Star.
London, England, 1824-09-14 00:00:00

I:II4EADFCE SMINIFRICK.
A seaman named Olford, - •to Nierf4, hos
and
following

belonging
returned to his native place,. having, lost his .
(wing otherwise in a most.pitiable state. The fc
account is given by this poor fellow of the cause of his
calamity : On the 3d of April, 1(1123, he sailed from
Plymouth, in the brig Mount-stone, Coleman master,
bound for St. John's, Newfoundland. The crew con-
sisted of the master, Samuel Longmaid, the nate,
three seamen, Olford, Cost, and Dingle, and a cabin
boy. They had on board beside, Mr. Hodge, the
owner of the vessel, an 4 his son, a lad about seventeen
years of age, and Mr. Rothwell, a passenger. They
had a rather favourable passage until the 7th of May,
when, during the prevalence of a dense fog, and whilst
Use vessel was sailing at the rate of eight knots an hour,
Amy struck against a body of ice that was level with
the surface of the water. The shock was so severe, that
the vessel was stove in, and after a vain attempt to stop
the leak, they were forced to get into the boat, without
being able to save a morsel of food, a drop of water,
or an article of clothing but what they had on, and
push from the ship, which was rapidly sinking. Soon
after leaving the vessel, she went down, and they pro-
ceeded to make the best of their way towards the land,
from which they were then 300 miles distant. They
continued to row for three days, when being completely
exhausted by fatigue, hunger, thirst, and cold, they
were compelled to desist, and resigning themselves to
their fate, they allowed the boat to drive before the sea.
On the fifth day, Mr. Rothwell, the passenger, expired ;
on the seventh day, young Hodge, the owner's son,
died ; his father, a few hours after, shared the same
fate; and was speedily followed by Cost and Dingle
(the two seamen), the mate and the boy, leaving only
the master and Olford alive, but reduced to the last
state of weakness. On the 17th of May, ten days after
quitting the Mount-stone, they weze observed by a
vessel belonging to Lives pool, on board of which they
were taken and treated siith every attention their de-
plorable state required. The next day they were landed
about 10) miles from Si. John's, where they obtained
medical assistance. In consequence of his feet being
frost-bitten whilst in the boat, Olford had them ampu-
tated a little above the ancles. In the month of October
last, he was sent to St. John's, to obtain a passage horde;
whilst there, it was found necessary again to amputate his
lees a little below the knees. After recovering from
this second operation, he was sent home.

DUITRUCTIVE Film—Sunday the .sth inst. near three
o'clock in the afternoon, a hay-stack caught fire in the
rick-yard of Mr. Richard Kemball, of Trimley St. Mary,
Suffolk. A boy, who had been left in the care of the
premises, gave an instant alarm to his master and
neighbours at Trinsley church, which is nearly three
quarters of a mile distant. The dryness of the thatch,
stacks, and boards, with the contiguity of the farming
offices, presented to the spectators, upon their arrival,
a most awful scene, so much so as to render all hopes
of saving any of the building, with nearly all this year's
crop of corn, hay, and clover. The most prompt at-
tention was given to secure, if possible, the house,whith,
after applying water to the same, and a partly burned
back-house and dairy (detached) from the pump for two
hours, and the farming building, nearly then consumed,
this object was happily effected, not without consider-
able damage to the furniture, all hastily removed. This
fire consumed the hay-stack, two clover stacks, two
wheat stacks, a large double barn, filled with wheat,
barley, oats, and white clover seed, stables, cart-sheds,
and granary, with all the harness, and nearly all the
implements, collected together at this season of the year,
and partly consumed a detached back-house and dairy.
Many flakes of the pat tly consumed corn have been
picked up nearly a mile distant.

ACCIDENT AT A SUIT LAUNCH.—Extract of a letter
from Ipswich, dated September 11:—" The Betsy; a
beautiful new vessel of about 100 tons burthen, was
launched on Thursday last, at Woodbridge. She was
built for Mr. CosaoLD, of Ipswich, and was nearly
rigged. She went off the slips in the most magnificent
style, and proudly took her praiser element. At this
time there were about 150 persons on board, who, on
reaching the outside of the dock, all immediately ran
to one side of the vessel, when she instantly capsized,
and all went ovet board. A scene of indescribable con-
fusion followed ; but, owing to the meritorious exertions
of the boats near the spot, and the spectators on shore,
all were safely brought to land, and many rescued
from a watery grave. No mischief of consequence
tarred to any one, and at even tide the vessel righted,
without having sustained any damage."

Friday last the Royal Buxton coach was again over-
turned, descending the hill about two miles from Bux-
ton, and eight of the passengers were severely injured.
Two Ladies and an infant were conveyed to the lif.u.e
of Mr. Surgeon Flint. One of the cases is peculiarly
distressing—namely, that of Mrs. Harvey, with two
infant children ; she is the daughter of the late respected
Mr. Cummins, of the York Theatrical Circuit, on her
way from Exeter to Buxton, to fulfil an engagement
with Mr.Thornhill, the manager of the Buxton Theatre
for this season. Her long journey had exhausted her
funds; and one of her children was much hurt, while
she herself had received several contusions, and a com-
pound fracture in the leg. Mr. Henry Johnstone, the
only person on the spot to whom she was known, was
sent for on her arnval at Buxton, who immediately
waited upon the Gentlemen who presided ar the tables
of the several hotels and boarding-houses, and set for-
ward a subscription; in a few hours the visitors of the
place contributed a liberal sum, to'be put into the bands
of Mr. Heacock, Treasurer to the Buxton. Charity.
It is stated as the result of actual observation since
the opening of the Southwark Bridge, that there passes
along London Bridge every day, on the average 93,655
foot passengers, 872 waggons, 3,224 carts and drays,
1248 coaches, 568 gigs, &c. and 860 saddle horses.
Lieutenant L. of the AUDACIOUS, had a most unfor-
tunate hesitation in his speech; so much so, that when
he was agitated, he could not be understood. One
morning, giving orders, a man, in obeying, fell over-
board. The ship was in full sail.. The Lieutenant, in
agony, van about, making every effort to-explain what
had happened. In vain : nobody could understand
him. His agitation rose so high, that he attempted to
throw himself overboard. The sailors held him think-
ing he was seized with madness. At last, the Admiral
came up. The Lieutenant then began again his Quin-
!elligible effort. He, however, could make nothing of
it. At last, he said, •• If you can't speak you can shit."
This did the business the Lieutenant immediately
began a favourite waltz. a There's a man overboard—
overboard--There I. there r—pointing to where he fell.
Instantly the ship was put aback, the boat put of, and
dthe poor fallow picked tip when at the last gisp. •

POLICE

GUILDULLL.
ymitidiffy See" yeah of Liohistereta haiheferseeids,
was .cisargs. with having run dime• a girl of the aame,of: Elias
Yates,semeirence of whisit she had three of her rib* brObee-
- kat. 1104 ire stem, 0* peek* down Fitehiltrillti between
elegies atelitwahre es Wed" alight, /maw the giel.smaing in the
middle el the reed Wish her heads byte bee imotiat he told her
meet oetefithe way,lbt she mimed way away.- The pdsom
called to her several, dims, and tried to poll up his heroes bot
withouttditet. The pole al the teach instantly caught her ;ruler
the arm ; in falling she caught hold of the trace, and was-
along hanging in that way far several yards. The toad te=,
leby several persons, and the girl removed tech*
father of she boy having come forward, and saltillimethll
owned the coach—
The Alderman observed upon the impropriety of Wad iess del
management of coaches this crowded a city as lassdimase ad
the prisoner, who hod soldier strength nor discretloo Wadi
them. He lamented, also, that evennen now-a-days wore bows*
of such large dimensions, that it rendered them totally iocapahle ed
crossing the streets' in safety. He had received a certificate from
the hospital stating that some of the shire ribs had been broke%
and that she was net out of dagger; and until then be should nut
feel justified in letting the boy out on bail.—Remanded.

BOW-STRUT.
John Deena and .krensials aka, two patrols of St. Martin's
parish, were charged with an assault on Mr. Brine, the landlord
of the Star and Garter, St. Martin's-lane. The two defendants
were passing the complainant's house on Saturday night, and sup-
posing they heard a noise, rushed into the house and demanded the
reason of it ? and not rem:being a satisfactory answer, they seised the
landlord by the collar, saying, they had authority so to do (rem the
Magistrates ; an; dragged him before the night constable, who re-
fused to detain hint, he being a Wry respectable householder. Mr.
&inset shirt was torn, and his-arm was black from the effects of
their blows. To substantiate his charge Mr. B. called a number of
persons, who proved that he gave no provocation.
Mr. Isaacs, the Solicitor, called the attention of the Magistrates
to the fact, that the two defendants.had cloaked their conduct under
the idea that the Magistrates had directed them to take the landlord
into custody fbr having a disorderly house.
The patrols denied the charge as regarded the assault, but at-
tempted to justify the taking into custody, upon the ground of the
Magistrates' orders.
Sir FISCISMID MINIS denied that any such orders had been given,
and, to make an example of them, be advised Mr. beacons indict
them whilst-the Sessions were sitting.
Mr. Isaacs expressed his determination so to do.
A man who stated his name to be Join Capel Coassisiery, and
who described himself to be " a Gentleman Ming upon his pro.
petty," appeared before the Magistrate, in•the•edethdy of Herring
the officer, accompanied by a Serjeann-major, A corporal; eats
private of the 2cl &-giment of Foot Guards.--Sir Because BUM.
produced a letter, signed "John Capel Connisbury," and addiened
to Colonel Fremantle; Commanding Officer of Ile Bittalihn; ipd
asked the prisoner if that was written by him ? He replied la the
affirmative, and Sir Merman therisaid, I hthevertheetellog to the
tamer of this letter; that you have some charge to prefintegalost tide
soldier, have you not r The prisoner said he had alight thugs
to pmfer,'but he assured extremely reluctant to Make any thee:
mean He did at isagsbetate, that on Saturday week; inam.rnons..
ing, he was at Storey'slate, entering St. James's Park; when she
titivate soldier stow present, who was then en duty as a sentinel,
accosted him, and as well es he (the prisoner) could hear, for he
was a little deaf, bald something to a very improper effect. Just
at that time, the relief guard came up, and prisenerwalked aWay.
He sobsepteady wrote the letter to the Coaintintibeg enter.
The soldier was then swamp and stated hianarne aalta•Rdnaard •
WWiams, who received a most mellow chareeter from the Set-
jeant-tnajor. Saturday leech he was on duty, when the prisoner,
pm at the time that the witness was receiving his instructions from•
the other sentinel ens the post, made a dead stop claw to theta:
Witness desired him to go on, and he. refined; and bops calling.
, him a stosodrel, and other opprobrious names. He again
ordered hint off, bat be rehied to go, and repeated his abusive
language. That was an that passed. In consequence of the letter
in question, witness determined to watch for the prisoner, which
he did every day until yesterday, when he saw him, and followed
him a long distance, not knowing what to do, but at length ise•
made him accompany him to the guardhouse.
Sir IL ataxia asked the prisoner if be had anything to say ?
Prisoner—l don't know that I have done anything wrong. '
Sir IL Mentz—Yes, you have done very wrong—you have en,
deavoured to deprive this soldier of his character. A soldier has a
character to lose as well as another man, and is equally eptitiodao
the protection of the law when it is unjustly . I shall order
dto givegood sureties for your futhre ;sod I trust the
ocent will prosecute you for writing th letter, and for iamb-
isig the soldier!b in the execution of their ihirp—The primate was
locked up until he should find bail.

MARLBOROUI

A few days agoa Gentleman of very rupee:sable and venerable ap-
pearance, came to this Office, and applied for advice and assistance
to recover a Si. note, of which he stated himself to have been robbed
by a young girl whom be had accompanied the night befot'e. An
officer was then dispatched for the landlady of the holm hi
pard4uver, Bond-Greet, and in a few mimosa a very
dressed female made her appearance at the Office; and on *e
l gktrate's relating to her the circumstances stated by the complainants
and his charge of suspicion against her, she related, in the Gentle.
man's presence, her version of the transaction, and added, that tbit
Gentleman had the girl's Duns and address, for he took it dew*
most carefully in his pietist-book._ _

The Magistrate haling now made preparation to take down the
complainant's deposition, asked, in the usual manner, as a peeling-
' nary, his name sad address ? These the Gentleman refused to give;
but after some hesitation, he said his residence was in Kent, and
wished to have the charge dismissed.
Mr. Comas replied, he had a charge of felony before him, which
must be hriestigateil ; but said the Gentleman might retire into the
private room, and write his name and address, which, if he refused
to do, the Magistrate said he amokd commit him. Instead of
writing his name, however, the Gentleman penned a letter, cover-
ing three pages, to the Magistrate, which, when finished, he was
about to attach a signature to, but soddenly starting from his seat,
he exclaimed, " I meet dim a false name ; and I aunt nist-4
dare not sign shy own"—and dashing the pen apes the gifted,
paced the room in the greatest agitation.
The letter, in this utiasithenticated lamb was taiga by Nude IS
Mr. Conant, who, after perusing it very attentively, aviditair WWI
some surprise, retired into the private room, and for eliniatinaebdii
a conversation with the writer.

Mr. Cowart. again took his seat on the bench, and said be would
receive the Gentkman'a•word to appear on Tuesdajr. •
This promise the mysterious Gentleman gave, but an the ap-
pointed day he did not appear, and the cut was adjourned tin Fri-
day, when the charge was altegether dismissed.

UNION-HALL.
Three men, named billow, Gkaister, and Moista, were charged on
suspicion of having stolen a dark brown horse, about thirteen
hands ands half nigh. The prisoners were apprehended in Hest-
street, one of them riding the horse.—The Magistrate directed Mr.
Staples, the clerk, to advertise the horse, and remanded the prisoners
until an owner is found to prosecute them.

HEAD OFFICE, DUBLIN.
Some dagukst cases were brought before the sitting Magistrates
at this Ogee ou Toesday. •
A little sostersita, in a frieze roleelaure appeared with anger in
her eyes, unmitigated resentment au her lips, and, with the in-
dignant glance of frigid chastity, accused a man with having wick-
' edly dared to assail it.
The accused--she never could have fancied such a man—was
pauing tall, passing thin, passing ungraceful, and surposeindd,ugly.
He was the very opposite to the Apcllo of Belvidere, and had trans-
cended the grand climacteric; his countenance bore the cadaverous
bee of wounded pride and unrequited &Section ; to render it still
more void of expression, one eye had vanished, but whether in the
celestial or terrestrial warfare: cannot be declared.
The name of the female was Mistress Juliet O'Brien. The de-
fendant was Mister drelitheit of Kevin-street, d-
ilemma of Aberdeenshke, and :not, as appeared by the
Lady's tale, either the diseersatest or prudence of most North
Britons. They entered the Board-room in high altercation—" Its
a' a la," said Archibald, "rag your pit, it's no true." The en-
raged Joliet stept gently forward, but not on Love's light wings,"
sod removing the bead of her roquelaure, detailed the assault which
she mid Areby bad made, with intent, as she thought, to become
14 too interesting"—be wanted her
" To couple but Uwe and Dove."
She repelled the ungracious Romeo's advances, and an altercation
ensued Archibald, mewing op his mouth at this accusation, looked
round the Board-room foe witnesses to contradict this charge, but
none appeared. He that said, Please you, my Lord, she's all
abusive wee thtag, she quarrelled with me for religion ; for keeping
my ale creed, and called me ' Antichrist !' "
What ! called you Antichrist r asked the astonished Mae
trat•—#' Andstuistr..