The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-12-21 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT 0? CHANCERY. lameoue's Lax,
FIUD►r, D►rrxy►a tu.

Mr. Bestir applied for the readmission of ft gentleman
(Mr. Janie' Murray) as • dolieitor of this Cowl, who tad
omitted to take out his certificate for the last I oenty-one
years. The object of the motion was, to be relieved from the
payment of the arrears, by hew edema into Coui t the rum
of .4. ed. Applications of this kiml were always consented to
to the Court of Ling's Bench, and his Lerci,hip himself
had, in the case of ex parte ildley, made an order similar to
the one now requested.
Tho Lose C sea—"L I remember that case very well;
bet I remember also that the disposal othhst os. ad. moisten-
ed more trouble thaa ten times lts value."
Mr. Baisiss—" Why., _my Lind, it was paid to year Lord-
ship's Elecrotary."—(A taisgb.)
The Loan Crsuessuous—" Yes, 'said it 'Weld he paid into
his bands, until it might be eseertamed which was the pro-
per quarter to receive it. Idv not thick, however, quit he
felt much obliged to rue br it, for he had grist, difficult' in
' discovering to whom it beissaged. Take your al shoe on Mid
payment of the de. ed. areas* seal as the Mettler uf the IlaWs
may think proper."
LYNN V. SLAVER.
The LOIIIICRANCELLOIL•4 have looked into the pipers 04
this ease with very great care, sod it is oue 'of the most per-
pimieg and distrmsing that I recollect. At the best, I can do
very link mere than make a guess, which I wit try to do on
Saturday or Mooday amt.
LORD PORTSMOUTH'S CABE.
Mr. HART understood that his Lordship had appointed the
Commissioners in this ram, but had not yet directed when
the Commission should be put in operation. Ile begged to
say that Lady Portsmouth, by withdrawing the cereal, bad
not {liven up her right of being present at the execution of,
the Commission.
The LORD CIIIANOILLOR" Certainly not ;_all that you say
is, that you agree to the iesessity of inquiry ; but you may
still drew, if )ow ens, that bore is no ground for a statute
of tummy. By the Jibed] s 1 Weeding the Commission,
mem the attending biopsies*.
Mr. Howes hoped his would allow medical men
to see Lord Portsmouth previous the opening of the Com-
mission. He would name bur very ernment gentlemen of
that pro;ession to whom there mold be eis abjection. Drs.
Moshe, Latham, Monro, and Willis, who shoeld visit Lord
Portsmouth, at such times and under such areemstaaces as
his Lordship might direct.
The LORD C urea—" Your request is set unreason •
able ; but it will be necessary for me to see Dose gentles
men first, and they will not he able.te understand the ob-
servations Isbell bate to make to tiseeknaless they previously
read the affidavits which have been filed. Let them attend
me in a bony, and 1 will explain to them the beeriness 01 the
evidence, aid the effect it has had on my mind. lig a sub.
sequeot period their notions will eery materially' govern
mine son this subject. It, therefore, they will read lb, an-
davits, and Mr. Attorney-Orweral give me notice when
ho idea& to execute the Commission, I will come down
here some day in the holidays, and see these gentlensee all
together.
Mr. Haar said, he was specially instructed by those who,
contended for the soundness of Lord Portsmouth's mind to
appear on his behalf. Did his Lordship with him to al•
tend ?
Mr. Hesse—We shall be very glad to have the assistance
of Lpt4 Portsmouth's Counsel.
Mr. Asir said it was agreed on all sides, that whether
Lord Portsmouth was sere or out, he was at least capable uf
enjoying tie comforts of society. He hoped, therefore, that
his Lordship would gise directions that this unfortunate No-
bleman should not be debarred from Hume enjoyments which
he was undoubtedly capable of.
The Lois CiIANOILLOS•-" It may be my duty to direct an
intercourse with Lord Portsmouth under certain conditions,
but this I cannot do until I have seen the medical gentlemen.
I have already given directives that every thing which may
have a tendency to disturb kis keliesp should NI avoided,
and 1 hope credit will be giree_me beematinuing to exert all
my authority to the same sad."
Mr. Hear said that Mr. Biekodeth(hisjunior) should at.:
tend and make such suggestions en the behalf of 14/11 IPOrt&
agoutis as might occur to then'.
The Lead CAIANCUU.OO—" I 44 ill see all the physicians to-
gether, and I am anxious that some 'teeth:man should attend
at the same time fur each of the parties who have appeared is:
Court in this case."