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London, England, 1821-05-20 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER

Lord Chief Justice,—" We will not consider that
now."
Tilll KING V. JOHN TOILVALL.
The defendant in this case has been indicted for a
libel at the instance of a Society calling itself the Con.
atitutional Society.
Mr. Blackburn now moved for a rule to shew cause
wby the mines of the prosemstoissboald mot be furnished
to do dgysedanc. He eatenel this M assiislavit which
stated. not on the book of ihe Indianan thiosege of
Horatio Hann and I.lhonsui wage Wined, and oa
the diefesedeseleatioadieges pot in bail, Mr. Murray, tee
seernmy of the Caseeisodossel Illeminy was present as
solicitor for the personnel, but would jiive no informa-
tion as to the parties' neon who instituted she proceed-
ings. The names indorsed on the indictment was wit-
nesses to prove the purchasing the libel and proprioserebip
of the defendant. He now outended the lideadare was
entitled to know the names of she prolamine. as gone
of them might otherwise be impaunelled on a special
jury to try the cause, and also that it might prove a ma.
herons prosecution, or the defendant might have to claim
costs, in which case his ignorance of the prosecutors
would deprive him of his remedy.
The Court refused the rule on account of the novelty
of the application, and the inconveniences to which it
might lead, if complied with.. But the Conn directed,
that, if a special jury should be' struck. the defendant
should be furnished with the names of such members of
the Constitutional Society as wets eligible to be in the
panne!. If the same should be tried by a common jury.
the Court can have no objection to the defendant asking
each juryman. as he came to be sworn, if be was a mem-
ber of that society, and that they cou,idered would give
the defendant all which the jits.ice or the case required.
Rule refused.
PRIDAT, WAY 18.
TARRY O. MORNIY.
This was an action to recover eleven weeks lodging, at
six shillings per week, which the de:rodent's wife had in
the house of the plaintiff.
The cue was one of interest to the public, as it invol-
ved the question of a husband's liability.
The defendant's wife was much addicted to liquor,
so much so, that she pledged the wearing apparel ol her
husband end children to procure strong drink. It was
clear that the defendant treated her kindly, and would
have been glad so keep her in hia house; she, however,
wished to separate front him, and be at last consented to
a separation. There was an t drawn up between
them, which was not ea neesedieet. She was so have
twenty shillings per week. forbireelf and a child, until
she signed a deed of separation, and thirty after she did.
sign it. She went to live first with her mother, where
the defendant sent her clothes and necessaries. She
then went to live in the house or the plaintiff, and the
defendant sent notice in writing that he would not be
answerable for herng. He paid his wife the twenty
shillings foe a time, andlodgi finally the arrears, which made
the allowance thiny shillings from the time she left her
house.
Mr. Scarlett contended, upon the above facts, that the
plaintiff could not recover. There were but two cases,.
he said, in which a tradesman could recover for lodging
afforded a wife. One where the husband authorises his
wife to receive credit; and, secondly, where cruelty
has compelled a wife to leave her husband. This was
not a case which came within that clan., and the plain- '
tiff, who went on trusting after due notice, must be '
nonsuited.
Mr. Marryatt contended, in support of the action, that
it was a the case of a woman separating with the consent
of her husband, who was bound to pay for her main-
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The learned Judge put the case to the Jury upon the
facts. and without hesitation they returned a verdict for
the defendant.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MAY IC
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Annaawa •. ILLISON, & ANDREWS O. GEDOI.
Sergeant Pell moved to arrest the judgment in these
two cases, which were actions brought by the plaintiff
against the defendants as two of the directors of the
National Insurance company, upon a policy of insurance
against lire. He contended that from the wording of
the policy an action of covenant did not lie against the
defendants

The Chief lustioe.—Take your rule. The public
cannot know too soon the grounds on width this corn-
patty think proper to avail themselves of technical ob-
jections to drive a plaintiff to look for relief in a cour
of equity, after the verdict of a jury has established the
justice of his claim, and sequined him of the charge of
having procured a fraudulent. 1 can understand a case
where an individual did not wish to be answerable,
when there were no funds in the society; but where
that is not the case—
Sergeant Pell said that it misfortunately was the ems
here. There was an Midevit which stated that there
were no funds in this society.
Mr. Justice Park.—ls is important that the public
should be aware of that, and be thereby prevented from
insuring with a company possessed of no foods.
Sergeant Vaughan.—ltly brother Lens is very anxious
that the distinction should be known between the Na-
tional Union Company and the Norwich Union Com-
pany, of which latter my triend is a large proprietor.—
Ruh nisi granted.

YoUtt.

Bow Sum -..TIIIIBATIRICAL aeas.---On Monday
Mr. Glossop, of the Royal Coburg theatre, and clerk of
the cheque of his Majesty's band of gentlemen pension-
ers, appeared before Mr. Birnie, the sitting magistrate,
to answer to a charge of assault, preferred against him
by Mr. Winston, acting manager of the Theatre Royal
Drury-hits. The complainant was attended by Mr.
Elbaton, Mr. Dunn, and others of the Drury-lane esta-
blishment and Mr. Glossop came accompanied by a

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numerous party of friends. The assault, which was the
sullject of charge. arose out of a circumstance that or
caned upon the visit of the King to Druty-lane theatre,
on Welessiny wising last. Mr. Glossop, in the MG.-
cial wri~reemesomtioned, attended his Majesty to
the theeere. and • Ma in livery, who was understood
Xto be his sere me pdmitted unto the lobby, or avenue
leading le the. hems, as were other servants. Mr.
Wittman seeing *ere shortly before his Majesty
AIVON sisal to theatre, and asked him this nace-
lles 04 Who are yes, Sir l'' to which the mew mph, d
WWI he was Mr. Meow% servant, and upon that bi r.
Whose mild eitile Nee of the SerfilliS of the the...-
leo, °NM lib hugliaises boy oet." The order was
obey* and !M acommes servant" was ejected from'
do Amuse in sip orressoatious manner. The smatter
big se Mr. Glossop, be look it op es an
iislinaillipeseend in*, end she following day he went'
to she saga dm etDierplans theatre, and enquired
edam time Ma Whams esually left it, and was toill
at o'clock. At thessiiwa Mr. Glossop toot care to •
be is atsentbwee at the awn with a bond-whin, and
mien Mr. W. made his in the strew, he
west up to him, told hint ddM insult he had received,.
and demanded an instant a y. This was warmly
refused by Mr. W. and the defendant thereupon said, .
"Then, Sir, I shall give you a sound thrashiog." or
words to that effect, and amine the action to the word,
he commenced an attack with his whip upon the shoul-
ders of Mr. Winston. The latter threw tip his stick to -
ward off the blows, but Mr. Glom), knocked it from
his hand, and then putting himself in attitude a-le Crib
compelled Mr. W. to a hasty retreat within the stage-
door. Mr. Glossop then inionlied him, that he should
take the same liberty with his person wherever he met
him, and went away. Mr. Winston determined upon
seeking legal redress for this outrage, applied to Mr.
Mimic for a warrant to apprehend the defendant. The
worthy magistrate conceiving probably that a public is—
vestigation of the affair would be productive of no good •
to either v, endeavoured very strenuously to bring.

party, enaea....-._
about an amicable arrangement; but be - not oath •
oeed. Mr. Winston sustetftbe particulars of the assault •
open oath. Mr. Glossop said muse mafioso.. that the •
term " Lamp-lighter" was intended to-apply% hint..
and the treatment al her that his servant met with •
was meant asaperseod insult to himself.- bir.Winsints •
had said, that he (Mr. Glossop) was the pernotreof sill
others whom he wished: te• keep ontof thothemea--
Holding sharonnesinolothe royal hoosalsokeehat bit did, .
and h this in athodtheeopn his Majesty iothaudifeno
of hie Mom 'it was invomildir that he moll broth so -
reel as insalt. Wilde said, that a breach of the •
piths Wring hese prosad, his radius was merely the
digest that es dshadeat shosM glee tail m key that
sod arpater the mosiens. hie. Glossop halms -
ribillisetr Mend itho the nopieed sweeties ,and was.-
discharged.
Bow-Sumaths-41Ixasrantsie INPORMATIOIP.--On
Wednesday Sombre Harness Planer, a young man of
genteel apposes's., who stated hieseelf to be a school- -
memer, was Inengin up, charged with stealing a 101. and
awed IL the property of Charles hat. The
that he is ,a taylos- residing at Nap,
Crrese=tseet, re, and the pnsonet was his
partinderilieoth Go the 6th of April last ths primmer
came to his house and spent the day and evening. and 1
and while he was there, be (promcutor) missed a ten
pound and some smaller notes from a pocket-book which
was lying in the room. He communicated his loss to
the prisoner before he left the house, and he expressed ,
much sorrow and surprise at at; but observed, "I dare
say you will find your money." Witnem-stopped pay—
ment at the bank of the 101. note, and a few days since
he received a kiter informing him that it had thew paid
itt bar Mr. Read. of thellagnigge. Welk tavern. Mr:
awed was applied to, and the nose was ultimately unwed
have been paid to a licensed victualler at Hampstead.
by the prisoner, a few days subsequent to the robbery.—
Beinwilied to, be at first denied any knowledge of the
tiojr,lstit afterwards said, that it was given to him by
Cltarlotte Goodman, now the wife of the prosecutor,.—
'IV prisoner now, iii his defence said, that on the day
.in goestion Charlotte Goodman. whom the prosecutor •
had since married, came to his house at Hampstead, in a
state of intoxication, and after drinking something he ac.
companied her upon her own invitation to Mr. Jacot's
house- The latter was out, and did come house till
morning, and he (prisoner) slept with Miss Goodman.
When the prosecutor did come home he was very drank.
and sent him out for some gin. When this was drank
I more was procured, and then they went out and drank
at different public houses, until uo landlord would give
them anymore liquor. They returned to .1611:04.• hawse,
Mid they ell went to bad very (think. The following
got up and prepared breakfast, and gars Mr.
71:11111°, amid Ilm
Min Goodman some "cordial". The again- .
got teletahly " jolly. and had various amusements. such •
as to walk a straight lisle ehalkeis upon the
IR h by the bye none of them could succeed.
1111:essearse of the day Mr. Jacot went out. !tarnishes
pocket book on the bed. and Miss Goodman having
heard him (prisoner) say, that be was in want of money,
took out the notes in question, and pee them to
cup ining him to keep it a secret from Jacot.
Sir R. Baker.—" Pray do you keep a parish os any
other public school?"
Prisoner.—" No, a private one."
Sir R.Baker.--" I do not think your pupils likely to •
brash much Isyyour example or instruction..'
• Prisoner.—" That's my affair."
Mr. Jacot denied mast positively the tam of the ex-
cessive drinking related by the prisoner. The prisoties
was coin ed for further) cumulation.

The sum subscribed by the people for the pay-
ment of the fine in►posed by the Court of King's
Bench upon Sir Francis Burdett, which is above
6001. the hon. baronet bas declined toecsept, recom-
mending the application of it to the relief of the
sufferen at Manchester on the 16th August, 1/1

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