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numbers of the convicts sent to our penal settlements The Brilliant, razeeing to a 0 _".
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abroad. For these curs, education, intellectual, grossing rapidly in her alters , :;!!7, e _ g
moral and religious, with training to habits and enlarged. 4. ' t'..-:t<l7 , ~..r-:,--,e•
practices as well as professions of good, will he 'The Vulture, first class s eam-frikatit ' :1:.„. e
found the most effectual cure. A cultivated in-
basin, where she has been ready for_ps!l•• ea • ti,... a
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tellect and well trained habits, an industrious, sober, I (if six months. , ~-;' - ' i'• - '
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moral, and religious life, cannot fail to advance a man In tlg llour-The *.,
however humble his origin to a higher station in so- the Speedy, and African steamier.
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the
the Basin—The Trafalgar, WO
ciety, malting him at the same time happier in himself, Herald.
more useful to his fellow-citizens, a better husband, in Dock—The Brilliant, the Raven, and the Spy.
a better father, and a better friend. In this ancient PROMOTION.
borough you are happily w; ll provided with the Lieutenant—J. H. Bowker (1815), late of the Savage,
means of education, and to the good use you have to the rank of Commander.
made of them are to be attributed the estimalale APPOINTMENI 8.
qualities which characterise its inhabitants. How Commanders—G. K. Wilson, and R. C. Mitchell, to
fervently is it to be desired that the whole country the Royal Naval College for study.
Lieutenants—A. J. Burton, to the Vindictive; P. A.
should be as well provided as you are in this respect.
filialdkett,. to the Excellent; C. Leaver, to the Racehorse;
Right views on subjects of general polity would in
such event be more generally diffused, and the pro- (1815),e L
to
eoffi theent
for Mails.
to the Frolic ; A. Webb
gross of Legislative improvement would not be re- Mate—N. S. Lllivan, to the Ranger.
Larded by interested motives and delusive representa- Second Masters—J. Matthews, to the Caledonia; J.
tions such as tended to overthrow the late Liberal 0. %Vines, to the Vindictive.
Ministry, to whom the countay is indebted for so Assistant-Surgeons—D. Davidson, M.D., to the
many important ameliorations of our institutions Minden ; J. Hyndman, to the Racehorse.
and social position. Of these none is more remark- Midshipman—John Bowden, to the Eagle.
Clerks—J. C. Aldridge (acting Purser), to the Poic-
able than the deference shown by the Government to
public opinion when constitutionally expressed, which tiers, for service in the Janus; B. Smith (additional),
prevents their forcing on bad measures, however
to the Imaum, to bey secretary to Commodore Sharpe,
strongly backed by a subservient House of Commons. C. 8.; J. P. Cole (ia oilarge), to the Minden.
Equally remarkable is it that the Conservative Go•
vernment feels itself (as the only mode of retaining
power) compelled to dole out piecemeal, and against
the wishes of its adherents, portions of he very mea-
sures on which they had ousted their predecessors
from power. Thus it is a consolation to reflect that
the force of public opinion is able to extract some in-
stalments of liberal measures even from Conservatives
and Tories. Cherish then these liberal principles,
and continue to set an example to other constituencies
of independence, of industry, and of orderly conduct,
and be assured that they can never fail to produce
goods fruits, both to yourselves and to your country.
I will not farther prolong my observations, except
to assure you, in conclusion, that I value most highly
the testimonial you have been pleased to present to
me, and shall never cease to feel grateful for the flat-
tering terms in which you are pleased to advert in
your address to my past services in Parliament, and
in promoting the trade and welfare of your borough,
and that I shall do my utmost, in future, to continue
to deserve your good opinion and enjoy your confi•
deuce.

DREADFUL ATTEMPT at MURDER
AND SUICIDE, BY AN INSANE MAN.
On Friday morning, between five and six o'clock, the
inhabitants of Deritend and Bordesley, Birmingham,
were thrown into a state of great excitement, in con-
sequence of an attempt made by Mr. Bunny, a carpenter,
to kill his wife and afterwards destroy himself. In the
summer of 1843 he conceived the notion that he had
been poisoned by some person, and could not live. The
result of this idea was a constant apprehension of death,
terminating in paroxysms, which rendered restraint
necessary, and he was accordingly removed to the
Lunatic Asylum at Sutton. After a few months he
came out apparently quite recovered, and resumed his
avocation. About three months ago, Mr. C. Walker,
of Round Hills, Aston, became possessed of the Rainbow
public-house. Some alterations being deemed neces-
sary in the premises, Mr. Bunny was employed to
make them: he became acquainted with the barmaid, an
interesting-looking and agreeable woman, named Sarah
Turner. He made an offer of marriage to Miss Turner,
and on Tuesday last they repaired, with their friends, to
Aston church, where they were married. They returned
to the Rainbow, and in the course of the following day
he was observed to be particularly gloomy. On Thursday
he complained of his head, and he and Mrs. Bunny re-
tired to bed after supper, about twelve o'clock. About
half-past five in the morning, the servants and the per-
sons living in the adjoining houses were alarmed by the
most awful shrieks and cries of murder. The servant-
man rushed up stairs, and hearing Mrs. Bunny
screaming for help, tried in vain to force open
the door. He then ran into the street, and pre-
sently Mrs. Bunny was seen at the bedroom window
calling for assistance. A ladder was immediately placed
against the window, and Mr. Bunny made his appear-
ance, and descended into the street, half dressed, with
his throat eut and his person literally covered with blood.
He was conducted into the shop of Mr. Fletcher, within
a few doors of the Rainbow. Here his appearance and
conduct left no doubt of the state of his mind, and Mr.
Fletcher had him well secured, and then proceeded to
the house and upstairs to the bedroom door. This he
found securely fastened inside. When they got in, a
scene of the most horrifying description presented itself.
Mrs. Bunny was leaning against a side wall in her night
dress, which was saturated from top to bottom in
blood, flowing from a number of wounds in various
parts of her body. The bedclothes, curtains, and floor I
equally presented a most frightful appearance. She
was immediately put into bed, and in a few minutes ,
Mr. Archer, surgeon, was in attendance, and on examin-
ing her person, he found not less than seven severe
wounds, which had been inflicted with a knife. The
poor woman's throat was dangerously cut. He imme-
diately rendered the necessary attendance. He then
visited the unfortunate husband, and found a wound upon
his throat, which he secured, and also some other cuts
of minor importance. He was then removed to the
workhouse. During the drive the men had great diffi
culty in keeping him in the car, and preventing him from
further injuring himself. In the course of the day Mrs.
Bunny was so far recovered as to be able to state some
particulah of the unfortunate occurrence. It appears
that about five o'clock in the morning her husband gut
out of bed hastily, and locked the door. By his doing
so she was awakened, and presently heard him say, " My
dear, we have lived together, we have loved together, and
we shall die together." He had no sooner uttered these
words, than he seized hold of her in the bed, cut her in
the throat, and began to stab her with a large clasp
pocket-knife in various parts of the body. She jumped
out of bed, screaming for help, and the impression on
her mind is that the unfortunate man became terrified,
and attempted to cut his own throat. It would seem,
however, that to the bluntness of the knife the salvation
of both their lives is attributable.

NAVAL--
INTELLIGENCE.
PORTSMOUTH, JAN. 26.—Rear-Admiral Bowles and
the Right Hon. 11. T. L. Corry, Lords of the Admiralty,
accompanied by Captain H. R. Brandreth, R.E., F.H.S.,
Director of Engineering and Architectural Works, ar
rived on Friday evening at the George Hotel. Yester-
day their Lordships inspected the new steam basin, and
the St. Vincent, Britannia, and Neptune, 120's, prior to
commissioning (we believe), one of them for the flag of
Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker, to take the chief
command in, on the Mediterranean station. Rear-Ad-
miral Bowles returned to town yesterday afternoon. The
Right Hon. H. T. L. Corry, Captain Brandretb, Com-
mander Justice, of the Pelican, &c., dined last evening
with Rear-Admiral Superintendent Hyde Parker, C. 8.,
at his residence in the Dockyard. The visit of their
Lordships being of a private nature, no salute was fired.
Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Austen, 1i.C.8., hoisted his
flag (white at the fore) yesterday morning, as Com-
mander-in-Chief on the West India and North American
Station, on board the Excellent. Sir Charles Rowley,
Bart., the Commander-in-Chief of this port, being absent
on leave to recruit his health, Sir Francis takes the com-
mand here also. The Victory saluted Sir Francis's flag
with fifteen guns.
Sir Francis Austen hoisted his flag on board his own
ship (Vindictive) this morning.
A Court-martial will be held on board the Victory,
110, Captain Moubray, in the early, part of this week
(Tuesday, we believe), to try Mr. Johnston, mate, late
of the Albion, at his own request, on a charge brought
by Ensign Collinson, of the 45th Regiment.
The Apollo troop-ship, Commander Maclean, which
arrived on Friday, with relieved companies of artillery
and invalids from the Mediterranean, will sail to-day for
the river.

The Amazon, 26, Captain Stopford, left Spithead yes-
terday morning for Cork, to take the flag of Rear-Ad-
miral Sir Hugh Pigot.
The following vessels are on the Irish station :
At Tarbert, the Cyclops, steam-frigate, Capt. Lapidge.
At Clifden, the Stromboli, steam-sloop, Commander
the Hon. E. Plunkett.

At Limerick, the Pluto, steam-sloop, Lieut.-Cora-
mander W. P. Crozier.

At Bantry Bay, the Hecate, steam-sloop, Commander
J. P. Bower.

At Waterford, the Lucifer steam-vessel, Commander
Fraser.

UNIVERSIT Y IN•TELLIGENCE.
OXFORD, JAN. 23.—This day ft Congregation WllB
holden, when the following degrees werz4 conferred :
Doctor in Divinity—Rev. Richard Briscu,e, Fellow of
Jesus College.
Masters of Art—J. Lea, of Worcester College, Rev,
J. G. Brine (Fellow), Rev. J. Bellamy (Fellow), H.
Harris, of St. John's College ; Rev. R. A. Stroud, of
Wadham College ; Rev. F. Murray, and R. B. Lyons, of
Christ Church ; Rev. Hugh Pigot, Rev. Edward Peddef,
and G. J. Piccope, of Brasenose College ; W. Popham,
and Rev. G. G. Hayter, of Oriel College ; S. W. Wayte
(Fellow), of Trinity College ' • J. M. Griesley, of St.
Mary Hall ; W. IL Awdry, of Magdalen Hall ; Rev. J.
Mason, of New Inn Hall.
Bachelors of Art.—C. S. Fortescue (Student), of Christ
Church, Grand Compounder ; 11. T. Whateley (Stu-
dent), G.D. Engleheart (Student), R. Lawson (Student),
of Christ Church ; B. Bevan, of Christ Church, Grand
Compounder ; J. E. Tweed, of Christ Church ' • G.
Hughes, of Oriel College ; W. E. Jones, of Jesus Col-
lege ; H. J. Coleridge, of Trinity College ; H. D. Hil-
ton, G. F. Tiley, and F. 0. Giffard, of St. John's Col-
lege ; W. C. Hibbert, of Balliol College ; F. W. Smith,
of Magdabln Hall ; W. Farrer, of New Inn Hall.
The Regius Professor of Hebrew (Dr. Pusey) intends
to continue his lectures on the Psalms on Mondayb,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at nine o'clock, to
begin on the 27th inst.
Two elemental classes will commence on the 27th
and 26th instant.
The Regius Professor of Medicine (Dr. Kidd) will
commence his lectures on anatomy, &c., on Wednesday,
the 29th instant, at two o'clock.
The Professor of Anglo-Saxon will cOntinue his lec-
tures on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The Professor of Political Economy proposes to read
three lectures, on Monday, the 27th, and two following
dap, at two o'clock.
The number of candidates for responsions is 100.
The Professor of Chemistry (Dr. Doubeny) will com-
mence his course of lectures at the Laboratory, on Tues-
day evening, the 28th, at eight o'clock.
The Reader in Mineralogy (Dr. Buckland) will com-
mence his lectures on Tuesday next, at two o'clock.
OXFORD, JAN. 24.—At a meeting of the Heads of
Houses, held yesterday afternoon, it was resolved to
withdraw the New Statute, or Test, that was intended to
be submitted to Convocation. The other proceedings,
relative to Mr. Ward, as proposed to be settled by Con-
vocation, on February the 13th, remain unaltered.
CAMBRIDGE, JAN. 24.—At a Congregation just held,
the following degrees were conferred :
Honorary M.A.—The Hon. J. Gifford, Emmanuel
College; the Hon. W. Cecil Spring Rice, Trinity College.
13. A.—Henry Newport, Pembroke College ; John
Taylor, St. John's College.
THE CHURCH.

At Dingle, the Lynx, 3, brigantine, Lieut.-Comman-
der J. T. Nott.

At Kingstown, the Meteor, steam-vessel, Lieut.-Com-
mander Butler, at the service of the Lord-Lieutenant.
The Eurydice, 26, Captain Elliott, arrived at Deme-
rara from Barbadoes on the 17th of December.
The Pelican, 16, Commander Justice, was paid off
yesterday.

The following appointments have taken place :
The Rev. John Collin, 8.A., of Emmanuel College, to
the rectory of Heydon, with Little Chishall rectory,
Essex. Value, 6811.
The Rev. George Harvey Vachell, M.A., St. Peter's
College, to the rectory of Foulness. Value, 3001.
The Rev. Benjamin Donne. M.A., of Queen's College,
to the rectory of Hinxworth, Herts. Value, 300/.
The Rev. Mordaunt Barnard, M.A., of Christ's Col-

The Ylagicienne, 24, is ordered to be expedited for
commission with all dispatch.
The Mercury, tender, sailed yesterday for Chatham
with the Marines from the Pelican belonging to that
division.

lege, to the rectory of Little Barcifield, Essex. Value, 590 L
The Rev. John Collett Reynolds, 8.A., of Christ's
College, to the rectory of Beeston, St. Andrew, by Nor-
wich. Value 217 L

The Rev. James Cory Kempe, 8.A., of St. John's Col-
lege, to the rectory of Huish, Devon. Value, 1781.
The Rev. Thomas Austin, M.A., of Trinity College,
to the rectory of Redmarshall. Value, 541/.
The Rev. John Hart, M.A., of Christ's College, to the
perpetual curacy of Soulbury, Bucks. Value, 1161.
The Rev. Hugh Palliser Costobodie, 8.A., of Jesus
College, to the vicarage of King's Norton, with Little
Stretton curacy, Leicestershire. Value, 1031.
The Rev. George James Atkinson, M.A., of Trinity
College, to the vicarage of Eagle, Lincolnshire. Value,
1001.

The Rev. Curzon Cursham, 8.A., of Caius College, to
the perpetual curacy of Hartwell, Northamptonshire.
Value, 70/.
The Rev. Isaac William North, M.A., of Trinity Col-
lege, to the perpetual curacy of Trinity Church, Green-
wich, Kent.

The Rev. John Hensman, MA., of Corpus Christi
College, to the incumbency of Christ Church, Clifton,
Gloucestershire.

The Rev. Samuel Arnott, 8.A., of Emmanuel College,
to the curacy of Brentwood, Essex.
The Rev. Peter Maxey Brunwin, 8.A., of St. Peter's
College, to the curacy of Great Chesterford, Essex.
The Rev. Sparks Beaumont Byers, 8.A., of St.
Peter's, to the curacy of St. John's, Walham-green,
Fulham.

The Rev. George Carter Cardale, 8.A., of St. Peter's
College, to the curacy of Wood Walton, Huntingdonshire.
The Rev. Benjamin Hale Puckle, B A., of St. Peter's
College, to the curacy of Little Brickbill, Hertfordshire.
The Rev. Edward James Reeve, 8.A., of St. Peter's
College, to the curacy of Ide-hill, Kent.
The Rev. George Branson Dodwell, 8.A., of Clare
Hall, to the assistant curacy of Finchley, Middlesex.
The Rev. Thomas Augustus Charles Firminger, 8.A.,
~f Pembroke College, to the curacy of Sittingbourne,
Kent.
The Rev. Joseph Harris, M.A., of Pembroke College,
to the curacy of St. Peter's, Globe-lane, Stepney.
The Rev. Frederick Gifford Nash, 8.A., of Pembroke
College, to the curacy of Clavering with Langley, Essex.
The Rev. William Henry Bishop, 8.A., of Corpus
Christi College, to the assistant curacy of St. John's
Chapel, Epping.
The Rev. James Green, 8.A., of Corpus Christi Col-
lege, to the assistant curacy of Rickmansworth, Herts.
The Rev. William Headley, 8.A., of Corpus Christi
0,11,ge, to the curacy of Hazeleigh, Essex.
The Rev. Perceval John Brine, 8.A., of King's Col-
lege, to the curacy of St. Mary's, Leeds.
The Rev. Thomas Bagley, 8.A., of Queen's College, to
the curacy of St. Philip's, Bethnal-green, Middlesex.
The Rev. James Baird, . 8.A., of Queen's College, to
the assistant curacy of Trinity Chapel, Tottenham.
The Rev. John Ambrose, 8.A., of St. John's College,
to the curacy of Great Tolleshunt, Essex.
the Rev. Henry John Bull, 13. A., of St. John's Col-
lege, to the curacy of St. James the Great, Bethnal-
green, Middlesex.
The Rev. George Frederick Burr, 8.A., of St. John's
College, to the curacy of Frittenden, Kent.
The Rev. Arthur Christopherson, M.A., of St. John's
College, to the curacy of the parish church, Lancaster.
The Rev. Charles Fane Edge, 8.A., of St. John's
College, to the assistant curacy of St. Andrew, Holborn,
London.

The Rev. Henry Thomas Murdock Kirby, 8.A., of St. .
John's College, to the curacy of Mayfield, Sussex.
The Rev. Thomas Wren, 8.A., of St. John's College,
to the assistant curacy of Chesterford, Essex.
The Rev. Henry Williams Baker, 8.A., of Trinity
College, to the assistant curacy of Great Horkesley,
Essex.

The Great Britain steamer passed Spithead yesterday
afternoon about three o'clock. This enormous shhip
much
ease. to make her way through the water with
ease. She is a very sightly vessel, and seelm2eidin,uumtsnducur
canvass and steam, to be performing about
thour.hree sails She
abaftcame uh
Pe
rf r funnel, nCe Jo, wleisaviunigiderlujibsa.iain.duptuhue lasther
fired a gun, which called the attentem,nuickly
main or mizen masts. On coming upuftothSepitutithatlitasuhtes
crowded by
to the vessel, and the ramparts were
whichi we believe to
very insignificant shpeeacutaut(l)drs4.
2-Tguhue
frigate,Apollo tsreoeompesdha v
ob-
ject on being neared totheveGryreastteßardiitlayi,n.auSdhesaaptpeeuasrield,
to go through the water
upon, The Donegal,
78, captured on the coast of Ireland by
the late Admiral Thornborough during the French inva-
sion, at the tune of the rebellion in Ireland (when she was
named the Hoche), is ordered to be broken up.
SHEERNESS.—The Crocodile, troop-ship, having un-
dergone a thorough refit, was undocked and towed to
Saltpan-reach (her moorings) on Wednesday.
The Raven, cutter, Lieut-Commander Stephen, was
docked on Wednesday for overhaul and repair.
The Hercules, 72, has completed stores, and shipped
her gun-carriages, &c., as an advanced ship, and will be
roasted and out of hand in a few days. She is now
painting.
The Spy, 3, brigantine, having undergone thorough
overhaul and repairs, will be undoeked in a day or two.
The Trafalgar, 120, fitting for the flag of Vice-Admi-
ral Sir J. C. "White, is nearly ready for her service.
The Herald, 26, fitting in the basin, is rapidly pro-
gressing towards readiness for the pendant.

MR. WILSON AND THE SONGS OF SCOTLAND IN
LANCASHIRE.—After visiting nearly all the principal
towns with great success in Lancashire, Mr. Wilson
came to Bury, on Friday night, where he was received
by a room full of the most enthusastic listeners ever sung
to. Every person of note or respectability in the place
was present, and not the least noted of the company was
Daniel Grant, Esq., and his brother, the Cheeryble
brothers of Dickens. Mr. Wilson's selection contained
inni many of
compliance ewithfinest Shoet c Ir
requests
qt
isongs;ests ob
fu tsehyeesraanl sang
taide die , titohn4;
humorous songs of " The Laird o' Cockpen," 44 My
caused Spouse Nancy, ', '
dealandof
" merriment. Get
up andA
bar
the n
t thed oeor ,d of
" wh ithee
entertainment, Mr. Daniel Grant cordially thanked Mr.
Wilson, in the name of the company, for
oathniedugreat treat
he had afforded them, expressing a hope, at the Mime
gwetroethteheolgdoo
time, that lie would give them another night as early as
fir.
Willookson
np promised
bMearnecvhfolenltt
"whaillteerinisatteenlyin
pwoasssi binteresting
country, as given forth by the " magic migshdotnogfsSocoti hisa
Scotia's
01:7 eml
iGnsrtarnet;;
old man's
cheeks bedewed with tears and
lighted
up with smiles,
and the expression he gave to his feelings was sympa-
thised with by every one present. Mr. Wilson's visit to
Bury
has afforded such unqualified
delight, that, com©
when he may,
he is sure of another crowded room.—
From a Correspondent.
k Correspondent vouches for the accuracy of the
following wonderful turnip, grown on turf land, in the
parish of South Leys, Rudbaxton, Pembrokeshire i—lt
weighs, without the leaves at the top, 261b5., and is 74
inches in circumference.

CAUTION TO CORN-DEALERS.—Circular letters have
been sent by order of the Lords of the Committee of
Privy Council for Trade to the different corn inspectors
in market towns, requiring them to be more. particular
in enforcing due returns from the dealers in corn, a
neglect of evhich subjects the offender to a penalty of 20/.
Wiltshire Independent.
RAILWAY WRIT OF INQUISITION.—There is great
excitement at Penrith, on the subject of a writ of inqui-
sition respecting the value of an estate called Oalthwaite
Ball estate, part of which is required for the Lancaster
and Carlisle Railway. A correspondent states that the•
proceedings before a jury specially summoned, corn -
menced on Thursday, and were not expected to termi-
nate before Monday next. The peculiarity of the case
which causes it to excite so much interest is not stated.
The plaintiffs estimated the value of the land required
at 4,526 h