The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1810-06-21 00:00:00

MAWS IP. ■ONTON.

This was an action to recover dor:lnes from ti
Defendant, for carelessly driving a chaise, by wia,-
the Plaintiff's gig wasoverturned, and itt w,te
children thrown out, and the horse materially tu.
jured.
Mr. Gioutow stated the case. lie said, the
Plaintiff was au eminent soap-manufacturer, col
the Defendant, a corn•factnr, ►n the arough.
the I I th of March last, as Plaintiff's wile aa.minaig
to town from their house at Twickenhain, in a gig,
aith two infant children, a man set rant drisinv,
they were met near Mr.. Kensington's premi.e,,oa
the Putney-road, by the Defendant, its a niie-liorse
chaise, accompanied by a lady. 'l'm Plaints:J.
servant perceiving the Defendant draa Mg near ti
side of the road lie was driving on, dr,iv up
one w heel on the foot-path, to avoid coming in
tact. The Defendant, although he bad ts,:ve f.et
space on the opposite ►ide of the road, in
to display his art in driving, ran so near th,t toe
wheels locked in each ether, and by the cou.n•nen
the shafts of the Plaintifrs gig broke, and the en.
riage upset. Mrs. Hawes and the children were
thrown out, but fortunately without ant• other in-
jury but fright. The Plaintiff's horse went off .
full speed, with the fregmentsof the shaft., for ts.
miles ; before he wits stopped his legs were inst.
riully injured. The Plaintiff's groom applitil
the Defendant for his address, which he refused
give, and drove off perfectly unconcerned. A Gen.
tleman, who ssw the transaction, knew the Lairly
that accompanied the Defendant, by which mans
his addre.s caY traced. This statement
supported by evidence•, and also the injuity
tained by the horse and gig was proved to amount
to nineteen pounds.

Mr. Patti, on the Ivan of the Perim,lant, 0;
not deny the accident. but contended. that it v...
done without intention. Hi. was aware th,,i s ver.
dice most be given against his the 1)r . ud.
ant; but the only question foil the Jury to ..,.I,l.ter
was. how much damage the property ()like Plaiv
tiff had sustained ?

The Jury, after a few minutes' consideration,
turned a verdict fur the Plaintiff—damages 211.

On Sunday last a shocking occident lia:mened
our of the guard of the Royal Cheshire re4iiiiesi
stationed at the Royal Military Hospital, near vi)
mouth. lie bad the charge of, a deserter from
Royal Cornwall reputed, whin. being an insole'
was permitted to walk round the 'lnapt d. I
persuaded the crntinel to go and drink atth Lil
which he did. and under some pretence %tot 01
and made off. The centinel knowing the i.evi
punishment that awaited such conduct, immediate,
fell Mtn a desponding fit, and when on duly in
night fired his musket, by a string fastened to
trigger, and actually blew of the top of Les L.att,
When the relief came round, they fotrild him yr
tended on the griiss a lifeless corpse. lie liar left
wife and three children to lament his untimely fat

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DRATHA.
At I.ishon, on the 117th ult. universally reerentd, rsosis
G. Hamilton, of the Royal Engineers, na tithrwe of prat
promise, whose death is a great loss to the service. as .04
as to his numerous friends.
On the Ist instaat, at Limbos, Wilkens Wyrate, Esq. Svc-
gems to the Forces.
Yesterday seamiest, at Amorington, wear Bingham. vte4
31, Copt: J Hall, of the Royal Nosy, after a long
brought us by the many severe wounds be had remit., at
different actions.
On Tuesday reanight, aged sal, Mrs. Morton, of I..:ser•
lon, Northamplooshire.
On Wednesday last, at Rif/00, aged 40, Ma. 1 boost
Ridden, of Hall, merchant.
Thursday smening, aged 71, Mr. Jar Smile, 600,6
staider of the Ditties, ow of sloe dtermalimpre einfs
the Loudon mid Hull trade

HIGH WATAR, THIS DAY, A►' LosuoigilaDlM
Mons o muss osier s I Eves. ii app.. sArt

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6.4 al Pw is, /lack of SI. Clewalle..Cbere.,
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