by a tenant of his, but in order to better provide for his family, he had for some years been in the employ of Gamaliel Butler, Esq., as a working overseer, and in that capacity, went with a cart and horse to Sandy Bay, for the purpose of loading hay, for Hobart Town; it appeared he placed the horse on some grass, by the road side, close to the fence by which the hay stood, and very imprudently took off the bridle to let the horse feed, when the animal started forward, the unfortunate man from intense anxiety to protect the property of his employer from injury, holding the horse by the nostrils; in this way, he passed up a rise of the hill, near Mr. Fisher's farm, but descending on the other side, he was thrown down under the horse, and received a violent blow on the head, which killed him on the spot.

On the 29th ult., an inquest was held before J. H. Moore, Esq., coroner, on the body of Mrs. Roberts, who died in consequence of a premature labour, occasioned by a fall, and a verdict was accordingly returned.

A sad accident befel Mr. Cox's car

riage, on its way to Launceston, by which the Attorney-General, and other Gentlemen who were proceeding by it, were severely injured. We find by the Independent, that the accident solely arose from the carelessness and shameful conduct on the part of some bullock drivers of Mr. E. Bryant, and who were afterwards punished by one month's sentence to the road gang. It seems

Market Prices,

The contracts for wheat, have been taken from 6s. 5d. to 8s. 3d. per 100 lbs., making an average, presuming the quantities of each were equal, of 4s. 4d. the bushel of 60 lbs.-3rd ult.

Colonial produce continues to be regularly supplied in the town, but prices remain from week to week much the same. There have been some considerable cattle and other sales near town lately, which have been well attended by buyers, and at which, the animals offered for sale have exhibited much

better condition than is usual at this season of the year. Sheep have generally averaged from 8s. to 10s.; heifers and steers, about f3each ; working bullocks, £10 to £15 per pair; wheat may now be quoted from 4s. 6d. to 5s.; English

they not only pertinaciously took the wrong side of the road, but absolutely turned their bullocks right across it, as the carriage approached. It is admitted by every one, that not the smallest blame can be attributed to Mr. Cox, whose skill and steadiness in driving are acknowledged universally.

Burglary is becoming of common occurrence in this town, which calls for increased vigilance on the part of the police, as well as on that of heads of families themselves. During the latter part of the month of April, two or three instances have occurred, but more especially a robbery at Mr. R. L. Murray's, in Davey-street, under circumstances particularly daring. By removing a pane of glass from the window of one of the lower rooms fronting the street, used by Mr. Murray as a private office, the robbers obtained admittance, and handed out of the window every thing which they considered to contain money, or rather portable valuable property, breaking open and destroying all before them; but whether they were disturbed in their proceedings, or from whatever other cause, all they took with them was but of comparative inconsiderable value to them, leaving the ground in front of the house, strewed with the wreck they had made. Two men servants slept in an adjoining room, and Mr. Murray, immediately over the room the robbers entered, yet, they were not heard. However, the supposed parties have been discovered, and several are already in custody,

Crops, &c.

barley, 4s. to 4s. 6d.; Cape do., 3s. ; oats, 3s.; potatoes, £5 to £6 per ton. The price of the latter article at Sydney, will probably prevent any reduction in value for some time to come.-12th ult.

Since the Government wheat tenders have been taken, the price of grain seems by common consent, to have become nearly stationary, and may be quoted as under-wheat 4s. 6d. to 5s., with occasionally a small advance for very superior samples; oats, 3s. to 3s. 6d.; English barley, 4s. 9d. to 5s. ; Cape do., 3s. to 3s. 6d. ; potatoes, £5 per ton; hay, £3 10s. to £4 10s.-19th ult.

The weather has been unusually windy and boisterous during the last week, accompanied at times by heavy

showers. It is far from unseasonable however, and the effects are advantageously felt by the farmer, both in the impetus vegetation has received, and in the facility afforded to ploughing and other similar operations. The turnip crops have wonderfully improved lately. ditto.

Wheat is rather lower this week, but all other sorts of grain fully maintain their prices. At present the prices may be quoted as follows-wheat, 4s. to 4s. 6d., or even 4s. 9d. for very superior samples; English barley 4s. 6d. to 5s.; Cape do., 3s.; oats, 3s. to 3s. 4d.; hay, £3 10s. to £5, for fine clover quality; potatoes £5 per ton.-26th ult.

ARRIVALS.

Notwithstanding every endeavour to maintain the price of grain, on the part of holders, wheat is decidedly heavy of sale, and if any large quantity were brought upon the market, it would be impossible to dispose of it, except at a considerable reduction from the asking prices. As it is, we have heard of several sales, under 4s. a bushel; the average quotations however may be given 4s. to 4s. 6d. ; Cape barley and oats, 3s. ; English do. 4s. to 5s.; hay, £3 15s. to £4, or £4 10s for fine meadow clover. Potatoes may be bought at £4, for the common sorts, to £5, or even £5 10s, for the best winter keeping description. 30th ult.

4th. The schooner Prince of Den mark, from Sydney.

7th. The ship Surry, from England. Captain Kemp, 461 tons per register, left the Downs on the 4th December, with government stores, 204 male prisoners, and detachments of the 17th, 21st, and 63d regiments, commanded by Lieutenant Dyer, 41st regiment, now in India, and Ensign Chatter, of the 63rd. Surgeon, Dr. Wise; the passengers were the Rev. William Bedford, junior, Mrs. Bedford, and a female servant.

9th. The schooner Defiance, from Sydney.

9th. The barque Adventure, from Liverpool. As she had a great number of passengers on board, her protracted voyage of seven months is greatly to be deplored. The following have arrived by her-Mr. Furlong, Mr. and Mrs. Bow, Mrs. Austin and 2 children, besides 104 in the steerage, including women and children.

13th. The brig Isabella, from Port Arthur.

19th. The brig Alice, 222 tons, Captain John Hepburn, from Liverpool 12th December, with a general cargo; brings only one passenger, namely, Mr. Abel Stott, for Sydney.

24th. The barque Henry Porcher, from London, having, altogether, nearly one hundred passengers. The lengthened voyage arose partly from the stay she was compelled to make at Rio, where she put in for the purpose of obtaining refreshments, partly from her having

sengers:-Mr. Harrington, Mr. Cooper, Miss Hearing, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess, and four children, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Styles, and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Boulter, Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Ollings, Mr. Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, and two children, Messrs. Blonchard, Pilgrem, Pinro, Burgess, Knight, Mr. Dean, and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler; also, for Sydney, Mr. Atkins, Mr. Taylor, Miss Witton, Mr. and Mrs. Garty, and three children, and 27 others-in all, 81 passengers.

24th. The schooner, Adelaide, from the fishery.

April 26th. The barque Elizabeth, from Canton 19th January, and Sincapore 7th February, with a cargo of tea, Miss Elizabeth Bird, is the only passenger; a Miss Hallpike, another cabin passenger, having died during the voyage. We regret to add, that Captain Phillips, her late commander, died at Canton, after a lingering illness, much and deservedly lamented by all who knew him.

26th. The barque Macclesfield, from Liverpool 9th January, with a general cargo. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, and 4 children, Mr. and Mrs. Coghill, Miss Kent, Surgeon Gough, Mr. Livingstone, and 27 others.

27th. The barque George Hibbert, from London 4th December, with a general cargo. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Bilton, and 5 children, and servant,

Miss M'Rae, Miss Rickett, Miss Mackton, Mr. M'Allister, Mr. and Mrs. Hackshall, Mr. and Mrs. Gall, Mr. and Mrs. Sams, Messrs. Carland, Gardiner, Clark, Watchurst, Day, Borden, Steel, and Mr. and Mrs. Milwood.

28th. The barque Betsey, from Leith, 14th November. Passengers, Miss C. M. Scales, Mr. J. Scales, Miss Law, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Murray, Mr. Paton, Messrs. Bishop, Christie, Aird, Misses Niven, Muir, Eadie; also, for Sydney, Messrs. M'Nab, Mair, Crighton, Deerar, and Frazer.

DEPARTURES.

April 12th.-The schooner Clementine, for Sydney.

12th. The brig Mary and Elizabeth, for Sydney.

12th. The barque Nereus, for Syd

ney.

14th. The barque Rifleman, for London, with the undermentioned cargo: thirty-five bales of wool, shipped by Mr. Bilton; 10do., Messrs. Kerr, Alexander, & Co.; 18 do., Mr. J. G. Jennings; 7 do., Mr. Adey; 25 do., Captain Bunster; 8 do., Mr. Goggs; 7 do., Messrs. Collicott & Macmichael; 125 do., Messrs. Hewitt & Co.; 24 do., Mr. Steele; 6 do., Mr. Gellibrand; 17 do., Mr. Minthorn; 37 do., Mr. H. Hopkins; 353 casks black oil, and 43 do., sperm oil, Messrs. Hewitt & Co.; 231 casks black oil, Mr. Minthorn; 15 do., Messrs. Betts & Co.; 371 bun

MARRIAGES,

Marriages,

At Stewarton, on the 11th March, by the Rev. John Mackersey, Mr. Thomas Turnbull, residing at Woodside, in the district of Norfolk Plains, to Miss Anne Stewart, second daughter of Mr. George Stewart, of Stonewarton, in the district of Campbell town.

On Saturday the 30th of March, by special license, by the Rev. Wm. Bedford, Mr. William Cuthbert, master of the brig Bee, to Miss Martha Kilpatrick, daughter of Edward Kilpatrick, Esq., of Springfields, in the county of Armagh, Ireland.

dles whalebone, Messrs. Hewitt & Co. 3 do., and one puncheon seal skins, Mr. Minthorn; casks kangaroo skins, Mr. Bilton; 1 case books, Mr. Wood, with sundry cases curiosities, &c. Passengers, Dr. Porteus, R. N., Mr. and Mrs. Tennant, Mr. Hemmings, Mr. Fawcett, and Mr. Charlcroft.

17th. The ship Enchantress, for Sydney.

19th.-The barque Susanna, for Launceston.

19th. The schooner John Dunscombe, for Launceston.

28th. The brig Tranmere, for New Zealand, with a general cargo, consisting of tobacco and spirits. Passengers, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Tully.

28th. The brig Isabella, for Port Arthur.

28th. The barque Adventure, Capt. Young, for Sydney.

28th. The ship Surry, for Sydney. Passengers, Miss Walton, Mr. Atkins, Lieutenant Dyer, 4 privates, and 4 prisoners from this place.

The following vessels may immediately be expected from England, several of them having been known to have sailed: The Mary, Captain Turcan, the Brazil Packet, Captain Crow, the Hibernia, Princess Elizabeth, Eliza, and the prison ship Lotus. The Platina, Indiana, and John Clare, were advertised in the London papers of December. Births, &c.

At Denniston, on the 1st April, Mrs. Wood, of a daughter.

At Rendlesham, Macquarie River, on the 8th April, Mrs. Bailey, of a son.

DEATHS.

At Windsor, New South Wales, on the 27th January last, Mr. David Thompson, son of George Thompson, Esq., of Charlies Hope.

BIRTHS.