The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-11-10 00:00:00

LA M BETII-STREET.

BRUTAL ASSAVl.T.—lemerday a Mr. John Brawn, conduct.
ing clerk to a Solicitor, was brought up from Whitechapel watch-
house, to answer the following charge of brutal manic :
Mr. Nathan, a shopkeeper in IVhitechapel-road, stated, that on
the preceding night, about half-past II o'clock, he and his family
were much alarmed by repeated cries of l`s4urder !" issuing from
the prisoner's house. Shortly afterwards his wife rushed out,
coveted with gore, and blood streaming from two severe wounds in
her head, claiming nis (Mr. Nathan's) protection. This lie of
course granted her, and took her to Dr. Collier, who dressed her
wounds, which appeared to be on her scalp. He afterwards gave
the prisoner into custody. 111 r. Nathan, in conclusion, said that
the neighbourhood wax constantly disturbed by the outrageous con-
duct of the prisoner towards his unfortunate helpmate.
A certificate was here handed in front Dr. Collier, confirmatory
of Dlr. Nathan's statement as to the extensive nature of the in-
juries inflicted by the prisoner.
The Magistrate reprobated the prisoner's conduct in very marked
terms, and ordered him to give 24 hours' notice of bail, to answer
the charge at the Sessions.

IVARYLETIONE.
On Tuesday evening a respectable looking man, who gave hie
name Thomas Gecca, was brought to the office by litlvitt, the
chief censtable, slinrged with having in his possession some very
rare and valuable books, in the Spanish language, for which he
would give no account.

It appeared that Salle day‘ since, the prisoner went into the shop
of 31r. Fiske, a book-dealer, In Wigmorestreet, and sold him
tomeSpauialt works, of the same time saying he had been made a
present of them by the nephew of Earl St. Vincent. On Tuesday
morning he brought about 40 volsnirs, of the works of some of the
ancient Spanish authors, among which, was one volumenf the
Deetilso Galuev Fsponol„ which is very scarce, and oe/y asked ails.
for the whole. !dr. Fiske knowing the value of the books, judged
that they most have been stolen, and directing him to leave The
books and call in the afternoon for the money, gave in the interim
inforiiitition at the office, and Hewitt, upon the prisoner caring or
the money at four o'clock, ttvok him into custody. to tome of the
hooks WAX written the name of " Kennody."
The pritoncr refused, in vim( positive terms, to give any aocount
of either himself or the b:sol:s, and was remanded instil Saturday.

UNION-HA LL.
FURIOUS DRlVlNG.—Fllstertlay henry Paid, the drives of a
hackney chariot, No. 44, wars brought up under the authority of warrant before the sitting Magiatrate, L. IS. Ai.hrw, Esq. charged with driving so furiously along Macktriars-road as to upset the of a gentleman, who was thrown out and seriously bruised
31r. Carter, the complainant, stated, that, some days ago, al he
was driving in his gig at a gentle pace along Blackfriataroad the
defendant, who was proceeding in the same direction, drove along
to
with such fury, in order get before complainant, that the splinter.
bar of his chariot came in contact with one of the wheels of the gig, which it instantly upset, and threw the complainant into the mat
who, being a Nary man, had a narrow escape of being killed. Nut., withstanding the accident, which arose entirely in consequence of
the defendant's carelessness in driving, he did not even pull up la,
horses after it had taken place,to ascertain the damage he had ecru
eioned, but whipped on. flowerer, his number was vubiequently
obtained, end a warrant taken out against him. Mr. Carter addrti,
that the shafts of his gig were smashed on the occasion.
Jatvey, as is usual with men of his fraternity, pleaded : etitte
innocence of the charge alleged against him, declaring that be eat
the greater sufferer of the two; and, as a proof of the sn,tarr, 1.
' sustained on the day in question, produced his coacinnalcX.l.::l tut
repairs, amounting to U. Ms
Mr. Carter, however, brought forward a witness, who proved tint
the defendant was driving at a most furious rate titian the toad,
when be drove against the complainant's gig, and upset it.
The Magistrate immediately inflicted a penalty of 40i. and co-:1
upon the defendant, who was also threatened with an ac.ior. fct damage dune to the complainant's gig. do

LAUNCH OF THI? ADINEURGIf LAS 1'
INDIAMAN.

Yesterday being fixed for tlieTtniching of the superb ship the
Edinburgh, East Indiamaa, which has been recentia built 5,
Mears. tl'igrain and Green, at their yard at Blackwell, the
rau‘c lively interest was excited at the east end of the town, and the rulei leading to the scene were thronged. In addition to the nitilineen
that were usenibled ashore, the river was adorned with hashes and
pleasure-boat.; with their colours waving in the air. and tilled set
numerous parties of fashionable.: Immediately off the tiuta.o4
were moored several steam-yacht, with their colours hoisted rev, high, and their "streamers waving in the wind." At eleven o'clock the gates of the yard were thrown open to the public, and in aces minutes every elevation that could even command a glimpse of ate
Edinburgh was occupied. On the starboard aide of the dock els
erected a most commodious booth, fitted up with seats, covered site
carpet, which was appropriated for those ladies and gentlemen sin
were provided with tickets.
The Edinburgh is one of the finest ships in the service;
shun
of the largest clue, being 1,315 tons burden, and measuring Is es.
treme length, from head to steen, 179 feet 8 inches • breadth feet 4 inches ; depth 17 feet 2 inches ; between decks 6 6 iaches.
On each side of the gun.deck are 14 ports, and on either aided
the upper deck are 13 ports. She is painted man of war fishnet
' (double sides), with an exquisitely well carved bust for the figure.
head, and her stern is also handsomely carved and embellished.
The cabins are most beautifully fitted up with every accommols•
Lion. particularly the state cabin. She was adorned with the Uni,m
' Jack Hying at her head, the Blue Ensign ore, St. George at the
main, a Red Ensign at her mizen, and the same aft; and altogether
she had a very majestic appearance.
About t welve o'clock Captain Harry flax, the Commander of the
Edinburgh, dressed in a splendidly embroidered uniform, appeum
in the yard, accompanied by a large party of ladia and gentlemen,
amorgat whom we noticed Lieurenant.General Bonham and hu
daughter, and Henry Bonham Esq., the owner cf the Edinburg+, At ten minutes past twelve a select company stationed themvelim
within a barrier at the head of the ship, and the builder prewar,;
to give orders for the removal of the several shores that confined toe,
it being high water at twenty-five minutes past twelve.
The first signl was givn ,and two heavy beams thu
placed on either side her sterne were, struck away,, anti the stage+.
&ma vessel then rested on her cradle. All were Go tilt tiptoe ei
expectation, and Mis Bonham, the eldest daughter of Gen. Ita. ham, was selected tou
christen her. A flask of wine having ta-
banded to the young lady, the dag.shores were knocked off, ea
she began to glide slowly off the stock., Misa Bonham throw,
the flask of wine at her head, at the same exclaiming, " Succesta
the Edinburgh !" She then plunged into the watery element in I
most beautiful style amid the deafening shouts of the multitude,
and tile different bands playir.g the national ant'Avui of trod
save the King."
We are happy to say not the .tightest accident occurred dmisg
the whole of the day. Upwards of two hundred ladies and gale.
men afterwards repaired to hlr. Wigram's house, where they est.
took of a cold collation provided for them, which was tastefully
served up by the proprietors of the New London Tavern.
It is a singular circumstance, that in the records of the East
India Company there are found, for the last sixty rears, three
shiptt named the "City of London," and two named the " City
of Dublin" but not one named after theScogLh maim. There-
fore Mr. lionham, the owner, in honour of Scotia, &terminal oa
having his new ship christened the " Edinburgh. '
The Edinburgh will sail in about tao months for Bengal aid
China.

The new East Indiaman to be launched at Alessi;
Wigram'a yard, Blackwall, on Saturday next, at two
o'clock, is one of the largest class of lndiamen. The at up
is to be in the Downs on the 29th of December, and pro-
ceed direct to Bombay.
A dreadful accident occurred at Long Bamberougli,
Oxfordshire, on Friday, owing to the incautious use of
fire-arrae. A young man, a gunstock maker of the
lage, being about to put a new stock on a gun, was pull-
ing the trigger, not knowing it was loaded, at the meet
a girl named Marii ‘Vhitley, about fifteen years of age,
was entering the door. The whole charge was lodged is
her head, and she fell and died instantly.
MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, Nov. B.—Montbly Rctrrn c!
Patients from Oct. 1 to 31 :
In•Paticnts admitted by letter . 101
Ditto as accidents .Iti
Out-Patientsadmitted by letter - 125-117
Ditto as accidents - 105
—230

Total - . 147
In-Patients discharged - 90
Remaining in the Hospital -17 U
ACCIDENT ON THE RIVER THAIII.3.—As threelemaki.
who had taken a boat otf the Adelphi caws to see the L7rd Mayor
show, were proceeding to the centre or the rivir, they wore sudden:
plunged into the stream, and were in a few minutes in the mos-
imminent danger. A gentleman who chaerved the accident fro..
the shore immediately went to their asaisiance, anti, with the hr.,.
of some watermen, had the pleasure of rescuing them from Rymer!
grave. On landing they were conveyed to the Fox-under-the-Het
near the Adelphi, where every attention was paid to them that ths
critical situation required. The accident, vw understand, Ufa
from the party suddenly bearing on one side of the boat. TM
were very respectably dressed.