Star.
London, England, 1823-01-03 00:00:00

tehtber, in the Parish
20- soverigges,- '
It sipeared
C*own and
Lambeth. In

about ten o'clock,
tion green him, 1-
was always kept lockeu,
He entered, and saw the prisoner rttninvaginrst
writing-desk. In the -desk had been safely, Plated s
purse containing 'sovereigns. The priSOlnef. its
ately rushed upon him. A struggle ettstted, medal
prosecutor-struck him a violent blow wish a candle►
stick on the head. The. prisoner ran past him, and
went down stairs. In the room were found a dark.
lantern, a Ire-box, a picklock, a skeleton-key, and a
pocket crow-bar; The writing-desk had beembrokets
open, and the purse of sovereigns -taken. On the.
stairs were found the purse and thesovereigns,whieh,
the prisoner in his retreat had dropped. In about
five minutes afterwards;Wilhe and Smith, two Police;
'Officers, brought back the prisoner in custodf, they
having been on the watch. The prisoner's head was'
.ctit and bleeding, and he was without his hat, which
le had left in the prosecutor's bed-room.
The Police-officers stated that they were on the
look-out for the prisoner, and saw hitrirun out of the
'prosecutor's house.
This was the case for the prosecution.
The prisoner said nothing in his defence ; but three
witnesses were called to his character, andrup to this
'time his conduct had been correct.

The Jury found the prisoner Guilty—Death.
George Smith and George Perrin. were indicted for
assaulting Stephen Winter, on the Mth of November,
on the Kirtg's highway, in the Parish of litsey, and
stealing from his person 2s. and a pocket-comb.
The prosecutor ivas a labouring man, living in the
Parish of Titsey, and, about seven o'clock in the even-
ing of the 24th of November, he was overtaken by
the two prisoners on his road home. He attempted
to run away from them, but they pursued and over-
took him. The prisoner Petring seized him by the
collar, and swore he should not stir a step further.—
He called for help, and the other prisoner, putting
his hand upon his mouth, swore he would murder
him if he made a noise, and at the same time bran-
dished an open knife in his face. The prisoners then
Ticked his pocket of 2s. and a pocket-comb, threat-
ening that, on some future night, they would do for
Mm. They then ran off.
The prosecutor's statement was corroborated by two
persons to whout immediately after he made com-
plaint, and described the persons of the prisoners.
The prisoners said that they were at a farm-house
when the robbery was committed.
Several Witnesses were called to character.
The Jury found the prisoners Guilty—Death.

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San Clare (Mr. SkicLit), eele.
London-Stage, had been making the
improve the musical tactics. He wn:
Calabria, 'oil anxious to proceed to
;mufti where he.was awaits&

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.mg Dci.... _ Hotperov Re embarked with„ut
ssports in an open boarbooad tO.Ancina, a . a
wu orrthe.Aelasic Golf, brit was •
-fp --.. PilL
ranto br &Venetian galley, aad thrown into 1,4.
Min, where he managed tobavcanater deliveradintd
*lord Bytex's Itatids who verriooss had him midi*
i sang at the Niibtlity's•Concerts; and became.*
ipeneral favourite.
He was also very partial to swimming, and gave a
idogolar proof-of his expertness in that eitsccisk kr
lo moonlight mecum on the shore, he sang to *sae
many of the chief Nobility witbourreceiving any re:
iompense' and-was wearied out with encores, whet,
Ole Duke de Morrtcassio insisted upon his repeatini,
x song. He remonstrated in vain, and they preysell
pan Lim till he-stood on the last of the Virgin s uq.pc
leading to the water. They ihoughtthe was now soak,
but, to their utter astonishment, he made a low boa.
*d takingto the water like a spaniel, swam waft
SO the square, amidst' thunders of applause. Esc*
upon the' Stage, the Signior was never after ttau*
with an encore.

He lodged at a hotel adjoining that of Lord Byrne,
who honoured-him with particular notice. •
Sir had for sometime vainly laboured fee
an introduction to his Lordship. Ile, was a black leg;
and vulgar in his language and deportment ; more.
over, his wife was a blue sleeking, and had penned a.
Novel, in which- Lord Byron was introduced as are.
pentant husband. For these reasons the doors of hir
Lordship were hermetically sealed against their is.
gress. Captain a. Scotch Officer, a friend
of my Lord's, and a wight of" infinite mirth and es.
cellent fancy," bent upon mischief, promised Sir --.
aa introduction. Signior Thomasi was a partner is
'the scheme; he was dressed up in•a-facsimile of ki
Lordship'r.clothes, and his sq'posed Lordship
ceived the Bbrionet at' his hotel. Added to his natural
stupidity,. Sir was purblind and easily deceived.:
The company consisted of several bon vivault; the
Baronet sat on the right of the Signior, fully can.
vinced he was elbowing the immortal Bard. The
Signior gave some io; Lord Byron's songs in :curia
of burlesque that created infinite mirth Sir
listened with gravity, and' marked time with his head.
At the close of the evening a bill was presented of
heavy'weight," the mock Lord having left Abe.
chait and the tooth. Sir -- stared ; Captain F;44
remarked that they were in a hotel, and everybody
was glad to pay 'for seeing my Lord Byron. The
Baronet discharged the.bill, and went home highly-!
pleased with his new acquaintance. Nest day, who
promenading, Sir met his Lot dship in a Simile/
dress to that worn by Signior Thomasi ; and, after
rubbing his spectacles, satiated him witir a." How do
ye do, my Lord?' How does the wine stt rm.
stomacfi?" His Lordship did not exactly wrench
-this mode of salutation, and peer ishly. exclai Med—
" Sir, I don't know you." Not know me!" aid
the wiseacre, " for whom you sang so mar.ysick
songs list night ?"—" The man is mad," mattered
his Lordship, and pushed rudely past him.
The trick .soon leached the ears of his Lordship,
who was pleased with his natne.being maiden° ftss
with ; and the Baronet,onahle to stand the quits*
quitted Venice in disgust:--tkiis- Lordship, festar.st
invention, Lad a-prin to he iervenged upon chefs-
ward ballad-singer, who hid the sanity- tO suppt •
he had a person " worthy of any Lady's eye.' 'lk
Countess of --- undertook so 'make him belie,/
she was smitten-with the chands of his person, aid
in a short time succeeded. The Signior proiesial I
himself her admirer, and an assignation ivas.kked
upon to take place Usher apartment, where there iVal
only onedoor, and no hiding-place. of- any desmip
don. . His Lordship, as concerted, theirtiffrOliff**
door shortly after the Signior hail entered; OA 4k
Lady, under pretence of. swing him, thrhst him bet
the chimney, and fastened the board with ase***
loci. His Lordship had os aired a cold collitios, eat
a concert of music, as nurherous friends came trek.
hien. For th'e spate of three hours the entertained*
was kept up merrily, and the Signior suffered pens#
in the chimney I Imagine to yourself a July joi4
Italy,•and then think whecehe Signior mustiess?*
dured, One ;.of the. company expressed a AVIS ,
change instrumental for vocal music, when 144
Byron observed, lie had a bird in the chiasievp..whWl
Could imitate the notes of Signior Thomasi to ackab I
ration: Going near the chimney, he, in a whis*
demanded a song. On pain of further conga=
the Signior, hambledin spirit, began, and_
with seine Initmoor the air—
Prsy see dm mount* ems het
His-Lordship then, producing sOndry bend* path
made the company (most of whom were these deft
enjoyed the joke -at his expense the preceding *WO
ing) purchase them at a bidsprice, remarking tli*
every one was glad to pay for hearing Signkar PrOt
masi sing. The son of Apollo was then released, and
a'free pardon granted on his-premising neyeLasila
to soar beyond his professional sphere..

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the late Hugh Brady, Bag. of that city.. •

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