The Sun. — London, England, 1851-12-08 00:00:00

t COMMITTErMriaTTING2, 1851. THE r r y„ th - L&N DS will m ee t a t GUILDHALL, on WEDNESDAY , 0,, Tend ers De cember instant, at One o'clock precisely, to for LETTING, on LEASES, for 16 years (less three ,7bfroui Christmas,lBsl, a House, No. 31, on the east side of *lst; 4 7are, with the Premises at the rear extending to Wilsoo • !lbw; ouse.o. 17, Pump row, on the south side of Oki-street ' b *J. —4l House, No. 14, on the north side of Banner-street, Fins 14;474",Partieulars and plans may be seen, and forms of tender h , Office of Works, Guildhall. THOMAS SAUNDERS, Comptroller. T LE S H 0 W, 1851, ,at h¢ PRIZE CNTTLE SHOW of the SMITHFIELD CLUB Seti'`,VLBITION of IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. c0rn ,214 lons ue sdaY Morning and closes Friday Evening, December lith, and 12th. Bazaar, King-street, Portman-square. N= a Ppropriated for the Show is nearly doubts that of former % %co l a; the arr angements are market by the usual attention to rt of visitors. ) 11 1TROPOLITAN ECONOMIC _ or appl ying ru CABRIOLET COMPANY. b lic with neat and commodious Cabs at the rate of 4d. per mile. (Provisionaly Registered.) .4114,1, 51., 40 P t .' , "9 ' 23, Parllament-street, Westminster. th Lueobj..,'",.'vt, in 20,000 Shares of 21. each, Deposit, 10s. per share. tbill Company is to provide for the public a good and R.Z kid 4:1 41 . as safe vehicle of conveyance, and to prevent extort ornit at ptesent so universally and justly complained o d . iZeto r ; I T Company's Cabs will be 4d. per mile. Men of good 1 t is nd only such, will be employed, and the most strict rept- C Vlse r ,, -r ced to prevent imposition. Fixed salaries will be paid Oren .. 44 ,114 and liveries supplied them by the Company. thet,i_mie return will be for capital (50 per cent., as is shown ,411d er re), the Directors have every reason to believe it will ItQ ly More, the increase of Cab-hiring at the reduced rate lY wi t) . Pliable. The Directors intend to commence immedi -o,_ ttec,„,7 oo Cabs, and gradually to increase the number to what t°r capital will allow. No liability beyond the 21. per 411 taj, I tnd wh i 7rr."Just patented, is Intended to be affixed to each -4 1)11ewn" May be seen at ne Company's offices. - ' ll B for shares and prospectuses to be made to T. W. WALLBANKES, Secretary. IbLastdici tt„,'• amain of APPULDURCOMBE, in the Isle of Wight grk, irPhal and noble Stone Mansion, rich and finely-timbered 4 tk khlite ti ! ll " l , Woods, Farms, and other valuable and delightful Es q . s. DANIEL SMITH and SON are N., cor n „„_. tp, ni,....,_-unsioned by the Noble Proprietor to announce that the lii4al„l.ncent FREEHOLD DOMAIN, delightfully situated be lo h_beab, , BOnchurch and Niton, in command of some of the l'i' ~_' -ÜB Lis e 4 lZ ellerY of the ' Isle of Wight, will be SUBMITTED It Vatial CO MPETITION,,, at the Auction Mart, near the Bank Z i , l alisty ,:, . 04 eoaitow, December 9, at Twelve o'clock (unless k,ll3l,oPosed of by private treaty), knot ,t,titCOMBE has long ranked as the most extensive and ofils,ooTmain in the island, comprising in a perfect ring fence kit l 3 l,clin.,,,, aer _es (a great part tithe-free), together with the Manors 4,l iiii .aclini - ""we, Godshill, Whitwell, Sandford, Week, and Apps, lattolle o ' i t noble, spacious, and handsome mansion, of the t Corin. 11te fttl Ittthitecture, and admirably planned for the most c %Oki in molation of a large establishment. It is delightfully sora -', Irci eci r,, andnd superbly-timbered park of above 400 n- - ,_ • altd ..,...."uhd boldly undulated, and entered by handsome . NI, . rn.'""aYs , with beautiful pleasure-grounds and capital s ilk kakizd tel dairy, and gardeners' and keepers' lodges, corn l ks ) 1 0re -- " nu ,.., _, ° Lan. The several capital farms with their 1 1 1 5,,,,..e0ut .„..eaha'and cottages, beautifully studded in picturesque 401 - '4 ta 1 .,,,,. 0 estate, are let to highly-respectable tenants, at ilitCataiX t a, and are interspersed with ornamental woodlands Si , by ~,- 1 9 . forming excellent preserves for game, and inter ii:hta/lt.,Y beautiful and extensive drives. The various home qtly soehny'ews embrace a surprising combination of grand and % - 4a_let B ;,;r7, and spots of delightful seclusion, refreshed by Vt ofii i '" many romantic and picturesque features, with a vast laahr..an totees cean from Sandown Bay to the Needles. It is alto- No 3 7°Prov ab , of very great value and importance, both as a fine 44ieattilblteresighlc:ded investment, and a peculiarly healthy and 44 keZ iew edonly by orders, which, with particulars, may be t'lla ~ g e „,, r a, • Tallents, Burnaby, ' and Griffin, solicitors, Newark ; k i i e rlil),V and Estcourt solicitors, Newport, Isle of Wight ; . 4 air. B ° l l6l E' q , Brocklesby ' Hall, LincolnsMre ; and of Messrs. - •rtath,, and Son, land-agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, "'wised to receive offers by private treaty. IVIIR the t Ba nk of the Thames between llenley and Marlow. ~,k 48 14r , ,,We1 3r RS S. , DANIEL SMITH and SON will "mer,, , ,1`0,, 4 r SALE by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of ~. 'all be"alievr, December 9, at Twelve (unless an acceptable 7. 1 11 p P o re j i° uslY made by Private Treaty), the beautiful i te 4 14 , she d --. ..zIdOLD RIVERSIDE RESIDENCE, i,,,,111 telly Auta II EENLA.NDS, near Henley. As the gentleman t '4l 6 ‘tie it ap ,„- 4, ed it does not intend to reside, but is willing to OAT, oili e Z" (removing the buildings), the villa may be bought, Ba al gardens and delightful pleasure grounds, bounded for tvl at ic ` k a extent by the river, and a small quantity of land. It 11Nrtalso fruaahlias 1852 and cannot ' be viewed without cards and , llq i :,tiiit tr °4l the t ' eo an t' . itti t r s,ll,4. l ' 4 Y be had of Messrs. Coverdale, Lee, and Purvis, 1a0.,,, A l - reW • and of Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents, v kl4„' - -- ''' ace . Pali:mall. ll , 4 'xitt'-sENTATION to a most desirable RECTORY in tssir/olk, of about 7001. net value per annum. t il lqrsattiSk• DANIEL SMITH and SON will ri - homi . "Y AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of Eng ,,,,atbhoo,i aw, the Bth day of December, at Twelve o'clock (un- Opt:L . o4i cli sPosed of by private treaty), tZttntZt e ll °f ZEXT PRESENTATION to the valuable LIVING lON"leatn i a - ",tIiCTON, between Downbam and Lynn. The Os 1 .,b00t . it l i a , s ‘ is between 70 and 80 years of age. The net in ;,11;;: Or a ,„`" 1 . Per annum, the population small, and the par it'zitti'd /„...."Perior character. There is a station on the Cam , eto kri t on line of railway. \`NI k lel nla Y he known a ‘ tibeir offices in Waterloo-place, Pall . 4143' b ° also had a ‘ t . the libraries at Oxford and Cam- A1i ‘.......................... e 1 , 0 , 1,1,.. , ,,,, — 0 R ASSURANCE COMPANY, 11it 44 , D r zran et ,, _ 6 7, Cheapside, London. l t 4i la 1 e 1,1 4%i - '"3 , * be effected with this Office at the most mo th, 4 'let t th While the bonus additions to policies tend still far ittheit/ttege,Tst af assurance. li),,ltii th,:`‘e granted by the Company on terms exceedingly th ` 1 440 4 ,..‘" a B SUred. li g s t "JAY be had on application. 44 q i . 4 gerl c i, T. BELL, Secretary and Actnary. g 4L Y •stre7"Puele-place, Manchester ; Exchange-buildings, I' l9a /taCV te weastle-on-Tyne; 5, Grafton-street, Plymouth; 1 -s‘rasse, Hamburgh. 1 1 ti , At '''' N t i , lt tek t hii Lillzt „RVED SOUPS, &c. Z4I,TIZSoo i ."•EDAL GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851. lh,glta'a de s 4.„`he Tear a basin of really good Soup is a t great 5;44,410,„,rt and of obtaining such are recommended op liS ~. ly 4seri ~options ALL'S Patent Household Soups, which, k , t. -, 111...' 8 41,,,i i4ic 1s of made dishes, Re., are put up in can'sters, eit ..'se c a ;, -, se as to be ready for use at any moment. With ko p i c iiiicig t ers at hand, a first-rate dinner may be put upon kilstl FManse, Mahe cloth can be laid. Turtle Soup, 15s. per tk, 4 ap s , - tail, Giblet, 2s. 9d.; Mulligatawny, Hare, " 1 0114 . 4 ' °S . Per quart. Entrees, Re., at prices equally I ttt t , or ~, lic i n l 'ht; ll .. - 'h Drincip 1 on and nail.. warehousemen in 'ltil, 4l t ikl a b-,h . ' and, wholesale, a of RITCHIE and M'CALL, NtiNto ki . t lile r i pri'l lia r f a hVers, 11. each, containing an assortfAmen -11/ e° lista' °f the kingdom on receipt of a Post-o ce order. post free, on application. i. , (31)4 1.4 /ia, It E*OPENING OF THE 57)414, ' " LYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, Nwo .'4t hlre THIS DAY. ey e% on ~,o'cl-,,k °h the Advancement of Agricultural Chemistry, eli 1 141'hanai s t' b Y J. 11. Pepper, in addition to other o t i ll ti- 4 , I , 1 , xlll ry,..... ~,,, Prize Model of Mr. Mechi's Farmcry at c4itaopl iis h atte;; ed . — A New Lecture on the History of t the IN lkitot h '' Illu r si ", Esq., for Two Weeks only, on Eight in nd e 4 , st pkina_ rtations on Erard's Great Exhibition Harp, a ,l'i r, is c hi a theTtistbsby Miss Blanche Young.7Lecture,by Dr. This Lcc -1,;i,.4:1?,,0r 11;an,e,,ileoxsopprehyloffScitebtitirnestrRiteectriabtiaonn. d Th us t ement ij l ll t "lirji;' riz:ll..es visitisg he Institution during the Holydays. a !t i Viii,,,.. b e ex,-Fkleis, Works of Art, -Optical the Gr?at Ex ikl,,l);' NI . t lea b 7 Mr. Crispe. Effects in Ms titkktp;,llll4",olll, n 3 l/:ge , -e lPe . , , Zpaque Microscope, Chromatrope, &c. — 4 t: e l , kll). n*el,o olB and Children under Ten years of age , 0 ev°4lt,„.l,leYeri 1 ilier_pasitv,l,eannd every Direnirg, except Sa kltql,. t. t 1 ,.(t 4 Fit LI, j' A DRENT'S CASINO. , b t 'llA t t it's j ,,,' t nes' 3 , I . ", ( ( 5 )01 )/1 , S, Great Windmill- street, 4 41, - ‘, • 11,,,, e , 11, 11, 10 .__ 1• EN every Evening for the Winter Season. -'4O e , the ' , eoi lrt ". and celebrates Band, principal Cornet- a '14;40411i: l' i: n t Zs the Roo d rated, and many 4 at ILTfnder th n e s so h le v d e ir b e e c e ti n on re o - f c M c° r. G F. B l rye k r. Aiirni z A s s io t n Ei g o lio s co ri m a m L en ,N ce G at Nine o c oc t i 1 0„, TII z , --- STATE OF SIEGE. k;;t 44 ; t •:,cer, .‘SSEMBLY DISMISSED. li b riii h t • T,Cotinch toot Leaders of Party, arrested and sent to thil 4 Ot ta. ..B t sto , or State Dissolved and Louis Napoleon is IN, ' ';`_4 3' l 4 : ;r l p e ria 4rl : - ;t li rilt i n t g eb in e t d e l L li o g n en de ce n , transmitted from Paris in 1,74,,,,:„ 1 1, % !et i, rl '; hs we can learn the Pr fr e o si ni den i t ts c p om ro p p l r e ie te t l y y o f l o i l T lo u w ase-d er, r jt , '"Zi h, 1,.,- British metrololis years ago, even to the ti l ' t liqlvyjllos e s ' u cl effected the Mighty change he appealed.to ti,lk' h t; & t hat will? Port alone he craved. The change to which 4, t" , t ''z'itl' 4l ilov el l in forty-eight hours was accomplished by t., Dr l Lt Ni -k3.4 e ,,,Zi The monopolists were more formidable than o!,-, , t .- os Es .Y, and they were not without leaders, but '-' I "' 4'4 "' - ana SONS crushed them at once by lowering ( ti kl, 3 t ,ht 3 ,"' 4 l ,at ,„,„4.,,clothes fifty per cent., and appealing to the 11 1; 1 11 1 0n Tli t O. M4 ted ‘ne result ? The extortion and wrong doings of ~ '', , ott*4 gladi,,",. apparent, and the people exulte t d i t n be t in he 1 4,,_1i 0 .4,iv,.otria,:lri.zectupon the benefits kingdomextended is o bew a i 't4:otr;' ri b,,, se ut Every s man in bteht ° clothes than they ij', 1 4%,ti ,4 „ , ,R , 4 ~Qat less than half pr L ie Y e • let any . Olfit:i, o 4 othi a ! übts this, inspect the ;resent unrivalled stock one, if indeed 4t4si,.tf opt L at the Monarch Mart in Aldgatc and the ki,, lt kat, t ' c ore and 'West -end Branch Establishment in New ° N . . "41,1be;,',°f Hart -street, where everything of the newest il t "lip "s marked with its prices, and they will doubt 1 11 `41( 31t Op,' "a 4 ii,,Y tlit,,E• MOSES and SON, 1 0 1 11, 1 411 'hrnent 154, 155, 156, and 157, Minoriaa, 8 3, It , 7, h , Rat e , cr . , 4 1 1 ;414,, , -tid .. PPOsite the Church, all communicating. 1. ttiqcl 4.` r eet, .;; r ancls, 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street, 1, ~ k ki kili,,,, , 4 t *rk a ; . ,•:. c ommunicatin g . ~, 4; 1 Vitich; ‘ , 6 Branch, 19, Bridge-street. isi%t i elti r ?, l llleW °, Fargat e . Art,, ll 4bOrie r Ratters, Hosiers, Furriers, poet and iilioa ,fp ,e yi *-Tllttltll49nttitters for Ladies and Gentlemen. y r t C. N. Z 4 ii b ts l_ are closed from sunset Friday to sunset on t tl l,l ll. gu Nl ' e l '' 47 : t i t s ~ nmed tin Twelve o'clock ,, „ ett,., ', vi z . led The Exhibition for All Nations," in tlil s k „ - ,‘ 1' 0 ,2 , 11 8 f 0,.. —English, t'rench, and German, and contain -11,71.10,ard,„‘ self measurement, can be had gratis, on appli 44ti;ii Aali.2ost free to any part of the kingdom. lei p sane, for the year ending 1552, can be had gratis, et Pail spricire Francaise. Qui al parla Italian°. ' man Deutsch. Aqui se habla Espanol. 03 14 [slx L as III E SILENT FRIEND. It 1,4 „ Tel .rx iir ''' ' IG UAC4ES —FORTIETH EDITION. , °Z NI , by O, 4 II ,MEDT FOR PREVENTION OF DISEASE. 'OV.k , kt., b ., .tlndred Anatomical Coloured Exgrauings. 1,14„11., A;N tl2l- LIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA- Pt 4 ' l , orat'Lfi IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. "t t _the t r „ lf , t ,d to 156 pages, price 2s. 6d. by post, from LSQ I h,, .11 4 - c, —44Bl ament, 3s. 6d. in stamps. tlt o tkla - c 4 INTT 1 ik., 11 4: 1 41„ .... 41,8 ti0 n -`,, F RIEND, a Medical Work on , ki,,,.„, ' t l l l ' Physical decay of the system, produced by %eh ob 4 dir eet l, 0 c onsequences of Infection, or the abuse of Nl t it' l, 4 1 11 '10.1 43 ' 118 for the use of the disqualification, 101- i 0 t.:4 c, 4 'trated 011 Marriae, anci tha which veci 41 0 '00., ,-,_ by 100 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. t tl,, Fi 4 _-o,,nsulting Surgeonß, 13, Bernors-stree.t,i?xford ' o' o %l '''' by Stra 1k 0:, * 4:: ' arr . , Cl xford-st nge, 21, Paternoster a -r d o n w , au.s ar tr in e a e f : k,( 4 " 4 , 4k117 sm,"°h-street r ; ee vr t ;. 1 . 0d0n, 1 1 0 4 , 6 , Bow Church-yard ; . 4 0 t 1 .1; C:'°ro.l-iliP•aul's Church-yard Sutton,; Butler, 4, Cheapside ; R. 4 4 , 4.4114L0,1 oft • and Simpkin, Stationers' Hall-court. k l 4t, i t tt ,7 % Illth, tr h a ._ , anatomy and physiology of the re-productive ll, A iitj', etata 0 ' 4 b y 28 Coloured Engravings. l' l / 4 1 411 1 411 tia • f tk e eens 0, , t ,.1),,,, u , ea. ta,,,,. ratablences resulting from excessive in ,•,%,401, l ii, Ll w ea i t '; l. effects on the system, producln 1 ,14t19 `.trat ect - 88 . nervous excitement, and generative . 11t,,, of 4 , Explanatory Engravings. 'e s i ti ` 4 %ec ona ". o diseases resulting from infection, either in heqt. ' Thi a arY f orm, and contains explicit directions for 0 0 tt aectioa is illustrated by 62 Coloured Env's:a l. 41, •to . t yk k k 4' 11 t4 1 ', 14 41a i t '4 ' 1 ti-r i b a -- eMedy for the Prevention of Disease by a ll tke t i ler..o ' 4, 7 ,° lll ck the danger of infection is obviated. ty'‘% r , ett - 3 of n r Lae conaideratiox of marriage, and its dn li,`44,4b4o,:•;lltitaullro_ductive union are also considered, and the 1 1. 1,aet t1 :er,7, 4 -_ 13.".1 and P s hilosophically inquired into. 1 7 .P7t y1 . i;;;t‘ EM,ll___ a _ 111 IA C 1733 13 exclusively employed in , tl' , r p ",,' Cen oo ', 4 ,o I debility, impotence, &c., lls. and 335. 4 ~ s t , t, ' t i i i i . e ate l Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic li t hi , 3 1'3 '1 Z-!?- 84 od theGGd in cases of infection, ser 3 ndary 1• ;e I„. 4 ,..,- uri f ,,,, _ abuse of mercury, Ils. and s. l eer ;,04:k tbZiutei, , aln i' e „l ,6 .bipecific Pills, 2s . 9d-, 4s. 6d., and Is. "qel s e'oe - o "'attio n ul eal for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and , do,_.. of the bladd wt,te,Z,Z l ` ) '• 67 4 °f th case ter' Consultation feo, if byietter, IN 3, . ly, ~.._ PA o i tet ..._,.?, 8 required; age, habits, and po t s a i- Niktp o :r o a n I,y . whi c h ~ ,7_1 1. 5 advice, to be had at tho L o s - nk ~. , daily,rrnbeuricite:"!e a 1 t 1., 1.3 1 , 3 r e v rn ed e . re- M str e e s e s t r , s. o r xford. : *4114 11 .1 151 .Ve II till TWO, and MIT to Eight ; on Sun- „ ..4 , 0•a.c,,, 1 .."-' -• " .4 .., n lc-- b ‘, • •,•.,•• ." , :,..3.4,-?..- • ' 7 • ' A.. , ..„.,.....,,,-.,... . 1 1 44.41a . -,,,, i , ; ,., (f- m liiton9 of , •=7 - !;'' . 0. - ti I✓• eta --iirj_)_. r --: 414/x l Z , 9,. ''' ~- -4. • .-. tc s C , .itz 4 1 r i k ~ --, 1, 0 , , , - --,...:,,,, 1 . ...-:, '' r ID ir • '4 , 4 '•1%. 1§ A L...: e'' , .., 4 ( . ; 4 . .4 44, 1 t,z---, A ' - -.... ' . • tv. 41 4 , Pc,' • , •:L l 'e* ,4 4 ..... 444' ....%'..%°/1 1 : • . 1- ` 5 ;. 14 '"..‘ A - OIT-i , .7 ' ? ''• :. ' ----- 7) -.,;' 4' ef' + -:.- , I ...wirl etr,„-,...• ~, I* • ii• :I %,' 4 .i 4 :0 ~ S t ft ,. .,• _ 4 4 ''''''....„---- „4.--.0../ /NI: ' our Exec.ll ,, ncy k that any furl sums of were paid to Mr. Birch in Llndon?—Yes. cur Excellency aware from what fund it came?— ,m a fund placed at the disposal of Sir William Somerville, nt my request. Out of :the public funds, was could not say it came cut of the public funds. I said It was a fund placed at the diposal of Sir William Somerville, at my request. Allow me to ask your Excellency whether they wero or were not public funds?—Part of what Mr. Birch re ceived was from money applicable to special services, and part was out of my own private pocket. The part which was from the money applicable to special Services was advanced at my request, and on my own respon s i. bility, and was repaid by myself very long ago. Cross-examined by Mr. BREWSTER—Is your likeel collency aware that altogether Mr. Birch got 3,7044?—. I am. [PRICE SD. Was every farthieg of that - money from you?—:Every farthing, and not from Sir William Somerville. The money which he gave was a dvanced to hi m by me, or at my request, and I was responsibl e 'for it. All th rou o s Sir William Somerville acted simply as my agent,. and solely by my instructions. Did you communicate with Mr. Birch, when he was going to London, that you were sending him to Sat W. Somerville as your agent, and the officer next to yam in the Government?—Most unquestionably. lie entirely understood that you, as the head of the Government, were the person dealing with him, anal not which has been shown to Sir W. Somerville at all?—No doubt of it. v t hieewnsorytohuohfad Irela nd, with but vir l aa w y " received this document. Did you receive two accounts from Mr. Birch, or only (A document was here handed to his Excellency.) I one?-_I never remember receiving another, but I . may have received a second. Can you tell me about when you received that one soar first introduction Dublin summ er of last year, but I really cannot tell exactly. It Was. I think, in August, or the beginning of September, you?—lt may have been in the Can your Excellency call to mind bow many inter may have seen him two or three times, but it was in the spring of 1848, when you may remember what the state of public opinion was. Did you see him in L JSer. Birch?—l could not, indeed. I London P—Never. : hby Mr. Birch himself ?—By Mr. Birch 13. t w o h m en ri.t Birch arrived. I was i n himself. I never heard of bim or his paper until he wrote. You knew Nothing what n ever. othing about his antecedent s , I p resu me?— Re-examined by Mr. ?ILEAC 1313 R -Was the 2,000 L al ready referred to paid in conse —lt was. quenee of an a g r eement ? Is it in writing?—lt is. my Is own immye that in diate p possession.our ossession?Yee -, but not act ua lly i n Mr. BREWSTER—Has your Excellency • got it in your pocket?—No. Mr. BREWSTER— Was that 2,0001. paid in f u ll • licrti dation of —1 Mr. WHITESIDE —I object to that question. CIIIEF JUSTICE think, Mr. Brewster, that the pur pose for which that money was paid must appear by the document. His Excellency then withdrew. Henry Meredyth, Esq., examined—What office d o you hold as connected with Sir William Somerville ?—I am his private secretary. Do you know the plaintiff, Mr. Birch?—Yes, I saw him for the first time in 1848. I saw him at the Irish. office in London. Sir William Somerville was then en. gaged in his Parliamentary duties, and he asked me to see the plaintiff for him. When was that?—l think in July or August, 1848. Sir Win. Somerville desired me to give him some money. What were your instructions when you saw him? ---I was to tell the plaintiff that I had a sum of money to give him; he told me that Mr. Birch was the proprietor of a newspaper called the World, but Sir William did not tell me what the purpose was for which he was to receive tho money. I think I told the plaintiff to call in a day or two again at the Irish-office, and I would then pay him 2501., and I knew he was to receive another sum of 250/. after my arrival in Dublin; he seem ed per fe ctly satisfied. What was your object in meeting him at the Irish office ?—I saw him in order to give him the 2501. When did you see the plaintiff next?—l think it was in September, for the Parliament sat late that year, and we were detained in London. Had you not money communications with the plaintiff in Dublin?—l had several communications with him. I was directed sometimes by Lord Clarendon and some times by Sir William Somerville to see him. Did you not communicate to Sir William Somerville the fact of your having setn him on those occasions?—l have no doubt I did. Did you on those occasions say anything in reference to the World newspaper, and the articles in it?—l can not recollect saying anything very particular as to the World. Out of what fund was the money paid to him? The CHIEF JUSTICE observed that Lord Clarendon had been already examined on the point. The witness said that this money, drawn by Lord Clarendon from a certain fund, had been repaid by his Excellency out of his own private resources, and was re funded a very long time ago. You saw the plaintiff very frequently? —He often called upon me, and I have also required his attendance. And what was the subjtct•matter of those interviews? —The chief part of the conversation used to be upon the part of Mr. Birch himself, for he talked a great deal, and I talked very little. He used generally to complain of the treatment he received. It has generally in conse quence of the letters he wrote to me that I answered by asking him to call upon me. He talked an immensity. Did he tell you of the services he rendered to the Go vernment?—He did among other things. When was the last time you saw him ?—ln January, 1850. I think the last time I saw him was on the occa sion of paying him money which he required. Did you read his paper?—Very often. Did you read it after 1850?-1 do not recollect, but I might have done so. - Corry Connellan, Esq., examined by Mr. WHITE.. SIDE —Are you, Mr. Connellan, acquainted with the World.—(Laughter.) I have some knowledge of it. You were the private secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant in 1848?—I was. And are so still?—No; I have ceased to hold that office. Have you carried out the threat conveyed in one of your letters that you would retire to the privacy of the country. (Letter of the 20th of April, 1;41, produced.) Did you write that letter upon the interesting subject of the French Revolution?-1 did. Was that to give the plaintiff an opportunity to write for the Government in reference to that subject?—l can not undertake to say that he did write any article upon the subject; but I conceived the news might be turned to a good account, and ho presumed that he would do so. What do you mean by turning it to a good account? Do you mean in favour of the Government?—Not itt favour of the Government, but in support of " law and order."—( Laughter.) Do you recollect being very muoh pressed with basi. nets on the 17a1 of July, 1S48?—I was open to that cb - serration during every day in the year IS4B. Reading that letter of the 17th of July, 1848, had you authority to refer the plaintiff to Sir William Somerville? —I had. Did you see the letter from Lord Clartndon to Sir William Somerville, introducing the plaintiff to him?—l did not. You have visited England frequently?—Yes, generally once every year. Did you see Sir William Somerville in England ?—I was in the habit of almost daily intercourse with Sir William, being a brother secretary, although a subordi nate °Le, under the same Government. I used to see hint almost daily. Did you read the World newspaper?-1 was satisfied with glancing at some of the articles. Referring to the letter dated the 19th March, 1848, wa s mnoetrythirieLlaimst undoubtedly plaintiff correspondence iinoubtely so. d with Sir William So. And business matters were transacted bet Ween thorn? —The subject-matter of that letter referred to an un liquidated balance of 1,3001. said by the plaintiff to be duo to him, but which was denied by Sir Willi am s o _ merville and Mr. Meredyth. Do you know that Mr. Birch was paid out of the public funds?—l do not; there was a fund, but I cannot may that ho was paid out of it. You will see by your letters of the 17th of May, 1849, that there was a quarrel between Mr. Birch and Mr. Meredyth in consequence of expressions used towards Clarendonros manufacture by fact, the latter; now, did you not adjust that di ff erence?— The plaintiff wrote a very ample and full apology for the words ho had applied to Mr. Meredyth. Do you see the last line, which talks of the plai nt l f i , sending a confidential person and he would be pai d l— f —Now that 1001. was certainly not to be Pa.'" h f i o m r Lie labours an apology to Mr. Meredyth. It " a a labours in the World. A letter was then read by th e - vvi _ r _ n h e i c l which had com l." - put into his hand by counsel, and remarks of Lord merited on in the revious V' n the subject of the It conveyed the seizure of pikes, when f a acture by a detective named arrested for their n. named Hyland was Kirwan. The latte r no ti c ed and that the "mauvais sub that pikes were then publicly obta i nable, displayed an over zeal, but one would not. than they would into the reputation the dirty work more The letter then adverted • htman or a hangman. of a nig sub jects" emp i o n y q e u d ir u e s into the reputation of those who did to the g ,, pr ev i ous fact that hie Excellency did not know until the land.rev 1 for IlidsayExocfeltlheencdyepwaarstuarlesoo.frepprresMetAilbey theallet having had an interview with Dr. Yore, when ter 88 re peal was touched upon, but his Excellency was not in fluenced by the crambe repetition of Dr. Yore. You see in that letter the words—" This you need not notice in your paper?"—l believe that at that time there was a great deal of excitement in Dublin upon the subject of the seizure of pikes. Cross-examined by Mr. J. D. FITZSERALD—Yoa spoke of the unliquidated balance of I,3ool.—Yes, that was composed of Bums paid by Lord Clarendon, and I consider that Sir William Somerville, myself, and Mr. Meredyth, were acting under the oue common authority. Clarendon?— Exclusively part you took so ot e wasir the representative of Lord And Tille d a number of The plaintiff' s counse l h av i n g entere d ,e_ n m o o t s a t s d i i h s t e i n representative not of Sir William S ome r . letters, his case closed. It was now four o'clock, and moMstre. convenient if he meant to exami ne any witnesses? but he would he Mr. BREWSTER sa id was not prepared to answ er . R lilll sa e id t o haedjoudrn though t that this would be A . The CHIEF JUSTICE inquire He would not probably examine a witness, N°.18,474.] LONDON, A MONDAY DECEMBER 8 - 4 . 7 T HE BRITISH AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY. Established in Sydney. Capital 200,0001., in 200,000 Shares of 11. each, to be paid up In full, and without any further liability. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT IN AUSTRALIA... _ _ Edward Hamnlenaliargreaves, Esq., Sydney, the first discoverer of gold in Australia. Richard Fawcett, Esq., George-street, Sydney. John Orr, Esq., of the firth of Jamieson, Orr, and Co., Sydney and Melbourne. COMMITTEE FOR TUE LONDON AGENCY. Charles Heneage, Esq., 3, Cadogan-place. George Burge, Esq., Shaftesbury-crescent, Pimlico. Richard Ward, Esq., New City-chambers. Henry Thomas Ryde, Esq., Mecklenburgh-cottage, Mecklenburgh• square. John Moorhouse, Esq., 12, Billlter-street. Edward Davis, Esq., Herne Bay. BANKERS. Sydney—The Union Bank of Australia. London—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-street. SOLICITORS. Sydney—Randolph John Want, Esq. London—F. 1 3 . Chappell, Esq., 25, Golden-square. STOCK BROKER—Mr. F. A. Helps, 21, Finch-Pine. LONDON SECRETARY—Mr. .11 A. Drake. OFFICES —Fydney7 - 481, George-street. London : 26, Moorgate. street. This Company (which is already completely formed In Sydney) has been established for the purpose of working, to the greatest possible advantage, the most eligible portions of the splendid Gold Fields lately discovered in Australia. The Committee have secured a lease for seven years of a plot of freehold land, about 600 yards square, situate on the Summer-hill Creek, in the Wellington District, contiguous to the famous Ophir Diggings. They have also secured a lease, for a similar term, of such por tions of an estate called "Singleton," as are desirable for mining purposes. This estate is contiguous to Maitland, on the Hunter River, and continues for upwards of 20 miles, in many parts of which Gold has already been discovered. Either or both of these leases are to be renewable for an extended period of seven or fourteen years, at the option of the Company, on payment to the lessor of a royalty of N. per cent, upon the produce. The Company being established in Sydney, the liability of each shareholder is limited to the amount of his shares, which are paid up in full on allotment. The shareholders are subject to no call, and are not required to sign any deed. The accounts lately received from all quarters prove to demonstra tion, that our colony is as rich in the precious metals as any part of California, while the mines can be worked with the greatest advan tage under a regular Government, where law and order prevail, and the desertion of labourers can be provided against. It may probably be eapected that some calculation as to the esti mated results of the tint ertabiref should appear in the prospectus, but we prefer leaving the public to draw their own conclusions from the following undoubted facts : The Sydney papers of the 18th of August annrunce that, notwith standing the desultory method employed in gold hunting, 70,0001. of native gold was shipped for London in that month alone ; add to this the large aggregate sum which is no doubt in the hands of the in numerable diggers, and the quantity raised in a short period must be immense, at once placing Australia among the .gold-producing countries, on a par with California itself. Lumps of gold were lately • discovered, in a single bole, weighing upwards of one hundred and s;x pounds, and of the value of 4,0001. sterling. Pieces of quartz rock, in which no gold was visible, even under a powerful microscope have yielded at the rate of 520/. sterling per ton ; and other speci mens, in the possession of the committee, are proved to yield four times that amount of precious metal.* It is proposed to engage a nunr.er of able and experienced mining labourers, who will bra b Auld to the Company in the most stringent terms, and under heavy penalties, for such periods as may be agreed upon ; and it is confidently believed that this Company will be in a position to declare a dividend within twelve months after the capital is paid up. Careful estimates have been procured as to the expense of steam engines and other machinery, the necessary staff of engineers, super intendents, and labourers, from which it appears that the proposed capital will be ample for all purposes. Arrangements have been completed for procuring the necessary licences for the labourers to be:enspleyed at a cost of 11. 10$. per month per labourer. No royalty of any kind is chargeable for working the alluvial gold, but a royalty of Si. per cent. is payable to Government for working the quartz rock. The projectors of the Company reserve to themselves 25,000 shares free, in consideration of which allotment they transfer to the Company all their interest in the undertaking, and pay all the pre liminary expenses incurred up to the Ist day of November, 1851, but from that date all charges and expenses incurred in England and in Australia shall be borne by the Government. It will be observed that in all other Companies hitherto adver tised a proportion, varying from one-fourth to one-half either of the capital to be raised, or of anticipated produce, is reserved for the benefit of the lessors, lessees, or projectors; but in this undertaking the 25,000 free shares cover all cla ims of every description, except the royalties and license fees payable to Government. Application for shares, in the annexed form, to be made at the offices of the Company; or to Mr. F. A. Helps, stock broker, 21, Finch-lane : To the Committee of Management of the British Australian Gold Mining Company. Gentlemen,—l shall feel obliged by your allotting me Shares in the above Company, and I hereby undertake to accept the same or any less number that may be allotted to me, and to pay the sum of 11. per Share thereon, when required. REFERENCES. Name .. ••• • • _ Address Addressl Name Occupation• •••••••••• • • • • • • • • • Occupation ••.. • • ............ Name .. Address.. •• • • • • • • • , • • • • " " •• " Occupation...... • • • • • ..... • • • • • See the Times •f Noy. 15t1 :h and 18th, City Articles. SECURITY TO EMPLOYERS. TO SECRETARIES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, CLERKS, STATION-MASTERS, RAILWAY OFFICIALS, BANKERS' CLERKS, TRAVELLERS, AND OTHERS. TIMES LIFE ASSURANCE and GUARANTEE COMPANY. 32, Ludg,ate-hill, London. Incorporated under 7 and 8 Victoria, cap. 110. HONOBART PRESIDENTS. CI:EAMES HINDLE!, Esq., M.P., Dartmouth Plouse, Westminster. JAMES KERSIIA.W, Esq., M.P., Stockport. TRUSTEES. James Alexander Douglas, Esq., 11, Queen -square. Ambrose Moore, Esq., Endsleigh-street, Tavistock-square. James Nisbet, Esq., Berners-street, Oxford-street. CHAIRMAN—The lion. FRANCIS VILLIERS, Berkeley-squares. DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN—JAMES WYLD, Esq., M.P., ClistrilMC-ETOB3. ..TILE TIMES" COMPANY Affords Guarantee to persons requiring the same at the lowest possible rate, and Divides Four-fifths of the Profits. Thus by apply ing the justly popular principle of Mutuality to Public Guarantee, the Premiums, instead of being a tax upon honesty, become: a means of saving and investment. RATES—From 7s. 6d. upwards. No charge for Stamps or eNtra charges. An allowance made intim Guarantee Premium where a Life As surance and Guarantee are combined. LIFE ASSURANCE. Life Assurances, Annuities, and Endowments. Payments taken Monthly as well as Quarterly, &c. Policies Indisputable save in cases of Fraud. Arrangements can be made with this Office to prevent the loss .)t' a Policy where the Assured is unable, from temporary embarrassment, to keep up the payments, H. B. SHERIDAN, Manager. UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Established by Act of Parliament in 1834. 8, Waterloo-place,Pall-mall, London ; 97, George-street, Edinbm7h; 12, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow ;4, College green, Dublin. . _ LONDON BOARD. CHARLES GRAHAM, Esq., Chairman. CHARLES DOWNES, Esq., Deputy Chairman. H. Blair Avarne, Esq. J. G. Henriques, Esq: E. L. Boyd, Esq., Resident. F. Chas. Maitland, Esq. Charles B. Curtis, ESQ. William Railton, Esq. William nitrite, Esq. F. li. Thomson, Esq. D. Q. Henriques, Esq. Thomas Thorby, Esq. The bonus added to policies from March, 1834, to the 41St December, 1847,1 s as folio Time Assured. liSs6urthed.. Sum addedt6 Policy inlB4ll Snm addedt , Policy - in 1841 Fllll4aYf tble at I)CAt b. £6470 16 8 5112 10 0 1257 10 0 1157 10 0 1022 10 0 628 15 0 545 0 0 511 5 0 £5OOO 13 years 10 mths 5000 1 year 1000 12 years 1000 7 years 1000 1 year I+oo 12 years 500 4 years 500 1 year £787 10 0 112 10 0 157 10 0 157 10 0 22 10 0 lii 15 0 45 0 0 11 5 0 THE LATE FATAL ACCIDENTS. INSURANCE against ACCIDENTS of ALL KINDS, Whether from Falls of Houses, Fires, Railway Collisions, Explosions or any other cause whatever. ACCIDENTAL. DEATH INSURANCE COMPANY, 7, Bank -buildings, Lothbury, London. Incorporated under 7th and sth Vic., c. 110. Cnetsatiti—KENYON S. PARKER, Esq., Q.C. Distinctive Features of the Company. A filed payment in case of death from accident or violence: To Insure 1001. by Annual Payment. Class I. I Class 11. I Class 111. 2s. 6d. ss. 7s. 6d. to 40s. Single Payment for Life, Class 1., 1/. Is. A fixed payment in case of death from accident or violence, with a fixed weekly sum in case of non-fatal injury, and an allowance for medical expenses. To insure 1001. on death, U. per week compensation, and IL for medical expenses, by annual payment. Class I. I Class 11. I Class 111. 12e. 15s. 20$. to 50s. A fixed sum on death by accident while travelling on a railway, with compensation in case of noa - fatal accident, by annual payment. To insure £lOOO •• •• 10s. 500 • • • • ,• 7s. 300 • • • • • • 6s• Pros p e ctuses, with further information, may be had at the offices of the Company, or from any ef the Company's Agents. WILLIAM YOUNG, Secretary. N LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY SU LONDON. SHARE OF PROFIT INCREASED FROM ONE-HALF TO FOUR-FIFTDS. Policies effected with this Society after Midsummer, 1850, and re maining in force at each Septennial period of division, will PARTI CIPATE IN FOUR-FIFTIIS of the Net Prtioofin ts of the Society AC prop to their contributions cruing after Midsummer, 1850, in to those profits, and according to the conditions contained in the Society's Prospectus and Act of Parliament. The Premiu ms requ lred by this Society for insuring Young Lives are mach lower than in many other old-established offices, and Insurers d a l ? fully protected from all risk by an ample guarantee fund, in ad ion to the accumulated funds derived from the investments of Premiums. CIIAELES HENRY LIDDERDALE, Actuary. LAW LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Instituted 1823. Office, Fleet-street, London. Parties assuring during the present year will participate in the Bonus to be declared to 31st December, 18A4. Four-fifths of the profits are allotted to the ass ured. Reversionary Bonuses, amounting in the whole to 1,929,0851., have been added to the policies at the past divisions. The assets of the Society exceed Three-and -half Millions, the whole invested in Government or Real Securities. Prospectuses and prop l sals may be had on a pplication at the office. WLLIAM SAMUEL DOWNES, Actuary. Oetober 1, 1851. E NGLISH AND CAMBRIAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY, CHIEF OFFICE, 9, NEW BRIDGE-STREET, Blackfriars, London. BRANCH OFFICES, London-6, Trinity-street, Borough, and 65, Sun-street, Bishops gate-street. Glasgow-65, St. Vincent-street. Dublin 35, Lower Ormond Quay. Norwich-16, St. Giles'-street. Bury St. Edmunds-18A, Corn Market. Policies Indisputable. Half Premiums taken. " Diseased" Military and Naval Lives accepted at equitable rates. Annuities, Endowments, and Loans on the most advantageous terms. Claims payable three months after satisfactory proof of death. Prate dtyldid annually after first seven years. C. W. 134YAN, Manager stud Actuary. 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Ile may be consulted with advan tage by all those whose constitutions may have become debilitated through secret practices acquired in youth, or by the excesses of later years, whereby the pleasures of life are marred, the objects of marriage frustrated, and existence itself rendered a term of unceas ing misery and regret. Published ley the Author, and may be had of J. Gilbert, 49, Pater noster-row ; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street ; Starie, Titchborne-street, Haymarket ; Gbrdon, 146, Leadenhall-street; Mann, 23, Cornhill ; or free by post for forty-two stamps, from the author's residence, who may be consulted on these disorders personally, or by letter, daily, from Ten till Two. and from Six till Eight. LAW INTELLIGENCE. COURT OF EXCHEQUER, Dec. 6. MARKS V. HAMILTON. This was an action to recover the sum of 2,3741. 15s. on a fire policy, effected by the plaintiff with the Sun Fire-office, on his house and goods, at No. 123, Oxford street. The defendant is the officer of the company, in whose name the company is to sue and be sued. The fire by which the damage was caused took place on the 11th of November, 1848. The defendant pleaded that the plaintiff had made up a false claim as to the property alleged to have been de stroyed, and also that the fire was the result of the plain tiff's own act and contrivance. Mr. Sergeant Shee, Mr. Lush, Mr. Metcalfe, and Mr. Sargood appeared for the plaintiff. The Attorney- General, Mr. M. Chambers, Q.C., Mr. Creasy, and Mr. Phinn were counsel for the defendant. The trial of the case commenced on Thursday, and did not conclude until Saturday evening. The LORD CHIEF BARON remarked in his summing up that the plea of procurement ought not to have been placed upon the record if the office did not intend to bring forward affirmative proof of it. After going minutely through the evidence, his Lordship told the jury that they should consider, principally with reference to the plea of fraud, whether the evidence convinced them that the plaintiff's claim was an honest one; if so he was certainly entitled to their verdict. Thv jury retired at a quarter before seven, and after an absence of more than half an hour returned into court with a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 7001., exclusive of the building, and a surveyor to go over it to ascertain what other sum the plaintiff was entitled to for the non completion of the rebuilding. IRELAND. ACTION AGAINST SIR WILLIAM SOMERVILLE. Dunurr, ►SATURDAY EyEmrich—The great object of interest in this city yeeerday and to day has been the case of Birch, proprietor of the World newspaper, v. Sir William Somerville, B trt., which had been tried before Chief Justice Blaelsburne and a special jury. The damages were laid at 7,000/. The case commenced at the opening of the court yesterday, and was brought to a close at twenty minutes past five this afternoon, when the jury, after a brief con. saltation, returned a verdict for the defendant, with sixpence costs. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH, DUBLIN, DEC. 5. The Lord Chief Justice took his seat at ten o'clock this morning, long before which the court was densely crowded in all parts. The Earl of Courtown and Viscounts Gough and Monek sat on the bench with his Lordship. BIRCH v. SIR WILLIAM SOMERVILLE (SPECIAL JURY). Mr. O'Darscom. opened the pleadings. In this case James Birch was plaintiff, and the night HOD. Sir W. Meredyth Somerville, Bart., was defendant; and the action was brought to recover the sum of 7,000/. The declaration contained a count for work and labour; a count for goods sold and delivered, and a count on an account stated. The defendant pleaded the general issue. Mr. WHITESIDE, Q.C., stated the case for the plain tiff. Mr. Birch was the proprietor of a newspaper in this city, called the World, and thfttlefendast war the Chief Secretary of State for Ireidere. The action was brought for work and .labour, the defendant having re tained the plaintiff to act as a political writer in support of the existing Administration and the cause of order ; and the plaintiff having composed and published various political articles in his journal from July, 1848, down to 1851, in the support of the Administration and of Sir William Somerville himself, it would at once appear from the statement in the declaraticn that the nature of the services was of course very different from the or dinary species of work and labour, and this the jury would consider in disposing of the case. He was not instructed to attack Lord Clarendon or Sir William Somerville; but if the character of his client should be assailed, then he would appeal to the acts and to the written opinions of those distinguished persons, es ex pressed in their own private communications. Bafore calling attention to the time when this contract was made with the plaintiff, namely, in 1848, let him remind the jury and explain to them what was the condition of Ireland for the list ten years. He was not going to weary them by a history of what they knew already. They knew that Ireland had been distracted by parties, and torn by dissensions. They knew that before 1848 several journals wore then published, and conducted with an ability and talent not to be rivalled in any part of Ireland. The jury would recollect that there appeared in the pages of those journals not merely the most vigorous prose, but verse also full of patriotic fire—poetry which, in the opinion of an eminent writer, was scarcely equalled by the lyrics of Moore himself. One of those papers was the Nation, and another was conducted by an unfortunate man now in another quar ter of the globe—its writings marked by an ability and boldness seldom rivalled. The principal journals of the country at that trying period were opposed to Sir Wil liam Somerville and the Government, and the time and the ability of the plaintiff were retained by Lord Claren don on one account, and also by the defendant to en counter the seditious opinions which were so rife, and to prevent the public mind being abused by mischievous and inflammatory publications. Those political articles wore not merely inserted in the World, but others were penned by Mr. Birch, which were sent and originated in papers in England and Scotland, from whence they were copied into journals here, which did not hazard an inde pendent opinion upon any subject. In the year 1848 the plaintiff had several interviews with Lord Clarendon, and he would not go further into that part of the case than to make intelligible the transactions connected with the defendant. Mr. Birch' gave to Lord Clarendon the full benefit of his knowledge—of his intimate acquain tance with political parties and with public men, and ho suggested to Government when they might be vigo rous and when it would bo prudent to be cautious. To explain the subsequent proceedings, it would be neces sary to bring before the jury the names of two or three persons connected with the Administration. The then private secretary of the Lord-Lieutenant was Mr. Corry Connellan, and a more important person—and ho meant no disrespect to Mr. Connellan—was Mr. Meredyth, the half secretary of the full secretary. The jury were aware that there was an Irish office in London, where little Irish business was done, and less was understood. It was called ironically the Irish-office, and in that office some of the members of the Government were in the habit of assembling occasionally, to transact important business, affecting the interests of the Ministry, and of which Sir William Somerville was a leading member. Here the plaintiff had interviews with Sir William So merville, and a promise was made that he should be compensated for his services in placing his journal at the disposal of the Government; and it was fair ho should be said for thus becoming an organ of the Administra tion. Lord Clarendon referred my client to Sir W. So merville; and he undertakes to write a letter, introducing him to Sir William. I must tell you that we called upon them to produce this letter, as it affords proof that a particular contract was begun in a conversation be tween the plaintiff and Lord Clarendon. I have a small letter, written in July, 1848. This letter is from Mr. Corry Connellan—" My dear Sir: I am so oppressed with busines that I have only time to apprise you that 11. E. —" now, gentlemen,J do not go too fast in saying that 11. E. means his Excellency—" I have only time to apprise you that his Excellency will write to-day to Sir William Somerville to state his opinion that your journal has done good service to the cause of peace and order, and"—mark this, gentlemen—" to the interests of the Government." This letter eatablishes the truthful ness of the testimony which my client will give. Do not misunderstand me, gentlemen, as attacking Lord Clarendon. I am only proving a matter of business, a certain contract. I say that he wrote the letter recom mending the proprietor and editor of the World to Sir William, as advocating the cause of order, and what was far more important, the interests of the Government, and that his Excellency wrote such a letter as would pave the way for tho arrangement of the pecuniary part of the business. The plaintiff on this west to London, and called upon Sir William, thinking that the business was all right, from that communication with Lord Cla rendon and the letter; but they were so oppressed with business, that, I believe, on the occasion of the first inter view at the Irish-office, Sir W. Somerville had not received the letter. He had not hoard distinctly what was the ar rangement that was to be carried into effect at that side of the water, or what was to be done on the other; and accordingly he did not enter into the business with Birch. He called again and again, and saw Sir William Somerville and his s ecretary, Mr. Meredyth—they were in London; and Sir William adopted and confirmed everything which his secretary did. There is no doubt about that. He is in London in 1848, and there he sees Mr. Meredyth, and there is a discussion about funds. Now, gentlemen, do not be cajoled into the notion that I am going to fasten upon Sir William Somerville the personal liability of this matter. It is out of the public purse that we will seek compensation, because onr sup port was given to a Ministry, Mr. Meredyth spoke of five hundred pounds. " Where is it?" says Birch. " Call upon me upon a particular day," says Me redyth; " I have received instructions to give you what ever is right." He went away —he came back—it was a business arrangement, a contract, a compact, a bargain; it is all nonsense to talk about generosity—political °rid—mge nerosity has ceased to exist. Th e L earned C ounse l t h en read some letters from Mr. Mer e d yt h to M r. Bi rc h . I n January, 1850, he wrote him If convenient, I would be glad to see you here onfaithfullye, yrLondon. (signed) Meredyth." Again, " I sh a ll b e happy to see ond ut o o n. -m or S r i o r w William "Acgain, has ~ March,M Monday—moat 18 directed ne e t o i n f orm you , 49 ° , s t I r i sh - o ffic your several communications have duly reached him, and I have been requested by him to seek an opportunity of seeing you upon my way to London, which will be early in the ensuing week. I will seud you notice of my arrival." Again: " I would be glad if you saw me you call upon me again to-morrowatha half-past p h a a s l t f • tw past o ten lo'clock,was t Cann e Castle for a few mtnutos this day; I came out to see my fa m ily ; I s hall be in Dublin on Thursday, and I shall let you know when it is possible I can see you." Again, " Half-past three o'clock to-morrow I shall be ready to see you— what you put in was of no consequence. I shall be happy to see you to-morrow at eleven ; if convenient to morrow." "Can you call to-morrow at four?" "Can you call at twelve?" These letters, or passages, gentle men, are important in this respect, that the plaintiff will prove having received these letters, having kept the ap pointments, having had conversations with Mr. Meredyth upon the subject matter of the communications, having received his hints and conducted the journal in obedience to the wishes of the defendant. There arose, gentlemen, a dispute, or discussion, in which M r. Birch said some thing that was disagreeable to Mr. Meredyth. This led to a little contention, which was adjusted by a letter from Mr. Corry Connellan—" May 17,1849. Sir— having by the desire of th e Lord-Li eutenent communi cated to Sir William Somerv ille, I am d irected to inform you that a retractation of t hese wo rds is demanded. (Mr. Birch had appled to official persons ex pressions which he should not have applied.) If, w rite me a line to that effect, therefore, you and will send a confidential person here at three o'clock precisely, he shall receive the sum of 1001., for which I have been crcditod.—l am, dear sir, yours— C. CONNELLAN." Again: "Dublin Castle, October, 1848. Dear Sir—l received your letter with much pleasure, as every evidence of a check having been given to the spread of what is pernicious and delet e ri ous to the public mind is interesting. I would be very g l a d to know upo n what data you formed your opinion as to the rapid increase and circulation of tho World. Do you think, moreover, that your evidence is to be relied upon as notifying any change of public opinion as re- i gards the choice of a journal?" It might be said that uo hints were given to this gentleman regarding the sub jects upon which he was expected to write. I want to dispose of that argument by a letter dated March, 1848, from one of the Castle folk. There were in this letter passages to the eff_.et—" the French news ought to turn to account—the triumph of the moderato party—the de feat in the election of Ledru Rollin, the Irish frater nising, and the Government making arrests. I presume that to-morrow's mail will give you an account of the capture of Blanc, the great communist leader. The morale of this might be well applied to Mitchell and Co." (A laugh.) There is another letter from Mr. Corry Con nellan:—" My dear Sir—His Excellency was entirely ignorant, I need scarcely say, of anything connected with the pike affeir, and Browne says ho never di rected to order pikes, but merely to procure them. Might I ask you to whet extent and facility they were manufactured? It appears in one case to have been an unnecessary proceeding, as pikes were notoriously com mon at the time when they were ordered. This you ❑eed not notice in your paper." Counsel next read a letter from Mr. Spencer Ponsonby, in which ho ex pressed the thanks of Lord Palmerston to Mr. Birch for his able articles in the World new paper. In another letter he said, "I am directed by Viscount Palmerston to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, and in reply to state that Viscount Palmerston does not feel himself competent to form, or entitled to express an opinion as to any question which may be pending between you and the Irish Government; but Viscount Palmerston can have no hesitation in saying, that the support which you have given to the foreign polioy of her Majesty's Go vernment in your piper has been honourable to your self, because it has been spontaneous and disinterested, and has been useful to the Government, by the ability with which it has been given." The Learned Counsel thus concluded—Gentlemen of the jury, the question is, whether Sir William Somerville, as Secretary of State, entered into this arrangement, and if he did, has he paid the plaintiff ? You will not be mis led by anything that can be said upon the part of the Noble Viceroy, when that noble and distinguished per sonage gives his testimony before you. I have laid my case before you. It is a plain and simple case. It rests upon the evidence of the defendant, the letters given, the acts done, the payments made, and the testimony of the plaintiff. The existing Administration have availed hemselves of the talents and the time of a literary man; he comes before a jury, bottoming his cane upon ser vices, substantial services, and he seeks at your bands that amount of compensation to which he has proved himself eminently entitled. Mr. James Birch, examined by Mr. KEOGH, Q.C.—I I am plaintiff in this action, and I know the defendant, who fills the office of Chief Secretary for Ireland; per sonally I have known him since 1848. I have known the Earl of Clarendon since March, 1848. Mr. Corry Con nella❑ was his private secretary at that time, and Mr. H. Meredyth was secretary to Sir Wm. Somerville. My first interview with the Earl of Csrcndon was in the month of March, 1848. I received a letter dated March, 1848, from Mr. Conaellan, fixing an intervtew with his Excellency, on whom I accordingly called. At that interview we had a lengthened conversation about-- Mr. BREWSTER—I object to this. Examination continued—l acted for him as a public journalist, and in some degree as a political agen►, after the interview. (Letter of the 17th July, 1848, identified as in the handwriting of Mr. Connellan.) I received this in London. I went to the Irish-office there and saw the Attorney-General, and was afterwards introduced to Sir W. Somerville. I had an interview with Sir W. Somerville, who said he had heard nothing about the letter. I said that as his Excellency was coming over, it was batter that be should relate the conversation him self. Lord Clarendon himself originally intended to give me a letter to Sir W. Somerville, but he changed his mind. Mr. KEOGH—Did Lord Clarendon refer you to Sir W. Somerville with reference to money? Witness—He said he would write over to Sir W. Somerville, who would have me assisted. Mr. Keogh here read the letter of Mr. Connellan to the plaintiff of the 17th July, 1848. Examination continued—l had seen Sir William So merville in London before I received that letter. At my second interview with him he said he was perfectly aware of the matter about which I called. I then en tered upon the matter, and said that for all my purposes I would pr efer that the connexion should cease; that Lord Clarendon had approved of a subscription which would be a recognition of the services I had rendered. The conversation I had had with his Excellency was about that subscription, and I thought that such an ar rangement would be creditable to his Excellency and the Government, and serviceable to me. Mr. KEOGH—For what purpose was that subscription? Witness—l considered that I had suffered to a certain extent. Mr. KEOGH—It was for the support of,your: paper in fact? The CHIEF JUSTICE—To remunerate you for the past services of your paper? Witness—Yes. Examination continued—Sir William Somerville ob served as to the subscription, that it was fair and rea sonable, but that he did not anticipate that a subscription would succeed; that from his experience he knew that it had not. He said he conceived that the Government would be anxious to retain my services in consequence of the state of Journals in Ireland, as they had scarcely got a newspaper there to support them. I replied that I thought it would be a very arduous task to support a Government that was so unpopular—(A laugh)—and that I conceived they were influenced by very little principle. Mr. KEOGH—What did he say to that? Witness— He smiled—(Laughter)—and said they got on as well as they could. _ _ Mr. KEOGH—Was there any reference to pecuniary matters? Witness—Ho said that the affair—meaning my connexion—was now in the hands of Lord Claren don; that there could bo no second question as to re taining my services; but that I myself must be aware that this matter was one of great difficulty and delicacy. He added, " At all events I can do nothing until I con sult the chiefs of the Government." He did not mention who they were. He then said, " I will see you again. Taking Lord Clarendon's letter into consideration, and my own view of the importance of your services, I will do all I possibly can. If I should not see you again, Mr. Meredyth will communicate with you." I then left. All this was, I think, in July, 1848. In two or three days afterwards I called again at the Irish -office and saw Mr. Meredyth, with whom I had a lengthened conversation ou the same subject. lie said that Sir William Somer ville had been very busy, bat that he had many irons i❑ the fire, and that it was not easy to bring a number of ditnrent persons to one opinion. Mr. Knoell —Did you receive money afterwards? Witness —There was some difficulty in getting it, and Mr. Meredyth told me that the gentleman who was to pay it, who was a commercial man, was not in town; at the next interview I received 2501. from Mr. Meredyth, and a promise of 2501. more. I did not get it, and I returned to Ireland. In October, 184 S, I called at Dublin Castle, and there saw Mr. Meredyth. He said ho was glad to see me, and said " I suppose you are coming for your money for the re mainder of the month." I replied that I was not, as I had not called in particular for that money. He said " Would you not be glad to got it? There will be an arrangement, and when it is made it will be satisfactory, I am sure, to you." I said that, after having rendered services which I thought ought to be recognised, it was unsatisfactory to me to be asking as charity whet I con sidered a matter of right. He said, " Pray do have con fidence in the Government, as they have great confi dence in you."—(Laughter.) " Why," I said, " look at the small sum that has been already given for what I consider very groat services." He said, " Every penny that Lord Clarendon asked already, did he not get it over?" I said, "Do you mean the 350/.?" and he said " Yes." I had previously received 2501. from Mr. Con nellan, and 100/. from Lord Clarendon. I said that that ohanged the complexion of affairs, for that Lord Claren don had written to me, and told me that it was his own private money. Mr. BREWSTER, Q.C.—You speak of Lord Clarendon having written to you? Witness—Yea. Mr. Knoell—The letter should be produced. A Juror—Did Lord Clarendon give you the 1001. himself? Witness—He did not. Juror—How did you receive it? Witness—Mr. Con nellan wrote to me to go to the park, and I did so, and was introduced into the vice-regal lodge while he was at lunch; there were 100 sovereigns lying on the table, and Mr. Connellan told me to take them np.—(Laughter.) I think I received the 2501. about the 22c1 of March, 1841, and the 100/. in the Juno following. (Letter of Mr. Connellan of March the 20th, 1848, produced.) This is the first letter I received from Mr. Connellan on this affair. I received this letter about the time it bears date. When I spoke to Mr. Meredyth about the complexion of affairs being changed, he smiled—(Laughter)—and asked me " Did I believe that ?" I said, " Certainly I did; for Lord Clarendon and Mr. Conneltan had told me so." There was nothing more then, and I called on Mr. Me redyth on another day in London—l think it was in July or August; he said, " Sir William Somerville has been very busy, but I can tell you from him what is the arrangement: the Government and Sir William Somerville have agreed that if you consent to give them support, you shall be held harmless and shall sustain no loss ;', he said, " I am commissioned by Sir Wil liam Somerville to tell you that you shall receive 5001. in a day or two; I think it is too little, and wish they would give you seven times as much;" he said it was required that I should give the Government sup port, and I said of course I could only give them a qualified support; there was no money given that day. He said, " You deserve seven times as much, and I wish the Government and Sir William Somerville would give it to you; but if you will call on Thursday, you will get 2501." I think I call e d a b out the following Thursd ay, when Mr. Meredith p u t me off for a few d ays more. ile afterwards inquired would 1001. do me, and I said i t would. He thereupon wen t i nto Sir illiam S ville and return e d w i t h a cheque ofe.hisTohnis Lhatouocmheer's; Bank for 100/., w hi c h ho gave na October, 1848, i s i n Si r William Somervillee'se q h u a e nd ) - writing. I received this cheque of November the 24th, for 501, from Sir W. Somerville. I also received from him these two cheques of December 18 and November 10, 1849, each for 100/. Mr. KEOGII—How much money did you receive alto gether from Sir William Somerville from limo to time, on footm ro.fitchEiosGel.reeDmiednToouf, e f o ro n m tra l c B t 4 ? say about 900/. services as a journalist to the Government?—l did. - Mr. KEOGH—Up to what time? Witness—l consider that I rendered services up to January 18, 1851. From 1848 to 1851 I received a great number f letters from Mr. Meredyth, and I acted on them (letters of Nov. 20, 1848; and March 27, 1849, produced). After I . returned to Ireland I received an-other letter from Sir William Somerville; it is dated October 1848. On —I receiving those letters from Sir s 8, W continue itness rendering should am and Mr. Meredytb, I did as I Wag req uired,oervizi tinhea;,ecaorradameB,wliBth49,thaneidr 1w85isolle; they were criite satisfied with what I had done; they wished me to circulate the World newspaper in f: h ey a way as would suit their views, and I did everything my power to carry out their wishes. I wrote leading a a n rt d icl d e i s re i c a ti m on y s, p d a u p ri e n r g told Sir W. Somerville, in June, 1851, that the agree. scent we had made was a bad agreement for me; be asked me if I wished for some money. I said I did not, bat that I wanted to have the matter brought to some kind of conclusion. I wished the action to be brought to an end by some definite arrangement between us. Ira then remarked, " Did you not apply, as I requested you to do a month ago, and did not his Excellency give you 100/ ?" I said I did, and be replied, " I have not as much money at my command as I would wish, but I will give you a cheque for 1001. on Drummond's bank in London." This conversation took place in London. During the years 1848, 1849, and 1850, I inserted articles in my paper relative to the foreign policy of the Government. I continued writing for Sir William So mervill© until January, 1851. I showed that about 6,5001 is still due to me on fo o t o f my services to Sir William Somerville. Mr. KEOGH—This is a copy of the World newspaper, and we tender it as evidence. Mr. WHITESIDE-4 suppose it may b 3 entered as read.—(Laughter.) CHIEF JUSTICE—You may do that, if you like, fo r I assure you that I have no anxiety to hear it read. Cross-examined by Mr. BEEWSTER—Upon my oath, 3s an honest man, I think that sum is due to me by Sir William Somerville. Ido not charge by the article, or by the week. but rather by the year. Mr. BREWSTER—Whitt is your charge per annum? What do you think would be a proper remuneration for your services? Witness--I think that, for the support of such a Government, a very large remuneration should bo expected. Mr. BREWSTER—Do you mean that for the support of such a bad Government you should be very well peva? Witness—No, I don't mean that. Mr. BREWSTER—Did you think it was a good Go vernment? Witness—No, I looked upon it as a rather mixed Government. Mr. BREWSTER—Did you think it was a Government which merited your support? Witness—l did. Mr. BREWSTER—Did you think there was any base ness or corruption in supporting that Government? Witness—l did not. Mr. BnEwsTER—So far as you supported it, did you consider your support was commendable? Witness—l recollect supporting you at one period, but as you were a rather unpopular person, I-- Mr. BREWSTER—To bo sure, and were you not paid for it? Witness—No. Mr. BREWSTER—Do you swear tbat you never asked any distinguished person for payment for your support of me? Witness—l will not. Mr. BREWSTER—Did you ever write an article which you did not approve of in your own conscience? Wit ness—l never sanctioned an article which I did not approve of in my conscience. . _ - Mr. BREWSTER—Now, tell US how much a year you were to get for what you did? Witness—l have not aseertained the exact amount. Mr. BREWSTER—Upon your oath, how much a year ought you to get for your services? Witness (after some deliberation)—l think 5,000/. a year would not be too much.—(Laughter.) Mr. BREWSTER—WeII, that is an extremely moderate charge, and I have no doubt that your services were very cheap at such a price. —(Laughter.) Now, tell me what was the largest number of copies of the World newspaper you circulated at any one time, while you were writing, as you say, for the Government? Witness —Well, it is not easy to say. Mr. BREWSTER—Did you ever circulate a thousand copies? Witness—l did, and more. Mr. BREWSTER—DO you mean to say that you can't go within a hundred or two of your greatest circula tion? Witness—l do say it. Mr. BREWSTER—WiIt you swear that you ever circulated 1,500 at any one time ?—Witness—l will not. Mr, BREWSTER—What is the price of your paper ? Witness—Sixpence for one copy. Mr. BREWSTER-1,500 sixpences and 5,0001. a year. —(Laughter.) During the time these arrangements were going on with the Government, you acted, 1 pre sume, on the sole responsibility of Sir William Somer ville ? Witness—l carried it on for the Government. Mr. BREWSTER —Did you consider Sir William So merville as your sole debtor, and the person whom you would be entitled to sue, when you entered into the new arrangement in June 1848 ?—Yes. Mr. BREWSTER—Let that answer be taken down, it is very important. Witness—O, I consider that I had a claim on Lord Clarendon also. Mr. BREWSTER—Is there ony other person connected with the writing of your paper except yourself ?—I should suppose there is. Mr. BREWSTER—How did you edit the paper while you were in London 2—There were two or three per sons who wrote articles during my ebsence, from dine dons written by myself from London. Mr. BREWSTER—Who wrote those articles —any of them ?—Some were written by a person named Taylor. Mr. BREIVSTEW—W hat did you pay him by the week? Witness (after much hesitation)—lle received 11. los. per week. Mr. BREWSTER—Did you write the greater number of the articles?---I did. Mr. BREWSTER—Your principal service was writing against what was called the revolutionly press?—Yes, it was so called by Lord Clarendon's organ. Mr. BREWSTER—You wore, in fact, an adviser of Lord Clarendon, supplying him with both advice and infor mation, and enabling him to carry on the Government? —I think I did assist the Government very materially. Mr. BREWSTER—Were the Nation and the United Iri.clnan the papers which you were chiefly opposed to? —I was opposed to them both. They never exchanged shots with me. His Excellency the Earl of Clarendon took the usual deelaraion made by a peer previous to giving testimony, rind in reply to Mr. Meagher said—l was Viceroy of Ireland in 1848; Mr. Corry Connellan was then my private se::.retary (letter of July 17, 1848, produced); this letter was written under my instructions. Mr. MEAGRER—YOU say in that letter that you would write one to Sir William Somerville; was that letter written accordingly?—lt was. Have you got any copy or abstract of is ?—None'wha t- CWT. Are you now able to state the substance of that letter to Sir Willian Somerville?-1Ces;:I wrote to Sir William Somerville saying, that if Mr. Birch, the editor of the World, should call upon him, that ho had written in de fence of law and order; and that if any persons referred to him in England to inquire whether that was the case, he might say that it wa s so. Is that the entire substance of the letter?—l likewise told him that he might give him some money. May I ask your Excellency if you can recollect that that is the entire of that communication in relation to this matter?—l believe that is the whole of it. I don't recollect anything more. It was a letter I wrote myself, of which no copy was kept. May I ask your Excellency if you ascertained from Sir William Somerville whether Mr. Birch called on him ?—Yes, ho did call on Sir Wm. Somerville. Did you learn from Sir William Somerville whether any arrangement was made?—No; I am not aware that any arrangement was made with him. Sir William So merville gave him some money; no other arrangement, I think, was made with him. No other arrangement 2—No; except to give him some money. Was Mr. Birch, to your Excellency's knowledge, sup porting the Government before any considerable time?— No, I should say not. I sent for Mr. Birch in conse quence of his offers to me to support law and order. He had repeatedly offered to do so during the year 1847, and had sent me his papers and written me various letters which were simply ack now l e d ge d . He subs°. quently, in February, offered to su pp ort t h e cause of law and order, which was certainly th en i n some danger. I person in sup .rcchh, an then saw Mr. Birch. I th en t h oug h t I should, a t that time, in respect to the public affairs, have f a il e d i n my expect much duty if I did not acc e pt the offices of any port of law and ord er . I t h en saw Mr. offered to write in th a t sense. I told to result he esu him that he might do so, althou g h I certa i nly did not from his labour s . I to l d him at wished for no support to the Govern ment, the same time th a t I far as I mys e lf was concerned, and that, as much as he lik e d, as i t Notts per fectly he might a b use me as Am I to und ers t an d that indifferent to me. your ac cept his servi ces on t h at Excellency would ccaston?—Yes, t o w rite in de fence of l aw an d order. ° Did you see articles in support of law and order lapis newspaper afterward ? _ 8 —Yes, I did, occasionally. Is it not a fact that up to Januar y, 1851, he continued to publish those articles in defence of law and order; up to 1851 i—Yes; I am not aware that law and order wanted any defence up to 1851. Well; in defence of the general policy of the Govern ruent?—l cannot say that ho did; but, in fact, I never read his paper at all. Mr. Birch Did your Excellency make any pay ment to I for his services in defence of law and order; and might I ask you what sums?—He received sums at various times. I could not exactly name the amount which I psi. d him. The first time 'I saw him ho asked me for money. I told him there were no funds applicable to such purposes. He then said that he did not ask me for it for his own remuneration, but because he should be otherwise unable to proeure agents to extend the circu lation of his paper. I then offered him 1001., if I re member rightly, for it did not make any great • impres sion on me at the time. He said that that would not be sufficient for his purpose. and I think it was thou ex tended to about 3501. 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