The Sun.
London, England, 1831-11-25 00:00:00

ROLLS' COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

His Honour the MASTER of the ROLLS disposed of up •
wards of twenty consent causes this morning, which possessed
no points of any public importance, and proceeded with the part.
heard cause of the Attorney-General v. Ward, which came be-
fore the Court upon exceptions to the Master's report. The
case had not terminated when our reporter left.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH.-(THIS DAY.)

LETHBRIDGE v. MYTTON.

In this case two actions had been tried, in which the plain-
tiffs, as the trustees of a marriage settlement, sued the defendant
for a breach of the covenants of that settlement. By the terms
of the settlement the defendants undertook to discharge the
ak tate of all incumbrances, but a charge of ten thousand
pounds in favour of his daughter by a former marriage within
a year after its execution. At the expiration of a year
it appeared that he had discharged the estate of the 10,0001., and
not of the other incumbrances, which amounted to 9,4001. The
Jury in the last action returned a verdict for the plaintiff for
9,400/, On a former day Mr. Wightman obtained a rule, call-
ing upon the defendant to show cause why the damages should
not be increased to 19,400/. by the addition of the 10,0001.
Mr. FOLLETT showed cause against the rule to-day. He
submitted that it could never have been intended that the trus-
tees should receive the estate disencumbered of the 10,0004, be-
cause that of course would make it worth so much more. The
defendant had paid off that sum, and if the verdict should be
allowed to be increased to the larger amount, the defendant
might be taken in execution for it.
Mr. WIGHTMAN, in support of the rule, contended that
the ten thousand pounds should be left to abide the trusts of
the marriage settlement, in which a contingency was provided
for in case of the plaintiff's daughter, who was now thirteen
years of age, dying before she attained the age of twenty-one.

Lord TENTERI)EN was of opinion that the trustees
should have the benefit of the ten thousand pounds under the
marriage .settlement ; he recommended that an assignment
of the ten thousand pounds should be made within a month
from this time, to be paid to the trustees in ease the young lady
should die before she attained the age of twenty-one years.
• Mr. FOLLETT agreed to that course upon the execution
being stayed.

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Lord TENTERDEN—Of course.
CRIMINAL INFORMATION.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved, on behalf of the 1
Bishop of Exeter, for a criminal information against a person
named John Clouter, who was churchwarden of the parish of
StokeDamorel. It appeared there had been some disputes between
the parishioners and rector of that parish, relative to the
conveyance of a piece of ground, which it was the wish of the
parishioners to have converted into a burial ground, and the
Bishop of Exeter had interfered with a view solely of settling
those differences. For:that purpose a case was submitted to'the
consideration of Dr. Lushington, by whose advice his Lord;hip
said he would be governed, and the decision was against the pa
rishioners. Other applications were made to the Bishop, who,
acting under the advice of Dr. Lushington, refused to accede to
their request. On the 19th October the parishioners met (the
defendant, as churchwarden, in the Chair), for the pur-
pose of deciding respecting a church rate, and at that
meeting a resolution was adopted, containing such language,
that, if it were tolerated, it would cease to be a wonder that
public persons became the object of popular feeling. It
was to vindicate his character that the Bishop had thought
it his duty to apply to this Court. The Learned Counsel then
read from a newspaper the resolution in question, passed at the
meeting, which stated " that they regretted the statement of
Mr. Itodd relative to the burial-ground, in which the Bishop
had so far forgotten his duty as to deny the parishioners
that justice which they had a right to expect—namely
the sanction of the deed of conveyance, that they
reprobated such conduct, and that a vote of censure be passed
upon the Bishop for acting so dishonourably and degradingly."
This resolution was ordered to be entered in the parish books,
and ordered to be published in the Plymouth and Devonport
papers. The Learned Counsel concluded by saying he had the
affidavit of the printer, stating that the defendant had deli.
vered him the advertisement and ordered it to be printed.
Lord TEIsITERDEN—Does your affidavit state the defen-
dant ordered its publication ?
ATTORNEY-GENERAL—It does my Lord.
Lord TENTERDEN—Take a rule to show cause.

CONSISTORY COURT-(THIS DAY.)

NEALE v. NEALE.

This was a suit promoted by the Hon. Lady Mary Caroline
Neale (daughter of the Earl of Shaftesbury) against her husband
Joseph Neale, Esq., for a separation on the ground of cruelty,
The cause has excited much interest in the fashionable world
recently.

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Mr. DODSON, on behalf of Lady Mary C. Neale, opened
the case. It was a cause promoted by his party for a divorce,
on the ground of great cruelty. The question was the admis-
sion of an allegation, pleading the facts to which opposition was
to be offered.
_ . .

The KING'S ADVOCATE, on behalf of the husband, said
this was one of those unfortunate cases in which the party ac-
cused had, in the present state of the proceedings, no opportu-
nity of reply. The facts stated in the libel which had been
given in were taken to be true. lie made this observation in
order that it might not go out to the public that these facts were
capable of full proof. The form and substance of the libel were
extremely objectionable, and he was prepared to state that they
did not set forth sufficient ground for a separation on the ground
of cruelty. In the month of June last Lady Caroline Neale corn.
menced a suit for the restitution of conjugal rights, and in
July Mr. Neale was assigned to take his wife back. On the 11th
August the parties separated, and a citation was served on Mr.
Neale immediately. The articles in the libel were numerous.
The first pleaded the marriage of the parties by special license on
the first of the present year, in Warwick Castle, and in the two
others the usual pleas of cohabitation, &c. were set forth. The
others went on to plead, that Mr. Neale commenced treating his
wife with coldness, indifference, and harshness—but she had
subsequently, nevertheless, instituted a suit, the husband having
separated from her, for the restoration of conjugal rights. It
was pleaded that Mr. Neale had left his wife at Warwick Castle
without previous notice—merely saying, "I wish you good morn-
ing, I am going to London." The Court must recollect, that
this was a suit for separation on the ground of cruelty, and Mr.
Neale did not retuir. to cohabitation till the suit alluded to had
been commenced. The Earl of Shaftesbury aware that some
differences existed between his daughter and Mr. Neale, sought
some explanation, and Mr. Neale suggested that they should se-
parate, observing that Lady C. M. Neale had expressed a desire to
that effect. To this it was answered,that she might have said so in
a moment of irritation—that a separation would be preferable to
live in such misery, and hear such insulting and opprobrious
language. All this, observed the Learned Civilian, occurred
before the suit for the restitution of conjugal rights. Then
what were the acts of cruelty to be so greatly complained of by
the lady ? Mr. Neale was attending his duty in Parliament
and could not go to see his lady, but subsequently he refused
again to live with her, and Earl Shaftesbury received a letter
from Mr. Neale to come to some arrangement with respect to
the separation and maintenance. The real secret soon after
came out—the lady would not accept the terms offered, being
so advised by her friends, as insufficient to maintain her sta..
tion, and it was now averred that Mr. Neale commenced a
serifil of injuries, insults, and indignities, to compel his wife to

SMITHFIELD MARKET•

This day's supply of Beasts was rather numerous for that of
a Friday; of Sheep, Calves, and Porkers, moderately good. The
trade was very dull throughout, with Beef and Veal at a depres-
sion of full 2d. per stone; with Mutton and Pork, at Monday's
quotations. Much Cows, though rather numerous, were in in-
creased demand, at somewhat improved prices, an useful short
PRICES YEE STONE OF HLES. TO SINK THE OFFALS.

s. d. to s. d.
Inferior Beasts 9. 0 2 2
Second quality ditto 2 6 2'S
Prime large Oxen 3 4 3 6
Prime Scots, eic 3 6 3, 8
Inferior Sheep 0 6 9. 8
iccond quality ditto 3 0 3 2.
Coarse-woolled ditto 3 9 4 0
SmtlidownWethers 4 6 4 8

SUPPLY, AS PRR CL
Beasts. !Sheep and Lamb;
:s'lo '2,450!

s. d. to s. d.
Large Lambs
Prime small ditto 0 0 0 0
Large coarse Calves 3 4 310
Prime small ditto 4 0 410
Large Hogs 4 0 4
Small Porkers 4 8 5
Suckling Calves I2s. to 14s. each.
Quarter old Pigs 12s. to 'Ss. each.

,ERK'S STATEMENT.
os.l Calves. Pier.
ISO 130

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS.
At per stone, by the Carcass.
6. d. to s. d. s. d.tos. d,
Beet 22 3 °I Veal
Nlutton...

CITY MARKETS.—(TWO O'CLOCK.)
BRITISH PLANTATION SUGARS.—The importers have
shown considerable firmness this week, and business has been
limited, buyers not being disposed to give advanced prices.—
Good Sugars are scarce, and business is chiefly confined to mid-
dling and brown qualities, from 435. to 48s. per cwt. The sales
in the week ending this morning have amounted to about '2,400
hogsheads.
FOREIGN SUGAR—The demand for these Sugars has in-
creased. White Brazil are Is. per cwt., and brown 6d. higher.—
For low white sift white Bahias I9s. to 21s. have been paid, and
strong yellow Pernams at '2ls. per cwt.
EAST INDIA SUGAR.—This Market for Mauritius is not
brisk, but prices are firm. Brown qualities at 40s. fid. to 435., and
445. tid. to 455. 6d. for over and good middling yellow. Bengals
are saleable at a profit of Is. per cwt. on the last Company's sale.
REFINED SUGAR.—Low Lumps continue steady at 595. to
595.:6d. ; purchases are making for the Hamburg Market. Fine
crashed are in good 'demand at 31s. fid. to 325.
COFFEE.—Considerable activity has prevailed within the last
few days both in Jamaica and Foreign Coffees, and a gradual
rise has occurred of from 2s. to 3s. per cwt. By private contract
not much is doing today, but higher prices are again demanded.
Fine ordinary Havannahs are worth 60s. to 636. Bengal pale
555. ; fine ordinary 58s , and a few fine samples 595. a 60s. per
cwt. About 4,000 bags of these sorts have been sold.
RUM and BRANDY.—Tho export orders are few in number.
Leewards are at 4 Jamaicas are: steady. The demand for
Brandy, owing to the pretty general substitution of this spirit
for others as a protection against cholera, has much increased ;
the first marks are scarce, at from 4s. 4d. to 4s. CA. per gallon, and
the second sorts from 4s. to 4s. 2d. per gallon.
SPICES are very firm. Black Pepper has risen %d. per lb.
HOPS.—The duty is not yet out ; it is expected to reach
170,0001. The Market is very firm.
COTTON SALK—The Eastl ndia Sale took place this morn-
ing. Bengals (643 bales,) fetched 44,d. to 4)4d., Madras (109
bales) 4 t.id. to 4%d., Borbon Seed (118 bales) 674.11. to 7%d. per
lb., which establish rather higher prices. The sale went off
briskly.
TALLOW is very firm at 425. 6d. per cwt.

Mr. J. D. BROWN, in conversation with a
young gentleman, a friend, some days since, in the Four
Courts, was asked by the latter—why was Sir CHARLES
WZTHERELL, in escaping through a window and leaving
his c•at behind him, like to a monk of LATRAM ?
" The reason, my dear sir, is quite plain," replied the
facetious Join.; Dams, " because he is a gentleman of
retiring habits."—Dublin Freeman's Journal.
Great preparations are making to celebrate
the approaching nnptia!s of Viscount VALLETORT and
Miss FIELDING, at Bowood, and at Laycock Abbey, in
Wilts. The ceremony it is now understood will be per-
formed in the chapel at Bowood, where the Marchioness
of LANSDOWNE will entertain a party of distinguished
friends on the occasion. Lord VALLEFORT, we believe, is
a godson of his Royal Highness the Dnke of CUMBER-
LAND, from whom he received the baptismal appellation of
EAatirsT AUGUSTUS. His Lordship became heir appa-
rent to the Earldom of Mount Edgecumbe by the unex-
pected death of his elder brother, RICHARD WILLIAM
Viscount VALLETOF.T, who died unmarried in 1818.

The Zoological Gardens in the Regent's Park
arc going to be enriched with many native and exotic
shrubs and flowers. Three thousand choice bulbous roots
have recently been imported by the Council from Holland,
and very extensive orders have been sent to America and
to Italy for a collection of their most rare shrubs and flo were.
In order to put a stop to the misrepresentations
that have been, or hereafter may be made, respecting the
price of coals in the North, it has been resolved to publish
on the first Monday in every month, the actual prices of
the London chaldron at Newcastle and Sunderland during
the preceding month. The necessity of such a measure
will be at once admitted, when it is known that, notwith-
standing the exorbitant price in the port of London, the
highest prices per London chaldron of twenty-six and a
half cwt., charged by the coal-owners, free on board, have
been for the best 16s. 3d. ; second best 14s. 3d. ; third
rate 10s. 9d. ; inferior 95..3d. Tyne Mercury.
Spur-money was formerly exacted from per-
sons enteredcp
rhBi)sti
o.r n
weremPae un peremptory in their demand,
and :'s booted and spurred ; the
gentlemen
in the Choir for the night
to all who refused them a pecuniary gift. This custom
prevailed among the juvenile members of "the Chapel
Royal at Windsor, and the choristers at Litchfield and
some other Cathedrals. Spurs were then generally worn
w ° of
threatened t
imprisonment
by the bucks and dashers of the age, to whom BEN Jox-
SON alludes in a scene in the Akhymist, where Subtle
advises Abel Drugger to place a " loadstone under the
threshold;to draw in the gallants that wear spurs."