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The Week.
alleged interference in the municipal elections , the consul ' s son , an exofficer of the French army , accompanied by his brother , called upon the editor , and holding a loaded pistol to his head , compelled him to go to the count ' s residence and make a humble apology . The young Frenchman has been taken up on the charge of assault , and fined five pounds . It is said , though we hope without foundation , that the inhabitants of Newcastle are preparing an address of sympathy
with the consul ! A cause was brought before the Court of Aldermen , which involved a charge of misconduct in the despatch of their business by Messrs . Price , Gifford , and Hickman , the accuser being Mr . E . B , Hewitt . Both the petitioner and respondents were brokers . A petition was presented in the case , setting forth the charge at great length , and an equally lengthy answer was put in . After the lapse of a quarter of an hour , the court decided on dismissing the petition . — - — Lewis Zucker , a bankrupt jeweller , of Oxford Street , whose examination took place
on the 4 th of October , and Was adjourned sine die , was charged before Alderman Phillips with falsifying his trade account book , on purpose to defraud his creditors . The evidence went to show that the book referred to contained a record of transactions dated a considerable time anterior to the period at which the paper composing the book was manufactured . This was proved by the fact of the paper being machine-made , whereas no paper of that description was sold by the stationer whose mark it bore until some years later than the date of several entries in the
book . The prisoner was committed for trial , and will probably be also indicted for perjury .- ——At the Middlesex sessions , Ann Williams , a gipsy , was found guilty upon two indictments charging her with obtaining property from two servant girls by pretending to tell their fortunes . The jury hoped that the judge would severely reprimand these silly girls for admitting such persons into their masters ' houses . The learned judge accordingly called them up , and commented on their folly . He then sentenced the prisoner to twelve months' hard labour . -The
most experienced burglars of the metropolis have concentrated their forces on Chelsea and Brompton , and we may expect to hear of depredations in that quarter similar to those which took place in Notting-hill about a year ago , unless the police manifest more vigilance than they at present appear disposed to do . — . —The education question continues to furnish a topic for speeches all over the country . Mr . Gladstone , Lord Carlisle , Lord Belper , the Archbishop of Canterbury , and others , have been advocating judicious progress in the instruction of the
people , during the past week . Another subject of public interest is that of the national defences . The Earl of Hardwicke takes a desponding view of the efficiency of the navy , and advocates liberal expenditure for its improvement . On the other hand , speeches have been made at various provincial meetings by Mr . Barrow , M . P ., Sir A . Bamsay , M . P ., and Mr . Baxter , M . P , deprecating increased outlay , as unnecessary , and combating the cry of the alarmists . -The Bishop of Victoria writes that the governor , Sir John Bowring , looks very ill ; the bishop thinks he
cannot last much longer with his many harassing cares in that trying climate . A letter to the various journals from Mr . Saward raises a hope that the cable of the Atlantic Telegraph Company will answer the purposes intended . Nevertheless , the secretary of the company speaks cautiously as to the future ; he seems afraid of raising expectations that may be disappointed . -The great Westminster bell has been raised to its position in the tower , but is not yet permanently fixed . Captain Hanbury , a supporter of Lord Derby , was returned for Leominster on
Friday . The excitement continues to be very general upon the subject of the forthcoming Reform Bill . Tho opinion gains ground that the Conservative party are preparing to enunciate political views of the most liberal character . -With the usual formalities Parliament has been prorogued to the 19 th of November , on which day it will , no doubt , be prorogued for another six weeks . The London General Omnibus Company have held their general meeting iu Paris .
The affairs of the company do not appear to be flourishing , their attempted monopoly being very unpopular in this metropolis . It has been determined to dissolve the French concern en eommandite , and start the speculation afresh , as an English limited liability company .- — -On Thursday , a special general meeting of the proprietors of the Bank , of London and National and Provincial Fire and Life Assurance Society was held , fpr the purpose of sanctioning the sale of tjie life
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The Week.
alleged interference in the municipal elections , the consul ' s son , an exofficer of the French army , accompanied by his brother , called upon the editor , and holding a loaded pistol to his head , compelled him to go to the count ' s residence and make a humble apology . The young Frenchman has been taken up on the charge of assault , and fined five pounds . It is said , though we hope without foundation , that the inhabitants of Newcastle are preparing an address of sympathy
with the consul ! A cause was brought before the Court of Aldermen , which involved a charge of misconduct in the despatch of their business by Messrs . Price , Gifford , and Hickman , the accuser being Mr . E . B , Hewitt . Both the petitioner and respondents were brokers . A petition was presented in the case , setting forth the charge at great length , and an equally lengthy answer was put in . After the lapse of a quarter of an hour , the court decided on dismissing the petition . — - — Lewis Zucker , a bankrupt jeweller , of Oxford Street , whose examination took place
on the 4 th of October , and Was adjourned sine die , was charged before Alderman Phillips with falsifying his trade account book , on purpose to defraud his creditors . The evidence went to show that the book referred to contained a record of transactions dated a considerable time anterior to the period at which the paper composing the book was manufactured . This was proved by the fact of the paper being machine-made , whereas no paper of that description was sold by the stationer whose mark it bore until some years later than the date of several entries in the
book . The prisoner was committed for trial , and will probably be also indicted for perjury .- ——At the Middlesex sessions , Ann Williams , a gipsy , was found guilty upon two indictments charging her with obtaining property from two servant girls by pretending to tell their fortunes . The jury hoped that the judge would severely reprimand these silly girls for admitting such persons into their masters ' houses . The learned judge accordingly called them up , and commented on their folly . He then sentenced the prisoner to twelve months' hard labour . -The
most experienced burglars of the metropolis have concentrated their forces on Chelsea and Brompton , and we may expect to hear of depredations in that quarter similar to those which took place in Notting-hill about a year ago , unless the police manifest more vigilance than they at present appear disposed to do . — . —The education question continues to furnish a topic for speeches all over the country . Mr . Gladstone , Lord Carlisle , Lord Belper , the Archbishop of Canterbury , and others , have been advocating judicious progress in the instruction of the
people , during the past week . Another subject of public interest is that of the national defences . The Earl of Hardwicke takes a desponding view of the efficiency of the navy , and advocates liberal expenditure for its improvement . On the other hand , speeches have been made at various provincial meetings by Mr . Barrow , M . P ., Sir A . Bamsay , M . P ., and Mr . Baxter , M . P , deprecating increased outlay , as unnecessary , and combating the cry of the alarmists . -The Bishop of Victoria writes that the governor , Sir John Bowring , looks very ill ; the bishop thinks he
cannot last much longer with his many harassing cares in that trying climate . A letter to the various journals from Mr . Saward raises a hope that the cable of the Atlantic Telegraph Company will answer the purposes intended . Nevertheless , the secretary of the company speaks cautiously as to the future ; he seems afraid of raising expectations that may be disappointed . -The great Westminster bell has been raised to its position in the tower , but is not yet permanently fixed . Captain Hanbury , a supporter of Lord Derby , was returned for Leominster on
Friday . The excitement continues to be very general upon the subject of the forthcoming Reform Bill . Tho opinion gains ground that the Conservative party are preparing to enunciate political views of the most liberal character . -With the usual formalities Parliament has been prorogued to the 19 th of November , on which day it will , no doubt , be prorogued for another six weeks . The London General Omnibus Company have held their general meeting iu Paris .
The affairs of the company do not appear to be flourishing , their attempted monopoly being very unpopular in this metropolis . It has been determined to dissolve the French concern en eommandite , and start the speculation afresh , as an English limited liability company .- — -On Thursday , a special general meeting of the proprietors of the Bank , of London and National and Provincial Fire and Life Assurance Society was held , fpr the purpose of sanctioning the sale of tjie life