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OUR CIVILISATION . Husband Beating . —A bill for the management © f this offence might at all events be tried . Eliza Chandler , twenty-two years of age , bold and dissipated , knocked her husband on the head -with his own carpenter ' s hammer . No particular offence was given—merely a slight remark on her being drunk . However , she says h er husband called her a bad name . After this she seems to have tried to burn herself , but she was unfortunately prevented . The husband is in a very critical state , and so the young -woman soothed herself by spitting iai the face of the principal witness .
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Family Life . —Through a charge of theft , Mr . Yardley has made acquaintance with a most distinguished family—each member being distinguished for some brutality or other . The mother , a dissipated woman , appears to be an expert thief—the case in point , robbery of a prostitute , being one of her little foibles . The proceedings elicited the facts , that her daughter is in the service of the prostitute in question , and that she prefers service to being beaten ty her parents . Mr . Yardley had her called , and she seemed to know that her position was scarcely modest . The mother had been three times imprisoned for beating her children , and the father had been imprisoned for beating the mother .
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FREAKS OF FORTUNE AT BRISTOL . An extraordinary and revolting case has been discovered at Bristol . Physicians were called to visit Mrs . O'Hara , a lady of fortune , and wife of a retired surgeon of considerable property . They felt compelled to lay a statement of her condition before the magistrates . They proceeded up-stairs , but before they got to the floor on which was the Toom occupied by the lady , they perceived a stench issuing from the room which was quite overpowering . On entering tho room they found the floor covered with every sort of iilth , nnd garbage of all kinds ; relics of bygone meals , grease , &c . On the right hand aa they entered was what stood for a bed—it was liko a black mass of putrescont rags . On going round tho bed there was a Borb of curtain
hanging , which at first prevented their seeing the sick woman . Who she thought wns approaching her they could not toll , but upon hearing their footsteps and tho dog , aho at once caught hold of ft poker near her , and put herself in an attitude of defence , and said , " Got away , you vr—' s bully ; " and she repeated the phrase a great numbor of tim <» . They could not examine her person very narrowly , for on approaching her tho stench was so ovcrpoworing that it brought on very severe vomiting , and ho could not , therefore , remain very long , nor was it nccosaary that they should , as it was not a cuso for mudicine , but for interference of another kind . Clothing , in tho common sense of the word , sho appeared almost tohftvo Jnono . Ho did not know what might have been JWXt Her person , but externally she had what
appeared to him to be pieces of old threadbare decaying carpet , tacked together , horribly stinking , saturated with grease and every other sort of filth . They asked Mr . O'Hara in turns whether he considered his wife insane , intemperate , or intoxicated at that period ? To all -which questions he replied " No . " He explained that her exclamation was in consequence of her jealous temper ; that she had for yeaTs suspected him of improper conduct with every female who came to the house . At a subsequent examination they examined the
woman ' s legs . She was not able to stand , and her legs were enormously swollen , and were excoriated with deep sores , from the ankle to the knee . The ulcers were very large and deep , and covered with foul rags , which , from their appearance , had been there from an indefinite period of time , and her whole legs and feet were incrusted with filth , the stench from which was inconceivable . She said she wished to die , but could not die ; she was the most miserable woman alive , and that that man ( pointing to Mr . O'Hara ) was the greatest villain living .
In reply to questions , Dr . 35 udd said the woman did not make any complaint of ill-usage , and said she had a sufficiency of food . Her answers seemed pertinent to the questions , "but without further examination he was unable to give an opinion , as to the state of her mind . Mr . Evans , surgeon , deposed that when he went to superintend her removal he found her lying with her head under the grate , in which there was a fire . Her husband was sitting by her side , more than , half intoxicated .
Mr ; O'Hara said he was trying to pick his wife up ; he tlien made a statement admitting fully all that had been said as to the state of filth , "but declared it to be his wife ' s own fault . She had the best of clothes and best of food , but would not allow herself to be cleaned . He had paid her every attention . By order of the magistrates , Mr . Bernard and Mr . Bleech , surgeons , have examined the unfortunate lady , and have given in certificates of her insanity . Arrangements will be made for her admission into a private lunatic asylum .
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THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY LEADER , The Roman Catholics of London met at the Sablonniere Hotel , Leicester-square , to present the testimonial to the honourable memler for Meath , which has been some time in course of preparation . The chair was taken by the Very Rev . Dr . Whitty , vicar-general of Westminster , who was supported by Mr . Lucas , the Hon . J . F . Arundell , the Very Rev . P . Oakeley , the non . secretaries to the testimonial , and Messrs , Chisholm , R . A ., R . Doyle , J . Doyle , Lescher , Pagliano , Lynch , and the Eevs . VV Kelly , R . G . Maemullen , and a large body of the subscribers to the testimonial .
The Rev . F . Oakeley opened the proceedings by stating that the English portion of the collection amounted to 4 : 501 ., and that subscriptions still flowed in , it being much easier to start a subscription than to stop it . The address having been read , Mr . Lucas , in returning thanks , said : — " There was a pretty complete unaminity of opinion among all entitled to pronounce , or capable of pronouncing an opinion upon Catholic affairs , in favour of tho parliamentary policy with which , he and his friend were identified . The list now before liim gave a very faithful representation of English Catholic opinion in all classes of society , and lie believed the verdict of that opinion to be in favour of complete independence of all the Governments and
a resolute vindication of Catholic rights upon Catholic principles , upon being deterred from doing so by fear , or favour , or affection . Mr . Lucas then alluded to his journey to Komo . He said that it would "be ungenerous , and very far from his wish , to identify tho subscribers to this memorial with his opinions upon the case which ho wished to lay before tho supTcmo Pontiff . That case , indeed , had arisen subflcquontly to tho testimonial , and therefore it would bo moat unfair to connect it with his journey to Rome ; but Jio wished to explain to tho gentlemen then present , and through them to tho other mibscnbers , and to tho English CatholicB generally , that ho was going to Rome for no other reason under Heaven than to carry out to tho boat of his ability , tho principles embodied in tho
address just road to him . This was his whole object . In tho carrying out of these principles unexpected obstacles had arisen , aomo of which wore beforo the world , and others of which , perhaps tho more important , had not beon publicly proclaimed . IIi » object waa to try to remove tlioso obstacles , and to endeavour to secure » freer play to > those princlplea of parliamentary policy to whuih tho address juHt presented to him liad given a high sanction of the English nnd Scotch Catholics . That addroaH speaks of bin being " encouraged by tho voice of ecclesiastical authority . " Ho could assure them that he was goli » £ to Komo strictly in the spirit of thnt phraso , nnd bocauso he who rewolvod on all occasions to act with a loy » l and devoted spirit towards ocolowiastical authority , but , above all , to tho highest , oeuloniiiHtieul authority—that of tho buccgbsioi ; of Si , Fetor , Obstacles
had arisen to the policy of which lie had spoken , but he was in hopes that when tne case was fully canvassed and explanations were given on all sides , that those obstacles ¦ would vanish , and that the principle to "which they were so much devoted , and along with them harmony and union amongst the Catholics of these three kingdoms on tne only possible basis , would receive a signal triumph . This reference to the object of the deputation to Rome was received with loud and general applause .
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PATRIOTIC FUND . Public meetings are continuing successfully . That of the city of Westminster , postponed a fortnight since , has been held this week , but was thinly attended . However , its object was gained . Mr . Donald Nicoll ' s speech was remarkable for various reasons . After some prefatory remarks on the general question , he said " that the firm with which he was connected made an offer to the Government to supply the soldiers in the East with comfortable clothing at a price which would have entailed considerable pecuniary loss upon him self and his partner , as well as great inconvenience , but the Government had taken no notice of his proposal . That circumstance was only consistent with the general conduct of the Government in reference to the war . "
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THE COURT . On Monday next her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert -will leave Windsor Castle for Buckingham Palace . ' Her Majesty and the Prince Consort will remain in town until Wednesday , the 6 th , when the Court will return to Windsor . On the Monday or Tuesday following , the Court will again proceed to Buckingham Palace , it being the Queen ' s intention to open the Parliament House , on the 12 th , in person .
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THE BISHOP AND THE BURIAL BOAED . This Carlisle Journal states that the Bishop of Carlisle is at issue with the burial board of that city . He refuses to consecrate a portion of a new cemetery unless a wall of three feet high is built round it . The Board remonstrated , but without success , and then came to a resolution : — " That application be made to the Right Honourable the Secretary of the Home Department , informing him . that tne Bishop of Carlisle has stated that he-will not consecrate any portion of tne new burial ground unless such portion is completely walled off and separated from the other portion . That , besides , having a very offensive bearing against Dissenters , such , a wall would , in the opinion of the Board , entirely spoil the appearance of the burial ground , which has been purchased under the Burials Act , 16 and 17 Vic , cap ; 134 , and enclosed completely round with a wall and palisading seven feet high , at a very large expense .
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MISCELLANEOUS . Wbeck op the New Era . —The JVcuj York Tribune describes a shipwreck , 'with fearful loss of life , which occurred during a fog off Deal , near Sandy Hook . A terrific surf was on , and communication from shore was impossible . When the-fog occasionally cleared , the people could bo seen clinging to the vessel , and tlie breakers constantly knocking them off . 155 out of 410 lives were subsequently saved . Great loss of life occurred between decks in . consequence of the passengers having been fastened below in the steerage during the storm , and the sea breaking in , the poor creatures were drowned without a chance of escape . Wreck or this FonEuuNNian—Tina CArxAiTi Dismissed . —An inquiry having been instituted respecting the loss of this ship , tho following conclusion has been arrived at : —
" " Wo are of opinion that tho loss of tho Forerunner was occasioned by licr being negligently run upon a well-known rock , irituato about 200 yivrds from tho cliff of Fora , forming the eastern extremity of tho island of Madeira , the land being nt the time distinctly visible , and there being no necessity whatever for the vosaol boing so near that spot . " That , previous to this , tho vessel was kept unnecessarily , and sometimes dangerously , near to tho shore . " That , by tho direction of the master , she was taken out of her direct routo , whore ho had a uhnnnel open before him of nearly ten nrilotj in width , apparently for tho purpose of skirting tho const .
u That this unnccu »» urily close proximity to the roclcs waft such that Captain Grogory remarked to tho captain on the danger of pausing ho near ; that afterwards tlio vohhoI struck and was found to bo tout filling' with water . Tho master then quitted hh po « t , an < l wont bolow to tliu cabin and ocunpiod himself «» waving tho chronometers nml money of tli « ubiji , InnW > ud of providing for tho safety of hio paHHim / fcrs and crow and endouvouring to maintain tho dlnoii > lino of tho ship , which especially became him an captain of tho vessel at thin , a moment of imminent norjl . "
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XTnpkotected Females . —An elderly maiden lady , with three female servants , lived in a small house near Southampton . Four ruffians broke in , and carried off the cash , plate , &c , besides beating the women , and nearly frightening them to death . On departing they threw a burning newspaper under the bed , but failed in destroying -the house . They took a bank-note , the number of which is known .
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A very Efficient Pouce-Fokce . — A ladylike young woman , " say the reporters , has been taken up for uttering a bad shilling . She gave her address , but the police made no inquiry , and she was locked up from nine o ' clock on Saturday night until twelve on Monday . Evidence was clearly against the charge , and the lady ' s family -was most respectable . The magistrate could only regret the detainment , and caution the police .
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A PARTicutAtt Gentleman . — -At Dublin , Miss Russell has obtained 75 / . from Mr . Shortall , who had proved faithless . The defendant had seen the plaintiff" whilst inspecting the Ballinrobe Union , of which establishment she was schoolmistress . The usual things followed—lov « at first sight , and subse . quent discovery of a former lover , Mr . O'G . The counsel of course read every letter he could get at , which afforded much amusement . Mr . bhortall could not "believe in second love , so drew a cheque for 75 / .
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Bad Neighbours . —An explosion was heard at a house in Cripplegate , and on an inspector making a search , he found a child seriously burnt , and a tin canister , capable of holding a pound of gunpowder , on the floor . It was immediately found that Mr . Mullens , a tobacconist , living next door , was on the roof . People drew their conclusions , and the con . stable drew his staff . The child was very seriously injur e d , and the room rather shattered . The notion is that Mullens threw the canister down the chimney . He was admitted to bail .
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December 2 , 1854 . ] THE LEADER . 1137
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 2, 1854, page 1137, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2067/page/9/
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