The Express. — London, England, 1851-10-04 00:00:00

THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION. RETURN OF CAPTAIN AUSTIN WITH THE Mrs OF THE ARCTIC SEARCHING EXPEDI- ?I0x• gar Majesty's ships Resolute and Pioneer are antra la IN:mouth Bonds, and the Asaistanee and In trepid at Grimsby, oa their way to Woolwieh. following is Capt. Austin's report of his farther prseerdiass t' Hee Majesty's ship Resolute, at =elm of Wiatertan, Norfolk. &pi. 30. Sir,—l. In continuation of the report of the 12th of A ni se lag, transmitted by Capt. Penny, I have now the bestow to acquaint you for the information of the Lords Ccalmigioners of the Admiralty that being off Cape War- Mader on t►e evening of the 14th, in clear water, and under /wearable cireunistanees, I attached to the Intrepid, Lieut. Haim and Mr. Hamilton, mate ; and to the Pioneer, Mr. loppougall, leeceld master, for hydrographical purposes, as oho Mr. May, mate, in addition to the latter vessel, so that is Me event of opportunity offering, the sequirementa of those dicers might be brought to good account; gave to each vessel is additional men. Directed Captain Ommanney to Meet a cairn and beacon, and deposit a record onCape War gender, and conduct the ►hips to the east coast of Baffin's Bay, and rendezvous between Wolstenholme Sound and Caps York ; then, placing myself on board the Pioneer, proceeded at 7 o'clock p.m. with both steanvtenders along the west shore of Baffin's Bay; rounded Cape lloeshurgh es the 15th ; advanced along the coast to the northward about 30 miles, and then proceeded up by the southern shore of an extensive sound in a north-west direction about 45 Miles; here our progress was arrested by a fixed barrier of ice that was subsequently found to extend from shore to shore a distance of 2.5 milts. The vessel then stood along the edge of the ice, to the north shore, when, proving it impracticable to prosecute further, a cairn and beacon were erected, and record deposited, upon a remarkable conical island; after which we returned by the north shore out of the sound, having dead; examined both sides with out discovering traces of the miming expedition. . . . "2. The month of this sound is about 60 miles broad, With an island at its entrance 20 miles in length, of which Cape Leopold is a part. During the clearest period we had here, when distant objects were very distinct, there was eeeryappearance of awellolefined outline of land stretching across and terminating it to the westward ; and, although I am impressed that there is no outlet in that direction, yet by no means assert such to be the ease. "3. There is every reason to consider this the Jones's Bound of Baffin, although its northern shore is situated about 10 miles to the southward of that upon the chart. .4. The attempt was then made to get to the northward along the western shore of Baffin's Bay, to satisfactorily de termine this question ; but the ice rendered it impracticable, for by this time it hail set home upon the coast and blocked up both entrances to the sound. We therefore directed our eour,e, with considerable difficulty, through a drifting pack towards the east shore, in the hope of being able to get to the northward and westward on that side, but were arrested 10 miles to the northward of SVolstenholme Sound on the 20th, and detained and beset in that locality until the 2Sth, during two days of which, with spring tides, and a heavy gale front the southward, our position was both critical and perilous. Cpon one occasion, the Intrepid was driven up on the tongue of a berg, while her rudder was carried away, the frame of her screw broken, and two of her boats run over by a floe, the vessel herself remaining for about 20 hours in great peril, during a part of which her stern war raised to a very considerable extent, with tho ice piling up forward to her gunwale and all but filling on her deck, rends ring it doubtful whether it would not become im perative to abandon her, but happily the wind fell, the ice eased, and she became relieved in a most remark ahle manner, apparently without having sustained any vital injury. "a. Being unable to rejoin the Intrepid, and the ice easing to the northward, the Pioneer proceeded in that direction, until reaching nearly opposite Cape Parry, the southern entrance of Whale Sound, where she was again arrested by the ice in close pack, and made fast in the hope Of being able to examine that sound, which is of limited extent (from eight to ten miles broad at its entrnnee), takes a north-easterly direction, and was tilled with ice. After remaining a few hours the ice began to close from the southward, rendering it necessary to forthwith retrace our steps to avoid being beset, and we proceeded in the dieee ties of the Intrepid. "6. Having now, after full consideration, seen the im practicability of proceeding further to the northward or westward in Baffin's Bay, without risking detention for an other winter, and the uncertainty of being then able to do so; and considering that Baffin's Bay had been examined as far as the supposed Jones's Sound on its west side, and as Whale Sound on its east, without any tsaee of the missing expedition; in addition to which, looking to the late period of the navigable season, I deemed it my duty to pro ceed at once to rejoin the ships and return to England, in accordance with the spirit of my instructions. We were, however, impeded a few miles to the northward of Wel stenhalme Island by a close and heavy pack to the south %aril until the lot inst., when a slight easing of the ice took place, enabling us, after considerable difficulty and dubt, to rejoin the ships—the Pioneer on the morning of the :Sad• and the Intrepid, not being able to take the same lead, on the 6th. -7. It is here necessary to notice that, had it not been for the capability of the screw propeller, most remarkable ander such circumstances, I do nut consider that either the passage across Baffle's 134 or that to rejoin the skip, could have been accomplished in We manner or time they were. 8. Darin: the detention uhf Wolstenholme Sound on the itiebt of the 2Sth the vessels were visited by a party of Ave Eemintaux. with dog-sledges, but apprehending, as spring tides were in operation, that their return to the shore might he rat etf, their departure was hastened, after liberally sup plpar them with useful articles from the presents furnished to the expedition fur that purpose, as also with as much wood fur constructing sledges as they could convey. The monilence with which these harmless people approached the et.els and their general manners indicated their having vivied the North Star, or some other vessel ; and their state of licslth and appearance altogether betokened contentment sad comparative comfort. " 9. On my return to the ships 1 learnt from Captain Doinanney that, in crossing BaMee Bay, they had been hampered considerably by the ice, and were compelled to pan to the northward of the Cary Islands. - 10. On the evening of the 6th of September the expe dition proceeded to make the beat of its way out of Baffin'. Bay sad Davis's Strait ; being much favoured by fair winds sad open water, Cape Farewell was parsed on the 16th, since which we have been followed by fresh gales and a bath sea until abreast of Aberdeen, on the evening of the 2Oth, reachin g this at 1.30 p.m. this day. " 11. The Pioneer, in advance of the other vessels, put.d company during a strong breeze on the 18th; the latri pid, during a fresh gale and thick weather, while pre•siog the ships through the Fair Island Passage, on the 21th t and the Assistance, during a strong gale and thick weather off Kinnaird's Head, on the 26th. The Resolute has been delayed in proceeding between the Pentland &ernes, and this in the hope of the other vessels rejoin : but, although they have not done so, I have every rtmos to believe that they are either in advance or in our immediate vicinity. " 12. The watchfulness culled for in proceeding out of Say and Davis's Straits ; the unexpected rapidity of oar passage from Cape Farewell, combined with a following have prevented the completion of a compiled chart, showing the land newly discovered, and that surveyed by th:. expedition ; but which, with other records Ind docu mists in detail, shall be transmitted at an early period. " 13. In concluding this report I feel it to be due to es -IWeSi my sense of the ready and zealous co-operation I have r , c,ved from Captain Otarnanney, and of the efficient state in which the ship, under his command, has been at all times b II , to the officers in command of the steam tenders, to the executive officers of the expedition, and to the heads of the respective branches, my best thanks are due, m. ,1 1 must not omit to notice the talented assistance I Lo t had in the navigation of the expedition from Mr. Ai:au, master of the Resolute. Of all in their respective stations (not forgetting the admirable conduct and spirited tuitions of the crews), I cannot speak too highly, and hope, should their lordships be pleased to think favourably of the labours of the expedition entrusted to my charge, that they may be further induced to reward the individual " 1 4. When looking to the return of the expedition nadir such favourable circumstances from the privations and eluxgers which we have had to contend with, with the loss of but one life and so few casualities, I cannot close t hi` report without expressing to their lordships the deep Ma w that is generally felt of the great mercy and protec tion that has been vouchsafed unto us. At the same time I scut ever deeply regret that, although aided by most liberal resources, our exertions unhappily have not bean crowned with success. Herewith I enclose a chart descriptive of the progress of the steam tenders while prosecuting the search in the •cellars part of BaMa's Bay, as also a few sketches of some ot the asset peomineat peplum " I have, he., HON►TIO T. AUSTIN, " Captaia, and la charge of the expedition." Her Majesty's ship Resolute, Yarmouth Roads, October 1, 1851. " Sir,—Since forwarding my 'report, date(' 30th of Sep timber, I hare the honour to state for the information of the Lords Commissioner; of the Admiralty, the Resolute, . - with her tender, the Pioneer, have arrived in Yarmouth Roads, and that the Assistance, with her tender, the In trepid, are in the Humber. " I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient ser vant, " HORATIO T. AUSTIN, " Captain in charge of an Arctic Expedition." " To the Secretary of the Admiralty, London." RETURN OF SIR JOHN ROSS FROM TILE ARCTIC SEAS. SIR,—I beg to hand you for publication in your widely-circulated journal a copy of a despatch received at the Hudson's Bay House from Rear-Admiral Sir John Roes, announcing the safe return, and, I regret to add, the unsuccessful result of the expedition under his cons mend. The public are aware that Sir John Rom, before his de parture on his perilous voyage, not only offered his gratuit• ow services in the cause of humanity, but also bound him self, rather than that the proposed undertaking should fail through want of funds, to defray out of his private re worms any expense that should be incurred beyond the amount of the subscription raised for the equipment of the expedition. The total amount of the subscription is 3,0G31. lls. 2d., and the expenses amount to 4,3831. 19s. 7d., leaving a balance of 1,3001. ss. sd. to be provided for. To meet this there is only the schooner Felix, and even should that vessel be sold to advantage there will still be a considerable deficiency to be made good by Sir John Boas. But I feel confident that a British public, ever ready to appreciate acts of daring intrepidity and generous devotedness, will not allow a veteran officer who has acted so noble a part in a sacred cause, to add a pecuniary sacrifice to his arduous personal services. In this confidence I beg to state that subscriptions will con tinue to be received at the different banking houses in Lon don, by the collectors of customs throughout the kingdom, and by the Secretary of the Hudson's Bay Company, until the end of the prescet month, by which time, it is hoped, a sufficient sum will have been received both to meet all claims and to present Sir John Ross with some token of the public approbation. Allow me to add, that a statement of account and a list of the subscribers names will be published, a copy of which will be sent to each subscriber. I am, sir, your moot obedient tervant, Hudson's Bay House, Oct. 2, 18.31. J. 11. PELLY. Felix Discovery Vessel, Stranratr, Sept. 25, 18.51. Sir,—ln reference to an extract of my despatch of the 29th July, 1851, sent by Captain Austin, I have to acquaint you that after leaving our winter quarters at Cornwallis Island, on the 12th of August, we parted company with the vessels under Captain Austin and those in charge of Captain Penny off the Wellington Channel on the following day ; and after having made a further search at Decay Island, we proceeded without much obstruction to the eastward, and having made the land in lat. 76 N., we used every effort between the 15th and 25tti of August to close with the coast, but were prevented by impenetrable ice, extending from the east land to seaward 29 miles between the lat. of KOSSUTH. A Southampton correspondent, writing yesterday, says : The interest about Kossuth's arrival here continues unabated. From the conversation heard amongst the most uneducated classes, it is clear that they anticipate the arrival of some great chieftain who has excited cxtraordi• nary interest in the world. The London and provincial press appear to be making unusual efforts here to record the particulars of his arrival and reception in England. M. Falsity, the distinguished Magyar writer and patriot, who is here waiting the arrival of his beloved chief, called on me this morning, and placed at my disposal, for publica tion, the following letter, which is of interest, owing to the great anxiety felt all through the country as to the period of Kossuth's arrival. _ . "My dear Pulsky,—Since Kossuth started on the 27th (it is said on the authority of a letter received by Colonel Gull), alter 10 o'clock—but suppose we my sunset—he could not be at Gibraltar before the afternoon of the 30th. If he did not stop an boor at Gibraltar, he could not possibly be at Southampton before daybreak on the .sth. But this is supposing the Mississippi to steam 12 miles an hour and 110 head wind. If she only steams 11 miles, or 10 miles an hour, he cannot be here before evening of the sth or sunset of 6th. The calculation is easily made. If the Mississippi steams (Marseilles to Gibraltar 400 miles) 10 miles an hour she will be 3days 9 hours; 11 miles an hour, 3 days ; 12 miles an hour, 2 days IS hours. This will bring him to Gibraltar on the morning of the Ist October, evening of the 30th September, or afternoon of the 30th September. From Gibraltar to Southampton (1.300 miles), 5 days 10 hours, 4 days 22 hour. or 4 days 13 hours. 12 miles an hour, daybreak .sth October, at Southampton ; 11 miles an hour, evening sth October; 10 miles an hour, sunset 6th October. To this sr ust be added his probable stay at Gibraltar. " Yours in haste, C. W." M. Pulsky mentioned to me an instance of the paltry land persecuting conduct of the French government towards Kusauth, which would be scarcely credible if it bad not un doubted authority to depend upon. A Hungarian officer named Tranyi is one of the few refugees allowed to remain in Paris since the recent proscription. Ho obtains a sub sistence by being a tutor in a private family. On hearing that Kossuth was on the eve ut' visiting Hoglund, he felt anxious to come to England to see him, and he applied for a passport for that purpose. The French authorities offered him a passport, but gave him dedinetly to understand that if he visited Kossuth in England he would not be allowed to return to France. This paltry and arbitrary conduct on the part of the French government is quite of a piece with the refusal to let Kossuth pass through France. The great Hungarian chief burnt in effigy by the despotic Austrian, and refused a passage through red republican Franee,will be welcomed with a glorious enthusiasm in Eng land, on the soil of constitutional freedom. The hospitality that the British nation will accord to Kossuth will infinikly surpass that which would be accorded to the Emperor of Austria, or Louis Napoleon. The intention of a municipal body so important as that of Southampton, to officially welcome Kossuth to England, with all the paraphernalia of dignity and state, is exciting the utmost interest. Certainly no greater sticklers for the observance of law and order can be found than the mem bers of the Southampton corporation. In sympathising in the cause of the great Magyar hero, however, they only express their abhorrence of absolutism, and pay homa•ec to Ate spirit which animated Washington and ilannulen, and which has created the happiness and liberty enjoyed in this country. 75 and 77 N. It was evident that by getting round tida l immmse body.of ice, either by the northward or southward, even if it were possible, we must be obliged to spend anis. titer winter in order to make the proposed ermined's, and for which we had not provisions, living origin* Allh Walled for only eighteen months. I was, therefore, undue the necessity of bearing up for Godhavn (Liefoly) in Die" still in hopes of obtaining a supply of provisions, from what the Commander of the North Star was directed by the Admiralty to land there, and which would enable me probably to obtain a position north of Wolstenhome Sound, from whence I should, during the ensuing spring, have set the question at rest. But here I regret to say I was disappointed. I arrived at Godhavn on the 30th of August, in company with the Danish government brig Moolfisken, which I fell in with on the 29th, and to my moriiti °.itio.i I found that Mr. Saunders, the master commander of the North Star, had not, according to his orders, been to Godhavn to land any provisions; and although the manager and magistrate at Godhavn, in absence of the Governor, moat readily Lupplied us with the refreshments so sicasiary for the health of my crew, be could not spare no provisions for another season ; and being obliged to d.ler my intention of examining the coed between Whale Sound and Melville Bay, it only remaking for me to obtain the deposition on oath, touching the fate of the missing ships, of my interpreter, Adam Beck, who on the Ist of September was carried before the magistrate, and being warned that if it was found by a future capedition which would probably be sent out, that he had sworn to what was not true, he would incur a severe punishment ; whereupon be voluntarily made the inclosed deposition, which he signed, and swore to in my presence, and in that of the magistrate. I regret that there was no person at °Wham who could translate this document either into Danish or English, although it was perfectly understood by the magistrate's lady, who is the daughter of a former governor, was born and brought up in Greenland, but could not translate into Danish. The substance of this document was, however, that the two missiag ships were actually wrecked on the coast north of OW York ; that some of the crews reached the land in a erre of destitution, and perished during the winter of 1546-7, either by cold, hunger, or by the treachery ef a hostile tribe of natives; that articles belonging to the ships could be shown which would prove the truth of his assertions, and that it. would rear pany any future expedition that might be sent to memr taro the truth. It is true, indeed, that Petersen, the Dane, who is inter preter on board the Lady Franklin, flatly contradicted the report of Adam Beck; but circumstances have transpired, and facts have come to light, which have east serious doubts on the veracity, if not on the respectability, of Petersen, while they have in a material degree corro borated the testimony of Adam Beck, and have also, in a satisfactory manner, accounted for the boy now on board the Assistance being on the side of Petersen. I am also authorised by the residents and magistrate of Disco to say that they firmly believe that what Adam Beck lies deposed is true, r be was born in Greenland, was brought up a Christian, eon both read and write, is well-informed in the nature of tut oath, and its consequences, and that, under such there stencil., the natives have never been known to swear falsely. And having myself taken everything into consideration, I am clearly of *pinks that the miring ships under the command of Sir John Franklin, haring remained at their winter quarters,Beachy Island, until September, MU, and seeing there could be no possibility of advent:in' g further during that season (after which they would only have one year's provisions), had, on their attempt to: return home round the nortlynd of the Pack, been wrecked on the east coast of Batlln'v Bay ; and, in short, that the report of Adam Beck is in every respect true. Adam Beek was discharged on the 30th of August, on our arrival at Oodhavn. Inelostere No. 1 contains his deposition on oath, written in the Esquimau: language. loclosurc N 0.2 is his account current, copies of bills in liquidation of his wages, and sup , plies to the ship. Truly thankful for the blesatngs of health and strength by which, through divine Providence, we have been enabled to perform the arduous duty we undertook, it is with feelings of unqualified satisfaction I have to inform you that the Felix, not having met with the slightest da mage, has safely arrived here this day, without the is of a man, and with the whole crow, as well as myself, it per health. I have the honour to be, with truth and regard, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant, (Signed) Jolts Ross, Rear Admiral. Archibald Barclay, Esq. , Secretary Modem's 13;y Company. Extract of Admiral Sir John ROY'S letter of the 29th July, 1851. " It is my intention, if possible, to make a thorough inquiry into the truth of Adam Beck's report of the ships having been wrecked in the space between Whale Sound and Cope York. This, indeed, may detain me another winter, and with 16 men I am not very able to cope with a numerous tribe of hostile savages, but I must and will try. I bare, sir, to entreat you to offer my most grateful remem• brancea and respectful compliments to the Governor and Directors of the Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company, and I am, with truth and regard, "Your most obedient servant, (Signed) " ions Boss. To Archibald Barclay, Esq., &c." THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4, 1851. TO THE EDITOR OP THE rxritEms. Sitt,—Pcrceit•ing from your journal that Kossuth may now be daily expected in this country, it does appear neocuary that an extensive movement should at once be made by that large class of persona who sympathise with him in this country, towards raising a sufficient sum to place him, his family, and brave companions iu a position of inde pendence. I would therefore suggest that some influential party or parties in London should immediately place themselves in communication with others who may be thought likely to interest themselses in the different large towns of the king dom towards raising a fund. Such a plan, there can be no doubt, would be more agreeable to Kossuth's feelings than an application for a grant of the public money. Knowing tolerably well the feelings entertained by the great bulk of the labouring population in the manufacturing towns towards Kossuth and his bravo companions, I can confidently hazard the assertion that when once such a scheme is fairly afloat it will surpass every other similar attempt, by the extent of the subscriptions, the immensil of the number of contributors, and the willingness and en thusiasm manifested by all who take part in it. Hoping you will urge forward a national subscription to Kossuth and his companion, I remain yours respectfully, Wakefield, Oct. 2. W. T. LAMP. THE REPRESENTATION OF STAFFORD SHIRE. AGRICULTURAL MEETING AT BURTON-ON- TREN T. Yesterday the anniversary dinner of the North Staffordshire agricultural meeting took place, under the presidency of Viscount Anson, M.P. Mr. Dam, M.P., occu pied the vice-chair. In retuneing thanks for the toast, " The House of Peers," the Earl of iiAilltOWBY took the opportunity of defending that branch of the legislation from the aspersion cast upon it by some individuals. While, said his lordship, it is ne cessary to have a great representative body in our constitu tion, or there would be no guarantee for liberty, it is neces sary, also, to have another body, not so immediately depen dent on the people, as a guarantee for the maintenance of order. Thus, in the constitution of this country, are happily combined the guarantees of both liberty and order. (Loud cheery.) Were it not so, we should be continually liable to be carried away by every impulse of popular excitement. It was the duty of the venerable body to which he belonged, and it was their disposition also, not to resist the long-set tled convictions of the people of this country. The peers of England were not jealous of their titles or prerogatives— they admitted into their house, and treated with all the courtesy to which their talents and abilities entitled thesis, all those persons who distinguished themselves in the House of Commons, in the law, and other professions. It was, no doubt, the duty of the House of Peers to see to and protect the landed interests, hut they did not selfishly forget the other great interests iu the country. (Cheers.) In reply to the toast, "The Members for the North Division," Pic C. B. ADDERLEY, M.P., said he had representeL them 11 years, had been twice returned, and once after a severe contest. And, now, as the present parliament was drawing t a close, he ventured to express a hope, that no thing had occurred to prevent his again obtaining a re arrod expression of their confidence. (Cheers.) He must say that it seemed to him, taking into account the temper and feeling of the country at large, madness to think of return ing to what were called protective duties. Any representative who would tell his constituents otherwise, was either traffived himself, or, what he could hardly conceive poe dlille, must be wilfully endeavouring to deceive them. If, them, the agricultural Interest could not look for a return telareeden, they must seek to relieve themselves front Aar peculiar burdens of taxation which pressed on them, must insist upon a readjustment of taxation, and he t he might say, on behalf of the people of England, that they would not object to such a propose!. He bad no doubt there were especial hindrances to agriculture from this cause, and they ought, in strict justice, to be removed. Retrenchment of local and general taxation, then, were the things to be looked to, but he was sorry to say that many gentlemen who called themselves farmers' friends, and would promise these things, when they got into parliament forgot to redeem their promises. Why did not these gen tlemen raise their voices against thatmeat cruel war which was going ou at the Cape, at a cost of 100,0901. per month. Mr. Adderley then proc eeded to recommend the farmers to depend "on their self-reliant energies, " and on the im provements of a mechanical and chemic al character, as the only means of surmounting their present difficulties. Mr. S. CHILD, M.P., said that when he first solicited their suffrages he declined to give them any pledge on the subject of protection. He had then told them that he saw no chance of a return to protection, and nothing that had occurred made such a return, in his opinion, any more pro bable or possible. The health of the chairman having been drank, Viscount ANSON, M.P., returned thanks. Ho spoke of the advantages of such societies; of agricultural training schools for farmers sons; of educating labourers, so r to make them more capable of aiding in carrying out improve ments in agriculture; end of the discoveries made under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society, and particularly in respect to chemical manures. He urged the farmers to continue the exertions he saw them making, and to renewed exertions to dispel the gloom which now hung over them, and that they might establish additional claims on the le gislature, who had not perhaps done all that ought to have been done for the agricultural interest. lie 111 w hope for the farmer in Mr. M'Cormick's reaping machine, an invention which be thought would produce consequences more im portant than any one yet dreamt of ; but he would cape ! rally have them turn their attention to the cultivation of flax. This crop might be produced on almost any sort of I soil, and would yield a good profit for the grower. The I only difficulty was in the preparation of it for the manu facturer, but he would suggest that where a certain number of farmers in a given neighbourhood grew flax, they should employ a proper person to see it prepared fur the mono ' lecturer. The healthy of the patron of the society, the Duke of Sutherland, the Marquis of Auglesea, the Lord-Lieutenant of the county, and other toasts, were drunk, after which the meeting separated. THE NATIONAL LAND COMPANY.—Yesterday the Master in Chancery liumphry appointed Mr. N 1 illiam Ooodchap, actuary and accountant, of 64, Cheapside, to be interim manager to investigate and wind up the affairs of this undertaking, with Messrs. Tucker and Sons, of Basinghall.street, as solicitors. There were eleven other candidates for the appointment, which has given rise to the warmest canvassing and contest that has yet occurred under the Joint Stock Companies Winding-up Acts. THE FIRST NUMBER of the Dumbarton Herald, the first newspaper published in the Vale of Leven, appeared on Thursday last. ORLEANS AND BORDEAUX RAILWAY.—Section Orleans to Tours and Tours to Poitiers.—Receipts tor week ending Sept. 22:—Passengers, 13,127. Passengers and luggage, 73,90 if. 7.1 c.; goods and cattle, 49,8;41. 15e. , total for the week, 123,761 f. 90c. Corresponding week, 16.30, 90,312 f. 20e. Difference, 33,419 f. 70e. 'Ube Court. BALMORAL, TIWZADAY, Oer. 2. Her Majesty drove yesterday in tho open carriage, accompanied by the Princess Royal, and attended by the Marchioness of Douro. Prince Albert went out deer-stalking. Lady Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Clark had the honour of dining with her Moje.ty yesterday. In the evening her Majesty gave a ball to the tenantry on the estates of Balmoral, Abergeldle, and 13irkhall. The Oxford Unirenity Commission had a meeting yes terday at the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury, in Downing -street. Present : The Bishop of Norwich, the Dean of Carlisle, the Harter of Pembroke, the Rev. H. 0. Liddell, J. L. Dampier, Esq., the Rev. Professor Powell, the Rev. 0. H. S. Johnson, and the Rev. A. P. Stanley (secretary). Despatches were sent off yesterday from the Colonial office to the Governors of the North American Colonies. We understand that Mr. Longworth has been ap pointed Consul at Monastir—a most excellent appoint ment. There is no doubt that an infusion of the popular element into the legislature will accelerate many popular reforms to the importance of which the richer classes arc often not sufficiently alive. Thus, a lower franchise in rural districts will, in all probability, soon settle the game laws. Thu admission of working men in towns will again soon compel parliament to pay more than usual attention to the various schemes ranging from downright socialism to the partnership laws, which some of the most intelligent of our operatives regard as means for the prufi'able invest ment of their small savings. But all these objects are as compatible with our existing constitution, in a word, as thoroughly conservative, as any measure ever introduced by dukes.—Wobe. (Flom bet nlibt's Matlte.) COMMISSION SIGNED BY THE LORD LIEUTENANT or NorriNoitAmmitaz.—Charles Pelham Pelham Clinton, Esq. (commonly called Lord Charles Pelham Clinton), to b e Deputy-Lieutenant. COMMISSION SIONED BY VIE LORD LIEUTENANT or LANCASIttiIIi —Thomas Ainsworth Crook, Esq., late Lieutenant of the Rochdale Troop, to be Captain in the same troop of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry. COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY THE LORD LIEUTENANT OP DOINETISKIRE.—LitUr. Sir William Coles Mcdlycott, Bart., to be Captain; Cornet Lewis o , .orge St. La, to he Lieutenant, in the Queen's Own Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry. VISIT TO LIVERPOOL. The following official programme has been issued by the loc.sl authorities of Liverpool, on her Majesty's visit, on Thursday next, the 9th of October : The Mayor, in his state carriage, will meet the Queen at the boundary of the borough, in West Derby Road, where she will arrive about half.past ten a.m., and he will there he presented to her Majesty by the Minister of state in attendance ; the royal cortege stopping at the boundary for this purpose. _ _ The Mayor, in his =Hap, will then precede her Ma jesty, by the following route, to the landing stage, wht.re she will arrive at 11 o'clock.— Along West Dcrbproad, down Brunswick-road, along Moss-street, Dsulby-street, and Brownlow•strcct; up Brownlow-hill, into Mount-plca , ant, across into hope• strcet, down Lecee-street, Bold-street, Church-street, Lord-street, Csstle•strect, and Brunswick street, along the Goree, over the bridge at the north end of the George's Dock, to the landing-stage, where her Majesty will embark on board her yacht the Fairy, at eleven o'clock. When her 'Majesty alights from her carriage, the chairman and deputy chairman of the dock committee wi►► be presented to her Majesty, and with the Mayor will es cort her Majesty to her yacht. Any members of the dock committee may be in attendance on the landing-stage, but the mayor, chairman, and duck surveyor only will, if commanded, attend upon her .Majesty on board the Fairy or the purpose of affording explanations as to the ♦arious docks and works during her progress. Her Majesty's yacht will be brought alongside the centre of the landing-stage with her head to the southward. After embarking on board her yacht, her Majesty will proceed up the river to the end of the dock works, then crossover and proceed down the river along the Cheshire shore towards the Rock Lighthouse, then cross over and proceed along the north docks to the landing-stage. One of the fastest steamers, to burn coke instead of coal, with an officer on board, will precede her Majesty's yacht. Three steamers, via., the Commodore, Eblana, and Trafalgar (having been placed at the disposal of the Dock Committee for the occasion), will come alongside of the Waterloo Dock Parade at eight o'clock, am., and ad mission will be by ticket only. Ladies and gentlemen must be on board not later than ten o'clock, a.m., at which hour the steamers will leave the pier to take up their re spective stations. Platforms will be erected on the landing-stage to accom modate 2,148 persons ; and standing room will bo allowed on George's-pier in front of the baths. Admission to the platforms on the landing-stage will be by ticket. Ladies and gentlemen are particularly requested to be in their respective places not later than half-past ten o'clock, as no persons will be permitted to cross the dock bridges after that hour. Neither can any party be allowed to leave the landing-stage until after her Majesty shall have disem barked, passed the landing-stage, entered her carriage, and driven away. Platforms will be erected on King's-parade to accommo date 1,710 persons; on Albert-parade to accommodate 2,850 persons; on Prince's-parade to accommodate 5,190 pcnons. Admissions to these platforms will be by ticket. Her Majesty's cruise on the river will occupy about one hour and a half, and upon disembarking, her Majesty, preceded by the Mayor in his carriage, will pass through the following streets to the Town-hall, where she will ar rive about one o'clock : Along Goree, Strand-street, round the south front of the Custom-house, passing the Sailors' Home, thence up South Castle-street, along Lord-street, Church-street, Parker street, and Lime-street to the east front of St. George's hall, and, without alighting from her carriage, pass down St. John's-lane, up Manchester-street and Dale-street to the town-hall. At the door of the town-hall her Majesty will be received _ _ . by the Mayor. Her Majesty will be conducted by the Mayor up the grand staircase, through the centre and east drawing-rooms and the small ball-room, to the large ball-room, in which her Majesty will take her place. The Mayor will then retire to the partof the room appropriated to the members of the council, and with them advance to the foot of the dais upon which her Majesty will be seated. Tho address of the corporation will then be read by the recorder, and presented to her Majesty by the Mayor. During the presentation of the address, the dais will be occupied by her Majesty, the Prince Albert, and the royal family, her Majesty's suite being arranged on each side of it. After the presentation of the address her Majesty will advance across the room to the balcony constructed outside the centre window, and from it inspect the area of the Ex change. Oa retiring, her Mejesty will be conducted by the Mayor through the small ball-room to the drawing-rooms, which rooms will be exclusively occupied by those in at tendance upon her. Her Majesty will partake of a strictly private luncheon in the Mayor's dining room. A luncheon will be provided in the council chamber for the ladies and gentlemen in attendance upon her Majesty. Upon her Majesty's return to the drawing-room, the ladies and gentlemen assembled in the ball-rooms will be required to leave the town hall with the least possible delay, in order that the preparations for tbo ball may be immediately proceeded with. But no carriage can be ad mitted to the front door until her Majesty has taken her departure. After her luncheon her Majesty will be conducted by the Mayor to her carriage, and proceed by Dale-street, Man chester-street, St. John's-lane, to the north end of St. George's Hall, of which she will make a private inspection. She will be received at the north entrance by the chair man, deputy-ehairman, and members of the Law Courts Committee, and will be conducted by the Mayor, chairman, and deputy-chairman only through the building, being attended by the surveyor to afford explanations. After this inspectioo, her Majesty will enter her carriage at the eastern front, and proceed to the railway station en route to Wortley. THE LAST SPRING ASSIZES.—Among the papers lately printed by order of the House of Lords was one giving an account of the number of causes tried on all the circuits of England end Wales at the spring and summer assizes for the last four yean, and also en account for the last spring anises. On the Home circuit it appears there were on the last spring assizes 11l causes; on the Midland circuit there were 41; on the Norfolk circuit 14 ; Northern circuit 75 ; on the Oxford circuit 63 ; on the 1 Western circuit 53; and on the North Wales and Chester circuit 19, These returns glow a great diminution of business, and on the last summer circuit the business uses further diminished. As the county courts have powers to 501., and to any amount by the consent of part ies, the busi ness of the circuits in civil matters is expected to be still further diminished. SUDDEN DEATH OF THE EARL OF LIVERPOOL. We regret to announce the death of the Right Honourable the Earl of Liverpool, which took place sud denly, at his residence, Busted-park, Sussex, this morning (Friday). It appears that the noble lord being indisposed, on Mon day last, Mr. Prince, surgeon, of tickfield, was sent lor, and found his lordship labouring under a slight attack of pleurisy. No dangerous symptoms appeared, however, to have manifested themselves, as his lordship was perfectly able to leave his room; and it was not until Thursday that it was considered advisable to obtain additional medical assistance. On that day, however, as a precautionary mea sure, a message was dispatched to Dr. Brown, of Brighton, who was speelaly in attendance, ant having consulted res pecting the proper treatment, returned to that town, leaving Mr. l'rincc in attendance on his lordship. At that time the noble lord evidently thought the attack was not of a serious character, for he would not allow any one to sit up during the night, and it was only by Mr. Prince's directions that, unknown to his lordship, a person did remain in attendance. That there was then some anx iety manifested, however, by those around his lordship is evident from the fact that a messenger was despatched that night to the Isle of Wight, to inform his lordAip's eldest daughter, Lady Catherine Harcourt, of her noble parent's illness. It was about cloven o'clock when his lordship retired for the night. Afoot-bath was placed for his use, and the servants retired. It was the lust time the noble lord was seen alive. About half-past two, on Friday morning, Mr. Prince and his lordship's valet knocked at the door of his sleeping apartment, in order to administer the me dicine which had been prescribed. There was no answer. Thinking his lordship had fallen asleep, they opened the door, and there they were indeed startled by the sight that presented itself. Ilia lordship usually slept in a sofa bed stead, which stood against the wall of the apartment. On this bedstead, in a sitting position, his head supported by the wall, lay the noble lord; life was quite extinct, and at least an hour and a half (it was calculated) must have elapsed since his lordship's decease. The foot-bath had evidently been used, and every preparation usual with his lordship before lying down had been made. It is of course impossible now to ascertain precisely when the lamentable event occurred ; but it is supposed (ruin his lordship's posi tion that he died just as he was getting into bed, being sud denly seized with a spasm of the heart, which was the proxi mate cause of his lordship's decease. The bell, which was quite within reach of his lordship, was never rung, which almost renders it certain that his lordship's death must have been frightfully sudden. Immediate steps were taken to convey the melancholy intelligence to his lordship's rela tives, who ore hourly expected at Butted. Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool, Baron Hawkesbury, and a hamlet, was born 29th May, 1784, and was consequently in the 68th year of his age, although his erect figure and robust appearance conveyed the idea that he was a much younger man. The ancestors of this lamented nobleman were a knightly race in the county of Oxford, who for their attachment to the cause of the house of Stuart acquired a baronetcy in 1661, almost immediately after the restoration of the Second Charles. They represented the county of Oxford in several parliaments, and at length in the person of Sir Charles icnkinson obtained a place in the British peerage in the year 1786, with the title of Baron Hawkesbury, of if awkesbury, in the county of Gloucester. Lord Ilawkesbury was subse quently (on Juce 1,1796) advanced to the dignity of Earl of Liverpool. This nobleman, who died 17th Dec., 1808, was twice married. His first wife was Amelia, daughter of Watts, Governor of Fort William, Bengal, by whom lie had issue Robert Banks, second E••arl of Liverpool. Ho married secondly (in 1782) Catherine, daughter of Sir Bisshopp, of Parham, in this county, hart., and had two children, a son, the subject of the present notice, and a daughter, Charlotte, who married James Walter, first Earl of Verulani. Robert Banks Jenkinsou, his successor in the earldom of Liverpool was a personage of distinguished abi lities, and for many years filled the highest offices in the state. For a long and brilliant period he held the position of Premier, and the name of the " Liverpool Administration" will survive as long as history lasts. A stroke of paralysis deprived the nation of his services in Feb., 1827, and he died the following year. As he left no issue the title devolved upon his half-brother, the late lamented, and third Earl of Liverpool, who succeeded to it on the 4th of December, 1823. Lord Liverpool had previously married in 1310, Julia Evelyn-Medley, only child and heiress of Sir G. A. W. bhuckburg- Evelyn, Bart., in whose right he acquired the magni ficent domain of Busted, with its dependencies, Friston place, Coneyborough- park, &c., &c., in this county. This lady died in 1311, hav;iig bad issue, 1, Ca therine Julia, who married Colonel F. Harcourt, son of the late Archbishop of York; 2, Selina• Charlotte, who mar ried William-Charles Viscount Milton, son of the Earl Fitzwilliam (who died in 1337); and 3, Louisa-llarriett. In 1841, when Sir Robert Peel was made Prime Minister, Lord Liverpool was appuiuted to the office of Lord High Steward of the Household, which he held during the Peel administration, of which he was a firm supporter. Her Majesty, when Princess Victoria, occasionally visited the earl at Busted park, to the romantic scenery of which and the neighbourhood she wasgreatly attached, as well as to its noble proprietor,and many of the Queen% loyal subjects in the neigh bourhood will call to mind the affability of the young Miress to the imperial crown of these realms during her sojourns at Busted. During the time fur which his lordship held the office of lord steward her Majesty and Prince Albert visited Busted, taking Lewes in their route from the Pavilion at Brighton. Lord Liverpool leaves no male issue, and as there are no collateral relatives in the male line, the titles of Earl of Liverpool and Baron Ilawkesbury aro extinct, and the extensive estates devolve upon his lord ship's daughters and co-heiresses. THE GREAT EXHIBITION. The attendance at the Crystal Palace yesterday was one of the fullest Fridays of the season, and the number of private carriages indicated that numbers of our fashionable tourists have returned to town in anticipation of their regular season for the purpose of taking a parting 11/16111p0 at that exhibition which has proved of such un iteampled and protracted attraction. There were several pima of distinction present, among whom the Persian ansbaissulor, accompanied by his interpreter, and one or two Indian princes were much noticed, hut certainly the greatest personage who honoured the building with his presence was the Norfolk Giant, who strutted about in all the glory of seven feet six to the great admiration of all the visitors. Her Majesty the ex-Queen of the French paid a protracted visit. The general company seemed to be principally from the country, and there were several whose appearance indicated that they must have made some sacrifice to enjoy the com parative quiet and room for inspection of a half-crown day. There was one young lady habited in the Bloomer costume, which is rapidly gaining ground in public opinion. Wet days and dirty crossings tend wonderfully to favour any curtailment of those Bowing draperies which latterly have been so popu lar with the ladies. The attendance during the week now so near its termination, has exhibited such an increase as leads the officials to expect that the number of 100,000 will be arrived at tome day before the close. The four shilling days produced en aggregate greater than any four previous consecutive days, and intimations have been re ceived from the country to the effect that the four shilling days of next week will receive large accessions from an en tirely new class of visitors. Information has been received that during the next week business will be so arranged at all the priumpal watering places as to enable all the servants, waiters, &e. to come up to town for a sight of the Exhibi tion. A curious feature in the statistics of the Crystal Palace is the amount daily received at the umbrella stand. Since the rainy season has set in, the receipts have ex ceeded 201. a day, and 301. might be obtained, but that the accommodation does not admit of so great an extension of the trade. Some attractive additioniare eve. now made to the various departments. The Austrian stand has been enriched by the exhibition of a magnificent opal, and the French have added to their previously rich col lection of bronzes, the head of a negro girl, of great ori ginality and truthfulness. Frornent Meurice, de., con tinue to add many brilliant specimens of jewellery and goldsmiths' work, to supply the void left by the departure of the Parma table, which the firm have had the satisfac tion of learning has arrived safely at its destitution. The temperature was exceedingly pleasant throughout the whole of yesterday, nor did the interior exhibit many traces of the lute heavy rains ; but the presence of extra awnings here and there showed that the state of the roof was such n as um to b rgu w ir e e m som m e x lit l t , le The following shows the temperature during yesterday,as and i th al e e rec of erp r rs w au ere ti" 3 . ,3s4 T l h . e 3s P . °lice recorded by Mr. Bennett's thermometers, being the mean re sult of 100 readings 10 o'clock, 56 ; 12 o'clock, 60; 2 o'clock, 63 ; 4 o'clock , 61 ; 8 o'clock, 62. Mean tempera ture, 61. We learn that Alexander Oswald, Esq., M.P., of Auchincruive, has defrayed the expenses of his foremen to London, to see the Great Exhibition. The foremen have presented to him an address in acknowledgment of his liberality, and expressive of the gratification which they experienced daring their visit.—Ayr Advertiser. THE PRESS. LIVERPOOL COUNTY COURT.-YESTERDAY. THE REPORTERS At half-past ten o'clock his Honour the judge opined the court. The attendance was very thin. After some preli minary business his Honour, in an address, made another attack on the reports which had appeared in the papers, as not being sufficiently full or accurate. The only reporter then present challenged his honour to disprove the verity of any paragraph or notice of his proceedings which he had ever written, and said ho felt convinced that there was no truly recognised reporter of any paper in Liverpool who dared to offer the proprietor an account he was not prepared by his notes to prove as accurate. Some manifestations of applause were hero indulged in, and his honour disclaimed any intention of alluding to the reporter who addressed him; on the con trary•, ho respected the courteous manner in which the charge had been repudiated. The reporter said he was convinced, if the warm-heartedacas of which his hon-ur had spoken were since.e (which no one of right mind would doubt after the solemn asseveration of his honour), that the remark with regard to the report was, at least, inconsiderate. His Honour, at the conclusion of the bu.int , s of the court, again assured the reporter that he did not intend to insult him, as he (the reporter) had ever shown respect to that Court. The reporter thanked his honour, but he begged to ob serve that he was not speaking for himself alone, but for tho profession to which he belonged, and that he was only vindi cating the character of honourable men—men, he hopcd, who were above suspicion, and who were not present to de fend themselves. His Honour replied that the reporter was only taking a manly and straightforward course, and that he was happy he had elicited the explanation.—Lireqmol Chronicle. ALLEGED ILL-TREATNIENT OF CHILDILEN BY THE SCHOOLMASTER OF MARYLEBONE WORKHOUSE. Yesterday at the meeting of the board of guardians of the parish of Marylebune, James IJavi, Esq., in the I chair, an inquiry was entered into relative to the alleged ill-treatment of the children in the school of the workhouse, one of whom, Henry Newman, was said to have died in consequence of the severe Ixtting he received from the schoolmaster. An inquest was held on the body on the Nth ult., and a verdict to the t Beet that deceased died from the natural effects of typhus fever was retuned. Mr. Squire, the assistant-surgeon, stated that he consi dered the wounds on three of the hoes out of the five who had been sent to the infirmary, were the result of chastise ment; the wounds on the inner part of the thighs of the other boys were in his opinion the result of accident. Tho wounds were not of a slight character, but nut sufficiently severe to render it necessary fir the boys to be in the in firmary. There were 150 boys in the school, none of whom exhibited bruises on the back. Mr. James Simmons, the schoolmaster, was called in and the following cora 1111 l nieution from the poor-law board wus read by the sosretary : seer-law Board, Sept. 27, 13.11. " Sir,—l am directed by the Poor-law Board to state that their attention has been drawn to a report of the proceed ings at an inquest held yestrilay at the M. Marylebeno orkhouse, on the body of Henry Newman, deceased, a boy aged 3 years, lute an inmate of the workhouse. The board request to be informed whether evidence given nt the inquest, and the verdict of the jury are under the consider ation of the directors and guardians, and whether they pro pose to make any inquiry with reference to the alleged state of the room in the infirmary where the boy slept, and also with reference to the conduct of the sehouhuister, and the severity with which he is stated to have punished both the deceased and other boys oral, r his care, with a heavy stick. unfit to be used fur such a purpose. " I am, Sir, your obedient servant, " (Signed) It. W. Guar, See. " To the Secretary of the Directors and Board of Guar dians." Mr. Poland (one of the guardians) said that he felt it his duty to communicate to the board sumo of the evidence taken at the inquest on the boy who had been under the schoolmaster's care. The evidence of the another of the deceased reflected upon the character of the schoolmaster. The boy complained of having been ill-treated. Two boys had been called in to corroborate the evidence of the de ceased. One of them, the boy Ilickey, swore that he saw the master kick one buy in the lower part of his person, and that ten others had cracked heads. Mr. James Simmons, the schoolmaster, said that the whole statement, from beginning to end, was completely false, and that the witnesses hail perjured themselves. The cane, which was stated to be the only one ever used 'by the master in chastising the boys, was produced. It was an ordinary-sized cane, with neither wax-end nor thimble at the cud. In answer to Mr. Artaud, the master stated that he never beat the boys over the head or neck with a stick. lie had stated this at the inquest, but it was not reported. Mr. Poland—lt is the opini.in of the surgeon that the bruises are the result of corporeal punishment. How do you account for the bruises on the thigh of Webster ? Mr. Sinnuons—lle threw a shoe at me, and I pulled him across the desk. The bruises were not the result of any chastisement inflicted by in The buys were continually fighting and wounding each other; for the last three weeks they had behaved like so many devils. Mr. Walters had read oat account in the newspapers that the boy who had been complimented by the coroner for his intelligence had stated that the stick used by the school master was as thick as his (the boy's) crutch, and that it was surmounted by a thimble. Ile (Mr. Walters) found upon inquiry that this intelligent boy (who became decrepid through severe beatings inflicted by his mother) is nine years of age. Ile said he went to school, but he did not know the name of his master, or where the school was. lie thought it was Great John-street, hut there was no such street in the parish. Ilu (Mr. Wal ters) could readily understand that the beadle was a great advocate for the trade of Mr. Wakley and that he would use all his influence to increase it. I to hail been told that Mr. Wakley had stated to a gentleman in an omnibus, that be had seen the wounds. It was to be lamented that such statements were made. The mother of deceased had treated the boy Hickey with tea and bread and butter. Mr. Bell, M.P.—The Master ought to have reported to the board the fact of the mother of dem-sed having bribed the boy Hickey. Mr. Simmons—She did so since the inquest. L'pon the motion of Mr. Foulger, it was unanimously agreed that the secretary be instructed to write to the Poor Law Board, stating that inquiries had been made, and that the statement alluded to was nut borne out by evidence, tad that the age of deceased, instead of 3 years, us stated in the letter from the Poor Law Board, was 13. THE MURDER OF MR. EDWARD WHITE AND ITS RESULTS TO BALLYROAN. (trots the L. inster Erpress.) On Wednesday tho following magistrates attended at Abbeyleix, to resume the investigation with regard to the murder of the late Mr. Edward White, near Ballyrona R. 11. Stubber, D.L. (in the chair), W. W. Despard, Tho mas nosey J. Lyater, F. Marsh, Pat Laylor, and Thomas Cannon, Esqrs. The examinations were numerous and protracted, and did not conclude until after eight o'clock, when Patrick Maher was fully committed for trial at the next assizes, on the charge of conspiracy ; and John Damn was remanded for further examination. The several informations having been read over for Doran, and the usual caution given him, he was asked if he wished to make any statement. Mr. Laffan (after consulting the prisoner) said—lf ho makes a statement, will you hear evidence in support of it? Their worships said they would not. . . Prisoner— ' Then I decline making any statement, in con sideration of the refusal of evidence being heard in support of such statement. I have plenty of witnesses hero to prove that I could not have been at the murder. Mr. Laffau—Do your worships feel yourselves authorised to take any bail ? Magistrates—Not at present. From the mass of evidence taken, we select the following particulars:—On the 21st of July last Mr. White was at Ballyroan ; there wee also a party of men on it laying claim to portions of the bog, and the prisoner Maher was the ostensible leader of that party, and at the same time he used violent language, called Mr. White a tyrant landlord, and 'said that lie should never enjoy the bog. A gentleman who was present on the occasion observed to Maher that " never" was a long day. On the morning of the murder, about six o'clock, Maher and another man (who was a stranger) were observed by a shopkeeper in Abbeyleix, ap proaching his shop. The strange man was in qilsance, com ing towards the door, and the shopkeeper's impression being that both were coming in to buy reaping hooks, he passed over to another counter for the purpose of supplying them. m h ah eeeos longa bs o w f c rc*rujiae:t description aihnn igd arms afmat from straw on l u t h g same g. ; morning While doing tribe lust sight of the two men. Ile a ft erwards only noticed the strange man coming into the shop, but in stead of buying a reaping hook, the purchase he made was a half-pennyworth of detonating caps. The man wore a large dark outside coat, nude straw bat . This description an swers that given by another witness, who stated that the man Another witness met a near the scene ; hi eo w dc h oi c t re nd t . i h u e osc s ; ebbe:: but notice u fl yc red iet,?it w , o f or him, wore his arm , which be then believed to be a reaping hook, but obfutthcoenntsiudredreder;if h h e e h h a a d de" s p o ot m l:ce ething lodged in the hollow of since thinks it was a pistol. It was sworn that at the time of calling in firearms, and re-issuing them to those obtain inktathe proper heense, I'atrick Maher surrendered up a , a blunderbuss , and a pistol, which were given back to im again on procuring the requisite license fur such fire arms, and in which they were duly specified. After the report of the murder having reached the Itallyroan police station, the constabulary spread themselves in every direc tion to endeavour to obtain some clue to the perpetrator. One of them having heard that Patrick Maher was seen going in the direction of Abbeyleix a short time before, went to his house, and not finding him there, asked for his firearms. The stepfather pointed out the gun and the blun derbuss. On inquiriag for the rest of the arms, he was told by the old man he knew nothing client them. There was neither powder nor ammunition in the house at the time. Having been informed that Maher was working for a person of the name of Mullhall, at 'Newtown, he proceeded at once to that place. When he arrived at the field he asked the prisoner, John, Doran, where were the rest of them.