The Sun.
London, England, 1824-09-18 00:00:00

TEAS.

A ROllOll GUESS or THE CONSITMYTION OF TEA IN
BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
In upper Canada, men who arc supposed to be acquainted
with the population, estimate the number of families at forty
thousand, others think this number too high ; however if it does
notapproach thus fur, it will reach that amount in a tew years,
and on the information of those conversant with the habits of
the people, and that Tea in general makes part of every meal
with many of the families who begin to feel comfortable, the
consumption of Tea may be moderately estimated at one chest
to eight families, hence - - 5,000
4,000 'hinnies in the cities of Quebec and Mon.
treat consuming each at the rate of from half a
chest to one and a half chest annually, take the me-
dium at only one half chest for each of these limn-
lies, (not reckoning on the Sitipping) 2,000
7,000 families in the Eastern Townships, ex-
tending by William Henry, Chanibly, St. John's,
and all the South side to St. Regis, one chest to
seven families _ . 1,000

7,000 families from Three-Riveri exclusively to
the River Raisin, and both sides of the Ottawa,
including the country part of the island of Mon-
treal, one chest to seven families - 1,000
'6,000 families from Three-Rivers inclusive
downwards, taking in the country on both sides of •
the St. Lawrence not previously mentioned, and
also Liasp4 and Chide= Bay, one chest to six
funnies . 1,000
(And without having reference to near 60 thou-
sand fainilies more in Lower Canada, most of
whom consume more or less in the course of the
year,) this computation is supposed to be consi-
derably under the actual consumption.
Having no satisfactory data to follow in estimat-
ing the population cif the Lower Provinces, as Ha-
lifax, New Brunswick, Cape Breton, Prince Ed-
ward's Island, and Newfoundland, (and the ship-
ping frequenting these ports, and there supplied
with Tea, as well for unuiediate use as for sea
stocks); these may be put down at eighty thou-
sand families, nearly all using Tea, the consump-
tion may be taken ua in Upper Canada, at one
chest for eight families, being - -
10,000
Yearly consumption of British North America 20,000 chests.
From which a deduction is to be made fur the
quantity legally imported.
Amount of Chests of Tea legally imported and
entered at the Custom House at' Quebec tar pay-
ment of Provincial Duties last five years, 10,919
Yearly average - - 2,184
Bute the lower ports above their average 1,1116
4,000

:,:liewing the immense quantity of . 16,000 chats
ttnurEitAt into these Provinces,--a loss to the honest trotter,

SHEIUIORNE, SEPT. 15.—Kconsiderable sensa•
tion prevailed in this town on Saturday last, in consequence of
th:.‘ sudden and extraordinary death of Mr. George Russell, a
tespectable maltster, of Port, who, on his journey
home on Saturday evening, expired at Oborne Mill, under cit•
emnstances sufficiently suspicious to warrant the detention of
his son till the result of the Coroner's Inquest was known. On
:Alunday morning at ten o'clock, the Coroner ('l'ttoatAS FOONS,
Esq.), and .i respectable Jury, attended at Oborne Mill, in-
spected the body of the deceased, and then adjourned to the
Town-hall, Sherbetne, Where the Coroner, in open Court, pro•
ceeded,t9 examine witnesses.
It appeared from ,the testimony of George Foot, his Wife,
and Join Brett, that they were at ()borne Mill, Which is
occupied by the said George Foot ; that about three quar-
ters after eight o'clock in the evening, they were alarmed
by the cry of " murder !" repeated several times ; they
went towards the turnpike-road, whence the cry proceeded.
anti saw the deceased and his son neat a horse and gig in a
scuffle. One of the witnesses saw the son strike his father; and
on the miller, George Foot, getting near, the deceased called on
him and Claimed his protection. The son said his father was
drufik ; [it the fattier denied it, anti said he would go no fur-
ther that night, if the miller would allow him to remain ; that
he would go Into the house and convince them that he was not
intoxicated, and show them where he was beat. placing his
hand on his head :—he added, "•That villian there I" pointing
to his son. Foot and Brett then proceeded to open the yard-
gate, to secure the horse and gig, when further altercation took
place between the deceased and his son, who cut the reins, and
would also have cut the traces, but fur the interference of the
tithing-man, John Brett, who took the son into custody by
order of the deceased. Whilst Foot was securing the gig, he
saw the deceased sinking behind it; he spoke to him, but re-
ceived no answer ; he removed his neckerchief; the deceased
snored, looked dark in the face, and in a few minutes sunk on
the ground, and died in the arms of Foot. On the son being
informed that his father was dead, he appeared frantic, threw
himself across the body, kissed it, and excLainaed," Oh my
father I my dear father I"
John Parsons confirmed this testimony, and added, that he
arrived as the deceased was sinking; his face appeared very
dark : his mouth was drawn a little on one side, and spittle was
oozing from it.
Foot and his wife being recalled, confirmed this testimony.
Mr. Millard, a gentleman who lives near.; came. just as the
deceased sunk on the ground ; he found the action of the heart
had ceased, Ills evidence tended to confirm the above. He
added, that the scuewas obliged to be taken away by violence
from the body, and in addition to the exclamation of " Oh, my
father !" .he also said," Oh Christ t what a night 1"
William tienge, Isaac Bishop, and Condon, innkeepers
in Sherborne, and the ostler of '4.1 in. (lenge, who took out de-
eintietl's gig and horse, and saw him and Ilia sun rroceed to-
wards home in it, stated that they appeared very friendly on
leaving ; that the deceased complained to them several times
lately that he, was unwell.
Dr. Bradley, and Messrs. Ciro' and Sinknionds, suit,
dep6sed, that they examined the deceased; the
external rielenee was on the left eyebrow,Und sisal was sosl4,ht.
as to render it extremely improbably to have calmed death.
d'iuyitteryonitneanittse:i
perfect, except the pleura, or investing membrane of the lungs,
on the left side, which was diseatted, and in part Ossified—
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the
wereme -
There could be no doubt but that the deceased died of apo-
plexy, brought on by violent passion, aided, perhaps, in some
produtic we the
injury in the generality
of mankind,
yet on a subject predisposed to apopleigYl with an impeded cir-
culation, by the disease in the pleura, it might have been au
which, although trifling in its effect,
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The CORONER, after an investigation, which lasted till 12
o'clock at night, recapitulated the evidence, and Stated the law
'
to the Jury, who consulted about two hours, and returned their
verdict its follows:--" That the deceased came by his death
from apoplexy, induced by agitation of mind, arising from the
violent and unnatural conduct of his eon."

uraoya,
A NEW GOLD MINE AT ARUBA.—The
dated the 16th of July :—" Every person in this
ing is an extract of a letter from Aruba, a dependency or
.‘
island is busily employed in digging for gold, so that Alley cm
not be had for any other employment. No doubt yots will be
sfoutTartl, wegte
surprised
dwiheti 321 b. Iktz. and man pi
nintbrinY6ucne
piece
cef pure gold been
cevi 'weighing from 14
to 10 pounds. 1 have seen several pieces of the latter iveight
myself. The schooner that left yesterday has upwards Of
1001 b. on board."--A letter from art American gentleman
at Curaqua, dated the 224 of July, referring to the' above
discovery, says--" Since I-have been in this island,.scarce
three weeks, upwards of 140„000 dollars in value of pure virgin
gold, 24 carats have come up from Aruba. The 'Govern-
"lent of this place have noticed it, an4l proclamations ate 'in
circulation to prevent speculation, and other regulatjans,
respecting this most valuable acquisition. A piece of 3llb.
lend. The Dutch Government will have the exclusive benefit,
weight is hem, and appears perfectly pure and as ductile as
and have taken measures to secure it."