The Sun.
London, England, 1862-07-05 00:00:00

WILLS AND BEQUESTS.

The will of Sir Benjamin Hawes, K.C.8., Under
Secretary of State for War, was preyed in London
on the 12th ult., .by his relict, sole executrix. The
personalty was sw ern under £B,OOO. Sir Benjamin
was familiarly ki iown to the public, and was a
hardworking man in the offices which he filled
under Government. He represented the borough
of' Lambeth in Parliament for the lengthened period
of 15 years, and Kinsale for four years. His ser-
vices were considered so eminent and valuable dar-
ing the late Russian war as to obtain for him the
distinction of K.C.B. The testator executed his
will in 1859, which is confined within the narrow
limits of scarcely one folio. The instrument con-
veys the whole of the testator's property of every
.
kind and nature whatsoever over which he 11°
for
the power of disposition entirely to Lady
Hewes, er,
her own use. The will is attested by J. W. Coop
War Office, and P. Nelson, solicitor, Essex-streeet:
Strand. Sir Benjamin may 193 said to have dia
rather prematurely at the age of 65, which
occurred
in May last.
Strode,
The will of Admiral Sir Edward Chetham-
K.C.8., K.C.H., of South Hill House, near Shopton
Mallet, Somerset, was proved in London by two ef
the executors—Col. William Henry Adams, pro-
fessor Royal Military College, Sandhurst, hn
Frederick Chetham-Strode, Esq. e
the testator's se
—a power being reserved to the' testators sees'
Augustus Strode and Edward Strode, the
1110:
other executors, to prove hereafter. The personalty
was sworn under £16,000. This aged veteran al
Esqrs.,
gallant Admiral, who attained to the great age °
88, died possessed both of realty and Persen,s,tbl'e
The realty passes to the eldest son, by virtue 01 s
testator having inherited, in 1835, the family eststei
from his brother, when he assumed the additiel3l:ie
and material surname of Strode. Owing to
tbe,
ample provision, we assume that the Admiralbe.
queathed to his eldest son only a few opeciO 0
quests. To other of his sons and grandellilares
ecuniary legacies are bequeathed ; and there leo
su,'n of £B,OOO given in certain portions amongst tt,
te.'t. itor's three daughters, to whom further Pry:
visit:al is made, and they are also appointed the r;
duarsi legatees. The will bears date May 24',1,8, of
Admit 'al Strode passed a long life in the sert`c-iiie
his couiltry, and much distinguished himself in his
naval ca,ver ; indeed, it is sufficient to 50
that he w. ti a Lieutenant under the gallant Nelson,
in the pick ed and choice crew of the ever-mealera
Agamemno,u. A park
The will c Samuel Platt, Esq., of IV-re, „i
Gardens, of Belmont, Wimbledon Park, Dar-ei
and of the Ea stern Terrace, Brighton, Was Prlet,
in the London. Court, on the 2d ult., by ih re,tAir
The personalty sworn under £40,000. This ge,r•
man was of the legal profession, being a barrlsk-ot
at-law. Mr. Platt, who died in May lattr•of
Brighton, executed his will in 1841; it is very
nd
and disposes of ale whole of his property, real -hes
personal, exclusive ly to his relict, whom also he
appointed sole executrix. 0 Se
The will of Sir Edward Johnson, K.B. and -IT
who died on the 10th of January last, a his °sof
dente, Greenhill, Weymouth, in the couetZirta,
Dorset, was proved in London by his nephew'
Smith. Esq., M.D., sole executor. The persen-ry
was sworn under £60,000. The will, which is
1-„d,
concise, bears date the 10th of October, 1859 1
chiefand,
with the exception of legacies to his servants
favour
of which is £BOO to his butler), is purely in „,
of his family, amongst whom he bequeathe sr
'"
wards of 27,G00. The remainder of his prePe vt
goods, chattels, and effecte, he wills to his nePheb;
Wm. Smith, Esq., M.D., absolutely, Whet°
nominates sole executor and residuary legatee,;
From the Illustreed London News, truly 67186'.

COUNTRY MARK.E S.

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WAKEFIELD—JULY 4.
A few good fresh parcels of wheat weregiioledi..aalitybqa.d ur
pieelit,
last Friday's rates ; but tble sales have been
Barley, beans, oats, and shelling a limited business, an
much change in prices.

LIVERPOOL—JULY 4. f tile
At to-day's market there was a small attendance of 2d
trade. Wheat met a dull sale at a reduction of fullYe .ti,
per cental. Flour held for Gd :per barrel less money, t,
but a limited sale, Oats and oa•tmeal fully maintained 0 t
prices. Barley, beans, and pegs in fair request, at 1141
Friday's rates. Indian corn in. woderate demand, and
to 6d lower.
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