The Sun.
London, England, 1866-02-09 00:00:00

THE SUI 4, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBROARY 9, 1866.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.---This Day.

The Lord Chief Justice was occupied this morning with
the hearing of a case in which damages were sought to be
recovered from the General Omnibus Company for injuries
done to a cab. In the Common Pleas the court was occu-
pied the whole of the day wittka case touching s patent for
compressing hay. In the Probate Court the case of Pater-
son v. Cordray vas resumed. The plaintiff, Annie Pater-
son, sought to establish the validity of the will of James Cor-
bay, bearing date Aug. 12, 1865. The defendant, who was
the testator's widow, opposed on the ground of undue exe-
cution and want of testamentary capacity.
It appeared that the testator commenced life as labourer
to a market gardener, but being a good man of business
soon improved his position, and became a market gardener
himself, and in that capacity amassed considerable pro-
perty. After he gave up gardening, he embarked in the
business of a fellinonger, in which he was remarkably suc-
cessful. He lost his first wife several years ago, and married
again in 1861, but that marriage did not prove a happy one,
and a separation took place. He afterwards became ac-
quainted with Annie Paterson, the plaintiff, to whom he
represented himself as being a widower. In 1862 he pur-
chased a farm at Waldon, in Essex, and by the will in
question—which was executed a short time before his
death, which took place in September, 1865—he left the
farm and a large portion of his property to the plaintiff. The
testator was 65 years of age at the time of his death.
The case is not expected to conclude to-day.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Registrar Brougham.)
IN RE BREVET-MAJOR CHARLES MYERS CREAGH.

This bankrupt was described as a brevet-major in her
Majesty's army, late of 18, Bedford-street, Brighton, now
of Lansdowne-terrace, Brighton. The bankrupt comes up
on his own petition, owing about £5,000, the following
being the principal creditors : —Mr. Christopher Duff, of
the Four Courts, Dublin, and Registrar of the Court of
Queen's Bench, Ireland, £1,400 ; Messrs. Elkington and
Co., £3OO ; Mr. W. A. Clair, of East Grinstead, £450 ;
Mr. Woolf, tailor, Bond-street, £3OO ; and Mr. Laurie,
army agent, St. James's-square, £3OO. The cause of bank-
ruptcy is insufficient income. Debts were proved, and a
day named for the next meeting.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Day.

MONTHLY PERIODICALS.

TEMPLE BAR.—" Archie Lovell" is continued at
some length, and in the same animated style. " The
Streets of the World" this time takes us to Glas-
gow, the Trongate, and Buchanan-street. An
amusingpassage is met with in conclusion, in which
the writer alludes to the offence he gave by making men-
tion of the " barefootedness of the Glasgow lassies." "A
Workhouse Waif" is a most melancholy account of the
three falls met with by an unfortunate man until he be-
came an " Inmate of a Workhouse." An interesting
sketch is given of the sad spot to which misfortunes drove
this hapless man for a refuge, and the impressive descrip-
tion may serve to pourtray the position of many others.
"We wait for chapels, we wait for meals, we wait for
everything, waiting is our business, our life is one long wait-
ing; but I am bound to add that, over and above
and all these waitings, there is with most of us all far
greater waiting—the waiting which shall never fail those
who wait aright, the waiting for the second coming of
Him who at His first coming, in great humility,• chose a
stable for His dwelling and a manger for His bed ; who
poor and forsaken as we are, was still more poor and for-
saken—the Son of Man, who had nowhere to lay
His head." "In Lodgings at Knightsbridge" is the
second part of a very intricate but most interesting
tale, and in this month's division we meet some eventful
incidents. " Land at Last" is nearing its conclusion evi-
dently, and next time no doubt we shall meet with the last
scene in the sad career of Margaret. " Brussels Grave and
Gay" furnishes us with an entertaining sketch of some of
the striking scenes that lately occurred there, and the con-
trast of being before and behind the scenes is great.
An interesting article is that on "Gustave Dore." The
English public may indeed be glad of the opportunity now
afforded to them of witnessing for themselves the wonders
of this great man. It is said that Gustave still means to
persevere with unflagging energy in his walk ; and the
reader will agree with the writer, who exclaims, "Remem-
bering what he has done, learning what he intends to do,
and bearing in mind that it is his firm determination
to be, great artist in colour some day; feeling how he has
enriched our treasury of thought, association, and enjoy-
ment ; acknowledging the gems with which he has deco-
rated the shrines of all familiar worship withal, shall we
not say to Gustave Dore, 'May you live a thousand
years.' "

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (New Series).—
The reading public will be glad to meet with this
old-established periodical in its present form, and it
presents much information of a valuable and inte-
resting kind. " The Stuart Papers" is the first
subject met with, and it shows the " historical
value" of the Stuart papers. They afford if not a com-
plete series, at any rate a most useful adjunct to contem-
porary records, and, as here said emphatically, they thus
cast a great deal of needful light upon some most perplexed
passages in the history of England. " The York Cap of
Maintenance" is an interesting sketch of this one of the
most interesting relics of the 16th century. " Scandinavian
Book Lore" refers to the many works which have recently
left the Scandinavian press, but which are unfortunately
not well known in this country. " Alexander Petofi" is a
sketch that is well worthy of perusal, and we meet with
several extracts from his writings that interest and attract.
An anecdote is mentioned which shows his popularity
among the soldiers. When his name was mentioned fifteen
hundred voices called out in a unanimous enthusiastic
chorus, " Hail, Petofi. Elj en Petofi." It was real fame
which the poet thus met with, when in an "obscure Tran-
sylvanian village, where in a regiment of common sol-
diers there was not a man unfamiliar with his name."
" Proceedings of Societies" furnish a great variety of de-
tails, and " Occasional Papers" are also to be commended.
This magazine has always been celebrated for the manner
in which it presents the memories of distinguished persons
in its obituary. Mrs. Go.skell's name appears in this
month's record of the departed.

THE VICTORIA MAGAZINE.---The life of "Eugenie
de Guerin," as learned from her own private jour-
nal, occupies the first place in this number. It is
followed by chapters of " The Fisherman's Daugh-
ter," a tale of circumstantial evidence. The accused
is executed in this number, though, whether justly or not,
the sequel must show. The story of " Trouble at Thorn-
hill" proceeds on its tangled course, and the unfortunate
heroes and heroines are as usual all at cross-purposes.
The translation of Professor Laboulaye's lengthened and
laborious, but somewhat tedious, essay on the civil and
political status of the female sex from the time of the
Romans downwards is continued. It treats this month of
the transition from the Teutonic to the Feudal laws and
customs, and will be very interesting to the student of
medimval customs. There are several other papers besides
the usual correspondence.

THE ECLECTIC.—There are some interesting papers
in this number, beginning with an account of the
labours of love of M. Heldring and M. Bost. The
latter gentleman has, by his earnest efforts, accom-
plished the establishment of five establishments at
La Force in France. These five are, respectively, Ist, for
orphan girls ; 2d, for infirm, incurable, and blind girls ; 3d,
for epileptic girls ; 4th, for epileptic boys; and sth, for
orphan boys otherwise afflicted. Among the other articles
are criticisms on Alford's Poems and Stanley's Lectures.

GOOD WORDS.—Mrs. Oliphant's new story of
" Madonna Mary" proceeds with interest through
the present instalment, and brings the heroine ter-
rible grief. " A Frenchman's Impressions of Eng-
land a Century Ago" will afford some entertainment.
" The Jew Pedlar" is a sketch worth reading, and an essay
on " Health of Body and Mind" contains a good deal of
sound and practical advice. We have, besides, papers by
the editor, and by the author of " Citoyenne Jacqueline,"
as well as other matters of interest.

THE DAY OF REST.—The long-continued story
of " The Hidden Sin" is terminated in this num-
ber, and its mysteries finally unravelled. There
is also another story called " The Heir at Law,"
which begins and finishes in one—an unusual
attraction. There are plenty of briefer papers on sub-
jects of all kinds —" Newgate Reminiscences," "Old Lon-
don," " Premonitions of Death," " The Wooral Poison,"
&c.— so that the reader will have no difficulty in find-
ing some matter of entertainment, whatever his tastes.

THE MONTHLY PACKET. New Series. Mozley
and Co.—Any work appearing under the editor-
ship of Miss Yonge can hardly fail to attract and
interest a very wide circle of readers, and we are
not surprised at the continued favour with which
this unpretending little serial has been received dur-
ing her editorship. It has now entered upon a more
ambitious career, being enlarged so as to allow of greater
scope to writers and readers. It addresses itself as hereto-
fore principally to the young, and for this class it is par-
ticularly well calculated. One of its chief attractions con-
sists of a new story by the editor, bearing the somewhat
singular title of " The Six Cushions." Brief though the
instalment is, it is quite enough to make us wish for more,
and to sketch out the characters and their mutual positions
with all Miss Yonge's old talent. There is another tale,
" Lilla's Relations," besides an interesting romantic ac-
count of early Scandinavian history. "On the Benefits of
Cold Water" is a really bracing paper, and "A Gossip
about Books," "Reminiscences of North Wales," and
"Letters on Geology" are also good. Among the more
prominent features is a mediaeval tale by Florence Wil-
ford, "A Sketch of Russian Ecclesiastical Ceremonials,"
by Madame Romanoff, and a charming story from the
French, entitled " The Way to Paradise." Altogether the
miscellany bids fair not only to retain, but to enhance its
former high reputation.

THE SIXPENNY MAGAZINE has several entertain-
ing papers besides the usual allowance of fiction.
Among them are articles on " Coral Islands," " Automata
and Wax Works," "Jonathan Swift," &c.
NEWTON'S LONDON JOURNAL contains the usual
account of recent patents, and the list of scientific
notices, &c. ; the introductory article being on the notice
and prospects of the patent law.
SCIENCE GOSSIP.—This is a useful little miscel-
lany, designed to popularise scientific knowledge on
ordinary matters.
THE DOMESTIC ENGLISHWOMAN'S MAGAZINE con-
tains a capital selection of varied papers, all of which will
be found highly useful and interesting.
THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN is brim-full of enter-
taining tales, pretty patterns, and attractive fashions.

DEATH OF LADY CAROLINE TOWNELEY.—We
have to announce the demise of the above lady, which
took place at six o'clock yesterday morning at the family
mansion in Charles-street, Berkeley-square. Her ladyship
has been unwell for some time past, and has been staying
at Torquay, from whence she returned to town a few days
since for medical aid, when a relapse took place, and her
ladyship expired at the above hour. The deceased lady
was daughter of the second Earl of Sefton, born in 1803,
and•married, 1836, Charles Towneley, Esq., of Towneley
Hall, Lancashire, by whom she leaves issue, three daugh-
ters—Lady Norreys, Lady Alexander Lennox, and one
unmarried. By the death of her ladyship several families
of rank are placed in mourning.

ADMIRAL PAREJA'S SUICIDE.—The following
letter is said to have been written by the late Ad-
miral Pareja, a short time preceding his suicide, to a valued
friend in Europe :—" On Board the Villa de Madrid at Val-
paraiso, November, 1865.—This letter will convey to you
the news of my death. The errors of judgment and not of
will with which I have unfortunately misguided the Go-
vernment of 'my Queen, cannot have any other expiation.
I have been prejudiced and unjust towards Tavira. Re-
quest him to pardon me. Ile did know this republic better
than anybody else, and his advice and proceedings were
safe and sound. It is the interest of our country to em-
brace the first moment- to make peace with am
your unfortunate --, "J. M. PAREJA."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—This Day.

VICTORIA CLUB BETTING-THIS DAY.

LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
100 to 6 agst Cortolvin (offered)
20 to 1 agst Laura (taken)
20 to 1 agst Innellan (taken and offered)
TWO THOUSAND.
sto 2 agst Lord Lyon (offered)
4to 1 agst Student (taken and offered)
100 to 6 agst Jack-in-the-Green (off—take 20 to 1)
DERBY.
10 to 1 agst Student (offered)

THE BERKSHIRE OPEN STEEPLECHASE.—At a meeting
of the committee of the Grand National Steeplechase, held
at Messrs. Weatherby's, on Wednesday, February 8, the
case of the disputed race for the Berkshire Open Steeple-
chase was gone into, and after mature deliberation the fol-
lowing decision was given :—" We are of opinion that Fly-
fisher is entitled to the Berkshire Open Steeplechase.—
(Signed) W. G. Craven, A. 11. Sumner, F. Johnstone, B.
J. Angell, Westmoreland."

The O'Donoghue's Amendment to the

Address.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, FEB. 8.
The following is a list of the minority upon The
O'Donoghue's amendment :
Bagwell, J. Gray, Sir J. Pollard-Urquhart,
Barry, R. G, Hadfield, G. W.
Bowyer, Sir G. M'Kenna, J. N. Potter, T. B.
Brady, Dr. - M'Laren, D. Bearden, D. J.
Bright, J. Maguire, J. F. Stock, 0.
Bryan, G. L. Mill, J. S. Synan, E. J.
Devereux, R. J. Moore, C.
Dillon, J. B. O'Beirne, J. L. TELLERS.
Greville, A. W. F. O'Brien, Sir P. O'Donoghue, The
Greville, Col. F. O'Reilly, M. W. Blake, Mr.

Loss of the Steamer London.

41.-

A public meeting of the inhabitants of Blackwall
and Poplar was held on Wednesday evening at the
Townhall, High-street, Poplar, to consider the best
means of raising a fund in co-operation with that
already established at the Mansion-house, for re-
lieving the survivors and the destitute familes of
those who were lost with the above vessel. It may
be remembered that the London was built at the
yard of Messrs. Wigram at Blackwall, and most of
the families of the crew who perished reside in this
district.

Dr. Bowkett took the chair, and among those pre-
sent were Mr. Hickson, the superintendent of the
East and West India Dock Company; Mr. E. Currie,
Dr. Brownfield, Mr. Westhorp, Dr. Bain, and several
influential gentlemen of the neighbourhood.
The CHAIRMAN explained the object of the meet-
ing, which he said was to help those who had suf-
fered so much by the loss of the London.
Dr. BAIN then moved the first resolution, " That
this meeting, deploring the lamentable loss of the
ship London, and deeply sympathising with the dis-
tress and sufferings entailed upon the families of the
crew and passengers, pledges itself immediately to
raise funds in aid of the Lord Mayor's committee
for their relief."

Mr. HICKSON seconded the resolution, which was
carried.

Mr. J. FINNEY then proposed, " That this meet-
ing, highly appreciating the conduct of Captain
Martin, under the trying circumstances in which he
was placed during the storm in which his vessel
ultimately foundered, consider that some testimo-
nial should be presented to his family, as an appro-
bation of the courage and noble disinterestedness
which he displayed." (Cheers.)
Mr. HUGHES seconded the resolution, and it was
at once unanimously adopted.
Dr. BROWNFIELD then moved, " That this meet-
ing desires to express its sympathy with Messrs.
Wigram for the sorrow which the loss of the pas-
sengers and crew of the steamship London has
caused them," which being seconded by Mr. WEST-
HORP, was agreed to.
Mr. HOCKING said he had had some experience in
iron shipbuilding, and he had been in the yard dur-
ing the construction of the London, and he would
say that better ironwork was never put into a vessel.
Several other gentlemen also spoke of the superior
character of the ship and the care which the firm had
taken to send the vessel to sea in an efficient
state.

A committee was then elected, and a list of sub
scriptions being handed in, the proceedings termi
nated with the usual vote to the chairman.

The Skeleton Found near Waterloo-Midge.

REMARKABLE NARRATIVE OF A WIFE'S LOSS.

Yesterday afternoon Mr. J. Payne, coroner, resumed the
inquiry at the Essex Head Tavern, Essex-street, Strand,
relative to the discovery of the skeleton of a gentleman in
the bed of the river near Waterloo-bridge.
A Chubb's key, found with the skeleton, had been iden-
tified by Mr. Chubb as having been made by him in 1839
for one of the offices of the War Department, awl the Den-
tological Society had photographed the artificial teeth of
the skeleton, and were about to publish a photograph and
particulars in their Journal. Inquiries at the War-office
and at the various barracks had been made, but no one
missing corresponded with the skeleton.
At this stage of the proceedings a tall 'lady, of middle
age, dressed in deep mourning, and whose features were
much careworn, entered the court and expressed a wish to
make a statement. Having been sworn, she stated that her
name was Harriet Elizabeth Clephan, that she resided at
No. 160, Goswell-street, and that in the year 1851 her hus-
band, to whOm she had been married 13 months, suddenly
disappeared, and from that time down to the present she
had never received any tidings of him. He was an archi-
tect and surveyor, and he had chambers in Duke-street,
St. James's. He was last seen in Blackfriars-road, and
consequently he would have had to cross some one of the
bridges to get to his chambers. He was in good health,
but very desponding. He was architect to Earl De Grey,
and when he disappeared she communicated with his lord-
ship, and he was of opinion that her husband had com-
mitted suicide. At the time of his disappearance she hada
baby only a fortnight old. During their marriage she did
not see him very often—sometimes once a month —for she
resided in the country principally. He used to carry a
pencil-case with a letter-weight. Witness, however, could
not swear to the pencil-case, nor to the artificial teeth. She
did not know, she said, whether her husband wore artifi-
cial teeth or not. The glasses produced were not such as
he used to wear. He had a high Roman nose, correspond-
ing with the skeleton.
During the examination of the witness she was very
much affected, and it was incidentally mentioned by her
that property had been left to her on two or three occa-
sions since her husbarid's disappearance, but that she could
not got it owing to the fact that no tidings had ever been
obtained as to whether he was dead or alive.

The Coroner, in summing up, said that of the thousands
of cases which had come before him he had never had one
which excited so general an interest as the present. Re had
received a great number of letters from all parts of the
country. The Government departments and the Commis-
sioners of Police had given him every aid, and done all
that possibly could be done to clear up the mystery. With
respect to Mrs. Clephan, it would be observed that the un-
fortunate lady had not clearly identified any of the things,
and that she knew nothing about the teeth.
The Jury, ;after some discussion, returned a verdict
"That the remains in question were found in the bed of the
river Thames, but how they came there, or how death had
been caused, there was no evidence to show ;" and ap-
pended their thanks to the Government departments and
the Dentological Society for the aid given to the jury in the
endeavour to elucidate the mystery attaching to the case.

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HOUSE OF LORDS—THIS EVENING.
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at
five o'clock.

HER MAJESTY'S REPLY TO THE ADDRESS

The LORD CHAMBERLAIN brought up her Majesty's re-
ply to the address of their lordships agreed to on Tuesday.
Ile read the document in so low a tone as to be inaudible
in the reporters' gallery. However, from the portions of
the text which were heard, it contained the usual thanks
for the loyalty exhibited in the address.