Star.
London, England, 1830-04-29 00:00:00

LONDON SESSIONS, April 28.

This morning these Sessions commenced before the RECORDER
and Alderman Sir J. SHAW, Sir C. S. HUNTER, &c.

THE KING T. KHAKI/EY.

Henry Edger Kearrey was indicted for assaulting Union Astell,
Esq. Chairman of the Directors of the East India Company, on the
13th of April last.
Mr. ADAMS, the King's Counsel, stated the case of the prose-
cution.

Mr. Astell and Mr. Lock were then called, and deposited to the
HMG purport as stated in the police report a few days place. During
the examination Lord Exi.zrinonouoti entered the Court. The
defendant stated that he had delivered a brief to a gentleman of the
bar, who had that morning returned it ; he therefore needed the in.
dulgence of the Court, not being accustomed to its forms, having
been a soldier all his life.

The itEcoaDER assured him he should be protected, and the
Learned Gentleman cross-examined Mr. Astell, who said that Lord
Ellenborough had requested that a favourable consideration of the
defendant's cue should be made ; but that neither that nobleman
nor Lord Ashley had recommended a loan to him of 3:JOL
Mr. Blakesley, 3lr. Alexander (of the London Tavern), and
Mr. Sheppard, corroborated the testimony of Mr. Astell and Mr.
Lock ; the latter stated that when the defendant was taken into cus-
tody, he lamented that his umbrella had broken, or he would bsve
given Mr. Astell " a good thrashing."
The prisoner entered upon a long defence, in which he stated that
he had been employed in the whole of the Burmese war, and had
the charge of the Comp's stores, and he brought home testimo-
nials from Sir Archibald Campbell,an and oriters,which he (defendant)
transmitted to Lord .Ellenborough. (The defendant here read the
certificate signed by Sir Archibald.) Since that he had been much
neglected and injured; and he had nothing to plead in mitigation
but his long services and the irritation of his mind.
The RECORDER summed up the evidence,and the Jury returned
a verdict of Guilty.
The COURT sentenced the defendant to be imprisoned in the
Compter for six calendar months.

PARISII MATTERS.—The committee appointed at
general meeting of the parishioners, held in the vestry
room of St. Clement Danes, on the 21st January last, for
the purpose of promoting a subscription for the relief of
the distressed poor, at tho conclusion of their labours,
presented the following report :—En pursuance of the di-
rections the meeting, the committee made applicaticn
from house to house throughout the parish, for- the con-
tributions of the inhabitants, which had been promptly
and liberally met by most of the respectable individuals
and public bodies in the parish, having the means within
their power. The whole amount of such collections and
subscriptions, paid into the bankers on account of the
treasurer, was 4231. Os, Id. in the distribution of which
your committee rendered important relief to a great num-
ber of families in the most distressing and necessitous
circumstances, during the late inclement season. The
number of poor families visited and relieved by the visit-
ing members of the committee, amount to upwards of
1300, comprising not fewer than 4000 individuals ;
among whom they distributed 2791 bushels of coals-
-3705 loaves of bread-59541b5. of potatoes-1811b.. of
rice, oatmeal, &c.-417 blankets-503 yards of flannel
—23 pairs of shoes, and 25 pairs of stockings. The
distribution of these articles took place at different times,
extending over a period of several weeks, and only at the
dwellings of the recipients, most of whom were visited
three, and many of them four or five times ; and although
among so great a nitirber of families, some few instances,
no doubt, occurred, where imposition has been practised,
and improper persons relieved, yet a great and important
benefit has been rendered to a large number of deserving
persons, at a period of.unusual distress, and has by them
been most gratefully acknowledged.

PEMBROKESHIRE GREAT SESSIONS.
BREACH OF Priarg-17:0F MARRIAGE.
AMINE GairriTms, arixsTra, e. THOMAS WILLIAMS.
The plaintiff, a young lady of considerable property and re-
spectable connections. resides in Solve. Defendant is or has
been a Presbyterian Minister, and resides at Pembroke Dock. In
Solve there is a chapel for Presbyterians, and defendant, as
a Minister of the Gospel, was received by plaintiff and ber
father as a guest. Shortly afterwards defendant went to reside
at Pembroke Dock, from whence, early in 1825, he addressed to
plaintiff the following letter :..

" P-t-r.

" My dear young Lady--Since the auspicious moment of my
introduction to you, your lovely image and your charming embraces
have been impressedi upon my heart. All my future felicity,
therefore, through life, depends on your smile. Deprived of your
love. I must become a miserable outcast ; but should I pin your
heart, then, indeed, I shall enjoy the raptures, such as are said
to be the portion of angels. Yea, to gain your heart is an ob-
ject for which I would freely give worlds, were they possessed
by me ; say then, my charming Anne, will you flatter me with
the prospect of becoming mine ? let me hope you will conde-
scend to heal those wounds your numerous charms have inflicted
on my devoted heart. When I thought that you would not be mine,
hearing of others who were addressing you, I was tormented with
ten thousand anxious doubts,:and under constant apprehensions that
you might not love me ; but now my fears (perhaps I am deceived)
are all removed, and, oh transporting thought! a few months hence,
perhaps, PROVIDENCE will unite my charming object to the
writer, who loves her dearly. When I left Solve on Tuesday last for
my pursuit here, it was a hear-breaking job to part with you; how-
ever, dependents must endeavour to pursue their functions, and
whatever my troubles may be, I ought to bow with all submission
to the will of PROVIDENCE; for Gone who made the wheels of
nature turn from the epoch of creation until the present day, knows
what is most proper for me and you. It is this confidence which
supports me under the affliction of my absence from you. Although
lam living with an excellent family, as I told you before, and
experience every attention which is in their power to show
me, yet, being destitute of your company, I am still un-
satisfied ; but the anticipation of the period in which we
shall know one another more perfectly, this moment ele-
vates my mind to the extreme of happiness ; and I hope, my be-
loved maid, that our union (if it will take place) will render our
life a continuing scene of bliss and comfort. The very mention of
your name animates my breast, and the very thought of our mar-
rage-day consoles my heart. Indeed, my dear friend, Mrs. Mor-
ris spends a vast deal of her time to the praise of you, my beloved.
Need I add, that I never interrupt her on a subject so truly conge.
nial to my heart? Now, lam apt to infer that lam more highly
blessed than ever man was before in the possession of such a friend
as Mrs. Morris, and such an intended as you. Deem not, my
dearest of all, that I did condescend to employ flattery in this ad-
dress of mine, for I perfectly know that your own excellent under-
standing would condemn it ; neither will I attempt to draw any
romantic picture of conjugal happiness : you arc aware of what may
be expected from me—a man, I trust, of liberal ideas, who is ten-
derly devoted to you. I now must conclude.
" I am yours, with respect and love,
" THOS. WILLIAMS."
Defendant's correspondence with the young lady became mote
general. In October, 1820, plaintiff went on a visit to her cousin,
who resided at Pembroke Dock. Defendant met her there, and on
the night previous to her departure, they at up after the inmates of
the house had retired to rest, on the 16th of that month. Urged by ,1
the soothing language of a lover, and one who had been so ardently
attached to her, she fell a victim to defendant, and she gave birth
to a daughter. The plaintiff returned home the day after her dis.
honour, and after a week she received the following letter from de-
fendant z " Pembroke Dock, Oct. 23, 1828.

" MY DEAR, DEAR ANNE —I was glad to receive your letter
informing me that you arrived iafe. I must ray that I felt uncom-
monly when I left. It is impossible that we should feel happy now,
when separated from each other. I hope the time is not far distant
when we shall realise the union intended. I hope that you are better
by this time. Have the goodness to take care of yourself, and be
not negligent, that you may have ground to receive the seed which
you told me you wanted in the garden in the spring. I hope I
shall be able to come to the Al issionary Meeting. Please to accept
my sincere love. Anne is waiting; I cannot write much. GOD be
with you. Think of me and of getting married.
" I remain yours, trul,
" THOMAS WILLIAMS."
The plaintiff, conscious of her dishonour, urged defendant to make
her speedily the only reparation it was in his power to bestow, and
to procure a ring for their union. Unable to resist the entreaty, he
went out and purchased one, which was delivered to her, but no
time was fixed on for the marriage being solemnized, but it was per.
fectly understood that its solemnization would speedily follow. On
the return of plaintiff to Solve, she was visited by the hand of Pro-
vidence with a severe fever, which confined her to her room for four
months. The medical gentleman who attended her pronounced her
complaint to be dropsical, and the means used in cases of that na-
ture were resorted to. Defendant visited her in her illness, and
wrote her several letters ; but the whole evinced a degree of coldness
scarcely to be anticipated from the warm and feeling manner in which
he had previously expressed himself. In April last, under the appre.
henrion of immediate death, and unconscious of her real situation,
from the baffling influence of the complaint pronounced by the
doctors, she wrote, at the instance of defendant, a letter, expressing
her entire concurrence to his marrying another, as it would be use-
less for her, in her extreme illness, to calculate upon a marriage with
him. Her fear", however, were removed, and in a week afterwards
the defendant came to her, and was informed by her of her preg-
nancy. He replied that his prospects in the church were blighted,
and unless plaintiff would accede to the proposition he then made,
his ruin was evident. He urged het to write to him another letter,
in which she would release him Prom his former enFagements, and
deny the fact of her pregnancy to avoid the imputation of his being
the father of her child ; but to calm her fearful apprehensions as to
his sincerity, he, in presence of her girl, avowed his intention of
marrying her. The letter was written by her, and on July 11 she
was confined of a female child. Plaintiff; refusing to disclose the
name of the father of her child, was discountenanced by her friends
and relations, threatened with being turned out of her parents' do.
micile, and, fearful of the consequence, wrote to defendant, stating
her situation, and begging his advice. The following letter was
received :
" Fishguard, July 17, 1029.
"MT DEAR Farzwp—The best advice I can give you is to
keep the utmost secrecy. None can force you to say anything or
swear, when a month is elapsed, and you have no need for it. It
will be better for you and the person you mentioned ; for, if you
say anything about him, his muter, who is a great person, will turn
him out of employ, and then, as I understand, he will have nothing
to live upon, and his friends and fellow.workinen will despise him
for ever; and, ram than this, it will give a mortal blow. Think
of the consequence. Remember that suspicion will not do in any
way—nothing but facts and plain evidences—so that you can pre-
vent all ; and it appears to that person that it is the only way under
such circumstances. Don't you write to your friend, nor say any.
thing, but be strange to hint ; it will be better after this. I send
this letter from Fishguard to be posted at Haverfordwcst, to prevent
any suspicion from this part. 1 will not write my name,
lest this should not come safe to hand. Your friend sends
his love to you, in hopes you will do well after this;" de-
fendant married in December last a Afiss Thomas, and on hs mar.
riage being communicated to plaintiff, her feelings must have been
seen to be described ; then, and not till then, did she disclose the
fact of the defendant being her seducer, and the father of her child.
Admissions of defendant's having written several letters, and of his
marriage, were put in and read. Evidence was adduced in support
of plaintiff's case, frum which it appeared that she had some for-
tune—that defendant had none ; that she was 30 years of age, and
defendant 25. Mr. Jones, for the defendant, called witnesses to
prove that plaintiff had released his client from the promise; in
proof of which he read several letters. Mr. Justice Goulburn
summed up. The Jury retired, and in a quarter of an hour re.'
turned a verdict for plaintif—Damages, 200/. and, on being ques-
tioned by his Lordship, replied they were satisfied that the defend-
dant wrote the letter of the 17th July, and that he was the father of
the child.

FATAL ACCIDENT.—A boy, named John Lowry, aged
twelve years, an apprentice, belonging to the /Bolus, Cap
tain Harvey, a collier of North Shields, lying off Bell
Wharf stairs, Shadwell, was drowned on Tuesday after-
noon in the river Thames. T.ie body cf the deceased
has not since been found.

At an early hour on Monday morning the neighbour-
hood of Off-alley, Hungerford-market, was alarmed by a
man having jumped out of a second-floor window into the
court. It appears that the unfortunate man, whose name
is Stephen Morley, a shoemaker, living near 'l'cmple-bar,
had for some days previous shown symptoms of derange-
n►ent, and on the Saturday previous had attempted to
hang himself, in which design he was fortunately pre-
vented. On Sunday evening he went to the house of
one of his shopmates in Off-alley, and expressed a desire
to sleep there, which was granted. The unfortunate
man was conveyed to the Westminster-hospital dreadfully
injured ; but, what is most remarkable, not a single
bone was fractured. He soon became in a raving state of
madness, and it was found necessary to confine him in a
strait waistcoat.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

BOW-STREET.

CABRIOLET DRlTERS.—Y4;tetTa;tie driver of a cabriolet ap.
peered upon summons, to answer the complaint of air RICHARD
Btawrz, for driving furiously along the street, so as to endanger his
(Sir Richard's) life.
Sir RICHARD stated, that he was passing the corner of a street
when the defendant came driving along at a furious rate, and in spite
of being called to slacken his pace, he drove on, and witness had
great difficulty in saving himself from being run over.
The driver made a most humble apology, and begged Sir Richard
would forgive him for the sake of a wife and large family.
Sir R. /Lamm said he had no wish but to protect the public, and
If Mr. Halls would let the defendant off with the payment of costs,
he had no desire to press the charge.
The defendant was then discharged with a severe admonition as
to his future conduct.
MA ALBOROUGH -STREET.
Amelia Anderson, apparently about sixteen years of age, was yes.
terday placed at the bar, before H. M. Roz, Esq. charged with the
following daring robbery :
It appeared that the prisoner went on Tuesday evening to lee her
mother, who resides in Carnaby-street, and after leaving the span.
mentor occupied by her parent, she opened the staircase window,
crawled over the leads, and entered the first floor window, where she
forced open some drawers, and stole half a dozen silver spoons, a
silver hunting watch, and several articles of plate belonging to Miss
Harris. She was about returning across the leads when she was sp.
Fehended, and on being searched by Clements, an Inspector of
Police at the Station, the articles were found on her person.
The prisoner declined saying any thing in her defence, and she
was fully committed for trial.
John Ryland, an athletic fellow, having the appearabes of a
groom, was brought up charged with violently assaulting the officers,
and creating a disturbance at Viscount 3laynard's entertainment.
Ballad, an officer of this establishment, stated that himself and
other officers were in attendance in Grosvenor-square, during the
entertainment given by the above-mentioned nobleman. He ob.
served the prisoner interfering with all the servarts who were in at.
tendance with the carriages, and provoking them to fight, and about
half.past two in the morning he saw the prisoner strike a lad who
was passing quietly, with so much force that he fell between the
carriage wheels. A person who was standing by remonstrated with
him upon the violence of his conduct, when he struck him also.
Ballad, who had entreated him to go home two or three times, thin
went up to him, and the prisoner immediately closed with him; but
the timely assistance of Schofield put an end to the conflict, and he
was literally dragged to the watch-house.
Mr. DYER inquired what the prisoner had to say ?
The defendant replied that he had drank too much beer.
Mr. DYER remarked that drunkenness could not protect a man
after such improper conduct. He must pay a fine of 10s. or be tom.
mitted for 14 days in default.