The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-27 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 27, 1842.

which the House is rarely indifferent, and consequently
the vote was lost by a large majority. Had the
papers moved for been produced, Mr. DUNCOMBE might
have made them the basis of a legislative enactment for
defining more clearly the duties of constables ; but Sir
JAMES GRAHAM deeming them men of enlarged minds,
and not wishing to fetter them in the execution
of any project to which they give the name of duty, has
no notion of restricting them in the exercise of bound-
less authority. We can see very clearly the reason of
this. The constables aro the tools of the Magistrates,
and rarely if ever outstep the limits of their authority
without secret instructions to that effect, and magisterial
Pledges of being held harmless. The constable is to bear
the blame of acting by his own authority, and the Magis-
trate, as a seemingly disinterested person, is to screen
him from justice. Whenever the Magistrate has a feel-
ing of private revenge to gratify, he has only to whisper
in the ear of the constable, and it is very soon effected.
In the event of a complaint against the constable, a
sham warrant is granted, a sham examination takes
place, and the complaint is dismissed as frivolous. We
are no strangers to what Justices' justice is in the agri-
cultural districts, or how much it would embarrass Magis-
trates were the Legislature to define exactly the duties of
country constables, and punish severely all wanton viola-
tions of them.

'The Government deserve every praise, not only for
following up the plan of their predecessors as regards
the education of the people, but also for proposing an
additional sum to the annual grant. Sir ROBERT PEEL
announced on Monday that the demands on the funds
were so numerous that the sum voted N% (mid not be
sufficient, and he would, therefore, propose that 10,0001.
should be added, thus making the grant this year,
40,0001. This is but a small sum for such an
important object, but we quarrel not with the
amount at present, when there is such evidence
of good intentions, and especially when the people them-
selves seem anxious to assist the Government, and press
on them the necessity of further aid. It is known
that no money is granted from this fund till the inhabi-
tants of the district where a school is wanted have raised
a certain amount for the same purpose. It is gratifying
to find, therefore, that the sum subscribed this year
is greater than on former occasions, and that as far
as can be ascertained, Churchmen and Dissenters vie
with each other in the good work. Would the Church
only leave the people to follow the dictates of their
own minds, the public would be spared most of those
disgraceful disputes that take place between different
sects, and we notice, therefore, with regret the ominous
interference of the Bishop of LONDON last even-
ing on the subject. This pious Prelate was
alarmed at the liberal sentiments delivered by Lord
WHARNCLIFFE on a former occasion, and inti-
mated that they had also alarmed others, or as he ex-
pressed himself; " had occasioned considerable sensation
throughout the country." This sensation, if any such
has been produced, we believe is confined to a very few
bigoted Churchmen like himself, for a speech less likely
to give offence to rational beings, than that pronounced,by
the President of the Council, could hardly be made. The
object of it was to encourage education alike among the
children of Churchman, Catholics, and Dissenters,
and as they all contributed to the grant, to
make them equally participate in its benefits. Ills
Lordship seems determined to persevere in this course,
and we trust will not swerve from his purpose at the
suggestion of parties who have as a body, though there
arc honourable exceptions, ever shown themselves the
bitter enemies of sound and practical education.

Madrid letters of the 17th inst. state that the REGENT
had ordered the Court to go into mourning for the death
of the Duke of ORLEANS.

France presents a singularly impressive picture at this
moment. The death of the Duke of ORLEANS seems to

have confounded and disordered the projects and hopes
of all parties. No one but the KING appears to know
what course to follow, or what policy to adopt. It was
supposed some days ago that LOUIS PHILIPPE had
gained over M. TRIERS, and that no oppo-
sition would be made to the Regency of the
Duke of NEMOURS ; but on Sunday a quite dif-
ferent impression was abroad. It no longer seems to
us improbable that he will shortly come into office, and
once more peril the peace of the world. M. GulzoT, we
begin to fear, cannot stand. His enemies are so
numerous, and so violent, and he is so singled out
from Isis colleagues for popular execration, that
we do not see how it is possible for him to maintain
himself in office during the ensuing session of the
Chambers. We express this conviction with deep
regret, France, we are convinced, will yet bitterly
lament the rancour with which she now traduces the
greatest and most respectable of her statesmen.
More than 350 Deputies have already arrived at Paris. A
great number of them meet every day in the Salle des Confe-
rences and in the library of the Chamber. To-morrow, the
25th, the preparatory meeting with closed doors will take place
in the Salle des Conferences. The object of this last meeting
is to form the provisional bureaux of the Chamber, and to ballot
for the grand deputation of 25 Members who are to meet the
King on his coming to open the session. The questors will
invite the oldest of the Members present to take the President's
chair. and the four youngest Members to act as secretaries.
On Wednesday, the 27th, the Chamber will meet twice in
public sitting, and once in the bureaux. After balloting for
the composition of the nine bureaux, the presidents and the
secretaries of them will be nominated. A great number of
elections, the validity of which cannot be contested, will be
confirmed in the same sitting.
The verifications of the returns at the commencement of a
legislature often takes from eight to twelve sittings. Never-
theless, as those elections, which require a long investigation,
may be deferred till after the definitive formation of the Bureaux
of the Chamber, it is probable that the Chamber may be able
to be present at the funeral of the Duke of Orleans on the 3d
of August, headed by the President.
The nomination of the Committee to draw up the address in
answer to the King's Speech, and the presentation of the pro-
ject of law on the Regency may take place en the sth or 6th of
next month. A Journal says that 380 Deputies had inscribed
their names yesterday. It is thought that at least 430 Mem-
bers will take part in the first operation of the session, and in
the vote on the law of the Regency.— Constitutionnel.

GEORGE THE FOURTH'S STATUE.—Among the votes
brought forward on Monday in the House of Commons,
was one of 6,3001. for a bronze statue of George the
Fourth ! This is a most scandalous business, and every
way worthy of a Tory Ministry, by whom it was origi-
nally projected in 1829. What possible claim has
George the Fourth on the grateful recollection of the
People ? Is the example he set, as a son—a father—a
husband—a friend—a monarch—one that calls for
their reverence ? A reckless voluptuary in youth ;
an apostate to his principles in
.middle life ; a
selfish, narrow-minded egotist in age there is
no Sovereign who has swayed the British sceptre, since
the days of Charles the Second, so wholly undeserving of
even the slightest tribute of public respect, as this showy,
heartless despot. Let those who propose erecting a
statue to such a man, pay for it themselves, and not
presume to saddle the country with the expense of its
erection. The 6,3001. which it is to cost, would be far
better employed in relieving the distresses of the starving
Operatives in the manufacturing districts.
TRANSPORTING THE BISHOP OF EXETER.—Captain
Pechell observed on Monday in the House of Commons,
that " there was now a vote on the paper, of ninety-
three pounds, for the expense of carrying the Bishop of
Exeti.r to the Scilly Isles."—We had no idea that Epis-
t opal transportation was so expensive a business.
Ninety-three pounds for conveying a bishop some thirty
or forty miles by sea ! Why, a dozen emigrants have
been conveyed three thousand miles—say, from Paisley
to Canada—for an . infinitely less sum ! Of course, the
ghostly Prelate took care to carry all his staff with him—
his cooks, butlers, stewards, secretaries, chaplains, &c.,
in order the better to impress the Scilly islanders with
a sense of nis Apostolic importance, and also to provide
for his own creature comforts, of which bishops, to do
them justice, are seldom neglectful ; but why are the
People to be called on to pay for all these episcopal
luxuries ? What benefit has the community at large
derived from. Exeter's transportation to Scilly ? Had
the transportation been for life—or even for 14 years—
then, indeed, the people might have been the gainers, for
they would have had one bitter enemy less in the House
of Lords Out as it is, they gain nothing, but the consolation
of knowing that they have contributed to the personal
comforts of a bishop who is so remarkably fond of his
ease, that he cannot even resist the temptation of falling
asleep in church time ! We hope some Liberal Member
will make a point of calling for the items of this episco-
pal bill of ninety-three pounds What ere the Representa-
tives for Finsbury about ? We call on them to bestir
themselves. The Bishop's sea voyage would be a capi-
tal subject for Mr. Duncombe's lively sarcasm, and Mr.
Wakley's imaginative Muse
BELFAST ELECTION COMPROMISE.—The Committee
in.their Report state, that gross bribery and extensive
corruption prevailed at the late election, that more than
7501. had been paid for car hire, under colour of con-
veving voters to the poll; and that four individuals were
brought from Monaghan, a distance of forty miles, to
personate on the part of Conservatives disqualified
persons. These gentlemen consummated their guilt by
awful perjury. It appears also that the state of the
registry is most objectionable, the number of persons
registered being 5,000, while the bona fide electors do
not exceed 1,800.
THE COLLATON KIRKHAM ESTATE.—The fine estate
of Montague Parker, Esq., late M.P. for South Devon-
shire, it is determined, is to be sold in lots, at Tutees.
instead of being disposed of altogether. It includes some
of the finest farms throughout Devonshire, with the river
Dart for the boundary. The tenantry are first-rate
men, and amongst their manifold virtues Mr. Robins
notices that they have never required, nor would they
receive any abatement of rent. It consists of near twelve
hundred acres, and the soil is said to be unsurpassable
anywhere; indeed, it has been affirmed that the bullocks
fatted upon this land are immediately recognised on
their arrival in Smithfield market. The sale of these
farms will give the capitalist a first-rate opportunity to
invest in perfect security.

Rubini, that soul-stirring tenor, in a few dap; closes a
triumphant career of theatrical celebrity unknown since
the days of the lamented Malibran. Her Majesty's
Theatre no doubt will be thronged nightly, now it is
generally known he intends to bid long and lasting
ad:-'u to his friends, patrons, and the stage. Last night
he sung the " Lucia," and to-morrow appears in two fa-
vourite parts, being an extra night. Signor Costa, with his
usual good judgment, postpones his benefit till Thursday
next, when the heat tun will be in town frcm-GoodwoOd;
and a full house will be ensured,

FOREI G
Austrian, 5 per cent. ll2
Belgian, 5 per cent
Brazilian Bonds...
Bueno s Ayres 6 per cent.
Chilian, 6 per cent B6
Colombian, 6 per cent —
Ditto, 1624

Danish, 3 per cent
Greek, 1825, 5 per cent —
_ _

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, TUESDAY EVENING.
The markets closed firmly, without any particular
feature, after the hour of a quarter to three. The cer-
tainty that no financial operation which might disturb
any existing arrangement will be attempted, and the
probability that no great demand for the exportation of
bullion will arise, have doubtless contributed to this
advance.
Consols left off at 91/ 911 for Money and for the
Account • Three per Cents. Reduced, 91i 9q ; Three-
and-a-Half per Cents. Reduced, 1004 1001 ; New Three-
and-a-Half per Cents., 100 100 k ; Bank Stock, 166 167;
India Stock, 248; 2491 ; India Bonds, 30 ; Exchequer
Bills, Old, 50 52 ; New, 49 51 prem.
The prices for Foreign Securities were—Belgian,
1011 1021 ; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 511 511;
the Five per Cents., 1011 102 ; Danish, 82 83 ; and
Brazilian, 63 65. The quotation for Mexican was 361 361.
The Share Market was rather more brisk. London
and Birmingham were 1811 1821 ; Birmingham and
Gloucester, 48 50 ; Great Western, 871 88:1 ; the Half
Shares, 62? 631; South Western, 62 63; North Midland,
59 60 ; the New Shares, 29 30 ; South Eastern and
Dover, 23 23 v ; Northern and Eastern, 401 41k ;
Black-
wall, 9 91 ; and Brighton, 33:1 341 per share.
The rates of Exchange were nearly as on Tuesday.
The quotations of theßonds were—Colombian, 21211•
Peruvian, 151 10; Portuguese Five per Cents., 331 331:
the Three per Cents., 194 ' • Spanish Five per Cents.,
21 21-ti. ; and the Three per Cents., 20:41
(From The Sun of Last Night.)
The market opened exceedingly firm, and some operations in
Money Stock has given a greater degree of buoyancy, and
caused Consols to advance to 91A 91% for Money and for the
Account; Three per Cents. Reduced, 91* 91i ; Three-
and-a- Half per Cents. Reduced, 1004 1001; New Three-
and-a-Falf per Cents., 100 100* ; Bank Stock, 166 167 ; India
Stock, 249 250. Both India Bonds and Exchequer Bills have
experienced a further rise, in consequence of the improvement
in the Money Market, the former being at a premium of 30,
and the latter 50 52 for those bearing the interest of 2*d., and
48 51 for those paying 2d. per diem.
Attention being chiefly directed to the English Market,
Foreirn Securities have been neglected ; prices, however, are
nominally the same as yesterday. The only transaction has
been a purchase in the Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. at 51i.
A sale of Chilian Six per Cent. Stock has been effected at
87. This is particularly noticed in consequence of the advan-
tage taken by the jobbers of the small quantity of those bonds
in the market, to make a margin of five per cent. at
the least, and sometimes more ; thus " screwing out"
either from buyer or seller, as the case may be
very profitable turn for themselves. This made of proceeding
is viewed, to use a mild term, as being so unbusiness like, that
scarcely a broker gives them a place in prices.
The quotation for Mexican is 36a.
The Share Market has shown a disposition to advance, and
an improvement of 21. per share has taken place in Edinburgh
and Glasgow Old Shares, some of which have changed hands
at 4SI. 7s. Bd. ; the New Shares are also a shade better, being
3%. The other transactions have been in Great Western at
871, 871 ; South Western, 62 62* ' • Croydon, 12i; Brighton
34 ; and South Eastern, 23% 23111; the Scrip, 8; and Bir-
mingham New Thirds. 3QI.
The following Bonds are quoted to-day : —Colombian, 2114;
Spanish Five per Cents., 21i ; and the Three per Cents., 201,
all for time.

A Bill of the greatest importance to mercantile men has
lately passed through Parliament, and applies to all engage-
ments, on the principle of merchant and factor, entered into
subsequently to the 30th June last ; all previously to that date
being subject to the old law, of which this is an amendment.
Previously to the introduction of the former Bill, no property
belonging to a principal could be held as security for advances
made to an agent or a third party, even if no moral doubt existed
but. that the advances were for the use of the principal himself.
The Act which altered this, made the loan valid under certain
circumstances, and rendered it a criminal offence for afactor to
pledgeproperty with which he might be intrusted,if done without
authority. The exceptions in this Bill were so subtle and
difficult to be decided, that much litigation ensued, and in con-
sequence capitalists procured the passage of the new Bill
through the Legislature, and which has now come into opera-
tion. By it parties making advances on property are protected
from any fraudulent act of the person from whom it may have
been received with reference to any other persons. And,
therefore, when goods are once intrusted to agents, the owner
for the time loses all property in them, and only has his remedy
for any wrong against the party to whom they may have been
given, and for all advances the agent now stands in the position
of principal.
MANCHESTER STOCK EXCHANGE, JULY 25.--The market
has been more active to-day. The sales are—Manchester and
Birmingham, 26 ; Edinburgh and Glasgow, Quarters, 3 3-16;
Lancaster and Preston, Three-Quarter Shares, 20 ; Manches-
ter Assurance, 14.

CLOSING PRICES.
BRITISH FUNDS.
Bank Stock
3 per Cent. Red. ........ 914 Ditto Bonds — 30 pm
3 per Cent. Cons...
34 per Cent. Red 100 k Ditto New Annuities...
New 34 per Cent... lOO4 Ex. Bills, 1,000/....2d. 51 pm
N"w 5 per Cen' Ditto 5001...... 51 pin
Lone Annuities to expire Ditto Small ...... 49 pm
Jan. 1860 ......... Bank Stock for Acct....
Oct. 1859
Jan. 1660 Consols for Acct.
N FUNDS.
/Portuguese, 5 per cent.
Ditto, New Ditto 334
Prussian, 5 per cent.
Russian, 5 per cent 1144
Ditto, Metallic . . —
Spanish, 5 per cent
Ditto, Deferred.... .

French, 5 per cent. —f. —e.
Exchange —f —c.

Mexican, 5 per cent — !French,-3
per cent. —l. —c.
Ditto, 6 per cent. 1837 IDutch, 2i per cent. sli
Peruvian,lB2s, 6 perct. 16 'Ditto, 5 per cent. ... 101 i

SHARES.
Bristol t.nd Exeter (70 paid) ......
Edinburgh and Glasgow (50 paid) ...... 48
Ditto New Shares ( 3 paid
Great Western Railway (65 paid)
Ditto New Shares (50 paid) 63
' London and Brighton (50 paid)
London and Birmingham (90) ...... ....... 182
Ditto Quarter Shares (25 paid) 47i
Ditto New Shares ( 2 paid) ........ 30i
London and Greenwich Railway 'l2/ 15s 4d pd) 6
London and South Western (4116 s 10d pd) 62
London and Croydon Railway (Trunk)
Mani bester and Leeds (70 paid) ......
Ditto New Shares (30 paid)
Midland Counties Railway (100 paid)
Ditto Quarter Shares (15 paid)
South Eastern and Dover (50 paid) 23i
Ditto Scrip. (10 paid)
York and North Midland (50 paid) ......
Ditto New Shares ( 20 paid) 361
COURSE OF EXCHANGE—(YESTERDAY.)
Amsterdam CF. 12 7il
Ditto, at sight
Rotterdam .........2 U l2 8
Antwerp l2 7
Hamburgh M.B. 13141
Altona
Paris, 3 days' sight
Ditto, 3 months 25 85
Marseilles
Bourdeaux 25 90
Frankfort on Maine... 151 i
Petersburgh, 3Us ... 37
Berlin... 7
Vienna, effec. fl. 3 M 957
Trieste, ditto 9 58
Madrid
Cadiz
Bilbao 36 -
Barcelona
Seville

Gibraltar ...
'Leghorn
Genoa . 25 85
51ilan

INTERVIEW WITH SIR JAMES'
GRAHAm_(yESTERDAY.)
Mr. H. AsnwonTn, as the spokesman of the Deputa-
tion, drew the attention of Sir James Graham to the im-
portant fact disclosed by Mr. Rawson, namely, that
Great Britain had for upwards of 200 years manufac-
tured hosiery for all the world. The country which
plumed itself upon being the most advanced in civilisa-
tion, was the only country in which the people were
ceasing to wear stockings—and he would observe of his
own neighbourhood, that often as he had heard of
the distress having proceeded from over production,
there were people whose families were supported
by weaving shirting and other cloth, who were
themselves shirtless. The people of his own neighbour-
hood were moral, skilful, and intelligent, and therefore
when lie heard, as upon this occasion, of the exasperated
language of those who were suffering in other places, he
felt but little apprehension for the peace of that part
of the country. It was true they were discon-
tented, and how had they shown it ? They had
taken into their consideration how they should avert
the greater calamities which awaited them, and what
was the course they were pursuing ? They had sent a
memorial from Manchester to their Representatives,
signed by upwards of 60,000 persons, and another from
Salford to Mr. Brotherton, signed by upwards of 6,000,
requesting them to stop the supplies.
Sir J. GRAHAM—How many amongt those 70,000
persons understand the subject ?
Mr. ASHWORTH could not pretend to answer, but
there were many of them who did understand
what they were doing, and in defending such a course,
they took advantage of the precedents which were fre-
quent previous to the Revolution of 1668. Before that
period, the revenue of this country was principally raised
tirom the landholders ; and when they saw extravagance
and foreign wars, they at once stopped the supplies. It
would also be recollected, that the industrious classes
felt that they had now endured long and great privations,
and that they were accustomed to remark upon the advan-
tages derived to the country from the exercise of their
skill and labour ; that the landowners of the present day
had received improved rents, and enjoyed a command of
comforts unknown to their forefathers, whilst the labour-
ing classes found that their condition was daily becoming
worse.

Sir J. GRAHAM here suddenly interrupted Mr. Ash-
worth, by inquiring whether he was to infer that the la-
bouring classes thought that they had some claim to the
landowners' estates ?
Mr. ASHWORTH, under some emotion, appealed to the
Dlnities whether it was their opinion that he had con-
veyed any such idea. They at once, and unanimously
declared that it was utterly impossible for any one to
have taken such an impression from what Mr. Ashworth
had stated.
Mr. ASHWORTH proceeded. and reminded Sir James
Graham that Sir Robert Peel had told the landlords that
the manufacturing prosperity of this country was of far
more value to them than any advantages they could pos-
sibly gain by the Corn-law ; and he (Mr. A.) might
take the liberty to assert, as his opinion, that, if the
Corn-laws were not repealed, or if the present de-
pression of trade continued, the remaining interest which
laudlords might possess in mortgaged and rack-rented
estates would not be worth many ;years purchase.
Upon the rising of the Deputation
Sir J. GRAHAM remarked, in a way somewhat premo-
nitory, that if any serious outbreak were to take place in
this country, in one week all the institutions of the coun-
try would be broken down, the rights of property would
be sacrificed, and even the labouring classes themselves
would be amongst the greatest sufferers.
Mr. ASHWORTH said if Sir James Graham would
also allow him to speculate upon the results of
such a disaster, he would venture to say, that
whatever might befal the rest, the sound religious
feeling of the country would be safe ; that the sound
moral tone of our middle-class would be preserved, and,
though it might pass through a severe ordeal, industrial
freedom would eventually be established.

Venice 47
Naples 4O
Palermo, per oz 120
Lisbon
Oporto s2i
Rio Janeiro 261
Bahia
Buenos Ayres
New York, 21 days sight 461
Philadelphia. 46
PRICES OF MILLION, PIM oz.
Foreign Gold, bars £3 17 9
Portugal Gold C0in...3 17 5
New Doubloons 0 0 0
New Dollars 0 4 10
Silver in Bars... 0 4 11

ELECTION COMMITTEES.
IPSWICH.

The Committee met again yesterday at eleven o'clock.
Mr. P. M. Stewart in the Chair.

CORONER'S INQUEST.—THE MURDER AT PECKHAM
RYE.—Last evening, at seven o'clock, this inquest, ad-
journed from Tuesday evening last, was resumed at St.
Thomas's Hospital, before W. Payne, Esq., the City
Coroner. The deceased, James White, was buried on
Friday last, in the burial ground belonging to the hospital.
Inspector Campbell. of the P division, produced a draw-
ing of the barn and the grounds adjoining. Two wit-
nesves then gave some additional evidence, but it was not
of any importance. The Coroner then read over the
whole of the evidence to the Jury, commenting on it as
he proceeded. The witness Barnett was recalled, at
the request of one of the Jurors, and stated that he had
examined the clothes of Webb on the Wednesday morn-
ing, but could not discover any marks of blood upon
them. The Jury, after a lengthened deliberation, re-
turned a verdict of " Wilful murder against some person
or persons unknown, and that the evidence was not suf-
ficient to prove who that person is." Webb, who is now
in Horsemonger-lane gaol, will be re-examined at Union
Hall this day.
A lady, still in the prime of life, and retaining
considerable beauty, though she had been married ten years,
in 1838 deserted her husband, who is a merchant at Nantes,
and came to live at Paris with a clerk in a commission ware-
house, with whom she became intimate when visiting Nantes,
en business. After a union of four. years the lover felt, or
pretended to feel, a qualm of conscience, and announced a
few months ago to his mistress that they must part, as he had
determined to form a legitimate alliance with another lady.
After some violent struggles the repudiated woman appeared
to be resigned; but a few days ago wrote a letter to her
seducer, urging him to, pay her a final visit, as she had com-
munications to make of importance to their mutual interests.
lie went to her apartment, where she renewed her earnest
entreaties for a re-establishmeut of their relations; but, finding
him inexorable, she produced a knife, which she, in their hal-
cyon days, had given him as a present, but resumed on their
parting, and plunged it several times into her,breast. The
astounded young man called aloud for help, and the neighbours
rushed in. To them the jealous woman declared that it was
he who had done the deed, pointing at the bloody knife on the
floor. The commissary of police was called in, received from
the exasperated woman, who appeared to be dying, a calm and
deliberate repetition of the charge ; upon which the supposed
murderer was taken into custody, and sent to prison. When,
however, on a subsequent day, the officers of the law came to
take her examination in the presence of the young clerk, she
relented, confessed that it was her own attempt upon her life,
and completely exculpated the prisoner, who was thereupon set
at liberty. '1 he infatuated woman was taken to the Hospital
of St. Louis, where she has since expired.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON TEE CROYDON AND BRIGHTON
RAILWAY.—MISCONDOCT OF A PASSENGER.—Sunday night,
while the train which left Croydon at 20 minutes past six was
proceeding over Croydon Common, a gentleman was observed
to get out of the third class carriage, and after walking over
the tops of two carriages, at the imminent danger of his life,
the train going at a rapid rate at the time, seat himself on
the roof of a drat class carriage. The guard, Joseph Clutter-
buck, who witnessed this, immediately left his seat for the
purpose of going to the gentleman. and whilst in the act of
walking across the carriage his head struck No. 14 bridge,
dashing him on the coupling chains. The screams of the pas-
sengers who witnessed the unfortunate occurrence in-
duced the engine-driver to stop the train, and the guard was
placed in a carriage and conveyed to London, when it was dis-
covered that the injuries must have caused instant death, the
head being shattered in a dreadful manner. The gentleman
who had acted with so much impropriety made his way out
upon the arrival of the train at New-cross, but he was instantly
followed and given in charge by Superintendent Seaman.
He gave his name and address, Air. Cramer, Devonshire-
street, Queen-square, and expressed much regret that his
conduct had been productive of such a melancholy accident.
Clutterbuck was one of the oldest servants on the railway, and
was universally respected for his obliging manner. He has
left a wife and five children.
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Robert Jobson Taylor was called and examined by Mr.
KINGSLAKE—I live at Ipswich. lam a porter employed at
the Orion steamer. Last Sunday afternoon I received a sum-
mons to come to London. I received a sovereign at the same
time. I was directed to leave Ipswich that evening. I did
not do so, as I had nothing to come in, but I intended to set
out on the Monday morning. I saw Mr. Pownall on Sunday
evening. I had the papers which had been delivered to me,
and as I could neither read nor write I did not know what they
were for, so I took them to Mr. Pownall. He explained them
to me. Mr. Pilch brought the summons to me, and
told me it was for ins to attend and give evidence
before a Committee of the House of Commons, but
I did not understand it. I knew nothing about the petition,
nor (lid I know that any freemen had left Ipswich to attend the
Committee. I told Mr. Pilch I would leave Ipswich on Mon-
day morning. I went to Mr. Pownall between eight and nine
on Monday evening. I asked Mr. Pownall if I was to go up
on Monday evening. Mr. Pownall looked at the paper, and
said "It says that you must go." I asked him if I was obliged
to go ; and he said, " Where is the man that brought it to
you ?" I told him it was Pilch, who was at the Coach and
Horses. Mr. Pownall went to the Coach and Horses with me,
and he spoke to Pilch. He said " I believe this young man is
to go to London ;" and Pilch said, " According to this paper
he must go to-night." Mr. Pownall said, " He is to go by
coach ; here is a sovereign, but that will not pay his expenses
up ; as it is a bad night to ride outside he must ride inside." I
never rode inside a coach in my life. Pilch offered me ss. more,
and asked me if that would be sufficient? Mr. Pownall said
it was not enough, and that I ought to have 2/. ; and Pilch
said he should not give it. Mr. Pownall said, then I shall per-
suade the young man not to go this evening, but to stop and
go by the steam-boat in the morning. I was employed to at-
tend the Orion at the last election. My wages were 16s. per
week. I voted for Desart and Gladstone. I polled after I had
done my work. I was cut off that day's pay. I heard that the
full amount of my wages was paid out of the counting-house, I
was cut off 2s. 6d. I did not return to work on the Saturday,
as I did not think they would have me any more. We work in
gangs. I received 6s. on the Corn-hill in Mr. Deck's room.
I received it for my loss of time. I was out the whole of
Thursday night with three or four other people. I went
to Mr. Deck's room alone. I saw two gentlemen there. I
do not know them. I said I had lost a day's pay, and
I asked for a trifle. It was between twelve and one when I
went there. I had been told previously that I should not be
paid fur that day's work. I got ss. for my trouble, and Is. for
going round the town with the party after the election. I
know Mr. Bristoe. He came into the room just after I was
paid. I did not see Mr. Steward there. Mr. Mulley called
at my house to canvass me. Mr. Keeble came with him.
Lord Desart also came. I had not promised my vote before
Lord Desart and Mr. Mulley came to me. I was canvassed
the week before by Mr. May, Mr. Mulley, and Mr. Bray. I
was attending the Orion on the Quay. Some of them said,
" I understand you voted for the Blues at the last election ;
I hope you will give us a turn this time." I did not promise.
I will positively swear that I did not promise to mite for
Gisborne and Moffatt, or any body else. I cannot say whether
I used the words, ",1 have no objection." I will not swear that I
I did not see them. I should not like to take a false oath on
any account. Mr. Mulley came to my house to take me to poll
for Gisborne and Mr. Hutt. He said, " Taylor, come along
with me and vote." Lord Desart came while Mr. Mulley was
there. Mr. Mulley took me into a back room directly Lord
Desart came in. Mr. Mulley told me he had behaved well to
me; I had got a good berth, and I had better jump into the
yellow carriage, and go up to vote. Lord Desart then opened
the door of the back room, and said, " Mr. Mulley, you have
been here long enough, it is my turn now." Mr. Mulley left
the room; and Lord Desart then asked me to go up to poll.
I declined, and he shook hands with me and left the house. I
did not say anything to Lord Desart about my employment that
I have any recollection of.
By Mr. TALBOT—My wife was in the room at the time Lord
Desart was with me. I have voted Blue ever since I took
up my freedom. I am still employed under Mr. May. I
walked round the town at the side of the carriage, and carried
a staff as a constable. I was told to walk about the town on
Thursday night, to see that none of the men were taken away.
I did not receive any promise of money for my vote. The
statement that I received 51. for my vote from Mr. Cooke, Mr.
Cobbold, Mr. Bristoe, or Mr. Steward, is entirely false.
The witness then withdrew.

This terminated the case for the petitioners.
Mr. KINGSLAKE then rose to address the Committee. He
said he was happy to congratulate the Committee on their hav-
ing arrived at the termination of the evidence in
maintenance of the player of this petition. He had
stated in his opening .address a case of bribery, the
voter being Henry Greaves, in which he stated that Mr. Glad-
stone was personally involved. He (Mr. K.) was instructed in
his brief to state such a case ; having been so instructed it
became his most pleasing duty to withdraw every sort of impu-
tation against that Hon. Member. The Learned Counsel then
proceeded to comment upon the evidence, and cited a number
of cases in support of his argument, that this election ought to
be set aside on the ground of bribery and treating, as provided
by the Statute of William the Third.
31r. Kingslake had not concluded his address to the Com-
mittee at four o'clock, when the Committee adjourned till eleven
o'clock to-day.

The weather, since our last, has been all that could
be desired. There has been almost an uninterrupted
sunshine, with a high temperature, and not a drop of
rain. The crops of all kinds, and in all localities, have
accordingly progressed most favourably.—Ross Ad-
vertiser.

A turner in wood, named Coquart, was one day
last week tried before the Court of Assizes for the
murder of his wife. It appeared from the testimony
given, that two years ago he had married Julie Ber-
geron, then seventeen years of age. Differences arose
between them, she complaining of his ill-treatment, and
he of her love of pleasure and neglect of his comfort. A
separation took place, the conduct of the woman became
highly reprehensible, and Coquart threatened her with
vengeance if she did not reform. Whenever they met,
scenes of violence and ill language took place, the wife being
even more bitter in her invectives than the husband. On
April 33 she was seen with him entering his lodging, and
in some short time after Coquart gave himself into
custody for the murder of his wife. The woman was
found stabbed in various places, and her mouth bound
strongly with a towel. Coquart was present at this visit,
and testified the utmost satisfaction at what he had done.
On the trial he declared that his wife entered his lodging
voluntarily, and asked him for money. He gave her
some, and when she was putting it into her pocket he
heard the noise of a paper crumpled up, and asked to see
it, and she having refused, he insisted on knowing what
it was. She again refused, and suddenly taking it out
she tore it in pieces. Then, being much exasperated, he
stabbed her, and tied the towel over her face to prevent
her cries being heard. The pieces of the letter were
afterwards put together, and left no doubt as to the im-
proper conduct of the wife. The Jury found him guilty,
but without premeditation, and the Court sentenced him
to hard labour for life and exposure in the pillory.
FATAL. WAGGON ACCIDENT.—In consequence of
repairs in the carriage way, both at the east end of Fleet-
street and in Chancery-lane, Fetter-lane has
thronged thoroughfare for carriages of all descriptions and for
horses. The southern end of it, by Pecle's Coffee-house,
being very narrow, is somewhat d been lately a very
afternoon a little fellow, dangerous, and on Monday
named Henry Rafter, aged seven
years', was knocked off the foot pavement and run
wasuuover by
a
coal waggon. He died in a few minutes aft
up. His parents reside at No. 5.
Fleur-de-eril s-court, picked
Fleet-
street, and have a small independent fortune, and deceased)
when of age, would have been entitled to a sufficient sum to
start him fairly in