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The Sun.
London, England, 1840-08-27

DREADFUL FIRES.

H OkibloEu'tS
half-past W F Y DES TR OYE D.
this morning police-con-
" who was on duty at Hermitage-bridge,
stable 68 r,, r-nin the centre of an immcr,ao
discovered flames issuing "rt-grf. They flames
pile of building, known us Hore's cracking
had gained a powerful ascendancy, and the
of the timber soon roused from their beds those who 1
were living contiguous to the wharf. The gates were,
forced open, and the constables and others succeeded in
rolling out from the premises into the street ahout 100
puncheons of whiskey, valued at 751. per puncheon.
Mr. Hore luckily arrived in time to save his books.
He was nearly overpowered by the violence of the heat.

At ten minutes to two o'clock, the large orating
engine, belonging to the London Dock Establishment,
and which is not finished yet, got into play, and
threw at least two tons of water. per minute
upon the buildings. Other engines from differ-
ent parts of the metropolis were soon on the spot,
and owing to the tide being in, and a plentiful supply of
water obtained, thereby commenced operations quickly •
Two large floating engines took their station opposite
the river frontage of the warehouses, and the body of
water thrown by them was immense. All efforts, how-
ever, to save the building were ineffectual, and the roof
feel in with a dreadful crash about a quarter past two.
The principal attention of the firemen was then devoted
to the saving of Downes' wharf, which contairad,
amongst other valuables, 15,000 bales of Irish linen,
and they fortunately succeeded. At one time it was
feared that the flames would reach the shipping 13ing
in the Loodop Docks. Fortunately there was no wind,
and to that faCt principally is attributed the prevention
of the spread of the; conflagration. About three o'clock
the front and rear walls fell in, leaving the side one's
standing ; this conside ably checked the fire, and.from
that time it was gradually got under. The loss sus-
tained must be very great.
Whilst the fire brigade were busily employed in sub-
duing the fire at Hore's wharf, as late as four o'clock in
the morning, the horizon on the opposite side, appa-
rently about Bermondsey, became suddenly illuminated,
until the cry was raised—" Another fire." Several of
the engines of the fire brigade were got in readiness,
end started off at their topmost speed towards the
scene of the conflagration, which was found to be in
Long-lane, Bermondsey, where some extensive premises,
used as saw-mills, and a large manufactory of japanned
leather, adjoining, were discovered to be on fire. Both
were completely destroyed.
London, England, 1840-08-27

SOLICITOR.

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London, England, 1840-08-27

Mr.Lacey'sViola, 4 yrs, Ast ilb

3 dr

The Hindley Stakes of 3 sots. each, and 25 added, mile and
a quarter, were won in two heats by Mr. Collett's Tubalcain,
4 yr 3, ist I Ilb (Whitehouse) beating Mr. Millwood's b g by
Brutandorf, 5 yrs, ist 71b, and Mr. Robinson's Finality, 6
yrs, Bst.

A Handicap of 2 sovs. each, with 30 added, the second to
receive 51. out of the stakes, was won in two heats by Mr.
Collett's Juvenile, Bst 21b (Whitehouse), beating Finality, Bst
Sib, and Viola, 7st 101 b.
London, England, 1840-08-27

STOURBIEDGE RACES.—Tursnar.

The Stourbridge Stakes (Handicap) of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft.,
and 5 only if declared, with 50 added by the town. i%lile
and three quarters. (11 subs., 6of whom declared. )
Sir. Collett's The Dean, 4 yrs, Bst walked over.
The Cup Stakes of 10 sovs. each. Two miles and a half.
(7 subs. )
Mr. Collett's The Dean, 4 yrs, Bst 61b
The Ladies' Purse of 30/. added to a Sweepstakes of 5 soya.
each. Two mile heats. (6 subs. )
Mr. Copeland's Chantilly, 4 yrs, Bst Sib Marlow 1 1
Mr. Fowler's Prudence, 5 years, Bst 101 b
Mr. Collett's Juvenile, 4 yrs, Bst 10lb
London, England, 1840-08-27

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THE FUNDS.

Consols are not quite so good as they left off on Sa-
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88 for the Account ; Money 874. Exchequer Bills,
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same as they left off on Saturday, with little doing at
present. Spanish Active, 201 ; Deferred 102 ;
Passive, 51 a ; Portuguese, 321 33 ; Three per Cents.
914 4 ; Colombian, 231 ; Brazilian, 72 74 ; Mexi-
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per share ; Manchester and Birmingham, 17 15 dis.
PRICES OF SHARES THIS DAY AT ONE.
RAILWAYS. Paid. Per Share.
Bristol and Exeter........ 6O ...... 33 .. ... to 32fr
Great Western
Ditto New
Ditto Fifths
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PRICES OF IRISH STOCKS, DUBLIN, OCT. 31.
3 per Cent. Consols
Three and Half Stock 96 Grand' Canal Stock. ...
Ditto Reduced
Ditto New, 1830 .......9611 Ditto 4 per cent
..
36- per Cent. Debs.

HALF-PAST ONE.
Money is rather easy in the House, but out of it is
rather tight. _

Consols have been, during the course of the morning,
at 87i 88 for the Account, at present may be quoted
at 879 ; Money, 87i ; Exchequer Bills, 1 2 discount,
par. ; India Bonds, 15 discount ; Bank Stock, nothing
done.

In the Foreign Market Spanish Active 211 ; De-
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Colombian 221 j ; Mexican 27/ ; Chilian 52 ; Dutch
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In the Share market very little doing. Bristol and
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EVENING IMITION.
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London, England, 1840-11-02

Ci UEEN. SQUARE.

. -
LAYING A WAGER.-IVilliant Emmerson, a respect-
able builder, was placed at the bar, charged with having
stolen five shillings.
William Parry, a middle-aged man, said that he and
prisoner met by accident at the. George the Fourth at
Knightsbridge, and on his (complainant's) putting down
five shillings, the other took it up, called for ' nine
six-pennyworths of gin-and-water, a pint of ale, and a
cigar, which be paid for with his (complainant's) crown.
Mr. BURRELL—But what excuse did he assign for
this? Complainant—Oh, he said he'd learn me to !ay
wagers ; and asked me how I dared think while he
was present to think for me.
Mr. BURRELL—What have you to say to this ?
Prisoner—He ought to be ashamed of himself to charge
a respectable man with felony. He said that if a ver-
dict was given in a Court of Law for 12,0004, a man
must v;ait six weeks or two months befare he could
take a writ or execution against the party for it ; I
said he was wrong, and that they might go about get-
ting it in twenty-four hours if they liked, and we put
down a crown a piece to back our opinions, and the
company were to decide it ; so they did, and in my
favour, so I took up the money, and that's what he
calls stealing it.

Mr. BURRELL (to prosecutor)--Did you bet ? Pro-
secutor—Yes ; but l bet—

Mr. BURRELL--I cannot go into such particulars ;
but what in the name of goodness did he do with the
gin-and-water ? Prisoner—Oh! the nine glass'es of
gin-and-water were for the company, one a-piece, and
the pint of ale and cigar for myself.
Mr. Burrell recommended the prosecutor not to lay
any more wagers, and at once diicharged the risoner.
London, England, 1840-11-02

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London, England, 1840-11-02

MONTHLY MAGAZINE.

The phenomena and laws of Mesmerism form
the subject of the first article in the present Num-
ber. The writer is clearly a believer in this quack•
ery, whose professors undertake to set men fast
asleep, by making ejirta;ll ?notions with their hands,
and holding conversation the while with the sub-
jects of their experiments. To a certain extent we
ourselves have faith in this new physiological dis-
covery. We agree, for instance, that nothing is
more likely than that people should be set asleep
by prosy conversation, and have often witnessed
these drowsy effects produced by a long story. In-
deed we have more than once seen the whole House
of Lords thrown into a state of the profoundest
slumber by our favourite Philpotts, whom we con-
( eive to be the most successful professor of Mesme-
rism in existence ; and we will guarantee that by
one episcopal Charge only he shall transport an en-
tire congregation to the land of Ncd, in less time
than Doctor Elliotson requires to close the eyes of
a single patient. We repeat, therefore, that so far
as the Mesmeric Professor's conversation is con-
cerned, we ere firm believers in his narcotic influ-
ence ; but are decided sceptics as regards the effects
produced by the motion of his hands, the sleep-pro
yoking power consisting, we are persuaded, not in
his fingers, but in his tongue. " Continental Au-
thors" furnishes us with some extracts from the
poems of a German writer, Von Zedlitz, whose
ideas strike us as being strangely vague and dreamy.
The " Store of the Tatar Cambuscan" is a moder-
nized versior'r of one of Chaucer's cleverest tales.
" Our Monthly Crypt" gives copious extracts from
John Keates's " Endymion,” which, notwithstand-
ing the praises of its admirers, never was, and never
will be, popular. Keates had such a restive ima-
gination that it was constantly running away with
him, and leading him into all sorts of absurdities.
Had he lived, he might have sobered down into a
sterling poet ; but time fates were unpropitious, and
he died while his genius was yet but in the bud.
Of the remaining articles, the best is a prose tale
with the sounding title of " Montgomery."
London, England, 1840-11-02

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London, England, 1840-11-02

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.

UNDER the MANAGEMENT of MADAME VESPP.IS.
THIS EVENING. NOV. 2.
Will be presented Shalispere's Comedy (with Music) of
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.
Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Bartley ; Master Slender, Mr. C. Ma-
thews ; Ford, Mr. Cooper; Fenton, Mr. W. Harrison; Mrs.
Ford, Airs. Nisbett ; Mrs. Page, Madame Vestris; Ann Page,
Miss Rainforth, Mrs. Quickly, Mrs. C. Jones.
After which will be repeated the New Petite Comedy, entitled
London, England, 1840-11-02

solemn failure, resembling nothing so much as
Shaksneare's starved, gaunt apothecary. " Morrie
England in the Olden Time" enumerates the
various local changes that have taken place in
London, during the last half-century and upwards,
when Islington was yet a pretty, sylvan village,
and the grasshopper chirped in the meadows where
DOW stands Euston-square. The article is plea-
singly written, and exhibits much curious research.
It is interspersed, too, with snatches of verse, which
serve to vary and enliven the theme. The " Sea-
sons" is a quaint, thoughtful little poem, penned
by a German who died in 1676. As it suits our
limits, we quote it entire
_ .

" In fair Spring's fresh-budding hours
What adorns our garden-bowers?
Little flowers.

When departing Spring we mourn,
What is shed from Summer's horn ?
Hay and corn.

What is autumn's bounteous sign,
Mark of Providence divine ?
Fruit and wine.
When old Winter, hobbling slow,
Comes, what do we gain, d'ye know ?
Ice and snow.
Hay and corn, and little flowers,
Ice, snew, fruit, and wine are ours,
Given to us ev'ry year,
By Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,
As they each in turn appear.
Spring gives treasure, Summer pleasure,
Autumn gladdens, Winter saddens ;
Spring revives, Summer thrives,
Autumn pleases, Winter freezes.
Therefore, friends, we all have reason
To extol each coming season,
Spring and Summer, Autumn, Winter
Honour, counsel, deeds sublime,
Are the precious gifts of Time."

In " Dumalton, the Chelsea Veteran," an old mi-
litary pensioner records his recollections of the Duke
of York's unsuccessful campaign in Holland against
the French revolutionary armies. The narrative,
which is by Mr. Gleig, is deficient in exciting inci-
dent. " Dialogue between Two China Jars" is a col-
lection of the most excruciating puns possible. These
small shot are fired off, not by single discharges,
but by whole vollies, peppering us as effectually
as the Lilliputians peppered Gulliver with their
arrows. The author should really have some
mercy, for it is not every one who has the good
fortune to be pun-proof. " Facing a Woman"—a
terrible matter t o shy, studious youths, not a few
of whom would sooner face a battery—displays
much of that dry, hard, caustic humour which vte
admired in Sam Slick. If a tough old oak could
crack a joke, he would set about it pretty much in
the same manner as is here done. In the present
chapters of " Stanley Thorn" an electioneering
scene is hit off to the life. There are one or two
more articles, but they are not such as to call for
any particular notice.
London, England, 1840-11-02

CHANCERY COURT-(THIS DAY.) !

-.,~.,_-----

1-;;itiv, iirst day of Mici.im-lrais
Cllaneelior ent,riained tilt; Judges, :vLsti;fs
Chancery, and Queen's Counsel to breakfast, at his
Lordship's house in Bruton-street, after which they
proceeded in state to Wesiminster to open their re-
spective Courts. His Lordship took his seat in his
Court shortly before two o'clock, accompanied by the
Vice-Chancellor, and Masters Duckworth and Lynch.
The Court then proceeded to hear appeal motions.

BOLLS' COURT.--(THIS DAY,)

COLLINS V. COLLIER.

Mr. TORRIANS moved that the defendant (who was
in Court) might be handed over to the Fleet for con-
tempt, in not putting in his answer.
A bill of foreclosure was filed against him on the
7th September, 1839 ; he appeared on the 30th Oct.
in the same year, but not having put 'in his answer, an
attachment issued against him in Trinity Term, 1840,
and he was taken into custody on the 13th of June.
The MASTER of the ROLLS inquired of the defendant
why he had not put in his answer ?
The defendant said that he had instructed a solicitor
in Shrewsbury to do so ; but not having all the money
that would be required to defray the expense of putting
in the answer, he had paid him a certain sum on account.
The solicitor, however, had neglected to attend to his
interests.

The MASTER of the ROLLS interrupted the defen-
dant, by teliing him that if he had any cause of com-
plaint he must lay it before the Court in a formal
manner, and justice would be done. At present lie
must go to the Fleet.
The defendant was then removed in the custo3y of
the Warden.

VICE-CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.)

The Court heard motions, and in the course of the
morning intimated its intention of proceeding also with
motions to-morrow.

COURT OF EXCHEQUER.

(THIS DAY.

At a quarter to two o'clock Barons Parke, Alderson
Gurney, and Wolfe formed the Court.

MAGEE V. O'NEIL AND WIFE.

Mr. J. JERVIS moved to set aside a verdict for the
plaintiff, and enter a nonsuit. It was an action for
money lent to the wife before her marriage.—Rule
granted.
London, England, 1840-11-02

SATURDAY.

The Houghton Stakes of 10 soils. each; for three-yrs-old
and upwards. D. M. (Six subs.)
miss Graydon's Miss Heathcote, 3 yrs, Est 121 b 1
Lord Exeter's Rodosto, 3 yrs, Est 121 b
Mr. Greville's Pickwick, 6 yrs, Sat 21b 3
Mr. Ford's Diplomatist, 3 yrs, 7st 111 b
Mr. Boyce's Scroggins, aged, 9st 81b
Betting-6 to 4 agst Pickwick, sto 2 agst Rodosto, 6
to 1 agst kiss Heathcote, and 6 to 1 agst Scroggins. Ro-
dosto jumped off in front with Miss Heathcote second, and
Pickwick third, to within a few yards of the finish, when
Miss Heathcote challenged, and won a fine race home by
a length.
Match.-501.—First half of Ab. M. Mr. Thornhill's
Langolee, two years-old, 6st 10Ib, (Pettit), beat Mr.
Wright's Folly, three years, Bst 10Ib. 5 to 2 on Lango_
lee, who waited till near the chair, when she went up and
won easy by a length.
Mateh.-50/ ,D. M. Mr. Goodman's Mungo Parke,
Bst 61b (Butler), beat Mr. Litchwald's Shark, Bst 91b.
The betting commenced at 5 to 4 on Shark, turned gra-
dually, and closed at 3 and 4 to 1 on Mungo Parke, who
made all the running, and won by two lengths; the man-
ner in which Shark was handled excited a good deal of
astonish rnent.

Match.--50/ First half Ab. M. Mr. Pettit's Lango-
Ice, 7st 7lb ( Pettit), beat Lord Lichfield's f, by Sir Her-
culro, out of Ulrica, 7st 71b. 5t02 on Langolec. Won
by a re.:k.

CHINESE AT ROME.--A letter from Rome, of
the 14th instunt, sayF—" Tao Chinese of a distinguished
family in their own country arrived here last month, after
having been travellers for a year. His Holiness received
them with greet kindness, admitted them to his table, cot-
verstog with them in Latin, which they had learnt at
Maelo. They wear their native costume with long tresses

VIENNA EXCHANGE.—An article from Vienna,
in the Commerce, says Our exchange has lately 1).1
much agitated; numerous failures have taken place, and
some great houses have had recourse to various means to
check the fall ; amongst others, offices of deposits have
been established so as not to force holders of public seta.
ritics to sell at any price. We have never seen so ninny
mercantile couriers arrive hero from Paris with the fluctua-
tions of the French funds. Enormous sums have chimged
hands. In order to prevent deception, three of the first
houses here, viz., those of Messrs. de Rothschild, Gu-
n:tiller, and Sina, have had couriers from Paris at their joint
expense, and posted up before the opening of 'Change the
hist quotations from Paris, but without stating the caus-:s • f
the rise or fall."
London, England, 1840-11-02

added the Queen, " was to make you a gentleman !"
We may add to the above the following- extract of a
letter from the same city, which gives an affecting ac-
count of the separation of the Queen Christina from her
two daughters, Queen Isabella and the Infanta Donna
Luisa :--

" Just as the young Queen and her sister were going
to bed, their mother called them, and told them that she
was going to leave them the following day, and that she
should be absent for some time. All three immediately
began to sob aloud. After having recovered a little, Maria
Christina told the two Princesses the state of her health
required d change of air, and asked them if they would
w►sh their mother to die ? The two children did not
reply, but their lips were sealed to those of their mo-
ther. The latter, then taking the young Isabella in
her arms, gave her some advice adapted to her age, and
desired her never to forget the numerous sacrifices
which her subjects had made for her. She then em-
braced them again, and held them convulsively in her
arms, bathing them with her tears. An old soldier,
who was present at this interview, was so affected that
he several times out his hands before his eyes to con-
ceal his tears. Queen Christina, wishing to terminate
this painful scene, desired that her children might be
removed, but the young Infanta exclaimed—' Mother,
we will go with you ; we cannot remain alone.' The Queen
fainted with emotion. When she recovered, she told them
she would soon return, in order to calm them ; and added,
that the persons to whom she confided them merited all
their confidence. She recommended to them to obey
these persons as they would do herself. Christina then
gave them the last kiss, holding them both in her arms ;
but wanting the power of separating herself from them,
it was found necessary to tear them away. Queen
Christina then fainted, and was for some time in such a
state of unconsciousness, that serious fears were enter-
tained. This distressing scene, however, at length ter-
minated. Before she set out, the Queen-Mother again
desired to see her children ; but as they were asleep
she was afraid of renewing their grief, and therefore
contented herself with looking at them, and bidding
them a final adieu. May God and Spaniards,' said
she, ' render you happy ; love your mother always as
she loves you.' She then said with firmness, Let us
go,' and withdrew. She did not cease weeping unt;l
she embarked. The crowd received her as she passed
with the respect due to her rank and virtues."—Garig-
nan Messenger.
London, England, 1840-11-02

BECKET V. DUTTON.

This was an action upon a bill of exchange, which
was tried before Mr. Justice Coleridge at the late
York Assizes, when a verdict was found for the plaintiff.
Mr. WATSON now moved, by leave of the Learned
Judge, for a rule nisi to set aside the order of amend-
ment made at the trial, and to enter a nonsuit. There
was a variance between the bill as it appeared at the
trial, and as it was laid in the declaration which the
Judge had amended.—Rule refused.
London, England, 1840-11-02

PUBLICATIONS.

This day is published, in 3 pocket volumes, duodecimo,
price 21.
RCIIBOLD'S JUSTICE of the PEACE
and PARISH OFFICER ; with the Forms of Com-
mitments and Convictions for every Offence, Forms of Orders,
&c. By JOHN FREDERICK ARCHBOLD, Esq.,
Barrister-at-Law.
London: Shaw and Sons, 137 and 138, Fetter-lane.
London, England, 1840-08-18

THS FUNDS.

The intelligence received this morning from the French
capital is of a more pacific nature, and there is every pros-
pect that the peace of Europe will not be disturbed. This
calm has caused an improvement in the British Funds.
Consols, which left off yesterday at 89i 90 for Money,
and 90} for the Account, opened this morning at soi for
Money, and 901 for the Account, with the appearance
of a firm market. Exchequer Bills 22 24 prem. ; Bank
Stock 167 169; India Bonds 2 dis., par ; India Stock
248 250.

We believe the _Foreign Account, with one exception,
has proceeded well. Spanish Active, which left off yes-
terday at 251 j, may be quoted at present at 251 ; D.
ferred 12i ; Passive 6f 1 ; Portugnese left off 331 34,
t present rather improved, 334 34g. Three per Cents.
22k; Braziiiae 79 80; Colombian 24f 25 ; Mexican 281
29; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. Blf i; Five per
Cents. 101 k 102.
SHARES —Great Western Railway 23 25 prem. ; Lon-
don and Brighton 9-,7i disc. ; Blackwall par, 4 prem.
Birmingham 75 77 prem. ; Southampton 56 57 per share ;
Croydon 11f 12 pr share; Greenwich 8 9 per share ;
Manch:A-ter and Birm:ngliatn, 10 9 di;,

EALF-PAST ONE.

The default, r Spanish Sick is not to be seen as yet,
and no doubt an investigation will take place on the subject.
Consols are not qui►e so go good as in the early part
of the morning, when they were 901 for the Account, at
present 90} ; Monty the same. Exchequer Bills, 22 24
prem. ; Ind►a Bonds 2 di c. ; Bank Stuck, alittle lower,
165.4 7i 8.
Li the Foreign IVLrkut, Spanish Active, 2511; Por-
tuguese, 33k, have been 34;1- ; Three per Centi., 221 ;
510xie:-.n, 29; Dutch Two-and-a-Half 51i i; F►ve per
Cents. 102.

Very little doing in the Share Market. Great Western
88} 90 ; South Western, 57 ; London and Birmingham,
165, 6 ; New Shares. 57.

CLO:4ING PRICES.
BRITISH FUNDS.

Bank Stock
3 per Cent. Red 9Ol Ditto Bonds
3 per Cent C0n5....... 90k Ditto Old Annuities ...
31. per Cent Red........ 99i Ditto New Annuities —
New 4 per Cent
New 5 per Cent Ditto 5001 24 pm
Long Annuities to expire Ditto Small
Jan. 1860
Oct. 1859 l3?, India Stock for Acct...
Jan.•lB6o — Consols for Acct 9oi
FOREIGN FUNDS.
A estrian, 5 per cent... Portuguese, 5 per cent.
B.dgian, 5 per cent lO2 Ditto, New Ditto 33i
lirazilian 80nd5....... Prussian, 5 per cent....

BuenosAyres, 6 per cent Russian, 5 per cent....
Chilian, 6 per cant 45 Ditto, Metallic
C Aornbian, G per cent... Spanish, 5 per cent
I >itto, 1824
D finish, 3 per cent. French,.s per cent...
Greek, 1825, 5 percent. Exchange —f. —c
Mexi,:an, 5 per cent.... French, 3 per cent —f. e,
Ditto, 6 per cent, 1825. 29 Dutch, 2i per cent 571
Peruvian,lB2s, 6 per ct Ditto, 5 per teat..... 102
SHARES.

'irmingham and Gloucester Railway 734
Bristol and Exeter
Eastern Counties Railway
Great Western Railway
Ditto New Shares 491
Hull and Selby -
London and Brighton Railway 25.
London and Birmingham Railway
Ditto New Shares 46i
London and GrePowich Railway 8
London and South Western Hallway
North Midland Railway
Ditto New Shares..

42
London, England, 1840-08-18

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, JULY 27.—The following iS a
succinct expose of the facts which have taken place
within the last ten days. On the 15th of July the
Sultan gave a private audience to Sami Bey, the
Envoy of the Pacha of Egypt. Sami Bey offered the
daughter of the Padischa, of whose birth I gavo you
information, a thousand piastres, in the name of Mehe-
met Ali. Presents in specie are admitted, according
to imperial etiquette, and even take precedence of
others. The Sultan gave Sami Bey a snuffbox en-
circled with diamonds of the finest water, and of the
value of 70,000 piastres. On his departure he was
saluted by a double discharge of artillery, one of which
was that of the Sultan and the other that of Stamboul.
However, notwithstanding the snuffbox and the cus-
tomary compliments, Simi Bey has declared that he
found the Cabinet in the same mind as it professed
before the battle of Nezib. You cannot form an idea
of Lord Ponsonby's disappointment on the news of the
pacification of Syria ; he tore to pieces the despatch
which brought him that unexpected piece of in-
telligence. The Porte was equally surprised, and
conferences and a council were forthwith held.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING-(THIS DAY.)

LONDON, AUG. 18.—Wind this day at noon, strong
breezes from W. to S. W., with heavy passing clouds.
DEAL, AUG. 17.--Wind, S.W. to W. S.W., strong
breezes and squally.—Arrived the St. Vincent's Planter,
from Jamaica ; Martha, Robson, Sierra Leone.
LIVERPOOL, AUG. 17.•—Wind N. W., very fresh.—Ar-
rived the Kingston. Kennedy, from New Orleans ; Wake-
field, Young, St. John's, New Brunswick; Anna Sophia,
Tarragona.
COWES, Auo. 17.—Arrived Arab, Crosby, Matanzas.
FALMOUTH, Auo 16.—Wind W. to S.W., strong
breezes.—Arrived the Allison, Hunter, from Terranova,
sailed the Royal Adelaide, Linty, Quebec.
GLOUCESTER, MI6. 17.—Arrived the Excellency, Pelly,
from Quebec.
1 NEWPORT, AUG. 16.—Arrived the Martha. Gage, from
I Miramichi; Grove, Quebec.

VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.—The President, Liverpoo.
New York, 6th instant, lat. 50, long. 64; St. Ann,
bound to Quebec, 28th ultimo, lat. 44, long. 33 ; Bar-
bara, bound to view York, 31st, lat. 44, long. 33; Der-
went, bound to St. John's, ith instant, by the Nesbit,
Marlow, arrived off Margate. Welford, London to Que-
bec, Bth instant, lat. 40, long. 21 ; Rajah, of Boston,
9th, lat. 49, long. 22, by the Columbine, Robertson, ar-
rived at Cork.

Lord Brougham has taken Cale-hill, the seat of
E. Darell, Esq., near Ashford, for six months, and will
c soupy it immediately.— Kentish Observer.
London, England, 1840-08-18

CENTRAL t ftllll J., COURT.

(THIS DAY.)
(Heft;id th'e REOoRDER.)
IJtorp)/u•ieB, a,zt,i 20, n? t

calcnder as a spinner, kv as convicted of (ditaiivng 2/
elide; f<t 5e pretence from his mast or, Mr .LH

Chattrtr.t .anders, a newsvender, carrying. on bu-inc,
in Holyweii•strect, Strand, and sentenced to two years'
imprionrnent and hard 1440 4r in the house of Cor-
rection.

From the statement of the prosecutor, it appeared
that he took the prisoner, who was in a starving
condition, into his service, solely out of charity ;
he gave him Is. a week, and his board and lodging,
and told him he might stop with him till he got a place.
On the day stated in the indictment, the prisoner asked
the prosecutor for 2/., stating that his son wanted it to
fetch papers. The money was given him, and he then
absconded.

The son of the prosecutor statel that he had novcr
sent the prisoner for the money.

John Bonnycastle Jewell, the chief mate of the Lady
Flora, East Indianian, was indicted for assaulting one
of the seamen of that vessel, on the 6th of June last,
while the ship was on her way from Madras to this
country.

From the statemeits of Mr. JONES, who appeared
for the prosecutor, and the evidence adduced, it ap-
peared that on the day in question the prosecutor was
at the helm, when one of the passengers on board came
up and spoke to him. Upon this the third mate came
up to the prosecutor and told him to mind the helm, to
which he replied that be was minding it as well as he
could. The third mate then struck him, and when he
was relieved from the helm he was told that the defen-
dant wanted him. Upon his going to him he told him
that he had been impertinent to the third mate, and for
the purpose of degrading him he ordered him to be
flogged by a black man on board, who acted as the
setang or boatswain. After eighteen lashes had been
infLeted upon the prosecutor, the defendant said to him,
" Now, Sir, consider yourself well black-fellow flogged.'
Upon this the prosecutor said, when he got to London
that he would go to Mr. Ballantyne, at the Thames
Police-office,- where he should be sure to have justice.
Upon arriving in this country the prosecutor instituted
the present prosecution, and the defendant was orderee.

to find bail to answer the charge.
Mr. Ballantyne appeared on behalf of the de-
fendant, and contended that the punishment
on the prosecutor was too mild for the offence of which
he had been guilty.
The RECORDER summed up ; and the Jury found

the defendant Guilty, on the ground that he had acted
without the authority of the captain ; and the Court
sentenced him to pay a fine of 203 to the Crown, and
to be imprisoned till that fine was paid.
The fine was immediately paid, and the defendant
discharged.
London, England, 1840-08-18

UNIV ERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD, AUG. 15.—The Archbishop of Canterbury
has presented the Rev. C. F. Tuffnell, of Christ
Church, to the rectory of Elburton, Sussex, in the room
of the Rev. J. B. Schomberg, deceased.
Lord Wodehouse has presented the Hon. and Rev.
Alfred Wodehouse, of Christ Church, to the rectory of
Letcham with East Lexham annexed, in the county of
Norfolk. This clergyman was ordained a priest on the
26th ult., in the cathedral, Norwich.
The funeral of the late Doctor Woodcock took
place this day in Christ Church, and was performed in
that solemn manner which the cathedral seryice is cal-
culated to produce.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, accompanied by
her sister, the Duchess Ida of Saxe Weimar, passed
through this city on Thursday last, in an open carriage,
on her way to Nuneham, on a visit to hs Grace the
Archbishop of York, attended by Lords Howe, Den-
bigh, and Sheffield, Lady Sheffield, &c. Her Majesty
was escorted by the Oxford Yeomanry Cavalry from
Oxford to Nuneham.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
London, England, 1840-08-18

BILSTON.

(From the Staffordshire Examiner,)

SERIOUS FRACAS AT THE TORY DINNER.

A t the time of sitting down to dinner there was a
considerable crowd outside the gates of the Market-
place, but, although somewhat sullen, they were very
orderly and peaceable. As the dinner advanced the
crowd increased, and by eight o'clock there was a very
large assembly of the populace. As the party inside be-
came inflamed with wine they naturally became more
uproarious in their shouts, and reports which got abroad
as to the speeches which elicited such rapturous cheers,
tended greatly to excite the passions of those outside.
Among other things it was confidently said, and we be-
lieve with truth, that, in allusion to the drop in wages,
some speaker had asserted that Is. 9d. or 2s. 9d. a day,
we are not sure which, was quite sufficient for any
working man to support himself, a wife, and family.
No sooner did this report obtain circulation, than there
was a general yell of indignation, and cries were heard
of " Down with the food-taxers," " Let Lord Ingestre
live on that," &c. Another circumstance which tended
greatly to excite the crowd was the display of a flag over
the roof of the building. The flag bore an inscription
of " Church and State ;" but the motto being in part
concealed by the furls of the flag was accidentally
read " Church-rates"—any allusion to which subject
is sure to create excitement in the district. During
the time of dinner there were frequent allusions to this
flag, and its display seemed to give great offence.
Still, however, order prevailed, and probably would
have continued, had not the police, in many instances,
exceeded their duty, and used their staves without
any occasion. One act of this kind, especially ex-
cited the populace. A little boy, between seven
and eight years of age, was standing on the stone
work, clinging to the rails of the market with a
view to obtain the best possible view of the pro-
ceedings. A policeman came up to him, and de-
sired him to get down,.accompanying his words with a
blow with his staff. The boy cried out, and there was
a cry of " shame," on which the policeman struck the lad
again. A man then said, "if you strike the boy again
I will strike you." The policeman turned round on him
and a scuffle ensued ; others of the police came up, and
the row then became general. In the melee stones were
flung on the roof of the tent, which brought some
drunken fellows out, who cried out, " Come on, we are
ready for you." Then the row ensued, of which we in-
serted an account last Monday.
London, England, 1840-08-18

TEA MARKET.

A public sale of abut. 6,0001b5. went off steadily, and nearly
the whale found buyers at very full prices. Low Congou at a
iinimpt. 2s. ail to 2s. 4d. per lb In Company's Congou a
Large hu-iness done at 2s. 3i-d. per lb.
TALLOW MARKET.
There was no change in this market. Prices were steady,
but t.,:e demand very stack. P. Y. C. 51s. 6d. on the spot.
WHIFF:CHAPEL HAY MARKET.
ly was unusually dull, .ild there being plenty of buyers,
the enitre quhidity wa., rlea,ed off at an early hour. Old Clo-
ver, 41. to 6/. ; New ditto, 41. to 3/. ; Old iileadow Flay,
31. 10s. to 41. 15s. ; New ditto, 31, to 41. per load ; Straw, 325.
to 365. per load.
London, England, 1840-08-18

Just published, 18mo., price 2s. cloth, gilt edges,
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE TURF ;
containing a Theory of the Mechanical Powers of the
Horse; with Formulw, Rules, and Directions for Application
to Practical Use in calculating the Speed of Horses, with re-
ference to age and weight; and with Suggestions and Expe-
riments for fixing an average Scale of Weights to be carried by
Race-horses of different ages.
Whitaker and Co., Ave Maria-lane.

TO TOURISTS.
Just published, in a neat pocket volume, price 6s. 6d. bound.
THE GERMAN SELF-TEACHER ;
Or, a New Mode of Radically Studying the German
Language.

By HENRY MEIDINGER.
Author of the " Comparative Dictionary of the Gothic-Teu-

Conic Languages."
" It purposes to attain its objects by commencing with lists
of all the words of similar sound and meaning which are to be
found in both languages ; and, as these words are extremely
numerous, including the greater part of the modern English,
the consequence is, that the student finds himself unexpectedly
talking very correct German at the very instant when he is
only commencing the study of the language."—Time!.
London : Whittaker and Co., and Dulau and Co.
London, England, 1840-08-18

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

Fifth week, and iriCiJasing success of Haines' Historical Spec-
tacle, "Jane of the Hatchet.' Upwards of 60 000 persons
have already witnessed the grand military evolutions and
impo,ing Tableaux d'action, of the hundred Female Warriors,
in this extraordinary Spectacle. Crowded Houses.
THIS EVENING. AUG. 18.
Will be acted a Grand Historical Spectacle, of unequalled splen-

dour, entitled
JANE OF THE HATCHET.
Supported by the entire strength of the Company,
and One Hundred Female Warriors.
After which, the Comic Drama of
A DAY AFTER THE FAIR.
To conclude with the Nautical Drama of
WAPPING OLD STAIRS.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
NINTH WEEK, and CONTINUED BRILLIANT SUC-
CESS of BEETHOVEN'S BATTLE SINFONIA,
-With its novel and effective Introductions!!
GRAND PROMENADES MUSICALES ET
CHAMPETRES,
By Godfrey's unrivalled Band.

Prop-at:le of the Cenceri for Au,zust 17th, 1 lth, and 20th.
overtures—Le Lac des F6es, Das Naetlajtr in Grenada
(first time). Quadrilles—L'lndien, The Cat aliers, composed
expressly (first time), Les Echos. Waltz—Hommage ala
Beine, Die Ftcrggeister. Fantasia from Oberon. Aria—Tutto
e Sciolto (Sennambula). Clarionet Obligato—Pot. Pourri
sur les Motifs de Fra Diavolo. Trio—Night is coming (Blanche
of Jersey). And
BEETHOVEN'S GRAND BATTLE SJNFONIA,
_ .

By the augmented Band, with instruments of novel constilic-
ti:in, a,d :340 rounds of artillery and musketry, giving the most
vivid realization of the events of the Battle of Vittoria.
lhe vast Panorama al Fresco of Iceland and its Volcanoes, by
Ranson—Breaking up of the Ice—Melting of the Snows—
lielease and Departure of the Discovery Ship.
Carter's astonishing " Koniaphostic," or " Lime Light.
Eruption of Mount Hecla, Sr.c.
On Monday, Tuesday. and Thursday next.
ADMISSION ONE SHILLING.
Feeding Hour the Carnivora, Five o'Clock.
Concert commences at Six.
London, England, 1840-08-18

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We arc oblig,d to " A Native of Newark," but the trans.
actions to which he refers are not now of sufficieni
general interest to sNarrant us in publishing a series o:
letters on- them.

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