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London, England, 1851-09-30 00:00:00

degraded condition in which, as regards physical com-
fort, the people are living; but, in the absence through-
out the north of that public spirit which in other dis-
tricts of the island is so strong, we can only so far con-
gratulate ourselves, that a siugle individual has come
forward to exhibit at least ono phase of the industrial
Highlands, composed, indeed, almost wholly of infant
efforts at production—but which are excellent of their
kind, and so promising for the future, that we can only
hope that an extensive and extending demand will reward
the efforts of the promoter and the labours of these
workveople of tho far north in their new and experi-
mental career."

nER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
PLAY-HOUSE PRICE NIGHTS.
It is respectfully announced to the patrons of the Opera, and for
the acconunodation of the numerous visitors still in London, that
FOUR MORE NIGHTS
will be given, viz.:—Wednesday Evening, October I, Thursday, 2,
Friday 3, and Saturday, 4.
TO-MORROW, October 1.
Last Appearance of Madame Barbiero Nini.
The Evening's performances will commence with
R
LUCEZIA BORGIA.. Lucrezia, Madame Barbieri NMI; Maffei
Orsini, ikladlle. Mario Cruvelli ; Gerinaro, Sig. Pardini ; Gubotta,
Signor Casanova ; Alfonso, Sig. Lorenzo.
Between the acts a Grand Divertissement. Lo Bolero, Madlle.s.
Rosa. Esper, Julien, and LaITIOUTCILX.
A Favourite Opera, in which Mine. Barbieri Nini will appear.
With a Grand _Divertissement, from IL PRUDIGO, comprising
the celebrated ras de folgnards, by Madlles. Rosa, Esper, Julien,
and Lamoureux.

THURSDAY.
The perfbrmance will commence with Belllni's celebrated Opera
NORMA.
Norma, Madge. Soho Cruvelli ; Adagisa, Madame Feller ;
rellione, Signor rardini ; °roF Rws
IDAY.Signor Casanort.,

ration, the last despairing remnants of the force of
LOPEZ, scattered over the hills, hiding among the un-
der:vvood, and emaciated by their long privations, were
ht lilted down by dogs after being exposed to all the
ht)rrors of a tropical storm, nearly drowned by the
min, deafened by the thunder, and blinded by the
lightning. Referring to these accumulated miseries
the survivor already quoted observes with some cm •
ph asis of the last night of their endurance—" It i s
im possible for me to describe the sufferings of tha t
night : heaven forbid that I should ever pass such
another : that night equalled an ordinary lifetime."
Having withstood the force of all these aggregate d
torments the miserable invaders of Cuba seem at last
to have abandoned all thoughts of looking forward to
their alleviation, and, descending from the mountains
in despair, to have given themselves up to their op-
pon eats. It was in this manner that the buccaneering
expedition against the noblest among all the colonial
possessions of Spain appears, from the account of
Lieutenant VAN VECHTEN, to have terminated. Its
results must in the end exercise over the more un-
principled among the adventurers in the United
States an influence singularly beneficial, at the same
time of course very materially strengthening the
energies and increasing the vigilance hitherto dis-
played by the Cuban Government. Little dread, we
believe, need henceforth be entertained of any future
attempt upon the liberties of that island, at least for
a while—the miserable failure of the last being the
best security for the repose of the population. For
this happy consequence the authorities of Spain have
reason to be grateful, the brightest jewel in her crown
having been preserved from the dangers of spoliation
by a variety of remarkable and most fortunate cir-
cumstances.

We would earnestly invite the public attention to
the report of the extraordinary proceedings which
have just taken place at the County Court of
Liverpool, which will be found in another part of
this day's impression. Under ordinary circum-
stances we should be exceedingly unwilling to speak
harshly of any judge fur the course which he may
think 'proper, in the exercise of his discretion, to
pursue. It seems, however, that Mr. RAMSHAY has
availed himself more largely of the extensive
powers committed to his charge than any
judge of either the superior or inferior courts of whom
we have ever heard, and that a most dangerous prece-
dent may be established, fatal to the freedom of the
press in this kingdom, and deeply prejudicial to the
utility of the recently established local tribunals, if
such transactions be permitted to pass without com-
ment, and without offering an indignant protest
against the undue assumption en the part of the
county court potentate.
In order to understand the case fully it
is necessary to recapitulate briefly some cir-
cumstances that may have occasioned a sore
feeling in the judicial mind, and rendered Mr. RAM-
SHAY more excitable on everything relating to his
conduct on the bench than might otherwise have been
the case. There had, it appears, some time since
been complaints preferred to the Chancellor of the
Duchy of Lancaster against the Learned Gentle-
man, and a memorial presented, praying for his
dismissal from office. A prolonged investigation
followed before the Earl of CARLISLE, in
which Mr. RAMSHAY had the advantage
of the powerful assistance of Mr. Sergeant
Mutters. The result of the inquiry was the ac-
quittal of the learned gentleman, Lord CARLISLE
having declared that there were no sufficient grounds
established to induce him to comply with the prayer
of the memorial, by removing Mr. RAMSHAY from
the court over which he was presiding. So far all was
right. We did not closely examine the evidence that
had been brought forward, or scrutinize the judg-
ment with too curious an eye : it was sufficient
that it was in favour of the accused. A
little disappointment might have been felt by
the parties actually engaged in the transaction ;
but we believe that the feeling of the public generally
was that of pleasure that a person in Mr. RAM..
SHAY'S position had; been exonerated from the more
serious portions of the charges preferred, and that- so
formidable an objection could not be brought forward
to the further extensio❑ of the county court system.
This feeling was enhanced by the account of the pre-
sentation of a piece of plate by Mr. RAMSHAY to his
accomplished and powerful advocate, a substantial mark
of gratitude that was equally creditable to the donor
and to the recipient. The public sympathies gene-
rally were therefore rather along with Mr. Reams/iv,
and we have no doubt that had the Learned Gentle-
man exhibited a conciliating demeanour, and had he
tried to correct the matters that had occasioned the
former complaints and desagremens, he would speedily
have gained the good opinion even of those
who had previously taken the most active and promi-
nent parts against him.
It appears, however, that he has thought proper to
pursue a different line of policy, and that he has
fancied himself capable of crushing the hostile portion
of the local press. Mr. %VJlITTY, the proprietor and
editor of the Liverpool Journal, was the first person
who fell under his displeasure, and if the accounts be
authentic which we have extracted from the columns
of a highly-respectable provincial contemporary, it is
high time that " the fourth estate" should bestir
itself to repel the formidable attack that has been
made upon its unquestionable privileges through the
person of one of its members.
The first intimation of any extraordinary excite-
ment on the part of Mr. RAMSHAY was the appear-
ance of a miserable specimen of the bill-sticking fra-
ternity, who was brought up in custody of a bailiff
of the court. He had been caught red handed, in the
act of posting placards in the immediate vicinity of
that tribunal, and tremblingly awaited his sentence.
He knew not the full extent of his guilt. Hereto-
fore the locality in which he had been engaged was
apparently devoted to the use of " gentlemen of his
profession." The most extraordinary variety of an-
nouncements were to be found in every available spot.
So confident was he of his privileges, that he was
actually whistling with an unconcerned air when

the grim bailiff approached and bore him, pale
and trembling, to the august presence. He
was, however, dismissed scathless. None of the

objectionable placards announcing the publication of
the Journal, were to be found among the heteroge-
neous contents of his wallet. He was, consequently,
dismissed with a severe lecture (for not being guilty),
and an intimation of what might have been bis fate,
had anything relating to " thc Journal" been found in

his possession. Having been thus acquitted, he be
came available as QUEEN'S evidence. He was ac,

cordingly closely interrogated as to the parties con-
cerned in that fearful offence. He either was, how-
ever, or feigned to be, totally ignorant of all relating
to the offenders. The Learned Judge was thus un-
able to wreak his vengeance on the humbler instru-
ments, but he would not thus be foiled; he deter-
mined on flying at higher game. His bailiffs were

accordingly ordered to bring the chief delinquent,
WHITTY, the proprietor and editor of the offending
Journal before the judgment seat.

Mr. WHITT! was not, however, willing to respond
to the curt invitation, verbally communicated
through such a channel. There being neither warrant

or summons, he refused to obey their order, and in

sisted on their immediate departure from his pre-
mises. They were again ordered to bring him with
them, but without any authority in writing being
given. They were of course resisted, and on the

third time of asking were armed with a summons,
which was promptly responded to by Mr. Wurrrv.
We shall not now offer any comment on the sub-
sequent proceedings. Unfortunately they speak for
themselves and in a voice of thunder—sundry fines
of 51. each were inflicted, and Air. WHITTY was

also committed for different terms of seven dap.' im-
prisonment. The matter, however, cannot terminate
there. A stringent investigation into all the circum-