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place. I believe he was teaching singing. She had been
living in Worcester, where she met Mr. Barker. They
lived after their marriage in Cheltenham, and at Brompton-
square in London. He was not a rich man, and was occa-
sionally in difficulties. He lives now, I believe, in Bromp-
ton-square. I last saw him performing at the Princess's
Theatre, London. He is a singer. I believe her family
were not agreeable to the marriage, at which none of them
were present. There were none present but myself, the
clergyman, and the clerk.
Mr. WIL&TELEY addressed the jury for the defendant. He
said it was now quite obvious that it was not by her husband,
a poor player, that the prosecution was maintained. She
had married a man much beneath her in rank, and who
clearly could not support her in the luxuries of a carriage
and four horses, in which it appeared she usually, and in
fact, always but on one occasion, travelled. It was alleged
in this indictment that the defendant had wickedly, wilfully,
and maliciously published a libel, with the intention to
injure Jane Barker, and to deprive her of her good name. It
was quite clear that her good name was lost long before
these alleged libels had been written. It was asserted that
under a recent Act of Parliament the defendant might
have pleaded that the charge was true, but this would
have availed him nothing, unless he could also have
pleaded that it was for the public benefit. Why had not
the prosecutrix taken a different course ? She had two
others open to her. An action might have been brought,
and then the truth alone of the libel would have been a de-
fence. An information might have been filed, but then to
obtain it the prosecutrix must have negatived on her oath
the charge against her. Why had not the prosecution called
Lord Fitzhardinge, as a witness, to prove that the intercourse
between him and the lady was of a pure and innocent cha-
racter? To show that he visited her, and dined with her,
twice a week, and remained with her till eleven or twelve at
night during the absence of her husband, to comfort and
console her, and to guide and instruct her in the paths of
morality and virtue? The defendant was, it had clearly
been proved, a most exemplary pious clergyman, who had
not only attended zealously to the spiritual wants of his own
parish, but had mainly been instrumental in building a new
church in his neighbourhood,,For -one season he, a married
man, with the charge of young men whom he was preparing
for the university, had endured the scandalous conduct of
his neighbour the prosecutrix, one calculated to corrupt
the morals of pupils, and disturb the comfort of his wife.
He found that she was about to return, and then that in
spite of the friendly, but perhaps injudicious admonitions
he had sent her, she actually had returned; he, no doubt
irritated by her conduct, and desirous at all risks to get
rid of such an intolerable nuisance as her residence within
three doors of his house, sent the letters in question, in-
tending to drive her away. He did not know the prose-
cutrix personally; he could have entertained no malice
against her; he, in fact, acting perhaps most injudiciously,
had merely wished to guard the morals of his servants and
pupils against the contaminating influence of the mode of life
of the prosecutrix, and to restore comfort to his wife. These
were the real facts. No malice could have existed; and he
(Mr Whateley) was sure that the jury would understand,
what is hopeless to expect such people as those who were the
instigators of this prosecution could understand, the high and
the pure feelings which caused a zealous clergyman, at all
hazards, to interfere, and abate any nuisance which threatened
to injure the morality of the neighbours, and more especially
to corrupt the morals of those young men who might be
under his care.
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE then summed up to the jury. His
Lordship said that the questions for their consideration
simply were whether the defendant had published the super-
scriptions in question, and whether they were libels? The
facts relied on by the Learned Counsel for the defendant
formed no excuse. No imaginary or fancied sense of duty,
no high-flown regard for the general moral conduct of
society, could justify even a clergyman in setting himself up
as a censor of his neighbours, and publishing anonymous
libels respecting them. His Lordship most fully and clearly
stated the law of libel and the evidence to the jury, who re-
tired, and in thirty-five minutes returned into Court, and
delivered a verdict of Guilty.
The defendant will have, if brought up, to appear in the
Court of Queen's Bench next term to receive sentence, and
may file affidavits of any facts he considers may induce that
Court to mitigate his punishment.

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.
OXFORD ClRCUlT.—Gloucester, Aug. 12
CIVIL COURT.—(Before Lord Chief Justice Wthrm and a
Special Jury.)
THE QUEEN AGAINST ROBINSON, CLERK.
This case, by which, as we stated, considerable interest
has been created through this county, and more especially
in Cheltenham, came on (as appointed) for trial this morn-
ing. From an early hour a great many persons crowded
into the town with the intention of being present, but several
must have been disappointed, as the court, crowded as it
was, could not contain them. The total absence of ladies on
the bench, the small number of women in court generally,
was highly creditable to the sense of propriety of the fair sex
in this county.
Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, Mr. Alexander, Q.C., and Mr.
Greaves appeared for the prosecution ; the defendant's case
was conducted by Mr, Whateley, Q.C., Mr. Tyrrwhitt, and
Mr. J. G. P. Smith.
Mr. GREAVES opened the indictment, and stated that . it
was presented against the defendant for a libel on the cha-
racter of Mrs. Barker, the prosecutrix, contained in the
superscriptions of two letters; and that to this indictment
the defendant had pleaded "Not guilty."
Mr. Sergeant TALFOURD opened the case, and stated that
the defendant, the Rev. Disney Robinson, was a clergyman
of the Church of England, who had borne an excellent and
irreproachable character, which he had never forfeited ex-
cept in this one transaction. The prosecutrix was a married
lady, of a most respectable family, the wife of a member of
the musical profession, and the mother of three children. She
had during the autumn of 1844 lived at No. 2, Pittville-
parade, in Cheltenham, where Mr. Barker had been with her ;
but some unfortunate differences having arisen between
them, they separated, and she went to Acton-hall, near
Duraley, intending to reside in Cheltenham again with her
children, whom her husband had left in her charge, and their
governess. Before she arrived there from Acton-hall, she
received two anonymous letters, which he (the Learned Ser-
geant) would read, as notice to produce them had been given
by the defendant, though they were not the subject of the
present indictment. These letters would be proved to be
written by the defendant, and the intention was to induce
Mrs. Barker not to return to Cheltenham. It was impos-
sible to conceive a reason why a man in the defendant's po-
sition should scruple to avow what he did not scruple to
write. He was no way connected with Cheltenham, except
as residing there for health or amusement, and not possessing
any spiritual power. The first of these letters was not dated,
but bore the post-mark of the 12th of October, 1845. It was
directed to Mrs. Barker, and its contents were what the jury
would now hear :
" Madam,—lt is rumoured that you purpose residing in
Cheltenham during the ensuing winter. It is thought that
after what occurred last year this outrage on common de-
cency would not be repeated. Allow me to urge the re-
consideration of this step. I know that means will be taken
to cause reflection, should you come after this friendly
warning.—l am, yours faithfully, W. P."
These were not the initials of the defendant, and therefore
the letter might, like its successor, be considered anonymous.
On the 24th of the same month a second letter was received
by the prosecutrix, in these words :
" Madam,—l know not what effect my former friendly
warning and communication may have had, but I deem it
better to repeat it, and to beg that you will reconsider your
intention of coming to reside in Cheltenham. Let the me-
mory of your departed father, and regard for your brother,
both ministers of the Holy Gospel, have some weight with
you. I hope you will receive in kindness the admonitions
of one personally unknown, but disposed in a friendly manner
towards you. W. P."
Mrs. Barker, purposing to reside quietly in Cheltenham,
and neither to disturb the morals nor the public peace of
the town, did not think it necessary to attend to these letters,
and accordingly went to her old house, at No. 2, Pittville-
parade, on the 3d of November, 1845. Soon after the sth
of the same month she received the letter the superscription
of which has the first libel. It was addressed, " Mrs.
Barker, under the protection of Lord Fitzhardinge," which
words were underscored. In this envelope some religious
tracts only were contained, On the 11th of November the
writer returned to the charge, and sent another letter, also
containing nothing but tracts, the address of which was the
second libel complained of. This letter was directed to "Mrs.
Barker, Sabbath-breaker and adulteress." These letters had
both passed through the post, and the latter was not pre-
paid, in order, no doubt, that the attention of all those
through whose hands it passed, both in the post-office and
Mrs. Barker's house, might be directed to the address upon
it. Inquiries were now made, the lady feeling she could not
quietly live in Cheltenham or any other town if such conduct
were permitted, which resulted in its turning out that the de-
fendant was the writer of all the four letters. These letters
had certainly not a tendency to induce a breach of the peace
as far as the lady was concerned, but most certainly would
have provoked it if she had had any male friend with her.
In this proceeding, if the defendant had meant to rely on the
truth of his statement, he should have pleaded it, as he
might now by a recent statute, and prove that his publica-
tion of it was for the public benefit. He (Mr. Sergeant Tel-
fourd) should not call Mrs. Barker before the Court, be-
cause he thought no such precedent should be established as
that any man had a right, by his own wrongful act, to call
on any one to come and deny the offence he chose to allege
the prosecutor had committed. There was no duty imposed
on the lady on whom these insults were heaped to present
herself at the call of the defendant and invite any scrutiny.
No doubt it would be alleged that the defendant was actu-
ated by good motives in taking the course he did. It was,
however, impossible to conceive what motive could justify
his indulging in such detraction. If he had even believed
the reports respecting the conduct of the prosecutrix, and
the rumours of a guilty connexion between ner ana Lord
Fitzhardinge which might have been current in Chelten-
ham—a town the business of which was pleasure, and where,
therefore, persons were accustomed to pry into matters which
did not concern them—this was not the course which, as
a Christian minister, he should have adopted. If he had
possessed any of the spirit of Knox, or of those heroic
martyrs who had at their own risk and peril denounced
" spiritual iniquity in high places," it was not by anonymous
libels sent through the post-office he would have remon-
strated. He would and ought, not to have gone to her, but
to Berkeley Castle, to Lord Fitzhardinge—not to a defence-
less woman, but to the man ; for the crime which, though
society treated it lightly as regarded the man, and most se-
verely as respected the woman, was, in the eyes of God,
equally guilty in both. Why had he not followed in the
same course as the Great Author of our faith had, who said
to the woman taken in adultery, " Neither do I condemn
thee," when the law of the land, as well as that of
Christianity, would not allow us to erect ourselves as
amateur judges, as we had no means of examining wit-
nesses, and to become at once judge, witness, and exe-
cutioners? Against such a self. created tribunal, which the
defendant, influenced no doubt by some soeiety in which he
had moved to forget the Christian life he had previously led
when vicar of Woolley, in Yorkshire, had constituted, the
prosecutrix now claimed protection from the jury. They
would, however, in this case have only to consider whether
the superscriptions were libels, and whether they were, as he
(the Learned Sergeant) would prove, in the handwriting of the
defendant.
The following witnesses were then called and examined :
William Dyke examined—l am a letter-carrier at Chel-
tenham. It is my duty to deliver letters in Pitville-parade.
I know the prosecutrix ; she lived in Pittville-parade, both
in November last and the year before. I delivered on No-
vember the 4th this letter (the letter constituting the first
libel). I delivered on the 12th of the same month this un-
paid letter, for which I received postage (this was the letter
directed to " Mrs. Barker, adultress."). Mr. Robinson lived
at N 0.5, in Pittville-parade.
Cross-examined—Mr. Robinson took pupils, who resided
in his house. They were young gentlemen. It is two years
since I recollect Mrs. Barker living there. She came about
the end of October. I delivered letters in the morning
and evening. I do not know Lord Fitzhardinge. I know
his livery. I never saw his horses or servants at Mrs.
Barker's door.
At this stage of the cross-examination a legal discussion
arose as to the right of the Learned Counsel for the defendant
to inquire whether the rumours alluded to actually were cur-
rent in Cheltenham. _ _

LAUNCH C •F THE HADDINGTON.
The enterprising and extensive firm of Messrs.
Thomas Vernon. and Co., raunched, on Saturday last,
from their new 7 and at the south end of the town, a
very fine iron s team-ship, called " The Haddington,"
built for the Pe ni nsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
Company, beh ig the fourth iron vessel launched from
this yard since th e removal of the firm from the north
shore about tv ro > /ears ago.
The dimens font j of this noble vessel are as follow :
Length betwe en perpendiculars 121 feet.
Length over sill
Breadth of be: am 35 feet.
Depth of engine-room 2l feet.
Tonnage, old measurement... 1,303 18-94ths.
new- measurement, about 2,000 tons.
She is to be barge te-rigged, and will be propelled with
paddles ; her env ines are in the direct acting principle,
of 450-horse poi fer, by Messrs, Bury, Curtis, and Ken-
nedy.

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At an early JlO ur in the morning the Haddington was
thronged with a, number of the workmen, and the yard
was crowded with spectators.; a great number of ladies
were also actor amodated on a stage erected immediately
in front of the bows fa the vessel. At about a quarter
to eleven o'clot At the last support was knocked away,
and the huge I nbrie rested firmly upon the ways, though
her towering ?nigh. t gave to her such a toppling appear-
ance that some s ght fears were entertained amongst
the uninitiated le st she should come down on her side.
The word to remove the daggers was given, and in a
moment the yeEsel glided smoothly and swiftly away to
her destined element, the baptismal ceremony of break-
ing a bot.,:le of wine across her cutwater being performed
in the 'most graceful manner by Miss Curtis, the accom-
plished daughter of one of the firm. The Haddington
made her plunge stern foremost, in gallant style, amidst
the most enthusite tic cheers and amiable good wishes of
the persons assent bled.
We are happy to say that no accident beyond the loss
of a fishing boat. 'occurred to mar the rejoicings on the
occasion, and thia happened as follows :—the way of the
vessel was so gptat, and she floated so lightly on the
water, that she went out a considerable distance into the
river, and unfortunately came into contact with the boat,
in which were two men, who were unable to avoid the
collision. in consequence of having a net down at the
time. The 'boat, though partially swamped, was held
up by the rudder of the Haddington for a short time,
during which a rope was thrown down and laid hold of
by one of the men, who was at once drawn up in safety.
The boat then disappeared, but happily the other man,
being a swimmer, was enabled to sustain himself until
drawn into the Haddington, through one of her port-
holes. The vessel was shortly afterwards taken in tow
by a steam tug-boat, and was soon safely moored in one
of the adjacent docks.
After the launch, upwards of three hundred ladies
and gentlemen were entertained at luncheon in the
mould-room, which was tastefully fitted up for the occa-
sion, being lined throughout with national flags and
evergreens. The repast was provided by Messrs. Fisk
and Son, and was of the most sumptuous description.
Mr. Vernon, senior, presided. The usual loyal toasts
were given and pledged with the heartiest applause, and
the healths of the various individuals connected with

AN INDUCEMENT to VISIT CREMORNE
GARDENS, CHELSEA.
The Gentlemen of London are most respectfully informed that the
whole of the interior of the tavern arrangements at Cremorne are
now placed by Mr. Ellis under the able direction of Mr. CHARLES
DAMS, so many years with Mr. Simpson, at the Albion, opposite
Drury-lane 'Theatre, and late of the North and South American
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PARK PLACE, near WICKHAM, HANTS,
about four miles from the Fareham and Botley Station, on
the Southampton Railroad.
This most desirable RESIDENCE is to be LET UNFURNISHED
for a term of years with immediate possession. Ten Acres of Pas-
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the oldest established Commercial House in Doncaster.
To be Let, in consequence of the death of the late occupier, with
immediate possession, and before the ensuing Races, at a considerably
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All that well accustomed and old-established Commercial Inn and
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to the proposed Station of the London and York Railway, with good
Cellarage, extensive Stabling, Loose Boxes, good Lock-up Carriage
House, Corn Chambers, &c., two entire yards, and other suitable
conveniences. As a Commercial and Market House, it is one of the
best and most respectable in the town, and in connexion therewith a
lucrative Wholesale Business in Wine and Spirits has been carried on
for many years to a considerable extent. The Furniture and certain
Fixtures to be taken at a valuation, and the whole, or any part of
the Wine and Spirits.
Application to be made to Mrs. Wiglesworth on the premises.
Doncaster, August 12, 1846,

OXFORD, WITNEY, CHELTENHAM, and
GLOUCESTER INDEPENDENT RAILWAY COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given, that a GENERAL MEETING of the
SHAREHOLDERS and SCRIPHOLDERS of this COMPANYwiII be
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considering a proposal to be made for uniting this Company with the
proposed Loudon, Oxford, and Cheltenham Railway Company, upon
certain terms and conditions which will be stated to the meeting ;
and in case the said terms and conditions shall be approved and ac-
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proper parties to unite this Company with the proposed London,
Oxford, and Cheltenham Railway Company, and to wind up the
affairs of the Oxford, Witney, Cheltenham, and Gloucester Inde-
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Parties will be required to produce their Scrip on entering the

the firm were also enthusiastically drunk. The com-
pany, which was composed of the elite of our merchants,
with their ladies and daughters, were entertained for a
considerable time with remarks very appropriate to the
occasion from Mr. S. Holme, Mr. Curtis, Dr. Tatter-
shall, and other gentlemen, and separated, highly de-
lighted with the morning's diversion, a little before one
o'clock.

Messrs. Vernon and Co. have now on the stocks, in a
forward state, two other iron steamers, the one being in-
tended to ply between this port and Cork, and which, it
is expected, will turn out to be the fastest vessel yet
built, and the other is to go to Bombay.

room.
Dated the 7th day of August, 1846.
J. DUKE, Chairman,
JOHN MENZIES, Secretary.
Offices of the Company, 58, Gracechurch-street, London.
N.B. The Chairman will receive the Scrip of any Shareholder who
cannot conveniently attend.

WESTERN CI RC Ul T.-11' ells, August 11.
(Before Mr. Justice ERLE. )
Alfred Green was indicted fur maliciously setting fire to a
stack of hay, the property of Nathaniel Hodder, at Frome
Selwood.
Mr. Bayley was counsel for the prosecution; and Mr. Ed-
wards for the prisoner.
The only evidence that really affected the prisoner was
this, that two days after the stack had been burned the pri-
soner, a lad only seventeen years of age, met :a constable in
the town of Frame, and told him he wanted to speak to him
concerning the rick that was burned. The constable asked
him if he had any information to give? The prisoner an-
swered, " A little." The constable said to him, " I sup-
pose you are aware there is a reward offered ?" The pri-
soner said, " It was a bad job, but no one would ever have
it, for he had done it." The constable said, " What could
induce you to commit such an act ?" He said, it was
through a disturbance he had had with his friends on the
Saturday night; he wished to get transported and to leave
the country ; he had done it with a lucifer match—he had
two in his pocket—with one he had set the rick on fire, and
the other he had thrown away; and he had twice thought
on the Sunday of giving himself up. The boy had always
been considered a good boy.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty, but recommended
him to mercy on account of his youth and his previous good
character.
➢ir. Justice ERLE then sentenced the prisoner to be im-
prisoned for six months, with hard labour.
Louisa Harvey and William Brown were indicted for
stealing several silver spoons and other articles, the pro-
perty of Joseph Hoddinott, and burglariously breaking out
of the house.
Mr. Prideaux was counsel for the prosecution, and Mr.
Edwards and Mr. Salmon defended the prisoners.
This was a sad case of profligacy. The female prisoner
was a very pretty, delicate-looking girl, only fourteen years
of age. She was the granddaughter of the prosecutor, who
was in too infirm a state to attend at the assizes, and had
been brought up by him. On Saturday evening, the Bth of
April, the house of the prosecutor was locked up, and the
next morning it was discovered that six silver spoons had
been taken out of the cupboard of the parlour. It was
proved that on that evening the prisoners, together with a
girl named Caroline Smith and a man named Daniels, were
at a public-house called the Pineapple, which was in the
neighbourhood of the prosecutor's house. The two pri-
soners went out about eight o'clock, and returned there
again about half- past ten o'clock the same night. Harvey
and Smith had been sleeping at that public-house for two
or three nights, but on that evening the landlady said she
would not allow them to remain there that night. Daniels
then went away, and shortly afterwards the two prisoners
and Smith followed together. About five o'clock the next
morning Harvey and Smith called at the house of Mary
Bishop, who lived at Frame. She got up and let them
in, and they remained there a good part of the day.
This part of the case was established beyond any
doubt, but the whole of the evidence to connect the pri-
soners with the robbery was given by the woman, Caroline
Smith, who gave the following extraordinary account :—" I
was in service at Frome. I was about to leave my place,
and had another place to go to, in Bath. I did not know
the prisoner, but one day she called upon me and made her-
self known to me. She asked me to go with her to Taunton
assizes. I consented to go with her. I had upwards of 3/.
and Harvey had 1/. We went by cart to Bath, and from
thence by railway to Taunton. We went to a public-house
and took beds. I slept with the woman servant, and
Harvey slept with the landlady's daughter. We accidentally
saw John Daniels at Taunton. I had known him for
twelve months. I had not passed as his wife. William
Brown, who was a stranger to us, came into our room.
Daniels frequently came, but he did not sleep with me. We
stayed at Taunton about a fortnight. We then all four started
for Frome. We walked all the way—forty miles. We were a
day and night doing it. Harvey and I went to the Pine-
apple public-house. On the night in question I recollect
the two prisoners going out of the Pineapple, at eight
o'clock. They returned again about half-past ten. As the
landlady would not allow us to sleep there that night, we
left the house. Daniels left us. The three then walked
about during the night. Brown said, 'The steam is up,
and I must be off.' Harvey said, I'm afraid the spoons
will break the glasses of the spectacles.' Brown then pulled
some spoons out of his pocket. He asked Harvey if she
would meet him in the morning, and she promised to do so.
She said to him, Mind, Brown, I shall expect a pair of
boots out of the money the spoons fetch.' Brown then
went away. Soon afterwards she told me she had been to
her grandfather's house that night. The door was open, she
pulled off her boots, and went through the house. Her uncle
was there paying some rent. She waited till the servant
went to bed. She then went to the parlour cupboard, ex-
pecting to find some money, but there was not any. She
took the spoons. She then went to the door and opened it,
and called Brown, who was standing outside. He came in,
and she asked him to put the spoons in his pocket, which he
did. She then gave him some bread and cheese, and took
some herself, and then they went away and returned to the
Pineapple. After she had told me this I took her to Mary
Bishop's. After Brown was in custody, he said he had been
led into a pretty scrape through two b—s. Harvey had
gone into the house, and had brought out the spoons and
given them to him."
For the defence, it was urged upon the jury that the whole
case rested upon the evidence of the woman Smith, and that
it was impossible they could believe her.
Witnesses were called who gave Brown a good character,
and it was stated, with regard to Harvey, that she had been
living with her grandfather and had conducted herself well
until just before the Taunton assizes.
Mr. Justice ERLE, in summing up, told the jury that there
was no evidence upon which they could convict the pri-
soner, except that of the woman Smith; therefore the whole
question was whether they could place any credit in her
testimony.
The jury, after a very short consultation, returned a ver-
dict of Not Guilty.
Thomas Collard was indicted for cutting and wounding
Thomas Burston, with intent to kill and murder him, or to
do him some grievous bodily harm.
Mr. Salmon conducted the case for the prosecution.
Collard and Burston were inmates of the Wellington union-
workhouse. On the 18th of April Burston asked the prisoner
to give him up a steel which belonged to him, but he refused
to give it up. Burston then took the prisoner by the collar,
and gave him a good shake. The prisoner then drew a
knife from his pocket ; another man, who was standing by,
had a stick, which Burston took from him, and gave the
prisoner a couple of cracks below the knee, Burston went
indoors, but returned again, and met the prisoner at the door
still holding the knife. Burston begged him to put it up,
but he said he would not, as he would try to do for him ;
and then he commenced an attack upon him with the knife,
and inflicted several wounds on his arms, head, and shoulder.
The knife was a dinner knife, which ail the paupers carried
with them. The prisoner was nearly 80 years of age.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty with intent to do
grievous bodily harm.

FLINT and STEEL, 311, HIGH HOLBORN,
corner of Chancery-lane, importers and manufacturers, have
consigned to them monthly from Gerville's, and other celebrated
manufacturers in Paris and Brussels, the best WELLINGTON
BOOTS, of the finest Bordeaux Calf, which they offer at 11. Is. per
pair; the price of the same quality at Gerville's is 26 francs, and
there are houses in London, both French and English, selling the
same quality at 1/. 10s. per pair. French Wellington Boots, of the
best patent leather. 11. Bs. per pair. Best French Polish, Is. and
2s. 6d. the bottle.

LAUNCH OF A SPLENDID IRON
" LINE-SHIP" WITH AUXILIARY POWER.
On Tuesday afternoon, about half-past one o'clock,
there was launched from the building-yard of Messrs.
James Hodgson and Co., south end of the Brunswick
Dock, a large and beautiful iron ship " The Sarah
Sands,"—named after the lady of Thomas Sands, Esq ,
one of the owners, intended to run as a regular " liner,"
between this port and New York, and with a steam-
worked screw propeller as an auxiliary to her sails. The
day was fine, and the concourse of spectators was very
great and of high respectability, including many of the
" merchant princes" of our town and their fair wives,
dau;hters, and relatives. There were various stages
and stands erected for their accommodation around the
ship, so as to afford a good view of the launch.
The ship is of very fine model, built from drawings by
our talented townsman, Mr. John Grantham, and ap-
pears as if she would turn out " a regular clipper."
The following are her dimensions :
Length of keel
Ditto over figure-head and taffrail 220
Beam
Depth of hold 29 6 inches.
Tonnage, old measurement ...about 1,000 tons.
Ditto, new ditto ••• 1,350 ditto.
She is clencher-built, and double-rivetted throughout,
the strongest system in iron ship-building, When
loaded, she will draw about 18 feet of water, and,
though of beautiful form, will carry, in addition to her
required 'fuel, about 1,000 tons of goods. Her after-
cabins wil comfortably accommodate 60 passengers, and
there is ample room for second and third class voyagers.
The screw will be turned by a double condensing en-
gine, of 200 horse-power, working directly upon the
shaft, on the principle patented by Mr. Grantham. The
diameter of the screw is 14 feet, and is on the principle
patented by Mr. Woodcroft, of Manchester. The en-
gines and boilers are all some feet below the load
water line, and, in place of causing top-heaviness, will
serve as ballast.
Captain W. C. Thompson, formerly of the Stephen
Whitney line, is part owner, and will command her.
Her rig will be peculiar. She will, from her great
length, have four masts, the two in the middle square-
rigged, (with yards,) and the two at the extremities
with fore-and-aft-sails. The vessel is divided into six
compartments, by five water-tight bulk-heads, giving
great safety in case of collision at sea, or of stranding.
The :ship has a fine fiddle-head; with delicately carved
floriated on the trail boards.
The launch was beautiful. The vessel, on being re-
leased by the daggers being struck down, glided beauti-
fully down the ways; but, as if impatient of her prolonged
restraint, before her whole bulk reached the water, she
kicked out the fore part of her cradle, as if she fancied
she would have rocking enough on the ocean hereafter.
She scraped the top of the river wall with her fore foot,
but so slightly, that no damage resulted. The cheers,
on her floating offend darting towards the Cheshire side,
were loud and enthusiastic. Her name was given by
Miss Sands, the accomplished daughter of the principal
owner, and the young lady performed the ceremony in
the most spirited manner. We noticed present, on the
platform near Mr. Sands, Dr. Tattershall, Messrs. James
Tyrer, W. Jevons, Joshua Edwards, W. Drury, Kerr,
Mould, Foster, Moulds, Prestman, and many others of
our mercantile townsmen, whom we could not distinguish
in the crowd.
Immediately after the launch, which took place at
about half past one o'clock, the invited company, to the
number of upwards of 400 ladies and gentleman, sat
down to a substantial and superb dejeun: r in the mould-
room of Messrs. Hodgson's establishment. The apart-
ment, which is of great size, was ceiled and completely
lined with British and American flags—even the
windows on all sides covered by them, as with fancy
gauze curtains. There were ten tables across the nom,
and one long table uniting them on the east side, at
which the Chairman, Mr. Sands, sat, with his more im-
mediate relatives and friends near him. The appearance
of this temporary banquet-room was truly s lendid ;
and Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo, who provided the re-
past, did himself quite as much honour as at the dejeuner
given to Prince Albert He excelled all his former
doings in this way, if we may so speak. The viands
were excellent, and the wines of the best quality. In
the confectionary line he exhibited his usual taste and
tact ; there being amongst them pyramids of sweet
things, surmounted by beautiful flags of pastry, banners
of silk, with gold fringes, emblazoned or representing
the national colours of England and America. All of
these were minute and beautiful. On several of these
little emblems were inscribed " The Sarah Sands."
After the repast, which all seemed to enjoy,
Mr. SANDS successively gave the usual loyal toasts,
which were drunk with enthusiasm. He afterwards
proposed the health of our worthy diocesan, " The
Bishop of Chester," which was received with equal good
feeling.
Dr. TATTERSHALL having been alluded to in con-
nexion with the toast, said he knew it did not apply to
one individual, but to the whole body of the clergy, and
he felt the compliment the more highly on this account.
He had reason highly to esteem the Bishop under whom
he officiated as an excellent man and a Christian. With-
out religion they could have no sound morality ; and
without morality no nation could enjoy true prosperity.
He concluded a feeling address by proposing " the
health of the lady after whom the vessel had been
named."
The CHAIRMAN called upon his eldest son to reply,
which he did in brief, appropriate, and feeling terms.
The CHAIRMAN, in a neat address, complimentary to
the brotherly feeling towards the " old country," evinced
by Brother Jonathan, proposed "The health of the Pre-
sident of the United States," which, as were the other
toasts, was received with three-times-three hearty cheers.
Mr. OGDEN replied.
A gentleman, whose name we did not ascertain, after
some remarks on the progress of steam navigation, steam
power, &c. (in which he instanced the possibility of the
Queen shortly visiting, on a pleasure trip, her brother
potentate, the Emperor of China!) proposed success to
" The Sarah Sands," and all connected with her.
Mr. SANDS returned thanks in feeling terms; and
after stating that Captain Thompson, who was to com-
mand her, was a gentleman of great nautical experience,
and he doubted not would do justice to the ship, pro-
posed Captain Thompson's health, which was of course
drunk with repeated cheers.
Captain THOMPSON returned thanks.
The health of Mr. Grantham, the architect of the
ship; of Messrs. Hodgson, the builders; and others,
were received with equal enthusiasm; but we have to
regret that there was a difficulty, from the crowded state
of the room, in hearing much thatyas said, so that we
cannot report it,

FLINT and STEEL, importers and manufactu-
rers, have a large STOCK of BOOTS for SPORTSMEN, con-
sisting of stout enamelled leather and cow-hide, which approach as
near to waterproof as any that can be made. Also, Hunting Boots,
Antigropelos, and stout Drab Cloth Boots, lined throughout with
leather.-311, HIGH HOLBORN, corner of Chancery-lane.

THE MOORS.-GROUSE SHOOTING. - It
has been the frequent suggestion of several Gentlemen, con-
stant patrons, that a SHOOTING JACKET and VEST, made of the
same kind of Llama Cloth as used by them in the Registered Paletot,
but in colours more suitable for the purpose, would give much
satisfaction ; such have been prepared ; and the Jacket and Vest
together will weigh but 16 ounces. There will also be a variety in
thicker substances, but, for the extreme heat anticipated on the
moors this season, those described will be found a perfect luxury in
comparison with others. They will also be found very useful as a
Fishing Coat, and other such purposes ; but it is necessary to observe
that they can only be had In London, of 11. J. and D. NICOLL, at
22, Cornhill, and the chief warehouse, 114, Regent-street.
- -

HOT WEATHER.—TRAVELLING.—SEA-
SIDE.—The REGISTEED PALETOT in London, only at
22, Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange; and the chief Llama
Cloth Warehouse, 114, Regent-street. Do not be deceived by a
similarity of name, placed in the windows of a few petty shops in the
neighbourhood of the Patentees. Each Paletot is stamped " H. J. and
D. NICOLL, 114, Regent-street."

QHEFFIELD PLATE for the DINNER
TABLE.—lhe Catalogue of Prices, with Drawings of Silver
Plated Dish Covers, Vege;:able er Curry Dishes, and other requisites
for the dinner table, is published, and may be had gratis, or will
be sent, postage free, to any part of Great Britain, Ireland, or the
colonies.
T. COX SAVORY and Co., 47, Comlaill, London, seven doors
from Gracechurch-street.

His LORDSHIP said, that the existence of rumours could
not now be any element in the decision of the Court, what-
ever their effect when the defendant came up to receive
judgment might be. He, however, would take a note of the
question.
Cross-examination continued—l know Mr. Robinson is a
married man. I delivered the first letter to a servant of Mrs.
Barker's, named Elizabeth Malloy. I have heard of the
Female Refuge, but I do not know that Mr. Robinson took
very great interest in forwarding it. I never delivered any
letter for Mr. Barker.
Elizabeth Mulloy—l lived as cook at No. 2, Pitville-
parade. I remember that in November last Mrs. Barker
came to live there. I received some letters delivered by the
last witness. (This witness identified 'the two letters.) I
delivered both letters to Mrs. Barker, by the last of which
she was very much affected.
Cross-examined—l lived with her in November, 1844.
She came at the beginning of November, and left in April.
Lord Fitzhardinge used to call sometimes. He sometimes
dined once, sometimes twice a week. He stayed till about
eleven or twelve o'clock at night. They dined alone to-
gether. Lord Fitzhardinge lived at German-cottage, in
Cheltenham, which is about ten inutes walk from Pitville-
parade. I never saw her go out with Lord Fitzhardinge.
When she rode out there was a servant with her. I do not
know whether it was Lord Fitzhardinge's livery. The
groom's name is Pick. I do not know that she ever went in
Lord Fitzhardinge's carriage. I do not recollect that I ever
said she constantly went out in Lord Fitzhardinge's carriage.
I do not know Lord Fitzhardinge's horses. He came once
in his own carriage. She went always but once with four
horses when she travelled. When she left Pitville-parade I
believe she went to Acton-hall. I was never there. I have
heard from the prosecutrix that it was Lord Fitzhardinge's.
When Lord Fitzhardinge dined at Mrs. Barker's his servant
waited. She had no man-servant. I have seen Lord Fitz-
hardinge riding, but not Pick after him. He had servants
after him when he came from hunting, He had his
red
coat
on when he used to call.
Re-examined—When she first went to live there, Mr.
George Barker, her husband, was there for a week. I was
put in by the agent. I have been subpoenaed by the de-
fendant's attorney. I was for some time examined by him.
examined
-dieafenindant, who resided there
in ky'roerdkesrnicirieiumbl an attorney in Wakefield,
about four or five years since. He was in orders then. I
have had correspondence with him. I am well acquainted
with his writing. (The letters were put in the witness's
hands.) I believe confidently, that all of these letters and
addresses are in Mr. Robinsons handwriting.
Cross-examined—I knew the defendant in Woolley Par-
sonage. I do not know be ever dated W. P., nor that he
referred to such initials in an advertisement. He had bad
health. I heard that he had hemorrhage in the lungs. He
is a gentleman of considerable attainments. While in my
neighbourhood he was mainly instrumental in getting a
church built there. The letters are not written in a dis-
guised hand.
The Rev. Henry Dawson examined—l am a clergyman of
the Established Church, living at Wakefield. Defendant
lived at Woolley, seven miles from "Wakefield. I am vet-
well acquainted with his writing. (This witness also ident
fled the handwriting.)
Cross-examined—Defendant has always been exemplary
in the discharge of his duties in his parish. He was obliged
from his health to give up duty, in consequence of rupture of
published a few sermons
aanbdiwdothveersslie
lun
Mr. am the town clerk of Worcester. I was tlaine
works.gs. He has
pre-
sent at the marriage of Mrs. Barker.
Cross-examined—Mr. Barker was not horse-whipped on
coining out of church. No occurrence of the kind wok

ENLARGEMENT OF SMITHFIELD MARKET.—A fur-
ther enlargement of Smithfield market is about to take place,
in consequence of its area not being sufficiently capacious for
the accommodation of the numerous beasts, &c., brought on
a market day. For this purpose it is intended to remove
about twenty houses, which will give an additional space of
nearly an acre of ground. The enlargement will take place
at the north side, near Charterhouse-lane.
The Marquis of Anglesey had an interview with Lord
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Mr. WHITT; of the Journal-office, replied to the
toast of " The Press," which was proposed by the
Chairman in a most complimentary manner. lie con-
cluded by proposing "The Lancashire Witches."
• In the course of the proceedings, Mr. BLAIN expressed
his opinions on steam navigation, and the progress of
commercial and nautical science, in.a manner highly gra-
tifying to all present.
We understand the firm of J. Hodgson and Co. built
the first iron ship to trade between this port and China,
and the East. They are also the builders of the first
iron steamer to connect Liverpool with the continent of
South America, and likewise the first iron screw steamer
that has ascended the River Plate. The Sarah Sands is
the first liner that has been built in Liverpool for a con-
siderable time, and, being of iron, we have reason to hope
that Liverpool will have in time a fair share of Ameri-
can building trade.—Liverpool Courier.

MUSICAL GOSSIP.
PARIS.—The Prince Poniatowsky is writing an opera
for the Acadimie Royale. A new ballet, called Betty,
with a new Italian dancer, Mdlle. Fuoco, has been pro-
duced with moderate success. The clacqueurs are
furious about Mdlle Fuoco, but the feuilletonistes are at
variance. Theophile Gaunier is very warm, Jules Janin
very cold about the matter. It appears, from what we
can gather, that Mdlle. Fuoco is pretty, agile, and
strong, but that her style of dancing wants variety. An•
coni, a new basso much talked of, will, it is said, make
his appearance, with Madame Stolz and Gardoni, in the
new opera of Rossini.

VlENNA.—Balfe's opera of the Bohemian Girl was
produced here on the 24th of July. The overture was
encored, as were also the cavatina of the tenor in the first
act, the duet between the tenor and bass, Arline's
romance, the quartet, the air of the tenor, the trio, and
the last rondo of the prima donna. In all, seven pieces
were encored—nearly the whole opera. This success
amongst the phlegmatic Viennese, who, unlike the
Italians, aro most difficult to excite, is unparalleled.
NAPLES.—Bazzini, the violinist, is creating a great
sensation at the Teatro del Fondo, where he has given
three concerts.

SEVILLE.—Moriani has been playing here—Lucia
and Lucrezia, as usual, were the operas. One would
imagine that he knew no others.

BOLOGNA.—The news of the political amnesty ac-
corded by the new Pope arrived at Bologna in the after-
noon of the 21st of July. To celebrate this act of
clemency, the members of the Philharmonic Society
organised a concert a rinTrovisite, which took place the
same night in the grand ptazza. .Rossini hastily adapted
a hymn of thanks, improvised by a Bolognese poet, to
the music of the final chorus of La Donna del Lago,
which was afterwards sung by the whole populace that
crowded the piazza.
VICENZA. Verdi's Attila has been attended with
some success, according to the papers. The singers
were La Barbieri Nini, La Colzari, Varesi, and BouchiS,
Louisa Fitzjames is the dancer here in vogue, and pleases
in Girdle.

MILAN.—As soon as Perrot arrives, his clever ballet
of Catarina will be prepared at the Scala. Lucie
Gratin will represent the heroine.
According to La France Musicale, Rossini is
engaged in writing his own memoirs, which are
to be positively published in the winter. The poet
Diery will correct the proofs. Great consternation is
expressed at the menace of this book, from certain per-
sons who have reason to think they shall be exposed to
the satirical severity for which the " Swan of Pesare "
is famous.—Musical World.

WESTMINSTER B RIDGE.
The piers of the bridge were built on caissons without
bearing piles under them. The bed of the river for a consi-
derable depth under the caissons is loose gravel. The f.mist-
ing foundations were designed and calculated for much
smaller piers with a light wooden superstructure for a bridge.
The third pier from the centre began to sink, so that two
arches lost their circular figure, and some of their peincipal
stones fell into the water, before the bridge was finished.
The quality of the masonry is bad, and the supers ructure
never can be made a very solid and secure work. In the
course of ninety years however the fabric had comparatively
consolidated. The removal of old London-bridge again dis-
turbed its repose. Between 1823 and 1835 the river fifty
feet below Westminster-bridge had deepened its chan-
nel six or seven feet by its own action. To a certain
extent, the same operation had been in progress under
the bridge, and the piers being thus deprived of their
liberal support, again became unsteady. In 1844, the 17-
feet east pier had gone down nine inches, and was three
inches off the perpendicular. Between the 7th May, 1845,
and the 19th May, 1846, this pier sunk 1:4 inches; and the
16-feet east pier about 1% inch. In the beginning of July,
the 17-feet pier was found to have sunk 2-10ths of an inch
additional; and the 16-feet pier 1-10th. The continued
sinking of the two piers has affected the stones of the 72-
feet arch which rests upon them ; an open joint is percep-
tible in the soffits, and one of the south-face stones has
dropped down about half an inch. The palliatives recom-
mended by various distinguished engineers are all objection-
able; one would cost 120,000/. ; another would obstruct the na-
vigation; and even were they carried into effect, none of the
proposers will guarantee the stability of the bridge. Ia
addition to its insecurity the bridge is very inconvenient.
Its inclination is greater than that of any bridge over a tidal
river in England; for 50 yards at each end it is one in 1411,
and about lin 33 for the remainder. The surface of the road
is five steps below the footpaths on both acclivities ; and near
the ends of the bridge the carriage-way is only 22 feet. Sir
James 11‘Adam stated, in 1844, that 6,600,000 horses passed
Charing-cross annually, and of that thoroughfare he con-
sidered the largest proportion, particularly the heavy car-
riages, passed over the bridge. The annual expense of
management in salaries is 1,487/. ; from sth April, 1810, to
sth April, 1838, 83,0971. were expended in repairs; from
sth April; 1838, to sth April, 1844, 81,341/. •, from
sth April, 1844, to sth July, 1846, 25,7821. ; in all, 190,2201.
There are some arrears due for works during the same period
on the bridge, which will raise this sum to not less than
200,0001. The repairs still remaining to be made, and the
proposedbzic(i.gl een
would shteiobor, iood
mt oo r ee.q u4,lh e the
dwgiedetsht a
te,f.
consists of 10,000/. in Consols, and lands and houses esti-
mated in 1843 at 172,5211.

The following are the resolutions of the Select Committee
appointed to consider the present state of Westminster-
bridge, of the new Palace at Westminster, &c.
" 1. That the majority of the witnesses who have been
examined on the point concur in the statement, that the
foundations of Westminster-bridge having been originally
vicious, the bridge can never be permanently sound.
"9. That the expense of completing the alterations and
repairs now in progress or in contemplation, according to
1 contracts and designs under the superintendence of the
Bridge Commissioners, will be very considerable, amounting
at the least to 70,0001.
" 3. That this expenditure will still leave the bridge in a
state requiring constant attention in respect to repairs, and
without any certainty of permanent security; while it will
likewise leave the water-way far less adequate to the re-
quirement of the navigation, particularly when the con-
traction of the stream by the embankment in front of the
New Palace is considered, than would be the case under a
new bridge.
"4. That, irrespective of the approaches, the expense of
a new stone bridge near the site of the present bridge, and
retaining the present bridge for temporary use, would not
exceed 360,0001., according to the highest of the estimate
for that object which have been furnished to the Committee,
either in 1844 or in the present year.
" 5. That the bridgeestates would probably furnish a clear
surplus of at least 100,0001. in aid of the funds for the erec-
tion of a new bridge.
" 6. That Parliament having by direct grants from the
Exchequer (the remaining expenditure having been pro-
vided by money raised in lotteries, under Acts of Parliament)
furnished a large part of the expense of erecting originally
the present bridge, and having constituted the commission
under which the said bridge was erected, and has since been
administered, and having, by sec. 20 of the 9th Geo. 11.,
c. 29, declared that the said bridge shall be extra-parochial,
and by sec. 21, that it shall not be a county bridge, main-
tainable as such bridges are, by county rates, has recognised
and sanctioned the principle that this bridge, which is thus
by law excluded from other support, shall be maintained,
and when needful, repaired, restored, and rebuilt, at the
expense of the State.
" 7. That, in these circumstances, a sufficient case has been
made out to justify this Committee in recommending to the
House, that the present bridge be pulled down, and that a new
bi idge be constructed ; and that a Bill be brought into Parlia-
ment next session to transfer to the Commissioners of her
Majesty's Woods, &c., the estates and property of the Bridge
Commissioners, due consideration being had to the claims of
the officers of the Bridge Estates, if their services should be
discontinued."

EDUCATION IN TILE Swiss CANTONS. —ln these re-
publican communities, possessed with their peculiar national
jealousy of anything that hampers individual liberty, it is
compulsory on parents to send their children to school. The
poverty of their parents is great, yet they do not think of
eking out the family meal by the scanty earnings of the
child withdrawn from the lessons of the teacher, to work.
In the increased sobriety, forethought, and self-respect
which education inspires, they find abundant recompense for
the temporary. privations. which the expense of that educa-
tion, slight as it is, imposes. With its population of 2,200,000,
little more than that of London and its suburbs, Switzerland
has thirteen large and efficient normal schools, in which the
future schoolmaster receives not only an intellectual but a
partially industrial training. England, with its population
of sixteen millions, has only six normal or schoolmasters'
schools which deserve the name. In Switzerland, then,
where each canton has its own internal government, we see a
great and efficient scheme of education at work. Here the
formal instruction of the school is succeeded by the practical
training of industrial or agricultural life. There is no
antagonism between the two. Except in the Catholic can-
tons, where the Jesuits limit all speculation of a religious
kind, opinion and action are free in Switzerland. The edu-
cation bears its fruits. It has been in operation only since
1832 ; but in the younger part of the population, who alone
have enjoyed the benefits of it, its results are perceptible in
their increased sobriety, industry, and forethought.—Douglas
Jerrold's Weekly Newspaper.
STEAM NAVIGATION.—The Steam Navigation Bill
(recently introduced into the House of Commons by Sir G.
Clerk, Sir G. Cockburn, and Mr. Corry) has just been isssued
as amended by the Committee, and a re-commitment. Se-
veral new clauses have been added, which enact that steamers
are to be provided with paddle-box boats; that a penalty not
exceeding 1001. is to be enforced on owners of vessels not
transmitting the required declarations most recently made
with respect of such vessels; that all indictments arising out
of this Act are to be preferred by direction of the Lords of
the Committee of Privy Council, or Commissioners of Cus-
toms ; and that this Act is not to repeal the Passengers' Act,
5 and 6 Vict. c. 107.
METROPOLITAN BUILDINGS.—An interesting return
has just been issued, by order of Parliament, of fees received
by surveyors of districts under the Metropolitan Buildings
Act, 7 and 8 Vict. c. 84, from which it appears that the
fees received from the Ist January, 1845, to March, 1846,
amounted altogether to 20,064/. 16s. Bd. This does not in-
clude any fees arising on works in progress at Ist January,
1545, under the former Building Act, 14 Geo. 111. c. 78. The
above fees were received on 16,016 buildings completed, and
3,000 in progress.
EXECUTION AT YORK.—On Saturday John Roddy
suffered the extreme penalty of the law at York Castle, for
the murder of his infant at Skipton, in Craven.
SLEEPING IN THE PARKS.—During the past month
cf July seventeen persons have been imprisoned, for sleeping
at night in the plantations of Hyde Park, numbers making ft
their nightly resting-place.
EXTRAORDINARY Low TIDE.—On Tuesday such was
the low state of the tide, that several of
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the no small dismay of the passen,qui.