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THE SUN, LONITON, THURSDAY
,_EVENING, JULY 2,184 c

A DOUBLE SUICIDE AND SUS-

LICENSED VICTUALLERS'
KLIOOL, KENNINGTOIY-LANX,7I.4IIIBETIL..:

WALWORTH LITERARY AND
• VIENTIFIC INSTITUTIOV
Ye;•terday a general public meeting was held'hrtlie horns
Tavern, Kennington, with a view of promoting the interests
of the above institution, and to consider the propriety of
building premises suitable for the institution, including a
committee-room, class-rooms, theatre, end reading-room.
The chair was taken at seven o'clock by T. W 3 se,
Esq., M.P.
Before entering on the proceedings of the evening, the
Secretary to the institution read several notes of apology for
non-attendance, from M. Miles, Esq., M.P., Mr. Kemble, Mr.
Sergeant .Talfeurd, the Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay, M.P.,
Dr. Grainger, and several other gentlemen.
The CHAIRMAN addressed the meeting, and said, that
having had the honour of being called upon to preside over
the meeting, he felt no other difficulty in addressing
them than the endeavour to avoid those common-places
which
,must necessarily be expected, more or less, on
such an occasion. In the foundation of a lite-
rary and scientific institution they were only about
to do that which, in every part of the country, was about to
be, or had been, done in the spirit for improving the present
progress of civilisation. Such objects had been had in view
in England and Scotland for a series of years, and they were
about to establish such an institution in a part of the metro-
polis which more than any other called for and would re•
ceive benefit from it, and which therefore was the more likely
to receive the full benefit of the sympathies of the meeting.
They were about to bear their part in the great 'progress of
mental improvement which was the characteristic of the
present day. There was perhaps no part of the world 'which
moved faster in the march of civilisation than the great me
tropolis of England ; but even in every other continental
nation such a movement was to be observed. Whether
the movement was to terminate in a gradual de-
cline of its energies—whether it was to continue in
progreSs without any material benefit, or whether it was to
terminate in a glorious increase of knowledge, was for the
philosopher to determine, but it was for them and for all
mankind to do their best to avoid such a catastrophe. There
was every probability of their efforts having a successful ter-
mination, and they would have the gratification of being the
means of distributing knowledge amongst their fellow-crea-
tures. If they looked to the physical efforts of mankind,
was there one amongst them who could point out any other
age superior to the present in such efforts. In all countries it
was the same ; attention was in every quarter directed to
the development of those sciences which could not fail to
bind the social system more closely in every part of the
world, and place the lowest in the land on the
same path of improvement as the noblest. The
railway system, and the improvements in all other means
of communication had given to society a more rapid means
of communication, and consequently a better means of trans-
mitting to each other the thoughts and ideas on every point
of improvement and reform. Knowledge seemed about to be
universally diffused, and they were about to add their
strength to the general effort. They might have doubts and
difficulties, but if they pursued the pillar of fire—of know-
ledge— with unwearied zeal, they would be sure to obtain
the fulfilment of their desires. They were about to effect a
communion between all classes of men who would join in the
pursuit of knowledge, and he wished to see in the classes of
the institution all political differences remembered only in
the spirit of charity. He wished to see all religious
differences remembered with a truly religious feeling, and
with a spirit of toleration, remembering Him who said, " In
my Father's house there are many mansions." Under such
feelings of mutual charity and benevolence, the institution
could not fail of success.—(The Hon. Gentleman sat down
amidst much applause.)
The Rev. J.W. WATSON then read the report of the com-
mittee. It stated that the society at present had, with very
limited means, contrived to accumulate a library compris-
ing 1,300 volumes.—( Hear, hear.) They had on their table
seven daily papers, thirteen weekly papers, fourteen monthly
,publications, and five quarterly ones.—(Hear, hear.) They
had established classes for the tuition of French, drawing,
German, and music, and in the course of the last year they
had had twenty-five lectures delivered on various scientific
subjects. They had done all this with 4001.—(Hear, hear.)
The main drawback on the society was their inability to ob-
tain premises which could contain the rooms requisite for
their convenience. They were compelled to have their different
rooms in different localities, and that inconvenience threat-
ened the institution with serious results. The committee
had therefore, according to their instructions, by a vote of a
public meeting of members, taken into their consideration
the subject of building suitable premises. An eligible site
for the premises had been fixed upon at the west end of
Carter-street, Walworth-road, near to both Walworth and
Kennington, and easily accessible from all directions. The
tenure was leasehold, for ninety-nine years, at a low rent.
The cost was to be about 1,8001., one-third being obtained
in donations previously to the commencement of the work.
A large hall was to be provided, capable of containing from
seven to nine hundred persons, which would be available on
hire for any and every useful purpose',under the direction of the
committee of the institution.. A reading-room, class-rooms,
a public library, and other conveniences, were to be pro-
vided in lieu of the very scanty and insufficient provision for
those purposes at present made. It might be added, that for
the present imperfect accommodation an annual rent of more
than 501. was incurred, without the means of creating returns
to the society by letting any part of the premises ; whereas
the increased accommodation would not cost, including in-
terest of the sum to be laid out, much more than double that
rental, with the means of creating returns nearly, if not
quite, sufficient to cover the amount. That consideration
was the more important, since the whole revenue of the society,
after paying 'necessary expenses, would be employed in aug-
menting to the public the advantages originally contemplated
by its establishment. The property was to be duly secured in
trust for the society, and every facility was to be afforded
for making it available for a thoroughly useful educational
establishment, with library, news-room, reading-room, &c.
The committee and other members had commenced a con-
tribution, by sums collected in two or three days, amounting
together to 1401. They hoped that every friend of the moral
and social interests of the neighbourhood would follow this
example.
B. HAWES, Esq., M.P., addressed the meeting in a neat
speech, setting forth the benefits which would arise from the
formation and foundation of a society like the present,
which could have its own hall 'and lecture-rooms. He did
not wish to force upori them the necessity of contributions,
for they all knew that an institution like the present could
not exist without them. He hoped that the present scheme
would not meet a fate like the one called the Surrey Institu-
tion, which from want of being properly supported had fallen
away, and its hall was falling into ruin. The Hon. Gentle-
man then moved the first resolution :—" That this meeting,
has heard with pleasure of the establishment and progress of
the Walworth Literary and Scientific Institution, and
earnestly recommends that increased efforts be made for the
extension of its benefits."

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P EC TELIf MURDER.'
Npri&Gna3r, Ircristr7DAY.—A shocking afWr has been
discovered here this morning—the suicide of two brothers ;
and it is feared that to the heavy crime of self-murder the
yet deeper offence of parricide must be added.
The two brothers alluded to were William and Samuel
Collyeri both joiners, residing in Coal-court, Parliament-
street, of the respective ages of 36 and 32. Their father,
(also named Samuel) was 73 years old, and possessed 14
houses in the court, but the property is so heavily mortgaged
as to be really of little value. The family also included a
young woman named Elizabeth, aged 37, of whom more
anon. The father and his sons lived together, and were of
most singular habits; latterly they employed no female ser-
vant, but washed, cooked, &c., themselves.
On the 6th of August, 1842, a discovery was made which
brought the.family under the public notice. A man named
Charles Pearce, in passing the house, heard a cry of murder,
and on looking through the cellar grating, perceived the young
woman, and one of her brothers beating her. He immedi-
ately informed the police, and the matter was investigated.
The young woman was found in the cellar, miserably clad,
having on only an old coat, a ragged flannel petticoat, and
a nightcap. She was also in a must wretched state of filthi-
ness; her hair was dishevelled, and lier finger nails were de •
scribed in the local press at the time as being like a bird's
claws. The brothers denied the ill-treatment, and alleged
that their sister being insane could not be kept in a more
decent state. The poor woman was eventually removed to
the Asylum, where she has been ever since.
The neighbours, however, were far from satisfied, and
have uniformly treated the family with great shyness.
The father and the eldest son have also seemed to grow
very dejected ; but the youngest went about as usual, col
lected the rents, and behaved, in short, as if nothing had
happened.
About five o'clock this morning, Charles Sewell, a rope-
maker, employed by Mr. Baker, went to work in a field near
Shaw's-lane, and on going into the shed, to his great alarm
found the two men suspended within two feet of each other,
from the roof, one by a pair of braces, and the other by a
cord. Sewell ran.for assistance, and the bodies were cut
down ; but, though they were warm, life was quite extinct.
Information was of course given to the police, who im-
mediately proceeded to their house, but the old man
•was missing. It appears that at two o'clock on Sunday
morning, the driver of the London train passed him on
the Midland Railway, near Beeston, and having taken in
the train returned with the engine to see who he was. Col-
lyer told him that he had missed the road, and had therefore
come on the lice, hoping, thereby, to find his way to Not-
tingham.
He was taken to the station, but soon afterwards he was
allowed to go away ; and he has not been heard of since.
What has become of him is, therefore, a matter of mere con-
jecture, but the circumstances of both sons choosing the same
time and place to commit self-destruction has given rise to
very grave suspicions.
A. rumour is afloat that the old man has been found
drowned in the canal at Lenton, about two miles from tbe
town.
In the house of the deceased, which was miserably fur-
nished, and appeared to have been ransacked, two shillings
and threepence, several ancient coins, and four or five pawn
tickets, were the only articles found that require particular
mention.

The Fortieth Anniversary Dinner of the friends and
patrons of this institution was held yesterday, at the
White Conduit Tavern, Pentonville. The Right Hon.
the Lord Mayor presided.
The cloth having been removed, the " Non Nobis "
was sung.

The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR proposed the first
toast, which was one which be said he needed but to
state to ensure the most cordial reception ; it was the
health of her Majesty Queen Victoria, the patroness of
the institution. The toast was drunk with the usual
honours.

The next toasts were " The Queen Dowager," " Prince
Albert, the patron of the institution," "The Prince of
Wales, the vice patron of the institution," " The Princess
Royal, and the other branches of the Royal Family,"
"-The Army and Navy.'
The children of the school, boarded, clothed, and
lodged by this institution, were then introduced to the
company.

The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR then proposed the
next toast. He said—Ladics and Gentlemen—l am
satisfied that you are all acquainted with the objects for
which we have met together this day, and seeing the
interesting sight which we have before us in-the youths
of those whom you have thought fit to introduce into
this establishment, I am convinced that you have met
upon this occasion to promote the object of this school,
which I must say is one of the greatest importance in
this large metropolis. It is a school managed, I must
ay, with the smallest amount of funds of any of such
noble institutions in the country. And when I say so,
I do not say so without having made the most minute
and particular inquiries into the circumstances of this
scho )1, and the mode upon which it is conducted, but I
do say so from information which I have myself received.
Before I came to the chair to-day I found this to be the
case, and I find that every year it is going on with
still greater economy of management, and with greater
benefit to those whom you have sent to this institution.
—(Cheers.) Gentlemen, I congratulate this noble as-
semblage brought here to day on the objects and designs
of this Institution, which is to have these children
brought up in the way they are, and put out to an honest
and industrious means of obtaining their livelihood. It
is also worthy of this assembly to know what are the
means by which this Institution is supported. When I
come to look over the large amount raised by the in-
fluential persons connected with this Society, I think it
would be perfectly astonishing to a foreigner, were he
to be told of the amount. I think he could not believe
such enormous sums could be collected together. When
I read at page 120 of your report, I fiad that the
amount, enormous as it is, is stated to be " for weekly al-
lowances," 132,246/. 19s. Bd.—(Loud cheers.) Gentle.
men, what would that noble-minded foreigner, in whose
company I was yesterday, say to this sum, if
he were here at the present time ?—(Hear,
hear.) He is one of those inquiring minds, who
would not rest till he had made himself acquainted with
the foundation of the institution. His object in making
these inquiries is fur the good of his country and his
people.— (Cheerf.) Gentlemen, when I look at this
report, I find the subscriptions to amount to the enorm-
ous sum of 130,6401. 7s. scl: When you see the good
works you have already accomplished by the esta-
blishment of these schools, you will not, I am sure,
refuse your assistance to support them. There is
only one thing which I can comment upon
with anything like feelings of lamentation, that is, that
your schools are capable of affording accommodation to
100 children more than you now have, but that the funds
will not admit of that increase. You are met here
to-night for the purpose of hearing these statements,
and you will, I am sure, be ready to do your utmost to
make up this deficiency. There is one further sum, and
rather an important item in the account, which comes
under the designation of " Charity-box subscriptions."
This amount is derived from persons whose names are
not known—who do not participate in the benefits de-
rived from these schools. I see the sum of 4,3071. 48.6 d.
placed to this account. When I consider that that sum
is made up from small contributions from persons who
are not inclined to make their names known, I must say
that those are persons whom I most admire.—(Cheers.)
I will now speak of the total amount of the funds
raised last year, which I find to be 250,596/. 1 ls. Id.
When will you find an institution of this kind supported
with the same degree of liberality—a school supported
by those whom I know take a deep interest in the school
designated the Licensed Victuallers' School ?—(Loud
cheers.) An institution supported by an excellent and
gracious Queen. She gives us encouragement to sup
port it, and when she finds that you will put your
hands into your pockets to support it, she will, I am
sure, be ready to assist you when called upon to do so.
Gentle Men, I am satisfied you will hear from the children
of these schools to-day that which will delight your ear,
and which I am sure you will wish to hear ; and while
you may be gratifiel with the scene you have witnessed
to-day, I can assure you that no person will be more
gratified than myself.—(Cheers.) It is true that I was
called upon at a late period ; but when I found that
your excellent friend Sir Felix Booth, who takes so
much interest in the proceedings of this Society, was
prevented, by illness, from attending, I at once responded
to the call of your Committee to take the chair, however
feebly it may have been sustained.—(Loud cheers.)
Gentlemen, I have witnessed many scenes during my
year of office, but I have not yet witnessed any scene
which has gratified me like this, or one that has given
me greater satisfaction. I recollect contributing to the
Society at a former period, and I shall be happy to lend
you my aid at any time you may think fit to call upon
me for that purpose. Gentlemen, lam satisfied that the
toast which is now put into my hand, will be received by
you with the greatest enthusiasm. It is .‘ Prosperity to
the Licensed Victuallers' School, and may it prosper and
flourish for ever."

THE LATE MURDER and SUICIDE

AT BRIGHTON WORKHOUSE.

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BawarroN, WED NEM/X.—An inquest on the bodies of
the woman Norman and her infant child was held this morn-
ing, before F. H. Gell, Esq., coroner. The jury having been
sworn proceeded to view the bodies, which were lying on a
bed in the upper part of the house. On their return the evi-
dence was gone into.
Mr. Samuel Thorncroft, the assistant overseer of Brighton,
deposed—Early in November last the woman Norman ap-
plied to me for relief, and a few days after to be admitted
into the workhouse. She was admitted with her three
children, of the ages of nine, seven, and the deceased
infant.- Another child is living in London. Her parish
was St. Mary's, Islington. I did not notice that her mind
seemed affected, but she talked about her station in life and
the manner in which she was brought up. She seemed to
want to get back to her parish. She said she could not
bring up her children without a servant, which would cost
her 21. a week, and she wished to remain in the house till ter
husband was discharged from prison, for housebreaking.
The deceased woman was 36 years old. She was of good
education, and told me she had been brought up in a board-
ing-school, at her uncle's expense. The coroner added that
her father's name was Parker. _ _

Mr. Rugg, a parish surgeon, deposed to having attended
deceased regularly for the last ten days. She complained of
nervousness and lowness of spirits, and speaking of her child's
weaning said she had but little milk, and that the suckling
hurt her and the child too. Her illness was more mental
than bodily, and she seemed a woman of strong feeling. Saw
her on Monday, at noon, when she appeared more rational,
and spoke with gratitude of the kindness received from the
matron. Saw her again the following morning quite dead,
with her throat cut. The child's throat was also cut, and
the windpipe cut through, but the child lived a few hours.
. .

The knife with which the murder was committed is a
blunt one, and escaped the jugular vein in the child's throat
in a singular manner. Witness thought a temporary flow of
blood had produced insanity.
The governor of the workhouse, Mr. John Bartlett, deposed
that the deceased woman always had every indulgence. She
appeared a kind mother, and sometimes, witness thought, too
indulgent. She avoided speaking of her husband. She lived
twenty minutes after she cut her throat.
Deborah Jenkins, an inmate of the workhouse, deposed to
sleeping in the same room as the deceased woman. She
complained on Monday of a pain at the top of her head.
She asked a number of questions, and looked very wild, and
her eyes seemed much larger. She asked if witness would
be kind to her children. Witness replied she would be
kind to the baby. She then asked witness bow her mother
died, and witness said she was burnt to death. She cried
about her boys, and said they would be left fatherless and
motherless. She said, "Oh dear, Deborah," anti shook wit-
ness's hands. She said she must die, and before that day
week. She had a Bible in her hand. Deceased had the baby
with her up to half-past nine on Tuesday morning. She said
to the baby in the morning, "Bless your little lips," and told
witness that she had prayed all night that it might die.
Witness gave Mrs. Tomkins the baby at half-past six.
Susan French, another inmate, deposed she eas with de-
ceased till half-past nine in the morning, when deceased and
child were in bed together. She left the room for about two
minutes, and when she returned deceased was standing
bleeding from a gash in her throat. Deceased did not speak.
A thought struck witness of the child, and upon running
into the room she found the child lying in a pool of blood
with its throat cut. Deceased, before the act, expressed her-
self very anxious to see her two other children, which the
matron would net allow.

The toast having been most cordially responded to,
an address was delivered by one of the boys of the
school, a hymn was also sung by the children belonging
to the institution.

Mr. NICHOLAS GEDGE seconded the motion. Ile said he
hoped that the exertions of the members of the institution
would not slacken because 3001. had been already raised out
of the 8001., which was the portion of capital necessary to
commence with. He hoped that they would be prepared on
a future occasion to come forward to support the institution
and repeat their donations; and he for one would come for-
ward again with his subscription.—(Hear.)
The CHAIRMAN then put the resolution, which was carried
unanimously.

D. W. WIRE, Esq., then rose to propose a toast, with
which he was entrusted by the Committee. It was the
health of the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, who, at a
short notice, had condescended to take the chair at this
magnificent-meeting. "How," said the Hon. Gentleman,
"he has acquitted himself you all can bear testimony, for
it has been in a manner which few could have done with
large study and much preparation.—(Cheers.) But I
know his Lordship well; and when the heart is right
the mouth will speak; and I know that, during his year
of office, the whole of his time has been taken up in
promoting works of charity, and he could not, there-
fore, refuse the request of your committee to be present
at this meeting. I am sure, that if there is any point
in which his Lordship will be distinguished above his
predecessors, it will be that there has not been a single
charity which he has not either supported himself or
cheered by his presence.—(Cheers.) It is his great
honour, not that he holds the highest munici-
pal situation in this country, but that his hand
has ever been open, and his heart has been
enlarged in advocating the cause of universal
charity.—(Cheers.) And I am sure that when he comes
to part from his office, and lay down the pomp, and
state, and ceremony by which he is surrounded, it will
be with the grateful recollections, which will serve to
cheer him in after life, that he held his office, not
for the purpose of self aggrandisement, but for
the purpose of alleviating the miseries, of ad-
vocating the rights, of protecting the lierbties, and
advancing the cause of charity, and doing good to man-
kind. I shall conclude with proposing the health of the
Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, and thanking him at the
same time for his kindness in attending this
meeting, and for the ability which he has-displayed,
and for his munificence to this charity, or which you
will hear hereafter. I hope also that the ladies present
will join in that toast, and show, by their approval,
that such conduct is deserving of their smiles."
The health was then disposed of with the customary
honours.

The jury returned a verdict " That the deceased destroyed
herself and child in a fit of insanity."

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

BRISTOL, Jra 1.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are--Birmingham and Gloucester,
128—Bristol and Gloucester, Coal Pit Heath, 703{ —Caledonian, 931 E
—Ditto, New, 1 1-16—Midland, 150—Ditto, New, 38—North Staf-
fordshire, 434.

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The Rev. JOHN BuasErr, in moving the second resolution,
said that if it were passed by the meeting according to the pre-
cise words contained in it, all those who were present would be
pledged to sustain the institution, not to their ruin, but to
the extent of their abilities, without injury to themselves or
their families. They must necessarily see that such an in-
stitution as the present would enlighten the minds of its fre-
quenters as much as the gas lamps in the streets enlightened
all around them. He believed that gas lamps had done more
for the morality of large towns than all the benches of ma-
gistrates that ever were.—(Laughter. ) The evil-doers were
now warned, that in the event of any violation of the law
their detection was certain—(Hear, hear)—and in the same
manner their institutions dispelled mental darkness, and com-
pelled men to avoid the disgrace of ignorance. The mob were
spoken of as being ignorant, and what were they to
do with them ?—were they to stand aloof and point them
out as " the mob ?" Were they to be handed over to the
police? and if they were not strong enough, were the guards
to be called to them ? Were they to decimate them ?
No, they were to dispel their ignorance by the
formation of such institutions, and bring them closer to the
higher classes in knowledge and cultivation.—( Hear, hear.)
Such institutions would not only be beneficial to the poor
man, but would operate sensibly on public men, whose con-
duct would be judged by a people whose understandings
were enlightened by their frequenting societies like the pre.
sent. He would conclude by submitting the following reso-
lution to the meeting :—"That this meeting hails-with special
gratification the intention to raise a suitable building for the
various purposes of the institution, and pledges itself to give
its utmost assistance in the prosecution of that design."
The Rev. J. W. WATSON briefly seconded the resolution,
which was then put by the Chairman, and carried unani-
mously.
Mr. J. S. Nowwntrr then, at the request of the Chair-
man, read the list of contribgtions to the institution, giving
a total of 3001.
Mr. DAVID BAss, in moving the third resolution—" That
as the proposed lecture hall will be open to the public for all
purposes not inconsistent with the civil and moral welfare of
the community, the committee are entitled to the support
and co-operation of all classes in procuring its erection"—
stated to the meeting that the principal cause of his being
called upon to address them was his being Secretary to the
"Greenwich Literary and Scientific Institution." That institu-
tion had arisen from almost nothing. Its office was originally
merely a small room, and its library was contained in a small
cupboard, and the books were only the gifts of the members
who belonged to it. The institution had now a hall fit to
contain 1,000 persons, and the institution itself had spent no
less a sum than 5,0001. in useful purposes. He would there-
fore recommend the meeting not to be discouraged, however
slight the commencement might be, but to give their stre-
nuous support to the committee in the laudable object in
view.

EXETER, JULY 1.
STOCK Excnnwax.—The sales are—Eastern Counties, New, 714
p.—Exeter, Yeovil, and Dorchester, % —Taw Vale,
MANCHESTER, JULY 1.

STOCK EKCIIANGE.—The sales are—Ambergate, Nottingham, Bos-
ton, and Eastern Juuction, 1 9.16 dis.—Blackburn, Chorley, and
Liverpool, 1% dis.—Derby and Crewe, 4% p.—Eastern Counties,
York Extension, 15.16 p.— Huddersfield, Halifax, and Bradford, 1%
p.—Lancashire and North Yorkshire:llA dis.—Liverpool, Ormskirk,
and Preston, 15-16 p. —London and Birmingham, Quarters, 26% p.—
Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, % p.—Manchester and
Birmingham, Quarters (B), 9% p.--Ditto, ditto (C), p.—Man-
chester and Leeds Extension, 2% p.—Northumberland and Lanca-
shire, % dls.—North Staffordshire, 3 13-16 p. —North Western, % p.
—Nottingham and Mansfield, 1.16 dis.—Oldham, Birkenhead, &c.,
16s .dis.—Oxford. Witncy, and Cheltenham, % dis.—Preston and
Wyre, 30%—Ditto, Halves (A), 2% p.—Sheffield and Lincolnshire
Junction, 6s. 6d. dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, Halves, No. 4, 1-16
p.—West Riding Union, 2% p.

LEEDS, JULY 1.

STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales' are-East Lancashire, 3% p.-
Huddersfield and Sheffield, 51/4 p.-Leeds and Bradford, 35 p.-
Leeds and Dewsbury, 2% p.-Ditto, Extensions, 1/4 dis.-Manches-
ter and Birmingham, Quarter Shares (B), 10 p.-North British.
Half Shares, 2% p.-Ditto, Carlisle Branch, 9s. p.-Sheffield and
Manchester, Quarter Shares, No. 3, Is. Bd. dis.-Armagh, Coleraine,
and Portrush, 17s. dis.-Direct Northern, 265. dis.-Lancashire and
North Yorkshire, 235. dis.-Leeds, Wakefield, and Midland, I Is.
6d. dis.-Leicester and Bedford, 6s. dis.-• London and York, 19s.
dis.-Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, % p.-North-
timberland and Lancashire Junction, 15s. dis.-North Western, 3s.
6d. p.-Oxford, Witney, and Cheltenham, 203. dis.-South Midland,
16s. dis.-West Riding Union, 41. 4s.
HULL, JULY 1.
STOCK EXCIIANGE.-The sales are-Blackburn, Darwen, and Bol-
ton, 6%-Leeds and Bradford, 63% -North British, Carlisle Branch,
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The LORD MAYOR returned thanks for the very hand-
some manner in which they had drank his health", and
took occasion to state that the Secretary had informed
him that there were upwards of 2,000 persons present,
and that considerably more than 2,0001. had been re-
ceived towards the funds of the institution that day.
He was sorry that he was compelled to leave them at so
early a period ; he had, however, an engagement of long
standing, which it was necessary for him to attend to.
In leaving, he would give them his most sincere thanks
for the manner in which they had drank his health, and
wished them many happy returns of their festive scene.
The chair was then taken by Mr. Williams, the Go-
vernor of the institution.

The SECRETARY read the report. Among the sub-
subscribers we noticed those of his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales, 101. 10s.; the Right Hon. the Lord
Mayor, 211.; Sir Felix Booth's 24th annual subscription,
211.; also a donation of oae shilling each to each of the
children of the school, amounting to 51. 11s., per the
same gentleman.
The health of " the Governor of the Institution,"
Prosperity to the Morning Advertiser and the Press,"
" The Ladies," and several other toasts, were proposed
and drunk, and the company separated.
The musical entertainments were under the direction
floating,
g n
of Mr. Moody;, the duties of toastmaster were performed
by
31r. Toole, jun.; and the dinner was served up so 1 3
to reflect credit on the arrangements of Mr. Rouse, the
proprietor of the White Conduit Tavern.
U to the tavern several
large p
ngon which were inscribed
" Prosperity to the Licensed Victuallers' School," and
other appropriate mottoes.
obnan the
banners grounds w ereel b

The Rev. SAMUEL GREEN. seconded the resolution. In a
brief speech he impressed on the meeting the necessity of
supporting a medium through which information and Warne,
tion were to be conveyed. The new institution would be
such a medium, and its rooms were to be placed in a spot or
in a parish containing no less than 00,000 inhabitants, who
would thus all have an opportunity of deriving benefit from it,
The CHAIRMAN then put the resolution, which was cardeil
nevi. con.

Mr. WALus, professor of astronomy, aft,' a brief expres-
sion of regret at the latenea ct the hour, which precluded
him from occupying the time of the meeting as fully as the
subject deserved, then moved the fourth resolution ;—" That
the cordial thanks of this meeting be given to Thomas Wyse,
Esq., for his very able, zealous, and efficient conduct in the
chair." He was fully aware of the importance of such insti-
tutions as the present, and of the importance of the instruc-
tion they conveyed. He had on two or three occasions de-
livered lectures to the members of the institution, but on
those occasions ho had not been able to set up some illus-
trations of the science of astronomy which would have
spoken for themselves, for want of sufficient room. lle
hoped that the meeting would cecond their ensorts in obtain-
ing a proper ball for their lectures and instructions.
Mr, G. ROtiERS seconded the resolution, which was Ma
and agreed to with loud applause.
The CnantmArr briefly returned thank and the meeting
(which was very numerously and respectably attended) then
broke up,
The plan of the proposed hall, an extremely light and
elegant one, was drawn up by Mr. Jordan, the architect.

THE HISTORY OF MARGARET CATCHPOLE. BY THE
Rev. R. COBBOLD.—A fourth edition of this remarkable
work has just appeared, complete in one volume. The story
of Margaret Catchpole is one of so extraordinary and ro-
mantic a character, that the reader will almost consider it as
an improbability instead of a reality, But truth is stranger
than fiction, and of this fact the career of Margaret Catch-
the most pleasing,
pole affords one of
as well as interesting and instructive,
examples. The volume before us narrates the whole of her
adventures with emphatic simplicity and graphic truth.
iThroughoutn
in its close, one of
the most striking, and,
purpose—together with a natural abhorrence of
every mean or sordid vice—which form the real link of sym-
pathy, hy and render Margaret's fortunes interesting to all
classes of readerts• 111 r, Cubbold has done his romantic sub-
ject ample justice, and produced one of the most truly inte-
resting biographies in the language. The work is deserving
of a wide circulation, and will assuredly take a permanent
l'Ll4 "i'
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