The Sun.
London, England, 1832-01-14 00:00:00

DREADFUL SUICIDE.

An inquisition was last night held at the Magpie
and Stump, Fetter-lane, before Mr. PAYNE, and a
respectable Jury, on the body of Sarah Sykes, a
fine young woman, aged 21.
William King, the Ward-beadle of Farringdon-
without, about eleven o'clock the preceding morn-
ing, was sent for by Mr. Green, baker, of No. 103,
Fetter-lane. On his arrival there he was called
into the parlour by Mr. and Mrs. Green, who in-
formed him that they had been robbed by the de-
ceased, who was servant in the house. After some
preliminary conversation, the young woman was re
quested to come into the room, and Mrs. Green
then asked her if she had not always found her a
kind mistress? She replied, " Most certainly 1
have." Mrs. Green then said, " You have been
robbing us for some time past, and you know it ;"
and the deceased then confessed that she had pur-
loined three ss. papers of copper, and that she was
sorry for having done so. Mr. Green then told her
that he was determined she should go before a Ma-
gistrate, at which she appeared most dreadfully agi-
tated, and implored forgiveness. Mr. Green ap-
peared inexorable and determined, and witness then
said to her, " Come, you must put on your bonnet,
and come with me." On hearing this, after
a moment's pause, she darted out of the room
like lightning, and flew up stairs. Mr. Green
then said to witness, " For God's sake follow
her, she means mischief." Witness rushed out
of the room after her, but was met in the passage
by a fierce dog, which delayed his progress for a
few moments, and he was then convinced, by the
violent banging of a door up stairs that the deceased
had committed some dreadful act. Mrs. Green
having called the dog off, they proceeded up stairs
together as quick as possible, when, on entering
Mrs. Green's bed-room on the second floor, they
were horror-struck at beholding the deceased stand-
tog before the looking-glass, with a dreadful gash in
her throat, from which the blood was streaming.
Witness ran up to her, and caught her in his arms
us she was in the act of falling. He then laid her
on the floor, and perceived that she was expiring.
By a Juror—When witness told her she must
come with him, it was only done to frighten her, as
Mr. Green had previously told him that he did not
mean to prosecute.

The CORONER here observed that the witness
had done extremely wrong in frightening the de-
ceased in the way he had done, when he knew it
was not the intention of Mr. Green to prosecute.
Mrs. Sophia Green deposed that the deceased
had been in her service about seven months. She
was a strictly moral girl, and possessed a high spirit;
she was a native of Yorkshire. Witness had no
cause to suspect her honesty till the day prior to hei
death.

Mr. Green corroborated the testimony of his
wife, and described the deceased as a most excellent
servant.

The Jury returned a verdict of " Temporary In-
sanity."

We hear that the LORD CHANCELLOR has
proposed to Lord MILTON to accept a Peerage, under a
certain contingency ; and that the Noble Lord declined on
several grounds, but principally because he wished to re-
main in the Commons in order to push his proposed alter-
ation in the Corn Laws.—Leeds Intelligencer.

The motions made in the House of Corn-
mons by Mr. HUNT, have so much weight, that he na-
turally finds the greatest difficulty in getting them carried.
—Figaro in London.

GOLDEN EGGS.—A few days since, Mr.
INGLESY YOUNG, a sleight of hand professor, played off
the following old trick :—He went with his attendant int,.
the market place, at Almwich, Wales, and commenced
bargaining for some eggs with an old woman. His at-
tendant took up one egg after another, and gave them to
his master, who tried them successively, and at length
broke one which he said he thought was rotten. When '
the shell was broken a golden sovereign dropped out ; that
was picked up by him in apparent secrecy. He then ex-
pressed his willingness to buy the whole ; but the poor
woman, who had seen the fill of the sovereign, would not
c,,nsent, and, on the professor turning his back, corn.
rnenced breaking all her eggs into a basin, but, to her
amazement, not one brought forth a single sovereign. Her
looks and demeanour it is impossible to describe. We un
derstand Mr. Yount; recompensed her for the joke he had
played off.

The Mail informs us, that Lieutenant-General
Lord BLATNEY divulged the secrets of the prison-house,
after the following fashion, at a dinner given lately by one
of the city Sheriffs :—" Mr. Sheriff, my Lords and Gen-
tlemen,—As a Lieutenant-General of the forces of his
Britannic Majesty, I rise to express my thanks for the ho-
hour you have done Lord Hill and those serving under
him ; and notwithstanding the gratifying manner in which
that toast has been received, still I think when I state to
you a fact within my own knowledge, you will give an-
other cheer for that Noble Lord—(Hear)—under whom
I have served for a period of thirty-five years, and whose
thanks I have received on more occasions than one.—
(Hear, hear.) Mr. Sheriff, my Lords and Gentlemen,—
Lord Grey, his Majesty's Prime Minister, in furtherance of
his system of giving up the country to radicalism—
(Cheers)—went to his Majesty, and advised him to disem-
body his guards; and what did Lord Hill do? Be
rsplied, if your Majesty so does, you may as well at the
same time sign your abdication.—(Loud cheers.) Yes,
his Prime Minister advised his Majesty to dismiss his
household troops, and if he had done so, he had given rein
to the most unprincipled mob, perhaps, in the world—
(Hear, hear)—who would have rushed in and over-
whelmed the Throne anti destroyed the Constitution.—
(Loud cheering.) Lord Hill then took the manly part of
going himself at once to the King, and telling him—your
Majesty, if you do so, must at the same time accept my
resignation, for I never will be a party to such a measure.
—(Loud cheers.) It is therefore that I think, when you
know this fact, you will not refuse him one cheer more.—
(Immense cheering for several minutes.) His Lordship
concluded, amid loud cheers, which lasted for a consider-
able time.—and one universal cheer for Lord Hill responded
to the call."—Will this man's name be suffered to remain
in the Army List?—Dublin siforniny Register.

DEATH OF COLONEL BRERETON.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,-It is with deep regret I inform you of the melan—
choly death of Colonel Brereton. The unfortunate Colonel'
shot himself th;w morning, about three o'clock. On hie.
arrival at home 1 ist night his spirits were much de—
pressed, and he observed to his housekeeper " Now they
have begun to swear falsely against me," and afterwards
he said, if you should hear any thing don't be alarmed.
This news has created a deep gloom throughout the city ;
most persons feel an if they had last a friend. I dare sly
the Corporation would have made a strong case against the
Colonel, as the questbnn was whether the Colonel was
unilty or tire Corporation? I ask, then, what chance
could there he for one individual against such a force?—
The act is more deeply regretted, because it is well known
that sit'..h a body of volunt,er evidence would have come
forward as would have been the means of clearing the
Colonel, and throwing the blame on those alone who de—
serted their duty, and caused such a waste of life and pro—
perty. The Colonel was looked up to as a father in the
neighbouehood where he resided.
Ttse cli irge against the Colonel was that, he had too
much humanity ; hail he acted differently, he would have
had other charges preferred against him, for he was to be
the scape-goat of an inTrficient sell-apuointed junta.

Bristol, Jan. 13.

A CONSTANT SUBSCRIBER.

CHOLERA AT NEWCASTLE, GATE.:-

HEAD, AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, JAN. 12.

Tice disease still continues on the decline, both in New-
castle and Gateshead. Lord Prudhoe, brother of his
Grace the Duke of Northumberland, visited this town
yesterday, in company With Dr. Blow, an intelligent
physician from Alnwick, for the express purpose of seeing
the cholera in its most characteristic form, that is in the
Woe stage or state of collapse. Astonishing as it may
seem to you, they absolutely went to all the hospitals
without being able to find one case in that stage. This
will convince you of what is now admitted by all parties
here, namely, that the disease is much milder than it was
sometime ago. This is attributable to two causes; first,
the majority of the cases which do occur being treated 1
without delay, wheal the premonitory symptoms of diar-
&c. appear; and secondly, the greater readiness
with which people suffer themselves to be conveyed to the
hospitals, where they meet with proper care and attend-
ance. If Lord Prudhoe and Dr. Blow, instead of coming
direct from Alnwick to Newcastle, had called in their way
at the village of Newborn, w:rich is five or six miles from
this place, they would have seen the cholera in its most
millenary form. I have before observed on the ravages
which it has committed in the township of Newburn;
but the havoc it has produced has been still worse in the
village of that name. The cholte-a broke out in the vil-
lage of Newburn about midnight, on Monday, the 9th of
January, or early on Tuesday morning, the 10th. I
write to you now on the 12th, and I am informed there
have been not less than twelve deaths there, while eight
or nine more persons are at present almost in a hopeless
state. There are two surgeons, I understand, residing on
the spot, of the names of Rowell and Finney, and these
gentlemen being at variance, and neither of them probably
having seen the malignant cholera, the Board of Health
establ:shed on the 10th instant at 'Newborn, as stated in
my last letter, have very properly called in Mr. Frost, a
very respectable and experienced surgeon of Newcastle, to
their assistance. I hope, therefore, the disease in that
neighbourhood will be speedily c' ecked. I do not hesitate in
declaring that the cholera, from the number of persons
seized at the same time in so small a place with the worst
symptoms, the blueness, the coldness, the pulseleeness,
&c., the complaint has presented at Newburn the most I
appalling aspect it has yet done in this neighbourhood.
One important fact in reference to these cases deserves par- ,!
ticular attention. Almost every person, if not every per-
son, attacked, had previously diarrhoea of two or three days'
standing, which was neglected. In one case, that of an old
man, diarrhea had existed for three months ! This should
afford a useful lesson elsewhere. lam glad to inform you
that the disease is fast dis ippearing in the township of
Byker, there are only 12 or 14 cases remaining.
The report for Newcastle this day states that there are
14 new cases, 16 recoveries, 6 deaths, and 79 cases re-
naining. The Gateshead Board of Health informs us that
they have to-day only two new cases and two deaths, while
they have two recoveries, and have only 26 cases left
under treatment.

THE CHOLERA MORBUS.

DONCASTER.

On the evening of Friday, the 6th of January, two
sailors arrived ire Doncaster, one aged about thirty, the
other about twenty, and stopped for the night at Flint-
ham's lodging house in Mdrah-gate. From the account
of the survivor, (which, however, was liable to suspicion
from his giving different statements), they had resided five
months at Stockton, which place he had left six weeks
ago ; wandering since about the country, and having
been at Hull, Leeds, Wakefield, and other places. The
two men arrived here apparently in good health, and after
eating a hearty supper of fried beef and potatoes retired
to rest. At six o'clock next morning, the younger of the
two, a stout healthy man in appearance, was seized with
purging, and went twice to the privy. He returned to
!deli, where he remained until daylight, when he arose not
much indisposed ; and after breakfasting on coffee,
started with his companion on the way to London, for
the purpose, as was said, of joining the India fleet. They
arrived at Balbv, one mile and a half from Doncaster.
There thew asked alms which were refused at one
of the houses, on which the younger man, in much
exhiliration of spirits, said to his companion "Jack, we
shall have better luck at the next place." No sooner had
be uttered these words, than he fell down, as his compa-
nion believed, dead. In a short time he revived, and took
half a cup of milk furnished at a house in the village, He
returned to Doncdster, which he reached with great diffi-
culty in about two hours. At the poor-house there some
gin was given him, and his companion carried him on hie
shoulders back to Flintham's lodgings, where the patient
was attended by four members of the Medical Board of
Health, and presented the following appearances :-.Great
prostration of strength--the whole surface of the body
presenting a leaden hue—no pulse at the wrist—pulsatione
of the heart not exceeding twenty in a minute—tongue
and breath cold—surface of the body cold and clammy--0
great oppression of breathing—spasmodic cramp over the
whole body—insatiable thirst—constant praying for cold
water—stuols liquid, without fetor, like rice water psesinif
involuntarily—no urine passed—severe vomiting with
violent spasms.
Stimulants externally and internally were administered,
Hot air baths and every other means were employed with'
out sucees.,. The man gradually sunk and died at two
o'clock in the morning of the Bth. Five hours before death,
the patient was lying on his back in a state of apparent
asphyxia. No snoring nor rutting—great congestion,
especially about the heart and lungs—body of a deep blue
tint, as if dipped in a solution of indigo—ten heavy pulse',
lions only at the heart within a minute—the chest heavini
emanating from the person—breath chill—.tongue pro's
in
truding from the mouth, and cold as marble. Dated tbo
tourr rigid—time7l d moistureth esan P
pervadinger period
them I'll 7 n,
9th of January, 1832. andfor tahehen,:yoyst
fpetaol

J. BRANSON,
Chairman of the Doncagter Medical Board of Health'

Doncaster Board of Health, Mansion-house,
Jan. 12, 1832, Ten o'clock, A.M.
No ease of cholera having yet appeared beyond the one
of the stranger on the 7th instant, the Board will not thin
it necessary to issue further reports, unless some new cage
should occur.

—Doncaster Gazette.

GEORGE HOLMES, Mayor.
Chairman of the Boatd.

A private letter from Paris, dated the I.oth'i
instant, costa ins the following passage :—" The Kftw
already weary of the toils and anxieties of Royalty : hi°
health appears to suffer much, as well as that of the QUEEN
and for some days past his abdication, in favour, same
of the Duke Of ORLEANS (and the Carlists say of 11E14n9
V.), has been publicly talked of as a matter decided upon.
SUDDEN DEATII.—An inquest was held ye
terday afternoon, at the Adam's Arms, Lower Southantr
ton-street, Fitzroy-square, on the body of Mrs. Maxo
ERSKINE, a fine young lady, aged 27, widow of Vf;
EasKiNE, brother of Lord ERSKINE. The deceased
in Chesterfield-street, and w‘s in the receipt of 801. Pe
annum. The deceased ad ,d her mother, after calling at
house in Fitzroy-street. were caught about half-past ,
o'clock in the rain. They immediately ran towards helve,
but becoming exhausted to:1k refuge in the Adam's Arie
Some refreshments were set before them in the parlolo,
The deceased, after taking some, fell from her chair on 03;
door in a state of insensibility. Medical assistance
sent for, but it was too late. She has left a daughte.l'l,
who is a ward of Chancery, and when she comes of age
he entitled to considerable property...... Verdict, Apopleir

LONDON,
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 14, 1832.

CHOLERA NIORBUS, OFFICIAL REPORT,

COUNCIL OFFICE, WHITEHALL.—(THIS DAY)
DAILY REPORT of CHOLERA CASES.

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Jan.
Sunderland
Newcastle l2 67 14 6 16 79 673 210
Gateshead
North Shields and
TYnemouth
South Shields and
Westoe l2 1 1 0 0 3 1
Roußhton-le-Spring
_and vicinity l2 20 4 1 4 19 99 33
Walker Colliery and
Township ll } 4 7 4 5 2 Not stated.
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il°rPeth
addington and vi-
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157 37 19 28 147 11779 CIS
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No other Reports received.
(Signed) WM. MACLEAN,

Secretary.

The suicide of Colonel BRERETON is one of
the most affecting catastrophes we ever remem-
ber to have read of. The gallant Colonel fell
a victim to that high chivalrous sense of honour
which is so characteristic of a British officer.
He imagined he was disgraced, whereas he was
°llly unfortunate, for even had he been fond
guilty by the Court-martial, it could only have
been of weakness, arising from too quick
and keen a sense of humanity. He wished
to prevent the effusion of blood ; he was ner-
vously solicitous to save the lives of his soldiers
and his fellow-citizens ; and hisown death has
been the consequence of this acute sensibility.
Up to the period of his committing suicide, it
seems he was wholly absorbed in drawing up
Papers in justification, we presume, of his conduct
during the Bristol riots, in the hope—so re-
fined was his sense of honour—that he
might be enabled to set himself right with
posterity. The loss of such a man cannot
but be deplored even by his bitterest ene-
mies. He was, we are informed, highly res-
pected in his own immediate neighbourhood,
and well known at Bristol for the general bene-
volence of his disposition. But he was certainly
not fitted to take the lead at moments of popular
excitement. He had not the requisite sternness
and energy of character ; nor was he, from all
we can learn, at all calculated, to show a bold
front to the malignity of party spirit. Had
lie possessed less of the milk of human kindness,
and evinced as much consideration for his own
interests as he evinced for those of others, he
would have been alive at this moment and tri-
umphant.

From the first bursting out of the Bristol riots
the gallant Colonel's situation was a peculiarly
trying one : in fact, we can imagine none more
painful, more full of embarrassments. Had he
been a stranger to the city, could he have
anticipated the appalling turn that the riots
Would take, doubtless he would have acted
otherwise • but hampered as he was by his
connection with the neighbourhood ; above all,
embarrassed as he was by the strange conduct of
a selfish, bigotted, panic-stricken magistracy,
Striving to the utmost to shuffle the load of re-
-BPonsibility off their own shoulders ; he seems to
have caught the infection ; to have hesitated
Where he should have decided ; to have reflected
Where he should have acted ; in a word, to
lave been bewildered, compromised, and un-
done. When the difficulties of his position
are taken into consideration, we feel convinced
that no reflecting, generous-minded man will
led aught but pity for the Gallant Colonel. The

crisis 'was one which demanded the exercise of
first-rate energies ; how few, then, would
have conquered, how many would have
failed with the lamented suicide ! Let no
man condemn him ; for his, we repeat, was
one of those trying positions in which even
success itself, purchased as it must necessarily

have been, in the first instance, by a vast effusion
of blood, would almost have brought as much
odium with it as defeat. Requiescat in pace !
As the conduct of the military authorities has
now been subjected to the severest scrutiny, the
people of England have a right to demand,
and will demand, that that of the civil
powers be scrutinized with equal severity.
The blame must not be attached to one,
more than to another party ; it must be
shared equally by both. Hitherto the civil
authorities have been the plaintiffs, we now
demand that they be put on their trial
as defendants. It seems, that just pre-
vious to the entrance of Sir CHARLES WE-
THERALL into Bristol, these sapient autho-
rities had made the most vigorous preparations,
to put down any attempt at disturbance by
swearing in vast numbers of special constables,
policemen, &c. Thus far their proceedings were
unimpeachable. But what we now desire to
know is, what became of all these mighty
preparations when the season for action had
arrived, when it was necessary they should be
rendered available ? We find the constabulary
force, under the express sanction of the Magis-
trates, wondrously active in knocking people
on the head, before any serious show of dis-
turbance had presented itself ; and equally le-
thargic and inefficient when the riots had as-
sumed a serious character and demanded all their
energies. In fact we find them altogether disappear-
ing as the tumult deepens in atrocity, and nei-
ther magistrate, special constable, nor policeman
daring to show his face. But, say the former,
it is the duty of the military now to act.
Granted. But is it not, most sapient ma-
gistrates, is it not, we ask, equally your
duty to be on the alert—you who have
made such a boast of your preparations
—you who have announced your inten-
tion of achieving deeds which would put even
those of your prototype, Sir Hudibras, to the
blush ? Because the military power is in-
active, does that excuse your inactivity ?
Yet throughout the disturbances—except

indeed at the first onset, when no serious
danger is to be apprehended—we find
you altogether irresolute, panic-stricken.
Not a constable shows his face—not a Magis-
trate dares to exhibit his honoured form in public.
Even the valorous Aldermen turn cravens. And yet
all this scandalous negligence is to be visited on
the head of one poor individual ! Now we say
that this is neither justice nor common sense,
and, in the name of the people, we demand
fair play. We demand that the lVlagisterial
authorities of Bristol be visited with as strict
a scrutiny as the late Colonel BRERETON. If
the one was guilty, so were the others ; indeed,
they were far greater delinquents, for it was from
them that all power proceeded.

The French Papers contain no news of a
political character. The enlargement of the
time allowed for the ratification of the Belgian
treaty put a period for a week to speculations on
that topic. If but one of the parties interested,
continue of the same mind as at present, it will
afford all the others a pretext for following his
example—and we have higher authority, that
where there's a will there's a way.

German Papers received this morning, con-
tain a proclamation from the Chief of the Bos-
nians to that of the Servians, which is conceived
in the true Mahometan style of bombast, mock-
heroism, and contemptuous sarcasm :

FRONTIERS OF BOSNIA, DEC. 12.-It is well known
that Prince Milosch, of Servia, by command of the Sul-
tan, addressed a proclamation to the Bosnians, who re-
fused to submit to the innovations of their Sovereign, call-
ing on them to obey, and in case of their refusing even
threatening them with hostilities. The Bosnians, a Ma-
hometan race of approved courage, have not been fright-
ened by the threats ; and the commander of their army, the
Chief (or Captain) of Gradachaiez, has given the follow-
ing characteristic answer to the proclamation :
" Though I did not expect any letter or any advice
from you, you have however sent me by your messenger,
Feiza, a letter in the Turkish language that I might read
it myself; I have read it, and I perfectly understand the
contents. You are in great error in affirming that we
have taken up arms against our Sultan and great Empe-
ror, and this very assertion proves how incapable you are
of comprehending the greatness and nobleness of our enter-
prise. Know then, and the whole world shall know
it, that we have not risen against the Sultan, (which
God forbid) we love him as our mighty and law-
ful Sovereign, with heart and soul. We have it is
true marched against Rumelia, not however against
him, but to combat our enemies, who, as liars and
deceivers, would compel us to lay aside our true Ma-
hometan faith, and embrace each other.
" Know therefore yourself, and others shall know it with
you, that this is the cause of our war, and that merely
on this account we will not desist from it. We have all
bound ourselves rather to die than to trample our faith un-
der foot ; we will annihilate the liars and deceivers, that
the empire may he purified from the pest, and the orthodox
Ilahometan religion not endangered. As for what you
write, that you have received orders from the Emperor to
attack us with your Servians, we know very well that this
is your own work, if you can find your own advantage in
it. But, my good friend, we are convinced that you have
not received this order from the Emperor, hut from those
liars and deceivers who value no religion, and in whose
eyes nothing is sacred. But, friend, if you mean
to attempt any thing against us, do not put it
off till to-morrow, but set about it immediately.
Only it is necessary that you consider the mat-
ter well, and consult with your Servians, and then
immediately act in the spirit of your proclamation
of 25th May, 1831. I tell you plainly that we have
troops enough in the field to be secure against every at-
tack. At home we have still more to defend our families ;
and we have altogether sworn not to betray our faith.—
As for what you write, that you know all that passes in
the empire,—we also know all this, and more that you
cannot fathom nor understand ; and, therefore, we need no
information from you. We also know, better than you
do, the situation of the Pacha of Scutari, of whom you
speak as our chief support ; and likewise that of the
Pacha of Bagdad, and Ali Pacha of Egypt. We have
more just and accurate knowledge of all their intentions,
thoughts, and sentiments, respecting our undertakings,
than you have. You can, therefore, neither amuse us,
nor dissuade us, heroic Bosnians, from our purpose, who
have voluntarily risen to defend our true faith. Mean time,
friend, act as you see best ; only take care that your dish is
not broken,—that you do not lose what you have. I
earnestly eishort you not to take it into your head to
write to me any more, for I shall never again write
to you. With respect to your present exhortations
and threats, I know we should be very glad if you would
attempt something against us. I know how your affair,,
stand in your own country and elsewhere. lam well ac-
quainted with all your ways. But consider all well, anti

HAY MA RKETS.—(At per Load of 34i 'Crosses.)
CUMBERLAND (LATE ST. JAMES'S.)

Coarse heavy Lowland MeadOw Hay £2 5 to £2 10
Kew Meadow Hay 0 0 0 0
Useful Old Ditto 2 15 3 10
Fine Upland Meadow and Rye-grass Hay 4 0 4 5
Clover Hay 4 10 5 15
Oat Straw
.... . . . . .

Best Meadow Hay ss. per loa.cl higher than last quoted i • prices
otherwise stationary. A moderate supply, and a steady trade.

SMITHFIELD.
Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow Hay £2 10 to £2 15
New Meadow Hay 2 15 3 10
Useful Old Ditto 3 0 3 10
Fine Upland Meadow and Rye-grass Hay 4 0 4 4
Clover Hay (extra fine)....£6 o... Generally 4 0 5 5
Oat Straw £1 10 to £1 121 Wheat Straw 1 14 1 16
A short suuly4 and a dull trade; prices as last quoted.

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY. TWELVE O'CLOCK.

Van Dieman's Land Papers to the 28th of August have
been received at the North and South American Coffee-
house.

The fleece at Bathurst this year promises to yield an
abundant harvest. It is most certainly true that the whole
of the Engineer Department is to be abolished as soon as it
is practicable. The Lumber Yard, as it is officially called,
or the Slumber Yard, as it is called in common, is to be
broken up. There are not, we will venture to say,
above nine individuals among the 25,000 this island con-
tains, that will be sorry for the riisban ,ing of this useless
establishment. On Friday last Edward Broughton and
Mathew Macavery, convic'ed of abscwiding from the set-
tlement of Macquarrie harbour, were executed.
The tri-colour floats in our harbour, the symbol of
liberty, which is now as much honoured as it was formerly
detested. To look at this flag at the mast of the Favou-
rite rec.lls to our memory times gone by, and the vast
change in Europe since the banishment of Napoleon to St.
Helena.

Yesterday the sale of the Government vessels, the Wil-
liam the Fourth and Prince Leopold, took place. A
more numerous assemblage of individuals were never pre-
sent at any sale in Van Dieman's Land, and the enormous
prices obtained must cause surprise. The William re-
alized 1,3751. and the Leopold 1,2501.
SYDNEY MARKET.—We congratulate our colonists on
the brightening prospects of the reception for
,the surplus
grain. The Sydney market continued to rise. Wheat
6s. 3d. to 7s. 3d.