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LONDON, MONDAY EVENIN, MATh'ill 24, 1834.

COURT OF CHANCERY, MARCH
22.

His LORDSHIP gave judgment at the rising of the Court
in the following case :

WILSON V. MOORE.

His LORDSHIP said that John Cranford had carried on,
with his three sons, James, Andrew, and John, a consi-
derable business at Port Glasgow, in Scotland, in North
America, and the West Indies, and that between the houses
of John Cranford and Co. and Joseph Marryat and Son,
the London agents of the former firm, a close intercourse
and a cordial correspondence by way of trade had for a long
period subsisted. Mr. John Cranford. the elder, died in
1811. Messrs. Marryat and Son obtained proof of his
will for his executors, his three ons and his widow, and
he (the Lord Chancellor) entirely agreed with his Honour
the Master of the Rolls in considering the fact of the proof
as one of the most important circumstances of the case.
In January, 1814, the firm of Crauford and Co., having
established a new house at Lisbon, drew upon Messrs.
Marryat. and Son to a considerable amount, and also
sent to the same firm a power of attorney, signed by;
the acting executor; to enable Alessi... Marryat and'
Son to sell such portions of the Stock as might be
necessary to meet the advances made to the , Glasgow'
house. Messrs. Cranford and Co. continued to draw on
Marryat and Son up to 181 b, When the whole of the
Stock became exhausted, and large advances mule by
Marryat and Son were remaining unpaid. In 1816 the
Glasgow firm stopped payment, and a suit was commenced.'
by the five younger chiidron of the late Mr. J Crau •
ford, who were pecuniary or general legatees, and who
also took a residuary interest in whatever might be
realized of their father's estate, against Marryat and Son,
to obtain the replacement of the Stock, which it was
contended had been sold in breach of trust, and to which
breach of trust the house of Marryat and Son had been
parties. The matter had come before his Honour the
Master of the Rolls, who had decided in favour of the
plaintiffs, and had ordered the Stock to be replaced to the
estate of John Crauford, deceased ; but at the same time
gave Marryat and San leave to prove against Messrs.
Cranford and Co. to the amount of the Stock sold by them
in accordance with the executors' directions. His lord-
ship, upon a full consideration, agreed with his Honour
the Master of the Rolls, and should affirm that Learned
Judge's decree, with costs.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS, MARCH 22.

The house sat to-day for the purpose of receiving seve.
ral bills from the Commons, and to forward the bills on
the table a stage.

The Earl of SHAFTESBURY took his seat on the
Woolsack at a quarter-past four o'clock.
The Lambeth Water Works Bill, the Henefield Road
Bill, and the Exeter Market Bill, were read a second time
and ordered to be committed.

Mr. BERNAL, Mr. G. W. WOOD, and other mem•
bers of the House of Commons, brought up a copy of the
report of the committee on the Liverpool Freemen Dis-
franchisement Bill, the Pension Duties Bill, the Quali-
fication Indemnity Bill, the Smuggling Act Amendment
Bill, the Consolidated Fund Bill, and the Wigan Branch
Railway Bill, which were severally read a first time.
The house then adjourned to Monday at half-past twelve
o'clock.

THE NIGER EXPEDITION.

NATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, and C OMMER-

CIAL 'UP ORTAN CE.

[As farther lights continue tola s thrown upon the course
of the Niger, that geographical problem of many hundred
rears; and as its importance, in a commercial view, open-
mg a way into the interior of Africa, becomes more ap-
preciable, we naturally look with even increased interest fo
every circumstance connected with its exploration. Thus,
the expeditions of Mungo Pirk excited a strong sensation,
and have left a mournful recollection on the public mind ;
and thus the equally adventurous and noble, and the more
successful, enterprises of the brothers Lander, and espe-
cially of him, still in the midst of perils and privations, to
whom the annexed account relates, have fixed the admira-
tion of their country. The present feeling is perhaps en-
hanced, as the prospect of utility is certainly much enlarged
by the remarkable coincidence of these gallant efforts with
;the application of the navigating powers of steam. There
eight have been generations of Landers, with lives de-
flitoted to the cause, the sole reward of which would have
;been the discovery of a river's source and termination ;
':but now there is 'combined with that end the cheerine
''hope ;of extending civilization, of strangling the hydra
'.slaver2i,..irLi.s cradle, and of diffusing comfort and happir
ness over a-ir-jai-quarter of the globe. Assuredly it is a
glorious thing to I.e signally and prosperously engaged in
hying the foundations for a consummation so devoutly to
be wished.

In setting before our readers the latest intelligence from
the scene of these exertions, we may also mention other
matters connected with them, which have reached us from
various quarters. A friend in Glasgow informs us, that,
stimulated by reports of the xtretne cheapness of those
staple articles, ivory and indigo, at R ihba, and other en-
couraging mercantile news, and also by higher motives, the
design of sending out another Niger expedition is contem-
plated by an association of Glasgow merch :nts. This pa-
triotic undertaking is, we have reason to believe, actually
in progress. Never, indeed, was there a more favourable
opportunity than is now offered for penetrating into the
unknown regions of Africa, to explore the magnificent
Lake Tsliad, and correct the geography of the central parts
of this interesting continent—left vague and incorrect by
Herodotus, Pliny, Ptolemy, Leo Africanus, and all the
Arabian au. lorities.

The African indigo is, we are assured by competent
judges who have examined specimens of it on the coast,
superior to that imported from the East Indies ; and this
accounts for the beautiful blue dye and brilliant colour of
the native clothing. We are convinced that eminent benefit
to the trade of England may speedily result from this alone;
but when we add, that its prime cost on the Niger was
not three halfpence p r pound, anti that the ivory was less
than twopence, we have said enough to awaken the spirit
of commercial speculation to a pursuit which promises such
returns.—Ed. Lit. Gaz.]
Accounts of this interesting expedition, up to the sth of
January, have been received. At that date Lanier was
on board the Curlew ship of war, on his way to Cape
Coast Castle, for the purpose of procuring a particular
species of goods for the markets of the interior, of which
he bad nut previously taken a sufficient supply. If suc-
cessful in tbis object, it was his intention to return to the
mouth of the Nun ; thence to re-ascend the Niger for the
third time, and endeavour to penetrate as far up the river
as Boussa. It is highly interesting to know that, pre-
vious to his last return to the coast, Lander and Lieut.
Allen had fortunately reached Rabbah, or Rabba (a large
Falatab town), in the iron steam boat ; and, f,r the space
of thirteen or fourteen days, had maintained a friendly
intercourse, and carried on an advantageous trade, with
its inhabitants. The depth of the water at that place was
between two and three fathoms, and, as far as could be
seen beyond it, the Niger was free from rocks and other
obstructions, and assumed a majestic and very encouraging
appearance. For the reason already mentioned Lander
was obliged to return to vie coast, though it has been
intimated to us that he hastily quitted Rabbah on account
of some unfavourable tumours which had reached him, to
the effect that the people wish,d to inveigle our country-
men on shore, in order to seize their persons, and de-
stroy their boat. This is, however, an improbable
supposition ; for, as far as we can learn, the general
bearing of the inhabit ants towards the English was any
thing but hostile. This important town is inhabited by
Falatabs and negroes, and realises the expectations that
had been formed of it, as regards its extent, its wealth,
and its population. A few Tuaricks, from the borders of
the desert, and other Arabs, were observed by our coun-
trymen in the streets of Rabbah.
Another important feature of this expedition is, the
circumstance that our travellers have ascended the river
Tshodda, as high as 150 miles from its junction with the
Niger. At that point, and at some distance below and
above it, the river was found to be intersected with
islanus, and comparatively shallow, alternately becoming
brood and narrow, in proportion as its channel was free
from, or obstructed by, these islands. No traces of in-
habitants appeared on the banks of this very interesting
river; and Lander and his valuable coadjutor were com-
pelled to return to the Niger for want of provisions. All
the natives in this part of the country agree in the asser-
tion that the TslosiAa communicates with Lake Tshad,
the inland sea of Africa. They do not hazard this as a
mere conjecture, but state it with confidence as a well-
know•n and undisputed fact. This being the case, though
it be at variance with the opinion entertained of it bx
many of our scientific countrymen, the concurrent
testimony of the natives, who, after all, are better
acquainted than we ate with the geography of
their own country, is entitled to respect. It should also
be remembered that the Tshadda has not received its name
(any more than its gigantic namesake) from Europeans,
hut from the natives themselves, who have never bestowed
on it any other appellation. On a small island near Atte,
Lander has erected a kind of mud fort, which will also
answer the purpose of a depot for British goods. This
place has been named English Island,aad it possesses pecu-
liar facilities for trading purposes in that part of the coun.
try. The King of Atta, svho seems to have formed an
attachment to Lander, had presented him will four small
but very beautiful horses, which he succeeded in convey ing
to Fernando Po. Poor old P A°, the black who buried
Belzoni, and whose name occurs so frequently in Clapper-
ton's journal and the narrative of the Landers, is dead.
He had joined the present expedition at Cape Coast Castle,
and expired up the Niger, after a short illness. Lieut.
Allen has rendered an important service to the cause of
science by the observations he made while on the Niger and
Tsliedda. In fact, they must he invaluable. We beieve
this enterprising and intrepid young officer is expected to
arrive shortly from the coast of Africa; and it is almost
needless to say we shall hail his return to his native country
with infinite pleasure. Lander has lost every symptom of
his late severe indisposition, and looks as hardy as an
Arab. He wears a luxuriant beard which extends to his
waist.—. Literary Gazette.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Hampshire Telegraph.)

PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 22.—Letters received from the
Isle of Ascension, dated Jan. 17, state that the Isis, C
rain Polinghorne, was daily expected from her six months'
cruise on the western coast on her return to the Cape;
and the Talbot, 28, Capt. R. Dickenson, C. 8., was ex-
pectrd from the Cape, on her passage to England, to be
paid off.
The Meteor, steam vessel, Lieutenant Symonds, was off
Marseilles on the Ist ult., on her way to Barcelona to
recall the Barham to Malta, which ship bad ben appointed
to bring home Vice-Admiral Sir P. Malcolm. The Meteor
would await the arrival of Sir P. at Gibraltar, and thence
proceed with the Barham to England.
The F amer, steam picket, Lieut. Griffin, came in
from Woolwich on Thursday, with supernumerary boys,
and a riled again for Falmouth, to take a mail to the Me-
ditteranean.

The Belvidera, 42, Captain Chas. B. Strong, sailed this
morning for the India station, to relieve the Pallas, taking
90,0001. in silver coin, and 1,0001. in copper coin, for
the local circulation of the West India Islands. Lord Sussex
Lennox, appointed Postmaster-Genera I of the West India
Islands, pssenger to Port Royal ; and Mr. Chatfield,
Consul to the independent state of Cu itemala, for that
place. Despatches for Sir George Cuckburn were also
iorwartled.

The President, 52, Captain APKerlie, is fitting out with
all despatch to proceed to the West India and North Ame-
rican stations to receive the flag of Vice• Admiral Sir G.
Cockburn, the Commander-in• Chief. Captain M'Kerlie
will bring home the Vernon, 50 (which has proved un-

equal to serve her time out), to be repaired, and is to tefit
for for the succeedirg three years.
The TS,ne, 28, Lord Viscount IngFstre, is fitting out, it
is understood, for the Mediterranean station ; the Rain.
how, 28, Captain Thomas Bennett, and the Racehorse. 18,
Commander Sir James E. Home, Bart. (the latter at Ply-
mouth), for South America.

The Portuguese frigate Don Pedro, 50, Capain Ber-
tram, which arrived from the River on Monday, sailed on
the next day for the TaguS.
The Spitfire steam-packet will he hunched at Wool-
wich on Wednesday next. The Medea, Commander
Austin, will he ready for sea at that port in a few days.
The Dee, Phoenix, Confiance, and Messenger, are under-
going repairs. The surveying vessels Fairy and Investi
gator will he ready for sea on the let of April. The
Com,t is fitting with Mr. Hatvard's vapour-engine.
The Nautilus, Lieut, Crooke, sailed on Wednesday for
Falmouth to join the packet service.
In Harbour—Victory, Royal George, Excellent, Re-
venge, President, Tyne, Rainhow, Espoir, Viper schooner,
Sparrow cutter, and Emerald tender.
The Piince Regent transport, Lieut. C. Binstead, is
ordered to take two companies of the Royal Artillery. to
Corfu.

We are happy to hear that the French. Government
have ordered two vessels to proceed to this port with the
Meleager corvette, for the conveyance and escort of the
exiled P01.,s to A'giers, where they be embodied into
a French corps and employed in that colony.
Tire Albatross yacht, J. L. Gower, Ecq , sailed on
Monday for Lisbon. The Harlequin yacht, with Lord
and Lady Vernon on boird, put into Brest on her way to
the Mediterranean. Every attention was shown to his
lordship by the French authorities.
A courtmartial will take place on board his Majesty's
ship Victory, on Monday, on Mr. William Thurley, gun-
ner of his Majesty's schooner Viper, tor being detected in
a boat about to go on shore, without leave, and when or-
dered out by the officer of the watch proceeded on deck,
and struck the said officer several times, and being at the
same time intoxicated.

PLYMOUTH, MARCH 20.—Arrived the Salamander,
from Sheerness, with supernumeraries, and stiled for Fal-
mouth, to take the next Mediterranean mail ; also the
Renard, for Falmouth, to take the South American mail.
The Edinburgh, 74, Captain Mures, is expected to sail
on Sunday for Malta. Captain Dam s gave a dejeune a
la fourchette to a select number of fashionable visitants,
about eighty in number, on board that ship on Monday
last. Captain the Hon. Jocelyn Percy has commissioned
the Canopus, 84. The new Rodney, 92, will not be
ready for commission for four months. In Hamoaze—
San Josef, Canopus, Racehorse, Renard. In the Sound
Edinburg h.
APPOINTMENTS —Commanders J. T. Talbot, Christo-
pher Knight, and R. C. Curry, to the Coast Guard ;
Lieutenants Richard Roberts and T. S. Hill, and Mr. C.
Jones, Clerk, to the Salamander ; Mr. M. Bradshaw,
Mast r, and Mr. W. E. Bushel., Purser, P.csid,nt ; Lieut.
J. Priest, Warden of Plymouth Dockyard, is superan-
nuated on full pay, with a house to live in ; Mr. David
Baird, Surgeon, and Mr. J. Short, Mate, Rev. nge ;
Messrs. Guyon, Massie, Stevens, Fishhourn, and Egerton,
Mates, Canopus ; Mr. C. F. Wade, Mate, Rainbow ;
Mr. C. J. Balfour, Mate, Blonde; Mr. E. Malone, Clerk,
and Mr. J. Prevost, Mate, Tyne; Mr. G. Bourchier,
Clerk, Vernon.
ROYAL MARINES.—First Lieut. Thomas Scott, to be
Captain ; Second Lieut. 0. P. Nolloth, to be First Lieu-
tenant; Mr. Lambrick to be Second Lieutenant.

MELANCHOLY LOSS OF THE BARQUE

ASIA, OF LONDON.

We have been furnished with the following account of
the barque Asia, of Lander], Stevenson master, by the
friends of one of her crew, who has received a letter,
dated Philadelphia, Feb. 10 :—The veesel sailed (from
whence it is not stated) on the 24th of November last,
bound to London, with a pleasant breeze from the N.W.
which continued until they were clear of the Bird
Islands, when it was succeeded by a heavy gale from N.W.
to N., the sea running mountains high. From the severe
frost at the time the exertions of the crew were almost
frustrated, one man having lost his fingers, another his
legs, and a third a part of his feet. In this distressing
condition, however, from the quantity of water in the
hold, all those of the crew who were able were forced to
work at the pumps night and day, and which they con-
tinued fer seven days, but at nine a. m. of the 17th of
December, the gale increased to such a state of violence
that the ship became quite unmanageable. They were
then under close-reefed topsails and reefed foresail,
with nine feet water in the hold. Orders were eiven by
the Captain to cleue up the sails, which was complied
with, but the ship was settling so rapidly that they had not
time to furl the sails before it was found necessary to secure
what provisions they could. These necessaries were, how-
ever; scarcely secured oh the poop, when the ship turned
bottom up, and the Captain, together with Capt. Hamil-
ton, a cabin passenger, and five of the crew; were washed
off the wreck, and sunk to rise no more.
Two of the unfortunate crew, named James Maclaman
' and George Swansford, were native• of this town. The
remainder of her crew succeeded, after repeated struggles,
in getting on the bottom of the vessel, and subsequently
succeeded in cutting away the lanyards of the main rigging,
when the quantity of water in the sails caused the main
andA mizen masts to go by the board, and the vessel im-
mediately righted. Nothing but the hull and fore mast
was now left, the boats and all the gear having been car-
ried away. The situation of the survivors was here more
deplorable than before, left without a morsel of provision
or water, with no time for serious thought, the cries of
the more timid were most agonizing—wet, weary, arid
almost frozen with cold, they remained in the foretop
during the first night, and when morning broke they
succeeded in getting the fore-top mast stay-sail, which
they cut up to shelter themselves from the cold. In this
situation teey remained for six days and nights, without
food or water, their sufferines from thirst being the most
excruciating—without chart or compass it was impossible
for them to tell where they were, and their last hope was
that Providence would protect them, and to their unspeak-
able joy, about five P.M. of the 23d December, six clays
after their vessel upset, a sail hove in sight, and which
eventually proved to be the John Willis, of Philadelphia,
from Liverpool, with passengers, bound to the former
place. At this time it was blowing a heavy gale from the
W.N. W., the shipwrecked crew hailed them as well as
from their weakened state they were able, with three
cheers, and after four hours' suspense between hope and
fear, the gale not having abated until nine Pat., the boats
of the John Willis succeeded in taking them off the
wreck. Here they were treated with the greatest kind-
ness, but after they had been on board three days they
were obliged to be put on short provisions, until they
arrived at Philadelphia, on the Bth of February last. The
British here provided them with clothes and provisions,
and will send them to England by the first opportunity.—
Devonport Telegraph.

TRADES' UNION OF JOURNEYMEN CHIM.
NEYSWEEPERS.—The following card is in circulation in
this aspiring pro'ession :—A meeting will be -held on
Monday evening next, March 24, at the. Grosvenor Arms,
George-street, Grosvenor.square, when it is hoped that al;
who wish for the welfrre of the trade will not fail to at-
tend. Chair to be taken at half-past six.
WENTWORTH.-ATROCIOUS AFFAIR.-
On S curday, Mrs. Barton, was brought before the Rev.
John Lowe, at Wentworth, charged with murdering her
new born infant, and burning its remains. We have been
unable to obtain any particulars of the circumstances con•
necied with the murder, but we unders.and that she has
since been committed to York to take her trial for the
offence.—Sheffield Courant.
EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF BIGAMY.-
A MAN WITH FOUR WIVES.—At the Surrey sessions, on
Friday, John Stansfield, otherwise Stansfield Wood,
dapper looking little fellow, aged twenty-six, late a wane'
at one of the clubhouses at the west end of the town,
was indicted for intermarrying with Anne Hattersly, an
interesting young female, on the let of December last, his
former wile being then living. It was proved that he mar-
tied the last mentioned wife on the 29th of February, 1833,
and that he again led a lair one to the altar on the let of
December !arming. He was convicted, and sentenced to
twelve months' imprisonment and hard labour, at Guild-
ford- The f•ur wives heard the sentence with great
delight, et;d repaired to a public-house, where they had a
regular jollification on the occasion.