The Sun.
London, England, 1831-05-20 00:00:00

COMMISSIONS OF LUNACY.

AT THE EYRE-TAVERN, ST. JOHN'S-WOOD, MAY 18.
Mr. KNIGHT, Counsel, stated that Mr. George
E. Liebpnhood, whose case the Jury had met to
consider, was the only son, and one of two children,
of the late Liebenhood, of Prospect-hill, in
Berkshire, who died in 1802. He was born in
1801, received his education at Eton, and distin-
guished himself at Oriel College, Oxford, where the
first indications of disease appeared. On the 13th
of August, 1824, then residing at little Hampton
with the family, a most violent paroxysm of insanity
came on, which will be explained by the evidence of
the witnesses, and he was placed under the care of
Dr. Sutherland, Miele he had remained ever since.
The property left by his father was very considerable.
Eiis wife died in 1829, and the relatives of the pre-
sent unfortunate gentleman had issued this Commis-
sion for the protection of the property in question.
Miss Eliza Badcock examined—Knew the family
well ; was on a visit with them at Little Hampton
in August, 1824. The son was taken ill on Mon-
day, after exhibiting certain symptoms of derange-
ment, and rushed from his bed out of the house
quite naked.
A. South—Mr. Liebenhood is living, under his
care, at a cottage at St. John's-wood, and has been
since January, 1825. Used to talk wildly, sometimes
asking himself questions, and then replying to them
in another voice. Constantly walking about; some-
times striking himself; incapable of conversing in
the least. More calm and composed for the last ten
months till within these few days. No particular
delusion, except his calling himself Prince George of
Prospect-hill.

John. Hill, an attendant of Mr. South, confirmed

his testimony; was constantly with him; incapable
of answering any question ; calls himself the son of
Princess Sophia; and issues orders for the execution
of many of the nobility.
Dr. Sutherland—Has attended Mr. Liebenhood
since August, 1821, regularly twice u week. Has
been in an unsound sure of mind since August,
1824. Should describe it lunacy, without any lucid
intervals.

Sir George Tuthill—Had seen the patient in
1829 and yesterday. Thinks him of unsound mind,
rather than a lunatic.

Mr. Liebenhond was then introduced into the
room where the Jury sat : his appearance indicated
total unconsciousness of what was passing around
him, though apparently in health; and great mental
and bodily weakness. He sat down, and repeated
attempts were made by the Commissioners by asking
him questions, to elicit an answer, but all to no
purpose. He appeared completely lost, and was led
away just in the same state, without uttering a word
or offering the least resistance.
Verdict—Unsoundness of mind since the 13th of
August, 1821.

SECOND COMMISSION, ON lIIS SISTER MISS LUCY

CHRISTINA LIEBENHOOD.

Mr. -KNIGHT opened the case, and stated briefly
that she was the daughter of the late Mr. Lieben-
hood, of Prospect-hill: was born in 1799, and mani-
fested symptoms of insanity in August, 1822. The

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cas2 was so clear that he should offer no observations,
but leave it to the Jury, who would have an oppor-
tunity of seeing the lady.
(Before ;Mr. Knight had began his address, from
some mistake or another, Miss Liebenhood made

her way into the room where the Jury were sitting,
and seating herself in a chair, began to laugh out
heartily, and was, after some persuasions, removed
by her attendants.)
Sir Henry Alford—Saw her in April, 1829, and
yesterday. Thinks her of unsound mind on bath
occasions.

Mr. Warburton—Attended her since the Ist of
June, 1831. She was then residing with her
mother, was very violent in her manlier, incoherent
in her talk.
Dr. Sutherland—Had her under his care since
September, 1824. Quite incapable of conversing.
Exposes her dress at times in an indecent manner.
Talks and laughs to herself. Very elated at times.
Plays on the piano the most difficult pieces of music
in a finished style. Was one of Cramer's best
pupils. Quite incapable of taking care of herself.
Miss Badcock spoke to the unsoundness of her
mind, but she was so much better at one period,
November, 1823, that great hopes were entertained
of her returning reaFon. Was at times very rational,
though never perfectly well ; but her mind relapsed
again into its former state.

- Miss Liebenhood was then introduced, accom-
panied by her attendants; she hummed a tune all'
the way up the room to her seat, and moved as if
she were dancing. Talked with great rapidity, but
incoherently. Placed her legs on s chair, appeared
in very good spirits, but nothing rational could be
elicited from her.

Verdict of unsound mind since the ht of August,
1522.

Sir George Hanson, a friend of the family, pre-
viously to the introduction of Miss Liebenhood,
rose and requested of the Jury to avoid, in any ques-
tions they might wish to put to her, any allusion if
possible to the death of her mother, or the state of
her brother's mind, of which she knew nothing, nor
was the brother aware of the state of mind of his
sister.

TIIE LATE MR. QUICK, THE CELEBRATED
COMEDIAN.--.The Will and codicils of the late JOHN
QUICK, Esq., formerly of the Theatres Royal Covent-
garden and Drury-lane, have been proved in the Prero-
gative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury, by the oath
of Mr. WILLIAM QUICK, the sou of the deceased, and
one of the executors. The personal estate has been sworn
under 6,0001, the whole of which sum (with the excep-
tion of a legacy of 20/. to the late servant of Mr. QUICK,
and another bequest of a trifling amount to a friend)
bequeathed to Mr. WILLIAM Quicx, and to the only
daughter of the testator, Mrs. MARY ANNE DAVENPORT.
The former is also appointed residuary legatee. The win
is in a very dilapidated condition, occ:,sioned, us it ap-
pears by an affidavit of the deceased's servant, by his con-
stantly carrying it, until within a short period of his death,
in a side pocket of his coat. The codicils are in Mr.
Qtitex's own hand-writing.