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      HE . u , tn of Losdox . —The present Ntoft indicates some improvement in the public health . Under tbe influence of more favourable weather the deaths , which in the first week of February were 1 , 109 , have fallen to 1 , 030 ; and . thia tendency of the mortality to decline is perceived both amongst -voanc and old . In the ten corresponding weeksof 1 S 11-50 the average number of deaths was 1 , 050 , -which , if corrected for comparison with the mortality of last week , becomes 1 , 145 . On this latter result , the 1 , 036 deaths of last week show a decrease of 109 , However , an important difference is perceptible between the two classes of old and young persons , for , while nearly as many of the latter are now dying as usual for the period , tue

      mortality of the aged has fallen considerably below the correctei average . —In tbe zymotic class offatil diseases , small-pox destroyed 26 lives ; and in eight of these cases the sufferers-were between 15 and 5 < i years of age . On tbe 8 th of February , at 1 C , Biahojt ' s-mews , Paddiugton , a labourer , agad 47 years , who had never been vaccinate ;] , died of confluent smill-pox after 12 days' illness ); aa-1 on the following day , at Ho . l . ' in the same mews , the wife of an ostler , sn » e-12 o , who had been vaccinated when a child , dfed of the disease 13 days after the eruption . A boy also died of small-pox at Church-place in the same sub-district . Four deaths occurred on the 7 th , Stb , and 12 th of February in the Small-pox Hospital at Holloway , at the several ages of 29 ,

      32 , 33 , and 39 . A woman , who was brought from IVeslbourne-place , and died of '' smallpox , confluent , unmodified ( 14 days' illness ) , " had been vaccinated young , and had " one very small cicatrix . " An ostler , who came from Br » rtholomew-close , and a bricklayer from Islington , were not protected by vaccination ; and a seaman from Sweden also died in t ! io hospital of " small-pox confluent , unmodified ( 12 dap illness ) , " though he had been vaccinated ¦ when young in his native country , and had three cicatrices . " Out of the 26 fatal cases of this disease , it is only recorded in 5 that the patients had been ¦ previously vaccuwte 1 ! . As regardsother epidemics , measles carried off 29 children , scarlatina 19 , hooping-cough 43 , and croup 10 , these complaints not differing materiallv from their several averages .

      Typhus numbers 43 victims , the majority being of middle age ; whilst the average number in ten corre 3 pondiug weeks was 37 . Complaints of the respiratory organs are now less fatal , and have declined to near the average . Consumption , under which a greater nuiiber fall than any other malady , ¦ was fatal to 124 persons , of whom 105 had reached some period of life between 15 years and 60 . The average of this diseas ? , raised for increase of population , nearly equals 150 . The births of 821 boys and 755 jrirJs , in all 1 , 576 children , were registered in the week . The average number in six corresponding weeks of 1845-50 was 1 , 373 . At the Royal Observatory , Greenwich , the barometer was high during the week . The mean daily reading was abore ~ 30 incbes on every day , except Thursday : the

      mean of tbe week was 30-130 inches . The mean daily temperature was steady , and differed little each day Irom the average of the same day in ten years till Saturday , when it declined to 36 . 7 deg ., about 2 deg . below the average . On that day the highest reading ( 4 S . 5 deg . ) was also the highest of the week , and the lowest reading ( or 27 . 6 deg . ) was also the lowest of the week . The mean temperature of the week was 39 . 6 deg . The following selections are made from the Registrars' reports : —In Pancras , sub-district of Soraers Town , at 23 , Brummoud-creseent , on the 9 th of February a cab-driver , aged 32 years , was " found dead . " The coroner ' s jury adds . " disease of the heart and mortal effects of the foul air of the room , where he slent . " Mr . Hathews state 3 that he died " in a ba <* . k kitchen

      about 10 feet ; three persons slept in one room , namely , the cabman , a stonemason , and a hairlmstler . " In Pancras , sub-district of Camden Town , at 23 Ashby-street , on 12 th of February , the daughter of a labourer , aged 16 months , died of - " bronchitis , laryngitis , pneumonia ( 7 days , ) produced by inhaling the steam of boiling water . " The child had attempted to drink boiling water from the kettle . Xu the same sub-district , at 4 , Wood ' splace , Paradise-tow , on tha 9 th of February , a bricklayer , aged 51 years , died of " phthisis , pleu-« ti 3 , dyspnoea ( 3 days ) . " Mr . Holl describes this as " a dirty and crowded locality , inhabited generally by costerraongers of the poorest class . In Holborn district , at 13 , Tindall ' s-bnildings , Gray ' s Inn-lane , on the 10 th of February , the daughter of a labourer , aged 2 years , died of " small-pox ( 1 week ) . " Mr . Homes states , that" this place is , as

      usual , overcrowded with Irish families and other strangers . Small-pox is very prevalent among the children . " Bethnal-green , Hackney-road district , at 3 and 20 , Colltngwood-street , two " children , one of hooping-cough , the other of diarrhoja . The street is crowded and partially drained . " Vincentstreet , where a child died of bronchitis , without medical attendance , is stated by Mr . Murray to be close , crowded and undrained . In St . James , Bermondsey , in Edward-street , on the 11 th of February , the son of a labourer , aged 16 months , died of " small-pox , natural , no medical attendant . " ** Smail-pox ( says Mr . Martin ) , is very prevalent in Jacob ' s Island ; the mother of the above child acknowledged that he had not been vaccinated owing to negligence . Some persons object to the introduction of what thoy conceive to be the disease of an animal into their children . "

      A Man * Fouxd Dead in the Street . —On Saturday morning last , at an early hour , the body of a man , about fifty years of age , was discovered by the police lying in the London-road , Southwark . He ¦ was dressed in a black coat and vest , dark trousers , and blucher boots . The maker ' s name in the hat was N"ke , Windsor . Nine duplicates were found in his pocket relating to wearing apparel , pledged in the name of "Williams . " The body was taken to the ¦ workhouse of St . George ' s , Mint-street , Southwark . Desperate Conflict with Two Burglars . — On Saturday morning , between the hours of one and two o ' clock , a most desperate attempt was made by two burglars on the life of Mr . Bateman , carrier , of King Johu ' s-coart , Shoreditch . Mr . Bateman went

      lome at that time , and had entered by his outer gate , ¦ when he was pounced on by tbe ruffians , one of whom felled him by a blow from a life-preserver , while the other snapped at him a pistol , which flashed in the pan , Mr . Bateman , who is a powerful young man . struggled with the vagabonds bravely , and compelled them to make a hasty retreat . Police-constables , who had been drawn to the spot by the cries for assistance of Mr . Bateman , found him lying insensible , and bleeding from several wounds on the head . An investigation was afterwards made , when it was discavered that nearly every portable article , consisting of plate , jewellery , and other valuable ? , had been packed op hy the thieves in the kitchen , as if for a speedy removal .

      Extensive Defalcation by a Tax-Collectob . —On Saturday , Mr . Stone , an old inhabitant of the parish , of St Mary , Hewington , and who for several years has held the situation of collector of the property-tax in that parish , was apprehended at his residence , Park-street . Camden-town , by Sergeant Quuraear , 1 P , and lodged in Horaemonger-lane Gaol on a warrant issued by the Commissioners of Income and Property Tax , chatging him with being a defaulter of the money collected by him to the amount of £ 1 , 500 . A discover ? of the defalcation

      w « made nearly twelve months ago , at which time Mr . Stone absconded . A warrant for his apprehension had been issued at that time by ihe commissioners at Somerset House , and it wa 3 placed in the hands of the parish constable for execution / That functionary failed to execute his commission : but information of the defaulter ' s return having reached the commissioners a new warrant was prepared and put in force . It is believed that Mr . Stone ' s sureties j . ? J - « n L . W a sWllinS of tie deficiency , and the £ l , o 00 has been a second time raised by the

      Charge against a CiEHGYMAN . r-At the MaryleWvestry on Saturday last , Mr . Nicholay complained on behalf of Mr . Bauer , of Oxford-street , ?? * £ f - enrateof All Soulschurch had refused to afford religious consolation to a dying woman when asked so to do . In defence of the clergyman it was urged that the sick person who wished for Christian consolation lived out of his district , and that it was contrary to rule and to the orders of the Bishop of London for any clergyman to officiate out of his own district unless at the solicitation of the pastor of such district . Several gentlemen addressed the vestry on the subject Mr Nicholay moved for a committee to investigate the » atter ; but upon the proposition beine nut to the

      Tote , jt was lost by a majority of eight . Mr . Whitmore then gave notice thaton this day ( Saturday ) he would move . " That a committee be appointed to Sfff er / " atareandresultsof thepresent division ISSSSSS ^ « ^ **** •* * SamX ^ aL ^ f . " CAMBERWELL .-OD coroner , and a i 5 S «! i « fJg TaT ^ Arms Tavern . SonflwKS ( £ , £ 2 n larlborough the death of Eleanor m ™ fStZftf mcemm S who , it was alleged , had \^ a h ^^ ^ ' under the mos : extraordinan * rf ™ ^ murdered neck being broken , StS ? £ ? %£ ? . & numerous bnuses and contusions , shSlj ^ must

      oewaseu , by some means , have raffed -eat ™ w The deceased and her husband had ^ n separate . } for the last nineteen years , the latter W steLaaisssfsg-rS sSsasss : ^ ceased was m the habit of calling every week forth * cash at the market ; but not going onlSay Je ^ k he ( the husband ) proceeded to the house . IK fcnockwg several times , and not being answered he Wdrtwngr . Oa the next day he weat aSand

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      thinking she had gone out ha raUsdaaain on the Mmday , when he feared she was evtherdead , orver ill . He then spoke t <> a next door neighbour . ff ^ broke open the back door , and gained an admittance into the bouse , which was in a state of gjeat con . fuson ut the deceased could not be , f 0 Uttdm ¦ 'fne doors and windows were locked a ^ a bolted . On the Tuesday Sergeant Kearney ar - ,, otner officers of the police were called in , wlv < m a lighted candle was procured , and after & more minute search , the body of deceased was discovered in a small recess behind a stack of rabbit-hutches . She was in a state of nudity , and when the body was removed she was examined by Mr . Fowler , the surgeon , who found that her neck was dislocated , and her person was

      much bruised on various parts . In thepln . ee were discovered fifteen fowls , 'five being dead from starvation . There were likewise a number of rabbits that had died from want of food , together with some Guinea pigs , Spanish dogs , a cat , &c . The house was lined with cobwebs , and almost choked up with dust , rubbish and other filth . The room had not been cleaned out for years . —Sergeant Kearney stated that since the body had been removed to the workhouse a great quantity of valuable property had been discovered iu the house by the police . In a drawer was found £ 7 in gold and silver , fourteen Hlvt-r spoons , three silver watches , a gold ring , several bracelets , earrings , &c . A book had been found which showed that the deceased had £ 11 in the saving bank . There was a quantity of books .

      furniture , and other articles in the house , which had been under the charge « f the police since the husband had first been taken into custody . —William Burlington and his wife gave confirmatory evidence , the latter adding , that the deceased had often said she would be murdered some night . On Saturday week the deceased was at home , and at about seven in the evening witness heard a rumbling noise next door , as if somvthing had fallen . She also heard three knocks at the street-duor , but being alone witness Was afraid to go to the door . The deceased was a most eccentric female , and would walk about the h'use almost naked . She had often seen her in the yard with a skirt of a petticoattfand a pinafore , which the other neighbours could confirm . Other evidence was taken at considerable length , when the jury returned the following unanimous verdict : —

      "That the deceased was found dead with her neck dislocated , and with marks of violence on various parts of her person ; but how she came by such injuries they had not sufficient proof . " Daring Burglaries —On Saturday information was rece ved by the police that the residence of Mr . Fredericks , 40 , Albemarle-street , Piccadilly , had been entered and plundered of silks and satins , value £ 120 , a quantity of silver pjate , value upwards of £ 200 , and cash and securities amounting to £ 99 9 s ; also that the house 37 . Beaumont-street , Marylebone , had been entered and plundered of £ 50 in Bank of Englaud notes , several sovereigns , and

      £ 100 worth of jewellery ; also that" the mansion of the Hon . Miss Ward , at Hedon , near Holderaess , York , had been broken into , and the whole of tho costly family plate , value £ 500 , carried < ff ; also that the residence of T . Suton , Esq ., Hellmorton , Warwick , had been broken into by armed ruffians , who made their way into the room where Mr . and Mrs . Suttonwere in bed , whom they fastened together , plundering the place of a £ 20 . a £ 10 , two £ 5 notes of the Bank of Ensland , several £ 10 notes of the Coventry Bank , £ 15 in cash , and a variety of miscellaneous property . The ruffians got dear away .

      FONEEAI . OF THE UeV . Db . PyE SxilTH .-The funeral of the Rev . J . Pye Smith , D . D ., LL . D ., F . R . S ., &c ., took place on Saturday afternoon last . As early as eleven o ' clock a large concourse of persons had gathered round Homerton College , the oldest Dissenting collegiate institution , of which the deceased had been President for fifty years . The crowd continued to increase till a quarter to one o ' clock , when the body was brought forth and borne to tbe old Gravel-pits Meeting-house , accompanied by eighty gentlemen . The streets through which the mournful procession had to pass were thickly lined with spectators , and almost every shop was partially or totally c ' osed . The procession was greatly

      augmented by the addition of deputations from various public bodies , including the London Missionary Society , Baptist Missionary Society , Peace and Temperance Societies , and proceeded to Abbey Park Cemetery , where the body was deposited in a plain brick vault , in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators , most of whom wore some emblem of mourning to display their respect for the venerable and much esteemed deceased . It is worthy of remark that W . J . Fox , Esq ., M . P ., was once a pupil of the doctor , and continued to esteem him for his personal worth throughout all his subsequent career , and notwithstanding all their differences of religious belief . The hon . gentleman subscribed to the recent public testimonial to Dr . Smith . ''

      Co . vvertsto the Church of Rome . —The Rev . Mr . Harper , of the Proprietary Chapel , l'imlico , was la * t week received into the Roman Catholic church by the Rev . Dr . Whitty . The Rev . Henry Bedford , curate to Mr . Scott , of Hoxton , was likewise admitted a member of the same church by the Rev . F Oakeley , at Islington . It is stated that several members of the congregation of the first-named seceder are about to follow the example of their pastor . Consecisatios of a Jewish St . vagogoe . —On Saturday the opening of the Jewish Synagogue , situated in Maiden-lane , Strand , adjoining the Adelphi theatre , and which has been considerably enlarged , took place before a numerous and respectable congregation , the consecration of the sacred edifice being performed by the Rev . Dr . Alder , the chief rabbi . Several of the first Jewish families were present , including those of Baron Rothschild , Mr . Cohen . Mr . Mocate , Ac .

      OpEsisa of St . Paul ' s Churchyard . —On Sunday morning the area in front of St . Paul ' s Churchyard was thrown open to the public . A great number of persons in the course of the day passed through from the western entrance on the top of Ludgatehill , from the northern side , and from the southern side from the entrance to Doctor ' s commons . The police were in attendance , but their presence was scarcely necessary , except to direct the passers through the new opening . Burglaries . —On Tuesday information reached the Commissionera of Metropolitan Police of the following fresh outrages in the provinces : —During the night of the 11 th inst . the house of Mr . Robert Cudge , innkeeper , Ashill , Norfolk , was broken into

      by several ruffians , who brutally assaulted both the landlord and landlady , the principal weapon used by them being a wheelwright ' s screwdriver , about twenty inches long , which was found under the bed . They were foiled in obtaining a club-box which was known to contain a considerable sum of money , and being disturbed , decamped with only a few articles of wearing apparel . On the same night the residence of Mr . H . Pool Leigh , of Elton-terrace , Cheltenham-road , Bristol , was entered by cuttiug two holes in the back kitchen door with a centre-bit and pushing back the bolts . A quantity of jewellery and plate was stolen , consisting of gold seals , a gold-box ring , with hair in the centre in the form of a wheatsheaf , set round with

      brilliants ; , a silver sugar basin , tongs , and mustardpot , a silver muffineer , toast-rack , skewers , tops to castors , spoons , a vinagrette , knife , letter stamp , five silver thimbles , a silver snuff-box , and nearly £ 2 in money . On the night of the same date as the above five villains , armed with pistols , and wearing masks , broke into the house of Mr . Thoa . Richardson , of Kuowsley , farmer , and although as early as eight o ' clock , beat the inmates in a most brutal manner with the butt ends of their pistols , and threatened to shoot them , until they delivered up £ 52 in gold and silver , a silver watch , and gun . £ 50 reward is offered for the apprehension and conviction of tbe burglars . Early on the morning of the 13 th the dwelling-house of the Rev . John Hall ,

      unester-roao , Alacclesfield , Catholic priest , was broken into , and a silver chalice , ten inches high , with figures of angels and grapes engraved on it , tho ciip gilt outside and inside , and engraved " Daniel Fetter , priest , 1779 , " was Btolen therefrom , as also silver plate , and about £ 4 in copper . Melascholt Occurrences . —About seven o ' clock on Saturday evening , a child named Mary Webb seven years of age , who had been left in a room io the house Ao . 8 , Arthur-street , Homerton , in charge of two younger children , while in the act of wising her arm above the fire-place , suddenly became enve loped in flames , her clothes having ignited . The poor child , in her agony , rushed under the bed , frora whence she was taken hy an aged man , named Thomas

      Blinks , who , after placing the child under the care of his daughter , suddenly complained of a feeling of suffocation . He hastened down stairs , followed by parlies with the burnt child ; and while the neighbours were in the act of alleviating its sufferings , Blinks fell with great violence , his head going into a cupboard , and immediately expired . Mr . flams , surgeon , promptly attended . Tbe child was conveyed to the London Hospital , where it died an hour after admission . The father of the deceased child abandoned his family two years ago . Soon after the excitement consequent upon the painful occurrences had subsided , it was discovered that the bed-clothes were on fire , but owing to the exertions of a few labouring men , the flames were arrested before any material injury had been done .

      Numerous Fikes . —The metropolis was visited on Monday by the outbreak of several alarming and destructive fires . One happened at M . 34 , Marylebone-Btreet , St . James ' s , belonging to Messrs . Foster and Smith , artists' colourmen , and extended to the property of . Mr . Idonia , the stationer , of 50 , quadrant , Regent-street . The firemen were unable w extlD S « Jshthe flames until the back portion of ^« ri * 0 StcraB ^ Smith ' s premises was totally dehnSSr i ^ ° bl ) riied off ' andthe remainder of the SWil ?^^? * eTerely dama 6 a by fire « Mr iraSm ¦ ?* ® ' . ^ 8 ame street » belonging to S&irWA'sSift

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      the above fire commenced , another , broke out in the premises belonging to Mr . " J . Wilbraham , eun manufacturer , carrying on business at / So . -. 230 , Strand . The firemen succeeded in getting the fire subdued , but not until the valuable stock'in trade , together with ; the fixtures and the building , were seriously burned . : A third pne , happen * ed at No . ; 73 , Newman-streety Oxford-street , belonging' to Mr . R . Shirvell ( private . ) It was caused from a spark flying from a lighted candle in the basement ; The engines

      were soon on the spot , and owing to the ' exertions of the inmates and firemen , the flames were confined to the lower part of the premised Another outbreak took place at No . " 1 , Dudley-buildings , St . Giles ' s , belonging to Mr . W . Dowle , which , ' it is feared , will be attended with a loss of ' life . ' The fire commenced in the basement , at which time a boy , six years of age , was therein . The engines attended , and the flames were subdued , but not until the child was frightfully burned . He was taken to the hospital , but no hopes can be entertained of his

      recovery . Destructive Fire . —On Wednesday morning a fire broke out in the extensive premises belonging to Messrs . Wigan and White , hon merchants ; situate in Duke-street , Borough . Some flames were discovered in the kitchen , and scarcely had the inmates effected their escape before the house was in a general blaze . The work of conflagration reached the immense pile of warehouses in Tooley-street , and , from the combustible nature of their contents a vast destruction of property became evident . The floating engine , with others from the various stations having arrived they-were set to work immediately ; but at half-past four the flames had obtained a firm hold of Edginton's oil and tarpaulin warehouse , and Bolton ' s coffee house , in Duke-street ; nor were ' there any symptoms of putting an end to the awful

      conflagration . Sdicide . —On Tuesday morning an inquest was held at No . 20 , Grosvenor-square , before Mr . Bedford , to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of E . F . Knowles , Esqi , aged fifty-one , late Commissary-General of the forces in the West Indies , who committed suicide by swallowing a quantity of Prussic acid : — H . Ilatchett said he was butler to Mrs . Gul-ton , who was the sister of Mr . Knowles . Deceased had been staying with his sister on a visit for the last three months . During that time he was frequently low and desponding . WUneBs last saw him on Sunday night , and he appeared in his usual health . He went to bed about half-past ten o ' clock ; and shortly after nine o ' clock the next morning

      witness found him lying in his bed quite dead . The deceased ' s daughter was burned to death about three months since , and it appeared to aflVct his mind- A son of the deceased also died about five years since , and latterly his only son had left England and had gone to Sierra Leone , where his brother had died . This so affected his mind that he said , a few nights since , that if any person should inform him that his son had died he should drop down dead . —This evidence having been corroborated ; Mr . pavis , a surgeon , proved that the deceased had died from the effects of prussic acid , and that he must have swallowed a laree quantity . The jury , after a short consultation , returned a verdict of" Temporary iH 8 anity . "

      Determined Suicide . —On Wednesday an inquest was held before Mr . Baker , coroner , and a jury , at the Prince of Wales' Tavern , opposite the Thames police-court , Stepney , on the body of Mr . James Beyan , aged sixty-seven years , lately residing in Fairfield-place , Stepney , who committed suicide . The deceased was formerly in the service of the Honourable East India Company , and for many years was in the receipt of a pension oi £ 60 a year . He was also an owner of several houses . For some time past the deceased had been in a very desponding state of mind , caused by injuries he received , and he sought consolation in the strict performance of his religious duties . His depression had lately increased , and he often complained of pains in the

      head . On Saturday last a noise was heard in his room , and his servant on proceeding there found her master with his throat cut , and a razor with which he had committed the act lying by his side .-Terdict— " Temporary insanity . " Sdicide from < A . kxiet ? . —On Wednesday , Mr . William Payne held an inquest at the Whito Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , King William-street , City , on the body of Mr G . Eaton , aged fifty-eight , fishing tackle manufacturer , Nos . 0 and 7 , Crookedlane . George Dyson , late in the service of deceased said , he had known him twenty years . On the previous morning , about half-past nine o ' clock , he s * w him in tho counting house . Near ten o ' clock he

      heard his daughter scream . She had found her father in his bedroom suspended by a rope from tho bedpost . Witness went , there immediately and removed the body . Life was then extinct . —Mr . W . Walters , No . 1 , Arthur-street west , stated that he had known deceased forty years . He saw him on Monday afternoon , when he was very low spirited He remarked that he had a great deal of trouble , and that he was fearful he should die in the workhouse . This was a delusion on his part , as there was not the slightest cause for such an apprehension . The deceased was a trustee to some property , which caused him much anxiety . He was suffering from a severe bilious attack , and was verj nervous . Verdict— " Temporary insanity . "

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      ® &e 9 rou ( nc * 0 . A Poaching Trick . —A gentleman while walking the other day in the grounds of a noble family in this neighbourhood , observed a pheasant pecking on the ground , and watching the bird for a minute or two , he sawit tumble over as if shot . The observer walked to the spot and found tho bird dead ; there was a sprinkling of peas on the ground , of a rather suspicious appearance . He picked one up , and to his sur prise discovered that it was threaded with bristles , cut short , but still long enough and sharp enough to stick in any bird ' s throat that tried to swallow the bait , and so choak it . —Worcestershire Chronicle .

      The Washington- Murder . —Committal op the Prisoner . —On the 14 th inst . Patrick Lyons , charged with the murder of Margaret Fahey , was brought before the maaistrates at Warrington , for examination . The most intense interest was manifested by the inhabitants . The old woman ( Peggy Collins ) , Sergeant Brandwood , Thomas Newcome , and Dr . Davis , were examined , and gave similar evidence to that given by them upon the committal of the prisoner ' s wife . Some additional evidence affecting Lyons exclusively having been taken , the usual caution was read to him , and be was asked if he had anything to say . He then made a statement to tho effect that the murder was committed by his wife , and that on learning what had taken place he immediately absconded . He was fully committed to take his trial at the ensuing assizes , for the wilful murder of Margaret Fahey .

      The Kent Burglars . —On the 14 th inst . the six prisoners , Clarke , Thomas , Weston , Wilson and his wife , and Hannah Summers , were fully committed for trial . Fatal Explosion of Napiha at Salford . —On the 14 th instant an inquest was held upon the body of Mr . J . W . Hodgetts , who was killed on the same day by an exolosion of Naptha , which took place at a chemical manufactory in Sprinfield-lane , Salford . Mr . Stephen White , the proprietor of the manufactory , accounted for the occurrence of the accident by stating while the oil , consisting of naptha , paraphene , and other like oils , was in process of distillation , the parat . hene , being a hard waxy substance , passing over into the condenser with the napiha , had con gealed or solidified in the worm , and no vent beimt given for the other condensed vapours , a verv hieh

      pressure must have been caused in the body of the boiler , and that ultimately the lead pipe or condenser burst ; at the same time a syphon had been formed by means of the neck of the still , and the contents of the boiler must have been syphoned out , and received into the one tub , and have overflowed into the fireplace , thence taking fire , and causing the accident . The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death ' - 'JonathanJLowe , who was removed to the Manchester Koyal Infirmary , died there the same evening An inquest wasjhejd upon his body before the borough coroner , on Saturday , and the same witnesses havine been examined as were examined before Mr . Rutter on the inquest upon the body of Mr . Hodgetts , the {? ™ ? i ned a verd 5 ct of" Accidental death " William Chffe , the other man vho was burnt upon the same occasion , isatiU lyingat the Infirmarv fi ~

      precarious condition , inflammation having taken place ; and but little hope is entertained of his recovery . South Notts Election . —Final close of the noil B *™ . 1 . 491 ; Newark , 1480 . Majority for & row , 11 . On Monday a considerable number of voters and spectators , in vehicle .. , on horseback . and on foot , met the successful candidate between Newark and Southwell , with music and flags flying , e SSBJ himmtothetownandon the hustings , to hear th ! High Sheriff declared official atateof the poKt U close , both parties cheering-one at the victory the other at the trifling majority . The newly elected member , and the defeated candidate , severally addressed tbe assembly , apparently in good humm ,,

      one tor Honour conferred , the otherfor the strenuou efforts made in his behalf , expressing a hope to be more successful at the next contest ; after which the meeting broke up , quiet and peaceably as could be iT t i V cruUn . y an Petition against the return of Mr . Barrow is talked of by his lordshin ' s fnenaai ' » " » i < o Affray with me Police at Livbrpool . -Aii affray of a rather serious nature took place on Saturday night , m Athol-street , between the police and a large body of navigators , who , about twelve o ' clock commenced a row of a very serious description It was reported that three of the police were severely beaten , and uuableto appear ; they had , however succeeded in capturing six of the most active of tW rioters , who are now in custody .

      Plepresentation of BKDFORDsniRB . -On Friday morning hand-bills were circulated announcing £ 8 a public meeting would be held at the Castle Rooms Bedford , to receive an independent candidate A great excitement was caused by this hoiIcq , . and at

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      eight o ' clock , in the evening the large room was quite tilled . Mr . Gissing , the solicitor , took the chair ; and he introduced to the meeting . Mr . John Houghton , the late candidate for the borough of Aylesbury . He made a long and powerful , speech , touching upon the chief topics of the day , and avowed himself a determined free trader . At the conclusion of his address a resolution was carried unanimously , that Mr . Houghton was a fit and proper person , to represent the ' county'in Parliament , and that those present would , give "him their most cordial ^ support . Mr . lloughton thanked the meeting for . the confidence reposed in him , and declared his intention to go to thepoll . ¦• ¦• _ ' ' . ' ¦ _ . '

      Representation of Glamorganshire . — The writ for the election of a member of Parliament for this county"in the room of Earl Dunraven—who has accepted the ! Chiltern Hundreds—has been received by tke'High Sheriff , Rowland" Fothergill , Esq . who has caused' a proclamation to be issued fixing the election to take place on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ; , at the Town Hall , BridgendJ ; At present the only candidate in the . field is Sir G . Tyler , conservative . . North Staffordshire . Election . —The Staffordshire Advertiser states , that during the past week Mr . Child visited several towns in the northern division , and explained his political ' views to their constituencies . ' Mr . Child described himself as being a Liberal Conservative , and was favourably received by the electors of the above places . The day of election is fixed for Saturday , the 22 nd inst .

      Serious Case of Stabbing at Bristol . —The magistrates of Bristol were engaged on Tuesday in hearing a ch ' aKe of attempted homicide , preferred against a lad named George Hare by Mr . C . Shackell , tailor and draper , of Bridge-street , in that city . It appeared from the evidence of Mr . Shackell and his assistant , a young man named Butt , that on th ' e previous Saturday the prisoner cawe to his shop and asked to look at some low-priced coats , Several were shown to him , and he selected one the price of which was 3 s . Cd ., but not having so much money with him , he paid 2 s . on account , receiving a memorandum for tbiit sum , and agreeing to call in the evening with the balance . When he came at niaht , he said , upon thinking it over , he would not

      take the coat he had selected , but would have one of another kind * which he had looked at in the morning . Unfortunately , the" coat had been sold ; the assistant , Butt , told him ] so , but produced to him a great many other coat 9 ,. telling him that he might select from them , or from any in the stock . He looked them all over , and then , saying that he did not like anyof them , he demanded the two shillings he had deposited in the day . Mr . Butt ' told him tbat it was contrary to his ! master ' s rule of business to return deposits in that way , but the youth was resolute in his demand , became saucy , and said he would remain till ho had been repaid his money .

      After he had remained there a considerable time the shopman told him if he did not leave the promises he must eject ! him , and , as he would not quit , he placed his hand on his shoulder , intending gently to remove him .- The prisoner then made use of a threat , stabbed at him with a clasp knife , which he had previously dmwn from his pocket and opened , and wounded him on the fingers . Mr . Shackell rushed forward to assist Mr . Batt , when the prisoner made two determined stabs at him . The first he parried , but by the second a serious wound was inflated . The prisoner was committed to take his trial for the felony .

      Suntous Accident . —Chatham . —On Saturday aftornoon last , as Major J . C . Kennedy , 18 th Royal Irish , was proceeding on his duty , as the field officer of the day , visiting the several outposts of this garrison , his- horse , being a very spif fted animal , started off at a very rapid [ pace down the Barrackhill , towards , the High-street of Chatham . The major having lost all control over the anima ] , on its turning the corner of a lane leading into the street it toll with such violence that the gallant officer was thrown . When picked up he was insensible and was removed to the Sun Hotel ; from thenco he was taken upon a stretcher to tho garrison hospital , where he lies in a dangerous state . The cap bone of his knee is split , ana ho is seriously injured internally .

      Shocking Death . —An Accident , melancholy in its nature , and fatal in its termination , happened at Churston Court Farm , near Churston Ferrers , Devonshire , to an aged person , the father of Mr . Ren die , who is tenant to Sir J . B . Y . Buller , Bart . Deceased , who was very infirm , having numbered eighty-three years , was some time before his death confined entirely to-his bedroom , and having on the day mentioned expressed a wish to sit before the fire , he was wrapped about with some articles of clothing , and placed in the desired position . The

      dmner-hour having elapsed , his attendants went to his room , and found him still sitting in the chair , but his legs and other parts of his body fearfully scorched .. He lingered'in intense agony till eleven o ' clock on the following morning . The family heard no cries while seated at dinner . It is probable that excessive fright or impotency prevented the sufferer from making any alarm . He had a stick in his hands , which was much burnt , and it' is more than likely , that while poking the fire with it , ignition took place .

      Fata& . Railway Accident . —As the seven p . m . train from Rugby was on its way to Leicester , on Sunday last , one of tho tubes of the engine burst . William Wilkinson , the driver , having been before severely scalded from a similar accident , became alarmed , arid made his escape from the foot-plate over the coke to tho back of the tender , when he fell between that and the adjoining carriage ; but , holding on , he was dragged sixty yards before he loosed his grasp , when the back ot his head was beaten in , and one of his hands cut off . Joseph Crowde , the fireman , missing tho deceased , after the first gush of steam from the tube had evaporated , shut off the steam , reversed the engine , signalled tho guard to apply the brake , and brought the engine to a stand-still , after proceeding about one mile and a quarter . Ho then sent the underguard to Ullestorpe , from whence a telegraphic message was sent to Leicester , for the purpose of obtaining another engine , the train and disabled

      engine remaining on the line till its arrival . The deceased was one of the oldest , most careful , and steadiest drivers in the employ of the company . He has left a widow and six children , but had insured his life for £ o 00 in the Railway Insurance Company ' s office . An inquest was held on Monday morning , at the Bull ' s Head Inn , Leicester , before Mr . Gregory , on view of the body , when the jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death . " The Murder ano Attempted Suicide at

      Lowestoft . —An unfortunate woman , named Sarah Bly , the wife ofa labourer residing at Lowestoft , on the 10 th of January last murdered her infant child , aged eight weeks , by cutting its throat with a razor . She also attempted , at the same time , to put a period to her own existence by cutting a frightful gash in her throat ; and although her life was despaired of for some days , she was so far recovered as to * warrant her removal on the coroner ' s warrant , charging her with the wilful murder of her child , to the Ipswich county gaol , on the 14 th inst .

      Affray with Poachbhs at Brbiseyard . —On the night of the 14 th inst . Mr . Self , gamekeeper , encountered some poachers at Bruiseyard Wood , one of whom fired at and wounded him . Four persons are in custody for this offence . We believe the keeper shot a poacher ' s dog with a horse pistol immediately after which one of the poachers fired at and wounded him . Another keeper , we hear , was Mused with a bludgeon . The wood belongs to Lord Stradbroke , and Baddingham Bowling Green , is reported to have been the meeting place of the poachers . —Ipswich Express . ; ¦ Friohtjul Accidest . —A mos * distressing accident occurred at Tiverton on Saturday last . As the groom of the Rev . G . Owen was exercising his horses , riding one and leading the other , in Dassine

      up Bampton-street , some one upset a small cart of lime just aa the horses passed ; andthe animals being very spirited , started off at the top of their speed . The groom kept his seat , and endeavoured to stop their mad career , the inhabitants looking on with fear and amazement . The destruction of both man and horses appeared inevitable ; for , on approaching the Black Horse Inn , ( which projects from Newport-street , ) they attempted a leap , and came in contact with the front of the inn ; and so fearful was the concussion , that one of the horseB was killed instantaneously , and the other existed only three quarters of an hour . The earthenware wa 3 displaced from the shelves in the interior of

      the , inn , and the groom hurled to the ground with great violenoe . At tho same time , a child about six years of ago , second daughter of Mr . Robert Borough , of the Rising Sun Inn , was passing , and waS knocked down . She was taken np for dead , and removed to her father ' s residence , where medical assistance was immediately procured , and for many hours was not considered out of danger The groom was also removed to his residence , and both are doing well . The greatest attention has been paid to the sufferers by tho Rev . G . Owen and his family , whose benevolence is greatly esteemed in the locality in which they reside . Tbe police have received instructions in future to summon all parties airing horses in the streets .

      Mysterious Death . —The inquest on the body of Sarah Roberts , who was found dead on the 2 nd inst . in a ditch of water by the side of the tram road leading from Ilereford to Abergavenny , terminated on Monday last . The juvy returned a verdict of " Wilful Murder against her husband , Isaac Roberts , " who was committed for trial at the ensuing assizes . Roberts most earnestly protested his innocence , and the chief circumstance upon which the coroner ' s jury would seem to have founded their verdict islhe occurrence of a quarrel between him and the deceased shortly previous to tho period at which she is supposed to have met her death . -. •• •

      Burglary and Attempt toMubdkr at Windsor -On Wednesday morning , at half-past one o ' clock , " the house of Mr . Tucker , the verger of St . George ' Chapel , Windsor Castle , who resides at No 4 Cla rence-road , was broken into by Wo men , who first ransacked the lower rooms of the house and then

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      proceeded up-stairs with lighted candles to the sleeping apartments of Mr . Tucker and an elderly lady , named Whittaker .. , Mrs . Whittaker was awoke by the li ^ tit ahd nnise and uttered aii exclamation , up » n which one of the ruffians' struck her on the head with an iron instrument , inflicting two severe bounds , and with another , blow . broke her am , which she held up to . protect herself . Mr . Tucker , on hearing Mrs . Whittaker ' s screams , jumped out of bed and ran to her assistance , but was . knocked down ' several" times , and received four severe wounds on the head ! Mrs . Whittaker ' s screams alarmed the villains , and they made off before the police arrived . Mr ! " Tuokcr is upwards of ninety years of age , and both he and Mrs . Whittaker are in a most dangerous state .

      " Fatal Coal-Pit AcciDBNT . —On Monday last an . inquest was held at the Waterloo'Inn , Bilston , before T . 'M . Phillips , Esql , coroner , on the body of Francis Seager , twenty-five years of age , a miner , who was killed on the previous Friday morning , by the fall of about twenty tons , of coal , whilst he wits in the act of cutting out one of the coal props ov pillars in the hollows of a pit at Broad Water Field , in Darlaston . Charles Kendrick , who was working with the deceased , was also killed upon the spot by the fall of the coal . It was stated at the inquest that there was plenty of timber in the workings , for the purpose of propping . The inquiry was adjourned , for the purpose of forwarding a report of the case to the Secretary of State , in accordance with the recent act .

      Fatal Railway Accident near Manchester . — On Tuesday evening , at a few minutes before six o ' clock , a very disastrous accident occurred on the London imd North-Western line , near Alderley , about fifteen miles . from Manchester , to the Parliamentary train , which leaves London at seven o ' clock in the morning , and does not reach' Manchester till night . The train proceeded safely till its arrival at a point about half-a-milo short of tho . Aldorley station , when about one half of the tire of one of the engine-wheels flew off , causing the engine to diverge from the line , and to fall over on one side , nearly at right angles with the rails , and directly in the way of the advancing carriages . A frightful collision ensued , the tender falling completely over the

      engine , and the toremost carriages being smashed to pieces . The entire train consisted of about nine carriages , some of which were' entirely destroyed . The cries of the passengers , ' about seventy in number , were so loud as to be heard at . the Alderley station , from which a number of persons in the service of the company , and from the Queen's hotel , which stands olose to tho railway , immediately proceeded to tho spot to render assistance . Though severarof the passengers were severely bruised and otherwise injured , none of them were killed . The only life lost was that of Joseph Chadwick , the engine-driver , who was afterwards found lying underneath the tender , and although there were very few bruises on his body , life was quite

      extinct . Not the slightest blame attached to the deceased , who bore an excellent character for tobriety and skill and care in driving . Several of the passengers were very seriously injured , while others fortunately escaped with only a few bruises about the face and head . Mr 3 . Halse , of London , sustained an injury of the spine , and was taken to the hotel at Alderley , where she remained all night ; but was sufficiently recovered on Wednesday morning as to continue her journey . Owing to the obstruction of the line caused hy the accident—tho shattered carriages . extending across both lines of rail-some of the first trains from Manchester on Tuesday evening were detained a considerable time . Destructive Fire . —Afire took place on Monday , atBinstead , Isle of Wight , the seat of

      Major-General Lord Downes , which was totally consumed . Binstead is one mile from Ryde , whence an engine was despatched ; but it was of little service , in consequence of the combustible nature of the building—part being very old , and covered with thatch . Very little of the furniture was saved . It was stated that her ladyship lost £ 30 , 000 worth of jewels . His lordship and family were crossing from Portsmouth , and saw the conflagration from tho deck of . the steamer ; they ' were coming to Binatead for a short time , the house having been propared , for their reception . The cause of the fire was the careless way in which a stove had been set in the stud y . The wall between this room and the drawing-room was but half a brick thick ; this had been knocked away , and the stove thrust against tho battering , which was canvassed . Firs at Leeds . —About nine o ' clock on Tuesday

      night , the warehouse of Mr . Fletcher , furnituredealer , Kirkgate , was found to be on fire . Information was quickly conveyed to the police-office , and soon afterwards the fire-plug apparatus of tho town was in full . operation ; but such was the combustible nature of the property , that notwithstanding a good supply of water , and every exertion , the fire was not subdued until the building had been completely gutted , and the furniture entirely destroyed . Considerable fear was felt for the safety of the adjoining property , but , from the well-directed exertions of those present the fire was prevented from spreading . It is not known yet how the fire originated , but it is suspected that it was not the result of accident . The same premises were oh fire a short time ago , and there were then strong suspicion on the part of the fire-offitfe of foul play .

      A Woman Killed by . iier Husband . —On Monday night a woman was killed at Bath hy her husband , under the following melancholy circumstances . On that evening a carpenter , named Joseph Clark , about thirty . ei « ht years of age , who had been at work at Brislington , near Bristol , returned home to his residence , No . 5 , Lampard ' sbuildings , when he found his wife in a state of intoxication . Exasperated by her conduct , he struck her , and a violent quarrel and blows ensued , which were heard by the lodgers in the house , who , however , unfortunately did not interfere until Clark was heard calling for assistance to a Mrs . Langley who lived in the parlours . Mr . Langley , accompanied by another man named Wilcox , immediately

      ran up stairs ; upon entering Clark ' s room they found him in a sitting posture against the wall , supporting his wife and shaking her , apparently for the purpose of bringing her to a state of consciousness . Her person presented marks of great violence and the room was in confusion . Clark , on seeing the men enter , immediately exclaimed " I am afraid I have done a bad job . '' They then removed the unfortunate woman from him , upon which she gave a convulsive gasp and immediately expired . On the floor was found a stick broken into three pieces and clotted with blood . Clark was given at once into the custody of the police . On Wednesday the prisoner was brought before the magistrates at the Guildhall , and charged with the wilful murder of

      his wife . A police constable who was called into the house immediatel y after the occurrence , stated that he took Clark into custody , and charged him with killing his wife , and he replied , " I am the cause of her death . " He said , " I first pushed her down ( pointing to tho toot of the bed , where there was a large pool of blood ) , I then helped her ub and sat her in the window led ge . I afterwards heat her with a stick . " The stick was found on the floor broken in three or four pieces . On one of the pieces was a quantity of hair wound round it , and blood He also found a woman ' s cap thrust into ' the firegrate . There was no fire in the grate . There was ^ S ^ l ^^^^ P- T ^ prisoner suid atWas therebfor

      , lr , Ti , J «» I «« m home , and the hair ontheflooi- was there when I came home . " This Snrdta weS : taken ' and the P ™ " * ™ m , S T ° - MBRDER . ~ Thi 3 most atrocious p £ JTii . i " ° » shrouded in mystery . John Firth , the brother of the murdered man , -who is in custody on the charge , was brought before the Barnsley magistrates for the second time , and again remanded . The only fresh facts that have transpired since tho termination of the coroner ' s inquest have reference to the movements of the prisoner prior to the meeting with his brother on the night of the murder . . On that evening he left hia work about half-past six o ' clock , but it was near nine

      o clock before he met with his brother George ( the deceased ) . No account has been given , nor any mention made of the movements of the accused between these periods of time . Since the inquest , however , it has transpired that at about eight o ' clock on the night in question he was seen at tho Gate public-house on the road to Dodworth ( where he afterwards called in company with his brother and a man named Twigger , ) by two men who accompanied Firth , aen ., from Penistone to Barnsley . Tho prisoner , it appears , then refused to allow his father to remain at the public-house , and they proceeded together to Barnsley . He there met with his brother , with whom he returned to the Gate . It is thought that the Drisoner „„„* . „ ,

      plating the diabolical deed , went towards Dodworth ( which was in the direction of the deceased ' s residence ) for the purpose of secreting the gun , w hich srtas'isfii : ; ? oasssssasMiSBii ^ t SKa ^ Ltrt ~ Eti sssraatassftSr " - ^ M" ™ ,- ^ cwrdmgtothe wiaoner ' s wmim ..

      asSor ' th ZWT V ™ ^ broth <* for Kiw £ n * i t ! ? ey se P « ated . A rumour has , bSood Z ^ ^ J circulated in the neigh ' but tW ? S * ° - me day 8 ^ at such is not the fact , h ! ur in th e - - ? was seen - at an a ^ nced man '» r * ° , Uuty , of thespot where the murdered man was found . The police , who have been acu »\ J eni ? SeVn endeavouring to unravel this mvst ! ,, n * i ? - ' haTe as yet obtained no clue to { he wuui ot this rumour , nor has any trace of the missing gun been discovered . The government uave offered a row ard of £ 50 for the discovery of the murderers . Finding of a Body . —A great sensation was created at Pyrford on Saturday last by the finding in

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      the Wey the dead body , of aman W ^ T ^ had the appearance of having laid forTiST- ^ fch time in the water , presenting the an ^ '''^ 2 mainibou . t , fifty ,. Ho had neither JRm 100 ' * « chief on , and his left arm was broken n lamlke N mg his pocket no clue was obtained ? J ^ identity , tho only contents being four hV ° hi " Maidstone Chronicle .- b nalf -Peuc ^ Affecting Death of a Cniw . —On Wni as Air .-Kirk , dealer in oranges . & 0 r !? n 08 ( % f Derby , was leaving his residence , his lim "! ane » ( whom he was in the habit of frequentkf , « l with him ) ran after him to give him a kis , ,, S m a hurry ho did not stop , and the child i ,- eih 5 cry . ¦ She was observed to suddenly th ^ 'V * head hack , and immediately died . * m ° her

      Meeting m > RnwAvDiTirnTTn r ......... . _ meeting of Roman Catholic Laymen at n -A public meeting of the Roman Catholic ^ ° - Bristol was held onTuesday night in tft e'f '<* room of the new Roman Catholic Chapel Triton , for tho purpose of agreeing to a neHft lf - the . legislature in referenced the niiSffi to sure against tho establishment of a PanK , '" ?• m this kmgdom-such petition being deem " , ul ^ sary by the statements of Lord Beaurnol C ° * other leading members of the bodv ti an 4 Markland , Esq ., of . Pemborton House oii ^ mas occupied the chair , and many of the prindm n "' man Catholics of tho district , inclmlin " £ „> tho recent converts , were on the platform \ of tition to the legislature was agreed to . ' ^ "

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      SCOtlflttU , Anticipated Resignation of the Loto . < . cate . — "We understand that since the Lovd * cito ' s removal to Edinburgh , the dand ° * symptoms of his malady have not in any doereeT uunished , and an immediate resignation of his in , portant office is exceedingly probable ; -2 ) a « u ) $

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      itrCItlRD . The Late Stnod of Tiiurles . —Tho follow ^ " official" statement has been put forward by th ? secretaries to the late Synod of Thurles :-. " a statement , ascribed to the Primo Minister , to the

      effect that the address of tho Synod of 'f hurles was adopted by a bare majority of one , having appeared in tho published reports of the proceedings in par . liament , we , the secretaries of tho Synod , feel it our duty to declare that such statement is wholl y devoid of foundation , the said address having , as already described , been read in full Synod , and un , v nimously adopted in our presence by the father ' s * and by them ordered to be published . —Patrick Leahy , D . D ., President of the College of Thurk-s Petor Cooper , DD ., Canon of the Chapter , Dublin-D . O'Brien , Vicar-General of Waterford , and Pro ' sident of St . John ' s College . "

      Election Movements . —The Hon . Shapland Ca . rew , son of Lord Carew , and late M P . for the counnty of Waterford , will , it is now stated , be the Whig candidate at tho approaching election for Dungarvan . It is said that the eldest son of Baron Lefroy will , at the next general election , start for the representation of Dublin . The Anti-Agores 3 Ive Bin .- The Dublin parishes have commenced a course of agitation against Lord John Russell ' s anti-aggressive bill . On Friday evening the pariah of St . Catharine—Sir John Power , Bart ., in the chair—held a meeting , in

      pursuance of a published requisition , when a series of resolutions of a very remarkable character was adopted . Among the resolutions was one to the effect , that in consequence of the unmerited insult attempted to bo east upon tho prelates of the Church , Lord John Russell had lost their confi . dence , and should tho bill become law , they pledged themselves never to vote for any representative who would not declare himself the antagonist of the noble lord ; and , further , to adopt ovcry means within thejr power to render tho bill nu » a > tory and inoperative . °

      The ViCEKOYAtTr . —The Guardians of the South Dublin Union held a special meeting on Saturday for the purpose of petitioning her Majesty and both houses against the projected abolition of tho Lord-Lieutenancy . The meeting was fully attended , and if additional proof were required of tho state of the public mind , it may be found in the fact of nearly all the ex-officio guardians having been present on tho occasion .

      The Papal Aggression . —Tho Catholic archbishops and bishops are to meet in Dublin on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., to consider what steps should be taken in reference to the ministerial measure for the suppression of tho Papal pretensions . Tho Freeman ' s Journal states , that on this subject there is the most entire and hearty unanimity among all the members of the Irish hierarchy . A Verdict of manslaughter has been returned against an engine driver and breaksman of the Ulster Railway by a coroner ' s jury , empannelled to inquire into a fatal accident which occurred a few weeks since on that line .

      Bondtjd Spirits in Irelasd . —An important decision has been made this week in the case of the assigns , "Purdy v . Murdock , " in reference to the right claimed by distillers to hold as security whiskey sold by them , but remaining in store in their own name . It was decided that they could not do so , but that , in fact , the holder of the delivery order was the owner of the whiskey , and although the settlement he had given was not paid , and tho whiskey stood in the Excise stores in the name of tho distiller , the latter could not have recourse to it , even against tho assignees of the bankrupt . This principle may now be considered so well established as to be , in factsettled . The decision is

      , , of conrse , disadvantageous to the distillers , who have , heretofore exercised a right of lien on the whiskey so long as it remained in their name , and which it was contended , in the case in question , was merely a stoppage in transitu . The chief Baron , however , ruled that they could not do so . Mr . Anstet asd ms Constituents . —Mr . Anstcy has declared his readiness to obey the call of his Roman Catholic constituents , and resign his seat . In reply to the requisition of certain electors of Youghal , ho writes as follows : — " You forget , gentlemen , that my proposer was a Protestant , and that I was favoured with the indirect support of a large number of the Protestant electors of You « hal i

      ao not consider myself either as a tool or puppet of any body of men in tbe pursuit of a course I deem consistent and straightforward . I have sedulously given my attention to the furtherance of your local interests , but I have resisted , and will ever resist , what I deem to be private exaction . I have , however , determined to redeem the pledge you forc e upon my attention , and shall forthwith accept the stewardship of the Chiltcrn Hundreds ; and whether I shall again successfully solicit your 8 ufirages or not , I shall take with me into public or private life the honest conviction of having faithfully performed my duty to my Queen and to my country . " ' ^

      Tho local Roman Catholic journal , the Cork Examiner , expresses its delight at Mr . Anstey ' s determination , and compliments him on the head of it . " We will say this of Mr . Anstey , " says that journal , " because we are in a position to know it , there is not a man in the Ilouse of Commons who is more advanced in his views on the rights of labour , or who is a more decided friend to the interests of the tenant . However , his extraordinary crotchets on the great question of civil and religious liberty render , him an unsafe representative for an Irish liberal constituency , and make his intended resignation rather a matter to be desired than the contrary . "

      Mr . Chisholm Anstey has contradicted the statement of his intended resignation of his seat in parliament . —Daily News . Government Pa ' tronage . —In reply to Mr . Napier s allegation , that " ever since the Aot of 1829 , the government patronage has been conferred more on the Roman Catholic than on the Protestant community , " and that "in Ireland it is a disqualification to bo a Protestant , " the Freeman ' s Journal adduces the fact , that while the judicial and official establishments of the Court of Chancery and the law courts m Ireland comprise 172 offices / yielding * ° mte oconPant 9 a gross . annual income of n it' ' on Y tturty-lnne offices are held by Roman 8 W ' 7 T- , totaI 6 alarie 3 amo « nt «> about * M 5 U 0 , of which more than £ 15 , 000 is paid amongst the Roman Catholic judges , " whom , " says the Freeman , «• the Whigs take care to present to the public eye in the largest capitals . " Following up the same statistics , the Freeman states that m the Encumberod Estates Court the three commissioners and ten officers are protestants , with salaries amounting to £ 8 , 4000 , while only a master ? j . ? n ° clerk " catholics , with salaries amounting to £ 1 . 200 .

      Results ok thk Clearance Svstem . —The Cork Examiner gives a fearful account of theeffeotsof the clearance system in Clare , and more especially in the unfortunate and notorious union of Ennistymon : — ' / It appears that in the workhouses ef tbat union there were four thousand persons congregated at the end of last week , and the number is sun increasing . Deaths from destitution also haro continued m the locality , when they have ceaBed throughout the country . Affairs seem tobe mewling however slowly , elsewhere , but a death-like torpor hangs upon Clare , the result of that cruel system of clearance . The change which made tho peop le paupers has also made them more expensive , as its authors have now found out . A great many have been killed , and vast multitudes made miserable , at a cost involving tho confiscation of wopcrty

      jor great as are the powers of destruction wielded by landlords , they are not able suddenly to extirpate the , whole population , and they have mado at nest a Blovenl y and ineffective job ' of it . They tain of communism . Why where is an instance of communism to be mot like this , of four thousand paupers eating into tho vitals ot industry ; all the inhabitants ofa district gathered together in one spot , and consuming in idleness the public resonr-

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      | 6 — - — -- ¦ THE NORTHERN STAR , ¦ February 22 m }

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 22, 1851, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1614/page/6/