The Sun.
London, England, 1827-03-02 00:00:00

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT.

It was generally understood that the Vice-Chancellor would
sit at Westminster Hall to-day, with a view of accommodating
the Counsel who should be obliged to attend the hearing of Ap-
peals in the House of Lords. His Honour's Court, however, was
held in, Lincoln's Inn, and there was not a single King's Counsel
in attendance, notwithstanding the express declaration of his
Honour that he would go through the cause paper, and strike out
every cause in which Counsel did not appear. , His Honour did
not reach the cause paper at the time our Reporter left the Court,
having been occupied in hearing the motions which stood over
since yesterday, none of which were of any general interest.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH.
CASPAR V. SYMONDS.

Mr. CAMPBELL opened the pleadings.
Mr. SCARLETT stated, that the question for the Jury to try in
this case would be, whether or not Eleazar Symonds, a person of
the Jewish persuasion, was at the time of the bringing of a cer-
tain action of age ? Some time ago an action had been brought
by the plaintiff, upon a Bill of Exchange given him by the de-
fendant Symonds ; upon that action the defendant pleaded
he was a minor, but a verdict was given against him. In
consequence of that, there being no doubt that he was a minor at
the time this bill was given, advantage was taken of that
which the law allows in such cases, and a Writ of Error was
sued out; and it was in consequence of that writ of error the
cause now came on. The question, and the only question for
the Jury would be, whether Symonds was under age at the time
of the giving of the bill, which the Learned Counsel had not any
doubt he should be able to prove entirely to the satisfaction of
the Jury.
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE wished to know at what time
Symonds alleged he was under age.
Mr. CAMPBELL said, in Michaelmas Term, 1825.
Mr. SCARLETT said it was his intention to show the Jury that
Symonds was born in 1806, and therefore could not be of age at
that time. He should call the father and mother, who were
married in 1804, to prove it. According to the rights of the
Jewish Church, the child must be circumcised the day after he
was burn, he should call a witness to prove that. The learned Counsel
understood that the other side intended to prove he had not been
circumcised, but how they were to do that he was at a loss to
know. He knew but of one way, and he trusted that such an in-
decent mode would not be pursued here.
Moses A. Cowie, called and examined by Mr. SCAB.LETT.-1
am of the Jewish persuasion ; I was in Amsterdam in 1804 ; I
knew the father and mother of Symonds there ; they were mar-
ried in 1804 ; I was married myself in November, 1804 ; they
were married after me; I recollect the birth of their eldest son;
which was in February, 1806 ; I knew him well ;' I did not see
the right of circumcision performed.
111 r. GURNEY now rose.—He said he should very much
indeed regret if Symonds was to succeed ; the witness did not ap-
pear to understand the English language well. The High
Priest of the Jews (who had been in Court all day) here
said something to the witness.' When Mr. Gurney suggested
that he should be sworn. He appeared to have some delicacy in
being so, but if the Court wished it he would, but there were
other persons in Court who could interpret for him.
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE—Did not think it necessary to
press it.
Mr. GURNEY now rose. He said he should very much indeed
regret if Symonds was to succeed in this case, as then his unfor-
tunate client would become the victim of a good deal of dishonesty.
His client had received a promissory note from this young man,
who, though it was alleged was at that time under age, yet was of
a sufficient age to trade, and issue promissory notes, and cunning
enough when he had drawn them, and was called upon to pay, to
avoid them, and that, too, in a most cunning way, namely,
that of pleading he was not of age, coming, as he did
at the time of the trial, by surprise upon us, and swearing he was
a minor. I, upon the former trial, obtained a verdict. Then
Ice comes and says, true I did pretend to be of age, by appearing
by my attorney, but I deluded you there. I tried to take you in
at the time of that trial, but I now turn round and say, -I
was a minor when I gave the note, and I was clearly a
minor when I gave the appearance. The Learned Coun-
sel thought it would indeed be a most profitable specula-
tion, if young men could get money in that way, a
beenthen
dbringooe here, forwardto sweartli e ftahtahte rt
haenyd were
minorsmother in tehte
not
having issued notes of this kind, if they we.reor
hoef
ethhliys
twheear time.ym permitted hadtl ot
come into this Court and say they were
make
would afford an excellent example and lessen to younTgkimeenL,eaarnteedr
an
nis example
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case, and would compel this young man pay _ once.
Jusvci charged the Jury.
The LORD CHIEF
Counsel trusted that the Jury would
to try was, whether Symonds was or not of
question for them
ether for a few minutes, an,' . then re-
turned a verdict that they considered he was not of age in Mi-
chaelmas Term 1825.
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE thought they were perfectly right.
age in Michaelmas Jury
con sul
tteed rm t
g 1825.

CONSISTORY COURT.
BLIGI{ V. BLIGII.

In this suit, which has been instituted by Captain Bligh for a
divorce,
Mrs. Bligh's Proctor having stated the manner in which tISI
case had gone through the Court, now applied for a graikt of
money, on account of alimony, to enable Mrs. Bligh to pay tie
costs of the defence.
The REGISTRAR reported that Mrs. Bligh's bill of costs had been
taxed, and amounted to 821. 17s. 6d.
Sir C. ROBINSON-Let 1001. be paid on account of alimony.

THE CHURCHWARDENS OF SEITALFIELDS D. SMITH.
In this case, which was a cause of subtraction of church rates,
the Court this day pronounced for the admission of the libel.

POLLARD v. POLLARD.
This Was a suit of divorce instituted by the wife to obtain a
separation from her husband upon the ground of impotence.
The details were of so indelicate a nature, that the Court ad-
journed to the Advocate's room, and the case was heard in private.

GENERAL AVERAGE PRICE OF BRITISH CORN,
(WHICH GOVERNS IMPORTATION.)
For the Week ended 'el). 23, 1227, made up from the'Returns of the In-
spectors in the different Cities and Towns in England and Wales.
Wheat-535. Sd. Oats 295. sd, I 48s. 71.
Barley id. Rye 375• 6d. I Pease,- 50. 3d:
I

SMITHFIELI
This day's supply was limited,
day's prices.
MORS PER STONE Or SLI
5. d.tos. d.

) MARKET.
and the trade very dull at Mon.

IS. TO SINK THE OFFAL&
I

Inferior Beasts .l. 4. 3 0 3 4 South Down Withers .14
oto E.
Prime
n
ee
no Second qualitylscrogtes
itxc.de to. . .
4334
14040 23: !?)4 LapLasmrirrmaggieele
PcHatoorrgkleselerd:Ctatlov es ....
4464
14200
:46 1:40
Inferior Sheep .
Second quality ditto 3 4 8 Suckling Calves-12s, to sgs.
Coarse-woolled ditto R A 0
Quarter old Pigs ..10s. to lat. each.
There were no good Mulch Cows at market to day, or at Islington
yesterday

serrLY, AS C
I Sheep.
3,470

,1110:111 STATZII2XT.
I Calves. I 7.
131

NENVGATE AND LEADENHALL MARMITE.
At per stone, by tke Carcass.
s, d. tea. d.
5. d. to s. d. 3 a 3 6
.............. 3 0 4 4 Veal 3 6 6 6
.............. 3 6 3 5 Pork

seef ,
Mutton—,

MoadAowRITKETS
Upland Dl‘Yiltet
LowlaHndA MARKETS, MARCH I—(At per Load of 36 Trusses.)
ST. JAMES'S.
Hay 10 to 410 Clover Hay ............ .I 4 10 to 611
410 510 Oat Straw . . .............. 12 114
Rye-grass Hay
410 510 Wheat Ditto ll4 2 0
A very short supply, and a brisk trade, but no improvement in prices.
SMITHFIELD.
Lowland Meadow Hay .f 3 sto 4 5 Clover Hay generally £4 10 to $ 0
Upland Ditto
Rye-grass Hay
New Meadow Hay .... 0 0 0 0 Wheat Ditto ll2 llf
Supply very limited, trade dull, and prices as last quotai