The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-30 00:00:00

FRANKFORT.

In the sitting of the Constituent Assembly of the
23d, the following motion was made by fifteen de-
puties :

That the German Constituent Assembly, deputed
by the whole of the nation to create an unity of Ger-
many, hereby declares, that all resolutions agreed to by
individual Constituent Assemblies of German States shall
be considered valid only it' they coincide with the consti-
tution which is about to be framed for the whole of
Germany."

The Frankfort papers state, that in consequence of
the murder of a child by a Prussian soldier in the
streets of Mayence on the 23d, fighting had been re-
newed in that city.

In the German Parliament on the 24th, as
soon as the doors of the National Assembly
were opened, crowds of people rushed into the
galleries. M. DE GAGEEN, the chairman, read se-
veral telegraphic dispatches, transmitted by the
members of the commission sent to Mayence, stating
the commission had delayed their return, to attend
the burying of the slain, that order was re-esta-
blished, and nothing just now seemed to forbode an
interruption of tranquillity. The military governor
ha 3 postponed till to-morrow the interment of the
soldiers.

The beginning of this sitting was also taken up by
the reading of a prodigious quantity of propositions.
Certain deputies have already supplied some fifteen
or twenty. Mr. ROBERT Mom., of Stuttgardt, moved
for the abolition of the nobility, together with that
of titles and privileges. Other members proposed
the abolition of the punishment of death for political
offences, and even in criminal cases. Some moved
for measures to be taken for ensuring labour to the
working classes, &c.

SOCIETY OF ARTS.
THE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF REWARDS.
The annual distribution of rewards took place at the
society's house yesterday, at twelve o'clock. The Mar-
quis of Northampton presided, in the unavoidable ab-
sence of his Royal Highness Prince Albert in con-
sequence of the recent death of the Princess Sophia.
The large room presented a gay and animated appear-
ance, in consequence of being filled by an array of
beautiful and elegantly-attired ladies; the announcement
that the Prince would be present having materially added
to the number of visitors who usually attend these
annual distributions.
The following is a list of the prizes, which were pre-
sented by the Marquis of Northampton:—
Mr. Alderman Copeland, M.P.—for the combination of
fine art with manufacture exhibited in his specimens
of porcelain and china—lsis Gold Medal.
Messrs. Minton and Co.—for the novelties in fine art
produced in their various exhibited manufactures—
Isis Gold Medal.
Mr. Thomas Seddon, jun.—for the best drawings of an
original design for an ornamental carved sideboard—
Silver Medal and 201.
Mr. S. Bendixen—for the best Monochrome drawing for
a circular compartment, being an original composition,
half-life size—Silver Medal and 51.
Mr. William Smith—for the best model of a bracket to
support a figure two feet high—Silver Medal and 51.
Mr. Benjamin Farmer—for the best cartoon of an

arrangement of the white lily for a decorative purpose
—Silver Medal and 2/.
Mr. Batsford—for his specimen of hand carving of the
hawk and butcher-bird—Silver Medal.
Messrs. Collmann and Davis—for the ornament and
workmanship of their marqueterie table—Silver Medal.
Mr. J. A. Hatfield—for his bronze chasing of the figure
of Dorothea and other works—Silver Medal.
Mr. Frank Hunt—for his reduced model of the Laocoon
—Silver Medal.
Mr. Magnus—for his application of enamel colours to
slate—Silver Medal.
Messrs. Minton and Co.—for the best specimen of tur-
quoise blue on china, not affected by acids—Silver
Medal.
Mr. Pratt—for producing a fine work of very large size
in pottery—Silver Medal.
Messrs. H. B. and J. Richardson—for the beauty and
purity of their glass, and for the merit of their works
in engraved glass—Silver Medal.
Mr. J. F. Christy—for his application of enamel colours
to glass—Honorary TestimoniaL
The Coal Brook Dale Iron Company—for the excellency
of its castings—Honorary Testimonial.
Mr. Hall—for his mode of discharging colour from
marble, and giving it the appearance of relief without
destroying the surface—Honorary Testimonial.
Mr. Hetley—for the brilliancy of colour produced in his
specimen of stained glass—Honorary Testimonial.
Messrs. Holland and Co.—For the workmanship of their
marqueterie goods—Honorary Testimonial.
Messrs. Jennens and Bettridge—for their skilful use of
the material in their manufacture of papier mache,
and its application to many new purposes.—Honorary
Testimonial.
Messrs. Messenger and Co.—for the excellence of their
iron and other metal castings—Honorary Testimonial.
Messrs. Phillips and Wynne—for their wood and ivory
carving—Hoaorary TestimoniaL
Messrs. Stuart and Smith—for the beauty of construe-

tion and workmanship displayed in their grate, and
the novelty of combining metal with encaustic tiles—
Honorary Testimonial.
Messrs. Willock and Co.—for the application of terra
cotta to purposes of ornament—Honorary Testimonial.
Master Byron Webb—for the front views of a head of a
ram, of a bull, and of a horse—Prize of Books.
Master Charles P. Slocombe—for a group of oak and
ivy leaves arranged together ornamentally—Prize of

Books.
Mr. Thomas Woodington, jun.—for a group of oak and
ivy leaves arranged together ornamentally Prize
of Books.
Miss Mary Ann Shackleton—for the best study of
twelve British wild flowers—Prize of Books.
Mr. Henry Maye—for his combined design for a finger
plate and lock furniture to match—Prize of Books.
Mr. T. C. Hyne—for the superior degree of merit exhi-
bited in his design for a labourer's cottage—Prize of
15/.
Mr. S. J. Nicholl—for the superior degree of merit ex-
hibited in the plan and arrangements of a labourer's
cottage—Prize of 101.
Mr. J. Colson—for the superior degree of merit exhi-
bited in his design for an intermediate railway station
—Prize of 101.
Mr. C. B. Allen—for the merits of the designs on the
panels of a pair of folding-doors—Prize of 10/.
Mr. L. W. Collmartn—for his design of an ornamental
sideboard—Prize of 5/.
Mr. T. Browne—for his drawing of figures half-life size
for a circular compartment—Prize of 31. 3s.
Mr. Henry Fitz Cook—for his design for a chandelier
—Prize of 2/. 2s.

___ --AGRICULTURE.
Mr. Richard Croft Chawner—for his essay on the com-
parati►e merits of thick and thin sowing—lsis Gold
Medal.
Mr. Gavin Cree—for his essay on the treatment of forest
trees where early pruning has been neglected—lsis

Gold Medal
Mr. Slocum—For the introduction into this country
from America of ♦arious agricultural implements—

Silver Medal.
Mr. Thomas Smith Tyson—for his saekholding barrow
—Honorary TestimonCHial.
EMISTRY.

Mr. A. Gyde, M.R.C.S.E.—for his essay on the causes
and prevention of mildew, especially in books and
parchment—lsis Gold Medal.
Mr. T. Ross—for his method of preserving Daguerreo-
types from the injurious action of light and air—lsir
Gold Medal.
Mr. Naylor—for his mode of manufacturing a new yellow
turpentine varnish—Silver Medal.
Mr. Kidd—for his sample of olive oil from Australia—
Silver Medal.
MECHANICS.
Dr. Potts—for his pneumatic process of pile driving—
Isis Gold Medal.
Mr. Pratt—for his improved landing pier for tidal rivers
—lsis Gold Medal.
Mr. E. Allen—for his mode of forming a communication
between the guard and driver of a railway train—lsis
Gold Medal.
Mr. Yates—for his improvement in the construction of
lever watches—Silver Medal and Honorary Testi-
monial.

Mr. Cunningham—for his carriage for facilitating the
conveyance of life boats from one part of the coast to
another—Silver Medal.
Mr. W. Stanley—for his design for a timber swing
bridge—Silver Medal.
Mr. Milton—for his improved drill for miners—lsis
Medal and 31.35.
Mr. Heley—for his flexible floating cylinder for the
preservation of life from shipwreck—lsis Silver Medal.
Mr. Woods—for his chess board for the blind—lsis

Silver Medal.
Mr. Jennings—for his improved water tap—Honorary

_
Testimonial.
Mr. Cracknell—For his improved wrench—Honorary

Testimonial.
Master Bursill—For his improved soldering iron—a
prize of 2/.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, May 29

IN RE GEORGE ROSS.

This insolvent, the manager of the " Heir-at-Law
Society," appeared again to-day to undergo examina-
tion upon his petition for protection.
Mr. NzcnoLs supported.
Mr. SARGOOD opposed as before, and examined the
insolvent at great length respecting his connexion with
the Heir-at-Law Society ; the result of which was,
that

Mr. Commissioner PHILLIPS expressed Ms belief that
the insolvent represented the whole society in his own
person.

Mr. SAaGOOD then applied for the adjournment of the
case, that the books relating to the society might be
given up to this Court, the insolvent having hitherto
refused to do so, alleging that they ►ere the property
of the directors and that he had no control over them.

Mr. Commissioner PHILLIPS said that application
must be submitted to the Chief Commissioner, for whom
he sat, who had heard the previous portion of the evi-
dence.

Thomas Philip Davies, a most miserable-looking man,
with but one leg and his right hand paralysed, who on
the first hearing complained of the insolvent's conduct
towards him, informed the Court to-day that insolvent
told him that morning that he might wish his wife and
children good bye, for he would find himself in White-
cross-street Prison shortly.
The insolvent said, he had told Davies that the course
he was pursuing towards him would be prejudicial to
himself, as the directors of the Heir-at-Law Society
would arrest him, in order to arrive at the state of ac-
counts between them.

Mr. Commissioner PHILLIPS said, he considered the
holding out such a threat to deter a witness from giving
evidence was a most impudent and audacious interference
with public justice, and amounted, in fact, to contempt
of court, well worthy of a committal. He certainly
would not think of renewing the insolvent's protection.
The further hearing of the case was then adjourned
until Saturday next.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, May 29.
(Before Mr. Commissioner SHEPHERD.)
IN THE BANKRUPTCY OF REAP AND REAY.
The bankrupts were extensive wine-merchants, carry-
ing on business at 64, Mark-lane, in this city. The
house stopped payment some months ago. An attempt
to wind up the affairs of the estate under a private ar-
rangement was made, but it failed. It was stated that
Messrs. Keay were willing to guarantee the payment of
ss. in the pound. The majority of the creditors were
willing to accede to this proposal, but a few demurred,
and the bankrupts were obliged to resort to the Gazette.
The fiat was issued on the 6th of last month, on their
own petition. This was the meeting for the last exa
=nation.
Mr. Lawrence supported the bankrupts.
Mr. Borrodaile appeared for the assignees.
The following is a copy of the balance-sheet, pre.
pared by Mr. Croysdil; it commences January 1, 1843
and ends April 6, 1848:
Dr.

To creditors ... ...
Ditto holding securi-
ties
Ditto liabilities holding
securities 15,255 0 11
Ditto liabilities' ”. 21,494 0 0

.£ 2.
-. 17,692 6

... 11,049 17

36,749 0

£65,491 5
... 12,013 16

Capital Jan. 1, 1843
John Reay, jun.—
Office ♦alue of poli-
cies deposited with
Glyn and Ce. ... 3,052 15 0
Amount borrowed on
deposit of policies
and brought into
the firm in October
last

-. 1,800 0 0

4,852 15

Craven Arms at Coventry, made
over to us by J. J. Hart, on grant-
ing him an annuity, and which he
survived but a short period
Profits on trading..

... 2,557 710
... 69,236 3 1

£154,151 8 1

debtors—
Good
••• ••• ••• ••
Doubtful and bad ... 18,541 19 10
Estimated to realise 2,250 0 0 2,250 0 0
Te lossp.

£ s. d.
3,651 1 3

.6 losses 16,291 19 10
Property taken under fiat
Property held by creditors—
Policies on John Reay's
(jun.) life
Sundries ... 12,1433, 9 052
15
02

10,518 5 9

Bills of exchange held by creditors as col-
lateral security ...
...
Liabilities ... ...
...
...
.•
John Reay, jun.—

15,196 4 2

2,706 0 7
36,749 0 11

Amount drawn out by him
Henry Reay—

15,407 11 9

Amount drawn out by him
Expenses in trade ...
Losses... ...
Amount deducted from
doubtful and bad debts 16,291 19 10

3,957 7 5
••• ••• 29,179 4 2
18,204 12 3

14,496 12 1

£154,151 8 1

Mr. LLWRANCE stated that the balance-sheet. which
had been prepared with great accuracy, was now filed,
and he hoped his Honour would name the earliest day
possible for the certificate meeting.
Mr. BORRODAILE said, the balance-sheet had been filed
only o❑ Saturday last, and therefore, as it had not been
on the file of the court ten clear days before the meeting,
an adjournment must of course take place.
Mr. LAWRANCE said he had ❑o objection to an ad-
journment for three weeks.
His HONOUR accordingly adjourned the meeting for
three weeks.

Amongst the banking-houses on the list of creditors
are Messrs. Glyn and Co., Messrs. Overetnd, Gurney, and
Co., and Messrs. Smith and Payne. The sums due in
the two former cases are large, but secured.

ROYAL M./RINE/J.—The annual ins pection of the
several divisions will take place as folio
ws:—Chatham,
on the 31st instant; Woolwich, the 2d of June; Ports-
mouth, the 6th of June; Plymouth, the 23d of June.
From the last-mentioned place the Deputy Adjutant-
General will proceed to Pembroke Dock, t o inspect the
detachment stationed at that place.—L rxited Sertnee
Gazette.

THE SUN, LONDON,

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
GUILDHA LG.

William Priseman was charged with committing the
following daring robbery
James Tilby, a shopman in the service of Mr. Thorns,
of 42, Ludgate-hill, goldsmith and jeweller, said, that
about half-past nine o'clock that morning he observed
the prisoner purposely place his shoulder against a large
i
square of plate glass and break t. Before he could get
round the counter he observed that both his bands were
through the window and a silver watch in each of them.
When he got outside he collared the prisoner, and
dragged him into the shop, and a terrible scuffle ensued,
which would have eventually resulted in the prisoner's
escape, had it not been for the arrival of the police. He
identified the property as being his master's.
James Ratcliff, 375, stated, that seeing a crowd about
Mr. Thorns's door, he entered the shop, and found Prise-
man struggling desperately with the last witness. He
immediately took him into custody, and during the
scuffle which ensued he got him down, and took the two
watches out of his hands; two rings were picked up and
brought into the shop by some other parties.
Edward Funnel], another constable, said that he went
to the assistance of the last officer, when the prisoner
struck him a violent blow and knocked his hat off, be-
sides tearing his clothes. At last they got him into the
street, and in the attempt to convey him to the station-
house another square of glass was broken.
Alderman:CorELAND asked the value of the glass and
other property.
Mr. Tilby said the value of the watches was 71.; the
two rings found outside the window, 10s. each; and the
broken square of glass 21.
The prisoner declined saying anything in his de-
fence ; and
Alderman COPELAND fully committed him to Newgate
for trial.

CLERKEIV WELL .
An unfortunate girl was placed at the bar before Mr.
Tyrwhitt, charged by police-constable 20 E division
with having assaulted him and rescued a prisoner.
The constable deposed that on Saturday night last he
saw a woman in the New-road behaving herself in a
most unbecoming manner, when he took her into cus-
tody. On their way to the station-house the prisoner
came up, interfered with him, scratched his face, and
caused the escape of the woman whom he had taken
into custody.
The prisoner (in tears) denied the charge, saying that
the policeman struck her on the ear, pulled out her ear-
ring, and tore her flesh.
Mr. TYRWHITT asked the constable whether it was
true that he tore her earring out of her ear?
The constable (hesitating)—l do not recollect.
Mr. TYNWHITT again asked him whether he pulled
her by the earring? The constable (in a low tone of
voice)—l might. I don't know whether I did or not.
She was in liquor.
The prisoner, still crying, persisted in saying that he
tore the earring from out of her ear.
Mr. TTRWHITT directed Mr. Nesbitt, one of the
ushers of the Court, to examine her ear, and ascertain if
the flesh had been torn.
He did so, and answered in the affirmative.
Mr. TTRWHITT said, he considered the prisoner had
suffered sufficient punishment, and he discharged her.
He wished he could have satisfactorily found how her
earring had been torn out.
She was then discharged.
LAMBETH.

A gentleman named Riddell, residing at 11, Park-
road, Stockwell, applied to Mr. Ballantine for his advice
and assistance in discovering his daughter, a girl of 12
years of age, who had disappeared on Saturday week. in
a very mysterious and extraordinary manner.
The applicant, who seemed dreadfully affected, stated,
that about midday on Saturday, the 20th inst., his little
girl, Anna Maria Riddell, who is in her 12th year, and
who was dressed at the time in a black cobourg frock,
silk scarf trimmed with crape, black silk drawn bonnet,
and cloth boots, left his house to take a walk, and from
that time to the present, though every effort had been
made to discover her no clue could be found as to what
had become of her ; her absence, he said, could not be
accounted for in any way, as she had been on the beat
terms with every person in the house, and on the day in
question had merely gone out for a short walk.
In reply to the Magistrate, the applicant said, he had
not only given the usual information of the loss of his
child to the police, but had called that day on the Com-
missioners in Scotland-yard ; he had also had advertise-
ments inserted in the public papers, and handbills circu-
lated with a description of the child, and offering a re-
ward of 51. to any one who would give such information
as would lead to her recovery.
Mr. BALLANTINE remarked, that he appeared to have
done everything that could be done in such a case, and
he did not know what further to suggest, otherwise he
should be most happy to do so.

The applicant thanked his Worship for the kindness
with which he had heard him, and left the Court.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.
(YESTERDAY.)
GROUP No. 3.—NORTH STAFFORDMIRE (DEVIA-
TION TO WILLINGTON).—Case and opposition closed, but
decision postponed.
GROUP No. 4.— BIRMINGHAM AND OXFORD JUNC-
TION.—The object of this Bill is toconfer additional powers
on the Great Western Company in reference to the above
line. The additional powers were to enable the Great
Western board to have a more extensive control over
the funds of the company than they already possessed.
The Bill also contained provisions for laying down the
broad gauge on the Birmingham and Oxford, and the
Birmingham, Dudley, and Wolverhampton lines. Case
opened and adjourned.

- GROUP No. S.—GREAT WESTERN.—The case of the
above company's branch was further proceeded with.
GROUP No. 6.— NEWPORT AND PONTYPOOL.—Cafe
further considered, and adjourned till Thursday week.
GROUP No. B.—This group simply met and adjourned.
GROUP No. 9.—NEWRY AND ENNIMILLEg.—The
Committee passed the preamble of the above company's
Bill for amending their Acts, and authorising arrange-
ments with other companies upon their consenting to
the introduction of a clause, binding them to make the
line from Newry to Goragh within 18 months.
GROUP No. 10.— DUNDEE AND PERTH.—The case
of the Dundee Junction Bill was further considered, and
opposition heard.
GROUP No. 12.—CALznowelr.—The case for the
Bill of the company to authorise the construction of a
branch across the Clyde, was opened, and evidence taken
in its favour.

GROUP No. 14. GLOUCESTER AND STONICZOIIIP
JUNCTlON.—Preamble passed and clauses agreed to.

ELECTION COMMITTEES.
DUBLIN.

The Dublin Election Committee commenced their la-
bours h
t e
yesterday
Committee, n
m ronie mn morning. There ar e tow ot pe return of A
e ti tions r efe rriedr.
Reynolds, and the other of the return of Mr. Grogan,
and praying for a voidance of the seat.
Mr. Sergeant Murphy, with whom was Mr. Norton,
appeared for the petition against Mr. Reynolds ; Mr.
Murphy, Q.C., for Mr. Grogan ; and Mr. Sergeant
Kinglake, with whom was Mr. Rowe, for Mr. Reynolds.
Mr. Sergeant KINGLAKE took a preliminary objection
to the recognizances, and after the point had been argued
the Committee decided that they were doubtful, and gave
the petitioners leave to amend.
Mr. Sergeant Munpny then proceeded to open the
case. The petition, ho said, contained two allegations,
—one that several votes were bad, and the other
that Mr. Reynolds did not possess the neces-
sary qualification at the same tine. The latter
charge he should reserve till the scrutiny case
had been disposed of, because it might so happen
that the scrutiny would attain the object of the peti-
tioner without their going into an invidious statement
relative to the Hon. Gentleman's affairs.—Adjourned.