The Sun.
London, England, 1824-08-09 00:00:00

REPAIRS OF NVINDSOR CASTLE.

WJNDSOIt, Aver. B.—The -alterations at the
Castle havehitherto, as we stated some time since, been con-
fined to the pulling
down some of the principal buildings
which were obstructions to the execution of the new and
improved plan. This part of the undertaking has, how-
ever, nearly been completed ; and, before the expiration of
the next 'week, the new works will have commenced on a
very extended scale. The Round Tower (or Middle. Keep,
as it is wined in Ancient Records), is to be entirely de-
tached frorn-the hnrrounding.buildtrtge.; its& instead of the
dwarf brick . wall, with which it is at present partly atm
rounded, it is, to be entirely grleompto.oul with a magnificent
rampart of stone, no improvenlent winch has, for years past,
suggested itself to every enlightened visitant of the Castle, but
which it was reserved fin-411e tasteful
.era of our present SovE-
REIGN to carry into effect. The round French windows in the
body of the Tower, together with other parts of the Castle,
which were introduced by CHARLES 11., in compliance with the
ruling fashion of his age, but which are by no means in unison
with the other parts of this majestic edifice, are to be replaced
by the original (gothic. The preparations for the foundation of
the new Tower, which is to form one of the sides of the grand
entrance, are also nearly completed. This his long been a
desideratum. When the Allied Monarchs visited Windsor, in
1811, their Imperial Ilighnesses, the Emperors of It t! asta. and
AUSTRIA, concurred in remarking the great addition to the
view of the . Castle if the, entrance had Inert parallel to that
unrivalled avenue, the Long Walk,, This suggestion is now
about to be fully acted upon ; the grand entrance to the
Castle will be under a magnificent archway, and the specta-
tor standing in the Court-yard (which is principally for this
purpose to be lowered seven feet) will command a view of the
whole of the Long Walk, and this will he terminated by a
beautiful equestrian statue of his late revered MAJESTY, with
its pedestal fifty feet in height.—Another entrance is making
to the Rudrangle through the curtain, connecting the Devil
Tower.with . the Round Tower from the town of li'indsor.—
The whole interior of the east and south sides, with the excep-
tion_of the staircases, and a part of the passages, has been re-
moved. The walls have generally been dearest of their wains-
cotting, and they probably now remain in a state in which
they were previous to the repairs of the Castle by CrtAnt.ks
11. On the south side, in an apartment between the York and
Augusta towers, the removal of the panelling has discovered
some fresco paintings, evidently ofconsidembleanti9uit7,tliough
not of very high excellence. One of the subjects is Cleopatra,
and the other, we apprehend to be Tobit. The necessity of a
complete repair of the Castle is now evident. The thnhers, in
most instances, are much decayed, and the whole arrange-
nientslittle adapted to modern emnfort. The parapet of Au-
gusta tower, which was recently built, isrernoving, as will be the
parapets of all the towers throughout this vast edifice, for the
purpose of replacing then with battlements and corbels. By
this alteration, not a chimney will
present itself in the whole
building. The foundations are preparing for the magnificent
corridor which is to run round; the eastern and southern sides
within the quadrangle. There has; for some time past, been a
rumour in circulation that his 111a3rsTy would he graciously to lay the first stone of, one of the new buildings, to be
called George the Fourth': Tower. • Although this report is not
entirely destitute of foundation, we tire enabled to state, from
authority, that nothing of this nature has, up to the present
moment, been decided on ; and froth the advanced State of the
preparations, it is most probable that the foundation stone
will, be deposited without any extraordinary proCedure. All
the req
taking of this extensive nature, are now completed. Up-
temporary outbuildings, so essential to an under.
wards of 200 workmen are at present emplpyed in the van-
ous departments, and a great addition to this number will be
made in a short time. Iglu MAJESTY has not honoured the
Castle with a visit since the commencement of the general al-
teration ; but reports of the progress of the works are, from
time to time, presented to the Kiim by Mr. WYATT, who is
indefatigable in his exertions. It is, however, expected that
his MAJESTY will personally inspect the alterations that have
been completed in the course of next week.

Prince LEo-
six o'clock,
Friday evening, about
roLn left Claremont in his travelling, carriage
and four,-and proceeded to Cobham Ball, Kent,
the seat of the Earl and Countess, of DARNLEY,
on a visit to the Noble Earl and Countess. On
Saturday his Royal Highness left Cobham Hall,
attended by Baron STOCIMAIL and Sir HENRY
SETON, for Ramsgate, on a visit to his Royal
Sister, the Duchess of KENT, from which place
the Prince goes to Dover} to embark for Calais,
on his way to Paris, where there is a house
taken to be in readiness for, the reception of the
Prince, where his Royal Highness is expected to
remain a short time, and thence to go on to Co-
burg,'on a visit to his mother and other relatives.

ATTACK UPON MR. C. F. WILLIAMS,

THE BARRISTER ON THE WESTERN CIRCUIT.

In *our paper of Saturday we mentioned the
attack which had been made on Thursday on Mr. C. F. Wm-
1. la las, the Counsel, shortly after his leaving the Curt at Win-
cheater. The following particulars of the previous history of the
person who committed this extraordinary outrage have since been
furnished to us few years ago one Burridge, an attorney,
residing at Lyme, in Dorsetahire, (but now living'at Southamp-
ton), consulted Mr. C. F. Williams professionally as to the ten-
dency of a certain letter which he (Burridge) had received. Mr.
Williams perceived that there was great doubt as to the result,
of an action, and advised the party not to notice the communi-
cation. However, Mr. Burridge did not adopt the advice, and
when Mr Williams appeared at Dorchester in the course of the.
circuit, he was surprised to have a brief put into his hand to
conduct the case of the plaintiff, in an action founded on this
letter. As soon as the first witness had given his testimony,
the result was so very unfavourable to tlie plaintiff, that the
Judge suggested the propriety of Mr. Burridge yielding to Mr,
Williams's discretion. No more of the witnesses were called,
and the plaintiff' was noetsuited. ;.Mr. Burridge took it into
his head that Mr. Williams was to blame, and so deeply did
he resent what he conceived to be the negligence of that gen.-
denten, that he wrote scurrilous letters concerning him .to se-
Neral barristers on circuit, and. even to the Learned Judges.—
Of these letters Mr. Williams took not the least notice, and
the spirit of resentment seemed to have subsided in Mr. Bur-
ridge's heart for a long interval, until about twelve months ago
he received a most abusive letter, which he treated with the
usual contempt. Mr.. Williams heard no more of him until he
rushed upon him in the street Of Winch eater, on Thursday after-
noon. The Learned Gentleman was returning from Court,
and was about stepping into his lodgings, in company with a
brother barrister, when Burridge darted from an obscure alley,
and struck Mr. Williams a violent blow on the left, cheek.—
The shock was so great as to fordo the two gentlemen into the
middle of the street. Mr. Williams, on recovering from hie
surprise, turned round to see the person from whom this extra-
ordinary attack proceeded, and instantly recognized Burridge.
A great number of persons had witnessed the assault, and were
so struck with the conduct of this person that. they laid hold of
Mai, and would have inflicted- inatant vengeance on him, had it
net been that Mr. Williams" Intreated them not to ill-use
him—" I see it is Burridge pray do not hurt him, he is not
in his right mind." Burridge was, however, secured, and lodged
in the city bridewell, where lie remained all night.
The Quarter Sessions for the city of Winchester being holden
on Friday (next morning), Jr. 3 C. F. Williams appeared in
-Court, for the purpose of prosecuting John Poble 13urridge,
attorney.
The Court was crowded to excess, and most of the western
circuit were present.
The Mayor, Recorder, and Aidennen'sat on the bench. The
Recordership of Winchester is at present filled by Mr. Philip
Williams, a Member of the liar.
Im'ch
4:pi cittantieedn't awas ndtwhaesn arleloadw,edantdo Ilhiart.-eialusrreaktigewitwhains
cathleledbaorn.
Mr. Burridge, on being brought up to Court, appeared very
Burridge--Amto
lead.
I to be tried new ?
RECOADER—Vou are in the profession, and ought to know
that you have the option of traversing it to the next session.
Mr. Burridge then pleaded " not guilty," but said, " Though
I am unpraa,ared to take my trial at the present sessions, I
think I am at liberty to mention some circumstances expla-
natory of the motives which induced mo to do what I have
done. I wish now to state that.my feelings of revenge are satis-
fied, and I harbour no hostility towards Mr. Williams."
RECORDER—This language is highly unbecoming. The
word " revenge" is very improper to be addressed to the Court.
As you have the option of postponing your trial until next Ses-
sions, the only thing that remains for us to do is to order you
to find bail for yOur appearance at the Sessions.
Mr. C. F. Williams said that he was far from wishing to act
harshly towards the defendant, as he certainly entertained no
feeling towards him Out that of compassion and forgiveness.—
nut it was obvious to the Court that, in the interval, whilst
Mr.. Burridge was at large, he (Mr. Williams) was in con-
siderable personal danger. It became him, therefore, to take
those steps for his security which the law left open to him, and
he hoped the Court would allow him to exhibit articles of the
peace against Mr. Burridge.
The articles of the peace were then read. They stet forth that
the deponent, C. F. Williams, Esq., barrister-at-law, had at
various times received certain abusive and threatening letters,
and that on Thursday last he had, without provocation, rushed
upon him in the street, and struck him a violent blow on the
cheek ; that he was in apprehension, from this circumstance,
as well .as from the repeated declarations in his letters, that the
defendant intended him some grievous bodily harm.
Mr. Williams was then sworn to the contents of the articles
.of the peace.
The Rxconnza then stated to Mr. Burridge, that it was ne-
cessary for him to procure bail, not only to answer for the assault,
the :int,
but to keep
.the peace towards Mr. Williams.
Burridge said he was perfectly unprepared to do so. Ile
had no answer to make at nreaent. begiled, however, to be
i.alliationofillitinsiciucndanu.ocnt.
tkettilitt,o;
buut maket
car: explanation
tartoi
tc:irn in
circumstances
.11e was ready to admit that he was not justified in eorntnitting
of his fault.
The defendant had previously tendered a letter, exculpatory
of his conduct, which was received by the clerk, but not allow:
ed to be read.

The IlEcQiirmit —At present we arc not in a situation to
hear any statement from you. if you persist in your traverse to
the indictment, you will have the opportunity of making every
necessary representation to the Court and Jury that shall try
you. We can now hear nothing from you, unless you have
something to urge that may induce Mr. Williams to with-
draw this application Our course is marked out. The Learn-
ed Gentleman has, in the ordinary way, exhibited articles of
the peace against you, and you are bound to provide sureties
and enter into your own recognizance. The sureties required
ure two in 100/. each, and yourself in 2001. If you are unpre-
pared to give those securities now, you can do so at any rime.
The Mayor will take them at a short notice, but until they are
provided you must stand committed. The jailer shall be
directed to procure you every comfortable accommodation.
Several gentlemen who were acquainted with the defendant
and thinking they possessed influence over him, besought him
not to render any further proceedings necessary ; that it was in
his power to end the affair amicably ; that he had dono wrong,
and could only repair his error anti serve himself by appealing
to the tenderness of the Court and the prosecutor.
At length Alr. Minchin (the Attorney, who had been in con-
sultation with the defendant) intimated to the Court that Al r.
Burridge had become sensible of his misconduct, and was
anxious to do every thing in his power to obtain the forgiveness
of the prosecutor. He was now ready to withdraw his plea of
" not guilty," and plead " guilty" to the indictment.
The ItEconDr it said it would be necessary for Mr. Bur-
ridge, at all events, to provide bail.
Mr. Burridge rerresentell the difficulties he laboured under
in being obliged to procure the necessary sureties.
Mr. C. F. Williams said, that he was exturtiely happy' at
finding that the defendant had seen the impropriety of his con-
duct.
'" As I am," sad he, "perfectly unconscious of having
ever merited the slightest unkind feeling from Mr. Burridge, '
but, on the contrary, being convinced that I acted on the best
judgment I could form, entirely for his interest, I think he
must o sensible how unjustly he has dealt
the situation in which he is placed, and
how ar
for
"him to procure sureties. I aimthere-
twdifficultdas T 17 1 t
it
rt be
feelperfectlyamy
befor
fore quite ready, with the permission of the Omit, to take Mr.
Burridge's own recognizance. lam sure that this is all that is ne-
cessary • and lam happy feeling that I shall not derive a
greater degree of: security in future from the pledged responsi-
bility of two persons on behalf Of Mr. Burridge than 1 shall
from that gentleman's own impression of the injustice he has
done me.

Mr. Burridge bowed with great apparent thankfulness. He
desired that his plea of ‘*.guilty""iniAt be recortted, and, on
tered into his own recognizance for .200/. to keep the peace for
two years.

Several gentlemen *cm itjs tti 'ltlr.lVilliams and compli.
merited him upon the generous forbearance which he had
manifested.

Mr. Burritige, the mom ent he was discharged, went to M r.
liams'slodgin.gs, but not findhig that gen &man at home, he left a
letter expressing the deepest contrition for his conduct, and his
gratitude fcr the generosity with which his unprovoked beha-
viour had beeri passed by.
The attack had excited a great sensation in the town. As
soon as the report was circulated, most of the members of the
bar, and particularly the senior ones, waited on .51r. Williams.
The Learned tlentleman's face is considerably swollen, but he
has sustained no other inconvenience from this attack.

On Friday last the foundation stone was laid
of a National School, intended for the education
of 9.50 children belonging, to the district of St.
George, in the parish of Cilmberwell. The
Rev. JOHN VANE, A: M., the IVliniSter of the
New Church, attended by the Committee, pro-
ceeded from the Committee-room to the ground,
where the Reverend Gentleman performed the
ceremony of laying the stone, and delivered an
appropriate address and prayer o►► the occasion ;
after which, the beautiful bells of the church
rang a merry peal.