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London, England, 1848-12-23

ITALY.

The Council of State of the Kingdom of Naples
having been presented to Pope Pius IX., at Gaeta,
on the Bth, and delivered to him an address by its
President, his HOLINESS replied :
"It is with great gratitude that I r, ceive these
testimonies of affectionate devotion from the Council of
State of the only kingdom of Italy which still gives
an example of order and respect for the laws; things
which may be said to be sisters, and ever go hand
in hand. I pray to God that, in the midst of the effer-
vescence of passions, you may preserve these two princi-
ples, without which there can be no hope. We bless,
with all the effusion of our heart, the members of the
Council of State; may they unweariedly aid by their
energy and courage a good and pious King, who has
shown himself full of zeal for the well being of his
country ! We have received hospitality, we have found
all our wants and desires anticipated, when we were far
from thinking that we should have need of an asylum.
To-day, when the passions are let loose and inflaaled
throughout Italy, who can foresee the termination of
such convulsions? Many, it is true, talk of independence,
but although there may b 3 ten millions of men enter-
taining the same feeling, we are sure that we should
not find two of them in accord as to the means of oh
tamping this independence. We can with truth compare
Italy to a sick man tormented with fever, tossing a•ul
turning from side to side without finding relief. God
alone can, in his clemency, grant a remedy for so great
an evil, Let us, therefore, humbly pray to him to dis-
sipate the darkness which surrounds mankind, and cause
his light to shine in their hearts. You aro cow making
new laws, and we, on our part, are meditating some for
the benefit of our good people. With the help of God,
the due execution of theme laws will suffice; for all that is
required are prudent modifications, and not fundamental
transformations."

The POPE, it is said, intends proceeding to France
when he receives the news of the election of President.
The Opinione of Turin informs us that the Minis-
ters have reduced their own emoluments, and sup-
pressed the title of "Excellency." It is reported
that the English Ambassador has sent a note to the
Tuscan Ministry, stating that England will not allow
the constitutional law of Tuscany to be violated, and
that if such an event occur England will blockade the
port of Leghorn.
London, England, 1848-12-23

his whip across the neck of the thill horse, which
brought the waggon close to the footpath where the
men were standing. There was 14 feet to spare in
the road on the east side of the waggon.
Mr. Peter Gowlland, house-surgeon of the London
Hospital, said the deceased was quite dead when
brought there. AU the bones of the front of the
skull were more or less driven into the brain, and five
ribs were broken.

Mr. Nathan Caustatt, surgeon, of Bevis• marks, said
the deceased was his brother, and that he had iden-
tified his body.
The prisoner made no defence, and said he only
wanted a copy of the, depositions.

Mr. YARD-ZRY said the prisoner was already charged
on the coroner's inquisition with manslaughter, but
after the evidence he had heard, he considered it
was his imperative duty to commit him to take his
trial on the more serious charge of wilful murder.
The witnesses were then bound over to prosecute
and give evidence.

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE
OF FRIDAY.
WHITEHALL, DEC 15, 1848.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed Thomas Pittard Bag-
sliaw, of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster,
Gent., to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of
Chancery.
London, England, 1848-12-23

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CASTLEBAYNRD (8).

Mr. Alderman Wilson presided.
There was one vacancy in this ward, caused by the resig-
nation of Mr. Rowneon, and there were two new candidates—
Messrs. Barber and Parker, who acted together.
The various candidates having been proposed, and a show
of hands taken, a poll was demanded, which resulted at its
close as follows :
Adlard, 36 ; Aluggeridge,3s ; Hicks (deputy), 34 ; Hoppe,
34; Bailey, 32; Carlin, 32; Farrar, 30; *Battier, 28;
*Parker, 11.

Mr. Parker then resigned.
Mr. Alderman WrLsow adjourned the wardmote until to-
morrow, and stated that, notwithstanding Mr. Parker had
retired from the contest, the poll must be kept open until
Saturday afternoon.
London, England, 1848-12-23

THIS EVENING.

Will be performed the Comedy of TWELFTH NIGHT. Viola,
\tn. Charles Kean. _

TrtTer;ilTiinew Farce, entitled TOUR LIFE'S IN DANGER.
To conclude with HIS LAST LEGS. O'Callaghan, Mr. Hudson.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
I rider the direction of Madame Celeste
During the Recess this Theatre has been entirely re-decorated, the
original designs by Digby Wyatt, Eso„ executed by Mr. Sang. A
new Stage, Curtain, Act Drop, and Chandelier. An approved sys-
tem of Ventilation, &c., &c. The Private Boxes enlarged, Backs
added to the Seats, and Stalls rendered more comfortable.

THIS EVENDM
Will be performed a new Drama, founded on Mr. Dickens's Christ.-
mal Book, entitled TILE HAUNTED MAN. Mr. Redlaw, Mr,
Hughes: the Phantom, Mr. O. Smith ; A. Tetterby and Co., Mr
Wright; the Boy, Miss E. Chaplin; Milly, Miss Woolgar ; Mrs. Tet-
terby, Mrs. F. Matthews.
To be followed by THE ENCHANTED ISLE. Alonzo, Mr. Pau!
Bedford ; Prospero, Mr. 0. Smith ; Ariel, Madame Celeste.
To conclude with a new Farce called SLASHER AND CRASHER
11l r. slaAher, Mr. Wright ; Mr. Crasher, Mr. Paul Bedford.

PRINCESS'S THEATi:.#,:.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and anager.
During the Recess this Theatre has been re-de,nrated and embel -
lished in a superb and costly manner ty Mr I iurwitz. A new Chan-
delier has been fitted, and the best airnri men ts have been reads lot
the due Ventilation of the Theatre, and the colusirt and cenveilence
of the audience.

Oa TUESDAY ETE.NING,

Will be performed a new Ballad Opera, entitled ROBIN GOOD-
FELLOW.
To conclude with a new grand Pantomime, entitled BLUFF
KING HAL ; or, Harlequin and the Charmed Arrow.
London, England, 1848-12-23

SHE ra.a.r,Kmws.

SMITHFIELD.—MeadowTI;72773Tto 31 135; Clover
ditto, 31 105 to 41 14s ; and Straw, 11 25 to 11 8i per
load. A fair average supply, and a sluggish demand.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 21 108 to 31 15s ;
Clover ditto, 31 105 to 41 15s; and Straw, 11 4s to
11 101 per load. Trade dull, at about stationary prices.
WarrEcHAPEL.—.lleadov.- Ilay, 21 8s to 31 13s ;
Clover ditto, 31 105 to 41 15s; and Straw, 112 s to 11 9s
per load. Supply good, and trade dull.

COAL MARK ET.—YxgrEitrwr.
Buddle's W. Hartley.. 14s 9d Lyons lBs 9d
Carr's Hartley
Davison'sWest Hartley 15s Od Haswell l9s 9d
Dean's Primrose ...... 15s Od Keepier
East Adairs Main..... 13s 6411Lambton
Hasting's Hartley 145 9d Morrison lBs Oci
Holywell Main ... ..... 15s 6d Russell's Hetton
New Tanfield l4s Od Stewart's
Original Tanfield l4s Od Benson
Ord's Redheugh
Ravensworth's W.Hart 14s 6d Cassop lBs 64
South Pontop .. ...... 13s 3d Heugh Hall
Tanfield Moor
Townley I Is 6d Kellec
Walker's Primrose ... 13s 6d South /cellos l9s 01
Wylam
West Hartley
Wall's End, &c. Seymour 'fees
Bell and Brown ...... ... 18s Od South Durham lBs Od
Clarke
Clennell lss 6d Whitworth l6s 00
Gosforth . 18s Od Cowpen Hartley
Hedley
Hedworth
South Killingworth
Eden Main
Belmont l9s Od Killingworth l7s Od
Braddyll's Hetton l9s 00 Ships at market, 151.
East Hatton

CITY ELECTIONS.-(THIS DAY.)

FINAL CLOSE OF VIE POLL.

CASTLE BAYNARD WARD (8 numbers).—The poll
closed finally this day, the numbers being—for Hicks
(deputy), 83 ; Nlnggeridge, 86; Bailey, 84; Iloppe, 81;
Carlin, 81 ; Adlard, 79 ; Farrar, 78 ; *Barber, 66 ;
*Parker, 25. The first eight were consequently re-
turned. The candidates having severally returned
thanks the wardmote was dissolved.

CRIPPLEGATE WITHIN.—The polling was resumed
this morning, and finally closed at twelve o'clock, when
the numbers were announced as follows :—Smith
(deputy), 61 ; Brass, 51; Hook, 61; Brown, 60; Lart,
60 ; Cash, 54 ; Bannock, 56; Dewar, 60; *Wilson, 33.
The first eight were declared duly elected and the ward-
mote was dissolved.

LYNN ELECTION.
(From the Lynn Advertiser.)
LYNN, FRIDAY ETENING.—The Hon. E. 11. Stanley
was this day duly elected a Member for Lynn.
The Honourable Gentlemen was opposed by a Chartist
named Dixon, but at the last moment the latter declined
going to the poll, although the Mayor announced the
show of hands to be in his favour.

Mr. Stanley was not present. He is travelling in
America.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
BETTING AT MANCIIESTER.-FRIDAY.

CHESTER CIIP.-10 to 1 agst Scot's lot-12 to 1 agat
Dawson's lot-12 to 1 agst Green's lot-33 to 1 agst
Cossack-40 to 1 agst Eagle's Plume (t 50 to 1)-40 to
1 agst The Tartar (t 50 to I)—offers of 50 to 1 each
agat Fugleman, Hetman Plat, ff colt, Backbiter, Eller-
dale, and Blucher, and 1,000 to 15 agst any other. 500
to 7i agst Chanticleer, and 1.000 to 10 agst Geraldine,
were the only bets laid; 2,000 to 25 was afterwards
offered against the latter.
DERBY.—OnIy one bet booked, 500 to 10 agst Old
Dan Tucker. Offers to take 5 to 1 about Flying
Dutchman, 45 to 1 about Strongbow, and 1,000 to 15
about Magician.
London, England, 1848-12-23

intend giving the Servians a grand parting feast on
Thursday evening."

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.

KIEL, DEC. ir.—We have just ascertained from
undoubted authority, that the King of Prussia, by a
Cabinet order, dated the lth, has given leave to those
Russian officrs who entered our army for an indefinite
period (for those only had been recalled), to remain
here till the Ist of April next; at that time they are
to declare whether they intend to return or resolve to
remain definitely in the Schleswig-Holstein service.
The Prussian officers now here must be divided
into three categories; some have already entered the
Schleswig-Holstein army definitively, others have
permission to re-enter the Prussian service at the ex-
piration of two years, others entered our army for an
indefinite period; and to the latter alone, therefore,
the recal has any reference. This recal was not
occasioned by the occurrence of the recent irregula-
rities in our army, but because some arrangement is
about to be made in the Prussian army respecting
the great number of officers who are absent on fur-
lough.

GLUCKSTADT.—The Baden regiment entered yes-
terday, forming a strong escort, with Luttermersk,
the soldier, who has now been consigned to the prison
of this place.—liamburgh Borsemialle, Dec. 19.

RUSSIA AND PRUSSIA.
The Frankfort Journal of the 19th says, that
Russia is making great preparations to decide the
fate of Europe by the sword. This is the reason of
her forces being concentrated on the frontiers of the
empire. The EMPEROR is reported to have said he
would not permit the people to revolt against his
brother of PRUSSIA, and is prepared to march 500,000
men to his assistance. Should this be the case, the
war of opinion will then begin in earnest.

FRANKFORT.
The German Parliament has referred the Minis-
terial programme to a Committee, the majority o!
which is opposed to the new Gagern Ministry.
London, England, 1848-12-23

ClitrD

AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY.

Letters from Vienne, of the 18th, says—Field-
Marshal Lieutenant.; Welden, the Governor of
Vienna, has just received a telegraphic dispatch from
Tyrnau, of the 17th inst., stating that the insurgent
Magyai a, after having retired before the approach of
General Simonich's corps, and made good their retreat
to Szered, have been considerably reinforced from
Presburg, and resisted the march of the Imperial
troops near Tyrnau.

General Sitnonich attacked them in their positions
at 4 o'clock P.M. on the 10th inst., and beat them after
an engagement of two hours' duration. The Magyars
lost fire pieces of artillery, one standard, 766 prisoners,
and 43 horses.

The setting in of the night prevented the
_lmperial
troops from following up their advantage.
The corps of General Simonich took possession of
the city of Tyrnau and its environs.
Major Lainingen, who commands a troop of horse,
reports from liaschau, of the 11th, that the strong for-
tifications of this town were on the 10th stormed
by the corps of Field-Marshal Lieutenant Count
Schlick. Several imperial officers, and amongst them
the Adjutant of Count Schlick, were killed.
Field-Marshal Prince Windischgratz advanced
yesterday his outposts on the right bank of the
Danube, opposite to Presburg.
The left bank of that river was occupied by an•
other corps, without meeting with any resistance, and
the outposts were pushed close to the fortifications of
that important city.
M. Sturbinetti announced to the Roman Chamber
of Deputies, on the 12th, that the Upper Chamber
had approved the choice of the three members of the
Provisional Government. General Garibaldi had
been appointed Honorary Secretary of the Political
Circle. Having heard that Cicervacchio was among
the people assembled before the house, he descended
into the street and embraced him. The Ministry
intended to appoint Garibaldi Commander-in-Chief
of the army. The Pontifical troops were expected
at Ravenna, from Venice, on the 13th. An assembly
of thirty-one delegates, representing the circles of
twenty towns of Romagna, Ferrara, Bologna, and
Perugia, was held at Forli on the 13th, under the
presidency of Count Saffi. After a long discussion
the Assembly unanimously voted an address, in which
it recommended the Chamber of Deputies to endea-
vour to compromise matters with the Pope, to ap-
point a Provisional Government, and afterwards con-
voke a General Assembly, the members of which,
elected by universal suffrage, should regulate the
form of the Government. The meeting next con-
curred in the project of a constitutional assembly,
presented by the Tuscan Government.
The Tuscan Monitor, of the 15th inst., arm luncea
that the Pope was only awaiting the election of the
Pre.ident of the French Republic to proceed to
France.
London, England, 1848-12-23

IRELAND.

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THE QUEEN V. DUFFY.
DUBLIN, FRIDAY, THREE P.M.—The Court to-day,
at one o'clock proceeded to give judgment on the plea
of abatement.
Judge PERRIN, at considerable length, went into
the law of the case, and expressed his opinion that the
plea was bad.

Baron RIOHARDS followed, and said that he fully
concurred in the judgment of Mr. Justice Perrin,
and that in his opinion the plea was bad both in
form and substance. The Clerk of the Crown then
called on Mr. Duffy to plead to the indictment,
upon which Mr. Butt applied to the Court to
quash the indictment against the prisoner in the
county before he was called on to plead to the present
one, which was in the city. The Court refused to
do so. Their intention was not to allow the prisoner
to be harrassed by both, but as soon as he pleaded to
the one in the city to quash the other. The prisoner
being again called on to plead, Mr. Butt handed
in the general demurrer to every count in the in.
dictment.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL immediately joined in
a demurrer, and said he was ready to argue it, and
was determined, if it should in argument be ruled
against the prisoner, to press for final judgment upon
it. To-morrow morning was fixed for the argument.
London, England, 1848-12-23

Zinv7o-11.7.1% 11.-7:713 Z.M/1.12,1Ex rziIAZZ,

A very extensive supply of meat for Christmas con-
sumption was on sale to-day, still, however, the trade
was somewhat active, at very full prices. Beef, from 2
Cd to 3s 8d; Mutton, 3s 2d to 4s 4d; Veal, 3s 10d to
4s 10:1; and Pork, 3s 6d to 4s 8d per Sibs, by the car-
case.—Unusually large supplies of both Game and
Poultry were brought forward to-day, yet a very exten-
sive business was transacted, at fair prices. Turkeys,
6s to 245; Geese, 4s to 12i; Ducks, is 9d to 3s; Tame
Rabbits, is 6d to 25; Wil i ditto, 7d to is; Pi eons,
6d to 9d; and Roasting Pigs, 5s to 8s 6d each; Surrey
Fowls, 6s to 9s; ditto Chickens, 4s to ss; Barn-door
Fowls, 3s 6d to 6s per couple; English Eggs, lOs to 115;
French ditto. 95 to 10s; and Irish ditto, 8s to 9s 6d per
100. Fresh Butter, lld to is 2,1 per lb,
London, England, 1848-12-23

MARKET NEWS,-(THIS DAY.)

O'VETVr-G.II7.:DEPT.

Oar market, to-day, presented a very gay appear-
ance, from the immense supplies of Ct.ristmas corations
on Sale. Both fruit and vegetables—the supply of which
was seasonably good—sold readily, on the following
terms;—Fruit: Pine-apples, 2s 6a to 4s per lb ;
Apples. Is 6d to 33 6d ; and Pears, Ss to 5s per half
sieve; Hothouse Grapes, 43 to 4s 6d ; and Foreign
grapes, 7d to is Id per lb ; Walnuts, 8d to Is ;
Lemons, 5s to 105, and Oranges, Gs to 103 6d per 100;
Filberts, 903 to 1053 per 1001bs ; Chesnuts, 4s to 6s
per peck. Vegetables;—Red Cabbages, 2s to 4s per
dozen; Spinach, 2s to 3s per junk ; Horseradish, 2s 6d
to 3s 6a per bundle; Turnips, 2s to 2s 6d; and Carrots,
3s to 4s per dozen bunches; Onions, Is 6d,to 2s 6d per
bushel; Ash-leaved kidney Potatoes, 4s to 6s per
bushel; Celery, is to Is Sd per bundle ; Cape Brocoli,
163 to 13s per dozen bundles ; Mushrooms, 9d to is
per pottle; Spanish Orions, 10s to 12s per box; Endive,
8d to Is per dez,m ; Savoy Cabbages, 8d to 9d per
dozen; Brussels Spouts, is to is 6d per half sieve;
Greens, Is 9 1 to 2s 4d per dozen bunches.
London, England, 1848-12-23

CRIPPLEGATE WITHOUT (8).

Mr. Alderman Challis presided here.
The former members, Mr. Dixon (deputy), Mr. R. L.
Jones, Mr. Sadler, Mr. Eldrid, Mr. Headway, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Read, and Mr. King were re-elected.
DOWGATE (6).
The Lord Mayor (in the absence of Mr. Alderman John-
son) presided at this wardmote.
Mr. Cousens retired from the representation of this ward,
and was succeeded by 'Mr. Hugh Hamilton Mortimer. Mr.
Deputy Brown, Mr. Prior, Mr. White, Mr. Kebbel, and Mr.
Harker were re-elected.
A vote expressive of deep sympathy at the sufferings, and
an earnest hope for the restoration to health, of Mr. Alder-
man John Johnson having been passed, the proceedings ter-
minated.
London, England, 1848-12-23

REvrrw OF TITE WORK,

La'Mert on the Infirmities of Youth and Maturity.—" There are
scenes in the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but
Conscience ; and of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the
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into which such scenes must plunge him 1 In the book before us
Such a monitor is to be found, calculated to warn and instruct the
erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al-
ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style
of masterly precision and lucidity, blending the profoundest truths of
philosophy and physics with the loftiest precepts of morality. It is a
production calculated to confer a vital benefit, physically and morally,
apon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemiousness and
propriety. A father may trust it in the hands of his boy. By un
taught innocence the book is not, of course, needed ; but wherever
laxity has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice breathing in these
pages is likely to prove as strikingly beneficial as the admonitions of
a homily blended with the practical advice of a writer on medicine."
-,-United Kingdom Magazine.
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IRELAND.

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COMMISSION OF OYER AND TERMINER.

THE QUEEN V. DUFFY.
DUBLIN, FRIDAY, THREE P.M.—The Court to-day,
at one o'clock proceeded to give judgment on the plea
of abatement.

Judge PER IN, at considerable length, went into
the law of the case, and expressed his opinion that the
plea was bad.

Baron RICHARDS followed, and said that he fully
concurred in the judgment of Mr. Justice Perrin,
and that in his opinion the plea was bad both in
form and substance. The Clerk of the Crown then
called on Mr. Duffy to plead to the indictment,
upon which Mr. Butt applied to the Court to
quash the indictment against the prisoner in the
county before he was called on to plead to the present
one, which was in the city. The Court refused to
do so. Their intention was not to allow the prisoner
to be harrassed by both, but as soon as he pleaded to
the one in the city to quash the other. The prisoner
being again called on to plead, Mr. Butt handed
in the general demurrer to every count in the in•
dictment.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL immediately joined in
a demurrer, and said he was ready to argue it, and
was determined, if it should in argument be ruled
against the prisoner, to press for final judgment upon
it. To-morrow morning was fixed for the argument.
London, England, 1848-12-23

SELF-PRESERVATION.

Mustratedby forty coloured engravings on the anatomy, physiology,
and diseases of the reproductive organs; with practical observa-
Wm ea the secret infirmities of youth and maturity, resulting from
Solitary habits, excesses, or infection.
By SAMUEL LA'AfEET, M.D.,
Doctor of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University of
Edinburgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Mall, London, Honorary
Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Sec.
This treatise is the result of a long course of study in a peculiar and
much neglected branch of medical practice, and the author having ob-
tained the highest medical honours, is a guarantee for his profes-
aloial experience, which has reference almost solely to the treat-
meat of these diseases.
London, England, 1848-12-23

COURT OF EXCHEQUER, Dec. 22.

,Sittings at Nisi Prius, in London, before the Lord
Chief Baron and Special Juries.)
DENNISTOUN W. TOMSG.

Mr. Martin, Mr. 'Watson, and Mr. Greenwood
appeared for the plaintiff; and Sir Fitzroy Kelly and
Mr. Brnmwell for• the defendants.

This action was brought to recover the sum of
8,960/. 10s., as for money had and received by the
defendant to the use of the plaintiff. The case
involved the consideration of a great mass of accounts
between several houses of business, but the case
may be thus briefly stated :—The plaintiff is a mem-
ber of a large trading firm, at Glasgow, and in the
course of last year he entered into a speculation with
the house of Buchanan and Co., of Glasgow
the trustees of Messrs. Denny, Bird, and Co., and
also
of Glasgow, to import corn into this country to the
o6aom,oeoot/o.
LTohned
on, ts
boef
cladingb
eainndg th e
im-
on
brought
from:America in two vessels,
,named the Janet and the
Osecola, and consigned in London to Messrs. Bigley
Young, and Co., who were represented in this action
by the present defendant. Denny and Co. failed in
September, in that year, but on the 15th of July pre-
viously, Mr. Buckingham went to London to super-
intend the disposal of the cargoes. On the same
day Messrs. Denny and Co., the managing partners
of the concern, wrote to the defendant's house, saying
that the proprietors of the cargoes of the Osecola and
the Janet were anxious to sell them on their ar-
rival, that Mr. Peter Buchanan had left Glasgow for
London on that day to superintend their disposal ;
and that if he should make any suggestions to them
with regard to the sale they were to follow his in-
structions. It soon appeared that Denny and Co.,
during the course of this transaction, had drawn
to the extent of 14,0001. The two cargoes were
disposed of, but the speculation turned out a very
unfortunate one. In the end Messrs. Dennistoun
and Buchanan claimed the value of the two cargoes,
amounting to between 8,000/. and 9,0001., but the
defendant's house refused to pay, declaring that they
did not owe the money under the circumstances, that
Messrs. Denny and Co. owed them 30,0001., that
they held the cargoes by way of security for the re-
payment of that sum, and that they did not know
the plaintiffs in the transaction at all. On this state
of facts the question was, whether by the letter of
the 15th of July, and another of the 4th of Sep-
tember following, the defendant had notice that the
plaintiffs were partners in the speculation.
The LORD CHIEF BARON addressed the jury very
briefly, and ultimately left that question to them.
The jury retired for a short time, and then re-
, turnt d a special finding, to the effect that on the re-
ceipt of the letter of the 15th of July, the defendant
knew that Buchanan and others were interested in
the cargo, and that on the receipt of the letter of the
4th of September he knew that the other parties also
. were interested.
This was a verdict for the plaintiff, and it was en.
ered so accordingly, 6,9601. 106. damages.
London, England, 1848-12-23

ITALY.

The Council of State of the Kingdom of Naples
having been presented to Pope Pius IX., at Gaeta,
on the Bth, and delivered to him an address by its
President, his HOLINESS replied :
"It is with great gratitude that I receive these
testimonies of affectionate devotion from the Council of
State of the only kingdom of Italy which still gives
an example of order and respect for the laws; things
which may he said to be sisters, and ever go hand
in hand. I pray to God that, in the midst of the effer-
vescence of passions, you may preserve these two princi-
ples, without which there can be no hope. We bless,
with all the effusion of our heart, the members of the
Council of State; may they unweariedly aid by their
energy and courage a good and pious King, who has
shoe himself full of zeal for the well being of his
country ! We have received ho,pitality, we hive found
all our wants and desires anticipated, when we were far
from thinking that we should have need of an asylum.
To-day, when the passions are let loose and inflamed
throughout Italy, who can foresee the termination of
such convulsions? Many, it is true, talk of independence,
but although there may b 3 ten millions of men enter-
taining the same feeling, we are sure that we should
not find two of them in accord as to the means of ob.
taming this independence. We can with truth compare
Italy to a sick man tormented with fever, tossing and
turning front side to side without finding relief. God
alone can, in his clemency, grant a remedy for so great
an evil, Let us, therefore, humbly pray to him to dis-
sipate the darkness which surrounds mankind, and cause
his light to shine in their hearts. You are now making
new laws, and we, on our part, are meditating some for
the benefit of our good people. With the help of God,
the due execution of these laws will suffice; for all that is
required are prudent modifications, and not fundamental
transformations."
The POPE, it is said, intends proceeding to France
when he receives the news of the election of President.
The Opinione of Turin informs us that the Minis-
ters have reduced their own emoluments, and sup-
pressed the title of "Excellency." It is reported
that the English Ambassador has sent a note to the
Tuscan Ministry, stating that England will not allow
the constitutional law of Tuscany to be violated, and
that if such an event occur England will blockade the
port of Leghorn.
London, England, 1848-12-23

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Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager. Old Brompton.
The public is respectfully informed that this Theatre has, during
the recess, undergone very extensive repairs sad alterations and the
whole re-decorated.
London, England, 1848-12-23

DECEMBER 23, 1848

LITERATURE.

ability. "Title by Escheat, by Forfeiture, and
Alienation," are fully treated under their several
heads, and all the changes made in these several im-
portant branches of our law by the recent statutes of
3 and 4 William IV., c. 106, and several others in
the last reign, as well as by the several statutes
passed in the present reign of her Al ost Gracious
Majesty, have been noticed and explained in a manner
that must prove convenient to the practitioner and
student. We must for the present close our further
notice of this gigantic undertaking. The extent of
the design is only equalled by the excellence of the
performance, and we regret that the small space
necessarily devoted to criticism in a daily paper has
not allowed us to do full justice to its merits. Ser-
geant Stephen has made a valuable addition to the
general stock of legal lore. His book should be in
the hands of every practitioner and student, as it con-
tains all the law upon each subject down to the pre-
sent time, and the general reader will find it a perfect
library of useful knowledge on the laws and history
of his country.
London, England, 1848-10-16

PIEDMON T.

The Opinione of Turin, of the 9th, states from
Alexandria, Bth instant, that the warlike preparations
are proceeding with more alacrity than ever. The
fortifications are nearly completed. At Turin on the
9th a grand review of the National Guard was held
where the King was greeted with long cries of
" Death to the Austrians! Long live Charles Albert,
King of Upper Italy !"
London, England, 1848-10-16

THE DANUBIAN PROVINCES.

MOLDAVIA FRONTIER, SEPT. 25.—1 t has been
affirmed here, during the last few days,
that through the mediation of France and
England, Lombardy is to be ceded to Italy,
and to be compensated by Wallachia, as far
as the Sereth ; Moldavia, 'as far as the Sereth, is
to fall to Russia. General Luder has received orders
from the Emperor Nicholas to enter Wallachia, and
cross the frontier at Fokscham on the 27th, with
30,000 men.

We hear from Bucharest that the Wallachians took
the book of the Nobles and Reglement Organique
on a bier to the Metropolitan, who was obliged to pro•
nounce a curse over it, after which the bier was taken
away in procession and publicly burnt with great
ceremony. In all the Isprawnitschien circles the
same ceremony took place, and all the official Acts of
the country were consigned to the throes.
The Turks are still standing quiet in Grierschevv,
being probably afraid of attacking single-handed so
large a body, as the Wallachian army consists of
36,000 men. These demonstrations of our sovereign
brethren may have given rise to the intervention of
Itu:;sia. After these proceedings, the government of
Count Michael Stoudza will probably not be of long
continuance.—Allgemeine Zeitung, Oct. 9.
London, England, 1848-10-16

TIM NE rHERLANIDS, EAST INDIES.

Perfect tranquillity continues to prevail in the
island of Java, besides which the colonial army is to
be reinforced by 2,000 native troops. New barracks
are now being constructed for the accommodation of
these troops, and batteries are being erected near
Batavia. The old fortress situated between %Vette-
vredsn and BuiteLzorg is to receive a very large
garrison.

We have received the following details respecting
the rise of the blacks of St. Eustache. The blacks
collected from all the plantations, and repaired to
the residence of the Governor, Mr. De Veer, and de-
manded their liberty, which the King had long since
granted to them. Mr. De Veer replied that he was
entirely ignorant cf a royal decree of this nature,
and that consequently it was impossible for him to
satisfy their demands, exhorting them at the same
time to return peaceably to their plantations. See-
ing that they were by no means disposed to listen,
London, England, 1848-10-16

RUSSIA.

FROM THE POLISH FRONTIER..—The private cor-
respondent of the Voss Zeitung says :—" The incor-
rectness in the statement inserted in many of the
German newspapers, that by the new Polish political
code the property of political offenders is to go to
their relations, and not to the fiscars, as heretofore,
is unhappily of constant experience, inasmuch as
almost every week cases occur in which the property
of political offenders is confiscated by the fiscars.
Confiscations, indeed, are now again the order of the
day, and it seems as if they would never cease.
A new Imperial ukase commands that after the Ist
of January, 1849, the weights and measures used in
the empire are to be adopted throughout the kingdom
of Poland, both in public and private.
The Stadtholder has issued a command to all the
Government authorities, by which it is strictly enjoined
upon the possessors of estates, that they shall no
longer employ their peasants in the feudal service on
the mornings of Sundays and holidays.
The number of troops stationed in Poland is being
gradually decreased, and very large reductions are
to be gradually made.— Wiener Zeitung, Oct. 8.
London, England, 1848-10-16

INSURRECTION IN DALMATIA.

The Oesterreichische !Zeitung has a letter from
Trieste of the sth Instant, which states that intelli-
gence was received on the, previous day in that town,
by a steamer returning from Dalmatia, of a fearful
insurrection which took place in the district of Cat-
taro. The insurgents of Zuppa, it was reported, to-
gether with 1,500 Montenegrines, gave battle to the
Austrian troops on the 28th and 29th ult., who, as
they were only six hundred in number, and did not
think themselves equal to combat against a superior
force, amounting to 3,000, retreated in forced
marches.
London, England, 1848-10-16

kOYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,

WZ. be performed a comic Drama, entitled ANYTHING FOR
A CHANGE. Characters by Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, Honner ;
Miss K. Fitswilliam, and Miss Marshall.
After which, COURT BEAUTIES.
Toconeindo with TILE CRITIC,
Dress Boxes, 55.; Upper Boxes, 43. ; Pit, 23.; Gallery, Is. No
bait-price to any part of the house.
The Ne.. 7 Box-ofnce, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Peblic every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Ur. J. U. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.

During the Recess thin Theatre has been re-decorated and embel-
illeol In a superb and costly manner by Mr. Hurwitz. A new Chan-
tlerier has been &ted, and the best arrangements have been made tor
the due Ventilation of he Theatre, and the co.nfort and courexience
of the audience.

THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new Romantic Opera, entitled LEOLINE.
Count Adelmar, Mr. Charles Brahatn ; Leoline, Miss Rafter.
..kftef which, LADIES BEWARE.
TdNfonclude with the Ballet of LA, ROSIERE.
London, England, 1848-10-16

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD, OCT. 14.—ORIEL COLLEGE.—There will
be an election of two Scholars on Friday, November
3. Candidates must not have exceeded t w?rity years;
nor, if members of the University, have been matri
culated more than eight terms. Certificates of time
of birth and of baptism, and testimonials of good con-
duct, to be presented to the Provost of Oriel on or
before Monday, Oct. 20.
ST. MART HALL.—The trustees of the scholar.
ships founded in this University by Thomas Dyke,
formerly of Kingston, in the county of Somerset,
Doctor of Medicine, are desirous of appointing a
Scholar to fill up a vacancy therein. Candidates
must be either of the name and kindred of the said
Thomas Dyke, or must be persons born in and in-
habitants of the county of Somerset, whose parents
are unable to provide for and 1:1 tint= them in the
University without assistance, lif already mem-
bers of the University of Oxford, must not have kept
more than fifteen terms. The candidates will be 5,,1,
mitted to an examination at th s University, tin
respect to their learning and abiti no I ht, candi-
date who shall pass the best examin en la be ap-
pointed to the scholarship. The scho ,y amounts
,amounts
to 401. per annum, and may he enjoyed for six year%
if the party shall so long continue a resident scholar
and student of St. Mary Hall.
Persons desirous of becoming candidates are re-
quested to send to James Randolph, of Milverton,
in the said county of Somerset, solicitor, on or be-
fore the Ist day of January, 1849, the proper evi-
dence of their place of birth and residence, an l all
such particulars as may satisfy the trustees of their
circum-,tances. _ . _

The Reader in Experimental Philosophy (the Rev.
R. Walker) will commence a course of lectures on
hydrostatics and pneumatics, at the Clarendon, on
Monday, the 231 instant, at one o'clock. The lec-
tures will be continued at the same hour, every
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, until completed.
Gentlemen desirous.of attending are requested to put
down their names at the lecture room, in the Claren-
don, on the Saturday preceding, between the hours of
two and three, or at the close of the first lecture.
The Professor of Political Econo;ny will deliver
seven lectures, at the Clarendon, on Tuesday, the 24th
of October, and the following days, up to Tuesday the
31st, inclusive, at two o'clock.
Mr. William B. Dalby and Mr. Jives Andrew
were yesterday admitted scholars of Wadham
College.
The Christ Church examination, previous to the
admission cf new members, takes place on Wednesday
next, when it is ezpected that a very large number
will be matriculated.
The following gentlemen of this University have
received preferment, namely :—The Rev. Charles
Henry Angell, B. A., formerly of Queen's College,
has been appointed to the chaplaiecv of the borough
gaol, Leeds; the Rev. Charles Ab,ll lleurtley, 8.D.,
formerly Fellow of Corpus Christi College, has been
London, England, 1848-10-16

FRANCE.

[The following appeared in our Third Edition of
Saturday]:—

The trial of the action for defamation, brought by
M. Ledru Rollin against several persons, and the
particulars of which have been given in the Messenger,
carne on yesterday before the Tribunal of Correctional
Police. On the first charge, against M. Canoby, a
verdict of acquittal waa pronounced; the second
charge, against MM. Bignon, sen. and jun., Paullin,
Trouessart, Basset, and Laroche, on the ground that
M. Ledru Rollin had laid a previous complaint be-
fore a Juge d'lnstruction, and which was in the course
of inquiry; and, as regards MM. Bassett and Laroche,
the defamation being against M. Ledru Rollin in his
character of a public functionary, and therefore not
within the range of a correctional tribunal.
London, England, 1848-10-16

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD, OCT. 14.—ORIEL COLLEGE.—There will
be an election of two Scholars on Friday, November
3. Candidates must not have exceeded twenty years;
nor, if members of the University, have been matri
culated more than eight terms. Certificates of time
of birth and of baptism, and testimonials of good con-
duct, to be presented to the Provost of Oriel on or
before Monday, Oct. 20.
ST. MARY BALL —The trustees of the scholar-
ships founded in this University by Thomas Dyke'
formerly of Kingston, in the county of Somerset,
Doctor of Medicine, are desirous of appointing a
Scholar to fill up a vacancy therein. Candidates
must be either of the name and kindred of the said
Thomas Dyke, or must be persons born in and in-
habitants of the county of Somerset, whose parents
are unable to provide for and maintain them in the
University without assistance, and if already mem-
bers of the University of Oxford, must not have kept
more than fifteen terms. The candidates will be sub-
mitted to an examination at the University, with
respect to their learning and abilities, and the candi-
date who shall pass the best examination will be ap-
pointed to the scholarship. The scholarship amounts
to 401. per annum, and may be enjoyed for six years,
if the party shall so long continue a resident scholar
and student of St. Mary Hall.
Persons desirous of becoming candidates are re-
quested to send to James Randolph, of Milvorton,
in the said county of Somerset. solicitor, on or be-
fore the Ist day of January, 1849, the proper evi-
dence of their place of birth and residence, and all
such particulars as may satisfy the trustees of their
circumstances.
The Reader in Experimental Philosophy (the Rev.
R. Walker) will commence a course of lectures on
hydrostatics and pneumatics, at the Clarendon, on
Monday, the 23d instant, at one o'clock. The lec-
tures will be continued at the same hour, every
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, until completed.
Gentlemen desirous of attending are requested to put
down their names at the lecture room, in the Claren-
don, on the Saturday preceding, between the hours of
two and three, or at the close of the first lecture.
The Professor of Political Economy will deliver
seven lectures, at the Clarendon, on Tuesday, the 24th
of October, and the following days, up to Tuesday the
31st, inclusive, at two o'clock.
Mr. William B. Dalby and Mr. James Andrew
were yesterday admitted scholars of Wadham
College.
The Christ Church examination, previous to the
admission cf new members, takes place on Wednesday
next, when it is expected that a very large number
will be matriculated.
The following gentlemen of this University have
received preferment, namely :—The Rev. Charles
Henry Angell, B. A., formerly of Queen's College,
has been appointed to the chaplaincy of the borough
gaol, Leeds; the Rev. Charles Abel Heurtley, 8.D.,
formerly Fellow of Corpus Christi College, has been
London, England, 1848-10-16

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London, England, 1848-10-16

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, OCT. B.—" The Diet, by virtue of a reso-
lution passed yesterday, bas prohibited the transport of
all military troops by railway. In order, however,
to render practicable the transmission of provisions to
the city, as the usual road is rendered impassable by
the damage done to the bridges, the Diet is induced,
for the attainment of the above specific object, to em-
power the railway directors to grant the transport of
provisions, and for this purpose to repair and make
passable the railway from Vienna.
" The Director of the Diet,
" FRANZ SMOLICA,
"First Vice-President.

" Oct• '7, 1848."
London, England, 1848-10-16

HOLLAND.

THE thosuE, OCT.li—The First Chamber of
the States-General, in its sitting of the 12th October,
adopted the twelve projects of law comprising the
uew fundamental law..
The legislative session of 18474848 will close on
Saturday next (14th).
On Monday next, 16th of October, his Majesty
will open in person the ordinary session of
the States-General at the Hague. The RN-

nister cf Finance ad interim has published a de-
claration stating that the existence of the cholera at
Hamburgh having been proved, all vessels coming
from thence will be subject to the quarantine regula-
lions laid down for vessels coming from Russia, and
especially from Finland and the Baltic. The same
precautions are to be observed in regard to vessels
coming from German ports situated in the Baltic and
Elbe, including that of Cuxhaven. In tact, as all the
Russian and German ports situated between Aboo
and Kiel may be regarded as suspected, all vessels
comiing from thence are subject to the quarantine. j
London, England, 1848-10-16

WOOL.

The arrivals of Wool into London last week was 56
follows:-1,200 bales from Sydney; 920 ditto fop°.
Algoa Bay; 463 from Hamburgh; 604 from the CaPe'
500 from Hobart Town; 290 from .Arica; 142 frora
Constantinople; and 76 from Buenos Ayres. On the
whole there is an improved feeling in the demand for
most kinds of Wool in the private contract market, and
last week's quotations are fairly supported. The Or
plies on offer are seasonably large.
London, England, 1848-03-02

FORM OF AFPLICATION FOR SHARES.

Gentlemen,—l beg to apply for Shares is the Eastern Archi-
pelago Company mentioned in the above prospectus ; and I agree to
accept the same or any smaller number which, within three monins
from the date hereof, may be allotted to me, and without reference
to whether the whole amount of shares 'nay be taken or subscribed
for, and to pay the deposit and the instalments as they may he called
for ; and to execute, when required, the deed of settlement prepared
under the direction of the Court of Directors, and approved of by the
President of the Board of Trade.
Dated this day of 184$.
To Messr9. Gledstanes and Co., No. 3, White Lion-court,
Cornhill, London.
Signature of Applicant • •
Name of Referee
Address