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London, England, 1825-08-06 00:00:00

4object to pay a sum for his son, as he was too extravagant.
Mr. Frank said he allowed this second son 3001. per annum or
330/. ; and his eldest son 4001. per annum.
The Rev. W. A. Norton recalled.
COmMIssiONER—I am at a loss to know how the conversa-
tion of this gentleman with Mr. Bellamy can be received.
Mr. BROUGHAM—I have shewn that this conversation
reached the ears of Mr. Frank, and that he was made aware
of the tact that Mr. Bellamy, when he heard of the reconcilia-
tion of Mr. Frank and his wife, raved, and declared that he
had lost 3,0001. a year.
Witness then said—Some letters were brought to Mr. Bel-
lamy at my house ; he opened one of them, and became vio-
lently agitated. I said, for God's sake, what is the matter ?
Previously to answering my quest;on, 14r. Bellamy run about
the room, dashed my chairs about, -toro his hair, and threw
his head on the tithe-papers, saying, here am 1 with those
d—d tithe-papers, (I presume 1 must repeat every,word)._a
mere humbugging 500/. at stake whereas lam losing thou-
sands per annuM in
YotitShire. I asked, how are you losing
them ? His answer •was and 'I believe I' use the very words,
that d—d idiot-Frank -hrZs got his, la—h of a wife back again.
I think he said 3,000/., . but-I alit not sure. This occurred, I
believe, in tin, month or3\lovember,lB2l. • •
Cross-examined by Mr. WAKEFIELD—I am positive this
conversation. occurred in 1821, and I am -sure that all I have
stated took place,
An affidavit was then handed to the witness. It was then read.
Mr. WAxmrt eti—Why did you state in that affidavit that
it occurred in 1822 ?-
Witness—Ll•can explain. This is a mistake that has caused
me great uneasiness. The instant 1 discovered it 1 wrote to
Mr. Leigh; stating that I had made this mistake, and begging
7.bim to inform me if by so tiding I had affected my, affidavit.
This blunder was most positively unknown to me. I first men-
tioned this conversation to the successor of Mr. Bellamy. -I do
not know that a commission was applied for in 1822. never
-saw him until two or> three years after-I -became his curate, I
merely knew him by name, and if heard so I'have no recollec-
ties of it: It would have made so-little impression on me that
I should -have forgotten it. I only met Mr. Frank once since I
have been his curate; I then dined with him. The Bis •pp of
the Diocese recommended me to him, and his recommendation
was taken. • When I dined with him I believe it was in March,
7822; Mrs. Frank, Mr.-Fisher, and my brother were present.
The commission was not then spoken of. I never heard of Dr.
rowel before to-day.
Mr. John Propert examined—l was medical attendant to Mr.
Frank in 1822. never heard at that time from him, or any
body, of an application for such an inquiry as the present.
Elizabeth Jenkinson examined—l knew Lucy Bradley, ser-
vant to Mr. Frank ; Mrs. Bradley told me that Mr. Bel-
lamy would do any for her if she would speak against Mrs.
Frank; I never heard Mrs. Bradley speak ill of Mrs. Frank ;
she always said she was a good mistress ; and, that she had
nothing to say against her. I live at Sutton, in Yorkshire, and
this conversation took place five years ago, at Mrs. Bradley's
house, at Sutton, where 1 had lodgings.
Ann Coe examined—l knOw Lucy Bradley ; she told me
that Mrs. Frank was a good wife ; it was at the time that Mrs.
Jenkinson lodged at Mrs. Bradley's ; Mr. Frank lodged with
me at Sutton, in 1823. I had many opportunities of seeing
him and his conduct, and 1 considered him as in his sound
mind ; he was with me not quite three weeks.
Cross-examined—My husband was then **farmer, and rented
a farm under Mr. Frank. My house is a mile frorri Camp-
sail-hall ; I cannot say why he lodged at my house. He had
then let Campsall-hall. I never saw Dr. Dickenson once.—
_Mrs. Frank did not sleep in my house, but she called one day.
She came from Doncaster in the carriage: Ido not know why
she did not sleep in the house. Mr. Frank was well at the
time. His fOotman came sometimes. I have not yet been paid
for his lodgings. He wrote me to take my lodgings, from
Newark, and directed me to keep him two rooms. His eldest
-daughter also came to see him.
COMMISSIONER—How did Mr. Frank pass his time while
with you ?
Witnesi—Very regularly. He rode in a chaise every day.

Mrs. Clarissa Jennings examined—l lived in the service of
-.Mr. and Mrs. Frank.in 1815. I lived with them altogether 15
years ; from.lBo2 to 1817. Lucy Bradley lived in the family
the two last years. During the time I lived with Mr. Frank he
never conducted himself extravagantly or improperly. I was
the nurse and housekeeper. I never saw anything, improper
between Mrs. Frank and Dr. Dickenson, or any thing that led
-me to suspect any impropriety between them was. going on. I
was generally with Mrs. Frank ; but the latter end of nay time,
- the year 1817, was spent with Mr. Frank.
~rsaw Mr. Frank at
Aston, the sumn:er before last. I saw him then.for a few
weeks. In all that I oliserved of him I never saw anything
contrary to sound mind, or extravagant, or improper.
Cross-examined by Mr.. IcrriGnT-1, am married to Mr.
Frank's _groom. I was married nearly eleven years ago—in
plAhgintirr 'inlithe iccsaelnrveinet:
twelvernontl:. I was dismissed from Mr. Frank's service. My
_husband was Sent away, and I said-I would lea- o. -It yea. in
-consequence of some unpleasantness. I was told I might stay
‘,-„in the family if I liked. I once went up to town with Dr.
Dickenson. -I went to Mr. 13cllamy.'s. did not pay the ex-
pence of the journey.
John Greaves examined by Mr. SPENrCE—I have known
Mr. Frank. I had transactions with him in February, 18:14 '
.as the landlord of a farm. I saw him again a few weeks
. after. Be gave me satisfactory answers. I consider him a
man in his senses, or I would not have dotre.business with him.
Cross-examined—The second time I agreed with him for a
farm Dr. Dickenson was present. - I agreed most with Dr.
Dickenson,.because he was the steward.
Re-examined—l conversed with both, with Mr. Frank as
the landlord, and Dr. Dickenson as the agent.
COMMISSIONER—TeII us what-Mr. Frank said,
Witness—Mr. Frank said to me, you are come about Mr.
Coe's farm. but I believe it is promised to _Mr. Justice ; but if
he does not take it, you shall-have it. The second time I saw
'him, Dr. Dickenson was present; -and Mr. Frank said my
father-in-law should have the farm,-as Mr. Justice did not take
it. Mr. Frank said I should have the farm at .the same rent
as Air. Coe paid. Mr. Frank saki,- if Mr.. Coe kept the farm,
he would he better pleased, because he had had it when the
times were hard. I think he spoke sensibly and feelingly, as a
gentleman ought.
[This witness, was a plain country farmer, who gave his evi-
dence in a very fair and open manner.]
Mr. Badhani examined—l -am the son of Dr. Badham, and
a student at Cambridge. I travelled to Cambridge with Mr.
-Frank, and his conversation was very sensible, no appearance
of an unsound mind. Whav he said was much to the purpose.
dined with him the next day. His conversation -was not in-
delicate. After dinner Mr. Luby came in. On neither clay
did I perceive any thing irrational. in his manner. On our
journey, we spoke of the French and English schools; also of
-opera dancers. The subject's were always light. - -
Mr. BROUGHAM—Except education --(A laugh.)—You
, know it is a ground • for charging insanity to speak lightly on
serious subjects. _ _

Witness—l gave lir. Frank a wrong name. My reason for
sa doing was, that when I found him so talkative, I thought I
would talk too; and I described myself as a schoolmaster; I
did not, therefore, like to give him my name. This species
of quizzing is a common practice. I did not in the least con-
. cider him as insane.

Mr. nnonomast then put in a letter from Mr. Frank to his
sister, dated Nov. 5, 1817, which was read.
[The letter respected the younger daughter of Mr. Frank,
_alluded to his domestic misfortune, 'spoke of the time he • had
passed with the object of his earliest attachment, his regard for
his native place, • which he ,was anxious to-let, and . wss per-
r.fectly coherent, sensible, and well written.]l
Dr. Hailain examined.-1 ;wended .51r. Frank, and have
seen him six tithes since last March. I have been forty years
attending patients in every variety of intellecnial calamity.
my conversations with Mr. Frank, we spoke much of
the present inquiry, and much of other topics. •. -From 'those
. conversations, I have no' doubt, from the result of my ex-
perience,.that his mind is sane. I have heard And read all
she evidence in this inquiry. Notwithstandieg this, Ido not
consider him-otherwise than as'l have stated; and t;he observa-
tions of those eminent men stimulated me to-look nihre narrow-
ly into the case. -1 do not consider him as' labottring
.under
mental -.disease. I haie Nit) -doubt en the ,subject. I spoke
to him about his wife and Dr. Dickenson. .1 spokeof certain
acts of profligacy that had been-Atated in evidence, phrticularly
that at Cambridge. He said he lr-4 been drinking brandy andi
. water, end had said something wrong, which he was sorry for.
He admitted that he did net always act on his better judgment.:
With respect -to his illness in-11116 and 4817, he -acknowledged
he tad been insane. One particular source of inquiry-was a.sto
)his former illness, which he acknowledged. lie was deeply
sensible of it, and he was able to draw a comparison between his
.present state:of recovery, and his former state of disease. .
Cross-examined—l am the author of a work on insanitY.
The SOL IC rtOR.OE TIAL —Have you not maintained-the
doctrine, that the finding by a Jury, that a man is of unilitinC
'mind, is mot sufficient to prove a man of unsound .staFia,
mind P 0,1
Witness—You must first explain to me what is naeanthfun...
_found state of mind. In' my book, I have contended, that the
merit term, unsound mind, should not authorise a Jury to de-
.prive a wawa his liberty and his property.
Strictcyrott,OßN'Enat.—Did you hear a letter read from
'Jr.f Frank, resPicting.his wife?
Witness—l did: •
Fkos.torron-OkrtFait..L:,Allow me to ask if Mr. Frank is
prored to Inm-separated from his wife, and bow to hare stated.J