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The Sun.
London, England, 1834-11-05

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Nov. 4.

(Sittings in Banco.)
BUSINESS OF THE COURT.
At the opening of the Court this morning, Mr. Justice
GASELEE announced to the Bar (and the announcement was
afterwards, in substance, repeated by the LORD CHIEF
JUSTICE in full Court), that in consequence of the present
state of Westminster Hall depriving the Courts of their
usual accommodation, one Judge would in future take his
seat at a quarter before ten o'clock, for the purpose of dis-
posing of bail and practice cases.
PRICE V. THE SHERIFF OF MIDDLESEX AND OTHERS.
The facts of this case were briefly these :—A sheriff's
officer, named Jackson, having a writ to execute upon the
plaintiff, watched for him at his back-door, whilst his son
watched at the front. On the plaintiff coming out the
son followed him for a short space, and then arrested him,
and gave him into the custody of a policeman on a charge
of felony. On this charge he was taken to a police-office,
where he was detained until Jackson was fetched from his
station at the back-door by his son. Jackson on coming to
the police-office arrested the plaintiff on the writ, and con-
veyed him to Whitecross-street. The son was not a
sheriff's officer. The plaintiff then brought an action for
an assault and false imprisonment against the sheriff and his
officer. The defendant pleaded the general issue as to the
first part of the transaction, and a special plea of justifica-
tion under the writ for all that took place after the arrest
at the police office. The Jury found for the plaintiff, da-
mages 1001., the Judge (Gaselee) giving the Sheriff leave
to move that a verdict should be entered for him, or a new
trial had between the parties. A rule to show cause to
that effect having been obtained on a former day, cause was
now shown against it, and it was contended for the plaintiff
that the sheriff was liable for all that was done in the exe-
cution of the writ, and that the mode of his arrest could not
be separated from the arrest itself. In reply it was con-
tended that the sheriff could not be made liable for the act
of a stranger, like Jackson the younger, who was neither an
officer of the sheriff, nor acting in the presence of an officer
of the sheriff, nor under the sanction of his warrant.
The Court took time to consider its judgment.
London, England, 1834-11-05

ROLLS COURT -(THIS DAY.)

The MASTER of the ROLLS continued the hearing of
petitions to-day. In the course of the morning the follow-
ing notice was put up in the Court :—" Solicitors are re-
quested to deliver to the Secretary, two days before the
hearing, the following papers :—upon the hearing of causes,
the copy of the title and prayer ; on further directions, a
copy of the decree and report ; upon exceptions, a copy of
the report and exceptions ; on demurrer, a copy of the bill
and demurrer ; upon plea, a copy of the bill and plea ; upon
petition, a copy of the petition ; and in all cases where the
question arises upon a will, a copy of the will."

KING'S BENCH-THIS DAY.

SITTINGS IN BANCO.

DOE, ON THE DEMISE OF PARKER AND OTHERS V. GREGORY

In this case, which had been tried at the last Gloucester
Assizes, before Mr. Baron ALDERSON, and in which the
plaintiff'had been non-suited,
Mr. Serjeant TALFOURD moved, by leave of the learned
Judge, before whom the case had been heard, for a rule to
shew cause why the non-suit should not be set aside, and a
verdict entered for the plaintiff. It was an action of Ex-
chequer, brought to recover possession of an estate at
Arlin.. Dow, on the eastern bank of the Severn, consisting
of a house' called the Passage House, two cottages, and 217
acres of land. The action was brought on behalf of certain
parties who claimed to be the right heirs of. Thomas Rogers,
under the ultimate limitations of a will made by him in the year
1722. By the terms of the will very large estates, of which that
at Arlingdon was a part, were demised to certain trustees
for the use of his children, and a number of entailed estates
thereby created ; and it was on the failure of the last of
these limitations, that the present lessors claimed as the
heirs of Thomas Rogers. One of the terms of the will
was, that the tenant in possession was to settle 1501. a year
by way of jointure, upon his wife. In 1797 Thomas Ro-
gers, the tenant for life, settled the Arlingdon estate, by
way of jointure, on a lady he was about to marry. He
died in the following year, and his widow married a per-
son named Vale, by whom the property was held to
the year 1812, and then demised to the defendant. On
the part of the lessors of the plaintiff, it was contended
that up to the year 1814 a person named William Rogers
was alive, who was the heir in tail, and that the rightful
possession never passed to Vale, or the defendant, Gregory.
The Learned Counsel proceeded at some length to argue
that there was not such an adverse possession on the part
of the defendant as would bar the right of entry of the
lessors of the plaintiff.
The COURT took time to consider the case.
London, England, 1834-11-05

UNITED STATES AND THE CANADAS.
In 18mo., sewed. Price 2s. 6d. ; or with a Map, 3s. 6d.
STATISTICS
OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, for the use of Emigrants and Travellers.
By THOMAS J. TREDWAY,
Of the State of Tennessee.

" It is one of the best manuals yet composed for the guidance of
travellers and emigrants."—Chambers's Edinburgh Journal.

2. THE CANADAS,

Giving the quality of the soil in the different districts, with the
fullest information for Emigrants, Colonists, and Capitalists, by
JOHN GALT, Esq., late resident agent of " The Canada Com-
pany." In a thick volume, with a Map, price Bs.
3. INQUIRIES OF AN EMIGRANT,

Being the actual Journal of an English Farmer, by JOSEPH
PICKERING, through the United States and Canada, with a
view to settle as an Emigrant. Fourth Edition, price 4s.
4. NORTH AMERICA,

A moral and political Sketch, during a Residence of Eight Years,
by ACHILLE MURAT, Son of the late King of Naples. In
one volume, with a Map, Second Edition, price 7s. 6d.
5. SIX THOUSAND MILES

Through the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. By S. A.
FERRALL, Esq. Is one volume, Bvo. price 10s. 6d.
New Edition, price ss.
6. The EMIGRANT'S POCKET COMPANION.
A Description of British North America, especially the Canadas,
with full Instructions to intended Emigrants. By ROBERT
M UD lE.
" These volumes are not the performance of inexperienced men ;
they are not dry compilations for the works of others, but the
genuine opinion of emigrants and travellers, who have personally
visited America. To those who entertain thoughts of settling in
America, Mr. Galt and Mr. Pickering's works must prove of great
value, while the opinions of Murat and Ferran will be esteemed by
all who desire to possess a fair and impartial account of the impor-
tant country towards which so many natives of the United King-
dom are turning their attention."
London : Published by Effingham Wilson, 88, Royal Exchange.
London, England, 1834-11-05

ADMIRALTY COURT, Nov. 4.

(Before Sir J. NicuoLL.)
To-day Mr. George Fielder was admitted into this Court
as a Proctor.
Sir John Dodson, havinc,
' been appointed King's Advo-
cate, took his seat on the right hand of the Bench, and
Dr. Phillimore sat on the left as Admiralty Advocate.
THE GERELOMA.
To those connected with the shipping interest this was a
case of some importance, as it involved the question of the
extent of the liability of owners of ships to make good da-
mage done by their vessels when piloted to others. The
vessel in question was Neopolitan, and ran down the
Edward in the river, thereby causing serious damage.
The owners of the Edward brought an action to recover
compensation for the damage. The other parties appeared
under protest, on the ground that by the Gth of Geo, IV.
the pilot in charge of the vessel was alone liable for the loss
sustained.

The KING'S ADVOCATE appeared for the owners of the
Gerelonta, and Dr. ADDAMS for the owners of the vessel
run down, and the case having been opened,
Sir Jollier noun'. said the question was one which in-
volved the jurisdiction of the Court, and was of very great
importance. Before the Act of the 6th George IV.
had been passed the owners were liable, though mas-
ters were not, for damage done by pilots having the
conducting of vessels. In a case decided in 1814 by
Sir William Scott this rule was held, and it would
be for the Court to judge how far the old law was al-
tered by the Act alluded to. Pilots only gave bond to the
amount of 100/., and it might happen that through their
mismanagement a valuable vessel with the cargo might be
lost, and it could never have been intended to alter the law
in order to do away with the right of persons suffering loss
from proceeding against owners of vessels that committed
such damage. Th 55th, 56th, and 57th clauses of the
new Act provided that owners should in a case like the
present only be liable to the extent of the value of the ship
and freight ; but it was also provided that the owners and
masters of any ship should be amenable for damage which
might arise through the neglect or incapacity of any licensed
pilot. It was also provided that nothing in the Act should
deprive the parties of any remedy that they might have had
if the Act had not passed. No doubt could be entertained
but that before the Act had passed, a remedy could be ob-
tained in the Admiralty Court for such damage.
The KING'S ADVOCATE Wa& desirous that the case should
stand over for consideration.

Sir J. Mu-tom. said the question was decidedly one of
importance to the commercial interests, especially if it could
be established that the remedy could only exist against the
pilot. Another question would be whether the master of
the vessel had not made himself liable for not taking proper
precaution when the fog came on, to prevent the damage.
Under the circumstances of the case he should direct the
question to stand over for consideration between the coun-
sel, and on a future day the matter might be discussed re-
specting the construction of the Act alluded to.
London, England, 1834-11-05

CAUTION.

THE PUBLIC is hereby warned against giving
any Belief to invidious and interested Attacks frequeatle;
made by " The WEEKLY DISPATCH" upon the justly-appreciated
virtues of MORISON'S UNIVERSAL MEDICINE, the sole
reason of which is, that Messrs. Morison and Moat, some time ago,
purchased the proprietorship of a Newspaper, called " The NKW
WEEKLY DISPATCH ; and from this the Public will discern
the true motive for its slanderous insinuations'.
London, England, 1834-08-16

PRICE OF SUGAR.

The Average Price of Brown or Museorachr Sugar, cc mputed from
the Returns made in the week ending the lab day of A, gust, 1:11, is
28s. 4d. per Hundred Weight, exclusive of the I luties of Customs
paid or payable thereon on the Importation thereof into Great Britain.
London, England, 1834-08-16

CHELTENHAM, AUGUST 15.

At ten o'clock last night the merry peal of the joy-hells an-
nounced the arrival of bis Royal Highness the Duke of Glou-
cester, who, accompanied by Colonel Higgins, Major Boydd,
and Sir Robert Wilson, has taken up his residence for some
weeks at No. 1, Lansdown-place. His Royal Highness
entered the Montpellier pump-room at an early hour this
morning, and was received with every mark of respect by the
numerous residents and visitors assembled there; the celebrated
band of that establishment saluting the Duke with the national
anthem.

The accession of visitors of rank and fashion during the past
week has been more numerous than at any former Trut of the
season ; and houses calculated for the accommodation of large
families are in considerable, requisition.
The quadrille ball at the Montpellier Rotunda last evening
was a very gay and brilliant affair ; and the musical prome-
nades which are occasionally held in the delightful gardens in
front of the pump-room are extremely popular. Extensive
improvements are making in the gardens, which form the
favourite resort of the fashionable world.
The concert at the Assembly-Rooms on Wednesday evening,
in which Grisi, Tamburini, and Ivanhoff appeared in Chelten-
ham for the first time, was most numerously attended. There
were upwards of five hundred of our resident nobility and
gentry Present ; and never was an audience more gratified.
They had a second concert this afternoon at the Rotunda,
which was likewise very successful.
Amongst the fashionable arrivals of the week are his Royal
Highness the Duke of Gloucester, the Marquis of Worcester,
the Archbishop of Tuam, the Earl and Countess of Cork,
Lord and Lady Gort, Lord Lindsey, Lady Waldegrave, Hon.
J. Dutton, Hon. Mrs. Talbot and family, Hon. R. Trevor,
Hon. H. Moreton, Sir C. B. Codrington, Sir P. Ross, &c.

THE OPERATIVE BUILDERS' UNION AND
MESSRS. COMBE AND DELAFIELD,

In the True Sun of last night, there appeared an advertise-
ment from the Central Committee of the Operative Builders'
Union, assuring their brethren that they are not "convinced
of their error" by the mere contradiction of Messrs. Combe
and Delafield, and that "justice must be done to the operatives."
On behalf of those victuallers who are connected with us in
trade, "we also require justice." When assertions are made
and contradicted, the truth must be on one side. To prove
our anxiety for the attainment of this, we hereby offer to pay
the Operative Builders' Union, or to any public charity, .5001.,
if it can be proved that we have ever been connected with
Messrs. Cubitt, or any other builders, otherwise than as em-
ployers ; or that we have in any one instance interfered in the
contention between the masters and their workmen.
COMBE, DELAFIELD, and CO.
Castle Street, Long Acre, Aug. 16, 1834.
London, England, 1834-08-16

RIOT AT STROUD.

A serious riot took place at Stroud on Tuesday, the
second day of the polling in that district, and much injury
was done to the George Inn, a Blue house, in the way
of breaking the windows, and damage to the doors. It
appears from the reports in circulation that the Blue
party had hired a set of well-known boxers, who had been
brought from Gloucester and various other places for the
purpose, by their presence and disposition, to intimidate the
electors from coming up to record their votes in favour of Mr.
Leigh, whose stronghold and chief dependence Stroud was.
The presence of those followers infuriated the electors, whose
indignation burst forth into a state of wild and angry disorder.
The tumult increased on the boxers having the audacity to
present themselves at the windows of the George Inn,
which induced several respectable men of the Yellow party
to offer themselves to be sworn in as special constables, to
preserve the peace, on condition that the boxers should be
removed from the vicinity of the polling-booth by the Blue
party. This was not done, and a general attack was made
with bricks, &c., on the George Inn, with a view of getting
at the boxers. The attack was resisted, and brick-bats were
flying in showers, one of which unfortunately struck Mr.
Marling, a county magistrate, on the face, and knocked out
two of his teeth. It is generally believed the injury was unin-
tentionally inflicted on Mr. Marling, as he is much respected
by the people in his neighbourhood. The rioters, in their
attempts to enter tne inn, are said to have been repeatedly
repulsed with pitchforks. They ultimately put the boxers
hors de combat by making them take to their heels, to the
swiftness of which they are said to be indebted for their
escape, with the exception of one, who is reported to have
got a severe pummelling. The cavalry of the town, and of
course of the neighbouring districts, were called out ; but
" rumour, still busy with her thousand tongues," says that
they were Yellows, and indisposed to act with vigour
against the men of their own cause. Several gentlemen
got severely bruised in the conflict.

HIGH. %ATER. AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MORROW.
Morning.— ..... .33 minutes after 0. 1 Evening...—. 2 minutes after 1
London, England, 1834-08-16

GLOUCESTER ELECTION.

(From a Correspondent.)
The chairing of the successful Conservative candidate, Mr.
Codrington, took place at Gloucester, on, Friday, the 15th
inst., but strong doubts are entertained as to his ever taking
his seat in the present Parliament. The prorogation occur-
ring on the very day of his being chaired, renders it impossible
in the present Session ; and before the next, little doubt is
entertained that such proof of di.squalffijing facts may be
adduced as will render his return any thing but secure. His
Tory partisans, not content with securing a majority on the
poll, have since evinced the liberality of their spirit by with-
drawing their custom from all tradesmen who dared to obey
the dictates of conscience, and vote for Mr. Tracy Leigh.
Strange disclosures have already been made, and every hour
seems to render the seeming mystery of Mr. Codrington's
triumph less and less mysterious.
London, England, 1834-08-16

GERMAN PAPERS.

Auoseuao, AUG. 9.—The Political Gazette of Munich has
the following article respecting Greece
Letters deserving of credit affirm that the trials of the other
persons imprisoned on an accusation of treasonable intrigue,
are concluded and decided. The accused were acquitted and
set at liberty.
FRONTIERS OF SERVIA, JULY 29.—We live here in a state
of suspense which has a very injurious effect in every respect.
Public attention, which was drawn to the late negociations
between the English and French Ambassadors and the Porte,
is turned with more attention than ever to Constantinople,
though we hear nothing positive respecting the course of the
negociations. The strangest reports are in circulation respect-
ing concessions which the Porte is said to have made to the
two ambassadors. This uncertainty causes a degree of
anxiety in the commercial world, as it makes it difficult
to know how to regulate its plans. The retirement
of the English men of war from the Asiatic coast almost leads
us to conjecture that the Porte has shown some compliance
with the French and English demands ; yet, on the other side,
it is too closely bound to Russia to allow us to believe that
any important concession can have been made without the con-
sent of that power. It is certain, however, that something is
passing which it is difficult to explain. It is said that a diplo-
matic agent from Paris is expected at Constantinople, who is
to bring to Admiral Roussin important information respecting
Mehemet Ali's connection in the empire, as well as with fo-
reign countries, and that the Porte being already informed of
the coming of this agent, and of the nature of his mission, has
abated something of its aversion to France, and that it is in
consequence of this that the sending of a Turkish ambassador
to Paris has been resolved on.—Allyeineine Zeitung, Aug. 10.

THE MARKETS.
London, England, 1834-08-16

THE LAST AND ONLY LOTTERY TO BE DRAWN.
BROOKES and CO., No. 38, REGENT CIRCUS,
Corner of PICCADILLY, respectfully acquaint their
Friends, the Public, that the Drawing of the THIRD and FINAL
GLASGOW LOTTERY will positively take place at Coopers'
Hall, on THURSDAY, the 28th of THIS MONTH. The Scheme
contains Prizes of £16,000, £lO,OOO, £3,000, £2,000, £1,500,
&c. &c. Tickets and Shares will continue on Sale at their Office
as long as any remain.
PRICE.-Ticket £l3 13 0
Half £7 6 0 Eighth El 18 6
Quarter
BROOKES and Co. sold in the last Lottery, No 1,233, a Prize
of £l,OOO in Eleven Shares, and paid the Money on demand.
London, England, 1834-08-16

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PRICES OF STICKS THII
Bank Stock ..... .„ ..... -
3 per Cent. Rcpt.
3 per Cent. Cons.: ........
per Cent 4... -
Ditto Red. ;.... '9
Neivl34 per Cent. 96.34
„ Assented 9•114
4 per re.,, awn Led 10IK
Pan .ongAnnulties to expire
Jan. 3, 1863 17y7.46
Oct. 10, 1859
Jan. 5, 186,
Jan: 5, MA)
April 5, ISSO
Jan 5;.1870

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PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS
Austrian Bonds lOl
Belgian Bonds 99,,
Ditto Account 9B N
Brazilian Bonds 794
Ditto Account 781(
Buenos Ayres Bonds 304
Ditto Account...
Cliillian Bonds 32q,
Ditto Account 32U
Columbian Bonds D34
Ditto Account
Columbian Bonds, 192-1.. ......
Ditto Account .32% 2
Danish Bonds

THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Peruvian Bonds
Dit. o Account

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Portuguese Bonds Blyi,
Ditto Account 84%
Ditto New Bonds ..... .....84 314 si
Ditto Account 8134 3% 4 3N
Prussian Bonds lt 156
Ditto Bonds, 182.
Russian Bonds, 182:2 lO6l Foi
Ditto Account 106%
Ditto Metallic
Spanish Bonds 46 514 5
Ditto Account 46 % 55i 6% 5
Ditto Bonds, 1&33 44%
Ditto Account 44 %
French, 5 per cent. —f. —c.
4 per cent. —f. —c
3 per cent. —f. —c.
Exchange —l. —c.
Dutch, 254 per cent.
Ditto Account
Ditto, 5 per cent IV.;
Ditto Account 08%

Ditto Account
Greek Bonds

Ditto Bonds, 1525 34
Ditto Account

Mexican Bonds 5 per cent 32
Ditto Account 32
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Ditto, 6 per cent. 42%
Ditto Account 42!4

Neapolitan 9414

PRICES OF SHARES THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Paid. Per Share.
£9 1 I 3;
at W. pm.) lOU 7

Alien Mining Company
:lo Mexican Mining C

Anglo Mexican Mining Company (iss. a,
Liolanos Mining Company l5O 115
Brazilian Impurial Honing Co. (issued at 5/. pm.) 20 "7q
Ditto Macaubas Coca°.
Ditto Scrip lO 13
Ditto St. John del Rey .. lO 514
Cata Bran a Mining Company
British Iron Company 5O 30
British Coprr Cump ny
Columbian Mining Compmy (issued at 5/. pm.) 5334 11%
English Mining Company l23‘ 1,,(
Hibernian Mining Company ... 10 3%
Mexican Mining Company 4914 4
Re 1 del Monte Mining Co., Registered 6.3/. 10s. 6d.
Ditto Unregistered
Unittd Mexican (issued at .21. pm.)
Ditto Subscription
Ditto New Scrip .
London and Birmingham Railway Company l5
London and Greenwich Railway Company 7
Australasia Bank

.131,,i ;4 4

Australian Company
Canada Company
General Steam Navigation Company
London and Westminster Bank
National Provincial Bank of England
Provincial Bank of Ireland
Bin Doce Company
Van Dieman's Land Agricultural Col

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London, England, 1834-08-16

DUBLIN.

In addition to the four Parliamentary Bishops, necessa-
rily absent on legislative business, the Irish Church desiderates
the Primate, who generally passes every winter at his house
in St. James's-square ; the Archbishop of Tuam, now at
Cheltenham ; the Bishop of Cloyne, Ibidem ; the Bishok•
of Clonfert and Killaloe, at Bath ; the Bishop of Kilmore, in
Yorkshire ; the Bishop of Kildare, in Scotland ; and the
Bishop of Ossory in Devonshire ; Is it wise, just at this
particular juncture, to give such a practical acknowledg-
ment that the Bishops are not among the working Clergy of
Ireland ? The business of the Church goes on excellent
well without them ; but they would not thank any one that
said so. All Connaught is depending on one mitre, and
that covers an old and not very healthy head. Yet I will
be bound to say, that the Protestant Laity are as well pro-
vided with spiritual food, as if the Archbishop of Tuam
and his other suffragan were imbibing the waterp of the
Shannon. The Protestant people of Ireland, in general,
do not know their Bishops. They see them occasionally at
Confirmations, and read about them in the newspapers
when Privy Councils sit, or when great dinners are given
at the Castle. But the intercourse between those Right
Reverend Princes and their lay subjects is restricted within
a very high and consequently a very narrow circle. It may
be different in England, but here nobody is considered fit
company for a Bishop who is not accustomed to sit at table
with the nobility. The Catholic Bishops know their
flocks, and arc known by them. Few men of that commu-
nion with any pretensions to gentility, but can boast of
having entertained their Bishop at- dinner. Respectable
farmers and persons in business have often reckoned Doctor
Doyle among their guests, in the days of his highest re-
nown, when he would have been a worthy guest at the
board of a King. But for a shopkeeper to think of asking a Protestant Bishop to dine with him ! Lord bless us—
who ever heard of such a thing ? None but wild enthu-
siasts, who wish to recall the days when an Apostle laboured
with his own hands at tent-making, would remindthe Apos-
tolical order of our Church, how St. Peter took up his
e with s
"considered one Simon a tanner." I assure you, Mr.
Editor, a condescension in a country town,
(in Dublin they are less squeamish) for even a poor half-
starved Curate to break bread—out of Church—with any
person in business. But for lawn-sleeves to contaminate
themselves among " mechanical salt-butter knaves," and to
smell punch, were a dereliction of dignity which no esta-
blishment could survive. But I am waxing heterodox,
which I should not wish to do ; mid must therefore stop
short. More of their Lordships anon.

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.—By the late commu»i-
cations from the Cape it appears that thirty sheep of th South Saxon breed have been imported there from New Wales, and sold at prices averaging 171. 13s. 4d. each. This
is a high price, and will tend to extend the commercial inter-
course between the two colonies, which has been increasing
for some time.
London, England, 1834-08-16

SEPTEMBER.

Pontefract
Warwick
Western Meeting
Dorchester
Ashford
Beccles
Carmarthen

DEAL, AUG. 14.—We lament to say, that on the
arrival of the Dover Castle steam-paCket from London last
night, one of the passengers, a young gentleman about 17
years of age, fell down and immediately expired on the deck.
The vessel was instantly stopped, and a doctor procured,
who forthwith announced the vital spark had fled, and the
vessel proceeded for Dover with the body on board. Arrived
this morning his Majesty's ship Vernon, Captain Kerbie,
from Portsmouth, and proceeds d this evening to Sheerness to
be paid off.

BURGLARY AND SUICIDE.—We have just time
to notice in our last week's paper, that the warehouse of Mr.
Newsome, ribbon-manufacturer, of Warwick-row, had been
broken into on the previous.night, and a large amount of pro-
perty, consisting of silk and ribbons, taken away. In the course
of the morning of last Friday, some circumstances occurred,
which caused suspicion to fall on a weaver of the name of
John Crockford, residing in Spon-street, and by 11 o'clock
he was in custody of the constables and detained in a public-
house,vvhile his premises were searched, the result of which was
to confirm the suspicions already entertained, of his having a
guilty knowledge of the robbery, if not the actual thief; he
was then taken before the magistrates, and underwent an ex-
amination which ended in his committal to gaol for further
hearing. This was about two o'clock on Friday, and was all
that was publicly known till the following morning, when
the prisoner Crockford was found, about half-past six o'clock,
by the turnkey, suspended by the neck in his cell, perfectly
cold and lifeless. It appeared that the deceased had tied
his neck-kerchief and pocket handkerchief together, one end
of which was looped through a piece of, tape fastened to the
bars of the cell window, and the other end made secure by
putting two or three times round his neck ; by the position in
which he was found he must then have placed himself on his
bedside under the window, and slid off, being almost in a
sitting posture, with his back resting against the bedstead.—
An inquest was held at the court-house in the afternoon,
before John Carter, Esq., Coroner, when several witnesses
were examined, and the jury, after more than an hour's con-
sultation, returned a verdict of " Temporary Insanity.—Lei-
',leer Journal.
London, England, 1834-08-16

SALES BY AUCTION.

VALUABLE FORFEITED PROPERTY.
AIACHIN, DEBENHAM, and STORR,
WILL SELL BY AUCTION,

At their Rooms, King's-street, Covent-garden, on MONDAY,
August 18, and following Day, at Eleven o'Clock.
TWEN T V very superior and highly finished GUNS,
by Manton, Purdy, Egg, Standemayer, and others; a capital
Pedal Harp, by Dodd ; Brilliant Pins, Rings, Brooches, and Studs ;
elegant Jewellery ; 800 ounces of Plate ' • two sets of Silver Des-
sert Knives and Forks ; excellent Gold, Silver, and Gilt Watches;
Linen and Woollen Drapery ; Silk Mcrcery ; Ladies' and Gentle-
mens' superior Apparel; excellent Table and Bed Linen ; a capital
Rosewood Reclining Chair ; Couch ; Bedsteads ' • Sideboards, with
marble top ; Cutlery, Writing Desks, Dressing Cases, a Stock of
Brushes, and other effects.
May be viewed, and Catalogues had at the rooms.

JEWELLERY, SHEFFIELD, PLATED GOODS, &c.
MACHIN, DEBENHAM, and STORR,
WILL SELL BY AUCTION,
At their Rooms, King's-street, Covent-Garden, on THURSDAY,
August 21, at Eleven, without reserve,
ALL the remaining part of the GENUINE STOCK
of Mr. Robert, Jeweller and Silversmith, 217, Tooley-
street, declining the business, consisting of Diamond Rings and
Pins, fine Gold Watch and Neck Chains, Ear-rings, Crosses,
Brooches, Lockets, Snaps, Eye-glasses, Miniature Frames, rich
Chased Seals, Keys, &c. &c. ; Gold and Silver Pen and Pencil
Cases, Scent and Snuff Boxes, Butter, Cheese, and Fish Knives,
Corals,
al
superior Decanter
SheffieldLabe Plate in
Scissors, Thimbles, &c. ;
very Epergnes,
Liqueur, Cruet, Pickle,
Egg, and Soy Frames ; Coffee and Tea-pots, Snuffers and Trays,
Wine Funnels, Toast-racks, Chamber and Table Candlesticks,
i in
Muffineers, Spoons, Forks, &c. A large quantity of best Gilt
and Black-work elegant Dressing-cases, Guns, Telescopes ; a fine
Air-cane, with Apparatus.
May be viewed, and
Catalogues had, two days Prior to, and
on the morning of sale. •
London, England, 1834-08-16

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE 0' CL 0 CK.
The following information from Mexico has been received
at New Orleans :

" Tampico, June 21.
" The news from Mexico is satisfactory. Santa Anna is
triumphant ; the Priests and Aristocracy will provide him with
all the money he requires. Puebla was attacked by the Go-
vernment troops ; the result was not known, and the defence
was very obstinate. A conductor, with 500,000 dollars, is on
its way to Vera Cruz ; and a much larger and general one was
to leave at the end of the month. We are perfectly quiet at
present.
" All the States are turning in favour of Santa Anna, and
even this place will not desert him. In a short time all will
be quiet."
Consols, which left off yesterday 901 for the Account, opened
at the same price, and are at present 90# I. The King's Speech
has not had any effect on them ; indeed, little notice is taken
of it in the City, it being of a tame description.
Spanish has receded 1 per cent. from 46} 4 to 454 46 ;
Portuguese, 834- t.
Toreno's expose of the Spanish finances has had a consider-
able effect on the Spanish and Portuguese Stocks. This
morning the Spanish receded to 45A but are now 451 to 46 ;
Portuguese receded to 834, and are now 834 to 84.
4,

HALF-PAST ONE.
The chief operations in the funds this morning are in Spanish
and Portuguese Stocks, which still continue very heavy.
The speculators are now anxiously waiting the result of the
debate in the Spanish House of Deputies, respecting the
Cortes Bonds. The loan of four millions, required by the
Spanish Government, has also had the effect of depressing the
Spanish market. The receding of Portuguese Stock is attri-
buted to that Government also standing in need of a loan.
Consols are steady at 90# for the Account, with little doing.
No fresh arrivals.

THREE 0' CL 0 CE.
Console for the Account, 9O
London, England, 1834-08-16

NEW AND FORMIDABLE ENGINE OF

DESTRUCTION.

We were yesterday favoured by Charles Toplis, Esq.,
of the Museum of National Manufactures, Leicester-
square, with a private inspection of a warlike engine, re-
cently invented by him, which for its formidable powers of
destruction appears unparalleled in the history of civilized
countries. According to the views of the talented inventor
of the death-dealing machine, it is calculated to prevent
nations from engaging in war, by rendering armed multitudes
powerless against any people disposed to defend themselves ;
a few men being competent, with this auxiliary power, to
annihilate the largest army that could be collected. The
engine is so portable that without its casing it may be carried
by two men, and, mounted upon its proper carriage, it may
be moved with celerity into any situation where horses or
men can go. It is ready for action in a moment, and can
be made at will to pour out, for any desired time, a
continuous stream of bullets, which can be directed
towards any point or object, with the same facility as the
stream of water from a fire-engine, and with perfect pre-
cision, whilst the men who direct it are sheltered in entire
security.

Before we had an opportunity of examining this terrific
engine, we must confess that we were rather sceptical on
the subject of the extraordinary powers attributed to it
by the inventor ; but the distinct explanation given by
Mr. Toplis of its mode of action, the simplicity of its
construction, the facility with which it is worked, and
the perfect adaption of all its mechanical arrangements
to the purpose intended, completely removed our doubts,
and satisfied us that a few such implements, properly
managed, would soon effect the destruction of as nume-
rous an army as Napoleon marched into Russia. With
respect to the principle of the machine, we shall only ob-
serve that the propulsion of the balls is effected by the
agency of the gases evolved during the gradual combustion
of gunpowder, and that the application of this power is so
entirely at the command of the operator, that the discharge
of the balls can be suspended or renewed without A mo-
ment's loss of time. The apparatus has been examined by
Dr. Birkbeck, and other scientific gentlemen, who have
given a decidedly favourable opinion of its efficacy ; and
Mr. Toplis, the inventor, looks forward with so much con-
fidence to the moral influence which this new and mighty
power must exercise upon the world, by rendering war a
trade too dreadful to be undertaken, that he has denomi-
nated his engine " the Pacificator."
London, England, 1834-08-16

THE GROSVENOR ESTATE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS.
iEESSRS. COCKERELL and SONS most respect-
fully inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Capitalists, that
they are instructed to submit to PUBLIC AUCTION, on
THURSDBY, Sept. 4, at One, at the Royal Kentish Hotel, Tun-
bridge Wells, in 18 Lots, that singularly eligible and very im-
provable FREEHOLD PROPERTY. distinguished as the
GROSVENOR ESTATE, delightfully situated at the junction
of the only two entrances from London to that fashionable, select,
and much-admired watering-place, Tunbridge Wells; consisting of
all that capital mansion, Grosvenor House, with suitable offices,
which for years has been the residence of families of distinction.
Also, a very comfortable Family House, with pleasure grounds,
known as Grosvenor Lodge, and several other cottages.
Grosvenor House might, at a very trifling exEense,
be converted into an hotel on the most extensive 7cale,
and for which the situation stands unrivalled. Also, about 30
Acres of very important Freehold Building Land, meadow, and
pleasure grounds, with very eligible spots for villas and business
premises, having a very considerable frontage. Among the great
advantages on this estate for building there is an abundance of ex-
cellent building stone and brick earth, and capital water.
May be viewed, and particulars, with plans, had of Messrs.
Stone and Sons; solicitors ; Mr. Ranger, surveyor ; and Mr.
James Fry, Tunbridge Wells; the Rose and Crown, Tunbridge;
the Crown, Sevenoaks ; the Star, Maidstone ; the Bull, Roches-
ter 2 • St. Leonard's Hotel, Hastings ; the White Horse, Brighton ;
the Dolphin, Shoreham ; the Steine Hotel, Worthing ; and of the
auctioneers, Tunbridge Wells, and Blackman-street, London.
London, England, 1834-08-16

3 subs.

Mr. Fox's Mrs. Oakley
Mr. Orde's Lilly of the Valley
Mr. Chilton's b. f. by Remnant
Sweepstakes of IO sovs. each, and 2:i added. Two miles. 7 subs.
Mr. Fox's The Count
Lord Chesterfield's Theodore
Duke of Cleveland's b. c. by Longwaist :3
Two others started.

LEWES RACES, AUGUST 15.
,
The Town Plate of 70/, Heats, the New Course. The winner to
be sold for 2001., &c.
Mr. Shelley's King of Trumps 4 1 1 ,
Mr. Dockeray's Trickery
Mr. Shackel's Pumpkin
The County Plate Plate of 501. (winners to carry extra,) mile
heats, winner to be told for 80 sovi. was won in three heats by Mr.
Coleman's Dr. Sewell, beating Mr. J. Messers's Florence, Mr.
Brown's Fawn, and Mr. Ricardo's Ellen.

EAST LOTHIAN YEOMANRY RACES, Aua. 9.
Officers Purse. Two mile heats.
Mr. W. Hood's Billy O'Rourke 1 2
Mr. Brodie's Jenny Rintherout 2 dr
The Lord Lieutenant's Purse. Two mile heats.
Mr. Gray's Prior 1 1
Mr. A. Sawers's Dick
Members' Purse. Two mile heats.
Mr. Lee's Die
Mr. John Hood's Little Davie 1 2 3
Mr. Kellie's Major 3 3 2
Mrs. Hunter's Purse. One mile heat.
Mr. T. Hood's Bob 1 1
Mr. J. Hood's Helen Macgregor 2 dr
Mr. G. Hood's Soreheels
Mr. J. Millar's Maid of the Mill
Troop Race. Two mile heats.
Mr. A. Sawers's Schedule A
Mr. Dudgeon's Sir Walter
Mr. T. Hood's Sister to Betsey Kyle 2 2 3
Mr. Bredie's Jenny Rintherout

RACES

A UG UST.

ro COME.
Morpet h
Lichfield
Abingdon
Leicester
Dover
Doncaster
Shrewsbury
Oswestry
Upton.upon.Severn
Brecon
Lincoln
Heaton Park
\Valsall
Wrexham
Newmarket
'Beverley

Leominster
Burt -on-Trent
Oxfo
Exeter
Aberystu ith

lioches.ter, &c
Tunbridge Wells
Burnley
Newport Paguel
Egham

cs:ltaaoenr,riitenrefborobr:iud. .....
Yarmouth
.. ....
Northampton
Weymouth

23

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London, England, 1834-08-16

PRICES OF IRISH STOCKS, DUBLIN, AUG. 13.
3 per Cent. Consols 9 % Grand Canal Deb.. 6 per cent. 914
Ditto Reduced — Ditto, 4 per cent 62
31:; per Cent. Stock 97N Itbernian Lank 224
Ditto New, 1830 IV% City of Dublin Steam Co. lOO
3,4 per Cent. Debentures l/01i National Insurance Company
Bank Stock •
Royal Canal Stock
Grand Canal Stock 25 per cent
London, England, 1834-08-16

FINE ARTS.
OCAS
HASTINGS FROM THE PIER R-
A well-executed lithograph of a bold and strike'
The ships drawn up high and dry upon the 531:
a
groups of sturdy fishermen towing in a boat, wbie,
e;„
in
effectual
toh the landscape.
eadagainstthewaves—the bru;ite
with the picturesque houses on the beach, give i
and spirit •
London, England, 1834-02-18

The LORD CHANCELLOR said so they were, and there eculd
be no doubt that they would have that effect ; because, under
the new system, after the compensation was at an end, 61,0001.
only would have to be paid for that for which formerly 911,000/.
and a fraction was required. His Lordship desired to be fur.,
nished with the papers that he might look into the point.

SOLICITORS' NEGLIGENCE.

The LORD CHANCELLOR said he would take this opportunity
of mentioning a circumstance which he hoped solicitors would
attend to. Great ineonvenience had arisen from not handing in
the papers in cases as soon as those cases were argued. It hap-
ened that in' the very last long case that was before the Court
'of Hunter v. Atkins, which was finished only yesterday, and
likewise in the long ease of Mackinnon v. Sharpe, which pre:
ceded Hunter v. Atkins, there were papers of considerable bulk
to be read through. Last night, after finishing the reading, of
the paper in the matter of Long, which he had intended giving
judgment in to-day had the parties been in CoUrt, he intended
to read the paper in Hunter v. Atkins, but found that none had
been deliyered. Finding that, he determined to go imme-
diately to the former case of Mackinnon v. Sharpe, and in
'that also he was greatly disappointed on being informed that
paper whatever had been delivered: If solicitors and parties
thought he should be better able to dispose of questions of con-
siderable magnitude and importance at a distance from the time
of their being argued, than when the arguments and the points
were fresh in his memory, he could only say he did not enter-
tain a similar opinion. He was sure it was not the most satis-
factory way of proceeding, nor the most certain mode of admi-
nistering justice. It would be the fault of the Solicitors,
therefore, in the case he had adverted to, should judgment not
be given for some time,. It had been his intention to have
disposed of, Sharpe v. Mackinnon to-morrow, and Hunter is.
Atkins on the following day, but public business would now
oblige him to delay those judgments. There could be Ura pos..
sible reason for the papers not being delivered the instant the
asses were over, because the Court never could require to see
any paper that was not used at the Bar.
London, England, 1834-02-18

of the Hon. Member for Dublin ? The Irish have
been charged with a in de o!' reasoning and ar-
riving at conclusicus *w a way peculiar to them-
'selves ; 'anal here eve`i k4au iat instalicellin
which the charge yvac vvell-founded, it occurred
last night. The fist Lord of the Admiralty
and his colleagues have, within the last three
years, reduced the estimates-in their department
1,4001000/., and that out of -a sum not exceed-
ing
(6,000,0901. 'l/4 This has been admitted by
all partieS—even by Mi. CROKER—so
spilled
in -logic, and ! so experienced in 'details ;
and for, these services Mr. ItuniviN
moved that Sir JAMES GRAHAM'S salary be
redueed' .5001., and two of hiS
.-eoadjutors
cashiered I. . Mr. COBBETT finished the climax
by threatening to divide the Committee on the
grant of 847,3601.—t0 half: pay officers of the
Navy and, Marines: Looking at the hard-
ships these men have endured, and the service!
they have rendered tbeir country, is there one
individual, not blinded by prejudice,. not de-
prived. of
.a: sense of Common'' juitice7by party
spirit, that can say the reward surpasses the
merit ? No JOurnal has more uniformly sup-
ported the Hon. Member for Middle Sex, in
reducing public expenditure, than this, but
there are two measures which we will ever
oppose—any diminution in the efficiency of the;
British navy, or any attempt to lessen the re-,
• wards, and consequently impair the services, of
those brave men who, in the hour of danger,
have been the most forward in sustaining the
honour, and protecting the dearest interests of

their country.
It is almost- unnecessary to add, that the
whole of the Estimates were voted.

Sir EDWARD KNATCHBULL, we see, has
given notice of a motion to " discharge the
order of the 13th, for the appointment of a
Committee to inquire into the conduct of Mr.
Baron SMITH."' Perhaps, all things considered'
London, England, 1834-02-18

KING'S BENCH.--(THIS DAY.)

THEW V. SWIFT, GENT., &C.
This was an action brought by the plaintiff, who W3S the
librarian of the London University, against the defendant, a
solicitor, for a malicious arrest.
The case was not concludea when our Reporter left, and
therefore we forbear 11-om stating the particulars at present.

COURT OF EXCHEQUER.-(THIS DAY.)

STRUTT V. FOX SMITH.

This was an action to recover the sum of 21i. 9s. 9d., ler
goods sold and delivered. After bearing evidence, the ikg y
returned a verdict for the full Alllol.lllt,
London, England, 1834-02-18

COVRT CIRCriAR.

•

The Duke of Gloucester entertained a
.select party at
dinner, on Saturday evening, at Gloucester-house. .
The Duke of Cumberland returned on Sunday to his
residence at St. James's, from Kew.
The Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria walked
and drove in Hyde-park yesterday, for some time.
Mr. Pease, M.P., Mr. Hutt, M.P., Mr. Bowes, M.P.,
Mr. Gully, M.P., Mr. Cayley, M.P., and several other
gentlemen, had a conference yesterday with Viscount
Althorp, at his residence in Downing-street, respecting
petitions to the Lords of the Treasury from the coal-
owners, merchants, and others, of Stockton-upon-Tees
and Kingston-upon- Hull.
A deputation from the Van Diemen's Land Company,
headed by Mr. Joseph Cripps, M.P., had an interview,
yesterday, with Mr. Secretary Stanley, at the Colonial-
office.
Sir James Graham entertained several of the Cabinet
Ministers at dinner on Sunday evening, at his residence at
the Admiralty.
Mr. Mayers, the agent for Barbadoes, and Mr. Brown,
the agent for Antigua, transacted business yesterday, at
the Colonial-office.
A Cabinet Council was held on Saturday afternoon, at
the residence of Viscount Althorp, in Downing-street.
The Ministers assembled between three and four o'clock.
There were present the Marquis of Lansdowne, Earl Grey,
the Earl of Ripon, the Duke of Richmond, the Earl of
Carlisle, Viscount Melbourne, Viscount Palmerston, Mr.
Secretary Stanley, the Right Hon. Charles Grant, Sir J.
Graham, Lord Holland, and Lord John Russell.
The Lord Chancellor art ived at the Council about five
o'clock.
The Ministets sat in deliberation till near six o'clock.
The Swedish Minister transacted business on Saturday
at the office of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. '
Mr. Burge, the Agent for Jamaica, and Mr. Burnley,
transacted business at the Colonial Office on Saturday.
The Speaker of the House of Commons gave his first
Parliamentary Dinner this season on Saturday evening, to
a p arty of 35 Members. The company appeared in full
Court dress, the members of the Administration present
wearing their officid costume. Among the party were
Viscount Althorp, Viscount Palmerston, Mr. Secretary
Stanley, Sir James Graham, the Right Hon. C. Grant,
Lord John Russell, the Right Hon. Edward Ellice, Vis-
count Duncannon, the Right Hon. R. Grant, Viscount
Howick, the Right Hon. Poulett Thomson, Viscount
• Ebrington, Viscount Morpeth, Sir F. Burdett, Mr. A.
• Tiiylor, Dr. Lushindton, Sir J. Campbell, Mr. Vernon
• Smith, Mr. Spring Rice, Mr. •C. Wood, Sir J. Brooke
Pechell, and Mr. W. Broughath.
London, England, 1834-02-18

THE FUNDS.

Consols opened this morning at S 9 34 buyers for the Account.
Spanish Stock continues improving—done at 15:2 % ; Por..
;uguese,
We have no accounts this morning of ship letters, nor any
nformation from Portugal.

HALF-PAST ('NE.

The mania of speculation still continues in Portuguese and
Spanish stocks, which somewhat astonishes the public. Ex.
press after express from Paris has arrived, and nothing, as yet,
is positively ascertained respecting the Cortes bonds.
The rise in the Portuguese stock we can better account for :
a large sum of money is invested in a house in the city, to buy
up all the Portuguese stuck which Is brought to market, as it
Is well known that three great Portuguese capitalists reside in
this country, who can make more of their money by the
speculation in the above funds than in business.

Consols continue at 89i % for the Account.
Brazil stock has receded about t per Cent., owing to the
letter from Rio Janeiro, stating that a riot took place there.
The Portuguese made an attempt to proclaim Don Pedro, in
which they failed, and were ordered out of the country.
QUARTER TO TWO
Within a short period the Consol Market, and the Spanish
and Portuguese Stocks, have Wen a turn.
. _

Consols have receded to 89t d for the Account. Spanish
and Portuguese are also lower. Brazil has again got up to 73a.
THRLE O'CLOCK.
Consols for the Account, 89t I.
London, England, 1834-02-18

ARRIVALS AT CHELTE'

Count Grubowski, Sir H. and Lady Fan
son, Sir B. Brydges, Cols. Mahon and Stet
Stevenson, Gould, Fitzgerald, and Shalt,
Revd. Messrs. Pettat, Bury, Atlay, and
Wilkins, Morgan, Goldingham, Clarkson,
son, and Jenkyns ; Messrs. Sperry, Moore,
Luttril, Meara, Simpson, Aspinall, Pric(
Franklin, Stanmer, Hardwicke, Warton,
Knox, Wells, Pratt, Peck, Edgeware, Hi
Sparrow, Spencer, Elsham, Whittaker, Per
Anderson, and Garroway ; Mesdms. Bulgii
O'Connor, Stevenson, Greene, Frame, Day
Bourne, and Thorpe ; Misses Young, Palm
Howard, Bulgin, Carr, Ibbertson, Stevensr
lock, &c.

EXCURSIONS IN THE HOL
(Unpublished. )_The author of thi
Madox) seems no timid ,adventurer.
tated to go into Greece while thy; ho
war, nor into Nutria, while the Arab!
their Egyptian oppressors. A man w?
who livts to relate it, must be FICCOI
but lucky ; for he ran a three-fold ch,
climate, treachery, and war. Tho ger
travellers (beaded the Deserts of Uppt
and we cannot but express our ackni
Madox for having ventured so far into
known, and for determining to lay hi
us in the shape of two hitnr!s ime volume

KOMORN (HUNGARY), J
neighbouring district (Czallokix) resemL krr
of the' great arms of the Danube having been b'
to the extent of 300 fatliomS, so that the impetn°.ool
has laid the whole under water. The village. 0d1":ill
the lower parts, such as Esiego, Neuna, Great
Keszi, Nazy, and Ersck.Lel, are wholly inundate( (o[4.
inhabitants are obliged to live in the garrets. btu
Waag, whic 1 is forced back by the torrent of tbei)
has overflowed the Itlatiusfolde (Matthew'9'6eit
looks like a sea.—Austrian Observer.
A cargo of ice from America v53;9
landed at Calcutta free of duty. Wuat the "
have been, the India paper, do not inform al•