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Mr. Horsley said there was another case in which
Esmann got from a Mr. Carr furniture of the value of
351. under exactly similar circumstances.
Mr. BINGHAM—That case can come on at the next
examination, as I feel that Poncey has been taken by
surprise, and ought to have some little time given to him.
Mr. Horsley—Poncey told Mr. Smith that Esmann
and himself were going to live at the British Museum,
as there were seven rooms set apart for Esmann at the
Druseum.

Esmann was remanded, and Poncey was released on
bail.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of Nor. 30.)
SIIGIR.—To-day the inactivity in the raw sugar mar-
ket further incaeased; merchants were desirous to ma-
lls e, and prices gave way for nearly all kinds. Ship-
pers as well as the home trade are not disposed to pur-
chase more than their immediate wants compel them.
The private operations in West India. Muscavado of all
descriptions were limited, Although the rates taken ex-
hibited a decline on those ofitriday of Gd. per cwt. In
all, only 480 hhds and trcs *Ste sold, including a pub-
lic sale of 154 hhds of Barbadoes, which went off
heavily at prices 6d under those of the former auctions.
REFINED.—To-day the home trade operated with
more freedom in Refined goods, and many parcels were
sold—the refiners were, however, willing sellers of
standard Lumps at 52s Gd, and of brown grocery 51s 6d
to 52s per cwt. Bonded Crushed Sugar is much
wanted.

EAST INDIA.—This afternoon two parcels of Bengal
Sugar amounting to 6,613 bags were submitted to public
competition, and the whole sold, but holders were com-
pelled to accept prices 6d per cwt ut.der those that ex-
isted previously.
MAURITITIL—This afternoon there was no increase in
the demand. The parcels offered amounted to 7,265
bags and 82 casks, consisting chit fly of middling ydluw,
and grey qualities. There was not much inclination
shown to_ operate, but holders accepting prices is per
cwt under those previously current, occasioned the prin-
cipal part to find buyers.
FOREIGN.—To day there was no public sale of
Foreign Sugar, and the amount of business concluded
privately was to a small amount by exporters as well as
the home trade. The rates taken were rather under
those previously current.
MoLAssEs.—ln IVest India the purchases made have
been to a small extent only. East India Treacle is not
much wanted, and the best is not worth more than 18s
per cwt.

COFFEE.—This afternoon the market for all sorts of
Coffee was in a quiet state, and mine was offered at pub-
lic sale. The value of good ordinary pale Native Ceylon
is 33s to 33s 6d per cwt. Fcr auction 3,000 bags, VOO
auks Plantation Ceylon, 400 bales, and 400 half-bales of
Mocha are declared.
TEA.—There is yet no improvement to notice in the
market for any description. In Cougou the purchases
made have been limited in all descriptions, although
there are sellers upon previous low terms. Other kinds
of Black are little required, and can be obtained at
easier rates. Green of all kinds has been operated in
with caution, although the prices current are 4d to 8d
per lb. under the cost of importation. For Pekoe Teas
there are few buyers, and prices rule unusually low.
COCHINEAL—This afternoon Cochineal met with at-
tention, and 95 bags of Honduras silvers at auction all
sold at 4s 3d to 4s 8d for low to good, and which are
stiffer rates.

RICE.—To-day there was no public sale of East India
Rice, and privately the amount of business concluded
was small, although holders were ready sellers upon
former reduced terms.
FRUIT.—The supplies are extensive of all descriptions,
and merchants are willing sellers,' but as prices rule
low the grocers have been induced to make extensive
purchases. Valentia Raisins have been selling at 34s to
375, Red Smyrna 33s to 375, Muscatels 40s to 70e,
Turkey Figs 38s to 50s, good and fine 56s to 655, Sultana
68s to 70s ; Currants, Zante and Cephalonia 38s to 40s,
Patras 40s to 425, old Currants 35s to 38s, Denis. Raisins
80s, and French Plums 75s to 80s, Imperial 90s to 1508
per cwt.
SPlCES.—Previous rates are well sustained fc.r black
Pepper, and a good demand has been experienced for
all sorts, chiefly for home consumption. At auction
2,380 bags were all sold. While sells more freely, and
at better prices. Cloves are little wanted, and prices
tend downwards. In Cassia Lignea business is much
interfered with by the scanty supply, and prices range
high. For Ginger the demand does not improve, not-
withstanding the moderate rates that prevail. Nutmegs
are wanted.

SPIRITS. —To-day there was less activity in the mar-
ket for Rum, and prices are not so firm. Proof Lee-
wards selling at is 8d to is 81d. East India proof is 6d
to is 7d, and Mauritius is 6d.
OlLS.—There has been only a limited demand for
Linseed Oil for home consumption. Rapeseed Oil is not
much required. Cocoa Nut has been operated in with
caution, and 50 hbda 19 pipes of Ceylon at auction were
only in part disposed of. Olive is still little required by
exporters or the home trade : holders are yet willing
sellers. Palm is not to be obtained at any further re-
duction' but only a limited business has been concluded.
Of Fish Oils there are further arrivals, and holders are
willing sellers. For auction on Friday 30 tuns of
Southern and 60 tuns of Seal are announced. In Cod
a good business has been concluded.
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BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.—The eleventh
anniversary meeting was held last evening at the So-
ciety's Rooms, 20, Bedford-street, Strand; J. Reynolds,
Esq., treasurer, in the chair. The secretary read the
report of the council, from which it appeared that 32
members had been elected since the last anniversary,
and that the society now consisted of 212 members.
Great exertions had been used by the society to obtain.
the most valuable plants (both British and foreign),
which had been attended with the greatest success, and
it was stated that they would be distributed to the mem-
bers at the ensuing distribution of the society's dupli-
cates. The report was unanimously adopted, after which
a ballot took place for the council for the ensuing year,
when J. E. Gray, Esq., F.R.S., was re-elected president,
and J. Idiers, Esq., F.R.S., and E. Doubleday, Esq,,,
F.L.S., &c., were nominated vice-presidents. The meet—
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Mr. tith was recalled, and desired to state minutely
the IN iculars which cecurred at the interview with
Pont. and Esmann in Great Russell-street, when he
.seld'the books and gave the money to Esmann.
Mr. Smith said that he sold the books for 305.,
Esmann representing that they would do for the Museum,
and Poncey assented to this representation. Poncey
positively assured him that Esmann had a situation in
the British Museum, as librarian in the foreign depart-
ment. Poncey had frequently before stated the same
thing, and had further told him that the salary wes 2001.
a year. It was owing to these representations that pro-
secutor parted with the books and the money.
Mr. Lewis—ls this the extent of your loss in conse-
quence, as you allege of the false representations of
Poncey? Mr. Smith—No ; there are other things.
Air. Le•eis said he was ready to admit, on the part
of his client, Poncey, that he did tell Mr. Smith that
Esmann had a situation in the British Museum. Esmann
had deceived Poncey in that respeet.
Mr. BINGHAM—I take it, that is Ponee:v's defence.
Puncey says he was imposed upon by the prisoner
Esmann. That may be so, but that is the defence, and
he must submit it to a jury. If Poncey makes his defence
in sincerity and truth, the jury will believe him.
Mr. Lev-vis—But he makes this defence to you, and

surely you will not bold him in custody on the evidence
❑ow betbre you?
Mr. BINGHAM —lf he makes his denial in the strongest
possible manner, I shall assuredly commit him for trial.
Mr. Lewis—May I ask on what grounds?
Mr. Bizicrwr—On the clear statement of Mr. Smith,
for assisting Esmann to obtain goods and money by
false pretences.
Mr. Lewis—Will you commit a respectable man, who
comes forward to make a charge against the very party
with whom he is said to be acting?
Mr. BINGRAM.—The prisoner Poncey, according to
the evidence, has either recklessly vouched for the truth
of Esmann's statement, or else he has been a partici-
pator in the frauds. As to the suggestion that Poncey
did not know Esmann was not in the British Museum-,
as Poncey lived close to the Museum, he could have
ascertained the truth in a minute. Poncey did not do
so, and, therefore, he must either have been a confede-
rate, or have acted with great recklessness. Poncey
must take the consequences of his own acts.
Mr. Le'+.;•--The prisoner Esmann still says he was
engaged at the Museum.
Mr. BING/TAM—That you will have an opportunity of
proving before a jury.
Mr. Lewis—Pray do let us look a little at this case.
Mr. BINGHAM—Go on; I invite you to proceed.
Mr. Lewis—Then I say there is absolutely no evi-
dence on which you can feel justified in remanding the
defendant Poncey. Esmann told him he was engaged
at the Museum. Poncey believed it. Poncey has lost
130/. worth of property by Esmann. Poncey has lived
for thirteen years in the same house, and his character is
unimpeachable.
Mr. BlliGnem—l am not pronouncing an opinion as
to Poncey's guilt or innocence. I only say that, from
the statement on oath, there are grounds to remand
Poncey, and for anything I can at present see, to commit
him for trial. A t present I shall call on him to Sod
good bail for his appearance here at the next exami-
nation.