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t;. €'9,•e Lit injury in the liver 45 "1 -
to causerlis dea:h, lie also stated, that the
Ctind was- caused 'by a weapon with a triatigi-
blade resembling a bayonet. Mr. keys
promp[.. to the officers who
,fere wounded; hut o ode of !heir lujur;eB were
'tf a dangerous descriptiOn. Smithers was a man
good character, though fearless in discharging
He was 'for e time at Qaten's-
ilore Po/ice Office before he was removed to
te„l,''nreetand also attended regularly wirh La-
It."'er at the: Opera House (luring the season, awl.
geoer,ally es ne,et ed by 't he.Alagistrates for his
114411-Iming ch av lour.
ofh"klriog the various Noblemen, .Generals,
to ,:,trs, and Magistrates, repaired to Ca:o-street
Thth'w. the ;lace where the Reformers had met.
p,rt is a stable, and a narrow ladder
tray
fled in one corner, which ascends through a
smit`hor into a hayloft, where there are three
the l" roorns of a temporary description. One of
tkto!.4°ll!_s was coustituted for their meeting-place,
littl"'oll for a sit tiru4-room, attel the third, which
co. th!ltt light, for the secretaryship of the con-
:, which WIN conducted by Tuis!le wood.
orrlithers was a lino-looking man and an aspiring
batter of great merit in his occupation. There is
tbs,llY ditieren,..^e in his countenance, except a
oult(:d resignation. He was covered with a sheet,
tiCittiog which, a ghastly sight exhibited I elf.
clotlh'covered with blood ;eS ant t. • werea
1". infliced by a dagger,' was on his Fight
p one inch and a half in length, and had
%utiateri to a great depth.
tre the place where the Reformers met, there
troe. no cb,irs or seats, and they generally
the'll. 10 conduct their business. Davidson,
was an, active person amongst them,
in the neighbourhood. He was for-
k: a man in respectable circumstances in
"t•ten ive way of bu.iness as a cabinet-
11141cp •
tyi3il ; hot in consequence of his political
(s,rrlNls disagreelug with those of his to
t!, . e of them men of title), they 'deprived shim of
mile3opport ; and, from repeated losses, he was
et:eh to extreme poverty, ai;cl ever since he has
uceti its app icntion to the cause o Reformf
~t'ierehy involved himself in his present clif-
,tipy..

[Morning Post
Ct~'IItISTANTIAL DETAILS COLLECTED FROM PER-

SONS ON THE SYoT.
bell the Officers first appeared at the stable-
and fieftloillded admission, they were answer-
:. 4 vollev of fire-arms, accompanied by the
tin'tLillation-1" the b-- traps are come." The
t,4l.•was immediatelv forced, and the fire re-
11,1111led by those within the stable, up the " trap
as well as by those without the tloor.
s:(lse who had en.ered j were immediately oin-
t! uY their brother•offi::er, front without. and
,!rtl4" contest ensn-ed Finding the officers
,t,:erimincd, the gang jumped down, and, in-
be4 of acting on the defensive, immediately
Nne the as9rOants, when the w int of cut-
tdiNs was particularly felt by the Officers, t: hO,
with pistols, and their staves, had
Nit. armed
130 11 the exception of Nteber) left their "words
Wind them. Srnit hers, whose courage had often
' proved, recognized Thistlewood as very
oetive
late ano went forward to sake him, when the.
er immediately run him through the body,
immediattly expired. Ellis,- a brother
t'l.teel", instantly fired over the shoulder :of
1,-e fallitt R Smithers,at the assassin, but missed
111„3.,ei"I; as did another Officer, whose pistol
C"'d in the pan. The scuffle in the stable
illitred for four or five minutes, when the
voi'irg gave, way, and each of them endea-
ed to save himself. One of them was
%,tized before he could get ant, and on Isis person
Ats inntid a bag of cartridges and several bullets.
6t9 this moment, it is supposed Thistlewood maele
""Pe. The remainder of those examined on
itiedaestbay evening were taken in the Mews and
ttbitil'e adjoining streets by the officers. Ellis,
.
tlt~r
e the act of .attempting to save Smi-
received a stab front behind, a little
ti,hove the calf of the leg, from ,a bayonet, it is
111',1)°,.sed, stud sustained considerable injury.--
41):keSt the Officer, who was hastening to the
41; arriving at the corner of Johu-street,
u
k I! a coachmen, who was waiting to take tip
it!e eu,(4lY, " Have you seen any of our peo-
-40,0ut here ?" but scarcely had the words
beep
uttered, when • a villain who had so far
t6r4„Ped fired at him, and the ball penetrated
both the collars of his coats, and
Pn"rsliqgraied his shoulder. Pitcher ithinediately
vutd the v•II. and on securing him, he said,
oti n
I wish I had shot you!" Seve-
frh,%'eta were also found on the person of this
Pldee • Westeott's hat was perforated -in three
4 bell' "
(1 his left hand ,s considerably injured by
dirwhich fortuntely for him, tools a slantin
..eto
na and passeda through the cuff of his coat

[British Press.]
Agee pester CORONER'S
an
CORONER'S INQUEST.
Inquisition was taken at the Duke of York,
1
4.„rects Edgeware-road, before •Thomas STittLING,
)1;' oroner for the County of Middlesex, on the body of
lAredb4r4 Smeithers, who was killed by Thistlewood's gang, oil
ecle6datt. He observed, that it was a matter of vast
Itil'o Y nig
°rt
t},'lnce, and would take up a great length of time ; and
he had not issued his warrant expressly for the puN
Of Proceeding
now with the case, as the Court was al-
d} Rssern 11 •ed it would be advisable to hear whatever evi-
tlentlrrc
could be brought before them. The Jury assented,
and
Yle
Unrrediately went to view the body, which was at the
itrf'tse and Groom, at the corner of John-street and Caton-
'et•h}t They were shewn into a room on the first flour,
bthe body :1S leid upon the back on the floor ; the
v'4 rl'ere was
from.the stomach was naked, with the excep-
-4 uf being covered over with a sheet. The fatal wound
,Pii„cared on the right side of the chest, within half an inch
tired
turf breast, directly opposite the heart. It appeared oil the
,
pu
.Ce to he about three quarters of all inch loug, and half
t:irMl wide. There was an immense crowd round the
4:" during the whole day, and many Gentlemen of respec-
-o,r utY and rank came to view the premises where the mut-
uolomitt
" ed, which is situated in the corner of the
,'w•ty on the south-west end of Caton-street ; it is a build-
tw. stories high, and of p of glass the
PPer story were broken by tire tirin th.e
Theanes lower party
WAS

Ofnipleie;y 6J:iv,' lip, aril a great quantity of blood still
te-
nlained in !lit, street.

The Coroner and Jury having satisfied theiliselVes in exa•
mining thb illaCe) returned to the Jury-room at the Duke of
York, in Queen-street, to hear the evidence.

Pyall, the summoning officer in St. Mary-le-hone, said, he
came just at the moment On 'deceased fell ; he saw him
bleeding profusely, and he expired instantly. He assisted in
carrying him into the Hdrse and Groom, but he bad not seen
Into struck ; the firing in the street was so rapid, that it was
dangerous for the inhabitants to go out; they could only
speak to the firing, and those Who were immediately upon
the spot were not in attendance,
.as be had no time to sum-
mon them.

The Coroner asked who the premises where the murder
was committed belonged to, or if the proprietor was in at-
tendance ?

A Gentleman of the Jury said they belonged to General
Watson, who is now abroad; but lately they were in the oc-
cupation of a man who had formerly been hi 3 servant, and
who has had the care of his town house since he left England.
Firth, the person alluded to, is under examinati6n. He
says he let the premises to a Mr. Harris, a few days ago.
Pyall said, the individual alluded to was a milkman, that
he had them for a cow-house, and lately let them to a man
who bad belonged to the Guards, who was to use them for a
horse and cart; that the conspirators bad thew only two
digs, and as far as he could learn, no one knew they had
them at all till discovered accidentally, as they used the
greatest precaution.

The Coroner asked in what manner they bad been disco-
vered ? A Gentleman present, who did not give his name,
said he was informed that one of them, he understood named
Davidson, of radical-meeting notoriety, happened to come
down about eight. o'clock on Wednesday night, for a light,
when a cutlass was observed suspended from a belt round
his bidy, underneath his top-coat, the point of which was
exceedingly sharp, and it appeared to be fresh ground ; he
had also a brace of pistols hanging from another belt. Seve-
ral others being observed under very suspicious circum-
stances, and all of them with arms concealed about their
persons, created suspicion, and information was sent to the
police, who arrived in about an hour afterwards. When the
others heard them at the door, a pistol was fired out at the
window ; at this moment the deceased ascended the loft
where they were assembled, and was immetiiately stabbed, it
is supposed, by a stick-sword, and he fell backward, uttered
a groan, and instantly expired. The military came in a few
minutes, and it was a matter of surprise how the others
escaped, as there is a range of houses at the back of the pre-
mises, through which they must have been admitted. If a few
soldiers had been planted on the roofs of the houseS, which
could have been easily effected, they must have been all
taken. - The firing continued about half an hour, and it is
suspected that many oPthost who escaped were wounded, as
tracks of blood were traced to a great distance.
At this moment a Gentleman arrived in a chaise, and stated
that Thistlewood had been taken near Finsbury-square, and
conveyed to the Secretary of State's Office ; he said he had
remained there a few minutes; that during his stay he saw
three others brought in; that the sentries were doubled, and
the greatest alai m prevailed in that part; no less than 500
people were collected at‘Vhitehall, and they were increasing
every minute.

The Coroner apologized to the:Jury fur the trouble he had
given them, and said, as no more evidence was present, he
must posti.one the inquest till the result of the examinations
of those iu custody shall he known.

[For further interesting Proceedings, see the Fourth Pagel

SEDITIOUS PUBLICATIONS.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH, FRIDAY.

On the sitting of the Court this day, Robert
Shorter was again tried and convicted of selling,
on the 25th of September, another seditious libel,
in No. 3 of The Republican. On the name of
Wetlen being called, the ATTORNEY-GENERAL
rose-and stated, that the last defendant being con-
victed of the Same offence with which the present
defendant stood charged, he hoped the purposes
of justice were answered, and therefore should
not proceed in this ease, The ATTORNEY-GENE-
RAL pursued the same course in the case of Sains-
bury the younger, who stood in a similar situation.
Thomas Dolby was then called ; he appeared on
the floor, and pot in an affidavit, stating, that in
consequence of the absence of,Mr. Sherwin, who
was a material witness, he could not safely pro-
ceed to trial. The ATTORNEY•GENERAL stated,
that considering the situation in which he stood
towards the defendant, although it was not usual,
he had no objection to the request of Mr. Dolby.
After some short conversation, it was agteed it
should stand over till after Easter Term, to be
then tried at the Sittings.

CORN-EXCHANGE, FEB. 25.—Not having, had
any fresh arrivals of Wheat siuce Wednesday,
there were but few samples on sale this morning
from Essex, Kent, or Suffolk, and although there
was but little life in the trade, yet Monday's prices
were obtained for the finest qualities. Fine Malt-
ing Barley sold on the same terms as nn Wednes-
day ; but the demand was not so brisk as on
Monday, and the middling qualities are Is. per
quarter lower than on that day; Oats are Is. per
quarter cheaper, and dull sale at that decline ; in
Beans and Peas there is no alteration.
We are assured that Lord SmatouTtf has kind-
ly intimated to Mrs. Salm-tags, the widow of the
Police Officer who fell in the discharge of his
duty, that her case and that of her orphan family
shall be duly considered by Government.
Yesterday, Prince ESTE/MAZY, the Austrian
Ambassador, was introduced to his MAJESTY, at
his Palace is Pall-mall, upon his return to Eng-
land front Vienna, &e. His Excellency had the
honour of a private audience of the KING.
GENERAL D'EYBREUX.—General D'Evereux
having arrived in Dublin, has directed a Board
of Field Officers to sit for the investigation of
the Claims of the Officers, who have returned
from Margaritta. They have rtques•ed, that till
officers prefer►ing claims will attend."—(Dubiin
Evening Mat.)
EXTRAORDINARY INCRPASE IN A FANIII.Y.—On
Saturday last, the wife of George Cook, a jour-
Deyman out of employment, residing at NO. 40,
Clerkeuwell Close, Clerkenwed, was delivered of
three female children, who, together with their
mother, are likely to do well, making now a fa-
mily of seven children under ten years of age, and
with but little uicau.s to provide tor them,

THEATRICAL REGISTER,
Performed Last Night.
TR EA TRE ROYAL, DnuaY-LANE.—The Siege of Belgrade
IheSeraskier, Mr. Braham ; Lillap Madame Vestrit. After
which, Jack and the Bean Stalk. •
THEATRE ROYAL, COVEI4T-GARDEN.—The Antiquary: Lore),
Mr. Durnset MiSs Isabella Wardour, Miss Stephens. After
Which (id time)i Too Late for Dinner.

Os* For PARLIAMENTARY PRoEEEDINGS, see the Fourth Page.

PRICE OF STOCKS
THIS DAY AT TWELVE O'CLIIER•
I
3 per Cent. Red...; . ... ,68ii Bank Long Ann. T 3-laths
9 per Cent. C0n5..... 644 68 Imp.' 9 per Cent. Awn... 67ii
SI per Cent. - • • • 77i India Bonds )3s, I2s. I3s. pr.
4 per Cents • • • 874-11 Exch. Bills, 2d is. dis. Is. pt.
I
5 per Ct. Nary Aun..... tOdi Cons, for Apt it

MAILS.
Aae►vei,.._2 Dublin, I Guernsey and Jersey, I Holland.
Due-2 Waterford," Guttenburgb, 3 Haroburgb.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON !MIDGE TO-MORROW.
Morning, 23 minutes after 0. Evening) 49 minutes afteo 12.

THE SUN.

SOLEM QUIS DICERE FAISUM AUDEAT ?

LONDON,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1820.

The common sentiments of mankind revolt with
such horror 'from the Conspiracy which has been
!o happily detected and frustrated, that it is need-
less for us to say more, than that we deeply•sym-
pathize with all the loyal and virtuous part
of the Community, in every feeling which so
atrocious a design is calculated to inspire. But
for the interposition of Providence this Country
might have become the scene of general carnage
and anarchy. What the Country has thus escaped
is a much more consolatory reflection than can
arise from the apprehension and punishment of the
execrable offenders. There can be no doubt that
if the Miscreants bad been successful in the Me-
tropolis, wretches, in probable confederacy with
them, would have adopted the same measures
in various parts of the Country, and that massacres
would have taken place in many quarters. It
is highly gratifying to know, that even the po-
pulace, with whbm the wretches might have ex-
pected to find favour, vented their indignation
against Traismewoon, in his progress to Bow.
street and to the Home Department, and on his
return to he committed to prison, invoking capi-
tal punishmeue on him for his flagitious inten-
tions. Such feelings, we hope, will always char
raeterize‘ even the lowest orders of the community.
his probable that We' should not have had such
miscreants among us as those who will now be
brought to justice for their crimes, if it were not
for the. writings of such men as COBBETT,
Woocan, HoNa.,•and the rest of the Radical Re-
formers, who disgrace, pollute, and prostitute to
the most diabolical purpose, that admirable en-
gine of National Freedom, the PUBLIC Ness of this
Country, the, freest of any on the face of the
globe. Ministers have often been accused 'of be-
ing too supine respecting the mischieyous effu-
sions of the Radical Presses, and of indifference
towards those public Journals which zealously sup-
portihe best interests of the Country, without a
slavish devotion to Government. The dreadful
events from which they have escaped will, we
hope, render them more vigilant on the one
hand, and more attentive on the other. The
Public Press, is, indeed, a powerful instru-
ment, and Ministers never had more occasion for
its firm support than at this' perilous moment.
We have followed the course which we adopted
yesterday, for the gratification of our Ri•aders, of
extracting from all the Morning Papers, a full
account of all the circumstances that relate to
the infamous conspiracy which has so fortunately
been frustrated, and which otherwise might have
destroyed the Government, as well as every ve-
nerable establishment among us, have over-
whelmed the Country with a deluge of blood,
and have brought on us all the horrors of Re-
bellion.

There was an examination this day 3t the Home
Department, of two more of the persons taken
into custody on suspicion of being implicated in
the horrible designs of the Conspirators. An ad-
ditional quantity of arms, since discovered, were
brought to that Office. Greater discoveries are
expected.

The Paris Papers of Tuesday last, which were
due this morning, have not arrived.

This was Settling D4y at the Stock Exchange;
but up to one o'clock no Defaulters had been de•
elated. The Funds remain steady. It i►t the
smallest accotlnt that has been recullected for a
considerable time.

Ti R ToWER.—The Anti-Chamber, Reception-
Room, tfud Depositary of the CRow'N JEWELS, in
the Tower, h,ive been covered with purple hang-
ings, as Royal Mourning, fur our late lamented
SOVEREIGN, by order of the Loan CPIAMBERLAIN.
Yesterday the Dukes of.; YORK and CLARENCE,
and the Duchess 0: GLOUCRITIiR vitiited his MA-