The Sun.
London, England, 1849-07-25 00:00:00

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IRELAND.
THE ILLEGAL PROCESSIONS IN THE NORTH.
DUBLIN, TUESDAY EYENING.—The Northern Whig
of this morning says:—" Yesterday Mr. Baldwin, who
presided in the Crowe Court at Downpatrick in the ab-
sence of the Chief Baron, referred in very decided terms
to the processions and exhibitions at Dolly's Brae on the
12th inst. The fancy that either party was not from the
first violating the law is now dispelled; both were simply
illegal and rebellious bands, and all who countenanced
them, or either of them, were abettors of their flagrant
violation of the law.
THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO BELFAST.
The following letter has been received by the Secre-
tary to the Flax Improvement Society of Ireland :
" House of Lords, Friday Night.
" My dear Sir,—As I could not give you any defi-
nite answer to your letter of the 11th, I deferred writ-
ing until I could do so, which I am happy to say I can
now in a favourable manner. Sir George Grey has com-
missioned me to say that both her Majesty and Prince
Albert will be happy to avail themselves of the opportu-
nity of witnessing the proposed exhibition of flax manu-
factures.

" It is probable that the Queen will be at Belfast about
,he 10th of August.

" I shall certainly be at the Society's rooms in time to
;ake my place as President.
" I remain, my dear sir,
" Very truly yours,
DOWNSHIRE."
" To James Mac Adam, Esq., jun., Secretary to
the Royal Flax Improvement Society of
Ireland."

DREADFUL MURDER.--.A convict, named Pearce, was
murdered by four other convicts, in Carrickfergus Gaol,
on Monday morning.

We have very much pleasure in stating that Mr.
Sergeant Talfourd, to whose claims to the vacant judge-
ship we called attention yesterday, has received an
official intimation of his elevation to the Bench. Mr.
Sergeant Tallourd's promotion will cause a vacancy in
the representation of Reading.
AFFRAY BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND POLICE AT
EDINBURGH.—On Sunday night, about half-past eight
o'clock, the Cowgate became the scene of a disgraceful
disturbance, in which the military and the police were
involved in a serious conflict. The origin of the affray
was a scuffle between two Irish navvies at the head of
the Cowgate, one of whom, upon the interference of
the police, quietly retired, but the other, a tall athletic
fellow, uttered an exclamation of defiance, and refused
to move off. The police took the man into custody, and,
notwithstanding his resistance, conveyed him down the
Cowgate towards the Police-office, followed by an as-
semblage of navvies and boys. The first attempt
made for the rescue of the prisoner was by another
Irish navvy, who was, however, seised by two policemen,
and safely lodged in the police-office ; but, when near
the arch of George the Fourth Bridge, a body of seven
or eight soldiers, belonging to the 21st regiment, at pre-
sent in the Castle, made an attack upon the police, who,
in self-defence, used their batons with considerable effect.
The navvies having joined the soldiers, the police were
overpowered, knocked down, and abused in a cruel man-
ner, valilst their prisoner made his escape, and has not
since been apprehended. The batons of some of the
police were wrested from their hands, and employed
against themselves; and the result was, that one of them
named Hunter, sustained several injuries on the body and
legs; a second, of the name of Mullins, being cut and
bruised; while a third, a young man, named Gibson,
received severe deep wounds on the head and
face. Only one of the military, who was identi-
fied after the affray, was apprehended, and, after
a most obstinate resistance, conveyed to the police-office.
The police, having in some degree cleared the Cowgate,
were then withdrawn; but one soldier, having afterwards
met a policeman in Bow-street, struck him on the face
with a large stone which he had concealed beneath his
coat. This brutal attack was witnessed by several spec-
tators, and the man has been identified; but it is feared
that the unfortunate constable has sustained a fracture of
the jawbone. Two strong piquets of the 21st Regiment,
under the command of an officer, reached the Grass-
market about nine o'clock, and was greeted with loud
cheers by the mob, and after their return to the castle,
the streets resumed their former quiet appearance. It is
anticipated that several of the soldiers engaged in the
affray will be identified and brought totrial.—Edixburgh
Evening Courant.

ATTEMPTED MURDER NEAR BEVERLEY.—On
Tuesday a most shocking attempt at murder was made in
the parish of Thearne, near Beverley, by Robert Young,
who has for some time been considered of imbecile mind,
on his brother, George Young, who is some years his
senior. The two brothers were engaged in field opera-
tions, and in consequence of some dispute, it is supposed,
the younger seized a plough hammer, and inflicted such
severe injuries upon the other, as to leave no hopes of
his life. The man is in custody, and stands remanded
to await the resulr.—Donca4er Chronicle.

The banking-house of Butterfield and Company
suspended payment in Peterefield, on Monday the 23d
instant. The principal absconded on Wednesday, the
18th instant, since which day he has not been seen.
Although not a bank of issue, their liabilities are supposed
to be very great, and in winding up the affairs, which
are supposed to be in a very bad state, a small dividend
only can be paid, if any portion of a moiety at all.
Their London bankers were Messrs. Bosanquet, of Pall-
Mull. This affair has caused a great panio in the
neighbourhood.
MANSLAUGHTER.— The evidence at the inquest,
which has been adjourned twice, upon the bcdy of
Martha Wilkinson, an illegitimate child, who was beaten
to death ten days ago by her father at Kirkby, Notts,
was brought to a close on Monday afternoon last, when
the jury returned a verdict of " Manslaughter against
William Atkinson." The coroner (Mr. Swann) imme-
diately made out his warrant of committal, and the
prisoner was conveyed by train to Nottingham county
gaol, where he will have to remain till the next March
mist. $9 Yaw as trial for 09 offemo.

Ann Hood, Rio Janeiro; Argo, Acapaleo; Henry Clay,
New York; Douglas, Prince Edward's Island.

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CORN-EXCHANGE-WEDNESDAY
The supply of English Wheat here to-day, was
chiefly composed of Monday's unsold samples—the fresh
arrivals from all quarters being extremely limited. As
the attendance of buyers was small, the demand for all
kinds of Wheat of home produce was exceedingly heavy,
and the inferior qualities were easier to purchase. The
imports of Foreign Wheat have been confined to 3,300
quarters. Sales progressed slowly, at barely Monday's
quotation. No English Barley on sale, but the supply
of foreign was tolerably extensive. The Barley trade
ruled heavy, at last week's decline in prices. Malt—the
supply of which was tolerably good—sold heavily, at
late rates. There was rather more doing in Oats than
last week, and late rates were fairly supported. Beans
and Peas commanded very little attention. Indian Corn
was offering at a decline of from is to 23 per quarter.
Fine Flour was held at full prices. In other kinds,
scarcely any business was transacted.

ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. I Barley. Oats. f Flour.
980 qrs. I -- qrs. - 470 qrs. I 1,490 ikk

3,300 I 1.940 I 6,930 i
Malt, 3,020 qrs.
13013.011GE1 ECOP
The plantation accounts being rather more favourable,
the demand for all kinds of Hops is in a sluggish state,
at barely the late advance in the quotations. The duty
is called 60,0001 to 75,000/. Sussex pockets, 31 th. to
41 12s; Weald of Kent pockets, 31 14s to 41 10s; Mid
and East Kent pockets, 4/ 4s to 717 s per cwt.
WEILITECECEIZEL.
Our market to•day was steady for each kind of Meat,
at full prices:—Beet, from 2s 4d to 33 6d; Mutton, 33
to 3s 103; Lamb, 4s to 5s ; Veal, 3s to 3s 8d; and
Pork, 3s 2d to 4s ptr Blbs, by the carcase.

MARLBRO'-STREET—(THIS DAY.)
Thomas Ryan, Patrick Jordan, John Burke, William
Crimmen, Edward Breen, Philip Burke, and David
Smart, all denizens of that delightful classic locality,
Orchard-place, Portman-square, were placed at the bar,
before Mr. Hardwick, charged with having created a
disturbance at the Albion public-house, Duke-street,
Grosvenor-square. They were also charged with vio-
lently assaulting several police-constables, who were
called to take them into custody.
John Roberts, landlord of the Albion public house,
Duke-street, Grosvenor-square, stated that, about seven
o'clock last night, the prisoners Ryan, Crimmen, and
Jordan, came into his house, and went into the
tap-room, where they had something to eat. In about
half an hour they left the house, and on his wife
going into the tap-room she missed a knife
and fork which she had lent to the prisoners. The pri-
soner Ryan subsequently returned and pulled the knife
and fork from his pocket, and laid it on the bar. Wit-
ness told him that he thought he should be justified in
giving him in charge for taking the kuife and fork. The
prisoner made use of a filthy expression, and said he
might bed-. The other prisoners then came in and
began creating a great disturbance, and striking several
of the customers who were standing at the bar. The
prisoners then ran out of the house, and witness followed
them into Oxford-street, when, on meeting with two
constables, he gave them in charge. The prisoners were
very violent, and the constables were roughly treated.
Hart, 205 D, deposed that he was on duty in Oxford-
street about nine o'clock last night, when Mr. Roberts
came up, and pointing out Ryan, Jordan, and Burke,
requested him to take them in charge. Witness took
hold of Ryan, and called another constable to take the
others. Ryan refused to go to the station, and as wit-
ness was endeavouring to persuade him to go quietly,
Crimmen came behind him and struck him a tremendous
blow in the face. The other prisoners then surrounded
him, and attempted to rescue Ryan. Witness drew his
truncheon, and krpt them at bay till other constables
arrived, when they were all secured and taken to the
station.
Rounding 351 A, who had a tremendous black-eye,
and was otherwise disfigured about the face, corrobo-
rated the evidence of the last witness, and stated that,
on going to the assistance of 225 D, he was surrounded
by several of the prisoners, and Jordan struck him on
the eye and mouth, which was much cut. He was then
knocked down on the ground, and while lying there he
received several kicks from the prisoner Burke, who
wrenched his staff from his hand,
Several other constables, who were more or less in-
jured by the prisoners' violence, were then examined in
corroboration of the above; and the prisoners, OR being
called upon to answer the charge, all stoutly de-
nied ill-treating any of the constables, who, they al-
legal, had exceeded their duty in interfering with them.
Mr. HARDWICK said he thought the charge sufficiently
proved, and committed the prisoners Ryan, Jordan, and
Burke to the House of Correction for six weeks, and the
other prisoners were committed for twenty-one days. I I