The Sun.
London, England, 1828-11-14 00:00:00

TO THU EDITOR OF'THE SUN

5111.,-In preparing this edition of the SPEAKING
FRENCH GRAMMAR for the Press, I have spared no
pains in my endeavours to give the work the greatest possible
many of the rules and observations hare
com-
plete eegenreseirieonvfpiperfection. Every part of it has undergone a
endand condensed, so as to render them more dis-
tinct and easy of recollection; while much additional and
useful matter has been introduced. Extensive experience
having confirmed me in the conviction that, unless a
learner is early habituated to conversation, he will never be
able to converse with a native of France, I have princi-
pally applied myself to facilitate the speaking of French
to English persons. How far I have anooooded in this
great desideratum will be for the Public to deride ; and I
indulge a hope that individuals will read alai judge for
themselves, rather than be influenced by any professions
of mine. The work is concluded by a Grammatical Ana-
lysis, and a Treatise on French Prosody and Yersifica-
tin j besides a classified vocabulary : a Collection of Fa-
wilier Phrases, arranged under distinct heads ; and nume-
rous Models of Note* and Lettere, with some forme of Bills
of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Receipts. In the exe-
cution of the whole, in short, the Speaking of the language
has been the main object; 'and I flatter myself the present
edition will be found much improved, and still more worthy
of the liberal patronage by which the work has been Cs-
tinguished.—l have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient bumble servant,
London, Nov. 13, 1928. J. V. DOUVILLE.
P.B. The Key to the Essays is just published.

NEW PUBLICATIONS.---ine followingin-
teresting works have just been published by Mr. Csr.suntr,
New Burlington-street, viz..:-1. Zillah, a Tale of the
Holy City, by the• distinguished Author of Brambletye
House, &c. 4 vole.-2. The Anglo-Irish of the Nineteenth
Century, a Novel, 3 vols.-3. Nollekens and his Times,
2 vols.-4. Life in India, 3 vols.-7-5. Memoirs of the
late Empress Josephine, by Madame Ducrest, 1 vol.-6.
The fourth and concluding volume of Mr. Godwin's
History of the Connnonwealtb,,7. A second edition of
&dollish-3. The fourth . and concluding volume of the
Duke of Rovigo's Memoirs. —9, A Second Edition of
10. The Protestant, a
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DR. P.EARSON.—We 'regret to give, from a
correspondent, the following details of the death of this
eminent physician, celehrated chemist, and amiable, though
singular, individual; which, we understand, took place at
his house in Hanover-square; on Sunday evening last, from
accident. Notwithstanding. his greet age (we believe
nearer 80 than 70), Dr: PEARSON was indefatigable in the
pursuit of study, and sat up every night later than any per_
soU of his family. On Sattirday night he remained, Its
usual, the last up; and is supposed-to .have made an at-
tempt to go to bed, which unfortunately had a fatal termi-
nation. When the foot-boy got up and caine down early
on Sunday morning, he found his master's candlestick and
the extinguisher at the top of the first flight of stairs, and
on going down lowr he beard a' loud breathing, which
alarmed him so much that he ran back to the attics for a
fellow-serVant, with 'whom he turned to ascertain, the
cause. On reaching the bottom they discovered their un-
fortunate master on the ground at the entrance of the hall,
breathing still heavily, but senseless,f-rilanisled‘,v ith aa
greatlaige
e scalp being ilai
He was taken up iin-
qcviedtunina:ititeyolyno s his ioedabjel,d' a,thv aid procured, and we
understand that in. the course of the day he recovered his
eouseiousme.s, but expired towards the evening. It is
supposed that he fell backward on reaching the top of the
first flight of stairs, and rolled down to the bottom with-
. Out being able to call, for help, or without the noise of his
fall being heard. Dr. Namur( being Senior Physician
of Si:. George's Hospital at the time of his decease, a va-
cancy is thus created, which will give birth to many pre-
I tensions, and a great conflict of interests.

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LAW INTELLIGENCE,(THIS DAY•

COURT OF CHANCERY. '
COVENTRY V. READ.
.„
The LORD CHANCELLOR was occupied. till 77,0
in hearing Counsel in this part-beard aPP6",-;
nothing transpired of any public interest.

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COURT OF KING'S BENCIC
(sITVINGS IN BANCO.)
BIRD V. JONE,S. ' •''f,/
This case was tried before Mr. Justice 045
at the last Assizes for Gloucester,
,and a verdia
turned for the defendant. The action was k jos?
to recover 1961. for the maintenance of the u''',•:,l
ant for a term of seven years and seven mostbs;lo
Mr. Busnv now moved for a rule to shovi,,,eii
why the verdict should not be.set aside, and salt
trial granted, on the ground of the verdict vi;eoe
contrary to evidence. The action-arose outio,
circumstances. The defendant married in "4100
and lived with his wife in England till 181iti'4
he went to reside at Guerusey,L.,leaving his isij'e 10
daughter in this country. He did not reird-tlO
England till 1827. In the year 1820, howeverifie
plaintiff had married the defendant's daughter. PO
the marriage, and up to 1827, the defendadli,, 0
lived with the plaintiff. It appeared in eviden"-64
the trial that the defendant returned from 60e,otil
in 1827, and then had a conversation with P'3'ifir
on the subject of his, wife, and then, beforeisir
nesses, promised to pay for the time that the 13.05,
tiff had maintained her, at the rate o,f
per week, which amounted to 1961. TlOlO
mise was proved at the trial. Na witPeo
were called for the defendant, his Counsel centers"
himself with cross•exarnining the plaintiff's 0
nesses, and thus proved, that, in 181.1, vaietosi
defendant left England, he was owner of se 'or
small cottages. It also appeared that they Weiretbol
tenanted, in a very dilapidated condition, talu.stiit
during his absence they were in such a ruinous e
that the plaintiff was obliged.to rebuild them•
defendant contended at the trial, that his wife 411
fj)
have 'maintained herself upon the property 4ilr
he had left behind; and although there wlrie
deuce that the cottages were untenanted 040
cuss yet the Jury found a verdict for the defeo.l
The Learned Counsel now contended, that sitry
in ordinary esses it might be otherwise, yet ttlio
fendast in this case was bound 'to showo7ol
wife had not stood it need of such support
time, is had been granted. Positive evideao4le
been put in at the trial that the defendant W.l.'
such proMise. • • .'
tilt
Mr. Justice BAILEY—But it remained No:t-
-h
Jury to say whether they believed that evideace'tlit
Mr. BUM—There was nothing .to ahoy/ S°
contrary, my Lord.
..,‘ ill°
Mr. Justice. Rall.EY--Except his resistim
payment.
lid
Lord TENTERDEN—This woman, it appe•'„.4-f ,t°

maintained herself for nine years, and now
make the defendant pay. As to the prollvartiot
was for the Jury to say whether they believe'
or not.
,iOll

Mr. Justice BAILEY—It was part of the pleiP;it°
case to show that the wife was in such a:state Al
render it unnecessary to give her support, 165 )1
might have supported herself .by her industrProi
to the promise, the Jury would judge whether
defendant's conduct corresponded with it.--714°
fused.

INFtNANIATION.
Ex-PAUTE GARRET.
Sir J. SCARLETT moved for a rule to shoW 001
why a criminal information should not bej
against the Rev. John Garret, of Hereford, 100,
the following circumstances :—The person for 1/,01
he moved was Air. J. H. Symonds, late 3141:4
Hereford. On the 3d of October last he Was 9,tot
in his capacity of Mayor and Magistrate, in air
in which an application was' made to him for a
mons against Mr. Garret.; for wages, by a sec 4'
Mr. G., on that occasion, behaved with intempeni
and was reproved by Mr. Symonds, to, whotd
afterwards made an apology. The case was *49
against him, and he paid the wages. On tbede
of the same month Mr. Symonds was proceerli4,l'
hear a case of assault; being kill a Magistraglorei
though his Mayoralty had expired the day be! ,to
he saw Mr. Garret, and passed over the gl,ior
avoid hum, when the latter followed, and corni'l6cS
to him be said, " You exceeded your duty
turday ; you are no longer Mayor, and I
you put in the stocks." Mr. Symonds said, thaol 014
still a magistrate, and would not be ill treated. It, 111
him, and sant "
walked on, and on coming near the Wye-briubfli
V gaeerodapa wordstofi f
I,lHl:werrieienl I:uhis.adeb:dieu
be ;
falgi
anorluteitoianer
ttrdty.
hcitelolfuleiaslni
ttitloiobieiG%et:uk,raeasrd.nor,
te,fit toat
abusewhTeeaohs
Symonds now 'claimed the protection of -this 911
Lord TENTERDEN—YOu may take a rule
cause.

STEALING DEAD BODIES.
Thomas Smith, otherwise Vaughan, Wh°f
been convicted at the last assizes for Norfolk, Pelt
Mr. Justice Gazelee, of stealing dead bodies,
n
on the motion of 'Mr. Alderson, brought til)
ceive the judgment of the Court. He was hey
tensed to six months' imprisonment in the 015"
Norwich.