Star.
London, England, 1825-06-30 00:00:00

ELECTION FOR SHERIFFS.


The contest terminated almost as soon as it com-
'snenced ; for until Alderman Cnownen and Mr. KELLY
were proposed by Mr. Borreftwonvir, on Tuesday, no
polling of any consequence had taken place. Yesterday,
all was bustle at Guildhall, and at the close of the poll
the numbers were—
For Alderman Crowder 706 I For Mr. Hurd . QB6
Mr. Kelly • . 655 Mr. Marten . 131
Mr. Dove 439 Mr. Woolley . 86
From this state of the pal, Mr. DOVE, with the ut-
most propriety, retired from the contest ; and Messrs.
CHOWDER and KELLY, in appropriate and most becom-
ing terns, returned thanks for the proud and gratifying
situation in which they thus found themselves placed.

Li IV REPORT.

COURT OF CHANCERY, JUNE 29.
IN RE ELEPHANT AND CASTLE CHARITY.

The LORD CuANcaLton intimated that be should
give his final judgment on Friday. His Lordship made
some general observations upon the else, in the course
Of which he expressed his opinion to be, that some
alteraiions were requisite in the existing administration
of this charity. As it appeared that a design was en-
tertained of disputing the jurisdiction of the Court, he
hoped the parties would make up their minds upon
that point, and if the Court's jurisdictiqn was not op-
posed, his Lordship would most willingly save tie
parish the expense of going before the Master, by taking
upon himself the office of pronouncing upon the proper
scheme for tl:e charity, provided he might exercise his
judgment freely in regard to either scheme presented,
and be allowed to alter them as he thought proper.
ALLEGED MISCONDUCT OF A TRUSTEE AND SOLICITOR.

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.COURT OF COMMON PLEdB,-JUDIR
ERODE V. CARPENTER.
This was an action brought against the defendant,
an attorney, to recover compensation in damages for a
false arrest and imprisonment. The plaintiff is an elderly
woman, who had formerly been a client of the defend.
ant's, and he arrested her on a bill of exchange for 401.
whereas the sum due to him only 'amounted to 101.
This arrest took place in coi,sequence of the plaintiff
refusing to pay the sum demanded, considering it an
unjust demand, as she contended she did not owe the
defendant one farthing. On being arrested the defend.
ant offered her to go at large, if she either got bail or
gave her own security for the payment of the money.
These terms she refused to agree to, and the conse-
quence was, that she remained an prison for a space of
three months, during which time she suffered consi-
derably in her health, having had one or two severe
attacks of iilness. In the meantime, the facts of her
case and ill-treatment got to tl:e ears of some persons
who came forward to her assistance, 4nd the case was
brought before the Judges of the Common Pleas, when
it was ordered by the Court to be referred to the Pro-
thonotary, who ultimately made an order for the dis-
charge of the plaintiff, the bill of exchange to be deli-
vered up to her, and that there did not appear to be any
sum whatsoever due from her to the defendant. This
action was now brought to recover compensation for
the false imprisonment, and the injury the plaintiff suf-
fered, as well in feeling as in health, from the ill treat•
ment of the defendant.
Mr. Serjeant VAUGHAN conducted the plaintiff's
case, and in the course of his address stated, that
amongst those persons who had kindly and benevolently
come forward to support and assist the plaintiff, the
Lord Chancellor was not the least. He had rendered
her every assistance, and sent a medical man to attend
her whilst in prison.
Mr. Serjeant WILDE, for the defendant, contended
at great length, that if his client had not had a rea-
sonable demand against, the plaintiff, he would not
have acted as he h..d, in consenting to having all mat-
ters of difference referred to the Pralronotary.
The LORD Curse JUSTICE summed up, in the course
of which he took occasion to observe, that with re-
spect to the Lord Chancellor, he was often calumniated
by those who made an ostentatious display of their
own charity, and that because they could not see those
acts of charity which he (the Lord Chancellor) per-
formed in private for charity's sake alone.
The Jury found for the plaintiff—Damages ,C3OO.
MIDDLESEX SESSIONS, JUNE 29.
John Field and David Harding sto )d indicted for
conspiring together to defraud Mr. Jones, the Marshal
of the King's Bench Prison, of the sum of 5001. by
inveigling a prisoner, named Bromley, out of his cus-
tody, and fixing Mr. Jones with the debt.
Mr. PRENDERGAST stated the case to the Jury, and
called witnesses. .In January last, Bromley, who is an'
auctioneer, in Coleman-street, was in the King's Bench
Prison for a debt of 5001. Bromley's clerk received a I
communication from the defendant, Harding, inform-
ing him that Harding wished to see him at his house,
in Somers' Town, for the purpose of employing him to
take an inventory of the stock of a grocer, which was.,
about to be sold. This communication was made to,
Bromley by his clerk, and the former broke the Rules,
and went to Harding'slouse, and the defendant Field,
who was concealed in the house, arrested him, and
fixed the Marshal with the debt. There was no evi-
dence brought forward to prove any previous concert
between the two defendants. Bromley was examined,
to prove the above facts, and, in cross-examination, he
admitted that he had repeatedly broken the Rules dur-
ing the two years he had been confined in the King's
Bench Prison.
The Jury acquitted the prisoners, who are men of,
highly-respectable appearance.
LONDON SESSIONS, JUNE 29.
Mr. James Duke, a coal-factor, was indicted for as-
saulting Mr. James Pearsall, Clerk of the Coal-market.
It appears, that when the Coal-market is about to be
closed, at two o'clock, a bell is rung as a signal to dis-
continue business. The complainant went round to see
that the business was at an end,-and saw Mr. Duke
sitting down. He put his hand on Mr. Duke's arm,
and said to him, " Past two o'clock." Mr. Duke sud-
denly turned round, and said, " Get away, you have
no business here, you are an informer," and pushed
him back with such violence, that had it not been for
the persons behind, he would have fallen to the ground.
On the part of the defendant, it was contended, that
the complainant had impertinently placed his hand on
Mr. Duke, and that he was justified in shaking it off as
he had done, there having been no familiarity between
them which would justify the liberty. Some witnesses
were called, who said that the bell had scarcely ceased,
when complainant touched Mr. Duke on the shoulder;
but the latter merely pushed him away.
The Ilscoaosa thought an assault had been committed.
The Jury deliberated for a length of time in the box,
and then rctired.—lt was at length agreed to withdraw
a Juror, and put an end to the case.

MESSRS. CiIAMBERS AND Co.—Another Meeting of
Creditors has been held at the Kiag's Theatre, but no
definite arrangement took place. Mr. DENIM said he
would undertake to pay twenty shillings in the pound,
if a commission were issued ; ten shillings before a year
and a half, and the other 10s. when the Chancery suit.
respecting the Opera-house, should be decided. Mr.
CHAMBERS himself, who:was present, begged, if the
Committee had any charge to make against him, they
would come forward, and state it in a candid and
manly manner. His heart and soul would be with
them if they would release his son ; but whatever would
be the consequence, he would not sacrifice the stake
which he held for his brother.

PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPE.—Friday morning, as Col.
Sir Jona Bocitax, commanding the 29. th Regimen', at
Kinsale, was proceeding to that town from Co: ac-
'companied by his Lady, in a gig, and having stopped
at the Half-way-house, in order that I is horse might
get refreshment, had given directions to that effect.
Lady BUCIIAN remained in the gig while the horse was
feeding, and some none having startled bim, he set off
at full speed, with the servant clinging io his head,
from whom he soon disentangled himself, ani having
taken the new .road lately laid out by the Duke of
DEVONSHIRE, continued at a frightful rate, till he
reached Cross llarry Water, a distance of four miles,'
*we a poor countryman, by great exertion, stopped'
him. We are happy to announce that Lady Unwise.
who, notwithranding the imminent peril to which she
was exposed, evinced great presence ot mind, is unhurt
and has since returned town. The hoer man, who
was instrumental in saving her, she liberally rewarded.'

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IiONDON "SILE AsNroNsTOR JULY.

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Cmmuott..Thms•-44 mama of leirehdeo-coiottred getie de Se.
plea, fastened down the front of the skirt with buttons of the same ;
on each side of these buttons are points a la Vandyke, of satin, edged
with narrow rouleaux of grofde Naples, or rich beading; the trim-
ming round the border consists of the same points, and over the Bern,
next the feet, is a very broad full rouleau of the same materials as the
pelisse. A pelerine cape finishes the body, and over the cape falls a
fine India muslin collar, trimmed with lace. Over a fine lace cor-
neae is a Lyonese hat, which, for its novelty alone, may excite ad-
miration ; it is of pink crape, with satin stripes under the brint, on
the lining ; the stripes a shade darker than the hat, which, differing
from all other hats worn over a cap, turns up partially all round,,
and is finished at the edge by a quilling of blond. The crown is
ornamented with pink gauze and a bouquet of white roses. From a
braid of hair, now the fashionable ornament in preference to the
chains of gold. depends,a convent cross : this cross is often of white
cornelian, gold, or agate, in half dress ; and it is generally composed
of pearls, rubies, or emeralds for the evening. The parasol accom-
panying this dress is of mignionette leaf green.
&Memo Darss.—A frock of tulle, over white satin, with an or-
nament of a very novel kind on the border, composed of whithaatin ;
from which material are formed crescents or half-rings of foliage,
lying partly over each other across the skirt, and composing a very
broad border of a rich and striking kind : the col sage is of white
man, and made very plain, excepting that it is surrounded at the
tucker part with points of foliage. The sleeves are short, and are
trimmed in a corresponding manner., The hair is dressed short at
the ears, and surmounted by a diadem comb, profusely set with
pearls, and among the tresses are scattered fun-blown roses. The
necklace is of three rows, twisted, of pearls • and beneath the neck-
lace is a long plait of hair, from which depends a large convent cram,
of pure gold. beautifully wrought : bracelets of the same materiel
and workmanship are worn over the gloves; and armlets of gold,
very broad, and finely chased, are wore above the elbow, very near
the termination of the short sleet*.

A letter from Cadiz of the 7th instant has been
received, which mentions that the French squadron was
cruising off that port, for the purpose of preventing
the entry of Spanish ',revels from H rvannah, there
being reason to fear that fever prevailed at the latter
place. The cons( quence was, that many of the
merchantmen, being un4le to take refuge in Cadiz,
were taken by the Colombian privateers. The French
ships could not afford them protection without com-
mitting a breach of neutrality.
Accounts received from Gibraltar of the 7th instant,
state, that the Spanish Consul at that garrison had
given official notice, that the Spanish Government
will allow six per cent. to all masters of •essels who
will take cargoes of s'lt from Spain. The price is
fixed by the Government at Madrid at a very low rate,
the salt something under 6d. per cwt.
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 28.—Lord COCHRAN' set off
this morning, at seven o'clock. for London. About
an hour afterwards. Lady COCHRANE arrived horn Tun-
bridge Wells, and on hearing that her husband had
gone, instantly proceeded thither herself.
THR BAROA NY CAUSL—Great rejoicings took place,
both in East Lothian, where the estate of Norrh Ber-
wick is situate, and in Ayrshire, where the estate of
Bargany is, both the property of Sir Haw DALRYMPLE
HassiVrow, Bart. when the intelligence arrived from
London that Sir Haw hal gained his cause in the
House of Lords.

Madame Manson,who,in the tragic drama of Fualdes,
played so memorable a part, died lately at Versailles.
The wife of General LAVALITTE, whose escape made
so much noise some years since, is still in a private mad-
house in Mont-Martre. Her malady is of the melan-
choly kind, and she amuses herself with tearing her
dresses in long narrow slips, accompanying the action
with a corresponding hissing sound. Her only pa-
roxysms are when she beholds her husband; her conduct
is then outrageous. She is about 45 years of age, and
every means has been used for her recovery, but wi.h.
out effect. Her husband has been again received into
favour, and is now employed in the Ktwa's household.
The admissions this year at Cambridge are less
numerous than usual. This diminution is attributed to
the additional examination, which has lately been in-
stituted ; to the final examination for the A.B. degree
being more severe than formerly, and to the number of
those ordained being much greater than can be pro-
vided for by the Established Church, either as Incum-
bents or Curates. _ _ _

The opinion given by the twelve Judges in the House
of Lords, on the construction of the Act for limiting
the rate of interest in India, will be looked to with
anxiety by our Indian readers. It confirms the view of
it taken by Lord HASTINGS.
A Gentleman who has recently visited the erection
over the Menai, mentions, that 13 of the 15 chains were
already thrown over - the work is going on well, and,
when finished, will be a national monument of wealth
and munificence. A son of Crispin has already been
at work on the bridge, and made a pair of shoes thereon, li
for the purpose of handing down to posterity, that he
was the first of the profession who had that honour.
Colonel (late Captain) STY bus, having received an in-
vitation from the Emperor of RusstA, through Count
RostANzovr, to undertake an expedition to the North
Pole, and still retaining his old notion of the earth's
hollowness, has determined to go. If he should never
retu-n, his expedition would only env ease the un-
certainty it is intended to relieve; for after the pre-
dilection he has shewa for the interior world, it
is hardly to be supposed That he would easily be per.
su tded to leave it.—New York Advertiser.

FaMALK CoNvicrs.—Yesterday morning, thirty fe-
male convicts, mostly young, were removed from
Sewgate to Woolwich, on their destination to Botany
Bay. They went in general with gr, at cheerfulness,
and acknowledged the kind treatment which they had
experienced during their residence in Newgate.
Tuesday, as Mr. ISAAC LEVY, of Bank Terrace,
Whi:echapel-toad, was proceeding in bis carriage with
his family to the Grand Review, at Hounslow, on reach-
ing Hammersmith, he complained of slight indis-
position ; he continued to get worse, till at length he
was removed into the Cock and Magpie public-house,
where medical aid was procured ; but all proved in-
effectual, for in less than ten minutes he was a corpse.
A Gentleman of the name of FOIITESCUE, had his
'thigh broken in being thrown from his gig on return.
ing from the Review on Hounslow Heath, on Tuesday.
The fracture is a compound one, of dangerous tendency.
PLAIN SENSE.—A boy of a much earlier age than it
is customary to take children at large schools, only six
years old, was going into the village without leave,
when one of the masters called after him, " Where are
you going, Sir ?" lam going to boy a halfp'aorth
of nails, Sir."—" Witat. do jou want a halliworth of
awls fur For a half-pen:ly, Sir," replied the urchin.
The late Rev. 0. MaNNI.Nta was twice laid oUt for
interment, and afterwards revived. In the second in-
stance, a poor old woman, watching, heard a slight
noise, and to her horror and, astonishment saw the
head of the supposed corpse raised and looking at her ;
she immediately rushed down Stairs in her fright, fell,
and bloke her leg, aw.i a nays tia:atbn eLsuing, died
in a few dais.