Star.
London, England, 1824-10-20 00:00:00

ATTEMPTED ESCAPE FROM PRISON.

Monday se'nnight, Telford, who is confined in Ap-
pleby jail on a charge of forgery, and Charlet O'Neil,
convicted at the last Westmoreland Assizes for robbing
a spirit cellar, attempted to escape, and also to murder
a fellow prisoner, an old man, who had been convicted
of petty larceay. On letting the prisoners out of their
rooms in the morning. of Monday, they observed to the
Governor, Mr. Titivates, who suspected them, that it
was an uncommonly bad day: " Yes," said the latter,
" and although it is so bad, I :ball have to go as far as
Brough." This was said to throw the prisoners off their
'guard, thinking they would immediately commence
operations upon the supposition that he had left home.
The result justified his opinion. Mr. Thwaites conti-
nued to watch for several hours, exposed to the storm.
Mr. Towers posted himself on the Chapel steps, whence
he could see any person ascend the walls of the prison.
Others were stationed outside of the jail. About two 1
in the afternoon an outcry was beard from the felons
yard, and the Governor burst in upon them. The old
man was calling for assistance. He informed Mr.
Thwaites of what had passed. The other two prisoners
had carried on their operations, as they thought, un-
known to the old man, who bad overheard the follow-
ing conversation between them :-.-Telford said, " I am
afiar'd, Charley, the old man will raise the alarm."—
O'Neil, " Oh, damn the old bl*kguard, a single blow
will do for him; but bow shall we do when we get to
to the other side ? the alarm may be given by some
person, and we may be taken again."--Telford, " The
devil o' bit o that, Charley; if we were once fairly on
the other side, they might whistle for us."—The old man
was sitting near to the file, his head resting upon one
of his hands, the other covering an eye which he had
recently lost the use of. He fancied he saw the prisoners
creeping behind him upon their hands and knees; and,
being terrified, jumped upon his feet, and perceived
Charley close upon him, with his fist uplifted in order
to strike him, when he called out, " Surely, Charles,
you will not murder me." The prisoners then said,
that if he made the least noise they would do for him ;
but watching his opportunity, he made a spring into
the yard, and called out as already stated. Mr. Thwaites
searched the prisoners, and found twined about Char ley's
body a rope ladder of exquisite welkin's:ship, manu-
factured out of a piece of linen cloth which had been
purchased for Telford for a shirt. It was about seven
yards long, and at the extremity was filed, in the most
secure manner, an iron crook made from two clog-
' calkers. The steps were about two feet asunder, and
' made from the wood of a pair of bellows which they
bad cut up for the purpose, and the legs of a wooden
steel. The spikes which surmount the walls cross each
other at tight angles, and were therefore well calculated
for retaining a firm hold of the crook, and thereby faci-
litating their escape. The old man has been put into a
place of safety, and the offending patties securely irosed.
Telford observes great taciternity. On the failure of their
plan all that be said was, " Damn the old blackguard."
He is 96 years of age I about five feet ten inches high;
but a most powerful and athletic man.

Thursday last, an Inquisition was taken at Wrest
House, the seat of the Countess DE Gnat, on the body I
of W.. Clarke, who, on the preceding Monday evening,'
was standing on a platform near the madt-tub in Lady
De tatafe brewhouse, assisting another to cover the
tub with sacks. His tompsnion threw a sack to the
deceased, who was on the opposite side, which he en-
deavouring to catch, overbalanced himself, and fell into
the scalding liquor. He was taken out immediately,
and lived us reat agony until Wednesday afternoon,'
at which time be expired, the severe scalding having,
caused an extensive mortifieation to take place—Ver-
diet " Accidental Deaih."—Deodand upon the liquor,
which had been previously thrown away.
This morning, soon after nine o'clock, a fire was dis-
covered in the witee-room of the Three Nuns Inn, in
Whitechapel: proMpt assi,tance being at hand, and
good supply of water, the flames' were loon put out.
After injuring part 01.ihe room.

SPORTING istriarortles,r
NEWMARKET SECGREraIrEE MEETING* lin.
litabilre 19.
One third of a subscription OE tS snv. each, fee fw years aid colts,
llst. 10Ib. and Allies, Ilsv 71b. IL I. Bona 5* the property 4
subeeribers.—(Ten subscribers.)
Duke of Grafton 's br. f. Zinc • a
Lord Exeter's ch. c. Zealot •
H. R. H. the Duke of York's eh. e.Premimn .
Colonel Wilenn's br. e. by Juniper • . •
stol on Zinc-6 to 1 net Zealot—s to 2 apt Premium.

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Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 so► eacb,.for three years old and up-
wirds. T. Y. C.
Duke of Portland's Gabrielle, 4 yrs 01d,25t.71b. • • 1
Lord G. IL Cavendish's liincipessa, 5 yrs old, lab . • 2
Mr. Grew'lie's Logic, 4 yrs old, 9st.
sto 1 apt Gabrielle-4 ko 4 apt Logic-4 others started, the
Judge plated but two-2 paid.
Fifty Pounds, for two Teaks-Ad-Colts carrying list. 41b. and fillies,
eat; 21b. T. Y. C.
Mr. Roger's ch. c. Muleteer • • 1
Duke of Grafton's b. Eby Inection . . 2
540 1 agst Muleteer.
Seven others started. The Judge placed but two.

ROYAL CALEDONIA/4 HUNT, AND KELSO-RACES

warnitssiar, ocr. 13.
Sweepstakes of 2do sov. each, h. ft. Two miles.
Sir W. Maxwell's v.. c. Ben Ledie, against Sir A. Don's b. C.
Zerbino. Au excellent race, closely contested from the starting
post, and declared a dead heat by the Judge. Even betting--tke
stake divided, and bets declared off.
Fifty Sovereigns, given by the Hunt, fir 3yn old. Taro want
Mr. Cartiegie's b. c. The Nick 1
Sir D. Moncriefe's cb. c. Ferdinand . 2

High odds on The Nick—won cleverly%
Produce &akes of 211 guineas each, h. ft. Two miles.
Mr. Baird's b. c. Robin Hood walked over

IMUILISAY.
The Caledonian Cup, value One Hundred and The Sovereigns.
To be run for by &tech bred horses.—Three
Sir D. Monerieffes b. C. Pannuire, syrs old 1

Sir J. H. Maxwell's Fair Helen, ailed. -
- 2
Mr. Carnegie's b. e. The Nick - - 3
• An excellent ram—wan by bait a neck. Even betting on Fair
Helen and Panmure—rua in six minutes.

Sweepstakes of Ten Sovereigns and a Half each.—Three
Sir D. Monerieffes b. C. by &ratbern, 4 yrs old—walked over.
The Two year old Stakes of Fifty Guineas each, h. Last
half Mile the Course.
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Mr. Baird's b. e. by Pobssio

Sweepstakes of Twenty Sovereigns each, with Twenty Pounds
added front the Racing fnods,for hopes of all ages. Two miles.
Mr. Farquhanon's hr. b. Figaro, eve yrs old—walked over.
The Re4o Stakes of Fifty Guineas each,balf forfeit. Two miles.
Mr. Farquharson's ton t. Olgaro, Ave you. old 1
Sir D. Moncrieffe's b. c. Stiithern, four years old 2