The Sun.
London, England, 1844-02-24 00:00:00

SUMMARY OF NEWS

AND

VUlaitt Optaton.

" Who runs may read."

YOREXGZT.
We have accounts from llairid to the 16th, and from
Paris to the 22d, a brief outline of which will be found under

the proper heads.
A Lyons journal of the 20th announces the arrival of
Queen Christina in that city in the evening of the 19th, by
the Hirondelle steamer. She was received by the Prefect

and other authorities.
A letter from Beyrout, dated 17th of January, states that
a general insurrection is on the point of bursting forth in the
Lebanon. The roads are insecure, and the persons employed
in tillage are compelled to bear with them fire-arms for their
protection, whilst trade is utterly extinguished. The unhappy
Maronites of Kasseronan are suffering, it is affirmed, unheard

of vexations.
We learn from Stuttgard that the revenue of the kingdom
of Wirtemberg, from Ist July, 1842, to 31st June, 1843, ex-
ceeded by nearly two millions of florins the expenditure dur-
ing the same period. This favourable result is ascribed chiefly
to the admirable administration of the finance introduced
under the Government of the present King of Wirtemberg,
by which his Majesty has completely fulfilled the promise
which he made on his accession to the throne in these words
—" My people shall know for what they pay taxes."
LAW AND POLICE.
In the case of Turpin v. Heald heard in the Court of
Queen's Bench, which was an action upon a policy of in-
surance effected upon a vessel called the Theresa, as well as
upon her furniture and cargo lost on a voyage from New-
castle to Rio de Janeiro. The verdict was for the plaintiff.
The particulars were fully stated in The Sun on Friday.
The evidence was contradictory. Upon one hand, it was
stated that the vessel in 1841 was classed A.E., 1. ; that she
had undergone a general survey in that year, and that her
destruction off Dungeness was owing exclusively to the vio-
lence of the storm by which she was assailed. It was de-
posed, upon the other side, that the manner in which the
storm affected the vessel showed that she was not seaworthy,
and that she was managed in such a way as to increase the
injurious effects of the storm.: The jury found a verdict for the
plaintiff for the whole amount of the claim under the several
heads, with interest, amounting altogether to something more
thanl,ooo/.
In the Court of Bankruptcy, Sir C. F. Williams gave
,judg-
ment in the case of David Hannay, formerly manager and
director of the Marylebone Joint-Stock Bank, and decided
that the certificate of the bankrupt must be supended for two
years from the date of his passing his last examination,
which was in the month of February, 1843. The chief grounds
on which this decision was based were, that he had not in his
dealing between the bank and himself kept a proper cash
account, that he had been extravagant, and had made pre-
ferences in the settlement of the claims of the creditors who
were relatives.
In the case of Fry and Chapman's bankruptcy a further
dividend was declared under the joint estate. The bank-
rupts carried on business as bankers in St. Mildred's-court,
Poultry, and failed at the latter end of 1828. Dividends to
the extent of 4s. Hid. in the pound had already been paid,
and the amount declared on Friday was 6d., the time for the
payment of which will be shortly declared through the usual
official channel. Each of the separate estates has paid 20s. in
the pound, leaving a surplus for the benefit of the joint cre-
ditors. The total proofs admitted under this bankruptcy
amount to 398,102/. Os. 7d.
Wm. Smart, described as a gentleman of forthne, was in-
dicted at the Westminster Sessions for assaulting Jeremiah
Collins, on the 27th of Dec. last. On crossing Grosvenor-
street on the day stated, the complainant was ridden against
by the defendant, and nearly knocked down. Complainant
observed that if defendant could not ride with more 'care, lie
was not fit to be entrusted with a horse. Defendant then dis-
mounted, and attacked the prosecutor with his riding-whip.
The defence set up was, that the prosecutor was the first
aggressor. The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he Was
sentenced to one • month's imprisonment, and to ray a Mae-4
5/. to the Queen.
At Union-hall, Wm. Prior, collector and traveller in the
house of Messrs. Payne and Slee, vinegar-makers, in Church-
street, Horslydown, was charged with embezzling various
sums of money, the property of his employers. Fsiem the evi-
dence of Mr. Sleet one of the partners, it appeared that the
prisoner had been about fire months in the employonerwas of the
The re-
firm, at a salary of 250/. per annum. pris
manded.
At Marylebono police-Court Mary Mitchell, a poor woman
living at No. 46, Hereford-street, Lesson-grove, stated to Mr.
Laloonng g
Drummond-street.,
nmomond
-strWednesdayeet ,neevarentinhge
tlasernt,iiasnusshnefsit'ahse walkingnndnu
and Birmingnam Railway, she picked up from the pavement
a paper parcel sealed, and on its being opened it was found
to contain the halves of notes to the amount of 145/. ; she
was anxious that they might be restored to their rightful
owner, and with that view she had made the matter known
to the magistrate. The parcel now remains at the Court;
and it is heped.that in„the. event of the property being iden-
tified and given up, a reward will be bestowed upon the
finder for her honesty.
Frederick Kearns and Henry Behnke, foreign seamen,
Who stood charged on suspicion of causing the death of
Thomas Haxell, by drowning him in the Lady-dock, Com-
mercial-docks, Rotherhithe, on the 14th of May, 1841, were
brought up for final examination at the Greenwich police-
court, and several witnesses were examined at great length.
Mr. Jeremy said that there had not been a tittle of legal evi-
dence adduced against the young men, and he considered it
a most malicious and unfounded charge; without even a pre-
tence. The parties had been most illegally imprisoned; they
were discharged without an imputation against them, but
with ample means against the parties who accused them.
COI7IM-I".I3SECIONALXIIM.
In consequence of the alterations in progress at Bucking-
ham Palace, the removal of the Court from Windsor Castle
to town is not expected to take place earlier than Friday
next. According to present arrangements, her Majesty and
the Prince Consort will remain in town until the first week
in April, and then proceed to Claremont for the Easter
recess, until after which period it is understood there will be
no levees or drawing-rooms at St. James's.
Her Majesty has just been graciously pleaSed to command
that the whole of the wine left after dinner at the Royal
table shall be given, under proper; regulations, to the sick
poor, whose complaints mayrequire such aid, residing within
the two towns of Windsor and Eton, and within the exten-
sive district embraced by the Windsor dispensary.
The Duke of Rutland, who is staying at Brighton, is im-
-37, who have been making a tour
proving in health.
are expected to return home early in
April.
in LthoerdltaintidianLsatdnytesD,almen
Lord Dungannon's spacibus mansion in Grafton-street has
been taken by Sir James Flower, M.P., whose lease of the
_
Duliiif St. Albans mansion, in Piccadilly, expires next
month.

VIISCELLAIVEOuS.
riday, at the London Tavern, Bishops-
The twelfth anniversary festival of the Linen Drapers',
Silk Mercers', Lacemens', Haberdashers' and Hosiers' Insti-
tution, served to about 250 persons, the
'air. From the Report it appeared, that
dons and contributions received during
$ and that the suns paid to.persons
whose claims upon the institution were admitted, was 2741.
Lordtgtt
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61/.
The statement of the Society's funds exhibited a balance in
its favour of 2,7781.
On the same day the annual general meeting of the Go-
vernors of the Infirmary for Asthma and Consumption, in
Artillery-place, Bishopsgate-street, was held at the London
Tavern, John. Travers, Esq., in the chair. During the past
year the applications for relief have increased to such an ex-
tent, that the Committee have been under the necestity of
daily rejecting many persons who applied. The present in-
come of the society, including dividends on stocks, &c., does
not exceed 400/. The treasurer's account showed a btance
in band of only 2841. 4s. 10d.
On Thursday an anti-League meeting vlas held at
York. Among those present were the Eat.' ft€ Hare-
wood, the Earl of Tyrconnel, Lord Faversham, Lord Beau-
montsSheriffcell (Mr. T. Hullo's), Hon. A. Duncombe,
s. The Earl of Harewood wash) the
r the adoption of the usual anti-League reso-
:a
resolved, that a sub-committee for eats of the
the county should be formed, and that every
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mittees. At the termination of the proceedings the subscrip-
tion for the day was announced to be 4,000/.
A similar meeting of persons interested in the agriculture
of the South Hams of Devonshire took place at the King's
Arms Kingsbridge, on Wednesday, when resolutions
e lnn,
condemnatory
of the League, and in support of protection,
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parsedunanimously, and petitions to both Houses of
Parliament adopted. •

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.-(THIS DAY.)
LONDON, FEB. 24.—Wind, fresh breeze at S.W., and
cloudy. It blew hard with heavy rain, the whole of last night.
DEAL, FEB. 23.—Wind NA% . to S.W., fresh breeze.—
Arrd. Garrick, westward; Marie Julie, Diligentia, and Law-
rens Koster, Rotterdam, for Batavia.
OFF DOVER, FEB. 23.—Atalanta, New York,- for Bremen.
COWES, FEB. 23.—Arrd. Don Quixote, Muller, Rio.
SALCOMBE, FEB. 22.—Arrd. Patalina, London, for the
River Gambia, with loss of bowsprit and other damage, hav-
ing been in contact with a brig off Beachy Head, 17th inst. ;
Copia, Jarvis, London.
PLYMOUTH, FEB. 23.—Wind variable.—Sld. Virginia, St.
Übes, after repairing.
FALMOUTH, FEB. 23.—Wind W.S.W., fresh breezes.—
Arrd. Orion, Mathieson, Buenos Ayres, sailed Dec. 21; Jane
May, London, for St. Thomas ; Prince of Brazil, Odessa.
Sld. Albert, Dominica.
BRISTOL, FEB. 23.—Arrd. Miranda, Brock, Cape de Verds
and Gambia: .Sld. Delos, Africa ; Dochfour, St. John's, New
Brunswick.
HOLYHEAD, FEB. 21.—The Orion, Jones, from Chester for
Rouen, in warping out with the falling tide struck on the
Point of Parris Island, but is expected off without much
damage.
PORTDYNLLAER, FEB. 20.—A head board, marked Joanna,
and a piece of timber, with copper bolts in it, have been
washed on shore near here.
PORTSOY, FEB. 19.—1 t has blown a gale from N.E. yester-
day and to-day. Several grain laden vessels are detained' in
the harbour.
HARWICH, FEB. 22.—The Gipsy, Hargrave, of Wisbeacb,
from Spalding to London, drone on the Naze this morning,
but has been got off, and will be put on the Gridiron for in-
spection.
LIVERPOOL, FEB. 23.—Wind S.S.E., moderate.—Arrd.
St. Thomas; Catalina,
Quintin, Leitch, China ; Brooke, Carpenter, and Montrose,
Soulby, Calcutta; Susan Drew, Page, Mobile ; Conqueror,
M'Auley, Charleston ; Brunswick, Morrison, St. Andrew's.
11Slatajnnamahes,•
HULL, FEB. 234—Whld N.AV., fresh breeze.—The smack,
Express, from Gainsborough to London, get on the Stony
Brinks yesterday, but was got off, and beached, Co be over
Brinks avLauncniallhe.,
hauled.
LEITH, Fun. 21.--Std. Copse, Jamaica.
MONTROSE, FEB. 21.—The schooner, Alecto, of this port,
run into at Cuckold's Point, in the Thames, 18th inst., was
dismasted, and received other considerable damage.

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DEATH FROM SUFFOCATION.—A Coroner's inquest
was held on Wednesday before
upon
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jtuhrye . county of Sussex, and a respectable
jury, on the body of young woman who had been choked by a
unanimous in their verdict as to the cause of death, whereupon
Mr. Lovegrove, the surgeon, was requested by the Coroner to
make a post morlem examination of the body, which he did, and
in about twenty minutes returned to the jury with the very piece
of orange the young woman had been seen to partake of, which
had unfortunately passed Into the trachea instead of the cesopbergus,
and thereby caused suffocation, of which she died. The Jury con-
sidered the evidence very conclusive, and without hesitation re-
turned their verdict accordingly.
HUNTING.--A few days since, the gamekeeper at
Kentraugh, the residence of E. M. Oawne, Esq., in returning from
a hunting excursion, happened to call for some refreshment at a
public-house on the road side, and while thus engaged, a grey.
hound which acconipaniel him, ran out; and in a very fewrinutes'
returned to the Are-side with j, hare in his PloPth.--2liona