The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-09-21 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Ac addition to their wages, at the rate of Id. per shilling,
was paid to all the weavers in town on Saturday last.—
Montrose Review.

A few days ago, a beautiful milk-white-jay was shot at
Woodlands, near Doncaster, and a rose-coloured thrush was
also killed at Bawtry.

A white grouse was killed last week on the Derbyshire
moors, near Bakewell, on the estates of the Duke of Devon-
shire.

Sir John Burke is to be the new vibe-lieutenant of the
county of Galway, in the absenee of his nephew, Lord Clan-
ricarde, at St. Petersburgh, and Mr. James O'Hara, of
Leniboy, is appointed deputy lieutenant. —lrish Paper.
Goon SHOT.—Last week, as Robert and Fletcher Men-
zies, Esqs., were returning from grouse-shooting, they ob-
served two strings of wild ducks swimming on the river
Gower, in Perthshire, upon which each fired a single shot
and killed the whole, consisting of eight brace.—Scotsman.
ROCHDALE FLANNEL MARKET, MONDAY, SEPT. 17.
There has been a better demand to-day for coarse and mid-
dling sorts of flannels, but no change in prices. The stocks
on hand are low, and the weavers are in full employment.
Wool remains steady, and has undergone no change since
last week.

STATE OF Teens.—The yarn market continues in the de-
pressed state in which it has been for several weeks past, and
some descriptions are rather easier to buy than on this day
week. The demand for goods, though not quite so great as
during the greater part of last week, continues to be good,
and fair prices are obtained.—Manchester Guardian.

It should be made known to all drivers of vehicles on the
public roads, that, from the 7th of October next, under a new
act of parliament, it will be in the power of the magistracy,
upon conviction of carelessness and furious driving, to com-
mit offending parties to the treadmill, instead of letting them
off with a fine, as under the old.law.
FRENCH STEAMERS TO THE UNITED STATES.—We are
informed by gentlemen connected with the French trade,
(says the New York Journal of Commerce,) that it has been
determined at Havre to build four steam ships of 1,800 tons
each, to constitute a line between that port and New York.
The keel of one had been laid, and arrangements were
making to complete them all, as soon as possible.
THE FYLDE.—The fine weather, says our correspondent,
has now made the harvest quite general in the neighbourhood
of Poulton. Several fields of wheat have been cut and
carried in excellent condition, and the yield will not be near
so deficient as was anticipated. Oats will even prove above
an average.—Preston Chronicle.
IloctioA LE —During this last week, as the weather has
been extremely favourable, shearing has become very general
in the neighbourhood of Rochdale. Oats are alnaost the only
grain that is grown in this part of the country, and some-
thing like half the whole is already cut. Should this week
continue as fine as the preceding, the crops here may be con-
sidered as out of danger.

NonTu UNION RAILWA Y—The works on this railway
every day continue to advance step by step, towards their
completion. On Tuesday, the last key-stone was inserted
on the last arch of the Ribble viaduct, and two engines are
daily plying between this town and Leyland, fur the con-
veyance of ballast and the removal of earth for the slopes or
embankments. Should the weather continue favourable, no
doubt appears to be entertained but that the entire line will
be opened towards the middle of next month.—Preston Chron.
A disastrous accident happened in Hebilen Bridge Lane,
on Thursday, to two men in the employment of Mr. Fielden,
of Todmorden, in consequence of a horse by which they
were being conveyed in a gig to Mytholmroyd, taking fright,
and becoming unmanageable. They were both thrown out,
and suffered considerable injury, one having his leg severely
fractured, and the other having his head and other parts of
his body severely contused. But little hopes are entertained
of their recovery. —Halifax Express.
EXTR AORDINARY FACT.—A curious circumstance occurred
last week, which we think can scarcely be paralleled by any
other living person " through the whole length and breadth
of the land." A young woman, named, Nancy Lucas, of
Hay Cute, in Crosthwaite, was fetching water from the river
Winster, which runs at a short distance from the house, when
a large trout, actuated by some unaccountable impulse,
darted into her water-can at the moment she dipped it in the
stream! She brought the fish home, whets it was found to
be nearly a pound in weight. We have often heard of birds
seeking refuge with man from the pursuit of the hawk ; and
as the pike inhabits the Winster, we will leave the ingenious
naturalist to determine whether in this case the aforesaid un-
fortunate trout had not been flying from the attack of this
ferocious fish.—Kendal Mercury.
SHAMEFUL Honx.—On Tuesday evening last, a drunken
fellow coming from Ormskirk fair, instigated it is suspected
by some unworthy and disreputable pot companions whom
he met, at a public-house, in Penwortham, rode up to the
Preston lock-up, and feigning great apprehension and ur-
gency, stated that Penwortham factory had taken fire, and
there was every probability of its being burned to the ground:
There being no apparent reason fur suspecting the veracity
of this statement, the engines were got out with all possible
promptitude, the fire bell was rung, and the town placed in a
situation of considerable consternation and alarm. When
the engines—followed by hundreds of pedestrians—had pro-
ceeded about half way to the place of the alleged fire, it was
ascertained to be a false alarm. We sincerely hope that the
concoctors of this infamous hoax may be detected and
brought to justice.—Preston Chronicle.

THE LO` DON POST-OFFICES.—The Postmaster-general,
according to intelligence which we have this morning re-
ceived, has deCided upon the consolidation of the general and
twopenny post receiving houses in the metropolis; thus
affording a great convenience to the public, by enabling them
to post letters for the railway morning mail, which is now
limited to the -general post-office and its branch offices. A
still further advantage will be afforded to the public by this
measure, as, in consequence of it, the general and twopenny
post rates will be the same for- all towns within the limit of
the twopenny post. In addition, I hes efore, to the simplicity
of the arrangement, which will do away with the distinction
that has so long existed between the receiving houses of the
general and twopenny post, the public will receive the bene-
fit of a reduction of the rate of postage. The plan is mani-
festly a considerable improvement, and as far as it extends
is a welcome "reform."—Courier.

LAND TAX ON RAILWAYS.—On Tuesday the 4th inst. an
important appeal came on for hearing at Hoo Green, before
the Commissioners of Land Tax for the Bucklow Hundred;
present W. T. Egerton, Esq., M.P., Edward J. Lloyd, and
James H. Leigh, Esqrs. Mr. Swift, soliciter, Liverpool, on
behalf of the Giand Junction Railway Company, appealed
against the laud tax assessed upon the railway, in the townships
of Walton, Duddon, Preston, Moore, Keckwick, Aston. and
Acton, amounting altogether to £142 per annum. Mr. Thos.
Barker, Nurthwich, and Mr. Nicholson, of Warrington, ap-
peared on behalf of the townships, to support the assessments;
and the question to be decided was, the liability, or
.the non-
liability, of the railway to the land tax at its improved value.
After a long and patient hearing, and perusal of several acts
of parliament, and opinions of eminent barristers, the chair-
man delivered the opinion of the court, and declared the rail-
way liable to be assessed to the said land tax at its improved
value.

A laughable incident occurred at a concert given by Mori,
at Southampton, on Thursday fortnight. During the time
that gentleman was giving a fantasia on the violin, a game,
cock, which had been hovering about the room all the morn-
ing, had contrived to make his way into the antechamber,
where the sounds of Mr. Mori's instrument reached him, and
seemingly roused him to emnlation, for he bOgan crowing
most lustily, and would have continued trying his strength
against the violin if be had no: been driven from the field.

DISCOVERY OF GOLD AND SILVER M itrEs?—Last week, in
consequence of some ore being discovered on Monafodda, the
estate of Mr. Sanford Palmer, in the parish of Aughancon,
barony of Ball),•britt, a scientific gentleman, and one of the
medical profession, repaired thither for the.lurpose of exa-
mination. After trying several specimens. in various ways,
they were both of opinion that it was a mixture of gold and
silver, with a trifling portion of copper. We have visited the
newly discovered source of treasure. The vein from which
the ore is extracted is under a stratum of marl, with a moist,
boggy surface; but the gioutrd admits of a fall of twenty-one
feet for the water.—Nenayh Guardian.

While an English family, residing at Boulogne, were a few
days ago at breakfast, one of the party, as the 'Moniteur
Parisien' states, on breaking an egg, found within it a black
substance, which was conceived to be the germ of a chicken.
Another egg was brought, in which was distinctly discovered
a horsehair. The first egg was then carefully examined, and
the black substance within it was ascertained to be a ball of
horsehair most curiously interwoven. Both the eggs have
been deposited in ►he Boulogne museum; and it is supposed
that the hen which laid them had been shut up in a stable,
and had picked up and swallowed some of the hairs from the
horses' tails.

RUGBY, SEPT. 17.—The directors of the London and Bir-
mingham Railway, in addition to the satisfaction of having
completed their undertaking, had this day the honour of con-
veying his R. H. the Duke of Sussex on his way to Newstead
Abbey. His royal highness alighted at the Rugby station,
Where several of the young gentlemen at Rugby school were
in waiting, in the hope of obtaining a sight of his royal high-
ness. The captain of the school presented himself, and re-
quested his royal highness to intercede with the head master •
fur a holyday,.which his royal highness, with his usual con-
descension and affability, immediately granted, and was
heartily cheered by the assembled scholars both then and
upon his leaving the station.
ROYAL. MUNIFICENCE.—The Queen Dowager has for-
warded through the medium of the Countess of Lichfield, a
variety of fancy articles, in needle-work, and other tasteful
specimens of female ingenuity, towards the fund now raising
for the endowment of a church at Stafford, for which a fancy
bazaar is to be held in that city to-day and to-morrow. The
idea originated with the late Countess of HarrowhY; and,
from the followini.,,distinguishedparties, who will hold stalls,
a considerable sum is expected to be realised, viz.!—Her
Glace the Duchess of Sutherland, Countess of Lichfield and
daughters, and Lady Anson, Lady Hathertou Cnuntess
Cavan and Lady Fitzgerald, Lady Sarah Ingestrie, Hon.
Miss Bagot and Lady Frances Sandon, Lady Chetwynd,
Lady Macdonald, Mrs, and Miss Sneyd, &c.
COLONIAL. MARitIAGES.—Iu the ' Gazette' of Tuesday ap-
pears an order by the Queen in council, dated at Windsor
on the 7th instant, setting forth certain alterations in the
marriage act to meet the altered state and condition of so-
ciety in her Majesty's colonies and foreign plantations, and
possessions, have been found inappropriate and inadequate
to the increased desire for lawful matrimony. There are
very ample and tolerably clear instructions given for the in-
tended purpose, with the forms of the certificates to be re-
quired in certain cases, and also the forms of the registries to
be kept of the marriages so contracted, and the governors of
the respective colonies are directed to publish it at length
immediately on their receiving it, and it is to take effect and
have the force of law from the date of its publication in the
colony.

PROPOSED SHIP CAN AL FROM NOTTINGHAM TO GAINS-
BOROUGH.—The idea of making the river Trent navigable
as far as Nottingham, for vessels of a larger burden than at
present, has long been the topic of conversation, anti has been
considered rather as expedient than as practicable. The river
Trent is in magnitude the third in the kingdom, and carries
to the sea great bodies of water, but it is exceedingly shallow
in some places, which prevents the facility of navigation; the
tide flows from the Humber as high as Gainsborough, and
coasters of 120 to 150 tons burden are generally brought up ;
but at low neap tides they will frequently be detained for
some days, and the navigation is not always open for vessels
of a greater capacity thon sloops of 80 or 90 tons. Above
Gainsborough, the numerous shallows make the river impas-
sable except for canal barges;
.and the object of desire has
been, so far to improve the navigation as to bring the Gains-
borough--vessels - up- to--Nottingl.amo, without the elpense„.
trouble, and hindrance of trans-shipping there. On Tuesday
evening, a highly respectable meeting was held in the Ex-
change Hall, at Nottingham, at which the Mayor presided,
preliminary to an inquiry as to the expediency and practica-
bility of a ship canal. Thomas Wakefield, Esq. stated that
he had requested the attendance of time gentlemen present,
in consequence of having seen various alluSions to the sub-
ject in the local newspapers, and also in consequence of a,
communication to Mr. Felkin from Mr. Holmes, engineer,
who estimated the cost of a canal, including parts of the
river Trent, from Nottingham to Gainsborou,gh,at £200,(X)0;
he estimated the cost of a ship canal to Hull. capable of
bringing vessels of a much larger burden, at E. 100,000. Mr.
Felkin stated, that he had communicated to Mr. Holmes,
that he must either take up the matter entirely on his own
responsibility, or that the inhabitants of Nottingham would
adopt it as their own measure, without pledging themselves
to the plans of any individual. Atter a general conversa-
tion, in which the idea of a ship canal to Hull was considered
by every one as altogether impracticable, but that the im-
provement of the river Trent to Gainsborough was deserving
of consideration, resolutions were passed. expressing an opi-
nion that such a canal was very desirable, and appointed a
committee to inquire into its practicability,

We have authority to contradict the statement that Mr
Charles Wynn is indisposed.—Morning Herald.
The Marchioness of Londonderry, we are happy to learn,
is recovering.

The family of the Earl of Coventry is placed in mourning
by the demise of the noble Earl's sister, Lady Barbara
Crawford.

Sir John Walsh, Bart. M.P., has subscribed the sum of
£lOO towards rebuilding the old church of Llanvlbangel;
Wales,

Sir John Guest, Bart. M.P., has become the purchaser of
Lord Mostyn's estates in Montgomeryshire.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex has arrived at
Newstead Abbe`•, on a visit to his friend Colonel Wildman,
where his Royal Highness will pass several days.

Auber, whose Masaniello is so justly popular, hap,com-
pleted a new opera in five acts, which is to be'performed:ia
Paris before Christmas. :,t.

The city of Orleans, one of the most considerable of the
second-rate towns of France, was lighted with gas for the
first time only a few days (nights!) ago.
LONGEVITY.—A woman, named Paliss, is now living in
Bell-yard, Temple-bar, at the advanced age of 107 years.
She is in possession of all her faculties.
The Prince Royal of Hanover returned to Hanover from
Norderncy, on the 11th instant, and is said to have derived
much benefit from the sea bathing.
A quantity of tea, the produce of the British territory of
Assam, has been received in London, and pronounced by
many of the trade to be ecinal in every respect to the pro-
duce of China.

The vacant post of commandant of the Island of Ascen-
sion has been given to CantairiJinklar, Royal NI arinesovho
is on the eve of embarking in a transport, at Poitsmouth, to
proceed to his destination.
THE LATE FATAL DUEL.—On Tuesday, at the Central
Criminal Court, the grand jury returned a true bill against
Francis Lionel Eliot, the principal in the late fatal duel;
John Young, Henry Webber, and Edward Delves Brough-
ton as seconds, for the murder of Charles Flower' Mir4n.s
A matrimonial alliance is said to be on the Lapis between
Ralph Abercromby, Esq., son of the speaker; resident mi-
nister at the court of Florence, and the accomplished Lady
Mary Elliot, eldest daughter of the' Earl and Countess.of
Minto.

CHEAP TrrAvELLlNG.—Steam boat competition has ar-
rived at such a pass, that we find one company has adver-
tised to take passengers to Boulogne for 35., Grave'send Is.,
Woolwich Gd., and Greenwich 4d., Sundays included.
Estelarcism.—The Provincial Medical and Surgical As-
sociation have appointed Dr. Macarty. of-Dublin; 'Dr. J.
Proud Johnson, of Shrewsbury; Dr. Cowan and Mr. May,
of Reading; Mr. Ilebb, Mr. Walsh'. and .Mr. Morris, Wor-
cester, a committee of inquiry respecting quackery.
The families of Lords Montagu and Douglas have been
placed in mourning by the demise, at Douglas, Castle,
of the lion. Capt. George Douglas, R.N., brother to the pre-
sent peer and Lady Montagu. The deceased galla.nt officer
was in his 50th year, and unmarried.

Sir Robert and Lady Peel are entertaining the folloiring
party at Drayton Manor, their seat in Staflordsliire
henry and Lady Emily Hardinge. Sit:James Graham, Bart.
M.P., Hon. Captain A'Coutt, M.P-, Lord Hotham,:M.P.,
Lord anti Lady Sarah Ingestrie, Hon. Sydney Herbert,
M.P., &c.

Mon Ear; TRAVELLING.— A gentleman residing in Ciren-
cester left house on a tour, and returned ditiing the last fort-
night, after an absence of three months, having, during that
period, performed a voyage to America and back, and•spent
upwards of eight weeks in that country. He west and re-
turned by the Great Western.
NEW DAHLIA.—In the flower garden of Lady Katharine
Jermyn, at lckworth, a dahlia was gathered of two- distinct
colours, one-third being fine purple, and the remainder bright
orange. The specimen seen at the Botanic Garden resem-
bled dahlia aurantiaca perfecta; and, in addition to the
whole colonts, several of the petals were striped with orange
and purple.
A company is said, by the Rouen journals, to be forming
for the purpose of raising the ship Telemaque, sunk about,
50 years ago at the mouth of the Seine, near Quilleticeuf, and
which is supposed to contain specie and plate to a large
amount, as well as other valuables, among which is .a neck-
lace belonging to Marie Antoinette. A painting by Raphael
is also believed to have been on board.
A correspondent has informed us that Lord Metlitienhas.
given the sporting upon the whole of his extensive and .well-
stocked game preserves to his tenantry, who have nearly all,
taken out game certificates. Not one keeper is now kept to
carry a gun: even the preserves round the house and the
park are thrown open to his tenants to sport over.— Wiltshire
Independent.

Municipal reform turns out in Poole to be not only a com-
plete failure, but a positive evil. The expenditure this year
is £3368 9s. 9d., being a vast deal more than was ever heard
of before, without :inv. corresponding advantage. -Of this,
litigation and feasting form two considerable items-,-the town--;
clerk's bill and salary amounting to £547 9s. 4d., and sessions
dinners to £B5 2s. 10d. ',•-
The command of the forces in Canada will be intrusted;
on the departure of Lieutenant-General Sir John Colhoilw,.
who is shortly expected home, to Major-Generai Clitheri4,
senior general on the staff in the colony. Lord Arthur
Lennox, who has been
_lately promoted to the majoEity,
.is
also shortly expected to return to England 'from Montreal,
where his regiment (the 71st) is quartered.
MISSIONARY FUNDS.—The following is the amount of the
contributions obtained in the year 1837 by the four principal
missior.ary societies:—

Church of England Missionary 50ciety....,£83,417
Wesleyan ditto
London ditto
Baptist ditto • 1 17,896

One of the evils likely to be produced by railroads, is tIO
diminution of manure for farming purposes, which the stage-
coach system now produces. Of this the Brighton road -will
be a•striking instance, on which there are at present kept
from 700 to 1000 horses for the numerous stage coaches, most
of which the railroad will put down, to "say nothing of post-
horses, and those employed in private carriages. •
Lord Cremorne attained his majority on the 7th inst.,,after
a long minority. The auspicious event was celebrated by
public rejoicings on the extensive estates of the nableleird'at
Castle Dawson, in the county of Monaghan. Tliefitlesgf. the
young peer being Irish, he does not sit iu the Houseof Lords.
Earl Spencer now devotes nearly the whole of his time' to
farming and other pursuits connected with agriculture, • •His
lordship, accompanied by the Marquis of •Northant.pton.„ thar
Eari of Euston, and Mr. Bouverie, attended the cattle show
at Brampton Chapel, on the Althorp estate, and awarded
prizes to the exhibitors.
BRIGHTON, SEPT. 15.—We anxiously look forward to the
arrival of her Majesty and her court at the .Pavilion from
Windsor Castle. The Queen, it is thought, will arrive shortlY
after the sth of November. A local paper states that orders
have been received by the establishmet ocher Royal Highness
the Princess Augusta to be ready for her royal highness's re-
ception on the 11th of that mouth.. The Dowager Duchess
of Richmond has arrived on a visit to Mr. L. and Lady Jane
Peel, from town. Lady Wm. Bentinek has taken her de-
parture for town after a short. stay. The Earl Onslow, ac"
companied by Viscount Cranky and Lady Augusta Onslow,
have left for-Tunbridge Wells. 'Lord Colville has taken $
mansion on the grand parade for the season. . Lord Crewe
has arrived front town. A, rivals—Hon. A. Macdoriatf,
r
John and Lady Pechell, Hon. Mr. and Mis. Palk,"Sir T.
Morgan, Lady Langham, Lady Wood, Admiral Rood, Mr'
W. H. Manic, M.P., &c. Departures—The Duchess of Bed-
ford, Lord John Russell, Hon. Major Massey, Sir W. Per
cock, Countess Bathurst, Lady Millicene Barher,

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time; this.was a great undertaking when the 20 .miles tr:
celled backwards is taken into account. At' tile terinitiati°li
of his performanCe he appeared but little distressed, i 4
comparatively, after such immense exertion. his stole -f
walking is film and upright, and not that 'slitiffling 10°L";°
trot we have seen practised by some •pedestriaug.• .. -We "3--
been informed that. some cash changed owners on this occst
ston, of course the losers are not anxious, 6 hoist "to]
amount.—Mans' Liberal.
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A N OTIIE It STEAM-BOAT D ISA STE It .—Thfi Tweedaq
.
boat engaged to leave Newcastle Quay oft Wednesai()!,!!'
at six o'clock, but did not statt oirzi" pleniuretr'tler
to Edinburgh. As soon. as the cleared the bar, •the
and crew commenced drinking; and altogether condtic`ca
themselves in a most shameful manner. The coifseeluel:o
was, that they did not reach Leith until Thursday lia'rnrih-ey
about five o'clock, ihstead of ten on Wednesday night• the
engaged to leave Leith on 'Friday morning; tut 1001,4,
passengers made their appealunce at the. time appai° 14,
they found the vessel "high and drv" upon a 'sand-b,4
and they were detained about three hours. Soon after lea
vg
Leith, the passengers discovered that the boilers were leal,kept
very much; and owing to the large .fires obliged to bc bar,
up on this account, the vessel, before they reached Dan to
took fire, and the crew were obliged to scuttle'. the deell'o,
get it put out. The engines were now declared to be asetoe
and a flag of distress was hoisted, the vessel being at this eat
about five miles from laud. The boatlav in this Predicl duly
de
about two hours, when they were relieved by the Royal
/aitiestea mer, Capt. Allan, who' behaved in a. most gentle o
manner; and the passengers were taken back to Leith r
when they were put on board the :Northern Yacht, and WI"
to New castle.— Gateshead Oiiserver.
'TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO A C LER YM A Ut3ti°°
dep e
front the congregation of St. John's Church waited' tiP°n ththe
Rey, Thomas. Hutchinson, _M.A., on Monday evC.nigg; 150
176 instant, and presented thin with a Purse c.mtaii ea
sovereigns, pelt of which has been expended in, P'is4`pelate,
which is engraved the following inscription :
consisting of a complete tea service trol four candleae-
accompanied with a purse containing 81) sovereitins',_.%`be,ier,
sent ed by the congregation of St. JQhti'sPhtirch, c,as "
to their late curate, the Rev. Thos. Hutchinson; M•
,"`„. jog a
token of their approbation of his effective set.vie6s.""f their
period of more than four years, and an expressigll.,oriat 1
gind wishes for the continued usefulness of his niitii•(:serig
hours, and for his present and future welfare." In I
this handsome testimonial of the good-will and kind)..ff,t.,tea4
of the congregation, Dr. Fleming remarked that.i_Luan
him sincere pleasure to convey to the rev. p.ol,_l_e:un beha",
expression of the kind wishes of those amongst a.a"; t4taY,
ministered, observing at the same tune, that, darr,"_t,the goo°,.
amongst them, his zeal for the honour of God, a ".,/ that.ea:i
of his church, bad been eminently conspicuous
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left a congregation who had been both ILISICLICIC('
by his labours.—We understand that, some man.y.'h a vefY,
few ladies of the congregation presented Mr. 1-1. ,is tail
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handsome silver cup, in grateful remembrance of
terial services.— Manchester Guardian.
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It is confidently rumoured in York that her r on
visit that ancient and improving city next susuineo:ibedribe
occasion of the next grand musical festival in th,,eou red g
citygracious Queen, it will be remembered, liu,ree
with her august presence on a similar event tit'a aj,ta,ith
ago, when Princess Victoria, together with her ra).. hteo "at-
the Duchess of Kent, and expressed herself (folic/o.'loly,
the enthusiastic reception she received from the c, r„bahl,
versallv. Considerable strength is added to thc,flr,, tc,11,.01
from the circumstance of the Archbishop of "oron,:!,of
well known to be a favourite of her Majesty, liavlA
Conte time ago to use his utmost influence iu
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NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.—His honour the
vice-chancellor entertains a penchant for bathing, the indul_
Bence of which has placed his life in considerable hazard•
ch he has
The right hon. gentleman is at present
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fewfo followed o(tis:ie‘ds in
ago,
o wintern p
raosc wellnas, summero iits usu
he found the sea exceedingly boisterous. He was not, how-
ever, to be deterred, and after going a short distance into the
water, he laid himself down on the sand, to allow the wave
to pass over hiM. It did so, but the backwater, which at
certain states of the tide is exceedingly strong, carried him
outward to sea, and the next wave dashed him with great
force against the rocks. with much presence of mind he
sprang to his feet when the wave was spent, a.nd. scrambled
on shore as fast as he could. The blows-received in the right
hon. gentleman's collision with the rocks were so-severe that
he was.ohliged to resort to medical aid, and'he.was indisposed
for some time after. His escape from droWning was mita-
culous.