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LOSS OF THE AMERICAN BRIG COLUMBIA. The ...
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Miscellaneous. The Court.—The Queen Gave...
restive , and , ju > tvrithstma & a & the utmost effbrta of the drives to control them , they started off at a furious pace in . the direction of the Marine Parade . The fragments of the broken pole kept continually knocking against the stiles of the frightened animals , which caused them to proceed at a still greater rate . Rushing across ifte Marine Parade , it appeared that the carriage and all its occupants must infallibly be thrown over the cliff . At this critical juncture , however , one of the horses fell againat the kerb-stone bordering the footway of the esplanade ; and the carriage was swung round by the force of the shock , and dashed against the iron lamppost , -whioh broke the -windows , and also one of the wheels . While in this position , several persons ran to the assistance of Mrs . Wilson , whom they got safely out of the carriage . The horses , coachman , and footman were likewise extricated . No one appears to have been
aenously hurt . Proposed Monument to Sir Wiiliam Wallace . — A great open air meeting -was held in the King ' s PaTk , Stirling , on the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn , for the purpose of taking measures to raise a national monument to the memory of Sir William Wallace , to be erected on the summit of the Abbey Craig near that city . Committees were appointed to carry out the design of the meeting . The Earl of Elgin occupied the chair . Pbincb Napoueon ' s Cruisb . —Prince Napoleon is now in Orkney , on his way to Iceland . He has engaged several scientific gentlemen from the east coast of Scotland to accompany him ia his voyage to the Arctic regions .
Lord St . Lhonard ' s has been confined to his room for several days by a severe accident to his left foot , on his way to the House of Lords . He is progressing favourably , but will not be able to leave the house for some time . Erratum . —In the ninth line of the Miscellaneous paragraph in our last week ' s paper headed " Fire and Loss of Lives , " for " Mrs . Isaac ' s , " read " Mrs , Solomons . " The National Gallery . —A document has just been printed by order of the House of Lords of the pictures in the National Gallery which have been exhibited , but do not now form part of such exhibition ; as also of the
number of pictures bequeathed to or given , which are not now exhibited in the National Gallery . There are two pictures— " Leda , " by Mr . P . F . Mola , and " Serena rescued by the Red Cross Knight Sir Calepine , " by Mr . W . Hilton—which do not now form part of the exhibition . Both the pictures are damaged . The number of pictures bequeathed , or given to , or for the benefit of the nation which are not exhibited in the National Gallery , is thirty-four . There are three hundred and sixty-two pictures independently of drawings bequeathed to the nation by the late J . M . W . Turner , R . A . By the new act , power is given to the trustees to dispose of pictures left to the nation which arc not selected for exhibition .
The -Local Dues Committee has closed its proceedings . It will simply report the evidence of the House . Poisoning ? by Strychnine . —Messrs . J . E . D . Rodgers , lecturer on chemistry at St . George ' s School of Medicine , and G . P . Girdwood , Assistant Surgeon , Grenadier Guards , communicate to the Times the results of some experiments they have been making with reference to the detection of strychnine in the bodies of animals . They write : — " The scapuhe and . large bones of the legs formed the subject of one experiment ; the vertebrae , pelvis , and ribs formed tho subject of a second experiment . In the first experiment , we did not obtain even tho minute quantity of strychnine necessary to give a
trustworthy result , but it is right to state that on the application of the colour test there was an appearance Which led us to believe that , had we operated on a larger quantity of bones , tho result would have been different . In the second experiment , tho presence of strychnine was clearly demonstrated . In this instance , however , it should be understood that , while there was double the quantity of bones taken , those bones were of a more vascular character , and there were also contained iu the vertebral canal tho decomposed remains of tho spinal cord . That strychnine can bo detected under these
circuiu-Btanccs ia obviously of vast importance , aa tho bones would in all probability furnish the-poison after the complete decomposition of all tho other tisanes . Without entering into details of tho cxporimontB , we would also state that we have found no dilliouU . y in obtaining Btrychnino from tho bodies and organs of auimala to which antimony had been administered aa well aa strychnine , and that in those experiments tho antimony was also detected ; and . tho decomposition , so fur from interfering with tho reparation of strychnine , rather facilitate *! it . "
Salt-avatkk Ponds . —Wo know that all kinda of Bca-fish may bo kopt BucecHafully iu Halt-water ponds , although we are not awaro that their breeding and upbringing , hava boon yot attempted . Aa many curious * facts in their oluiraoteu and constitution might be thereby ascertained , wo regret tliut none , of tho many who ponbosb both time and local appliances , ahould have availed themselves of tfhoir natural position to institute such an experftnentol course of observation an that now indicated . WHitowo find soluior-orftbu and aray-uuh , snails ,
aphrodites , afid se « -anemones > afl , ; not " catering nimbly in a lady ' s chamber / ' at least placed in glfi s * jars on drawing-rdom and other tables , for the safce-of so-called scientific observation , we regret the more that a portion of the needful patience and expense is not here and there bestowed on objects of equal beauty and iflte » rest , and far greater value . Sea-ponds'for the preserfa * tion of fresh fish , for the supply of our tables have never been generally introduced among us , and , except as matters of amusement , are not now likely to increase in
number . The great abundance of all kinds of fish alongour infinitely varied coasts * their easy and incessant capture , and the largely increased means of rapid transport from place to place , have almost equalized their distribution , and made far inland market-places as redundant in their scaly spoils as those of the resounding shore . Bat still there are stations , even now , very far from both church and market , and a good store of fresh , fish would surely make some amends at least for the latter half of the deprivation , while it in no way embittered the effect of the former . —Blackwood .
Rich Lawyers . —The lawyers of Elizabeth ' s reign were rich and extortionate ; thirteen or fourteen years ' practice made them rich enough to turn wealthy landholders . 400 J . was thought only fair profits for a serjeant-at-law ' s gains in a single term . The old habit of sitting on stools under the pillars of St . Paul ' s to receive clients had grown into desuetude , and lawyers could now seldom be induced to stir from their chambers without a fee . They -were known to receive several angels , and yet never appear in court ; and their grasping avarice and neglect of their poor clients were loudly denounced by poets , dramatists , and historians . In spite of the local Chancery courts of York and Ludlow , poor men toiled up to London to visit Westminster-hall , and willingly ruined themselves in hopes of dragging down their
adversaries in their own destruction . Welshmen , proverbially litigious , -walked up barefooted to the great city , with * their stockings round about their necks , in hopes by begging from their richer countrymen to be able to carry back half a dozen writs in their satchels to vex and harrow their whole circle of neighbours . There were certain villains , called Promoters , who acted as negotiators between countrymen and the pettifoggers , who kindled quarrels and promoted law . Two of these men , named Dennis and Mainford , were known through all Essex . Another of these wretches , named John of Ludlow , in a few years brought many to beggary . One man he killed with a broken heart , and his son he re * duced to pauperism . —fikakspeare ' s England , by G . W . Thornburu .
Fire at Somers Town . — On Thursday a fire broke out on the premises of Mr . J . Mansford , clothier and outfitter , 9 , Skinner-street , Somers-tovra . Owing to the inflammable nature of the stock , the names were not subdued until after two hours' active exertion . The whole of the stock in trade , furniture , & c , was destroyed , and the premises nearly gutted . Mr . Mansford - \ vas insured in tho Sun Office . The cause of the fire is not known .
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Leader Office , Saturday , July 5 . LAST NIGHT'S PARLIAMENT . THE HOUSE OF LORDS . LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ( INDIA ) . The Earl of Albemaei-e presented , and argued at length upon , a petition from the inhabitants of Bengal , complaining of tho composition of the Legislative Council of India . CHIMNEY SWEEPERS . The Eurl of Shaftesbury presented , and dilated upon , a petition complaining of the infringement of the Chimney Sweepers Act of 1843 ; boya being still cmployed in tho occupation of climbing chimneys , to tho great detriment of their health and limbs . The Divorce ani > Matrimonial Causes Bill -was read a third timo , and passed . CAMItJUI > ai £ UNIVERSITY HILL . Thin bill passed through Committee , Lord Lyndhukst having succeeded in carrying an amendment , by which Dissenters aro made admissible into the governing body of tho University . Tho numbers , on a division , wore , foir tho amendment , 72 ; against it , 2 o : majority , 47 . The Houho adjourned at a quarter to seven .
The House Of Commons. New Wltlt. A New W...
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS . NEW WltlT . A new writ was ordered for tho borough of Calno , tho Earl of SiiKijiuxiNis having resigned his seat . . SALARIES OF COUNTY COURT JUIXilOH . Iii reply to Mr . Gladhtonk , tho Chancellor ov this Excjijuquisu promised to lay on tho table an estimate of tlio charge on tho Consolidated Fund , consequent on tho change contemplated in tho suliirleH of County Court Jiulgos , by a bill now before tho Houuo .
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BisflrtWfitC dfr jMjW ^ Aijtxssttn Sir John PakIngYOn brought forward t & e questioit of the salary of thfe Biditop ofOSfew £ « aiand ^ -rttrich had b ««« withdrawn from & e rotes ft » twd years * aird urged that something should be dttne in the matter . —Mr . Labouchere showed that the salary was withdrawn from , the votes in consequence of a pledge given b y Sir John Pakington , himself , when he -was Colonial Secretary . —Mr . Giuamtonb admitted that the Government was bound by that pledge , but urged that the House , as a body of gentlemen , ought to treat this as one of the moral claims which Parliament is accustomed to recognize . —Mf » DlSRAEUt denied that Sir John Pakington had given any distinct pledge on this subject . — Sir George Grey said that the Colony of New Zealand is self-supporting , and this country ought not to be called on to support ecclesiastical establishments there ; especially after the pledge which had "been given to discontinue the Bishop ' s salary on the estimates . —Mr . Roebuck suggested that Lord John Russell , who appointed the Bishop , should pay his salary . CAPE OF GOOD HOPE . In answer to Mr . Ldddell , Lord Palmebston said that the last despatches from the Cape of Good Hope brought intelligence that an outbreak of Kaffirs on the frontier was anticipated , but no disturbance had actually taken place . PARTNERSHIP AMENDMENT BILL . On the motion for going into committee on this bill , Mr . Munxz moved that it be read a second time that day six months . —A discussion arose , in which the bill was defended by a number of members , among whom were Mr . Wilkinson , Mr . Spoonek , Mr . Roebuck , Mr . Glttnw , Mr . Maltns , & c . —Lord Palmerston defended the bill , urging that it was intended to abolish that unlimited liability of partners which had ruined so many innocent persons , among whom he instanced Sir Walter Scott . —After some further discussion , Mr . Lows recited the provisions of the bill , showing that it is a fitting pendant to the Limited Liability Bill , its effect being to extend to private traders the advantages which commercial associations would enjoy under that measure . —Mr . Cardwell urged that the bill would not work unless some registration was adopted . —After a further discussion , the House divided : For going into committee 75 Against it - ¦• • 61-Majority :, 14 The House then went into committee on the bill , and the discussion occupied the greater part of the remainder of the sitting . Several bills were advanced a stage , and the House adjourned to Monday .
Loss Of The American Brig Columbia. The ...
LOSS OF THE AMERICAN BRIG COLUMBIA . The Madrid , with the Peninsular mails , brings intelligence of the total loss of the American brig Columbia , bound from New York for Malaga . The brig was off the Western Islands on the night of the 17 th Jane , when she was run into by the barque Victoria , of Liverpool , and immediately sank . Tho whole of the crew were saved and conveyed to Lisbon in the Victoria . The night was dark , and there was no look-out on board the brig .
Warlike Posture Of Circassia And Asia Mi...
WARLIKE POSTURE OF CIRCASSIA AND ASIA MINOR . A Russian corps of 40 , 000 men has been sent against Schamyl . The Turks havo abandoned all the fortresses of the Asiatic coast and completely destroyed that of Shefkctil . The whole population of Circassia is up in arms . Tho Turkish fleet has carried off the cannon of the forts of tho Asiatic coast .
Manciikstuk Exhibition.—Tho Approved Des...
Manciikstuk Exhibition . —Tho approved design for the Exhibition building , which has recently been submitted to tho Queen and Priuco Albert , will remain on view , for a few doyf , at Messrs . Phillips Brothers , 23 , CookBpur-street . The Pkorooation of Parliament . —It ia not improbable that the prorogation of Parliament will talco pluco on Thursday , the 2 Ith instiiiit . The Ministerial whitebait dinner , in all likelihood , will take place on Saturday , tho 19 th . — ( ilobo . Triumi'iial Entry of thk Guards . —Wo have reason to anticipate that tho general wiutv regarding the entry of tlio G uards will be complied with , and that those troops will niuroh from tho Waterloo Station to Buckingham Palace . Tho FuaUiura having arrived , tho ceremony will probably tako placo on an early day next week . —Idem .. Ckyhtai . Palace . —Return of adiniasiotm for six daysending Friday , July 4 th , 185 < 5 , including Bonuon ticket holders , 08 , 701 .
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Leader (1850-1860), July 5, 1856, page 11, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_05071856/page/11/
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