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LITERATURE. - I composed of biographies, or essays, or disquisitions, or TRE r., SOy.4AR VEIAN a ISA TION, &tittered before tie : criticisms, as of the aereeable outpourings of a heart al Cuticy oi Physicianv, London, June, 184'6, by : and head, stort d with refined sentiment, cultivat e d by hn . Eitictson, 411.1 i., (antub, E. it.S , 4-c.,- with a n the pure:t taste, animated with the most sp on t aneous Angli s h Ve rs i on cud Aeons . , enthusiasm, nerved with the most touder sympathies. Tee publication of the e Harveien Oration,. itith an In " The i louse of Titian," " Washington Alston," and 11.1 . • • "The Xenthien Marblss," various departments of the I,•k vereion and notes ter the benefit of the non PrOesiional world, thigh! ef itself marls an era iu the . . Fine Arts—pictorial, sculpturesque, and literary—are progress of the College of • Phvsician,, if there were no commented upon with jeitniiabev evidences that the 'thing else peculiar in the circumstances attending the writer can appreciate the Beautiful, reverence the True, Lusti.4st annivereary.. In accordance with the will of the love the Pure, and abhor the Meretricious (not only in pator, this annual oration is delivered in Latin, the abstract but) es p ec i a ll y i n Pa i nt i ng, Sculpture, and a nd, until t h e present year, it has not been deemed worth Literature. As a fresh and not incompetent exponent s w/ tile to present it to the general public in the vulgar of the spirit of High Art, Mrs. Jameson cannot fail to Lae . • . arrest our attention. Her dissertations also r n aseie—it, indeed, any such oration before this contained tnsetter that could be edifying or interesting outside the " Woman's Mission and Woman's Position," as well as balls of the College. Dr. Etliotson, in a short, preface, "On the Relative Social Position of Mothers and thinks it necessary to defend E ll i ot o no unusual" course of Governesses," merit the most earnest consideration of publshing an English version, on the ground that "it every female in the empire : they are fraught with is hut justice" to himself. But no such defence or justi- beautiful principles beautifully propounded : they are tication would heve been required. The mere English nobly conceived and bespeak both amiability and cou reader would be sufficiently well pleased ; without re- rage. Admirable, however, as are these portions of the carding the usage; to find so muck, inetructive matt( r volume, the most acceptable paper in the collection is in Placed before him, in so agreeable and. graceful a form -- our estimation the one entitled "Adelaide Kemble, and with such simplicity, and yet witi*, so much wit and the Lyrical Drama," it breathes of friendship, musical uir ewdness. Attractive; and eleg an t as t h e oration will t as t e , verve, d ramatic part i alities, and a thousand appo tiappear be the English, version, the schelar will be surprised site reminiscences interspersed with mos t we l come a ll u • not delighted) to observe. that it is far surpassed, in sinus to the personal advantages and charactertstics of ,ea'Ay of style and expressive diction, by the original our celebrated cautatrice—the - last of the Kembles I Latin. We are individually rejoiced that this memorial of the In the catale., A ue of illustrious men, whose brief but brilliant career of a very superb vocalist has eal°rY, as benefacr:ors of the College, the oration was been written by Mrs. Jameson ; .firstly, because it is the designed to celebrate (and who have been, in their re memento of a vision we would not willingly forget, and, re spective periods., the parents, or the guardians, or secondly, because that interesting narrative . has pro- Patrons of the, institution, rather than its offspring), several are tPstin uish .1 for the purity and and their Lakir .1 g €‘ eloquence of who have, like ourselves, listened to the voice Those ceeded from a narrator so capable of doing it justice. .. works.. Caius, Harvey himself, Ramey, and ethers have been lauded by contemporary and succeed- watches (that voice so full of passion a -woman y, watched the countenance of Adelaide h i K f emble l in Fg. leen of learning for Litenity comparable to that of h.-iltero, and, i n one instance, resembing that of Terence. half•tyrannical, that countenance so troubled with the merit in this resp ec t, wa . certain's' of a high torment of conttnding emotions, now b eam i ng w i t h a V i er °, girder, It was as high as wou ld b e the tri?rit o' f Eiliut,on. glimpse of gentleness, now terrible with a glare of 'should we say that ho wrote Enelish ae well hatred), will feel g ra t e f u l t o M rs. J ameson for the Addiscn, or th a t hi s style resembled beautiful record she has left i n thi s per f ormance. as Ches terfield's. With the renowned subjects of his dis course Latin was more familiar than the vernacular, and in this work, and in this age of neglected classics, it ie a greater praise than can be claimed for any of them, that, in every particular of elegant compo sition, his Latin is equal to their hest. Nor must we say that such echolarship is user ss in the se days. For, besides that the question would open up a difficult con troversy, Latinity is an esseatia: condition of the orator's .quality, in our p resent case, according to the express c usanaand of Dr. Harvey. The orat i on a b ounds in matter of universal interest, dis p l aying extensive learning and res,arch in its col lection —admirable skill, tact, and lucidity in its expo e_tinn• The n otes are very curious, and illustrate the I t o g e nuity and boldness, a s we ll as th e profound and ex :4sive ü b eer e st i on, of the author. The publication, we it woldt.l mark an era in the p rogress o f t h e co ll ege , if ttitt e e ere by this akin,-, that a commemorative address is a 4 e, in the simple fulfilment if its purpo s e as a lauda• o' commemor at i on , a ve hi c l e f or convey i ng w h o l, ? - -ua instruction to th e l ea r ne d au di tors , an d rem i n di ng th eca and the more forgetful world of a series of facts re s l atinc to the history or the college and its benefactors, ~.11 ' ich, thus skilf u lly linked and connected, form in the i w ""i, perhaps, the most impressive and . important ses'son that has yet been laid bowie inquiring and pro gressing man. The New Era in the progress of the college is marked by other peculiarities. In the whole of its history to the latest day, from Linacre, Caius, Gilbert, and Har ve y. prejudi ce an d f o ll y h ave triumphed long over truth, and in - each particular ease persecuted or crushed it l' ( severer. The lif e o f every rine of the 8 (1S• great men here enumerated by the orat..r VOIS no more than a series of practical illustr a ti ons o f the dishonesty or ignorance of the majority in the learned prof, ssions a t a ll t hug, and of th e stup i d confiience with which the public at all times echoes the cry of "fool, imposter, humbug," against every man, in succes sion, and without exception, who has had the wisdom to Perceive, the industry to explore, and the courage to Promulgate a neglected truth. Now, in the beautiful psroration of the discourse before us, Dr. Elhotson ii 4htly and mod est l y re f ers to the puny persecutions with which he also has been assailed during the last ten ears. Is it not a New Era in the history of the pro fession. that the presumptuous and disingenuous have f 11 ,_!!/ 1 way, and that this sagacious and indefatigable t2ellosopher, remarkable as much for the purity of his 11 _1 . ,.as for the depth of his researches, and the courage Iccr_hdisavowals, has been selected fir the honourable duty .„1: .elivering to the assembled body of his college—the fg e hest in the world—this periodical commemoration of ;erd;eds and doctrines of all that were illustrious, and :.;,t e e ore persecuted, amongst its departed members ? en t h e en thusiastic applause which followed the delivery ielioration convinces us that the truly Ciceronian ap 44W"h which the orator concluded will not have been eased to his auditors in vain. At, g li em cum ita aunt, ego vos magnopereoro atque obtestor, bastsita_tate_viin tot argumentis human , naturS inesse compro neetr"..; _Si unquam spud vos veritatis areor, si professionis us _ : (lignites, si denique omnium hominum salus et fend.- jristiet, diligentissirne investigetia." 40 _• Elliotson's English version of this fine passage by ic 'ttils does it justice. For the benefit of the general tis wader, to whom we earnestly recommend the pamphlet giv: the and a treasure of history and science, we e the author's own translation, inadequate as it is:— nf si,:` the name, therefore, of the love of truth, in the name all 1 ,7 dignity of our profession, in the name of the good of pert_44ind get,'mplore you carefully to investigate this im -7,4nt subj kerb!) dignified and touching letter of Frederick Me.- as ,Lo this College, when h presented his 13 ,, 01ts to it, th:ue most learned and liberal in Europe, is ainongst a ' e ttriosities which fill the notes, and gives the re -der ~,- -i s . ve ry different impression of twat ardent phy s i c i an ' s ''al'acter from that which is generally received. TkJJ DEBATER. This is a very useful Bvo. by Frederic Rowton. It contains, fir:t. a series of debates npon well-chosen topics; . next, outlines of debates upon other interesting subjects; and, thirdly, questions for discussion, to all of which are added references to works best calculated to assist the student in forming sound opinions upon the various topics suggested. The author wisely considers that the practice which has long prevailed of tate mpting to teach youth the art of speech, by simply committing to me mory and reciting hackneyed pieces of declamation, is based in error. It merely clothes the mind with the liveries of other men's thoughts, and when the suits are worn out, the intellect is left in art unfruitful condition. The mind is best educated by teaching it to think—a fa• culty best developed by discussion, in the place of reci tation. Mr. Itowton, by the arrangement and style of his work, has illustrated the value of this proposi tion with much felicity. The rising generation may very profitably peruse this publication. ILAVENSNEST, or the REDSKINS. 3 vols. By J. Fenimwe Cooper. Mr. G. P. R. James, though notoriously one of the most prolific; and popular novelists of the day, can scareeiy claim a superiority in either of these charac teristics over that singularly prolific and popular Ame rican author whose name is above inscribed. To those who have revelled in the incidents of the " Water Witch," the " lied Rover," the -' Spy," and the "Pilot," any fiction from Mr. Cooper will prove most welcome, however unattractive its title, or however mo dulated its style. But when his powers in sketching ihe scenery in the back-wood; in delineating the appear ance or habits of Indian tribes, and drawing poetry out of the prairies, and their sons with the copper complexion, as conspicuously evidenced in his " Last of the Mohi cans," the "Pathfinder," the " Chainbearer,' cum catcris paribus, is remembered, what will not be the curiosity of his readers on the publication of a romance so eu gagingly christened as the present? " Raveusnost, or the Redskins !" It is sugge ti‘e at ouee 01 a thousand literary beateies: it evokes plc asaet memories of La Longue Carabine and his cow p .ni on shades: it breathes of the pine forest and the primitive int.ahitants of North America, with painted limbs, th e i r shorn scalps, thei their di a d ems of fea r thers, their grotesque ornatnen s of shells and teeth. Such were our anticipations of the contents of these three volumes; but while we have not been absolutely dis2p• pointed on their perusal, we have found our anticipations to have been altogother erroneous. "Itavensnest is un like the majority of Mr. Cooper's former productions; it is divested of his usual picturesqueness, if we may so designate it ; it contains scarcely a single startling oc currence ; its characters are especially unromantic ; t _,!vo-thirds of the p ro d uct i on cons i st of very serious mialowues and very sob er conversat i ons ; and yet, with ° all these deficiencies and drawbacks, it is one : / i f the most exce ll ent performances of the great American o velist. And we are induced, contrary to the opinion fWhich we had formed of it on the first blush of our a sal, to sty l e " Itavensnest" one of hi s a bl est per erMances, because it is animated t by a previous bler productions. 4 a dvocates justice, and ca s t s oppro b rium upon a m 4t ievous social and political immorality. What is lost in er e sparkle is gained in earnestness ; what is wanting Pleasantry is abundantly obtained in wisdom ; what deficient in amusing romance is flowing-over with in fitro h-etive reality. Mr. Cooper has long appreciated, and hi s repeatedly described, the virtues and excellencies of i 8 c~eaountrymen ; but he has also recognised their man and imperfections , and in the present romance h e ads them an admirable correction. Loving the L se e k at principles of the insiitutions of his ative land, as they were modelled by the master spirits of le a 'ington and Franklin, his feelings have neverthe -1143 revolted a t the u ncon s c i ona bl e gr i evances w hich %!zierator ve ry Polluted and degraded that alr e ady venera ble Go- Meta. L ong a patr i ot, he i s now ambitious to be a g gatritit " Ravensnest" the author b ddly protests to o very execrable injustice which is uuhapply eas t tPular in the United States. There the tenants on th e me fo r a , coveti ng t h e possess i ons which they have rented mu Po ibly a long series of y e a rs an d genera ti ons , th e e t he landlords as rank aristocrats, and maintain that tee tu tt t r ious farms which are thus distributed amongst the S ale t tY'houldb e l ong t o th e i r occupaets b y r i ght. By w h at tht h geY do not v e ry expli c itly d e fi ne ! T hey ins i st eir h ,, fi ae wholes a le l a ndlords sh ou ld b e str i pped of "on of sessions, because, say they, such an accumula trers;e to p eth e perty in the hands of individuals is " con htost k , spirit of the constitution!" Thus making 11° le constitution a kind of paliation to the "%At infa mous injustice. Nor do these envious they co ntent themselves with uttering these thin gs; l awle: tu allY endeavour to enforce teem, by calling out o Igau gs of desperadoes, called " Ingins"—some thia Ike the Rebeccaites of Wa:es. The exposure atrocious iniquity is the object of ' - Ravens- Nletit,and that o bj ect is to our mind, so ex w e coo 412 d so forcibly conveyed in the novel that laR of t sider th e 4 11: 11 work as peculatly valuable. The meet at th e ?a dskins, as described towards the conclusion tics, s 'econd volum e , i s a d m i ra bl y d rawn , an d the ora ltek of the true Indian eloquence. Mr. Hugh eat, ii, 4 ge, who is the hero, and who loquitur through tikniee a right gallant wight, and an agreeable com- • Ittev n , Mfr s •-•AnS AND ESSAYS. By Mrs. Jameson. e 1.1160' Jameson always writes forcibly because _ she ti!lt4nd feels forcibly. Every one who has had . n of t,ification of reading 1 - er very charming anairla . Vetnale Characters of Shakspere" will coincide in o chic ? Pin ion., and every one who has had the gratifies. "f devouring that beautiful Ila)k will rejoice at an de p V t unity of renewing hia intimacy with a mind s? Ik e -4t elY and nervously constituted as is that of this t,se,e'ruphshed authoress. In her present work she has eov'eartabitioned so much as in her " Memoirs of Female I aed,.(l° by the by (a prod uct i on, by-the-way, almost super -14 le r " volu minous pages o f Mi ss Strickland), or th , :Characteri s tics of Women ;" but, possibly from nlq iverY cirenul,talice of n +t, having adventured so f or f l, she has suceeded so signally. The volume be t," 43 is a delightful group of thoughtful, keen, gene ‘v4l, P e uetrult piety. writutg, It is reit W 9 Dumb COURT CIRCULAR. The Queen and Prince Albert, the Queen of the Belgians, the Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Prin. ewes Royal, the Princess Alice, and the Princess He lena, arrived at Osborne House, Isle of 'Wight, at six o'clock on Friday uf• rnoon from town. The Rofal suite consisted of the Countess of Charlemont, the Cour.tess Vilain XIIIL, the Dowager Lady Lyttelton, Colonel Bowles, Major A. d'Hitins de Moerkerke, Dr. Prmt. -, rius, Lord Alfred Paget, and the Hon. Cap tai!) Gor.,on. On Saturday morning the Royal Family took their usual walks and rides on the sea-beach. Yesterday morning their Royal Highnesees went in the pleasure grounds. Her Majesty and Prince Albert, accompanied by her Majesty the Quern of due Belgians, took a carriage airing on Saturday. His Majesty the King of the Belgians arrived at Osborn.- House, at seven o'clock, on Saturday evening, from Claremont. Yesterday her Majesty and her Royal Consort, and the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, attended Divine service in Whippingham"Church. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge visited her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester on Sa• turday, at her residence at Richmond. Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge and the Ilereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg Stredtz, attended by Baron Knesebet k and Mr. Edmund Mildmay, honoured the Duke of Devonshire with their company at dinner on Saturday, at Devonshire House. Their Royal Highnesses honoured the perform ance of the Italian Opera with their presence in the evening, and afterwards went to Kew. A Cabinet Council was held at three o'clock on Saturday afternoon, at the Foreign-office. The Minis ters present were Lord John Russell, the Lord Chan cellor, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of Minto, Sir George Grey, Viscount Palmerston, Earl Grey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Earl of Auckland, Sir John fiobhouse, Lord Campbell, the Earl of Clarendon, the Marquis of Clanricarde, Viscount Morpeth, the Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay, and the Right Hon. H. Labouchere. The Council sat an hour and a half. 1 The Hon. Henry Wheat on , l ate Minister of the United States of America at Berlin, arrived in town on Friday. Colonel Tynte had an interview with Lord John Rus sell on Saturday. A deputation on the subject of the abolition of capital punishments, had an interview with Sir George Grey, on Saturday, at thee Home-office. The deputation con sisted of Lord Nugent, Messrs. William Ewart, J 13rotherton, F. Lembo'', C. Gilpin, F. Rowton, and Wi!liam M. Chri.ty. Mr. Benjamin Harrison, Chairman of the Public Works Loan Commission, had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Saturday, at his official residence in Downing -street. Dispatches were sent off on Saturday evening from the Colonial office for the Governor of West Australia. Lord lngestre had an interview on Saturday with Lord John Russell, at his official residence in Downing street. The Marquis of Lansdowne left town on Saturday afternoon for his seat, Bowood Park, Wilts. The Duke of Wellington and Sir Fred. Trench, at tended the early service yesterday at the Chapel Royal, St. James's. The Rev. Mr. Haden officiated and preached the sermon. At the daily service the prayers were read by the Rev. Dr. Knapp, and the lessons by the Rev. Dr. H. Dakins. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Sleuth. Mr. Cooper presided at the organ. The Duke of Leeds, the - .Lai quis of Normanby, and Earl For tescue, were among the nobility present. THE LATE MARQUIS OF HASTINGS.—A tablet to the memory of this lamented nobleman has (by order of the Marchioness of Hastings) been recently executed by Mr. E. Hail, of Derby, and on Wednesday last it was placed imme diately over the family pew in the chancel of Castle Don nington Church. It consists of a large black marble slab, on which the family arms and crest are raised in fine white Carrara marble, beneath which the following is inscribed in Roman capital gilt letters, viz.:--." Sacred to the Memory of the Most Honourable George Augustus Francis Rawdon Hastings, Earl of Rawdon, and Viscount Loudown, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland; Earl of Loudown and Baron Lowdown, Tarrinzean, Manchleire, in Scotland; Earl of Moira and Baron Rawdon of Moira, in the county of Down, in the kingd , mi of Ireland; Baron Hast ings, Hungerford, Bonn:aux,' Moels Moleyns and Newmarch in England ; Baron Rawdon, of Rawdon, in the cou n t y o f York, in the peerage of Great Brit a i n , and a baronet of Eng land. He departed this life January 13, A.D., 1844, univer ally beloved and regretted, in the 36th year of his age."— iierby Mercury. VICTIMISING EXTRAORDINARY AT WORCESTER.—Our city has been visited during the last week by a couple of accomplished swindlers, who have managed to victimise a number of our fellow citizens to a very unpleasant extent. Under the names of Thompson and Harris they obtained from Mr. Nash, h ouse agent, t h e possess i on of -Trimmer's late Brewery in Quay-street, where they said they intended carrying on the business of dry salters, engaging workmen to make the necessary alterations. For their abode they took a house in Chesnut• walk, and commenced furnishing it at other people's expense. Messrs. Sparkes and Thompson, ironmongers, and Mrs. Nichools, furniture agent, High street, Mr. Brimmell and Mr. Moseley, rope-makers, Mr. Davis, cheese-factor, Mr. Bevan, hatter, Mr. Wood, Blaektriars, and many others, were " honoured" with iheir commands, and they thus got together a large quantity of furniture, spirits, ale, and other requisites for housekeeping, and we need scarcely say that they paid for nothing in ready money. As they had not actually com menced their residence at the house, Mr. Holmes employed his gardener to see the premises fastened up at night, and when he left the place on Tuesday evening, everything was as it should be. On going to the house the next morning, his surpise may be better conceived than described to find that it had been stripped of everything it formerly contained ; the furniture was all removed, the head of the ale barrel had been taken off, and its contents transferred to more portable vessels. the garden was robbed of its apples, wall fruit, filberts, &c. &c., more than half the grapes, not at all ripe, were removed from the hot-house, and all he things, together with the gentlemen tenants, had mysteriously disappeared. It seems probable that a horse and cart were used for the more speedy conveyance of the articles, as a quantity of oats and beans were found in the manger, but, as the canal runs hard by, they might very easily have been put into a boat and wiskeJ off conveniently enough. 11l news flies apace, and the unfortunat e d upes o f th e sw i n dl ers besieged the police office in the morning filling the Inspec tor's ear with their numerous complaints, but, as yet, nothing that we can learn has been done towards their pursuit and apprehension. Both the men had a respectable awl trades men-like appearance, were very stout, Thompson being about the middle height, and Harris, who was tall, made use of the Staffordshire brogue in his conversation. It seems that they had been lodging for a fortnight in the Lowesmoor, and had not paid any rent. We trust they may be caught.— Worcester Herald. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB.—The monthly meet ing of the above club took place on Thursday evening at the Piazza Hotel, Covent-garden, Captain Harwell, the vice-commodore presid ing, in the absence of Lard A. Paget, the commodore. The minutes of the lal t ineeting having been read and confirmed, the Marquis of Stafford and seven gentlemen were ballotted for, and elected mem bers of the club. Captain Wheeler, the treasurer, announced that, in obedience to the vote of the club, 3001. had been invested in the Three per Cent. Consols. Several gentlemen were proposed for bal lot at the next meeting, and after thanks had been awarded to the Marquis of Anglesey and Lord Paget for having sent the band of the Blues to the recent sailing match, and the same compliments having been elven to the vice-oommodore, as chairman of the evening, the proceedings terminated. OPENING OF MANCHESTER PARES.—W. B. Watkins, Esq., the Ma:or. and Malcolm Ross, Esq., the deputation from the Public Parks Committee, to solicit the presence of Sir R. Peel and Lord Ellesmere at the opening of the parks, proceeded to London, to wait upon Sir R. Peel. on Wednesday, and returned to Manchester by the express train last night (Thursday). We understand that the deputation succeeded in obtaining an interview with the Right Hon. Baronet, and were received with great courtesy; but Sir Hobert de clined compliance with the invitation, on the ground that his health had suffered so severely from the pressure of public) business, that he an e anceerepantad t nuenqnu might i t g o h t t he be toa task howeverfe elings, tt fr a n t m te r i t n h g e t rn h w i of as physically vit ca i l n lyu a under the circumstances in which it was conveyed. We have plea sure. however, in announcing, that at a previous interview with our distinguished neighbour. Lord Ellesmere, his Lordship signified ilia willingness to attend, if the day of opening could be fixed between the 15th and the end of the present month. We believe that the day of opening Is in be determined upon at a meeting of the comraittlie Pas tlevglaattoneeter Tiniett of rridor, THE SUN, LONDON, 9 WORLD'S TEMPERANCE CON VENTION. FIFTH DAY'S SITTING. On Saturday there was a fifth meeting of the Convention, although it was previously understood, according to the ar rangements originally p r opo se d, th a t th e grea t " monster" demonstration at Covent-garden Theatre, on Friday night, was to terminate the proceedings. In consequence, how ever, of the great mass of business that remained yet un considered, the committee having the management of this Convention, thought proper to appoint an extra day for the purpose of consummating their operations, and accordingly the Convention m e t aga i n a t th e Lit erary an d Scientific Institution, in Aldersgate-street. The chair was taken at ten o'clock, by W. Cash, Esq. The meeting was but thinly attended. After some formal matters of business had been disposed of, a resolution was agreed upon referring a large mass of papers, yet unread, back to the committee, as it was impossible they eoula be co n s id ere d by th e Convention within the time to which their sittings were limited. A warm and animated discussion then ensued in consequence of cer tain observations made the night before by Frederick Doug lass, the escaped slave, at Covent-garden Theatre, by which it was supposed by some members of the body that a charge was made against the Temperance Society in America, of supporting the obnoxious system of slavery. It . will be re collected by our readers, that after Frederick Douglass had concluded his very able and interesting address upon the night in question, the Rev. E. N. Kirk, from Albany, sought to procure a hearing with a view of removing the impres- sion which he thought the language of the independent minded Virginian negro was calculated to make upon the public mind. He was, however, prevented from proceeding with such explanation by the vociferous cheers with which the speech just uttered by Douglass was received, which cheers were continued for several moments after the object of their admiration had resumed his seat. The subject was therefore brought before the Convention on Saturday, in the shsence"of Douglass, although we believe it was generally understood that the man never had the smallest intention of making any such representation against the temperance body in America. The subject was at length dropped in cone. quence of the interference of the chairman, and the regular business of the meeting was resumed. A resolution was passed, expressing their gratitude to Pro vidence for his goodness in bringing so many of their brethren in safety from different parts of the world to aid in the ex tension of that great principle which they hoped to see every where adopted. This subject occupied their attention up to the time of their adjournment, about one o'elock. AFTERNOON SITTING. A resolution was passed, which contained a recommenda tion to every temperance society in the kingdom of promot ing home missionary efforts. Mr. DUNLOP then moved a resolution, to the effect "That this convention are of opinion that, in order best to advance the cause of temperance, those engagements ought to be pre ferred which, agreeing to personal abstinence from alcoholic liquors, would also have the effect of restraining the parties from giving or offering these liquors as beverages." Mr. REID proposed an amendment to this resolution, and a discus,lon ensued of a very antagonistic and excited character. The propositions before the chair gave rise to the oft debated question of the long and the short pledges, when the most extreme opinions were uttered on the subject. The Rev. JADEz BURNS was opposed to the adoption of such a resolution, although he was a long-pledged man, and he repudiated the old pledge, in which an exception was made to liquor used "in the religious ordinances of the Church ;" for, since he had become a teetotaller, he had never permitted religion to justify the use of that which he con demned in the chapel of which he had the spiritual care. (This sentiment appeared to have been share* in by a great number of those who were present, if we were to judge from the cheering with which it was received.) ' Dr. LOVELL was also opposed to the adoption of such a re solution, although when he joined the cause he had ordered the beer in his house to be thrown upon the dunghill and the wine to be made blacking of: He, however, had no ob jection to accept invitations to dinner (when his time per mitted), even though the usual decanters of wine were on the table; but he had refused even to pass the bottle to a lady of title, in order that he might keep his hand blameless in assisting to procure that intoxicating draught for another which in his conscience he so much condemed. A third GENTLEMAN said that if the meeting passed such a resolution he should feel that he had no right to be any longer among them, for though he was a sincere and deter mined teetotaller himself, he could not' afford to carry out the principle of such a resolution in his own house by intro ducing what would only be a subject of discord with his wife, who was not a teetotaller, although she never touched a drop of any intoxicating liquor except when (as she con ceived) the usages of society required her to offer a glass of wine to a friend who visited her. Dr. Beaumont, the Rev. Dr. Beecher, and several others, having spoken against the resolution as well as the amend ment, a second amendment .was submitted to the meeting with the view of getting rid of this vexata questio--namely, " That this meeting proceed to the consideration of the previous question." The CIiAIRMAN having expressed a wish that Mr. Dunlop would withdraw his resolution, as it was so necessary to pre serve unanimity in their body, Mr. DUNLOP said that his conscience would not permit him to accede to such a proposal. When he recollected that the American, the Scotch, and the north of England teetotallers had adopted the long pledge, he was the more anxious to press this subject upon the attention of the convention. He thought that the time was now come when a sudden start ought to be made upon this subject. In the Peace Society they had adopted two pledges—the one permitted a defen sive war, the other denounced war under any circumstances. Ultimately, that society would not tolerate any person on their committees, or in the capacity of agents, who would not preach in favour of total peace, under all circumstances. He merely asked them to agree to a resolution giving a pre ference to the long pledge. The CHAIRMAN expressed his doubts of the competency of the World's Convention adopting any such resolution. On the question being . put, " the consideration of the pre vious question" was carried by a large majority, and the resolution and first amendment were rejected. The CILURMAN appealed to the meeting in favour of carrying on their proceedings in a calm and dignified manner, as he thought that tho state of excitement which pre vailed among them was totally unworthy of their proceed ing- --( Hear, hear.) The SECRILTA rzy then submitted to their consideration an address to the Wesleyan Conference, now sitting in Bristol, culling for their support in aid of the temperance movement throughout the world. Dr. BEAUMONT having moved, and Mr. JAMES S. BUCKINGHA3I having seconded the adoption of the address, it was carried unanimously. Mr. HAUGIITON, of Dublin, proposed a resolution to the effect " That in view of all the information which has been given to this Convention, our conviction of the immorality of the manufacture, sale, and use of intoxicating drinks as a common beverage is deepened and strengthened; and we desire to enunciate to the world this strong conviction of our mind," &c. Mr. H. SOLLY, in seconding the resolution, read an address to the manufacturers and sellers of intoxicating drinks, setting forth the evils clnsequent upon an indulgence in them, and appealing to them as Christians and as humane men to give up such traffic, and to aid the Convention in their efforts to advance the comforts and happiness of mankind by denouncing the use of all such pernicious beverages. Mr. ALEXANDER, said he was opposed to the adoption of such a resolution as the one proposed by Mr. Haughton, in asmuch as he was not prepared to prove that in all cases the use of intoxicating drinks was in itself an immoral act; he believed it to be opposed to Christian expediency and their duties as patriots and Christians. He could go no further. The Rev. Mr. TABRAHAM thought that the resolution ought to pass, for they should take care that the second com mandment was not violated—" Thou shalt love thy neigh bour as thyself." Mr. J. S. BUCKINGHAM was also in favour of the reso lution. Here an animated discussion again took place in reference to the propriety of agreeing to such a proposition. The question was ultimately put from the chair, and was carried by a large majority, the minority being only about four. The address to the brewers, distillers, and sellers of in toxicating drink was then referred to the committe for some verbal amendment:, after having received the concurrence of the meeting. Mr. CHRIMES then moved that a correspondence be opened with all parts of the world, in order to ascertain how far the formation of a " World's Temperance Union" would meet with general approbation; and that a committee be appointed to report in due time as to the result of their cor respondence. _ After some further discussion this resolution was carried against a minority of only seven persons. Mr. REED, of Glasgow, having moved that the convention do recommend the establishment of day schools for the teaching of the principal branches of education upon total abstinence principles, which was agreed to, the usual thanks of the meeting were given to the chairman, and the sitting of the Convention was brought to a conclusion. FATAL FIGHT ON BOARD A STEA3I-BOAT.—On Thurs day an inquiry was gone into before Mr. C. J. Carttar, at the Eight 8.,11s public •house, Church-street, Greenwich, relative to the death of John Finly, aged 24, late A fireman on board the Sower Johnnie steam-tug, whose body was picked up in the river at Bugsby's Hole, oti' East Greenwich. John Rat land, of 17, London-street, Ratcliffe, deposed that he is en gine driver on board the Souter Johnnie steam-tug. The deceased was fireman on board the same vessel. On Thurs day, the 30th of July, they were on board getting . a barque, called the Maryan, out of the West India Dock, in order to tow her down the river on her passage for Quebec. Words ensued between the deceased and another fireman, named Andrew Grant. About five o'clo c k th ey were abreast of Blackwell pier in midchannel. The master, mate, and rest of the crew were on board. All of a sudden he saw deceased and Grant struggling together. Deceased had his clenched fists in an upright position, and Grant had him grasped in his arms. In a moment afterwards both fell over the rail on the larboard side abaft the paddle-box, and rolled off the sponson into the river. They sunk and came up together clasped in each others arms. They again sank, and on rising a second time they were about a yard apart, the tide running up. The deceased rose again, sank, and was not seen after wards. A boat from the barque put off and saved Grant as he was sinking a third time. A boat from the tug was lowered, but having no skulls in her nothing could be done to save deceased. Captain Wiggins of the Souter Johnnie, afterwards took Grant on shore in the boat. There had been disputes between deceased and Grant before leaving the West India Deck, as well as on previous occasions. Henry Holmes, mate of the Souter Johnnie, corroborated last witness, and added, that Grant bad taunted deceased about getting into trouble a few days before, and also with getting drunk. After hearing some further evidence to the same effect, the coroner adjourned the inquiry until Monday next, and called upon Andrew Grant, who had been present during the greater part of the examination, for bail in 1001., and himself in 401., to appear at the adjourned inquest. BRITISH BOTTLFS.—The revenue authorities having had under their consideration the reports of the principal superintending officers of the landing department, upon an application requesting that empty bottles of British manu facture returned to this country may be delivered without being sent to the warehouse with the stores of the vessel, and being of opinion that there appears to be no objection to a compliance with the request, not only in this particular instance, but also in all future cases of the kind, have issued orders to the several officers of the various departments throughout the port of London to permit the same in future accordingly, upon the condition of a declaration in each case being made by the master of the vessel that the bottles are of British manufacture, and upon the officers being satisfied, upon an inspection and examination of the articles, of the correctness thereof, and o f th e b o ttl es b e i ng o f British make, as stated by the party. THE HEAT IN SWITZERLAND.—Letters from Switzer land state, that the snow on the top of the mountains had me'ted in consequence of the excessive heat of the weather. The melted snow had augmented the rivers, and c.msed the m in several places t o over fl ow their bank s. The summit of Mount Blanc appeared like a naked rock, a circumstance which hittl nc4 been obaurved for many year past THE LATE AFFRAY BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND THE POLICE AT SUNDERLAND. SUNDERLAND, SATURDAY, AUG. B.—Yesterday the magis trates of this borough were engaged nearly the entire day in investigating into the above affray, and also as to the con duct of the picket of the 69th Regiment, who bad gone through the streets with drawn bayonets, on Friday evening, in a state of great excisemen , attacked some of the police, and thrown the inhabitants which were in the High-street, into great terror and alarm. The police -court was crowded, and Captain Paxton, the commanding. officer at Sunderland Barracks, was in attendance, and took notes of the pro ceedings. The soldiers King and Brennan, and two civilians, who bad formerly been in the: militia, named Roberts and White, were placed :at the bar, charged with having cut and wounded George Holmes, a police-constable, with intent to maim or disable him. The town clerk prosecuted, and Mr. Hayton, a solicitor, appeared for the civilians. • The principal witness was Holmes, who was in a very weak state from the - injuries he had received. He deposed, I was on duty in the High-street, on Tuesday evening, be tween eight and nine o'clock. I saw three soldiers come down the street, one of them appeared t o b e very muc h intoxicated, and the others were not so bad. After they passed me I saw a soldier strike a sailor on the breast. I went up to him, touched him on the arm, and said, " You had far better go to y - our barracks quietly, and not make any disturbance in the streets." Brennan and King were two of the soldiers. Brennan said, "I shall not go ; I know what you are," shoved me with one hand, and struck me with the other. after he struck me my hat fell off, and, on stooping to pick it ap, I received another blow from the same man. I then attempted to take hold of him, when he shoved me again. King and a third soldier took hold of Brennan, and I said to them, if you will only take them away to the barracks, I want nothing to do with them. Then Brennan made another rush and struck me on the breast. I laid hold of him to take him to the station-house. Either King or the other soldier held him fast, and said I should not take him. I drew my truncheon, and told King, if he did not leave hold of him, I should be obliged to strike him on the arm. I asked him several times to leave loose, and, as he did not, I struck him on the arm with the truncheon. All three then seized hold of me .and struck me. Whilst this was going on, I saw King draw off his side-belt, and I re ceived a severe blow on the head, which made me insen sible. I did not see who struck the blow. After I came to myself a fourth soldier interfered. He came behind me and put my hair into his mouth. Some person took him off. After that he got hold of my coat back with his teeth, and shook it for a long time. I Was removed into Mr. Nesbitt's shop. Witness then spoke of having seen Roberts and White excite the crowd, by shouting " don't see the soldiers beat," abusing the police, and hurrahing when he was struck at. Mr. Wetherell, Mr. Nesbitt, and Mr. John Thomas gave corroborative testimony. James Croucher, a private, was called for the purpose of giving the names of his comrades on the evening in question. He deposed—l left the barracks on Tuesday; 1 don't know what time of the day; I cannot tell exactly with whom I went; I do not know the name of a single man; I do not know the men ; I have been about five months in the com pany ; I do not know the names of half the men. I came out of the barracks by myself. I was in the Noah's Ark that afternoon; I did not take notice whether any soldier was with me or not. I picked up a belt, put it over my own, and carried it to the guard-room. The picket did not take any person into custody. The prisoner, upon being called upon for his defence, ad mitted being concerned in the affray, but denied having struck the officer with the brass breast-plate. One of them said they had defended themselves, and what would civi lians have said if they bad allowed policemen to strike 'at them without doing so—would it not have been said that they were cowardly fellows ? The magistrates retired, and on their return the Mayor said they had resolved to deal with the case summarily ; they should fine each 51. and costs—in default of payment one month in the House of Correction--and they much regretted that the law would not allow them to fix a greater penalty for the offence. They had also requested him to express their strong dissatisfaction with the disre putable manner in which the military bad given their evi dence, and their hope that Captain Paxton would assist the police in detecting the offenders who were not yet in custody. The captain promised to afford every assistance in his power, and the proceedings on this charge terminated. The Bench next entered into an investigation relative to the conduct of the picket on the evening in question. After examining witnesses, Captain Paxton expressed his regret at the misconduct of his men. He wished the bench to understand that he had no desire to interfere with the police, in sending for his picket; his only object was to prevent further disturbance, and it was not by his authority, or in accordance with his wish, they had drawn their bayonets. The Mayor said no blame was imputed to the gallant captain ; and as they had no prisoner before them the bench would not proceed further with the investigation. THE DOG ENILE.—M. Wellens and his celebrated dog, Emile, whose appearance at Astley's created such a sensation, about four months since, had the honour of ap pearing at Buckingham Palace, on Thursday, before her Majesty and Prince A lbert, and the Royal Family of Belgium. A distinguished party of noble and illustrious visitors were present. Her Majesty was graciously pleased to express her admiration of the unique performance of Emile. His Royal Highness Prince Albert also eulogised the thorough-bred appearance of the dog—one of the finest specimens of the Russian shepherd's dog in the world— while the delight of the juvenile branches of the royal family, who were present on the occasion, may be better imagined than expressed. Emile is certainly the most wonderful quadruped performer who has yet appeared upon the boards. His owner, M. Wellens, is decorated with various medals and crosses, which he has received for saving, with the assistance of Emile, on several occasions, various persons from drowning. On a recent occasion, at Ghent, Emile saved the lives of three persons. We hope to sea this popular performer on " the boards" again shortly. His recent provincial tour has been, we understand, very successful. DESTRUCTIVE FLOOD.—BRISTOL, AUGUST 9.—Last night the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of the docks in this city were thrown into the utmost consternation by the sudden destruction of the new and extensive works in pro gress. Upon inquiry as to the particulars, I find that for several months past works of the most extensive character, the estimated cost of which will be 50,000/. or 60,0001., have been in progress at the Bristol docks, for the purpose of making new locks capable of admitting shipping of the largest size, such as the Great Britain, &c. The construc tion of these works rendered it necessary that the river Avon should be piled, a very large coffer-dam constructed and sunk, and the ground in front of a row of about sixteen - houses so far cut away as to render it necessary to prop them up until the works were finished. Last night at about nine o'clock, the tide, which was one of the highest springs, in consequence of the prevailing westerly wind, rose to a very great height, overflowing the walls of Cumberland basin, and being met by the fresh down the Frome, which, in consequence of the tre mendOus thunder-storm of yesterday, had swollen the rivers, Frome and Avon very considerably, suddenly broke into the new works, carrying destruction everywhere before it. Fortunately, only one man was in the works at the time, who perceiving a crack in the wall, went to stop it with some cement, when he saw the timbers in the works which were used as shores suddenly cracking; he at once fled to the ladder to get out of the works, but before he could do so the mingled tide and fresh from the rivers rushed in with the utmost fury, and it was with the grea t es t diffi cu lt y th a t h e escaped. 'The huge timbers of which the works themselves were composed were snapped in pieces and swept away, as if they had consisted of a mere collection of reeds. Upon the shore and in the river at the moment the greatest consterna tion prevailed; the inhabitants of the neighbouring houses bearing the sudden crash, and perceiving the sudden re cession of the tide, which had the moment before over flowed the land for several feet, rushed out in the utmost alarm, believing that it was an earthquake. The sailors in one or two vessels which were lying near the coffer-dam, perceiving the sudden agitation and the rush of the water, participated in the alarm, and Captain Parfitt, of the Swift, who, following his men, endeavoured to jump on shore, f e ll into the tide, but was happily rescued, although not until he was much exhausted. A little girl also had her shoulder fractured by the fall of a piece of timber; but, fortunately, no lives were lost, and, beyond these accidents, I have not heard of any that have occurred. The neighbouring houses which I mentioned in the commencement of this communi cation are in a very dangerous state, and considerable fears are entertained lest they should be washed away by to-night's tide. No estimate of the damage can be accurate at present, but, from all that I can learn, if no further accident take place, it must amount to at least 5,000/. THE CHOLERA IN LONDON.—Two members of the Academy of Medicine has just set out for London, in order to watch the progress of the sporadic cholera, many cases of which have shown themselves in that city. It is said that several peculiarities are observable in the complaint in Lon don, which renders an examination interesting and useful to medical science.— Galignani's Messenger. THE LATE FIRE AT THE DUBLIN ROYAL EXCHANGE. —A great portion of the eastern side of the roof and fan light and lecture-room of the Mechanics' Institution was de stroyed, and that part of the roof which covered the stair case leading to the board-room has also been entirely re moved. The damage done has been estimated at 1,500/. or 2,000!., but we cannot undertake to say with any degree of accuracy what the real amount of the injury has been. We have mentioned what parts of this fine old classic structure have been ruined, but it is a more pleasing duty to enume rate what parts have not been touched by the fire. The board room and outer room are safe; the floor and more than two thirds of the roof of the lecture-room have, as far as we could ascertain, sustained little injury ; the room where the mechanics meet, its roof, and the fan-light over the western staircase, have also been uninjured. The interior of the building on Tuesday morning (before the removal of the rubbish and the drying up of the water enabled the spec tator to estimate the actual extent of damage done) bore some resemblance to the ruins of Pompeii; and the statues of Lucas, Grattan, and Drummond, disfigured and covered with dust, ashes, and water, appeared as if they had been dug out of the burning pile. The police were very active in extinguishing the fire; indeed, upon all such distressing and dangerous occasions they spare neither time nor trouble in discharging their onerous duties. Colonel Browne was on the spot. We understand that the fire was not totally put out till eight o'clock, *.H. The Lord Mayor, Alderman O'Brien, M.P., and several other members of the Corpora tion, were at the Royal Exchange on Tuesday, inspecting the premises and rendering every suggestion and assistance in their power to have the rubbish removed, and to ascer tain the amount of injury done to the property. The pre mises were insured in the Royal Exchange and lCational In surance-offices for 2,sool.—Dublin Paper. DARING SHOP ROBBERIES BY A GOAT.—On Friday afternoon a large goat belonging to some person in the neighbour• hoed of Drury-lane, which is generally allowed free perambulation of the streets throughout the day, went into a pastry-cook's shop, where a board with pastry of the previous day's manufacture was displayed for sale. The goat took a liking to the tarts, and having demolished no small quantity, he was discovered by the mistress. She, of course, endeavoured to start the animal off, but the latter, as the owner of the property approached him, attacked the frightened woman with his horns, and she wisely withdrew into the parlour. After remaining a minute or two longer, the goat travelled into the shop of Messrs. Mumford, the com chandlers, of Neweastie-street,' Strand, where corn, beans, and other things had been left outside the counter in boxes. Finding no opposition he made the most of a short time in helping himself, but having been seen by the shopman, the man laid on the cart whip well, and thus with no difficulty soon get , rid of the thief. DEATH FROM INTOXICATION.—On Saturday night au inquiry was instituted at the Crown, High-street, Shadwell, re lative to the death of Mr. T. Tucker, aged 37. It appeared that the deceased resided at Gateshead, where he carried on the business of a pipe manufacturer. He was the author of two dramatic works, %% Melt he was desirous should be published by a London publisher. He came to town for that purpose on Tuesday, In company with a Mr. Cook, a glass manufacturer of Oateshead. On Thursday they obtained a tasting order for the London Docks, where the deceased drank about half a pint of different wines. On leaving there they went to the Old Rose, Shadwell, where deceased had two glasses of brandy and water, after which he became insensible, and in that state he was removed to the station-house in King David-lane, where he was left by his friends. In about half an hour, as he seemed in a dying state, Mr. Ross, a surgeon, was sent for, who tried to bleed deceased, but without effect, and when his friends called for him they were informed of his death. Mr. Ross made a . . post mortem examination of the body, and was of opinion that the deceased died from the effects of drink. Verdict—" Apoplexy from excessive drinking." _ _ _ NARROW ESCAPE.—On Saturday morning last, a gardener of Toddington, Beds, when on his way to this market, had a very narrow escape. lie was near Leighton Buzzard, when a violent flash of lightning appeared to descend as it were directly upon his head, causing it to ache slightly, but without his sustaining any other injury. He had not gone much further, however, when a suffocating smell, as of something smouldering, attracted his atten tion, and on taking off his hat great indeed was his astonishment to . . ..... find it on fire, the lightning haVlng ignited it and burnt a hole about two inches in diameter.—..elylesbury News. WHIRLWIND.—On Thursday morning, about two o'clock, a whirwind or waterspout, passed with the greatest rapidity over Rochester, coming front the east. The upper portion of the cloud was of a pitchy darkness, while the apex was silvery white ; Its rotatory motion was accompanied by a - strange loud rushing noise. and vivid Sashes of lightning marked its course. In passing over the houses the windows were violently shaken, as if by a sudden gust of wind, but fortunately it moved off without doing any mischief. The approach of this phjnopenon was truly terrific; the moonlight was suddenly obscured, and persons who were out of doors at the thee, not knowing what danger was impending, ran for shelter wherever it could be found. THE RIVER NUISANCE.—For upwards of two years the river from Bankside as far as Richmond, has been rendered In tolerable, owing to the practice of barges laden with manure, com posed of the excrement of the streets of the metropolis, as well as rotten fish and animal matter, being allowed to load and unload in many parts of the river during the day time, and daring the passage the hatches being never put on, so that not the least effort on the part of the bargemasters has been made to lessen the nuisance, the greatest. portion of the horrible stuffs being landed at Mortlake, which has caused such a stench for some months past that the inhabitants have at last made an appeal to the magisterial interference, and it is understood they will communicate with the Lord Mayor upon the subject of the removal of so dangerous a praetice, it having been aflimed that various people in Mortlake had lately been taken very ill, owing to the nauseous effluvia which they were compelled to in hale. Several medical gentlemen have expressed a decided opinion that unless the nuisance is removed, a pestilence will be the result. ALARMING STEAM-BOAT ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon, about half-past six o'clock, an alarming accident occurred to the Primrose, one of the small steamers plying between West minster and London Bridges. It appears that she was making for the Shades Pier, when she was nearly ran into by another steamer coming out, and to avoid the collision, her course was altered, and she was carried by the strength of the tide against the bridge, and through the arch. The crash was very alarming, and the larboard side of the bow was much damaged, the bulwarks and stanchions with a large iron pin, and the seats, being stove in, and some of the planks of the deck ripped up. ,The greatest consternation prevailed at the moment, as it was tlnitight, from the violence of the shock, that great damage was done, and that she would sink. Had the other vessel, the Matrimony, which is an iron boat, not shut off her steam, the most fatal result would have probably taken place. DINNER TO THE MARQUIS OF GRA.NBY AT WALTHAM. —On Friday last a dinner was given to the Marquis of Granby, at Waltham, by the Protectionists, W. F. Norton, Esq., Elton Hall, in the chair. The speakers were —the Duke of Rutland, the Duke of Richmond, the Marquis of Granby, Lord Charles Manners, Lord John Manners, Sir Henry Halford, Mr. Di srae li , M . P ., Mr . B. Hild yard, M.P. Mr. Farnham, AI ,P., &c. The ibilowitg remarks made by the Duke of Richmond, alone deserve notice :—" I would not have you to consider that Parliament will not be dissolved at pre sent, for the general opini on i n London is, that a dissolution will come very early.—(Hear, hear.) Ido not consider that Lord John Russell—who is not an enemy, but we have a right to be in a state of armed neutrality against him—l do not think that Lord John Russell will permit the present Parliament to meet again, because I feel convinced that as he knows the effect of free trade will soon be felt, lie will dissolve before the shoe pinches severely."—(Applause, and Hear, hear.) The other speeches were similar to those deli vered at Lynn on the occasion of the dinner to Lord G. Bentinck, on Tuesday last. THE RICHMOND RAILWAY.--At the Richmond Police office, on Saturday, John Kizzard and George Ellis, two boys about ten years of age, were charged with having placed a number of stones on the Richmond Railway, at Mortlake. The case was proved, but at the request of Mr. Chapman, solicitor to the company, the delln • queues were discharged, on their parents entering into recognizauces for their appearance at the sessions, if necessary. Mr. Chapman told the defendants that for a trespass of this kind they were liable to two years' imprisonment, and recommended them to communicate that information to their companions, TIIE LATE STORM.—In consequence of the destruc .tian of property through the late storm, the inhabitants of Clerken well, where the diem: were most severely felt, have determined on holding a public meeting for the purpose of raising a subscript4en for the relief of the sufferers, many of WttOZD liars boom is tq great Matron by We oulaw. MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, 18 IRELAND. DUBLIN, AUGUST 6.—ADDRESS TO LORD BIZSBOROUGIL —The citizens of Waterford, with many of the respectable inhabitants of the county, have called a meeting to address Lord Besborough. At the head of the requisition is the name of the Roman Catholic Bishop, Dr. Foran, a staunch repealer. The father of Mr. Meagher, the " Young Ire 'ander," has also signed this document. In the county of Clare, parties of men are going round at night ordering that labourers shall nut cut down hay at less rate of wages than five shillings a day. LIMERICK AGRICULTURAL SITOW.—This show Com mences on the 12th. The Limerick Theatre is fitted up for the council dinner on the 12th, and the grand banquet on the 13th. 279 head of prize cattle have been entered for the show. • - RESPITED Coisvviers.—A respite has been received at Li merick for Patrick bl'Afahon, convicted of the murder of Da niel Leahy ; and at Ennis for James Sexton, convicted of the murder of Timothy Kenny. The Limerick Chroni c l e ' states that Capt. Larcom, of the Irish Ordnance Survey, has been appointed a Commissioner of Public Works in Ireland. PILCHARD FISHERY. GERRANS BAY.—On Friday night last, a sean sho' in this bay, and caught about eighteen hogsheads o pilchards. CHARLESTOWN.—The drift boats continue to take from five to six thousand fine fish every night, and the seans are all under pay, but nothing has been done by them yet. __ _ FON - VEL—The drivers continue to take fine pilchards, which have been sold here at Is. 3d. per 120. The seans are getting ready, and two have been out several nights, but without success. ST. IVES.—Several large shoals of pilchards have been seen from the hills during the week, and the drift boats are bringing in 5,000 to 10,000 per boat. Four or ffve seans are already put bn board, and if the fish draw nearer the land it is expected the men will be put in pay next week. Most of the boats are returned from the coast of Ireland, the herring fishery having been a complete failure. Some of the boats have not taken enough to pay their expenses. FALMOUTU.—The Falmouth boats this week have not been very successful, the catches averaging from 500 to 2,000. One of the St. Mawes seans shot on Tuesday, but the fish taken were few in quantity and small in size. PORTHLEAVEN.—The largest number of pilchards ever known to have been taken by the driving boats at this port, was landed on the beach on Wednesday even ing last, and at once disposed of at from Is. 9d to 2s. per hundred.-- West Briton. BURFORD'S PANORAMA, LEICESTER-SQUARE.—The following distinguished individuals have recently honoured the panoramas with their company :—His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, his Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strehtz, Marquis of Bristol, Marquis of Salisbury, Lord Burghersh, Duke and Duchess of Bedford, Baroness and Miss Rothschild, Lady Cadogan, Lady H. Bagot, Captain Bagot, R.N., Admiral Elliott, Captain Beaton, M. J. Lowther, Sir E. East, Lady Jersey, Lady C. Villiers, Lord Churchill, General Wyndham and famil y, E ar l an d C ountess C raven, Earl Wharncliffe, Earl Grey, Lady Stratford Canning, L a dy J ane Seymour Stanhope, Lady Douglas, Lady Dundonald, Lady ynne, Lady E. Chichester, Lady Bateman, Countess of Harcourt, Marchioness of Donegal, Hon. Vernon Smith, Hon. Mrs. Peel, Sir W. and Lady Milner, Earl of Harrowby, Lord Sandon, Earl and Countess St. Germans, the Arch bishop of Canterbury and lady, Lady Simpkinson, Lady Garvagh, Lady Lincoln, Lady M. Bridgman, Lady E. Mont criff, Hon. Mrs. Ru s h out, Hon. Misses Lloyd, Hon. J. Robin- Eon, Sir John and Lady Doveton, General Sir T. and Lady Bradford, Colonel and Mrs. Colville, Lord Bognor, Lord Hamilton, Countess of Pow is and family, Dowager Countess of Charleville, Hon. Misses Tracey, Sir T. and Lady Acland, Lor d and Lady Romer, Countess of Charlemont, Captain and Mrs. Burdett, &c. THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY.— This society, which has already accumulated 12,0001., have purchased Herringsgate Farm, near Rickmansivorth, Herts, which they have divided into thirty-five small farms of two, three, and four acres each, and on which are built cottages, each occupant receiving an advance of 304 to assist him in his new mode of life. The place is now named O'Connor vine, and is called the people's first estate. PASSENGERS STORES,—The Revenue authorities, in order to enable the accountant of petty receipts to submit the regulated amount of fines to be imposed on the admission of cigars in illegal packages, the property or remains of stores of persons arriving in this country from abroad, have directed that the detaining officers report to them, in every instance, on the application of the parties for the delivery o f th e goo d s , whether the cigars be included in the master's manifest or report, containing a specification of the cargo on board his vessel, and areconsigned to parties in this country, or whether brought in baggage by passengers arriving from the continent or other short voyages, or by passengers from the East or West Indies, or other distant voyages ; and if in baggage, whe ther the proprietors have been allowed to enter or pay duty upon the usual quantity without fine, together with other particulars in reference to the subject, more particularly of an official and departmental character ; and that this practice be duly observed from the present time accordingly. It may be observed that, according to sanctioned and established regulation, passengers arriving from abroad, having a quantity of cigars, being their surplus private stores, re maining unconsumed, are permitted, on their arrival in this country, to clear them for their private use, on payment of the proper duty due thereon, and on payment of a certain regulated fine, when exceeding the spe c ifi e d perm i tted quan tities, viz., under 31b., when arriving from the continent of Europe, and. not exceeding 71b. when coming from the Indies or other distant parts of the globe, no fine being attachable wl:en the total quantity does not in eithe r case excee d t h e allowances specified. if they be unaccompanied and siderable importaece. lessened if they be duly reported by the con signed to a private individual, is le g a a y d oi t as h pdc e maoy p ni assasciidkbeal considerate eoextuunttrdhy" partttbhee a w n e l ioguhutt o fo4 l e b i . s ) captain in his list of cargo, and this order, gdreiraectetirnagnitohuentreo-f re venue o ffi cers to state these matters fully in future, in order TO OIEFoRD.—On Saturday the ofi t that atTe the than izurnt authorities,i Cleesigmy legally a n Tta o tan t s ide b ph e oef r s evtqeour very r b e ce d omn above trip terminated. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen, in the afternoon, and, after partaking of a with the ladies and gentlemen visitors, arrived off Rich mondaarniqyuet, the whole company returned to town in the sump tuous be evening. The whole of the gorgeous barges were subse quently safely moored off the premises of bargeniaster Searle, at Stangate. SUDDEN DEATH OF MAJOR-GENERAL BOARDMAN. On Saturday morning Mr. G. J. Mills, the Deputy -Coroner for the western division of Middlesex, and a respectable jury, assembled in the drawing-room of the house No. 12, Euston place, New-road, to prosecute an investigation into the cir cumstances attending the death of Major-General Boardman, late resident thereof. The deceased gentleman, who had been for many years in the East India service, was in his 75th year. It appeared that for some time p ast t h e deceased was in a declining state of health, and that hi s coachman used to sleep in his room, to attend on him. On th e T hursday night, b or im dearelya-d at on seven Friday o ' c lock on the latt er morning. On a post m orning, he died, f or the servant found mortem examination it was found that the deceased died of a rupture of some vessel in the immediate vicinity of the heart. Verdict accordingly. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A FEBIALE IN RATHBONE EL ‘CE.—information has been forwarded to Mr. Wakley, Coroner for %Vest Middlesex, of the death of a young female, lately living in George-street, St. Giles's, under the following mysterious circumstances: --It appears that on Tuesday evening the deceased visited a friend residing at No. 37, Rathbone-place ; there was a small party at the esta blishment which she joined. The deceased remained until a , and died in a n having gone the Coro ner h as few late h h o o u u r r s , w a t h t e e n r. s h s e o s m u d e d e s ntrlayubgeecaemo conversation v u e n rs w a e t 0 1 A:l.mm° IN THE THAMES.—On S aturday a noties ordereda b oad du ianposctin postmortem suspicion,considerable rtemexamißation. B • was posted near the banks of the Thames in the metropolis, that bathing in the water off the banks of the river would in future be prohibited by the parish authorities, VW tilat dotimtragj AMR ati 1191 1 M Wttatt 7:4 04411 W, 46. ..........—„„,,,..„,„„„,„,..... SUGAR DUTIES. A MODERN JACK SHEPPARD. The following is an outline of the Government Bill for (From the C or k Constitution of Tuesday:) granting certain duti es on sugar and molasses : Donoghue, alias G reen , convicted last assizes of rob- The preambl e , a f ter rec i t i ng the Act Bth and 9th bing the North Roma n C at h olic Chapel, in this city, the two of the communion plat e , an d who escaped with two Viet., c. 5, and temporary Act s of th e p resen t session, proceeds :—And wherea s it i s expe di ent t h at ict the said duties s h ou ld b e repealed, and that other duties other prisoners from th e Smithfield convict some time since, was arr es t e d on Fri depot day at should be rais e d an d l ev i e d i n l i eu thereof, we, your Kilwor th. Donoghue, after hi s conviction, and Majesty's mo s t d u tif u l an d l oya l subjects, the Commons of the United Ki ng d om o f G reat Britain and Ireland, in when leaving the dock, de c l are d w i t h an oath, that Parliament assembl e d, d o th ere b y most humbly beseech he would tak e th e lif e o f th e p r i nc i pa l witness against your Majesty, that it ma y b e enacte d , &c. him, a man livi ng i u th e North-main-st reet , of the name of Maho n y, b et t er k nown b y t h e n i ck-name of By clause 1 the for mer Acts are repealed, and the Buck Ned.' Donoghue's account of his escape new proposed d u ti es ( w hi c h h ave already been given in contains some curio us i nc id en t s . H e says that he these columns) are se t f or th i n d eta il i n the first and second clauses. offered to effect th e escape o f hi s two associates— M`Auliffe, who was conv i cte d at t h e same ass i zes for Clause 3 declares that h er M a j esty may a l low the importation of sugar an d mo l asses f rom Brit i sh posses- violation, and a m an conv i cted at the Armagh Assize, lions they pl e d ge d t h emselves to aid him in mur sions withi n th e E ast I n di a Company ' s charter in which daring Buck Ned. Th e consp i racy to murder having the importation of for e i gn sugar i s proh ibi ted at the lower rates of duty. Clause 4 pro v id es suc h sugar an d molasses are to be and their liberty. Thi s occupied over a fortnight, entered at the l ower rate of duty, upon the conditions on and with the assi s ta nce o f a rope, he lowered down, which Ben ga l sugar was admissible under 6th and 7th i been entered into, D onog h ue set to work to gain his his •ac complices into an outer yard, from which they Will. 4, c. 26. escaped over a wa ll an d got i nto the manger of a stable. As soon as he put himself out through the window, the Collection of Duties—That the several duties by this rope slipped, and he fell from the third story, and came Act imposed shall be imder the management of the Coin- on his head on th e groun d . The fall drew the attention missioners of her M a j esty ' s C ustoms, and shall be ascOr- of a man out s id e , w h o arrested Donoghue, as soon as he twined, rai se d, l ev i e d , collected, paid, recovered, and a outer' wall, and p u t hi m i nto a h ouse, and plied or approp r i a t e d un d er the provisions of an A ct got over an locked the do or on hi m. T he man immediately went to passed in the thi r d an d f ourth years of his late Majesty King Willi am IV ., and of any other Act or Acts in give intimation a t t h e pr i son, b ut before his return Do force relatin g t o t h e C ustoms. noghue had escaped th roug h t h e roof. Re then joined his accomplices in the man ger , w h ere t h ey concealed them li,y clause 6 it i s enacted that proof of origin m a y b e required, and c l ause 7 requires the Commissioners of 1 selves until a late hour that night. They then went down to the i'corth-wall, where they remained in a house for Customs to provide standard samples of white cloye d three days, until Donogh. had sugar. - t§. Orders in Council to be published. 9. Orders in Council may be revoked. 10. Copies of Orders in Council to be laid before Parliament. 11. Act may be amended this session. d from the fall. They then came on to Kilkenny, and recovere went to the house of a priest, where they represented themselves as pau pers from a workhouse, as they had the convict dresses on them, and Donoghue being a cabinet-maker by trade, remained in the house until he had made two dressing tables for the priest. The money he got for this work enabl e d th em to cont i nue their journey into Carlow. Here Donoghue knocked a man down at night, and was arrested by the watchman and taken to the watch•house, Here he saw the placard posted up de scribing his person, and offering a reward of 501. for his apprehension, but even here his cleverness, though in the convict uniform, did not escape him, and he told such a tale, as got him his discharge be fore he had been an hour in custody. The three fellows then set off to Kilworth, on their way to Cork, and Donoghue went into the town to purchase bread, and there met an old accomplice in robberies, * fellow of the name of Callaghan, who had just bees discharged from C or k gao l . Donoghue went into a baker's shop, and while in the act of purchasing, Calla ghan endeavoured to give information to a policeman,_ named M'Dermott , wh o h a d b een stat i oned in Cork. M'Dermott immediately proceeded to the house, but before he entered he was perceived by Donoghue, who rushed into the back yard, scaled the wall, and made through the fields. He was, however, quickly followed by the constable, who arrested him. Donoghue was lodged in our county gaol on Saturday. It is supposed that the other convicts are still in Kilworth mountain. T - B, WILL OF LOUIS BONAPARTE, EX-KING OF HOLLAND. The will of Louis Bonaparte, ex-King of Holland, was opened at Florence, on the 26th of July, the day after his de mise. We have been favoured with the following details:— After recommending his soul to the Almighty, he ex. presses the wish that his remains should be sent to St. Leu, near Paris, to be near those of his father, Charles Bona parte, and of his eld es t son , w h o di e d in olland in 1807. He wishes the remains of his second son, who died in Italy in 1831, to be also brought to the same place, and he appro priates a sum of 1,40 W. to the erection of a monument. I have, says he, borne the name of that village for forty years, and I liked it better than any other place. He makes a present to the municipal body at Amsterdam of all the property he formerly possessed in Holland, that the income arising from it may relieve the misfortunes occa sioned every year by the inundation. He bequeaths to the poor of Florence a rather considerable sum. To his Imperial Highness the Grand Duke of Tuscany the colossal bust, representing the Emperor Napoleon, by the celebrated Canova. He desires the Grand Duke to accept it as a token of gratitude for the hospitality he has received in his States. To the Grand Duchess he bequeathes a beau tiful vase of Porcelain de Rms. To each of the four scvurs de charite of the hospital of St. Leu, in France, an annual pension of 4/. To the poor of Civitanova, 100/. To several poor of Florence, several pensions. To his brother, Jerome Bonaparte, Prince of Montfort, his box at the theatre of Florence, a property valued at 2,4001. To his nephew, Napoleon, son of Prince de Montfort, a beautiful diamond. To his second nephew, Jerome, a souvenir of a similar kind. To Princess Mathilde Demidoff, a parure in rubies and dia monds, le ft to him by his mothers Toll nephew, Don Louis, son to Prince Canino, his beau tiful Villa de Montughi, with furniture and adjacent lands, valued at 8,000/. To his ward, Francesco Castelvecchio, a sum of 6,0001. After making a few other legacies of less importance, to all his servants and executors, he adds:— s " I bequeath the remainder of my property (my Palace at Florence, the great estate of Civita .Nova, all real property), furniture, claims, and, in short, all that will form my property at the time of my death (except what has been bequeathed by me as above stated), to my heir, Napoleon Louis, my only surviving son, to whom I bequeath also, as a particular token of my paternal affection, my Dunkerque, placed in my library, with all the decorations and souvenirs it contains; and as a still more particular mark of affection, I bequeath to him the different objects sent to me from St. Helena, which have be longed to the Emperor Napoleon, and which are placed in a box made for that purpose." Florence, Dec. 1, 1845.—Post. - ICE BATHS AND WASHROUSER IN GEORGE-STREET I.4AMPSTDAD-ItOAD.-This establishment was in full operation all last week. The baths, though on Monday, being the first day, they were opened at eight in the morning, have on every day since been opened at five, and closed at nine at night. The women's baths are opened at six o'clock in the morning, and closed at eight at night. The number of men who bathed during the week was rather above 3,000, being an average of 500 per day, and the number of women was about 240, or on an average 40 per day. About 180 women made use of the washhouses, the daily average being 30. In the washing de partment there was a great daily increase, there being but 5 washers on the first day (Monday). Yesterday (Sunday) the men 'a baths only were opened ; they remained open fur two hours (from BIZ 10 the morning till eight), and were used in that time by 142 person.S. On no day have the baths bden found sufficient to give accommoda tion to all who required it ; and on Saturday night more than 100 persons, being unable to gain admission, went way disappointed after the place was closed. Every bath being emptied and well cleaned and scrubbed after each occupant has left, a number of men are kept constantly at work, and a larger number might be employed if a few more baths were built, as indeed there is no doubt there will be. The plunging bath-remains incompleted, the contractor having failed to make the bottom sound enough to hold water. This, we understand, will shortly be remedied. INCENDIARY FIRES.—The town of Soham is still under the baleful influence of the incendiary spirit. On Friday night last, about half-past nine o'clock, two respectable youths, going into an alley at the back of Pratt-street, where there is a large assem blage of thatched buildingd, saw the corner. of a barn, belonging to Mr. Cooper, suddenly burst into flame. They immediately hastened to the spot, and with great presence of mind tore up some potato tops, with which they succeeded in beating out the lire. On exa mination, It proved that some combustibles had been thrust into the thatch. There was corn in the barn, and also in some of those ad joining, and haystacks very near. The diabolical author of these vile attempts is still ,undiscovered, but his time will come, if human eye do not discern him.-Bury Post. THE SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY.—RAMSGATE, AUG. $.-The South-Eastern and Continental Steam Company's packet the Princess Maud left this harbour this morning at seven mhZdel past eight o'clock for Ostend, with 58 passengers and the Queen t;.T the Belgians, belonging to the same company, arrived from Ostend' at ten minutes past tour o'clock this afternoon, with 42 passengers and 1 carriage.-FoLgeSTONE.-The Prince Ernest arrived at this port from Boulogne this morning at 25 minutes past 11 o'clock, with 90 passengers and 1 carriage ; and at 55 minutes past 11 o'clock the Queen of the French, belonging to the same company, left this .intr bour for Boulogne, with 147 passengers. On Saturday evening the manufactory of Mr. F. Robinson, cabinet-maker, No. 11, Bond-place, Temple-street, Hack , - ney-road, was burnt down. Several adjoining houses were also seri ously injured, and the loss of property was considerable. The origin of the fire was not ascertained. MILITARY FLOGGING. TO THE EDITOR OF 7'HE SUN. Sin,—ln the numerous letters which have been written on military punishments, and in the editorial comments upon this painful subject, no credit has been given to a mi litary officer of high rank, who, many years since, nearly abolished this degrading and disgusting discipline in the Indian army. I allude to Lord Combermere, who was Commander-in-Chief in India, and who issued the fol lowing general order on the 19th of March, 1827 : " General Order by the Right Honourable the Comm ander-in- Chief. " Head Quarters Calcutta, March 19, 1827. "The Commander-in-Chi e f is satisfied, from the quiet and orderly habits of the native soldiers, that it can very seldom be necessary to inflict on them the punishment of flogging, while it may be almost entirely abolished with great advantage to their character and feelings. " His Excellency therefore is pleased to direct, that no native soldier shall in future be subjected to corporal punishment, except for the crime of stealing, marauding, or gross insubordination, where the individuals are deemed unworthy to continue in the ranks of the army." The general order then directs that the proceedings of all courts-martial be referred to the general officer commanding the division, and if the punishment be not remitted, the soldier to be discharged from the service. THE " CUNNiN43WORKMAN'S " REWARD..—At the recent Gloucester meeting of the Archaeological Association, as re• ported in the Builder. Mr. Farmer Dukes, F.S.A., in submitting att account of the ancient baronial mansion of Plaish, Salop, built In the 16th century, stated that the owner, a judge, inquired at the time he was building it for an artisan who could execute the ornamental chimney shafts, and was told that he had himself just condemned to death the only man In the neighbourhood who could construct them. Then, said the judge, he shall do my chimneys first. And accordingly Hie mining workman was respited pro. tem., executed the chimneys, and was theft hung. FIRE AT THE MORNING CitnoNicLE OFFlCE.—Yes terday afternoon, about four o'clock, whilst Hirst, the parish engineer, was passing the Morning Chronicle office, hi the Strand, he perceived, smoke issuing through the Iron gratings of the machine•room, which convinced him that something wrong had happened within. Without delay he raised an alarm and sent for the engines. With all possible expedition the several brigade engines and those of the parish attended. The firemen then found that a piece of timber skirting, used for parting off the coals from the furnace of the engine, had ftom some cause become ignited, and that the fire had communicated with some of the coals In the same cellar. Owing to the density of the smoke, the firemen for sometime were unable to touch the exact seat. of the fire, but by opening the cellar grating in the pavement, a branch from the plug in the street was inserted, and the water was allowed to flow beneath, and by that means the fire was got out by five o'clock. The damage done Is fortunately Inconsiderable. Being a military surgeon, I felt a painful interest on this subject, and it is about thirty years since I first directed the attention of military offieers to the inefficacy and injurious consequences arising from the revolting and degrading punishment. It may be an open .ques tion whether it may be necessary on actual service, in time of war, but it certainly never can be necessary during the time of peace. In conclusion, I would beg to refer to the admirable letters of the late Lord Collingweod on the subject of corporal punishments, to which he had a most decided aversion and objection ; and his wise and humane policy was confirmed by the result of many years' ex perience. Your most obedient servant, August 6, 1846. T. E. B. THE MURDERS AT BARNARD CASTLE.-Ihe -- inYCSti• gallon of the charge against George Barker, Thomas B. Rahn, and Breckin, all young men, charged for the murder of a man and woman in 1845 (under circumstances detailed in a former paper), has been prolonged, and remains unconcluded in consequence of its being necessary to have an order front the Home Secretary for the removal of Breekin, now in Durham Gaol, before the magistrates. The girl Humphrey has told her strange and hot rible story ; and her evidence has been strengthened by the singular fact that, subsequent to the murder, the rest of Barker was so disquieted that the lad who slept with him whilst In farm service, at the close of last year, gave up his employment because his master would not provide Barker With anothor lodging. It was also proved before the justices that, at the Inquest on Yates's body, a mark of violence was visible on the face, which must have been inflicted before death ; and that when Yates's body was found, Barker exclaimed, " That Yates will tell no more tales about me." Maine was taken into custody by two pollee officers during the night, and he said, " If they had not got him In bed, blood would have been shed before they had got him away." As to the charge itself, lie malutahis a dogged silence. Barker, on reading the warrant over, seemed considerably agitated, and ob served, it wcs all right, he knew where that came from. Breekin, on toeing Informed in Durham Gaol of the offence imputed to him, denied all knowledge of the affair. EMIGRATION.—On Wednesday afternoon the Batavier, Dutch steam ship, from Rotterdam, came into the river with 340 German emigrants, who intend to emigrate to the United States. They are an instalment of the 80,000 emigrating from the German States during the present year. YestertLy morning they proceeded by a special train from London to Liverpool, for the purpose of embarking on board an Ameri canship bound to New York. DEATH BY LIGHTNING.—On Monday morning, at Langton Matravers, about five o'clock, the wife of a quarrier, named Ben&ld, being alarmed at the weather, got o ut o f b e d and opened the door of her room, and whilst standing on the landing-place the lightning descended by the chimney into the room, shivering the fireplace, mantelpiece, and the side of the bed which the woman had just left; the woman was then struck by it and killed on the spot, the electric fluid thence descended to the room below and scattered the contents of a cupboard about the place. The poor woman's husband, who was lying on the opposite side of the bed from that which his wife had just quitted, was uninjured. An inquest was held on the body the same day, before Stephen Bennett, Esq., the Coroner, when a verdict in accordance with the circum stances was returned. So violent a storm has not visited this neighbourhood for many years.—Poole Herald. AEROSTATION.—ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT.—THE REY. D. NIIIILL AGAIN.—Mr. Green, the celebrated aero naut, visited our town this week for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements to ascend in his balloon, or, in other words, to provide a proper place near the gasometer for inflating it; but we are sorry to say that it is expected the inhabitants will lose the sight through our vicar again "striking across." The facts are simply the following:— An application was made to Gabriel Poole, Esq., for the use of a field near the gasometer (this field adjoins the Rev. Vicar's garden and lawn), and it was most cheerfully granted by that gentleman , provided it would not be annoy ing to the Rev. Vicar. Parties waited on the vicar, but he thought fit not to give his consent, adding, we hear, that he should leave his house if such a mob were allowed to assemble near his domicile. A letter was also written by Mr. I George Parker, one of the churchwarden*, to the rev. gentle man, on the subject, respectfully asking him to think better of it, but of no avail; the answer to this letter was couched in terms of a priestly character, consequently Mr. Green left the town, and the thousands who have congregated to wit• ness the sight are vexatiously denied the same ; besides the loss the town will sustain in a monetary point of view is not inconsiderable. Since the above was penned, we are ex tremely happy to say that William Browne, Esq., one of our merchants here, has taken the matter up, and a field has been obtained for the ascent near the Taunton-road. This field is some distance from the gasometer; however, portable pipes are to be laid down, at not a little expense, for the inflation , and the necessary arrangements with Mr. Green will b en tered into accordingly. The day is not as yet fined for tn ascent. May the weather prove propitiou s. — Somerset County Gazette. give evidence at the Exeter Assizes, to relieve the monotony o f k i c k ing their Two limbs of the law, subpomed to heels about the vicinity of the Courts, took a trip by rail way to Teignmouth on Friday last. Two or three causes happening to go off rather unexpectedly, and the case in which the two lawyers were witnesses likely to be heard, the plaintiffs attorney became alarmed, and started the follow ing message by the electric telegraph, "'es.** v , ******— case is called on—witnesses to come up immediately." A policeman was sent in search of the missing parties, and found them indulging in a quiet swim in front of the town. He immediately made signals, but the lawyers being at too great a distance to hear anything, and believing that the policeman was ordering them further away, took no notice of it. The policeman became energetic, making all sorts of gestures, but without effect; at last, as a desperate resource, ho plunged into the sea and followed the parties, and a very pretty race ensued, which at length ended in making his errand known, and the lawyers posted off to Exeter, but found the cause as far off as ever, and they attribute the whole affair to the defendant's attorney, who they say, practised this successful hoax upon them.— Western Times. MR. RowE, THE DRUGGIST.--On Saturday last Mr. Rowe, the druggist, who was acquitted at Devonshire Assizes of a charge of manslaughter, by administering improper medicines, made a triumphal entry into Plymouth, preceded by a band of music, play ing " See the conquering hero comes." Mr. Rowe was in a carriage, of which there were three, and many of his friends appeared to look upon him as a martyr. The Conservative says, great rejoicings took place at Morice Town and in the neighbourhood, on its becoming known that Mr. Rowe was acquitted of the charge of manslaughter, at the Devon Assizes ; and, previous to his return, a subscription had been commenced towards defraying his expenses. The streets and houses in the neighbourhood were decorated with flags and ban ners ; indeed, such was the manifestation of feeling towards him, that for this purpose some of the more humble inhabitants had made use of their tablecloths as an evidence of their desire to follow the example of their wealthier neighbours. A band of music paraded the streets daring the day, and several of his friends went as tar as Ridgway to meet him, others joining in the procession at Plymouth, and accompanied by the band, flags, &c., escorted him to his resi dence in Morice Town, where, on his arrival, Mr. Rowe addressed the assembled multitude in a stateof great excitement. thanking thou for the sympathy they ha 4 evinar3 411 Debar. He was lat 4 CAVAllerrtl.qt".Trn. Sir Robert Peel and Lady Peel and family left town on Friday last, for Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, for the season. DEATH OF SIR PERCEVAL HART DYKE, BART.-- The above venerable baronet died at the advanced age of ninety years, on the 4th inst., at his seat, Lulliugstone Castle, Kent. The deceased was second son of the third baronet, by the daughter of George Horne, Esq., of East Grinstead. Ile was married to a daughter of Robert Jenner. Esq., of Chiselhurst. He succeeded his brother in 1831. The first baronet represented Sussex in Parliament in 1685. The deceased is succeeded In the title and estates by his son, Perceval Hart, Esq. M ILITARY FLOGGING.—On Sunday a penny subscrip tion was set on foot in various parts of the metropolis to purchase the immediate discharge of Private Mathewson, of the 7th Hunan. the flogged witness on the recent coroner's inquest at Hounslow. SECESSION FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT.—The Rev. Mr. Simpson, vicar of Mitcham, after having previously resigned hill living, has been received into the Roman Catholic Church. ELECTION FOR THE. CITY OF CRESTER.—LivERPooL , Aso. B.—The vacancy, caused in the representation of the city of o C f h T es r t e c a r s l , ); ,, t r h e or a of the Noble Lord wit hout wlsroazejednorupto re electionbtlyelhoeillce opposition. At ten o ' clock Lord Town-hall of Chester, amidst p h P* er in lti n aTe n s t ty o 's f I L l o o rd useh ßo or , introd uctory proceedings having loud cheers. The e accompanted by a number of his friends and the been gone through, the Sheriff d Bßth e to m luebilif: ( l. e Ge d rj'l Tf evr( tt e ny 'dnotr o h. f the electors bad a candidate to propene? The Mayor of Chester then rose, and in a few, but complimentary terms. proposed Lord Robert Grosvenor as a tit and proper representative tor the city of Chester. Thomas Dixon, Esq., seconded the nomina tion. The :Sheriff having Inquired whether any other elector had II candidate to propose, and no answer being returned, Lord Robert Grosvenor was declared duly elected. Ills Lordship returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him, and promised, as all gentlemen in a similar situation are sure to do, to look after the Interests of his constituency. A vote of thanks was passed to the Sheriff, and three cheers given for Lord Robert Grosvenor, after which the meant separated. SERIOUS GIG ACClDENT.—Yesterday, a very serious gig accident occurred to a man named James Dann, aged 23 years, a painter, residing at No. 4,Valentia-place, Biackfriars-road. He was endeavouring to stop a spirited horse which had taken fright near Illackfriars-bridge, when he was knocked down, and, bethre he could recover himself, the otr wheel passed over his left arm, which was fractured in a most extensive manner. He was carried to Mr. Viper's, the surgeon, where the injuries were dressed, and after.. wards he was removed to his home, where he now remains in a very e xhausted condition. SUDDEN DEATH AT A BAGATELLE BOARD.-011 Saturday, Mr. W. Carter, the coroner, held an inquest at the AlbiOn Tavern, Rotherhithe, respecting the death of William Morrison. aged 30 years, lately residing in Love-lane, Mill Pond-bridge. The deceased was a clerk, and on Friday evening last was in good health. and whilst amusing himself playing at bagatelle he was suddenly seized with a Rt. He was raised up in an insensible state and car ried to his home, where he was promptly seen by a surgeon, who used every means to restore life, but his services were of no avail. The deceased had died from an attack of apoplexy. The jury re turned a verdict of " Natural death," THE MOORS.—The accounts from the Scotch moors seem favourable for the spartsman ; but we are sorry to hear that birds are both scarce and small on the moors In this neighbourhood. so much so, indeed, that several gentlemen intend postponing the commencement of the seasen until the Ist of September.—Netetafae Chronicle. The Mayor and Corporation of Durham have invited their city representative, Mr. Bright, to a public entertainment. Mr. Dunn, the barrister,, was liberated on bail at late hour on Friday evening. Patrick Mannion received sentence of death, in Gal.' way , on Thursday last, for the murder of Bridget Barrett on the high seas. SPAIN.—MURDER OF SENOR PERPINA.—Senor Per. pins, formerly a member of the Cortes, who was lately seized by bandits, who asked 60,000 francs for his ransom, has been found dead In a well, three leagues from Lerida. It appeared that after having cut his throat, they tied two heavy stones round his waist, and then threw him headlong into a tank, where he was found. It is said that two of the assassins have been captured. The Grand Duke Michael of Russia arrived at Berlin on the 3d. A letter from Rome, of July 16, says, "A picture of Michael Angelo, and another of Raphael, have just been discovered here; the first, representing the placing of Christ in the tomb. and the other the portrait of the celebrated Cardinal del Monte. similar to the fresco in the Vatican. Both works were purchased amongst a number of old, valueless pictures, one by Mr. M'Call. a young Scotch painter, and the other by M. Carden!, a broker," NOTTINGHAM AND LINCOLN ELECTRIC TELF.GRAPEL—.• Mr. Ferguson Joseph inspected this line on Wednesday last , pur scant to his instructions by the spirited directors of the Mid lan4 Railway, for the purpose of erecting an electric tiasgr a _ COd" .s.; municate between Nottingham and the ancient cit7. 4o A rw = l 7 .ppam • l. utility of these instruments become daillymrsi. portioa of and very soon they will be considered _ a n _ railway machinery, as by these means, intraCrino. 7.44.7"''sni.""irjjaTi;6' in a few minutes information can by awaiting the departure The e ontv ba done an niad d ,...... a e r i r . ,L h or t . m f° eflans rmerlY n rrc-- Lremem "f P°6 enced ts and nee t wirea week. ce and the lli N tt tine " — -- tb it Is calculated, that Iliallagrapll IX coa t eeuim mito l c r7;4 lnc rgtr !, • .... ••• N aP s 3!s 3!04 3P , 3314 124 134 li 614 514 37% 4 '4% 34 It.) ,e. c oal° , lleY ° . r Ao . 7a'. p F • I ' ~ s a A ..- 6 4 10 0 10 b 4 ,t .o d, 1. 4 4e ¢ ei c g ef t ; itet"!°l ,I. o o' 3 to •2 6 cal • 1 0 ~a