The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-06-24 00:00:00

JUNE 24, 1836: gence may be granted, but to disorder in the workhouse itself, and to the consequent disturbance of those for whom it is most desirable to secure a tranquil abode. " The commissioners, entertaining the conviction of the ne cessity of continuing the restraints adverted to, have not been unmindful of the importance of providing for the inmates of the w orkhouse, and especially for the aged and the sick, that reli gious consolation which you so properly appreciate, and they have accordingly, after consulting with the ecclesiastical autho rities on the subject, directed the appointment of chaplains to W orkhouses, whose especial duty it is to attend to the spiritual wants of the paupers therein, and who not only celebrate divine service within the walls of the establishments, but also visit dur ing the week those who are respectively confided to their charge. "The commissioners have also been careful to direct that morning and evening prayer should no longer be neglected in the workhouses, and that attendance thereon should be duly enforced by the master, under the control of the commissioners. " If the spiritual aid thus provided for the paupers in the w orkhouse be contrasted with the opportunities which are af forded to the aged and infirm who by their own exertions have secured independence, the commissioners think that, having regard to the infirmities attendant on age, and to the practical obstacles which of necessity prevent parties so circumstanced from going to church, you will come to the conclusion that the co mmissioners, in their anxiety to provide effectually for the religious instruction of the aged and infirm paupers, have not fallen short of the principle above laid down; and that, in fact, they have placed the pauper, as regards the supply of his spiri tual wants, in a better condition even than the independent labourer. " By order of the board, " E. CHADWICK, Secretary. " To the Rev. G. Randolph, Eastry, Vicarage, Sandwich." It is here confessed, for the first time, that the object of the new poor-law system is to punish poverty as if it were a crime, and to degrade the pauper as if he were a felon. The commissioners refuse to allow the poor people in the work-house of Eastry to attend divine service in the Parish church on Sunday! They are to have spiritual consolation in their prison-house, morning and evening Prayer like thieves at the tread-mill, but they are not to breathe the open air in the fields which surround the House of GOD,—they are' not to see the font where they were baptized, the altar at which they were married, nor the hallowed mound indicating the narrow bed where rest the remains of their parents or other near and dear rela tions. Brown bread, soft water, and work-house air is good enough for them! They are only the poor !—they are parish paupers!—and consequently they have no right to defile the parish church by their presence, or join in the same worship with the respectable ten-pound house holders who are not yet paupers ! Such is the doctrine laid down by this Mr. Secretary iIADWIQK, who, we will venture a trifling bet, is either a quaker or an unitarian. But will this novel doctrine be recognised by the people of England? It is not the Church of England only which is insulted by this extra ord►nary and, as Mr. KEARSLEY would say, most disgust ing refusal on the part of the commissioners, but the Poor themselves are cruelly wronged and their feelings lacerated by an order which treats them more like brutes t han christians. Let the working classes lay these facts to their hearts, for the best among us cannot tell how ()(111 he may be compelled to beg his bread or sleep in a Workhouse. We have no wish to encourage idleness or overfeed the inmates of any workhouse ; but the poor are to be always with us, and it is not only our duty to pro vide for them as unfortunate members of the same great family, but they have as clearly a right to a generous Maintenance. But it is one thing to withhold luxuries f rom the poor, and another thing to interdict them from attending public worship. It is in the church where the gospel is preached to the poor, and if these commission era prevent their attendance, all we can tell them is they are interposing between the poor and the behests of iEAvEN—they are doing that of which they will some tl itY repent—they are warring against charity, religion, a nd human nature—they are engendering a spirit that we fear, burst forth like a thunder-clap and may set all t he 'workhouses in England in flames. Perhaps these Men do not know what they are doing ;—it is therefore Proper that they should be told. The Liverpool Tradesman's Conservative Society stea continues increasing in numbers, and we have good r eason to know that it now embodies the greater portion of the intelligence and the respectability to be found in t hat highly honourable and influential class of our fellow townsmen. Their next monthly meeting will be held on tonday evening; and in stating this take the o pportunity of earnestly recommending a full attendance, . 43 business of considerable interest and importance will 46 ! brought before the meeting. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO A CLERGYMAN OF THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH. On Tuesday last a token of respect was presented by a depu atien of th cn (r yireation of Christ Church, Liverpool, to their e lkt • e excellent curate, the Rev. Robert Wilson, 8.A., at his residence at Bootle, on which occasion the following address Was delivered:— I ' Reverend Sir,—Ours is the pleasing office to convey a me korial of affectionate esteem and respect from a grateful con gregation to an exemplary and faithful pastor, whose instructive r j l d sound disc o urses, joined to fidelity and unti r i ng zeal in the 4 seha rge o f hi s Mi n i s t er ial duti e s, w ill ever be remembered Olt heartfelt emotions. The unavoidable dissolution of the tv ( !lid that united us we trust, by the divine blessing of an all . I se Providence, is only an introductory call to a field of more i:tended usefulness, whither our prayers will follow for a bless en your subsequent ministry." / do which address the reverend gentleman replied in the "`," 3 Wing ter hi Gentlemen,—l scarcely know in what language to express (1 , 37 gratitude for the kindness showed to me by the congregation ehrist Church in presenting me with so handsome a token of 44eir esteem. I feel grateful to them for their valuable gift, t i n d particularly for the very flattering manner in which it has r fell conveyed: I confess look with feelings of the deepest tlßret upon the dissolution of the bond that united us t oge th er sstor and people. Christ Church was the first church to which 4 4 'e -s ever appointed, and we all know the warmth and purity w first attachment. You have this day pi oved (if any proof tt e a re necessary) that this attachment was mutual—a circum r, nee which deepens the pangs of parting. I assure you I shall a l t rY the memory of your kindness with me to the grave. And tiff . °4l l I ever be appointed to another charge, the . esteem and j l e ,. e tion manifested towards me by the congregation of Christ p r "tell will act I trust, under the divine blessing, upon their In aYers as an encouragement for me to labour with more untir g zeal in the discharge of my ministerial duties." INSCRIPTION. Presented to the Rev. Robert Wilson, 8.A., 13 Y the Members of the Congregation of Christ Church, Liverpool, On retiring from his charge, 29th May, 1836, This Salver, a Sacramental Service, and Service, a Purse, containing A.i One Hundred Guineas, a Memorial of their high estimation of his unaffected piety and disinterested zeal in the discharge of his duties as a Minister of the Gospel. e °UNTY PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCIES. tw o en of persons qualified to vote, for any election, be e,°en the Ist November, 1835, and Ist November, 1836, for the -4111 tY of Bedford, is 4152; Berks, 5843; Buckingham, 5689; it atiabridge with Isle of Ely, 7391; Huntingdon, 2734; Ches. tiLNorth;s9oo; South, 682; Cornwall, East, 4146; West. Iv y ; Cumberland, East, 4623; West, 4406; Derbyshire, 11, - , r tn. 5410; South, 6630; Devon, North, 7889 ; South, 10,946; set, 6320; Durham, North, 5208; South, 4864 ; Essex, 11;'n , 5 833; South, 5286; Gloucester, East, 7584; West, 6859; 1421 hire North 3508; South, 5475 ; Hereford, 7175; Hert b43 'WS ;' Kent, 'East 7228; West, 8322; Lancaster, North, , South, 17800 ; 'Leicester, North, 4144; South, 4590; 1( 1 e )111 , parts of' Lindsey, 10,165; Kesteven, 4125; Holland, :is.; Middlesex, 12,431; Monmouth, 4363 ; Norfolk, East, IV O ‘ West, 6980; Northampton, South, 4478 ; North, 3627 ; I‘l„, l : t „lmmberland, North, 2703 ; South, 5121 ; Nottingham, lo . "'", 3 379; South, 3432 ; Oxford, 5055; Rutland, 1391; Sa gs',,North, 5016 ; S out h , 3566 ; S omerSet, East, 8501; W est, Vir_l; Stafford, North, 9611; South, 7534; Suffolk, East, 6147; 4 952; Surrey, East, 5308; West, 3681; Sussex, East, ; West, 3122 ; Warwick, North, 6505; South, 3997; „setsttnoteland, 4846; Wilts, North, 5059; South, 3059; .Wor il,,ershire, East, 5667; West, 4612 ; York, North Riding, 0 8 ; East, 7965; Wst 29,456. AL ES.—Anglesev, 1439; Brecon, 2255; Cardigan, 1778; I,lltarthen, 5210- Carnarvon, 1803; Denbigh, 3538; Flint, Glamorgan ' 437o; Merioneth, 785; Montgomery, 2846; 'clnbroke, 3866 'Radn or, 1857. tiIeoTLAND. Aren, 2894 ; 670; Berwick, 1195; Bute, 334'Caithness, 267 ; Clack- O t auan, 688 ; D um b arton, 10 73; Dumfries, 1439; Edinburgh, 4 1 1. ° 1 ; Elgin, 615; Fif e , 263 5; Forfar; 1720; Haddington, 676; b i prnesi, 689 ; Kincardine, 910 ; Kinross, 457 ; 13, 1 . 11 t, I 166; Lanark, 3714 ' • Linlithgow, 692 ; Nairn, 106 ; f ht, 327 • Zetland, 130 ;Peebl es , 455 ; Perth, 40'27 ; Ren kit!, 2007; noss and Cromarty,Roxburgh, 1863 ; 462; Stirling, 2088; Sutherland, 125; Wigton, 875. County votes in England .... . ............... 435,530 in Wales ...................... 31,898 in Scotls.nd.. ................... 41,856 Total ................... Abe members returned by the.s.e.c.o.n.s.t.i.tu...ell.cle:s..;;E:3-9284 For England Wales .................. 15 Scotland .............. . ......... 30 188 Bein g an average of one member to 2,709 voters. Ar.v g ,„ v, , to r , SON OF THE RECTORY OF BATH AND VICARAGE OF for"t °AI RE AND WINCOMBE.—This preferment has been so ld takue very l arge sum of 6330. The price forward e d to the e eh Commissioners as the lowest which the council would of C w as i _ only £4500. The purchaser is the Rev. C. Simeon, *hi c el ° ridge, who is conected with a society. the object of Reli v :! to buy up livings in order to present to them ". Evaii de,t c.l preachers. Several persons well acquainted with this )lEtt i llticm of property had estimated the utmost value of the dvowson at Z4ooo.—Bath Chronicle. ~_-_ T ~ .a.: _ FASHIONABLE MUSIC.-NEW SONGS. Oh give me new partners," by Miss Louisa H. Sher;dan. " My very particular friend," words and music by Ditto. "The charming woman," words and music by Mrs. Price Blackwood. " The younger son," by Mrs. Smith. "The good natured friend,' by C. J. D. Butler Danvers, Esq. To attempt any criticism pf the above-named songs would be about as absurd as to notice the effusions of Pitt-street Seven Dials; nor should we have deemed them worthy of any, the slightest comment, except as instances of the depraved taste of their authors, and more especially of those (if any there be) who will condescend to sing such vile substitutes for music. Much has been said of late of the improving musical taste of the Eng lish public, but from the samples of composition now offered to our notice it is evident that there is a class of composers (if in deed the compilers of such rubbish deserve the name) whose object is, as much as possible, to corrupt musical taste. We do not remember to have ever met with such trivial and insipid stuff as these songs are made of, and this remark extends not only to the music, but to the poetry, which affects to be of a comic cast, but contains not one grain of fun or humour from beginning to end. We know that there are men who will do any thing for money, but that ladies should openly avow them selves the authoresses of words which would disgrace a half penny ballad, and music equally contemptible, is indeed a s astonishing as it is lamentable. We cannot reconcile our no tions of feminine delicacy and refinement with the production of such vulgar trash. What on earth can be the motive for bring ing these songs before the public we are unable to divine, for it can hardly be expected that the most devoted admirers or re solute singers of comic songs can be satisfied with such abortive attempts at drollery. Would that it were possible for musical composition, like hand-writing, to be taught in six lessons; for it strikes us that these perverters of the public taste stand in as much need of rapid improvement as those whose cramped hand writing induces them to avail themselves of the instructions of Mr. Lewis, the celebrated professor of caligraphy. But the worst of it is, that genius cannot be taught in any number of lessons ; it is a gift from above, which cannot be communicated. That really good compositions are encouraged by the English public, we utterly deny; for look into the windows of any music shop, and you will seldom see anything of a much higher order than the compositions we are now deprecating. The first evi dence of an improvement in our national taste must be the con signment of such rubbish to eternal oblivion. If such composi tions as these are even to be tolerated, we ought certainly to wonder at nothing, although we were somewhat astounded that the editor of the "Musical World" should recommend Balfe (our rising composer) to forget Donnizetti, Vaccaj, and Meyer beer, and to take for his model, Mr. Barnet ! evidently imply ing that that gentleman is the most talented dramatic composer we possess. Now Mr. Barnet has brought out a few rather good things, but surely it can never be asserted that he has written such music as his distinguished contemporary Bishop, who has decidedly produced finer songs, and incomparably better con certed music, than any English composer who has ever yet ap peared before the public. We are quite ready to concede to Mr. Barnet his due share of praise, as a second-rate composer, but let him not, whilst we have amongst us such a writer as Bishop, be proposed as a model to other candidates for musical renown. We cannot dismiss this subject without earnestly recommend ing the perpetrators of the songs whose titles head this article to abandon altogether the work of composition ; or if they will not do so, we conjure them at all events not to obtrude their absurdities upon the public. RAILWAY TUNNEL.—It is expected that the railway tunnel in Lime-street, will be opened for the conveyance of passen gers about the 20th of next month; and we understand, that notwithstanding the great expense of making the tunnel, the di rectors do not intend to make any additional charge in the fares. NEW CHURCH AT AIGBURTH.—The building of the new church at Aigburth proceeds rapidly, and it will, to all appear ance, be finished during the present summer. The architecture is very neat, but from the softness of the stone (red sandstone,) the ornaments will not resist the action of the elements for many years. THE IRISH MAIL—A petition has been lying . for signature in the Exchange Newsroom for some days, praying that the ex periment of carrying the mail across the Irish channel from Liverpool by contract, suggested in the Post-office rep o rt, may not be made, and that the Dublin Post-office packets may be continued upon their present footing. LIVERPOOL Music-HALL.--We are much pleased to find, that there is a probability of establishing a musical institution worthy the character of the town. It seems evident, from the prospectus, that the committee has not announced anything which may be considered as a money-making affair. There cer tainly appears to a wish tending towards the encouragement and promotion of one of the most intellectual and delightful recreations. From information which we have gathered, it is proposed (hut of course left to the shareholders) that a holder of two shares will be entitled to an admission ticket for per manent concerts. We wish every success to the undertaking. —Courier. We learn with extreme satisfaction, that the cause of scrip tural education in our local schools has been warmly taken up by the clergy of the established church. A p u bli c 'movement is intended to be made in a few days, preparatory to founding schools independently of the corporation, is which the whole Bible shall be taught. We recommend our pleasure taking readers to enjoy the treat offered them by the Rhyl Steam-packet Comp a ny, who intend sailing their new and beautiful steamer (Snowden) to that lively little watering-place Rhyl. The scenery along the coast is highly romantic, and the voyage seldom, if ever out of smooth water.—See advertisement. At the examination of the pupils of Messrs. Sorley, Great George-street, on Wednesday last, prizes were awarded to the following young gentlemen, for their proficiency in the various departments of science and literature taught at the academy, viz.:—Messrs. James Reppard, William Lenox, William Austin, Frazer Sinclair, John Darby, Henry Walthew, George Gardner, and Charles Bolton, Liverpool; Francis Sarsfield and Michael Sarsfield, Woodside; Thomas F. Browne, Dublin; Lawson Annesley, Belfast; and George Reeve Grant, Bar bados.—Correspondent. NEW LINE OF RAILWAY FROM LIVERPOOL TO MANCHES TER.—We hear that a company is about to be formed for the purpose of constructing a new railway between thi s t own an d Jklanchester, and that a prospectus, setting, forth the advantages of the line to the public, will be immediately issued. We un derstand several gentlemen of wealth and influence in Manches ter and the neighbourhood are concerned in the undertaking. THE LIVERPOOL ANNUITANT SOCIETY.—This society held its 37th anniversary on Friday last, at the Derby Arms Hotel, Bootle, under the new and efficient management of the liberal and spirited host, Mr. Heywood, who provid e d a inos t exce ll en t dinner, which would have done credit to any establishment in the town, while every possible care and attention was paid to the comfort of the guests. When the festivities of the day were ended the society proceeded to the nomination of officers.—Mr. John Crowther, Church-street, being appointed president; Mr. Thos. Kave, Castle -street, treasurer; Mr. C. Smith, Lord street, and Mr. J. Robinson, Tarleton-street, stewards; and Mr. R. Holden, Church-street, secretary. The object of the society is to make a provision for the widows of its members, which, though not very great, is sufficient to preserve the most destitute of them from absolute want, and to add materially to the comforts of those who, when bereft of their partners in life, had some means of support still remaining to them. But beyond this, the society contributes seasonably to the comfort of its aged mem bers also. The annuity it allows to widows is £2O per annum, payable quarterly, and to members when sixty-five years of age, £lO per annum. Of the former class (the widows) there are now thirty-nine receiving its benefit, and of the latter (the aged members) seventeen. The basis on which it rests is firm, having a capital of little less than £lO,OOO, and its rules requiring from its members subscriptions adequate to meet its annual demands, so as to secure its advantages to those who may hereafter have claims apon it. Any of the officers will be glad . to communicate whatever information may be desired relative to the itstitu tion. PRAISEWORTHY VIGILANCE.—About six weeks ago Batch eldor, the Liverpool Bridewell keeper, who has frequently dis tinguished himself by his vigilance and care in the execution of his duty, saw, in the Weekly Dispatch, a description of two young men named Henry Addison and William Harvey, who had been committing a number of robberies in the neighbour hood of London under pretence of looking for genteel lodgings. Their plan was—where they saw a card in the windows of a re spectable looking house—to request to look at the apartments, and then one of them by pretending to be lame, or under pre tence of writing a note, &c., managed to get left down stairs alone while the other went up to look at the bed-room, and dur ing the absence of the panies, by means of false keys, &c., to plunder the room of any valuable property he could lay hands on. Batcheldor conceiving, from the description given in the paper, that they were two men who had lately been discharged from Lancaster Castle, having been convicted along with their father at our sessions in Jule, 1834, communicated his suspi cions to Waddington, the gao l er at Hatton-garden office, who handed his letter to Mr. Laing, the magistrate, before whom they were brought when apprehended. Upon their being ques tioned as to their previous conviction they denied the whole of it. Mr. Laing, however, remanded them till Monday, the 13th instant, to give time for Batcheldor to appear, and directed him to go over to Hatton-garden to produce certificates of their previous conviction, and identify their persons. On the prison ers being placed before the magistrates they denied all the rob beries with which they stood charged, or that they were ever previously convicted. Batcheldor was then called forward, and they appeared althost petrified with astonishment. After a few minutes had elapsed they admitted the whole, and were com mitted to take their trial at Newgate. There were 23 cases against them, 12 of which were sent to the grand jury, to which the prisoners pleaded guilty on Saturday last, and it was inti mated they would be sent out of the country for life. Their fa ther, who was transported, is now in the penitentiary. CASE OF SINGULAR DISTRESS.—On Tuesday Mr. Dowling, the superintendent of the dpck police, received intelligence from one of his men that he had met with six foreigners, all in a state of exhaustion, and one of them suffering from sickness. Mr. Dowling immediately had them sent for to his office, when from his knowledge of languages, which have proved of eminent service in his peculiar situation, he learned that they were Spa niards from Porto Cabello, and were all military officers. They had joined with a great number of others under the command of General Murillo, in an attempt to reform the state; their forces, however, were defeated and dispersed : many were shipped on hoard vessels then in the harbour fur various parts ; the poor fellows whose hardships we are relating were put on board the Tweed, bound for Liverpool, and which now lies in the Queen's Dock. On their arrival here, on the 13th instant, they were immediately sent on s hore, and have wandered about ever since without any means of subsistence except what they derived from the casual charity of passengers. Mr. Dowling, with a very humane and proper feeling, gave them a trifle for present relief, and sent them with an officer to procure lodg ings, until he could lay their case before the Mayor. On Wed nesday, at the Police-office, at the conclusion of the dock busi ness, AIL Dowling addressed the bench on behalf of the six per sons, who were present, whom he stated were found upon the dock quays on Tuesday afternoon in a state of exhausti. n from want of food. Mr. Hall sent for the overseer, who on his arrival un dertook to take care of them for the present until he (Mr. Hall) could see the consul for Venezuella. Their names are Louis Ochoz, Blis Aspino, Diego (Mercado, Francisco Misc.', Fran cisco Carto, Francisco Cereso. One or two of them are almost as dark as Africans, and the appearance of the majority not at all prepossessing. Four of them, at least, carried atar y thing but " the stamp of true nobility" on their countenances; and, though we cannot but pity their destitute condition, physiogno mically speaking, they appeared four as genuine rapscallions as we ever witnessed. The two others had the superiority of mien of a better station, which once possessed no disguise and no depression can eradicate. From the statement of the men, it appeared that they, along with a number of others, had re volted against the government of Venezuela, and were made prisoners. The government, as a punishment, dispersed them to various countries by paying their passage out, with the cer tainty of death if they returned. Mr Hall strongly deprecated the making England a Botany Bay for Spanish convicts. a ,Alu. oLFF.-716 tnglish missionay Wlff eft Caro set out on hit to'd! id the interi or o f r Afric o has a. He l means i to travel through AP:VEIN to Timbuct oo , an d th e nce to th e C a p e of f o od Hope: If be does not succeed in the latter part of his plan, be vvill pl'oc6.ed from Tithbuctoo northwards, to Tunis or - 6an paper, -A-. ~.__~~ TIIE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. the service of the Rev. Mr. Anderson. I hired in the service of Mrs. Norton as housemaid, in 1833. 1 sometimes attended Mrs. Norton as lady's maid. I was in the plaintiffs service about seven months • during that time Lord Melbourne was fre quently coining to the house in Storey's-gate. He generally came between two and three o'clock, and staid an hour, or more I was told never to go into the drawing-room when Lord Melbourne was there. I once tried to open the drawing room door, hut found it locked. I cannot say that Lord Mel bourne was there. 1 have known Mrs. Norton come up stairs to arrange her dress at the time Lord Melbourne was there; her collar and hair were tumbled on these occasions, which she put to rights and washed her hands. Mrs. Norton was in the habit of " rougeing" very much. I have very frequently taken notes from Mrs. Norton to send to Lord Melbourne. I have also taken in notes from his lordship to Mrs. Norton. Lord Melbourne generally came after the notes were sent. Cross-examined by the Attorney-General.--When Lord Mel bourne called, Mrs. Norton always went up stairs to arrange her dress. His lordship called almost every day. I went into the plaintiff's service in April, 1833, and left in September. During all that time Lord Melbourne did not call less than six times a week. The Attorney-General.—What aged man should you suppose Lord Melbourne to be? Witness.—Not more than 45. The Attorney-General.—Did his lordship ever kiss you, Eliza ? (Laughter.) Witness.—No, never. (Laughter.) The Attorney :General.--Never took any improper liberty ? Witness.---No. The Attorney-General.—l am glad of it. Witness continued—Mrs. Norton often used to ask me to get her dressing articles; she used to say, " Eliza, I a m s w i ng t o rouge." I have often seen her put on the rouge, nearly every day. Many other noblemen and gentlemen called at plaintiff's house during the time I lived there. I do not know who was in the drawing-room at the time I attempted to open the door and found it fastened. I was first examined on this business by Mr. Norton, last Wednesday; it was in Lincoln's Inn-fields. Re-examined.—Mr. Curry, Mr. Norton's solicitor, was pre sent when I was examined by Mr. Norton. By the Jury.—There were two beds in Mr. Norton's sleep ing-room; plaintiff and Mrs. Norton sometimes slept together, not always. Thomas Balliman examined.—l lived in plaintiff's service in 1833 for one month. I lived previously with Colonel Armstrong. Miss Armstrong was intimate with Mrs. Norton, and frequently called at Storey's-gate in her carriage. The carriage used to stop some time at the door; if the blinds of the drawing-room were not down I could see into the room. When the blinds were down Miss Armstrong was not admitted; she was told Mrs. Norton was not at home. Miss A. called again after wards, when I perceived the blinds were up. Mrs. Norton was then at home, and Miss Armstrong let in. When Mrs. N. has been denied I have inquired of two servants, named Tucker and Maurice, who told me she was at home. Mrs. Norton has frequently, when she went out in the carriage with Miss A., called at Lord Melbourne's residence in South-street. Mrs: Norton desired me to ask if his lordship was at home,, and if he was she used to go into the house. 111rS.'Norton, addressing Miss Armstrong, used to say, " Sophia, have you got a call to make, or will you take a drive whilst I go in to speak to his lordship ?" Miss Armstrong sometimes used to drive away al together, at other times she would call for Mrs. Norton in about twenty minutes. Lord Melbourne frequently visited at plain tiff's during the time I lived there. Mrs. Norton desired me not to let any one in during the time his lordship was there. Mrs. Norton never told me not to go into the drawing-room when Lord Melbourne was there. I did, on two occasions, go into the room—on one occasion Lord M. and Mrs. N. were sit ting on the sofa together. His lordship had his hand on Mrs. Norton's shoulder; he gently drew it off when I went in. On the other occasion they appeared confused, and Mrs. Norton's hair seemed disordered. I have frequently taken notes for Mrs. Norton to Lord Melbourne at the Home-office, and brought answers from his lordship back. Lord Melbourne generally called at Storey's-gate shortly after the receipt of a note. Cross-examined.---1 was only in the plaintiff's service one month, When I went into the drawing-room, on the two occa sions I have mentioned, I had not been called. I went in with notes. Miss Armstrong . is a lady of high character. I once remember Mr. N. meeting Mrs. N. at Lord Melbourne's in South-street. I never recollect seeing Mr. Norton in South street more than once; he met Mrs. Norton at the door of Lord Melbourne's house, and they went out together. lam not posi tive whether Mr. and Mrs. Norton left the house together. Lord Melbourne dined at the plaintiff's three or four times during the month I lived in his service. Mr. Norton and other gentlemen dined with her ladyship on those occasions. Ido not remember Lord Melbourne going to the theatre with Mrs. Norton. I once remember Miss Armstrong taking Mrs. Norton in her carriage to the Duke of Devonshire's, and left her there. Mr. N. was not with her. Re-examined.—lt was a dinner party at the Duke of Devon shire's on the day we took Mrs. Norton to Devonshire House. Thomas Tucker, examined by Mr. Bailey.-1 lived in the service of Mr. Norton in 1832 and 1833, 1 lived there about six months. Lord Melbourne was in the habitof visiting there four or five times a week. He generally stopped nearly two hours. I received instruction not to admit any one when Lord Mel bourne was there. I remember Miss Armstrong calling when Lord Melbourne was there, and the last witness inquiring how it was Mrs. Norton was denied. I have seen Mrs. Norton and Lord Melbourne in the drawing-room; they were sitting near each other on the sofa. I have often carried notes from Mrs. Norton to Lord Melbourne, both at the Home-office and South street, and brought answers back. Cro'ss-examined.—Mr. Norton did not return home until be- tween six and seven o'clock. He had occasionally conic home as early as three o'clock, to drive Mrs. Norton out. Did not know the time his duties were over at the (ace. I have heard Mr. Norton make several appointments to Mrs. Norton to come and drive her out. Ido not recollect that Mr. Norton ever re turned home on those occasions, and found Lord Melbourne at his house. 1 would not swear be did not. Lord Melbourne frequently dined with Mr. and Mrs. Norton, and they frequently went to the play together. The drawing-room is a small room. The sofa is a large one. Visitors, when they called, frequently sat on the sofa. Mrs. Norton had flower-pots in the balcony, which she often attended to. Ido not remember on those occa sions that she dirtied her hands, or deranged her dress. Mrs. Norton was very fond of her children, and used to play with them very much. I have been out of place three months. I have not been residing at Wonarsh, near Guildford, the seat of Lord Grantley. I have not seen Lord Grantley, or been ex amined by any one besides plaintiff's.solicitor. I never con versed with the witness Balliman as to what we could say on this trial. After being repeatedly pressed, the witness admitted that he had talked to Balliman on the subject. Witness was going into a place, but had not obtained it through the recom mendation of Mr. Nortion. Wm. Lawley examined.—l lived as job coachman with Col. Armstrong. Have on different occasions driven Miss Arm strong and Mrs. Norton to Lord Melbourne's house in South street. Cross-examined.—Did not grumble at taking Miss Armstrong and Mrs. Norton out so often. It was no use grumbling.— (Laughter.) John Flook examined.—l lived as coachman in the service of Mr. Norton four years. I entered the service in 1830. and left in March, MI. I was in the habit of opening the door of plaintiff's house. Saw . • Lord Melbourne there repeatedly; sometimes showed his lordship into the drawing-room. Took notes many times from Mrs. Norton to Lord Melbourne, and brought answers back. Whenever I was sent out with mes sages, I always took up the answer to the drawing-room. On one occasion I was sent to one of the theatres for a box ticket, and proceeded up stairs as usual, I knocked once at the door, and no answer. I knocked again, and there still being no an swer, I thought no one was there, so I opened the door and went in, when I saw Lord Melbourne sittinv, in a chair by the fireside, with his hands on his knees, looking at Mrs. Norton. Mrs. Norton was lying on the hearth-rug, with her feet towards the door. Her clothes were high up. 1 went in; she did not speak, but bowed to me, which I understood to mean that I was to withdraw. I went down stairs, but did not mention the cir cumstance at the tune to the other servants. Lord Melbourne did not take his hands off his knees whilst I was in the room. On another occasion I saw Lord. Melbourne enter the drawing room; he said to Mrs. Norton, " Dear Cary, how do you do?" and she turned round and kissed him. Cross-examined by the Attorney-General.—Whilst I was in plaintiff's service, li kept a flv, a cab, and a gig for hire. I left Mr. Norton's service in 1834, when I sold the cab and gig. lam a married man. I afterwards kept an old clothes shop in Monmouth-street. I have been embarrassed in my circumstances. I was first called upon to give evidence in this case about six weeks ago. I was then living in a cellar in Monmouth-street, but have since left it. I have been living with my wife and family at Wonash since then. I have been examined by Mr. Norton, and was afterwards sent to Wonash. Lord Grantley lives at Wonash. The solicitor gave me Ell) after I was examined; he has not given me any thing since.— I left Wonash last night. I staid at the public-house called the Grantley Arms; there was no other witness there. I never said that I had been examined by Lord Wynford. I will not swear that I did not say that I had been under examination nine days, and that I was sure Mr. Norton would have a verdict on my evidence. I had a shocking bad place at Mr. Norton's. The Attorney General.—'!'hen why did you leave ? Were you not discharged? Witness.—Yes, I get a drop too much on a court day, and we always get a little too much on those days, and Mr. and Mrs. Norton quarrelled; so they spent their spite on me, and dis charged me. (Laughter.) The Attorney General.—You often got a drop too much? Witness.-1 es, we all do at times. (Laughter.) The Attorney General.—How often have you got a little too much during the last four years. Witness.—Four years ! I cannot answer that question.—. (Laughter.) The examination of the witness as to his conduct during the time he was in Mr. Norton's employ was continued at consi derable length, and given in a manner that kept the court in a roar of laughter. Witness never said he would be revenged of Mrs. Norton • he might have said that he was the principal wit ness against the Premier of England. The Attorney General.—Did you ever say that if the trial went right, you should get £S(.X) or £600? Witness.—Oh dear, bow could I say so ? I do not know what the gentleman ()dyes. (Laughter.) By the Court.—Did you, or did you not, say so ? Witness.—l cannot recollect that ever I said so. Ido not recollect that 1 ever said that if all went right I should retire to Scotland and not care for any one. I believe I never did say so . I may have said that I was employed to fish up all the evi dence I could against Lord Melbourne, but I do not recollect. I know that I told a man named Sly I was going after two per sons who could give evidence. I may have also told him that I had been unfortunate for two years, but I thought this matter would make me amends. I may have said that I intended to take care of myself. I thought becoming a witness was better than mending shoes and selling, old clothes in Monmouth-street. The Attorney money to pay to a M r. N orr i ngton, wh i ch you app li e d to y our General.—Did not Mr. Nort o n g ive you some own use ? money to pay aw a y, Witness.—l d o no t reco ll ect i t. (L aug h ter. ) If h e gave me I did so honestly. The witness un d erwent a very l ong cross - exam i na ti on , i n order to shake the credit of his evidence. He said that he cer tainly expected to be paid for his time, but he could not recollect he said that he should make a good thing of it. When he saw Lord Melbourne and Mrs. Norton in the position he had de scribed, there was a large fire in the room; it must have been either in the month of November or December. There was a sofa in the room, but that stood under the window. Re-examined. --Ha ve been in the army; was at the battle of Waterloo, and have a pension of Gd. per day. Lived in Mr. Norton's service four years. Witness had a certificate of good conduct given him when he left the army. Ann Cummings examined.-1 was - in the service of Mrs. Norton two years and three months. I first went in 1831, as a n urse-maid. I attended upon Mrs. Norton as well as the children. Lord Melbourne often visited Mrs. Norton; he used to come four or five times a-week, generally between twelve and one o'clock. He generally staid about one hour. His lord ship continued his visits during the whole time 1 lived with Mrs. Norton. When he was: there no one was admitted up stairs. 1 remember Mrs. Norton' being confined of her son Brinsley. Either on the day of her: Confinement or the day after, Mrs. Norton asked for paper, pen,: and ink, to write to Lord Mel bourne. His lordship visited Mrs. Norton about seven days after her confinement; she scolded witness for not putting ribbons on her dress sooner. Mri. Norton showed Lord Mer- ~ ~ -~- q LONDON LAW REPORT. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.—WEDNESDAY. CRIM. CON.-NORTON V. VISCOUNT MELBOURNE. Mr. Bailey opened the pleadings—the declaration stated that this was an action brought by the plaintiff to recover compensa of the noble defendant, for cruinal conversation with plaintiff's wife. The defendant pleaded that he was Not Guilty; on that plea issue was joined. The Attorney General suggested to the court, that if some arrangement was not made to preserve order, it would be im possible for the trial to proceed. The Lord Chief:Justice ordered the doors to be closed; and threatened, if sileric'e was not observed, to adjourn the court. The witnesses on both sides were ordered to leave the court. Order having been restored, Sir William Follett addressed the jury for the plaintiff. They were already aware of the na ture of this action, and never did he feel so great a duty impo sed upon him as on the present occasion. The defendant was high in rank, high in the councils of his sovereign, and if he had taken advantage of his high situation to inflict upon the plaintiff the highest injury one man could inflict on another, a jury of Englishmenjwould give all the reparation in their power. He trusted, however, they would discharge from their minds all the idle rumours that had gone abroad, when they came to con sider the case that would be submitted to them, and judge only from the evidence which would be adduced. The learned coun sel, after some further remarks, said, the plaintiff was the bro ther and heir apparent of Lord Grantley ; the marriage with his present wife took . place in 1827 ; it was what was called a love match; in fact, it was so on his part, for he most devotedly loved her whom he had taken as the partner of his joys and cares. For some time they lived together, near Storey's-gate, in the greatest happiness. Several children were the issue of the marriage. Some four years since, however, Lord Melbourne became acquainted with the plaintiff and his wife ; after which he was a constant visitor at the house, and he (Sir W. Follett) thought that the evidence would show that a criminal conversa tion had been carried on for some years. His lordship gave Mr. Norton the appointment of a police magistrate, which took him much from home ; during his absence Lord Melbourne was a constant visitor, and when his lordship was there the ser vants were ordered to deny admission to every person who cal led. It would be proved that Mrs. Norton and Lord Melbourne always pulled the blinds of the window down when they were together. It would be proved that they had been in the bed room for more than an hour together; the door on those occa sions was bolted, but the servants had bad opportunities of see ing them in such situations as could not leave a doubt that a criminal connection had for a long time been carried on. Lord Melbourne had frequently been seen with his arm round Mrs. Norton's neck, and she sitting on his knee. The learned coun sel here detailed minutely the facts of the case, as they were afterwards detailed in evidence. Mrs. Norton, it will be proved.-- had also repeatedly been at Lord Melbourne's house for hours together. Many notes also passed between Mrs. Norton and Lord Melbourne, but when she left her husband's house Mr. Norton, from a feeling of honour and delicacy, did not exa mine her correspondence or papers, but he gave strict orders that Mrs. Norton should not again have them; however, during absence from home a brother of Mrs. Norton's contrived to ob tain possession of all the papers; therefore the correspondence between the parties could not be laid before the jury. Whether that correspondence would have proved any guilty connection or not could not now be decided. Only three notes from Lord Melbourne to Mrs. Norton were found, and they were very la conic. Mrs. Norton was not addressed by any name, neither were they subscribed by his lordship, but the handwriting could be proved. The first note was as follows :—" I will call at half past four o'clock. Yours." The second was—" How are you:? Yours." (Laughter.) The third was--" There is no house to day. I will, therefore, call on you after the Levee. Say half past four o'clock, or later, if m e re convenient to yfill." learned counsel then said he would read the correspadehili bf Mrs. Norton and her husband, which was of the nat/St affection ate description possible. The Attorney General submitted that this correspondence could not be received as it took place after suspicion was created in the mind of the plaintiff. Sir W. Follett denied that such was the fact, as it commenced as early as 1831 The learned counsel then read a number of letters from Mrs Norton to the plaintiff; they were couched in the most affectionate terms, and began " My dear Georgey," and were subscribed, " Your affectionate wife." In one of the letters Mrs. Norton mentioned Lord M.; she said his lordship had lent her a book written by Dr. Lardner, in which the Doctor proved that the Virgin Mary was the most virtuous of women. The learned counsel said the rank of the defendant was an aggravation of the offence. His age was an aggravation, and he therefore called on the jury to give the plaintiff all the reparation that compensation in damages could give to an injured and afflicted mind. The following witnesses were then called : Joseph A. Potts produced the registry of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Norton, at St. George's, Hanover-square, on the 30th of May, 1827. Air. Wm. Fletcher Norton examined.—l am related to the plaintiff; was present at the marriage. Mr. Norton was about 30 years of age; Miss Sheridan (Mrs. N.) was about 20. I should say it was a marriage of affection. Miss Sheridan was a person of great beauty and talent. Mr. Norton's fortune was not large; he has lived at Storey's gate ever since his marriage. I have frequently seen Mr. and Mrs. Norton since the marriage; they appeared to live on the most affectionate terms. Cross examined.—l saw Mr. and Mrs. N. the last time in the spring of last year; they lived at that time on affectionate terms. I did not see them for a short time previous to the separation. I often resided then at Storey's-gate. Mrs. Norton had three children, she appeared very fond of them. I have met many per sons of eminence and rank at the plaintiff's house. Never saw Lord M. there. I used almost always to go to the house by way of Princes-court. The Attorney General.—You had no bad design for going that way, had you? (Laughter.) Witness.—l should hope not. (Laughter.) Mrs. Norton moved in the first society. Lady Seyincur is the sister of Mrs. Norton; another sister married Capt. Blackburn, a son of Lord Dufferin. She continued to visit her relations up to the time of the separation, and appeared to be treated with the same kindness as formerly. I have seen Mr. Norton since his sepa ration. Re-examined.—l have frequently met Mrs. Norton's sister s at Storey's-gate. Mr. ge - orge . DiirWe'Ka - frith - ectr-1--1 - reside at Brinkley, Sussex' I have also a house in Great George-street, Westminster. I have been acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Norton ever since their marriage ; and frequently visited them up to the time of the separation. For the first four or five rears. I repeatedly visited them. I never saw anything to induce me to think but that there was great affection on both sides. They were very fond of the children. Cross-examined by the Attorney General.—Their affection appeared to last until the separation. Mrs. Norton was an exceedingly affectionate mother. Georgiana Vetch, examined by Sir W. Follett.—Was lady's maid to Mrs. Norton, in 1832, for three months. Mr. Norton went to his office every day, and did not usually return before six or seven in the evening. During the time I have lived there I have often known Lord Melbourne to be at plaintiff's house, but I never could get a look at him. On being further questioned, witness said she had seen Lord Melbourne go up and down stairs two or three times a-week. I have known him stay on some occasions nearly three hours. Never knew him stay until Mr. Norton came home. During the time Lord Mel bourne was there I never knew any other visitor admitted. It was the duty of William Mansell to open the door. I never let Lord Melbourne in or out of the house myself'. Lord Mel bourne's visits continued regular all the time I lived with the plaintiff. I am confident on one occasion his lordship s aid more than three hours. Cross-examined by the Attorney-General.— What I have been speaking_ to is four years ag o . Mi ss N or t on was res idi ng at the plaintiff's at this time; she was a great invalid, and was generally in her own room during the time Lord Melbourne was there. Never knew that Lord Melbourne dined at the plaintiff's; he might have done so. A great many gentlemen visited the plaintiff's house. Bridget Elliott examined by Mr. Crowther.—l entered the service of M rs. Norton in 1831 as nursery and lady's-maid. I lived there two years. Lord Melbourne used to visit during that time. Mr. Norton generally left home at nine o'clock, and did not return until six ur seven. Lord Melbourne always came between the hours of two and five o'clock, and stayed about an hour and a half. Mr. Crowther.—Did he come often ? Witness.—Yes, every day, if not particularly engaged. (Laughter.) Sometimes when Lord Melbourne came the chil dren were in the room with Mrs. Norton for a short time. Lord Melbourne's visits were most frequent in 1832. The children used to remain in the room about a quarter of an hour, not more; they were then taken away. It was part of my duty to assist in dressing Mrs. Norton. I have done so before Lord Melbourne came. Mr. Crowther. 'Was she very particular in her dress ? The Attorney-General objected to this question, which was not pressed. Examination continued.—Mrs. Norton always dressed her hair herself. After Lord Melbourne had been visiting there, Mrs. N. sometimes came into witness's room, washed her hands, ' and smoothed her hair. She sometimes asked for a clean poc ket handkerchief. Lord Melbourne generally staid for half au hour after Mrs. Norton went down stairs again. Mrs. Norton is in the habit of rougeing . She always put on fresh rouge af ter washing her face. I received orders from. Mrs. Norton that no one was to go into the drawing-room when Lord Melbourne was there; there was a general order to all the servants to the same effect. When his lordship was there we were always told to say, if any one called, that Mrs: Noiton was not at home. Remembered Mrs. Norton returning from Scotland, Lord Mel bourne visited her the following week. I saw his lordship and Mrs. Norton together. Mrs. Norton had her hands in his lord ship's hands. I never saw them sitting in any other way, so as to touch each other. One day when Lord Melbourne came in, I saw his lordship kiss Mrs. Norton; this was in the drawing room. I remember Mrs. Norton being confined in 1831. I re ceived no orders to take her pens sod paper on that occasion. When Lord Melbourne was at the plaintiff's house, the blinds of the windows were pulled down. They were drawn up again after his lordship left. Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant Talfourd.—Mr. Norton kept a horse. He never rode out before dinner. Lord Mel bourne used to dine with plaintiff at one time—as often as once a week. Mr. and Mrs. Norton often went to the play: Lord Melbourne sometimes accompanied them. Sometimes Mr. Norton came home before Lord Melbourne left; on these oc casions he appeared angry. Mr. Noiton used to go into the drawing-room on these occasions, and he afterwards dined with Mrs. Norton. Lord Melbourne, on some occasions, used to stay and dine with Mr. and Mrs. N. Mrs. Norton was a very kind mother. She was in the drawing-room when I saw Lord Melbourne kiss her. I let him in, and had not closed the door. I left plaintiff's service in 1833; Mrs. Norton did not discharge me. I have seen Mr. Norton twice since his separation; he did not tell me not to answer any questions about Lord Melbourne's visits. Witness was in the family way before she left Mrs. Norton's service. By the jury.—Lord Melbourne kissed Mrs. Norton on the cheek, not on the hand. I clearly saw and heard his lordship kiss her. By the Court.—Mrs. Norton was sitting in a chair when Lord Melbourne came, but on his entering the drawing-room Mrs. Norton rose and met him at the door. Lord Melbourne generally entered the plaintiff's house by Prince's-gate. Ellen Monk examined.—l lived as nurse with plaintiff in 1834. I remained in his service six months Mrs. Norton was ill during that time. On that occasion she used the room she generally slept in, On one occasion 1 was rung for by her, and went to the bed room. Lord Melbourne was there, but no one else. Mr. Norton was not at home. 1 took the children into the bed-room at the time. Lord Melbourne was there; they re mained about half an hour, when I was sent for to take them away; Lord Melbourne was in the bed-room when I went to take the children away. I think he remained there an hour after that. Lord Melbourne asked me the time, and [ told him it was near seven o'clock, I think. His lordship said he was surprised, directly left the room, and went away. Cross-examined.—At the time Lord Melbourne visited Mrs. Norton in her bed-room she had been confined by illness for several weeks. She was not able to rise from the sofa. Re-examined.—Lord Melbourne sat in a chair by the side of the sofa. There was no one else in the room. Eliza Gibson, examined by Sir W. Follett.-1 am now in 6,41= 7 - 7 .-- . prxßwr - Pw;p•-•, t:)"( ' bourne the baby, and asked his lordship if he did not think it was a pretty baby. His lordship put his hand upon the child's head and said it was a pretty baby; he did not know whom it was like—it was not like Norton. (Laughter.) On one occa sion I entered the drawing-room without knocking, when I saw Mrs. Norton kneeling by Lord Melbourne, -with her hands on his lordship's knees • on another occasion, I saw her sitting by the side of his lordship, on the sofa, with her arm lying over his shoulder. Mrs. Norton always '" rouged," and sometimes pencilled her eye-brows. • This witness corroborated the evi dence of former witnesses as to Mrs. Norton arranging her dress, " rouging," &c., &c., after she had been with Lord Melbourne. The witness was here examined as to the state of Mrs. Norton's linen, but nothing material occurred. Cross-examined.—Was now a widow; did not always go by the name of Cummings, went sometimes by the name of Owen, the name of the man she was going to be married to. Had a child only four months old. 1 mean to marry Owen when trade gets good. 1 have not lately been in any service. It is about a month ago that I went to 'Wonash. • I was so teazed by people coming from Lord Melbourne that I was obliged to go. Mr. Norton's attorney told me I might change my lodgings, and I might go to Wonash. I was not acquainted with that part of the country; my expenses were paid. I received £5 to go to Wonash, and was paid £1 ss. a-week from a Mr. Head. Mr. Head has something to do on Lord Grantley's estate; he paid the money every week, but I do not know what it was for. The witness Flook told me the positions he had seen Lord Melbourne and Mrs. Norton in, and I told him what I had seen. I was examined o* the subject four times before I left London, and once after ['got to Wonash. I saw Lord Grant ley, but he did not put a question to me about the trial. I never was promised any money for giving evidence. I know a Mrs. Garratt. Ido not recollect that I talked to her about this matter. I never stated to any one that when Lord. Mel bourne was at Mr. Norton's I used to go into the room without reserve. On being further questioned, the witness said, "I may have said so, but I do not recollect it." Mrs. Morris, examined by Sir W. Follett.—Lived in Mrs. Norton's service. The letters produced were in her handwiiting . . (The letters referred to by Sir William Follett in his address to the jury were here put in and read.) Witness lived there two years. Lord Melbourne was frequently in the habit of calling. Had often carried notes from Mrs. Norton to Lord Melbourne; never any back. She was nurse. The children were never allowed in the room, as Lord Melbourne did not like children. She was in the service at the present time. Mrs. Norton left home on the e9th of March. The children were now in the country, under the care of witness. Had not seen Mrs. Norton since. Cross-examined by the Attorney-General.—Rnew there was a quarrel between Mr. and Mrs. Norton, but did not know what it was about. She was aware that Mrs. Norton wanted to go to Frampton withher children to visit her brothers. Did not know that Mr. Nor ton was angry because he was not invited. She knew he was not. Mr. Norton did not say that the children should not go if he did not go, to her knowledge. There was to he a family meeting at Frampton of the Sheridan family and their children. Down to March Mr. and Mrs. Norton had lived on the usual terms of harmony. On the29th of March Mr. Norton said that the children should not go to Framp ton, but that they should go to Wonash, and he gave orders accord. ingly, and they were taken away. Mrs. Norton was in a state o f great distress at losing the children. Witness dressed Mrs. Norton and let her out at seven o'clock in the morning. The children.were in bed at the time. Mr. Norton had not then decided that they should, go to Wonash till the evening. It had been all arranged that the children should go to Frampton. They had gone out to dinner the day before—they had words, and then in the night Mr. Norton came up and said the children were not to,go to Frampton in the morning, and that his orders were to be obeyed. Until that time she was not aware of any dispute between them. Mrs. Norton came up imme mediately after Mr. Norton, and asked what he had said - Being told, she said his orders must be obeyed. She let her out at seven o'clock, but was not aware then that the children were to be removed —all she knew was that they were to go to Frampton,. She saw her again after; but not in the house. The children were removed to Up per Berkley-street. Mrs. Norton came up there—it was in lodgings. Mr. Norton had then said nothing about Wonash. Mrs. N. came there in a state of great agitation—she appeared very much hurt in deed. She remained about an hour, hut was not allowed to see the children. Mr. Norton ordered that no one should. The children were taken home that night to Storey's-gate, and were removed to Wonash next day. Knew of no other quarrel, except about going to Frampton. Witness knew that Mrs. Norton was going to her sis ter's, Lady Seymour, in Spring Gardens, at seven o'clock in the morn ing. Mr. Norton had come home once or twice when Lord Melbourne was in the house, and then Mr. Norton went up to the dining-room. Lord Melbourne came in day-light. Re-examined by Sir W. Follett.—The visit to Framptoa had been arranged for a month or five weeks before the quarrel. Things were all ready to go to Frampton in the morning on which IJr. Norton gave orders against it. Mrs. Norton asked her still to remain with her children when she saw her in Berkeley-street. James Benhow examined by Mr. Bayley.—Said he lived in the service of Mr. Norton, in 1832. Continued in it eight months as footman. Chief business was to answer the door. Lord L. was in the habit of calling often, perhaps four or five times a-week, chiefly in the afternoon. Mr. Norton was not generally at home. Mrs. Norton was at home ; used to show him up into the drawing-room. Staved generally, perhaps, about two hours. Never knew Lord Melbourne refused when Mrs. Norton was at home. Never knew other visitors refused. Lord Melbourne, on several occasions, called more than once a-day ; frequently took notes from Mrs. Norton to Lord Melbourne to the secretary's office and to South-street. Mr. Norton was not at home when these notes were sent.' Lord Mel bourne called almost immediately after the notes were sent. Should say on some occasions Mrs. Norton had a note to Lord Melbourne shortly after he had left. Cross-examined by Sergeant Talfourd.—Lived now with Mr. Bish. There were five servants in Mr. Norton's employ besides witness When Mr. N. had been there Lord Melbourne dined there occasion ally, not frequently. They kept very little company. Very few gentlemen came there. Had been out with the carriage to thd theatre. Upon no occasion had Lord Melbourne accompanied them, nor to Vauxhall. Mr. and Mrs. Norton went out a good deal to even ing parties ; received no injunction as to se - e - resy about the notes that he had carried. Mary Anne Figgia examined by Mr. Crowder.—Was conk to Mr. Norton. Was in his service in the beginning of 1833. Was there twelve months ; returned again for three weeks to oblige Mrs. Nor ton. Was in her service at this moment. During this time Lord Melbourne visited frequently. Opened the door to him. He came three or four times a-week, had been in the drawing-room when he was there, always knocked before entering. Mrs. Norton kept her papers in the drawing-room in a small blue trunk. Went away at night, when she came again heard that something had happened be tween Mr. and Mrs. Norton. The drawing-room was not locked. Did not know what became of the box. The witness was not cross-examined. The papers containing Mr. Norton's appointment as a police ma gistrate were then put in, and Sir William Follett then said that the plaintiff's case was closed. The Attorney-General applied to have the further hearing of the case adjourned till to-morrow. They had now been in a crowded court 81 hours, and be was, for his own part, quite exhausted; so much so that it was impossible that he could do justice to his client, and he was sure that the jury were so exhausted, that they would be unable to pay that attention to the case which it required. Sir William Follett said that he objected to the adjournment. The Attorney-General would state that he intended to call witnesses, and as the Atiorney-General refused to pledge himself to do so, the ap plication, after some altercation, was refused. The Attorney-General then applied for an adjournment of a quar ter of an hour, in order that he might get sonic refreshment. which was granted. LIBERALITY OF THE LIBERALS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ST4NMIRD. SIR,—I have no doubt you will be very glad to hear that there is a number of liberal and intelligent village politicians in my neighbour hood who are full to overflowing of the milk of human kindness, and that being in office their demeanour is humble_and obliging in the extreme. These good-natured gentlemen did me the honour, the other day, to send a servitor of theirs to my house. " What is your business here ? " said I to this messenger of these great men. " I have come with a distress-warrant," quoth he, " for 4s. 4d., being the amount of your composition for highways from Michaelmas, 1835, to Michaelmas, 1836." "You are very kind,—thank you, pray take possession of that chair until you are paid !" I could do no less than this, for in fact I had no reason to expect such an act of courtesy. The bill for the said 4s 4d. had been rendered to me in March last for a highway-rate levied by the surveyors, as I was informed, and n day or two after a person called for payment. Not knowing, at that time, the liberal gentlemen I had to deal with, I hinted that I would inquire whether it was correct. The next day I was favoured with a sum mons to attend at Great Neston, to show cause why I should not pay the rate. I attended, as in duty bound, and stated that the rate ought to have been sanctioned by two justices of the peace, but one of that learned body then and there informed me I was wrong, and so I bowed to his dictum ; but still being persuaded I was right, I refused to pay the expense of the summons, and in consequence of my refusal, I had the aforesaid visit paid to me by proxy. I was curious enough to pe ruse the distress-warrant before alluded to, and I found that it stated that a Mister Alexander Blaylock had made affidavit that I refused to pay the said rate, which was sanctioned by two Justices o f th e peace i n September last! It appears after all, therefore, that I was not far wrong, and a little explanation on the part of the authorities might have saved them some trouble. Of one thing, however, lam con vinced, and that is that they were not actuated by any vindictive or illiberal motive towards Tranmere, 23d June, 183 G. A TORY. P.S.—I am going to purchase the new highway act, and intend to study it at large. I hope I shall find my enlightened neighbours right in all their private ways; and, perhaps, I may be able to save Mr. Haram, our liberal surveyor, the trouble of nominating himself next year, as I know he has been so very busy lately, that it is impossible for him to preserve his infallibility. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. SIR,—You have very properly reminded the borough constituency of Liverpool that they will in November have it in their power to se lect sixteen good men and true for the town council. In the interval it is highly necessary that the conduct of the retiring members should be scrutinised with a sober and a candid judgment, to ascertain how far they have redeemed any pledges they may have given and whether they have in other respects evirced that open, manly, and inde pendent bearing so becoming the character of her citizens, and so valuable in the proceedings of all deliberative bodies of men, in short whether they have exerted themselves for the interests of the com munity above and beyond all other considerations. The sound and sober-minded among us will do well to consider and :impress upon others the vast importance of the event of the approaching election, and exert themselves accordingly ; and they should especially remem ber that unless the present tyranny of party in the council is weakened or neutralized by that or some shortly succeeding election, capable and independent men will not subject themselves to be continually disgusted (as the few of that character in the council confess them selves to be) by the proceedings of the majority, and whenever this check is removed the affairs of this great community will be g i r.en up to pillage, for after the daring inconsistencies and defiances of right which we have seen, it is hopeless to expect that the mere expression of a portion of the public opinion will have any effect. You will do good, I aver, therefore, in publishing a list of the retiring m em b ers, with their votes and general bearing, in doing which you shall not lack such assistance as I can give you, and founding cur hopes of pro ducing good upon the doubts, fears, and misgivings of the retiring parties themselves, which they have not even the wisdom to conceal, looking at the reaction plainly evinced at the late town meeting con vened by the Mayor, and the ineffable disgust occasioned by the en deavour to wrest from the owners the dock estate in a manner alike subversive of all moral right, arid at variance with all Vii . od principle, looking at the thousands who, with myself, were reformers upon con stitutional principles, and who finding such to be locally unfelt, un known, or disregarded, are desirous to retrace their steps, and looking at the force of the common sense and common honesty party in all large communities of Englishmen, no doubt we shall in future exert such an influence in th e town council, as well in a great measure re lieve the public mind from the many doubts and feaas which now op press it.—Yours, &c, June 22d, 18,36. ANTI-REFORMER. "CAPT. BRENTON'S NAVA i r. HISTORY, IN WEEKLY SHILLING tim u N nEas.--In ord er t o theeeto subject,wisbeo of a n large class of readers parti cu l ar l y interested h the render it access ib le to every one, the proprietord' in sport, ofcmart, to taii, Brenton's N ava l Hi story h as de term i ne d to issue it on Oi l ,: po pular plan of p u bli ca ti on , i n W ee kly Shilli ng N timbers, com mencing with the 25th of June.., This important woik, which is in every s ense a nat i ona l one, h a g now received the sanction of his Majesty, who has accordingly permitted it to be dedicated to himself, The gallant author is one of the oldest officers in the service, having been nearly fifty years ac tively employed,.do ring which peri o d h e h as b o rne a part in many a memorable engage ment. This work must, therefore, ensure a hearty welcome, not only from the naval profession, but also fromthe great body of English readers. It is to be comprised in 21 weekly shilling numbers, with numerous fine portraits, Sz . c. THE IMPORTANCE OF A LETTER.—A Parisian fop meeting a beautiful young lady at a ball with whom he wished to ingra tiate himself, exclaimed to her, " Vous etes un ange.". "Et, Monsieur, vows etes un ange sans leg!" was the expressive re- joinder. * L-" ~~ r MISCELLANEOUS. BOHEA TEA DUTY.—(Extract from the Treasury minutes; 21st June, 1836).—The Chancellor of the Exchequer stated to the Board that he had received a great many applications on the subject of the postponement of the said payment of the duty, and, wishing to relieve the mercantile interest, he submitted a postponement of the payment till after the payment of the divi dends ; hut in order to afford a similar relief to the Trade in the country lie considered the time should be extended one month. " My Lords concur in this opinion provided:the postponement of duty Should take place in respect to such Dohea Teas as are actually eutered for home consumption before the Ist July. These Teas to remain under the King's locks, and the duty of Is. 6d...:P lb to be paid before the Ist of August." NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE JOINT STOCK BANKS.—IL appears probable that Newcastle will shortly have five joint stock banks; vrz.:—" The North of England Joint Stock Banking Company," which has been establishedabout three years, and under a pru dent and respectable management is now progressing Tery sa tisfactorily; .":The Northumberland and Durham District Banking Company," founded on Messrs. Backhouse and torn pany's Bank; "The Newcastle, Shields, and Sunderland Union Joint Stock Bank," founded on Messrs. Chapman and Com pany's Bank; ."The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Joint Stock Bank ing Company,- (Mr. G. 'l'. Gibson, Solicitor), which com mences business in premises •opposite the Post Office on the 2d of July; and " The Newcastle Commercial Banking Company," (Mr. G. W. Cram, Solicitor.) Messrs. R. J. Lanibton & Co., who had made a proposal . to their customers to convert their 3 bank into a Joint Stock Company, finding that a large ma jority of them were unfavourable to the system of joint stock banks, have determined to continue their business as private bankers. PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO A CLERGYMAN, AT ALMOND-: BURY.—On Saturday last, a meeting of the friends of the Church, in Almondbury, was held in the National School, at that place, for the purpose of presenting the Rev. D. James, with a piece of . plate, on his retirement from the curacy, The interest felt in. paying this compliment to the Rev. Gentleman by every rank of his hearers, • and the readiness even of the operatives in giving their mite to the lady who so praise-worthily exerted herself in collecting subscriptions, were highly gratify ing, and will long be remembered. The plate consisted of a very rich silver basket, and a case for the pocket, containing a communion paten and chalice. • The basket and paten bore the fallowing inscription :•—" Presented to the Rev. D. James, on, his retirement from the curacy of A linondbury, by the members of the Church of England, -in that township, as a testimony of their esteem and regard, 1836." . , • • UNFRECEDENTF.II PRICES FOR SoNGs.—Nathan, the-author of " Musurgia Vocalis," was offered be Whittaker, the com poser, £4O. for the whole of his music in Sweethea,'ts and Wives, which he fortunately refused, flit: in less than twellreritionths he cleared £1,600 by it, *lmp ent of, selling - several thousands of that Still popular son • 10 are you wandering here, I • pray ?" at eighteen pent 'py. A- new edition was pub lished at two shillings, of iich eighty thousand copies were sold, Nathan realizing nearly three tliou,-- - and pounds by this song, which was composed in about ten minutes, at a music- ' seller's shop in Bond-street, while waiting to see its proprietor. The whole of the music in Sweethearts and Wives was written in one evening. Nathan composed Keati's song, "Scarce had the purple gleam of day,"' sung in the Jew of Ma lta, one morn ins.; while breakfasting with that eminent tragedian. lie was offered three hundred guineas for it in the orchestra on the night it was sung, but eventually made more than double that sum by it. A Cork paper boastfully informs us that the Prince of Capua, by virtue of his marriage with Miss Smythe, has the right to be buried in Youghall churchyard. A very valuable dowry in deed ! No doubt the prince to this will say, Thanks to the Irish nation, I've here, down to my dying day, Matter of grave consolation." A LONG CONCERT.—In the Ancient Concert advertisement Which appeared on Monday in the Morning Post and other papers it was announced " that the seventh concert would take place on Wednesday next ( May 25), and conclude on Wednesday the Ist of June," meaning, we suppose, that the series for the season would conclude on Wednesday week.—The Musical World. How To ASTONISH FLIES.—On May-day a German youth in Mazyckburg, North America, strewed some gunpowder on the store counter, with the view of exploding it and killing a number of flies which annoyed him. The flies settled among the powder, which the boy set fire to, and effectually accom plished his object. but he had forgotten to remove the barrel whence he had taken the gunpowder, which also exploded, and took away the roof of the store, lifting it bodily into the street. POLITICAL MAYOR.—At a public meeting of the council in a certain borough, not 100 miles from Tiverton, the mayor, pre siding. thought it necessary to give his reasons for voting at a late election for a town-clerk, when there were three candidates, which were as follows :—" If I had consulted my private inclina tions and feelings, I should have voted for A ; 111 had considered capacity and fitness for the office, I should have voted for B;' but as 1 have known C many years, and we have always gone hand in hand in politics, I voted for him."—Western Lumi nary. STONE DRESSING BY STEAM PowEn.—On Monday last, an: experiment was made in the presence of a number of scientiflo gentlemen, at Messrs. Nixon and Denton's free stone quarry at Newbiggin, of a machine driven by a small steam engine for dressing free stone. the invention of Mr. Denton. The machine is exceedingly simple in construction, and most effective in its operation. A stone of about IG feet surface was scabbled an inch and a halt' deep in about ten minutes, in the most perfect - and beautiful manner, and the experiment was most satisfactory. It is very apparent, that it will be easy to dress stone, either fluted or plane, in the finest manner by this machine, when com pleted. We believe it is Mr. Denton's intention to protect his invention by taking out a patent.—Carliste Patriot. SCENES IN THE HOUSE OF Cosisioas.—One of those scenes was exhibited in the Commons' House on Tuesday evening last the like of which never disgraced it before the emancipation act had planted the blackguardism of O'Connell and his ruffian: "tail" within its walls. The vagabond who exists upon alms. wrung from the starving peasantry of Ireland, in reply to a temperate speech from Mr. Walter, the member for Berkshire, upon the Irish Municipal Bill. launched out into a farrago of the grossest personalities and the most beastly accusations. He challenged him with pocketing, as the proprietor of the Times, the "wages" (!) of iniquity—of being a " renegado"— of " prostituting the columns of his journal for base hire"— of "deserving to be held up to public scorn," with other mat ter equally choice, and, in his own language, savouring of the "kennel)." Lord John Russell came to the rescue of O'Con nell. who was on all sides, and by all men—save the miserable "tail" of Irish members who must starve from very want but for the run of his kitchen, supported as it is by public charity, charitably afforded—who was by all, we repeat, called to order and denounced. - Eventually Mr. Walter was allowed to reply, and that reply cool and collected concluded with a stinging retort which the ferocious and cowardly mendicant—the brutal slanderer of English women—must haVe writhed under—sharp as pointed steel it must have entered into his inmost soul. "He would only further assure the learned gentleman, that he would, pursue his own course in that house; having neither obtained his seat in it in the manner the learned gentleman had formerly represented, nor receiving hire and pay from the most dist ressed and destitute class of his countrymen—kept in a state of excite ment only to be rendered - more easily the dupes of false pre tences and victims of plunder."—Surrey Standard. At the Court of Bankruptcy on Monday, Henry Garcia, a bankrupt, was committed to Newgate by the commissioners•for concealing his property, of which he gave this improbable ac count :—that he was carrying £4lO into the city to pay his cre ditors, when he fell asleep in an omnibus and had his po c ket • picked. He took no steps to obtain the assistance of the police; nor did he tell his creditors till the next day. He sold his trowsers for 2s. Gil. while in the Fleet. WArnaLoo.—l shall never forgnt a circumstance that oc curred after the peace at Paris between a French and English soldier who had fought on this memorable field. The former sported the order of the " legion d'honneur." attached by a red ribband at his breast. On accosting the latter, bearing a plain " medal of Waterloo," the Frenchman quizzed it. saying it was paltry, and actually not worth five francs. But " Britons strike home," for the Englishman replied it cost a Napoleon ! Monsieur became mum.—Rae Wilson's T?arets. Roy Af, Wm—At the late dinner to the jockey club, given by his Majesty, Lord Westminst er was boasting of - Touchstone, and offering to back him for a large sum against any thing that could be named in the field. " I accept the challenge," said the King, "and will name to beat him b y a neck." The match was concluded, and his Majesty, called upon to name his fa vourite, amidst roars of laughter, named " The Giraffe !" Literary Gazette. HURRICANE IN TtiE MA unmtts.--We regret to learn that accounts have been received from Port Louis, Mauritius, of the 11th of March, 1836, containing details of a severe hurricane which had occurred in the island, and had lasted from the sth to the 7th of March. The plantations had suffered much, and fears were entertained that the crop would he reduced to the extent of one-fifth. The ships and wharfs had also been greatly damaged. A walking-stick, recently presented to Mr. Sopwith, surveYor, - of this town, contains in the dimensions of an ordinary cane the following materials:—T wo inkstands, pens, penknife, ivory folder, Lucifer matches, sealing wax arid wafers, a wafer-stamp, wax taper, several sheets of post letter paper and card paper, a complete and highly-finished set of drawing instruments, ivory rule and scales, lead and hair pencils. Indian rubber, Indian ink, a thermometer and a beautiful and well-poised magnetic com pass; the whole so arranged as to admit of any instrument being used with facility.—Newcastle Paper. MA LT.—The total number of quarters of malt made in. England in the year ending January 5, 1836, was 4,509,857; in. Scotland 557.44; and in Ireland-291,205; total in the Unit e d Kingdom 5,631,506. The quantity used by brewers and vic tuallers, was in England 3.241,779; in Scotland 142,272; and in Ireland 228,698; total in the United Kingdom 3.612,749. The total number of quarters used by retail brewers in England was 490,129. PROPERTIES OF WATER.—POre water has the following pro perties :—At ordinary temperatures, it - is a transparent liquid, usually described as being both odourless and colourless; but it is well known that the camel can scent water at a considerable distance, so that to this animal it is odorous; and as regards its colour, we know that all masses of water have a bluish green colour, though this is usually said to arise from foreilrn -matters. When submitted to a compressing force equal to•30 - .0001bs. on the square inch, 14 volumes of this liquid are condensed into 13 volumes; so that it is elastic. At the temperature of 60 deg. Fahr. it is about 814 times heavier than atmospheric air: but being the standard to which the gravities of solids and liquids are referred, its specific weight is usually said to be 1 deg. When cooled below 32 deg. it crystallizes, and forms ice, the fundamental form of Avhose crystal is the thombohedron. It evaporates at all temperatures, but at '212 deg. boils, and is with both acids and basic pro (4-etable acids, tartaric, citric, converted into steam. It unites titans of water with acids.— these are called hydrates. It is, pro perties. and e rt i e o s x . a l i l.: , h t a rs ,. e the atomic I o crystallized co liii n ‘,.. Potassa fusa and slacked lime may be instanced as compounds crystallizedsalts ; for ex f t a s n o c n e i s e ; ample, alum, sulphate of soda. and sulphate of magnesia. It chemical e " rn a i t c e a r l pnd c onstituent ba sic s substances; absorbs some gases—as fluoride of boron, ammonia,rapidly &c. It is neither combustible nor a supporter of combustion.—, r. Pereira's Lectures in the Medical Gazettee " . . TRANSPOSITION OF THE VISCERA. All • • de parture from the general lags of flat extraordinary the Hull Infirmary, in th e case natu re was lately discovered at . wa s received there in a s t a t e of (1i of a boy a ge d 15 y ears , w h o • him failed of success; and he disease. Every effort to relieve r suffering. When the died after a short. interval of great was discovered postthathish tnortem examination took place, it, and his liver on th e left heart was on the right side of h is ch es t,: bowels were also in an ' side of his body. The stomach. and of all the parts was, inverted position. A perfect adaptation petered that all tit, notwithstanding, observable ; and it ap-. Between the disease ordinary functions had been performed. .of .which- he died,and this • nomenon, ther e was no . - connexion whatever. 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