Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

BOWLING GREEN, WREXHAM:.—The closing match for the season, and the usual closing supper, ca:ne otf (as we announced in our last unmber it would) on Tuesday last. The weather was most unfavourable, to which ean-a must he attributed the fact that only • twelve of the members cavne up to contend for the prizes. The garnes were well contested throughout, but the repeated heavy showers compelled the play- j ers so frequently to sek "the shelter of the arbour, that the last game had to be decided absolutely in the dark. The following is a report ot the games;-lst Tier,—Mr. Richards and Mr. Glascodine beat Mr. King and Mr. Lljvu: Mr. Bunn and Mr. Roberts beat Mr. Mason anu Mr. Williams; Mr. Graut and Mr. Done beat Mr. Bury and Mr. Bentham. 2nd Ties—Messrs. Done, Bunn, and Glascoaine beat Messrs. Richa. Roberts, and Grant. Deciding game —Mr. Butin won 1st prize, (Cltp) Mr. Done 2nd do, and Air. Giaseodine 3rd do. After the supper Mr. Bunn was elected president and Mr. King vice-presi- dent for 1S57. Mr. Giaseodiue, at the urgent reqaest ot the members, consented locontinue his See- i vices as hon. sec. OONCTNR IN TaE Music HALL.—The concert | which we nnounced in our last took place on Monday night last in the Music Hall, Wrexham. The choir consisted of 40 singers and was led by Mr. Owen Jones, of Pen-y-cae. Considering that the singers have not had the chance of obtaining a &rst-claas :nmica! education, and that they are for the most part sell-taught, the singing was most creditable to themselves and to their leader. The Music Hall was crowded to excess,many persons not being able to ob- tain seats, and the excellence and pleasing character of the singing was proved by the heartiness which several pieces were encored, and by the pleasure de. picted on every face, with tha exception perhaps of some two or three cynical anarlers, who, deeming themselves critics, could not be supposed to be pleased with mere rural talent. We hope this native and really talented choir will give us another visit-and soon. PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTIU.ITs.-The beautiful art of photography is one of the most wonderful inventions of this wonder-working age, and came into existence nearly contemporaneous with the electric telegraph. Our readers will perceive from an advertisement that Mr, llicks has taken rooaw for a short time at Mr. Edwards's. confectioner, in this town, for the pur pose of taking photographic portraits. We visited his room yesterday aud justice compels us to say that he seems to be a perfect master of the art. One or two of the:likeuesses shown to us were most remark. able for their strict fidelity, and as pictures only were very pleasing, being coloured according to nature. When we add that his charges are moderate we say all that can be said of any artist who seeks Lr the patronage of the public. Mr. Hicks has evidently given much careful attention to the art, and if our subscribers wish for a good portrait, at a fair price, they cannot do better, iu our opinion, than take ad- vantage of the opportunity which now presents itself. GHAND CONCERT AT CHESTER.—We publish; in cur advertising columns, an announcement of the grand Concert which is to take place in the Chester Music Hall ou the evening of the 29th inst.; and the programme developes an attractive combination of vocal and instrumental talent, unequalled in the provinces except on the occasions of the great fes- tivals, and even then seldom bringing into one entertainment so numerous a phalanx of celebrities. The vocalists and band will number fifty perform- ers among whom are included several of the most celebrated singers of the- day- as the renowned Madame Grisi and Singor Mario whose names are fanrliar as houshold words" throughout Europe, among all who appreciate the highest class of mus- ical art, and who have never excited a more en- t thusiastic sensation than by their matchless per formances during the opera season just closed Madamo Gassier, whose fascinating and brilliant execution of the music of Don Pasquale and other admired compositions, has created the most lively excitement in London, Liverpool, and other large towns; and whose marvellous warblings of most delicious melodies, in higher notes than any other soprano attempts, have thrown continental and English audiences into raptures-Singor Lorini, the popular rival of Tamberlik-Singor Rovere, the gifted successor of Lablache—Mons. Gassier, the animated delineator of c h aracteristic humour, with a finoly expressive voie"f full-loned harmony, which has made him an established favourite in London, and which (aS at"? the Gloucester festival (has procured for him a hearty welcome wherever he has appeared. Added to these more prominent notabilities, there are many other vocalists of re- eognized position and celebrity, with a most effective chorus, and a well selected band of in- strumentalists, who from their higher trained skill and executive talents, will not fail to give the most complete and finished performance of Italian music ever heard in Chester. Arrangements have been made for special trains from Chester immediately after the Concert to all the stations on the Holy- head, and the Mold lines and also on the Great Western, to ROSSETT, GRESFOBD, and WIZPXffAM < while on the Birkenhead and North Western liDes; the ordinary trains will serve.

OUR MAGISTRATES. I To the Editor of the Denbighshire Advertiser. bir.—iina morning a friend ..d out to me a leading article in the form of a letter inserted iu the pages of your puny opponent, signed by Fair Play" (the signature should have been "Truth" though it would have been a palpable misnomer in one sense) in which the accusations made by you in your last week's paper are sought to be rebutted, Now, sir, you were not in the private room at the time, bat I was, and I am bound to say that every allegation made by you was true in every particular, though you have in your article rather understated the circumstances more than not. Mr. Panton did tell Mr. Rymer to sit down, or he would order him out of the room; and when the latter replied, somewhat has- tily, that he would not do so unless he should be al- lowed to speak, Mr. Lewis, the clerk, came to Mr, Ponton's rescue, and reminded Mr. Rymer that he was in that room at all, only by courtesy I Mr. Ry- mer admitted the fact, but regretted very mu" h that the law permitted such a custom. Now, I am pre- pared to substantiate this by evidence which Mr. Pan- ton himself caunot well dispute, and if so what be- comes of Fair Play's" statement, that nothing of f the kind occurred at all ? What induced Mr. Rymer to make an apology on the following Monday, of course I cannot say-that is, supposing he did do so. It might be that he re- gretted, as a gentleman, having made use of sharp language to a magistrate during the "warm discus- sion ",that took piace; or it might be that he did it as ii ruse, iti.m-der not to endanger the iuterests of his client by a' personal squabble with a magistrate who, above all things, loves to have his' own way on the Beucli and every where else. With this, however, I have nothing tn do, but 1 am certain the facts were as stated by .you, for 1 myself was an eyewitness of them, as no doubt was Fair Play*" The ca,e of the solicitor from Manchester was worse still, and if Fair Play will only peruse the Man- chester Gttardian of Tuesday last, he will see the case clearly stated, and will also discover what strangers thiuk of the conduct of our magistrates. Mr. Stirk sent in a note, stating who he was, and asking per- missiou to come in to defend his client, Nir. Lewison. It was givi-n to Mr Pugh, who gave it to Mr. Lewi- son, who was then being examined in chief by Mr. Buckton. Mr. Pauton instantly snubbed Mr. Pugh for giving it to the witness, and after reading the note, said that he should not admit him. A second note was sent in, but still Mr. Panton objected; so this gentleman bad his journey from Manchester for no- thing. Fair Play states as an excuse that he was too I late t Why in that case, Air. Rymer himself should not have been admitted, for Mr. Backton had com- menced examining him before even he arrived, and he had not finished before Mr. Stirk appeared, as he came by the half past 11 o'clock train. Talk, indeed, about common truth," "public propriety," and such thiugs-why there is scarcely one grain of trnth in the whole basket of chaff of which Fair Play's let- ter-is made up. A more barefaced attempt to distort facts, bolster up a case, and to mislead the few penile who honour the Wrapper by a perusal, it has never been my experience to witness. Mr. Panton must blush for very shame when he reads it, or he must chuckle at the idea of how nicely it deceives the vulgar public. As to the Rossett ease, that is a matter entirely be- twuen yoorself, the magistrates, and Fair Play." You seem to have given a home-thrnst there, for neither your statements nor inferences are denied- n clear proof that the subject was too delicate for discus-ion. I must leave this part of the di p ,te | entirely in your own hands. I am, air, yours &c., LooK OUT, I I

DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. ( Agriculta iJ societies are now becoming as popular and numerous as Ribbon and Orange societies were ia Ireland a few years ago, and evince a laudable desire ou the part of the propreitors and cultivators of the soil to keep pa«e with the times. As compared with the population Euglaud is but a country of small extent and it bjhoves her in these days ot free trade to make the most of what she does possess. The pretty and picturesque town of Mold was, on Wednesday, the scene of considerable interest, conse- quent on the Annual Agricultural Snow, for the above-n imed counties, taking place there. The socie- ty was open to the Hundred "3 of Ediernion, and adja- cent parts of Merioneth. The early morning was excessively wet, and it was feared the day would con- tinue so, but, fortunately, it cleared up about niae, and with ths exception of showers, not very heavy, now and then, the remainder of the day was tolerable enough. The town was crowded at an early hour by the gentry and farmers of the surrounding districts, who seemed to take a very warm interest, not only in the society generally, but in the day's proceedings especially. The show was held in a field close to the railway at the eutrance (from that side) to the town, and a better spot could not have bean chosen for the occasion. The field forms a sort of amphitheatre, and was calculated to show the stock, &c., oif, not only to tho best advantage, but gave every one the oppor- tunity of witnessing the exhibition without interrup- tion. The upper portion of the field was warded off with sheep pens for that useful animal; the centre to j b-ack cattle; bclotv that no the flat agricultural iui- plements were laid out, and further on the horses were exhibited. At the north-west portion of the field, stands for fowl were erected, and so the whole space was laid out to the best advuutuge, and looked quits » attractive. The quantity of stock on vie w was eon. siderable, particularly in sheep aud cattle, and the best judges stated, that the quality of the animals was much above the average of late. years, and might challenge any locality in England to the same ex- tent, to produce anything better. We did expect to have met with some fine specimens of Welsh mut- toc"-alive, and were much pleased at seeing some of the finest specimens of sheep that could be looked on, and such as would have done great credit to por- tions of the country that put forward higher preten- tions to perfection in this respect. The rams could not be surpassed either for size or shape, and the ewes were equally remarkable. In the swine depart- ment the show was large, and the animals, certainly, put one, for a moment, out ct the notion that it was pigs we looked upon. There were so ue litters of young ones remarkably handsome, and which elicited I the admiration of the best judges. In the cattle eec- tion, we may remark, that much attention seemed to have been paid to the stock, and although the general notion about Welsh cattle may not be very high, yet, we can say, that the exhibition was highly creditable to all concerned, and that the stock of animals shown at Mold, so far as its extent went (and that was considerable), could challenge competition with any society of a like description in England. The show of horses was a fair average one, both in num- bers and quality. Welsh horses are, however, not of the class we see in other districts of the kingdom, but, as far as could be judged, the animals on show were well adapted to the country and agricultural purposes. There were some excellent colts and fillies. with brood mares, but "sires" were not on show. We must now turn to a class of animated nature, though last, not least in our estimation, and that is poultry. Every one likes poultry—it would be as great an insult to a lady, to ask her if she hated poul- try, as to ask her if she hated nsusic. The show was not as extensive as what we have seen at Lucas's and other places, but it was much more useful, and a good deal more ornamental; and it is a gratifying fact to state, that only three of those horrid unmeaning aud useless birds, the "Cochin Chinas," raised their dole- ful cry throughout the day. In place of these there were beautiful fowls, and, so far as plumage went, the hues of the evening could not boast of more col- ours and we believe that, along with this, the birds are really useful, and lay large eggs, which ought to bj the end and aim of all such domestic creatures- the end and aim at all events of the owners—for a fresh egg for breakfast is better than a chop or beef- L laKe any day, and this truth seems well-known to ? the Weigh housewives, whose beautiful poultry adorn- ed the show. In the agricultural implements there was a variety-a large variety—on show, and although in this respect mveation seemed for some time to be at a stand, yet the field presented improved imple- ments, particularly those of Mr. R. E. Lewis, of Rn- thin; Proctor and Ryland, of Saltan, Manchester; J. Windsor, of Oswestry; and other makers: and these manufacturers met with deserved applause. The band of the Royal Flintshire Militia performed in the grounds during the day. The Right Hon. Lord Ken- yon, Sir W. W. Wyuu, Mr. C. Gorst, and many other gentlemen were present; and Mr. John Price, the able secretary of the society, was most attentive to every oue. The grounds were thronged through, out the day. We understand the society has given a great deal of its influence aud example in the exten- sive districts to which it attaches. The character of the entire show gave much satisfaction, and may, as already observed, be taken as reflecting credit on the exhibitors. The following programme will show ge- nerally the sort of animals entered for coinpetition:- CATTLE For the best short horned-bull, above 2 and under 5 years old. being an annroved stork-<wr.- J. ter, k4 second best ditto, PI. For the best short horned bull, above 1 and under 2 years old, E2 2nd best ditto, £ 1. For the best bull ot any hardy breed, adapted to the Upland districts, &c., as in premium 9, 23 2nd best ditto, X I. For the best short-hor- ned cow, iu calf or milk, E2; 2nd ditto, it. For the best short horned heifer, above 2 years old, in calf or milk, 22 second best ditto, tl, For the best short horned heifer, above I and 2 years old, £2 second best ditto, 21. For the best cow or heifer of any hardy breed, adapted to the Upland Districts, &c,, as in premium 17, E2 2nd best ditto, El. To the exhibitor of the greatest number and best descrip- tion of cattle, as extra stock, the same not having competed in any other classes, E5 second best ditto, 23, HORSES: For the best brood mare and foal for the general purposes of agriculture, 23. For the best pair of horses for agricultural purposes, t2. For the best 2 year old cart gelding or filly, L2. SIIEEP For the best pen of 3 southdown etves, which have reared lambs this season, E2. For the best pen of 3 Shropshire down ewes, as above, zC2 For the best pen of 3 Cheviot ewes, as above, 12 For the best pen of 3 mountain ewes, as obove, P-2 For the best southdown ram, of any age, 12. For the best longwoolled ram, of any age, X2. For the best Shropshire down ram, of any age, JB2. For the best Cheviot ram, of any age, 42. For the best mountain ram, of any age, .£2. PIGS For the best boar of the large breed, not more than 4 years old, to be kept within the limits of the society for 8 months after the show, jE2 For the best boar of the small breed, &c., as in premium 38. £ 2. For tho best sow (in pig or milk) of the large breed, 22. For the best sow (in pig or milk) of the small breed, 12. POULTRY: For the best Dorkin cock and two hens, Pl second best ditto, 10s. For the best Spanish ditto, ZI second best ditto, 10s. For the best game ditto, El second best ditto, 10s. For the best Cochin China ditto, Yl second best ditto 10s. For the bast Turkey cock and two hens, il second best ditto, 10s. For the best gander and two geese, XI second best ditto. 10s. THE PLOUGHING MATCH Took place in a field near the town under the following conditions LOCAL PLOUGHING.—'TO the best plough man in each district, XI. Second best ditto, Xi. Third best ditto, 10s. We believe the contest was interesting and close in its way. REWARDS.—To the day labourer, in husbandry only, who has brought up tho greatest number of children without relief from the parish, X3. Second ditto, 21 10s. To the day labourer, in hus. bandry only, who has lived the longest period with the same family, and producing the best character £ 3. Second ditto, 21 10s. To the farmer's man who has lived the longest period as a yearly ser- vant in the same place, and producing the best character .£2. Second ditto, XI. To the dairy maid who has lived the longest period in the same service, and producing the best character, £2. Second ditto. £1. THE DINNER was held at the Black Lion Hotel, and was most }11- fluentially and numerously attended, Lord Kenvou acting as President, the vice-chair being occupied by Mr. oharles Gorst. Press ef matter unfortullately prevents us giving a detailed account of the proceed ings at the dinner, speeches, and the names of tho prize winners, which will be given in our next. On the whole, it may be said that every thing passed off with deserved eolat, Holt. I IESTIMONIAL OE ItESPECT.-Oti Saturday nih t last, the inembers of the Royal British Lion Lodge ot Odd-Fellows, presented their worthy stcretary, Nlr John lieoketh, with a splendid gold chain and key, as a testimonial of respect, and aa acknowltdgment for his past serviceii to the Lodge. Mr. Hesketh it would seem has acted as secretary for the last four or five years, for which he has relused to receive any remuneration, in consideration of this, the mrn't:rs of tha Lodge decided on presenting him with a testimonial, and offered him the choice of a watch, wurth t7-or a gold chiaiu worth £ 5—when I he preferred the latter. The chain was presented to him in the Lodgc-room at the White Lion Inn, Holt, by the N.G., who expressed the grateful feelings which the whole lodge entertained towards Mr. lIea- keth for his efficient and gratuitous services. The Chain, which is a very beautiful one, was supplied by Mr. F. Fraser, jeweller and silversmith, High-street, Wrexham. I Ruthin. COUNTY COURT.-This court was held on the 19til instant, before E. L. Richards, Esq., judge. There were thirty plaints entertd lor trial, nearly all of which were settled out, of court. John Cheshire v. James Francis. An action to recover a balance for I salt. Order forthwith. Conder v. Jones. Mr. Louis applied for costs iu the above case, it having i been withdrawn at the request of the plaintiff. The i learned advocate stated the nature of the case, and said he had been put to considerable trouble in getting up the defence, havi.examined 14 witnesses. The plaiutiif had contracted with the parish ofLlaubedrto kill all the moles for the sum of X5 per annum, but in consequence of the plaintiff not performing the con- tract, the parish refused payment. Mr Adams, who appeared for the plaintiff, said he issued the sum- monses at the request of the plaintiff, and stated that the summous was withdrawn in time. His Honour said, if care is taken to get up a case, some cousidera- tiou ought to be given. Ordered that the clerk of the court assess what he thought sttffieient.-Robert Jones v. Robert Morgan. Mr. Louis appeared for the plaintiff. The plaintiff is a county court bailiff at Ruthin. On the 1st of September he went with a warrant to convey a brother of the defendant to Ru- thin gaol. He fouud him at Llanarmou, but he was not very willing to come to durance vile. The defen- dant hearing of this matter, came to a public house in which the plaintiff and defendant were, and commenc- ed pulHng the bailiff by the nose. The landlord of the public house interfered, and prevented the defen- dant doing any further injury. The case h viig been fully proved, judgment was given for the plaintiff, Damages £2 and costs. Kuabon. I SUDDEN DEATH OF Da. DAVIEs.-We are sorry to have to record the death of Dr Device, of Ruabon, which took place iu a very sudden manner on Monday evening last. The deceased went to bed in the after- noon, as was sometimes his habit, and at 5 o'clock he was seen by the servant maid, who observed no unu- sual symptoms about him. She went again about 7 o'clock, when to her horror and astonishment she dis- covered that he was dead. Ou Wednesday an inquest was held on the body at the Bricklayer's Arms, Hua- bon, before B. H. Thelwall, Esq, the coroner, when, after au investigation, the foreman, on the part of the jury, returned a verdict of Found dead." The de- ceased was a person of kind manners, and was much respected by the inhabitants of the district, amongst whom he had lived for the greater part of his life.- The following gentlemen comprised the jury:—T. Evans, Esq., foreman; Messrs, G. Powell, Morris, T. Madeley, J. Allen, T. Yardley, Joues (joiner), D. Jones, Jos. Ilughes, C. Roberts, Davies (druggist), Robjrts (currier), Joues (station), C. Phenix, Martin (tailor), Anthony Morris, and Sheppard (brewer.) LLAY. The third anniversary of the dinner given by W. L. Poulkes, Esq., to his friends and tenantry came off on Thursday last at his shooting box, Rackery flall, Li,-tv. -Alr. Foulkes was supported on his right by his fricnd Bircham, Esq, Recorder of Bedford: snd on his left by W. Kewley, Esq. of Stansty Cot tage, A Joze, Esq, occupying his tuual chair as vice- president. The dinner did every justice to the worthy house- keeper, and was replete with everything desirable for such an occasion. After the cloth was removed the usual loyal toasts were given,, and song and sentiment followed each other in rapid succession. The principal songs of the evening were by Messrs, Kewley, Dodd, and Bircham. The toast of ditto being the health of John Foulkes, Esq., which was feelingly responded to by his brother who, with the rest of the gentlemen, regretted. the came of his absence, owing to indisposition. The evening closed most agreeably by all present expressing their gratification with their worthy and estimable landlord.

BIRTHS. On the 16th inst., at Hafodunos, the wife of Henry R. Sandbach, Esq., of a son. On the 16th inst., at Springfield, near Ifolywell. Flintshire, the wife of Henry Spencer Cooper, Esq., of a son. On the 17th iust., the wife of the Rev. E. L. Barnwell, Ruthin, of a son. On the 20th inst., at Shrawardine Castle, the wife of Mr. P. W. Bowen, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 20th inst., at the parish church. Mold, Mr Thomas Jackson, Pentreclawdd, near Oswestry, to Mary, relict of Mr. Thomas Parry, carrier, of Os- westry. On the 17th inst., at St. George's, Hanover-square, London, by the Ven. Archdeacon Clive, Capt. Willes Johnson, R.N., Hennington Hall, Wilts, to Margaret Anne, eldest daughter of David Pugh, Esq., M.P., of Llanercbydol, Montgomeryshire. 0 n the 22nd of September instant, at St. James's Church, in the parish of Edgbaston, by the Rev. Thomas York, Mr. Charles Beecher, third son of William Cole, ksq., Town Clerk of the borough of Ruthin, Deabighihire, to Anne, eldest daughter of Mr. George Williams, of the Albion Hotel, Wolver- hampton. On the 24th inst., at Wrexham Church, by the Rev. J. Dixon, Mr. E. Roberts, to Mrs. E. Pugh. On the 24th inst., at Wrexham Church, by the Rev. J. Dixon, Mr. John Roberts, to Miss Mary W illiaws. DEATHS. On the 20th inst., Thomas, son of Mr. Hum- phreys, butcher, Eagles-street, Wrexham. On the 4th inst, Mr. Thomas Roberts, farmer, 13iills Wood, near Gresford, aged 94, much respected by a large circle of frieuds. On the 22nd inst., very suddenly, Dr. Davies of Ruabon, much respected by his friends and acquaint- ances, aged 65 years. i

DEATH OF VISCOUNT HARDINGE we have to announce the death of Viscount Hardmge which took place at 11 38 on Wednesday morning, at Z rCaWe0°e' South Park, near TZ^eVeu ?? '? ?.  From the lowest grade he ros. to the very' nighesc rank ill. the British army by his own deserts. He was not connected by birth with any noble fami- ly, nor with nnr influentlll clique in military circles and yet he became commander-in-chief. lie was born at Stanhope, in the North of England, his father being a clergyman of the Fatablished Church I and incumbent of that parish. He entered, the army as au ensign in 1798, and steadily rose in-rank

] LATEST MARKETS. I LIVERPOOL CORN MARKErT.—SEPT. 26. U W • ..J I At our market this day we had but the usual j attendance. The best descriptions of wheat I were scarce, and an advance of td. to 2d. per bushel was in some instances obtained. There was also rather more doing in comwon quali- ties. New oats were Id. per bushel lowtT; old were unaltered.- Barley, beans, and peas, %ere unaltered. Indian corn was held firmly, at all II advance of 6d. per quarter over the prices of Tuesday. I LONDON CORN MARKET.— SEPT. 26. Little do le in English wheat, and rates ra- ther under Monday's. Foreign a slow sale, at previous terms. Fine barley fully as high, but I ordinary a little cheaper. Fair trade in oat,, I I at previous terms. Flour dull. I WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET SEPT. 27. Wheat trade quiet, yet rather ifrmer than at Lscds on Tuesday. Old and best new must be quoted I per quarter lower than last Friday. Secondary and bad-conditioned parcels different to quit at is. to 2s. per quarter decline. Fine barley Is. dearer. Beans' oats, and shelling each fetch full prices.

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TO CORRESPONDENTS. Cmlut SHOW.-In our list of the fruits and Havers i ex hi bit r 3 at the Chirk li.,)rt;(-. "ural Shnv by Mr. | Cope, of Llangedwia Hall, wa o uitted to notice a aish of cherries, which etitiall.,J, if they did not excel those exhib'iVed from Acton Park. The Uvo speciracis were much toi-tircil, awl for a time puss- zled many ot the visitors ,>* 1 o what truit they were -one gen tleuian -in our hearing: sngcly g.'iessinc that they were French j>!nms There Otmlci be no mistake, however, as to thsir heiil a most deli- cious looking fruit—opinions being unauimous ou this point. EKRAXUM.—Tn 'HE letter uf -An Observer," inserted in our Iflst number, the following sentence occurs: "It fr certain that the Am'-rieuns wouid have re- fused to iiiipport edtir-atior, without bring compel- led. It should have been—" Is it certain, &c." PKTSIBO.—The lines IS hy a person from Brvati)(), (,orn ment;iil,, Oil art gone to 0 the grave, but we will not deplore the," arc un- questionably very beautilul. Even when a hoy we can recollect being struck with the vigour of the composition and the ppt'ios of the sentiment! We did not know until now that the talented author resided so near to us, or we certainly .1<1 have planned to obtain au introduction before this. Iu furtherance of this objet the author uili oalige us with his card, and then, if uc bo the autboi, (and not the admirer merely,; of the above lines, the Poet's Corner shall be uj.trued to all and any of his efftisiuns-but not till ilien. Can our correspon- dent realty uring hinuiclf to btlicve that 110 one reads poetry but himself, or that they cannot remember it if they do?

CIIARTISM FRos r-BfTTEN. JONAH'S gourd sprung up in a night and per- ished in a day, whPst the gnarled oak takes at least one hundred years to arrive at maturity, and flourishes for centuries afzerwards. The same rule of nature is continued throughout the animal kingdom, for the average duration of life is found to be somewhere about four times the period at which an animal becomes perfect as one of its species. Precociousness brings on premature decay and death, as fecundity is kept m check by counteracting influences. In glanc- ing at the history of the world, in order to as- certain the cause of the rise and fall of empires and other human institutions, we still find the sanie principle in active operation. States and cities whose growth has been rapid, having been forced, as it were, into maturity by arti- ficial stimulants, or peculiar circumstances, have ever been but short-lived, their decline and de- cay, being as sudden and inglorious as the r rise was speedy and brilliant. Athens, Car thagc, Venice, and Genoa, are cases in point, and bear ample testimony to this immutable law pervading all terrestrial things. I?hnds, thro wn up by volcanic agency, have been known to sink back again to their original beds in the ocean within twenty-four hours, leaving no trace behind them; whilst those formed by the coral insect seem as endurable as the globe it- self. From these facts the people of the vari- ous nations of Europe who, including ourselves, are seeking for social and political amelioration, may learn that liberty itself may be too hastily won to be permanent, and that freedom and constitutional forms of government are to be obtained and kept by efforts more resembling the coral insect than the earthquake. Before entering upon another agitation, and I indorsing the physical force principles pro- pounded by that aged and foolish political of- fender, John Frost, the Chartists of England should take a mental survey of the states of the Continent, to ascertain what, revolution, based upon that principle, has achieved for iLs adhe- rents there, and especially in France. If free- dom were to be obtained by revolutions, no country on the earth would be so free as that of France, whilst it is well known that few king- doms are virtually more despotically and ty- rannically ruled. Would Mr. Frost and his deluded followers and sympathisers wish to see the working men and the middle classes of Eng- land stripped of the substantial political advan- tages which we undoubtedly possess, and reduced to the level of their brethren in France, Italy, and G ermany ? If they do, let them repeat the Newport riots on an extended scale-incite the now peaceable and orderly working classes to suicidal attacks on the ruling powers, and on the owners of property; let them create ill- feeling beween the employed and the employ- er, so that a suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, the calling up of the Yeomanry, and an extension of the standing army may be neces- 11 "I sary, anu tney have done their best to accom- plish the end in view. Degraded and enslaved •is England is, according to the wild rhapsodies of such demagogues as Ernest Jones, and such ungrateful incendiaries as John Frost, still we possess the right to speak plainly our views, and to make proselytes to them by all moral means, if we feel disposed. What more can man rea- sonably desire ? We do not intend in this ar- ticle to discuss the points of the so-called Char- ter; but this we must say, that if it were seri- ously supported by a decided majority of the British people, including the middle classes, it would most assuredly become the law of the land, as did the Reform Bill, and Free Trade in Corn. If this be not the case, is physical force t) be used by the minority in order to thrust a constitution on the majority and the most influential portion of the nation, and that too against their convictions as well as their in- terests ? Are we, in England, to imitate the pro-slavery party in Kansas, and scalp and murder those whom we cannot convince, and who will insist upon having an opinion as well as ourselves-are we? John Frost informs his partisans that the stake which they arc to play fur is a mighty oiie-it is one of life or death." If so, whose fault will it be ? We be- lieve that many anomalies exist in our social system which require reforming, and we are also aware that the working man and mechanic are debarred from many privileges which they, as Englishmen, ought to possess but it is, ne- vertheless, true that, with all its faults and shortcomings, modern legislation has set in strongly in favour of the labouring closes The reduction of duty on nearly all the necessaries of litè-and, above all, the repeitl ofthe cci-n laws the imposition of a probate duty on land- ed property the ameliorations effected in our- eviininal code; and the evident desire which -L exists ro supersede indirect for direct taxation, are undeniable proofs of a disposition togivdu- nIly case the fiscal burdens which weigh down the poor, and to raise them in the scale of civi- lization. The history of this country has clear- ly demonstrated the truth of a problem which ;t were well if other countries were to mas'cr. uz., that revolution never yet produced re- form. nor obtained for the people the poliÛcal or social objects for wInch they.tru?d It is not by our Jack Cades and Wat T?s th?t ?. obtained MWa Charta, the llm oM? ?.?t J or the more recent Reform Bill; they were ?med by the union of the whole peo?. ?..da?mstthe temporary rulers and mere ou?-ud. of the time; and if the Charter is ever to become the law of the land, it will only b° achieved by the people enlisting the sympathies and support of the middle classes, and by their proving, by moderation and love of order, their fitnes- to be entrusted with extended political rights..Newport riots, incendiary speeches, and down with the tyrants mottoes, will rc--irif .u:d not expedite the enfranchisement of the masses, and which themselves must know, if not blinded by fanaticism, and their passions inflamed by men who should know better, but who are willing to sacrifice the well-being of their confiding dupes to their own personal I aims and selfish love of notoriety. As to Frost hirasell, his present, conduct is as wicked and ungrateful as it is superlatively foolish. However tyrannical the British JU- 1 I B" h (' v< rrniiKiit 11&)" be, it spared his life when it was 10rfcill ui th. CY29 of both law and justice, for, I although nut directly, he virtually caused the I •l?ath of .sa cral victims. Not omy wa. merey to him, when he had no ruht to I c pec* U, tiaei;OVCI*Illl,t, tile Sovereign wi,o«n he ,0 iHf< era few years, I and uruon tmy might reasonably have supposed that iJ., t..uot-eu the wickeduesd of Lis conduct, j and become sorry for bis crime, unconditionally gave him his liberty, and also permitted him to return to the country whose laws he had so wantonly broken. He returns, and finds that country in a state of profound pc.,lce,-p-i-sper- ous, happy, and contented—ai«i the first thing I Which this incorrigible firebrand does is b dis- turb, tis much as it lies in his power, the con- tentment which he witnesses everywhere around him,—proving, in fact, the existence of that very liberty which he professes to disbelieve in. Englishmen well know how to appreciate such conduct, for it is impossible that a bad and ungrateful man can ever make a food citizen 1 or a prudent p-fimn. As to the passing of1 the Charter in :he present temper of the na- tion, it is worse than a.i absurdity to dream of it, even if it were desirable at any time to do so. The working men of England a.re too sagacious and enlightened not to perccinJ tins, and hence the revival of the Chartist agitation will be as abortive as its success is hopeless. The ignorant and the vulgar nrv for a time join in and applaud, but we be- live that the workmen of these islands will not again allow themselves to be Frost-bitten ) in order to obtain even the six points of the Charter. ¡

I LIBERTY VERSUS SLAVERY. I 1 HE news received this week from America is as disheartening to the friends of liberty as it i3 important in itself. Not only has the pro- r slavery party triumphed at Washington but the free soilers in Kansas have been defeated in several engagements, so that their cause at present seems quite hopeless. Horrible bar- t barities, such as would almost disgrace the savages who roam the trackless wilderness, arc daily committed by bands of lawless ruffians on women and unoffending persons who are sus- pected of being favourable to the abolitionists, and both justice and mercy seem discarded by these demons in human shape. Hemmed in on j all sides, few in numbers, beaten, and apparent- ly isolated from all succour and support, it is not to be wandered at that this handful of brave men, and tried patriots, should have been dispirited, and that their friends should be alarmed for their safety. The war in Kansas is something more than a civil contest, which at all times is of the most cruel and malignant character, but it is a war of extermination j and can only be terminated by the expulsion or extinction of one of the parties. And this spectacle—mens laughtering their fellow-coun- trymen because they are desirous to wash their hands of the blood of the slave-it is to be seen in the land of Penn and Washington, and by descendants of the- Pilgrim Fathers If these disgraceful and demonical outrages and murders were simply perpetrated by border ruffians, out of the pale of civilization by rea- son of their insulated position, they would even then be a stigma on the American name but what can be said or thought when they are known to be sanctioned by the Great Federal assembly of the Union, and by the President himself, who declares that opposition to the illegal institution of slavery is "rebellion," and at the same time authorizes and commands the Federal army to assist in putting it down ? If this. iniquitous act be, carried into execut ion, as no doubt it will be one of two things must in- evitably result; either the Northern States of; the Union will have to succumb to the more audacious and cunning Southerners or else a civil war must ensue between the orth and 1 South for supremacy, and political domination. Slavery and liberty can no more assimilate or combine than can fire and water, and the Union must now become one great slavehold- ing State, or the plague spot must be finally eradicated. To this state of things has our cousins across the Atlantic been brought by the selfish tactics of Messrs. Pierce and Marcy, during their four years possession of office. Men who think nothing of fanning a civil war in a great country merely as an election dodge," are not pre-eminently qualified to guide the destinies of any people; and from what we know of the executive of free Ame- rica" their hatred of England and sympathy with the autocrat of Russia cannot much be wondered at, great as the seeming paradox was at one time. A nation of slave owners, and whose argument for persisting in a system aban(loned even by Russia, consist of bowie- knives, revolvers, silver-headed canes, tar-bar- rels, the scalping-knife, and who after mur- dering an opponent can tear out his heart be- fore it has well-nigh done beating, and cut it up into slices, cannot be supposed to be very delicate or scrupulous in international disputes for what is England to them, if it shows any sympathy (which we are proud to say it does) fur the miserable victims of their tyrannical cu- pidity. The Almighty dollar" is the only idol which they are prepared to worship, and for it they are prepared to sacrifice justice, li- berty, the indivisibility of their country, and the good opinion of the world at large. Such is the picture which the Southern States of the American Union presents to the world in the earlier half of the nineteenth century. It must be admitted, that, viewing the whole of the politiean horizon at one view, the pros- pects of liberty are neither bright nor encour- aging. In every kingdom in Europe, except- ing this country and Russia, dispotism is gra- dually tightening the manacles with which the various peoples have been so long held in bondage,and the tyrants who thus oppress them, do not any longer make a pretence of modera- tion, and will not even condescend to gild their chains by governmental juggleries. France is tamed down and chained like a young tiger, by a keeper who feeds it well, but who rules it firmly Spain is threatened with the revival of the Inquisition, and the worst rule of the elder Bourbons; Austria is encircling Italy like a huge boa constrictor, waiting only for a I convenient moment to coil itself around its vic- tim, crush its feeble liberties to death, and then devour it wholesale Germany is already a prey to petty harpies and vultures, who, under the wing of the imperial eagles of Prussia and Austria, devour the substance of their people without fear and remorse and the Neapolitan Nero is prepared at any moment to lose his life and his kingdom together rather than for- got the horrible and demonical pleasure of tor- turing and enslaving the most virtuous of his subjects. The regeneration of these various, k nations must, we- know, be the woi k of time and will require more constancy and sielf-de- nial to accomplish than many sanguine politi- cans imagine, and, which of late, they them- selves have exhibited. But America, hitherto. boasted of her freedom—has pointed the finger of scorn at serfs and bondsmen, and gloried in equality, liberty, and free institu- tions. To this empty fanfaronade the enemies of liberty can now return an effective answer—they have only to repeat the words Slavery" and Kansas" as aa answer to her boasts and pre- tensions. Tile ruffians who now swarm on the shores of the Missouri to shoot down and mur- der the friends of the oppressed ,slave; arc sadly degenerated from the heroes who fought at Lexington and Bunker's ilill. The ° acorn which was then sown is fast maturing into an unbending and intractable tree. In the mean time, England is progressing— slowly it may be, but stiff progressing—in ma- terial prosperity and social reform. Her colonies under her fostering hand, aro growing up into constitutional states, and bid fair to rival their powerful foster-mother in everything which constitutes real greatuess and stability. No slave can exist under her rub;—the genius of her people forbid it. That America has de- generated can only be owing to the necessities of the early settlers which a llowed slavery to be introduced, and to the mixture of alien blood with that of the Anglo-Saxon. But from whatever cause it is certain that Young Ame- rica" is not the friend of liberty, and that the despotism there practised differs only from that of the old countries of the continent by beto" nmre undisguised and fierce, and infinitely less refined.

REFORM IN RUSSIA. PEACE hfis -it, lengt h been secured upon a basis much mo c and agreeable to all parties- concerned tban could possibly have been ex pee ed Irom the renowned Treaty of Paris and the Tripartite Treaty in the bargain. The Em- peror of Kusaia*, from prudential motives, and possibly <iho Ilvm a sincere dcfirc to inaugurate an era of Peace, has issued a manifesto to the Russian people which will render his name in history more renowned and revered than that of his more belligerent and stubborn fa- ther. Russian statesmen have long sloee ob- tained a worM-renowned fame for the sagacity and ability with which they have conducted their foreign diplomacy, sho wing unqestionably that they are men of ueep penetration and wonder- ful forethought. Men questioned their mo- II tives and honesty, but their talents never. They may be false and despotic but not weak or imbecile. Perhaps the exigencies of the state and the low state of civilization existing amongst the various races composing that co- lossal thing, termed the Russian Empire, neces- sitated the stern regimen which has hitherto been so relentlessly upheld and enforced. But even the most barbarous people muu progress and the Czar and his ministers have, unsolici- ted and in the m eful manner, now practically acknowlevl^ 1 tneir appreciation of this change. This will be a grateful boon not only to the Russian people, but to the world at large. The changes about to be made in Russia are of a magnitude which ordinarily have not been obtained by any people only after years of agi- tl)tiott or.by means of a successful revolution. The apparent object of the manifesto seems to the amelioration of the social and material con- dition of the people, thus adding to their wealth, comfort, and power. For this purpose it is proposed to constiuct railways in e^ery part of the country, to alFord increased facilities to commerce, and to allow Russian subjects to visit foreign countries without being taxed for the privilege, and unchecked by vexatious offi- cial restrictions. But the order, which is the more especially interesting to ourselves and the rest of Europe, as indicating the peaceful inten- tions of the Czar, is the following. It is enacted that for the four consecutive years next ensu- ing there shall be no conscription for the army, and that the vacancies and reductions which during that period must occur, shall not not until then be filled up. Now, when it is considered the army requires every year no less than 150,000 recruits to keep it at its full com- plement, it follows that in four years time it will be reduced to no less than 600,000 soldiers! This is disbanding and no mistake about it; and it is a hint which our own government and the other tax-ridden and soldier-ridden coun- tries of Europe would do well to imitate. With France in close alliance with us, we have noth- ing to fear from any other power in the old world, but Russia and now that she has given us proof of the sincerity of her desire for peace, there is no excuse for us keeping up large stand- ing armies and fleets. For the present, at least, Russia has given up her traditional dreams of conquest, and that should satisfy us. It has been hinted, and may be true, that her real in- tention is only to augment and consolidate her power in order to strike a more effective bl ow at the liberties of the world in future, havi n found herself overmatched in the last struggl e but this can only be a matter purely conjectural and time alone can resolve whether it be wel founded or not.

"WREXHAM BOARD OV GUARDIANS. Present- Captain Pauton, R.N., Chairm an A Joze, Esq Vice Chairman; Messrs. Burton, D. Jon e Richards, Brough, C. Wright, Isaac Jones, A. W.Ed- wards, Roberts (Llay), Alanley, Hughes (Ruabon), Shaw, Edisbury, Parker, Roberts (Erbietock), and Roberta (Ruabon). THE PARISH OF ERBISTOCK. I The clerk read a letter from the overseers of thi 8 parish, ngainst whom summonses were taken out in the early part of the week, for them to appear at a special sessions, for not paying up their arrears of puor rates, due to the union, askin-g for further delay, and stating reasous for the request. A long conversation then ensued, at the termination of which, at the suggestion of the Chairman, it was decided that the delay could not be granted by the Board, as the matter was then entirely out of their hands. In answer to Mr. Roberts, the guardian, the Clerk intimated that if the money was paid in by Satur- day, with the costs, no further proceedings could of course be taken, as then there would remain no cieim. ELECTION OF A MEDICAL OFFICER FOR RUABON. I The Clerk said he had received a letter, conveying to the Board the intelligence of the death of the late lamented Dr. Davies, of Ruabon, and that, in conse- quence, it would be necessary, previous to an election of an officer to fill his place, that a person be appoint- ed to perform the duties during the interregnum. It was the custom for a person to be appointed to act in case that the medical officer should be ill, and he be- lieved that Dr. Roberts had done the work for some time past. Mr. C. Wright: I believe Dr. Ingman has attended lately to Mr. Davies's most important cases. After some conversation, Mr. Brough proposed and Mr. Joze seconded, that Dr. Ingman be appointed temporarily to the ofifce, when they were cautioned by the Chairman not to act too hastily in the matter, as on a previous occasion a bill of £ 46 had been sent in by a gentleman so appointed, for three weeks atten- dance. It behoved them to be a little cautious. Dr. Roberts (who is a guardian,) came into the room at this stage of the discussion, and after a time said it was his son, and cot himself, who had acted for Mr. Davies. This removing the objection to the appointment of Dr. Roberts, (who was mistaken for his father, the guardian,) that gentleman was at once appointed pro tem. Instructions were then given to the Clerk to ad- vertise in the newspapers for a medical orliccr for the Ruabon district. A QUEER PORTKR. The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Porter, intimating his inability to perform his duties, in couiequcuce of his being rather flighty and weak in his hend, being subject to religious vagaries, &c., causing much depression. On this novel letter being !cad, the Porter was calicd up to state mure distinctly what the nature of his complaint was. He stated he had had a fall some time ago, and that too much thought about religion had brought on a depression of spirits which he could not overcome. He should be willing, however, to stay in the house, and assist any other person who should be appointed. On his leaving the room Mr. Kemp was called in, and stated that in his opinion the man was decidedly insane. He had caused him more trouble, and be- haved more irregularly, than many peraons who had been sent to an asylum. If ho could not get any other person, he would a great deal rather not have him, as he only gave him additional trouble. It was then resolved that a new Porter should be advertised for, Mr. Kemp stating that he knew a person whom he thought would suit exactly, if he could be found. Number in titc-honac, I gl-same as last week.

AGJUCULTURAL IMPROVEMENT IN TBR WUT. ? )Juring the late harvest the  in many parts  were much inconvenienced by the deficiency of labourers. As a means of ovel'coming this in future, and "4 t'- a numbcr of the principal farmers ^oif f Devonshiro bave formed a steam !h?g C°mpany> under thc limited liability act, for the purpose of employing steam threlhiS machines ia various parts of the county; and dS ing the last few weeks some of these machines ?e been in oopS eratr ion, much to the aston?hn? -C "t. A  Luc in idfSh ""°?- ?°'?ret.t).ta.i) and in all othey agricultural 0perations folW te pprraaccttL ice iof f their ancestors. ?"' combanv in question will not confine itself to steam threshiS but, if successful, they will also pmnln<r • ma¿binos and other ?'s '?'"r''rtihe ?tmpto?ve- ave bcc recently introduced for the -p-- ment of agriculture. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.-—On the 14th of August last, a ship's longboat landed at Madeira withtwen ty -twomen and one woman, Mdavs who were placed in confinement by the lo?g government, the supposition being that they be- longed to a Dutohvess bound to Batavia, and had murdered the European cr? T?' ter received at Lloyd's fr«»magent> men" tions that little more ?an be com explanation of the circumstanceGD speak an unintelligible language. I?w™ u ap* pear 6-om their signs and S ? ? ? ??? ? ?- pear from their sifns and aSio™thlTu port having been ?iH.?t? the cantam^to have had a dis?pute ?wSh uh?-? ??''?? which had led to quarrelling and fighting, which. resulted in their foroi™0 Europeans boW, td nfrrldl ( TI Tlon?g.fboat three or four days bemfS ore landed at ^a- three O four ofda??sb? ? ? ?? at Ma- deira,. One of the men, who is wou«ded i? the shoulder 'is of » ,° thMthc the of thomeu ha, wri ^L the Mme,16 is sup- posed, of the vessel t.hpv were in on paper. The characters am those of an Eastern alphabet. FLOWEBS or C Tuesday is republished 1^ 7 of Tuesday is republished a treaty made with the King of Siam in 1 S'>6. Jn ll L portion of the document his Ma^ Ty y kdd^ escn*"y bed as the powerful Lorc4 who is in poogession of every g(!od, t everv rti /U ? ?of evebr.?y <.oo?<! am??''??.?.? of the sacred and great kintrd^f ^f «s- y thusya, incomprehensible to fue hSead i and Kr^am' the sacred beauty of the royal palace, sereae and infallib b there.

THE ROYAL BBITISH BANK.-The Royal British Bank is dissolved and its aflairs thrown into Chancery, with small hope that either the shareholders or depositors will realise anything from its remaining assets. The system of fraudulent transactions exposed at Saturday's extraordinary meeting, is happily almost with- out a parallel in our commercial experience. It appears that the talliabilities of the bank are 1539,131, and the ibtal assets, 1289,644, show- ing a deficiency of no less than ?250,487. The !actors and their friends have not only prac- tised systematic deception on the shareholders and the public, but have helped themselves liberally to the funds entrusted to their safe keeping. Amongst the recipients of the plun- der were Humphrey Brown, Esq., M P., for Tewkesbury, to the extent of 170,00) Mr. John Gwynne, another Director, for t 14,000 John M'Gregor, Esq., M.P. for Glasgow, for 17,362; Mr. Cameron, the secretary, for 130,000; and Mr. Mulins, the solicitor, for 17,000. So far did this system of unfaithful- ness .obtain, that even one of the auditors, whose special business it was to act as a check upon the Board, borrowed 12.000. The chief in- strument of the swindle appears to have been Mr. Cameron, the secretary, who kept the ac- count of these transactions in a private ledger under lock and key. A call of X50 per share has been made upon tne unfortunate shareholders but this is not likely to meet outstanding C Iiillls. It seems doubtful in the present state of the law whether they or the depositors have any redress against the directors who have so cruelly betrayed and plundered them. A patient in the lunatic asylumn at Lancas- ter, named Martha Lanton, met with her death on Tuesday last, in consequence of the acciden- tal administration of 2 spoonsful of a prepara- tion of opium, instead of an aperient medicine which had been prescribed for her. The poor woman was thirty-seven years of age—thir- teen of which had been spent in the asylum. She was unmarried, but laboured under the im- I pression that she had been, and constantly wore a ring on her finger. It transpired that the bottle usually containing the aperient medicine had been filled, during the absence of the sup- erintendent, and his assistant in the surgery. on Monday, by the house porter, who had been in the situation twenty years, and who had frequently been in the habit of replenishing it, and in the place where it was kept was another large jar, of similar size and appearance, con- taining laudanum, and he had inadvertently filled the bottle with the wron g jar, without looking at the label to ascertain whether ho was right or wrong. The coroner at the inquest I in a(IcLgressin(r the jury, said there could be only I one conclusion as to the manner in which de- I ceased came to her death—an accidental one I but that there had also been great neglect wj flf evident. Verdict accordingly. ■ The Earl of Albermarle presided on Tneeday t at a missionary meeting at Norwich, and in the I course of the proceedings renewed his attacks I on the East India Company reading a letter Z from a, missionary, to the effect that the details I of American slavery do not equal the cruelties K practised in India, and that Christianity could I not spread among the rural population of that P country so long as the masses are degraded, t Lord Albermarle insisted that a reform must be B at once undertaken that the double govern- I ment must be done away with, and a Minister BI ot the Crown made responsible. SCAKCITT or liton IN Rus81A.-The hiforh B price of iron in Russia is a great evil, both for E agriculture and most branches of industry. "We B find," says a Russian writer," in the rural H buildings of our western provinces wooden nails I ? taking the place of iron nails, and even amongst I f easy if not wealthy proprietors, we find lock and bolts at park gates and garden doors too, 1 replaced by wooden latches, and hinges by osier (j rings, by which the doors are hung up?tbc | posts, whilst their richer brethren who use the I metal article grumble sadly at its pncc. j Throughout a great part of the empire Pfarm horses are without shoes, and &rm carts with. t out tires axles are of wood, spades of wood [ covered with a thick coating of iron; and in 11 many districts the ploughshare itself is wood M with an iron point. Implements of that dezerip- ■ tion were to be seen at St. Petersburg show of agricultural products in 1850." i A GLOOMY HISTORY.—At the Marlborough )!ù- F lice court, on Monday, a poor man, who at one time moved in a respectable rank in society, and had ac- IS tually been a magistrate, was charged with attempt" |B ing to drown himself in the Serpentine on Fn?.y |B evening last. A witness named Weaver, said he was Wm passing through Hyde Park about 9 o'clock on Friday M night, when he heard a splash in the water, which at S first he thought proceeded from a dog, but on seeicg ? a hat ftúating on the water, he went to the Humane H &oc'ety s station and procured the drags, and succeed' jfl ed in pulliug the defendant out just as he was sink- B ing. The defendant was taken to the Humane So- |jfi ciety's establishment, aad when he could be removed iB with safety, he was sent to the workhouse, where he IB had remained, being too ill to be brought to this COI1t jH before Monday. The following letter found in h¡ ■ i?*!l8!,0n W,1I throw some light on the cause of this M attempt at self-destruction.- London, 19th September. Hj^H My Dear BMrothL er.-W?t I am to do, un'?yo" M will pay a draught upon you, I know not. I "m h. | tera!!y?tthoata[?nny,and scarcely anyun?cto- ? thing to wear. I feel driven to destruction, and am, I M believe, sometimes insane. ?'' God's sake do not ■ 1W 3 mr be thQS aban^°»ed. Deservedly 1 am pu.?h. M S ed TThhoughts too horrid to re<k,ct ion, dav a? ■ SS^ht 'haZf me' and the Wor*ngofyo«r Mte,«» ■ iofhln l H^ the return ot the cheque fr M S mns ma"agrea?er acamp-of me it not ?e. ? Itutir w ?" v hours have I looked into thc ? N eot¡ne water nutil Etched. I have left the ? ■ bke 1 cow/ T dared not attempt anything. M dinesa haa «a»itwi0e! ? brain has suf?, I and tli k rne d6Tilish ?'"? ?'? have I rushed 11 M theVd ry the water, ?? then shrank .ppaHcJ. » M w? on? ? ? ? Mercy to confiae mo to a madhouse, H tkon fn 1 ? me be watcht d. I send this to HeDOØ, H ho?M w.U n 6nd you early to-morrow wor"?09. TK?A iga my only hope on e8rt h; and what hopes beit ? my8e,r entertain? Interpose between hell 1 Myself. Not having a penny ?p" ? I send it by bearer K from where I am btaying. e. Mr BOadon greeted that the defendant should be r< ??1 wSh ? tUl Wedueaday to give time tocommuu? i I with hM friends.