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The weather on Whit Sunday was but partially unfavourable, and there was almost the usual show of holyday-makers ; but less than the usual show of new white trousers, the summer heat being still deferred. The numbers on Monday were relatively more affected by the weather ; though still the day might have been told by the shoals of people wandering about town and out of town. The visiters at the British Museum were 13,140—nearly 3,000 less than the number on the last Whit Monday ; at the National Gallery, 1,200; Westminster Abbey, 200; United Service Institution, 200. Hampton Court was crowded by visiters who arrived in steam-vessels, vans, and vehicles of all descrip- tions; Bushy Park had several picnic parties, though fewer than usual. Wandsworth fair was well attended. The fair at Greenwich was made as attractive as possible, and it drew a multitude to the place. The Teetotalers had a grand demonstration on Hampstead Heath ; where about 15,000 persons assembled; arriving in vans and afoot, with bands of music and banners, and taking up their abode in marquees. A van- ful of people represented the Chartist Teatotalers ; rumours of whose attendance caused a somewhat needless display of police.

A numerous meeting was held at Freemason's Tavern, on Saturday, of gentlemen connected with the several branches of fine arts for the purpose of establishing the "Institute of the Fine Arts "; Mr. Wyse, M.P., in the chair. Mr. E. W. Wyon, the Provisional Secretary, stated the objects of the Institute— They were, to facilitate a general intercourse of the members of the pro- fession; to cultivate a pure taste and a just appreciation of the importance of art ; to prevent the encroachment of injurious influences; to take cognizance of scientific questions connected with art; and to furnish a channel through which the opinion of the profession generally might be expressed. Among its objects, it was proposed to embrace the formation of a library and reading-room, and the collection of works of art, and all matters which might afford 'e artist increased facility in his studies; appointing stated times for the he g of original papers, for the inspection of works of art ind antiquities, a for general communications of importance to art, science, and literature.

The Association was formally constituted; the names of inorlhan one hundred enrolled members were read over ; a council of eighteen gentlemen was appointed ; thanks were voted to the promoters of the institution, and finally to the Chairman. ,

At a meeting of London Repealers on Monday, a communication was read from the parent association in Dublin, respecting a junction with the Chartists. Some days back, Mr. Feargus O'Connor and Mr. Bron- terre O'Brien joined the London Repealers, and promised that the in- fluence of their party should be used in forwarding the restoration of the Irish Parliament. Mr. T. M. Ray, the Secretary of the Repeal As- sociation, wrote a letter, intimating that if the London Repeaters de- sired to remain in concert with the Dublin body, they must return the subscription of the Chartists ; some of whose leaders "hold out the ab- horrent doctrine of physical force," and some of whose number are sus- pected of being in the pay of the Tories.

The consideration of technical questions of law connected with the case of the Queen versus O'Connor and others has occupied the Court

of Queen's Bench. The defendants were tried at Lancaster for their participation in the outbreak in the manufacturingdistricts last summer ; and they were found guilty on two counts in the indictment,—the fourth, which charged them with conspiracy to change the constitution ; and the fifth, which charged them with promoting unlawful assemblies to

stop work. They were brought up for judgment at the Court of Queen's Bench last term ; and the case stood over, objections being taken by the prisoner's counsel on several points. On Saturday, counsel were heard on the point of "venue," which was not stated in the fifth count ; and the Court decided on Wednesday that judgment on that Count must therefore be arrested— "Au objection on the score of omitting the local venue," said Chief Justice Denman, "is not merely technical, but real and important ; for the allegation of material facts as occurring in a particular county is not only that which authorizes the Grand Jury to find any bill of indictment, but is also a warrant to the Sheriff to summon the Petty Jury, which must pass judgment on those facts between the Crown and the prisoner. The trial of witnesses for perjury might be embarassed, and justice defeated, if the jurymen were to be empan- nelled without authority. To make the act of trying confer the right to try, would be a charge so violent that we cannot believe it to have been intended by the Legislature."

With respect to the fifth count, it was argued that the venue was im- perfectly stated, a material fact being alleged without it : it alleged cer- tain assemblies to have taken place without saying where, but it charged certain parties with convening and abetting such assemblies in Lanca- shire. The Court appointed Friday for hearing arguments as to the validity of that imperfect statement.

In the Bail Court, on Saturday, a decision was given in an action brought by the proprietors of Drury Lane Theatre against Mr. Chap- man, for 450/. arrears of rent. The defendant had engaged to pay 4001. a year for the occupation of the fruit and refreshment rooms, and for the exclusive privilege of selling play-books and play-bills in the theatre. He pleaded in bar of the action a breach of contract, in respect of the altered arrangements made by Mr. Macready. Several witnesses were examined, including Mr. Macready himself. It was contended, that the exclusion of courtesans from the saloon had seriously reduced the defendant's profits, insomuch that the receipts bad fallen from 251. a night to Ns., or even to nothing ; that Mr. Macready prevented the supply of refreshments in the boxes ; and that he had also interfered with the sale of books. On the other hand, it was stated that when Mr. Macready had the management of Covent Garden Theatre, al- though the receipts of the saloon fell off at first, they afterwards in- creased so much that the tenant could pay ten guineas a week instead of one guinea a night ; that he had not prevented the sale of refresh- ments in the boxes, but only the sale of soda-water and such things as would impair the comfort of the audience; and that he had not pre- vented the sale of books, but only apprised the audience what was the publishing price. The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiffs ; but awarded the reduced sum of 3001. in consideration of the reduced value of the occupancy.

At Bow Street, on Monday, Miss Sarah Newell, a lady who has ob- tained some notoriety by writing to Members of Parliament and others, and preferring a claim to the throne of England, was brought up for examination ; and the necessary steps were taken for placing her under restraint, as a dangerous lunatic.

At Marlborough Street Police-office, on Saturday, Michael Nowak, who professes to be a Polish refugee, was charged with assaulting Lord Dudley Stuart, the Vice-President of the Polish Literary Institution. The man attacked the prosecutor as he was entering the rooms of the Institution on Friday night, and struck several blows with a stick and with his fist, until prevented by a cab-driver and a Policeman. Nowark was at one time on the list of distressed Poles, but he had commuted his allowance for a sum of money. Since that he had been convicted of felony, and sentenced to seven years' transportation ; but for good conduct had been discharged from the hulks at the expiration of four years. His bad character excluded him from further assistance by the Association ; and hence his anger and assault. There is much reason to doubt whether he is a Pole at all, as his countrymen say that he speaks with a Russian accent. In default of paying a fine of 5L, he was committed to prison for two months, with hard labour.

On Tuesday, Joseph Golejawski was charged by Lord Dudley Stuart, on the information of Mr. Benyowski, a bookseller, with uttering threats that he would inflict some personal injury on that nobleman, because he had received no benefit from the Polish fund. He admitted the fact ; but said that he had no serious intention of putting his threats in force. He was ordered to enter into his own recognizances under a penalty of 100/. and to find two sureties of 501. each, that he would keep the peace towards Lord Dudley Stuart.

At Marylebone, on Wednesday, Mr. Hugh Stratford Stratford attended to answer the charge of assaulting Mr. Chisholm, the surgeon, whom he had mistaken for Mr. Barnard Gregory, the editor of the Satirist. On the part of Mr. Chisholm, it was stated that a public ex- pression of regret would be accepted, as it was clear that Mr. Stratford had no vindictive feeling towards the gentleman whom he assaulted so fiercely. An ample apology was made on behalf of Mr. Stratford, with thanks for Mr. Chisholm's generous forbearance.

At Queen Square, on Wednesday, George Howse and William Cor- nelius Fuller were brought up and committed for trial on account of the recent plate-robbery at the house of the late Lord Fitzgerald in Bet- grave Square. Bail was taken for Fuller.

It will be remembered that some time back a stone-mason was throwrs down at a public-house in the Westminster Road, while intoxicated ; and that his wife afterwards found a chisel sticking in his back below the shoulder. The man, Bennett, appeared at Union Hall Police-office, on Monday, and said that the chisel was in his pocket, and that it was driven into his back by a fall in the street. A man who had been held to bail as his assailant was at once discharged.

The second and principal match of the Thames Yacht Club took place on Thursday. Five boats sailed—the Phantom and Champion, built of wood ; the Enigma, Blue Bell, and Mystery, of iron. The course was from Greenwich Hospital to Coalhouse Point and back. The day was rough and windy, wind and tide setting down the rivers but the boats were admirably managed. They started at twelve inintoes past twelve o'clock, Blue Bell taking the lead ; but at East Green w jets, Enigma pushed to the front, and kept it to the close ; the others closely following in this order—Blue Bell, Mystery, Champion, Phantom. Enigma rounded the winning-113g at thirty-five minutes past four; having traversed the whole distance, fifty-seven miles, in five hours, twenty-seven minutes. Mr. Reade is the winner of the cup.