Star.
London, England, 1808-08-13 00:00:00

FROM LLOYD' LIST.
GRAVESEND, AUGUST 12.—. Passed by the Blucker, Moore,
rem Malta ; and the Freiket, Paulson, frbm Oporto. Sailed the
Minerva, Bruce ; Alpha, Hutton ; Marquis of Kildare, Cale ;
and Peter William, Steinhoff, for Oottenburgh.

HULL, AUGUST 9.
The Prince William armed ship sailed from the
}lumber last Wednesday morning, with a fleet for
Gottenburgh. The Syren, Rya; and Salerno, SCHOLES,
of this port, from Stockholm, arrived at Carlscrona
edit in July. These Captains, with several other),
ending no English vessel ready to proceed with them '
for Gottenburgh, applied to Admiral HOOD fora con-
voy, tvho sent them one on the 20th ult. and they
were expected to sail next day.
Since our last the following ships have arrived at
this port from GREENLAND t—The Truelove, Mu.-
2424 with 19 whales, 210 seals, 240 butts blubber ;
Perseverance, HUNTER, 15 whales, 83 seals, 310 butts
of blubber.

The Walker, SADLEN, of this port, was off Shet-
livid on the 25th ult. with 27 whales, about 220 tons
of oil.

From awls' grnAtrs.—Duncombe, TAYLOR, 13
whales, 800 butts blubber ; Harmony, M'BRIDE, 11
tvbales, 390 butts blubber.

BELFAST, AUGUST 8.

Thursday last, •the Assizes for the County of Ar--1
inagh conunenc:ed at Armagh, before the Honourable
13aron Mir CLIILLAND, and the Honourable Justice
MA YNE:

The trial which excited the greatest interest was
that of Major Alexasder Campbell, who was tried for
the wilful murder of Captain Alexander Boyd, at
Newry; by shooting him with a pistol.
In the course olthe trial of this unhappy affair, a
ontraricty of evidence appearing respecting the words
of the deceased, whether those words were spoken at a
time when the deceased conceived he wus mortally
wounded and dying, or not—the Judge, in this case,
thought fit to direct a separate issue to be sent up to
the Grand Jury, to try the fact, who, after a shots de-
libetation, returned a verdict, finding .. that the words
antided to were spoken by the deceased in contempla-
tion of death, or at a time when he considered himself
dying .hr—After a long and patient heating, he was
found guilty, and sentenced to be hanged on Monday
(this day) ; but, on account of the excellent charac-
ter given of him by many bfficets of the first respec-
tability, he was recommended to mercy, and the exe-
cution postponed till Wednesday se'nnight. An offi-
cer imthediately set off for Dublin with the memotlal
to his Grace the Lord Lieutenant. •

Hugh Boylast was convicted of highway robbery, at
Market Hill, and sentenced to be hanged on the 30th
instant.

No other prosecution of any note took place, and
the business closed on Friday, being much shorter
than was almost ever remembered.

On Saturday, the Right Hon. Earl And COnntess
ot LONDONDERRY landed at Donaghadee from Port
Patrick, and immediately Proceeded to his Lordship's
seat at Mount Stewart. • ,

Yesterday the Right Honourable the Lord .and
Lady LECALE, and suite, landed at Donaghadec from
Port Patrick.

Yesterday Henry Lod was examined at Guildhall
a second time, on a charge of hating forged a draft
For 6001. on the banking house of Messrs Prescott
and Co. pm-porting to be drawn by Messrs. Charles
Price and Co. Set-eral witnesses were examined, one
of whom proved that the prisoner had changed a .501.
bank note at the shop of a hatter in Oxford-street, of
the same number with one given by the bankers for
the cheque. He was committed for trial on this
charge, and is to be examined soon on a charge of a
similar nature.

QUEEN-SQUARE.—A hackney coachman, named
Battley, who drives the coach No. 433, was charged
with having extorted more than his fare from an old
Chelsea Pensioner, in Tothill-street. The prisoner
behaved with great insolence to the Magistrates, who
Ened him 20s. and on his refusing to pay it, he was
committed to the House of Correction for 7 days,
there to be kept at hard labour.
MARLBOROUGH-STREET.—Yesterday Joseph Wahh,
-a coachman out of place, and a married man with
six children, was finally examined on a charge of hav-
ing, under the pretence of courtship and intended mar-
nage, obtained the sum of 31. from a servant girl to
a French Lady in Mount-street, Grosvenor-square.
He passed by the name of Samuel Webb, said he was
head coachman to Lord Henry Petty, and produced
a pretended will, by which it appeared that he had
41001. left to him by a relation. The banns were
published in St. George's parish, and under the pre-
text of proving the will, he obtained the 31. He also
endeavoured to prevail on her to pawn her clothes for
the alledged fees at Doctor's Commons. The girl
refused, and he absented himself. He was afterwards
met accidentally and taken into custody by Gregory
the constable. There were several other charges
against him, but they were considered as debts. He
the 31. and was discharged.

iumsadri, AUGUST
This ~elight4dl retireMent from the toils of busi-
ness, and the giddy round of fashionable life, is at
last completely stored with company at once select,
respectable, and distinguished. Amongst the latter,
the most excellent and amiable Baroness d'A a: EL AND
with modest dignity takes the lead, d, all unconscious
of her worth." Hex son, Aunusrus, is a fine youth,
much resembling his Royal 'Father, and promises
well :

" Si qua fats asters tumpas,
Tu MARCILLIIS erts."•-saw.
13er venerable parents, Lord gild Lady bmisionE,
with her widowed sisters, a decorate," dignify and
" cheer the elevated sphere they move in," little in-
debted to the adventitious aids of fickle fortune, but
less disposed to profit by them. Sir WILLIAM CUR-
TIS takes his station next in point of respectability—
he has, however, left us, on an excursion to East-
bournevafter dismissing his son and beautiful family
for Lci.idoa, Sir WILLIAM, who knows as well as any
man how to mix the a utile duki," did not leave us till,
with the other Trustees of our harbour, all business
was dispatched, and intends to return as soon as his
house is ready for the reception of his own family af-
ter the departure of his son's. Lord UXBRIDGE has
also just left us for a while, The chastity, beauty,
and simplicity which are, morning and evening, dis-
played on the Pier, may challenge a similar assem-
blage in any part of the civilized werld—a structure,
indebted to the dictates of humanity for its founda-
tion, to science for its plan, and to the beauty and
worth of its perambulators, for its most exquisite or-
nament !

Yesterday his Royal Highness the Prince of WALES
entered into his 47th year. The festivities at Brigh-
ton were pnusually brilliant. The Duke of YORK
and all his Royal Brothers had left town on Thurs-
day eveaing for Brighton, in order to be present at
the celebration of the natal day of their most illus-
trious brother, the Heir Apparent to the Crown of
Great Britain. In town the principal places of pub-
lic entertainment, the houses of the royal tradesmen,
and those of every person who partook in the least
degree of any thing of public character, were illumi-
nated. The illuminations on the Warehouse for the
Yelion Fever Remedy at Charing-Cross were appro..
Triate and beautiful : the Star on the top of the house
displayed an immense number of variegated lamps,
and the Anchor which denotes that the Yellow Fever
Remedy is considered the seaman's SHairr ANCHOR,
was very splendid, and attracted great attention. The
bells of St Martin's, and several other parishes, rang
a merry peal ; the Honourable Artillery Corps, the
Princess Charlotte of Wales's Volunteers, and several.
other corps discharged filo de joie; and the day was
spent with the most sincere proofs of attachment to
his Royal Person.
GRAND FETE AT BLACKHEATH.—The fete on
Thursday, given by her Royal Highness the Prin-
cess of WALES, at Blackheath, in honour of the birth
day of her Royal mother, the Duchess of BRUNS-
WICK, was the most splendid and elegant entertain-
ment that has been witnessed during the present sea-
son. All the Nobility and Gentry remaining in town;
together with those of the surrounding country, were
invited. Forty covers were laid in the dining room,
nni at half past six thirty-seven persons of distinc-
tion sat down to a most sumptuous dinner, served up
in an elegant service of plate; the sideboard was
richly laid out with a number of large gold waiters
and salvers—the centre of the table was much ad-
mired for the 'iciness of the golden vases it con-
tained, filled with the choicest of aromatic flowers.—
As soon as the company entered the dining room,
the band belonging to the Royal Artillery struck up
" God save the King," and was followed by " Pule
Britannia," and several other delightful airs, during
dinner. At ten o'clock the dancing began in the
greenhouse, which was prepared for the purpose,—
the- vralls and ceiling were lined with the choicest
shrubberies and flowers, and enriched with wreaths
of variegated lamps, a beautiful charfdelier hung in
the centre, and over the door in the garden were
three large letters, A. D. B. in variegated lamps.
The lawn had a beautiful effect, the trees and shrub-
beries being hung with lamps. The last dance was
led down by Lord VILLERs and Miss POOL, to the
tune of Mrs. Johnson, and the two first dances were
led down by her Royal Highness and Lord RIVERSy
to the tune of Princes: Delgo and Medley. At half past 1
one o'clock the company sat down to supper, and di,.
not break up until near four, when the company be- I
gan to withdraw. Her Royal Highness the Duchess i
of BRUNSWICK seemed highly pleased, and did nut
retire till near twelve o'clock, though she in general
goes to bed at half past nine. The Princes, of
WALES, who was elegantly attired, seemed highly
gratified, and her endeavours to enliven the scene
were unremitting. The Ladies vied with each other
in splendour of dress—Miss PERCEVAL wore a robe of
pink satin, covered with a tunic of the most superb
Brussels net. Mrs. B. PAGET wore a _most elegant
white satin dress, richly embroidered with gold span-
gles. Among the company, we noticed the follow-
ing Nobility and Gentry :
The Marchioness of Salisbury and Lady Cecil, Lord end Lady
Uxbridge, Lord and Lady Arden, Sir Thomas and Lady Wilson,
Lord Palmerston, Dowager Lady Eases, Lord Bathurst, Lady
Begot, Lord Villers, Lord Rivets, Lord Charles GrevWe, Lord
Henry Fitzgerald, Captain and Lady Hood, Mr. Greville, Mr.
Angerstein, Mr. and Mrs. John Lock, Mr. and Mrs. Boucheret,
Mr. Elliott, Captain Begg,Dr. Windus, Mr. and Mrs. Percrral, 1
Count Matterosa, the other Spanish Nobles, &c. &c.
Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES visited
Somerset-house yesterday. She was accompanied by
a Lady in waiting. Royal Highness wore a white
dress, up to the throat, a white chip gipsey-hat, tied
with green ribbons, and a purple and green scarf.
She was in a very low phaeton, and was surrounded
with spectators. •
Yesterday a man of the narne of Davis, and a wo-
man of the name of Elk Bisheft, were charged with
exciting a riot in Castle-street, Oxford-street, a few
days since, when a mob demolished the windows of a
house there. The Defendants were held to bail.

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' Farther expetir. faith the F4stose machine kACES, AUGUST gu 4
for pumping out ships without men, have lately been Mr. Mies kawke.. 4 yrs old. pt. 10lb. agar. iati'
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made with great effect in an armed lugger off this 6117. sYn °ld, 74' Sib.Ocdnul2 heat, I °°gL fag** 414
place: The pumps .
Mr. Croft's Hawke - t warned ewer 'corked no less than 90 strokes I Mr. witherden.,
- 2 dr
per minute: A Sweepstakes of Sge. each, And lOgi. added by the Stewards of
the Rice, for horses not in training—King's Plate weights—
Heats the last mile.-8 Subscribers.
Mr. Copes Old Nettle
Sir T. Clarges's Baronet, aged •L - _
S to 4 upon Old Nettle.--Sii paid:
A Handicap Plate, value 501. given by the Membeis emn4Bit Bo-
rough, for all ages. Heats, two miles and aha
Mr. Croft's b. h. Hawk; 4 yrs old, Bst. 101 b. - 1 1
Mr. Rush's Humility, 5 yrs old, 91t. sib. - - S 2
Mr. Hyde's Augusta, 4 yrs old, list. - - 9
Three to one on Hawke at starting-10 to 1 upon hint at
coming in. •
Before dinner,. Hawke wori the first heat of the
match so easily, that the filly did not start a second
time. For the Ladies's Plate, both horses went on
' the wrong side of the post. After running about
two miles, they pulled up, came back, and started,
„again. A good heat. Won by about a length. Ilk
handicap, after dinner, won easily by Bawls. Be;
tween the two latter heats, there was a match between
Sir T..CLARGES' Battler, and Mr. Dnianca's Beaver,
for fifty guineas, which was won easily by the latter.
The Hill was better attended than on either of the
preceding days.

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OXFORD, AUGUST 13.
Tuesday last our Races commenced.
The Gold Cap of 100 Guineas value, and 80 Guineas in specie.
Mr. Ladbroke's Master lackey, 4yrs. - - 1
Mr. Sitwell'. Taurus, by Sir Peter, Syrs. - 2
Mr. Permor's Bantam, 4yrs. - - 3
Mr. C. Dandas's Cambrian, 4yrs. • - - 4
The field the favourite--6 to 4 agst. Master Jackey.—A good
race bet Ween Master lackey and Taurus.
The Town Plate of £5O.
Mr. Butler's b. m. Miss Coiner - - 1 1
Mr. Fermor's Bantam - - - 2 2
A Produce Stakes of 25 Guineas each-4 Subscribers.
Mr. Lucas's b. f. by Guildford - - - I
Mr. Beechey's b. g. by Tont Tring - 4

WEDNMMY.
The Noblemen and Geritlernen's Purse of £5O.
Mr.l.ucas's b. f. by Guildford, 3 yrs old - 1 1
Mr. Butler's colt - - - . 2 3
Mr. Beechey's b. g. - - . s 2
The Hunter's Stakes of Sep.—Mr. Pryce's mare walked over.
THURSDAY.
£5O, the gift of his Grace the Dulte of Marlborough.
Mr. Heath's b. h. Rulhbo - - - 3 1 1
Mr. Butler's Miss Coiner, aged - 2 2 -2
Mr. Faulkner's Doubtful, aged - - 1 3 3

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biIAiDitONE.ICENT, AUGUST 11.
• • . tuft nfito sr: 11ATHAN.
Stith Wei an indietinerit against ihe Defendants
Who Was a Jew crimp, for se,locing eleven seaitteps
part of the crew of the Victory, to desert froin his
Majesty's service, hi order to get them on board
t'eutenant Anderson stated, that he had received
intimation that the Seamen in were on board
a Gravesend boat at the Nore ; he therefore went in
pursuit of theme and saw the Sir Francis Burdett"
Gravesend boat hovering about the Indiaman, at the
Nore. He hailed her, and obliged her to bring to.
He went on board, and as soon as he got upon deck
the Defeudant, Nathan, Met him, and presented him
with a protetibn for tens men for the Dorset East Itt-
diaman. He refused tb look at it, but immecl•ately
went below. He there found the seamen, who all
iminediately produced their liberty tickets, which
were not expired. He took therm on board the Prince
of Orange man of war, with Mr. Nathan in their Com-
pany. As soon as the Captain arriVed on board, Mr.
Nathan was handed over to the Master at Arms, and
put in irons, and continued in custody for several
days:
Two of the seamen of the names of Hart and Jebel
were examined as t,o the mode in Which they were
carried away: !They stated, that they had liberty for
fourteen-days. but they had been absent only fiW;
that all their Money being gone, they had thoughts
of returning to their ship ; they went to Billingsgate
for that purpose, and there they met Mr, Nathan and
several of their ship-mates. Mr. Nathan gave theth
plenty of grog and tobacco, until they were quite
drunk ; he then put them into a hackney.coach which
conveyed them to the water-side, They then took
boat, and pulled alongside a Gravesendman ; they
got aboard, and Mr. Nathan went with them ; he
took. them all down below, and gave them more gin
and beer, and they caroused all night. Towards
day-break they found themselves in the Downs, and
then Hart wished to go an board his own ship. N.
than told them they had much better go on board an
Indiaman, and he had provided a good birth for
them ' • they however refused. At length they were
hailed by the man of war's boats and then Nathan
came down below, in a great fright, and said they were
all done. The Lieutenant came on board and took Mr.
Nathan away with them ; as their liberty was not ex.
pired they were not confined, but they heard Mr.
Nathan was put in the bilboes.

For the Defendant, it was contended by his Coun-
sel, that the seamen had imposed upon Nathan, and
that they had represented themselves to him at foreign
seamen ; to prove this, he called a Mrs. Dempsey and
her daughter, who kept a sailor's lodging-house at
Wapping. She stated, that they employed Nathan
to get them a ship; and gave an akent bond to repay
him his advances. Hart being shewn the bond, de-
nied he had ever :et Air marl to any paper. On being
asked whether ono of his shipmates, named Fer-
rara, could write He said; " yes," he knew he
could writ:. in French, but he Was not sure he could
write in English, He was asked, could he .sign his
name 3 With great simplicity be answered, he would -
not swear, that king whereby he had never seen him
write his name, but he had seen 11u.3 write in French or
foreign lingo, and so could swear to that.

Lieutenant Andersmi was again called, who proved
that he found the men evidently recovering from a
state of great intoxication.

The Jury 'found the Defendant guilty. •

FORGERY.
Isaac Long was indicted for forging and uttering a
Bill of Exchange, purporting to be drawn by Dahiel
Sparshot, Purser of his Majesty's ship Fisgard, on the
18th of April, 1808, with intent to defraud the Vic-
tualling Board.

Bantuel Lewis, Clerk to Messrs. Cobb and Com-
pany, Bankers at Marte, deposed, that the prisoner
came to their banking-house at Margate on the 18th
of April. He produced the bill in question, wilich
purported to be drawn by the Purser of the Fisgard,
and it had the certificate of Captain Bolton ; that the
ship had received 168 days' necessary expenditure.—
It being regular in form, the witness discounted the
bill, and sent it to Messrs. Esdaile and Company,
their correspondents at London. At the time the
prisoner presented the bill, he was dressed in a naval
uniform.

Captain Bolton, the Commander of the Fisgard,
stated, that his ship lay in Sheerness harbour on the
18th of April last. The certificate, which purported
to be his hand-writing, was not signed by him, and,.
the signature to the bill was not the Purser's; his:
spelt his name Sparshott, and in the bill it was spelt
Sparsott, omitting the h.
Mr. Sparshott said the bill was never drawn byhim,
and the signature was a forgery.
Mr. Brady, a Clerk in the Victualling Office, sta-
ted, that the Bill came to the Office in clue- course,
and would have been accepted ; but upon a refer-
ence to the hooks, it appeared that the Purser's
name was mil-spelt. This created suspicion, which
led to an inquiry, when it was discovered that the bill
was forged.
The Jury found the prisoner guilty.
Several trivial cases were tried, and the Assizes
concluded.
Milian: Barker aged twenty, was indicted for bay.
ing feloniously ravished, and carnally known and
abused Hannah Dixon, of Deptford, a child under
ten years of age, in the month of August last. The
prisoner also stood indicted for a similar offence
against Mary Ann Stephens, of St. Paul's, Deptford,
a child under nine years of age, in the month of De-
cember last.

On these two separate indictments theprisonef was
acquitted ; but he was again arraigned for the at-
tempt to commit a rape on each of them, and, found
guilty.—He was therefore sentenced to four years'
imprisonment, viz. two years for the first offence, and
two years for the latter. /The evidence from the two
children exhibited such marks of human depravity on
the part of the prisoner, as is seldom heard of; we
forbear to give a relation of the particulars, as bein
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un&t for the public view.
Ms Thorpe, indicted for stealing sundry gods of
the value of 1001. from the dwelling-house of Charles
Storey, farmer, of lirasted.—Guilty.