The Welshman

TURKEY. MARSEILLES, December 1. Advices have been received from Constantinople to the 24th ult. All letters received from Candia confirm that the agitation in :Candia is increasing, on acoount of the [oppression and violence of the Government. The inhabitants are buying arms and ammunition. Sami Pasha, fearing a general rise, has applied for fresh reinforcements. Government intends increasing the taxes in the whole empire, especially on tobacco, and to establish a tax on landed property.

M. VILLIBMAI-4 --During the tiial of M. de Montalembert his colleague of the Academy, M. Villemain, scattered a good many bon mots among the people sitting near him, and sometimes, by the way, spoke in such an audible whisper that he was very near being turned out of court. M. Pro- eureur-Imperial Cordouen, whose elocution hangs firo terribly, and whose diction is none of the purest, tried hard to work himself into a paroxysm of eloquence by denouncing the dreadful license of public meetings in England he pronounced the word meeting" in such a droll way as to puzzle alike hi* English and French auditors.. When, after his having repeated tho word many times, M. Villemain at length understood what was meant, he exclaimed, Ah, diable! Our friend speaks English as badly as he does French." CHURCH RATES IN NOVEMBER.—The Church-rate intelli- gence of last month, if not quite so abundant as usual' presents some curious and interesting features. In one case (at Cowbit) the churchwardens have actually summoned people for a rate which was positively refused, but the magistrates have of course refused, to onforce it. So also hdS a magisterial bench refused to adjudicate in the case of Boxford (Suffolk) rate. The most serious litigated case, however, has been the St. Neot's suit, which has ended in the complete discomfiture of the churchwardens, by a judgment of the Court of Arches. Plumstead, near Wool- wich. bas repeated the refused which occurred last year for the first time, and this time the majority in vestry was so large that no poll was demanded. At Brymbo, near Wrex- haOl- being the cecond contest since the place became a district parish-an overwhelming majority in the vestry again refused a rate, and there was no poll. At Wrexham itself the tenth annual struggle has just taken place, and there was a majority of 10 to 1 against a rate. As, however notwithstanding Dr. Lushington's recent decuion that the Small Tenements' Act is improperly applied to church-rates the votes of the small occupiers were refused, the Dissenters protested only, being satified of the illegality of the rate, which, judging from past experience, will not be enforced against them. At Faseby, in Northamptonshire, nn attempt, Was made to obtain £ 300 for repairs, in addition to a larger sum, to be bubscribed for alterations, but the ratepayers, with but seven dissentients, declined to make a rate. At Sutton, in the Isle of Ely, and at Eastrop, in Hants, there liove, also beeen refusals, the first-named parish being so small as to contain but about two score inhabitat*. At All Saints,' Hertford, it has been resolved not to summon Dissenters. Hawarden in which Mr. Gladstone resiles has been polled about a sevenpenny rate, which was objected to because only a sixpenny rate was promised for the rebuilding of the Church, and which would have been lost had not the De.-aenters been neutral, in order to keep themselves from the suspicion of having been guilty of a breath of faith. At Ware the ratepayers are all at sixes and sevens from the refusal of the magistrates to enforce a rate, and the difficulty of making another because of a recent division of the parish. Rishworth, in Yorkshire hue witnessed an indignation meeting to protest against .he unf.ur, immoral, and illegal means" by which a Mte has been obtained there. Tbe inhabitants of girrow- on-Humber have had a novelty, in the shape of a t?a- mieeting and concert, which, with quarterly collections, sup- plies the money formerly obtained amid the strife of a Church-rate contest. Three seizures of Dissenters's goods are reported—one for an eightpmny rate demanded by the pious Church-people of Islington anoti-er of nearly £10 worth of property, taken for Is. 54d. In this last cnse a public meeting has been beld, and the victims have had pre- sented to them new sets of tables, chairs, tenders and fire- irons, &c.-The Liberator.

I THE CORN TRADE. I CORN-EXCHANGB, MARK-LANB, Dec. 1. The show of English wheat in to-day's market wes almost wholly composed of Monday's unsold samples. For all kinds we experienced a slow inquiry, at previous currencies. There was a large supply of foreign wheat on offer. Even the finest qualities were very dull, and the quotations were nominally unaltered. Fine barley was scarce, and in fair request, at full prices; but other kinds were a dull inquiry. Malt changed hands to a fair extent on former terms. Oats were held with more firmness, but the business doing in them was only moderate. The supply on offer was less extensive. Beans and peas were dull, but not cheaper. The flour trade was very quiet. ARRIVALS. I English. Irish. Foreign. Wheat. 1460 5,310 English. Irish. 1 9,580 Barley. 1520 9,580 Malt 1200 Oats, 450 1190 1,710 English flour, 670 sacks; foreign, 800 sacks, 480 barrels.

EXTRACTS FROM THIS WEEK'S PUNCH. I THE DIFPICULTY OF A FAST MAN'S LIFE. Chrque-ing his Tailors' Bills. INSCRIPTION FOR A TBMPERANCB BANNER.—" We lead a life of Jolli-tea." TRUTH IN THE STREETS. I Bird Seller. Buy a fine Bull-finch, Sir ? You shall have I one for an old coat, Sir Chancellor of the Exchequer (peevishly) Nonsense, fellow I haven't an old coat,—I always turn mine SCENE—CHOP-HOUSE. I Enter Street Boy. and, with suppressed ocstasy. Oh, I please, there's your Cat and Kittens having such a GauleI with the things in the Window I THE LOVE OF CHANGE. I A Sovereign once broken into, soon goes, and it is the I same with a resolution, A resolution, unbroken, is hard as gold once change it, and it is thrown, as it were, into so I many coppers, and rapidly melts away. MARCH OF RATIONALITY. I A Mahommedan Attorney was duly sworn in before Lord Campbell last week. The Oriental gentleman had served his articles, and been passed by the Law Society, but there was doubt as to the form of his oaths, and therefore he came before the Court of Queen's Bench. We are happy to add, that the enlightened decision of Lord Campbell y and his brethren did away with the last fragment of the absurdity that affected to see a Christian in an Attorney. A SCENE AT THB REFRESHMENT STALL AT THE CRYSTAL I PALACE. Old Gentleman (indignantly). I say, you have charged me two-pence for this penny-bun? Coffee-man (civilly). Quite right, Sir. Bun, One Penny-Toll, one Penny. Total:—Two Pence. You see, Sir, we have to pay a toll of one penny on every person who enters the Palace If we charged you less, 8ir, we should be out of pocket, Sir. Wo couldn't let you have a postage stamp under tuppence, Sir. IT MUST BE ALL RIGHT I Mamma. "I wonder where that Child, Arthur, is-He is I very quiet. I hope he is not in mischief." Child. "Oh, No, Mamma, dear! He's not in Mischief, for he is in the Library, playing with the Pens and Ink." EUCLID OUTDONE, I A Mathematical friend informs us of having made a very wonderful discovery. It is no less than a solution of the Euclid-puzzling problem of the squaring of the circle. Our friend states that its discovery was made by him one evening in the parish of St. Pancras, where, he says, that he dis- covered, in the course of ambulation, that several of the Police nightly go their rounds in squares. CHEAP PORTABLE WARMTH. I The cheapest and best is to buy a penn'orth of roasted chesnuts when you are walking home from the theatre, munching them, or passing them from one hand to the other, until you reach your door. They warm the hands, like a Christmas-box, and are a capital preventive against chil- blains. When chesnuts are not be bad, try a potato all hot. One who has tried both. "h_

The population of Sardinia, according to the new census, comprises 5,194,807 inhabitants. Loss BY WRiacxs.-The loss sustained during the month of October by the total wreck or damage of sea-going American ships and of ships bound to and from American ports is estimated at £ 150,000. The damage done to the mail-packet Ariel by merely going ashore in the Solent is put down at £ 1,000. The total loss sustained on the above- named ships and on the shipping on the inland American waters is estimated at upwards of £ 260,000. In May this loss was above £350,000; in June, nearly £ 300,000; in July, above £ 180,000; in August, £ 240,000; and in Sep- tember, £ 310,000, THE LATE ELOPEMENT IN YORKSHIRE*—It is stated that the young Yorkshire heiress who some weeks ago eloped with her father's groom has returned with her husband to the north, and is now residing at the village of Helperby, near Boroughbridge. No attempt is made by the couple to disguise their position, or the circumstances cannected with it. The lady takes daily exercise on the horse upon which she eloped from home, followed by a pack of dogs. She superintends the grooming of her horse, and has astonished the veterinary surgeon with her skill and management of the animal. A BROAD HINT,-The great man of the village being at dinner, allowed one of his tenants to stand while he convers- ed with him. What news, my friend ?" said the squire. None that 1 know of," replied the farmer, except that a sow of mine has a litter of thirteen pigs, and she has only twelve teats." What will the thirteenth do ?" asked the landlord. Do as I do," returned Hodge, "it will stand and look on while the others eat." A LESSON FOR LAZY Wivw.-One day a sturdy peasant was at work in the fields amidst storm and rain, and went home in the evening thoroughly tired, and drenched to the skin. He was met at the house-door by his loving wife, who had been at home all day. My dear," said she, 41 it has been raining so hard that I could not fetch water, so I have not been able to make you any dinner As you are wet through, I shall be obliged to you to fetch me a couple of buckets of water; you cannot get any wetter." The argument was striking; he therefore took the buckets and fetched some water from the well, which was at a consider- able distance. On reaching his house, he found his wife comfortably seated before the fire; there, lifting one bucket after the other, he poured both over his kind and coasiderate partner. Now, wife," said he. you are quite as wet as I am, so you may as well fetch water for yourself you can't get any wetter." A GROWING YANKEE.—A teacher of one of the public schools in the town of Essex (Mass.), while impat ting moral and religious instructions at the opening of the school in the morning, asked hy we ought to love God. Whereupon a bright little urchin of five years of ago very promptly answered: Because he gives us our parents to take care of us, and gives ua our clothes, and learns us how to make money I" TwiNs.-Two girls (twins) belonging to this county went to St. James's Fair to engage for the harvest. In the after- noon they were introduced to two young men, and in a very short time both were married. They were both proclaimed on the same Sunday, both married with one ceremony, both went to the same town, both were delivered of children at the same hour, and both children were baptised at the same time.—Stonehaven Journal. On Wednesday afternoon a large and influential meeting was held at Will's Rooms, for the purpose of directing at- tention to the providential openings which have recently been made for the introduction of Christianity into China and Japan. Lengthened addresses were delivered by the Bishops of London and Oxford and other individuals; resolutions in accordance with the object of the meeting were adopted, and a list of subscrptions announced. In well-informed circles and among the public at large, the state of affairs at Milan is not viewed in so alarming a light as certain telegraphic communications may have led you to suppose. It is, however, undeniable that a good deal of agitation continues to prevail in the capital of Lombardy the new enlistment regulations are complained of as very oppressive, and the discontent is increased by the monetary crisis. Specie is very scarce, and consequently the price ot the necessaries of life has increased out of all proportion; but the only rioting which deserves the name took place at the School of Fine Arts; it was, however, checked without difficulty, and several of the students were expelled. CHARGING A JURY.—" If the jury believe, from the evidence that the plaintiff and defendant were partners in the grocery, and that the plaintiff bought out the defendant and gave his note for the interest, and the defendant paid for the note by delivering to plaintiff a cow which he war- ranted 'not breschy,' and the warrant was broken by reason of the breachness of the cow, and he drove the cow back and tendered her to the defendant, but the defendant refused to receive her, and the plaintiff took her home again, and put a heavy yoke or poke upon her, to prevent her from jump- ing the fence, by reason of the yoke, or poke broke her neck, and died; and if the jury further believe that the defendant's interest in the grocery line was worth anything, the plain- tiff's note was worth less, and the cow good for nothing either for milk or beef then the jury must find out themsel- selves how they will decide the case; for the court, if it understands itself and it thinks it does, do'iit know how such a ease should be decided ."—American Paper

CARMARTHENSHIRE. On Thursday (yesterday) Lieut. Col. Green, who has been in India about seventeen years, returned to Carmarthen, after having greatly distinguished himself during the rebel- lion. The gallant Colonel was met at the Railway Station by a large number of his relati ves and friends, who gave him a hearty welcome. After remaining a few minutes at the residence of his brother, Mr. Francis Green, solicitor, he drove direct to Courthenry, where he was greeted by the inhabitants of the district in a demonstration on a large scale. When passing along the streets of Carmarthen he was heartily cheered, the bells rang merrily, and the Old Band played its best marches. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARy,-On Sunday last two sermons were preached in St. Peter's Church by the Ven. Archdeacon Bevan, and collections amounting to JE)5 3s. Od. were made in aid of the Carmarthenshire Infirmary. The Rev. J. H. Philipps, of Picton Castle, was prevented from preaching on the occasion by indisposition. The orchestral portion of the scrviee, under the leadership of Mr. Baker, the organist, was effectively performed, especially the anthem from the Messiah, in which Miss Harrison sung the solo. CARMARTHEN ENDOWED GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—An ad- journed meeting of the Trustees was held on Monday last, in the Town Hall, to receive the answer of Mr. Benifold, the Head Master, who was desired to withdraw his resignation. There were present Mr. II. Norton, mayor, the Ven. Archdeacon Bevan, Mr. E. B. JOneR, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Griffith Harries, jun., Mr. Geo. Davies, and Mr. Lewis Morris. Mr. Benifold intimated his wish to withdraw the resignation he bad sent in, and he was directed to continue the duties of the school as heretofore. There was no other business of publio interest transacted.

I THE EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OF MURDER. I On Saturday last, David Thomas, or as formerly styled David Samuel, was brought up under remand at the County Gaol, before Colonel Sir J. Hamilton, Bart., Captain David Davies, Dr. Lawrence, J. Lloyd Price, Esq., R. Jennings, Esq., J. 1). B. Edwardes, Esq., and H. J. H. Lawrence, Egq The prisoner, who was charged with the murder of Lewis Williams, at Blaendynfiel, near Llandovery, in August, 1825, was apprehended at Bedwas, Monmouthshire, on sus- picion of being the murderer, and was said to be David Thomas, or David Samuel, as he was more familiarly known in early life. This confusion of names is caused by the practice in some parts of this country to call the children of a man by his christian name, as in this instance the young man was the son of Samuel Thomas, a millrr, who went by the appellation of Samuel the Mill," and his son David Samuel the Mill." The prisoner was, how- ever, known at Bedwas as David Price. All that is revealed of the case appears in evidence and renders a narrative of the additional circumstances unnecessary. When the prisoner was brought into the room by the gaoler, it was evident that he had suffered much during the week, and that disquietude of mind and gaol discipline had produced an effect. His countenance was paler and thinner; dejection and anxiety, too, had got firm hold of it. He did not, how- ever, yield to the feelings at work within him, and once only the frequent impulse broke out into a half uttered ex- pression. His ordinary mood was that of a man sullenly braving the consequences of crime, and yet desirous of es- caping through the first breach. He closely watched the evidence, and not once did he try to evade the glance of a witness. Mr. Parry of Carmarthen appeared for the prosecution and Mr. Owen of Pontypool for the prisoner. Mr. Owen—Before the proceedings arc commenced, I have again to ask the permission of the bench for three young men who arc friends of the prisoner to be present, moro for my own satisfaction then for anything else. Mr. Parry-I object, because they may intimidate the witnesses. Mr. Owen—That is not my purpose I am solely influ- enced by a desire that those who are interested in this cas1; should witness the method I observe in defending the prisoner. Mr. Parry-l know that men frequently intimidate witnesses who fear to speak fully in the presence of those who can injure them in any way. Mr. Owen-I assure you it is for my satisfaction—nothing more. Sir J. Hamilton-The magistrates do not object. Three young men apparently operatives from the hills" were then admitted and sat near the prisoner. Mary Jones examined I am the wife of Mr. Jones fire- man, Rhymney, in the parish of Beddwelty, Monmouth- shire. In 1825 I lived at Glnsalltfach, Mothvey Carmarthen- shire. I left that place sixteen years ago. I remember a man named Lewis Williams, being murdered. He was a second cousin of mine. I remember a servant called David Samuel. He lived at Llettywanddu, at that time his sister was servant to my grandmother. He was in the habit of visiting his sister. He was marked with small pox on the face, had heavy eyebrows, and a low forehead. That is all I have to say. Mr. Jennings-Do you remember the colour of his eyes ? Witness—I do not. Mr. Parry—What size man was he ? Witness-He was only a boy at that time; and I forget his size. Mr. Parry—What age was he ? Witness-About eighteen or nineteen, or perhaps twenty. Mr. Parry-Very well; now look round the room and tell me whether David Samuel is present ? Witness (looking unhesitatingly at the prisoner)—That man is something like the boy. Mr. Parry-Is that David Samuel ? Witness—I do not know. Mr. Parry-Is he like him ? Witness—Yes. Mr. Parry-J ust so; is ho not then the David Samuel of whom you have been speaking ? Witness-To the best of my judgment he is, but he was a boy when I knew him, and I will not swear to him. Mr. Parry-You saw the prisoner this morning ? Witness—Yes; in the gaol with other prisoners. Mr. Owen -Gentlemen I must protest against that; the prisoner should not have been shown to the witnesses in my absence, unless in open court. Mr. Parry—I was not present. Mr. Owen—I think it most unfair towards the prisoner, for neither I nor the bench can say whether the witnesses were tampered with. I do not say they were, but how are we to know that ? Mr. Parry-We pursued the usual course; (turning to the witness) did you then point the prisoner out as the David Samuel ? Witness-I picked him out as one who resembled the boy David Samuel. Mr. Jennings-When did you last see him before this morning ? Witness—Thirty-three years ago. Sir J. Hamilton—By whose authortity wore the witnesses admitted to the prisoner. The Gaoler—I admitted them on an application from the police. Sir J. IlamiIton- What policeman ? The Gaoler—Sergeant Scurry who came with them to identify the prisoner. Dr. Lawrence -How many persons were present ? The Gaoler—Two prisoners only and the Under Turnkey. Mr. Owen—I think I have good grounds to complain in the name of the prisoner, of unfair treatment. Witnesses brought to identify a man in the presence of two prisoners and a liveried Turnkey. The Gaoler-The Turnkey is dressed in ordinary clothes, and could not be recognised as an offieer. Mr. Owen-Well, even in the presence of three men it was not right in so grave a charge to attempt to identify the prisoner who should have been put in the company of a ,arle number of persons. explain that the prisoner was The Gaoler- should explain that the prisoner was placed with all the unconvicted prisoners in gaol; had there been a dozen or twice that number, they would have been all assembled. Mr. Jeunings-I do not see the object of admitting the witnesses to see the prisoner before the oourt assembled. Mr. Parry—It is commonly done at the Old Bailey. The Gaoler—It is done in every prison I have been with witnesses at the Old Bailey where there are generally about four hundred prisoners, but the persons to be identified were seldom put into the company of more than three or four prisoners. Mr. Lloyd Price- Was the prisoner pointed out to the witnesses by the Turnkey, or by any person else ? Witness—No one pointed him out to me; neither did 1 tell any one at that time that the prisoner is David Samuel. Mr. Lloyd Price-l do not see what harm has been done. Mr. Jennings-But as we were to sit, the witnesses should have seen the prisoner for the first time in our presence. Mr Owen-Especially when the person to be identified had not been seen for thirty-three years. Mr. Parry (to the witness)—You will not swear to the prisoner then ? Witness-No; but to the best of my judgment the prisoner is David Samuel. Mr. Jennings-We cannot require more from the witness who has previously stated the same thing. Mr. Owen-Do you swear the prisoner is David Samuel ? Witness—I again say I cannot swear it, but to the best of my judgment he is. Mr. Owen—Did you say he was a thin man ? Witness-No. Mr. Owen-How many persons were in gaol ? Witness—Two. Mr. Owen-Did the Under Turnkey go into the gaol with you ? Witness—Yes; I dont know his age: I know nothing about him. Mr. Jennings—What age were you when you last saw David Samuel ? Witness- When the murder was committed I was the mother of three children. Mr. Jennings—What age are you now ? Witneas-l am fifty-five, but I was married at the early age of sixteen. William Davies examined :—I am a weigher, and live at Rhymney. I was 56 years of age in July last. I was born and reared at Cilycwm, in this county, and it is six- teen years since I left that place, I remember hearing of the murder or death of Lewis William at Mothvey, about eight miles from where I lived. I do not know the place where the man who was killed lived. I did not know David Samuel, of Llettyrvanddu, but I knew David Samuel the son of the miller of Trebane Mill, Cilycwm, about three miles from where I lived. His christian name was Samuel, and his surname was Thomas. I knew four of his sons, Thomas, John, Daniel, and David. I saw Daniel many times about eight or ten years ago at Rhymney, and spoke to him frequently. He was a collier and had worked with Evan Jones, of rrebannol, and William Williams, Tycoch. He was stouter than I am had fractured his thigh and wus lame. We called the miller's sons by the name of Samuel as a surname. Lewis Williams was murdered about thirty- two or thirty-four years ago. I did not know where David Samuel of the Mill was at that time until I heard tne report of one person killing another. I did not afterwards see him in that neighbourhood. I saw him once only after that to speak to and that was at Dowlais, about eight or ten years after the report I have mentioned. He was then in com- pany with two persons whom I did not know. I spoke to him only a few words I do not recollect what, but they were of no importance. About five years afterwards I saw a man who I believe was David Samuel, but he was a good way off. I was then travelling towards Llanelly in Brecon- shire, and near Waunhelygen. He was about three years younger than myself, and a little shorter. His complexion was rather light. Mr. Parry—Look round the room now-can you see David Samuel ? Witness (looking deliberately in the face of everyone present more then once)—No I do not see anyone present who I can swear to be David Samuel, nor can I say to satisfy my conscience that I see any one like him. The Prisoner-I beg your pardon, gentlemen, that is- Mr. Owen —I must insist upon your silence Sir. Mr. Parry-Do you see any one hero you believe to be David Samuel ? Witness—No. Mr. Lloyd Price-Look at the prisoner and tell me have you seen any one like him ? Witness (fixing his eyes on the prisoner and shaking his head)—No. Mr. Lloyd Price-Stand forward into the light prisoner that you may be oeen. The prisoner then went near the window and without any change of countenance or apparently any glance of recogni- tion, looked steadly in the witness's face for several minutes. Witness -I cannot swear to this man; no, I cannot (pausing and gazing more intently); if this be the man he has altered very much since I last saw him. Mr. Lloyd Price-Was he so much altered when you last saw him before to day. Witness—When I saw him at Dowlais he was not changed much in his appearance-I knew him at once. The magistrates Clerk-Had he assumed another name at that time ? Witnei;s-I do not know. Mr. Jennings—What occupation did he follow ? Witness-I do not know. Mr. Parry-Is David Samuel alive ? Witness—I have heard that he is. Mr. Parry- When did you see him last? Witness-I have not seen him for ten years; but I am told he lives at Bedwas or Rhymney. Mr. Parry-You have told us that you saw David Samuel last, about ten years after the murder ? Witness-Yes. Mr. Pairy—He was then twenty-seven or twenty-eight years of age ? Mr. Owen-Surely you are not going to argue with your own witness. Witness-Yesr Mr. Parry-Dont interrupt me. You have also told us that you cannot swear the prisoner is the man ? Witness—Yes. NIr, Parry— V ery well; do you then believe he is the David Samuel. Witnese-I have answered that question before; I told you when the prisoner stood before me that I could not tell. Mr. Parry—To the best of your judgment or belief is that man David Samuel ? Witness- would not take the world to swear to him. Mr. Parry-To the best of your belief, I say ? Mr. Owen-Really this is beyond endurance! I must pro- test against the cross-examination of a witness for the pro- secution by the prosecutor's attorney. Mr. Parry-I wait for an answer. Witness-Then I have to repeat if it is the man, he is so much altered from what he was when I saw him twenty years ago that I should not recognise him. James Johns examined I am a police constable, stationed at Machin, Monmouthshire. On Thursday the 11th of November, I apprehended the prisoner at Bedwas, three miles from Machan. He lives there. He went by the name of David Price. I told him from information I had received, that he was charged with the wilful murder of Lewis Williams, near Llandovery Carmarthenshire. He said "I am not the man who killed him." I asked him what countryman he was. Mr. Owen-Why did you ask that question ? Witness-To get information. Examination resamed: He said "I am a Breconehire man." I asked, Did you ever live in the county of Carmarthen." He replied Yes at a farm called Tallyrin." I asked la that in Carmarthenshire" He replied "yes; I recollect about the murder" and he then told me that there was a fight about a young woman-two young men fought against one. One of them who was on the ground, stabbed one of those who were beating him. He also said the man did not draw the knife purposely, but was in the act of cutting a stick, and that was how it happened, and that the man on the ground called out "murder" three times. I asked the prisoner Have you ever heard that you have been accused of this murder ?" He said yes, so late as twelve, and even six months since, and I know I shall get into trouble about it, and I do not mind if it cost me £ 100 to get out of the trouble." He said,he left Llandovery at the time of the murder. I had seen the prisoner previously. He is the manager of a coal works at Bedwas. I have known him about three months He has a brother there. I asked him if Daniel Thomas was a brother of his, and he said yes, he is." I inquired What is the reason one is called Daniel Thomas and the other David Price" He said I worked at Fleur-de-lis some time ago, and there was a man there of the same name as myself, and I was therefore called David Price. Afterwards he said My name is David Thomas Price" I have seen his brother Daniel Thomas, who is lame. Mr. Owen-You told the prisoner the charge ? Witness—Yes; I did. Mr. Owen—And you then asked him a variety of questions, just for your own special information ? Witness—No I did not. Mr. Owen—Did you not ask him what he knew about the murder. Witness—No; I desired to know for myself if there were any grounds against him, and I cautioned him in the middle of the talk not to make any confession or admission to me. I have not heard a word against the prisoner. He does not bear a good character among the workmen, so I have heard. I have also heard that he is a peaceful, quiet, and honest man. I told Superintendent Bell about the affair. I did not take down any statement. I do not know how Captain Scott came to know of this. I did not handcuff the man. Mr. Parry-I do not propose to call any other wi ness. Mr. Jennings-Have you forgotten the woman who was to have been here last Saturday, but neglected to obey the summons. Mr. Parry—No she is here, but says I know nothing about the affair." Sir J. Hamilton—That is strange; was it not on her in- formation the prisoner was apprehended ? Mr. Parry-Just so, but I cannot give that in evidence. Mr. Jennings-Were there no depositions? Mr. Parry-Only a verbal statement. Mr. Jennings- We had better hear her. Mr. Parry-She will not help the prosecution. Mr. Jennings—But our object is to get at the truth, and we should hear the evidence of witnesses impartially, whil* ever it may be—whether for or against the prosecution. Mr. Parry-That being so I have no objection to prooeed. Mary Davios examined I am the wife of David Davies, sawyer, Rhymney. I was born and reared in the parish of Mothvey, in this county. I left that place nearly twenty years ago. I did not know Samuel, the miller, of frebanne Mill, nor his children. I lived at Mothvey Vicarage. I know nothing whatever respecting the prisoner, but only that such a thing had happened. I do not know the prisoner. Sir J. Hamilton-Why were there no depositions taken when this woman laid the information against the prisoner. Captain Scott-I cannot tell-the information was given in Monmouthshire and not in my jurisdiction. Mr. Parry-Then you do not know the prisoner. Witness—No, indeed, I do not. Mr. Parry- Were you in Mothvey two years ago ? Witness-Yes; it is two years last summer. Mr. Parry-Had you any conversation at that time with Mary Watkins ? Mr. Owen I must again object—surely such conversation is not evidence. Mr. Parry-You cannot object to the question I have put. Mr. Owen-But I do object. Mr. Parry-You may, perhaps, object to the conversation if I were to ask for it, but certainly not to the question I have put. Sir J. Hamilton-We overrule your objeotion, Mr. Owen. Mr. Parry-Had you any conversation with Mary Watkins. Witness—Yes; I slept at her house being acquainted with her. Mr. Parry-A short time before that did you see the prisoner ? Witness (excitedly)—No; I never saw him in my life. Mr. Parry- Weru you subpoenaed to come here last Saturday ? Witness—Yes; and I did not attend because I was ill, and not able to walk six miles to the railway station from where I live. Mr. Parry—Your fare was paid ? Witness—Yes; I had 5s. Mr. Parry said there were other witnesses in attendanoe. but it was really useless to call them, for he had examined them privately, and could assure the bench that their testi- mony would not in the slightest degree help the prosecution. It had been found extremely difficult to get up the evidence; but it was not to be wondered at when they remembered that the crime was committed so long ago as the year 1825, when David Samuel was a mere boy-a farm servant—and that immediately after the deed he changed his occupation for one which, in the nature of things, transforms the appearance of all who are engaged in it. Here, then, was a change from youth to age—from the ruddy and bright complexion of an agricultural servant to the livid and darkened hue incident to the labourer in a colliery. He confessed that under these circumstances there was con- siderable difficulty in identifying the prisoner still he thought there was sufficient evidence to commit the prisoner, there was undoubtedly a prima facie case. He then recapi- tulated the evidence, dwelling with emphasis on the testi- mony of Marv Jones, who clearly identified the prisoner; and also on the fact that he bore the name of David Prioe, while his brother who lived in the same place was called Daniel Thomas. He contended that there was abundant evidence to justify the bench in committing the prisoner, and it was also possible that before the trial took place additional evidence would be procured. Should they, how- ever, hesitate to commit, he hoped they would grant further remand. Mr. Owen also went through the evidence minutely, contending that the prosecution had signally failed to esta- blish any case against the prisoner. The room was then cleared, and the magistrates conferred for about ten minutes. When the court was again opened, Sir J. Hamilton said the magistrates have given the case the due and anxious consideration which its extreme importance and serious nature demands, being anxious to arrive at a safe and righteous conclusion and they do not think that the evidence iB stiong enough to justify them in sending the prisoner for trial before a higher tribunal, and they, there- fore, discharge him. The prisoner for a moment seemed stupified, and, as if he had uot caught the words of Sir James, but his countenance soon brightened up, although, when congratulated by bit friends, he did not exhibit those strong emotions often pro- duced by an escape from punishment and degradation.

FRANCE. PARIS, Nov. 29. A sort of consternation was produced in Paris by the wholesale seizure of all foreign journals, fifteen English newspapers having been confiscated all the weekly periodi- cals, Examiner, Speetator, Saturday Review, Leader, Press, Court Journal, Belfa Life, and even that innocent bantling of the middle ages, the J ablet, was grabbed up. It was cruel to deprive its readers of the:r accustomed caudle-as well might one rob a baby of its bib, or a child of its doll. Strange to say The Globe was admitted, and alone supplied news from England, though it contained a proposal to return Montalembert for some great English constituency, and place him in our Imperial Parliament to give free utterance to his views on the French Imperial Government. It may be said that such a plan would be held to effect a riddance of the troublesome writer, but if the Government anti- chambres think so they would find themselves particularly mistaken. rhe language of the majority of the English press," writes the Paris correspondent of the Morning Post, addressed to the Emperor and the institutions of France, originating in the trial and condemnation of M. Montal- embert, has given a new and formidable arm to the enemies of the Anglo-French alliance. Even those opposed to Imperialism do not eare to accept insulting language from foreigners, originating in domestic questions. On the other hand the millions who have placed the Emperor on the throne, the army, the church, the employed workman-in fact the people of France-beizin to be irritated at these gratuitous attacks on a Sovereign who has, whatever may be his failing, restored France to a proud position amongst neighbouring nations, whilst tranquillity and prosperity characterize the Emperor's domestic rule. Of this all Frenchmen are proud. Family quarrels cease when strangers rush into the dispute. The more the language of the English press becomes known the greater will be the irritation amongst a sensitive and chivalrous people. At present only a few are aware of the late attacks upon the Emperor; but in these days of intercommunication in time the people of this country wiil learn almost to a man that insulting language in no measured terms has been directed against the chief of the State by the press of England supposed to represent public feeling. Let us calmly look at the position in which the Emperor is placed. He is the first Sovereign of France who has endeavoured to found a permanent and useful alliance between the two countries. This union has been the basis of all his foreign policy. It wa< inaugurated on the battle-field, and was proclaimed aloud in the treaty of Paris. Since that period difficulties which belong to all human events have arisen, but never has the Emperor lost sight of his policy as re- gards England. Diplomacy indeed was called upon to give and take, but on the whole there is no period in modern hi-tory when England and France have worked together with so much benefit to mankind as during the reign of the Emperor Napoleon III. It must be patent to every one that the Anglo-French alliance has its enemies, domestic as well as foreign, and but for the good understanding be- tween the Courts and Government of the two countries, sincere friendly relations would have ceased long since, although war might have been avoided. There are those about the Emperor who never liked England, and think France should seek other alliances. The army is hostile traditionally, the extreme church is not friendly from less patriotic reasons, and the people are still imbued with anti- Engliah ideas. Externally we have Russia (very naturally) constantly making a bid for a French alliance. Italy now looks to France as her only friend the leanings of Spain are for the Latin people; and even the national party of Germany regard France as a countr) from which con- vulsion might serve their own ends. The Emperor, as far as I am able to judge, has constantly maintained his policy towards England, and proved himself a faithful ally, although there must have been periods when he was sorely tempted to withdraw from an attitude of sincere friendship, if not to take up a position which might lead to discord. We must place ourselves in his position in order to arrive at a correct estimation of his feelings to- wards England. Several attempts have been made on his life by plots conceived in and carried out from London, and yet we have nothing done legally to attempt to remove our moral responsibility for such acts. There are those who do not fail to point out to his Majesty this fact. Then, again, the Emperor is blamed by the army for his resistance in not permitting French officers to go to India and assist the rebels. Nearly two hundred of these chivalrous gentlemen have applied for permission to emigrate, and have of course been sternly refused by the ally of England. Thus thick and fast those hostile to England gather round a Sovereign who founds his dynasty on universal suffrage and public opinion. Who shall say the Emperor will not give way when he unceasingly finas all his endeavours to maintain friendly relations with England are met with personal abuse whenever an opportunity occurs? The Courts and Governments of the two countries are on the most friendly terms, the thinking politicians on both sides of the water wish to remain so, whilut commercial men witness each attempt to create popular ill-feeling with an alarm which infiiots serious injury on trade. To-day M. Montalembert is the text for attack; to-morrow it will be some one else, and so on, as long as the British public are patrons of British scandal and vituperation. The writers in English journals who, without any well-founded reasons, systemati- cally insult the elected of the French natian, strengthen his position at home, which is perhaps quite contrary to the objects they have in view.

PRUSSIA AND AUSTRIA. Both Prussia and Austria are making extraordinary efforts to create navies, not for the purpose of defending their ooasts only, but to be able, if necessary, to engage in active war. The naval budget of Austria will be increased from 12 millions of franca (the amount this year) to 20 millions for 1859.

RUSSIA. A commission appointed to regulate the mode of emanci- pating the serfs of Poland has made a report thereon to the Emperor, but, according to accounts from St. Petersburgh, he has refused to ratify it, as not being in accordance with the spirit of the Imperial decrees on the subject.

I INDIA. I WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1. The following telegram has been received at the India Offiee — ALLAHABAD, Oct. 31. The following events have occurred in Oude since the date of my last message, on the 14th October:- Major Raikes' column fell in with 4,000 rebels near Jepul dalp"re, and killed 70; no loss on our side. On the 20th of October the Nuseerabsd brigade was defeated by a force from Sultanpore, and lost three guns, three elephants, and nil their material. On the 21st of October the strong fort of Birra, near Sundeela, was captured. Our loss was 50 wounded, but not many killed. Lieutenant Carnegie, of the Kngineers. was wounded on blowing open the gate. On the 23rd of October, Inbrowlet (?) was attacked by 5,000 rebels, with four guns; they were repulsed, losing 150 men killed, and all their guns. Lieutenant Milford, of Hodson's Horse. was severely wounded. Our loss trifling none killed. On the 27th of October the fort of Roheo was evacuated, and Murpal Singh fled with 600 men and his guns. On the 29th of October Bonee Madho, with 20,000 rebels, attacked our farce at Saourwa. The rebels were beaten back, losing two guns. No casualty among the Europeans. On the 20th of October, Colonel Turner, with his casual forces, headed the rebels at Boga, in the Sasseratn country. Sir H Havelock pressed them in the rear with cavalry Five hundred of the rebels were killed. Our loss was one office killed and two wounded. On the 28th of October 4,000 rebels left the jungle of Judgespore and, it i. sup- posed, made towards Gys. Colonel Dunsford was slightly wouded three guns were taken. It is reported, under date the 21st, that Sir H. Havelock and Colonel Walter came up with the rebels near Forwar and killed 1500. The Commissioner of Jhansi reports, under date the 19th. tbat Gc neral Michel was on that day 20 miles to the south- west of Sullutpore. On that day he surprised the rebels under Tantia Topee, killed 400, and took all their guns, three in number The pursuit continued for nine miles. Tantia fled towards Banfor, and was expected to be at Tal Deluit. In the above-mentioned action were killed two Europeans; wounded, 4 officers and 10 men natives killed, 2 men wounded, 1 officer and 5 men. All the ferries on the Betwa were watched. We have received information from Sir R. Napier that on the 25th General Michel intercepted the march of the Rao's army, about 3,000 strong, at Kurraj; they were routed, threw away their arms, and were driven to K iomlassa, the greater number towards Nasoda. Brigadier Park was at Basooda, and General Michel was about to march to Dagrodh, about 2G miles west of Saugor. It is reported from Jhansi, under date the 27th, that iTantia Topee, with his able-bodied men, had crossed the Betwa, near Achclong, and was marching westward, sick and wounded being left at Achelong. The Bogadeyla rebels of the Chemdegra district are said to have mostly broken up. Colonel Liddell at Burputta, fifteen miles north-west from Etheree, on date stated. General Whitlock on march from Cuttapore. Her Majesty's proclamation will be read at the Presidency towns-at Lucknow, Lahore, Hyderabad, Nagpore, Mysore, and Rangoon to-morrow. Particulars will be reported by the Bombay mail of Nov. 2. SUPPLEMENT. The rebels under Tantia Topee, after their defeat on the 19th of October, fled towards Tull Behut on the river Bet- wah. They seem to have remained at that place but a short time, and then to have doubled back from Snithpoora in a southern direction, pursued by the force under Major General Michel. The rebel force reached Dayrhodh, on the Saugor road, on the 23J of October. On the 25th they were at Caree, where General Michel came up with them. They made no stand, and fled in every direction. Six hundred rebels were cut up by the cavalry. Tantia Topee after this defeat pushed on with his remaining force, via Rathgur, towards the Nerbudda, which he crossed between Hoshunga- bad and Nursingpore on the night of October 31, and the morning of the 1st inst, His force now consists of about 7,000 men, with 20 elephants and a number of camels. It is reported that his men are very much dispirited. The forces under Brigadiers Smith and Park, respectively, and detached bodies of cavalry, under Lieutenant Kerr and other officers, are in close pursuit. The Resident at Hyderabad has issued orders for the assembly of a force at Omerigotty, 30 miles south-east from Ellicbpore, to assist in arresting the progress of the rebels. This force will consist of 1,200 in- fantry, 1,600 cavalry, and 12 guns. A force from Kamptee has also moved out for the same purpose. By the latest accounts Tautia Topee was in the Sindwara district of the Nagpore province.

ILLNESS OF LORD CATHCART.—The Globe regrets to learn that General Lord Cathcart is very seriously ill. The French Emperor has pardoned Gomez Orsini's servant, and he is be set at large on the Sardinian frontier. Mr. George Earle Gray has been appointed chief ac- countant of the Bank of England in place of Mr. Smere, lately deceased. A telegram from Madrid, dated Saturday, states that the Spanish Government intend to propose the importation of cereals with protective duties. A picture by Giovanni Bellini has just been secured for the National Gallery. This will be the third specimen in our national collection of the early Venetian colourist, and master of Titian. The Press publishes an article on the Pontificial finances from which it appears that they are in a dilapidated con- dition, chiefly owing to the extravagant expenditnre in the law courts in the city of Rome. On Saturday night two labourers, named Blundell and Kelley, were clearing out a large vat in a brewery at Liver- ool, when they were overpowered by the noxious gas which had accumulated, and before assistance arrived they were were both suffocated. It appears that Prince Albert, consort of our Sovereign, has employed an eminent Spanish photographer to take a photograph of the portrait of one of his Royal Highness's ancestors, which is in the palace of the Duke of Alba at Madrid. A telegram from Marseilles, of the 27th, states that de- spatches from Tourane, dated Sept. 24th, announce that the French and Spanish troops in Cochin China have taken the village of Jouron, and the forts of Jeupon, and 200 guns. Resistance to their attacks had been feeble. By the arrival of the Borassia (en route to Hamburgh) at Southampton, and of the America at Liverpool, we have later dates from the States, the former having left New York on the 16th, and the latter Boston on the 17th. The political news is unimportant, and there was little change in the money or share markets at New York. PROPOSED ADDRESS TO THE BISHOP OP LONDON.—We understand that a movement is in progress for the presen- tation of an Address to the Bishop, from laymen of the diocese of London, expressive of sympathy with the Pro- testant principles so manfully avowed in his Lord..?ip?; Charge.-Record. FREEMASONS AT BUENOS ATRES.—A letter from Bnenos Ayres states that the bishop of that place has excommuni- cated all Freemasons, and declared their doctrines incom- patible with those of the Catholic Church. In consequence of this the clergy have exhorted from the pulpit the wives and children of Freemasons to quit tbem, and servants to denounce them. Daniel Brown, living in Bell-alley, St. Lake's, was charged at Clerkenwell Police-court, before Mr. Corrie, with beingguilty of the revolting practice of skinning cats alive. The officer who took the prisoner into custody found, on entering his room, the bodies of twenty cats all skinned, besides a number of skins taken off. The prisoner denied that the animals were alive when so treated, but said that be had found them dead in the streets. The magistrates, however, did not think there was any evidence to warrant him in detaining the prisoner. IMPUDENT ROBBERY.- On Saturday the house of Mr. Burrell, fruiterer, Sheffield, was entered by thieves, while he and his family were at business at the Market Hall. The lock of the out door was picked. the house thoroughly ran- sacked, and upwards of £100 in money stolen. The robbery was not discovered till the evening. A letter from Electoral Hesse states that a sentence of divorce has been pronounced between Prince Frederic Wil- liam of Hanau, eldest son of the Elector of Hesse, and the daughter of the comedian Birnbaum. Henceforward the prince is to reside in the palace in the town of Fulde. RACE IN INDIA.—One of the most respectable of the Calcutta journals gives prominence to the following recom- mendation -11 It is very desirable that natives of nil I classes should be made to salute Europeans. Should the proclamation, which must come out some day or other, have a clause in which it would be said that natives are to salute Europeans as a mark of superiority of race, you cannot con- ceive what good it would do. Though Europeans in general don't care for native I salams,' yet it would demonstrate to them that there is a still greater power, which can insist on what it thinks proper." THE VICTORIA BRIDGE AT MONTREAL -Messrs. Peto, Brassey, and Betts, the contractors for this gigantic work, have progressed during the past summer at a rate which gives hopes that it will be opened for traffic in October, 1859, instead of January 1, 1860, as stipulated in the original contract. The Grand Trunk Railway system, as soon as this link is completed, will consist of a continuous line of nearly 1,200 miles between Chicago, the emporium of the West, and the Atlantic seaboard at Quebec and Port- land.—Canadian News TRACTARIAN HOME FOR YOUNG MEN. We learn from the Union that Carlisle House, Soho, was opened on Tueseay last for the reception of young men, whose parents and guardians prefer their living a collegiate life, rather than passing a solitary existence in lodgings. It was thought by the projector of the plan that it would be a great benefit to youth engaged in mercantile or professional pursuits, when they came up to London, if a house were established where they could be associated in a well-ordered family, with its resident chaplain and matron. Such now, we are glad to report has been done."—The Union. THE FORTUNE OF THE ANCIENTS. -Crmau 4 possessed, in landed property, a fortune equal to £ 1,700,000, besides a large amount of money, slaves, and furniture, which amounted to an equal sum. He used to say that a citizen who had not a sufficient sum to support an army or a legion, did not deservo the title of a rich man. The philosopher Seneca had a fortuue of £ 3,500,000. Tiberius, at his death, lrft X29,654,000, which Cagligula spent in twelve months. Vespasian, on ascending the throne, estimated all the ex- penses of the State at £ 35,000,000. Tho debts of Milo amounted to 1600.000. Caesar, before he entered upon any office, owed £ 2,995,000. He had purchased the friendship of Corio for £ 500,000, and that of Lucius Paulus for £ 300,00J. At the time of the assassination of Julius Casar, Antony was in debt to the amount of L3,000,000 he owed this sum on the Ides of March; and it was paid by the kalends of April; he squandered £ 147,000,000. Appius squandered in debauchery L500000; and finding, on the examination of the state of his affairs, that he had only PO,000, poisoned himself, because be considered that sum insufficient for his maintenance. Csesar gave Satulla, the mother of Brutus, a pearl of the value of £ 10,000. Cleopatra, at an entertain- ment she gave to Antony, dissolved in vinegar a pearl worth S,80, and be swallowed it.—Merchants' Monthly Magazine.

TRADE REPORT. I Wednesday Evening. The markets have in some few instances been rather more active, at prices slightly favouring the buyer but business is still limited in the aggregate. SUGAR.—Holders are more disposed to sell, and supply the market somewhat freely but there being a good current demand the alteration in price scarcely exceeds the turn of the market in buyer's favour. The auction to-day com- the market in b u l ;,avannah flo,?tt, 178 duty, at 48a to prised 3213 boxes Havannah florettes, 17s duty, at 48s to 50s; yellow low to fine 41s to 45s 6d 550 hhds. 384 brls. Porto Rico, low to fine yellow, 41a to 41s 6d 500 bags Bengal, low to good yellow Gurpattah, 40s GJ to 458 per Bengal, low to good ?d" eat India were confined to 60 hhda. owt. The sa es of Refined sugar steady in value, but inactire; brown lumps, 53s. COFFEE.—A limited business passing at late rates. TEA firm at prior quotations. RICE -10,000 bags Moulmein sold at 7s 3d full prompt. METALS.—100 tons spelter, spring shipment, sold at X22 5s per ton. HEMP.—150 bales Italian hemp tow sold at X29 to £ 32 0s,

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The subject which has been most prominent during the week is the conviction of Coftnt Montalembert, who has been fined 3,000 francs and sentenced to six months imprisonment, for writing an article on the recent debate on India in the English Parliament, This trial, it is feared, will lead to another revolution in France. A country accustomed to the free expression of opinion, is not likely to submit without a struggle to the oppression of a Dictator. When Napoleon took possession of the Throne and proclaimed himself the Emperor of France, the country was frightened into submission by the frantic proceedings of the Red Republicans and other wild theorists. They accepted Napoleon as the representative of peace, strength, and prosperity, and for a long while they strove to bo satisfied with his rule, which has now becomo so intolerable, that any condition of society seems preferable to it. Amongst the intelligent and the higher classes, the thought of either changing the regime of Napoleon or deposing him, has for some time been familiar; and the sentiments of Montalembert fairly represent those entertained by the most influential section of society in France. "With the army the Emperor is popular, for he has on all occasions flattered the soldiers, who still pride themselves in having at their head a nephew of the great Napoleon. There is, of course, a diversity of opinions on the trial. As is natural in England, public feeling is with the people of France, for they are regarded as an oppressed people, and wherever men are in bonJage, English sympathy is sure to extend. We consequently find in our newspapers eloquent and pathetic rhapsodies on liberty; the Catholic Count represented as the chosen Martyr of Despotism; Napoleon dressed in all the attributes of savage tyranny; and France, with the whole of Europe shaken to its centre, the prey of con- tending parties. Such is the general tenour of the press but 4there are a few who take a widely different view of the matter, contending that Napoleon exercises a wise restraint over France, and gives to its people the amount of freedom which they can bear that he has restored France to a distinguished place among nations, and re-established commercial security; that he has shown his preference for constitutional freedom, by a steadfast alliance with England. Everyone acquainted with the history of France, from the outbreak of the first revolution- to the coup d'etat, we are told, must be aware that the unlicensed press" has been the most determined foe to order and good government, and that no executive can survive the onslaught of a ribald and unprincipled press. It is hard for an Englishman, un- accustomed to surveillance of any sort, to comprehend the danger attributed to a free expression of thought. We have secured our rights without abusing them; and every subject, whether connected with England or not, we fearlessly discuss, often saying unpalatable things. Napoleon should not, then, consider the comments of the press in this country as proceeding from inbred hatred of Franc3, and a desire to separate an alliance which has been useful to both states. It is not improbable that he looks upon it in its true light, judging from his intimate knowledge of our habits and from the friendship he entertains for our leading statesmen. Count Mon- talembert, it was said, intended to appeal to a higher tribunal; but this purpose has been abandoned, and he will undergo the punishment in his own person, by im- prisonment and the payment of the fine. He has rejected the proposal of Oxford and Cambridge to pay the fine for him, as an expression of sympathy. On Tuesday a deputation representing the views of the merchants of the city of London, of Manchester, of Liverpool, and of Glasgow, waited upon the Earl of Derby to learn from him the intention of the Go- vernment with regard to the Eastern Archipelago. Sir James Brooke has offered on certain terms an important territory on the north-west coast of Borneo, where there is a valuable coal field adequate to the wants of our steamers in those waters it commands the principal entrances to the Chinese Seas, and possesses other great advantages. The deputation, representing three hundred of the most eminent and opulent firms in this country, urged the Prime Minister to take possession of this territory on the ground that it would be of great service to trade and commerce. He meets them," says the Times, with a negative — refusing altogether to discuss the commercial points which they have brought under his consideration. These he puts aside, and bases his refusal, first, upon the ground that great inconveniences would arise from the precedent of sanc- tioning such undertakings as the one which has been carried to so wonderful an issue by Sir James Brooke; secondly, because he is not clear as to Sir James Brooke's title and, thirdly, because he and his col- leagues are opposed to territorial extension altogether. The answer to the first position is, let future genera- tions wait until an offer similar in character to the present is made to them, and then those who feel the inoonvenience of the precedent may complain of it. With reference to the title, if Sir James Brooke, on investigation, be found to have no title to the country, discard him at once as an impostor. If his title be good the argument falls. Lord Derby's argument, however, is one of very doubtful policy, for of course if Sir James Brooke, in the opinion of the advisers of the British Crown, has no legal title to Sarawak, it will be difficult to challenge his acts if he should resolve to make the best bargain he can with any foreign Power. If he have nothing to cede, how can we call him, as a British subject, to account foi ceding nothing. The third point remains. Lord Derby and his colleagues are opposed to any further territo- rial extension. Whenever the moment arrives that this is really a wise decision Lord Macaulay's New Zealander may prepare for action. The fate of the British Em- pire will not, in all probability, be different from the fate of any other empire of which we find record in history. When we cease to advance we shall begin to go back."

OPEKATIC SKETCHES.—Yesterday evening Miss Julia Bleaden gave her new lecture-entertainment" in the Public Itoom, which was not so well filled as the exoellenco of the performance deserved. The entertainment comprised a humorous and piquant sketch of the opera, spoken by Misa Bleaden, with illustrations selected from Donizet'i, Balfe Handel, and other celebrated composers, which were sung with much taste and feeling. In each illustration Misa Bleaden was dressed in appropriate costume, .and the whole of her performance gave unqualified satisfaction. The Sketches" were interspersed with instrumental arrangements for the flute and oboe. Mr. Henry Nicholson's brilliant fantasia on the flute displayed extraordinary skill, and again established his fitness for a foremost place among the best flautists of the day. The applause and irresistible encore which it received testified to the appreciation of the audience, and marked the solo as the gem of the evening. The solo of Mr. Alfred Nicholson on the oboe was admirably rendered with perfect tone and expression. Indeed, so frequently have these accomplished artistes been written of in terms of uninterrupted eulogy, that no higher com- pliment can be paid them than that couched in the as- surance that they more than sustained their reputation last night.