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MURDER AT WESTBRORWICII.—The inquest on
the body of the woman called " Peggy Johnson," whim
death occurred from the effects of the injuries indicted by
Samuel Johnson, en excavator, with whom she cohabited,
was resumed on Tuesday last, before Mr. W. W. Ward,
coroner. The evidence on Tuesday added only a very little
to the information previously possessed respecting this me-
lancholy affair.—John Wright, a witness, deposed that
'upon the prisoner rising up from his seat to strike the de-
ceased the last time, he said that he would kill her, and
then struck the woman • violent blow on a vital part of
her person, upon receiving which deceased fell down the
last time. Mr. Kite, surgeon, who made a post nsorten
examination of the body, deposed that the deceased's death
was occasioned by the rupture of the blood vessels of the
brain, and which might have been produced by blows upon
the head. The jury, after an hour's deliberation, re-
turned a verdict of manslaughter against Samuel Johnson
as the principal, and against George Turner, William Skid-
more, and George Williams as accessaries. On Wednes-
day similar evidence was given before the magistrates, and
the men were committed, Johnson on the charge of wilful
murder, and the other three men as accessaries.
MONEY ORDERS.--GENERAL POST-OFFICE, OC-
TOZEU, 1853.—Minor Money Order Offices will be opened
at the undermentioned places on the gespective dates
named :—England : Evercreech, Somerset, served from
Bath, Nov. 7; Henfield, Sussex, served from Iluntperpoint,
Nov. 1 ; Lydd, Kent, served from New Romney, Nov. 4 ;
Milvetton, Somerset, served from Wellington, Nov. 11.
Ireland Ana, Cavan, served from Cavan, Nov. 1. On
the let of November a Major Money Order Office will be'
opened at Dalkey, county Dublin. Burford having been
reduced to a sub-office under Cheltenham, is now served (as
respects money order advice.) from that place.
AN EDIFYING LEGAL DECISION.— The North
British Mail states that the wife of • musician is that city
eloped with a foreign Bute player in his band. The in-
jured htuband commenced proceedings fora divorce, where-
upon the wife sued ,him for alimony petidente We. The
sheriff awarded her 12s. per week, for non-payment of
which her husband was sent to prison. As the poor musi-
cian had no means of support he made in his turn appli-
cation for aliment from his creditor ; and the sheriff this
time awarded him eightpenee per day.

influential, and thesecond editions
,iirnals tending to confirm the political
A de* in quondam, a .fretbse teodsen towards
improvement was manifested, the highest price
reached being 13 per cent. above the closing rate of
yesterday. Sales following the rise, and an impres-
sion prevailing that the statement was not sufficiently
positive to warrant so rapid an advance, a reaction
of 3 to 2 per cent. ensued, tho market remaining
extremely sensitive ; but at the final close a rally had
taken place, and the market closed with a more set-
tled appearance, at a rise of 13 to 11 per cent. on
last evening'. rate.. In the other departments
of the Stock Exchange, a corresponding de-
gree of buoyancy was observable, the more specu-
lative securities being especially affected. As regards
the claims to authenticity possessed by these tele-
graphic despatches various (pinions were expressed.
The intelligence appeared to be generally regarded
as improbable and deserving of cautious credence,
the more especially. from its following so closely on
,the recent articles in the Monitetir' and in view of
the discredit into which telegraphic despatches from
Vienna have of late deservedly fallen ; but in the
present oversold position of the market, as we have
repeatedly observed, any favourable piece of intelli-
gence is sure to have a marked effect. Indeed, the
enormous amount of speculative stock sold is the only
real explanation of the extraordinary movement of to-
day's market.Wo would especially draw attention to
this oversold position of the market as rendering apanic
fall less likely than was the case a few months back.
It is now invariably observed that a fall of about 1
per cent. induces extensive purchases, to cover the
speculative sales previously effected, and, as a natural
consequence, a much more steady feeling is imparted
to the market. This afternoon the market may be
said to have closed in a state of suspense, pending the
receipt of further intelligence relative to the eastern
quarrel.
Consols were offered this morning before the com-
mencement of business at 911, thence rose to 921,1
and subsequently to 93, and, at their best point,
touched 931 to a. A reaction to 9•14 to ; ensued,
but the quotation at the official close was 92; to 93,
both for money and the 10th November. Subse-
quently there was a rally to 93 to 3, and the latest
price we heard quoted was 93 exactly. The
official report of actual business is as follows
Three per Cent. Console, for money, 92, 93, 931,
93 ; ditto, for account, 10th Nov., 913, 931. 921,
931, 93. Three per Cent. Reduced, 91, 92; I.
Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents., 93, 9%, 941. Long
Annuities, 1860, 5 5-16. Bank Stock, 212, 209,
208.
Exchequer Bills were a shade firmer, at par to
4s. prem. India Bonds were sold at ls. din, bat
closed par to ss. prem.
The foreign stock market was decidedly firmer in
diameter, but there was no disposition to °pe-
nt.. Spanish stocks formed the exception,
being heavy and lower. Mexican was sensibly
better, and Russian showed an improving tendency,
At 3 o'clock Mexican Bonds were quoted 253- to
Spanish Deferred, 21 to 3; the Certifs., 41 to *5
per cent. Peruvian Three per Cents., 49 to 51.
Granada Active, 19 to 21; ditto Deferred, 71 to 1.
Russian Five per Cents., 112 to 114; ditto Four-
and-a-Half per Cents., 96 to 98. The list of the
day's sales is very brief, including only the under-
mentioned securities, viz.:—Austrian Five per Cent.
Saida, 1852, 93. Mexican Three per Cents., 25.
Peruvian Four-and-a-Half per Cents., 701. Portu-
guese Four per Cents., 401, I. Spanish Old Three
pew Cents., 441. Venezuela Three-and-a-Half per
Vents., 31.
The tea market became very active after the China
inters were received to-day, and prices showed a
slight advance. A large badness was done, consi-
dering that Saturday is not a regular business day.
The imports of the precious metals this week have
been unusually heavy, owing to the large arrivals of
gold from Australia, combined with extensive remit-
tances from the United States. Our list includes
the undermentioned sums, viz., 34,400 ounces of gold
by the Charlotte Jane, from Adelaide; 4,442 ounces
by the Pelham from Sydney ; 134,444 ounces by the
Argo from Australia ; 491,948 dole by the America,
and nearly a million of dollars by the Baltic, both
from New York f. 2,200 ounces of gold by the: Hope
from Africa ; and 6801. in specie by the Sultan from
Portugal and Gibraltar. We are also advised by tele-
graph this afternoon of the arrival in the Downs of
the Royal George, from Port Phillip, whence she
sailed on the 7th July, with 16,395 ounces of gold.
The total value of these arrivals may be stated at
fully 1,065,0001. sterling ;chiefly in gold, of which
I telly three quarters of a Million was from Australia,
and nearly 300,0001. from the United States.
In addition to these imports, gold to the value
of 256,0001., brought in by the Eagle,
tbs arrival of which from Australia was included in
our last week's summary, became deliverable in Lon-
don this week. It is probable, however, that some
pmaioa of the specie brought in from the United
States may have been destined for the continent. It
is stated that 270,000 dole. of that brought in by the
America was destined for transhipment to Havre.
The shipments have been comparatively light. The
Custom House statement of the exports of the pre-
cious metals direct from London during the week I
ending Thursday last includes 30,250 ounces or
gold, and 157,900 ounces of silver, representing an
aggregate value of about 157,0001. sterling. The
gold was despatched to Hamburg and Belgium, and
the silver to Hamburg and Holland. The account
in detail is as follows : Gold coin : to Hamburg,
2,150 one& ; to Belgium, 3,000 ounces. Gold bars :
to Belgium, 1,400 ounces ; to Hamburg, 23,480
ounces. Gold dust : to Bremen, 220 ounces. Silver
coin : to Hamburg, 96,700 ounces • to Rotterdam,
40,000 ounces. Silver bars : to itambarg, 21,200
ounces.
The other shipments reported to us are small, com-
prising about 18,0001. in specie by the Peninsular
and Oriental Company's steamer Douro; 1,5251. in
, specie b.y the Iberia for Lisbon; and a few hundred
pounds in specie by the Lady Eglinton for the Brazils.
The total ascertained shipments from the kingdom
for the week are thus raised to only about 177,0001.
sterling. To this must be added the shipments of
gold to France from the outporta during the week,
which, however, are understood to have been light.
It is thus apparent that, on balance, the current of the
precious metals has, for the time at least, taken a
turn in favour of this country, leading to a
probability that the Bank of England metallic
stock, after experiencing a prolonged drain
which has drawn it down to below fifteen
millions, will, for the two next weekly returns,
exhibit a reaction. It thus becomes a point of inte-
rest to watch, so far as is practicable, the movement
of the large imports from Australia. We have
already reported that the bulk of the gold brought in
by the Eagle and Charlotte Jane has been sent into
the Bank this week. The gold imported by the
Argo will reach London next week, and the major
proportion will probably also find its way into the
Bank. It will be observed, however, by the London
Custom-house return, imperfect as that document

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The Po.tmaster-General is advertising for tenders for
th econveyance of the mails to Australia of the 4th De-
cember next, on the system lately adopted, which in-
volves the granting of a bonus of 1,0001. for that
service. The inefficiency of this system is strikingly
shown in the fact that the General Screw Steam
Shipping Company, whose steamer Argo has just
made so successful a passage home, refuse to compete
for the conveyance of these mails, owing to the
various restrictions imposed by government. The
consequence will be that the vessel to which the con-
veyance of the mails will be formally entrusted by
the Postmaster-General will probably be outstripped
by private competition.
All the Australian Land Companies' shares were
higher to-day. Australian Agricultural and I'cel
River were in marked request, and, stock being
scarce, prices were decidedly higher. The former
rose 41. to 5!. per share. The advices received by
these two companies were very favourably inter-
preted: South Australian Land shares rose V.
Australian Bank shares were generally the " turn"
dearer. The old-established Australian descriptions
advanced 11. per share. Crystal Palace shares were
last quoted I ton prem. Peninsular and Oriental
Steam shares have been dealt in at 70.
The subjoined notice is extracted from the Mel-
bourne argue. It will be interesting to the share-
holders of the "Melbourne Dock and Railway
Company," which was formed in London some
months ago :
Mauna:mans AND Beasox's BAY RAILWAY COM-
PANY.—Notice is hereby given that application will be
made during the ensuing session of the Legislative Council
of Victoria for leave to bring in a bill to amend an act of
the same council passed during session, intituled "An act
to incorporate a company to be called the Melbourne and
Robson's Bay Railway Company," with a view to unite
the said company with one lately established in Landon,
under the style of the Melbourne Dock and Railway Com-
pany, and to incorporate the companies when united under
the style of the Melbourne Dock and Railway Union, or
some other designation, accordingly; to.empower the com-
pany to form and make dock', canals, patent slips and other
works in connexion with the proposed railway, affording
greater accommodation to shipping in the harbour of Hob-
son's Bay and port of Melbourne; to extend the capital of
the company to one million sterling, with power still fur-
ther to increase the same ; to limit the liability of share-
holders to their actual subscriptions; and to make other
provisions for effectually carrying out the objects of the
proposed union of the respective companies.—Dated at Mel-
bourne, this 12th day of August, 1853.-1101 u JOHN
CHAIIDEUB, solicitor for the bill.

The first ordinary half-yearly meeting of the
Hampstead Junction Railway Company is called for
the loth November at the Euston station.
Subjoined is a copy of a letter just received by
Mr. Francis Lyne, Chairman of the Committee for
the establishment of Tribunals of Commerce, from
Joseph Hume, Esq., M.P.:
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Dear Sir,—l ant anxious to see your exertions crowned
with the success which so great a reform would produce,
and within and without parliament I am ready to say so.
Persevere, and the importance of the subject will carry you
through, supported as you are by so many men of business.
I am in no way engaged in business, but, politically, I am
most anxious to see the change effected, and where I can
aid, you have only to point it out to me.
Yours, sincerely,
Burnley-hall, Oct. 25, 18.53. Jointrn Hume.
Francis Lyne, Esq., London.
P.B.—Ths great power of the United Kingdom is based
upon commerce, and every restriction and interference that
can be removed is an addition to the power of this empire.
The plan for the general tribunal of justice, if carried out,
would be inestimable for all the world. J. IL.
Annexed are the latest reports from continental
bourses, u received by Mr. Renter's express :
Amsterdam, Friday, closing prices:—Dutch Four
per Cents., 911 ditto Two-and-a-Half per Cents.,
601. Spanish Deferred Three per Cents., 20 15-16 ;
the Coupons, 5 1-16. Austrian Five per Cent. Me-
tallies, 741. Peruvian New, 69. Portuguese New,
351,. Mexican New, 23 3-16. Granada Active, 181 ;
ditto Deferred, 71. Equador, 31. This bourse shows
renewed and general heaviness. The exchange on
London comes reported a shade higher, at 11.72 for
short.

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