The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-17 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR

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His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by Col.
the Hon. C. B. Phipps, presided yesterday morning at a
meeting of the Council of the Duchy of Cornwall in
Somerset House.
The Queen and his Royal Highness the Prince Albert,
accompanied by their Serene Highnesses the Prince and
Princess of Ilohenlohe Laugenburg, and the Princess
Eliza of Hohenlohe Langenburg, left town at ten minutes
past three o'clock yesterday afternoon, for her Majesty's
marine residence, Osborne, Isle of Wight. The royal
suite consisted of the Viscountess Canning (Lady in
Waiting),— Colonel the Hon. C. B. Phipps (Equerry in
Waiting), and Colonel Wylde (in Waiting on his Royal
Highness).
Her Majesty and his Royal Highness were conducted
to their carriage by the Lord Steward, the Vice-Cham-
berlain, the Earl of Morton, Mr. R. Ormsby Gore, and
Captain Francis Seymour.
The august party left Buckingham Palace in two car-
riagesrt
and four, escorted by a party of Light Dragoons,
for the Nine Elms Station, and proceeded by a special
train to Gosport.

A Committee of the Lords of her Majesty's Privy
Council for Trade and Foreign Plantations had a meeting
yesterday, at the office of the Board of Trade, White-
hall. The Lords present were—the President of the
Board of Trade, the Vice-President, the Secretary of
State for the Colonies, the Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster, and Sir Edward Ryan.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial..
office, from the Governor of Canada; and also from the
Governors of the other North American Colonies.
Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening from the
Colonial-office for the Governors of the West India Colo-
nies. Dispatches were also sent off, yesterday evening,
for the Governors of St. Helena and Gibraltar.
Earl Delawarr had an interview with Earl Granville
yesterday, at the offioe of the Board of Trade,

THE STATE TRIALS.
THE QUEEN V. MARTIN.
DUBLIN, AuG. 15.—The Court sat this morning at
ten o'clock, when, the names of the jury having been
called over,
Mr. Vernon was put on the table, and proved that
Mr. Martin was the registered proprietor of the Felon
newspaper.
Martin Healy, police-constable, proved that he pur-
chased a copy of the Felon on the 24th of June. The
office was so crowded on that day that he could not get
a copy from any one engaged in the office, but he pur-
chased it from a nevvsvender.
Martin Redmond, a detective, gave similar evidence
as to the number on the Bth of July.
It was proved by other policemen that they pur-
chased two copies of the Felon in the office.
After some procedure,
The Court ruled that nothing should be given in
evidence under the Act unless what wae.an overt act,
and, consequently, evidence of the compassings and
imaginings. They could give nothing as an overt act
in itself which was not specifically pointed out in the
indictment, but might read other articles as bearing
the character of the specified overt acts. The Court
then ordered that nothing should be read unless what
was set out in the indictment.
Mr. BUTT then said that the Attorney-General read
yesterday, in his address to the jury, a letter signed by
Mr. Lalor, which was not in the indictment, and he would
now call on him to read that letter again.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL then proceeded to read the
leading article in the Felon of June 24.
Mr. BUTT rose to address the jury, and proceeded at
great length to rebut the arguments of the Attorney-
General, and concluded as follows :—lf, on a calm con-
sideration of the evidence, you could believe my client
guilty of the charge laid in the indictment, of course it
would be your duty to say so; but it should be a verdict
not founded on speculation or an impulse, but on evi-
dence coercive to your minds. You are trying my client
upon the evidence, and upon that alone, and for the sake
of the Constitution I implore you to bear that in mind.
If you do not observe that plain and necessary rule—if
you do :not make the evidence, and the evidence only,
your guide in forming your verdict, deeply as I care for
the interest of my client, I would forget his case in the
deeper feeling for the liberties of my country. If you
decide this case upon the views or principles laid down
by the Crown, or otherwise than upon a calm and ra-
tional view of the evidence submitted to you, and a due
and careful consideration of the whole case, the liberties
of the country may be looked upon as sacrificed, unless
the verdict of another jury shall redeem them from the
perils in which they would assuredly be placed.
At the conclusion of the Learned Gentleman's speech,
a murmur of applause ran through the court. The
audience expressing, as far as the order of the Court
would admit, their high sense of the great force and elo•
quence of the address throughout.
Mr. James Martin sworn—l am a brother of John
Martin, the prisoner at the bar. I reside with him at
Loughorne, near Newry. I attended a meeting held at
Newry, on the 17th of March, at which my brother de-
livered a speech. I read a report of it a day or two after
in the Newry Examiner, which I believe to be a correct
one, as to the substance of what he said.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL objected to the admissibi-
lity of this evidence, but after a lengthened discussion
by counsel, it was permitted to be received, and the case
for the traverser closed.
The SOLICITOR-GENERAL then replied on the part of
the Crown. He said that the prosecution was insti-
tuted for the purpose of punishing a party whose con-
duct they felt it their duty to bring into a court
of justice, and to call for the verdict of a jury, under
circumstances such as they deemed what led
to this prosecution fully justified. The Learned
Gentleman then referred to the ancient law of trea-
son, to the circumstances under which the present
Act had been passed, and to the alterations which were
thereby effected in the law. The question, he said, which
the jury had to try was, whether the prisoner did in-
tend to depose the Queen, or to levy way against her, in
order to compel her to change her measures, and did ex-
press that intention by some publication. If they were
of opinion that the published numbers of the Felon con-
tained articles exhibiting the felonious intent on the part
of the writer to levy war against the Queen, it would be
conclusive evidence that the prisoner entertained that in-
tent, There was no other mode of arriving at the pri-
soner's intentions, save by his own publications. If it
were not so, the law would be wholly inoperative, as
there would be no means for a jury to arrive at the inten-
tion of the party. The charge against Mr. Martin was,
that he entertained certain felonious intentions, which
were expressed in articles published in his own news-
paper. After some other remarks, the Solicitor-General
concluded:—The unfortunate man, the prisoner at the
bar, was charged with having made thole felonious at-
tempts, and it would be for the jury to say if his justifi-
cation was to be grounded on abuse of the Attorney-
General of the country?
Baron PENNEFATHER said—lt may be right to say,
Mr. Solicitor, that we did not stop some things which
were said, because of an assertion that they were rele-
vant to the issue, and because of our supposition that
they would lead to an explanation of the case in which
some stress was laid on giving in as evidence the title
of this newspaper. The ease referred also to remarks
on Mitchel's trial, and we could not say or anticipate
all that was said, and we could not therefore say it was
irrelevant.
The CHIEF BARON—In the course of the Learned
Counsel's address some matters were introduced which
were irrelevant. But for the reasons stated by my
Learned Colleague, the Court did not interpose, though
both my brother Baron and myself were of the same opi-
nion, that those matters were irrelevant, and ought not
to have been introduced; but there were matters which
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introduced not have s
we expected would be replied to.
Mr. BUTT—I beg to assure your Lordships that I
would
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neral had not challenged me to do so. I feel obliged to
your Lordships for what you have said.
The SOLICITOR- GENERAL then resumed, and said he
trusted that nothing which had fallen from him with
reference to the late
topic,
would have the least effect on
the minds of the jury as b • earing on the prisoner's case.
The Learned Gentleman then proceeded to explain his
views of the law with reference to the charge
alleged
against the prisoner. He was proceeding when
Baron PENNEFATHER said—Mr. Solicitor-General,
now, having said so much, I would say it would be, per-
haps, better that you should postpone your observations
on the evidence till the morning.
The SOLICITOR-GENERAL—I am entirely in your
Lordships' hands. I agree it would be too much for the
Chief Baron and the jury, that we should remain until I
close my remarks, and his Lordship charged the jury,
besides, it is not desirable that the case should be laid
before the jury, who are doubtless fatigued.
Baron PENNEFATIIER—Then, gentlemen, we adjourn
till ten o'clock to-morrow—you will be accommodated
as usual.
The Foreman—My Lord, we are glad of it, as we all
would prefer such comfortable quarters as we occupied
last night, to being hlocked up for the night in thejury-
room.—(Laughter.)
The Court then rose and adjourned to ten o'clock this
day.
POSTPONEMENT OF THE TRIAL OF CHARLES
GAVAN DUFFY.
In reply to a question from the Court, as to whether
there was any other business for the city grand jury, or
whether they might not be discharged?
The ATTORNEY. GENERAL stated that he intended, on
the part of the Crown, to put in an affidavit, on which
would be grounded an application to postpone the trial
of Charles Gavan Duffy, against whom bills had been
already found for felony.
The Court then directed the city grand jury to attend
next day, at twelve o'clock.

DUBLIN, WEDNESDAY MORNING.—The southern mail.
which reached Dublin at three o'clock this morning,
brings no intelligence of any interest from the south.
The Freeman of this morning has the following:—
THE STATE PRISONERS—THE BISHOP AND
THE CLERGY OF DERRY.
We are in a position to state that the illustrious pre-
late of the north, Dr. Maginn, and his patriotic and
learned clergy, have already adopted and fottnded a
join in a more extended national movement, having
memorial for an amnesty, and will also be prepared to
for
its object the immediate amelioration of the condition of
the people.

THE POTATO CROP.
The accounts from the provinces this morning, in refe-
rence to the potato crop, are just what might have been
expected after the dreadful weather of the last five or
six days. All the country papers and their corre-
spondents concur in representing the late crop as com-
pletely destroyed; and they also speak most despondingly
of the corn crops. The only chance of the latter lies in
the return of warm and dry weather, of which there is
no appearance this morning.
MEETING OF THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT
IN DUBLIN.

A numerous meeting of gentlemen favourable to the
project of holding occasional sittings of the Imperial
Parliament in Dublin, was held on Monday, at the house
of Surgeon Carmichael, Rutland •square. Among those
present were the Right Hon. Lord Cloncurry, the Earl
of Miltown, Lord William Fitzgerald, Sir Montagu
Chapman, Sir D. Roche, Ilercules Robinson, R.N.;
Surgeon Carmichael, Dr. Maunsel, Dr. Grattan, Gus-
tavus Hamilton, T.C.; Godfrey Levinge, B. M. Tabu-
teau, Thomas J. Featherstone Hough, Hans Hamilton,
C. King, R.N.; Sir Rowland Eustace, Bart.; J. L. Na-
pier, Loughcrew. A series of resolutions wire proposed
and carried, and the meeting adjourned till Monday next.
Mr. SMITH O'BRIEN.-It is said that Mr. Whiteside,
Q.C., has been retained for the defence of Mr. Smith
O'Brien.
DismissAL or Da. CANE.—Dr. Cane, of Kilkenny,
has been dismissed from the commission of the peace.

FOREIGN CORN.--A Parliamentary paper pub-
lished yesterday shows that the gross quantity of
foreign corn, &c., imported since the Ist day of March,
on which the duties have been remitted, amounts to
165,557 quarters.

ASIITON, WEDNESDAY.
It has been ascertained since yesterday that the Char-
tists left their meeting-room about eleven o'clock, and
separated at once. They met again in less than an
hour in large numbers, all apparently armed with pikes,
&c., and marched through the streets in military order,
their heavy clogs ringing loudly on the pavement, and
attracting the attention of the inhabitants. They came
in the direction of Oldham •road, where Bright, the po-
liceman, was on duty. An old man, named Warren, was
passing at this moment, and fearing that the policeman
would be in danger, made up to him, at which time he
heard lain a,king the mob it at any time he had injured
them, and was begging that they would not hurt him.
At this point another policeman was seen by the mob,
when most of them left Bright and gave chase after
him down Stamford-street. Several shots were fired,
but none of them took effect, and he succeeded
in making his escape. Several of the mob in a
few minutes returned to Bright. One man levelled his
pike and thrust at him. Warren, who was still with
Bright, seized this pike by the blade, by which his
hand was wounded. Somebody then thrust a second
pike quite through Bright's thigh. At this Warren,
alarmed for his own safety, began to retire; he had not
gone many yards, however, when he turned round and
saw a pistol preswnted to Bright, which was instantly
fired, and he fell. At this Warren ran off as fast as pos-
sible. A person named Slater, who lives close to the
spot where the murder was committed, was aroused by
the noise of the party marching. Be and bis wife im-
mediately got up, and saw from the bedroom-window a
great mob; in a ew minutes they heard the report of a
gun, and Mrs. Slater going to another window which
looked into another street saw a man lying in the
gutter. Just before the shot, Mr. Slater distinctly
the words "make ready," and immediately after
he heard the same voice loudly say, "Join, join, when
the whole party formed into something like order, and
quickly marched off.
The magistrates examined a large number of persons
yesterday, some were discharged and the rest were re-
manded, but up to the present time no clue has been
obtained to the murder. The inquest is to bo held this
afternoon.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.
WARWICK, 1848.
Acceptances for the Leamington stakes.
st It I

__ ... at lb
Footst001, 5 yrs
The Cur, 6 yrs 7 13 Doctrine, 4 yrs ...... ... 6 1
St. Demetri, 5 yrs 7ll Columbus, 6 yrs
Hydrangea, 5 yrs ..... 710 Sylvan, 3 yr 5......
Yardley, aged
Rowena, aged
Cosachia, 4 yrs 6 9 Cracow, 3 yrs
Pillage, 4 yrs
Ulysses, 4} rs
Swordplayer, 3 yrs 6 4 Self Defence, 3 yrs.., 5 0
Lazarillo, 4 yrs 6 2 Egremont, 3 yrs
WOLVERHAMPTON RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Wrottesley Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 20 added;
three yrs old, 7st 41b; four, Bst 71b; fillies allowed 31b;
winners 31b extra. Once round. (3 Subs.)
Lord Caledon's Capsicum, 3 yrs ..• (Tasker) 1
Mr. J. Fowler's Ribaldry, 3 yrs ... ...
... 2
Won by half a length. Run in 2 min. 21 secs.
; The New Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 30 added for two
yrs old, Est 1216; three, 9st 21b; fillies, and geldings
allowed 21b; winners ,this year alb extra. T.Y.C.
(4 Subs.)
Mr. F. Nichol's Woolwich, 2 yrs ••• (G. Abdale) 1
Mr. Thompson's b c by Gladiator, 2 yrs 2
Mr. Howlin's fby Morning Star, 2 yrs ... .
..
Mr. J. Lillie's Amina, 3 yrs ... •.. ... ••• ;54
Won by three lengths. Run in 58
secs. se ..
The Holyoake Stakes of 20 sovs. each, 10 ft, and 5 only
if declared, with 50 added; the second Ito save his
stake. Twice round and a distance. (22 Subs., 11
paid.)
Mr. Meeson's The Dart, 6 yrs, 7st 61b (Whitehouse) 1
Mr. Walker na Brandyface, 4 yrs, 7st 10Ib ...
.., _
Colonel Anson's Lezarillo, 4 yrs, 6st 31b ... •. 23
Lord Chesterfield's Alpheia, 3 yrs, sst 2lb (car. 5s1:61.1;) 4
Won cleverly by a length. Run in 5 rain. l 0 secs.
The Consolation Stakes of 3 sovs. each, and 30 added,
mile and a half (4 Subs.), were won by Little Mary,
Bst 51b, beating Ellen Loraine, 7st 71b, and two others.
The Innkeepers' Plate was won by Hector, beating
Ranthos, and four others.
EGHAM RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
Two of the principal events having been reserved for
the second, or, as it is usually termed, the ‘. grand" d'ay,
and the weather having turned out favourable, the ire-
tropolitans, as well
as the country people, gathered in
sufficient numbers to give a successful wind-up to a
meeting which in its commencement was not at all g
en-
couragin ' to those chiefly interested in its success. Bet-
ting was rather more animated than on Tuesday, and the
sport ample, if not exciting. The list, notwithstanding
two of the races were in heats, was got through before
half-past live o'clock, and fortunately so, as a shower,
immediately alter the horses passed the winning chair,
rroved the forerunner of a very wet evening.
The Surrey and Middlesex Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 15
ft, and only 5 if declared, with 50 added; the second
to save his stake. Two miles and a distance. (18
Subs., 9 of whom pay 5 sovs. each.)
Mr. Shelley's Tarella, 4 yrs, 7st 41b ... (Mann) 1
Mr. Death's Antagonist, 4 yrs, 7st 101 b ...
... A
Lord Exeter's Cosachia, 4 yrs, 7st 71b ...
... ;
Duke of Richmond's Vampyre, 4 yrs, Bst 71b ... 4
Mr. E. M. Gannan's Hippona, 3 yrs, sst 91b.., ... 5
2 to 1 agst Antagonist, 3 to 1 agst Vampyre and Co-
sachia, and 4to 1 agst Tarella. Hippona, with Anta-
gonist in her track, led at a good pace to the first gap,
but instead of taking the turn to the left, went on straight
L for a few strides. being brought into the proper coupe