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THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EvENINO, AUGUST 7. 1855.

the course proposed by Austria, but was prevented by
England ar.d France. For his own part he believed—
indeed, he had no doubt—that contrary to the supposi-
tion
of the noble lord that the opinions of the Turkish
Government were consonant with those of France and
England. (Hear.) The objects of the war, however, were
far greater than the protection of Turkey ; its object was
to preserve the peace and tranquillity of Europe, and to
put an end to the ambition of Russia and her aggressive
policy, and her desire to put down the vast commercial
transactions of the world. England and France,
therefore, had as great an interest in the matter as
Turkey herself ; and at the present moment he bad no
hesitation in saying that, on this important sub-
ject, there was a perfect unanimity between
France, this country, and Turkey. (Hear, hear.)
With respect to France, there was perfect unity of views
and opinions between this couhtry and her, and he had no
doubt that in the end the great objects both had in view
would be effectually carried out. The noble lord bad
said that the country had not been so successful in this
war as he had hoped ; but the causes to which he had
attributed that want of success were totally without
foundation. The Government at the present mo-
ment were acting under the powers given them
by Parliament, and he (Lord Palmerston) hoped
before the termination of the autumn, to send out to
the seat of war under the parliamentary provisions, such
a force as would effectually put an end to the further
aggression of Russia, and effect thereby the general ob-
ject for which the war had been commenced and carried
on. (Hear, hear.) The noble lord had directed the
attention of the house to the condition of the Papal
States, and had referred in eulogistic but weldeserved
terms, to the example of the people of the King of Sar-
dinia. (Hear.) It was fortunate for that people
that their views and their wishes had been so completely
identified by their Sovereign, who, although it might
curtail some of his prerogatives, at once acceded to
their desires, gave them free institutions, and by so do-
ing had set an example that was worthy the imitation
of every Power in Europe, if not in the world. (Hear,
hear.) The course that had been generally adopted
by the Papal States was much to be lamented.
(Hear, hear.) In Naples the influence of Russia was
predominant. (Hear, hear.) There the Government
had shown its hostility to England and France by its
prohibitions ; and lately there had been acts of cruelty
and oppression committed by the Government that was
a disgrace to the present age. (Hear.) These were,
however, subjects it was most difficult for the Govern-
ment of the country to deal with—(hear)—but he must
say that, as regarded France, without entering into the
motives which led to the occupation of Rome, that its
forces in that country bad been considerably decreased. As
to the Austrian occupation of Tuscany, that had been aLo-
gether removed. (Hear, hear.) There had, it was true,
been a report that the Austrian forces had been conside-
rably augmented in Italy—that was not the fact. The
truth was, from all the information he had received,
that the addition of Austrian troops into Italy had tab-en
place for the purpose of supplying the place of the Ita-
lian troops that had either leave of absence or had been
removed. He believed all the reports ths.t had appeared
with respect to Austria were totally without foundation.
(Hear.) Whether Aus;,ria would take the field with
England and France against Russia he could not say—
(a laugh)—but of this he was satisfied, that she would
never take the field against them. (Cheers.) As to
Itaiy, he hoped the aspirations of the noble lord would
be realised— (hear)—for it war lamentable to see a country
so endowed by nature, and with such rare capabili-
ties, so fallen and so degraded by her rulers. (Hear,
hear.) No Government, either in France or England,
he felt convinced would ever be backward in doing all
in their power to improve her condition and that of her
people. (Cheers.) He could assure the house that the
attention of France and England had not been withdrawn
to the other important subjects alluded to by the noble
lord, and the house might rest assured that their best
exertions would be put forward to meet the wishes
he had expressed. (Hear, bear, and cheers.) He
must again repeat that the Government were prepared
to take all blame for the course they had adopted or
might adopt during the recess, and would be but too
happy to give an account to Parliament' upon its meet-
ing again of what they had done, which he hoped would
be satisfactory both to the country and the house.
(Cheers.)
Mr. HENLEY deprecated the course pursued by the
noble lord the member for the city of London ; it was
calculated to do much harm, and could not be produc-
tive of any beneficial results. He had on a previous
occasion opened up the whole nationalities of Poland
and Hungary, and he supposed the present was a sequel
to that. (Rear, hear.)
Lord J. RUSSELL believed he bad not said one
word with respect to Hungary, but had only referred to
Poland.

Mr. HENLEY then went on at some length to decry
the course pursued by the noble lord the member for
the city of London, expressing his regret that the matter
had been brought forward, and it was a fact only throw-
ing out the apple of discord for no real ostensible object.
The bill (the Appropriation) was then read a third
time and passed.

MILITIA PAY BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.
PUBLIC HEALTH. (No. 2) BILL.

This bill, on the motion of Sir B. HALL, passed through
all its stages, and was road a third time and passed.

CHARITABLE TRUSTS BILL.

The house then went into committee on this bill, re-
suming at the 22d clause.

Aftor some discussion upon this clause,

The SOLICITOR•GENERAL said that as there was
so limited a period of time at the disposal of the house
that morning, for the full and proper adjustment of the
clause, so as to suit the expressed views of the hon.
members who had already spoken, be would consent for
the present, though he should do so reluctantly, to with-
draw the clause. (Hear, hear.)
The clause was accordingly omitted.
Clauses 23 to 34, inclusive, were agreed t) without
opposition.

Some further ones baying also been adopted without
much discussion, it being 10 minutes to 4 o'clock,
The house resumed, and the CHAIRMAN reported
progress,.

'SCHOOL GRANTS (SECURITY FOR APPLI-
CATION) BILL.
This bill then passed through com►nittee, and was re-
ported as amended.
The house then adjourned until six o'clock.

The house resumed at six o'clock and was
[LEFT SITTING.]

THE LONDON GAZETTE.

(THIS EVENING.)

ADMIRALTY, AUG. 6.

A despatch, of which the enclosed is a copy, has this
day been received from, Rear-Admiral the Hon. R. S.
Dmidas, C. 8., the Commander-in-Chief of her Majesty's
ships and vessels in the Baltic.

Duke of Wellington, at Nargen, July 30.
Sir,—l beg you will be pleased to acquaint the Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty, that having received, on
the 24th instant, from Captain Yelverton, of Majesty's
ship Arrogant, information which appeared to render it
desirable that he should again examine the south-western
shores of the island of Kotka, I-took immediate measures
to strengthen the squadron under his orders by the addi-
tion of four gunboats, to be detached from off Cronstadt
by Rear-Admiral Baynes, togethe: with the further addi-
tion of four mortar-vessels from hence, which he hoped to
bo able to employ.

I have much satisfaction in transmitting for their lord-
ships' information the enclosed report of proceedings of
Captain Yelverton, who, with the squadron under his or-
ders, has again succeeding in completing the destruction
of buildings and military stores to a considerable extent
on the island of Kotka ; and I beg once more to express
my entire approbation of the manner in which he has exe-
cuted the service entrusted to him, and of the conduct of
the officers and men employed on the occasion.
I am happy in having this opportunity to recommend to
the favourable notice of their Lordships the conduct of
Mr. George Giles, Master of the Arrogant, and Mr. Mac-
farlane, the Master of the Magicienne, who have now been
constantly employe l in those ships on the various services
which I have recently had occasion to report.—l have, &c.,
(Signed) R. S. DUNDAS,
Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
The Secretary of the Admiralty.

Enclosure in Admiral Dundae's Letter.

H.M.S. Arrogant, off the Mouth of the
Kymene, July 28.
Sir,—l have the honour to inform you that very early
on the 26th I was joined, off the Island of Hogland, by the
Cossack and Magicienne, bringing with them the mortar
vessels Prompt, Pickle, Rocket, and Blazer. I stood im-
mediately to the northward, leaving the Ruby to bring on
the gun-boats, which were not then in sight. They joined
at noon, and at two p.m. we all anchored off Fort Rotsen-
sholm.

As the safety of our expedition rested chiefly on our in•
vesting and holding the entire possession of the fortified
Island ef Kotka, I determined upon taking it at once. Ac-
cordingly I anchored the mortar vessels out of range, and
leaving two gnn-boats to look after them, I proceeded with
the rest of the vessels to the westward of Kotka, for the
purpose of destroying the bridge, so as to cut off the retreat
of the garrison, and prevent their receiving reinforcements
from the mainland. Captain Vansittart of the Maaici-
enne, with his accustomed zeal and activity, threaded hig
wayat once through the shoals and destroyed the bridge. A s
soon as all the vessels had anchored, so as to command the
great military road, leading from the fort of Hogfors Holm,
and also the channel dividing the island from the main, I
landed all the Marines under command of Captain S. N.
Lowder, R.M. with Lieut. Geo. D. Dowell, R.M.A. and
Lieutenants II C. Mudge and P. R. Holmes, R.M., who
tico:orasgketp)aohmsasodeusysnie;owithout being opposed, as the garrison (no
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mention the zeal and attention with which they have
sounded and buoyed, night and day, the intricate channels
of this coast, enabling me (without the assistance of pilots)
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taken to save it.

H. R. YELVERTON, Captain.
Rear Admiral tho Hon. it. S. Dondas, C. 8.,
Commander in•Chie(. •

RETURN OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER GOVERN-
MENT PROPERTY DESTROYED ON THE IS-
LAND
OF KOTK A, 26TH JULY, 1855.
Barracks. (4 in number.)
1. Cavalry barracks, with stabling for 160 horses, bomb-
proof magazine, and range of stone casemated stores, con-
taining a large quantity of sponge, rammers, hand carts,
sp kes, &c.
2. nfantry barracks for 300 men, detached range of
officers' quarters, stables, cooking houses, and clothing
stores.
3. Infantry barracks for 200 men. Officers quarters and
other buildings in an unfinished state.
4. Cavalry barracks and stabling for c 0 horses.
Magazines. (4 in number.)
1. A large brick casemated magazine in two stories,
roofed with sheet-iron, and surrounded with a high wall ;
fitted to contain 3,500 barrels
2. Brick casemate, fitted to contain 1,100 barrels, a
small laboratory close to it.
3 and 4. Stone casemates, roofed with iron, fitted to
contain 1,200 barrels each.
Guard Houses, Datached Buildings. (4 in number.)
1. At the bridge head.
2. At the telegraph station,
3. In front of the Governor's House.
4. Adjoining cavalry barracks.
Stores detached. (4 in number )
1. Large stone casemate, used for keeping oil, tar, &c.,
and containing a quantity of casks.
2. Large atone building full of miscellaneous military
stores. _ _

3. Wooden store, with stone casemate attached, con-
taining sleighs, water-carts, and buckets for extinguishing
fire ; lanterns, tent poles, and pickets, stoves and iron
tubing.
4. Large forage barn, stone, with iron roof, enclosing
three sides of an area of 150 feet, containing sleighs,
brooms, and other stable stores.
Other Buildings. (6 in number.)
1. Commandant's or governor's residence, with offices
and out-buildings.
2. Block of buildings used as field-officers' quarters,
stabling and offices.
3. Telegraph station, look-out house, and flag-staff.
4 and 5. Solid brick buildings (without fittings) in-
ten led to be used as block houses, or quarters for artille-
rymen, or troops stationed at the round battery on the
south point.
6. Extensive brick manufactory, with sheds and imple-
ments. _

THE SLOW POISONING CASE AT
LARLLN uTON.

DARLINGTON, Monday afternoon.
Joseph Smith Wooler, who is described as a landed
proprietor, belonging to Great Burdon, was brought up
before the county magistrates this forenoon for further
examination, charged with poisoning his wife, Jane
Wooler, on the 21th of June.
Mr. Davison, of the Northern Circuit, and Mr. Rymer,
of London, appeared for the procecution ; Mr. Henry
Marshall, of Durham, defended the prisoner.
The additional evidence was as follows :
Dr. Richardson, an analytical chemist, who had been
in practico twenty years in Newcastle-on-Tyne, said he
received an earthenware jar from Dr. Jackson, of Dar-
lington, containing a portion of liver, kidneys, and
stomach, and described the analysis which he made in
his laboratory. After submitting the animal matter to
the usual tests he detected arsenic ; no other metallic

poison.
By. Mr. Marshall—Stated at the inquest that he did
not find much arsenic. From the medical evidence be
had expected to find more. He adhered to that opinion.
He was not aware that arsenic was used in glazing
earthenware.
By Mr. Davison—The jar that contained the viscera
had no lead about it.
By the Bench—Was not prepared to say that the
quantity of arsenic that he detected was sufficient to de-
stroy life; that was a question for the medical man.
Mr. Ralph Fortune, registrar of deaths at Keighton,
which is the district in which Great Burden lies, went
to Mr. Wooler's house on the 29th of June to register
Mrs. Wooler's death. Mr. Wooler described himself
as a landed proprietor. There was no medical certifi•
cate. Witness asked the prisoner what was the cause
of death, and he replied that the medical man stated
that his wife had died of ulceration of the stomach and
bowels.
The Rev. Mr. Simpson, curate of Great Burdon, attended
Mrs. Wooler in her last illness. Was present at her death,
which took place on the 27th of June last. Believed that
Me. Wooler was aware that she was dying. When lie
went into Mrs. Wooler's room Mr. Wooler was not
there. Mrs. Wooler was within two minutes of her
death. He went in search of Mr. Wooler. Found him
i❑ his bed-room. Said to him, " Are you aware that
Mrs. Wooler is within one or two minutes of her death ?"
He was partly undressed, and said, " Shall I go this
way ?" Witness threw a cloak about his shoulders, and
said, "Come along." Witness took him into the room.
Mr. Wooler stood a minute, and said, " She has been a
good wife tolme." He then abruptly said, " Are you
going to Darlington to day ?" He left the room, and as
witness came out he saw him washing himself in the
room.
By Mr. Marshall.—Did not kiss his wife, and say
God bless her. Mr. and Mrs. Wooler attended his
church, and so far as he could judge they always lived
happily together. A fortnight before her death Mr.
Wooler asked witness to offer up prayers publicly for
her. Witness sent for Ann Taylor, one of Mrs. Wooler's
domestics, after her death, and gave her some advice.
Mrs. Wooler's body has been exhumed. He gave no
order for it. _

Mrs. Mary Jackson, wife of Dr. Jackson, of Darling-
ton.—Remembers the time that her husband attended
upon Mrs. Wooler. Made up no medicine for him dur-
ing that period. Had a key of a cupboard in the sur-
gery, but never used it during the time that the post
mortem examination Wa3 made. Never saw a jar. s

By Mr. Marshall.—Wrote a name upon one bottle for
Mrs. Wooler. Took the bottles to Mr. Jackson, who
was in bed, and he mixed the contents. He wrote the
quantity that had to be taken each hour. Mr. Jackson
has some of Fowler's solution in his surgery. It is kept
in a bottle. She took a bottle of prussic acid up that
morning to Mr. Jackson, and he dropped a little into a
bottle among some water for Mrs. Wooler.
Mr. Robson, superintendent of the rural police at Dar-
lington, said that Dr. Fotheringill and he made a partial
search of Mr. Wooler's house atter the inquest. Found
two medicine baskets. There were some bottles in them,
but did not discover any bottle containing Fowler's solu-
tion. At the inquest Mr. Marshall, on behalf of Mr.
Wooler, acquiesced in the propriety of having those
baskets at the inquest. Since the inquiry last Monday
a most minute search had been made at the house, and
two enema pipes were found on a shelf in a small store-
room. No opposition was offered to the police. He
understood that the police were expected at the house.
Saw medicines at the house in possession of Mr. Wooler's
servant girl. She has them in her possession. He did
not bring it away. Mr. Wooler occupied the house three
weeks after his wife's death.

Mr. T. B. Teesdale, chemist and druggist at Darling.
ton, occasionally made up medicines for Dr. Jackson.
In the medicine made up by him for Mrs. Wooler there
was no arsenic, or anything that could be mistaken for
arsenic. A small portion of nux vomica—a grain to each
pill—and as much of the extract of henbane as would
make a pill, were among the prescriptions. Those me-
dicines were made up, and labelled under his own eyes.
By Mr. Marshall—He had put as much as a grain of
nux vomica into a pill before.
By' Mr,. Davison—Nux vomica is a vegetable poison.
Arsedic ia'a-metallic poison.
By the tench—Could not tell whether nux vomica
would producteietanic spasms at death.
Mr. John Tomas Abbott, chemist at Darlington, has
kM supplier.ooler with drugs—sometimes for bimself,
somethyriog Mrs. Wooler. Never supplied him with
a minorp.l poison. Supplied him with an ounce of
laudanum in June. Had a conversation with Mr. Wooler
on the Mpia,clay after his wife's death. Mr. Wooler asked
him if he, had heard the slanderous reports circulated in
Darlipgt,pn concerning his wife's death ? Witness said
that ,his, had, and, that he thought it would be better
that lad should stay at home until the matter was cleared
up. Mr. Wooler said that he was a broken-hearted
husband. Witness replied, that he did not think so.
Mr. Wooler said, that if any one in the family had
administered poison he hoped that it would be found
out.

By Mr. Marshall—Understood that the laudanum Mr,

Wooler procured was for an injection. He subsequently
called and said that the laudanum was not strong
enough for the purpose, and that he had got a bottle from
the doctor.

By Mr. Davison—Mr. Wooler had a pretty good
knowledge of medicine, and he talked about the injection
with laudanum as for his wife.
Mr. John R. Fotheringill, surgeon, of Darlington,
knows the prisoner, Mr. Wooler, and remembers his
wife's death. About a week before that occurrence he
had a conversation with Mr. Wooler about an enema
syringe. Mr. Wooler asked him for the loan of one of
his. Ho let him have one. He gave it to his clerk.
A. day or two after Mrs. Wooler's death he received it
back again. He met Mr. Wooler, and he told him that
it had acted admirably. He found it lying on his surgery
table. It was wrapped up in a paper, and was returned
with iMr. Wooler's thanks. Upon trying the tube he
found it stopped up. He put it into a drawer. A fort-
night ago he took the tube out, and carefully withdrew
the matter. He cut the tube up and submitted the
whole to a careful test. He obtained arsenic from
it. He had no doubt of it. It could not come
from anything but the tube. He wrote to the gentleman
from whom he had purchased the syringe, asking him if
arsenic was used in the preparation of enema syringes ;
and he replied that it was not. Was present when a
portion of liver was analysed by Dr. Haslewood ; it was
a portion that would not go into a jar. The piece of
liver would not exceed ate ounce weight. Arsenic was
detected in this small portion.
By Mr. Marshall--Was present at the exhumation on
Saturday morning. Dr. Robinson, Mr. Rayne, Dr.
Haslewood, and Dr. Henzle were present. About a
pound of the liver and the heart and lungs were taken
out, and sent, in custody of the police, to Dr. Taylor, of
London.

Ann Taylor has been in Mr. Wooler's service since
March in last year. Mrs. Wooler was not in good
health at that time. She was weak and delicate. She
began to be ill in May, a week before Dr. Jackson came.
Her husband knew it. She complained of a pain in her
breast. She was sick that night and vomited. They
had no other servant but witness. She was not sick
after that night. Deceased was of a sweet, gentle dispo-
sition. Miss Middleton, Miss Lanchester, and witness
sometimes gave her the medicine prescribed by Dr. Jack-
son. Witness gave Mrs. Wooler injections many times.
She understood that they came from Dr. Jackson. She
made the injections. Half a drachm, and subsequently
a drachm, of laudanum, was put into each injection.
The laudanum was generally put in by her master. He
did not tell her where he got it from. Mr. Wooler
brought a syringe from Mr. Fotheringill, which she used.
The syringes were washed out. She washed them out by
her master's instructions. Mrs. Wooler vomited a good
deal. Witness was sent for a bottle, which she received
from Mrs. Jackson. Mr. Wooler gave her the first dose.
She immediately vomited. Dr. Jackson came and gave
her a second dose. She did not vomit. Mr. Wooler subse-
quently gave her another dose, and she immediately
after vomited. Mr. Wooler gave her the medicine out
of a teaspoon. Witness has some bottles with medi-
cine in her possession. Mr. Wooler kept a medicine
bottle. The store-room was locked, and the servants
were not allowed to go into it.
By the Bench--When Mr. Wooler gave his wife the
medicine at the time mentioned in her evidence he put
something into it.
By Mr. Rymer—When Mrs. Jackson became ill on
the Ist May she took some soup at dinner. Mr.
Wooler did not take any soup. He did not like soup.
Witness gathered up all the medicine bottles when the
medical certificate arrived stating that Mrs. Wooler had
died of poison. After good deal of hesitation, witness
said that she could not tell why she had gathered the
bottles up and put them into her box. Has been talked'
to by Mr. William Wooler with regard to the poisoning
of Mrs. Wooler. He has been at Great Burdon since
Mr. Wooler's apprehension. Could not remember any
conversation that she had with him. Part of the bottles
have been emptied out.
On cross-examination by Mr. Marshall, on behalf of
Mr. Wooler, the witness. Taylor stated, that the vomits
and excretions were taken away by the surgeons. Mrs.
Wooler did not like to have a nurse, and she was at-
tended by Miss Bricknell, Miss Lanchester, and wit-
ness.

In answer to Mr. Davicon, Fhe said that she took
particular care of the vomits, &c.
In answer to the Bench she said, that she could not
tell who it was told her to put the bottles into her box.
The Chairman—She appears to be t9tally oblivious
of everything on one side of the subject, and to have a
very distinct knowledge of everything that has happened
on the other.
Mr. Davison (after the appearance of the servant girl
to-day) 'aid he would exercise his discretion as to call-
ing any other of the household. He would now ask a
remand until they procured the analysis from Professor
Taylor.
The case was then remanded until Saturday.