biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Express.
London, England, 1847-07-07

am, a dash of rain would be of much service, as the
xeung green crops now shooting over ground require
a greater diversity of moisture and heat.
he " corn-merchants" have not been vet" popular
in Ireland, and Lord George Bentinck's suggestion
about trying the suspension of one, like a rook in a
oarn-field, as a warning to others, would have been
acted on in more places than one, if impatient igno-
rance bad had its own self-willed way. Betimes the
,truth breaks out in glimpses, and a more correct
knowledge raises the corn-merchant into a public
'benefactor. The Sligo Champion states that the en-
terprise and capital of the Sligo merchants saved the
population of nine counties from starvation. Where
all before was blame—now that the storm has sub-
sided, and men can see somewhat clearly after the
mist—all is approbation.
The emigration from the port of Sligo has been
very great this season From the Ist of January to
the Ist of July the numbers were within a few of
10,000, and tie excess over last year's emigration,
0,167. The tonnage employed amounted to 15,473
tons, and the destination of the emigrants was to
Quebec, New Brunswick, and the States. To the
first, 700 ; to the second, 1,366 ; the rest to the Union.
REPEAL Assocuncee.—At the weekly meeting of this
body to-day, Mr. E. W. 011ahony, barrister, took the
chair. The meeting was nest addressed by the Rev Dr.
O'Brien, of Waterford, who appeared at the association,
commissioned to hand in a sum of 801. 10s. from the clergy-
men of kis persuasion in the dioceses of Waterford and
'Amore. After speeehes from Messrs. John and Maurice
O'Connell, the repeal rent was snnouacsd to be 1231. 10s.
ATTEMPTED AMAIDSINATIOX.-- A desperate attempt to
murder W. Hackett, Req., Redwood, Kung County, ems
made near Fortuna", on Friday last. W. Hackett was
preeeeding home from the latter town ; he drove his own I
ear, which was Mrs. Hackett. A short distance from
Fortnum& two men, one disguised, the other not, appeared
ea the road armed. Both Bred at Mr. H. ; the one a gun,
the other a pistol. The pistol-shot struck him near the
angle of the mouth, tore the jaw, bat not deeply, and I
grazed is h ear. He bled considerably, but is not in danger.
Mr. Hackett returned to Pontoons; the intended assassins
escaped.
London, England, 1847-09-01

the morrow. Monwmi, in the name of the many dear re.
membrane's which7ou bid me invoke, should I ever have
offended you, harken to me; give me again your confidence,
sad your love, and open your heart to the woman whose life
Is devoted to you. Oh, I will never abuse it. Oh, how have
I offended you, my beloved, unless by my suspicions and my
temper ; and when did a kind word fail to soothe me ? Give
not vent to your anger—be not inexorable. My heart is break-
ing. Theobald, pity ! pity ! en her who loves yoU! Trust
your hanainesa to my keeping, as I trust mine to yours.
. Do not break the heart that is beating only for you.
You who once loved me so much, forgive. When you con-
fess to me your sorrows—your head upon my breast, your
hands is mine, my lips upon your forehead—do you think
that they will not be leas than if pent up in your own breast?
Do not sacrifice our mutual happiness to an empty fear that I
will abuse your goodness. No, no; I will only Aare and eon.
sole you in all your sorrows. But will you be the lea a man
to have a loving woman to share your pleasures and your sor-
rows ? Let this union of our hearts be a sweet mystery 0(
love between us. Oh ! we could be so happy if you would but
try it. You would always be met with a happy and smiling
countenance, ready to fallow you wherever you liked. Perhaps,
alter all, you are the more jealous of the two. God knows what
suspicion you may nourish in your breast, for I am at a
loss how to interpret your scecret sorrows. If you knew
what I suffer, my beloved : It is still in our power to be so
happy. I cannot think that you wish to abandon me thus
for ever, to deprive us of mutual happiness—life is so short,
my beloved, and we have been separated already so long !
Soon, I shall not dare to make proposals, always refused
like my caresses. It is not in your character to make the
first advances, and from custom your wife will fear you too
much to make further attempts, and life will then pass by,
and you will be unhappy and your wife will die of grief.
Oh, return! return unto her' [The above letter is ad-
dressed to " Monsieur le Marquis de Prallin Praslin ;
Melon, —."
London, England, 1847-12-29

MILITARY.

MILITARY EMIGRATION TO Nnw ZEALAND.—BILFAST,
Dec. 7L—The Anne, government tramport Map, with volunteers from
the pensioners of the United Kingdom, bas been lying for the Mat two
months in the Lough, opp aite to Carrickfergus, in ennsgu®a of
smallpox and enemies having broken out among the children, but u
they hare now completely recovered, the remel sidled on Wedne-day
for New Zeatand. We (Bonen of Ulster) understand that ere long
another batch of the enrolled penaioners will be allowed to extend
their r relive to New Zoslaad. There will shortly be an addition made
to the local compazues of this district from the rteerre.
London, England, 1847-12-29

all those obstacles, and of satisfying all interests,
moral, and material. Let us firml3, maintain, accord-
ing to the charter, social order, and all its conditions.
Let us guarantee according to the charter, the
public liberties and all their developements. We
shall transmit unimpaired to the generations that
may come after us the trust confided to us, and they
will bless as for having founded and defended the
edifice under shelter of which they will live happy
and free."
London, England, 1847-12-29

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29, 1847.

TH E HEREFORD BISHOPRIC

THE ELECTION.
[ter exraase.)
HEREFORD, DEC. 28.—Although it was very
geserally known Cosa ibiaiwas the day for which the Dean, the
Very Rev. John Merswether, D.D , had, in obedience to
her Majesty's corgi &air* and letter missive, summoned the
Cheerer together to elect a Bishop to the vacant see, but
little excitement appeared to have been occuioned. flu re
hu been no orowding of hotels or lodging-houses, no influx
of clergy illtetent`a in the result, as was anticipated
(especially by such as hoped to turn the occasion to I
profit), and from the perttet quiet that reigned from
the commencement to the does of the proceedings, and
which was only then broken by the ringing of the bells in
some of the churches, no event of the slightest interest
would have been supposed to be going forward. The
chapter was summoned for between the hours of ten
and twelve in the morning, and somewhat subsequent
to the former hour, the dean, and the following
canone end prebends entered the cathedral; namely, the
Venerable Archdeacon Wetherell, the Rev. Chancellor Cor
bett, the Rev. Canon Musgrave, Rev. Canon Morgan, the
Right Hon. and Rev. Lord Save and Sale, the Rev. R. L.
Freer, the Rev. W. B. Rues, the Rev. Canon Huntieglord,
Rev. J. B. Webb, the Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph,
Rev. G. F. Lewis, Rev. R. N. Pemberton, the Hon. and
Rev. J. S. Cocks, Rev R. Blame, Rev. J. Johnson, and the
Ron. and Rev. 0. Forrester; and having robed, they pro-
ceeded at eleven o'clock to the Lady Chapel, the place in
which the meeting wu to be held, and which is a continua-
tion of the western end of the cathedral, wholly without win-
' down (being under repair), and exposing its occupants to the
rigours of a bitter frost ; and affording no other accommodation
than a few planks laid out as seats and writing tables, and
some dilapidated chain and stools for the tans of the Dean
and members of the chapter.
The Deur, having taken his seat as the president of the
chapter, said (pointing to the corgi d' ilire)—As reference is
made in this document to a supplication, as having been
made by the dean and chapter of this cathedral for license to
sleet a bishop, I wish to silt what supplication his been
made ?
London, England, 1847-12-29

WESTMINSTER COUNTY COURT.

(Before D. C.. Moytan, Eaq., ledge.)
Ivit-r OWAN.--COTITILACTING A Darr IN FLU:M—
IA this caw the plaintiff sued the defendant on a bill of ex-
change for 121., and on the 2:3rd of October an order was
made for the payment of it by instalments of 51. per month,
not one of which the defendant ever paid, and yesterday he
appeared en a judgment summons. From the examination
of the defendant yesterday it ►ppeared that he gave the bill
in question to the plaintiff, although at the time he was
aware that the acceptor of it war in the Queen'. Prison, and
that he sold his business (an eating-house) is Castle-street,
Oxford-street, on the very day the plaintiff loaned • writ
against him upon the bill. He had been outot • situation two
months—The plaintiff said at the time he sold the business
the defendant had two van loads of furniture, and he would
like to know *hat bad become of it —The defendant said be
knew where it was: his wife bad the use of it, bat he should
not tell the plaintiff.—The learned Judge said that was • re-
fusal to answer questions, and believing that the whole debt
had been contracted with a fraudulent intent, he should order
him to be committed for 40 days to the common gaol of the
county.

POLICE.—YESTERDAY.
MANSION-HOUSE.—SurrLy or Nawararaita no rag
COUNTRY.—The Lord Mayor said he had received several
letters complaining of a " species " of swindling, which both
affected the preen and was accomplished through its instru-
meatality. Elio lordship then read the following:
Ny Lord, ---I hope your loni•hth wilt excuse my labia the liberty
a aiming you on the following subject An advertisement, of
aria I lanai, a copy, made Its appanage a law weeks ago In tbe
Miasmal, • Glasgow paper, sad hem tie
lig Ifillamian amen male I
was rimed to remit the advertise 10a. ram stileadmiZ
b Ikea quarters eupyly a the Timm. Ia rears I say
time femora td bat sr skeet ar=zisisse. I waste Se la-
divileal iY eg this tells. all r me lima rms.
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by
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London, England, 1847-12-29

LORD JOHN RUSSELL AND THE DEAN OF

___. __HEREFORD.
The following letter hu been addressed to the
Dean of Hereford, in reply to him to Lord John RuweU:
" Woburn Abbey, Dec. 25.—dir,—I have bad the honour
to receive your letter of the 22nd inst., in which you inti-
mate to me your intention of violating the law.—l have the
honour to be year obedient servant, "J. Russett..
•• The Very Rev. the Dean of Hereford."

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—THIB DAT.
SECONDARIES COURT.
THIBELTION ADMINISTRATION, &c., C. SOUTH EASTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY.—This was an action brought by the
plaintiff, as administrator of Mary Thiselton, deceased, to
recover daring's,* for negligence oa the part of the sex-yaws
of the South Eastern Railway Company, whereby the death
of the said Mary Thiseltoo had been occasioned. After the
jury had been called, an application was made for the post-
pooementof the trio:, some of the whams.' not being in
attendance. The jury were accordingly discharged, without
any of the facts having been stated. Ihe case will be tried
on Friday neat, unless some acrangrment is come to between
the puha.
London, England, 1847-12-29

taw Entail-put.

COURT Ot, BANKRUPTCY.
Mr. Commiosiomr Holroyd sat to-day, to dispose of two
meetings for choice of assignees. The cues were of no in-
tereld whatever.

THE RECENT Fannags.—A fl►t has teen issued in the
matter of. Coates and Hilyard, American merchants. The
flat wu opened to-day, beiore Mr. Commissioner Holroyd,
for Mr. Commimioner Fane. Mr Cannon is the official
amignee. A fiat was also opened in the matter of Gates,
Bartlett, and Co., of Watling-street, Manchester w►rehouse-
men. Mr. Follett is the official assignee. Mr. Reed is the
solicitor to the flat, which is sent to Mr. Commissioner
Goulburn. The liabilities in both cases are heavy.
London, England, 1847-03-30

MONEY MARIET.

MONDAY Somme.
The funds have been somewhat unaccountably de-
pressed to-day. The first quotations of Consols at 891 to I,
were more favourable than the rates at which the market
left off on Saturday. Those quotations wire not long sus-
tained however ; they declined gradually to 881 to 1, but re-
covered 10 far as to 88/ to 9, at which business closed. Ex-
chequer Bills were down to 1 dis. to 2a. pa. Camels Scrip,
to I dia. A transaction took place in stewed Throw at
881 en die. for the opening. Bank Stock, 205 to a.
This unlooked for depreciation of stock values im ifs see
remarkable, not only because the market was not premed
upon by speculative sale operations of any magnitude, or
beyond the ordinary amount of every day business, but also
from the apparent absence of any special facts, political or
otherwise, which should have an adverse brazing epeeprless,
although rumours were not wasting of the vague and lade-
terminate character usually haurded to account for any
occurrence out of the common course. The fall of corn
prices, moreover, in Mark-lane, should rather have had •
favourable effect upon the funds, which have been ea winch '
influenced and depressed for • considerable period by the
state and the almost continuous rise of prices in
that market. Strangely enough, if not inconsis-
tently, however, the fall on corn was assigned in
some quarters as the sufficing cause for the de-
cline in the funds. For, it was argued, sr the fall of grain
results from eausemive imports, and as those lsrgs, impute
mart be paid for in pit, the consequence will he the eh
enaction of so mei ewe bullion or coin from the Doak of
England, the ohnethe 'Me rate of interest, and • ewes of
restrictive eels& en the ehesdetioo, ending with • pmesed
d,rangensent of the mossy market. Th. we. of Illedc
jeichange)umps precipitately to eseeledoes, it will be tem
It is ,:ot without its point, however, shimmegl rho embalm
far Oo hasty and axaggsraboi. The prise of tosalahli
must nut, ully give way memppliss presently or ewe.
tpialT in emus of deems and the eseesquenoes ISA
supplies in 'Joss would as relieved to doubtless,
though in more weals' dlrßelle like •
balance of trading en=ssemes to be re-elladished by
en expoetation of hen ken mare nearly tor-
responding to the ?alas of the peeleste Teselved.
The trading balsams NOW esentry with the United
Metes is not however &ea bredy assralmemi by dm
mere importation of breed deli, WWI, dos., but Mir wise
London, England, 1847-03-30

The Lord Chief Justice Wilde and Lady Wilde
arrived at Farrance's Hotel, Upper Belgrave-street, yester-
day, from Lewes.
The Marquis of Blandford and a Elect party pro-
ceed, in the course of the week, in his lord4iip's yacht, Fair
Rosamond, on a cruise in the Mediterranean. The noble
marquis and party intend visiting Cora nria and Cadiz. The
Duke of Beautert's cutter, Intrepid, and Lord Rossmore's
schooner, Janette, are being prepared fur ma. blany of the
yachts will visit St. Petersburg this summer, on account of
the Emperor Nicholas having taken to yachting.
Viscount Monorail°, in addition to giving an abate-
ment of 20 per cent. on the acted rent, is supplying his nu-
merous Irish tenantry witlitize seed outs and barley at half
emit.

tie understand that it is the intention of their
Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Candaidire, at the
the roe of the surr.mer, to proceed to Germany, to:viisit their
iilustrious relatives, when the royal duke and duchess will
be accompanied by the Princess Mary.
1410x-raGu llousx.—lt is said that the Duke of
Iluccicuch es ntemplates pulling down the family mansion
at Whitehall, and erecting on its rite a reodei,ce of noble
proportions, and of considerable architectural nimmilicence.
It is said that the works will be commenced early in the
autumn of this year.
The Earl and Countess of Ellesmere returned yes-
terday to Ratchford-house, from a visit to the Archbishop
of York, at Nunsharn-park.
Viscount and Viscountess Combermere are expected
to arrive in Belgravessquare the week after next, from Ceres
bermeresabbey. The Hon. Captain and Mrs. Wellington
Cotton have arrived at Windsor, where the gallant officer is
doing duty with his regiment.
London, England, 1847-03-30

MARCH 27,

Sir F. Kelly, at the ratting of this court this morning,
called one witness more, who spoke to the kind treatment
the testator received at the hands of Mr. Edwards, and
stated further, that she saw the deceased on the day of his
death, when he seemed in full possession of his faculties.
This was the defendants' case.—Mr. Serjeant Tslfourd then
proceeded to comment upon the evidence tendered upon
the part of the defendant; and contended that no reliance
could be placed upon the testimony of the attesting witnesses
to the will, Edwards and Harper. He commented upon the
improbability of the sodden change of purpose in the mind
of the testator ; and urged; that if a change had been deter-
mined upon, he never would have adopted the course stated
here: The learned serjeant then called the professional per-
sons who had prepared and attested the will of September,
many members of the Bather family, amongst them Arch-
deacon Bather, Mr. John Bather, and Rev. Edward Bather,
the object of whose testimony was to show the terms of
affectionate intercourse existing for many years, particularly
up to and after the time of the first will, besides declarations
of the deceased inconsistent with the defendants' case, and
consequently the improbability of any change taking place
in the testator's intentions towards them.—Sir F. Kelly
replied in a speech of close argument, and contended that
the question had now resolved itself into whether the wit-
nesses to the will were guilty of most atrocious perjury and
forgery, or not; they were persons of character, devoid of all
interest, had stood the test of cross-examination, and had
their prepossessions in favour of the Bather family ; their
statements were supported by facto and circumstances.
Mr. Serjeant Oaselee left it to the jury to say aye or no,
was the will a forgery ? The question was not
whether the testator was incompetent, but whether
he put his mark to the will. If he did he bad
a perfect right se to do, although it might be a
source of regret his having held out hopes to the Bather
family and then disappointed them. On the one side there
were facts, on the other side probabilities; he contrasted the
evidence on both sides, end left the case to the jury to deter-
mine.—The jury retired, and in a few minutes returned with
a verdict for the defendants. The announcement was re-
ceived by the assembled crowd inside and outside the court
with deafening shouts.
The ease did net terminate until ten o'clock, haying lasted
nearly 26 lours.
London, England, 1847-12-16

SHIPPING.

MAIL/ AMUTBD.—Dublin, 3 ; Waterford, 2 ; Denagbadee,
1; French, 1; Flanders, 1.
LONDON, Dec. 18.—Wind this day at noon, 8.8. E., light
breeze, and cloudy.
DEAL, Dec. 15.—S. to S.S.W., fresh.—Arrived : Lapan,
Batavia ; Zephyr, Demerara ; Margaret Evans, New York.
Sailed: Sobreon, Sydney, N.S.W. Put back: Marlborough,
Jamaica. Arrived: Medona, and Coaxer, Jamaica; King
Alfred, Smyrna. Victoria, for Marseilles, remains, witk
several of the outward bound. The John Pink, from Lon.
don to Jamaica, got on the Maio last night, near Walmer
Castle, and was assisted off by a boat's crew, with law of
anchor and chain, and remains.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 15.—S. to B.B.W.—Arrived: Fortes.
cue, Madras. Sailed : Tropic, Jamaica.
Ctvun.—Put back: liaquimaux, l'orto Rico; Grange,
New York.

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TENBT, Dec. It—Arrived : Ocean Qaeen, Minunichi.
DUNDZE, Dec. 14.—S.E.—sailed: 10th, Helena, New
York.

Coact, Dec. 13.—5., strong.—Arrived: Rate Kearn,
Jamaica, and not from Barbadoes, as yesterday reported;
Matchless, Honduras; Nestor, Quebec.
Stroaanam, Dec. 14.—Arrived: Nancy, Quebec.
CARDIFF, Dee. 13.—Arrived: Sarah Millage, Quebec.
RIADCAR, Dec. 14.—The Emma de Rosalie, Sunderland to
Nantes, ran on shore near Skiningrove this morning, in •
sinking state; crew and psrt of materiels raved; vessel
likely to become a wreck.
BatirroL, Dec. 15.—The Triumph, Leghorn to this port,
put into Taunton on the 23rd ult., leaky, and ton of bul-
warks, in a gale ; would discharge.
FALMOUTH, Dee. 14.—5., strong gale, thick weather, and
heavy rain.—Arrived : Sarah, Fond' ; Sultana, Galan ;
Flanders, Ibrail. Sailed: Gordon Rebow, Terceira. Put
in : Dateline, from Liverpool, to Lisbon, lost bulwarks, etc. ;
Prosperitas, from Ulenborg to Marseilles with damage;
Kantor, from Newcastle to Leghorn. The Seagull is yet de-
tained.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 16.—Arrived : Fortesene, Madras, for
London (sailed Aug. 18, St. Helena Oct. 19) ; Persia, Cape
and Ceylon; Comet, for Madeira; Charlotte, from Antwerp,
for Pernambuco. Put back : Tropic, JAIDAIIMI.
Jinular, Deo. 14.—The schooner Atlas, of Southampton,
has sunk at the entrance of Begueville, on the cant of '
France.
BT. lize, Dec. 13.—A ship of about 1,000 tons was seen
on her beams ends, 10th last., about sin mile* B.E. of Cape
Clear.
London, England, 1847-12-16

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LAW INTELLIGENCE.—THIS DAT.
SHERIFF'S COURT.
Penne air. Under Sherif Demean.
Porrox e. WIIITZSIDS.—FALI3E lIIPKI6ONMENT, _
WWI an action to recover damage. for false impri.onment.
The defendant allowed judgment to go by default. Mr.
Perry stated the cue. The plaintiff was lately butler to
Lord Morpeth, and previously to Sir George Wombwell.
Defendant u a watchmaker, in Davis street, Berkeley-
square. In the morning of the 29th Jane last, plain.
tiff mu waiting for a friend in Idountsstreet, when-
defendant gave him into custody on suspicion a
stealing a gold watch, &c., of the value of 22 guineas..
Plaintiff was locked up in the polite-station all night, bat on
being taken before the magistritee the next morning, defend-'
ant said when he got home at 12 o'clock at night, he found
the we ch in the aide-pocket of his coat, instead of his waist.
coat. He did not give any information of kis discovery, so
that no hail could be taken for plaintiff. On the part of the'
plaintiff, it was alleged that he waa waiting for the valet
of Sir Harry Smith, who could not be called, aa he had
gone with Sir Harry to the Cape of Good Hope; that
defendant passed with a woman named Phillips, and shortly
after he returned and gave both of them into custody. The
only evidence given by the defendant before the magistrates
was, that the female prisoner pushed against him, ani he
suspected her of robbing bins, and atterwartis saw her speak-
ing to plaictiff in the street Plaintiff, on being charged,
gave his proper address, and the inspector ascertained that
he bore a good character.—The jury, after a short consults.
tion, gave a verdict for 501.

.-Thi.
London, England, 1847-12-16

LITBRA 7 (IRE.

LANMAN'S ANGLER IN CANADA.—Sir,—WiII you
do me the favour to contradict In your columns a statement
made by a critic in the IVeekly Chrottick of this day, which
is calculated to be injurious. In a notice of Mr. Lanman's
" Adventures of an Angla in Canada," &c., the writer,
calls the publication in question en American reprint. As
this statement is likely to mislead, and induce some unscru-
pulous persons to reprint the work, I beg to state that it is
an English copyright, being now first printed, and from the
original manuscript, by me.—l am, dte., RICHARD BENTLIT
8, New Burlington-street, Dee. 11.
London, England, 1847-12-16

IRELAND.

Dusult, Dec. 14.
Ramoar here fills up the vacancies u follows : Mr.
Moore to be the new dodge ; Mr. Monahan attorney,
and Mr. Hatchel solicitor-general ; with Mr. Baldwin
as adviainngg counsel to the chief secretary. It makes the
ohairmaneki of Loath vacant by the latter appoint-
ment, and fills it with Mr. Chu. Granby Burke, brother
to Sir Thomas, member for Galway, and lately a
competitor with Mr. Gorges. It by no means folWira

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that the appointment of Mr. Baldwin should be at-
tended with the consequence described—neither, in
that event, is the success of Mr. Burke so certain. As
to Mr. Ba/dwin's fitness for the new office, there is no
question.
Mr. Fitzstephen French's bill for the completion of
the unfinished public works has been much canvassed
by the landed proprietors in Ireland. Opinion does
not appear to run very strongly in its favour. The
objections are twofold. First, that it excludes un-
finished works on which the sum originally presented
for has been expended—an exclusion which would
leave some of the most useful undertakings in their
present imperfect state; and, secondly, the mode of
raising the funds. The objectors say, with some
reason, that no person would lend his money at 5 per
cent. on the mere security of the rate, even supposing
that there was money in the country to be lent for
the purpose. The roads will never be completed by
such an expectation.
The Rev. Mr. Sheehan, in a letter to the Clare
Journal, gives a lamentable account of the state of
the poor in parts of that county. He states particular
instances of starvation, with names and dates. That
there is great destitution along the sea-coast of Clare
is very certain; but it is Equally certain that the law
of relief is not worked there with the same effect as in
other districts. What a vast difference between the
condition of the people this season and the corre-
sponding season of last year! With all its heavy
drawbacks, the poor law has immensely contributed
to the preservation of human life. In fact, no well
authenticated instance of starvation has appeared
since its operation, however imperfect the mode of
relief.
London, England, 1847-09-06

THE EXPRESS, MONDAY

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INDIA MAIL—The Tagus, Captain Wilson, arrived
at Southampton yesterday afternoon, with the Southampton
portion of the India mail, under the charge of Lieut. Wil-
son, R.N., Admiralty agent. The Tagus left Malta on the
24th ult., and Gibraltar on the 29th.
FRENCH OCEAN SfEAMERS.—The Philadelphia
arrived at Cherbourg on the morning of the lit inst., is 16
days, from New York. Her dates, as our readers are aware,
are the same as those brought by the Hibernia. The Uoion,
of the same line, sailed for New York on the 30th ult., with
a full cargo, and a great number of passengers.
London, England, 1847-09-06

COLONIAL MARKETS.

JAMAICA, AV°. 7.—FLotit.— A further decline has
occurred in the price of this article Anne our last issue, holders having
been forced to yield to misting circumstances. The transactions have
extended to reheat GO barrels new Baltimore, at 365.; 1,200 barrels
New Orleans 'in two Wade of 300 and 904 barrels each), at 32a.; and
600 barrels New Orleans, also (a small lotal, at 34a. to 365. per bar.
rel. In addition to these sales, a large parcel of Philadelphia, not all
superfine was moved at Nis. and 33e. ; and some smaller iota of old
importations, previous to the sale of the new ltsltimore it 360, at the
last-named figure. Prices havisr since become merely nominal, the
demand bait now again alackm•&
Mitak has also receded, 235. having been submitted to far
some mall parcel.. A lot of 290 barrels, rather coarse, ban been dip.
pored of at Us. Ode OWL The dock continues very heavy, and de.
mend light.
(31.—We have not heard of any transactions in this
article. The supply of both Past India and Carolina sorts is light.
Banon.—Watson's Crackers and Pilot Bread are taken at
Is; tke former are wanted, but there in a fair supply of the latex.
A small rodeo( Navy. of the Mate brand, has been nude at 245. pm
barrel, which is considered to be • full rate.
BUTTER.—The supply of this article is exceedingly
light—the market being bare of Irish, and but ill mrmlied with other
sorts. The demand, however, I. only moderate, the consumption
being in • great rearm restricted by the hark rates asked; the last
paroel of Irish was moved at 13,1. 120 kegs Nova Scotia were taken at
13d., as werealna 50 kegs United States at the !AMC figure, and a
larger peed of 153 kegs of the latter description at • decline of id.
per lb.
Soar.—The only wholesale transaction which has reached
ne la that of 2 sale of 1,000 boxes of Steele's 4Sibs. feather, at 12s. fd.
per box.
Ponk.—Prime remains at oar last quotation (78a.), at
which rate 300 hirer's bare changed hoods. The consumption an.
pears to be much affected by the high price of the article. Mesa is
BEEF.—Americsn his declined considerably, 02s. per half
barrel being now submitted to for small parcels. The stock la ample.
Tortoor.s.-100 half barrels American pigs' have changed
hands, at Me. per half barrel.
Hons.—Lancashire may he quoted at 9id. to 10d. • 'rids
at 91. ; and American at lel. to gal. per lb. The inipply, for lid; period
of the year, is ample.
Crease is scarce.
.—.. ' • '

Coam.—The arrivals of South American continue to some
extent. This description does not command more than 4s. per bushel.
Roo.—Small parcels are moved at 4s. to 4s. 3d. per gallon,
for proof, 21s.
SUGAR—Ranges from 18s. to 225. per 100 lbs.
Fantours.—The demand has not bean so eager since the
let August. not. ithstanding that a larger quantity of produce yet re.
rosins on hood. The exceedingly low rates at whkla sugar is being
sold in England have tended considerably to check the desire to ex-
port. Freights for sugar may be quoted at 4s. 641. per cwt, sad rum
4d. to 6d. per plion.
London, England, 1847-10-23

their enormous surplus to alleviate the misery of our fever-
stricken poor At this moment medical men, poor-law offi-
cers, and teachers of charity schools in this city, are engaged
in a service more perilous than that of the forlorn hope at
sieges. We speak from a knowledge of the facts, without
any exaggeration whatever. As for the patients themselyee,
they often squat in closes and on stairs ; any observant person
may easily distinguish feeble convalescents roving about. We
know ol one poor wretch, half dead with disease and hunger,
falling senseless in one of the moat public streets in the
southern districts ; and we sew on George the Fourth-
bridge, a few days ago, a man in the height of typhus, led
along with the utmost difficulty, and inch by inch, between
two policemen, holding the tips of his fingers at the full
length of his and their arms, doubtless front a natural fear
ibr themselves and families!. Indeed the contagion has out-
run all ordinary modes of relief, and the inhabitants must
prepare for additional rates, possibly upwards of 1,0001. addi-
tional on the city parish alone, even pinching to the utter-
most. Now, let it be remembered that the present excessive
disease is emphatically the famine fever ; literally it is the
consequence of the rot. Undoubtedly. a luge number of our
pauper patients are Highlanders, debilitated by it, and driven
hither for refuge. In such circumstances as these the High-
land Relief Board refuse us a sixpence of our own subecrip-
tions, subscribed to mitigate this very famine, of which this
fever is a direct consequence.— IVerSty Register.
TWENTY PERSONS SUPPORED TO BE
the commencement of harvest, a considerable party of
themes*, principally women, have been employed on the
farm of Cuichoich, Grantown, Inverness-shire, who, with
the regular servants, amount to twenty in number, and are
victualled and lodged in the house. On Tuesday, at two
o'clock, the party dined on sowens and milk and bread—
their wonted fare—some in the house, and some in the field,
where they were at work ; and in the course of a couple of
hours thereafter, every one of them was seized with illness,
severe pains in the stomach and intestines, accompanied
by retching and purging, and a burning heat—in
fact, by ail the usual symptoms attending poison. By night-
fall their condition became worse, and medical assistance was
obtained, but by this time many of the women were in a
deplorable state—some of them delirious. Towards morning
they gradually recovered, and are now out of danger. The
Procurator-Fiscal was promptly on the spot, and investigated
the circumstances, but as yet no clue has been discovered to
the origin of this serious affair.
SCOTCH TRADE IN FOREIGN SPIRIT6.—To 'how the
I operation of the act, Vic. 10, 23, as interpreted by the autho•
cities, it may be stated that an order for brandy was received
the other day from s distinguished member of the late cabi-
net, by a house in Edinburgh, but it could not be executed
lin consequence of the terms of the act of parliament.
London, England, 1847-12-11

SCOTLAND.

EDINBURGH, Dec. 9.
An attempt is being made by some extreme liberals
to induce Mr. Roebuck to stand against Mr. Cowan;
but it is not likely that Mr. Roebuck will consent,
and more unlikely that he will be successful, should
he agree to come forward.
Who are the opponents of sanitary progress ? Let
the following extract from the proceedings of the
visitors of the Dundee Board of Health answer :
The viaitors dated, that in the majority of instance+ they bad been
' well received by the [manta, who bad already give° evidence of their
willingnew in many mere to go along with them: but when they son
the Seedier* or factor., they were often wet with etaky took., and
*Wader thrown in WO way. In one baby locality, the factor of
eV properly, on being spoken to about some of the nuiaancee, rid
liserigere watt enenytt.
The
mortality in Perth is rather decreasing, and
not without need. Ninety-one deaths in sixteen
days, in a town of twenty thousand inhabitants, is a
frightful mortality. The cholera did not devastate
the fair city in anything like this proportion.
London, England, 1847-12-11

IG, DECEMBER 11, 1847.

PARLIAMENTARY PAPER.
PIJBLIC WORKS IN IRELAND BILL.—Mr. French
and air Robert Fergoeon have introduced into the
Home of Commons a bill to facilitate the completion,
in certain cases, of public works in Ireland. After
reciting the 9 and 10 of Viet., c. 107, it proposes to
enact that upon report by the county surveyor to • special
presentment sessions, held for ax y barony or half-barony of
any works commenced under the above act, and remaining
unfinished, the minions will decide whether such works ought
or ought not to be completed. If the decision is in the
affirmative, the county surveyor is to prepare tenders. The
cost for completing such works to be raised by instalments
not exceeding twenty in number, with interest, at the rate of
five per cent. per annum, to be levied off the respective
baronies or halt-baronies within which the works shall be
situstcd; provided that the amount to be presthted in any
case do not exceed the unexpended balance of the amount au-
thorised to be applied to the execution of such work by the
Lords of the Treasury under the former act. A schedule of
the works is to be submitted to the Lora-Lieutenant,
without whose consent they must not be taken. On
receiving the surveyor's estimate, form of tender, maps,
plans, &c., of the intended °pentane, the secretary of the
grand jury shall prepare a form of tender fur the execution
of the proposed works, with which he shall supply any ap-
plicant for a charge not exceeding 6d. The tenders on being
delivered are to be sealed. Party or parties whose tenders are
accepted to find two sufficient securities for the due perform-
ance of the contrast. The lowest tender to be accepted. If
none is offered, the works are to be given in charge to the
county surveyor. The secretary of the grand jury for each
county, on receiving the approval of the Lord-Lieutenant for
any public work, shall certify the amount required ; and
should the grand jury fail to present for the required
amount, the SUM is to be raised by compulsory assessment ;
and, for expedition sake, the treasurer of the county may be
authorised by the Lord-Lieutenant to borrow money on the
security of the rate. Advances may be paid to contractors in
certain cues, providing they do not exceed in amount three-
fourths of the eat of the works. When finished, county
surveyors to certify the same, which certificate will he the
warrant to the treasurer to pay the contractors.
London, England, 1847-12-11

PALACE COURT.
Before Brent Brent, Esq.

. .
AOTE e. GILLII7OHAM.—How TO TAKE UP A BlLL.—in
this case an action had been brought to recover 181. 17s. 6d.,
and a verdict given for the defendant.--The plaintiff is a
corn-merchant, of Tottenham-courtroad, and defendant a
veterinary surgeon, living at Pimlico. The sum sought to
be recovered was ter hay and corn. The goods, when sent,
were accompanied by • bill at three menthe, for defendant's
acceptance. The bill was not returned, although &option.
tions were made for it, and an action was brought for the
amount. As soon as defendant was served with notice he
called en plaintiff and on his solicitor, offering to pay the
debt by instalments of so trivial an amount that the propo-
eal was not accepted. At the trial defendant pleaded pay-
ment, and produced the mining bill, accepted sad honoured,
alleging that it had been mislaid. In support of this defence
a wetness named Jones, who stated himself to be a clerk in
defendant's employ, swore to having taken the bill
to Mr. Ante after It had been accepted by his
master, and that when it became due • person
giving the name of Davie presented it, and that he
(Jones), by the direction of defendant, paid it. It had been
Int until within a few days of going to trial.—A person
named Rickets (who was stated to have been employed at
defendant's premises) deposed to seeing Jones pay the bill.
These witnesses gave their evidence in a very unsatisfactory
manner, and prevaricated upon eons-examination. The
jury found for the defendant —Application was now made
for a new trial, on the grounds of surprise ; and that the
defence was • fraud and conspiracy, supported by perjury,
to avoid payment. Affidavits were read, proving that Jones
bad never been in Gillingham's service, and that he
brought back the bill, as could be proved by Mr. Aste's
clerks. Furthermore, that he was not kaown at the address
he gave ; that no such porno as Rickets was to be found at
his said place of abode ; that a witness examined at the
trial, named Spicier who bad been the chief person in get-
ting up the definer, wee wholly unworthy of credit,
henna in a can (tuttanaectett with the present one)

suborned a witness to commit perjury, which &th-
at:ion Spicer in his counter affidavit did not deny ; and,
7, that the defendant was not in cireunuitances to pay
the bill at the time he alleged he did.—The learned Judge
said he did not see that any benefit would arise if he granted
a new trial, as they. must have the same cue and defence
without fresh evidence, the whole of the above-named facts
having been fully gone into on oath before a jury. The only
evidence that could set :be matter at rest would be that of
the plaintiff, to prove that neither he, nor any one authorised
by him, had received the bill when accepted, or the payment,
as sworn to ; but the civil law not permitting a p.tantiff to
prove his own cue, he could not appear as • witness. He
did not hesitate to say there had been perjury in the case,
and the only remedy the plaintiff had was by prosecuting
thous who had so committed themselves by • criminal indict-
ment.—Rule refused.
London, England, 1847-12-11

MILITARY.

AUGMENTATION OF THE ROTA', ARTILLIRT.—An order
Ls been remixed at Woolwich for the iOnnatiOn In lannary next of
an widillonal company to nett of the 10 bettalkes of the Royal
Artilkry, and another company will be added in April next, which
will raise the exength of this brancb of the mortice to ten companies
to seek hattalkin, the Fame amber as doting the I. ar eetablahmeat.
London, England, 1847-12-11

COURT OF EXCHEQUER.

811 P. Pollock, C:13., and a Common Jar),

THE BUSINESS OP TUB Covet for these sittings cannot
possibly be half disposed of before their termination, which
will be on the 23d inst. The entry contains 206 mune, of
which 96 are remanets, and about 60 for trial by special
' juries.
LAW E. DODD.—THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OP DUST
CONTRACTORS.—Mr. Humfray Q.C., and Mr. Miller, were
the plaintiff's counsel. Mr. Godern, CC., and Mr. Peters-
dorff, for the defendant—Thu was an action for false im-
prisonment, to which several pleas were pleaded. It appeared
the plaintiff was • working brase-founder and in the employ-
ment of • Mrs. Callow, a metal refiner, whose business it
also was buy the refuse of brass foundries. On the 13th
of November, 1846, as the plaintiff was in the act of remov-
ing refuse or rubbish of that description (which is techni-
cally called " wash-dirt ") from the premises of Mr.
Ellis, • brass-founder at Houndsditch, a servant of
the defendant, who was • dust contractor, ordered
him to desist, and claimed the rubbish. The plaintiff, on
refusing, was given into custody ; his hone and cast were
also taken, and he was compelled to appear before the Lord
Mayor, charged with having infringed the Metropolitan
Police Act. It appeared on the investigation at the Mansion
House that a certain sum had been paid for the refuse in
question, and that persons who purchased it were in the
habit of washing ft for the purpose of extracting particles of
metal, which it frequently contained in Duch quantities as to
prove remunerative to the speculators. The Lord Mayor
was of opinion that the substance in question did not fall
within the Police Act ; that it was not such an article as the
defendant could properly claim, and the charge was there-
fore dismisir,d. The present action was the result of his
lordship's decision.—The Lord Chief Baron was also of opi-
nion that the rubbish which the plaintiff was removing when
given into custody was not within the meaning of the act upon
which the defendant relied.—A verdict was entered for the
plaintiff. Damage', 405., subject to move upon several ob-
jections reserved.
London, England, 1847-01-05

CLERICAL,

Waus.—A nova TRATEIIbt has lately been Introduced into Treve.
thin Church, under the eiosction or the Bialiop of the Diocese. A
Baptistry—mm=6W, 8 ft. by 3 ft. 6 in., and 4 ft. dory, has been
placed a ear the south door, wherein It is intended, shoat any per-
wn—and In this district there are many such —having conscienhoue
objections to the sacrament of Dilution be sprinkling, to perform the
ceremony by Immersion.—thrdif Goordioa.
A sterns° won appointed to take place yesterday at the Cardiff
Schools, Crockherbtimrn, for the purpose of "appointing a committee
from the Loy-stitmcribers to co-operate with the Chapter " for the
restoration of Llandaff Cathedral.
lertaiso.—The BCC. J. NI. 11. Strangwaya has been liornmd by
the Lard Bishop of Kilmore, Elphln, an•t Ardagli, to the curacy of
Killashee, in the dioceseof
Aa Ouoissrum will be held by the Bishop of Cashel, at Water-
ton!. on Sunday the 111th of January.
Trio Drag AND cum..' of Christ Church, Limerick, hare elected
the Nee. R. Barton, rector of St. George's, to perform the duties of
precentor, la the room of the late Archdeacon ItlonselL
Arrodiriessm.- The lion. and Iter. A. Savill, MA., of Trin. Col.,
Cam., to Great Ashby V., !Advt., dio. Prterb., value 1381. ; patron,
tire Ektri of Ayiesford ; vacant by the death of the Rev. J. Milem.
%%teasel rs.—Bedfoni Chapel. Exeter. by the resignation of the Rev.
J. Eashdall ; value, 138/. Dultinfleld, P.C., need Stockport, dio.
Cheater, value 186 L, vacant by the promotion of the Rev. G. Cuthbert.
London, England, 1847-01-05

Liverpool, Ss. to 10s. 61. Price of extra pale Soap. nett
price, exclusive of chests, freights, &c., London. 52c. ; Liver.
pool, 535. in two months. slottleil, London, 525. to 545. ;
Liverpool, 535. in two months.

TOBACCO.

LONDON, JAN. I.—The business of last month was
very lair for the of year, about 1,000 hhile. haling
bsea sold, 301 being Kentucky Leaf, at I,fd to 41el. For
Kentucky strips the top price is 5d., except fur something
vary eoloury, for which rather more might be obtained.—
. Negrohead end Cavendish have maintained their station very
firmly, and the business done in them his been of the ave.
rage extent.—Cuba and Havana : The imports have much
exceeded the deliveries ; but the Havana having been of a
much better character this year than for two or three pre-
vious, prices have been well supported the whole year, and
leaks effected wish great promptness. The very high prices
of Yara naturally brought forward large supplies, and sales
became very difficult at anything like the rates asked :
a forced sale also of a large parcel at very
low rates, entirely stopped all possibility of effecting
sales except at a ruinous sacrifice, and the markt than recovered
but very slightly since then.— Cigars : The imports have been
large, and prices given way considerably for all sorts. Ma-
nilla Cheroots are also at a price very much under our quo-
tations at this date la..t year.—Columbian : The importshave
again been very small, and the stock has considerable de-
creased during the year; and prices ranged very Ligh till
the last two months, when s-rong symptoms of weakness
were apparent, as our present consumption being only one-
third of its fanner amount, a renewal of the imports to any-
thing like the formerextent would swamp the market, unless,
by a return to old prices, a return can be made to the old
demard. About 900 bales just arrived, not included in the
stocks.—Brasil has been the most unfortunate in its results
to the importers of all the Cigar Tobaccos, so we predicted
it would be when we saw the quality and heard the coat;
and, unfortunately, the bad effects are not at an end, as the
consumption is much reduced from the wretched qualityofmost
of this 3 care imports. The hulk of the stock loss been panted
with by the importers at a terrible loss; but much of it is still
for sale, we fear with a very had chance of a profitable read%
especially as we understau I the crop of last year, which will
arrive in a few months, is of a much better character. The
flat, which sold readily at 12.1. to 11d., when of good quality,
is now reduced to 6d. and 7el so bad is the bulk of the
London, England, 1847-01-05

last week's quotations fu:l 3d. per bushel, the lees', ss. 3d. to
tss. 4d. per 4.516 e. Oatmeal, •2s. per load higher, prime, 61s.
to 53a. per 2401b5.

lIICIIMOND, YORKSHIRE, J.V4. 2.—A good supply
of gr.do, and Wheat sold from is. to 9s. 3d. Oats, 3s. to
4s. 6d. Barley, 4a. 3d. to 4s. 91. Beans, Lt. 3d. to Gs. per
bushel.

SAFFRON WALDEN, JAN. 2. Mors Wheat at
market, and business done was at 3s. to 44 per qr. advancer
upon last wee k's priors. Barley in very 'Aunty supply for
the season, and 4.. to l's. per qr. dearer. Oats and Brans.»
Is., and Peas 24. per qr dearer.

SEIREWSBCRT, JAN. 2.—There was a good attend-
ance at thi. day's market, and a large businesa done. Wheat,
7.. 61. to Bs. Bd. fluky, ss. Id. to ss. 9d. Oats, 3.. Co 4s.
per imp. bushel.

YAMIOUTII. it 2.—We have but a abort supply
of all grain. 11.gher prices arc inked for Wheat. and 20. to
3.. per qr. advance obtained. Karl yin very short supply,
and very high prams are dcmanded for that article, and what
sales w,re made were about 3.. per qr. over last weak's
prices. Scareely a sample of Beano or Peas at market.
Oat. fully as dear. Currency as under: White Wheat, NC
to 78s. ; red, Sae. to 74a.; extra, 76a. Barley, 625. to 506.
Beans, 50.. to 52.. Peas, 48s. to 500. Oats, 28a. to 31s.

LIMERICK, JAN. 2.—thily :.:03 barrels Wheat at
market today; to 2.. 4d. psr stone paia ; to fact, the
consumption of this city and neighbourhood is wholly de-
pending for supplies from importation, or the small stocks in
hand, now rapidly diminishing. Priee of manufactured
stuffs maintain iht it high sates, which are already beyond
Vie wage, of the working elarof to ply for in sufficient
qu entity. Oats sold freely at 184 d. per stone, and but little
appearing.