The Sun.
London, England, 1829-12-18 00:00:00

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK
The Upper Canada Paper last received state, that we
understand the managers of the Montreal Bank hare
some to an understanding with the Directors of the York
Bank, by virtue of which the former concern is to be re-
moved forthwith, and the field again left clear for the
operations of the Bank of Upper Canada.
It appears by Recounts from New York that the Em-
peror of Russia has purchased of the Americans the ship
United States, which was built at New York three years
since, and considered one of the finest vessels ever built.
TILE FUNDS.
We-have no arrivals this morning worth noticing, no
doubt owing to the prevailing easterly winds, in conse-
quence of which we are deprived of information.
At the Meeting held yesterday afternoon, at the North
and South American Coffee-house, to take into considera-
tion the security of the trade to Mexico and the South
American Republics, we understand it was resolved, that
it was desirable to form an Association for promoting the
advantages and security of the trade to Mexico and the
new Republics. A Committee of several gentlemen were
named, in order to take into consideration and devise such
means as might tend to promote the object they had in
view, after which the nieethig adjourned to a future period.
The Coneol Market, to the present hour, is divested of
the least interest. Consols, which left off yesterday at
94i for the Account, opened at the same price; scarce
a bargain has been transacted as yet.
The French Mail has arrived, but has not brought the
French papers, which is rather singular.
Nothing doing at present in the Foreign Market.
ENGLISH FUNDS.
Bank Stock, 216 17 31 per Cent. 1191
India Stock, New 4 per Cent., shut
It per Cent. Cons. shut 4 per Cent. 1626 105 e
Do., for Account, 94i I India Bonds. 67 69 -
Ditto Reduced, 931 Exchequer Bills, 73 74
FOREIGN FUNDS.
Greek, 261 27-1
Mexican, 241 r)
Peruvian, 161 171
Portuguese, b 6 57

Brazilian, 671
Buenos Ayres, 26 28
Chi,lien, 26 28
Colmbian, 22i 3
Danish, 74i
Freneb, I per Cent. 108 9
Ditto, 3 per Cent. 84

Prussian,
Russian, 1081 9
Spanish, 10i I
TWO O' CL CK.
Consols have continued during the morning at 94,1
rot. the account.
Money in the house is not so plentiful as yesterday,
Four per Cent. can be obtained for the loan thereof ; out
of the house it is stated it is easily to be obtained.
In the Foreign market Brazil Stock has suddenly got
up 4 per cent; the real cauze of this start is not exactly
known, but report states that the recognition of Don Mi-
guel by our Government is near at hand.
Its the Share Market the transactions have been very
spirited this morning, particularly in the Brazil Mining
Shares, and there is every appearance that in the Spring
the Share Market will resume its former importance.
TRRER O' CL CK.
Consols for Asoount, 94i f.

The Austrian Ambassador and the Prussian
Minister transacted bu•iness yesterday at the Office of the
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

The Duke of WELLINGTON left town yes-
terday morning for his seat at Strathfieldsaye. Mr. Se-
cretary and Mrs. PEEL left town in the afternoon for
Strathfieldsaye, on a visit to his Grace and the Duchess of
WELLINGTON.

Despatches were sent off yesterday evening
from the Colonial Office for the Governors of the Leeward
Islands. _

..... _
The Russian Ambassador gave a grand dinner
yesterday evening, at Aahburnham House, to some of the
Foreign Ambassadors and Ministers, and a select party of
the nobility and gentry.
It appears th tt the public will very shortly be
favoured with the " Random Records" of the celebrated
GEORGE COLMAN the younger. They are said to com-
prise the recollections of a life characterised by an extensive
intercourse with the world, and an acquaintance with the
most distinguished public characters. From the humour-
ous and facetious pen of such a writer, the public may
expect no common gratification.
TUNNEL UNDER TrIE MERSEY.—A plan
for uniting this town with Cheshire, by means of a tun-
nel under the Mersey, is again under discussion, and a
private meeting has alreuhy been held on the subject. It
is at present proposed that the tunnel shall commence
near the bottom of James-street, and come out at Wood-
side. It has been suggested by an engineer of eminence,
that it will be wells if the scheme is persevered in, to form
a drift, or small excavation, three or four feet wide, under
the Mersey, by way of experiment. This may be done
at an expense of 4,0001. or 5,0001 , and it will enable
the projectors of the scheme to judge of the nature of the
ground, and to decide whether it will be practicable to
ft,rin a widef tunnel or not,....Liverpool Parr.

COMMISSION OF LUNACY.
(FIFTH DAY.)

This morning the room in the Gray's-inn Coffee-house,

appropriated to this Commission, was crowded at an ear-
lier hour than usual, it being very generally reported that
Mr. Davies himself was to be personally examined. A
little after eleven o'clock the Chief Commissioner hav-
ing taken his seat, the names of the Jury were called
over, who, having all answered, one of the Jury ex-
pressed a wish to ask Mr. English a question. Mr. Eng-
lish not being in attendance, it was arranged, that as he
would be here in the course of the day, the question
might then be put.
Mrs. Mary Wardell, examined by Mr. WRIGHT-Lived
at 14, Portland-terrace. Knew Mr. Davies. Was at
her house from the 14th to the 19th of August. He ap-
peared to witness to be considerably excited and wild in
his manner. When I first saw him, he was flying
about the passage with a candle in his hand. Wit-
ness accommodated lodgers. Mr. Davies came into
witness's private room, laid hold of her by the arm,
asking if witness knew who he was ? Said he was
the great Mr. Davies, and that he had been np to
Heaven to visit God Almighty, who was his father,
and that he was horn without a mother; that he was in-
spired by God, and that he was a much greater man than
either the Duke of Wellington or Mr. Peel, and that no state
affairs could be transacted without his presence. He was a
greater man than the King. He told me he was inspired by
God, and made snuff maker to the moon. Made use of a
great many similar expressions. Witness wished to take
the candle from him, which he resisted, and told her he
was candle bearer to Jupiter. He particularly directed wit-
ness's attention to his nose, saying, it was considered un-
commonly handsome. He threw himself about the room
in various attitudes, and refused to take either tea or
supper. Very loud and boisterous in his conversation.
On Saturday morning, 15th August, he got up at five
o'clock, opened the sash and called out murder. On the
previous Friday he repeatedly asked for my protection,
saying he was among murderous people, and had beer.
very illegally and unjustly detained. Witness told him he
need be under no apprehension, as he was placed
among friends to take care of him. Witness had
strict injunctions from the persons hiring the apart-
ments to pay every attention to his convenience. He said
he was God's own son, and was inspired. He was ex-
tremely violent at the attendant, in consequence of Lie
having his meals with him. On Saturday morning Mr.
Davies came down, and was extremely incoherent. Mr.
Davies came to breakfast about nine o'clock, rung the
bells most violently every five minutes. After breakfast
he threw up the sash, and addressed the passengers, saying
. . . _ . _ _

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lie knew them to be all his friends. I said that some

the passengers were the magistrates and constables come to
take him away. He then put down the window and
threatened witness lie would call out murder. Particu-
larly requested witness's attention to a deposition he was
snaking to lay before the Lord Chancellor. She repeatedly-
told him lie must be quiet, or he must be taken from the win-
dow. Dm ing the whole of this time he was continually ring-
ing the bells. On ordering him dinner he was extremely ex-
cited, very wild and incoherent, wishing that every thing
good might be got. He seemed very much pleased with
the idea that be should ruin witness by his expences. On
going to bed on Sunday he twisted the bed-clothes into a
hard cord, and pulled down the window curtains. On
Monday he injured the furniture and walls of the apart-
ment by throwing ink over them, and sprinkling water all
over the room. He threatened to cut the bed-clothes to
measure the room. When he was told dinner was ready
he refused to partake of it, declaring his determination not
to come out of his room. He continued ringing the bell,
calling for his friends, and laughing most immoderately.—
A little after six, on Monday, he rang his hell violently for
his attendant to bring him some slices of bread and cheese,
but he would not open the door to any body. The bread
and cheese was sent up, when he said he had some bis-
cuits, and would dispense with the bread. He wished
the cheese to be cut so as to put it under the door. Wit-
ness had made memorandums of what passed, in conse-
quence of being threatened in a violent manner by Mr.
nobler. On Monday Mr. Hobler was with Mr. Davies,
who still continued ringing the bell. When Mr. By-
water could not get access to Mr. Davies, witness was
obliged to procure a constable, Mr. nobler having
threatened to rescue Mr. Davies. Another gentle-
man of the name of Davis rapped at the door
most violently,and raised a disturbance in the neighbourhood.
Mr. Bywater addressed Mr. Davies with the sash open,
telling Mr. Davies to keep up his spirits, as they would
have hint yet. Mr. Bywater repeated to Mr. Davies
they would come again, and waved his hand to him.
In the afternoon Mr. Hobler came, desiring admittance,
which witness refused. Mr. Davies addressed Mr. Hobler 1
front the window, and Mr. Hobler stayed for a long time.
Mr. Hobler requested Mr. Davies to come down and
speak to him, and remonstrated with witness most severely
for not permiting him to go to Mr. Davies, observing,
that witness should be severely punished. Mr. Davies
came down as far as the passage, while witness was
standing at the door, requesting Mr. Hobler to leave the
house. Witness locked the front-door, upon which Mr,
Davies asked by what authority witness did so ; witness ob-
served she had authority from his mother. Upon this Mr.
Davies grasped witness's arm tightly,saying he had no mother
—he never had one. He was then taken up stairs by his
attendant, whom he had passed in his way down stairs.
Mr. Davies particularly requested to be denied to all who
called themselves his friends, and my pass word is " he
sleeps," although he never slept since lie had been in-
spired by God. He then left witness, laughing most
loudly. Mr. Lawrence brought Mr. Davies to witness's
house : he was taken away by his two keeper& on Wed-
nesday morning.
By Mr. BROUGHAM-Mr. Dobson had access to Mr.
Davies. He had another keeper of the name of Mitton.
Mr. Davies said, on the Friday, that Mr. Holler was
kis second attorney, and capable of doing his dirty work.
—Witness believed she never told Mr. Holsler about Mr.
Davies saying he was tae son of Almighty God. Mr.
Hobler's visit was on the Monday and Tuesday. Mr.
Davies's statement of having gone up to Almighty God,
and being snuffer to the moon, took place on the Friday.
The bell was rung most furiously. Mr. Hobler used the
words, " I will rescue Mr. Davies," stating he was a man
of large property, which he had made in five or seven
years. Told Mr. Dobson that Mr. Hobler had had an in-
terview with 111 r. Davies. Mr. Hobler did not say, in
answer to witness's observervation, that talking of rescuing
was all nonsense, as lie was alone, and he had his cab
here. Witness had repeated her notes of what took place
to her daughter and husband. The paper handed to witness
was her daughter's hand-writing. Never saw Mr. Jones
till she canto here. Mr. Jones's clerk had frequently called
on witness, when she told him what she had told the Com-
missioners to-day. Witness's husband and daughter had
never been examined on this Commission. Had no con-
versation with Mr. Jones's clerk yesterday. Witness was
very reluctant in giving evidence at all. Witness had kept
the apartments in Portland-place for four years. Witness de-
clined answering what profession her husband was. The un-
handsome way in which Mr. Hobler had mentioned witness's
daughter's name was likely to do her considerable injury.
The ComattssioNEits all stated that no imputation
whatever had been made by any person upon her daughter•
Far front it.
Examination resumed.—Mr. Hobbes and Mr. Davie.
were in conversation at the window fer an hour and a half.
Witness saw a letter drop from the window, which was
picked up by a blue-coat boy. Mr. Hobler asked me if I
wished to read the letter, which I refused to do. This
took place on the Tuesday evening. Witness did not
recollect what was said, except that Mr. Hobler pressed
upon Mr. Davies to be punctual at eleven o'clock to-mor-
row. Mr. Holder's conduct was so violent that it was
well impressed upon witness's recollection. Witness re-
collected Mr. Holder on the Tuesday saying he intended
to apply to the Lord Chancellor for a habeas.
By Mr. Wuwirr—A hackney-coach came to witness's
house on the Monday with four men in it.
Mr. English examined by a Juryman—Was requested
to see Mr. Davies on Saturday week by his mother. Wit-
ness reported to his mother the state of his condition ;
other medical gentlemen were requested to see him on the
same day, Dr. Frampton was among the number.
By Sir C. WETHERELL-Witness stated to Mr. Jones's
clerk the result of his opinion, as to the state of Mr.
Davies on Saturday week ; witness saw nothing when lie
visited him on Saturday week to induce him to alter the
opinion he had formed when he visited Mr. Davits in
August last.
Sir George Tuthill, examined by Si! C. WzritzaELL
—Had had long experience in cases of this description. I at-
tended Mr. Davies in August last, in consequence of re-
ceiving an order from the Lord Chancellor. The first day
I attended hint was the 3d of September. Previous to
ll'itt of the ald
present month. It
ith September, the
that time did not know any of the parties to this Corn-
mission. Visited him first at Clapham, at Dr. Burrows's
retreat. Saw Mr. Davies last on the Bth of December.
llNlV.Baitsthntehose of October,
judgment
uacdwtgo•ill,naeiermn, t oa (
of
it htsieilei George, when he saw Mr. 3.
8d
Da-
vies first, that he was of unsound mind. The re-
sult of the last visit was, that he still continued so. On my
first visit I found Mr: Davies tvalkiug in a shrubbery. I in-
troduced myself, saying I had called upon him at the re-
Toot of the Lord Chancellor. He took my arm, and

asked me to walk in. I asked hint how long he bad bee:
there, and what brought him there : he entered into
history—in attempting to give this history he die',
every moment, and it was two hours before he bad idi
leted his tale. His digressions had no connection
,he subject. I cannot charge my memory with t`;',
particular words used. He complained of his trelig
ment ; lie told him he was not safe'
and t-jf
his confinement was a violation of the rightl:y
an Englishman. He used theatrical gestures.
first visit I discussed a little those points upon 011,`,.
he seemed lost. I chiefly confined my attention to "e
:-
own statements. On the second visit I learned most ofl',
facts from Mr. Davies which I reported tb the Lord Chant
cellor. Mr. Davies told me that he was to be"a 31ernher
parliament. He told me that he effected an imploveinei,
in the revenue by bidding for certain teas. He said tbsej
the Duke of Wellington and Mr. Peel felt gre.tly oblig„
to him for it. He had bid this high price for the 503 w
put an end to the practice by which the revenue had bred
defrauded. lie said that many of the tea-brokers inewthe
him. I had a conversation with him ab nit boxing
stated he hail gone to a place in Moorfield , learn the sr;
of self-defence. He hail found Belcher at Finchley• 141:
told me be bought a pistol of him, for which be gave ';
He also bought fowls from him for 10s. each, but 01)!)-
the understanding that Belcher was to give
two little rabbits over, which he intended to cry. '-
said he had bought a horse of a lady of the Dame of lagi
When she called for payment, he asked her if she sooate,
money, as lie would lend her 2001. Mr. Davies did o°'
state any reason for the offer, further than that the Wilt
was a friend of his mother's. The lady agreed to WO,
the loan for a short time. Upon the subject of his motile'
he complained very much that she had been induced t°
put him under restraint. He stated, his mother wag yet)'
fond of him, he had always been her favorite child, that
they hail always lived most happily together, and that s?
had been extremely useful to him in conducting his trade,
is
which they had had great success. He stated that he had seta
his mother's will in consequence of a question put by Me'
He would rather remain seven years in the Lunatic AsYlaai
in which he was, than return to his mother. Ile;
told me I should find his mother insane, but hop
I wou!d not put her in a Ltvi.t
of 'lssue.
Snce he had come to the Retreat, the non"
and Nicholson had been given to the workmen for the pu_r-
pose of insulting him. The persons in the house by.
whey .
various. modes insinuated that lie was addicted to unnatural:
crimes. He admitted that he had carried his pistols sho.o
him in Loudon during the day. Dr. Burrows had seen bta
with it. I recollect his stating his mother had informed b'ra
that Mr. Lawrence thought him insane, and in consequenc".
of that he had bought a book giving an account of Lord
Portsmouth's Commission, and' hat he would immediateli
try to find Dr. Bankhead, and consult with him. Dr'
Bankead was then at Florence. He then said it Wl°
his intention to go to Dr. Latham. lie told 11'6
enough of what passed between him and Dr. Latham W
satisfy my mind he had not an accurate view of thing"
Sir George Tuthill's examination in chief was preceew
ing at great length when we left.