The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-02 00:00:00

CORONERS' INQUESTS.

On Saturday evening an inquest was held in the
Board-room of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, before Mr.
Payne, on the body of a boy, aged 10 years, named
John 'William Wicks, who died in the institution from a
severe injury he received in falling from a swing at the
residence of his parents. Much interest was excited in
consequence of the discovery of a system of unheard-of
cruelty praCtised towards the child by the sister of the
ward in which he was placed, and which, it was alleged,
was in some measure sanctioned by the house-surgeon,
who attended the boy.
. Mr. Bostock, the house-surgeon, said the deceased had
received a compound fracture of the arm and a disloca-
tion of the elbow joint. He died from the injuries.
The mother of the deceased here stated that whilst
her child was in the hospital he had been treated in the
most brutal manner during his sufferings from the inju-
ries he had received ; he had been strapped down to the
bedstead ;- he had been carried more than once to the
water. closet in the ward by the nurse and sister, and
threatened to be thrown down the place if he did not be-
have himself ; he was also flogged with a birch rod. se-
veral times, and the sister of the ward had carried her
brutality so far as to place a large plaister over his mouth
to prevent his crying ; that he had called out, " Oh, you
brute, I'll tell my mother." He had repeatedly cried
" Murder!" but the treatment was repeated more than
once immediately before the death of the child. The
plaister used was larger than a man's hand, and of a
most adhesive quality. Much astonishment and indig-
nation was expressed at the statement of the mother of
the shameful treatment used.

Rebecca Spiggott, nurse in the accident ward, was
then examined. She stated that the child had been very
violent and refractory. She acknowledged that the
sister had resorted to the means stated for the purpose
of quieting the child, and said it was not uncommon to
threaten and also to punish refractory children to pre-
vent their disturbing the other inmates of the ward.
Mr. Rostock was re-called, when he denied in any
way sanctioning the conduct used towards the child, and
said he did not think the treatment hastened his death ;
but it was most injudicious, tending to irritate the
symptoms. •

SUphia Cawston, the sister, was then brought into
Court by the beadle ; but was not sworn, as she was
placed in so critical a position. She admitted having
laid the plaister on the child's mouth, and also having
flogged him with her hand, but said she had only used
the birch over the bed clothes, and that she was com-
pelled to adopt these methods owing to his being so re-
-fractory.
The CORONER-This - investigation must necessarily
lead to one by the Governors of the Institution to in-
quire into the conduct of the parties who have acted so
shamefully.
The nurse, in answer to further questions, said that
the house-surgeon had suggested the mode of frightening
the children by the application of threats and the birch.
The CORONR, .in summing up, expressed his regret
that such proceedings should go.forth to the public, who
considered the 'lnstitution of the highest possible im-
portance. •Instead of these harsh measures nothing but
kindness and sympathy should have been exercised. He
hoped no ether instance of such a kind would ever occur.

The Jury, after consulting about ten minutes, re-
turned a verdict of Accidental death," accompanied by
a severe censure upon Sophia Cawston, whose conduct,
they hoped, would be properly investigated by the Go-
vernors of the Institution.

DEATH OF DR. KING, CHIEF EXAMINER OF THE
APOTHECARIES' COMPANY.—At a late hour on Friday
evening, an inquest was held before Mr. Payne, at the
Cathedral Coffee-House, St. Paul's Church-yard, on the
body of 1)r. Richard King, aged 56, who died suddenly
during the previous night.
Mr. John Mountain, proprietor of the hotel, stated
that for the last three or four years the deceased, who
resided at Brighton, took up his abode at his house when
he came to town, which was generally about once a fort-
night. He arrived at four o'clock on Thursday, and after
taking some refreshments, went out, saying that he would'
take his usual supper, stewed cheese and a pint bottle of
ale, on his return in the evening. He returned at about
eleven o'clock, had his supper, and went to bed.

Mary Ann Archer, the chambermaid, deposed that at
night the deceased appeared to be in good health and
spirits ; that at ten a-clock on that morning, as he had
not risen, his usual hour being half-past eight, she
knocked at his door, and receiving no answer, she went
in, when she saw him lying dead upon the bed. She
raised an alarm, and Dr. Randall, of Finsbury-square,
and Mr. Hunter, of Tower-street, personal friends of tlw
deceased, were sent for. Both quickly arrived, and Dr.
Randall, she believed, offered an opinion that he had
died of some disease of the heart. No phial or suspici-
ous matter was found in the room, and the contents of
his carpet bag, which had been examined by Captain.
King, of Mortlake, brother of the deceased, consisted
only of the usual articles. It was the custom of the de-
ceased to fasten his door, but on this occasion he had not
done so.

The Jury desired to have the evidence of Dr. Randall
or Mr. Hunter, and both gentlemen were sent for, but it
was ascertained that they, with the other examiners of
Apothecaries' Hall, were dining at Blackwall, and in
preference to an adjournment it was determined to return
a verdict of "Found Dead."

CURIOUS ELOPEMENT TO CANTERBURY.—
Some interest has been excited in this city during the
last few days by the report of a young lady, about
eighteen years of age, and very respectably connected,
having eloped from her father's residence in London, and
taken refuge in a lodging-house in this city. It ap-
pears that se left home last week very unexpectedly,
throwing her family into the utmost distress by her abrupt
and unaccountable departure, and the more so because no
clue could be discovered as to the direction she had taken.
She came from town by a Margate steamer, and having
taken up her abode here, her superior accomplishments
and elegant dress excited the attention of her landlady,
who discovered whence she had come, and immediately
conveyed the intelligence of her retreat to her dis-
tressed relatives, who came hither on Wednesday last,
in quest of her. But the young lady, having, found
that her retreat was no longer concealed, was in the act
of making her way out of the town when she was
espied by her relatives (her father and brother),
and she ran away towards Sturry. A nimble runner
gave chase, but he could not come up to her before she
arrived in that village, where she was obliged to give
in from exhaustion. The speed with which she tra-
velled over the ground is almost 'incredible. The
man who pursued her is considered an excellent run-
ner ; but it appears probable that had it not been
for his superior strength to undergo the chase, he could
scarcely have hoped to gain his object. The result of her
capture was, that she was restored to her relatives,
but she persisted in refusing to return home with
them, and they were compelled to leave her
in charge of some persons in this city, though
not without experiencing the most poignant
grief. No cause can be assigned for her leaving home,
excepting that she is subjeet to mental aberrations.
It is fortunate that her friends so soon gained tidings
of her concealment, or she might have, fallen into the
haunts of infamy, especially as she was totally desti-
tute of pecuniary resources, and an entire stranger to
this part. It does not appear that she has forme any
acquaintance, since she left home, beyond that of the
people in whose house she had sought an asylum,--
Kentish Observer.

HOP INTELLIGENCE.—WORCESTER, JULY
30.—Some of the plantations where the bine is of the
best growth, the plants have made a little improvement
during the last week, and the blow is beginning to show
itself rather healthy, but weak. We find a great quan-
tity of yards quite short of bine, being scarcely half up
the poles, and without any side shoot ; these of course
cannot do any cropping this season, consequently the
produce will be partial. We have a little demand for
fine hops for present consumption.

BRUSSELS, JULY 28.—The average price of
Wheat last week was f 20.15, and that of Rye, f 11.21.

MORN/ IsTl4- SU Me_

THE MARKETS.-SATURDAY.
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
We had large.an ivais of Beef bola .-rotland and other arts,
which caused the trade to be very shy in bu‘ing, although the
salesmen reduced their prices 2d. per stone: ()f otter lc! ,
only a small quantity were at market. Mutton, Veal, and I-7.
sold well at our quotations, but Lamb was dull of sale and
cult of disposal. Mutton, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 4d. ; Beef, 3i. 4
,1
to 4s. 2d.; Veal, 4s. to ss. ; Pork, 4s. to ss. ; and Lana!'i •
4s. 6d. to 55.. er stone of 81b. All descriptions of Pottltni;
were in good supply; the . salesmen asked an advance
most kinds, which in some measure was acceded to. Tate
Rabbits, Is. to Is. 6d. ; Chickens, Is. od. to °s. 6d. ;
Surrey Fowls, 3s. 6d. to ss. ; Fowls, Q.s. tid. to 3s. 60.;
Turkey Poults, 4s. to 6s. ; Leverets, 35. to 6s. ;
4s. to 6s. 6d. ; Ducks, ls. 6d. to "s. 6d. ; PPigeons' 120
9d. each. Erms in food deronntl Ig. 6d. to 7. 6d. Per
WHITECHAPEL HAYMARKET.
There was an improved demand for Ai eat, and prices were
:on, 3s. 6d. to 45. ;
firmer. The supply was short of all kinds of meat. We,
to 4s. 4d. ; Slut
Veal, 39. 6,1, to 4s.
; Pork, 3s. Bd. to ss. 2d. ; Lamb. 4s. to ss. per stone.
Clover, 3/. to 6/. ; Meadow Hay, 21. 101. to 5/. ; New 113 P
2/. 10s. to 4/. ; Straw. 01 to

TEA MARKET. fair deln"a
The market present.qt a ti • .ranee, a
1 at pea-- cn,
existed for Free Trade Tea, and 2s 4d, paid for common ,
gou, cash. In Company's peveral sales were made at
44(1., cash.

MAR.
Prices were firm, andTALLOW P. Y. Candle at T 473 61 on the 'Ar-n
•t,
and 48s. for delivery, in last three mon;hs, but not much boo'
ness done.

FRUIT MARKET. ore
A fair demand prevailed for most articles, and price/
firm, especially for Currants.

_
SPIRIT MARKET. tb•
A large demand existed for Rum,
advance; Proof Leewards sold at ‘.2s. 2d. per gallon.
was held firmly, but the mat ket was quiet.
OIL MARKET. Fite
Prices of Fish Oils were firm, and the demand g.o°"' cbct,
91 per
Seal, 32/. per ton. Linseed oil quiet at 295.
Rape in better request, at stiffer rates.
and prices were ;af

COUNTRY CORN MARKETS.
____„:-.-
' ....._ Wheat. ntiaricy.
.....Lht_s.
_.....b",°:';...."
11----2"--..--4,1
Per Qua. ter 5. to s. s. to s. s. to s. 5. to • .h 2
44 ":. ...
Abingdon 5B 70 27 31 25 31 40
Andover 56 61 27 28 •..3 27 •- --
..... ....
Hanbnry 59 63 59 :i.3 24 28 :36 10.. 140 0
Basi. gstoke 64 72 30 3a 24 27 40 tl Isi "'''
Cirenc..ster E6 65 20 -. 21 27 37 4" ;49 I.
Coventry - 68 341 30 25 30 38 "- I -
.14
uaventry -
Darby 6B 74 32 34 26 .;9 40
.11 1 .... 1;
Howden - 64 - 30 '2O - -
,Ts. 1 29 . -
Hungerford 50 74 29 37 25 CO 40 - 41 Mahon - ,-; 40
Nlai. enhead 51 77 32 35 .5 31 40 ",,,-
....".
Nottingham 113 73 30 35 ...3 27 39 r .......
,„,-
Wantage 6B 80 34 48 26 32 36 "`" 4
Warwick - - 32 35 26 '32 - --- ...
-°
Winchester - 63 - 36 29 - 4g43 ........ ...
York 6B i 9 - 22 . - - '-
A 01.
Per Bushel s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. (1. s. d, s.,' 60 6
Pirmingham 70 24,3 6 4 6 36 4 0 6 70'
HULL CORN MARKET. ~A, V.
Wheat, Whit( (per Quarter) 63, ''`-' r 4,
.6s. 625.. k
Red f l.
54 J'
Foreign . Go' •
~.
Barley, Malting 295. 30s• .0,
Grinding t2Fg. ::9,• :I&
Oats, British
Foreign (in bond)
40i 6 •
. Beans
,11,5..--
Pease, Grey .
____ _ 11'*::•... 4.04

10,
Blue and White 365. 3,95. to,
Linseed SOS.
5., 35s
•
Flour (per sack)
.
. V! Rapeseed per 10 quarters) -.4. ' d.'
EDINBURGH CORN MARKET.
Wheat. Barley. Oats. 14,06.
First Bos. Od 375. Od. 2 Is. 4:1. , 425• I
„Id'
ic.cond (0 0 35 o 26 0 411 3.
1-nird
Average price of Wheat W. 13;.8d.
PRICES OF PROVISIONS, &C. ~,t to 1'1(111
Beef, per ny. ..„,.... Os. 4d. to Os. 7d. Freshßutter, lb. r 1,7 0':
qutton-.-...,.......... 0 5 o'7 Salt Ditto nlO 90 90 i
Veal .............................. 0 7 010 Ditto, per ess t.,. 81 4,;
.) 90
'ortt------,........ 0 5 0 7 Eggs, per dos... 00" ~ ti
Lam, pot' qr. ..... 2 0 5 0 OatStraw(lcpl.),.. 6 6 1 0
fallow, cwt......... 3.) 0 41 0 Wheat Ditto.... 5 , 1 0
2uartern Loaf.... u fli 0 9 Barley Ditto.... 6,` I
Fotatoes,l4lb. ...... 0 0 0 6 Hay, rer5t........ 01.
EDINZURGH MEAL MARKET .. jo a
Pei Sack of 2801 b. Imp. Per Stone 01144' A i 110
First. Oatmeal ........ £l 17 0. First Oatmeal ........ • ..... 0I 4
Second ditto,,,~
B irleyrneat..... I 10 0 Barlepaeal ......... ....-••• 0 1
P-tasemeal 1 8 0 Peasemeal ..................•
Pot Barley from 30s. to 455. per saca

ins
}g,
40 I

CORNWALL MARKETS.
(Calculated at 24 gallons to the bushel.)

(Calculated at 24 gallonswUnl!sLloJ
.. ,
Wheat. 8
Barley. '
__.....-2.-,
_ tl. 0 Il
s. d. to fr. d. s. d. to s. d.
-- 0 -„ o
fru ro 0 8 4 0 3 8 0
~
lichtone —.. 8 2 0 39-- 0 1()
St. Austell 0 7 7 0 31— „l' y
Bodmin 0 88— 0 44_ 0 " 4
Ask card 0 76 f) 3 6 7 0 1 4
Launceston ....
Camcl ford 8 0 8 8 3 t) 3 4 a a
Penzance - dl
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MINING INTELLIGEVCE. 9r e
2uantity of Copper Gres sold at Itedruth.
lax week... 0
Average Produce
00000000
2uantity of tine Copper _ ...... Ili. 0'

Amount of sale, 21,933 6s. 6d --Average £7.;1111 '''''' I°'
Coon
ol°P
The sum mentioned on Thursday in the
„, dem/
Council by Mr. Jones, as considered sufficient At Chi
the expenses of carrying into effect two of the
improvements, was 200,0001. and not 90,0001. asE..--•
DEATH FROM THE KICK OF A 1-1° • s
On Friday evening an inquest was held by )ir•
to West*
the Ormond's Head, Princes street, Storey s-g"',.,atietA
minster, on the body of Mary Hatch, aged Tuesday hist'
in the Westminster Hospital, who died on
It appeared from the evidence, that lasi; orse
night deceased was crossing the road opposite ben
Guards, and had just reached the kerbstone, ~.`v fricg;lt
horse in a cab that come up at that moment toot tro,4
'r fort'
nt a troop of soldiers and plunged furiously, and, 6,-3 st
deceased on her heel with his -forefeet. A few,lta 011.
terwards she was attacked with erysipeliss, anti of
Tor-2,lay last. Verdict, " Died by the yisitarfr-
God."
, n SOci
INCREASE OF TRAFFIC.—The Lonuo%
Birmingham traffic has risen to 19,169/. We now e%s
to think that it will soon reach the 23,0001. per si,Sits°
estimated. The Preston and Wyre traffic also "-
great increase.—Railway Magazine. and
Patronized by their Majesties the R-1"1 „09
Queen of Hanover, and their Royal Highnesses tho sterhszY;
Augusta and Sophia, her Serene Highness the vine' Duchess i"
er
the Dukes
the Princesses Mary and Rosa, her Grace the Doo"
Bedford, and their Graces the Archbishop of Canterbury,
addition
additioa
of Norfolk, Devonshire, and Manchester, Lord Hill, kc'' ted spool.
to the above distinguished patronage to the newly-invent gess:al:-
Lenses and Invisible Operative Voice Conductor, th greet,
and B. Solomons, opticians and auricle, 39, Albemade reel
cadilly, and 76, King William-street, Bank of England'. jained
the
pleasure to state that their valuable inventions have rred of
and unqualified approbation of above four hun: 000
principal members of the medical rrofession ;as tenefited.,4lll
individuals of high distinction, who have heels great!! "
Lentnioel
their use. Immediately these improved Spectacle
placed before ex trent,. imperfect vision, it is at once he"B 04-19•
its natural and original state, every object becomes ci..earr oat
tinct, and the most minute particle is seen, either by dal-udoi,,.!"
light, with ease and distinctness. Their Voice C°llis.%
which thousands of deaf persons have been greatly bine r(spi,4l7-
the least perceptible, not more uncomfortable, than ba,Ttipsan'Tts
of wool in its place, and the faintest whisper at a Pou"-__. ope",„
is heard with exact distinctness.-39, Albemarle-stew" so 0-
the York Hotel, and 76. King William.street, Bant'
nexi on with persons of the same name.
,e,105."
SILVER WATCHES, LONDON-C---hio, 1-°•
/)
B. SAVORY and SONS, Watchmakers, No. 9,C""*.ietti°n ,
of
don (opposite the Bank of England), submit for ,7e
very large STOCK of SILVER WATCHES, the fe%:l
which are made and finished under the easeful inspect`e:oo"
perienced workmen on their own premises, and eachlw
for correct performance. 0
Fine Vertical Watches, jewelled, with double-backeiv 4
engine-turned cases, warranted..
Fine Vertical Watches, jewelled, hard enamelled 0
dial, with seconds' hand and double-backed cases, 5
warranted
Patent detached Lever Watches, capped, jewelled in
four holes, hard enamelled dial, with seconds'
hand and double-backed engine-turned cases, g o
6
warranted
el
Either of the above in silver hunting-eases c h
A large variety of Second-hand Silver Watehes.,„l-ti
been carefully examined, and can be warranted, as gt
Second-hand Watches purchas
h 5
PAPIER MACHE TEA TRAYS, 60s• tiondoll
of FULL SIZED GOTHIC SHAPE, Superior 00
Table Knives, with ivory handles, 14s. per dozen +r foot;
Poles for Window Curtains, inch diameter, Is. 3d. pe9s/'
2 inches, Is. id. per foot ; bronzed fenders, 4 feet Ere
Catalogues gratis, containing the prices of stoves, fear' -'Olll.
utet.b.,s, and every article in furnish'fig
mJrlgery
RIPPON and BURTON, Wells-street, Oxford-street._:
Established 1820.

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BIRT H S. - GIS*"eft
On the 24th ull., at Meadow Bank, Patrick; nest of :
Mrs. D'Orsey of a daughter.
the Dial
On the 26th ult., at Spondon Hall, Derbyshire'
William Thomas Cox, Esq., of a son. foss, ibe
On the 29th ult., at the Rectory, Great Oakley,
of
lady of the Rev. J. Howard Marsden, of a son.
the
Idi
On the 29th ult., at Southend, Sydenhansr '''''
David Hill, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 29th ult., Mrs. Viant, of a son. the 184/
On the 29th ult., at the Grove, Stratford, Essex'
of the Rev. Charles Nicoll, of a son. D.
S. P'
On the 30th ult., at Camberwell, the wife of 3fr.
Hook, of a son, still born.
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MARRIED. Th°lll 0
On the 30th ult., at Cheltenham, by the ,1
Ainsworth, Hartford, Cheshire, Colonel Sir Charles and
Knight Commander of the Military Order of the I.°vreordee
Swoid of Portugal, Knight Commander of the MilitarY,_e toe
of San Fernando of Spain, &c. &c , third son of Awughter
Charles Shaw, Esq., of Ayr, to Louisa. Hannah, only
of the late Major Martin Curry, 67th Regiment- et, Dite
On the 22d ult., at St. John's, in the Isle of Thatioo
J. Sinnott, of Walthamstow, to Mary Ann, eldest dluu
the late Mr. William Stockley of the same place' Egld
On the 27th ult. at Norha'm, Cuthbert John Care, Hill,
youngest son of the late John Carr, Esq., of Dunswriof the
county of Durham, to Rosalie Emily youngest daughter
Rev. Dr. Gilly, Canon of Durham and Vicar of Norharis'. of
Holly Hall, Staffordshire, to Lilias, youngest
On the 28th ult., at Wombourn, Robert Jobson, Pqei A.
B. Cochrane, Esq.,of the Heath, W lverharapt°l'
near 0
same county.
On the 26th ult., in St. Peter's Church, John TheroP d, to
eldest son of John Theophilus Boileau,' of Pembroke-au bier
gestniantrY•
the city of Dublin, to Charlotte Frances, voun
of the late Colonel Hawkins, of the Bengal Tii.tive
ec, FA..
On the 29th ult., at St. Pancras Church, John Foo? ~ichard
of Symond's-inn, to Caroline, youngest (laughter '•
Hurley, Esq., of Euston-place, Euston-squate. hire, the
On the 29th ult., at Leighton Buzzard, Be df"" (laugh'
Rev. John Cumberlege, Curate of Leighton, to glary', Thor-
f Gray ter of William Stone, Esq., of that place, late
rock, Essex.
d„ghter,
in the

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DIED. 4 '''
On the COth ult., at Clifton, Mary Rose, only daughter ;
John Welsford Couril, Esq., aged 11 months. Fedi' •.:14
On the 20th tilt., at the Grange, near Hales Owen,. .
nando Smith, Esq., late Colonel in the Shropshire 31ili"• of-:•
On
the
30th
ult. ,
at
ciaom,Gudmi w
nanohe i Onnnatuhgeht2lrratehuclet:
aged 36.
John VVbiteside, r-'4 '
co t.,
'31514-
son af T. R. Andrews, Esq. - '
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London : Printed and Published by MURDO YOU 3, p
No. 112, _Strand, at The Sun °face, No. 112, SU°
the county of Middlesex, Monday, ,August 2, 1841.

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