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MARVELS OF THE ALCHEMISTS.

The pretended secret of the alchemists was the transmutation of the baser metals into gold, which they occasionally exhibited to keep the dupes who supplied them with money in good spirits. This they performed in various ways. Sometimes, they made use of crucibles with a false bottom. At the real bottom, they put a quantity of gold or silver. This was covered by a portion of powdered crucible glued together by

gum or wax. The material being put into a crucible, and the heat applied, the false bottom disappeared; and, at the end of the process, the gold or silver was found at the bottom of the crucible. Sometimes, they made a hole in a piece of charcoal, filled it with oxide of gold or silver, and stopped up the hole with a little wax; or they soaked the charcoal in solutions of these metals, or they stirred the mixture in the crucible with hollow rods, containing oxide of gold or silver within, and the bottom shut with wax. By these means the gold or silver wanted was introduced during the operation, and considered as a product. Sometimes, they used solutions of silver in nitric acid, or of gold in aqua-regia, or an amalgam of gold or silver, which being adroitly introduced, furnished the requisite quantity of metal. A common exhibition was to dip nails into a liquid, and take them out half converted into gold. The nails were one-half gold and one-half iron, neatly soldered together; and the gold was covered with something to conceal the colour, which the liquid was capable of removing. Sometimes, they had metallic rods, one-half gold and one-half silver, and the gold end whitened with mercury; the gold end was dipped into the transmuting liquid, and heated, when the mercury was dissipated, and the gold appeared.

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PROPERTIES OF COFFEE.

120 to 300

Coffee is the seed, not the berry, as it is erroneously called, of the plant Coffea Arabica. When coffee is roasted, it undergoes a remarkable change of composition, attended by the formation of a tan, and of a fragrant aroma. The refreshing properties of coffee are referred to a peculiar chemical principle called caffeine, which is found to be exhilarating in doses of four or five grains.

The proportion of nitrogen in coffee is very large for a vegetable product; and nitrogen will be recollected as the base of the celebrated nitrous oxide, or laughing-gas.

LIQUID GASES.

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For the liquefaction of the gases we are indebted to Mr. Faraday. Cold and compression are the agents employed; and the liquid gases are subjects of considerable interest. piece of ice dropped into liquid sulphurous gas, makes it boil, from the heat communicated by the ice. The pressure of the vapour of sulphuretted hydrogen at 50° Fahrenheit, appears to be equal to that of 17 atmospheres. The force of carbonic acid gas, at the temperature of 320, is equal to 36 atmospheres; and tubes containing this liquid gas, by a slight increase in the heat of the weather, explode with great violence. The pressure of liquid nitrous oxide at 45° Fahrenheit exceeds that of 50 atmospheres, and it boils readily by the difference of temperature between 500 and 0°, or No doubt, some of these gases may be found extremely serviceable as mechanical agents, and finally supersede the use of steam. Mr. Brunel has, we believe, secured by patent this mechanical application of carbonic acid gas.-John Murray.

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New Books.

THE TONGUE OF TIME: OR, THE LANGUAGE OF A CHURCH CLOCK. BY WILLIAM HARRISON, A.M. THE reverend author of this acceptable little book, is the eloquent morning preacher at the Magdalen Hospital; where his valuable aid to the charity, and his vigilance in the great cause, are attested by a very numerous and highly-respectable congregation. Indeed, we consider Mr. Harrison to be, in the best sense of the phrase, a popular preacher; for he has not acquired this distinction by any of those little arts which are rather the eccentri cities of pulpitry, than the proper religious decorum of the minister. It is one thing to take the feelings, as it were, by storm, with impressions no sooner produced than effaced; but another and far better purpose is accomplished by dismissing a flock filled with sober thoughts and holy feelings, to their firesides, there to meditate on the sacred obligations imposed, and thenceforth to carry into everyday practice the duties of Christian charity. These influences Mr. Harrison's appeals to his hearers can scarcely fail in producing upon well-regulated minds; and upon none but the most obdurate in sin, can his anxious and impassioned efforts fall fruitless. To the justice of these inferences, we hope every one of the Magdalen Chapel congregation can bear testimony.

"The Tongue of Time" will, doubtless, effect much good, directly and indirectly. The design was suggested to the author, a short time ago, by hearing the clock strike at midnight. A thought arose in his mind, of the vast number of hours which slip by, unnoticed by our senses, unless some circumstance, or business, or engagement, happen to impress a few more particularly on our attention. It immediately occurred to the author, that the connexion of some Scripture precept with each hour of the day, might not only lead the Christian to note more jealously the passing flight of time, but would also as constantly remind him of its solemn and final object. For this purpose, he selected a few portions of the Word of God, accommodating the number of words in each por tion to the number of strokes in each hour; besides arranging, methodically, the various subjects, so as to give in the whole, a short synopsis of Christian principles and duties. throughout such a reference to the sufferings of our Lord The author has endeavoured, also, to carry and only Saviour, Jesus Christ, as will enable the reader to realize, in every division of time, a part of that cross which was borne for us; and this is, in fact, the chief recommendation of the writing.

In short, the design is conveyed in the clock-face frontispiece, in which the precepts and passages of Scripture enjoined are as follow: "1 o'clock, the universal command, Watch.' 2.-General duties, Fear God.' 3.-General duties, Honour all men.' 4.-The Chris tian temper, Be careful for nought.' 5.-Comfort and warning, The Lord is at hand.' 6.-The Summons, Why sleep ye? rise and pray.' 7.-Prayer, ‘Ask, and it shall be given you.' 8.-The Principle of Grace, I Victory, And they that are Christ's have crucified the am the Vine, ye are the branches.' 9.-The Principle of flesh. 10.-Seasonable duties, Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt.' 11.-Particular duties, Walk in wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.' 12-The Look-out, 'Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come." We quote a portion of the illustration of the tenth hour, on Christian devoutness:

"It is a strong, and at first sight, a perplexing statement, that, by our words we shall either be justified or condemned.

A little reflection, however, is only required, to make the truth of it luminous and distinct. There is, in fact, nothing by which a man displays the real bias and savour of his mind more than by his words. The reason is simple. Language is but the index of thought, and this the Scripture teacheth us, when it asserts that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.' What we speak, therefore, will declare the state of our mind, and the degree in which we are endeavouring constantly to walk with Christ. Nor does hypocrisy in conversation affect the truth of the assertion. A hypocrite will be always condemned in his particular sin, and his words, therefore, will turn evidence against him in the same way as those of the more direct and palpable sinner. The tone and taste of a man's habitual conversation is a fair criterion, then, of his character. It is not necessary, indeed, that religion should be the perpetual, although it might well form the staple, subject; nor yet that it should be unceremoniously dragged in, much less offensively paraded: but there is a method of talking upon most subjects, which, although disgusting when assumed, is no inconsiderable test of Christian grace. In short, devoutness is the salt that seasons a Christian's conversation. It is the harmony of the combined graces of the Spirit, which, like a well-tuned and perfect chord in music, arises as the voice of many strings. It may be said, nevertheless, that there are many subjects of ordinary business and occupation, which preclude the exercise of this principle. But that is not true. There is a way of speaking which shows what is uppermost. The purchase of stock, or the ordering of a dinner, gives no room for spiritual thought; but when the thing is done, the subject is dismissed, and better things come in.-This is devoutness. It is the natural turning of the thoughts to One who occupies the heart, just as the liberated bow springs back to its original shape. But this, after all, is only a small part of the intention of this remark. Men must converse when they are met together, with no other object than the enjoyment of each other's society. This is the season, beyond all others, for the application of the Apostle's precept; and the meaning of it is this, that Christian edification should be the object of our conversation, and that we should be on our guard not to let it degenerate into frivolous, or exclusively secular talk; in a word, that it should not lose its devoutness. If however, it be said that all places, (the ball-room, for example) are not suitable for this, we can only reply, that the Apostle gives no exception, and we must not make one. On the contrary, he is most exclusive, and says, 'Let your speech be always with grace.' Whether this does not incidentally exhibit the incongruity of such revellings with the Christian character, we need not stop to inquire. If we are not engaged in our business, and our conversation is not necessarily occupied in discussing matters relative thereto, let it be seasoned with the salt of a heavenly mind. If a man is of a heavenly mind, it will peep out; if he is not, it is only hypocrisy to assume it. But to what a dilemma is he, in the latter case, reduced! To no other, we reply, than the rest of his life reduces him, for a man's talk is, so far, a sort of thermometer, that tells us whether he is at blood-beat or zero. Change of heart will effect not only a change in life, but in talk also."

Here the "particular duty" is urged in the true Christian spirit: in "Twelve o'clock, the Look-out," the recompence of reward for a devout life is thus powerfully and even picturesquely set forth:

"The hour of TWELVE reminds you of your present lot and future prospects. You have no continuing city here, whether you will seek one to come or not. You may heap up comforts, and carry off distinctions, and manage matters dexterously, and pass as agreeably through life as any time-killer could wish; but what then? Fading powers, dimmed faculties, blunted tastes, failing health, the sick-bed, the deathstruggle, are coming, and your pilgrimage is over. But, where are you? You have gone one way-Jesus has gone You have kept with the world, and its camp Jesus has taken His body unto Himself, out of the camp, as He requested: Father, I will that they also whom Thou hast given me, be with me where I am.' The Christian pil

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grimage is no phantasy, any more than the gospel promises. The one is contingent upon the other. The promise makes the pilgrim. A city to come has been held up to the affections and emulation of the world-a city that hath no need of sun, nor yet of moon, to shine in it; whose walls are of jasper, and foundations of precious stones laid by God; whose gates are pearls, and streets of shining gold. In the midst of it is a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal; and on either side the tree of life, whose fruit is yielded every month. This is the city set in contrast to the camp of this world, and this it is which makes the pilgrim."

We need scarcely reiterate our commendation of this gracefully-written volume, The Tongue of Time, which discourses most eloquently of interests too precious to be neglected; and, as in the course of the clock, "not an hour but carries its lesson," so in this little book, not a line but conveys its Scriptural precept. The work is beautifully, and what is better, most accurately, printed.

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The new Comedy of Marriage, performed at the Haymarket Theatre, we take to be a very indifferent affair. It strangely lacks character, or, as John Bull says:-"There are strange characters of men and women, after the fashion of the playright, but not one after the handiwork of nature. The fact is, that the writer, whose first theatrical attempt, we believe, this is, has been studying the comedies in vogue some thirty years since. He has not trusted to his own observation of life. He has not modelled himself upon the comedy of the heart, as it is found in Shakspeare, genial, and sunny, and rejoicing in the strength of its own purity, and the outpouring of its own spirits. Neither has he followed the factitious school of Congreve and Farquhar, with its cut-glass brilliancy and restlessness of wit. He has evidently supposed that by introducing his actors in modern costume, and bringing some modern customs on the stage-as, for instance, a charity-bazaar-he has held the mirror up to society as it now exists. But this is all he has done towards the purpose. For his materials and his men and women, he has turned, as we have said above, to the stock-plays of Morton and of Reynolds." The critic might have added Sheridan; for most comedies of the present day so closely resemble Sheridan's chef d'œuvre, as to remind us that the School for Scandal is to English playwrights what melted butter is in English cookery. Still less fortunate, however, was the comedy of The Irish Heiress, at Covent Garden Theatre, in which the business of refection (as breakfast and dinner), "decoration and upholstery, were trusted to as the staple of the piece, and the writer was employed merely as a means to show them off.” All-comprehensive Aphorisms and their Authors.

1. Every human action is directed to some end.-Aristotle. 2. Experiment is an indispensable instrument for the extension of knowledge.-Bacon.

J. The whole contents of the mind are derived from sense. Locke.

4. Impressions made by the senses, and ideas, which are the permanent copies of those same impressions, constitute the contents of the mind.-Hume.

5. The greatest happiness of the community is the only proper end of government.—Bentham.

6. His own greatest happiness at each moment is the only actual end of action in every sensitive being.—Bentham. 7. Understanding is led by will, opinion by interest.Helvetius.

8. The three distinguishable sources of knowledge are experience, observation, and experiment.-Bentham.

9. By attraction, combined with original impulse, the motions of the heavenly bodies (considered as wholes, or each in its totality), are determined.-Newton.

10. By attraction, combined with repulsion, the motions and situations of the several component parts of each body are determined.—Newton.

Sugar. The average produce of raw sugar, from 100 gallons of cane juice, is 108 lbs.; and the average quantity of refined sugar procurable from 1 cwt. of raw sugar is G1 lbs., along with 18 lbs. of bastards, and 28 lbs. of molasses,-5 lbs. being waste in the process.-Porter on the Sugar Cane. Tobacco-Pipes.-The making of tobacco-pipes at Gouda, in Holland, is said to employ 5000 persons. The pottery of Delft has lost most of its ancient reputation, and even in Holland is superseded by the earthenware of England.

Acis and Galatea.-The following eulogy of the Drury Lane revival goes even a whit farther than our notice in a recent No. of the Journal :-" Never in this country has the illusion which the scenic art permits of, been so completely and triumphantly displayed as in the pastoral of Acis and Galatea, as produced at Drury Lane Theatre; and not even at the Academie, or at San Carlo, could it be excelled. Music, painting, and action are combined into one perfect whole. What has hitherto been spectacle is now an intellectual creation, clothed in fair, just, and harmonious proportions. Not one of these three constituent parts interferes with or detracts from the other. While the painting charms the eye, the music is not lost to the ear, nor does the action appeal vainly to the imagination. The three are interfused: they minister, in beautiful accordance, to one sentiment; and the result is, that the spectator is the charmed thrall of an expression of mind which we had supposed lost to the stage, and which revives the deep-thoughted gracefulness of Grecian art."-John Bull. By the way, the drop-scene displayed at the commencement of the overture, contains three pictures: the largest composes the centre, and is from Nicholas Poussin's Polyphemus on the rock, with fauns and nymphs: to the left of the spectator is the flight of Acis and Galatea from the Cyclops; and to the right, Galatea rising from the sea; both from paintings by Annibal Caracci.

Catholics-It does not appear to be generally understood that "Catholics" is a term of courtesy, shown to members of the Roman Catholic church by members of the church of England. When Papists, (we do not use the term offensively,) first took upon themselves the title of Catholic, the legisla ture noticed it; and in the 35 queen Elizabeth, c. 2, sec. 1, they are termed "Popish recusants calling themselves Catholics." But now it is an every-day occurrence to hear them distinguished by the name of "Catholics." Do not members of the church of England pray for "the Catholic church?" "Christ's Holy Catholic church?" more especially for that pure and apostolical branch of it established in these kingdoms? This is not, however, the mistake of the Papists themselves; for, in Pope Pius's creed, the term used to express the church of Rome is the Roman Catholic church, and not simply the Catholic church.

Partisan Travelling.-The principle of separation is carried to such absurd lengths, that from many of the towns of Ireland, Cork and Wexford, for examples, two coaches start for the metropolis. The spirit of rivalry does not consist in being better horsed, more comfortably furnished, or stopping at the best inns, but the one is known and recognised as the Protestant, and the other as the Catholic, coach; and the traveller may be very certain that passengers by either are all of an exclusive character.-Hall's Ireland, part xvi.

Bristolians.-The charge of dulness, which it seems was once preferred against the city of Bristol, is now completely wiped off; since, in science, Dr. Beddoes, a native of Shiffnal, in Salop, established here that institution which called forth the talents of his pupil, Sir Humphry Davy, originally from Penzance; and in poetry, Chatterton, Southey, and Coleridge, were natives of Bristol.

West's Pictures.-The heraldic and martial costume of the figures in West's historical pictures, are almost faultless. This accuracy is attributable to the friendly aid of Sir Isaac Heard, who was constantly at the elbow of the artist; and thus they may be regarded as the joint composition of the first painter and herald of our days-a communion of labour alike creditable to the memory of both.

Luxury is the indefinite and comprehensive term of reproach which the vulgar, in all ages and all classes, brand whatever is beyond their own tastes and habits. What is luxury to some, is but refinement and civilization to others. The higher orders mingle up with their disgust at the boorish and noisy pastimes of the lower, a kind of latent feeling of their immorality; the lower revenge themselves by consider-native genus, Mister Forrester?" "Well, I don't go much to ing as things absolutely sinful the more splendid entertainments and elegant festivities of their superiors in wealth and refinement.-Quarterly Review.

The Law's Delay.-A few years ago, a cargo of ice was imported into this country, from Norway. Not having such an article in the Custom-house schedules, application was made to the Treasury, and to the Board of Trade; and, after some little delay, it was decided that the ice should be entered as " dry goods;" but the whole cargo had melted before the doubt was cleared up!-Debate in the House of Lords.

Sporting. The author of "A Day and Night among the Mountains," in Fraser's Magazine, makes a sad slip when he tells us that he went out grouse-shooting with a spaniel! Great Men of History.-In the historic page, you of course find hundreds of men celebrated for their victories; and amongst others, Alexander, Philip, Cæsar, Hannibal, Pompey, Anthony, Pyrrhus, Sylla, Seleucus, and in your own times, Napoleon. But it is equally true, that in the same page you find it recorded, that in all these campaigns, the conduct of all and each of these individuals was governed by ambition, not patriotism-personal aggrandizement, not the good of their subjects or fellow countrymen. And what were their several rewards? Alexander and Hannibal, a cup of poison; Anthony died the death of a suicide; Pyrrhus was killed by a brick, thrown by a Spartan woman; Sylla was killed by vermin; Philip, Cæsar, Pompey, and Seleucus, were assassinated; and Napoleon died on the rock of St. Helena, an exile from his country.-Hope's British Monthly Magazine.

Good Servants.-At Windsor, every third year, are distributed certain sums of money, bequeathed by Archbishop Laud, and Mr. Theodore Randal, (the latter of whom was in the household of Charles II.), to female servants of good character in the above town. The amount is £200, distributed in sums of £20.

Americanisms." Well, Abel, what do you think of our

theatricals, that's a fact; but I do think he piled the agony
up a little too high in that last scene."-The gamblers on the
Mississippi use a very refined phrase for "cheating,"-"play.
ing the advantages over him." But, as may be supposed, the
principal terms used are those which are borrowed from
trade and commerce. The rest, or remainder, is usually
termed the balance: "Put some of those apples into a dish,
and the balance into the store room." When a person has
made a mistake, or is out in his calculations, they say, “ You
missed a figure that time." Even the thieves must be com
mercial in their ideas. One rogue meeting another, asked
him, What he had done that morning? "Not much," was
the reply," I've only realized this umbrella."
There is sometimes in the American metaphors an energy
which is very remarkable. "Well, I reckon, that from his
teeth to his toe-nail, there's not a human of a more conquer-
ing nature than General Jackson." One gentleman said to
me," I wish I had all hell boiled down to a pint, just to pour
down your throat."-Captain Marryat.

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Blessing Wine.-When the celebrated Malmsey, made in Crete, is stored in the cellars, the following benediction is said over the precious tipple :-" Lord God, thou who lovest mankind, direct thine eyes to this wine, and those who shall drink it bless our vessels, thrice blessed, as the wells of Jacob, and the pool of Siloam, and as thou hast blessed this drink of the apostles. O Lord! thou who wast present at the wedding of Cana, and by changing the water into wine, revealed thy glory to thy disciples, send thou thy Holy Spirit on this wine, and bless it in thy name."

London: Published for the Proprietors, by W. BRITTAIN, Paternoster Row." Edinburgh: JOHN MENZIES. Glas gow: D. BRYCE.

Printed by J. Rider, 14, Bartholomew Close, London.

THE "ORIENTAL" STEAM-SHIP.* THIS superb vessel, originally built for the New York and Liverpool line, is now the property of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, for establishing Steam Communication with British India. She leaves Southampton the first day of each month, for Malta and Alexandria; whence passengers are conveyed by tract-boat upon the Mahmoudieh canal to Atfé, (a distance of about forty-eight miles,) and thence to Cairo, (about one hundred and twenty miles) by the Company's iron steamer, Lotus. The land-journey between Cairo and Suez is performed in carriages, or upon camels, horses, or donkeys; and the station-houses on the Desert are provided with European comforts. At Suez, passengers embark in another steamer for Bombay ; and the above Company are building at Liverpool two steam-frigates to run between Suez and the Indian Presidencies. Thus far, as to the line of service for which the Oriental is appropriated, and appositely named. Apart from this importance-of extreme interest to all who regard the rapid progress of ocean steam navigation-this fine vessel is the largest steam-ship ever built at Liverpool; and her cost has been about £75,000-a sum equal to the purchase-money of a fair estate! Her construction is admirable, and with her interior equipments, combines so many points of novelty and improvement, that, by aid of a Liverpool journal, we shall proceed to describe them in detail.

The Oriental is of 1670 tons admeasurement; with engines of the best construction, by Messrs. Fawcett, Preston, and Co., of 450 horse-power. She is of an universally admitted beautiful model, and constructed throughout, without regard to trouble or expense, of the choicest materials; and on the most improved principles, to insure swiftness with the greatest strength and security. Mr. Wilson, the builder, has, indeed, in this instance, further confirmed his title to the appellation of one of the first builders in England; for, if we look to the fine proportions of the Oriental, her fastenings, and her large body, within an apparently small compass, we know of no vessel that approaches her. She has a handsome figurehead, and an emblematically carved stern, and looks beautiful on the water. On going on board, the visitor is first struck by the

rupted promenade, 200 feet in length. The gratings between the mainmast and foremast; and, tarpaulins Occupy little more than the space of a large hatchway, being provided to place over them in bad weather, the passengers have an opportunity of enjoying a dry walk at all times, on the deck below, which is kept clear as much as possible of central erections for that purpose. The only building on the spar-deck is a neat structure close aft, fronted by a small colonnade of Ionic columns. Here are two commodious smoking-rooms, each with windows on three sides, commanding extensive views, and so arranged as not to interfere with the helmsman, who is, in fact, boxed in a comfortable room in the centre, so that his attention cannot be distracted by intercourse with the passengers. The back part of this room is appropriated to the keeping in readiness the signal flags. In connexion with this deck, are four large quarter-boats; also a life-boat over the stern, built after the principle of the American life-boat.

The vessel is rigged in the usual way as a three-masted schooner, or rather hermaphrodite, the foremast having yards like those of a ship. Her spars and rigging, however, are more than usually light even for a steam-ship, so that they will present very slight obstruction to her going head to wind. The lower rigging is of wire-itself a good conductor of lightning; but, in addition to this, Snow Harris's conductors have been attached to all the

spars, and carried down to the sheathing copper; thus (without 66 inviting" lightning to the ship) effectually protecting human life, should she be struck by the electric Auid.

The principal Fore Cabin is very superior for first-class a berth for the surgeon, and another for the Admiralty passengers. There is a private state-room attached, also Agent. Further forward, with a separate entrance, is a mess-room for the officers.

The Lower After Cabins, which are under the Saloon, are different in design from anything yet afloat. Air and light are copiously admitted, commodious rooms are secured, and the dormitories or berths are amidships; so that the rolling, if any, is scarcely perceptible; and the rush of the water against the vessel's side, is not, as in the usual plan, heard close to the ear. A wide wellstaircase, on the larboard side, leads from the Saloon, and lighted passage or lobby across the ship, terminating in a also from the main-deck, to these apartments; as well as a staircase near the stern. A double range of sleeping. rooms occupies the middle. The space between them and the vessel's side, is formed on one side into a Tea-room, and on the other into an equally spacious Lounging-room, with a central communicating passage between. These rooms are amply lighted by large port-windows in the sides of the ship. The top framework of each sleeping-room door is fitted with a green Venetian blind: over the cornicing is an open railing or balustrade for the free ingress and egress of air.

Deck Accommodations.-These are most extensive: large as is the vessel, no space has been lost, and no single department cramped or confined. The vessel is frigate-built, with a spar-deck. The Saloon, with the sleeping-rooms attached to it, occupies the after part of the main-deck, under the quarter-deck. On each side of this deck, are rooms for the officers and men of the ship; the starboard side being laid out for the commander, officers, and bluejackets, and the larboard side for the engineers and their firemen. Half of the top-gallant forecastle is fitted up for the sheep and pigs, so that, being at the extreme end of the vessel, no disagreeable smell is perceptible by the passengers. Her main-deck and its appurtenances, (in- Adjoining the Tea-room there is a Ladies' Retiring-room, cluding the cook-houses, &c.) are, indeed, the most com-handsomely panelled with mirrors. Leading from this plete of any vessel we have seen. The Spar Deck, (or upper deck) affords an uninter-room, in the middle of the ship, are two spacious Bed

From a sketch recently made at Southampton.

+ The port of Bombay has become one of the most important points of the globe for steam navigation. Her steamers regularly ply to the mouths of the Indus, the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and Suez, where they every mouth transport the correspondence from India, China, and the Indian Archipelago, carrying back in exchange the correspondence of Europe with Asia. The last courier who came by that route, was the bearer of no less than 50,000 letters for Europe. Journal des Debats, December 1841.

rooms.

The Purser's Store-room, further aft, is a curiosity; and the Wine-cellar below contains space for upwards of four hundred dozens of wine, separately packed.

The vessel is aired throughout on scientific principles: every state-room has a separate self-acting ventilating pipe; and every lower berth has two pipes to carry the air up to the cabin ceiling, to be thence conveyed into the atmosphere by large ventilating pipes, between the stern timbers.

The Saloon is a most splendid apartment, seventy feet

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