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The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-13

THURSDAY.

Handicap Plate of 50L, far three yrs old, &c. New
T.Y.C.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 scvs. each, 5 ft, the
second to receive the forfeits, for three years old, &c.
T.Y.C. _ .

Sweepstakes of 10 sous. each, for three years old colts,
Bst 71b, and fillies, Bst 41b. The winner to be sold for
401. I). M.

Sweepstakes of 10 soya. each, three years old, fist 71b;
four yrs, Bst 9th; five years and upwards, 9st. The
%inner to be sold for 200 soya. T.Y.C.

bweepsttkes of 10 sous. each, two years old, 6st 121 b,
and three years, Bst 121 b; fillies and geldings allowed
3bs. The winner to be sold for 80 boys. First half of
Ab. M.

Sweepstakes of 10 sous. each,' with 50 added by the
Jockey Club; for two years old colts, Bsl 71b; fillies,
84 41b; winners of 200 soya., &c., 51bs extra. T.Y.C.
(19 Subs) *Mr. W. Beresford's The Sneer (late Bur-
ton Paltria)—*Mr. Boyce's The Roman (late Burton
Pidsea)—*Mr. Bulkeley's Kalonga—*Mr. Cooper's
Once More—'Lord Cliiden's Regia—*Lord Clitden's
Cuticula—* Mr. Delamere's Curl,—*Mr. Delainere's
F (Adorn Hope—*Lord Exeter's Reindeer—*Mr. Free-
man's Olivia—Mr. E. Francis' Ly cinoe—Sir J. ilawley's
TtAditigton—Mr. Holme's b t by Buzzard, dam by
Caesar—Mr. W. Ley's Pt edilection—*Lord Loasdale's
b c by Don John, out of Elopement—Mr. Payne's
Citadel—*Lord John Scott's Mtsterima—*Mr. Wet
sou's Nfnevah—*Mr. Wa3 s br t by the Provost,'out
Clara.

• At Newmarket.

UNIVERSITY IN TELLY GEN CE,

EXETER COLLEGE.
OXFORD, MAY 11.—The Rev. H. W. Adams, of
this College, has been appointed to the curacy of Sib-
bertoft, Northamptonshire.
Tne Rev. G. De Gruchy, 8.A., formerly of this
College, has been appointed to the curacy of Whilton,
Northamptonshire.
London, England, 1850-07-17

SMEARING MATERIALS.

Some contracts were made fur grease butter at 34s to
37s per cwt. Tar, 14s.
Severe domestic distress occasioned the absence of an
old friend and visitor, Mr. Anderson of Leith, but we
understand that he transacted business by letter with
many of his friends at current prices.
London, England, 1850-07-17

EXAMPLES

I Penna.. Sum the
.i.B AnnuallPolicy Bonus in neat Re- A9,m-‘-I
188. g i..? Pre- I taken addition Tionus in duction of rnay bor-
es e, miuM. out in to Sum Cash. Annual row on
Assured. Premium. Policy.
.....- -•••••••.• ................ - ......
X s. bl • .5, s d. X s. d. ..2: s. d.
1837 292 6 9 139 16 9 22 13 1642 15 6
1838 267 11 4 126 17 2 19 19 71593 6 8
1839 241 18 G 113 17 7 17 18 31543 17 9
X X: 9.d. 1840 193 12 693 16 8 14 0 1094 810
GO MOO 74 3 4 1841 ,189 12 6 89 510 13 8 11445 0 0
1442 ,162 16 8 76 18 4 11. 8 3 395 II 1
1843 115 10 10 55 10 10 8 1 1046 2 3
1844 77 19 2 38 15 10 5 911 256 13 4
1845 66 15 0 44 10 0 410 1 247 4 5
DEFERRED ANNUITIES.
'By the operation of the same principles, the Society is enabled to

! !By the operation of the same principles, the Society is euabled to
afford to the public a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta-
geous than any hitherto offered, whereby en Individual, by the con-
tAbirtion of a very small annual, monthly, or weekly saving. may se-
cure either a comfortable provision for himself in advanced age, or,
at his option, a large sum of money, or a policy to his family at his
death ; while-by giving to the purchaser, at any time, the power of
borrowing two-thirds of all previous payments, it removes all risk
of forfeiture from inability to continue premiums, besides affording
an ample resource during sickness and want of employment ; and
should the purchaser die before arriving at the'stipulated period, two-
thirds of his payments will be returned to his representatives.
Ike following Table is a specimen of the great and varied advan-
tages which the judicious application of a small saving can secure
through this Society.

11. PREMIUMS
To secure
on attain- AnnultyXlo 10 0
ingthe age Cash .. 82 10 0
of 65, the Policy.. 97 8 6
option of

Annuity

X s. d.
20 47 16
30 26 15 1e
40 13 19 9

Cash. I Policy.

s. d s. d.
;94 11 0'466 0 0
221 0 0261 0 0
115 6 0 136 6 0

g'cJ,
LDS-4
.114

Payable ; Payable Payable
Annu- is one 'for Dis-
ally. sum.
.parity.

I s. d.
0 10 11
0 19 6
1 17 3

Ls. s. d.
10 0 10 0 0 0
16 7 1 7 3 11
27 3 11 19 4 10

Immediate Annuities are also granted by the Society on liberal
terms, as will be seen by the following extracts from the Tables,
showing the annual amount of annuity upon every 1001. deposited :
Age 50, £7 Bs. I Age 60, £9 14s. 31. I Age 70, £l4 2s. 2d.
The Annual Report, with Tat9les of Rates, Re., may be had at the
Office, or any of its Branches in the Country ; or, on application, will
forwarded post free.

W. S. B. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary.
London, England, 1850-07-17

MURDER OF DR. PARKMAN.

CONFESSION OF PROFESSOR WEBSTER.
The following extraordinary document is that
which is referred to in our summary of American
news

-BOSTON, JULY .2, 1850.—At the meeting of the
Council this morning the case of Professor Webster
was referred to a committer.
Before the committee, at twelve o'clock, appeared
the Rev. Dr. Putnam, the spiritual adviser of the con-
demned, with a petition for a commutation of puni,:h-
went,
rkman together with a confession that he killed Dr.
Pa.
The Reverend Gentleman prefaced the statement
by a few remarks relative to the manner in which the
conf.-!ssion was made to him. He stated that he had
no previous acquaintanceship with Professor Web-
ster, before being called to act in the capacity of his
spiritual adviser. In the first few weeks of his visits
he sought no acknowledgment of the prisoner. At
length, on the 23d of May, he visited him in his cell,
demanded of him,
for his own well-being, that he
should tell the truth in regard to the matter, and he
seceded to the request, by making a statement, which
"3 now submitted for the consideration of the
Council.

It was in substance as follows :
Dr. Parktnan
TIIE CONFESSION.
On Tuesday, 20th November, I sent the note to
boy Maxwell'' it appears, was carried by the
I handed it to Littlefield unsealed.
Frida
It wag to ask Dr. Parkmau to call at my rooms on
y, the 23 I, after my lecture. He had become,
of late, very
dimportunate for his pay. He had threat-
ened me with a suit, to put an officer in my house,
and to drive me from my professorship, if I did not
pay him. The purport of my note
was simply to
ask the conference. I did not tell him in it what I
could do, or what I had to saya s, a release from
nbout the payment.
I wished to gain, for those few d
his solicitations to which I was liable every day, on
y
occasions and in a manner very
disagreeable and
alarming,, and also to,avert for so long a time at least
the fulfilment of recent threats of severe measures.
I did not, expect to be able to pay :him when Frdly
should arrive. My purpose was, if he should accede
to the proposed interview, to state to him my cm-
' barrassments and utter inability to pay him at
London, England, 1850-07-17

V V _l_l4 _LI A. I.j

did in the County Courts Extension Bill, when

the opinions and feeling of the independent
Members was made clearly apparent. But, unfortu-
nately, Sir CHARLES WOOD mistakes unreasoning
obstinacy for proper firmness. He will not be con-
trolled by the popular representatives, or yield to
any " ignorant impatience of taxation." He wishes
to devote the available surplus to the liquidation of
the national debt, the payment of " a farthing in the
pound :" a handsome instalment, doubtless, will ele-
vate the national credit, and enable the Right Hon.
Baronet to diminish the rate of interest on the public
Funds, the object which at present he appears to have
set his heart on most strongly. He must also punish
the unruly majorities, and as he had succeeded
in defeating Lord Naas's Bill fur just relief to the
spirit dealers in Ireland by the decisive majority of
one (! !!) he hoped that in this instance, also, he
could induce the House to stultify itself by rescind-
ing its former resolution.
Unfortunately, however, the Right Honourable
Gentleman "reckoned without his host" in the case
now under notice. The second reading of the Bill
was moved in a House consisting cf no less than 261
Members, or nearly one half more than the number
that voted on the resolution for the abolition of Sunday
labour in the Post-office, and, although Sir CHARLES
WOOD put forth his utmost powers of persuasion, the
Government were again left in a minority—there
being 139 in favour of the second reading, and 122
against. We trust that the other members of the
Cabinet will take notice of these results, that they will
not permit Sir CHARLES WOOD to involve the entire
Ministry in the odium into which lie himself has
fallen. They must either adopt his acts and the tone
and manner of his reasoning, or induce him to respect
the clearly expressed decision of the House, and give
full effect theretc. He will not do the latter of his
own accord, and must therefore be subjected to a
little gentle compulsion, if his colleagues still, desire
to retain the confidence of the people.
London, England, 1850-07-17

ITALY.

The differences between the English and the
Neapolitan Governments have been provisionally
arranged.
The Piedinontesc Gazette of the 12th instant
contains the following laws adopted by the Chambers :
" Art. 1. All differential duos, customs, or navi4a-
tion, are abolished in favour of the nations who shall
accord a similar privilege to our flag.
" Art. 2. The Government is authorised to consent to
the abolition of these duties as against those cations
who, although not offering a reciprocity, shall grant
equivalent advantages to our flag."
The Senate of Turin, in its sitting of the 11th,
passed the Six Million Loan Bill, by a majority of
49 to 4. This is a second vote of confidence given to
the Ministry, which is now quite secure.
The Florence papers say that a report is current
that the Duke of LEUCHTENBERG intends to take up
his residence for some time in the Roman states.
London, England, 1850-07-17

SPAIN.

3,ladrid journals of the 1 Ith have been received.
The Gaceta publishes the .'appointment of the
Marquis of DUERO (General MANUEL DE LA CONCHA)
to be Governor of Cuba.

The Epoca says—
" It appears that, with a view of facilitating the
communication with our West Indian possessions, and
until a line ( f Spanish steamers can be established be-
tween Cad s and the Ilayannah, measures are being
taken to have the correspondence of the Peninsular di-
rected to London, to be transmitted by the ships of the
West Indian Steam Navigation Company, which, in
accordance with a new arrangement, will start every
week for St. Thomas's, from which point the mail will
be sent to the Havannah by a little packet, in the ser-
vice of the Spanish Government, or employed by private
individuals. who will be intrusted with the care of the
dispatches."
-MADRID BOLSA, JULY 11.-- Threes 33i ; Five
per Cents., 12 13.16 money. exchange on London,
50 40.

GERMANY.
A meeting of the College of Princes was held at
Berlin on the 14'h, when a treaty between the Go-
vernment of the Bund was presented. By this treaty
the Governments bind themselves not to interfere
with the paper money already issued, or that may be
issued within a month from the present time. The
FlenipetentiAries of the Crevernment represented in
the College have been requested to communicate the
treaty to their respective Governments, in order that
it may be made public. Mecklenhurgh-Schwerin
andOldenburgh have given their adhesion to it.
The Diet of Anhalt has been divolved.
The sitting
The cholera !till of the Bavarian
Chambers is to be pro-
lcnged to the 20th
continuesJul3 rage to
its
suburbs.

DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES.
A dispatch from ilamhur h of the 13th announces
that the Schleswig -lloisteni army has crcssed the
Eider, and that the advance brigade is moving
with
all dispatch upon Eelzernforde. Another dispatch
from Kiel states that the Russian squadron, consist-
ing of eighteen sail of different classes, was in full
sight of that place.
The Stathalterschaft has pub-
London, England, 1850-07-17

B ERKSH I RE.

The line and distinguished FREEFIOLD DOMAIN of BILL-HILL,
with its capital and handsome Mansion, Manor, Fishery, end
valuable Farms, within a short distance of Reading and Windsor,
extending from the Twyford Station. on the Great Western Rail-
way
.(only one hour's journey from London), to the town of

Wokingitam, offering one of the most important and complete
lies dentin' Properties in the County.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned by the Proprietor, John Leveson Gower, Esq.,
to SELL the above very valuable and important ESTATE by
AUCTION, in dinousT next (unless previously disposed of by pri-
vate treaty),

Comprising one of the most .distingtilshed and desirable seats in
the county. It embraces a spacious and substantial modern man-
sion, commandingly situated amidst a rich, healthy, and perfectly
rural district, with all the requisite and luxurious appendages for a
large establishment, surrounded by a rich park and a most compact
and valuable domain of upwards of 2,000 acres, interspersed with
ornamental woodlands and plantations well stocked with game ; with
the Manor of Barkham, and an extensive fishery in the river Led-
don, which, with other tributary streams, bounds and intersects one
portion of the estate ; 'the farms lie in the parishes of Wokingham,
Hurst, and Barkham, and' are chiefly let to respectable tenants,
with suitable houses, buildings, and keepers' and other cottages in
excellent repair. A. considerable portion of the purchase money
might remain on mortgage, and separate offers would he received for
the Mansion and Bill-hill Domain, and for the Barkhaus and Whistly
Court portions of the estate.
Descriptive particulars will shortly be published, and may be had,
when xaendd, antrdtheerai r otallioces viewl
yatieL l oopr-epvliancaes,lyr all -
mall, wthieindreaythofofrsmalaetifsaifli
Tennant
ob-
tained anadnpdlainias
ninissoPVsedolicitrorasr,tiGeuralayrs.'s Innnay-sql)tem'rdeso; laienddooff Me
of
.Messrs. itnb
Beaumont and
solicitors,dThompsoti Is vonlricikitiL:grsn,alm.
19, Lincoln's Inn-fields ; or of
London, England, 1850-07-17

SCOTLAND,

The extensive and important DOMAIN of ROSEHAIIGH . and
of the e o
fHplogrhtliaonads s
o),t,
the BUDDIES, all adjoining, in the Parishes of AVOCII,
KNOCKBAIN, and ROSEMARKTE, and County of Ross, with its
excellent and commodious Mansion, Advowson, and Manorial
Rights, within 10 Miles of oisfw
capitalt
h ,
and t
commanding a grand
the Counties of Inverness, Nairn, Moray,' and Bard, near Fort
George, and the towns of Fortrose and Dingwall, with Steam
Inovfetrinle es
3sror (the
Moray
F
Communication to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, &c., and now only 21
hours' journey by land from London.
SMITH and SON are
lilEcSoSmimliSssi DANIEL
ItheLproprietor, Sir James John Randol
Mackenzie, Bart., to 'announce that the above very fine and influen-
tial TERRITORIAL FREEHOLD PROPERTY, embracing upwards
of 7,000 acres (or eleven square miles) of highly-cultivated or im-
proveable Laud, interspersed with thriving Woods and Plantations,
will (unless previously disposed of by Private Treaty) be SUBMIT-
TED to PUBLIC COM I'ETITION in the Autumn.
The mansion, which is complete'y furnished, is of modern erec-
tion, and is suited in all respects for the immediate occupation of a
large and first-rate establishment, wills capital offices, stabling,
walled gardens, highly dressed and varied pleasure grounds, hot-
houses, and conservatories, on a commanding but delightfully shel-
tered elevation, with splendid marine and inland scenery, and em-
bracing the site of the Old Manor House, with a fine and bold extent
of shore and beach, with south and east aspects. The domain sur-
rounds the residence, 'and is richly varied with hill and dale,
consisting of park-like paddocks, thriving plantations well-stocked
with game, and numerous farms, mills, &c., let on improv-
ing leases, at rents which are most punctually paid half
yearly, and are so moderate as to hold out the certainty of a
considerable increase of income on the termination of the
noguntiol,t iti,lesesseeae,
present leases, as we I as many undeveloped sources of
gr
more extensive and permanent improvements. They embrace
andte
nil
ea
bfiatts eh
leap;
a variety of soil, with valuable stone ; and having the great advan-
satltehsapogossodessaenveahryorafgaecititryafoyracht
car-
rying out the most profitable as well as pleasurable objects for en-
hancing their value ; and the command of navigation and the gra-
dual approach of railway communication render them a very desir-
able and most safe investment. The parish churches of Avoch,
Rosemarlsie, and Knockbain, as well as the Episcopal chapel of
Fortrose, are all in the close vicinity. The advowson or patronage
of the parish of Avoch will be disposed of with these estates.
Particulars and plans, when completed, may he had of William
Mackenzie, Esq., W.S., 29, Charlotte-square, Edinburgh; of
Messrs. Cameron and Martin, ln
- New 2alace-yard, Westminster;
and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents, in Waterloo-
place, Pall-mall ; to any of whom applications may be made for
further Information, aea for the purchase of the estate by private
treaty.
London, England, 1850-07-17

WOOL.

The leading clips of Cheviot wool have been sold
higher than last year by abut Is. per stone; but there
is still a considerable amount of second-class wool
unsoll

The Gurdonbush wool sold at 175.; Bighouse, 17s. 6d.;
I3slosheil, 16s ; Scorrybreck. 16s. ; Auchinduich,
16x.91.; Eriboll, leo.; Ebost, 15s. 6d.; Kyle, 15s. 6d.;
Auchmoro, 163.; Calder, 165.; Dale, 15s. 6d.; Drynoch,
15'. 6d.; Sandside, 17s. Mr. Kenneth Murray sold his
Cheviot wool at 163. Mr. Baigrie sold the Ardross
Cheviot wool at 16s. 6d. Mr. Jahn Chisholm bought the
Ardochy clip at 15s. 6d.; the Kerrow clip at 15z. 6d.;
another clip at 155.; and others mentioned elsewhere.
Mr. Sellar sold his wool at 17s. 6d. The Ardintoul
wool went at 15s. 6d. Mr. Bethune, Arcan, sold his
wool at 15s. 6d. Mr. Clark, Ulva, sold to Mr. Murren
of Bradford, his Cheviot washed wool at 15s. 6d.,
and his blackfaced at 81. Mr. Nicol, Inverness
factory, bought the Comar white wool at 203. 6d.,
laid 15s. ; the Sheuglie Cheviot white washed at
235., white tarred 18s., laid 16s. 3d.; and the West
Garty white hog at 245., laid 16s. 6d. Mr. Arras,
Delnies sold his white wool at 245. Mr. John-
stone, Inverness, bought several lots of white and half-
bred wool at 20s to 245. Laid Cheviot from 14s to 15s.
Mr. Brown of Linkwood sold the Novar blackfaced to
Mr. Johnstone, at 81. Mr. Johnstone bought several lots
of the same kind at from 7s to Bs. The white wool, as
we have said, was much in demand, chiefly for manu-
factories at Bradford. The Murkle white wool 24s per
stone; Oldhall, 245; Stemster, 245; Scorrybreck do.,
235; Drynoch, 244.
Black Wool-Comparatively little blackfaced wool
was sold; but we beard of some lots at Ss. 8s 3d, and 8s
90. A small parcel was bought for the Inverness Fac-
tory at 8s 68.
London, England, 1850-07-17

(LlifstTPltti ,Lt
, ),

LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1850.

A question has never been involved in more per-
verse obscurities than that of the allegiance due from
the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein to the Danish
SOVEREIGN. Every species of misrepresentation has
been resorted to by the apologists of Prussian cu
pidity, for the purpose of inducing the unwary and
incurious to recognize some right of possession to
those provinces on the part of the Confederation.
Throughout the whole of the struggle which, after
three summers' ahnost uninterrupted continuance,
seems now to be really approaching its termination, we
have preserved that impartial equanimity of tempera-
ment which can alone justify a public journalist in de-
ciding between the claims of two powerful and in-
furiated disputants. On one hand, it is true, we
London, England, 1850-07-17

QUARTER TO THREE.
... 97 i

Con sole ... •• ...
Ditto Account, August 14

ONE CLOSING
PRICES OF BRITISH FUNDS O'CLOCK. PRICES.
bank Stock ...
3 ;.er (Aut. iteducod Aims
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities........ 9678:y4 97 96% 97
New 3% per Cent. Anna—. ... —...... 983,s 3/4 99
Long Anna. to expire Jan.lB6o Bi/4 BA, 8%
India Bonds, 1,000/.
Ditto under 1,0001...
Consols for Account... 971/8 97 96% 97 971
Exchequer Bills. 14.1. & 243
1,000/. June 66 69 p
500/. June
Small, June 66 69 p

69 p
69 p
69 p

ONE CLOSING
PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Lquador Bonds
Grenada Bonds, 114 Q per Cent —
Ditto Deferred . 4% 4%
Mexican, 5 por Cent. 1846, with Coupons—
, Ditto Ex Jan. Coupons ..»..... 30 30

. .
Ditto, Account 3O 29%3%
29%
Peruvian Bonds, 4' per Cent — _
Ditto, Account
Ditto, Deferred
Portuguese 5 per Cents.
Ditto,:4 per Cent.
n u s s i a n Bonds ...»
,:z Ditto, 41,E per Cent

9 6 LA

Dividenda on the above payable in London.

Dutch 21.,, per Cent., 12 Guild. ... 57%% 57%
Ditto. 4 Der Cent. Certifieates... 83
PRICES OF PAID. BUSINESS DONE cLosnr •
RAILWAY MARES. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICE.;
Birmingham and Ox-
ford Junct., calls duly
paid, or with a guaran. 20
Bristol and Exeter 100
Caledonian
Do. New 101. Pref..... 10
Eastern Counties...
Ditto,Extension, 5 per _ .

. Cent., No.l 6/. 13.a.4d.... ....... ...... :!4 P
Eastern Union, Class A
(late E. U. Shares) 25
Do. Scrip (6 per cent.) 20
Great Northern
Groat Western 100 ...... 571,E 58 57% ... op%
Ditto, New 171...
Lancaster and Carlisle 5O
.. ......... ... 54
Lancashire& Yorkshire 100
Do. (W. Riding Union) 11 % 234 23/4
Leeds and Bradford 6O ......
London, Brighton, and
South Coast... ..... 100
Do. Prefer. 5 per cent. 50
London and N. Western 100 ...... 108% 109 lO9
Ditto, New Quarters 17
London &S.W,:stern —le() ..... 5q 551/i ••• • 551,4
Do, New 50/. . ....... 42% '2o ... .. ........ . 20
Midland lOO ...... 331,E 3% 5/8 •••• • • • 33%
Do., 501. Shares
North British ~. .... ... 26
North Staffordshire ... 171
Reading, Guildford, and
Reigate ...
184%
..
...
5% . 1 tU,:,
Royston and Hitchin .. . 51,4 i
Shrewsbury and Birrn... 13%...... dig.. .... ..... dis
Ditto, New Guaranteed 8
Shropshire Union
'nutb Eagtern
Wear Valley 6 per Cont.
Guaranteed ... . ...... 60

__
lio-.---Cio.-- - do. ... 25
York, Newcastle, and
Berwick. .... .. ...... .... 25
Do. Newcastle Eaten, 20
Do. G.N.E.Preference 9 ... « 41,g Li 4 x.i
York and North Midland 50 ...... 14% %.. ......
Ditt?, P;ercaown
London, England, 1850-07-17

GREENWICH.

John Edward Spooner, alias Percival, was brought
before Mr. Secker charged with attempting to drown
Captain Alexander Sheriff, the superintendent of the
East Country Dock.
The prisoner having been placed in the felon's dock
by Police-constable William Noakes, 104 M, who
had apprehended him during the preparations making
for a fete at Birmingham, Captain Sheriff entered the
witness-box, and deposed as follows :—The prisoner
was in the employ of the East Country Dock Com-
pany, Rotherhithe, up to the 25th June last, as a deal
porter. I had frequently cautioned the foreman not to
employ the prisoner. I had particular reasons for so
doing. My instructions were, after a time, attended to,
and the prisoner ceased to be employed. On Tues lay
the 25th ult., I was walking round the dock, when the
prisoner came up to me, and said that the foreman
had dischrtrged him, and demanded of me to
know on what ground I declined to hold converse
with him. I told him to go about his business and
leave the dock. He made no reply, and I walked
away along the dock side. After going a few paces I
ound myself pushed violently, and received a tre-
mendous lunge behind, and in an instant afterwards
found myself in the waters of the dock, which is about
eighteen feet deep ; the fall to the surface is eight feet.
Being able to switn in early life, I was in a condition
to keep above water until assisted by the man at work.
There was no means of escape had I not been able to
keep above water until assistance was afforded. I
had never spoken to the prisoner until that day.
This evilence having been corroborated by that of
other witnesses,
The prisoner, in answer to the Magistrate, said
that it was as much prosecutor's fault as his, by
putting out his arms to keep him cif.
The depositions having been carefully read over by
the clerk, and signed by the witnesses, they were
severally bound over in 401. to prosecute, and the
prisoner was fully committed to Newgate for trial.
The prosecutor, a highly respectable man, 75 years
of age, has been upwards of 30 years in the employ.
London, England, 1850-07-17

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT

--
BRISTOL.
BRISTOL, JULY 16.—Last night a most destructive
fire broke out on the premises of Messrs. Ware and
Co., extensive floor-cloth manufacturers, Temple-meads?,entirely consuming the japan finishing houses, and, from
the immense volume of the flames, creating the utmost
consternation in the oily. Owing to the combustible na-
ture of the materials, at one time so fearful was the con-
flagration, that Kiegsdown and the neighbouring heights
were densely thronged with spectators, while every
street leading to the burning mass of Me building
was completely blockaded. We have this morning
obtained the following facts with respect to this disas-
trous occurrence:—lt appears that the fire broke out in
the finishing sheds which abut upon the large ,goods'
sheds now neatly completed for the Bristol and Exeter
Railway ;Company. This place had been locked up
by the managers at half-past six o'clock in the even-
ing, when everything appeared to be quite safe. Soon
after nine o'clock a person residing in a cottage im-
mediately east of the building discovered flames issu-
ing from the roof, and instantly gave the alarm.
The fire-engine belonging to the premises was im-
mediately got out, and there being plenty of
water at hand, set to work, and messages for help were
dispatched to the central and other police stations, and
the various fire-offices. Most of the fire-engines were
speedily on the spot, together with a large body of
police, who rendered most effective service. By this
time, however, so great was the fury of the flames that
all hopes of saving the building were at art end, and
every effort was rattle by cutting off the communication
to prevent its spreading to the adjoining premises. For-
tunately the night was calm and the wind east, ethers i.e
an enormous destruction of property insist have ensued.
Abut half. past ten o'clock the roof fell in, and
within an hour afterwards a!1 danger of the spree.'
of the flames to the surrondin, buildings was at an end.
In the finishing shop, where the fire broke out, no fires
are used, the place being heated by flees entering at the ,
west side. Strange, however, to say, the flames first
issued from the other end, and the only way of account-
ing for the fire is that some of the workmen had care-
lessly left oil, or some other ignitable substance, on the
floors. The large factories, in which nothing but " cold
processes" are carried on, are situated at the Temple-
gate aide of the river, thus, as far as possible, avoiding
the necessary risk attendant upon the finishing process.
The damage done is estimated at nearly 2,0002, and we
regret to add the proprietors are not insured.
London, England, 1850-07-17

RUSSIA.

A 13tter from Posen, of the Bth, states that cholera
and fevers had made great ravages among the Rus-
sian troops stationed in Poland. In consequence, a
great number of men had to be sent from the towns
to the country. It was reported that what is called
the white plague had also broken out among the troops
and country people
London, England, 1850-07-17

Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price.

ARGYLL SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, Great
Windmill-street, St. James's.
Musical Director and Conductor, M. LAURENT, jun.
This ACADEMY, for Tuition and Practice of Dancing, is NOW
OPEN for the SUMMER SEASON. Teaching by Professors, Daily.
For Terms of Private Tuition apply at the office.—Terms for
Evening Practice:—Ss months, 51. 55.;
one month, U. Is.; Oho
evening, is.
The Subscribers are respectfully informed that the doors will open
at Half-past Eight, Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock, and the
Band will net leave the Orchestra till Half-past Eleven.
London, England, 1850-07-17

-13ANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED.

William Brunscombe, common carrier, l3landford,
Dcrsetshiic.

BANKRUP I's.

William Minter Wood, hosier, Dover, to surrender
July 25, at half-past twelve, and Aug. 29, at half-past
elevan, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Birehin-
hne, Cornhill; Reed, Langford, aud Illursden, Friday-
street, Cheapside.
Henry Hart Davis, buihier, Battersea, July 22, at
half-past one, and August 30, at eleven, at the Court
of Bankruptcy. Carman, efficial assignee, Birehin-lane;
Hewitt, Nicholas-lane.

William Day went, tailor, Christian-street, St. George-
in-the-East, July 25, at twelv., and Aug. 29, at eleven,
at tho Court ut' Bankruptcy. Whitmore, official as-
signee; Dolby, Fi.h•stree.-hill.
George Knight, Worthing, July 27, at half-past
twelve, and August 31, at half-',-;ait elrven, at the Court
of Bankruptcy. Pennell, official assignee, Guildhall-
chambers; Rhode3, Lane, and Rhodes, Chancery-lane;
Butt and Worsloy, Ryde.

Samuel Nicholson, trader, Yolk, July 29 and Aug
16, at eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Hope, 01E-
cial assignee, Leeds; Paterson, Liverpool; Bulmer,
Leeds.
John Venderslays() Scantlebury, carpsnter and builder,
Conduit-street East, Paddington, July 27 and August
31, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Pennell, offi-
cial assignee, Guildhall-chambers; Vaughan, Lincoln's
Inn- fluids.
Thouiro Dalton and Thomas Edwards, ironfnunderF,
Birmingham, July 24 and August 21, at twelve, at the
Birmingham District Court. Whitmore, official
assignee, Birmingham; Tyndall and Son, Birmingham.
Samuel. Wilkes, clock dialtnaker, Birmingham, July
22, and Aug. IJ, at ten, at the Birmingham District
Court. Christie, efficial assignee, Birmingham; Lowe,
Birmingham.
JohnWelch, draper, Ashby-de- la-Zouch, Leicestershire,
Aug. 2, at ten, and Aug. 30, at twelve, at the Birmingham
District Cr art, Nottingham. Bittleson, official assig-
nee, Nottingha-r; ; Parker, ltoolte, PArlfer, El ncl White-
house, Berlfutd-row; Dewes, Ashby-de-la-Zona; Hodg-
son, Birmingham.
George Colston Baylis, dealer in flour, Cardiff, Gla-
morganshirt, July 30, red Aug. 27, at eleven, at the
Bristol District Court. HutOr, ellwial assignee, Bristol;
Bird, Ca.rylifF.
Bristol ri
July 29 asundWAilunga.m:e; ,2autctC°lerveeenr, Tart°Ntvhberiß(l
ct
Court. Miller, (. liieial assignee, Bristol; Abbot, Bristol.
.
Francis Blanchard and h.ssmore, tailors,
L-cds, Aug. 2 and Aug. CO, at eleven, at tho Leeds
District Court. Yeung, ()Mond assignee, Leeds; Upton,
Leeds.

John Scorah, seed merchant, Pontefract, Aug. 2 and
30, at vleven, the Lt.cds District Court. Young, ofli
cial a:signev, Loods;B!aekburn, LeedF.

John -Shurrnek, lit eased victualier, Texteth-park,
Lancashire, July 29 and August 19, as eleven, at the
Liverpcol• District Court; Morgan, official assigner,
Liverpool; Gregory, Faulkner, Gregory, and Skirrow,
Bedford-row; Roby, Liverpool,
London, England, 1850-07-17

BOROUGH TOWN OF MALMESBURY.

First-rate FREEHOLD FARM, close to the Town, and in the very
heart of the Duke of Iteaufort's and the Vale of White Horse
Hunts, with rich Park-like Grounds, embracing in its beautiful
scenery the magnificent ruins of the old Abbey and the River

Avon.
MESSRS ;DANIEL SMITH and SON will.
SUBMIT to AUCTION, in AUGUST next (unless pre-
viously disposed of by private treaty),
The very valuable and rich ESTATE of WIIITCIIURCII, com-
prising a highly respectable farm residence, about a:quarter of a mile
from the town of Malme3bury, with gardens, orchards, yards, a all
requisite house and slated buildings of a very superior description,
surrounded by about 205 acres of excellent land, free of great tithes,
of which about 150 acres are meadow and pasture (a large propor-
tion exceedingly rich grazing land), one fine park-like pasture of
nearly 50 acres, belted by thriving elm timber skirting the town, and
presenting a fine commanding site for the erection of a mansion or
hunting seat. Three parcels of pasture lands adjoining Charlton
Park, the seat of the Earl of Suffolk, with important frontage for
building, upon the road to Cirencester, will be offered In separate
lots, unless the whole estate should be previously disposed of by pri-
Tate treaty. It is let to highly respectable tenants, and part of the
purchase money may remain secured on the estate.

The estate may be viewed, and descriptive particulars with plans
had, when the day of sale is fixed, at the White Lion, Malmesbury ;
at the chief inns at Cirencester, Chipuenham, and Bath ; at the
Auction Mart ; of Mr. William Maskelyne, solicitor, Tetbury ; Mr.
Vickery, 25, Lincoln's Inn-fields ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and
Son, land agents, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, who are fully authorised
to treat by private contract.
London, England, 1850-07-17

lIAN 13.

HARWELL HALL, one of the distinguished and most desirable
seats of the county (possessing considerable hist3rical inter,.st),
in the line healthy and sporting district between Winchester and
Bishop's Waltham, and only four miles from the Bishopstoke

_ - -
Station Also a smaller Residence, known as Marwell Lodge.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
submit to PUBLIC SALE, at the Mart, on TUESDAY,
August .6, at Twelve, in three o: four lots (unless an acceptable offer
shall be previously made by private treaty, and which will be en-
tertained for the entire property, or for the house and a portion of
the lauds).

The above most desirable ESTATE, comprising a capital and
handsome mansion, erected on the site of the old hall of " dere-
welle" (of which some curious relics have been preserved in the new
house), with the demesne land and valuable farms. It is in the Old
English or Tudor st) le, and contains lofty rooms and halls of noble
dimensions. It presents a handsome elevation, and the east front
opening to an expansive lawn and grass terrace, extending to
some wooded grounds of a primitive wild character, and affording
delightful seclusion. It was here (when the property of her family)
that Henry VIII. wedded Jane Seymour; and it was also vi-
sited by Charles 11. more than once. The house is in
perfect repair, and the interior is admirably arranged. The
domestic offices are very complete, and there are walled gardens
and orchards, and ample stabling and other outbuildings for a good
establishment ; but, compared with the influential character and
superior accommodation of the mansion, it is a place of small
expense. The whole property embraces about 830 acres, all in
high order, with suitable farmhousos and homesteads, and an
extensive right over the adjoining downs ; but the tenure being
chiefly leasehold under Corpus Christi College, or copyhold, the im-
mediate purchase money, compared with the extent, will be ail easy
investment. It is in the picturesque parish of Owlesbury, within
six miles of Winchester, within easy reach of three packs of hounds,
and is well stocked with game.
Particulars with plans may be obtained on application to Messrs.
Clowes, Wedlake, and Selwyn, solicitors, 10, King's Bench-walk,
Temple; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents,
Waterloo-place, Pall-mall.
London, England, 1850-07-17

"CONDITIONS.

"1. Every article deemed suitable for the American ex-
position mist be named or partially described to the
American Commissioner, 5, Bank-chambers, Lothbury,
London, at as early a day as practicable. This expo-
sition will take place at ono of the principal cities of the
United States, as early in the year 1852 as arrangements
can be made compatible with the movement. Con-
signments will he received at any time in 1851.
2. The articles will be exhibited to pay the expenses
of the building in which they are exposed, and for the
profits of the city which erects it.
"3. The prices of each invoice, where it is so specified,
shall be a limit below which the goods shall not be sold,
and in all cases when it is so expressed the goods shall
be returned to Europe in as good condition as they are
received, without any cost whatever to the owner or
agent.
"4. The charges to the owrer will be as small as
possible, being the usual ones in case of sale of a com-
mission-merchant, with guarantee and immediate cash
returns thruugh means of undoubted bills of exchange,
and successive cash remittances will be made for all du-
plicates that may be ordered in America.
" 5. Nothing can be received except such results of
human industry as are capable of trenspertatien without
too geeat cosy, and of eing preserved during many

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months; and, in general, all those articles excluded from
the London exposition will not be admitted to the
American. There may, however, be others entirely
suitable and unintroduced abroad which would be un-
suitable for London, while they aro adapted to a Trans-
atlantic market. On this subject the American Com-
missioner will be qualified to decide."
London, England, 1850-07-17

WHITEHALL, JULY 15.

The Queen has been pleased to direct letters paten
to be passed under the Great Seal, graLting the dignity
of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland unto the Right Honourable Sir Thomas Wilde,
Knight, Chancellor of that part of the eaid United King-
dom called Great Britain, and to the heirs male of his
body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of
Baron Truro, of Bowes, in the county of Middlesex.
OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, JULY 15.
Royal Regiment o Artillery—First Lieutenant Ilorace
Parker Newton to be Second Captain, vice Willan, re-
tired on half-pay; Second Lieutenant John Alexander
Philipps Adams to be First Lieutenant, vice Newton,
July 9.
London, England, 1850-07-17

GREENWICH.

John Edward Spooner, alias Percival, was brough
before Mr. Seeker charged with attempting to drown
Captain Alexander Sheriff, the superintendent of the
East Country Dock.
The prisoner having been placed in the felon's dock
by Police-constable William Noakes, 104 M, who
had apprehended him during the preparations making
for a fete at Birmingham, Captain Sheriff entered the
witness-box, and deposed as follows :—The prisoner
was in the employ of the East Country Dock Com-
pany, Itotberhithe, up to the 25th June last, as a deal
porter. I had frequently cautioned the foreman not to
employ the prisoner. I bad particular reasons for so
doing. My instructions were, after a time, attended to,
and the prisoner ceased to be employed. On Tile s lay
the 25th ult., I was walking round the dock, when the
prisoner carne up to me, and said that the foreman
had discharged him, and demanded of me to
know on what ground I declined to hold converse
with him. I told him to go about his business and
leave the dock. He made no reply, and I walked
away along the dock side. After going a few paces I
ound myself pushed violently, and received a tre-
mendous lunge behind, and in an instant afterwards
found myself in the waters of the dock, which is about
eighteen feet deep ; the fall to the surface is eight feet.
Being able to swim in early life, I was in a condition
to keep above water until assisted by the men at work.
There was no means of escape had I not been able to
keep above water until assistance was afforded. 1
had never spoken to the prisoner until that day.
This evidence having been corroborated by that of
other witnesses,
The prisoner, in answer to the Magistrate, said
that it was as much prosecutor's fault as his, by
putting out his arms to keep him off.
The depositions having been carefully read over by
the clerk, and signed by the witnesses, they were
severally bound over in 401. to prosecute, and the
prisoner was fully committed to Newgate for trial.
The prosecutor, a highly respectable man, 75 years
of age, has been upwards of 30 years in the employ.
London, England, 1850-07-17

BRITISH COLLEGE OF TIEALT 11, 2, Ilamilton-place,
New-road, London.
THE HYGEIAN SYSTEM, as propounded by
Mr. MORISON, was submitted to the world upwards of 28
years ago. The extensive sale which the medicine (MORISON'S
PILLS) commands in all civilized communities, notwith.tatiding
all the interested opposition of the doctors, is undoubtedly the surest
guarantee to the public of its beneficial effects, and the truth of the
Hy gel an system.
No Chemist or Druggist is authorised to sell Morison's Medicines.
An Agent is to be found in every town throughout the kingdom, and
most parts of the world.
London, England, 1850-07-17

SURREY

Compact FREEHOLD FARM and Modern RESIDENCE, well
suited for a Sporting Man, in a particularly picturesque and healthy
heath country, only 11(r hour's journey from London.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SELL, by AUCTION, at the Auction Mart, in AUGUST, in
Two Lots (unless previously disposed of by private treaty),
A newly-erected VILLA, handsomely fitted up, with comfortable
a^rangements for a snail respectable family, goal gardens, stabling,
and paddock of about ten acres; also a compact FARM adjoining,
of 104 acres, with a double cottage, suited for the bailiff or a tenant
of the laud, and various farm b.dhlings. , This estate 11;_s been laid
out with the view of rendering it an ornamental pleasure farm,.with
plantations, ponds, and drit'es. Only about 40 or 50 acres are in cul-
tivation, the remainder (sheep walk and plantation) affording a very
improvable field for any one disposed to secure his health by agree 7
able countfty pursuits. It is near the village 01 Frimley, and Farn-
borough Station, on the South-Western Railway, where there is a
branch to Reading and Reigate, only two miles from the College at
Sandhurst, and one from 11ashot,with hounds within an easy,reach.
It may ueviewed, and palllctilais had of Mr. lainnts, on the pre-
miaes: at the Station at Farnborough ; an at the Auction Mart ;of
Messrs. Brundrett, Randal', and Co., solicitors, Temple; of Messrs.
Daniel Smith and Son, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall ; and of their
agent at Windsor.
London, England, 1850-07-17

CLERMONT, IN NORFOLK.

An important and beautiful Estate, with an elegant and spacious
modern Mansion, the whole in perfect order. and one of the
choicest and most complete sporting domains in the kingdom, and
which may be extended to 4,000 or 1,000 acres.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
_ commissioned, unless previously disposed of by Private
Treaty, to SUBMIT to public COMPETITION, at tho end of
AUGUST,

The above most desirable and distinguished COUNTRY SEAT,
with manor and fine domain, embracing in a perfect ring fence,
nearly 2.500 acres intersected by a fine stream, with a range of
valuable meadows, surrounding the elegant mansion of Clermont
Locke, which has been greatly enlarged and improved within the
last few years. The house is very superior as to its arrangements
and elegant fittings, opening with south aspect to ax Italian flower
garden, parterre, and terrace, and the park-like paddocks. The
offices are very complete for a large establi4hment, and the stables
are new. The gardens are well planned with ranges of hot-houses,
connected by gravelled walks with the pleasure grounds. The farm
homesteads are of a superior description, with cottages, keepers' and
ether lodges, and the estatejudiciously divided into six capital farms,
and the whole estate richly belted aud studded with luxuriant plan-
tations and woods full of game, and intersected by beautiful drives
and walks. The home demesne is laid out with great judgment and
taste, embracing a magnificent oak wood. The judicious openings
aud beautiful formation of the clumps and groves, with the inter-
mixture of various kinds of trees and wild cover,. afford a remark-
ably flue contrast of light and shade, and cheerful scenery from the
house. The game preserves are considered almost unequalled. A
very large outlay having been lately made en the house, offices, gar-
dens, and grounds, everypart is in the highest order. and altogether
it will be found a most desirable and eomplete residential property,
and an excellent lauded investment, with an opportunity now of
greatly extending the domain. It is about eight miles from Swaff-
ham and Brandon (where are railway stations), only one hour's fide
from Norwich, and nix from town, and in the midst of a d•stin-
guished nelgbourhood.
The estate maybe viewed, and particulars, with plans, will shortly
be ready, and may then be had on the premises; at the chief hotels
at Norwich; at the Mart ; of 'William Murray, Esq., solicitor, 11,
London-street, Loneon ; and of Messrs. Daniel Stith and Son, Land
Agents, Waterloo-place, 'Pall-mall.
London, England, 1850-07-17

TO THE SECRETARY OF THE
BRADFORD REF ORNI ASSOCIATION.
Sir,—On Monday the 15th, the Attorneys' Certifi-
cates Bill was carried through the second reading
by a majority of 139 to 122. A proof of the influence
the intelligent and important.class concerned maintains
in society.
The Marriages Bill, of which the third reading had
been voted on Wednesday with a majority of ten,
was passed without a division. It therefore becomes
matter of interesting speculation, to know what is
the probable course which such a legislative reform
must undergo before it is law. The first question
upon which would be, to know how many times such
a reform is likely to go before the Lords be-
fore it passes. And if there is no precise
precedent or experimental ground fur conclusion, the
next best is to make a rough estimate of the process
which may be expected to go on. The earliest pal-
p lble result, is that the fact of such a Bill having
passed the Commons, conveys a strong hint to the
other branch of the Legislature that the affair is
growing serious, It is like the landing of an invading
army ; the chances of repulse may be matter of esti-
mation, but one point has clearly been gained by the
invader, viz. that he has made good his landing.
Another consequence is, that if the Lords mean
to maintain Weir reputation with the public,
they must seriously meet the arguments advanced
by the majority of the Commons. It is of no use to
ignore them; to do so would only be incurring the
repute of incapacity. The supporting party in the
Lords must also find their position much strength-
ened, by its having been cleared and fortified in the
other House. Waverers and doubtfuls (as the elec-
tion phrase is) must at the same time feel an increased
inclination to take the advancing side; and the wa-
verers and doubtfuls finally decide all close questions.
When the question appears again in the Commons,
the same kind of effects must take place in turn.
And so the ball must rebound from one to the other
with increasing results, till it terminates in the victory
of right.
Such appears to be the natural history of struggles
of this nature, in a government of counterpoises like
that under which we live. How many rebounds
there may probably be, it would require experience
in that particular branch of science to foretell. It
seems better to pitch the number high than low.
Perhaps three refusals by the Lords, would not be an
unreasonable surmise.
On Tuesday the House met at twelve o'clock, and
was occupied in Committee with the Mercantile
Marine Bill. At three, motion was made and ac-
ceded to, that the House should adjourn in considera-
tion of the funeral of the deceased Royal Duke. A
strangely managed motion, for the funeral was 'over.
So that Members who might have desired to attend,
were not at liberty to do it without abandoning the
House ; and were set at liberty •when too late.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
AN OLD REFORMER.
London, July 17, 1850.
London, England, 1850-07-17

LE FROPIIE

Fides, Madame Vlardot (the original representative of the part at
the Grand Opera in Paris) ; Bertha, Madame Caetellan (the original
representative of the part at the Grand Opera in Paris ; Jean of
Leyden, Signor Mario ; Count Oberthal, Signor Tagliatico ; Sergeant,
Sginor Levis ; Peasants, Signori Itommi and Soldi ; Giona, Signor
Maralti; Malthisen, Signor Polonini ; Zaccaria, Herr Formes.
The Choir in the grand Coronation Scene in the third Act will
combine the powers of a full Orchestra, the Military Bands, the
Chorus, and Organ.
The incidental Ballet in the Skating Scene will be supported by
M. Alexandre and Madlle. Louise Taglioni (as danced by them at
the Grand Opera at Paris), and comprises the celebrated Quadrilles
des Patineurs.

Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, M. Costa.
The Performances will commence at Light o'clock.