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fliE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EiTENING, JUNE 13, 1842.

PORTUGAL..
FALMOUTH, JUNE 11 The steamer Braganza arrived thi
morning with the Perilhsular mails and the following paiscn•
gers :—Messrs. Smith, Davenport, Parselleir, Williams an,
child, Delcampo, Hulston. Thup, J. Ade Agreda aid two sons
Stewart, St. Clair, Garland, Vidal, Plummer, Hyland
Murphy and servant, Felix Slurtor, A. Alves, Graham an
daughter, Gelerat, and D. .1. Chase ; Captain May, sth regi
ment ; Miss Duinford, Miss Noble, and Miss Harris ; ant
Captain Tesdall. The dates are—Gibraltar, 2d inst. ; Cadiz
3d inst. ; Lisbon, 6th inst. ; Oporto. 7th inst. ; and Vigo, attl
inst.
The Penguin packet, Lieut. Leslie, sailed yesterday with the
Brazil mails. Passengers—St. Mein) da Silva, with de-
spatches, said to be respecting the approaching marriage of the
Emperor of Brazil with the daughter of the King of Naples;
St. Sodre, and AI. Theremin, Prussian Consul.
LISBON, JUNE 6.—1 regret to say that at the last moment
when it was understood that by the decision, both of the
Council of State and of the Aiinistry, every difficulty had been
overruled, and nothing remained but to copy out the treaties.
sign them, and transmit them home for ratification, an, ob-
stacle to the prat-apt conclusion of the business has been raised
by the Duke of Pamella, who, it is stated, now requires some
distinct admission of the principle of a future revision of the
slave-trade treaty, which Lord Howard's instructions do nor
allow him to accede to, and which, therefore, necessitates an-
other reference home. It is greatly to be regretted than
these repeated delays are allowed to take place. I have
the strongest reason to believe that the Government here
is sincerely anxious to settle both Treaties. The
difficulty presented by the piracy question had been over-
come— the Government resolving- to take upon itself
the responsibility of issuing a oecree drawn up
way to meet our views. The guarantees sought b 1
us against the abuses that might result from the
abolition of the Conservatorial Court, and of the
other British privileges, would have been afforded by special
laws to be introduced by the Government in the Cortes, em-
powering a mixed commission to levy the assessed taxes On
British subjects, with an appeal to the tribunal of the Treasury.
A Jury of half British and half Portuguese was to be formed
fur trial in criminal cases, and British subjects here were also
to have the same rights as to bail, &c., which Portuguese sub-
jects have in England ; so that all the security that could be
given, consistently with the abolition of exclusive privileges
would have been given, and until the bills had passed the
Cortes and been sanctioned by the Crown, the present privi-
leges would have continued. With respect to the tariff, also,
it is said that the Commissioners have presented a Report
recommending great reduction on many articles. This ques-
tion would, however, necessarily require some time to discuss,
yet as the home Government is understood to have signified its
willingness to take off 2s. 9d. a gallon from wine, thus reducing
it irourss. 9d. to 35., and to reduce the duty on brandy to
15s. per gallon, provided a sufficient compensation were
given in return, the question might have been immediate])
and advantageously entered upon. But now three week•
more must elapse before the Slave-trade Treaty can be
signed, and until that be signed the other treaty will not be.
The time, however, will not be entirely lost, as information,
and arrangements respecting the tariff may go on, so as t,
bring the whole business to a speedy conclusion after the a,
swer from home shall have arrived. Still the delay is calcu•
fated to be mischievous, and can set ve no good purpose. In
a former letter I exonerated the Duke of Palmella from
causing delay, and did not do so on light grounds; but it
appears that my information, however confidently given, afro
backe.l by evidence that at the time seemed indisputahlt'.
was too favourable to the Duke. It is shrewdly surmisee
that the object of the latter is to get the negotiations trans-
ferred to England, and himself appointed on a special mis-
sion to negotiate both treaties. A residence at the Court
of London is a very pleasant thing to a man with the large
fortune the Duke has now at his disposal; and should tit
delay lead not immediately to the transfer of the negotia•
tions, but to the present Government being broken up, no
doubt the Duke of Palmella is a person of sufficient import-
ance to induce any Ministry likely to be formed, to be willina
to conciliate him by the offer of the London mission, which 1:
known to be the object of his desire.
The elections commenced yesterday. It is difficult to sa'
how they will go on in Lisbon itself, which will probably be
closer run than at any other place. The Aliguelite interest i,
very strong in the outskirts of Lisbon, and, added to the Sep-
tembrists, will doubtless give the coalition a majority in some
of the town parishes, but as not only Lisbon and neighbour-
hood, but the whole province of Estramadura, including the
districts of Santarem and Leiria, are included in the same elm'.
Loral circle, which returns twenty four Deputies, the Govern-
ment, there is little doubt, will carry the day. The present
elections are of one to two or more Delegates, returned by the
votes of the qualified parishioners, and who, added to those to
Santarem, Leiria, &c., will have to elect the Deputies. A
great struggle is going on, and each party puts forth its most
conspicuous characters."' The Diario claims to have carrier
the election of Delegates in 18 parochial districts in Lisbon
and acknowledges having lost in 10. The Nacional claims ls
to.: the Opposition against 10 cat ried by the Government, the
rest being still doubtful. The Correio publishes particulars
12 parochial districts in which the Government candidates have
the majority, and of 8 in which the Opposition candidates hav,
the lead. It has generally been a very bard run here. The
Alban, Government steamer, is here, and leaves for England
to-morrow; and I shall probably be able to give you the ac-
count of the Lisbon returns by that vessel.
The funeral of J. M. Oneill, Esq., took place on Tuesla)
last, and was very numerously and respectably attended. The
body was laid in the Encanaeo Church, where the funeral ser-
vice was performed ; it was subsequently conveyed for inter-
ment to the cemetery of Prazeres, near Comtto d'Ourique,
The pall was borne by the Danish Minister (Count Luckner)
Al. Dietz (the King's Secretary), and Mr. Smith (the British
Consul), on one side ; and on the other by Conde de Villa
Real, and Senhors J. 1)a Silva Carvalho and R. F. Magalhaes.
The Duke de Terceira and many members of the diplomatic
and Consular body attended the funeral.
Senor Aguilar, the Spanish Minister, has been summoned
to Madrid, to take part, it is understood, in the formation of
the new administration there. He was to leave Lisbon to-day.
The French war steamer Pluton, arrived this morning ; is be-
lieved to be sent to take home Al. de Varennes, the French
Minister. It had previously transpired that M. de Varennes
was about to leave, the reason assigned being the dangerous
state of his father's health; bow far this may be correct or not
I cannot say.
The Indus still continues here with the Lynx ; the Alban,
Government steamer, arrived from Plymouth on Thursday,
bringing 250 sailors, who were transferred to the Indus, which
is ordered to the Mediterranean to relieve the Calcutta, which
was to proceed home to be paid off, but will be immediatel)
recommissioned, and probably be stationed here. The Alalabar,
Captain Sarterius, is expected here in the meantime, but not to
make a long stay, being destined for South America.
The Poatuguese frigate, Donna Maria 11., is about leaving
for Angola, Goa, Macao, and Timor, taking a new Governor•
for tee latter place, 130 prisoners under sentence of trans
portation to Angola, and also a cargo of wine, &c., from Lisbon
to Goa and other parts.
The Queen and Court will move from the Necessidades to
the Palace at Cintra at the end of this week.
'1 bus, on the Government side, the Duke of Terceira i
eandidate for the district of the Cathedral, and had received
202 votes against 99; Viscount Laborim, for that of Lapa, 165
against 128. The coalition had carried the election at St.
Paul's district, where Baron de Villa Nova de Foscoa had re-
ceived 140 votes against 97. J. A. de Alagalhaes and Limed
Tavares, had also been chosen in the same interest; numbers
not given.

BOULOGNE CIVIL TRIBUNAL.
SITTING OF JUNE 10.-JUDGMENT OF THE COURT.
THE MORNING CHRONICLE, THE MORNING POST, AND TILE

MORNING HERALD P. THE FRENCH POST-OFFICE,

The Tribunal this day gave the following judgment in the
action brought by Mr. Barry, as the agent of the three above-
named papers, againq M. Blanquart, Director of the French
Post-office at Boulogne :
" Considering that from the facts and discussion in the cause,
a letter addressed to Mr. Barry, bearing the Paris postmark
of April 2, arrived at Boulogne the next day, was only deli-
vered to the said Mr. Barry on the 4th inst., as seen by the
postmark of arrival of the 4th ;
" Considering that Mr. Barry, affirming that the delay in
the delivery of the said letter has occasioned him a serious da-
mage, has brought an action against M. Blanquart, Director of
the Boulogne Post-office, for compensation ;
" Considering that the Director-General of the Post-office
has come forward to take upon the Central Department the
responsibility, and has demanded exoneration for M. Blan-
quart ;

" Considering that Mr. Barry does not oppose this interven-
tion ;
" Considerinc, that the Post-office pleads that Barry may be
declared not to be justified in his demands and conclusions.
and to sustain this plea relies on Art. 14 of the Law of 5
Nivose, year 5;
"Considering that, according to this law, the Post-office was
not to incur any responsibility for the loss of a letter not en-
tered; that this disposition of the law is sufficiently justified
when it is considered that it is difficult to know positively the
cause of the loss of a letter, and even the certainty of its having
been thrown in the box ; that however this exemption from re-
sponsibility-, exceptional as it is, ought to be confined strictly to
the terms prescribed by the law ;
"Considering that the delay in the delivery of a letter can
in no case be assimilated with the loss of a letter, inasmuch as ,
the ultimate delivery of a letter is ample proof of its having
been duly posted ;
" Considering that considerable injury may result from
delay in the delivery of a letter confided to the Post-office.
and that the law prescribes that the person who by fault or
negligence inflicts an injury on an individual is compelled
to repair it;

. •
" Considering, nevertheless, that there must be a real
damage to be appreciated, in order to apply Articles 1,382 and
1,383 of the Civil Code ;
" Considering that Barry has not proved that he sustained
personal injury of any importance by the delay in the delivery
of the letter of the 2.1 of April, and that by a fact, to which he
was no party, the confide:ce in him had not been shaken."
The Court, after having deliberated according to the law.
and judging in premiere instante, admits the intervention of
the Director-General of the Post-office, and exempts M.
Blanquart from the action ; declares M. Barry's demand ill-
founded and not receivable in his facts and conclusions, and
condemns him in the costs.

MONEY MARKET and CITY NEWS.

FROM TUE MORNING PAPERS OF TIII9 DAY.
TIMES.—It is understood in the city, that the loss on light
sovereigns was over-estimated when stated at (id. in the pound,
and that the recent trials of the coin at the Bank of England
show• that the loss does not really exceed 2id. This average,
it is said, was taken upon upwards of 35,000 sovereigns sent
into the Bank yesterday. One inconvenience connected with
the matter has been much felt, and that is that there are no
official scales to be purchased which will actually decide what
coin is the full value, and what is not. It is thought, there-
fore, that the Proclamation might as well have been attended
with some means of really testing the weight of the sovereigns.
A circular has been issued by Mr. S. Briggs, the object of
which is to state that the temporary suspension of payments by
Messrs. Briggs, Thurburn, and Co., of London and Liver-
pool, will in no degr, e affect the house of Briggs and Co., of
Alexandria, and that with respect t o the draughts of this latter
firm arrangements have been made with Messrs. Heath, Furse,
and Co., to pay them when due.
The Committee of Spanish American bondholders have ap-
plied to L, rd Aberdeen respecting the publication in the
Gazette of the blockade of the :xlexican ports by Texas, and
have received an explicit answer that such blockade was in no
manner recognized by the publication in the Gazette. It does
not appear that the United States Government have taken
any notice of the proclamation, and it is said that a Spanish
50-gun ship has been sent from Havanrah to protect the
Spanish flag in the Gulf of Mexico. It was not, indeed,
lixely that Spain would permit any interference with her flag, '
as she does not recognise the independence of Texas.

A disturbance took place, a few nights ago, at the
theatre of Nantes, in consequence of the theatrical grant by
the municipality havieg been withdrawn, whereby the theatre
was prevented from giving operas. The authorities were
obliged to call in the assistance of the military.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.—On Wednesday, the Ist
inst., as Mr. Charles Pinney, shoemaker, of Stamford, was
proceeding from Lincoln to Gainshorough on foot, when near
the village of Lea. at about ten o'clock at night, three men
suddenly seized him, two of whom pinioned his arms, while a
third presented a pistol to his head, and rifled his pockets of
971, in gold, and some silver

IRELAND.

SANGUINARY PROCEEDINGS IN CLARE-VER-
Dicr OF THE JURY-COMMITTAL OF THE
POLICE.

Subjoined is an abridged report of the conclusion of the evi
dence taken at the inquest, together with the subsequent pro-
ceedings, as they are furnished by the Limerick Reporter.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE B.—On the Court being opened this
morning, a tremendous rush took place, and a popular out-
burst of indignation was raieed against the police, who were
stationed at the several passages. Their officers ordered then;
to retire to the barracks.
Mr. C. O'Connell to the Coroner. —I am here concerned for
the frit nds of the deceased. Ido not mean to doubt your im-
partiality, but the first thing I call upon you for, is the names of
the police and officers who were on duty that night.
The list was now handed to Mr. O'Connell ; the number of
names on it was 42.
Mr. Carrick suggested that as Captain de Ruvynes was about
being implicated in this matter, it was right he should have an
opportunity of being present.
Mr. O'Connell objected, and said that being the professions'
adviser of the deceased's friends, he was determined to accuse
him of wilful murder.—( Great cheering. )
Captain De Ruvynes—lt is just now I have come into
C urt ; I do not know the proceedings that have been gone
un with.
Mr. O'Connell—The only proceeding is, that I am under the
painful necessity of charging you with murder.
Captain De Ruvynes—So help me God I never ordered the
police to fire! I swear lam not guilty of the charge, and I
trust that I shall be able to rebut it.
Mr. O'Connell—l hold in my hand the depositions of a man
who is in cxtremis. I would suggest that some Magistrate
should go with the Rev. Mr. Hennessy to the infirmary to hays
the informations taken by him.
Mr. H. Bridgeman left the Court with the Rev. Mr. Hen-
nessy, to proceed to the county infirmary.
Mr. O'Connell—Mr. Coroner and Gentlemen of the Jury--
You will bear with me a while in performing a duty which de-
volves on me of putting before you the facts of the case. On
Monday night last a most wanton massacre took place, of which
you are all aware. I shall bring before you persons who will
prove to your satisfaction that the firing was not regular, but
what I may term platoon firing. You will hear witnesses whe
cannot be doubted that the police took deliberate aim at the
people.—( Here Mr. O'CGnneil went en to recapitulate the
circumstances of the ease as they afterwards appeared in evi-
dence.) Mr. O'Connell continued—lf there was a regular
volley there might be some excuse for it, owing to the excite-
ment of the moment ; but no, it was a regular platoon fire they
kept up on the unfortunate victims. Giacious God ! if Ibe
rigntly instructed, a more barbarous murder was never perils •
:rated en an unoffending people. I will not move your passions
—you saw the bloody wounds that called aloud for vengeance
and demand to investigate the case coolly and deliberately, and
find a verdict according to the evidence produced. Mr. O'Con-
nell called on the Coroner to know would the police he brought
up in custody, or were they in the barracks ?
Coroner—lt is discretionary for them to come in if thee
please; my duty will rest on the verdict that will hereafter be
found.
Mr. Browne, County Inspector, then said—l beg to tres-
pass on you for a short period. I feel the painful task I have
to perform, owing to the way in which Mr. O'Connell has ad-
dressed vete. I have discharged my duty without malice er
envy. I will abide by what I did, as I did nothing to call for
veur ill-will. If I gave the police orders to fire it would be
effectually, and not by slatoon, as stated by Mr. O'Connell. I
appeal to your feelings; no man deplores it more than Ido ; ii
was done without my sanction or approbation, and, therefore, I
am determined to abide by the consequences.
Mr. Smith then said—From the observations that have
fallen from Mr. Browne, I feel called on to rise. I regret ex-
ceedingly he should introduce my name. It would appear by
what he stated, that my absence was the cause of the occur-
rence that took place, although he had another Magistrate
with him who came out determined to act independently of
me.—( Cheers.) It was not my intention to be invidious. I
on dragged forward to defend myself. I went to Mr. Banns,
tyre's store. I placed the men in a position to protect his
property. • The police were not struck, but the people were
loud in their exclamations. I desired Mr. Browne to be cool,
as he appeared not to be so, and to keep the men quiet. I
went through the crowd, addressed them, and in-
duced them to go home with me, and promised, if they
should do so, to go about the next morning to collect
subscriptions to purchase potatoes for their use.—( Hear. )
I induced them to retire, and went back with them about 30
yards, when I heard several shots fired. I then turned bark
and saw flashes from five or six pans. I was amazed, and in as
much danger as any ove else. It could not, however, be ex-
pected that I could face them with arms presented, or make any
effort to stop them then. The crowd then rushed forward and
forced me with them into Mill-street. I then heard cries of
I'm shot, I'm shot." Several women came up, and attempted
to tear me, and they said I gave orders to fire. Some men
,hen came up and said they would protect me, and they forced
me with them to Dean O'Shaughtuessy's. In a short time after
I left his house accompanied by Mr M'Mahon, and searched
.he town for the police, and was surprised I could not fled theist.
We then went round by the bridge towards the mills, and met
the police between the hospital aid the bridge. When I came
up to them, Mr. Browne asked me where I had been. I said he
anew where I had been, engaged in taking the people away,
and I said, " Who gave orders to fire ?" Mr. 13rowne sail,
" Nobody." I then turned round to Mr. Fitzsimon, who was
leaning on me, and said, " this is strange, and places you in a
very awkward position." I have stated all those particulars to
the Government, and have called for an investigation, which I
tm confident will be granted.
After Mr. Smith concluded, Mr. Browne asked him if,
Shen he made the reply to him, that nobody gave orders, he
did not add, " 1 know gave no orders."
Mr. Smith said he believed he did. He had no doubt but
he did make the observation.
Mr. O'Connell then proceeded to call witnesses. The first
called was
Pat Garrahy, who deposed as follows :—I live in Ennis. I
recollect Monday evening last. I was alongside the police on
the store road, about six yards from Mr. Arthur's gate, nearer
to Mill-street. I cannot state positively how many police were
present, but think there were about 40. I saw Mr. Browne at
she right of the police, and Captain De Ruvynes at their left
on the footpath, both remaining at their respective sides. I
heard Captain De Ruvynes say " Fire," and Mr. Browne " Not
to fire." I heard Mr. Browne a second time say, "Do not
fire, boys." The word was given by Captain 1)u Ruvynes
before Mr. Browne desired them not to fire. About two
minutes after the word was given the fire commenced. Tne
front rank of the police was in a kneeling position, the
rear rank were standing up when they fired. There was
'about two or three shunts fired by the front rank. /the_
they fired Mr. Browne said " Boys, don't fire." There
was about two or three minutes between the firing of the front
and rear rank, and it was after both that Mr. Browne said, for
the second time, " Boys, do not fire." I heard only about,.
three shots, when I ran away. When I got to the Corn me.:-
ket-gat e, on the Store-road, I saw the deceased woman brought
away between people, and she bleeding. I saw M'Naraara
bleeding. I saw also the blind man, Fitzgibbon, walkine;
down the road, and he bleeding. Was standing for about tee
minutes near the police before they fired. I saw the people that,
were between the police and Mill-street. I am sure eve
'inc of the people could be dispersed without the police 'having
recourse to firing.
Michael Haire deposed as follows :—I saw Captain De Ru-
vynes and Mr. Browne standing side by side when the police
halted, the greater part of the crowd had diseersed before the
police charged. About five minutes after I got into the ruin.
I heard Captain De Ruvynes say, " Ready, present, fire
Mr. Browne repeated the same words after the Captain, a.ntl
the men fired. I hearth about 40 shots fired ; there wet e
about 15 minutes between the firing of the first and last she
1 did not go home till morning ; after the firing was over
Mr. Browne ordered the men up towards the mill, it "was
about one o'clock then.
Dr. George O'Brien being sworn, was examined by !Mr.
O'Connell—l examined the wounds in the deceased Cat' aerine
Sheehan. She came by her death from a gun-shot.
Martin M'Guane sworn—l live in Ennis. I was, at the
tiring. It commenced on the road. I was standing. near the
store when Mr. Hennessy walked on with the neob. L re-
mained with the police. I heard Captain De rAuvynes way,
he got a blow of a stone on the mouth. There were ov• sr 20
policemen present. The policemen had their bayonets scr owed
upon their carbines at this time, and in a charging posi tiwn.
Mr. Browne called out to Captain De Ruvynes, and imp tired
what was he to do? This was five minutes after the 'Cap-
tain complained of being struck in the mouth. He (the I L'ap-
tain) said he could do nothing, as Mr. Smith was not there.
Mr. Browne replied, I now give you the authority, and you
may do as you please. Captain De Ruvynes then said that
the men must fire ; then Mr. Browne desired the me n to
tire ; the word was scarcely out of his mouth when the nwen
fired. Before the word was given I heard Mr. Fitzsierton
say, " In the honour of God, do not fire, but charge up In
the mob, and close them up, and they will make way." 1 le-
tweet' these words and the firing three minutes did not slap se.
It was after Mr. Fitzsimon spoke that Captain De Ruvy nes
said, the men must fire, and Mr. Browne gave the word in-
stantly. The police might have put five times the numbed of
Jerson.; present away without firing, if the advice of I the
Fitzsimon was taken.
To Mr. O'Connell—Captain De Ruvynes read no pa per
before the order was given, neither did Mr. Browne. If st;,,y-
thing had been read, I must have heard it. There wets no
light to read without getting a candle.
To the Coroner—l heard the captain give no word of c sant-
mand. I saw no stone thrown immediately previous to the
firing. The police were in no danger at the time. I got estiy-
self a blow on the head, but it neither hurt nor cut me. 'The
police fired first towards Mill-street, and then turned back- :and
tired on the opposite side. When I was hit there were- no
other stones thrown. While the people were running aw ay,
the police continued firing at them. The police walked form and
after the people every shot they fired. The police came a ;ht
or nine steps from where they were placed, and then tun led
back and fired in the opposite direction. I did not see ltlr.
Smith after until the bodies were carried to the infirn tart'.
The mob did not return.
The Rev. P. Hennessy sworn—l recollect the night in q rues-
tion, when Mr. Smith and I were stationed near the st :ore.
I found him addressing the people, advising them to re tire,
and promising, that in the course of the week he w ould
solicit subscriptions from the more opulent inhabitants to pro-
cure cheap provisions for those who were in want of them.
I joined in the same appeal, and in the promise. He
brought forward a large body of the people, and I :fol-
lowed with another, until we came to the height of the stn act,
we repeating our promises, they expressing their confidence in
us, anti he pressing on them the necessity of keeping tl teir
words. We came round by Gaol-street, lest the people she mid
follow us. When we came up we found different per ens
straggling by the wall. Mr. Browne said that the people iv ere
throwing stones. I drew a large number of the crowd w ith
me When the shots commenced I cried out, "We shall: all
be shot ;" and I was dreadfully annoyed to find that shots sh ould
be fired promiscuously, while I was co-operating with the au eho-
rities for the preservation of the peace, thus endangering the
lives of myself and other innocent persons. lam confiident
that there were no stones thrown in the directions from saisich
the shots proceeded. To the best of my judgment lam quite
clear that the crowd might have been dispersed without the
police firing a shot or even screwing on a bayonet. In point tof
fact, we were all running away when the police commen cod
firing, and during the run they (the police) continued finite .
Mr. L. Smith, resident Magistrate, sworn—From my ee pe-
rience as a Magistrate, I am quite persuaded that if the pc lice
remained stationary as I directed, I could have taken away
every man in the crowd by my single exertions. On retie big
after sending off one batch, I returned and saw the flashing of
several carbines, when I, of course, retired in dread of my
life. If they had not proceeded to fire, lam confident I would
have arranged all in half an hour. On my return I fou nil
Mr. Browne addressing the people in an indiscreet manner I
did not approve of. I was forced along the road down /IEII-
- ; he told them to stand back or he would be obligee] to
fire upon them. When I heard that, said, "Be cool
heard
r
steady, and I will contrive to disperse them myself." I h
hint give no orders. 1 went accordingly, and did as 1 before
statestated.l had no further conversation with
it was all over. Mr. Browne until
Captain De Ruvynes—Gentlemen,
I have already
declaration of my innocence—l leave my case in you
rmhaaniedsa.
I went out among my fellow-townsmen, not as
a Magistrate,
oath but as a private individual. Iwasallviae'sanigxiiohut lid n
s fodrtheoir
welfare, and I now give my that on that i
direct the police to fire.
Mr. O'Connell said that he had closed, and inquired if the
gentlemen concerned intended to produce any witnesses ?
Captain De Ruvyncs—Conscious of my innocence, I will
enter on no defence.

Mr. Browne—l am placed in so difficult a position that I
really know not how to act. If I were only personally con-
(Trued I should not hesitate, but I am so totally ignorant of
Ii gal knowledge that I know not how I shall proceed ; but
there are those of whom I have the superintendence who are
respectable men, and therefore without legal assistance I cannot
•ay what I shill do.

'The Coroner then declared the Court adjourned to ten
o'clock, next day.
Tiluasna y, JUNE 9.—The Coroner took his seat this day
at ten o'clock.
Mr. O'Connell addressed the Jury for the prosecution, when
they retired for nearly an hour, and then returned with the fol-
lowing verdict :
" We find that the deceased, Catherine Sheehan, came by
her death in consequence of a gun-shot wound inflicted by one
of a party of police on duty in the town of Ennis, on the niAt
of Monday, the 6th of June, or morning of Tuesday, the 7th
of June instant, called out to protect the property of Mr. Ban-
natyne. and that that party, by the return made to us, by Mr.
Fitzsjmon, sub-inspector of police, consisted of the following
persons—[ Here the list of the police on duty was inserted] ;
and we, the Jurors aforesaid, further find that that party of
police did not receive sufficient provocation from the people,
who were ttimultuou4y as: ambled, to warrant them in at all
firing upon the people ; and we further find that those /Jelong-
ing to the police force, as previously named, fired ru,t alone
without orders from any Magistrate or any officers, but in cppos-
sition to the positive orders of their officers."
Ten o'clock, p.m.—Since the finding of the verdict the
town is in a state of great excitement, so much so that it was
considered necessary to have the Drag,oons called out ;
triumph
he
hsteirlleptaht risolleinvegatihnag_3streB policemen streets. The
were marched toe people had a great
prison, strongly guarded by soldiers (cavalry and infantry),
amidst the groans and execrations of the populace. The town
is now perfectly quiet. Mr. T. B. C. Smith arrived here to-
day on the part of the Government, and opens an inquiry into
the matter at ten o'clock to-morrow morning,
I have great pleasure in saying that last night the poor saf
Ennis were greatly cheered by the a-rival in town of sixteren
cart-loads of meal, fi r warded from Limerick, by Mr. J. N. Wes-
sell. Such a timely relief at this particular moment of excite-
ment and distress will be duly appreciated by the inhabitants,
and will be disposed of at an unusually low rate. The meal
was at first intended for another localty, but Mr. Russell bear-
ing of the privation here immediately ordered it for this town.
It is needless to say it arrived in perfect safety, although
guarded neither by soldiers nor policemen, but escorted by a
joyous concourse, who testified their emotions by long sad loud
huzzas, while the horses and cars were decorated with green
boughs, and music displayed its magic influence in the van. If
all were to act. like Mr. Russell the impoverished al this town
would have little to complain of ; unity would dwell, property
be safe, and peace undisturbed.

CORONER'S INQUESTS.
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.—On Saturday a long investira•
thin took place before Mr. Baker, the Coroner, at the City
of Paris, Banner's-fields, Bethnal green, on the body of George
Duck, aged 48, who committed suicide, by drowning himself
in the Rgent's Canal, under the melancholy circumstame-e:
subjoined:—
Philip Woodland, of 1, Arthur-street, Hackney, said he
knew the deceased, who for many years carried on an exten-
sive business as a mathematical• instrument maker in White-.
chapel, employing between 60 and 70 men ; but reverses,
business caused him to become a bankrupt to the amount of
several thousand pounds. He saw hint last alive on Thurs-
day, when he appeared much distressed, and asked witness for
a penny to shave with, which he gave him. He complat peal.
that he could get no work, and was nearly out of his mind, for •
his family were crying for bread, and he had no food to g
them ; and the deceased also sited tears. He said, also, that Ise
expected to get his family into Bishopsgatc workhouse, but le
had great repugnance to go in himself, and could not find it; in
his heart to apply. His goals had been distrained on for ft nt.
Robert Russell, lock-keeper of the Banner's Hall Lock, de-
posed to finding the body about three o'clock on Friday mu en-
tug under the bridge. which he got out of the water by the
drags. His hat was n-ar and full of gravel, amongst which he
found three dupli -ates for vat iuus instruments, for I Bs., and. an
the band of the hat was found a letter, as follows :
"My name is George Duck, age 48, of Mite-end New-
town. lam obliged to Mr. Holmes, of lialimoon-stretet,
Bishopsgate-street, ..vho has kindly sent 111 V poor wife : aid
children to the workhouse. I have sold all had to pay tiny
debts, and I pawned two beds and one bolster for 21. 9s. 6d.
I can do no more for my pour family, for I have not a pe any
in the world."
The Jury ultimately returned a verdict of " Temporary
Insanity."
Exenaoentearte CASE.—An inquest, which has b eon
twice adjourned, was on Saturday re,unied, and conch, led
before Mr. Payne, the City coroner, at the Rose and Cro, tn,
Whitefriars, on the body of a gentlemanly dressed man,
rtn-
kriown, who was found in the Thames, on the 20th ult. The
evidence given on the first and second meetings of the J cry
was merely as to findia_g the body. The first witness calk.' was
Joseph Nash, hiving at No. 19, Buxton-street, Clerkenwell,‘ rho
said ihat on reading the description of a person found in ixe
river in the newspapers, he naturally concluded it was a tia-st
cousin of his, he having been missing upwards of a month. :and
front whom he received the following letter on the 9th of May
"My dear Cousins,—l am sorry to inform you that by the
time you receive it'll; letter I shah be no more. I know not
What. to do, and cannot brave the hOWIIS of the world. Th'scrigs
are worse than I can bear, so I cannot live. My dear coo tins,
for your kindness to me I wish you well, and hope that dear girt
Elizabeth may be a comfort to you through life. My th
which will do for you, are at Nu. 20, Chapel-street, Co ,um-
street. My box, containing my shirts, are at No. 4, Rir'fing-
house-lane. My dear cousins, if you see Esther, give'her a
good talking to, not because she has been the cause of thiat, but
because she has not used me well. May God have mercy on
my soul, and receive my spirit. I have much more to say, but
it is too late to say it now, so adieu. My body will be is the
Serpentine near the bridge.
" Your distressed cousin, " JOSEPH KING."
The witness, imtontinuation, said that his cousin had been a
gentleman's sir cant, but had had nothing to do f..r 18 months.
The Serpentine had been searched, but no body found. Hist.
cousin was about 5 feet 8 inches high, had large black whiskers
under his. chin, and about 36 years of age. He was also in thm
habit ~of mendin,, his clothes, and carried needles and three d
about with him lOr that. purpose. This exactly corresponds d
wiAt the body found, a needle being found in one of bis
pockets. Witness had seen the clothes ; could not identity
them. He had never seen his cousin wear cloth bouts like
those the deceased had on.
Mr. Joseph Wiggett, of Cross-street, Islington, said that a
friend of his had been missing about eight weeks, and having
read the description of the body found in the river in the
Sunday papers, he was positive it was his friend, whose name
was Thomas White, alias Kempster. This person ga'v a de•
scription exactly corresponding with the body fount. He
had been missing eight weeks, and a reward was offered for his
apprehension, he having stolen a horse and chaise. .He was
much given to gambling, anti be had no doubt he committed
suicide in consequence. This witness also said it was not
unlikely his friend had a needle in his pocket, as lie also was
in the habit of mending his clothes. Tha clothes he hard
seen were very similar to what Kempster was in the habit of
wearing.
The CORONER, having remarked on the singularity of the
case, said he would again adjourn, if the Jury thought necessary.
l• They, however, thought there was no occasion, and returned
a verdict—" That a man unknown was found drowned."

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.
OXFORD, JUNE 11.—It has been unanimously agreed in
Convocation to affix the University Seal to an humble and
dutiful Address to the Queen on her Majesty's providential
preservation from the late treasonable attempt upon her lite.
The Rev. Richard Harington, late Fellow of 13rasennose
' College, has been elected Principal of that College, in the room
of the Lord Bishop of Chichester.
W. Kay, Esq., Fellow of Lincoln College, has been elec'cell
to fill the Pusey and Ellcrton Hebrew Scholarships. Tiles e
Scholarships are tenable for three years, on certain condition's,
and are worth 301. per annum.
The Rev. R. Coulthard, Fellow of Queen's College, has 13( 'en
admitted a Pro-Proctor for the present academical year, in the
room of the Rev. T. Dand, resigned.
The degree of Bachelor of Medicine was on Thursday con-
ferred on A. D. Campbell, Esq., of St. John's College, and
that of Master of Arts on the Rev. W. D. Jackson, of the
same College; Rev. J. Compton, of Merton College, instead
of B. Compton, as before stated.
The Rev. W. R. K. Walter, late of Exeter College, has
( been instituted to the Rectory of Rockbeare, Devonshire.
CAMBRIDGE, JUNE 11.—At. a Congregation held this day-,
the following degrees were conferred :
I Bachelors of Divinity —The Venerable Archdeacon Thorp,
M.A., fellow and tutor. Trinity College; Rev James Dalziel
Simpson, M. A., fellow, Sidney College.
:Masters of Arts—Rev. Alfred Tolver Paget, Caius College,.
Charles Thomas Osbourne, Sidney College.
Bachelors of Medicine—William Henry Drozier, Caius Col—
lege ; Arthur David White, Pembroke College.
Bachelors of Arts—Robert Palk Carew, Downing College
William Balderston, St. John's College; Francis Henry Laing,.
Queen's College ; Henry Lee Warner, St. John's College.
Barnaby Lecturers.—The following were this day elected :
—Mr. Austed, Mathematics; Mr. Edleston, Philosophy; Mr..
Birkett, Rhetoric ; Mr. Buston, Logic.
King's College.—On Wednesday last, the Bth instant, Wil-
liam Tatman was elected a foundation fellow of this society.
Sir W. Brown's Medal.—The prize for Sir W. Browne's
Latin ode, in imitation of Horace, subject, "Nevis ornata
atritic armata in aquam deducitur," was yesterday adjudged to
Henry James Sumner ;11aine, scholar of Pembroke College.
Mr. Maine ,as recently announced, also obtained the Chancel.
lor's and the Camden models.
THE. CHURCH.
The following appointments have taken place :
The Rev. George Archdall, D.D., Master of Emrrs'arrnof-.
College, and Vice-Chancellor of this University, to a a
of the Cathedral Church of Norwich..nonry
The Rev. John Horner, M.A., formerly Fellow of Clare
Hall, Rector of Wells, Somersetshire, to a preberstlal stall in
the Cathedral Church of Wills.
The Rev. T. Mosley, of Trinity College, Curate of Trinity 0
Church, Ipswich, to the living of Rotherham, in Yorkshire.
The Rev. John Fairfax Franklin, M.A., formerly Fellow o f
Clare Hall, and Perpetual Curate of New Buckingham, Nor
folk, to the rectory of West Newton, in that county.
The Rev. W. S. Salman, M. A., of St. John's College, ar d
Perpetual Curate of Shire Oaks, to the vicarage of Elmtoi a,
Derbyshire, vacant by the death of the Rev. Francis Foxlow r.
ORDINATIONS TO BE HOLDEN.—Sunday, June 19, by t; as
Bishop of Chichester, at Chichester; July 10, Bishop of Du r-
barn, at Durham ; July 10, Bishop of Winchester, at Flu al-
ham ; July 10, Bishop of Worcester, at Worcester ; July : H,
Bishop of Ripon, at Ripon, Aug. 7, Bishop of Norwich, at
Norwich ; Sept. 2:5, Bishop of Salisbury, at Salisbury ;St •pt.
95' Bishop of Lincoln, at Lincoln ; Dec. 18, Bishop of Oxli )rd,
at Oxford.

BRUSSELS, .JUNE 11.—The Report on Primary
struction is to be laid on the table of the Chamber of ttei
sentatives to-day. If we are rightly informed, the Gov.
ment has got the Central Sections to adopt a resolution for ,
establishment of two national schools at the public expense,
of ' •
for the French, and the other for the Flemish part of
kingdom. The Minister of the Interior persists in desiring
agt
this law may be passed during the present session
discussion (.4 the Budget of Public Works, the Champ;i,:, theledthem
m na
")
Ministere management
to
observerailways, the Brea
possible ,- This
commendation has been attended to ; 136
earnestly
economyre eorfl
superitumei'
officers were dismissed on the Ist of this month. The R:
how steamer, which arrived at Antwerp ) yesterda morn;
had 65 passengers, among whom Were the Earl of Oxford
Captain Osborne, R.N.
MAD DOGS.—CAUTION. Ti •
i, f.IIoNN mg notice
been issued by the Lord Mayer ;_<< Pirie, Mayor. The I
Mayoyorr having received various letters, complaining of the ro
ber of dogs which are permitted
to range about the stree
the City, to the great alarm and danger of the inhabitants,
quests that those who k
c 'ei) dogs within the City will not pet
them to be at large,
wit} tout being muzzled, or otherwise. ; and (loth hereby give notice that the utmost sevorit
the law will be enforce"' g
Precaution. By order ofotnhealLi opredrsont, who neglect the al
Mayor. Francis Hobl
The interest] 0. drains
founded on Bloornifietrs,l,k of The Miller's M
t- poetical•nownr tale s 9 eallc
announced for to-night and.during he week, at Miss Ks
Theatre in Dean-street, Soho. The deep rathos of
belly's '- performance of Phoebe, the heroine of this little dr
cannot fail, we should imagine .to attract crowded audit
to her very pretty theatre.