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&B8 THE "LEADER. [No. 388, Attghpst 29'1...
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Leader Office, Saturday, August 29. THE ...
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AMERICA. The Baltic arrived yesterday mo...
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The New Peers.—The new title of the Marq...
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Miscellaneous. Thk Court.—Her. Majesty, ...
venerable incumbent , and of the departed , worth and genius ' -bf-Ms talented childxen . —Leeds Times . Sek Hugh " VThebleb . —His history is remarkable . He was a soldier of the Lake days . He entered the . ^ army in 1803 , joined his regiment at this very station of < Cawnpore , and marched thence under Lord Lake , now £ fty-four years ago , to the conquest of Delhi . He had distinguished himself since in Afighanistan and elsewhere , and his long term of service comprised almost half the period of our rule in India . —Times .
Important Movement fob the Promotion of Social Science . —Lord Brougham has consented to preside , and to deliver the inaugural address , at the formation of an association which is about to be established for the purpose of bringing together the supporters of the various efforts which are now being made for social improvement , and to elucidate by discussion the connexion between each , and the mutual assistance they may render to each other . The inaugural meeting will be held in the Town Hall , Birmingham , on Monday , October 12 th . . Mb . Layard on India . —In returning thanks on Thursday evening for a testimonial presented to Mm by his late constituents at Aylesbury , Mr . Layard urged at considerable length the necessity for reform in the administration of our Eastern empire .
Meeting of Middlesex Magistrates . —A meeting of the magistracy of Middlesex was held at the Sessions House , Clerkenwell-green , on Thursday . A mortgage upon the county rate for 50 , 000 ? ., for the purposes of Hanwell Asylum , was executed , and it was resolved that the sum of 20 , OO 0 k , voted for Colney Hatch Asylum , be raised as required by the finance committee . It appeared from the reports of the visiting justices of the three prisons , that there were in Coldbath Fields , 1527 prisoners ; Tpthill Fields , 910 ; and the House of Detention ^ 267 ; total , 2694 . The sanitary condition of each establishment was reported , considering the prevalent heat , as satisfactory , although there had been an outbreak of choleraic diarrhoea at To thill Fields , attacking one hundred and fifty males and sixty female prisoners without fatal result . A report was brought up by Mr . Antrobus , and after some discussion a notice was given for an additional vote of 10 , 000 / ., making a total of
50 , 000 * . Toe . New Canadian Bishopric . — The . Indian ( steamer ) has brought news of the formal foundation of the new bishopric of London in Canada , of which the liey . Dr . Cronyn has been appointed first bishop . The consent of her Majesty ' s government has been transmitted to the Bishop of Toronto and the Governor of Canada , and with it a commission from the Archbishop of Canterbury in his capacity of Metropolitan , authorizing the Bishops of Toronto , Montreal , Quebec , and Nova Scotia , to proceed with Dr . Cronyn ' s consecration . The ceremony will take place at Toronto .
Friqhtful Accident . —A frightful accident happened last Saturday to a lady at Portland , who , in company with another , visited the island for the purpose of -enjoying the delightful scenery . While walking on the railway at the top of the hill , they overtook some waggons laden with stone , drawn by three horses . The ladies attempted to get out of the way , but in so doing the dress of one of them blew towards one of the wheels , . which instantly caught it and drew , the unfortunate woman under , crashing one leg in a frightful manner , the flesh being literally torn from the bones , and breaking the bone of the other leg , She was immediately conveyed to the established hospital of the island , where medical attendance was promptly at hand , and where she still lingers , fears being entertained that she will be obliged to undergo amputation . —Sherborne Journal . Thb Potato Disease has made its appearance in Scotland . . _
Thomas Fuller Bacon . —Government has decided that Thomas Fuller Bacon , convicted at the last Assizes of administering arsenic with intent to murder bis mother , Ann Bacon , shall be kept in penal servitude for the term of hia natural life , Tub Boulogne Pilgiumaqeu . —Wo want a modern < Jhaucer in Boulogne . Who else shall sing the frolics and the . quaint appearance , the theatrical effects and que $ r combinations of our pilgrims ? Ay , pilgrims , novae , " pretty dainty ladies , with peach-coloured parasols ; others , atern Passkmista , with bare , dusty feet , and the heart and cross embroidered upon their . coarse garments . From the Porte de Calais to the lighthouse , at tho end of the pier ; from the heights of Outreau to the Emperor's column , the great population of this seaport
and bathing-placo is astir , and , we are assured , in a high state of religious fervour . Behind those dismal , blank , walla , in the sombre by-streets , girls with hectic flvishes . upon their cheeks are embroidering the sacred mysteries upon white silk banners ; while in another quarter nimble fingers elaborate the standard of the Immaoulate Conception . Ohoorily sing the pretty dapper . Wancbusewet in their , neat shops , as they starch and iron the ample skirts of tuo maidens who arc to bear t through the decorated streets the dead hand in a casket . Anxiously motors of families count tho family linen to know how nmny sheets can be hung from the windows , nd bound , in blue , in honour of our Lady of Boulogne . , < r"cf ? f * ify Ntpoa Bowogna Correspondent . . ' ftuB Baudot iw Ammwca . —Wo visited at least a L dozeu of ^ e polling-booths , And I found at every one the same sentiment in favour of the ballot , a mode of voting ;
very general , if not universal , throughout the middle and eastern states . The way of exercising the elective franchise is considered a very simple thing . No one thinks it . more unmanly to vote in secrecy than to be shut up in a jury-room , or that Open voting would add to his consequence what it would take from his independence . There must have been a time when the ballot was un-American , as it was not long ago un-Frerieh , and as it is still un-English ; but that was no more
admitted as a valid objection to its adoption in either country , than an opposite epithet would save it from abolition if it proved injurious . John Bull is more easily duped . He votes uniformly with his landlord ; but then he votes like a man , openly aud fearlessly . He is not allowed to have an opinion , but then he has a voice ; and while he bawls out for the squire , he may boast that he does not sneak , like a Yankee or a Frenchman , to the ballot-box . —Abdy ' s Journal of a Tour in America .
The Royal Albert Bridge'Across the Tabiar . — The preparations for the launching of the monster tube , at Saltash , in connexion with the Corn-wall Railway , are now in so forward a state that it has been decided positively to float it into position next Tuesday . Mr . Brunei , who has " been at Plymouth daily since Monday , along with Captain Claxton , B . N ., intends to float the first tube for the Cornish side . —Plymouth Journal . Kew Gardens . —The Hollow-way in Kew Gardens is a beautiful secluded dell thickly-planted with American flowering shrubs and every description of underwood , profusely wreathed and garlanded with honeysuckle , woodbine , clematis , the wild-brief rose , or eglantine , and other climbing-plants of great beauty and variety , through which a path ha 3 been cut in the
hanging woods that enclose it from the other delightful . scenery of the Gardens . There are several pavilions , alcoves , rustic arid lovers' seats in it for the convenience of visitors . Emerging from its western termination the path leads to and finishes on a lovely verdant mound covered with evergreens that command a richly diversified prospect of the river Thames ( which , at high-water , has the appearance of a lake ) , Sion-house , its woods and gardens , Isleworth church-tower , and Richmond-hill . Any of the paths or walks in the oak and beech woods on the right-hand side of the gravel promenade ( bordered by acacia trees ) , commencing at the Palm-house , will lead to this enchanting and picturesque combination of wood and waterhill and valley , nature and art . —Daily News .
, An Excursion to Windsor Castlk . —A party of upwards of 2000 persons , consisting principally of respectable mechanics aud their wives , went from the east end of London on Monday to visit Windsor Castle . They occupied thirty-eight carriages belonging to the South-Western Railway Company . After ascending the Round Tower and going over the State apartments , the Royal mews , promenading on tho North-terrace , and looking at the Long Walk , they proceeded , with a band of musicians , to a place where commodious tents , abundance of refreshments , and every accomodation had been prepared for them , and where they danced , sang , and amused themselves until seven o ' clock , when they took their departure .
Revenue and Expenditure of the Liverpool Docks . —The accounts of the Liverpool Dock Trustees for the year ending 24 th June , 1857 , have just been published , and show the following result . In the capital account , after a variety of disbursements on account of new works , including the northern extension , the high-level coal railway , and property purchased amounting altogether to 485 , 9321 ., there remains a balance in the hands of the bankers and treasure ^ of 196 , 375 ? . The amount of the bond debt due on the 24 th of June , 1856 , was 5 , 758 , 011 ? ., while there has been received on bonds this year 341 , 646 / . ; making a total of 6 , 099 , 6571 . Miraculous Draught ov Fishes . —The Hon . T . C . Bruce , fishing with the net in the Spey , at Granton , on the 11 th , hauled at one draught as many as 222 fishes <—salmon , grilse , and sea troat . —JBaT \ ff" Journal .
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Leader Office , Saturday , August 29 . THE CONTINENT . As the Emperor was taking a drive in tho Champs-Elyae ' es on Wednesday , some of the secret police , who always watch his movements on suoh ocoasions , observed , when near tho corner of tho Rue Montaigne , a carriage , apparently following him closely , and in which woro throe foreigners , of dark complexion , in the hand of one of whom they distinctly saw a pistol . Tho carrlago was instantly surrounded , and on close inspection the pistol proved to bo a highly-finished , revolver , with six barrels . The men woro detained under arrest , but it turned out that they were Brazilian gentlemen , who had just bought tho revolver at M . Lepage ' s shop , and were proceeding to his shooting-gallery to try it . This explanation being corroborated by circumstances , they woro
at once released with apologies . —The Emperor ' s journey to the Chalons camp has been postponed for two or three days . —Daily News ( ihis day ") . . The Courrier de Paris states that Prince Gregory Ghika committed suicide on Tuesday evening at a chateau which he has lately purchased near Melun . He shot himself with a fowling-piece . The reason for the act has not transpired . —Idem . The Opinione of Turin gives an account of the reception at Genoa of a splendid piece of ordnance sent by the citizens of Boston to the people of Piedmont for the walls of Alessandria . General Durando , commandant of the division of Genoa , and the civic authorities , proceeded in state to the gates of the port , where the gun was solemnly delivered to them . It wa 3 then conveyed to the Piazza Nuova , accompanied by a band of music and by a detachment of soldiers . It remained there until the Monday following , to be viewed by the population , and was then sent off to Turin . An order of the day issued by the Austrian Govern ment reduces the army of Italy to the extent of 20 , 000 men . This reduction will be carried out after the grand reviews in the autumn .
America. The Baltic Arrived Yesterday Mo...
AMERICA . The Baltic arrived yesterday morning , with advices to August 16 th . A dreadful steam-boat collision has occurred off New Haven ; fifteen lives are lost . Mrs . Cunningham has been fully committed for trial without bail . A powder magazine has exploded at Halifax , destroying a considerable amount of property . Lord Napier is said to be urging the United States Govern meat to increase the naval force on the African coast . A money panic has occurred at Havannah and a run oh the banks took place . The Spanish Bank of Havannah suffered severely , but was promptly aided by the Captain-General , who lent the sum of 2 , 000 , 000 dollars to its coffers . It was rumoured that a Spanish cruiser had captured a slaver off Cuba .
An insurrection has broken out at Santiago , on the south side of St . Domingo , and engagements have occurred with the troops . It was reported that Costa Rica and Nicaragua had made a treaty , Nicaragua having all her old boundaries , except one side of San Juan River , from Fort Castillo down ( ninetv-two miles ) to the harbour of San Juan del Norte , taking in Punta Arenas , which included all the buildings of the company .
The New Peers.—The New Title Of The Marq...
The New Peers . —The new title of the Marquis of Lansdowne is to be the Duke of Kerry . He will be the first duke that has been created by her Majesty . The Earl of Fife is to be made an English peer , and Lord Robert Grosvenor to be promoted to an English barony . Representation of Middlesex . —Mr . Henry Byng , captain and lieutenant-colonel in the Coldstream Guards , has publicly addressed the electors , announcing his brother , Mr . George Byng , as a canclidato for the vncant seat , in the room of Lord Robert Grosvenor , at the instance of some of the leading members of the Liberal party . _ _
Accidental Death of Mr . James Platt , M . I . — Mr . Platt , we regret to learn , has been shot dead while out on a shooting excursion on Thursday witii some friends on the moors nqar Saddleworth . The party were proceeding through a gully , whon one of tho gentlemen stumbled , and his gun went off , the shot lodging in the calf of Mr . Platt's right leg . The wound did not bleed much ; but Mr . Platt could not rally from the shook , lie died at his own house between three and four hours afterwards . Sudden Death . —Yesterday afternoon , between one and two o ' clock , a fearful instance of the uncertainty of human life was exemplified in St . James ' s Park . Mr . C . Wright , solicitor , of 27 , Essox-streot , Strand , hau been in the park taking exercise , in company w » t « Mrs-Wright , and was seated upon ono of tho benches opposite tho Duke of York's Column , whon ho suddenly ten down and expired . His body was removed by tue police to his residence .
Suicide , — - The family of Mr . William Lever , an artist , residing at 82 , Lower Ranelagh-atroet , PimHco , wore thrown into a state of great affliction on Thursday , in consequence of Edward Lever , the oldest son , » 3 ' 0 Utu of nineteon , taking poison , Tho mother was tho first to ascertain tho fact , whon Mr . Pitman , a surgeon , was sem for , who , on arriving , found tho lad in an apparent !} dying state . Ho administered antidotes , and »> PP' » the stomach pump j but in vain : Disappointed anection is believed to have boon the eauso . CiiARon of Conspiracy . — . A gentlemanly-looking man of foreign appearance , and giving tho naino or *» . B . Vavasaewr , was charged at Guildhall yesterday w « n being concerned with a gang of swindlors In obtaining goods by false pretences from several tradesmen , in *» ° City . Ho passed himself off as a commission agent . The case was remanded for a weok .
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 29, 1857, page 12, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_29081857/page/12/
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