The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-06-16 00:00:00

PROMOTIONS.

Rev. W. L. Coxhead, of Trinity College, Cambridge to
the Vicarage of Okebampton, Devonshire, vacant by the
cession of the Rev. J. R. Whyte.
Rev. T. Nayler Bland, late of Trinity College, Cambridge,
Rector of Drayton Reauchamp, Bucks, to the Vicarage of
Osgathorpe, Leicestershire, vacant by the resignation of the
Rev. W. Hastings Kelk ; patron the Marquis of Hastings.
Rev. Denis Tucker, M.A., late of St. Peter's College,
Cambridge, to the Perpetual Curacy of Taunton St. James,
Somersetshire ; patron, Sir T. B. Lethbridge, Bart.

(From a Third Edition of the Oxford Herald.)
The Prizes have just been determined by the Vice-
Chancellor, the two Proctors, Public Orator, and the
Professor of Poetry, as 'follows

Latin Verse—" Pestis Londinum devastans."
Arthur Tickell, Scholar of Balliol College.
English Essay—" Do States, like Individuals, inevitably
tend, after a certain period of maturity, to decay."--Arthur
Penrhyn Stanley, Fellow of University College.
Latin Essay—" Miles Romanus quando primum, et quibus
de causis, cceparit libertati civium obesse?"—William
Charles Lake, Allow of Balliol College.
English Verse—" The judgment of Brutus."—Lewis
Gidley, Scholar of Exeter College.

'—Edward

THE WEAVER CHURCHES BILL.—We are glad to see
that Mr. Tatton Egerton, the conservative member for North
Cheshire, who had_given much cause for dissatisfaction to
his supporters by opposing the introduction of this bill to
parliament, has made the amende honorable to his constitu-
ents, by voting for the preamble in committee- The radicals
are terribly chagrined at this triumph of reason over preju-
dice.

THE EARL OF DURHAM.—Up to Thursday morning the
noble earl was improving in health, though slowly, and was
suffering much from a pain in his head. We learn that the
noble earl has taken Norfolk-house, once the property of the
Duke of Norfolk, in the Isle of Wight, where his lordship,
with the countess and family, leave for this day or Monday
next. It is said the noble earl has only taken the above
mansion for a month.—Times of Saturday.
AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.—On Wednesday, between
nine and ten o'clock in the evening, as three young men,
journeymen tailors, were taking an evening walk in a field by
the village of Horwich, near Bolton.le-Moors, one of them,
a fine looking young man, named William Gilmore, about
twenty years of age, suddenly fell down, and expired in a few
minutes. A surgeon was immediately on the ground, but
life was quite extinct. He was a native of Belfast, and had
only left home about a month since with his two companions
who were with him when he died.—Wigan Gazette.
THE MOORS.—We have received intelligence from several
parts of the grousing localities, in this county, and all concur
that in consequence of the mildness of the weather during
the process of incubation • the young birds are both plentiful
and very forward, and that the approaching season will be
the best known for a number of years past. The rain which
fell in April was not at all injurious to the birds, in fact, it
had a tendency to cause them to hatch their young with more
certainty, and less danger. The reports from Scotland are
that broods are large and numerous, and the birds particu-
larly strong.—Netscastle Journal.
WEIGHTS.—We are informed that by the late amended
act of parliament, no particular shape of weight is required,
and as it is not practicable to cast weights to correspond with
the standard, consequently those of cast-metal have either a
space on the top round the ring, or a hole in the bottom for
holding lead to adjust the weight and bear the stamp, are
perfectly allowable. It may also be remarked, that the act
does not point out whether the lead should be on the top or
bottom.

LIGHT-HOUSE AT FLEETWOOD.—On Saturday last (as
was previously announced) the light-house lately erected at
the wouth of the Wyre, by the Messrs. Alex. Mitchell and
Son, of Belfast, on the screw system, was lighted for the first
time, at about a quarter past nine o'clock p.m. The firing
of cannon, a display of tire-works, and the cheers and plau-
dits of the people assembled, hailed the first appearance of
this most brilliant light, which will be of infinite benefit, not
only to vessels entering the Wyre, but to all those navigating
Morecambe Bay.—Preston Pilot.

TITIt DIABOLICAL Arrupir ON THE

QUEEN'S LIFE,

(From the London Standard of Thursday.)
This morning at daylight the police recommenced an ac-
tive search for the bullets fired out of the pistols, but their
exertions were not successful.
The prisoner throughout the night slept very soundly, and
was frequently visited by Inspector Partridge. Mr. M`Cann,
the surgeon, had a conversation with him this morning, but
he still obstinately refuses to give any explanation of the mo-
tive that let to the attempted committal of so fiendish an
act.
The police have made a further search of the prisoner's
lodgings, but have not discovered anything to throw any more
light upon the subject. It appears that he resided with his
sister, Mrs. Phelps, whose husband is a baker, but who made
a successful application to the commissioners to be admitted
into the police a few days ago, and who is to commence duty
on Monday next. The prisoner's mother is at present in
Birmingham, staying with some friends, and she has been
there for the last month.
'He left home about three o'clock yesterday afternoon, but
the officers have been unable to trace his steps until the time
he attempted to take the Queen and Prince Albert's lives,
and he maintains a sullen silence in reference to his connec-
tions, and the manner in which he has been engaged during
the last month, when he quitted the Hog and Pound public-
house in Oxford-street.
The letters referring to Hanover and a secret society, ad-
vising the members to provide themselves with arms, are
signed with the name of Smith, but they bear no date either
as to time or place, which tends to throw greater suspicion
on them, and to confirm the opinion that exists that the
prisoner has been made the tool of some secret or unlawful

society.
The prisoner called upon Mr. Lenton, butcher, of the
Waterloo-road, on Tuesday night, and, in a conversation
that the reporter had with Mr. L. this morning, lie said, in,
reference to Oxford, that he was a good boy, and his impres-
sion was that he must have formed a bad connection and be-
come the dupe of some depraved party. This opinion is
strengthened by the words of an intelligent officer who re-
marked, " I have no doubt, when the excitement has passed
away, it will turn out that a diabolical conspiracy exists."
The police, under the direction of Mr. Superintendent May,
are most active in endeavouring to trace out the author of
the treasonable letters, but they refuse to disclose the result
of their activity for obvious reasons, and they state their be-
lief that the signature " Smith" is an assumed name.
The prisoner this morninc, partook of a hearty breakfast,
consisting of coffee and bread and butter, and he told Inspec-
tor Partridge that he was very comfortable, adding, " If all
your station-houses are as comfortable as this, they are very
different from what I have read of them in the newspapers.
About ten o'clock his sister, Mrs. Phelps, called at the
station-house, for the purpose of seeing her wretched brother,
but she was not allowed to do so, as Mr. May had given
strict orders that nobody should have an interview with the
prisoner. She appeared so be in great distress of mind.
Soon after the time stated, Mr. Lowe, of Copthall-court ;
Mr. W. Clayton, of Princes-street, Soho; Mr. J. Clayton.
Mr. Perks, Mr. George Skearce, and the police constable,
besides a number of other witnesses who volunteered to give
evidence, assembled at the station-house in Gardiner's-lane,
which was at this time (as well as the Home Office) surround-
ed by a dense crowd of persons, anxiously waiting to catch a
glimpse of the prisoner.
The names of the several witnesses were entered by In-
spector Partridge on the police charge-sheet, which stated
the prisoner to have been brought in at three quarters past
six o'clock last evening, charged " with maliciously and
unlawfully discharging two loaded pistols at her Majesty and
Prince Albert." The prisoner's name and address were
thus recorded—" Edmund Oxford, 6, West-street, West-
square-18."
A. few minutes before 11 o'clock the prisoner was brought
out of his cell. He was dressed in a blue frock-coat and
velvet collar and dark trousers ; he smiled as he passed through
the station-house, and appeared to be in good health and
rather good-looking. Previous to his removal Mr. M`Cann,
the surgeon, cut off' a lock of his hair.
In consequence of the crowds round the station-house it
was arranged that the prisoner should pass out as quick as
possible, and turn to the left, and proceed the back way
through Downing-street passage to the Home Office, and
this was so excellently managed that scarcely those who were
• admitted inside the station-house saw him pass along. He
did not wear handcuffs, and as soon as he got into Gardiner's
lane, he took to his heels as fast as he could, and was followed,
as preconcerted, by Inspector Pierce and Hughes.
These arrangements prevented any confusion in the public
streets, and the prisoner reached the Home Office immedi-
ately before the clock struck 11.
At that hour the following noblemen and gentlemen had
arrived to conduct the investigation :—Lord Nornianby, the
Hon. Pox Manic, Mr. Philips, the Under Secretary, Mr.
Hall, the chief magistrate of Bow-street, and Mr. Burnaby,
the clerk of the same police court. There were also present
Lord Uxbridge, Lord Cardigan, and other noble personages,
whose names did not transpire.
Several reporters to the public press were waiting to be ad-
mitted into the Council Chamber, but it was understood that
the examination, as in Captain Goode's case (who was charged
with threatening her Majesty), would be strictly private.
It should be mentioned that when the prisoner passed, or
rather ran, through the station-house, his sister exclaimed
with bitter agony, " Ah! there he is—there he is," and
bursting into convulsive sobs nearly fainted away.
[The Globe of last night mentions a rumour that the pri-
soner is a Birmingham chartist, and a member of the Lon-
don committee.]

FURTHER PARTICULARS.
The Marquis of Norinanby, Mr. Fox Maule, Lord Ux-
bridge, &c. &c., remained in deliberation until past two
o'clock on the proper plan to be adopted in conducting the
examination of the prisoner, and arranging the evidence to
be laid before the Cabinet Council. During this time seve-
ral witnesses were called into the room, but they were not
examined upon oath, but gave their statements, in order to
regulate the course of proceeding in a more formal manner.
Mr. Hobler is retained as solicitor for the prosecution, and
not for the prisoner, was at first supposed. At present, we
believe, the prisoner has no professional adviser.
Shortly after two o'clock Lord Melbourne, Lord J. Rus •
sell, Lord Palmerston, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and
all the other Cabinet Ministers, arrived at the Home-office,
when what transpired during the inquiry this morning was
laid before them. The Ministers remained in deliberation
some time, after which they were joined by several members
of the Privy Council, and orders were given to bring the
prisoner (who was hi an adjoining room) before their', it being
decided forthwith to proceed with the formal examination of
witnesses.
The prisoner having been conveyed before the Council, the
first witness was called in and examined at great length. The
examination of this witness was not concluded at the time I
sent this copy, but if anything further transpires, I shall for-
ward it for a later edition.
The Duke of Cleveland and a great number of the nobility
and principal gentry called at the Home Office during the
day, and evinced the greatest anxiety to ascertain it' any more
facts had transpired, or any further light had been thrown on
the horrible and revolting transaction, but no information
was given in any case. The greatest possible secrecy in
conducting the inquiry is observed We understand that
throughout the day the prisoner, has preserved the greatest
possible coolness and composure of mind, and that when
he was taken before the council his self-possession did not
for one moment leave him. He is very reserved, and speaks
but little. It is said (but we do not vouch for the fact) that
in the course of the. morning the prisoner told one of the
policemen that he received orders to fire, and he did fire ;
but he should not disclose the name of the person who so in-
structed him, as, if any one was to die, it should be him,
and him alone. We give the above as we have heard it ; and
we ale the more anxious to do so, as it is said to agree with
some communication which has been made to the council
this morning.
We believe we can mention with certainty that evidence to
the following effect has been reeived by Lord Nortnanby to-
day, viz. :—that some middle-aged person, most respectably
dressed, was seen standing near the prisoner when he fired
at her Majesty and Prince Albert, and gave him (the pri-
soner) the word of command to fire. It is said the individual
alluded to can be identified, but he is not at present in
custody. If this statement turns out correct, it is most im-
portant, as it clearly proves that more than one person was
concerned in the diabolical attempt to take away the life of
our young and beloved Monarch.

COMMITTAL OF THE PRISONER FOR HIGH

TREASON

The inquiry concluded this evening about half-past five
o'clock. Several witnesses were examined, but their evi-
dence, we understand, was not taken at any great length.
None of the particulars have transpired.
The witnesses having signed their signatures, we were in-
formed that the prisoner was told that he stood fully com-
mitted to Newgate, on a charge of high treason, and that he
heard the result with the greatest composure.
Some persons think the prisoner will be brought up again
before he is finally committed ; but we understand such is
not the case, and that he will be conveyed from the Home
Office to Newgate in the course of the evening.
The Solicitor-General was summoned to attend the Coun-
cil, but in consequence of the very dangerous state of Lady
Wilde, the honourable and learned gentleman was not, able
to attend.