The Sun.
London, England, 1835-02-14 00:00:00

BENEVOLENCE OF THE QUEEN.

As the Hon. G. C. Norton was about to retire from the
Bench in Lambeth-street office yesterday, Brooman, one of
the beadles of Whitechapel, led into the Justice Room a
most interesting girl, who he said had made application to
be taken into the parochial workhouse from having gained
a legal settlement in that parish.
Brooman stated that the girl who accompanied him,
whose name is Sarah Rixford, and who presented the most
singular and interesting appearance, her Lair, which was
perfectly white, fell over her face and shoulders in ringlets
which resembled the softest and most beautiful silk ; her
eyes were perfectly purple, her complexion soft and exqui-
sitely fair, and her features handsomely formed, altogether
presenting an extremely mild and agreeable expression, had
applied to the Parochial Committee to be taken into the
workhouse. The trustees of the parish, on hearing the ex-
traordinary circumstances connected with her, and which
would be detailed by her sister, and having a considerable
reluctance to commit the interesting object before them to
the contamination of a parish workhouse, made a collection
among themselves; and contributed a sum necessary for
her immediate support. On minutely investigating her
case Mr. Brooman considered that much injustice had been
done to her, and he therefore felt it to be his duty to take
her before his worship.
From the statement of her sister, whose appearance
formed a most extraordinary contrast to her's, she, the
sister, being of exceedingly dark complexion, it appeared
that her sister, Sarah Rixford, was considered a great na-
tural curiosity ; and about three years ago a Mr. Verdier,
who lived at the time in Little Newport-street, and who
was married to a female who was an old school-fellow of her
mother's, had expressed a great desire to her mother that
her sister should be presented to the Queen, saying he
thought he could get her presented, and that the circum-
stance would be most beneficial to them both. After re-
peated entreaties he ultimately obtained her mother's con-
sent, and her sister, having been first shown to one of her
Majesty's physicians, was subsequently introduced to Earl
Howe, and finally presented to the Queen, who was so
pleased with her appearance, that she ordered her pri-
vate secretary to take down her and her mother's address,
and promised that something should be done for them ;
and on the occasion of the interview, 151. was handed to
Verdier by Lord Howe, by. her Majesty's directions, and
a settlement of 301. per annum should 'for the present be
made on the child, and that it should increase as she
grew old. Besides the 151., Verdier received consider-
able sums from the Royal Family and various members c
the nobility and gentry, all of which he kept, awl having
shortly afterwards treated lAer iR a very harsh Alla nr,_

kind m n
and r u9,t, er mot,
sum which had _ _
that period her mother made application to Mr. Minshull
at Bow-street, and stated the whole of the circumstances,
and though Verdier had then promised to give up the
clothes, &c., belonging to the girl he had never done so.
Shortly after her sister had returned to her mother's a gen-
tleman holding a high situation in her Majesty's household
waited on her mother, and endeavoured to induce her to
part with her child, as it appeared her Majesty, from somti
reports which Verdier had circulated, and which had come
to her knowledge, wished to have her sister placed in her
own household. The gentleman, however, did not state
who he was, and suspecting that he had been sent by Mri
Verdier, from whose care she had withdrawn her, she de-
dined to part with her child, and the consequence was that
her Majesty's bounty was stopped, at least no portion of
it except the 151., which was said to be half a year's
allowance paid in advance, had been applied to the child's
advantage. The applicant then went on to state that
her mother had frequently called at St. James's Palace,
with a view of undeceiving her Majesty as to a report
which Verdier had raised of her having deserted her
daughter, and which was cruelly false, but was unable too
obtain access to her Majesty: She had seen the gentleman
who had called at her house to know ;f she would part with
her child, and he recommended her to get a memorial writ-
ten to her Majesty, saying he would take care and forward
it ; but at the same time clamed her for not giving up the
child when he had called upon her, and when it was the
intention of lltr Majesty to take her into her household.
Her mother, in consequence, had since had two or three
memorials written and placed in the hands of the gentleman
before alluded to, but had since heard nothing whatever on
the subject. On Monday lest she (the applicant) called
on the gentleman at his office in St. James's Palace, and•
represented the abject state of poverty to which her mother,
sister, and stepfather were reduced, and stating that they
were wanting the common necessaries of life, and entreated
that he would use his influence to forward her mother's
memorial to her Most Gracious Majesty, in the hope that
she would, on being,, reminded of the circumstances, do
something to retrieve the family from their present state of
wretchedness, but his replies were of such a character as to
hold out but little hope of his doing so.
In reply to the questions of Mr. Norton, the female said
that her mother was married to a second husband, whose
name is Hookey. That her former husband, whose name
was Rixford, was captain of his own vessel when he was
lost at sea ; that she had had four children by him, of whom
her sister, Sarah Rixford (the extraordinary child before
described), was tone.. Her father and mother were both
very dark, as was also her and her brother, but her sister
Sarah and another child were born with extremely white
hair, purple eyes, and singularly fair complexion. Her
mother's present husband was a sea-faring man, and had
been very prosperous ; but from unforeseen circumstances
was at present reduced to the preatest poverty, and sought
employment wherever he could get it. In conclusion, she
said that she herself was married to a horse-hair weaver,
and done everything in her power to assist her mother ; but
having a family of her own, she was not able to do much for
them.

Brooman here remarked that Mr. Waite, one of the parish
trustees, had been very 'well acquainted with the father of
the females, and had represented him as a most respectable
man. He (Brooman) also understood that the lost hus-
band had at one time been worth 6,0001. or 7,0001., but had
lost it through being thrown into a French prison.
Mr. Norton questioned Sarah Rixford, who is exceed-
ingly intelligent, as to her interview with the Queen, and
she gave an excellent description of it. She said that the
late Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess, as well as other
members of the Royal Party were present, and that they
all gave different sums of money to her, which she imme-
diately afterwards handed to Verdier, who had cautioned
her against saying anything to her mother and friends as to
the sums of money which she got. Besides the 151. which
she got from Lord Howe, the Duke and Duchess of Glou-
cPster gave her 51. each, and all present gave her from half-
a-sovereign to two sovereigns each. She had also, she
said, been presented to the Princess Victoria and the
Duchess of Kent, each of whom were much pleased with
her appearance, and made her handsome presents, which
Verdier received. She had also received various sums of
money from the different eminent physicians and their
ladies in the metropolis, to whom Verdier had taken her.
In reply to a question as to how she was employed, she said
that a gentleman had made her a present of a guitar, and
had giventher lessons on it, so that she was enabled to play
it pretty well ; but being without bread her mother was
compelled to pawn it for eight shillings. Her mother, she
said, would be present but she had neither shoes or any-
thing else to appear in.
Mr. Norton said he had no doubt the benevolent inten-
tions of her Majesty were prevented by Vernier ; but if a
proper representation of the circumstantes were made to
the Queen, and a proper representation made of her former
promise, her Majesty would at once fulfil it, and he (Mr.
Norton) would endeavour to have the circumstance made
known to her Majesty. Fie then recommended that as the
trustees had subscribed, a sum sufficient to keep the girl out
of the workhouse fwor some days that she should not be put
in there, but IA with her mother for the present, and he
would sci! In a few days, when she should be brought to the
Offie_.e again, what could be done for her.

ARCHES' COURT.

GOULD V. GOULD.

This case related to the admissibility of' a libel pro-
pounded on the part of Mrs. Sarah M. Gould, alleging
adultery committed by her husband, Mr. Thomas. Gould,
as the ground of separation, whith admission of the libel
was opposed.
The KING'S ADVOCATE was heard on behalf of Mr.
Gould.

Dr. PHILLIMDRE appeared on behalf of Mrs. Gould.
Sir H. jtNNER admitted the libel to proof.

TOIGUE V. ALLEN, FALSELY CALLING HERSELF TONGUE.

This was a case of appeal from the decision of the learned
Judge of the Consistory Court, on a suit of nullity of mar-
riage, promoted by the father of Edward Croxall Tongue
with Mary Ann Allen, on the ground of undue publication
of banns. The learned Judge of the Court below dis-
missed the suit, from which decision an appeal was pro-
moted. The question before the Court to-day was the ad-
mission of an allegation, which was opposed.

Dr. ADDAMS supported the admissibility of the allegation.
The KING'S ADVOCATE opposed the admission.
Sir H. JENNER enumerated the facts, and decided that
he could not admit the allegation to proof.
SIMMONS V. BROWN, FAL§ELY CALLING HERSELF SIMMONS.
The KING'S ADVOCATE said that this was a case pro-
moted to obtain a nullity of marriage, on the ground of in-
cest. The marriage sought to be set aside was contracted
between Joseph Simmons the younger, and Emma Brown,
the parties being uncle and niece, and, therefore, within the
law of consanguinity, which declared such marriages null and
void. The King's Advocate stated the contents of the libel.
Dr. ADDAMS had examined the papers, and could not
oppose the motion.
Sir HERBERT JENNER declared the marriage null and
void, with costs against the parties in the case.

PREROGATIVE COURT. '

RUSSELL V. MARRIOTT.

The question before the Court was the validity of a co-
dicil to the will of the late Rev. W. Pethward, Rector of
Fenbororough. The deceased died on the 4th of No-
vember, 1833, leaving rear property to the extent of
3,000/., and personal property amounting to 30,000/. The
only next of kin the deceased left were two nieces, who by
his will, dated in 1832, are principally benefited, each be-
ing married and having chileren. The husband of one of
the nieces, Captain Bussell, and the husband and family of
the other niece were, under the will, to take property be-
tween them to the amount of about 29,0001. Vlrious le-
gacies were also left to charitable institutions. The codicil
in question was received anonymously by Mr. Henry Mar-
riott on the 17th of January, 1824, and was in his favour,
giving him a legacy of 500/., and in other respects altering
the disposition of the property of the deceased as contained
in the will. The cause was partly heard on a former
Court-day, but the further hearing was delayed in conse-
quence of the indisposition of the Dean of the Arches. Dr.
Lushington and Dr. Nicholl have been heard in support of
the codicil, and the King's Advocate against it. When the
Court rose the arguments had not concluded, and were di-
rected by the Judge to be resumed on the next Court-day.

FRENCH PAPERS.

PARIS, FEB. 12.—The Renovateur contains the follow-

ing article
" The convoy escorted by Jarreguy was attacked, as we
have before stated, in the environs of Bergara, by the Roy-
alists. On the 3d the affair was not decided, but on the
4th Jaureguy and Espartero were repulsed with loss to
Villa Franca ; on the sth there was another engagement ;
Lorenzo came to the succour of the two other generals ;
but the reinforcements which he brought only delayed the
complete defeat of the Christinos. Zumalacarreguy himself
was present, and victory, long disputed, remained faithful to
him. The letters which have been communicated to us
announce that on the 6th, the enemy being completely dis-
persed, was flying in all directions, and that the whole con-
voy was in possession of Zumalacarreguy. There had not
been time to draw up an official bulletin. Some days, will
perhaps, expiee before we can know the details ; but we re-
peat there can be no doubt of the result of this success,
which is of the highest importance to the cause of Charles
V. The ministerial bulletin itself acknowledges that there
was an action on the 4th in which both parties claim to
have had the advantage, but it is silent with respect to the
actions of the sth and 6th.
The Messager, speaking of the colizmunications between
the French and Austrian Governments, respecting Swit-
zerland, quotes the following from the Swiss Gazette
:
We are afraid that M. de Rumigny has declared ihAt he
was nearly certain that he should shortly go to Naples, as
French Ambassador, in the room of Count Sebastiani. As
it is very probable that England and France will approxi-
mate to the German Courts, and adopt their views on the
affairs of Switzerland, it is impossible that M. de Rumigny,
who has hitherto been the support of Radicalism, and the
representative of the principles of the Revolution of July,
which is now at its last gasp, should change his political
system, and give to-day lessons on moderation, justice, and
the rights of nations, to persons whose Radical principles
he supported yeterday."—Messager, Febol2.

FRENCH FUNDS.—Pants, Fes. 12.
Five per Cents., 108 f. 60c. 55c 60c.
Four and a Half per Cents., 101 f. 75C.
Four per Cents., 97f. 96f. lt.
Three per Cents., 78f. 95c. 79c. sc. 79f. 95c.
National roan,loSf. 400.
Rank Action:. 1,820 f. 1,8e2L 5Cc.
Rente de Naples, 95C 90c.
ttoinan Five per Cents., 97%%14.
Rente d'Espagne, Fiv; per Cents., 48-42304.
Rente d'Espagne, Three per Cents., 27%%.
Royal Spanish Loan, 4414.%M.
%Jae Perpet. d'Espagne. rive' er Cents., 44,A 44.
Belgian Loan, Five per Cents, 101 101%.
Portuguese Loan, Five per Cent., 92;14 U•
EXCHANGE ON LONDON.
One month, paper, 2:3f 3, c. ; money, 25f. 271,4 c.
Three months, paper, 25f. 17%c.; money, 25f. 15c.

—Ceurs Autiinlique
BOURSE, THURSDAY, FEE. 12, THREE o'CLocE.—
Several reports are current on 'Change relative to Spain.
It is said that a courier has arrived from Madrid, bringing
news that Cardero has been sent to the African regiment,
and that this has occasioned serious discontent in two regi-
ments of the garrison of Madrid.
It is reported some disturbances have broken out at
Metz. All this had some effect on the French Three per
Cents. They deelined to 79. Strong sellers, and by
brokers of some consequence.
The Spanish Funds are flat, and would be lower if there
was any business in them, but scarcely any thing of im-
portance has been done.
Bou asr, QUARTER TO Foua.—Five per Cents., 108 f 70c. ;
3 per Cents., 79f. —c. ; 5 per Cent. Spanish, 44; 3 per Cent.
ditto, 27i ; Cortes, 42i ; Coupons, 23 ; Guebbard, 4-11 ;
Dif-
15A ; Scrip, Nev,-.Loan, 64k ; Ducats, 96 ; Romans, 97,1;
Belgians, 1011 ; Pedros," 9-24- ; Miguels, —; Dutch,

GERMAN PiIYERS.

STuTTGARD.—Our Journals contain the following docu-

meats :

ADDRESS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF THE ESTAT}

TO THE PRIVY COUNCIL.

" Your Majesty was graciously pleased, by a rescript of
the 11th of Nov. this year, to communicate to the Com-
mittee of the Estates, the resolution which was adopted in
the General Sitting of the Diet, of the expenditure on the
30th of Oct., 1834, relative to the institution of Tribunals
of Arbitration, for the purpose of settling the differences
between the Governments and the Estate, in all cases not
already provided for by the laws or the Constitution of the
country. Your Majesty was, at the same time, pleased to
accompany this communication with the observation that
the articles of this resolution have in view the protection
of the rights of the Estates in an equal degree with those
of the Government ; and your Majesty also recognizes the
right of the Estates to come to an agreement for having
recourse to the way of arbitration.
" We consider it as due to the unshaken confidence in the
benevolent views and constitutional sentiments of your
Majesty, gratefully to accept the expression alluded to as
an assurance that the adoption of the way of arbitration,
whether originating with the Government or the Estates,
will always be preceded by a resolution by agreement. But
inasmuch as this assurance is not so much deduced by us
from the words of your Majesty's rescript as founded on
your Majesty's attachment to the sense and the spirit of
our Constitution, we take the liberty to make the most re-
spectful
i
spectful request to be satisfied on this point, and to be n,
formed whether we have in fact truly and correctly under-
stood your Majesty's views, by the supposition that the
Tribunal of Arbitration will never be applied to, without
the previous understanding between our Government and
its Estates. With the most profound respect, &c. &c. ,
" Stutgard, Dec. SB, 1834.
" The President of the Chamber of Nobility.
(Signed)
a AUG USTUS, Prince of Hohenlohe-Ochringen."

RESCRIPT OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL TO THE COMMITTEE

OF THE ESTATES.

" William, by the Grace of God, &c. &c.
" Dearly Beloved—We have received your respectful
petition of 16th December, 1834, requesting satisfaction
and information respecting the sense of the rescript ad-
dressed to you on the II th of November last year, in re-
ference to the resolution of the Diet for the institution of
Tribunals of Arbitration, to arrange difference that may
arise between the Government and the Estates. As the
rescript however, according to its whole perfectly clear
tenor, cannot be understood otherwise than that the re-
course to the Tribunal of Arbitration, will always be pre-
ceded by an agreement which in its very nature excludes
constraint, we have only to refer you to that preceding
communication. We remain, &c.

" Stutgard. Given by his Majesty in Council, 23-27th
January, 1835.

" MAUCLER."

( Signed)
—Allgemeine Zeitung, Feb. 8.
PESTH (IN HUNGARY) JAN. 20.—The Commercial
Unien'.s Tariff in Germany is a general subject of conversa-
tion here, and we are apprehensive that if Austria should
accede to if, very great injury would result from it to our
interest. This gives rise to many reflections, and there are
persons who thick that in the end it might be the best for
Hungary, if we were entirely united with Austria, and were
placed on the same footing with regard, both to public
burdens and advantages.
The accounts of last year's wines are extremely favour-
able, and contain such a quantity loth of saccharine matter
and spirit that it will probably prove be of unrivalled ex-
cellence. Even the ordinary sorts pron'?ise to equal the
usual produce of the best vineyards. The prices are ad-
vancing considerably, and the first purchasers oake large
profits.
MUNICH.—The Bavarian National Gazette containg the
following communication on a subject which has been fre-
quently discussed : .
" The Upper Chamber expressed, during the session of
last year, the following wishes That especial attention
may be paid to the constantly increasing number of
illegitimate children, and that measures to remedy
this evil may be taken by the Legislature, in doing
which the following points would be to be considered-
1. The abolition of the action against the fathers ; 2.
Provision for the children by the establishment of
of institutions for their support and edusution at the expense
of the state or of the circles.; and 3d, the punishment of the
mothers in the houses of correction or the workhouses.'
The Chamber of Deputies replied to those wishes of the
Upper Chamber, that they were not to be reconciled either
with considerations of humanity or the principles of justice
anti morality, that they would expose the weaker sex, and
would often reduce an inno cent female to utter despair.
We will not enter into an examination of those diverging
opinions : they will one day fill an important, and we trust,
in the end, honourable page in the history of Bavaria ; but
we will quote the words of M. V. Hoffmann, in his de-
scription of the earth and its inhabitants. In general we
find that there are far more illegitimate children in propor-
tion in the towns than in the country, and in great cities
more than in smaller towns. Bavaria alone offers a melan-
choly exception, for here, even in the country, there is a
greater proportion of illegitimate children than in the most
licentious great towns, nay, even in Paris itself ; there is no
part of Europe where such immorality in this respect pre-
vails. As for the capital of Bavaria, the number of illegiti-
mate children is nearly equal to that of the legitimate, and
besides, with such dissoluteness of manners, how many are
baptised as legitimate, who in fact are not so? In 1823
there were 1,030 legitimate, and 990 illegimate births ; in
1829 the numbers were 1,548, and 1,127.' So far M. Hoff-
mann. We give some more data. The journals give the
propositions in various other cities, in all which the differ-
ence is very great compared with Munich. The least being
in Paris, where, out of 32,000 births 11,000 were illegiti-
mate. In 1834 there were in Munich 1,339 legitimate and
1,291 illegitimate births ; and from January 1, 1834, to De-
cember 31, 1834, there were born in Munich 14,831 legiti-
mate, and 12,219 illegitimate children.“—Frankfort Pa-
pers, Feb. 7.