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to procure the attendance of a Mr. Collins. He ob-
jected to it at first, but afterwards took the horse and
went ; on his return he. said that 'Mr. Collins would
come on the following morning. He added, that if it
lay in bis power he would not have her opened on any
account, and that she had said before she died, that die
of what disorder she might, she never wished to be
opened, and that the person who did open her should
have no peace upon earth, for she would haunt him
as long as he was living. The next morning tioe body
was opened, and the stomach and bowels were blond in
a very inflamed state ; but in consequence of the violent
vomiting, the poisonous contents of the stomach were
thrown off, though the deadly effects of the poison still
continued. One of the pigs that hid died of the poison
which they picked up was also examined,and the stomach
presented the same appearance as that of the woman. A
singular conversation was proved to have taken place be-
tween the prisoner and a young woman, about 3 weeks
before this occurrence. The young woman was asked
if she was going to a feast called Winsford Revels,
she said she did not know if she should; the prisoner
said, " he should, if his wife died before ; he was asked,
what reason he had to think his wife would 'die, as she
was seen the day before in good health ? he said she
would not live a fortnight longer. He was again asked,
what reason he had for saying so ? and he answered,
" Mark my words whether she will or no." Winsford
Revel was on the day on which the deceased died. The
prisoner, however, did not go to the Revel.
The prisoner, when called upon for his defence, merely
declared that be was Not Guilty.
Lord Chief Justice Tit; DA L having summed up the
evidence,
The Jury, after a short consultation, pronounced the
prisoner Guilty.
The prisoner declared, with a convulsive effort, that he
was not guilty, and that the witnesses had sworn falsely.
The LOAD CIIIEF JUSTICE said he had been convicted
upon very clear evidence, and after a most patient hear-
ing, of the dreadful crime with which he was charged.
His Lordship then, in the most solemn and impressive
manner, passed the awful sentence of death upon the
prisoner, ordering him for execution on Monday, and his
body to be afterwards given to the surgeons for dissection.
His Lordship, who now for the first time passed sen-
tence of death upon a prisoner, seemed deeply affected by
the performance of that awful duty, and communicated
to the surrounding auditory much of that emotion by
which he was himself evidently agitated.

MR. HUSKISSON'S VISIT TO MANCHESTER.

Mimcmanza, AUG. 27.

Mr. Huskisson arrived from Liverpool•yesterday after-
noon (accompanied by his lady), at Claremont, near this
town, on a visit to Benjamin Haywood, Esq., of the firm
of Heywood, Brothers, and Co., bankers. In the even-
ing he dined with. Mr. Heywood and a select party of
friends, who had been specially invited for the occasion.
This morning he drove into town, and proceeded along
with Mr. Heywood, and one or two other gentlemen, to
visit the different public buildings and manufactories.
He inspected, particularly, the silk manufactories of
Messrs. Royle and Crompton, in Lower Mosley-street;
and of Messrs. Henry and Edward Tootal, in Fountain-
street. From thence he proceeded to the Exchange
• News-room, which he entered exactly at a quarter to one.
The room was extremely well filled at the time, it being
generally understood that Mr. Huskisson would visit it
at that hour. Immediately on his entrance, accompanied
by Mr. and Mrs. Heywood, Mr. and Mrs. Birch, M.P.
and several other gentlemen, he was surrounded on all
sides by the principal merchants and manufacturers, who
formed a dense circle around him. The Right Honour-
able Gentleman then addressed them to the following
effect :

" Gaunitatiat—l certainly will not detain you by any studied
assurance of the sentiments I entertain of the kind manner in which
you have done me the honour to receive me. Were Ito attempt
to state my feelings, I shOuld fail in so doing : that attempt, how-
ever, is altogether superfluous and untie y. lam sure, Gentle-
men, from your own knowledge of human nature, you must allow
that a pereou who has bad a shale in the councils of the State, and
who has taken an active part in public life, cannot but feel highly
nattered when he finds himself, in a private station, honoured with
such a reception as I have just experienced—(Cheers.) Gentlemen.
it is the more Battering for me, as it is impossible for even male-
volence itself to aseribe'this reception to those motives which it
might have date, bad I been still clothed with the honours and the
attributes of office which 'I formerly possessed. I feel this kind•
ness the more, because I' am a personal'stranger to almost all whom
I have the honour to address ; and also, because I am not con-
nected by any other tie with this great and populous community. I
am not unaware, however, that I am in the centre of a great ma-
nufacturing district. hi which there is the greatest British industry
and ingenuity, and the greatest wealth arising from manfractures,
in any pert of the world.--(Cheers.) I ant not, also, unaware that
those measures of Government of which I was the official organ
in recommending to Parliament must have cached difference of
opinion. I can Only say, that lam always glad to court fair dis-
cussion, and to hear the arguments of these who are opposed to
me. Probably their information and judgment may so modify my
views as to lead me to change the principles I have hitherto advo
cated. At all events, I shall always be glad to profit by the ex•
perience and knowledge of those whose intelligence entitles them to
attention. I state this the more intelligibly, because I speak in the
presence of those who will do justice to my motives and integrity.
I am not altogether ignorant that arguments of a different sort to
those which ought to be employed, and that weapons which are
nut fair in political warfare, have been directed against the indivi-
dual rather than his measures. To all such attacks, which are ad.
dressed to the passions and the prejudices, and which lead to the
excitement of personal ill feeling, I shall never reply. I think them
unworthy of the notice of any public man, and undeserving of his
attentiou—(Cheers). Gentlemen, I shall not further detain you,
nor occupy that time which may be better employed than in listen
log to me—(Cheers, and cries of "go on, go on !") I shall only
say that I am aware that there are causes at this moment pressing
herd upon the industry and wealth of this populous manufacturing
community. How far these causes are within the reach, and
under the campy! of Government, and how far they have been
occasioned by circumstances which no human power can in-
influence, I cannot pretend to say. Some there may be which
are within the reach of the councils of the country; but there
are others far beyond their controuL Whatever the causes may
be, it is the anxious wish of the individual who has the honour
to address you, if he saw sure means of permanent relief, or
even of temporary alleviation, to give his advice and assistance,
when Parliament assembles, towards procuring that relief which
you are all anxious to obtain. Gentlemen, I have before observed
that I am shogetberiolitically disconnected with Manchester, and
that I have no personal acquaintance almost in this great comma.
sky ; but though I am politically connected with Liverpool alone,
I cannot help feeling that the interests and prosperity of I iverpool,
and those of Nlancheater, are so closely united, that in whatever
steps I take to promote the interest of my own constituents' I can-
not be far from promoting the interest and well-being also of the
Manufacturing community. I feel that Liverpool and Manches-
ter are not only intimately connected with each other, hut I
would say to the landed interests of the country. that Liverpool
and Manchester, connected as they are with the population of the
kingdom generally, are interested in the prosperity of manufac-
turers, and mainly contribute to the advancement of the commerce
of the country. I hope that all will join in this common feeling; and
that all will concur in any measures that may be requisite to relieve
the present pressure ; if nut to restore that buoyant and active com-
merce which once produced such beneficial effects in this part of
the country, a healthy and safe remuneration to the capitalist, and
which raised this eoentry to the eminence which it now occupies
in political power and commercial enterprize(Cheers). Allow*
me, gentlemen, again to thank you for the kindness with which yoi
have received me."
After leaving the Exchange, the party prOcceded to view the
Royal Institition; the Patent fitted Manufactory of Messrs, Sharp,
Hill, and Co. and one or two of the Public Ilttildisip and Institu-
tion' of the town. Mr.' I [Nilsson afteristardi returned to. Clare
moot, where he dined ; and it IS his intention to set off to
(14" May) miitiling for Storrs, the beautiful. seat of lobs Bottle,
oar Winda mate.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
WEYMOMMGATTA.
Oar regatta commenced on Friday, the weather was extremely
fine, and the sailing beautiful. The Esplanade was crowded with
spectators, and there were many elegant equipages on the drive.
The bay and surrounding bilk. which command a fine view of the
sport, presented Otte of the most enlivening scenes that have bees
witnessed for many years. The first prize, a Silver Cup, value
twenty-five sovereigns, was sailed for by the Clymene, Gazelle,
Alexandra, Nautilus, Antelope, and Duke of Gloucester yachts.
and, after a severe contest, was won by the Alexandra of Wry%
mouth, belonging to O. Welsford, Esq.
&TUMMY, SZCOND Dar.—The boisterous state of the weather
tneday, the wind blowing a tremendous gale from the S. and S.W.,
prevented any of the prizes being sailed for with the exception of
the Ladies' Silver Cup, value forty sovereigns. The vessels en-
tered to contend for this prize were—The Blue-Eyed Maid, Capt.
Lyon ; Elizabeth, Lord Darnley ; and the Vampyre, D. George,
Req. After one of the most beautiful matches ever seen, the
Elizabeth reached the goal first ; but in consequence of the
zabeth having wetted her sails during the race, the Cup bee bees
awarded to the Vampyre.
Moetur, TkIIRD Day.—This morning the weather ladled es-
tremely gloomy, but soon afterwards brightened, and it fortimately
turned out a beautiful day. The first prize, a superb Cup, value
60 sovereigns, was sailed fur by the Blue-eked Maid, Elizabeth,
and Turk, and was won by the Blue-eyed Maid, beating the Eliza-
beth by a few seconds only ; the Vampyre and Turk both carried
away some part of their rigging, and yielded in the early part of the
contest. The second prize, a Silver Cup, value 15 sovereigns, for
yachts not exceeding 15 tons, was contended for by the Gazelle,
Alexandra, Duke of Gloucester, Nautilus, and Antelope, which
came in first, beating the Gazelle by only six seconds. The third
Prize Purse of 10 sovereigns for Trawlers belonging to Weymouth,
was won by the John and Polly, beating the Neptune and Fox.—
The Rowing Matches were well contested, and gave general satis-
faction to an immense concourse of spectators.
Upwards of thirty Gentlemen belonging to the Royal Yacht
Club dined at the Steward's Ordinary, at Luce's Hotel ; and the
Regatta Ball in the evening was attended by upwards of 140 ladies
and gentlemen.
SHANNON REGATTA. •
From the inclement state of the weather, the match between
the first clam yachts, fixed for Wednesday, 19th instant, was -
obliged to be postponed till the Friday following. During the en-
tire day if blew with unabated violence from W.N.W. and scene.
period serious apprehensions were entertained for the safety of the
fleet, at anchor in Torbert Roads, as several drove from their maw
ings, although the bay is esteemed peculiarly secure from saes
blowing from that quarter.
Thursday, according to appointment, the Second Class Vessels
started from their respective stations at Foyne's Island, and pro-
ceeded with a stiff breeze at W.N.W. toward, a flag boat moored
at Bale Bar, and from thence across the river, round a second boat,
lying off Carrigabouk Castle, and returned to the Revenue cutter,
moored at Kikush, the termination of the course in the following
order :
1 Jane, 111, tons W. Plercy, Esq.
2 Corsair, 91 tons R. Russell, Esq.
3 Antelope, 10 tons
4 Dove, 8 tons . R. Barclay, Esq.
It was a well contested race between the two first boats, and
won by Mr. Piercy, beating the Corsair by seven minuted. Mr.
Russell's boat unfortunately carried away her jib; off Bale Bar.
Friday the weather was more propitious—the wind Moderate at
W. Tubers Bay presented the most animated appearance we ever
recollect, teeming with innumerable vessels, freighted with beauty.
Seven yachts were entered to contend for the prize in first class,
and on the firing the signal gun from the Knight of Olin's Venus,
started in the most beautiful order.
Mr. Hickman's new boat, having drawn the brat lot, took the
lead, followed in gallant style by the Blue-eyed Maid and Sham-
rock, and on her passing the first signal boat, at Bale Bar, was
considerably to windward of her competitors. At this point there
was a most interesting struggle between the Shamrock and Mary
Ann which had an unfavourable start, but bad been gradually
gaining on the yachts a-head. On rounding the second flag-ship
moored off Kilcredane light-house, the Mary Anne bad materially
shortened the distance between her and Mr. Hickman's; and
opposite the pler,at Kilrusb,passed her adversary, and arrived victor
at Tarbert, beating the second by a minute' and a half, and the
third by three minutes. They arrived in the following order 1 •
1 Mary-Anne 21 Tons. F. P. Russell. Sq.
38 .. Poole Hiekusau, Esq.
3 Shamrock 19 .. W. Burreugh, Esq. N.
4 Brilliant 16 .. Captain Randall.
5 Blue-eyed Maid 18 .. Richard Taylor, Esq.
6 Champion 92 Rev. F. Langford.
The seventh boat, Mr. Trouodell's Lovely Nan, did not arrive at
her station in time for the start.
Monday, the meeting took place at Limerick—it was, indeed, a
gala day, a fine lively breeze of N. W. wind prevailed, all the skip.
ping in port were dressed out with their flags, salutes firing from
the different yachts, while they flew along the surface of the water,
the river was covered with boats of every description, from the
elegantly decorated pleasure yacht, with snow-white wings, to the.
gig, gondola and more humble cot—the ',lore' welder side covered'
with a dense multitude of both sexes, eager to catch a view of the'
rowing matches. At half-past one, three handsome six-oared'egs
entered for the first prize, and after a very hard struggle, through a
course of Ave miles, in which success seemed alternitely to &viler
the different parties, thus terminated-
-1 Mr. Mullock's Defiance Black.
2 Mr. Whitely's Pelican White;
3 Mr. Sexton's Go Lightly Green.
The second match between four goodolas was a very severe
contest, as the river had got very rough from the freshening of the
breeze, and concluded, after rowing the lower vessel at the Pool—
Black Joke 1.... &Wiser', 2.... Diamond 3.
. We are happy to say that no accident occurred to mar the festi-
vity of the scene. Never do we recollect so exhilirating a day on
the Shannon ; and we trust it will be often repeated, as one of our
best and most salutary amusements.—Liesersck Chronicle, Aug. 26.
GREAT PEDESTRIAN PRRFORNIANCIL
Thursday last an immense concourse of spectators assembled at
Waltham green. to witness the performance of the celebrated
West, who was backed by a sporting Gentleman of 'fwickenbam,
to walk twelve miles in two successive hours, half the distance
backwards. At the hour of three o'clock the pedestrian arrived on
the ground, accompanied by his backer, and surveyed it over, re-
marking that it appeared heavy. Some few bets were laid at Sto
4 against the performance, but the pedestrian appeared quite con-
fident. Precisely at four o'clock be started at an astonishing pace,
and performed the distance as follows—
VOILWAIDi.
Min. Sec

SACKWARDL

Ist 811141.. • • • 7 34
8 7
3d
4tb
stb
6tb lO 5

din. Se&
lit mile- • 9 59
2d' lO 4
sa ' 10. 7
4th lO 19
sth ll 0
6th lO 43

SS 15
Total one hour 54 minutes 18 seconds.
The result was received with the loudest acclamations, and the pt.
destrian having taken some refreshment, set off, accompanied by hie
friends, for the Rose and Crown, Sloane-street, Chelsea, wheti
they arrived shortly after seven o'clock.
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William Brown Darwin, Esq. of Derby, has returned•
to his tenants at Anwick, near Sleaford, nearly the whole of their
rents for the fen-lands, which sustained injury by the grievous in•
undation last summer; and, as a further stimulus to their industry,
has greatly lowered the rents on aU his property in that village.—
augers! Mercury.
FACTS ARE STUBBORN TIIINGS.—The Welsh firmly
believe that one of their princes, named Madoc(the hero of Southey +s
poem of the same name), discovered America long before Colum-
bus, and that the Indians of that vast continent are descended from
bins, one of the strongest proofs of which position was the fact of
the existence of a bird there named the penguin, which, as the
_Welsh man of letters observed, was evidently dratted from the
Cambrian pew (white), and psis (bead). This argument was held
to he unanswerable until it wu observed by an eminent naturalist
that penguins have invariably idea heads.
Last night, about twelve o'clock, a fire broke out in
the house of Mr. &wirer, boot and shoe maker, 131, Meet-street.
By the timely alarm given of the fire the inmates were enabled to
egret their escape into the Globe Tavern. Several (nines were
promptly on the spot, and the men succeeded in canning the flames
to the house of Mr. Bowker, elotilets is talked to ruins. A fire-
man of the name of Monett was hijited by the falllnj of the front
of the burning house. Not a Vestige of property *as iiied from
destruction.
Saturday mbitiing, about' half-pait two o'clock, a fire
broke out in the lowet part of the house of M. facksoth a tailor,
in Tuistock-street; Covem-lEarden. It was discovered by Led-
better, a Soiv-etriti Mika. who obierVed games Issuing (rem
the kitchen vitalise ;. the intnites with difficulty made their
Nape: owing to SO prompt arrival of the engines aided bp a
plentiful supply of water, the fire was preiented from extending
betond the room in whim it if:mimic:ed. Tie *Oman who had
charge of the premlies Nee been fie Mine tittle pall in in ill state
of health, having Mit one of her 61'1(116 ifivst tHrikludatbi since,
who was killed by Mktg *et r 4 the *let 'The fright ascii-
, 'lobed by the fire operated so stronglriiPoii tif rffis ifiif sib Is
now in a state of insanity.

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