The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-11 00:00:00

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[-EXAMINATION OF MRS. BROOKS TINS DAY.

Mrs. Brook., the actress, whose ease has excited so much
interest, attended at this office this morning, accompanied by
several of her friends andd-a host of actors, among whom we
noticed Mr. Munden, who came to speak in her behalf.
Mr. Lawrence attended, and swore positively that Mrs.
Brooks was not the individual who pledged the articles, but
by a person answering her description in every respect.
Mr. MiNsitum, said, he was really shocked at the charge
made against a lady who had hitherto supported an un-
spotted reputation in society ; and were it not for the contra-
diction of the second shopman it would hare been bound to
hare her in prison until that time.
Sir H. Bin NIE said he had known Mrs. Brooks upwards of
20 years, and could not suspect her.

Mr. Munden said he had known her upwards of 40 years,and
her character was exceedingly good, but her appearance of late
inucli altered.

Witnesses were present to prove an alibi, if necessary, but the
Magistrates thought it superfluous, and she was DISCHARGED.
The shopman apologized, at which Mrs. Brooks appeared
♦ery much affected, and several persons shed tears.

MAsouEnAnE.—The concluding entertainment
for the season of this species, took place last
night at the Argyll Rooms. The place, with its
variety of apartments, is peculiarly adapted for
the purpose. There was a large assemblage of
motley visitors, among whom there were several
characters that were kept up with spirit. The
supper was abundant, and WRIGHT had provided
a due proportion of good wines, to which the
company did ample justice to a late hour.

DescAwrcs. —This celebrated Philosopher, in
order to demonstrate his favourite theory, that
brutes have no soul, but are mere machines, of
a complex nature, and set in motion only by the
action of external objects, had constructed a
very ingenious autemator. Ilaving sent it by
sea, the Captain of the vessel had the curiosity
to open the box in which it was placed. When
no less amazed than alarmed to see it move as if
it were alive, lie immediately threw it into the
sea, imagining that it was the evil one.
Mn. HARRIS.--A Subscriptio'n has been opened
for the Widow and Children of the unfortunate
Aeronaut, which every friend to humanity must
hoL)e will prove successful.
UOU LIT OF KING'S BENCll.—Yesterday a Spe-
cial Jury were called on an indictment for per-
jury, THE KING V. POW ELL, a Wool Merchant,
at Dristol, on a charge for swearing falsely to the
truth of fictitious statements respecting the pur-
chase of Spanish wools. After a long trial the
Jury found the defendant Guilty. The defen-
dant is in advanced life, and has always borne a
very respectable character.
We understand that Lord NAPIER is the candi-
date likely to be elected a representative Peer in the room of
the Marquis of LoTHIAN", deceased.—( Edinburgh Observer. )
Died lately in East lteech, Taunton, Mr. JOAN
TAYLOR, in his 109th year. lie was a butcher ; and regular-
ly attended the markets of Taunton, Wellington, and Wivelis-
combe, upwards of 60 years. He has left two sons, the eldest
of whom is 87, and the youngest 64.
So great was the supply of mackerel yesterday
morning, that fine fresh fish were sold at sixteen shillings a
hundred at Billingsgate, and retailed in the East part of the
metropolis at three half-pence each.
DESTRUCTIVE FlRE.—This morning, about four
o'clock, the extensive warehouse, formerly in the possession of
Mr. Bennett, tobacconist, in WOlstenholme-square, and since
occupied by Messrs. Highfield and Birch, was discovered to
course
on fire. A sufficient supply of water was obtained in the cnuof 20 minutes after the fire was discovered, but it had,enwoere unfortu-
nately, gained too great an ascendency, and before seven
the whole fabric was in ruins. Great apprehensi
partly full of
en-
tertained for an adjoining warehouse,
which was
P f the fire-
brimstone and oil ; but was, through the exertions.o
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COURT OF KING'S BENCII.—(Tuis DAY.)