The Sun.
London, England, 1845-03-20 00:00:00

NEWMARKET PROTECTION
SOCIETY.

(Abridged from the Cambridge Advertiser.)
At a meeting of the above-named society, held on the
11th inst., R. 1). Fyson, Esq., in the chair, a petition to
the House of Commons was agreed upon.
The draft of this petition was forwarded to each of
the county Members, with a request to be informed if
they agreed with the prayer of such petition. Mr.
Eaton said he would agree to any measure for the protec-
tion of the farmer: so would Mr. Allix; but he would
" not take a burden off one shoulder and put it on the
other:" but the Hon. Eliot T. Yorke would not go the
whole hog, and very emphatically demanded proof "to
show that the present low prices of agricultural produce,
and the distress of the farmers, is owing to the measures
of 1842 and 1843."

The result of this reply was a request from the Society
that Mr. Yorke would meet his constituents at New-
market, and enter into some further explanation.
Accordingly, at 12 o'clock on Tuesday, the Hon. E.
T. Yorke, M.P., attended a large meeting of tenant-
fisrm ers:which was held at theßutland Arms Inn, and after-
wards by adjournment at the theatre, Newmarket, R.
D. Fyson, Esq., in the chair.
After the CHAIRMAN had briefly explained the object
of the meeting,
The Hon. E. T. YORKE came forward, and, in a
straightforward manly speech, vindicated his Parlia-
mentary conduct, and cited numerous Parliamentary
statistical documents to prove that the course he had
thought fit to pursue was the right one.
After several other gentlemen had addressed the meet-
ing, all condemnatory of Sir R. Peel's policy, a call was
made upon Mr. Yorke to resign.
Mr. YORKE briefly but emphatically said, " I don't
intend to resign."

REBECCA IN lIUTCHESONTOWN.

EXTRAORDINARY PROCEEDINGS.

Yesterday, an occurrence took place in Hutcheson-
town, in the vicinity of the Nursery Mill, opposite the
Humane Society House, which, but for'the good humour
of a number of the parties engaged in it, might have re-
sulted in a formidable riot. From what we could learn of
the circumstances, it appears that an attempt was made
by two extensive iron founders, proprietors in this
quarter, to shut up a bye road, which has existed for the
last fifteen years, and which, besides giving easy access
to the public wishing to cross the river from the Ruther-
glen-road, by the ferry at the Humane Society House,
affords great convenience to the workers in the Nursery
Mill, and other works in the neighbourhood. The attempt
consisted of a strong wooden barrier, and a gate, which to
the surprise of the workers attempting to pass that way,
had been placed so as completely to shut up the road in
question from the use of the public. Determined Rot to
be thus suddenly deprived of a privilege which they had
so long enjoyed, a large body of the operatives and female
weavers connected with the Nursery Mill assembled about
six o'clock in the morning, and made a regular assault
upon the gate; but by their intention being anticipated,
by the propritors in question, a large assembly of the
sons of Vulcan, connected with their works, soon appeared
to defend the barricade. The result was theta slight skir-
mish took place between the opposing parties, which was
followed by several other encounters, in which, we are
happy to say, with the exception of a few bruises, no great
damage was done on either side. The operatives of the
foundry for a considerable period, forming a compact
body, defended the gate against all opposition, until a
lad, driving an empty coal cart, was engaged by the
opposing party, galloped amongst them and com-
pletely broke up their square, driving the gate
and all other impediments before his well-whipped
charger. After this the two forces retired to their
usual labours ; but during the forenoon the gate
was again set up, and apparently with a renewed
determination on the part of the Vulcan people to de-
fend it at all hazards. The women, however, of the
Nursery were not to be baulked in this way, and
accordingly they mustered in still greater force,
and being headed by several stalwart engineers,
tenters, and mil-wrights, and a certain sonsy mus-
cular manager, they charged upon the gate,
and after a severe fisticuff encounter between the
male portion of the belligerents, succeeded in driving off
the defenders, destroying the barricade, and carrying off
the gate, which they.tossed into the Clyde amidst vehe-
ment cheering. It is but due to the workmen of the
Vulcan Foundry, however, to say, that when the ladies
appeared to aid the other party, they gave but a feeble
and ineffectual resistance. The taking of the gates cif
Somnauth was nothing to this.
Since the above was written we have been informed
that but for the timely interference of one of the pro-
prietors of the foundry, bloodshed would have ensued
and probably loss of life.—Glasgow Saturday Post.

THE YARMOUTH BEACHMEN.—Statement of ser-
vices rendered by twenty-one persons of the undermen-
tioned companies, on Sunday, March 10, 1845 :—" That
about 5 o'clock, A.m., observed a vessel aground upon
the Scroby sand, the wind being then about E. by N.
Rowing boats were immediately launched, and proceeded
towards the vessel, but owing to the dangerous situation
of the vessel, it being impossible to render any assistance
with boats of that description, the Star Company re.
turned to the shore and proceeded to launch the
life- boat, and with the assistance of other companies
they succeeded in getting afloat about six L.m., with a
crew of 21 men and the assistance of six horses to
tow the life-boat to the northward as far as Caistor ;
then proceeded under sail towards the vessel, but
owing to the flood tide and the wind we could
not reach the vessel, to which we tacked to the north-
ward, and the yawl Water Witch came and took a
rope to assist, and after having reached a consider-
able time to the northward, saw the vessel's mainmast go
overboard and again tacked towards the vessel,but could
not reach the said vessel, and was c impelled to tack to the
northward the second time, and reaching in that direction
a sufficient distance to enable the life boat to fetch the
vessel, and again tacked the boat towards the said vessel,
which we succeeded in reaching through much sea and
great difficulty. The unfortunate vessel proved to be the
schooner Princess Royal, of Newcastle. from Sligo
bound to London, with a cargo of oats, which we found
to have a crew consisting of four men and one passenger,
whom we were successful in saving from a watery
grave, as the boat had scarcely left the sand
when the vessel filled with water and became a
total wreck. The crew were landed cn Yarmouth
beach about ten, A.M., the same morning. The men in
the life-boat were as follows:—Star Company, eleven
men; Holkham ditto, seven men; Brock and Denny
ditto, three men: Total, twenty- one.—Caml ridge
Advet tiser.
FALL IN THE PRICZ OF BREAD.—OH Tuesday the
bakers of Drury-lane, Clare-market, and other places,
lowered the price of the 41b. loaf to sid., being a reduc-
tion of one penny. There is some bread selling as low as
43-d., called country bread, but not wei4hed. The high-
priced bakers still maintain their prices. This is the
first alteration that has taken place in the price of bread
during the severe winter.
ARSON.—The Directors of the West of England
Fire Insurance Company, in order to put an end to the very
serious losses incurred by the wanton setting fire to farming
and other property in this and other counties, have intimated
their determination to prosecute all offenders, so as to lead
to the severest punishment of such persons. The company
have ordered their solicitor, Mr. Barnes, to prosecute, at
the ensuing assizes, Mary llayes and Mary Lashbrook,
charged with an offence of this description at Bideford.
Devolipoi t Telegraph.
ACCIDENT FROM WINDOW CLEANING.—A female
servant of Mr. Hutt, tailor, Westminster-road, fell from a
seconthfloor window on Tuesday morning as she was standing
on the outside to clean it. ller shoulder was dislocated ; but
otherwise the injuries she received were not so serious as
might have been expected.

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mondsey-street, Southwark, was thrown into a state of_"' --= '.--
eitement in consequence of the discovery of a destrii . ,sts Lis eat.
It occurred at a furniture warehouse, situate at )\o. *via.....-
occupied by Mr. Hoppermient. It appears that abou alf-
past twelve o'clock, as police-constable 152 M was proceed-
ings along his beat, his attention was suddenly arrested by
hearing a cry of tire raised. He immediately hastened to-
wards_the spot. whence the sound proceeded, when he per-
ceived flames curling round the first-floor window. The con-
stable immediately sprung his rattle, and knocked violently
at the front door, but without receiving any answer. lie
next proceeded to a back door, where he likewise sprung kis
rattle, and shouted " Fire" with all his might. Whilst there,
he says, he distinctly heard cries of distress, apparently pro-
ceeding from the building on fire. Upon again reaching
the front door he found that some of the neighbours, in
their anxiety, no doubt, to rescue the inmates, had forced
open the street door. The draught thus given to the flames
made them travel through the premises with unusual ra-
pidity. The scene at that moment was of a most alarming
and agonizing character; a number of the inhabitants having
collected in front of the house, they were bewailing in a half-
frantic manner the fate of the residents—the flames rushing
out of the windows with the greatest impetuosity, threatening
devastation to the adjoining buildings. With all possible ex-
pedition a messenger started to the engine-stations with in-
telligence of the calamity ; but the building being a very old
one, shortly after the fire had gained possession of the floor-
ings. the roof and joistings gave way, and fellin with a fearful
crash, carryingalong with them the whole of the furniture con-
tained in the upper rsoms, which slescended like a hugs sheet
of fire into the ground floor. The firemen continued to labour
most incessantly, in spite of the immense showers of sparks
that were continually Killing upon them, anti the danger that
was apprehended lest the front and side walls should fall
into the street, and injure them. During the whole of the
time thus occupied, the neighbours were running to and fro,
inquiring of each other whether or not they had seen any of
the occupiers of the building. We are sorry to say that, up
to three o'clock, notwithstanding that inquiry was made at
every house in the immediate vicinity, not the least tidings
could be gleaned of either the occupier, his. wife,-or children
—of the latter, we understood from a neighbour, there were
no fewer than live. The probability, therefore, is, that every
person in the house perished in the flames. The inmates of
the house adjoining, occupied by Mr. Benjamin, a wholesale
clothier, were forced to make a precipitate retreat from the
premises, in consequence of the smoke entering the place with
such power as almost to suffocate them. The whole of the
valuable stock in- trade is also extensively injured, but more
especially from water. _

FOOT-RACE.—On Tuesday afternoon the running
match between Marshall (of Kentish-town) and Catlin (of
Camden-town) came off at Hampstead. The contesting dis-
tance was two miles, and the stakes were 10/. Catlin has
catered frequently in pedestrian matches, and was the
favourite in betting at six to four. Of his opponent little was
known, except to his backers. One mile of road was mea-
sured, over which. the competitors were to contend, running
the mile out and return. At the start they went off at good
speed, 'and ran abreast of each other half a mile, when Catlin
showed in front, and continued to increase the distance
between himself and his opponent, and completed the first
mile in 5 minutes and 29 seconds, being 40 yards in ad-
vance. Marshall came up, and turned the mile, and appeared
determined to overtake his adversary, and which he suc-
ceeded in doing at the conclusion of the next half-mile. It
was now quite evident the pace was too fast for Catlin to
endure. They strenuously contested till within 300 yards
of the goal, when Catlin relaxed his speed, and Marshall
went in the winner at ease, and accomplishing the two miles
of road in 11 minutes and 3 seconds.

JOHN TAWELL. —lt would appear that some dis-
cussion has arisen among the authorities as to how Tawell
shall fare during the brief period he has to live, and whether
he shall be executed in the prison dress or in the Quaker's
dress he wore at his trial. The visiting magistrates met
upon the subject on Saturday, and again on Tuesday. It is
decided that the condemned man shall have no restrictions
put upon his diet, and that he shall die, as he lived, in his
Quaker habiliments. Oa Monday he was visited by bis
wife, his step-daughter, Miss Cutforth, and his brother,
Mr. William Tawell, who is said to be a draper
in London. Mrs. Tawell had not seen her husband
since Sunday week last. This meeting was thought
likely to be a most painful one, and the prisoner
had been heard to declare that he dreaded it more than death
itself. It lasted for near two hours, after which they ex-
pressed themselves astonished at the manner in which it bad
been sustained. Mrs. Tawell, who speaks of him with great
affection, does not hesitate to express her firm conviction of
his innocence. Her daughter is of a similar opinion. The
condemned room is a long room, called a " day-room," about
20 feet by 10. Along one side are five doors, opening into
five cells ; in one of these he sleeps, but the door is never
locked. He has a fire and candle. He writes incessantly—
probably answers to the numerous letters which he receives.
Much of his time is spent in prayer, particularly at night.
The day of execution is now fixed for Friday, the 28th inst.
INCORRIGIBLE YOUNG THIEL—A young fellow,
named Mathew Steele, only fifteen years of age, was yester-
day committed for trial by the magistrates at Brentford, for
stealing two silver spoons, the property of Mr. Gilpin, of
East Sheen, Surrey. The boy's father is a shoemaker, and,
in consequence of the bad conduct of his son, he wanted to
send him to sea. He called with him on Mr. Gilpin, for
whom he worked, and who had promised to do something for
his son ; and at that gentleman's house young Steele had some
pudding given him, which he ate with a silver spoon. He saw
the spoons placed in the scullery to be washed, and, having
occasion to call at the house again, he passed through the
scullery, and stole the spoons.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT BY MACIIINEIM—Tuesday
Mr. Hip-,,gs held an inquest at St. George's Hospital, on the
body of William Bluden, aged thirty-three. From the
evidence, it appeared that the deceased was in the employ of
Mr. Thompson, engineer and ironfounder, of Ecclesten-street,
Pimlico ; and, on Saturday, the Bth instant, he was employed
grinding some chaff knives on a stone which was turned by
steam power. Whilst so employed, by some accident, he fell
between the stone on which he was working and another.
The machinery was stopped as soon as possible, and, after
some trouble, deceased was extricated, but not before he was
frightfully injured about the body—some of the bones being
fractured and torn away. lie was removed to the hospital,
where he lingered until the 13th inst., when death terminated
his sufferings. Verdict—Accidental Death.
THE LICENSING SYSTESI.—At Lambeth Police-
court, on Tuesday, Mr. Chase, the landlord of the Black Prince,
public-house, in Prince's••road, Lambeth, attended for the
purpose of putting in bail as required by the Act of Parlia-
ment, to such an amount as will cover the expenses atten-
dant upon an appeal at the general quarter sessions, against
the decision of the licensing magistrates for the Newington
district. On Saturday last Mr. Chase waited upon Mr.
Norton, at this Court, to request that magistrate's assistance
in a case of the most serious consequence to him. From his
statement on that occasion it appeared that about six months
before he purchased the good will, &c., of the Black Prince
public-house, and his going in cost him upwards of 9001.
About three weeks ago lie had been summoned to this Court
by the police, for allowing card playing in his house, but the
case was of so trivial a character that the magistrate (Mr.
Norton) merely fined him a shilling and the expenses. For
this offence his license was suspended to the adjourned day
(Friday), and on that day they took it away from the house
altogether. Mr. Norton on that occasion expressed consider-
able surprise that for a single offence, and that too of so
trifling a character,. the license should be taken away. He
also expressed his willingness to see the licensing clerk, and
give a copy of the notes taken when his case was heard, and
hoped the magistrates would rescind their judgment on the
matter and renew the license. It now, however, appears
that an appeal to the quarter sessions is the only means of
getting a renewal of the license, and to prosecute this at,
Reigate Mr. Chase will be put to the expense of nearly
0 eCourt.
Bail to the amount of 801. was given, and the parties
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left. the

ACCIDENT IN THE WESTMINSTEIP•ROAD.---TlieS•
day, abont noon, an aged female, named Mary Hopkins, was
riding with her husband in a light chaise cart, and just as
they were passing the end of the New-cut, Westminster-
road, the horse stumbled, and the woman was pitched out of
the cart on her head. The left collar-bone was fractured, and
serious injuries were inflicted about the head. She was re-
moved to the Westminster Hospital.

SUDDEN DEATII IN THE STREET.--TUeSdaV Mr.
Higgs held an inquest at St. James's Workhouse, Poland-
street, on the body of George Marshall, aged forty-six, of
No. 11. Upper Grosvenor-street. The deceased on Sunday
last was proceeding along Regent-street, in compan_y with
his wife, when he fell down on the pavement. He was
carried to a neighbouring surgery, when it was found that
life was extinct. Verdict—" Natural death, by the visita-
tion of God."

TWO CHILDREN BURNT TO DEATH.--TuesdaV
Mr. W. Payne held an inquest at St. Bartholomew's Hos-
pital, on the body of John Topple, aged four years. De-
ceased's parents reside in Chatham-gardens, City-road, and
on Friday evening last the mother left deceased and two
other young children in the care of a boy twelve years of
age. He, however, left them for a few minutes, and whilst
the deceased and another littlE boy were looking in the
fender for a lost button his pinafore took fire, and before it
could be extinguished he was dreadfully burnt, and expired
in the hospital on Sunday. A second inquest was held in
Guy's Hospital, on the body of Matilda Sophia Blackmore,
aged fourteen. The deceased resided with her parents in
Vauxhall-walk, Lambeth. On Saturday morning last she
was alone in the room, when by some unaccountable means
her clothes caught fire. Her screams brought assistance, but
the fire was not extinguished until she was burnt over nearly
the whole surface of her body. She was removed to Gu)es
Hoipital, where she expired on Monday morning. Verdict in
each case, "Accidental death."

CONDUCT OF ROCKER IN NEwl3AlE.—Since his
committal to Newgate, Rocker has manifested the same in-
difference with respect to the charge of murder which he ex-
hibited before the Coroner and at the Police- court. During
the day he takes exercise with the other prisoners in the
yard attached to the wing in which he is confined, and enters
freely into conversation with them. A great portion of his
time, however, is devoted to reading and writing. He regu-
larly attends the chapel, and pays the greatest attention to
the rules and regulations of the prison. The cell in which
he is confined is immediately above that of the condemned
convict Tapping, on the north side of the prison. Since his
incarceration he has been visited by his father and brother.
To the latter he spoke of his innocence of the crime imputed
to him, and that he had no doubt about proving himself not
guilty on his trial. The trial, it is expected, will take place
on the 11th of April, the Judges on the rota being those who
are
Acme Circuit, viz., Lord Denman and Mr.
Baron
received by the
metropolitan :police on Tuesday, that some time during the
a neen
Alderson. th e.
SACRILEGEr o
—lnformation was
past week the church of Shipmeadow, in the county of Suf-
folk, was broken into and robbed of two white surplices,
black gown, an altar cloth, the pulpit hangings,
and a look-
ing-glass. A reward of ten guineas is
otTered for the appre-
hension of the ollenders.
DEATH OF MR. WOMBWELL'S LARGETLETHANT'AT
ACCRINGTON..--It will be with feelings of regret, we have no
doubt, that the juveniles in every principal town in the cona-
try, and many thousands of riper years, will hear of the
death of Mr. Wombweli's famous elephant "Chuney," naturd
after his fellow exile of Exeter 'Change notoriety. " Chaney"
had been unwell for some little time, but did not exhibit aay
alarming symptoms of illness till Sunday morning last, 111
liaslingden, when he was found lying on his side, having
with his weight in falling, knocked out two ends of his habi-
tation. Since then he has been getting rapidly worse, and
he expired at Accrington at five o'clock yesterday (Tuesday)
morning. It is supposed that he must have caught cold during
the late severe weather. This elephant was taken from the
Birmans, with thirty-three others, at the time Lord Comber-
mere commanded the British army in India:
Hewag
brought to England by Captain Mangles, formerly_an M.P.
Indianian, Surrey, in the Ganges East Indiaan, and purchased A
by
Mr. Wombwell for SOO/. Ho was 11 feet 4 inches in height,
and weighed nearly five tons! Mr. Wombwell possessed him
about 18 or 19 years. He was remarkable for his sagacity,
and his death will be a severe .
loss to Mr. Wombwell, who.
however, is now the owner of five fine eleithants.,-B/ackkra
Standard. -
Two more of the persons injured at the execution
of the murderer Saville, at Nottingham, died last week,
waking about twenty byes in all lost on that occasion.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY TIIEATRE.
GREAT ATTRACTION FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS.
ON EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 24,
Will be produced a New Drama, called MARGARET CATCH-
POLE. Supported by Messrs. H. Hughes, Hicks, Fredericks, R.
Homier, S. Cowell, Heslop, Lewis, Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Lewis, aud Mrs,
R. Honner.

After Which, THE IRISH TUTOR, In which the Infant Power,
Miss Heron, will appear.
To conclude with TIIE MOOR MAIDEN, In which Messrs. Hicks,
Neville, Fredericks, Lewis, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Martin, and Mrs. H.
Yining will perform.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box-
office, from Eleven to Four.

FLANDERS MAIL.
BRussiaLs, Mancit 16.—8 v a Ministerial resolution of the
15th of March it is decided, that in addition to one packet
between Antwerp and Batavia and Singapore, for which
service special regulations are made, there will be, in 1845,
regular packets ; one between Antwerp and Constantinople,
touching at Smyrna, Athens, and Syra ; two between Ant-
werp and Bahia, touching at Pernambuco; three betweeen
Antwerp and New York ; four between Antwerp, Valpa-
raiso, and Cablao ; five between Antwerp and New York.
In consequence of the continuance of the cold, vegetables
are extravagantly dear, aad so scarce that many persons re-
siding in the distant quarters, find it difficult to procure any.
The farmers sell their cattle, being unable to feed them. The
supply of milk in the city is insufficient. Great fears are felt
for the crops. As for statistics of pauperism we dare Rot
touch on that subject.
The Impartial of Bruges publishes a letter from Ostend, of
the 14th, which says :—" The schooner belonging to the
royal marine is fitting out in our basin. Orders are daily
It
ex-
pected for its departure for the late colony of Guatemala.
will not be commanded by Captain Petit—Bruneht Papers,
March 17.

THE GENERAL POST-OFFlCE.—Considerable altera-
tions are about to be made is the establishment of the
General Post-office, in St. Martin's-le-Grand, by the erection
of aide galleries and other conveniences in the newspaper and
letter-sorting offices, in order to expedite both the morning
stud evening duties.