The National Register.
London, England, 1816-09-23 00:00:00

SILVER,

Public Office, Queen-square, Westminster, Sept. 21, 11416.
The Magistrates of the alio% c office inform the public, that
all kind of Shillings, now or lately in circulation, are taken at
the Bank of England, with the exception of French or base
metal; they then fore recommend to all slimckeepers, dealers,
and others, iu order to prevent anv breach of the public peace,
to take such silver abut c named, as usual.
Signed by order, W. MILLER, Clerk.
The attention of m Magistrates at the other p4Aice of-
fices was occupied during the whole day with similar com-
plaints, and similar measures were restored to in order to
tranquillize theilopulacc.

The South American have captured, in the
neighbourhood of the Canaries, eight Spanish vessels, and
among them the Carlottin; with a cargo valued at
500,000 dollars.
.It is stated in letters, dated August Ili, that (K)0 emi-
grants at New York have applied to the Consul there
for a passage back again to Gruit Britain and Ireland, as
find • -of living in that country

to break through his arcustomen restraints upon this oe- among them the Larimtin, vsi,o
counties,
r'
and promises to exceed
easion, from a desire of' being acquainted with the aurae-500,000 dollars. tin, rig's' Ily in must
ter and condition of several persons whom he had banished .It is stated in letters, dated August 16, that 000 emi- the most mire,. • expectations.
t Bourbon, and who resided there under Colonel Rent- grants at New York have applied to the ('i,,uo there Thanksgivings to the Almighty were returned on
ink's government.—lt was, likewise, the last hold of the for a passage back again to Great Britain and Ireland, as Sunday in the churches of the inetrolxilis, for the pre.
French in the East ; and upon these subjects Buouaparte they cannot find means of living in that country. mat MP weather.
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DRURY-LANE.
Mr. Kean's popularity as an actor is such, that until
lie appears few people seem to think that Drury-lane has
actually opened. He made his entree in Sir Giles Oyer-
mirk on Saturday night, and was received with shouts of
IrN-coutinued applause. Mr. Kean looks better than at
the close of the last season ; and he plays with as much
force and as ample success as ever. On his first repre-
sentutien of this formidable character Sir Giles was pro-
wainced to be his master-piece ; and the yiblic have ra-
tified the decision. It is impossible to conceive a sue-
tessim of dramatic effies more original. more. various,
more just o:srl powerful, than those by which Mr. Kean
winds up the crimes and punishments of this consum.
Ite villain. The attention of actors and audience
soemed equally wrapped up in him, as if he were the
only living object beti,rc the eve ; and when he was car-
ried off by the attendants, all was vacancy and terror.
Mrs. Knight played Lady Allieurtle with grcatpropriety,
and with sufficient spirit. This lady's appearance is ex-
tremely interesting, her action graceful, and her judg-
ment sound. The Crilie followed. Mr. Harley perform-
ed /V, and exhibited with much gaiety, a tolerable fund
of humour; but, as we ate old enough to ha' seen King
in the same character, and unfortunate enough to remem-
ber his mode of acting it, Mr. Harley will than/ us fur
not saying more.. Dowton's Sir Freifiel was equal to the
best of former times.

COVENT-GARDEN.
Monday night was revived the Distressed Mother, for
the purpose of bringing forward Mr. hlacready in the
Character of Orestes. This gentleman boasts a good
manly figure, a powerful voice, and a perfect knowledge
of the stage. His countenance if animated, his action
graceful and varied, and his performance throughout was
highly applauded. Mr. M. has since repeated the charac-
ter; the press of temporary matter obliges us to defer a
mote detailed aorount of his performance till our next.
I'strraitts was sustained with great spirit anti ability by
Mr. C. Kevable, and Abbott did all that maid be done
far Pylades. Mrs. Glover, who made her first appear-
ance these Wu years at Covent Garden, in Andromache,
was extremely well received, and Mrs. Egtrton obtained
much applause in Hermiante.
In the laughable Farce of The Sleep Walker, which
Was giyen *tier the Play of Wednesday, a Mr. Connor,
from Dublin, made his appearance in .Sir Pats ick Mac-
giiire. This Gentleman has great share of the comely
good-humour and popular gaiety of his countrymen ;
and he has sense enough to keep his brogue within bounds.
ENGLISH OPERA.
A pleasing and lively comic Opera, in two acts, called
Free and Easy, was on Monday night produced at this
Theatre. The story is extremely simple ; and although
there is very little if any plot, the attention is not once
suffered to flag. Mr. and Mrs. Courtly, a new-married
couple for the sake of solitude, retire to a country-house
which they had selected ; expecting, so fur from every
place of amusement, to be able, without intrusion, to
enjoy the pleasures of a rural life. Sir John Freeman,
a wild and whimsical buck, with all his troublesome at-
tendants of servants, horses, and dogs, abruptly breaks
in upon their repose, makes himself at home, perfectly
"free and easy," anti claims his acquaintance with Mr.
Courtly from his having met him once at a Lady Cracken-
thorp's in London. The astonished Courtly knows not in
what manner to get rid of this troublesome fellow, who
had already paid his addresses to his wifii in, as he con-
ceived, rather too polite a manner ; but he at last hits
upon the expedient, through the aid and cunning of his
servant Gertrude, of pretending that he anti his wife are
obliged to go upon a long-standing visit to a Mrs. Mea-
dombank, a lady residing about 12 miles distant ; but
even in this he is disappointed by the kind and obliging
offer of Sir John, with all his retinue, to accompany him.
Many other expedients were tried, and many broad hints
were given ; but all was to no purpose ; the "free and
easy" Gentleman was determined to stay to amuse him-
self at the expence of.the comfint and tranquillity of the
family. Matters at last, however, are made satisfactory
to all parties, by the appearance of a sister of Mr. Courtly,
to whom Sir John, it seems, was engaged, and whose
hand at length he obtains from his host.

ROYAL COBURG TGEATRE.—The ceremony of laying
the first stone of this Theatre took place yesterday se'n-
niiht. Mr. Alderman Goodbehere was proxy for the
Prince of Coburg. The scite of the Theatre is about
the centre of the New Cut, in the direct line of the Wa-

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turbo bridge. -
KING's 'fit EA Tr:E.—Pursuant to an order in Chancery,
this valuable property was re-sold on Tuesday at the
ehantbers of Sir .1. Simeon, Master in Chancery. Our
itteders will recollect, that the Theatre, with all its ap-
pendagLi and funiit*,' was, at the last sale, purchased
by Mr. Waters thrrAini of Lbout 41,000 L Mr. Tay-
lor was dissatisfied with this bargain, and the lord Chan-
cellor was induced on his reprcentations to order a re-
sale. On this second occasion Mr. Waters was, as lx:firre,
the purchaser or the whole, but for a much lar,er sum,
I,,.iug• no leas. than 70,1.501. The contest hated nearly
five hours ; the delay arose from the smallnca. the ad-
siances. ihre.! other persons bid for the property, and
there were no less than :LW bidtlings ! The lee to the
Clerk of a MastCr in Chancery is half-a-crown upon
each bidding, so that the bidding-: !alai; have tifi4lvu
alletuOw to tiles lientliAinn„,

THE NATIONAL. REGISTER.

041) BAILEY.

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Wednesday these Sessions commenced before the Right Hon. the
Lord Mayor, Mr. Damn Grahvu. Mr. JuAdeo /101107 d, Mr. Justice
Burning'', the Recorder, and several Aldermen. 'l he ('alender is
heavy in number, gluiest beyond example there are VlO tams of
felony, including upwards of 400 prisoners for trial.
Joh* Wurree aged 41, war accused of Remelting John Millard,
and feloniously talting front him Bank of England notes to the amount
of 1351. and also his watch, chain, seal, Ate. The prosecutor resides
at Limehouse, and is IS litneburner, a trade which necessarily required
his attendance both day and night. lie had lain down to take a short
nap on sonic casks in his master's yard, in the night of the 16th of
July, when he was awoke by a noise, and discovered the prisoner, with
four others, close to hut, who demanded his money, pressed his head
among sonic lime till he was nearly chocked, and while three held his
legs, the others cut MT his pockets, containing upwards of 1501. the
savings of many years industry, which he always carried about him
tor security. The prisoner avid another of his gang he recognized as
persons who had formerly worked with him, and on the apprehension
of Warren, a part of the stolen notes was found on his person. After
a long trial, the prisoner.lNS found Guilty—Death.
Daniel Seyers and Deseiel Martin, for stealing a wether sheep, the
property of George Kelley; and Thomas Booth, for the burglary in
the dwelling-house of Henry Marshall. and stealing ten razors, a
amid necklace, and other articles his property, were likewise capitally
convicted.

Thursday. J. T. Spencer, aged id. was tried for stealing in the
dwelling-house of John Blurk, a ssinsisseeter et Stepney. a "daft
called the Weeping Philosopher. lrsais. of Wks, and we ober
articles, value tiol. and having Inv the ad bum to
get out the same. The prisoner, Spasm. was a senate in the hank
and during a sale of his master's forsieure. contrived to whin the
articles above specified. He was blind Guilty—Deatit, but teats.
mended to mercy.
11. Payne, J. Jo. noot. and J. Levi. were entwined of two street
robberies, by a mode muck of lase; renidy. one at the
gamy running against If the pawn inientini lit e
ver sehint.
while °these take his winch* and MI . Mr. holes bb
summing up, lamented therernist ienteesace of theme Waters, bevies, and and remarked, that it would be neceowsry amide: whet was
the best manner to put a stop to this ppedes of crime.
Friday, W. Chamberlain, Dir.. J. lositko. L Greens/ode.
Jai( Brows, and G. Draper, pleedniseverelly pay to the ismer of-
fence of having forged Bank of Easulsoil apse in their
which subjects them to the punishment of tompertatiso 47111114vers
each. The Bank declining to prosecute doses airildy, tor she
notes, they were acquitted of that offence.
TRIAL OF JAMES TUCK

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FOR THE MURDER OF Mr. DRAPER, AT ENFIELD.
Same day came on the trial of Janes Tack, landlord of the
Bald-faced Stag st Enfield-chase, for the wilful murder of John
Draper, summoning officer of the Court of Requests of Enfield,
on the tith of At:gust last. From the long-continued examinations
at the police office, and the mystery that still seemed to bang
over the ease, even when the commitment of the prisoner look
place, the public interest was strongly excited. The Court was
crowded iss every part soon after eight o'clock. On the Bench
a c observed the Duke ofSussex, Lord Montfort, Lord Yarmouth
and several other characters of rank. Ilse galleries and the
body of the Court were thronged with elegantly-dressed women.
Indeed, so strongly was female curiosity excited on this occasion,
that several ladies were contented to stand in the dock, within
two or three feet of the prisoner. The yard in front of the
Justice-hall was filled with an anxious multitude. So great was
the inconvenience when the trial commenced, In consequence
of the steps being crowded, which prevented the witnesses,
who had previously been ordered out of Court, from gaining
admission, when called on, without much difficulty, that it was
found necessary to employ a posse of constables to clear a pas-
sage ; which, after a hard struggle, they effected. Each aisle of
the Old Bailey, almost to the cad of the street, was filled with
crowdsof persons.
Soon after nine o'clock Tuck was placed at the entrance of
the dock. He is a tall athletic man, his features are good and
intelligent. He was dressed in a drab-coloured frock-coat, buff
waistcoat, cord small cloths, and drab gaiters. Being extreme-
ly lame, he was indulged with a chair during his trial. He was
generally remarked to hear a strong resemblance to Mr. blur
kisson.

Mr. Shelton, the Clerk of the Arraigns, read the two indict-
ments against the prisoner. The find, which charged him with
the wilful murder of John I)raper, contained two counts.
One set forth that the prisoner had beaten the deceased about
(lie head and neck with his two hands, thereby indicting wounds
and bruises, which had occasioned death. The other stated,
that the prisoner with his two hands had thrown the deceased
into a certain well, and caused his death by suffocation and
drowning. The second Indictment charged the prisoner with
feloniously taking from the person of John Draper, two 11.
Bank of England notes, his property. To both indictments
the prisoner, in an audible voice, pleaded " Not Guilty;" and
the customary question of " How will you be triett?" having
been asked, he uttered the usual response, " By God and my
country !" in a very bold and firm manner.
Mr. Baron Graham, Mr. Justice Holroysi, and Mr. Justice
Bnrrough arrived at ten o'clock when the prisoner was imme-
diately put to the bar, and the trial proceeded.
The pleadings were opened by Mr. Watford and the case
stated by Mr. Andrews.
Mr. Andrews then addressed the Jury for the prosecution,
and laid before them a pis tty full oattine of the great body of
evidence already published in the examinations before the Ma-
gistrates, and, again detailed in the ppresent trial.
R. Thomas deposed, that he is a scJhoolmaster at Barnet. Ile knew
the deceased, who was the summoning officer of the Court of Requests,
at Enfield. Witness used to accompany him in putting in executions.
On the nth of August they went on blindness to lk Chappel, against
whom the deceased had an execution for al all but is 31 Reynolds
paid it for Cluippell, in it notes. Draper put them M a small red
pocket book, in which there appeared to be a large roll, three or four
hngers thick, of notes. He put the pocket-book in his breeches pocket.
This was about four in the afternoon. They then went to the White
Bear in Barnet, where the witness left the decemed, at seven o'clock in
the evening. During the time witness was with the deceased, the ha-
ter paid away no money. The deceased was not drunk at that time.
J. Smith deposed, that he is a hair-dresser at Enfield. He lives no
where particular, but in lodgings. lie Will at Barnet on the nth of Au-
gust, where he saw Draper at a public-house. Draper was then a
stranger to him, but he Joined his comyany. lie mw Draper have a
pocket-book, but he saw no money in it. They went from there, and
stopped at another public-house by the road-suk, from whence they
Walt to the Bald-faced Stag,kept by Tuck. They arrived there in Dra-
, per's cart about eight o'clock. They went into the parlotir and had
three glasses of gin and water. There were eight or ten persons in the
mom. Witness knew none of them. The prisoner came in and out—
Witness paid for two glasses, but did nos sue Draper pay for any. lie
saw nothing particuL-tr in Draper's conduct till to o'clock, when he be-
came rather insulting to Robinami the Black, and wanted to bet tom
till.; but he produced no notes, he only presented the pocket-book,
which wits a small rest book, wrapped round with a piece of string, and
appeared very full. The Maui said he would not strike the deceased;
hut he would take the law of hint. Draper put his hook in his pocket
twain. A little after to, witness left Drapes in the mom ; he was a
going to Haddad.= ; but he returned with Draper's horse and con,
which had overtaken him with no one in it. The cart was going in the
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Draper in the parlour, still in company with the Black and two or three
others. Witness persuaded Phawr to go home; but he would Dar
Draper. was at this time stupidly drunk, and said he would go wheelie
hid another glass. lie went out to look fee the hone and cart, wises
he collared the ostler they had a setae, and he threw the olden-
Draper apprared a very powerful man, about 30 years of age. He'
then wrestled with a haymaker, but no Mows were struck ; the hay •
maker tripped hittt up once or twice. lie then wanted to fight with
the haymaker. but he pushed hint off with his fist, not so as to do hint
any inniry, but merely 113 his own defence. Mrs. Tuck and witne,,s
took the deceased into the parlour, and witness then left him in ti.e
house, and wished him good night. Draper then named insensibly
drunk.
Cross-exarnined.--A drunken man might stumble into a well. It
was but 20 or 30 yards from where they were wrestling, and there was
a good footpath to it. When he saw the well, pet of the fence was
down, and what remained was rotten and flimsy. The deceased was
powerful, and ntight have made a stout rentance. lie was generally
attended by a tine stout bull-bitch.
Re-examiried.—Draper had lost his dog that night. After the wrest-
ling, there were no marks of blows on his face.
W. Roberts was osda of the Bald-faced Stag, on the Sth of August.
Remembers Draper coming to Tack's house the night before he vtes
found in the well. Ile time babe dark. A delicate young man, like
Smith, was with the deceased. The night was beautifully moonlight.
Draper took witness by * cellar, not of the shirt which he had then
on. Never struck Drape. Soon eke Tuck told wittier to look the
the old man in the kid. bOnd lost his horse and tart. He went, but
found nothing but the Meth I. the yard, ha the same close where the
well M. He then west today over the barn, amegsome straw. He
did not see his seesaw aspha that night.
Csoes-emideog.—Sio samebed all round the_ peensime fee Draper.,
The wok is o usadseild loge ear, it Meek eight feet omen The
fame west stet Wok= shout de well,ter) people came to Lek at
4s bleb is a seed aster o ado ea the ems, not a pope bull
4sesitomilemeao =weighty e=sitz haer ilskede
swaat ediLim.
erfgioeStt or
hi. means pall
W. Webb was a week kir Mr. Pada. at Read& In /tape. 011
the Ode, about tssi at light, he was at the Illid.dond tag,. where he
saw D,ap he the Am time. He esealst where am by the collar.
and mid he wankd weeds with him. -Whims said, " My Mend; I
am in wrestler." But they hod a seullis, sad Mane was hurt by Dra.
per's Haig him ; but witam sever steak the deceased. He fell
twice. but received so May to whom'. knowledge Seeing Draper
at hip again. and Boding himself weak with wrestling, he
the desseeed down. then got up, end went into the house.
Jabs Warpoislisd‘ ainbliqutrer It RolidiliwOnastelle g of
.Tnguelo4f the edi of
Amuse, saw Draper in the Bent parlour of the Bald-faced Stag.
small.
bull dog with him. men
et sight months old. It warms
small,
bull dog. Hs penuadsd to go home. Tuck's house about,
duet mdes andow s a
while; at
last unker that of
he the deceased; Draper would not ar
hams for a l went away. leaving witness in die
ma. While they were there Tuck was in and out of the room about
his business; Draper got talking of lighting with the Black. and Segall
to play tricks with him ; the Black said, " Friend. I won't hit your
but if you strike me, I'll take the law of you." Witness saw Drape[•
have a red pocket-book in his hand, but it was not open. The de.'
ceased paid for no liquor, but Sriarid for all they had: the well
was about four yards out of the foot 1. and had an old rotten railing
about it. The deceased produced ifs packet-book in consequence of
his laying wagers : witness thought the deceased had gone home, me
the company remained. drintaia:d singing, as before; Robinson
and they left the mom about an hour after the deceased.
John Holmes lives at To He was met at the Bald-fared
Stag on the nth of August, when he remained till twelve at night;
knew Draper well; lie was summoning Officer of the County Cont,.
in the habit of collecting money, and sometimes carrying large sums
about him. Draper was at Tuck% es the oth of rather in li. •
spor ; a young man was with hie The is deg WA him.
in a string or a chain ; it was Darr toss leo& but.
he and Tuck had no cone Minas did nettle
red with any one, nor did he see him wisdom any wag.
was called into the he to eettla a.maael he bad Apia Chmthabo"
pugilist); Tuck was then in the bar. Winn. veated Deere * epr
home, and about eleven o'clock be neheed Idea art id the
.1 Mid
about the same time he missed Cheek Bainielar aid el&
of the most; they were migilisra., in, is Tick's banee.. he be.
keyed *el were then in teatime *haw aim aeindTnelk g heditnen
sao hint at that time. He then went to see if he amid peal* Lem.
pee std his cart, this was DISC ohne& eon*: ha ear me onnrard-the
art and hone was gone. He retuned into the may sad said 1.•
Ines mind flowers. he believed DM.* had given him the s=,
kr he maim to go hone with him. He had anodes Elfie of
:UMW the house about twelve o'clock. Ha ow ft* silook
tea, but did not see Church. Sawdust er lob**
night. When he saw Tuck again, it we abed twelve feisdt.; Tuck
might have been absent half an has ham edam's sight t but he
could not see the bar. There was nothing remade& in Toek's ap-
pearance when he saw him for the lan time. Than were on. has
over the well, of which the largest aperture was ghee a_ yard; tho
ground MAC towards the head of the well nearly a kit. Therc• lad
been posts and rails round the well; but they were deeepdand boohoo
down when he saw it. lie did not think that it poem mid have
fallen by accident into the well.
Cross-examinetL—The aperture for drawing water might be fix
feet; the well was partly covered with furze; head not man to say
that Tuck was out of the house during the time he Mad him from
the parlour.
James Peat lives; at Cockfuster, about three miles from Enfield; on
the evening of the otla of August he saw Draper in Tuck's parlour,
and was in his company about an hour; Draper went out of the par-
lour alone, as if to go home; Smith went out a few minutes previous
to him; seven or eight people remained behind; this was about ten
o'clock; he did not see the deceased pay any money: witness remained
about an hour after the deceased. in a parlour behind the bar.
Cries-examiaeeL-IS. Tuck wanted to borrow 101. from the wit-
ness, to make a sum up, to pay her brevrtr, witness lent her 61. and he
saw her have as that time a packet of It or 14 notes in her poesession.
She said, she had then, with what lie had lent her, sufficient money to
pay her brewer. This was about nine o'clock, berm. he missed lha.
per. About 11 o'clock, 'luck asked his wife for the key of the bed-
room, saying he wanted to go to bed; and went 44; as u to go there.
Re-exanutteil—He got five of the notes 'which he lent to Mrs. Tuck,
front Mr. l'arifs house-keeper that evening. They seemed very new.
Samuel Robinson, (the Black), lodged at Tuck's on the nth of
August; he left Dratax sitting in the parlour with other company,
between 10 and at night. Witness went alone to bed.
Cross-examincii—Holmes was in the MOM when he went to bed.
Witness did not go out todo any one a mischief. He toldthe deceased
he would rot strike bfin.
H. Crouch lodged also at the house of Tuck; he saw Draper there
in the parlour. The deceased went out about half past ten o'clock.
Church is arrested.
Cross examined..—ln the morning as they were at breakfast. they
saw the deceased coming up to his horse and mart; and Tuck said,
" Here's Mr. Draper a-coming, as good an old non as ever lived."
Ile also said, he understood he was a moo of considerable property.
but through his own misconduct on some law afthir, his relations had
got it; and that he had become very poor, and lied been put in prison.
Tuck shook hands with Draper through the window. There appeared
to be much friendship among than, and Tuck said. •• He was sorry
for the man, that be was obliged to serve a few summonses for his
bread." In the evening, when the deceased came. he was 'mach in
liquor, and wanted his dog to light with Tuck's. The prisoner fin-
quently advised the Alecosed to go away, and get. no more liquor.
Witnesswent to bed with !boulders, and a few minutia after, they
heard Tuck ga to bed also; that was about half-put i 1 o'clock.
Draper had left them about half past ten. Church and Uobineon left
the room to go to bed before Draper went away.
C. Johnson, a servant of Mr. Troia, passed the Bud-!heed Stag
nearly 12 o'clock at night on the ads of August. As he was
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