The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-04-24 00:00:00

UNION HALL.

Saturday Davidson, the hairdresser, who wounded a watchman
named It'illiar' ns on Sunday week, while under the effects of in-
toxication, and afterwards attempted to cut his own throat, was
ye-examined. A certificate was produced from Guy's Hospital,
where the wounded man still lies, stating that he was considered
out of danger. It appeared that whenever the prisoner became in-
toxicated, he was a perfect madman. On the night he wounded
‘Villiams he had been drinking to excess, and whilst under the in-
fluence of it, in a paroxysm of phrensy. he attempted to cut his
own throat with a razor. at the moment the watchman approached
him, who, desirous of preventing suicide, endeavoured to seize the
razor. It was in this attempt that Williams was so badly wounded
by Davidson.

Mr. HARM Zll, said that no man could have shown more con.
trition since the unfortunate event than Davidson. He was now
prepared to make the poor man he had wounded all the reparation
in his power.

Mr. CHAMBERS then addressed Davidson, observing that it was
evident there was no malice aforethought against the poor man who
had nearly lost his life in consequence of his anxiety to save the
life of a fellow-creature. The worthy Magistrate then cautioned
the prisoner, as he valued his life, to beware of drink particularly,
salt appeared it had an dreadful an •effect upon him as to inflame
his brain to such an extent that he was a perfect madman while
under the influence of it.

Davidson exhibited the utmost contrition for what had happened,
and pledged himself during his life to refrain from drink al.
together.

ROM FORD BANK.

COURT OF COMMISSIONERS OF BANKRUPTS.
On Saturday the eletlitore of Messrs. Joyner and Co. of the
Romford Bank, met tor the purpose of proving debts, before the
Commissioners of Bankrupt.
Mr. Mow TAG U appeared as Counsel for the Creditors.
Mr. Rost: was fur the Bankrupt.

Mr. JoysEll, senior, the father of one of the partner Pt the
establishment wax examined. Ile appeared to be deeply affected,
and robbed aloud (luring the examination.

It appearecrthat this Gentleman had left the concern same years
ago, but not having withdrawnbis name. he had been made of course.
responsible tar the engagements as one of the firm. Restated that
he had delivered up all the title deeds of property to which he had
claim, and every tiling he was possessed of on earth, except about
M. and his watch, which he had in his pocket, and which he was
now prepared to deliver tip, If the creditors desired that he should
do so. He was asked whether the firm had embarked in speculations
which turned out i j ninuvly. He replied that he never knew any
thingabouttlwir having engaged m speculations. .11e bad never
heard such a thing intimated until that morning, when he was told
it was whispered that something ea* the kind had taken place.
A CaEntroit rote to propose that the 1001. and the watch,
which Mr. Joyner was prepared to deliver up. should be presented
to him in testimony of tlie sense the creditors had of his honourable
dealings. It was greatly to be regretted that such a calamity had
befallen a gentleman in 4.1 e decline of life, who hid attained a fine
property by industrious and creditable exertions ; and it would be
grateful to *man. who had nothing to accuse himself of, that a due
estimate had been formed of his worth, by those with whom he
came in such peinful contact. Ile then made the propositinn, and
expressed his conviction that there would nut be a dissentient voice
upon the occasion. (bond applause.)
A Cot; TItY 31 AN, whose claim amounted to no more than IL,
said he did not understand what was meant by giving the bankrupt
100/. and a watch. Ile wished to have the matter explained.

Mr. Mow rant; said, with much emphasis, that he would ex-
plain it. The old gentleman, to whom benevolent allusion had
been made, had lost all he was worth in the world. Ile had been
reduced to indigence tram a state of high independence ; and it had
been humanely proposel to present him with the 11101. and his
watch, If a proceeding of this nature was unprecedented, be
would take rare that the interests of his clients should not be in.
terfered with ; bat it was in constant practice with creditors who
were satisfied of the integrity of those who were unfortunate. The
surviving partners in the house of Marsh, Stracey, and l'auntleroy,
were presented with MAIL or 7001. each, and It would be very ex.
tramilinary if, upon the present occasion, the usual practice were
departed from.
Mr..loyner here burst into tears.
Mr. RCMP also spoke in terms of strong approbation of the pro.
pose!, which was then unanimously ngreed to.
The meeting adjourned to Saturday week. The amount of the
property given up by Mr. Joyner is 32,0001.

DISTR ?AI IN SPlTALPTEEM—EAdvertisement.:3—.s c
understand that upwards of 30,0011/. worth of rich silks, satin!, and
gauzes, barege de sole, grow des lndes, shawls, be. &c.. are now
selling without the least reserve, by ctm mission. for the relief of
the distressed Spitalfieldi maniiticturers, at Shears and Co.',,
No. 120, Ilegent.aleet. The goods are warranted to be of the
most faiiinsible description, and will be sold toe less than half
they coat in waking.