The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-28 00:00:00

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, Mai( 26.—Sir Coleman O'Loghlen who opens the
motion in arrest of judgment to-morrow, is likely to occupy
the entire of the day. Mr. M‘Donagh, Q.C., is on the same
side in this motion. Each of the traversers, it is said, will
claim the right to be heard by counsel on this as well as
upon the new trial motion. But from the spirit exhibited
by the Attorney-General, and the extreme anxiety mani-
fested by some members of the Court to reach the termina-
tion of the State prosecutions, it is probable that this claim
will be resisted, and that the Court will limit the traversers,
so that the argument may be brought to a close within two
or three days.
Sir C. O'Loghlen demurs generally to the indictment, and
there is good reason to believe that such a case will be esta-
blished, as would justify the Court in pronouncing against
the validity of some counts of dig Indictment, although
enough might be preserved to sustain a conviction against
all the traversers except, of course, the Rev. Mr. Tierney,
respecting whom the Attorney-General has abandoned the
prosecution.
The argument and decision upon the arrest of judgment
may also become important, in relation to the appeal to the
House of Lords.
The writ of error is already prepared, in order that the ne-
cessary forms should be gone through, in case the judges
should decide against the motion in arrest of judgment.
There is scarcely room for doubt that the appeal to the House
of Lords will be successful. But the sufferers are to suffer
incarceration in the meantime. The sentence, in all likeli-
hood, will be passed before the close of the present week, _
EXECUTION OF TWO BROTHERS IN NENAGH.
Yesterday, John and Thomas Wade, brothers, who were
found guilty last assize of the murder of a man named
Patrick Ryan, were executed in front of
the Nenagh gaol.
A third brother, Patrick Wade, remains in gaol until next
assizes, charged with being concerned in the same awful deed.
At a few minutes afters welve o clock the two wretched men
ccompanied by the Rev. Mr. Power,
appeared on the drop,
R.C.C., and the Rev. Mr. Bowles, R.C.C. Thomas Wade,
who rather a low-sized man, about twenty-five years
of age, repeated after the
withßev.Mr.Power, a declaration
of his guilt. He acknowledged that his brother
John, he was at the murder of Patrick Ryan (Morgan)
—that there was so other person at it but the two ;
that Shanahan, the informer, swore falsely, for he was
not concerned in any way with the murder, nor did
he know of it. That he forgave his prosecutors, and prayed
most fervently for pardon of his sins, and that the Lord
might have mercy on his soul. John Wade, a taller and
stouter man than his brother, about twenty-eight years of
age, repeated, after the Rev. Mr. Bowles, a similar declaration
of guilt. The unhappy men bade each other farewell, shook
hands, and kissed each other, prior to the light of Heaven
being shut out from them in this world. After the drop fell,
Thomas Wade appeared to suffer much, but in a few minutes
there was no appearance of life. John Wade died almost
instantaneously.

IMPROVEMENT OP KIRKDALF.—Within the last few
months several hundred dwelling-houses have been erected
in Kirkdale. The recently open ground about St. Mary's
Church is covered with neat cottages, and all tenanted. Be-
tween the village and Bootle-lane, Mr. Duckworth has laid
out a very picturesque and elegant little square, surrounded
with villas of great taste, and not more tasty than convenient.
The cry is still more neat and small houses in the environs of
the town, and we are glad to see all who can afford it remove
into pure air.—Limpool Journal.
IRoN TRADE.—An additional furnace has been
blown in at Blaenafon. The greatest number of men ever
employed are at present fully occupied, with every prospect
of a continuance.—Carmarthen Journal.
i We aro most
very happy to learn that matters proceed vemprovingly with
our manufacturing neighbours, and
_that by every calcula-
tion we may expect a successful career in the iron trade for
three or four years, if parties do not become too inflated with
sanguine hope, and put "too many irons in the file."—Mon-
mouthhire Merlin.

PARIS ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.
MAY 13.—The sitting scarcely occupied an hour,
and very few of the papers which were read possessed
general interest. M. Arago Informed the Academy
that arrangements were making for putting up, at the
Paris observatory, a telescope of enormous dimensions,
furnished with glasses combining all the new improve-
ments, and worked by machinery. A commission
was appointed to co-operate with M. Arago on this
important subject. A very long paper, interesting
only in its details to chemists, was received from
Bordeaux, on the quantity of heat given out by the
'various combinations of sulphuric acid with water. M.
Laignel laid before the Academy a notice of a new
apparatus for soundings at sea during the passage
of the vessel through the water. At present, it fre-
quently happens when a vessel is going at a quick
rate, that the lead ceases to descend, and even returns
towards the surface. By the new apparatus the line
is made to fall by the very march of the vessel, on the
same principle, in the inverse way, as a kite rises in
the air by the apparent action of drawing it towards
the holder by the string. A disk of wood to which
the lead is attached is made by the action of the appa-
ratus in the resistance that it sustains to plunge to-
wards the bottom. The idea is ingenious, and will
probably be found successful in practice.—A com-
munication was received from M. Hoefer, on the
organisation of the instruction and practice of me-
dicine in Prussia, and the secondary states of
the Germanic Confederation. We gather from this
paper that the theoretic studies are more rigorous in
Germany than in France, but that the clinical studies
are less rigid, which the author attributes to the
vicious organisation of the German hospitals. In
Germany, as elsewhere, sufficient attention is not
paid to the practical knowledge of medicine and sur-
gery, and men who study hard in the cabinet are per-
mitted to take out degrees without going through the
practical probation which can alone give real know-
ledge to the practitioner. We learn that it has been
proposed to adopt a different system in Germany, and
to establish regular grades of the faculty; requiring fur
the first grade—bachelor in medicine—an apprentice-
ship in' both medicine and surgery, with a perfect
knowledge of the nature and combinations of drug,
and granting the physician's degree only after a cer-
tain period of practice, added to this apprenticeship.
The fees to the members of the first grade would of
course be lower than those to persons of the higher
grade, who would, in addition to their practical know -
ledge, as derived from apprenticeship, have the
advantage of experience. The poor, and persons
of the middle class, who are unable to pay
high fees, would thus have a guarantee for the
capacity of their medical attendants, and a phy-
sician could be called in occasionally, to add the ad-
vantage of his greater experience to the knowledge of
the bachelor in medicine and surgery. Something
of this kind would perhaps be useful in other coun-
tries as well as in Germany; for, whatever may be
the theoretical knowledge of the applicant for the di-
ploma of doctor in medicine, it is hardly right to
confer the highest degree of the most important part
of human science without those guarantees of prac-
tice and experience which are considered necessary
in less important professions.

WILFUL DAMAGE OF PROPERTY
IN TIIE HOME PARK, WINDSOR.
WINDSOR, Mom )Av.—About three years since a cutting of
the depth of eight or ten feet was made across a great por-
tion of the Home Park, leading from the Waterloo-gate, in
the Frogmore-road, to Datchet, which has been a public
thoroughfare from 'Windsor to that village for several centu-
ries past. Across the trench, which is about ten feet wide,
an iron bridge was thrown, in order that her Majesty and his
Royal Highness Prince Albert might proceed, uninterruptedly,
from the Castle to the New Kennel, near the Dairy, where
are kept her Majesty's favourite dogs, under the care of May-
nard, the keeper. This excavation at the time was loudly
complained of by the inhabitants of Windsor and Datchet ;
which, independently of its cutting up one of the most beau-
tiful and delightful portions of the Home Park, renders this
part of the walk, across the Royal domain, at night, and es-
pecially to females, of an extremely dangerous character,
several of whom have been attacked during the winter by
the loose characters who have congregated in that vicinity.
Within the last few weeks the cutting has been extended
several hundred yards, and it now reaches very nearly
to the Waterloo-gate, in the Frogmore-road. In addition
to this, a high mud bank, faced with turf, has been thrown
up along the whole length of the ravine on the Castle side,
so that almost from the moment of entering the park until
it is completely crossed, and Datchet-mead is entered upon,
scarcely a glimpse of the Royal residence, not even of the
Royal standard on the Round Tower, is to be obtained by the
promenaders between the village of Datchet and Windsor.
The old cutting has just been excavated to the depth of
several additional feet, rendering this once picturesque walk
one of the most dull and gloomy imaginable ; and in addition
to these precautionary means to prevent the public from en-
joying the liberty they once possessed of walking on the
green sward, a strong iron fence is in the course of being
erected throughout the whole extent of the cut, about half
way up the high bank, thus rendering it almost impossible
for any one to climb up the steep acclivity. These extraor-
dinary proceedings (the extent of which it is not believed
either her Majesty or Prince Albert is yet aware of, as the
job was not commenced until after the Court left Windsor
six weeks ago) have very naturally caused great complaining
and dissatisfaction amongst her Majesty's lieges throughout
the neighbourhood. For many nights past portions of the
new iron fencing on the sides of the cutting have been wit.
fully bent and shattered, and large pieces broken off and
thrown into the park ; and, notwithstanding the watch which
has been kept since these outrages were first discovered, the
perpetrators of them still remain unknown. This destruc-
tion of property has been of serious consequence to the con-
tractor, Mr. Faulkner, of Husham, near Esher, who is com-
pelled to bear the whole of the loss which has been sustained,
the works not being yet completed. Upwards of fifty of the
iron fences have been damaged and partly destroyed. When
the whole is completed the public will be completely " cut
off" from llerne's Oak, with all its delightful and most in-
teresting historical and Shakspearian associations. We shall,
however, still be permitted to view its venerable trunk and

lifeless branches from the respectful distance of some fifty or
sixty yards; but as for the Fairy Dell, the scene of Falstaff's
amours with the two Merry Wives:of Windsor (but which,
by the by, has lately been half filled up by some Goth-like
hand), a glimpse at the commencement of what is now
termed " Cut-throat-alley" will scarcely be obtained by the
passer by. We may mention that five venerable elm trees,
near Queen Elizabeth's walk, in this immediate vicinity, and
which were planted in the early part of the reign of William
the Third, have been levelled, in order to carry into effect
the " improvements " which are now in progress in this por-
tion of the Royal demesne.

A DUEL—One of those stupid modes of adjusting
a dispute, called " affairs of honour," came off in the vicinity
of Bristol, on SatUrday morning, between Mr. 1-1-- and
Mr. W—. The cause of quarrel has been variously stated.
A correspondent of the Bristol Gazette asserts that the balls
used were made of bread, coated with black lead, and adds,
that one of the bclligerents made his will, bequeathing 3001.
to his adversary.—Keene's Bath 'Journal.

EXTENORDINARY FECUNDITY OF THE ANIMALS .
AT ME LIVERPOOL ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.--This week -
there has been a great increase of British born
" foreigners" at these gardens. An East India monkey
has given birth to a fine young one, which promises
to arrive at full growth and strength as readily as if
born within the tropics. This is a vary rare birth .
in these islands, and but one similar- one has occurred
at the Liverpool Zoological Gardens. The female
hyena has had a litter of five fine healthy whelps ; and there
has been hatched a brood of beautiful black swans. The
zoological varieties of the gardens have likewise been aug-
mented by the addition of two splendid young leopards,
brought by the Catherine, Captain Williams, from Calcutta ;
and, altogether, the visitor who enters these delightful
grounds for the first time this season, will find a multitude
of novelties of all sorts to attract his attention.
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ALARMING FlRE.—Yesterday morning, shortly
before five o'clock, a fire, which occasioned very considerable
alarm, broke out in the Rodney's Head "public-house, occu-
pied by Mr. Francom, situate in Little Suffolk-street, South-
wark.
With all speed three engines were at the scene, with .
the firemen. There being a good supply of water, the hose
were carried into the flaming premises, and placed in such a
position as to throw a great body of water upon the are,:
which quickly extinguished it, but not before the staircase,.
with the flooring, joists, &c., were consumed, about one-fifths
of the roof burned off, and the rest of the building and fur-.
niture greatly damaged by water and smoke. Mr.Francoult
is fortunately insured in the Licensed Victuallers' Fire Office_
During the tire it is supposed that some villains entered the.
bar-parlour, and stole therefrom cash to the amount of up-
wards of 30/., the cash-box being found on the floor, forced.
open, and emptied of its contents. The house had only been.
recently fitted up and greatly improved.
FORTUNATE ESCAPE.-011 Sunday forenoon,
wh
i waat
five minutes to eleven o'clock, the large flagstaff
situated at the top of the steeple of St. George's Cliurchi
Cannon-street East, and upon which the union flag used 01k
particular days to be placed, suddenly broke off through tht
violence of a stiff easterly breeze, and fellwitla a crash on thqstone platform at the entrance to the church, where a number
of the congregation had been standing only five minutes be 4
fore. It fell partly on the iron palisading round the platform;
which it broke away to some extent, and a large cast-iro4
column which supported a gas lamp close by was shivered to
pewasa4Olikfeeetthleonmg,asatnodf3afsehetpintocaircpuomini
pieces.terc atn Res flagbas staffe
,tarin
of about four inches in diameter. It was broken into four
pieces, one of which struck with some violence Mr. Hocka•
day, a cork cutter in Cannori•street, while standing at d)
north side of the church, but did not materially injure him
It is not more than a fortnight ago since the vane or wea7
thercock was placed on the top of the stal It was about
5 feet 10 inches long, and was found after the concussion,
broken into four pieces, in the back yard of Mr. Hattersley,
about 40 yards distance from the church. . s
Several ships are fitting out at Sunderland for tite
coast of Africa, to bring cargoes of guano to this country.-7
Durham Advertiser.
Died, at Melrose, on the 18th curt., at a very act:
winced age, Jean Burnett. She entered the service olf
the late Mrs. Gardiner, in the year 1771, and on her
marriage, continued till her mistress's death, eleven yeafs
ago, when she pf:ssed into the service of her son, Alm
W. Gardiner, Esq., Melrose, where she continued till
her own death as above—thus completing, with undevi-
ating integrity and industry, a service in the same
family, without ever having left it, of no less a period
than seventy-three. years—a period which, it is believed,
has few parallels in Scotland.
A VENERABLE AND RESPECTED GOOSE.—We 6114
the following is e orthy t=f note, to show our Devenittn
friends how honourable_ old age is esteemed in F:Annef..
set:—There is now in the possession of W.- iieniy
Brake, of Closworthy, Somerset, a goose in the 37th
year of her age, with young by her side.--
,Western Times.
A young lady offers the following serviceable add
original rules for the guidance of spinsters ;---', Befoie
marriage it is necessary that a young woman should see
her intended husband in foni situations, viz.-Ist,
„tipsy ; 2,211 y, playing at cards and losing ; 3dly, wait-
ing for his dinner ; andlaitly, in a ball-room."
maTa4onntrtAßx CIRCUMSTANCE..--OBE mass Qf
rock has been -facsed in Mr. King's. quarry, Higher Beb-
bington, 40 feet long, 12' feet' wide, and 3} feet deeP,
making 1,680 cubic feet, or 120 tons. It is perfect, mid
without stain or flaw of any kind, and is now being cut tip
for WC—Halifax Guardian. r