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London, England, 1824-12-22 00:00:00

No. XIV.--hIISS FOOTE TO MR. BAYNE

Saturday, 541 .1%4,1824.
Al! disappointments, all injuries, deep and base as I have to-
dared, and must still endure through my wretched life, I feel that
I could bear with fortitude; but the reflection that you should
believe me base enough to have had an intention of becoming your
wife, without a declaration from myself of the situation which my
unfortunate engagement with Colonel Berkeley involved me in, is
too agonizing, and I feel that I cannot exist without you afford me
an opportunity personally of convincing you that such was net my
intention, and that the villainy of Col. B. whO himself, by-letter.
urged a concealment of the circumstances which I was determined
to reveal, and caused a delay of my disclosure, which delay I shall
never cease to regret—not solely because I consider it the pro-
bable means of having prevented our union, but betause it has
left me doubly dishonoured in your eyes in the suspicion you must
have of my Dever having intended it. By the tenderness and
kindness you have entertained for me—for GOD'S sake add one
more act of generosity ; let me see you once to vindicate this
point, and I promise you by ail that Is sacred, I will never again
molest you, nor seek again to disturb that repose which I have so
unfortunately, and so unintentionally intruded ea. I fear that you
will hesitate in granting me an interview, but could you know the
wretched and the unprotected situation in which I stand hi the
world, without one friend to redress my injuries, and crushed and
overwhelmed by every misfortune—but by none so much as the
reflection that you must think so very basely of me—l cannot be-
lieve you will deny me, under any circumstances, theonly consola-
tion I can now derive—that of acknowledging to you all my errors,
such as they really are, not as they were represented to you by one
who, under the mask of nobleness and generosity, was determined
to sacrifice me in his revenge, and to mortify you and to wound
your pride, by endeavouring to make you feel that you had placed
your affections on one who, by his interference, be placed in sap black
a light as to appear wholly unworthy of your love. Under the de-
licate circumstances in which I feel you must now be situated with
your family, on my account, l wish you to point out in what man-
ner our meeting may be contrived so as to render it the least-dis-
agreeable and inconvenient to you. In this appointment, though
regardless of myself, I am anxious to avoid its befog in any way
injurious to you. I will come, accompanied ash by my mother, to
Marlborough, or any more distant place from llurderop that you
may like to appoint; for I know lour heart will yield to this my
last and only request, and on which my only hope of consolation
rests. I shall anxiously expect your answer on Monday, to say
when and where we are to meet; and I shall hold myself prepared
to leave London immediately for that purpose.—Farewell, most
generous of men! Would that the happiness that might have teen
ours had not been blighted by my cruel destiny. MARIA.

N. HATNE TO MISS FOOTE.
Received sth July. (Post mark, July S.)
The request of a meeting you are so desirous to have with me
can but lacerate my feelings; but if it is the cause of soothing yours,
I can have no objection to it. I therefore suggest your starting for
Marlborough, (the Castle inn) where I shaU be, eight o'clock to-
morrow evening; if not arrived by that hour, shall leave this the fol-
lowing mot Wog, and be in Marlborough by eleven o'clock.
Sunday. J. HAYNE.
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No. XVI.—MR. HAYNE TO MISS FOOTE.

(Delivery post mark, July 9.
I am happy to find you were not annoyed at Newbury, and that
you have arrived safe at home. I this morning received a letter
front my friend Best, enclosing one he had from Colonel Berkeley,
who fancies himself entitled or authorised to point out what I ought
or ought not to do ; but after the conyersation I had with you, and
the firm determination you expressed never to see or correspond
with him more, I feel he has no right to interfere. Shall conse-
quently decline entering into any explanation, either with him or
his friends, and having your sanction, shall act accordingly. Colonel
Berkeley expresses in his letter to Best, his intention of either per-
sonally seeing me, or writing, requesting to be acquainted with my
future intentions. The result of which interview you shall know.
Rest assured I will be firm, and no power on earth, will induce me
to act contrary to your wishes. Mr. Foote has written a long letter
to me, and seems to be unacquainted with the put, also attributes.
it to various remote reasons ; set his mind at rest onlhat head. I
must decline writing to him, and mereover.you can better explain all.
Adieu, truly your s,
Thursday, July 8,1834, J. HAYNE.
No. XVII.—MISS FOOTE TO MR. RAYNE.

Friday, 9th July.
I enclose you a copy of a letter I received from Colonel B. yes-
terday. I have not answered it, norshall I, is I am determined
never again to see him nor write to hint, nor in any way subject
myself to his controul. If it should he deemed necessary that any
answer be sent to him, my mother shall write it, for I will not.
This further persecution is only to give himself an opportunity of
shewing to the world that he considers me an unfit guardian. How
am Ito be protected in this? What would you Willie me todo ? I
ant very glad you are determined oat to bebnund to acquaint Co.
lonei B. with your actions. It is unjustifiable bisiancying, under
any circumstances, that yost are to be dictated to by him as to
what line of conduct too May think proper to adopt towards me.'
Your kind promise °Pilot acting contrary to my wishes Is in uni-
son with all the other many proofs, of kindness and generosity I
have experienced front you, and for which I cannot empress one half
of what I feel. I am afraid, too, that any declaration of that re-
g:.rd, that affection which I fealty entertain for you may now be
misconstrued. I know that now I ought not to give expression to
those feelings, but your unprecedented generosity, since the fatal
interference which at once interrupted and blighted all my fairest
prospects, has su bound me to you, that my gratitude overpowers
:vary other consideration. When are you likely to have this in-
terview with Colonel B.? I shall be very anxious to know-the re-
sult, though I cannot anticipate anything favourable from it, 'for
I see he is r::solved to pursue me with revenge for my deter-
mination to quit him, because he would not perform his promises
to me. Is there any chance of your coming to London soon?
—I wish much to see you again, that I may have an opportunity
of further convincing you, that my intercourse with Col. Berkeley
has never been of the nature which has been represented to you ;
and I should ill deserve the lenient and kind treatment you have
shewn me, did I not endeavour by every means in my power to
resuove such impression front your mind, and which causes me to
write on this subject at so great a krogso4 and for which I mutt
Entreat your patience ern' forgiveness. Any sincerest wishes are,
, that. you may enjoy that peace of mind arid, happiness which Ica*

never again hope fee, and that you may meet with those die 4
whose faith and sincerity may equal that of you ever attachid
. , BOA att,t•
No. XVl3lllO$ll. RAYNE TO MISSFOOTE
• (Post-mark, July 13, UM.)
Toodnee you $ copy of a letteri this morning received frail
Lord William Lennox, from which you can draw your owti
concludes* I intend to set Colonel Berkeley at defiance, and will
prove to lam, as well as to the world, my determination of
rt judging
and and acting for myself. It will be•advisable on your pan to resign the
children, as it appears, from professional advice which I have had,
that he can claim them as Fight. Let me entreat of you
be composed ; this annoyance can be of no long duration. I hope
and trust you will give me credit for the truth of my assertion,
,When state, there to not that thing I would not do to promote
4Pone happiness, and so anticipate your wishes. Why not leave
sown for a abort time ? for so near the scene of adios you
ilia likely to attain no respite from your continual troubles.
—I must confess I am flinch pleased, and made happy at your
'unalterabk determination of not seeing Colonel Berkeley—no good
could arisrfrem it; on the contrary, I shall he most anxious tohear
*on; you, as it is now the only source of consolation I can derive.
am most desirous of again seeing you. My love and regard can
never he abated for you, and ever consider me willing and anxious
to forward your views and promote your future comfort and hap-
piness. I cannot bear the idea of your again returning to the
theatre; you will be made miserable if you do, and subject to curl-
tinual perplexkties. Adieu, devotedly your'e,•
Sunday ntorsing,llth July. J. BAYNE.
COPY OF LORD WM. LENNOX'S LETTER.
(Enclosed in the above.)
Lemmer's Hotel, Conduit-street, July 10.
Ste—ln reply to your letter of the 9thinst. I beg leave to inform
you that I have seen !'Jr. Best, who has given me an cry-act of the
communication you wish forwarded to Colonel Berkeley.; in an-
swer to which Colonel Berkeley desires me to say, that hltj opinion
b unaltered, and that should you persevere in pair &duration of
breaking the pledge to which he conceives you to be bound, the
consequences, howevet unpleasant they may be, must rest entirely
With yourself. At the same time, he distinctly states that hr con-
ceives his authority to interfere will cease to exist when his chil-
dren shall be delivered up to him. I now beg leave to close this
correspondence, as no possible mistake cap take place in the line of
conduct which yotemay think proper to pursue.—l have the honour
to be, your obedient servant,
To J: Bayne, Esq.
(To be confirmed.)

WILLIAM LENNOX.

During the late dreadful inundation at St. Peters-
burgh, Lieut.-General Beckendorff and Col. Germann,
Aides-de-Camp of his Majesty, gave proofs of the most
unbounded humanity. His Majesty, in his solicitude
to save the lives of the drowning sufferers, gave orders
to General Beckendorff to send a boat with eighteen of
the Imperial watermen, which was waiting in front of
the palace, to encourage these sailors to the dangerous
..task they had to perform. General Beckendorff forgot
all personal convenience, and waded up to the quay,
where the water was up to his shoulders. He then got
on board the boat, which was commanded by the Naval
Officer Beliseff, and directed all the movements.—
During a perilous navigation, which continued till
three O'clock in the afternoon, he had the happiness to
preserve several individuals from inevitable death. At
the commencement of the inundation, Colonel Germann
received orders from his Majesty to proceed to the
suburb Columna for the purpose of calling out the
crews of the Naval Guard to the assistance of the inha-
bitants. Leaving the palace is a coach he was obliged
to change his regular road, and mount a horse. Having
been twice stopped by the water, the. Colonel had the
good-fortune to meet a boar., into which he got with
great difficulty. Nothing but the greatest diligence
and fortitude then enabled him to execute the intentions.
of his Majesty. It was six o'clock in the evening before
he could get back to the Rm.peror. -1e was then on
foot 4 supported by a seaman, having been*several hours
up to his middle in water...
A Scotchman, who for trwagei walked against time
in Cork,* was very much incommoded during his.at-
tempt by the rabble, who upbraided him for his reli-
gion, pelted him with dirt, and cried out, " have you
your Bible at your back 7' The poor fellow bore the
insults patiently, and won his wager.
DuN7IIRMLINE.--The manufacturers of table-linen
here have voluntarily raised the price of work lid. in
'the shilling, which will be very much felt throughout
the town. The trade has been very brisk for the last
six.months, and a great number of looms are unem-
ployed for want of hands.
RELICS ON RICHARD lll.—The oak bedstead which
RICHARD the Third took with him, when he went to the
famous battle of Bosworth, is now in the possession of
Mr. RABINOTON, at Rothley Temple, Leicestershire. It
is very ponderous, and, without being suspected; it was
filled with pieces of gold. One hundred and twenty
years afterwards, a servant at an inn sweeping under
it, struck the bottom, and some gold coin fell out. She'
mentioned the circumstance to her mistress, and some
thousand pieces were found at the bottom, head, and
hollow pillars. The mistress in consequence became
rich ; and two of her servants murdered her in the
night and carried off the gold ; but they were taken and
executed. The stone coffin in which RICHARD was
buried, was taken up about a century ago, and con-
verted into a horse-trough, at the White Horse Inn, and
its broken relics were preserved by Mr. (now Sir Rrou-
AVID) PHILLIPS, a bookseller, at Leicester, till they were
destroyed by an accidental fire in 1795.—Mirror.
Urson-Hata....-Yesterday an extraordinary investigation took
place at this dim On Thursday night, Mr. Whitmee, a gentle..
man residing at No. 5, Wellington-terrace, Blackfriars-road, went
to Covent-garden Theatre, with his wife and family, leaving in the
boom two female servants, one of whom had been desired by her
ellaisresi to go out with a message. While she was out a female
Oltim to the home, and told the other servant that she who had
seem out had been nearly murdered in the street, and was taken
into a house. The servant instantly left the house, and went off
with her informant, Ibis took her a considerable distance, and then
save her the slip. On her return to the house she found her fellow
servant at the door, no accident having happened to her, and on
going in, they perceived that the house bad been entered by the
back door, and robbed, as it afterwards appeared, of bank notes
and plate, to the amount of 5001. Mrs. Whitmee gave informa-
tion of the robbery at this Office, on Saturday, and mentioned her
suspicion of a man and woman, in consequence of which the
officers have been since on the aiert,and they found to their astonish.
ment that Mrs. Whitmee, after bring at the office, had gone to the
persons of whom she mentioned her suspicions, to let them know
What shelled done; and had also gone to the two other persons,
whom the officers believe to be the real thieves, to give them warn-
ing also, by which the plans of the officers for the di.covory of the
property were defeated. The two persons first named by Mrs. IV.
were this day brought np for examination, Mr. and Mrs. Whitmee,
and the two servants, against whom there is not the slightest sus-
picion, being present, when an extraordinary scene took place.
The male prisoner stated, that he kept a brothel, where Mrs.
Whitmee was in the habit of meeting a man, whom the officers all
knew to be a notorious thief; and that she bad desired him," when-
ever alady was wanttd to send for her." Mrs. Whitt nee admitted
having met the thief at the prisoner's house, which she did, as she
had some private business to transact with him about furniture,
and did not wish to let him call at her house, as her husband was of
a jealous turn. She positively denied having given directions to be
sent for whenever a lady was wanted. tier husband, to whom
the disclosure was evidently new, became convulsed with agony
he struck his hand againstlis forehead several times, ejaculating,
" Good GOD ! good lion ! Can this be the case?" The Magistrate
lamented Ur. Whitmee's case—it was clear his wife had given no-
dd.: to the robbers, and frustrated the plans of the officers for ob
taming proof against them. The prisouers, were them dismissed,
and all the parties left the office.
It was announced some time ago in the London Journals, that
:the Edinburgh Club had decidedly lost the second game. The game
,is still undecided, although the issue i. no longer doubtful, and a few
weeks will skew whrthla Gr nOt that announcement was premature.

ASSIZS IVTELLIGE

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The Wicter GA DeliOeiy for thia Cou ,tv c,binmf.n,
ced here to-dayitelbresthe+inn. Mr: Julnce BURROei,:i
And the H6n. Mr. 141041 OA LWOW*

William Thompson was indicted for stealing at E,,,t
Grinsteado. on the lids inst. a nocket•boolt, cintainiu.
1;5, from the person of John Hillman.
On the day abovementioned, the ,prosecutor, a lime.
burner of Lewes, was attending the fair acEa.t
,ttad, on business. Upon -seceiving las:proration titer
t!sere was a gang of Idindcm thieves in the fai ,
went to the Bank, and deposited for safety a con,ide,,
able quantity of money which he had jest reccivet, re.
taining, however, his pocket-book, containing five ont
pound Bank notes, which he put into his breast pncket.
Whilst he was conversing with a friend in the
person laid hold of both his arms, and in an - •
felt the hand of a man thrust up between his c.),tt
waistcoat, as if struggling to take his p0ckt.:.t.h0,,:;....
With a sudden jerk he released his right arm, arid wir.l
the hand in the act of taking the book, which 11,!:*.
raised about an inch out of the pocket., aod it dr,i;Ted
nails into its place. He kept hold of the hand, v.hici,
was found to belong to the prisoner, who new entiel.
voured to extricate himself. Same of his co.r.p:.ni-::1
aided'him in his efforts, and the•proseentor received ..e.
veral severe. kicks on the legs Irons behind. A
struggle ensued, but the prisoner was uhinirely
cured, and in his pocket was found bank notes t')
amount of £25.

The Jury, under the Learned Judges' direction, foun,l
the prisoner Guilty, and he was sentenced to be !I-al:-
ported for life, subject to tlft opinion of the twehe
Judges upon a point reserved.
James Hopkins and thomas Blight were indicte3
a burglary in the dwelling-house of William 5;e:1‘,..1
Poyntz, Esq. at Eastbourne, on the 12th of Aug-
and stealing a large quantity of linen and weasing dp.

THE FIGHT AT MOULSEY,
BETWEEN JEN BURN AND. O'NEALE, THE SVICATH

YOUTH, FOR ONE HUNDRED POUND, ASIDE.

Much interest has been excited respecting this fight. Jent !lent
having before fought an ()'Neale that seconded Lang in, whom he
conquered, the family pride war alive to a%certaiti if there cuu:d
not be discovered sonic person to retrieve the character of the
family of the O'Neale's, without taking the trouble es; referring to
any historical records, or tracing the pedigree to the kings of eith,r
Ulster or Connaught. To prevent this trouble, and probably ex-
pense, Ned O'Neale, designated the Streashans Youth, was pro.
duced by Harry.liolt, to set at rest this antiquarian question.
Moulsey Hurst w4s. selected 31 a molter distance from town, as
not being very far, that accidental losses Au uld not be augmented
by very severe travelling expenses. There was but a slight differ-
ence in the weight of the men—O'Neale was rather the heaviest,
weighing about twelve stone. At half-past twelve the combatants
crossed from Hampton to the chosen spot. Burn, accompanied by
his uncle Ben, in such spirits that no intimation of either decorsoi
or good sense could restrain hint from singing—" I'm called 11011rSt
Ben, but why I can't say ;" and' also Oliver ; when O'Neale pre.
ceeded to the same spot, under the auspices of Holt and Tibbutt.
ROUND 1. Jens hit first O'Neale's lei t eye—sparring, and another
hard hit over the left eye, which cut and drew blood—(Shout, of
Bravo! for -Burn). O'Neale tried to plant one with his right, but
missed, and sprung hick againsparring—O'Ntale's rye closed up ;
the bloodpouring down on his breast. A close, and breaking away;
at it again up to the ropes—a struggle, and both down, O'Neale
der—( Loud shouts fur Burp).
2. A scar op Join% right cheek, and a small cut on the corner of
his left eye—sparring—O'Neite made a plunge with his left, aud
received a tremendous hit on his .bad eye—a-close, and turn eou:d
the ring, till they both fell jobbing at each other. O'Neale under—
(Loud Meccas for Jem).
3. The fight now assumed great interest (3 tot on ()Mealy),
" I'll take 30016.2," said Ord Ben ; " Stake I'l-6, Mind your twei,
'Ben," was the reply. O'Neale made a short hit at Jem's face—
sparring—Jem made a long stretch at the sore eye, hut O'Neale
sprang to the corner of the ring and missed it. Jem made another
hit with his left, which, told nothing—a hug and counter jobbing,
till both fell, Jens under, but he rose up smiling.
4. A quarter of an hour now elapsed. Jeri appeared to have log:
his wind a little by the .heavy fall, and came up quite cautious;
long sparring. " There never was such a certainty as this," said
Oliver. "Safe as the Bank," cried another. O'Neale made a feia:
with his left, and hit out with his right on Jem's ribs, but in vain.
O'Neale's tactics seemed to be at the ribs, and-Burn's at the eves..
Sparring. Jem hit a right.handed blow, which dearly knocked
down O'Neale--(Huzza for Burs).- . • . . •
S. Jem made a feint with his left, and hit with his right in gond
earnest, but O'Neale sprung back to the repes. The s:irre
mancettene was again repeated with good effect; a dose
breaking sway, sparring, and another close, iiellehich'v hard rtr
gie took place for the fall; both down, and in the fall Jens under
harm done.

S. Betting seemed now at a stand-still.—" Walk round O'Neal."
—" Win it be d—d," cried Oliver, " nothing like it (Laugl•ter).
—Sparring, feints, and Tenser% back, at which game both seemed
to be adepts. A hurrying close and break sway, giving and taking,
O'Neale made a body blow, which fell short. ihnutitul sparring,
followed by tremendous hini y. en both sides, which ended in
terrific close,both going down, O'Neal': falling on the top of Jens.
with a crash.—(Husza for O'Nealc).
From this to the 44th round, nothing particular occurred, and
the iuue seemed doubtful. .

45. O'Neale rushed in fiercely, and was met in the ribs.—
Counter-hitting, and Jem thrown.
46. In this round Jem paid O'Neale by throwing him down
very cleverly.—(Eluzza fur Burn!)
47. In this round Burn was thrown by a blow.

48. Another round of the same description.
49. O'Neale plunged in and threw Jem, himself falling on all
fours.—(Huzza for Jem.)
50. Jem fell from a blow on the breast.
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.51 and'St. Jem thrown weak—" It's all up !"
53. A faint round, in which Jem fell backwards.
54. A fighting close, till Jem fell weak.
SS. In this round Old Ben gave in ; we think with great cre(iis
to himself, for Jest's game was beyond all dispute.
Itasuaiss.—As soon .as Old Ben ?tied " enough," O'Neale
jumped right over the ropes in token of his triumph. The beg
lasted one hour and forty-one minutes. When Old Ben gave in,
his nephew appeared as fresh as the victor. The fight wa, one of
the best ever witnessed, and the question was—who it id won the
laurel--the victor, or the vanquished?