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of Mr . Peter , the prosecutor in this matter , was examined as to the condition of his patient , and pronounced him to be in such a state of mental imbecility as to render his appearance at the Guildhall dangerous to himself , -Alderman Wire expressed his conviction that acompromise had been effected , but as the evidence was defective he could not send the case for trial . ¦ Another woman for practising as a fortuneteller has been brought before the magistrate at Worship-street , a servant girl
being the prosecutrix , who said that she had received a visit from the prisoner , who , after assuring her of a speedy marriage , and all the desirable etceteras , carried away about 30 s . worth of wearing apparel , ff that it might be covered with mould in the churchyard , and receive a blessing . ' / ' A number of similar charges are expected to be brought against the prisoner . —It seems difficultto stop the mischievous practice of throwing stones upon railways . On Wednesday a boy was fined 40 s . for committing that offence at the Pimlico terminus of the Crystal
Palace line .- —At the Court of Bankruptcy on Saturday , the examination meeting in the case ofJam . es Massey , the pugilist , and a licensed victualler of the Crown Tavern , Cranbourne-passage , Leicester-square , was adjourned , the accounts not being of a satisfactory nature . George Young , also a licensed victualler , of Great Andrew-street , Seven-dials , passed his last examination . — % No improvement has taken place in the condition of the Atlantic cable ; however , the fault does not get worse , while it occasionally improves considerable and distinct " reversals "from
Newfoundland being discernible . The opinion gains ground that the faulty place is near the shore . The Americans are very despondent about the cable ;— Mr . Spurgeon has informed his congregation ' -at the Surrey Music Hall that he has made an agreement for a freehold site for his tabernacle , opposite the Elephant and Castle , Southwark . £ 5 , 000 is the sum to bepaidfbr the land .- — --David Williams Wire , Esq ., alderman and inn-holder , is to suceed Sir Eichard Garden as Lord Mayor of London .--- —Mr . Hind says the comet will arrive at its least distance from
the earth about midnight on the 10 th of October , when we shall "be separated from it by father over 51 , 000 , 000 miles . Its maximum brilliancy will be attained on the evening of the day previous , when the intensity of light will be twice as strong as at the present time . ——The dignity of G . C . B . has been conferred upon Lord Elgin , and several of his colleagues have been made Companions of the Bath . The return of the Registrar-general exhibits a favourable condition of the health of the metropolis . The deaths declined last week to 955 , which is less than the average number hy 150 . Scarlatina , however , is prevalent and fatal . The number
of births was 1 , 657 . Dr . Letheby describes the health of the city as most satisfactory . Mr . Alderman Salomons is a candidate for the representation of Greenwich . He addressed the public in that borough on Monday , in a speech of the most liberal character .- Sir James Brooke has visited Liverpool , and been entertained by the mayor , in the Town Hall . Sir James Brooke , in responding to the toast of his health , gave a history of his connexion with Sarawak . " Sarawak , " he said , " cannot stand alone . She must lean upon the support of a European state . " r The Ballot Society has issued the text of a bill which they wish to lay before the Legislature , and which they assert to he an answer to those who imagine that secret voting is impossible . ——Mr . Townsend , late 3 MLP . for Greenwich , attracted crowded houses at the Margate theatre , last week , by his performances of " Hichard the Third" and "Othello . " On Saturday his constituents were surprised by the intimation that their member would appear at the Woolwich Theatre on the 28 th and 29 th ult .
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS . At Drury Lane Theatre there is no alteration in the performances ; to all appearances , the " Rose of Castillo" continues as attractive as ever . Mr . Balfe lias , wo understand , far advanced towards the completion of a new work founded upon a tale of diablerie , which is expected to be the composer ' s chef demtvre , and to carry this operatic company triumphantly to Christmas .- At the Haymarket the event of tho week has beep the first appearance of a very clever young actress ,
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of Mr . Peter , the prosecutor in this matter , was examined as to the condition of his patient , and pronounced him to be in such a state of mental imbecility as to render his appearance at the Guildhall dangerous to himself , -Alderman Wire expressed his conviction that acompromise had been effected , but as the evidence was defective he could not send the case for trial . ¦ Another woman for practising as a fortuneteller has been brought before the magistrate at Worship-street , a servant girl
being the prosecutrix , who said that she had received a visit from the prisoner , who , after assuring her of a speedy marriage , and all the desirable etceteras , carried away about 30 s . worth of wearing apparel , ff that it might be covered with mould in the churchyard , and receive a blessing . ' / ' A number of similar charges are expected to be brought against the prisoner . —It seems difficultto stop the mischievous practice of throwing stones upon railways . On Wednesday a boy was fined 40 s . for committing that offence at the Pimlico terminus of the Crystal
Palace line .- —At the Court of Bankruptcy on Saturday , the examination meeting in the case ofJam . es Massey , the pugilist , and a licensed victualler of the Crown Tavern , Cranbourne-passage , Leicester-square , was adjourned , the accounts not being of a satisfactory nature . George Young , also a licensed victualler , of Great Andrew-street , Seven-dials , passed his last examination . — % No improvement has taken place in the condition of the Atlantic cable ; however , the fault does not get worse , while it occasionally improves considerable and distinct " reversals "from
Newfoundland being discernible . The opinion gains ground that the faulty place is near the shore . The Americans are very despondent about the cable ;— Mr . Spurgeon has informed his congregation ' -at the Surrey Music Hall that he has made an agreement for a freehold site for his tabernacle , opposite the Elephant and Castle , Southwark . £ 5 , 000 is the sum to bepaidfbr the land .- — --David Williams Wire , Esq ., alderman and inn-holder , is to suceed Sir Eichard Garden as Lord Mayor of London .--- —Mr . Hind says the comet will arrive at its least distance from
the earth about midnight on the 10 th of October , when we shall "be separated from it by father over 51 , 000 , 000 miles . Its maximum brilliancy will be attained on the evening of the day previous , when the intensity of light will be twice as strong as at the present time . ——The dignity of G . C . B . has been conferred upon Lord Elgin , and several of his colleagues have been made Companions of the Bath . The return of the Registrar-general exhibits a favourable condition of the health of the metropolis . The deaths declined last week to 955 , which is less than the average number hy 150 . Scarlatina , however , is prevalent and fatal . The number
of births was 1 , 657 . Dr . Letheby describes the health of the city as most satisfactory . Mr . Alderman Salomons is a candidate for the representation of Greenwich . He addressed the public in that borough on Monday , in a speech of the most liberal character .- Sir James Brooke has visited Liverpool , and been entertained by the mayor , in the Town Hall . Sir James Brooke , in responding to the toast of his health , gave a history of his connexion with Sarawak . " Sarawak , " he said , " cannot stand alone . She must lean upon the support of a European state . " r The Ballot Society has issued the text of a bill which they wish to lay before the Legislature , and which they assert to he an answer to those who imagine that secret voting is impossible . ——Mr . Townsend , late 3 MLP . for Greenwich , attracted crowded houses at the Margate theatre , last week , by his performances of " Hichard the Third" and "Othello . " On Saturday his constituents were surprised by the intimation that their member would appear at the Woolwich Theatre on the 28 th and 29 th ult .
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS . At Drury Lane Theatre there is no alteration in the performances ; to all appearances , the " Rose of Castillo" continues as attractive as ever . Mr . Balfe lias , wo understand , far advanced towards the completion of a new work founded upon a tale of diablerie , which is expected to be the composer ' s chef demtvre , and to carry this operatic company triumphantly to Christmas .- At the Haymarket the event of tho week has beep the first appearance of a very clever young actress ,