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    But when he was cross-examined, he admit...

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    ULUCT1UC TIMK SIGNALS. yNHRii the signat...

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    KAI liWAY ASSU I.ANCK. It was a happy id...

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    EUROPEAN RACES IN THE UNITED STATES. (Fr...

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    Tiik Shottisiiam "Miracle." Is Elizabeth...

    the spirit was an essence uncontammated by matter . The « spirit" is indissoluble ; it partakes of no other existence but its own , and we only know of a " spirit" by its gleaming throug h the aperture of its own organization . I would bo very awful to see a spectre " raving , " because no p hysician can heal the diseases of an invisible ; and I fancy that the most subtle philosopher would find his wits cracked in attempting to conceive of a " diseased spirit . " However we will let this matter rest , and earnestly pray that the journalist may never have to witness the " _ravings" of a " spirit" this side of eternity , and I am sure I liope he never will on the other . Most devoutly would I pray that he may realize in the invisible world what the so-called " diseased spirit" has an ecstatic glimpse of now . Dr . Matcham is " more than ever satisfied of the

    genuine nature of the case , and cannot imagine how persons can so belie a girl of such transcendant talent , and , as I believe , exemplary piety . " The Watch Committee have issued their report , and they are decidedly of opinion that Elizabeth is an impostor . They believe that she can see and hear , and that she takes food , though in small quantities . The use of the parasol , _denisd by the mother , is asserted by these gentlemen . So here is an end to the " miracle . "

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    But When He Was Cross-Examined, He Admit...

    But when he was cross-examined , he admitted that " a pony might be beat or bruised every day , but still might be in good health . Had not examined the horses very carefully , but believed them to be in good health . Thought if they were brought to him as a veterinary surgeon , notwithstanding the compression of the abdominal viscera and the congestion of blood-vessels in the hinder extremities , and the extravasation of the peritoneum , he should certify that they were in good health . The compression and congestion of the blood-vessels would injure only for a time , for as soon as the cause was removed they would resume their former form . " It came out that Mr . Daws was a friend of Mr . Simpson ' s , tbat he was with him on the night of the ascent , and did not tell him of the intended prosecution .

    THE CASE OF THE POITEVINS Me . _Aenold has heard " both sides , " in the matter of the animal-balloon ascents at Cremorne Gardens . The ascents were made with horses , on the 23 rd and 26 th of August , and the charge was one of cruelty to said horses , by suspending them . The first witness , Mr . Daws , a veterinary surgeon , was of opinion that the " effect of hanging up the animal by these fastenings would be compression of the abdominal viscera , congestion of the blood-vessels in the hinder extremities , extravasation in the peritonium lining , the abdomen producing internal bruises , and giving a great deal of pain and suffering to the animal . The external appearances would be , violent perspiration , and symptoms of great exhaustion from continued pain . The excessive perspiration would be a sign of nervous distress , arising from terror , together with other causes . "

    Sergeant Underhill said he witnessed tho descent on Wimbledon-common . Tho horse was exceedingly hot when it alighted , and perspiration was rolling down its shoulders , but it stood quiet . A _gentleman jumped on it , and galloped away . He knew little of tho ordinary habit of horses . M . Poitevin , having been cautioned by tbo magistrate that , by the law of this country , ho was liable to three months' imprisonment if convicted upon tbis charge , and need not answer any question that might criminate himself , said he had had ono horse three years , and the other

    four or live . One had gono up 100 , and the other 150 times . Ho had made altogether between 540 and 550 ascents . The horse started quietly on the 23 rd ult ., merely moving its legs onco or twice , as living animals would do . When it camo down it always fed heartily . Tho horse was fed when suspended for trial by the authorities , at Paris , between fifteen and twenty hours . Jn his opinion it did not sutler any pain by the ascents . Witness had communicated to Mr . Simpson that be had had the permission of forei gn powers to ascend , and that tho proprietors of another establishment in Loudon bad written him word

    'hat , the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty bad given their sanction . Madame Poitevin confirmed her husband . A number of other witnesses wero called for the defence , including veterinary surgeons , whoso evidence went to hIiow that , slinging for a period of years was a common practice with dorses , and attended with beneficial results . The general testimony in other respects was exculpatory of the defendants . Mr . Arnold said be should reserve his decision in this case H 1 , io die , but , would communicate with the parties when he \ nu \ gone through the evidence . That although the evidence had been to show physical pain on the one M | 'le , and to rebut , it on the other , another question arose to which Mr . _Lew _' , ho thought , might have addressed hini-H ( _''f that , of a homo being placed in a situation of risk ,

    and < _lmn- ' iv ,., l i ... i .:., : i : ni r :.. i : i- . and deprived by his position of the moans of assisting him" ' 1 . 1 ui dillieulty . if was a different matter if a rational being pleased to do if . If a man wen * to place a child in _H | i ( h a position that , in the moment of danger it could not asHist itself , it was a question whether il , would not he cruelt y ; and tho question arose whether an animal strapped * ' m case of anything going wrong if would not bedashed " pieces . M r . Simpson , against , whom two of tho summonses woro issued , Haul that no moro _iiHcents would tako placo with ani mals .

    Uluct1uc Timk Signals. Ynhrii The Signat...

    ULUCT 1 UC TIMK SIGNALS . _yNHRii the signature of " Kdwin Clarke , " and dated ' _" 'loefric . Telegraph Company , Kngineors' Ollice , " Sept ember V , 1 _M > 2 , tbo morning journals have _publ' » bcd the following account of tho Electric Timo Sig"'" _^ baring-cross .

    Uluct1uc Timk Signals. Ynhrii The Signat...

    " It has for several years been the practice of the company to transmit daily to their more important stations in the provinces , as nearly as circumstances would permit , the true . London time ; but it was felt by the Electric Telegraph Company that , possessed as tbey were of means so extensive , it would be possible , as well as desirable , that an accuracy might be obtained , which would prove extremely valuable to the principal towns and sea-ports in the United Kingdom , and be available , not onl y for ordinary , domestic , and commercial purposes , but also for the rating of chronometers , and for all scientific investigations , in which tune forms an important element .

    " During the summer of last year a sum of money was accordingly voted by the Electric Telegraph Company for these objects ; and I , as their engineer , was instructed to take all necessary steps for carrying them out . An application was soon after made to the Astronomer Royal , for his valuable and indispensable co-operation in the undertaking , which , it is needless to add , was instantly and most cordially afforded . He had , indeed , long contemplated a telegraphic communication between the Greenwich and other observatories , for astronomical purposes ; and ho proposed at once to make arrangements for giving the company a daily signal from Greenwich . Wires were accordingly laid down for him between the Observatory and the Lewisham station on the South Eastern Bailway , and

    thence to London-bridge along this line ; one of these wires was liberally appropriated for the Strand time signal , and was continued for that purpose through the streets by the Electric Telegraph Company to their ofiice in the Strand . The permission of the South Eastern Railway was necessary for this arrangement , and was granted without hesitation ; and the work along their line was executed by their able and well-known telegraph engineer , Mr . C . V . Walker . The ball at the Strand is liberated directly by a current sent from Greenwich through this wire . The ball , six feet in diameter , is made of zinc , and , with its attached piston , weighs about 2 \ cwt . When fully raised it is 129 feet above the level of the Thames , and it falls through a space of 10 feet . The rod which supports it passes down the centre of the column and carries at its base a piston ,

    which , in its descent , plunges into a cast-iron air cylinder ten inches in diaaneter , the escape of the air being regulated so as to check at pleasure the momentum of the ball , and prevent any concussion from its weight . The raising of the ball half-mast high takes place daily at ten minutes to one ; at five minutes to one it is raised to its full height , and at one precisely , and simultaneously with the fall of the ball at Greenwich , it is liberated by the current sent from the Observatory . The true moment of one o ' clock is therefore indicated by the first appearance of the line of light between tho dark cross over the ball and the body of the ball itself . Should anything interfere with the operation , the ball will be lowered half-mast high , where it will remain until five minutes to two , and will be liberated at two precisely by a second current from Greenwich , or will be slowly lowered to the base of the pole .

    " The illuminated clock now in course of erection in thc centre of the crossing is moved by a voltaic current from a good regulator in the office ; and is liable , therefore , only to the minute errors of this regulator during twenty-four hours ; as by an apparatus attacked to it , it is daily set right by tho fall of the ball . Tho minute hand moves only at the termination of each minute , and tho instant of its departure from any minute indicates tbe commencement of the next minute . It will thus be found to move over the last minute before one o ' clock , simultaneously with the fall of the ball . The Telegraph Company is indebted to Mr . Clark , tho extensive lamp manufacturer in the , Strand , for the willingness with which he gave up tho prominent site selected . It is well known that tho communication of timo by means of voltaic currents , originated with Mr . A . Pain , who has lent his valuable assistance in the details .

    " Ilio time-ball already acts with the greatest precision . Tho internal arrangements of tho clock are , however , not quite completed , but will be so in tbo course of a few days . Absolute reliance may at all times bo placed on the ; correctness of tho signals whenever they are given , and it is hoped that tho arrangements made aro so perfect that few interruptions will occur . " Mr . Clarke also states that the . Electric Telegraph Company intend to make similar arrangements for signalising time at their stations in most of the principal towns throughout Kngland .

    Kai Liway Assu I.Anck. It Was A Happy Id...

    KAI liWAY ASSU I . _ANCK . It was a happy idea that of assuring lives on railways ; and it , has been practically developed to an immense extent ; but . still , as the following facts from the Report , of the Railway Passengers Assurance Company will show , the number of travellers by railways who assure tbeir lives is quite insignificant , compared with those who do not . The gross number of tickets issued bv tho company in 1851 amounted to 122 , 202 , divided as follows : —periodical tickets , 2 , 3 ( 15 ; double journey tickets , 1 , 844 ; single journey tickets , 117 , 1 ) 1 ) 3 ; in 1852 the gross number had increased to 127 , ( 515 , divided as follows : periodical tickets , 2 , 3 i ) 8 ; double journey tickets , 7 , 0 ( 13 ; single journey tickets , I 18 , 15 f . 'fhe total receipts during the Half Year amount

    to 3 , 0 < i ( i / . 8 s . It / ., and this with fbo balance brought forward , shows a total of 4 , 38-17 . _tis . S ) . / . I . o the credit , of Revenue Account , out of which fhe amounts estimated as payable at . the close of last year , the claims adjusted , and the working expenses , amounting in all , fo 3 , 3517 .. 5 s . Id ., have been paid , leaving a surplus of 1 , 030 / . lis . titl . This ¦ um , together with fhe amount , duo from ( Hearing House mid Agents , us shown by tho statement , of account , ) circulated among fhe Proprietors , forms a Balance ol 1 , 727 / . 18 . v . 11 , / . on Revenue Account on the 30 th June to which date fhe Accounts were made up . This llalance is subject , however , fo the usual charges of commission and duty on the lasL ¦ Quarter ' s Receipts not , paid when the Accounts were closed ; but , after allowing for all the necessary deductions , the Balance justifies tho Directors in recommending tho payment of lntcroat on tho paid-up

    Kai Liway Assu I.Anck. It Was A Happy Id...

    capital of the Company for fhe Half Year , at the rate of Four per Cent , per Annum . The amount paid as compensation during tho last six : months is 1 , 457 / . Is . _M ., principally arising from claims unsettled in December last . The Claims on Insurances effected during the period under review , have been comparatively few , accidents having been , happily , much less frequent than usual , but tho periodical recurrence of these _casualties is remarkably shown by the number that h & vo happened since the close of the Half Year , and which have been generally of a very severe description . One of the most serious of these occurred at Stockton , on the 21 sfc July , in which no les 9 than three of the sufferers held Insurance Tickets , one of them being Mr . Grainger , the

    wellknown and much respected Civil Engineer , who was so severely injured that he died shortly after . The Company ' s Surgeon , Mr . Holt , proceeded to the spot immediately on receipt of intelligence of the accident , and at the request of the friends of tbe unfortunate gentleman ( who expressed themselves much pleased by the attention ) be remained to the last , to give the benefit of his great experience and professional skill in removing the fractured limb , which unfortunately was found impracticable from physical prostration , so that mortification finally supervened . The amount insured , 1 , 000 / ., is payable to Mr . Grainger ' s family , and although a heavy claim on the funds of the Company , and the first of such magnitude , it may be expected that this remarkable instance of the utility of thc system will have a beneficial effect on the future business .

    European Races In The United States. (Fr...

    EUROPEAN RACES IN THE UNITED STATES . ( From an American Correspondent of the " Times . " ) The predominance of the Anglo-Saxon race in numerical , as well as in intellectual capacity , in that part of North America comprised within the area of the Republic of the United States has been generally admitted , or , indeed , scarcely denied , until within a very recent period . It now seems to have become important to political demagogues , in their anxiety to wield an influence with the * numerous classes of the American population , principally from Ireland and Germany , who have swelled the ranks . of emigrants to those shores within the last quarter of a century , to misrepresent and exaggerate the proportion of the Celtic aud modern German element in the aggregate numbers of the American nation . An Irish-American writer of this

    stamp , I observe , is quoted as an authority in the last January number of the London Quarterly Peview , and on that account deserves attention , for the purpose of correcting his gross misrepresentations . In the article referred to ( on " Highland Destitution and Irish Emigration , " ) the Quarterly says -. — " But what will be the influence of the Irish exodus upon the destinies of the great American Republic ? Tbe population of tbo United States is probably tbe most mixed and heterogenous on the face of the earth . Tbe Slavonic element , whieh is entirely antipathic , is almost the onl y European ono unrepresented there . The native German , the Anglo-Saxon , the Milesian , and the Gaelic sub-varieties of tbe Celtic race—to say nothing of the African—have all

    contributed largely to tho composition of that strango peojde . But , if any reliance can be placed on the accuracy of the following table , which seems to have been constructed with great care by a Mr . William E . Robinson , and read before a learned and statistical assemblage at Clinton , in New York , the Celtic blood even now predominates . The gross population of the Union was , in 1850 , a littlo above 23 , 000 , 000 , which ( says Mr . Robinson ) may bo thus appropriated : — - Irish born 3 , 000 , 000 Irish by blood 4 , 500 , 000 German by blood or birth . . . 5 /> 0 O , OOO Anglo-Saxon by blood or birth . . 3 , 500 , 000 Prench , or other Celts , by blood or birth 3 , 000 , 000 Coloured , free or slave .... 3 , 500 , 000

    Total .... 23 , 000 , 000 "According to this table ( the Quarterly gravely remarks ) , more than half the white population of the United States aro Celts ; more than a third Irish Celts ; more than a seventh actually of Irish birth . This increasing predoininaeo of a race of so strongly-marked a character , and of qualities so opposed to those of the , Anglo-Saxon , may well _tf ive rise fo considerable anxiety on the other side of tbo Atlantic , and to interesting speculation here . If fhe Irish , enabled hy their numbers to congregate together tbere as in the old country , and thus to withdraw themselves in a great measure from the influences of a new scene , and a superior race , shall retain their national features unchanged or ( ally [ slightly modified , they may _alfect . greatly the aggregate character and the political and social proceedings of tho Union . The Hfern and resistless energies of the Anglo-Saxon may , and probably will , still enable him to retain the supremacy , but even then the destinies and tho nature of the American people , as a whole , must bo uH ' eetcd by this inordinate infusion of Irish blood . " As I shall be able to show that , the reviewer reasons upon false premises , founded upon fhe misrepresentations of the Irish lecturer " before u learned and statistical assemblage at Clinton , in New York" ( which assemblage , by the way , was principally composed of young men and plain country people af the commencement of Hamilton College , a minor institution in central New York ) , I think be may dismiss his apprehensions as to tbe effects which an Irish Celtic emigration in large numbers may produce on the character of tbis Anglo-Saxon Republic in its social or political relations . If I were , however , to admit the facts stated , such is my confidence in tbe predominance oftbe Anglo-Saxon intellect , and governing powers and influence over tho

• Citation
  • Leader (1850-1860), Sept. 11, 1852, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_11091852/page/7/