The Sun. — London, England, 1854-08-23 00:00:00

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. WEST LONDON. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held yesterday at the London Tavern ; Mr. S. Bird in the chair. _ . The report stated that this bill for carrying into effect the arrangement between this company and. the London and North-Western Railway Company has become law. The directors will lose no time in carrying out the pro iisiens of the new act, and will use every possible exer tion to obtain a satisfactory result. They congratulate the proprietors on their improved situation and pro spects. The directors report an increase in the total traffic on the canal for the half-year of 8,447 tons. In the traffic both to and from the railway there has been a small decrease as compared with the las t half-year, in the former of 9 tons, and in the latter of 128 tons. The statement of the receipts and disbursements shows that 298,4571. had been received, and 294,8871. expended, leaving a balance of 2,6241. at tbe banker's and 9451. due to the company. On the motion of Mr. J. BIRD, seconded by Mr. LOVELESS, the report was received and adopted. In reply to a question, it was stated that nothing had been done in respect to the arbitration between this com pany and the London an d North-Western Railway Com pany, but they hoped to be enabled to proceed with it shortly. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the pro ceedings. WIMBLEDON AND CROYDON. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held yes. terday at Fendall's Hotel, Palace-yard—Mr. W. Reed in the chair. It appeared from the report that an arrangement had been entered into with Messrs. Peto and Betts for the completion of the undertaking, including the land, sta tions, works, and all other expenses incidental thereto, by which the proprietors would be put in possession of their railway in a fit state for opening on the 31st of March next. Every expense contingent on its comple tion would be covered by the amount of the share capi ta), viz., 45,5001. Forthis sum the proprietors would have a single line of railway, with all necessary stations and sid ings. The length of the line was 511 miles, being at the rate of 3,400/. per mile. The directors had entered into a conditional arrangement for the purchase of a sufficient quantity of land for a double line. A considerable par 'bon of the land had been purchased, and the works had been commenced under the contract with Messrs. Peto and Betts, and there was no room to doubt that the line would be both speedily and substantially con structed. Every exertion was being made to obtain the possession of the land, with a view to shorten any delay that might otherwise occur in the completion of the rail way. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report, said that the works were proceeding satisfactorily. The undertaking would soon be in a position to enable them to make arrangements for working it themselves, or for leasing it to ether parties. The accounts had not been audited, but would be submitted at the next half-yearly meeting duly audited. The receipts amounted to 11,7411., and the expenses to 7, 0001 ., on t he 30 t h of June last, but the expenditure since that date had been increased, owing to the progress of the works. The report was unanimously adopted, and a vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings. WEST END AND CRYSTAL PALACE. The third half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in this company was held on Monday at the London Tavern ; Mr. Thomas in the chair. The secretary having read the report and statement of accounts, both of which have already appeared in The Sun, the chairman apolo gised for the absence of Mr. Geach, chairman of the company, and said that the report was so full as to require little or no observation from him. Every thing was going on prosperously, contractors were at work at three stations, and the company had got possession of the greater portion of the necessary land. One gentleman had asked 12,0001. for his land, but the company had obtained it for 4,0001. Arrangements were in progress with the Westminster Terminus Company, which he expected would be very advantageous. They had got the extension to Farn borough, and expected in co-operation with the South- Eastern to get into Mid-Kent. That company had not as yet come into their views, but negotiations were in progress. About 600 men were employed on the works. The report and accounts were then adopted, and the proceedings terminated. WORCESTER AND HEREFORD. The half-yearly meeting of this company was appointed to be held at the Queen's Hotel, Birmingham, on Mon day, but in consequence of the attendance not being suf ficiently numerous to constitute a quorum, it was, after waiting an hour for the arrival of shareholders, ad journed sine die. It transpired in conversation that the shafts of the tunnel through the Malvern-hills are pro gressing, and that in the next session of Parliament it is intended, if sanctioned by the shareholders of the respec tive companies, to ask for powers in conjunction with the London and North-Western and Midland companies, to raise means for the completion of the works. BLACKBURN. The report of the directors of this company has been issued, and states that their opposition to the proceed ings of the Lancashire and Yorkshire and East Lan cashire Companies for working arrangement , ' bad been ineffectual in Parliament. They would, however, in the next session oppose the attempt then to be made to effect a complete amalgamation of the companies. As direc tors of a company already under working arrange ments with the Lancashire and Yorkshire, they complain of the alliance with the East Lancashire as having already diminished their traffic, and in stance the present as " another instance of the bad faith with which it has ever treated this (the Blackburn) company, and are in utter disregard of the provisions of the agreement subsisting between them." The directors have been pressed for the repayment of heavy mortgages, but have arranged fur the continuance of the loans until the money can be re-borrowed ; and in consequence of these proceedings they propose to discontinue the divi dend upon the preference shares. The receipts for pas sengers and parcels have bees 8,437/., and 10,714/. for goods, besides 2,9541. for minerals. Of this the interest on loans, land claims, &c , absorb 9,6011., and working expenses, tolls, &c., 10,0391. BIRMINGHAM, WOLVERHAMPTON, AND STOUR VALLEY. The half-yearly meeting of this company vas adver tised to be held in Birmingham on Monday,' but, its affairs being now merged in those of the London and North-Western, no shareholders were present, and con sequently no business was transacted. SEVERN VALLEY. At the adjourned half-yearly meeting of this company, held on Monday, at the offices, Parliament-street, Mr. W. Reed in the chair, the only business transacted was the approval of the accounts, the re-election of Mr. S. M. Peto, M.P., and Mr. Jackson, M.P., the retiring directors, and the re-appointment of Mr. Phillips, the retiring auditor. NEWRY AND ENNISKILLEN. The half-yearly report of the directors of this company states that the receipts on capital account amount to 5,019/., and the payments to 6,8491. With reference to the small balance of 1001. against the company on the revenue account, the directors consider it very unim portant, as they have a much heavier claim against the Dublin and Belfast Junction Company for breaches of agreement. The directors state that on the opening of the Newry and Enniskillen line the Dublin and Belfast Junction Company refused to furnish the trucks, which caused a delay of four months in procuring others ; and that they also subjected the passenger traffic to a series of obnoxious charges and regulations. Since Mr. Card well's bill came into operation, the weekly traffic returns on the line have increased from 151. per week to nearly 401. per week, and so soon as the remaining obstacles to the through traffic can be removed, the directors confi dently expect they will reach a much higher amount. The directors have given directions to carry out the ex tension line to the landing-quay at Newry, so that the waggons can load and unload alongside the ships in the basin, and they hope that the works will be completed in the course of the present year. In conclusion they state that, a s th e f unds at their command will blip com plete the undertaking , they pled ge th emse l ves to ma k e no further ca ll on the shareh olders , but w ill su b m i t all may future arrang emen t s that be proposed to meeting call e d to consider and nddetermine thesaamesr special The capital account showed that 119,8141 . had been received, and 119,054/. expended, le av i ng a b alance of 7691. The revenue acco unt for f our month s en di ng on the 30th of Ju ne l ast, showed t hat 2061. h a d b een re ceived and 3061. expended, la against the comp any . The aessevitsng;tbhaelance of 1001. c estimated at 63,242/., an d the claims at 11,6 ° 277anY are NORM-EASTERN. company (including the report of the directors a , York and North the York. Newcastle. and 13 3 er th ' im p -Midland, and Leeds Northerr c above tale) I result of amalgamated in the last session under the Companies, congratulates the proprietors on the successful their a pplication to Parliament for power amalgamatetsosfure the three companies into one undcrtakine diture and liabilities of each of the three . companiesex classes of of sbareholders will continue to appear iitheoirr several capital accounts, and any money expended here after on capital account for the a.benefit of the joint con cern will be charg ed against joint capital account. The debentures, debts, and liabilities of the three companies become a charge upon the North-Eastern Company, i n whose name debentures will in future be issued, and out of whose general revenue the whole of the interest pay able in respect of the debt will be defrayed. So much of this interest as belongs to the joint capital account will be charged to the ereneral revenue account before the net savings are divid ' ed among the three classes of proprietors, and the remainder will be charged in the separate revenue account of each class, ac cording to the excess of expenditure in each case beyond its amount of traffuapreashare capital. The division of the joint net i • k R wic aitway co .. eipt s has been settled as follows :—To the Ber wick for subsequent mpanY, 57 . 735 per cent. of the whole ear 1854, and 57 . 1 per cent. for 1855 and slam cent. for 1854, year d s to the York Railway, 33 . 265 per years ; and to the Leeds per cent. in 1855 and subsequent and 10 per cent. in 185 e _Northern, 9 per cent. in 1854, Mahon and Driffield undertaking and subsequent years. The theVaking is to he amalgamated on certain terms with Passinglines of the act. The general increase of traffic on the very satisfactory, and amounts to 151 per cent. on th i s of 1803. The as compared with the corresponding period ex penses, on the other hand, have in - 3. creased about :251 per , The working cent. The net revenue of the Lair year is 370,2501., I being an increase of 94 per cent. over the corresponding period of last year. To this has to be added 11,4201., the amount due from the Post-office for the convey ance of mails in 1853, making the total divisible revenue 381,6711. The directors propose that a dividend for the half-year should be declared on the ordinary stock and shares in the Berwick capital stock at the rate of 34 per cent, per annum, on the ordinary stock in the York capital stock at the rate of 21 per cent. per annum, and on the preference quarter-shares and exten sion shares, 1848 (Nos. 1,2, 3), in the Leeds capital stock at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum, THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23, 1854, SOUTH WALES. The financial statement of this company for the half year ending the 30th of June last shows that 181,5501. had been received on capital account during the half year, and that 182,3781. had been expended.. The total receipts to that date on capital account amounted to 3,847.5671., and the expenditure to 3,868,2461., leaving a balance of 20,6791. against the company. The revenue account for the half-year ending the 30th of June showed that 112,9821. had been received on the South %Vales line, and 74,7411. expended, or 66'15 per cent, of the receipts, leaving a balance of 38,2411. The Forest of Dean revenue account shows that 2,5161. had been received during the half-year, and 5261, expended, leaving a balance of 1,9901. The net revenue of the two lines amounts to 40,2301. To this is added. in the general revenue account 5,1591. from the preceding half-year, 1,5811. dividend on Vale of Neath shares, 321. registration fees, and 19,2501. front the Great Western Railway Company for the half year's fixed rent of the line from Grange to Carmar then, at 38,5001. per annum,—total, 66,254/. From this is deducted 2351. rent of offices, &c., 26,437/. interest on debentures, and 7,846/. assumed amount due to the Great Western Railway company under the agreement of 29th of March, 1851, leaving a balance of 31,7351. Out of this sum is deducted 4,6121. for the guaranteed divi dend on the 201. shares, leaving 27,1221. This amount is subject to a deduction of about 15,000/., in respect of charges estimated as payable for the supply of rolling stock, and power, &c., prior to the 31st of December, 1853, which had been undercharged in former half-yearly accounts. GREAT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN. The report to be submitted at the next half-yearly meeting of this company shows that the working ex penses for the last six months amount to 59,528/., ex ceeding those of the corresponding period of the year 1853 by 10,3601. The increase is attributable to the very great advance in the price of every article required for the working and maintaining of railways. The net surplus revenue of the half-year is 51,0471., and the di rectors recommend that out of this sum a dividend be paid at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum, free of income tax. The claims for compensation arising out of the accident at Stra,ffan on the sth of October last, might now be considered as all settled. They will not exceed 27,0001., including costs. The branch line from Port arlington to Tullamore is nearly completed, and will be opened for public traffic next month. WELWYN, LUTON, AND DUNSTABLE. A public meeting of the inhabitants of Luton was held on Thursday, for the purpose of promoting the above proposed line—Mr. It. How presided. Resolutions were passed in favour of the scheme, and a committee was appoineed to take the necessary steps to carry out the undertaking. It was stated that the line would cost 120,0001., and that the promoters were prepared to advance 40,0001., provided the local parties subscribed the remainder. The length of the line would be 17 miles, commencing by a junction with the London and North-Western Railway at Dunstable, passing through Luton along the valley of the Lea by Wheathamstead, and terminating by a junc tion with the Great Northern Railway at Digewell. THE FATAL COLLISION ON THE BRIGHTON RAILWAY. INQUEST ON ONE OF THE BODIES. CROYDON, TUESDAY NIGHT. This evening, at 8 o'clock, a highly-respectable jury assembled before Mr. Carter, coroner for East Surrey, at the Railway Tavern, near the station, to inquire into the circumstances touching the death of John Gammon, one of the passengers who lost his life in the frightful collision which took place on the above line on Monday afternoon, a detail of which appeared in The Sun. The jury having been sworn, The coroner stated that until 2 o'clock that day he had not received any intimation of the case, except what he had read in the public papers. He was desirous of hav ing the body identified, and to adjourn the question to a future day. The jury having viewed the body, William Gammon, son of the deceased, was sworn— Said he was a labourer, residing at East Peckham. De ceased was his father. He was a gardener, and was 63 years of age, and had resided at East Peckham. He saw his father alive between 7 and 8 o'clock on Monday morning at his own house, preparing for the train to go to the Palace at Sydenham. The train was proceeding from Paddock-wood station. Deceased was at the time in good health. Tile inquiry was then adjourned until Wednesday (Aug. 30), at 10 o'clock, at the Town-hall. INQUIRY BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. Yesterday morning 4 prisoners, taken into custody by the police, were placed at the bar before the bench of magistrates at the Town-hall, Croydon, the magistrates present being Mr. Byron, Mr. Keinmis, and Mr. Suther land. Inspector Julien took the men into custody upon his own responsibilty, and has received the strong approba tion of the magistrates for the course he has adopted. The prisoners are Robert Simpson, engine driver of the excursion train, and James Sladden, fireman of the same, both in the service of the South Eastern Railway Company, with Edward Boynett, the driver of the bal last engine, and Edward Knivett, the fireman of the same, in the service of the London and Brighton and South Coast Railway, and they were charged with caus ing the death of James Gammon, a gardener, residing at East Peckham. Mr. Burgon attended on behalf of Simpson and Sladden, and Mr. Church on behalf of the South Eastern Bellew Company. The Brighton Com pany was represented by a solicitor. Mr. William Brown, the superintendent of the Brick layers' Arms station, said he was in the Dover excursion train when it came up, and was looking forward when the train approached the Croydon station. They passed the auxiliary signal about 600 yards below the station ; that signal being down indicated that all was right at the station, and the train therefore went on, although at a reduced rate of speed. The auxiliary signal was the protecting signal of the station. When the train arrived at the second bridge from the Croydon station, he saw that the danger signal was up, and at the same moment he saw the station man run out and hold up his red light, showing the driver that he must reduce his speed. The driver did the best he could, but it was impossible for him to stop. In answer to a question from the bench, Mr. Brown stated that when the train was at Steat's Nest it was telegraphed to Croydon, and the driver would have every reason to believe that the line was clear when he saw that it was all right with the auxiliary signal. A magistrate stated that he had before him a docu ment which showed that the train was telegraphed at Stoat's Nest, and that it was not answered at Croydon, showing, he presumed, that no one was in charge of the telegraph there. Mr. Brown said this accident would not have hap pened if the telegraph had been properly conducted. Sergeant John Julien, 28 P, stationed at Croydon, deposed to arresting Boynett and Knivett. The latter prisoners admitted to the court that they were on the ballast-engine. Boynett said that he stuck to it, but that Knivett jumped off. It being here suggested that an adjournment was ne cessary, in order to complete the evidence, Mr. Burgon addressed the bench, and submitted that nothing had been proved against his clients, and there fore hoped that they would be liberated on bail. The chairman remarked that they had the interests of the public in charge, and to see that they were not ex posed to any neglect while travelling upon the railway. At present the case was in the hands of the police, a serious charge had been preferred against the company's servants, and therefore it was the duty of the bench to investigate it. They, however, would adjourn the further hearing of the case until five o'clock that after noon. On the re-opening of the case at that hour, after some discussion, it was proposed to examine the signal men at the Croydon Station, James Skinner, and Thomas Davis; but the bench ascertaining that they worked the signals on the up-line and might be implicated, declined examining them. Mr. Burgon inquired upon whose authority the pri soners bad been apprehended? Mr. Lund, the superintendent of the police, said that I he had acted in a similar way as where a party might be killed on the public highway. Being informed of the of o nsru le e circumstances attending the collision, he had felt it his duty tor ie ;andt eti be th e men i nto custody. Ile had since received furpthlice from 8i rßPriSe pluende,att a htSC fu om tu t r n e i Commissioner Police produce further important Mr. Everett, evidence. solicitor, who had been retained for Boynett an d K nivet t , contended th a t as no sa ti s f ac tory evidence had been charged. offered t h e men ought to b e ens ' The chairman said that, c o nsidering life and the injury sustained the serious loss of with other by other parties, coupled duty if circumsta nc es, they should they did not institute the not bedoing their They therefore could not most searching inquiry. allow the l • soners. li berat i on of the pri- The pricioners were then remanded till Friday next. A DOUGLAS DIES.—In the year 1667, when the Dutch filling the breasts destroyed our ships in the Mditwitayl, of the inhabitants of London w e gallant heart, true to his heroic name , aarm and dismay, one country's cause. Captain Douglas, of perished ti for his Royal Oak, ihaving defended his ship with Ale I.w-dear obstinacy, o7 pursuance of the orders he had received, "tom in his post to the last extremity," at length found h a i i ii n stip n in flames from stem to stern , the enemy h av i ng succee d ed in firing her ; his crew finding further-resistance useless, retreated to the shore, and Captain Douglas was urged to accoinpany them ; he replied that be bad no com mands to retire, and " that it never should be said a Douglas had quitted his post without orders ;" and thus resolutely continued on board, and was burnt with the ship, falling to discipline and, obedience to command, and setting an example worthy all Greek or Roman fame.—Deeds of Nava l Paring. ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. NORTHERN CIRCUIT.—LIVERPOOL, AUGUST 21. (Nisi Prius Court.) CRIIII. CON.—EVANS V. ROBINSON. Mr. Ormwold Lloyd Evans was the plaintiff, and Mr. Robert Ansley Robinson the defendant; and the plaintiff complained that the defendant had had criminal conver sation with his wife. The defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr. Knowles, Mr. Serjeant Wilkins, and Mr. Asp land for the plaintiff ; Mr. Watson, Q.C., and Mr. Ather ton, Q.C., for the defendant. Mr. Knowles, in laying the case before the jury, said —The plaintiff in this case was Mr. Ormwold Lloyd Evans, a gentleman of good fortune and good family in the county of Gloucester. On the death of his father, who was a magistrate of the county, he inherited the property which he now enjoys, his place otresidence for soma years having been at Cheltenham, situated in that county. In November, 1850, the plaintiff was united in marriage with a young lady named Carrington, the daughter of a gentleman who has filled the office of Judge of the Island of Ceylon, but who, since his retire ment, has lived with his family at Cheltenham. The plaintiff was at that time about 32 years of age, and his wife was some five or six years younger. They had known each other some time. Miss Carrington was a young lady of considerable accomplishments, and any one looking at their condition at the time they were married would have predicted a long course of happiness; and certainly no one would have been prepared for the disappointment which was destined speedily to follow. They went abroad, to Paris, for a short time, for nine or ten days only ; and on their return they lived for a short time at Leicester, Mr. Evans being fond of hunting, and the county of Leicester affording great convenience fur persons taking an interest in that sport. A differ ence gradually arose between them, based on these grounds. Before the marriage it had been arranged that they should live in the house occupied by the plaintiff's mother. After the marriage, Mrs. Evans seemed averse to this arrangement, to which she ob jected, and the matter caused considerable disagreement between them, so much so, that when in March they left Leicester to go back to Cheltenham, the lady, in the first instance, went upon a visit to her father, while the plaintiff went to his own house. An attempt was made at reconciliation, which unfortunately did not succeed for in April of that year, and within a few months after their marriage, this young couple agreed that in future they would live separated, he making an allowance am ple and sufficient for her wants—the allowance amount ing to 2501. a year during his mother's life, and 3501. after her death ; and, if she survived her husband, she was to have a jointure of 5001., on the terms of the mar riage settlement. At the time of the separation she was pregnant, although it was unknown to either herself or her husband ; for eight monthis after the separation she was delivered of a still-born child. The defendant was a resident of Cheltenham, and was a man of good for tune. He was a married man, and had that security which is generally supposed to belong to a man of ma ture time of life, for he was turned 50. He was, or professed to be, the old and well-tried friend of the family to which this lady belonged. He had known her family for some time, and had unrestricted entrance to it. For some time after the separation there appears to have been no cause of complaint, for when it came to the ears of the plaintiff that the defendant was walking out with his wife in a style of familiarity which would have been suspicious in a single man, he attributed it to that old acquaintanceship which existed between the families, and it gave his mind no disquiet on the 'subject. But when it came to his ears, as it did in June last year, that his wife had gone to London, attended only by her maid, where they had resided in lodgings by them selves for the space of a fortnight, having no other member of her own family with her, he did feel called upon to address a word of remonstrance to her father, which, however, was unattended to by him. In the course of the present year that visit to London was re peated. The lady again went to London in the month of July, taking lodgings in Bryanstone-street, Portman square. The plaintiff, having heard of the acuteness of Field, the detective officer, whose skill had been pro perly illustrated in a trial that had recently terminated, engaged him to take such measures as his own expe rience would suggest for the purpose of coming to the truth of the matter, and of unveiling the objects of the defendant, if he had any. Field went to work. He saw Mrs. King, the ownerof the house at which thepjaintiff's wife was lodging. She refused herself to be engaged in the investigation ; and he then applied to a person named Grocott, a woman who will be a witness to-day. Mrs. King wanted a cook, and Mrs. Grocott was intro duced into the house in that capacity, and she had some opportunity of observing the motions of these parties. l i The rooms occupied by the plaintiff's wife were on the first floor, and consisted of a drawing-room aid a bed room behind. There was also a bed-room above, in the second floor, and an attic for the maid. The object of Grocott and Field was to be able, by some contrivance, to have a view of the drawing-room without betraying themselves to the defendant and Mrs. Evans. By Grocott's account it would be seen that for two or three days the defendant came regularly ; but Mrs. Grocott not being in the room, could do no more than record that the defendant came. At last Field gave her a gimlet, and desired her to bore a hole in the panel of the folding-door between the bed-room and the sit ting-room. She did so. The defendant came as usual. Mr. Matins. according to his general custom, went out of the house ; and Mrs. Grocott set herself to watch. The learned counsel then gave a summary of Grocott's evidence, as afterwards detailed, and having glanced at the probable line of defence which would be set up, namely, that the whole story was a fabrication, the learned gentleman said he would give way to Mr. Serjeant Wilkins, who would proceed to call evidence. Before he did so, however, he (Mr Knowles) corrected a statement he had made in opening the case. He found, by a reperusal of the deed of settlement, that by one of the stipulations the plaintiff's wife could live where she pleased, and that she was not, therefore, obliged to remain under her father's roof. Mr. William Edwards Lawrence called and examined by Serjeant Wilkins—Reside at the Greenway, Chel tenham, and am a magistrate of Gloucester. Witnessed the marriage of the defendant on the 14th of November, 1850, with Miss Carrington. The defendant is a magis trate and deputy-lieutenant of the county of Gloucester. He is a married man, and has been living separate from his wife nearly a year and a half. Have been for several years acquainted with the family of the plaintiff's wife. Had occasionally seen the defendant in company with the plaintiff's wife. Her husband settled upon her a marriage settlement of 5001. a year. By Mr. Watson, Q.C.—The defendant has lived many years at Cheltenham, and has a son grown up. Mr. Carrington, the father of the young lady, has a son grown up and a younger son, and another daughter. Don't know that there is a third daughter. Have known the defendant sixteen years, during which time he has been the intimate friend and constant visitor with the family of Mr. Carrington. He visited there when Mrs. Lloyd Evans was a child. May have seen the defendant walking with the father of the plaintiff's wife before and after their marriage ; and also with the mother and her daughter. Don't know that the defendant introduced the plaintiff to the family. Never was in the society , of the plaintiff after the marriage. Went to Lon don to attend the marriage. Have heard that Mr. Carrington gave him 1,0001. on the marriage. Did not know that he had spent it all. Didn't know that plain tiff's property was mortgaged to its full value. Had beard that the plaintiff took his wife with his hunters to lodgings in Leicester, on his return from the marriage tour. Did not hear that be dismissed her lady's maid. Was informed that, after the plaintiff came back from Cheltenham, she was averse to living with his mother. Never knew that the plaintiff had said he would not allow his wits to live with him again, because she w ou ld not submit to his terms to live with his mother. Never knew that she returned to his house and begged and prayed to live with him, hut ha would not allow her. 1 Plaintiff's father lived at Tewkesbury, and believed he was a chemist and druggist. He was a sporting gentle man, and went to the hunt at Leicester. His mother lived at Cheltenham. Knew his father a little. Don't know that his mother had been a barmaid at au inn. By Mr. Knowles—Forget whether Mr. Evans, sen., was a magistrate. At the time the plaintiff told me about taking his wife to Leicester, lie told me it was part of the arrangement before the marriage; as also was the agreement to live with his mother, who is Si years of age, not fit to live by herself, being partially blind. Knows the house where his mother lives. It is a gentleman's house, and fit to take any lady to. The marriage settlement, giving a jointure of 5001. a year to the wife, was put in. The deed of separation, dated 10th May, 1851, was put in. It settled 2501. upon her until the plaintiff's mother's death, and 3501. a year afterwards, and there was a stipulation that she might live where she pleased. Mr. Edward Mitchell, of Cheltenham, living next door to Mr. Carrington, knew the plaintiff and his wife be fore their separation. Remembered after the marriage when Mr. Evans was living at her father's house. Observed notbing more between the defendant and Mrs. Evans than the great intimacy which could exist among friends. I saw nothing to induce suspicion of immora lity, but there was certainly suspicion of impropriety. Never made any remonstrance with Mr. Carrington's family. By Mr. Watson—Knew Mr. Carrington, and still visited with, his family. Knew the defendant since being acquainted with Mr. Carrington's family, and had been a constant visitor there. Remembered M rs . Evans's confinement in December, 1851. She was in a low state after then. Mrs. Selma Taylor, widow, living. at Leicester since 1851, said she let apartments. In 1850 the plaintiff, Mr. Evans, and Mrs. Evans, came to her house and lodged with her until March, 1851. During that time his conduct to her was kind. He had a carriage occa sionally. By tr l . f. W T at h s ey on— b a l d tli t i h n r k ee h s e le p ep a i id ng- m ro e o m th s re a e n g d u a ineas and l sit ting room. He had from five to se v e n horses, and hunted five days out of the seven. Went out from nine to ten in the morning, and frequently home by five in the evenirg. Used to go into the room in the morning to take the order for dinner. He would ask her what she would have, and she would sometimes answer in a manner which she would not expect from a new-married Tidy. She sometimes said " I don't care." There were many ways in which a new-married person would answer. Sometimes he would bring the carriage for her, and she would not go ou t. At other times she would get rather hasty, and be would try to quiet her down. Once this occurred in consequence of a quarrel with me and the be annoyed, a nd at her instigation the maid was turned Wit ness3bEn:4lval d ' a i a i e dy n ov i . s nee ctN, Witne ss meTei r i . h . s t i as ta ; quarrelled about plaintiff, and he said she should not would Mr. Evans dnh P ed e n i‘ b oi r t u rsi a l. i7 Ev o . vaal l ns l t r ,st s ah . i,el E r s v im a l enasNi would t o. o u l i d dT Mr. hneoyt Mrs, tEhvo aung sh tried thought tahs t e to yn ow q t u e r i s e eo t notm th u e c :n h . a ladymarried. sanyt haie divensdatatotld as he was a gentleman, or she would not let her maid annoy her so much. Since witness had been in Liver- pool (since Friday), she had lodged at the Railway Hotel. There were eight others, including Mr. Melton, attorney, Mr. Field, the detective, Mrs. Grocott, " the cook," Mrs. King, Mrs. Price, and Mr. Morgan. They all dined together, with Mr. Melton at the head of the table. By Mr. Knowles—There were three ladies at the hotel. The maid was discharged because she had very much misconducted herself—at least, she had much an noyed witness. Sarah Phillips, living at No. 15, Edgware-road, Lon don, said—ln the month of June, last year, Mrs. Lloyd Evans lodged at my house. The lodgings were taken by Mr. Robinson. She occupied two drawing-rooms and two bed-rooms. She had her maid with her. While she lived there, her only visitor was Mr. Robin son, who came two or three times a day. He came in the morning for about ten minutes ; in the afternoon, to stay a little ; and in the evening, to take her out. They used to go to the opera, or some other place of amuse ment at night ; and we did not use to wait their return. He asked me for a latch-key the first evening, and he could let himself in as he pleased. Mrs. Evans stayed a fortnight and a day, and the defendant called every day. When the defendant called on the last day, they were at my house. I received an anonymous note. The lady's maid was named Clara. By Mr. Watson—My husband is a tailor. He never worked for the defendant's family. His mother once bought a pair of garters. I still live in the same house. Do not re►nember that at the time Mrs. Evans lodged at my house, she had an eruption of the face. I should have heard if any lady had called at the house during the time. I will not swear that there was not—l am not in the habit of swearing. (Laughter.) I was ap plied to in this case in July. Sarah Grocott, examined by Serjeant Wilkins—On Wednesday, the 28th of June, went to the house of Mrs. King, No. 2. Bryanstone-square. I was sent there by Mr. Field, to find out, if possible, what was going on with Mrs. Evans. Went into the house on the 29th of June. On that day Mr. Robinson called at one o'clock. I wentto the "Cristial" Palace. (Laughter ) He went to the drawing-room. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Melling went to the " Cristial" Palace. On their return Mr. Mellins dined there, and stayed till Mr. Robinson went away at eleven o'clock. Mr. Robin son came again the following day, about the same time. Mr. Watson—l object to my learned friend putting leading questions. This woman is a spy. Mr. Serjeant Wilkins—That is an improper observa tion. Mr. Watson (to the Court)—l ask you, my lord, whe ther it is irregular to call a witness " a spy." The Court—No ; and I think it is rather irregular for you to put leading questions. Mr. Mellins left before Mr. Robinson. On the Satur day afternoon, the Ist of July, I went to the drawing room to listen, when Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Evans wet() in the room. I heard nothing satisfactory. (Laughter.) I went no more until Monday, when I made a hole in the drawing-room door with a gimlet. Mr. Robinson had gone. He came on Tuesday, between one and two o'clock. I looked through that hole, when Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Evans were there alone. Mr. Robinson was sitting on the sofa with Mrs. Evans by his side. He had his leg over her lap. Mrs. Price, a friend of Mrs. King's, was in the back drawing-room taking' an inventory, and I called her, and told her to look. She looked, and made a noise, by accidentally moving a chair, and Mrs. Ev ans immediately came out. [To his Lordship]—The back room opens in the draw ing -room. To Mr. Serjeant Wilkins—Mrs. Evans said, "What are you doing there ?" and Mrs. Price said, " I am taking an inventory of the things." I went down, but returned soon, and looked again. I saw—(The witness here gave a detailed account of her observa tions through the gimlet hole, which, if true, would exclude all doubt as to the criminality of the parties.) I again called Mrs. Price, who was making the in ventory, and I called her to look. She did look. I did not call any one else. Mrs. King cause into the room where I and Mrs. Price were. She looked through the hole in the door. After that I went away. During the time I was there Mr. Robinson came every day. Generally Mr. Mellins was there until lunch, when he went away, and Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Evans were left together. On the Wednesday I saw Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Evans on the sofa. (Here the witness de scribed a scene which was the repetition of that of the previous day.) The next witness called was Mrs. King, who stated that she lived in No. 2, Bryanston-street, Portman square.. She recollects Mr. Robinson taking lodgings in her house fur Mrs. Evans. Was called upon by Mr. Field, the detective, who told her that there wassometbing wrong going on in her house, and that he was sure she would assist him to find it out. Field told her what Sarah Grocott came to her house for. Was called up one day by Sarah Grocott to look through the hole in the door, between the front and back drawing-room. This witness also deposed to what had been described by the others. Mr. Watson, for the defence, stated that lie should not appeal to the jury in reduction of damages, but ask them for a verdict for defendant. He should ask them whether they ci•uld safely rely upon the testimony upon which the plaintiff rested. According to toe evidence, they would find that it was in the year 1850 that the unhappy lady had the misfortune to connect herself by marriage with the-plaintiff. Upon the marriage taking place, they were told that they went to Paris. He should ask the gentlemen of the jury whether, while there, he took his wife to any place of reQpectability ? When at Cheltenham, did he introduce her to his family or to any respectable friend ! Not one living man did he introduce her to, nor in aught did he conduct him self towardS her as a husband. He took her to Leicester, and what were his pursuits ? Hunting five days a. week, scarce a moment with his wife, leaving ' her to pine in lodgings, without introducing her to that society to which she had a right to look. Why, the husband himself, if anything did take place like that imputed to the lady, was the sole cause of it. In 1850, they were married, in March, 1851, they were separated. What was that owing to ? To his unkind ness ; for where was the person who had ever seen him act kindly towards her? To use the words of Lord Den man, "He had sent his wife abroad with - a letter of licence insuring her ruin, unless she had a strong mind, and power to resist the temptation to which she would be naturally subject." The plaintiff's object was ob vious. He had been separated from his wife, and upon that separation he made a settlement upon her of 25G1. a year. His object now was to relieve himself from that charge. If he obtained a verdict in the present case, be could set the settlement aside by a divorce suit in the House of Lords. Mr. Watson then proceeded to review the evidence in extenso, but offered no defence. His lordship then summed up, and in doing so ob served that in his opinion the settlement would stand good, whatever might be the conduct of the wife. The jury retired, and at seven o'clock returned into court with a verdict for the defendant. ' CROWN COURT. CHARGE OF MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS. William Henderson Horner, 33, was indicted for having feloniously murdered Manuel Gonsales on the high seas. Mr. Blair and Mr. Conway were for the prosecution ; and Mr. Sergeant Wilkins and Mr. Aspinall were for the defence. The prisoner was the captain of a ship called the Mongasteen, and with the chief mate, Thomas Henry Chadderton, was indicted for three murders of Manilla men. Two of the bills against the mate were ignored, and on Saturday they were tried for the murder of Angelo Paraiso. Of this charge they were acquitted, and the captain to-day was put upon his trial for the murder of Manuel Gonsales. The evidence was of precisely the same character as that adduced on Saturday. A number of Manilla men were shipped at Singapore in the Monge s t ee „, and on the voyage they were so dirty, slovenly, lazy, &c., that the captain had punishment inflicted on them with a rope's end, and sometimes with a cat. He also occasionally stopped part of their food. It was alleged that from this treatment three of the men died at sea. Dr. Cooper said it was extremely doubtful what the cause of death arose from, whereupon his lordship said there was an end of the case, and the prisoner was ac quitted. CHARGE OF FELONIOUSLY SHOOTING. —Joseph Brecic, captain of the American ship Harkaway, was indicted for feloniously shootin g , on the 10th of July, Lorenzo Cosseu, with intent, &c. Mr. Simons and M e . A s h ton p rosecu t e d ; and Mr. Serjeant Wilkins and Mr. Aspinall defended. James Campbell said—On the 10th of July I saw the ship Harkaway hauling out of the Canning Dock. The men were engaged at the capstan. The steward was on deck drunk, and he was endeavouring to get ashore. The men were endeavouring to prevent him. The stew ard was endeavouring to get into the cabin, but he did not succeed, for the prisoner pushed Min out. He was several times put out. He was pushed out by the mate, and then he fell down. Some of the crew then went to raise him Up, and as they were so en gaged the bars of the capstan, in going round, knocked them all d own. The mate then came over with a belaying pi n , and struck several of the crew. The men at the cap s t an then left the capstan. The mate r a n along the deck, arid the men followed him , and knocked "him down ; some of them jumped upon him, and the prisoner came from the cabin with a pistol in his right hand. lie went round the house on deck, and fired two shots in the direction of the spot where the men were beating the mate. I then saw him speak to a gentleman on deck, and he gave the prisoner another pistol—a re volver. I said, " Hold on, captain ; don't pull another trigger." He then fired another shot. The men were still beating the mate. When I went on board I met the captain (the prisoner), and asked him for the pistol, which he gave me, on informing him of my number. In consequence of the disturbed state of the vessel I gave the pistol to the second mate, who .locked it in the cabin. On obtaining assistance I went to the cabin for the pistol. I subsequently saw a man named Lorenzo Cosseu bleeding at the bead. I did not see that man strike the mate. Cross-examined—There have been several frightful confusions on board American ships in the river. There were six or seven men round the mate. One of them had his knees upon the mate's breast. Other evidence corroborative of the above facts was given, and it was shown that the prisoner desired the men to leave off or he would shoot them. Inasmuch as they refused he fired on them - to protect the mate's life. His lordship then directed.the jury to find a verdict of not guilty, which they at once did. CHARGE OF MURDER. Mar ? , gay, wag indicted for the wilful murder of her daughter, Ellen Kay. Mr. Ovens and Mr. Higgins prosecuted ; and Mr. 111, , nk defended the prisoner. After a lengthened trial the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. BETTING AT MANCHESTER.-TIIESDAY. There has been some important changes in the betting since our last. Heapy, who has been unhealthy in .the market for some time, has gone to 40 to 1, friendless. Grand Inquistor, Doctor O'Toole, and Tros were the only horses in force this morning. For the St. Leger Dervish has receded to 15 to 1, while his stable com panion has been freely backed at 10 to 1. In others we have little change to notice. Closing prices : EBOB HANDICAP. 3to 1 agst Grand Inquisitor (taken) 6to 1 agst Dr. O'Toole (taken freely.) 7to 1 agst Tros (taken). 10 to 1 agst Kingston (take 12 to 1) 14 to 1 agst Merry Bird (taken) 16 to 1 agst Amalgamation (taken) 40 to 3 agst Heapy (offered) LEAMINGTON STAKES. 10 to lon the field (offered) ST. LEGER. 7to 1 agst The Trapper (offered) 10 to 1 agst Boiardo (taken) 12 to 1 agst Ivan (taken) 14 to 1 agst Acrobat (taken) 15 to 1 ag , t Dervish (taken and offered) 33 to 1 agst Marley Hill (taken) 33 to 1 agst Dr. O'Toole (taken) 40 to 1 agst Hannibal (taken) 50 to .1 agst Aribbas (taken) DERBY 7to 1 agst Grwculus Esuriens (taken) 20 to 1 agst Rtfietuan (taken) STRETFORD RACES.--TuEsDay. STRETFuRD HANDICAP. Angelo Bull's Eye Lady Ponsonby Six ran. Won by a length GRAND STAND PLATE. Sheriff Mountain Maid.. KING Tom—This horse was struck out of all his en gagement at York and Doncaster on Tuesday the 22d inst., at eleven o'clock a.m. LINCOLN RACES, AUG. 31. WEIGHTS for the LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP STAICES. Two miles. Forfeits to be declared by the 26th of August. Should the highest weight accepted be un der Bst 71b, it will be raised to that, and the rest in proportion. Age st lb Kingston Defiance_ 4 8 7 Lerrywheut Itch Ammonia Heapy Haricot Little Fawn 6 6 12 Merry Bird Cleveland Lindrick St. Andrew Eulogist 4 6 9 Postulant Florist The Vet 5 6 7 Newbold Aribbas 3 6 2 Lady Vernon__ 4 6 2 WEIGHTS for the BROCEEL Age et lb Minerva (h b) 4 5 12 The Jealous One 3 5 12 D O. 3 5 11 Maid of the Tees 3 6 10 Miss Briggs Claret 3 5 8 Grandsßeudurlicneg r l t n o q n uisitor 3 5 8 3 5 8 3 5 8 Kennyside Hero 3 5 7 Baron Osy 4 5 7 Horatio 3 5 6 IDetermination Jetty Treffz Diligent 3 5 4 Motley Lady Elegant Jennala filly 3 5 0 Julius Agricola 3 4 10 3BY STAKES. One mile and 6rter. Age Et lb Helena Snowdon Dunhill 4 8 3 Billrßichardson 5 7 10 Braxey Itch Lerrywheut Deformed Cleveland Catherine Parr Postulant Florist The Assayer ....... 3 6 12 Haxby Age st lb Lady Vernon 4 6 10 Red Rose Maid of the Tees 3 6 4 Miss Briggs The Jealous One 3 6. 2 Keunyside Hero 3 6 2 Seducer . Horatio Integrity Claret 3 6 0 Diligent 3 5 12 Motley Maud Mary 3 5 6 AQUATICS. TOWER REGATTA. The Tower annual regatta came off yesterday. The assemblage of spectators of varied grades was numerous. and the shipping and the shores in the neighbourhood exhibited one mass of living beings. The prizes, sub• scribed by the officers stationed in the Tower and some of the residents without, were a new boat for the first man, 51. for the second, and other minor amounts for the whole of those who took part in the race, added to which were bands of music, boats gaily decorated, and other indications of a grand gala. The race was in four heats, with six competitors. FirMt Heat. W. Jobbing.._. J. Tomlin ..... G. 61‘1.,ean (Dark blue) 1 (Light blue) 0 (Pink) 0 The distance was from the Queen's Stairs, Tower, to St. Katherine's buoy, twice round. After a few strokes the winner began to draw a-heal, and maintained it to the finish, the other two being close together. Second Heat. James Finnim ..(Yellow) I George Murgatroyd 111 Cannon .....(Red) 0 ..(Green) 0 They were all off in a bustle, then Finnis went to work, and never pave either of the others a shadow of a chance ; red and green got strongly in their mettle, and made a very capital race of it all the way once round, green failing a little towards the finish. Third Heat. Georg! Murgatroyd Henry Cannon John Tomlin George t'Lean 0 This heat, as it will be seen, consisted of the losers of the two previous heats, the first man in each laying by. It was a very spirited heat, the men rowing very capi tally together, and by the equality of the two first for some distance keeping up the excitement. Won by two or three lengths. Fin al Heat. James Finnis (Yellow) 1 George Murgatroyd (Red) 2 William Jobbins .., (Dark Blue) 0 For a moment or so only after the start was it ques tionable who had the lead ; Finnis went away at a slashing pace, and kept it throughout, increasing the lead at every stroke, and winning easily. The other two made a much closer race. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. VESSELS SPOKEN WITH. The Tuscarora ' Liverpool to Philadelphia, Aug. 1 , off Nantucket South Shoal. The Elizabeth Bentley, Glasgow to New York, July 25, lat. 43, long. 58. The St. Helens, London to Geelong, June 18, lat. 16, long. 28 The Regulus, Liverpool to Maranham, July 14, lat. 10 N, long. 34. The Liberator, Liverpool to Wilmington, July 26, lat. 31 N, long. 43 W. The British America (barque), bound west, Aug. 12, lat. 49 N, long. 43 W. The Josephine, of Belfast, bound east, Aug. 14, lat. 54 N, long. 21 W. The Neptune (screw steamer), Dundee to Melbourne, June 29, lat. 5 N, long. 22 W. The Rolla, Belfast to Surinam, Aug. 4, let. 41 N, long. 25 W. .• The Angenora, Belize to London, July 19, Tortugas, NW 30 miles. The Louisa, from the Clyde, supposed for Charlestown, July 31. lat. 42 N, long. 62 W. The Golden Eagle, bound west, July 26. The Meta, bound to St. Jago de Cuba, lat. 29 N, long. 71 W. The Beta, boned east, July 7, lat. 48 N, long. 23 W. The Saxon, standing NE, July 29, lat. 27 N, long. 75 W. The Orissa, Boston to Bombay, July 9, lat. 21. S, long. 36 W. The Johan Caesar (Hambnrgh barque), July 29, lat. 41 15T,J0ng..53 • The Birkenhead, of Liverpool, Aug. 4, lat. 43 N, long. 39 W ; of Bremen, bound westward, lat. 49 N, long 43 W,-.awe day. The Retreat, of Alloa, Aug. 12, lat. 52 N, long. 23 W. The Wellington. of London, for Hobart Town, Aug. 3, lat. 43 N, long. 13 W. • The Endea - vour, of Hartlepool, for Bichibucto, Aug. 8, lat. 46 N, long. 13 W. The Tein, Bristol to Halifax, Aug. 3, lat. 41 N, long. 39 W. The Yorkshire (American ship), from Liverpool, July 31, lat. 43 N, long. 50 W. The Antigua, • for London, July 28, lat. 30 N, long. 59 W. The Cornelia, of Portland, Aug. 12, lat. 48 N, long. 36 W. The Zeepaard, Aug. 14, lat. 47 N, long. 19 W. The Edwin, Aug. 15, lat. 58 N, long. 13 W. The Ganges, Liverpool to Miramichi, July 26, lat. 46 N, long. 50 W. The Packet (brig), of Bristol, on Khron Coait, West Africa. The Duiveland, London to Port Philip, N, long. 12 W. July 31, lat. 41 The - George forton, New Orleans to Liverpool, July 29, Hs , vannah NE 90 miles. SALAD.—SaIad ' IS a production of taste • it belongs to the Fine Arts, and can no more be acquired by rule than can poetry, or sculpture, or painting. You may indeed measure, or hew out, or daub off /v salad. You may know that lettuce requires very little oil, arid endive very much ; that rape needs beetroot and celery ; that that coR cauliflower is the basis of a delicious salad used very much in Italy, but almost unknown in England ; You may know that four table-spoonsful of oil should go generally to one of vinegar ; that the salt is a matter to be nervous with ; that, above all things, it is necessary to dissolve thoroughly the salt in the vinegar before you add the oil. All' this you may know; and you may know how to collect at the right season the right herbs ; yet, nevertheless, you must be born a salad maker, with the full measure of native tact, if you would shine in the profession. It has even been doubted, in the face of the great Gaudet, whether one man can combine in himself all the qualities which go to make a perfect salad maker —because, to complete a salad properly, is said, in fact, to require the united efforts of four different men : a spendthrift for the oil, a miser for the vinegar, a sage for the salt, and a maniac for the mixing.—ge Roving E ng . linkman, THE LONDON GAZETTE OF LAST NIGHT. FOREIGN-OFFICE, AUG. 18. The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. George Bowen as Consul at Liverpool for the Republic of Nica ragua. FOREIGN-OFFICE, Aim. 19. The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. George A. Bra.udreth as Consul at Plymouth for the United States of America. The Queen has also been pleased to approve of Mr. Sa muel Robert Graves as Vice-Consul at Liverpool for the Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh Schwerin. CROWN-OFFICE, AUG. 19. MEMBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THE PRESENT PARLIAMENT. Borough of Cambridge—Robert Alexander Shafto Adair and Francis Mowatt, Esqs., the last election for the said borough having been declared void. Town of Kingston-upon-Hull—William Digby Seymour and William Henry Watson, Esqs., the last election for the said town having been declared void. Borough of Maldon—George Montagu Warren Peacocke and John Bramley Moor e , cis., the last election for the said borough having been declared void. • AUG. 21. City of Canterbury—Charles Manners Lushington, Esq., and the Right Hon. Sir William Meredith Somerville, Bart., the last election for the said city having been de clared void. OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, AIM. 21. Royal Regiment of Artillery.—Gentlernen Cadets to he Second Lieutenants—Frederick George Bayley, vice Tyler, promoted ; Noel Hamlyn Harris, vice Smart, promoted ; Oswald Carr, vice Leonard, promoted ; Henry Whitby Briscoe, vice Eden, promoted ; William George Martin, vice Ogilvie, promoted ; Philip Henry Sandilands, vice Newbolt, promoted ; William James Hall, vice Mahon, promoted ; Mort ,, n Parker Eden, vice Stirling, promoted ; Charles Dolrvinple Gilmour, vice Corey, promoted ; Ed ward John Ward, vice Strange, promoted ; Alexander Dickson Burnaby, vice F. Lyon, promoted ; Wilmot Burrows Edward Ellis, vice Taylor, promoted ; Charles Gorge Luard, vice Longley, promoted ; Henry Auriol Douglas de Vismes, vice Keate, promoted. Aug. 14. Corps of Royal Engineers. Gentlemen Cadets to be Se cond Lieutenants, with temporary rank—Charles John Darrell, vice Greatorex, deceased; John Popham Maquay, vice Lennox, promoted; Robt. Nichol' Dawson, vice Leahy, promoted ; John Major Henniker, vice Bland, promoted ; Edward Osborne Hewett, vice Baynes, promoted ; Frede rick Mould, vice Le Galbis, promoted; Constantine Phipps Carey, vice Durnford, promoted ; William Butler Gusset, vice Frazer, promoted, Aug. 14. COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY LORD-LIEUTENANTS. Royal South Gloucester Light Infantry Regiment of Militia—Edward William Thomas, Gent., to be Ensign, Aug. 17. Queen's Own Light Infantry Regiment of Tower Ham lets Militia—Ensign Frederick Ridge to be Lieutenant, vice Wreford, resigned. Cambridgeshire Militia—George Copeland, Gent., to be Ensign, Aug. 18. Northamptonshire Regiment of Militia—Lieutenant Robert Nicholas Newcomb to be Captain, vice Captain John Borlaise Maunsell, resigned; Frederick William Bowman, Gent., to be Lieutenant, Aug. 14; William Kerr, Gent., to be Lieutenant, Aug. 15 ; Spencer Ley Greaves, Gent., to be Ensign, Aug. 10. The Essex Rifles—Second Lieutenant Evelyn Philip Meadows to be Lieutenant, vice Osborne, resigned ; Francis Barrington Dickens, Gent., to be Ensign, vice Meadows, promoted, Aug. 17. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. James Hart, engineer, Borough-road, Southwark. Frederick Miller, corn merchant, Newport, Essex. William Pilling, publican, Shudehill, Manchester. BANKRUPTS. John M'Calla and Alexander Fotheringham, warehouse men, Friday-street, Cheapside, City, to surrender, Aug. 30, and Sept. 27, at two, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham, official assignee ; Murray, Fenchurch-street. Richard Bench, flour dealer and baker, Birmingham, Sept. 4, and Oct. 2, at ten, at the Birmingham District Court. Christie, official assignee, Birmingham ;*Baker, Birmingham. Henry Wilson, grocer, Old Swindon, Wilts, Sept. 5, and Oct. 3, at eleven, at the Bristol District Court. Acra man, official assignee, Bristol ; Haines and Son, Berks ; Bevan and Girliug, Bristol. George Hammond, carpenter and builder, Walworth, Aug. 30, at one, and Sept. 27, at half-past one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Stansfeld, official assignee; Robin son, Ironmonger-lane. Charles Henry Tugman and James Evens Tugman, pro vi-don merchants, Great Tower-street, Sept. 7, at, two, and Oct. 9, at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Whitmore, official assignee, Basinghall-street ; Laurence, Plows, and Boyer, Old Jewry. George Prince and James Prince, wine and cigar mer chants, Carlton-street Westminster, Aug. 30, and Sept. 27, at half-past two, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Stansfeld, official assignee ; Chidley, Gresham-street. Ebenezer Dempster, Mackenzie Griffiths, Cornelius Prout Newcombe and Francis Thomas Griffiths, ship owners, Gracechurch-street, Aug. 30, and Sept. 27, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham. official assignee ; Law rence, Hews and Boyer, Old Jewry Chambers Samuel Halbert (and not Herbert as adverti.ed in last Friday's Gazette) Ellis, the younger, dealer in stocks and shares, Stock Exchange, Sept. 2, at one, and Sept. 30, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Cannan, official assignee, Ablermanbury Eady, Hatton-garden. Thomas Main, engineer, Walworth, Sept- 2, at half-past one, and Oct. 9, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Whitmore, official assignee, Basinghall street ; Mote, Isl - ngton. Benjamin Smith, manufacturer, Kild wick, Yorkshire, Sept. 5, at twelve, and Oct. 3, at eleven, at the Leeds Dis• triet Court. Hope, assignee, Leeds ; Taylor, Branford ; Blackburn, Leeds. Alexander Smith, merchant, Liverpool, 4th and 27th Sept., at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court. Caze nove, o cial assignee, Livetpo_d ; Duncan, Squarey, and Duncan, Liverpool. Hugh Brown, merchant, Liverpool, Sept. 1 and 29, at eleven, at Liverpool District Court. Turner, official assig nee, Liverpool ; Harvey, Falcon, and Harvey, Liverpool. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. F. C. Cox, J. Tully, and R. H. Foster, Rio de Janeiro— G. Barnes and A. Seabrook, Rodeswall-road, Stepney, naptha rectifiers and varnish manufacturers —E. Hays and M. Kelly, New Barford, near Nottingham, drapers—J. Parkes and D. Baker, Lydney, Gloucestershire, engineers —T. Earle and G. Merrett, Parliament-street, contractors —N. Lea and J. Chandler, Swindon, Wiltshire, tailors—J. Sprague, Lillington-street, Vauxhall. bridge-road; S. Crea sey, St. Andrew's-terrace, Vauxhall bridge-road ; and J. Dudding, Charlton-street, Fitzroy-square, builders ; as far as regards J. Sprague—R. G. Holland and J. C. Tosbach, Cierkenwell-green, surgeons and accouchenrs—J. Roberts and H. Fisher, Gracechurcb-street, confectionem—S. Har vey and T. Higgs, King's Norton, Worcestershire, brick makers and coal dealers—M. Miey, W. Reid, and M. Miley, jun., Warwick-street, Regent-street, tailors' trim ming sellers ;as far as regards W. Reid—J. Metcalf and W. Hudson, Rothwell, near Wakefield, maltsters—J. Crozer and J. Smart, Alnwick, brewers—W. Sanderson 3. Reid, Gresham-street, City, silk manufacturers—B. T. Poeschmann and L. Tischer Liverpool, commission mer chants—J. Humphris and Tischer, Kent, Liverpool, butchers and cattle dealers—J. Hepworth and J. Dotterill, Gos port, contractors and builders—A., J., and E. Bigland and T. Jeffreys, Liverpool, brokers—S. Gregory, S. Rawlings, and A. Haley, Frome Selwood, Somersetshire, card ma kers and machine makers—J. Emary, J. Emary, jun., and F. Head, Hastings and St. Leonard's, job masters and livery stable keepers—W. Low and F. S. Hornblower, Blackfriars-road, chemists and druggists—F. MMus and J. W. Hare, Spalding, Lincolnshire, chemists and druggists and cake merchants. DECLARATIONS OF DIVIDENDS. J. B. Nicklin, Wolverhampton, ironmonger --first div. of 33d. in the pound, Monday, August 28, Tuesday, 29, and Wednesday 30, at the office of idr. Bittleston, Bir mingham. C:Cox, Newcastle-nnder-Lyne, brewer—final div. of 3 2 d. in the pound, August 28, Tuesday, 29, and Wednes day, 30, at the office of Mr. Bittleston, Birmingham. F. Turner, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, colliery-viewer—third div. of 7d. in the pound, any Saturday, after Oct. 7, at the office of Mr. Baker, Newcastle upon-Tyne. DIVIDENDS. Sept. 15, J. Boycot, Kidderminster, draper, mercer, and batter—Oct. 5, J. Bowrin, Walsall, currier. CERTIFICATES GRANTED. Sept. 14, T. Br Chelmsford, architect and builder— Sept. 15, T. Clements, St. Helen's, Lancashire, grocer— Oct. 12, J. and J. Billinghatu, Cradley-heath, Stafford shire, chain•makers—Oct. 12, J. Adams, Longton, china manufacturer. CERTIFICATES GRANTED. August 18, G. Butler, late of Nicholas-lane, Lombard street, auctioneer, formerly of Wellington-chambers, Lon don-bridge, wine-merchant (second class) - August 14, J. Harrison, Sunderland, licensed victualler (third class) — August 10, J. Sagar, Birkenhead, brewer (second class) — August 12, C. Leighton, Liverpool, grocer (second class) — August 18, T. C. W. Pierce, Manchester, merchant (first class)—August 17, R. G. Wollaston, Bishop's Castle, Shrop shire, surgeon (second chois)—August 17, T. Adkins, Bed worth, Warwickshire, grocer and draper (third class) — August 17, J. Patterson, Atherstoue, market gardener (third class). INSOLVENT DIVIDENDS. R. Furmage, Paikstone, Dorsetshire, drilling =leer— div. of lid. in the pound, any Thursday, at the of office of Mr. Dickinson, Poole. J. Rogers, Poole, master mariner and lodging house keeper—div. of 2s. 2 d. in the pound, any Thursday, at the office of Mr. Dickinson. Poole. , J. S. Gilbert, late. of Kenilworth, Leamington Priors, and Coventry, schoolmaster—div. of 3s. 9tl. in the pound, on and after August 31, at the County Court-office, War wick. C. Eyres, late of Radford Semelo, Warwickshire, farmer —div. of 4s. Bd. in the pound, on and after August 31, at the County Court-office, Warwick. F. Wlnnes, Leamington Priors, hairdresser and per fumer—div. of ls. in the pound, on and after August 31, at the County Court•office, Warwick. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. James Noble, tavern keeper, Edinburgh. James M`Nair, temperance hotel keeper, Glasgow. SWANSEA DOCKS.-It is with great pleasure we an nounce to our readers that the centre, or great point stone, of the entrance-gates of these important works was laid, with some formality, but without public de monstration, on Tuesday last, by the Mayor of the town, G. Grant Francis, E4q., F.S.A., in the presence of the officials of the company, the contractor, workmen, and some of the wannest friends of the undertaking. About twelve o'clock, th e s t one , a no bl e specimen from the Craighleith quarries, Ednhurgh, weighing seven tons, was placed in the slings of the goliah, and having been carefully adjusted, was finally set in its appointed place. Within a recess his worship placed the various currrent coins of the realm, which had been expressly obtained from the Bank of England ; and plans and detailed statements of the works, of its promoters, officers, &c.i were likewise enc l ose d. Th e contrac t or , Mr. J. Picker ing, and resident engineer, Mr. Neill, having finally proved the levels to be correct, the worthy Mayor took the mallet, and giving the stone the customary three knocks, declared the foundation-stone duly laid ; and having in a brief speech conqratulated the persons pre sent on the success with which the works had so far progressed, and wis h e d t h em a successful termination, the party retired, amidst the cheers ohthe workmen, to i a dejruner at th e C ast l e H o t e l. The Mayor, we are n formed, left a substantial mark of his visit amongst the wen directly engaged on the docks, a qa COUNTRY MARKETS. LIVERPOOL—AuGusT 22. There was a good attendance at our Corn-exchange this morning, and a tolerably fair business generally resulted. Prices were irregular, but the following reduction from this day se'nnight was conceded : about 4d per bushel on wheat, is per barrel and so. , k on flour, and is per qr. on Indian corn. In other articles of the trade no change of value was observable. IPSWICH—ArausT 22. The annual lamb and sheep fair being held to-day hag diverted attention from the corn market, so that the at tendance was extremely small, and the supply of wheat was equally limited. The f ew sam pl es o f new wheat , principally white, were good in quality, and sold at 64$ and 65s for white. For red the pricss varied from 52.3 to Ms per. We did not hear of any new barley being for sale. for P ER QUARTER* PER QUARTER. Wheat, red (old) 55s to 586 Barley, grinding ... 0 08 to (106 ' Ditto (new) Ditto, white (new) 58 s t o 66 6 P eas Ditto (old) Barley, malting ... 28s to 31,E1Flour, per sack AVERAGES FOR THE WEER ENDING AUGUST 22, 1 851 . Wheat Oats OO „ 00s Od Peas ~ Bears HULL—AUGUST 22. To-day's market was very shortly supplied with whea t from the farmers, and which met very free sale at fully the t rates of last week. Foreign more inquired for, 50 ,1 week's prices supported. Barley as dear as last wee Beaus and oats firm. The linseed market is quiet. s" c Ikea meet fair sale. The rapeseed reported is Weill °I I crushes-a' account. Rapecakes unaltered. 8 \Vilest, English, red 63 to firi l Ditto white l6 to 68 Dantzie and Konigs- Peas, grey and black --. to 1 1,iuseed, Black Sea 63 to 6, Ditto Potersburgh 6() to Ditto Riga and Arch b 3 53 to 54 angel Ditto Konigsberg and Memel - to Per Ton. Gins. c., Hull 10/ 12s 6d to 0/ 0 1 Ditto fine for. 915 s 101 092,, Ditto inf. for OlOB Od to m" 00 Rapeseed OOl Os to 00 1 Rape cakes • fares, English OOB to Ow' Ditto foreign Guano 4l 108 81 t o 1210! 3°nes loos Od to 105 s t Rye Meal ................• berg Pomemuianaud Ham- burgh Danish, Holstein, and _ . Friesland 6O to 64 Russian and Odessa 51 to 60 Oats, English Ditto Danish Ditto Friesland Ditto Russian 2S to 30 Barley, malting Ditto grinding 27 to 3 Beans Ditto foreign Peas, white and yel. 40 to 44, LEEDS. AUGUST 22. The weather up to Sunday night was extremely find% but yesterday and to-day has been unsettled. The b o at is very firm, and a fair business done in wheat at to Friday's rates. Barley nominal. Beans slow sale. and other articles without material alteration. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVE, . 22. been STOCK EXCHANGE.— R The POOL share AUG market has 11°t b e en rented any feature for remark to-day. Prices e • steady, and closed about the opening . Wo ra tes. Caledonian,. 3ti ; Eastern Counties, 114; East Lancash ire, Great Northern, A, 8 ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 69 A 4 Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln, 234; Midland, 63i. MANCHESTER, AUG. 22. dal , STOCK EXCHANGE.—The m a rk e t has been dull to and business limited. Prices were a shade fi r mer. 4 5 ; burn, 5 3-16 ; Caled on i an , 31 7.16 ; E a st LancashireClW, Great Northern A Def erre d, 71546 ; Lancashire and 1j,2! shire, 69i ; Manchester, Sheffield, an d Lincoln, 23 i ditto, 101. Pref. 114 ; Midland Railway Consols, 68i South-Eastern, 19 9--16 BIRMINGHAM, AUG. 22. STOCK EXCHANGE.—There was very little done in t d b j. railway share market to-day, and no very marked on ferenco in prices. The only sale reported this e vening " 'Change was Shrewsbury arid Birmingham at 72h• BRISTOL, AUG. 22. t s h STOCK EXCHANGE . —The market was rather weak atevir close. Great Westerns were done at 7 2 ex di v. ; Shr bury and Birmingham, 72a ; Wilts, Somerset, and We . mouth, 934. COURSE OF EXCHANGE.-YESTEBDAT• 11 1 If, Olbra tar .. •• ••••"*: 3 0 55,, 1+ 17 L orn •• • ..... • • 2 5 47,5 11 17N oenoi ..... ••••• • •• *: 2, 30 •Alsn ..• •••• •• •• • -- 25 30 Venice •• •• •••• 434 13 6 , 34 Nat:tes Palermo ....•• •• •• ••" 129 Messina Lisbon ..........•• •••• 53 ,Oporto ............• •• tmsterdam . . Ditto. three months .. 3otterdatu Antwerp ........... ^rus , eis ....•......... amburgh ........ •• Paris ....... 25 5 Ditto, three months .. 25 30 Ntursetoe- ............. 30 itourde •ux .•• Riu Janeiro ..... . •• • • • • F 119 erlin Vienna.. .. • • • • • • • 11 5 ' l'etersourg ............. 36% Ma 'rid 4.7/ .. 50 'arcelona ........... , Buenos Ayres.... •• .• •• i New York, fi I days' sight Phtlad-lphla . • 7: PRICES OF BULLION, TEE 00. 9 'Forei 4 ii Bars £3 1 7 n l'orttwal X 0 Mea can Do lars 0 0 0 New Doltars ...... 0 0 Silver in WU'S • • .... 0 0 0 SEABORNE MAILS. (15' signifies that the malls are sent from the General Post-del by the night—and AI by the morning—despatch.) Day when matt 1)) From wh. Wi la a CO'UN TRIES. in General Post- Port dur L• n glinu - Office, London.* Dlso:•tched. ... _„.... 0 ••---- - ---- • kmerica(byltrit.pack)N Every Friday ... Liverpool , • perica (by United Sts. t AA' acket) ..........N ......... . Liverpoo l • • kmerica (by U • States packet) ..........N .. ........ SoUthompto n i lustralia (via South ampton) .......... M! Ditto (via Marseilles) NI • Dover .• •• Ditto (via Cape al (Jowl! , Un"°'",s. Hope) ...... ....Ni • • Sep 1 Africa (West Coast). • N,q3d of the month . 'Plymouth •• Alexandria....... „ N 8,9, 24, &30of to Dover .• •• • kiexandria........., „N l ith & 20th of mot ~S outhampto n 3ahamair ............ m :17th of the month 'Southampton ilelgium ......., . • • .. N I 'ally • • • • • • ...... Dover .• •• • • ~,..t i st 13razil ........... „ „,m 9th of the month .. Southampton 1,11•70$ ..... nuenos Ayres .. ....1m .9th of the month.. SoutliatiVW Cape of Good Ho re ..! 1 / 4 : 'l4th of the mont rlymouth •• Cape of Good Hope .. N :14th of the month: Southampton Cape de Verds —„ „ Nll4th of the moot! ISouthanaP On Ceylon (see India.) 1 I Cey10n.......... „ „N 114th of the monol Tel °al Channel Isles ..... —— N ;Mon ~Wed.,&Frid Southampt on Chili.. • • ..............M , 22 & 17th of moat 'SsuthrlMP l ° D China (see India) • Constantinople ......N 7,8,17,24,&27 of in. Dover .. •• • • rtAnstautinople .... .. .. 4th Ss 20th of mo' ! snu .boapton vw f c euriw Cont. of Europe M & N Twice daily ...... Dover .• •• • • .0111 Egypt (see India) TO' 1 6 France ........ M & N Twice daily.-- Dover .. •• •' , A t wit , - Gibraltar .... .....M 4, 7,17, 20, 27 of 11. SoutharnP l°) ' Greece (see India) Ang st Greytown .... .. M i 2nd & 17th of mon. Southamp ton Ilamburgh ...........N Tuesday & Friday ,London • • • '',. 6 El avannah .... ..... . m 2nd of the wont : ISouthomPtoz, sept ,dly 0 Holland ...... MI Daily.. ..........!Dover ••• 40 g05t a Honduras li 17th of the mont h. iSouthamPlo.i: 7,09 t '' uth • "* India (vlaSouthampt.)M lith & 20th of men.!FlyM India (via Mar genies) With& 24th of montt Dover •• • • " „fif lonian Isles (see Ind! o)17 17, &27 of mon Dover.. •• " .r vi ricen - 6 Ireland ...... M & Ni Twice daily Lisbon Ml 7, 9, 17, & 27 of in, Southampton ~,gall' 96 Madeira .... Nt 9th of the month Southampton P' ...... Holyhead •:. Au guill ' A 'i Madeira ...... N 23d of month •• .. Plymouth •• , 0 Malta (see India) . 11 6 ° Malta ......... N 7,17,19,27, 30 of m. Dover ..... Mauritius (see )aidia) t. 1 Mauritius ..... —.. „N 14th of the monti „„,„t o p $ W Mexico IM , Thd of the month. Ifiloutlinii•Y Naples .... .. .... N ,bthlsth2sthofmon pover .. • • ::. _,,tg Sew Granada • 3i 12d& 17th of month SouthamP w ." A t ocri" -- New Zealand ........... 113 y private ship .. Various pol l ' Papal states . .. „. N , th 15th2,thotMon. Dover ... . 0 .. , 0 6 Pnl nBul a • • • . m i'thl7th2f3thotinon SoutbamP! I , a ril Peru '• • • M izd & inth of mon Southomptni. Plrt Natal ..._... „N 14th or the month Plymouth Sicily • • N 15th 1 h2hthol mon, Dever .... • • Ali 16 Tuscany ... ~........Nlsth IMit2fahofinot . Dover •• "; Oa Venezuela ... . M ' 2d & 17th of month ISouthau3P Van Dienten'st.a . n . Cl( . see I to se Pt' I Australia) .... • • ' West Indies ,„ •••••••, id kr 17th 0 month ISouthafli_____--•<• .. , , ..,111 .. cbe ju ,lo Aday, tion o f th e aviled hew be deep • When any 01 these date , tall t, a 4,i11 despatchel on the following day with the e: Aouthampton), stud the Malta. both of whicl ------ aor [ r A ne D r v ly Ea o :37: o .] s — s, Hollowa.,'s Pills infallible f cir ti s w n; formerly of File and sick headache..-Alfr. Patrick WlC e b r o is v he . _c , onsulted the most wa le r t d t s erto Professor Holloway that he suffered for t o of three years from pains 2° time a bad stomach' abut head, and a severe nervous del i'ity, (luring a ll 211 neomwinoefnte.nllueindibcauslnOehio, oury p,i.ic i s. t ho , ion t g her a efo: rf h ec e t, re c solved to take DO more takingth el t heos e a fii i )trii i gara , t a tt n s d n g o i t ve to H: e ll au o vr w ee, ay's Pills a trial. by coor short period • they had the desired e ffect of ac gedi I o way 's a E s tvaebnl .vendors Sold by all eo nf t , medicine, 244, and E o Ens at h r oa e dna nd strong l y w.d iLt hoton 1 • tIF:0,01 ;Ifeet BIRTHS. OF A SON Sa l°t I On the 16th inst., at Dover, the. wife of Tlsonlsis I ' Esq. On the 20th inst., at Kingston, Sarre', th e 11.° 1 7.13 ; 11°. Turner, wife of Captain Turner, Royal Artillerb of 0 OF A DAUGHTZE. , w ile On the 19th inst., at Wood-lawn, Dulwich, b' yd , L. A. Engelhardt, Esq. p f the 334 On the 20th inst., at Eton College , th e wile ° Dr. Goodford, Head Master of Eton. MARRIED. pig' 0 0, 00 On the 18th inst., in St. Peter's Church, -.-' IN u OE O G. R. Anderson, Esq., of her Majesty' s Customs: l I. ,,bstt ' Wilhelmina, second surviving (laughter of E• Esq., M.D., Lower Baggot-street. 1 b e 06 1 On the 19th inst., at Trinity Church, Mall- e °/3 kcl. , j, Pickersgill, Esq., second son of John Pickersgll, we Moscow, to Marianne Josephene, daughter uf t lit ' Priestley, Esq. ~.--------- At Varna, on the 4th hat , Edward Nigel' DIED. t v b e ig ° ,,rio di • , Lieut.-Colonel Neale, her Majesty's. Consul in •L' l lips lo- 4 On the 19th instant, at Tunbridge-wells, pro. relict of the late Robert Farthing Beauchn°37 b er -;: Walford-house, Somersetshire, in the 73d year 0 ro te 4 On the 4th inst. at Varna, of cholera, Ge' r c : 0 10 10 / Esq., Commander of the Australian Royal gull a f steam transport Sydney in his 33d year. . wife 11 - .. On the 20th, at Hain' stead, Hannah Dlaria, re, Yea Joseph Luke, Esq., surgeon, 43, Claremont -01113 tmville. Na, 0 40 11 119 LONDON : Printed and Published by WIRD of No. 112, Stran.l, Printer, at Tlze Sun Office, no Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the """ liliddlesex, Wednesday, August 23, 1864$