The Express. — London, England, 1846-12-23 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1846. 'moves one of the impediments so forcibly bouc h e re's letter to the council of the Agri- By t h e " proportion" of each proprietor ? eci ld portion of the assessment to wh his c'e be liable . It may be illustrated ich us th ; = tire property in the barony to be rated at of w hich the propr i etor has 5,0001. a year, r e/ rate to be 1,0001., the proportion to e rty liable is 5001. Now, if the bacon nd that sum in reproductive ow to ca pe own property, under the inspection of giving employment to all labourers kers may think tit to employ, sh e dd be discharged from any . other con e general, or " electoral division," assess ipoeition then comes simply to this, that the ymitted to have the era levied off his pro :to the expenditure of reproductive lalanir Th e a pparent injustice of compelling a ends hie proportion on drainage, subjected eral taxation, as removed by this scheme, iy will not be disapproved of by the govern inmates buggest various other alterations— tasien of " reproductive works," limited ry e ye ',drainage and 'abseiling connected with eleariug of land, aubsoiling whether con jib drainage' the construction of farm•roads, o, ac. • also, that the advancements under c Act sh'ould be made repayable in twenty-two rent:, as the loans under the Million Act, ces should be made to railway companies fur n of earth -works. These are only the tem ,. which have engaged the attention of the lie more permanent and essential remedies isiderution after the holidays. On the first ry they reassemble for this vital object, and a conference with the Irish representatives l ing of parliament. The subjects to be discussed n arc waste lands reclamation, emigration, isheries, agricultural schools, &c. of Lord Besborough are also un the revival repose. Ile received a deputation on Thurs. ociety for improving the growth off lax, con- and e Earl of Erne, Sir Robert Kane ad. lie stated that, connected as ho and a d been fur many years with Ireland, he cep iaterest to the combination of manufactures re on which the prosperity of a people so d, and promised all the assistance to toe society wer. Ile cheerfully had his name added to the Be received another deputation from the interest, together with on able and elaborate f which I tra nsmitted to you a copy on last [is excellency and Mr. Labouchere, who was led fully into the views of the deputation, and nvincl of the neemsity of public labour, pro. =mediate. The deputation proceeded afterwards end will this day communicate personally with the goreramcnt on the subject of a state loan. you last week of the inquisition held at Thurles the claims of parties on the Cashel company sired for the railway, and the effects of a few ices on the minds of the landowners. The in ; resumed at Tipperary on Saturday last. One w the spirit of the claimants, and the good sense s. The sum sought was 18001. and the finding 1. An eye-witness thus moralizes on what he r mart-house the magistrates and gentry were present works to the amount of 14,0001. for one small barony, oilding the agents of the company were struggling dith ultv to obtain land whereupon they could employ lied tabourer within the 13.)11T1413 of that very barony in eroptoyinent, and thus obviate an asseasinent, which rely the porLets of the rate-payers. It is realy both canoes to observe the little sympathy or assistance the with in this county (Tipperary) front the landloi (14 and di some few exceptions) In their efforts to carry their king into operation. Instead of a generous on-operation value for land, the rm at extravagint claims are made, determined opposition organised, in order to coerce the augh the medium of an expensive tribunal, into the eon codrrote demands. abject of railways, Mr. Levick, of the Welsh atwell, Allies, and Co., concluded eontraets last Jae Great Southern and .Vestern, the Dublin and etion, and Dundalk and Enniskillen companies, ter! of 15,000 tons of rails. e FORCE. —The military fOrce in Ireland at pee. aof 10 regiments of cavalry, 17 of infantry, two ine artillery, 9 companies of Royal Artillery, and mt of Royal Engineers, and 4 companies of Re total is 21,000 rank and file of all arms, and Bled pensioners and recruiting parties. EPEAL ASSOCIATION—Tits DAY. weekly meeting of the Repeal Association was .y at Conciliation Hall. William Thomas Kelly, dor, was called to the chair, and addressed the some length, referring to the part he had taken re election in 18*.3, and to his unbounded ad- O'Cor.nell during that period. N O'CONN LLL ruse to present a report upon the rsition of the two countries, and he thought, he tld show that, in Justice, this country ought net eted to a rigorous exaction of any part of the pre- Xs, but that, on the contrary, all, or nearly all, retained in the country. Mr. O'Connell then re the article in the Express of Saturday upon t of Ireland, and which he designated as quasi le would not refer to the subject-matter of that : the last paragraph of that official announcement that the advances would be rigorously exacted, a sale of the landlords' estates. lie denounced ineement as unjust and most harsh, for whatever were row made was not a benevolence, but an act He proceeded to renttrk upon the conduct of dish press during the present crisis —on of the felon TiMC3 and its abettors, the Economist, nglish Radicals, such as Mr. Poulett Scrope and 'hose writings were most disingenuous, most ca -most infamous—in the injuries heaped upon the lie defended the landlords against these attacks— ded they did their duty—he defended the people e calumny that they had rather beg than be in- O'Costeem. They lie. (Cries of " They do lie, CONNELL proceeded to insist that there was nothing fair and injurious than these accusations, for the at acting with most admirable patience; when they work they worked ; and when they did not they permitted themselves to die sooner than violate s of religion or of societ)y, He said the if these articles was scrsrcely concealed, and rpo.es were entertained by Mr. P. Scrope and heir purposes seemed to be, to bring about another on fir English advantage, and to hand over the eland to English capitalists. And thus they would stead of a third, or a fourth, or a half the pro- Ireland held by absentees, the whole of it held in Mr O'Connell, in conclusion, stated that the on had been charged with not having proposed a emove the distress, but their plan was as constant effective. It was Repeal which they would be to show was a panacea for all the evils of Ireland ; in all its parts, and very unlike the absurd pro put forward by the government. Mr. O'Connell d an abstract of his report, and moved its adoption. rCONNELL contradicted, on the authority of a letter Maurice O'Connell, the statement that appeared Kerry Ereniv Past, to the ett,ct that some of his r had joined in the attack on the government stores •cireen. Not one of Lie tenants were concerned in 'ck, and they need not, for he had just sent them ten iudian meal. YCostes:Lr, after the reading of some correspond ee to make his address of the day. He dwelt upon erable condition of the country, and spoke of the of Skibbercem already detailed—and this, said in in the forty-sixtk year of the union with England. it hoe was the propter hoc on this occasion, for the was the effect of the union. The learned gentleman ,ned the national committee as afraid of their own for they ought to compel relief. The great plan of sal committee was yet to be effected. Mr. Bernal e, to whom he apologised for former harshness, had ended it, and if twenty-five gentlemen were selected acts province to meet the Irish members in Dublin, old soon compel relief. He again repeated his demand hirte millions, and though he had been called t' int ° for making it, he did not care, for he would ludent whenever he could be of use in Ireland. should adopt Mr. Osborne's plan of a national lion, who could appoint a deputation to the govern insist upon a loan to have the people fed. They had wto attend to these things as the bye battle of oung waaover. Thelittle party might machinate against him fled them. ( Here the whole assembly rose, and cheered ) He had done his best to effect a reconciliation—to in palms of his hands under their feet---he had done sing but sacrifice principle—and he had been met by sous and ungenerous refusal. He had not turned them They had turned themselves out. He was not even t, but he approved of what was done, and he protested e did not think that he would have conducted the with so much prudence Ho dwelt ag ain upon the of the recent facts of this discussion, and said the must feel convinced theywere wrong in not having into the conference. . June A. O'NEILL suggested a conference of fifty per struck from a larger list, after the manner of special 1, for the settlement of Irish differences. O'CONNELL said that no roan was more entitled to t for his suggestion, as it was honestly meant, but he not permit the association to be put on its trial, or that welt should be put upon his trial before " live and ty tailors all In a row." r. O'Netcf. intimated that be would move reforms iu mociation, and contended that his plan was feasible. ie re it for the week was announced to be 881., after h the meeting adjourned to Monday next. ISTRUCTITE FIRE AND LOBS OF LIFE IN DUBLIN. — seen six and seven o'clock yesterday morning, a fire e out upon the premises of Mr. John Cassidy publican, rc. 77, North King-street, at the head of 'Smithfield let, which, a f ter a short period, consumed the entire re concerns, together with part of the adjoining house, , ovision shop, occupied by a person of the name of elliY• The fire was discovered by Mr. Cassidy's servant but the cause is as yet altogether unknown. There an abundant supply of water from the new water-plugs, of which was opened immediately opposite the house, the engines of St. Michan's, St. Paul's, St. Mary's, and Thomas's parishes, and the Atlas, National, Royal Ex °P, Son, and West of England Insurance Companies, ether with the engine belonging to the police force, were mptly in attendance, and succeeded in extinguishing the which, but for their exertions, must have destroyed a at dual of property that has fortunately escaped. The ps force were also most efficient in assisting to extinguish flames, and rendered very valuable service in preserving hr and taking care of the property saved from the fire, itch included upwards of 1,200 gallons of whisky that was he bask part of Mt. Cay)idy's concerns. We regret to have to state that a servant woman in Mr. (asaidy's employ ment, whose remains were discovered at three o'clock, p.m., lost her life ; he and his wife, however, fortunately escaped by means of a ladder supplied by some residents in the neighbourhood. The premises were insured fur a sum of 2,0001. OLTRAOE.—On Saturday night, John Dudgeon, Esq., • retired ()dicer of excise, residing between the new chapel and Templemiehae!, •bout a quarter of • mile from this town, hearing a cry of " Murder" on the road, ran out with his servant, having previously armed themselves, and succeeded in rescuing an old man from the grasp of three robbers, who had knocked hint down when Mr. Dudgeon heard the shout and ran to his assistance. The pour man was making a desperate struggle to hold 71. in his breeches pocket, whilst his assailants were equally active in extracting it when they were started, and the darkness of the night secured their escape. Mr. Dudgeon deserves great praise for his exer tions on the occasion. The police were shortly after on the spot, but were alike unsuccessful in making an arrest. — Longford Amnia:. PROVINCIAL. LANCASHIRE. REPRESENTATION OF MANCHESTER. Mr. Blight met the electors of St. John's Ward on Monday evenin g, - when there was a crowded attendance. Mr. AM. Kay, one of the late mayore, presided. The usual vote pledging the meeting to support Mr. Bright, was carried unanimously. With re ference to the requisition to Lord Lincoln, it may be stated, that the most active measures arc being taken to procure sig natures by taking it from door to door ; but that the progress made is Aim. ACCIDENT ON THE Leans RAILWAY.— A luggage train on this line was impeded in its course on Monday morning in the deep cutting through the rocks at Luddenden Foot, I and was the cause of a serious accident to the fireman. It appears that a huge piece of overhanging lock had been dis lodged during the night by the giving way of the frost, and had fallen upon the line. The train in question came upon this piece of rock in the dark, and the engine, which was a very powerful one, carried the stone before it for some dis tance. Before the train could be stopped the engine and tender got off the rails, and the fireman, apprehensive of danger,jumpcd off, and broke one of his legs. The man was afterward* taken to the Manchester Infirmary, and it is expected that he will recover. THE LATE ACCIDENT ON THE BOLTON RAILWAY.— Tinsley , the stoker, who had one le* and the foot of the other leg cut off in this accident, died in the Manchester Infirmary, on Monday evening. IMMENSE INFLUX. OF SHIPPING INTO LIVERPOOL. — Owing to the prevalence of easterly winds, some of the Liver pool docks were almost emptied, and the labourers usually employed in them driven to serious straits ; and many to actual want. A favourable change of the wind, however, having taken place, early on Saturday a vast fleet of vessels began to pour into the Mersey; and by Sunday afternoon not less than 128 sail, many of them large American and Canadian vessels, with cargoes of breadstuffs, cotton, timber &c., had come up, and wi th the exception of 1 7, were safely docked. ' Of die vessels docked 22 are front the United States, with sn aggregate registered tonnage amounting to 11.054 tens: 19 are from Canadian ports, aggregate burthen 10,019 tons ; 3 are East Indiarnen, tonnage 1,187 ; and the remainder, other foreign and coasting vessels, tonnage 8,280. Of the 1 7 vessels in the river, 7 - are Canadian, 5 American, 2 East Indies, and 3 Foreign, the tonnage of which average 500 each, or 37,000 tons in all arrived from the Saturday morning's tide to the Sunday's mid-day tide. This change is calculated to do infinite service to the working poor, and all connected with the shipping rd docks of the port. Time CONDITION OF THE MANCHESTER AND BOLTON RAILWAY has called forth a very decided expression of opinion from the local authorities. Two accidents occurred on the line last week, which, added to previous mishaps, in duced the preparation and despatch of the following memo rial to the Board of 'trade on Friday last by au local magistrates : In consequence of the fatal accident which yesterday occurred on the Bolton ilia' Manchester Beltway, and aim o the many and serious complaints made as to the general working of the line, and cangerims i rre gu:arity of the trains, the undersigned ot the peace for the county of Lancaster, resident in Potion awl the neighbourhood, deem it their duty to request that the Honourable the Board of Trade will institute a full and searching inquiry into the state of the rails, the condition of the carriages and axles, the system of superintendence, I and working of the train, upon this railway.—J. I'm:lmre, R. Me -1 noon, Roma ESL, J. ILtuour.ava+, jun., J. S. R. 1.031/41. — Dee. 17,1846. A similar memorial, signed by the mayor and every member a the town council, Bolton, at home at the time, was also forwarded by the same post. THE ASHTON ATHENA:UNL—The promoters of the Jerrold Club have determined to change its name to that of "Athe neum." Books on all subjects and newsimpers of every party are to be admitted, Popular lectures, cheap concerts, and elocutionary exercises are to be provided, and classes for the study of various subjects will be established. There will also be a coffee-room for the use of the members. The proposed amount of subscription is &shilling a month. SEVENTY YARDS OF INDICTMENT.—On Thursday the largest indictment, perhaps, ever brought before a grand jury, was presented at Liverpool against the 26 men charged with conspiracy against Messrs. Jones and Potts, engineers at Newton, and their workmen. The indictment contained a hundred and ninety-eight folios, two hundred counts, and measured seventy yards in length. Tun REVOLTING CASE AT lIORWICH.--In this paper of Friday last we gave the details of a most revolting case at Norwich, near Bolton, in which a farmer in good circum stances. and said to be worth 3,0001., was alleged to have suffered his wife to die of a lingering illness, which confined her to bed during nearly two years, without procuring her the least medical aseistanee, or nursing, and even withholding from her, in her helplessness and suffering, the common necessaries of life. The name of the farmer is John Heaton, and he rents a farm belonging to Peter Ainsworth, E-q., M.P. for Bolton. An adjourned inquest on the body oh the unfortunate woman was held on Friday, at the close of which the jury found that she had died from the want of proper nourishment and care; and the husband, John Heaton, being in custody, was committed on the coroner's warrant for trial at the next aseises for Manslaughter. TORKSIIIRE. CLOSING SROVS.—CHIGSTMAS MOLIDAYS.—Notice has been given at Leeds, that the drapers of that town have unanimously agreed to close their thops on Thursday night, and not to re-open them until Monday next, the 28th inst. REPRESENTATION OF PONTEFRACT. Mr. Ex-Sheriff Laurie has issued a renewed address to the electors of the borough of Pontefract, in which he announces that he will take an early opportunity of paying his respects to them in dividually, and that it is his ir.tention to eddress them in the Town-hall, Pontefract, this afternoon, and, in the course of the same day, at Knottingley and Ferrybridge. A rumour prevails that a barrister, who is a personal friend of Mr. Gully, the late member for the borough, will come forward In due time. DEATH FROM STARVATION IN lit LL.-011 Thursday an inquest was held at Hull, on the body of Bryan Varey, who , was reported to have died of starvation. After the jury were sworn in, they were addressed by the Coroner, who said--It appears that the poor lad whose body you arc about to view, and his sister, belonged to a parish in - Beverley, from which they were in the receipt of five shillings a week, till some time ago, when it was discontinued, and that is all I know of the case at present—The jury then proceeded to examine the body, which was lying in the room where the unhappy creature had expired, upon three chairs. It presented - the aspect of death in one who had suffered from extreme starva tion, and died of inanition, emaciation, and weakness. — The first witness called was Susan Varcy, of Little Albion street, s hoebintler, who deposed—The deceased is my brother • my parents are both i dead. My father died about ten month . s, ago. We have lived in Hull nine years next June. My bro ther wan fifteen years of age last January. My father'sname was Bryan. My brother has been ill fifteen months; ks was going to be bound apprentice to Mr. Ede, stormnoon, of I Drypool, but before he was bound he got hurt in his right I foot ; he has been in the Infirmary, and was discharged about I six months ago incurable ; there were nine open wounds up the foot, and recently he has been labouring under consump tion. He died yesterday a ft ernoon, about half past two o'clock. We belonged to' Beverley, to the Minster parish ; we had relief from them when my father was ill ; my brother had five shillings a week from them after my father's death : it was continued until two months ago ; Mho S the I relieving officer of Beverley , used to pay us the money, and, about two months ago he told us that a new act of puns- ment had made us belong to Sculcoates, and he should net pay us any more : we were to apply to Sculcoates. I usually earn at my trade from two shillings to two shillings and six- pence a week. In consequence of what Mr. Sowen said, I went to the Sculcoates workhouse, and I went on a Wed nesday; I saw Mr. Marsh, the relieving officer • I told him m brother was at home lame and. ill, and also what Mr. So y wen had said. He said he k n ew nothing about my brother, and should not trouble himself about him. I went again to the Sculcoatea Workhouse in a few days ; I saw Joseph Marsh; I told him that we had neither father nor mother, and that my brother was in a dying state almost; be said he cola not help it he could do nothing for us. I asked for a doctor, but I did not get any order. I went twice that week, but got nothing. I made application through two other persons, Mr. Headland and Mrs M Kay, but we never got anythip except medical aid until last Saturday morning. About a fortnight ago, after Mr. Headland had called for us at the workhouse, Mr. West, the surgeon, called. He did not prescribe, as my brother was incurable. Mr. West also called on Monday last ; he did not prescribe or e nd medicine then. On Saturday I morning last, about ten o'clock, Mr. Marsh called, for the first time ; he gave us 2s. He ale st calle l d again perlast n'ght I , but my brother was dead. I pay res. 3d. pay it every week. am amo mo nth in arr. My brother lived upon what Mrs. M'Kay gave him, in the shape bed was of tea, and a bit of bread, as he could fancy. My brother's where he is now laid, upon a mattress. Ile had a sheet, a blanket, and a rug. e have had a fire during this cold weather. The windows have been broken for the last six months. 1 have had coals given me by the neighbours. Mr. M mill, yesterday afternoon, sent us half-a crown by a neighbour, 'airs. Bolden. This carne about twelve o'clock. We have not since Saturday been without the means of pur chasing the necessaries of life. We have been for three don't days t og ether without the means of purchasing bread. mean to say that we have been for three days together with out anything to eat, because, when we were so badly off, our neighbours gave us something to eat. I have been myself in a state of severe huner although I don't tik my bother ever has ; he has never g' been a day without food. I I have been so from morning to night, when he has always bad something. 1 have been from the night of one day to the night of the next without anything to eat. We had a fire on Saturday, when Mr. Marsh called, because one of the inspectors of police had given me a shilling to get some coals ; we had not a fire when he called on that day. Me brother has been e asting away fur some months, and I have been lookin for his dath some time; he h been worse sice we had th e relief tak e en o ff than he was be as en*, and this, I think, arises from the circumstance of my being unable to buy him meat and make him broth ; he has had a bad cough for the last fortnight. We always had a fire in the day, but we could not get more than a penny worth of coals (half a peck) at a tune, and that barely kept the fire alive ; my brother was quite helpless, and complained of cold; I little had the windows papered up, which prevented the wind coming in. My brother often wished for things he could fancy to eat, but I could not get them for want of money ; the things he seemed to wish fur were chiefly a little meat, or a little wine or porter to strengthen him, ss he felt so weak ; he has often cried for bread, and I durst not ask liin.M . Kay for any,u we had had so much from her. This was not during the past week, but during the week before. On Friday morning last I applied to the magistrates, at the Town-hall. They sent a policeman to Mr. Marsh. Mr. Ayre, the magistratsa' clerk, gave me a shilling at the Mansion-house, and aahillin* at his own house, on the evening previous. I slept alongaido nay brother up to the time of his death. We have had se clergyman call upon us, but Mr. Tall called upon us, an& gave us some bread and meat from the Poor and Strangers' Friend Society. My brother ate voraciously a basin full of broth sent to him on Sunday last ; the mattress was a straw one ; my brother has been confined to his mattress a week ; I was with my brother wheu he died; he had some broth on Monday ; he was anxious and greedy for it. I did not tell Mr. Marsh that the mattress my brother was upon was a straw one; he could not see it for the clothing. The last time I WAS at the union-house for relief, Mr. Marsh refused it, and said if I went there again he would kick mo out, and that was the reason I did not go again.—Foreman: The money sent by Mr. Marsh has been in consequence of the investi gation before the magistrates.—Coroner: No doubt.—R. Headland, shoemaker, deposed : I knew the deceased. On the Ist of this month, he told me he was 'dying fur food; he hail had no breakfast; the sister said she had no money to get him anything; he said that be had got worse since he lost his relief for want of suffi cient support. Since the Ist of this mouth, I have seen the deceased every day ; I have often been there when there was no fire ; 1 have heard him cry of cold and hunger; he used to Say he was better when he had bread and porter, and was then getting strength. The boy told me that he told the surgeon he wanted some relief, and the surgeon replied that " If you have not any, you won't have any : I shan't do anything for you ; you may go into the union." Girls like the deceased's sister might earn Is. 9d. to 2s. a week at shoo binding. She was his only nurse, and has often been taken from her work to wait on him. She has often worked until twelve o'clock at night to get food fur the next day. Her wages would be about lid. to 1 id. per pair for binding.—Elizabeth M'Kay, of Little Albion-street, widow, deposed: I live nextdoor to the deceased. I took their little house for them in April last, because they were destitute. I was to be responsible for the rent, and they were to pay me as they could. I have been obliged to help them. During the time they had do. a-week from Beverley they seemed to get on pretty well, but still had not all that was necessary. They have been very bad ever since the relief was taken off. I used to take the deceased his breakfast—a little tea and a cake, or what I could spare ; he could cat very well when he could get anything to eat. I have seen hint him three days together without fire, except when I put a little in the grate of a night. I have many a time heard him cry and call out of hunger and cold, and pray God to relieve him by death; he was quite helpless, and could not walk.—Coroner A lad like this would have been better in the house than out. There can be no doubt of that. The only thing objectionable is the conduct of the relieving officer, in neglecting so long to visit the lad, and in threatening to kick the sister out. This conduct is reprehensible in any public officer.—Mrs. M'Kay, in reply to the coroner, said that she herself is a widow with two children. She has a daughter who lives with her, and maintains herself and assists the witness; witness has three lodgers who pay one shilling and sixpence a week each, and she herself goes out to work two or three days a week. She has not, after paying her rent, eight shil lings a week to keep herself and children upon.—Coroner : Sixpence a week out of seven shillings is a very great per tentage. You must look for your reward in a higher place. Such conduct as yours is • high credit to you.—Mr. C. T. West, surgeon, deposed : About fourteen days ago I was re quested by two young women to go and see the boy now dead ; I did so ; I found him very weak and delicate ; he had a diseased foot and ancle, and several open wounds upon it ; I never used the words, "If you have no relief you won't have any ; I shsn't do anything for you." I never at any time had any written order to give medical relief in this ease. —At this period of the investigation Mr. Marsh entered the room, and the evidence being read over to him, he flatly denied that he had used any harsh . or hasty exression to the sister of tbe deceased.—The stater was the p n recalled, and, in Mr. Marsh's presence, reiterated her former statement, to which she adhered. Mr. Marsh insinuated that she was a girl of bad character, and unworthy of belief, which drew from Mr. Ayre, clerk to the magistrates, some very strong expressions. He said her piety and attention to her sick brother exceeded all that he had ever seen.—The Coroner remarked that the girl hail received a very high character from the neighbours, and he had no doubt that the jury perfectly believed her. He then briefly summed up the evidence, specially commenting upon that of Mr. West, as to his inability to say that deat had been hastened b y want of proper nourishment. T h e jury consulted for about a quarter of an hour, and then returned the following verdict: —" That the deceased, Bryan Varey, died of disease of the leg, and consumption ; but that his death was accelerated by the gross neglect of the relieving officer, Joseph Marsh." The jury accompanied this verdict with a strong expression of the necessity of a Health Committee to look after the sanitary condition of the dwellings of the town, and espe cially these of the door. They requested that the fees to which they were entitled as jurymen should be divided ually between the sister of the deceased and the w i dow h `Kay, who had so ge ve nerously assisted the sufferer, al- herselfvery imporished circumstances. DURHAM. ItEPRERENTATIOI.I OF SOUTH SHIELDS.—Rumours are current in South Shields of the intention of Mr. Hudson, M.P., to bring forward a new candidate for the representa tion of that town at the next election. CORONEIIS. COVRTS. — An order in council, published in last night'. Gazeite, directs that the county of Cumberland shall in future be dis bled in two, forthe purposes of the act to amend the law respecting the office of coroner. The districts are to b..s called respectively the Eastern and Western Divi• sions, and arc co-cstensive with parliamentary divisions of the county. Courts for the election of a coroner for the Eastern district are to be held at Car:isle, awl the poll to be taken there, and at Alston, Drompton, Dalston, liesket in the Forest, Kirkoswold, Langton, Penrith, and Wigton ; for the Western district the election courts are to be held at Crickermoutli, and the poll to be taken there and at Aspatria Bootle, Egremont, and Keswick. --_--_• DORSETSIIIRE. THE. EAST DORSET SOCIETY FOR THE. PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURE held a meeting on Saturday, when it was unsnirnowdy resolved to use all legal and constitutional efforts to obtain the total repeal of the malt tax. RENT. REFUSAL OF A CLERGYMAN TO PAY CIIVReII RATER.— The Maidstone. Gazette of yesterday says, " Our paner con tained last week a report of a vestry meeting, presided over by the Rev. \V. Valiance, perpetual curate of Maidstone, at which, after the earnest remonstrance of some of the pa rishioners, a church rate of threepence in the pound, pro ducing the sum of 7321., was carried by a majority of three. It will, perhaps, astonish some of our readers, when they hear hat Mr. Valiance haspositively refused to pay church ' rates t himself ? There Was n po o par.onage attached to the perpetual curacy of Maidstone, and the late beloved pastor of this parish, the Rev. J. Reeve, who held the living more than half a century, purchas ed and lived in a house in King street, which he gave by his will to the parish, as a parson age to Trinity Church, on the death of his widow, which took place in the week before last. When Mr. Reeve's successor, Mr. Valiance, came here, it was, however, discovered that the poorness of the living (producing 7201. per annum) rendered it necessary that a parsonage should be provided. The late Earl of Romney gave a piece of land in Moteroad, about 1,0001. was raised by public subscrip tion, and a handsome house built on O it, n the of which Mr.app V lyal iance has recently take n possessin. collector l lance to Mr. Valiance for the church-rate, he has refused to pay it, on the ground that the land on which the house is erected is now glebe land, although, before it was given for parochial purpose=, this land always paid church-rates. If (continues the local editor) Mr. Valiance, who derives a greater emolument from the church than any other mon, thus refuses to contribute to its expenses—if, after all, the refusal of a church-rate is really not so high a crime as we have been led to suppose—it is possible that a good many poor churchmen and more poor disseaters will take the hint, and follow his orthodox example. LITERATURE. Ceylon ; a General Description of the Island and its Inha bitants, with an Historical Sketch of the Conquest of the Colony by the English. By HENRY MARSHALL, F.R.S.E., Deputy Inspector-General of Army Hospitals. Allen & Co. Few dependencies of the British crown are more interesting, or mifht be rendered more valuable than Ceylon. In ancient times its natuval productions were held in high esteem, and since its partial con quest by the Portuguese, early in the sixteenth century, they (or, at least, its cinnamon) have been known to all Europe. An island, indeed, larer than Ireland, with a population of twelve hundred thou sand, and, though so near the Equator, abounding with so many varieties of climate—fertile beyond most countries within the tropics, and being so conveniently situated for our trade with Madras and Calcutta, and between those places and the Red Sea, could not fail to attract the attention of so ambitious a power as the East India Company. A few words, by way of historical introduction, may refresh the memory of our readers. The Dutch had dis possessed the Portuguese ; and it was for the English to dispossess the Dutch, who had laid an iron hand on that portion of the population subject to them. The Dutch were, indeed, no worse than their predecessors ; but both, Christians as they called themselves, were curses to the country during the century and a half that they were suffered to oppress it, or, we should rather say; the maritime coast ; for the hilly districts in the interior were not subject to Euro eanps, prior to the present century. The exaction of exor bitant tribute, the engrossment of t all he profitable commerc e, the compulsory, yet almost gratuitous, abour of the inferior castes, characterised the conduct of the local governments established by both nations. So bad, indeed, was the European name, that our first mueembassyhLe as recepTsithitvioeeirnwatilithovneggniusblpei idre'ciodwne,flhthaonohccuadght°froththmeeKtliiennigr envatdme of Kandy was ready, at almost any price, to rid the island of Mynheer. This was in 1763, and, unfor tunately, what we lavishly promised was not fulfilled, --another item to the general score of European bad I faith. In 1782, however, the Madras government came to a resolution to expel the Dutch, and the first English armament appeared off Trincomalee, which made but a feeble resistance. In 1796 the whole of the Dutch territories fell into our power; and in 1801 they were transferred from the ljurisdiction of the East India Company to that of the Crown. Fur sixteen years longer Kandy still retained its independence, though precariously; but in 1816 the reigning king being dethroned and exiled, the whole island became subject to England. The •important question for our consideration is, whether the couquered prople have gained much by a change of masters. That they hare gained in some degree is certain. As Mr. Marshall observes : Both the privileges and thraldom of evites or classes of the popu lation have been abolished, and civil liberty among all ranks estab lished. The poorer classes have by this nx-ans acquired valusbl'. I rights, while the importance and dignity of the wealthy have been danintsbed. We may add that vaccination has been long intro duced? and that schools have been opened for the in struction of the natives,—if not by the government, certainly by the missionaries of various denomina tions, with the direct sanction of government. But surely something more is required than all this, excellent as it is, to attach the people to our sway. Evils there are, felt both by high and low. The former are no longer entrusted, as adikars and dissares (functionaries whose duties were strangely , confounded, who commanded troops, collected the revenue, and decided as judges in the tribunals), with authority of any kind, nor, consequently, with the means of wealth. They look back, no doubt with regret, on the days when they could either farm the tributes, or withhold a portion of them for their own use, and when every suitor in court (no matter whether plaintiff or defen dant) paid them something before the cause could proceed. Incensed at this loss alike of dignity and income, they have more than once, since 1817, tried to restore the old order of things ; and it may be anticipated that, if the opportunity come, they will try again. The lower castes are no longer, it is true, forced to peel cimfamon, or engage in any public work with the lash impending over them ; yet they obtain little for their labour when they are disposed to work, which, it is to be feared, is never the case, except when absolute want com pels them. But if a higher remuneration were given them, might it not have its effect? There is also a third class, not so elevated in the social scale as the former, and not so low as the latter; which, inheriting from nature mental qualities of a higher order, and their minds being further expanded by the education lately provided for those who choose to avail them selves of the advantage, must necessarily be ambitious. But how are their aspirations to be gratified ? The natives are jealously excluded from all places lof honour or profit, whether in the military, the civil, or the legal departments. Well might Mrs. Heber say, above twenty years ago, that " glo rious as Ceylon is by nature, it has, as yet, had very few of the advantages of civilisation." It is rather better note ; for Sir Robert Wilmot Horton began a course of improvement which his successors were in some measure compelled to pursue ; but still the justice of the above strictures cannot be impugned. Nor should we forget to add, that the conduct of the British troops during the conquest, and so late as 1817, as admitted both by the author before us, and by Mr. Knighton, have lett in the minds of the people a rankling wound which true and good government only can heal. But there is reason to hope that Ceylon will soon exhibit a different aspect. Within these few years signs have appeared (and we are glad to be able to pay this just meed of praise to the local go vernment) of great and decided improvement. Internal communications have been improved ; new roads opened ; old ones enlarged ; and even coaches plying regularly (though not daily, we believe), are beginning to aswnish the natives." The day is perhaps distant when railways may pass to the ceatre of the island, or even along the coast; for there is as yet little capital among the markets, na tive. Arabian, or European, and the public revenues, though on the increase, will not authorise the go vernment to construct them. But, in the mean time, employment in more than one branch of labour is found for the natives, and we hope that the compensation for it will be raised, so as to act in the way of a stimulus. It is no less consolatory to see that the commerce of the island is improving. This, indeed, is not so conspicuous in the (until lately) staple production, cinnamon (the use of which is on the decline, having been greatly affected by the iivalship of Java, and by the introduction of cassia, though 30,000 individuals are still employed in its production over a space of some 2,000 acres), as in coffee, cocoa-nuts, Sze. The coffee, indeed, is not of the best quality ; but this is owing to the want of experience in the growers —certainly not to any defect in the soil or climate ; and this may be remedied. The produc tion of this essential article is rapidly, and even sur prisingly, increasing. In 1813 the value of the ex ports in this article was only 130 Ines; and in 1831 it had arisen to above 14,000. Nor has the in crease since 1831 been less remarkable. In 1835 it was 45,000; and in 1841 it had risen to 200,000. This of itself is a most gratifying, as it is a most unexpected result. The soil, too, is also well adapted for the growth of tobacco, which be gins to attract great attention. In 1835 the gross quantity produced was nearly six millions of pounds; and in . 1834 it was full nine millions. That of rice is not encouraged as it ought to be, there not being enough for the native consumption, and large quan tities are imported from the neighbouring continent. Perhaps the necessity of flooding the low grounds for the growth of such an article, and the consequent miasmata produced, may have retarded further im provement in this respect. But the same argument cannot apply to cotton, nor to sugar. Cinnamon and coffee, however, must, for some time, be the great staple articles of trade ; and tobacco and cotton, with some inferior products, must be left to local circum stances. The imports into the island (consisting chiefly of salt flab, and piece goods), have also greatly increased. But not so the revenue ; for the duties on some articles of export are as high as 75 per cent. Even the imports of rice, cotton cloths, &c., were, and we believe are now, subject to a tax of near 13 per . cent. This is wrong. A much lower duty, by leading to increased consumption, would be more profitable to the state and less vexations to the people. It is quit e true that the regulations of 1842-3 arc more favour able than any which preceded them. Still much remains to be done. The example set by England in regard to her commercial tariff, should have its due effect in Ceylon. gbe Drama. TREATRICALS AT WOBURN ABBEY.—The Duke and Duchess of Bedford, since Friday last, have been surrounded by a distinguished circle of guests at Woburn Abbey, Bed ford-hire, the company comprising the Duke and Duchess of Norf ilk, and the Ladies Mary and Adeliza Fitzalan Howard, the Marquis of Granby, the Dowager Countess of Sefton and Ladies Molyneux,Viscount Mandeville,Viscountessßury, Lord and Lady Chas. Russell, and Hon. Edw. and flon.Kathe rine Russell, Lord Como Russell, Lord Edw. F. Howard, Mr. A. and Lady Caroline A. Sanford, Mr. A. Stafford O'Brien, Mr. S. Rogers, Mrs. and Miss Maginac, Mr. B. Lyons, &c. There have be en grand dinner parties each evening at the ducal seat. On Saturday evening the " Theatre Royal, Woburn Abbsg," as it is called, Mas opered for private theatricals, the Paformances being tinder the patronage of the Duchess of Norfolk. was announced that the dramatic exp,sition was for that "It night only," and we supply the subjoined, the afthe of the evening : THIS EVLIaNG, SATURDAY, the 19t12 of DECEMBER. (FOR TUN NIUHT ONLY.) Will be performed a Charade, in three parts, about LOVE AND FIRE:: Ulysses, Lord Charles Russell ; Priam, Mr. Ayshford Sanford; Menelaus, Viscount Slander/die (his first appearance on any stage) ; Tgadarus, Mr. Sutton' O'Brien, M.P. ; l'arts, the Marquis of Granby ; Ant itockur, Mr. Bickerto n L y ons (from Athens, his first a ppearance on any stage) ; Lrnmectes, LOW Cosmo Russell ; Romer, the Right Hon. Lord Edward F. Howard ; holpios,the lion. idwani Russell; Neatens Lady Caroline Ayshford Sandford (this talented lady's first a ppearance this season; ; licks, Lady Maria Molyneux ; Electra, Alia Magniac; Hernsiuter, Viroountess Bury; Metere, the lion. Katherine Russell; Teliz•Pc, Lady Mary Howard; tivphrosyne, Lady Adelir Eno a F. Iloward. rmous Attractions 1 :! Dud Cosmo and Mr. A. Sanford Will once more perform on this Stage!!! Distinguished appearance of the Author!!! So well known at the Westminster House. His first appearance on these boards. A most decided Iiit!!! Vi r al Regina. The Id tors opened precisely at half-past 8 ; and the per- formances commenced punctually at 9 o'clock. It was warmly applauded by a brilliant audience invited by the noble duke and duchess from a private circle of their friends, and the neighbouring nobility and gentry. The dialogue was admirable, and theca assuming characters in the dramatic charade acquitted themselves to the high satisfaction of the talented author in their respective per sonation'. We are informed that Mr. A. Stafford O'Brien, M.P., was the author, and his classic acquirements are known to be such as to guarantee its intrinsic merits. The hospitality of the noble dake and duchess will be pro longed during the festive season, Lord and Lady John Russell, and a succession of personages of distinction being on the eve of congregating at the abbey for Christmas. UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL NEWS. Tim Risme., or Ileaaroari's Oarassricet was held at the church of AU Salute, Hereford, on Sunday last, when the folios - Mr were ordained : 11e.c0,13. —Oaf ord : W. H. Hoscawen„ DA., Magdalen Ilan ; J. Fortescue, 8.A., U. Edmund's Hall ; V. G. Guise, 8.A., Baliol ; E. B. Mynors, St. Mary's Hall; D. Prior, 8.A., Jesus. i Cambridge: V. G. Yonge, 8..%., Bt. John's. ir , irsts—Oxford : 11. Browne, 8.A., Trinity ; J. Cawood, 8.A., Eit. Edmund's ; C. Harris, 8.A., Wadham ; Turner, hen., B.A. University; F. Wilton, 8.A., St. Mary's Hall. Dublin : G. P. Carey, 8.A., Trinity. - - - - TON BISIIOT or OIDTCTSTED AND BMINTOCN ORDINATION Nil held on Sunday last at the Cathedral, Gloucester, when the following were ordained :De•rons.—Ox'ord lIAL B. Farmar, WA., Exeter; W. Malpaa, DA., Pembroke; H. T. Price, Jesus. Dublin: W. 11. E. McKnight, Trinity ; E. Roberts. WA., 'Trinity. Cambridge : F. J. Abbott, DA, Corpus Chriati; \V. Boyee, 8.A., Trinity • W. Gilder, B A., St. John's; E. Thring, 8.A., king's; IL IL Whisk, 8.A., Trinity : J.H. Ash, S.C.L, St. Peter's (by letters iimiscory from the Bishop of Exeter), Priests.-01ford : W. G.Clarke, M.A. Oriel; L. D. Clutterbuck, 8.A., Wadham ; J. J. G. Graham, WA., Queen's; H. G. Lir in., 8.A., St. Edmunu's Hall: W. Powell, M.A., Jeans; H. IL Wyatt, D.A., Queen's. Cambridge: C. Freer, ILA., Corpus Christi ; W. F. Lanfeate, 8.A., Queen'c ; W. It. Ottley, B.A , Gonville and Cain.; E. Whateley, MA., Trinity. Dublin . W. G. Carroll, 8.A., Trinity. - - - - • -• • • TOE BOLOOP or WINCOPPTEIePOILDPRATIoN took place in the chapel within Farnham Castle on Sunday digt,:when the following were or. —Deacons—Oxford : J. F. Moor 8.A., Oriel ; G.Thring,B.A , Ballot; H. Gardiner, M.A., Exeter; C. B. Waller, 8.A., Worcester. —o,mbridge : E. Locker, 8.A., Emanuel ; E. H. Loring, BA., Trinity ; J. Twining, MA., Trinity; P. M. Compton, 8.A., Trinity; I'. 11. Jenninga, M.A., Corpus Chi isti; G. A. Seymour, 8.A., Trinity. Dubin : T. It. Brow - nrigg, B.A.,'Trinity. Priests—Oxford: G.Poing destre, 8.A., Pembroke; E. S. Game, WA., Merton; F. Godfrey, WA., Wadham ; .1. A. Scott, 8.A., Baliol ; W. L. Began, MA, Magdalen Hail; F.. H. Hoare, BA., St. Mary's Ilall; W. W. Spicer, 8.A., Chrirt Ch.; E. Hammond, WA., Merton; F. Newington, BA, St. John's • F. Corgeld.—Cambridge : H. G. Blunt, 8.A., Pembroke; A. Woodd, WA., Emmanuel ; 11. H. J. D. Rodgers, 8.A., Trinity Hag; J. D. Gibson, WA., Trinity; T. D. S. Smith, 8.A., IR. John'e; E. E. Body, MA., St. John's-Dublin: W. B. Lemaistre, MA., Trinity. THE &snot. or ELY'I4 Gato grams was held in the church of St. George's, Hanover-snare, Middlesex, on Sunday last, when the fol lowing were ordained : —Der:eons—Cambridge : A. T. Stopford, 8.A.. Trinity ; C. Itifriington, MA., Fell. of St John's; J. It. Anderson, 8.A., Trinity ; W.W. Hutt, 8.A., Fell. of Caius ; R. E. Hughes, KA.. Fell. of Magd. ; W. R. Collett, 8.A., FelL of Catiss• O.K. 8.A., Jesus; C. A. Elton, M.A., Sidney/lures. Acres—Oxford : W. Bell, M.A., Trinity. --Cambridge: E. J. Barrow, WA., St. John's; C. Gulch, WA., Fell. of Sidney Sussex; J. J. Merest, WA., St. Peter's; A. Thacker, kI.A., Fell. of Trinity ; It. Hooper, 8.A., Trinity. THE AlsitOP or Rormorrear's OHDPIATION was held on Sunday last In the church of St. John the Evangelist, Westminster :—freercoar— Oxford : E. Bayil, 8.A., University; J. W. Brown, WA., New-inn Hall; W. P. Caurtney, 8.A., New-inn Hall; C. N. Smythies, LL.D., E.Trinity; .W. Newcome, 8.A., Baliol. Cambridge: F.ll. Gull, WA., Trinity • J. Edwards, 8..1., Downing; C. B. Rodwell, WA., Christ's; J. P. 11:idgnon, WA., St. Peter's; W. P. Philp, Catherine-hull; C. lloggett, N.A., Christ's; J.l'. Pope, BA., Christ's. l'riests -ox.oril : J. W. Marsh, 8.A., Walliam ; T.J. Boles, M.A., Exeter; J. Covemrr, M.A., Magdalen Hall; C. Hartley, 11. A., St. John's; T. G. bard, Wadham; F. F. Gepp, Wadham ; 11. W. Baker, WA., Trinity; W. T. Pollock, M.A., talus ; W. O. Jervis, MA., St. Peter'. • the lion . F. S. Grimston, MA., Magdalen; T. J. Bennett, WA., St: John's; G. W. Procter, WA., queen's. The eve last by letters dimis sory from the Bishop of Exeter. TOP BOOMP or Cum; leR Onnpragton took place on Sunday last, at the Cathedral, Chester, when the following were ordained: - liroo•na. Oxford: J. Portend, 8..1., Mainlaten (tall; D. W. Turner, it.A., Magdalen Hall; J. E. Cross, M.A., Christ Church; J. thicker, BA., King's Ilan and Brawn:mg; T. Gmmall, 8.1., King's Ilan and Brasenore ; W. Hari iron, N.A., King's Hall and Bra:ensile; T. W. S. Lingdon, Pembroke; F. 'h&c', ILA., Exeter: E. Walker, 11. A., Lincoln. -- Cambridge: W. Coleman, 8.A., St. John's; W. B. Grenside, B.A , Trinity; S. W. King, 8.A., Catharine Haiti R. I/. Travers, 8.A., (km. and (alas; H. Venables, 8.A., Jesii<; IL Wilson, MA., Christ's. J. A. Backe, MA., Malty; A. Coates, 8.A., Trinity ; E. Dowling, WA., Trinity ; C. I. Gibbon, Trinity; G. Jenkin, 8.A., Trinity; 11. St. George, 11. A., Trinity. St. Bees: G. As n, F. Gibbens, W. T. Hate, T. Hughes, W. 11. Ilutchineon, J. Howard, It. It. Jones, W. Jones, J. M'Cubbin, J. Robinson, W. 11. Self. B. Twetklle, G. 1.. Whitehouse; and U. J. Hirsch, of Its rlin. Pri.(B.—Oxfor4: J. P. Itagsatuw, M.A., King's Hull and Brasencee; T. B. Banner, 8.A., King's Hall and 13rasenos,; T. I'. Wi. on, WA., King's Hull and gra t iegec; J. Shadwell, WA., Ballo!. Cambridge : A. Childe, aI.A, Trinity; It. Gathorne, WA., Trinity; W. Bead, WA., St. John's; J. Tomlin, 8.A., St. John's. Dublin: It. M. Evanson , 8.A., Trinity ; J. Iteweam, 8.A., Trinity; J. Peace, MA., Trinity. St. Bees : C. M. Aldis, W. F. Elliott, J. K. llarriaon, W. N. Jepson, W. l'rosser, and s. T. Sproston. Cinertilmr.-Pancrairm MIN. CO(_ TOR 1816.-- fittiaitit Pro-int - rms.:. -1. Vansittart. Subject of the mat i n delitereil in hall, "llic three Couunircial Powers; Atbrno. Carthage, and England."-2. Blinnefield, J.-3. Bicker'' , loth, E. 11-I.ilin. Lit IN Dcrl.Alderitia.-1. Vantittart. Subject of the oration, " Lu tbcni Laudatio." !snits-Carthage. Scott, C. B. Ili:augment , Byroad Status. VanAttart. Eiriatis Vansittart. Er 4041411 Rome under Aliguttlit, compared with London of the nineteenth century." Bickeria Ah, E. H. REM.ING -1. Ingrain.-2. Alder.- - , enior Sophs. C. Wo s, Evan Hillier, I.uard, Macgregor, Matbir, Sox , rby, Walker, ltteu liolme.-Junior Barry, Berry. Chilton, laud A. Compton, Hardy, Pears in, C. B. Sctt, 'ruring, Wescott.- Freshmen. Itaxter, A. 11. Bull, Carter, Crver, Pandas, Durham, F. W. Edwarib., Elwyn, limn, Gibton, lleaillam, Ilinchliffe, Hodge+, lime, Lord R. Montagu, Bowe, Schreiber, C. Taylor, Thrupp, Waddington, Wiggletworth, Wray, Wilde. Diocese rie I'ns:ionic - row .—The Society for the Proparration of the Gospel in Foreign i urts have just received, from lir. Medley, some nobs of his tour through parts of Inn diocese in the Collt, of the pre sent Year. Churehen have been erected and consecrateil, large num bers 61 perffoll% baptized and confirmed, and new 14:100115 formed. The only v rawffack appears to be the inadequacy of clergymen to the work to to done. The Bishop says —ii The Society will j o av o f th e destitution that prevails when I tell them that, after filling up 12 vacancies, I could find immediate and full milky:mod for 20 addi tional clergymen without diminishing the labours of any one at pre sent in holy ordern. Unhstiphy, at present, 1 have neither the means nor the men." It will be remembered that the province of New Brunswick was formerly comprehended within the diocese of Nova Scotia, but war created into an independent see (the dicier.* of Fiedericton) in the year 11445, and the Kt. Rev. 1. Medley, 11.1)., Prebendary of Exeter, conneenited to be Ps first Bishop. New Bruns wick containsan area of 2,010 square miles, which is rather lets than Scotland. The population in shout Irnhollo, awl the number of clergy 43, maintained by the Society for the Propagation of the Csepel in Foreign Parts, the Local Church Society, anti other means. The bishop info' too the society that he and his clergy have made arrange ments fur pteocerling with a cathedral church without delay. Tini. Raw. Sr. Giivaur Make., V. inturtomile..stetple, has addressed a letter to the Nottingham Journal, in which hi Minion the charge of want of punctuality at funeral.. 'I he rev. gentleman in reference to a recently reported case, says : "Most of the reqwetable inhabitants can corroborate me that 1 waited in vain for half in hour beyond the period Mani; when I left to join my wife at Buckingham, having previously sent a 111Ctleage by my servant to say that 1 would not wait longer. This print' in becoming notorious for want of punt: mud ity at funeral,. An my residence it close to the church, such irregularity is rarely of consequence to me; but it in a great annoyance to my bro ther clergy, who occiationally officiate, to my nothing of the lows of time to the clerk and seston. On one occasion this year I waited nearly two hours.. NAVAL. Powremotru, Der. 22. -i'oteatioe freiWitailtip, arrived yesterday at the 3tutherbank, having on bumf Lieut. Wharton and 41 of the late crew of the Osprey, they were immediotele tratteferred to the Victory to await the orders of ths admiralty.--I'corfonr, at-frigate, Capt. Gifford, completed her compass obaervations this morning and went out of harbour this after:loon. She will sail on the 2 ith.—Vregroner, 84, Diet. Lushingten, al. went out of harbour and anchored at Spit head this afternoon, both ships saluting the flag of the admiral. The l'coge Imr will not be ready for sea till the 31st instant.— l'rePolyar, trans., Lieut. Wooltige, agent, sailed this afternoon for Deptford with stares.—erstour, M.-frigate, having Mather engines fitted, is ordered round to this port to be eerily foe oommiscloning.— Ourenport and William, timber ships, the latter for government use at this port, came into harbourto.day frumlauebee.—lfampskire barque, lately sunk and raised a ill be taken on to White's slip in the camber to-morrow for survey end repair. —Nail, coal depot chip, will not lease quite so soon as expected, as robins arc preparing far tame of the officer. who take passage out in her. She will take a full cargo, in all she takes out four officers to join their ships, 100 boys for r Wlingsmod. and 50 for Raleigh, fur disponi 811106 a. the ships ; cane of gereernment stores, ISO tons of cuals,besides her own shipsany, and 200 tons of provisions. Son FuanTICATIoNa AT RileriaNzie.—Der. 21.—Since we bat f•- ported progress these works have emtinued to progress r..indly. large and tamidoble battery oppaite the dockyard gate, being OW ward, is now complete, with the exception of the curtain or parapet wall, which will shortly be proceeded with, after which the beds for the traveneng platforms of from 40 to 50 guns will be laid flown. The musketry w a lls connecting Ohio battery, on the one band to the foal& eation. at Garrison Point, and on the other to the land deenees, are also complete, :ail preient a fine appearance, being exce.lent speci mens of aubstantlal workmanship. There land defences, which extend continuously from the Thames to the Medway, interrupted only the drawbridge to Mile Town, are now in course of being and heightened, by the mud procured in the deepening of the moat which proteetsthem. The excavations fur the moat which surrounds the new battery, and which have barn continued northward, as far as the second angle of the old works at Garrison Point, and southward into the moat surrounding the lend defences, are nearly completed, and workmen are now engaged in several parts banking it up with rubble done. The greatest number of men are however, engaged 12 the construction of a myelin, capable of containing 3,900 men, on the Mile Town side of the drawbridge. 'the moat is to be conducted round the myelin, and a acorn; drawbridge thrown over it The re pairs and alterations of the old works at Garrison Point are completed. The magazines are in course of being filled. New barrack,, (rapids of ountatinng 1000 mm, are to be immediately erected, and three Mar. tell" towers on the Isle of Grain shore, should the foundation prove .tisfoetory. A party of Sappers sad Miners are at present engaged ' there making the neocasary Airings and elaininottons. ROYAL NAVAL Smoot_—Yeaterday the half-yearly distribution of prizes, and the election of a president pia room of Adm Sir Charles Ogle, rostra I), tivdt place at New-creel. It was resolved, on the motion of sir Charles Malcolm, seeonded by Colonel Robinson, that Lord Prudhoe be requestet to accept the office of pncsident. The prices were awarded to Masters Wright, Ilandsley, Meade, Collier, Parker, CiIUSAIL Roebuck, Roantergli, Banbury, Ifitanaurice, 11111, Leslie, and Shillard, &c. Ilunoaroble mention was also made of Masters Gardener, Barton, Leslie, Rich, Dailey, Cooper, and Har rington. Master Gardener, senior student, read Srddress from his fellow pupils, expressive of their g ratitude to S C Ogle for the ability and liinclwas with which the gallant admiral fulfilled the office of president. bin Ularies feelingly acknowledged the compliment. 11.51. S. STA/L—ooll. Denine.—Paler. MONEY.—The Gaze'te of last night announces that an account of the Laninty4nOriey on the towage of the slave brigantine, name *Minos; a, captured on the 30th Aug., 1814, has been deposited in the registry of the Admiralty. EnLiarstxr.—Yesterday the utmost activity ass being exercised at the various receiving-houses in the vicinity of the docks and at the east end of the metropolis. to procure men for the Penelope, sad Geyser, now fitting at Portsmouth. MILITARY. ROTAL ARTILLEZT, Wootwirlf, 10 c. 22.—There has Calneal for some time, in the garriann at Woolwich, and adjoining the err 'ands of the Royal Military Repository, a buddinie which is used as as obeervaoiry and an uptitute fur the officers of the Royal Artillery. AJOTOn ,mioal and magnetic oOderVatioos have been from time to time taken in this building, and acesteionally a solitary course of lectures by some distinguished Ward, or by a scientific officer of the corps, has been delivered to the few members of the institution who lake an interest in its affairs. This state of things is to continue no longer. A committee, coesisting of several of the leading ticientitic officers, has been sh all a to upon a suitable site for the erection of an heititute that shall be worthy of the reputation of th e artillery and engineer corps. The plans are to embrace a spacious library and museum, as well as the buildings nett: wary for the observation of astronomical anti magnetic phenomena. kr IN NOW MALIN ARRANOLDthat one Onbe two companies propcwed to be added to each battalion it W be railed in JanUaly Wit, in anti- ciliation of the ordnance estimates. This will add to meta battalion one first captain, one second captain, two Brat lieutenants, and one second lieutenant or in the whole strength of the regiment, ten first captains, tau second captains, twenty !trainman:lama and ten eeoond lieutenants: and will, therefore, cause the pra¢art t oo of ten Ile vmd captains to the rank of captain, twenty first tenants to dhc rank of emend captains, and forty second lieutenants to the rank of first lieu tenants. But as this is above the number of second lieutenants at present attached to the corps, the 'indents of the Royal Military Aesdany who have pared foe orinmbeions, will be pmanotel to the rink d first lieutenant almost as soon as they join the corm. The total number of nadaonunissional officers and men added to the regiment will be about a thousand. No time has been tiled for the formation of the sawed additional company, which will not in all pro inbility be raised till the ordnance estimates have been sanetioned by the 1(00,0 of Commons. C0.4.101L-INCi or rem maramers or Tine ROYAL AITTLLRaY not having participated in the bcnents of the late good conduct warrant, an addition is to be male to their pay of 3d. per diem. SPORTING. Tux Parses Consorts lisearroo.—A large field were at the meet yesterday moaning, near Salt Dill; it having been unnonnaxt that the Prince Consort intended to be present. HD 'Loyal High ness, however, did not bunt with his pack. After drawing the covers at Dropmore for a tux, which was reported to be on the pro perty of Lady Grenville, without a find, several hares were put on foot, in the neighbourhood of Burnham, and the Beeches, and ex cellent sport WAY the result; three being killed after capital runs. tats Entclltgenct. EQUITY COURTS.—YEarmtosT. Before the Loed Chancellor. RICHARDSON V. Mouse,—Mr. Cooper and Mr. Daniell moved to discharge an order of Vice-Chancellor Knight Bruce, directing a reference to the Registrar and Mr. Berry, one of the clerks of records and writs, to ascertain whether Mr. Beethtdme, the plaintiffs solicitor, was a solicitor of the court, and had taken out his certificate, The report made by these gentlemen was, that Mr. Beethulme had not taken out his certificate, and his Honour had, therefore, ordered that the plaintiff's proceedings in the cau'e should be stayed, and that the plaintiff should pay all tho costs connected with the inquiry. It was now submitted that no instance of a similar order could be found, which was an innovation upon the practice of the court.—Mr. Toiler appeared in support of the order of the Vice-Chan oellor. The Lord Chancellor saidkhe order was open to revers' remarks; but there was ont irregularity upon the faco of it which rendered unnecessary the consideration of any other defects. It appeared that the matter had been before the • court on two occasions, and an order had been made on the last occasion that the plaintiff's proceedings in the suit ' should be stayed, and that he should pay the costs. Now, • this order was made without notice to the plaintiffs, and be hind his back. It was impossible that such an order could be supported. It must be rescinded, and with costs. Before the Nastier of the Rolls. GA.IIDLER V. GARDLER —NEW TRlAL—After the con sent petitions were disposed of, Mr. Kindersley was heard in reply in the above case, in support of the motion for a new trial. There was a counter-motion by the plaintiff for a receiver and injunction. No order was made on the motion for a new trial, which it was understood was to stand over. And it was arranged that the defendant should be restrained from disposing of aay of the farming produce in his posses sion, and he was to be at liberty to apply to remove the in junction. Before the of Eneand. ELLIS C. COWNE.— INJUNCTION TO RESTRAIN PRO CEEDINGS UNDER A WARRANT OP ATTORNEY, RILXISO BY THE PLAINTIFF uros AN EXPECTATION OP MATRI• MONT. - Mr. Bethell and Mr. Goodeve moved for a special injunction in this case, and stated that the plaintiff was a widow residing in Salisbury-street, and that one of the defendants, Samuel Cowne, way a surgeon, and in addition to that profession, carried on the business of pawnbroker in Salisbury-street, nearly facing the residence of the piaintilf. That an intimacy had arisen between the plaintiff and the defendant's son Henry COWIIC, and that the latter had made matrimonial advances to her; that the plaintiff was of en easy and confiding disposition, liable to be imposed upon, and she had upon various occa sions advanced to Henry• Cowne considerable sums of money; andat last, for the purpose of enabling him to set up in some busing's., and make his own living, she had advanced a sum 1 of 1,5001. for the purchase of the pawnbroker's business from his father, upon a statement that the business was of much higher value; that she had been induced to sign a warrant of attorney for the amount, which was to be paid by instalment•; that after this transaction the conduct of Henry Cowne had been much altered towards her, and his affection had considerably cooled ; that in fact he had given up all intentions of marrying her ; that the plaintiff had paid three instalments under the warrant of attorney, hut she had since become aware that the pawn broker's business was very much overvalued, and she could not get any money repaid her by the defendant, Henry Cowne, but that she had ascertained the defendants were removing from the shop much of the property contained therein. An injunction was asked to restrain the defendants from taking any proceedings under the warrant of attorney, and to restrain them from selling, on parting with the posses sion of the business or the stock in trade and effects from the said pawnbrolur'eshop.—Hia Honour granted the injunction. Knight Bruce. PEABSP V. i;EAII4II.—COXVIDINTIAL COMMTPIICATIOVF. —ln this case the principal question related to the liability to compulsory disclosure of confidential communications mado to a solicitor professionally, or to a counsel professionally, where the communicat ion s related to rights of property mert ly, were made by an individual not under any fiduciary obligation, nor having a community of right or interest with any other person—were made only on behalf of the consulting person singly, and were not made during a suit, during a dispute, or after the threat of a suit; the disclosure being souAlit, adversely, not from the solicitor or counsel, but from tho con sulting person himself.—His Honour delivered an elaborate ' judgment, citing various authorities, and ultimatelydecidiug that the person against whom such disclosure was sought was protected by the court from making any such disclosure. IN TOE MATTER OF NOILTII.—JURISIOCTION OF COCK? IN ILEOAILD OF INFANTS.—RELIOIOUS EDUCATION.— In this case, the facts of which were briefly adverted to in this paper of Monday, it appeared that Mrs. Dudley North, the widow of Lieut. Dudley North, had been for some time Heine , at Hastings, in a house which had been provided for her by Mrs. Wilson, the mother of bent North. Mrs. Wilson and her daughter, Misa Arabella North, also lived at Hastings. Lieut. North had left four children, the eldest of whom was only ten years of age. The eldest, both in her father's lifetime and since, lived with Mrs. Wilson, and was educated by her and Miss North. The three other children lived with their mother, but were instructed in the Bible and the church catechism as well as in other things by Miss North. Lieut. North hail married in New South Wales. It did not appear that his wife or children had any fortune, and it was in evidence that Lieut. North died barely solvent. He died intestate, in 1845 ; a few months after his death, his widow became a Roman Catholic, and upon learning this fret, Miss North clandestinely removed the children from Halting- ; three being sent to her brother's in Norfolk, and the eldest to Dr. Rigby's, in Spring Gardens. On Thursday last, Mr. Anstey moved for a writ of habeas co: pus, to bring up the children. His Honour ordered the return to that writ to be enlarged until yesterday, and the case steed over for hearing, until to-day. In the mean time, the infants presented a petition, by their next friend, for a re ference to the master, to appoint proper persons as their guardians. The questions upon the motion for a habeas corpus, and the petition, came oit toge ther. With a view to show that in educating the children, the father's religion was not to he regarded by the court, Mrs. North, in her affidavits, stated that be was a man of " latitu dinarian tenets," that for two months shortly before his death be attended with his wife and some of their children at a Roman Catholic Chapel at Plymouth, and that at the time of his death he declined to see the rector of the parish, who offered to attend him. She considered that he died a cate chumen, that is, that he was about to enter the Church of Rome, but had not yet been received as a Roman Catholic, It appeared from the same affidavit, that having for a time left his wife and younger children at Plymouth, he, upon his return, finding that his wife (the deponent) had attended at the chapel, he himself offered to do so, when deponent at first advised him not; that he afterwards, however, persisted in so doing. Deponent stated with regard to herself, that she had been an irregular attendant at the Church of England, and had, on conscien tious grounds, never taken the sacrament in that church. — Mr. Anstey appeared for Mrs. North, and argued the case at great length.—Mr. Lovat appeared for Mrs. Wilson and Miss North. His Honour.—The petition, has been presented to the court on behalf of four infant children (who are in this country) of a deceased English gentleman. The children are all under the age of eleven, if not all under the age of ten. There is no testamentary guardian, and no real estate ; and a reference to the Master to appoint a guardian would be purely matter of course, unless, as it has been said, the fact of the children having a mother living, and the children being of the age of nurture, furnishes a reaw.n against sending a reference to the Master to appoint a guar dian or guardians. I have never heard that suggested as a reason, and I am not aware of the existence of any authority to that effect. If the reference would be right upon the supposition that the children had no mother, it would be equally right considering that the children have a mother. It is quite a different question whether the mother shall or shall not be appointed guardian ; it is iliac a different question how the children shall he educated. The only, or at least the principal question now is, whether there 'hall be the usual reference to the Master to appoint a guar dian or guardians ; and I think the usual reference must go, is . the usual farms of the court and with the Irma] direc tions. The usual expression is, I think, " guardian or guar dians." Then comes the question which belongs equally to the petition, and to the motion for a habeas corpus, namely, the question as to the custody of the children. Now the children, at least the two youngest of them, were under the care and in charge of their mother, a lady whose respecta bility is not in question, and who, no doubt, treated them with invariable kindness and attention. The eldest appears to have been more in the care of her father's mother than in the care of her own. But that ought not, I think, to affect the question prejudicially to the mother's contention. Upon the question, what is to be the custody of the children in the meantime, I cannot Inatsay that I think, that even fur so short a period, the care of the children's religions education is nut to be entirely disregarded. Impres-ions, even at that early period of life, may be made, perhaps, even upon the youngest, certainly upon the eldest and the second, which may be irremoveable. It may be a question whether it will be the duty of the guardians to educate the children in a particular manner ; and if so, nothing shall occur in the rieantime which may obstruct or impede the performance of that duty. The father was the younger son of a Protestant f inaily, who appears to have passed the greatest part of his lire a Protestant. 1 Eay the " greate n D st part," breause he pcars for a few months, while i evoulhire, to have at- V --•- 1 1