The Sun.
London, England, 1841-01-01 00:00:00

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EV ENING EDIT/ON.

26. A verdict. of Manslaughteris returned by the Coro-
ner's Jury against Captain Jos. Polwart, the master ot the
Manchester steam-Aip, and a deodand of 800/. levied is
the case of each of the persons drowned in the Tyrien.
27. The House of Commons, by 76 to 63, rcjoct a
motion for the suspension of the payment of 21,0001. per
annum to the Duke of Cumberland whilst King of Ila.
never.

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30. The Coroner's jury on the body of Johnmplc-
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an returned a verdict of wilful murder against Richard
Gould alias Arthur Nicholson.

Vincent and Edwards are sentenced to impiison-
merit at Monmouth for 13 and 14' months respectively for
a conspiracy to erect changes in the Government.
31. Lady Cecilia Underwood is created Duchess of In-
vc mess.

APRIL.
2. Grand ball at Lansdowne House, which is honoured
by the presence of her Majesty and Prince Albert.
Death of Sir Richard Phillips, aged 73.
3. By an Order in Council, au embargo is laid on all
Chinese vessels, until reparation is obtaired from the Chi-
LeAe Government for the late injurious proceedings of cer-
tain officers of the Emperor of China towards tkc sub-
jects of her Majesty.
The fortress Michael, with a garrison of 480 Rus-
sians, is stormed and captured bj the Circassian%
9. Mr. Duncon-d)e, by 73 to 49, carries his motion for
an address to the Crown, to allow the continuation of as-
tronomical lectures during Lent.
Death of Rear-Admiral Stuart, aged 73.
Death of Earl Mclfort, at Rome, aged 88.
13. Execution of James and William Lightfoot, at Bed-
min, for the murder of Mr. Nevill Norway.
14. Richard Gould, alias Arthur Nicholson, is acquitted
of the murder of John Templeman, at Islington.
16. Execution of James Wemyss, at Edinburgh, for the
murder of his wife.

18. Execution of Edward Jones, at Flint, for the mur-
der of the'earnekceper of Mr. Wynn Eyton.
Death of Lord Castlemain.
The Chamber of Nobles at Stockholm rejects, by 95
to 68, the proposal fur the abolition of the qualified pe-
nalty of death.
21. Death of Chief Baron O'Grady.
Destruction by fire cf the town of Salleucltes, with
great loss of life.
22. Death of Major-General Sir Alexander Dixon,
aged 61. -
26. Death of the Earl of Ranfurley, in his 86th year.
37. Marriage of the Duke de Nemours with the Princess
Victoria of. Saxe Cobuni.
28. Death of General florsford at Paris, aged 72.
30. Wreck of the Chippeaaa, near Cape Rozier, at
the mouth of the St. Lawrence, ansl loss of its crew and
passengers.

MAY.
1. The British brig Vernon, from Jamaica to Halifax,
with a cal go of rum, is captured off Cape Antonio by pi-
rates, and purl of the crew murdered.
6. Murder of Lord William Russell.

S. Partial destruction of the town of Natchez, in the
United States, by a tornado, and loss of property esti-
mated at 5,000,000 dollars.
9. Re-capture and examination of Gould, on a charge
of being_ concerned in the robbery of Mr. Templeman.
14. On the motion of Mr. 'l'. Duncornbe, Stockdale and
Howard are discharged from custody.
Extensive fife in Nlarylebone-street, Regent-street,
and loss of life.
Death of Sir William Bo'land, ono of the Barons of
the Court of-Exchequer, in the 69th year of his age.
15. The Chancellor of the Exchequer brings forward
his financial statement, and proposes an increase in the
taxes.
17. Accident on the London and Southampton Rail-
way, by which she engine-driver and stoker are killed.
- Part of York 'Minster deo.royed by fire.
26. Death of Sir Sidney Smith, at his residence in
Paris, aged 76.
- Execution of Thomas Templeton, at Glasgow, for
the murder of his wife,.
Death of Fag:Mini; the celebrated violinist, at Nice,
in his 57th year.
29. Great storm at Havennab.
of the insurrection of Syria.
30. The inhabitants of Syria pe,tition the British Am-
bassador fox aid against Mehemet Ali.
JUNE.
1. Great meeting at Exeter Hall, at which Prince
Albert presides, for tee abolition. of the. Slave Trade.
3. Mr. Robertson's Little Wonder wins the Derby at
Epsom races, which are visited by her Majesty and Prince
Albert.
7. Death of the King of Prussia, at Berlin, in the 70th
year of hie age.
S. Benefit of Dowton at the Italian Opera, and his last
appearance on the stage.
10. Edward Oxford, a pot-boy, fires two pistols at her
Majesty and Prince Albert whilst riding in their carriage
in the Green Park, and is imnao.iately taken into custody
by the by-slanders.
11. Both Hoczes of Parliament agree to addresses to her
Majesty reprobating the late attempt on her Majesty's life.
Oxford is committed to Nesvgate on a charge of
high treason.
- The Canada, Gm;ernment Bill is read a third time
and p:;ssed by 156 to 6.
The Lords and Commons proceed to Buckingham
Palace, and present the joint address to Majesty.
17. The Lord William Bentinck is .wrecked oft Born.
lily, and seven passengers, lifty.eight recruits; and twenty
officers arc lost. The Lord Casltereagh is also wrecked
with the loss of the greater oart of the passengers and crew.
21. M. Guizot, the French Ambassador in London, ad-
dresses a noir,. to Chekih Effendi, the Ambassador of the
Porte, assuring him of the desire of France to settle the
Eastern Question with the other Four Powers.
Conviction of Ccurvoisier for the murder of Lord
W. Russell.

:22. The Admiralty Court (Judge's Salary) Bill is read
a third time, a clause being added, that Liter the present
Parliament, no Judge should be a .Member of the House
of Commons. _ _

Conviction and sentence of transportation on Gould
for a burglary at the house of John Templeman.
Death of the Earl of Ducic, at Woodchostcr, near
Cirencester, aged 64.
24. The British expedition leaves Canton to take pot-
session of the island of Tchusan.

Anniversary meeting of the British and Foreign
Anti. Slavery Society, his Royal Highness the Duke of
Sussex in the chair.

28. Commencement of a blockade of the river and port
of Canton.

29. Death of the Prince of Canino (Lucien Buena-
parte), aged 66, at Viterbo.
30. Sir Robert Inglis's motion for a Committee to in-
quire into the subject of Church Fatension, is rejected by
the [louse of Commons, there being for the motion, 149 ;
against it, 168.