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London, England, 1825-03-08 00:00:00

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• AYLESBUitY, DIA/Cit 7.
It is almost incredible the' interest excited in this and
the towns adjacent, by the approaching trials of Lynn,
for the murder at Whaddon. Chase, and the three per-
sons named Allen, Reeves, and Collier, for the murder
of Morris, at Aston Clinton. The prosecutions are to
be conducted at the expense of the Hundreds of Whad-
Arm and Aylesbury', and the witnesses are at various
inns, awaiting the day of trial. Those for the defence
of Lynn,• amongst whom are several of the medical
profession, are also in attendance; The manner of the
prisoner has, since the commencement of the Assizes,
undergone a most singular change. He shuns any
particular conversation, as was his previous habit, on
the result of the trial, and when spoken to; more than
once ha's said, 46 I think they will hang me," and ear-
nestly asked the opinions of the persons speaking to
him, who have, in express terms, told him his surmise,
in all human probability, would be realised. Or. Satur-
day evening he was idormed that his trial would take
place early in the ensuing week, and from the very
great change in hi manner, it was thought advisable to
pursue measures calculated to prevent any attempts to
destroy himself. Since his confinement he has been
closely watched by persons appointed by the Magis.
trates ; and these persons, it is said, will be called on
the part of the prosecution, in order to give. most in-
controvertible proofs of the unfoi tunate isoner's sane
state of mind, as a plea of lunacy, On very strong tes-
timony indeed, will be offered.
Yesterday, a wish being communicated to the High
Sheriff, James Dupre, Esq. stating that Lynn, having
heard that the brother of the murdered man was in
town, wished to have an interview with him ; accord-
ingly, the High Sheriff immediately directed the oro-
ther to be sent for, and he came in the course of the af-
ternoon, and was shewn into the day room. There were
present, the Sheriff, some Magistrates, and Mr. Sherriff,
the Governor. Lynn, on seeing the deceased's brother,
advanced towards him and in some agitation exclaimed
How are ye?" Hogg replied in the usual manner,
ilnd immediately asked Lynn what cause he had for
taking his brother's life in the dreadful manner lie had ?
Lynn replied, he could not tell, he supposed the devil
bad possession of his mind at the time. Hogg asked
him if he and his unfortunate brother had had any
previous quarrel ? Lynn gave no direct answer, and
after some further conversation of a general nature, ex-
tended his hand to Hogg, wishing him farewell. The
young man, unconsciously, was about to take the prof-
fered hand, but suddenly recollecting himself, checked
his purpose, and bursting into tears, retreated back-1
wards, exclaiming, 44 No ; I can't shake hands with you. "1
Lynn took no notice of this, and shortly afterwards
-was locked up in the cell : he, with Allen, Reeves, and
Collier, and the two persons convicted of horse-stealing
and Randall), were for a length of time LI prayer
with the Rev. R. C. Ashfield, the Chaplain of the jail,
who yesterday delivered to them and their fellow-pri-
soners a very eloquent and pathetic discourse. The
discourse had a very visible effect on the unfortunate
Lynn, who, on reading the.gOth chapter of Jeremiah;
was dreadfully agitated at the verses commencing and
concluding as follow :
" 14. Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day
wherein my mother bore me be blessed."
"18. Wherefore tame I forth out of the womb to see labour
and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame."
His mother, and other members of his family, arrived
late this evening at Aylesbury.
Saturday afternoon, Colonel Wood, his son, Lord
Breeknock, and several Gentlemen of distinguished
rank, arrived-at the White Hart inn; their arrival was
immediately notified to the High Sheriff, and to Mr.
Charsley, the Coloner for the county, and an interview
took place, the result of which Was, a pledge given by
the Hon. Colonel and Lord Brecknock for the appear-
ance of the young Gentleman for trial. The party im-
mediately left the town, and proceeded to the Red Lion,
at Wendever, where the.), dined, and, afterwards pro-
ceeded in three post-chaises to Amersham.
THE LINO C. GALLOWAY, GA RRATT, AND GRABBY..
The prisoners Were indicted fOr having, on the 25th
day of July last, at the parish of Uptort-cum-Chalvey,
feloniously stolen from the person Of Thornarf Slane/
one red Morocco pocket-book, containing nine Bir-
mingham promissory notes of the value of one pound
each, and one sovereign, the property of the said Tho-
mas Slaney.
After some evidence had been givei, the Learned Jadge stopped
the cause, and directed an acquittal : en which
Mr. TeArtis (Counsel for the• prisoners) addressed the Court,
observing that the prisoners were not oat seqtatteo, but irequfttea
with honour.
The Learned Jonas concurred in this, and added, that the pri-
soners would leave the Court Without the slightest Impatatl44 on
their characters.
Jolo Wright and Joseph Wright were capitally in-
dicted for stealing two sheep, the property of Wil-
liam Crouch.
The evidence against the prisoner's was purely cir-
cumstantial, but of a very fdrelble character.
The Jury, after deliberating for si length of time, returned a
verdi of Guilty.
The Learned Juntie intimated to the prisoners that their lives
would be spared.

An Culler has been received at Plyniouth bock-yard,
to "repoitt the quantity of linseed oil, &c. in store. In-
structions have also been received torender an ackotint
of the ntimber of the Clerks of that yard, formerly ie-
duced, who are residing in the neighbour hood, their
age. state of health, and length of service.
At the last Meeting of the London Co-opetatiie
Society, on Thursday night, a letter from Mr. Owen
was read from the Chair, stating that he had purchased
Harmony from Mr. Rappe, for 30,0001. and that he
was about commencing operations for the forniation of
an establishment on the principle of mutual co:bpera-
tion and cammitaity of property.
A memorial from the West India Merchants and
planters was presented to the CHANCELLOR of the
&CHEQUER yesterday, praying that the duties on rum
may be placed on the relative scale of duties with Bri-
tish spirits, as it stood awing previous years; that it, in
place of the present reduction to Bs. per galliati, the
duty should be lowered to ss. or ss. 6J. per gallon.
A meeting of the inhabitants of the city and county
of Exeter, was convened on Saturday last, for the pur-
pose of instructing their representatives in Parliament to
support Mr. MAssau.tis motion for the tote iipeal
of the duty on Muses and Windows.
in this instance, for the Exonialis, the motion had been
disposed of two days before they assetnbled.
At the January Term of the Court of Coihmon Pleas,
held at Genesee, in .Livingston County, in 'the United
Stares, the cause of Hopestill I3ebee v. John 11. kicei,
for the seduction of the plaintiff's daughter,-came oil
for trial. Verdict, 800 dollars dastragek for the ptiini
tiir—being all the defendant was proved to be worth: