The Express.
London, England, 1848-06-08 00:00:00

MEETING AT WAKEFIELD.

On Monday evening a very numerous meeting,con-
ventd in pursuance of a requisition presented to the Mayor,
was held in the Music Saloon, Wakefield, for the purpose
of considering the propriety of petitioning parliament in fa-
vour of Mr. Hume's motion for the proposed measures of
reform. Mr. G. W. Harrison, the mayor, presided. The
first resolution, expressive of the general approval by the
meeting of Mr. Hume's proposed measures, was moved by
Mr. Charles Marsh, seconded by Mr. J. J. Horner, and car
ried unanimcusly. The Rev. li. Higginson (unitarian mi-
nister) proposed a resolution condemnatory of the present
system of taxation, ax falling ire a proportionate de-
gree with greater severity on the middle and working
classes, and declaring it to be the opinion of the meeting that
it was the interest of those classes to ptoteet themselves
against such injustice, and mere especially as many millions
of the revenue so raised are expended In a way neither to
the service nor the honour of the country —Mr. G. Wilson
seconded the motion, which was carried unnnimously.—Mr.
Councillor J. Horner moved, and Mr. W. T. Lamb seconded,
the next resolution, which stated that in the opinion of the
meeting the injustce complained of resulted horn the fact
that the Howe of Commons does not represent the people,
and the meetinv, therefore, rejoiced that it was the intent-
tMn of Mr. Hume to propose important means for
amending the representation of the people, and that
any reform of the House of Commons which falls
short of universal suffrage will be incomplete, and to the ex-
cluded classes unsatisfactory. This resolution was carried
after a 61iFht discussion, which led to the introduction of
the expression in favour of universal suffrage. We ought
to state that a considerable number of chartists were present,
but up to this point offered no oppo ition to the proceedings.
The next resolution, however, was strongly opposed. It
was moved by Mr. H. Lee and seconded by Mr. C. Todd,
and stated that fur the protection of the voter, together with
the prevention of bribery and intimidation, and to obviate
all undue local influence, the meeting was of opinion that
the duration of parliaments should be materially shortened—
that votes should be taken by ballot, and that some plan
should be adopted for the equalisation of electoral districts.
An amendment was proposed by Mr. J. Hampshire, and
seconded by Mr. J. Exley, that in order to give effect to
the resolution last proposed the other five points of the
people's charter, namely, vote by ballot, annual parliaments,
equal electoral districts, no property qualification, and pay-
ment of members, should be added —After some remarks
by the Chairman, the Rev. E. Higginson, and others, the
amendment was put, and carried by a very large majority
A petition founded on this amendment was afterwards
moved and adopted, and the meeting separated about half
-
past eleven.

APPREHENSION or ER—NEsT JONES.—The morning
paper which of all others is erroneously supposed to contain
correct information—the Times—announced to the world
yesterday before breakfast that Ernest Jones and another
notorious chartist had been arrested. Unless it were possible
to be guilty of truth before the facts the Times was wrong,
for at tee time that statement was penned Jones was at
large and mast likely at that very time holding forth to a
CONVOCATION OF THE CLERGY.—We are informed numerous audience in the City Hall, Manchester, directing a
that her Majesty has appointed Saturday, the 17th instant, furious tirade of abuse at the ministry, to the effect that if
at three o'clock, to receive the address of the convocation of he and others were transported it would only be to fetch
the bishops and clergy of the province of Canterbury, at Mitchel, together with Frost, Williams, and Jones, back in
Buckingham Palace. The members of the convocation will triumph, in order that Lord John Rus-ell or Lord Palmer
ass, table at Jerusalem Chamber, Westminster, at a quarter icon might be sent to occupy their niece'. At the time the
before two. statement was printed it was false; for up to about nine o'clock
THE CHARTISTS AND ARREST OF SOME OF THEIR yesterday morning Jones was quietly indulging in
ORATORS.—Ernest Jones, Williams' Fussel, and Sharp, the comforts of a feather-bed at one of the first
were arrested yesterday, and—as will be seen by our police hotels in Manchester. It is note true, however, that
report—were examined at Bow-street, ortlred to find hail, he is in custody. Inspector Haynes, a metropolitan
and meanwhile lodged in Newstate. The full effect of this officer of police, arrived in Manchester during the night,
decisive measure app. are to have been shown in the preserve- with a warrant granted at Bowatreet, by Mr. Jardine, and
tion of the public peace. Last night Clerkenwell-green, obtaining the assistance of Mr. Beswick, chief superintendent
which, for the previous fortnight, has been in a state of con- of the Manchester police, yesterday morning, they went to
stant agitation, from the frequent meetings of the chartists, the Mosley Arms Hotel, a few minutes after nine o'clock,
assumed its usual appearance. During the evening there and awoke Mr. Jones to take his place in the 9.50 a.m. train
were but six policemen on duty, and who had only to patrol for London. It was stated that the information on which
the locality. A large body of the 0 division, however, were the warrant was granted had reference to the seditious lan-
at the station in the Sagiugge- wells-road. in readiness, lest gnage ho had uttered at the Bethnal-green meeting. He is
their services should have been required, and who attended said to have exhibited no slight degree of trepidation when
there as early as seven o'clock in the evening. The usual the mission of the oaken was announced to him. He was
places of rendezvous of the chartist leaders at Farringdon hurried off without even getting his breakfast.
Hall, the National Hall, the institution in the Blackfnars• COMMITTAL OF RIOTERS FROM MANCHESTER.—
road, &c., were entirely deserted. After the termination of
the procedings at Bow-street, at which there was a nu- The examination of the parties charged with being implicated
in the Mitchel riots at Manchester, mentioned in the Daily
mantis attendance of the friends of the prisoners, these pro- News of yesterday, terminated about six o'clock on Tuesday
ceeded to their several lodges, evidently much disconcerted evening in the committal of fire of them—Flynn, Downey,
as to the course that should be adopted under the existing Mooney, Birch, and Gun, for trial at the next Liverpool
circumstances. It is expected that, in consequence of the Assizes. Four others were held to bail to keep the peace.
determined steps of the government, the demonstration From what wa a said by the chairman of the magis-
intended for Whit Monday will not be carried into effect. traces it is probable that they will be indicted,
ALLEGED UNCALLED FOR VIOLENCE OF THE POLICE amongst other things, for a conspiracy to bring
ON SUNDAY NIOUT.—A meeting has been called for this about a breach of the peace by force of arms. It was proved
evening, to be held in Bishop Boner's Fields, Bethnal- by a policeman that Flynn had told a meeting on the 4th
grftn, for the purpose of considering how far the police were ult. that the time had come when something must be done,
justified in using the violence they did on Sunday night in and be advised the people to procure and use arms, and re-
dispersing the persons collected in the above fields. From a commended a procession to be formed to perambulate the
communication which has been fonearded to the Secretary town, and seek assistance from the shopkeepers, advising
of State it appears that several i'shabitant householders of them where nothing was given to take. If the policemen
the pariah, who repudiate beivg in the slightest way con- interrupted them he advised them to fight. I ly-nn and
neCted with the ehertietei hr ppened to be Injured by the Downey were charged with being the leader. of persona

bearing arms at the riotous demonstration of Wednesday
week, and the other three connected with them were charged
with bearing arms on that eccasien. The prisoner • had pro.
feseional iesie.auce, and the magistrates were inked if hail
would bra taken. They replied that Cur ,nn.. in 251.
each would be taken fur the appearance of either Flynn or
Downey at the assizes, and that three et.retitA of 201. each
would be accepted for the other pile.. r. Tn. i ail was
not fief coining, and the prisoners were r move.. b) railway
to Kirkdale ['Fleas the same evening.
BART'S, IRLAM, AND HIGGISSON.— Ytstrrdav the
last examination of the aflaira •1 this estate took , lace 'before
Mr. Serj.ant Ludlow, in the Liverpool Datr.ct Court of
1 Bankruptcy. Several debts havin4 been proved, Air. J
than Higgin.on was examined at tou•iderable lenath by Mr.
Lowndes, solicitor. In the balivice sheet the les., and
ponies of the coecern from the let Jan., 1813, to Nor., 1847,
are set dawn at 443,2971. 9.. the profits at 218,616/ ,
an actual deficit of 224,6411. llr. Ilinginwan wired thee in
1813 there was a net profit of 8.2561.; in 1814, • loss of
8,2051.; iu 184.5, a profit of 3,3991. ; in 1846, a profit of
24,5751.; in 1817. a loss of 31,9861. The depreciation of
property was to the event of 189,3241 - with bat debts,
9,3011. The examination, which was c'hi.fly milked to
sonic private coniniercal transactions in which 'dr. fligain.
eon ot. l.ie own account had been engaged, was adpurneel till
Wedneaday

TIM BILKENMEAD DOCK CONDIIsSIONEIIs. —Yes-
terday the usual monthly meeting of this boil) woo held,
Mr. John Laird in the chair. There was a v.ry numerous
attendance, seven or eight of tho newly-elect.d members
being present. The business was of a miscrllaceous and
generally unimportant character. The cqpy of on amended
bill (transfer of trust, &c ) wit submitted, an I a c .mmittea
was appointed to consider its provisions and ecru it through,
first reporting to the board on the subject, at an adjourned
meeting, to be held on Friday next
_STAFFORD,IIIItE.

THE BOILER EXI`LO:.ION NEAR DeDLelf.—The
inquest upon the bodies of the ten men who 1 e. :heir :lees
by she explosion of an engine-boil r at the Hut's bill works,
(pertimears of which appeared in the Daily News on Mon-
day; eanmenced on Tuesday at Hart'shili, witich is shout
halt-way IR tweun Dudley and Stourbridge. The e crurn nee
having mused much excitement throughout •ho dialect,
great nuueuers of persona attended the inveatigateon. Mr.
Fellows, solicitor, of Dudley, and Mr. Comer, attended on
behalf of Mr. Jefferies, the proprietor of the works The first
whams examined was Edward Rowley, au ironroller,
who hel been employed at the works since December,
1816. lie stated that the boiler which exploded was made
by Mr. If. .hert Gardiner, of West Bromwich ; that it" ran
out" before it began to work ; and the manufacturer having
been Wormed by Mr. Jefferieg of this circumstance, he
sent hi, men to put it in repair; in a short time,
reves., r, •he boiler again ran out, and then
Mr. Galli ar said it was the fault o f the mere.
at the works. A man named Page (note in custody) had
been engineer from the time the boiler was put up, and at-
tended to it and the other every alternate week Jo:4Th
',Leigh y, en engineer under Page, had the c are of the
boiler lest Friday, the day on which the t xpLsien took place.
Witness r membered that on one occasion, in November
last, Mr. Jefferies asked Page if he know whet weiglst the
clicks would carry. Page replied that he had never seen
thorn weighed. A man named Wright, an et renter, was
sent fur; be afterwards wrote upon them 67 lbs., and or-
dered the WIN to he placed two feet and two inches from the
end of the lever. This was done, tied Mr J limits ordered
Page nut to put any more weight on the clack th n Wright
had ordered.—The next witness was Daniel Pladgley, the
engineer abuse re erred to, who d p wed that he went to the
works about six o'clock on the morning on which the explo-
sion took place. At the time he experienced a violant shock,
bricks, building materials, and iron work being ca-tin all di-
sections. Page was coming tram the boiler not then in
week. Witness went on to state that between four
and five months ago Page and himself discovered that both
the weights were elf the lever; some portion of the ma-
chinery had been broken off, but they replaced the weights
as nearly as possible in ti eir old position. No additional
weicht Lad been placed on the lever, and the valve worked
as easily as usual. During the four months he was em-
ployed at the works he considered that the indicator was in
perfect safety. He had been in the habit of feeding the
boiler eve ry hour. Had examined the parts since the ac-
cident, and was unable to form ny opinion as to its calm
In reply toe question by a juror, the whiten stated that
some months since he heard some sf the peddlers complain
that the boiler was not safe, in cm:sequence of its b ing
heated by four furnaces.—Mr. W. Smith, an enquirer, re-
siding at Dudley, stated that he examined the engine in the
month of April Lot, at the request of lie Jefferies, the tro-
prietor, who complained to him that it did oat work el'.
His opinion was that the heating surface was much too large
compared with the steem apace, provided that a suf-
ficient depth of water was placed above the main tube;
was convinced that the boiler could net work properly on
that account. lie proposed to Mr. Jefferes to mane addi-
tional steam space ; the latter replied that he would have it
done very soon, as he thought it was necessary. Did not
see the boiler again well subsequently to the explosion, then
found seventeen parts of it thrown M al! directions withiu a
quarter of a mite of the works ; on examining the•te parts it
appeared to him very plainly that the water had been put
below the crown Ale, as the plates above 'hat part seemed
to have been overheated. The boiler did not ap ear to have
been weak or thin in any part, but he observed an unusually
large space between the plates ao•t the centre of the rivets,
and not sufficient laps over some of the points of the plates,
elsich indicated bad and defective workmanship. its opi-
nion was that the accident was occs.ianel by a want of
water in proper time, consequent on which the plates
exposed to the fire would become heated, and
an excessive quantity of steam be generated. In his opi-
nion the construction of the boiler was such that it
would soon lose a great quantity of water. lied seen many
boilers of the same construction, but none with so large a
heating surface and so small a steam space. Even with the
utmost care and attention the water might have got out of
the boiler, and deceived the engineer. Believed that the
water might have escaped by evaporation or priming in less
than three quarters of an hour. Did not think that the en-
gineer could be held responsible for the explosion of such a
boiler as this. Supposing the weights had been placed as
ordered by Wright (referred to by last witnew), it would
make a pet ssure of 45Ibs. to the square itch. He did not
consider it safe to work the boiler with that pressure. The
engine had only one water ind.cator, whereas there should
have been two, or an alarm whistle &Uri:time—Mr. Thomas
Rowlinson, of Hart's-hill, engineer, said, that on examina-
tion of the broken parts of the baiter, he discovered
that some parts of ,the flues and the rivets had
been red-hot, and that some of the plates could
not have been covered with water. He was satia-
fied that the bursting of the boiler cid not arise from
too great a pressure of steam, but from some explosive matter
within it.—Another witness, named Jereph Simmons, an
engineer in the service of Lord Ward. stated that Le had
occasionally passed near to Mr.Jefferies' works, and observed,
from the blue colour of the steam, that the boiler was worked
at a higher pressure than he considered it ought to be. The
weights appeared to be placed on the safety solve in a random
war. lie hail thought of making a public n port of what he
had ob-erved, but had not done so. H•• believed that the
a.cident was occasioned by too great a pressure of steam.—
J. Timmins. another engineer read a written statement,
the purport of which was, that he was in the habit of passing
the works, and that in his opinion the heat (rem four puddling
furnaces was too much for the surface of the boiler; that the
safety-valve was too small, and the weights hung on in an
improper way. Believed the'explm.ion had been caused
by over pressure.—David Timmins. brother of the last wit-
ness. corroborated this testimony. Ile stated further that on
Frid y morning be was standing at his own engine, when he
RIR the boil, rat Mr. Jefferies' works rise ; immediately went
to the sNe end saw dead bodies lying about in all directions.
Was unable to form any opinion as to the cause of the acci-
dent. Had enown a boiler red hot for wont of water, and yet
no explosion take place.—Mr. W. Wright, engineer, Hart's
hill, stated that he was employed by Mr. Jefferies at the
erection of his works to superintend his machinery, which he
carried out and completed in November last. He (Mr. J.)
ca led upon him to examine the safety-we've, particularly in
reeled to the weights; having done this, he found that there
was considerably more than a safe pressure being worked
upon the boilers. The weights had bean taken off before
he (witness) got to the works. He took them to the black-
ami t h's shop and reduced two bells to 87Ihs. weight, at the same
time telling Mr. Jefferies and his engineer (Page) to put on
this weight two feet distance f ern the end of the lever,
which he mark al; they remained in this position until the
latter end of December, when his engagement terminated.
Had been in the works three times this year ; on the first
occasion observed that additional weights had been attached
to the valve, and cautioned Page, the engineer, that it was
not safe to do so ; the latter replied that it was only a bit of
a button. Witness had more than once observed the steam
issuing from the boiler to be bine, which was an indication of
extreme pressure. In his opinion the plates had been red-
hot in some places, Pluming that there had not been suffi-
cient water in the boiler. At the time the works were being
constructed he (witness) advised Mr Jefferies not to have
the boiler put up, as it would not be safe ; the workmanship
was bad, many of the rivets not being up at the head; in
consequence of this Gardener, the manufacturer, came over,
and ell thy. e went over the works. Witneu then commu-
nicated to Gardener his opinion of the boiler, remarking that
be would have nothing to do with it, if it were
put up. Gardener replied that if it were not safe he would
make it so, if it met .501. Witness never saw the inside of
the boiler after that time. A juryman &eked the witness
whether Page had told him that be had put on the button.
The reply was that he did, and witness's opinion was that it
was 201ba. in weight. He further deposed that he had men-
timed the circumstance to Mr. Jeffenes, but that on visiting
the works again, about three weeks since, he observed that
additional weichts had been pot on.—William Lester, an
engineer, gave evidence to the effect that ho had seen the
boiler a month pierce, and that it was then in good working
order. In his opinion the explosion was occa►iond be the
water being too low, and the consequent creation of` gas.
Such an explosion could not have arisen from an extreme
pressure of steam; the boiler would not have been blown
into so many parts nor to such a distance. At this stage of
the inquiry an adjournment took place.

ALLEGED POLICE CRCELTY.—Great complaints
having been made of the conduct of the police and special
constables in attacking persona indiscriminately during the
late poor-law disturbances at Leicester, a number of inha
bitants of the borough formed themselves into a committee
to receive the statements of persons who had been sufferers
from these indiscriminate attacks, and on Tuesday evening a

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public meeting was held in the Amphitheatre to receive the
report of the committee,and decide what further steps should
be taken. About 2 000 were present at the meennlfr
and the Rev. J. BI sepp‘wegoalled to the chair. In
opening the meetin e t iitd it was not called to
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cruelly used Ile } widied to have full information of
it, and when such cases bad been proved to see I
if sornatiing could not lie clone to obtain redress. They
could name cases whore men had been unable to work fur
slays in consequence ot the injuries inflicted. After re-
futing to these instances the speaker advised the working
men to listen to r aeon, to be comfit' how they gave way to
passion, not to rejoice at seeing the middle classes sinking,
for that would not benefit the labourers ; but, if the middle
climes succeeded theng an effort to benefit themselves,
it would la• itelit working slums also.—Mr. T. Cook,
printer, then read the report, but said the committee had
decided on withholding some cases which they intended to
bring before a emrt of justice. lie detailed several instances
in which it was asserted very great injury had been indicted
by the police on innocent people.—After some speeches had
been delivered much cunfusisu arose, and the chairman dis-
solved the meeting.
NORFOLK.
YARMOUTH. —EL ECTION FERI NG PROSFELTS.—MF.
J. E. lawn has issued an address, announcing his retire-
ment Isom the candid;.tes!.ipot the borough, medical opinion
having di eish d that ntsry duties would be injurious
to his future health. Mr. Itombold (whig), and Mr. San-
ders (conservative), ef Mph> w How e, Bucks, have announces'
themselves as cundidates.
tWCESTRRSIIIRF-
FIRK AT Barsum. Yesterday morning a fire
which was attended by loss of life, broke out upon the
13rosobipmy, Bristol, in the Seamen's Waterproot Clothing
Estblishment of Mr. Park. One Ann Jackson, the RHO O
a saailor, was burnt to death. Besides the destruction of Mr.
Park's premiss s, s, veal other houses were much damaged,
among which were the soda water manufactory of Mr. Price,
the tiarrick's Head Tavern, and the shop of Mr. Bryant,
hairdresser.

Ur ;haul%
I.vcrxm.—A new comic drama (or farce, as it
would once have been coiled), in one act, entitled " Any-
thing for a Change," was performed at this theatre last 1
evening with unusual success. It is said to.be by Mr.
Shiite) Brookes. It is a prodection which, like the French
fee/devotes, depends so much on neatness of construction,
liveliness of dialogue, perfect raise en sr:ne, and spirited
acting, that no idea can be given of it by a mere account sit
its plot and incidents. Charles Mathews personates Mr.
Swonsitigton, a very pleasant y iung fellow., hut poresessed
with toe foible of preferring anything that is soothers to that
which belongs to himself. He has a friend, Mr. fioneyboll,
whose sister he has agreed to marry, without hav-
ing seen the lady, and accompanies his friend to
his cowry villa for the purpose of being introduced
and paying his addresses. In the first scene he shows his
disposition in a variety of amusing ways; insisting upon ex-
changing watches and coats with lloneyball, and taking •
fancy to his friend's cant girl, whom tie offers to hire at
doable wages. From Iloneyball's description of his own
bete, r half. Sirvippinyfort instantly begins tom,. t his friend's
wife, a+ well as his goo is and chattles ; and Iloneyball con-
ceives the idea of curing him of his propensity by a plot. He
introduces his wife and sister to his guest, reversing their
character., the wife personating the sister, and the sister the
wife. Sasoppingten is instantly smitten with Margaret,
under the impression that she is Mrs. lioneyball, while he
treats the sopposed spinster, to whom he is engsged,with
great neglect. This is the imbroglio, which gives rise to a
series of pleasant mistakes and cross-purposes, which
are clearod up at last by Stooppingtem finding that he
has fallen in love with the right lady after all, and
the cinclus,on is that be receives her hand and
promises amendment. This when coldly narrated on paper
appears to have in it a dash of the ab.uid, yet the piece
went off tripping:y upon the stage. There wen many happy
appearances
hits which told
to admsusipectrably.his wife, sa For examys tople, Ilan
her eyha in11, led by
a rage,
t• Atm am, I shall bring you b, fore that pleasant family, the
Ecclesiastical Court!" en allusion which was received with
touch laughter. Several others were equally eff:ctive.
Mathews was quite at home in a character full of restless
vivacity, and Hurley acted with easy gaiety the unctions
Horsey all. The wife and sister were moat agreeably per-
sonated by Mrs. Leigh Murray and Miss Kathleen I. itz-
william. The latter, in a little ballad sung with her own
accompaniment on the pianofdrte, showed a very pleasing
musical talent. Mike Marshall was clever and amusing in
the part of the servant girl. The piece was thelyp-
plauded, and the performers wen allied for after curtain

NAVAL
MOTEMENTIL—At Malta, May 27 : The"'liberals, flag of ;
Vice-Admire! Sir W. Parker; Ceylam flag of Reit Admiral Harvey ;
Queeo, lholoey, Vangthrel, Superb Vengeance. Steatnera, Odin,
Bulldog, Ardent, Triton, Volcano, and Porcupine.
POuramiVrlt, JUNE 27.—The Firebrand at.-v., Cept. J. •
Rope, arrived yettetday, bringing home Lord Bowden from
Monte Video. At the date of leaving (Aped 14', the Alecto
Hydro rt -v., Lizard et.-v., Harley, Inconotont, and Balogh were at ,
Monte Video. The Gritlin bad sailed foe the Falkland lolanoo, and
the COMU4 was at /Co. The Albatriwa sailed learn Rio on 27th April
for the Bad Indies, MO the Spy from the same place for lagbind ore
the 211th of April. The Firebrand celled at Bahia en the 2nd of May,
where intelligence was !earthed of the captor e by the Grecian of the
Bello Maamalino, with 519 slaves on board. The prize duly arrived,
and anchored at Uthia before the Grecian. and not the slightest ous_
picion was enter tined lot that she waa Pak. It apoeuo., however,
that Lieutenent tzdZar, in the emcee of the day' received some
lints to the effect that a combination was bring made oa there,
among the slavers, to attempt to retake the mire, and although
nothing definite wan corarnunteded to him, it woo sufficient Wars-
ill! to him to be on the alert, and to take precautions which
evidently saved him and his men front being niatairred. The
evening paced off without disturbance, but ota'ut ten o'clock at
night, several boats from the chore were seen pulling
fee the brig, containing, It was ("Crowed, about ISO Kra.
idiots. An they neared the prize they were bailed, and ordered to
keep off hut with some boldness they advanced alongside. 114,44
approached too near to be agreeable, Lieutenant D'.tguiiar endea-
voured to cheek them by a Ili.ebttrge of mudietry, andrhio commenced
*mod revere conflict, as the fire was returned by the pirates as they
dashe d alongside and attempted to board. That firmners and un-
daunted bravery, however, which is characteristic of Bretioh
seamen, were here displayed in an eminent degree, and the
Brea:lUL% with their overpowering ntuntero, were com-
pletely beaten by Lieut. D'Aguilar and his little band,
with a loth on the trIC1211".• side, it is said, of upward. of ten
kilted and thirty wounded. As may naturally be tuppored,
where the contest was one at close quartets, and where each al the
gallant defenders had to many anthibuits to wait upon, they dot not
come out of the ree..' unscathed. Scarcely one of them I doped a
mark, and reveral of them were severely wounded; Lout. IPAguilar
received many hurt about the head. It subsequently trandepired that
It was the intention of thee piratical Brazilians to have silently got
alongside the vessel and to have enured the prim crew. They would
then have cut the cables reed made Pail to land the cargo of slaves at
mother part of the amt. The Firebrand reached Pernambuco
on the sth ult., and left m the following day, and reached loyal on
the 25th ult.; sailed from loyal on the 29th ult. • spoke in lat. 42.0,
long. 22 21, the Beier..., with part of the 28th regiment on loord, from
Bombay, fur the laver Toone*. Lieut. IL Mel" late of the Raleigh.,
appointed eng-lieutenont to Sir C. Napier, and Lieut. W. D. Lyster,
invalided from the Inconstant, have come home by the Firebrand.
The Firebrand, come into harbour early this morning.and hav-
ing coaled, went out of harbour tea Soithetvl, preparatory t. leaving
for Woolwich, to be paid off. The flag of Vice. Aden. Auden will. it
ia tended, be struck homorrow. The loft Admiral will Monett the
Vindictive, and abe will then come into harbour to be paid off. Sir
F. Austen is dill vice-admiral, us the death of Admiral Moths=
dose not offict oir Frarecto. The stove is to be paid tothorrow, and
will mil on Friday tut Molt*, calling at Gibraltar. The Trafalgar,
hourly 'specs d hum Luba, is ordered to proceed to Slaternem, to be
paid off at tie .t
WOOLWM.M, J halt 7.—Stys, et. 11., Cspt. H. Chadds. was
paid off yesterday, and put oat of commission. Capt. Chodds
still remains under medical advice at the residence of Sir J. J. Licmilon

Bremer.
ADMIRALTY, Juarz 7.—APpOINT3I ENTS.—Assibtant, Sur
you .W. 11. MENDMk, confirmed to ticagull.—Clerk . H. H. Gun,
to How,.—rmentant Engineer, 3rd Clam: G. Roberta, to Bierman.

SPORTING.
ASCOT-HEATH ItACES.—WEDNEROAr.
The racing yesterday was in every respect inferior to the
first day, and, as we predicted, the fields in some instances
were small. This was especially the case for the Windsor
Stakes, only 5 horses uut of 76 engaged having shown at the
poet, althouab the stake was but 10 sari., and nothing was
saved by keeping them in the stable. The race, nevertheles.,
excited great int, rest, arid helped, with the Royal Runt
Cup, and four other iv, nts, to make up an excellent off"
day. It is almost superfluous to add that the attendance
was very thin ; this has ever been .the case onf the second '
day at Ascot. We have no exception to make in sp .sking of
the management. There being only six races the stewards
were enabled to allow lorger intervals between the most im-
portant, thus no difficulty was experienced in keeping time.
The weighing and other preliminaries were got through
without confusion, and the company had time to enjoy the
racing, which is rarely the case when the halt-hour intirrais
are observed.
SwEEPATAK Es of 10 Poss. each with 50 added ; for 3-yr olds,
Tat ; four, Sat; bye, bet 41b; viz and aged, bat :lb. The winner to be
sold for 3001. If donanded,tke. T.Y.C. (5 subs.)
Lord Chestertlela's Pic-ale
Mr. A. Hartley* s ................... jun,) 2
Mr. Pedley's Lady Mary
Captain Harvey's Pickpaiset (A. Day) 4
6 to 4 apt Pic-nlc. 5 tog apt Grist, 3to 1 sprit lady Mary, and
to 1 apt Pickpocket. Woe la a canter, by a length. Run in
1 min. 20 arc.
FERNHILL STAN of 15 son each, 5 ft., with 50 added ;1
for 2-yra 7rt ; and thrsseps Sat ; Elias and geldings allowed
Vb. f mile. (16 stabs.)
Mr. Death's The Moor
Colonel Anson's blase IF. Butler 2
Mr. Slam's FirPt Chance (Hobby. pun 3
Count Betthyana's Eva
Duke of Itutla's St. Ann . (Robinson) S
7to 2 ten igace, and 7to 1 apt any other. The Moor made all the
running, and won very tliPtly by a length. Bun in I min.
COXONATION SEAL I.i 01 100 roo‘. eac-r, h 7t ; tw. 3-yr old
fillies, list 7lb each. The New Mile. (.• subs.)
Lord Chmtertteld'e Metalline
Lord Exeter's Tisiphorte (Bartholomew) 2
Sir G. lleathootes fby Velocipede out of Jane
Mr. CombeSi f 'fbe Nob outot Rosalind .... - . (S. Rogers) 1
6 to 4 apt Itosaisd filly, 2 to I apt Dirtalina, and 2 to I apt
Tisiphone. Tiriphowe cut cut the work to the distance, where it was
When up by Diaaffisa, alto ran horns a very easy wiener by a length.
Bun In 1 min. 15 mos.
WlNneOit STAKES Of 10 Pon. each, with 100 added, for
3.yr olds cola fbt 7;b, Olik* Set 21b, the winner of the Derby to carry
101 b extra, of the Oaks :lb extra, the serond for the Derby 3lb extra ;
the second to receive 50 mos out of the Maims. mile. (76 subs.)
Mr. Down's Springy Ink
31r. Bowe?. Wimma (Nat 2
Mr. Greenbishylock (Robinson 3
a
Mr. Osteddraton's Fogleman Itogen• 4
• • •••• 'Wakeltel% 5

Mr. Ciriffitbs'sDinolor
pto.l on Springy Jock, and 2to 1 eget Shylack. liinodor took a clear
leakt at itarting, followed by Wien. and springy Jack, Shylork lying
of; in this order they ran to We brick-kiln, where Wiusms went in
Vont, Springy Jack and Shylotk taking the accond and third positions
immediately after. Nu further change occurred until they reached
the distance, where the favourite posed the wire, and ran in an easy
winner by a ledgth.t Ron Ind nun. 12 sec.
Hovel. Howl' CLP, value 200 sOti., by subscription as
10 sovs. each, with 100 added, for ell (7-77-01,18 ercePtet) ; the
wiener of any handicap plate or stake value 100 roes., Including the
winner's own stake, after the weights art declared, 10 carry 71b Wry
New Mile. (13 sole.)
Sir It.
D Sigot's Ounynghem .............« „...(Robinsoni 1
Mr. rinkald's Dulcet •••Day 2
Lord Ezetet's Camellia Sharp 3
The following also !darted but were not plated Yenned)'.
Sir Tattoo bytes, 5 yrs, esti (F. pewee); my. R.W. The Cur,
II yrs, 814. bib. (EL Rogess); Mr. Roll's Collingwood, yea,
Bell) Mx. Merry's ‘liaatlcleer, 2 yrs, Nit, 711). (BarthOloelefl

Mr. Worthioglon's Kb:o,mm 2 yr., 7st. 10Ib. (W. Odes); slr (I.
Illestbooteo Ilutlcrque, 3 yrs, let. 10Ib. (N. Mann); Ltedfetrathotot is
Brocardo, b yrs, let. 71b. ierouch); Mr. Payne'. Cirountino, 4 yro,
7st. 41k. (Nat) ~Ruler of 'Wilford's Bridle, 4 sr% 7pt. 311). (11. Pettit) ;
Mr. Combo'. Trooncer, 4 yrs, 7,1. 21b. (J. /Mary); Count ilmthyany'.
itutlej, 7 yr., lat. (G. Ablate) Mr. Drewlttip Volley, 3 yre, Opt. 101 b.
(Ealing); Load 4.llfden's bapaity, 4 yrs, OR. 61b. )rearl) ; Mr. Gen
oirigne's Kimbleswortlx, 4 yrs, tlot. 31b, (Donaldson ; Mr. Douglas's
Marie Louie', 4 yrs, Got. (I. Brown); Mr. T. Mow • Embrace, 3 yrs,
bd. (0. Brown.)
'kitting 3to I apt Sharstorr, Ito 1 apt Couch* Bto t apt SW
Town a3ke., 7 to 1 apt Hulett. 7 to I pot Bridle, II to 1 oast The
Cur, S to I apt Clerneollak 9 to 1 apt Chanticleer, 12 to 1 asst
Coorsiblon. and 100 to 6 oast Marie Louise.
Clementina mode the running, folio sell by Volley and
Borisov" Cooachlo and oeveral other. lying clime up.
They ran without any material Narration to the Aboarice, when
Oarynkturni, Dulcet, and Cr...chin singled themaelrea out, and ran a
eery lip race home, Conyngharo winning by • neck, Dulcet, who
obtolned these:oml pipe, beating the mare by half a length. 'll.
Cur find Shannon were well up. Run In I min. 42 wee.
WIN 08011 TOWN PLa It of ..rlll. ; for 2.yr olds, 54 6111;
three, 7ot loth; four, not Alb; ave and upwards, W! ,t
: demanded.
nektnep allowed Mbs. no winner to ho sold for 1001., if demanded.
Mr. Otepheruson'p Willlnglmat
Mr. Thompaosis Latch-lug (Rodney) 2
Mr. Bowerep Bro. to Lunedale (sampan) 2
2 to 1 apt Roth, 4 to 1 opt lido, and 3 to I each opt Willingboro,
Jody Lorrwelt and Mmes. Ruth cut out the work to the distaare.
where Written/hoot took it up, went on by hinwelf, won in • roster by
two lengths, nod wuo claimed. Run in I min. 19 sea.
LATEST BETTING 074 TllO E 511.10000.1 V. 1101.-7 to 4
on The Hero, 9 to 4 seat Flatootcher.
War Eagle was declared not to start at three o'clock.
TRIENNIAL STAl4l9.—Erreafron.—bir. Mortyn's C by Cot-
wick out of C'oncertino started for this nice, and woo board at 3 to 1;
orterley, whom number was by mistake sitledituted on the telegraph,
did not run. Glezalroir was nominated by Mr. Mostyn, but now
sod bu been for some time the property of Mr. Y. Clwke.