The Sun.
London, England, 1836-02-11 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Dachess of Kent and the Princess Victoria drove and
walked in the Parks yesterday.
Prince George of Cambridge left town on Tuesday, on a
visit to their Majcstks, at the Pavilion, at Brighton.
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York had an interview
yesterday with Viscount Melbourne, in Downing-street.
The Russian and French Ambassadors, and the Marquis de
Barbacena, on a special mission from Brazil, transacted busi-
ness yesterday, at the Foreign-office.
The Cabinet Ministers dined with the Marquis of Lans-
downe, last evening, at Lansdowne House.
The trustees of the Mocoa Charity transacted business yes-
terday, at the Colonial-office.

The Duke of Buckingham continues seriously ill,
at Stowe.

The Duke of Cleveland entertained a distinguished
party at dinner on Tuesday evening.
The Duke of Norfolk had a grand dinner party on
Tuesday evening, at Norfolk House.
The Duke of Montrose, we are sorry to state, has
had a relapse. His Grace is at his mansion in Grosvenor..
square.

The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and family
are expected to leave Paris for London on the 14th or 15th
instant. At the juvenile ball given by their Majesties at the
Tuileries the lovely childi-en of their Graces and those of the
Duchess de Coigny, an English Lady, Earls of Munster and
Bathurst, were much noticed by the King and Queen.
The Gazette de France states that the last number
of that Journal was seized at six o'clock on Tuesday evening.
It is said that the chair occupied by Morey during
the present trial in Paris, is the same on phich Barras sat
when installed in the Directory at the Luxembourg. This
arm chair, rescued from the Republic, has led both to the
throne and the scaffold.

Mr. Grantley Berkely has renewed his motion for
the admission of Ladies into the
.strangers' gallery. It is
fixed to come on on the 3d of May.
His Highness Prince Felix Schwartzenburg, whose
name is associated with a well known elopement in high life
some years ago, is likely, it is said, to form a matrimonial al-
liance with the Countess Vaudrieul, relict of the late French
Minister at the Court of Munich.

The Earl of Thanet has arrived in Connaught-place,
from a continental tour. The Noble Earl being unmarried,
Mr. Barham, the Member for Kendal, who married a daughter
of the Earl of Verulam, is heir presumptive to the extensive
estates of his Lordship in the north of England.

Sir James Coliuhoun, of Lus;, died on Wed-
nesday, the 3d inst., after a lingering illness of some months'
duration.

THE TOWER. The Duke of Wellington, as
Constable of the Tower, has ordered that in future it shall be
notified at the west gate the hour at which the east gate will
be found shut, so as to prevent the inconvenience to indivi-
duals of having to return to the west gate after having passed
through the Tower to go out by the east gate.
Earl Delawarr had resigned his appointment as
Lord High Steward of the borough of Stratford-on-Avon on
the Municipal Act coming into operation there ; but the Cor-
poration having unanimously re-appointed his Lordship, he has
acceded, and again accepted the office.
The Earl of Winchilsea and his only son, Viscount
Maidstone, who will shortly come of age, have returned to
Eastwell-park, from a visit to the Duke of Newcastle, at
C lumber.

Lady Mary Marsham, daughter of the Earl of
Romney, is about to give her hand to Henry Hoare, Esq.,
nephew to Lord Barham. A sister of the bridegroom will
shortly be married to the Hon. Peter John Lake King, brother
to Lord King.
RAILROAD FROM NORTHAMPTON TO LEICES-
TER.—`Ye may congratulate our fellow-townsmen on the
probable accomplishment of the projected railroad. That
this scheme was never taken into serious consideration be-
fore can only be attributed to one of those blunders called
oversights, which it is more easy to blame than to account
for.—Northampton Chronicle. _ _ .

As a proof of the increasing prosperity of Paris,
it is stated that the appeals against the assessments of the
direct taxes during the last year were 1,687 less than in 1834;
that there were 1,678 fewer assessments irrecoverable in 1-835
than in the preceding year ; there were 3,516 fewer vacant
apartments, and 269 new assessments upon houses recently
built, being 34 more than during 1E34.
NEW POTATOES.—Last week very fine new po-
tatoes, of the early kidney kind, were produced from the gar-
den ot T. Lean, Esq., Marazion, Cornwall, without any arti-
ficial means being used to accelerate their growth.
THE STORM.—Few months have left such impres-
sive marks as that just past, a small part of which are only yet
known to the public. Every district in the country will have
its own peculiar reminiscences for a long time yet to come.
At New Lanark, and at Corra Linn, the most stupendous of
the Falls of Clyde, upwards of forty aged trees, that had stood
many a storm, were laid prostrate on Saturday week : and at
Cleghorn, Carstairs House, and all around the moor of Lanark,
the devastation has been so great, that the oldest person alive
does not remember any thing similar. A gentleman who had
the hardihood to visit the Falls on that day, reports the scene
as having been awfully grand. The spray was at times so
dense as to render the declivity invisible, and he describes the
rock upon %illicit he stood, above the cavity which receives the
descending torrent, as actually tottering under his feet.
Edinburgh Courant.
•,• MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN.-2
On Monday afternoon.:an,inquisitign was taken .before: T. tr-
ling, Esq., and a respe6tale Ju;:y", at, the ~Middlesex Hospital,'
on view of the body of the' Rbv: 'Samuel
Levison, in the service of Sir Sames Leighton, Bart., deposed
that on Friday eveningli;St he had-oCeasion td gb" 'Up Oxford-
street, when he (3k:served a grey lonic, ridden by i boy, come
galloping 'down the street from aegent Circus towards Tot.;
tenham-courtroad.. He saW" an elderly gentletman crossing the
Circus. The animal knocked him down and ran over him, the
youthful rider being unable to stop the animal. He, with the
assistance of some other persons, conveyed the unfortunate
gentleman to a chemist's shop, and afterwards to the Hospital.
The forehead of the unfortunate gentleman was much injured,
and bled profusely. The deceased appeared to be about 56
years of age—John William Fisher, surgeon, of Argyll-street,
was sent for to the chemist's shop, where he found the deceased
dead. He examined the body, and discovered a considerable
wound on the scalp, laying the frontal bone completely bare.—
James Clapson, police constable 158 of the T division, was ex-
amined, and gave similar testimony to that of the first wit-
ness.—Mr. William Boyd, stockbroker, said that he gave his
horse to a lad of the name of John Richards, a pot-boy, in
the employ of the landlord of the Green Man, Bond-street,
to take to the livery stables in Oxford-street. He did not
desire him to ride the animal, but merely to lead him. The
horse had since died from the injuries he received by running
against a brewer's dray. The verdict recorded was " Acci-
dental Death."

•
AWFUL COLLIERY EXPLOSION.—We last week,
under this head, announced that 16 unfortunate persons had
been hurried into eternity, and five others dreadfully scorched,
by an explosion of hydrogen gas at the Down's Pit of Hetton
Colliery. At that time the cause of the accident had not
been ascertained ; but from the evidence adduced on the
Coroner's Inquest, on Friday, and again, by adjournment, on
Monday, we learn that the explosion was caused by the
negligence or inattention of a boy who had the charge of a
trap-door, and whose duty was to keep it shut as much as
possible, in order that the part of the pit where the men
were working might be purified by a current of air. From
the evidence of several witnesses experienced in the manage-
ment of mines (including Mr. George Hunter, of Painsher,
viewer to the Marquis of Londonderry), there can be no
doubt that the general ventilation of the pit was excellent.
The whole of the evidence tends to show that, had the
men been working with Davy lamps, instead of candles, no
explosion would have occurred ; nor could such an accident
have happened with candles, had proper attention been paid
to the trap-door. The question naturally suggests itself—
why not always employ Davy lamps ? The reason appears
to be that the men, even in situations where danger exists,
have an antipathy to its use, because from candles they get
a better light. Of those that were scorched, all except one
are dead; making 20 human-beings who have thus perished
by this unfortunate c4l;mity.--..Newcastle 'Journal of Saturday.

DEVIZES,-,WEDNEADAY.:

146 it 1.

SlR,—This day Captain J. W. D. Dundas, R.N., of
Barton-court, Hungerford, was elected Member of Parlia-
ment for this Borough, in the tooth Of Sir Phillip
Durham,
1.1; 'are so completely cowed, and sa conscious
that their influence here is gone for ever, that they did not
offer the 'slightest oppcsition to the Captain, though they
hate his politics, which are well known to be of the most
liberal cast.

A few short months ago, and the Tory Papers were
crowing about the election of Mr. Estcourt, an Ultra-Tory,
and boasting of it as a proof of the growth of Conser-
vatism ; what will they say now ? Is this the re action
they love, and preach about ?
The honour of Devizes is in a fair way to complete re-
demption ; the Liberals returned a large majority of the
New Town Council at the late Municipal election, and
they have now got for one of their Representatives a gallant
Captain, whose political opinions are so liberal as to be
styled by the Tories a Radical : they have but to return
Mr. Estcourt upon his patrons the Carlton Club, at the
next election, to stand high among the Reform boroughs of
the kingdom. Let them try—it will not be difficult. Mr.
Estcourt, by his vote on the Address, has proved himself
an Ultra-Tory, and contradicted his electioneering profes-
sions of moderation. And the Devizes electors have now
shown themselves too strongly attached to Reform prin-
ciples to return an Ultra-Tory for their second Member.
A large body (180) of the electors and friends of Captain
Dundas have given him a handsome dinner this evening,
where, as well as at the 'l'o%'in Hall this morning, the gal-
lant Captain boldly and explicitly explained his politiCal
sentiments, and denounced the men who refuse to give
Municipal Reform in Ireland, and collect Tithes at the
point of the bayonet, and declared that ho would advocate
none but just and libera lmeasures.
Dr. Brabant electrified the Meeting in the morning, and
the Dinner Party in the evening, by the most philosophical,
eloquent, and liberal speeches.
There were many other excellent speeches, and Liberal
toasts in abundance.

The Dinner was an excellent one, and the room crowded
,o suffocation.

The day is a complete triumph to the Liberals.
His Majesty's Ministers were drank with enthusiasm.
Devizes, Feb. 10, 1836.

DINNER TO MR. WAKLEY, M.P.

Yesterday evening the electors of Finsbury entertained,
at a public dinner at White Conduit House, their repre-
sentative, Mr. Wakley. The object of the entertainment,
it was stated, was " in celebration of the triumph which
was achieved by the Reformers in this division of the me-
tropolis, by the return of Mr. Wakley to Parliament as
one of the representatives of the people." About five hun-
.

fired of the electors sat sat down to dinner. The Members
of Parliament present were Daniel O'Connell, Maurice
O'Connell, R. Wallace, Daniel Whittle Harvey, W. Wil-
liams, Esqrs. ; and JosErn HUME, Esq., M.P., who acted
as Chairman.

The CHAIRMAN, upon the cloth being removed, proposed
the first toast on his list—" The People—their rights, and
no less." Three times three. •
The CHAIRMAN observed that the next toast was one he
was anxious to submit to their favourable consideration—
" The King—his rights, and no more."—(Cheers.) To
William the Fourth he should ever express his obligations
for the Reform 13i11.—(Hear, hear.) The day was passed
when the power of parties was to be tried by force—the
House of Commons was the arena for them to contend
in.—(Hear.)
The CHAIRMAN had to present to them a young lady
only seventeen years of age—{Laughter)—the Princess
Victoria.—(Loud cheers.) He could not but look with
hope to her.—(Cheers.) He hoped to see her able to
carry on those measures so desired by the country, and by
none more than by her and her mother.—(Hear, and
cheers.) " The Princess Victoria, and may she ever be
shielded from the machinations of her enemies." Three
times three.

The CHAIRMAN stated that the next toast was one of
very considerable importance. They recollected how short
a time was passed since ,the party whom the Reform Bill
had thrown out of office had returned to ,power.—(Hear.)
Though the people had a portion of power by the Reform
Bill, it was almost too small to overturn the great influence
of the Tories. They all knew how the Tories had used
their power—it had been with him a work of many, many
years, to endeavour to diminish their influence.—(Hear, and
loud cheers.) No man in that room was more anxious
than he had been to turn them out, when they got into
power. When the Tories by undue influence had obtained
office, his toast was " Down with the Tories."—(Cheers.)
Without the union of all parties, they could not hope, even
now, to keep them out. It only required union atnonnt
Reformers, who, much to their honour, had laid aside their

little differences—(Cheers)—and to the disappointment of
the Tories they would continue to unite to keep them out
of office.—(Hear.) He proposed the toast of " The pre-
sent Ministry," on the ground that they were the first de-
termined to do justice to Ireland.—(Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN next stated, that having disposed of the
usual toasts, they came now to the business of the day.—
(Hear.) Their representative, Mr. Wakley--(Hear, and
continued cheering)—was one of those able-bodied privates
who filled up the ranks of Reform.—(Cheers.) Members
were often placed in difficult situations in the House of
Commons. Mr. Wakley was, like himself, a Radical out-
and-out.—(Cheers.) He would say that prudence marked
the course of Mr. Wakley.—(Cheers.) He gave " The
health of Thomas Wakley, their faithful Representative."
Nine times nine.

Mr. WAKLEY rose amidst loud cheers :—Brother elec-
tors, he said, Good God ! when I Compare my position at
this moment with that which I held in Finsbury in 1831!
At that time the tongue of slander was let loose against me in
every direction ; calumny then asserted its supremacy ; every
friend and advocate of mica, and the cause I Upheld, were
exposed to obloquy and derision, and I was denounced as little
less than a monster in human shape : it is to you I owe my
rescue.—(Loud cheers.) It is by yournoble, your generous,
your patriotic, your disinterested, indefatigable courage and
noble exertions, that I am now placed upon the proud emi-
nence that I occupy ; and you have asserted and main-
tained your independence, and shamed your dastardly and
cowardly assailants.—(Cheers.) The task I have to per-
form is one easy of execution. : but your Chairman, Joseph
Hume, has become my eulogist. I acknowledge that the
weight of his approbation presses me to the earth.—(Cheers.)
During twenty years you find him defying calumny, and de-
fying the enemies of the people, ever proud and ever cou-
rageous in asserting your independence, your rights, and
your privileges.—(Cheers.) If I were to call a witness in
proof of the honesty of my intentions, and at least of what
I have attempted ix, do for you, it would be only necessary
that I should appeal to Mr. Hume. His presence here
this day gives you the best proof that on no occasion have
I deserted my duty ; and that I have ever endeavoured to
support your rights.—( Hear.) But more than Mr. Hume
haye7had ,the kindness to attend here to-.clay. see many
s'entlemen around me, whoielriendship i mosp..vaitlediby
rne.--(-Hear, hear.) They have come, of, course, out ~of
no- pevsonallegard, but to assert the. glory of .our, cause ;
and_ in doing 'that, to show that. the instrument you
have chosen to' maintain that cause, is one fairlylempered.
and may justly be trusted.--(Hear, hear, and-cheering.)
I admit; with niy lion., Learned; and esteemed Friend, Mr.
Connell::-(Cheers)—that a reform in the House of
Lo'rai is eisentinl; not only' to the interests, 'but to the
safety, prosperity, and happiness of England. The Lords
possess a power that is most enviable. Ido not blame
them that they hold that power. No—but I blame the
people who allow them to hold such power. Send four or
five hundred Wakleys into the House nf Commons—
( Hear ; cheers and laughter.) Let there be five hundred
such as us in that House to follow Daniel O'Connell, and
what do you believe would be the language of the Lords ?
They would say, " The people's eyes are opened at last—
we held on as long as we could, but we cannot do so any
longer—we must give way to their demands ; for if we do
not make concessions our prerogatives will go altogether"—
( Hear, hear, and cheers.) It is unjust to accuse the Lords,
when we sit down tamely and submit to the injustice done
to us. Let us also combine and unite our efforts, until
they become irresistible, not only in the House of Com-
mons' but in what is called the Upper House.—(Hear.)
This brings me to notice a circumstance which has recently
transpired in our borough. You have now a Conservative
Association. What is it they desire to conserve? I sup-
pose myself and my Hon. Colleague.—(Laughter.) They
must procure a couple of large jars for our safe keepit-t'r.—
(Laughter.) The establishment of this ConservativeAs-
socation, I am told, has in it something beyond a political
object. It arises out of political revenge. It is desired by
certain parties to oust one of the representatives on the
one hand, or to ruin him by expense on the other. It is
alleged that they have no intention of turning me out of my
seat. I commend them for their discretion. You have
fixed me thereon with birdlime, and you may rely upon it,
I shall stick fast.—(Laughter.). But I never will consent
to occupy a position, even at your dictation, by doing an in-
jury to any individual. I tell the Conservatives, that in-
stead of courting their approbation, I defy their power. He
proposed " The Press, and may it be free from stamps and
all other restrictions."
The CHAIRMAN next proposed " Tee Reformers of
England, and Mr. Harvey, M.P. for Southwark."
Mr. D. W. HARVEY stated that it would be his desire,
from the mode in which he had.observed the Municipal Re-
form Bill to have worked, that those who had the selection
of municipal officers, should also have a vote in the election
of members of Parliament. " The Reformers of Scotland,

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY, FEI3REJARY 11, 1836.

' dad Mr. Wdllacc; for Greedcid%," wris the next toad
proposed.. " • •
I Mr. W ALLAcE comp men PA t electors, of Finsbury
upon their seledfig „Mr, a'sjine of their represen-
tatives. fie promised aid Mr. Wakley in eleekirig for a
repeal of the,s,i.to4, tjutres. What they required was a
free trade 4'l Corn: a free ,Orls;, ,ahove all; that justice
should be done to iirifaftUrltite treTan'tt:
" May the Reformed Parliament met 6'l4h same ius-
tice to Ireland, as to England and Scotland ;" and " The
health of Daniel O'Connell."
Mr. O'CONNELL, who was received with enthusiastic
cheers from all present, bore testimony to the merits of
Mr. Wakley and Mr. Duncombe, as the representatives of
Finsbury. He then proceeded to say—l stand here, not
to praise others, but as the advocate of a long-suffering
people.—(Cheers.) He had come to Parliament to make
a treaty that should be perpetual between the two nations.
He had come to Parliament, authorised by the people of
Ireland to consolidate not a parchment nor cobweb union,
but a union of affections and interests—that the name of
Ireland might no longer be pronounced, but that they might
all combine as Britons.—(Cheers.) He looked for justice
at their hands, and reminded them that Irishmen, when
seeking emancipation for themselves, were also the advo-
cates for the Protestant Diisenters in England. He called
upon the people of Finsbury, he called upon all who were
in that room, who responded to his sentiments, to petition
Parliament in favour of the demand he made, that equal
justice would be done to Ireland, as to England and Scotland.
Want of space compels us to give this imperfect notice
of Mr. O'Connell's observations, and also to omit the seve'
ral speeches that followed.