The Guardian from London, Greater London, England • 3

Pftr(KPO COVtit OF RKQWSTS AT KOCTIIHT.n. On 1 eveniinra meetim, was lipid at the house of tlie'si-" tlio Park-horse, 1 f. tlu nurposo of taVmi: into con- PRICES OF SHARES IN LIVERPOOL. Yesterday. Tap.

Nonm Uniov RailwjiY. This grfiat is in rapid progress towards completion and notw ithstanding tho many unforeseen and unfavourable circumstances that have, from time to time, retarded the works, the whole lino will probably bo opened towards the end of August. Wo learn that notices have been served upon the contractors who horse the London mail between Shrewsbury and Holyhead, that their contracts are to cease on the 5th of July next, and we avo rtlso THURSDAY. CJIifore Mr. Justice Coleridie ami a Stxcia! Jury.) Tllr.

ALLEGED NUISANCE Ol-' ALKALI WOnKS. TlIK Ql'KL'n i Mom-iutt. This was an indictment preferred by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Liverpool, against James Sluspratt, for creating and maintaining a nuisanco within the borough. Pour counsel were engaged on each side. The whole of the day vvas occupied with hearing evidence for the prosecution, as to the deleterious effects of the vapour or iras which escannd from i.

i were botvntt by act of parliament to rate on the same amount as to the county rate. Mr. It. J. RiniAnnsoN wished to know whether the recent act did not abrogate the act under which the surveyors wero at present acting.

Mr. Linos: Not at all; it does not affect it; it excepts local acts. Mr. Dixon asked if the assessment for the coming year was likely to be as high as the last. Mr.

Linus: No, sit-. Mr. It. .1. Him vnnsON said, there was a road in Greenheys fields which he understood was a parish road.

Mr. Lings said that it was quite a mistake there were about four roads in tlie parish liable to be repaired by the parish and the act of parliament was obtained to prevent anv more being made so, to the burthening of .1 1 then tho prisoner has been made bankrupt. I attended the Inst examination of tho bankrupt. I did not prove any He was examined about the twist. I had not received one farthing for the goods sent.

Cross-examined by Mr. Boileau. The firm at Hamburg is John Joseph Liehert only, but that at Uerlin the same as that at Manchester. I considered that Sorenson had received the goods to bo sent to Sncckenstromm. At Liverpool, I believe it was Joseph Ca2neatt who spoke to me.

There was another clerk. He said Mr. Sorenson was not in, and came forward and spoke to me. Ho only said Mr. Sorenson was out he did not say where he had gone.

I took his answer as that of a clerk. I only said I considered him as no agent, because I only knew Peter Sorenson and Co. and the twist was sent to them. I was not on board the Josephine; but I knew there was none of the goods on board, from a conversation with the owner. Never did any transactions with Sorcnsons' before.

The letters so would be much more conclusive Mr. Essex would tell the meeting at onco what his ob ject was in mooting thisipjestion. He had endeavoured r.o obtain a sight of these hooks cvor since January last mid he had hoped that this office, which had been prepared and furnished at some cost to the tow nship, would havo been the place in which to deposit the books of tho township, for the inspection of the overseers and hypayers. This had been refused and it was with a view of bringing this svibject before the leypayers generally that he hud made any observations. He had no wish to impugn the accuracy of the accounts the system of keeping them that he objected to he thought it ought to he improved and that at all events the hooks could ho nowhere so well placed asinpublic officesprovided by and for the township.

The C11 ai rma.n said he thoughtit was hardly within the province of a public meeting to enter into a simple matter of detail like this. The overseers had and ought to exert power sufficient to insure the books being kept in a proper office, if they found any servant in their employ would not conform to this rule. It was desirable that access should he had to the books by leypayers, and particularly by the overseers, for the inspection to ascertain whether the balance of cash on hand was what it. professed to be Mr. said, the assistant-overseer had been polite enough to tell him, that he (Mr.

Robinson) was nut the servant of the overseers, and would not obey their commands; that he was elected at the town's meeting, and was tho servant of the leypayem. Mr. Joncs said, that he held in his hand the report of Mr. Broome, the accountant, as to the accounts, which he would read to the meeting: March 1R18. Ilavins been called on to audit tho overseers' accounts of the township of Cheetham, I beg leavo to report (accoul-iiift to request), that 1 have found Ihom quite correct, and have eiKiied them officially to that effect.

1 may at the sinne lime observe, that I consider tlio principle upon which they nre liept to be of a most simple, yel. of a sufficiently full ami extensive, natuio to insiite correct ncss in all respects; mw hav I seen boolts neater or better kept in the wlwlc course of my experience as an accountant of years1 st.mil-inp. 1 am, c. WILLIAM ItHOOMK, Accountant. On the motion of Mr.

Ainsworth, seconded by Mr, tho annual report of the overseers of the mmr. 1 8ir, In reply to your observations ui vuiicomiT imski wo ucg iv rcmaric, 51J5 u. me uuuiuiailtf Ol uiu viir iwiru VULl cause an unexpected Increased expense rtinYnffOTlii o3oe, and that the fourth demand of 185, which you object tfl lictna TllnM.lt tn thntr rif.Vilt. -tvoft MtdfMl tn tin riilp TITRTIOUH Bjltl to stir inserting the advertisement, and duo, not tho vnd. but the beginning of March, and would have been called for, we Ijeuore, at that time, had we not already teen abovo j7(i01n: advance, and therefore not quite bo willing to pay their domandii as before, Wo believe when tho guardians' nceoitnts are published, it will be found tnat a considerable perlffla of tho last call of 185, which yon Is for tho expense the first six weeks of the present onaxtcr, was already expended and owing In salaries, rent, Scc.

on the 8J(iJ March last It must also bo noticed, that the lardians bid taken into their management the Chorlton-utwi "-Mcd-locfc poor only, leaving us to meet all the current cxiiei or ont-iownsnip poor, ana our own poor residing in The Irish poor also were.relioved by us unto Christmas last. Tho guardians hud nojusistant-ovcrscer or utmci-bui iu titijfi tuc; iiu.cnutv uuiniuaiea ootn, subject aq all their appointments are, to the approval of tho poor-law commissioners. We should conclude from your statementfl you are not kept quite so much in the dark as the overseers as to the proceedings of the boosxl of guardians, and you. would greatly oblige us if you would publish a statement showing tlie division of the assistant-overseer's salary, and the nronortion thereof assigned to nnh tif vncs.s uin union, KuarumiiB uavc now a lair opportunity of trying thr now system of managoment; and if they can make a savlne of expense, at the same time tftkintr 5 not the Buffoi ers. we shall not object to their demands upon EDWARD WE5TUEAD, of The m.

OAMUEilj sr.isu, 1 Poor Chorlton-on-Mcdlcck, April 6, 1838, have received tho above communication at too lafo a period in the week to make upon it the observations which it appears to require; but we cannot refrain from remarking that it is a little extraordinary that the overseers have not given us some statement fiipacs, to show that the administration of tho new law is more expensive than that of the old. To answer which we. made on Wednesday 1 ZSV? complete and satisfactory statement were in their hands-is utterly unworthy of men of business. How much did the overseers pay for poor in other townships? What waa the amount of relief to Irish poor How for do these payments affect the general ouestion On these points the overseers are prudentiv silent, and thnrpforfi tliov mtVltf nave sairt nothing. Then, again, who told them that the fourth demand of 18o was due at the beginning of March What is the date of the order of the guardians i Was it not mado on or about the 24th of March Wc shall probably have something further to snv on Ed.

Guard. fin tlin Inclnnt nl st B. Shields, of King-street, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Henry Browubill, Esq. Kegentltoad, Salford. OJU8mcr On the 5tli inst.

at the same place, Mr. Edward Henrr. of this town, to Miss Grace Trueman, of Kitasey, in tha county of ork. '5? same tfaco Mr.WilliiunBannar to Miss Ann Harrison, both of Salford. fin thnfilli s- j' ii piace, Mr.

Joseph Miles to Miss Mary Woodroffe, both of this town. xrL nt Church, by tho Rev. It. Keeling, Of this town, to Miss Susannah Napier, of Cuoilton-upon-SIedlock. "the 31st ult.

at tho Superintendent Registrar's Office oftovvn. lm 'MuIby' to Mn" SIa' BnraVboto thn stl, Irtl e. 1 ionnai unurch, bv tho Rev. Alexander Munro, Mr. James M'Lean to MisaMarv Atkinson, hnth of c.h(i.ii..Mn.7r" iu Jiissaiorj On the -ah inst.

at the Independent Chapel, Kiisholme-Ro'id, by the Rev. James Griffin, Mr. Thomas ivlor to On the 4th inst. at Standish, by the Huv. G.

Wltitlnrfr the 1 1th of January last, at Rombay. by the Rev. W. K. Fletcher, Captain Thomas Candy, of the Hon.

East India Company's 20th regiment of Bombay native infantryv SteMv?" P.011' nanghi mcd HydelnC London? "JCC' t0n- mcdianfc.26"1 68 ycars' Mr' Wimam Hanson, ShMlM'stt011 Isaac Mr Thlim i fiPro'racted illness. In his year or fcft'i? flf Oldham-street fe venr Mr' 1 JJK non-strcct Chapel. ctcacon ot Can- ine "ju mat. aged 9 nino years and months Mtri-t second dauclifpr nf wr tt. street, Salford.

stts, of Woiton- HcnDry WofsM th 5 K.ea yearfl- Mary. wife of Mr. John Harding, of Broughton Lane, and lite of Great Strangevvays. i-mut- On thi. 2il itiKt.

nfrnfn swages On the 4th inst. Mr. rnn i.i. ne.ir this town. UUJmo 'arm.

Ontheiith inst. aged 61 years, Sarah, nP tim i 0ged 56 ycare' Mr- Beech, infl.uT,lmiU init' a fcw da's' ilmessi occosioned by 38 7 yCars Taom'13 Johnsou, Esq. off inSt" Fielding, farmer, Boarshavr, at UrmTston. iaftammati.n. aged 5 oi, SiTr? roinr Jrvin, soaof Mr.

J. S. Wood. Duifliam JLisseyl 3Vh DaUW1' the Dw-tUMVaiv aBcd 37 yeara 3Ir- Geore Gy'. "oatca Or.

the 6th inst. aged 65 years, Mr. William Roscoe thread, manufacturer of tho Cuestergate, Stockport! On the 6th mst. of the Wellington Road, asedClyears Mn Jolm Abne NeSof aged 77ycars' Mr' Carr' of stsrt)a at- IIcatl1' Ken. aged 40 yt-trs.

SUina. vv-ife of C.iptam W. fe. liadcock, U.y. th.rd daiShVer of the late Sir Henry Cievve, irt.

of Cjlke Abbey, Ite by-shm-, and sister of the present Sir George Crewe. Bart. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. Friday evening, April 0, 1838. There has been a good demand for cotton during the voefr and a considerable extent of business has been done- bat owing to the quantity of middling and inferior AmericWnoa the market, those qualities havo hardly maintained their prices; whilst, from the comparative scarcity of iir and good cotton, it is.

if any thing, rather dearer than on this day week. Brajii, Egyptian, and EjsI India deseriptiona remain without alteration. About bales torrieaii have been taken on speculation, anduiw American and 350 RpftT-ilnnilii tt 12110 Egyptians, 8d. to 121d. 20 Ilamcraras, Mid.

20 West Indias, IHd. C)20 540 Laguiras, 7Jd. to fid. 1590 R2I0 Uplands, 5jd. toBJd.

2140 Alabamas, 5Jd. tn 71d. 1I3IK) Orleans, 5Jd. to 8d. 960 Pernams, ttjd.

to91d. AUtt Rftl-ina. 7lr1. tnQ.I 410 M'hams, rid. to fll'd.

wi, iu UJU. Tim imnnrft; nt-n fi IWV tVntr, tT. ii toBJtf. it lnn -iiiit-'ti umius; ItfOIT i VwLirY'34 trom ypt; and 7l from the Westindies? total, 1 bags. BST1MATKD STOCK OF COTTON IN Gth April, 1838.

6th April, IRXT American im.doo ...137 ofn Pernam, 941V1 Bahiaand Maceio sn'-m 10,310 Para and Mina 410... a Ilemerara and Herbice 500 Wcstlndia, Spanish, 0 oflo, Jjsyptian jsfay. Peruvian 1,7110 '7(W. Eastlndia 56,300. Total 257,550 257,550, Increasein stock, ns compared with lastjear 25,150 LIVERPOOL CORN EXCHANGE.

Friday, April arrivals here since our report of Tuesday last comprehend a moderate supply of wheat and othe? grain TS- Efi'rT; of flour nni1 wtK.Vathcr les3 than wo nave been accustomed to receive latterly within the ssuie space timo Uaxingui e.xleedlngly thin, attendance of bujers this morning. o5d a general dlsmell- tne alf SpS this grain was extremely inanimate; had sales thewfore been feasible beyond a merely retail nrnount, and even that was difficult to accomplish, a small abatement in prices molt h'V'e Plour- notwithstanding very sales could be eQooted, was held at previous raL. Choice Chevalier barley, suitable for seed has brought 4te pet quarter; and malting as well as grinding samples their former value. Malt attended with amXteil" 5 Ifttf Jas move "ff slowly on tho terms last noted. Oats, in tlKTabsenco of country buyers, met a very limited inquiry, nnl being Komevvhat easier to purchase, were the turn cheaper.

Oatmeal likewise, participating in the dulnessof most other articles, experienced a very languid sole, and- scarcely supl 0f Tuhy- bonded grain ir tonspir'd 01 the woik, n0 sales havc' LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET, Friday, April 5. The demand for butter has improved during tho vteelc-nt verthclcss, there is considerable anxiety evinced on the-part of holders to get clear of stock, and lower prices, have len submitted to. Bacon, hams, and lard, ia steady icqm-st. Beef and pork as before Butters He nist, (lis. Colcrainc, 84s.

Banbridge, 7s to nerry, lis. to Sligo, 82s. to 84 Carlovv. Wis. 80s.

to IK; Cork dry3ds, 72s. to Ditto 2ds, ills, to Beef, 105s. to Pork, 72s. to Bacon, 44s. to Hams, 50s.

to Firkin lard, 50a. to Bladdercd, 55s. to Cos. HULL CORN MARKET, Tuesday, April a-We had a very short supply of wheat at our market aeain this morning; and, higher prices being demanded, the trade ruled dull: tho rates of last week, however, wore fully maintained. Iot much bailey offering, and no alteration in value can ho noted.

Dry new beans obtained fully onrqiifi- otipjjij! tvtia sunn, anu ninny or lue a. pics were soft. Oats come sparingly to hand; and nil improved prices were 0bta1n.1l. Rapcsced supjiorts iis pr but very little doing in it. No alteration can he noted n.i.

uut supjiiy was snort, anu many or tne sam- nlos witro. Sttft IVtu ra.m. tr. 1.. 1.

1 itu.1 J.itJit:! price in. LONDON PROVISION MARKET, Thursday. April 5 Tho very large and continued influx of buttei, foalgnand Irish, has completely stagnated the rnde; and prices for any descriptions, except the very Sncst, aro quite nominal; for best Fricsland it is difficult to obtain find for Kiel only ills. It is difficult to quote correctly the ratesof Irish, even the best brands: no sales having been effected in it, at least none reported of any extent, it probable that tho-article will go still lower. There is an excellent demand fw-bacon, arising chieSy from tho operations of speculators tally unconnected with the trade.

Whattheobjeet, orrather the result, of those extonsivo purchases, it is difficult to say; importers, howovcr, offer freely, from which i would, apjiear that they aro not very confident of things continuing high. Laid continues very linn, and fully suppoit former currency. Beef and pork command fully previous rates. The stock in Ireland is next to none. Butter.

Delivery. RdCCB. Delivers 1RT7 II 1UU 11 I-I I 1KW. 3,705 U.lilG 3 7GK ImpnrU of (ne butter, 6,428 cajlcv; Irish, bacon, 5,203 bales. lilRViNOit am rnnNK-vrnr ti Vs.

u.u"?-APr'i nupuiv 01 wneac rrom tho- farmers wa. again short; tho trade ruled dtur, and in some-mstancc i a reduction of Is. per quarter was submitted to. Vi ueuiaiiu at imi prices, but all otlxr dcicriptions neglected. In oats very little doing, as wuut win give the rate denumlejl.

Gnn.Iinij tmrley unsaleable in quantity. Bean aaiJwno nave iuKen piace. WAKUFIKLD CORN MARKET, Friday, April 6 i J. ucscnpiions oi grain tn s- days market. Wheat in good eonditioa is lull as dear, i li 1 7 wee rates, lucre is o.

good demand for barley at former rates. Beans Is. per uiicrauon in otner articles. ARRIVALS nUBtNO THE VVBKK. 7.287 nrs Rnrlev 541 jr.

1,042 Ids. JM 25 ska. 6,313 1,942 i.BWi 438 7 Oats Hcaos. Peas Tares Shelling Malt Flour The Jollowine aro the Saturday imperial Weekly Average. Wheat.

Barley. Oats. Rye- Beans. Peas, 57a. 9d.

29s. Jd. 2U. 4d. 33.

Od. tts.lld. 32.10d. Angregale nveiage of the six weeks, which regulates dufy. 56s, 4d, SSs.tld.

3. 4d. 32tl0d. 22.n,L Duty nn Koreiirt Corn. 30s.

8d. 19s.I0d. lj. 9d. 3d.

21s. 3d. 21. 3d. Comparative average prices of CORN, from tha jetnrn cooeWeil in the weoksvvnding Feb.

23. Wheat 5Js. 2d. Barley 2Ss. 81.

Oats 20s. 9d- 2. Wheat 55s. 3d, Mar, 9, WhcAt53s. 4d JJ3NCY Wl.

Barlev 2tts. fid. OatsaOj.Ud. Oats 20s. (a.

Oats 20s. tfiU Cats 2I.i. 2d Oats 21s. 4d. Mar.

IK Wheat 5Gs. 3d Barley 2s.lud. 23. Wheat BarlsvSOs. Gd.

M.ir.3o. Whent57. fld. Barley29i. LIVERPOOL TIDE TABLE.

fo the EDITOR of thi NAmHWSfEk: Yorkshirc-r )1 II tin- applying to parliament for i h-iM -i i-iurl in renursis. it. was stateu, mat ami tradesmen of Bury, Hp wood, i Ol'il'lnm, would tliosp of ituchilalp in the ,11011 and. on that account, the meeting was the 17th instant. Aciimr.

On Tuesday last, Thomas ntli and Joseph Lavvton, two colliers, went "ih pit at near Bolton, to make some 1 i-i tin- wall, during the ahsence of the work-' ttlii-n. either from want of caution in taking out lricks and stones, or by misadu-nture, a great of the wall fell down with such force as to 1 along with it out of the tub in which ind having forced the timl.er in which tiii'- rod is f.L-tened, the whole was the hotton). Law ton remained in the tuh hut out, hoth men wero dead, liawton has and one child, and Longworth a widow Hire ret- children, to liewau siieir loss. to Hoi' a Wisr. Cei.lah.

About eight i tui Weiliie-day evening, consequence of in-received at the police office, Lipsctt and ii, i the police, weut to the Seven liu-e, in Nicholas-street, where they 'm- sii-pic'unn characters, who were lurking Mr Wln-tler's wine cellars, under the Uoval it Mo-lev-street. Thev watched them half ti.iYi- and a watchman came up. i'l .1... tune, one of the men came out of the liil ili'id'i'j our tuc 1'alisades of the Koyal i.ti.iii. I 'k' then made their apjiear- I li-tll it 1.

mi lat' tuut't yiu ttitjs utes mtc, now and caught, and were brought up at i llnlev on Thursday, when Lipsctt stated ts evidence, and produced a small i 7 and a which forced open, and an ni.uli A man named Taylor stated that he tin' prisoner, and two others lurking about the "1, s. watched them with the policeman. The v. hose names are Michael Hambleton, Mi-' lira'dlev, and John Wilson, were committed for iMiivi m'RK of the Bristol Kversincp iin-ni cessful result of the election at Bristol, and triumph of -Mr. II.

Berkeley and the liberal party, inHr tones of Bristol have been threatening dire Mr. Berkeley and his supporters. How their on his seat broke down is known to all our i.ii i--. Since the month of October, qui lam actions illi ged bribery have been hanging over the il-t't'tiu- or sis of the principal members of reform party. The action against Mr.

the chairman of the charity trustees (a "mn ii of the evidence to support which was ghen i. tlu- Bristol election committee and the witnesses are now indicted for perjury) was pru-dropped. The other five actions against Messrs. ruiimi, Drake, Widgery, came on for trial this at Gloucester; and in mr case the defence was and the character of the leading reformers Bristol is cleared from the foul stain of bribery, i it the nature of thce paltry actions was may bo from the fact, that in three of them the iiiinal) plaintiff is a pauper in the county of Somor-. liul in the rest, a colder of Levviu's Mead the St.

ivf Bristol Nowhere in the kingdom have the i-i lers had a harder battle to fight than in Bristol, lr opponents have proved themselves unscrupulous I umhetive bevond the ordinary degree of political ,1 congratulate the liberals of Bristol on triumph they have now achieved. I'm. Aim v. The '2d battalion of the Grenadier were to embark on l-'rtday at Portsmouth, on the frigate and ApfiHo troop-ship for ,.1 1. The "2d battalion of the Coldstream Guards on board the Kdinbumh, li, and Athol troop-.

ut the time of their embarkation has not yet i ilrtiTiiniied on. Maior-Ueueral Sir Thomas Pear-. inierlv of the '23d Kusileers, a very distinguished r. Il ls been appointed to the command of the rn district in Ireland, vice Sir James Maedon- It is generally supposed that the gallant general 1 appoint bis son, Lieuteuant Pearson, of the 43d infantry, bis aid-dc-camp. Colonel Cooper, for-rl military secretary to Sir James Kempt in Call, lias I it-en appointed military secretary to the ut Durham, with a salary of 700 per annum.

luad-ipiarters of the With regiment remain at hut six companies have left that place, and up the iiuarters vacated by the in Man-r, a id its neighbourhood. Mi vi WTILK I.MKt'tliiTV. We have much pleasure riivrilnis an instance of mercantile integrity cx-t liiimiurabl" to a. gentleman in the corn trade his' linriniwli. Mr.

John Jackson, now of the firm Ivson and Jaekson, of Ilolbeck Mills, when v.ars of age fell into embarrassed cireum-. i-. and was unable to pay his creditors in full. ii nude an assignment, and his effects only realised the pound), over the expenses. This was in uur lo30.

Bvjsteady and persevering industry, within less than seven years Mr. Jackson ac-. n.l tin-means of discharging his former obligations 1 1, though freed the lavvand unsolicited by any i h- has paid alj'his debts in full, with interest to lri'-i nt to those who would accept of it. The iliinrs marked their sense of this honourable in Ltiting a dinner to Mr. Jackson in December A.

at the Hose and Crown Inn, Leeds, when Mr. llir-t, corn-factor, on behalf of one section of the it.T., presented him with a gold watch, chain, and as a testimony of their warm approbation the rest of the creditors have since purchased a silver tea-service, which they have presented Vr. Jackson, to be a memorial in his family of his and of the, esteem in which ho is held. The consists of tea-pot, coffee-pot, sugar basin and and cream jug, all of silver richly chased. Each hears the followine inscription Honesty is 1 st policy, and this mark of respect the friends of Mr John Jackson consmcr mm muy cniuieu to.

10th March, 1838." The whole of the presents Mr. Jackson cost fifty guineas. The tribute has in well merited, but the approbation of his own im ii nee will he his best reward. Lads Mcrcicry. Kvt-rom Informations.

'On Monday, at Rochdale, mm- t'li ment Royds, Esq. Mr. Webster, inspector of fr the Rochdale district, exhibited a number for breaches of the Factories Regulation the iirst wero against Mr. Edward Ainsworth, of llridge, againsl whom he had twelve infonna-ii-. He said, if any fines were inflicted that day, he i sb-d the portion which should come to himself to be Mu as thev hitherto had been to the support of iililic -I'lieol Mr.

Ainsworth pleaded guilty to each tho inttirm itions and Mr. Webster consented to a iGtivicti'm in .20, on one information, and to i 'lulravv the others, the expenses on each being also nl Iiv tin- defendant. Kadeliffe Hudson, steain- it in tlie employ of Mr. Ainsworth, appeared information for suffering a son of his, under n. in viars of age, to work more than nine hours, iiv -7th March.

Mr. Webster pressed for a con- in a small sum, and Hudson was fined in rusts. Messrs. Crossley and Barratt, of Mill, near Small Bridge, pleaded guilty to nil' itimi-, and were fined on one, in and lor tlio whole. Mr.

John Buckley, of Castleton 1 pltailt'd miilty to seven informations, and was i in '-Ms. and costs on the vv hole Mr. Robert ii.l, of the sanie place, pleadel guilty to five Mr. Webster said this was a very bad 1, and he must press the informations: ultimately nai Ilk. and costs on the whole, was inflicted.

'M' sUum-tenter at the same factory, was '-iiiHiti, for. assault on Mr. Webster, under the i'in On going the factory, for of inspection, he had to pass over the top tin- -t' din-builer, the passage beng guarded only i siii.t i.ul. he defendant was seated below, and inonifiit Mr. Wobtcr was passing, he rose and tin- steam valve, by which Mr.

Webster was enveloped in steam, considerably alarmed, 1 no small degree of dnntrcr. ile would not ask 1 'i'v 111 thi- eas-, but would tak? a more strongl r'l he would demand an unqualified sub- tioin the defendant, tho sanv; to he published in- mwsp.iprr, and mliandbills, t.t the defendant's y- i tlie defendant consented to this course 1 Mr. Uelister read an acknowledgment and sub- 11, lu Ii was then signed by Mills, and the par--1- ft the court. 'I'iam: ami St iciin: in S.nowhill, 1 i.Mivi.ihm. fist (Wedni'sda) night, about seven 1 1 most iletermined murili alid attempted ok place in Snovvhill, in this town.

The unfor-'! hi tim was Mr. Joseph Davenport, tho landlord Ii PI. 1 Little Hampton-street; m.i'1 l.y whom the murder was committed, William trade a plated metal worker, living in the It appears, that, although the parties, viara, were on terms of intimacy, they have ii'iv lieen engaged in unpleasar litigation and feeling, on the part of Deicy, had been evluluted towards Mr. Davenport. At the Warwick assises, an action was brought by Mr.

of Newhall-street, against Dewy, for having I a lured servant, named Askey, from his cm-1 On this occasion, Mr. Davenport, at whose i-l. vev engaged Askey, went to Warwick, and, not brought forward as a witness, was un- favourable to the causn of Mr. Rowley, i rse to that of Dcvey. This fict, coupled with inferences, it is 'thought, aggravated the I ofD.

iev; and, since his return from Warwick 7''s, where he was cast in dsjnagcs, he had in the most unequivocal manner, a detcrmi- to revenge himself upon Mr. Davenport. So did his manner and expressed threats operate tin- tears of Mr. Davenport's family, that his wife, ''nil the List few davs, frequently cautioned him t- l.wve his home. 'Yesterday erening, however, "(rar to the advice of Mrs.

Davenport, he left the u- the purpose of purchasing some nails at the Mr. Batkm, ironmonger, Snovvhill; and "li hi- had no sooner entered than he was pursued IVv.v. Mr. Davenport, on perceiving that Dcvey l.y his side, said, What lo you follow me v.hen lJt'vey immubately presented a pistol at 1" id. The percussion cap did not explode; and I'jvnpoit retreating to tlie other end of the hiv assailant drew forth a second pistol, and lii'ii through the head.

The unfortunate man I pi and expired in the course, of two or three rn'' s. A pei son of the name of Webb, amongst I'-, vi at the time passing by the shop, and seeing make a rush out of the door, he intercepted "i 'rr. -s. leaving the shop Il ls 1, mv revenge," or words to that effect. lU vv.bli laid hold of him, he was in the act of i.tLt hi-ii.

ro.it with a shoemaker's knife; and had i 11 for the prompt prevention -exercised on the 1 'on, there can be no doubt that he would have v-' tuallv succeeded in his attempt. As it was, A '( en iiileti to restrain Dewy fom the eommis-, 1 -uieide, and, with assistance, convey him to r.il Hospital, upon examination, 11. us js mute warm, upon the pavement and upon his clothes, on Lis arrival at the hospital, load. .1 pistol, together with '27 new cast bul- r. f.oin.

in 'lis noekcts. un ins way. 'iv his bearers -to allow him to die, and i'vilectl) awureof the dreadful offence which ii' 1 1 ut ted. Mr. Davenport has loft a widow, offspring.

Devey's family consists of a wife and l'r. ildreii. Tho prisont'r is about 30 years of age, ii -erihetl as being a man of extremely violent 1 i'fi gul.tr character. Jlmiiiiyhim Advittiser. J'fovi Tin; last Rr.vn;w.

We may niiisopimrHin-ty of expressing the great pleasure ith 4'Ii we have enmineil a superb quarto, e.illcil Tin- Hima Tourut, iiublikbeil as one of the nnnuala nt Christmas, 'tin; letteriircs, by Miss Emma Roberts, in too but tlio ilestriptions are, nevertheless, true and Thi: env-ravings nre superior to those of any other lines of the class; indeed, the book la at two half th0 rcit bo at (ico pence." The ''iuiiho Teumt ib a btileudid royal qu-irto volume, -in plates. The prieo, bound In Morocco. -2. 2s. It also bo had ia patts, 3s.

eaeb LonJun: Fisher, San, I .1 "i nut lie liail mllicteii a oangeii-us i.un.. ijut it is hoped that, although of a serious r. it will not prove fatal. During the struggle W.1.1. -i nisto'.

the barrel of RAILWAYS. PAID Pin shabe 1 i) Bolton anilLclRh 100 Birkenhead ttnd Cheater 5 Birmingham und (iloueester is. Do. and Derby 20 Edinburgh and Glasgow (old) 3, 8 15 0 10 0 0 19 15 0 5 2 (i 12 6 4 0 0 uu' now) Do. Leith.

rind Greenock. Paialitv. nn.i Ghuiww, Palsloy, and Ayrshire Grand Junction 4 12 3 17 0 0 91 15 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 48 0 fl 65 10 (I 1110 0 0 32 15 0 43 5 0 27 10 0 10 12 6 Sit 0 0 74 10 0 25 0 0 74 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 11! 5 0 42 0 0 75 10 0 55 10 0 0 0 0 fi 0 0 40 10 0 0 0 0 Groat Western do Kcnyon and Leigh ioo 05 wo ioo 25 25 so 5 8 20 50 5 TH 7 in 20 35 100 311 100 7 100 100 500 Li verpool and Manchester uo. quarter snares Do. half shares London and Birmingham no.

quarter snares Dd. and Southampton Do. (new) Do. nnd Brighton United Company. itiuituaivsiAti uiiu Leicester and Swannington Do.

do. Ineivl Manchester, Bolton, and Bury Manchester and Birmfnicham Lancaster nnd Preston Junction Midland Counties North Midland do. North Union, lato Preston and Do. (now shares) Wigan Branch South K.istern St. Helen's and Uuncorn Gap Warrington and Newton BANKS.

Royal Bank of Liverpool Hank of Liverpool C97 10 0 21 12 12 111 10 10 5 25 II) 7 10 15 7 10 ID 10. Commercial Bank of Liverpool Liverpool Union Bank 20 2 13 7 3 2 4 15 24 5 0 0 13 5 11 17 19 17 ivorinern ann vjentrni Hanlt of Commercial Bank of England Albion Bank North and South Wales Bank Boiough Bank 10. Mann ot Manchester Manchester and Livernnol nktrtot Rnnlr South Lancashire Bank 10. 17 0 liivcrpool IJankinif Company East of England Bank 3 12 9 17 SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. MANCHESTER Friday Eve.vi.n'q.

OlIF.STI.'.R TnoiMtTPv't: Pr t-rt- Tt. VVTll. uisn mure continues first favnnrifn. Iiok Chnefa i -s, uitciiuut friends seem resolved to do business, whenever an op- nuitainiij presents nseitoi getting a to Thereistobe noticed ach.ine-p. in Mm nntiiflnrta i.f Q.ri.rn the friends of the former continue so very partial, that itu-i v-tuvwj -it iiiu Ddiuu ngure ne was at in tne bettincrs.

at the nnrrpsnnmlimrTtninnl nf a i rv it-ixuiii, si)- 0 to 1 and any thing beyond it is eagerly accepted. jjiuiimietii, leaturu tne transactions of the nastwpftlt IS the Tirntrrncs mnrlo hv 1.: 1 -v "vutnui in ins party have laid out aconsiderable sum of money, fetchinghim mi fn In 1 vvbiolt Ii. i i- "-j mroii uiini int, myeis ue- Clllied to CO On. Two amnn Mint, o- mit-ieu to lilKU to 4 he beats the or 5 to 4 ho beats either nuicy or ojivan. Again, to-uay, tliey would have backed him against any three for fifty pounds each, or were open to back him against Mr.

Robinson's horse at evens; consequently he must bo considered the third favourite, although it not improbable, in some circles, Whaley would have the call. The offers have not 1. A against euiier Mersey or old Zohrab, 13 to 1 in ponies has been refused to be taken ahont flip fnrmpi. nn.l Un 1...1 un, iullo iiua leceueu to lo or even a point more. This appears to be uiwiig 10 ma engageu twice at tlie Kglmgton Park Meeting, which nnmman.in.

it O) my previons to the Chester sport there is therefore consf-derablp douht Iiano-infoinv. 1. Several of the speculators appear to be getting fonder of both Parolles and Lord Stafford: the first-named has been done upon at 100 to 6, several times over, and the latter at 100 to Hh and ('. The odds of 200 to 11 were offered at the opening of the week against Combat; and King Cole was then backed at to 1, oflYtisi rti.nln tn fnt- flw. nW-n.

1 cvuciiii; .11111 Mlllievvililt tempting odds of one hundred pounds to thirty shillings 011 Galevvood. The following are the average prices of the horses at present in the market for the rapidly approaching cup event. Various fluctuations may, however, be expected in tho course of the next THE CHESTER TRADESMEN'S PLATE, P.P 9 to 2 against Mr. Mostyn's Biidlime. (oflered take 5) 0 to 1 General Yates's Sylv.m.

(offered take til) 71 to 1 Mr. Price's W'entworth. 71 to 1 Mr. Robinson's Whalej-. 13 to 1 Mr.

Clarke's Magician. II to 1 Mr.Fovvlei'sMersev. 1 to 1 Lord Derby's Parolles. (t) 16' to 1 Mr. Bovver's Lord Stafford.

IB to 1 Mr. Fairtie'sZohrab. (off) 20 to 1 Mr. Combat. 23 to 1 Mr.

25 to 1 Mr. Collet's Cnnservntive. 2 to 1 Capt. Lamb's Chit Chat, (take 30 freely) 30 to I Mr. Wnltcr' King Cole.

50 to I Mr. Cooke's Hache'. (off) 100 to IJ Galevvood. U) Offers to back four freely against the field. The Deuiiv.

Then; has been little actual business upon this event for some days; it may, however, brighten upon the return of a few of the influential speculators from Croxton Park. Mr Buckley has paid with his horse nml Alt. it, 7 jaiiotium, for tho cup given by the lord of the manor, at the ncttiuti TATTRRSAT.T.'S! The Derby betting was excessively flat, and the movements few and of no great moment. Cobweb. aim oung iiow ton retained 5.1.- vta nor was rjgvute so much in favour as before.

Cobham was backed several times at 10 1, ana lor a short poriod stood at lfl to 1 at the close, however, he had fallen back to the old odds. The highest offers against Conserva- tor were .10 to 1. oiiiiuar onus were ottered against Mono Adam, and taken ahout Richard Roe. Closing prices DERBY. 13 to 2 against Lord Jersey's Cobweb eolt (t) HI to 1 Lord O.

Bentinck's Grey Mounts, (t 12 to 1 1 3 to 1 Lord Exeter's Alemdar, (t 13 to 1 13 to 1 Mr. Bland's Young Uovvton. (t 14 to 1) 13 to 1 Colonel Peel's Ion. (t 16 to 1 15 to 1 Mr. Armitago's Nonplus colt, (no backers) 17 to 1 Mr.

E. Pcel'n The Early Bird, (t 2(1 to 1 20 to 1 Mr. Cpombes's Cobhr.m. (t and aft 20 to 1 Capt. Bet keley's Bullion, (off) 23 to 1 Lord G.

Bentinck's D'Egvillc. (t) 30 to 1 Sir J. Mills's Volunteer, 33 to 33 to 1 Mr. Forth's Conservator, (t 40 to 1) 33 to 1 Mr. Richardson's Mono Adam, (t 40 to 1 1 Sit tn 1 1 T.

lrt An 1 rw. .11 Li, nuuu. j-rruni-uxajur. ot)u to on me Early Bird aRftinst BuUion.s-250 lo 200 on Tho Early Bird TTTE OAKS. C00 to 30 against Mr.

Yansittnrt'a Maganrska (t) No Riddlesworth betting. CORRESPONDENCE. To the EDITOR cf the MANCHESTER GUARDIAN. Sir, Permit me, through your columns, to call the attention of the authorities of the town, and the piihltc in ireneral, to the danger attending the passing over tho Siving Bridge, in Union-street, Anconts, belonging to the Hotlulale C.inal Company. I need not, I am pure, do more than relate the particulars ot an necidept which happened to me on Friday evening last, of a kind so serious, that it must have been attended with ennseouonecs the most friAtfnl.

it not been for the aotive kindness of many persons p.using at (hp time. tl, ....11 D.J1..U UUCiKllUll 111 lut manngrmrnt. On approaching the bridge, as I retained li-inie from Broughton in a. gig, about half after boven in the evening, accompanied by my wife, and child about three years old, I found that a horse, led by boatman, was just crossing; supposing that a boat was about to pass, I drew un. intending to stav until I ennlil nmnnmi with The man leading the horse immediately called out, two or thice times, Drive on, drive on." Beitevine that tho boat must have passed, it being dark at the time, I did so.

My horse had no sooner placed iu fore lega on the bridgo, than it vvas turned off a yard, or perhaps more, tho florae falling i.uts tuiiti uuu mciuiugH. Itljbetl, wile, anil Cnllu wero all thrown out: mv wife, with the child in hop nmi also fell between the road and tho bridge, and vboth must inevitablj havo lost their lives, had she not kept a hold on the bridge with one hand, mipporting, how- it is impossible to say," tho child by the other; all this time her feet wcio in the water. Wc were extricated fiom our perilous Muiai.uii uv a iiumucr 01 people returning nome irom the nulls, which had, fortunately, just closed. Mv wife is confined to bed from the effects of tho aecitknt. Tha horso, gig, nnd harness, have been much injured; and, altogether, I mite biisuiiueu tiituit: 10 uiu amount 01 or more.

1 am, eir, your obedient servant, JOHN BENNETT, Surgeon, April 5, 1838. Mill-street, Aucoats, To the EDITOR of the GUARDIAN. Sir, I shall feel much oblieod bv vour inKprtintr thn fol lowing remarks in your paper of Saturday next, in rvply to some observations, publicly made, having a tendency to mis-rrpi escnt the conduct of myself and colleagues, as ov oncers of the pnorof Salford. At the late vestry meeting in Salford. Mr.

lloilgclts stated, in retilv to Mr. W.inklvn. that his pn-tiecessiirs had purchased two hundred lo.itls of potatoes, sixty of which were unfit for use, and obliged to bo iiutjtvii utvuj ut. uiu oiiu muu, oobcrvaitons wero mauc, having a tendency to giv the uublic tlio onininn thnt I hmi favouredmy relative in the purchase. These are simply the facts: An advertisement w.ts nut forth in four paperi, for tenders and samples for two hundred loads of poiatoes, mr toe uvs 01 tne Balford workhouse.

The only tender received by the overseers vvas from Mr. Lcakc, along with two samples, naming ono fox present use nt fH.fid.per load; one again of abort that would keep until spring, at lOs.per load. A final arrangement wasniatlewith lnm, to the ctleci that he might deliver them at hi conve nience, ior pruuiiit payment: ue taiimgtii. lor one hundred loads, anil 10s, fur oighty loads, nnd giving sufficient straw to cover them. Tliegovernor vvas consulted before thearrangc-ment vvas made, ho having been accustomed to agricultural nurauits; when wc were assured bv him.

that the hnnsp rnn- tained a vault, where such a quantity might he kept advantageously. Tho price then giving by the governor for a small quantity was Uh. per load. Mr. Hodgetts and his colleagues havo since itlven lo Mr.

Lc.ikp. for tho same rtrerin- tion of potato, 2s. per load more. 1 have tlio authority of inu Ki'iiinui 101 o'ljiopf mat, at inu penua o. our purcnase, the house was consuming ten loads por The first delivery taking Dl.iee November thero boinr thrn no stock on hand, with the fact of their lasting until the 8th of ion nr.v.t....,..i..

11 ..1 npii, tu-fi, ntxhn, it is ii ciij cii'iti Ol all unprejudiced minds, that no loss could have taken place as that tr.cntii.ned at the vestry meeting. These are facts which I can at any time prove and I havo no hesitation in saying, that not only the comforts of the poor, but aiso tho fair protection of the rate-payer, were strictly attended to during the period of myself and colleagues holding oflicc. Iam, sir. your obedient servant, Richmond Hill, April 5. W.

LOCKETT. To the EDITOR of the MANCHESTER GUARDIAN. Sir, The power of the magistracy has been enormous, and is constantly increasing; and that body, without infringing upon the letterof the law, may violate its spirit nnd porpo-trato injustice in various ways. The only court of appeal in 8vicHc.iscsva the public, press, and to that tribunal I beg to submit a magisterial decision, which, 1 think, cannot be justified. M.ipy of your readers arc aware, that an application was made, at the lato court of quarter sessions at Chester, for ,1 new polling district for tho magisterial division of Hvde, comprising tho townships of Hyde, Werneth, Newton, Codify, Dukinheld, Matley, Stayley, Hnttersley, Mottrnm, Hol-linsvvorth, and Tintvv isle.

The division contains registered electors, and the application was supported by a I eti-tion, bined by electors. A counter petition vvai. how- ever, got up at Mottrnm, by some influential toricx of that place, praying that, if a polling district were-granted, Mot-tram should he the polling place. T.lie applicants claimed to havo Hyde made the polling place on the following grounds: 1st, Outof the 1, Selectors within the division, nboutfwfi, or two thlnli, are nearer to Hyde than to Mottram. 2d, The increase of electors in Hyde and the three adjoining tovvnshipsof Wcrnoth, Newton, and Godley, in the last five yean, has been at the rate of 9 percent per annum: the increase in and the three nearest township, lint.

tersley, Hollingworth, and Tintwisle, in the samp period, oniyoneann a iraction per ceiu. 3d. Hvdo is nearer to every nart of tho division than Stockpoit, the present polling place Jlottram is further from the most important part of Werneth bo that the electors of that part would to worse off, in point of distance, in going to Mottram to poll, Sec. than they now are in going to Stockport. Tlie above facts, derived from thonublishcd list of elcetora.

and other public sources, were laid before the court, witli a map of the division, showing the boundaries of each township, and other particular-). In addition, it is to be observed, that liydo is the centre of tho magistrates' division (the proposed polling district); and within one mile of Clarendon Place. In Hvde, there arc above twelve times tho population, and above ten times the number of electors, than on cxjual circuit around any part of motimm coin-unin. All these facts availed nothing before the masrisirntrs nt. Chester, and they throw out the motion.

One of them observed, that heolyected to the measure altogether.judging it better that 1,020 electors should continue to travel to Stockport to mil and to attend the yearlv revising court, as heretofore; but that if a new polling place was expedient, then he should prefer its being removed away from thocrovyd; and uunig iesa crowuea man 1,1 yae, ne should ureti'r it on that account. Another observed, that a place tlio most central with regard to af ret, and not to. the locality of electors, inould be fixed upon; and so, there being as many acres (i. e. of mopr land and shccp-walks) to the cast of ni there wero (of thickly-studded villages and manufacturing stations 1 to the west, Mottram was tho most central rpo, the attest plaoe.

Thesowcrc tho only ostensible reasons advanced in court for rejecting the motion; and It ia for the public to judge whether the applicants have or have not reason to Of the decision. I am, sir, your very obedient servant, nyae, April 3, 1838. jus, uifwaui: heard that that conveyance will eease running from anil after that day. Carmirron Herald. From a parliamentary return just published (No.

it appears that the poor-law unions formed in England and Wales include a total population of avergmg in each union measuring on an average 78 square miles, and having on the aver- age 3," guardians. On the recommendation of the commissioners for the colonization of South Australia, Col. (raw ler has received the appointment of governor of the colony. TIils gallant officer commanded the storming party at Badajoz, on which occasion he was severely wounded. Lvuoe One day last week a ropemaker, at Harrington, Cumberland, named Barnes, descried an immense eel floundering amongst the rocks near that place.

The tide had receded, and left the monster stranded, whan Barnes knocked it on the head, and brought it on shore. On examination it was found to measure in length oft. Bin. and in girth upwards of lOin. and to weigh 5 stones Hlbs.

FIt l.l. Colixue. Wo passed this interesting edifice a morning or two ago, and were much struck with the improvement in its appearant e. The external portion of the building is, we presume, nearly, if not altogether, completed, and produces an imposing effect when seen from a short distance. This ctl'ect will be materially increased by the judicious way in which the grounds an; about to be laid out, and planted with a exeat va riety of evergreens and trees of different descriptions.

001110 progress 111 mis laying out unti planting nas already been made and to those of our friends who hav not seen the college for the last month or two, we recommend a stroll in that direction. The sight will amply repay the excursion. Hull Rockiiiakam. i.TOOSNAnoii Hospital. By tho death of the Rev.

Robert Porter, which took place on Sunday last, the number of trustees for this institution was reduced to two, Mr. Hudson, banker, of this town, and Mv. Septimus (iorst. In accordance with tho reuuire- nicnts of the trust deed, which renders it necessary to fill up the of trustees to the full compliment of six, when the number, by death, is reduced to three, the two surviving trustees met on Thursday night, when (reorge Jacson, Esq. of Barton Lodge, William Clayton and Robt.

Lawc, Esqrs. of this town, and Thomas Graham, Esq. of OJoosnargh, wero appointed the additional trustees. It may be stated as a singular circumstance, that when a notice was sent to tne ttev. Mr.

i orter, to attend the lnneral of Clayton, a late trustee, whose death appeared in our obituary last week, Mr. Porter had expired a short time before the invitation arrived. VrcUoii Chronicle. Caution to At the Bolton petty sessions, on Monday last, Thomas Thornton, beer-seller, of the Stork (Jreat Bolton, was summoned by the excise, for having sold a quarter of a pint of rum, on the '24th of February last, without lieonse. It appeared that Margaret, the wife of Charles Cliallmor, ollieer of excise, went, by direction of her husband, to the defendant's house, on the '2-tth of February last, and obtained two gills of warm ale, with twopenny worth of rum in each of them.

Her husband came in when she was drinking the first gill, ana tasted of it. tlio olhccrs of excise aftcrwanis searched the house, but could not find any spirituous liquors. Mrs. Challinor admitted, in the course of her cross-examination by Mr.T.L. Rushton, solicitor, who appeared for the defence, that it was a cold day, and that she told Mrs.

Thornton, when she obtained the rum, that she came out of the country. The defendant's servant was then called, and stated that she was sent to the George and Dragon for the rum, and that she had never fetched any before. Mr. Rushton urged, that as it appeared the defendant had merely sent for the rum through pity for Mrs. Challinor, who had urged the state of the weather as a plea to obtain it, it was not a ease for conviction.

Mr. Holden, solicitor for the excise, replied that, admitting all the witness in defence had said to be true, still there was the fact that the defendant had been guilty of "selling goods and commodities that require him to have a license to sell," and the magistrates therefore were bound to convict. The defendant wasconvicted in the mitigated penalty of 1'2. 10s. and cpsts.

Negro Emancipation. Another numerous meeting although not so large as its recent predecessor, was held on Wednesday, at Exeter-hall, on the subject of slavery. The Marquis of Clanricarde took the chair, and opened the business of the day by stating the object of their assembling. He alluded to the debate upon and loss of Sir George Strickland's motion in the house of commons, The result of that debate seemed to come like a severe, if not a fatal, blow and discouragement to their cause but if they considered the character of the debate, and analyzed tho speeches, so tar from giving them cause to despajr, he thought it would give them good reasons for hoping that their object might yet be attained. Although not himself a friend to short parliaments, he could not help thinking that had there been a shadow of probability that a general election would take place before lHlli, the votes on the division would have been very different.

Only about 470 members voted on that que-tion, while, a few weeks previously, on a party and personal question, (i'2S) members voted, although of much less general interest to the country. Sir Charles Style, M. P. moved a resolution to the effect that, the question of negro emancipation not having received the full consideration of the house of commons in the recent debate, which was so abruptly terminated, the meeting regarded it their duty to make the public acquainted with the fallacy of many of the statements made in support of the system. Mr.

Ewart, ex-M. P. for Liverpool, seconded the resolution. Mr. O'Connell was present, and, with Mr.

George Thompson as well as many other gentlemen, addressed the meeting. The resolution was carried unanimously. CONCERT HALL. PRIVATE, OR UNDRESS CONCERT. Wednesday, 4tii Ai-kil.

Symphony (in Beethoven. Itecit. anil Aria. Mrs. C.

A. Seymour. (To 1' udiu). Tasso" Donuetli. Concerto Violin.

C. A. Seymour. Jleriol. Ballad Mrs.

C. A. Seymour Tho deep, deep sea." C. Horn. Concerto Handel.

C. A. Deh non JJolene) Donizetti. Syuphnny 5.) Haydn. The private concert of Wednesday was very thinly attended at the commencement, though by eight o'clock the room was very well filled.

No doubt, one cause of there not being a more numerous audience was the fact of the concert not having been made known as usual, by advertisement. The of music included considerable variety of style, and nearly all the pieces appeared to go off very satisfactorily. The concert was led by a Mr. Seymour, whose performance on tins occasion, we sun- pose, was as a candidate for the office of permanent leader, in place of the present leader, Mr. Hermann, who intends shortly to retire from the office.

Mr. received his education, we understand, mostly, if not entirely, at the Royal Academy of Music; since which he has had much experience in the metropolis, and lie brings with him the most flattering recommendations. Of his qualifications for the ollico to which he aspires, we should, from his performance this even ing, form the most favourable estimate. His style of plavitig is formed on what we esteem the best models, a style which aims at what ought to be the legitimate object of ail true promoters of the art musical expression and one which we hope, as the public taste and discernment in music progresses, to see become more and more the guiding ambition of our leading professors. Mr.

Sevmour's choice of music for his co augured well, and tended no doubt with others, as it did with us, to create a favourable impression. His quality of tone is decidedly good: it has a purity and richness which not uu-trcquently reminded us of that we hear from Mori and De Beriot nor of his execution can we speak in any other than the most favourable terms. It is neat, chaste, and expressive. The concerto he played was a most admirable performance. The composition contained many of the must difficult passages usually brought together in this style of music which were, with few exceptions, executed with great facility and expressiveness.

He was listened to with the deepest attention and, at the close of his performance, he received a hearty and most unanimous burst of applause. Mrs. acquitted herself very satisfactorily in her several pieces. She possesses a soprano voice of considerable compass, flexibility, and power; and though not of the purest quality of tone, if she is quite well, which we doubt, it is very pleasing. Her execution is somewhat defective in neatness and expressiveness, and to us it betrayed a want of practice, which did not 'rprise us.

We should, however, form a favourable of her capabilities; and education. Her recitative and air was the best of her efforts. In the ballad and romanza she was accompanied, on a well-worn semi-grand piano, by Mr. Wilkinson. The latter piece went off tamely; but very little, we suspect, can be said in its favour as a composition.

The performance of the instrumental pieces was admirahlo and effective, with scarcely an exception. They word played with an energy and steadiness seldom surpassed. There was, besides, more attention to light and shade than is usually the case. One exception wo cannot refrain from noticing; occurring, as it did, in a part in Licit a small defect becomes of serious importance we allude to tho few bars adwiio for the first violins, preceding the finale to Beethoven's symphony. Handel's concerto was played in the best style.

Mr. Seymour showed himself tpiite at home, and led it in a manner which left us nothing to desire. The performance was marked by the majesty, firmness, and precision, which are absolutely necessary in music this school. The ability to lead such effectively, and to develope its true character, we esteem a severe test of any leader's pretensions. The trio in Haydn's symphony afforded us a too transient opportunity of hearing Mr.

Wm. Lindley in a solo. It was caught by the room, and applauded so as to prevent the hand from being heard for several succeeding bars. It was most delightfully played. The concert terminated about nine o'clock.

We should be glad if we could pay the directors a passing compliment, as to the procuring for these interesting and Rss ostentatious occasions the u-e of a good piano, with the ample funds which are at their command it ought to be done the subscribers are entitled to it. The one used at this concert was fit only for a second-rate company, at an inn of small pretensions. A-ssiirt-dlv, few gentlemen would accept the loan of it, if they could get a better, even for an evening's quadrille. VRISH OF MANCHESTER. HIGHWAY SURVEYORS' ACCOUNTS.

A vestrv and parish meeting was held at the Collegiate Church, Thursday last, at which the surveyors of highways for the parish laid their lccounts before the parishioners for inspection. There was not a very numerous attendance of ley pavers. On the motion of Mr. Sivmcei. Berry, Mr.

"Richard Got'Lii, senior churchwarden, and a surveyor, of the parish highways, was called to the chair, and he read the statement of the accounts, the vouchers being examined and cheeked by Mr. James roe. It appeared that the total receipts were Lis. 0d. the expenditure 91! 1.

2s. lid. and the balance of cash in hand '3o9- ls- lid. Mr. R.J.

Richardson asked what roads in Salford were liable to be repaired by the parish. Mr. Lings: None at all nor in Manchester cither." Elijah Dixon complained that the amount of hitjhwav rate paid by the township of Newton, 0 14s was double vvithm a penny of the amount paid the year before. Mr. Linos said, that the rate id.

vv.is. dnrinr the Tiresent WHICH last vetr in the pound. Mr. Dixon next complained the inhnliif.OTtti! r.f Wton ot mo 1 7 tne amount were rated; and Mr. Linus sain, ioai 111c surveyure t- 3 111,111 UtilUtUl on tlio health of men mni as vi uo injurious action on metals.

Several wit- nes ior me prosecution still remaining to be exa- ul. the. eniirt mine s.m nun ut seven ducti. tne court was densely crowded throughout the day, and all 4-. t-'- '-ft'-s ci.immcti.

Amongst me auditors Dl whn 1. was fov -e, uaj ut-uii lecturing hi tjivurpooi, in our of the alkali u-i-o n.i IIUflllT tm- ployed in taking notes of tho evidence. Tt.ij. i i injure jir. I'atteson.) Linrx.

VI.VtON v. I'ATTtsanv Tl, T.lnlnn- Mr. in lino ease is m. Salmon. nmiin-nt.

i i i -uroiter, Liverpool and the defendant is Sir. Robert Pattisson, nyifl n.m 9 n-uii oi me jAceriuwi siumiara: and tne l.u l. p. ill mi tin alleged libel upon the Pi iiiniiii, putilislied in that print in December last, un-r the head rri. 1 ler i.Mii.tiitn tllv ancgeu libel was put in and read and witnesses were called to snow mac no attempt Had been iai on his part to defraud emigrants.

For the de-ndant, witnesses were called to show that the plain-If had vio ated hiu i n. 1 t-eiueiii, aim tout parties emigrating had thereby been put to unnecessaryexpense. Sir. Justice P.ittm,,,, cil.l tl. ft i- tiiiestiuiis ior tne ini-y w-rtttLI lira .1 1 paragraph question a libel or not and next, upon the plea of justifi-ition, whether the statements jnade regarding the deiidflnl- vntn i.

s- jut-juiv, aiter consulting together about ten minutes, returned a verdict for the 1 v- loiusiup asuuii whether this verdict as upon the two nlo.ia nn.i i.i n. ui uu iiiu publication not to be a libel. The foreman of the jury said, that they were of opinion the paragraph in question was a libel, but that the defendant was justified in mililiclliltiy i. no 1 i "I'y oouovfu mac tne statements it contained wero true. A verdict for the plaintiff on the first plea was accordingly entered, and for the defendant on rhn unenn.l i tiueiaiuu leaves tuc piam- titl to pay all costs, except a tax of Ave shillings upon Till: OlTF.l'Y it AT it cot it i i null vuuuiiiuu me court over winch Mr.

Justice ColeridKo presided, the inuvmny jast me greater usticr 1 atteson had disposod of tlie canes in the list rom No. iH) to tlie end, bv eleven o'clock this morn ing. His lordship said he would take any others that nmilil Im trnt urt.w),. i mwl iirtl'ivnPlum VwAn-t. i v.

muu'u lu uu undefended, was disposed of; a verdict hein taken for tho nft.M.i.ln 41.,. i mt: iiwuruey ior ine ue- and stated to his lordxhip that it had been intended to Ii 1. I ic, out nan not een anticipated tliat in, ut titiuiti no luneu out or turn. Ultimately the ca.se w.is reheard, the jury afjain finding for the plaintiff damages to the full amount sought. Tt iu 1..

T. Afi i-im mat -ie. .1 osiiee i'atteson will leave Liverpool to-morrow (Saturday), as it has been with the greatest difficulty that a few cases have been taken over from tlie other court, for trial before him. There remain thirty -three cases yet undisposed of, including two special jury cases; and it is probable that the assises will not terminate before Wednesday, or perhaps I 11 til LANCASTER EASTER QUARTER SESSIONS APRIL IMPORTANT Joseph Caxneau, a young man of respectable appearance, and, we understand, of respectable connections in Liverpool, was put up on a charge of having stolen, at Liverpool, eight bales of cotton twist, the property of (itistavus Findei.son and The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and the jury vvas sworn. Mr.

Wilkins addressed the jurv for the prosecution. He was glad to be able to eoiigrat'ulate thejury on their labours being so limited but, whilst he congratulated them on he circumstance of their being hut one case for their consideration, he begged to call to that one their mot serious attention. He would also add, with all respect, that it was a case which required the close attention of, not only the jury, but the. bench, as on the latter would devolve the duty of eplaining to the former the construction of the laws. It was somewhat curious and interesting to marl; the historv of our English laws on the subject of lan-env, if merely to shovv the expansible principles of those 'laws, and the readiness with which tlu-y might be adapted to meet particular circumstances, and such exigencies as time might bring round.

The definition formerly held was, that, to constitute a larceny, it was necessarv to shovv a felonious intent. That was the old construction but, to meet the exigencies of the times, a more extensive construction arose, and what was called a constructive taking vvas admitted s0 that the law did not require an actual theft to be proved, but that tho property in question was obtained by fraudulent means and with a fraudulent intention. That was larceny. He had not the privilege of hearing the law laid down in the charge to the grand jury; hut, if he vvas wrong, the able bench before whom he spoke would correct him. If, for example, they found that the prisoner at the bar had obtained possession of the goods said to be stolen, with intent to defraud the owners, that would be larceny.

If, again, thev found he got possession with no original intention, hut as what was called a ktilec that vvas, the goods wero intrusted to his care, and if, bv any act of his, he put an end to the contract f5r bailment, from that moment the larceny commenced Mr. Starkie, in bis book of evidence, held, that, if a carrier broke open a box delivered to his care, and appropriated its contents, though at the time he entertained i-o such intention, that would be felony, the privity of contract being determined there was no longer any question. 'I hat, he (Mr. Wilkins) apprehended, met tho case. First, if the jury believed that at the time the prisoner received the goods he had a felonious intention, they would have no difficulty in finding him guilty.

With regard to original intention, it was laid down by Mr. arclilrold-that if a rarrier took out and appropriated part of a bale of goods intrusted to his care, that was a good proof of an original intention to commit felony; and then came Mr. Starkic's ease, where, supposing that there was no such original intention, but that the contract for bailment was put an end to, the larceny would commence. Having stated what he apprehended vvas the law, he would now proceed to detail the facts of the case they were about to try. The prosecutor was a merchant of Manchester, in partnership with two other merchants; one of whom resided at Berlin, and the other at Hamburg.

It appeared that in the month of June last, he received instructions to ship some twist by a vessel called the Jnn-phine, and he forwarded a letter to the house of Messrs. I'etcr Soreiison and Co. of Liverpool. Hero the learned counsel read the letter. It was an order for shipment to Ilorga, by the hi lie, and it further asked Messrs.

Soren'son to advise when the arrived, and say vf she had room for the goods. He next read a letter in reply from Messrs. Sorenson, and written by the prisoner. This epistle stated that the Jw-ephmc had not arrived, but was expected daily, anil that they would room and advise arrival. 'I'he first of these letters was dated the 14th of June, 1:17, and the second the Ififh of the same month.

Shortly after, the prosecutor went over to Liverpool, and called and saw the prisoner, stating to the latter what were the instructions of the firm, with regard to the twist. Tho prisoner said Mr. Sorenson had left the office, but that he would take care to have the goods shipped by the Ja.vpl,m: On the of July the goods were forwarded, together with a letter of advice and a specification of the. goods. Fifteen bales were thus forwarded by the railway, and notice was given to (he prisoner that there were others at the prosecutor's brokers, in Liverpool, and a bill for A'47.

2d. sent tor acceptance, in consideration of a certain bale shipped on account of Mr. Sncckenstromm, the owner ot tin; Jliat lull the prisoner accepted and it had come back dishonoured. The lettei ol directions sent by the prohecutorvvas here read. It merely gave the usual orders respecting pay incut of freight, insurance, fee.

which was to he charged to tin-consignee at liorga; and referred to flu; hill of exchange just mentioned He should put in the bill of CM'hange, and prove that the prisoner accepted it. In August, in consequence of certain information, the prosecutor went over to Liverpool, and tumid Messrs. Sorcnson's office shut up, and the prisoner not to he found. He then went to Dublin, and there found eight bales which lud been sold by auction. I Ie should prove, by the prisoner's own admission, that he sent ine naies to iJulilm tor sale.

He understood the prisoner meant to tell the jury, that he only acted for Messrs, iiorenson out mat would not avail lnm for, if an agent were guilty of dishonest or felonious acts, the jury vvouiii lie told hy tlie bench, that he was respon vluI- "limns; unuerstoou tne prisoner meant to say that he did the act to meet Sorenson and bills; but if so, why send the goods to Dublin, and incur risk and freight, whilst there vvas a more iihoiy market near at liand, both at Liverpool am Manchester! That vvas one point for the jury's con sideration. Hut suppose Sorenson himself had so din posed of the goods, he apprehended he would in the same position as the prisoner: rind if en the prisoner Mas guilty. He had to inform the. jury', ui conclusion, mat two naies were loiinii at tlie railway station. He begged, in justice to tho prosecutors, to say, that they were actuated by no vindictive feeling; and he begged to say, also, that they did not come there, as was said, to oppose the prisoner in the Insolvent Debtors' Court and he (the prisoner) knew that.

He knew he could have asked the prosecutor ior prooi oi ins ueiit, anil ne could not have substantiated it. The prosecutors had only done what they conceived to be their duty to the public, and to the commercial world in particular, who would be subject to like frauds, unless the parties perpetrating them were dragged forward to answer for themselves at the bar of justice. He apprehended thev had done Mmir duty, and that tho prisoner would be proved guilty of me eu.uge against nun. Oustavus Findcion sworn. I am a merchant residing at Manchester.

I have two partners, Sigismuiul Antome Liehi-rt and John Joseph Liehert; one at Hamburg, and the other at Uerlin. We forwarded a letter to Messrs. Surenson, on the 14th of June last. I undertake to swear this is a copy of the letter. The letter was here read.) I received an answer, Tho an-vrcr of the Ilith June was here put in and read.

The signature is the prisoner'. I am aconainted with his handwriting. Our firm is carried on as S. A. and .1.

J. Liehert. 1 had occasion to go to Liverpool shortly alter. I called at Sorcnson's office. To the best o'f my recollection, I spoke to the prisoner.

I cannot say; there were two persons, and, to the best of my belief, he was one. He spoke to me. 1 never considered the prisoner as an agent. I asked for Mr. I'etcr Sorenson, but he said he vvas no! in.

He did not tell me he had gone to America. I talked about the I asked if she had arrived, and he said she had not. I said I should like to know when she arrived, and he said he would let me know. It was because I wanted to send the goods, which I described as twist and cotton. Shortly after, I forwarded a letter uf advice toMessrs.

Sorenson and Co. Letter, dated July the accompanying specification of the goods, vvas here put in and read. According to that advice, I sent a bill. The bill referred to in the letter, and accepted by the prisoner, vvas put in and read. It is the custom to present for acceptance immediately.

From information I had received, 1 lad occasion, the latter end of August, to go to Liverpool. I went to Sorcnson's office. It was closed. 1 went to ('aneau's place; but I did not find him there. I did not find him at all.

The vvas in port. None oi our goods had been shipped by Sorenson. 1 found two bales at the railway station, and these I shipped myself. With the exception of those, no other was shipped by the iV. In consequence of further information, I went the day after to Dublin, and found bundles of the cotton twist there.

I could swear to its being ours. When speaking of bundles, bulk had been broken, and sold by auction. I found tho goods at a manufacturer's house. I returned to Liverpool, and since tne pansn, especially as it intiim u- miut.1111 mutter to defend the parish under any plea. Mr.

H. J. HiciunnsoN said ho thought it was hard that the township of Salford should pay '104 for roads which were of no use to them. Mr. C001u.lt, one of the churchwardens: Perhaps if the people of Salford would pay a little towards the repairs of the church, it would be desirable.

On the motion of K1.1.IMI DlNON, seconded by Mr. It. J. RlCIlAliDSON, the accounts were passed unanimously, and this meeting terminated. TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER.

HIGHWAYS SUKVEYORS ACCOUNTS. Tlie meeting immediately resolved itself into a meeting of leypayersof the township of Manchester; Jur. ivot'LD continuing in tlie chair. Jle read an abstract of the accounts, by which it appeared, that the balance transferred from the preceding surveyors was Os. the amount of rates received during tho year was Ills, and the total receipts, 3.5,070.

2s. 1 Id. The disbursements included workmen's wages, 13s. paving stones, paid to the Market-street commissioners, total disbursements, os. m.

balance of cash in the hands of Messrs. Jones, Loyd, and Co. bankers, 311. 17s. The stock account was next read.

Tho rate of 1113(1, supposed collectable, was taKen at the amount due from the comnus sioners of police, (is. Bid from various per sons for work done, 150; amount of stock on hand, available tor the ensuing year, 1,001. Ills. od. On the other hand, the amount due to the Market-street commissioners was due for materials, 150; making the balance of stock on hand, 4s.

Id. Mr. Nir.irriNGALi:, after indulgiugin some exceedingly coarse abuse of this paper, complained, that a gross misrepresentation of his remarks at the vestry on Monday had appeared in the (limrdian of Wednesday. He was there stated to have said, that it was presumption in the extreme for Mr. Neild to have offered himself again as a candidate to till the important office of surveyor.

Tnu, he did mii so; but what was the qualification I Upon the list of attendance he found that Mr. Crewdson had attended 20 times and Mr. Neild 19, and it was upon that score that he had grounded his position. It would havo been )nv-iuvijttiuus in him to have objected to Mr. Neild and Mr.

Crewdson on other grounds; and ho would appeal to the chairman, whether he had not stated, most distinctly and positively, that he did not know a gentleman in this town better calculated to fill the office than Mr. Neild, provided he would give his attention to its duties. Again he (Nightingale) was represented to have had some conflicting words with Mr. Winder, fn consequence of his defending Mr. Neild and Mr.

Crewdson from his (Nightingale's) attacks. But tlie chairman knew that it was in consequence of Mr. Winder's unwarranted and gross attacks upon two friends of his, one of whom was absent, and the other could not defend himself, unfortunately, in consequence of a defect of nature. The Churvun said that that circumstance was mutually explained, and that there was no intention to give ollence on the part of Mr. Winder.

Xiciitiv.vll: Hut the lying (iaur- dian, sir The Cnvinvivx: I am sorry to interrupt you but if we keep free from the use of such language, it will bo much better. Mr. Nltill rixo M.r. said lie could not believe that any man would dare to go to his employers with such a scandalous, infamous report and, therefore, he must conclude that this infamous report was the concoction of the owner of the paper himself. He then went on to say that in the same paper there appeared a letter from one of the cx-overscers of Salford, denying another" report to be true.

The Chairman said that was a matter into which this meeting could not enter. Mr. Nigiitixg after again bespattering this paper with his abuse, said he thought he had wasted enough of the meeting's valuable time on this subject (hear) and he then made some observations as to the new paving sets, called Bugsworth stones, which the surveyors have lately been lavinir down in the streets ly way of experiment, and which he called a costly play-' thing, and a mere toy though he admitted he was not sufficiently acquainted with the duties of l' hhiiwaimcn'' to judge. A long discussion ensued, in the course of wliicti it seemed to tie tlie opinion of tliose most experienced in these matters, that the Welsh sets were the best stones for paving purposes, but that necessity had driven the surveyors to make trial of the llugsworth stones, because they could not procure the others and because Mr. Lewis Williams had seen paving in Sheffield with the Bugsworth stones, and received a satisfactory account of them in answer to his inquiries.

It was believed, however, that they were not nearly so durable as the Welsh sets, while they cost about as much, the expense of squaring much increasing tlie cost. Mr. Henry Dvy also spoke of the mischievous effects of heavy drays, of seven or eight tons, which, after a frosty or wet time, would cut up the stones exceedingly. He condemned the use of the Bugsworth stones, which he said bad been tried before in Water-street and Peter-street, with a failure of success. The Welsh sets would last a hundred years.

Mr. G. II. Wixnr.R said, that the Bugsworth stones were, in his opinion, an excellent material for paving; they were attended with less noise, less dost, and less mud, and consequently any extra expense in the surveyors' department would be counterbalanced by the saving in tho scavenging department. Mr.

J. IIampsov, pawnbroker, complained of the state of Oldham road, as to scavenging. Mr. L. Williams recommended him or any ley-payer to address a note to the board of surveyors, any l-riday morning, and it would liave immediate attendance.

Mr. R. J. Rich vrihon wanted to know who as to repair a bridge and the approaches connecting Brook-street, Garratt road, with Charles-street, Oxford road. The owners of property thereabouts (of which he was one) hud built that bridge at a cost 01 A.

oil they should not have done it, it they had thought it would he left impassable to the public. Mr. L. Williams said, that the surveyors had nothing whatever to do with that bridge and if they were to spend 10 in repairing it, that item might be rejected when their accounts came to be passed. The accounts of the surveyors for the township were then passed.

The business of the meeting being over, Mr. Haui. vnd, our reporter, said he wished to say one word, lest his silence should be misconstrued into an admission of the truth of what Mr. Nightingale said. He (Mr.

Harland) had not been present at cither of the meetings, the reports of which, Mr. Nightingale had spoken of in terms which he would not venture to characterize; therefore he knew nothing about these things. As to the assertion of Mr. Nightingale that the report was concocted by his (the reporters) employers, lie must, in justice to them, state that he had never known them either to interpolate or strike out from his reports. The Chairman said, that Mr.

Nightingale had cer tainly said that he considered Mr. Neild and Mr. Crewdson as highly respectable and valuable men but their having attended so few times was the ground on which bo stated bis objection to them. Thanks were then voted to the retiring township and parish sur veyors for their valuable services, and to thechairman; and the proceedings then terminated. CHKKTHAM.

MKKTINU OF LKY PAY ICRS. he annual general meeting ot the levpavers ot this township was held, pursuant to advertisement, at the Town's Offices, New Bridge-street, on Wednesday afternoon, tor the purpose ot examining and passing the accounts ot the constables and overseers tor the past year; of nominating suitable persons for appoint- I mcnt as constables, overseers of the poor, and sur-j veyors of the highways, for the ensuing year: and on other special business. The mot-ting was an unusually numerous one. Mr. Owen, the senior constable, tool; the chair, and read the advertisement convening the meet ing.

Thomas Rohinsox, assistant-overseer, read the constables' accounts for the vear ending 'J5tl March last, bj which it appeared that the disbursements of the. four quarters respectively were: A. 1 1 ils. JJtl. I'd.

4 1 1 3s. d. and 9s. being a total of 7s. for the vear.

On the motion of Mr. John Woon, seconded by vmi.s Bi rton. these accounts were passed. Air. Hoiiinson next read the annua! report of the overseers to the "J5th March, lv which it appeared that the expenditure during the ear including Ids.

Id. to the county and hun dred rates, and L.Ui. 1s. paid to the poornt the board, and in other townships, and the item of 7. 'Id.

for the registration of births and deaths amounted to 13s. that tho balance in baud, at the commencement of the year, was 67i. Kis.OAd.and the receipts including 90(1. 13s. -Id.

the collection of the poor's rate for 1(137 (fid. in the pound), and 5s. tor tho borough registration fee amounted to Ids. (Hd. leaving a balance in the banker's hands in favour of the township of 391.

-Is. 11 Ad. Mr. Wm. one of the said that he wished tomalie a few observations before these accounts were passed, lie found that the balance, at the end of the preceding year, in favour of the township, was b'7o'.

His. and some other amounts ere abso lutely paid, making the balance really o'95. The balance now in favour of the township was only 391, being a 1'alling-ofT of 301. He wished, through the chair, to call upon the assistant-overseer to explain how this arose, especially as the amount of rate collected was more this year than during the preceding vear, when it was Us. 3d.

Mr. T. Robinson said that a comparison of the hooks for 1(137 and I (KM! would show how this arose. The amount paid to the poor in the year just closed was 100 more than in the preceding year. Mr.

Kssnx: I think not. Mr. Jmi.s Pou.itt, overseer, said that Mr. Robinson was correct; that the difference would be found to consist in the increased amounts paid as poor-rate and as county rate, and in fitting up the new town's offices. iVc.

Mr. John Itvii.rox recommended, if there wits any ditierence between the overseers, that the accounts should be audited by some accountant. Mr. Pou.itt said they had been audited by Mr. Wm.

Broome. RoniNsoN, referring to the books, said that the amount paid to the poor exceeded that of the former year bv 100; the county rates were about 110 and there was an increase to the extent of 20 111 the beadle's salarv. Mr. denied that the payment of poor-rates had exceeded that of the preceding year by any thing like 100. He would state that the were not 5 extra.

Mr. Pollitt mu-t deny the assertion and statement of Mr. Kssex. Mr. objected to the mere statements of Mr.

Robinson, and called on him to produce the books, ami show the items to the chairman. Mr. Roiiinson handed the statement of the del-tor and creditor account to Mr. Kssox but he said that that was only a cash account, and he wanted to sec it proved by the ledgers. He also called 111 question the amount paid to the county and hundred rates.

Mr. Ruiiinson produced the vouchers for the payments made on this account by him to Mr. Rutter and to -Mr. Milne, by which it appeared that the amount paid in was '25(i. 3s.

and that paid in was 305. 10s. being un increase of 109. 7s. Mr.

KssEX said, he had taken the. amount from the cash-book that morning, and he made it otherwise. Mr. Roiiinson said, the item of 7. 3s.

9d. for the registration of births and deaths was a dishurse.ment which did not come into the accounts before this year. Mr. Kssnx again said, that all this as only a cash account: where was the ledger? Mr. John Kmi.tov thought that such a close investigation of the accounts as Mr.

Kssex seemed to wish to nwke was more the business of an auditor than of a public Chairman said, that the accounts had been submitted to the inspection of Mr. Broome, who had been appointed by the overseers to examine them and he had approved of these accounts, and passed them. Any attempt to audit the accounts by or at a public meeting would, he thought, be found extremely inconvenient, if not impracticable. If Mr. Kssex had any specific charge to bring against any individual, he would find that to do wero signed by procuration, and the bills were accepted in tho same way.

I considered Peter Sorenson and Co. responsible. The bill was never paid we were obliged to pay it ourselves. Cazneau's place was near the water somewhere he had no office. I heard Messrs.

Peter Sorenson and Co. were Danish consuls. I found the goods at a manufacturer's ia Dublin. I inquired first nt Alt. VI t.

iiitnuntiuu 3, unti aitur mat at iur. Ijlt- tledale's, the auctioneer. He said he had received the goods direct from Peter Sorenson and Co. I attended the bankruptcy. I did not prove, because I was not asked.

I understood my examination would enmn nftnr the creditors were done with. I stated what had been done, and said that I had not received the twist. I did not make any claim. This is my handwriting a paper handed to the witness. I know Sneckenstromm, and havo received letters from him too.

I think that is his signature a paper handed. This looks somc- miui. tuuereiu, out a is impossiDie to tell speaking to another paper. I think there is a difference. I deal largely in foreign transactions.

I do not know tho custom of Finland. A bundle of twist is 10 lb so that I found ahout five bales in Dublin. One bale "F.S. 51" was on Sneckenstromm's own account. The value would be about .50 from 44 to 50.

I was here before the Insolvent Debtors' Court. I looked at the schedule to see if my name vvas inserted. I found it there. It was disputed. Re-examined by Mr.

Wilkins. I never considered myself a creditor of tho prisoner. I lodged a detainer. When goods are shipped, the bill of lading would show it. I saw the letter to Mr.

Littledale. It was signed by Joseph Cazneau. William Roscoe. I am clerk to Messrs. Lowndes and Robinson, of Liverpool.

I attended the examination of the prisoner before the bankruptcy commissioners. The examination was here prnduced'and read. In the course of it the prisoner admitted that he had received the letter of advice from Mr. Findeison, before he shipped the goods to Dublin. Here the case for the prosecution closed- Mr.

Boileau objected that the other side had failed to prove that the property belonged to tho prosecutor, It was plain he considered Sorenson and On. amuw. able. The bill took that part at least, for which it was considered payment, out of the prosecutor's hands and as to the rest, he contended that the railway com pany would have hecn answerable, but having delivered it over to Sorensons. it became theirs.

Tlie Court said the property wasstill Mr. Findeison's, mm utui-lult'U too oojectiou. Mr. Uoileau then addressed the jury. His learned friend had truly laid down the law of hirccnv hot ho apprehended that there vvas one ingredient that he had wholly failed to supply in this case, and that was the original intention to commit, fclnnv Thnen nothing whatever, in evidence, to prove that at the tune the goods were sent bv the the made any application for them and unless they could prove that he intended to appiopriate, the indictment uointi uui ue neiu goon, llie prisoner was only the agent of Sorenson and Co.

and how could the jury say the goods were fraudulently obtained AV'ns hem one word as to the false pretence' Was it not clear inrougiiout mat the prisoner acted onlv as the agent of Sorenson and Co. and if he could show that the goods were parted with by him as the agent of Sorenson, they must acquit him. Unless there was proved a wrongful appropriation, he was clearly acting as agent of Sorenson and Co. and for them converted the goods. Was there any benefit to be derived by tho prisoner? No.

Did he receive any commission No. IT Tl ne uuiieau) vvouiu distinctly show the jury the grounds on which the goods were sent to Dublin. It was at the urgent instance of one Murphy, who had a claim on Sorenson and Co. Mr. Peter Sorenson.

ho- fore he left the country, had given the prisoner a general power to act for him. That power vvas recognised, and the prisoner sent over the goods in consequence of the threats of Murphy. He did it to relieve Messrs. Sorenson and difficulties. He admitted that a great breach of trust had been committed, but he thought he should bo also able to show that it vvas at most but a cause of civil action.

He w-ould prove that Sneckenstromm had himself received from the prisoner a certain bill, and had discharged all liability as to thirteen hales; and if Sneckenstromm took from the prisoner a bill in dis charge ot a certain debt, he wondered on what ground the prosecutor could say he had received no benefit. It vvas all very true, that at Liverpool Mr. Findeison did not meet with the prisoner hue the reason must be evident. Sorenson and Co. were in difficulty, and Murphy was strongly urging his claims upon them.

The prisoner resided at the other side of the water. and was himself in no very flourishing circumstances. If his intentions had been fraudulent, would he not first have satisfied his own creditors with the proceeds oi tne goons on tne spot, and divided the monev amongst his creditors? Further, Mr. Findeison hail taken a bill, and he said he held Sorenson and Co. answerable.

Well, five bales wero found at Dublin; and if he thoucht there was anv debt, wbv did be not claim! The fact of his not claiming was strong evidence to show that he did not consider the prisoner was name, rus learneu menu sain ne hail not opposed mni in me insolvent ueutors- uourt, hut his learned i i menu uui ojqiose llim. Mr. Wilkins. I did not for Mr. Fendeison.

Mr. Boileau. In fact, the property was mado the subject of initiation in every wis. He. should nrnvp that there was an action pending for the recovery of 1..

r- i .1. im- kuuus. ana trieuu sum toe crown prosecutea, out it was at the instance of particular individuals, as in all other cases. Then what were the iurv to sav about vindictive feelings? He would show that, about the 'id of June, Peter Sorenson went to America that. before doing so, he applied to the prisoner to know if ue wouiu acr, not only as ins commercial agent, but as vice-consul for Sweden and Norway; that, after arriving in America, he acknowledged that agency.

He should shovv that Captain Sneckenstromm had induced the prisoner to give lnm a bill, that he received a bill for the full amount, and discharged hun. Mr. Wilkins. My learned friend cannot do this, I apprehend Mr. Boileau.

Down to the latest moment ho con tended that no fraud was committed by the prisoner; and if there as no fraud, the jury could not convict. Mr. Clarke, from the observed that he never knew a case more completely striimt of difflenl. ties. It was a clear larceny 'if not, there was an end to all security in trade.

Hannah O'Neill, smart-looking young woman, uiuiL-u, mu.s urst cxaiuiiien ior iheiletence. Uvas housekeeper to Mr. Ca.neau. He lived in Upper i.tiiuieie. no vvas living mere August.

In that month, on a Sunday, Captain Sneckenstromm came, and (Tcrahlsom, clerk to Messrs. Sorenson and Co. CaptainS. called on theTliursdaymorning afterwards. Other persons came, anil thev were admitted.

Mr Cuncau did not join them that morning. On the Thursday morning, Captain S. called, but he did not get in. I told him Mr. Cazneau vvas not at home, lie was not satisfied, and went round the house and looked in at the parlour window.

He saw Mr. Cazneau about three weeks afterwards. I saw a receipt. He gave a bill Geraldson was present then. Geraldson called prev iously.

He brought a letter, and gave it to me. John Oeraldson. I am a Norwegian. I was clerk to Messrs. Sorenson and Co.

Mr. Sorenson left Eng land, 1 think, in the month of May, I do not know the cause. I did not keep his There was an English clerk. I took the foreign part. I know the prisoner.

He came frequently to the office, after and before Mr. Sorenson went away. I acted on his instructions. I did because I knew he had a power ot attorney, as agent. I do not remember when the bales were sent.

I was present with Captain Sneckenstromm and the prisoner in August. He gave a bill to Captain Sneckenstromm, who took it with him. lie is in 1'inland. Mr. WUUiws atldvcsscd the jury in reply.

He knew his learned friend's conscientious' zeal on behalf of his client, and he respected his knowledge of tho law; but he was sorry that on this occasion Ins zeal had led him into a line of defence, to support which he vvas obliged to resort, not to common law, but what he might designate very uncommon law. He (Mr. Wilkins) however, could observe, that the court clearly saw through the ease, and, from the intimations that were given, he had reason to think it would agree with the law as he had humbly laid it down. It was clear the goods were forwarded with snecial advice and a most scrupulous order, and there was proof mni, in violation oi mat ativice aim that order, the goods were sent to Dublin. It also proved that the prisoner vvas keeping out of the way, and that, with other circumstances combined, led to the inference that ho knew he was doing wrong.

Another luot was tiiat tne prisoner nut not tell lin-deison that Mr. Sorenson was gone to America hut, on tuc contrary, neiu out a pretence Dy implication, in order that he might get possession of the eonds. he. well knowing that if he had said Sorenson was gone out of tuc country, no vvouiu never nave got the goods There was, therefore, good evidence of his euiltv in tention. It would be for the jury to say so" by their verdict, and lie had no douht the prisoner would be li iiiuuiaiciy ueau oy itu judgment aivft justice.

The Chairman summed up. He observed that the law of larceny, as laid down by the learned counsel, lie had no reason to disagree with, and he believed it was pretty much to the same ettect as what he himself had addressed to the grand jury. Supposing the prisoner got the goods with a view to misappropriation, that would be guilt and there was also the case of a party in the character of bailee that vvas when propert'v vvas confided for some special purpose if the party intrusted diverted the property to purposes of his own, that would also be larceny. Of course, neither court nor jury could look into the prisoner's mind, and say what his intentions were; ami they were obliged to judge from the circumstances of the case. Tlie prisoner had received letters to ship certain goods, and what would ho tho natural conduct of person mean-ing fairly on receiving the goods? Would henothave told the prosecutor, that Mr.

Sorenson had gone to America? Did the jury think it probable, if that was stated to Mr. Findeison, that he would have intrusted the goods to tlie prisoner That appeared to afford proof of the prisoner's intt-ntiou. Did he ship the goods afterwards! No. Even on his own admission he said he sent them to Dublin. He (the Chairman) was not aware of any right he had, in contravention of his directions, to do that and it was for the jury to say what inference they drew from it.

He could "not conceive, either, that any authority from Captain Sneckenstromm would so authorize the prisoner. The goods belonged to Mr. Fendeison, and it did not appear that he had received f.ny pavment from Captain Sneckenstromm. The jury, however, would judge. They would look at the prisoner's conduct, and if they saw" any reasonable grounds for doubting his guilt, they would, as in all other eases, give him the benefit of that doubt; but if not, would be their duty to find him guilty.

he jury immediately returned a verdict of ifliiti. Mr. Fendeison, on being asked by th? bench 'iho value of tho whole property, replied "that it was about 700. The Chairman proceeded to ttss sentence. Tlie offence of which the prisoner had been found guilty oi a very serious complex on, and they nail seen many persons sent from that court out of the country on charges of a much lig iter -lie.

It was necessary for the protection Of the public that such cases should be visited with due se 'ority the moral guilt vvas very great, and it was righ that the punishment should be commensurate. The sentence: of the court was that the prisoner he lraiisp6r(cijior seven years. This was the only felony case for trial, and at its con- lusion (aoout sax) tne court adjourned. vai, was men improved aim coniiiTncd. Tl.

1.. 1, 1. tie net. iu. moveu, seconded hy Air.

JtillN Woon, that Mr. Edmund Dodgson and Mr. Robert Katon Blackwall bo annointed constables of rtw. township for the ensuing year. This motion passed mm.

dis. Mr. Ldward Consterdive said, he was about to propose the appointment of fit and suitable persons to fill the office of overseers of tho township ii.ou.ug jeui. woe 01 me panics was present; he had served the township in that office four years, with great credit to himself and satisfaction to the puuuc. vvneii no came into the ofcice in 1034, he found a debt against the township of 1(11.

13s, lOd wmi a rate of Is. Id. in the pound. The following 1. 1 if 01 13.

in tne pound, there was balance of 47. '2s. l()d. in favour of totvi. In 1(1315, there was a balance in favour of tlm ot xolo.

12S. (id. with a rate of Hid. in tho. nnnnd atid i'm 1 JI'ST It.

1 tit .00. lus. aiso with t.f lll.l iv.i. uecoriuiig 10 tin; DooKs as now- inaue up, witu a rate ot only lid. in the pound, there ....0 ii.ii.uieu in uivour 01 me tovyn ot i'U.

Air Kssex had referred to certain charires and increasei amounts; and he (Mr. Consterdine) had no doubt uui. ir mesc items, inc naianco now would he But he could easily account for the inereasinl expenditure. Besides the additional 100 for the re lief of the poor (and every one knew that there was union distress during the year), and the 110 for county rate, there was the cost of fitting up the office i.l 1. .1 ..1.1 1 1 0 j.wein um uui lurinw ex lenses anil i'Ofl 11..

1 ,1 1 tinier inesc circumstances in- tuiiti mute mat. us lit ami nrooer oersmis. James I'ollitt, James Backhouse, and John Wood, bo overseers 01 tuc poor lor tins towiislun for the ensuing ear. Mr. B.CLKfifi seconded the motion, which was passed.

Mr. John Wood moved that Mr. John Bruudrett, of Broughton Lane, and Mr. Thomas I'vven, ot medley Lane, be appointed surveyors of the Highways for the onsuing year. He bad no doubt that these gentlemen would assist the their w.is.

Mr. Jami.s Pou.itt seconded the motion, winch was passed. It was also resolved Hint Broome's account (10) for auditing the accounts of me lovvnsiup the past year be approved and paid. j. uttin moveu tne re-appointment of Mr.

Broome to audit the accounts of the ensuing year, lie should not have put the township to the expense of 10 lor this last year, hut for the little differences which had occurred between his friend Mr. and Mr. Robinson. Ho had always been glad to have the services of Mr. Robinson, and Mr.

K.ssev was not correct in saying that Mr. Robinson had de- nieii too authority ot the overseers. No, I said he denied my authority. If the books were kept at tho township offices, then Mr. Robinson must live there; and it was well known that bis avocations i.epi mm muy occupied.

Lvery body knew that the liooks were kept at flis house, and could have access to them there. However, on this difference, he (Mr il.n.,..l,f 1. ..1... v. o- hi oruer 10 satisly the ley-payers, to place the liooks in Sir.

Broome's hands. He thought Sir. Kssex had no right to complain for the books were kept well and simply, as Sir. Broome had said; so simply that any school-boy of four cars" foutu coiiipreiienu them. In order to satisfy toe lovvnsiup, in- would move the re-appointment of Sir.

Broome, as auditor. Sir. Rulton moved as an amendment, that Mr. kssex bejoined with Slr.Broome but, no one seconding this amendment, it fell to th mi-, r.ssi.v. sain, 11 tne nooks were 111 such a state that the overseers could look at them and satisfy their own minds previously to public meetings, there would he no necessity to appoint an auditor.

The ovei seers would he more competent to audit them than .1 public accountant, who merely tr acedthoe.mil actions from one book to another, and did not look at me 11 igin 01 cacii transaction, i he overseer who did his duty would most assuredly look the (in trill itw1 if he found an error there, would point it out and have it 1 cciineu. i ie, as an overseer, as one of tho parlies responsible by law, thought be had a right to do this and he iinntgiitH wasrauierioomueii lortlieasjistant-overseer to tell him that ho should not do it. Slr.Sur.iir.x moved as an amendment, that two leypayers be appointed to aeeoonts gratuitously. the suggestion of Sir. Acton, who said the.

thinir iiv rt ti, discretion of the overseers, who would be guided by circumstances, and would not appoint a public accountant to audit the accounts, unless a necessity arose for doing so, Sir. Pou.m- withdrew his 'motion, and lui.oinw.v consequently withdrew his amendment. i.ie nest tuaniis 01 me meeting were then voted to tne constables of the township, and also to the overseers of the poor, for their valuable services during the past year. .30 was voted to Sir. Robinson, for collecting the rate for the lighting and watching of the township the current year.

Sir. Poi.i.irr moved the thanks of the meeting to Sir. Thomas Robinson, lor the very satisfactory manner in which he had collected the rates and kept the accounts of the township If he (Sir. Pollitt) were to he told that he should lose Sir. Robinson's services as collector, he would not tne omce 01 overseer ol the poor.

Those over t. I "is sertifes ueeu not tear tor the township cither getting into debt, or having too high a i.ue. liie resolution passed wm. in answer to an inquiry trom a ley payer, Sir. Pom.itt said th pom -rau.

Tor the ensuing year would be in the pounn, tue same as last year. Sir. Owen having quitted the chair, it was taken by Sir. Railton. 1 nanus wete then voted to Mr.

Owen, for his conduct in tuc cnair; which Air. Owen acknowledged in suit- aoie terms, adverting to Ins removal from the town ship, and to the satisfaction he had felt in holdin" th. Honourable othec ot the constable for a period of four or live years. I ho proceedings then terminated. SOUTH LANCASHIRE SPRING ASSIZES CROWN COURT, Tuimhy.

The only remaining case on the criminal side (one of arson) was the following: arson. F.hz'diilh Clittjijxl was charged with having on the '21st of July, in the township of Heaton Norns. feloni ously-set lire to a stack of hay. the property of Mr. John 'I'ltornley and Siiimel Cliujrl, her father, was cnargcii wuii neiiig accessory to the act.

Sir. Brandt and 1 eel conducted the prosecution. Dr. Brown defended the prisoner. The principal 111 this indictment was a pretty, dclicate-lookinggirl.

presented liefselt at the bar without any appearance of trepidation, and both she and the male prisoner pleaded not guilty. 'I'he evidence for the prosecution generally was of a circumstantial nature, depending much on the identity of foot marks. On his lordship commencing to sum up, the foreman of the jury, after consulting for a moment with his brother jurors, said they would not put his lordship to any further trouble, as they were perfectly satisfied of the innocence of tlie prisoners. A verdict of anmla was taken, and the prisoners were immediately- discharged. XISI PHIL'S COURT.

Tuisiuy. uti.si'tss. itcpi manor or ctitn, Oltuixi. r. (fuiirJNOL'Gli.

We stated in our last, that this case had not terminated when our report left. The jury retired to consider of tho verdict at half-past five o'clock, and shortly afterwards the court adjourned, it having been agreed that the verdict should be taken by the officer, i'he verdict of the jury vvas for the defendant on the first count, affinmni; the main point, tlu: right of the defendant (he. being the freeholder), to the surface and subsoil of the land in l-'lcct-lane for the plaintiff on the second cnttnt, which related to the trespass in Long-gate, to which the defendant had merely pleaded not guilty. WEDNESDAY. lifforr Mr.

Justice Culeridiie mid a Special Jury.) I.V JUII.WAV SlIUtLS. livwitt.NCi: and ANOTHBH r. K.owu. This was an action brought by Messrs. Lawrence and Charles Okill, as assignees of William Okill, a bankrupt, to recover a sum of about damages for the non-fulfilment of two contracts, whereby the defendant, Air.

Lionel l'liillips Knowles, engaged to sell to the bankrupt, before his bankruptcy, certain shares in the Grand Junction Railway Company. The first count of the declaration stated, that on the TJth of June, the defendant contracted to deliver to Mr. William Okill, sixty shares in the (inind Junction Railway, at X'l f. os. per share, payment to he mad (iloi) on the loth of June, and the remainder on the -iifb of June; that tho first payment was duly made, and that, though tho second vvas not, the defendant waived the payment of the residue on the afterward-, received variou.s.suins on account, amounting in the whole to leaving a balance of 115; th.it the defendant had only furnished thirty-five of shares, and declined to deliver the remainder.

The second count stilted that on the 1st of July, they agreed to deliver to Mr. W. Okill, on the 1st of fifty other shares, in the same railway, at a premium of A' 1(1 pcr.share, vvliieh engagement he had not fulfilled; that in February, 11135, Okill became a bankrupt, the plaintiffs being appointed his asMgneis, and that, though they had been willing to fulfil the bar-gam, and had tendered the amount duo on both the defendant refused to furnish the contracted for. The pleas were very lung, and eleven in number. In effect the defendant denied the making of eithc contract, and also that the plsintitl's were assignees; with respect to both contracts, he denied that Mr.

W. Okill had fulfilled the terms on his part, and with respect to the tender, he alleged that it was not made within a reasonable time, and not till long after it had been understood between Okill and himself that the whole transaction was at an end. witnesses were called to prove the plaintiff's case. Fur the defence no witnesses were called. The learned judge s.inl it vvas for the jury to say hctlu they thought that the bankrupt, before his bankruptcy, had come to an agreement with Mr.

Knowles, tha, the contracts should beat an end: observing that it was not neces sary for that purpose to show that ther: had been any formal agreement either in writing or otherwise, the conduct of the parties were such as to lead to the conclusion. The jury retired, and. niter an ahsence of about twenty miuutes, returned a verdict for tne uetenuant on all tlie iileas. excenttair those which bis lordship had said must pass for the plaintiff. The judge certified.

The trial of this case ccupicd almost tlie wliole day. It excited great interest amongst share- uroKors, ana panics speculating 3 lares, many of whom wero present. rKSllVAtn AMD LOCAL. INFORM tiriON, Saturday RevolutioiratBraxil, 1831.. Palm Sjmday.

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