The Express.
London, England, 1853-02-10 00:00:00

THE CORK AND BANDON RAILWAY.

The fifteenth half-yearly meeting of the proprietors
was held yesterday at the London Tavern—Col CHATTER..
TON in the chair. The following report was read by the
secretary :
Your directors sec nothing to shake their confidence in
the ultimate remunerative character of the Cork and Ban-
don Itaileay. On the contrary, they are of opinion that
the arrangements in course of settlement with the Pest-
nffice authorities, the impulse which the Great Industrial
Exhibition, to be held this year, must give to the tourist
traffic, already so important, and the largely improved con-
dition of the agricultural districts, are in themselves ele-
ments of a prospective increased revenue. They would re-
fer you rho to the numerous mining and other works now
in progress in districts westward of your railway, and above
all these to the probable and early realisation of a scheme
to which allusion was made at the 14th hail-yearly ordinary
meeting held on the 11th of August last. On that occasion
it was intimated that some gentlemen of cripi;sl and influ-
ence had it in contemplation to form a company for the ex-
tension of the line to Bantry. That project has since as-
sumed a defit ite shape, and it being deemed inexpedient,
from prudential reasons, to bring it out as an independent
company, your directors have entertained it as an extemion
of the Cork and Bandon Railway, and taken the nicessary
steps to procure parliamentary sanction to it during the
present session."
Ffo7ll the balance.sheet it appeared that the receipts for
the ha:l-year ending December 31. 18.12, aniuultt dto
4,9031. ss. Id., and the expenses during the aims period to
6,4101. 2e. 6d.
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On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. Coox,
the report was, after some conversation, adopted unani-
mously.
The retiring directors and nudity were reelected, and
certain shares declared forfeited ; after which the meeting
I separated.

COTTON FROM TRINIDAD.—We have had sub-
mitted to us, by a mercantile firm in town, a very beauti-
ful sample of cotton, grown in the Island of Trinidad, for-
warded by a correspondent. From the letter enclosing the
sample we give tho following extract :—" I am thoroughly
convinced that this island presents one of the finest cotton
fields in the world, and is well worthy the attonti..n of our
manufacturers. If the matter were taken up in a spirited
manner, and skilled implimented agricultural action krought
to bear, we could not only grow the staple as well, but as
cheaply as anywhere else. The American free coloured
people are admirably adapted to this, and from intercourse
with them, it is fund that they would gladly emigrate,
provided they could make an advantageous and permanent
settlement. The cotton enclosed was grown by nn emi-
grant from America ; and, I am informed, has been remu-
nerative in its production."—Manchester Examiner.
CORN AND POTATOES.—Consequent upon the re-
cent change of wind, importaticns of all kinds of grain
hare been very considerable ; so much so, that some of the
merchants find a difficulty in obtaining warehouse roma for
it, but we apprehend that it is merely a glut, and that the
fuantities recently come in will find a ready sale, from the
act that the quality is generally good. The supply of pota-
toes from Yorkshire, Scotland, and the French ports has
also been considerable ; they appear, however, to have vege-
tated much, and many of the tubers are considerably
affected by disease. An idea seems becoming prevalent
that as a preventive of the disease, old tan may be used to
much advantage upon rich soils, without any other manure.
Some of the gardeners in the neighbourhood are resorting
to the use of it, and we hope and trust it may prove success-
ful. We believe that in the neighbourhood of London and
Manchester it is used to a great extent, but whether such
may prove efficacious, remains to be area.—lVestein
Courier.

WHAT DOES NOT CHANGE IN FRANCE.-I cannot
help being a good deal struck by the fact that, amongst a
' people so fond of change as the French, there are some
customs which never alter. For instance, no new year
arrives which does not bring in its train the same amount
of bon bona and gifts of all imaginable sorts, for young and
old. Revolutions come and go, and dynasties sink and
rise, but all France still keeps constant to its sugar-plums.
A great day, before the greatest, is the Gth of December,
which is dedicated to St. Nicholas, a benevolent patron,
whose special care is the entertainment of children. Ile
used, in former days, to figure in effigy over the bins bon
shops in his bishop's costume, having by his side a tub fall
of children, one of which was always trying to get out.
Tradition says that he found some infants starved with cold
one hard winter, at apc riod beyond the memory cf man,
and resuscitated them by his prayers. The lively one in
the tub is intended to represent their sudden return to life.
Dickens's " household Words." _ _

CUPID AND THE MEUF-GRAS.—An accident which
at one time threatened serious consequences, took place at
Blois on Thursday last during the procession of the " haul-
mi." When opposite the Hotel d'Angleterre, a small dog
barked, and the ox becoming irritated brake away from his
leaders, and began to break the shop windows right and
left, after which he ran oat of the town to a village a league
distant from Blois. lie was there captured and brought
back, and his fury having subsided he was tied to a cart,
and in this state resumed his place in the procession.
When the animal first broke loose, there was a young
girl on his back representing Cupid, but she was fortunately
removed without having sustained any injury.
PROSAIC END OF A DUEL.—In consequence of
some expressions used by M.lGhislain, agent at Compiegne
for the Mons coal company, an explanation was asked for
by Captain Variut, of the ith Chasseurs, and in the end a
hostile meeting with pistols was decided on. The adversa-
ries were placed at fifty paces distance, with liberty to fire
when they pleased. Captain Varint received a slight wound
in the thigh, which was healed in a few days. But the
commissary of police, having heard of the circumstances,
considered it his duty to have the whole of the parties con-
cerned, principal and seconds, the wounded roan excepted,
brought before the Correctional Tribunal of Compiegne/At
the trial, which has just taken place, it was proved that
everything had passed over with perfect regularity; but
the present jurisprudence not alloying any recourse to
duelling, the court condemned the various parties, for in-
flicting cuts or wound', with intention. &c., to the follow-
ing fines : M. Ghislain to pay INC ; Captains Grandin and
lAnel, of the 7th Chasseurs, seconds to Casitain Varint„
60f. ; M. Danger, landowner at Compiegne, who had acted
as second to M. Ghislain, 25f. ; and Captain Beaune, of the
7th Chasteurs, the fourth second, whose intervention be-
fore the duel had not appeared sufficiently conciliatory,
140 f. In addition, they were condemned conjointly to pay
the costs.—Galignani.
A SCOUNDREL MEETING MIS DESERTS. —On
Saturday, a Waterman, named Mainly, undertook to con-
vey a sailor's wife, with her husband's clothes, on board
the Magicienne steam-vessel, in the Sound, for 21. In
going through the Sauud he carried away his mast, when
he threatened the woman that, unless she paid him for the
damage, he would take her to sea. In passing the Vulture
steam-vessel tho woman gave an alarm ; pursuit was given,
and the boat was soon brought alongsid, and the Waterman
taken on the quarteedecs, made to returid the 25., and
threatened :f he did not sink dily make his exit he should
undergo summary punishment from the crew. llis next
appearance was at :he stern of a rigger's launch, haying
prevailed on the crew to take him in tow. As : oon as this
was perceived from the Vulture, a boat rowed after her
and told the tale. The fellow was immediately cut adrift,
nr.d when last seen by them he w.`7 adrift in CAWS:4IIa Bay.
lainsouth Mai!.

4 THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 10,
• 1853.
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THE MURDER BY DUO W NINO IN THE earner of Ilanway-yard, Tottenham-courdroad. The me- RAU iintelltiiente• also s;ooke to tho statements made by defendant. Defendant I locked it up. On the 26th lie asked me for the bag, and I SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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REOEN rs CANAL-cuttosEu.s in.e..*Es I' ON rime was pawned by deceased eight or nine months a o said p;tintiff owed him 101. Bs. for a &Jenne?' at the Star ! brought it him, and he took some of the money, and de-
Club, tied that he refused to pay the money, upon which he ' livered back to me that which he said he did not want. I SEABORNE MAILS.
ELIZA LEA. Women has" never seen it. Dee-eased intended it for dresses
fee witness's mei• younger children. Had often seen her EQUITY COUETIL-YESTERDAY. desired his •ervant to sway, him the door, and said if he did now produce that money. namely, tom The bill of ex- 121 Wifeless Mat the wage are acne from the Omani poeuomes
daughter in company with Hackett, with whom she hod Barons Tee Loau Cimacsma not go, he "could kick him out. Witness subsequently told change which was a. by the dent-and Mby the mornins-deeestraa
Yesterday foretioon Mr. W.iklee. Ci.riiner fur lE• lived tor six years. At the time of her death deceased was Its SAItOASU NIZT AC A.-LCNT. in the bag was given by me to Webb, the
Mr. Butler 0 the accusation which bad been made against officer. COUNTRIFA Day visa made II; Vril shut I Mii-r's
fa t'enteal Poet. ? srt I due la
Wester,. Division of Minellesca, t.id an 1..1,1..t at the hedging at Town,end-cettaws. remised-town. She had In this ease the lunatic was a Spanish lady, residing at him by Mr. 01;yeirs, upon which Mr. Butler said, ii I don't John Young, polise,,-eonstable, of West Mailing, said-I Man Lind.
dearatehwa Itneleseele
Elephant and Castle 'layers, iiiug..-road, l „oden-town. separated from Hackett about five months ago. Her dough- ' Genoa, and was in the charge of a curator duly appointed remember the kicking, but a great deal of unpleasantness saw the Superintenden:
to invietigate the death of lihre Lae, aged 211, believed to ter was to purchase suitable trimmings for the dresses, and by the judieial authorities of that state. A petition was took place at Mr. Oliveires house." bag, which I believe contained 69 sovereigns, and he de-
of Police find upon the prisoner a
I ainerke(lyßrltmsekstin every Friday Liverpool Bashjigh
have beau inuelered by drowning in the Regent's Canal, ske said she should return immediately. Witness had now resented raying that a sum of G:'ol.,G:'ol., which stood in The Hon. C. Lennox Butler was then called to corro- livered it to me. The bag mi," found in the prisoner's car- ameekacktjaned ewe,
se the nigh! of Monday, the 314 ult. never seen her since. the funds in the name of the lunatic, and the dividends on borate the statements of the learned Attorney-Oeneral pet bag at the lock-up. r took the bag there from the bed- peke) I 4 Feb.l4
Liverpool Feb. II
ansertee(hyel.statespek Feb. 16 Southamploa Feta 24
Sarah Hermitage was the next witness examined. She which not having been received for 13 years, had been with reference to the Star Club, and to prove that the do-' room in Carrick's house which the pri„ort,.^r ?ccupied.
A July was summoned to ineeetigi stet•ie cam en Thum- and nuitralla(via foutkempl
was the wile of Richard Hermitage, a labourer,. residing at transferred to the Commissioners for the Reduction of the fondant had never threatened to kick him out of his house. Mr. G. Tessier, clerk to M . Smith, ;:ants; , Co., ton)
day last, but in cmsequenee ot tae alisetlle et Thoosa•11 4th of March
No. 32, Pratt.street, Camdendawn. Was intimately se- National Debt, might be re-transferred to the name of the The witness sai ofh annual subscription to the club was said Mmes. Dslgleish henk at OUT house. *Ort the 22" I iiinola Marseilles) 1.,6th0f a:arch
Macaw. tl.e accused party, the coroner refused to 1 weed
quaiuted with deceased, whom she last saw olive on the curator, and that the accumulated dividends might be paid two guineas, an the breakfasts which had been alluded to January the prisoner brought a cheque of Mess:l. Dal- Dion 0;3 Cape et Hood!
with them quest until lit had hail an oppurtuirte et bring-
evening' of Monday, the 31. t ult. In the tuorning of that to him. cost from 30s. to 21. per head. The whole was under the gleish fur 226!. as. 81 for cash. I gave him two 1001. Hope) - Mardi II
lag the eabjeet before Viscount Peimerstoe, the new
day she met deceased in the Hampstead-road; she had a Mr. Lloyd appeared for the petition. management of the defendant. In 1836 witness paid des notes, and the rest in gold and silver. The Dumber' of the Atka ( WOK Wadi; Nird or tae iilMteiT.7weeth -- Feb. 12
lescretary of State for the 11. ass D •martment. On Mondayl;els. 11l
one. I. which she opened, the contents consisting of a blue Mr. Wickens, for the Cernmissioners for the Reduction of fondant 181. odd for his father, and told him he was about to notes WeTO 91,279 and 94,932, dated 10th May, 1852. itezendris- NIP, 9,24,&100f me. .1.1..7
last au Lute/view toet. place bets rem 11. e coroner awl thelt 4that th of 1,..m. iSouthaw Mon. 1 Feb. 25
merino dress, lining and trimmings. Site said she had been the National Debt, objected that there was not sufficient withdraw from the club. Defendant was much displeased Mr. It. A. Batty, clerk in the issue department of the Ataladria
Mine &mystery, and altlyamh the netele lard was !es-M had ot the month 4...)::,...n..1,5.11 st at ma
• wit the pareel out et pledge. It was wrapped in brown evidence of the identity of the lunatic, and also to the food at Lord Dunboyne retiring. Witness himself left the club Bank of England, produced the two 1001. notes, and Mr. ;'37..ani,„ta
pas..l to *liter to tho pet.. dent set by LP Weems. a, '... N Lowly Mover
parer. The parcel produced was the same. Was with de- being transferred to the name of the curator. about a year after. lie went to the defendant's house to Hordingham, a clerk in the same department, said he gave larMa-
the elirnately consented to gee, sr' order that the ;steamerht ith et Me month i...iithampton.ll,rb. 16
mei• il sell- ei she pledged the merino, eight or nine months The Lard Chancellor directed that further evidence of pay the money. Defendant accompanied him as far D. the sovereigns for the notes to a young man whom be believed :imameyra Meth of the moan, *nee usr.,,r. I Feb. 16
aboovi et•wel before thejury, limekiln% :he i .toner pledged
ago. Detested asked witness to accompany her to the identity should be supplied, and when that was done, that titat landing, ►and alluded him to upen the door himself, to be the prisoner, on the 22nd of January. Cape of Good Mope a 14th of the month Plymouth ...;Feb. 26
Caps of Good Rope N Hof ADlii ...... . Plymouth ...starch 30
htmeelf to send the as, wail before Mr. lirouthiosi, the
mantatttia
at mart"... 1.,,1ie,..„.,„.. by ~,,b,,a be had Queen's.ruad, Kensington, whose she understood Hackett the fund should bo transferred to the name of the Aw whilst defendant remained on the it ors. No application Mr. Morgan contended that there was no evidence of a
Cape de Verde t 14th of tie month Plyineuth ...iteb. 26
was at work. It was past one when they got to Kensing- couatant-General in Chancery, who would pay the future was then made to him far the payment of 10/. Ss. The de- larceny, for the cheque had been given to his client, who had
bets ronanded, at twelve o'clock ou the same day. Ceylon (see India)
too. They were then told that Maclutt bad gone to work dividends to the properly authorised curator, and that the feudant did nut threaten to kick him out of the house. If he the rightful possession of it, and as for the bill his attempt
'1 no jury, having been empeoueaed, petmeeihal to the Ceylon N Nth of the month Plymouth ...11-'4,1% 28
;or Mr. Keck, at the new chapel in Margaret-street, Ox- accumulated dividends should be paid at once to the had witness feared to think of what the consequences might had been made by him to dispose of it.
dr :Kish is of St. Cenci*. weeklies's@ to mew the body, and miasma Was a Mou„Wed.,lkFrid 3outlunpton.itu.ra.riat
nrd.a'reet, whither they both proceeded, and reached the curator. The costs of the application to be paid out of the have been. When he leaf the club he pail every farthing Sir It. W. Carden said he considered the facts proved to ''kill M ledlit7tbsfir.,ntt Southau,pton.. Fees 16
Macnett was bromilit up in custody of two welders o
(7,..f 4,,,,i1 prune, said ptte,,d at a private rum. mt. spot at ahout 20 minutes after 5 ; and, after waiting a short accumulated dividends. due from him. A demand was subsequently made fur be opposed to any supposition of the kind. China (en India) I
wei :mg, from the office of Mr, W I,*, C., TM, wit ci tor, u; time, Macklin came out and spoke to deceased. He then el 1
K. XollClairall CORN EXCHANGE COMPANY.-Titit 101. Ss. to supply a deficiency in the club (untie, which lie Mr. Morgan submitted that the rate at which the pri- P''n'tww'rena' N 7,1,17,24,&110f ra.lllover ,•.`i. 10
accompauied us towards home. After walking a short dis-Coestantiaople 7.1 Ith&11161 of Men' t ienthAntp.l3.:l'•'). Co
New Chnreli.street, Eilawere.r..ail, appeurel tse the ..c- WINDING-VT ACT. declined paving, stating that he did not choose to contri- loner lived at the into showed that he never meant to appro- Coat. of Europe MA N Twice daily Dover , Twice din
I ; sod Mr. Seam, of the Vevey Clerk's office, on be. fence, deceased asked Hackett what he was going to stand, to This case, which was part heard on a former day, was „ hate towarils the defalcations of other persons. On cross- priate the money to his own purposes. Egypt (see India)
examination the witness said he did not know that he Sir It. W. Carden said that the champagne which the rewire....... ...M&N rwieedaily
which he replied that he had only twopence. Deceased
half of the authorities of St. rimer" as they will he calledresumed. It was an appeal from an order of the masts r iai)n. r
upon tee pmsecute. then said she would stand a pot of Peer if she never SSW the matter of the winding-up of the affairs of the Worcester was present at a fete at Ileathfield House, Chiswick, and priioner had drunk at the inn was rather to he taken as Gibraltar . Mr, 7, 17,W,270fm.i ,Lia;;;:un;tec. Feb. It
The CafOliet made a few observations to the jury IS to the him again. They then had a pot of beer, and proceeded as Corn Exchange Company, calling on the shareholders to that the 101. Si. was his share of the extra expenses of that evidence that he never intended to bring much of the ()reeve (.--C3 India)
far as the King's Head, at the corner cif the New-road, pay a sum of 51. a share, for the purpose of discharging the fete. Mr. Ward, the chairman of his committee at Hull, money back. Greytown et hid&l7thofmentbltootham7.tosi. Feb. II
nature et the c.t,e. He would not autseitaiste in any ni.noerP fueday & Fr;:1 et ;tondos
the circumetances, but it was sawslas wry to know that the where they had another pot of beer. A little further on 1 Is
is ilities of the company. The object of the company was made an apology for some expressions witness had used The prisoner seemed to think very little about the Mr- 111" burg
Ilavannah '`; 2nd of the matt 'doullta,ploa. March I
party wha stood accused was in attendance ; and at the the toad, et the Southampton Arms, they had a quartern of the building of a corn exchange and public hall in the city towards Lord Goderich iu one of his Ppeeches. Lady Code- cumstance, and
gin. Here Mackett said that as he lied come so far, he of Worcester. The company was formed in 18-18, and theelailma lb %Weep. le Sow, London
rich was 18 years of age. Witness might have said he was Sir R. W. Carden said that a jury must decide upon the !Undone ..., ...... til 17th of the vaantt seathe'a •,- - Feb. 16
prupa time, should anthiag arise in the evidence affecting case, end that he could not help expressing his surprise at heßs(reeSonthiuMa.) I' lth&lOthof 'tenth 'Southampton Feb. `:11
Lieu, he %mild thet. bey produced ls..inre the jiffy. would go on and see witness's husband. They all went to deed of settlement provided that the capital should be raised sorry to see her with such associates. ‘Witness did not ray
William lea, residing at 60, Augustus street, Regent's 31, Pratt-street, where they arrived at about 8 o'clock. by 51, shares, and contained a provision by which the ha_ that Lord Goderich would do anything to get into path, the levity with which so serious a charge was treated by the Wiz (ea Menleilinn M ithAMthormeatk Mover
me, identified the way of deteta,,e; „stem of tue aeutt.aet„ Denemed and Maekett appeared to be on good terms ; the '
hefty of the shareltilders was limited to the amount of their mew, and that he had come to )lull to bribe the elector,. young man 'tithe bar. lonian Ides (me lailLa)
.....al ar Is. Tyler daily Welehend...-. thrice da.
Be L:est saw her alive at half-past 7 e'en,. kon the in.rning latter said he had been married on the Sunday week pm- paid up shares. The building had greatly exceeded the es- 'There were many caricatures at the election. Itcsexamined The prisoner was then committed to Newgate for trial. Lrt,•"1:11
.11 7,0, i 7, &27,ifia. Southampton. Feb. Id
vious, but deceased would not believe him. On witness's timate, and the speculation had proved so complete a fail- -This is a caricature in which Mr. Clay is being thrown Thomas Golden rails was again brought up, on the st.l(.!ra
of Igeni`oy week at home. For the last hTS months she had M 9thof the month..l6out2 soon, a Feb. 16
husband coming home they had another pot of beer, but ere, that tho affairs of the company were placed under the out of his boat into the mud. (Laughter.) charge of having caused the death of Doyle, the Sandwich Madeira NI lied of the month; Plymouth ... Feb. le
been allows, to coins home each week on a Sisiday and re.
deceased had nut enough money to pay for it. Deceased administration of the Winding-up Act. The building had This being the material evidence for the plaintiff, Mr. Islander, on hoard the Pekin. Matta (see India)
mite till Tuesday. She wee in good health win u he saw /4 7,l7,l),l)&soormloevse ........ Pete. 10
her ia to morning, awl he did oat see her spin until he- left my house at a quarter-past 10, in company of Hackett; been sold for 1,7001., but the liabilities far exceeding that
she said she was going home. Before leaving she inquired sum, the master had made a call of 51. per share. James addressed the jury for the defendant, and urged that The Lord Mayor, after having heard the evidence of an 21.,a1ia, (see lads)
the publication which had been so loudly complained of had apprectice of the shipowner's, postpoacd his decisioa till wae`l‘!" w'atai
Maumee .......... .......h 14th of the month Plymouth ... Feb. 28
asst en II ani 12 the sense nigot, when he SSW her a corpse
at the ::. gal,a public-house, Angost....sie.,et. whether, if she left the parcel with witness, she would take Mr. Daniel and Mr. Scheme for the appellants, the share- been published and circulated in Hull by the witness Wes Friday next. stenos & Ind of tins mouth ,aoseaawriea. let of mo.
it to her mother's the neat day. Witness refused to do so. holders, contended that by the deed the powers of the di_ toby, without the sanction or knowledge of the defendant. -- ---- -- . - - Nudes 2 i'hibilnathofism, Lamm -..„.. Feb. 11
ilonthamptin Feb. 16
Diary Swindon Williams said he resided at No. 2,
Deceased then snatched it up, and said she would take it rectors to bind the shareholders were limited to the amount His learned friend had failed to prove that the plaintiff' had at Mdnl7thof moms I
Hew) •street, Cumherland.market, and was a pianeforte
herself. Deceased •appeared in particularly good spirit.% 'Mamie paid up shares. lost one single vote in consequence of the publication. MARKETS. New Granada
New Zeeland By private ship .. Valente ports Viscera=
maker On the night of Monday week was sitting in the
and wanted to sing. Witness's husband objected, but she Mr. Clam and Mr. Smythe, for the official manager, The Attorney. General intimated that he should abandon Papal amiss, • Uh1:41%150ml taco o.cer ...„. Feb. 11
club•ropin of the Reg ilia, and had occaeion to go out into the count which alleged special damage. COTTON.-lavEaroor., Fan. 9.-The sales of cotton FBIIIEIIII V 7tht7tl.27the(mo. jdoutheartlino Feb. 16
would insist upon having her way, and she sang, '' I've urged that these debts were necessarily incurred in the
the Ii
i. a garden of the tavern, which runs down le the Peru ti Mil & nth of reo.l6eutharentar Feb. 16
wandered hy the brook side." expense of erecting tho building, and were authorised by Mr. James said, the only question then for the jury to-day are estimated at 6,000 bales, of which 1,000 are taken
Port Natal
baskets. the Resew's-canal from Augustue-street, Regent's-
Samuel Robert Woolf', landlord of the Regalia public • the shareholders under powers given by the deed. would be, whether the letter sent on the 2ud July by the for export, and 500 on speculation The sales comprise eau,.
para. While in the back garden he heard the cries of a
house. corraborated, is all the main points, the evideime of Tho Lord Chunalor, alter going through the facts, and defendant to the witness Westoby, which was an exact about 4,000 Americas': 250 remain and afaranham, Glil. ynaany t4 tthlS:../Stli• f ao:o ...iver
2 SthlStlaStacfnion Dover
141).11
won. 111 1,1 if in the water, mod immediately after hurried copy of that dbiat by defendant to plaintiff himself, was a to 7d.; 200 Egyptian, 61d. to 71d. ; 500 Surat, 31d. to Venezuela
the witness Wilson, but he could not swear to tho identity examining the provisions of the deed, stated that he was ofM ladrallthetmota imilliamptoe. reb. 16
footsteps es of • man running towards hint up the passage
which leads down ea the towing path of the canal basin by of the man. opinion that the shareholders were not liable for the sum libel ; and if they thought so, then the only other question i
4ld. ; 100 Sea Islands, 20d. to 2s. 3d. The market closed Van Diemen'e famine,.
&remit Lockerby, of the detective force, produced heavily, and nom oared with the rates of Friday, pricer of Australia)
the which was clearly 'member, to liquidate the expenses in- they would have to consider was what possible personal in-
American antler 411. per lb. are in some cases id. down, West Indies M ladkl7thof month I arooh,mot r F. b. 16
the melt of the Regalia. Ile hurried bath through the house
clothes taken off deceased when she was found in the canal, cuffed. All the contracts entered into must be con- jury the plaintiff could have sustained. Then let them also
and calisd to Mr. Wolfe, the landlord, that something was
consider how the statement hail originally been made. The other sorts of cotton are little changed. All qualities are
hut as they had been nut and torn its order to get them off sidered with reference only to the amount of capital pro- CASUALTIES.
the matter. He next ran nut into Augustus-street, 11illowed defendant being at Hull had been asked by some of the offered in great quantity.
at the time of the fatal occurrence, the coroner suggested posed to be raised, and the shareholders could not be bound Arno (s. s.), put into Ilolyhead, this dsy, at 12 o'clock.-
by the !maiden!, and at the top of he passage au Augustus. not to be led by their by an unlimited liability, but only to the amount of their electors who Mr. Butler was, what he was, and where he Liverpool, Feb. 9.
street el t • man, and said to him, " What's the matter I" that it would be as well for the jury CORN.-Bosron -We have had a good demand
appearance. The officer also produced a plan of the spot, a. paid up shares ; and this was equally applicable to the had come from ; and in reply to those questions he had • ' Feb.' ' Kingston, Doyle, from Jaffa to Falmouth, having sprung a
to on, ti the man very coolly replied, '' I think a woman made that statement which at the time he believed to be for Wheat te-day, which realised fully ►last week's prices ; leak, Jan. 1 ' ino this •
and gave a detailed description of the distances, from place liabilities as between the directors and the shareholders, ti, re away for 'deed, and was wrecked
hi. th.ovin herself into the water." Mr. Wolfe said to thered, 441. to 475. ; white, 50s.
to place, where deceaset and the accused had been traced. and third parties who were creditors of the company. perfectly true. on the 17th at Point Esters ; materials and part of cargo
mon. " LIMY come and mist us to get her out." He then
The towing-path was nearly level, it was covered with The appeal was therefore allowed, and the call discharged, The Lard Chief Baron summed up, and the jury, after NEWCARTLII. Feb. 8.-At our market this morning we saved.-Palma (Majorca), Jan. 23.
ran dean the e tawards the canal, followed by theconsulting a few minute', found a verdict for the plaintiff had a moderate show of Wheat from the growers, and hay.
man nisi wetness followed him. When they got to gravel, and measured 13
. feet wide* but without costs.
.. ' se_ ..._a .... es__ The Coroner here intimated to Mr. Wilding, who at- -damages 1001, in nothing in of importance since Saturday, the trade ARRI VED.

Yesterday forenoon Mr. Woklee. Ceroner fur tb-
Westtre LW.'tsien of MiSillesea, held on bpi. st at the
Elepluset end Castle 'lavers, hiug's•tesd, I. oadenstown.
to investigate the death of Ideas L-ii, aged 21i, believed to
have helm murdered by drowning in the R.gent's Canal,
en the nigh'. et Monday, the 314 ult.
A jury 11141 summoned to ineeetigste t.,e case nn Thurs-
day Lot, but m consequence sal the tkilU•llle of Thomas
Maguey.. the accused party, the entiolier ri fused to 1 tweed
with the inquest until be had bad an npputtuipty of bring-
lag the eibjeet before Viscount Peneerstori, the new
Kcretiry of State for the lii use li Tar:meet. Uu Muuday
last au interview tech place bets ten the coroner and the
Hume Secretary, awl alth,uith the noble lord woe ili..
grid to *lifer to tho pets. dent set by I.• artless. re.
he iillinvely consented to give en order that the l.fliDlitt
ahotod creed before the jury. prwvidine :he; .rover pledgee
himself to mail the :iv wad before Mr. liroughtoo, the
wiazietrete at liereli Iseue l'olie,cones, by lithos he had
berm remanded, at twelve o'clock on Slit same day.
In.• jury, having been empeauelled, proems:ill to the
de ad -h is of St. Penna. workhouse to view the body, end
Mora...ft woe brought up in custody of too warders •
Cierienwell prison, and plied Ili • private nom. Mr.
wii :iiiii, from the °nice of Mr. W V. C., .per, solicitor, et
New Chun:wit:awl, Eilewere•read, app ore 1 I ir the is,.
rood ; and Mr. seam, of the Vestry Clerk's office, en be-
half of the authorities of St. Pence., as they will he called
sepia to pensecute.
1,.e COMICt made • few observations to the jury as to the
nature et the case. lie would uotantseiniste to any manor'
the cirewinstancis, but it was manta, tory to know that the
party who stood accused was in attendathe ; and at the
proper time, should anything arise in the evidence affecting
Lau', he would Stet, be produced liefetre the jury.
William lea, residing at 66j, Augustus street, Regime, I
pule identified the boo of deceased as that of has daughters
Ile east sow her alive at hall-past 7 o'she k on tae morthag
of blerni'sy week at hone. For the last hill months she he/
been skew -1 to come home tech week on a Sunday ands
male till Tuesday. She was in good health isle u he sew
her ia to morning, and he did not see her again until he.
twice It arbi 12 tho sense nig.,t, when he SAW her • corps
at the '.:.. gibe public-hoe., stigmas...street.
Ili very Swindon Williams said he resided at No. 2,
Ileur) •.trect, Cumberland-market, and was a pianoforte
maker On the night of Monday week was sitting in the
elthe teem of the Red dia, and had (recision to go oat into
the h i. a garden of the tavern, which runs down le the
backs ti the Itegeat's-canal from Augustus-street, Regent's-
par.. While an the back garden he heard the cries of a
won. 111 as if in the water, cud immediately after hurried
footsteps es of a man running towards hint up the passage
which kiwis down to the towing path of the canal basin by
the side of the Regalia. Ile hurried bask through the houhe
and called to Mr. Wolfe, the landlord, that something was
the matter. He next ran nut into Augustus-street, followed
by the !maulers!, and at the top of 'lie passage au Auiustua-
strcet et t • man, and said to him, " What's the matter ?"
to eh, ti the man very coolly replied, " I think a woman
ha. th. sea herself into the water." Mr. Wolfe said to the
min. " Illetl come and assist us to get her out." He then
ran down the passage town:ds the canal, followed by the
man, lied witness followed him. When they got to
the hank of the caul at the end of the pas-
sage he still heard • cry from the water and a gurgling
and splashing sound as of • person sinking, but
the fug was so thick at the time they could not distinguish
even the mane of the water. Mr. Wolfe called out, " Can
you float, or can you speak ;" but received no answer. He
then r4ll back to get • light, followed by the man, who as
witness thought had gone to assist him. After they had
✓ine, Once were three inure splashes in the water. On Mr.
Vi'olet's return with • light and a rope, he exclaimed,
" Where has that man gone to ?" Witness answered, it He
followed you up the pessage." He replied, " I believe
that vagabond has thrown her in." Witness ran up the
pump and down Augustus-street, and met police-constable
14 8, and asked him if he had seen • man dressed like •
baicklayer's labourer pass down th..• street, and he said he
bad net. He then infutmed him there was a woman drowned,
and be went to the place, and assisted another constable,
166 8, in getting her out of the water.
A plait of the locality was produced by one of the detec-
tives of the 8 division, showing the passage from Augustus-
street down to the canal, which is 119 feet in length, and
the witness said, when he heard the first cry and the foot-
steps, be was about GO feet from the water's edge, and
when be hoard the footsteps coming towards him, he ran in
the earn. direc:inn, end met the man at the moment he
arrived at the top of the passage.
Kr. Joseph White Johnson, surgeon, of 16, Park-village
East, said—Soon after 11 o'clock, oil the night of Monday
week, he WWI called to sea the body of a young female at
the Regalia Tavern. He found her wrapped up in blankets,
lying nii a table, apparently dead. The appearances were
those of:ssphixia, occasioned by immersion in the water.
Had since made a postmortesn examination of the body.
There were no external marks of violence. There was no
doubt whatever but that the cause of death was suffocation
by drowning.
The witness Wilson was here recalled, and, in answer to
the coroner, said be believed he could identify the man
whom ho met in the passage, but, owing to the darkness ef
the nigh•, he could not swear to him.
The coroner directed the witness to retire, and then or-
dered liana, the summoning officer, to bring up the ac-
cused, end a number of moo, similarly attired, with him, to
anemia if he could be identified, A group of fourteen
labouring men, nearly all attired in flannel or corduroy
jackets and fustian trousers, like these worn by Mackett,
were here introduced, aid the accused was brought up and
placed in the midst of them. The witness Wilson was then
recalled. and asked by the coroner if he could see any per-
son in the room he believed to be the man he met at the
top of tha passage on the night in question. lie looked
round the room for a moment, and then went up to Hack-
ett, and, placing his band on the accused's shoulder, said,
" This is the man." The directness with which the pri-
souer was thus singled out caused great sensation, and the
accused turned pale and held down his head.
The Coroner—Why do you believe that is the man ?
Witness—Bceaum I saw him last Tuesday week at the
police-court, and he was dressed like the man I saw on the
night the body was found. The accused was nut, when be-
fore the magistrate, placed amongst other men. He had,
when I wet him, either a basket or bundle in his hand.
The man I have pointed out is that man, to the best of my
belief.
The :.reused, in answer to the coroner, having stated that
his na.r.e was Thomas Hackett, Mr. Wakley read over the
evideuce to him, and remarked that it having been proved
that deceased had been drowsed, it now became the duty
of the jury to ascertain if possible how she came into the
water. Did the accused or kis profesaional adviser wish to
ask any question.
Mr. Wilding and Hackett replied in the negative.
The C4llOlllO said he had promised Lord Palmerston that
the accused should be at the police-court by twelve o'clock,
se that the nroeeedings before the coroner should not later-
ite, wi.h the duties of the magistrate. He thought it thi-
nkable, %bacillar, that any evidence which appeared to
affect the mesa should be at once takes.
Mr. Henry Tiapeon said he resided at the Victoria
Tavern, hloroington-road. He knew deceased by seeing her
about the neighbourhood. He last sow her alive on the
night of Monday week, about half-past ten, and a man was
with her in heat of the bar. The barwoman served them
with a quarters of gin. They remained about ten minutes,
and they both appeared sober.
The Coroner—Should you know the maw again ?
Witnees—Yes, that is him (pointing to the accused).
((heat sensation.) I do Lot recollect seeing him before that
night. The time It would occupy to walk from the Victoria
to the Regalia would take about three minutes. Had no
doubt a hanker the price he bad pointed out was the man
with dotterel on the night in question.
Mack, tt declined to put any question to the witness, and
was here removed.
Charles Parolees', pollee-constable S 166, having been
men deposed to having taken the body of • woman out
of the renal, near the Regalia public-house, shortly after
U o'clock on the evening et Monday week. The body
was not out by means of a rope. He was called to the
spot by emu named Adams, who said he was going to the
York and Albany for the drags. Upon arriving on the spot
witness found the witness Wilson, Wolfe the landlord, and
se era! ether persons. Previous to Adams calling hie
attention to what bad occurred, he perceived • man pass
him hurriedly. Witness wee at the time standing on the
footpath, neer Park-village East, which is about 100 yards
from the •• Regalia." The man who passed in the road
was deemed in a flannel jacket, light eap, and corduroy
Howson, the latter smeared with pleader. He had a
bundle or basket slung over his shoulder. Had no doubt
that the accused, Mechem was the same man. Could see
him distinctly, the fog, which had been very demo, having
somewhat cleared off.
Charles Bow, the detective alter, 383 5, was next sworn.
On Tuesday, the Ist inst., having received information
that a womma had bun found drowned in the Regent's-
canal, with whose description he was furnished by
his sergeant, as will as that of a man who bad been
seen in the any
of deceased, and having also been in-
formed that a was miming, the contents of which
had been d bed to him, went to a hones in Egglington-
mord
building*, High-street, Maryleboue. The dear was opened
by • woman, who stated that Machete resided there; but
upon being asked if be was at home, made no reply. Wit-
ness then said that if she could find him, he was to be sent
to Mr. Norris, clerk of the works at the New Church in
Margaret-street, Cavendish-square. Upon stating this,
Kackett, who was in the house, replied, " I will go with
you now, air." He accompanied me ; and after walking
Dome distanee, I asked him if he knew Elixa Lea. He re-
plied that he did, and that he had left her at • friend's
house, in Pratt-street, Camden-town, on the previous eve-
ning. He then asked where she was, and I informed him
that she was in St. Pancras Workhouse, and that she
bail been found in the Regent's Canal. Hackett thee
inquired if she was dead; and upon being told that the
was, he dropped his head, and replied that he chi W
be able to clear himself. After lodging Maekett in the ewe
body of a fellow officer, witness returned to the house where
accused lived. Ile then saw a woman who stated she was
Kackett's wife. Witness said he came from "Tom" for
the parcel which he took home with him on the previous
night. After some delay, the parcel was handed to him, it
contained • blue merino dress and trimmings. Witness
here produced the bundle.
Mary Ann Les, mother of the deceased, was the next
witness examined. She deposed to having last seen her
daughter, Eliza Lea, on the morning of the 31st ult. She
was then well and in good spirits. Between 9 and 10 in
the morning of the above date she gave deceased • half-
sovereign fee the purpose of redeeming a :merino dress
which IBA bus pledged for 3s. at a pawnbroker's at the

Sergeant Lockerby, of the detective force, produced the
clothes taken off deceased when she was found in the canal,
but at they had been cut and torn in order to get them oil
at the time of the fatal occurrence, the coroner suggested
that it would be as well for the jury not to be led by their
appearance. The officer also produced a plan of the spot,
and gave a detailed description of the distances, from place
to place, where deceased and the atoned had bean traced.
The towing-path was nearly level, it was covered with
gravel, and measured 13 feet wide.
The Coroner here intimated to Mr. Wilding, who at-
tended on the part of the accused, that if he Ind any addi-
tional witnesses to call he, the coroner, would adjourn the

Lit.TiVilding bad no wish for an adjournment, and would
reserve anything he had to say fur another place.
The Coroner then charged the jury. He remarked that
there was one strong fact, namely, that there appeared no
pre-concertion, no planning on the part of the accused to
get the deceased to any particular place, on the contrary,
she sought him out, and appeared to give him some kind of
invitation. The other points touched upon by the coroner,
was the desire of the deceased that the woman Hermitage
should give her parcel to her mother, and on her refusal
she snatched it up and took it with her ; and that subse-
quently, through the extraordinary vigilance and tact
of the police, this same parcel was subsequently
discovered at the residence of the accused Thus. Hackett.
In this case no attempt to prove an alibi had beta set up,
and therefore if the jury believed that this unfortunate
young woman bad lost her life through the criminal act of
any person, then it would be their duty to return a verdict
of wilful murder against such person as the evidence seemed
to point at. If, on the other hand, they did not think there
was sufficient evidence to justify them in fising criminality
upon any one, then they could return an open verdict that
the deceased was found drowned in the water, but how she

... ,
ime there there was not sufficient evidence to show.

The jury then retired, and after an absence of about
twenty minutes came into court, and Mr. Matthews, their
foreman, declared that the jury had come to a unanimous
verdict, .• That Elias Lea was wilfully murdered by Thomas
Mackett."
. .

The Coroner said u it would take some time to draw op
the official document upon which his warrant could be
issued to send the accused for trial, he proposed that the
jury should re-assemble at a future time, on which occasion
he would take the opportunity of expressing himself and
explaining the circumstances under which Lord Palmerston
had been induced to send the accused before the coroner's jury.
It was ultimately agreed that the jury should assemble to
sign their verdict on Monday evening nest.

Daces Tee Mum or Tua Ewa.
IN LE THE LONDON DOCKS COKPLNT Ex PARTS
13LALE.

This case came before the court on petition that a sum of
12,0J0/. and upwards, no+ iu court, the produce of certain
land sold to the London I.),,eks Company, should be paid to
Mrs. Blake, who had been declared by the court to be en-
titled to the same, as heir to a Mrs. Hannah Maria Betts.
The question turned on the point as to whether the money
should be paid to Mn. Blake, to her husband, or to the
trustee of her marriage settlement, s clause in the settle-
ment providing that any property she might " afterwards
acquire or come to " should be transferred to certain uses
therein mentioned.

onour, is giving judgment, said if the fund in
question wss to bo considered in the naturo of personalty,
it should be transferred to the trustee of the settlement;
and that he could not agree to the doctrine that the pro-
perty, for the purposes of this suit, should be considered as
real property or in the nature of such, and as such that it
could not pam ender the marriage settlement. He thought
it should be considered as personalty, and therefore would
order the fund to be paid over to the trustee of the mar-
riage settlement of Ur. and Mrs. Blake for the purposes
stated in the settlement, the costs to come out of the fund.

COURT OF EXCHEQUER.—YEarnmix..

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Cruse lissom AI SPROUL Juana.
BUTLER V. OLIVIIRA, M.P.—SLANDIM.
The Attorney•Cleneral, Sir F. Thesiger, and Mr. Un-
thanks appeared for the plaintiff ; and lir:James and Mr.
Willes for the defence.

ADMIRALTY COURT.—YEsmumr.
&you Da. I.III.IiINCITOX.
THE BOLD BUCCLEVOIL—DAKAOIL

This was an ac ion brought against the Bold Buccleugh
steamer by the owners of a barque called the 'William,
which had been run down on the 14th of December, 1648.
The William, a vessel of 342 tons burden, and drawing 17
feet of water, had come to anchor on the night in question
at about a quarter of a mile northward of Clearness buoy
in the Humber; and at about 7 o'clock the Buccleugh,
which was on her way from Leith to Hull, ran against her
and sank her. The defence was that the William had
anchored in an improper situation, and had neglected to
show a bright light. It was also urged that the Buccleugh
had taken every step in her power to avoid the collision,
as soon as she had discovered the William in her way. The
damages were laic: at 2,4001.
Drs. Addams and Robinson wero retained for the vessel
proceeding, but were not called upon to address the court.
Drs. Haggard and Jenner argued in favour of the Bold
Buceleugh.
Dr. Lushington (after consulting with the Trinity Mas-
ters, by whom be was assisted, and who, he said, entirely
concurred with him in the opinion of the case which be had
himself formed) said that the steamer ought to have exer-
cised more caution and to have kept a hitter look out.
They were therefore satisfied that the Bold Buccleugh was
to blame. With respect to the William the Trinity Mas-
ters considered that, although she had anchored at a place
which might not, speaking generally, be safe or convenient,
yet it was at a spot where vessels were accustomed to an-
chor ; and, considering her draught of water, and the state
of the wind, she was not to blame.
The Court, therefore, pronounced for the damage.
TH3 CURLZW.—COLLIRION. _ _

The declaration set forth that the defendant had been
guilty of a slander and libel on the plaintiff, whereby he
had lost his election for Hull. The defendant pleaded not
guilty, a justification, and traversed the damage.
The Attorney-General said the plaintiff was the Hon. C.
L. Butler, who was a candidate in the conservative interest
for the borough of Hull at the last general election, and the
defendant was Mr. Benjamin Oliveira, M.P. for Pontefract.
The plaintiff complained of defamation and libel which bad
been committed by the defendant, who appeared very much
to have compromised himself. It appeared that defendant
had some intention of offering himself as a candidate for
Hull in the liberal interest, but withdrew in favour of Vise.
Goderich. In passing through the town of Hull on the
28th June, shortly before the election was coming on,
the defendant communicated a statement to some
of the electors in the interest of Mr. Clay and Lord'
Goderich, refiecting in a most serious manner upon the
character of Mr. Butler, as a gentleman and a man of
honour, for the purpose partly of gratifying his own ma-
lignity, and partly with • view of furthering the political
interests of the plaintiff's opponent. The matter to which I
the defendant referred occurred as far back as 1837. It
appeared that in the year 1835 Mr. Butler had become a'
member of a club, presided over by the defendant, of which
he was patron, president, and autocrat—called the Star
Dab, the object of the members (from 40 to 50 in number)
being to dine together once a month, and in the course of
the summer season two or three driers were given, at
which the members could invite their friends. The late
Lard Dunhoyne, the plaintiff's father, was also a member
et that same club. In 1847 the plaintiff and his father
wished to leave the club, inconsequence of which the plain-
tiff called on defendant for the purpose of settling the sub-
scriptions due from his father and himself. Mr. Oliveira was
not pleased at their retiring from the club, but nothing
passed which was personally offensive to Mr. Butler. When
that gentleman left the house Mr. Oliveira did not condescend
to ring the bell, but left the plaintiff to open the door him-
self, which caused some hasty expression on the part of the
plaintiff, who considered that he was not treated with the
politeness which he had a right to expect. Nothing, how-
ever, which gentlemen could take notice of passed between
them. Mr. Butler quitted the club, and wrote to know
what arrears were due from him and his father. About
that time one of the deYetiners took place, for which Mr.
Butler had six tickets. He could not remember whether
he went to the dejcuner himself or not, but his friends did
so. He subsequently received an application calling upon
him to contribute a further sum of 101. Bs. towards the ex-
penses. Considering this against the rules of the club, and
that the additional expense had been caused by the want of
paper asemesemsat of the president, he, in common with
Mbar members, refused to pay the additional sum. This
nestle saideet matter of the slander, Mr. Oliveira having
tbs.& peeper to revive it after an interval of many years.
1141 down to Hull on the 28th of June he stated that he
had as to make against Mr. Butler, which might be
ereallohie the 01 the election. And he then said
lire Kr. Maw owed him 101. Bs. ever. since 1837,
said sabised to peg it, that he had invited him to his house
to tiler samMea. that when he came and refused to
gag be neboothis swung to show him out, and threstesed
if be did net go to kick him out. This story was circulated
about the town, and it was said that Dlr. Butler was a per-
ms who would not pay his debts. The plaintiff then wrote
to defendant to demand • retraetation or an apology; but the
defendant refused either, and declared the statement to be
true. He also stated that Mr. Butler was unanimously im-
pelled from the club for not paying his contribution towards
the expenses of the entertainment. Mr. Oliveira seed
copy of his reply to Hull, and it was published with a mob
nature representing Mr. Butler receiving the personal in-
dignity which the defendant said he threatened to inflict.
(Laughter.) If such was the way in which elections were
to be conducted, our free and glorious constitution would
be a curse rather than a blessing. But for the change which
had taken place in public opinion, Mr. Butler would have
adopted a different course ; he had, however, wisely sought
redress in • court of law. The plaintiff's solicitors wrote
to the defendant to ask him to name his solicitor to
accept service of writ, instead of which he replied in a
long letter, reiterating all that he had said before,
stating that he considered the matters to which he had re-
ferred to be fairly the subject of electioneering squibs, and
adding that if the plaintiff proceeded further, he should
have occasion to introduce some further facts and incidents
with reference to the early career of the plaintiff and his
late father, for whom he had entertained great respect. This
the learned gentleman contended was • great aggravation
of the original slander, and displayed a bad spirit and most
execrable taste on the part of the defendant. The plaintiff
denied that Mr. Oliveira had in any way whatever ordered
him to quit his house, or that he had threatened to kick
him out, although the defendant had said in the letter
which he had written to the plaintiff's solicitors that he was
prepared to verify his statement on oath. The plaintiff also
said that the price of the tickets for the enteitaiment was
fixed, and that, having paid for his tickets, he did not owe
the defendant anthing. The plaintiff bad not been allowed
a sight of the books ofd the club from which it was said he
had been expelled, on the ground that they might be
made the subject of • criminal prosecution against Mr.
Oliveira.

This was a suit instituted by the proprietors of the
schooner Lady Anne against the brig Curlew, to recover
compensation for injuries sustained by her in a collision
which had taken place between the two vessels, on the
night of the 3rd of February, between Flamborough Head
and Filey Bay. The night was very dark, and the wind
was blowing hard. The Lady Anne, seeing the Curlew ap-
proaching, bailed her to starboard her helm ; but she held
on and ran into the schooner's bow. The crew immediately
got into the brig, and the schooner soon afterwards sank.
The defence was, first, that the Lady Acne was herself to
blame, and that her crew had improperly and unnecessarily
abandoned their ship.
Drs. Addams and Twin appeared for the vessel proceed-
in and Drs. Jenncr and Hayford for the Curlew.
The Trinity Hinters were of opinion the Curlew was to
blame ; and
Dr. Lushington pronounced for the damage.

NEWCARTLII. Feb. B.—At our market this morning we
had a moderate show of Wheat from the growers, and hay-
ing nothing in of importance since Saturday, the trade
opened with more tone, farmers' samples being taken off
at rates that were not previously obtainable, whilst at the
same time, there was more disposition manifested
by our millers to purchase other qualities. New
Suffolk yellow qualities, weighing 681b5., but made
631b5., found buyers at 495. extra; foreign, red, 50s.
to 61s. ; and good rums, 48s. to 48s. Gd. per qr., &Gibs.
In Flour but few transactions occurred, but holden

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT.—YznERDAy

/firms Ma. Contresioviza LAW.
IN RR REUBEN BROOKS.

This insolvent, a picture dealer, applied to be discharged
from prison. He was supported by Mr. Cooke.
There was no opposition by creditors, but Mr. Commis.
sioner Law elicited that the insolvent was discharged under
the act in 1847. In 1860 he was made a bankrupt and
superseded. In August, 1851, be was again discharged
under the act, and now owed upwards of 2,0001. Ilia in-
solvency partly anise from discounts paid for money and to
his credit being destroyed by being falsely charged at •
police-office respecting some watches. He had lived in
Jermyn-street, and at Brixton, where he kept his phaeton
and horses. _ _ _ . . . _

•
wi re exceedingly firm, and decline selling, excepting at very
full rates. Some portion has been ordered to warehouse
upon shippers' account, which shows that confidence is felt
in a rally shortly. In Rye no change. Malting Barley
sells slowly, and all but the finest qualities are the turn
cheaper; grinding sorts in steady request. Malt scarcely so
much inquired for. Boiling Peas are exceedingly scarce,
and fully Is. dearer. The high price of potatoes is driving
• great demand upon them. Beans much as before, and the
same remark will apply to Oats.
Srocktossox-Taes, Feb. 9.—We had a small supply of
Wheat at market this morning, which sold at the extreme
rates of this day week, and in some instances an advance of
Is. per qr. was obtained. Oats without change in value,
with a fair inquiry. The supply of Beans being large,
prices gave way fully Is. per qr. In other articles no
change. Imports during the past week : Wheat, coastwise,
1,674 ; Barley, coastwise, 310.

Ass—at Gravesend, February 11, Irma "(unitise
Acrive—st Gravesend, February e, front Dunkirk
Csmu.v—at Gravesend, February 9, from Donemrs
DM:II4EOIZ —at Portsmouth, February 9, from London
Dtamucs—at Gmsesend,... Feb. 9, from Denmark

It appeared that a Mr. Pennell, a picture dealer, in Ber-
ners.street, had sued the insolvent on a warrant of attorney
for a large debt, and took a bill of sale on the insolvent 's
property at Brixton-oval, where he still allowed the pro-
perty to remain. The insolvent had kept no account.
ks. . . .

Mr. Commissioner Law was of opinion that the insolvent
was not entitled in so short a time, and so often, to have an
immediate discharge. He would advise him, if he again
commenced business, to keep aocount-books,• which was •
course all honest men pursued.
His Honour said he would be discharged when he had
been in prison four months from the vesting order.

CATTLE.—CROTDON, Feb.lo.—There was anunusually
short supply of Sheep at market this morning, and the
Mutton trade being brisk prices went up fully 2d. per stone
for all sorts. There were but few Beasts on offer, and
owing to the short supply hat week's prices were easily
obtained. Calves in good supply, and the quality, in geue-
ral, good; nevertheless, there was a slight decline in prices.
Small Porkers in demand, at 35. Bs. to 41. 20. per stone of
8115 s. Suckling Caves, 175. to 2.55. each. Store Pigs sold
freely at improving prices.
DI:NSTLIILL Fain, Feb. 9.—This fair is of con-
, siderable importance to all classes interested in the traffic of
live stack, not only from the numbers brought forward but'
the breed and quality of the stock shown. The high prices
which we have been accustomed to for a long time for keep-
ing stock of all kinds were fully supported at this fair yes-
terday, although the breeders sent a shorter supply titan
usual, and held out for a further advance, which certainly
the quality of the stock merited ; but no actual improvement
took place, buyers making a determined stand against the
high prices demanded, still a great amount of business was
transacted at previous rates, Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs
being all sold. Milch and incalt Cows and Heifers sold
freely, at a slight advance on last week's prices. The Horse
trade was carried on throughout the day with great ani-
mation, all young useful animals sold at high and unusual
prices.
ROMPORD, Feb. 9.—Our market to day was very
thinly supplied with stock, which met a quick sale at
full prices, and some things beyond last week's rates. Beef,
3s. 2d. to 43. Mutton, 3s. 64. to Is. Bd. Veal, 3s. Bd. to
Is. Bd. Pork, 31. 2d. to 45.

r,yaa. 9.—Ships at market, llg ; told,

-.-- - - -, -
Girsee-at Greenwald, Februari 9, from. Pernambuco
Gm:rears-at Deal, Feb. 8, from Mauritius
Ilea:woo -at Gravesend. February 9, from Danteie
'marten-at Gravesend, February 9, from 13. acres
Inman Ammar -at Oraesend, February 9, from Hanover
MAICILLA-at Gravesend, February 8, from Baba
Mosta-at Liverpool, February 1, from Pernambuco
Mara-at Gravesend, Feb. 9, from Baltic
Pm:lemma-at Graveeeni, February 9, fro:a slorway
Past Witszin-at Gravesend, February 9, from Oden.e
Seauriwa-at Mill, February 8, from llavannall
SIDELIA-at Portsmouth, February 8, from. London
HINIAN AND 1f.411111.1.4-at Gravesend, February 9, from Francs
TALIM- at Gravetend, February 9, from Gulipoli
Tarnow-at Gravesend, February 8, from Pettiambaeo
Murry -at Gravesend, February 9. from Holten
Wave-at Gravesend, February 9, from Medembak
Witusuture-at Falmouth, February 8, from Bahia

42.-Chester Main, 15s. 9d. ; Loniridge's We 4 11;irtley,
16s. 9d. ; North Percy Hartley, 16s. ; Tanfield Moor,
14s. 91.; Tarficld Moor Butes, 141. 9d. ; Wylam, 165.;
Walls End Hatton, 16s. 9d. ; Walls End Lawson, 151.91. ;
Walls End Riddell, 169. 6d. ; Eden Main, 17s. 6d.; Wails
End Bell, 17s. 6d.; Walls End Belmont. 171. Gd. ; Walls
End Helton, 18s. 3d. ; Walls End Haswell, 180.6 d. ; Walls
End Plummer, 179. 9d. ; Walls End Russel's Bretton,
17s. 911. ; Walls End Stewart's, 18s. 31. ; Walls End Heugh
Hall, 17s. 3d.; Walls lad South Hartlepool, 17s. 9d. ;
Walt. End South Kelloe, 171.3 d. ; Walls End Adelaide
Tees, 18a. ;Walls End Backbone*, 175.; Walls End Pease'
West, 14s. 9d. ; Walls End St. Helen's Tees, 15s. 6d. ;
Walls End Tees, 18s. 3d. ; Birchgrove Graigola, 231. ;
Derwentwater Hartley, 16s. 611. ; Powell's Lairs Steam,
235. ; Sidney's Hartley, 16s. 9d.

FUNERAL OP VISCOUNT

-The func-

sal of the late Viscount Melbourne took place in Hatfield
Church on Friday morning. The late lord left a special
injunction that all pomp should be avoided, and he ac-
companied this with a legacy of 2001. to the poor of the
neighbouring parishes, evidently intending that the money
which was not expended on the funeral should be given to
them. The funeral was, therefore, conducted in a strictly
private manner.—Herts County Press.
DWTER, TUE VICTIM OF CANNON, THE SWEEP.
—Yesterday, Police-constable Michael Dwyer, who had
been so seriously assaulted and injured by the sweep
Cannon, attended at Lambeth Police-court, for the purpose
of receiving the subscriptions forwarded for his use by be-
nevolent individuals. The poor man had much improved in
appearance since the last time. In reply to the questions of
the magistrate, he said that he still suffered from internal
hemorrhage and spat a good deal of blood, and when this
took place it was generally followed by fits, during which
he was obliged to bo restrained and kept down. Besides
this, his right leg was in so weak a state that he could
scarcely bear to put it to the ground, and the sliptest exer-
tion of it produced a most painful swelling in the right
groin, and he was still under the care of the divisional sur-
geon. Its further stated that the Secretary of State for
the Horne Department had kindly ordered him a gratuity
of 601., and the commissioners of police, with equal kind
nets, had siren him leave of absence for six weeks, such
' leave dating its commencement from a few days ago, and
his full pay as a constable to be continued for the time. Mr.
Elliott observed that ho was very glad to see the poor man
look so much improved, and was happy to hand him the
money that had been subscribed for his use. The chief
clerk stated that 1021. Is. 10d. had been subscribed by the
public.
MORTAL AFFRAY WITH GENDARMES.—Two gen-
darmes named Authier and Lapierre, of Privas, depart-
ment of the ArcKehe, were ordered one night last week to
visit the public-houses at Ruissols, in the suburbs of the
town. They found in one of them kept by a man named
Chalet, a number of people drinking. They declared that,
as it was past 11 o'clock, the innkeeper was violating the
decree of the Perfect of the 14th April, 1852, and that they
would draw up a proses-verbal against him. They then
demanded the mimes of the persons preient, but they re-
fused to give them, and turned the officers into ridicule.
Some of them, however, ended by stating their names.
On leaving the house, the gendannes were grossly insulted
by a number of people who had assembled before the door.
One of these men, named Ghat°, a shoemaker, approached
the gendarmes to insult them. They seised him. Immedi-
ately the crowd struck and Felted them,and Ginte struck one,
Authier, in the face. That gendarme plunged his sword in-
to
the man's bowels; and he fell bathed in blood.
Loud cries of death were now raised against the officers, and
Authier was in a situation of considerable danger. Lapierre
drew his sword to release his comrade, and the latter pre-
sented his pistol. At this moment the deputy-mayor of
Yeyras, M. Itoudil, with his son and another person, went
to their protection, and succeeded in getting them into a
house. Medical assistance was procured for Ginte, but the
wound was discovered to be mortal, and he expired in a few
seconds. Two other gendarmes, hearing of what was taking
place, hastened to the spot, and arrested four of the princi-
pal rioters, who were locked in the gaol of the town. Ele-
ven of the men who were drinking in the public-house were
subsequently pointed out to justice An investigation made
by the authorities resulted in the declaration that both gen-
darmes, who are energetic and well-conducted men, only
acted in self-defence. One of the men arrested, named La-
croix, was wounded in the band in attempting to wrest his
sword from Lapierre. The Prefect of the departmeat caused
the public-house of Chalet to be closed.

The following witnesses were then Galled in support of the
plaintiff's case :
Mr. Westoby, tobacconist, an elector of Bull, was called
to prove that the defendant made the statement complained
of to him. On cross-examination, the witness said he had
seen a placard posted outside the committee-rooms of Mr.
Butler, stating that the accusations of Mr. Oliveira were
foul, calumnious, and malicious falsehoods. The majority
of Viscount Ooderich was 400 over Mr. Moore, and nearly
1,000 over Mr. Butler, the plaintiff. The letters sent by
Mr. Oliveira were printed and distributed by witness, but
without the knowledge or consent of defendant. There
were a great number of printed caricatures published on
both sides during the election.
Kr. Vickers, a wholesale hosier, sad an 'login of Kull,

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