The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-07 00:00:00

WESTERN JUNCTION.

Mr. Woßnswoßnt opened the case on behalf of the pro-
moters, by stating that this was an extension of the Black-
burn and Darwen Railway. It was, to a certain extent, a
competitor of the Fleetwood and Clithere Company, and of
the East Lancashire Company. T:,e scheme of the last
Company was rejected in the House of Commons ; the scheme
of the second of these Companies had been cur•
tailed to the course between Preston and Fleet-
wood; while this line had come out of the ordeal in

its entirety, so that the company came before their Lordships
under favourable circumstances, especially as the compawv
were now now on friendly terms with their late opponents.
The line from Blackburn to Long Preston, where it forms
a junction with the North Western line, would be a distance
of 23i miles. There was to be a branch to Thornton of 8i
miles in length, with another short branch of mile to some
large lime works. The number of assentinglandowners on the
line are 122, owning landtotheextentof 17i miles ; 69 owners
having a length of three miles and a-quarter are neuter,
while there are only thirty-seven owners, holding two miles
and a-half, who dissent. By means of this line there would
be a double communication with the several parts of the
district within the range of this railway round Blackburn,
and not only accommodate that place with a good supply
of coals but would greatly facilitate the development of the
manufactures of Clitheroe. The only opposition offered to
this railway was made by the East Lancashire Company
through the petitions of landowners. This attempt
had been made in the House of Commons, and
especially with respect to the station ploposed to be erected
in the town of Blackburn. But in that case Lord Palmerston
and the committee over which he had presided, bad decided
that the question of the public safety and convenience should
be left to the Board of Trade. After alluding to the petitions
which bad been presented, some of which he stated had
been obtained under erroneous impressions on the part of the
signers. The Learned Counsel stated there was in reality
no real substantial landowners case to be made out.
Mr. H. Smith, agent of the North Lancashire Steam Na-
vigation company was called and stated, that the company
had been extensively engaged in commercial communica-
tion with Belfast and the north of Ireland, as well as with
the west toast of Scotland. He considered that by the for-
mation of this line of railway, such a market would be
opened, as would very largely increase the importation of
Irish produce. The flax trade, which is the most growing
trade in Leland, would especially be improved, there being
an immense quantity now brought from abroad,
which would hereafter come from Ireland. Fleet-
wood, where the railway traffic had very greatly increased,
possess great advantages over Liverpool in the cheapness of
its port dues, and in the fact that that the railway trucks
could go over the quays anp pour their contents into the
holds of the ships.
Mr. Sergeant WRANGITAM was about to cross-examine on
the point of distances, when he was interrupted by
Mr. Wordsworth, who stated that as the Learned Ser-
geant Lad only to do with the station at Blackburn, and
that he was not competent to enter into the general merits of
the line.

The Earl of DEVON wished, as in the last instance, to know
the precise status of the Learned Sergeant—how his client
was damaged.
Air. Sergeant WRANGITAM cited "the instance of the Nor-
wich Company, which was successful in the Commons but
had been thrown out in the Lords by the petition of their
unsuccessful competitors, and he therefore felt assured that
the petition of the East Lancashire Company ought now to
be entertained, for without following that course the case
could not come before the Committee, and thus they might
pass a bad line and shut out a better one from any future
application to Parliament.
The Earl of DavoN did not wish to decide and abstract
question.

Mr. Se,geant WRANGHAM contended that this was a most
important point of practice, and he trusted it would be de-
cided now. He would also cite the case of the line to New-
bury, promotep last year, respectively, by the South Western,
and the Great Western Companies. Lasst session the first of
the Companies got their Bill in the Commons but lost it in
the Lords. This session the Great Western branch passed,
with hardly any opposition, through both Houses.
Mr. WO7DSWORTH denied that there was any such con-

straint as that alleged on the other side.
A long discussion then ensued upon the point which was
reserved, and the Committee adjourned.

GROUP D.

.A.Z.HOLME,GILINSBOROUGH,GOOLE, YORZ,

AND NOICTII MIDLAND JUNCTION.

The Committee re-assembled this morning, Lord Somers
in the chair, when,after some discussion, the examination of
Mr. Birkenshawe, the engineer, was continued.
In the course of his evidence he admitted that there wai
an error of seven feet in the elevation of the line at Epworth.
The inconvenience arising from this fact he proposed to re-
medy by taking advantage of the section of the Railway
Consolidation Acts, and making a deviation of five feet, ani
thus leave it at that point only two feet above the surface of
the earth.
On re-examination by Mr. WritrrEnnusT, the witness
stated that this would be no more inconvenience than that
which was suffered by the elevation of the public roads.
Mr. Sergeant KINGLAKE then addressed the Committee on
this point, and urged that under the provisions of the
Standing Orders and under the regulations of the Railways
Consolidation Act the Bill could not pass.
Mr. WthweisTtEllandliißng STorredpelLedihane
objectiondrgdthcaotutlihinsoßtibllehavinpassed
enter-
tained, and if it were, it could in no way invalidate the Bill.
This he was decided upon, because the object of the Act was
not to make any difference of level objectionable as it existed
with regard to the datum line, for it was utterly impossible
to ascertain what the datum line really was, or
where its level was to be ascertained, but its
object was to consider what variation might be made from
the surface of the earth. He, therefore, conceived that the
opposition on this point could not be entertained.
At this point the room was cleared, and on the re-admis-
sion et the parties,
Lord SOMERS declared the opinion of the Committee to be
that the preamble was not proved.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
GROUP XVII.

MANCHZSTER AND SOUTHAMPTON.

Mr. HILL (in continuation from our Afternoon Edition),
after referring at great length to other matters, in con-
nexion with the railway communication of the district pro-
posed to be traversed by the line, and to figures, to show that
neither the line to Andover, nor the other portion, could be
made in the time stated on account of the small amount of
capital which the promoters proposed to call, he concluded by
imploring the Committee to reject the preamble of the Bill,
on the ground that the traffic did not justify its construction,
and that the wants of the district would be fully met by the
lines sanctioned by Parliament. The address of the Learned
Gentleman occupied nearly five hours and a half.
The Committee then adjourned until twelve to-morrow.

STANDING ORDERS' COMMITTEE.
HOC SE OF LORDS.
Their Lordships met at the usual hour this morning, in
Room No. 1 (House of Lords). Lord Shaftesbury took the
chair as usual.
The list contained ten Dili (including fvur which had

been adjourned from yesterday. All but one were railway
Bills.
COVENTRY, NUNEATON, BTRBIINGHAM, AND

LEICESTER.

Th Committee declara&sititiaing orders complied with
in this case.
LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM (COVENTRY TO
NUNEATON).
LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM (WEEDON AND
NORTHAMPTON BRANCH).
Both postponed till to-morrow.
NORTH VVAL ES.
This case also stood over till to-morrow.
SHROPSHIRE UNION RAILWAY AND CANAL

I(NEWTOWN TO CREWE).
Also postponed till to-morrow.

ARMAGH, COLERAINE, and PORT-
RUSH RAILWAY COMPANY—(THIS DAY).
An adjourned meeting of some of the shareholders in this
company took place this day, at the offices of Mr. Phillips, a
solicitor, in Lawrence Pountney-lane, for the purpose of
eonsidering what measures it would be best to pursue, in
order to compel the directors to wind up the company, and
to repay the whole of the deposits. Mr. Carter took the
chair.

A lengthened discussion arose as to the impropriety of the
directors having amalgamated with the Dublin, Belfast, and
Coleraine Company without having obtained the sanction of
the shareholders. It was urged by Mr. Phillips that the
shareholders had a perfect right, in consequence of the Com-
pany having acted in such a manner, to compel the whole of
the capital paid up by way of deposit to be returned. Several
shareholders considered that the course adopted by one
or two of their body was exceedingly improper. There had
been no attempt to ask the directors in a proper
manner to give them the requisite information.
Mr. SEYMOUR moved a resolution to the effect that the
Company be wound up as soon as possible, and that mea-
sures should be taken to obtain the whole amount of shares.
Mr. HOOPER seconded the resolution.

After a long desultory discussion,
Mr. GALT, the secretary of the Company, on behalf of the
directors, promised that a regular meeting of the Company
would take place in due course of time, and the meeting ad-
journed to the 15th of August.

TnE LONDON GAZETTE
(THIS EVENING.)

At the Court at BuckingharnPalace, the 6th day of July,
1846, present, the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
This day her Majesty in Council was pleased to declare the
Most Honourable Henry Marquis of Lansdowne, Knight of
the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Lord President of her
Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, and his Lordship
. .

took his place at the Board accordingly.
This day the Most Noble Francis, Duke of Bedford, and
the Right Honourable Charles Wood were, by command of
her Majesty, sworn of her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council, and took their respective places at the Board ac-
cordingly.
Her Majesty in Council was this day pleased to deliver the
Great Seal to the Right Honourable Charles Christopher
Lord Cottenham, whereupon the oath of Lord High Chan-
cellor of Great Britain was, by her Majesty's command, ad-
ministered to his Lordship, and his Lordship took his place
at the Board accordingly.

Her Majesty having been pleased to deliver the custody of
the Privy Seal to the Right Hon. Gilbert Earl of Minto, the
oath of Keeper of the Privy Seal was this day administered
to him, and his Lordship took his place at the Board ac-
cordingly.
Her Majesty having been pleased to appoint the Right
lion. Henry George Earl Grey, the Right lion. Henry John
Viscount Palmerston, and the Right Hon. Sir George Grey,
Bart., to be three of her Majesty's principal Secretaries of
State, they were this day, by her Majesty's command, sworn
three of her Majesty's principal Secretaries of State ac-
cordingly.

Her .dajesty having been pleased to appoint the Right Hon.
Charles Wood, Chancellor and Under Treasurer of her Ma-
jesty's Exchequer, the usual oath was this day administered
to him.

Her Majesty in Council was this day pleased to declare
the Right Hon. John William Earl of Bessborough, Lieut.-
General and General Governor of that part of the United
Kingdom called Ireland.

Her Majesty in Council was this day pleased to appoint
the Right Honourable George William Frederick Earl Of
Clarendon, President of the Committee of Council appointed
for the consideration of all matters relating to Trade and
Foreign Plantations.

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 6th day of July,
1846, Present, the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Coun-
cil. Her Majesty in Council was this day pleased, upon the
respresentation of the Right Honourable the Lords of the
Committee of Council on Education, to appoint the Rev.
John Macleod, D.D., to be one of Her Majesty's Inspectors
Schools for Scotland.

BREVET.—To be Majors In the Army—Capt. H. S. Rowan,
of the Royal Artillery, May 22; Capt. C. Lewis, of the 80th
Foot, June 19; Capt. H. Matson, 58th Foot; Capt. A. W.
Reed, of the 99th Foot; Capt. R. Denny, of the 58th Foot;
Capt. W. B. Marlow, of the Royal Engineers ; Capt. W. B.
Langford, of the Royal Marines ; Capt. H. R. E. Wilmot, of
the Royal Artillery, July 7.
Mnicia.truitrx.—The names of the Gentleman anpointed
to an Ensigncy in the 82d Foot, on the 12th June, 1846, are
Charles Fleming Steuart, not "Stewart," as previously stated.
ERRATUM in the Gazette of the 26th June, 1846.
38th Foot—For " Charles Edward Johns to be Ensign
without purchase, vice Hugonin, promoted," read " Charles
Edward Johns, Gent., to be Ensign by purchase, vice
Hugonin, prometed.
ADMIRALTY, Jinx 4.
With reference to the Supplement to the Gazette of the
27th of February, 1646, containing a dispatch from Rear Ad-
miral Inglefield, C. 8., dated 30th November, 1845, reporting
an engagement which had taken place at Punta Obligado,
the following naval promotions have this day been made,
dated, the 184 h of November, 1845, the day of action :
Lieutenants to be Commanders—C. Barker, H.M.S.V.
Firebrand ; A. J. Woodley H.M.S.V. Gordon ; C. S. Nor-
man, H.M.S. Comus ; G. Richards, H.M.S. Philomel :
being the Senior Lieutenants of the ships engaged.
Mate to be Lieutenant—F. F. Nicholson, 11. M. S. Dolphin,
being the only mate engaged in the action.
Clerk to be Paymaster and Purser—Mr. G. W. Pickthorn,
H. M. S. Philomel.

Mr. M. C. French, Assistant-Surgeon of the Philomel, will
be favourably considered for promotion, when he shall have
passed the requisite examination for the rank of Surgeon.
Mr. J. J. Brown, Acting Second Master of the Philomel,
will be promoted to the rank of Master, when he shall have
passed the examination required to entitle him to that rank.
OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, JULY 3, 1846.
Royal Regiment of Artillery—Second Lieut. G. H. J. A.
Fraser to be First Lieutenant, vice Winterbottom, deceased,
June 23; the date of promotion of Lieut. J. R. Lugg, has
been altered to June 4, 1846.

Commission by the Lordyeutenant of the County Palatine

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, 6th July, 1846.
her Majesty having been graciously pleased to deliver the
cutody of the Seals of the duchy and county palatine of
Lancaster to the Right Honourable Lord Campbell, the oath
of Chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster was this day, by her
Majesty's oommand, administered to him accordingly.
WHITEHALL, JULY 6.

of Lancaster.

T. J. Knowlys, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant, July 2
1846.

Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Rosshire.
A. Matheson, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant; Sir E.
Mackenzie, Bart., to be Deputy-Lieutenant; E. Baillie, Esq.,
the younger, to be Deputy-Lieutenaut ; July 3.
96th or Ross•shire, &c. Regiment of North British
Militia—C. A. Sinclair, Esq., to be Captain, vice T. Rose,
deceased, June 30, 1846; H. M. Fowler, Esq., to be Captain,
vice A. A. Mackenzie, July 3; P. Maclean, Gent., to be
Lieutenant, vice C. ackenzie, resigned ; D. Sutherland,
Gent., to be Ensign, vice C. Macintosh, deceased, June 30.
Commission by the Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland.
Northumberland Militia—A. Atkinson, Esq., to be Cap-
tain, vice Clavering, resigned, June 29.
Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Militia—H. Bateman, Esq., to be Captain ;T.
Cox, Esq., to be Captain ; W. Peach, Gent., to be Ensign and
Assistant Surgeon.

The Lord C;rnmissioners of her Majesty's Treasury baying
certified to the Commissioners for the Reduction of the
National Debt, in pursuance of the Act 10 Geo. 4th,
cap. 27, sec. 1, that the actual surplus revenue of the
United Aingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, beyond the
actual expenditure thereof, fer the year ended the sth day
of April, 4846, amounted to the sum of two million
three hundred and eighty thousand five hundred and
ninety-nine pounds, seventeen shillings and seven pence;
The Commissioners for the Reduction of the National
Debt hereby give notice, that the sum of 595,1491. 19s. 4d.
(being one-fourth part of the said surplus of 2,380,599/. 17s. 7d.)
will be applied, under the provisions of the said Act, between
the 7th day of July, 1846, and the 10th day of o,tober, 1846,
to the following purposes, viz. :
To be applied to the purchase of stock £25,149 19 4
To be applied to the purchase of Exchequer
Bills, made out in pursuance of the Act
57th Geo. 111., cap. 148

The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be
passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland, constituting and appointing the Right
Honourable John Russell (commonly called Lord John
Russell) ; the Right Honourable Charles Wood ;
Hugh Fortescue, Esq. (commonly called Viscount Ebring-
ton ; Denis O'Conor (commonly called the O'Conor Don);
William Gibson Craig, Esq.; and Henry Rich, Esq., to be
Commissioners for executing the offices of Treasurer of the
Exchequer of Great Britain and Lord High Treasurer of
Ireland.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct letters patent to
be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, granting to the Right Honourable
Charles Wood, the offices of Chancellor and Under Treasurer
of her Majesty's Exchequer.
WHITEHALL, JULY 6.

Her Majesty has been pleased to constitute and appoint
the Right Hon. Fox Alanle to be her Majesty's Secretary-at-
War.

The Queen has also been pleased to grant the office of her
Majesty's Advocate for Scotland to Andrew Ruthurfurd, Esq.
The Queen has also been pleased to grant the office of So-
licitor-Creneral for Scotland to Thomas Maitland, Esq., Ad-
vocate.

Add interest reivable on account of donations
and bequests, and to be applied to the pur-
chase of stock

THE SUN, LONDON, TIIESDAYEVENIN-G, JULY 7, 1846.

Lord GRANVILLE SOMERSET opposed the motion.
The House divided, and, after the lapse of about ten
minutes, we found

Mr. GREENE upon his legs. stating that he would con-
sent to withdraw the motion, but intimated that he would
renew it on some future day.
DUBLIN, BELFAST, AND COLERAINE JUNCTION

RAILWAY BILL.
This Bill was read a second time.
HOWELL'S CHARITY ESTATE BILL.
This Bill was also read a second time.
GALWAY AND KILKENNY RAILWAY BILL,
This Bill was likewise read a second time.
THIRD READINGS.

The following Bills were read a third time and passed :
Blackburn and Preston and East Lancashire Railways
Amalgamation
Bury Improvement (No. 2)
Caledonian Railway (Glasgow, Garnkirk, and Coatbridge
Purchase)
Cullen's Estate Bill
Dudley Canal and Birmingham Canal Amalgamation
Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway Branches
Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Carlisle Branch Railway
Richmond Railway (Kew Branch)
Surr€y Iron Railway Company Dissolving
Swansea Vale Railway
Thomson's Charity Estate Bill
Waterford llarbour (No. 2)
Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway Branches.
EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY (WISBECH TO
SPALDING).
This Bill was read a second time.
CHELSEA-BRIDGE AND THAMES EMBANKMENT.
This Bill went through Committee, and the report was
ordered to be received on Thursday next.
The House then adjourned till Twelve o'clock on Thursday
next.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of July 7.)
SUGAR.—To- day the market presented a tranquil appear-
ance for all descriptions of Sugar subject to the 14s per cwt
duty, and pricts are still going down, although there is not a
large quantity on offer.
REFINER.—To.day there was scarcely any demand for
Refined Sugar for home consumption, although brown lumps
according to quality could be obtained at 67s to 68s, and
standard lumps at 68s 6d to 69s per cwt. Bonded Crushed
Sugar is wanted, and former advanced rates are well sup.
ported.

MAURlTlUS.—lmporters still refrain from offering any at
public sale, although there are further arrivals, and the bu-
biness transacted by private treaty, has been extremely
limited although there are sellers upon lower terms.
EAST INDIA.—The business transacted in all kinds of Ben-
gal privately has been trifling, although merchants are wil-
ling to make some concession in prices. None has been of-
fered at auction, but there are further arrivals. Madras is
dull of sale, and can he purchased upon lower terms.
FOREIGN.—To-day there were no public sale of ;Foreign
Sugar; privately several inquiries existed for near ports, the
Baltic, and on speculation; but business was checked by
further advanced rates being required. Two cargoes Porto
Rica sold at 22s 6d, and one of yellow Havannah at 24s 41,0
per cwt.

COFFEE.—This afternoon there was no public sale of any
kind of Coffee, but large parcels of Ceylon and Mocha are
declared. There was leis business transacted privately, but
good ordinary pale Ceylon was not to be obtained under 42s
per cwt.

TEA.—The better descriptions of Congou have been pur-
chased with caution, but the offers made at lower rates are
rejected. Pouchong is firm in price and is wanted. Green
Tea not being pressed for sale, prices do not give way, but
there has been little business transacted.

COCOA.—For Foreign reduced rates have been submitted
to, but at auction 204 bags of Bahia were all sold at 32s to
33s per cwt for good to fine red; there is a large quantity on
offer privately. The market for West India has a dull ap-
pearance, and prices are drooping.
SPICES.—To-day Malabar Pepper was purchased with
caution, and 1,100 bags at action were only in part sold at
the former value. Of Nutmegs 7 casks were all withdrawn.
The quarterly sales of Cinnamon are fixed for the 27th; at
present only 134 bales are declared.
SPIRITS.—To-day several parcels of Leeward Island Rum
were sold at 2s 3d, and iii Calcutta a fair business was trans-
acted at Is lid to 2s proof with certificate. Demerara was in
brisker demand. Fine Jamaica was more in demand, but the
lower sorts are dull of sale.

Hons.—ln consequence of further reduced rates having
been submitted to fur all kinds, buyers have been induced to
operate with more freedom, and several parcels were disposed
of. The duty for the kingdom is estimated at 130,0001. to
140,0001., and the Worcester duty at 15.000/. Thelaccounts
come to hand from the Plantations are in every respect highly
satisfactory.
RICE. —To-day Bengal Rice was much wanted, but the stiff
rates asked checked business : at public sale 15,225 bags and
1,983 pkts were °fn. ed : at one sale of 7,541 bags the whole
was taken in above their value.

SALTPETRE.—To day rough met with attention, and
1,292 bag* at auction went at stiffer rates for Calcutta—fair
chrystal good grey 32 to 3i per cent. refraction selling at
27s to 27s 6d, but the Madras was taken in 6d above the
value—middling grey 14* to 13i per cent at 25s per cwt.
INDlGO.—Holders of East India are not inclined to take
lower rates, although the quantity declared for public com-
petition on Tuesday next is large, amounting to 15,898
chests, but there has been little desire evinced by exporters
or the home trade to purchase any kind.
COCHINEAL —This afternoon Cochineal met with little at-
tention, and 60 bags Honduras at auction only in part sold
at former rates.

TALLow.—Russian on the spot has been purchased with
much caution, and 41s 6d to 42s per cwt is the value of fine
P.Y. Candle. There are sellers for delivery in the last three
months of the year at 41s to 415 6d, duty paid, but few buyers
are to be met with. The demand for Town Tallow has been
very good for present delivery at 39s 64 to 40a nett cash.
In other descriptions little has been done.
OILS—The demand has fallen off for Southern Oil—a fur-
ther fall in the value has ensued. There are sellers of Cod
upon lower terms; still the demand has been limited For
seal advanced prices are Insisted upon, but the trade have
been cautious in their proceedings. For Sperm the market
has a quiet arpearnce, and prices have a downward tendency.
Of Ground Nut Oil 10 hhds at auction were sold at 39s to
40s per cwt. For Linseed Oil prices have further given way,
but the demand on the spot has been very good.
and for forward delivery several contracts have been entered
into at 24s 3d to 24s 6d, but for exportation scarcely any
purchases have been made. Rape Seed Oil is offered upon
further reduced terms; still few buyers are to be met
with. For Olive the demand has been limited, al-
though Gallipoli can be obtained at 371 lOs to 38/.
Cocoa Nut is wanted, and prices rule firm. In Palm several
purchases have been made.

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT

OLD COURT.

Richard Cutmore, aged 24, clerk, was indicted for stealing
a parcel containing some printed books, the property of the
South-Western Railway Company, his employers.
Mr. Doane prosecuted, and Mr. Clarkson defended the pri-
soner.

It appeared from the evidence that on the Ist of May, a
parcel containing books was sent by a bookseller named
Jones to the South-Western Railway, to be conveyed to Odi-
barn, and the prisoner, who was engaged as clerk in the lug-
gage department, was proved to have been in the office when
the parcel was brought there. It never came to hand, and a
few days afterwards, in consequence of some information that
was received, an officer proceeded to the prisoner's lodging,
when he found the parcel of books in a box belonging to the
prisoner, unopened, and exactly in the state when it was
sent to the railway. The prisoner, on being called upon to
account for the possession of the parcel, said that he picked it
up on the railway platform, and he took it home without
thinking of the consequences, but intending to return the
property.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty, and he was sentenced
to twelve months' hard labour.

Thomas Connor, alias O'Connor, 36, a person of gentle-
manly appearance, was indicted for feloniously inter-
marrying with Mary Carr Burt, his wife being alive.
Mr. Cooper conducted the prosecution, and Mr. Ballantine
appeared for the pr:soner.
The Learned Counsel, in stating the case for the prose-
cution described it as being one of the most heartless descrip-
tion that had ever come to his notice.
Evidence was then adduced, to show that on the 11th of
April, 1839, the prisoner was married to Maria Twycross, at
the parish church of St. Andrew, Holborn, and that he mar-
ried Mary Carr Burt, at Mary-le-bone Church, on the 27th
June, 1843, at which time, it was shown, Maria Twycross,
the first wife, was alive.
Miss Mary Carr Burt, a very lady-like young woman, was
then examined. She deposed that she knew the prisoner,
and that the ceremony of marriage was performed between
them in June, 1843. Before the marriage she had lived with
the prisoner as his wife. When she first became acquainted
with the prisoner, she was residing with a relative, and at his
death he left her 2,6001. in money, and 4001. worth of plate
and furniture. The prisoner had the whole of this money
and property.
Cross-examined.—They were together about three years.
They did not live in an extravagant manner. The prisoner
set up in business as a furrier in London, and they had a
country house and kept two, servants. Witness's sister had
heard that the prisoner was a married man, and he was taxed
with it, but denied that it was true. A woman who it was
suspected was his wife, was introduced to her, but to show
that there was no truth in the supposition, this same woman
was present at her marriage with the prisoner, and gave her
away. She was not of age when she first lived with the pri-
soner, and the marriage did not take place until she was 21,
when she came into possession of her property.
Mr. BALLANEINE, on behalf of the prisoner, said he did
not think his Learned Friend was quite jtktified in describing
the present case as the most heartless that could be ima-
gined; and although he could not deny that the conduct of
the prisoner had been very bad, yet it appeared that he bad
continued to live with the unfortunate young lady, and that
the money she was entitled to had been expended for their
joint support, and there was no proof that he had improperly
squandered away any portion of it.
The jury returned a verdict of Guilty.
Miss Burt was next called, and in answer to questions put
to her by the Common Sergeant, she said that part of the
money was invested in the business, but it turned out unsuc-
cessful, and the whole of the money was lost.
The COMMON SERGEANT asked if none of her money was
left? Miss Burt replied that there was not a single shilling
remaining.
The COMMON SERGEANT inquired what bad become of the
plate and furniture? Miss Burt replied that everything was
gone. The furniture had been recently seized for debt due
by the prisoner.
The COMMON SERGEANT, in passing sentence, said that it
had long been his opinion that the offence of bigamy had
been too leniently dealt with. He knew of no crime that
was the means of inflicting more misery upon its victims,
and also upon society, at large ; and he bad made up his
mind to inflict the punishment of transportation in all cases
where parties were convicted of it. There was nothing in
the present case that could at all induce him to alter his
opinion. The prisoner had obtained possession of the person
of a young, innocent girl ; he had been the means of squan-
dering the whole of her property, and left her without a
shilling, and in the most degraded position. Under those
circumstances, he felt it to be his duty to pass upon him a
sentence of transportation for seven years.
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iRINTERS' PENSION SOCIETY. —The .committee
Management of this Society, which was founded in the year
1837, for the purpose of affording relief to aged and infirm
printers and their widows, by the granting of pensions,
having, obtained the patronage of the Duke of Cambridge,
the Duke of Northumberland, and the principal influential
local families, have announced their intention, with a view
to augment the funds of the Society, of giving a grand rural
file, which will take place on Monday next, the 13th, in the
grounds of the White hart Inn, at Bromley; on which
occasion a grand flower show will be held, in addition to a
variety of amusements and entertainments, consisting of
equestrian performances, under the direction of Mr. Batty,
rustic amusements, a concert, and display of fireworks.
Since the formation of the Society in 1837, upwards of 130
persons have received permanent relief in pensions, upwards
of 50 of whom are at the present time recipients of the true
benefits conferred upon the aged and infirm printer by this
Society.

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MURDER NEAR NOTTINGHAM.
NOTTINGHAM, MONPAY.—A report reached this town on
Sunday evening that a man had been found a few hours
before murdered in Popplewick forest, distant eight miles
from the town of Nottingham. On inquiry at the village,
which is situate in a north-westerly direction, and adjoins
the ancient forest of Sherwood, it was found that information
had been given to the coroner that a body had been found,
and that he had directed a jury to be summoned immediately.
On looking at the body, which lay in a stable, little doubt
existed in the minds of all who saw it that a murder had
been committed. On the left cheek was a large gash, nearly
two inches in length and of considerable depth, from which
a quantity of blood had flowed, and filled the nostrils and
mouth and under the right ear; at the seat of the jugular
vein: was a large incised wound, covered with blood. On
the right and left shoulder and breast were several severe
bruises, and some scratches ; but the latter may have
been made by an animal while the body lay upon the
ground. Popplewick is a very small village, and a diffi-
culty arose in viewing the body, as there is no surgeon
resident nearer than Bulwell, five miles distant. The
corpse was that of William Robinson, aged 34 years, a
carrier in the employ of Mrs. Smith, of Mansfield ; but how
he came by his death is at present involved in mystery. On
Saturday last Robinson set out as usual in the morning from
Mansfield to Nottingham, with his waggon and three horses,
and in the evening be left the Shakspere public-house in
the latter town, to return with his load of goods, in company
with an agricultural labourer, Henry Shepherii, of Calverton.
They set out from Nottingham at half-past six o'clock, and,
according to Shepherd's account, they went on the road to
the White Hart, at Redhill, four miles from Nottingham,
where they stopped to have a pint of ale. Having drunk
this, they drove as far as the seventh milestone on the Mans-
field road, where they both got out of the waggon ; it was
then about half-past eight o'clock, and quite light. At this
place Robinson set his dog at liberty, and, carrying his
jacket on his arm, lingered behind, saying he would put it
' on. Shepherd drove the horses, and proceeded. When he
had got about a mile, not seeing Robinson, he stopped the
waggon, and shouted for him, and waited half au hour; he
then drove on to the Hut, frequently looking behind him
and shouting. On arriving at the Hut he had a pint of
ale, and told the ,people he expected the carrier ; after
waiting an hour, the landlord, Mr. Mealey, advised him to
go on to Mansfield, which he did, and arrived there between
two and three o'clock in the morning. He told Mrs.
Smith that he bad left her servant behind him, and then
went and told Mrs. Robinson. Samuel Townrow, a neigh-
bour to the carrier, was called up directly afterwards, and
requested by Mrs. Robinson to go and seek for her husband.
At five o'clock William Dove, framework-knitter, of Arnold,
and his two brothers were walking on the high road from
that village to Mansfield, and near the seventh milestone
they found a jacket and a whip, which they took up, and not
seeing anybody about, they carried them away. As soon as
they got into the forest, it seems they turned on to the foot-
path, which leaves the high road, and proceeded to the Hut,
near which place they met Townrow, and in reply to his
questions told him they had not seen anybody, but had found
a waistcoat and a whip; on showing the articles they were
recognised as belonging to Robinson. Townrow then pro-
ceeded on the road, and 200 or 300 yards off, before he
reached the eighth milestone from Nottingham, he saw Ro •
binson's dog. The animal barked, growled, and ran as if he
wished to prevent Townrow going forward; after a good deal
of caressing, the dog permitted him to go on, and he ver.,
soon saw Robinson stretched on his back upon the road, with
his face covered with blood, and quite dead. He lay about
two yards from the centre of the road, and appeared to have
been dragged two or three yards. A pool of blood, from his
head, lay near him, and another pool about a yard distant.
The left hand of the deceased was covered with blood, and
his shirt-sleeves, which were turned up, were both besmeared
with blood, particularly the right sleeve.
Information was quickly conveyed to Popplewick, which
is about a mile from the fatal spot, and a constable pro-
ceeded to convey the body to his house, where the jury were
empanelled at half-past six in the evening. Robinson had
19s. in silver and 3d. in copper found in his pockets, and
some memorandums ; but whether he ought to have had
more money about him is not yet known, and from the cir-
cumstance of his dog having kept the man at bay for a con-
siderable length of time, it is impossible to say whether dur-
ing the conflict the dog was not a very troublesome assailant
on behalf of his master. Shepherd was brought before the
coroner, and told his tale. On taking cff his jacket two or
three spots of blood were found inside upon the lining, and his
shirt was very dirty on the right sleeve and shoulder, and
on the wristband there was a little blood. He accounted
for these marks by stating, that they were made while fight-
ing with a servant-man on the preceding Thursday. It ap-
pears that for twenty- five years Shepherd has borne a good
character, and left his situation on the day he fought. His
master, Mr. Houghton, of Nuttall, paid bins 3L 155., the
balance of his wages. The manner in which Shepherd made
his statement, and the circumstance of his being lame, and a
much smaller man than Robinson, gave an impression much
in his favour.

After 10 o'clock a person came into the room, and stated
to the coroner that% woman residing at Colonel Coape's,
which is within sight of the place where Robinson was found,
had just sent word that at the very hour which Shepherd
had described as the time he left Robinson, she saw three
even in the forest scuffling together. The lateness of the
hour, and Colonel Coape's house being nearly a mile and a
half distant, prevented a messenger being dispatched for
her at that time, but directions were given for her to be
summoned for the next day. The circumstances being al-
together involved in mystery, and of so serious a character,
the inquest was adjourned to this day (Monday), at 3 o'clock
in the afternoon. A post mortetn examination of the body
will in the meantime take place, and a rigid inquiry will be
instituted.

THE LATE MURDER OF THE
POLICE-CONSTABLE.
DAGENHAM, MONDAY EVENING.—The painful interest
manifested in the fate of the unfortunate victim of the hor-
rible and atrocious murder, the main particulars connected
with which appeared in The Sun of yesterday, had, during
Sunday and throughout the whole of yesterday, considerably
increased, and a large number of the inhabitants from Rum-
ford, Ilford, Barking, Chigwell, Hornchurch, and the sur-
rounding villages, visited Dagenham for the purpose of view-
ing the scene of the assassination.
Immediately after the conclusion of the inquest on the
body of the unfortunate man Clarke, on Saturday evening,
an active search was instituted by the police in the corn
field belonging to Mr. Collier, where the murder was per-
petrated, for the purpose of ascertaining what had become
of his hat, which up to that period had not been discovered.
In consequence of this circumstance, it was generally sup-
posed that the deceased must in the first instance have been
assaulted, and then followed his assailants to the field where
he was found murdered. Although the spot and the adjoin-
ing fields were minutely searched, it was not until Sunday
evening that the hat was discovered. It was then found by
a labouring man, named Thomas Palmer, lying amongst the
wheat, about twelve or fourteen yards from the spot where
the body had lain. At this particular part of the field the
wheat had not been at all disturbed or trampled upon, show-
ing, in the first place, the ruffians must either have knocked
the deceased's hat ff with so powerful a blow as to have
sent it such a distance, or that that they must have thrown
it there. The former supposition is strengthened by the
circumstance of the hat not being injured in the slightest de-
gree, and and also that, whey found, the deceased's bandker •
chief was in it.
On the receipt of intelligence of the outrage at Scotland-
yard, two of the most active officers of the detective police
force were sent down to Dagenham, and, after viewing the
place where the murder had occurred, and making them-
selves thoroughly masters of all the circumstances which
had up to that period transpired in connexion with it, they
proceeded with some of the local constables to visit Romford
and the surrounding villages in search of the suspected mur-
derers. During Saturday evening the various public-houses
and beer-shops were visited by the police in plain clothes,
and their occupants subjected to a scrutinising inspection, it
being believed that in the desperate struggle which had ap-
parently taken place, some of those engaged in it must have
been wounded. Although the topic of conversation in nearly
every instance was the circumstance of the murder, and
what had been done at the inquest that day, still nothing
transpired which actually tended to fix suspicion on any one
beyond the person alluded to in this journal of yesterday.
The search was continued throughout Sunday and yester-
day, and although up to the period of writing this no one
had been apprehended on the charge, still several notorious
characters living in this part of the county of Essex were
under the strict surveillance of the police.
With reference to the causes which had induced the mur-
der, it is the opinion of every one residing near the spot, and
of the police themselves, that the deceased was mistaken for
Police-constable Butfoy, K 140, who was his predecessor on
the same beat, or Sergeant Parsons, who has rendered him-
self obnoxious to some of the notorious characters in the
neighbourhood by bringing them up frequently before the
Ilford bench of magistrates for drunken and disorderly con-
duct. A short time since one of the gang suspected of
having been engaged in the murder was brought up to
Ilford, charged by Parsons with having stolen a quantity
of hemlock, but the prosecutor not appearing, he was on that
ground discharged. He was then charged with having a
quantity of brass and metal in his pessession without being
able to account for it. The magistrates, in consequence
of there being some pewter pots belonging to publicans
in the neighbourhood amongst the metal, inflicted a small
fine, and advised the accused to be more careful for the
future.
On the morning of the murder a woman named Page,
who was present at the inquest on Saturday, but was not
examined, residing in a cottage a short distance from where
it took place, states that about three o'clock she was awoke
by the violent barking of her dogs in the yard, and on lis-
tening to it she heard a cry for help ; but the continual bark-
ing of the dogs prevented her from hearing anything more
distinctly.
Whilst the constables were busy in reference to the murder
on Saturday, information was received by the principal
officer of another constable, of the same division, named
George Hall, aged 20, belonging to the Ilford station, having
been killed. The unfortunate man in this instance, who had
only been four months married, had been on duty all day on
Friday at Fairlop Fair, and at two o'clock on Saturday
morning was returning on horseback from it, when his horse
shied, and threw him on his head. He was assisted by a
brother constable, named Corbyn, No. 100 K, who had been
on duty with him, to Barking side, whence he was removed
to his residence at Ilford. Mr. Allison, a surgeon, attended
him, and found a dreadful fracture on the left side of the
head, under the ear. He continued to attend him until half-
past twelve o'clock on the same day, when he died. An in-
quest was held yesterday by Mr. C. C. Levis, the coroner,
at the Rose and Crown, Ilford, on the body, and a verdict of
" Accidental death" was returned. The deceased had been
on duty from eleven o'clock on the Friday morning, and was
supposed to be asleep when his horse shied.
Up to the time at which our reporter left Dagenham last
evening, the murderers had not been apprehended; and it is
understood that an immediate application will be made to
Government to offer a reward for their apprehension.