The Sun. — London, England, 1858-04-13 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S TELBA.TRE. FIRST NIGEIT OF THE SEASON. - FIRST APPEARANCE OF MDLLE. TITIENS. THE HUGUENOTS. THIS EVENING (TUESDAY), will be produced (first time at this Theatre), Meyerbeer's Grand Opera s GLI IJGONOTTI. DRAMATIS PERSON..E. II Conte di San Bris (Governor of the Louvre) II Conte di NOTOTS De Coss. Signor MERCURIAL!. Tavannes Signor ANNONI, De Betz Vern Head of Night Watch Raul di Nangis (a Huguenot Signor GIUGLINI. Gentleman) Marcell° (his Servant) Itargaritta di Valois (betrothed to Henry IV.). Madlle. ORTOLANI. Urbane (ber Page) Mdme, LUCIONI LAND!, (her first appearance in England.) Dama d' Onore (her first appearance in England.) Valentina (daughter of San Bris) Madlle. TITIENS, (her first appearance in England.) Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Pages, Citizens, Soldiers, Students, Night Watch, Monks, Musicians, dtc. Conductor, Signor ADRITI. With scenery, entirely new and original, by Mr. Marshall ; dresses, entirely new and taken from the best authorities, by sfadame Copere, and executed by M. Laureys and Mrs. Masterman ; principal machinist, Mr. Sloman ; head of the property department, Mr. Bradwell ; the raise-en-scene and incidental ballet, b y M. Massot. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCENERT.—Act I. Scene Ist.—This rain.—Saloon in the Castle o f the Count de Nevers. Scene has been composed in the ast Re le of naissaChenouceau , nce style, age of Francis I. Scene 2d.—Park and C cm posed from Sketches made in the vicinity of Auboise. Act IL Paris—The Pre-aux•Clercs and View of Paris in 1572, from the Etchings of S. Silvestre. Act 111. Paris—The Castle of de Nevers —lnterior. Old French Gothic style, with Renais saince enrichments. Act IV. Paris—Chapel of the Hngue tote—A Quartier of Paris, from the Etchings of S. Silvestre, The National Anthem will be sung after the Opera, the the principal soprano part by Madlle. Titiens. In order that the great work, The Huguenots, may be pro duced with the fullest effect, no Divertissement, except that Incidental to the Opera, will be given on the first night. The new Ballet Divertissement, by 0. Massot, entitled LE RENVOI DE L'AMOUR, will be produced on Thursday, 15th inst. (it being a Subscrip tion Night, in lieu of Saturday, 24th July), for the first ap pearance of MDLLE. POCCHINI, On TUESDAY, April 20, Mdlle. PICCOLOMINI will make her first appearance this season as Norina, in Donizetti's Opera of DON PASQUALE, and shortly afterwards in LUISA MILLER. A limited number of Boxes have been secured to the public. Price 21s and 31s 6d each. The full prospectus of the season arraigements may be had at the Box 0131 es. T kiEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, April 12, twill be performed AN UNEQUAL MATCH. Characters by Messrs. Buckstone, Chipendale, Compton, W. Farren, Rogers, Clark, and Miss A. Sedgwick, Mrs. B. White, Miss Lavine, and Mrs. J. Fitz william. After which a Classical Extravaganza, entitled PLUTO AND PROSERPINE. .., Concluding with MY HUSBAND'S GHOST. Orchestra 8t4115 (which may be retained the whole of the evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking.) First Price. 5. d. Second price. a. d. Dress Boxes Upper Boxes .. 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0 Pit Gallery Commence at Seven. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean. THIS EVENING will bo presented the new farce entitled THE STOCK EXCHANGE ; or, The Green Business. After which, will be revived FAUST AND MARGUE- R 1 fE. Me phistophiles, Mr. C. Kean. To conclude with the new farce, entitlel SAMUEL IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF. THEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster. THIS EVENING will be presented the drama of THE POOR STROLLERS, in which Madame Celeste, Mr. It Webster, Paul Bedford, and Mr. Wright will perform. After which, a new operatic spectacle, THE CALIPH OF BAGDAD. The characters by Mr. Rolfe, Paul Bedford, J. Bland, aid Misses Roden, Keeley, and Arden. STRAN D THEATRE.—Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough. —This Evening will he produced the new comedy. by Stirling Coyne, Esi., called NOTHING VENTURE, NOTHING WIN. Supported by Mess's. Belton, Ray, Belfort, Kinloch, and Miss M. Oliver, After which, the new burlesque of FRA DIAVOLO ; or, The Beauty and the Brigands. Fra D:avolo, Miss Swan b..rough ; Beppo, Mr C. Young. To conclude with THE LOTTERY TICKET. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road. — OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow !ig company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of S,lections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS, CHORUSES, GLEES. D VETS, &c., viz.:—Miss Russell, Mrs. Badzey, Miss Brunel], Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, and Miss Montague ; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Renshaw, S. loner, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Rime, Mr. Badzey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Bernard ; Messrs. T. Maclagan, W. T. Critchqeld, John G. Forde, and E. Mackney. Piano'orte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, tire., until twelve o'clock. Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening. Mr. WOODHOUSE (by permission of Ch irles Kean, Esq ) will have the honour of introducin;, every evening. his highly successful Performance on the new REGULATION DRUM. THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, APRIL 13. HICRHOMETEIt, IN THE Sri &DE. 44—highest since noon yesterday. 42—lowest this morning and during the night, 47—this day at noon. BAROMETER, 30.05. WIND, South-Easterly ; fresh and cold, with dry weather. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. It a DAT—Morn., 23 min. aft. I—Even., 40 min aft 1 To•MoBRoW —Morn., 57 rain. aft. I—Even., 15 min. aft. 2 t u , a: 4 r t7F:cj f"," ~:- ~., c%31, (LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1858. A very valuable suggestion was made last night by Lord JOHN RI/SELL in reference to the Govern ment of India Bills, that are now before the House of Commons. It is ono strictly in accord ance with precedent, and there is no doubt that although some time may be occupied in the first instance, it would materially expedite sound and judicious legislation on the very important subj-ct to which it refers. Nothing could be more objec tionable than rendering a matter of such vital im portance to the welfare, happiness, and prosperity of 150 millions of our fellow subjects, a party question —a mode rather of annoying or displacing a Govern ment than of producing the beat possible measure for the interests both of Great Britain and •F India. Whore there aro points affecting the prin ciple to be decided on, the most convenient way of doing so is unquestionably by means of a series of resolutions, each referring to a single topic, to which each Member might direct his attention for the time being, without being compelled to take the whole question into consideration, or to vote a g ainst a propositio n containin g many valuable provisions, because there was something added to which he could not agree. As the Noble Lord pointed out, there is " great difficulty in discus sing, in committee, points of substance, and points of importance, which are mixed up with points of an inferior or subordinate character, and with the wording of clauses, because as every clause has to be carried into effect in an act of Parliament, it is very different from discussions upon a resolu tion which can be afterwards altered as to its wording, and filled up, or amended as may be ad visabl e." The Chancellor of the ETchequer promptly and gracefully accepted the suggestion. Indeed, it haelbeen under the consideration of the Govern men t, and would in all probability have been adopted, but for the fact that there was a bill of the for mer Government before the House which was waiting for a second readiag, and it was desirable that the views of their successors should be pre sented in a similar form, so that Parliament and the country might judge fairly and impartially between the rival measures. This was the difficulty viitieh prevented the adoption of the Course recom mended, which was decidedly the most eligible, in deed the only one by which the dispassionate consi deration of the question without the introduetion of pasty feelings could be ensured. The Govern ment aro entitled to great credit for at once adopting the proposition. Without in the slightest degree wishing to shirk the responsibility, or to re abdicate their functionsor duties ) they we `THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 1858© willing to allow Lord Joni RUSSELL to introduce the resolutions, so that the matter might be divested of any party bias or prejudice ; but they were quite prepared to take the initiative, and to bring forward resolutions in accordance with the bill, which now awaits its second reading. That bill has not been abandoned. The effect of the discussions that must ensue may be to modify it in some respects ; but Lord DERBY and Mr. DISRAELI have both cl earl y explained that they are not by any means wedded to the details. The great principle aimed at by both bills is the virtual abolition of the East India Company, and the transfer of its functions to the Crown. The double government, which occa sioned so much mischief, will thus be got rid of, and the best mode of forming a suitable council, without avoiding the complete responsibility of the government for the time being, may be fairly and fully considered by Parliament. It had been suggested that both bills should be referred to a select committee, to examine into their provisions and report thereon ; but the mode about to be adopted is obviously better. The former would probably shelve the question for the present session, and the House would not be bound by the decision of the Select Com mittee. By the latter we shall be enabled to have proper enactments even during the present sitting of Parliament—a matter of great import. ance, considering the effect which the moribund condition of the Company must produce in India. The Palmerstonian journals are savage at the judicious proceeding. They see in it the defeat of their intentions. It was to be made a party question—a battle-field whereon the contest fcr place and power might take place. The Times is indignant, the Post furious, that this is no longer possible. But whatever they may say, the nation will feel that the most judicious policy has been adopted, and will give Ministers the credit ,o which they are fairly entitled for so doing. We are at last to have a Channel Fleet, an efficient squadron, fit to protect the country in any emergency. Our wooden walls are to be pro perly manned, and Great Britain secured against the possibility of invasion. We do not say that there was any great probability of such an event. But where the results of any want of preparation might be so very formidable, it is right to main tain such a force as would prevent any Power whatsoever from attempting that which must in evitably prove a failure. vis pacem para bellivrn," is a sound and wholesome apophthegm, the accuracy whereof has been established during a long series of years. It would, indeed, be a " penny wise and pound foolish" policy that would, for the sake of some paltry savings, give up what may reasonably be regarded as the national assurance against invasion. The efficiency of our naval establishments and coast defences may be regarded as such an assurance ; and it would be the height of folly, or something worse, to tolerate the slightest negligence on such a point. Sir JOHN PAICINGTON, in his very clear and able speech, applauded the bold and wise course adopted by the late Government in proposing a con siderable addition to the numbers of seamen and coast-guards employed. That increase is practically three thousand men—viz , two thousand seamen and one thousand Coastguards over the " ultimate strength" sanctioned last session, and five thou sand more than those moved for at its c)mmence ment, before the news of the Indian mutiny had reached our shores. No true-hearted English man will complain of the increase, indeed the only regret will be that the First Lord of the Admiralty had not gone a little further and pro posed a still larger number of seamen. It is true that the exigencies of the Exchequer, and the anticipated deficiency bequeathed to the Financial Minister by his predecessor, ren dered economy indispensable, but we confess that under the peculiar circumstances of the country we should gladly relinquish the shadow for the substance, and sacrifice show t utility. If we could only add to our naval strength by curtailing some of the Household troop•, we should submit to the necessity without repining. We fully and cordially cmicur with the Right Honourable Baronet as to the impolicy of allowing no less than 3,000 continuous service men, trained and di:ciplined seamen, to be, discharged under circumstances that almost involved a breach of faith, and turned adrift those whose services would have been peculiarly valuable in any emergency—who were the best and most effi cient guardians of the national safety. We rejoice to find that it is the intention of the present Board to repair, as far as practicable, that grave mistake, and to take care that all the seamen shall be enlisted for continuous service. It is also of great importance that these men should have ample opportunities of becoming thoroughly acquainted with the new system ; and that, for so important a matter, there should be a squadron for evolutions and practice. Steam has wrought a revolution in naval affairs. A manufacturer with old machinery—a workman with inferior tools, cannot compete with those who have all the recent improvements available. Nor can the nation safely depend on a class of ships now become obsolete, although they nobly performed their duties in the olden time, and under very different conditions. It would be a wanton sacrifice of troops to send them abroad only with the old Brown Bess, against an equally powerful force, with Millie or Enfield rifles. Why, then, should we place our seamen in the old ships of the line, where they could not meet, on equal terms, a screw man•of war belonging to the enemy. There are many of these block-ships that might well be cut down, and ' transformed into cfaoLnt frigates ; :and we are convinced that the most stringent economist would not grudge an expense that would be so well and so fully recompensed. We must once more impress the vast import ance of maintaining our maritime supremacy in tact, and we are delighted to find that Sir JOHN PAKINGTON has resolved to do so, and we heartily wish him all Success in his noble under takifig. LA.TEST NEWS. HAMBURG, APRIL 12. M. Gunther, the Swedish Minister of Justice, has resigned, and been replaced by the Baron Goer. The nomination of M. Due as Ambassa dor to Paris having met with considerable oppo sition, he will probably be sent to Vienna. MADRID, APRIL 11. The Queen loft yesterday for Aranjuez. The erection of a statue to M. MendizAbel will remain subject to the general provisions of a bill on public honours, which the government intends to present to the Cortes. The Senate has rejected, by a majority of 75 to 6, a proposition of M. Tejada tending to modify the present publicity given to the sittings. FRANCE. PARIS, MONDAY. A decree in the Moniteur makes the following promotions and removals iu the prefectures :—M. Paillard, prefect of the Cantal, to be prefect of the Lot-et-Garonne, vice M. Ducos, placed on non activity ; M. d'Arnoux, sub-prefect of Rheim4, to be prefect of the Cant4l, vice M. Paillard ; Baron Michel, prefect of the Correze, to be prefect of the Yonne, vice M. Boit telle, appointed prefect of police in Paris ; M. Demonts, sub-prefect of Havre, to be prefect of the Correze, vice Baron Michel. An other decree makes various changes in the sub prefectures. BOURSE, April 12.—The following wero the closing quotations - - 4. per Cents 93 50 Credit Fonder Do. end month — Belgian ‘.4 3 per Cent. ..... ... 69 40 Piedmontese (5) 9O Do. end month 69 55 Roman B9 „.. Bank Sh•%rea Credit Mobilier 735 Do. Account 733 75 RAILWAYS. - Orleans Northern New Ditto 775 Austrian Spanish Threes Home Debt 37a FOR CASH. Midi Western 625 Strasburg 700 Lyon and Mediteran. 812 t New Ditto 7BO Geneva Grand Central . . Sardinian Austrian Fuad Pacha will certa at the Conference at Par .uly represent the Porte s. It is much desired to procure the meeting of ;he Plenipotentiaries for the Ist of May. Fet ouk Khan had his audience of leave of the Emperor this day at two o'clock. Under the title of " Political Questions to be Solved" a journal gives the following list of the difficulties which may be submitted to the Congress of Paris : "To save the Anglo-French alliance, settle pacifically the affair of the Swiss exequatur (affair of the consulates and passports).—Reconcile the Government of Naples with those of France and England. The Government of Naples with that of Piedmont.—Reconcile Piedmont and Austria.— Tranquillize Central and Southern Italy. Obtain in Piedmont the adoption of the De Foreata bill, and have it carried into execution. Effect a good understanding between Denmark and Germany on the questions of the Duchies. Put the great powers in accord on the question of the poetical or admi nistrative union of the Danubian principalities. Cause the treaty of Paris to be a reality for the Christians of the East, by carrying out the provi sions of the katti-humayoum or reform charter of Turkey. Pacify Bosnia, the Herzegovine, and Montenegro, by checking, on the one hand, the ambition of Austria and of the Prince of Monte negro, whom she supports, and, on the other, by wresting those Christian provinces from the bru tality of the Bashi-Bazouks and of the Mussul man judges. Protect the Greeks against the vio lence of the Turks. Prevent the English from making a secpud Gibraltar of the island of Perim. Obtain from the Sultan, against the wish of Eng land, permission to cut the Suez canal. Make Germany and the other powers come t ) an under standing on the conditions of the n avigation of the Danube. Suppress the pr ipagandism of Russia among the Greeks and Sclavonians. To fix the limits in Asia of Turkey and of Russia. Confine revolution within its bed, in order that it may not inundate either France, England, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Rou mania, or the Sclavouian countries. Unite the great powers on all the political and social ques tions which ; interest the peke of Europe and the internal tranquillity of each State." sures the Coolie traffic in American ships, which is declared illegal. The Chinese holidays intervening since our last, there is little to report on markets. Cotton—Quotations unaltered. Cotton Yarn— Sales small. Shirtings—About 6,000 pieces sold. A better demand is looked for. Grays quoted $2 55c. to $3 se. ; whites, $2 50c. to $3 loc. Woollens—Spanish stripes, $1 10c. to 1 25c. ; long ells, 8 75c. to $9. Turkey Opium, $450, nominal. Rice—ln consequence of the bad accounts of the crop in the Philippine Islands our market is firm, and transact;ons have been considerable lately. We quote Bengal $2 65c. to $2 90c. Bullion—Sycee silver, 5i to 6 per cent. prem. ; bar silver, 7to per cent. prem. ; gold, $23 per tae]. Exchange—On England, first class bills, 4s. 91d. six months' sight ; on India, 2?Ors. 15 days' sight. Freights—Tonnage is abundant. Foochow da•es are to the 24th inst. Previous to the holidays the settlements of tea had been about 6,000 packages of congou, me lium to god kinds, at from 12 to 2J to-ls short, and 1,700 packages oolongs ; stock, 40,000 packages congou and 11,000 half-chests 00l ng. Of congou only about 15,000 packages are of medium to good kind. Five vessels have left for Great Britain, and two were on the berth. _ From Amoy our dates are to the 23d inst. ; business was being resumed. Shanghai advices are to ►he 19th inst. Since the holidays the tran.actions in imports and ex ports had been trifling. Tea.—Business was checked by the 26th Dec. advices from England. There had been no se.tle ments of black tea, and only 9,000 packages of green. Stock of black, 43,000 packages, and of greens 143,000 packages. Total export of tea to Great Britain 46,000,0001 b. against 51,000,0001 b. last season. To the United States the export is 24,000,0001 b. Silk.—Prices were nominal at last quotations. No settlements advised, and silkmen continued very firm. Total export from China to Great Britain and France 55,900 bales, against 70,500 biles last year to the same time. Exchange on England, 6s. for six months' sight first-class hills ; ou India, 286 to 288 rs. Freights to England, 2/. 10s. for tea, and 4&.105. for ,ilk. Manilla advices are to the 21st inst. -.-- Sugar was declining in value. Owiiig to bad crops of rico the import is declared free for the ensuing year. Exchange on England, 41. Old. The detention of the previous Manilla mail was caused by an accident to the machinery of the steamer Raj ah. Our latest advices are—from England, 26th of December ; Calcutta, 23d of January ; Bombay, 16Th of January ; Singapore, 6ch of February ; Manilla, 21st of February ; Melbourne, 224 of December ; Sydney, 14th of December ; Shanghai, 19th of February." SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS PROM GREAT BRITAIN. At Hong Song—F e b. 16, the Wild Flower, from London ; Feb. 21, the St a dt Zterinkzie, from Cardiff ; Feb. 22, the Doggers Bank, from London ; Feb. 24, the Pietre, from Cardiff, and the Per Aspera ad Astra, from Newcastle. At Shanghai, Feb 6, the James Lemon, from Lon don; Feb. 14, the Conrasiers. from Shields . DEPARTURES TO GREAT BRITAIN. From Mana 17, the Virginie, for Cowes. From Foochow. —Jan. 20, the Stirling, for Cork ; Feb. 2, the Lockett, fur 14 , ,nd0n ; Feb. 10, the Crisis for Liverpool, and the New Era, for London ; Feb. 11, the Star of the North, for London ; Feb. 16, the Faery Queen, for London, and the Queen of Ave, for Cowes. From Shanghai—Feb. 12, the Vanguard, for London ; Feb. 15, the Anglo-Saxon, for London ; Feb. 16, the Mary Ann Wilson, for London. SHIPB OF WAR. At Hongkong—Tne British ship Calcutta, the Ploop Acorn, the steamers Coromandel, E.k, Furious, High flyer, Sanspareil, and Volcano ; the•gunboats Banterer, Bustard, Janus, Opossum, Plover, and Stanch; the French steamer Meurthe, the gunboat Dragonue ; the American steamers Minnesota and Antelope ; and the Dutch steamer Princess Amelia. At Macao.—The Portugue-e lorcha Arnaz - ma, the French gunboat Metraile, and the Russian steamer Am:rica. _ At Amoy.—The Portuguese brig Mondego and the British steamers Sampson and Surprise. At Foochow.—Tee British sloop Camilla and the British steamer Nimrod. At Ningpo.—Thy British gunboat Cormorant. At Shanghai.—Tbe British sloop Pique, the gunboat Slaney, and the American steamer Mississipi. At Canton River—The British ships Nankin and Actmln, the sloops Bittern and Elk, the steamers Cruiser, Fury, Hesper, Hornet, Niger, and Tribune ; the gunboats Algerine, Clown, Dove, Drake, Firm, F.rester, Haughty, Kestrel, Lee, Leven, Starling, Watchful, and Woodcock ; the French ships Capri cieuse and Nemesia ; the steamer► A uJacieuse, Lily, Marseau, Phlegeton, and Pritnau;u it : the gunboats Avalanche And Fusee. • MARK ET NEW B.—( rins Day . HAY 51dttKETS. SmrrariELD.—Meadow hay, 2/ lOs to 41 4s clover 3/ 103 to 5? Os; and straw, 1/ 5s to 1/ lOs per IoA Supplies moderate ; trade rather dull. CUMBERLAND. —Meadow hay, 21 lOs to 4! ss; clover, 3/ 10s to 51 Os ; and s traw, 11 os to 1/ 103 per load A slow inquiry. WEIITECIIAPEL.—Meadow hay, 2/ lOs to 4? 4s clover, 31. lOs to 5/ Os ; an d straw, 11 5 s to 11 103 per load. A. heavy trade, at late rates. THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE FRENCH EMPER, JR. TRIAL OF SIMON BERNARD—(SECOND DAY). The trial t,f Simon Bernard was resumed this mornirg at ten o'clock. John Rogers, examined yesterday, was re-called by the Attorney-General He said—l aen the police-officer who found a letter in Bernard's room. On Sunday, 17th March, on my first visit, I found two letters at t pri soner's lodgings, signed " G Ailsop." It was after Brr nard's apprehension. When I went there I fou , ,d the door lucked ; the keys were given to me, and I ;Toned the door. I found the first letter, with other papers, in a box on the floor. It was folded up inside a printed particulars of sale of some property at Reigate. Mrs. Parker was in the room at the time. I remarked, " this being important I must keep it," or •i this is what I want," or something of that kind. I folde I i up and put it in my pocket. About a coarter fan hour after wards I found a second letter among a heap of other papers on the floor near the bed. The room was strewed with papers. I read it and put it into my pocket with the other letter. Mrs. Parker asked me where I found the first letter. I replied, "in this," holding up the printed particulars of sale. Nothing was said re specting the s-cond letter. I visited the lo.tg ings again on the 9th of March and examined which the books I found there, I made critten reports of my visit to Sir R. Mayne on the 3d April, and again on the 11h of April. My reports were wade from a memoranda made in my book at the time. Cross-exa.mined 63/ Mr. James—l examined the books on Tuesday. On the Sunday I took op two tir three of the books and shook them, bun I did not examine them, because they were so filthy from ye into. ( memoranda were banded in and road by Mr. James— one was "from a letter supposed to be signed by Orsini," nothing was said where it was found.) I attended a public meeting at ld's reading room on the 9th January, whtre, a debating society is held, by direcLion of the Ei4lish p,dice c moons-inners. I went there by myself in plain clothes. I went into the debating room. Mr. Bernard was it, ;be chair, and the gentlemen were discussing political matters in French. It was an open debating room. The subject under discussion was the difference between democratic and Irneerial govern ments. Mr. James—Were they showing the advantages of constitutional governments and despotic Witness—Yes. Cross-examination coutinued—l stayed there half-an hour. There were 40 or 50 people there ; five or six of them were Englishmen. It was a public debating so ciety, held every Monday evening. L. was constantly advertised. There was a news-room there, to which persons were a , ini tid. I made a report to the cow miss oners. I was directed by them to attend the meeting and report. I did so. I went again that day week. Mr. James—As a spy. Lord Campbeli—According to his directions. Witness—l went by directions. Sir F, Kelley objected to the question. The learned counsel had no right to put a question, an affirmative answer to which would fix an opprobrious epithet upon him and those with whom he acted. Mr. James said he was justified in putting the vies. tioo. Tuere were precedents in the state trials for his so doing. Lord Campbell—First get your facts and then draw your inference. The Attorney-General said the question was irregu lar, and contrary to l•ew and practice. Mr. James said that Erskine, in Hardy's trial, put the question—" then, in plain Euglish, you went there as a spy. Lord Campbell—That's no deci.ion. Mr. James—l know that. The question was put, and not objected to. The Chief Baron—But here it is objected to, and we are called upon to decide it. Mr. James—l know that, but I submit I have a right to pur the question. The witness might object to an swer it. _ _ Mr. Simon (for the prisoner) submitted the question could be pat. The word "spy " was a word that &fined at once the object fJr which the witness went there. It was a common phrase which Mr. James was justified in using. After a short consultation, Lord Campbell said he was of opinion the question was irregular, and must be overruled, not on grounds that the witness need not criminate himse , f, and need not refuse to ariever it, hut on the ground that he was called on by the que-tioa to draw an inference of facts within his knoeledge. Witneai i e croso.exernina'ion continued—l went there to listen and obeetve what was said. I went to the rooms on several occesione. Oa one occa-ion I was re :used admittance. I made reports to the Commissioner. of Police. lam not paid for this particu , ar duty. I commenced it in Novemb-r last. My duty is partly to wa'ch the French and Itaian refugees. I !night have made 20 reports on them. I was never on du,y with the French officers. I have never been nt the T :mple Discussion Club in Fleet-street. (Laughter ) I went on one occasion, with Lockyer, a detective, both in plain clo - hes, to Well's, and Mr. \Vyld refused us ad mission. All the discussions which I atomded were on foreign politics. It is about six weeks since I last attended a discussion at Wyld'e. I have never been about with any Frenchman for pot tical purposes. I receive no money from the French government. I have not received anything beyond my regular sa2ary within the last few month , . In tee previous in luiriee I never said anything about flirting the letter in the printed par ticulars r,f s a l e . Re-examined by the Attorney-General—l have been a police-sergeant since 1851, before that I was a con stable in the street for three years. I only receive my reen!ar ealary as a sergeant of police. lam selected for this duty from my knowledge of the French language. When I see a meeting of this kind adverti , ed, I report it the Commissioners, and I receive my directions from Sir R. Mayne. I attended the meetings referred to by Sir R. Mayne's directions, and report to him the result of my visits. I have acted in this matter entirely under the directions of Sir R. Mayne. The letter I found at the prisoner's. that I considered to be from Orsini, was signed `- Felice." I marked it and appended it to the report I sent in to the Commissioners of Police. The Attorney-General prorosed to real the letter, proved by Mr. Morrison t be in the handwriting of A Ilsots, and found by the last witness at Bernard's lodging. Mr James objected to the reception of the letter. No e vidence had been Oven connecting th e wr i ter o f t h e letter in the most remote manner with Bernard. There was no evidence that Bernard had been seen with Allaop, or that grenades were ever in his possession. Lord Campbell said he understood the letter was not to be read as coming from A Ilsop, a co conspirator, 'hut as being in Bernard's possession with his writing on it. Mr. James admitted it, but contended it could not be read. It was only a comment on the conduct of the Emperor f the French, which many j , urnalists might have received from enthusia-tic foreigners, and have in their possession, and it won d be monstrous to charge them as conspirators. He called the attention ef the Bench to the date of the letter. Lord Cstripbell—l see it i• dated Ist January, 1857 Mr. James said this was a mere letter from a penny not shown to be connected with the acts with which the prisoner was charged, c ntaining abstract opinions. The letter bad not been answered, and w , e received more than twelve months before the transaction com plained of occurred. Tne Crown hal never hefere attempted to put such a letter in evidence on a State trial, and the learned counsel cited cases in support ef his views. It was such a letter as, no doubt, many men in this country had in their po-session e t the Government of France. As far as the evidence et pre sent went, this letter was the producti.m of an entire stranger to Dr. Bernard, twelve months before, c twain ing the opinions of a mild politician in reference to the Emperor of the French, which Bernard hal never an swered. The mere possession of the letter did not ren der him liable f a- its content , . Mr. Simon (for the prisoner) supported the objection. There was nothing to show that the prisoner had not repudiated the contents of the letter, and , f he had, be was unable in his present position to prove that fact. Mr. Hawkins was about to f, 110 w on the sane side, when the Court ruled he could not be beers. The prac tice was that two counsel only on each side should be beard, and it was better to edhere to tee practice. The Attorney General was about to reply to the argu ments on the other side, wheo Lord Campbell, having conferred with the other learned judges, said their lordebips were of opinion the letter w a g n e ee e,4l,i e . The letter was then put in and read. It was as fl - : _ _ " Riverhead, Jan. 1, 1857. " My dear Doctor,—Many thanks for the two slips, which I return enclosed. I have not yet returned any letter in reply to the appeal you proposed to the friends of Italy, but I hope some answers have been received in Lon don. 1 am glad to learn that any difference of opinion is limited to a single point. Differences of opinion are in evitable, and exist in every army, but unity of notion is necessary for success. However, I have every confidence in the future. The abominable miscreant of the 21 of December seems to have reached his culminating point. Have you seen the withering contempt with which Smith O'Brien alludes to the Queen's kiss ing this unconvicted felon ? He is not likely to give much more trouble even if he should escape the retribu tion he so richly merits. If I was in California now I would double the sum offered by Lauder to the man who wail(' perform an act of justice to that most wretched caitiff. It is a poor consolation that he is obliged to drink before he goes from home to drown his fears. I shall be glad to hear what you may know as to Orsini's prog; ess, or of any other matter in which you feel an interest. Be kind enough to assure Orsini of my warmest sympathy and affectionate regard, with the offer of my b.,st services. I hope I shall soon have another evening with you. " I am, your's fraternally, " THOMAS ALLSOP. " P.S.—I hope this year will see the first instalment of justice to the people; and a now life to humanity." James Davis Parker, in the employment of Messrs. Herring, wholesale druggists, Alders.ot -street, F a i d -- On 4th Nov. last the pri-oeer purchased Sins. i f abso , ute a , cohul, and 10.10, of pure nitric acid. On 15th Dec. laA he purchased 91hs. of absolute alcohol and 101 b ,. of pure nitric acid. He returned in about a quart-r of an hour on the 15th, and bought llb. rf quicksilver, These articles are used in the manufacture of fulminating pow der. The prisoner gave the name of llernarcl, uut no. b is address. Cross-examined by Mr. Hawkins-1 did nut ask. Bernard for his address. Mr. Edward C.,amhers Nicholson —I am one 4 , f the firm of Simpson and Co., 1 and 2, Kennitigt ` l s and Atlas Works, Watworth. We are engaged to a large extent in making fulminating powder for Govern meat, It is comported of one part (by weight) of mer cury, 10 of nitric a& e, and 8 of alcAol. Absolute alcoh. , l is pure spirits 01 wise 100 p-r cent. ab.ve pr-of. We alivays keep fulinina . ing mercury in a wet state, in which cwidition it is bunnies . BA •re it can be used f,r explosive purposes it must be dried. Ls chief appli cation is in the preparation of p erco -sion caps. Ni - ric acid acid absolute alcohol are used in the collociion pro- cess i❑ photography. They are not used in conibtua tion, but both are einplo)e i in the process. Quicksilver is not used at all i❑ the ordinary photographic proc,ss, but it is in daguerreotype, in which I b,lieve the oth•-r t*o ingredienis are ao: employed. The daguerreotype process is almost obs lete and eeperseded. Witmetat ex plained the pry oess of tasking fulminating mercury, sod said it WAS; much more exrnoiive than gunpo Nder. Charles Ploc!, , xatnined by Mr. BAkin—l act' chief f the squadron in the artillery and dirt-ct r of the ctemical laborat .ry f he artilk•ry. Ou 214 Jacuary last I rxatuined the contet.ts of a sh t ll and analysed . . . I tuenii it to he fulininating mercury le par icles of iron. The lu tuinating mercury wag compiised of nitric acid poured on mercury, and alcohol aided to it Toe strength cf falrninating mercury vane- accot ding to the strength of the nitric acid arid alcohol uged. The explosive - power of fultnivatiog mercury to gutipowkitr wa• 20 titne3 greater. Mr. W. 'Poen-, manager of the gunpowder works, at the R ,yal Arsetial, Woolaich—l am acquainted with all the diffsrent kind, of grenades used in modern eat - fare. lam not aware that s anylaing of the kind pro duced, and einelar to those used on the 14th January, bete ever ueen used by the Briti-h Army. I, is most like a eand grenade ; hand grenades are w teout nip pies. I know of no grenades that explode by means of ttienlee and cape. Ail hand grenades that I have seen explode by the ignition of a fusee. Fulminating mer cury is at least 20 times greater than gunpowder, A 'hell fil e' with fu ininating mercury would be broken into 10 or 20 times more pieces than if filled with gun powder. I have made experiments with bath. Oee hundred grains of fulminating mercury burst the shill into 155 fragments, and 1,300 grains of gunpoweier into only 25 fragments. Cress-examined by Mr. James—l am not aware if the grenades used on the 14th are similar to those used by the Hungarians against the Austrians in the last revolt, and by the Ctrcaesians against the Russians. Mr. St, George Burks—l am a barrister. Dr. Ber nard was tutor te my cbil tren. I was acquainted with him about July, 1857. While Dr. Bernard was tutor in my family he asked me to introduce him to some re spectable solicitor, through whom he could obtain money on the security of an estate near Redhill or Reigate. The name of the gentleman was Alleop. I told him I did not know any solicitor from whom the money could be obtained, hut teat I knew a gentleman named Masi n, in the City, who procured money on mortgaged estates. I gave Bernard a letter of introduotion to that gentle man. Cross-examined by Mr. James—l had known Ber nard about 12 months. He was tutor in my fatney about nine months. His whole conduct in my family was entirely satisfactory. I had frequent conversations with bins. On several occasions about experiments with gas. I was then a director in the Imperial Gas Com pany, and Bernard was acquainted with the sesretary. I know he was interested in experiments at the works for the purification of gas. Mr. Mason, examined by the Attorney-General—l carry on business in the City, and advance me ney largely on mortgage. I received a letter from Mr. Sc. George Burke, and afterwards I advanced Allsop 4,5001. a mortage on property, near Rsigate. Witness spoke to the first letter found at Bernard's lodgings being in Alleop's handwriting. It had reference to the Reigate property. Allsop was a tall man of a florid complexion, very impatient in his maener, upwards of 60 years of age) ; he occasionally put his hand to his ear, which be thought was mannerism rather than arising from abso lute deafness. E iza Cheney, examined by the Attorney General—l was acquainted with Orsini. I first knew him snout two years ago last July ; he lived then at 2, Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, at a boarding house kept by Miss Heckley. I lived there as housemaid. Whilst she knew him he used , o go jute the country lecturing ; en those occasions he w.B assent about a week, fortnight, or a month. When he left Miss fieckley's on the 15th of March, 1857, he went to 2. Grafton-street, Kentish Town. I went to live with him there as house keeper, aed continued so till his fieal dsparttne from Englasid. I know Dr. Bernard. He was on intimate terms with Orsini ; they 'net frecitiently at Miss Rock ley's, and at Graften-street. Bernard celled upon Orsini abut twice a week. Orsini was occasionally when he re s id e d a t G rafton - stree t, l e cturing. During those time, Ber n absent, ar came for Orsini's letters, arel wit ness gave hi e all that were net marks.' " private." See bad gone into the room when he was wcitini,;, and she houg'.t he wa: ar, rerin ham. Toe witness continued there up to Orsini's leaving Eneeind. Tee last time I aeir Orsini in E ,4iand was tit 23d of Nov. I did not know where be was going. I yaw hial again in prise', in Paris on the Tuesday before his teescution. It was the same gentleman I easy in prison in Paris that I lived with i n G raftoe-street. Between November and March Bernard came in Or-inee absence to Graften street, and I gave him Orsini's letters as usual ; he took them away with him ; very few letters came for Orsini after his departure ; Bernard had nothing whatever to do with the house ; he said he came for the letters as usual ; on °he occasion he ordered sinner for three, and two strange g en tl emen came o f erwards and d i ne d w i t h him. I have not seen either of them s.nce * I can't say the last time Be rnar d ca ll e d a t h oe e. What kinds f man wee Oreini Witness—l can't give you a better description of him than you can read in the newspapers. The Attorney-General—l can't now do that. Was he a good-looking man / Witness—He was a noble-looking gentleman. Before leaving England he wore a black heard. When I saw him in prison he had no beard. lie took the house in Grafton-street for t selve months and furnished i'. Cross-exemined by Mr. James—lie told me when he went away that I Filould give notice at Christmas, and leave the house in March, as he should not require it longer, because he was wanted in Italy, and I was to go there and join his family. Bernard, after Orsini left London, he-II frequent conversations with me about Orsini's going to dale , . I told the police that I saw Bernard on the 17th January, after the attempt on the 14th was known in London. Mr. James—Did Dr. Bernard say, "It's impossible that it can be Or init. He must be mad I" Sir F. Kelly objected to the question. Mr. James contended it could be put Tue Court ruled the question c-uld not be put. Witness, continued—l made a statement to Saunders, a policeman, and he took it down in Scotland-yard ; Bernard was very much surprised at what Lad happened In Paris. I bad every reason to believe. Orsini had gone to Italy. She had often in their conversation heard him the words "Roma" "Italia." In January, 1857, Orsini was lectutine in the country [Allsop's letter of that date refers to Orsint's progress] ; toe witnesses for the prosecution are in . ceat L e of S tsndere. Re-examined by the Attorney-General --Orsini occu pied the whole of the house. His clothes were kept in his bedroom. Sir F. Kelly—Were any of his clothes left, behind Mr. Jaesee oi.j ,eted t the q re-lion, and it was nut put. Witness—Belore he left L inder, Orsini told me that perhaps he c -me ho ee ui ten leo .the, but that if he was not home by tee 25th March he would send for me t o g) to I a!y wish bit family. lie lef, me the money with which to pay the ra ieg and taxing. (Wituees eas dressed in deep mourning ) The Court then adj urned for a short time. On resuming, evidence was given tracing the pri soner's depar lire for and arrval at Bruseeis—obtaini , g his passport, &c M. Geergi exami by the Attorney-General—l WAS part prop ieter of the Cafe Suisse at Brussels In 1857. Bernard came about a fortnight before Chrir4inas, and brought a parcel which he said c •ntained articles about to be adopt es ii the improvement of gas. They were round like halls. They were afterwards sent to Paris, but one was left- behind. Two gentlemen called after wards, one asked me if usy name was Georgi Otie of them gave me a small piece ef ea,•,er an.l toil it was for me. I afterwards delivered to him a parcel containing the small boll which had been left oehied. The gentlemae said B maid gave him paper upon which the request was written. It was M. Mete i,nhim, of Brussels. I did not know him when I first saw min, but I know him now. After the parcel was , e iven the gentleman they all left, and I know nothing more. Cr ,ss-exam tied by Mr. Jan es—l was arrested in Brussels on the 23d of January. I was released on the 27th of Rihruary. I cannot say whether ;lore is a mandate of arrest again=t me still in force. I don't ex , ect to go to prison when I go back to Brussels. The Attorney-General in Brussels told me to go to London and give evidence, and while I was gone they would see it they could arrange matters fir tne. (Laughter.) Jullien Fournarier. waiter at the Cafe Suiess, con firmed the evidence of G , orei with respect to balls hav ing been sent from the Cafe to Paris. At the conclusion of this wit Jess 's examination, the court adjourned until to-morrow. THE PRINCE OP WALES IN IfIELIND, DUBLIN, TUES DAY. Hi s Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived at Coik, in the Osborne, on Sunday morni ng , and p ro ceeded up the ri ver Carrigline on a barg e to l an ded and walked to - Coolmoore, where h© Monks town. He then re-einlyirked and returned to Cork. ifs incognito having been preserved h e walked about the city for some time without being recognised. A vast crowd then assembled opposite the hotel where he lunched, and cheered him loudly as he started for Blarney, from which he returned in the evening, and went to Bandon by train and remained there for the night as the guest of the Earl of Bandon, at Castle Bernard. This ' (lay (Tuesday) his Royal Highness begins his tour in the West of Skibbreen and Bantry. The Lard Mayor of Cork placed all his equipages at the service of the noble visitor, but his Royal Highness courteously declined the offs.r he -. ,as was unwilling .0 accept any public demonstration. Their Serene Highnesses the Prince and Princeeb Eixard of Saxe- Wcitnar, arrived in tovi ta y e 6 ttrdaY, from Gocclwood, fQr tlao seal-son. SPAIN. The Madrid journals of the Gth have arrived. They state that in the Congress the declaration made in the name of the Government relative to the alleged fusion of the two branches of the royAl fttmily wai on the motion of M. Salazar, formally approved of by all the members present, 192 in number. Frt..m the following letter it appears that the prop)sed erection of a statue to M. Men dizabal gave rite to some serious discuss on in the oabinet " The ministers assembled yesterday to discuss the question of raising a statue to the late M. Men dizabal. The ministers were far from being in ac cord, and those of War and Public works declared themselves opposed to the idea of (-reefing the sta tue at all. A -t, however, M. IsturiPz, president of the council, had promised the statue, and as lie intimated that he felt himself bound to fulfil his promise, the majority of the cabinet declared in his favour The discussion at one time took such a turn that the two dissenting ministers offered their resignations, but they eventually withdrew th,m, and the erection of the statue was resolved on, subject to certain conditions. It is not considered probable, notwithstanding all that has been said, that a bill relative to the sale of the national pro perty will be presented this session. The payment of the half year's dividends, which fill due in June will not present any difficulty, the treasury being in a position to meet all its engagements. Neither the democrats nor the Carlists have any chance of disturbing order this summer." Field-Marshal Baron Lederen bas been appointed commandant of the city and fortress of Venice. " It is understood," says the Malta. Times, " that Sir John Gaspard Le) Marchant, besides holding the commision of civil governor in this island, will, on the retirement of Lieut.- Gen. Sir John Pennefather (who, it is expected, will be appointed to an important post in the new arrangements for the govrrnment of India), have also the immediate command of the troDps, which is an indication that the government of Malta is about to return into military hands." CHINA. HONG KONG, FEB. 27. The steamer bringing the 9th of January mail from London keeps out. The outward mail le tves to-day by the steamer Singapore. By this opportunity we have little to commu nicate, either as regards plitical or commercial events. The Chinese new year holidays have passed over quietly, both here and at Canton. At the latfer place matter 4 appear to le- pr -e-e ling satis factorily, and the people in the city and suburbs are seemingly becoming more reconciled to the presence of foreigners. In the country around Canton, how ever, the same hostile feeling as formerly still exists against foreigners. A party of officers who had gone into the country a short distance were obliged to return, having been fired upon by some Chinese soldierP, or ' braves.' Trade is slow in being resumed, and only one vessel has yet gone up to \Vhainpoa. Consuls are now established there. The Chinese show a willingness to commence bus4 - iesc. The estimate now given of the quantity of t ea available at Canton is 60 chops of this season, some of the fine oopacks, for which 37 to 40 taels are asked, and some 200 chops of the two past seasons, the quality and condition of which are very questionable. To the present time foreigners have shown no disposition to make purchases. Ther© is a Lord Elgin has returned to this place, and it is understood will proceed north immediately. The representatives of the other Powers are to follow. the demands to be made by the represe m nt a a l t i sanguine feeling among the Four P o ground to look fur thin be y ive t s ha o t f A repreientation \ w v e e rs i will be acceded to at once by the Emperor. ae has s re b sult to the expedition. glad to have any good n ar e n n mc i e i made to Lord Elgin by the members of t,ho'e Legislative Council of this colony of the inconvenience will consider it darin at Heangsham caused by the man interfering with the compradores and house servants ao, ments here. To prevent an occitrreinicleestablish o.f such annoyanci we trust his lordship necessary to take notice of the matter. The site for a foreign settlement has not yet been decided upon. A requisition has appeared from the American Minister, addressed to the Consul of the United States, calling upon him to arrest by all legal mea- COLONIAL. v a e r r e y iv ii alt 4 ing the delivery of the mail. Common Congou is quoted limited business transacted as le 120. to 13d. per lb. t T t b e E o r l t s h b- Thor©u t y he r Ba h nl y —Very few enquiries have been made for either home use or for exportation,. and the market is very quiet. In the refined market there is a fair demand and at about been sellers Overland a previous rates. COFFEE.-- - A very limited business hal been transacted, the near approach of the Dutch Company's sale in Holland and the large quantity announced for public sale here during the week hss prevented much b us i ness b eing done by private contract ; prices have remained steady. RICE. —The market is without the least animation, and the business transacted has been confined to small lots for home consumption, at a slight reduction on former terms. RUNE—There is a steady demand for the better qualities, and about 50 puncheons of Jamaica have been sold by pri vate contract, at about bit? rates. TALLow.—The market is firm, but quiet, P.Y.C. on the spot is quoted 558 6 !, May and June 54s 6d, July and August 52s 3d, and last three months 52s 6d per cwt. COAL. MARKA Prices of Coals per ton at s. cl.l Davison's West Hartley 16 Holywell .......... 0 3rathlyll l9 6 ['oilfield Moor 1:; 3 tarnbton l9 9 Wylain Wslleead, &e a --APRIL i 2. the close •F the market Wallsend, ' iouth Du;h am .16 6 Adelaide Tees l5 0 ffetton Ships at market, 17 ; sold 17. Country Market. WAKEFIELD-ArRIC9. At this day's market there was again a limited supply of wheat, at 2s per qr. advance. Oats, beans, and shelling rather dearer. Barley exchanged. AVERAGES roa THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 5, 185 2 . Wheat .. 3Oll quarters, at 44s Oid Barley Oats l2 t I 318 Od Beaus Peas — PP .--II Od COLCHESTER— APRIL 9. Prices to-daywere as follow :—Wheat, white, 463 to 50s; red, 425 to 465; barley, 36s to 43s • oa t s , 24s to 3 2 s ; bear s , Almagan, 31s to 365 ; m iddl o an d small, 36s to 40s ; peas, white, 40s to 42s ; grey, 40s to 445. CHELMSFORD-APRIL 10. wheat, white, old,per s. IL S. qr. 44 new 41 red, old 41 new.. 39 Barley 34 a. 51 Oats, per qr 24 29 51 Peas Partridge 40 44 I 46 ' White 38 42 46 Boiling 39 44 40 Dun 38 4 I 44 I B ean s, Tick 35 37 32 j Harrow tick 436 39 73 I Mazagan 32 35 .z Ditto, now 32 31 Chevalier 3B Grinding 23 Halt 70 Ch' valier 72 EXETER—A.PRID 9. CORN.—Wheat 58 3d to 5s barley, 4s to 4 s 3 d ; grinding do., 0, , Of to Os Od ; Oats, 2s GI to 2s 9d Beans, Os Od to 0. Od. Peas, 00s Od to 00s Oil. FLOUR. —Fine, 31s Od to 32a 01; second 305 Od —5 Od per sack. CATTLE. —There was a small supply of bullocks. Des beef, from 9s 6,1 to 10 3 6,1 per score ; inferior, is to 8s pet score; fat calves, 51i1 to 6,1 per lb ; barrennerA, Os Od to 0 to Oti.; wethers, 7d -- (1 Od. per score ; cows and catvei, 121. to 181.1. s ; butchers calves, Od to 7d per lb., reariu calves —s to each; Pork carcases from 83 6d to 9+ sheep, ewes and lambs, 2/ 5s to 3/. 5s per couple; ewes, Od largo size, —s to —s ; second siza, —s to —s ; —2 to --s ; suckers, —9 to --s. Rough fat, 44.1 per it, bds,p7:rdsctooroe.per lb. Pigs K P.M) ALD V—A NUL 10. Here, to-day, we had small supplies of wheat and bar ley, and only moderato of oats. Sales ready, at fully last week's prices, and in some instances is dearer. Wheat. Barley. Oats. I Bean, First Second I Third 36s Od 26s Od 1 22s 03 I Os Him Excellercy Mons. Chas. Baudin has left Fenton's Ilottl for Paris. TLa Etrl arid Counters of Guilford are expected in town in feq dare from Waldershare Perk, near Dover TILE LATE FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE IN 8LA,0,11 - SBDRY. ADJOURNED INQUEST.— . (THIS DAY.) The adjourned inquest on the oodles of the unfortunate persons, who perished in the fire which broke out on the 21st of March last, in Gilbert-street, was resumed this morning before Mr. Wakley, at the Fox lavorti, Duke-street, Bloomsbury. Shortly before eleven the jury having re-ass-mblerl, a long comic' tation with closed doors t l oi , place, at the terininAtion which, the cornier and jury left the room to make an ixamination of the premises. After an absence all ,, ut on hour the c)roucr re turned, but :woo considerable tittle clapted before the jury entered the room. Toe first witness exlanined was Mr. William 13,-ninett, surgeon to the SL. Giles' Infirmary who earl—l have examined at the workhou , e the bodies of the per on , i who perished _at th • fire. Mr. R igers, l ec t urer on chemistry, at St. George's Hospital, was present, h took away a portion of iotestioes of the suffer,rs ex4.Kiination. o,ii:do 14 od es LA rre examine l. , The body of Richard Smith wasmuch burned i a the i wardly, and the whole of the air passa g e nteri r were quite tree. Tau hea.r., was healthy. Mr. R oge rs made an examination r f the et ornac h . The appearance of the whole of the Smith fa there was a iiia• ked diffeteni:e w c a o - m v p e a r g y . e d s n i w o i e t r h , t t ) h i e t Lte, , gerH. Toe diff-oence was in intensity more than in ebaraeter. Tmr e did not appear t, have been a shtick rein any of tne untorturiateß. A Juror—You cann •t t li that f , om a post In ,rt. in examination. 1 thiLk you ought to c,ntioe yianaelf to that part ut the cAfc. Wituese—lu the case a Wiliam Hedger, gaged 20, there were certain appearances that death was occa sioned by ag,,hx A. In ;,1 , the other cases there was au unnatural redness of the blood, which was not observable in this. C,roner—Csn you, by the examination you have made, say the cause of death Witness—With the exception of the body of William Hedger, the cause of whose death was clearly shown, I c4nnot satisfactorily account for the death of the other 13 persons. There was no cage in which the ordinary ariwarances of death from suffocation presented tlAnn selves. Mr. R 'gers, lecturer on chemistry at St. George's School of Medicine, said—l was present when the first was being proceed,i with. I took portions of the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Hedger and two o hers. I analysed the Wooil, portions of the stonisch and its contents. The first thing that struck m e was the ab4eoce of h.. , usual appearances cf death from -ufl cation, and the redness of the muscles and blood. There must have been something unusual introduced to priei uce that effect. They bore the appearance e f bodies haying been injected with arsenic. In the process of the. anal esi. no traces of narcotic poison was discovered, but there were certain traces of arsenic. I found traces f arsenic in the bodies cf J.ihn Hedger, Smith, see., Mrs. Smith, and W. Hedger. I think that death was caused through he inhalation of arsenic. I was induced by the appearance of the bodies to go to the premises to see it ally poiserieus subs ante was used in the trade of the p irties re iding the-re. I found nothing satisfactory. I afterwards learned that Mr. Calvert had had a la. ge quantity of minerals destroyed. I made inquiries, and found that amongst the minerals burnt there was a large quantity of cobalt and niche'. Taeae sub stances, on being subjected to the action of fire, would ter iw off immense quantities of arsenic. There had also been destroyed arseeite of cobalt : this substance, on being heated, would throw off large quantities of arsenic. The poisonous vapour ascends very rapidly. It is my decided opinion that , fumes of the poisonous vapours rendered the deceased persons incapable of exertion, ai.cl they consequently fell an easy prey to the action of fire. By a Juror—The redness of the blood first led me to theeliet that arsenic wai in the syAetn. The vapour its would have been sufficient to cause death, but as sit-ted by fire it became doubly fatal. Mr. Bennett, recalled—l agree entirely with the opinion of Mr. Rodgers. I candidly admit without I bad had the benefit of Mr. RAgers's ability as an analytical chemist I should have been unable to account for the exact cause of death further than it had been occasioned bysuffocation. Mr. Gilbert Girdwood assisted Mr. Rodgers in the examination he hae just spoken of. I agree in that opinion. I believe the prisoner's vapour produced cola. ma or insensibility, and that prevented the unfortunate inmates making auy effort to save their lives. By the Coroner—When arieum is inhaled it becomes a narcotic poison. Mr. W. Pryce Jones, University College Hospital said—l saw Richard Smith soon after he was admitted into the hospital. He was half-conscious. On being pressed to account fur the accident, he said, " What accident I Oh, yes—:be fire—the childr. n 1" On being again pressed as to how he had come by his it juries, he said, "I jumped from the first floor window." He died about three hours after his admission. I made a post mortem examination, and it is my opinion that death wan caused by the injuries he received in jumping from the window. Mr. John Calvert, of 61, Great Russell•street, a mineralogi-t—l had a large quantity of property de stroyed at the fire which happrned in Gilbert -street. Amongst that property was a quantity of cobalt and nickel. There were about 20 suttstances that would easily throw off arsenic in being subjected to flame. I was greatly affected by the vapour. I could distinguish it from ordinary smoke &me other important evidence having been adduced, the inquest was arij iurned, and Mr. Nelson, a surveyor, was directed to prepare a report on the state of the pre mises in Gilbert-street, and submit it to the jury at the next meeting. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day). MARLBOROUGH-STREET. ATTEMPTING TO PICK POCKETS AT THE ALHAMBRA. —AWKWARD MISTAKE.—AIbert Barrett, a respectable• looking young man, was charged with attempting to pick the pocket of William C. Showering, bootmaker, of Castle-street, Bloomsbury. The prosecutor said he was at the Alhambra, Leicester. square on the previous night, and come confusion having been created by the falling of some stairs or something of that kind as they were coming out. He felt the pri soner's hard under his coat. He immediately put down his hand and seised the prisoner's hand. He than led the prisoner down stairs, and when he got to the bottom five or six young men came round, began fighting, and he let go of the prisoner ; but afterwards seeing him in the crowd gave him into cu-tody. Previous to feeling the prisoner's hand he had ss. or 6a. in his pocket. The prisoner said, previous to his taxing him with it, " I've picked no pocket." Inspector Park said—Perhaps he might be allowed to state that he knew the accused to be a •ery respectable young man, and that he bore an irreproachable ohs• meter. When the prosecutor gave the charge, he gave a different descriptio❑ of the way in which the attempt was made. Mr. Rosenkirk, of Red Lion-square, said the prisoner had been Lis apprentice for two years, and he would trust him with everything he poaseased, Mr. Bingham said there evidently had been a mis take, and the accused must be discharged, and he must say, without reproach. THAMES. AN AVITUL FEMALE SWINDLEE.—Ann Hall, a little woman, about 35 years of age, with a blotched face, and baa been so described iu the Police Gazette and HUE and Cry for the last 12 months, was brought before Mr. Yardley, charged with obtaining money under false pre tences. There were 20 cases against the prisoner, and the following were gone into : John Wawa), errand boy to a grocer and cheese monger, of No. 3, Globe-terrace, Mile-end, said that on the evening of the 20th of March the prisoner came to his master's shop and ordered a pound of fifteen penny butter, and at the same time asked the price of some fowls. She directed the butter to be sent to No. 12, C , tt . age-grove, Mile-end, with 18s. 9d., the change for a sovereign. He was On his way to Cottage-grove with the butter and change when he was met by the prisoner. whe said, " Have you gut the eg,04." She said, " Give me the change and go to No. 12, and tell Betsy to give you a sovereign, and I will go back for the eggs." He p ar ted with be 18.. 9d, change to the prisoner, and went to the house No. 12 as directed, and was informed by the people there that he had been imposed upon, and that no butter or eggs were wanting. The prisoner —I am not the person. The witness—Oh yes you are—l know you by the blotches on your face. Frederick James Hoyett, errand boy to Mr. G. T. Congreve, chemist and druggist, Peckham), said the pri ,:ener called up.rn his master on the 22d March and or dere f a black draught to be sent to the house of a gentlem n in the vicinity and change for a sovereign. lie was proceeding towards the house named by the prisoner, when she said, "Go back and obtain two pile, give me the change." He handed her 18s 61, and she put into his hand what appeared to be a sovereign, and he gave it to his master who discovered it was a brass merdal called an "Hanover," which were in great reqni t.iti , n among inagsrnen, skittle sharps, and titterers of base coin. Pol , ce-constable Sheridan, No. 433 X, said the pri Boner bad practiced similar impositions in all parts t. o tht, metrop Mr. Yardley—you must hava a witness from No. 12, Cut. age-grove, and complete three or four of the wont cases on Monday next, until whioh day I remand the prisoner. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S-MorDAY. A full attendance, but little business done. The prin.. c,pal movements were respecting The Dupe and Turret (or the Great Northern, and the upward tendency of Clydesdale for the Two Thousand. 60 to 40 was laid on Toxopholite against Clydesdale, both to run, and offdrs were made to take 100 to 30 about the former out right. " with a etart." Cock•a••ioodle•doo was knocked out of the Derby betting at 3000 to 60 (offered). jso to 100 would have been taken about Mr. Howard's lot. The operations on the City and Suburban, and Great Metropolitan, were unimportant, and the prices given below need no c•.,rninent. CLOSING PRICES. GREAT NORTHERN. 7 to 2 agst Toe Dupe (take 4 to 1) fi to 1 apt Turret 12 to 1 aget Tunstall Maid 20 to 1 aget OA Trick 20 to 1 agst M. Dotler CITY ♦ND SUBURBAN. 15 to 1 aget Biue Jacket 15 to 1 apt Plying Englishman 20 to 1 agst Wouvermans 20 to 1 aget Little Treasure b 0 to 1 aget Raven 20 to 1 aget Little Sate 25 to 1 aget Nereus Beadsman was struck out this day at 3 15 p.m. METROPOLITAN. 10 to 1 agst B orderer (taken) 10 to 1 agst Wrestler 10 to 1 agst Telegram 100 to 6 agst Wouverwans CHESTER CUP. 15 to 1 agst 20 t i 1 agst R;seber 25 to 1 agst Melissa 1000 to 30 net. Beeswax colt • 40 to 1 agst King of the Ides 40 to 1 agst King of the Gipsies 40 to 1 agst Saunterer TWO THOUSAND. st) 2 agst Clydesdale (t 3to 1) 9 to 2 agst The Peer 11 , o 1 agst Happy Land 60 to 40 on Toxopholite itt,, , et Clydesdale, " both to run." DERBY. 12 to 1 agst Sedbury 12 to 1 Liget Toxoptrolite 20 ro 1 eget Kelpie 50 to 1 agst Cuck-a-doodle doo (offered) The Subscription Room will be opened on Saturday next. CC at of tb •t C. th tb tt lE bt ha ha Pe lii k 8~ I t Si R le as Al 01 CI