bido bCOMMERCE.

THE FUNDS.-SATURDAY, FOUR O'CLOCK.

Price.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

Consols.

102

Do. Account

732

3 per Cent. Reduced.

Dutch 2 per Cent

53

3 New

3 Reduced

Long Annuities

274

Mexican 6 per Cent.

Colombian

Port. Regency
Spanish

Bank Stock-
Exchequer Bills.

Do. Commercial.

India Bonds

27

187

Div.

Paid. Price

10 0 0

103

220 201

2 10 0

4 0 0

100

2 10 0

50

5 per C.

10 12

00 56 131

BIRTH.
On the 4th inst. at Leigh House, near Stratton, Cornwall,
the lady of Thomas Shephard, Esq., of a son and heir.

DEATHS.

EAST INDIA DOCK HOUSE, 8th Feb. 1838. THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST INDIA DOCK COMPANY hereby give Notice, that an Extraor dinary GENERAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS of the said COMPANY will be HELD at their HOUSE, No. 49 LEADENHALL STREET, in the City of London, on SATURDAY, the 17th instant, at One o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of -considering the propriety of uniting the East India Dock Company and the West India Dock Company, and the terms and conditions upon which the same should be

On Sunday last, at Dublin, the Earl of Carrick. His Lord
ship had been long in a precarious state of health, and his ill
ness was such, for a considerable time, as to preclude all hopes
of ultimate recovery. His Lordship was one of the representa-effected.
tive peers of Ireland.

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the death of
Sir D. K. Sandford, an accomplished scholar and highly res
pected gentleman. Sir Daniel died of typhus fever, after an
illness of only eight days. Sir Daniel was Professor of Greek
in the University, and formerly M.P. for Glasgow.-Scottish
Guardian.

A private letter announces the death of Sir Benjamin Mal
kin, the judge, at Calcutta; and another letter that of Mr
Stewart, of the firm of Stewart, Mackillop, and Co., of that city..
On the 23d of December, at. Kingston, in the island of
Jamaica, S. M. Barrett, Esq., of Cinnamon hill, St James's, in
that island, and late of Carlton Hall, in the county of York.
On the 22d ult. at Helston, Cornwall, aged 41, the Rev.
Thomas Williams, of Bristol, Wesleyan Minister. He was
returning home on horseback from preaching, and, just as he
had requested his boy to seat himself behind him, who had
come as directed to accompany his master home, he was seized
with a fit of apoplexy, fell from his horse, and immediately
expired.

On the 29th ult. in London, aged 39, Mr Oliver Guyas, a
native of Cornwall, where he was well known and respected
He was employed for several years by the Turkish govern
ment to teach the natives the art of tanning and dressing lea
ther, and his name will be long remembered by the officers in
the navy and merchant service who visited the Bosphorus
during his residence there, to whom his attention and hospita
lity were of great service, so that, to this day, the spot where
he resided is known by the name of Gluyas's Bay, a desigua-
tion it is likely long to retain.

On the 28th ult. at Downpatrick, in the 70th year of his age, and the 47th of his ministry in the first Presbyterian congre

(From the List of Messrs Walfe, Brothers, Stock-brokers, gation of that place, the Rev. James Nelson, D.). Among his Change alley.)

CORN MARKETS.

GENERAL POST-OFFICE, 19th Jan. 1838.
OTICE is hereby Given, that her Majesty's Post-
master-General will be ready to receive Tenders, on or before the
10th day of February next, at twelve o'clock, for RUNNING & MALL
COACH with FOUR HORSES between LONDON and LOUTH.
The Conditions may be seen on application to the Post-Offices at Peter-
borough, Boston, and Louth, or at the Office of the Surveyor and Super-
intendent of Mail Coaches in London.

The l'enders are to be endorsed Tenders for the "London and Louth
Mail Coach," sealed up and addressed to her Majesty's Postmaster-General.
By Command,
W. L. MABERLY, Secretary.

(Signed)

NOTICE.

January, 1838.0 OTICE is hereby Given, that a Reduction will be made in the Charge on Letters and Packets of the undermentioned description, arriving from the Colonies or Foreign Countries, so far as relates to BRITISH Postage, viz. :

On Letters and Packets containing patterns or samples of Goods, the
Postage will be reduced to ls. per ounce weight., urini
Foreign Parts, according to the annexed Scale:
On British Plantation Accounts, and on Decds from the Colonies and

Not exceeding 1b.

03-05 0 0 10 0

- 0 15

200 3.0 0 #400G 5:00

Above 1b. and not exceeding lb. to
Above 1b. and not exceeding lb. to
Above 1b. and not exceeding 1lb. to
Above Ilb. and not exceeding 14lb. to
Above 1lb. and not exceeding 2lb. to
Above 21b. and not exceeding 2lb. to
Above 24lb. and not exceeding 3lb. to
After the weight of 31b. the full Charge of Postage will be maintained,
it being desirable to prevent Packets above that weight from being sent
through the Post-Office.
On Books, Pamphlets, and other Printed Papers, the reduction will be
made as at present, viz. :-

To is. if the original charge be under 20s.
To 5s. if under 503.

If above 50s. to one-tenth of the total charge.

CORN EXCHANGE, MONDAY.-The navigation continues stopped by the ice. We have scarcely any arrivals, and no grain can be worked from on board ship. The demand is confined to needy buyers of small parcels in granary, and the prices of the different grain are slightly higher than on this day week. The state of the weather, however, almost precludes any observations from us, the trade being entirely among TO-MORROW will be performed Shakspeare's is the presence of the Postmaster, or one of his Clerks, when, if any Letters

the few compelled to purchase.

Arrivals from the 29th of Jan. to the 3d of Feb. inclusive.

English 430

Scotch

Irish.
Foreign

Rye. Beans Peas.
112
80

FLOUR.-English, 731 sacks; Scotch,

Foreign, 400 barrels.

CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY.-The supplies of grain have increased since Wednesday, and the trade is resuming its regular course. Wheats of good quality sell readily, but the change in the weather has affected the condition of many of

the samples. Malting and good distilling Barley is in demand.

Onts are slow in sale, large arrivals being expected when the wind moderates. In Beans, Peas, or other articles, no varia tion. Flour is dull of sale, even at the late advance.

Gazette Averages. Wheat. Barley.

Week ended Feb. 26
Six weeks (Governs
Duty)

Oats. Rye. Beans. Pens.

558 43 29s 0d 19s 11d 29s 1d 32s 8d 32s 4d

53s 8d 28s 10d 20s Od 28s 11d| 33s 4d 32s l

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.

torical Tragedy of MACBETH. Macbeth, Mr Macready; Mac-
duff, Mr Phelps; Lady Macbeth. Mrs Warner (late Miss Huddart). With
PEEPING TOM OF COVENTRY.

On Tuesday Mr Power will make his first appearance here these two
Sir
years, in the Petite Comedy of THE IRISH AMBASSADOR.
Patrick O'Plenipo, Mr Power. After which, JOAN OF ARC, THE
To conclude with PEEPING TOM OF
MAID OF ORLEANS.
COVENTRY.

On Wednesday, KING LEAR. King Lear, Mr Macready; Duke of
With Entertain-
Albany, Mr Diddear; Cordelia, Miss Helen Faucit.
ments in which Mr Power will perform.

Priva e Boxes to be had at SAMS'S Royal Library, St James's street,
Pallmall.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.

NEW PIECE, Mrs YATES, Mrs NISBETT-MIRACULOUS MAN Colchester
Cork
FLY-MARRIED RAKE, Mrs NISBETT.
Derby
MORROW, and during the Week, will be per-

To briginal Burleta, of serious interest, in Two Acts, called

A MAIDEN'S FAME! or, a Legend of Lisbon! Principal characters
by Messrs Yates, O. Smith, H. Bey. rley, Lyons, Mrs Nisbett, and Mrs
Yates.
After which, THE MARRIED RAKE! To be followed by
THE GNOME FLY. The Gnome! Baboon! and Fly! Hervio Nano.
To conclude with THE DANCING BARBER.
Private Boxes to be had at SAMS'S Royal Library, St James's street,
Pallmall.

ST JAMES'S THEATRE.

Tremendous Success of the SPITALFIELDS WEAVER.
O-MORROW will be THE

T-Mopa chancers by Messrs Braham, Harley, H. Hall, and Web

ster, and Miss Rainforth, Mis J. Smith, and Madame Sala. After which, the entirely New Burletta called THE SPITALFIELDS WEAVER. Principal characters by Mr Wright. Mr Webster, and Miss Allison. To Frid. conclude with THE BLACK DOMINO. Horace, Mr Webster; Gill Perez, Mr Gardner; the Domino, Mrs Stirling.

At Market.

Monday.
2585.
50.

766

130

3910

310.

374

Sheep & Lambs. . 22520.
Pigs

Prices of Hay and Straw, per load of 36 trusses.
Hay, 4/ 5s 0d to 4/ 18s 0d | Clover, 5 0s 0d to 5/ 158 od
Straw, 1/ 18s 0d to 27 23 01

The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, computed from the returns made in the week ending Feb. 0, is 39s. 24d. per cwt.

COAL MARKET.

On Tuesday will be repeated, "TIS SHE.

Private Boxes, l. 11s. 6d. To be had at SAMS'S Royal Library, St
James's street, Pallmall."

BRITISH INSTITUTION FALLMALL

WORKS of BRITISH ARTISTS is OPEN DAILY, from Ten in the
Morning till Five in the Evening.
Admission, ls.; Catalogue, ls.

WILLIAM BARNARD, Keeper.

THE THAMES, TUNNEL, de trance

By Order,

near the

Church at Rotherhithe, on the Surrey side of the River, is open Price of Coals per ton at the close of the market:-Adair's, Admittance, One Shilling each.-Both Archways are brilliantly lighted to the Public daily (except Sunday), from Nine in the morning until dusk. 21a 6d to 218 9d-Burdon, 23s 6d-Holywell Main, 24s-Leaze's with Gas, and the descent is by an easy staircase.-The Tunnel is now Main, 19s 6d-Orde's Redheugh, 193 6d-South Hartley, 218- SEVEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY FEET in length, and is completed Townley, 218 3d-West Hartley, 22-Wylam, 22 6d. Wall's to a distance of less than sixty yards within low water mark on the Midend-Chirton, 203 3d-Clarke, 22s 61-Heaton, 258 6d- Hilda, dlesex shore. 248 0d-Hotspur, 24s 6d-Killingworth, 249d-Stanhope, 23sBelmont, 258 6d-Braddyll's Hetton, 20s 9d-Haswell, 26s Od-Thames Tunnel Office, Walbrook buildings, Walbrook, February, 1838. N.B. There are Conveyances to the Tunnel, by an Omnibus, every halfHetton, 26s 6d-Lambton, 288 3d-Russell's Hetton, 26s 6d-hour, from Gracechurch street, Fleet street, and Charing cross: also by Stewart's, 26s 6d-Hartlepo.1, 36s G-Gordon, 25s-South the Woolwich and Greenwich Steam-boats, from Hungerford, QueenDurham, 258 3d-Tees, 258 d--West Tees, 243-Netherton hithe, Dyer's Hall, and Fresh Wharf, every half-hour; and the Railway Main, 228 3d-Ships arrived, 116. Carriages from London bridge at every hour.

J. CHARLIER, Clerk to the Company.

The Public are invited to view the extensive SHOW-ROOM fitted containing the greatest variety of Chimney-Pieces, Tables, Wash-hand up by the LONDON MARBLE and STONE-WORKING COMPANY, Stands, and Shop Counters; MONUMENTS, TABLETS, BATHS, and all other articles of Marble Work, finished in a superior manner. Country Agents supplied.-Esher street, Holywell street, Millbank, Westminster.

[Dean,RISH POPLINS, & GRIFFITHS and CRICK

S. Elphick, Rosemary laue, victualler. [Martineau and Trollope, Carey street, Lincoln's inn fields.

(late Robarts and Plowman), Silk Manufacturers by appointment to the Queen, beg to acquaint the Nobility and Gentry they have just imported a great variety of the above much admired and FASHIONABLE ARTICLE, both figured and plain, in every shade of colour, which, in addition to their extensive assortment of Velvets, French and British Merinoes, Australians, Silks, and Shawls of every description adapted to the season, are now on show at their Warerooms, 1 Chandos street, Covent garden.-No. 1.

ADAMS'S IMPROVED GLASS SPECTACLES.

G. Birley, Worcester, perfumer. [Clarke & Medcalf, Lincoln's ADAMS,

inn fields.

OPTICIAN and SPECTACLE MANUFACTURER, begs respectfully to solicit the attention of the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, to his stock of BRAZIL PEBBLES and GLASSES of every description, ground on the most accurate principles to suit the various defects of sight, and elegantly mounted

in gold, silver, blued steel, tortoiseshell, and other frames. To those who
find their sight failing, he takes the liberty to recommend the use of his
PRESERVERS, by which the eyes may be saved for years from any
further decay. He also assures those Ladies and Gentlemen who may
be disposed to honour him with their patronage, that they may rely upon
being suited in the most correct manner, not only with Pebbles or Glasses
of the proper focus and most perfect kind, but with frames peculiarly
adapted to the face of the wearer, so that the centre of each is brought
exactly opposite to the pupil of the eye, which is of great importance,
although entirely neglected by many Opticians.

A pair of the best Brazil Pebbles fitted to a frame for 8s.

9 Crawford street, Portman square, London, two doors from Baker

street.

TO PRIVATE FAMILIES and ECONOMISTS.

AND SPIRITS.

Very curious, of the most celebrated vintages

Masdeu, first quality

Fine Old Crusted Ports, in Pints and Half Pints..

Ditto ditto
Ditto ditto

Ditto ditto

Ditto ditto

Ditto ditto

Ditto ditto

Ditto ditto

Ditto ditto

double joints
standard silver
ditto double joints
finest blue steel frame
ditto double joints
tortoiseshell frame
best black buffalo horn
strong steel frame

£ s. d.

1.15 0

2-5-0

Best Glasses, in steel frames, from
Ditto ditto, best horn ditto
Our country and foreign correspondents may be suited either by sending
the glass last used, or part of it, or by writing at what distance they can
read common type, together with the length of time they have used spec-
tacles.
Merchants, Captains, Country Shop-keepers, and Foreign Store-keepers,
taking quantities, supplied on the lowest terms, for ready money.

AN

Established 1822.

EXCELLENT FAMILY MEDICINE FOR INDIGESTION, BILIOUS AND LIVER COMPLAINTS, &c., &c N every instance where a fair trial has been made, NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS have invariably given satisfac tion; affording permanent relief in all cases of Indigestion, and a speedy eure for Head-ache, Bilious and Liver Complaints, Heartburn and Acidity of the Stomach, Depressed Spirits, Disturbed Sleep, Violent Palpitations, Spasms, General Debility, Costiveness, &c. They are mild in theit tions, tion, safe under any circumstances, persons can now bear testimony of the benefits to be deriv and thousands of Sold in bottles at 1s. 14d., 2s. 9d., and 11s. cach, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION.-Be sure to ask for "Norton's Pills," and do not be persuade to purchase an imitation.

RENCH LANGUAGE.-MARCELLIAN

the Public that, independent of his usual classes, new ESPECIAL ones are now forming:-One on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at past 8 o'clock p.m.; the other on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS, at 7 o'clock. These classes will end on the 31st of July next. Terms, book included, 12. 15s, for the whole course. Visitors invited once, gratis, to witness the plan. An early application to be made for these and other Classes, in different stages of progress, at Mr Marcel's Lecture Room, 3 CHARLOTTE ROW, MANSION HOUSE.

(See the Courier of the 9th and 10th instant.)

TEMPLE BAR TEA WAREHOUSE,

226 Strand, ten doors from Temple Bar.

Lawrence Dorgan, Esq.

William Gunston, Esq.
Col. Chris. Hodgson

Henry Lawson, Esq.

IMPORTANT to the Public: where to buy the Pathrash Rares of

BEST TEAS at the lowest price. W. LANE begs to inform his Friends and the Public generally that he is now retailing the BEST TEAS at the lowest wholesale prices. The following sorts he particularly wishes to recommend:-Fine Strong Congou, 4s.; Fine Full-flavoured Ditto, 4s. 4d.; and Finest Congou, rich Pekoe-Souchong flavour, 5s.; Strong Congou, 3s, 3s. 4d., and 3s. 8d. Family boxes from 14 lbs. and upwards. Post orders punctually attended to. Goods delivered to all parts of London daily.

J.

CHEAP CLOTHING at 92 FLEET STREET. SWAIN and Co., TAILORS to her Majesty the QUEEN, beg to recommend to the notice of the Nobility, Gentry, and to the Public generally, their extensive assortment of goods for the present season, consisting of Victoria and Brighton Beavers, Milled Cloths, &c. for Great Coats; Striped, Ribbed, and Railroad Cassimeres for Trowsers; Shawls, Valencias, Silks, and Figured Velvets of the choicest patterns, for Waistcoats; and all other articles for Gentlemen's Clothing, which they continue to furnish at their customary reasonable prices, for ready money only. N.B. Ladies' Riding Habits and Children's Dresses. State, Dress, and Plain Liveries.

ATIONAL PATENT PERRYIAN PENS.

J. Barrett Lennard, Esq.
W. J. Richardson, Esq.
Frederick T. West, Esq.
George Whitehead, Esq.

Much lower Rates of Premium than those of any other Office; hence
an immediate and certain Bonus is given to the Assured, instead of the
remote and contingent advantage offered by some Companies, of a particl-
Increasing Rates of Premium, peculiarly advantageous in cases where
Assurances are effected by way of securing Loans or Debts.
Age of the Assured in every case admitted in the Policy.
Premiums may be paid Half-yearly or Quarterly.
Liberal Commissions are allowed to Solicitors and Agents.

Increasing Rates of Premium.-Twenty Years' Scale.
Annual Premium for 1001. payable during

GUINNESS'S STOUNG LAGE supplies are con

stantly received by WARING and MOLINE, the Sole Consignees for the Metropolis and Eastern Counties, 5 Adelaide place, London bridge. Agents of districts and the trade generally supplied at the shortest notice. The following agents in London, who bottle no other Stout, are furnished by W. and M. with bottle labels bearing the autograph signature of Messrs Arthur Guinness, Sons, and Co., viz. Mr S. W. Dankes, Exeter street, Strand; Mr R. B. Child, 43 Leicester square; Mr M. B. Foster, Castle street, Oxford street; Mr John Matthews, Hertford street, Fitzroy square; Mr Robert Miller, Cross street, Finsbury; Messrs Wylie and Clark, 1 Great Tower street.

N.B. An Agent wanted at York, Colchester, Rochester, Chatham, Canterbury, Guildford, and Peterborough. Apply as above, to Waring and Moline, 5 Adelaide place, London bridge; if by letter, post paid.

MRS N.

By Special Appointment,

STAY and CORSET MAKER to her Majesty Queen VICTORIA, and
to ADELAIDE the Queen Dowager.
GEARY, 51 St James's street, STAY
and CORSET MAKER to her Most Gracious Majesty Queen
VICTORIA, and to the Queen Dowager, offers to the notice of the
Female World her New-invented ANATOMICAL STAY, devised upon
which invariably prevails in the ordinary stay, at the same time producing
a figure of such exquisite symmetry that attempted in any other stay
would almost amount to suffocation. The decided advantages of this
invention are fully confirmed by Certificates which Mrs Geary has had the
honour of receiving from the following distinguished members of the
Medical Profession, and which may be witnessed at her residence, 61 St.
James s street.

First Five | Second Five | Third Five | Fourth Five | Remainder such scientific principles as to entirely exclude all that injurious pressure

NATO to the numerous Inventions manufactured by PERRY This Company, established by Act of Parliament, affords the must

and Co., the superiority of which are universally acknowledged, the Patentees now beg to recommend to the notice of the Public their National Patent Pens, which will be found to possess

DURABILITY, ECONOMY, AND EXPEDITION.

Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, ONE SHILLING PER CARD.

Nos. 7 and 8, ONE SHILLING AND SIXPENCE PER CARD.
Each Card contains Nine Pens, with a suitable Holder.
-PERRYIAN LIMPID INKS, expressly for Metallic Pens.
Sold by all Stationers and Dealers in Metallic Pens, and at the Manufac-
tory, 37 Red Lion square, London; each Card bears the signature JAMES
PERRY and Co.

GEN

YENTLEMEN'S DRESS-HOLYLAND'S. 150 STRAND, Two Doors West of Somerset House. It is the object of the Proprietors of this large Establishment to supply Gentlemen to whom credit is not a desideratum with Clothes of the best qualities, at the lowest possible prices.

Their profits are sinall in detail, but, from the extent of their business, and the avoidance of bad debts, sufficient to repay the capital employed. Every article they use is of the best quality, and the workmanship is performed by men of the first-rate taste and skill. £ s. d. 3 4 0 Superfine Coats

HE TEETH.-Messrs SANDERSON and Co. public to their celebrated application for the effectual and permanent CURE of the TOOTH-ACHE, and all affections to which the teeth and gums are liable, without loss of teeth, stopping with gold, cement, or any operation, whatever, by means which invariably prevent a recurrence of decay or pain in any of the teeth. It possesses the various qualities of beautifying without injuring the teeth, rendering them unsusceptible of pain from sudden changes to hot or cold air, &c.; in fact, perfect ease in the mouth. Sold at the above address in packets 11s. cach, stamp included.

Letters post paid, and applications forwarded to any part. Proprietor ffectually cured without a relapse the last 29 years.

DINNER. DESSERT, and TEA EQUIPAGES,

in CHINA, IRONSTONE, and EARTHENWARE.NEWINGTON and CO., Nos. 319 and 320 HIGH HOLBORN, corner of Southampton buildings, offer for inspection the largest and most completo Stock of the above in London.

The Tableware comprises every variety, from richly-finished China and Ironstone to the more inexpensive Earthenware, in one Colour, at 40s, the Service. Of rich Gilt Dessert Services they have an extensive choice; also of all the intermediate qualities, to plain Green, at 12s. the Service. The Tea Service and China Ornament Room will repay the trouble of a visit.

The Glass is of the very first quality, in a variety of new Shapes and Patterns, and is cut and finished in a style which will bear the closest examination. To name a few of the Articles:-Fluted Wines, 5s. per Dozen; Tumblers (Fluted), 8s. per Dozen; Coloured Finger Cups, 12s. 6d. per Dozen; Decanters, 10s. per Pair. The Business of this Establishment is conducted upon such 1'begal principles as will give perfect satisfaction, and ensure a recommendation.

1st. VOICE CONDUCTORS, that are put on and off in an instant, and promote hearing in the same manner that spectacles assist the sight. They may be worn out of doors or within, and with either hat or cap.

2nd. The NEW LAVEMENT FOUNTAIN, to supersede the injurious practice of habitually taking opening medicines; it differs from all lavement machines in having a double action movement that discharges its contents in a perpetual stream, and of course prevents air from entering. Both the above (introduced by Dr Scott) can be obtained only of Mr W. Pine, Superintendent, at the Family Dispensary, 369 Strand, three doors from Exeter Hall, where they are manufactured under the immediate superintendence of the Inventor.

MET TOOTH BRUSH,

and original PATTERN of TOOTH BRUSH, made on the most scientific principle, and patronized by the most eminent of the faculty. This celebrated brush will search thoroughly into the divisions of the teeth, and will clean in the most effectual and extraordinary manner. Metcalfe's brushes are famous for being made on a plan that the hairs never come loose in the mouth. An improved clothes brush that cleans in a third part of the usual time, and incapable of injuring the finest nap. A newly invented brush for cleaning velvet with quick and satisfactory effect. The much approved flesh brushes, as recommended by the faculty. Penetrating hair brushes, with the durable unbleached Russia bristles, and combs of all descriptions. At Metcalfe's, Oxford street, opposite Harewood place, two doors west of Holles street. de

DR SCHMIDT, of Berlin, having discovered a method of constructing MAGNETS of any power of attraction, has succeeded in establishing their use as a-powerful and certain remedy, when applied according to his own practice, in the following NERVOUS and FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS:-Deafness, either rheumatic or nervous, tic doloureux, weakness of the eyes, from over exertion or age, or incipient cataract, in general or partial weakness of the body, pains arising from old wounds, head-ache, nervous or rheumatic, in tooth-ache or face-nche not dependent on caries of the teeth, in hystery, palsy, gout, dizziness, &c. Magnets, with directions for their medical use, may be obtained from Dr Schmidt, who can be consulted at his residence, 21 Half Moon street, Piccadilly, from Ten till Four o'clock daily. Many well-authenticated cases have occurred since Dr Schmidt's Practice in London, which can be referred to, if required.

GOLD SPECTACLES. GUINEAS. The superiority of THOMAS HARRIS and SON'S CRYSTAL SPECTACLES over those made of other substances, is now universally admitted by scientific men, and by every person who has used them. The following are the prices:For Gentlemen Crystal Spectacles, best gold £2 15 0 - best silver Ditto 1 7 0 Ditto - best elastic steel - 1 4 0 Improved Glass Spectacles, from 0 3 0 The first choice of spectacles is a most important one, as on it depends the preservation of the blessing of sight. How rash, then, to entrust that important choice to ignorant and crafty venders, who have no knowledge of the optician's abstruse art, and are totally regardless of the injuries their worthless spectacles inflict on the eyes. T. Harris and Son (whose Establishment has been patronised for sixty years) still confidently offer to the Public their Improved Spectacles, the Crystals and Glasses of which are ground at their own manufactory on a peculiar and highly successful principle. By the proper adoption of this principle (so important in its results), and through other improvements suggested by their practical experience, T. H. and Son have succeeded in many cases where other eminent opticians have failed. Thomas Harris and Son, Opticians, opposite the British Museum. No other connexion. Established 60 years.

ance is for the whole period of life, one half of the very moderate Pre-
miums to be paid for the first five years after the date of the Policy, the
other half may remain, subject to the payment of interest at 5 per cent.
annually, to be deducted at death, or may previously be paid off at

convenience.

It obviously becomes easy for a person of very moderate income to secure, by this arrangement, a provision for his family; and should he at any time after effecting the insurance succeed to, or acquire, a fortune, he may relinquish his policy, having only paid one-half the premiums for the first 5 years, instead of the whole, as in all other Companies.

Thus a man of 25 years old may, by an annual payment of 281. 16s. 3d. for the first 5 years, secure to his widow and children at his death payment of no less than 3,000, subject only to the deduction of 1447. 1s. 3d., being the amount of premium unpaid.

This Company holds out, in various other respects, great inducements to the public. When such facilities are afforded, it is clearly a moral duty however moderate, to insure his life for a sum which may yield a comin every parent who is not possessed of a fortune, but of an income, fortable provision for his family.

paid) as above, having no connexion with any other house in the kingdom.
Country residents instructed to send their measures by addressing (post

LOSS OF TEETH SUPPLIED,
WITHOUT SPRINGS, CLASPS, OR WIRES;
LOOSE TEETH FASTENED,om B30450794

AND FILLING DECAYED TEETH
WITH MINERAL MARMORATUM.

LE and SURGEON

DENTISTS, No. 60 NEWMAN STREET, OXFORD STREET, continue to RESTORE DECAYED TEETH with their celebrated MINERAL MARMORATUM, applied without PAIN, HEAT, or PRESSURE, which in a few seconds HARDENS INTO ENAMEL, PREVENTING and CURING the TOOTH-ACHE, allaying in one minute the most excruciating PAIN, and endering the OPERATION of EXTRACTION UNNECESSARY. They also FASTEN LOOSE TEETH, whether arising from neglect, the use of Calomel, or disease of the Gums. INCORRODIBLE ARTIFICIAL or NATURAL TEETH, of SURPASSING BEAUTY, FIXED, from ONE to a COMPLETE SET, without EXTRACTING the ROOTS, or GIVING any PAIN, the ENCUMBRANCE of SPRINGS, CLASPS, WIRES, or any other LIGATURES at the following PARIS CHARGES:

RTIFRICE, VEGETABLE WHITE POWDER, prepared from

ODONTO, or, PEARL DEN

Oriental Herbs of the most Delicious Odour and Sweetness, and free from any mineral or pernicious ingredient-the usual, but just objection to other Dentifrices: it eradicates the Tartar from the Teeth, removes decayed Spots, preserves the Enamel, and fixes the Teeth firmly in their Lockets, rendering them beautifully white. Being an anti-Scorbutic, it ASSUR-radicates the Scurvy from the Gums, strengthens, braces, and renders them of a healthy red; it removes unpleasant tastes from the mouth, which often remain after fevers, taking medicine, &c.; and imparts a delightful fragrance to the breath.

No. 69 Cornhill, London; and No. 36 Westmoreland street, Dublin.
Capital, 500,000l. in 50,000 Shares of 107. each.
Patron-His Grace the Duke of SOMERSET, F.R.S.

Barton, Humber, Dec. 23rd, 1837.
To Mr Prout, 229 Strand, London.
SIR, It is about twenty-two years since I was afflicted with that most
painful disease, Rheumatic Gout, and every succeeding year I have once
or oftener been attacked more or less violently. I have been attended by
the best medical skill to little or no purpose; for on one occasion I was laid
hension of a fresh attack, until I tried the efficacy of Blair's Gout and
Rheumatic Pills, which I purchased of Mr Hattersley, your Agent here,
by taking a few doses of which I found immediate relief, and a short A
perseverance restored me to health and strength, such as I have not had
for more than twenty years. You are at liberty to publish this for the
benefit of others, in any way you may think proper. I am, Sir, your ha
THOS. MARRIS, M
obedient humble servant,
The great efficacy of this extraordinary medicine has produced a rapidly
increasing demand through every rank of society, and the increased num-
ber of testimonials from all parts of the empire, demonstrate that scarcely
any discovery in medicine can be placed as its parallel.

upon which Life Assurance is based in this Society, at the same time ad-up twenty three weeks; and when not afflicted I lived in continual appre
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Sold by Thomas Prout, 229 Strand, London; and by his appointment by all respectable Medicine Venders throughout the United Kingdom, price 2s. 9d. per box.

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Cand A. OLDRIDGE'S BALM of COLUMBIA,

1 WELLINGTON STREET, STRAND, LONDON. To preserve the human hair has been for a long time the unsuccessful pursuit of innumerable Chemists and Naturalists, and although there. have been various compounds professing to accomplish this desirable end, still nothing really capable of restoring and preserving one of the most beautiful of nature's gifts was discovered until 1821, when the result of a series of experiments tried for a long previous period upon persons of all ages and constitutions, fully established the infallible virtues of this most potent restorative.

The wonderful virtues of this inestimable compound in restoring the hair to its pristine beauty, and the certainty with which its conservative Agency operates in preserving it to the latest period, has received, as might be expected, the most flattering testimonials from the grateful thousands who have experienced its effects.

OLDRIDGE'S BALM causes Whiskers and Eyebrows to grow, prevents the hair from turning grey and from falling off, and the first application makes it curl beautifully, and completely frees it from scurf. At the office of the Proprietors, C. and A. OLDRIDGE, 1 Wellington street, Strand, the most convincing proofs of its infallibility may be seen in innumerable certificates from Gentlemen of the first respectability. Sold at the Proprietors (as above), and by all respectahle Perfumers and Medicine Venders, price 3s. 6d., 6s. and 11s. per bottle. No other prices are genuine N.B-The Public are requested to be on their guard against Counterfeits. Ask for C. and A. OLDRIDGE'S BALM,

No. 1 WELLINGTON STREET, STRAND, LONDON. 9 AGAR STREET.

PATRONS.

HIS LATE MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY.
HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF BELGIUM.
And most of the Royal Family.

James Johnson, Physician Extraordinary to his Majesty.
Arthur T. Holroyd, Physician to the St Marylebone Dispensary,
T. Hodgkin, M.D. Lecturer on Morbid Anatomy, at Guy's Hospital.
Charles James Fox, M.D. 23 Billiter square.

R. Rowley, M.D. Physician to the Aldersgate street Dispensary.
Weatherhead, Lecturer on Materia Medica and Therapeutics.

TO PREVENT FRAUD.

THORN'S POTTED YARMOUTH

BLOATERS, for Toast, Biscuits, Sandwiches, and Wine, in Pots, ls. and 2s. each.

The high repute and immense sale of this delicate preparation has induced several would-be tradesmen (who, not having an idea of their own), to endeavour an imposition, by labeling a pot exactly like his, thereby to deceive the public and injure him, having actually applied to his printer for that purpose; well knowing they cannot prepare the Fish, the receipt being an old family one, and the secret in the curing of the Herring, by which its rancid qualities are destroyed, and it becomes so delicious A relish. It is easily detected by observing his signature, ALEX. THORN, on the side, and on the top, Proprietor of the celebrated TALLY HO! SAUCE,

for Fish, Game, Steaks, Wild Fowl, and all made dishes, imparting a zest not otherwise acquired-the most economical now in use: in bottles, 2s. and 4s. each, warranted in all climates. Wholesale at the Manufactory, Thorn's Oil, Italian and Foreign Warehouse, 223 High Holborn; also of all wholesale oilmen and druggists; and retail by all respectable oilmen, grocers, and druggists in the United Kingdom.

SINCE THE REDUCTION OF THE DUTY

MACARONI and VERMICELLI have become

articles of general consumption, and are continually to be met with at most tables where their delightful qualities are known. In order to meet the increasing demand occasioned by their moderate price, W. and L. LEVY have greatly extended their old established Manufactory, and particularly invite the attention of the Nobility, Gentry, and Public generally to the very great superiority the English Macaroni and Vermicelli possesses over the Foreign. They may be prepared for use in half the time, and from the great care and cleanliness in their manufacture, are entirely free from maggot, which is not the case with any of Foreign production. To be had of all respectable Grocers and Oil and Italian Warehousemer. and wholesale at the Manufactory (established 1730), White's row, Spitalfields, London.

CAUTION-Be careful to ask for English Macaroni and Vermicelli, with printed directions for use.

FOR SOFTENING THE SKIN AND IMPROVING THE
COMPLEXION.
ODFREY'S EXTRACT of ELDER

G. H. We, Physician to St Mary's Hall, and to the Brighton Dispensary G FLOWERS stands unrivalled for its efficacy; it effectually eradi

Amos Middleton, Senior Physician to the Leamington Hospital.
Charles Loudon, Physician to the Leamington Bathing Institution.
D. Davies, Surgeon to their Majesties.
Jonathan Pereira, F.L.S. Lecturer on Materia Medica.

F. Tyrrell, 17 New Bridge street, Surgeon to St Thomas's Hospital.
George Pilcher, M.R.C.S.L. Lecturer on Anatomy, Webb street.
F. Salmon, Consulting Surgeon to St John's Hospital.
Jarratt Dashwood, Surgeon to the Royal Humane Institution.
C. Millard, Demonstrator of Anatomy at the School of Webb street.
John Hitchman, Surgeon to the Leamington Institution.
Wm. Middleton, Surgeon to the Leamington Hospital.
J. Harrison Curtis, Aurist to her Majesty.

HE above, and 208 other Eminent Medical Gentle-
men, have given the most flattering certificates of the great value
and superiority of WOODHOUSE'S ETHEREAL ESSENCE of
Phlegmatic, Weak, and Nervous Constitutions; it is certain in affording
instant relief in Cholera Morbus, Spasms, Cramps, Flatulence, Hysterics,
Heartburn, Hiccup, Loss of Appetite, Sensation of Fulness. Pain and
Oppression after Meals; also those l'ains of the St mach and Bowels which
SUPERSEDED.-
arise from Gouty Flatulencies; Digestion, however much impaired, is
restored to its pristine state, by the use of this Essence for a short time;
BALSAMIC PILLS.-The unprecedented success that has attended if taken in tea, coffee, ale, beer, porter, cider, or wine; it corrects their
the administration of these PILLS, since they were made public, has RC-
quired for them a sale more extensive than any other proprietary medicine would be superfluous, when the Faculty are its guarantees.
flatulent tendency. To eulogize the merits of this invaluable article
extant; and the circumstance of their entirely obviating the necessity f
having recourse to those disgusting, nauseous, and, in many cases, highly Chemist Extraordinary to her Majesty, 18 King William street, New
This Essence is prepared only by Decimus Woodhouse, Operative
tation us medicines (as copaiba, cubebs, &c.) has obtained for them a repu- London Bridge; and sold by him, wholesale and retail, in bottles, 2s. 6d.,
unequalled in the annals of medicine. Within three years prior 4s. 6d., 10s. 6d. and 21s. each and may be had of all Medicine Venders.

TH
JAMAICA GINGER, which is particularly recommended to all Cold,

COPAIBA ENTIRELY

to being advertised, these pills were employed in private practice in upwards of 1,800 cases, many of them most inveterate, and in many thousand cases since, and in no one instance known to fail, or to produce those un

cates Tan, Pimples, Freckles, Redness, and all Cutaneous Imperfections; renders the most sallow complexion delicately clear, and imparts to the skin a pleasing and healthy a pearance. In the process of shaving it is invaluable, as it allays the irritation and smarding pain, and renders the kin smooth and firin. It protects the skin from the effects of the cold wiads and damp atmsophere, and will be found beyond all praise, to use as a family lotion on all occasions.

Sald, in bottles, price 2s. 9d., with directions for using it, by A. Willoughby and Co. (late B. Godfrey Windus), il Bishopsgate street Without; and all respectable Medicine Venders.

FORCOUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, HOARSENESS DIFFICULTY
OF BREATHING HOOPING COUGH, &c.

OF HONEY.-This valuable Essence possesses all the medicinal properties of HONEY in the highest perfection, which renders it agreeable to the most delicate stomach, and from its salubrious properties it preserves the lungs from the effects of damp and putrid air ia this variable climate; it stills the most tormenting Cough, procures rest, and quickly produces a free and gentle expectoration. It constantly takes off the fever, clears all obstructions of the breast and lungs of ever so long standing, recruits the strength, raises and refreshes the spirits, and removes the effect of a common cold in a few hours. If it be in the power of medicine to stop the ravages of that cruel disease Consumption, Collis's Essence of Honey will effect it

COLLIS'S ESSENCE

Prepared and Sold Wholesale (only) and Retail by R. JOHNSTON, Chemist. 68 Carnhill, London, at 1s. 13d. per Bottle, or 3 in one 28. 9d. Sold also by T. Prout, 229, and Gifford, 104 Strand; J. Sanger, 150, and Hannay and Co. 63 Oxford street; lathan, Castle street, Leicester square: and most

pleasant symptoms so often experienced while taking copaiba, and that FRAMPTON'S of HEALTH. Hallows, Islington Holwell, 30 Blackman street, Borough, itechapel

| General Farquhar, Early Bank, Perth PATRONESSES.

Lady Sophia Grey, Ashton Hayes, Chester
Mrs Charles Gorden, of Wiscombe Park, Devon.

We have to congratulate the friends and supporters of the Hygeian cause
since it has been open for the reception and relief of the sick poor.
at the great success which has attended the Exeter Hygeian Dispensary,

class of medicines usually resorted to in those complaints. The proprietor This excellent family pill is a medicine of long tried efficacy for correct-
pledges himself that not one particle of copaiba, either resin or balsam, ing all Disorders of the Stomach and Bowels, the common symptoms of
cubebs, or any deleterious ingredient, enters their composition. Copaiba which are Costiveness, Flatulency, Spasms. Loss of Appetite, Sick Head-
and cubebs have long been the most commonly employed medicines in the ache, Giddiness, Sense of Fulness after Meals, Dizziness of the Eyes.
above complaints; but, from the uncertainty in their effects, together Drowsiness and Pains in the Stomach and Bowels. Indigestion producing
with their utter inefficacy, in many cases, are fast declining in reputation; a Torpid State of the Liver, and a consequent inactivity of the Bowels, James Morison, the Hygeist
and from the unpleasant symptoms invariably produced from taking co- causing a disorganiza ion of every function of the frame, will, in this most
palba, especially in the early stage of the complaint, many of the most
able modern practitioners condemn it as dangerous, and a medicine not to
excellent preparation by a little perseverance, be effectually removed.
Two or three doses will convince the afflicted of its salutary effects. The
be depended upon. Many persons, after having suffered more from the Stomach will speedily regain its strength; a healthy action of the Liver,
fects of the remedy than the virulence of the disease, and after a patient Bowels and Kidneys will rapidly take place; and, instead of listlessness,
whole system having become more or less affected, and the disease as bad, health, will be the quick result of taking this medicine according to the
painful perseverance, have been compelled to relinquish its use, the heat, pain, and jaundiced appearance, strength, activity, and renewed
if not worse, than at the commencement. ces regards cubebs, it is true directions accompanying each box, and, if taken after too free an indul
chey seldom effect a cure, unless more active medicines are administered.
that those violent effects are not experienced as while taking copaiba; but gence at table, they quickly restore the system to its natural state of rep se.
Persons of a full tabit, who are subject to Head-ache, Giddiness, Drow-
specifically on the urinary passages; and, from their tonic properties,
The Balsamic Pills are free from any of the above objections; they ect siness, and Singing in the Ears, arising from too great a flow of blood to
the head, should never be without them, as many dangerous symptoms
end to strengthen the system and improve the general health. There will be entirely carried off by their immediate use.
quire neither confinement nor alteration of diet (except abstinence from
For females these Pills are most truly exc llent, removing all-obstruc-
stimulants, where considerable inflammation exists), and, is experience tions: the distressing Head-ache so very prevalent with the sex. Depression
has amply proved, they will effect a cure sooner than copaiba (che dan of Spirits, Dulness of Sight, Nervous Affections, Blotches, Pimples, and
results of which, in the inflammatory stages, are too well known Sallowness of the Skin, and give a healthy and juvenile bloom to the com-
to need further comment), or any other medicine in present use, and may plexion.
be justly considered the only safe and efficacious remedy in all
As a pleasant, safe, easy aperient, they unite the recommendation of a
the disorders. In addition to these advantages, the very con al stages of mild operation with the most successful effect, and require no restraint of
in which this invaluare preparation is offered to the public must also be diet or confinement during their u e And for elderly people they will be
considered a desideratum. Prepared only by M. C. Wray, us No 118 found to be the most comfortable medicine hitherto prepared.
Halbarn hill, where they are sold Wholesale and Retail; also at the West
Sold by T. Prout, 229 Strand, London, price ls. lid. and 2s. 9d. per box;
had Depot, 9 Agar street, opposite Charing cross Hospital and may be and by the venders of medicines generally throughout the Kingdom.
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III might give a short hint to an impartial writer, it would be to tell him his fate. If he resolves to venture upon the dangerous precipice of telling unbiassed truth, let him proclaim war with mankind à la mode le pays Pole-neither to give nor to take quarter. If he tells the crimes of great men, they fall upon him with the iron bands of the law islanders But if he regards truth, let him expect martyrdom on both sides, and then he may go on fearless; and this is the course I take myself.-DE FOE.

de

their virtues, when they have any, then the mob attacks him with

The division on Mr Grote's motion for the adoption of Vote by Ballot has realized our expectations, the minority having increased to 200, and the majority of united Ministerialists and Tories, after the most active muster, amounting only to 317. The progress of the question in Parliament (and the progress of course is much greater out of Parliament) will be seen in the list of the divisions in the

last five years the
1833-For the ballot........
Against it

in

The Ballot.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1838.

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every town, every province throughout the country. But judgment on his vote (the honesty or dishonesty of just observe the difference: you can only lose office and its which can only be unerringly known to himself) may emoluments; the poor elector may lose the very means of exstence, and sacrifice the bread of his children to forward bring upon him the vengeance and persecution of your cause and fight a battle which has no office, no glory, no many on the one hand, or of the powerful few successful ambition to confer upon him. (Cheers.) Is it on the other. The prevalence of an ignorant and just, is it prudent to call on him for those perpetual sacri- erroneous opinion which the magistrate, fenced in fices? Can they be always made? Is not human nature with threefold protection, may heed no more than too weak for such violent efforts and such fearful tempta- the idle air, may fall with the weight of ruin on the tions? I do not threaten you with the sordid loss of power, but I do threaten you with what all public men must desire defenceless elector.. to prevent-serious detriment to your own principles, deep It is true, as Lord John Russell says, that there discouragement to public exertion, till at last your indiffer- are things of which people are competent to judge, of the Parliament. ence to the safety of the elector will end in the corruption though not to execute. Lord John Russell is comYou have given emancipation to the Catholic-give emancipation to the elector; you have asserted petent to judge whether his coat or his shoe fits liberty of conscience in religious opinions-protect liberty of him, though he cannot make a coat or shoe; and conscience in civil rights. Tell us, and tell the people of many such instances of a more exalted kind will England, that you will defend them in the exercise of that occur to every mind; but the judgment of the nonpower you have given them, and that when you say you will abide by the Reform Bill, you did not mean that that second elector on the elector's choice is not of this class, charter of our liberties was to be put up to the highest for he does not judge by a result, but of the means bidder, or wrenched away from public opinion by the strong of obtaining a result, which, to return to our homely gripe of individual tyranny. (Loud cheers.)" illustration, is much the same thing as if Lord John Lord John Russell's reply was made up of the Russell quarrelled with his tailor, not upon the hackneyed and the thousand-times-refuted objections, fitting, but the cutting out of his coat. It is for gleaned from all quarters. He even quoted, as of choosing A instead of Z. that the non-electors authority on the question, the arguments of Mr threaten to visit the electors with their displeasure, Harvey and other orators of the extreme section and if they are competent to control the electors to of Radicals in and out of Parliament. Anything the choice of Z instead of A, they must be equally which has dropped from those persons adverse to the competent themselves to make the election directly Ballot he quoted as if it were of gospel truth, and by the formal suffrage. Lord John Russell's argument as if it bound the whole Radical party to the same comes to this, that the non-elector is qualified to Thus, from 1833 to 1836, the majorities were to the views, though Lord John knows full well that if the direct the elector whom to choose, though he is not minorities pretty nearly as 2 to 1; in 1837 the ma- opinions of the gentlemen alluded to were of oracular qualified to make the choice himself. In these two jority fell a little below 2 to 1; and in the present force, or shared in by the main body of the Radicals, cases the object of judgment with which the franParliament, certainly the most Conservative of any he would not have had the opportunity of quot-chised and unfranchised classes have to do is the since the Reform Bill, the proportion of the majority ing his Radical enemies against his Radical friends seme, and if the fitness for the judgment be equal, to the minority on the Ballot has dwindled from from the Treasury bench. So, too, he instanced why the exclusion of the latter from the suffrage?2 to 1 to 3 to 2, and that in a very full House. the non-electors' jealousy of the Ballot, as if the And why is it that in the same House in which the Conservatives have increased their strength, the demand for the Ballot has increased in a yet greater proportion? Obviously because the foul influences by which the Tories obtained their triumphs have made most irresistibly manifest the necessity for the protection of the Ballot. The Tories are the practical teachers of this question, and they advance it by their examples of oppression in a much greater ratio than they can swell their own numbers in Parliament by the most unsparing exercise of the foul influences.

1835-For the ballot...

1836 For the ballot..

1837-For the ballot...

1838-For the ballot.

most implicit deference was due to it, though there
is not another opinion of the non-electoral body to
which he would pay respect or make a concession.
When non-electors demand Universal Suffrage, and
the repeal of the Corn Laws and the new Poor
Laws, does Lord John Russell bow to their behests
No, he only begins to defer to them when the Ballot
is in question.

?

if the fitness be unequal, why subject the better
judgment to the control of the worse? So much
for that branch of the question.

Lord John Russell states that it is admitted by the
advocates of the Ballot-

"That its first effect, and its permanent operation, must be the introduction and encouragement of deceit, hypocrisy, and falsehood among the voters.

This is an utter misrepresentation. It has never
The conduct of Lord. John Russell in this respect been admitted that the Ballot would introduce any
we cannot but regard as extremely unfair and dis-deceit and falsehood. All that has been admitted
creditable; but he seems to have been driven to any is that it would turn the pre-existing deceit and
shifts for pretences to cover his obstinacy in error. falsehood, which it could not at once suppress,
electors amounts to this, that because the mass of
His doctrine of deference to the jealousies of non- against the tyrant instead of the public.
Lord J. Russell proceeded-
the people are thought not fit for the franchise, the

As for Ministers, it is now clear that a large ma-
jority of their supporters are against them on the
Ballot, and that they play the part indeed but of a
very slender tail joined to the Tory opposition. How body which is enfranchised is to be denied the free-deavoured to get rid of this objection by saying, Yes, but
Sir Robert Peel must enjoy the sight of their insig- dom of election; and he would in effect say to the
nificant numbers in his train, piecing up a motley masses,
I will not give you the franchise, but to
majority! It is a state of things lamentably at
keep you content with exclusion, I will leave the
variance with the representative principle on which
"electoral body liable to intimidation and perse-
a popular Government should be regulated. We
"cution."
doubt whether the Ministry can number 100 oppo-
nents of the Ballot in its party, including absent
members, for to the 200 who voted in support of
Mr Grote's motion must be added many friends of
the measure who were, for various reasons, absence,
illness, &c. unable to attend.*

Lord John Russell, recurring to the hackneyed fallacy that the electoral body should be responsible to the non-electoral, referred to our reply to it :

you admit the public, many of them being of the same class,

Not so; the exchange of one evil for another would be made, the public receiving precisely the difference that it wants, the vote according to conviction, the sincere choice. The dependent "There is another answer that has been given, which I elector who now delivers a lie in the false suffrage have not heard to-night, but which I have seen in print, and might, in the Ballot, violate his promise to his which I think is the most plausible answer that can be given tyrant or corruptor, and give the true suffrage. to this objection of the responsibility of the voter. It is In the evidence of the progress of this most im- said, if you insist that the elector shall act under respon- And what has been the character of the promise he portant question, the best answer is given to those sibility, and that his conduct shall be exposed to the eye of breaks-a promise to utter a falsehood at the pollfew impatient members of the Reform party who those who have not the right of election themselves, you a promise to lie in a feigned choice; and let us ask have been loud in their complaints that Radical fitting judges of the manner in which the trust ought to be admit that those who have not the right of election are how a man can be held bound in veracity to perprinciples have been thrown back by the Radical exercised, and if they are fit so to judge, they are fit to form a promise to lie? By what sophistry can the support given to a Government opposed to measures exercise the right of election themselves. Now, plausible strict observance of falsehood be argued an, obligaof organic improvement. In the points of agree- as this sounds, I do not think it a conclusive argument tion of truth? Nothing can be clearer in morals ment between Whigs and Radicals there is a great against my objection, because in all the other cases where than that an illicit engagement cannot set aside a gain of strength; and in the points of difference you by no means imply that the persons who see and criti- paramount social duty. the truths of the juster opinion, as in the present in- cise are persons who are capable of exercising the power. But then, quoth Lord John Russell, the elector stance, will surely prevail. Let my conduct in a court of justice be secret-let me be who votes against his conscience, or, in plainer In the argument of the debate there was little that if persons are fit to judge of those who exercise the free from the criticism of the public. The argument is, terms, gives a false suffrage, does so without disnovelty. Mr Grote's exposition of the question franchise they are fit to exercise it themselves; and I say it guise: the fact is not so, for to avoid the shame of was, as usual, masterly. Mr Ward seconded him might as well be asserted that no persons are fit to sit in a notorious subjection many electors wear opinions very ably; and Mr E. L. Bulwer addressed himself court of justice or criticise the charges and conduct of the opposite to their real sentiments, but in conformity powerful and impressive speech. His conclusion There is no analogy between the two cases-no were as Lord John states, and that the falsehood was extremely effective, combining the argument ad similarity between the circumstances. Everything was without disguise, is the spectacle of so much verecundiam and the argument ad misericordiam has been done by law to secure the independence of undisguised falsehood for convenience, no detriment the analogy between the liberty of conscience in the judge-nothing to effect the independence of the to public morals? What is so likely to spread religious matters and in civil rights was also just, voter. People are free to form their own opinions falschood as a multitude of examples of falsehood, striking, and original on the judge's decision, but their opinions have no naked and not ashamed, for any private benefit to "I see among her Majesty's cabinet gentlemen known to force of biassing it beforehand, or of visiting it with be obtained or preserved? What more pernicious be favourable to the ballot-are they to set an example to punishment after it is delivered. He judges accord- lesson can be presented? The fact is that Lord the people that it may be quite right to think one way and ing to his conscience, and without fear of injury or John Russell does not appear to feel that there is to vote another? Must it not tell fatally against your ruin from any prejudiced, impassioned, or ignorant any wrong to the public, or any of the vice of menselves? You ask for the popular support, because you fight view that may be taken of his conduct. Whether dacity in a false suffrage, and hence his hostility to But in every town the liberal party has also its own aristofor the popular party and against an aristocratic majority. the people form correct opinions of his decisions is the Ballot. From all that he has said, it is to be inwacy, far more bigoted and intolerant to contend against a matter of little concern to him, for in his secured ferred that he thinks a false suffrage as good as a sin What are your obstacles on a great scale, are their obstacles independence he may smile at the errors of ignorance cere one for all public purposes. This is the key to or passion: but not so the poor elector, in his his opposition to the means of securing freedom ot helpless, defenceless position. A rash and wrong election.

to the feelings as well as to the reason in a most judge, except those who are fit to sit on the bench." to their compelled votes; but supposing the case

See analysis of the division, p. 106,