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No ‘. 16,672. LONDON WEDNESDAY E
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FEBRUARY 25 1846,

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NOR T H WALES RAILWAY

GENERAL MEETING. -
Notice is hereby given, that the Ordinary or Half-yearly GENE-
RAL MEETING of the SVAREHOLDERS of the North Wales
Railway Company will be held at the LONDON TAVERN, Bishops-
gate-street, in the City of London, en TuunsnAr, the 26th day of
February next, at One o'clock in the afternoon precisely, for the
transaction of the ordinary business of the Company, in pursuance of
the North Wales Railway Act, 1545, and of the other general Ae-al of
Parliament relating to railways.
And notice is hereby further given, that the Books for the Regis-
tration of Transfers will be closed on and after the 16th day of
February next, until suck half-yearly general meeting shall have
been held.

By order of the Board,
JOHN MARRINER, Secretary.
2, Guildhall Chambers, Baeinghall-street, Jan. 29, 1845.

UNIVERSAL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY.
At a meeting of the Provisional Committee, held at the
othces, 159, Drury-lane, London, on Saturday, the 21st February,
1846,

JOHN RYAN, Esq., M.D., LL.D., in the chair,
It was reEolved —That the allotment of shares In the above
Company shall take place on MONDAY, the 16th day of Marcia next
ensuing.

Applications for shares 0 be made to the Secretary, Mr. William
Nicholson, to whom all letters must be addressed, prepaid.

fIIGAR and CHEROOT WAREHOUSES:
21, . BUDGE-ROW, WATLING-STREET, CUEAPSIDE,
LONDON. One of the largest stocks in the kingdom, warranted
first.,cuality, at CHARLES TOSSWILL and CO.'s, Commission
Merchants, Importers, sad Manufacturers. Foreign Cigars, 18s.,
205., and 21s. p. r lb. ; Comorades, a new Cigar, 21s. per lb. British,
manufactured from the finest Tobaccos imported. Cheroots, Gs. ;
Ambrosial, 7s. ; Mexican, 7s. Cigars,--.Caba, 75.; Harannah, 7s. 64. ;
Silva.% Rs. Gd. •, RegaThis, Ss.lit.; Cabanas, Bs. Gd. ; Lopez, 95. 6d. ;
P incipes, 9s. 6d. per lb. ; and every other kind.

THE LITERARY GAZETTE, ENLARGED
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The Monthly Part for FEBRUARY (four numbers), price Is. 4d.,
will be ready for delivery on SATURDAY NEXT, 28th February.
The LITERARY GAZETTE is published every Saturday, price
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Literary Gazette-office, 7, Wellington-street, Strand. '

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application, as for Its mild and soothing operation, in thoroughly
purifying the skin of in redness, pimples, spots, freckles, tan, and
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complexion ; and an admired softness and delicacy on the kands,
atni.4, and neck!

In cases of chilblains, chapped skin, or incidental inflammation, it
13 pre-eminently successful, and gentlemen after shaving will find it
Allay all irritation and tenderness of the skin, and render it soft,
smooth, and pleasant. Balmy, odoriferous, and creamy, its purifying
and refreshing properties have obtained its exclusive selection by the
-2ourt and the Royal Family of Great Britain, and those of the Conti-
aent of Europe, together with the " elate" of the aristocracy, and
haute volee."

Its high reputation induces unprincipled shopkeepers to offer the
spurious " Kalydors" for sale, composed of mineral astringents,
utterly ruinous to the complexion, and by their repellant action en-
dangering health. It is, therefore, imperative on purchasers to see
that the words "Rowland's Kalydor" are on the envelope (an en-
graving of exquisite beauty from a steel plate by Messrs. Perkins,
Bacon, and Co.) and that A. ROWLAND and SON, 20, llatton-
garden, are engraved (by authority) on the Government Stamp affixed
on each bottle. Price 4s. 6d. and Bs. 6d. per bottle. Sold by the
Proprietors, and by chemists and perfumers.
*.* All other Kalydors are fraudulent imitations 1

DIRECT LONDON AND EXETER
RAILWAY.

A special general meeting of the proprietors of this Company was
h eld at one o'clock on Monday, at the London Tavern, for the purpose
of receiving from the committee appointed at the last meeting, a
statement of their affairs, and to take steps accordingly. Sir J. B.
Chichester, occupied the chair, aad a considerable number of share-
holders were present,
The CHAIRMAN called attention to the resolution passed on the
15th of December last, in which the shareholders stated they had
every confidence in the directors, and empowered them to issue
shares and to return the deposits to the shareholders in the event of
the necessary capital not being subscribed, and that a statement of
accounts be prepared to be submitted at a subsequent meeting. At
that meeting they awarded a vote of thanks to him for which he
felt extremely grateful, but the compliment was not Without its alloy,
inasmuch as charges were made against himself and the- other direc-
tors. He then entered into the proceedings of the last meeting, and
contended that it was contrary to the spirit of the deed to discharge
the old committee and to appoint another.
The SECRETARY then read the report of the committee, which stated
that at the last mectin,g the balance in hand was 492/., but th ey expected
that in a short time they would be able to show larger balance in
favour of the Company. They had applied to the members of the
provisional committee who had not paid their deposits to do so, but
they had in every case refused. They had, however, taken the
opinion of counsel, who were of opinion that they could be com-
pelled to do so, and they had instructed their solicitor to take steps
to recover them; thus several thousands would be added to the assets
of the Company. They had experienced great difficulty in inquiring
into the state of their finances on account of Dr. Muncie),
who had taken a number of papers, which he refused to give up in
consequence of a claim which he had made for services rendered in
his capacity or honorary secretary. The liabilities of the Company
had been greatly underrated at the last meeting. Mr. Columbine
had claimed 8121., but on investigation they found that he had re-
ceived various sums of money, but for what purposes did not appear;
they had called on hiin to send in a full statement Of his claim, but
he had slot yet done so. His claim, they understood, arose
out of an agreement entered into with the old committee
on the • 16th of Septeinver, by which lie was to receiVe
1,890 shares, on which 11.75. 6d. should be considered as paid, incon-
sideration of his having been the prifenoter of the line, and, in addi-
tion, that he should be retained as its solicitor. They had sought the
opinion of counsel on this point, and the opinion they had received
was to the effect that it was objection, ble and illegal. Mr. Colum-
bine had printed a statement, which had thrown much obloquy on
the directors ; but as the statements contained in it were untrue,
they could afford to despise them. Mr. Antrum had behaved in a
'different manner, as he had consented to receive a smell sum in
discharge of his claim, with this prevision, that if the line was ulti-
mately carried out, his claim might not be prejudiced. Claims,
amounting to upwards of 6,9541., had been reduced to about 3,0001.
Two actions had been brought against Ahem by Mr.. Braithwaite,
the engineer, for 5,533/. 6s. sd. in addition to 8,0001. he had received,
and the other action was for 9,000/. by one of the surveyors, which
the committee held was part of the amount included in the claim
made for that portion of their undertaking. They were of opinion
that Mr. Braithwaite's claim could not be maintained, and in addition
that they could compel him to refund the money he had received, as
his plans and sections, were most defective, which were delivered at
the last moment, and would have caused the line to be thrown out
in standing orders. They intended, by permission of the share-
holders, to appoint an eminent engineer to go over that gentleman's
plans. The opinions of counsel had been obtained at the expense of
the directors.
A SHAREHOLDER said it was a mistake to say that they constituted
a committee, inasmuch as the directors had failed. to form one ; the
necessary capital of 3,000,0001. had not been obtained, and the de-
posits received were simply a pledge that the remainder would be
paid when required. They lied no right to spout a shilling belong-
ing to the shareholders—in fact thy might be taken before the Lord
Mayor for doing so.—(Laughter.)
The CHAIRMAN having moved the adoption of the report.
Mr. VALLANCE said he had no doubt their directors were all
honourable men, but they had shown most lamentable incapacity in
the management of the affairs of the Company. lie was. however,
prepared to prove that at the very time the Chairman stated at the
last meeting that there was only a balance of 4121. in hand, lie had
1,0001. belonging to the Company in his pocket, which he intended to
devote to stock jobbing transactions.—(Cries of " No, no," and
" Hear, hear.") And that he had since devoted 5601. of the Com-
pany's money to the same purpose. The balance now appeared to be
7,0001, which lie called upon the directors to divide among the
shareholders. Subsequent decisions iu the law courts showed that
they might recover all the money which their directors had mis-
appropriated.
Mr. COLUMBINE said he was also prepared to show that on the
26th of November the Chairman issued cheques to pay for stock-
jobbing.
The CHAIRMAN said if this was so, he must have been cognizant of
the fact, as lie was his professional adviser at that period.—(Cheers.)
Mr, VALLANCE then proceeded amidst great noise and confusion to
repeat his statements, and concluded by proposing an amendment
calling on sir Bruce Chicester, Dr. Phillimore;and Mr. Chambers
immediately to dissolve the Company, and to divide the balance
amongst the shareholders, without prejudicing their right to claim the
deficiency, if any, which may be due to them ca their deposits.
Mr. COLUMBINE then proceeded to address the meeting, and en-
tered into a statement of his connexion with the Company, and of
his withdrawal from it. The cheques for the stock-jobbing transac-
tions were issued by the present Board, and not by the former, one.
Mr. Chambers was present on the oceasion.
Mr. CHAMBERS denied that he was present.
Mr. COLUMBINE inquired if the cheques for the 1,5001. were drawn
under his advice?
The CHAIRMAN said he (Mr. Columbine) advised him to make the
best arrangement he could.
The CHAIRMAN then proceeded to address the meeting, and trusted
that whilst he did so he should not be interrupted, as the thread of
his address would be thereby broken. On the 20th of October he
came into the Company, when he found Mr. Columbine at " daggers ,
drawn" with the then committee ; but he was never excluded from any
meeting whilst lie (the Chairman) was present. He at length ascer-
tained what was the nature of the differences between the committee
and that gentleman, and they were to this effect—that he was a
money-lender, am usurer, and charged seventy per cent. for the
money lie lent—that he vi as mixed up in Lord Huntingtower's affairs,
and that he was secretary to the "Flying-Kite Machine."—Cries of
(" Question.")
A SHAREHOLDER rose to order. He considered that these alto
sions had no relation to the affairs of that Company.
Dr. FuthramoßE said Mr. Columbine had made grave and un•
founded charges against Sir 13. Chicester; they had heard one side
and were in duty bound to hear the other.

The CHAIRMAN proceeded, after some interruption, to read a letter
he had received from Mr. Columbine, refe, ring to several members
of the provisional committee, as a proof of his respectability and
talent. He laid this, letter before the committee, and they imme-
diately dismissed him from the office he held. (Sir Bruce was about
to refer to a pamphlet published by Mr. Columbine and to ether mat-
ters, but he gave way to repeated calls of" Question, question.") With
respect to the charges about the cheques, he read the following
statement :—"Dec. 8, received from Currie and Co., balance of cash,
1,1351. 9s. 10d.; Dec. 10, paid into Strahan and Co., 1,1351. 9s. 10d.,
on account of the Company ; Exchequer-bills, same date, 11,600/."
Was this putting their money into his pocket?—(Loud cheers.) Ile
did it under the advice of Mr. Columbine, in order to forward the in-
terests of the Company.—(Loud cheers) Then with respect to the
purchase of shares, he admitted lie did it, but it was a common
practice by stock-brokers, and he was ready to bear his share in the
responsibity.
Mr. COHEN said he had been connected with the Stock Exchange
all his lifetime, and it was a most improper practice, and one which
the authorities of the Stock Exchange would not countenance.
The CHAIRMAN said the shares were purchased with a view to
compensate Mr. Columbine's bill.—(Hear.)
Mr. COHEN wished to know why they bought 1,000 shares, when
they had 62,000 now on hand? Who were the brokers that bought
them?
The CHAIRMAN said, because they did not wish to pay Mr. Colum-
bine themselves. Who was to pay the 1/. 7s. 6d. per share if they
had not done this ?
Mr. COHEN said Dr. Blundell had told him that he had received
5121. 10s. from the finance committee, of which Sir 11. Pym, Mr.
Healy, Mr. Evans, Mr. Spicer, and Mr. Sharp, were members, to
purchase shares with, and that they were purchased at the Hall of
Commerce. From this it appeared that the finance committee had
jobbed in the shares of the Company with their money. Then he
wished to know by whose authority Lord Mexborough was placed
on the provisional committee?
Mr. ANCRUM stilted that Mr. Clark supplied Mr. Columbine with
the names of several parties, on the understanding that it they were
placed on the provisional committee 250 shares should be allotted to
each.

Dr. PHILLIMOME said he was one of the three in which they had
placed confidence at the last meeting, and ha had suffered much an•
noyanee in his anxiety to carry out their wishet. He then detailed
the labours of the committee and drew attention to the fact that
charges had been made amounting to 6,4291., which by their exertions
had been reduced to about 3,0051. When they found Mr. Braith-
waite's plans and sections defective they considered that to serve the
necessary notices at an expense of 2,000/. would be like throwing
money to that amount away.—(Cheers.) They were advised not to
incur any additional expense and to go into Parliament as a project,
but they were not allowed to do so this session in consequence of the
alteration of the standing orders. Ile receives) a letter from Mr.
Columbine, saying that he should recommend the provisional com-
mittee net to pay their deposits in order to embarrass the labours of
the committee they had appointed.
31r. COLUMBINE They were my clients.— (Hisses and great up-
roar ) There was a flaw in the letter or allotment.
PIIILLIMORE Said that did not come with much delicacy font
111111. Then there were enormous bills ibr advertisements.—(" Name
the papers.") They were made out to Mr. Columbine, who when
dismissed offered to give the parties written orders in the name of
the Company.
Mr. CoLusterxe at first denied this, lint Afterwards said in one or
two cases lie had given orders, because he had previously given
verbal orders.

mILI (MORE 111e11
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that when
were en-
ts rtt
olip:trteodr el:toittis all unnecessary e\p~•nse~. i:l,ta:l;yeYt.
rely,lll
menaces of resigning . eflicc
eliancer,.o.um still defy them, because his demands were unfair.
The board had done nothing to bind them to give MO/. to 31r.
Columbine; the attempt was made, but lie mid Mr. Chambers resisted
it and succeeded. Sir Bruce Chieester, Mr. Chambers, and himself
having laboured with great assiduity in their service, with great per-
sonal obloquy, having been placarded, and had passages reflecting on
their character extracted from newspapers, and letters sent to their
residences, he would ask them if they would pass a vote of censure on
them?--(Loud cheers.)
Sir 11. PYM explained that he Sanctioned the purchasing of the
shares, but that he did not realise a shilling by the transaction, nor,
on his honour, anything from the funds of the Company, Dr. Blun-
dell had acted in a most extraordinary and Improper way whilst lie
held the office of Secretary.

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Dr. BLUNDELL said, he held the paper referred to under legal ad-
vice. Ile could not understand why he was stated to have money
belonging to the Company in his hands.
Mr. Naitu said they ought to pass a resolution empowerinr, the
Directors to take steps to enforce the payment of tile deposits by
those to whom shares had been allotted.
Mr. Emil: answered, that by putting an end to the Company they
would involve the three Directors, to whom they were much in-
debted, and themselves in innumerable Chancery suits.
riedtehre rt
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obtain
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at lore spsillere4l thea Cgorm"pta yi bor ern ecea rorty. oiltdotni
deposits referred to. Some called " Divide, divide," whilst others
shouted and hissed vociferously at Mr. Columbine, who rose to ad-
dress the meeting. The question was put whether he should be heard
or not, but a decided and boisterous negative was the response.
The following resolution was then adopted, scarcely with a dis-
sentient voice :—" That the report be adopted, and that the com-
mittee be authorised to prosecute with vigour such measures as they
may be advised to take for reeovering from the defaulting members
ofthe provisional committee the deposit and the shares agreed to be
taken by them ; and that this meeting approve of the steps which
havebeen taken in resisting the actions of Mr Braithwaite and Mr.
Abraham, and to empower the; committee to take such Bather
means as shall, be necessary far bringing the differences of these
gentlemen with the Company to a satisfactory conclusion."
Mr. Vallance's amendment was of course negatived.
This stormy meeting which lasted nearly four hours and a half,
then separated, after passing a vote of thanks to the directors.

GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.—The half-
yearly general meeting of this Company was yesterday held at their
office, 69, Lombard-street. The meeting was numerously attended ;
Mr. Wilkin in the chair. The report, which was of a very satisfac-
tory characters was unanimously adopted, and the usual dividend
and bonus declared, after which the meeting separated, highly gra;l-
- with the prosperous state of their affairs.

THE SEI/CHS.—We are reluctantly constrained to
jeideorfedthteheSire:klisap-
ps suppose mods et
to that hhaatrme' hp scte tdhteh re an hi
nn eos
our
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pf
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,aadnvda nr
ec
destruc-
tion inevitable, they have in fact withdrawn from their position in
our teiTitorieswith a force which is still sufficient to offer a form idabl e re-
sistance to our advance over the plains of Lahore. The man to
whom public opinion in this country unhesitatingly points as the
fittest to conduct such an expedition is Sir Charles Napier; and
whether it be intended or not that the army of Sinde should act
upon the upper branches of the hides, that intrepid and able officer
must not be absent from the field of danger and of honour. —Times.
re MERCHANT SEAMEN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM.—Yesterday
a general meeting of the governors and subscribers to the above
institution, founded for the board, education, and maintenance of the
children of merchant-seamen deceased, was held at the London
Tavern, for general business, and the election of six boys and two
girls, by ballot, out of a list of twenty-one candidates; Captain Henry
Nelson, R.N., in the chair. It appeared, from the last annual re-
port, that there are now ninety-two children in the establishment in
the New-grove, Bow-road, which yesterday's election will increase
to one hundred. The subscriptions and donation, amounted to
1,3431. Os. 6d., including a donation from the Trinity House of 100/. ;
from the East India Company, 501.; and from the Building Committee
of the late Royal Exchange, 801.
TAILORS' BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.—Yesterday
the annual meeting of the subscribers t,) this institution was held at
the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, Mr. Adeney in the
chair. It appeared that since the last meeting the funded capital had
been increased by 9441., the total sum invested amounting now to
12,2491. Including the three pensioners elected that day, the total
number wholly maintained in the asylum at Naverstock-hill is at
present filly-one, making, since the establishment of the institution,
sixty-seven. It is in contemplation to build an infirmary, the esti-
mated cost of which is 1,500/. • The receipts during the year amounted
to 2,5534., and the expenditure left a •balance in haul of 891.

LA W INTELLIGENCE,
COURT OF EXCHEQUER, Feb. 24.
(London Sittings at Nisi Prins, before the LORD Cum BARON and
Common Juries.)
igTauELocit. v. MATTHEWS.
This was an action brought to recover the sum of 511/. 53., being
money lent by plaintiff to defendant. The plaintiff Is mana er of the
businesa of Benjamin and Mark Boyd, stockbrokers, of , Bank-
buildings, and the defendant Is Secretary to the London and Man-
chester Railway:Company.
The defendant pleaded that he was not indebted.
The jury, after a short eleliheratiou, returned a verdict for plaintiff.
Mr. Jervis and Mr. Ogle appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr.
Crowder and Sir. Martin for the defendant.

\lwo.
Mr. Atkinson and Mr.XTTIOVEN
CrowderV. apphared 'for the plaintiff. De-
fendant did not appear by counsel. it
This was an action on two bills of exehange, amounting to 1,5601.
15s. 10d., which were drawn by defendant, and were not honoured
when they became due.
Evidence of the facts having been adduced, a verdict was given for
the plaintiff.

num... V. HUMBER.
staMr rt
.Cowleyfeannadany.r.Jervisinn appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr.

This was an action brought by plaintiff, a railway surveyor, to re-
cover a bill of 971. 2s. 8%c1., for surveying a portion of the Direct
London and reeds line of railway, and supplying sections, plans, ele-
vations, &c., thereof.

pfendfaoirA pplaaiiiditi3tr; 0/
services.
When which lie considered ample rerun
neratione
When the case was part heard, a verdict was taken for the plain•
tiff, subject to a reference.

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POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
SOUTHWARK.
George Thompson, a young man of respectable appearance, was
placed at the bar before Mr. Cottingliann charged on the police-sheet
with feloniously urging Bridget Edgar, landlady of the Marquis Corn-
wallis beer-shop in Dyer-street, Gravel-lane, Southwark, to take
poison, of which she died.
Mr. Robinson (solicitor) briefly stated the case, from which it ap-
peared that a woman, named Edgar, a widow, kept a beer-shop in
the above street ; that for some time past she had been cohabiting
with the prisoner, who formed an acquaintance with her from fre-
quenting her house ; and that of late they lived very unhappily, the
prisoner being in the habit of treating her in a ve-y cruel manner.
On Saturday night, the 14th instant, they had a disagreement, the
result of which was that the prisoner turned her out and shut the
door against her. Shortly afterwards a policeman, on finding her in
the street, and she having disclosed teapin the conduct of her as-
sailant, insisted on her admission, and shcrwas accordingly permitted
by lam to enter the house again. The following day the parties again
had high words, in the midst of which the -deceased drew from her
pocket a paper containing a white powdc r, and emptying it into a tea-
cup, poured water upon it, and exclaimed that she should poison her-
self. Upon hearing the threat the prisoner did not attempt to prevent
the unfortunate woman from carrying It into execution, but gave ut-
terance to words calculated to urge her into the commission of the
act, saying, " Take it, and be —." The moment he used the expres-
sion, she put the cup to her lips and swallowed off the contents. This
was between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon; and although the
prisoner mast have been aware of the deadly nature of the dose, yet
he made no attempt to counteract its effects, and permitted the un-
fortunate creature to remain writhing in agony until between 5 and 6
o'clock, when a Mrs. Seager entered the house, and found her lying
on her back in one of the rooms, evidently in great pain. The pri-
soner was present at the time, and in reply to the question of Mrs.
Seager, the deceased said that she had taken arsenic, and calling the
prisoner to her, site held out her hand and ejaculated, " George, I
would not have taken it but for you. You ought to have prevented
me; but I forgive you." On that occasion the prisoner said, ." I
saw her take a white powder, but I was not aware it was poison."
Now lse (Mr. Robinson) contended that the prisoner must have been
perfectly cognizant that she had taken a powder of a deleterious
nature, for it appeared she had commenced vomiting very
soon afterwards, and also complained of great pain and
heat internally. Soon after Mrs. Seager's visit the de-
ceased was conveyed to the hospital, where she lingered until
Tuesday, and then expired, notwithstanding the antidotes that were
administered to cheek the effects of the poison she had imbibed. On
the day following an inquest was held on the body, and a verdict of
" Temporary derangement" returned, none of the circumstances
with respect to the conduct of the prisoner in the transaction having
been made known to the coroner or jury. He (Mr. Robinson) should
abstain at present from entering into other facts connected with the
case, regarding the property missing belonging to the deceased. As
her friends were anxious, under the circumstances, that an investi-
gation should take place, they had the prisoner taken into custody.
Mr. Games, on behalf of the accused, said that he was perfectly
ready and willing that the most searching inquiry should be made
into all the circumstances, and although it bad been alleged on the
present, as well as on a former occasion, when an ex parte statement
was made there, that the prisoner had urged the deceased to take
the poison, it would be satisfactorily made apparent that he did no-
thing of the kind, and was totally ignorant of the nature and quali-
ties of the powder she had mixed and taken off at a draught, and
which had unfortunately caused her death.
Mr. COTTINGHAM said, he should hear the evidence, if it could be
produced, to show that the prisoner was present and urged her to
take that which he knew was arsenic; and if such testimony could
be adduced, it was clearly as serious a charge as that of a man pre=
senting a pistol at and blowing the brains out of another. On the
contrary, if even the prisoner were present at the moment the de-
ceased swallowed the contents of the teacup, but was not aware of
the nature or properties of the powder site had taken, then the case,
so far as he was concerned, would assume quite a different com-
plexion.
Mr. Robinson said, that it would be remembered the deceased had
threatened to destroy herself before she mixed the poison, and that
the prisoner on observing her did not use the slightest exertion to
prevent her, but, on the contrary, had uttered gross and unfeeling
words of a nature to induce her the more certainly to carry out her
threats of self-destruction.
Mr. COTTINGHAM said lie was ready to bear the evidence:
Mrs. Seager was then called, and she stated that she was ac-
quainted with the deceased landlady of the Marquis Cornwallis, in
Dyer-street, Gravel-lane, Southwark ;an that on Saturday, the
14th instant, she went to her house between five and six o'clock.
She saw the deceased lying on the floor in great agony, and in reply
to a question as to what ailed her,.she said she hat taken a dose of
arsenic. The prisoner wan present on the occasion, and deceased
put out her hand to him and said, " George, you ought to have pre-
vented me from taking it, but I freely forgive yon." Witness, on
hearing what was said, addressing the prisoner, asked him why he
remained a spectator looking on at a woman taking poison, and did
not dash it out of her hands ? His reply was that he saw her take a
white powder, but did not know it was arsenic.
Mr. COTTINGHABI asked the witness If she knew the deceased was
in the habit of carrying arsenic about her person? The witness, in
reply, said, some time ago the deceased had informed her that she
had some arsenic, but she did not say where she got it, or for what
purpose it was Intended.

Joseph Edgar stated, that he was deceased's son, and that be-
tween four and five-years ago he accompanied the prisoner to pur-
chase some arsenic to kill rats, that a small portion of the poison was
used at the time., and the remainder was placed In a glass jug which
was kept oi; the mantel-piece in his mother's room. He had been
informed that his mother had recently taken the arsenic out of the
glass jug, and wrapping it in paper, deposited it lie her housewife,
which she kept in her pocket. Witness had every reason to believe
that the arsenic in question was that which caused her death.
Mr. COTTINGIIAM inquired if there was any evade nee to prove the
prisoner was aware the deceased was in the habit of carrying
arsenic about her, as that would be important, as tending to show
that he could not have been ignorant of the nature of the powder she
took in his presence?- Mr. Robinson admitted that at present he was
not prepared with all the evidence he intended to submit in order to
make out the case, as one material witness was absent.
Mr. COTTINGHAM said that it appeared the parties had been living
together as man and wife, although they were not married, and of
late were in the frequent habit of quarrelling; that upon one of those
occasions the female was represented to have taken a dose of arsenic
in his presence, without his having made any attempt to prevent her.
Now, the question was whether the prisoner was cognizant that it
was poison or not; for if he was,
and used the words attributed to
him, he was gully of a most serious offence, and one which, if
proved, would possibly affect his life. The evidence, however, already
adduced did not justify such a belief, for although ke admitted hav-
ing seen her take MC the powder, he afterwards said to Mrs. Seeger
' that lie did not know what it was at the time.
Mr. Robinson —lt will be remembered she had often threatened to
poison [herself before; and on the last occasion distinctly told the
prisoner what she was about to do, and still he never attempted to
prevent the occurrence.
Mr. Gkmes contended there was no evidence to show the prisoner
was guilty of any offence. It Ives trac he cohabited with the wetness,
and that they had quarrels, but he was wholly innocent of having
had ally participation in her death.
Mr. CorriNeatast said that the conduct of the prisoner, to say the
least of it, throughout the affair, sensor a most extraordinary nature.
The circumstance of his bei»g present when the unfortunate wetnan
had the folly to swallow the poison, and making no attempt to tire-
vent it, and afterwards allowing her to remain for nearly two hours
writhing in pain, without calling in the aid of a medical limn, exem-
plified in an extraordinary degree his utter want of the common
reclines oflannsnity, and lie (the magistrate) must say, the necessity
of the pl. eat investigation. It was, as he had before said, a most
gea, elm) g', and one, if proved, that would affect the life of the
accused ; and in ()Ater that a bill and lair inquiry should ho instituted
t''l3lo obr each,' to appear ( n that day.
The ner,
into the winds of the circumstances, as well on the part of the de-
ceased's friends as 011 behalf of the accused, he should remand him
mad a ccept of bail, himself in 2001. and two
not being prepared With the requisite seettrity, was
committed.
until s
e

- - -
THE NEW PLANET.—Tile recently-discovered planet,
Astra:a, was observed from Morton-place Observatory on two suc-
cessive nights in the beginning of this week. It is at present in the
constellation Taurus, rather below the middle of the line joining
Aldebaran and the Ilyades. It is a companion of the four Asteroids
—Vesta, Juno, Ceres, and Pallas, whose orbits arc situated between
those of Mars and Jupiter. When examined with the powerful New-
tonian it appears no larger than one ofJupiter's satellites. Its right
ascension of 64 deg. 56 min., and its declination north 16 de:. 40 min.
—Kilmarnock Journal.

SUMMARY CONVICTIONS.—•By a return issued on
Saturday (procured by Captain Pechell), it seems that in the year
eliding Michaelmas, 1844, there were 35,749 summary convictions
tiled with the e crits of the peace. In the counties of England there
were 21,979, and in the counties of Wales 1,459, making 23,438 in
counties. In boroughs in England and Wales the number was
12,311. In Middlesex the number was 220. The largest number
was in Lancaster, where 1,332 summary convictions were filed.
or MURDERS.—A communication has been
directed to:al the Coroners throughout Eagland, by the Home Secre-
tary, Sir James graham, calling upon them to make returns of all
murders that have been committed since the Ist .1-unitary, 1812, in
England, with a view to intended legislative enactment on the
Subject.

STRIKE AMONG THE ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND
Smvms.—Dnring the last few days the whole of the London nweha-

nies connected with the various extensive engineering establishments
have been in a state of great commotion, in consequence of the whole
body of the trade having struck work, for the purpose of getting the
masters to sign an agreement to allow them to leave oil' at four
o'clock on Saturdays, and to be paid their full time.
A LEGAL WITTICIS3I.—In the course of Sir Thomas
isea3e:::::
Wilde's argument en Monday at the bar of the House of Lords, in
Wood's appeal case, the Learned Counsel had occasion to refer to a
useg.,, ~ It Ls," interposed the Lord Chancellor,
uec earl:tail: eGwoirtatoonbe,
case in the books in which a rat is stated to have mutilated a will.
Lord Brougham—" The rat is a surprising anima. ;
1 but I was not
fond of shifting
" fonder of corn." " Doubtless," rejoined Lord Brougham, "it is
very fond of corn."
before aware that it ever pract
ANOTHER RESIGNATION.—The
M.P. for Aberdeenshire, announces to his constituents that he has
seen it his duty, in reference to the present measure of Government,
to take his stand on the side of protection to the native industry of
the country ; and, in order to leave himself free and unfettered on
the subject of the corn-laws, has resigned his seat at the Admiralty
Board.
DEPARTURE OF THE FOREIGN MAILS.—The following
notice was yesterday affixed at the General Post-office, St. Martin's-
le-Grand :—West Indies : For the British Colonies (except Honduras
and :Bermuda), the foreign colonies (except liavannah), and
includes New Grenada; Venezuela, and Madeira, will be dispatched
from Southampton, by the Trent, on the 2d March. Madeira, Bra-
zils, Buenos Ayres, itc., from Southampton, by her Majesty's brig
Crane, on the 3d March. India : Gibraltar, Greece, lonian Isles,
Egypt, Ceylon, India, and China, on the 3d March. Lisbon,
Malta,
Madeira, Spain, Gibraltar,on the 27
and
13 th I • 27th instant. America,
Mexico, Honduras, Havannah, y e bbernia from Liverpool, on
the 3d March. Sydney and New South Wales, by the Agincourt
from Liverpool, on tile 2Stlt instant. Holland, by the General Steam
Packet Company's steamer Columbine, this evening (Wednesday,
25th inst.) Hamburgli, by the General Steam Company's vessel the
Princess Royal, this day.
KING': COLLEGE HOSPITAL.--Yesterday, at three
o'clock, the annual general Court of Governors of King's College Hos-
pital, which was numerously attended, was held in the board room
of the institution, to receive the past annual report, ending the 31st
of December last ; Mr. G. Thornton in the chair. Tile report of the
committee showed that the receipts amounted to 5,440/. 10s., inclad-
ing 3,533/. 1 is. donations, 1,1701. 3s. annual subscriptions, and 300/.,
a contribution from the Holborn Estate Company, which is to be
annual. The expenses reached 6,250/. 145., leaving a balance of
804/. 2s. against tile treasurer. to meet which there were Exchequer-
bills,
cash at the bankers, &c., amounting to 1,242/.Bs. 2(1., which
would produce a balance in favour of the hospital of 438/, Bs. 2d.
There has been an increase of 3,3C0 patients in comparison with the
returns of the previous year. The in-patients amounted to 1,100, and
the out-patients (including 382 poor married women, attending at
their confinement), were 15,933, making the total number of appli-
cants 17,093, exclusive of numerous minor casualties, and there were
then 106 patients in the hospital. The report was received and
adopted, when, thanks having been voted to the chairman, the court
broke up.
THE RECENT CASE OF ASSASSINATION.—On Tuesday
afternoon the remains of Mr. Bostoek, the unfortunate man who was
shot on Monday week by his apprentice, Thomas Wicks, were con-
signed to the grave in the burial-ground of old St. Pancras-road, in
the presence of a vast concourse of. persons. The crowd in Drury-
lane was so great as to require the presence of a large body of the
F division of police to keep order.

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.
(From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
The following Petitions for Railways were reported, and the Bills
ordered to be brought in ky the undernamed Hon. Members :
Yorkshire and Glasgow Union—Mr. 0. Duucombe, Mr. Cayley, and
Mr. E Denison.
Kent Ahnospherfe—Mr. Frewen and Admiral Dundas.
Great North and South Wales—Mr. Morris and Mr. Davies.
Cockermouth and 'Workington Extension-31r. Aglionby, Mr. E.
Stanley, and Mr. Horsman.
Richmond (Kew Branch)-31r. Keruble and Mr. Antrobus.
East Lothian Central and Tyne Valley—Sir J. Hope and Mr. Balfour.
Edinburgh and Northern (Dunfermline Branch)—Mr. E. Ellice,jun.,
and Mr. G. W. Hope.
Alford Valley—Mr. Bannerman and Sir A. L. Hag,
Greet North of Scotland (Eastern Extension)--Mr. Bannerman and
Sir A. L. Hay.
Rugby, Leamington, and Warwick—Mr. Dugdale, Mr. Newdegate,
and Mr. Horsman.

STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE.
The fol7owing Resolutions were reported from this Committee :-
1. That in the case of the Alford Valley Railway Petition, the
standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be
permitted to proceed with their Bill.

2. That in the case of the Great North of Scotland (Eastern Ex-
tension) Railway Petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed
with :—That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
3. That in the ease of the East Lothian Central and "Tyne Valley
Railway Petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :
That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
4. That in the case of the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne, and Man-
chester Railway (Ashton Canal Purchase) Petition, the standing
orders ought not to be dispensed with.
5. That in the case of the Somersetshire Midland Railway Petition,
the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the parties be
permitted to proceed with their Bill.

- G. That in ille case of the Richmond Railway (Kew Branch) Peti-
tion, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That the par-
ties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
7. That in the case of the Rugby, Leamington, and Warwick Rail-
way Petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—That
the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
8. That in the case of the Edinburgh and Northern Railway (Dun-
fermline Branch) Petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed
with :—That the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
9. That in the case of the Airdrie and Bathgate Junction Railway
Petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with : —That the
parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill, on proving to the
Committee on the Bill that the amount paid up by each subscriber
was so paid up by such subscriber previous to the presentation of the
Petition for the Bill.

10. That in the case of the Leicester and Tamworth Junction Rail•
way Petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with :—Thal
the parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.

First, second, third, fifth, sixth, selrenii,eliah, ninth, and ten
Resolutions agreed to.

SECOND READINGS OF RAILWAY BILLS.
MONDAY, MARCH 2.
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction (Humber Ferries).
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway and Grimsby Docks
Consolidation.
Colchester, Stour Valley, Sudbury, and Ilalstead.
Newcastle and Darlington Junction awl Tyne Dock.
Newcastle-upou-Tyne and Carlisle Branch.
London, Newbury, and Bath Direct.
Great Western and Uxbridge.
East Lancashire (Deviations and Branches).
Great Western and Wycombe.
•
Mitcham and South-Western.
Derby, Gaiusborough, and Great Grimsby.
Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Chester Junction (Crickheath and Nrcni
Lines).
Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Chester Junction (Extension and De-
viations).
Norat Wales Mineral (Deviation and Branches).

SOUTH NOTTINGHAM ELECTION
NOTTLNG RAM, HALF-PART 5 P.M.—The returns have been
received by express. The following figures indicate the
numbers polled in each district, according to Me returns of
the committees on each side, up to 4 o'clock :
LORD LINCOLN'S COMMITTEE REPORT.
SUTTON- UPON-TRENT.

Lincoln
Hildyard

Lincoln
Hildyard

Lincoln ...
Hildyard ...

Lincoln ...
Hildyard ...

Lincoln
Hildyard

Lincoln ...
Ilildyard ...

SOUTHWELL.

Ifildyard
Lincoln

... 98
... 286

... 124
... 232

.110.NEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
The Cotton Market at Liverpool yesterday was quiet,
but steady. Sales, 4,000 bales, including 1,000 American
on speculation. There was no change in prices. Shares
were dull, and generally drooping..
There are not any late arrivals in the City this morning.
It is now pretty clear, as we have anticipated, that the de •
bate on the corn laws, will not be concluded before Satur-
day morning next. Not only do the merchants of Liverpool,
as referred to in the House of Commons last night, take a deep
interest in the early settlement of the corn-law question, but
those of the City of London and elsewhere, are equally desir-
ous of having a definitive vote upon this most important
topic.

The English Securities show no signs of an alteration,
and are dull still. The small purchase of the Chancery
broker, and the daily investment by the Govern-
ment broker, serve to maintain prices, as although
Thursday's settlement is expected to be Bullish,
there is no inclination on the part of the public to
make inrestmeats. Bank Stock has been 208%, being not
quite so good as yesterday. The New Three-and-a-Quarter
per Cents. have been 98% to 97X, being lower; a railway
company is said to be a seller. Consols are 953/4 to 96 for
money, and 95'; to 96 for time. Ihe premium on Exche-
quer-bills is 365. to 38s.
The Foreign Bonds are totally neglected. Portuguese
Four per Cents. are down to 58 to 583/4. Brazilian Stock
has been at 833/4. Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. have
been 59%, and the Four per Cents. 95 to lA.
Shares are flat again to-day.
BRITISH FUNDS Tills DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(From the Official List.)

Bank Stock ..
Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities
Three per Cent. Consols Annuities
New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Aims.
Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860
India Bonds, 1,0001. ..
Ditto, under 1,0001.
South Sea Stock ..
Ditto, Old-Annuities • • • • 95
Consols for Account .. • • .. 96 95%
ExcLequer Bills. • I%d. I)4d.
1,0001. .. 38 36 pm
5011. •• • • 36
Ditto, Small .. .... 36 38 —— pm
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent . • • • 83%
Portuguese Four per Cent .. • 58%
Dividends on the above payable In London.
Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. 59%
Ditto, 4 per Cent. Certiticates .. 95
BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE O'CLOCK
RAILWAYS. PAID. PER SHARE.
Birmingham and Oxford Junction ••2•• • • 24 .... to Caledonian •••• • • 10 13% .•to
Ditto Half Shares .. • • • • 2% ••
•• • 3%)4 • • to
Ditto Extension .. . • • .. 2)4 .. • • 24 .. ••to
Chester and Holyhead .. • • .20.. .. 21)4 .... to • •
Direct Manchester (Remington's) • • 2% • • 1% • to
Direct Manchester (Rastrick's) .. • • 54 •• • • 3% •• • • to
Direct Northern .. .• • • .. • • 2% • • 2% % 4 to
Dublin and Galway .. - • • 4 .• • • 3% .... to
Eastern Comitie • •
Ditto, New • • ..........Si. 16s, 0d....• p• • to
Do., Perpetual, 5 per Ct. No. 1, 61. 13s. 4d. • • ••.• to
Ditto, ditto .. N 0.2, 61. 13s. 4d..... % p.. to
Ditto, York Extension .. • • .. 105..... .. to
Eastern Union .. .. • • .. 25 ••• • •••• to
Ditto, Ipswich & Bury St. Edmunds 6% • 7% •••• to
East Lincolnshire • • • • • 114 .. 234.... to
Goole, Doncaster, and Sheffield, &c... 425. .... 1 p.. • . to
Great Southern and Western (Ireland) 15 .. • • 21 .. .. to
Great Western .• .- • • • • .. 85 .. •• • 150 ••• • to 149
Ditto Half Shares • •
•.. • • • 50 .. • . 84 .... to 83
Ditto, Quarter Shares • • • • • • 5 .... 17 .• ••to
Lancaster and Carlisle .. • • •• 35 .. •• 55 .. ••to
Ditto
New .. 5 ..•• 104 to
Leicester and Bedford .. • • • • 225. .. • • dls... to
Liverpool.
Manch, and Newc. Junct. 2% • 3% •••• to
London and Birmingham .. • • ..100 .• • . 222 224.. to 222
Ditto, Thirds • •
• • • • • 16 .. • 49)i -• • to
Ditto. Quarter Shares • • • • • • 2 .... 27% •• • •
two 25%
Ditto, Fifths • • • • • • 2 •• 24 •-to 25
London and Blackwall 161. 13s. 4d. •• • • 8% • • • to
Ditto, New • • • • • • • • • • 2!:, ••••4k• • .. to
Loudon and Brighton • • .. • • •. 50 .. 64% 654 to 64%
London and Croydon .. • • 131. 15s. 9d. .. 21% •••• to 22
Ditto, Guaranteed Five per Cent... 9 •• • 10 •••• to
London and South-Western •• 411.63. 10d. •• • • .... to
Ditto, New .. .. • • .. 12g .... 234 to
London and York • • • • • • • 2% •• • • 3%34 ••to
Mancluster and Leeds • • • • .. 82 •• • • .. • • to --
Ditto, Extension .• .. • • • . 425. • • 332 p.. to 3
Manchester and Birmingham .• 40 .. • • to
Ditto, Quarter Shares (B) • • • . 2 • 932 .... to
Manchester and Southampton .. • • 2 •• • 2% •••• to
Midland •• •• ..100 •• • • 146% .... to
•• ••
Ditto, New .. 18 32 to
Newcastle and Darlington Junction .. 25 • . 4330 .. to
Ditto, New • .. .. • . 1 .... 1034 •• • • to
Newcastle and Berwick .• 10 •• • • 214 •••• to
Newry and Enniskillen 2334 .... to
worth British .. .. • • • • .. 20 .. • • 274 to
Ditto, Half Shares . .. • • .. 6 .... 9)414 •.to
Ditto, Dalkeith .. • • .. 25 .... 3134 • • to
North Devon .. .. • • • • • • 2 .. .• I •• • • to
North Kent and Direct Dever • • .. 234 .••• 2%... to
North Staffordshire .. .. • • • • 425. • • 3% p.. to
Norwich and Brandon .. .. • • • • 18 •• • • •• • • to
Ditto, New .. .. • • • • • • 5 • • 83% .... to ..
Perth and Inverness • • • • • • • • 232 •• • • 1% .. • • to
Rugby and Huntingdon • • • • • • 2 • • 14 ••• to
Scottish Central .. • • • • • • • • 714 •• • • to
Ditto New .. .. • • .• • • .. 232 .... 8% • ... to
Shrewsbury and Birmingham .. • *i •• • • 3 .... to
Shropshire Union . . • .. 425....• 4 % die to
South Midland • .. 425..... 2;4 p.. to 24 p
South Eastern and Dover .. 3841 —••• • to
Ditto, New, No. 4 .. • • • . .. 234 314 ••• to
South Wales .. .. • • .. 5 .... 5%% to
Swans. & Loughor & Camerens Stm... 2 .. • • 2% .... to
Teau and Dove Valley .. .. • • • • 1% .• .. 0%14 • . to
Trent Valley and Holyhead Junction 2/4 1% to
Wexford, Waterford, and Videntia .. I% .. • • 1 . • • to
Welsh Midland .. • • • • 232 .• • 1% •••• to
York and Carlisle .. .. • . • • .... 21,4 to
York and North Midland .. • . .. 50 •• .. to
Ditto, Extension 15 •. 32N .. •.to 32
Ditto East and West Riding Extension 1 .... 10 .... to

•• •• 208%
964%
95%3i 96
98% 97%
10 11-16 9-16 %

..
38p

FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Boulogne and Amiens .• .. 10 •• 11% .. to
Bord., Toulouse, & Cette (Mackenzie) 2 •• •• • • to
' Ditto ditto (Espelete) • • • • • • 2 • • 2g..., to
Dendre Valley • • • • • • • • • • 2 •• • • 4••• - to
Dutch Rhenish • • .. • • .. • . 5 •. • • 6% •••. to
East Indian •• .. • • • • .. ss. • • 1 •• to
Great Northern of France Constituted 5 •• • • 15% %• • to
Great Indian xeninsular • • • • • • ss. •• • • % ••to
Lyons and AVignon • • • • 2 •• • • 2% .. •• to
Luxembourg • • • • .• •• • • • • 4 •• • • 2% % •
to
Madrid and Valentia • • •• • • • • 2
.. • • 1 .• • • to
Orleans and Vierzon • • • .. 10 •• 18 .. ••to
Orleans and Bordeaux • • • • .. 6•• • • 11% .. ••to
Paris and Oilcans .. •• • • .• 20 .. • • 50% to 51
'aria and Rouen ••••••.. 20 .. • • 40% ••to
JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

Condon Joint-Stock