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      their appearance at the front ^ windows , heseecW the spectators to fetch ladders . They were told by the police that the fire escape s had been sent for , but the ^ smoke began in a few seconds to pour in such a dense body into the room that suffocation appeared certain . On © woman then got to the sill of the window with an infant in her arms , and was just in the act of jumping out with the child ( four other women were screaming at the same window ) , when the Boyal Society ' s fire-escape reached the house . The conductor ( Weaver ) having : placed the machine in front of the house , mounted and succeeded in saving the lives of six persons . The engines were Boon on the spot , and the fire was extinguished . The house was not insured . The cause > jf the fire is unknown .

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      Susannah Harding , a well-dressed young woman , with an infant in her arms , applied to the Hon . G . C . Norton at the police court on Tuesday for a summons against the Reverend Alexander Gordon John Bishop , a clergyman of the Church of England , for a serious assault . The complainant , whose countenance bore proofs of gross brutality , stated that she had been living for some time with the Reverend Mr . Bishop , but since the birth of the infant in her arms , now 14 weeks old , she had not been with him . On the night before she went to see the reverend gentleman , at a cigar shop , in Exeter-street , Strand , which he frequented , andhavingmethimthere , he accompanied her as far as "Waterloo-bridge . At thelatter place he asked her where she had been durinff the day , and she replied that she had

      been to Greenwich Pair , and that she had taken her _ baby with her . He next asked her if she had any money in her pocket ; and she replied that she had half-a-crown . He then said she had no business to go to Greenwich Fair , and gave her a severe blow on the left eye . She screamed out ; upon which her assailant put her into a cab , and desired the cabman to drive her home . In reply to the magistrate , Susannah Harding said , the infant in her arms was the second illeg itimate child she had had by her assailant , but the former was dead , and for the other she had taken out a summons agains thim at this court , and for doing this the reverend gentleman was very angry with her . _ Mr , Norton at once granted the summons , and as she said she had no money , directed that it should be granted free .

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      HEALTH OP LONDON DURING THE WEEK . Thb numbe r of deaths from all causes registered in the metropolis in the week ending last Saturday was 1051 . An improvement is evident when compared with the returns for the pr evious four weeks , in which severally the mortality rose above 1200 . In the ten corresponding weeks of the year 1842-61 the average was 928 , which , if cor « rected for increase of population , becomes 1032 . The amount of last week , therefore , nearly coincides with the estimated number .

      The table of fatal diseases still , however , shows 235 deaths caused by diseases of the organs of respiration , or nearly a fourth of the total number . Tho corrected average of this class is only 178 . These 235 cases are thus distributed : —laryngitis 4 , pleurisy 4 , bronchitis 122 , pneumonia 80 , asthma and other diseases 25 . Hence it appears , on a comparison with the previous week , that pneumonia continues as fatal , while bronchitis , which greatly exceeded tho average , also maintains about tho same amount . Tho

      number of deaths ascribed to phthisis is now less ; it nas decreased from 1 C 1 in tho previous week to 146 in the last , which is about tho average . In tho epidemic class of diseases there appears some tendency to increase Smallpox was fatal to 26 children and 0 adults , scarlatina to 36 persons ; 11 children wero carried off by measles , 47 by hooping-cough , and 8 by croup ; 4 persons died of influenza , 44 of typhus , &c , « of remittent fovor . 2 of rhoumatic fever , and 7 of erysipelas .

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      BIRTHS , MAItRIAGES , AND DEATHS . BIRTHS . On tho Oth inflt ., at Wilton-lodpo , Tuunton , the wife of Lieutonant-oolonol James Davidson , 31 st Begimont Madras Native Infantry : a daughter . On tho Hth inst ., tho wife of Dr . Henry Follcard , Old Brorapton : a eon . . _ . , On tho 12 th inert .., at 110 , Princes-street , Edinburgh , tho . Lady Anno Homo Drummond : a son . MARRIAGES . On tho 22 nd ult ., at Franltfort-ongtbo-Miiin , by tho Rov . W . W . Bolton , chaplain to H . B . M . ' h location , Captain EVanois G obeli ( Austrian Horvico ) , to Janet Gillies , eldest dunghtor of . Tohn Oliphant , Esq . , . On Saturday last , at Birmingham , by . Goorgo Dawflon , M . A ., Tamos Aston Thomas , of 22 , Summer-row , to Elizabeth Ann , _ only daughter of tho Into Henley Sooflold , Eho ,, ofTipton . ^ 0 **\ . - \ rr" * *^ On Tuesday , the 18 th hint ., at St . Margaret's Church , WestjrfT ^ T ^ - ^ Xy iiMlfcter , Commander T . G . Drake , R , N ., non of the lato Colonel # / rix ' riiE ^/ J- ^ N . Iranmas Drake , to Ellon Mary Catherine , fourth duuglner of ^/^ M ^ ' ^ Mt ^^ Hon > J ' Ilonry > Bt ' - PU F ^^ S ^^^ IuJM SJ , tho 8 th inst ., at Althorp , tho Lady Georgjana . Francos ^ I » S * K ?> 4 ^ Y ^^ . ¦ - ^ KiB . ^ vgAjj i / STSnrg »^ ovoninir of tlio 7 th inat ., at his residence in Upper r £ \ Sv 3 »»\ >* & VffliloiBl-Btroot , John Orichton , Esq ., aged M . ( P WJl « H % V * oSrturday , tlie 10 th inst ., at Thprpo Rectory , the Bov . BE . IP * ^ it \ S % ^ BD o 5 nun George Blaokden , reotor of Thorpe , Derbyshire . X ^ tYS ^^^^ W j ^ i nTVLorxAm , tho 12 th inst ., at her residence , No . 13 . Charlos-V frXWSfir * ** rfyrife , e , t . Tr « vop-squaro , Brompton , Margaret , relict of William ^ fc \ ^_ at ^ wL ^ ywcon . Euq ., of jiio como p lace , aged 84 . L

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      Saturday , April 17 . A meeting of gentry , clergy , and agriculturists , resident in the county of Buckingham , was held at the George Hotel , Aylesbury , on Friday , for the purpose of voting confidence in the Earl of Derby and present administration . Upwards of 200 persons , were present , the chair being filled by Mr . W . Lowndes , of Chesham , a gentleman well known for his attachment to the Conservative cause in this neighbourhood . In opening the proceedings the Chairman stated , that the meeting had been convened by the Conservative Club of Buckinghamshire , and that the object i n view was to give their support to the present Government , Some resolutions had been prepared , which would be immediately submitted to their consideration .

      Mr . Bernard said that for many years the agricultural interest of the country had endured great difficulties and privations ; they had encountered them manfully , but they would not be a party to fettering the new ministry , based on sound conservative principles , by pledging them to any particular or specific measures , whether remedial or protective , hut that , having confidence in them , they were prepared to

      accept such measures at their hands as they might in their judgment deem fair and honest to propose ( cheers ) . He concluded by moving the first resolution , " That this meeting hails with satisfaction the forma- ^ tion of a Conservative Government , with the Earl of Derby at i ts head , believing the stability of the Throne and constitution , and the welfare of the best interests of this country , will be maintained and promoted by her Majesty ' s present advisers . " ( Cheers . )

      The resolution was seconded by Mr . Newman , put to the meeting , and carried unanimously . Mr . P . Box moved the next resolution :- —" That this meeting observes with unfeigned disapprobation the factious attempt of the late Prime Minister , regardless of the circumstances under which the present Government were brought into office , to hast ily force upon them a dissolution of parliament , which he had but a few days previously counselled her Majesty was impolitic and unwise . " Ho declared that the opposition offered by Lord John Russell was factious , and that the country looked

      upon him with contempt as " a dishonourable man . " Everybody , however , he shortly added with slight inconsistency , was banded against •« tho noble and chivalrous" Earl of Derby ; the late Ministers—Mr . Cobden and " the democratic faction "—Sir James Graham , who had been coquetting with the Radicals , but who was despised by all as a " turn-coat . " Mr . Box , however , " trusted the day would never arrive when the polluted stream of democracy , mingling with the equally filthy stream of political apostasy , would acquire force enough to undermine and sweep away the monarchical institutions of this country . " ( Cheers . )

      Mr . E . W . S . Lowndes having seconded the resolution , it was put from tho chair , and agreed to without

      a dissentient . Mr . H . S . Trower proposed the next resolution" That although labouring under the baneful effects of the lato free-trade legislation , this meeting is desirous that tho presont Government should , in devising a remedy for the still existing ^ agricultural distress , be unfettered , feeling confidence that t , ho agricultural interest will receive from them its due consideration , and that justice wi ll bo done by them to all classes of her Mtyesty ' s subjects . " The resolution was agreed to , and a cordial vote of thanks to Mr . Lowndes , tho chairman , closed the proceedings of this extremely " influential" assemblage .

      On Thursday night a meeting of tho liberal electors of Nottingham was held in tho Exchange Hall , for the purpose of hearing addresses from the Right Hon . Edward Strutt , and Mr . Thomas Gisborne , tho candidates agreed upon by that party to bo put in nomination at tho next election . Proceedings wore announced to commence at 7 o ' clock , by which time only about 50 persons had asssomblod . At 0 the room was about three parts filled . Mr . Alderman Viekera presided . After explanations by Mr . T . Close of tho exertions made to raise « n opposition to Mr . Walter ,

      Mr . Strutt presented hiniself , and was warml y applauded . He expressed the gratification he had felt at receiving an invitati on from al arge body of electors to become a candidate . He stood before them no untriedl man , having ; represented his native town Derby for eighteen years , and in six Parliaments * Proceeding to explain his views on . the leading questions of the day , he declared that he was no moderate convert to the principles of Free-tradejhe had front the first voted for motions for the repeal of the Corn Laws , and he referred with approbation to the statement of Mr . S . Herbert , that any proposal to impose a Protective duty on corn was neither more nor less than an attempt

      " to give out-door relief to the country gentlemen . " He rejoiced at the measure of Reform introduced during the present year by Lord J . Russell . There was , however , an important omission , inasmuch as it did not disfranchise small boroughs . Though prepared to support the enfranchisement of 51 . occupi ers , he thought the better course would have ; been to extend the privilege to those who held the municipal franchise . He was strongly in favour of the ballot . He expressed his anxiety for legal refrom and the education of the people . He . haU always been in favour of the removal of civil and re li gious ; disabilities , and the abolition of church rates . ( Cheers . )

      Mr . Alderman Birkin proposed , - ^ - '' That this meeting pledges itself to support the Right Hon . Edward Strutt and Mr . Thomas Gisborne at the coming election . " Which resolution was seconded by Mr . Councillor Eyre , and carried ; soon after which , the proceedings terminated . ' The Conservatives of Sheffield are about to bring out Mr . William Overend , barrister-at-law , of the Northern Circuit and West Biding petty sessions bar . He is brother of Mr . Wilson Overend , of Sheffield , a magistrate of the West Riding of Yorkshire , of the county of Derby , and of the borough of Sheffield . The Overends are an old and hiehlv-respected Sheffield family , and the new candidate

      will undoubtedly be " respectably" supported , if not numerously . A requisition has been presented to Mr . Overend , signed by about 160 electors , out of a constituency of upwards of 6000 . His reply , consenting to be put in nomination , was received in Sheffield on Friday . Sir Watkin . Williams Wynn has sent a circular , occupying about four lines of print in the Times , to his constituents in Denbighshire , without offering the slightest explanation of bis views for the future , and requesting them to excuse " a personal canvas ia consequence of my intended marriage . " Colonel Myddelton Biddulph intends contesting the county , but the large-acred Baronet ) notwithstanding his laconic address , is supposed to be assured is not sate

      of his seat . The other member , Mi . ± * aeot , so . The O'Gorman Mahon arrived in Ennis on Wednesday evening , and met but an indifferent reception from the constituency . His appearance in the streets was the signal for uproar and shouting , but by some of his friends he was cordially welcomed back . The contest at Macclesfield will be between three candidates , Mr . John Brocklehurst , a silk manufacturer , banker , and Whig ; Mr . John Williams , M . P ., in the Eeform interest ; and Mr . E . C . Egerton , a barrister , and Conservative . Mr . Williams has , during the past week , been actively canvassing the electors , and at meetings of his friends has expressed himself certain of being returned .

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      M . Thiers , while Minister of Louis Philippe , was tho first to bring into notice Count Walowski , at that time contributor to a newspaper that supported tho government . Tho French ambassador is still on terms or social intercourse with his former patron , and has ovon attempted to negotiate his return from exile . In on " of his visits to M . Tillers it ia reported that Count Walowski said , . i ~ " Tho thing would bo easy . You have no nood to audreBa a direct demand to tho President of tho . Bopujuj but onlv to writo mo a nrivato letter , making known you

      dosiro , and you can then return immediately . un occasion , M . Thiora ropliod that ho would fc ako " ° 3 direct or indirect . A few days ago , however , M . VV aww » wont to him , and offered him a passport without con tiona . M . Thiors repUod by , it fr eai < £ a positive reflww Ho remarked that he would not accept a personal fovouj but would only return to Franco vhen hw mono * « " >*** do bo .

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      John Eeene , aged 20 , was hanged on the top of Horsemonger-lane Gaol on Tuesday morning , for the murder of an i lleg itimate child of his wife ' s . A crowd of at least 6000 persons were present , who screamed , cheered , and hissed mos t vociferously . Sarah Ann French , who poisoned her husband , in order to be able to marry a young man named Hickman , was hanged in front of Lewes gaol on Saturday . William Romnson , the poisoner of 83 years of age , who was left for execution at Bury St . Edmunds , has had an application made on his behalf at the last moment , in consequence of which his l i fe wi ll be spared , and the remainder of his existence passed in close confinement .

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      TO READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS . It is impossible to acknowledge the mass of letters we receive . Their insertion is often delayed , owing to a press of matter j and when omitted it is frequently from reasons quite independent of the merits of thei communication . / _ - > . No notice can be taken of anonymous communications . ^ Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer ; not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of his good faith . ^ .. We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All letters for the Editor should be addressed to 10 , Wellingtonstreet , Strand , London . ' ' , ' .,, ... j Communications should always be legibly written , and on one side ofthepartBr only . If long , it mcreases the difficulty of finding space for them .

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      and carried unanimously . Mr . Bell ; M . P ., proposed the second resolution , — " That it is the opinion of tho meeting that the Crystal Palace , arranged as a winter garden , with collections illustrative of nature , science , and art , would greatly tend to the amusement and instruction of the people ; " which was seconded by Mr . Buckton , supported by Dr . Tmeman , Mr , Graham , and Mr . Forrester , and unanimously carried . Sir Joseph Paxton , and other gentlemen , addressed the company , petitions to Parliament were adopted , and the meeting broke up .

      The Princess ' s Concert Room , Castle-street , Ox-Oxford-street , was well filled , on Friday , at a meeting of the inhabitants of Marylebone , for the purpose of concerting measures for the preservation of the Crystal Palace . Admiral Sir George Sartorius presided . Mr . Macgregor , M . P ., moved the first resolution , that the Crystal Palace bo preserved in its present site . Mr . Oliveira seconded it , which was also supported by Mr . W . Williams , M . P ., and Mr . Nicholay ,

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    • Leader (1850-1860), April 17, 1852, page 368, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1931/page/12/