Star.
London, England, 1824-03-05 00:00:00

COURT OF CHANCERY-TIM DAY..

hie for? the place tins specifically mentioned' banns, It has been.
lately settled in the King's Bench, in the case of the King v. Weir, •
2 Dow. and Ry. Reports, 444, that if a warrant be directed to a
constable by name, he may execute it anywhere within the juris-
diction of the Magistrate granting it ; but if it is directed to him
by his Davie of olfice,he can only execute it in the parish of
mwMurcdherheatailut an
is a constable;
and therefore you cannot find' a bill for
one of these persons, unless first it shall appear
that the individual executing the warrant was justified in so doing.
and that the party accused was distinctly apprised that the object
of the warrant was to arrest him for a breach-of the peace. Sup-
posing that any doubt should arise upon this subject, still it would
not go to an acquittal of the prisoners; fri although their conduct
might not justify the finding of a bill for murder, still the trespass
committed would not justify the resistance which was made, and
the crime would then merge into one of a minor character—
namely, manslaughter. Gentlemen. It may be proper that I
should allude to the other persons who are concerned hi this trans-
action. The law says, that if a man commits murder, and
that any other persons are present, who, by act, or ge4ture,
or expression, give any countenance µt that which he dors,,then
that they shall become principals in the second degree. It will
be fur you to decide, upon a review of the whnle of the ea(r, •
how far any or either of these parties can be considered in
that light. I believe there is no other case in the calendar which
requires any observation from me? I am sorry to find that all of
them are of such a nature a+ but too frequently occur throughout
this'and the adjoining Counties. Slue you were last assembled is
this place, I find that no less than twenty-six persons have been
committed for felonies. lam quite sure that this number can only
be attributed to the proximity of your County to the metrop.)?li
they cannot have arisen from any want of attotion on the part 01
the Magistracy, and I am certain that they are not to be ascribed
to any defect of discipline in the jail, as I have every reason to be-
lieve that evEry attention is paid by the person who has the super-
intendence of that establishment to give full effect to its regulations.
The Learned Judge then proceeded to state that be apprehended
much of these mischiefs was to be attributed to the want of imme-
diate employment by persons discharged from custody, and strongly
recommended either the adoption of some such Institution as the
ftefuge for the Destitute in the neighbourhood of London, or an
anxious effort on the part of the parish officers upon the return of,
offenders after they had undergone punishment, to their homes, to
employ them in some useful work; that they might have no excuse
again to recur to a life of idleness and profligacy."
The Grand Jury immediately retired t 9 their room,
and shortly afterwards a Bill of Indictment was laid be-
fore them against Cottony, Moran, Mrs. Brown, Amelia
Morgan, and Trayer, for the wilful murder of James
Grainge. At five o'clock they returned into Court with
the Bill, and announced their finding to be a true Bill
for Manslaughter only against Conolly and Moran, and
no true Bill against the other persons.

THE TRIAL-(THIS DAY).
EY EXPRESS.

When the result of the proceedings of the Grand
Jury, in having thrown out the bill for the capital of.
fence against Conolly was communicated to him, he
appeared highly pleased. The other persons also charged
in the bill experienced a degree of satisfaction not to be
described, particularly Mrs. Brown, on tearing they
were to be discharged—with the exception of Hugh
Moran, Cono]ly's servant, against whom the Grand Jury
returned a Bill of Manslaughter.
Soon after nine o'clock this morning the doors of the
Court-House were thrown open to the Public, and in a
little time the Court was crowded to a great excess.—
The galleries were filled with roost respectable females,
and the greatest interest seemed to be excited amongst
the auditory. The Inns in the town were filled with
Gentry residing in the neighbourhood of Rabley House,
Shenley Hill, and the parts adjacent.
Immediately after Mr. Wilson, the Governor of
Hertford Gaol, attired at the Justice Hall in a post-
chaise, in which were Mr. Conolly avid Mrs. Brown.
They appeared in most excellent health and spirits.
Conolly was placed in the lock-up room, amongst the
ether prisoners, under the care of Mr. Wilson's assistants.
Mr. STEPHENS, the Solicitor for the prosecution,
handed the following letter to the Gentlemen connected
with the public Press:
o Gentlemen, there being reason to suppose that air. Conolly
.will indulge in severe language towatds Captain and Lieutenant
Andrews, I am instructed to request you will abstain from pub-
lishing any reflections that are not sustained by Widence.
" I &c. " GEORGE STEP,HENS."
A flourish of trumpets now announced the approach
of the Judge, and immediately after Mr. Justice BEST
took his seat on the Bench; he was attended by M r.HAD-
DOW, the Sheriff and several persons of distinction.
Counsel for the prosecution—Mr. Sei jeans TA DDY,
Mr. TICSSOP, and Mr. BRODRICK.
Fur the defence—Mr. ADOLPHUS, Mr. DowLING, Mr.
PLATT, and Mr. CHITTY.

A very great delay was occasioned in consequence of
its being thought necessary to prefer another bill of in-
dictment against-the pri&ners, on account of the• irre-
gularity of the other. At eleven o'clock the Grand
Jury came into Court with a True Bill for Manslaugh-
ter, against Conully and Moran.
ARRAIGNMENT OF VIE PRISONERS.

At a quarter past eleven o'clock, Mrs. Brown ap-
peared at the bar ; she was respectably dressed. Co-
nolly next appeared, he was attired in a black coat,
frock fashion, and bad a gentlemanly appearance and
manner. Moran, Amelia Morgan, andy Trayers then
appeared.
Mr. Serjeant TADin had some conversation with the
Learried Judge, which was in so low a tone of voice

that we were unable to hear it. However, it finally ap-
'peared that the whole five should be tried on the Co-
roner's Inquisition. Conolly and Moran as principals
in the transaction, and the other three as accessories.
Conolly and Moran were also arraigned on the Bill
of•lndictment.

Mr. KNAPP, the Clerk of the Court, havipg read the
indictment, called on the prisoners to plead.
Conolly in a very audible voice, pleaded Not Guilty.
The prisoners were indu'ged with seam The follow-
ing Jury were then sworn.
WILLIAM H. Coons, Foreman.

Thomas Grace, Esq. Redford. 1
'Samuel Constable, Redford.
William Hudson, Watford.
Joseph Atkinson, Watford%
John Wilson, Watford.
William Hull, Watford.
[We shall stop the Press, from
proceedings, as our Expresses arri

'fhcrnias Baker, Bishopstoch.
William lisker,Kentstead.
William Higg, Kentstead.
John Griffith,, Kentstead.
Thongs Green, Bamstorn.

time to time, tb report farther
ye.]

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Saturday, as one of the barges belonging tO Mr. Thorrington, of
the City Basin, City-road, was bai Ii ug to Sea Reach, in the river
Thames, the Captain, Mr. James Lock slipped oft the rudder, and
was unfortunately drowued.

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eriNii4l2 th VAUGHAN. -
This is the case of the young Lady of fifteen, a Ward el&
Court, who has intermarried with a Wellh Clergyman.
Mr. lIART said that when this case was do the other day, he had
said that this Gentleman khew. at the time of the elopement, that
she was a Ward of the Court ; but Mr. Itoupell, whn was with
him, had, on looking c.refully ovet the affidavit, found it was no:
Sworn that he did know that Let ; and the Gentleman, by his own
affidavit. denied that he knew it.
Mr. KNIGHT thanked Mr. ll4rt for this acknowledgment.
The Loan CHANCTLI.OII ordered the Gentleman who had thus
incurred the contempt of the Court, to go before the Master, and
settle the whole of the Lady's fortune upon herself and children, In
the most strong manner the law ran allow, and enter into securities
to appear in Ct.utt when calltd upon.

/1/E.VD/C/il7 SOCIETY.
Yesterday the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Society
for tire Slippression of Mendicity, took place at the
Freen•asoirs' "Isavern. Public business prevented the
Duke of Your( from taking the Chair. J. WEYLAND, •
Esq. Vice-President, represented his Royal Highness.
Mr. BODKIN read the Report of the proceedings of
'.he Committee for the I rst year. It stated that the con-
diti,rn of the streets had been greatly, improved by the
efforts of 'the Society. but increased exertions were still
necessary,
.Ihe system of recording the cases of men-
dicants had been found most useful. The confirmed
beggar still was to be seen in the street, but that was
not to be charged as the fault either of the police or the
Society, but to the conduct of those inconsiderate indi-
viduals who still gave alms to beggars instead of pur-
chasing and distributing the tickets of the Society. The
number of cases investigated during the last year
amounted to 1492, of those 167 were persons whose
settlements were in Landon, 609 were persons belong-
ing to the country, and 424 were ltish. The Report
concluded by stating that the recent investigation had,
increased the numbers of the Subscribers, as ti had ma-
nifested the excellence of its plan to persons who before
were ignorant of it.
Several Gentlemen spoke in high commendation ,of
the efforts of the Society, and the services rendered. by
Mr. Bodkin ; among whom were the Honourable C.
'Shore, Mr. B. Montague (who stated that the effect of
the late aspersion on the Society was an increase of its
funds, including 201. from Lord Car rrington), Lord Cal-
thori,e, Mr. Williams, Mr. Jacks, Mr. Martin, and Mr.
Wilbeifoi re. The latter Gentleman concluded by mov-
ing the thanks of this Society. to Mr. Bodkin, for his ser-
vices as Honorary Secretary. pronouncing that his con-
'duct had been satisfactory and honourable in the highest
degree.--Mr. Pow N sr seOndedthe motion.
The motionwas carried Unanimously. .
Mr. Born( tbr rose much affected. He highly estimated
the honour that had been done him. He would hot al-
lude to the attack upon him, as it would probably soon
become matter for legal investigation. lie was confident
he had satisfied the Society,. and he expressed his readi-
ness to give his continued services to the Institution—
(Applause).—The meeting then separated.

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SPORTING 111,2 ELLIGENCE.

IitTTING-ROOM, 'TATTERSALL' S, MARCH 4.

A good number of highly respectable characters attended the
Room, and ntany engagements were entered into. But the priori.
pal subject of interest seemed to be the probability of Swiss star-
ing for the Derby ; indeed, so confident were many that he woi .1
,not, that they. freely offered 2to 1 against it, without any one -
,cepting it. Should lie not Start, it will matte a most material .I-
teration in the betting, and bring several outside horses into notice.
The following is the sate of the odds:

2 to 1 agst Reformer
4 to 1 apt Prudence

Iwo.
15 to 1 apt Quadrille
6i to 1 agst Don Carlos
14 to 1 agst Don Carlos
17 to 1 apt Hurley Burley
20 to 1 agst Jesse
120 to 1 apt any other.
()Sig.—No betting.
touNCASTAN. ST. SACKS.
8 to 1 agst Swiss 20 to 1 apt Ringlet '
13 to 1 agst Altisidora filly 25 to ,1 agst any other
1.5 to 1 apt Rosanne

9to ; agst Swiss .
6 to 1 agst Reformer
10 to 1 agst Grenadier
12 to 1 ag,t Osmond
15 to 1 agst Ridicule

The two most celebrated brood mares of modern times, tke Duke
of Grafton's Penelope, and Gen. Grosvenor's Briseis, died lately.

HUNTING.

The East Sussex Fox-hounds meet on Monday, at the Sheffield
Arms ; Thursday, at Cooksbridge ; Saruiday, -at Piltdown.
The Brighton Harriers on Nlointay, Wednesday, and Friday, at
Patcham, near the Race Course, the Dyke, and at the Devil's
Dyke. It is intended to strerizthen this pack, so as to bent four
days in the week.
The Brookside Harriers meet on Monday, at Newmarket Hill ;
Wednesday, at the Kennel; the alternate Wednesday, at Levees
Race Course; and every Friday at Teirsconibe Tye.
Mr. Angel's hounds sheaved on Monday last a most brilliant day's
sport with a fine red stag. He was turned I,ff at Beckhampton Inn;
and r-n with a capital• scent through the enclosures of Yatsbury,
Berwick, and Stanmore copse; skirting which, he went on with-
out a check to Broad-Hinton, where he was first Viewed ; he then
ran over to Hackpen and Ilarbury, and leaving Burderop Race-
, course on the left, across the vale to Liddington Castle ; after as-
cending which, he was taken at Medbourue Barn; a duce, in-
cluding a check of ten miles at Broad-Hutton, of twb hours.
The great sweepstakes match for 200 sovereigns, between Cap-
tain Lowe, Messrs. Haubury, Frost and Erskine, took place on
Monday morning early, before a numerous field of superior riders.
The ground was from Ashford-common to Hillingdon, Middlesex.
The start was grand, more than thirty horsemen following the chase.
In crossing the Staines road, the while were together, when they
separated, each making the best play from thence to the bridge at
Cranford. Captain Lowe made Arlington-corner, whilst the other
three crossed the Bath road half a mile to the westward of him,
and nearly together, most of the accompanying horsemen having
been left behind. Captain Lowe crossed the fields on his mare
Agnes, and bore up to the eastward of Hillingdon Church, neck or
nothing, leaving Messis. Frost and lianbury considerably in the
rear, and he won the match in fine style. Mr. Erskine's horse fell,
but there was no mischief done. •

Accounts of a distressing nature are said to have
been received from the Cape of Good llope, dated De- -
cember 24. At that period the Cafftes are stated to .
have made fresh attacks upon the ill-fated settlers, ca..
Tying off their cattle and, burning their houses. Several
skirmishei took place in consequence of these depreda-
tions, some of which are said to have had serious results.
The Lords Com Missioners of the Treasury, hive ac-
quainted the Barons of Exchequer, Edinburgh, thr.t
they will submit a Warrant to his MAJESTY, authorising
their Lordships to issue Two Thousand Pounds for the
Botanical Institution in Glasgow.
CORN EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, MARCH S.
'The wind has been very boisterous, which prevents many ves-
sels from arriving; the quantities,' however, are, Wheat 5780 qrs.
Barley 164 a qrs. Oats 9400.qr5. Irish Oats 1000 qrs. Flour 2500
sacks. There is not much doing in the "%Vire= trade this morning,
and the prices of Monday are fully supported. Barley sells tolerably
well, at last quotations. In Beans and Peas no alteration. Good
dry Oats find many buyers, and fully support 'Monday's terms;
other sort; are dull of sale:
SMITHFIELD MARKET, MARCH S.
There was a sufficient supply this morning of all descriptions of
Cattle for the demand. Mutton remains high In price, there being
less quantities (han usnal on Fridays; and the prices of all sorts of
Meat may be quoted muck the same as on last Market-day.
Beef, per atone of Sibs. as. id. to is. 4d. Mu' ' ad.
Veal, 55. Od. to 65. Od. Pork, 4s. 2d. to ss.

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