The Sun.
London, England, 1841-12-31 00:00:00

W.el NDSTVORTH POLICE.

Thomas Seaward appeared upon a summons charging
him with cruelly ill-treating a pony, the property of ➢Tr.
Avis, the landlord of the Six Bells Tavern, Putney. The
defendant pleaded guilty.

The circumstances of the case were these :—Mr. Avis
had a pony which was now upwards of thirty years of
age. The defendant was servant of all work at Mr. Avis's,
and it was part of his duty to feed and groom the pony.
On the 17th instant the defendant was in the stable with
the pony, and without provocation on the poor animal's
part, suddenly commenced belabouring it with the bosom
handle, nor did he cease until one of those blows de-
prived the poor animal of part of its sight by bursting
the ball of the left eye.
Mr. Avis said he would not take 100 guineas for the
pony ; the defendant knew his extreme partiality for the
animal, and he thought he must have done it to spite him.
Mr. PAINTER fined him 20s. and costs.—The fine was
immediately paid.

CORONER'S' INQUEST.
An inquest was held yesterday at the Globe, New
Compton-street, Soho, on the body of Milan's Ezcof-
foe, aged 14 years.

Francois Excoffon, joiner, of 20, St. Martin's-court,
Leicester-square, a native of Switzerland, was exa-
mined through the medium of an interpreter, and
stated that the deceased was his daughter. She went
with him, about three o'clock on Sunday afternoon, to
73, New Compton•street, for some of his tools which
he bad left in the kitchen. Whilst he was collecting
his tools the deceased drank something out of a bottle
which she had taken out of a drawer, and immediately
after complained of a burning pain in her stomach.
He gave her some water, and she became sick and fell
on the floor. He then tasted what was in the bottle,
and shortly afterwards fell down in a state of insensibi-
lity. He had since been informed that the bottle con-
tained essential oil of bitter almonds.

Francois Gravies, of 12, John-s;;et, Hackney-fields,
gardener, stated that he called at 73, New Compton-
street, about half-past three o'clock on Sunday after-
noon, and after having tapped twice at the window, he
looked into the kitchen, and saw the last witness craw-
ing on hil hands and knees towards the door, which
was opened by a young woman. On going into the
kitchen he saw the deceased lying on the floor. She
was quite dead. and her father was lying near her in a
state of insensibility. He was immediately taken to
Charing-cross Hospital, and did not recover his sense;
until Monday evening. Verdict—" Died from having
incautiously taken essential oil of bitter almonds."

PAVING OF OXFORD STREET.
A meeting of the most respectable inhabitants of Ox-
ford-street took place last night at Clark's auction-rooms,
Holles-street, for the purpose of taking such steps as
might be deemed necessary to defeat the proposition
which had been brought forward in the Vestry of St.
Marylebone to postpone the further use of Wood Paving
in Oxford-street for three years, although the test ori-
ginally assigned by the Vestry was for a period of one
year only, and which had elapsed upwards of six months.
Mr. UNDERWOOD, in taking the chair, was sorry that
the inhabitants of Oxford-street had again occasion to
meet on such a subject ; but they had been so ill-
treated by the Vestry of Marylebone as to render it
absolutely necessary that something definitive should
be done, ; and what was intended to be proposed
for the adoption of the meeting was resolutions
to the effect of urging upon the Vestry the necessity
of establishing wholly the wood pavement in Oxford-
street. All present were doubtless aware that Mr.
Cochrane had, at the last meeting of the Vestry, made a
proposition to that effect, which had been met by an
amendment, on the part of Mr. Byles, to postpone
the further consideration of the pavement of Oxford-
street with wood for three years. He believed that
all present were of one opinion as to the benefit of
such a measure, and the only question for their considera-
tion, was as to the best means of obtaining the desired
end. lie had only to call upon the gentlemen entrusted
with the different resolutions to propose them, and the
meeting would have to decide whether they would adopt
them or not.
Mr. NICIIOLAY then rose to propose the first resolu-
tion (for which see Advertisement). It had been proved
that the wood pavement was the most serviceable that
could be adopted, and such being the case he could see
no earthly ground why its consideration should be post-
poned for 3 years. If such a proposition were acceded what
would be the result ? Why the whole question might
be postponed fur seven years.—(Cheers.) It had been
demonstrated to the Vestry that -the wood pavement
would not cause so much inconvenience as the present
disgraceful one, and yet they seemed determined not to
adopt it.
An INHABITANT of Oxford-street said that it was
most monstrous that the inhabitants of Oxford-street
should be called upon to pay such enormous rates, and
yet that the street should be kept in its present dis-
graceful state. It had been clearly shown that the
wood pavement had answered, and he could not, for
the life of him conceive, such being the case, why the
vestry of Marylebone should be allowed to interfere
with other parishes.—(Cheers.) He thought the inha-
bitants of Oxford-street ought to bestir themselves in
the matter far more than they had done.
Mr. TAVERNER seconded the resolution, which was
carried unanimously.
Mr, BELL proposed the second Resolution.—(See Ad-
vertisement.)
Mr. MILLS seconded it.

The resolution was carried unanimously.
After a few observations from Lord NUGENT, in which
he stated that he felt convinced, as a member of the
Vestry of Marylebone, that the members of that Vestry,
as a body, were not inimical to the interests of the inha-
bitants of Oxford-street,
The Third Resolution (see Advertisement), which was
proposed by Mr. INCE, and seconded by Mr. lIARBOT-
TELL, was carried unanimously, after a short discussion.
Mr. GREEN, in moving the fourth Resolution (see Ad-
vertisement), observed, that he thought the Vestry of
Marylebone were the most unaccountable set of beings
that he had ever heard of, read of, or had to do with.—
(Laughter.) He could only compare them with a feather
thrown into the air, no one could tell which way they would
go.—(Laughter.) He thought they ought to have a long
pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether—(Cheers)—
and then if the Vestry would not do what they wanted,
they must take the matter in their own hands.—
(Cheers.) The conduct that had been pursued towards
them by the Vestry was really too bad—it was unpar-
donable.—(Cheers.)
Mr. EDWARDS seconded the resolution.
Lord NUGENT was, as he always had been, for the
adoption of the wood pavement, as it would be a saving
of 40 per cent. to the parish.
Mr. JOSEPH thought that the roads of the parish of
Mar.ylebone ought to be placed under a Board of Com-
' missioners, and not under a fluctuating Board like the
Vestry. He believed that the time was not far distant
when wood paving would be triumphant, not only
over the whole metropolis but the whole of England.
Mr. COCHRANE had thought it his duty to move in the
Vestry that the whole of Oxford-street should be
paved with wood, and he had done so for two reasons;
first, for the interest of the inhabitants of Oxford-street;
and, secondly, for the credit of the Vestry to which
he belonged.--(Cheers.) He was astonished that the
whole parish did not rise as one man in mutiny against
the disgusting Proceedings of the Vestry. He would ad-
vise them to agitate until they compelled the `Vestry to
do them justice.
The resolution was then put by the Chairman, and
declared by him to be carried unanimously.
The other resolutions were then put and curried, and
the meeting separated.

Yesterday 800 warrants were issued against
hackney-coach and cab-proprietors by the Commissioners
of Somerset Souse, for arrears of duty.

NEWEST LONDON AND PARISIAN
FASHIONS FOR JANUARY, 1842.
(Extracted from the World of Fashion Monthly Ma-
gazine of the Courts of London and Paris.)
ROBES DE CHAMBRE.—One in toile de caehimere,
trimmed down the fronts and round the bottom of the
jupe with a broad band of lilac plush ; the sleeves made
large, and in the style ala Marion. Another in fou-
lard, edged with a triple row of fringe of a middling
width ; and, lastly, one made in poult de sole, with
facings of satin down the front of the jupe ; corsage
coulisse ; the collar square-formed by a revers in satin ;
sleeves a la religieuse, with facings in satin, finished at
the wrist with manchettes of lace falling over the hand.
MORNING DRESSES.—The most favourite style is
called des redingotes Amazones ; the skirt is ample
and long, without ornaments of any kind; the sleeves
plain, and corsage buttoned close up to the throat,
finished by a small rounded turn-over collar ; a broad
velvet ribbon of a well assorted colour, is worn in lieu
of a cravat. Dresses in Ottoman velvets are now being
trimmed down the front of the skirt, with sable placed
a revers united down the centre with roseats of satin
ribbon of different sizes ; the corsage tight and high up
to the throat a ceinture ; pelerine of the same mate-
rial, open in the front, and edged with three small folds,
an open collar of a moderate size in sable, plaited
sleeves with sable cuffs.
EVENING DRESSES.—A plain sleeve, double seamed,
the corsage ecussonne upon the bust, the shoulders en-
circled with a berthe in rich embroidery. For evening
and the theatre, dresses are now being made entirely
plain, without trimming of any kind ; the corsage is
made tight to the figure ; the sleeves large at the
top, and bouillonee from the wrist to the elbow ; a long
ceinture, in ruban de taffetas ; a pelerine in lace, de-
scending to the waist, and fastened with nceuds of rib-
bon, being the only ornament worn.
BALL DRESSES.—A very pretty echelle pompadour
(intended for the front of a robe de tulle) made in
roses pompons, has a very light effect. We have also
to remark a charming toilette worn by the Princess
Clementine, being a dress in white Pekin a raies lined
with satinee in ponceau and open on each side of the
jupon. The Duchess of Nemours wore a dress all
white a double jupon.
CArs.—The most fashionable style of caps now
worn, are le bonnet coquette, le bonnet religieuse,
and la coiffure Marie Stuart. The bonnet Dubarry is
also very fashionable, being formed in bouilonees of
tulle, besprinkled with small roses without leaves, pro-
ducing a very light and becoming appearance. We
must not omit to mention the cap a la Marie Louise.
which is composed of a small foundation ; a single
lappet in English lace is placed straight and flat over
the front, and falls in two negligent bandelettes upon
the shoulders on each side. A small crown of varie-
gated roses, tout mignonnes intermixed with leaves,
are placed over the forehead, forming an arch.
BONNETS.— A hat in velvet, of a beautiful French
blue, ornamented with two white aigrette composed of
velvet flowers, the inside of the brim decorated with
one in the same style. Another in black velvet, hay.
ing a rich violette in lace, ornamented on the exterior
with three leathers, one placed in the centre of the
front of the crown, another falling low at the side, and
the smallest forming an agraffe between the two ; the
flowers underneath the brim being composed of two
clusters of scented sweet peas. Lastly, one in velvet
scabieusc, ornamented with shaded blue feathers, pos-
sess in the same manner as the black velvet bonnet be-
fore described. We must not omit a hat we have seen
in green clair de lune, rather deep at the ends, and
having very little trimming at the cars ; trimmed with
a garland of roses The, with the leaves in velvet ; upon
the front are small mancinis, composed of sprigs of ge-
ranium rose.
TURBANS AND HEAD-DRESSES are now being made
in white gauze, and intermixed with flowers or wheat
ears in dead silver. There is also the coiffures Espag-
noles, formed by a scarf and resilie d'argent, which is
twisted round the back of the head, forming a roll
round the back hair, the ends of the scarf being united
on one side by a large rose ; this same coiffure, en re-
sale black and gold, is also very pretty, the rose being
made in pink velvet.
PELERINES.—The pelerines Cardinales are now
much in favour, they are composed entirely of lace inlet
divided by a narrow lace froncee ; in form, they are
round behind, descending rather lower than the waist,
meeting square in the front. These pelerines, when
made in black velvet, are the most useful, since they
can be worn with any kind of dress.
CLOAKS, MANTLES, AND SCARFS.-.-Pelisses in !even-
tine and in plaided cachemires, trimmed with velvet
camule, or fancy lace ornaments in silken cord, are most
in favour. Wadded pelisses in marron satin lined with
blue satin, have mostly a capuchin attached to them,
formed in velvet, beautifully embroidered, with sleeves
similarly ornamented.
GLOVES are being worn, much ornamented.
MoncHotas.—Tae Batiste d'ananas is now all the
rage in Paris for mouchoirs ; their whiteness, transpa-
rency, and solidity having quite ecrase the Baptiste de
h Flandre.
Cotouas.—The prevailing ei,lours for the season
are grenat, violet, different shade; of green, a bois
ponceau, bleu Marie, and Tourterelle.

DISTRESSED PRINTERS.—We are informed
that the Garrick Club have kindly offered their ser-
• vices to perform two nights for the benefit of the dis-
tressed printers of the metropolis. and that the evenings
of the 18th and 20th of January are fixed for the occa-
sion. Three additional subscriptions have been received
since the publication of the last list ; one signed D. E.
F., 10s. ; the Rev. J. Brown, Vice-Master of Trinity
College, 11. ; and Messrs. Fisher and Sons, 21. 2s. The
amount altogether subscribed is 471. I4s. sd.—Cambridge
Independent.
ALARMING INDISPOSITION OF NINE PER-
SONS, FROM TARING MUTTON BROTH.—On Monday last,
the inmates in the house of Mr. Carman, Faulkner-street,
St. Peter's, were thrown into a state of great alarm,
caused by the sudden indisposition of nine individuals,
shortly after dinner on that day. It seems that Mr.
and Mrs. Baker (of the Theatre Royal), and two
daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. 11. Hell, have apartments
at Mr. Carman's ; and that on Monday, at dinner,
they, as well as Mr. Carman and his two daughters,
partook of some mutton broth, and, shortly afterwards,
during dinner, the Misses Baker complained of a sen-
sation of great heat in the throat and stomach. This
was followed, almost immediately, by violent vomiting.
Mr. 101 l was, soon afterwards, seized with similar symp-
toms. At first, of course, it was difficult to guess which
of the viands had thus affected the party; but Mr. Baker's
attention was first attracted to the broth by perceiving a
peculiar sweetnesss in tasting it. Mr. Walker and Mr.
Lowe, surgeons, were promptly called in, and they suc-
ceeded, by administering strong emetics, in placing all
the sufferers out of danger. Mr. Baker proceeded to
the theatre, but, after having been there a short time,
was obliged to return home, so severe was his indisposi-
tion. Mr. Hull, who should also have performed that
evening, was also unable to do so, and their parts were
filled by other performers ; an announcement being
made to the audience f the cause of this change.
There seems strong reason for supposing that some ex-
ceedingly deleterious substance, probably arsenic, had,
by some means unknown, become mixed with the oat-
meal which was used for the thickening of the broth.
Messrs. Lowe and Walker took possession of some of
the oatmeal, which we believe is to be placed in the
hands of Mr. John Davies, chemist, for analysis. There
does not appear to be the slightest ground for suspecting
any present inmate of the house of so serious a crime as
the mixing a deadly poison with an article of food ; the
oatmeal has been in the house some time, but at present
further observation on this point would be premature.
We regret to learn, on making inquiry at Mr. Carman's
yesterday afternoon, that, although out of danger, all
who partook of the broth are still suffering severely from
the injurious effects of the deleterious substance. We
believe Mr. Holl resumed his duties at the theatre last
evening, though still exceedingly weak from the attack.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker are still confined to the house. One
of their daughters had by no means recovered from the
more severe effects of the poison. On Monday evening,
at the close of the performances, Miss Ellen Tree pro-
ceeded in her carriage to Mr. Carman's to make her per-
sonal inquiries after the sufferers; and Mr. Charles Kean
also sent his inquiries.—Manchester Guardian of yes
terday.

MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.—We have heard
that her Majesty has already announced to the proper
authorities that it is her intention to open the ensuing
Session of Parliament in person with a Speech from the
Throne ; and it is generally expected, from the altera-
tions and embellishments now going forward in the
House of Lords, that our beloved Sovereign will be ac-
companied on that important and interesting occasion by
all the Royal and distinguished foreigners invited to wit-
ness the christening of the infant Prince of Wales.
ANECDOTE OF ADMIRAL HOPSON.—In the
first action in which Admiral Hopson (then a boy) was
engaged, after fighting cheerfully for two hours, he in-
quired of the sailors for what they were contending ; and
on being told that the action must last till the white
rag at the enemy's mast head was struck, he ex-
claimed, " Oh, if that's all, I'll see what I can do !"
At this moment the ships were engaged yard-arm and
yard-arm, and obscured in smoke ; and our young hero,
noticing the circumstance, determined to haul
down the enemy's flag or die in the attempt. Ac-
cordingly, he mounted the shrouds, walked across the
mainyard, and, unperceived, gained that of the French
Admiral's ship, when, ascending with agility to the main-
top-gallant mast-head, he struck the flag, and by the same
route returned with it. The enemy's flag having dis-
appeared, the British Tars shouted victory, by which the
crew of the French ship were thrown into confusion, and
fled from their guns ; the officers, surprised at the event,
endeavoured to rally them, but the English sailors seized
the opportunity for boarding the vessel, and took her. At
this juncture young Hopson descended from the shrouds
with the French flag, which he displayed in triumph.
He was immediately promoted to the quarter-deck, went
rapidly through the several ranks of the service, and
proved one of its most distinguished ornatnents.—York
Courant.

LEICESTER-SQUARE.—The enclosure of this
square is, and has long been, in a most shamefully ne-
glected state. There are at the present moment the
bodies of several dead dogs and of at least a dozen dead
cats (skinned by some adept in the art, the bodies being
tied neck and heels together), lying within a foot or two
of the square railings. The state of the foot pavement
next the rails is also left in a most disgusting condition.