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1160 * THE LEADER. [Saturday,
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OTJR CIVILISATION. Giving Wat to Passion...
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PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM COMPANY. A...
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election intelligence-Coventry.—Sir Jose...
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FIJEtES IN THE METROPOLIS. Destruction o...
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Eire in BisnoPsaATE-STitEET.—A fire, tho...
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SMITH3TIELD CLUB CATTLE-SIIOW. Tub usual...
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AMERICA. The Philadelphia correspondent ...
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Annexation op the Sandwich Isles.—-The N...
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The Mother Country.—It turns out that th...
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SPAIN. Tim new Government has had a cris...
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Mr. Nusinvth Iihh Hiik'u Published Tho F...
( To the Editor of the Times . ) Sib , —I have to thank you for giving my letters on the above subject so prominent a place in your valuable columns . I have since been almost overpowered -with letters offering me large sums of money to enable me to carry out my views on this vital subject , should Government not be disposed to do so . I have the happiness , however , to inform you , and all those who have taken so lively an interest in this great national subject , that Government have entered most cordially into my views , and in the most liberal spirit have empowered , me to proceed forthwith in carrying out my designs .
I beg you will permit me to take this opportunity to return my most sincere thanks to all those who have in so hearty a manner offered me the aid of their purses in furtherance of this great subject , to acknowledge which individually would be totally out of my power . I am , Sir , yours most respectfully , Jasies Nasmtth .
1160 * The Leader. [Saturday,
1160 * THE LEADER . [ Saturday ,
Otjr Civilisation. Giving Wat To Passion...
OTJR CIVILISATION . Giving Wat to Passion . —At Darlington . a boy « ' looked into Tommy Horsman ' s stable , " whereupon Tommy beat him with a stick until he was covered with bruises , and , on the mother interfering , beat her in a similar manner . It was said in defence that the boy had formerly stolen some sticks . Th « magistrate fined Horsnaan 21 ., and recommended him not to give way to passion . Three or Four Wives . —Thomas Cuxon told Sarah Phillips that he was a widower . They married , and he shortly after went to Birmingham ,
to work as a goldbeater , leaving his wife in town . He sent money to her for a month , and then she heard no more of him . The other day she saw Mm , and spoke , when he affected not to know her . She , however , gave him into custody for bigamy , and stated that she believed he had three other "wives living . The prisoner said the prosecutrix knew before she married him that he had another wife , but that during his absence in India as a soldier she had married another man . He thought that sufficient excuse . It is surprising that so bold a man should want any excuse at all .
Flooding- a . Coal Mine . —Messrs . Gidlow are the owners of an estate called the Arley estate , adjoining the property of Lord Balcarres , at Wigan , through which a tributary stream of the river Douglas passes , called the Arley Brook . A seam of coal passed under the land of Lord Balcarres , and under the Arley estate , gradually rising towards the surface of the landfill it cropped out near the Arley Brook . That portion of the seam of coal which underlays the Arley
estate was worked many years ago , leaving the subterranean workings open ; and as the Arley Brook sometimes overflows , large bodies of water find their way into these old workings , which are open to the surface , and pass within a yard of the bed of the stream . A proper barrier was kept up , but the prisoners caused about 10 , 000 tons of water to flow into the old mine , which damaged that of their neighbour and delayed its working . They are committed for trial .
Stabbing at Bristol . — A lad about fourteen years of age , named Robert Kingstone , has stabbed a man named John Povey with a knife in the abdomen , inflicting a wound of which he has since died . Some words occurred between them in consequence of the prisoner having used some expressions reflecting upon Povey ' s wife . The deceased having in vain desired him to desist , took off a leather strap which he wore round his waist , and struck Kingstone with it , who immediately pulled a knife out of his pocket , made a rush at Povey , and stabbed him .
Peninsular And Oriental Steam Company. A...
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM COMPANY . At a meeting of the Company held tUis week , a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent ., free from incometax , was declared , the report having been unanimously adopted . Tho whole of the discussion was of a congratulatory nature , and the assistance tho Company have been able to afford the Government in the war by tho use of thoir vosscIb was generally alluded to . Tho alterations in tho China and Australian services have been caused by the withdrawal of several of their principal ships to serve aa transports , but it is stated that a considerable expense will be saved , especially in tho latter case , through a discontinuance of tho lino . With regard to the future , the directors consider thoir prospects encouraging , Tho freight of shipping and tho cost of coala at the vnriouB stations have been much reduced , while tho mines of Labuan and other resources m the Eaat will hereafter , Bhoukl any fresh scarcity arise , render tho Company independent ; of supplies IVoun this country lor tho more distant stations .
Election Intelligence-Coventry.—Sir Jose...
election intelligence-Coventry . —Sir Joseph Paxton was returned on Saturday , without opposition . After thanking the electors , he said : — " Although I have exercised the right of criticism upon a portion of the conduct of the government , I shall go to parliament perfectly unbiassed and unshackled . I shall give no factious opposition to this or any other government that may happen to be in power . I will endeavour to represent you honestly , faithfully , and diligently on all questions that may come under the consideration of the legislature ; and rest assured that all matters connected with your local interests shall receive my best attention . To the working classes especially , I would say that every measure calculated to promote their prosperity , and to elevate them morally , socially , and intellectually , shall have my most cordial support . I thank you for the kindness and cordiality I have received from men of all parties since I came amongst you ; I will endeavour to make the best return in my power by a zealous and unflinching endeavour to promote your best interests . " Bedford . —The Conservatives , have been triumphant . Captain Stuart lias been returned by a large majority over Mr . Trelawny . Limerick - ^ Colonel Diekson and Mr . Stephen de Vere are the candidates . Colonel Diekson , in . his address , thinks the war should be carried on with a vigour worthy of this great nation , and that Ireland ' s magnificent resources should be developed . Motives of delicacy induced Mr . de "Vere to postpone his address until after the funeral of the late memben He has since avowed himself a free-trader , and a friend of tenant-right , and thinks that " the welfare of Ireland depends upon sustaining the great principles of religious liberty , social progress , and justice to all classes of the community . *' Abinodon . —The election will take place on Monday . Major J . Haythorne Reed and Mr . J . T . Norris , both liberals , are the candidates . A railway project has made the Major rather popular . Fermanagh . —It has been decided that a contest is inexpedient , so Lord Henry Loftus is to have a quiet walk over the coiirse . " County Family " principles . East-Gloucestershire . —It is thought that most probably Mr . . Holford , of the ltegent ' s-park , at present on the Continent , will be the Conservative candidate . Marylebone . —Nothing is yet settled , but Viscount Ebrington , Tennyson l ) 'Eyncourt , and Mr . Jacob Bell , will probably share the contest .
Fijetes In The Metropolis. Destruction O...
FIJEtES IN THE METROPOLIS . Destruction of the " Whittisgton Cltjb-Hotjsk . — The premises occupied by the members of this club have been totally destroyed by fire . With this structure has fallen all that remained of the once famous Grown and Anchor Tavern , the favourite scene of metropolitan political meetings during the latter part of the last and the early years of the present century , and which is described by Mr , Cunningham , in his " London , " as the " place where Johnson and Boswell occasionally supped together . " The fire was of a most destructive character , scarcely allowing time for the escape of the few inmates sleeping on the premises . However , no lives were lost . Among the fire engines , the officers of which particularly distinguished themselves , was the gallant little band in charge of the West of England . The deputy foreman of this offlco . Barrow , and Wilkinson , an officer of the brigade , narrowly escaped being killed by the unexpected fall of a mass of ruins , beneath which they were engaged in their arduous duties . For some time their brother officers considered they were killed , and their escape unhurt is described to have been miraculous . The inconvenience ; to the cLub will be groat . They have lost an extensive library of modern books ; and some of the more polite members have also lost the " wardrobes" in which they wore accustomed to disport themselves upon " gala nights" and " festive occasions . "
Eire In Bisnopsaate-Stiteet.—A Fire, Tho...
Eire in BisnoPsaATE-STitEET . —A fire , tho origin of which is quit e unknown , broke out in Bishopsgato-strcet on Tuesday morning . It commenced on the promises of Mr . Heath , n builder , whoso stock ot course burnt well , and extended to tho two houses on each side . Two houses also in Skinnor-street were destroyed , and four houses in Acorn-street were much damaged .
Smith3tield Club Cattle-Siiow. Tub Usual...
SMITH 3 TIELD CLUB CATTLE-SIIOW . Tub usual annual array of animals ; too fat to move or to bo eatei ) , has , this weolc , boon on view in Bakor . street . They satisfy expectations . A few useful agricultural machines are exhibited , and amongst thorn u " self-holding" plough , which ia worked by steam .
America. The Philadelphia Correspondent ...
AMERICA . The Philadelphia correspondent of the Morning Chronicle says : — " This , indeed , is the very age of rumours , and among the reports , which must be taken cum gra . no salts , is one in a letter from the Washington correspondent of the Herald , and published yesterday , to the effect that Mr . Buchanan had sent a warlike despatch to the Government , urging an increase of the army and navy , the annexation of Cuba at all hazards , touching upon Samana and the Consul Dillon affair , throwing down the gauntlet to France , and recommending a postponement of action with regard to the Sandwich Islands for the present . I send you this merely as one of the prominent on dits of the day , and without attaching much , if any , credit to it , for Mr . Buchanan is too experienced a statesman and too prudent a man to express himself thus broadly -with reference to delicate and important international questions . The following are said to be the points which engaged the principal attention of the recent Congress of American Ministers held in Europe ;—" 1 . Whether Cuba could be purchased from , any Cabinet -which the revolution was likely to bring into power . " 2 . Whether , if the purchase of Cuba should be found impracticable , the diplomatic independence of the Governor-General of that island might not be secured . . " 3 . What was the general state of feeling among the people , and what were the strength and prospects of the Democratic element hi the several States of Continental Europe . " The nature of their report to " Washington has not transpired , but it is said , that they describe the democratic feeling in Europe to have diminished , and that it hardly exists in Spain . "
Annexation Op The Sandwich Isles.—-The N...
Annexation op the Sandwich Isles . — -The New York Tribune quotes the following : — " We have , from various sources , late , reliable , and important information in regard to the pending treaty for the annexation of the Sandwich Islands . Our readers will remember the intelligence which we published on this subject a few weeks since , viz : That a treaty tad been informally agreed to between the Government of the Islands , on the one hand , and Mr , Gregg , the American agent on the other ; that on the transfer being perfected , an annuity was to be paid to the Royal Family and the leading Nobles ; and . that annexation was generally popular with residents and natives , and only strenuously opposed by Prince Alexander , the heir apparent , a few of his immediate associates , and a portion of the European merchants and residents of the Islands . . " This opposition threatened to defeat the project . The Prince was implacable—the real , but not the avowed , cause of his hostility being based upon the fact that while travelling in this country a few years since , and when on board of a New-York and Boston steamboat , he was not permitted to take a seat at the supper table on account of his colour / The officious steward who passed this indignity upon the Prince , little dreamed that its remembrance would constitute the chief difficulty in the way of securing a new State to the Union . Yet such is the fact ; and it is no secret in Honolulu . That insult still rankles in the breast of the Frince . He would prefer t o have the Islands pass into the hands of England , where prejudice is less potent , and from whom he could hope to retain his titles and dignities , which he seems to hold in greater esteem than the annuity which annexation to tho United States would securo to him- "
The Mother Country.—It Turns Out That Th...
The Mother Country . —It turns out that the baby that gained the prize at the late show in the United States is a British one after all , tho father having emigrated from Canterbury when it was eleven months old . The Rev . Antoinette L . Brown has resigned the pastoral charge of the Oxthodox Congregational Society in South Butler , Wayne Co ., N . Y ., with a view to tlie improvement of her health . She will continue , however , to preach , and lecture as . hitherto . Her residence is with her father , at Henrietta , Monroe , Co ., N . Y . —New York Tribune .
Spain. Tim New Government Has Had A Cris...
SPAIN . Tim new Government has had a crisis . By a aide vote on a Budget Question , they -were beaten by a majority in tho Chamber- They resigned—insisted on a Confidence vote , and returned t 6 their places with a majority of 146 to 42 . 208 votes against 21 dissentients , have declared for Sun Miguel ' s proposition that tho throne of , Isabella II . should be declared by thoCortos onoof tho t'imduinontai bases of tho political structure they are libout to croct . Nevertheless some violent speeches were nwdo by tho Liberals . A passage in Sonor Oronao ' a speech , in which ho said that , since the ' revolution of July , Isabella had not been a da facto Queen , but had been " a thing that had remained iu tho l ' aluco without exercising tho functions of Queen , " produced loud murmura iu tho Chamber , Ununecliutely repressed by Senor Mndoz , who doelaretl that ho would protect tho orator in las right of
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 9, 1854, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_09121854/page/8/
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