point was yielded. The remainder of the proceedings were conducted in disorder, only to be equalled by a contested election meeting. The speeches were disjointed and interrupted, especially those of the speakers who attempted to defend the bakers.] Mr. Lingham having taken up a position in the gallery of the hall, went on to address the people below. He said it would require the conversion of 200 sacks of flour per day to supply the inhabitants of Worcester with a penny loaf each day, and a building as large as the cathedral would be required for a bakery, with a tower twice as high, and a rather large " smoke jack'' to keep the machinery going. ( Here an uproar was raised in the hall and Mr. Linghatn's speech was stopped ) A person in the garb of a butcher whosaid he had been a baker and had retired from the business, next made an attempt to address the meeting. He had baked twenty sacks of flour per week while in business, but had never used alum in his bread. He was proceeding to defend the bakers when he was assailed by uproar, and the meeting was only restored to good humour by some facetious fellow inquiring " How many pigs do you kill a week of other men's ?" Mr. Clapton next addressed the meeting, amidst innu- merable interruptions. We gathered from his harangue that he was anxious for Mr. Pratt to carry out his plans upon his own responsibility. ( Hear, hear, from several persons.) Let Mr. Pratt ( said he) make his bread at Kempsey, as he proposed, and bring it into the Worcester market: the public would then be able to judge whether it was better or cheaper than other people's. Mr. Pratt had said that the bakers'bread was not wholesome— not fit for dog's to eat. Now from what he had seen of Mr. Pratt's bread it was, to his thinking, more like dog's biscuit than anything else. As to the use of mallets for kneading the dough, he would defy Mr. Pratt to make such good bread by machinery kneading as he ( the speaker) could by kneading with the hand. Further, he declared that he could sell 4 lbs. of bread as good as Mr. Pratt's for 5d. ( Uproar, and cries of " why don't you do it.") He would take a sack of flour from any respectable miller's stock, Mr. Pratt should take another, and if he did not make as good bread from it as Mr. Pratt, he would forfeit £ 50. A person named Williams, who was said to be a glove cutter, next harangued the meeting from the hall door, whence he was elevated to the gallery, amidst the enthusiastic plaudits of his confreres. He made a very grandiloquent speech, calling Mr. Pratt a patriot and a friend to the poor. He thought, at least, that Mr. Pratt's system ought to have a trial, and that he was deserving of the gratitude of the public for coming forward and offering to produce the important article of bread at a lower price than it could be obtained at tnow. If the last speaker could produce a loaf of bread of equal quality to Mr. Pratt's for 5d., why, he asked, did he not come forward and do so. ( Vehement cheering and uproar.) He considered Mr. Lingham's sneers as ill- timed. Mr. Pratt again addressed the meeting with the professed object of answering the remarks of Mr. Lingham and others who objected to the introduction of his principles in bread- making, but he continually wandered from his undertaking, and addressing him;> elf to other subjects. He said that the great principle which he came there that day to advocate had met great opposition, because it involved the principle of capillary attraction. As to Mr. Lingham's statement about extracting gin from bread at the Bilston establishment at a ruinous sacri- fice, he declared that he had no hand in the matter, that he was then only a commercial miller; but the time must soon come when the present duties of miller and baker would be combined, for under the present system there was so much waste between the two, and such a lot of dogmas to be overcame, that it was high time something was done. As to the imputations about his failure, all his energies in the concern alluded to had been frustrated by an ignorant directory. He had nothing at all to do with the management of the concern. He had been told by Mr. Lingham that he left a lucrative situation worth £ 900 a year. The fact was that he went abroad as an engineer to erect a mill for baking corn, on account of the complaint made to the authorities of the bad Dread supplied to the soldiers. In the mill which he constructed they baked from 600 to 700 barrels of flour per week, and the bakery was standing now. He went on to say that whatever class of persons might be injured by a new establishment, it was their duty to render them compensation; that the introduction of so much salt into the manufacture of bread was injurious, and tended to irritate the system ; and as to his opinions about the proper ingredients for bread- making, he said they would find them reported in last week's Worcester Journal He disclaimed all connection with the experiments for extracting gin from bread, practised at Bilston, and laid the onus of the experiments and their result on the directors of the establishment. Mr. Brinton also again addressed the meeting. He thought the difference between Mr. Pratt's system of bread- making and that of the general body of bakers was clearly exemplified, the one charging 5d. and the other 7d. for the same quantity of bread. ( Vehement cheers.) He then went on to address his audience about silver shrines for the temple of Diana and such like classical matters, in whieh subjects lie appeared to imagine his fustian audience was well versed. He concluded his remarks by saying that in former times only the wealthy rode in car- riages, but that now any one might ride three miles through the streets of London for 2d. The fact was, that the people were determined to have the accommodation, and so they sub- scribed their money to effect their object. He recommended the meeting to do likewise. Mr. Alderman Allies here presented himself in the gallery, and said he wished to addrtss a few words to the meeting. He was received with hisses and groans, on which he said that he did not wish to address them if they were unwilling to hear him The Chairman begged a fair hearing for all, on which Mr. Allies proceeded to state that he was anxious to make an explanation as to the absence of Mr. Webb ( the Sheriff) from the meeting. Mr. Webb had asked him ( Mr. Allies) to take the chair, he ( Mr. Webb) not being able to attend, but he ( Mr. Allies) had refused, because Mr. Pratt's explanation of his principles at the meeting last week was by no means satisfac- tory, and he thought that he had certainly not improved his position that day. \ Hear and groans.) He thought that Mr. Pratt's conduct in coming forward and throwing out unjust aspersions upon the characters of the respectable bakers of that eity wan no proof—[ The uproar here raised by the crowd ia the hall drowned the rest of the sentence. The yells and hootings of the audience below were accompanied by some very vehement gesticulations, and attempts on the part of some 20 or 30 persons in different parts of the hall to address the multitude. Some yelled, some whistled, and one or two kept up a continuous fire upon the absent Mayor, and asked " why he did not study cheap bread for the people as well as railways." Order being partially restored, Mr. Allies pro- ceeded.] He denied that the bakers' bread in Worcester was bad or unwholesome, or that any one had ever been killed by eating it. The people of Worcester were not justified in giving credit to the statements of a person who had failed in two or three establishments of the same kind as that now proposed. ( More uproar.) A workman in the hall here asked— Will good bread or bad do a man most good : that's the pint ? Will ' dulterated bread do a man most good ? ( Laughter.) Mr. Allies— But it has been stated by Mr. Pratt that salt is not good— The workman.— That's not my question. I want to know whether that's good that's ' dulterated ? Another workman— Facts be stubborn things, baint they ? Mr. Allies attempted to offer a few further remarks to the crowd beneath him, but was not allowed. He thereupon observed that he had flattered himself he was deserving of a better hearing than they had given him, for he had always had the interest of the working classes at heart, and fancied he had, at least, done more good for them than Mr. Pratt would Mr. Allies then retired from the balcony amidst the groans of the crov, d below, to which he responded by raising his hat. Mr. Pratt addressed the meeting for the third time, and in reply to the charge of failure, he offered to detail to the meeting a history of his life. However they appeared too impatient to listen to it. After some remarks, in the course of which he said that the concerns in which he had been engaged had realised large sums, he said that he had hoped to have enlisted into his cause at Worcester some of the respectable classes of society. ( A voice " Who's as respectable as the working man ?") He meant that he wished to enlist men of property and influence, such as the Bishop. ( A voice, " Who supports the Bishop but we ?" and loud laughter.) Mr. Pratt, finding he had made a mistake, declined to say any more. Eli Williams again spoke. He contended that if Mr. Pratt had failed once, twice, or thrice, it was no argument against his possible success on trying again. He begged to propose some resolutions to the notice of the meeting with the view of giving them an opportunity of trying Mr. Pratt's resolution. The speaker then moved the first resolution, which will be found in our advertising columns, and it having been seconded, the Chairman put it to the meeting, on which a " forest of palms" was heldupforit. " On the contrary," said the Chairman, and a loud shout arose " Where be um ?" there being very few who held up their hands against the resolution. The resolution was therefore declared to be carried, amidst cries of " Pratt and cheap bread," " Let's have the bread," & c. The second resolution, appointing a deputation to wait on the Bishop, was then put to the meeting, and it was agreed that the " deputation" should consist of " three working men, and two gentlemen." The names of the candidates were put seriatim. The election of " Eli Williams," was carried unanimously. " Let's have George Whitmarsh," shouted a merry looking fellow, mounted astride the hall doorway, while another voted for " Bob Sewell." At last it was agreed that the Chairman should be the second on the deputation. " Mr. Arrowsmith" was next proposed from the hall to form one of the deputation. The Chairman— « Mr. Isaac Arrowsmith I presume ?" " All right" shouted the crowd, and Mr. Arrowsmith was elected without opposition. The Chairman—" Mr. Pratt is proposed as the fourth : does the meeting approve of him ? ( Shouts of " yes.") Is there any objection to him ? (" No," and shouts of laughter.) The Rev. Mr. Eckersall is named as the fifth : does the meeting approve of him as one of the deputation ? ( Capital.) The rev. gentleman, however, was understood to object to form one of the deputation, on the score of his being a comparative stranger in the city, and not liking to take so prominent a part in a matter which he had not sufficiently considered. However, the crowd carried his election nolens volens. The deputation being constituted, the third resolution was put to the meeting, and carried nem. eon., after which a vote of thanks to the Chairman was passed with cheers, three times three, and Mr. Pratt having distributed samples of bread to the crowd, this disorderly meeting broke up. glgncuUitrai Eimutgence. INTERESTING AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT. ( From the Leeds Mercury.) On the 12th of September, we stated that an experiment had been made upon a farm in South Lancashire, iu the growing of roots, that might, if successful, serve to counteract the injurious effects of the failure of the potato crop, both as regards the farmers and the public. We have now the pleasure to state the result of this experiment, which has answered and even exceeded, the expectation that we then formed of its success. The laud occupied by this experiment we found, on correct measurement, to have been three acres, one rood, and eighty- three yards. The land was sown in alternate drills at a distance of 30 inches between each, first a drill of potatoes ( cups as they are called) and then a drill of Swedish turnips, so that the potato tops in one drill did not come in coutact with those of the next drill of the same root. The potatoes and the turnips thus grew together till about the middle of the month, of October, when the potatoes which had been partially attacked by the prevailing disease were dug up and sent to the Manchester market, where they were sold at 12s. per load of 3 bushels, but the turnips remain in the ground, and are growing vigorously, each drill having now twice the accustomed room for nourishment and growth. The quantity of potatoes produced proved to be 68| loads of large, 10 loads of small, aud 5 loads of decayed potatoes, whieh sold as follows;— 68| loads at 12s £ 11 2 o 10^ loads of small at 6s 3 0 0 5 loads bad, unproductive 0 0 0 £ 44 2 The turnips, as we have stated, are still in the ground, but from their appearance the crop may be safely estimated at ' 20 tons,— value, 27s. per ton 27 0 0 0 £ 71 2 0 The yield of cup potatoes, on an average of years, is 60 loads per acre, and the average price in the Manchester market, 5s. per load, so that if the whole field had been set w ith potatoes before, the quantity produced would have been 200 loads, at 5s 50 0 0 Excess of produce in money this year over an average of years £' 21 2 0 Independent of this gain in money, we have here a practical security against the future failure of the potato crop, or of having that failure made up by the two crops united. It may- be proper to add that the manure used in the cultivation of this field was 6 cwt. of guano per acre, sown in drill, of the value of 6s. per cwt., and that the soil is reclaimed peat earth, which abounds to so great an extent in Lancashire and in most of the Irish provinces. As this favourable result is, we believe, principally attributable to the separation of the potato drills from each other, we see no reason to doubt that under this system of husbandry the results would be equally favourable on any iaud suitable for the growth of these valuable roots. The risk of an experiment is very incon- siderable, and we recommend its adoption, to a certain extent at least, so long as the country shall suffer under the visitation of the loss of one of the most important articles of food for the people. SMITHFIELD CLUB CATTLE SHOW.— The preparations are now completed for the ensuing show, which takes place next week. The part appropriated to the exhibition of implements, a department yearly increasing in interest and importance, has been this year extended to nearly double its usual size. The last day for receiving stock will be next Monday ; the award of the judges will be made on Tuesday, aud the show will be open for the remainder of the week. The entries are more numerous than last year. HOPS. WORCESTER, DEC. 4.— We had a good business doing in our market on Saturday, and prices for fine samples may be quoted from Is. to 2s. higher.— Weighed in the week, new, 205; on Saturday, new, 283. BOROUGH, NOV. 30.— On the whole, the market for most kinds of hops has become tolerably steady. In the value of the finest qualities a slight improvement has taken place, but that of other descriptions rules about stationary. The recent importation from the United States to Messrs. Barclay is expected to have a material effect upon prices, should the other great brewers follow this example, and the foreign hops be found suitable. Sussex pockets, £ 3. 10s. to £ 4. 8s.; Weald of Kent, £ 4. to £ 4. 10s.; Mid. and East Kent, £ 4. 6s. to £ 6. 6s. Several parcels of bags have sold from 80s. to 95s. per cwt. FAIRS IN THE ENSUING WEEK. Worcestershire.— Worcester, Fri.; Bewdley, Fri. Gloucestershire.— Cheltenham, Won.; l'ockington, Mon.; Tewkes- bury great cattle market, Wed.; Campden, Fri. Herefordshire.— Hereford, Mon.; Bromyard, Mon.; Ross. Fri. Shropshire.— Ludlow, Mon. ; Shrewsbury, Tues. and Wed. ; Oswestry, Thurs. Warwickshire.— Southam, Mon.; Allesley, Wed, fHotticuIture. OPERATIONS FOR THE WEEK. CONSERVATORIES, STOVE, & c— The conservatory being now replete with gaiety, care must be taken in the very first place that all drip from the roof is avoided. The true conservatory policy, from the end of November until the early part of February, is to keep as low a temperature as possible, consis- tently with the main object in view, viz., enabling plants with duly organise^ buds to develope their blossoms in a proper way. The ventilation must bo moderate; about 45 degrees to 55 degrees by day, and 40 to 45 by night, will be qui'e suffi- cient for the present — Stove and Orchids: Go on quietly; keep a similar atmosphere to that recommended for the con- servatory, but about 10 degrees higher. A little more atmos- pheric moisture must be allowe d, however, iu proportion to the extra heat, according to the fore- named principles — Mixed Greenhouse: Observe the remarks on conservatory manage- ment. r , . KITCHEN GARDEN FORCING— Pines: Late- swelling fruiters, which have had no water fur weeks, may receive a little more tepid manure- water. When sunshire occurs, instead of g'ving air, let the thermometer rise to 80 degrees or even 90 degrees, after w'jich give air. — Early Vinery. If the former directions have been attended to, little can yet be added. — Peaches: Proceed as with the vines for the present— Cucumbers: Those who have winter plants in pits or frames must be sure to keep the glass perfectly clean. So much depends on the mode of heating that it is almost impossible to off r advice which may prove serviceable— Mushroom- house: Keep the floor con- stantly wet. Be moderate in the use of fire- heat— 55 degrees to 60 degrees is sufficient. Any late made beds not yet show- ing, on which the soil has become husky, may be slightly sprinkled before the spawn comes through. FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERIES — Now that the leavei are off the trees and shrubs, let the shrubberies have a thorough cleauing. Rose stocks should be procured forthwith and planted on rich soil for budd ng purposes. Examine pillar and trellis roses, and see if the soil wants renewing or the kinds changing. Roomy holes should ba made for choice kinds, capable of containing three or four barrows of soil. Turfy loam of a sound character is the chief thing ; to this add a portion of rich rotten manure, and, if at hand, a little sandy peat or leaf soil. KITCHEN GARDEN AND ORCHARD.— Salads : The proper preservation of salads is one of the most important winter duties of a gardener, and great difference exists in practice on this head. For ordinary purposes, the best way is to grow a considerable breadth of lettuce from the August sowings; that of the first week is eligible. This being tied and blanched betimes in October, may be taken up and heeled close together, and covered with straw mats or otherwise. The same may be said of endive. Two points are very necessary, viz., to promote the circulation of dry air or winds through them at all times, and to keep out frost. COTTAGERS' GARDENS The potato pit should be carefully examined, and all suspicious ones removed and used forthwith. Where a cow is kept, the decaying leaves from all the various greens should be collected once a week. Those which are become yellow are, of course, useless; but abundance will be found on broccoli, savoys, Brussels sprouts, & c., on the lower parts of. sthe stem, which will be of scrvice to the cow. Con- tinue to plant potatoes a3 ground can be spared. Agricultural ana oiijsr itiartute. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE, MONDAY, Nov. 30. At this day's market there was a good supply of wheat which met a slow inquiry, and the quotations had a downward tendency, without much progress being made in sales. The supply of barley was comparatively small. Selected parcels of malting moved off steadily at lull prices, but grinding and distilling sorts commanded very little attention at late rates. Malt on show was small, and was in a very inactive state, at last week's currencies. The actual sup- ply of oats was small. . Sound corn was quite as dtar ; but all other kinds were much neglected, though not cheaper. In beans a mode- rate business was done at previous rates. The sale for peas was by no rneaus active, at last week's figures. Per qr. Per Qf* Wheat, Essex, Kent, 8c * Malt ' 8* Suffolk Red 60 to 66 Kingston and Ware 71 76 White 66 69 Brown - - - 63 67 Lincolnshire & York- Oats, Lincolnshire and shire Red 57 60 Yorkshire, Feed 25 27 White 63 66 Pota. and Poland 30 33 Scotch - 55 59 Ssotch - 32 White - 56 64 Devonshire and Welsh 24 27 Irish - 53 56 Londonderry, Newry, White - 54 60 and Clonniel ditto - 26 28 Barley, Essex and Kent, Limerick and Sligo - 27 29 Norfolk aud Suffolk Cork and Waterford Malting - 42 46 Black 25 28 Distilling 40 43 White- - 25 29 Chevalier 44 50 Galvvay - 21 23 Grinding - 34 38 Extra - - - 24 26 Irish, Distilling- 35 38 Beans, Tick - 42 45 Grinding - 30 34 Harrow and Small 44 < 6 Rye, Distilling - 38 40 Peas, Essex, Boilers 57 Grinding - 36 38 Blue - 62 82 Malt, Norfolk & Suffolk 69 74 Grey, Maple, & Hog - 40 45 Brown . 61 63 Extra - - - - 45 47 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2. The trade has been very sluggish, the supplies of all descriptions of grain being on the most limited scale, and the millers and brewers avoiding transactions of any extent. The state of the weather is also unfavourable to business in the corn trade, as a dense fog has enveloped the city throughout the whole of the preseut day. IMPERIAL AVERAGES. Average Price of Com, per Imperial Quarter, for the Weekending November al. Wheat .... 59s 8d | Oats .... 25s lOd I Beans 46s 4d Barley .... 42slld| lije 42s 7d | Peas 49s Od Aggregate Average of the Six tVecks which regulates the Duty. Wheat 60s Ud I Oats .... 26s 6d I Beans .... 40s 2d Barley .... 42s Od | Rye ... 40s 9d | Feas 49s 7d Duty on Foreign Corn. Wheat 4s Od I Oats Is ( id | Beans .... 2s Od Barley 2s Od | Rye .... 2s Od | Peas 2s 0d SELL) MARKET, Nov. 30. On the whole, a fair business was done in English linseed cakes> the prices ol which were well supported. Foreign cakes very dul' but not cheaper. Large transactions took place in linseed, owing to the importers having submitted to lower rates. Foreign clover seed in modeiate request at late rates. In all other kinds little doing, at previous quotations. Clover, red Eng. cwt., 46s to 48s; white, 44s to 46s ; foreign, red, 44s to 46s; white, 44s to 50s; Carraway, 43s to 44s ; Linseed for sowing 55s to 6i) s ; Linseed cakes ( English), per 1,000 £ 13 0s to £ 14 I's; foreign, £ 9 to £ 11. WOOL MARKETS. LONDON, Nov. 30.— During the past week the imports of woo' consisted of 639 bales from Odessa, 514 ditto from Sydney, 55 ditto from Calcutta, 45 ditto l'rom the Cape, and 220 ditto from other quarters. The public sales now in piogress have been fairly attended by buyers, anu nearly the whole of the parcels offered have beeu taken at full prices. Privately, next to nothing is doing in auy description. LEEDS.— There has not been any variation in the sales of English combing or clothing wools during the present week, and prices remained about last week's quotations. WAKEFIKI. D.— The state of the wool market was quite stationary ; the sales weie exceedingly limited, but the impossibility of buying from the ground to meet tiie rates here, caused the arrivals to be still more limited, and late quotations suppoited. LivEUPoor,.— There was rather a firmer tone in our wool market this week, and a lair amount of business done, chiefly in Cheviots, of middling t0 fair quality, SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET, Nov. 30. At this day's market there were on sale about 300 beasts, 1,000 sheep, and ltj calves Irom abroad, the whole of which were disposed of at full prices. From our Uwn districts, the arrivals of beasts fresh up this morn- ing were lar^ e, and of considerably improved quality. 1' he weather being lavouiuble to slaughtering, and the attendance of buyers good, the beet trade was firm, at an advance in the currencies obtained on Mouday last, of 2d per bibs, and at which a goou • k- arauee was eikcieU. A moderate supply of sheep, the mutton trade steady, and last week's plices were well suppoited. Calves moved off slowly, at late rates ; but pigs were quite as dear. PRICKS PER STONE OF SLBS. TO SINK THE OFFAL. d s d Prime Southdown ia s d Inferior Beasts 2 8 2 10 Second quality ditto 3 0 3 4 Prune large Uxen .... 3 6 3 10 Prime Scots, & c 4 0 4 4 inferior Sheep 3 10 4 0 Second quality ditto 4 2 4 6 Coarse- woolleu ditto 4 8 4 10 Prime Southdown.. 5 0 5 4 wool Lamb 0 0 Large coarse Calves 3 8 Prime small ditto .... 4 4 SucklingCalves, eachlS 0 30 Large Hogs 3 8 4 Small Porkers 4 6 4 d 0 0 0 o "" 00 4 2 4 8 Qr. old store pigs, each 16s a 19 SUPPLY AS RUR CLERK'S STATEMENT. Beasts, 4,164 j Sheep 25,140 | Calves, 83 | Pigs 340 WORCESTER, DEC. 4. Our market on Saturday was well supplied with wheat, and a large business in all descriptions, at an advance of Is. to 2s per quarter. Current price of English white, 8s, red, 7s 8d per bushel. Bailey Is per qr. dearer. Alore doing in oats, but higher prices could not be obtained. Beans and peas scarcely maintained llieii value, s d s d Wheat, white 7 6 7 8 New 0 0 0 0 Foreign 0 0 0 0 Wheat, red 7 0 7 6 New 0 0 0 0 Foreign 0 0 0 0 Barley, grinding 4 6 5 0 Ditto new Malting.. 5 6 6 0 Malt 0 0 0 0 Old Oats, English .. 4 9 5 0 New ditto 4 3 4 6 s d s p Old Oats, Ir ish . 3 9 4 0 New Oats, Irish . 3 9 4 0 Beans, old, English . . 6 0 6 4 Ditto, Foreign . 5 4 6 0 Ditto new, English . . 5 4 6 0 Peas, Feed . 5 0 5 4 8 8 0 Vetches, Winter ... . 6 6 7 0 ditto, Spring . 0 0 0 0 Rye, new . 0 0 0 0 INSPECTOR'S WEEKLY RETURN OF CORN SOLD. Total quan. Av. per qr. ! Total quan. A v. perqr. Wheat 898 its 4 6u. £ 2 18 3J 1 Rye ... Oqr. 0bu.£ 0 0 0 " 2 2 7 Beans . , 104 ~ ~ ' ~ Barley 330 2 Oats. . 0 0 0 0 0 1 Peas . . 5 2 5 8} 2 9 4 COUNTRY MARKETS. BIRMINGHAM, DEC. 2.— Duritig the present week there has been only a moderate sale of wheat at former rates. Barley and oats in fair request without change in their value. Beans plentiful, and Is per qr. lower. GLOUCESTER, Nov. 28.— There was a larje supply of English wheat, which met a brisk demand at fully last week's rates, and though we do not alter our quotations, the turn was in favour of the seller. Barley was also more in demand, and the turn dearer. Oats and beans were but little inquired for, and are nominally unaltered in value.— Averages:— Wheat, 56s lOd : barley, 38s; oats, 29s; beans, 47s. LIVERPOOL, DEC. 1.— At this day's market wheat was pur- chased for Ireland, but the trade was not so brisk as on Friday. Flour was 6d to Is per barrel dearer than on Tuesday last, and la moderate request. Oats and oatmeal were taken in retail, at pre- vious rates. In beans there was less doing, and no change in barley or peas; but Indian corn, from extreme scarcity, rose 5s to 6s per qr. One or two parcels of Western Canal flour, in bond, were sold at 32s per barrel. SHREWSBURY, Nov. 28.— This day's market was well attended and a good clearance effected early, at the following rates .— Wheat 5s 3d to 8s 3d ; bailey, 4s 5d to 5s 4d; oats, 2s 9d to 4s 2d ; per imp bushel. fitn0olftent ana Bankrupt l& egumr. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. John Brett, Luton, Bedfordshire, sheep- salesman. Saul Samuel and Waltei Samuel, Birmingham, woollen- drapers. BANKRUPTS. Alexander Russell, Ashford, Kent, saddler. John Bickerton, Luton, Bedfordshire, plait- dealer, John Borer, Exmouth- street, Clerkenwell, grocer; John Garratt, Copenhagen- house, Islington, licensed- victualler. William Crosling, Billericay, Essex, linen- draper. Abraham Huddleston, Boston, Yorkshire, farmer. John Mintorn Vaughan, Bristol, builder. Richard Nichols, jun., New- street, Birmingham, bookseller. Samuel George Burton, Sidmouth, Devon, gas manufacturer. William Gawthorne, Liverpool, cabinet- maker, Peter Jones and Edward Everett, Liverpool, joiners, TUESDAY, DEC E MB E R 1. 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