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Blue , 1 . Messrs . Bruyess , Sharman , Coventry , Finlaison , Robins , Noble , Allen , Blake , Potter ( coxswain ) , Bed , 2 . Messrs . Schlotel , Head , Morley , S talschmidt , Radcliffe , Firmin , Cameron , Jeffreyes , Casamajor ( coxswain ) , White ; 3 . White took the lead and held it to Finch ' s , -where Blue came level , and at the Crab-tree Red also came all but level . All three then fouled , and "White fell astern ; the race between Blue and Red continued to be good , and to Hammersmith-bridge they were nearly level , Blue slightly leading all the way , till on arrival at the winning point . Blue won by half a clear length . The prizes were silver cups . The United
The M'Clo-tock Expedition , — Service Gazette says that the discovery by the . late Arctic explorers of the boat containing two skeletons is due to Lieutenant Hobson . This officer ( the son pf the late Captain Hobson , R . N ., who died as Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand ) noticed when travelling on the frozen snow what appeared to be two sticks peering above the frozen ground . Struck with their singularity in this barren region , he was induced to examine them more closely , and was richly rewarded by finding that these " sticks " were , in fact , the awning stanchions of a boat buried in the snow , and oh clearing , around it the ghastly spectacle of two dead men presented itself . These poor fellows had evidently died from sheer exhaustion , induced most probably by scurvy , as they had provisions in the boat , and fuel was close at hand . has
A New IxQuisiTioir ^ -Some scandal been propagated in respect to the General Post-office management , and Mr . Rowland Hill makes , haste to wash his hands and get contradictions inserted in the newspapers . A very inquisitorial document seems to have been issued by a Liverpool Post-office authority * wanting to know where its clerks reside , how much rent and taxes they pa ^ y , whether they have any other source of income , whether they have any children , whether thev are in debt , whether
they lend or borrow , and such like . Mr . Hill denies any participation in this inquisitorial proceeding . The Liverpool postmaster is to blame for the objectionable document , and it would seem that he justifies himself upon the plea that a few persons belonging to his office had become embarrassed in their affairs , and that it was necessary to enter upon an inquiry . That is to say , the peual process of confession was to be inflicted upon the whole because of the derelictions of a few .
England and Brazil . —On Saturday a dinner was given on board the " Milford Haven , " formerly the "Queen of the South , " which has now passed , intojthe hands of the Anglo-Luzo Brazilian Company , whose line is intended to be from England to Lisbon and the Brazils ; Milford Haven being the port of departure . Mr . Pliny Miles proposed as a toast , "Englaud , Portugal , and the Brazils ; may they , commercially and politically , long sustain each other . " The speaker said that Brazil was originally a colony of Portugal . He himself was a descendant of English colonists . He was a Yankee , but Great Britain was always proud of her children , even of her revolted ones , and to him it was an astonishing fact that the little kingdom of Portugal , which two fourpenny
pieces would cover on the map of Europe , should have , next to England , the largest empires and colonies . Where was there another kingdom to equal the thriving millions of the Brazils ? These three kingdoms would now be united , and this company would have three strings to its bow—England , Portugal , ami the Brazils . The speaker referred at some length to the increase , of English exports to the Brazils , and showed by ship statistics that while sailing ships did not increase steamships wore rapidly multiplying . Great Britain possessed about 900 steamships , about two-thirds only had mail subsidios , consequently he found that steamships , unsupported by mail contracts , could pay . This ship was not subsidized by Groat Britain , but , it would bring wealth to our national qoflfers .
A Judge ' s Opinion op Jury Tjriax . —At Exetor , last week , Sir John Coleridge delivered an address at the Athcnccum , in ' the course of which ho made some very striking observations on trial by jury . There were some , he said / who laboured to depreciate trial by jury , or , as it was more correctly termed , " trial by judge and jury . " He did not mean to say that this mode of trial was perfect , or that it was appropriate in deciding all matters of fact . Ho was far from saying that it would not
admit of some improvement j but , speaking from long experience and . from much consideration , in nothing was ho more confident than in thinking that to trial by- jury they were more indebted , as members of sooioty , as citizens , in respect to their property , their oharaotor . their safety , and their liberty , than to any other single institution in the country . Ho had boon a judge for an unusually long period , and ho should ever regard with admiration the manner in which juries discharged thoir duties , Again and again ho had reason to marvel at thoir patience , and again and again ho had observed questions put by a urjr vhich had beon oralttod by counsol and judge ,
the answer to which had thrown a light that had guided them to the truth of the whole matter . As it regarded the judge and society generally , the institution of trial by jury was most important . Take it away from the merchant , the tradesman , arid the farmer , and he ventured to say that they would take away one of the most important institutions which distinguished this country from every other nation . It was one , and not the least important , part of their system of self-government . It was also a material part of a citizen ' s education . He had often thought if he had the appointment of the magistrates in the country that he would appoint those gentlemen who had served on petty juries on
the Crown side for two assizes at least ; for lie was sure that a more practical knowledge of criminal law was learnt in that way than could be acquired by several months of careful reading . Earnestly did he hope that in their laudable desire to improve their institutions they would never fancy themselves more wise than their ancestors and dispense with trial by jury . Let them be true to its principle , if they improved it in some of its details . Let them cherish it as an inestimable treasure , and guard it as they did their Habeas Corpus , their Bill of Rights , and their Magna Charta , for sure he was that it was
not less essential than any one of these to their liberties and to their well-being—civil , social , and national . One thing should always be remembered , that-stupid verdicts were no arguments against the institution , for no institution , however wise in itself , could be expected to work perfectly . Let them improve their jurymen by raising the character of their national education ; let them introduce into their panels all classes who by law were liable to serve ; and when they had done that , and hot till then , if they found it to fail , let them condemn the institution .
Social Science . —The conference on this subject will hold its sittings at Bradford next week . , It begins to assume national proportions , and is one of the distinguishing features of the present English age . Of course Lord Shaftesbury is to be there , and Lord Brougham , Sir W . Page Wood , Mr . Monckton Milnes , Sir J . Kay Shuttleworth , Mr . Adderley , M . P ., arid others of similar reputation will take part in the proceedings . The topics that will pass under review and discussion will comprehend national education , mercantile legislation , social economy , reformation of criminals , trades' societies , bankruptcy , coinagei weights and measures . Everything at present promises well , and the meetings may be expected to be as influential , instructive , and useful as any of the kind yet held in this country .
City Sewers . —The Commissioners met on Tuesday at Guildhall . The only business transacted was the reception of the quarterly report of Dr . Letheby on the sanitary state of the City . The report was ordere d to be printed , and a copy to be sent to every member of the corporation as well as to the members of the Metropolitan Board of Works . Death in the Peerage . —The Earl of Jersey died at ten o ' clock on Monday morning . The deceased was the fifth Earl of Jersey . He was born in 1773 , and had consequently reached the ripe old age of eighty-six . In 1804 he married the daughter of the tenth Earl of Westmoreland . Ilia lordship filled the office of Master of the Horse from 1841 to 1846 , and again in 1852 . He is succeeded in his title and estates by his son , Viscount Villiers .
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THE AMERICAN DISPUTE . The latest intelligence from the island of San Juan is to the effect that the number of American troops on the island had been increased to 500 . Earthworks had been thrown up by the Americans , and their cannons commanded Victoria harbour . General Harney had declared that he would call for volunteers if attacked . The British admiral on the station had refused to obey the orders of Governor Douglas to bring on a collision , and he had also refused tc bring his fleet to the island , saying that he intendet . to await orders from the home government . The relations between the American and British officers continued very friendly . Lieutenant General Scott West the 20 th
left New York in the Star of the on ult ., en routefoi- the Pacific . A Washington letter says that his mission is simply to prevent complications in the San Juan affair , and implies no censure on General Harney . General Scott was selected because of his experience and clear judgment , and because there was no other general who could be sent to supersede Harney in rank without implying disapprobation . General Scott had been entrusted with a wide margin for action in settling the difficulty . Long conferences had taken place between Lord Lyons and Secretary Cass at Washington , and the former had expressed his belief that the question in dispute would be satisfactorily arranged . No increase in the American naval forces in the Pacific was contemplated .
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The Grave of a Hero ' s Wifk . —While at Ravenna lately General Garibaldi made an excursion throught the famous forest of the Pincta , amongst whose shrubs arid ancient trees ho had sheltered himself and his unhappy wife , whoa , after the fall of Rome , he was hunted by tho Austrians . No forest is more renowned for classical and poetical associations : it has boon alluded to by Dante , ^ Boccaccio , Dryden , and Byron . Not far from that alley , which slopes down towards the sea , on a scorching summer day , in 1849 , the brave defender of Rome , who had failed in an attempt to sail to Venice , sadly carried to its last resting-place tho body of his dying wife , She had followed Garibaldi in his voyage , and sho had been wrecked with him on tho shores of that
tideloss sea . On tho ove of rendering him tho fathor of a third child , tho poor woman wont through all the hardships of that stormy voyage without a murmur . She had , however , scarcoly walked half a mile through tho thick forost when she fell to the ground , exhausted and heartbroken . Tho husband loaded Ills , shoulders with that beloved burden ; but when ho arrived at Mandriolo , his wlfo lived no more ; and entering tho hospitable cottage of a follow patriot , ho laid her dead body on tho bod . Garibaldi ' s wife was thon buriod in the oomotoryof that little village , which , after ton years of oxilo , lms boon visited by him . His two sons wore there with him the other day , whon tears woro shod and flowora wore ecattorod upon tho grave of tho Uorojc woman .
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News from New York . —The anticipate ! arrival of the Great Eastern ( says a New York letter ) , is exciting quite a commotion , not alone in the Eastern waters , but in the Bay of New York . The civic authorities of Portland will welcome her arrival with " salutes , " the " ringing of bells , " a " general illumination , " and a " display of fireworks . " Civic excursions down the bay are to be made to
meet her , and the universal Anglo-Saxon hospitality of a bad public , dinner and worse speeches is to be inflicted upon her senior officers , while the junior ones are to have a chance at a waltz and polka with the Eastern belles . And should she come up to New-York , I have no doubt that the same thing will be done over again . Perhaps we shall make as great geese of ourselves as we did over the corpse of the Atlantic telegraph . for
The New York end of the Erie Railroad was three days since my last letter in the hands of a mob of drunken Irish labourers , and all trains to or from New York were stopped , and the passengers compelled either to get out and walk by their camp or to return . Fancy the London and North-Western blocked up two or three miles out of Camdentown , and , if the thing be possible , fancy the mob allowed to hold undisturbed possession for three days . The cricket match between the All England Eleven and 22 of the Montreal Club commenced today and excites great interest , people having come from all parts of Canada and the United States to witness it . When the play closed to-night the score stood—first innings , Montreal 85 ! All England 7 ; and one wicket down . The match will bo resumed on Monulny , September 26 .
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THE PRENCI-f EXPEDITION TO CHINA . Tni ! . JPatrie of Thursday speaks more decidedly on this subject than any other journal has been hitherto permitted to do . It says that " spociul corns it armre of 15 , 000 will soon ha formed to serve as tins cxpodition . This corps is to bo directod to Iwypt , tuere to await our steamers to' convoy it on to China .
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THE EMPEROR AND THE ITALIANS . Thursday ' s GVm ///« M « w / k 7 contains an article , signed by its chief editor , M . ( Jnimljrnillot , stating that tho proiimlnar es of poaoo of Villafnuica had rescued fSuF&S ^ ovory foroign interventioni no matter under what nnino or from what quarter »* might coin " France confines herself to give tho Italians Sopor advice ,, which , if followcl by them , would R ensured ' tho prosperity of Central Italy , but having in vuln offered advfco , sho cannot go so fur as to dictate ordors to Italy .
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Thu Antioh » atei > Bohoj : ai ; x Hvkkou . — The Emperor han docllnod to bu present at tho banquet offered to him by tho commission of tho municipality of Bordeaux j it is tlioroforo supported that his Majesty will not malco the anticipated speech , but tho Emperor and Empress will bo prosont at a grand ball to bo given on tho evening of tho llth . Ino ball will bo given in tho tlioairo In which tho famout * anoooh , " L'Einpiro o ' oat la Paix , " was pronounced In 1802 } but a ball hardly aflords an opportunity for 8 pooohlfyine »
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No . 498 . Oct . 8 , 1859 . THE LEADER . 1123
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Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 8, 1859, page 1123, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2315/page/7/
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