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London, England, 1834-09-23 00:00:00

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(Cheers.) " Old Ireland—may the speedy repeal of the le-
gislative Union restore her to her rank among the nations of
he earth, inseparably connected with England by mutual in-
e rests, and the golden link of the Crown." After Mr. Waddy's
health being drank, to which he returned thanks in an able
and lengthened speech, the party separated highly delighted
and entertained at the festive enjoyment of the evening.—Li-
merick Star.

COUNTESS GREY AND THE TARTANS.---Lady
Grey and her amiable family, before leaving Edinburgh, sup-
plied themselves with tartan dresses in honour of the country
which had received them with such grateful enthusiasm. Lady
Grey, with that modesty of taste which suits her retired charac-
ter, selected a satin dress of the Abercromby tartan, one di-
vested of the more gaudy colours.

On Saturday, the 13th, his Grace the Archbishop
of York, held a confirmation in Newark church, when he ad-
ministered that rite to 941 young persons, principally from the
country. Immediately after he set off for Tuxford, and held a
confirmation there. -It is above four years since his Grace held
a confirmation at Newark, at that time there were 1,891 per-
sons confirmed—compared with this year, it is a proof that this
rite is on the wane.—Stamford News.

The Montpellier Rotunda has never, in our recollec-
tion, been graced by so numerous and brilliant an assemblage
of the world of fashion as on the evening of Thursday last,
when the Quadrille Ball was honoured by the presence of
nearly five hundred of our most distinguished residents and vi-
sitors.—Cheltenham Journal.

It is a fact by no means curious or rare, that,
though London is deserted, there are at present very few first-
rate residences in Cheltenham unoccupied,—so entirely has
this highly-favoured watering-place become the favourite
rural resort of all the rank, fashion, wealth, and distinction of
the country.—Cheltenham Journal.

The Duke of Wellington is at Walmer Castle, where
a select party of relatives and distinguished persons are on a
visit to his Grace. The Duke seems to take an active interest
in the works now going on at Dover for enlarging and extend-
ing and extending the pier, by which greater facilities will be
given to the entrance and exit of shipping, especially in stormy
weather. More than 2,000,0001. sterling has already been
expended on this pier, and it is said that 1,000,0001. more is
required to complete the present plan. The Duke of Wel-
lington, accompanied by his brother, Lord Cowley, has in-
spected the progress of the new works every day since their
arrival in Kent. They usually go f?om Walmer to Dover in
a sort of jaunting car.

The late Mr. Blackwood corresponded himself with
all the contributors to his Magazine, and by this means in-
creased their attachment to it and himself. He was extremely
liberal in the remuneration he gave for contributions. Other
publishers regulate the price they give for articles by the length
to which they extend ; but Mr. Blackwood, when he met with
an article that particularly pleased him, would often give
four times the price for it which it would have brought if
paid by the sheet, adding, when authors would have expressed
their surprise at his liberality, that he never paid for literature
by the yard, as if paying fora piece of cloth, but that he wished
to measure the quality rather than the quantity. The Maga-
zine has a circulation of nearly 9,000 copies monthly.__
Morning Paper.

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ROYAL KENT THEATRE, KENSINGTON.---This
elegant little theatre closed for the season on Saturday night,
when it was fully attended. The performances consisted of
The Broken Sword ; or, the Torrent of the Valley. After
which, The Barber of Kensington; and concluded with the
pantomime of Harlequin and the Fairy of the Silver Star.
During the evening an appropriate address was spoken by Mr.
Raymond. We understand that is the intention of Captain
Forbes, the spirited proprietor, to re-open it on the 22d of
next month, when he will be joined in the undertaking by se-
veral gentlemen of high repute in the theatrical world. Ma-
dame Vestris, and several other celebrated performers, are
spoken of as being engaged. The theatre will be consider-
ably enlarged, and undergo various alterations during the re-
cess ; and it is the intention of the proprietor to apply for a
licence at the next Quarter Sessions, which, we doubt not,
lie will obtain, as it will not be opposed by the Local Magis-
trates.

On Saturday last, in the neighbourhood of Chester,
a labouring man walked six miles in 48 minutes for a trifling

wager.

OlL.—There is no further news from the fishery.
All common oils are nominal for the moment. A parcel of
South Sea oil sold at public sale last week, at 221. 10s. to 221.
155., being 20s. per tun lower than the previous week. Lin-
seed oil continues of heavy sale ; very little rape oil left, 465.
paid for refined. Olive oils in good demand.

" Why don't you wear your ring, my dear ?" says
a father, in some play, to his daughter. " Because, papa, it
hurts me when any body squeezes my hand." " What business
have you to have your hand squeezed ?" " Certainly not ; but
still, you know, papa, one would like to keep it in squeezable
order.

MAN DROWNED.—On Saturday last a pilot of the
name of Cullen, at Feathard, whilst sculling the jolly-boat of
the Western Star, fell overboard. Although the water was
quite still, and in depth not more than eight feet, and the man
considered a very expert swimmer, yet we regret to state that
life was extinct before assistance could be rendered him. It
is supposed he was seized with cramp.— WexfordFreeman.
On Saturday last one of those disgraceful exhibi-
tions, which we had hoped for the credit of both sexes was
abolished, took place in the Cattle-market, Nottingham • a
man from Derbyshire produced his wife, with a new halter
round her neck, and publicly disposed of her for the sum of
2s. 6d. She was purchased by a man with whom she had
previously cohabited for four years.—Nottingham Mercury.

ROBINS OUTDONE.-Last week, a person in the
neighbourhood of Keswick, having several hives of bees to dis-
pose of, and being desirous to attract purchasers, caused a
placard to be printed, announcing the sale, with the following
extraordinary head lines :—" Extensive sale of live stock,
comprising not less than one hundred andforty thousand head,
with an unlimited right of pasturage I " The trick succeeded
to admiration.

The Monks of La Trappe, established on a wild
tract of land at New Melleray, County Waterford, have al-
ready brought into profitable cultivation upwards of 100 acres
of ground which plough or spade had never before touched.
They have planted 30,000 young trees on the mountain, and
their garden has this year produced cabbage, potatoes, tur-
nips, cauliflowers, and other vegetables. They have 600 acres
of mountain in their possession.

SELF-DESTRUCTION.—This day there was an In-
quest held in the city Bridewell before Henry Hardy, Esq.,
Coroner, on the body of Josiah M'Luish, Captain of the brig
Zephyr, of Swansea. It appeared that yesterday evening the
unfortunate man flung himself into the river from his vessel at
about six o'clock, in the presence of several individuals. Some
philanthropic persons plunged in after him, and in ten minutes
succeeded in bringing him on shore, but it was then too late,
life was extinct. Verdict—" Threw himself into the river
udder mental depression and derangement."—Cork Chron.
SUPPOSED MURDER.—A considerable sensation
was caused in Wick on Friday last, in consequence of a report
that the captain of a vessel, the St. Andrew, of Kirkcud-
bright, had murdered his wife at sea, betwixt Orkney and
Wick. On the passage the cry of murder was heard, when
the seamen and others went below and found the captain beat-
in.- his wife in a very violent manner. On reaching the bay
of Wick, medical aid was called in, but the poor woman only
lived three hours. A precognition of the circumstances was

made on Saturday, and the captain was committed to gaol.—
Scotch Paper.

FIRE NEAR ROCHDALE.—On Monday evening
last, about half-past ten o'clock, a woollen mill, known by the
name of Jackey Brown's factory, near Rochdale, was dis-
covered to be on fire. The alarm soon reached Rochdale,
and by half-past eleven o'clock four engines were on the spot ;
but in spite of all that could be done, the whole building was
burnt to the ground. The building was not insured, but part
of the machinery was. The factory was rented by Mr. John
Grayson, who also belonged to the machinery. The fire is
said to have originated on account of the scutching machine
wanting oil.—Liverpool Chronicle.
V ILL ANOUS IMPOSITION.—The Cornubia steamer
from Gottenburg, which arrived here on Sunday last, expe-
rienced, on Saturday, a heavy gale off the Dogger Bank.
The situation of those on board was one of much inconvenience,
which was greatly aggravated by the circumstance of their
being entirely destitute of fresh water, the men who were en-
gaged to fill the casks at Gottenburg having returned them
full of sea water, which they had doubtless obtained with
greater ease than fresh. It is the intention of the master to
proceed against the scoundrels who passed upon him this cruel
hoax. —Hull Advertiser.

EXPEDITION TO CENTRAL AFRICA.—On
Thursday morning the expedition for exploring Central Africa,
under the command of Dr. Smith, proceeded on its perilous
undertaking. The party consists of Dr. Smith, Captain
Edye, of the 98th Regiment, Mr. Charles Bell, Mr. Burroiv,
besides two Gentlemen from India, who will accompany them
as far as Lattakoo. They were escorted in the morning to a
considerable distance on their journey by Sir John Herschell,
Mr. M' Clear, the Astronomer Royal, Mr. Meadows, and
Baron, Von Ludwige, gentlemen attached to them by friend-
ship and a common zeal for discovery. They started in excel-
lent spirits, making allowance for those feelings the occasion
.. excited, when solicitude for the safe return of these enter-
men was mixed up with sincere friendship and esteem.
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this canal includes two years. The tonnaget rates in the year
ending May, 1833, yielded 1970/. ; in the yearr ending May,
1834, 20771. The expense for attendance and e
former year was 3706/., and the latter 38031. ,rphaeirs in the
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sioners anticipate an increase of their revenue in the currentrimis
year from the announcement of a new steam vessel of a capa-
city suitable to the increasing demands of the trade between
the Clyde and the east coast. Being of 136 horse power, her
size will compel her to abandon the passage of the Crinan ca-
nal, and to make the voyage round the Mull of Cantyre. It

is expected that she will commence plying at the latter part of
the present season. The income of the Crinan canal in •1832
was 17661. ;in 1833, 20491. The number of passengers in
1832 was 9594 ; in 1833, it was 12,777.

On some of the glass forming 0 the lamps in Paris
the names of the streets are inscribed. It is desirable, says
one of the Paris Journals, that a similar inscription should be
made upon every lamp at the corner of each street. This
would prove useful at night, not only to strangers, but to the
Parisians themselves.

SEIZURE OF TOBACCO.—On Saturday evening,
Lieutenant Charleston, of the Water Guard station, belonging
to Cork, having received information that the schooner Abet,
of Dartmouth, 87 tons register, Thomas Tipper, commander,
with a crew of three men, apparently loaded with calm, eon-
tained a quantity of tobacco in bales, boarded her at Black..
rock, and found the information correct. The number of bales
is not known, but from the statement of the crew, it is sup-
posed to be between 380 and 400. She was cleared out at
Neath with a cargo of culm, for Cork. The captain and crew
have been left in gaol.—Cork Chronicle.
UNSTAMPED NEWSPA PERS.—HULL, SEPT. 19.

—The stamp-office in London has ordered prosecutions at law
against Mr. Acland, for selling his unstamped paper, called
the Hull Radical and Eastern Star. The Mayor, T. B.
Locke, Esq., summoned him to appear last week to answer
five informations. The verdict of the magistrates was
that the defendant was guilty of all the charges contained in
the five informations. The sentence was, that he should be
fined in the sum of 1001., or in default of the payment thereof,
to be imprisoned for the space of six months in the common
gaol of Hull.

ORNAMENTAL CHIMNEYS.—Another tall chim-
ney has now reared its head amongst us, and seems not only
to prove an extension of our staple trade, but an improvement
in taste. We allude to the steam chimney just completed for
Messrs. J. Rodger and Suns, by an able townsman, Mr. S.
Worth. It is octagonal, and finished at top with a capital of
ornamental stone work. The great height- of the chimney
(150 feet), and the elevated ground on which it stands, ren-
der it a very conspicuous object from the surrounding country.
We hope this specimen of tasteful architecture will stimulate
to further improvement the future builders of these structures.
—Sheffield Independent.

HORSES.—CAUTION.—Mr. Beeson, veterinary
surgeon, of Amersham, being called to examine two very fine
horses that had died suddenly withont any apparent cause,
discovered in the stomachs some portions of yew-tree, which
it seems the horses, having stood under the, tree, had eagerly
eaten. The poison was surprisingly rapid in its effects. They
were a 3 and 5-year-old that died, and could not have been
estimated at less than 501. or 551. the two. There were no
svmptoms of the slightest kind observed before they fell : the
driver says they went very well, and only staggered a few
paces, dropped, and before the harness could be taken off they
were dead. They died in about three hours after eating the
yew. Cattle and sheep are equally affected by this poison.
It is with much real gratification that we find the
improvements made by Mr. Samuel Hall, of Basford, in the
steam engine, have given the utmost satisfaction wherever
they have been tried ; and lately a Surveyor from the Admi-
ralty has been down in Nottingham, expressly for the purpose
of examining the improvements, as we believe a Government
steam vessel is to be erected, in which the engines are to be
constructed upon Mr. Hall's plan ; and there is every proba-
bility of the other Government steamers undergoing the ne-
cesary alterations, to bring their engines to act on the same
system. The saving of fuel, and many other expenses, is re-
presented as being extremely important to all persons who use
steam power.—Nottingham Mercury.

On a careful and minute inquiry into the condition
of a portion of the female sex in London, it has been calcu-
lated that the number of females of a certain class exceeds
80,000 ; that there are at present 15,000 girls, children of the
poor, who have no visible means of subsistence, the greater
part of whom are trained to every variety of vice, and are
without shelter at home. It is also ascertained that the
number of female servants in London it 165,732 ; that the
time each servant remains in one situation, by an average
taken at seven different periods, is 462 days, consequently on
an average 3513 leave their situations every day. Seven oat of
every ten are young women from the country.
MR. AUDUBON.—This distinguished ornithologist,
whose drawings of American birds have obtained universal
celebrity, is now on a visit to Manchester. In the journey
from which he has returned, he travelled through the Floridas,
and along the coasts of the United States, as far north as the
Labrador ; and in the course of it he obtained specimens of
many rare and of some previously unknown species of birds,
particularly of water birds, which will be given in the third
volume of his great work, the three first numbers of which are
now in the course of publication. Independent of his acquisi-
tions in ornithology, Mr. Audubon has obtained much valuable
and new matter in natural history, which will appear in his
second volume of Ornithological Biography.

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INFANTICIDE.—On Monday the dead body of a
new-born male child was found under a plank which is used
as a bridge over a small stream near Cock-mill, about a mile
and a half from Whitby. The body was wrapped up in an
old cotton apron, and enclosed in a canvass or tick pillow-case,
and presented such marks as led to the suspicion that it had
been murdered. An inquest has been held on the body, the
result of which is a verdict of "Wilful murder" against Ann
Johnson, the mother of the child, and Elizabeth Hodgson,
mother of Johnson, both widows. It appeared Hodgson had
been the principal in the murder, and Johnson, who had been
clandestinely delivered, had aided and abetted her. They
have both been committed to York Castle to take their trials,

PRESERVATION OF EGGS.—Take a dish of any
kind that is sufficient to hold the quantity of eggs to be pre_
served, and place each egg in a perpendicular position—the
smaller end downwards—and surround it completely with com-
mon salt as it is packed in the dish. The advantages resulting
from this simple method are many ; besides leaving it in the
power of families to lay in their winter stock at a low price,
when the supply in the market is abundant, and having them
quite fresh during all the year, it relieves them from the dis-
agreeable necessity cf sending out their servants to the market
during the stormy months of winter, independently of always
having a sufficient supply, and never too many, as the eggs
will be found as fresh years after as when first enveloped in
the salt. The advantage to the seafaring world is still more
apparent.—Dumfries Courier.
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The hospitable and newly-enlarged mansion of
Hawkstone was, on Friday, a scene of unbounded festivity, in
the entertainment of several hundreds of the tenants and
friends of the family of Sir Rowland Hill. A cold collation,
both sumptuous and bountiful,—a desert of the choicest fruits,
tea for the ladies—and wines of all kinds and countries_. were
laid out in the elegant apartments of the new house. A
military band and Goodall's quadrille band played alternately.
The country dances were led off by Lord and Lady Hill, and
were continued for some time, to enable the members of the
family and their friends to join more familiarly with their
visitors. The festivities were resumed on Monday, in the en.
tertainment of the servants and workmen.—Shrewsbury aro_
nicle.

THE ANNUITY TAX.--W e are happy to under-
stand that our fellow-citizens are again on the alert on this
important subject. Comraittees, both of the Town Council
and the Merchant Company, have held conferences with Mr.
Abercromby, Sir John Campbell, and the Lord Advocate,
during the present week, on the subject ; and it is proposed
that the principal municipal bodies of the city should appoint
delegates to meet together and agree on the heads of a bill to
be introduced into Parliament early in the next session. We
strongly recommend union on this subject to the citizens, and
each to forego a little rather than run any risk of losing all for
a single season longer. We believe there is considerable
doubts whether the Church-rates Bill will be urged next ses-
sion of Parliament. If that is the case, we have the greater
need to be up and doing anent our Annuity Tax.—Edinburgh
Chronicle.

ATTEMPTED SUlClDE.—Yesterday forenoon, a
young lad, about 17 years of age, named John Jones, appren-
tice to Mr. Gibson, farrier, in Webb's-lane, Hammersmith,
threw himself into the river, near Brandenburg-house. For-
tunately some persons were passing in a boat at the moment,
who immediately rowed to the spot, and after getting him
ashore, conveyed him in a state of insensibility to the City
Arms, at the foot of the suspension bridge. Medical assist-
ance was instantly procured, and after the greatest exertions
being used for some time, he was sufficiently recovered to be
taken home. The only reason that can be assigned for his
attempting the rash act is, that having staid out until near 12
o'clock on Sunday night, and then returned in a state of in-
toxication, his master reproved him on the impropriety of
h hie
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conduct, to which he made no reply. Yesterday morning
got up at his usual hour, and continued at work until about 11
o'clock, when he went out, saying he would go and get some-
thing to drink, but instead of doing so, it appears he went to
the water-side, and threw himself in.

CORONERS.— Ile examination of the bodies of
those persons who have died from poison involves some of the
most intricate questions of medical pathology, and the analysis
of substances suspected of containing poison is one of the most
difficult subjects for the exercise of the chemist's skill, and
should be intrusted to those only to whom the constant habit
of performing experiments has communicated practical dexte-
rity. It would be absurd to look for such knowledge in legal
coroners, nor indeed is it to be expected in the generality of
medical coroners, so long as they are selected without any re-
gard to qualification, but generally to serve the purpose of
some dirty political traffic—in short, such is the present state
of our law respecting the duties of coroners, that one might be
tempted to term the whole proceeding of their courts a
" solemn farce," were it not a melancholy fact that the life of
a fellow-creature may be, and often has been, sacrificed
through the inaccuracy of their investigations.

EMBEZZLEMENT BY A MERCHANT'S CLERIC.—
A young man of respectable appearance, named William James
Crow, was placed before the Mayor on a charge of embezz-
ling various sums of money belonging to his employers,
Messrs. Highfield and Co., merchants. It appeared from the
evidence, that the prisoner was employed by the complainants
as Customhouse clerk, to pay the dues on vessels, &c. The
prisoner kept a book of disbursements, in which it appeared
that he had paid the sum of 41. 2s. I Id. for light dues on a
ship called the Award, bound for Leghorn, and it was dis-
covered that instead of 4/. 2s. 11d., the prisoner had only paid
1/. 2s. 11d. for dues. The entries were in his own hand-
writing, and, on being taxed with the fraud, he acknowledged
having altered the IL 2s. 11d. to 4/. 2s. 11d. This species
of embezzlement was proved not only in this case, but in others,
and the prisoner baying nothing to urge in bis defence was
committed for trial.—Liverpool Chronicle.