The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-22 00:00:00

ILLUSTRATED EDITION.-COMPLETE,

rIPHE NEW TES-TAMENT;
I_ with upwards of SIXTY ILLUSTRATIONiii by KENNY
MEAD AVS, and other Eminent Artists.

A Large Copper-plate View of the Holy Land; and Notes, Histo-
rical and Descriptive.
" The Illustrated New Testament' contains some fine bold and
imaginative sketches, which do much credit to Mr. Kenny Meadows
and the artists 'e ho have aided him. Much tact has been shown in
the choice of subjects ; and even those which have bees, as it were,
pictorially used up, are treated with originality of conception."—
Daily News.
" A publication characterised by the spirit of the well-known pro-
prietors of the ' Illustrated London News,' and destined, we doubt
to circulate far and wide. The illustrations are characterised by
a daring originality, and finished with a boldness and beauty that
make them immensely attractive."—Wesleyan.
London: published at the office of the "Illustrated London News."
Bold by eaDoutualeva. rrioe TWO Bh4PlOl apd §dipeace only.

" For six inches, three thousand two hundred pounds;
and,
" Should the said vessel draw at any part more than
6 feet and 6 inches, measured as above mentioned,
the purchasers shall have a right to return the said
vessel with her engines to the said builders, Ditch-
burn and Mare, who agree to accept the same, and
thereupon to return and repay to the said parties
hereto of the first part all monies which shall have
been paid by the parties hereto of the first part or
their agents, &c. &c., together with interest thereon,
from the time of payment of the said purchase
money or any part thereof at the rate of five per
cent. per annum."
" That the speed of the said vessel, when completely
fitted and finished, as heretofore mentioned and referred
to, and ready for immediate service, shall not be less
than an average speed of fifteen British miles per hour,
as the said miles are measured in the river Thames.
And the said builders, &c., further agree that, if the
speed of the said vessel shall fall short or be less than
fifteen miles per hour, as above stipulated, the following
deductions shall be made from the price to be paid for
the said vessel; that is to say—
" For one quarter of a mile, the sum of seven hun-
dred and fifty pounds.
" For half a mile, one thousand two hundred and fifty
pounds.
" For three-quarters of a mile, two thousand two hun-
dred and fifty pounds.
" For one mile, three thousand pounds.
" And should the speed of the said vessel be less than
fourteen miles per hour, the purchasers shall be at
liberty to return the said vessel and engines to the
said builders, &c., who shall forthwith repay to the
parties hereto, of the first part, or their agents,
&c., all and every sum and sums of money paid,
&c., with interest thereon, at the rate of 5 per cent.
per annum."
The vessel exceeded the stipulated speed fully three-
quarters of a mile per hour during squally weather; had
it been a fine day and a clear course, no doubt may
be entertained but sixteen miles would have been ob-
tained. She was also two inches and a half under the
required draught of water; steered beautifully quick and
easy, even over the shallows; had no perceptible vibra-
tion, and, if possible, less noise, although the stroke is
four feet, and averaged 32 per minute. The boilers, at
l2ibs. pressure, steamed suberabundantly. The cabins
are tastefully fitted and comfortably arranged, have fifty-
two beds for first-class passengers, aft, and sixty beds
for second-class passengers, forward. There cannot be
a doubt but the company highly appreciate the bold,
liberal, and talented manner in which the builders un-
dertook. and have carried out their contract, and that
they will compensate at least in the same proportion for
the excess as they contemplated to have mulct them for
deficiency. One thing, however, is certain, that Mr.
Ditchburn has, in this achievement, materially advanced
the high ship-building reputation of the port of London.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, APRIL 21.
STOCK EXCRANOR.-The sales are-Birkenhead, Lanca-
shire, and Cheshire Junction, lls. 3d. dis.-Birmingham and
Dudley, 51,i p.-Chester and Birkenhead, New 201. Shares,
3/4 dis.-Eastern Counties, 19-Ditto, York Extension, 16s.
3d. dis.-East Lancashire, New (scrip), Bs. 9d. P.-Edin-
burgh and Glasgow,72l/2-Ditto, Halves,
9 p.-Huddersfield
Canal and Railway, 13
P.-Liverpool, Crosby, and South-
port, 1% p.-London and North-Western, 172-Manchester
, 40/. Shares,
and Leeds, 32/. Shares (late Extension), 1%
IN-Ditto, Fifths
( West Riding Union), yfi p,-Manchester, Sheffield, and
Lincolnshire, Eighths, 2 dis.-Manchester and Southam
ton, % dis.-Midland, 116-Ditto p-
New, 2% p.-Newcastle and Carlisle, 110-North Stafford-
shire,3 .2 p.-Ditto,
2% p.-North-Western, 1% dis.-Shrewsbury and
Birmingham, 91. 12s. 3d. Shares (B), 11 dis. ex int.-Dublin
Boston, and Eastern Junction
and Drogheda, Thirds, 5% dis. is
• MANCHESTER, APRIL 21.
STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Ambergate, Notting-
ham,(late B. and P.), New (scrip) ..,.....
7i3 Junction,
and Man-
(Manchester and Birmingham), Quarters (C), 511 i
chester Railway andranal, 1% Ditto, Thirds, lis-Leeds
and Thirsk, Preferential, 11-16 -p
-Liverpool, Manchester,
and Newcastle Junction, 191-L-O.ndon and North-Western
3/-Bast Lancashire
c.-Man-
chester and Leeds, Halves (H. and S.), 176 p.-Ditto, Fifths
(late West Riding Union), 11-16-Manchester, 'Sheffield,
and Lincolnshire, Eighths, 2-Manchester and 'Southamp-
ton, 19s. c. -North Staffordshire, 23-16-Northern Counties
Union, 24- Oldham Alliance, 5-16-Preston and Wyre,
Sixths, 5%-Shropshire Union, 1%-South Yorkshire, Don..
caster, and Goole, 5-16.
LEEDS, APRIL 21.
STOCK EXCHANGR.-The sales are-Ambergate, Notting-
ham, and Boston, 16s. dis.-Eastern Counties, York Exten-
sion, 15s. 6d. dis.-East Lancashire, New, 2s. 6d. p.-Ditto,
New Scrip, 75. 6d. p.-East and West Yorkshire, 9s. dis.-
Leeds and Dewsbury, New Extensions, Scrip (pink), par-
Leeds and Thirsk, Preference, 13s. p.-London and Brighton,
and South Coast, Fifteenths, 2s. 6d, p,-Malton and Driffield
Junction, 3s. 6d. dis.-Manchester and Leeds, Halves (late
Hud. and Sheff.), PA P.-Ditto, Fifths, 41h p.-Ditto, 321.
Shares (late Extensions), 255. p.-Ditto, West Riding
Union, 14s. p.-Midland, Preference, 21. Is. 3d. p.-New-
castle and Berwick, New, 25L
- /8 P.-North British, Extension
(scrip), 10s. p.-North Staffordshire, 214 p.-Northern
Counties Union, 2% c. dis.-North-Western, 375. dis.-
Shropshire Union, 1% dis.-Wharfdale Junction, 16s. 6d. dis.
SHEFFIELD, APRIL 21.
STOCK EXCIIANGE.-The sales are-Manchester, Sheffield,
and Lincolnshire (Grimsby and Sheffield), 6% dis.-Ditto„
12/. 10s. Shares, 1% dis.-Midland, New, 2% p.-North-
Western, 345. dis.-York and Newcastle, 16s. p.
ULL, APILII. 21.
STOCK EXCHANGE.The sales are-Eastern Counties,
York Extension, 16s. 3d. dis.--North British, Halves, 15,4
-Ditto, Quarters, 675. 6d.-Ditto, Extension (scrip), 10s. 3d.
p.-Ditto, Thirds, 60s. 6d.-East Lancashire, New (scrip),
7s. p.-North-Western, 1% dis.-Shropshire Union, 325. dis.
GLASGOW, APRIL 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Direct Bombay and
Madras, 35.-Dundee and Northern Junction, 40s. 6d. -East
Indian,athga t
e 3, 35.-East
vs - - laE s td i Lothiannbu rg han
Central,
513.-Edinburgh and
Bathgate,
Glasgow,
711._Ditto, Quar-
ters, 173/4 -Edinburgh and Perth (New Co.), 555. 61-
Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr, 59 1-Ditto, Halves, No. 2,
6/.175.-Ditto, Quarters (5 per cent. guar.), 15%__ Glasgow
Dumfries, and Carlisle, 51. 65.-Glasgow and Garnkirk, 391:
-Manchester and Southampton, 225. Gd.-Midland, Halves,
4/. 43.-Scottish Central, 25W.

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price, which, with its usefulness and gentlemanly appear-
ance, has secured such general popularity. It has been made
by special command for their Royal Highnesses Prince
Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxe
be purchased of the patentees, H. J. and D. Nicoll, Court
royalWeim lairs,ithoirss Grace the thßeriDtiushkeof
Court.We In
tailors, 114, Regent-street, and 22, Cornhill. Agents for
Liverpool, Dawbarn and Son, Bold-street; for Dublin, Geo.
Maciona, Molesworth-street ; for Birmingham, Wareing and
Son, New-street; for Edinburgh, Christie and Son, George-
street; and the principal tailors in other large towns.
LONDON SOCIETY FOR TEACHING THE BLIND TO
READ.— On Tuesday the anniversary meeting of the friends
and supporters of the above society was held at the Hanover-
square Rooms, and was very fully and fashionably attended.
On the platform were exhibited several specimens of the
systems upon which the blind children were instructed. The
plan is that of the late Mr. Lucas, and consists of raised or
embossed characters, which the pupil distinguishes with the
finger. The Bishop of Oxford having taken the chair, and
delivered an eloquent speech on behalf of the society, the
secretary read the report. It stated that more than 500
persons had been taught to read in the society's schools, which
at present contains 67 pupils. The year's receipts amounted
to 1,1971., and the expenditure left a balance of 591. Besides
this, the sum of 1,3001. had been collected towards the erec-
tion of a new building in Avenue-road, Regent's Park. The
report was adopted, after which the blind children read
several chanters from the Bible, eliciting the warm appro-
bation of the meeting. Resolutions were then passed, and
the meeting separated.
COMFORT OF TOWNs.—The comfort of towns
would be much consulted by not allowing cattle fairs to be
held within them. At present it is both a great nuisance
and exceedingly dangerous.

S U ICIDE OF SIR H. WEBSTER.
Mr. Bedford, the coroner for Westminster, and a jury
of 19 inhabitants of St. George's parish, assembed at
the deceased's private residence, for the purpose of in-
vestigating the melancholy affair.
Mr. Weston, of Fenchurch-street, was present to
watch the proceedings on behalf of the family of the de-
ceased.
The jury, after being sworn, proceeded to view the
remains of the deceased. The body was lying on a
mattrass in one of the front rooms of the second floor—
the same apartment ordinarily occupied by the deceased
as his bedroom; it presented a ghastly appearance--
a jagged wound extending across the left side of the
throat.
The proceedings commenced with the examination of
Robert Filson, footman in the service of the deceased,
who said—l saw my master last alive on Sunday night,
when he retired to rest. At 7 o'elock the next morning,
in obedience to my master's instructions, I went up
stairs and knocked at his bedroom door. He asked who
was there? I told him who it was. He made no reply,
and as he sometimes did riot like to be disturbed I
went down stairs again. In about 20 minutes I went
back and knocked at the door. I asked him if
he had taken his medicine? but I got no answer. I
went up again as near about half-past 8 o'clock as
possible. At this time Lady Webster came out of her
room, and asked me how Sir Henry was, and whether
he had taken his medieiee? I told her I had been to the
room three times and could get no answer. She then
went herself and knocked at the door, and asked him to
he her in. He muttered something, but we could not
make out what it was, and then she said the door must
be broken open. Sir Henry and Lady Webster gene-
rally occupied separate rooms. I broke open the door
ea Lady Webster's presence. On entering I found Sir
Henry lying on his face on the ground, near the foot of
the bed. I pulled up the blind, and on turning round
saw that Ledy Webster was in the act of coming into
the room. I immediately prevented her. I saw blood
on the floor as soon as I entered; there were tracks of
it nearly across the room from the direction of the
window. I took a pillow from the bed and placed it
under Sir Henry's head. He spoke only once after I saw
him, and then merely said " he was cold." I saw a
small knife lying on the floor near Sir Henry—a clasp
knife. There were two doors to the room in which Sir
Henry slept; both of them were tried, and found fast
before we attempted to break open the one. On Sunday
night Sir Henry appeared in his usual health. We had
only arrived from the Continent on Friday evening last,
having been travelling for the last seven months. About
seven weeks ago, while in Paris, I first noticed a differ-
ence in Sir Henry's manner. He then appeared to be
unusually excited, and was more free than usual in his
manner. He afterwards became very unwell, and
suffered from lowness of spirits. He kept his bt d while
in that capital one day, or a day and a half. I never
recollect his having done so before.
A Juror—Have you heard, or do you know of your
own knowledge, that the deceased had lost a very serious
sum of money by a recent steeplechase ? Witness—l
have no knowledge of any such circumstance.
A Juror—Had you any knowledge of the knife with
which the act was committed? 'Witness—l never saw
it before.
The CORONER—Did you ever hear the deceased
threaten to commit suicide? Witness—Never.
John Ashburner, M.D., of 30, North Audley-street,
examined—l have attended the deceased Baronet pro-
fessionally for some years. He has been during that
period subject to attacks of gout and disorganization of the
digestive functions. On February last he suffered from
great depression of spirits, which I attributed to the state
of his health. Dr. Holland and myself saw him together
on Saturday last for the first time since his return to
this country. He was then suffering from great lowness
~f spirits. We gave him medicine calculated to relieve
his loaded venous system. On Sunday we saw him again.
Dr. Babington met us on that day. We found be had
not taken the medicine we prescribed for him on the
Saturday. We urged on him the importance of his doing
so. Ho said his bowels had been acted on without the
medicine, and, therefore, he thought there was no occa-
sion for it. On Sunday afternoon I dined with the
deceased, and before leaving him, about half-past nine
o'clock, I gave him a calomel pill myself. He was in
better spirits on Sunday, while I was dining with him,
than I had seen him for some time. About eight or nine
years ago he suffered from e similar depression of spirits.
At that time he was occasionally greatly excited. On
Saturday, after our consultation, we gave directions to
the family and servants that Sir Henry should be watched,
as we considered his state of mind required it. We, at
the same time, desired that he should not be controlled in
any way.
The CORONER—WiII you explain more precisely what
you meant when you desirod that the deceased should be
watched ? Dr. Ashburner—Our remarks were more of
the character of general observations than express direc-
tions. I had heard that a poisoned instrument which
Sir Henry generally kept under his pillow had been
taken from its place by ono of the servants, and that Sir
Henry had been very angry thereupon, and had taken
possession of the instrument, and kept it in his pocket.
I told the servant he had done quite right, and that if he
observed any change in his master's conduct, he had
better take possession of the instrument again. At the
same time I advised that his razors should not be re-
moved, as I considered that such a course would be cal-
culated to annoy and excite him.
Examination continued—l am cousin to the deceased's
wife. The deceased told me on Saturday that he was
depressed in spirits owing to some family affairs, but as
I knew they were trifles which he referred to I made no
further allusion to the subject. When I was called in
on Monday morning I found deceased lying on the floor.
he complained of being very cold. I found that he had
a wound on the left side of the neck, at the back part.
Referring to the wound, I said to him, " How came you
to do such a foolish thing ?" He made no reply. I then
expressed a hope that he would recover, but he said,
" Oh, no ! Oh, no ! I sha'n't." Dr. Holland came
shortly afterwards, and, with myself, thinking it de-
sirable to have the beet surgical assistance, we sent for
Sir Benjamin Brodie and Mr. Liston. Both those gen-
tlemen attended, but nothing could be done for the de-
ceased, who gradually sank, and died at twenty minutes
to twelve o'clock on Monday night. I have examined
the wound. It is a very deep one—not necessarily fatal,
however, either in its nature, or in the loss of blood
arising therefrom, but, coupled with his condition of
mind and the state of his health, it was likely to prove
fatal. I have no doubt whatever that the wound was
the cause of death. I have had some experience in cases
of insanity. I do not feel satisfied that a person who
commits suicide is necessarily a person of weak mind.
Whenever the organ of destructiveness is peculiarly
acted on by inflammation, any individual suffering
therefrom might commit violence on himself or some
other person.
The CORONER—Are you aware that the deceased was
under any apprehension of pecuniary difficulties? Dr.
Ashburner —I know that his pecuniary circumstances
have preyed upon his mind; but it was entirely owing to
hallucination. He had an impression that he was liable
to be arrested in the streets. It was a delusion altoge-
ther, as I happen to know myself that he had large
balances in the hands of both his bankers. In fact, his
circumstances were in an excelleat state.
The CORONER—DO you know whether deceased has
lately spoken of the act of self-destruction? Dr. Ash-
burner—Of my own knowledge I do not ; but a few
months ago he did speak to Lady Webster on the sub-
ject, and eight or nine years ago I know myself he fre-
quently alluded to it. He appeared to be under an
hallucination on the subject.
A Juror—You spoke of a poisoned instrument which
deceased constantly kept near him. Do you think he
destroyed himself with that instrument? Dr. Ashburner
—No; the instrument alluded to was a small dagger,
which Sir Henry always kept about him. • He did not
have it with him on the Continent, but on his return on
Friday last he obtained possession of it. I am quite
sure the wound, from the effects of which deceased died,
was not inflicted by that instrument. It was evidently
inflicted by the clasp knife which was found open near
the deceased.
Henry Holland, M.D., of Lower Brook-street, exa-
mined—l saw Sir Henry on Fie ley evening last, having
been called in to attend Laity Webster. He then told
me that he wished to copsift me himself on the follow-
ing morning; I accordiney raw him on Saturday. He
complained of general depre,sion of spirits, and told me
that he had had a fit in Paris. I Inticed a great change
in his manner from former years. He appeared much
reserved, and it was with some difficulty I could obtain
answers from him. The impression which I formed from
my visit was, that his brain had undergone somo marked
alteration. His general condition, however, did not
lead me to any apprehension of suicide ; and neither I
nor the other medical gentlemen who met on Sunday
considered that the state of his mind, though impaired,
would justify placing him under any particular restraint.
Metcalfe Babington, surgeon, of Chester street, Gros-
venor-square, examined—l have known the deceased
three or four years, and have attended him professionally
during that time. I saw him by appointment on Sa-
turday last, on his return from Paris, and then noticed
a very great change in his manner from the time of
his leaving England. He complained of great de-
pression of spirits, appeared thinner, and his general
habits were evidently much altered. He said his life
was a bore to him, and that he wished to leave the
world. He said he thought he should take a house in the
Regent's-park, and have only a man and a woman to at-
tend upon him. He gave me at the same time an in-
distinct account of a fit which he said he had had in
Paris, but it was by no means clear to me that he had
actually had any fit at all. H. e told me that he had very
bad dreams constantly. I advised him to have some one to
sleep in the same room with him. From my observation
of him I afterwards told Lady Webster that I thought
very unfavourably of his symptoms, and that he ought to
be looked after. I subsequently saw Mr. Henry Web-
ster, who, touching his head, said he feared his father's
brain was affected. I said it certainly was so, and that
care must be taken of him. There were no specific di-
rections given not to leave the deceased alone, as Dr.
Hollond, Dr. Ashburner, and myself all agreed:that such a
course would be calculated to excite him very much, and
perhaps cause the very thing we were anxious to guard
against. I fully believe, that although perhaps not in•
sane, the deceased was of unsound mind at the time of
his death. I am aware that he had an hallucination on
the subject of the lose of his property. On the Satur-

New and increasedly rich discoveries have recently
been made at the Burra Burra, which a leading colonist,
fully capable of appreciating that extraordinary pro
perty, is wont to call " the eighth wonder of the world."
The newly-discovered ore contains embedded masses of
virgin copper, which substance is otherwise plentifully
disseminated in the ore. Specimens of peculiar brilliancy
are now being subjected to special analysis.—Adelaide
Observer, Dec. 5.

The pUrchase of the Mount Remarkable Special Sur-
vey was closed yesterday, the payment having been
made with 15,0001. in sovereigns, and 5,0001. in silver, at
sight of which latter, although admitted to be " a legal
tender," the gentlemen at the Treasury looked aghast, as
much as to say they would rather have had a cheque on
the bank, if it were not against the new rules requiring
payment in coin.—lbid.

On Saturday last some specimens of copper ore from
the surface of the land lately purchased by the South
Para Mining Association were brought into town and
laid before a board of inspectors, whose report was
hi :2,14 satisfactory to all concerned.—South Australian
Register.

ADELAIDE MARKETS, DEC. 8, 1846.-Farm Pro-
duce-Wheat, 3s. to 3s. 3d. ; oats, ss. to ss. 6d. per
bushel ; Cape barley, 2s. 6'l to 2s. 9d. ; English barley,
old, 3s. to 45., no new in yet ; fine flour, 101. to 121. per
ton ; pollard, 71. 10s. per ton, or 201bs. for Is. 6d. ; bran,
201bs. Is. Id. ; the 21b. loaf is now selling at 4d. ;
malt, 6s. to 7s. ; ship biscuit, 181., cabin 221. per ton,
both kiln dried. Poultry and Dairy produce-Fowls
4s. a couple, ducks 55., turkeys 12s. to 15s. each; geese,
fine and young, 65., pigeons Is. 4d. a pair, teal Is. 4d.,
eggs Is. per dozen, butter Is. to is. Id. per lb., pork 6d.
to Bd., sausages Bd., bacon 9d. to Is., hams Is. to 13.2 d.,
lard Is., cheese 9d. to 10d. per lb.
PORT PHILIP.
The collection for the Irish in this province amounted
in November last to 1,3621. 17s. 3d.

Mr. La Trobe was already meeting the usual fate of
governors, and was becoming somewhat unpopular.
His Excellency proceeded on the 19th to Port Arthur,
on a tour of inspection. It was probable that his ab-
sence would be prolonged to seven or eight days.
The editor of the Melbourne Argus, November 20,
says :—A very undeniable and variegated assortment of '
skeleton keys has arrived as an investment, together with
the 102 emigrants per last Shamrock, from Van Die-
men's Land. We have inspected a sample from the
venture which has fallen into the hands of the chief con-
stable, and our judgment upon the subject is, that they
are fit to go through anything."