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not a little remarkable. On the ordinary division.
by sitting and rising, the numbers appeared so equal.
that the ollicere of the Chamber could not say how
the question was decided. <4 second trial took
place, and it was then declared to be carried in the
aflitmative. Th►s decision was not satiSfactory to
the opponents of the proposition ; they asserted th►►t
the state of the divisitin was still doubtful, and after
much altercation it was agreed to come to final
determination by ballot. The result proved that a
Brent number of Deputies who had openly voted on
the unpopular side of the question, must have ern-
btaced the opposite side in the ballot, for the► num-
ber of white ball* founi in the urn was 186, and of

black balls only DI. There is nothing apparent in
the present state of France which can account for
this extraordinary circumstance. It is evident that
the opponents of the proposition did not expect
such a decision, for they called for the ballot. l'he
news of the art ival of Charles X. at Spithead forms
a prominent feature in the Paris journals of Satur-
day. A letter from Toulon states that Bourmont
has refused to strike the white flag, though the Ad-
miral has hoisted the tri,coloured ensign. In con-
sequence of this difference, all communication be-
tween between the fleet and the army is said to be
suspended. This report, however, remains as yet
unconfirmed. The affairs of Spain, we apprehend,
are drawing to a crisis : we have concealed the pro-
cess, but hope to have it in our power to announce,
not a glorious or splendid, but an happy and useful

It is said that the Duke of Wellington was saga-
eiousenough to foresee the tendency which the change
of the elective franchise for counties in Ireland
had to destroy the power possessed by the great
proprietors over the returns, and did his best to in-
duct! the aristocratic promoters of that measure to
give it up. They must now bitterly repent their
obstinacy, for almost rverywhere throughout Ireland
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they appear to have been worsteor to have been
obliged, as in the case of the I3eresfords at Water-
ford, to enter into compromises little less mortifying
than defeat itself. To mention all the counties in
which contests have taken place, would belittle else

than to enumerate the shires into which Ireland is
divided ; but there has not been, perhaps, any
struggle better entitled to engage the sympathies of
all who desire to witness the downfal of aristo.

erotic monopoly, than that now carrying on in the
comity. of Down. The constituency of that county
includes a considerable proportion of Church of
England men and Presbyterians, chiefly small States-
men, the indeptnilent exercise of whose franchise
was overborne previous to the :diaranchisement of
the forty-shilling freeholders by hordes. of voters,
belonging to the most abject class of the Roman
Catholic population, and entirely subservient to the
two great families of Downshire and Londonderry,
but chiefly to the former. No sooner was a pros-
pect nfforded, by the disqualification of those
wretched hinds, of vindicating the independence of
the county, than the respectable class of the yeo-
manry, uniting with the snore spirited country gen-
tlemen, began to concert measures for throwing off
the dominion of the two Lords, who have shared be-
tweep them the representation of Down in many
Parliaments.. The individual in whose persqn the

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independent party resolved to fight their battle, is
Colonel Ford, a gentleman who is advantageously
known as one of the earliest proselytes to tho
concession of the Catholic claims, and although
by no means a systematic opponent of •Ministers,
universally considered a man of upright intentions
and independent in principle as well as fortune. He
now stands second on the poll, one of the lordlings
being little above,• and the ether considerably below
The. struggle, .therefore, promises well.—:
Meantime it is nut a little amusing to notice the
streights to which, in their-difficulty, the two Aris-
tocratics are reduced. Of course they cordially
unite' against the man of the people. The differ-
epees between the two august houses of Hill and
Stewart—once little • less important, in their own
puny apprehensions, than the rivalries of hostile na.-
tiens•—are forgotten in the hoUr of common danger.
At such a moment the distinction between Whig
and Tory vanishes; nothing is thought of but the
interests of the " Order," as Lord Grey called it;
and the haughty Whig shelters himself with infinite
• satisfaction under the wing of. the Tory Brother
Whom he once contemned. But, .above all, it is
pleasant to find these Noblemen invoking the assist.
snee of the Priests, without whose spiritual co-ope-
ration it is found bard, in these times, to move the
Catholic voters. Nothing is now heard of the dan-
gerous nature of the interference- of the Catholic
Clergy ; but it is truly said misfortune Makes men
aegnanitetl with strange bedfellows; and we must
nor, therefore, wonder to find Lord Downshire im-
portuning the Catholic Bishop of Dromore. We
trust,. however, that his Lordship will meet with
that- disappointment which he ought ; and that Mr.
O'Connell's declaration that the Priests were potent

only in a good cause, but impotent agaitist the
people, may prove true. Of the r►ets and confusion
prevailing at this election, not without suspicions of
being fomented for interes►ed purposes, we hear
much ; and against the conduct of the Sheriff,
Mr. Whyte, a human Catholic, great dispatisfaction
has been expressed.—Merning Chronicle.

ADJOURNED INQUEST UPON MISS
CATHERINE' CASIIIN.

Yesterday, at twelve &clinic, pursuant to adjourn..
merit from Saturday, the Jury empaneelled to inquire
into the cause of the death of Miss Cathet ineCashin
re-assembled at the Gate-house in the Hampstead.
road. Before that hoor had arrived, upwards of a
dozen carriages of private gentlemen drew up in the
road near the house, end one house next to the Gate-
house, which, we were informed, was taken fur the I
purpose, was tilled with respectably-dressed women,
many of whom were stated to be witnesses on behalf
of Mr. Long. A great number of gentlemen were.
surrounding the door of thedrublic.hou.e long before
the inquiry commenced, an amongst thorn were Sir
Francis Burdett, Colonel Campbell, Mr. Prender.;
gust, and others, and a great many surgeons anti me.
dical students. The Coroner did not arrive until
one o'clock, and on his entering the room appointed
for holding, the inquest, the rush of persons anxious
to obtain admission ,was almost overpowering, and
it required the utmost etrengtivA of the beadles to
prevent the room from being.taken by storm.
Mr. Adolphus attended as counsel for Mr. Long,
assisted by the solicitor who attended on Saturday,
and Mr. Warder. Mr. Wakley, the editor of the
Lanexl, as before, appeared as. the representative of
the family of the owed lady.
Mr. Adolphus, us soon as the names of the jurors
had been called over and answered to, addressed the
Coroner, stating that he bad the honour of appearing
before him on behalf of a gentleman named Long,
whose conduct as a medical practitioner watt, he un-
derstood, called in question in the present inquiry,
and he was requested to mention to the Coroner and
Jury, than Sir F. Burdett, who had come there to
atuto what he knew of the conduct and character of
Mr, Long in his professional occupation, the Hon.
.Baronet himself having had an opportunity of judging
for himself ih that respect, was desirous of being
examined immediately, as he had important avoca-
tions to attend to elsewhere.
The Coroner said there could be no possible ob.
jection to accommodate the lion. Baronet, and de-
sired he relight he called
Sir F. Burdett then took his feet ttt, the Coroner's
taido, and watt sworn.
Mr. Adolphus--4 believe, Sir Francis Burdett,
you have had some means of making yourself rio.,
quainted with some portion of Mr. Gong's mode of
practice ? Sir F, Burdett---1 have been admitted
to Mr. Long's lemsc, and have fkOlti him practice qt.
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Quite the ceotraty of the latter certainly. But
perhaps I hid better state what passed. I went
to Mr. Long in consequence of hearing that
he had cured two persons of lie douloureux,
with a view to see whether any relief could be
afforded to the Marquis of Anglesea, anti, from
what I saw, was so convinced there was no danger
in his mode of treatment, that having the gout in
my hand, I desired Mr. Long to try what effect it
might have upon me, more, however, for the purpose
of having on opportunity of reporting to Lord
Anglesea that there was ►►o danger in the operation,
than the hope that it would do any good for the
gout. I did report to Lord Anglesea the result of
my observation, and I believe he would have had
recourse to Mr. Long, if he had not got better just
at that time. So satisfied ss as I from what I saw,
and from what I heard from persons attending Mr.
Long for advice, of the beneficial effects of his prac-
►ice, that one or two other individuals put them-
selves• under his care at my recommendation.
The CORONER— You know nothing, Sir Francis,
I presume, as to the treatment udmimatered to Miss
Cashin ? Sir F. Burdett.—No. _

Mr. Wakley rose and said) that he again attended
at the most pressing request of the family of the de-
ceased, and he wished to Imo* if he was again to
have the
,permission of the Coroner to inn such ques-
tions to the witnesses as were calculated to promote
the great object of the inquiry—namely, the eliciting
the truth ?—The Coroner said be should make no
objection.
Mr. Wnkley—Pray, Sir Francis Burdett, what
operation was the Marquis of Anglesea to undergo ?
Sir P. Burdett—l only know that he was to have
an out ward. application by friction. I know nothing
of the ingredients of which the preparation thar was
to be used was composed. I know he operated on
others who were labouring under the name complaint,
and they told the they had received benefit.
Mr. Wakley—Do you know, of your own know-
ledge, of any one who has been cured by Mr. Long?
Sir F. Burdett—No, Ido not. Lord Sligo told me
he had been cured of the gout by Mr. Long, and I
dare say ho was for the time, but how long it would
last I don't know.

Mr. Wakley—Did you receive any benefit from
the application? Sir F. Burdeit—None whatever.
Mr. Wukley--When► did you first see Mr. Long ?
Sir F. Burdett—About two months ago, I think;
but I am not sure.

Mr. Wokley—Was there any injunction imposed
upon you as to secrecy ? Sir F. Burdett—None,
that I recollect.

Mr. Wakley—Did you not sign a book ? Sir
F. Burdett--I believe I signed something, but lam
sure Ido not now recollect what it was. I believe,
however, there was something said about keeping it
secret.

Mr. Wakley—Can you judge of the ingredients
of the preparation from what you saw of its applica-
tion? Str F. Burdett—No, I
„cannot. I do not
know what effect it produced, except that it made
the skin look red and angry, as is generally the case
where frictio►► is used. I saw no appearance of
mortification. I saw the process of inhaling per-
formed, butt do not know the qualities of the gas
inhaled.

Mr. Wokley—thve you ever mode medicine
your study ? Sir F. Burdett—Oh dear, no.
Mr. Wokley—Should you be able to distingvish
a glass of water from a glass of prussic acid by the
appearance ? Sir F. Burdett---I don't think I
should.

Mr. Wakley wished this answer to be taken down.
Mr. Adolphus could not see what earthly bearing
the answer could have upon the subject of inquiry.
Mr. Wakley—The Hon. Baronet is called in be-
half of Mr. Long; and if his testimony is worth
anything, its value must be estimated by his capa-
bility of judging of such matters as are now under
investigation ; and I think it important that the ad-
mission the llon. Baronet has just made should be
recorded.

The answer was not entered, and the Hon. Bert.
withdrew.

At this period the teat and crowd in the room
had become Intolerable, and after some discumaion
the Jury adjourned to a large and commodious
room, built close by for the meetings of the Com-
missioners of Sewers and Pavements.

Dr. Alexander Thomson was next sworn—He
stated that he lived at No, 10, George-streets
Enstowsquare. lie had examined the body of the
person reported to have been called Miss Catherine
Cashin. He bad examined the external parts of the
body wholly, but his examination of the internal
parts had been ►confined to the abdomen and thorax.
He wished and was about to open the head, when
he was informed that it was objected to by the
family. lie was informed that the mother was lying
►gyp stairs in a dreadful state of mental affliction, and
that she gave a decided negative to the proposal to
proceed with the examination of the head and spine,
and of course he was obliged to desist. Mr. Wild-
goose, a surgeon, who appeared to conduct the
examination of the body on behalf of Mir. Long, and
witness, bad taken notes of the result of their exa-
mination, and they had jointly drawn np a report,
which, with the permission of the Jury, he would
read for their information.

Dr. Thomson then read a very elaborate and ccm.
prebensive report of the appearances of the body
upon the post martens examination ; but as the
technical minutia could not be interesting to the
general reader, it is only, perhaps, necessary to, state
the opinions formed by Dr. Thomson on the appear-
ances described.

The CORONER asked the witness, at the conclu-
sion of reading the report, whether the result of his
examination was that he could tell the precise cause
of the death of the young lady.
Dr. Thomson said he could not, because belied
not had an opportunity of examining the head and
spine. Possibly there might have been an affection
in the spine, or some disease sufficient to have
caused death. He would have examined the brain
and spine, but he. had no direct authority from the
Coroner, and the family made u decided objection.
Mr. Adolphus asked the witness if he discovered
externally any appearanceswhich would warrant him
in saying that Miss Cashin came by her death in
consequence of injury inflicted by any external ap-
plication ? Dr. Thomson—Ha could not say that
the external appearances indicated positively the
cause of death. It would ho necessary to examine
the head and spine in order to form en accurate
judgment.
Mr. Wakley said, he believed the orders were from
the Coroner and Jury not to examine the head and
spine.
Mr. Long's solicitor—Yes' because she never
eornelained of any affection of those parts, and there-
fore it was unnecessary, and it was made a condition
with the family that the examination should be con-
fined to the abdomen and thorax

Mr. %lacy put some questions to Dr.ThOtrieon)
to which Mr. Adolphus objected, and the former
gentleman took occasion to state, that it was with
even painful reluctance that he attended, and in
doing so he only yielded to the earnest solicitations
of Miss Cashin's family.
A Juror— Was there any appearances internally
to indicate a diseased the spine ? Dr. Thomson—
Certainly not.
Juror—Did you consider her to have been a con-
sumptive person ? Dr. 'Thomson—.Decide,lly not.
jurne—"Was there not What is called a slough or
sloughing in the beck ? Dr. Thomson--
I am sorry
you have put your question in that way, because it
places me in a very delicate situation. There was no
sloughing. By sloughing we MOM* the coming away
of a dead part.
Juror—Was there nothing of that kind in the
back?—Dr. Thomson--I should say, certainly nut.
The appearances in the abdomen 41111 thorax were
the same precisely as I discovered hi examining the
!ugly of a young lady who died some time ago at
Chelsea, from taking colchicum in too large a roan.
tit). It. is hy no means an uncommon practice now
withAo junior branches of the profer,sioo to pro-
duce what is called counter.irritation, by applying
stimulants In one part in order to relieve another.—