The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-14 00:00:00

HAMMERSMITH.

MURDEROUS ASSAULT.—TWO labouring men, named
Arthur Keefe and David Moore, were finally examined
on a charge of having been concerned with a third man
not in custody, in committing the following murderous
assault.

David Really, who appeared in a very weak state, de.
posed that he lived at No. 14, Stephen-street, Lisson-
grove, and was foreman over the labourers in the employ
of Messrs. Wright and Co., cement manufacturers,
Blackfriars. The prisoners, who had also been in
Messrs. Wright's employ, but had been discharged about
a fortnight before, came on Tuesday, the 29th ult., to
the new buildings in the Clarendon-road, Kensington-
park, Notting-hill, where witness is employed, with a
third man, who is not yet in custody. The prisoner
Moore said he wanted to speak to witness in the kitchen.
Witness told him he must do so outside the building.
Moore then complained of' having been discharged
through witness, and made a blow at him with his fist, but
missed striking him. He ran away, when Moore took up
a piece of quartering, three feet long and two or three
inches thick, and ran after witness, as did Keefe and the
third man, Keefe throwing a large stone at him, which
struck him on the right ear. After chasing him some
distance, they at length came up to him, and drove him
into a portico of one of the houses, where they beat him
dreadfully, and after they had knocked him down he was
kicked by Keefe in his left side; he was afterwards
kicked by all of them on different parts of his body. He
cried out for assistance, and on the prisoners seeing
persons coming, they all ran off. He had since kept
his bed nine days, and still felt the effects of the il-
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timent he had received, and was under a surgeon's

Other witnesses corroborated the evidence of the com-
plainant.
Mr. OLIVE said the assault was a most cowardly and
brutal one, for which he should send both prisoners for
trial.--They were both committed accordingly.

TILE ROYAL Boca HOUNDS.—The first meet of
her Majesty's buck hounds this season will take place at
Salt-hill, as upon the last three occasions, early in the
ensuing month. It is expected that
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proximo, will be " the opening day. The Earl of
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of the hunting season. The pack is entirely free from
the disease which had attacked the hounds some two
seasons since. It is now in excellent condition. Several of
the young hounds, which are undergoing the process of
" blooding," have shown great capabilities, and proved
themselves well up to their work. The pack consists of
upwards of fifty couples.
DEATII OF LADY ANNE HAMILTON.—When the
Countess of Dunmore's death was announced in the
papers a few months ago, it was said that she was the
only surviving daughter of the late Duke of Hamilton.
This was not true, as her elder sister, Lady Anne Ha-
milton, was living at the time. But she has now fol-
lowed her sister to the grave. having died at nine o'clock
on Saturday morning. She was seized with her last
fatal illness on the preceding Friday, and we believe re-
mained unconscious from the time of the attack to the
period of her decease. Lady Anne Hamilton was one of
the Princess of Wales's (afterwards Queen Caroline)
ladies in waiting.. hen the Princess of Wales went
abroad in 1814, Ls ly Anne did not accompany her with
her other ladies ; but when she became Queen Caroline,
and was on her return to this country, Lady Anne joined
her on her way back to Flanders, and she entered Lon-
don in the same carriage with the Queen. After Queen
Caroline's death, Lady Anne Hamilton retired once
more into private li and in course of time her means of
a comfortable exist ace were greatly reduced. After
several changes of residence, she at last retired to a
small house in White Lion-street, Islington, where she
ended her days. Lady Anne Hamilton was the eldest
daughter of Archibald, ninth Duke of Hamilton. She
was born on the 16th of March, 1766, and was conse-
quently in the 81st year of her age.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON TIIE CROYDON ATMOSPHERIC
RAILwAy.—On Monday morning, between nine and ten
o'clock, a dreadful accident occurred near Forest-hill,
Sydenham, to George Coleman, a servant to the Croydon
Railway Company. He was signalling to the half-past
nine o'clock down train, and he heedlessly stepped on
the atmospheric line, when he was instantly knocked
down and was run over by the fifty minutes past nine
atmospheric up train. On being taken up he was im-
mediately placed in a carriage and conveyed to town,
but expired in a few minutes. It is stated that the
fac; of the deceased was directed the wrong way at the
time.

TEA.—For black previous rates are asked, but the trade
operate with caution, espeCially in the better qualities, and
many parcels are offering for sale. The value of common
Congou cash is 8(1 to B%d, good common 9d to 91hd, and
Pouehong low to fine 4d to9d per lb; even at these rates, and
which are under the cost of importation, the trade only
taking sufficient for their immediate wants ; several peaks
are surprised at this, as the consumption is going on as large
as ever. Green has met with more attention, and large
parcels chiefly of the late arrivals have been sold in con-
sequence of merchants submitting to further reduced rates,
and coming to the determination to sustain a loss by the im-
portation, especially on the lower sorts under ls per lb. The
quantity of Tea upon which duty was paid at this port
during the past week amounted to 508,7191b5. None at. pre-
sent is declared for auction, but large parcels are expected.
The Monarch has arrived from China with 357,8191bs Con-
gou, 76,1491bs Souchong, 20,2111bs Orange Pekoe, 400 Hyson
Skin, 7,389 Hyson, 5,148 Young Hyson, 116,104 Twankay,
28,376 Imperial, and 67,423 Gunpowder, making the total
quantity 679,0191b5.
SinuTs.—There has been a brisk demand for Leeward
Island Rum, and prices have risen 12d per gallon ; the
quantity sold since this day week has been GOO puns, and
the latest rates paid have been 2s 4d to 2s 5d proof strength.
Calcutta has been in excellent request, and prices are still
rising, several parcels having been sold at 2s to 2s Id proof.
To-day Rum was in excellent request, and prices are still
rising ; proof Leeward telling at 2s 6d, and Calcutta at 2s to
2s 2a. A parcel of Jamaica of smokey quality brought 3s 3d
per gallon. The market has a brisk appearance for all kinds
of Rum.

COCOA.—West India has been purchased with more free-
dom, but no improvement- in prices has taken place. At
public sale 162 bags of Trinidad were sold, middling red at
39s 6d to 435, and low 365. 64 bags of Grenada, fine red
465, middling 385 6d, and sea damaged 31s 6d to 365 per
cwt. For Foreign previous rates are asked, but few buyers
are to be met with.
RICE —To-day the market for East India Rice presented
a dull appearance, and the sound of 2,327 bags of Bengal at
public sale was taken in at further reduced rates, viz.: good
white 19s, middling 18s to 183 6d, and common at 17s, but
the sea damaged sold at 16s to Us 6d for first class, 15s 6d
for second class, 14s 6d to 15s for third and fourth class, and
other kimcla of damaged at 15s per cwt.
INDIGO.—To-day during the progress of the sale 1,331
chests were withdrawn. 929 k Nests have passed the hammer.
The biddings continue to be as languid as they were last
week, and prices remain the same as quoted, ranging from the
last sale's rates to 3d advonce for Bengals, and a shade above
the average of the July sale for Madras and I~urpah.

COCHINEAL.—This afternoon all kinds of Ccclineal were
in much better request, and 337 bags Honduras silvers at
auction were nearly all sold at 4s 8d to 5s 8d for low to fine,
which is ld to Wiper lb higher; three bags fetched 6s 6d for
good quality.
FRUlT.—Prices are firm for New Currants, but the demand
has not been so active; the value of Patras is 565. and Zante
54s per cwt; the quality is act so good as it was last year.
Of Old Currants scarcely any remain unsold. Valencia
Raisins have been much in demand, and the market has
been again cleared at 45s to 46s per cwt. Muscatels have
been in extensive demand at from 52s to 70s, and very flue
has fetched 80s to 90s per cwt.
SALTPETRE.—Rough has been more sought after, but
business of moment was prevented privately by stiffer rates
being asked, and 1,106 bags at public sale of Calcutta were
taken in at 25s 6d for common grey small chrystal, 10Y, to
714 per cent. refraction, being fully 6d above the value. For
English Refined the demand has been active, and prices are
firm at 29s 6d to 30s. Nitrate of Soda is little wanted, and
can be obtained at 16s to 16s 6d per cwt.
TALLOW.—The home trade are still eager purchasers of
Russian on the spot, and in consequence of arrivals keeping
small, the stock being much less than it was at this time
last year, the deliveries being on the increase, and the quan-
tity between here and St. Petersburgh only 8,000 casks, a
further advance in the value has taken place, fine new P. Y.
Candle bringing 47s to 47s Gd per cwt. For forward delivery
the operations have been upon a large scale, and at stiffer
rates. For home made prices may be considered as mode-
rate ; the supply is less than it was. All other kinds have
been much in request, and prices are still rising.
Ous.—The market for Seal Oil has an improving appear-
ance; large purchases have been made, and further ad-
vanced rates are paid. None has been offered at auction.
Holders of Cod accepting 261 108, occasioned a good
business to be transacted privately, but the supply is on
the increase. Southern has been purchased with increased
freedom, and the parcels sold privately were at rather
higher rates. Sperm has been taken with more
freedom, and prices have improved 10s to 20s per tun ; se-
veral parcels were disposed of privately. The arrivals of
Oils have not been of much consequence si'nce last Tuesday,
but a further increase has taken place in the deliveries for
home consumption. Cocoa Nut is much wanted, and the
parcels sold by private contract were at stiff rates. Palm
has been largely dealt in privately. In Rapeseed Oil a good
deal has been done. Olive has been in excellent request,
and prices are very firm.

THE ANTICIPATED DEARTH.
The following prayer was offered in the Spanish and
Portuguese Synagogue on Saturday last, and will be
continued for the three following Saturdays. It is the
composition of the Rev. David Meldola, the Presiding
Rabbi
,c) God of Hosts I thou who of old created the
heavens, and brought forth with great power the earth,
and that which dwells therein—who, by thy great good-
ness, dost cause the ground to produce for man and every
living thing, and by the abundance of its fruits dost keep
alive the breath of man, and satisfy the desire of all thy
creatures:

" We acknowledge that thy tender mercies are over
all thy works, thou art good and beneficent to all man-
kind ; but, 0 Lord, with shame we confess before thee
that our transgressions have withholden good things
from us, that justly halt thou preventeN the fields from
yielding food sufficient to satisfy thy creatures, and
caused us to dread thy righteous displeasure.
" But, 0 merciful Father ! let thy divine attribute of
mercy again open thy good hand to us, and may all the
inhabitants of this realm thus receive abundantly from
thy treasures—that the land may again yield her fruits in
full, give food to all flesh, heal her breach, so that there
may be no want or famine in any of our cities, but may
all b? filled with these thy mercies.
" We beseech thee, 0 Lord ! also to make the hart
of man tender, so that he may love and assist his dis-
tressed broth( r ; that he may draw out his soul to the
hungry, and satisfy the afflicted suul at all times for ever
and ever. Amen."

A MONSTER CYLINDER.— On Friday, •as an im-
mense iron cylinder, weighing 18 tons, drawn by sixteen
horses, was passing up King-street, Coventry, it was
suddenly thrown from the carriage upon which it was
being drawn, and precipitated against the iron-railings
in frontof Mr. S. Hammerton's house, which were dashed
in pieces. Most fortunately no persons were passing the
spot at the time, or they must have been instantly
killed. The accident arose from the giving way of a
private sewer which passes under the road at that spot.
The whole of Mr. Hammerton's gateway was blocked up
by the enormous mass, and continued so from Friday,
when the accident occurred, till Tuesday, when it was
moved into the road, and from thence, on the following
day, to a carriage at the top of Bishop-street, from
whence it was draw❑ towards Nuneaton on Thursday
morning. The process of removing the cylinder from
the place where it fell to the top of the carriage was a
work of great care and labour, and was watched with
anxiety by a large concourse of spectators, who were at-
tracted to the spot by the novelty of the spectacle. We
understand the cylinder is part of a steam-engine in-
tended for the Wash-lane colliery at Nuneaton. It ap-
pears to have been brought all the way from the Coal-
brook Dale district by land.—Coventry Herald.
HARTLEPOOL BRANCH OF THE GREAT NORTH OF
ENGLAND.—On Monday last General Presley, the Go-
vernment Inspector of Railways, accompanied by James
Allport, Esq., and other gentlemen connected with the
York and Newcastle and Hartlepool Railways, proceeded
to examine the new branch of railway that has recently
been constructed, extending from Thinford lane, which
is about a mile and a quarter north of the Ferryhill sta •
tion, on to the Hartlepool Railway, which has recently
been purchased by the York and Newcastle Railway
Company. and will henceforth be called a branch of the
last-mentioned railway. The branch will be opened for
general traffic in a few days.
EXTORTION BY A TOLL COLLECTOR.—At Mary-
lebone Poitce-court, yesterday, William Butt, the col-
lector at the Pine Apple Gate, Edgware-road, was
summoned for having exacted 6d. toll for a small four-
wheel chaise attached to the back of a cart load of futni-
ture. The toll-collector stood upon the law, which
enacts that additional toll shall be paid for any "coach,
chaise, or chair" fixed or tied to another vehicle. The
magistrate said that the law indeed bore hire out in ex-
acting toll for the child's carriage, and that the sum-
mons must be dismissed, though it was a Slajloch
kind of triumph of which the collector had no reason
to boast.