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London, England, 1823-06-25 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, JUNE W.

LORD BUCKLEY Iv. WELYORD.
This was an action of ejectment, brought to recover posses.
sign of some land situated at Chelsea, an forming part of the
Ranelagh property. The plaintiff claimed as heir-at-law of
the person last possessed, and the defendant, who was the
widow of the late Cieneral Welford, in opposition to this claim,
produced a will, by which' the property was left to .her. In
answer to this case of title, the plaintiffgave in evidence a fine,
by which the will was rendered void, there having been no
republication of it since the fine was levied.
The Jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff; but a 'question .as
to the quantity of land intended to be passed by the fine, was
reserved for the Court.

IIION COURT OF ADMIRALTY, JUNE 24.
THE MARY ANN.
The KING'a ADVOCATE Stated, that this was a case of Sal-
vage. On the 24th _December last, the Mary Ann was ob-
served at sea by the Antb;a vessel in his Majesty's service, in
great distress. The Mnry'Ann, which was a West India ship,
of nearly 400 tons burthen, -was endearottring to get into a port
in Ireland, when in the greatest peril, the crew of the A.rab
went on board; and rendered her considerableussistance. The
value of the Mary Ann was estimated at 10,0001. ; and when
all, the circumstances should be stated; he had no doubt his
Lordship would consider they were entitled to Salvage.
Dr. JENNEn did not deny that great service was rendered.
It had been thought proper to employ the Trinity Masters,l
. who, by their nautical skill, might ascertain what the Salvors
Were entitled to.
Dr. Lusifir7GTON read several affidavits, by which it ap-
peared at the nine the Captain of the Arab sent some of his,
men, who, at the risk of their lives, boarded the Mary Ann,
her head and bulwarks were partly carried sway, and the sails
were split to ribbands; and it was the opinion of the depon-
ents, that had not the men gone on board, the Mary Ann must
have been lost.
Other affidavits were read from the crew of the Mary Ann,
stating, that a heavy sea struck her larboard bow, carrying away
part of her head and. bulwarks. The ship was then straining
much against the wind, which split her main sail and top sail.
Up to the 29th, the wind continued unabated, pumps constantly'
employed, frequently pumping up molasses. The leaf: in.
Creased, the wind changed Into a perfect hurricane ; and the
Mate said, had not the assistance come front the Arab, they
must have foundered.
On the other side affidavits were put in, denying that the
Mary Ann was in clanger of foundering, or that the pumps
were chocked, being perfectly clean.
After hearing the Kr sties ADVOCATE for the salvors, Dr.
.TENNER and Dr. BAGGER. on the other side, and Dr. Loin-
MOTOR in reply,
Lord SI'OIVUL. observed, that his Majesty's ships had 'a
right to demand salvage as well as merchantmen. His Lord-
ship considered an encouragement hi such cases was required,
and, upon consultingwith the Trinity Masters, he was of opi-
nion that one-tenth part of the vessel and cargo was a proper
remuneration, which his Lordship accordingly ordered, with
Costs.

We have been told that Madame CATALNNI
will sing at the Birmingham ensuing Musical Fes-
tivzkl, and also dint she has applied for an en-
gagement at the York Festival, to be holden in
September.—(Shejfidd Mercurv.)

TILE LATE lIOItRiBLE OCCURR&CE.,

ADJOURNED INQUEST ON THE BODIES OF
T. H. GRIFFITHS, ESQ. AND HIS SON.
Yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock, the Coroner's Jury re-
assembled at the Green Man, Maddox-street, Hanover-square,
to receive further evidence relative to the unfortunate deaths o
the above individuals.
Geo. Pinhorne, of Grange-street, Red Lion.aquare, chemist,
said, that he had been acquainted with Mr. Griffith, jun. for
the last three or four years. To his knowledge the deceased
had been labouring under complicated diseases, and had been
placed under the attention of several medical men, and mercu-
rial medicines had been so frequently administered, which no
doubt produced that nervous irritation under which he laboured.
About two or three months ago, he called on witness, saying
he had just arrived from Southampton, and that he had escap-
.ed the jaws of death, but he had been restored; but still he
was exceedingly nervous. About a week or a- fortnight after
that he sent for witness, who went to his lodgings in.Queen-
square, and he requested to know what he should take to relieve
his head, and he described his head to have shooting pains; and
the brain appeared to be pressing on the forehead ; witness
felt the temporal artery, anti there was great pulsation, which
proved that the nerves of the brain were much affected, and
witness advised him (as he had been relieved by it before) to
apply leeches to the temples ; witness accordingly administer-
ed four leeches, but it appeared to have no effect ; while he
was applying the leeches they conversed on various subjects,
but he was far from being cool or collected. Last Thursday
was the last time he saw him ; the deceased sent witness a let-
ter, which was written in so very unintelligible a manner that
he was obliged to return the letter; he had applied to witness
for spirits of wine and laudanum to bathe or relieve his head ;
never heard him speak about private circumstances, or relative
to his father.
Mr. Charles Kelson, surgeon, of Berners-street, being sworn,-
. said that he was acquainted with the deceased, Mr. Abel Grif-
fiths. He had seen him on several occasions, when he was in
a most sensitive and nervous state, almost bordering on in-
'sanity. Latterly his spirits became very low, unusually de-
pressed, and even as far back as two years ago he traced many
instances of an affected mind.
Since you have known the deceased, did he ever mention
any thing of his father, or want of money ?-1-le believed some
pecuniary matter weighed 'on his mind lately, but was not
aware of its.nature.
Mr. Samuel Woodward, surgeon, being sworn, said that he
had known- the deceased for the last two or three months.--
He had consulted with the deceased twice ; lie was at times
very absent and dejected, which he thought arose from indispo-
sition. He saw him on Sunday last, when he complained of
rhumatism and scrofula, which being an old standing complaint,
might affect the brain. Witness was of opinion that fie was
affected with the above complaint, but did not prescribe. The
deceased resided at 30; Queen-square, when he attended him.
Corbet Woodward, of Furnival's Inn, solicitor, knew the de-
ceased, who lived at his (witness's) mother's house, 80, Queen-
square. He was labouring unde,r a severe malady in his head,
so much so at times as to be alniost distracted. He had been
recently bled with leeches, but had derived no benefit from it.
The deceased we's studying for the Bar. He
,complained of his
head. Never heard him speak of' his father ; he heard that he
was always home at night. Heard of no difference between
him and his father. He had no servant; the servants of the
house brushed his clothes andboots.

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Juryman
Are you aware that the deceased laboured under pecuniary
embarrassment ?—I am not.
Was Le regular in his payments ?—.l cannot speak positively. '
• Capt. Vincent, R.N. being sworn, said that he was acquain-
ted with the deceased, Mr. Abel Griffiths, for six months.—
He saw lain on. Saturday last; met him frequently ut party
where he used to dine occasionally: before dinner• was -con- _
eluded he would rise from his seat and place•his hands on his
head, as if in violent pain. He would then throw himself on
the sofa, and remain there. After he got up his eyes would be
inflamed. He was aware of his affliction, and generally avoided
wine, confining himself to water only. He met him in Hol-
born on Saturday last, *lien he complained of his head as,
usual.. Witness knew nothing about his private or Pecuniary
circumstances, nor did he ever mention, his father. ',Knew that
his father was living, and that his mother was also. Witness
remarked to his friend that he had no doubt it would be found
necessary to place Alr. 6. under restraint. Looked upon the
deceased Air. G. junior, as a most gentlemanly young mane
possessing the nicest feeling of honour, and one most likely to
be affected by trifling circumstances. The deceased was very
irritable, and on one occasion shed tears when he met him. He
had made an appointment to dine with witness on Monday, and
requested him to call early.
The Conoi‘En remarked that the evidence received tended
to prove the deceased's insanity. It appeared that he was a ,
most gentlemanly young► man, likely to be much affected in
.mind before he could commit such an act. He wished to know
whether the Gentlemen of the Jury were satisfied with what i
.t.
, they had heard ?
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probable they could speak more minutely
wuciwonduct, especially from Saturday to the period
to
g the act on Monday. It was probable too
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might have seen or heard something of the pistols.
The !onimEn requested the Jury to at until eight
o'clock. In the mean time the constable was ordered to pro-
cure further evidence, and to call at the house of Mrs. IVood-
ward, to bring forward the servants.
The Jury re-assembled at eight o'clock, and heard the evi-
denceu:
wiff.
found
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bullets,e
Mr. Wilson, an undertaker, on searching the younger de-
also a-duplicate for a coat pledged in the Strand.
raised the pistols were purchased.
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Several other witnesses were examined ; after which the room ..
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hours returned a verdict of ." Wilful Murder of Thomas
Griffiths in a cross road, .
The Coroner delivered his warrant to the beadle for the in-

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