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London, England, 1820-04-08 00:00:00

EXECUTION AT THE DEVON NEW DROP.

Yesterday Thomas Musgrove was esecoted at the new
drop, for sleep steshog. This unfortunate man was a sat eve
A Cu'tussock, in Ibis county. He bad bidoesged to the army,
and fought is several battles in America wader General
‘Vhiteluck, and in the Peninsula tooter Lord Welloigiou ;
rat all shish services it appears that he conducted himself
sheinely well ! latterly he was au out-pensionir of Green-
wich Hospital, hsviag been diseharged is the peace of 1811,
in cou►cqueoce of weakness of bady, occasioned by long and
active service The crime for which he suffered was eom-
w•tied in the month of August last, when he stole and kill-
ed a ram sheep, the property of Mr. H. Dottie, of Uffeulat ;
nod to assist him in accomplishing this seat daring rubbery.
Le tuna two of his children (girls). ode of them fourteen, and
the oilier about seventeen years of age; they were both
twilight forward as evidences against their father on his
trill, and on their statements he was found guilty, and re-
seietebes of death. He ascended the scaffold with a
biro so. p, and to the last seemed to possess an uncommon
diem. of fortitude. During the trying scene be occasion.
ally addrciised Ile spectators with much composure, and
coon plAited of injustice dune him by his children, who be
...id 11411 swore falsely. He joined fervently in prayer with
She tri:nimer who attended him, for a considerable time;
after eb.rb be was hinted off, and expired apparently with.
out a struggle.--(Ths rtlirsid.)

Sir MAGI WOOD. we are concerned to Male. is
►enuu•ly indisposed, at his seat at Gatton, in
Sui fry.

THE TURF.
NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING.

THURSDAY, ARIL S.
Sweepstake* of 1500. each, 100 A Sm. 716. H.M.
Lit Stowell's Ants-Gallicso, bendier to Clocker 1
11. of Portland's c Mr. Low, by Waits's, oat of Pledge_ 2
Mr. Watson's c by Prairie% out of Pope's data 3
U. of Graftou's b. c. by Phantom, out of Pope Joao.. 4
Mr. Ihmailm's ch c. by Election, out of a Stamford more
doe*, Miss Jody
D. of Rutlsu4's b. e. by Haphazard not of Husabello pal
Mr. Roales ch. c. by Waxy, oust of Mintz

eite 5 or Anti-Gallic:4n.

Sweepstakes of 150‘s.escle, b. ft. for eons, B.t. 71b. sod bl
lies, Mt. 31b. the protium of untried mares, or got by un-
tried stallions.
Mr Cduy'a r. Abjrr. by Truffle, out of Rriseis... 1
14 G. H. Cavendish's e. by Middlethorpe, out of Cat 2
7 paid forfeit —3 to 1 1.4 G. H. Caven.lnalt's c.
_ _

Sweepstakes of 100 rs. each, b. rt.; cosh, B.t. 71b.; fillies,
Sit. 41b. T.Y.C.
14 Jersey's c. *ley Warty, out of Defiance..
Li Exeter's f. by Pericles, out of Bess 2
Mr. Payoe's C. by Crispin, out of Lady Sophia 3
Mr. Rush's eb. e. by Washout of Ringtai1..........• 4
Mr. Watson's e. Soothsayer, out of a sister to Furious pd
D. of Grafton 's c. by Pericles, out of Rival
Mr. Prince's eh. c. See Saw, by Scud
.

Ens oa lir:Nudes cls. c.

Mr. R. Mihies's Mortimer, 7st. 101 h. beat Mr. lAmliton's
Agricola, S.l. 51b. D M. 100 gs. h 11.-8 i.l 5 apt Mortimer.
The Claret Stakes of 200(s. each, h. ft. for cons, 8:t. 716. ;
fillies. Sat: lib. D. I. Tim owner of the second horse to

arillwirao bin stake.
H. R. H. the D. of York's c. Banker, by Smartish° 1
Mr. Vinsittaren gr. e. Financier, by Treasurer ..
Four paid forreit.-5 to 4 on Financier.

Duke of Portland'. Timing, Sit 211.. bent Mr. G. 1.. Fox's
Merlin (broke dews), Sit. Sib. A. F. 300 g.. b. ft.-0 to 4 oil
Timings.

The Coekbont Stakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. fur colts and
fillies, warrantrd ootried at the time of naming (May lb,
1819), and not esgagcd in the Derby, Oaks, or 2,000g5.
Brakes; colts, sat. 41b.; fillies, Bat. 11b. 1). M.
Air J. Shelley% c. Ivanhoe, by Pluissions, data by Walton 1
Lord Grosvenor's or by Thunderbolt, out of l'luver .... 9
Mr. Fraser's ch. e. Clan Albyis, by Mountaineer, darn by
Hartley, out of Mnottolille• darn
Lord Exeter's br. 1. by Pericles, oat of Be.. . ... 4
Four paid forfeit..--5 to 4on Ivanhoe.

The Pe/4il Clue of the Deflated* Stakes of logy. each. D. 1.
Mr. Like's Basket, 3 yrs eld, 7st. 121 b.
Lord Jersey's Master Heery, 4 yrs old, Bet. 71b 2
Mr. Dorveiie's Zsdig, 3 yrs old, 7st. 11112 a
Mr. H. Edwards's Rhoda. 8 yrs old, 8.1. 1216-
Mr. Cherltee's David, S yrs old, 85t..711/.

Lora Rases Lepes, 4 yr; OA, ist. 31b.
Mr. Rsossbottomes e. by Writes, use of Casidis, 4 yrs 9IJ,

. _
Set. ilb. -
Mr. Jutsee's December Filly (rostra December 11113), 4 Ire,

7st. 141 b. - • _
The Jody placed bat 3....-Twelve paid forfeit.-7 to 4
apt Banker-4 to 4 apt Master Henry.
Sweepstakes of 100 p. each, b. fi. fur colts, Sit. 71b. and
Allies, Sat. 41b. B.M • those by SiSlii4MIN or out of mares,
which had ant produced a winner, to be allowed 31b.; if
neither bad bred a whetter, 51b.
Mr. Stonelsevier's e. by Ruben., out of Sister to itmily..rec.
D. of Grottoes e. Yampyre, by Waxy, out of Vestal
Mr. Payoe's e. by Crispin, out of Zombi*
Mr. Watsurs's by Pericles. dam by Schist, out of P pylina
D. of Hotland's c. by hazy, out of Penuytrunipet
Ed Stawell's e y Murky, out of Mockhird ordrieJ)
Mr. Crockford's e. by Walton, slam by Paynatur
Major Wilsoo's eh e. by Juniper, oat of Tippitywitrhet,
Sot.3lh. fee. ft. from Mr. Graham's b. f. Patience, by Rubella,
oat of a Shuttle mare,7s4. 1711 s. Ab. M. iflOgs. b. ft.

CITY 111 C(DRK ASSIZES.

{From The Cb►h Infolligalecer 3

ATTEMPT AT MURDER.
Arvid Grace was amen in charge. capitally in-
dicted,
under Lord Elleithorough's Act, for firing
a pistol at Mr. Richard DOIIOV*III, on the night of
the 2td of hut month, with intent to kill, maim,
or disfigure him.
From the examination of :dr. Donovan, who is a
gentleman of the customs in this port, it appeared,
that about eight o'clock on the night in question. be
was proceeding up the Wellington-rood, in the
suburbs of this city, when the Prisoner, whom he
fully identified, presented a pistol to his breast.
at the same moment desiring hint to "deliver."
...Mr. Donovan instantly said, " Stop, my goad
fellow," and with his left hand removed the pistol
somewhat aside, whilst lie put the right band into
his coat pocket, in which he hail a pistol, and
which he cocked in his pocket, but the Prisoner.
as the Prosecutor conceived, hearing him do so,
instantly fired at Into. The Prisoner's pistol, when
he fired, was touching the Prosecutor's breast, and
the shot made a hole through his waistcoat, and
grazed his breast. The Prosecutor a1m0.4 irnme.
diately took out and fired at, but missed the Pri•
stoner; and being within s grapple of him, he. the
Prosecutor, caught the Prisoner by the breast
with the hand in which he had held the pistol, mid
seized the Prisoner's pistol wills the other, which
he wrested from him. but in the struggle the
Prisoner got away from him and ran ofi; lege-
ing his hat behind, which be lost in the struggle.
Witness, for the instant, dropped the Prisoner's
pistol, whilst he took a second pistol of ow it
out of another pocket. which hesitated at Prisoner,
but which did not go off. The Prosecutor then
took up the Prisoner • pistol and hat, and pursued
him down the road towards town. crying out "Stop ! •
Murder!" &c. In a very few minutes after the '
Prisoner was taken, whom he then itleuititied.—
He was then taken to the house of Sheriff White,
where he was searched, and there were found ul
him some balls, and a small share of gunpowder.
The Prisoner lied no hat when witness came up
with him, and the bat which witness had picked up
was put on the Prisoner's head, and it appeared to
fit hits. The night was moonlight. and Mr.
Donovan had not the slightest doubt whatever of
the Prisoner', identity.
Thomas Sksllington, a shoemaker, was next ex-
emitted. He bad been walking on the Welling.
sou-road on the night in question, and observing
a man running very quickly towards him without
a hat, and hearing a cry of murder, lie seized him,
and asked him what did he do? to which Prisoner
replied, nothing ; and upon the witness wetting
that he must have committed some depredation, the
Prisoner assured him to the contrary. adding. that
he was only a frllow•snWerer. and begged to be
allowed to go on. Witness then let him go, and
he ran down the road, and turned into ■ by-
place leading to a forge, then got into ill ati!oiti.
log field, from whence he got lion a quarty.—
Witnees pursued him, es die cry continued, and
seeing him get into the quarry, witness turned
down an adjoining street leading to the Brickfields-

rued. so as to meet the Prisoner if lta get upon
that rood from the quarry. Not having seen him,
" ha eltiected. be nn down the road.. aed having
met two men. inquired whether they bad seen a
person answering the description of the Primmer;
■nd, upon their replying in the negative, he re-
turned back again towards the quarry into which
the l'risoner had gone, and he then stated to se-
veral perilous who had collected about the place his
suspicion that the Prisoner was hid in the quarry.
Mr. J. Cave, who resides in the neighbourhood,
entered the quarry with the wittte•+, and they im-
mediately saw the Prisoner lying so us to conceal
himself, but, opnn finding that he was discovered.
the Prisoner jumped up, mounted the quarry, and
get again into the field, but wittier, having closely
followed. succeeded in seizing end pinioning him
is. the field. upon which the Prisoner said he would
give himself up honourably to the witness. Several
persons. among whom were Mr. Cave and Mr. Do.
moven. root; came into the field, and the Prisoner
was taken to Sheriff White's. The witness fully
identified the Prisoner.

Mr. John Cove was also examined. He said
that the Prisoner, whom he identified, was lying at
the side of the quarry, near to the last witness, and as
witness could slot ascend the quarry from the place
where he stood, he ran round so as to meet the Pri-
soner on the up4wr road, if he should happen to
escape from Skilholgton. He got into the field im-
mediately after the Prisoner was seized by Skil-
Sheriff White deposed to the circumstances that
occurred at his house, and produced the pistol which
hail been handed to him as belonging to the Pri.
muster. and which was identified by Mr. Donovan.
The ease having closed for the Crown, and the
Prisoner having 110 witness to examine—
Mr. Serjeant JOY proceeded to charge the Jury.
After reading over the evidence of the several wit.
twines, his Lordship observed, that this was an in-
dictoirtit ((((( ler • particular statute, which made it
a capital offence to discharge a loaded gun or pistol
with totes,' to murder, or to maim or disfigure any
person. The original intent, in this instance, it would
appear, was to rob, as the robber called upon the
Prosecutor to deliver, and if he had delivered, perhaps
the Prisoner would not have fired at all ; but it also
appeared, that, on the Prosecutor's putting his
hand into his pocket, and cocking his pistol, the
Prisoner fired, and the Jury had seen the mark
of the shot upon the Prosecutor's waistcoat;
and they had been told, besides, that his breast
Find been marked by it. So that although the
original intention was to rob, and not to murder,
or to maim, if they found that that intention had
been changed, in consequence of the resistance
that had been offered, or was about to be offered,
and if they believed that murder or maiming would
follow, if the shot took effect, it brought the offence
within the statute. If. therefore, the Jury believed,
that the Prisoner fired the pistol when loaded with
more than powder, either with intent to kill or maim
the Prosecutor, th-e earl was clearly within the sta-
tute, and they must eoevict the Prisoners being
first satisfied of his identity, of which, ander the
circistnstauces, Isis Lordship' thought, little doubt,
if any, could rentals. If a robber killed a man
who made resishinee, iti• would be clearly murder.
On the other band, if the Jury believed that
the Poisoner did not fire either with intent to kill,
or to maim or disfigure the Prosecutor, they must
acquit I* .
The Jury retired to their room, but in a very few
m. tea returned, and gave in a verdict of—Guilty.
The Prisoner had served iii the 31st regiment of
foot, and had a pension from the Government of
ea per annum.

The Sun newspaper says, We understand.
that in consequence of au application frosts the
Austrian Court to our Government, requesting that
more indulgence should be allowed to BONAPARTE.
orders have been dispatched to St. Helena fur that
purpose, and have been carried into effect. We learn
also with much regret. that young NAPOLEON has
not been discouraged from entertaining the ut-
most hatred of the English, on recount of the im-
prisonment of his father. The boy lately asked.
why lie was not styled, as before, the King of Rowe ?
He was informed that his title was abolished on the
imprisonment of his father. He then asked by
whom be was imprisoned ? and on being told. by
the English, he put his band to his little sword,
and exclaimed in a rage, Ah ! those villainous
English'."
The following is an extract from • private letter,
dated Manchester, April 3 :-14 Considerable agi-
tation has been excited here within these few days
by the military movements which hive taken place.
On Saturday afternoon two field-pieces were taken
from the barracks in Hulme; they were escorted
by a proportionate quantity of artillerymen. A can-
with Arrests. de/rise is now placed at each
entrance to the New Battey barracks. and the
epaidesnewis which were erected at the time of
the expected simultaneous rising in the winter.
have been.repaised.- Yesterday morning (although
Sundae) • part of the 85th regiment marched into
the town. The yeomanry have received orders to
be prepared for duty, if welted. The civil power
is also on the alert. The special constables have re-
ceived informatiosi of their being formed into divi-
sions, and each division is required to be in readi-
ness to meet at an appointed place, in case of dis-
turbance in the town. Various reports are ill circu-
lation as to the reason fur these preparations. it
is said some alarming intelligence has been re-
ceived from the neighbourhood of Huddersfield and
Holmfirth. It is also reported that several dele-
gates of Reformers have arrived heie front Smitlaud.
Whether these report. be correct or not I cannot at
present ascertain. I am informed, however, from
very good authority. that the Police and Magis-
trates have received certain accounts that the Re-
former, are again plaiting simultaneous meetings
to lake place iii a very short time. Such meetings
would, under the present laws, amount almost, if
not quite. to actual rebellion. and it is to be
hoped they will be prevented by the vigilance of
the Magistrates and Government."
Acciogurs.—Tbarsilay last, whew the procession admir-
ing had passed by the Cuero Park, several persons, anxious
to have it further view, climbed over the radices into the
Park. One young man, in attempting su jump ulf, had his
heal fastened between dour, nod his head case with great
force against thr ground. He was carried away in a state sil
hisessibility. Another young mate, aimed Owen, had the
calf of his leg ripped up by a similar aceidest. A cart,
laden midi females and children, was turned over opposite
Airmtrent. The parties escapad will. • few bruises.

COAL MARKET, Aram 7.
Ships of Market. Ships Rohl.
58 Keweastle
20 Sooderlsod

[Frew " Tke Landon New Pries Current.l

FRIDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 7.

Smit••.—Tbere has been less disposition this week to par•
chose filuscomidet, and Ike few sales repofted a►e at priers •
shade lower. Several parcel■ of yew Demerara Sugars have
appeared at market, and as these have been selected by t►e
buyers, whet ban yet appeared o• sale moved off freely at
the eur►eut market prices.
The shipments of Refined Sugars costinne extensive, and
as t►e wholesale grocers have bees at market lur the home
consumption of Ilse country, tbelpialitily of goods on sale
it trivial, notwithstanding the extensive refining lately by
the trade.

There are few Foreign Sugars au strew, sad no alteration
eon ►e Muted.

Comas.—. There have bee. no public sales of Coffee
brought forward this week : the deemed by private contract
bag been exceedingly languid, and lb. sales effected have
ban made in a private manner, and at a considerable re-
dyed°. • but the quantity sold is still limited, as very few
purchase appear : St. Domingo it stated to be sold at ilhs,
sail Ills. Is, mosey; bat slice these sales the holders have
become awe alarmed, particularly this forenoon, sad St.
Dumiugo, ow the usual terms, has bee. sold at 114.. and
there are several sellers at 114 e. but no buyers : Jamaica
rates higher is pmporii ~,,, ou account of the scarcity, and
fur good ordinary I IS.. is asked. The market, however, still
looks exceedingly heavy, noiwithstatidiug the great decline
which bus taken place. CulTee may be stated 411. • ss.
lower *nice Friday Mat.
COTT•II.—The Colton market continues heavy, and the
few ourchasea made are it prices m shade lower. The late
conaidershle redaction, boar. ver, appears to have promoted
some specialation; several parcels of Pernambusu Cotton
are taken for resale. The parr bases of Cotton inure our last
coasts* of-800 Persains, Md. a IRO.; 1130 Bu reds. I Id. •
Ilia. in head ; 60 Madras, 711 570 Reticalt, bal. a (dd.
FRVIT is in very limited demand, and the only
time which is saleable at present is Carranta ; a mega is mow
landing is the Ducks, and 'bother arrival at an oatport. Of
Black Uranium there are several parcels arrived.
TosAcco.—The sales of Tobacco lately arc quite Inconel-
derable ; purchases could be made nit lower ferias.
Rum, BRANDY, sad HOLLAN pg.—There hos been little
business dose in Rum.. No purchases of Broody or lie.
wens are reported.

TALLOW —The demand for Tallow early in the week was
languid, sod the holders evinced a great disposition to effect
sales; fee parcels of yellow candle here 614. was stated to be
accepted; MINN then the sellers hare become novels sours
firm, and we believe there are no pareala wader gds.; der
July arrivil 110 s. has been realised. 'Tows Tallow is laded
quoted 1141..6d. which is 3s. lower than last with.

The dwelling-leouse of lir. Ptcase, of hlare.poad, is the
Borough. was Woolovely missed at an early hour min.
d■y neural% sad robbed ut 301. is haat soles, aad a gain.
tity of linen sad wearing apparel, with which the Alms
e scared.

By bit Majesty's ROYAL LETTERS l'sreTENT.
LEA K E'S (4euttint PILLS, iti.tty fun ••••• s
Curing, in all us Stages, a Certain Disease. Onie
small Pull is a dose and lie taking of true Buz, in a n•-
rent Case, will 1.04.0 convince the Pat it'll of the (Trish.
his speedy recovery. Nothing ran be belies rll4ll/IV, 1, !Hop-
safe, or more convenient than this remedy, fur stiell as ais
obliged to go jusruies or to sea, as it weeds on einifiusanret
or restraint of diet; and 60 years experience an ,Ateh •
sive prassiee) has ',roved that it will effect a cure, when re-
pealed salivation arid all other niethuits avail nothing. for
16e Scurvy and other Chronical Disord, rs, Ihi, &Milt
has not its parallel. Upwards of 40,000 palants, of Mdin
sexes, have been radically cured of the above trod I/
orders within the last eight years. Pstpacsil and suit Yy
the sole Pruprselors, T. TAYLOR and SoNS, Sort. on'',
at dirk boner, N 0.9, New Erulte slrcel. in box'' of only
Is. Id. each, duty ischstlrd.—N. B. Two husk doors ,u.l
lights in the passages al night. They ate also sold hy ale!,
•ppuininical, with copiers direeimnr, at 111 r. ilerl.""'
Toy-shop, 103, Oxford-street ; Mr. Ditlairough's, 7, Fe ti
street.leilL, nearly opposite the Monument; al Mr. hoci,
Edinburgh; Mr. Newherrs, Dublin ; and by one psrAl"
is every consideraMe town in Great Critaiiis and Inked.
Advice gratis to pumta taking the shove, or oilier of
lie Proprietors' edieines.—(Fleets and Ifenainal Vrealibe"'`
cared, sod letters, post paid, answered.
• gee the list published ay the Royal Game of London.

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