deceived, however; for, notwithstanding that the course rather resembled, in many places, a ploughed field, than anything else, being nearly knee deep in mud, Liberty was not in the least distressed, fully proving himself equally to be depended upon for bottom, as for his acknowledged swiftness. He may now be considered decidedly the best horse we have. The success of his owner, Mr. Baynton, on this occasion, seems to have given general satisfaction, for he is not thought to have been quite fairly used at the last New Town meeting, Previous to starting, betting was nearly even. On Wednesday, an application was made at the Police-office, for a warrant, under circumstances of an assault, highly disgraceful to one of the parties, as well as much to be regretted, seeing that it evidently owed its origin to party spirit and personal animosity, springing from the line assumed for some time past, by a certain portion of the Public Press. The facts, as deposed to by the complainant, Mr. R. L. Murray, were shortly these-On the morning of that day, it appears Mr. Murray was at his own house, in Davey-street, when a gentleman was announced, who, being shown by the servant into the parlour, proved to be Mr. Charles Meredith, son of Mr. George Meredith, the proprietor of the Colonist. Mr. Charles Meredith held in his hand a letter, which he gave Mr. Murray, and who upon opening it, found that it contained matter personally abusive, as well as otherwise highly offensive. This led to a conversation, the end of which was, that Mr. Murray offered his uncourteous and obtruding visitor the satisfaction. of a gentleman, immediately upon the spot. Mr. Charles Meredith however declined this, feeling that, strong in the prime and freshness of manhood, he possessed a superiority in point of brutum fulmen, which he was unwilling to lose; and alike forgetful that the gentleman in whose house he stood, was absolutely some years senior to his own father, as well as known to be a severe sufferer, from wounds received in his country's service during the Peninsular war, he absolutely made two or three blows at him, but which Mr. Murray successfully parried, and which formed the ground upon which a warrant was now prayed for. It was immediately granted.

An inquest was held on Saturday, the 25th instant, at Mr. Williamson's, spirit dealer, Elizabeth-street, on the body of Mr. James Gow, hosier, residing in the same street, who was found dead in his bed on the morning of that day. On our reporter entering the room, which was at three o'clock (the hour appointed to hold the inquest), a number of respectable shop-keepers were present, who, after some time had elapsed, evinced a great deal of uneasiness at the absence of Mr. Moore, the coroner, observing "that he was paid for his attendance, and ought to be punctual," whereas, they were tradesmen, and could not be withheld from their business. At twenty two minutes past three, they unanimously agreed to separate, and on entering the street, they were met by the coroner, who said that the cause of his absence was owing to his having to make some necessary enquiry connected with the business for which they were summoned ; some of the gentlemen retired, whilst others re-entered the room, and after a short time had elapsed, a sufficient number being then present, they were sworn, and retired to view the body. On again entering the room, wherein the inquest was held, Mr. James Caldwell was sworn, who stated that he had been on terms of intimacy with the deceased; that scarcely a day passed in which he had not seen him; that he had been in the deceased's shop on the previous evening, between eight and nine o'clock, conversing with him; that he appeared quite healthy and cheerful; had known him to complain of a pain across his chest about three months previous, but not latterly; that he had sent home a considerable sum of money by his wife, who sailed in the Lavinia; and that he laboured under no pecuniary embarrassment. John Birch, knew the deceased since witness came to the Colony, which was in December last; never heard him complain of illness; thought he was rather depressed in spirits since his wife went home, but to no great extent; slept in deceased's house the last three night's past; on the previous night supped with him; they had some cold mutton, bread, and a bottle of porter; they had no spirits; the deceased eat hearty, and complained of no illness; he retired to bed at 11 o'clock. Witness rapped at his bed-room door

next morning, at about seven, and receiving no answer, in about ten minutes he rapped again, and all being silent, he became alarmed, and sent in the servant woman, who screamed on entering the bed room; he then called in Mr. Mill, the apothecary, who declared him to be dead; the body was still warm. Mr. Crowther, who examined the body after it had been viewed by the Jury, stated that he was surgeon to the deceased; that on viewing the brain it appeared to be in an unhealthy state; that there was water on the right and left side of the chest, and that the heart of the deceased was enlarged-it was twice its natural size-and that he was of opinion the deceased came by his death from serous apoplexy, produced by an enlargement of the heart. The coroner having summed up the evidence, the Jury found, "That the deceased died by the visitation of God, from serous apoplexy."-Colonial Times.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lambe took place at New Norfolk, on Wednesday, the 29th instant. The remains of this truly amiable lady, so prematurely cut off, were followed to the grave by a long train of mourners, among whom was His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, with several civil and military officers, and others, friends and connexions of the deceased. Mrs. Lambe was sister to Mrs. Moodie, the lady of our Assistant Commissary General, and of Thomas Bannister, Esq. our present Sheriff.

Night robberies are on the increase in Hobart Town. A gang has lately been broken up, and its members now in gaol, waiting trial; but still the depredations committed are daring and frequent, although not usually attended by as much success, perhaps, as the robbers expected. The residence of the Colonial Secretary, as well as Government House, have each been attacked during the last few days, but in both cases, the villains were

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discovered before they had the opportunity of accomplishing their purpose.

We have pleasure in stating, that the Attorney General has sufficiently recovered fro n the effects of his late accident, to be able to resume his professional duties. The learned gentleman made his appearance in Court, for the first time since his return from Launceston, on Tuesday the 14th instant.

We understand that New Norfolk is likely to feel the effect very materially, of the newly discovered country, as it is purposed to make it a military station, consisting of a field officer, captain, and two subalterns; and to otherwise consider it as the chief point of communication between the new country and Hobart Town. It is said that Major Fairweather's recent appointment to the Police Magistracy of that township, has reference to this arrangement.

The bushrangers, Breton and Jefkins, with three others, visited a sawyer's hut at the back of Kerry Lodge, the residence of the Comptroller of Customs at this Port. Their object does not appear to have been plunder, as they did not remove anything when they left the place. Launceston Advertiser.

A horde of cattle stealers who have long carried on extensive depredations in the flocks and herds running on the banks of the North Esk, have been lately routed by our police. Five are fully committed for trial, and four are now under examination for recent robberies.—Ibid.

Owing to the supplies of grain at present in course of being furnished to the Commissariat, the market generally is but thinly supplied, and rather higher prices are asked. Wheat 4s. 3d. to 4s. 6d.; Cape barley scarce at 3s. 4d. to 3s. 6d. ; English ditto, for malting, inferior 4s. to 4s. 4d.; hay £4 to £5; potatoes, £4 to £5 10s. a ton.

Butcher's meat and vegetables, are both good and plentiful, considering the season of the year.

June. Let the farmer continue his ploughing, harrowing, and sowing, whenever the weather will permit; and when it does not, which will be but seldom, he may find plenty of work about his homestead, and in repairing his fences.

GARDENING.

Trees of all sorts may be removed this month; and for pruning, it is perhaps the best in the year. Put into the ground such cuttings as may be required for increasing the nursery of vines, goose

berries, currants, &c. &c. In general, there is little difference in the occupations of May, June, and July. They

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neither of them make much show, and yet they afford ample occupation to a good gardener.

May 6th.-The Government brig Isabella, from Port Arthur.

6th. The schooner Prince Regent, captain Hassall, from Launceston, with a large cargo of wheat.

8th.-The Tasmanian Lass, captain Lawrie, from Sydney 13th ult., with a general cargo. Passengere, Mr. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and Mathew Baron.

10th. The barque Eliza, 243 tons, captain Bouch, from Liverpool 20th December, with a general cargo. Passengers, Mrs. Towel and three children, Mrs. M'kenzie and child, Catherine Hayter.

16th.-The Lotus, captain Summerson, from London 30th December, with 216 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Brock. The guard consists of Major Schaw, Lieut. Blair, and 29 soldiers of the 21st Fusileers.-Passengers, Mrs. Shaw and eight children, with female servant.

May 18th.-The Colonial brig Isabella, from Port Arthur.

19th. The brig Adelaide, from Rio, with 71 of the passengers, which were saved from the wreck of the Hibernia. Amongst them are the following :-Mr. P. Sinclair, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. R. Murray, Mr. T. B. Favell, Mr. Grace, Mrs. R. Watson, Mr. H. Taylor.

24th. The Colonial brig Tamur, from Macquarie Harbour, with a cargo of timber. Passengers, Deputy Assistant Commissary General Woolrabe and family.

26th. The brig Mary Elizabeth, from Sydney, with a cargo of coals. 26th. The cutter Blackbird, from Sydney.

27th.-The ship Jupiter, 347 tons, captain Clark, with 169 male prisoners: surgeon superintendent, Dr. Arch Ferguson, of the 63rd regiment. The guard consists of Lieut. Cotton, of the 4th, and Lieut. Crawley, of the 21st regiments, with 29 privates of the 21st and 63rd, 6 women, and 8 children.

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May 4.-The brig Alice, for Sydney. 5th. The barque Macclesfield, for Sydney.

5th. The barque Lavinia, for England, with a cargo of Colonial produce. Passengers, Mr. Kayle, Mrs. James Gow and two children, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Mott, John Warren, Mr. Ord, Ellen Dillon, Robert Hawkes, Ellen Speak, and Ellen Brown.

7th. The schooner Prince of Den mark, for Sydney.

8th. The Colonial brig Isabella, for Port Arthur.

11th. The barque Elizabeth, for Sydney.

18th. The schooner Adelaide, for the fishery.

19th. The barque George Hibbert, for Sydney.

22nd. The barque Betsy, for Sydney. 22nd. The barque Eliza, for Sydney.

22nd. The barque Duckenfield, Riddell, for England, with a full cargo of Colonial produce. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Neville, two children, and two female servants; Mr. and Miss Massenburgh, Mr. E. Bisdee, Mr. Boyes, Mr. J. Ball, Mr. W. Burrell, Mr. Fowell, and Mr. Collings.

LOSS OF THE HIBERNIA BY FIRE.

The Lotus, prison ship, brought the melancholy intelligence of the loss of the Hibernia, by fire, on her way from Liverpool to this Colony, having on board 232 souls, of whom only 79 were saved. It appears, that in pumping off some rum in the morning, for the men's and passenger's rations, the second mate incautiously spilt some, and still more incautiously caused it to ignite. This was at 11 o'clock, and before 1, the destructive element had proceeded so rapidly, as to render all further attempts to

rescue the ship, utterly hopeless. The boats were then manned, but the long boat-of course the largest, and most useful-was found to be in a most leaky state; however, seventy-nine individuals contrived to escape in three

boats, and after being exposed six or seven days, to the most dreadful privations, two of the boats fell in with the Lotus, who carried the survivors to Rio, whence they were conveyed hither by the brig Adelaide. The other boat, we learn, was picked up by a Guernsey vessel, so that the whole 79 were ultimately saved, with the exception of a Mr. Ridley, who died in the long boat. A public meeting has been held at the Macquarie Hotel, for the purpose of

taking into consideration, the cause of these unfortunate persons; and a subscription has consequently been set on foot for their benefit. Charity sermons, too, have been preached throughout the Colony, and a considerable sum collected: but, however much we may deplore the calamities to which these poor creatures have been subjected, we cannot think that a pecuniary donation is the most efficient consolation which may be administered.

The Rev. W. Bedford, jun. to be Chaplain in the Island of Van Diemen's Land.

Thomas Fairweather, Esq. to be Assistant Police Magistrate and Commissioner of the Court of Requests in the district of New Norfolk, in the place of James England, Esq.

James England, Esq. to be Director

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of the Post Office Department, in the place of the late Committee.

The following gentlemen, have been appointed Magistrates :-James Henty, Esq. John Macbraire, M.D. Charles Schaw, Esq. John Hicks Hutchinson, Esq.

Mr. Richard Newman is appointed Chief Constable at Tasman's Peninsula.

DEATHS.

Wednesday, the 22d instant, the lady of David Lambe, Esq. of a daughter. At first, the recovery of Mrs. Lambe appeared to be going on well, but an unfavorable change taking place, the unfortunate lady, to the unspeakable grief of her friends and connexions, expired on Sunday, the 26th instant.

At New Town, on Monday, the 20th instant, the lady of John Bell, Esq.J.P. of a son.

On the night of Friday, the 17th instant, Mr. James Gow, hosier, of Elizabeth-street, aged 27. He had retired to bed apparently in good health on the previous night, and the evidence of Dr. Crowther, who attended on the inquest, satisfied the jury, that apoplexy was the immediate cause of his death. The brain, upon dissection, was found to be in a very diseased state, and the heart was twice the natural size.

On Tuesday, the 21st instant, at Launceston, James Ranken, Esq. Cashier of the Cornwall Bank, aged 35.

Suddenly, at the George and Dragon, Elizabeth-street, Mrs. Wilson, formerly of Launceston.