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

tttrb D'ttion# SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clock. PONTEFRACT RACES. (THIS DAY.) (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) PONTEFRACT HANDICAP. Deformed Dr. O'Toole Seven ran. SCURRY STAKES. Whitlock Mistletoe Maid of Tees Ten ran. CASTLE STAKES. Katie Puncture BEDFORD RACES. (THIS DAY.) (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) BEDFORDSHIRE ST AKES. Jennala filly ..................................... St. Clair ........................................... Missßolton ..................................... . Six ran. PREPARATION STAKES. Black Swan ......................................... Gossip.— .......................................... TWO-YR-OLD STAKES. Grief........................ Rambling Katie............ Five ran. ARRIVALS AT LEICESTER. ...... C) Sharavogue, Candlewick, Lurley, Cimicina, Black Pepper, Seducer, Allington, Robert, Game Chicken, Jacqueline, Adelaide, Pyrois, Pole Star, Mrs. Rigby, Florist, Bright Phcebus, Butterfly, Governess, and Betty Pockets. THE LONDON GAZETTE. (THIS EVENING.) DOWNING-STREET, SEPT. 19. The Queen has been pleased to appoint Sir Edmund Walker Head, Bart., to be Captain-General and Governor in-Chief of the Provinces of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, and of the Island of Prince Edward ; and Governor-General of all the Provinces on the Continent of North America, and of the Island of Prince Edward. DOWNING-STREET, SEPT. 19. The Queen has been pleased to appoint Sir William Thomas Denison, Knt., Captain in the Corps of Royal Engineers, to be Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief in and over the Colony of New South Wales, and Governor- General in and over the Colonies of New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, Victoria, South Australia, and Wes tern Australia. Her Majesty has also been pleased to appoint Sir Henry Edward Fox Young, Knt., to be Captain-General and Go vernor-in-Chief in and over the colony of Van Diemen's Land. WHITEHALL, SEPT. 18. The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev. Hamil ton Graham to the church and parish of Nenthorn, in the Presbytery of Kelso, and county of Berwick, vacant by the death of the Rev. John Giffard. CROWN OFFICE, SEPT. 19. MEMBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THE PRESENT PARLIAMENT. Borough of Sing's-Lynn.—John Henry Gurney, of Calton Hall, Norwich, Esq., in the room of Robert Jocelyn (com monly called Viscount Jocelyn), deceased. BuARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL, SEPT. 18. The Right Honourable the Lords of the Committee of the Privy Council for Trade and Plantations have re ceived, through the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a copy of a Proclamation which has been published at Stockholm, and forwarded by her Majesty's Minister in that city, relative to recent alterations in the lighthouse of Hol mogadd. (opyC.) PROCLAMATION. The Royal Administration of Marine announces, for the knowledge and guidance of mariners, that since the light house at Holmogadd has been rebuilt and arranged for the reception of an apparatus a reverberes, 14 pieces of strongly silvered reverberes have been set up in the same, and so placed as to illumine the whole horizon, with the exception of that part which looks to Holmoland, between N. 25 deg. and 55 deg. E., from the same height as the old coal light, that is, 72 feet above the surface of the water. With regard to the situation of the dangerous shallow, which stretches out half a geographical mile from the south point of Holmogadd and ends in a shallow piece of flat rock, 5 feet deep, called Gaddemyteen, S.S.W. 4 W. from the lighthouse, the light has been strengthened in that direction, and therefore gives out the most intense lustre on that side. The light, in its present improved state, began on the 9th of August, and is to continue thenceforth to be lighted similarly to the other Crown Lighthouses. Stockholm, Aug. 25, 18M. OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, SEPT. 15. Corps of Royal Engineers—Second Lieutenant Charles John Darrah to be First Lieutenant, vice Burke, killed in action; Second Lieutenant John Popham Maquay to be First Lieutenant, vice Chesney, promoted; Second Lieu tenant Robert Nicholl Dawson to be First Lieutenant, vice Wrottesley, died of wounds, Aug. 14. COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY THE QUEEN. Royal Perthshire Regiment of Militia—Charles Lennox Kerr, Esq. (commonly called Lord Charles Lennox Kerr), to be Adjutant, July 24. 4th or Royal South Middlesex Regiment of Militia— Henry Magill, Gent., to be Paymaster, from the 18th August, Aug. 18. COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY LORD LIEUTENANTS. 4th or Royal South Middlesex Regiment of Militia— John Blake, Gent., to be Ensign, vice George, promoted, Aug.lG. Bedfordshire Regiment of Militia—Lieutenant William Kenworthy Browne to be Captain, vice Pym, resigned ; Charles Buckworth Herne Soame to be Assistant-Surgeon, vice M'Cormaok. promoted, Sept. 12. West Essex Militia—Henry Levett Boscawen Ibbetaon to be Captain, Sept. 15. Cambridgeshire Militia—Edward Horlock Mortimer, late Lieutenant in her Majesty's 40th Regiment of Foot, to be Captain, Sept. 12 • Robert Ashley, Gent., to be Lieutenant, Sept. 14 ; George Gilson, Gent., to be Lieu tenant, Sept. 15 ; William W. Alnutt, Gent., to be En sign, Sept. 14. Leicestershire Militia—Ensign George Walker to be Lieutenant ; John Mathew, Gent., to be Lieutenant, Aug. 11. Royal Glamorgan Light Infantry Militia—Hardress de Luttrell Saunderson, Esq., to be Major, Sept. 16. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. James Bragg, tile merchant Saint James's -wharf. William Dundas, house decorator anti paper hanger, Cel bridge-place, We-tbourne Park-road. BANKRUPTS. Ebenezer Heath,Peather and shoe mercer, Bridgehonse place, Newington-causeway, Surrey, to surrender, Sept. 27, at two, and Oct. 25, at half past one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham, official assignee ; Watts, Ber mondsey-street. John Clarke, surgeon, New Cavendish-street, Portland place, Sept. 26, at eleven, and Oct. 25, at two, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham, official assignee ; Abrahams, Southampton-buildings. Eliza Mary tiger, baker, Kennington, Sept. 26, at half past one, and Oct. 25, at twelve, at the Court of Bank ruptcy. Stansfeld, official assignee; Lawrence, Plews, and Boyer, Old Jewry-chambers. John Swales, builder, Openshaw, Lancaster. October 9 and November 8, at twelve, at the Manchester District Court. Pott, official assignee, Manchester; Slater, Man chester. Charles Doody, tailor, Stoke-upon-Trent, Oct. 2 and 23, at half-past ten, at the Birmingham District Court. Christie, official assignee. Birmingham ; Gammon and Lepard, Cloak-lane, London ; Motteram and Knight, Bir mingham. George Gillatt, confectioner, Barnsley, Sept. 29 and Oct. 27, at e l even , a t th e L ee d s Di s t r i c t Court. Hope, official assignee, Leeds ; Tyas and Harrison, Barnsley ; Bond and Barwick, Leeds. William Crole, junior, East India Merchant, Rood-lane, Sept. 26 at half-past one, and Oct. 25 at half-past twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Stansfeld, official assignee ; Lawrance, Plews, and Boyer, Old Jewry-ch am b ers . William Rollason, the younger, tin plate worker, Sept. 29, and Oct. 26, a t h a l f - past t en , at the Birmingham Dis trict Cort. Bittleston, offici a l assignee, Birmingham ; 110 Hawkes. Birmingham. John ats, coal merc h ant, Spald i ng, Oct. 3 and 24, at ten, at the Birmingham District C our t. Harris, official assignee, Nottingham . Knight, Birmingham.' Maples, Spalding; Motteram and Henry John Steuart, hotel-keeper, Jermynistreet, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25, at two, at the donrt of Bankruptcy. Stansfeld, official assignee ; Jaquet, Clifford's-inn, Fleet street. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. J. and P . B ong , wool dealers, Leith. i St ewar t Murray Fri llarton Blai r, coal a warehouseman, G1ae2,,,, nt, Glasgow. Barclay . ge George Bush , an d Kennedy, plumbers, di aagow. • James B. Barclay and Company, eat en, Glasgow. MARKET INTE-LIGBivcE. ( Prom the London Yew Price Current of thii d ay.) SUGAFL—Demand has not improved for colonial, and prices have further declined for brown and lower sorts, although a less quantity has been offered for sale. Of d uty paid foreign supplies have been extensive; but holders sub mitting to some reduction occasioned operati on s to be on a larger scale. Prices are supported for floating carg oes of foreign, there b e i ng many buyers for export and the 'nited Kingdom. The better sorts of yellow and refining British Plantation Sugar support previous terms, a good demand existing ; other kinds however have been dealt in with reluctance, and rather declined. Mauemus.—There is a greater stock than in the pre vious year by 4,000 tons. Prices are supported for good to fine yellow and grainy, which are in good demand, with a limited supply. EAST INDIA. —The market continues flat for lower of Madras sorts, prices to decline supply being on a larg e scale, but grainy an d b etter sorts of grocery are much required, and rates well supported. Actual sales since this day week are 5,000 bags. Nativ e b rown 23 s t o 27 s 6d, yellow 28 s t o 31 s , grocery 32e to 375, grainy white 40s 6d to 42e, and yellow 35e to 40s. REFINED.—.A. much better d eman d exists for home-made r i zia; supply has been moderate, and there is fir m mar - A_ good business doing in treacle • boiled from W es t India molasses realised Ns to 16s 6d, and other sorts 17s to 19s. MOLASSES,--A good business doing; Antigua at 15s to IN 6d, other wort India 13e to 146 6d ; Cuba 13e 3d to THE 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 Cranbourn 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 Feltham there were no objee tions,by third parties. The Barrister asked the overseer of Felthara why he was not in attendance at the proper hour ? To which the innocent rustio replied he was ♦ery sorry, but it was through a mistake. It was said, "The nearer the Gospel the further from God." And so it was in this case, for he was the nearest to the Black Dog, and had 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 Nita of 10s. and his expenses, leaving him 7e. 6d. to pay his costs, and telling hun he ought to consider himself well off to get 7s. 6d. 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. THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 19, 1864. 13s 9d ; Bengal and Mauritius 13s to 13s 6d. Stock is still larger than in the previous year. FOREIGN.—The excess in arrivals over the previous sea son is 30,0;00 tons, export clearances have fallen off 6,600, but are 12,000 larger for home trade purposes ; and the increr.se in stock is 19,000 tons. COFFEE.—Native Ceylon has been much inquired after, ar,d supply being limited, buyers are compelled to pay 45s 1 :o 46s for ord. to fine ord. About 3,000 bags have been sold since this day week. TEA.—There is more confidence on the part of holders of congou. At present home dealers are not much inclined to operate, and there are few export buyers. Prices range for low to good ord sound at Did to 101 d ; rather blackish to blackish leaf lld to is 20, and strong to pekoe sorts is to 2s 3d. A. much better demand existed yesterday for tea, and rates rule higher—sales of good good ord sound congou at lOid to lOid. RlCE.—There continues to be an extensive demand for East India, and the prices obtained are rather above those current previously. For week ending yesterday sales were 50,000 bags, ord to fine white Bengal lls 3d to 13s ' cargo lOs to lOs 9 d, Atracan, lOs 6€l to lls, white Java 126 to 14s 6d, and Madras pinkey 10s 3d to lOs 6d. TALLOW.—There were free sellers up to Thursday, and prices were depressed ; on the spot 62s 6d being taken for old P.Y.C. of first quality ; 63s for new, and 63s Gd to 64s for last three months. Since then buyers operated with more freedom, but rates are unsteady. Prices yesterday closed for old at 630 to 63s 3d ; now 63s 9d to 64s Od ; last three months 63s Od to 64s ; home melted is 62s cash, but now in good demand. The value of South American is 62s to 65s for fair to fine ; Australian beef 60s to 635, and mutton 618 to 648 6d. OILS.—An active demand has existed for linseed oil, and rates rule firm at 33s Gd to 33s 9d for present delivery. In rape larger operations, and there is anadvance, brown selling at 44s 6d to 45s 6d, and refined 46s to 475. Sperm 102/. to 1051. 10s. A quiet market for Gingelly at 45/. to 451. 108. Ground Nut at 431. to 451. A good demand for Co coa Nut, Cochin at 50s 6d to 51s, and Ceylon 49s to 508. In Palm limited operations at 43s to 47s for low to fine. Southern wanted, and realises 411. to 421. Sales to a fair extent in Cod at 401. 108 to 411. Seal wanted, pale 411. to 421., and other sorts 381. to 401. per tun. Olive wanted-- Gallipoli at 571. to 58/. ; other sorts 521. to 531. COURSE OF EXCH Amsterdam 11 15% Ditto, three months .. 11 17% Botterdam ............ 11 17% Antwerp .............. 25 30 Prnssels •• ........ 25 30 Hamburgh •• •• •• •• ••... 13 g Paris ........ 25 7% Ditto, three months .. 25 30 Marseilles ............. 25 30 Boardeaux ............ Frankfort on-Maine .... 118% Berlin Vienna... ...... .•• 11 45 Trie5te........•• •• 11 43 Petersburg ............ 36% Cadiz ...... .. 50% Barcelona •. •• .• •• •• •• ANGE.—THIs DAT. Gibraltar .. Legoorn .......... •30 50 Genoa ... 25 4754 IMilan :••••••.. •• • • • • 'Venice • • ...... Naples Palermo ...... 129 Messina .. . • • 129% Lisbon ...... • • 53 Oporto ...... • ... • 534 Rio Janeiro ..... . • • .... Buenos Ayres.. •• • • .... INew York, 10 days' sight _ _ _ Philadelphia •• : PRICES OF BIILLICN, PER OZ. Foreign Gold in Bars £3 17 9 Portugal Gold Coin • • 0 '0 0 Mexican Dollars 0 5 2% New Dollars ...... 0 0 0 Silver in bars ...... 0 A 1% CITY OF LONDON. Yesterday Mr. T. Y. M‘Christle, 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 donservatives. 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 list of last year amounted to 2,451, and the number of names contained in last year's list which are struck out of the new list to 1,963. .... 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. The business of the settling was resumed today, 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 tie aggregate, to 3001. The other horses named below were backed for only small sums. CLOSING PRICES. CESIBEWITOII. 12 to 1 aget Muscovite (taken). 100 to 8 aget Balrownie (taken, 200 to 14 also laid). 16 to 1 aget D. 0. (taken). 20 to 1 aget Kidnapper (taken). 20 to 1 aget Burlington (taken). 20 to 1 aget Indian Warrior (taken). 25 to 1 agst Star of Surrey (taken). 25 to 1 aget 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 1 agst Burlington (25 to 1 also lrAld). 20 to 1 agst Monie Moses (taken). 25 to 1 agst The Deformed (taken). SO to 1 agst Knight of St. George (taken). DEBBY. 15 to 1 agst St. Hubert (13 to 1 taken once to 501.) 15 to 1 agst De Cl are (t a k en ) . 16 to agst Oulaton (taken). PONTEFRACT RACES.—MONDAT, TaJAL STAKES. lAarignes ********************* GI-...13-411.—D—I.C.AP—: *** SweetHatap Lancashire Lass ................................................ 1 The Skinner - ........ ....... Nine ran Won b y a 1ength,............. 2 PARS-HILL STAKES. 4 Fandang0.............................................. 0 ... 1 Amy: ......................... . ran. . 1 . .................... ', 5 , . i :1' ........ 2 . STAND PLATE. t 80urge0i5................................................. .... 1 Deformed Wei by • wk. OPENING OF ST. GEORGE'S HALL. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—The long-expected opening of this magnificent specimen of 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 esa 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 to the buildings were densely packed, and it was with the utmost difficulty the carriages were enabled to pro ceed. Flags and banners streamed from the 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 gaged in preserving proper order, and in carrying out their instructions to prevent pressure, which duty they per formed admirably. The morning was exceedingly fine, and induced large numbers of persons to visit Liverpool from the surround ing country, but it was much to be regretted that as the afternoon advanced the rain descended, bat not in such a quantity as very materially to mar the proceedings. 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 accommoda 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. Henry Lonsdale Elmes was the successful competitor, out 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, 1811, 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 1851 was sufficiently advanced to be opened by her gracious Ma jesty, during 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, and ar ranged throughout so as to produce the richest polystyle 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 attached. 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 façade (or longer side of the building) 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 façade, come within the range of the eye. The south front is, indeed, a noble design and specimen of art and workmanship, and were it not that the ground sinks to the extent cf 16 feet, the effect would be all that could be desired. To remedy this, however, a terrace has been constructed, from which the portico and its stybolate (carried onwards to the eastern side) arise. The height from the ground line to the pediment is 95 feet. In 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 inspec tion. The figures are large and numerous, the weight of the whole being over 50 tons. In style the western por tion of the hall differs materially from the other three. Corresponding with the projecting façade on the eastern side there is a lofty screen, with square Corinthian pillars, extending upwards. Inserted in the screen are windows I which throw light into the various small apartments or chambers connected with the law courts. The front of St. George's Hall greatly surpasses anything of the kind yet attempted in the metropolis ; yet it appears little more ' than a subordinate portion of the whole when compared with the magnificent eastern façade. Independent of its beauties of design (of which we have previously spoken), we must say that the latter has the merit of clearly ex pressing the general interior arrangement of the plan ; the advanced colonnade in the centre is 200 feet in length, and (being raised) forms within an ample sheltered ambu latory of 26 feet, corresponding with St. George's Hall, which we should say comes between the assize courts, and defines itself externally in the composition, by being carried up higher than - the rest. This division of the front consists of 15 inner columns. The interior of the hall measures 169 feet by 75, the height being 82 feet. It is lighted by gallery windows in the west, and by windows near the roof, in arched recesses at the ends. The breadth of the hall is increased to 100 feat by ten recesses—five on either side, 12 feet in depth, con taining five rows of benches. The organ is placed at the north end, occupying the space between four of the lofty, beautifully polished red granite pillars which support the roof, and nearly fills the entire breadth of the hall. The workmanship . within the building is massive like that without, and the greater part of the carpentry is of highly polished oak. At the south there is the Nisi Prius Court i and grand jury room, at the north the Crown Court and a large concert room, on a level with the noble cl , amber in the centre. There are also court rooms for the duchy of Lancaster and for the sheriff, and several other apartment', including a library. There are three entrances to the splen did structure, the chief by the south portico, on each side I of which a noble staircase extends to recessed galleries of the great hall. The nor thernentranoe is through an apart- meat under the semi-circular concert-room, and the third entrance is from the eastern façade, opening directly into the corridor which passes round the hall. There are six entrances to the ground floor of the hall, three on either side from the corridors. These are flanked with grey granite pillars, on which are hung brass doors of remark able workmanship, which cost about 2501. each. The great hall is paved with tesselated tiles, manufactured by Min ton. The design is as follows :—The general form consists of three circles—the central, which is largest, being about ten feet in diameter, and on each side of this, towards the ends of the hall, is a smaller circle, which is again sur rounded by four still smaller, the ends being terminated by areas of a similar radius to the largo central circle. These circular compartments are all of them surmounted with bands of classical ornament, which intersect at the junction of one circular compartment with the other, after the manner of the guilloche ornament, uniting the whole into one grand design. The field of the floor is a diapered ground-wo - rk, of ornamental encaustic tiles, in blue, red, buff, chocolate, and white ; the diaper is also divided into panes by bands of chocolate tiles, mix inches wide, their Points of intersection being formed by white tiles, having a rod and black ornament, giving the whole a brilliant yet rich and chaste effect. In the centre of the large circular compartment, and immediately in the centre of the floor, is introduced the Royal arms on a blue ground, about five feet in diameter, surrounded by a laurel wreath, from which radiates a star of 16 points, between which appear the caduceus of Mercury ; this is surrounded by a richly ornamented border three feet in width, bearing tritons, dolphins, and other figures emblematic of the seas, which is again surrounded by bands and borders, of rich classi cal ornament, appropriate to the enrichments of the build ing. In the centre of the two smaller circles is placed the arms of Liverpool, surrounded by designs similar to the Royal arras, and in the centres of the other small circular compartments is placed alternately the star of St. George, and the thistle, rose, and shamrock, which is repeated in another form in the diaper. The raised platform is laid with encaustic tiles of a similar design to the diapered ground centre, formed into panels the length of the spaces within the doors by rich inscriptions in Eng. lish and Latin, appropriate to the figures emblematical of Justice, Temperance, Prudence, Art, Science, & c ., which. are seen above between the pillars and the roof. Opposite to each of the doors are rich circular panels, bear ing 4 1n the centre a dolphin in proper colours on a deep blue gro and, surrounded by a rich framework of ornament. In the space immediately under the organ-gallery the creitt of the Prince of Wales is introduced; surrounded by laurel wreath, and bands of geometrical and foliated orna ment, the whole forming a beautiful panel of about 20 feet iu diameter; the panels pit each of the four corners of the float . ..are also ri chly ornamented, and bear the motto of the corporation, " Deus nobis hwc otia fecit." These tiles cost 4,0001., f a xclusive of laying down. Looking 1'43 to the galleries the balustrade is remarkably strilth lg. r rzhis is composed of black and variegated marble, with f ler,,entine slabs at intervals. Serpentine is likewise intro( lucid upon the walls. The roof is supported by 22 red g rants pillars of large diameter. Rising above the caPi t ale, and be,tween the minor arches of the galleries, are 12 ec nblematic sculptures in bas-relief—white on pale blue, ext. timely beautiful and chaste. Within each of these ten g e t' knits the work of the sovapter like Author wierued the 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. 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 ball. The whole apartments are warmed by hot-water pipes, 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 hall was a subject of Borne 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 colernns the eye is not distressed with undue brilliancy. The burners aro arranged in double circlets. The unrivalled and in some respects uniqur, 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 red 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.") we like sheep," " Hallelujah," and " Worthyis 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 to 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. 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 had 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 aid, s nearly to the ceil ing. Sir H. Bishop was the conductor. About a quarter to eleven o'clock, Madame Clara Novello, Madame Castel lan, and Herr Formes took their seats in front of the band; they were shortly afterwards followed by Sir H. Bishop, and Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Weiss, all of whom were loudly cheeped. 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. Shuttleworth, 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 vello 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 voking 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 the inauguration. THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. The inauguration ceremony having concluded, the musi cal performances commenced with the oratorio of the " Messiah." Sir Henry Bishop acted as conductor, and Dr. Wesley presided at the organ. Judging from this, the first musical performance that has taken place in the hall, we have some misgivings as to its fitness for such purposes. Grand and unique as the place certainly is in an architectural point of view, it does not appear well adapted for musical effect. Some of the short cowings on this occasion may, however, be accounted for in other ways. Before proceeding with a detailed notice of the perfor mance of the oratorio, we will give a few particulars re specting the orchestra and the general musical arrange ments. The principal vocal performers engaged for the festival are—Madame Clara No6ello, Madame Castellan, Madame Viardot Garcia, Miss Dolby, Mrs. Lockey, Mrs. Weiss, Signor Gardoni, Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Lockey, Signor Belletti, Mr. Weiss, and Herr Carl Formes, assisted by a few of the leading local vocalists. The band consists of about 100 performer*, the Liverpool Philharmonic Society making up the greater part of the number, the remainder being obtained from London and other places. The distinguished names of Sainton, Bla grove, and Lucas appear in the list of metropolitan en gagements. Altogether the band may be considered an effective one. The monster organ seems destined to take a prominent part in the accompaniments. Whether this is a judicious arrangement or not is a matter about which people differ. Our own opinion is that the effect of the intrusion of such a formidable in. strument, although sometimes productive of grand results, is more frequently calculated to smother the voices and to create utter confusion in the general effect. The chorus numbers 300, comprising 85 trebles, 60 altos, 70 tenors, and 85 basses, all of whom are residents in Liverpool. It says much for the choral resources of the town that so fine a body of singers could be got together without foreign aid. If the effect produced is not always what might be expected, we are convinced the chorus itself not to blame. But Liverpool chorus singing does not re quire any praise from us. The defects we shall presently complain of arise partly from the general arrangement of the orchestra, partly from insufficient rehearsal, and partly, also, we fear, from the conductor himself. The orchestra stands at the north end of the building. Archi tecturally considered it must be pronounced an abomi nation. It is of immense width, being carried into the remotest corners of the building on either aide. The organ occupies the larger portion of the centre area, whilst the band fills up the whole of the centre space immediately at the front of the organ. The effect of this disposition of the forces is completely to separate the two divisions of the chorus, which stand isolated from each other at ex treme points, trebles and altos being on one side, and the tenors and basses on the other. Consiaering the time ne cessary for the sound to travel from one extremity to the other, this is a most injudicious arrangement, and much of the occasional unsteadiness of the chorus may be attributed to this cause. It must also be conceded that the appointment of Sir Henry Bishop as conductor was not the best that might have been made. However distin guished as a musician he may be, he is clearly not at home as a conductor of oratorios. We have serious misgivings as to the success of Elijah and the Last Juclgmentt if per formed under his direction. Much of the unsteadiness and want of precision in taking up the bads, which we shall presently have occasion to notice, was clearly owing to a lack of the requisite assistance on the part of the con ductor. We will now proceed briefly to comment upon the lead ing points of the performance. Mr. Sims Reeves and Mr. Lockey divided the tenor solos between them. Both were in good voice. The former sang "Comfort ye" in his very best style, eclipsing, if possible, his former efforts. In " Thou shalt dash them" he was equally good. Ur. Lockey's rendering of " Behold, and see," was exceedingly chaste and finely expressed throughout. "Rejoice greatly," " Come unto him," and "I know that my Redeemer liveth," were all charmingly sung by Madame Clara No velle. Some will no doubt find fault with the number of cadences introduced into the latter solo, but with the ex ception of the addition made to the finale of " Rejoice greatly," which was decidedly in bad taste, none of these embellishments are open to very serious objection. Madame Viardot was not at all successful in the alto solos, " 0, thou that tellest," and " He was despised," this kind of music being quite unsuited to her. The first-named solo was quite a failure. If it was necessary to allot these pieces to a female voice, a much more judicious selection might have been made. But we are convinced that if efforts were made male voices competent to sing the music as the com poser intended it to be done might easily be procured. Miss Dolby's delicious rendering, of " He shall lead his flock," was a striking contrast to the songs just aotioed. The bass solos were divided between Herr Carl Formes and Mr. Weiss; the former taking " For behold darkness," and " The trumpet shall sound ;" and the latter, "Thus saith the Lord," and " Why do the nation." Herr Formes, though occasionally coarse in his style, was very effective in both solos. Mr. Weiss is now acknowledged to be one of the very best living oratorio singers. He was not in such good voice to-day as we havehearci him ; but, notwithstand ing this, his solos were amongst the most successful per formances of the morning. Smile of the choruses were magnificently given, and with delightful precision, in spite of 411 dindypalopp • the glory of the X4ozd," CENTRAL Cl?I.11INAL 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 6001., the property of 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 arty, 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 great coolness, exclaimed, " Yes ; I have another pistol," and added, "It is loaded," at the same time taking a Pistol from his breast pocket, and lia,ding it to 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 recovered 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 his being searched, a gold watch and chain, 51. in gold, 12s. in silver, and four keys were found upon him. The prisoner expressed a desire to have the assistance of a gentleman of the bar, and upon 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. Ballantine. He was informed that those gentlemen had also gone away, but it turned out that Mr. Clarkson had not left the building, and he shortly afterwards entered the room, and upon his making an application to that effect the prisoner was permitted to retire in the oharge 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, addressing 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 the 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 Mus- grove had considered what steps were the best to take, and they had agreed upon the costae 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 sitting Next to Mr. Giffard at 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 he 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 bench consented to that day being fixed for the further hearing. 4 A warrant for the commitment of the prisoner to Newgate was then made out, and he was removed in custody. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. GUILDHALL.—An adjournment of this court was held at the Justice-hall, Session-house, Old Bailey, when the Rev. Hugh. 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. Giffard, 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 discharged. I immediately rushed upon the prisoner and secured him ; after which I asked him if he had another pistol about him, and he paid he had. I took it from his coat pocket, and he told me it was loaded. It is a similar pistol to the one pro duced, and had a percussion cap on the nipple. I searched him and found only 51. in gold, 12s. 6d. in silver, and 5111. in copper, a port-monnaie, and a gold watch and chain. James Tarbutt Hall *d—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 is 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 had 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 theoughout, 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 tl officers of the prison, and such was his self-possession that he turned hack to remind one of the officers to bring his umbrella after him. SOUTHWARK.---Ueorge Cole, a labourer, about 30 years of age, wa-i brought before Mr. A'Beckett, charged with stealing a bundle of clothes, the property of G ewo Smith, under the following circumstances : The proseoutor stated that ho was h 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 Bermonthey-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 him into custody fur ? Prosecutor—For stealing my bundle, sir. Mr. A'Beckett--Did you see bin' 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 proecutor, 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 ibeel ten o'clock, she was with her husband in Ber nionelsey-street, when she met the prisoner, to whom she gave the bundle. Mr. A'Beckett—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 hero acknowledged that his wife was in tine habit of leaving him, and he believed she 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'Beckett said there was no pretence for giving the prirner into custody for stealing. Prisoneast o, sir, I never stole it. The contents of the bundle - onged to 4rar child—that the prosecu tor's wife and me. (Laughter.) Mr. A'Beckett—You aro discharged. The prisoner then left the court in the company of the prosecutor and his wife. HAMMERSMITH.—Patrick Lahee, a costermonger 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 with committing a murderous assault upon his wife, 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 wife upon entering the witness-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 wife, upon hearing that, said she was ♦ery sorry she had not told the truth. Mr. Paynter intnired if the wound upon the hand was a severe one I Sergeant White looked at the woman's hand, and said it appeared to be very seriously injured. Mr. Paynter 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. WOOLWloll.—Thomas Cullum, 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 violating 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 re-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, but in a few minutes followed, the prisoner after her. They conversed together, and she left them by the stile. In 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 thePlane..Thea saw prosecutrix and prisoner returning. 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 crushed) worn by her daughter on the ❑ight 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 daughter 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 he committed the offence against her daughter's will—but that his worship unintentionally stopped her. She was going to ask whether she could 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, coupled 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 he 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 difficulcie6 in the matter. How ever, he would not dispose of the case then, but adjourn its further hearing until next week, the prisoner being admitted to bail. ,HIPPING INTELLIGENCE. COUNTRY AI ARKLTS, CHELMSFORD-SErT. 15. - - We have to report a lr iskness in the wheat trade to•daY, and an advance of 4s per qr. upon the prices of last week. Oats and beans arc firm tt our last quotations. New Ma zagan beans sold at 36s to 38s. Barley and peas unaltered. Prices to-day were as follow :—Wheat, white, old 47s Od to 6.38 Od, new 48s to 66s ; red, old 42s to 58s, new 42.! tc 57s ; barley, 25s to 31s ; chevalier, 29s to 32s ; 21s to 27s ; malt, 71s to 75 8 ; chevalier, 74s to 78s ; oats, 25s to 32s ; peas, partridge, 38s to 42s ; white, 40 $ to 43 ' ; boiling 47s to 53s ; dun, new, 32s to 34s ; beans, tick, 41s to 44s ; Harrow ticks, 39 s to 47s ; Mazagan, 40i to 445. COLCHESTER— Sr. 16. The supply of wheat was rather baiter 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 pir qr. dearer. Prices to-day were as follow :—Wheat, white, 54i to 62,; red, 50s to 58s ; barley, 26s to 30s ; oats, 23s to 28s ; bean, Mazagan, 42s to 44s ; middle and small, 46s to 48s ; pea' , white, 48s to 50s ; grey, 3, s to 38s. Official Statement of the Quantities of Corn, &c., receive 1 in the port of London, from the following ports, frail the 10th to the 16th Sept., both inclusive. .4 =;-. .; . 4 .). 7.1 ...q , - r .,-. I -' 10. i .--i 1 ,.' Colchester Harwich ~ Leigh ilaldon oi g _ 21 7 31 64 242' -- I - ‘ 87i. 2 4 I 1-331 - i -- r Wheat. 645 Od ,ASDY—S. Barley. Od ?:PT. 16. 1 Oats. 1 Beans. 32s 3d , Os Od I 31s oa os 29s Od I Os (1.1 ial, OOs Od to OOs Od, CUSTOM HOUSE, SHPT. 18. ENTERED INWARDS.—The Tuscan from St. Lucia ; Palm, Antigua; Edward and Sarah, 'lines ' • Timandra, ' Alexandria ; Mary Catherine, Demerara • Clementina, Oporto ; Fantome, Jamaica ; Cornet, Madeira ; Hippo gruff, Carthagena and Faro ; Baronet, Buenos Ayres; Georgina, Mauritius ; Mary Bayley, Marseilles ; Northern Belle, Que i kee ; Isaladi Muranio, Venice ; Olga, Mar strand; ST. Vincent, Constantinople ; Lady Catherine Barham, Jamaica; Superb, Dantzic ; John Hayes, Que bec ' • John Scott, Trinidad ; Charles Brooke, St. Vin cent; Wilton, Jamaica ; Balmoral, Alexandria ; Blake, Varna, Constantinople, and Gibraltar ; Matilda, Oporto; Gladiator, Pugwash ; Defender, Alexan dria ; Louise, Callao ; Joven Ricardo Arecibo, Porto Rico ; Hero, Oweiro and Tiguera ; Olivia, Memel; Eme rald, Antigua; Lamorna, Alexandria; Euphrates, Mr - nilla ; Susan, Jamaica; John a nd M argare t, Carthagena and Gines • Trio, Oporto ; Philip Laing, Gibraltar ; Anna, Philadelphia ; Anna Elizabeth, Tarragona • Odin, Quebec; Gosport, Quebec; Industry, Quebec; Rodney, Sydney; Salonica, Demerara ; Betsy, Oporto ; Martin Luther, Point de Galle and Akyab ; John Bunyan, Riruouski ; Jamie Amadie, Canada; Ceres, Oporto; Tasmania, from Callao ; Robert Henry, the Mauritius ; Kiebbestad, Prince Edward's Island ; Meara, Quebec ; Wilsen, Algoa, Bay ; Grecian Maid, Patmos ; Maria, Arch angel ; Choice, Mauritius ; Bertha, Charente ; Guardian, Cochin ; George F. Patten, New Or leans ; Miss Ma y , St. John's, N.B. ; Valentine, Bordeaux ; Avena, Jamaica ; Helene Sophie, St. Stephen's; Champion, St. Vincent; Regalia, St. Vincent ; Constellation, St. Vincent ; Norio, Terceira ; Liddlesdale, Cape of Good Hope • Thomas Forest, St. John's, N.B. ; Prince ss Ro y al, Oporto ; Jersey, St. Lucia ; Elizabeth Brown, B Jamaica Alice, Lisbon ; Char lotte, St. Stephen's, N.. ; f City o Glasgow, Calcutta ; Mary, Grand Bay, Saguenay ; Roberta, Leghorn ; Sterling, Quebec • Cerezina, Barbado es ; J u pit er , Ham burgh ; Matanzas, ; Medomak, Cape Chat; Ata lanta, Berbice ; Gilbert Munro, St. Lucia ; Idea, Genoa ; n,N a e n w ub Y e, or Q k L Er bec bg ; TO L S a Sil u e r r e Z n O a g , von Leda, ude nb Trinidad;ur g STaganrogpe cu l Speculation, o ; D Algoa Bay; Vulcan , Trinidad ; Crystal Palace, Ceylon; H a mpshire, Rangoon and Madras ; Jesse, Nevis ; Thetis, Callao ; Jacob, Shediac ; Rising Sun, New York; Skulda, Alston • Elizabeth, Quebec • Si x , Q ue b ec ; S oo t ene , Que bec ; Osbert, Dominica ; Fleur de Lis, 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, Algot. Bay ; Douglas, Geelong ; Wilhel mine, Harburgh; Frau Margaretha, Harburgh; Antionus, Antwerp ; Crystal Palace, Hobart Town ; Fantome, Ja maica ; Caldera, Port Philip ; Comet, Madeira ; Charles Brook, St. Vincent's; Sincerete, Calais; Spheroid, St. Vincent's ; Twenty-eight July, Stettin. CLEARED OUT WITH CARGO.—The Anna Elizabeth for Konigsburgh ; Christian, Harburgh ; Earl of Hardwicko, Madras ; Gold Digger, Penang ; Wacousta, Sydney ; Remmys, Monte Video ; Two Sarahs, Dunkirk ; Agenoria, Dunkirk ; Jacob Synes, Amsterdam ; Sylph, Antwerp ; Ceres, lionigsburgh ; Mercury, Leghorn; Costenso, Genoa; Marquis of Bute, Sandwich Islands. VESSELS SPOKEN" WITH. The Enterprise (schooner), Hamburgll to Australia, Sent. 11, lat. 44 N., long. 12 W. The Aberdeen, bound south. Sent. 6, lat. 51, long. 15. The Otterburn, Glasgow to St. Thomas's, Sept. 7. The Saracen tship), of Liverpool, Aug. 10, 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 5,3 1011, 61 E, 5Ss Od 28s Od 50s Od , 25s Od First Second Third.. Oatmeal, per bag of 801bs imperL COAL MARKET.—Ssrr. 18. Prices of Coal per ton at the doss of the market. s. d.; Wallsend, Stc. ui ~ , Chester Main.. 20 6 Tanfield. Moor Butes 16 6 Stewart's Wylam 18 6,Cassop 21 . • 6 `Hen& Hall . ..... .......... 2s Kelloe 22 .21 6 iTees .19 6 Whitworth lB A ° e 5 v .21 6 Birchgrove Graigola - 6 . .21 6 Cow en . 20 ...... , 0 ~22 2 Aubrey's Stone ..,,.....••• 26 21 91 Wallsend, Rte Eden Main Northumberland Bell Belmont South Hettoi Kepier Grange RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 18. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market has been dull to•clal at per cent. decline. Caledonian, 331; East Lancashiree; 17i ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 741 43i ; Lanctot a and Carlisle New Third Shares, 101 prem. •, London IT North-Western, 1018 ; Manchester, Sheffield, a nd 1,! 11 1 ; colnshire, 26 ; Midland, 721 ; North Eastern , Be fan' capital stock, 19i ; ditto, York capital stock, 26; °it i; cheater, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, NI. Shares., +.l- Midland 4, per Cent., die. MANCHESTER, SEPT. 18. STOCK EICHANC,B.—To-day there was little busine:, done, and prices somewhat depressed. Birkenhea d, " eashire, and Chester J., 201. shares, 6i di s .; Blackbun' . 1346 ; Eastern Counties, 12j; East Lancashire, 17 i ; cashire and Yorkshire, 74i London and North as t r e'r n !, 101; ditto, Eighths, d.; Manchester, Sheffield, And ''''— oolnshire, 26; South-Eastern, 19i. BIRM, SEPT. 18 „.„, as STOCK EXCHANGE.— IN GHAM In the niarket to-day tha t .- 1 nothing of any importance transacted, and no YerY rn , 9 alteration of prices took place. Great Western (Su r- d bury and Birmingham Guaranteed) continue in favour, all, promise to reach still higher figures than it has at Preseri reached. SEABORNE MAILS. (N ..Fignlfles that the m areen sent from the Gener al Post.oll by the night—and 11 by the morning--flespateh.) WO 'Day when ma t. a, From wa • Au . in COUNTRIES. in General Post- Port ' l ' tan , l. v n ,..,.._ Office, London. 4 Diso..tcne,l .-....:_____....-. kmerica(byfirit.pack)NlEvery Friday .... Liverpool America (by United Sts.l packet) ..........N I America (by U States! packet) .......... NI ... •.• . • .. . . .. . . . . Liverpool Southampton Australia (via South-I ampton) .......... M. , Ditto (via Marseilles) Ni , $ e P 1 . • 3° Ditto (via Cape of Ooodi rta ' Hope) ............N' ' Sept, 13' Africa (West Coast )..N 53d of the month.. Plymouth. • ..... Alexandria... ... .... N g, 9. 24, & 30 of so. 'Dover .• •• ~ • A1exandria............ 4th & 20th of mon.l-Southamptul Bahamas ...........M .17th of the monthiSeutharnow t Belgium ..... Brazil ..... M 9 th of the month.. Southamptoi. 00. Buenos Ayres ........ M 9th of the month.. Southampto , Cape of Good Hope ..N 14th of the moat. Plymout h .. Cape of Good Hope ..20 14th of the month. Southamotor Cape de Verds ......N ,14th of the month Southampton Ceylon (see India) 1 • , Ceylon .... .... .., ....Nll4th of the month Channel Isles ........NlMon.,Wcd.,&Frid. SouthamptoniTa.Th .4. Chili.. .... • 3l 2d & 17th of mont , Southamptor' China (see India) Constantinople ......N17,8,17,21,&27 of in. Dover .... , . Constantinople ........ 4th & 20th of mon. Souttlampto. ;, 4 Cont. of Europe M & N Twihe daily ...... Dover ..... , Twieeds., Egypt (see India) r 1,.., France .. M 8,-.. N , Twice daily .... .. !Dover ...... Twieeda'" ' Gibraltar .. .. .. .. .. M:4, 7,11,20,27 dill ISouthr.mp tot i Greece (see India) I i Greytown ...... .... SI !2nd & 17th of mon.'gonthamptol llamhurgh ..........N,Tuesday & Frida3 'London ..... Havannah .......... Nll2nd of the montidSoutharnwo.• Oct. 1 Holland ............ MI Day............ !Dover ....... Daily, . Honduras .......... 111,17 th of the month. Southampfo , , 40 India (viaSouthampt.)M 4th & 20th of in , at. Plym , uth ••'Sept. India (via Marseilles)M 'Bth& 24th of mo, iO. ' Dover ......1 lonian Isles (see India)l7,l7, &27 of moolDover.. .•• • I ,—jail Ireland ~ ......31, & N : Twice daily ...... fl o i y h ea d .. ,T4v.. , :,, Lisbon..... ...Hl7, 9, 17, &27 of m.lSouthampton !Sept a" Madeira ............Ml9th of the month ,Southampton Madeira ............N 23d of month ....'Plymouth .. Malta (see India) Malta ..............N 7,17,19,27, 30 of m. Dover ..... • Mauritius (see India) Mauritius ..........N 14th of the month Mexico ............M Ind of the month. ISouthamptol Oat. 1 Naples - ..... ........N;btblsth2bthofmon. l Dover ...• •• New Granada. .. .... Is Id & 17th of month 'Southampton _ __ cro w. New Zea1and.......... By private ship .. i Various port Unc Papal States ...... ..N Ithlsth2sthofmon. l Dover .. • • • • Peninsula .......... M ithl7tll2Bthofinon. Soutbarnptoi Peru ..............M id & 27th of mon. :Southampton Pbrt Natal ..• ••• .N 14th o f th e mont h 1 Plymouth .• Sicily ...... •• • • ....Nibthlsthnthof mon, : Dover .• •• • • Tuscany ............Nlithlsth2sthofinon,'Dover .. • • •• ...........Ml2d& 17th of month Venezuela Southampton Van Diemen's Lan d (see Australia) . .. ... ........21 i r 16 West Indies 0 sep.. i 2 d& 17th o: month,S"thal!nPt • * When any of these dates fall ozi a Sunday, the malls " , is fist despatched on the following day , with the exception of the IT, 01 Southampton), and the Malta, preceding day. both of which will be despatcheu for 0 .• [Anysarrszmxicr.J—Her Majesty's Royal Lette rs Pste o nt valuable and extraordinary improvements in the most ~) and ful and brilliant Telescopes, Camp, Race-course , 010„li }tool( Perspective Glasses(glazed with Munic German Glass), at the distances of objects viewed through them — of 5 1.6 01 portance to the army, navy, and others. Messr s. S. Oh' Solomons, opticians, 39, Albemarle-street, Pic cadlw i,osse si serve—opposite the York Hotel.— These telescopes an such extraordinary powers that some 3i inches, wit h sa tude try eye-piece, will show distinctly Jupiter's moons, can be ring, and the double stars ; with the same telescoPodistant, seen a person's countenance three mil e s and a half an d al l and an object from 12 to 14 miles. They are of large r f EP' sizes, with increasing powers accordingly.—The 11°P-aniall, hibition, 1851.—Valuable, newly-invented, T er) ; ch ic) powerful waistcoat-pocket glass, the sizeof a walnu t, by scar a person can be seen and known 1i miles distant ; tbeY :olle th every purpose on the race-course, and at the °Vera, 0 mi les ' country scenery, and ships are clearly seen at Bto g , to They are invaluable for shooting, deer -stalking, Yachilers: sportsmen, gentlemen, gamekeepers, and tourists. wog race-course, camp, and power ; an object can be clearly seen from 10 to i '„ o lvef; distant. Spectacle Lenses of the greatest transpare n ".' s , the' perspective glasses, with 1 1 ,7 0 00 The valuable advantage derived from this invention I A, 5 0a vision becoming impaired is preserved and strengthen.c`rost very aged persons are enabled to employ their sight at O s : o r minute occupation—can see with these lenses of a muc h le b sag e° aifying power—and they do not require the frequent c pod to the dangerous effects of further powerful assistancc•trordi• ness—New Discovery.—The Organic Vibrator, an foeS e ' nary powerful, small, newly-invented instrument fo r deeof the entirely different from all others, to surpass anythi n g du ced• kind that has been, or probably ever can be, p r o ;rt Being of the same colour as the skin, is not percept' dat enables deaf persons to hear distinctly at church noises public assemblies ; the unpleasant sensation of singing gist' in the oars is entirely removed ; and it affords all th e a tre etp ante that possibly could be desired,-39, Alberintri e ' s Piccadilly. Observe- opposite the York Rotel. BIRTHS. OF A SON. TernO r On the 16th inst., at 14, Chapel-street, Lauf more. rt B 1 t On the 15th inst., a t A rne liff e H a ll, i n the , -kr oa herrioer. ing of Yorkshire, th e w if e o f D ong l aa Brown, at-law. OP A DAU. ' co, On the 17th inst., at 9, Victo GH ria T -sq Z.B uare, Grosvel.o l . : of the wife of W. Downing Bruce, Esq., K.C.S.p -r if o d Lincoln's-inn, barrister-at-law. 0 0 ic On the 15th inst., at 11, Euston-equarep Joseph Skelding, Esq. ___--------.. MARRID. On the 16th inst. at St. Francis X av ier's Cher'" , ,„ e r e pool, Donald Kennedy, Esq., to Maw, eldest (bog"' Anthony Galletti, Esq., of Brougham-terrace. ale' t On the 14th inst., hu at Nellingly of o , the Rev. Robe S s tar worth Sutton, rector of Hype, and late Fellow f the • College, Oxford, to Henrietta, only surviving cbi ld ,ty of late Thomas Woodward, of Highlands, in the cou Sussex, Esq. DIED. roa d, At his residence, 3, Portland-terrace, New e13",," „, B pll Mr. Charles P. Connelly, in the 33d year of his a g e, lamented by his widow young family, and friends. „Nit son of Lieutenant-Colonel and 'Mrs. On the 14th inst., atwitatim , ate Edward PereY , 17t1.1 Fusiliers. u s oey On the 14th inst., Louisa, wife of Alexander •The 1 :38. E , q , 4, Claremont -terrace, Wandsworth-road, age ( ' - j o ho On the 15th inst., of congestion of the brain, Col. Newbery, of 10, Hereford-street; aged 81. , ill' At ti, Rectory House, Southtleet, after a few clan 00 ness, the Rev. George Edward Murray, eldest 500 ° I Lord 13. shop of Rochester. ___,,,„.........1 Campbell, _ - LONDON : Printed and Published by MURDO yOVNG,„' :., al N. 'll2, Strand, Priuter, at Ti.e Sun Office, 11 ;; iltraiid, in the PreainA of the Savoy, in the count/ Diidalsoxi rnealsy, Aepiembor 11 VW. 1