Star. — London, England, 1830-05-28 00:00:00

HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL. SIGNATURE. The following is a copy of the bill introduced by the Lord Chancellor on Tuesday, intitled a bill " to enable his Majesty to appoint certain persons to affix his Ma jesty's royal signature to instruments requiring such signature." Most Gracious Sovereign,—Whereas your Majesty has been graciously pleased to communicate to your parlia ment, that your Majesty is labouring under severe indis position, which renders it /painful and inconvenient to your Majesty to sign, with your own hand, those instru ments which require the sign manual ; and that your Ma jrzdy relies upon the dutiful attachment of parliament to consider, without delay, of the means by which your majesty may be enabled to provide for the temporary dis charge of this important function of the crown, without detriment to the public service : we, your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Tem poral, and Commons, in Parliament asembled, have taken your Majesty's gracious Message into our immediate consideration ; and, although trusting in the Providence of ALMIG lITY GOD that your Majesty may be speedily restored to health and strength, we feel it our duty to your Majesty and to the people of these realms to comply with your Majesty's most gracious recommendation ; and we do therefore humbly beseech your Majesty that it may be enacted, and be it enacted by the King's most excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal, and the Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, That it shall and may be lawful for his Majesty, by any warrant or commission under his Majesty s royal sign manual, to appoint one or more person or persons, to be therein named, each of whom shall have full power and authority to affix, in his Majesty's presence, and by his Majesty's command, his Majesty's royal signature, by means of a stamp, to be prepared for that purpose in the form following ; that is to say, " George R.' or or in cases where the royal signature has usually been by initials only, then by means of a certain other stamp, to be pre pared for that purpose in the form following; that is to say, " G. R." to any warrant, commission, or other writing or instrument, subject to the provisions and re gulations herein-after contained; and his Majesty's royal signature, so affixed, shall be valid and effectual, and have the same force and effect as his Majesty's sign ma nual, and shall be deemed and taken to be, to all intents and purposes, his Majesty's royal sign manual, and be obeyed as such. Provided always, and be it enacted, That no person so to be appointed shall affix his Majesty's signature as aforesaid to any such warrant, commission, or other writ ing or instrument, without a memorandum in writing previously endorsed thereon, describing the nature and object of such warrant, commission, or other writing or instrument, signed by the Lord High Chancellor, the First Lord Commissioner of his Majesty's Treasury, the President of his Mqiesty's Most Honourable Privy Coun cil, the Keeper of his Majesty's Privy Seal, and his Ma jesty's three Principal Secretaries of State for the time being, or any three or more of them ; Provided also, that the person affixing his Majesty's Royal Signature, shall subjoin thereto the words following; that is to say, " In his Majesty's presence, and by his Majesty's command," and subscribe the same with his own name. And be it further enacted, That the said stamps so to be prepared as aforesaid shall be prepared by the order and under the direction of the Lord President of his Ma jesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, and shall be kept in the custody of the Lord High Chancellor, the First Lord Commissioner of his Majesty's Treasury, or the President of his Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Coun cil, or the Keeper of his Majesty's Privy Seal, or one of his Majesty's three Principal Secretaries of State for the time being, and shall not be affixed to any such warrant, commission, or other writing or instrument, except in their presence, or in the presence of one or more of them, who shall attest the same accordingly. And be it further enacted, that each of the persons so authorised to affix his Majesty's Royal signature, shall, before he shall presume to act under his Majesty's war rant or commission authorising him so to do, take and subscribe the following oath—that is to say, " I A. B. do swear that I will not affix the Royal signature to any warrant, commission, or other writing or instrument, under and by virtue of an Act intituled, An Act to enable his Majesty to ap. point certain persons to affix his Majesty's Royal signature to in. struments requiring such signature, except in his Majaty's presence and by his Majesty's command ; and will truly and faithfully per. form the duty entrusted tome by the said Act. So help me Bon." which oath shall be taken before the Lord High Chan cellor, who is hereby authorised and required to admi .nister the same. Provided always, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent his Majesty from signing any warrant, commission, or other writing or instrument, with his Majesty's Royal sign manual in the usual and accus tomed manner, or to prevent any warrant, commission, or other writing or instrument so signed by his Majesty from having the same validity and effect as if this Act had not passed. And be it further enacted, that this Act shall continue and be in full force until the expiration of one mouth after the meeting of the next Session of Parliament ; but the same may be altered or repealed by any Act or Acts to be passed in the present session of Parliament. MEXICAN BONDHOLDERS. On Wednesday a meeting of the Mexican bondholders took place at the City of London Tavern, to consider the proposals lately submitted to them by M. Gorostiza with regard to the payment of their dividends. Mr. Alderman Thom PISON was called to the chair, and opened the business of the meeting. He thought there was evidence enough to show that the Mexican Govern- Went was anxious to adopt all means in his power to uphold the credit of the state. Whether the means pro posed were practicable or not, it was for some one more able than himself to judge. He hoped that the meeting would proceed to the consideration of the proposals with all due regard to the political circumstances in which Mexico was placed, its internal disquietudes and position in respect to Spain, and under which the Government had been compelled to make use of the funds allotted for the payment of the dividends of its English creditors for other purposes. Those funds, there was little doubt, were fully adequate to the payment of the dividends, if properly applied. In addition to this, it might be men tioned that the members of the present Mexican Govern ment were all men of high honour and integrity. Sir R.Wi Lsox said, that in reference to one part of the Mexican Minister's proposal, that the shareholders should appoint agents to receive the duties to be set aside for their use, he had had a communication with the Earl of Aberdeen, who had informed him of his perfect readi ness to forward the views of the bondholders upon that subject, by desiring the Vice-Consuls at the different ports to receive those duties. Notwithstanding the pre sent intentions of the Mexican Government. circum stances might be such that the military would be again tempted to seize the duties, and with the same appearance Qfigittificatiop, 'which, however, they would hardly venture to do if it once came into the hands of a British officer. They would then become British property, and u such, the Mexicans would have to respect it. The best way of proceeding, be thought, would be to appoint a com mittee, empowering the members of it to act for the general body of the shareholders, both with the British and Mexican Governments. He felt not a little satis faction at the house of Baring and Co. being selected to manage affairs between the Mexicans and their English creditors. Mr. BA anfa, after returning thanks for the manner in which his name bad been introduced, stated that the house of which he was a member had had no connexion with the loan at first, that it was only subsequently that they undertook the payment of the dividends for the Mexican Government. At that period, the account of their resources left him no doubt as to the capabilities of that government to perform their engagements ; had the case been otherwise, he begged leave to assure the meet ing that he would have declined acting as their agent. — It was certainly obvious that great disorder prevailed in Mexico; yet, nevertheless, he thought it was proper to remind that country of the sense which we entertained of the non-performance of their engagements. It had been indicated to him that the Mexican Government had a de sire to be allowed to fund the arrears of interest; his an swer was, that unless they could show that they had the means of fulfilling such new contracts, he should not for one enter into them. Such proceedings might have ex cited hopes in the public, which the first quarter might falsify. As to the delay with regard to the announcement of the receipt of the Mexican Minister's commu nication, it was but justice to M. Gorostisa to say, that it was most satisfactorily accounted for, and that no person could have behaved in a more honourable manner than M. Goroetiza had done. Gentlemen must be aware how delicate a matter it is to give an opinion in a case like this : at the same time, he (Mr. Baring) could not but express his fears that they were carrying their hopes rather too far. No doubt the Mexican Government was desirous of doing their duty ; but at present the soldier was abroad. Though it was to be hoped the Mexicans would form themselves into a state of order, and then, perhaps, the sanguine expectations of some might be rea lized. However, the gentlemen present could judge for themselves, as he knew no more about the matter than they did. The communication from M. Alaman certainly bore the appearance of honesty, and he conceived the cre ditors would best consult their own interests by complying with his proposals. The bondholders must feel deeply obliged to the Earl of Aberdeen for his ready acquiescence with Sir Robert Wilson's plans. There was something official about a consul which would ensure protection for their rights. Mr. Baring concluded by declaring his per fect readiness at any time to render all the service in his power to the holders of Mexican stock. Sir R. WI LsoN said nothing could be more fair and candid than the statement of his friend Mr. Baring : at the same time he hoped he might be allowed to put one question to him—whether he thought the Mexican Go vernment had sums sufficient—he meant resources—to fulfil their promises ? Mr. BARING.—I dare say they have ten times as much, were they only made applicable. The CHAIRMAN then put the resolutions severally, and they were carried unanimously. DREADFUL ACCIDENT.-FIFTEEN LIVES LOST! LANCASTER, MAY 25.—1 t becomes our painful duty to lay before our readers the particulars of a most dis tressing event, which occurred on Sunday last on the coast off Sunderland, in the River Lune. The news reached here at midnight, and at a very early hour was quickly spread throughout the whole town, producing a scene almost indescribable. Numbers hastened towards the quay, and pale and agitated made the most anxious enquiries of every one likely to afford the least intelli gence of the dire event. There were parents seeking information as to the fate of their sons—sisters of bro thers—and friends of their friends; but, alas, within one fatal hour, a wife and two children had been deprived of a husband and father ! The following are all the particulars we have been able to collect, and which, we believe, will be correct :—A pleasure boat, built last summer by John Simpson, a whitesmith of this town, assisted by his eldest son, called the John's, sailed from Lancaster last Sabbath morn with about twenty passengers on board, for Sunder land. The vessel arrived safe at that point in the latter part of the day ; near the ebb of the tide a ves sel called the Lima Packet, from Trinidad, belonging to this port, anchored off the coast, and then the resolution of those belonging to the pleasure boat and several others, expecting to hear of or see their friends, was formed of going to the packet. This they firmly persisted in, not withstanding the violence of a tremendous sea presented itself before them, and the remonstrance of the pilots, Gerrald and Dickenson, the former of whom, when the party were about to sail, begged of them, if they would go, not to carry full sail, an admonition totally unheeded. The boat set sail, with sixteen persons on board, at two o'clock ; it had not proceeded far when she got on a sand bank, and it was not without some difficulty that she was pushed off by the elder Simpson, and immediately carried, at a rapid rate, before the wind and tide, which 6, _Swell . the curled oaten' 'bove the main," and so quickly, that Simpson was unable to get on board. The boat was then hurled at an amazing pace for a con siderable distance, when she came in contact with, the first buoy from land (there being four placed for the pur pose of guiding vessels into the river) against which she was driven with such violence, that the keel had started from her garbon strokes. The peak and mainsail were instantly lowered (she being schooner rigged) and she was turned round and set in for Sunderland Bunks, in which state she continued beating against wind and tide for about twenty minutes, when a Captain, who was watching her through a telescope, says he took his eye off for a moment, and on looking again saw her with her keel uppermost, and three or four of her crew swimming about ; in a short time fifteen persons disappeared. An inquest was held on the bodies of Caton, Simpson, and Duddon, this afternoon, before J. Gardner, FAq. Co roner, when a verdict of " Accidentally Drowned" was returned. The unfortunate individuals all belonged to this town. Up to ten o'clock no more bodies had been found. It is very probable they are washed out to sea. On Saturday last a wretch of the name of Sims, and some other men, returned home to Winthorpe very late. Sims taxed his wife with not feeding some birds. She stated she had : upon which he pulled her from her bed by the hair of her head ; and upon her escape from him, he followed her with a knife, and in almost a state of nudity she ran to some relation who lived close by ; and just as she reached the door the inhuman monster kicked her in the abdomen, and very dangerously hurt her, she being, far advanced in pregnancy. A man of the saw of Marshall went to interfere, when he also received a violent kick, by which be is now prevented leaving hews. We trust some immediate measures will be adopted to punish the monster.—Newark Times. ..... , ... jilt .1. POST-OFFICE FRAUD. The Report of the Commissioners of Inquiry, just printed by order of the House of Commons, has brought to light a regottliable and remarkably extensive system of frauds pitctised eight years ago in the Scotch Post office ; and the wonder is that by some chance the syste matic peculation could have been kept au secret so long. It appears that forty-one clerks and letter-carriers in the Post-okce of Edinburgh confederated to defraud the Government, and that they succeeded—that the system of the office pqrmitted them, for at least twelve years un checked, to carry on their system of theft, to the amount , of about twenty pounds daily ! The discovery, it now appears, was made in 1822, when a particular postage was detected. The thief, having been seized, and imprisoned alone, became alarmed, had some compunc tious visitings, and gave information respecting others that was of the greatest importance, and led to the complete knowledge of the frauds that had been, and were then, in progress of being practised. The de- Ipredators were separated and sworn; but—little know ing what the one who had been seized with remorse had divulged—they aggravated their daring acts of positive and regular theft by the most determined perjury. Ultimately thirty-five out of the forty one confessed their crimes. Such a scene of profligate robbery, it is described, can scarcely find a parallel in the history of persons removed, by the comfortable situations and salaries which they possessed, from the pressure or prospect of want. According to the report, not one of these desperate, wholesale, and official delinquents was brought to justice.—They were—it is positively so as serted—merely dismissed from their situations ; a punish ment, no doubt, quite severe enough, as far as their families and connections were concerned. To adopt the language now extended to the transaction, the affair was " hushed up ;" nay, so completely smothered, that eight years elapsed before the particulars transpired ; and then, in a Report of the Commissioners of In quiry (to publish whose Report and the names of the par ties might nevertheless subject the daring publishers to the kindly notice of the Attorney-General, or the pro fitable distinction of actions at law,) the fraud is detailed, but the extent of it is unknown ; but, from what is known, the lowest possible conjecture fixes the sum frau dulently obtained by such official individuals at upwards of seventy thousand pounds ! After this statement, to those who may require further particulars, perhaps, it may be requisite to add only--vide the Report. OLD BAILEY SESSIONS, May 27. 0117M1—.TRT. These Sessions commenced this morning, before the Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR, Mr. Justice LITTLE 'mut, and Mr. Baron VAUGHAN. Madame Vestris, accompanied by a gentleman, on the opening of the Court, took her seat in the Jurors' wait ing box. The trial of the Garlands for her robbery was fixed to come on first, as her presence was required at rehearsal. Immediately on their Lordships' taking their seats, Thomas Garland, aged 17, and Charles Garland, aged 20, were indicted for stealing in the dwelling house of Eliza Lucy Vestris, 211. in monies, two rings, and other property ; and Charles Garland for receiving the same, well knowing them to be stolen. There were no Counsel either for the prosecution or defence.—The facts of the case have been already before the public in the Police Reports.—The Jury consulted a few minutes, and returned a verdict of guilty against Thomas Garland ; and acquitted Charles Garland. The prisoners were then put on their trial on a second indictment, charging the one with stealing a black lace veil, value 61. and the other with receiving it, the pro perty of Eliza Lucy Vestris. The Jury returned a similar verdict, finding the pri soner T. Garland guilty of stealing, but acquitting his brother Charles. _______ Amelia Anderson, aged 16, was capitally indicted for breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Sarah Ann Harris, and stealing 10 silver spoons and other articles, value 101. her property. The prisoner, agood-looking young woman, was found Guilty of stealing in a dwelling-house, under the value of 51. which removes the capital part of the charge. Robert Gardiner was charged with breaking into the dwelling-house of Mr. Grant, watchmaker, of St. Mar tin's-court, St. Martin's-lane.—Not guilty. James Field was charged with breaking into the house of Charles Holmes, and stealing two gold rings and other articles. _ . _ The prisoner called one witness, who swore that both the prisoner and his wife slept at her house on the night of the robbery, and the Jury found him Not guilty. Thomas Smith was indicted for burglariously entering the dwelling-house of Thomas Johnson, at Abbey-road, near St John's Wood, and stealing property to a very large amount.—Vordict, Guilty—Death. Thomas Lewis, formerly a clerk to Messrs. Bradberry and Gregory, was charged with embezzling divers sums of money, amounting to 1001. and upwards, at various times. The prisoner pleaded guilty. The RECORDER endeavoured to persuade him to retract his plea, as he bad been before convicted of a similar offence, which would subject him to transportation for fourteen years, but the prisoner persisted, and his plea was recorded. The RECORDER immediately ordered him up for judgment, and sentenced him to be transported for 14 years. NEW COURT. George Fox pleaded guilty of stealing two live tame fowls, value Bs. the property of Frederick James Inskip, of St. Martin's-lane, during the night of the 27th of April. Mr. C. PHILLIPS observed it was an offence natural to foxes.—(Laughter.) William Jones was found guilty of stealing from the dwelling-house three silver spoons, value 365. the joint property of Wm. Holmes, Esq. M.P. and Lady Strong, of Grafton-street, Bond-street, during the evening of the 12th inst. George Price, late an officer in the army, was found guilty of stealing a quantity of handkerchiefs from the shop of Mr. Wills, Oxford-street.—Seven years' trans portation. The COURT immediately sentenced the prisoner to seven years' transportation. Williwn Williams, aged 21, was indicted for having feloniously stolen a coat, value 41. the property of Ed mund Kean, Esq. the tragedian. The carriage was standing atCamden Town, and the coat was stolen from the box. The prisoner, in company with another, was seen with the coat five minutes afterwards, and was in custody of the police. The prisoner said nothing in his defence, and the Jury found him guilty without hesitation. A bill has been lately introduced into Parliament, which enacts that, from the period when it passed, no ordnance, arms, gunpowder, &c. shall be imported into lireland, without license from the Lord Lieutenant, under is heavy penalty. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. EPSOM RACES, MAT 27. Ling Wore the commencement of the races the assembleg • the Downs, although inferior to former yesrs, was immense, side of the course being lined with vehicles two or three deep ; t l ir hill was also pretty nearly covered with carriages. The rare, did not terminate till near seven o'clock. The following a t ,. particulars : The Derby Stakes of 60 soy. each, h. ft. for three yr old Loh, ' Set. 71b, and fillies, Set. 21b ; the owner of the second hot., to receive 100 soy. out of the stakes. Mile and a have. (8 4 Subscribers.) Mr. Chifney's Priam Mr. Ridsdale's Little Red Rover .. .• • • d Lord Exeter's llshmoud The following also started but were not placed : Yaeger% eb. c. Augustus, Mr. Petre's b. c. Brunswicker, his Majesty's b. c. Sir Harry Beagle , Sir M. Wood's eh. c. The Mummer Sir M. Wood's b. c. Cetus, Lord Lowth er ' s ch. t. Finnandicard Cleveland's ch. e. by Emilius, Mr. Tomes% port, Id. Sllgo's'br. v.. Brine, Lord Cavendish% e. by Godolphin L or d Exeter's ch. c. Red Rover, Mr. Ramabottom's Zucharelk, Mt Grifiltlis's b. e. Thomgrove, Mr. Rush's br. C. by Comm, Sir 11. Baird's Snooks, Colonel Wilson's brother to Lamplighter, Lord Egremont's brother to Grampus. Lord Grosvenor's Thermometer, Mr. Gully's Prima Donna, Lord Sefton's Captain Arthur. Betting before starting.-4 to 1 agst Priam, 6to 1 apt Little Red Rover, 6 to 1 agst Brunswicker, 6 to 1 agst Sir Harrylilea g i e, 9 W 1 agst Captain Arthur, 12 to 1 apt Augustus, 13 to 1 apt Mahmoud, 16 to 1 apt the Mummer, and 30 to 1 ape Finnan. The race was appointed for two o'clock, and by that time the jockeys were ready at the starting post, but the delay occasioned by the extraordinary number of false starts made it nearly a quarter to three o'clock before it was decided; and to make the matter troN, the riders were exposed to a drenching storm for near an ho ur . The last start was beautiful; Prima Donna took the lead at a sout! pace, followed by Load Exeter's Red Rover, his little namesake lying next, with Part and Mahmoud, the others being well kid up in a body. Priam outside, and nearly the last horse in the Tam— Primma Donna continued the running up the hill, when L or d Exeter's Red Rover challenged and went to the front ; he kept the,• till just before the turn, and then Little Red Rove4took the lead, Augustus coming up at the ism. time : these two maintained the running to the distance, where Mahmoud joined them. Priam lad been in the rear till pat the rubbing house ; there Sam Day begat to draw upon his horses, and at Tattenham Corner he was in ti; : foremost ranks with Sir Harry Beagle, Brunewicker, Mummer, Thermometer, Brine, &c. ; but he waited with great patience t ill they got to the Grand Stand, where Augustus gave up, itialusioui, at the same time, beginning to flag. Day then made a rush "a la Chifney," shook off Little Red Rover after a short struggle, and won very , cleverly by two lengths.—Augustus was fourth, Brun s . wicker fifth, Sir Harry Bawle sixth, and Mummer seventh, Ther. mometer being close with them, but all beat clear off. Rhoda Ira, last. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. A Silver Cup value 60 son. given by the Stand Committee, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sm. each; three years old, est. 101 b. four years, list. 71b. five years, 9st. 21b. six and aged, 9st. 51b. Man, and geldings allowed 31b. The winner to be sold for 5001. he.-- Two miles. Lord Alountcharles's Raaselas, 5 yrs.... CoL Wilson's ch. c. by Rmilius, 3 yrs. Mr. Longhorn's b. f. Harmony, 3 yrs Lord Egremones c. by Whalebone, 3 yrs. All these came off nearly abreast and kept so to the top of the hill. when Rasselas made running, and after a fine race with the Laid... colt, won by a neck. The Durdan Stakes of 10 sore. each, and 10 added, three yrs oL. 7st ; four, Bst. 101 b; five, 9st. 21b ; six and aged, 9st. 51b mares and geldings allowed 31b.—.A winner once in 1830, car. rying 31b. extra ; twice, Mb ; thrice, 71b. extra. The winner to be sold for 150 soy'. itc.—One mile. Mr. Lumley's Goshawk, aged ► Mr. Scott's Discovery,4 yrs Mr. Walker's Netherby, 4 yrs Mr. Dockeray's Pilot,' 6 yrs One paid.—Goehawir and Pilot made the running, head to head till near the distance, when the latter declined, Discovery taking his place without doing any good, for Goshawk won easy by two lengths. The Denbies Stakes of 10 sov. each, and 10 added, for maiden horses ; three years, 7st ; four, Bst. 71b ; five, 9st. 21b ; six and ag e d , list. Mb ; the winner to be so ld for 100 ,sov. if de. mended, Br.c ; horses that have started four times allowed One mile. Mr. Howes's Jannette, 3 yrs Duke of Richmond's Juvenia, 3 yrs.. .. Mr. Lumley's ch. c. Militias 3 yrs. Mr. Smith's Tancredi, 4 yrs Mr. Young's b. f. Schoolgirl, 3 yrs.. Mr. Crouch's b. g. by Anticipation, 3 yrs. Mr. Dickenson's Pauper, 4 yrs Won by two lengths after an indifferent race. Sweepstakes of 5 sov. each, and 50 added by the County Mernbcrs, for three yrs olchp7st ; four, Bst. 71b; five, 9st; six, and aged. 9st. 31b. The winner to be sold for 300, to ; the owner of the second horse to save his stake. Two mile heats. Mr. Tomes's Foxcote, 4 yrs Mr. Hadley's Blinker, 4 yrs ... 4 Gen. Grosvenor's Tantivy, 3 yrs. Mr. Coleman's Bunter, 4 yrs. Mr. Smith's Esperance, 3 yrs Won cleverly. Derma on Till moose roes Tar OAKS (Tilt DAT '; S to 2 apt Mr. Payne's Brown Duchess 5 to 1 Lord Sefton's Moodie 5 to 1 --- Lord Jersey's Charlotte West 11 to 1 Lord Anson 's Zillah 10 to 1 Lord Queensberry's Maria 16 to 1 Lord Lowther's Victorine 16 to 1 Duke of Grafton's Brambilla BOW-STRE Yesterday, Thomas Evans, a surgeon, residing in Beak -street, was brought before Sir R. Blasts, from the Police station-house in St. Martin's-lane, on the charge, as it appeared by the list pro. duced by the inspector, of being drunk and disorderly. Police constable W. Roberts, No. 112, letter F division, statet that on Wednesday night, between twelve and one, he had charge of a drunken man in the Strand, when the defendant molested h;m in the execution of his duty, and he took him into custody. Ile offered, on arriving at Charing-aoss, to let him go, but he refused to depart, and was takes to the watchhouse. Sir R. BIRWIE—WeII, but you charge this gentleman with be ing drunk and disorderly. NVB2 be drunk ? Constable—Why, yes, I think he was a little fresh, your worth:p. Sir R. BIRNIE—A little fresh, you say, but what did he do Constable—He molested me in my duty. Sir RICHARD asked the defendant what he bad to say ? Mr. Evans said he had to complain of as gross a violation of the liberty of the subject, and as gross treatment when in custody, as could well be imagined. He had been supping with a party of la dies in Cecil-street, Strand, and was returning home with them And a male friend, when he saw a man in a state of intoxication in the custody of five or six policemen, who were dragging hint alorg with great violence, and using him in a very shameful manna He observed to his friend that the poor man had to contend fearful odds, and he thought the policemen were using unnecr•sar7 violence. The complainant Roberts hearing this, seised him by the collar, and charged him with obstructing him in the execution of his duty. He was dragged by Roberts and other constables a • far as St. Martin's-lane, andthere offered to let hint go, but be fel he had been most grossly treated, and for the sake of others who might be subjected to similar violence, he ought to insist on the charge being regularly taken before a magistrate; he therefore refused :o accept of his liberty as a boon, and was taken to the watch-11011 , 4, where again the constable wanted to let him go. He, however, pressed that the charge should be taken in the constable's own words, but the serjeant on duty (Stubbs) said, " We enter charges in our own way, and I shall put you down as drunk and disorderly generally." He was then, in spite of all remonstrance, and offering to all his friends to prove that he had been wrongfully taken into custody, thrust into the black hole, where three or four drunken va gabonds were already confined. He requested, after being locked up for some time, that a messenger (whom be would pay hand somely) might be sent to procure bail, but he was told that they du: not keep persons to run of messages. During his incarceration in this horrible place, one of his fellow-prisoners attempted to pick It • pocket, and he requested to have a Tight, but that favour was r • remptorily refused. Mr. Ilumford (Mr. Evans's friend) was called, and bore out L latter gentleman's statement in every respect. Sir R. &AMIE designated the whole affair as "a scandaloo violation of the liberty of the subject," and immediately wrote .1 letter to the Commissioners of Police on the subject,which he handed to Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans laid the letter, and stated his complaint before the Commissioners in the course of the day, and be was promised a lull investigation of the matter in a day or two. HT G II- WATK It at LONDON-BRIDGE TO.IIIORROW Meriting . 9 mantes after 7 Aftemetta . 1111 =Mem afte► 7 Lome : Priam! as/ Publkasi 31 Mom. at tbe ftaa• Onus IS*l. PlimetillsesSmlde stauLD, HUT 27. ement of the races the assemblag e r to fanner yeses, was imtnense, • with vehicles two or three deep , a r‘o h . covered with eseriages. Th e seven o'clock. The following ato v. each, h. ft. for three yr old con, 21b ; the owner of the second hew the stakes. Mile and a have. (17 0 over ........ ................. red but were not placed Mr. Petre's b. e. Brunswieker, his Bessie ' c. Sir M. Wood's eh. The b. e. Cetus, Lord Lowther',, ch. t. e. by Emilius, Mr. Tome's Porn I Cavendish's e. by Godolphin Loni Mr. Ramsbottom's Zucharelk, Mr Mr. Rush's br. C. by Calms, Sir 1). lon's brother to Lamplighter, Lord HI& Lord Grosvenor's Thermometer, cord Sefton's Captain Arthur. to 1 apt Priam, 6 to 1 apt Link :wicker, 6 to 1 agst Sir Harryßeagle, 2 to 1 apt Augustus, 13 to 1 agst rummer, and 30 to 1 apt Finnan. Or two o'clock, and by that time the Ling post, but the delay occasioned by False starts made it nearly a quarter to tided; and to make the matter worst• drenching storm for near an hour. Prima Donna took the lead at a scrum! et's Red Rover, his little namesake &maid, the others being well kid up :id nearly the last horse in the Teet— he running up the hill, when lord ed and went to the front ; he kept thee. then Little Red Rove4took the lead, .me time: these two maintained the e Mahmoud joined them. Priam had ebbing house • there Sam Day b egan at Tattenham ; Corner he was in lb: 'try Beagle, Brunswicker, Mounter, out he waited with great patience till where Augustus gave up, Alahmoud, ba flag. Day then made a rush "a la eel Rover after a short struggle, and gths.—Augustus was fourth, Bruns. e sixth, and Mummer seventh, Ther. em, but all beat clear off. Rhoda sae given by the Stand Committee, added . each; three years old, est. 101 b. four ht. 21b. six and aged, 9st. Mb. Mar.., The winner to be sold for 5001. &c— -s, 5 yrs.... ius, 3 yrs« ly, 3 yrs lebone, 3 yrs. . . breast and kept so to the top of the hill. • , and after a fine race with the Latilos• rs. each, and 10 added, three yes ole. , 9st. 21b; six and aged, tat. Sib; 1 31b.---A winner once in 18:10, car. b; thrice, 71b. extra. The winner to One mile. I I 4 Pilot made the running, head to head to latter declined, Discovery taking his , for Goshawk won easy by two lengths. soy. each, and 10 added, for maiden four, Bst. 71b ; five, Oat. 21b ; sir winner to be sold for 100 ,sov. if de. have started four times allowed ;lb. • 3 yrs.. •.. 3 yrs.. 4 3 re.. ...... .• 5 potion, 3 yes. to is in indifferent race. nd 50 added by the County Members, r, Set. 71b; five, 9st; six, and aged. e sold for 300, &c ; the owner or the ke. Two mile heats. .... 4 rt. dr ...... 5 dr on cleverly. AIN roes Tar OAKS (THIS DAT '; ayne's Brown Duchess kfton's Moucbe jersey's Charlotte West Insoles Zillab aueensberry 's Maria Lowther's Victorine sf Grafton's Brambilla 'N7'ELLIGENCE. 4 7 -sTRE ET. r, a surgeon, residing in Beak -street, cans, from the Police station-house charge, as it appeared by the list pro. ing drunk and disorderly. is, No. 112, letter F division, stated Kween twelve and one, he had charge nd, when the defendant molested h;in • and he took him into custody. lie weross, to let him go, but he refused he watchhouse. but you charge this gentleman sith be - Was be drunk ? sink he was a little fresh, your worsb:p• fresh, you say, but what did he de '• in my duty. efendant what he had to say ? complain of as gross a violation of the s gross treatment when in custody, as e had been supping with a party of la. :nd was returning home with them .t.^.d t man in a state of intoxication in the amen, who were dragging hint along ng him in a very shameful manner at the poor man had to contend again,: the policemen were using unnecr4ar7 Roberts hearing this, seized him by with obstructing him in the execution :d by Roberts and other constables a- there offered to let hint go, but he fel - led, and for the sake of others who might ence, he ought to insist on the charg.: : a magistrate; he therefore refused a, and was taken to the watch-house, ranted to let him go. He, bowel:a, uld be taken in the constable's own uty (Stubbs) said, " We enter charges put you down as drunk and disorderly n spite of all remonstrance, and offering Mt he had been wrongfully taken into k hole, where three or four drunken vi- ed. He mounted, after being locked m esse re nger bail, but (lihl he was nessages. During his incarceration in is fellow-prisoners attempted to pick it • be r have a light, but that favour was r • wtoolduldthapat they a's friend) was called, and bore out to in every respect. d the whole affair as " a scandalou• he h y an d d io. : he subject," and immediately wrote .1 of Police on the subject,which he luoded , sad stated his complaint before the of the day, and be was promised a toll a day or two. SIDON-BRIDGE TO-MORROW • 9 miaow after 7 . Si mimeos atter 7 10116116 y Jaw Mae" at the 'Tee* Tlebal9lll9"Tow9l. Bat.