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London, England, 1825-12-03 00:00:00

" Domus et platens uxor."-4loa.
Thy house, and (in the cup of life,
That honey-drop) thy pleasing wife.
HAPPINESS " the gay to-morrow of the mind" is
insured by marriage ; the strictest tie of perpetual Friend-
ship," is a gift from lleaven, cementing pleasure with reason, by
which, ssys Johnson, " we approach in same degree of association,
with celestial intelligence."
Previous, however, to entering Into this hallowed obligation, it
becomes an imperative duty, not only to regulate the passions, but
to cleanse the grosser nature from those impurities which the free-
dom of unrestricted pleasure may have entailed upon it. To the
neglect of such attention, are attributable many of those hapless
instances which, while they excite the commiseration of the be-
holder, should also impress him with the fear of self-reproach. •
Luxurious habits will effeminize the body—a residence in the
tropics will relax the elastic fibre—but more epecially does the
premature infatuation of youth too frequtntly compromise the ma-
turttl dignity into a state• of inanition, from whence the agonized
safferer more than doubts the chance of relief. To all such then,
we address outcelves, offering hope, energy, muscular 'strength;
felicity; nor will our advances appear questionable, sanctioned as
they are by the multiplied proofs of 29 years' successful experience.
The easy cares of married life are sometimes disturbes, by die
suspension of those blessings which concentrate the nuptial wreath
—fpr the female habit is often constitutionally weak—yet it can be
strengthened, and deficient energy improved into functional power.
In every case of syphilitic intrusion, as welt as in every relaxation
of the generative economy, we pledge our ability to cure speedily,
and with effect. Earnestly solicitous to expel the unfeeling empyric
front the position so presumptuously taken up, .we deviate from
general principles with less hesitation ; and confident in our own
honourableintegrity as Members of the College of Surgeons; we
refer the suffering community of either Sex (dapecially those entering
into matrimonial life) at once to our house, where daily attendance
is given for personal consultation ; and letters from die country are
immediately answered; these must contain a remittance for Advice
and Medicine, which can be forwarded to any part of the world,
however distant. _ _ _ _ _

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GREECE in 182.5: being the JOURNALS rf
JA RS ERSON, Esq. Count PECCHIO, and W.
H. III; NIPHRETS, E.q. Written during their recent visits to
that country, and exhibiting a picture of its present' Political Con-
dition, State of Society, Manners, Reiourcesoftc.
The Authors of ibis Work weirs'all actlvelvistigsged in tbe.late
important proceedings. Mr. Emerson was concerned not only la
the land service, but in some of the naval engagements between
the Greeks and their enemies, of which he gives several vivid de-
scriptions. His Journal is brought down as late as to last August;
in it will be found, among other interesting details, • a circumstan-
tial Narrative of the attempt to Assassinate Mr. Trelawney.—
Count Pecchio was a Commissioner, authorised by the Greek De-
puties : his Narrative is known to possess the importance of an
Historical Document, and is rendered additionally valuable by its
incidental Sketches f the Scenery of Greece.—Mr. Humphreys
held a Captain's command in the Greek service, and has been ho-
nourably mentioned in the work of Colonel Stanhope, and in the
Letters of Lord Byron.
Printed for Henry Celburti, removed to 8, New Burlington-
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LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF KING'S BENCII, Doesmsza 2.
CHANCELLOR V. PARSONS.

The plaintiff brought this action to recover SOL paid
to the defendant, an auctioneer, as deposit-money. upon
the purchase of a leasehold estate in Webb-square,
Shoreditch. The foundation of the action was a misre-
presentation of the premises. The plaintiff found the
property not what it was described to be in the condi-
tions of sale.

After the cause had proceeded to the examination of witnesses
for the defendant,
The Lour Cunt Junin was of opinion that there was no valid
defence, and addressing the Jury, said," Unless an auctioneer is at
liberty to sell one thing, and call on the purchaser to take another,
you must find a verdict for the plaintiff."
The Jury found for the plaintiff—Damages 501.
The causes tried this day were only interesting to the suitors.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, DEMO= 2.

CRIM. CON.
This case excited great interest. Notwithstanding
the heavy rain, the Hall was crowded as early as nine
o'clock. The action had been'put off for the last two
Terms, on Xceount of the defendant's praying for time
to get witnessds material to his defence, from the West
Indies, where the scene of action was laid. The parties
were—

DANIEL THORNDIKE, ESQ. V. THE MON. GEORGE HERVEY.,
Mr. JUSTICE opened the pleadings, saying that the
action was brought by the plaintiff to recover compen.
sation in damages from the defendant, for criminal
conversation with his wife. The defendant pleaded—
NW Guilty.
Mr. Serjeant VAUGHAN stated the case. He had the
painful duty of representing a much-injured husband,
whose bed had been dishonoured, and his happiness de-
stroyed by the defendant, under the semblance of
friendship, and the roof of hospitality. It would be for
the Jury to give the defendant every possible chance
which his case might demand. The plaintiff was a
Lientenint in the Artillery, and the defendant was a
Captain in the 60th Regiment. It gave the Learned
Serjeant great pain to bring the conduct of the son of
an honourable and noble family before them. The
plaintiff was married to the daughter of aColonel Faunce,
and under peculiar circumstances. They became ac-
quainted as early as the age of seventeen, the plaintiff
having only his sword for his fortune, under which cir-
, cumstances the friends of both prevailed on them to
waive the marriage. The Lady. however, declined in
health, and pined away ; and her friends, in consequence,
agreed to the match, which took place in 1818—she
being eighteen or nineteen years old, and he three or
' four years older. In 1822, the plaintiff was put on full
pay, and was ordered to Newfoundland, where his wife
accompanied him. A year after they were married, a
child was born. But unfortunately for them, the de-
fendant was ordered for the same station. They arrived
in the month of May. The plaintiff soon after became
ill, and-his- house was visited by the defendant, who
partook of his hospitality and friendship ; and he was
sorry to say that, during these occasions, he had wounded
the peace of the plaintiff in the tenderest point where
a man can feel his- honour and happiness assailed.
It happened that the defendant's Regiment was
ordered to the West Indies, in the fall of the year;
but for reasons unknown to any one he still loi-
tered at Newfoundland. One Sunday morning-the
plaintiff's wife had gone to church, where the de-
fendant joined her, and, strange to tell, they boll went
off to a boat, which conveyed them on board a ship
ready waiting. The Lady having taken down her chil-
dren to the beach and there left them, abandoned of
maternal care, in Crider to accompany her seducer. The
husband, on going to church, found that his wife had
eloped, and his feelings may be better conceived than
described. They had had two children, the pledges of
their affection. The deendant and the plaintiff's wife
set sail, and arrived at Cork, % here they remained some
Says, and then proceeded to England. They lived to-
ether in the seine cab:n, and the adulterous intercourse
could be proved beyond a doubt. On his arrival in
England the defendant IA rote a remarkable letter to the
clegyman who married the plaintiff and his wife. The
letter stated that the delendasa bad seduced Fanny 4
frr.m her husband and children, and had taken her un-
der his protection from St. Jahn's, Newfoundland, to this
wintry. They left that place on the ::'6th of Nov. and
in sit weeks after% aids this letter was written, detici ibing-

the wretched situation of the Lady's mind, and wishieg
the Clergyman to break the matter to her parents, for she
wal most disconsolate, and would so remain till an in-
terview had taken plaee, and she be reconciled to thetas.
What did the Jury
_think of this man, who Only five
weeks after taking her from her husband's arms, could
have written this letter? Why it appeared to be the
act of an accomplished and experienced seducer, who,
having been sated with the luscious banquet, had cast
the Lady away—who having cropt the flower, had
thrown it away as a filthy weed. But what could com-
pensate the afflicted husband for the injuries sustained
through the perfidy of the defendant, his bosom friend ?
It would be proved that a child had been born as the
consequence of this illicit intercourse. He knew that
the defendant had the benefit of his Learned Friend
Mr. Brougham's assistance, to whom it was.no com-
pliment to say, that he was pre eminent in cases of this
kind, as every day proved to an admiring public. But
he would say, that the atrocity of this defendant was
unparalleled in cases of this kind, in stealing a vittitous
woman from the bosom of her affectionate husband.
He had seduced the unfortunate Lady—he had seduced
her, and then, making his love sit loose, had cast her
away, He had taken ;carenf the child, but-what was
that ? In any point' df view, the conduct. of the defen-
dant was very gross and aggravated. He could not
prove in what state the parties lived in Newfoundland,
because there were no Ladies on that station ; but the
whole circumstances of-the marriage proved chat they
had been altoget'ler the most loving and affectionate,
till this seducer stept in and blasted their happiness for
ever. He c,lald not lift up the curtain and prove the
adulterous intercourse, but it could be inferred front
the circumstances of the case. The defendant had put
off the trial on the ground of material witnesses being
wanted for his defence, but he should be surprised if he
even now called any—he would trust the case to the
talents of his Learned Friend, who would do' more fOr
him than any' evidence, could accomplish. As to
damages, no compensation could repair the injuries sus-
tained by the husband of this Lady; he would, there-
fore, conclude by leaving the case in the hands of the
Jury, who would deal with it as their feelings and judg-
ment should dictate.

The Rev. John Russell—l married the paitties, with
the consent 01 their friends : her father and sisters were
present at the marriage. Colonel Faunce resided at
Oswestry. The couple were young, and lived most
happily ; they had two children. Witness never knew
a couple mote happy.
Thomas Orlando Cat-r—l am in the same regiment
as the plaintiff—the Royal Artillery ; 1 knew the
plaintiff at Woolwich, and visited him, being a family
man myself; I never knew a couple more Inving, or •a
husband more attentive to his wife; he went on half-
pay for some time, and I did not see him; when he
returned again they had two children : this was in
April, 1823, when they embarked for Newfoundland ;
they appeared then to live most happily together.
Mrs. E. Chaplin—l first became acquainted with the
plaintiff and wife from 1821, and till their embarkation.
During the whole time they appeared to live *most
affectionately. As a husband he behaved in a molt
exemplary and affectionate manner, and her conduct
was reciprocal ; this continued till their embarkation ;
I never saw a more affectionate couple.
Cross-examined by Mr. Bauusinast—l live in Romney-buildings
No. 6, New Kent-road. They visited at my house. My husband
is a wholesale merchant hi the City.
Mr. Chaplin—l was on visiting terms with Mr. and Mrs. Thorn.
dike. They appeared to live most lovingly until their embarkation.
Mr. Henry Dixon Daniel—l am a married m sr, and
in the At my. I knew the plaintiff for many years be-
fore heiwas married. In the latter ead of 1823, I re-
newed my acquaintance with him at Woolwich. My
wife and his were on visiting terms. The plaintiff and
his wife appeared to be truly affectionate. They con-
tinued so t 11 the period of their embarkation, and I batl
no reason to doubt otherwise. I understood that they
had two children.

James Rayner—l belong .to the 81st Regiment, and
was at Newfoundland in 1823. I have known the
defendant for three years or more, and I have known
the plaintiff well for some time. Our Regiment relieved
Captain Hervey's Regiment (the 60th). Captain H.
embarked at Newfoundland on board the brig Todd,
on the 21st November. I saw Mrs. Thorndike on the
beach. lam sure it was the Lady. I saw Captain
Hervey and Mn. Thorndike come on board the brig.
They were together on board the brig, and in the
same room. I never saw but one bed there—(latteter).
They slept together. The brig was small. Captain
Hervey and Mrs. *Thorndike ate and drank togethe .
One day I went into the cabin; Capt. Hervey was ill in
bed, and Mrs. Thorndike attending him. I saw a hand-
kerchief marked Thorndike. She was reading by the
bedside ; we arrived at Cork atter a passage of sixteen
days, and Captain H. and Mrs. Thorndike put up at the
Commercial It tel, whither I carried some of their lug-
gage; I saw them in the sitting room there, and they
had only one bed-room, but I did not see them together
in it; they went off to England on Tuesday morning;
I never saw Captain Hervey afterwards, but I saw Mrs.
Thorndike in March afterwards; on board the ship they
passed as man Wand wife, and were so looked upon by all
on btrard ; I heard him call her Fanny ; but 'I did not
hear anybody else call her anything.
Cross esarained—f was at Newfoundland about a year.
Andrew Snipe Thornlike-1 am a brother of the plaintiff; .1
went to Shrewsbury with last witness, and saw the Lady he pointed
out to me, who was my brother's wife.
Cross-esamined.—Sarah Lewis went out with my brother'sirife;
1 she is in Court._ - _ _ - _ -

Mr. John Tilden—l knew the plaintiff and his wife ;,I
saw them on their arrival at Newfoundland, and they
appeared to live most cordially; I went afterwards to
Halifax ; on my return, Mrs. Thorndike was eztrerru•ly
ill; her health had suffered very materially ; her mind
appeared to be deranged—very much affected ; she had
two children ; I thought she appeared to have recovered
before her departure; plaintiff and defendant appeared
to be living on the most intimate terms, and that inti-
macy continued all the time. Captain Het vey partook
of the plaintiffs hospitality to the gi eatest extent, and
WAS a constant visitor ; the plaintiff had been id for
short time; Captain Hervey and the plaintiff appeared
to be on most confidential terms.
o°2s-examined by Mr. DitouGuxu—Lreturned froin
Hisli•az in Scum:user. There WAS a public dinner

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