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3 tion ol silica, I believe. He had better lire his money and timefend atiek to honest lime and Bind tie time-tested mitenolf of the mhmacb, on whichihe grsat painters ol the- EXTRAORDINARY-. PEC ACCIDENT, -'DUDLEY." FOUBTEEIT B.UBIED. A moetextraordinary accident occurred cm Weanesday, at Messrs. "Hall.

Holcrc-tV and at tCjugs-" winfard. npsr rtudlev. Snriner the day, whtlo the men MANCHESTER, FBID AY- MOBKING, Oct. 14. employed in Mr.

Charlesworth's behalf." iron Mr. Leatham was remitted to' the witsess in a registered letter. Believed the money consisted of 100 notes, but no! wishing to know anything about it, he handed the letter to OUbert, who afterwards opened it, and took charge of the monCv. expended the money did, not ask him in what manner, although he. had, a' very good idea, Laughter.

The witness applied to Mr. Leatham far a A' SJBFNEFIT SOCIETY' SEJORETAR'Y A man, named James Charhs has recently absconded from Manchester and there is tod.goqd reason to conclude that he has embeziled about 1,400 belonging to the -Bricklayer' Sick and Burial Society. Lockett is to have left Manchester on the 10th-. but circumstances prevented suspicion arising for a fortnight after that time, and it was only yesterday that the knowledge of his flight was made known to the police. It seems that Lockett, who' is described iq Slater's Directory as "a surveyor," carrying on business in Charles-street, Byrom-street, has been for several years secretary Brictiajers' sick and Burial Society, which has its head offices in Manchester, with branches in several other towns.

Shortly beiore the 10th he applied to the Mansging Committee lor ten days' leave of absence; and this being granted, he started as was supposed on a pleasure trip. But he did not return at the time fixed; and for some few days no importance was attached to his absence. When he had been over-due nearly a fortnight, some of the officers of the Society were deputed to go to the bank in Manchester in which the funds were deposited, and where the bank book had been left. It was then ascertained that a deposit note for a considerable sum which should have been lodged in the bank shortly before the 10th ult. by the prisoner, was not in the parcel with the book, as it was expected to have' been and inquiries proved that rather more than 400 was missing, of funds supposed to have been safe in Manchester.

A still heavier loss, subsequently discovered, seems to have arisen thus A few months ago, Lockett, who was very much trusted, had 1,000 of the funds of the society handed' to him for investment in Consols. He no doubt did effect the investment, in his own name, in trust, as he was permitted to do; but it is now known that the amount has sinee been "sold out," although the date of sale has not transpired. But there is no doubt that Lockett has mulcted the too-confiding society of 1,400 of its hardly-gathered savings, intended for the relief of its members in sickness, or the assistance of relatives in cases of death. A reward of 50 for the apprehension and conviction of Lockett has been offered together with 5 per cent upon all money recovered within six months. -Lockett is thus described "About 45 years of age, 5ft.

5in. or 6in. high, stout make, round full face, swarthy complexion, prominent nose, dark brown hair and whiskers; generally wears a moustache, and is of respectable appearance. Had a massive Australian gold ring on little finger of left hand, and is a native of London," Although he has had a long start, it is to be hoped that he will be speedily traeed and LEGAL AGBNT81 (Fromcr owh.Reporter. 1 iWASEFIHa), TflPfiSDAT.

CommJsslonenr," Serjeant PigotV Mr. W. Hi" Will es, Mr. Wyndfiam.SIaaa Secretary Mr. E-L.

Drew: At the opening of the Court" this Mr. J. Charlesworth called attention to two or three errors which he had noticed iu: the reports of his examination in two of the district journals The Chief Commissio'ner remarked thai Mr. Charles-worth's proper. course would be to write to the journals referred to.

He remarked that the "notes' of their own short-hand writer were correct. Mr. Waddington, surgeon, also wished distinctly to deny that he had made any pledge to Mr. Leatham at the last election, though he acquitted Mr. Leatham of making a wilful mis-statement on this point.

Two gentlemen also wished to state that they had never received bribes for voting, but the Commissioner remarked that it was quite voluntary on their part to come forward, as their names had not been mentioned in the course of the inquiry, and they would not have been summoned to give evidence. Mr. owph Williamson Westmorland was tha legal agent of Mr. Charlesworth at the late election. Had been the Conservative agent in several previous elections.

Did not beheve that Mr. got the "start" of Mr. Leatham in 1857. Wakefield, if left to itself, was essentially a good Tory borough. (Laughter.) The Chief Cormnissioner: iir.

Westmorland, whatever you do, do not launch into politics, for we have nothine on earth to do with them, The witness continued Dyson was not employed as the Conservative agent in 1S57. Dyson was a very zealous man, but the witness knew very little of his discretion. Believed Dyson did not know the difference between a Whiff and a Tory. (Laughter.) Did not think that bribery was resorted to on either side in 1857. Could not account for the 300 which Mr.

Charleaworth's cousin had advanced on behalf of that election, over and above the expenses certified by the election auditor. Mr. Sandars resigned in that year owing to ill health, and did not assign any other reason. Mr. Serle, barrister, assisted the witness at the recent election, and he had occasion to consult him full many a time and of Laughter.) Had nothing whatever to do with the financial department Was early made aware of the bribery in the "opposite camp," but not until afterwards of that in his own.

Had set watchers on the Nag's Head when he had seen Gilbert, and "the late lamented Mr. Coppock's" runners about, and was daily furnished with a list of the persons who went in and out of the house. Took no precautions to prevent bribery on his own side, having previously cautioned his friends not to resort to it. Had he known that Brear was so actively employed in the way already described, he should have thought it part of his duty to tell Mr. Charlesworth that i'any man who would buy voters would sell him." Was not aware that Mr.

CbarleBworth's cousin had advanced money for election expenses, nor that any one else had. When he heard that bribery was going on, he did not inquire who was finding the money. During the election week, Mr. Charlesworth said to him that he hoped no indiscreet friend would bribe on his behalf. If anyone had suggested that he (witness) should bribe a voter for Mr.

Charlesworth, he should have kicked him out of the room. Heard that several of Mr. Charlesworth's friends were taking an active part in the election, but saw very little of them. His room was at the George Hotel, and he received every night the returns of the watchers and canvassers. The persons chiefly engaged on the Conservative side were Messrs.

Sanderson, Balmforth, Moore, Shaw, Besides 25 men, headed by Patrick, to watch Wainwright's office and see after the voters, had no connection with another large body who dogged the steps of voters, but had heard of their existence. Had no personal knowledge of any illegal practices on the Liberal side. Had never heard Mr. Charlesworth's expenses estimated at more than 3,500. The expenses on the other side had been estimated at about 5,000.

By Mr. Willes Had heard Mr. Charlesworth say at a dinner party that he would retire rather than resort to bribery, and when the witness heard that bribery was going on, he told Mr. Brown. Mr.

Charlesworth's nrivate aolimtnr 14wistb, and 16tb tiuies laTe reeorded their greatest -perks. -Such Has MKn.lua auuunuwn-excises among nvs 6rotIr "artiste Mr, -Macliie's -that, though, the pleasure of -triumph, is declared by the painter to" have come like new youth to him, it has naturally made him -very" nervous 'about his Hence) 'perhaps, iis anxiety to examine this new medium, which may promise "some new source of effect that may help him to carry his fresco to the perfection of the cartoon. Mr. Maclise's subject, as your readers have been informed, is the meeting of Wellington and Blucher, represented untn)ly, as usual, as having taken place at Hougoumont, and just on the close of the battle; whereas it did not really take place till nine o'clock, at Gemappes. Manipulation -with a delicate chalk point has never been carried further than by Mr.

Maclise in this enormous cartoon, Which must measure something like 30 feet by 15 feet, speaking by guess. (THE "GTJABDIAW" SIEAM-PBIMING ESTABLISHMENT. The Publishers of the Guardian beg to inform their Friends that GENERAL FEINTING OFFICE been established in connection with this Office-, In -which they will be able to execute, in the best otyle, all sorts of Booh and Comtnercial Work, as well as Circulars, Placards, MandbSU, This braneh of the firm will be conducted under the name of "Tati-ob, Gabnett, Evans, Co." and will be under the personal superintendence of Evans, whoso long practical experience will ensure the eflxient working of the new depart- ment. Commissions. Signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the county palatine ol Company of Lan-VasUremYvolunietrs: Thomas Lund, Esq.

to be captain Arthur Ingram Ttobinson, gent, to be lieutenant James Johnston Sent, to be ensign. 3d Company of Lancashire wfc John Gerald Potter, Esq. to be captain Harrison, gent, to he lieutenant; John Eccles, cent to be ensign, llfft Company of Lancashire Kijit foLdeers: Henry Kewsham Tedder. Esq, late captain in theM rSghrTentof the Duke of Lancaster's Own Miutte, to be captain; James CatteraU, gent to be lieutenant; Hugh Dawson, jun. gent, to be ensign.

Section of a Council-lob fob Saobd -It is probable that an election of a Councillor for St Johns ward (Sroughton district) will take place on Wednesday Sxt there being a vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr H. Myers? solicitor, who was a candidate for the Sfieeof Town Clerk for the borough. Mr. Myers will be aata nominated, and it is not considered hkely thathe will IGEotkb Boabd of Gtomoaot. The weetfj meTting was held yesterday, Mr.

T. D. Crewdson. vfce cnatanan, presiding. There was no busmeasol interest.

The relief returns for the week were as follow Settled Sses 602, at a cost of 73. 12s. non-settled cases. 553, cases, uu-, 65i a cost iared with the previous week, this shows an increase of six SandofJC4. lls.Sd.

cost; and as compared with the corresponding week of last year, there is a decrease of 395 eS easel and 49. Is. 6d. cost, and of 233 Irish cases TlW New Assize Coukts -The Committee of Magistrates of the Salford Hundred have need operations for erecting the Assize Courts with energy which augurs well for the speedy completion of the new building. Arrangements have been made with the Manchester Corporation for a mam sewer in Great Ducie-street, to receive the water and sewage from the buildiDfr, and men are now engaged in its construction.

A large number of men and horseB have for some time been at work removing the mound of earth which rose to a considerable height at the hack of the site; and we now learn that a contiacthas been entered into for the necessary brick and stone work in the foundations of the new budding up to the ground level. Mr. Robert Nedl, of this city, is the contractor, and has engaged to complete the work by the let of March next; about which time, it is expected the magistrates will be in a position to receive tenders for the entire building. The late Exhibition of Paintings, in Peel Park. The interesting, instructive, and very popular exhibition of paintings and other works of art, in the Koyal Museum at Feel Park, was opened on the 8th June last and closed on the 1st instant.

Between those dates, the exhibition was open to the public 90 days, and the total nf v.itnm reoistered reached the enormous number of 452.067. This gives an average of more than 113,000 for each of the four months, and of upwards of 5,000 daily. In Whit-week no less than 125,000 persons passed through the rooms, and during the closing week the number was more than 32,000, thuB greatly exceeding that of any other sis. days, excepting Whit-week. Of the neat and useful catalogue-guide general for the permanent museum, and special for the exhibition the sale exceeded 24,000 and if there should be a ratepayer in the borough with so little sympathy for art and for the enjoyment of the working classes as to be despondent respecting the increase to the rates" to result from the gratifying experiment of the Exhibition, he will be at least soothed by the assurance that the profits on the catalogue sale will cover every possible expense.

Mr. Plant, the curator, reports that no one article contributed has received the slightest damige and that, even on the most crowded days, those who, outside the museum, would have been classed as the roughest of visitors, in the rooms bebared with strict order and propriety. All the paintings and other objects of interest, including the silver bedstead sent by the Queen, have now been safely returned to their contributors. No doubt, the success.of this first Summer exhibition will encourage the Museum Committee to venture on asecond; in which case we feel assured that they would receive again most strenuous and self-denying assistance from Mr. Plant, the curator.

ALitxicipai. Elections. The New Law. It may not be generally known that "An act to amend the -law relating to municipal elections," which received the royal assent on the 10th April last, makes some important alterations in the practical conduct of municipal elections. When the original bill was introduced in the House of Commons by Mr.

Cross, M.P. for Preston, early in 1S5S, we briefly enumerated its provisions but, just now, a statement of the chief points, as they stand in the act, will no doubt be generally useful Any burgess or citizen may nominate himself or anv other ciuahfied nersnn or tun-Bonn not exceeding the number to be elected in the particular ward but the nomination must be in writing, giving the names, abode, and description of the nominee or nominees, with an equally full description, as signature, of the nominator. The nomination paper must be sent to the Town Clerk two (legal) days before the day of election; and one day before that time the Town Clerk must issue printed lists giving the names, fee of all persons nominated. Nomination papers are to be provided by the Town Clerk. No person can be elected without nomination as now provided.

If the number nominated shall be the same as the number to be elected, the name or names must be published before eleven o'clock on the day of the poll, with a declaration that they have been elected, If the number nominated shall be less, those nominated are to ba declared in the same way, the required number being made up either by the retiring councillors highest on the poll at their election, or if there were no poll or the numbers were even, by such of them as shall be nominated by the Mayor. Ji there shall be no nomination, the retiring councillor or 'JOuncdlora shall be deemed to be re-elected? Inducine to personate, or personation of, a voter, is made punishable by three months' imprisonment, with or without hard labour; and the same punishment is attached to the fabrication, destruction, alteration, or purloining, of any duly Idled up voting paper. Any person guUty of bribery may be sued in the County Court by any other person for a penalty of 40s. and costs; and there is a further liability certain cases, to a bribing burgess or citi.en, being oeclared municipally deadforsixyears. "Bribery" under this act is defined to be the same offence as constituted by tne acts applicable to parliamentary elections.

All proceedings for pains or penalties must be commenced within session thele PWer aDpeal t0 1uar'er Navigation of the Ixnrs. A very interesting report on the navigation of the Indus has just been made to the directors of the Oriental Inland Steam Company! ll waging director of the underUkjnl by which it appears that the steam trains despatchedbV jc- ucku iuuuu io act manner. Tart of the fUBl use of the vessels oualitv. and where this very oaa 1 vf k6pt 1,16 P'Os was slow. But where the fuel l' tut aicmu couia 1ujte and the train wvuuu wju unkcuueu uie river in Baicty.

Thk Machineby Accident at Rochdale Last evening, Mr. fferrand Dearden, coroner, held 'an inquest at the Regent-street Tavern. Hochdale, on the bodv of the boy Henry Howarth, aged 11 years, who was killed at the works of Messrs. Chew and Fairbrother, on Wednes-oay last. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased nad often been cautioned not to touch the driving straD On "Wednesday, however, the taking-on Btrap of the card-uig engine came off, and the boy went to take off the tovingstrap, and was caught and taken up as stated in wh0 worked at the Js asked for as a witness by 525d5L2 a' thoueh he been sought, he Manchebtbb, Sheffield, akd LiNcor.Tjqn-nvE The total expenses of this Company, in taS rents, tolls, duty, from Julyl to OeS22S to 75,858, as against 68,303 for the coircmo0- of 1858.

The proportion of the South JuncuonfSts accruing to this Company from July to October 2 amounted to 7,1 94, as against 5,745 for the corresponding period of the expenses to 3,586, as against 3,680 The total receipts, including rents, of this Company's' canals, from July 1 to September 30, amounted to 18.033, as against 14,965 for the corresponding period of 1858, and the expenses to 12,545, as against 10,412, leaving a balance of net profit of 5,488, as against 4,553 for the corresponding period of 1858. The following telegrams have been received by A-proclamation, by the Dictator Farini has been posted up here, wherein the crime recently committed at this place is vehemently branded. The proclamation states that Italy has risen through the noble and devoted conduct of its Bona in the-esteem' of all civilised nations, and her public conscience insists upon satisfaction for this horrid deed, and it shall be obtained. The Dictator says "I am invested by the people with the mission to protect its rights; and, before all, that of justice. The guilty shall be punished, and the name of Italy shall not be dishonoured.

Citizens and National Guards, gather youraelvea'firound me, under the standards of civilisation and of Italy. The flag of Italy is always placed on the spot where men make sacrifices of their life, not where their honour is tarnished. The heart of Victor Emmanuel has been afflicted by this dreadful event. He is used to govern a people which sheds the blood' of the enemy only on the battle field; which knows how to maintain liberty for itself, as well as procure it for others, because it knows how to obey the laws of the country." Another energetic proclamation in the same sense has been published by General Fanti. General Eibotti has been appointed general commander of the troops of the town and province of Parma Pabma, Thcbsday.

Fresh arrests of persons suspected of having taken part in the murder of Count Anviti have taken place. Tha Procureur General, and the Juge Instrueteur in the case have been suspended. The townspeople have begun to deliver up their arms. Public tranquillity prevails at Parma. Tunis, Thursday.

Advices received here from Paris state that the Prince Napoleon will visit London at the end of the present week, where he will remain five days. Dabormida, minister for foreign affairs, has left for Paris. The Piedmontese troops which arrived at Piacenza have been sent to Parma. The inquiries at Parma continue. Copenhagen, Thursday.

The King is expected to return to Copenhagen from Gluckaburg this week. The Minister of War, Colonel Lnndbye, has tendered his resignation, for reasons of a non-political character. Tbikste, Thubsday. The Austrian Lloyd's steamer has just arrived, with advices from Constantinople to the 8th inst. The Commission of Inquiry into the conspiracy has held its last sitting, the result of which iB not known.

One of the accomplices, Monastir Pasha, has been brought to Constantinople. It is reported that Jaffier Pasha has fled to Corfu. The publication of the Levant Herald and the Pressc d' Orient has been prohibited. j.ne umperor Alexander was expected at Odessa on the 20th ult. A fresh arrival of 6G1 emisrants from CircaaRia has taken place at Constantinople.

ad American mgate Has arrived at Jatfo, demanding the extradition of the originator of the murder committeil there three years ago. The Turkish government has evidently effected great improvement in the commissariat of the army. Bbttssels, Thdbsday. On the occasion of the Emperor's visit to Bordeaux, moBt of the Italian residents in the town were arrested during his stay, but were released after his departure. Those arrests were made on account of a despatch having been received from the Prefect of Algiers, stating that four passports had been stolen from the Sardinian Consulate in that place, and that with those passports four Italians had started for France, and passed through Montpellier, where further trace of them was lost.

Pabis, Wednesday, 10 30 p.m. The Emperor and the Empress have just arrived from Bordeaux. Paris, Thxtbsday Evening. Several rumours circulating on the Bourse, viz. the outbreak of a revolution at Home, a conflict between the English and French naval forces in the Tanglers waters, and the departure of Baron de Bourqueney from Zurich, have been semi-officially contradicted.

Pabis, Thxtbsday. 12 15 p.m. The Bourse opens without alteration. 2 10 p.si, A fall of per cent has taken place in the Three per Cents, the present quotation being 60f 25c. liailway shares have also declined several francs.

3 35 p.m. Rumours of a disquieting character have caused a further decline in the Three per Cents, which closed at Gdi. 5c. or nearly A per cent below yesterday's price. Austrian Metallics fell to-day, at Vienna, 2J per cent; at Amsterdam, 1 per cent; at Frankfort, 1 per cent; and at Berlin, -k per cent.

DESTRUCTION OF THE HULL THEATRE ROYAL. The head-quarters of the York theatrical circuit was completely destroyed by fire yesterday morning. About half-past seven, some persons passing in the street noticed smoke issuing from the back of the theatre in Wellington-street, and gave an alarm. It was some time, however, before an entrance could be effected, and there was barely time to remove some of the wardrobes and valuable documents connected with the establishment before the whole interior of the building was enveloped in flames. When once the doors were opened the flames spread with almost inconceivable rapidity, and in about fifteen or twenty minutes after the alarm was given the roof fell in.

In the course of a couple of hours the place was completely gutted. Shortly after the first alarm Mr. Keynolds, the treasurer to the proprietors, was on the spot, and by great exertions succeeded in saving the principal books and documents connected with the establishment, but the major part of the contents of the house were destroyed, The music, properties, were very valuable, and some of them cannot by any means be replaced. The performers had not time to save any of their effects, and some of them are now completely penniless. The building is fully insured; but Mr.

Pritchard, the lessee, had not taken that firecaution, and his loss is most severe. It will be recol-ected that about three weeks ago we chronicled in the Guardian a fire at this theatre, which was subdued before it had spread far, but by which several valuable dresses were destroyed. The fact of the present disastrous fire occurring bo soon afterwards is much commented upon, and the affair is rendered still more mysterious by the statement of the principal person in charge of the establishment, that he examined the place carefully about one o'clock yeBterday morning, after all the lights were put out, and that there was then not the slightest Bign of anything like fire. The theatre was built about the year 1808, by the late Mr. Tate Wilkinson.

It is noticeable that a drama was announced for production on Monday next under the title of The Incendiaries." LORD BROUGHAM AT SHEFFIELD. (From our Correspondent.) Yesterday, Lord Brougham visited Sheflield, to preside at the annual meeting of the Bagged Schools. A considerable crowd assembled to meet him, and greeted him with hearty cheers. He addressed a few words to the crowd in front of the Town Hall, thanking them for his kind reception, and assuring them that no change had taken place in bis principles since he addressed them as a candidate for the representation of the county in 1S29. A body of Dissenting Ministers met Hu Lordship at the residence of Alderman Hoole.

His Lordship briefly replied, but there were no points of public interest in his address. At one o'clock an address was presented by the Corporation. His LORDsnir, in reply, referred to the legal reforms which had taken place under his direction, and tbe growth of a charitable spirit among the different religious sects. He said, in conclusion: "And now I have only once more to thank you for your kind reception given me in Sheffield, in which all my old recollections are revived, and in which I renew the regrets which I felt, and which I expressed at the time, at being severed from you as your representative and no longer enjoying the proud position the proudest anesDted the ereat seal, when they pre vailed over my reluctance several of them, including Lord Althorpe, prevailed over my reluctance after my positive refusal, and after had said, "1 will not give up the House of Commons and Yorkshire." I was asked whether I meant to be answerable as a Government conld not be formed without my being a party to it I was asked whether I meant to be answerable for the party being kept out of office for twenty-five years, and I was desired to take time to consider my determination. I did take time to consider, and I could not undergo the responsibility of refusing office, and I reluctantly quitted the House of Commons and the representation of Yorkshire.

But I never shall forget the kindness I have experienced, both in fcnu Hro- and Intelv on Eov Teturn to this county and I once more tender you, respectfully, but sincerely, my warm and heartfelt thanks for the reception you have given me. (Loud cheers.) IIyerpool The Post. Arrived: Gipsy, Lareshe: Strom-boli (screw steamer), Havre; Athenian (steamer), Africa; Fortuna, Oatesd; America (steamer), Marseilles. Sailed: Has, and Coral Isle, Demerara; Alliance, Rio Pongo Johan, Conqueror, and Douglas Castle, Bombay Mary Ellen, Jamaica James Grey, Boston Alma, Trieste; Hendrika Gesina, Antigua Jeune Baptistine, Sierra Leone; wereengaged in their 'usual, work, aboufSO 'tons of'coal' 1 1, men Thm mnmfFnlA ttnla. -1 supports however, saved the men's lives, and only one man was severely injured.

It was seven hours bffore tbe men could be got out. A BO? SHOT. BY HIS An inquiry was opened before the County Coroner, at yesterday, touching the death of Henry White, 14 years of age, who had been shot by the explosion of a gun on the previous day. It appeared that he and his brother left the brickyard where they had been working, and agreed to have a shot For this purpose the deceased procured a gun which had been left in an adjoining garden, prepared to load the gun (already charged), when his brother snatched it from him and said, Let me have the first shot, then you," and pulled the trigger. The gun instantly exploded, and Henry fell dead, his brains being scattered around.

The Jury returned a verdict to the effect that the hoy bad been accidentally shot by his own brother. The next meeting of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science will, we believe, be held in Glasgow. Leeds Mercury. The Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia Screw Steamship Company have bought the steamers Edinburgh and Glasgow, belonging to- the Glasgow and New York Company. Queenbtown, Thtjbsdat.

The Kangaroo, from Liverpool, arrived at 1 p.m. and Balled for New York at 2 30, taking seven cabin passengers and latest telegraph news on board. The inquest on the bodies of those who lost their lives in the late explosion in Whittal-street, Birmingham-, was resumed on Tuesday afternoon, but was ultimately further adjourned for a fortnight. It is hoped that the inquiry will then be brought to a conclusion. SnBsenrPTioN to the Nicholx3 MoNUMEifr.

Last evening, a deputation, consisting of Mr. Alderman Heywood and Mr. T. C. Lever, attended a meeting of the fine spinners, held at the Cotton Tree, Great Ancoats, to solicit their aid in erecting the monument to the memory of the late John Ashton Nicholls.

After the object of their attendance had been explained, it was resolved that one shilling per member be subscribed. The number of members being upwards of 500, the sum of 25 will be paid over. Fatal Accident. On Wednesday, about noon, a hawker went into a house atMilkstone, and found Esther Holt, an old woman, upon the floor, with several injuries about the face. It is supposed that she had fallen upon her face.

About six hours after she died. Battue at His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, and several officers of his Btaff, have been staying with Colonel Clifton, at Lytham Hall, since the inspection of troops at the Fulwood Barracks on Tuesday, and yesterday there was a shooting party, when 493 hares, 271 pheasants, 60 partridges, and 19 rabbits, were killed by six guns. His Koyal Highness left the Preston Station yesterday morning for Weedon. Wobking Man's Collese, Halifax. On Tuesday night, the distribution of certificates gained by the students of this institution at the late examination of the Society of Arts took place in theiarge schoolroom at Haley Hill.

Edward Akroyd, Esq. the principal, presided, and the Eight Hon. C. B. Adderley, M.P.; Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth, Bart; the Vice Chancellor, Sir W.

Page Wood; Sir Thomas Phillips, and Major Edwards, M.P. also took part in the proceedings. The Shocking Occubbencb at Wbexhaii. We stated in our Wednesday's impression that a woman named Rachel Thomas, had been struck in the face, on Monday night, at Wrexham, by a man with whom she cohabited, named Paleston Jackson, and that she had expired in a few moments from the effect of the blow. An adjourned inquest on the body was held yesterday, at the Hand Inn, Wrexham, before Mr.

Thelwall, coroner. A verdict of "Manslaughter" was returned against Jackson. A Shocking Accident. A shocking accident hoppened to a tailor, named James Coop, son of Mr. Coop, of Yorkshire-street, Oldham, on Monday.

He went into the place where Messrs. H. and J. Thompson, coach proprietors, have their hay-cutting machine, and commenced feeding it with hay. He had been cautioned about doing this previously.

Whilst he was so engaged his arm was drawn into the machine, which was stopped as soon as possible, but his arm had been cut off a short distance below the elbow, and the bone was shattered. The arm was amputated, and the poor fellow is progressing as favourably as could be expected. The Suspected Case of Poisoning at Blacklev. An adjourned inquest was held on Wednesday afternoon, before Mr. Sutter, at the Lamb and Lion, Blackley, to receive the evidence of Mr.

Daniel Stone, analytical chemist, who had been directed by the Coroner to examine the stomach of the deceased John Siddall, a small greengrocer, of Blackley, who died very suddenly on Saturday week. Mr. Stone's evidence went to prove the entire absence of poison, and in his opinion the deceased died of congestion of the brain. The Jury at once returned a verdict of Died from natural causes." His life had been insured for 300 only two years ago. Feabful Crime.

The Mayo Constitution chronicles a fearful crime "It appears that a man named Kearns, who had been discharged from Mayo Prison after an incarceration of seven months, for an aggravated assault, heard some unpleasant rumours as to his wife's frailties whilst in prison, whereupo'n he first attacked her with a hatchet, literally splitting her head. Upon the servant girl coming to her relief, she was likewise brutally assaulted. After committing these awful deeds, the wretched man hung himself. The women have not yet expired, but there is no possibility of their recovery." Fuethib Examination of Hughes, the Bank-kutt Attoesev. At the Guildhall, London, yesterday, David Hughes, the solicitor, of 13, Gresham-street, who, in July, 1858, absconded from his" creditors to avoid liabilities to the enormous amount of nearly 200,000, and who was recently brought from Australia upon a warrant by Serorennt Brett was nlaced at the bar for further exami nation relative to various charges of obtaining money under false pretences.

The bankrupt, on entering the dock, displayed a calmness totally at variance with his demeanour nn the first examination, and we understand he entertains tbe idea that, notwithstanding the overwhelming nature of the evidence against him, no jury in the world can convict him. Several cases of fraud having been gone into, the prisoner was remanded. Riots at There was a rather serious riot at Spittal, at the mouth of the TtxbbA nn TTrmdiMr niirht The dav had been stormy, which had the double effect of bringing large quantities of salmon from the sea into the river, and of preventing the prosecution of the white fishing. So pretty nearly the whole village of Spittal turned out, not merely to a man, but to a woman, to engage in salmon poaching. Eight boats were manned, and were supported by the populace on shore, all armed with stones, many with slings.

They not only drove thirteen water-bailiffs over to the Berwick side, but gave chase, captured the bailiffs' boat, and sunk her. The men weTe disguised in their wives' bedgowns, and there is likely tote some difficulty in Wabbington Rifle Coups. Some months ago a public meeting, presided over by the Mayor, was held in this sluggish town, and it was resolved that a rifle corps should be established. The movement was warmly supported by Colonel Wilson Patten, M.P. and by Mr.

GreenaU, M.P. for the borough, as weU aB by the local gentry but it was looked upon with disfavour by certain political parties here, who "are wiser in their own eyes than ten men who can render a reason," and they have done their best to obstruct and ridicule the project; but it has triumphed, and the corps now numbers 50 members, who have met for drill twice a week for some time past, and who are to make their first public appearance, in uniform, on Saturday. They have obtained an excellent practice-ground and ample funds, and, before long, it will be an Sbject of eager ambition to be enrolled among them, in spite of tlMf-cold shade" of the "little brief authority' which has been arrayed against taem. limes. Amebican Claims on Fobeign States.

An official pamphlet has lately been issued in the United States describing the claims laid before Congress of American citizens against foreign governments. It comprises those that have been settled as well as those outstanding. Great Britain is first on the list, but the amounts open ara neither numerous nor important. The case of the brig Fanchita, captured by a British cruiser on the coast of Africa, and sent to New York for trial, is the most recent, and the award is reported as still pending. Next are the claims on France, which, with onesingular exception, are also fewaud unimportant.

The exception is a demand for 600.000, by a Mr. Kobert A. Parish iu fulfilment of a verbal agreement entered into by M. Fould, minister of finance, and confirmed by the Emperor, to pay to the claimant 600,000 on his demonstration of the existence of a gold-field similar to that of California and accessible to the French armB, ao soon as the French flag be raised in token of sovereignty in any part of the territory indicated, ftext come the claims against Spain. Among these are nearly 100, varying from 20 to 9,600 each, and making a total of 255,000, for loss and damage caused by the repeal of the Cuban ordinance of the 7th of October, 1844, admitting provisions and lumber free of duty from the United States.

The principle on which these are based is stated to be in some degree acknowledged, but their non-settlement is attributed to the frequent changes in the Spanish ministry and colonial government, and some other Ou Portugal most of the claims are stated to have been disposed of. All those on Belgium have likewise been met Half a dozen on Holland are still pending. There are several against Prussia for pressing naturalised American citizens into military service. Against China there is a list amounting to 520,000, but the pamphlet gives no information as to their present position. There are also several anainst the Feejee Islands.

Damsges have been awarded to be paid by the different tribes, but payment has not yet been made, it being alleged that the missionaries have interposed obstacles, because they deem the amounts too large." Several claims on Hayti are likewise undisposed of. But it is against Mexico of course that the heaviest roll exists. They cover 12 pages, an the aggregate specified is about 3,000,000, iu addition to which there are a great number with the sums not mentioned. Next to Mexico the little states of Central America figure for the most formidable sums. Finally, there are a few against Venezuela, Peru, and Chili.

Brazil also appeara, bnt it is Btated that those against that country have generally been promptly and fairly met. It must be remarked that the various amounts simply represent the estimates which the complaining parties put upon their own dignities, losses, and griefs. A correspondent of the Batly Telegraph writes that on the evening of the 11th the comet was most distinctly visible to the naked eye, in the neighbourhood of Stamford Hill "I and several neighbours had a good view of it for about 20 minutes. It appeared as brilliant as about -the last week before its departure last year." second sum of 50C, and afterwards for another 1,000, nuiui uuue rroni i.undOj.' ja trie same way. mr.

ieatnam merely remarked on- these applications that the election was proving very costly. Alter the election, the witness obtained two additional sums ol 500 and 200 from Mr. Leatham, which he handed to GilVert- He knew of no other' sums of money being and received none from any oiher person on Mr. Leatham's behalf. Of the 500 perhaps 100 was devoted to election pur- poses.

Had never told Mr. Leatham'c Committee Ihat money was being expended in Bribery and if any member made any inquiry, told him not to ask questions on the subject. Mr. Morton's tetter of resignation said nothing about bribery, and, as far as the witness recollected, it wa supposed that Mr. Morton was sore at not being placed om the Executive Committee.

Bribery fairly set on the Liberal aide about the middle of April, but had not commenced when Gilbert first came down. Believed that Gilbert remarked to him that bribery was employed on the-other Bide, and there was no earthly chance to return Mr. Leatham without adopting the same means. Didnot employ Noble to bribe anyone, and hod not sent him to. Ingham's on this errand.

Had sent for Mrs. and told her that her husband's master was going to vote for Mr. Leatham, and asked her if she could prevail upon her husband to vote the same way. Mrs, Ingham said the "yellows" had offered her 10 for the vote, end hs replied that she was'foolish if she did not take it This was all that passed. Did not send Noble to bribe Speight, but-knew that "they had been chums in York Castle to-- getner, and sent him to see if he could exercise any influence over Speight When any canvasser applied to him.

for money, for whatever purpose, always referred hinntO" Gilbert, as he did not wish to have anything to do with-financial matters. It had been stated that Gilbert sent out -money in envelop es, but the witness said he never saw one-so sent Did not remember saying to Sharpley that the-Conservatives had got the start and that Mr. Leatham's-pocket would have to sweat for it Set Winter, aB early as Christmas last, to go about amongst the public-houses, to "feel the pulse" of the people with regard to-Mr. Leatham, as he thought it would be of no use bringing him out unless the public feeling was favourable to him. Burkinehaw and Dunn were also similarly employed.

Gave Winter and Burkinshaw about 5 each to spend in this manner. Had instructed Hinchcliffe to call upon John Jackson, Prospect House Inn, for the 20 which he had. received to vote for Mr. Leatham, as he did not do so. Remembered Welsford giving him 9 one night for but believe Welsford did not say what he had received the money for.

Had -no list of persons who had received bribes, and had not seen such a list Had rendered no-account of the expenditure to Mr. Leatham. Mr. Leatham had estimated it at about 4,000, and the witness knew of nothing additional. His (witness's) bill for professional services which had passed through the hands of the election auditor, was 94.

10s. but that sum was only for services rendered in April. Had not made out his account yet, but thought himself entitled to "some hundreds." If the money received by Gilbert from London amounted, as had been, stated, to 2,500, there ought to be a balance to hand over to Mr. Leatham. Gilbert, however, had recentlv written to the witness for 150, "on account," and the letter stated that this amount would leave "a large margin due to him." Gilbert was to be paid 3.

3s. per day. Did not know Gilbert's plan of keeping accounts. Understood that. he (Gilbert) was a proper Parliamentary agent, and conduct his business in a proper Parliamentary way.

(Laughter.) The witness had kept no account himself, aa. he did not want it to be known how the money was expended. Should have to furnish an account to Mr. Leatham in the best way he could. By Mr.

Willes Understood from Gilbert that the amount he bad received from London was 2,009, and the discrepancy of 500 between this and Mr. Leatham's statement, the witness could not possibly explain. Did not Iinow the actual amount expended in bribery, but assumed there would be abalance in Mr. Leatham's favour, supposing that 2,500 had been remitted from London. In this event the witness should consider himeelf bound to account for the discrepancy beforenamed.

Was morally certain that nos more than 2,700 was expended in bribery. By Mr. Slade Could not say whether he had the letter he received from Mr. Wyatt recommending Gilbert. The Court rose at four o'clock, Mr.

Wainwright undertaking to furnish the Commissioners with a-list of the persons be knew" had been bribed by money which Gilbert had advanced. MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. MEETING YESTERDAY AT WARRINGTON. Yesterday mbrning, a meeting of the General Finance Committee of this Society was held at the Red Lion Warrington, for the examination of accounts, Stp. Mr.

Henby White presided, and thera were present Messrs. Ledger, Pownall, Pemberton, Ellis, Jolm Birch, Dixon, J. S. Wilson, Baxter, Owen, Hale, Lansdale, Henderson, S. Atherton, T.

Atherton, and T. 11. Ryder (secretary and treasurer). The minutes of the last meeting having been.read, Mr. Pemberton raised a discussion as to whether the award of a prize to Mrs.

Caldwell, for the best cultivated farm, in 1858, was rightly or wrongly awarded. The members at the last meeting had decided on awarding the prize to Mr3. Caldwell. Mr. Pembeutos said the prise ought not to have been given to any person with a farm, of more than CO acres.

The inspectors bad entered the farm as below -60 acres, whereas it was G4J acres and some perches, according to Mrs. Caldwell's own certificate. He wished the matter to be brought honestly and fairly before the subscribers and the Committee. Mr. Ledger said the inspectors had made on error, but it was entirely unintentional, -and the Committee had therefore awarded the prize to Mrs.

Caldwell. Several members proposed that Mr. Pemberton should give notice of motion on the subject for the next meeting, or move an amendment upon the motion for passing the minutes, so that this Committee might decide whether the question should be brought forward again at the neat meeting. The Secketakv said that he should refuse to call a meeting to consider the subject a second time, unless the Committee thought he ought to do so. Mr.

Pembehtox said that iu 185S five prizes were given to tenants of the Earl of Sefton; and Mr. Gibbon obtained a prize which Mrs. Caldwell ought to' have hod. The Secretary remarked that Mr. Pemberton had allowed eight or ten to be given year after year to Mr.

Watts's tenants without throwing out any insinuations. Mr. Ledoek moved that the minutes of the last meeting be confirmed which was seconded by Mr. Bihcii. Mr.

Peudeutos moved an amendment that Mrs. Caldwell's claim be re-considered by the members and Committee at the next meeting onthelJth of November. Mr. Lansdale seconded the amendment, in order to bring the qnestion to an issue. The amendment was lost, six voting for it and seven against it.

The minutes were then confirmed without objection. Mr. Lansdale hoped that Mr. Pemberton would not revive the question again. The Secketaby read some protests against the award of prizes at the last show, including a letter from Mr.

Pemberton, who expressed his opinion that there was no way of cleansing the corruption" existing in theSociety but by disembodying the present Committee of Management, discharging the officer-, and revising the rules and regulations, in short, re-modelling the whole, or amalgamating our Society with the Royal North Lancashire (Much laughter.) The Secbetaiiy read a statement of the nrobable recainta and payments of the Society for the year (exclusive of the balance at the bankers), showing tha receipts to be 1,379, and the payments being a saving on the year of 75. Mr. Ellip, the director of the showyard, proceeded explain the terms of the contract for fitting the showyard, and the reasons for certain delays in the arrangements at the late show. He said he entered into a contract with Mr. Cowley to erect a fence upon the wall, and another fence acroES the field, for 5f.

Some other contracts he also entered into, one of which was for shedding for cattle; but Cowley failed to complete the sheds. The charge he hod made for them was 70. 12s. to which he (jr. Ellis) did not think he was entitled.

Cowley had also made a few other small charges which were objectionable. 'To, his other bills there was no objection, Cowley1 had''-not attempted to depart from any of his contracts, except" that he had failed to complete some of them. The.Ciuia-hax remarked that it was not always the wisest plan to contract for the lowest sum. Mr. Pembehton inquired why Mr.

Ellis did not commence the fittings of the show yard sooner and read a letter which Mr. Ellis had sent him, saying that he could not proceed until he received certain returns from the secretary. Mr. Ellis said that when he wrote that letter he had not received the but he received them just after. He wrote to Mr.

Norris, of the London and North-Western Railway Company, asking permission to enter on the fields, and he obtained an answer on the 30th August, and commenced work on the 31st August Whatever information he got from Ryder he could not begin before, because the Railway Com-nanv would not allow him to take possession of the fields: and when he began he was not allowed to have more than two oi tne neias. for a aay or two au went.weu, dui tae men would not work on the Saturday afternoon, struck for wages, and some of them got over the walls and went drinking. Mr. Ledoee said ii the Society had known -that the Railway 'Company would refuse. they would not have accepted tbe ground, Mr.

Ybh-beeton said that at Belle Vue a week was taken, to prepare the showyard, and there all the walls were standing; but this year Mr. Ellis -had' week 'more, given him, and he could have had possession on the 20th, Aucust The Secretary, in reply to an anneal bv Mr. said that the arrangement with the Railway Company was to give entire possession on me mot eaptemner. nr. Ellis said he was satisfied he had could there was no engagement that he.

did not fulfil, atvi no contract on his part that he thought the work might have been dosz properly ifcy av better contractor. The Cuaibuab; said) be Ellis's mistake was, that he undertook dutiu'withoat hav-. ing a full tense of their amount Mr. Ettis complained of being badly used by everyone in tbe yr.ri.- He thought the directors of the showy aid have been at' their posts. The Chaiexax replied that he offered his assistance to Mr.

Ellis, but Mr. Ellis had sufficient confidence in himself and did not require him. Mr. Ellis said he was fully confident then that the contractor would fulfil his contract Tha imbfect soon afterwards drooped 'and the. 'accounts were then passed, except those which aredis- putea.

ne secretary was aoouc to reply id some cnaiges which Mr. Ellis had incidentally made against him, but the-meeting considered they were not worth the time that would be occupied in replying to them, and broke up in tho middle of Mr. Ryder's speech. A correspondent of the Times says he has heard, on eood authority, that the French have Droved bv exneri- ment that their steel-plated frigates will stand an hour's pounaing irom a ua-pounaer at any distance, with little injury to the sides. They are likewise building 50 steel plated gunboats, and the immtnte Seating battery is being.

built at Bordeaux, not at Boulogne, THE MOSS SIDE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. SUMMONS FOR PAVING EXPENSES. Yesterday, at the New Bailey, the Local Board of Health for Moss Side summoned Mr. Thomas Willis, of Moss Grove, for 41. 17s.

9d. being the expenses of paving, sewerinir. such part of Moss Lane as was nnnnm'fp tn premises belonging to him. J. H.

Hampson appeared for the Local Board, and Mr. Leresche (instructed by Mr. Sudlow) for Mr. Willis. It appeared from Mr.

Hampson'a statement, and the evidence adduced, that Mr. Willis was served with a notice on the 5th May, 1S5S, signed by five members of the Local Board, requiring him, within one calendar month after the date thereof, to sewer, level, pave, flag, and channel, to the satisfaction of the Local Board, so much of Moss Lane as his premises fronted to. On the 3d February, 185S, the Local Board had ordered plans, sections, specifications, and estimates to be prepared by the Surveyor; and the same were completed by him ou the 4th May. On the 5th May, the plans, were presented to the Local Board, and by them referred to the Moss Lane Sub-committee, for examination and approval. On the 17th May, the Sub-committee met, and approved the plans, with one or two small exceptions, which were referred to the General Board, who, at a meeting on the 10th May, merely confirmed the minutes of the Subcommittee.

On the 19th May tenders were ordered to be advertised for, and on the 0th June tenders by Worthington, and by Gilbert and Sharp, were opened and read, and the former one accepted, the contract being signed on the 7th July. Mr. Willis made default iu paving, and his share of the total expense was stated to be 41. 17s. which, although legally demanded, he had refuted to pay.

Mr. Trafi'ord inquired whether there was any minute in the book of proceedings of any order by the Board, that the plans, prepared by the Surveyor should be carried out Mr. Hampson, after a close examination of the proceedings, said that there was not a specific order to that effect; but contended that the confirmation by the Board, on the 10th May, of the Sub-committee's proceedings of the 17th May coupled with the resolution for advertisements for tenders, and the subsequent contract amounted to an order to carry out the plans, Mr. Leresche remarked that the notice to pave was dated the 5th May, or a fortnight before any plans were decided upon. He also observed that the summons must fail on three grounds first, because Mr.

Willis was not proved to be the owner of the premises; second, because it was not shown that Moss Lane was such a street as the Local Board had power to pave and third, because the Board had not, in fact, passed any order for carrying out the plans proposed by the Surveyor. The Magistrate dismissed the summons, but declined to give costs. Air. Hampson applied lor an order dismissal, witn a view to appealing to the sessions, which was granted. We understand that there are several other cases identical with this, and involving claims to fie amount of some hundreds of pounds.

THE SUSPECTED MURDER NEAR BLACKBURN. THE INQUEST. The inquest on the body of Patrick Marra, who is supposed to have been murdered on Saturday night last by Hugh Garraghan at his lodgings. No. 8, Cross-street, Grimshaw, was commenced yesterday, at the Prince of Wales, Grimshaw Park.

The landlord of the Prince of Wales stated that the deceased, who was intoxicated, was at his house on Saturday night, and left about a quarter East eleven. John Biley said he lodged at the prisoner's ouse, and was a cotton lapper. He had lodged there about four months. He knew the deceased. He went home after eleven o'clock on Saturday night, when he saw the deceased standing at the door, which was fast.

Witness went to the back door and got into the house. The prisoner was sitting by the fire, and he got up and opened the door to admit the deceased. When the deceased got into the house he became excited, and said "I don't care for any Connaught He then pulled off his coat and tucked up his shirt sleeves, and asked if he were ready for him. The prisoner then got up and said I do not like to have anything to do with you in my house." He then went towards the back door, and the deceased followed him, making some observations. The prisoner then turned round, pushed him with both hands, and threw him down.

The deceased got up and they then seized hold of each other and fell together on the fender, the prisoner on the top of the deceased. He then pulled the prisoner off the deceased, and carried him to the stairs foot. The deceased got up himself, and went towards the prisoner. Witness passed between them and endeavoured to hold the deceased back. The prisoner then struck the deceased with something which he held iu his hand.

Witness could not see what it was, but to the best of his opinion it was the poker. He did not see where the blow struck the deceased but he afterwards saw a wound on his forehead. The blow felled the deceased to the floor. Mary Garraghan, the prisoner's daughter-in-law, came in at the front door. She raised the deceased up and put him on a chair.

The prisoner's wife came into the house also at that time. Blood was flowing from the deceased's forehead, down his face. The prisoner's wife then sent witness for some plaster, and he got some. The prisoner's wife and daughter-in-law washed the deceased. Witness then went out for about a quarter of an hour, and on his return he believed the deceased was laid on the floor, where he lay all night.

Witness did not ask the deceased how he was, neither did he hear any per son do so. He went to bed in about an hour and a half afterwards, leaving the deceased laid on the floor. Witness eot un between nine and ten o'clock on Sunday mornine. just as Mark Began and Michael Freeman were bringing the deceased into the bedroom. He seemed incapable of speech, and witness did not speak to him.

He (witness) caw the deceased several times during the day. He never spoke to him, and witness only heard him speak once after ne was strucs. Mary Garraghan, wife of John Garraghan, said that on Saturday night she returned home between eleven and twelve o'clock, and found the deceased laid on the floor and bleeding from the forehead. She was much agitated, and called out "Murder." John Riley, the last witness, was sitting on a chair, and the prisoner was Btasding near him. She took the deceased and washed his head.

She asked him what was the matter. He replied "Nout; what's to do with you." She then asked him if he would go to bed, but he refused. Some sticking plaister was got and the wound was bound up with it She remained up with the deceased all night. He laid on the floor all night. There were some clothes placed under him.

He seemed to sleep nearly all the night. Between nine and ten o'clock on Sunday morning he was carried up stairs. He died the same night. Walter Garstang, M.D. sworn, said I saw the deceased on Sunday evening about half -past six o'clock.

He was in a stupor, and had apparently lost much blood. The pupils of bis eyes were dilated, and perfectly insensible to the light of a candle. He breathed at intervals of a few seconds. His pulse was soft and slow. There was a piece of sticking plaister on the left side of the forehead.

I removed it, and disclosed a wound two inches in length. The tissues were all cut to the bone, which was exposed. In the centre of the wound I saw that the artery was divided. I afterwards, by probing the wound, found a fracture of the Bkull about half an inch in length. The bone was somewhat depressed.

I declared the man's life in great danger, and on the foDowing day heard that he was dead. Ou Tuesday I made a post mortem examination of the body. On removing the scalp I found a quantity of blood towards the back part of the head, and a mass of coagulated blood three ounces at the seat of the fracture. The internal table of the skull was fractured in a triangular manner. The anterior left lobe of the brain was considerably compressed.

The immediate cause of death was compression of the brain through the presence of extravasated blood. The fracture was not sufficient to cause death. The internal injury arose from the rupture of a blood vessel. The wound conld scarcely have been caused by a fall most probably it had been done by a blow. The blow was the remote cause of death.

Tbe Jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Garraghan, who was forthwith committed for trial on that charge to Kirkdale goal. The Belfast papers contain an important declaration by members of the Established Church in support of the national system of education. The document is signed by tbe Earls of Antrim and Desart, Viscount Monck, of Down and Connor, Lord Clermont, the Deans of Elphin and Dromore, Major General Chesney, four ex-Fellows of Trinity College, several influential clergymen, and a long list of deputy lieutenants and magistrates. about it. Had never heard that a man named Jackson had received 50 from their party to take an inn at Dews-bury.

Would swear that no attempt was made by any one on Mr. Charlesworth's behalf, or by any Conservative, so iar as ne Knew, to stop tne peuuon against Mr. The witness, as he was about to leave the box. said ha was so satisfied that he had committed no act which could possibly be construed as illegal, that he should not even lor a cemncaie. The Chief Commissioner I do not think you require a certificate but Mr.

Willes thinks you may. (Laughter.) Mr. Willes explained that he simply meant, he thought the witness was entitled to one. Kobert Emmett, publican, was examined as to the interview he bad with Metcalfe, and the subsequent application to Mr. Wainwright for money; but he said that Mr.

Wainwright was his solicitor, and that the transaction had nothing whatever to do with the election. The night before the noil was offered 40 bv William MaorhnimR tn be neutral, or any price" to vote for Mr. Leatham; had been a voter ten years, and always was on the Conservative side. Had never taken a bribe; and was never offered one before the last election. Thomas Padget, clothier, was offered 100 by William Brcar to vote for Mr.

Charlesworth, which he refused. William Fulleine, broker, was with Kenworthy when he offered Mr. Place, druggist, 40 to vote for Mr. Leatham, and advised Place to take the money, as he thought it would do him good. The advice, however, was not taken.

The witness had expressed dissatisfaction with his party at not receiving his railway expenses on coming from Scarborough to record his vote. Thomas Woodhead, publican, Westgate Common, voted for Mr. Leatham. His house was kept open on the nomination night, for which he received 8. 15s.

from Mr, Dobson. This was not done as an inducement to secure his vote. Had always promised to vote for Mr. Leatham. William Atheron said he was taken away by Bollaud and Mills on the election week (already stated), as he was "inclined to be tipsy." Was treated with drink during this time, but was able to take care of himself, and there had been times when he was not able to take care of himself.

(Laughter.) Before starting was very drunk, and when he came to himself found himself some distance from Wakefield. Voted for Mr. Charlesworth, but got nothing forit Did not know that his son-in-law (Holland) had received anything for his vote. Mr. John Unthank, druggist, remembered sending Henry Viccara into his storeroom, where there was 35.

He stood outside while Viccara went into the room. When he came out be did not say that he hod got the money, and the witness did not ask him. Took care not to go into the room for three weeks after. The witness received the money from Gilbert, but Sharpley had negotiated for the vote. Viccars voted for Leatham.

Mrs. Burnhill came to the witness and told him hat Sharpley had offered her 15 for her husband's vote, but she wanted 25. She said that Crowther had offered her 80 to vote for Mr. Charlesworth, but she "would rather take the smaller sum and vote on principle." (Laughter.) Three weeks before the election, offered Varlow, a butcher, 20 for bis vote, Varlow said this was a preposterously small sum, and that half an hour before he had been offered 60 by two, gentlemen to vote for Mr. Charlesworth.

George Williams, baiber, stated that Mr. William Tunna-cliffe had paid Varlow -3 in his shop to vote for Mr. Leatham. Mr. Henry Leech, draper, deposed that he received two sums of 30 and 20 from Mr.

Armstrong after the election, which he sent to Edward Dews, Westgate Common, tor voting tne uoerai interest. Mrs. Dews was told by George Sfoore, after the election, that her husband might have received 300 if he had voted for Mr. Charlesworth. (Laughter.) Moore said he made her husband an offer before the election, but did not state tbe amount William Newsome, landlord of the White Horse Inn, voted for Mr, Leatham without any inducement, although both Sharpley and Morsland offered him money, saying that they thought he could do with some.

On the Conservative side, Brear called at his house on Good Friday, and placed 15 in a parcel on the bar shelf. Brear said nothing about voting, and the witness told him he was very good, turn migui can again io-morrow. (Laugnter.j Knew that Brear was one of the Conservative party. Nothing was said about any more money being sent Eobert Townrow signed the requisition to Mr. Charlesworth, and voted for him.

The only offer of money made to him was from Sharpley, which he declined. Mrs. Townrow was offered 50 by Sharpley for her husband's vote, and refused it Had no offer from the Conservative side. Mrs. Emmett, the wife of a previous witness, remembered Metcalfe calling and telling her that her husband was very foolish not to vote for Mr.

Leatham, as he had got twice as much money for him as wculd pay the small account which Emmett had previeusly mentioned to him as being desirous of having settled. CharleB Pickard, boot and shoe maker, was requested by Welsford, one night, at the Cock and Swan public-house, to give turn the names of a few voters, and he supplied him with five or six. George Ingham's name was on the list, and at Welsford's request the witness went down with him to the house. Mrs. Ingham pointed out John Crosslasd, Mr.

Dunn's foreman, and said he had been offering her husband 50 to vote for Mr. Charlesworth. Mrs. Ingham, it may be mentioned, is the notorious witness who received 40 from the Liberals, and who denies ever stating to anyone that her husband, who voted on the Conservative side, received any money for doing so. Mr.

Joseph Wainwright, Mr. Lettham's legal agent at the last election, was then examined by the Chief Commissioner. Had nothing to do with the election in 1857. Was assisted by Gilbert in 1650. Mr.

Leatham knew the witness was to have assistance, but did sot know that Gilbert was coming. 'Received 100 from Mr. Leatham to attend to the borough aqd county registration and also a loan, in January, of 500, to enable the witness to advance money to his client by way of loan, but on the' distinct understanding that they were not to be asked for their votes. If any amount lent in this way was not repaid he should consider Sir. Leatham' liable for the loss.

Had lent1 of this money 25 to Jacob Wood, 35 to Dixon, 10 to Beaumont, 20 to Wilson, 10 to Leigh ton, All these were voters, but most of them received the money without promising to vote for Mr. Leatham. The minutes of the General Committee were accurately kept as far as they-went, and if the witness had them to keep again he did not think he should do it differently. The canvassers were arranged by the Committee, who met every other night The witness and his clerk handed them lists of classified voters. There was a column for remarks," which was filled up by the canvassers themselves.

Nothing was said about bribery. William Field Gilbert cams down in April, under the name of Field, and the witness agreed to adopt that name, as he did not wish people to know who he was. He was recommended to tbe witness by his parliamentary agent, Mr. Wyatt Koble. was merely engaged to assist as a clerk.

Originally, Gilbert did not come down for the purpose ot bribing the voters, but simply to assist the witness, who single-handed could not contend against all the solicitors in the town, most of whom were.