The Sun.
London, England, 1825-06-20 00:00:00

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.

Lord and Lady G. Cavendish, from their scat, Eastbourn ;
Lord Edward Hay, at the St—James's Hotel, .lennyn-street,
from Scotland; the Non. Thomas Vesey, at the Clarendon
Hotel, Bond-street, from Oxford.
DEPARTI-RES.-Sir George Chetwynd, Bart., M. I'., and
family, for Staffordshire; Lieutenant-General Buller, for Cla-
rendon Park, Wilts.

BATH AlmAt.s.—Le Prince Radziwill, Lord William
Fitzroy, Lord de la 31cre. Count Gotowkin, Bishop of Here-
ford, Lady Holmes, Sir K. James. Sir .1. Huddart, Colonel
and Mrs. Dick, Colonel Cooper, Colonel Foster, Colonel Grif-
fiths, Colonel Palmoore, Colonel Wickham, 3lajor Ditcher,
Major Frith, Captain Bowyer, Dr. and Mrs. Forbes, Dr. G.
I.:emery, Dr. Burrows, &v. Mr. Ellis, Rev. Mr. Jarratt,
Rey. Mr. King.

FAqIIONABLE PARTIES.
Grand, dinners given on Skturday and yesterday, by the
Chancellor of the Excheyter, the Duke of Leeds, the Marquis
of Cholmondeley, the Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury,
Lord Gwydyr, Lord Shaftesbury, Lord Sefton, Mr. Montagu
Burgoyne, Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Hope.
On Saturday, several Members of the Colombian Agricul-
tural Association gave a dinner to Mr. Hurtado, the Columbian.
Minister, at the Star and Garter, Richmond-hill. Among the
company were Sir James Macintosh, Sir Robert Wilson, Mr.
Brougham, Mr. Lambton, Mr. Denman, Mr. J. Williams,
Mr. Ellice, and Mr. llobliouse.
The DUKE of NORTH UM BERTA NWS GRAND FETE.
Pants, trIVE lt3.—At the Ball given yesterday evening by
his Grace the Duke of Northumberland the Ladies were very
numerous, and the dresses extremely rich and elegant. All the
Ambassadors and Ambassadresses, the Marshals of France,
the Foreign Princes at Paris, and many persons of the highest
rank, formed part of this magnificent assembly, which was
honoured with the presence of their Royal Ilignesses the
Dauphin and Dauphiness, and the Duchess of Berry. On
their arriving at the hotel of the Duke of Northumberland, the
Princes of the Royal Family were saluted with the airs of Five
Henri IV., and of Charmanle Gabrielle. The garden was illu-
minated with coloured lamps, and the Arms of England sur-
rounded a brilliant illuminated castle, near which was a white
flag. Elegance and grace enhanced this magnificence. The
Duchess of Northumberland and all the Ladies of her family
were adorned with four de lys. There were fire-works at
eleven, in the centre of which were the arms of France and
England.
[FURTHER PARTICULARS.I
PARIS, Joss 17.—The Duke of Bourbon was the only
Prince of the Royal Family who was not present, being indis.
posed. The Duchess of Berri was rather unwell, and did not
go till late. The apartments were decorated with the greatest
splendour ; there were several tables, the principal one for 40
persons, was entirely covered widi gold plate. The vase of
Sevre porcelain, which the King has given to the Duke, is of
extraordinary size, and unrivalled for magnificence and beauty.
M. Lequai, one of the principal artists of the royal manufac-
tory, has employed three years labour in the paintings; it re-
presents the Tribunal of Diana. Nine apartments magnificently
decorated, were thrown open. There were not genuine pearls
in the nosegays given to the Ladies, as a Journal says this
morning ; but all these nosegays in which a lily was observed
were exchanged for fresh two or three times in the evening._
The staircase was adorned with flowers, and surrounded by
French and English flags. Among the illuminations we shall
notice that of the arms of France and England, and which had
the following motto in coloured lamps—" Vivent les Dcsrend-
ans de Henri IV." The Fete lasted till five o'clock in the
morning.

FASHIONABLE ARRANGEMENTS for Me WEEK.
Tilts EVENISO.—The Marchioness of Hertford's grand
assembly ; Countess of Jersey's rout ; Lady Macdonald's
dajeurte and hall; Mr. Norton's Quadrille ball ; the Marquis
Conyngbam's grand dinner; Mrs. llroadhead's concert, in
Berkeley-square; Mrs. George (Jarrow's music, in Piccadilly.
To-monnow.—The Marquis of Hertford's party, Picca-
dilly ; Mr. and Miss Du Pre's ball, in Portland-place ; Coun-
tess of Derby's concert, in Grosvenor-square ; Mrs. Macdonald's
ball, in Harley-street ; Mrs. \Vilks's ball, in Portland-place.
WEDWESDAY.—The Dowapr Marchioness of Salisbury's
assembly ; Lord Lonsdale's entertainment to the Duke of
York ; the Countess of Clarendon's party, at Clarendon House;
Almack's grand ball.

Titu RSDAY.—The 3larchioness of Lansdown's assembly;
the Countess of Arran's party. Dover-street ; lady Campbell's
hall, in Brook-street ; the Mines Knight's ball, in Grosvenor-
square; Mrs. Robert's a.ssembly, in llill-street ; Mrs. Scott's
ball, in Lower Grosvenor-street.

FRlDAY.—Prince ',copal's grand dinner; the Duchess of
Wellington's assembly, at Apsley House; Mrs. Pritleau
Brune's Quadrille party, in Albemarle-street.
SAT URDAY.—The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury's
party ; Lady Copley's party, George-street, Hanover-square.
Strymor.-31archioness Dowager of Salisbury's converza-
'lone ; the Dowager Marchioness of Lansdown's music party.

Lord BURGIMISII induced Signor VELUTI to
visit this country, where, the Noble Lord stated, the fine talents
of this eminent Italian Vocalist would be fairly appreciated.
VELUTI was the Hero of all the splendid Concerts given by
the Noble Lord, during the last winter, at his Palace at
Florence. Lord Bunt:in:um is now in London, to witness
.the first appearance of VELUTI, at the King's Theatre, which,
is expiet6d, will take place in a few days.

EXECUTION of PROBERT & OTHERS

This morning, the dense Mass of persons that
congregated in the Old Bailey could not have been exceeded
in point of numbers, assembled on a former occasion, to witness
the sad and awful sentence of death passed into execution. At
five o'clock, every position or point adjacent to that part of the
prison where the fatal platform was erected,. was occupied-
by persons whose appearance denoted respectability, and
many of whom, by a well applied douceur, got within •
the enclosure, and consequently took up positions closely
under the scaffold to catch a more ready view of the
wretched Probert. The windows of the houses opposite were
crowded, having been let to persons who paid from 2s. 6d. to
7s. 6d. for a view of the awful ceremony, nod before 7 o'clock
the Old Bailey, nearly as far as the Sessions House, was lite-
rally one compact body of persons, and in the opposite direction
to St. Sepulchre's Church the same dense body extended itself.
A scaffold and poles built for the erection of a new building
in the Old Bailey was covered in a fearfully thick manner by
persons who paid Is. each for the occupation of this dangerous
situation. It is a strange coincidence, that a Mr. Ware, who
is building the house, is the person who prosecuted the unfor-
tunate man Sergeant to conviction. Having thua.given a sketch
of the crowd, we must observe that from the violent pressure
it was continually in violent motion, and at times swept to
and fro like the motion of the waters of the sea. • Within the
prison, where our Reporter was stationed, -the cries of women
and others suffering from the violence of the pressure, were
distinctly heard, and from the general agitation, it was feared
some dreadful accidents would have occurred. The City Mar-
shals and Constables gave such directions as 'caused the removal
of some barriers, and the-populace were thus enabled to get
away, and many persons appeared glad in being enabled to ef-
fect their escape.
At a few minutes before eight O'clock; the Sheriffs, Mr. Al-
derman Brown, and Mr. Alder Man Key, arriVed at the Ses-
sions House, accompanied by sonic young gentlemen, two of
evlumi were said to be Noblemen. One of them was a son of
the Marquis of Winchester, and being attended by the Under
Sheriff, and Officers bearing wands, proceeded through
the prison to the PresS Room. Here were ranged on
one side the Reporters for the Press, who obtained ad-
mittance through the gentlemanly courtesy of Mr. IVontner,
the Keeper of Newgate, and on the other ride the Sheriffs,
Chaplain, '&c. took their station. Wm. Sargeant, alias Baker,
for horse-stealing, was then introduced by Bishop, a principal
turnkey; Mr. Alderman Brown advanced towards hint, and
expressed the most Christian wishes for his eternal welfare, and
besought the wretched man to place his trust in Heaven. Ser-
geant was shabbily dressed; and was a man of stout stature ; his
demeanour was cool ; he expressed . his thanks,. and requested
the Sheriff to look to sonic members of his family. Ile was
pinioned, and set down. From the appearance of the lower part -
of the man's face and manner, one 'would be led to suppose
him an idiot, but the wily look of his" eyes, shaded
by thick brows, shewed his character to be once of a
more savage description. James Harper, a respectable.
looking man, dressed in black, was then brought in. lie was
received in like manner by the Sheriff', and uttered not a word,
but sat down calmly by his unfortunate companion, and entered
into a whispering conversation. Ile appeared very composed
and decent, and but slightly joined in prayer. His offence was
also horse-stealing. John Smith, for burglary, was then brought
in and pinioned. This poor fellow's 'appearance bespoke the
most squalid poverty ; but his demeanour was marked by the
most fervent contrition : no man. could have been more peni-
tent, and, at the same moment, so calm and -resigned : there
was an intelligence beaming on his face, which interested every
person. He being pinioned, sat down, with a mind evidently
absorbed in contemplating eternity. His offence was burglary.
The preliminaries being adjusted relative to these three cid-
prits, the eyes of all present were t,:med to die door, and the
Rev. Mr. Cotton and a turnkey appeared with Probert. The
wretched man, on entering upon the threshold; looked heavily
forward, and, on beholding the silent ceremony of preparation,
and his companions pinioned, in earnest prayer, his firm-
ness forsook him, and for an instant- he hesitated, his counte-
nance assuming the most ashy paleness. • He endeavoured to
bow, but seemingly was so overwhelmed with dismay, that lie
I lost all consciousness for a moment of his situation. The officer
led him to the centre of the room, and Mr. Sheriff Brown, ad-
vancing, as be had done to the other prisoners, asked him how
he felt. Pmbert replied in a faultering tont," Better; Sir,
thank you." The Sheriff' exhorted him to place his trust in
, Heaven. Ile answered, " Oh, I have placed my hope for mercy
in God ; Oh, my God, have pity on me." Ile then walked in
a hesitating manner to the officers, and while being pinioned,
was attended by the Reverend Mr. Cotton, who pointed
out to him, that even _ then, hr a contrite and fervent
penitence, the mercy of God would -be extended through the
Redeemer. Probert only answered —" Oh ! I know it all ;"
tj
and again uttering, "Oh, God ! have mercy on my soul," re-
sumed his devotions, and in a low melancholy tone appeared
ejaculating entreaties to the Almighty. - The word being given,
and the warrant of execution placed- in the hands of Mr. %Vont-
ner, Sergeant, Harper, -and Smith, stood up, and were placed
in a line with the door. Probert looked as before on
this last preparation with horror and dismay, and his lips
quivered in dreadful agony ; his knees seemed to totter, and in-
deed, from his wretched manner, no man could, in a similar
situation, pourtray feelings of more-acute agony. At this mo-
ment, Mr. Sheriff Brown took him aside, and in the most so-
lemn manner asked him if he find any disclosures to make re-
specting the murder of Mr. Weare, calling on him, as he would
be in a few moments in the presence of the Almighty, to tell
him the truth, whether he had actually been present at the tulle.
der, or whether-he knew of it before he completion ? Pro-
bert answered, he had nothing to do with- it ; he did
not know of it until all was over, and on the ques-
tion being repeated in other terms, he merely said,
" None, Sir, none, . I assure you."—He was then placed in
order with the others, and with a feeble step marched un-
steadily and slowly through the ,passages. On the funeral '
bell tolling, his composure, if such it could be called,
left him, and he raised his clasped and trembling hands
in deep dispair, his eyes appearing to sink without his
having the power to open them. In the Debtors' lobby
the procession halted, and Sergeant ascended the scaffold
. with a composed air. Harper and Smith sat down, the former
still preserving the same taciturn air, which throughout was ob-
servable in his conduct. Probert also sat down, but sunk back
against the wall exhausted. Mr. Baker instantly read the Service
for the Dead, which was attended to with great eagerness by
Smith. The unfortunate Probert was -so overcome by dismay
as not to appear conscious of the reading of the solmen rite,
and continued his mental ejaculation, raising his clasped hands
in a tremulous manner during the alternate pauses. The ropes
being adjusted on the necks of. Smith and Harper, the execu-
tioner advanced for the other criminal, sod on the officer
entering the lobby, Probert was assisted up ; his eyes
filled with tears, and the muscles of his face formed and con-
. tracted in a feverish and quivering manner, :hewing the agony
of his mind. Ile instantly closed his eyes and seemed unable
to move from the spot, and was led to the steps leading to the
fatal drop. The officers here assisted, and indeed almost
carried hire up, and the air. blowing fresh on his face appeared
to revive him. He turned his face to the wall, and stood steadily
(evidently making an effbrt at composure) and submitted him-
self to the hands of the executioner. .At 2.5 minutes past eight
o'clock all was complete,—the drop fell, and the plunge of the
•
wretched Probert was tremendons_tha jerk of the rope
actually brought his ''oet up to the chains,- .and he swung
a distance of nearly seven ket. The , shock was so vio-
lent that it was • thcught the rope would break ; the entire
frame of the scaffold shook in a :terrific manner. After
his body became more composed, and he ceased to exist almost
instantaneously. The others died. almost immediately.
Probert was very wretchedly dressed in the same old black
coat and drab breeches he wore on being tried, with dirty white
stockings. •
PROBERT'S DEMEANOUR LAST NIGHT.
On Sunday afternoon an answer was received to Probert's
letter, sent to the Earl of Uxbridge, informing. him" that the
Noble Lord could not by any means interfere, and that the
law most assuredly would take its course. Probert, who had
until this entertained hopes of a respite, now saw how
futile those were, and joined with Sergeant and Harper
in bitterly execrating what they • conceived the hardship
of their cases. In the evening. Probert had a last and
most affecting interview with his wife ; he gave her
some letters, and a communication which he considered
of some importance. Ile slept well during the night
and in reply to a question on religious. subjects, said to Mr.
Baker,
" Oh, my dear Sir, if you were to speak for five hours,
you could not tell me more than that, through prayers,
hope for mercy." He eat very heartily at breakfast, inltinut?tetno
became more composed.

FATAL. EFFV.CTS OF 130XING.-011 Saturday
last an inquest was held at the Itam'S Head Inn, Dialey, before
J. 1101.1.1w*, Esq. on the body of Nathaniel Johnson, who
previous Friday morning from some injurieaspwptelaicrisi
received in a pugilistic contest with William Johnson,
hadteielldhai
i o
stn the
ley. The fight was after the Lancashire fashion, and
the prisoner gave the deceased a violent kick, whic'• it
proved fatal to him on the day named. Mr. Wright, a sae_
geon of Pixley, stated, that he had opened the body, and that
the kick inflicted was, in his opinion, the cause of the man's
death. The jury immediately returned a verdict of " Man-
:,,cjahesugtehrtercias' againsta. William Johnson, and he was committed to