Star.
London, England, 1824-08-19 00:00:00

DUEL PREVENTED.

Tuesday evening, between five and six o'clock, as
one of the local constables belonging to Turnham-
green district was going on duty, he observed two pri.
vate carriages and a hackney post-chaise draw up on
the road, within halt a mile of the above place, from
which there descended a party of Gentlemen, five or
six in number, who instantly struck off the road to-
wards a small enclosure on
. the left. From dm appear-
ance of things, the constable judged that they were ac-
tuated by no good intentions, and therefore made di-
rectly for the house of Mr. Farrah, one of the county
Magistrates, which was close at hand. Mr. Farresh
having heard enough to satisfy him that there was mis-
chief brewing, ordered his horse and galloped to the
spot, closely followed by the constable and his man
servant. At the extreme end of the field, and entirely
concealed from public observation by an intervening
shrubbery, the persons described were assembled, con-
sisting of seven persons ; two of whom were principals,
two seconds, two respective friends, and a surgeon.
The preliminaries were adjusted, and the pistols were
being delivered, when Mr. Farresh leaped the little
tence, and in the King's name charged them on their
peril to desist from hostilities ; this interruption was, it
would seem, not only unexpected, but unwelcome to
the combatants, one of whom impatiently called for his
pi,tol, and said, that no person should interfere in his
cuarrel with impunity. Mr. Farresh, with much urba-
nity, but with equal firmness, declared that could not
be; he came there as a Magistrate, whose duty it was
to put a stop to all proceedings whereby the lives and
safety of his Majesty's subjects were endangered. This
reply, however, did not seem to abate the Gentleman's
Irit,ttion, and walking to his friend, he said, " For
1100's sake, come away, and we can: decide this business
c.sewhere ;" then turning to Mr. Farresh, he said, "Sir,
are met here as Gentlemen, to decide a private guar-
el, and though you may prevent our fighting in this
country, you cannot in another ; it is, therefore, useless
•,) interfere." To this observation the Magistrate made
Lo reply, except by gently dispossessing the seconds of
!lea fire-arms, and informing the acting parties that
try might consider themselves under an arrest, begged
Le favour of their company at his own house, where
toy would get every possible satisfaction as to his right
interference. The party then quitted the ground,
acompanied by the Magistrate, his servant, and the
constable. On reaching the house, Mr. Farresh kindly
estreated them to take refreshment. This was, however,
Politely declined by all, and the principals and seconds
king bound over in heavy recognizances to keep the
Peace,, they were suffered to depart for Landon at eight
clock. The principals in this affair were Colonel de
~
formerly of the Honourable East India Company's
service, and 11. R. Esq. Tf!e former was attended by
aptain D. of the Royal Waggon Train ; the latter by
...u:net G. half-pay of the late 18th Light Dragoons.

A airnhurgh Paper staves, that the Emperor ALEX-
4oir, Ita: finally appointed General Duserscu to the important post
'.1.110r-General of the Russian armies. lie has the same fund-
that Bliturttieß formerly had in the French armies.
:lIUNDER Sronst.—About five o'clock yesterday
Afternoon, a most violent storm of wind and rain de-
luged the metropolis, the continuation of which did not
exceed five minutes. It was succeeded by a loud
Clap of thunder, which it is feared has done much mis-
14iti• A lofty stack of chimnies on, the chambers,
• 19, Clement's Inn, which projects into the garden,
bkwt, el own ; it broke in two, and fell on the roof.
A
bout eight feet square of the tiles on the front, some
''stance from the chimnies, were shattered to pieces.
The repairs of the Royal Eschange are just com-
i4eted, Ll the whole now presents an appearance
'Tilly creditable to the Gresham Committee, under
st:perintandance the works have been carried on.

NAVAL INDELLTGEArcE. •

The Alert, PENNT, arrived at-Peterhead from Greenland, brings
a further account of the Fishery ; viz. Hull--Exmouth, two fish,
nine tuns, on 20th July ; Berwick, three fish, ten tuns, on 21st
June. Peterhead—Jean, five fish, 55 tuna, on 23d July; and the
Mary, 50 tuns, with seals.
The Jane, of Greenock, frotit Alvarado to Havannah, was
wrecked on Anegado de Feura—crew saved.
The Philip, ROBLII,II, front Jamaica to London, has put into
New York, and it is feared much of the cargo will be damaged.
Lima, Dimwit 17.—The Moxiana alias Real Felipe, fitted oet
as a privateer, under Spanish colours, carrying 10 guns and about
60 or 70 men, has sailed from hence. She was a Buenos Ayres
privateer, and called the Lancashire Witch.
Fatatourn, Auo. 17.—Wind W.—Arrived the Beasant, from
Poole for Newfoundland.
PORTSMOUTH, Asia. 18.—Wind \V.—Arrived the Numa trans-
port, front the Downs for Gibraltar; Apollo, Beim from ditto
for Berbice. The schooner Pacific, Ammar. from Boston to
Cowes, sprung a leak off Portland, and was abandoned by the crew.
Dem., Atm. 18.—Wind W.—Arrived the Phoebe, --, from
Demerara ; Lady Harwood, Yconte, from Grenada ; and the
Brooks, of Gki,gow, from the Westward. Came down from the
River and remain, the Romulus, Yutz, for St. John's New Bruns-
' wick ; and Kingston, Lucien, for Demerara. Passed through, the
Maitland, 0' Benin, from Calcutta ; Hopewell, Sawn, from Jamaica.
Arrived the Potion, Welbank, in the Downs. Sailed from Ben-
gal Ist March, the Cape 24th May, and St. Helena 17th June.
Passincizas reit Porrom—Mr. Brodie, Mrs. Brodie, two Miss
Brollies, Mr. R. Liddaire, Cornet Rigby Collins, of his Majesty's
16th Lancers, Master W. S. Harrowell.
Arrived at St. Helena, the Patience, Kind, from the Cape, 16th
June. Sailed from St. Helena, the Copernicus, M'Gregor, for
London, 13th Juue.
SHIPS srnxta wires.—The Patience, Kind, from the Cape to
London, on the Ist August, in lat. 40. N. long. 39. W. The Co-
pernicus, M'Gregnr, from the South Seas to London, on the 17th
July, in lat. 27. NAcing. 41. W. The Martha, Dobson, from St.
Helena at Bahia, on the 11th June. The Charlotte, Stevenson,
from dombay and London, at Cuxhaven, 11th August.
A letter from Canterbury says," Early on Monday morning last,
a vessel, apparently a brig, was observed to be on shore on the
South Sand Head of the Goodwin Sands. Our tuggers were im-
mediately manned, and proceeded to her assistance. On arriving
there she proved to be a foreigner from the West Indies, without
boats, or any one on board belonging to the vessel. There was, at
this time, several Deal boatmen on the Sand, who, finding the ves-
sel had parted in the middle, and could not by any means be got off,
they, together with other boats' crews from this place, endeavoured
to save as much of the cargo as could be got out that tide; the cargo
consisting of runs, sugar, coffee, wine, &c. &c. The masts were
then cut away to prevent the vessel's upsetting on the flowing of the
tide ; and, shostld the weather continue moderate, much of the cargo
no doubt will be saved, as the salvage-smacks from this, and other
parts adjacent, have all sailed for the wreck. Since writing the
above, we learn the Captain and crew all landed safe at Ramsgate
in their own boats, about six on the same morning, after being out
all night, from whose report we find she is the Ida, Captain Scho-
rovedori of and foe. Copenhagen, from St. Croix, a Danish settle-
ment in the West Indies, and went on shore about half-past ten on
Sunday evening, just as they were endeavouring to cross the Sand
dead to bail the Gull Stream Floating Light. We regret to state
the loss of three unfortunate marines belonging to Deal, two of the
names of M'Kney and Tomlin (son of Mr. Tomlin, Pilot of Deal);
the two flamer were brothers, who were upset and drowned when
about mid-way between the land and the shore, in sailing off to the
vessel in question, when the wind being off the land, and they run-
ning directly before it, it is supposed the sail came aback, which
caused the boat to upset immediately, when they were drowned."
CUSTOM-HOUSE, AUG. 18.
Sum Ernißtrn Inivaaos—The Royal Charlotte,from Limerick;
Christian, from Cadiz • Passage, from Pilau ; Vrow Elizabeth,
from Ostend; Woodford, from Jamaica • Mary, from Quebec;
Penelope, from Memel ; Nile, and Ceres, from St. John's ; and
Margaret, front St. Vincent's.
ENTISILD Otirwit IDS The Ardent, for Belfast • Stapler, for
Hamburgh; David Walter, for Genoa; Bride, for filo; Brighton,
for New York ; New Phcenix, for Trinidad; Nancy, for Jamaica ;
mid West Indian packet, fur Bermuda.
Cunene) ou:weans—The Hope, for Hamburgh ; Elizabeth,
for St. Thomas's; Mary, for St. Johns; Tinto, fur Malta; Deni-
son, for Elsineur ; Elizabeth, for the Southern Whale rasher/ ;
Hamiltoo, for Petersburgh; and Elizabeth, for Quebec.

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

WARWICK. AUGUST 16.
TURNER V. EDWARDS.

This was an action for seduction of the plaintiff's
daughter, whereby he was deprived of her services.
Mr. Serjearit VAUGHAN, in opening the case to the
Jury, stated that the plaintiff was a man whose circum-
stances were limited, but upon whom devolved the ex-
tensive responsibility of leading a family of six children
in the paths of virtue and honesty, and of taking care
that, by their bad conduct, they did not set a pernicious
example to each other.
Mary Turner, a good-looking girl, was then put into
the box. Her age appeared to be about 18. She was
embarrassed at first, but after a little time was able to
proceed.—l am the plaintiff's daughter. It is now three
years ago since I first became acquainted with James
Edwards, I shall be. 18 in October. The defendant
paid me visits at my father's house. He often came,
sometimes as often as five or six times a week. He
was received as my suitor, and he made profession
of visiting at the house in that character. He has
often uttered to me the most honourable protestations.
One Thursday night he came, and, with a particular
warmth of manner, told me he had given the parish-
clerk money to pay for our marriage. He gave me
reason to think that it would take place in three weeks.
We went to Birmingham to buy the ring. He paid for
lit in a shop, in my presence. We then walked about a
Ilittle way, when he said it was too late to be married
that day, but that he would take me to church with him
the next Sunday. We went home together that time
to my mother's house. After being there a short time,
he proposed to me to accompany him to the Waggon
and Horses, where we stayed together. He had told
me that he would marry me on the Sunday following,
and repeated what he had before said at Birmingham—
that it was his full intention to have married me that
day, if it had not been too late when we came there. I
was deceived so much by these assurances, that I yielded
to his 'messing solicitations of remaining with him till
morning. In the morning, I reproached him, and called
upon him to accomplish his promise of marrying me.
It was not long until the consequences of my miscon-
duct left me no longer capable of concealing my shame.
The defendant not only refused to redeem his pledges,
but has since married another. (Here the witness was
so affected, that she fainted away). I gave birth to a
child on the 10th of February last, the fruit of our cri •
minal intercourse. My father's family consists of four
sisters and one brother. The defendant is twenty-two
years of age, and he is the son of a nail-factor at Bit.
mingham. I have heard him say that he was to come
into his father's business as soon as he was twenty-one.

Cross-examined by Mr. Common Sitawarr.—l live at Oldbury,
with my parents. My first company keeping with the defendant
was in 1821. He lived at Netherton, which is about four miles
from our house. Our first meeting was at a dance at the Swan
public-house, at Rowley. I was with my mother and a few friends,
but my mother paid no attention to my conduct. Sbe was with
our friends at the other end of the room. I went out with the
defendant to the house of a neighbour named Bridgewater, where
I stayed all night. The defendant left me at ten o'clock, having
been with me tour hours. The next evening he met me at Nether-
ton, and we stayed together from six until ten. The day I returned
from Birmingham with the defendant I did not go home, but went
to sleep with the defendant at the Waggon and Horses. I was
acquainted with the landlady. My mother knew I was there, my
Lather did not. I remember being at Hagley Wake with Thorn-
ton, in 1822. I continued with him from four till about chosen
at night. The distance was only ten miles, and it took us that
time to go across the fields. I never said I preferred Thornton's
little finger to Edwards's whale body.' I have not yet sworn the
child to any one.

Reexamined.—l never had the slightest iiaproper acquaintance
with Thornton, or anybody else but the defendant.
Jane Taylor, examined by Mr. Serjeant VAUGHAI3..—I keep the
Waggon and Horses, at Oldbury ; I remember the night that Mary
Turner and the defendant stopped at my house; they asked fur a
bed; I asked the defendant whether he had married her? and he
said he just had that day at Birmingham. I have since heard him
say he had married another woman.
Cross-examined.—The mother of Mary Turner came to my
house that night. She asked me where the girl wee? and I told her
she had gone up stairs with Edwards. She said no more, but went
home. •We thought the parties were married. It was Mary Tur-
ner, and not Edwards, who asked for the bed.
Cesar Jovrtce (to witness).—Did you think this was the conduct
of a modest woman ? Do you think a proper woman would come in
this way with a young man, to a public-house, and ask for a bed?
Witness—My Lord, I saw nothing improper in her conduct.
The COMMON &MEAN? then rose to address the Jury for the
defendant. He would ask the Learned Counsel. whether he could
seriously say that this was a cause for damage, more especially when
it was stated that the defendant was only twenty years of age, and
that his father was a man in limited circumstances? With respect
to the father of the girl, it was in proof that he had not exercised
that strict vigilance over his daughter which he ought; and the mo-
ther was positively privy to her dishononr. But he hoped they
would be taught this day, that if they claimed protection fur injured
innocence, they should have 'hewn that they had guarded their
child against being led willingly into the paths of vice.
Verdict—Damages, One Shilling.
DURHAM, AUGUST 16.
The Judges proceeded from the Castle of Durham,
this morning, to the County Courts. Mr. Justice BAY-
LEY took his seat in the Criminal Court, and Mr. Baron
HULLOCK in the Civil Court.
On Mr. Justice BAYLEY'S entering the Court, the
names of the Magistrates for the County were called
over, and the usual proclamations against vice and im-
morality were then read ; after which the names of the
Gentlemen summoned to attend upon the Grand Jury
were called over, and the usual number were empanelled
as the Grand Inquest for the county of Durham.
Silence having been proclaimed in the Court, Mr.
Justice BAYLEY proceeded to address the Grand Jury.
Ilis Lordship particularly alluded to the case marked
No. 13. The charge was as follows
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" Joseph William Hodgson, late of Sunderland, in the county of
Durham, surgeon, charged upon the oaths of Charlotte Hodgson,
wife of the said Joseph W. Iludgson ; Elizabeth Allison, of Hough-
ton-le-Spring, in the said county, widow; Rachel Brown, wife of
Thomas Brown, of Bishop Wearmouth, in the said county, master
mariner; Joseph Brown, of the same place, Doctor of Medicine,
and others, with having, on the 6th of June instant, wilfully, mali-
ciously, and unlawfully, administered a deadly poison or other
noxious or destructive substance to the said Charlotte Hodgson,
with intent to murder the said Charlotte liodgson."
In this case. they would find that the wife would be
made a material witness against her husband. For,
though in ordinary cases, the law, acting upon a wise
and prudent policy, would not permit the testimony of
the wife to be received for or against her husband, yet,
in cases like the present, where an attempt was said to
have been made against her life by the husband, she
was as competent a witness as any other person who
could be produced against him. It was desirable that
in this case they should be fully satisfied that the poison
was administered, because, if it was not absolutely ad-
ministered, but only prepared for the purpose of being
administered, it would be their duty to find a bill for
the misdemeanour only. It appeared, from the deposi-
tion of the wife, that for some time past her husband,
in her opinion, had been labouring under mental de-
rangement ; and if they were satisfied that he was la-
bouring under mental derangement at the time he ad-
ministered this poison, then they could not, with any
propriety, find a bill against him on the capital charge.
In the course of the day a curious circumstance occurred in this
Court. A prisoner was indicted for stealing a XlOO note from a
drunken man. There was some probability that the prisoner might
have found it, as the prosecutor had bra...fished the note about very
carelessly in his drunken momenta. The Jury retired to consider of
their verdict. After they had been out for some time, they returned,
and by some mistake suffered a verdict of M,4 Guilty be recorded
against the prisoner.
Mr. Justice &veer was admonishing the prisoner to be more
guarded in his future conduct, and advising him to take his narrow
escape from conviction as a warning to amend his future life, when
a juror observed that he had not concurred in a verdict of " Not
Guilty," and that he believed that his fellows had not concurred in
it either. The Jury were in consequence again ordered to retire,
and after being absent for two hours from Court, returned with a
verdict of Guilty against the prisoner.
Mr. Justice Batten. informed Mr. Loeb, the prisoner's Counsel,
that the prisoner should have the full benefit of any doubts that
might arise as to the validity of this verdict.
A true bill was found against Joseph W. Hodgson, for the capital
offence of having administered poison to his wife, and also tor a
misdemeanour in having prepared It with the intent of administering
it. On being arraigned at the bar, he pleaded—Not Guilty. During
this ceremony he wept abundantly, and scarcely ever took his hand-
kerchief from his eyes. His trial was appointed in Court for to-
morrow, but has since been postponed to Wednesday. It is said,
that it is not more than eighteen months since he eloped to Gretna-
green with the Lady whom be is now accused of having attempted
to poison.

Grouse-shooting, which commenced on Thursday'
appears to be very successtul, as great quantities of game are daily
arriving in town.

Intsn RIOT IN NEW YORK.—Monday afternoon, it
being the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne, a num-
ber of Ira Protestants undertook to celebrate the day
in this free country, which cares not a rush for King
William, the battle of the Rayne, Vinegar-hill, the Stu-
arts, or Plantagenets. They assembled at Greenwich,
with drum and fife, and flags, and grog; and becoming
turbulent and disorderly, they excited the ire and in-
dignation of the Irish Catholics, who hoisted an emble-
matical flag, obtained a drum and fife, and formed an
opposition procession ; and the parties having come in
contact, a furious fight ensued, which resulted in sundry
broken heads and bloody noses, together with many vio-
lent and revengeful expressions. Complaints were made
against thirty-three rioters, who were bound over to
take their trial for the riot and assault and battery.—
National Advocate, July 22.
AFFECTING INCIDENT.—The attendants at the Ha-
nover tnarket were thrown into confusion for a while,
by a woman apparently beating a young man, and ex-
hibiting, both by voice and gesture, the most frantic pas-
sion. It turned out to be a very affecting scene, how-
ever; it was a Mrs. Dunn, who advertised on the 3d
inst. for the recovery of the body of her son, " who
was drowned, on the Wednesday preceding, off Poplar
Island," beating " in the joy of her heart," this very
son, who had that moment made his appearance, alive
and well, while she was sitting in the market. It ap-
peared that he had been washed or knocked overboard,
and swam to the shore, or was picked up by some other
vessel, of which fact those on board the vessel, and his,
mother, were ignorant.—Baltitnore Patriot.
The Limerick Observer says, as Oliver Fitzgerald, the
informer against the murderers of Major Hare, and'
Walsh, the approver in the Glanasheen burning, were
coming out of a house in Broad-street, where they were
drinking, they were pursued by a mob of persons, con-
sisting chiefly of young boys and girls, who followed
and heat them in the Iratown in a most dreadful
manner. Walsh was also knocked down in Patrick
street, ane kicked most violently; he, however, con-
trived to retreat into a hall, where he kept himself shut
up until he was relieved by the police. Two persons
were apptelrended for the assault, and sent to prison.