The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post, Western Countries and South Wales Advertiser from Bristol, Bristol, England • 4

THE. BRISTOL 'MERCURY AOTStEEN- ABERTiSER 4 BSUTON. Among the festivities of the season, a ball was iriAn hr Welon. of Berkelev-vllla. to a numerous FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

Tounff Person. TMPROTERS APPRENTICES Wanted, immediately, to the Millinery and Dressmaking. A vacancy for an MT-DOOB to Miss THEAlRE ROYAL, BRISTOL. LESSEE AND MANAGER JAMES HENRY CHUTE, Queen-square, Bristol, and Amber-street, Bath. PRICES OF ADMISSION.

Lower Two and Sixpence Upper Boxes One and Sixpence Pfti One. Shilling Gallery Sixpence. Private Boxes, Ten and Sixpence and One Guinea. THE ROT nirpinE. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.

KTJSSIA AND Russian Court Gazette of the 9 published a moat violent article against England, Great Britain, it is said, is the moving cause of all European commotions, and the mischievous intermeddler who has filled the barren fancy of the Turk with an absurd and whimsical notion of independence." The Augsburg Gazette states that the Russian admiral has, of his own accord, released the two English engineers who were taken prisoners on board the captured Turkish steamers. Odessa, Jan. II No vessel returning to this port has Been either English or Frenoh ships. No more cargoes are allowed to be shipped. Prince Woronzoff (the Russian commander-in-chief in Asia, an aged veteran), has been pensioned.

THE BLACK SEA. Letters from the shores of the Black Sea state that the Russians are establishing at different points, and more especially in the Crimea, defensive intrenohments and coast batteries. They have changed the direction of the fires and lighthouses constructed to protect vessels arriving from the offing, and have reinforced the garrisons of the towns beyond the maximum of war. The news of the entrance of the fleet has produoed great terror in the Russian ports. AUSTRIA.

The Trieste Gazette publishes an artiole on the injuries sustained by Austria, in consequenoe of the course pursued by Russia on the Danube. The strong con-denraation passedon the oonduct of the Czarby this influential journal, and its publication simultaneously with the Anti-Russian articles in the Lloyd, are significant facts. FRANCE. The Moniteur publishes a decree whioii mat of Julv next the permission granted to BAN WELL Oar large oattle fair, on Wednesday last, was but thinly attended, and was very scanty of prime stock. Good beef sold from 56s.

to 63s. per owe. CHAED. Decease of Samuel Brown, Esq, It is seldom wo have to record the decease of an individual with greater sorrow than we do that of the before-mentioned gentleman, whioh melancholy event took place' on the 6th inst, at nu residence, Cnardleigh-green, near this Mr. Brown was the proprietor and occupier of an extensive woollen and olotti manufactory here, in whioh a great many hands are i daUy em.

ployed. His illness, although of a somewhat long and painful naturb, was borne with) that fortitude and resignation so becoming bia Christian oharaoter. Mr. B. was an ardent yet consistent supporter of the prlnoiptar of nonconformity, but nevertheless allowed others the right of judging forthemselves.

For nearly 40 years he had been a faithful and devout member of the Baptist ohuroh, and for. nearly the same period had ably and consistently fulfilled the office of deacon of the same plaoe of worship. The day appointed for the funeral was Saturday last, and the inhabitants generally testified their respect for the memory of the deceased by partially or 'entirely closing their shops. The unostentatious character of tbe funeral was in conformity with the unassuming character of the deceased. It oonsisted of a hearse, three mourning ooaches, and the private carriage of Mr.

Brown. The mournful procession was met on its way to the town by the Bevds. Messrs. Edwards and Griffiths, and by a great number of other friends, and on the arrival at the obapel every seat there waB filled. After some portions of soripture had been read, and impresBive addresses delivered by Messrs.

Edwards and Griffiths, the procession moved slowly towards the burial-ground belonging to the ohapel, at the end of the town, followed by nearly 200 persons, enih nnxlnnn tn nav the last tribute of resnect to their deported friend. Mr. Brown's loss will be severely felt as a beloved and affectionate husband and parent, as a consistent member and deacon of a Christian churob, and as a highly respectable private gentleman and employer. Funeral sermons were preached at both Baptist and Independent chapels on Sunday last from John 1, 2, a text seleoted by the deceased gentleman for that purpose. MANGOTSFIELD On Saturday, January 14th, our village was the soene of muon pleasurable excitement.

About 300 colliers assembled in the Independent ohapel, kindly lent for the oooasion, to partake of an excellent tea, provided by their employers, Messrs. Wethered, CosBham, and Bendall. After doing justioe to the oake, and the oup" whioh cheers but not inebriates," they Bet themselves in order to make some arrangements for the working of their siok fund for the present year, and to listen to addresses from some gentlemen and friendB present. The first Bpeaker was J. Hughes, of Downend, who expressed himsolf highly gratified in meeting them and their employers, congratulated them on the spirit of harmony existing between them, and that tbey were happily free from the misery and evils that have ariaen out of the strikes in the north, and briefly, but eloquently, deaoanted on the advantages of temperance, bearing testimony to the good that had resulted from the efforts made in the neighbourhood for its promotion by Mr.

Cossham and others. He oonoluded by giving some excellent, friendly, and pious advice, whioh was very respeotfully and gratefully reoeived by the men. They were then addressed by H. Coasham, of Shortwood, H. Bennett, of Bed-minster, J.

Wethered, of Bristol, and Mr, Charles James, coal-viewer, of Shortwood, in the employ of and B. The latter, with a good deal of natural eloquence, congratulated the men on their good fortune in having suoh spirited and kind employers, and the proprietors on their having such an effioient and excellent lot of men to work their mines. He expressed himself oertain that in the locality of the new pits they had oommenoed working there was a sufficient quantity of coal to seoure work for them and their children's children, whioh would be an immense blessing to them as well as a source of prosperity to their employers. A vote of thanks to Mr. Hughes, for his kind BUBistanoa and nresence.

was oarried by aboiamation. A song of praise was then sung, and the colliers, who had been highly gratified, returned to their homes, SHEPTON MALLET On Monday night last a line hog sheep, the property of Mr. Henry B. Denman, was stolen from his farm at Downside. A reward of 10 has been offered for such information sb may lead to the conviotion of the thief.

STONE ALIEETON. WONDERFUL Swine, Mr. Peter Ham. of Stone Allerton. in the parish of Weare, slaughtered, on the 1 7th a pig nine months and two weeks old, bred and fed bv him.

whtott wetgnea 17 soore 4 ids. a month sinoe the same person slaughtered the dam of the above, weighing the extraordinary weight of 32 soore. WEINGTON. This deliehtful little, plaoe was enlivened, on Monday evening laBt, by a ball being given by the-young men of the village, in tne large room ac ine resilience oi mr, Benjamin Derham. The apartment was beautifully decorated with shrubs and evergreens, and well iigntea up tor tne aion.

The whole of the arrangements were under the manage ment of Messrs. Frederick Lawrence and Evans, and did them great oredit. The merry dance waB kept up with great spirit till a late hour, ana on tne lair sex retiring tney expressed themselves highly delighted with their evening's amusement. Knteht'a band was in attendance, and played several polkaB, quadrilles, and country dances, not forgetting- "Pop goes the WeaBel. IX is luuy expected tutu uuuiuur utm wui ub giveu by the same partieB in the course of a month on a larger soale.

CARDIFF. Chiid Neglect A female, living at Penylau, Hhrmt two miles from Cardiff, had been engaged to nurse an illegitimate child, to whom some person had given the names of John Fender, ine payment ior hb Buppuiii ueiug iu nucuiD, she brought the child to Cardiff, to its grandmother, who resides in Frederick-street. She deolined to take charge of the poor creature, and the nnrse left it in the passage, where it was accidentally discovered by a sergeant of police, as he went his roundB. This happened on Friday se'nnight, when the weather was exceedingly inolement. The officer removed the ohild from its exposed condition, had it placed in bed, and Bent for a medical gentleman.

The infant was five months old, and showed symptoms of approaohing dissolution. It soon afterwards expired, and, in due course, an inquest was held on the body. The fiiiresoinfr facts are correctly stated, but ooiild any one gueos the verdipt of an enlightened jury "Died from Natural Uaueea, accoieraieu oy uegiecu Young Men's Christian Association This society, which we noticed last week, is likely to be productive of the best results. For a considerable time baok Cardiff, though numbering: more than inhabitants, has been destitute of any literary institution, The Athenaum expired about twelve months baok, and a very excellent collection of books, the remains of the society, have since been locked up, inaccessible, to all. Since Young Men's Christian Association has been mooted, the hitherto apathetic well-wishers to the old Athe- nsurn have bestirred themselves.

Disinclined to the formation of a body that might partake too strictly of the clerical character to be consonant with an institution for general literary or sninntiflo miroose3. a few of the most influential of them have had a meeting to consider the propriety of making the Young wnn's nhristian Association a for oome body of the nature of a meohanios' institution. It is expected that if the parties on both-sides reoonoile their respective notionB, the clergymen, who are the promoters of the present movement, may amalgamate with the laymen. In suoh a case there iB a tolerable library that oould be seoured to advantage for all. Caution to Sportsmen.

a lew aays ago a yoang man named Pollen, clerk to a broker at the docks, went out in the Penarth roads in a boat, for the purpose of shooting wild-fowl, whiu in thA ant. nf ffattine out of the boat he drew the fowling- piece, with the muzzle towards him, from underneath the thwarts OI the OOat. lao lujiueuiawij uiovuaigcu and its contents penetrated his right arm, just below the shoulder. The shots lodged near the shoulder bone, and the unfortunate young man was removed to the infirmary, where he now lies under the oare of surgioal skill. Board of Health A oommittee recently formed to ascertain the duties of the surveyor have defined the duties of that offloer in suoh a luold manner that, if they can be oarried out, the town of Cardiff must soon assume a more healthy oondi- thnn it has hitherto enioved.

Ever? house is to be visited in succession by the surveyor to ascertain if the instructions of the officer of health he tuny carnea out. it is caicuiareu mat, within a very short time, every house in the town will have been submitted to the sorutiny of an officer, who will have no option but to enforoe the regulations of the board. It is more than probable that the inhabitants will set their houses in order at onoe, when they know that the old adage of "every Englishman's home being his castle," ban be no longer relied upon as a reason for accumulating filth within the precincts of their domiciles. NEWPORT. Funeral of Captain Ethelred Hawkins.

On Tuesday the remains of Captain Hawkins, barrabk-mas-ter of Newport barraoks, were interred in the burial-gronnd of Malpas church, near Newport. The veteran gentleman died on the loth. He was late of the 22nd regiment, served a long time in the East Indies, and for lOyears on the ooaat of Africa. In 1342 he was appointed to his office at Newport, and had gained the eBteem of a number of inhabitants. A large con.

nnnrun nf nemnnn assembled to witness the imposing procession no it. nrnoeaded from the barraoks to the churchyard. The following was the order of the PROCESSION. 100 Rank and file, with reversed arms Band of the 1st Royals W. W.

Morgan, the Rev. D. IsaaoB, of Malpas Mr. John Palmer, undertaker Lieut. Carter The corpse 9ffh Effllenesae Lieut.

Bredun 1HE W)KME Lieut. Coles Surgeon asBlstant-surgeon of regiment and Mr J. J. Nicholas 48 Bank and rile 8 Officers Freeemasona and friends. Cobonee'b Inquest.

On Wednesday W1 Brewer, held on inmisnt. at. tha Moulders' Arms, on the bodies of John Reset ter, aged 12 years, and JameB Rossiter, aged 9 years and 6 months, who were sons of two brotherslabourers, living on the Marshes road, Newpoi and who met with their death under the following oircumstances On Monday afternoon they were Kicking a turnip on tne ice on iuc iuii.ri.-station of the Pontypool railway. They were about 30 feet from the shore, the ice was thin, and the water very deep. The younger boy went towards the other, the ice broke, and the elder lad fell into the water.

The other little fellow then went to give assistance and the ioe broke under him and he fell in also. Mr.JohnReeB, who lives near the spot and saw the ooourrence, got a boat whioh was nearly full of water and bailed the water out of it, and by breaking the ice reached the spot in a quarter of an hour. He dragged the elder boy out and had him put into a warm bath, but to no avail. He then went and dragged for the brother, but could not find him. On the following morning Mr.

James Tagway found the body. Verdict, "Accidentally Drowned." Death op Charles Rodney Morgan, M.P This worthy and muoh respected young gentleman departed this life at Marseilles, on Saturday, the Hits aged 25 years. He had been residing for some months past on the Continent, in oonsequenoe of ill health. He was the, eldest son of Sir Charles Morgan, of Tredegar-park, near Newport, Monmouthshire. By his demise, a vacancy ocours in the representation of Brecon.

Newport Cattms-makket, Jan. 18. The supply of fat oattle was extensive for the aeason, there being, several pens of sound fat Bheep; together with a limited number of stook sheep, ewes, and wethers, whioh were intended to be keptround the year but owing to tbe wet season in the low countries, the sheep have got the bane, or the rot, consequently the farmers are forced to maKessies.oiMie nuceji oan set offered, trom nvo euiuiugn following were the prices 60s, to 60s. per owt; mutton, rtrZZSZ Si, -dkvl-Mr. H.

M. Partridge BtraW. ID D0H1DK8, BV, vn. v' ---J- SL frS horses Mr GrahamofferediMr. B.

Palmef traps and horses SeV Eml. were gio circle of his friends, amounting to nearly lOOsuests. It was held at the Wellington hotel; in this town, on Wednesday evening, and the dancing was kept up with great spirit to a late hnnr. The sunner was'servprf im in stvle whf ah reflected sreat oredit on Mrs. Morgan, WICK.

Seasonable Benevolence. Mrs. Mavberv. of the Boyd Forge, has during thb late inclement weather, distributed several tons of coal to the poor of Wick and Abson. WELLS A miblio meetins has been held, pursuant to a requisition, respectably signed, which was presented to the mayor, to take into consideration me destitute state ot tne poor, owing to the high prioeof provisions, and tbe unusual severity of the and a committee of gentlemen has been appointed to visit tbe different districts of the several parishes, and to obtain subscriptions towards mitigating the distress.

We are happy to say that upwards of 250 has been collected, and about 1000 Individuals have been relieved by having bread and coal sold to them at half-price. We are sorry to add, also, that, spite of these kind and humane exer tions, tne larders or several ot cne reapeciapie innamtanis oi this city have been broken into and robbed of their contents. On Thursday last an accident of a serious nature was likely to occur here to three yonng ladies and a gentleman in a dog cart. They had just left tbe Mitre inn, in this city, and Baa arrived as far as the lower part ot High-street, when the horse shied at a herring-barrel which stood at the aide of the road, and immediately got into a full gallop, throwing out two of the young ladies who were sitting behind. Continuing his career, he upBet the vehiole, breaking off the shafts and throwing the other lady and gentleman out entirely under the oarriage.

The horse having extricated himself, again went off at full speed, till be ran into the Antelope yard. Weare happy to state that neither of the parties was seriously injured. WESTON-SUPER-MARE. Dreadful Caseof Stabbing. On Monday evening last a young man named Joseph Wilcox, Bon of Mr.

Thomas' Wilcox, a respectable builder of this town, was Blabbed in the baok by a person named Thos. Bad-man, a fly-driver. It appears that a jealousy exiBted in Bad-man's mind, relative to a young woman whose affections he sought to gain, but who gave her company to Wilcox. On the evening in question Badman went to the shop of Mr. Wood, in High-street, and purchased a large-sized knife, and proceeded to the vicinity of the house where the girl resided, in Oxford-street.

About an hour afterwards Wilcox was proceeding to the house, in company with a Bister of the young woman; When Badman suddenly rushed in front of them, Baying to Wilcox, your eyes, I will do for you." He immediately threw one arm round Wllcox'a and thrust tbe knife he had. purohaBed into his baok. The wound is about 1 inohes long and 3J inches deep. Wilooxwas at onoe taken to Mr. Jones's surgery, where his, wound was dressed, after whioh he was conveyed home in a fly.

Information was given to the police, and in about an hour afterwards Constables Parsoiis and Beed apprehended Badman. The knife was found the following morning in a garden close by where the crime was committed. On Wednesday Messrs. Synge and Emery, magistrates of this division, attended Wilcox, and took his deposition, after whioh the prisoner was fully committed to Wilton gaol for trial at thenext county assize. From inquiries made last evening, we were sorry to hear that poor Wiloox was not favourably progressing.

Proposed new Church Our esteemed rector, Arohdeaoon Law, has iBBued a very feeling appeal in behalf of a new ohuroh, to be called Christ Cburoh, and which will be ereoted on a pieoe of land near Camden-town, and adjacent to the hamlet of Ash-combe. The bishop of the diocess has expressed his consent and approval, and already about 2500 have been subscribed towardB the building-fund. Henry Davias, has most liberally given an acre of land for a site, and' 100 guineas towards the ereotion of tbe edifice. Mechanics' Institution. On Tuesday evening last Mr.

H. Broomfield delivered a very instructive leoture to tbe members of the institute, at the Town-hall, Thesnbject was Man, and the progress of the human mind." The lecture gave muoh satisfaction to the members. On Tuesday evening next Mr. HiU will leoture on Australia." Scene in a Church On tbe publication of the banns of marriage at the village church at Hutton, hetfr Weston-super-Mare, on Sunday last, between a young farmer of the parish and his intended bride, the congregation were somewhat alarmed from their propriety by a gentleman rising and saying, I enter my solemn protest against the marriage of the' parties whose names have been called. The would-be bridegroom is already under promise of marriage to another respectable young Woman, and who has a prior claim upon him." It appears that the whistler at the plough courted for some years the former sohoolmistress of the village, but oh her removal to a distant part of the country he became bo enamoured of the pretty face of her suocessor, that after a few months' intimacy he popped the question, and was accepted.

Beside the pubheexporf noticed, the faithless swain, it 1b said, will shortly be subjeoted to an action for breach of promise of marriage. TIYEBTON. Fisino AT the Apple-Tebes Amongst the oustoms observed at this festive season oi tne yearin uevon, this practice is kept up with the greatest hospitality. On Twotfth it. in misrnmarv for the farmer to leave his own fireside, aocompanied by the rustios in bis employ, armed with guns and blunderbusses, presenting an appearance whioh, at other times, would create alarm.

Thus armed they prooeed to an adjoining orobard, where is selected one of the largest and most fruitful of the apple-trees, round which they Btand, and offer up their invocations in the following quaint doggrel rhyme: "Jlere's to thee Old Apple Tree I Whence thou mav'st bud And whence thou may'st bear. Apples enow Hats full! -Caps full 1 Bushels, bushels, sacks full, And my pockets full too 1" Hurrah Hurrah 1 The oider-jug is then pasBed round, and with many a hearty shout the party are on tneir guns, onargea wicu puwaer uniy, amidst the branches, sometimes frightening the owl from ms midnight haunt. With confident hopes they return to the farm-house, and are refused admittance, in spite of all weather, till some lucky wight guesses the peculiar roast the maidens are Drenarine for their comfort. This done, all enter, and soon right merrily the cheerful glass goes round. The person who gains admission receives the honour of being "king for the evening," and till a late hour he reigns amiciBt tun ana jomcy.

The oustom is one of great antiquity. The Rev. J. A. James is reported to be the late Rev, William Jay's exeoutor, with special reference to.his literary remains.

Fatal Gijn Accidents. A. melancholy accident occurred a few days since at the village of Little Modbury, in' Devonshire, which has resulted in the death of a young gentleman of respectable connexions. It appears that Mr. Ebenezer Lethbridge, son of Mr.

Richard Letbbridge, of tbat village, bad taken out a gun for the purpose of, shooting rabbits. On his return he went into one of the out-houses, and it is supposed that while he was plaoing the gun down it exploded. The whole of the contents were lodged in the tipper part of his left thigh. He waB immediately removed into tbe house by one of the labourers on the estate, and every attention was paid to him, but without effebt. The unfortunate youth gradually sank till tbe following morning, when he expired in excruciating agonies.

A similar accident, of a like fatal character, has also occurred during jthe past week at Tiverton. A young man who was temporarily in tne employ oi mr. ioie as a groom, went out shooting with his master's gun. On his return, being afraid that he Bhould be Been with the gun, he placed it in some laurel bushes, and while removing it some time afterwards the trigger unfortunately became entangled, and the whole, of the contents were discharged through his abdomen, killing him on the Bpot A still more melanoholy case occurred on Friday laBt. Lieut.

Hawkins, of her Majesty's ship Impregnable, was rowed up the Tsmar by a waterman, named Algar, for tbe purpose of shooting. At about noon Algar pointed out a heron, and as Mr. Hawkins was preparing to fire the gun accidentally went off, sending the contents into the body of the unfortunate Algar, who died a few days afterwards in consequence ofjhe injuries he then received. At the inquest held on the body the jury returned a veraioi oi acciucuiui uotuu. fi a Qror.T.'R Ttt.ttstrated Family Paper.

Weekly Circu lation Ttio Hundred, Thousand, and still rapidly on the rncrease.Tti& First MonUlIV COnRlStmg OI Uive jsuiauura, uuuueuiuo Wrapper, price Sixpence, will be ready February 1st. Tills Part will consist oi forty Pages, the same size as the Illustrated London News. Jne lollowing spioncua -iiiuatrawujia win ua cuiunmou iu from "The Arctic Crusoe" A Merry Christmas-Turkish and Egyptian Fleets A Happy New Year Barge, of the Sultan Log AiMnXZXrTtnarinn p.nRtumpsPnrt.rflit.H of Prince Paskewltch and Prince Menschikoff Ancient Kalmouc Encampment Group of Bul-Earlans Jassy. Moldavia Turkish Races Moldavian Costumes- Columbus taking Possession of the Island of St. Salvador General D'HUliers and Staff-Kussian Troops-Hands and Paws Railway Omrdbus-Scena from "Woman's love "View of the Bosphorus Egyptian Recralts Portraits of Redsohid Pacaa ana Omar Pacha Crochet.

Pattern WallacWan Melon-seller, Schoolmaster, and Barber Attack on the Turkish Flotilla at Sinoper-The Turkish Fleetin the Bay of Bojugdere Schnmla, the Head-quarters of the Turkish Army 'A'wenty Microscopic uojecie lew or uguuruu, xaie ui and all Booksellers -(By THE BARROW RESERVOIR. To the Editor of The Bristol Mercury. SlE A correspondent of the Bristol Times and Felix Farley's under the slsnature of having expressed some anxiety in reference to the supply of water to the city of BriBtol, in oonseauenoe or ending me tesesruu ompty, whilst undergoing Some repairs, I amraaeated.by the director!) state that oltlzena of Bristol; need not be' under "any alaroa on the subject, as the Barrow reservoir was formed fox; the storage of water to supply the city during the Bummer months in cases of drought, and that the supply to the city is how, and has been fpr weeks: post, copiously made through the mai pipes, which oould not see, direct from the company's springs at Chewton, Harptree, and Barrow. I am, sir, your obedient servant, Chas. Wm.

Bbaogb, Secretary. Water-Works-office, Bristol; January 1854. To the Editor oj The Bristol Mercury. Sir I wish, through the Mercurj, to oall the attention of the public to the danger: persons are exposed to for want of bridges over tbe Gloucester and Bristol line of railway. There are two patbB in the neighbourhood of Fishponds one called Hookey's fane, the field-path that we at present very dangerous to footpaBBengers'.

On one of them', on the 2nd 1854, an aged mail was 'Unfortunately killed, and shortly after gerson was in great danger it is, therefore, very desirable that ridges should be thrown over these roads, in order to relieve foot passengers from danger for the future. It is understood a petition to parliainentiB meditated, unless something be immediately done in the matter. Yours, respectfully, Veritas. IS; 1854. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.

TheDuke of Beaufort's Hounds will meet oh Mondav next. at Trouble-iioti'se Wednesday, at Friday, at Dauntsey-tumpiKe ana saiuraay, at, lormarion at ill. The Bath Subscription Staghounds will meet on Tuesdaynext, at LsnsdoWn i Thursday, at Westbury at 114 Mr. Asaheton Smith's Hounds will meet on Monday next, at Tedworth-kennelB Tuesday, at Manningford; Wednesday, atNorman-oourti Thursday, at Ham Ashley Friday, at South-grove i land Saturday, at Winterslow at U. Thn Tlvnrfnn Foxhounds will meat on Mondav nml.

at the Kennel and Thursday, at Petton, near Bampton-at 10J. The will meet on Tuesday next, at- Cerne-hill and Friday; at Stoke-oomnion at 11. rr-. Trl JJnlllf I 4O0 (WG ruAuuuuuo uicab 11VJ.V at Marston inn; Thursday; and at Cogley at loj. The T.Mlhnrv Honndfi will meat on Mondav next, at Nowent and: Thursday, at Ham-bridge-at Tne woroesterBmre iiounus win meei on uonaay next, ai Crowlfe; Taesday, at Wltleyi; Thursday, at the Plymouth and Way, at Severn well factory references can be given.

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First-rate reference given, and security, if required. Address to A. A Bristol Mercury-Offlce. LP APPRENTICE Wanted to the Sailmaking Business; a respeotable Youth Apply to Mr. JAMES DONOVAN, 3, Cathay-parade, near RedcliffChnrch, Bristol, i TWO OUT DOOR APPRENTICES Wanted to the General Furnishing Ironmongery Business, in one of the first City Establishments active Youths.

Premiums required. Bristol Meroury-Office. PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Wanted by a Chemist and Druggist, in an old-established Business, a well-educated Youth as an Apprentice. For particulars apply to Mr.

JOHN MERREIT, High-street, Swindon, Wilts. COMMISSION AGENTS Wanted for the Sale of Wines and Spirits Mercury-Offlce. 18 RAPER. Wanted, in the Country, an evnei-lennad HAND: a knowledee ot the Woollen Department indispensable. A competent and well-conducted person would find this a permanent situation.

References must be unexceptionable. Also, an APPRENTICE to the Drapery and Grocery Trades. A 1, Bristol Mercury-Offlce. "fc TILLINERS FEMALE DRAPERS, l.v'JL Wanted, in the Country, to make herself useful at the nnnnta. nil oooiat in tho Millinerv.

a YOIINfi PERSON one whose references will, in every respect, prove satisfactory will find a comfortaoie uome. a a jansioi meroury-uuice. nnEA-DEALESS. Wanted, in course of a JL Month, by a trustworthy MarrledirMan, aged 32, the Mannoement nf n. Business in the above line 14 years' ex perience.

Apply to "A Mr. Furneant's, 35, John-street, uevonpori. VOUNG MAN Wanted, who has a knowledge JL of Town, to take charge cf a Horse and Cart. He must be industrious and sober, and have served in a like capacity be fore. No one Out with an unquescionaoiy gooa ennraccer neeu apply.

Wages, 17s. per Week. Bristol Mercnry-Offlce. ASSISTANTS. Wanted, an active, intelligent Youna Man, of real business habits.

He must be a correct reckoner and ready penman, and make himself generally useful. Apply to DYKE Monmouth. TAY TRADE. Wanted, a thorough good CUTTER, who will have oonstant Employment. Also, a Lad, from Fourteen to Sixteen Years of Age, as an APPRENTICE, who will have an opportuity of learning every branch of the Trade.

No Premium required, but wages given. Apply to GEORGE ANGRIDGE Bristol. EAKERS. Wanted Two MEN, Fore and Second Hands. Waxes 20s.

and 14s Bristol Mercury-Office. Co 3 TINMEN. Wanted immediately, a good steady Man in the above Branch: full and constant employment giveu with good wages. Apply to Mr. W.

W. UUUMtSB, ironmonger, yjrewKerue, oomeraeu FRENCH POLISHER Wanted, who understands his business likewise a MAHO GANY CHAIR -MAKER, and a few General CABINETMAKERS. Apply to Mr. CHARLES FULLER, Cabinet-Maker, Upholsterer, 231, High-street, Swansea. 141 FELLMONGERS.

Wanted, a steady, active iWATsr. nf onnrl character, to attend Markets, purchase sirinn and oimprintonrl the Fellmoncerins Department. APOlv to fcriSU. HiUMUilUS xannera, priupur t.utact. neu TAILORS.

Wanted, a Person competent to r.TTT for n. resneutnble Bespoke Trade steady and in dustrious. Part of his time would be occupied in Sewing. None need apply without a good reference as to oharaoter and ability. -Appl in own handwriting, Btating age and salary required, tO it.

AlSBJi vmyei, Juioicj. WORKING ATCHMAJilSKB. Wanted, immediately, a respeotable Young Man, un married, in the above line. Batistactory rererence requirea. A liberal Salary will be given to a good Workman.Mr, SHERBORNE, Commercial-house, Aberdare, Glamorganshire.

ANTED, a Person of good address to SOT.TfUT ORDERS, in the West of Eneland and South Wales, for some valuable Works now publishing by Mesars. A. TWilIarton Co. A liberal commission or fixed salary will be given, Apply, personally or by letter, to Mr. TIN-PLATE WORKER.

A good, steady Hand may prooure a permanent situation on application toR. PARDOE, Aberdare. HPRAVELLER Wanted to take the South 'Wales ground for a Wholesale House in Bristol. A Knowledge of tho Welsh Language' will be esteemed a qualification, nnBlrlniH aflRftntifl! HofereUCeS aUQ SeCUriW required. Apply to JACKSON, GARRARD, and NEALE7 Aooountants, Bridge-parade, Bristol.

TORISTOL CONSERVATOIRE, JO OF MUSIC, 22, PORTLAND -SQUARE. Wanted. Six Strone LADS, from Twelve Years ofAge, who would like to Learn to Play the Double Bass. Also, Six Little BOYS, between Eight and Ten, who would like to Learn to Beat the Drum. Instruction Gratis.

Apply, on or before the 1st of February, direct to M. B. V. D. MARK, Dr.B.C.M., 22, Portland-Square.

TO VIEW-CANVASSERS. A favourable opportunity offers for several active Men of good character to obtain Subscribers for New First-class WORKS, jUBt published by Messre. George Virtue and Company. For further particulars apply to Mr. C.

YORSTON, Art-Journal-Office, Pembroke-street, Portland-square, Bristol, any time after Tuesday next. Strong active YOUTH Wanted. 94 COOK A good PLAIN COOK Wanted in a quiet Family in the Country she must be not less than 30 years of age, and of unexceptionable oharaoter a steady Servant will meet with every by letter, addressed Box 390, Post-Office. Bristol. wwuyMr, fTOUSEMAID Wanted, who thoroughly "or "oris, age not under 25 ane must oe a good plain Needlewoman, of active habits, and able to produce HEALING'S, Grocer, Kingsdown.

CLERK or WAREHOUSEMAN. Wanted, by a respeotable Young Man, a situation as above, or any other where industry, ability, and integrity are required. Unexceptionable referenoe. Bristol Mercnry. Offloe.

a 2 CLERK or SECRETARY. The Burial Board of the Parishes of Newport and Saint Woollos, in the county of Monmouth, require a CLERK, who must devote his whole time to the duties of the offloe, which duties will comprise the keeping of the accounts and registers, reoeivingorders for funerals, the general superintendence of the cemetery, and suoh other: matters as the Board: may reoulre, Salary 80 par annum, with a House. Applications, with tsHmrminio sent to -H. J. DAVIS, Honorary -Secretary, Newport Moijmouthsbite, on or before tb.e.

3Ut day gf jattuafy, PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. WAn. amannntahln snd nell-edneated YOUtO, as an Out-door APPRENTICE to a Chemist and Druggist. Apply to HENRY HOGG, Berkeley-place, -Clifton. i2 CtLERK Wanted in a Shipbroker's Office.

A Yohntr Man. nn who has been used to the Business preferred. Address Post-Office. BriBtol. WAREHOUSEMAN AND PORTER Won ai In a whniooulB Hat-Establishment T.

Bristol Mercury-Office, stating age, salary, where last employed ANTED to Borrow immediately, upona lean for fine Year. AddIv. if bv letter pre-paid, to GEORGE TUCKER, Small-Street-Court, Bristol SERVANT OF ALL WORK Wanted She mnst ha ahta tn do Plain Cooking, and produce good to Mrs. J. W.

BOBBETT, West-street. WANTED immediately, for a permanency, in sn Dintrict. a respectable, steady, active and experienced CLERK, who is well acquainted with Poor. Law Union Accounts, and competent to oonduct the Business of a Union Clerk and Clerk to a County Court. He must be able to prepare each of these accounts for the audit without the assistance of the Principal.

Salary 89 per annum. The moat undeniable references as to character and ability will be required, and security to a small amount. Letters addressed LEX, Noyes's Library, Chippenham, Wilts. ARCHED CELLAR Wanted, Warm and Drv. capable of containing 20 to 30 Pipes Wine in the neighbourhood of Queen -square.

Also, an experienced CELLAR MAN. Apply at No. 63, Queen-square. MORNING GOVERNESS. A Yountr Ladv.

fully comnetent to orive instruction in French, Music, and Drawing, together with the usual routine of an English education, is desirous of procuring a MORNING ENGAGEMENT in the vicinity of Redland or Clifton Address, if ost-omce, iceaiana. a SITUATION Wanted, by a young Married Man of zood address, as CLERK, Collector, Timekeensr or any place where trust is required; has a general knowledge of business, and good references. 38, Mercury-Office, 2 SITUATION Wanted, by a Young Man, ase 21, as PORTER in a Warehouse, or to take charse of a horse and chaise. Good oharacter from the gentleman whom he is about leaving. Direct Wilts.

lit premisses to 5e tu TO BE LET, in a large Manufacturing Town, a BUTCHER'S BUSINESS. Satisfactory reasons given for leaving the -Address to Post-Office, Frame, somerset. au HALF A HOUSE. The Advertiser wishes to meet with a party willing to join, on mutual terms, in Renting a House, desirably situated. Rent 35.

Apply to H.TBristol Meroury-Office. TWO YOUNG MEN may be accommodated with LODGING, with or without Board, within Ten minutes' walk of the Post-Office. Address Post-Office, Park-street. CLIFTON. One or Two Gentlemen can be accommodated with BOARD and LODGING, on moderate terms.

Address Bristol Mercury-Oflioe. TO BE LET, from Lady -Day next, a commodious DWELLING-HOUSE and sundry Outhouses, with about Seven Acres of excellent Orchard and Pasture LAND, now in the occupation of Dr. Wasbrougli, situate at YATTON, Somerset, within Five Minutes' Walk of the Yatton and Clevedon-road-Station on the Bristol and Exeter Railway. For particulars inquire (if by letter, post-paid) of BISHOP GREGORY, Locklng-road, Weston-super-Mare. TO MILLINERS, To be LET, and entered upon immediately, in tbe flourishing town of SWINDON, an old-established STRAW-BONNET, MILLI-NERY, and DRESS-MAKING BUSINESS, established upwards of Fifteen Years, and doing a good trade.

The Shop has a good plate-glass front, and every convenience for carrying on an extensive trade. Rent and Taxes moderate. For further particulars apply to Messrs. D. W.

FRANCIS and No. 4, Bridge-street, Bristol. TO BE LET, on Lease or otherwise, EAGLE'S BUSH-HOUSE, near NEATH, Glamorgan shire, with Outhouses, Garden, and about Thirty Acres of good rasiure ana nay joiu delivered iree. a urmture, Stock, Cow, Sheep (of the new Leicester breed), Hay, maj be had at PENCAIRA PASTURE FIELDS, adjoining, containing about Sixteen Acres, more or less. Also, Shooting Game or Sporting over the whole Estate may be had.

Apply to Messrs. ISAAC COOKE SONS, Solicitors, Bristol; or H. E. EVANS, Fig-Tree-court, Temple, London. GRIFFIN INN, ST.

MICHAEL'S HILL. MR. ALEXANDER is instructed to LET immediately, the above well-known and excellent PUBLIC-HOUSE, possessingStabling, Skittle-alley, and Green, good Brewhouse and Cellarage, Billiard-room, and every requirement for the business, and occupying a most commanding position. The Furniture and Effects to be taken at a valuation, Coming-in about 250. For particulars apply to Mr.

ALEXANDER, Appraiser, Auction-Rooms, 49, Broad-street, Bristol CAPITAL TAVERN AND SPIRIT VAULTS. R. ALEXANDER is instructed to LET one of tbe most desirably situated TAVERNS in the city of Bristol, the present occupier, who has kept it for 25 Years, retiring from business. The Furniture and other Effects to be taken at a valuation Coming-in about 250. For particulars apply to Mr.

ALEXANDER, Appraiser Auction-Rooms, 49, Broad-street, Bristol. ISMALL- STREET, TO BE LET, and entered upon immediately, No. IS, SMALL-STREET, the Premises lately occupied as the Office of The Bristol Times Newspaper. Inquire at the FREE PUBLIC-HOUSE. To be LET with immediate possession, or on tbe 25th of March Next, the old-established and well-accustomed Huuat cauea tne swan, situate in the HUrU-STitii.

BERKELEY, Gloucestershire. The.Fnraiture, Brewing Utensils, Stock, to he taken at a valuation Coming-in from 150 to 200. The cause of the present proprietor relinquishing the same is in consequence of taking to a Farming Business. For further particulars apply to Mr. LEGGE, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Berkeley Dated Jan.

12, 185. LYMOUTH. To be LET, an 'Old-Established PUBLIC-HOUSE, doing a good business, situatedinoneof the principal thoroughfares in the town of Plymouth, known as" Helmert Wine ana Spirit Vaults." Coming-in moderate. For particulars apply on the Premises to F. HELMEE, High-street, Plymouth.

DESIRABLE COUNTRY RESIDENCE. To be LET, Lady-Day next, WOODSIDE-COTTAGE, delightfully situated on the Road from Clevedon to Portishead, and within One Mile of Portishead Church. Coach-house, two-stalled Stable, and Outbuildings, and about Four Acres of Land, now in the occupation of W. Buckle; Esq. For particulars apply to Mr: F.

8HIPTON, Solicitor, Nicholas-street, Bristol; or Mr. JOHN PEARCE', Bristol Hotel, Clevedon. 47 ST. To Gr E's, Somersetshire, To be LET. fromLadv-Dav 1854.

Tithe.free. LODWAY- FARM, adjoining the river Avon, and within Six Miles of Bristol, in a Ring-fence a. b. p. Containing of Pasture and Orchard, with Homestead 113 1 4 Arable is 0 38 128 2 2 63 3 22 And Half-yearly Pasture Summer Laud (from Candlemas to Lammas) 192 1 24 This Farm is well worthy the attention of Dairy Farmers.

Also. HAPPERTON-FARM. on the Hieh Road from Bristol to Portishead, containing ot pasture ana urcnara, witn a. e. p.

Homestead 48 1 11 Arablefof which 25a. 3r. lp. is in Wraxall parish) 76 2 9 Wood 1 3 20 126 3 0 This Farm is worthy the attention of Arable Farmers. Both Farms have valuable Rights on the Wharf and Broken Common, containing 213 Acres.

ITnr nnrtffmlarfl and nlnna nf Lha'nmo antn iw- tp OAK, St. George's, Somereet, Bristol BLACKWOOD, MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO INNKEEPERS AMD OTHERS. To be LET. that nld-eshahliahpii nniif Mpunt a t.

raw well known as the CARPENTERS' ARMS, now and for the las' twenty-five years in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Jones, who is fiving it up in consequence of having undertaken another usiness, which requires all his attention; This is an opportunity which rarely occurs for any active oouple to embark their capital, as there is no other Commercial iiuuoo iu me iieiguoournooa. it is situatea close oy tne iraiu-road side, within eight miles of Tredegar Iron-Works, is replete with every convenience, bas an excellent Brewhouse, Coachhouse, Stabling, there ore also two societies attached the one numbering about 200, and the other, an Odd Fellows' Lodge, of about 70 members. The Furniture, Fixtures, and Stock, the whole of whioh are of the best description, and suitable for the House, to be token at a fair valuation.

The In-coming will be from 400 to 450. For particulars and to view the Premises apply, to WILLIAM JONES, on the Premises; or to Mr. H. it: PARTRIDGE, Auctioneer, House and Estate Agent, Newport, Monmonthshire. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BQOT and SHOE MAKERS.

To be DISPOSF.D OF. aanital BUSINESS, in the above Line, whioh han Wv, Aon-ioA for many years lucratively by the Proprietor. The Premises are situated in a leading thoroughfare in the city of Bristol, are spaoiouB, well lit, and ventilated; the Shop is capacious, neat, at moderate. The Goodwill reasonably low, the Stook can be reduced at pleasure, and the Fixtures taken at a valuntirm tw further partteulMFand ffi Auctioneer, House and EstaM Agent, and Public Accountant, St. Nioholas.Chambers, Bristol.

TO COACH -BUILDERS OTHERS. To ba TYIRPnaiivn ff? -oTTaTWRSS J. hne now oarried on by Mr. John, Williams, Corf- 1 peuiuinsrer, luKesuer or separate, with tne wu'-otthe Manufactured and Unmanufactured STOCK, TOOIa, he being about to retire from the same. The MANUFAC- wi una jritijiiiu.oiiO, muiumpg a good Dwelling-nousw be LET, with or without Lease, Personal animation for tioulars or to view the whole, or letters eeekina further information, ftOTQ principals qaly, may qb addressee! tolir, For the accommodation and convenience of the at T.AST WffiKTT flF THE! PANTOMIME.

LAST WEEK OF MONS. DESAKAIS, HIS TKOUPE OF DOGS ABU Xa. A JUVENILE NIGHT on THURSDAY EVENING, when the PANTOMIME will be performed First. r- The FINAL' PERFORMANCE of the PANTOMIME is nxeu. ior j.j&jlls.&x, (jtuiuaiy klu.

On MONDAY, January 23rd, The Performance will commence with the admired Play of MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. To be succeeded by The DOGS MONKEYS, and PANTOMIME. OnTUESDAY, January 24th, Will be Presented Morton's Favourite Comedy (in 3 Acts) of SPEED THE PLOUGH. After which Mons, Desabais's DOGS MONKEYS, PANTOMIME. On WEDNESDAY, January 25th, FOB THE BENEFIT OF HONS.

DESARA1S, KATHER1NE PETEUCHIO, Mons. Desabais's Wonderful Troupe of DOGS and MONKEYS, And the PANTOMIME. On THURSDAY, January 26th, GRAND JUVENILE NIGHT, When the Performances will commence with THE PANTOMIME. To be followed by the DOGS and MONKEYS And concluding with THE MIDDY ASHORE. On FRIDAY, January 27th, Will be presented, as performed at Windsor-Castle, THE HONEYMOON The DOGS and MONKEYS, fdr the Last Time And the Final Performance of the PANTOMIME.

ASSEMBLY-ROOMS, Prince's Street, BRISTOL. FIFTH WEEK OF PROFESSOR BUCK'S UNRIVALLED ENTERTAINMENT! On MONDAY. 23. under the distinauished natronase cf the MAYOR, J. G.

SHAW, and every Evening (excepi Saturday; during me weeK, anu, uy uesnc, jc ubuiuuuuh Mid-Day Performance, every SATURDAY until further Notice Doors open at Half-past Seven, to commence at Eight; and on Saturday Morning, at Half-past One, to commence a Two o'clook. Front Seats, Second Seats, Is. Gallery, 8d. Children Half-Price. TloketB and places may be seoured at the Rooms, from Elevei; till One o'clock, and at the Professor's residence, 57, Queen's sq Professor BUCK will aroear in his Mystic Laboratory, anr give his Inimitable Representations of CabalisticrPhenomena, Automaton wonaers, ana iueuuumuui, vueuuuui, uicutnv, tural, and Magnetic Magic, and Modern MiraoleB and Wonders In consequenoe of numerous applications, the Professor will introduce his Extraordinary and Inexhaustible Bottle to con olude with the Mysterious Disappearance of Three Persons.

VTM. COOKE'S SlRCUS ROYAL, NORTH STREET. BRISTOL. Sole Proprietor, Mr. W.

COOKE, Lessee of Astley's Royal Amphitheatre, London. Manager Mr. HENRY COOKE. Residence, 7, Frichard-Btreet. ANOTHER GREAT CHANGE OF PERFORMANCE.

Extraordinary Equestriain announcement for MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, January 28rd, 24th, and 25th. Mr wrr.T.TAM COOKE beers most resnectivelv to tender his grateful acknowledgments to the Gentry of Bristol and its VlOinity ior cue exuiieu puLiuungu lunb uw uceu unaiucu arartia the Establishment since the oneniner. and more narticu- larlv for tbe rapturous and enthusiastic reception whioh for the rianchrer. Miss Kate Cooke. He further bees to add.

that during his sojourn it is his intention to present to his numerous patrons the, most varied and brilliant galaxy of talent ever witnessed in a provincial Circus, and which no other Manager in Europe can offer (being possessed of numerous advantages), 'as Sole Lessee and Manager of Astley's, Europe's Premier Theatre, the real source from whence all sterling novelty springs, will, he feels fully confident, enable him to realise bis statement. Engagement for Ten Nights of that great and acknowledged ttvuunte, Mr. ALFRED COOKE (Europe's Star Rider), Also, his Daughter, MISS EMILY COOKE (the World's Wonder). First Time of a New Hippodramatio Sporting Extravaganza, entitled, this uuuJUJNUix siruMTBM.ais. t52J" On MONDAY EVENING.

23rd 1854. the Perform. ancewillbeby desire and under the immediate Patronage of W. H. G.

LANGTON. M.P.- On SATURDAY NEXT, Jan. 2Bth, a Grand MORNING PERFORMANCE will take place, commencing preoiseiy at TWO O'CIOCK. Doors open at Seven o'olook, Performance to commence at Half-past precisely. T)res Rnxen.28.: UDner Boxes.

Is. 6d. Pit. Gallerv. 6d.

Half-price to Boxes and Pit only, at Nine; Children under Twelve Years oi Age, Half-Price to the Pit and Boxes from the commencement. EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION PUBLIC-ROOMS, BROADMEAD. On MONDAY NEXT, January 23rd, GEO. GBOSSMITH, A LECTURE ON BLEAK HOUSE." Admission. 3d.

Front Seats. Cdi Members of the Athensumcan obtain Tickets at their Rooms in Brneid-fetreet. Doors opened at a Quarter to Eight, to commence at a yuaner-pasi migni; precisely. 0 A DM AD -ROOM A CONCERT. Cnnflisfcinff of Glees.

Duetts. Nesro Melodies, fee. will be eiven at the above ROOMS, on TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 1864. in AID of the FUNDS of the BKis ruL, ana ujjIJB'tujn iinuusiiual, SCHOOL, PENNY WELL.ROAD, under the distinguished Patronage of A.

H.Elton, Gen. Sir James Douglas, K.C.B., W. H. Gore Langton.Esq., M.P., Captain Thome, R.N., H. Grant, xnornton, i.

rarr, jiisq. Reserved Seats, Second Seats, Body of Room, 3d. To oommenoe preclsly at Eight o'olook. WINTER SUBSCRIPTION BALLS, SEASON 1854. The THIRD BALL will be held at the VICTORIA-ROOMS, on TUESDAY, the 24th day of January, 1854.

Dancing will commence at Nine o'clock, and cease at One o'clook preoiseiy. Stewards for the Season The Eight Worshipfql, the. Mayor, W. H. G.

Langton, M.P. G. H. Ames, Esq. Henry Bush, Esq.

W. G. Coles, Esq. Mfllnr Kltoin Sir J.K. Haberfleld, Knight Thos.

Hill, Esq. P. W. 8. Miles, Esq, Henry Walwyn, Esq.

vol. worrau. ine irounn saii win aeiu vu me im jtiummj. Victoria-Rooms, 1.1th 1854. H.

BUSH, Treasurer. CITY SUBSCRIPTION BALLS VICTORIA ROOMS. STEWARDS. The Right Worshipful the Mayor, W. H.

Gore Langton, M.P., Sir J. K. Haberfleld, And other Gentlemen. The THIRD BALL will take place on THURSDAY next, the 26th January. Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock, and cease at Two o'olook.

The FOURTH ball will he held on tne utn ueoruary. Non-SubsoriberB' Tickets, 5s. To he hod of Mrs. ingham. Broad-street Mr.

H. C. Evans, Clare-street; Mr. Cockram, College-green; Mr, Smith, Park-street and Mr. Warren; Clifton.

VICTORIA ROOMS, CLIFTON. The TRADESMEN'S CITY SUBSCRIPTION BALL (under the management of a Committee of Gentlemen) will take place, as above, on TUESDAY, February 14th, 1864. The Committee have adopted such arrangements aswill ensure the respectability of the Visitors, and no exertion will be spared to render the ocoasion worthy the support of the Tradesmen of BriBtol and Clifton. Tickets Cs inoluding Refreshment. To be obtained at M.

Bingham's, Broad-street; Cocsram's, Musio Warehouse, College-green of the Committee or of the Secretary, THOS. LANGBIDGE, 00, Wine-street. S' WAN HOTEL, THORNBURY. The ANNUAL BALL will take place Rt the above Hotel, on TUESDAY, January 31, 1854. Gentlemen's Tickets, 7s.

Od, Ladies' Tickets, 5s. including Refreshments. Dancing to commence at Eight o'clook. Cockram's Quadrille Band will attend. 122 A A at the WHITE fiART HOTEL.

THORNBURY, will he held on TUESDAY, 24th January, 1854. Mr. S. Wallington Mr. J.

Hopkins Mr. Parker Mr. E. W. Lulham Mr.

J. Price I Mr. C. Fowler Dancing will oommence at Nine o'clock. Tickets, including Refreshments (Gentlemen.

5a. Ladies. Double Ticket, to admit a Lady and Gentleman, 8s.) may be had attheBar of the Hotel, or at the Swan Hotel, Stoke'scroft, rlstoi.xnornDury, Jan. inst. A versus PEA Whilst Russia is determined to War with her neigh bour Turkey, J.

DOUGHTY is determined, at any oost, to provide such pleasing and wonderful Entertainments at his BROAD-STREET. as to defy competition and, to accomplish this, he has, at an nnnrmnns exnense. Mr. BAKER, the unrivalled Con tortionist, or the Red Man of Agar, whose extraordinary Feats are the wonder of the day. And, as it would be quite impossible to convey to tne numaa minu an iaea ui ui uotuuiuuiug xi-tuia-iormations by particularising them, he must be seen to be believed.

Also, other eminent Artists are engaged, whose names will appear in handbills. J. DotiGBir embraces this opportunity of returning his unfeigned thanks to his numerous Friends for the very liberal support awarded him for so many years past, and pledges himself that neither expense nor any other consideration shall be wanting on his part to render his Concert-hall Becond to none in thekinjdpm. Planfit, Mr. F.

Doughtt Violin, Mr. Pabdue Comet, Mr. Cuilen i Harpist, Master William Pabdue. Admission Free. Refreshments of the best quality.

No Boys or disorderly characters admitted. Open every Evening at Seven o'clock. fc ASS's PALE ALE. Three Hundred Dozen Bass's Pale Ale, in Imperial Pint Bottles, tit for the Afrioan or Australian Trade. To be Sold Cheap.

A 8, Bristol Meroury-Office. A CARD. MRS; ROUE, Professor of the Harp, PlAMO-FOBTE, AND SraGIKG, 22, PARK-STREET, BRISTOL. OQD BALLAST Shipped on Board fw 3d. net Tom at NOVA SCOTIA-YAKD.

Cumberland. basin, Apply to Mr. ROSS, foreign vessels to van- the transport of corn, flour, meal, and other alimentary commodities. The armaments are going on with unusual activity in the French ports. At Toulon, the Marseilles, Algerie, Snffren, Dupre la Fleur, and the frigate Zenobie, are fitted out.

The three ships Louis XI V. Twrenne, and Ulm, will shortly be launched at Roohefort. At Brest, the armament of four ships and six frigates is being actively carried on, while at Cherbourg a levy of 300 shipwrights has been ordered for the completion of the Tilsit, which, it is expected, will put to sea on the 1st of April. The Duohess d'Aumale was oonfined on Thursday week of a second son, which received (from whom the title of Duke de Guise. French paper.

The complexion of the political news has caused a renewal of, excitement in the London markets for Russian produce, and tallow has more than recovered its recent reaction, the quotation having advanced during the week from 60s. per cwt. to 62s. 6d. or 62s.

9d. Hemp, likewise, has risen 1 per ton, and all descriptions of oils are dearer Russian War Steamers Bdilding on the Ttnb. In consequence of information received, the Home Secretary has addressed a circular to the mayors of all the towns on the Tyne and Wear, inquiring whether it waB within their knowledge that any war steamers were building in those ports for the Russian government. In the large ship-building port of Sunderland answer has been sent to the inquiry that no vessels of that character are building there but the Mayor of Tynemouth, who is also Jjloyfl's surveyor in tnose waters, has ascertained that two iron vessels, 140 feet each in the keel, are building in Messrs. Towood's yard, St.

Peter ostensibly tor a Kussian nouse, dui, it is surmisea, in roalit.v for the Government of that country. Messrs. Robert Stephenson and of Newcastle, are building the engines. Lord Palmerston will be put in possession of the facts, ana a proper investigation win, uuuui, uo luoumreu. The suspension of payment by Messrs.

Thomson, Brothers, and Sons, calico printers, Primrose, near Clitheroe, lias been announoed. The liabilities are variously stated at fr.im flfid nnn to 120.000. The "Honeymoon" and the Camp at Chobham" were performed before the Queen and court on Thursday even ing, at WindBor-oastle. Mr. CharleB Kean was absent in eon oi the BerlouB illness of his wife.

Representation of Oxford Uhiversitf. At a con vocation held at Oxford last Monday, the senior proctor read a letter, received by the Vice-Chanoellor on Saturday, from Sir R. H. InirliB. M.P..

announointr his intention to retire from the representation of the University, on the grounds of advanced years and declining neaitn. Mr. JKOunoen rainier, Sir W. Heathcote, lord Chandos, Lord Blandford, Mr. Card-well, and Lord Robert Ceoil, have all been named as likely to seek the honour ot Being sir uarrys successor out oir vy Heathcote, D.C.L.

(ohairman of Mr. Gladstone's London Committee), and Lord R. Ceoil, are the parties who are expected to contest the vaoaut seat, ine lormer is supported oynign church, and the latter by low church, members of the University. Cambridge, Jan. 19.

Election of Squire Bedell. At the close of the poll the numbers were uoatray, iss itooerts, 127 majority for Godfray, 28. Great Western Railway. On Monday last the new station near the Edgeware-road, between Eastbourne-terrace and Spring-street, was opened for traffic. It adjoins the Great Western hotel, and is nearly half a mile nearer London than the old station.

At present the down trains only will depart from the new station, the up trains arriving at the old station, as heretofore. Singular Coincidence. A correspondent of the Times, "AV. C. sends to the editor his diary of the winter of 1814, which describes exactly similar weather to that we have just had.

It was then spoken of as being the severest winter for torty years, jay a curious coincidence, another lapse of forty years has brought us equally remark-. able weather. Thus, three unusually severe winters have hnpn aonnimtpri frnm thn other bv a snnce of fortv vears. The Weekly News reports that Madame Goldschmidt has accepted an engagement with Mr. Mitohell, to appear in oonoorte xor- oin; mmnas, aunng tu approacniug boubwui The terms have been stated at 25,000.

Mr. E. T. Smith, the lessee of Drury-lane Theatre, has purchased the extensive freehold estate on which Shadwell workhouse stands, for the purpose of erecting a large theatre on the site. Election Petitions for Next Session.

Three important election petitions remain for decision, Clithero, Sligo, and Chatham. In the latter, the petition will be resisted by the electors, the sitting member having declined to defend his seat. In the Sligo case, it is understood that Mr. Somers will be borne soatheless by certain parties. Mr.

Sadlier oan. not withdraw, as the seat is claimed. The eleotione which have taken place in this borough since 1847, have cost more than would twice buy the fee-simple of the town. Fatai. Eall from a Window.

Yesterday afternoon -information was received by Thomas Wakley, coroner, of the death of EmmaWedderburn, who resided at No. 19, Brown-low-street, Drury-lane, under the following melancholy circum stances It appears that the woman was in the service of Mr. Stracban, grocer, and was cleaning tbe third-floor back window, a height ot 50 teet, wnen oy some means sue overbalanced herself, and fell to tbe ground with a frightful, crash. An alarm was Instantly raised, when Mr. Straohan sent for a surgeon, who promptly arrived, and found tbe skull fractured, besides other extensive injuries.

She gradually sank and expired. On Saturday night David Morgan and Philip James quarrelled in the streets of Neath, and Morgan so maltreated James when on tbe ground as to oause his death. Morgan has been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter. What -renders the matter more painful is, that the father of Morgan and the mother of James are now man and wife. The deceased was a married man.

West of England Dissenters' Proprietary School, Taunton. The committee of this institution have unanimously elected the Rev. Thomas Clark, M.A., London, professor of languages and mathematics, of Rofher-ham-oollege, Yorkshire, to fill the vacant offioe of principal. Carriage of Parcels. A decision on the long-contested point of the liability of railway companies to carry what are called packed parcels," was given on Wednesday "in the Court of Common Pleas.

Several years back certain persons commenced acting as agents for the collection of various small packages, which they made up into a few large ones, and forwarded to provincial towns, such as Sheffield, Glasgow, where they caused the contents to be delivered to their respective addresses. A great convenience to trade waB thus obtained, since the charge for each item was rendered so small that many thingB of the cheapest kind were transmitted baokward and forward, for samples or for alterations and repairs, which could not have been sent at all if the several owners had each had to pay for a distinct Darcel. The London and North-Western Company, fancy ing that the system deprived them of large profits, endea voured in the ttrst instance to mane a mgner aemaua ior all such parcels, but failed, because, as common carriers, they bad no right to make one person pay more than another for the same description of service, and they could never enforce the restriction with uniformity, since, in that case, every box or parcel containing the slightest article for any individual other than the person to whom it was addressed, must have been dealt With on the same prinoiple. They refused, however, even after this, to abandon their resist--ance, and to accept the liability with good grace, as involving for the moment, an apparent loss, but ultimately, from the extension of business to which it would lead, a certain gain. Accordingly it appears to have been resolved to put obstacles in the way by declining to transmit the obnoxious parrels, or those whioh thev chose to regard as suoh, be yond the limits of their own line, which terminates, bb respects Glasgow, at Preston, and as respeots Sheffield, at Rugby.

It was shown, however, that they continued to book all ordinary parcels to those towns in the usual manner, under an arrangement with the connecting lines and the point has now been settled that, as common carriers, they i' .1. Fnn AiaHnnlinn than- hdtra are HOC JUSHIIOU umug iioi uiaviuvivu w.vjr attempted. They cannot," it was observed by the court, thov will earrv for 99 Dersons to Sheffield, and as re spects a particular person that they will only carry to Rug- nTnat nam in tho same manner for the parties in question. Bradford Market, Jan. 19.

There is no improve ment in the demano ior wooi, auu been limited. In yarns there is still an inanimate feeling, and the business is chiefly confined to order. In goods suitable lor the annroaohing'seBSon there is more inquiry, and anything ifferiM under market price by the recent Are, is in request. onering unuer a '-VS anr-lal thb meat wi, iuuu" position of a country by the amount of butohers' meat, as it iB its inhabitants and he dec deoiHie question in favourbf England, on finding that one-fifth more of this description Vfoc4 Is consumed in England than in France Mr. Alison 1b an EneUshman no one else would ever have thought of measuring the respective civilisation of nations by euoh a standard.

Weigh, for example, ancient Athens, Gonnth, Rhodes in this botchers' meat soale against Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester (Mr. Alison's native place), Bristol 1 London Mag. The daily papers state that Sir S1. Pellew, whose distinguished services have been signalised by the ocourrence of mutinies wherever he has been in command, has been recalled by tho Admiralty, and that Rear-Admiral Sir James Stirling proceedB immediately to assume command of the squadron on the EasWudia-station. Sir James Stirling-is one of the youngest of the admirals, and generally esteemed as an able, energetio, and popular officer.

On Wednesday evening last Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton was inaugurated into 'the offioe of President of the Associated Societies of Edinburgh University, at a meeting assembled for the purpose, in Queen-street-hall, of that city. Tbe hon. baronet was the first eleoted to the office, which Is sn extra-academical one, created by the Associated Societies last summer. I age and QOuUHiWi auvi vvv -u.