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London, England, 1851-06-11 00:00:00

JUNE 11, 1851.
N°.18,320.] LONDON, WEDNESDAY
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SAM SLICK'S NEW WORK.
Just ready, in 2 vols. post Bvo.,
THE ENGLISH IN AMERICA.
By the Author of
"Sam Slick, the Clockmaker."
Also now ready, in 3 vols.,
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Now ready, price 55., Mustrated,.No. I. of
THE ARCHITECTURAL QUARTERLY
REVIEW.

CONTENTS :
Intraluctory Address to our Readers.
The Great Exhibition and its Influence upon Architecture.
Design in Ecclesiastical Architecture.
Aluseums at Home and Abroad.
Ruskin and "The Stones of Venice."
Architectural Nomenclature and Classification.
Domestic Gothic Architecture iu Germany.
Inventors, and Authorship in relation to Architecture.
Assyrian Architecture.
NOTICES OF NEW BOOKS.
Classified List of kooks recently publi.hed.
RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW :—Chevreul on Colour.
BUILDINGS, FURNITURE, &C.
NEW INVENTIONS :—Machinery, Tools, and Instruments.
It Materials and Contrivances—Self-acting,
Dust-shoot Door—Removal of Smoke by

Sewers, &c., &c.
Patents and Designs Registered, &e.,
GEORGE BELL, 186, FLEET-STREET (next St. Dunstan's

Church).

SECURITY TO EMPLOYERS.
PUBLIC GUARANTEE.
To Secretaries of Public Institutions, Clerks, Station Masters, Rail-
way Officials. Banker's Clerks, Travellers, Collectors, and others.
THE TIMES LIFE ASSURANCE AND GUARANTEE
COMPANY.
32, Ludgate-hill, London.
Incorporated under Act of Parliament.
HONORARY PRESIDENTS.
Charles Hindley, Esq., M.P., Dartmouth House, Westminster.
James Kershaw, Esq., M.P., Stockport.

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TRUSTEES.
James Alexander Douglas, Esq., I I, Queen-square.
Ambrose Moore, Esq.. Endsleigh-street, Tavistock-square.
James Nisbet, Esq., Berners-street, Oxford-street.
DIRECTO/IS.

The Hon. FRANCIS VILLIERS, Berkeley-square, Cmknows'.
JAMES WY LD, Esq., M.P., Charing-cross, DEPUTY-CuerainAN.
Thomas Nathaniel Baker, Esq., Wahvorth.
George Cooper, Esq., 168, Fleet-street, and Croydon, Surrey.
Charles Latham, Esq., Hornsey-road, Middlesex.
John Lilwall, Esq., Park-place, Hyde-park.
Louis de Massaic, Esq., :Maids-hill, West, and 130, Piccadilly.
Captain O'Brien, Royal Artillery, Green-street, Grosvenor-square.
Arch. F. Paul, Esq., 33, Devonshire-place, Portland-place.
James Reid, Esq., Lime-street, and Aberdeen.
John Robinson, Esq., 18, Upper Stamford-street.
Alexander Webber, Esq., Davies-street, Berkeley-square, and 47,

Upper Baker-street.
The Rey. John Wood, Canterbury House, Walworth.

AUDITORS.
William Abbott Kent, Esq., 7, Milk-street, Cheapside.
William Daniel Owen, Esq., the Grove Highgate, and Great Coram-

street, Russell-square.
Daniel Pratt, Esq., 13, Dover•place, New Kent-road.
11. B. Rye, Esq., Old Broad-street, City, and 16, Paul's-Place, Ball's-
pond, Islington.

PHYSICIANS.
Philip B. Ayres, Esq.. M.D., Wandsworth.
John Charles Cooke, Esq., M.D., New-cross,
SURGEON.
John Bishop, Esq., Bernard-street, Russell-square.
STANDING COUNSEL.
Standish G. Grady, Esq., Middle Temple.
CONSULTING ACTUARY.
Thomas Parnell. Esq., F.I.A.
SOLICITORS.
G. E. Dennes, Esq., F.L.S., Devereux.court, Temple, Honorary
Secretary to the Botanical Society of London.
Messrs. Scott and Edwards, 23, Southampton-buildings, Chan-
cery.lane.
BANKERS.
The Commercial Bank of London, Lothbury.
The Royal British Bank.
BROKERS.
Messrs Sutton, Gribble, and Sutton, Royal Exchange.
MANAGER.
H. B. Sheridan, Esq.
MANCHESTER.—Offices, 20, Princes-street.
Bowker, Esa., Town Councillor, Trafford House.
John Boardman, Esq., Alderman, Cheetham-hill.
Romaine Callender, Esq., Messrs. Callender, Sons, and

Dodgshon, Mosley-street.
John Cheetham, Esq., Stalytoridge.
J. C. Grundy, Esq., Alderman, Exchange-street.
James liersbam, Esq., M.P.Messrs. Kershaw, Leese, and Side-

bottom, High street.
llugh Mason, Esq., Thomas Mason and Son, Ashton-under-Lyne.
Archibald Prentice, F,q., Salford.
Thomas Roberts, Esq., Messrs. Mottershead and Roberts, Market-

place.
James Watts, Esq., S. and J. Watts and Co., Fountain-street.
William Woodward, Esq., W. Woodward and Son, Greenwood-street.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs. George Hadfield and Son, Fountain-street.
SURVEYOR.
J. Walters, Esq., Architect, &c., Cooper-street.
PHYSICIANS.
Thomas H. Watt 3, M.D. I Henry Browne, M.D.
LOCAL SECRETARY.
Mr. W. T. Swan.
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the same at the lowest possible rate, and after the first three years,
Annually Divides Four-fifths of the Profits.
Thus by applying the justly popular principle of Mutuality to
Public Guarantee, the Premiums, instead of being a tax upon
honesty, become a means of saving and investment.
RATES—From 7s. 6d. per cent. upwards. No charge for Stamps.
An allowance made in the Guarantee Premium where a Life As-
surance and Guarantee are combined.

SALES BY AUCTION.

The beautiful FREEHOLD ESTATE of GREENLANDS, with
Its delightful Fishery and Farm, embracing a considerable extent
of the rich Bank of the Thames, and of the contiguous pic-
turesque wooded brows between Henley and Marlow.
MESSUS., DANIEL SMITH and SON will
previously disposed of by Private Treaty) submit to
PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction Mari, on FRIDAY, June
20, at Twelve, by direction of the Trustees under the will of the late
proprietor, the above desirable and choice
R LYE R-SIDE RETREAT,
bend one of the most attractive objects on the bants of th,: Thames;
comprising a mcdern villa, on a moderate scale, with beautiful and
finely timbered pleasure grounds sloping to the river, in which it
possesses an extensive end exclusive right of fishery ; together with
excellent walled gardens and orchard ground, neat lodge, complete
farm homestead, and a compact little domain of 180 acres, in the
midst of a delightful and select neighbourhood, and same of the
most picturesque scenery in the county, between the
,towns of
Henley and Marlow, within two hours' journey of London.
Particulars and cards to view may be had of Messrs. Pemberton,
Crawley, and Gardiner, solicitors, Whitehall-place ; and of Messrs.
Daniel Smith and Son, in Waterloo-place, Pad-mall, who are au-
thorised to accept an offer by private treaty.

NOBLE TOWN MANSION, opening to the Green Park, delight-

fully situated between Stafford and Durham Houses, with imme-

diate possession.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned by the noble Proprietor to OFFER for SALE
by AUCTION, at the Mart, on FRIDAY, June 20, at Twelve (unless
amaceeptable offer is previously made by Private Treaty),
A most capital and choice LEASEHOLD MANSION, comprising
superior accommodation for a family of distinction, most desirably
situated, adjoining the residence of the Duke of Sutherland, with its
garden opening to the Green Park, of which the principal rooms
command an uninterrupted view, embracing Buckine.am Palace.
It is in the Parish of St. James's, and held under the Crown for an
unexpired term of 46 years, at the low ground-rent of 971. 195. 4d.
Immediate possession may he had. _ . .

Cards to view the mansion may be had of Messrs. Daniel Smith
and Son, in Waterloo-place, Pall Mall ; or of Messrs. Tennant,
Harrison, and Tennant, Solicitors, Gray's Inn-square ; and of Mr. T.
Burd, Land Agent, Shrewsbury.

TAPLOW, near Cltefden and Windsor, within a few Minutes'
Walk of the Railway Station at Maidenhead, and only one Hour's

Ride from London.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned to announce that unless previously disposed
of by Private Contract, they shall OFFER for PUBLIC COMPE-
TITION, at the Mart, in JULY,
The very capital and distinguished RESIDENCE of TAPLOW
HOUSE (a few years since the property and favourite seat of the
the late Marquis of Thormond), replete with every comfortable and
luxurious appendage for a family of rank and fortune, delightfully
secluded in pleasure-grounds of remarkable beauty, and superbly
timbered, on the south slope of Taplow-hill, commanding, amidst the
rich and finely-varied scenery of the Thames, magnificent views of
the Castle. It has superior gardens, conservatories, hothouses, ex-
cellent stalling, ice-house, and lodges, the whole in the most perfect
order, both within and without. Taplow is one of the choicest and
healthiest spots in the vicinity of Windsor, with a fine dry soil, and
delicious water. A portion of the very elegant furniture may be pur-
chased, so as to afford almost immediate possession.
The property cannot be viewed without special permission, for
which cards may be had at their offices in Waterloo-place, Pen-
man.

SALES BY AUCTION.

BURLEY- PARK.
One of the most admired and healthy Seats in the NEW FOREST,
between Lymington, Lyndhurst, and Ringwood, and within a walk
of about One Mile and a Halt of the Christchurch-road Station,
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brineing it within Four Hours' Journey of London.
AEISSItS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
v_ SUBMIT to PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Mart, at the
end ofJULY, by direction of the Executrix of the late George Rooke
Fenian, Esq. (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously mate
by Private Treaty),
The above most desirable FR FIEHOLD ESTATE, comprising a
handsome and substantial mansion of a modern unitorin elevation,
with good stabling, and various offices and outbuildings of the best
description, and every part of the premises abundantly supplied
with spring Water, walled gardens, hot•house, orchards, and flower
gardens, surrounded by a very beautiful and f n.erbly-timbered
little park, containing about 90 acres of. excellent grass-land, cm-.
bellishe 1 with a tine expansive sheet of. water, full-grown belts
and plantations, with wilderness and shrubbery, grass and gra-
velled walks of extraordinary variety, and of great extent, screened
and adorned with stately timber and luxuriant shrubs, and openinh
to delightful and cheerful views or the forest, in which the estate has
valuable rights. On the verge of the park is a modern Cottage Oruee,
also Two other Cottages, and al entrance lodge. The house has a
south aspect, is on a dry, sandy soil, and is near the church and
post-office, and skirted by the road to Ringwood, Lyndhurst, and
Southampton. It is in the cen.re of hounds, and surrounded by
capital roads, a highly-respectable neighbourhood, and exceedingly
picturesque scenery. Some adjoining lands may now be bought,
with a manor. _ _

Cards to view may be had at their offices in Waterloo-place, Pall-
mall
; and of Robert Davy, Esq., solicitor, Ringwood; ang when the
day of sale is fixed descriptive particulars anplans mi,•pe had at
the chief hotels at Southampton, Lyndhurst, &c.; and at the Auc,
tion Mart.

TRIAL of COUNT and COUNTESS

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telligeoce, as she had only been with them a tztuight,
but the Ciuntess had been very kind to her. The Count,
however, was very severe to his wife; when he ordered
anything she was obliged to obey; eni he always spoke
menacingly to her. Witness had twice seen the do-
ceased Gustave; the first time he came he had spoken
to her. and had afterwards conversed with the Countess.
The Countess received him in a very friendly way.
The sF cond time she saw him was on the 20th November.
On that day he arrived at 10 o'clock, and breakfasted
with the Countess. Witness did not see the Count,
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told the Count that there was a good deal of disorder in
his household. It frequently happened that the Coun-
tess was obliged to prepare the dinner. When she had
ordered anything, the Count gave counter orders, and
the Countess dared not reply. On the 20th November
Gustave told her that he intended to stop to dinner, and
asked at what hour it would be ready. She said that
there was no fixed hour, and he answered that it did not
matter once in a way what hour it was. Whilst wit-
ness was dressing the Countess, the Count came in and
asked at what time the dinner would be ready. The
Countess said "Immediately," and she placed her arms
round her husband's neck. Witness observed that, as
soon as she should have done dressing the Countess, she
would lay out the table—she having been ordered to
wait at table, although that was not part of her ordi-
nary duty. The Countess ordered her to take the din-
ner of the governess and the children to the children's
room, though they ordinarily dined with their parents.
The Countess said that she could not have them at table,
as business matters had to be discussed. She also
told her that when she had removed the dinner she

was to retire. When witness had cleared the table,
only half a bottle of Champagne was left, and the Coun-
tess said she would fill Gustave's glass from it.
Witness did not again see Gustave until after his death.
Whilst the dinner was going on, a poor countryman, to
whom the Countess had promised assistance for a sick
person, came, but the Count asked his wife what right
she had to meddle with such matters, and prevented any-
thing from being given. Witness, after dinner, took
away several glasses. She remarked that Gustave
neither ate nor drank anything until after he had seen
the Count eat and drink the same things. The Countess
had made some apple tarts, and gave some of them to
the deceased. Those tarts had been made in presence of
Gustave. Witness after dinner went in with the lamps,
but the Count sent her away, and ordered her to go up
to the children's room. Whilst there, Justine Thibaut,
another servant, went out, but presently returned in
great terror, and was so weak that witness had to sup-
port her. Witness asked what ailed her, and she said,
" No, no, not now; I will tell you hereafter!" and she
afterwards related that she had heard Gustave exclaim,
"Oh oh help—quick—help, Hippolyte!" Justine
also told her that she had heard the cries as she was
going to the kitchen, but she was so troubled that she
had made different statements on that point. Justine
had seen some one leave the dining-room, and close dif-
ferent doors, as if to prevent the noise in the dining-
room from being heard.
The President—Did you not think of going to the
assistance of Gustave?—Yes, Sir; and shortly after I
went to the door of the antechamber of the Count's
apartment. He was so troubled, so trembling, that he
could not seize the handle of the door. He had no
light, but I had one, and I observed that he was very
pale. There was blood on his forehead as if he had re-
ceived a cut with a knife. I asked him what was the
matter, and he replied "Leave me!"
Did he close the door after him?—No Sir.
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Did his voice appear changed?—Yes, Sir.
To what could you compare the change?—To that of
" a man who had committed a bad action."

When you went down again, what did you see?—l
saw the Count running with a jug full of warm water;
the Countess was so frightened that I dared not speak
to her. She said to me, " Emerance, go up stairs again."
I followed the Countess in spite of her, and saw her en-
ter the room in which her husband was. The Countess
spoke low to the Count. I heard a noise similar to that
caused by vomiting. In going a little after into the
room, I saw that the Count had vomited in a basin. I
made no reflection at the moment, but afterwards I
thought that poison bad, in a struggle, fallen on him.
The witness then proceeded to say that she had re
turned to the children's room, and had stated to the
other servants what she had seen. She had said that
what was taking place below did not concern the ser-
vants, and that if they were wanted the bell would be
rung. The Countess came to the room, and took her
daughter, the little Eugenio, in her arms. She was
greatly agitated, and pressed the child wildly to her
breast. She asked for a glass of water, saying that she
had eaten salt meat and was dreadfully thirsty. Wit-
ness did not give the glass of water because the Count
barred her passage. The Countess then cried, " Gus-
tave is ili!" She believed, also, that the Count cried
the same thing. Witness was ordered to go to the
kitchen for a light; she did not see then a jar of vinegar,
which had been there previously. Shortly after the
Count entered the kitchen, and said, " What a misfor-
tune! Gustavo is dead! I expected to find him on a
chair, but he was on the floor." Witness went into the
dining room, and saw M. Gustavo inundated with
vinegar, and there was an odour which she had never
experienced before. When she saw the Count in the
antechamber, he had on a great coat—when she saw
him in the kitchen, he had on an old dressing-gown,
which had not since been found. The Countess did not
follow her to the kitchen. Whilst witness was in the
kitchen, she heard her cry, " Ah! mon Dieu! Gustave
is dead !" When witness saw the body the face was co-
vered with vinegar, as if it had been plunged into a
basin-full; and the Count rubbed the nose with vinegar
as roughly as he would have done a floor. Witness was
Indignant, and said that that was not the way to treat a
sick man. She observed scratches and bruises on the
face of deceased, and that his shirt collar was as tightly
pressed round his throat as if he had been strangled.
There were marks of blood on the shirt collar and the
cravat. Between eleven and twelve o'clock at night
witness and other domestics went to the dining-room to
ask if the Count and Countess had any orders to give.
They were not there; and they went to the room to
which the body had been conveyed, to see if they had
gone to render assistance to Gustave, although there was
no hope. Witness saw in a retired part of the chateau
a light, which caused her to feel fear, and she cried,
" Who goes there? who goes there?" The Countess
answered, "It is I." Witness asked what had become
of the Count, and the Countess said that ho had gone to
seek for vinegar. Witness asked why he should take that
trouble, when he had so many servants? She then
went to the governess, Madlle. Pate. She afterwards
saw the coachman, who expressed surprise at the Count
and Countess having fled to the chamber. lie said he
suspected something, and proposed that they should
examine the dining-room, which they did. They found
a small knife, and she observed that it seemed to her
that Gustave had used it to defend himself. The Count
told the Countess to hide everything which could cause
a misfortune to be suspected. That appeared very
strange to witness. The carpet in the dining-room had
been partially turned up. The dining-room was washed,
by order of the Countess. In the night following the
crime neither the Count nor the Countess retired to rest
before five o'clock. In the course of the night the
Countess burned several papers. The Count carried a
large packet of papers to the kitchen fire, and made ono
of the servants burn it.

In answer to the President M. de Bocarme said that
the papers were old ones, which had been in a lumber-
room, but he admitted that amongst them were two
from the gardener at Ghent. As to the letters burned
by his wile, ho said that perhaps they were correspond-
ence with persons with whom he was not acquainted.
The two letters of the gardener were relative to venomous
plants.
The female prisoner stated, in answer to a question,
that amongst the letters destroyed was one of her hus-
band's mother, another of his sister, and the others were
from M. Van nouette. The latter bad been burned be-
cause they referred to poisons.
Emerance, having been again questioned, said that
she know that the cravat of the deceased had been burned
by order of the Countess.
The Court then adjourned, but the President told
Emerance that she would have to be again examined.