The Sun.
London, England, 1812-05-18 00:00:00

BELLIAGgeIM.

As we were obliged, on account of the length of
the Trial, to deter the relation of any p7rtjculars, re-
speding the condit6t of this unhappy man we now
subjoin a few of the circumstances which [narked his
behaviour :

On Wednesday night he slept as soundly as if no
crime hung heavily upon his -heart, *and his con-
Science were wholly exonerated from a sense of
guilt. On the following morning he Pose at, seven
o'clock, obviously refreshed, and apparently unaffea-
ed by the unfortunate circumstances of his situation.
At half past eight he breakfasted, but ate sparingly.
The period between that and dinner he passed walk-
ing to and fro in his room in a thoughtful mood,
and occasionally reading in his Prayer-book.. At a
little after two he took dinner, which consisted of
minced veal and potatoes, with a pint of porter. He
ate moderately, but drank very little of the beer.—
Iti course of the day he was visited by Mr.
tinder-Sheriff SMITH, and several other Gentlemen,
none of whom he keew, thobgli he received them
ell without any appearance of displeasure or disgust.
During the Whole of this. day (Thursday) he appear-.
ed perfectly ttanqtel, placid, and resigned.
A little after six o'clock in the evening he took tea,
but ate nothing with it. He -then betook himself
to the task of preparing his defence. He wrote
Without intermission until about a quarter before
nine o'clock, when he was visited by Mr. NEW-
MAN., His paper having been already nearly ex-
hausted, he applied to Mr. Nresereee.for more, and
eves immediately accorienodatedwith it. •
Whilst Mr. Newman was still with him his
trunk was ordered to be rernevedeaecording to the
tteiform praCtice of the
,prison. The trunk was
accordingly locked (the prisoner keeping'the kcy),
and then removed without any objeetiop on his pan,
or indeed any observation, but tee expression ote a
eeish that his dressieg gown mieht be left with him.
The gown lay at the time on his bed, and the trunk
Was removed without, any delay,
About nine o'clock he had another pint of porter,
of which he drank but little, arid
,then returned to
the business of writing out his defence. He con-
tinued thus employed about twelve o'clock,
`when he requested one of the persons appointed to
sit up with him to, prepare his bed. This being
done, he got into bed at five minutes past twelve,
became instantly composed, arid slept soundly till
three on Friday morning. Upon awaking, he rose,
and applied himself instantly to set down eorne ob-
Servations which he considered essential to his de-
fence. He then retried tee bed at a quarter past
three, and slept till seven o'clock) when he rose for
the day. •
Though aware, that the awful business of his trial
"was to come on in the course of that morning, he
appeared neither -alarmed or apprehensive. For
Some time after he had risen, he continued cider and
composed. .A hair-dresser attended him at half-
past eight, to shave hire and dress his hair. Soon
after he had hiS breakfast, and could scarcely eat
any thing. About this time he 'began to be much
eteitated. He appeared to struggle hard to stifle his
;feelings, but ,could not- repress a flood of tears,
Which he endeavoured in vain to conceal weth his
pocket-hartelkerchief. Upen perceiving that his in-
voluntary emotions were noticed, he observed to
bis attendan.s, that his feelings were not, excited by
any sense of his own condition, but by considerations
for his family—that the act for which he was to,be
tried was a mere bagatelle, but that he was sorely
concerned for the sake of his wife andchildren. The
Violence of his agitation was such, that the little he
ate at breakfast was immediately got rid of, and he
econtinued seriously indisposed for above a quarter
of an hour. Whilst lie remained in this state he
requested to have an orange, and Mr. Smart, one of
the Turnkeys, brought him a couple, the effea of,
which apparently restored- him ; and lee was again
recovered and composed, wi-en Mr. Newman, aboiet
d quarter before ten, arrived to conduCt him te his
trial. He attended Mr. Newman with alacrity, and
expressed great satisfaction that his trial was to come
on, and his troubles have an end. _
His, exertions in his defence gfeatly exlieusted
itim. He was, consequently, very faint when he
Was brotigbt back to prison. On being removed from
the bar, his face was a little...flushed, and the only
indication of feeling was in an almost imperceptible
tonvuleive motion of the lip. • His hair, which is
Closely cropped, was perfealy moist, either from the
exertion of speaking in his cleferrceeOr from internal
.agitation which he strove to conceal, and which
thus broke through,his frame, Since his conviction,
lie had been confined Moue. of the condemned cells,
'When he arrived at the cell allotted 'for him; •he
looked around him with thegreatest composure, and
civilly requested the turnkey to furnish him with
• tea. He was then informed that nothing was
lowed by the sentenee but bread and water. There
was a pitcher of wetter ready in the cell, and bread
was immediately fetched him, of which he ate a
large quantity, drinking plentifully of the water at
intervals. He repeatedly said, in the course of the
evening', that he was perfeCtly happy, and his only
uneasiness arose from an anxiety to be out of cieist-
ence. He went to bed petfealy -composed, and
slept, soundly all night. .
On Saturday HMI nirg he was still composed, and
.even cheerful, but rather taciturn. He request-
ed to know if he could have some tea for breakfast,
instead of bread and water; which could not be
complied with.
During yesterday he continued perfealy tnenquil
arid composed, and frequently expressed a wish that
the hour of his execution was, come; that. he might
be relieved from all' his cares.
Dr. Ford, the Ordinary, of Newgate, made se-
' -verat visits to him in the course of the hit two days.
Ile appeared affeaed with his situation ; but ,per-
slated in defending the crime he had committed;
and was altogether insensible to those exhortations
which should induce him to propitiate the mercy of
the Almighty, by theonly atonement in his power—
an unreserved acknoeledgment of his guilt.
Numerous visitors of distinaion attended yester-
day morning at Newgate, expecting to see the pri-
soner at Chapel; and to hear the condemned Sermon
on-this occasion ; but he did not appear; the treat-
ment of murderers, after senteticeOf death has been
Passed upon them, as prescribed by a Statute, di-.
reds that the criminal cnnvicled shall be conveyed
t° a cell, and there be kept upon bread and water
until' execution, on the 'mot eing appointed for which
usually attends the Chapel.