The Express.
London, England, 1851-10-31 00:00:00

UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL.

OXFORD, OCT. 30.—lit a congregation holden this
morning the following degrees were conferred, via.:—Doc-
tor of Civil LAW : Charles Cavendish Clilfurd, Fellow of
All Souls. Muster of Arts : Rev. Arthur John Biddle, St.
Mary Ball; 'Thomas Mullins, Worcesttr College ;• Rev.
George Keightley, and Frederick Koe, l'embroke College ;
Herbert I'later, Merton Cußege ; George Robert Winter,
Brasenose College. Bachelor of Arts : John Ponsonby
Lucas, New Inn Hall; Traytun Fuller, Brasenose College;
George Guinsford and Samuel Flood Junes, Pembroke Col-
lege; Juobun Le Marchant, St. Mary 1141.

REPRKSENTATION OF 171 E VOUNTIF.S OF FLINT
♦NU Basin'.—The county of Flint, it is expected, will
be the arena of a sharp struggle between the free-traders
oud protectiooi►ts, and it is gated that a powerful oppodtion
to the present sitting members both fur the county and
boroughs has been organised, in anticipation of a disuilution
of parliament. The following protectionist candidates are
spoken of as being likely to come forward : The lion. T. It.
Bewley, of Ithyddorddwy, I'. I). Cooke, Esq., of Own-
gamey, and E. Teel, Esq., of Brynypys. A report has
obtained credeucc that John Williams, Esq., 14. P. for
Macclesfield, intends coming forward at the next election
as a candidate for the representation of Denbighshire, his
native county, but this has been disclaimed by the hon.
member. The protectionists of Brecon are endeavouring
to induce Sir Charles 'Morgan, Bart., to come forward at
the next general election to contest the representation of the
borough with Lloyd Vaughan Watkins, E.q., for some
years the sitting member.
THE EXHIBITION SURPLUS.-111:LL, THURSDAY.—

A public meeting, convened by the mayor in compliance
with a numerously-signed requisition, was held in the
Town-hall of (lull on Wednesday night, and a memorial to
his Royal Highness Prince Albert and her Majesty's Com-
missioners was adopted, praying that the surplus arising
from the Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations
may be devoted to the establishment of a university of arts
and sciences. _ _ -

Tam NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE
EVANGELIST, Oraveseed, was yesterday formally opened
for service by Cardinal Wiseman.
BOILER EXPLOSION NEAR. LITESPOOL.—A serious
boiler explosion took place at the New Duck Works at
Oarston, on Tuesday evening. A small stationary engine is
fixed on the inside wall of the dock, on the river side, for
the purpose of pumping the drainings from the dock. Tho
boiler, which is coast ructed on principles differing from those
of Lind engines in general use, being more like those used in
locomotive engines, burst with a terrific explosion about fire
o'clock in the afternoon, blowing off the roof, and
throwing down the walls of the engitic-house. The
boiler was shattered to pkees, the pieces resem-
bling nothing so much as a quantity of brown paper
scattered around. Nut more than four persons are ex-
pected to be serious sufferers, although there inset have
been nearly 100 men at work within a circle of 60 yards
from the spot. TYCO of these four men were in the engine-
houx,, and were blown into the dock, much scalded the
other two were at work on one of those moving scaffolds
used in setting the masonry ; these poor fellows were blown
from their frightful height into the bottom of the workings
of the dock, and must be sadly injured. They were all
taken to the Infirmary in the evening, where their injuries
were promptly attended to.—Lirerpoor Times.
MANES S WALKING MATCH.—This morning the
pedestrian Yanks brought to a close his feat of walking
1,000 miles in 1,000 half-hours. The scene of the perform-
ance was the Surrey Cricket-ground, at Kennington Oval,
and the time occupied was just 20 days and 20 hours. Ile
was obliged punctually to start at the commencement of
each half-hour, and on an average walked each mile in
about fifteen and a half minutia. lle accomplished his
task without any very great prostration, and showed no
tlireatenings of pressure on the brain. His mile
course was four times round a circle in the
cricket ground, which was marked out with cords. A small
room was fitted up for him on the side of the Oval tavern,
opening on to the cricket ground, where he was attended
by his wife and superintended by Dr. Taylor and the time-
keepers. At intervals he was almost deaf to the call of
time, and grumbled rigorously when roused from his bed
to face, perhaps, a pelting storm in the dead of night. But
still his confidence never failed him, and he seemed to sutler
very little, except on his feet, which seemed extremely pain-
ful, and gave him a limping gait. It is understood that ho
will shortly attempt to run twenty miles in two hours and
will then go and " star it" in America. The attendance at
the Oval during the three weeks has been only scanty,
though a large crowd was collected this morning to see him
do his final mile. A " bold Bloomer " has twice made her
appearance, and walked several miles by his side.

This was the last examination meeting in the case of
John Paul, milliner and straw hat dealer, of OxfortTstreet.
The balance-sheet, prepared by Messrs. Hutton, of Moor-
gate-street, extended trom 31st March 1849 to the 12th
Aug. last, and contained the following items: To creditors,
2,719!.; ditto holding security, 0381.; liabilities, 1251.;
profit, 5731. ; salary from Messrs. Pinto, Perez, and Co.,
4031. By good debtors, 1291.; property, 1271. ; ',aid fur
lease, of premises, 3501. ; alterations and repairs, 3301.; trade
expenses, 6801. ; rent, taxes, ate.. 371/. ; interest and dis-
count, 1981.; law expenses, 931. ; house and personal ditto,'
1,0631.; losses, 770/. ; deficiency at the commencement of
the account, 2211.
Mr. Linklater supported; Mr. Ifawkins opposed fur the
assignees.
The bankrupt, in examination, stated that in December
last ho claimed some goutLs at Retreat-cottage, Albert-
road; but the furniture was so trivial in value—not

more than 21. or 31.—that ho had not noticed it in
his balance-sheet. He h.,cl not seen the goods for five or

six mouths; never went into the house Albert-road in
his life. Ho hired it fur his sister, and only one room, a
bedroom, was furnished. lie had made a present of• a rose-
wood musical-box to his brother, shortly before his bank-
ruptcy. Did nut then know Viet his creditors were about
to be called together. Tu the best of his belief, no commu-
nication had Len suede on the subject. A gold watch and
chain which he had before his bankruptcy, and ovine ar-
ticles of jewellery belonging to hit wife, had not been given
; they had been pledged slue, the bankruptcy.
Mr. flawkins se:mated that the examination must he
adjourned. There had evidently been property kept bark,
and the bankrupt's statement as to its value might be
doubted. Seeing that his debts were 2,000/., and that
there was nothing for the ¢: editors, he ought to have men-
Vnted every article, Joslyn.. r trifling.
Mr. Linklater urged that the supposition of any inten-
tional concealment wa. ridiculous, the amunt in question
being on small. I.3...sides,' he had given up furniture which
had realised V.. 11. The bankrupt was prepared to pass his
examination on the stateinent he had already nude, and to
take the consequence of its truth being hereafter disproved.
His Honour, after referring to some discrepancies in the
statement of the bankrupt übaut the furniture, said, if
there had been concealment the bankrupt wai liahle to
punishment. Having regard to the alleged value of the
property kept back, he thought the best course would b. to
allow the bankrupt to pass; the twignees would have an
opportunity before the certificate meeting to ascertain
whether his statement us to the value was correct.