The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-28 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 1846.

PLYMOUTH ROYAL WESTERN
YACHT CLUB REGATTA.
FIRST DAY.
PLYMOUTH., AUG. 27.—As usual, our regatta com-
menced yesterday (Wednesday), being Prince Albei
birthday, under the immediate patronage of her Most
Gracious Majesty and her Royal Consort, the Commo-
dore being the Right Hon. the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe,
and Captain Charles Bulkely Vice-Commodore.
Amongst the yachts were—The Petrel, Earl of
Ilchester ; Anaconda, Sir Charles Ibbetson ; Noran,
Sir H. B. Haughton ; Gulnare, Peroth, ;
Transit, Knight, Esq., Stormfinch, Colonel Brewers;
Fawn, Hon. Captain Hare ; Psyche, Tickell, Esq. ;
Viola, J. Tolekin, Esq. ; Grand Turk, T. Fox, Esq. ;
Petrel, W. Beamish, Esq. ; Dryad, W. Delafield, Esq. ;
Secret, J. W. Smith, Esq. ; Kate, R. Bell, Esq. ;
Dolphin, F. Perkins, Esq. ; Avenger, J. Saunderson,
Esq. ; Ganymede, J. H. W. P. S. Pigott, Esq. ; Frisk,
Hon. William H. Hare ; Brilliant, George Holland
Ackers, Mg. ; Osprey, G. S. Curtis Esq. ; Therese,
Richard Wake, Esq.; Hydra, Hockin, E:q. ; Rover,
Herbert Phillis, Esq. ; Caroline, J. Congreve, Esq. ;
Gipsy, R. Sherlock, Esq. ; Lily of Devon, W. Moore,
Esq. ; Adelaide, Sir Gore Booth, Bart. ; Menai, &c.
The course for the yachts was starting from buoys
moored off the committee's marquee, the vessels pro-
ceeding through the western channel of the Breakwater
round to a mark vessel, moored off Penlee Point,
thence to another mark vessel off the Mew Stone, leav-
ing both on the port hand, returning through the
eastern channel of the Breakwater, rounding the buoy
of the Cobbler, then round a boat (having a pilot jack
flying) moored opposite the Hoe, about 15 miles, the
vessels going twice or thrice round, according to regu-
lations.
I fAt a quarter-past eleven the preparatory gun was
fired, and the vessels took their stations for the follow-
ing prizes :—The Fancy Ball Plate, 50/. p.p. Time
race. For yachts from 45 to 80 tons, bons fide the
property of members of a Royal Yacht Club. Time, 15
seconds per ton.
Yachts. Tons. Rigged. Owners.
Gondola 77 Cutter T. Woodhouse, Esq.
Frisk 47 Cutter Frankland, Esq.
Victoria 57 Cutter Conner, Esq.
The start took place precisely at half-past eleven, the
wind at the time blowing easterly. The Victoria was
first off, followed by the Frisk, the Gondola last, the
vessels running for the western end of the Breakwater.
The Victoria sot her square sail, and tried by pressing
canvass, to keep the lead, but she was soon passed by
the Gondola, the Victoria and Frisk being abreast of
each other opposite:the Lighthouse, at the Breakwater,
and the vessels rounded the first Hag-boat at Penlee
Point ; the Gondola at eleven minutes past twelve ; Vic-
toria, thirteen minutes past twelve. The vessels then
commenced beating to windward for the east of the
Breakwater, the Frisk passing the Victoria, and the
three vessels sailing well to the Cobbler, and then round-
ing the mark boat under the Hoe as follows :
Yacht. H. ar. s. Yacht. H. M. S.
Gondolo
Victoria, 2h. 16m. ss.
The three commenced running for Penlee Point, and
the Gondola increased her lead, but in beating to wind-
ward outside the Breakwater, the Frisk gained on her,
and the Victoria lost considerably by steering to the
east. The yachts rounded the Cobbler buoy, and pro-
ceeded the second time to the winning boat, not being
able to sail round the third time, in consequence of the
lightness of the wind, they rounded in this order:—
Yachts. H. 31. s. Yacht. H. M. S.
Gondola
Victoria
A Piece of Plate, presented by the inhabitants of Ply-
mouth, for all pleasure vessels under 15 tons. Twice
round, about 30 miles.
Yachts. Tons. Owners.
Contest
Gipsy l2 .. R. Sherlock, Esq.
I la
Red Rover
The start took place at twelve o'clock, Red Rover
showing the way, Ida second, Contest third, and Gipsy
last, but the Contest quickly luffed her sails, went to
windward and rounded the other boats, by which she ob-
tained the lead, round the Penlee flag-post, closely
pressed by the Ida, the Rover and Gipsy being near to-
gether, but the Rover at the time shifting her topsails,
by which she lost much in bearing to the east of the
Breakwater, and the Gipsy changed places with the
Contest, leading the way, all proceeding well for the
rounding the first time, which they did in this manner .
Yachts. H. N. S. Yachts. H. M. S.
Gipsy 3 23 30 Ida. 3 29 45
Contest
The first three vessels again proceeded, sailing over
the course, but the Red Rover gave up. From the
rounding to Penlee Point it was running, which suited
the Contest, and she overhauled the Gipsy at the Break-
water, being two minutes in advance at the mark vessel
at Penlee Point, and the wind becoming lighter she still
improved her lead, but the Gipsy gained a little in beat-
ing, again losing on their coming under the shore to-
wards Mount Batten, running being resumed by the
yachts. They passed the Cobbler buoy and arrived at
the winning station in this order:—
Yacht H. at. s. Yacht H. 31. s.
I
Contest 6 35 55 lda

Gipsy
The timing of the yachts in the matches we have taken
from the Committee's books. Shortly after the above
match, Mr. Sherlock (of the Gipsy) entered a written
protest against the contest, stating he believed she was
not properly " fitted," which will be immediately decided
by the Committee.
On Tuesday evening the Royal Yacht Club dinner
took place at the Club House, Millbay, Captain Bulkeley,
Vice Commodore, acting as president, and J. W. Peard,
Esq., vice-president. The usual loyal toasts were drank,
and " Success to all the yacht clubs of England," with
nine times nine. The dinner was well attended, there
being present Sir H. Haughton, Bart., Major Courtney
Phillips, Major Fraser, Gerald De Courcy Hamilton,
Captain Croake, R.N., J. B. Glegg, Esq., Captain
Basden, R. Bell, Esq., &c.
The first night of the regatta (Wednesday) a very
excellent ball took place, at Elliott's Royal Hotel, under
the immediate patronage of the Commodore, Vice-Com-
modore, Committee, and members of the Club. It was
exceedingly well attended, and dancing was kept up with
much spirit until morning.

'FIE BERWICK BANK ROBBERY.—After Mrs. Thomp-
son had been placed under the surveillance of the matron of
the gaol, the directors of the bank determined to suspend
Mr. Thompson, the bank-agent, who on Monday night de-
livered up the keys of the office, and has since taken no part
in the bank business. The circumstances of the case, as far
as he is concerned, are considered open to suspicion. He has
been employed as the bank-agent at Berwick about four
years, and in connexion with the bank-agency he did busi-
ness as a general commission-agent. He is a native of Scot-
land, but has lived some time in Yorkshire, where his wife
belongs. His family consists of two children, his wife being
at present enciente. Mr. Thompson's connexion with the
bank up to the time of this transaction had been highly satis-
factory to his employers.
POLITENESS OF A WIDOW.—Mrs. presents her
kind compliments to Mr. —, and much regrets that she
cannot show the pictures to-day, as Major died yester-
day evening of apoplexy; which Mrs. -- the more re-
grets, as it will prevent her having the honour of seeing
Sir Walter Scott and Miss Edgeworth.—Lockhares Life of
Scott.

tEMOVAL OF THE COLONNADE FROM THE QUADRANT.

—Twenty-eight of the shop-keepers of the Quadrant have
presented a petition to Parliament praying permission to
cause the colonnade in front of the shops to be pulled down,
which they offer to do at their own expense, provided they
be allowed to sell the old materials. They give several rea-
sons in support of the petition. The numerous pillars and
the dark roof of the colonnade impede the light and give a
gloomy appearance to their shops, besides hiding them from
those who ride or drive along the carriage way. The shelter
afforded by the covering has had the effect of making the
Quadrant a rendezvous for idle and dissolute persons of both
sexes, who cause so much annoyance that extra constables
have for some years been employed to preserve order, and
who have earned for that part of Regent-street, a reputation
which deters many ladies from visiting the shops, and other
persons from taking lodgings over them. This inability to
let the upper parts of the houses has driven some of the pro-
prietors to admit persons who employ them as billiard and
gaming-housep, and such other purposes as tend very much
to depreciate the value of the premises. Although the colon-
nade is considered an ornament to this splendid thorough-
fare, the reasons urged by the petitioners appear to be suffi-
ciently strong to prove the expediency of removing it.
THE PAVILION AT BRIGHTON.—A deputation from
the committee appointed by the commissioners had an inter-
view last Monday with Lord Morpeth, in whose hands, as
First Commissioner of the Woods and Forests, the manage•
ment of this question is placed. The deputation were re-
ceived by his Lordship with the greatest courtesy, and
every disposition was manifested to meet, as far as possible,
the wishes of the inhabitants ; but the deputation left the,
Noble Lord with the impression that it is the full determina-
tion of the Government to carry out the design of selling the
palace.—Brighton Paper.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.—PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY.
—Now that the court-martial on Captain Gordon has ter-
minated, it is expected that orders for the America to refit
will be sent down. The Inconstant, in the Mediterranean,
has been in commission upwards of three years, and will pro-
bably be relieved by the America. The North Star is to go
to Chatham, unless telegraphic counter-orders arrive. The
Hound brig, destined for the coast of Africa, is on her pas-
sage from Sheerness to be paid, and receive her sailing orders.
The Admiralty have ordered the Lively lighter to be sent to
Guernsey, to lay down moorings for a sloop of war.
FIRE ON SAFFRON-HlLL.—Last evening, between
eight and nine o'clock, a fire that caused considerable alarm
broke out upon the premises in the occupation of Mr. Shaylor,
skin-dresser and furrier, No. 21, Little Saffron-hill, Clerken-
well. It commenced from some cause at present unknown,
in the drying-room. Before the fire was discovered it ob-
tained such a firm hold of the premises, that for some time
fears were entertained for the safety of the entire building.
Information of the outbreak was without delay sent to the
engine stations, and forthwith the parish and two brigade en-
gines attended. The inmates, neighbours, and police having
exerted themselves to the utmost, succeeded in getting the
flames extinguished, but not before a considerable quantity
of the stock was destroyed, and the building severely injured
by the fire and water. Mr. Shaylor was insured in the Phoe-
nix Fire-office for the contents, and the building, it was un-
derstood, is insured in the Sun-office.

SEWER ACCIDENT AND NARROW ESCAPE.—Yester-
day, just prior to the labourers returning from dinner, at one
o'clock, a large portion of the earth of a new sewer exca-
vating in Whitefriars-street, at the back of the Temple, fell
in. Happily there was no persons below at the time ; but
a bricklayer on a ladder had a very narrow escape. Work-
men were immediately employed in shoring up the earth to
prevent further danger, which was the more apprehended,
from the fact that a large portion of that which fell in be-
longed to the foundations of the houses of the Temple, the
street being very confined and narrow, and the road very
rotten and unsubstantial.

THE LATE ROBERT LowTnm.—George Thoburn,
William Douglas, and John Bell, the three persons in custody
at Newcastle. upon-Tyne on suspicion of being concerned in
the death of Robert Lowthin, whose body was found in the
river Tyne some time ago under very suspicious circum-
stances, were on Tuesday last committed for trial on the
charge of robbing the deceased. There was not sufficient
evidence obtained tolvarrant their committal for the capital
charge. The coroner's inquest terminated with a verdict of
"Found drowned."

TRIAL of the FRENCH REGICIDE.
COURT OF PEERS,
PARIS, TUESDAY.
(Continued from The Sun of yesterday.)
Francois Fontein, aged 43, manufacturer of articles of
polished steel, deposed that he had known the prisoner
for many years ; he always was speaking of his misfor-
tunes. Witness lent him I,IOOE, which were to be re-
turned on August 15.
Jacques Cereleron, aged 46, schoolmaster, residing at
Paris in the same house as the prisoner, deposed that he
for some time was upon good terms with Henri, but
afterwards quarrelled with him because he behaved
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for 25 or 26 ears, but was often a lung time without
seeing him. During the last twelve months he had
seen him frequently, and particularly since January
1 ; he was incessantly talking of his misfortunes and
the embarrassment of his affairs, asking witness
to accommodate him with his signature to bills,
which witness declined. He frequently declared
that he should be driven to blow out his brains. Wit•
ness deposed to Henri's seeking a wife, whether de-
formed or otherwise, who could bring him a fortune of
25,0001, and requested to refer to him (the witness) for
his character, in order to conceal his design from his
family. Henri never mentioned any other conception
than that of suicide, and never talked upon politics, but
appeared to entertain the best feeling towards the person
of the King.
Caroline Baequet, aged 33, a woman of some means,
deposed to living in the same house with Henri, and had
known him six. or seven years. She said that he was a
weak and gloomy man, frequently subject to headachq,
which prevented him for the time from following his
business. She never heard him talk of suicide or politics.
Widow Lefranc, aged 28, who had been Henri's house-
keeper for eight years, deposed that he had great confi•
dence in her, but he did not talk to her about his busi-
ness. He latterly appeared to be greatly depressed, and
expressed a wish to die, but never mentioned suicide or
any other means of getting rid of life.
Aims"! Fonsard, aged 58, a journeyman employed by
Henri for the last three years, stated that his master
always behaved kindly to him, and conversed freely with
him about his domestic misfortunes and the embarrass-
ment of his affairs. Since the beginning of the present
year witness perceived that Henri was losing his mind,
and it pained witness to see him. For several months
he repeatedly said that he could not bear his miseries
any longer so that witness imagined that he contem-
plated suicide, but at the same time believed that Henri
had not resolution to carry the idea into execution ; the
prisoner never read the journals. On the 16th of April
last Henri, in conversation, said that he could not con-
ceive how any man could fire at the King. He was full
of self-conceit, and at times, striking his forehead,
would exclaim, " Ah ! there are three fortunes in this
head !" He was gloomy and reserved towards his
family ; but, so far as witness knew, without cause.
Louis'Mercier, aged 32, another man in the employ
of Henri, gave evidence to the same effect as the
above.
The case for the prosecution here closed, and the ex-
amination of witnesses for the defence began.
J. Chartron, aged 45, an ironmonger, had been on
terms of intimacy with the prisoner; considered him as
a person of a most mild and inoffensive character.
L. Sanguinade, aged 52, a merchant, had become ac-
quainted with Henri from his being in the National
Guard. Considered him a man of probity, but with
rather a weak head.
F. Destibaux. aged 47, a banker, had seen the pri-
soner several times. Two months since he had come to
him to ask for money, and as witness could not acqui-
esce in his demand, the prisoner complained.bitterly.
His words and ideas appeared to be somewhat incohe-
rent, and had given witness reason to suppose that his
reason was a little disturbed.
S. Fontaine, aged 62, formerly engaged in the steel
trade, said that the prisoner had once worked with him
in his business. He was then a very industrious man,
attended to nothing but his work, and conducted him-
self well.
F. Legrand, aged 38, a vinegar merchant, also deposed
to the morality of the prisoner, but knew nothing of his
private habits.
L. Dediot, aged 37, had been on terms of intimacy
with Henri ; considered him a man of great suscepti-
bility of feelings, and having a great deal of originality
in his character. He thought or said nothing from the
influence of any other person.. His theories were perfectly
his own. Setting aside this peculiarity he thought he
possessed every quality in which honour and confidence
might support themselves. He thought that all his mis-
fortunes had been caused by dreadful machinations
against him. He considered the prisoner would rather
commit suicide than become a bankrupt, but he at the
same time knew that he never would have the courage to
do so, for he was in fact a pusillanimous being, Witness
thought that he never had any serious idea of killing the
King, and if he might be permitted to express his
opinion, he would add that he did not believe that the
pistols were loaded. According to the prisoner's known
character, and to use an expression which he was fond
of, he would have said to himself, " Lying alone triumphs
on the earth, let us then lie in order to die."• His act
could not be understood in any other light by any one
who knew the prisoner as well as he (witness) did.
The prisoner—l summoned witnesses in order that
they might point out the person who has caused all my
misfortunes, but those witnesses have said nothing. I
must therefore do it myself. The person I allude to is
Caroline Bacquet. She promised to lend me 25,000 f.,
but she did not give them to me. I signed a bill for a
smaller sum, and payment of it was demanded at a time
when I could not pay it without compromising my
credit. When I wanted 6,000 f. only 3,000 f. were given
me; and the calculation of that woman was, " When he
can no longer hold out, his house will be sold, and his
protector, who gave him funds, will pass it to me." You
ask the if I had any accomplices? I had no other be-
sides that woman. It was she who drove me to despair,
and despair has led to what you are aware of.
S. James, aged 28, hairdresser, knew the prisoner.
Had never remarked anything extraordinary in him.
Was not aware that he ever meddled with politics.
E. Perigaux, aged 28, steelworker, had worked for
four years for the prisoner. He was constantly employed
in devising means for improving the condition of work-
men. Had heard him sometimes complain of the conduct
of Caroline Bacquet.
A. Chatemond, aged 33, clerk, had know the prisoner;
he was a weak man, and incapable of managing his
house. Witness expressed his conviction that the pistols
were not loaded.
The prisoner here observed that some of the witnesses
had said that both pistols went off at the same time, and
others that there were successive reports. His own con-
viction was that there was but one report.
The examination of witnesses being concluded, the
Procureur-General was called on for his requisitory, but,
as it was then six o'clock, the Learned Gentleman
proposed to
.defer it till the next day, and the Court
broke ep.
WEDNESDAY, Auo. 26.—The President opened the
Court at a quarter-past twelve o'clock.
The prisoner, brought in between two gendarmes,
looked much paler than during the preceding day. Be-
fore taking his seat he bowed respectfully to the Court,
and was observed to take several pinches of snuff before
the Procurer du Roi began his speech. In comparison
with the former trials the case of Joseph Henri seemed
to excite but little interest among the public, and the
Chamber of Peers was by no means crowded. The Pro-
cureur du Roi, upon the invitation of the President, then
opened his requisitory, and said—
He did not think it now necessary for the Court to
seek the causes of the crime in cynicism and perversion
of political passions, nor did it appear either that the
crime ensued from any personal revenge. The prisoner
had declared that he respected the person of the King,
and this certainly seemed true as regarded the previous
life and opinions of the accused. He had been then in-
spired by other motives. What had induced him, he
said, to commit the crime was the despair he felt at the
bad state of his affairs and his domestic unhappiness.
If that was true, another source of crimes must be
found out, and it would be necessary, for the sake of
society, at once to discover it. But, admitting this to
be true, it was also necessary to lay before the Court
the irregular conduct and the unbounded pride which
characterised the prisoner before them. No, the ac-
cused had adopted a line of defence, which was not an
unskilful one—viz., wishing to represent his crime as a
simple and harmless demonstration to attract attention.
The Procureur du Roi afterwards dwelt on the fact that
had been urged in favour of the prisoner, which was,
that the balls had not been found, and there
existed no proofs that even the pistols were loaded.
He contested the value of this argument, and
cited several- cases, and in particular the attempt
of Quenisset, where the balls had never been dis-
covered, and yet no one ever doubted the guilt
of that wretched man. What had been the private
life of the accused? He had exhibited the most un-
governable passions. His affairs, in consequence of his
extravagance, became disordered. His great horror was
to become again a workman, although by his skill the
accused was capable of earning 101' a day. No, his pride
was in question, and Joseph Henri endeavoured by a
second marriage to retrieve his affairs; and not being
able to succeed, the wretched man slandered the woman
who fortunately refused to marry him. He repeated
there was nothing in the private life of the prisoner that
could excuse him. Had not the accused even threatened
to kill a person who had refused to lend him a sum of
money he was in want of, to restore his affairs to their
former prosperity? The Procureur du Roi afterwards
examined the plea of insanity, by which the prisoner's
crime was endeavoured to be accounted for, and spoke of
the danger which would result to society if such a pre-
text was put forward whenever a murder, or attempt at
assassination, was perpetrated. No, it was impossible to
excuse crime in this manner. M. Hebert then cited the
English jurisprudence incases of high treason. He denied
that the same decisions could be taken in France, where
the laws on this crime entirely disagreed. He denied also
that every attempt on the Queen's life had been treated
as an act of insanity. Oxford, indeed, had been declared
• a lunatic, but Francis had not. The English laws,
therefore, could not guide nor determine the de-
cision of the Court. The Procureur du Roi then con-
cluded by repeating his former arguments that the Court
should declare the prisoner guilty of the crime of high
treason; and said that the country awaited with anxiety
the decision of the Court, which he (the Procureur du
Roi) was sure would be in unison with all the acts of a
Chamber that had ever shown so great a devotion to the
great interests of the country.
M. Baroch, charged with Henri's defence, afterwards
replied to the Procureur du Roi, and contended that the
attempt of Henri could not be considered as a serious
one. The whole life of the prisoner was against the
supposition of his being actuated with a desire to attempt
the King's life. It was an act of folly, which he had
committed under the influence of despair at the wretched
state of his affairs, the desire of being talked of in the
world, and of getting rid of an existence which was a

burden to him. Tho Court of Peers would not, he was
assured, sanction such a suicide. M. Baroch afterwards
related at length the attempt in the Tuileries, and endea-
voured to prove that the life of the King could not have
been' endangered by Henri's attempt. He insisted that
the pistols were not even loaded, notwithstanding Henri
might have asserted the contrary. He maintained
that the bullets must have been fouad if such had
been the case. M. Baroch then replied to the charges
of immorality which had been reproached to the pri-
soner, and insisted that they had been exaggerated, or
caused by the bad conduct of his former wife. A great
number of letters were then read by M. Baroch, written
by persons who had known Henri. They all spoke of
his morose disposition and the extravagant nature of
his opinions, which were treated by his friends as absurd,
and betraying a very weak intellect. Some of Henri's
extravagant lucubrations were also read by his counsel,
as confirming the fact that a man with such an intellect,
and who had evinced such imbecility of conduct, could
not be considered as a very dangerous person. He im-
plored the Court, in conclusion, not to condemn the
wretched man before them. The crime of regicide had
of late descended very low, and would descend still lower
after the senseless attempt of the miserable man they
were called upon to judge. No, Gentlemen, said M.
Baroch, the attempt of such a man cannot be considered
as serious.

The President then ordered the audience to be sus-
pended, which was not resumed at the time the dispatch
was closed.

The prisoner listened very attentively to the speech of
the Procureur du Roi and defence of hi; counsel, ex-
pressing by shakes of the head his approbation or dis-
approval of what was said of him.