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QUEEN'S BEN CH.—(T HIS DAY.)
(Sittings at Nisi Prius, at Guildhall, before Lord CAMP-
BELL and a Special Jury.)
D iNIEL V CHALLIS AND ANOTHER.
This case, which is an action to recover compsnsation
for an illegal distress, and was part heard yesterday,
was resumed this morning.
Mr. Sergeant SHEE addressed the jury for the defend-
ants. He submitted that the evidence, so far as it had
gone, went to show that a colour had been given by Mr.
Bohn to his transacions with Mr. Hoare which the real
facts did not warrant. It was an extraordinary state-
ment for Mr. Ban to n she that he knew nothing of
the object t f serving him %loth a writ of summons and
then, a notice of declaration, se eirg that from his own
perional experience he had as accurate a knowledge of
.7.hat a judgment was as any man in the l• gal profession.
MO contended that the facts went to show Inat it was
impossible that Mr. Bohn did net kr.eitv that there were
legal proceedings out against him in November and De-
cember, seeing that he himself had seen Slowman, the
aherifl's flicer, on Lis premises on the 12th No-
vember ; and he nsust have known perfectly
Nell that the object of all those proceedings was to
complete the security to Long. He (Mr. Sergeant Shee)
submitted that it was impossible for the jury to give
their verdict against Slowman if they were satisfied that
VI that Hoare had done he did with the authority of
'Janie). If they were satisfied that from first to last
the whole of the control of this property, securities,
Judgments, executions, and warrants was,with the know-
ledge and sanction of Daniel, entrusted to Hoare to do
What he thought proper with them, there could not be a
verdict against Slownean. The Learned Counsel fur-
ther contended, and read letters to show, that Daniel
Intrusted the whole management of these securities to
Hoare, to let Hoare do what he pleased for Long, and
that Daniel never questioned Hoare's proceedings at
any time, not even after the whole of the property was
gone. He then called
Mr. F. Hoare, who said—l am a solicitor, residing in
Bloomsbury-:quire. I first became acquainted with
James Bohn in 1844, inconsequence of my having made
application to him for a haittece due from him, on a
statement of accounts between him and a Mr. Storey.
After that I made him some advances. By the month of
December,lB4s, I had advanced him considerable sums
and was then unable to make him further advances. At
the close of D. comber, 1845, the balance due from him
to axe was 1.501/. 3s. 10d. on one account, and 531. on
another. Previous to that I had been acquainted with
Mr. Daniel and Captain Long, with the latter of whom
in had had some money transactions. In December,
4°45, I had money of Captain Long's to lay out, en-
trusted to me through Mr. Daniel. It amounted to very
nearly 5,0001. stock, which I sold cut at Captain Long's
request. Having that money in December, 1845, I wrote
a letter to Mr. James Bohn (previously in evidence).
After that and another letter had passed, a draft
119enrity was sent by me to Daniel, and then I eturned to
1:20 by aim. I gave the security, engrossed, to Mr.
Daniel some time aftet wards. On the 27th January,
1846, I wrote a letter to Mr. Daniel. After that I caw
fir. Daniel on the 5.h March in London. At that
Interview no reference was made to the secu
titY ; his visit had no reference to Mr. Bohn's
,:'ffairs at all. On the 18. h March, 1846, I wrote a
ttter to Mr. Daniel. I received an answer (produced).
at • Daniel came up to town to see me on the 23d of
March. I eaw him on that day. There was a reference
to Mr. Bohn's affairs at that irse rview generally. I re-
collect the execution of the deed of 231 January, 1846.
I had the general control f Bohn's Liminess from Jebel-
arY• 1846, after the exectrion of the deed of the 23 1 if
that month. When Mr. Behn quired menu), for the
Purchase of any books, or far any other purpose, he ap
Ned to ire for it, and all moneys received by him for
e hue tees were handed over to me. I did not c ‘mmu-
icate with Daniel or Captain Long as to what I was
doing with B, hn. I supplied the money to Mr. Bohn
out of Captain Long's moneys in my hand, and, when re-
quisite, out t.f my own, to the extent of 'About 3,000/. On
the 12th of November there was a balance of a few hun-
dreds more than 3,0001,, which I had advanced out of
Captain Long's and my own money. There ae, e bills
1212(1 other liabilities outstanding to the amount of
about 3,000/', which I had guaranteed. The writ of
fa. Was lodged in November on Bohn's premises, at
raj direction, which had been issued in the previous
ebreasy.
The %itness was under examination when our report
!ert, Rod the probability then was that the trial would
•
ast till a late hour this evening.

IMINAL COURT-(THIS DAY.)
OLD COURT.
(Bekre the RECORDER.)
Th Learned Recorder :.at for a short time in the Old
Court, this morning, and hating disposed of a few minor
charges the Court adjourned to the 9th January, 1851.

ST. THOMAS'S DAY.
THE CITY ELECTIONS.—(THIS I)AY.)
_ This being St. Thomas's Day, watdmotes were held
_thorougheut the City for the purpose of electing Com-
m n Councilmen and other Ward Officers for the ensuing
year. The contested wards were comparatively few,
tbere was an absence of that excitement
Which usually prevails on similar cccasions.
THE WARDMOTES.
,WARD of CRIPPLEGATE WITHOUT—T. Challis, Esq ,
poldermae, (Returns eight members.)—Messra. F. Sad-
(deputy), R. E. Jones, J. Johnstone, W. King, T.
ztldred, F. Meadway, W. Reid, and a Ceely, were
ekleeted common councilmen Mr. Richard Baker, ward
ueedlee
COLEMAN STREET WARD—W. Hunter, Esq., Alder-
%ant (Returns eight members). The following gentle-
men were returned, viz.:—Messrs. Hale (deputy), John-
son, Hall, Bracher, Davis, Batty, Perkins, and Webster.
,
•Walter Lutwidge was re-elected ward beadle.
zRoAD•STREET WARD—J. Musgrove, Esq,, Lord
la 43.0 r, Alderman. (Returns eight members.) Ihe fol-
-Iw'ng gentlemen were elected :—Messrs. Corney (de-
puty),,,' it. W. Japp, F. W. Foster, F. Gadsden, C. Whar-
t_ut S. Baker, 11. Brown, and J. Humphrey. Mr. Henry
leY Collins was elected ward-Leadle, in the room of Mr.
js's
Byard, deceased.
(Returns
WARD—F. W. Moon, Esq., Alderman.
!!•eturns eight members.) At a wardmote, held at the
'three Nuns Inn, High-street, Aliigate, Mr. Danford, in
an appropriate speech, declined the honour of agein re-
resenting the ward in the Court of Common Council,
nd returned thar.ks for the support he had invariably
received_ at previous election,. The following gentle-
Ten were then proposed:— Messrs. Kilbee, Wright,
e4utsue), _
heyward, Christie, Thompson, Barker, Davis,
naiss and Burrows; Mr. Hopgood, ard beadle.
tu To.ER WARD—W. Fienis, Esq., Alderman. (Re-
itr,?s eight members.) Messrs. Briggs (deputy), Young,
vs:uueads Turnbull, Aitchison, Brickley, Ward, and
~,,Ytt lie were elected common councilmen, and Mr. Wm.
'esnn ward beadle.
vlisrete WARD—Sir Wm. Maency, Bart., Alderman.
elected:—Messrs. (Returns• e following gentlemen were
tMixersrefbAcrse.h)er (deputy), Lepard, Sprague.
ia'"ni D. White, and Colman. Mr. Lawn was re-
elected ward beadle.
(Returns
WARD— Sir George Carroll. Alderman.
six member s). In the aeseece of the worthy
t'uercnan who is un the cautinent, the Lord Mayor pre-
sided at the wardmole, when Messrs. Evans, Bond,
zerttg", Dakin, Towle, and Brides were elected com-
mon Councilmen, and Mr. Beech re-elected ward beadle.
CASTLE I3AINARD WARD—S. Wilson, Esq , Alder-
%en. (Returns eight membsrt.) Messrs. B. Decks (de-
puty) J. Bliley, H. Muggeridge, J. Hoppe, W. Barber,
iky •
rFarrar, W. 11. Cubit, and R. Adlard were re-elected.
'4 • S C. Wakefield was elected ward beadle.
(Returns
WARD—J. Humphery, Esq., Alderman.
ltteturns eight members.) The following gentlemen
were returned:—Mr. J. Lske (deputy), Mr. Edward
ictishsers Mr. Robert B. Whiteside, Mr. B. Massey. Mr.
Cliff, C. Bucknall, Mr. Arthur Freeman, Mr. G. W.
t` 'it arid Mr. Joseph Turnby. Mr. Thomas Follett
ward beadle.
Alderman. 13 IIEA
nsTREET WARD—William Lawrence, Esq.,
(Returns eight members.) Messrs. Hawtrey,
Miller, Maynard, Snell, Bridge, Duncan, Laurie, and
Mas.aaghan were elected. Mr. John Itichstdson was re-
--iset'-d ward beadle.
ti
Assisere-w WARD—T. Ferncomb, Esq., Alderman,
(Returns tour members.) The followieg gentlemen were
re'elceted —viz., Mr. Brittcu (deputy), Mr. Wilson, Mr.
eeer, and Mr: Herdwicke. Mr. 11. Elsworee was re-
elcted ward-beadle.
(nWartZeosg WARai—Miclo-A Gibbs, Esq., Alderman.
,_.teturns six meml ers.) T. Wa.kins (deputy), Mr. F.
ale. Mr. D. W. Wire, Mr. ire, Edward Corider, Mr. Thomas
'lRowley, and Mr. W. DawauD, were elected common
councilmen. Mr. Robert Butt was re-elected ward
beadle.
LIME- STREET WARD—C. Fart brother, Esq., Alder-
%are (Returns four members.) The following gentlemen
were nominated :—Messrs. C. Cook (deputy), T. R.
Simpson, W. Simpson, T. Sy-moods and W. Ellis. It
is expected that the last-named gentleman gill hot go to
the poll. Mr. George Rawson, ward beadle.
~,WARDS OF BISHoPSCATE (WITHIN AND WITHOUT)—
vV• T. Copeland, Esq.,,, Alderman. (Returns fourteen
members.) This wardinote was held at the ward school,
Peter street, Sun street; the following candidates were
ppteraotpons:dhlivaiz.:—Mossrs. Peacock and Stevens (deputies).
Carr, Owden, Thomas, Ashby, Filcher,
Gilpin, Jones, Taylor, Hopgood, Edmiston, Lambe,
etiwin J. Anson, and Her:Nine. On taking the show
of hands the fourteen first-named gentlemen were re-
turned. Messrs. N. Hasdea and C. Case were re-elected
ward beadles. A petition to the House of Commons
Praying fur the abolition of the window-tax was then
adopted, and the wart-le:tote separated.
QUEENHITHE WARD.—J. K. Heopsr, Esq , Alderman.
(Returns six members.) Mr. Goss, the late deputy, re-
'igueds and the following gentlemen were proposed,
viz- :—Rathbone, Tyler, M-Dougall, Acocks, Rose, and
Burroughs. As it is not expected any other candidates
will come forward, the abovementioned will be the re-
presentatives. Mr. W. Lawen sill be the ward beadle.
DoNVGATE WARD—Mr. U. %V. Carden, Esq., Alder-
man- (Returns six members.) The following gentlemen
were elected, viz , Messrs. J. Browne, T. W bite, J. C.
Prior, H. Kebble, W. 11. Mortimer, and G. Masker ;
Mr. Wrigglesveorth, ward beadle.
LANGHOURN WARD—Sir John Key, Bart., Alder-
man. (Returns eight me infers.) The following gentle-
men were re elected, viz., Messrs. S. Unwin (deputy), J.
"ixont W. J. Frodshara, E. Howard, T. Sae fling, H.
Miller, J. H. Gibson, and E. Shaw. Mr. J. Jenkins
Was re-elected word beadle.
WARD OF CRIPEEGATE WITHIN—T. Challis, E 614.,
Alderman. (Returns eight members.) Messrs. Smith
(deputy), Frost, Duey, Brass, Houle, Bannock, Brown,
- and Lest, were returned. Mr. tames Heather was re-
elected ward-beadle.
WARD Or FARRINGDON WITHOUT—Sir J. Duke,

Bert., 111. P , Alilerman. At this wnrerrr;te the following

geusitmeo were pc, posed, v,a., licorozo usei
bard (deputies), Barnard, Fox, C. E. Butler, R. Taylor,
Buekmaster, R. Williams, J. Anderton, N. I'. Isher-
wood, S. E. Edkin, T. C. Bates, II J. Liar, E. Hodgson,
G. Walter, Cotterell, F. Clemow, and J. Masterman.
In the contested vt ards the pull will close on Monday,
as by Act 12 and 13 Vic., esp. 94, it is limited to one day.
CORNHILL WARD—Sir John Pirie, Barr., Aldermen.
(16,turns stte members.) The following gentlemun were
proposed, v'z , Mr. J. W. Harrison (deputy ), Mr. J.
Carter, Mr. J. Waterlew, Mr. Rubert Johnson, Mr. J.
Carter, and Mr. Nicoll; the last named gentleman in the
room of Air. R. Davey, retired. Is is not expected that
any other candidate will appear, consequently the above
named will be the representatives of the ward. ,Mr.
Joseph Parker was re-elected ward beadle.
CORDWAINERS WARD—D. Sedomons, Esq., Alderman.
(Returns six members.) The following are the members:
—Messrs. Lott (deputy), Joyce, Clark, Tailor, Tress,
and Croucher. Mr. Stepeman, ward beadle.
BILLIEGEGATE WARD—T. Sydney, Esq., Alderman.
(Returns eight mbe rs.) The ()flowing geneemen were
proposed for common ct uneilmen, viz., Messrs. Curling
(deputy). Roberts, B. Bower, Phillips, J. Knill, Wil-
liams, Baines, Carter, Gibbs, and Gray. The two last-
named are new candidates. Mr. Wrightson was re-
dected ward beadle.
WARD CP FARRINGDON WITHIN—T. Kelly, Esq.,
Alderman. The old members, with the addition of Mr.
Heaps, were put in nomination for common councilmen.
BRIDGE WARD—Sir C. S. Hunter, Bart , Alderman.
(1?( turns eight members.) The following were proposed,
viz., Messrs. Lowe, Knott, Pewtress, Hill, Matthew,
Whetham, Game, Johnson, and Arnold. The two last-
named candidates started for the 'mean-3y occasioned
by the retirement of Mr. Cope. The poll closed as
follows:—
William Knott ... 591 Charles Whetham 54

John Hill

... 55IWilliam Game

... 50

Janie 3 Low ... ... 55 Joaph Arnold ... 43
Thomas Pewtre,,s ... 54 Thc•mas Johnson ... 7
Henry Matthew ... 54
The first eight

were elected.

RE-OPENING OF THE LONDON

BURIAL PLACES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sir,—On reading The Sun of last evening my eye
caught the list of weekly mortality therein given, in
which I noticed two cases of cholera, one in St.
Giles'F, the other in St. Andrew's, Holborn.
On passing St. Andrew's Church, Holborn-hill, a
few days since, I read with disgust and amazement
a printed announcement, signed by the rector and
churchwardens, that, as the cholera had entirely
ceased, " the old ground (round St. Andrew's
Church), and the new ground, are re- opened for the
purposes of Curial." Such an announcement (even in
the absence of cholera) shows wanton and wicked
disregard of the public health, and, I may add, of
public opinion, especially after the fearful proofs re-
vealed by the many years' labour of Mr. Walker,
and the earnest and able disquisitions given more
especially in your journal. It seems, Sir, to me
that the time has come when the press and the people
must speak out, and, if necessary, denounce those
parties whose pretentious ignorance is thus jeopar-
dizing the lives of their fellow-citizens.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
J. B.

London, Dec. 19.

THE LATE RIOT AT BIRKENHEAD.—The exami-
nation of the six prisoners charged with being concerned in
the late riot at Birkenhead was resumed at Chester yester-
day morning, and was still proceeding when our parcel was
dispa' ched. The examination was principally confined to
the identification of the prisoners.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY.—The difficulty of
working a line with a single road of rails is now apparent,
and, notwithstanding the advantage of the electric telegraph
for communication between the various stations, punctuality
is not to be found. A train wrong makes others the same,
and sane days not one is at the stations at the time pointed
out on the tables. As they can only pass at the stations, it
is necessary, in order to avoid collisions, in case another
train should be due, to keep passengers waiting at the sta-
tions till the Ens is c'ear. Thus, as on Thursday last, a train
due at Banbury might be seen at the Buckingham station
wailing for the up-train for Bletohlty, duo at Buckingham.
The traffic is now great, and we shall be disappointed if we
do not, ere long, see the whole line with double rails.—Bun-

bury Guardian.
THE WORTHING FISHERMEN.—The bodies of five
more of the unfortunate Worthing fishermen have been re-
covered. One was seen floating in the sea near the shore
at Brighton on Tuesday afternoon, and it was taken to the
Town• hell. The features are completely obliterated, the face
having been eaten away, so that it is impossible to identity
it by the usual means. The body had on a Guernsey, a
pair of drawers and socks; and it is supposed, from the in-
itials of "W. W." on one of the socks, that the body was
that of William Wicks. One of the bodies, that of Henry
Bacon, was washed ashore on Tuesday morning at Seaford,
and has since been removed by the friends of the deceased to
Worthing. Another body, that of James Edwards, was
picked up off Shoreham the same day. A Vurth body, that
of James Ne ;iman, was picked up at sea yesterday at Shore-
ham ; and a fifth, that of John Bovill, off Brighton, by a
lierring-lugger.—Brighton Gazette.
NEW ZEALAND.—Accounts have been received
from these islands to the beginning of August. The Windsor
Castle Hotel, Auckland, was destroyed by fire on July 17.
The loss is estimated at 1,0001. The Nelson Examiner states
that the cultivation of the hop plant in the Nelson district
has been attended with the greatest success. The hops
grown thre are not only remarkable for good flavour, but the
quantity produced to the acre is something prodigious. On
less than three acres of ground, two of which contain plants
only two years old, Mr. Smith grew 3,8501b5. of hops, and
Mr. Jollie, on one acre, grew 1,3001 b. Other persons had

been equally successful. —The quantity now groawn is nearly
equal to the demand, and next year there will be some for
exportation.

girl named Elisabeth Bate 3, an inmate of Shore-
ditch workhouse, was yesterday remanded from the Worship-
street Police-court, on a charge of cutting and wounding
Mary Hawkins, also an inmate of the establishment.

ENCLOSURE OF THE NEW FOREST.—A report has
been for some time prevalent that a Government measure is
in preparation, having for its object the enclosure and sale
of the New Forest. Whether this report be true it is not
for us to say ; that serious apprehensions are entertained
respecting it we know, but that no possible mischief could
result from such a measure we are equally certain. A snore
beneficial proceeding for the ncighbouihood in which the
New Forest lies—a more economical one for the country at
large—could hardly at this time be devised. No class
would suffer except jobbers, squatters, and poachers—three
races of men for whose welfare the public need be little
solicitous.—AdeeriSeer.
PUNCTUALITY EXTRAORDINARY.—A bet was made
by Mr. John Scott, commercial traveller, of London, in the
tea trade, of a hundred to one (and taken), on the 9th of
September last, that he would be again at Market Rasen on
the 10th of December by seven o'clock in the evening, halt
an hour over or under. The gentleman made his appearance
driving into the White Hart yard as the clock struck
seven ; he therefore winning his somewhat extraordinary
bet.—,Stamford Mercury.
TUB CHARGE OF ARSON AT CAMBRIDGE--The
inquiry was resumed yesterday morning, before Messrs.
Charles Finch. C. E. Brown, G. E. Foster, and H. S. Foster.
The court was but thinly attended by the public at first, but
filled as the case proceeded. Mr. Rance, as before, appeared
for the prosecution on the part of Mr. Crowe and the fire-
office, and Mr. Naylor for the prisoners. Several additional
witnesses were examined, after which Mr. Naylor and Mr.
Rauce severally addressed the bench, and at the close of their
remarks both prisoners (Whittaker and his son) were fully
committed for trial on both charges. The inquiry lasted
two days.
A German manufacturer, represented by an agent
in London, is constructing a musical bed, directly the occu-
pant of which presses it, soothing airs will be emitted, and,
thus lulled, be may sink luxuriously Into the arms of sleep.
This bed reminds old persons of a celebrated quack named
Graham, who, seventy years ago, set up, in Bond-street,
London, what he called " the celestial bed," the charge for
sleeping in which was one guinea, after the patient had been
buried up to the chin in the earth of a garden for an hour.
This man's practice was at one time very popular.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MEsMERISM.—It
having been announced that Miss L. Foote flay would give
a thine concert at the theatre, Wisbech, on Wednesday the
11th instant, and that Mr. Tubbs would exhibit the effects
of Mesmerism on the organs of sound, the attendance was
so large that the room was filled in every part. When the
concert was half over Mr. Tubbs ascended the platform, and
in introducing Miss H. Bell from Upwell, near Wisbechs
said, when lie lectured upon Mesmerism at Wisbech a fort-
night ago, it was stated that a person had been to Upwell to
practise with Miss Bell the songs she sung at the lecture,
and many individuals then thought that Mesmerism was a
deception ; he had therefore determined upon her trying with
Miss Hay. Mr. Tubbs then commenced snaking several
passes at the back of the head of Miss Bell, and in lees than
two minutes she was in a mesmeric sleep. Miss Hay then
took hold of her right hand and commenced singing snatches
of \- rio u s ballads, and the finale to La Sonnambula, every
note of sN hich was distinctly sung by Miss Bell at the same
instant of time, with the same accent and in the same key.
Mr. Dace, pianist, bore testimong to the correctness of her
singing. She afterwards sang one of her own songs by her-
self, but in a very indifferent manner. Mr. Hay declared
there was no collusion; that he had never seen the young
woman before the previous evening, and then only for a few
minutes.— Stamford Mercury.
On Tuesday last, the north mail which has for so
many years run between this town and the city of Glou-
cester, was discontinued, the passenger traffic not providing
a sufficient remuneration to the proprietors. The usual
Gloucester mail will in future be continued on this line, and
the north mail will, as heretofore, convey passengers as far
as Llanclovery on its downward journey, but no farther.—
WelsSman.
Two men, a few days ago, took out of the White-
bill Burn, a small stream which runs into the Wear, almcet
close below the lock at Lumley, no fewer than 53 salmon.
NORTU MAIL.—We believe we can gratify our
northern readers by an assurance that a change in the ar-
rival of the Aberdeen mail, to suit the departure for the north,
has been resolved upon. In consequence of an acceleration
on the railways, the mail will leave Aberdeen an hour earlier
in the evening than at present, and of course arrived in Inver-
iss,ersusinagn
ahnodurteraatrll!feerrirei tfhleertitieorrsniifiegr, tthhues anfleotrtelhi,nignsttienaled foots: the
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present ahsurd detention of them for above 23 hours. No
official intimation of the change has been made to the Post-
office here, but our information may be relied upone and we
hope no time will be lost in carrying the improvement into
effect. Inverness Courier.
IMPORTATIONS OF POULTRY.'—The supplies of
poultry from the country for the metropolitan markets are
being reinforced from the continental states to meet the de-
mands of the ensuing festive season, comrrisieg eery- Large
quantities from France, Belgium, and also the German states.
The sister island is also not backward at the present time in
furnishing supplies of this nature. One vessel, the Ranger,
which has just arrived in the river from Dublin and Water-
ford, has brought 160 large packages of poultry, a part of her
cargo of Irish produce, which is by far the largest importation
of the, kind into the metropolis that has taken Fleck from
Ireland.
IMPORTATION OP TORTOISES.—The vessel Ada,
which has arrived in the Docks from Mogadore, has brought
the very large number of teooo tortoises as -a portion-of her
care