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SCOTCH TRIALS FOR BLASPHEMY-( Abridged frem Sie Edb&sryb -Wed ? f Ciirvai&e J HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY . " The Snpremfi Criminal Court mat on Monday , for ttB Sretiame after the vacation , when there were presentlhe lord Justice desk , anfl XtrSs Medwyn and Coekbnra . Wednesday , November 8 : h .
CHXBGE Or BLASPHEMY . Thomas PaZerson , tharged -wife selUog , or exposing for ssie , a number of blasphemous publications , at vaxlous periods , during tbe present year , in a shop in West Register-street , pleadednot suilty . The prisoner hid no counsel , and with the assistance ef two friends , conducted his own defence . . James Anderson , tarmexlj of the Edinburgh Police , sow of the Penitentiary , Perth , deposed to purchasing some of the books that -were charged , in the Indictment from the prisoner at Ms shop . He was desixed . to pnrehas 8 them by tba Procnrator Fiscal Tbe pr isoner cross-questioned the ¦ witness , and attempted to get from him hi > opinion of the blasphemy contained In the booksj fcnt the Court wonld not allow the opinions of the witness to be inquired into . Alex . Steel went with the former witness to purchase the books , and corroborated his testimony .
George R . D . H . Mackera ' c , Eq ., Korthnmber land Street , also purchased some books from the
Cross ^ samined— "Witness did not recollocl of feeing in the shop before purchasing ibe bocka . Decidedly be did not recollect of the -prisoner being obliged to get a man to pnt him © ul of the ifaop on account of his Tidlence . Had not the slightest recollection of threatening to burn bis shop , because he never did threaten that . Perhaps he might have said prisoner deserved three years * imprisonment , for he thought eo . Witness considered hs was doing his duty is a cit : 2 tfn in ihe part lie took in Oils casa . Be considered also that lie 'was doing hia duty as a Christian . Is &wara there isa passage in the 2 few Testament which states " Swear not at alL " The prisoner wished to know if te might ssk the \ ritness how be reconciled this with "Ma taking the
The Conn—Not at all , Mr . Peterson ; for if von were & witness , and did mot come within the exceptions from taking caths which the law provides , I most- compel yen to take the oath , or commit yon to prison . TTe sit hers to administer l&w ; and I cannot -allow snch a question to be put here . John Ken , John Boberteo * , and Michael Sfrr&cber , bought books on three different occasions from the pri-Bonee . They were sen * to make lh * purchases . Hctton Wilson , in the Sheriff-C . efk ' a Office , deposed to going over to the shop , and mz ' ng a quantity of books . : Atejah Murray , a ShenfF-cfficer , went with the former witness .
The declaration , which was proved by Mr . Sheriff lait and others , was then read to the jury . He admitted the sale of the books , and he disclaimed any ChnsSaamsme . He sissnee ae declaration 'TatersoD , " In tte secoci UedaiatitD , he called himself "Tbom&S Pafceraon . " Ihsre ware no witzK-ses for the defence . Tceiord Advocate tfeen addressed tbe Jnry . He said it bad been decided by the Court that the sale of works , tending to vilify cr asperse the Christian religion , wash crime . The questions for the Jnry to consider , therefore , were—first , did the prisoner sell sbco . works ; secondly , did be do this -wickedly and feloniously ; and third , were tbe works sf the character libelled ? With
regard to the ale of tie works , the evidence was conclusive . With regard to tbe character of ihs werks , that was a question for the consideration c-f the Jnry . The works were before them fox xheir inspection . Here be xead seven ] passages which were contained in the appendix in the incicunent . There may be matters in regard to di 8 cusd 6 n scd controversy ; and with these tbe authority of tfcela ^ -R-ai set interfere ; but if the object h& evidently io sspezss , -vilif 7 , and rf ( Ecnle religion , than tb » - caniict be allcwed to go -on . 'Kuw , « iih regard to tbe motives of the prisoner in selling Ekese works , thfcre could bs no doubt tbat hs sold them with tbe Tkw of disseminsfing the blasphemies they contained . He concluded by asking for a verdict of
Patterson addressed tbe Jury . He began by admitting that be bad sold tbe works referred to in tne iibe ? , bet be was confident be conld shew that Vatj were not of the character described , and that bs did not sell ibem with any pernidons er evil intention . He bad committed bis defence to peper , and be hoped to have tbe attention of the Jnry while here&d it Tbe prisoner accordingly proceeded to read bis defence , ¦ which occupied nearly Soar boors . After conclcding tbe reading of this long document , the / prisoner began to read long ertxacts from several - works , but tbe Court would not allow him to proceed , without explaining what bis object "Bras . He was told that be hsd admitted the releraccy of tbe libel , sad be could be allowed only to le&d extracts from ihs books libelled on , if be wished
io » hoT 5- tbst tbe passages appended to tbe libel did sot , wben taken witb the contest , imply what ifcey might seem to do in an isolated form . Such a course was perfectly relevant and jurt ; but if ait object was to occupy thno , and wear cat tbe Jnry , the Court would have no compancticn is putting a sto ? to such a course . Tbe jtnTmot again resumed , and an-ong other books be took np a Bible , acd read some passages , such as those detailing the borrowing of jewels from ths Egyptians hj the children , cf brael , from wbich he argued , that the Bible encouraged immorality . Tbe pannel was again ¦ topped by tbe Court and told that be could net be alleged tooecupy its time in attempting to justify "what was contained in the works libelled on—thst She Court
bid already found that such works were blasphemous and criminal , and it would be absurd to expect that it would allow V to pursue tbs course be ¦ wss ecw doing . He again resumed the reading of extuets , but bavrcg in answer to a qnestion by the Xord Justice Clerk , declared tiat his object "wag to read extract * f tam an&fi"boolB contMHBCl In Qib iDTeDtory annexed to tbe indictment with tbe view of showing the jury that he sold other books than those of the kind lifeellwl on , be was told that sucb was unnecessary , and that tbe jury wcnld only deal wi 2 i such works as were specially mentioned in the libeL The prisona next proceeded to qnoteT&leyand other authorities to show tbe inutiiity of persecution , but he was interrnpted by A JaiTinan , who asked tbe Court whether it was proper tbe pannel should go on in that style .
The tord JosSee-Clerk—Why , ihiB is the kind o ! fenersl language which & nsnally adopted in eases of this kfcd—an appeal to you , even if yon are satkfled of Qie truth of the charges , not to convict ^ an Bppeal to yoa not to do your duty , in fact ; and the Court is of opinion that , npon the -whole , it ought to be allowed . At tbe same time your rematkwiH have its weight upon the prisoner , for be is not so obtuse , i presume , as not te see from it tbe effect which bis language is creating . Paterson tben declared tbat be bad no wish to trespass upon ibe time of the jury , and closed with some writfen otoserrBtsoBs , latendea as a peroration , after engaging the attention erf the Court , with the exception of two snort intervals for refreshment , from half-past ome o'clock to seven . The Lord Chief Justice Clerk summed up , addressing the Jnry at considerable length . After which ,
The Jury retired , and , after being absent about three quarters cf an boor , returned into Cosrt , finding by a large majority fliat the charges againstthe prisoner were proven . The Court intimated that they would delay giving sentence . Adjourned tSB Thursday .
Thursday , Novemler 9 . Sony Robinson pleaded 2 s ot Goaty to several charges of publishing blasphemous bookB , &c . It may be remembered tbat this case was brought on for trial some months ago , and was then delayed in consequence of some tfyfrntwui errors in tbe indictment Mr . A . M' 2 feill , connsel for Mr . Robinson , made certain objections to the indictment The Court xmsniinoiisJj'repeHed the otgections ; at the ¦ fflrnt Hra 6 they admitted tiiai Icey "were fnsteTOl points , uTtfi it -was quite proper to take the opinion of the Court upon than . They found tbe libel-relevant . The Court then , at the suggestion of Mr . M'NeiH , asked the prisoner whether be still adhered to bis plea of ifotGalltyj wben be retracted it , and pleaded Guilty to the first and second charges , with the exception of one of tbe books libelled in the first charge . The Lord Advocate passed from the rest .
Mr , H'Neill addressed tbe Court in mitigation ol pTiTngfr TflFTtf The Court then retired to consider of tbe judgment
5 EMEMTE OP PATERSOS . On theii coming again into Caurt , Paterson was first brought upfcr jajgzBrat The lord Justice Ci , Tk , after streaking at consider-^ S if ? 31 on the proo £ s of Paterson - s offence , proceeded to say ; that , — In awBT- ^ jng the piraishEisiit -which thi 3 effeae * - deserves , the- Court ^ m . not allow tttmselveB to be lEflatBceaI t > y the ctaacter of tta address which was made to the jury by ae pa ^ tte ^ lBtfc or to any oaer extent thsntnis , that the intention imputed in ttje i £ di 6 tpi » t was rot only Eot disclaimed , but ™ diBtmcUy aomitted and avowed by him . ^ nt thconrt wffl not allow thunselves to be farther ir , flQQTicei by It They allowed tbat defence to be stated to the nil extent which was competent in & co ^ -t of law ; and- with regard to tiiis , there is a
satkfaction in &e mind of tbe Court , that while it was tbe avowed intention of the pannel in carrying on Ms trade to emancipate mankind from tbe bigotry , and if&dranee , and delusion , in wMcb all men previous to him from tbe creation of the world had been held , it is a satisfaction to Qie Court , indeed , to find , that in this defence , whether tbe defence of the pannel or not , they ceuld sot discover the least trace ol talent £ nch as would lead one to fear that the least injury conld assail from its being read . Bat the Court will look to tbe charac t er of tbe drfence , fottbiapur . pose , . to aanonnce to tbe pannel tbat if after the completion of Qie period of bis puniahment , he shall again attempt to follow this trade , either in Scotland or tny other part cf Great Britainj and thall again bo bronght before a Court of Justice , there is so extent cf punishment , by iinprisonmeEt and fin ? , whj ca it "Win nrt be tbe duty of tbe Court in eucb . a C 3 se xo awaifl . This ,
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however , is the first case / or a long period of years ; indeed , of t *>;> description , vrMdi ha * besn - btought before tbe Court ; and we baveno reason to believe that much , if any , impreasion has yet been made by the efforts of these individuals ; and we are willing to regard it in tbe light of an attempt , detected and defeated in dne time , as to which we may try the effect ot the punishment , which I am now to announce , without at present going farther , notwithstanding the aggravation of many of the circumstances . I think it also my duty to add , as a part of tbe address was directed against the policy and the prudence , and the expediency— of which , to bs sure , the pannel was a most fitting judge—of this prosecution against him , for vending bus blasphemous publications — that I think that it was
a most proper and fit prosecution . —I have no doubt of tbe effect tbat will result from this prosecution ; because , though , in bis advertisement and address , this individual declares that be addresses himself chiefly to the working classes of Scotland , yet I amsuretfeat be deceives himself if he imagines that that is a class which would easily part wiih their belief in those truths which are perhaps more valuable to them in this life than to any ether class in tbe community . There may , indeed , be a class of persons , like tbe prisoner at tbe bar , in situations above tbe working classes , young men whose education is -mpetfect and their reading misdirected , and it la to save them from tbe mischief that it ifl necessary tbe law should take its course .
His Lordship then addressed tbe prisoner . Thomas Paterson , tbe sentence of the Court is , that for the effence of which you have been convicted , you be imprisoned for tbe period of fifteen calendar months ; an " , whatever you may thiafc of what I now say—I say to you , that in the prospect of tbe solemn and serious duty of pronouncing judgment on a fellow-creature , I prayed to the Almighty God in whom I believe , that in his infinite compassion be would yet vouchsafe to you the comfort , and the peace , and the hope , and the joy of believing in that adorable Redeemer whose mercy you have hitherto so contemptuously rejected . Paterson—My lord , may I pnt to you this question ? I wish to understand whether 1 am to be treated in tbe jail as a felon ?
The lord Justice-Clerk—The regulations for the prisons in Scotland make no distinction with regard to any prisoner . The Ceurt has nothing to do with them ; if you wish to mate any application on the subject , it must be made to the Directors of the General Prisons in Scotland , of whom I am one ; bnt with regard to any application yon may make fe > r the relaxation of discipline in the prison , or for exemption from the only instruction which you will be permitted to have , I can tell you tbat you have not tbe least chance of Betting , any relief . The prisoner was then removed .
SENTENCE OF BOBINSON . Robinson was then called up for judgment The Lord Jn-tiee-Clerk , addressed tbe prisoner , and concluded by sentencing him to imprisonment for tbe period of twelve calendar months . The prisoner was then removed ; and after disposing of two trifling cases , the court adjourned .
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UNITED STATES-ROBERT DALE OWEN . The following extracts are from a letter in the Neto Moral World of Saturday last , addressed to Mr . Robert Owen . Oar readers will remember reading of tbe election of this gentleman to the American Congress by the Democrats of Indiana , In tha following will be found some particulars of the election which we are sure will interest them . A Congress of Dale Owens , representing a free people , might soon make a paradise of America : — I said tbat I had just returned , having been absent some time . The cause of my absence was this : about four months since , I was called upon by some leading members of tbe Democratic party in this district , to become a candidate for Congress . I declined , cbitfly
thst 1 might ofetain a year or twos leisure to settle up my plivata fiffkbs and those el WiUl&ra ' a estate . Bat B Convention , assembled from ths diflcrent counties , repealed the call , notwithstanding my publicly expressed wifcfcea ; and finally I decided to obey it You may recollect that , four years ago . I was beaten in this same district about 770 votes . Three years age Mr . Van Boren was beaten here about 1070 votes ; and two years ago the Democratic candidate was beaten 1200 votes . Tbe prospect , therefore , was considered , even by my friends , gloomy enough ; especially as one of the most popular men of the State , who had formerly been spoken of for Governor , a man of unblemished character and a member of tbe Methodist church—a lawyer , too , of some distinction—was my opponent We traversed the entire district -, bad sixty-three public
meetings , witb audiences varying from 200 to 700 ; each speaking an hour and a half in advocacy of his political sentiments . Our place of speaking was often under tbe bongba of tbe aboriginal forest , to listeners rude in dress and appearance , but shrewd and intelligent and attentive , stretched at their eaae on tbe green sward before n * . As my former defeat was mainly attributable to sectarian influence , I assumed-, on this occasion , mildly bui firmly , an independent stand . I claimed for myself that right of private judgment and free speech , which every man baa a right to demand at the bands of his follow men . Tbe appeal to the zeaton and better feelings c-f my fellow cit ' zens was successful ; 1 defeated my opponent by about 650 votes , and now find myself member to Congress from the first congressional district of Indiana .
Tfius a new earreer , I trust it may ba of usefulness , is opened to ma Tbe district I represent embraces eleven counties , contains about seventy thousand inhabitantsof vrhom fourteen thousand are legal voters—and extends from the mouth of the Wabash along the Ohio river , nearly to Louisville ; about two hundred and fifty miles by the river , but not over half that distance in a dix&ct line by land , running back two counties in depth . It is the aontb-western portion of Indiana . Tbat I should have succeeded , heretic and foreigner as I was , by tbe largest Democratic majority eve * obtained in this district , may be to yon , my dear father , some asButancje , to wb \« Ji 1 know yon will rejoice , tbat I have been able to inspire my fellow citizens with fome confidence in my integrity and ability , and to build up among them a reputation , which I hope my acts as Congressman may still increase and confirm .
Mr . Payne , my opponent , is a very gentlemanly man , and we bad not a single altercation—too -common on such occasions—fiom the commencement of the canvas to its dose . Dalb * has just returned from attending the annual meeting of American Geologists , held at Albany , New York . He was warmly welcomed among hiB scientific brethren , and appointed Secretary of tbe next annual meeting , to be held at Washington city . Mr . Van Buren sent him an invitation to come over to Kinderhook , his residence , eight miles from Albany , and Dale went there , expecting to remain a few bwurs . His visit however , extended to three days . He came away delighted witb Mr . Tan Buren and his family . Dale may now be considered as one among tbe best geologists in America ; in * " » i y a dozen years more be may stand at tbe very bead of bis profession in tbia country . He has inherited your industry and perseverance .
Richard is bard at work on bis farrr , He is , in very deed , a " producer of wealth ; " has two hundred head of sheep , cattle , bogs , && , and has bad excellent crops thin season . The raising of wool seems to be a profitable business , and it is a pleasant one . I think , if Richard succeeds as well as things now promise , I will make my sons , Julian and Ernest , sheep-farmers , under bis care . None of us are at present engaged in any mercantile pursuit , nor is it vtry likely tbat we shall be again . Your grandchildren are , most of them , as stout and hearty as if they were all English bora . With kind remembrances to all friends in London , believe me to be , Your truly affectionate son , Robbbt Dale Owen . * Dx . David Dale Owen .
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-srbicn time it ww considered that no further danger conld be apprehended . It is quite impossible to form any accurate calculation of the loss of property , but it must be very considerable . The oil factory , in which the fire originated , is wholly consumed . The building is not lofty , but it extended upwards of sixty yards in depth , and was from twenty to thirty wide . It consisted of a meltinghouse , -refining house , and stores for the manufactured artiole * . There was a large stock of tallew , eil , turpentine , and cocoa nuts , on the premises , all highly combustible ,: and it was observed that as the water fell on tbe fatty matter tbe flames shot up with increased fury .
In Norfelk-row the conflagration has been almost equally destructive . There were sixteen small houses , tw » of which are wholly consumed , and the others are more or loss damaged . Many of the Inmates of the houses in Paradise-street commence ! removing tbelr faroHuro , Int , as tbe wind carried the flames in a different direction , the bouses on that side escaped . FlRB IN FBTTEB-LaNE—NaBBOW ESCAPE OF Thkke Children . —Shortly after nine o ' clock the same evening a fira broke out upon the premises occupied byMr . Featherston , watch and clock manufacturer , 75 , Fetter-lane . It appears that the second floor of Mr . Featherston's bouse is let out as lodgings . It was upon the floor in the fron ; room that fUmea were Been issuing from the windows by City-police constable 402 . It was shortly ascertained that the occupier of the rooms was from home , and tbat no one was in , and the doors fastened . Adjoining tbe floor , as we understood ,
there were three children in bed , and the utmost exertions were made to secure them .. This was done with considerable difficulty , and the children taken into a public-house opposite . The parish engine having arrived , a plentiful supply of water was obtained , and Mr . Fogo , from tho Fairingdon-Btreet station of the fire brigade having arrived , with their powerful engine , an entrance was speedily made into the premises , and streams of water poured upon tbe fire . In less thau twenty minutes the fury of the flames was checked , and by half-past nine all danger was at an end . Tae damage done is considerable ; the furniture is consumed , and tha valuable stock of Mr . Fe&thenton much damaged . The house also is extensively burnt , and it is quite certain tbat not lesB than £ 200 will cover the loss sustained by the several parties . How the fire originated is . unknown . The property destroyed is only partially insured .
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FRANCB . —The Correspondent of tbe Weekly Dispatch writes , " France is not long destined to remain quiescent : tho cannon is loaded—the aim is taken at the throne—the priming is applied— -and the band of freedom is only awaiting the first fayourable moment to apply the match . The report of that cannon , which will shatter every symbol of royalty in France , will ring in tbe ears of all th « Sovereigns and all the people of the civilized world ; and while the violence of the explosion will shake every monarchy to its foundation , the sound will be hailed as the knell of dospotism , . and the signal for the uprearhig of the banners of liberty . "
The Sud of Marseilles says : — " a woman , whose house was threatened with being washed down , was taken at the moment with the pains of child-birth . Her medical attendant , who was mayor of the town , had her carefully placed in a cart , and accompanied her to a place of safety , but before this could be reached , she was safely delivered of a boy . At the moment this new infant Mose 3 was brought into the world , the bouse of his parents was carried away by the current . " Louis Philippe has issued an ordonnanee condemning ibe conduct of the French Bishops io the dispute between the Church and the University ,
Tbiu « ph of the Press . —The French Government has sustained another defeat in prosecutions against the press . Two numbers of a Paris paper called tbe France , were lately seized by the police , and the editor , on Thursday , appeared before the Court of Assize to take his trial on the charge 3 , which were founded upon an article on the journey of the Duke de Nemours to London . The prosecution was conducted by the Avocat-General , M . Nouguier , and the defence by M . Fontaine . The defendant was acquitted by the jury on all the counts of the indictment .
Accident . —We regret to state that a serious accident occurred on the Versailles Railroad on Saturday . As the first train , an account states , from . Versailles , by the right bank railroad , was coming to Paris , when between Chaville and Sevres , a wheel of ene of the carriages ran off the rails , pulling t&e succeeding carriages after it , when a scene of great confusion occurred . Happily from the accounts yet received , no lives have been lost ; bat several of tbe passengers , and eome of the men employed on the railroad , have been wounded , two of the former very severely . The engineer had his shoulder dislocated . Another account states that one of theigufferers died in the couibo of the night .
The Messager gives the following additional information respecting the inundations : — " The dyke of Bonlboh has been broken through by the Rhone , near Avignon . The waters have overflowed the road of Trebon , between Tarascon and Aries , and spread over the plain . Several arches of the bridge of LaCran are menaced , and the wooden bridge has given way . Tne country is submerged . The right bank has hitherto been preserued by the energy of the inhabitants , who have worked
arduously at raising the dykes . Aranion , however , has suffered considerably . Another bridge on the Durance , that ofCadenet , has been carried away . As yet it is impossible io estimate the damage caused by the overflowing of the waters . " The Sud of Marseilles of Monday says : — " The accounts of the inundations are becoming less alarm - ing . Tbe waters are beginning to subside . Avignon Has become almost entirely free from them , and the mails to Lyons and Paris have resnmed their regular routes .
Mobb Fbbkch " Globy . " —Mubdeb and Robbery . ' —Despatches have been received from Algiers to the 30 th . of October , which Btate that the French have made a successful incursion into the territory of the Djaffras , and had taken 400 prisoners , 300 head of cattle , and 1 , 000 sheep , besides a large number of horse 3 . A second incursion was made into the same country by the Hararas , a tribe attached to the French , and with similar success . It was said that the Djaffras were about to yield to the French . SPAIN , —Accounts had been received at Madrid , of a conspiracy at Ferrol , in favour of the Central Junta , which appears to have had some extensive ramifications . It was , however , discovered and suppressed . ; An uneasy feeling prevailed as to tbe state of that part of the country . The following are extracts from the Barcelona papers of the 1 st instant : —
" The Junta has issued an order , forbidding any money being taken out of Barcelona , except it bd a sum of less than 100 reals . More troopa are sending from Tarragona , but ammunition is required for the siege of Girona . Attempt to Assassinate Nahvaez !— "Bayonne , Nov . 9 . —An attempt to assassinate General Narvaez was made on the 6 th at Madrid . Seven shots were fired on his carriage , in the same street , but at different points . The three last shots killed his Aide-de-camp ^ and wounded a person sitting by the General ' s side . The General was not struck . He shortly afterwards appeared at tbe Circus Theatre , where her Majesty was . The assassins escaped . "Madrid is tranquil . The troops are under arms . " The discussion on the Majority Bill commenced on the 6 th . A proposition against the declaration wa 3 rejected by 83 to 24 . " ' Perpignan , Nov . 10 .
" Yesterday morning Prim ' s troops occupied Gerona . " At half-past four o ' clock , p . m ., 2500 insurgents , ba-ring at thsir head Anietiier and tfallara , entered the fort of Fisuerap , preceded by a battalion of infantry , ana 130 cavalry of the Queen ' s troops , who ,
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on their arrival at Figuer&g , proceeded in the direction ot Rosas . " Madrid * No ? . 8 . "To-day two legislative bodies , assembled in the Hall of Congress , have declared the Queen of age . ** Number of voters , 209 * " For the question 193 "Against it ............. 16 The Moderados and Progresistas have split , and are at daggers drawn with each other . On Thursday Afternoon the French Government received the following telegraphic despatch : — "Bayonne , Nov . 7 .
" On the 4 ih the Congress finally constituted itself * M . Olozaga has been appointed * President ; MM . Alcon , Mazaredo , Pidal , and Gonzales Bravo , Vice-Presidents . M . Olozaga was elected at the second ballot . He had 66 votes , hi . Cortina 43 , and M . Cantere 7 . MM . Roca de Figores , Nocedal , Salida , and Pozardo Herrera have been appointed Secretaries . " Letters from Spain represent the insurgents of Barcelona as determined to hold out while they have an ounce of powder or a cannon-ball . tfMXTSD STATES—New York papers of the
20 th and 21 st , brought by the Switzerland , two days later than those brought by the Great Western , have arrived . There is little in them , however , of importance . Accounts from the Southern States bring intelligence of severe frosts at Alabama , Charleston , and other places on the 14 'h and 19 . h of Ootober , whioh it was feared would injui'e the cotton crops . It is remarkable that about the same time the weather in England was unusually severe , the thermometer on the 19 ih having descended to thirty degrees , and on the 28 ih of October to twentyeight degrees .
The Charleston Courier of the 17 th states that a killing frost was experienced on the 14 th in tho Lexington district . The : Augusta ( Ga . ) Chronicle of the 17 th says—The frost sesterday morning was more severe than the morning previous , and was quite sufficient , we learn , to kill the cotton in this latitude and all north . These papers contain no further intelligence respecting the election for President ; ! We learn from Pomeroy and Co ' s " Express , " that snow fell in Buffalo on Tuesday the 17 th instant , to tbe depth of sine or twelve inches . The yellow fever seems to be on the decrease in Mobile and New Orleans , although it is yet Blight .
DUTCH MAIL . Destruction of Pirates . —• ' Batavia , June 28 . — In , the beginning of the present east monsoon , a squadron , consisting of the Heola steamer , the Poatillion brig , and the Zephyr and Egniond , preceded , by order of the Government , from Sourabaya to the jseas on the east coast of Java , Balic , Lombok , Sinobaia , the island Leyond in the Southern channel of the Moluccas , and subsequently to the coast of Celebes . " The object of the expedition is to clear those seas , aa far as possible , of pirates by capturing or destroying the vessels , with the retreats where they
take refuge , and collect the fruits of their p under . "Respecting the operations of this expedition , a report , dated the 11 th instant , has been received from Captain Coertzen written off the south-east corner of Celebes , from which it appears that the expedition had succeeded in totally destroying and burning to the south-east of Saileyer , two of the retreats of the pirates , with thirty-four Mangendanos and Tabellorese that were in tho shoal of Bbneratte , after a sharp engagement , tvith seventeen large Mangendanos pirate vessels , two had been taken aiid barnt , the last of which had fifteen pieces of cannoii , and a crew of 100 men .
"On the whole the squadron had taken forty pieces of cannon , destroyed thirty-six vessels of the pirates , several of which were From sixty-five to seventy feet in length , and reduoed two of their retreats to ashes .
" We had three killed and twenty wounded . " NAPLES . —A correspondent writes from Naples , Nov . 1 : — " A most alarming fire broke out in tho British Consular residence , at the i ' alazza Calabritta , on Sunday night , the 29 th of October , at half-past eleven , which for some time threatened the total destruction of that vast building . The origin of it is at present enveloped in mystery , but there is strong suspicion of its having been the wilful act of one of the inferior domestics , The damage doue to the building is considerable , not only in the dwelling of the British Consul , but also in the apartment above , inhabited by the French Consul , whose family had a very narrow escape from being burnt in their beds , the flooring of tbe room having fallen in a few minutes after they escaped from it . Fortunately no lives-were lost . —Gallignani .
ITALY . —Bologna , Nov . 4 . —With the exception of a few pistol shots fired near the public gardens , where some pasquinades against the authorities were posted , nothing particular has happened here since the 8 th of Ootober . It is true that in several places , especially at Pievi and Galliera , some excesses have been committed by bodies of the people , but they are in no way of a political nature . , The examining magistrates are busily occupied in drawing up processes , which will be laid without delay before the military commission . In the mean time ; the arrests continue to increase . There are already about a hundred prisoners in the prisons of Bologna , without counting tho fifty who have been sent to Pesaro . Two examining magistrates have
left this place for Peran , in order to complete the number for the carrying on the process relative to the late political events . \ The people are very indignant with the Tuscan government for having banished M . Udola , of Bologna , one of the sixteen individuals arrested at the suggestion of the pontifical government . The sanguinary disputes among the soldiers of the garrison of Ancona have been repeated at Imola , at Forte , and at Pesaro . It is said that the Pope ib going to add 6000 men to his army . There is a report that a sort of conference is to take place at Rome between tbe representatives of the great powers , to consult as to the mode of remedying the evils with
which our country is afflicted : it is said that Cardinal Lz > mbruschini , the Secretary of State of the Pope ' s dominions , will not hear or listen to any proposition either of reform or concession . Gottenburgh , Nov . 4 . —Yesterday ' s poM brought a letter from Jonkoping , with the melancholy intelligence that another destructive fire had broken out at Wexio , at nine o ' clock on Tuesday evening , in tho house of Mr . Aresohong , merchant , which was destroyed , with the remainder of the old town , the senate-house , the prison , and other public buildings . The postilion left Wexio on Wednesday morning , at eight o ' clock , when the fire threatened to spread from the prison to the newly-built part of the town . —Hamburgh JPapers , iVbv . 10 ,
Thk Russians and Circassians . —Letters from Odessa , dated the 12 th ult ., speak of a sanguinary action lately fought between the Circassians and the Russians on the banks of the Uruxa . The mountaineers made the attack , whioh they maintained with great courage , but on account of the superiority of the force opposed to them they were obliged to give way . The number of killed and wounded on oth sides was considerable . The Emperor Nicholas has , with a liberal hand , bestowed rewards and distinctions on the officers and men who were in the action . The desertions from the Russian corps are still very numerous *— Frankfurter Zeitung .
GREECE—A letter from Athens of the 21 st of October , states that the Russian minister had left that capital for the frontiers . Proper persons were employed in drawing up a form of constitution for Greece , and copies of the constitutions of France , England , the United States , and Belgium , have been laid before them , for the purpose of enabling them to assist their decision . The Belgian constitution is considered the most complete , and will form the foundation of the Grecian constitution . In the island of Eubea the people had set fire to the woods to revenge themselves on the German foresters .
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London Cohn Market , Monday , Nov . 13 th . — Last week the arrivals of most kinds of Grain op to this market where somewhat on the increase , and of fair average ' quality . The receipts of fresh English Wheat from Essex , Kent , and Suffolk , were comparatively trifling . This , together with the announcement of a Government contract of 3 , 000 qrs ., and the improved condition of the samples , caused the demand in the early part of the day to rale steady , at prices about equal to those obtained oa Monday last . Still , however , the market closed rather heavily , and the rates at that period were barely
sustained . The ] supply of fine Foreign Wheat offering was by no means extensive . The finest qnalitie 9 sold steadily ; other kinds slowly , at last week ' s quotations . Although the supply of Barley was small , the transactions in it were to a limited extent , and tho rates were Is per qr lower for most descriptions . All kinds of Malt were in moderate quantity , and heavy inquiry at a trifle Ies 3 money . Of Irish Oats we had an extensive quantity on show , but that of English and Scotch was small . The trade ruled inactive , but previous figures were siip * ported . Beans , Po » 3 , and flour were held at last Monday ' s quotations .
London Smithfield Cattle Market , Monday , Nov . 13 th—There was an evident improvement in the demand for most kinds of Beef , and , in some instances , an advance in the currencies noted on this day se ' nnight , of | 2 d per 81 bsV was obtained by the salesmen . However , the highest figure for the beat Scots did not exceed 4 s per 81 bs . but at whioh a good clearance was effected . FromiLincolnBhire , Leicestershire , and Southatnptonshire , we received about 2 , 400 short-horns ; from Yorkshire , 20 runts ; from Norfolk , Suffolk , i Essex , and ; Cambridgeshire , 150
Scots , homebreds ; &o . ; from the western and midland districts 300 runts , Devons , Herefords , &o . ; from other parts of England , 180 of various breeds ; and from Scotland , 120 Soots , chiefly stores . The numbers of Sheep ] were moderate . Prime old Downs sold briskly ; other kinds of Sheep steadily , at prices a shade higher than those of last week . Calves were in demand ^ and improved in quiry , at a rise of 2 d per 8 lbs . Prime email Porkers were quite aa dear ; but in all other Kinds of Pjgg very little WftS doing . j
Boeouoh Hopj Market . —Notwithstanding the supply of new Hops is large for the season , extensive transactions still continue to take place in tnem , at prices fully equal to those quoted in our last report . The duty ! is steady , at £ 130 , 060 to £ 135 , 000 . Borough and ISpitalfields . —There has been a fair average arrival of potatoes from most quarters since our last , yet the demand has become more active , snd , in some instances , prices may be considered on the advance . York reds , 60 s to 68 s ; Scotch ditto , 65 s jto 733 ; Es 3 ex whites , 453 to 56 s ; Guernsey and Jersey , 40 a to 50 a per ton .
Woot Markets . —Since this day fortnight the imports of Foreign Colonial Wools have been on a very moderate scale , they not having exceeded 1 , 700 bales . By ( private contract a steady business is doing in most ; descriptions , and prices are fully supported . No further public sales have as yet been declared . 1 Tallow . —Theiprice of Y . C . Tallow has advanced 6 d per cwt since this day fortnight . There has been considerable business doing , notwithstanding the delivery last week was smaller than the corresponding week in 1842 . 1 For delivery in the spring , the price now asked is 43 a . By letters from St . Petersburgh we learn business was doing for next year at 110 to 111 roubles . Town Tallow remains unaltered .
Liverpool Cattle Market , Monday , Nov . 13 . —We have had a muoh smaller supply of Cattle at market to-day than we hare bad for some time , the greatest part of inferior quality , with an advance in price . Beef 4 ; £ d to 5 | d , Mutton 4 j | d to 5 f 4 per lb . —Cattle imported into Liverpool from the 6 : h to the 13 th Nov .- —Cows , 1256 j Calves , 34 ; Sheep , 2210 ; Pigs , 6858 ]; Horses , 6 . Liverpool Corn Market , Monday , Nov . 13 . — During the last seven days we have had liberal supplies of Wheat , Oats . Flour and Oatmeal , i ' rota Ireland ; 4420 qrs of Wheat have also arrived
coastwise , principally foreign , from Newcastle-on-Tyne . From foreign ports there are reported 1250 qrs of Wheat pnd 1550 brls of Flour ; and from Canada 13 J 50 brls . of Flour . The transactions in Wheat have beeu on a moderate scale only , and our prices , generally ' ^ have receded by Id to 2 d per bushel . Flour has sold slowly , at a decline of &d to Is per sack . Soveral parcels of Oats have fouud Buyers for the country , at previous rates ; 2 s 51 to 2 s 5 £ d per 45 ibs for choice Irish mealing . Oatmaal has been less inquired for : two or three lots of very good new have I been sold at 20 s dd to 21 s per load . No change to report as to Barley , Beans or Peas- f
. Manchester Corn Market , Saturday , Nov . " 11 , —This morning good dry Samples of Wheat were in limited request at former rates ; but inferior and damp parcels were unsaleble , although offered at lower prices . The demand for Flour was extremely languid , and all ( but the very choicest descriptions might have been purchased on easier terms but we do not alter our quotations . A fair amount of business was done in Oatmeal at the currency of this day se nnight . For Qa ^ s and Beans there was also a moderate inquiry } but no improvement in their value can be noted , ,
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From the London Gazette of Friday , Nov . 10 . BANKRUPTS . George John Ponchee , of 27 , Oxford-street , stationer , November 17 , at three , and December 20 , at two , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Mr . T . M . Alsager . official assignee , 12 , Bixchln-lane , Cornhill ; and Mr R . H . H . Wilson , Bolioitor , South-jquarc , Gray' 8-inn . Thomas Baker , of CamberwelV Surrey , carpenter , November 21 , at two , an * December 19 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London ; Mr . William Turquand , official assignee , 13 , Old Jewry-chambers and Mr . Harman , selicitors . Earl-street , Blackfriars . Charles . Joseph Acutt , of 16 , Bath-street , City-road , cabinet-maker , November 21 , at half-past two , and December 19 , at half-past twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Mr . George John Graham , official assignee , 25 , Coleman-street ; and Means . Strangeways , solicitor , King ' a-road , Bedford-row .
Charles KUlick and J . Sadd , of 16 , Blackman-street , Borough , paper stainera , November 24 , at one , and December 19 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy London . Mr . George Green , official aasigneer , 18 , Aldermanbury ; and Messrs . Wood and Wickham , Bolicitors , Corbet-court , Gracechurch-akreet . Charles John Hunt , of 21 , Cork-street , Burlington * gardens , 64 , St . James'a-alreet , and 107 , Quadrant , Regent-street , billiard table maker , November 23 , at at half-past eleven , and December 23 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Mr . Edward Edwards , official assignee , 7 , Frederick ' s-place , Old Jewry ; and Mr . Lewis , solicitor , 7 , Arundel-street , Strand . Eejamin George Drury , of Dudley , Worcestershire , licensed victualler , November 20 , and December 21 , at half-past eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Birmingham . Mr . Frederick Whitmore , official assignee , Birmingham ; and Messrs . Bourne and Wainwrighr-, solicitors , Dudley .
Bartholomew Dowell , late of Bishopwearmoutb , Durham , builder , November 22 , and December 18 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Newcastle-upon-Tyne Mr . Thomas Baker , official assignee , Newcastle-upon Tyne ; Mr . Robert Aiskell Davison , solicitors , Bishop wearmouth ; and Mr . Thomas Walker , 3 , Fornival ' sinn , London . Win . Taylor , of Springhead , in Saddleworth , Yorkshire , wool merchant , November 22 , and December 19 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Manchester . Mr James Stanssll Pott , official assignee , Manchester ; Messrs . Gregory and Co ., solicitors , 1 , Bedford-row , London ; and Mr . John Aectoft , Oldhatn .
DIVIDENDS DECLARED . John Saunders , James / # 4 hrier , and Thomas Hosier Saunders , of Basingball-street , City , and Bradford , Wiltshire , woollen manufacturers , second dividend of 5 d . in tbe pound , and Is . 7 d . in tbe pound on new proofs , payable at 7 , Fredericfc ' a-place , Old Jewry , London , on November 8 , or any subsequent Wednesday . Thomaa Humble , of Manchester , grocer , first dividend of i * . 2 cU in the pound , payable at 12 . Norfolkstreet , ' Manchester , on November 14 , and any subsequent Tuesday . Benjamin James , and John Morris James , ef Manchester and Swansea , leather dressers , first dividend of 3 £ d . in the pound , payable at twelve , Norfolk-street , Manchester , on November 14 , and any subsequent Tuesday .
Herbert Hardie , of Manchester , merchant , second dividend of 7 s . 6 d . in the pound , payable at 7 , Char lette-street , Manchester , en November 14 , and every following Tuesday . John Robins , and Charles Williams , of London-waif , City , carriers , second dividend of 6 d . in the pound , payable at 7 , Fredericfe's-place , Old Jewry , London , on November 8 , or any subsequent Wednesday . Augustus William Hiliary , ef Ewanrigg-hall , Cumberland , iron-founder , first dividend of 4 s . in tha pound , payable at 57 , Grey-street , Newcaatle-npon Tyne , on November 18 , or any succeeding Saturday .. George Fisher , of Bradford , Yorkshire , linen-draper , final dividend of 8 s . in the pnund , payable at 14 , Bishopsgate-street , Leeds , on November 13 , and any day following .
Herbert Hardie , of Manchester , merchant , second dividend of lla . 6 d . inlhe pound , payable at 7 , Charlotte-street , Manchester , on November 14 , and every following Tuesday . William Crabb Knight , of Great Snffolk-streei , Southwark , builder , first dividend of 2 a . ii . in ; the pound , payable at 7 , Frederick ' s-place , Old Jewry , London ; on November S , or any subsequent Wednesday . Joseph Horatio Ritchie , of Rotberhitbe , Surrey , shipwright , first dividend of Dd . in the pound , payable at 7 , Frederick'a-place , Old Jewry , London , on Nov . 8 ror any subsequent Wednesday . certificates to be granted , unless cause be shown to the contrary on the day of meeting .
Wm . Burfc , cf 53 , Harrow-road , Paddlngton , boardting-housekeeper , Dec . 9 . John William Carteton , of Upper George-street , Bryanstone-square , bookseller , Dec . 2 . Abraham Davis , of 113 , Tottenham-court-ioad , 281 , Oxford-street , and 51 , High-Street , Bloomsburv , dealer in glass , Dec 5 , Matthew Potter , of 82 , New Bund-street , haberdasher , Dec . 5 . George Cottee , late of Farnham , Surrey , boot-maker , Dec . 5 . Thomaa Smith , of 99 , Fore-street , City , wine-merchant , Dec 6 . Charles Doffield , of Bath , grocer , Dec 5 . Wm . Hoole , of Sheffield , leather-dresser , Dae 5 . Thomas Hewit Jackson , of Sheffield , glass-cutter , Dec . 4 . George William Travis , Sheffield , joiner , Dec 4 . William Watkin , jun ., of Leamington Priors , Warwickshire , wharfinger , Dec . 9- James Meredith , of Pershore , Worcestershire , woolstapler , Dec 15 . certificates to be granted by tbe Court of Review unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before Dec 1 .
Joseph John Monk Mason Scott , of Liverpool , cornmerchant . James Biuion Cooper , of 121 , Drury-lane iron-founder . John Orbell , of Brandon , Essex , miller Samuel Barker , of Wreckwardine , Shropshire , mercer Thomas Chappell , of Sudbory , Suffolk , licensed victu aller . Nathaniel Bromley , of Little Bentley , Essex , maltster . Charles Christelow , of York , woollen-dra per . Joseph Starling , of Southampton , hatter . Henry Andrews , of Peckham , Surrey , brewer . David Edwards , late of Pembroke , miller . George Caston , of Basinstoke , Hampshire , ironmonger . John Mayer , of New City-chambers , Bishopsgate-street , City , and late of Foley , Staffordshire , earthenware manufacturer .
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED . Wm . Jacques , and Franois Jacques , of Liverpool , merchants . Henry Mason , and Edward Cockerham , of Bradford , Yorkshire , wool-staplers . Henry Curry and John Hurry , of Liverpool , hide factors . Wm . Jennings , and John Clark , of Bradford , Yorkshire , stone masons Robert Carr , and Thomas Barker , of Kingaton ^ upon-Hall , stone masons .
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—^^^ - . From the Gazette 9 / Tuesday , Nov . 14 , BANKEUPrS . Robert Hammond Frary , and John Frary , warehousemen , Oxford-street , to surrender , November 24 , at twelve , and January S , at two , at the Court ef Bankruptcy . Johnson , official assignee , Basinghallstreet ; Lloyd , Ckeapside , solicitor . Thomas Gates James , builder , River-street , Middleton-square , Middlesex , November 24 , at three , and Januaiy 5 , at half-past one , at the Court of Bankruptcy Alsager , official asssgnee , Birchin-lane ; Tucker , Sunchambers , Threadneedle-street . City , solicitor . John Sewell , builder , Charles-street , Paddlngton , November 24 , and December 21 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Alsager , official assignee , Birchin-lane , Cornhill , Trott , Crown-court , Threadneedle-streefc , solicitor .
Thomas Thorpe , plumber , Woking , Surrey , November 23 , at one , and December 21 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Graham , official assignee , Coleman-street ; Allen and Nicol , Queen-street , Cheapside , solicitor . Richard Toulson , warehouseman , Westminsterbridge-road , Lambeth , November 23 , and December 19 , at on « , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Green , official assignee , Aldermanbury ; Sole , Aldermanbury , solicitor . James Zulianl , merchant , Mincing-lane , November 23 , and December 19 , at half-pnst one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Qteen , official assignee , Aldermanbury ; Appleton , Fenchorch-buildings , solicitor . Edward Swift , miller , Chingford-mills , Essex . November , 21 , and December 22 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Edwards , official assignee , Frederick ' splace , Old Jewry ; Tippetts , Pancras-lane , Cheapside solicitor .
Isaac Thomas Coachman , builder , Kensington , November 28 , at one , and December 22 , at half-pafetone , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Groom , official assignee , Abchurcn-lane , City ; Fisher , Meoklenburgh-square , solicitor . John Williams , jun ., carpet-manufacturer , Abingdon , Buckinghamshire , November 21 , and December 22 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Groom , official assignee ; Turner and Hensman , Bising-lane , Bow-lane , Cneapside , solicitor . Adam Warren . Lowm « m , and Thomaa Stone Lowman , cheesemongers , Eastcheap , City , November 24 , . at eleven , and January 3 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Lackington , official assignee , Coleman-strcetbuildiuss , L 3 wrance and Plews , Buckl 6 rsbury , soliciturB .
George Chamberlain , ship-owner , Wivenhoe , Eases , November 34 , at two , and January 3 , at three , at tha Caurt of Bankruptcy . Johnson / official assglnee , Basinghall-Btreet ; Mawe , New Bridge-street , " solicitor . Joseph Peacock , Ironmonger , Bradford , Novsmber 25 , and December 19 , at eleven , at the Leeds District Court . Fearne , official assignee , Leeds ; Cooper , Bradford [¦ Bond , Leeds ; Sudlow and Co ., Chancery-lane , London , solicitors . Luke Frith Biifgham , flour-seller , E ; ake-well , Derbyshire . December 5 , and 26 , at one , at the Manchester District Court . Fraser , official assignee , Manchester ; Rodgera , Cheapside , London ; Vickers and Jervis , Sheffield , solicitors .
Thomas Withell , and Wm . Withell , sWp-b uildew , Padstow , Cornwall , November 22 , and December 20 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Hirtzjl , official assignee , Exeter ,- Coode and Brown , Bedford-ro w , Holborn , solicitors .
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Destructive Fire at Luton Hoo , a Seat qv the MaRQDIS of Boie—The magnificent edifice , Luton Hoo , one of the seats of the Marquis of Bute , has been reduced in tbe course of a few hours to a > mass of smoking ruins , with the exception of only a small portion of the fabric It appears that about two o ' clock on Friday morning , the under-gardener , who was sleeping in an apartment on the basement story , was alarmed by a loud noise resembling the smacking of cart-whips , and on looking out he observed a flickering light , which led him at once to conclude that there was a fire , and to give an alarm to the house-keeper . The domestics 'were instantly aioused , and messengers despatched in every direction for assistance . The labourers from Lord Bute ' s farm , beaded by Mr . Thompson , their employer , hastened to tbe scene of
destruction ; they were soon followed by many of the towns-people of Luton and its vicinity , who readiiy lent a helping hand either in endeavouring to check the flames or save endangered property . When tbe engines arrived the edifice was one mass ot fire ; and could they have rendered any service , water was not to be had . The only water to be got at was that of tbe . ornamental pond , full a quarter of a mile from the mansion . It is truu that there were various tanks at the top of the house in different parts , which were supplied from tbe same pond by means of a large main pips , through which the water was forced in the usual way ; but in the confusion of the moment some
person in endeavouring to turn on the water made a mistake , and , turning the wrong way , 00 deranged the whole machinery that no water could ba procured by tbe ordinary channel . A bole waa subsequently made in the ground , and the malnpipe , which is iron , broke in , -when a tvj > ply of water was obtained , the hose ot tbs engines not being sufficiently long to reach to the pond ; and , ; as it was , one engine was prevented from being of any further use than that of forcing the water from the main to feed the others which were at play . The library was the only portion of the building that escaped . No lives were lost , but the destruction of property has been immense , supposed to exceed £ 60 , 000 .
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRES IN THE METROPOLIS . At twenty minntes past eight o ' clock , on Sunday nignt , a fire broke out on me premises of Messrs . Ogilvie and Field , marmfacturera of cocoa out oil and patent candle manufacturers , situate in Paradise-street , Lambeth , formerly in the occupation ot Messrs . Keen , maltsters . Long before any engine arrived , the flames had attained sucb an ascendancy , that all hope of saving the premises was abandoned . Several engines were , however , on tbe spot within ten minutes from tbe first outbreak of the flames , which were visible , notwithstanding the dense fog , at tbe most distant parts of the metropolis .
Tha great difficulty with the firemen was to bring tbe hose of the engines to bear upon the burning pile , ¦ which is encompassed on three sides by dwelling bouses , and on the fourth by the late Mr . Hodges' extensive distillery , which extends from Church-street to Paradise-street , and in which were several thousand gallons of gin , brandy , and other spirits , in the various stsges of prcpsration . Ths gates of tee distillery-yard were thrown open , and several powerful engines were bronght to bear oa
the burning mass by passing the hose through tbe windosra on the north side of the distillery , which runs parallel with the factory . Although a continuous and powerful di scharge of water waa thus kept up , the flames spread with uncontrollable rapidity to a range of Bniall tenements in Norfolk-row , the entrance to ¦ which is torn CburcB-Btreet , lacing the park-wall of Lambeth Palice . The terrified inhabitants—all poor working people—rushed into the street in dismay ; Eome dashed their furniture from tbe windows , others abandoning it , glad to escape with life .
Within less than half an hour , the roof of the factory fell in , and the flames ihot upward in a broad bright column , whilst at the same time the houses in Norfolk-™ . ' 9 e * e keing rapidly consumed . The men belonging to the distillery , together with several of tbe pouce , asd many of the inhabitants of the neighbouhood , S « i Steered their services , posted , themselves on S ^ J f ^ woUn « rat 8 > » tow immense water Jnf ^ l ™ \? a a ^ Po ^ l * . b <* powerful en- * f ™ £ £ o ^ ?? m i ' * case cf fi ^ enabled the t ^ S ^ XV ^? > k £ ep ** toleTaWe discharge oa ths wing which abnts on the narrow paBEaEe nearest to ^ ££ n te * ? PneS . CKMlalEa PkjW ™* only on i tte Oistfflery , but on toe private residence 6 f the late ' Mr . Hodges , in Cauich-strefct , until past ten o ' clock , at j
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Coroner ' s Inquest . —Fatal Accident in Newgate-stheet . —Mr . Payne held an inquest yesterday evening ( Monday ) , at Bartholomew ' s Hospital , on view of the body of Catherine Gawler , aged 51 . Robert Wells , of [ Long Lane , Smithfield , cook , said that about two o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday last , he was walking in the carriage-road along Newgate-street , and on reaching Ivy Lane , he saw the deceased crossing Newgate-. ' -treet towards Messrs , Eagleton's , the grocers . When in the middle of the road , deceased was knocked down by the
shaft of a Clarence carriage that was going towards Holborn . The moment the driver saw that deceased was in danger , he stood up oa the foot-board , and called out to deceased to get out of the way , and at the same time tried to pull up his horse , but was unable to do so in time to prevent the fore-wheel of the vehicle from passing over deceased after she had been knocked down by the shaft . Deceased was immediately picked up , and conveyed to Bartholomew ' s Hospital . ; Mr . John Jackson , house-Burgeon , stated that deceased died on Saturday last from a rupture of the spleen and other severe injuries caused by the accident . Verdict , " Accidental death . "
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SUICIDE EXTRAORDINARY . ( From the New York Herald . ) We never read anything more extraordinary than the following . It appears almost too strange to be true , and yet " truth is strange , stranger than fiction : " The Lebanon ( Ohio ) Star says , that the body of a young man , by the name ot" David T . Gerard , was found on Thursday tnoruing , suspended by the ueca to a tree about a mile from the Blue Ball , and near the western border of Warren county . An inquest was held over his body , and we learn from the coroner that the Jury brought in a verdict of self-murder . Amongst his papers was found a wiilj bequeathing his property to his mother , who
lives somewhere in Indiana . He was worth , in money , judgments , due bills ^ and personal property , from 1 , 500 to l > 800 dollars , of which 789 dols . 50 c ! are ou deposits in the Lafayette bank in Cincinnati , andlOS dolB . 15 o . were fbund in his trunk . He was about thirty five years of age , of good moral character , and a good school teacher , in which profession he had been for several years employed * Though not considered deranged fie was eccentric in his conduct , and of a misanthropic temperament . The following papers , found in his hat and trunk , were handed to us by the coroner . No doubt they are genuine : —
" Wednesday , 13 th , 1843 . " I wish to be buried in a plain cheap manner , in some retired and lonely spot . I wish my grave to be left level and not a stone raised to tell where I lie ; and if I have any friend left , I want him next spring io go and god my grave over perfectly level and smooth , so that the place may be lost and forgotten as soon as possible . " I wish Mr . J . Patterson to take my saddlebags ' key , and go to Aaron Russell ' s , and in the presence of him and John Lummia open said bags , examine the contents , and read my will to them , and then leave tho key and ail with them . I want my yellow truuk opened ; the money in it to be paid out for my
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" This is a gioonty day , to me at least . That glorious suu which once shoHe so brightly on ( what appeared to me ) this fair world of ours , will rise no more on me , If it did , it would appear sliorn of all its splendour . For many days all nature seemed to languish . In vaik have tbe flowers spread their gaudy foliage ; all nature's smiles are frowns to him who has a broken heart . I have struggled en through adverse fortune from boyhood to the present hour , till I am weary ofj the warfare . I leave the world without a decided opinion on anything . The whole concern is a mystery 1 cannot comprehend . It is a serious matter to think of , dropping suddenly out of existence and going you know not where . It is a leap in the dark : but I have no relatives , and very
fuaeral expenses , and the baJanoa to be paid to my executors . j . „ , T ' ** To stop the mouths of all liars and fools , I do hereby certify that my death ia brought about by my own cool and deliberate act . I intesd swallowiog half a pint of brandy , fifteen grains of morphine , and an ounce of laudanum . I eball only use the rope for fear I vomit , and thus defeat my object for I am resolved to go . I am Weary of the world . It is not the place for an honest man . I want no preaching over tne , [ for fear they mil lie about me . " The letters found in my trunk I wish handed to the individuals to Whom they are directed—those in my saddlebags I want mailed and postage paid as Boon as possible . [
few friends here to grieve after me . A few years at most , and I tvill be forgotten . ** My life , if compared with the masa , would be about a medium one , or perhaps a little above . I have lived an honest and tolerably moral life . I have often been th ^ victim of other people ' s wickedness , and they have generally had the canning and address to put all the blame on me—and often I have borne it with calmness and resignation , and never tried to justify myself j for vengeance is mine and I will repay , saitn the Lord . ' I have often been more the injured than the injurer . As I am going , I eould easily take signal vengeance on m&ny of my enemies , but I scorn to do it . They are beneath my notice . I am proud even in death . I shall soon be
far beyond the reach of their enmity . They may gratify their malignant dispositions by blackening and aspersing my character ; but it will not hurt me . Death is to me like starting on a hag journey ; I feel sorry to part from old acquaintances and familiar objects , but it has lost all us terrors . The Bubjtct is ever present to my mind to day . I can think of nothing ! else—and why need I ? Every reflecting person inustknowthatamanhas , agloptty prospect in the future that deliberately sets about destroying himself—such is mine . I cannot think of wandering to and fro up and down the earth any longer ; and I cannot be settled as I wish , so I will make my bow , thank the audience for their kind and , respectful attention , and ieave the stage to better actors . i
1 Not a wave of pleasure rolls Across ; my peaceful breast . ' " I bid a long and final farewell to all my friends , and most cheerfully pardon and forgive all my enemies . j " These are the last lines I shall ever write . I shall soon commence swallowing the soul-benumbing drug . I shall make my work secure . i " David T . Gerard . " 11 A slight tremor affects my nerves . "
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 18, 1843, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1239/page/6/
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