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THE SUN.

SOLEM QUIS DICEILE PILSII3I AUDEAT

LONDON,
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 21, 1824.

We received this morning Hamburg!' Papers to
the 15th instant. They contain an article from
St. Petersburgh of the Ist instant ; but the parti-
culars it communicates respecting the disasters
occasioned at Cronstadt by the late storm and
flood have been already before our Readers. The
subscription for the relief of the sufferers has re-
ceived many munificent contributions. On the
28th November the Neva was, for the first time
this winter, covered with thick ice : the thermo-
meter (Reaumur) being then 10° below the freez-
ing point. It is said that Prince DOLGORUCKY,
the Emperor's Aid-de-Camp has arrived at St. Pe-
tersburgh from Vienna ; the Privy Councillor
Count LAVALLE from Paris ; and M. de RIREAU•
PIERRE, the newly-appointed Ambassador to the
Porte, from his estates in the interior.

Dutch Papers to the 19th instant also arrived
this morning. An article from Brussels states,
that the King of the NETHERLANDS is still con•
fined to his Chamber by the wound in the leg
which his MAJESTY received in 1793, but in
other respects his MAJESTY enjoys good health,

and is able to transact business with his Minis.
tars. From Haarlem we learn, that the attempt
to convey the Bellona frigate through the great
canal of North Rolland is likely to succeed.
Only four horses have beek‘employed to draw
her along, and on the 17th nethis month she was
expected to be tit the Nieuw*a)rieep.

EXCHANGES.
AMSTERDAM, DEC. 17.—London, 39. 7. ; 2 months, 39.6.
HAMBURGII, DEC. 11—London, 36. 3. ; 2 Us., 36.
PET Eitsuumau, Nov. 30.—London, 9. 13-114
LEIPSIG, DEC. 10.—London, three months, IL 12i.

From the German Papers which arrived this
morning, we extract the Grand Seignior's Firman
prohibiting the Bible in the Turkish Empire :
ALEPPO, AUG. 12.—The Sultan has issued the
following Firman
" Know that I have learned that books, such as the Bible,
the Psalter, the Gospels, and the Epistle of the Apostles, have
been printed in Europe to the number of l or 3000 copies
of
each, together with a Treatise in the Persian language, and
that 2 or 300 copies of each kind, with four or five o;
the Persian Treatise, - have come to my capital. NOV
as it is my duty entirely to prevent the arrival
things in the empire under my Government, you have
to order these books back to Europe ; and if such shall
in future arrive at the Custom-house, to make a strict ex•
amination and to take care that none of these books be sold in
my capital. You will also see that no Musselmen obtain such
b molts, and if time should be any copies of them that theyand be
taken away and thrown into the fire to be consumed by it,
a'move all things let none of them be sold or bought in any
nmtry belonging to my Empire."
This firman was sent also to the Cadi of this
city, who thereupon called together the chiefs of
the several Christian communities, and command-
ed them to enjoin such of their brethren as had
any of these prohibited books in their possession,
to deliver them up, threatening to hang all those
who should be found to have retained the books.
It is affirmed, however, that yesterday evening
not a single copy had been delivered up. MI
those persons who speak on the subject,
the Ro-
man Catholics as well as the other Christians, be-
lieve that this firman has been issued at the in°
stance of the Roman Catholic Clergy

There is not the slightest truth in the report
that Mr. CANNING has resigned the post ►r
he has filled for the last two years with so touch
credit to himself a►;d so much advantage to the

MISS FOOTE AND MR. HAYNES.

COURT. OF KING'S BENCH—(Tais DAY•)

The crowd and pressure this day to be present
at the trial of MISS FOOTE V. HAYNES, exceeded
any thing we ever remember ; the doors of the
Sessions House were surrounded by hundreds of
persons as early as eight o'clock.
BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE.
FOOTE v. HAYNES.

Mr. PLATT opened the pleadings, which stated that the
defendant had promised to marry the plaintiff, and in conse-
quence of the breach of that promise the plaintiff sustained da-
mage to the amount of 7,0001.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the action was to recover
damages for breach of promise of marriage. The defendant
was a man of fortune, 23 years of age. His residence was
Boldero Park, and his town residence was Long's Hotel. The
Plaintiff, Miss Foote, was the daughter of an Officer ; every one
knew her as an actress; she was a lady of the greatest fascination
and talent. When he came to lay before them the cir-
cumstances of the case, and the treatment she had suffeered he
was quite sure the Jury would feel with him it was a case for
exemplary damages. It was no small part of the misfortune
of this lady, that she was compelled to seek a reparation, and
thereby expose all the errors of her life. Notwithstanding those
errors, however, the Jury under all the circumstances would
consider her an object not of censure, but pity. The father of
the plaintiff, Mr. Foote, was originally the proprietor of the
Plymouth Theatre. Her talent was there noticed, and she was
recommended to Mr. Fawcett of Covcnt.Garden : she appeared
in the Child of Nature, and she played with so much talent
and feeling, that an engagement was entered into for three
years with the Proprietors. She did not disappoint the
public. She then went to Cheltenham Theatre, and was
noticed by the first persons. It was there stated to her
that a gentleman of great fortune Colonel Berkeley, son of the
late Earl Berkeley, and who was no bad actor himself, was de-
sirous of forming a union with. her. It was represented that lie
had no motive. but the kindest attachment. That led to her ruin.
Be avowed the strongest passion for her and offered mar-
riage. He told her at the time, that he was making appli-
cation for a Peerage, and could not marry forthwith. After
her first appearance at Cheltenham, she gave up herself to
his honour, and remained with him five years. She loved him
sincerely, she received no support from him during the five
years, arid the whole of the presents she received did not amount
to 100/. She resided in Keppel-street, and was never out of
the house without the consent of Col. Berkeley. She resided
occasionally at Berkeley Castle. In 1821 Miss Foote had a
child by Col, Berkeley; he wished her to keep the matter se-
cret, and three months after her confinement at a distant
Part of the country, she returned to the Stage. Five
Years had then elapsed, and she found that she was
bringing into the world a miserable offspring without
a legitimate father. She found that Colonel Berkeley
did not keep his word with respect to marriage, and in
June, 1823, she put an end to her connection with Colonel
Berkeley. He would not justify her errors, hut was it remarkable
that a young woman of 17 should fall a victim to the arts of a
man of the world ? In the spring of 1824, Mr. Haynes first
saw Miss Foote at Covent Garden Theate. The benefit of
bliss Foote was advertised, this gave him an opportunity of
Seeing her personally. He called at her house in Keppel.street,
and expressed his admiration to her father of her talents. Mr.
Haynes at that time had a country house in Staffordshire, to
which lie invited her, she went there, and Mr. Haynes on that
occasion proposed marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Foote stated dint
their daughter was under an engagement with Col. Berkeley,
but Mrs. Foote at the same time intimated that if the engage-
ment with Colonel Berkeley was not completed, she should
have no objection to Mr. Haynes' proposal. Mr. Haynes had
no objection to that arrangement. The time passed away„ and
on the 28th of June, after all communication with Colonel
Berkeley for marriage had failed, Mrs. Foote wrote to 111 r.
Haynes, and told him that Miss Foote was disengaged. Mr.
Haynes then professed the warmest passion ; again wished
to be married, and obtained from Miss Foote a promise of
marriage. He attended her to the Opera. Miss Foote felt at
• that time, what every female must feel under a sense of deli-
cacy, that all the circumstances of her connexion with Colonel
Berkeley should he explained. Had she not done so, she must
have been wretched indeed. It was a ',Maul communication.
The occasion did not occur at the moment, and she de-
layed it until the return of Mr. Haynes to town. Un-
fortunate indeed it was that the delay occurred. Every
thing done between her and Mr. Haynes was known to
Colonel Berkeley. What right had he to interpose? He
had seduced the lady, and refused to keep his promise of
marriage. On the night the parties went to the Opera, Col.
Berkeley sent to the box of 111 r. Haynes and requested to see
him. He said he requested some explanation, and would meet
him next day. Colonel Berkeley met Mr. Haynes, and a
friendly communication took place. Every thing relating to
his connection with Miss Foote was communicated ; he ridi-
culed the idea of Mr. Ilaynes's marriage with Miss Foote, and
invited him to sign a paper, which Mr. Haynes would not.
Mr. Haynes, however, said he would not marry Miss Foote ;
and Colonel Berkeley said, in a style of derision—" Well, I
suppose I must go to Keppel-street, and console Miss Foote
for her disappointment." Mr. Haynes soon after wrote a
short note, declining farther communication with Miss Foote.
The circumstance of having had two children might then be
-sufficient to justify Mr. Haynes. Miss Foote was desirous or
Standing well in his opinion, but had no wish to confine bins to
his promise: she released him, but requested an interview:
she met him at an inn at Marlborough. Colonel Berkely got
intimation of the meeting, and requested Lord Wm. Lennox to
drive down and prevent it. Lord W. Lennox slid not arrive
in time. bliss Foote explained her conduct to Col. Berkeley.
Mr. Haynes was satisfied, and some time after sent a letter re-
questing tube again received as a lover. Col. Berkeley then
requested to have the care of her children, which was acceedeci
t 0... Mr. Haynes, when that was done, went to the house in
rieppel-street and renewed the proposals of marriage. Mr.
Haynes was not a child. He did all this with a knowledge of
the affair. Mr. Haynes wrote a letter to Miss Foote in substance ;
The date Bth June, 1824 :
"MY DEAREST MARIA--I perfectly agree with you that
your friends should be satisfied of my Intentions; you have
never doubted them--the world should not.
" Your's affectionately,
" T. HAYNES."

Mr. Haynes, after that letter, returned W his country seat,
and many letters passed between them. His birth-day was on
the 4th September, and it was determined his marriage should
take place on the 6th ; he went to the races, and on his return
made arrangements with respect to property. The sum of
forty thousand pounds, which he had in the Funds, was
to be settled on Miss Foote. This was a suggestion made
by Mr. Haynes himself to Mr. Robins, his adviser. The
draft of the deed of settlement was agreed to, but on the ful-
l:Ming morning a gentleman called on Miss Foote, in Keppel.
Street, and delivered a communication that Mr. Haynes would
see Miss Foote no more. Miss Foote was astonished, and
Wrote a note to him, urging him to come to her house
and explain his extraordinary conduct. He came, and stated
that his friends had locked him in a room the preceding
evening. They had made him intoxicated, and done all they
could to prevent his marriage. He had escaped from them, and
. Was still determined to execute the deed, and be married. The
next evening was fixed for the marriage. Mr. Haynes did not
come; all was anxiety. Miss Foot sent a letter to Mr. Haynes
at Long's Hotel ; the man was detained a long time, and sent
back with a note that Mr. Haynes hail left town for the coun-
' ttY. Six days after Miss Foote addressed a letter to Mr.
Haynes;--
` My dearest Haynes—For six long days and nights
have I been under the expectation that you would redeem
Four promise. lam thrown into a state of illness, but
urn a knowledge of your honour I am convined you have
been actuated by selfish advisers. Gracious God, can you
listen to such advisers. Remember my dearest Haynes,
You desired an account to he inserted in the Papers of our
nuptials. Remember the words you uttered, and which
I
never shall forget. " May God strike me dead, you said,
when 1 consent to separate front you.
" Yours, ever attached, MARIA."
_ _

Mr. Haynes, in his answer, stated, that by hia own consen
he never could have been separated : the world was powerful,
and must be regarded. Why did their unlucky stars throw
Mein in the way of each other.
Here the A T T °UWE Y-GENERAL observed, that the unlucky
*tau of Mr. Haynes were not to be blamed. There was no
excuse for his conduct, Mr. Haynes again came to London,
.1_4411 fixed the 211th of September for the marriage. The Mon.
ral preceding Mr. Haynes went to Doctors' Commons and
unnght the licence. Ile gave it the same day to Miss Foote.
On the following morning a gentleman of the name of Man.
niltlg called with a letter to Mr. Foote
Dear Foote—l have been so unhappy that I cannot see
You ; I had sent my friend Manning to acquaint you that the

itiorld is 'still in imperious that I am compelled again to break
oil' my engagement."
Miss Foote wrote this letter:—
C 6 Your conduct is inconsistent and cruel"—a.
The ATTORNEY.GENERAL, however, wished before the
above, to read this letter
"My DEAREST MARTA—We know each other well; and
ypu have always guarded my honour. . I want an interview any
where but in Keppel-street."
That letter led to this :

" Your conduct is as inconsistent as•cruel •and unjust.—
Good God, is this your' mode of proving love and attach-
ment ? You buy the licence and then make another
excuse as frivolous as insulting, can you ask an inter-
view with me from my friends and family. I did ,not know at
first whether I ought to answer that letter. I will see you in
the presence of my friends on Saturday."
Mr. Hayne then wrote, accusing her of hatred towards him,
and liming asserted that he had never injured her, says For
ever ! and ever, farewell I
This broke off all further communication. The matter got
into the newspapers; and Mr. Haynes wrote on the subject. The
following paragraph was inserted by direction of Mr. Haynes. H e
stated that when he made the proposal to Miss Foote he was
not aware that she had ever been under the •protection of Col.
Berkeley. Her'father and mother having represented her as a
paragon of virtue, he should never have suspected her had he
not received a communication from Colonel Berkeley.
On the 6th September the marriage was to take place. He
left Miss Foot on the 4th, and on the Saturday before he was
to execnte the deed of settlement, Mr. Haynes sent to retain
Mr. Scarlett as Counsel, in case Miss Foote should bring an
action.

Mr. Foote, the father of the plaintiff, had been in the army,
and 1,150/. had been advanced to promote him again in the army.
Tne money was advanced by Mr. Haynes without the know.
of Miss I note. It was lodged in the Bank, and when the
match was broken off Mr. Foote, very improperly ',he ad-
mitted, directed the money to be retained by his At-
torney, to await the issue of this action. Miss Foote
had received from Mr. Haynes about 1001. in presents, but she
had sustained loss to a much larger amount. She had given
up her engagement—she sold her wardrobe—and incurred
expences in buying dresses for the marriage. Still Miss
Foote required datnages only for the breach committed by
Mr. Haynes. Had . She been asked to give up his alliance
and affection for 10,0001. would she have accepted it ?—ND,
she would not.

Mrs. Maria Foote examined by Mr. GURNEY.—I am
the mother of the plaintiff: She had resided for many years in
Keppel-street. I first saw Mr. Haynes in June, 1823 ; he
called to take boxes for her benefit. Previous to that my
daughter had no acquaintance with him. In July she left
town with her daughter, and returned in October. Be-
' fore January, in the present year, her daughter had
seen Mr. Haynes about seven times. In January he
called upon her. He stated that he was desirous of paying
his addresses to her daughter, and witness informed him sh-
was engaged to Colonel Berkeley. He then replied he did
not think Colonel Berkeley would ever marry, and 801
had hopes for himself. She said they had formed an
engagement of a solemn nature which could not be broken.
—ln November 1823, her daughter had come to a deter-
mination that unless she was married in the course
of the summer she would consider her engagement with
Colonel Berkeley at an, end. He asked whether he might be
allowed, in case Colonel Berkeley did not marry, to make his
addresses ? He had not then seen her daughter. Next day a
letter was received from Mr. Haynes, dated Jan. 19, 1824.
" I wish you to understand I approve of the place proposed
by Mr. Foote."
Another letter, Feb. 24, 1824, addressed to Mrs. Foote, stated
that he expected she would. procure. for him a lock of her lovely
daughter's hair. The witness sent an answer, stating she
could not possibly accede to his request. All communication
between her daughter and Colonel Berkeley ceased in June. On
the 28th June Mr. Haynes came to her house in Keppel-street.
He called in the morning and in her presence made a proposal
to mercy her daughter. She had not communicated that all
connexion had been broken off with Colonel Berkeley. Her
daughter said she accepted the proposal. Several letters passed
between them, which were produced, the writing was proved to
be Miss Foote's, and some from Mr. Haynes.
The letters were read, addressed to Mr. Foote:—
" My DEAR FOOTE—My horse has slipped and thrown.
me; I shall not be able to wear a boot. In a month the long.
wished-for period lam to wait will soon elapse. Oh, that I
could have one evening's chat with your circle.
" 7th May, 1824.
" To Mr. Foote."
His motive for writing was to inform him that Colonel Berke-
ley was coming to town. His hope was that Colonel Berkeley
might not throw cold water on Miss Foote's plans.
In another letter addressed to Mr. Foote, he says—Fortune
begins to smile on me, 1 cannot see why I am kept in suspence.
The witness was re-examined, and' her examination had not
closed when our paper was sent so press.
The trial excites the utmost Interest. His Lortiship*s bench
was filled with persons of rank, among whom we noticed the
Earl of Sefton, Lord Longtbrd, Lord Montague, Colonel Far.
guson, &c. &c.
A posse of the Bow-street Officers are stationed in the ave-
nues of the Court, which is crowded to excess.