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Spon-lano, and the Town-hall, but time prevented. After 
partaking of a splendid repast, provided by Mr. Scott, at the 
Queen's Hotel, tho lloyal party inspected with great minute- 
ness the interior of the now station of the London and North- 
Western Company, with which they expressed themselves 
highly delighted. They left for Matlock, whcro thoy sleep to 
night, by the 7.15 p.m. train, and to-morrow visit tho estate 
of tho Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth. 
The attempted Murder near Sheffield.— I t is with 
pleasure that wo learn that Elisha Parker, tho man whom it 
was attempted to murder, at Dore, by drawing him out of his 
house and shooting him, is progressing satisfactorily, and 
there is now every hope that his arm will be saved from 
amputation. The Sheffield Tradesmen’s Protection Society 
at once offered £100 reward to any person who would give 
6uch information and evidence ns would lead to tho appre- 
hension and conviction of tho miscreants who shot Purkor. 
The whole circumstances of the case lmvo been laid before 
Lord Palmerston, the Home Secretary, and his lordship has 
directed that an additional reward of £100 from Government 
shall also ho offered with the same view. His lordship will 
ulso ndviso Her Majesty to grant n pardon to any accomplice 
(not being one of tho persons who actually shot Parker), Who 
shall give such information and evidence ns will lead to the 
conviction of the offenders. — Sheffield Examiner. 
jPolitt intelligence. 
BOW-STREET. 
Assaulting a Chancellor. — John Murray, a rough-looking 
follow, was charged with assaulting Vice-Chancellor Sir VV. P. 
Wood. His honour stated Hint ho was walking through Princess- 
street, on his way from Lincoln’e-inn-tields to Drury-lano, at liulf- 
pnst five, on Monday evening, when ho snw a man running along, 
with a basket of glass in his hand, followed by a woman, who was 
calling out “Stop him.” The man slipped and fell upon tho pave- 
ment, whioh enabled tho woman to come up to him. On raising 
himself, he approached her in a fighting attitude, and was about to 
strike her, when complainant interfered by placing his hand on 
tho man's shoulder, nna begging him not to do so Ho instantly 
turned round upon complainant and gavo him n violent blow on 
tho head, which happily did more injury to complainant's hat than 
to his person, although it would havo been a serious matter if it 
had struck him in the face, as was probably intended. A policc- 
constnble happened to Como up at the moment, and tho prisoner 
was tuken into custody. Tho assault was witnessed by Mr. Pugh, one 
of tho clerks of tho Vice-Chancellor’s Court, who was walking 
behind his honour. Ilia honour stated that tho prisoner was drunk 
at the time, and no doubt his excitement was considerably increased 
by the aggravating conduct of tho woman. Ho did not wish, there- 
fore, to press the caso severely against him, although it seemed 
desirable to teach men of his kind that they could not commit suoh 
assaults with complete impunity. Mr. Jnrdino mitigated tho 
pennlty to 30s., and in default of payment, committed the prisoner 
for three weeks. 
Patrick Callagnan, a well-known begging impostor, who was 
found pleading “starvation ” in the public streets, and looked ns 
destitute ns usual, wns brought up by a mendicity officer, and 
charged with the old offence. The constable stated tlint the prisoner 
had £2 7s. Cd. in his possession when apprehended. Mr. Jnrdino 
committed him to prison for a month, and directed the money to 
be handed ovor to the governor of the goal, to defray the expense of 
tho prisoner's maintenance. 
GREENWICH. 
John Dawkins, of No. 12, Keppcll-streot, Southwark-bridgo- 
rond, lighterman, and George Wood, of No. 5, Perry-rise, Syden- 
ham, appeared to a summons, nt the instance of the railway direc- 
tors, charged with tho tiring of a camion near the Forest-hill 
station, Sydonhnin, by which Mr. G. W. Frauklyn, M.l*. for Poole, 
had been iu great danger of losing his life. Tho nil'air took place 
on the premises of Mr. N. Pegg. 
Mr. George Faithful, solicitor, appeared for the directors of the 
Brighton Railway Compony, and Mr. Pegg attended to explain 
and watch tho proceedings on tho part of the parties complained of. 
Mr. Pegg said lie hud scon Mr. Frnnklyn, nnd that gentleman 
had expressed himself satisfied. Ho had a letter to that effect from 
Mr. Frauklyn, nnd it wns hoped that would ho deemed sufficient. 
Mr. Faithful said lie had nothing to do with Mr. Frauklyn ; lie 
appeared on tho part of the railway company for tho protection of 
the public generally. 
Samuel Kingsworth, of 21, Regent-street, Deptford, said ho wns 
on Mr. Fogg’s grounds, nt Forest-hill, when tho defendants were 
firing off cannon. lie saw them lond the cannon w itli powder and 
wadding of tarred onktirn, nnd ram it down very hard, nnd then 
drive it in with a largo hummer. Witness remarked, “ that will 
be os hard os a bullet." When they had fired five or six times, a 
train passed; and Mr. Pegg, who gave orders each time to fire, 
6nid, “Now fire! nOwfiro!" when the defendant Dawkins fired 
it with a red hot poker. Witness saw it strike tho train, nnd 
observed wlwit lie thought to lie small pieces of paper come out ul 
the carriage window. The loading and firing was dono under tho 
direction of Mr. Pegg. 
Sutton, a railway purler, said ho saw a gonlloinnn get out of a 
break van. Ho wont nnd examined it, and found a piece of wad- 
ding insido of it (now produced) the size of liis fist. It was sunk 
in the wood, and had made quite a hole. It passed through the 
window and tho hat of tho gentleman, which wns very much 
damaged ; the Jiolo in tho hut wns the sizo of tho palm of Ins 
hand. 
Sergeant John Carpenter, an active officer of tho detective police, 
doing duty nt the Crystal Palace, of the It division, said he was at 
the Crystal Pulaco station between 11 and 12 o’clock in tho foro- 
noon, when the train nrrivod. Ho saw the gentleman (Mr. 
Frankly ii) on tho platform, with n largo liolo in his lint. Tho 
hole wns In tho front, nnd at tho sido near the back part of tho hut. 
Witness now produced a largo piece of stuff-wadding. It npponrod 
to bo tarred oakum. The gentleman nnd two friends woro together, 
nnd nppoarod to bo much agitated. Mr. Frnnklyn remarked that 
it wns u pretty thing to Hro with while trains were passing. Tho 
f Philemon then went forward by a train. Sergeant Carpenter said 
io then went forward to Mr. Pogg’s residence at Forest-hill, und 
saw that gentleman ut his house. Tho defendants woro (lion loud- 
ing a gun or cnntiou of about a foot long. Ono of thorn was ram- 
ming a gun, nnd several other cannons wero lying on a plonk 
elevated nud facing the railway line. Mr. Pegg was lucking on. 
There Was a basket and somo oakum, nnd two white flags. Wood 
hold a slick for sponging flio cannons. Witness told Mr. Pegg, 
and asked him if ho Know of it. Ho said ho did not — thoy must 
have dono it. Witness told him that it had passed through a gen- 
tleman's lint, who scomod oxoitod and much frightened. Ho 
thought Hint tho gentleman hud boon iujurod. Mr. Pegg said. 
Dawkins must have done it. Witness turned to Dawkins, ami 
said, “ What a foul’s act you have beon guilty of, to lire wbilo a 
truin was passing.” Ho replied that ho thought it hail passed. 
Mr. Pegg said he told Dawkins to Hro us soon as the trams had 
gone on, as a salute. Ho Imd somo friends and customers on a 
visit, nna thoy camo to spend a holiday nnd dino with him, und tho 
firing tho cannon was intended ns rejoicing. 
Mr. Frnnklyn having failed to attend this day, Mr. Seeker said 
no would udjourn the l art her hearing for a weok. 
Ihe pintles thou retired. 
oiciNii K'Ant. — The following notice is posted iu a plantation ill 
Evert. .n :— '* 1 1 ilm hoy who left two of his toes and part of nil 
old boot in a steel trap in Antield plantation, on Sunday night, 
will apply at the gardener’s cottage, they will bo restored to 
uuu. Allfield, J uue 12, 1854 .” — Liverpool Chronicle. 
©ur ©ps-ilitss. 
THE EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH. 
(To the Editor of tho Times.) 
Nous vous ferlona bien partieulidrement oblig6s, Monsieur, 
si vous vouliez bieu ins6ror la rectification ci-jointo daus lo 
num6ro du Times do domain matin. 
Rccevez, Monsieur, l’assurauco de ma consideration trOs 
dlsliriguee, 
Lo Secretaire do l’Ambassadc do Franco, 
JULES DE 3AUX. 
Albert-gute-houso, lc 26 Juin. 
“ Palais de St. Cloud, lo 23 Juin. 
“ Monsieur I’ Ambas'adeur, — Lee details contenue dans le 
petit article ex trait du Glasgow Citizen, quo j’al l’honneur de 
vous cominunlqtier, lout en tous points cnntrulros & la verity. 
L’Empereur n'.i jafnais conno, jamais vti, lo Professor An- 
derson. Sa Mujc«(6 le dfcclaro formcllcmcnt, et desire quo 
cotlo declaration rccoivo la publicity mice, sairc. 
“ Agree?,, Monsieur I’Ambassudeur, I’assurance do ina haute 
consideration et de mes sentimens devours. 
“Le Secretaire de l’Emperour, 
“ Clicf du Cubinot, 
“ MOCQUARD. 
“ A Son Excellence l’Ambassadeur de sa Majcstl 
l’Empeveur des Fraiujais h, Londres.” 
'“Professor Anderson and Louis Napoleon.— On 
Tuesday se’ntilulit the Wizard made a very interesting com- 
munication to liis audience. He statod that many years ago, 
when Louis Napoleon was in London, and his fortunes were 
not. in tho ascendant, he had the honour of lending tho Prince 
£500. He hud been most honourably repaid by the Minister 
oftlio Emperor iu Washington, when lie (the Wizard) was iu 
America. But, in addition to this, the Emperor had just 
now invited him lo visit Paris, before his final departure for 
tho United States. Ho intonded to accept this gracious invi- 
tation, and his only regret in connexion with it was that it 
would compel him to abridge his season in Glasgow l>y at least 
12 days. Tills curious and interesting communication was 
received with groat upplauso.’” — Glasgow Citizen. 
Lyceum Theatre. — Mr. Alcroft’s benefit takes place 
on Wednesday next, when Mr. Charles Matthews and 
Madame Vesiris will appear in three pieces. In addition 
to which Mr. Simms Reeves, Miss Ransforth, Miss Isaacs, 
Mine. Amadoi, Messrs, llidhnrdson nnd Lazarus, und 
ninny other artistes of eminence will appear. Conductor M. 
Benedict. 
StraND. — On Wednesday next tho 5tli in6t., Miss Fitz- 
patrick will take her benefit at this theatre, appearing in 
Lady Teazlo. This will be the last night of her engagement. 
We need not remind our renders that Miss Fitzpatrick is con- 
sidered to be the only legitimate successor ol Mrs. Nesbitt, 
aud we have no doubt tho house will be crowded to the 
ceiling, a reward which the fair benejiciare richly deserves. 
Crbmorne Gardens. — The successful issuo of the daring 
aeronautic experiment of last week, attracted immense num- 
bers to this fax ourite resort, on Tuesday afternoon. Long 
before the time announced for the ascent every approuch to 
the gardens was thronged by anxious and expecting crowds, 
while tho gardens themselves presented an unusually guy ap- 
pearance from tho large concourse of well-dressed and fashion- 
able visitors. Shortly before seven o’clock the signal guns 
wore fired, and tho majestic machine, with its scientific 
appendage, immediately afterwards commenced its aerial 
flight. Mons. Letour at least furnishes evidence of being able 
to guide his parachute in its descent, so as to avoid unpleasant 
contact with any obstacle that might present itsolf iu its ap- 
proach lo tho earth. This is accomplished partly by means 
of two supplemental valves, which cun bo opened and shut at 
tho will of tho aeronaut, who thus regulates the rapidity of his 
descent, aud of course graduates the inclination of his ap- 
proach to terra Jinna , whilst by means of two large wings, 
which lie can move like small sails 4U or 50 times in a minute, 
M. Letour is also enabled to steer clear of any obstruction 
that he may find on his nearly reaching i lie curth, The capa- 
bility of thus directing the movements of the parachute lias 
now beou fully proved, and tho two successful utlompts made 
by M. Lfitour at Cremorne, after two failures, arising from 
the want of sufficient ascending power in the balloon, ut 
nuuthor place of entertainment, must have boen as giatifyirg 
to the bold ekperimoutalist and the spirited proprietor of 
Cremotiic, us It was satisfactory to tho largo portion of tho 
public assembled upon both occasions. Wo understand the 
descent was made at Tottenham. 
Willis’s Rooms.— On Wednesday, Mad lie. Siona Levy» s 
last “ Stance Declamatoiro ct Musicale” was well attended 
though chiefly by ladies. Herr Sigismund Lehemeyer was 
tho uccompaguateur on the pianoforte, and tho other instru- 
mental performers were M. Silas, violionist (who received 
the honour of an encore); Mons. Jacquard, violoncello ; and 
Herr Adolph Torehuk, flute. Nladlle. Siona Levy gave Le 
Sungo d’Atlialle (by desire); Les Imprecations doCleopntre; 
L'Ango et L’Eiifuut ; aud Une Donne Fortune, evincing in’ 
each groat dramatic powers. There was no singing, but the 
whole performance was very gratifying. 
Royal Visit to Mont Blanc. — On Wednesday morning 
her Majesty and tho IMnco Consort, with tho whole of tho 
royal children, and u large uumbor of the chl'ilreti of the 
nobility, paid u visit to the Kgyptian-hall, to witness Mr. 
Albert Smith's Ascent of Mont Blanc. The royal party 
enjoyed tho OOterlainmobt thoroughly. Her Majesty iu par- 
ticular wus much nniuaed, and laughed heartily nt Mr. Smith’s 
voluble commentary on tho topics of the day in tho famous 
“ GnlignanF’ song. At tho conclusion, her Mujesty expressed 
her warm appreciation of the merits of tho cntertninuiont 
and was pleased to accept a copy of the “ Story of Mont 
Blano." 
Theatre-Royal, Edinburgh.— On Saturday a furco, on 
tho last populur folly — tho inoustacho movetnont — and bear- 
ing that title, wns produced with a success which can scarcely 
liuvo boen inferior to xvliat it lias experienced in London, 
where it lias been played, at tho Adelphl, continuously for 
more than fifty nights. It Is from tho pen of Mr. It. 1J. 
Brough; nnd, like all Adelphl farce*, is of tho most extrava- 
gant dlilinictcri. Miss llolen Bennett, ns Louisa Filtjolituon, 
and Mr. Wood, ns tho dork, convulsed the house with laugh- 
tor. Indeed, while wo congratulate tho manager on tho entire 
success of tho farce, It is to tis doubly satisfactory from tho 
manner In which it represented how valuable an accession ho 
has received In tho persons of these two performers. While Mr, 
Wood is daily progressing in public estimation, Miss Helen 
Bounelt is proving herself to bo decidedly one of the eloverest 
actresses that 1ms, for a long time, graced those boards. 
JrmsontiT anil $tasouu Intelliqtntt 
MEETINGS OF LODGES, dec. 
Monday, July 3rd -General meeting, Boys' School at 11— No. leg Bull* 
30 r ^So“ 1 y ^ Chellei - NO - 223 * FreCm “ 0ns ' 
turo luvcrn, Cornhlll— No. 784, Freemasons* Tavern. 
Eai?. 0B8DAT ’ JUly 6lh_No * 812 > Gcor «® Tavern, Commercial Kosd 
Colchester Angel Lodge, No. 59.— At tho recent 
onnual election aud installation of officers of this old estab- 
lished lodge, Dr. Richard Ellisdon (lato senior warden) suc- 
ceeded Br. Edward Williams as Worshipful master ; and the 
other officers all took a higher grado— viz., Brothers Ocorao 
Lewis senior warden; William Sparling, junior ditto; Robert 
Bowick, chaplain ; William Slaney, treasurer; William Wil- 
liams, secretary ; John Pattison, director of ceremonies • Thos 
Hall, senior deacon; and W. A. Neck, junior deacon. Br 
John Partridge, Stratford St. Mary, was elected to tho vacant 
post of inner guard; and Br. Howe. wo. reappointed tyler 
Iho initiations during the past year have been more numerous 
than usual. On Wednesday the annual festival of St.John 
the Baptist was celebrated in the lodge-room, Cups Hotel 
where a sumptuous repast Was served up by that excellent 
host and brothor, George Chaplain. Tho worshipful master 
prc.-ided, with the senior deacon in the vice-chair. The 
visitors from other lodges included Br. Thompson, P.G D 
representing the Grand Lodge of England ; Br. E. Dorlinc 
secretary to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk P M S 
J. Surridgo nnd P.M. the Rev. L. S. Wilson, of the North 
Essex Lodge; Br. Foster, S.W. 186 (Rochfonl) ; Brs. James 
Wehl, W.M ; J. C. Parker, P.M. J S. L. Co^pin, Cooper! 
ami J. i.Harmer, of the Brightliugsea Lodge; Br. G A 
j Tumer » Ipswich, ; Br. W. Browne, Wivenhoe, &c. The 
| members und officers of the Angel Lodge present were tho 
i junior warden, treasurer, secretary, director of ceremonies 
| miter guard, and tyler; with Brs. J. Haddock, PM • 
"• Griffin, jun., P.M. ; G. Chaplin. P.M. ; g' j)’ 
Forbes, W. K. Dawson, R. Pargcter. T. Kenning (Mersea)l 
R Moore, T. Railing, J. Saunders, J. Boot, jun., A. J. Prior 
R. I’., liner, &c. After loyal honours to the Sovereign, hor Royal 
Consort and family, with “ Health nnd Success to our Army and 
Navy,” the masonic toasts commenced with tho “ Health of 
Grand Master, tho Earl of Zetland,” “ Deputy Grand Master, 
tho Earl of Yuvborough, and the officers of the Grand Lodge ” 
to which that veucrable and distinguished mason, Br 
Thompson, responded. The “Visiting brethren, with the 
health of Br. Rev. S. L. Wilson,” and of “ Br. Dorling and 
tho Grand Lodge of Suffolk,” were also duly honoured, with 
the other usual toasts connected with the Angel Lodge. In 
song, too, the honours of tho craft were stoutly, though, at the 
same time, harmoniously upheld — 
“ From B'O prince to tho boor, l>c lie rich or bo he poor, 
Each mason is a brother, and each will help the other— 
So grateful is tho tie of Freemasonry 
In this department the company was chiefly indebted to Brs 
Turner, Dorling, Foster, Palmer, and Prior ; and it u 
unnecessary to add that their vocal efforts contributed very 
greatly to the general enjoyment of the banquet.— Essex 
Standard. 
NATIONAL ARCHERY MEETING, 1854. 
I lie great national gathering of archers, which will be 
held this y ear at Shrewsbury, is expected to be the best 
meeting that has yet taken place since the establishment of 
the annual meetings at York in 1854. Although a greater 
number oi competitors is expected, and among others 
some very promising archors hitherto unknown to fame, 
yet there seems no probability of any ono being able to 
wrest the laurels from tho brow (or how), of the present 
ch .mplon, U. A. Ford, Esq,, of the Royal Toxopholites, who 
lias held the gold medal every year since it was awarded* 
as the badge of the championship in archery. 
The prizes amount to £364 (in addition to the usual 
medals, <.Ve.) — viz., £1U4 for ladies, and £260 for gentlemen. 
The meeting will continue for three days, the 5th, lith, 
and i tli July: the above mentioned prizes, the champion s 
gold medal, the ladies’s silver bracer, and the wooden spoons, 
x\ ill be awarded for the hits, scores, and golds, obtained 
during the first two days, and the third day will be spent in 
snooting a handicap sweepstakes, for various extra prizes. 
1 he locality selected this year by the Committee, is in every 
xvay suitable, aud the scenery and other attractions of 
Shrewsbury xvill, there is no doubt, cause a first-rate mus- 
ter of archers and general company at the meeting. 
Last year, xve gave in *• The Field*” a full report of the 
annual meeting at Leamington, with a complete return of 
the hits and scores made by each competitor at the various 
distances, and it is our intention, this year, to publish, in 
1 m: Field” of the 8th of July, a copy of the judges’ 
axvard ol prizes for both ladies aud gentlemen, and also a 
target list giving a similar return of the hits and scores 
got by each archer at the meeting. This will make "The 
Field” of that date a valuable reference to all Who take 
delight In tho noble and manly sport of archery during 
the next txvelvo months. To insure copies an early applica- 
tion for the paper should be made, as great difficulty was 
experienced last year in meeting the demand. 
Anoirnt Scorton Arrow. — We arc authorised to state 
that tho next annual meeting to contend for this ancient 
prize (for the one hundred and eiyhti/jirst time), will be held 
at Richmond, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, the 20th July. It 
lias hitherto been compulsory to have it shot for xvithin 
twenty-four miles of Eryholme-on-Tces, ou the borders of 
Durlinm aud Northumberland. 
The Royal Auciikus. — We have beard it statod that tho 
Quuou's Body Guard fur Scotland are to meet here about the 
middle of mext mouth, to compcto for the Silver Arrow. — 
Montrose Standard. 
Royal Company op Aucuers. — Tho Edinburgh arrows, 
given by the magistrates to the Royal Company of Archers, 
the Queen's Body Guard for Scotland, was shot for in Hope 
Park, on Saturday last, and gained by Henry Georgo Watson, 
Esq., secretary to tho Royal Company. 
