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EAST INDIA HOUSE, Anti. 1 1846. THE COURT OF DIRECTORS of the EAST INDIA COMPANY do hereby give Notice,' That a SPECIAL GENERAL COURT of the said COMPANY will be held at their House in Leadenhall•street, on FRIDAY, the 3d instant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of laying before the Proprietors Resolutions of Thanks adopted by the Court of Directors, in reference to the brilliant victory achieved at Aliwal on he 28th of January last. The said Resolutions are now open for perusal by the Proprietors at this House. _ _ _ JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary. A RTISTS' GENERAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. For the Relief of Decayed Artists, their Widows and Orphans. Instituted 1314. Incorporated by Royal Charter 1842. Under the Immediate Protection of her Most Excellent Majesty THE QUEEN. PATRON—HIS Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT, K.G. vicz-rwritoies. Ills Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, K.G. His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, K.G. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G. Most Noble the Marquis of Lansdowne, K.G. Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury Itght Hon the Earl of Dartmouth 7/tight lion. Earl de Grey Right Hon. Lord Lyndhurst Sir John Swinburne, Bart. Sir Thomas Baring, Bart. - Sir George Philips, Bart. Wm. J. Denison, Esq., M.P. Joseph Neeld, Esq., M.P. Jesse Watts Russell. PRBSIDENT—Sir MARTIN ARCHER SHEE, P.R.A. TICE-PRRSIDENTS. Sir Robert Smirke, R.A. Thomas Uwins , Esq., E.A. Sir Richard Westmacott, R.A. B. Bond Cabbell, Esq. C. R. Cockersll, Esq , R.A. William Brockendon, George Jones, Esq., R.A. J. H. Mann, Esq. J. P. Deering, Esq., R.A. Sir William C. Ross, R.A. _ The Nobility, Friends, and Subscribers are reapectcul,Alyr,in,illrimbde that the THIRTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY FES TIVAL celebrated in FREEMASONS' HALL, on SATURDAY, the 4th of April next, WILLIAM RICEFORD COLLETT , Est., 3.1. 1 % , in the Chair. ITIMARDO. B. J. Jones, Esq. T. M. Joy, Esq, Thomas Longman, Esq. G. B. Lonsdale, Esq, R. C. Lucas, Esq. P. Newenham, Esq. H. Wyndham Phillips, Esq. Sydney Smirke, Esq. W. B. &infield Taylor, Esq. Henry Wilkin, Esq. r. Tickets 11. Is each, to be had 1, Esq., Honorary Secretary, 60, Secretary, 14, Osnaburgh-street, Sir W. C. Ross, R.A. Thomas Webster, Esq., MA- H. Tindal Atkinson, Est, Thomas Roy., Esq. Thos. Sydney Cooper, Esq., A.E.A. H. J. Crowley, Esq., R.H.A. Francis Hanby, Esq., A.R.A. Henry Ferrer, Esq. James Holland, Esq. Thomas H. Midge, Esq. Dinner on Table at Six precise]. of the Stewards ; of William MN Pall-mall ; and of the Assistant Regent's-park. WILLIAM jOH3 ROPER, Assistant-Secretary. IN THE AFFAIRS OF MR. GEORGE HANDSON ROLLET. NOTICE is hereby given, that GEORGE ,lIANDSON BOLLET, now or late of Gainsborough, in the • amity of Lincoln, cabinet-makeeand upholeterer, by an inden ture bearing date on the 21st day of March last, and made between himself and ELIZA FRANCES, his wife, of the first part; HENRY MALL WHARFINGER and GEORGE RIDSON, stone-mason, both of Gainsborough aforesaid, of the second part ; and the several Other persons (creditors of the said George Hsndeon Rollet), who by themselves or their respective attornies should execute the said in denture of the third part, did convey and assign all hs real and per sonal estate unto the said Henry Hall and George Kidson, upon the trusts therein declared, being for the benefit of his creditors ; and that the said Indenture was executed by the said George Handson Rollet and Eliza Frances, his wife, on the said 21st day of March last, In the presence of and attested by William tpurstow attorney-at-law, Liverpool ; and Jahn Hughes, his clerk ; and by the said clenry Hall and George Eidson, on the 30th day of the same month of March, in the presence of and attested by Samuel Bellamy, of Gainsborough aforesaid, attorney-at-law, and Charles Rharrott, jun., his clerk. And that the said indenture now lies at my office in Gainsborough for perusal and signature of the creditors accordingly. By order, S. BELLAMY, Solicitor to the said Trustees. Gainsborough, April 1, 1846. QOUTII DEVON _RAILWAY. LANS DEBENg. The Directors of t he South Devon Railway Company are ready to receive LOANS, for a term of Three Years, on the security of MORTGAGB DEBENTURES, bearing interest at the rate of Five per Cent. per annum, payable half-yearly. Application to be made to the undersigned, at the South Devon Railway-office, Bedford Circus, Exeter. 17th Febru WILLIAM CARR, Secretary. ary, 1846. rryi , NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNHILL, LONDON. Capital A 500,000. Empowered by Act of Parllamext. This institution offers important and substantial advan tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all °melons, the power to borr)w, without ex panse or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid, (see table) ; also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of 111 , , interests to meet other convenknces er necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. DIVISION OF PROFIT:. The success and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a third Bonus, varying from s 0 to 75 per cent. on the premiums paid on each Policy effected on the Profit scale. EXAMPLES. ti p zs•ro. b. m . 141 nom Benn 9in 'lig iv ,tl4 7 ; , Premium. R added. c Cask,. ig" g Z ..,a , 'l3 o ft . • ar. • 1 A 1 A s. d. 1837 £l9l 13 8 £B7 13 5 Xl3 17 1 £39511 1 1838, 165 13 0 74 13 10 11 8 6 346 2 3 60 1000 1 74 3 4 r Isn 133 13 6 61 14 3 9 210 296 13 4 I llB4O 89 0 0 41 13 4 6 0 0 247 4 5 The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in De cember of the present year. F. FERGUSON CAIKROUX, See. THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' and GENERAL FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, ADELAIDE-PLACE, LONDON-BRIDGE; 444, WEST STRAND ; 23, THISTLE-STREET, EDINBURGH; GREAT BRIDGEWATER-STREET, MANCHESTER; WASON-BUILDINGS and MATHEW-STREET, LIVERPOOL. Empowered by Act of Parliament. The Company transact business in every department of Life and lrire Assurance, in Annuities, Reversions, and Loans. LIFE DEPARTMENT. ACTIJAEY—J. T. Clement, Esq. At the last quinquennial meeting there was added a bonus to the Life Policies equal to 25 per cent. on the sums paid, and a bonus of 45 per cent. to the Shares, in addition to the payment of the annual interest. For the convenience of parties wishing to assure for a specific sum, Without a prospective bonus, a new table at lower rates has been calculated, on which, as well as on the participating scale, one-half the premium may remain on interest at 5 per cent. for five years, thus enabling a person to insure his life for 1,0001. on the immediate payment of the premium for 5001. only. The following are the annual Premiums for the Assurance of 1001. for the whole Life, one-half of which may remain for five years by merely paying the interest annually at five per cent. ; and should the Policy become a claim in the interim, the amount due will then be deducted. Age 20, without profits .• X 1 13 0 With profits •••••• • • .t 1 18 0 30 •• 40 • 80 • • • • • • • • .... For short periods the Premiums are considerably lower, and for any ages or contingencies not usually advertised information may be obtained on application to the Actuary or Secretary. FIRE DAPARTMENT. The Company insure houses, furniture, stock in trade, farming stock, and every description of personal property, against loss or damage by fire. The Directors beg to remind their friends whose Premiums become due at Lady-day, that no extra charge is made at this Office for the transfer of Policies, and that they will be rated on terms peculiarly favourable to parties insuring. Insurances may be effected for any period of time ; if for seven years, the Premium and Duty will only be charged for six. March, 1846, JOHN BIGG, Secretary. GULDEN FLAX, LINEN, and CAMBRIC, (stamped by the Man u f acturers) can be OBTAINED at the R EGIETERED SHIRT WAREHOUSE, 42, REGENT-CIRCUS, PICCADILLY, LONDON. The Proprietor begs to announce that he has entered into arrange ments with the manufacturers of this beautiful fabric, so that, not e a t ithstan dine its in creas i ng demand, he has no hesitation in stating demandsf i o n hie in possession o f a sufficient quantity to ans wer a ll the s patrons The Proprietor fiutether bogs to state that the Registered Shirt, for which he has obt excep :i n . g ‘l W e i c: much celebrity, will be wholly composed of this linen, Where the preference is given to the fronts, collars, and wzistban de : wa r n II only of linen, in which case such will also be made of the And in submitting the Registered Shirt to the public, he feels destio,n: te explain that no absurd novelty is therein introduced, but that itimpas succeeded in connecting tke , FLaerment with a plain smooth easy looseness so necessary t o setting front, which it retains durin Rh le of the time in wear, and does not rise in wrinkled folds the body, and the cemmon appearanee,-i t t„,lightest , novernent of allowed, of this httherto much-neglected article if dr ss. ""t N te no system if starvation pursued, but r emunorM n e din g wage.), price are paid for work, and thus are e,:incentrated in the R ev . tered Shirt a superior fit, good work, And cxcellenc of matertid—th great advantage of itself, in those portions of the garment p which are seen, presentin a be•Atinil snow-white Cambric.earance, being th e peeu. liar roperty of the Golden Flax Lluen and EARLY HAY HARVEST.—RICK CLOTas , with Poles, Putties, and Lines, complete. "NO fanner should be without a good rick cloth, for it is certainly one of the most useful thbags he can have on his pre trilses."—Gardener's Gazette. Rick Cloths, both New and Second-hand, at a reasonable lost, at BENJAMIN EDGINGTON'S, 2, Duke-street, Southwark. Early application will ensure prompt attention. A Warehouse at 308, Piccadilly. Marquwis, Tents, Flags, Netting and Bunting for Fruit Trees. Railway Truck Covers, Sze. SPENCER'S CHINESE LIQUID HAIR DYE changes in a few minutes, without trouble, red or grey hair, whiskers, eyebrows, moustaches, &c., to a dark brown or black, by limply taxing a comb wetted with the liquid. One application will Produce a pleasing and permanent change. Price 3s. 6d., Gs., and lee• per bottle. To be had of the Proprietors, 29, Nottingham-place, Fieldgate- Wireet, W hltechapel-road, London ; also of Mr. Johnstone, 68, Corn ; Butler, 4, Cheap side ; Prout, 229, Strand ; Sanger, 150, Oxford street; Barclay, Farringdon-street ; Atkinson, 24, Old Bond reet ; Hooper, 43, King William-street, London bridge; Finnigin, _y peters Batt ; Elmore, Bull-street, Birmingham; and of most _ r e_ kitten and Medicine Vendors in town and country. Sent to ""`4 e llrt of the kingdom by receiving a remittance, pest-paid. o we to ask for " Spencer and Co.'s Chinese Liquid Hair Dye." e, the Proprietor's address is on the wrapper. • - RURGE S S ' S NEW SAUCE, for general pur rNses, having gained such great approbation, and the demand g:-Teontintling to increase, JOHN BURGESS and SON beg most resPeet kilY to offer thus their best acknowledgments to the Public Ibr their liberal patronage of the same ; its aid great conveni ,e! In all climates have recommended P., te e th most distinguished .V.ollirn connections, who have all spoken highly in its reconsmcnda tolt is prepared by them only ; and for preventing by each f amilies, all possible care has been resorted to, by each ie . ea-aling sealed on the cork with their firm and address, as well eenuiriechel having their signature, without which it cannot be JORI T t icssz,__ITRGESS and SON'S long-established and mnch-esteeened the same of ANCHOVIES continues to be prepared by them after 7 " . 6 out li ner that be., given tlia greatest satisfaction for many Warehouse, 107, Strand, corner of Saysy Steps, London. 1.1116 lIEST ApEr----------TEl7.i A..----IITA7TITIiiLIO - sMEDICINE FOR GE FaAmPTO N ' S NERAL [?SE IS tion, P ILL OF HEALTH which w7t ir h aa en t t all y relieves the stomach and bowels by gentle relaxa head lsh., ateknating, or prostration of strength. They remove grateful to the stomach, ziness. pains in the chest, &c., are highly Promote digestion, create appetite, relieve languor aid depression f spirits ; while to those of a full habit and free livers, who are continuallary.suttiny ogpsrom drowsiness, heaviness, and singing in the head and e lailto be appreciated. tr advantages that will not Mort Medicine has for many year' received itlhe approval of the Most respectable classes of society, and in c y forwonrdrynedattion of its e oacy, the following letter has been y ' equlalte, ato referoanMyrr.esPprocoutt: with permiselon to publish it, and, if r able peril( n to its author : " To sir4Proat, 229, Strand, London. " lleav , " niit—l feel pleasure in being able titree, Exeter April 24, 1844. o bear my strong and n . Halted testimony to the excellence of your " Framptos Pin of Realth." whioh I consider a most safe, efficacious, and very Superior general melicine. The widow of an officer, an elderly lad y, and near relativa of mine, has used them—very rarely having recourse to other me Urines for a long period of years ; she has recomlnended them extensively, and in one instance' n which she induced a perso n to adoptthem, and supplied the first box herself, they have prove anl oxtritordlnary e f ficacy. I think that perhaps there is scarcelyy other of the many patent medicines before th public of equal value as a " friend in need"--eertainly none possessed of superior claims I shall be handy on all aCCAeloas to give them my individua recom luendation, and aul, Sir, " Your obodient sesrvasnt,. 6 ~ Sold by T. Front, 229, Strand, London, price Is. I%d. and 2s. 9d. Per box ;else by the Vendors of Medicines generally throughout the lu ngdoin. natta.kandfor RA.M7riii PILL OF 11uLTIt, and observe t,Ale 111C02411 Prout, 21g, Strand, Lonclen," on the FREEHOLD RESIDENCE and VALUABLE LITTLE FARM in WINDSOR PARK. IVIESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will OFFER for SALE, early in the Spring (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract), The compact FREEHOLD ESTATE of BARTON LODGE, within a few miles of Windsor, adjoining the Great Park ; comprising a desirable gentleman's residence, on a moderate scale, with pleasure grounds, good gardens, and a valuable farm of nearly eighty acres, amidst the grand scenery of Windsor Park, a favourite neighbour hood, and in the centre of the royal hunts. A plan may be seen, and the estate may be viewed, by application at their offices in Waterloo -place, Pall-mall, and at Windsor. LONG LEASEHOLD ESTATE, CUMBERLAND MARKET, near the Regent's Park. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will offer for absolute SALE by AUCTION, at the Auction Mart, in April next , by direction of the administratrix of the late Mr. John Sheppard, A valuable ESTATE, held under the Crown for an unexpired term of 79 years, and now producing, from respectable tenants, a net rental (after deducting the ground rent of 241.) of 235/. The estate comprises six houses, forming the prominent corner on the east side of Cumberland Market, one a coffee and chop-house, and another an old-established dairy. The estate may be viewed ;by application to the tenants (Messrs. Allen, Peaple, and others) and particulars may be had when the day of sale is fixed, upon the premises ; at the Auction Mart ; of Messrs. Smart and Buller, solicitors, 56, Lincoln's Inn-fields ; and at Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son's offices, in Waterloo-place, Pen man. PEGWELL BAY, RAMSGATE. BEAUTIFUL FREEHOLD MARINE VILLA, with very valuable land, &c., attached, formerly the favourite retreat - of the late Sir William Garrow, but which has been greatly improved by the present possessor. 111ESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON beg to announce that, unless previously disposed of by Private 17 : ':/...-'../7 ;:?.. --''vi 12- -1---1---16 (. " ----------" ,: 4-- ; : " ."- ke --- - 4) ' -e4_,./1--4 5 1-" --- „,,, ,, :,..., , - - --4, : ,„-..., ; ,,, a1 • N A •-., ..,• ~ _ ) ,,, p. ~ .::: "., - 4 ' 2 t•". .- • 1 "I, - 1 44pst, e•- • • ',• .-- 0 41. () I , t.k . t.,, , , , ,,.44:A,,,... ~ , . ~ .: ~, - ) - rf'-‘ _. , , : ~_ t zi .„.., ....). „., •, •, -....., 4, = 0 ,4 M ,d3.47 . _ When did that occur?-0n the 6th of . \ I ' , . '• - l e. . %.3 '.' e k I killed in the evening; I did not see him _ i) c'' ,' . Z I , ' 'if 4 , 7, ' - ~.. ^; • „,x ' Ar" ' .--- "t - • --','-, • %4 1. .----___ _ :;•,-„,,, . .. 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COUNSEL—So you went to fight for Hogan, though you went to murder him three weeks before ?—(Laughter.)—l did. Pat Murphy took me there to have a fight with a party at Hogan's. Did y♦ou fee the man they killed?—l did. Had you any band in killing him ?—No. How many of them were there ?—About 30 of them. Had they arms?—None of them had arms. They had sticks. Had they powder or shot, or ball ?—They had not. Did you see Hogan looking sharp at you when you went to his house again ?—I did not. Did you blush when you saw the face of the man you went to murder P—No, I did not blush. Upon your oath did Kennedy give you bullets and pow der?—Upon my oath he did not. Was it after the shot was fired that the woman was struck with a stone by Fogarty ?—lt was. And a boy of the Darmodys did not do anything at all, I suppose ?—(Laughter.)—l did not do anything. I would not do anything unless there was an attack on me. Did Ryan die of his wounds?—lle did. When you went to Hogan's house you were shown the bedroom he slept in ?—I was. Upon your oath, if you got into his room would you not murder him ?—(llere the approver turned a ferocious look upon Mr. Rolleston, and, without any hesitation, replied in a loud and resolute voice, " I would. ') CouNsEL—How far is Traverston from Hogan's P—lt is a mile. Well, my fine boy, when did you turn informer ?—I don't know what you mean. Upon your oath don't you know what I mean ?—When did . . you split, or burst, as they say in the Terry slang—when did you stag ?—(Laughter.)— I first gave my information in the Thurles Bridewell. What were you there for?—l was charged with robbery. With what robbery ; what did you rob ?—I robbed two houses near Toomavara.—(Murmurs). days How long w ere 'y ou i n gao l f or t h e ro bb ery ? — O n l y a few How did You- get out so soon sent word to Mr. Jones that I could give him some information. Of what ?—of the attack on Hogan's house. Upon your oath, did you tell Mr. Jones the truth in that information P—l told him the entire truth. What induced you to give information ?—I heard that one of the party was going to turn approver, and I turned before him. So you told all you knew to save yourself did. Murders and all ?—Murders and all.—(Murmurs.) You may go down. There was other corroborating evidence, and the prisoners were found Guilty. MURDER OF PATRICK CLARKE, EsQ. DUBLIN, MARCH 30.—The Criminal Court at Nenagh was occupied on Saturday with the trial of the two men charged with conspiring to murder the late Mr. Clarke. The evidence for the Crown closed on that evening; and it is supposed that this protracted trial will be brought to a termination to-morrow. . DARING ATTEMPT TO MURDER. . On Saturday, Thomas Gavan was convicted of an attempt to murder Mr. John Browne, the confidential steward of Lord Bloomfield, on the 18th July last. Mr. Browne was driving on the high road in a gig, with his daughter, when Gavan presented a musket at them. It missed tire. On his examination, he admitted that he undertook to shoot Mr. Browne for a pound. The Chief Baron passed the following sentences : Thomas Gavan—attempt to murder Mr. Browne; trans portation for life. - Thomas Darcy—sending a threatening notice; three years' imprisonment and hard labour. John Duncan—same offence; a like sentence. Edward Ryan and John Conway—transportation for life. William Brien—attempt to murder ; transportation for life. William Fogarty, convicted of shooting at and wounding Mr. Macdonald, was sentenced to death. The prisoner, who had been arrested for the murder of Mr. Waller, care lessly jumped dawn from his seat, and was removed by the gaoler. R. R SHA. The Dublin Ev M ening Post RECORD in , re E the to the recent debate in the House of Commons, and the " awful castigation which Sir James Graham administered to Mr. F. Shaw," makes the following remarkable statement:— " What a pity that no Member was found to remark that whilst Mr. Shaw was impugning the policy of letting the people have cheap food, and the Home Secretary was im puting corrupt views and interested speculations to the civic judge, there were eighty-five prisoners under sessions' com mittals in that most wretched gaol of Newgate, waiting until some relaxation in the vigour of Parliamentary warfare would allow the Recorder time to try them. Some of these wretched creatures have been in custody since the 7th of March, and the session stands adjourned to the 6th of April. However, it will, it must, be completely satisfactory to the acquitted prisoner, who has been lying only a month in Newgate, waiting for trial, and to the lightly-taxed citizens of Dublin, who have been paying for his support, to reflect that he would have been tried sooner only the Recorder had a Parlia mentary quarrel with the Ministry, and had some matters to discuss of higher importance to himself than the pleas of eighty-five larceny prisoners." IRISH CRIMES—THE EFFECT OF REWARD. Two men, Patrick Hayes and Patrick Rice, were put on trial at Nenagh, on Tuesday last ; their trial has not yet concluded. The evidence for the prosecution terminated on Saturday night, having occupied five days. The case for the defence was opened yesterday, and the counsel who led for the prisoners occupied the day. The following evidence was given in the course of the investigation by the brother of one of the witnesses for the prosecution. This man had himself sworn an information in the case ; but the Crown was unwilling to produce him until taunted with the circum stance by the prisoner's counsel. Mr. DWYER called on the Crown to produce John Burns, and Mr. Martley did so, in order that prisoner's counsel might have the benefit of his cross-examination. He was merely asked a few questions by Mr. Martley, and stated he had not hired Hayes to work for him that season. Cross-examined—l was arrested and kept a couple of hours in custody before I gave my information. I have known Pat Hayes for five or six years. After the murder my brother, George Burns, sent down for me one evening; he was sitting in the house at the fire with his sons, John and Dan Burns. William Shannon was also there, and old Mannion. George Burns spoke to me, and asked if Pat Hayes was not in my field that day. He then asked me if I would join and give informations against Pat Hayes for the conspiracy and murder of Mr. Clarke ; that we would get as much money as would make rich men of us. I said I would not join for blood-money in a thing I knew nothing about. I walked out then and heard nothing more about it. Mannion, the fiddler, said he was working with Mr. Clarke, on the day the murder was committed ; himself and Susan Hill met, and that he was in dread to ask her to join in an information in this case, because she was a Protestant. John Mannion said he had asked Sam to join, and that he refused. I heard nothing about persons of the name of Spin, but they talked of Billy llill as a person likely to have suspicion light on him. They did not finally determine on that night against whom they would swear. Mr. MARTLEY—IIOW soon after the murder did this con versation take place ? John Burns—l do not exactly know. Did you know that Hayes at that time was charged with the crime ?—I heard he was taken at the time. Before whom did you swear informations ?—Before Mr. Tabuteau. Was it before Hayes was arrested or after that this conver sation tool: place ?—Before Hayes was arrested. Can you say how soon after the murder did this conversa tion take place ?—About ten days or a week. Did von tell this alleged conversation to Mr. Tabuteau?—. Sure, there is an account of what I stated. Did you tell Mr. Tabuteau what you have sworn to here? —I did not tell him that part of it; it was not put to me. Did you suggest a single word about the conversation be tween you, George Burns, and Mannion ?—No answer. Question repeated—l did not. How soon did you mention it ?—I mention it now. Was that the first time you mentioned it ?—I mentioned it at present. And not before 2—No answer. Did you tell it before?—To John Hayes , the prisoner's brother. it ?—I stated it here. I n o d w w l o h n e g n a n t o x ? t — d 3. is .o n u o m t a en m ti o o n n th since. George Burns, John Mannion, and young Mannion were one after another confronted with this witness, and in the most positive manner swore that all that had been stated by John Burns as to the alleged conversation was false. John Burns said that it did take place. John Moran was the next witness, and he proved having met the prisoner Hayes in Nenagh on the morning of the murder, and he went part of the way back with him; they parted near Meara's forge. Joseph Tabuteau, the resident magistrate, was produced, and after considerable discussion the examination of the pri soner Pat Hayes, was given in evidence, the usual formali ties having been observed when it was taken. This exami nation was at variance with the evidence of several of the witnesses, for he denied having been in Nenagh the day of the murder. He said he was digging potatoes all day with John Burn, for his hire, and after hearing of the murder he went home and never stirred out again the whole night. AWFUL DISTRESS OF THE PEASANTRY.—CON SUMING THE SEED POTATOES. We ( Clare Journal) regret to learn, on good authority, that in some places the people are eating the seed potatoes, their present necessities obliging them to deprive themselves of the hope of a supply even for next year. As a further proof of the distress of the peasantry, we may mention that in the neighbourhood of Clare, those employed have asked to be paid their wages on Wednesday and Saturday, their total want of provision not allowing them to wait for weekly payments, as heretofore. ATTTMPT TO MURDER. The following is from a correspondent of the Evening Free man, at Mountmellick :—On the evening of Sunday, about seven o'clock, the house of Widow Cantwell, of Skerry, two them miles presented en i‘ t r ed u grasped the weapon, and a n t d m o u e l b l while he was endeavourin 10 e c k b a w rr as el tents, two balls, in the body JosephofCantwellhis sbroth now lies danger ouslywrench it from the ru ffi an it exploded a e n r d j l o od se g p e b d , w it h s o co w n a ; coming to his assistance. the wounded man every tracted by Dr. Crolly, who afford medical aid. Thomas Cant wellassistance within the scope . of the fingers. After firing the was wounded slightly in ill, and is not expected to rex ver. The balls were shot the the three their acting as bailiffs on a portion of them selves obnoxious by lands of Clo hna een, now heldl the notoriously-know n a men retired. These men had rendered • • He was ejected, with others, from these lands on suspicion. Mr. Beale. A man named William Walsh, has been taken twelve months ago. The lock and shattered breech of a nistol was found on Monday morning in Cantwell's house ; it is supposed that the pistol burst at the time of its discharge. AGRICULTURAL FACTS.—It would appear from what is passing around us in the district of Bassetlaw, that the agriculturists here are not so much alarmed at the great and comprehensive scheme of Sir Robert Peel. At a sale of the land belonging to the late Mr. R. Draper, of Lancham, moat of the grass land sold for 1001. per acre and upwards. and the arable land, which was not first rate, realised from 601. to 65/. per acre. At another sale, recently held at Edwin stowe, of some poor forest land, valued at 20/. per acre, the biddings rose up to 43/. per acre, at which sum the whole was sold At the sale of farming stock, the property of Richard Milward, Esq., at Babworth, nineteen cart horses realised an average of 30/. 12s. each.—Doneaster Gazette. 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P. Peploe, the High Sheriff; and Mr. Baron Platt proceeded to open the commission for this county. The following is an analysis of the calendar here, from which it will be perceived that the crimes which form the subjects of investigation at the present assizes are not of a very heinous description :-Shooting with intent to inflict g - rievous bodily harm, 1 ; rape upon a. child under 10 years of age, 1 ; sheep-stealing, 1; assault and robbery, 1; bur glary, 1; night-poaching, 7 ; stealing a post-letter, 1; con cealing the birth of her child, 11 larceny, 4; receiving stolen property, 2 —total, 20. Besides the above, there are 49 prisoners i n th e gaol, including 46 undergo i ng var i ous terms of impri sonment, and 3 debtors,—ma ki ng a total of 69; of which num b er one can read and write we ll, 37 Lut perfictly, and 24 can neither read nor write. Harriet Bowkett, aged 22, was charged with having left her male illegitimate child exposed to the inclemency of the weather, by the side of a certain road, without clothing, with intend to commit murder. Mr. Greaves appeared for the prosecution; Mr. Barrett for the prisoner. The first witness called was John Stallard, who stated— On the evening of the 29th of November last, while passing through a field near Bosbury, along the footpath, I heard a child cry about 200 yards from me, and went up to the place whence the cry proceeded, and found under the hedge a naked new-born child lying upon its side en the bare ground. My wife was with me, and we took it to the Rev. Edward Higgins, who resides about 500 yards from the spot. The field was a ploughed fi e ld . The child was about four yards from the path, and about 50 from the turnpike-road. The wind at the time was blowing on the child. Jane Stallard, wife of the last witness, corroborated his evidence in most respects, adding that, on taking the child up, it was very cold and did not move at all. The Rev. E. Higgins directed it to be put into a warm bath, and in about a quarter of an h our it p ar ti a ll y recovered, and it was after wards gen/ to.the Ledbury Union; i7hen the matrowpf that establishmeht gave it to a young woman to take care of. It was fed with arrowroot and bread and milk, but eventually died on the 30th of December. Mary Jones, nurse at the Ledbury workhouse, stated the prisoner was confined on the 12th of November last, and that she was desirous of quitting the workhouse nine days after her delivery, which she was not allowed to do ; but was permitted to quit on the 29th, having on that day converted part of her own garments into covering for her child, be cause the matron had said that she could not take it out un less it were dressed, and at the same time refused to supply clothes. At the period of their departure the infant had on its mother's flannel petticoat, shawl, and nightgown. The union made no offer of supplying any clothes, but proposed to send their porter to the prisoner's mother for some, it being the custom of the union only to furnish clothing to the children born in the union while they are inmates of the building. During the whole period that the poor woman was in the workhouse she evinced all due care and tender ness towards her offspring. She was not sent away by the officers, but left of her own free will. With the doctor's permission, a woman who has been delivered of a child can go at any time from the workhouse. William Law, master of the workhouse—On the day in question I asked the prisoner if she were going to leave the house. She said, " Yes." I said, " What are you going to do with your child?" She replied, " I shall lay it at some person's door ;" whereupon I advised her to take heed as to what she was about. William Shearon, superintendent of police—l appre headed the prisoner at her mother's house. While going along the road, near the spot wherc the child was found, she said, " I left the child there ; I had no clothing to cover it. I was very wet and tired. I sat down on some lumps of dirt several times while going home. I sat up by the fire all night when I got home. I was in a good deal of trouble." I believe that both the prisoner and her mother are very poor. Amelia Howells—l live in the village of Bosbury. The prisoner came to me on the afternoon of the 9th of November. She and her child were very wet. I assisted to dry the child's clothes. She left my house at a quarter to four o'clock. The house is about three-quarters of a mile from the place where the child was found. She was very low. The Rev. Edward Higgins deposed as follows :—The pri soner was brought before me and another magistrate. We thought the workhouse the best place to which to send the child, as they were there accustomed to bring up children by hand, and we deemed it possible that, as the mother was charged with attempting to murder her infant, she might do so if an opportunity were left her. In answer to a question by the Learned Judge, this witness stated that his reason 'for separating the mother from the child was his opinion that she was an unfit person to take care of the infant. Mr. Baron PLAIT, in summing up, observed in very strong terms upon what his Lordship termed the " iron r u les' , of the Ledbury workhouse, whose officers were prohibited from fur nishing any clothing whatever to a helpless naked infant quit ing their roof. His Lordship further animadverted upon the mockery of the proposal of sending to the prisoner's mother for necessaries, when it must have been known that she was almost in a state of destitution. In conclusion, the Judge fully vindicated the conduct of the worthy magistrates from all reprehension, adding that, under the circumstances, he deemed their proceedings most proper and judicious; but that they would have been highly blameable had they per mitted the child longer to remain with the mother while la bouring. under-the imputation of a design upon its life. The jury found the prisoner Guilty of the exposure, but acquitted her of the intent to murder. The Court, after an impressive address, sentenced her to one month's imprisonment, without hard labour. INrsstg...rg.llMLMC2.nri.zwxwE9rll 17111.9 i. BRITISH INSTITUTION, PALL-MALL The GALLERY, for the EXHIBITIOIsT And SALtIto5 WORKS of BRITISH ARTISTS, is OPEN D AILY from Ton till Five, Admission, Is. Catalogue, Is. WILLIAM BARNARD, Keeper. SACRED HARMO NIC SOCIETY, EXETER HALL. t Aram lath, 1846, will be On WEDNESDAY EVEN MG l's p er formed HAND I'S MESSIAH. ex, Principal Vocal Performers, Idiss Birch, Miss M. B. 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Mr. John Liston, the celebrated comedian, expired at his house, in George's-terrace, Knightsbridge, on Sun day last, in his sixty-ninth year. He was liberally educated at the Soho School, and his first profession in life was that of a teacher at tho Grammar School of St. Martin's, in Castle-street, Leicester-square. In his habits off the stage, he was retiring, and associated but little with his dramatic brethren. He was ever ready to recommend and foster rising talent, and by his death the stage has lost an incomparable artist, and society a polished gentleman. Like the major part of our best comedians, Mr. Liston was the votary of Melpomene at his outset in dramatic life ; and as Mr. Bannister and Mr. Lewis have enacted Douglas, so Mr. Liston, possessed of a similar degree of appreciation of his own talents and requisites, determined to make his first appearance in the character of Pierre. His ardour for those pursuits under the patronage of Thespis continuing to increase, he in a short time totally abandoned the task of juvenile education, for the less certain, but more alluring, profession of an actor. After partaking of the usual cup of disappointment and calamity, to render which agreeable dose more palatable, he had the supreme satisfaction of viewing life in many of its most grotesque shapes, and making large extracts from the book of Nature, his fate at length conducted him to the Dublin Theatre, where he " kept the even tenour of his way" for some time, with the reputation of being a useful, though by no means a brilliant trage dian. Tragedy was still the sphere in which this planet moved, when he was engaged by Mr. Stephen Kemble ; but he had not remained long a per former in the company of that discriminating manager, when be discovered that he had totally mis taken his own powers ; he thought he could play comedy—he felt equal to the attempt ; and, after some little cogitation with himself, he resolved to try his strength in a comic cast of characters ; as might be ex pected, he succeeded to perfection ; and from that mo ment he began to devote himself exclusively to the per forming of low comedy. He personated old men and country boys with distinguished applause in Newcastle, and other towns which lay within the circuit of Mr. Stephen Kemble's company, and evinced powers of very whimsical and original humour, which were highly ex tolled in every play-going circle. To the general effect of his acting, external nature had contributed as much as study and observation of the particular characters represented ; he had a face which, while by some accident it was not displeasing, presented, nevertheless, a most eccentric example of the boldness with which nature can violate all her own es tablished rules of beauty and proportion. This face did a great deal for his fame ; and no damsel of romance ever made a greater progress in glory and in fortune by her lovely countenance than Mr. Liston by his grotesque physiognomy. The following diverting anecdote, we are inclined to think, our readers will not deem misplaced:—At the Little Theatre in the Haymarket, many years ago, Mr. Liston was acting Lord Grizzle, the hero of the burlesque tragedy of Tom Thumb, and among the other irresistible drolleries which he displayed in this admirably affected piece of acting, was a d ance w hi ch accompanied his song and d it ; and to Huncamunca. H e was encored in this song and dance, andwa the performed repetition, ther thata s e ctohnnd audiencetime; called a s l l o e d l enter tainingoud applause though prevented the for third p er f ormance. But Mr. Liston made his the anivpeinresae fromluproparrneeoefdiasgh,ouhtes did not cho ose to gratify the turning. The Y spectators by clamourre he act ua ll y hid himself becoming louder a n d l ou d er, But the discontent of the people avoid the third effort. quite unruly, at length brought him now became corning down to the lamps, he verimc forward, and audience that he had been " really totiYmuaciTfyatt i old the n repeat the dance." The people were some of thegmued't leased and some of them diverted ; but the piece went on very quietly, till, in the fight, some wag from the front of the boa,e called out to the actor who was fencing with Liston, "Don't do too much, you'll fatigue him!" This, of course, caused a universal laugh ; and the next day a bulletin was posted in the green-room, stating that Lord Grizzle's physicians were happy to de clare his Lordship greatly recovered from his fatigue.— Dramatic and Musical Review. YETDIINSTER.—WO understand that the licensed vic tuallers in this district, having suffered very considerably from the large quantities of liquors of all sorts sold by per sons not licensed, are making arrangements for their mutual protection. When it is considered that publicans occupy houses highly rented and rated in consequence of their being duly licensed, it is manifestly unjust that they should be under sold by persons who have no legal right to compete with them. A meeting will soon take place on this subject, and the plan of protection to be proposed is equally simple and efficient, viz., to offer a suitable reward for the conviction of any person who shall be detected in the illegal sale of liquors, and to di vide such expense among the members of the association, so that no outlay will be made until a conviction shall have taken place. Several of the gentry and clergy have ex pressed their readiness to co-operate in this scheme, as many instances of suffering and crime come under their notice from facilities thus afforded for intemperance.—Sherborne Journal. PIGEONS VERSUS STEAM.—OR Friday, two pigeons ware tossed at the starting of the railway train at Brighton for London, and one of the birds arrived at its home (the Borough) in thirty minutes less time than the train. _ A GREEDY BRUTE.—A prairie snake was lately shot, in whose stomach were found 18 swallows half digested. The rep tile was found over a nest of young birds, which it was devouring, while the old ono were flying and screaming violently around it. NORTH VALES ClRCUlT.—Chester, March 3 CROWN COURT.—(Before Mr. Justice NI IGHTMAN.) THE MURDER NEAR BIRKENHEAD.—This case, which has excited considerable interest throughout this part of the country, has to-day taken a turn which has produced no less surprise. It was a charge against three persons, named Robert Lynch, William Nowland and Patrick Tallant , for the wilful murd er o f T homas Peacop, a respectable young , man who formed one of the firm of Golding and Co., corn merchants, Liverpool, and who resided at New Ferry, about three miles from Birkenhead, on the Cheshire shore of the Mersey. The prisoners were committed, chiefly on the testi mony of an acc omp li ce named Michael Burns,in the month of September last, nine months after the murder was perpe trated, and who was also in gaol on the same charge. On an applicati on being made for the appearance of Burns, to give evidence before the grand jury, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for the Palatine intimated to the Court that he had read over the depositions, and after carefully considering them, he did not feel it his duty to ac cede to that course, as Burns would be put on his trial. The JUDGE—I understood you intended to take his evi dence as approver. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for the Palatine—lie has made a statement, but it is entirely uncorroborated. I thought, in the first instance, that he should be admitted as an approver ; but as there is no corroboration of his testimony, I do not think it would be safe to proceed on his evidence against the other men, as there would be no likelihood of a conviction. I propose, therefore, to put Burns on his trial, on Ilia own statement, for the highway robbery. The JUDGE—Very well. Of course you will use your own discretion. Just before the Court rose the grand jury made the last presentment of bills. They returned true bills for murder and robbery, with violence, against Michael Burns, the ap prover in the Rock Ferry murder case, and ignored the bill against the other three prisoners charged with the murder of Mr, Peacop. A true bill for murder was returned against Mary Evans, charged with poisoning her child at Bebington. The grand jury were then discharged. An order for the liberation of Lynch, Nowlan, and Tallant was then made by the Court, and they were released from prison. NORTHERN ClRCUlT.—Liverpool, March 31. CROWN COURT.—(Before Mr. Justice PArrasort.) CHARGE OF MURDER—TRIAL OF NATHANIEL CURRIE CON TINUED. This trial was again resumed this morning at nine o'clock, when more witnesses were examined for the prosecution. Mr. POLLOCK addressed the jury for the prisoner in a speech that lasted for three hours and a half, at the close of which His LORDSHIP summed up the whole evidence very mi nutely. The jury retired at about half-past six in the evening, and remained out something more than an hour. On their re turn into Court they returned a verdict of Not Guilty. MIDLAND CI RCUlT.—Warwick, March 31. CROWN COURT. Tin; BEnxtswitta. MunnEL—This morning James Read was put on his trial for the murder of Thomas Tranter, of Berkeswell, near Coventry. The case excited great interest, and the Court was crowded long before nine o'clock, the hour fixed for the trial. seateen yearsthe prisoner a was nd placed in the dock. H created some sympathy in his favour. his youthful appearance loured taglioni, light He was attire •din a light-co , y . waistcoat, neck a black cravat. The indictment having' - On id - - r - : Justice - - Coltman and had on his . prisoner pleaded Not Guilty in a firm e an is ta onl in v g ei h g i h s t • hurst and Mr. Hayes conducted the prosecution. Mr. White soner. Mr. Miller attended for the pn . Mr. WHITERURST stated the case, briefly preferring, as he b an ee d n ab re le ad vo oz, the observed, that the Court and jury should hear the main- facts against the prisoner from the witnesse s th emselves. Evidence was gone into at great length, but as we have so recently given the details copiously, we abstain from re peating them. It will be remembered th at the deceased was found dead in his house, his brains having been knocked out with a bill-hook, which lay near the body. A young man, supposed to have been the prisoner, was seen as if coming from the house ; and there were various circumstances con nected with his disappearance from the neighbourhood calcu lated to involve him in strong suspicion, &c. Mr. MILLER addressed the jury at great length for the pri soner, and commenced by denouncing, in strong terms the exclusion of the prieoner's attorney from the examinations which took place before the magistrates. Mr. M. that summedpro up the evidence, observing that ceeded to the evidence, which was of a purely circumantial stances in some parts of the case requiring nature; and after an address of nearly two hours from the there ei n s w e la d e orGentleman, D esi ri 1 21upm grave consideration. One of the witnesses had stated that he the s found blood uon the axe and the bill-h ook, although urgeon had stated that there had been on l y one wound inflicted upon the deceased. Relative to the evidence given by Mr. Lazarus . , it would have been very important if he could have identified . tl e but as the person who pledged the handkerchief, hut he had doubts upon that point. The Learned Judge, in conclusion, adverted to the other important points of the evidence, and terminated his address at ten minutes past five o'clock; after which the Notr consulted for five minutes, and returned a verdict a Guilty. HOME ClRCUlT.—Kingston, March 31. (Before Lord Chief Justice DAN AN and a Spe c i a l J ury.) ANGELL v. ANGELL. This was an action of ejectment to remove possession of the Attorney-General, Mr. Ser geant Chen twenty-two acres of land at Stock well. Mr. Sergeant Shee, Mr. Petersd orff, and Mr. Boren were This cause has been so frequentl y reported that it will be unnecessary to go into the partic u l ars at any great length on n ib e r l l t , h a e n p d la lk i l n r t . iff Peacock for the defendant. the present occasion. The defendant became poseand of S it; w g APRIL 2, 1846. very considerable property under the will of John Angell, who died in 1794, and by whose will it would appear that all " Angels"' or "Angelis" who could be found were invited to come forward and claim the property, his object apparently being to discover the real descendant of one John Angell, described in the cause as John the Caterer, on account of his holding an office in the Accatery at Windsor Castle, in the time of King Charles the First, and he appeared anxiously to desire that the estates should descend to one of the male line. The title of the defendant, by marriage with a Brown, who, according to the ev id ence, " was an Angell, " was admitted, but the plaintiff set up on behalf of his claim, that he was lineally descended from Thomas Angell, the sixth son of John the Caterer, and that therefore he was the legal heir to the large property of the testator. It should be stated that by a recent statute, long possession of the estates had ousted the plaintiff, whatever his legal rights might be, from any claim, and the present action only involved a very small portion of the pro perty, said to be worth not more than about 8,0001., which was relieved from the operation of the statute of limitations, on account of the lease having expired only a few years back. The same question involved in the present action was dis posed of at the last Croydon Assizes, when the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, but upon subsequent motion the Court granted a new trial, which now came down to be dis posed of. The evidence was exactly of the sam e d escription as that which was adduced at the previous t r i a l. Th e plaintiff en deavouredes c e nd e as d abovef ron Thomas i stated, and who, it appeared, was lost si g ht of alt oge th er i n t h e year Angelthe teoixsthhow son ,t o h f a t oh h n e j the Caterer, d 1670. It was understood to be shown, that this Thomas Angell reappeared at a' little village in Worcestershire, called Cleve Prior, in 1682, and that he married a woman named Anne Lilly, at Evesham, in that year. The evi dence adduced, however, was far from being satisfactory, and it appeared very evident, in the course of the case, that many of the registers and other important documents that were adduced in support of the plaintiff's claim, had been altered and tampered with, so that very little reliance could be placed upon them. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, in a very forcible and able ad dress to thejury, .pointed out the yicsloaess.of the evidence in support of the plain ill's claim, and urged tifat there was no testimony whatever upon which they could rely, that could justify them in disturbing the defendant in the possession of that property to which he, at all events, was shown to have a legal right. The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE having summed up, The jury almost immediately returned a verdict for the de fendant. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. OLD COURT. (Before Kr. Justice MAuLE.) John Greening, 25, a Post-office letter-carrier, was indicted for stealing a letter, containing an elastic strap and other articles, the property of the Postmaster-General. Mr. Clarkson and Mr. Bodkin conducted the prosecution, and Mr. Ballantine the defence. This case was of the ordinary description. It was proved that a letter containing some trifling articles had been put in the Post-office, and that they never came to hand, and that the prisoner was after wards proved to be in possesssen of the contents of the letter. The jury proved the prisoner Guilty of a simple larceny only, and he was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment and hard labour. William Chaffey, 40, was indicted for uttering a forged acquittance on receipt for the payment of 11. Is., with intent to defraud. Mr. Robinson prosecuted, and Mr. Payne appeared for the prisoner. From the evidence adduced it appeared that the prisoner had been employed as collector for the Vaccine Institution, but was dismissed in December, 1844, and a person appointed in his stead. In February last the prisoner called upon a gentleman, named Reeve, for his subscription to the institution, and received a guinea, giving a re ceipt, in the name of Hine, who was the actual collector. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the prisoner was sen tenced to be transported for ten years. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. CLERKEN WELL. Yesterday, John Allan Pigott, aged 18, was charged with threatening the life of Mr. J. A. Pigott, his father, a gentle man of fortune, residing in Heathcote-street, Mecklenburgh square. Mr. Pigott, an infirm old gentleman, who had lost the use of his limbs, deposed that he was aroused from sleep on that morning, between 3 and 4 o'clock, by a violent altercation at his door. Upon inquiry he found that it was caused by his son, who had driven home two girls of the town in a cab, whom he wished to bring into the house. Witness gave directions to the footman to refuse him admission, and to send the girls away. The prisoner upon hearing this, be came extremely violent. Witness with difficulty got over to the window, but had no sooner put his head out than Master Pigott assailed him with the most vituperative language and threatened to do him severe personal injury; the young des perado then broke the windows, and finding admission for his frail friends could not be obtained, drove off. Some time after witness was informed by a policeman that the prisoner and a girl of the town were actually in the house ; and this turned out to be the fact. The footman had, contrary to his orders, admitted them, and they were in the prisoner's bed room on the same floor with witness. Mr. Pigott, who seemed greatly distressed, added that the prisoner had on previous occasions threatened his life, and, actuated by fear, he reluctantly sought the protection of the magistrate against the hand of his own son. Police•constable Blackburne, 120 L', saw the prisoner drive up to the door in a cab with a prostitute, and both admitted. By direction of Mr. H. Pigott he removed the prisoner, who gave the young lady that was with him into custody for stealing a sovereign. Frances Harries, the young woman in question, was then placed in the dock on a charge of stealing a sovereign.. Master Pigott was then transferred from the prisoner's to the witness-box, and with an air of perfect nonchalance said he took the prisoner home with him, and that she had stolen a sovereign. Mr. CoMBE—Then you admit all this profligacy ? Pro secutor (smiling—Oh yes. Mr. COMBE—Are you aware of the disgraceful position in which you stand? Prisoner—Quite. Mr. COMBE—Then you admit taking a prostitute into your father's house! He answered in the affirmative, and added, that he met Miss Harries at " Mother H.'s," near Drury-lane Theatre. The unfortunate prisoner said the prosecutor had met her in Mother H.'s saloon, and asked her to accompany him home. She had no idea she was trespassing, and had she known she was under the roof of his father, would have thrown herself out of the window. He gave her the sove reign. Mr. CO MBE at once discharged the poor girl, and declared he had never seen more hardened profligacy in one so young as the prosecutor. He also commented with severity on the conduct of the footman. Mr. Pigott, sen., declared that he considered his life to be in danger from the prisoner's threats. Mr. COMBE said he would not set the prisoner at liberty unless he found two sureties in 1001. each to keep the peace. At a later period of the day the prisoner was admitted to bail and discharged. TESTIMONIAL TO T. S. DUN COMBE, ESQ., M.P. We subjoin a description of this really exquisite produc tion of art, now on view at the Parthenium. The grouping of the figures, the extraneous ornaments, the limning of the features, everything in respect to this graceful memento of the affection and esteem with which Mr. Duncombe is regarded by his fellow countrymen, is worthy of the deli cacy and refinement of the feelings in which this testimo nial originated. We congratulate the Honourable Member for Finsbury on this assurance that his public character has afforded the fullest satisfaction, not merely to his constitu ency, but likewise the mass of the labouring classes : it must prove a source of the most earnest pleasure to Mr. Duncombe, to feel that his course has been fraught with blessings to the multitude, and that he is repaid with their love. His is no mere clap-trap popularity :it lives deep in the heart's core of thousands. The design of this "piece of plate" about to be presented to Mr. Duncombe is exquisitely beautiful : it is the work of Mr. Grant, by whom it was modelled, and executed in silver by Messrs. Garrard. It weighs 800 ounces, is mounted on ebony, measures in height three feet two inches, and cost the sum of 6201. On the top a figure, representing the spirit of British liberty, is seen rewarding the rights of her cham pion for defending the rights of her country from oppression and injustice and in two of the panels of the base are bassi releivi, representing on one side a mechanic in pros perity, and on the other a mechanic in adversity. On the third panel is beautifully printed the following inscription : " Presented to Thomas Slingsby Duncombe, Esquire, M.P., by many of the working classes of Great Britain and Ireland, as a mark of their affection and gratitude for his patriotic, manly, and consistent advocacy of the rights of the people." Ou the angles of the plinths are groups of boys, emblematical of trade, commerce, and the fine arts, directing attention is the following - patriotic votes and motions of the lion. Mem ber in the House of Commons : " 1828. Voted for the repeal of the Tests and Corporation Acts. "1829. Voted for Catholic Emancipation. " 1832. Voted for the Reform Bill. "1841. Moved for an amnesty to all Political Prisoners (which motion was lost only by the casting vote of the Speaker.) " 1842. Presented the Great National Petition, signed by 3,340,000 of the working classes, praying that the People's Charter might become the law of the land, and moved that the petitioners be allowed to set forth their grievances at the bar of the House of Commons. " 1842. During the progress of the Income and Property Tax Bill, established the right of the people to petition against a tax pending its discussion in Parliament, of whict right they had been deprived upwards of 150 years. " 1843. Moved for an inquiry into the judicial conduct of Lord Abinger, and certain Magistrates, in reference to politi cal and other prisoners. " 1844. Moved the abolition of the Ecclesiastical Courts. " 1844: Strangled the infamous Masters and Servants Bill. " 1845. Moved for an inquiry into the conduct of the Home Secretary, relative to the Post-office espionage. "Advocated the principles of Religious Liberty, Commer- cial Freedom, and Equality of Civil and Political Rights throughout the British ' [ADVERTISEMENT.] —DEAFNESS AND DEFECTIVE VISION itaiatuttin, 39, ALlBENtiitLx4iiirr, PICCADILLY.—NewIy invented acoustic tubes, for relief of extfertie deafnesei and when inserted in the ear cannot be perceived by the nearest oliSerier they are entirely different from all ethers, and are the smallest hear ing instrunicnts Constrtieted- 7 nieltsiiring orilr a quarter of an inch in their widest part; they may be idthifely admited in the ears unob served, and removed therefrom with as great ease and faciiiij. Per= sons are enabled to join in general conversation, and to hear most distinctly Ind place of worship, &c., and what should be greatly considered, it tiFititrel iipimiiert of the CaVity, of the ear is preserved —a thickening or cont rac ti on o f whicu iiiitiatty ithitailcit is par tially the cause of deafness—and by their use the unpleasant gen sation of singing noises in the ears is entirely obviated. Also im proved hearing trumpets of every description. Immediately the newly-invented spectacle lenses are placed before imperfect Vision, either by day or candlelight, that, mist and dullness which appear before the eyei is at once removed, ossify objedt becomes clear and distinct, so that the most aged defective sight becomes bright add brilliant, and is brought to its youthful, natural, and original state. Also the most powerful achromatic telescopes, opera glasses, and microscopes. Caution—Messrs. S. and B. Solomon, opticians, are not in any way connected with a person of the same name in their immediate neighbourhood, nor in any part of the country. To prevent mistakes, be cautious, and observe—only to be had at 39, Albermarle street, Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel. [ADVERTISEMENT.]—CURES OF FEARFUL ULCEROUS SORES IN MALTA, BY HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT.—MTS. Duncan, whose husband is employed in her Majesty's dockyard at Malta, suffered for more than two years from ulcerous sores in her feet. She formerly resided at Corfu, and was treated by the best practitioners there, from whom, however, she derived no benefit whatever, when, after using five or six boxes and pots of Holloway's Pills and Ointment, a perfect cure was effected. The truth of this statement is so notorious in Malta that the editor of the " Malta Mail" newspaper was induced to insert the particulars of the case in his paper of October 31st, 184b.—Sold by all druggists, and at rr°l9 "" 31 • 11° Tr i V 4 eit 4 baltantuta 2 44 , strand, L9nden. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS. (From the Votes and Proceedings of the Souse of Commons, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1. I The following Petitions for Railway Bills were reported, and the Bills ordered to be brought in by the undernamed Hon. Members : West Cornwall—Sir C. Lemon and Sir R. Vyryan. East of Fife—Mr. E. Ellice and Sir J. Hope. Buckinghamshire (Oxford and Bletchley Junction)—Mr. Tower, Mr. Langston, and Colonel Hall. South Staffordshire Junction Railway with Branches (No. I)—Viscount Newport and Mr. E. Buller. South Staffordshire Junction (Bilston and Priestfield Branch —No. 2)—Viscount Newport and'Mr. E. Buller. South Staffordshire Junction (Showhill and Portobello Branch—No. 3)—Viscount Newport and Mr. E. Buller. South Staffordshire Junction (Willenhall and Bloxwich Branch—No. 4)—Viscount Newport and Mr. E. Buller. RAILWAY BILLS CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE. The Tenth Report of this Committee was brought up, and read, as follows : YOur Committee having taken evidence on the objects of the Chard Canal, and the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, ' .Railway, and Harbour Bills, find that, as these Bills now stand, they do not come within any of the three Classes of Amalgamation Bills referred to in their Ninth Report; they therefore recommend that the Resolution of the House of the 26th March, ordering their suspension, be rescinded, and that they be placed in Group No. 19. Report to lie on the table, and to be printed. a n y ot G to ua b r e an d o o r f de t r h s e o ß ug ai h lw t STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE. t is e p e e C us o ed rpo w ra i Lion The following Resolutions were reported from the above Committee : pet l ili T ou h , a t t h i e n s t ta h n e d cas ing e 2. That in the case of the South Staffordshire Junction Railway with Branches (No. 1) petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with .—That the parties be permitted to proceed . with their Bill. 3. That, in the case of the South Staffordshire Junction Railway (No. 2---Biteton and Priestfield Branch) petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be permitted to voceed with their Bill. 4. That, in the case of the South Staffordshire Junction Railway (No. 3—Showhill and Portobello Branch) petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill. 5. That, in the case of the South Staffordshire Junction Railway (No. 4—Willenhall and Bloxwich Branch) petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill. 6. That, in the case of the Macclesfield and Lichfield Rail way (No. 2) petition, for leave to present a petition for a Bill, the sessional order ought not to be dispensed with. 7. That, in the case of the South Union or Manchester Potteries and London Railway petition, the standing orders ought not to be dispensed with. 8. That, in the case of the London and South-Western Railway (Salisbury Junction) petition, the standing orders ought not to be dispensed with. Second, third, fourth, and fifth Resolutions agreed to Report to lie on the table. NO _`TILES OF MOTIONS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 2. Sir Robert Peel,—That the thanks of this House be given o Major-General Sir Henry George Smith, Knight Com mander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, for his skilful and meritorious conduct, when in command of the British troops employed against a large portion of the Seikh army, of greatly superior numbers ; and for the signal valour and judgment displayed by him in the battle of the 28th of January, when the enemy's force was totally de feated, and new lustre added to the reputation of the British arms. That the thanks of this Hous e b e g i ven to the several °3ni r m e a n a d d ere o d f under distinguished native, servicesth es Sir by them at the battle of Aliwal. H officers,e r S E m u i r t h o p , e a f o u r t a l ed That this House doth highly approve of and commend the intrepidity and exemplary discipline displayed by the non-commissioned officers and private soldiers, European and native, on the 28th of January, in their attack on the enemy's position, by which the Seikhs were completely routed, and driven in confusion across the Sutlej, with the loss of all their artillery and military equipment ; and that the same be signified to them by the commanders of the several corps, who are desired to thank them for their gallant behaviour. That, in requesting the Governor-General of India to com municate these resolutions to the several officers referred to therein, this House desires to acknowledge the zeal and judgment evinced by the Right Hon. Lieut.-General Sir Henry Hardinge, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Governor-General of India ; and also by General Sir Hugh Gough, Bart., Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in India, in sup plying Major-General Sir Henry Smith with such reinforce ments and military means as enabled him, under Divine Pro vidence, to overcome all the obstacles thrown in his way by a brave and determined enemy. Sir Robert Peel,—That the thanks of this House be given to the Right. Hon. Lieut.-General Sir Henry Hardinge, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Hon. Military Order of the Bath, Governor-General of India, for the judgment, energy, and ability,with which the resources of the British Empire in India have been applied, in repelling the unjust and un provoked invasion of the British territory by the Seikh na tion • and for the valour an d i n d e f a ti ga bl e exert i ons which he displayed on the 10th of February, at the Battle of Sobraon, when by the blessing of Almighty God, which we desire most humbly to acknowledge, this hostile and treacherous inva sion was successfully defeated. That the thanks of this House be given to General Sir Hugh Gough, Baronet, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Commander-in- Chief of the Forces in India, for the signal ability and valour with which, upon the 10th of February, he directed and led the attack, when the enemy's entrenchments were stormed, their artillery captured, their army defeated and scattered, and the Punjaub laid open to the advance of our victorious troops. _ That the thanks of this House be given to Major-General Sir Henry George Smith, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Major-General Walter Raleigh Gilbert, and Major-General Sir Joseph Thackwell, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath ; and to the other officers, Euro pean and native, for the distinguished services rendered by them in the eminently successful operations at the battle of Sobraon. That this House doth highly approve of and commend the invincible intrepidity, perseverance, and steady discipline displayed by the non-commissioned officers and private sol diers, European and native, on the 10th of February, by which the glory of the British arms has been successfully maintained against a determined and greatly superior force; and that the same be signified to them by the commanders of the several corps, who are desired to thank them for their gallant behaviour. IRE LAND. CONFESSIONS OF A TIPPERARY INFORMER. The occasion is rare indeed upon which the informer was known to come into court with clean hands; but of all the miscreants of the tribe that ever figured in a temple ofjus tice, foremost stands Mr. James Darmody, in the capacity of an approver in a case tried before the Chief Baron at Nenagh assizes on Friday last. Two men, Edward Ryan and John Conway, were indicted for assaulting the habitation of Pat Hogan, of Bawn, and firing into it a loaded gun. The following is the cross-examination of the approver, Dannody, who, in his direct evidence had sworn he was in stigated to fire, in the attack on Hogan, by a person named Kennedy : Cross-examined by Mr. ROLLESTON—How old arc you ? I am 26 years old. Yeu are a married man—Yes, I have a wife. Coun - sEL—God help her ! Have you any children 2-1 have. How do you support yourself?—l have a quarter of land, for which r pay 7s. 6d. How far is Culluhun from your house ?—Two miles. How far is it from Bawn ?—Twelve miles ; it is the first time I was there. Did you ever do a job for Kennedy before ?—I never did. What brought you into Nenagh ?—I came in to serve a Crown summons for Ryan. How long were you in Nenagh before you met Kennedy? —Two days. Whose public-house did you meet at ?—I cannot tell that. Upon your oath, did you tell it to the magistrates, or point it out to the police 2—l did not. Did they ask you about it?—They did. Where ?—I was in Thurles when they asked me. How long were you in Nenagli?--Ten days. Did they ask you to show them the house?—They did not; th 9 y told me I could do it in Thurles i f I liked. How long have you known Fogarty ? —Three or four years. Upon your oath, would you not shoot a man if you were asked ?—I don't think I would. And why did you go to shoot a man for Fogarty ?—I did it because I knew him.(Sensation.) So if any man you knew asked you to murder another, you would do it ?—When I am on such business I would not kill a man unless I was attacked. —(Murmurs.) Then you were on such business before ?—I was. Were you ever at the taking of the Black Chapel ?—I was not. Were you ever in gaol for Shanahan's murder ?—I was. And so you planned the murder of poor Hogan in a pub lic-house in this town ?—I did not plan it. Well, did you agree to the job ?—I did, after drinking. Now, can't you tell us what public-house you were in ? I cannot, but it is in the street leading up to the Court house. How long were you there ?—A quarter of an hour. So, in a quarter of an hour you made up your mind to murder a man you did not know.—l did.—(Sensation.) Were you at the murder of Shanahan.—l was. Were you tried for the murder of James Ryan More ? I was not. [Hare he coolly detailed the particulars of Shanahan's murder, amid great sensation.] Mr. RoLLEsToN.—How did you murder him ?—We killed him with stones in his own yard, near Lord Hawarden's.— (Renewed sensation.) Did you do anything to the body of the manyou butchered ? —I did not, but I heard that one of the party did. What did they do to him ?—I can't tell what they did to him. How long were you butchering him ?—(The witness here hesitated to answer.) Answer this Court, Sir, said counsel; I have a catalogue of your villany here (pointing to his brief). How long were you doing the job, I ask you again? —We were not lung about it.—(Sensation.) Was there not a charge of rape against one of the party on that occasion ?—There was. AoW# answer me this question—Did you not stand in the door of Bolton's house while three of the murderers com mitted a rape on his daughter ?—I did. And the corpse of the murdered man lying before you in the yard? (Here an audible thrill ran through the court, and there was a pause of a moment.) Was not poor Bolton murdered because he sent home a gun he took from Lord Hawarden?—He was. Where did you sleep that night ?—At own On your oath did you ever see Shanahan un til the night you helped to murder hiai?—l did not see him until that night.—(Sensation.) house. Can you tell how long you were butchering him ?—I can't say. IVas it on Sunday you did it?—l can't tell whether it was or not ; it is ten years ago. C OUNsEL —Ten years ago, and you are now 26, so you began your trade as a murderer at 16 y ears old? -1 did. —(Sensation.) Were you at the killing of Ryan ?—I was. When did that murder take place?—About a year after. Were you At the liftYcsti ?—I FPM,