The Sun.
London, England, 1830-08-26 00:00:00

COMMISSION OF LUNACY.

(Continued from our Paper of yesterday.)
Mr. Brodie examined by Mr. Brand—Had at-
tended Mr. Brand; was said to have been ill of
hydrocele ; visited him some days ago; saw no
marks of insanity at that time • he was in a state of
excitement, but not more so than might be expected
from a person under his peculiar circumstances.
When he (Mr. Brodie) saw him on that occasion,
Mr. Brand had just returned from the commission
which had been sitting that day; saw nothing now
in Mr. Brand's conduct or manner that should in-
duce him (Mr. Brodie) to think him insane.
Cross-examined by Mr. AUSTIN—Had not seen
Mr. Brand all that day; only came into Court when
he began his defence.
Mr. Irvine called by Mr. Brand—Had known the
latter for some time; does not think him insane;
did think his mode of farming injudicious; con-
sidered Mr. 13rtind as more under the impulse of the
moment than other people, and less under the
guidance of reflection.
By Mr. Brand—Was not certain that his mode
of farming was absolutely injudicious.
Ephraim Samuta called—Met Mr. Brand at chess
frequently during the last ten years ; saw nothing
which should in the slightest degree induce him to
think Mr. Brand insane, or even inclined to such a
state ; believed that Sarvitt the chess-player was
dead ; saw no difference in Mr. Brand at the present
time from appearance and manners during the last
ten years.
The CHIEF COMMISSIONER here said, that he had
just received a communication from the Lord Chan-
cellor, in which his Lordship stated that he was
given to understand that Mr. Brand appeared be-
fore the Commissioners under a restraint. He (the
Chief Commissioner) begged to call the attention
of the Jury to the evidence of Dr. Sutherland,
given on a former day; that evidence went to show
that it would be dangerous to let Mr. Brand be com-
pletely free.
A Juror thought it exceedingly hard that Mr.
Brand should be put upon his defence under the re-
straint alluded to—the straight waistcoat.
Mr. Commissioner WIIITMARSII said, the waist-
coat was only placed on the person easily, and with-
out being applied.
Dr. Sutherland called—On his oath he was of
opinion that even now it would be dangerous to
allow Mr. Brand to be free from restraint more than
he was.

After some conversation, in which the Court
showed much anxiety for the proper treatment of
Mr. Brand,

The same Juror inquired if Mr. Brand felt any
inconvenience from the restraint under which he was
placed ?—Mr. Brand calmly replied, that he felt a
little warm by having the additional jacket on, and
perhaps he was a little rounder about the shoulders.
Mrs. Harris examined—Lives at Camberwell.
Mr. Brand lodged at her house. Was never afraid
of him. Never saw him agitated, except when
visited lately by a Mr. Page. Recollects that gen-
tleman, 1)r. Park and Alderman Wood calling.
They said it was unsafe for Mr. Brand to remain
without a keeper. They wished a keeper to remain
in the house. Witness objected, as she thought
there was no occasion for it. A crowd assembled
round the door. Recollects Mr. Brand turning Al-
derman Wood out of the house.

By Mr. Brand—Could not say that she thought
Mr. Brand did right to turn out the Alderman. She
however thought the Alderman's conduct not quite
correct. Never saw anything the matter with Mr.
Brand, if he was not excited. Recollects Mr. Brand
saying he was ready to go before a British Jury, if
allowed his own medical attendants.

In answer to various questions, the witness replied
that by desire of Mr. Alderman Wood and Dr. Paris
she had placed Mr. Brand's razors in her table-
drawer. Mr. Brand, however, asked for them again;
and when shaving, Mr. Brand was perfectly com-
posed. Saw the scuffle between Alderman Wood,
Dr. Paris, and Mr. Brand. Witness did not think
Mr. Brand wished to strike Dr. Paris.

By the CIIIEF COMMISSIONER—Mr. Brand had
complained of a confusion of names, if two persons
were mentioned to him. On the Sunday he had
complained of a stable smell, and stood at the win-
dow. There was no such smell in the house. Mr.
Brand objected to Alderman Wood and Dr. Paris
coming in. Heard Mr. Brand say, that his bodily
health was never better than at that time.

By one of the Jury—Witness's husband had sent
for the policemen, but Alderman Wood brought one
also. Would not have any objection to stay in the
same room with Mr. Brand alone, if no one came to
irritate him and tell him he was mad.
By Mr. Brand—Witness would treat Mr. Brand
mildly if he was under her care.

Mr. Brand•—lf I were your eon, how would you
treat me? Would you put this (pointing to his
straight jacket) on me ?

This uesti On caused 'some noise, amid which the
answer of the witness was lost; and Mr. Brand, in
reply to a remark by the Chief Commissioner, said,
" I wish to have the opinions of the witnesses as to
my treatment." _

Mr. Harris, husband of the last witness, was then
called in and examined by Mr. Brand. Witness had
never seen any thing indicating insanity in Mr. Brand
before Alderman Wood called. Witness was not
aware of any plea for confining Mr. Brand as a mad.
man. Witness would have been more irritated than
Mr. Brand was, had his (Mr. Harris's) friends come
to confine him as a madman. Mr. Page bad said
Mr. Brand was mad, but he did not think so. Wit-
ness would not be afraid to stop in the same room
without a keeper with Mr. Brand. Witness saw
nothing in Mr. Brand's conduct to think him in-
sane. Would .sooner be in the company of Mr.
Brand alone,' than iii the company of a madAoctor
or a keeper.--( Laughter.)
By the C►tlEF' CpthfISSIONER—Had thought Mr.
Brand rational after the interview with Dr. Paris and
Alderman Wood.

By Mr. Brand--Had had private conversation
with Mr. Brand within the last two days. Had not
been dictated to as to the evidence he should give,
or mentioned what evidence he would give.
By the Jury—Was a father of seven children;
would have no objection to allow his children to be
alone with Mr. Brand. Mr. Brand sometimes paid'
him his bills and tea a receipt. Saw nothing dif-
ferent from other men in Mr. ,Brand in settling- ac-
counts. Witness would receive Mr. Brand into his
house directly if released from constraint.
By Mr. Wursciastt--Hed not seen Mr. Brand
since the 19th of. May, until within the last two days.
A conversation here arose as to the propriety of
again summoning Mr. Alderman Wood as a witness.
A letter was read from the worthy Alderman's son,
stating that his father was in Gloucestershire.
A juryman declared that he could not give a con-
scientious verdict without hearing Alderman Wood's
evidence. He would sit there daily for six weeks
rather than not hear all the evidence.
Mr. Brand proposed that Mr. Dunne should be
examined.

The CHIRP COII4ISSIONER said, that from parti
War circumstances he should be compelled to ad-
journ the further proceedings at twenty minutes to
four o'clock.

MG Young wished to state, that Mr. Gates,
Messrs. Sphinx and Co., and others, had refused to
act for the defence,without, a guarantee as to expenses.
The CHIRP ComtismNutt:said, all necessary ex-
penses would be paid out of the estate. The Lord
Chancellor would direct that.
Mr. Brand expressed his astonishment at this.
Mr. Young said, patties would not come forward
to assist, because Mr. Brand had declared that if
the verdict was in his favour, he would not pay a
farthing.
Mr. Brand--I will pay my own expenses certainly,
but it cannot be supposed I will pay the expenses of
Mr. Fitxbrand, the promoter of tins case.
Other witnesses were then called on behalf of Mr.
Brand, but they were not in attendance.
Mr. Austin asked Mr. Brand how many witnesses
he thought be would call ? Mr. Brand---As I have
been considered eccentric from my boyhood up, I

shall call witneuee on the subject. I should think
about 200 will be summoned.
After some further discussion the, prolsdinP
were adjourned to Saturday next.

THE MARKETS.

COAL MARI
Beaumont 30s. 9d.
Flolywel 33 0
Killingworth 33 6
Ord's Redhugh 2(1 0
Pitt's South 29 0
Shipcote 3O 3
Tantield _ _ 31 0
Tanfield 30 6
Townley 3O 6
Willie ton 34 3
Walls End Boundary 30 9
Ditto Bell Robson & Co. 33 3
Ditto Iturraton 33 0
Ditto Cs' 'Berton 30 6
Ditto Cramlington...-.. 30 6
Ditto Gosforth .—........ 35 0
Ditto 34 g
Ditto Hilda 32 6
Ditto 33 0
ships at market, 61--Ship

ET.—Aug. 25.
Walls End New Dour
Ditto Northumbittland
Ditto Peareth......... 27 0
Ditto g 0
Ditto u
Walls End Hettoit 36 6
Walls End Lambton.... 56
Walls End litewart's . 06
Ditto Stobart's 0
Walls End Tees C 0... 0
Blyth f 7 0
PembertanLiangenneeb
30 0 .0,
55 u
Tenby
6
Holywell Trader ...J... 32
CaUerton'sibail...... 21 0
Goalorth ....... 0 6
Tyne small 0 0

sold, 31% --Unsold. 90%.

UNTRY CORN MARKETS DUIIINO THS W,

Wheat. Barley.

11.
tO 42
21 32 "" 42
28
,20
33 "'
26 30 "" 40
26
18 _„23
aol 42
20 30 40
20 30 00
36 'l9 ""
28 P. 51 60
22
18
90
32
25 33 4° 60
Se ""
93 32 a
22 SO 40
Or
30
19 al
23
42 52
29 04 44 ea 40
40
15 .„2° IS
94

Per Quarter.
Abingdon—.
Birmingham....
Bridport
Cirencester .....—..
Faringdon—..--
Guildford ..........
Hereford ............
Highworth
Maidenhead ......
Oakingharn
Reading .........
Southampton .....
Stroud
Tewkesbury
Uxbridge ..........
Wantage..,......«..
Warminster ---.
Worcester.........

CHELTENHAM MA Rxst-iug' d. to
Per Bushel. s. d. to s. d. Pet lb.
Wheat
2 9 9
Barley ..... 40 5 6 ..... ..
..
....... ..
..... eed
Oats- 0
42 02 45
62 LaVeutall;:::::::::“."*".. .‘ 66/
Pease 5 0 8 0 Pork .
Hay ..... 31. 10s. to 31. 134

HULL MARKET.--Aug. 9‘
There is but a limited show of Wheat tay Nell 1118
o-d
farmers, but this is amply compensated, by the show of le.
reign from granary, a great proportion of which .110 beS,,
liberated at the duty of 2s. Bd. and no doubt the remeitor,
will also be entered during the present and ewe"'
there being scarcely any probability of the duty dliiting
further. The weather during the put weelt,6o,l3ee:'
favourable for maturing the crops, and the tad,
and continues, in so lifeless and inanimate estate, Sited
difficult to give any correct currency, but on titc...lllted
business passing, rather less prices have been lIIIP. '
to, Nothing doing in Barley, Beans, or POW 9stsl,
are excessively dull, and very little business paoh_olll,,
decline of Is. per quarter. There is no Rapte Pive.el;
and prices are nominal. Linseed, from the la* _dray be
being larger than the trade immediately requiell '''''f
noted dull sale at the following quotatione.. ' .4.
Wheat, Old —ll 60s. 635. ...... New .......4 "t ...4
- Foreign —s• 60s. Ms. ....In b0nd.....41 ..• 01,.
Oats, Poland —1.30.. SU. ....014......• "4'
Small or Feed —s. Ws. 241. .................... ."4.
.6
r-- Foreign —4.:25. wig,* ... ......•••ote --e. ..• .14e 6 , #4,
Harley, Norf. & Std —l. 30s. 355. Line. & W oid .... J.
-- Foreign ........ .. ... -+4.4.4. * -
.
Beans 38s. 40s. 421. F0reign........--s 64 4.2::
Pease, White --s 40s. 42e. Orey ..... ......4...4 .A,.
Tares --1 20s. 36s Foreign. ........ ...I . 26... A, 45
Rapeseed. in bond none... ...... Free, per last -4. *I" '

Potatoes,
olotuatro,
Oatmealt 11 s.d. B. 11. 1400!
DUMFRIES ILIARKEra-4Lui.
Is.
tG
Wheat, Imp. Bush 7 1) to 8 0 Butter ,100t.......).0 00 0 -
Barley
•••
Oats
..... ;40
2:34
Qv Beef.E
ei
ulagatlsrt,to.vpdro-nr.s..
ol
jr...
..........
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LAFITTE.
lion°tlr
James Lafitte, Member of the Legion past,, anti
Vice-President of the Chamber of Deptitiel4 °,:n
Minister of State to Louis Philippe 1., hallougro,
known as the first banker in Paris, sOd "'6,
guished Member of the Chamber of Dept+ l'e6„
friend of freedom. He was born at .110°,1r17„
came
me6Beb,atnhfureoi
nmre‘badvohueisnnec eloshfoespr.eemrigeotiviudxctlomorPts,,r,iiiii:ul; .1'1)1 eo;
acter for
and integrity stood so high, that in 109 Ile 11/4 11,1,f
pointed by the Government Deputy Goveriwke.
the Bank of France and was also raised to 01' he
sidency of the Board of Trude; 181-1(1.
was appointed one of the Judges of the nled
bunal of Commerce ; in 1814 he was OP'. ,
Governor of the -Bank of France, al° Fal-ito
noble proof of disinterestedness by refolog jo,
emoluments. His firm support of liberl.o9
c.urrred the displeasure of the Ministry, and in
n
pointment
re
occurrence,
Louiea
et
I}:tn:teoo
nooacact
Ltn,pnahnyituotgika
rhtlo7satr,ioerloef:
itlaad,xlfttportp,:n.eheceLhofocotaiveaseiiii
tehltip:ltrselfiihstieoßeiroßoatei,tecuohilptaidioc
ostirefe.rpeon,kttiplhofiroeodftepDhFnreiuereneky
France—an
ofive:
—pa,
goGbeiyilanltel
east
vorit.,letei,eychl
th,i,heeer.
speoeirinot,duced much confusion in the alleg ote,
t
Rfo_ergLenatfilteHis character for integrity Wl'l°o'
w—xcioeledeoedf
unlimited confidence, embarked for St. lieletioi•
The following facts are striking ON fore
in hire
ed
be
e
r iNsoofaitandfs .HundredopsuatioiL
anaeutpsi
awirt ditpoolattilfi
eoptgotptahapuetoertdiaor;hrtpsosestitistheepyhooaeesseoyou.l
dtcarTivirewrtTeetbynomudoreax.
aph.i
ril
gletruedesi
eoeciirsituii
scrupulous
areboutmisnoo
nsu,rab,uowgios: to
rt
iintittenovlhni
ideierutegl_ttior,il
gi,r
an
otatitettio
strator of the handsome fortune he bad socu,t olds
d
r
n
last
to assist in giving effect to his oPriniirr
alene.e, and desert in distress can alwaYs /p°et:
robr:
tssistance. His conduct in the Charaber 4'400
les, of which he has been a Member during,' boo
fourteen years for the department of the 6°9Bltion,
beenand
i alike distinguished for firmness and modensoc,
has secured him universal esteem. IP c°",
daring the crisis of the recent Revolution, atiotia)o,
possible,._ exalt him still higher in public e°Lini°
NYhers he saw the 'Akin gee with .which. libel too
threatened he did not hesitate, as was the 4"01)11
generally with men of fortune and station, but no the
tyrant.pt
oe r
hi periled d hiso fortunerolucii
Philippenh de I.
oh
uo:nhl life'
pi nro r:esdi 1 t rti coe
lict
good feeling and good Judgment, by Ca Ping

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1 It is a curious fact that; some thus ligo 'io
innkeeper in Dunblane, observed a toad in his eell*tio l'
a piece of money in its mouth, which. raved I°.otti
shilling. We have beard of rate and other vorunot-
cnaracter of purloiners of silver, to say nothiug be,lol
dews and other arrant thieves of the featheretfir,,plat
ritQangprietadilniecitliloYaPeefortiritahlei '. which I"" 4j,i,
we believe this is the first instance I.• - fr
the fact not well authenticated, we should have '''
tieAcihoestisbeineentadiiis.covri.;4ll;:i
to give it publicity..,—Stirling «Touptril.
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i,
° 1
On the 25th inst. theist!). of N. OarrP r q
BIRTHS. 1 101 l '
On the 25th inst. in Montague-square.
Major R. H. Close, 'of a son. • r sol
, . 1
0
too street, of a son. 0
Oa the 23d inst. at Atcher's Lodge, Soutbane
.1.
14dy of J. Wild, Esq., of a daughter. 't"
Be
On the 23d inst. at Ilattebsgh, the 111111 of
G. Brett, of twins, a sort and daughter.
t MARRIED. 0 J Pq"
On the 24th inst. at Chelsea, Thomas Borr°,- J. Sir
of Bolton-place to Harriet, eldest daughter vi ,
pheu, Esq., oeChurch-street.
DIED. tie''
Oa the 23d inst. at Paddington Oren' _hln Iris
d.,00-,''
year, John Burgess, Esq. late of Great l-
solicitor. solipi
e hike;
'On the 14th inst. 'at Worthing. A"nasof th hike
daughter of Sir .Charles' F. Goring, Bart,
~
- PO'
Sussex. s of l't
On the 25th inst. John Dual, I::sq.. 'at rei
town. 44'4-141°
On the 24th inst. in Kenton-streets Druns i„ the
Susan, second daughter of B. Aislabie, Eol. - ,
Year of ber age. • '
oti. 40 AI
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