The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-11 00:00:00

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

MAIDSTONE.—The hops are becoming ripe, and
will probably be picked quickly to prevent the possi-
bility of accident. Many planters begin picking to-day,
and this operation is expected to commence generally
on Thursday. Gre It numbers of hop-pickers, princi-
pally loth, are flocking into the district, and although
the crop will be a full one, the picking season will
probably be abort, for every planter will set on as
many as his oasts will keep going.
MEREWORTII.—The mould has made much havoc
within the last week, and there are several grounds
that will not be picked at all. There are also a few
grounds that are good, and promise a fair crop, but
we shall be far short of an average.
TESTON, WATEEINGDURT, AND NETTLZSTEAD.—
Where the hop are free from disease there will be an
average crop, as they have grown so freely within
the month. There is a considerable quantity of mould,
which will much reduce the quantity.
HADLOW.—Thi hops in this parish present the ap-
pearance of an abundant crop. Picking will be gene-
ral this week.

MALLING.—Several commenced picking yesterday;
it will become general towards the middle of the
week. The crop is still very uneven in regard to
size and firwardness, and there are few or no grounds
without a little mould.

YALDING AND liincros.—Our hops have much im-
proved during the past week, where the mould has
not made its appearance. Some few began picking
yesterday, and we think it will become general this
week.

HOLLINGBOURN.—The hops continue to look well,
but a little more backward than our neighbours.
IGHTUAM AND SEAL.—The mould increases in
some grounds, while others are quite free. There is
a prospect of an average crop. Many, planters will
commence picking about the 12th inst.
HORsMONDEN.—The frosty nights have prevented
the " Colgateb" from growing to their usual size. In
many plantations they are very numerous, but very
small, which we consider must act as a drawback to
the amount of duty. Picking commenced here yes•
terday (Monday).

ROLYENDEN.-Ithe hops in this neighbourhood
which have been picked are not quite ripe, and some
planters have, consequently, delayed picking for a
few days. The grapes have come forward this last
week.

STAPLEHURST.—The picking will become general
th;s day (Tuesday). Mr. Carley commenced last
Wednesday, and he states they never came down in
be • t -r co:pinion.

CaatsnaooK.--The hops in this neighbourhood are
still making rapid progress, developing themeelves
during the past week in rich profumion. There is to
be found here and there a pole with a slight touch of
mould, but it h very trifling. Picking commences
pretty generally this week.
TENTEEDEN.—Picking has commenced, and pro-
mises to be favourable for the pickers, but the late
crops are rather deficient in condition, the cold nights
having rather retarded their growth.
IJORSMONDEN.—The last week's cold frosty nights
and sunny days have been very beneficial to the ripen-
ing of the hop, but it has brought a very serious in-
crease of flea, which takes the condition away very
last. Nothing does so much harm, except mould, at
this time of the year. There_is the greatest quantity
I ever saw in the Weald and Sussex. I was i❑ some
crack grounds on SAturday of large extent, which, if
wet weather sets io, will be nearly all spoilt, but if
they are gathered immediately, sifted, and knocked
about, they may deceive some judges.
EDEN n RIDG E.—We began picking yesterday (Mon-
day). There is more mould than was expected.
CAN TERDU ItY.—Tbe weather of the past few days
has had an extraordinary effect upon the hops. Those
which hung in growth have shot forth rapidly. Where
the mould exists it is increasing fast, which induces a
premature picking.

CowDEY-.—The hops are going on well. We have
a little mould, but not worth talking about. Picking
will be general this wefk.
EAST GRINSTEAD.—TiIe hops are very much im-
proved. Picking has commenced here.
Baene.--Picking will commence this week. The
hops in many gardens aro very small, and are get-
tieg yellow on the dry soils. We notice mould in
several gardens.
ICHLESHAM•—There is a great variety is this
pari-h, but taking the pariah generally, it will pro -
duce a very good crop. There is mould showing.
FARNHAM, ALTON, AND COUNTRY DISFRICTS,
SE rr. 9.—We have bad some very cold nights du, ing
the last week, which will prevent any great increase
of weight of the growing crop. Picking has par-
tial), commenced, and will be very general this
week.—ilfaidstone Gazette

CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER AGAINST
CAPTAIN BUSEIE, OF THE 59Tit REGIMENT.
An inquest was held at Mallow, on Friday, on the
body of a respectable chili, named John Dennehy,
between six and seven years of age, alleged to have
come by its death in consequence of! a blow from a
whip, said to have been ititlicted by Henry Kendal
Bashe, captain of the 59. h Regiment. •
Julia Hallisy, the first witnes=, deposed that she
resided with the parents of John Dennehy, and acted
as their servant. On Wednesday, the 21st Augu,t,
she left home in the evening, between six and seer n
o'clock, in company with the deceased. Mary Hal-
lisy went with them, and they proceeded to walk
through Barrack-lane. The deceased had a small
ship in his hand and was playing with it. Heard a
dog screech. When the Ciptain heard the dog
screech he turned back with a large whip in his
band and opened it; he then stamped on the grouLd
and said, " You young ruffisn, why do you strike
my dog?" striking the deceased at the same time vio-
lently across the head. It was a large thong
The child ran away quickly, and in the confusion
knocked himself against a wall. The deceased then ran
home. Does not think the child was struck with
the handle of the whip. Witness went to the mother
of the dvepased and told her " Capt. Bushe had killed
her child." The child was 'n perfect health when
they went out to walk. The child said to his mother
that he was not hurt, but on asking him the second
time he stated that his head was sore, and that the
knots of the whip went through it. The child was
ill several times during that night.
Mary Hallisy deposed to the age of the child, which
was about six years, and also that she was related to
the Dennehys ; she added that she accompanied' the
deceased to walk, but dii not recollect the day; it-
was about a fortnight,ago. She was accompanied by
the last witness and a sister of deceased, and they
went down Barrack-lane about twelve or one o'cleek.
Did not hear the dogs make any noise. Met a gen-
tleman coming on with a whip in his hand, and he was
accompanied by some dog 4. Did not see him strike
the deceased. The child could not be struck without
her seeing it.
Mrs. Julia Dennehy examined—ls the mother of
the deceased child, who was six years old at the time
of his death. On last Wednesday fortnight the child
went out to walk in company with the maid, Julia.
Hallisy. Mary Hallisy accompanied them, and -a
sister of the deceased child. Is sure it was evening
when they went out. When they came back, the
maid said, " Oh, ma'am, the child is destroyed;"
Deponent stripped the child, but saw no marks
on the body ; there was a lump, however, on -the
top of the forehead, as if it had received a blow, and
the child had also a welt across the cheek. The
child looked flushed. On asking him if he WETS
hurt, he at first said, "he was not ;" but on repeat-
ing the question, he said, "he was struck on the-.
head with a whip." In the morning the child looked
very pale and heavy, and in the evening deponent
gave him a little medicine. Went for Doctor Berry
on Friday morning. The child's stomach and bowels
were greatly disordered en that night—in fact, no-
thing could compose them. The child used frequently
to start, as if about to get convulsed, and cry out,
" Mamma, catch me—hold me—look at him—lock at
him I" The child got convulsions the Sunday follow-
ing the Wednesday be was struck. Complied with
the directions of the doctor. The deceased died on
last Wednesday.
Dr. P. Berry deposed that he first attended the.de-
ceased child about a fortnight ago, when it appeared
to be in a general fever. Examined the person of the
child, and found no marks of violence whatever. The
child put his hand to his head, but on witness ex-
atnining it he found no marks upon it. The deceased
got convulsions about the second or third day, but in
the fifth be became convalescent from the fever. The
child then appeared so well that it was dressed and sat
in his mother's lap ; but on the same evening the
convulsions return-d, and contintEd at intervals up to