The Sun.
London, England, 1845-08-04 00:00:00

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COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the
Princess Royal, and attended by the Royal suite, re-
turned to Osborne House, after an excursion in the Roya 1
yacht, at six o'clock on Friday afternoon.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince
Alfred, and the Princess Alice, were taken airings in
the pleasure grounds on Friday afternoon.
Sir James Graham arrived at Osborne House on
Saturday.
Her Majesty and her Royal Consort took equestrian
exercise ou Saturday forenoon.
The Queen and Prince Albert, attended by the Coun-
tess of Charlemont, Sir James Graham, and the Equerries
in Waiting, drove to Parkhurst Prison for Juvenile Of-
fenders on Saturday. The Royal party remained nearly
two hours, and witnessed the inmates pursuing the vari-
ous modes of instruction, and also the performance of
their gymnastic exercises.
Her Majesty and the Prince returned at half-past five
o'clock, and afterwards walked in the pleasure grounds.
The royal children were not taken out, owing to the un-
favourable state of the weather.
Colonel Bowles returned to Osborne House on Satur-
day from town.
Colonel Buckley and Colonel Bouverie have taken
their departure from Osborne House.
Yesterday morning the Queen and Prince Albert at-
tended Divine service in Whippiugham Church. The
Countess of Charlemont, the Dowager Lady Lyttelton,
Sir James Graham, Major-General Wemyss, Colonel
Bowles, and Colonel Wylde, were in attendance.
The royal party returned to Osborne House ix three
pony carriages.
The very wet and stormy weather yesterday morning
prevented the royal family being taken their accustomed
walks and rides.
HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE NETHERLANDS.—
The King called at Stafford House, on Saturday, and
made inquiry after the state of the Duchess of Sutherland.
His Majesty honoured Sir Robert Peel with his com-
pany at dinner, on Saturday, at his residence in White-
hall-gardens. His Majesty was attended by his Excel-
lency. Baron Dedel, Viscount Hawardeu, Lord in
Waiting, his Excellency M. Boud, CAlt*A.:l3stron
Coehoorn, Count Bylandt, and the Hon. Captidii Rood,
Groom in Waiting.
The King honoured the performance of the Italian
Opera with his presence in the evening, attended by
Baron Dedel, Viscount Hawarden, M. Boud, Count By -
landt, and Colonel Baron Coehooru.
Yesterday morning his Majesty attended Divine ser-
vice in the Dutch Church, in Austin Friars. The
sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Gehle. Baron
Dec...el, Viscount Hawarden, M. Bond, Colonel Baron
Coehoorn, Count Bylandt, and Mr. Stratenus were in the
King's suite.
His Majesty, attended by Baron Dedel, M. Boud,
Viscount llawarden, Colonel Baron Coehoorn, and
Count Bylandt, honoured the Duke of Wellington with
his company at dinner yeSterday at Apsley Home. His
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge also dined with
the noble Duke to meet the King.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Gloucester
and the Duke of Cambridge honoured the Italian
Opera with their presence on Saturday evening.
The Duke of Cambridge visited her Royal Highness
the Duchess of Gloucester on Saturday at Gloucester
House.

Mr. Sheil and Mr. Wyse had an interview with the
Earl of Dalhousie on Saturday at the office of the Board
of Trade.

A. Deputation of the Silk Weavers, accompanied by
their Secretary, Mr. J. S. Sherrard, had an interview
with Sir George Clerk on Saturday at the Board of
Trade, upon business connected with their trade.
Sir James Graham left town on Saturday morning for
Osborne House, isle of Wight, on a visit to her Majesty.
Lord Ingestre and Mr. Cripps transacted business at
the Board of Trade on Saturday.
Baron de Moncorvo, Portuguese Minister, and Baron
de Brunnow, the Russian Minister, transacted business
at the Foreign-office on Saturday.
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England had a
meeting on Saturday afternoon at their office inWhitehall
place. There were present the Archbishop of Canter-
bury, the Bishops of London, Lincoln, Norwich, and
Rochester, the Earl of Devon, the Earl of Besborough,
and the Dean of Westminster.

Lord Granville Somerset arrived in town on Saturday
from Brighton.
Dispatches from the Governor of Hong-Kong were
received on Saturday at the Colonial-office.
Dispatches were sent off on Saturday evening from
the Colonial-office for the Lord High Commissioner of
the lonian Islands, and for the Governor of Malta.
Sir F. Smith, Mr. Vignolles, and Mr. C. Ross, had
interviews with the Earl of Dalhousie on Saturday at
the Board of Trade.

The Duke of Wellington and Sir Fred. Trench at-
tended the early service yesterday in the Chapel Royal,
St. James's. The Rev. Dr. Wesley officiated and
preached the sermon. The Duke of Beaufort, Lords
Wilton, Sandwich, Ingestre, and Ernest Bruce, attended
the daily service yesterday in the Chapel Royal. Pray-
ers were read by the Rev. J. Haden, and the lessons by
the Rev. Dr. Wesley. The sermon was preached by
the Rev. Dr. Wesley. The anthem was, " Lord, how
are they increased,"—Kent. Mr. Cooper presided at the
organ.

CHARGE OF SHOOTING.
PRESTON, AUGUST 2.—This morning, a little before
11 o'clock, as the Rev. R. Moore, incumbent of Lund, a
county magistrate, was walking up Fishergate, he was
fired at by a man of the name of Richard Bennett. He
was instantly apprehended by Mr. Moore, and handed
to a policeman, by whom he was brought to the Town•
hall, and examined before a full bench of county magi-
strates, including Mr. J. Cunliffe, in the chair, the
Rev. C. E. Kendal, Mr. R. Newsham, Mr. S. Horrocks,
and Mr. G. Jackson.

The Rev. R. Moore, who sat upon 'the bench, was
sworn. lie said :7-As I was walking up Fishergate

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this morning, at a little before 11 o'clock, from Messrs.
Pilkington and Walker's office, to the Town-hall, I heard
a report of fire. arms when about half-way up Fishergate.
The gun or pistol, whichever it was, was discharged
close to me, and the smoke came about my head. Im-
mediately afterwards I was struck with a hard substance
upon my right brea.A. Looking round to see who had
thrown it, I saw that man (pointing to the prisoner),
Richard Bennett. He looked conscious of having done
something wrong, and, knowing his character pretty
well, I went up to him and seized him, when several per-
sons came about us. I called for the police. Two men
came up, and one man brought a pistol and said, " Ikre's
the pistol." He said, "He (the prisoner) shot it. I saw
him shoot it, and then throw the pistol at you." A
policeman came up, and I told him to take him to the
Town-hall, where I was going, and the magistrates
would investigate the matter. This is all I know.
The Rev. Gentleman's evidence having been taken
down and signed, the prisoner was asked if be had any
questions to ask the prosecutor, but he declined asking
any. _ . _

The prisoner declined asking the witness any ques-
tions.

---.-John Harrison was next examined. He said, lam a ♦
carder, and Jive in Riley-street, Preston. I was in
Fishergate this morning about five minutes to eleven.
o'clock. I saw the prisoner fire a pistol at that gentle-
man (Mr. Moore), and afterwards throw the pistol at
him, which struck him upon the right breast. Saw him
take aim at Mr. Moore. The prisoner was close to Mr.
Moore when he filed. I was just behind the prisoner.
The prisoner faced Mr. Moore. I picked the pistol up
on its falling after being thrown against that gentle-
man's breast, and have since given it to police-constable
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Adam Capstick, carder, of London-road, said—l was
in Fishergate this morning with the last witness, John
Harrison. I saw the prisoner fire a pistol at Mr. Moore;
he was close to Mr. Moore, perhaps three yards distant.
Prisoner then threw the pistol at him, and hit him on
the right breast. The ball from the pistol passed Mr.
Moore's coat, and went across the street.
The prisoner said he would not ask any questions.
Mr. Cunliffe—The last witness says ho saw the ball
pass Mr. Moore's coat and cross the street.
Prisoner—He has very quick eyes then.
William Kirby, Christ Churchyard, reeler, being
sworn, said—l was in Fishergato this morning, and saw
Mr. Moore and the prisoner. I saw the prisoner take a
pistol out of his pocket. He fired instantly, but I can-
not swear that he aimed at Mr. Moore ; he then threw
the pistol at him, and hit him on the right breast.
Robert Sneyd Williams, police-constable, said—l re-
ceived the prisoner into custody, and charged him with
having fired at Mr. Moore ; he replied, " We will see
about that another day." I received the pistol from
John Harrison, which I now produce ; the smoke I saw
arise was apparently from fire-arms.
The prisoner said—He (Mr. Moore) has accused me
of a crime lam not guilty of. I only want to make it
known.
The Chairman then said—Yon are committed to Lan-
caster Castle to take your trial at the assizes for shooting
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having, at four o'clock in the morning of Tuesday, the
19th of April, 1836, blown up with gunpowder the house
of Mr. Thomas Parkinson, of Kirkham. lie is the son
of Mr. Bennett, shoemaker, of Kirkham, and was in-
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previous indifferent character he had borne, led to his
apprehension on the charge, but, by a singular anomaly
in the law, the off, nce could not be brought within any
existing statute, and, of course, no indictment could be
preferred against him.

GREAT CENTRAL SARDINIAN RAlLWAY.—Extract
of a letter received from W. S. Craig, Esq., dated Cagliari,
July 7,1845, to B. Buck and Co., of Eastcheap :—" The pro-
jected railway is the exclusive topic of conversation here. The
Sardillians would rejoice at seeing it carried into effect. I
called on the Viceroy with the prospectus and map, and he re-
quested rile to favour him with a translated copy of the first,
which I did. He seems quite delighted with the idea, and I
feel certain his influence will be exerted in favouring the pro.
ject. He leaves by this packet on a visit to Turin, and will
be absent three month.. Since I first called upon him he has
twice sent for me to visit him at the palace, and consult on the
subject of the railway."
Allss CLARA SErrow.—This very talented
your lady has been giving her entertainments at Bath, Chel-
tenham, and other provincial towns, with the greatest success.
The rooms were crowded every evening of her performances,
and she was received with enthusiastic applause. We under-
stand that she contemplates a continental trip, and intends
visiting Calais, St. Omer, and Ostend, before her return to
London.