The Sun.
London, England, 1822-05-27 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH, MAY 25.
BYE V. SIR T. SWIMMER CHAMPNEYS, BART.
This was an action upon a bill of exchange for 5001., drawn
by John Maberly upon, and accepted by the defendant, dated
Dec. 19, 1820, payable twelve months after date, and indorsed
by Maberly to the plaintiff:
Mr. WALFORD set up four grounds of defence ; first, that
this was an accommodation {bill ; second, that the defendant
had had no value for it; third, that the bill was indorsed to the
plaintiff, with a knowledge of the indorser's infirmity of title;
and fourth, that the indorsement took place in contemplation of
Maberly's bankruptcy. .
After hearing the evidence, the CHIEF JUSTICE said, that
as the identity of the bill would not be established,' the defence
set up must fall to the ground. It was no more than a case of
suspicion, and though the defendant probably received no value
for the bill, still, as against the acceptor, in the hands of the
plaintiff it was available.
Verdict for the plaintiff—Damages 5101.
IIABERLY, SEN. V. SIR T. CIIAMPNEYS.
This was an action against the same defendant by the plain-
tiff as indorsee of three bills M exchange Accepted by the de-
fendant, one for 1,0001. and two others for 5001. each.
There was no defence offered, and the plaintiff had a verdict
for 2,0411.

OLD BATLEY—Saturday the following prisoners were capi.
tally convicted :—Wm. Thompson, aged 19, for stealing a geld.
ing, value 101. the property of Joseph Mercer ; and Siesan Fos-
ter, aged 38, for sealing several sheets, curtains, &c. value 40s.
in the dwelling house of Wm. Gladill.

•
DESTRUCTIVE HAIL-STORM.—On Monday last,
between one and two o'clock in the afternood, this city and
neighbourhood were visited by a tremertdous storm of thun-
der, lightning, and hail ; the hailstones were of an un-
usual size. The chief, violence of the storm appears to have
been felt at Spetchley, near this city, where great damage was
done. In the conservatory, hot-house, &c. of Robert Berkeley,
Esq. nearly 600 panes of glass were broken ; in the gardens,
the fruit, together with large shoots, were torn from the trees,
and the peas and other crops laid prostrate : in the immediate
neighbourhood several fields of beans were literally cut to pieces,
and great damage sustained in other respects by the farmers.--
We are assured, that at this devoted spot, many hailstones
-(or rather pieces of ice) fell, which measured four inches in cir.
cumference, and that great quantities of them were found yes-
terday morning undissolved. In this city, no material damage
was done, but considerable alarm was occasioned to those who
recollected the destruction caused by the hail-storm on the 27th
of May, 1811.—( Woreester Journal.)

ROYAL SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS.

The Anniversary Festival of this excellent In-
stitution was held, on Saturday last, 6.t the Ai-
gyll-Itoorns ; Earl FouTEscur in the Chair,
supported by a number of Noblemen and-persons
of rank.
When the cloth was removed, Non nobis Dontine was sung
in the most impressive manner, by at least fifty professors.
'After the health of his Majesty was given, our National
Anthem was performed (accompanied by an exquisite instru-
mental band) with the best possible effect. HORSLEY'S glee
of " Mail, golden Lyre," was sung by the vocal corps, and
highly applauded, as was Mr. KNYVETT'S glee of " frhere
Mgentle love strays," accompanied on the piano-forte by
ssrs. C. and W. KNYVETT. -
Mr. DANCE, in proposing the health of the Noble President,
addressed the company in a very appropriate: speech, observ-
ing that his Lordship had been for many years a zealous friend
to the society.
Earl FQRTESCUE returned thanks, and stated that the
Royal Society of Musicians not only afforded relief to the aged
professors, the widow, and orphan, but it- also afforded at its
annual festivals a very superior musical treat to its patrons and
friends.
Mr. T. COOKE was called upon for a 'song ; lie gave his
mock Italian Buffs, in a truly comic style.
The fine glee of " Discord" was beautifully executed.
Mr. CRAMER (assisted by I."'STS. F. CRAMER, MORALT,
LINDLEY, and DRAGONETTI) J.:Tit/Med a most scientific
quintat; his elegant and expressive style of performance on
the piano-forte is universally known and appreciated, and to
say that on this occasion he did his best, is to say that nothing
could excel it. The delicacy with which the accompaniments
were performed, was beyond description, .and Mr. F. Cramer
never lost an opportunity of . displaying his classical talent on
the violin.
Mr. HARLEY of Drury-lane theatre, was requested to sing;
he gave a parody on " Oh Dolce Concento," in a very laugh-
able manner, which drew down (as the theatrical phrase is)
thunders of applause. BrsHor'a beautiful round of " When
the Wind blows," was sung with accompaniments for the piano-
forte and wind instruments in a very superior manner, and
loudly encored.
Mr. KrESEIVETTEn (who was specially invited) performed
an Introductory Movement and a Polacca on the .violin, ac-
companied by Messrs. F. CRAMER, MORALT, R. ASHLEY,
and DRAGONETTI, in a most surprising manner; his taste,
expression, and wonderful execution, elicited repeated bursts
of applause, and cries of "Bravo," from an audience who
knew how to value his exquisite performance. • ,
Master SMITH, was to have sung " We're a' Noddin" (ar
ranged by HAwEs), by particular desire; but in consequence
of a severe head-ache,_ he was obliged to retire, to the no small
disappointment of the company, and especially the Ladies
who graced the boxes with their charms, and who appeared
highly gratified with the entertainment.
When the healths of the-Professional Stewards were given,
Mr. HORSLE Y addressed the company; he regretted the
absence of Dr. NICHOLAS, chaplain to the Society; who was a
zealous friend to the charity, and who on all occasions pleaded
its cause in the most eloquent manner ; as it was then so very'
late, Mr. H. would only briefly state, that about three years
back, the members were apprehensive that they should be under
the painful necessity of lowering the allowances to their claim-
ants—but his brethren rose to a man—and by exertion on their
part, and the great patronage and support of those who sur-
rounded him, " Thank GOD {exclaimed Mr. H.) we have been
enabled, not only to keep our word with our poor claimants, but
to afford relief to many an indigent applicant."
The Noble PRESIDENT read a list of new life and annual
subscribers which was sent in that day, and we were very happy
to find it contained a number of noble names.
The Wind Instrument Band (consisting of the first talent in
the kingdom) performed Two Marches composed for the So-
ciety by HAYDN and 4-ma-En, in a most finished style. The
glees were performed by Messrs. Bellamy, Evans, Clark, Coll-
yer, T . Cooke, Hawes, Knyvett, W. Knyvett, Leete,
I''arry, J. Smith, Sale, J. Bale, Terrail, Greatorex, and
Vaughan ; the names of whom will be a sufficient guarantee
for the superiority of the execution. The wines were furnish-
'ed by Mr. KAY of the Albion, and were excellent; it was
eleven o'clock ere the President quitted the chair, when
TEMPLE 'WEST, Esq. was requested to take it; who, by way
of an earnest of his anxiety to promote harmony, sung a song,
which ,was well received. - •

Thus terminated one of the greatest musical treats of the kind
that was ever given ; and all who were present testified their
approbation by requesting that tickets might be sent to them
next year.