The Sun. — London, England, 1854-09-19 00:00:00

OPENING OF ST. GEORGES HALL. building, and the ceiling, which is arched, is one of the most splendid specimens of chaste decoration. The 15 shields, duly blazoned, and the gilded stars, are the most striking objects —but one knows not whether most to ad mire the classic character of the designs about the ceiling, or the colouring of pale blue and white and delicate red with which the work is finished. Lrennnoon, Monday.—The long-expected opening of this magnificent specimen a architectural skill and cor porate enterprise took place this morning, under auspices the most favourable. It had been imagined that her Ma jesty would have honoured the ceremony with her pre sence ; but her visit to Balmoral at this period being fixed, the Queen declined the invitation which had been for warded, and the corporate authorities of Liverpool, as sisted by the leading nobility and gentry of the neighbour hood, were thus compelled to take upon themselves the inauguration of this noble hall, which now stands unrivalled in the empire as the masterpiece of its class of human in genuity and perseverance. The throwing open to-day of St. George's Hall is an event which the pages of history alone can truly recognise; it would be quite impossible to convey in mere words the amount of interest which was manifested by all classes of the inhabitants in desiring to exhibit their feelings of ap probation of the course pursued this morning. The de monstration was most complete, and was as satisfactory as could be wished. Nine o'clock was the hour named for the admission of ticket-holders (21s. each, and the pro ceeds to be devoted to the charities); but for a consider able period before that hour the various approaches to the hall were crowded with spectators anxious to wit ness the arrivals. As time wore on the streets adjacent with to the bhildings were densely packed, soldi it vas s the utmost difficulty the carriages were enabled to pro ceed. Flags and banners streamed from the wind t windows on all sides, and occasional festoons and garlands greatly en . hanced the scene, which was of the most animating and interesting description. A large body of police, under the immediate command of Major Greig and other superintendents, was busily en order, and in carry i ng out t h e i r gaged in preserving prop er instructions to prevent pressure, which duty they per formed admirably. The morning was exceedingly fine, and induced large numbers of persons to visit Lives - pool from the surround ing country, but it was much to be regretted that as the afternoon advanced the rain descended, but not in such a quantity as very materially to mar the prcceedings. St. George's Hall is situated on an immense piece of ground in Lime-street, and directly opposite the beautiful station of the London and North-Western Railway. It has been erected by the corporation of Liverpool for the purpose of giving increased facilities for the accomniona „ tion of the courts of assizes, sessions, &c. It was at first intended that the assize courts and St. George's Hall should form two separate and distinct structures, and premiums were offered for separate plans of the assize courts and the hall, in both of which Mr. usury Lonniale Elmes was the successful competitor, cut of seventy-five for' the courts, and eighty-six for the hall. The original design, however, was abandoned, and the architect was directed to remodel his plans, and his de sign was finally, after a great deal of anxious delibera tion, approved of in May, 1841, by the Liverpool town council, and during the same year the foundation-Stone was laid by William Rathbone, Esq., then mayor of Liver pool. The building advanced rapidly, and in Insl was sufficiently advanced to be opened by her gracious Me jesty, daring the mayoralty of Sir John Bent. A short description of this magnificent structure will, we are sure, prove interesting to our readers. The order adopted throughout is Corinthian, at d ar ranged throughout so as to produce the richest poiystyle composition, with a more than ordinary degree of variety and contrast. The northern aspect of the building is semi circular, the columns being eight in number and attaelied. Viewed from the north-east a very striking effect is caused by this projection and the long row of pillars on the eastern facade. The eastern facade (or longer side of the bull ling) is 420 feet long (being 38 feet less than the National Gal lery, Trafalgar-square, London, and much loftier, being (the columns) 45 feet high, and 4 feet 6 inches in diameter. The central colonnade advances 26 feet and extends 200 feet. On either side the subordinate portion of the facade is extremely effective, and a striking contrast has been produced by the introduction of square pillars and pedi ments for statuary on the screen which rises between them. Viewing the building from the south-east another change presents itself, and is perhaps the most commanding view which can be obtained. The entire of the southern entrance, and the whole range of columns on, the eastern facade, come within the range of the eye.' Tho south front is, indeed, a noble design and specimen of art and workmanship, and were it not that the ground sinks to the extent et• 16 feet, the effect would he all that could be desired. To remedy this, however, terrace has been constructed, from which the portic o and its sty bolate (carried onwards to the eastern side) arise. The height from the ground line to the pediment is b 5 feet. 'ln this portico, which recedes 24 feet, there is a double row of massive, lofty pillars, eight in front and four within, and above these is a piece of finely executed and emblematic sculpture and well worthy of careful in spec tion. Tho figures are large and numerous, the weig ht of THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. the whole being over 50 tons. In style the western por- The inauguration ceremony having concluded, the muni tion of the hall differs materially from the other ul'ree. cal performances commenced with the oratorio of the Corresponding with the projecting façade on the e.is tern, " Messiah." Sir Henry Bishop acted as conductor, and side there is a lofty screen, with square Corinthian pli Lars, Dr. Wesley presided at the organ. extending upwards. Inserted in the screen are win lows Judging from this, the first musical performance that has which throw light into the various small apartmenets or taken place in the hall, we have some misgivings as to it , chambers connected with the law courts. The frcuet of fitness for such purposes. Grand and unique as the place St. George's Hall greatly surpasses anything of the :kind certainly is in an architectural point of view, it does not yet attempted in the metropolis ; yet it appears little z core appear well adapted for musical ef f ect. Some of the short than a subordinate portion of the whole when comp; seed comings on this occasion may, however, be accounted fcr with the magnificent eastern façade. Independent o: f its in other ways. beauties of design (of which we have previously spot en), Before proceeding with a detailed notice of the perfor we must say that the latter.has the merit of clearly ex- manes of the oratorio, we will give a few particulars re pressing the general interior arrangement of the IA an ; specting the orchestra and the general musical arrange the advanced colonnade in the centre is 200 feet in leis gth, meats. The principal vocal performers engaged for the and (being raised) forms within an ample sheltered sea sbu- festival are—Madame Clara Novelle, Madame Castellan, latory of 26 feet, corresponding with St. George's 3°. fall, Madame Viardot Garcia, Miss Dolby, Mrs. Lockey, Mrs. which we should say comes between the assize co./arts, Weiss, Signor Gardoni, Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Lockey, and defines itself externally i n th e composi ;Lion, Signor Belletti, Mr. Weiss, and Herr Carl Formes, assisted by being carried up higher than the rest. This by a few of the leading local vocalists. division of the front consists of 15 inner col awns. The band consists of about 100 performers, the Liverpool The interior of the hall measures 169 feet by 75, the-lasi ght Philharmonic Society making up the greater part of the being 82 feet. It is lighted by gallery windows in the number, the remainder being obtained from London and west, and by windows near the roof, in arched recesses ;at other places. The distinguished names of Sainton, Bla the ends. The breadth of the hall is increased to 100: ,:not grove, and Lucas appear in the list of metropolitan en. by ten recesses—five on either side, 12 feet in depth, c on- gagements. Altogether the band may be considered taming five rows of benches. The organ is placed at the an effective one. Tho monster organ seems destined north end, occupying the space between four of the lte. :ty, to take a prominent part in the accompaniments. beautifully polished red granite pillars which support. the Whether this is a judicious arrangement or not is a roof, and nearly fills the entire breadth of the hall. The matter about which people differ. Our own opinion workmanship within the building is massive like 'that is that 'the effect of the intrusion of such a formidable in. without, and the greater part of the carpentry is of hi 1;hly strument, although sometimes productive of grand results, polished oak. At the south there is the Nisi Prins C ! wart is more frequently calculated to smother the voices and to and grand jury room, at the north the Crown Court aa. a a create utter confusion in the general effect. The chorus large concert room, on a level with the noble chamber in numbers 300, comprising 85 trebles, 60 altos, 70 tenors, the centre. There are also court rooms for the duchy of and 85 basses, all of whom are residents in Liverpool. It Lancaster and for the sheriff, and several other apartmet ~te, says much for the choral resources of the town that so including a library. There are three entrances to the *l,l m- fine a body of singers could be got together without did structure, the chief by the south portico, on each ;a de foreign aid. If the effect produced is not always what of which a noble staircase extends to recessed galleries of might be expected, we are convinced the chorus . itself is the great hall. The northern entrance is through an ap; an- not to blame. But Liverpool chorus singing does not ro ment under the semi-circular concert-room, and the t t .ird quire any praise from us. The defects we shall presently entrance is from the eastern facade, opening directly :into complain of grim partly from the general arrangement of the corridor which passes round th© hell. There are six I the orchestra, partly from insufficient rehearsal, and entrances to the ground floor of the hall, three on ei partly, also, we fear, from the conductor himself. The side from the corridors. These are flanked with grey orchestra stands at the north end of the building. Archi granite pillars, on which are hung brass doors of ran u a•k- tecturally considered it must be pronounced an abomi able workmanship, which cost about 2301. each. The: es oat nation. It is of immense width, being carried into the hall is paved with tesselated tiles, manufactured by Ai in- remotest corners of the building on either side. The organ ton. The design is as follows :—The general form cone sts occupies the larger portion of the centre area, whilst the of three circles—the central, which is largest, being ate ;ut band fills up the whole of the centre space immediately at ten feet in diameter, and on each side of this, towards 1 she the front of the organ. The effect of this disposition of ends of the hall, is a smaller circle, which is again sear- the forces is completely to separate the two divisions of rounded by four still smaller, the ends being terminal .ed the chorus, which stand isolated from each other at ex by areas of a similar radius to the large central cir c le. treme points, trebles and altos being on one side, and the These circular compartments are all of them surnmune .ed tenors and basses on the other. Considering the time ne with bands of classical ornament, which intersect at i he cessary for the sound to travel from one extremity to the junction of one circular compartment with the other, aid ;or other, this is a most injudicious arrangement, and much the man ner o f th e guillo c he ornament, uniting the whet >le of the occasional unsteadiness of the chorus may be into one grand design. The field of the floor is a diaper eel attributed to this cause. It must also be conceded that ground-work, of ornamental encaustic tiles, in blue, re d, the appointment of Sir Henry Bishop as conductor was not buff, chocolate, and white ; the diaper is also divided is to the best that might have been made. However distin panels by bands of chocolate tiles, six inches wide, the sir guished as a musician he may be, he is clearly not at heave 'Points of intersection being formed by white tiles, hay j .ng as a conductor of oratorios. We have serious misgivings ;Pd and bl ac k ornament, giving the whole a brilliant :yet as to the success of Elijah and the Last Judgment if per richand chaste effect. In the c e nt re of th e l arge t i res a lar formed under his direction. Much of the unsteadiness and compartment, and immediately in the centre of the fl o or, want of precision in taking up the leads, which we shall is introduced th e Royal arms on a blue ground, a b ou t fi ve presently have occasion, to notice, was clearly owing to feet in diameter, surrounded by a laurel wreath, f `tom which radiates Meer of 16 points, between which ap pear a lack of the requisite assistance on the part of the con. the caduceus of ductor. fee th t is . i s su rroun d e d by a ri . tally We will now proceed briefly to comment upon the lead ornamented border thr ee ; width, bearing t iOl ing points of the performance. Mr. Sims Reeves and Mr. dolphins, and other figures e mblematicof the seas, et Phi ch Lockey divided the tenor solos between them. Both were is again surrounded by bands of rich (slag si- in good voice. The former sang "Comfort ye" in his very cal ornament, appropriate to the enrichm en t s of the 'buil d- best. style, eclipsing, if possible, his former efforts. In ins. In the c entre of the t wo emade circles i s p l aced t h e " Thou shalt dash them" he was equally good. Hr. --- o• arms of Liverpool, eeigns similar to t he Lonkey's rendering of " Behold, and see," was exceedingly Royal arms, and in the centres of the other small circut ar chaste and finely expressed throughout. "Rejoice greatly,' compartments is placed alternately the star of St. G and the thistle, rose, and shamrock, vellicpfroepea.teeed3l.. " Como lento him," and "I know that my Redeemer in liveth," were all harmingly sung by Madame Clara No another form in the diaper. The raised similar design to the diape • platform Is I lid lle ve . Some will no doubt fird fault with the number of with encaustic tiles of a P nels the length a•en cadences introduced into the latter solo, but with the ex ground centre, formed into the ceptinie 'of the addition made to the finale of "Rejoice spaces within the doors by rich inscription s is lish and L a ti n , appropriate to th e nures em . ble - ni a gc;rmebeetliern,s'h' whichmeltts awreasopedencitdoedyleyryinsebriaodustaosbtiee,etnioonne. ?Madame f a t d h a e m se e &c, Vienclot was not at all sttecessful in the alto eolos, "0, of Justice, Temperance, Prudence, Art' Science, and the thou that tallest," and " He was despised," this kind of which are seen above between the pillars rich circular panels, 7 be ar. f q a u il i u t r e e nnsn . ited to her. The first -named solo Opposite to each of the doors are rm • • a deep bl ese are ( c iu b t e te in a g ing in the centre a dolphin in proper colours on ornament. . If it was necessary to allot these pieces ground, surrounded by a rich framework of ornam to a female • voice a organ-gallery he have been , much more judicious selection might In the space immediately under the org made.' a t • by et we are convinced that if efforts crest of th e Prince of Wales is introduced, surrounded 'made male voices competent were to sing the music as the corn laurel wreath, and bands of geometrical and foliated ors ta- poser intended it t o be done might easily b cleat, the whole forming a beautiful panel of about 20 ft .et Miss Dolby's delicionnrendering,of Hesh e l frocured. in diameter; th e pane l s a t eac h of the four corners o f t ho flock," was a striking contrast to theson sjust anoticed.lead his The floor are also richly ornamented, and bear the motto of t Ise bass solos were divided between Herr C arl Formes and Mr. corporation, "Deus nobis line otia fecit." These til eiss ; the former taking " For behold darkness," and cost 4,0001., exclusive of laying down. • ~ The trumpet shall sound;" and the latter, "Thus saith Looking up to the galleries the balustrade is remarkably th a Lord," and " Why do the nati on t , Herr striking. This is composed of black and variegated marble, ti ou c h occasionally coarse in his style, was very ormvs, 'with serpentine slabs at i ntervals. Serpentine is likewise i n b o th solos. Mr. Weiss is now acknowledged to b eff ec ti ve introduced upon the walls. The roof is td b 22 best living oratorio singers e e e supper e y e very • e was Mot is such red. granite pillars of large diameter. Rising above the gc .od voice to-day as we haveheard him ; but, notwithstand capitals, and between the minor arches of the galleries, are i n h thi s , his solos were amongst the most successful D er . 12 emblematic sculptures in bas-relief— w hit e on pale blue, fo -mances of the morning. SOIMe of the choruses 'were extremely beautiful and chaste. Within each of these ten m gni icen tl given, and with delightful precision, i n spite y galleries the work of the ecAlptor er ad ti; iite4 the or tett all dieselyantags. > " .And the glory of the Ldrd;'s In niches between•. the pillars are 20 white marble plinths for statues, and those of Peel and Stephenson are among the first to adorn the hall. _ _ _ The whole apartments are warmed by hot , water pip es , and great attention has been paid to ventilation. In fact, for this and for the wind-chests of the organ, a powerful steam-engine works in the vaults below. The lighting of this gorgeous hail was a subject of some consideration to the committee ; and although we are not aware that a plan similar to that so effectively adopted in the Philharmonic Hall was ever contemplated, the mode selected is very satisfactory, and the design of the burners are in keeping with the architecture. Before each of the ten recesses a gasalier depends from a design in the ceiling, representing the prow of a ship. This projects the burners under the great arch, and produces little shadow, and as the lights range with the capitals of the columns the eye is not distressed with undue brilliancy. The burners are arranged in double circlets. The unrivalled and in some respects unique organ in St. George's Hall also claims attention. The instrument con sists of four rows of keys, and there are 103 stops and 8000 pipes, varying in length from 32 feet to three-eighths of an inch, 10 octaves apart. The grand source of the wind is from two immense bellows, each having three feeders, placed in the vaults below the floor of the hall. These are blown by a steam engine, consisting of a pair of oscillating cylinders. There are, besides, 12 other bellows or reservoirs, each giving its own appropriate pressure of air to those stops or pipes which it supplies. The concert-room, at the north end of the building, is horse-shoe shaped, and elegantly fitted up ; the boxes run ning round being very handsome. The approaches to St. George's Hall have been designed by Mr. cockerell, and have been the subject of unfavour able criticism. A low stone balustrade, of very fine work manship, is carried along the line of pavement, with high red granite polished pillars, introduced for swinging the gates. The effect of the rod granite and the sand-stone— the massive pillars and the light balustrade - the height of the former and the lowness of the latter, is somewhat in congruous, unless a railway iS intended to be placed on the balustrade. (For this description we are indebted to " The Stranger's Vade Mecum ; or, Liverpool Described.") THE INAUGURATION. As eleven o'clock approached, the arrivals of carriages, filled with elegantly-dressed ladies and gentlemen, became more numerous than at any other period of the morning, but as every seat had been numbered no difficulty could. be experienced in obtaining proper places. There bad been upwards of 2,000 tickets disposed of and balloted for the ground floor, but the arrangements which had been made being so perfect not the slightest confusion was ob served. The orchestra was entirely filled with vocalists, the number in all being 400 performers. They were ranged on elevated seats, rising on both siths nearly to the ceil ing. Sir H. Bishop was the conductor. About a quarter to eleven o'clock, Madame Clara Novell°, Madame Castel lon, and Herr Formes took their seats in front of the band; they were shorty afterwards followed by Sir IL Bishop, andlir. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Weiss, all of whom were loudly cheered. The splendid statues of Sir R. Peel and Stephenson were then uncovered, and much cheering was the result. The mace-bearers then appeared at the grand entrance, followed by the worshipful the mayor, J. B. Lloyd, Esq., with whom was the Earl of Sefton, in the uniform of Lord- Lieutenant of the county palatine ; T. B. Horsfall, Esq., M.P., W. Brown, Esq., M.P., the Lord Bishop of Chester, the Town-clerk, T. Shnttleworth, Esq. ; the Recorder, G. Henderson, Esq., clerk of the peace, &c. ; together with the aldermen and councillors of the borough. On their arrival Dr. S. Wesley, who presided at the organ, played " God save the Queen," Mr. Sims Reeves and Madame No vell° taking the solos. The effect was thrilling. . On the conclusion of the anthem a very impressive prayer was offered up by the Lord Bishop of Chester, in. yoking the blessing of Providence upon the hall, praying that justice should be administered fairly, at the same time tempered with mercy, and that under its roof arts and science should be fostered and encouraged. At the termination of the prayer, The Mayor, in a loud tone, said—ln the name of the mayor, aldermen, and corporation of this ancient and loyal borough, I proclaim this hall now open, and hereafter all public meetings convened by the mayor will - be held here. The hall will also be used for other public purposes upon the sanction of the council of the borough. This concluded the proceedings of tho inauguration. we like sheep," " Hallelujah," and "Worthy is the Lamb," were particularly remarkable. The trebles got astray in " His yoke is easy," and the quartet, " Since by man," was almost a break down, occa sioning a false start in the chorus which immediately fol lowed it. We doubt whether the singers were much to blame in any of these instances. A most discreditable exhibition took place at the com mencement of " Worthy is the Lamb." Instead of the entire audience standing up in reverential attention during the performance of this the most sublime of all finales, there was a general move on the part of several hundreds of people in the body of the hall, and before the close of the performance the bad example was followed by fully half of the audience. We doubt whether any place but Liverpool could have produced such a spectacle at such a time. If this be the " fashion" at that place, the sooner a more de corous custom is introduced the better. TEE REGISTRATIONS. MIDDLESEX. Mr. Shadwell held his court yesterday at the Black Dog, Bedfont, to revise the lists for the parishes and places within the polling district of Bedfont. Mr. T. Alley Jones and Mr. Davis severally attended for the Conservatives and Radicals. In the Bedfont list the name of Sidney Smith, the re doubted champion of the City registration, was objected to as "dead." On inquiry it turned out that Mrs. Smith had died, and the property was left to that lady's sister, and on this ground the overseers thought proper to put " dead" against Mr. Smith's name. The Barrister said it was clear that the ground of ob jection on the part of the overseers was wrong, and he therefore refused to erase the name of Mr. Sidney Smith. The name of John Palmer, of Berner's Hotel, who claimed in right of two cottages and ground, situate near the Green Man, Hatton, was objected to by the agents on both sides, the description of, the property being unintelligible.—Claim erased. In the Cranliourn list no case arose of any interest. In Hampton there were only a few objections by overseers, and none by third parties. In Hampton Wick and Hanworth no objections occurred worth notice. In Harlington list the names of Shadrack and Thomas Philp were objected to by Mr. T. A. Jones, and the names were expunged for want of proof as to the man ner in which the property had been devised, the will of the father not being produced. The names of Richard and John Philp were also expunged. In Harmonds worth there was one overseer's objection, and none by third parties: In Laleham, Littleton, Staines, and Stanwell there were a few objections by overseers, and two or three by third parties, which were sustained. In Sunbury, Ashford, and Feitharn there were no objec tions by third parties. The Barrister asked- the overseer of Feltharn why he was not in attendance at the proper hour' To which the innocent rustic replied he was very sorry, but it was through a mistake. It was said, "The nearer the Gospel the farther from God." And KO it was in this case, for he was the nearest to the Black Dog, and hal actually seen the learned gentleman arrive. He was very sorry ; but — The learned barrister here reproved the levity and im proper conduct. of the overseer, who, having received his expenses, departed with his dog Toby. in Shepperton and Teddington no objections were raised by third parties. ' The overseer for Teddington not having appeared till the court was over, the Revising Barrister mulcted him of 10.3. and his expenses, leaving him 78. C-i. to pay his costs, and telling Linn he ought to consider himself well off to get 7s. Gd. Mr. Trot, who is "parish clerk and sexton" there, under similar circumstances was fined to an equal amount. The Barrister will hold his court this day at the Castle Inn, Brentford, where a large amount of business stands for consideration, and some warm disputes are likely to arise in reference to claimants who are shareholders in freehold land societies, &c. CITY OF LONDON. Yesterday Mr. T. Y. M`Christie, the barrister ap pointed to revise the list of persons entitled to vote for members of Parliament for the City of London, held his court at Guildhall. Mr. Sidney Smith and Mr. Ledger attended on behalf of the Liberal interest ; no agent appeared to watch the proceedings on behalf of the Conservatives. The number of objections put forward by the Liberals amounted to 511, and claims to 66 ; no claims or objec- tions were entered on behalf of the Conservative interest. The number of names which appear in the new list not contained in the hat of last sear amounted to 2,451, apd the number of names contained in last year's list which are struck out of the new list to 1,968. The Court was occupied during the whole day in re vising the list of voters belonging to the different livery companies, and nothing of interest transpired. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S-YESTERDAY. THE ST. LEGER SETTLING. Several circumstances combined to give the recent meeting at Doncaster extraordinary notoriety. The disgraceful scene which occurred immediately after the race.for the Doncaster Stakes on Friday can never be forgotten by those who witnessed it. A severe blow was inflicted on the vital interests of the turf, and in' justice to the sporting community it is to be hoped that the case will be forthwith thoroughly investigated by the proper authorities. 1 - The business of the settling was resumed to-day, but the attendance of members was remarkably scanty, and money was evidently very "tight." Amongst the written announcements that were posted over the mantelpiece there was one strikingly signifi cant—it was to the effect that an " attempt" would be made to settle the accounts of some five or six gentle men whose names were appended to the notice. Many balances stand over, but as no important defal cations have occurred, hopes are entertained that after a little breathing time all liabilities will be fully dis charged. The result of the race for the St. Leger was alike un favourable to the public and the "gentlemen sports men," whose confidence in Scott's lot increased in pro portion as the hour of starting drew near. Of course the large majority of bookmakers have balances on the right side, but there are very few who may be termed great winners. The principal are Mr. Davis, who saved the Knight of St. George to do battle for him against the favourites ; Mr. Morris, the owner of the Knight ; Mr. Warrington, "Mr. S. Bell, and two or three others connected with the stable. The betting which took place towards the close of the afternoon requires little comment. The chief outlay was on Muscovite for the Cesarewitch Stakes. The odds quoted were tAken, in the aggregate, to 3001. The other horses named below were backed for only small sums, CLOSING PRICES. CESAREWITCIT. 12 to 1 agst Muscovite (taken). 100 to 1 agst Balrownie (taken, 200 to 14 also laid). 15 to 1 agst D. 0. (taken). 20 to 1 agst Kidnapper (taken). 20 to 1 agst Burlington (taken). 20 to 1 agst Indian Warrior (taken). 25 to 1 agst Star of Surray (taken). 25 to 1 agst Poodle (taken). 25 to 1 agst Exact (taken). 25 to 1 agst Scherz (take 30 to 1). 30 to 1 agst Joe Miller (taken). 1000 to 15 agst Knight of St. George (taken). CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES. 15 to 1 agst Early Bird (taken). 20 to Lagst Burlington (25 to 1 also laid). 20 to 1 agst Monie Moses (taken). 25 to 1 agst The Deformed (taken). 50 to 1 agst Knight of St. George (taken). 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Eeing of the same colour as the skin, is not perceptible ; it enables deaf persons to hear distinctly at church and at public assemblies ; the unpleasant sensation of singing noises iu the eacrs is entirely removed ; and it affords all the assist . 111?ce that possibly mkt be desired,-39, Albemarle-street,.L,lceadWy. Observe- opposite the York Hotel. . , CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT—Sept. 18. John Ainstie Penson, 20, a respectable-looking young man, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with stealing bank notes of the value of 600/., the property cf his employers, Thomas Gabriel and others. The Recorder sentenced the prisoner to be kept to hard labour for twelve months. Shortly after this case had been disposed of the Court was thrown into a state of the greatest excitement by an incident of the most extraordinary character. An elderly person, of most respectable appearance, who had been sitting on the seat under the judge's bench, deliberately got up and walked to the counsels' table, and, placing himself close to Mr. Giffard, who was the first gentle. man on the seat, he said, in an earnest and solemn tone, " Do you remember Cardiff ?" and at the same time placed the muzzle of a pistol close to his cheek and pulled the trigger. The weapon exploded with a slight report, and, from what was afterwards discovered, it appeared that the bullet which it had contained had dropped from the barrel. The powder being thus scattered, the fatal intention was frustrated, and the effect of the discharge was merely to occasion a slight injury to the cheek of the learned gentleman who had been made the subject of so deadly an attack. For an instant the Court was almost paralysed, but there were speedy cries to seize the p irty, and Russell, one of the City detective policemen, and Rutland, who is an officer attached to the corporation, seized the prisoner. Mr Sheriff Wallis at once directed that he should be searched to see if he had any other deadly weapons about his person ; and the prisoner, with g r ea t coolness, exclaimed, "Yes ; I have another pistol," and added, "It is loaded," at the same time taking a pistol from his breast pocket, and hai.ding it tc L the officers ; and upon its being examined it was found to be loaded with ball. The escape of Mr. Giffard was most miraculous ; for if this second weapon had been used instead of the other, some deadly injury, if not loss of life, must necessarily have been the consequence. When he had reeovareci himself sufficiently he looked at his assailant, and was astonished to find that he was an utter stranger. The prisoner, who exhibited the utmost composure, but whose appearance gave strong manifestations of insanity, was then removed to the sheriff's parlour, and Mr. Alderman Finnis and Sir John Musgrove at once proceeded there to take the necessary depositions. The prisoner gave his name as Hugh Pollard Willoughby, and said he was the brother of Sir Henry Willoughby, and that he was a clergyman, and resided at Oxford. Upon hie being searched, a gold watch and chain, 51. in gold, 12s. in silver, and four keys were found upon him. The prisoner expre sse d a d es i re to have the assistance of a gentleman of the bar, and upti Mr. Sheriff Wire ask ing him the name of the gentleman whom he wished to be present, he first mentioned Mr. Clarkson, and on being told that that gentleman had left the court, he named Mr. Bodkin, and then Mr. Ballanthie. lle was informed that those gentlemen had also gone away, but it turned out that Mr. Clarkson had not left the building, and lie shortly afterwards entered the room, aril upon his making an application to that effect the prisoner was permitted to retire in the charge of an officer, and an opportunity was afforded him to have a private conference with the learned gen tleman. In the course of a few minutes the prisoner was brought back, and Mr. Clarkson then, alLircssing the presiding alderman, said he believed there was no doubt that the prisoner had truly represented himself to be a clergyman, and, that he was a man of family. He was not aware what course the magistrates might think it right to adopt under such extraordinary and exciting circumstances, but he said he would venture to suggest that tho most advisable course to be taken was, to have formal proof given in connection with the charge against the prisoner, and then postpone any further inquiry to a future day. Mr. Alderman Finnis said that he and Sir John Mils. grove had considered what steps were the best to take, and they had agreed upon the course suggested by the learned counsel. Mr. Clark then took down briefly the depositions of the witnesses Russell and Rutland, and also the evi dence of a gentleman named Hall, who was in the court at the time of the extraordinary occurrence. Mr. Lilley, the barrister, who was sittin g next to Mr. Giff ar d the time the pistol was discharged, was likewise examined, and he stated that a portion of the exploded percussion cap struck him in the face. It should be stated that, at the commencement of the proceedings, Mr. Clarkson intimated that the assistance of an attorney would be requisite to obtain the necesary instructions, and Mr. Wontner consented to act in that capacity for the prisoner. Mr. Clarkson, when the necessary evidence had been taken, addressed the bench, and said they would of course anticipate that, whatever might ultimately be urged as matter of defence, he should not attempt to give any answer •at present. He inquired to what day the further hearing of the case would be postponed ? Alderman Finnis said he should propose to adjourn the inquiry for a week ; but upon Mr. Clarkson stating that Saturday would be a more convenient day for him than Monday, the beach consented to that day being fixed for the further hearing. A warrant for - the commitment of the prisoner to Newgate was then made out, and he was removed in custody. POLICE INT ZL LIG ENCE. GIIILDUALL.—An adjournment of this court was held at the Justice-hall, Session-house, Old Bailey, when the Rev. Hug.' Pollard Willoughby was charged before Alderman Finnis and Sir John Musgrove with felo niously and maliciously shooting at and discharging a loaded pistol at Mr. Hardinge S. Ginrd, barrister-at law, with intent to murder him. Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Wire was in attendance, and Mr. Parry, Mr. Sleigh, Mr. Cooper, and other members of the bar were present. Mr. • Clark, the clerk of the arraigns, took the depo• sitions. Mr. Clarkson, instructed by Mr. Wontner, conducted the defence of the prisoner, who appeared to be about 50 years of age, and exhibited not the slightest concern at the position in which he was placed. The following was the evidence taken : Police-sergeant Rutland, of the City force, said—l was present in the Old Court, Old Bailey, this afternoon, when I saw the prisoner fire a pistol at Mr. Giffard, who was sitting at the table usually occupied by barristers. I immediately got up to seize the prisoner, when Rus sell, the police-constable, laid hold of him. The prisoner said, " I have another pistol, which is loaded." George Russell, of the detective force, said—l was in court when the pistol was d;scharged. I immediately rushed upon the prisoner and secured him ; after which I asked him if he had another pistol about him, and he said he had. I took it from his coat pocket, and he told me it was loaded. It is a similar pistol to the ono pro duced, and had a percussion cap on the nipple. I searched him and found only 5/. in gold, 12s. Gd. in silver, and,sld. in copper, a port-monnaie, and a gold watch and chain. James Tarbutt Hall said—l took the pistol from the last witness. It appears to be loaded; Mr. Samuel Lilley said—l am a barrister, and was present in the court when the pistol was fired. I saw the prisoner present something at the head of Mr. Gif fard, who was sitting next to me, and immediately after wards heard an explosion, and felt something strike me on the side of the cheek. I jumped from my seat and saw a pistol like the one produced in the prisoner's hand. When he fired it, he said to Mr. Giffard, "Do you re member Cardiff ?" The prisoner was instantly seized. I observed that Mr. Giffard's face was blackened appa rently by the powder, and his cheek swollen, and a slight abrasion of the skin. Mr. Clarkson said, as only sufficient evidence had been taken to justify the detention of the prisoner, he should recommend his client to offer no objection to the usual course being taken, and to reserve any observations he might have to offer for another opportunity. Mr. Alderman Finnis asked if the bullet bad been found, and by whom, as it was important to show how the pistol was loaded Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Wire said the bullet as well as the pistols were all carefully sealed up, and would be forthcoming at the next examination. The City Solicitor said he was in possession of all the necessary information, as well as the names of the wit nesses that would be required to prove the fact of the pistol having been loaded with ball. The prisoner was then remanded to be brought up to this court for further examination, and was accordingly consigned to the care of the keeper of Newgate in the interim. The prisoner displayed great calmness of demeanour throughout, and at the termination of the proceedings applied to have his watch restored to him. Mr. Clarkson said his property would be delivered up to him at the proper time. The prisoner then left the room in company with the officers of the prison, and such was his self-possession that he turned b . ack to remind one of the officers to bring his umbrella after him, SOIYTHWARK.--George Cole, a labourer, about 30 years of age, was brought before Mr. A'Beckett, charged ith,stealinq a bundle Cif clothes, the property of George rah, under the following circumstances : The prosecutor stated that he was a corn porter, and resided in Hartford-place, Bermondsey. He had been married to his wife about two years, but about a month ago he Was compelled to leave her on account of her improper conduct. On Saturday last he saw her in Bermondsey-street, and as soon as the latter saw him she placed a bundle in his hand, with which he ran away. Witness pursued the prisoner and gave him into custody. Mr. A'Beckett—What did you give hire into custody fur ? Prosecutor—For stealing my bundle, sir. Mr. A'Beckett—Did you see him steal it ? Prosecutor—No, I did not, but my wife did. Mr. A'Beckett—Then let the wife come forward. A little swarthy-looking woman, about forty years of .age,• here stepped forward, and stated herself to be Frances Smith, and wife to the prosecutor, whom she -called a "poor miserable fellow." She said she had left her husband for some time, but latterly she returned :to his home to live comfortable. On Saturday nigh, about ten o'clock, she was with her husband in Ber mondsey-street, when she met the prisoner, to whom she gave the bundle. 2Er. ATeekett—Whose bundle was it Wife—The prisoner's, sir. He is the father of my child, and the bundle contained the child's clothing, and my husband had nothing to do with it. The husband here acknowledged that his wife was in the habit of leaving him, and he believed sho had a child by the prisoner, but he was savage when he saw his wife hand him the bundle, therefore he gave him in charge. Mr. A'Beekett said there was no pretence for giving the prisoner into custody for stealing. Prisoner—No, sir, I never stole it. The contents of the bundle belonged to our child—that i', the prosecu= tor's wife and me. (Laughter.) Mr. A'Beekttt—You are discharged. The prisoner th6d left the court in the company of the prosecutor and his wife. HAMMERSAITH.—Patrick Lahee, a costernaonger living in Jenning's-buildings, High-street, Kensington, a narrow passage densely inhabited by the lower order of Irish, was brought before Mr. Paynter, charged wi , h committing a murderous assault upon his wile, Mary Lahee, by cutting her left hand with a chopper, and also with violently assaulting two police constables in the execution of their duty. The wile upon entering the witnese-box refused to be sworn, and said she freely forgave her husband, and did not wish to press the charge against him. The prisoner denied the charge, and said his wife first struck him. The wile, upon bearing that, said she was very sorry she had not told the truth. Mr. Paynter inquired if the wound upon the hand was a severe one ? Serge ant White locked at the woman's hand, and said it appeared to be very seriously injured. Mr. Pay-titer said they would very soon have murder committed if choppers were allowed to be used in that way, and he should remand the prisoner for a week, to have the opinion of the surgeon who dressed the wound as to whether there was any danger or not. The prisoner asked if he could have any bail ? Mr. Paynter said certainly not, and he thought it likely he should send him for trial for the felony. The prisoner was then locked up. WOOLIVICII.—Thomas Culluin, aged 30, master of the barge Mary, running between London and Erith, was placed at the bar before Mr. Traill, for re-examina tion on the charge of vi9lating the person of Isabella Elizabeth Neale, aged 16, the daughter of the proprietor of the Pier Hotel Tap at Erith. Mr. Robinson, the barrister, appeared to prosecute at the instance of the Society for the Protection of Young Females, and Mr. Scoones attended for the accused. On the case being r•e-opened, Mr. Robinson said he believed he should be able to materially confirm and corroborate the testimony given by the prosecutrix, by the prisoner's own admissions that he committed the offence against the prosecutrix's will. Miss Emma Carpenter, apparently about the same age as the prosecutrix, deposed to having seen Miss Neale and the prisoner near her father's house. She asked her to go a short walk. Prosecutrix did not reply at once, bet in a few minutes followed, the prisoner after her. They conversed together, and she left them by the stile. Iu about a quarter of an hour she had occasion to go out again upon an errand, but did not see them. Met her father and mother in the lane. Then saw prosecutrix and prisoner returnine. Cross-examined—Did not hear screams, but they might have occurred beyond the stile without her hearing them. Mrs. Isabella Neale, mother of the prosecutrix, was then called, and repeated what she had stated on the for mer occasion: She produced the bonnet (which was somewhat crashed) worn by her daughter on the night in question, as also her gown, which was torn. Saw the prisoner on the Monday. Asked him how he could have behaved so badly to the girl. That he could never have loved her, for no man who ever loved a girl would treat her in the way he had her daughter. He replied that all men were not alike. That she did know that he loved her. That he was sorry for what had happened, but he would marry her. He added, "It's my fault. I-did it against her will ; but I will marry her." Her (laughter was then present. He begged that she (wit ness) would not tell her husband. Saw him on the Tuesday in the following week. Her husband asked him what he intended to do with the girl, when he re plied that he did not mean to marry her. In answer to Mr. Trail!, who took much care in in vestigating the facts, the witness stated that she would have given evidence on the last occasion as to what the prisoner said—that lie committed the offence against her danghter's will—but that his worship unintentionally stopped her. She was going to ask whether she coold, not say what the prisoner had said, but she was told by the bench that it was not necessary at that stage of the case. Mr. Traill observed that the witness had misunder stood him. Mrs. Neale added that when her daughter returned home on the night of the 2d she had not an opportunity of observing her bonnet, as it was taken off directly she came in. She noticed something strange in her manner. She appeared as if she had been crying. She was a very excitable child. She informed witness that she fainted when the offence was committed, and she had had a series of similar fits since. Some discussion having taken place as to how far the evidence, couplet! with the prisoner's admission that the offence was committed against her will, went in support of the charge, Mr. Robinson suggested that if a remand was allowed, perhaps what had been alluded to by the worthy magis trate as a somewhat unsatisfactory point in the case might be met. Mr. Trail repeated what ho had before said, that the conduct of the prisoner in taking advantage of a girl so young in years was most abominable. He was anxious that the case should have the fullest inquiry, and that the prisoner should be legitimately punished. As he had stated, there were difficulties in the matter. how ever, he would not dispose of the case then, but adjo urn its further hearing until next week, the prisoner beiLig admitted to bail. SHIPPI2v 7 G INTELLIGENCE. CUSTOM HOUSE, SEPT. 18. ENTERED INWARDS.—The Tuscan from St. Lucia ; Palm, Antigua; Edward and Sarah, nines ; Timandra, Alexandria ; Mary Catherine, Demerara ; Clementina, Oporto ; Fantome, Jamaica; Cornet, Madeira ; Hippo griff, Carthagona and Faro ; Baronet, Buenos Ayres ; Georgina, Mauritius ; Mary Bayley, Marseilles ; Northern Belle, Quebec; Isaladi Muranio, Venice ; Olga, Mar- strand ; St. Vincent, Constantinople ; Lady Catherine Barham, Jamaica ; Superb, Dantzic ; John Hayes, Que bec; John Scott, Trinidad ; Charles lkooke, St. Vin cent ; Wilton, Jamaica ; Balmoral, Alexatadria ; Blake, Varna, Constantinople, and Gibraltar ; Matilda, Oporto; Gladiator, Pugwash ; Defender, Alexan dria ; Louise, Callao ; Jovon Ricardo Arecibo, Porto Rico ; Hero, Oweiro and Tiguera ; Olivia, Memel; Eme rald, Antigua; Lamorna, Alexandria; Euphratals, ; Susan, Jamaica; John and Margaret, Carthagena and Gines ; Trio, Oporto ; Philip Laing, Gibraltar ; Anna, Philadelphia ; Anna Elizabeth, Tarragona ; Odin, Quebec; Gosport, QaelLc ; Induatry, Quebec; Rodney, Sydney ; Salonica, Demerara ; Betsy, Oporto ; Martin Luther, Point do Galle and Akyab ; John Bunyan, Rimouski ; Jenne Amalie, Cana, ta ; Ceres, Oporto; Tasmania, from Callao ; Robert Hama>, the Mauritius ; Kiebbestad, Prince Edward's Island ; Moara, Quebec ; Nilsen, Algoa, Bay ; Grecian Maid, Patmos ; Maria, Arch angel ; Choice, Mauritius ; Bertha, Charente ; Guardian, Cochin ; George F. Patten, New Orleans ; Miss May, St. John's, N.B. ; Valentine, Bordeaux ; Avena, Jamaica ; Helene Sophie, St. Stephen's ; Champion, St. Vincent ; Regalia, St. Vincent; Constellation, St. Vincent; Nerio, Terceira; Liddlesdalo, Cape of Good Hope; Thomas Forest, St. John's, N.B. ; Princess Royal, Oporto; Jersey, St. Lucia ; Elizabeth Brown, Jamaica ; Alice, Lisbon ; Char lotte, St. Stephen's, N. 8.; City of Glasgow, Calcutta; Mary, Grand Bay, Saguenay ; Roberta, Leghorn ; Sterling, Quebec; Cerezina, Barbadoes ; Jupiter, Ham burgh ; Matanzas, Alexandria ; Medomak, Cape Chat; Ata lanta, Barbie° ; Gilbert Munro, St. Lucia; Idea, Genoa; Leda, Trinidad; Speculation, New York; Erbgroasherzog, von Aldenburg, Taganrog ; Danube, Quebec ; Laurena, Algoa Bay; Vulcan, Trinidad ; Crystal Palace, Ceylon ; Hampshire, Rangoon and Madras; Jesse, Nevis; Thetis, Callao; Jacob, Shediac ; Rising Sun, New York; Skulda, &Wan; Elizabeth, Quebec ; Six, Quebec ; Sootene, Que bec ; Osbert, Dominica ; Fleur de Li; Akyab ; Isabella, Seville; Rookery, St. Lucia. ENTERED OUTWARDS FOR LOADING.—The Ceres, for Oporto ; Wesleyan, Antwerp ; James Moorhouse, Ant werp ; Jupiter, Port Maling ; Royal Shepherdess, Singa pore ; Wilsons, Algoa Bay ; Douglas, Geelong; Wilhel mine, Harburgh ; Frau Margaretha, Ilaranrbnl of u a rg E h nl ; iza A arb n cie t wt i h o ie n kf u oe s r, , Antwerp; Crystal Palace, Hobart Town; Fantomo, Ja maica; Caldera, Port Philip; Comet, Madeira; Cha r l es Brook, St. Vincent's; Sincerete, Calais; Spheroid, St. Vincent's ocuLiEgsAbß uEr ; Dg hT OUT tjeclnht Christian, gal WITH CARGO. H J u a l r y b , uThergh; Stettin.EA K Madras ; Gold Digger, Penang ; Wacousta, Sydney ; R emm ys, Monte Video ; Two Sarah; Dunkirk ; Agenoria, D un ki r k; . Jacob Synes, Amsterdam ; Sylph, Antwerp ; Ceres, I.Coni;ahurgh; Mercury, Leghorn; Costense, Genoa; Marquis of Sandwich Islands. VESSELS SPOKEN WITH. The Enterprise (schooner), Hamburgh to Australia, Sept. 11, lat. 44 N., long. 12 W. • . The Aberdeen, bound south, Sept. 6, lat. M, long. 15. The Otterburn, Glasgow to St. Thomas's, Sept. 7. The Saracen (ship), of Liverpool, Aug. 19, lat. 37 N., long. 16 W. The Sappho (barque), of and from Sunderland, Sept. 1, lat. 40 N., long. 11 W. The Flora, Singapore to London,. June 10, lat. 23 S., long. 54 E. The Alfred, of Christiania, Plymouth to Mauritius, May 22, lat. 22 S., long. 61 E. REMUNERATION Oltr SHORTHAND WRITERS AS WITNES SES.—In the Colchcstei County Court, a few days ago, Mr. Thos.Ralling, a shorthand writer, brought an action against Messrs. Abell and Jones, solicitors, of Colches ter, for three guineas for three dap? attendance as a wit ness at the examination and trial of Thomas Scott, for perjury. Mr. Jones, in defence, said that they did not dispute Mr. Railing's three days' attendance, but consi dered his charges exorbitant, and that all that a reporter was entitled to as a witness was 4s. 6d. a day. Mr. T. Moy and Mr. Joseph Merrells, reporters on local jour ma's, proved that they had been similarly employed to take shorthand notes, and had always been paid a guinea a day at assizes, which was considered a fair and reason able remuneration. His Honour, after characterising the occupation of a shorthand writer as one of a pe culiarly difficult and arduous description, and which deserved to be liberally remunerated, gave judg ment for two guineas, for two days' attendance at the assizes, and 7s. 6d. fir the day before the magistrates— the latter sum being all that cou ld be le g all y p 044 at that preliminary inquiry,--C dmsford Chronicle, BANK BET :V An Account, pursuant to the Act seventh and eighth Victoria, cap. 32, of the Average Amount of Bank Notes of the several Banks of Issue in England and Wales, in Circulation during the Week ending Satur day, the 2d day of Sept., 1854 : Average PRIVATE BANKS. Andover Bank, Andover—Heath and Co. Ashford Bank, Ashford—Jemmitt and Pomfret Aylsham Bank, Aylsham—G. and T. Copeman Aylesbury Old Bank, Aylesbury—Z. D. Hunt Baldock Bank and Baldock and Biggleswade Bank, Baldock—Wells, Hogge, and Co Barnstaple Bank, Barnstaple—Marshall and Co Basingstoke and Odiham Bank, Basingstoke— Seymour, Lamb, and Co. Bedford Bank, Bedford—T. Barnard and Sons 3ewdley Bank, Bewdley Nichols, Baker, and C• Ilicester and Oxfordshire Bank and Oxford Bank, Bicester-11. M. and G. Tubb Birmingham Bank, Birmingham— -Attwoods, Spooner, and Co Birmingham and Warwickshire Bank, Bir mingham—J. L. Moilliet and Sons Blandford Bank, Blandford—Oak and Co: Boston Bank, Boston—Garfit and Co Boston Bank, Boston—H. and T. Gee and Co Bridgwater Bank, Bridgwater—J. and J. L Sealey Bristol Bank, Bristol—Miles, Miles, and C 0... Broseley and l3ridgnorth and Bridgnorth and Broseley Bank, Broseley—Pritchards, Boy cott, and Co. Buckingham Bank, Buckingham— Bartlett, Par rott, and Co. Bury and Suffolk Bank, Sudbury Bank, and Stowmarket Bank, Bury St. Edmunds— Oakes, Bevan, and Co Amount. 11,215 10,650 4,597 26,895 23,544 10,775 16,727 30,405 11,211 12,687 23,648 10,338 6,868 64,854 13,187 5,033 36,749 15,869 20,848 59,699 Banbury Bank, Banbury Gillet, Tawney, and Co. Banbury Old Bank, Banbury—Cobb and Son Bath City Bank, Bath— G. Moger and Son Bedfordshire Leighton Buzzard Bank, Leighton Buzzard—Bassett, Grant, and Co Birmingham Bank, Birmingham—Taylor and Lloyds Bradford Old Bank, Bradford, Yorkshire—H A. and W. M. Harris and Co. Brecon Old Bank, Brecon—•Wilkins and Co Brighton Union Bank, Brighton—Hall, West, and Borrer Burlington and Driffield Bank, Burlington— Harding, Smith,• and Co Bury St. Edmunds Bank, Bury St. Edmunds— J. Cambridge Bank, Cambridge—Mortlock & Co. Cambridge and Cambridgeshire Bank, Cam bridge—Messrs. Fosters Canterbury Bank, Canterbury—Hammond and Co 27,675 22,480 2,871 33,032 31,679 12,015 66,834 22,642 12,255 1,921 12,135 38,036 30,683 Carmarthen Bank, Carmarthen—David Morris and Sons Chertsey Bank, Chertsey—La Coste and Son. Colchester 'Bank, Colchester—Round & Green Colchester and Essex Bank, and Witham and Essex Bank, and Hadleigh, Suffolk,. Bank, Colchester—Mills, Bawtree, and Co Cornish Bank, Truro—Tweedy and Co Coventry Bank, Coventry—Little & Woodcock City Bank, Exeter—Milford and Co • Craven Bank, Settle—Alcocks, Birkbecks, and Co Cardiff Bank, Cardiff—Towgood and Co ' Chepstow Old Bank, Chepstow Bank, Mon mouth Old Bank, Monmouth Bank, Brecon Bank, and Ross and Herefordshire Bank, Chepstow—Bromage, Snead, and Co Derby Bank, Derby—W. and S. Evans & Co Derby Bank, Derby—Samuel Smith and Co Derby Old Bank and Scarsdale and High Peak Bank, Derby—Crompton, Newton, and Co Devizes and Wiltshire Bank, Devizes—Locke 22,798 2,906 15,276 27,753 49,048 6,445 18,360 68,4G4 6,956 11,061 32,303 26,139 and Co.. Diss Bank, Diss—Oakes, Fincham, and Co Doncaster Bank and Retford Bank, Doncaster —Cooke and Co Darlington Bank, Durham Bank, and Stockton on-Tees Bank, Darlington—Backhouse & Co Devonport Bank, Devonport—Hodge and Co Dorchester Old Bank and Dorsetshire Bank, Dorchester—R. and H. Williams East Cornwall Bank, Liskeard—Robins, Fos ter, and Co East Riding Bank, Beverley—Bower and Co Essex Bank and Bishop's Stortford Bank Chelmsford—Sparrow, Round, and Co Exeter Bank, Exeter—Sanders and Co Fakenham Bank, Fakenham—Gurneys, Birk beck, and Co Farringdon Bank and Bank of Wantage, Far ringdon—Barnes, Medley, and Co Farnham Bank, Farnham—Messrs Knight Faversham Bank, Faversham—Hilton and Co. Godalming Bank, Godalming—Mellersh and Keen Guildford Bank, Guildford—Messrs. Haydon Grantham Bank, Grantham—Hardy and Co Hastings Old Bank, Hastings—Smith, Hilder, and Co. Hereford City and County Bank, Hereford— Matthews and Co. Hertford. and Ware Bank, Hertford—S. Adams and Co. Hull Bank and Kingston-upon -Hull Bank, Hull, Smith, Brothers, and Co. Huntingdon. Town and County Bank, Hunting don—Rust and Veaseys Harwich ,Bank, Harwich—Cox, Cobbold, and Co. Hemel Hempstead Bank, Hemel Hempstead --Smith and Whittingstall Hertfordshire, Hitchin Bank, Hitchin Sharples, and Co. Hereford, Ross and Archenfield Bank, and Ross and Arohenfield Bank, Hereford— Morgan and Co. Ipswich Bank, Ipswich—Bacon and Co. Ipswich and Needham Market Bank, Suffolk, Hadleigh Bank, Manningtree and Mistley and Woodbridge Bank, Ipswich— Ale.xa,nders and Co. Kentisii Bank, Maidstone—Mercer, Randall, and 00. • Kington and Radnorshire Bank, Kington— Davies mid Co. Knighton Bank, Knighton—Davies and Co Knaresborough Old Bank and Ripon Old Bank, Knaresboro ugh--Terry and Co. Kendal Bank, Kendal—Wakefield, Crewdson, and Co. - • • Kettering Bank, Kettering—J. C. Gotch and Sons Lane End Staffordshire Bank, Lane End—C. Harvey and Son Leeds Bank, Leeds—Beckett and Co. Leeds Union Bank, Leeds—W. Williams, Brown and Co. Leicester Bank, Leicester—Pagets and Kirby, Lewes Old Bank, Lewes—Molineux and Co Lichfield Bank, Lichfield—Palmer and Greene Lincoln Bank, Lincoln—Smith, Ellison, and Co. Llandovery Bank, L ampeter Bank, and Llan dilo Bank, Llandovery—D. Jones and Co Loughborough Bank, Loughborough—Middle ton and Cradock Lymington Bank, Lymington—St. Barbe and Co. 8,664 10,305 68,489 81,941 9,383 46,402 109,739 48,700 38,224 26,215 20,364 6;102 11,105 5,670 4,952 4,545 22,588 25,403 13,615 12,390 18,215 38,901 5,836 21,596 21,565 16,515 V 5,203 12,922 24,811 9,305 20,814 38,373 9,185 Lynn Regis and- Lincolnshire Bank; Lynn Regis—Gurneys and Co. Lynn Regis and Norfolk Bank, Lynn Regis— Jarvis - and Co. Macclesfield Bank, Macclesfield—Brocklehurst and Co. . Manningtroe Bank, Manningtree—Nunn and Co. Marlborough Bank, Marlborough and Wilts Old Bank, Marlborough Old Bank, Marl borough Old Bank and Hungerford Bank, and Hungerford Bank, Marlborough —Tan ner and Co Merionethshire Bank, Dolgelly—Williams and Son 5,260 51,566 37,059 23,052 27,175 9,045 74,052 22,613 6,883 4,065 31,160 9,719 14,697 2,474 5,936 13,710 Miners' Bank, Truro—Willyams and Co.. Monmouthshire Agricultural and Commercial Bank, Abergavenny—Bailey and Co Monmouth Cld Bank, Monmouth Bank, Bre con Bank, Chepstow Bank, Chepstow Old Bank, and Rass and Herefordshire Bank, Monmouth—Bromage, Snead, and Co 15,008 Newark Bank, Nevark—Godfrey and Riddell 17,697 Newark and Sleaford Bank, and Sleaford and Newark Bank, Sl e a.ford—Handley, Peacock, and Co 40,354 Newbury Bank, Newbury—Bunny & Slocock 16,794 Newmarket Bank, N e wmarket—Eaton, H am . mond, and Co Norwich crown Bank and Norfolk and Suffolk Bank, Norwich—llarveys and Hudsons... Norwich and Norfolk Bank, Norwich—Gur eek-.a.m..sh.ii .; ************** * Nottingham neYandß a i n r k d b .Nottinghamshire tingham, Hart, _Fellows, and C o Nat o Nuneaton—Craddockaddock and Co. lyMouth, Ply mou th —Harr i s Navalune B n an Bank,k, Plym and Co. ............................................. 20,981 New Sarum Bank, Sarum—Everett and C 0.... 13,047 Nottingham Bank, Nottingham—Sai - nuel Smith and Co. Oswestry Bank and Oswestry Old Bank, Os westry—Croxon and Co Oxford Old Bank, Oxford—Robinson, Parsons, and Co. 28,354 Old Bank, Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Ton bridge Wells Old Bank, Tonbridge and Ton bridge Wells and Sevenoaks Bank, Ton bridge—T. H. and S. Beeching Oxfordshire Witney Bank, Witney—J. W. Clinch and Co. Pease's Old Bank, Hull, the Hull Old Bank and Beverley Bank, Hull—Pease and Co 45,063 Penzance Bank, Penzance—Batten and Co. Peterborough Bank and Oundle Bank, Peter borough —D. Yorke and Co. Pembrokeshire Bank, Haverfordwest—J. and W. Walters Reading Bank, Reading—Simonds and Co Reading Bank, Reading—Stephens, Blandy, and Co. Richmond Bank, Richmond—Roper and Co 5,686 Rochdale Bank, Rochdale—Clement, Royds, and Co. 5,256 Rochester, Chatham, and &rood Bank, Roches ter—Day and Nicholson 7,679 Royston Bank, Royston—Fordham and Sous 12,023 Rugby Bank, Rugby—A. Betlin and Son D,627 Rx, )40, V. reset a*4 Coy, 00203 27,516 14,378 42,960 63,025 8,555 2,742 25,820 8,990 7,773 9,349 7,886 9,526 26,511 COUNTRY MARK.ETE. CHETMSFORD-SEpT. 15. We have to report a briskness in the wheat trade to-day, and an advance of 4s per qr. upon the prices of last week. Oats and beans are firm at our last quotations. New Ma zagan beans sold at 30s to 38s. Barley and peas unaltered. Prices to-day were as follow :—Wheat, white, old 47s Od to 65s Od, new 48s to 66s ; red, old 42s to 58s, new 42s ts 578 ; barley, 25s to 31s ; chevalier, 29s to 32s ; grinding, 21s to 27s ; malt, 71s to 75s ; chevalier, 74s to 78s ; oats, 25s to 32s ; peas, partridge, 38s to 4.2 s ; white, 40s to 434; boiling 47s to 53s ; dun, new, 32s to 34s ; beans, tick, 41s • to 44s ; Harrow ticks, 39s to 47s ; Mazagan, 40s to 443. COLCHESTER- SEPT. 16 The supply of wheat was rather better than last week; is to 2s per qr. advance was obtained, but the trade was not so active. Barley was rather dearer. New beans and peas were is per qr. dearer. Prices to-day were as follow :—Whef,..t, white, 543 to 62 3 ; red, 50s to 58s ; barley, 26s to 30s ; oats, 23s to 283 ; beans; Mazagan, 42s to 44.9; middle and small, 46s to 48s ; peas, white, 48s to 50s ; grey, 36s to Us. Official Statement of the Quantities of Corn, &c., rectsiYe a in the port of L on d on, f rom the following ports, fron l the 10th to the 16th Sept., both inclusive. c 7.3 0 r.l P -1 C" ..... 14 -- ___ .-- -- - - Colchester Harwich - Leigh - 8 8 Haldon Bl7 40 1 133 —_ ' a ' . KIRKCALDY—SEPT. 16. Wheat. I I Barley. Oats. .1 .B Ot at as. First 64s Od I 31s Od 32s 3d i Os Second sBs Od • 28s Od 31s Od I 05.. 0 ,1 Third 50s Oct 25s Oct29s Octl Os IP I I Oatmeal, per bag of 2801bs imperial, 00s Od to 00s Od. COAL MARKET.—SErr. is. Prices of Coal per ton at the dose of the market. Chester Main s. d.l Wallsen a, d, tcs. d . • 20 61 Tanfield Moor Butes 16 6iStewart's 22 6 Wylam 18 6,Cassop % 9 Heugh Hall 21 6 Kelloe V 6 0 ..21 6 Tees 22 ..19 6jWhitworth lB 0 ..21 6 ißirchgrove G ra i go l a ..... .. on 0 - 6 .21 6 Cowpen 2O ......... a .22 -3 1 Aubrey's Stone._ ....... 28 21 9( Wallaend, &c. Eden Main.. Northumberland Bell Belmont South Hetton Kepler Grange RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS, LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 18. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market has been dull t 0• 4 4/ at / per cont. decline. Caledonian, Saf ; East Lauer-51102: 17/ ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 741 434 ; Lexicon and Carlisle New Third Sh a r es , 101 p rem . ; North-Western, 103/ ; Manchester, Sheffield, and 14 1, colnsbire, 26 ; Midland, 721 1 ; North Eastern, Ben v „ i ,, le n . capital stook, 19i ; ditto, York capital stock, 28; 'tri • cheater, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 101. Shares., '" Midland 41 per Cent., / dis. MANCHESTER, SEPT. STOCK EXCHANGL—To-day there was little blUdneti done, and prices somewhat depressed. Birkenhead, 1 411 5 cashire, and Chester J. , 20/. shares, 61 die.; Blackbulu. r .„ l ' 1346 ; Eastern Counties, 12k; East Lancashire, 17i; eashire and Yorkshire, 74i i; London and North-Wai= 104; ditto, Eighths, d. ; M anc h es t er , Sheffield, and clnshire, 26; South- astern, 19. BIRMINGHAM, SEPT. Is. STOCK EXCHANGE.—In th e m ar k e t to-day t.ere nothing of any importance t ransac t e d, an d no v ery uT teag Wws alteration of prices .. . took place. Gre a t W es tern (Su r w .r , ( l bury and Birmingham Guarant ee d) con ti nue i n favour, an promise to reach still higher figures than it has at Pre s ' reached. BRISTOL, SEPT. 18. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market to-day has be en lerY n • inactive in conseque nce o f th e anx i e ty f e lt as to the "'„,t dition to Sebastopol. S ou th D evon P ro t., 12i ; f, Westerns at 74k, and sellers at 74i ; with buyers 0 , ' lands at 7P, the sellers asking 72i ; but at about 3 oal b. the telegraphic despatch of th e r i s e in the Loudon e° 7 z 1 . market, &c., having been received, 4tares fell fully . P cent. without meeting with buyers. SEABORNE MAILS. 1 Post (N signifies that the mans are sent from the Genera by the night—and M by the morning--despatch.) - . - Day when ma le up From wha r be : COD NTRIES. in General Post- Port land' Office, London.. Dispatched. En ....._. ....8 ......, • - --- Amerlea(byllrit t pack)N Every Friday .... Liverpool ... America (by United Sts. 2 ° packet) ........N .......... Liverpool .. SO L America (by U.S. &sites packet) ...... .... N • • •••• • • .. Southampton Australia (via South ampton) .......... hi .... • .... .. Southampton Oct. 4 Ditto (via mom:ill:ea) N ... Dover Ditto (via Cape of Uoed Hope) ...... •• •• ••N Africa (West Com) ...51 23d of the month.. Plymouth.. apt. Is' Alexandria.......... N 8,9, 24, & 30 of m. Dover ...... Alexandria..........M 4th & 20th of mon. Southampton Bahamas ...........14117th of the monti Southampton Belgium .... ...... ..N, Daily._ .. .. .. .... Dover ...... Brazil ...... ........ 31,9 th of the month.. Southampton Oct. 16 Buenos Ayres ........Ml9th of the month.. Southampton Cape of Good Dope ..N 14th of the moat), Flymouth .. Cape of Good Hope ..N 14th of the month. Southampton Cape de Verds ......N 14th of tho month Southampton Ceylon (see InJia) Cey10n..............N 14th of the month TllO Channel 151e5........N Mon.,Wed.,&Frid. Southampton Ta. Chili-- ..........M 2d & 17th of month Southampton China (see India) Constantinople ......N 7,8,17,24,947 of m. Dover .. .. • • I Constantinople ........ 4th '& 20th of mon. Southampton _. cigh dly Cont. of Europe 111 & N Twice daily ...... Dover .... • • r n Egypt (see India) France .. .. Ai & N Twice daily-- Dover :..... Tille editil Gibraltar ..........M 4, 7,17, 20, 27 of in. Southampton Greece (see India) 1 Greytown ..........111 12nd & 17th of mon. BOuthamptoll Hamburgh ..........NlTuesday & Friday London . • • • • _.,.. i Havannah .. . ....... SI 2nd of the Mo n th Southampton i ve._ Holland ............M Daily.. .... ...... Dover ....... Dow Honduras ........,M 17th of the month. Sout h &DION , „_„ t . 20 India (viaSouthampt.)3l,4th & '2oth of mon. Plymouth • • Dui' India (via Marseilles)2CBth&24th ofmonth Dover ..... . lonian Isles (see India) 7, 17, & 27 of mon D0ver.....• ,„., r iceo lll Ireland ........M & N T w i ce d a i ly .. _ „ Holyhead .• " t . 26 Lisbon...... • • • ..... M 7,9, 17 , & 27 of m. S ou th a mpton 849 Madeira ............31 9th of the month Southampton Madeira ............N 23d of month .... Plymouth .. Malta (see India) Malta • ........N 7,17,19,27, 30 ofm. Dover ...... Mauritius (see India) Mauritius ........ •.N 14th of the month f Of t 1 Mexico •• • . ..M 2nd of the month.. BoutharnP-o°. . Naples .• •.•• •• •• • • •• N ibth 15th25thofMOTI. Dover ...... New Granada •• •• ••Af 2d & 17th of month Geo New Zea1and.......... By private ship .. Various port , Papal States ...• .. ••N sthlsth2sthofinon. Dover .... • • Peninsula • • •• •• •• ••M Ithl7th2Bthoftnon. Southampton Port Natal ..........N 14th of the month Peru •• • ..... •• • ..M 2d & 27th of mon. Southampton:wic Southampton Plymouth Sicily ..............N sthlsth2sthofmon, Tuscany .. •• •• •. • • ••N 50115th25thormon. Dover • • • • •• Venezuela ..... ......M 2d & 17th of month D ov e r. .. .. .. Southampton Van Diernen'sLand (see Australia) . • • West Indies ........M 2 d4 17thot month Southampton ----Two! be * When any of these dat el fall o ' i a Sue lay, the mail s f op V i despatched on the following day with the exception of the Intbo Southampton), and the Malta. b o th o f w hi ch w i ll be desil4 te preceding day PENANCE OF DESCRIBING THE CROss ON TH: g FiA " s WITH THE TONGUE.—Our readers will present beort,pen:,:eoer the Plymouth Journal) that this was one of the o im ne po o s f ed t b h y ei t r he foo l i S sh ist v er ie s ti o m f s : Al n erc th y e '" at EH ad uqber of the Bulwark there is an extract given from the kg of moire of a n ex -C apuc h in, " i n which he thus s p eat of this penance :—"P er h aps th e most crue l c h as tists" me n t he all in ordinary use is that of making the cross ug Pa n D er ground with the ton gue . I h ave se en t hi s pen ag rjC O formed through the length and breadth of the r 0 ' 9° , 0 0 —a large hall, capabl e o f sea ti ng t wo h un dred P er- i lls. at tables placed in single rows by th e s id e of th e if e s, The tongue must l e av e a t race a l ong th e en tire su rf T o ro so that the cr o s s is c l ear ly v i s ibl e . Th e na t ur al n wir a ocl of the tongue being exhaust e d, it i s a t l as t lacers tee Ape made one mass of sores. The track begins to a e oe with blood, but the cross must be completed • ite • blood flows copiously, b u t th ere is no pity, no re°P - a f: and long before the task is completed the misers blf ferer presents an appearance calculated to rouse O d e bf dignatien of every spectator not altogether bruta fanaticism." 01° „ - BIRTHS. 01' A. SON. le' On the 16th inst., at 14, Chapel-street, Lady Ten* more. Ilia' On the 15th i ns t., a t A rneliffe Hall, in the N o rth ~, bsirri ew ing of Yorkshire, the wife of Douglas Brown, at-law. OF A DAUGHTICE. o, On the 17th i ns t., a t 9 , Vi c t or i a - square, G resv enorl of the wife of W. D own i ng B ruce, Esq., K. C . S., Lincoln's-inn, barrister-at-law. f . of On the 15th inst., at 11, E uston-square, tho Joseph Skelding, Esq. MARRIED. 1 'ver On the 16th inst. at St. Francis Xavier's ChsPei , of pool, Donald Kennedy, Esq., to Mary, eldest daughter Anthony Go,lletti, Esq., of Brougham-terrace. tar On the 14th inst., at Helliagly, the Rev. Robert au - t o worth Sutton, rector of hype, and late Fellow of 4 . le flie College, Oxford, to Henrietta, only survi v i n g child °' of late Thomas Woodward, of Highlands, i n the coun t). Sussex, Esq. DIED. At his residence, 3, Portland•terrace, New Nevic" - ,,1f Mr. Charles P. Connelly, in th e 33d year of his age , " 9 " ,,1- lamented by his widow, young family, and friends. , v i 4 On the 14th inst., at, Ramsgate, Edward Percy , son of Lieutenant-Col one l and Mrs. Cgmpbell, Fusiliers. On the 14th inst., Louisa, wife of Alexander Jackson, Esq., 4, Claremont-terrace, Wandsworth-road, aged, Jo hn On the 15th i ns t., o f congest i on of t h e b ra i n , ol- " New At ery, of 1, Hereford-street, a 81. b the Rect o r y House, Sonthfleet, ged after a few dan • ness, the Rey. G eorge Ed war d M urray , e ld e st son of " Lord Bishop of Rochester. LONDON : Printed and Published by A.TURDO Y013561' of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. lJ Strasii, is the Preeilei of the Savoy, in the 00UntY X4 4ll .gat Plei4ah X.PitMbers 198 JAW THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 19, 1854. i I