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The Sun.
London, England, 1838-05-05

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen visited the Exhibition of the Royal Academy in l`rafal_
gar square yesterday. Her Majesty and suite arrived in three open
carriages. Sir Martin Archer Shee, President of the Royal Academy,
and the Officers of the institution, received the Queen, who was ac com -
pan ied by her august mother, and attended her Majesty through the
different schools. Her Majesty was attended by the Marchioness of
Lansdowne, the Marchioness of Tavistock, Hon. Misses Cricks and
Murray, Marquis of Conynghain, Viscount Torrington, Six Frederick
Stover, and Lord Alfred Paget. Lady Flora Hastings attended the
Duchess of Kent.
Viscount Melbourne and Lord 'john Russell had audiences yesterday
of her Majesty,
Prince Esterhazy and his daughter, the Countess Chorinsky, had an.
audience yesterday of the Queen at the New Palace.
The following joined the Royal circle at dinner yesterday : Viscount
Melbourne, Lord and Lady Portman, Lord Gardner, and the Hon. C
Murray.

The Coldstream Band was in attendance at the Palace during the
evening.

The Royal dinner party at the Palace on %Wednesday included her
Royal Highness the Princess Augusta, attended Iby Miss Wynyard, the
Archbishop of Canterbury, and Mrs. Howley, the Duke of Argyle,
Marquis of Conyngham, Earl and Countess of Verulam,.and Lady Mary
Grimston,J Earl of Uxbridge, Viscount Melbourne., Viscount Falkland,
Lord Glenelg ,Lord and Lady Ashley, and Lay Fanny Cowper:, Sir
George Shee, and the Hon. Colonel Cavendish.
The Baud of the Royal Regiment of Horr.,e Guards attende,:l during
dinner.

At the Queens Levee on Wedneal-Ay, Lord Frederick Beauclerk
was presented by Viscount Duncannoi.J,
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager took a drive in an open carriage
and four on Thursday. The Princess Augusta and the Duchess of
Gloucester visited her Majesty yesterdly at Marlborough Houle.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, and the
Princess Augusta of Cambridge, attended by Miss Kerr and Barou
Knesebeck, visited the Exhibition of the Royal Adam
morning, m y, yesterday

The Duke of Sussex visited the Princess Augusta yesterday at Cla.
rence Hou•e,

Prince George of Cambridge honoured Mr. Cox. with his company at
dinner on Thursday evening, in Grosvenor-Place,.
Licatenant.Colonel Sir William Clayton, 'Lieutenant-col. Delap,
Mr. Goring, M.P., and Mr. Ilesketh Fleer.vood had interviews wilts
Viscount Melbourne yesterday in Downinr,-street.

The Belgian and Danish 'Ministers tra'asacted business yesterday at:
the Foreign Office.
Sir IL Donkin, Major Langley, Mr. Hutt, Major Craig, and Mr.
Fitzsimons had interviews with Lord Glenelg yesterday at the Co.
Toni Ofiicc.

Baro;deßourqueney, the French Chargerl'Affaires,had an inter-
'view yeitcrday with Mr, Ponlett Thomson at the Office of the Board of
Trade.
London, England, 1838-05-05

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, MAY .
ry
In Harbour—The Britannia, 120, flagship; Victory, 104, ortli4t
guard-ship ; Excellent, gunnery ship; Bellerophon, 84; Pantaloon, ro;
and the tenders Emerald, Fanny, and Gossamer.
In the Basin—The Arrow cutter, fitting for the Falkland Islands;
and Termagant gun-brig, for the coast of Africa.

In Dock—The Royal George yacht.
At Spithead—The Andromache, 28, for Plymouth and Canada
Cruizer, 16, for the Cape of Good Hope and East Indies; and Modeste,
16, on particular service. S,
Arrivals, Sailings, &c., during the Week—On Saturday, Ar"ut
arrived the Cruizer, from the Eastward; and the Bellerophon cause
M°,:
of the Basin. On Monday, the 30th, arrived the Andromache, from the
Eastward ; went out of harbour, towed by the Lightning steain.ve
asse.!.
her Majesty's ship Madagascar. On Tuesday, the Ist, arrived the "
land transport, with the 84th Regiment, from the West Indies, wher
they had been eleven years, having lost during that period seventeen
officers and upwards of 600 men; sailed the Lightning, for the ,b3ri
h"
ward, with the late Commodore on the West India station, Sir
Peyton, on board. On Wednesday, the 2d, sailed the Lily, for rd
Janeiro, with Mr. Ouseley, Charge d'Affaires, and suite, on hoar_
whom having landed she will proceed to join Admiral Elliot, on
Cape station. On Friday, the 4th, sailed the Madagascar, for Gil," t 3,
and Canada—she saluted the flag of Rear Admiral Bouverie ; alsoth
Messenger steam transport, for Plymouth and Milford, with Captain
Superintendent Jackson, C.B. C'
On Monday, at sunset, the Commandcr.in.Chief, Admiral Sir P. r
Durham, G.C.8., struck his flag, having gone on temporary leave 01
absence; and on Wednesday the Hon. Charles Elliot (son of the Ear
of Mints), and Mr. William Henry Haswell, passed their examinattnn9
in seamanship, to serve as Lieutenants in her Majesty's Navy.
Thursday Mr. Sidmouth Stowell Skipworth having passed his introdai
tory examination, was admitted as a volunteer of the Ist class on hoar'
her Majesty's ship Andromache. The Bellerophon will be Paid "vin
about Thursday next, and proceed direct to Malta.
London, England, 1838-05-05

BEDFORD.

At the first objection raised by the Counsel of the petitioners to a
vote of the sitting Members, on the ground of loss of qualification be-
tween the registration and the polling,
Mr. AUSTIN objected that as the third question it was not proved
had been asked of the voter at the poll, as to continuance in qualification,
the objection could not now be taken.

The question was argued at great length by Counsel on both sides.
The Committee decided that the objection could be preceeded with
without giving proof of the third question having been asked at the poll.
This objection, however, was abandoned, to go on with three cases
of removal, in which the Gaoler of Bedford might give his evidence,
that he might return to that town the sooner.
London, England, 1838-05-05

DIVIDENDS.

At the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall-street.
T. Griffis, plumber, • Hight:road, Knightsbridge, May 28, at
half-past one—r. Phillips and Co., merchants, Milford, Pembroke,
May 28, at half-past twelve—J. Bailey, horsehair manufacturer,
Elm-street, Gray's Inn-lane, May 35, at twelve—J. Arnell, corn
merchant, Edward-street, Hampstead-road, May 25, at half-past
eleven—W. Ward, merchant, Warnford-court, City. May 26, at
twelve—C. V. Smith and R. E. Goulding, linen drapers, Totten-
ham.cOurt-road, May 26, at eleven—B. aid R. Wallis, shipbuilders,
Blackwall, May 15, at twelve—J. H. Miller, seedsman, Newgate-
street, May. 25, at one—J. Owens, linen draper, Bishopsgate-
street, May 25, at half-past one—A. Elmslie, chemist, Long-lane,
Southwark, Slay 25, at two.

• In the Country.
J. Snelling, grocer, Messing, Essex, May 29, at ten, at Mr.
Mason's Colchester—W. E. Burgess, draper, Llanelly, Carmar-
thenshire, May 25, at twelve, at the Mackworth Arms Inn, Swan-
sea—J. Lea, jun., butcher, Worcester, May 28, at eleven, at the
Crown Inn, Worcester—H. New, commission agent, Birmingham,
May 28, at eleven, at the Black Horse Inn, Kidderminster—J. W.
Gough, stationer, Dursley, Gloucestershire, May 31, at nine, at
the Old Bell Inn, Dursley—T. Button, tanner, Sudbury, May 29,
at twelve, at the Rose and Crown Inn, Sudbury—S. Davis, brace-
manufacturer, Birmingham, May 29, at eleven, at the Union Inn,
Birmingham—J. Cousens, merchant, Prinstead, Sussex, May 30,
at twelve, at the Red Lion Inn, Fareham—W. Hale,- scrivener,
Bath, June 1, at twelve, at tho Castle and Bell Inn, Bath—J.
Hardman, shopkeeper, Kearsley, Lancashire, Jane 5, at three, at
the Commercial Inn, Lancashire—J. Wood, merchant, Manches-
ter, May 25, at eleven, at the Commissioners' Rooms, Manchester
W. Postle, cornmerchant, Worstcad, Norfolk, May 29, at twelve,
at the White Swan Inn, Norwich—W. W. Jenkins, brassfounder,
Birmingham, May 26, at one, at Dee's Royal Hotel, Birmingham.
London, England, 1838-05-05

WEDNESDAY.

The Dee Stakes of 50 says. each, h. ft., for three years old ;
Derby weights. To start at the Castle-pole, go once round, and
finish at the Coming-in-chair.
Lord Westminster's ch. c. Sir Ralph, by Pantaloon, out of
Basilisk; Lord Derby's ch. c. Ole Bull. by Taurus, out of Miss
Clifton ; Mr. Price's ch. f. Zillah, by Reveller, out of Morisco. by
Morisco; Sir T. Stanley's b. c. by Tramp or St. Nicholas, dam
Neva ; Lord Westminster's ch. c. Muscovado, by Pantaloon.
The Stand Cup,value 100 sovs., the gift of the Stand Committee,
added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for all ages ; three yrs,
fist. 101 b ; four, Bst. 51b ; five, Bst. 121 b. ; six and aged, 9st. 21b.
A winner of the value of 100 sovs. in either Plate or specie, once
to carry 3lbs., twice slbs., and thrice 71b. extra. Twice round
and a distance.

Mr. F. Price's Ludford, 6 yrs; Mr. J. Fairlie's Zohrab, aged;
Mr. J. Fairlie's ch. c. Abraham Newland, 4 yrs ; Sir T. Stanley's
b. c. Gasparo, by St. Nicholas, dam by Cerberus, 3 yrs ; Mr.
Mostyn's b. m. Birdlime, aged ; Mr. Buckley's bl. h. Dick, 5 yrs ;
Captain Lamb's ch. c. Chit Chat, 4 yrs; Gen. Yates's ch. h. Syl-
van, 6 yrs.
A Purse of 601. (in lieu of the its Cityplate), the gift of a portion of
the Town Council, andof Officers who are anxious to promote
the interests of the City Chester ; three years old to carry 6st.
71b., four fist. 41b., five Bst. 121 b., six and aged, 9st. 21b ; mares
and geldings allowed 31b. Heats, one mile and a half ; three
to start or no race. To clos.: and name on the day of entry for
the Plates.
Mr. Bradley's b. h. Exorable, 5 yrs; Mr. E. Peel's ch. c.
Gadfly, 3 yrs ; Mr. G. Dawson's ch. c. Aimwell by Actaeon, 3 yr,.
Lord tglinton's b. g. The Potentate, 6 yrs ; Lord Warwick's b. c:
by Brutandorf, out of Melody, 3 yrs ; Mr. Arrowsmith's ch. f.
Margravine by Margrave, 3 yrs ; Mr. Barrow's b. in. Catherina,
aged ; Mr. Marlow s ch. f. Pair Play, 3 yrs ; Mr. Collett's b.
Conservative, 4 yrs ; Lord Miltown's ch. h. Fusileer, .5 yrs ; Mr.
Wise's ch. c. Contentment, 3 yrs ; Sir T. Stanley's b. c. by Tramp
or St. Nicholas, 3 yrs ; Air. Roylance's br. h. Master of the
Rolls, 5 yrs.
London, England, 1838-05-05

COAL MAR

Per Ton.

s. d.
Adair's lB 6
Bute's Tantield Moor 2O 6
Chester M..in
Howard's Main 2, 0
Ord's Redhugh
Pontop Windsor 2O 0
South Hartley l9 9
Todd's Bensham l9 0
Wylam 2O g
Walls End Heaton o 3,
Walls End Hilda 22 0.
Walls End Killingworth
Walls End Newmarch......., 2l 6
\Valls:End Perkins
Ships arrived since

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Mn'' 4*
We have no alteration to report from the business of yesterday. -A,
entire sales effected at this day's market amount to 4,000 bags, for which
our last quotations were obtained.
LIVERPOOL CORN MAKKET, MAr 4.
The arrivals since Tuesday have been extremely ligfA e' Flour and,
Grain, but with Oatmeal we are largely supplied.
The weather has suddenly changed, and it 1.44, been considazlah4t-
warmer since our last report, with frequent sly,,w,e4s, whick hAP.Lvivincies-
fully improved the country's Appearanc[d rFbPlct t11;6, 151if5;n2.%0,4-11.4,1-.
There was only a trifling 4emand for `;l7heat, a' 430w:beer masker, ,
but as the stocks wer,47,h9t large, no rotiEtipo, Asrizmilted to, Oats
were also dull Oattra„Vkik,,sover, was. purchased rather
freely to /mid oxer, atdrogrrq4feir*, wooing, quality was in brisk
demand at our. last 9?-1P1:444-ri, itiralting Earley was little inquired for
but grinding ankli-o.l.ati,li aorta sold pretty well at currency of this
day VICO.
London, England, 1838-05-05

ELECTION COMMITTEES
(YESTERDAY.)

(From our Second Edition of last night. )
BEDFORD.
The Committee met at one o'clock, Lord EBRINGTON in the Chair.
Mr. HARRISON attended for the petitioner, Mr. Sergeant MERRE-
111turnza and Mr. THESSIGRR for the sitting Members.
The petition having been read (bribery, by treating, is, we understand,
alleged by both parties),
Mr. HARRISON opened the case of the petitioners. He said the num-
bers at the late election were—Mr. Pollock, 467, Mr. Stuart, 419 ; Mr.
Crauley, 412 ; so that the majority of Mr. Stewart was only seven.
Upon the production of the poll books, counsel for petitioners ob-
jected, that there was not sufficient proof of their having been deli-
vered by the Poll clerks to the returning officers.
The arguments pro and con upon this question occupied till near
four o'clock.

The Committee ordered the room to be cleared; and on our re-
admittance,
The CHAMMAN announced the decision of the Committee to be, that
the poll books should be received.
The Committee then adjourned till eleven o'clock tomorrow.
London, England, 1838-05-05

ATANCHESTER AND LEEDS RAILWAY.
CONTRACTS FOR WORKS.
The Directors of the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company
will MEET at their Offices, No. 9, Brown-street, in Manchester,
on 'Mosn.tY, the 18th day of June, 4838, at Twelve o'Clock at
tNiooloie c
n precisely,ontract,
:tf_.E RECEIVE TENDERS for the under-men-
d
TODMORDEN CONTRACT.—To make and maintain the
Railway with all excavations, embankments, tunnels, bridges, cul-
verts, drains, fences, and gates complete, including the laying and
ballasting of the permanent way and sidings, and furnishing the
necessary stone blocks, but exclusive of the wooden sleepers, rails,
chairs, and fastenings; as also the Gauxholme Viaduct. Com-
mencing at a point about five chains to the northeast of Clough
Mill, and terminating at about twelve chains to the north-east of
the road from Todmorden to Burnley, being a distance of about
one mile and twenty-two chains, exclusive of the length of the
Gauxholme Viaduct.
MILL WOOD CON TRA CT.—To make and maintain the
Railway, with all its works in like manner, from the termination of
the Todmorden contract to Castle Clough Mill, being a distance of
about sixty-two chains.
Drafts of the contracts, with plans and specifications of the works,
will be ready for inspection, at the Engineer's office, Palatine-
buildings, Hunt's Bank, Manchester, on and after Friday, the Ist
day of June, 1838.
Printed forms of tender may be had after the above date, at the
offices in Manchester, and no others will be attended to. The ten-
ders most be delivered at the Railway-office, No. 9, Brown-street,
in Manchester, at or before ten o'clock in the forenoon, on Mon-
day, the 18th June, 1838, under a sealed cover, addressed to the
Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Works ;" and the parties
tendering, or persons duly authorized by them, must be in attend-
ance at the time of meeting.
The parties whose tender is accepted will be required to enter
into a bond, with two sureties for the due performance of the con-
tracts in a penalty of not less than 10 per cent. upon the gross sum
contracted for; and the names of the proposed sureties are to be
specified in the tender. The Directors will not bind themselves to
accept the lowest tender.
JAMES WOOD, Chairman.
Manchester and Leeds Railway Office, 9, Brown..
street, Manehester, 30th April, 1838.
London, England, 1838-05-05

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.-(THIS

DEAL, MAY 4.—Wind N.E., moderate.—Sailed the outward 13011._”„ar
as per last, on their respective voyages ; also, came down from the rliv:3,
and proceeded, the Jane Gouldie, Simpson, for Honduras; Thom
Blythe, Rowe, for the Mauritius ; Jane Clark, Stephenson, 101
for
Ellen, Brown, for Jamaica; Mary; Carden, for St. Domingo.
PORTSMOUTH, MAY 4.—Wind S.S.E. to N.E., fine.—Sailed her My
jesty's Madagascar, —, for Quebec ; Jansen, Heron, for Barbadnea.,
PLYMOUTH, MAY 3.—Wind S.W.—Arrived the City of Lilneri-
steamer, from Dublin.
FALNIOUTII, MAY 3.—Wind S.S. W. to S. , fresh breezes. ,
rived the Siluna, Watts, from Cadiz, sailed March 6. Sailed the Pie°
packet, Lieut. Luce, for the West Indies.
LIVERPOOL, MAY 4.—Wind variable, and light.— •it.rrive a tlr'
Vixen, Wakeham, from Leghorn ; Anna Sophia, Thompson, from
°" :
Lucretia, Hayes, from Marseilles; Lady Bessell, —, from Lisb,
Wilhelmina, Kreplin, from Wesmar ; Julia, from do.; JurnWre,,sts-
Small, from Wyburi. Arrived off port the Chieftain, frot,„Cbee;
nia ; Flora, —, from Rastock. Sailed the Wilson, Vogely, for V"' 10,
Cassia, Knight, for Boston; Bell, M'lnnes, for Messina; Seneca' for
ker, for Beiront ; Bridget, Turner, for Africa; Arkwright,
Rio Janeiro; Sarah, Watford, for Narva ; and the CommissarY, 6ree
for Boston.
from
BRIGHTON, MAY 4.—Arrived off port, the Frank Habane'"'
Matanzas.
SHOREHAM, MAY 4.—Arrived the Indian Chief, Hart, from Tar4l.o,
DARTMOUTH, MAY 4.—As rived off port, the Hallander,
Boston.

DUBLIN, Max 3.—Arrived the Castries, Mondell, from St. Lucr s. Jo
SLIGO, MAY 2.—Arrived the Hannah, Bewick, and Archieve, eGiff°l.
from London. • Co'
SHIELDS, MAY 4.—Arrived the Anna Maria, Wyburr„, frosty
penhagen.
rgh'
HULL, MAY 4.—Arrived the William Darley steamer, fr. om }l37uoi
LIVERPOOL, MAY 3.—The Great Western, steamer., from Br's',6lll,
New York, was spoken with at 2 P.M., 15th ult., and not on the '
as stated yesterday.
London, England, 1838-05-05

ROUST: O.FcOMMONS, MAY 4.

The SPEAKER took the chair shortly before Four o'clock.
Mr. HINDLEY pr,ented petitions from two individuals reading in
Oldham against the Oldham Gas and Waterworks Bill, and
p.vaying to
be heard by counsel. The Hon: Meinher also presented a petiti.T from

the fancaster Railway Committee against the Bolton and Preston Rail.
way Bill.
Mr. LISTER presented a petition from an individual residing in
Leek, against the Oldham Gas and Water Works Bill.
Mr. MARK PHILLIPS presented a similar petition from the Man-
chester and Salford Water Works Company; also, a petition from the
pawnbrokers of Manchester, against the Pledge Society Bill.
Mr. FENTON presented a petition from Leek against the Oldham
Gas and Water Works Bill. Similar petitions were presented by Mr.
I Grimsditch and other Members, whose names were unknown in the
gallery.

Lord WORSLEY presented a number of petitions from parishes in
Lincolnshire and the Isle of Wight, praying for the immediate abolition
of the system of Negro apprenticeship.
Similar petitions were presented by Mr. G. WOOD, from parishes
in Westmorland and Lancashire ; by Mr. Round, from Halsted ; by
Mr. Winnington and Mr. Christopher.

Mr. ROUND presented a petition from the farmers around Colchester
against the Bill for allowing Foreign Corn to be ground in this country
for exportation.
Mr. CHRISTOPHER presented a petition praying that all the Funds
of the Church be applied to the purposes of religion. Also one from
Spilsbury against the Bill for allowing the grinding of Foreign Corn
in Bond.
London, England, 1838-05-05

BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY.
CALL OF FIVE POUNDS PER SHARE.
Being the FOURTH INSTALMENT, and making, with former
Calls, FIFTEEN POUNDS per Share.
The Directors of this Company, acting under the provisions of the
Act of Incorporation, hereby give Notice that the Proprietors of
Shares are required to pay, on or before MONDAY, the 14th of May
next, at any of the undermentioned Banks,. the sum of Five
Pounds on' each of their respective Shares.
IN LONDON Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.
LIVERPOOL The Bank of Liverpool.
MANciiEsTER The South Lancashire Bank.
BRISTOL Messrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. ;
Baillie, Ames, and Co. ;
Stuckey and Co.'s Banking Company,
or at either of their Branches ;
The West of England and South Wales
District Bank,or either of its Branches;
The National Provincial Bank of
England.
EXETER. The West of England and South Wales District
Bank, or either of its Branches ;
The Devon and Cornwall Bank ;
Messrs. Cole, Holroyd, and Co. ;
Milford and Co. ;
Sanders, Sons, and Co.
Who lia—c been instructed to charge Interest, at the rate of Five
per Cent. per Annum, on all payments made after the said Four-
eenth day of May next.
By order of the Directors,
J. B. BADHAM, Secretary.
Office, 39, Broad-street, Bristol, April 17, 1833.
London, England, 1838-10-13

VIII

SPAIN and the SEAT of WAR in SPAIN. By 11. B.
HALL, Esq.. late Captain 7th Royal British Fusileers. 1 vol.
post Bvo., with View of Bilbao, 10s. 6d..
•

Lord BROUGHAM'S OPINION on. POLITICS, THEO-
LOGY, LAW, SCIENCE, LITERATURE, &c. ; with Me-
moirs of his Lordship's Life. 1 large vol. post Bvo., I2s. bound.
X.

EVENINGS with PRINCE CA MBACERES, Second Con-
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AUSTRIA and the AUSTRIANS, with Sketches of the Da-
nube and the Imperial States. 2 vols. post Bvo., N%ith Portraits, 21s.

XII.

The VISCOUNT' DE CH A TEA ÜBRIAND'S SKETCHES
of ENGLISH. LITERATURE. Second Edition, 2 vols. Svo., 245.
Henry ColburniTniAiSher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
p. be had of all Booksellers.
DR. ANIADGE ON ASTHMA.
_ In 1 vol. Svo. illustrated with Plates, coloured from Nature,

ALSTFIMA, :its SPECIES and COMPLICA-
TIONS, or Researches into the Pathology of Disordered
Respiration, with Remarks on the Remedial Treatment applicable
to each Variety ; being a Practical and Theoretical Review of this
Malady, considered in its Simple Form, and in connection with
Disease of the Heart, Catarrh, Indigestion, &c.
By FRANCIS H. RAMADGE, M.D.,
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and Senior Physician
to the Infirmary for Asthma, Consumption, and other Diseases of
the Chest.
H E

London : Longman and Co.

L A N C E T.
OCTOBER 13.

Edited by Mr. WA KLEY, M.P.
CONTENTS :-1. Lecture on the Properties of the Blood in
Disease, by M. Magendie.-2. Lecture by Dr. Basham on the
Study of Therapeutics.-3. Dr. Granville en Prussic Acid.-4.
Dr. P. Hennis Green on the Mortality of Disease amongst Children.
—5. Introductory Lectures at the Metropolitan Schools.---ti.
pediments to Instruction caused by the Medical Officers of Hos-
pitals.-7. Committee of-Inquiry at the Westminster Hospital on
Sir A. Carlisle.-8. Lithotrity in a Child.-9. Spermatis Animal-
calm in Plants.-10. Treatment of Club-foot.

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LAW INTELLIGNCE.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, 0cT..12.
IMPORTANT DPCISION —IN RE RALPH TODD.
The decision of the (Curt on the important question whe-
ther persons in custody on mestie process could take the
benefit of the Act wa; given to-day. It has been anxiously
looked for, as it will aff!ct a number of persons now in con-
finement.
Mr. Commissioner BOWEN had received the opinion of two
of his Learned Colleagues, who agreed with hint that the Court
had not the power, under the 35. h section of the Ist and 2:1 of
Victoria, to determine the cases of parties in confinement on
mesne process.
Mr. COOKS said the public were anxious that the question
should be settled. It would of course be made known, and
persons would avail themselves of the power to be discharged
on filing common bail.
Mr. Commissioner BOWEN mentioned that the Learned Chief
Commiss;oner and Mr. Commissioner Law entirely concurred
in the view he had taken. Mr. Commissioner Law was, how-
ever, not so clear on another point.
Mr. Coots remorked that the Bar wished the decision, gs
a report had gone abroad that there was a di‘i,ion among the
Commissioners on this important subject. It was said that
Mr. Commis. ioner Law entertained a different opinion from
the one now expressed.
Mr. Commissioner BOWER said the point he recurred to was,
whether the Court should allow tho4e. to precceal who had al-
ready petitions filed. 01 the ocher question Mr. Gimmis-
sioner Law aas clearly determined. The opinion of his other
Learned Brother, Mr. Commissioner I-I;:rris. had not been
obtained, on account of his great distance from London. 1 his
decision will lead to the Jiberation of a great number now in
prison—they will apply to a Judge to tys dimelpirged.
London, England, 1838-10-13

Kentucky Bank also declined Paterson Railroad Com-
pany 1, and Harlem Railroad Company, of which consi-
derable sales were made, fully 2,i per cent. The packet
for Liverpool having been detained until this morning, fur-
ther sales of sterling bills were made at Oi to 10 per cent.
premium—the latter rate showing a further advance on the
clos;ng price of the day previous.
The latest accounts from Canada are of the 1011
ult. Both provinces ate at present in a very tranquil
state. We quote from the Montreal an abridged ac-
count of a trial of four rebels on a charge of murder,
which will convey to our readers some impression of
the atrocious character of the so-called loyal press.

The Paris Journals of Thursday have all been re-
ceived, together with advices from Madrid of the 4th
instant. Their contents are of very little moment,
with the exception of the following extract from a let-
ter from Saragossa, dated the 4th inst.:--
" Official reports addressed by the Military Governor
of Caspe to General San Miguel announce that Cabrera
had unexpectedly attacked, between Ca=pe and Morella,
the five battalions and two squadrons commanded by Get).
Pardinas, and put them comp!et,ly to the rout. Very few
men of the division escaped. a,.neral Pardinas and sos eral
of his officers remained on the field. The population of
Saragossa became alarmed on receiving this inteldgence—
cries of Dawn with the Ministry' were uttered in ti
streets, and the Governor was obliged to ordcr the artil-
lery of the place to be pointer again,t the rioter:, to pre-
vent a new insu7rectimary movement in the city."

The Madrid Journa!s announce the retirement of
General ALDAMA froat the War-office, as soon as a
successor can be appointed agreeable to ESPAR-
TERO. No report of the &feat of PARDINAS had
reached the Spanish Capital.
The following extracts include all the news con-
tained in the Paris Journals of Thursday :
London, England, 1838-10-13

.£ 3. c. s. d s d. e. d.' 5. d.
20 47 Pi 294 11 010 0 0 20 ole 11 10 01, 0 0 0
30 ,28 15 10 221 0 0 0 0 30 ole Its 7 I 7 3!I
40 13 19 9, lIS g 0 1:34i 6 I 40 117 327 311 19 410

Also Annuitioi eommencing at any other Age.

Prospectuses, detailing the objects of the Society at length with
every variety of Tables, may be had by application at the Office,
and any of the Branches, which are established in most of the
principal Tot ?.s.
F. FERGUSON CA NIROUX, secretary.

PROMOTER LIFE ASSURANCE and
ANNUITY COMPANY, 9, Chatham Place, Blackfriars,
London. Established in 18'26.

111, EC'
Wm. Goodenough Hayter,Esq., M.
Charles Johnston, E,q.
John Towgood Kemble, E3q.
John G. Shaw Lefevre, Esq. F.R.S.

:TORS.
Robert Palk, Esq.
1 William Unw•in Sims, Esq.
S muel Smith, Esq.
Le Nlerehant Thomas, Esq.

•
TRUSTEES.
John Deacon, Esq., John G Shaw Lefevre, Esq., F.R. S.,
William Unwin Sims, Esq.
In this Office Assurers fur the wh&e term of life have the
option, as most accords with their views and circumstances, either
of securing a certain sum at death at a low rate of Premium ; of of
participating in 3/4 of the nett profits of the Company on paying an
increa,cd rate of Premium.
The following are the annual Premiums for the assurance of 1001.
on a healthy life in either case

WITII OPT PROFITS.
----- 1 1--
Age Age 30 Age 40. Age 50 gc. O A,,e 30,
6 d, s. d. d. ,C 6. d .1: S. d. s d. £ s. s. d.
111 8 2 2 2 217 0 4 0 8 1 16 II 2 9 2,3 6 6 1 II 2

:11 PROFITS.

Age .0.1 Age 50.

A division of the nett profits will take place quinquennially.
Bonuses accrue on ail beneficial policies on which three annual pre-
miums sha I have been paid, at the time a division occurs; and the
holders of such Policies have the option either of receiving their
bonuses in a present sum, or of having them applied in augmenta-
tion of their Policies, or in reduction of their future Premiums.

Assurers on the non-bonus system may contract to pay their
Premiums either in one sUrri,lin a given number of payments, in
annual, half-yearly, or quai•terMy payments, or in any other way
most suitable to their convenience.

Officers in the Army and Navy, when in activ,! service, Persons
afflicted with chronic and -other diseases, and such as are going
beyond the limits of Europe, are also Assured at moderate Rates.
Prospectuses, and all r,quisite information, may be obtained at
the Office. Propos ils can be passed daily.
MICHAEL SAWARD, Secretary.
London, England, 1838-12-21

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London, England, 1838-12-21

CRIMINAL COURT-.THURSDAY,

OLD COURT.
PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY—SUMMARY CON-
VICTIONS—EMIGRATION— HORSE-STEALING.--The gen-
tlemen of the Grand Jury came into Court, and returned a
great number of bills for felony and misdemeanour, and
stated tbat having no other bills in the office, they wished to
be discharged ; but before they separated, they should like
to offer a few observations to the Court through the medium
of their Foreman.
J. BAGSHAW, Esq., then said that the Grand Jurors
having had considerable discussion in their chamber upon
several matters touching the service which they had been
called upon to discharge, they begged to call the attention
of the Court to some of them. We consider, that not-
withstanding the attention which has been paid to, and the
alterations made in, the criminal jurisprudence of the
country, that it is yet susceptible of great improve-
ment. We find that the number of minor offence; is
much on the increase, and we wish, if it be possible,
for means to be adopted by which the time of the Court
and of those who have duties to perform about it, miizlit
be saved; and which would, moreover, prove a great saving
to the counties within its jurisdiction. We are of opinion
that if summary convictions and punishments were more
generally resorted to that the system would be productive
of beneficial results. We consider that this suggestion
applies more especially to juvenile offenders, a great number
of whom have been brought under our consideration. We
had the case of a child before us yesterday only nine years
of age charged with a trifling offence, and we humbly con-
ceive that in such a case a summary punishment might
have been inflicted which would have been adequate with-
out sending such a child to the Central Criminal Court
to undergo the ordeal of a trial. We have also had our
attention drawn to the subject of emigration. It is well
known that establishments have been Formed for this pur-
pose, and we are informed that system has worked with
beneficial results. We are of opinion that, as there are so
many poor, helpless, and deserted persons wandering about
in every part of the metropolis, many of whom wou'd
probably work if they could obtain labour to perform, emi-
gration should be held out to such as a boon of encourage-
ment to proceed to the Colonies, where labourers are much
required, and where, by industry and good conduct, they
might become useful, perhaps respectable, members of so-
ciety. In adopting this recommendation we are only in-
fluenced by an earnest desire that crime in all its ramified
forms may be diminished. There is another subject to
which we be, also to draw the attention of the Court. We
had a case of horse-stealing before us, where the, value of
the animal was stated to be 61., and soon after the robbery
the horse was disposed of to a " knacker" (perhaps to avoid
detection) for the small sum of 158. We have been in-
.
London, England, 1838-12-21

ISLE OF WIGHT.

(PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE.
Cowas, DEC. 10.—Wc are happy to hear that thus early,
even before the close of 1838, many of the members of the
Squadron are preparing for the season of 1839.
Ratsey is building a yacht for Beardmore, Esq.
Hon. Augustus Moreton has had his yacht, the Elizabeth,
hauled up in the same yard to undergo extensive repairs, and
to be new coppered ; where the Hon. Lindsey Burrell is also
having his yacht lengthened.
J. White is building a schooner yacht, of about 100 tons,
for Almon Hill, Esq., which is to be got ready with all pos-
sible despatch.
Three other gentlemen have been down, to make arrange-
ments for the coming season. The Earl of Yarborough is also
here, and it is said the worthy Commodore intends to have the
Kestrel afloat in April.
The Gondola schooner yacht, 141 tons, it at Athens, with
her owner, Lord Canning.
The Mischief schooner yacht, of 221 tons, is in the Medi-

terranean, with Sir Joseph Hawley, Bart.
The Duke of Buccleuch's cutter yacht, Flower of Yarrow,
of 145 tons, is hourly expected here from London, on her
way to Naples.
DEC. 20. —Arrived the Owen Glendwr cutter yacht, of 113
tons, belonging to Colonel John Hall, of the Ist Life Guards,
from Lisbon in sixteen days.
The Menai brigantine yacht, of 175 tons, arrived at Cadiz
on the 27th November, from England, and was to sail about
the 10th instant with her owner, Mr. E. N. Harvey, and Mr.
Ridley Colbourne, for Naples.
Mr. Else has purchased the Emmetje schooner, of 102 tons,
of tho Hon. H. F. Walker.
The Earl of Yarborough is at Appuldercombe, his seat in
the Isle of Wight, where he is drawing a large circle of
fashionables around him, to spend the Christmas in his usual
old English style.
London, England, 1838-12-21

PRIVATE TUTOR.

ACLERGYMAN, for ;;;;yeara Tutor to a
Nobleman, and subsequently receiving SIX PUPILS
into his House, a moderate distance from London, would be glad
to fill a Vacancy with a Gentleman's Son, whose Education or
Health may require more than common attention.
Letters addressed to the Rev. J. C. C., Post Office, Hampton
Court, Middlesex, will be forwarded to him.
London, England, 1838-12-21

MOH NVATER AT LONDON BRIDOE To-mortHOW.
I:orning 42 minntes after 51 Evening 4 minutes after ti

_ _ --
II) COUNTRY NEWS-AGENTS AND BOOKSELLERS.
HETHERINGTON,GENERAL NEWS-
• AGENT and PUBLISHER, 126, STRAND, returns
thanks to his Friends and Customers for their steady support during
the past year. Observation and experience having enabled him to
improve his arrangements so as to insure strict punctuality, he, at
a period of the year when changes from various causes take place,
confidently solicits Orders from the Trade in General for News-
papers, Books, Pamphlets, &c. of every description. That atten-
tion to business, which has hitherto given such general satisfaction
to those who have intrusted him with their Orders, shall in no case
be relaxed, but every improvement which experience may suggest
to the advantage of his Customers shall be adopted with avidity.
Terms—Cash, or a satisfactory Town reference.

The publication of THE SUN NEWSPAPER commenced this day
at 50 minutes past Three o' Clock.
London, England, 1838-12-21

VATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR•
I ANCE and DEFERRED ANNUITY SOCIETY.
26, CORNHILL, LONDON.
Capital, 500,0001.
PATRON—His Grace the DUKE of SOMERSET, F. R. S.
DIRECTORS.
T. LAMIE MURRAY, Esq., Chairman.
Col. Sir Surges Camac, K. C. S. !George Lungley, Es,.
John Elliotson, M.D. F. K. S. (Kenneth Mackenzie, Esq.
C. Farebrother, Esq., Ali. John Rawson, Esq.
H. Gordon, Esq. !Joseph Thomp‘on, Esq.
Robert Holland, Esq., M.P.
YSICI A N—J. Elliotson, M.D., F. R. S. ,37, Conduit-street.
SuacEoN----E. S. Symes, Esq., 35, Hill-street, Berkeley-square.
ACTIJA KY—W. S. B. Woolhouse, Esq., F. R. A. S.
By the new principles of Life Assurance in this Society many
essential advantages, besides that of securing a provision for a
family, or for old age, are gained by the Assured, and thereby
a vastly increased value is given to each policy effected with the
Society.
SPECIMEN OF ANNUAL PREMIUMS TO INSURE £lOO.
1
Age ‘2O. I Age I Age 30. I Age 35. I Ago 4'• I Age 45.1 Age 50.
London, England, 1838-12-21

ISLE OF WIGHT REFORM-A-TORY.

This establishment, which has been fitted up for the recep-
tion of, and reformation, if possible, of delinquents of the
worst description, is at length finished, and a draft of fifty
young hopefuls, from the hulks at Portsmouth, are expected
over to occupy it on Friday next.
A Radical Magistrate, Governor, Wardens, &c., have been
appointed; yet, to reform- a- Tory, is ti.ought to be almost a
hopeless task even for them, as it is not only such a stupid,
but such a vicious animal.

.... - .
Reform-a-Tory what a contradiction—what an impossibi-
lity I A compound word—why the house must be a fire and
Water machine! A name, doubtless, coined by some of the
6 4 back of the Wighters," who call Hollands DEviusu good
stuff—certainly a very doubtful name to recommend it.

Lord and Lady Francis Egerton intend to have a
o
large party of friends at Worsley Hall during the ensuing
week.
sa cacto
tmhpe a ns
ei ecclo
nbdy
wh iese Lk ai
nd y
jaanndu
afar my ifloyr,
willleavelli
His
the Lordship,abve
Oatlands, Surrey, for the purpose of being near town at the
meeting of Parliament.
In consequence of the discovery and apprehension
Queen's Palace, and the
coe t
of the boy, Edwin Jones, in the m
reasonable conjecture being that he had obtained
admission amongst the body of workmen, orders have been
a issued that all tradesmen who are enge
alerations, St .., in the Palace, shall begd in making any
accountable for the
men employed under them, and see that they duly leave at
the time appointed.
London, England, 1838-12-21

NOW READY,

:n 2 vols. Bvo., embellished with numerous Characteristic Illustra-
tions and Portraits,
_ _

ATEMOIRS OF CHARLES MATHEWS,
Comedian.

By MRS. MATHEWS.
:ncluding his Correspondence; and an Account of his Early Days,
written by Himself.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.
London, England, 1838-12-21

lIA7'TON-GARDEN.

Yesterday James Wood, the driver of the Paddington
omnibus No. 433, belonging to the London Conveyance
Company, appeared to a summons to answer the complaint
of Robert Thornton, a police constable, No. 91, E division,
for furious driving, and endangering the lives of passengers.
Mr. BENETT consulted with Mr. BURRELL, and con-
victed the defendant in the penalty of 305. and costs, and
ordered that his license should be suspended for a fortnight.
He was then ordered to deliver up his plate, No. 3,046,
and his license was indorsed, with his second conviction,
and they were both detained.

Mr. BENETT told him that, in default of payment, he
would be committed to the House of Correction for three

weeks.

John Holmes, the driver of the Paddington omnibus,
474, was convicted in the penalty of 20s. and costs for a
similar offence. He begged hard that his license might not
be indorsed, but Mr. BENETT told him that he was bound
to indorse it.

IRISH POOR.—Another ttarvin2 Irishman was brought
up by the overseer of Clerkenwell parish, to be removed
in the ordinary way.
Mr. Mould, the clerk, doubted the right of the parish to
pass the children, who were natives of this country, to Ire-
land.

The Overseer contended that they were justified.
Mr. Mould told him that he would find out his error, as
it had been decided to the contrary in a higher Court.
The Overseer, however, persisted in his opinion as to his
right, and quitted the office.
London, England, 1838-12-21

FIRE IN WHI FECHAPEL.

A fire broke out last night, and continued to rage with great
violence. The extensive Sugar Refining establishment of
Messrs. Frederick Bowen and Son, on the south side of
Duncan _street, was reduced to ashes. The heat was so in..
tense, that the opposite premises, the property of Messrs.
Craven and Lucas, sugar refiners, were several times in
jeopardy, and it required the utmost exertions of the firemen
to prevent the buildings from taking fire. This morning as
immense assemblage of persons blocked up the streets and
avenues leading to the scene of destruction.

We arc happy to state from good authority the amount of
damage stated in the different Morning Papers is incorrect,
t.ni does not exceed 30,0001, which is insured. The exer-
tions of Mr. Braichso-id and his men cannot be too highly
praised. . _

The whole of Mrs. Frederick Bowen and Son's premises,
c nsisting of a long range of buildings four stores high, and
situated on the south side of Duncan-street, are totally con-
sumed. The sugar-house belonging to Messrs. Craven and
Lucas, immediately opposite, was damaged. Another large
sugar factory in Half-moon-alley, opposite the western angle
of the one burnt down, and also the property of Messrs.
Bowen and Son are greatly damaged, particularly the front of
the building and contents by water. Several houses in Alie-
street, Goodman's fields, at the back of the fire, greatly damaged
by fire and water. Greater portion of the property destroyed
and damaged is insured in the Sun. Phoenix, Imperial, Scot-
tish Union, and Royal Exchange Fire-offices.
The means adopted to prevent the loss of life or accidents,
were judicious. Two of the Brigade were placed on the build-
ings adjoining, to give the alarm when they observed the walls
to totter, which they did, but such was its suddenness,
that two of the brigade had a most miraculous escape. A
stranger, however, who had approached too near, was knocked
down, and a portion of the front wall fell on him. He was
speedily dug out, and taken to the hospital, where he now re-
mains in a dangerous state.
The fire commenced in the lump room, and was discovered
by one of the workmen employed on the premises. The en-
gines were still playing on the ruins when our Reporter left.
London, England, 1838-12-21

(TO BE CONTINUED.)

A CLUB FOR FIRE-ARMS.—It is said there is a
club for providing fire-arms, at a small village between Roy-
ton and Rochdale, which is constituted after the plan of
the money clubs so common in manufacturing towns.
Whenever the amount contributed is sufficient to buy a
gun, lots are drawn who shall have it, and so on in succes-
sion till each subscriber has obtained one.—Manchester
Guardian.
London, England, 1838-12-21

SPECIMENS OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES

BENEFITS. i
PREMIUMS.
Options secured, on attaining
the To secure, on at-
taining the S innuity.£lo 00
age of Sixty-five, by an Annual'', age
• Cash 82 ii 0
Premium of 21. I2s. '1 ofSixty.five,thQ Pa 47 $ ,
_option of
--- ----.

Age 1, Age 1 Payable Payable
next , Payable in
Di
nextfor'
Birth. Annuity. Cash. Policy. 1
girth-'annually. One Ms-
Day. ! Day. Sum. parity.
£ a. d. X. s. d.l X. s. (I.' X. s. d. .C. s. d. X. a. d.
20 47 16 6 294 11 006 C 0 0 29 019 11 t 0 010 0 II I
30 26 15 10 221 0 0!261 0 0 30 019 6 li 7 1 7 311
40 113 10 9 115 8 01136 6 0, 40 117 3 27 311 19 410

Also

Prospectuses
every variety of
and any of the
principal Tom.:

Annuities eommencing at any other Age.
I, detailing the objects of the Society at length, with
f Tables, may be had by application at the Office,
Branches, which are established in most •f the
,s.

F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.

pROTESTANT DISSENTERS'
AND GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
62, KING WILLIAM-STREET, LONDON-BRIDGE,
LONDON.
Capital, Ono Million.
TRUSTEES.
(With a seat at the Board.)
Thomas Challis, Esq. J Thomas Piper, Esq. I Thomas Wilson, Esq.
DIRECTORS.
William T. Beebe, Esq. Richard Hollier, Eqq.
George Bousfield, Esq. Charles Hindley, Esq., M.P.
Andrew Caldecott, Esq. John Pirie, Esq., Ald.
John Easthope, Esq., M.P. Thomas B. Simpson, Esq.
John Edger, Esq. Charles P. Villiers, Esq., M.P.
Joseph Fletcher, Esq. John Wilks, Esq.
Edward Wilson, Esq.
On the sth of January next the Business of this Company will
be removed to their extensive and central Premises, No. 62, King
William-street, until which period it will be carried on as usual in
their Temporary Offices, No. 17, Cornhill.
As many Fire Policies are renewable at the Christmas Quarter,
the Directors beg to remind their Friends and the Public, that
they receive Fire Risks of all descriptions, including Chapels,
School Rooms, Mills, Goods, and Shipping in Docks, Farming
Stock, &c., at the same Reduced Rates as other respectable Com-
panies. No charge is made on the Transfer of Policies from other
Offices.
Two Tables of Life Premiums, calculated expressly for the Of-
fice, have been prepared, the one giving an interest in the profits
of the Company, the other not.
By order of the Beard,
THOMAS PRICE, Secretary.

Dec. 21.
London, England, 1838-12-21

The climate of the new colony is, according to Mr.
James's account, as healthy as any person can imagine, and
from April to November may challenge comparison with
the most favoured regions of the globe. " I have some-
times," he observes, "in the mornings of April and May,
while inhaling the pure and balmy air of Mount Lofty, felt
a positive pleasure in mere animal existence, in the act of
breathing." From the latter end of November, however,
to the commencement of March, the heat is almost in-
tolerable. Water, too, is not quite so abundant as might
be desired, for the springs and rivulets have an ugly trick of
drying up in the hot months, so that a man may walk
across the river Torrens, " without knowing it." Grapes,
oranges, lemons, figs, olives, pomegranates—each in its
highest perfection—abound in South Australia, which
" even in its present infant state, produces as fine melons as
the Levant." After all, however, the great recommenda-
tion of the new colony is its peculiar adaptation to sheep-
farming and the growth of wool, in which, we are told, it
will soon rival the older colony.
London, England, 1838-12-21

TRATE S.

A meeting of the Magistrates of the County of Middle-
sex was held yesterday at the Sessions House, Clerkenwell,
for the despatch of County business, Mr. Sergeant ADAMS
in the Chair.

The minutes of the last Court were read and confirm::

GRAND JURIES.

Mr. LAURIE gave notice of arriOTion for the next Court
day, that a clerk be appointed to attend the Grand Jury
of this Court for the same purpose as a clerk had recently
been appointed by the Judges of the Central Criminal Court.

CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE OF CORRECTION.

A special report of the Visiting Justices of the House
of Correction relative to the duties of the Chaplain was
read. It recommended that the salary be 3001. a year.
Several members having expressed their opinion that
the salary was too small, the report was received, and or-
dered to be printed, and taken into consideration on the
next County day.
London, England, 1838-12-21

NEW COURT.

Henry Brown was indicted for stealing a brooch, an um-
brella, a pair of boots, and sundry articles of female apparel of
the value of 31., the property of Mary Jameson.
The prosecutrix stated that she lives in the New-road,
Mile-eud. Early in the present month the prisoner was em-
ployed to remove her goods from her former lodgings, and he
came to her house to do some jobs afterwards. One day she
went out from home, and on her return she found her box
broken open, and a variety of articles missing. Suspicion
fell upon the prisoner, he having been seen to enter her apart-
ment by means of false keys.
The theft having been proved, the Jury found the prisoner
guilty.

In.conscquence of the conduct of the prisoner subsequent
to the theft, the Court treated the prisoner leniently, and
sentenced him to only three months' imprisonment in the House
of Correction, there to be kept to hard labour.
London, England, 1838-12-21

SOLITARY CONFINEMENT.

In the course of a discussion relative to some proposed
alteration in the New Prison,
Sir PETER LAURIE expressed a hope that some altera-
tion would speedily be made with respect to the punish-
ment of prisoners by solitary confinement. There were
now three boys in Bethlem Hospital, whose insanity had
been occasioned by solitary confinement in the Penitentiary,
Milbank.