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THE LAVE MR. JEFIXMIitiIiTARMA
LECTION OF PAINTING S, ETR WAX.
VASES, &c. • •
Yesterday the sale at Mossra. Christie and Manson's robins
consisted of the select Etruscan vases and other articles of
rertu belonging to the late Mr. Harman, and although the
rooms were not so crowded as on Friday and Saturday last,
Still they were very well attended by the Nobility, among
whom -were the Duke of Devonshire, Earl of, Lon,sdale, Lord
Mahon, Sir C.-Burrell, Sir L. Golcisrrtid,Sir ILIL Campbell,
the Honourable Mr. Jekyll, &c., &c. articles- in Porce-
lain, Dresden, and SOres China fetched surprisingly large
sums ; for instance, a French cup and saucer, in_ porcelain,
21. 15s. ; in Dresden, a• jar and'. cover of, open Work, 91. 55.,
and in Seires a pair of small cups and saucers, 51. ss. The
articles in oriental China realized the sum of 2641. 13s. tid.
There were 38 pieces, some of them fetching as much as 32 gs.
each. The principal purchasers in this portion: of the sa*
were the Earl of Lonsdale, Sir H. Campbell; Messrs. Tows
and Emanuel, and Mr. Owen,- of Bond-street. The articles
in black and gold japan lacquer were- very beautiful, and re-
alised good sums. Among the Cabinets, lot 66, an exquisite
carving in ivory, by Fiamingo, consisting of a frieze of six
boys sporting with musical instruments, was bought by Mr.
Xorton for 23 guineas. The previous lot (65), a set of chess-
men from the design of Flaxman, was knocked down to Mr.
Russell for 71. 10s. The Etruscan vases. formerly in the col-
lections of Sir Coghill Coghill and Sir Henry Eugletield, and
chiefly of the Syracusan and Nolan ware, were divided into
45 lots, and were Considered to be very beautiful. The prin-
cipal purchasers were Sir C. Burrell, Sir 11. Campbell, Mr.
Hertz, and Messrs. Bryant, Norton, Webb, Yates, Emery,
&c. The sum realised by this portion of the sale was
near 800/. Of the antique marbles-Lot 118, a very fine
bust of Homer by Fla..-xman, was bought by Mr. Bryant
fur 90 guineas. The total amount of the day's sale
was between 1.4001. and 1,500/. The rooms on Saturday
were more densely crowded than on the preceding day, it
being known that the most choice paintings in the whole
collection • were reserved for that day. The first pic-
tures worth notice were Lots 63 and 64, Two Views on
the Grand Camd, Venice, Canaletti, which were sold
fur 74 and 84 guineas each. Lot 65, A Bov lying on
a bank holding a Pigeon, Titian, 155 guineas. Lot 69. The
Wise Mena'. Offering, Paul Veronese, the only one of that
painter's in the collection, bought by the Hon. Stuart Wort-
ley for 41 guineas. Lot 72.. The Magdalen in Adliration,
Guido, 100 guineas. Lot 76. Portrait of Charles I.,Va,udyck,
151 guineas. Lot 78. Head of the Infant Christ, embracing
John, who is in Adoration, Guido, 390 guineas, (Segnier).
Lot 81. Portrait of a Gentleman, Rondini, a pupil of Corregio,
bought by Mr. Ferrer for 900 guineas. Lot • 83. The High
Priest in the Holy of Holies, Rembrandt, bought by Lord
• Mahou.,,for 1110 guineas. L0t.87. Described by the auctioneer
-as ono of the finest pictures of Carlo Dolce, the Magdalen
contemplating the Cross, was sold to Mr. Pennell for 690
guineas.. Lot 90. The Infant Christ Sleeping, Guido,
knOcked.down to Lord C. Townsend for 153 guineas. Lot
94. View of Dort, sunset, a most delightful picture, Cuyp,
bought 'by Mr. Morsom for 1,010 guineas. Lot 96. Dutch
, River Scene, moonlight, Van der Neer, bbuglit by Lord
-Stanley for 210 .guineas: Lot 99. The Virgin and Child
appearing to St. Francis and St. Dominic, Girofalo,
250 guineas, Buchanan. Lot 100. Le Menage Hol-
landaise, Ostade, bought by Mr. Buchanan for 1,320 guineas.
Lot 101. The Conversation with the Woman of Samaria,
Annibal Caracci, formerly in the collection of the Earl of
Cawdor, 225 guineas. Lot 102. View near Haerlem, from
the Sandhills, painted. in 1652, by Paul Potter, sold for 800
guineas. Lot 107. The Bowl 'Players, D. Teniers, 125
guineas (Stewart). Lot 108. A Landscape, with figures,
I:ubens, 510 guineas (Gardner). Lot 109. Peasants Regaling
at a Guinguette, Jan Steen, 600 guineas (Mr. French). Lot
110. " Le Coup de Canon," representing a ship in a gale, W.
Vandervelde, formerly in the collection of Count de Merles,
bought by Mr. Morrison for 1,380 guineas. Lot 112. "La
Bonnet Vert," the interior of a cabaret, with a krOup of
smokers, D. Teniers, 660 guineas. Lot 113. The Age of In-
nocence, a beautiful painting by Sir Joshua Reynelds, bought
by Mr. Vernon for 1,520 guineas. Lot 114. Peasants passing
a Ford, Hobbema, stated to be the finest work of that, cele-
btated Master, was, after much competition, knocked down
Baron Rothschild for 1,850 guineas. The last lot (115) a
Claude, of " iEneas, with his father and son, visiting Ilelenus
at Delos," was bought for 1,750 guineas. The two days' sale
of paintings realised the sum Of 27,502/. 15s.

THE CASE OF JOHN L. BROWN.
The following letter will give universal satisfaction,
not only to the inhabitants of Edinburgh, but to those
numerous parties over the country who took an interest
in the case of John L. •sTown, condemned originally to
deaih for aiding in the escape of a slave, is South Caro-
lima, United States:—
" British Consulate, Charleston, April 26, 1844.
" Sir,—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt, by
this morning's mail, of your letter- of the 30th ult., trans-
mitting a copy of resolutions adopted at a public meeting
held in your city on the preceding day ; and 1 have the most
lively gratification in being able to inform you that John L.
Brown, the individual who was condemned to death at Winns-
borough, in this State, for aiding the escape of a female slave
from her master's service, has been pardoned by his Excel-
lency the Governor of South Carolina, and released from con-
finement.

" I understand that a letter, explanatory of the case, has
recently been published by the Judge who presided on the
trial ; and if I can procure a copy of it, I shall do myself the
honour of forwarding it to you by the first opportunity.
" I am, &c. "'WILLIAM OGILBY,
" Her Majesty's Consul for North•and South Carolina.
" To John Urquhart, Esq., Acting Chief
Magistrate of the city of Edinburgh."
—Scotsman.

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To INVALIDS—In eases of indigestion, loss of up.
petite, and general debility, even where the muscular
power is lost, and it is vain to expect relief from medi-
cine, the highly nutritious essence of turtle cannot be
too strongly recommended; it infuses fresh life to the
body, and thereby affords nature an opportunity of ex-
ercising all her powers to overcome the disease. It also
makes a tureen of mock turtle not distinguishable from
the real, at one-tenth the usual expense; and with game,
poultry, and made dishes, it is infinitely more delicious
than anything that ever yet appeared on an English
table. Prepared solely by M. De Barre, many years cook
to his late Majesty Louis XVIII, 26, Nassau-street,
Middlesex Hospital, and sold by Mrs. Lawton, 8, Rath-
bone-place, price 4s. 6d., Bs., and 215.; the 5!. cases con-
tain six guinea bottles.

CONGREvE ROCKETS.—One of the most formidable
engines of destruction which any vessel, particularly e
steamer, can make use of, is the Congreve rocket, a most
terrible weapon, when judiciously applied, especially where
there are combustible materials to act upon. The very first
rocket fired from the Nemesis was seen to enter the large
junk against which it was directed, near that of the admiral,
and almost the instant afterwards it blew up with a terrible
explosion, launching into eternity every • soul on board, and
pouring forth its blaze like the mighty rush of fire from a
volcano. The instantaneous destruction of the huge body
Beamed appalling to both sides engaged. The smoke, the
flame, and thunder of the explosion, with the broken frag-
ments falling round, and even portions of dissevered bodies
scattering as they fell, were enough to strike with awe, if
not with fear,
_the stoutest heart that looked upon it.—
Voyage of the Nemesis.
THE PRINCE Or WALES.—We have great pleasure
in announcing that the first presentation to Christ's Hospi-
tal of the Prince of Wales, recently become a Governor of
that Royal foundation, has been conferred on a son of Mr.
Hunt, the indefatigable Secretary of the Royal Cornwall
Polytechnic Institution. We believe Mr. Hunt owes the se-
lection of his son entirely to his well-deserved reputation as a
philosophic investigator, whose claims were made known at
the palace by Sir John Herschell, on forwarding a copy of
Mr. Hunt's recent publication, entitled " Researches on
Light." Her Majesty and the Prince expressed, through
Colonel Anson, their pleasure in haVing the opportunity of
promoting the interests of science in Cornwall by the use of
the Prince of Wales's influence.— West Briton.
THE LATE MR. BEcKronn.—Mr. Beckford's
ther, the alderman was not a merchant, his connection with
the City was entirely political. He was the eldest son of Sir
Peter Beckford, accounted the richestsubject in Europe, who
left also extensive estates to his younger children, viz.,
Julius, grandfather of the late Lord Rivers, Francis, whose
descendants now alone retain the name; Elizabeth, Coun-
tess of Effingham, and Ann, the mother of Lord Seaford.:
Peter Beckford was the son of a successful soldier, Colonel.
Beckford, Governor ofJamaica, who was nephew to Sir Tho-
nias Beckford, of Ashstead, in Surrey. The family had oris
ginrdly large estates in Gloucestershire, &c., but Sir William
Rockford died fighting for King Richard on Bosworth field,
and the fortunes of the family fell with him. And you will
not be sorry to hear, that the works published by Mr. Beck-
ford did not " exhaust his productive powers." Masses of
manuscripts remain which may be given to the public, and
which I do not think you will find unworthy the advantage
of your notice.—Correspondent of the Athenaeum.
NEW POLICE COURTS.—Two new police courts on
the Surrey side of the water will shortltyhebeßoopreoug, andnedhfor
thepublic
business ; the first at Stone's-end, in _
other in Kennington-lane, Lambeth. This latter police
court is to be established instead of the Lambeth-street court,
and the Magistrates of that court will then for the future sit
at Kennington. The business at Lambeth-street is to he
transferred to the Thames police, and the Lambeth-street
court abolished. The Magistrates at the Kennington-lane
court will relieve the Union-hall Magistrates of a great num-
ber of their present charges, as it is in contemplation that the
entire of the L division Of police should take their prisoners
to the new court at Kennington, to be disposed of at that
place, instead, of bringing them up at Union-hall as hereto-
fore. It is also reported that the police court at the Tewll-
- is-to be re-established.
BARRINGTON..-INCENDIARY FIRE.--011 Thursday
evening last, about 11 o'clock, a haulm stack,
standingwas
destroyed f onet
hwbeay fieldfire
nights;
dwelling-housepti
previous
vrtie ho
the produce f
usies occupation
nbfdquantity
omr
iitv
oc.ow off
si h r d
win-
dows in-
tentionally
were
brokenfired.
iAn
NeVigohotil'acarrde,sw,
There is a sharp look out kept for the perpetrators of these
outrages (no doubt committed by the same party), and if
caught, they will no doubt meet with that punishment they
so richly deserve. The fire was plainly seen from Cambridge..
—sunch Express.
lINCENDIARY FIRE AT BOCKING.—The inhabitants
of Braintree and Rocking were again alarmed on Thursday
night, about half-past nine o'clock, by the cry of fire, flames
having burst out in a shed at the back of a barn situate
in Panfield-lane, in the hitter parish, close to the town of
Braintree, in the occupation of the Rev. A. Fletcher, of Fins-
bury, London. The raging element rapidly extended to
the barn and other farming buildings, a haulm stack and
hay-stack, all which were in a blaze before the Brain-
tree and Bocking engines (four in number) arrived,
and were in a short time destroyed. The buildings (late the
property of John English, Esq., deceased) were insured in
the Essex Equitable Fire-office, and we are informed Mr.
Fletcher is protected by insurance for all that is destroyed
belonging to him, his carriage excepted. The looker states
that he went round the premises about a quarter of an hour
before the fire, and all appeared to be rights he has, there-
fore, no doubt that it was wilfully occasioned.—Essex Herald.
EXTRAORDINARY LoNOEvITY.—Died, on Monday,
the 17th instant, at Crossmolina, near Broadhaven, in Errie,
Grace Devil, at the extraordinary age of 122 years/ she
was born in the year 1722, and had an accurate recollectio*
of all the public occurrences of note in her native distrlct ibr
a full century preceding the last ten years. But.of the events
of that latter period she knew nothing, and even matters that
regarded herself had no traces in her memory. Her mental
faculties seemed uaimpaired when she eonversedofthingslong
gone by, but she spoke like a child on the affairs of later
years. She had several children, but one only survives ; and
although lie has reached his 80th year, she neverealled him
anything but "my poor boy Peter.". I'J Constitun.
The magistrates of Aberdeen have conferral tire
freedom of the city upon Mr. Rowland Hill, and at the same
time voted 101. towards the subscription for giving a testi-
monial to that meritorious individuaL
EARLY INCUBATION.--We understand that ou Fri-
day last a covey 'of sixteen young partridges were seen on
the lands of Keppoch. This is exceedingly early of the sea-
son for the appearance of such youngsters in our northern
climate,—Ross-shire Advalaer.

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`GREAT-WESTERN 13
COMPANY.

AMWAY

A special general Meeting of this- Company_ was held
yesterday, at the Paddington •Station, the Chairman of
the Board, of Directors in the chair:
The CHAIRMAN saki (hat, as the meeting was small,
he believed the business would be strait also, The

DireCie; had called the Proprietors together for the
purpose of asking them to eontirm.the sanction which they
had already an two occaionsgiven to the Bill for enabling
this Company to unit© with, and subscribe 150,00 CL tot
the *lath Devon Railway Company. The Bill had Dien
read second time, having unanimously passed through
ilie'Committee, and would shortly be read a third time,
mcitwithstanding the great opposition which had been
offered to it. But, according rota Standing Order of the
flonse of Lords, before the Bill could' be read in that
House, it was necessary that the draft should have been
approved of and accepted by three• fifths of the Pro-
prietors present at a general meeting specially convened
for the purpose of taking that subject into consideration.
To comply with' that Standing Order the present meeting
had been called. The Secretary would then read the
report of the Directors.
The SECRETARY read the report, which stated, almost
as concisely, the matter contained in the opening expla-
nation Of the Chairman. The report further stated that
on the Itith instant the Royal Assent was given to the
Bill, for enabling the Company to amalgate with the
Oxford and Cheltenham Railway Companies, whereby
they would all be under one management, and the lines
would be completed at less cost.
On the motion of Mr. WISHAW, seconded by another
Proprietor, the report was received.
The SECRETARY then read the clauses in the South
Devon Railway Bill which applied to this Company ;
ai;l4, after a brief conversation,
/04r, SbIITIIERS moved .a resolution, to the effect that
the Peoprietors present approve of those clauses.
The resolution was seconded, and adopted uanimously.

A PROPRIETOR begged to suggest- that some means
should be adopted by the Directors to give the Proprie-
tors more early intelligence of the approaching special
meeting. He thought the Secretary should be instructed
to write to the Proprietors, instead of leaving the matter
to the chance of their seeing the advertisements. For
his part, he had net seen the advertisement until late on
Saturday evening.
The CHAIRMAN said that the advertisements were in-
serted in strict accordance with the Act of Parliament.
If they were to write to every Proprietor the Secretary
would have to write 2,500 letters.—(Hear, hear.) Still
he thought the suggestion of the Hon. Proprietor was of
importance, and the Directors would give it due consi-
deration.

Thanks were then voted to the 'Chairman, and the
meeting separated.

SPIRIT of the PUBLIC JOURNALS.
PROM THE EVENING PAPERS OF YESTERDAY. •
GLOBE.—Church-rates continue to supply matter for
expensive, and we will add, disgraceful litigation. Several
cases, which have recently been • published -in the daily
journals, are calculated to diminish the influence which
the national Establishment ought to exercise, with salu-
tary effect, upon public opinion, and the confidence which
ought to be felt in the impartiality of the authorities who
administer the law. We have invariably employed our
efforts to induce. the members of - the Established
Church and the dissidents from her creeds and worship,
to unite in an application to the Legislature for an altera-
tion in the law, which is unhappily so fruitful in oc-
casions of expensive and injurious strife. We have
less hope than ever of effecting amicable arrangements
between the belligerents. But the dispute-whicliappears
interminable, if its termination is alloWed to rest upon
a-compromise between the advocates for and opponent of
the existing system—produces a state of things with,
which the Legislature ought to interfere for the purpose of
Applying a remedy. A law which would place the repara-
tion of the structures upon the taxation of the country,
and compel the members of the Established Church to
provide what is requisite for the performance of public
worship in the churches; according to the rites
and ceremonies of her liturgy, would remove this
constantly arising cause of parochial strife. In many
patishes the expense incurred by litigationhas amounted
to more than, the entire alumna of the rate which oc-
casioned the altercation and the subsequent, legal pro-
ceedings in the Colirts. This was the case in the still
unterrninated Braintree church-rate dispute.• There
the costs—which were eventuallycast upon the parish, or
rather upon the churchwardens, owing to the rate being
pronounced invalid—would have built a new church
from the foundation.. Two cases' illustrative Of the evil
of church-rates, as now provided for, have taken place
within the last feW days. The one was decided in the
Court of Queen's Bench, on appeal from Sir H. Jenner'
rust, the judge before whom the proceedings were
bronght, and the: case dsreided in the Arches Court.
Thaparties; " Francis and Others," inhabitants of St.
George Colegate, in the city of Norwich, vvereeited by
Archdeacon Bathurst, toappear in that Court for refusing
to join in making a churo-rate. Archdeacon Bathurst,
acting in concurrence with other Archdeacons in that
-diocese, 'actually instituted*Prodeedingt 'against those
pad", -and brought them into the " Court Christian,,'
to, answer " for having- contumaciously obstrneted,_ or.
at least' refused to make, or join, or concur in the
• making, of a sufficient rate for the necessary repair of
the church Of the parish of St. George, Colegate, in the
• city of 'Norwich, they being parishioners ef that parish,
and liable, as such, to a rate forthe repair of the church."
Mr. Francis appeared' to the citation ; and- pleaded,
by way of protest, that he had not been guilty of any
ecclesiastical offence in the Matters alleged against him.
Sir Herbert Jenner Fust, after argument, decided
that an ecclesiastical offence had been committed by,
Mr. Francis, in "refusing to make, or join, or concur
in making, a chnrchsrate." A writ of prohibition
was obtained in the Court of Queen's Bench; and
Lord Denman- delivered- a judgment, remarkable for
clearness, in which the judgment of Sir H. Jenne!' Fust
was reversed, and all proceedings in the suit stayed.
The power of ' vestry-meetings to refuse church
rates was fully recognised. The expense of those pro-.
eeedings must have been very Considerable. This, hews
ever, is• the least part of the mischief produiaaci :by such
contests. Their influence upon the pitialicAnind with
reference to religion generally, ,and totaliegfainblishecf.
Church in particular, is extensively injtitionaiisaid ought
to be stayed. Another case of the same!ehartteter and
tendency was disposed of •by the Judicial Committee of-
Privy Council, on appeal- from a decision •of the same
Judge, on Thursday last. A church-rate. had been made
in st vestry meeting; • Of 'the parish. of IfOrricliurch, in
Essex. Against the validity•Of this rate, Pigott, 'an in-
habitant of the chapelry of Romford; alleged to be
situate within the parish of Hornclitiroli, appealed, on
various grounds. The Court of Arches, decided against
the party who impugned the validity of the rate.
Pigott, . who is a very poor man," had conducted
his case in person. On: the. decision of the Court
below' being pronounced against him,. . appealed, to.
tho Judicial Committee, where he obtained • the able,
assistinee'of Mr. Roebuck and Mr.' Itlellor, The deci-
sion of the Judge cif the I.?.eclesiastical Court was re-
verseil,"and the, whele'.proceedings quashed. The judg- •
meat was
gre4llo, ;,The Court, by
1-.0r4 l?r-esided, stated-that cia the rate
Was ihanifestlfbn l Rit, this, ground, it was unnecessary to
into,o the others. Several hundred,. pounds have
beem spent in this litigation ; , and- inawrials forfiiture litigation .are suggested,. which par-
ties will . avail themselves in future. it those
who cling • to the:, existing- system :refuse to - be.
intlitenceilby a IoV6 of peace, let them at least listen
to the voice or prudence. The requirements of the law
- to' give validity lo a' Church-rate: are so numerous, and.
' the
.prohability that One or More:error*, will be detected;
ih any rate which may be disputed, so great, that almost
every appeal brought against a rate is successfuly prose-.
cuted. If the law expenses incurred in prosecuting and
resisting appeals, and in enforcing payment OrChurch;
rates, were ascertained, it. would go 'Tar to produce a
desire fors'final settlement of the question in those now•
most attached to-the existing law, and :most: strenuous in
maintaining it. " •
STANDARD.—There is a hernely. English proverb,
frill of. good Sense, like -rnest of our old English adages,
which. we think may be usefully remembered at this
particular moment. The proverb : is'.this, that " one
ought not • to cut his nose • • to--; Vet-- his face."
The principle conveyed in • this simple suggestion
is of 'great value. in - politics ; for ' in; -Tiolitical
AranSactions it' • is 'thee 'men will most frequently.
Offended , by the, friends in 'whoni they depose most
confidence. It is . not easy to 6.0,4 single ques-
tion' upon- which, even all men pursuing -
,the same
think• alike,. but to - find snecession , of
such questions frOm year. to year, • is an, utter impos
' Now,, an -in the conduct of:puhlic affairs the
aril •t auAt .exer,constitutaouly •a very Small. portion.
..1113 Party • to. which they belong., it ,f is very
ploft.urtti theaaaitora must often give offence to many.
• 5"; engaged 'with them -in the, `'wine cernmon•
cause.; hat. to resent this, Offence, not merely 'by war
apps tlie-pee!l*. *no •ve
the party. but upon} :principles of
I,e±thepielsenetaSO. of "putting, the nose to
party, 'and - some.• hCtrieat- men of the
elireatives who sire ripe Thpap !irtrar'r. V1,4414„,,„es sing
Con
exciteii
public agaluat her. Majestv7s
of the honest Conservatives ask Pv;;'
be the end of .their: success, supliOsing.`:tlutt y tshmokuild
succeed in running, down Sir Robert-Yeers'eabinet .?
The '9uestion is a serious one,. fOr . gets!. may tic
eoed, if . they persevere in the eoutin-That..‘the
Rnsiell; Lord 'xt6i, • y are-
phrtuing. Lord
wwick,.
already- stripped Off .their tveries; ready to take
tie Tons, as soon 0' they' shall' he wreoeci,:trom.Sir li.'
reell hands, with FCSOIDtiOD,: "WV/09TV i 0 put them-
on they are settled upon the
n as soon
on apt
Let ,thoservatives only . remember! -the facility with
.which th 6 change was made - in 1.830' by the effect of
Tory apathy ur Tory aid, and the return •that the' Whirs
made to • them, and 'then think tiVicebefOre they again
"cut thoiT•nosea to vex their faces,.' liaviirgnow far less.
prOvocation than they bad fourteen yearsragn:. Do they
want anOther 'ten years of Whig; rule ? As ',Conserva-
tives; they must lave some care for the institutions of
the country:: ,nbo' they.ivish' to place theie institutions
onee,more at' the mercy of Whig rulers, because it is
surmised that the present Ministers, thOugh greatly miti-
ng have not violently reversed the:Whole of the
• '44. policy (this is the complaint} will 'Conservatives
consent to return to the arms Of the Whigs.? We speak
• here of the efforts 'Made by honest men to run down her
Majesty's Ministers;
tiedbroadly wish - to mark the,
clisthithint between down a Cabinet an voting
ataiant it,' Or advising others to vote ag&inst' it. The
Ifis'i'estOrau 314; be fatal to the. party to
vitlarthe' belengs. :nic other may. iu many '
cests„ segment personal rsona infhierice
9 . office ;foraof 'Ministers,
it grits
•them o -
:Moment,char:tv
may at . same, time „.greatly-esaW
ieister—s. belong. It
the party,to which. the.
,r.e.ti.ring,Sl
a great raistaka-thavehyisjoß pontifiiie_wesimeas.
honest division of opinion, not fundamental, is much more
frequently an accession of strength, because character

is strength, in public opinion ; but comptomise is
always weakness-4,r whether dishonest or not, it
looks like honesty. We could, have heartily de-
sired that upon the occasion of Lord Ashley's late
proposition, evert Member of the House of Commons.
had voted according to his own conscientious judgment,
the effect of which would undoubtedly hare been to leave
the Ministry in aininority, and remove them for a mo-
ment from office ; but it would have been fov a moment
only.. Without a dissolution of Parliament the Cori•
servative majority would have insisted upon the resump-
tion of office by a Ministry that had -achieved so much
for the peace, the wealth, the prosperity, and safety
•of ,the country ; or with a' dissolution, the present
Conservative majority of 100 would have been about
doubled, by reason of that yory stand made for the la-
bouring classes by the Conservatives in Parliament.
Lord John Russell, Lord? Howick, and the other
Whigs saw this, and they hedged, as the jockey's
phrase is, in contemplation of the possible appeal to
the country ; we will not give any more charitable con-
struction to their pirouette, because we do not find one
of them offering amends to tht memory of the great and
good man who commenced" the work of protection,
and whom they persecutes for doing so—Michael
Thoinas Sadler the only' man of whom we know
anything that ever deserved to go before Lord
Ashley. To have out-voted Ministers on the
factory question would have done no harm, but a
great deal of good, to the Conservative party; but what
possible good can result to the Conservative interests
from the attempt to run down the Conservative Cabinet
—the best Ministry, too, that the country has had for
half a century? Will abuse of:Sir R. Peel's Govern-
ment tell in favour of a Conservative candidate on the
, hustings, or anywhere else? -And, next, we would have
our readers to remember the parties who urge them into
a course prima facie so unwise.,

STRANGE MALADY IN NEW
BRUNSWICK.
(From the Montreal Courier, April 12.)
We translate the following from the Quebec Cana-
dien ; we have seen no account of the affair in any of the
lower province journals as yeti -=
" The Governor of New Brunswick, Sir W. Cole-
brooke, has sent a message to the Legislature ork the sub-
ject of a disorder the most hideous and fatal, which
exists amongst the French population on the borders of
the Gulf of bt. Lawrence, and which the medical men of
the neighbourhood consider resembles the leprosy of the
seventeenth century.
" The Chamber. of Representatives went into com-
mittee on the 21st of March, to take into consideration
this message, and the documents which accompany it.
It appears from these papers, says the New Brunswicker,
that this disgusting malady made its appearance in 1824,
and that since that year seven persons have died of it,
after languishing for five or. six years in the most
miserable condition; one of these patients, who had been
‘seqwestree' in a log hut. and fed through a hole, died, as
is believed, in a state of mental derangement, and he
contagion was so dreaded, that, in some cases, the in-
specter of the poor had been himself obliged to carry
to • these unfortunate ' creatures the food necessary fur
their ' subsistence, and for which they still preserved
'their natural appetite and desire.
"- Those who maintain the contagious nature of the
disease assert that it has been communicated by sleeping
with those who were afflicted with it, and that a young
• man who had assisted in bearing the bier of a dead
patient, and on whose clothes some corrupt matter from
the corpse had dropped, took the disease and died of it.-
" It appears; in addition, that there are at this mo-
:Mkt twelve, patients labouring under this malady in the
county of Oloecester,and,about the same number on the
other side of the line wbieh separates that county from
that of Northumberland. his probable that there are
others who conceal their sufferinge, fearing that if they
were known to be thus afflietistehervpu4-be Shunned
by their neighbours. - :j7.,••• -; ••• • , '•1"- 'II',
"Amongst the other cases--eAiliao46,4,Y:tll.,At of a
Woman who was shipwrecked ft periAltiqa,ner way
to Quebec, and whoafice.4kiit leenree toghitham,
, •... .., ~ ... room.
where the malady develeilvt,,illl leengs kr 4-ICign
cated to two other persona!leotheiarmijA MAI): Witoin she
resided, and also to a child whO; -I.,:eqaietetetl.3ho,hWse,
who all died. It appears that the -change Jfir.itivOlably,
fatal. . ..
.-...a.:.. f; ,
",The reading the different documents-which raccom-.
panied the message excited in the Chamber a lively sym-
pathy for these unfortunates. Doctors Thomson and
Earl both, declared their opinion that the disease was
not leprosy. The former of these phyaiciens explained
in'a most.lucid manner the mode of living and the habits
of the French populAtion amongst whom this malady has
Mauifested ,itselt—a population,: he said, amongst whom
Many bad habits are.prevalent, ,which not only predis-
pose them to receive scrofulous maladies of every kind,
but render those maladies more difficult of cure. He
• recommends, above everything, to change, the manner of
liiing and food of these poor people, and to impress both
on their minds and bodies, by education and amusements,
an Action more healthy and vigorous. The Chamber,,by
a imanirnons vote, granted 5001. to the Execu,tiee to pro-
cerenfor these unfortunates the assistance of medicine,
,te, separate those who are afflicted with this horrible
malady from the other inhabitants, and to ameliorate
the short span ofexistence which remains to the afflicted."