Star.
London, England, 1825-02-23 00:00:00

THE ARV):

The 97th Regiment of Foot reached Maidstone yesterday, orl
their route for Chatham, preparatory to their embarkation for Nesf
Routh Wales.
MILITARY PROMOTION.

Commission in the 3d Regiment of Norfolk Yeomanty Cavalry,
signed by his Majesty's Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk;
Norwich Light Horse Volunteers--Wilham Haiper, Gent. to be
Cornet, vice Burdon, resigned.
GENERAL COURT-MARTIAL,
Held at Up Park Camp, Jamaica, on the 22d and 23d September,
1824, for the trial of QuartermasterCa az.asr,of the 92d Regimenh
Hansa Gummi, 2.er 1 _1 _•nuent, 1825.
At a General Court-Martial held atUp Parke-amp, Jamaica, lid
the ilittd and 23d September,lB24, Quartermaster Damn. Catcailv.
of the 92d Regiment, was arraigned upon the undermendoseel
Charge, via.
" For affixing his signature to a statement drawn up by Captain '
Warren, tending to falsify the testimony of AssistantaSurgeon
Thompson, even before a Court of Enquiry held at Fo
Agusta, on the 10th instant, to investigate the circumstances of
an altercation between Captain Warren and Ensign Winne, suck
statement so bearing his signature being at variance With the tee&
timony given by Quartermaster Callagy himself to the same Court
of Enquiry, consequently false, and evincing a (Gish by stilt fate-
hood to screen Captain Warren from the ends of justice. All such
conduct tending to subvert dissipline, and rendering him totally un-
worthy of all confidence as au Officer and a Gentleman."
Upon which the Court came to the following decision t
" The Court having most maturely and deliberately considered
the evidence adduced bn the part of the prosecution, as also that
which the prisoner, Quartermaster Callagy, has stated and proved
in his defence, is of opinion as folloses, vie.
" With respect to the first part of the charge, for eating his
signature to a statement drawn up by Captain Warren, tending td
falsify the testimony of Assistant-Surgeon Thompson, given before
a Court of Enquiry held at Fort Agusta on the 10th intl. the Court
is of opinion, that the prisoner, Quartermaster Callagy, is Guilt,
but that be, Quartermaster Callagy, was induced to sign such state.
mcnt in consequence of the representation made by Lieutenant ant
Adjutant hl‘Donald to Captain Warren (as admitted by the said
Lieutenant and Adjutant Dl'Donald in his evidence), of the teat'-
, moue, given by Assistant-Surgeon Thompson before the said
Court of Enquiry.
" With respect to the remaining part of the Charge, viz. such
statement so bearing his signature being at variance with the testi-
Imony given by Quartermaster Callagy himself, to the same Court
lof Enquiry, consequently false, and eelneing a wish by such
hood to screen Captain Warren from the ends of justice, all such
conduct tending to subvert discipline, and rendering him totally
unworthy of all confidence as an Officer and a Gentleman ; the
Court is of opinion that he, the ptisoeer, Quartermaster Cahill
is Guilty.
" The Court having found the prisoner, Quartermaster Callagy,
Guilty of the charge preferred against him, with the qualification
mentioned in the finding of the first part of the said Charge, being
in breach of the Articles of War • the Court does, by virtu*
thereof, sentence him, the prisoner, Quartermaster Daniel Callagy,
92d Regiment, to be removed from his Majesty's service.
" The evidence produced before the Court having been such as
to establish the Charge preferred against the prisoner. no alternative
remained but to pass the sentence which the Articles of War pre.
scribed ; yet the Court, from its own impression Of the palmier,
which Is borne out by the high character he has received from eta
perienced Officers, as also from the testimonials of his former Com-
manding Officer, cannot help observing, that he, Quartermaster
Callagy, appears to have been led into signing an incortect statetnent
from extreme pliancy of disposition,and want of sufficient redec tibtl,
These, together with the wholly unprovided and absolutely death.
tote state of the prisoner, who is advanced in life, with a wife and
family depending on him for support, induce the Court humbly, yet
in the most forcible manner, to recommend him to the merciful
consideration of his Majesty."
His MaJesrr has been, pleased to approve and confirm th•
sentence of the Court, but under an the circumstances of the case,
as they appear on the face of the proceedings, his Marmite has
been graciously pleased to remit the sentence of removal from-
the service, as awarded by the Court, and to. command that be,
Quartermaster Cetarev, should be restored to the functions of
his Commission.

His Royal Highness the Commawnre-ni-Cutar directs that the
foregoing Charge, preferred against Quartermaster DAtilet.CALLacv,
together with the finding and sentence of the Court, and his Me-
sasses pleasure thereoe, shall be entered in the Uenrral Order
Book, and read at the head of every Regiment in his 11A3t1ITTli
service.

By Command of his Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief,
(Signed) HENRY TO RREN S, Adjutant-General.

OLD BAILEY-7111S D. 4 Y.

SENTENCES.
This morning, soon after eleven o'clock, the UM:CORDES cams'
into Court, and immediately proceeded to pus sentenee upon the
various prisoners convicted during the present Session, via.
For Death—John Jones, John Ferguson, David Collins, Francis
Jarvis, William Jeffereys, John Debenhani, William Cannon,
James Ferguson, George Daniel Limey, and James Young.
for stealing in the dwelling-house; John Wood, Charles Lucasy,
Charles Noble, Wiliiaat Walker, John Brown, John Alligan,
James Donohue, John Davis, Mary Wilson, Thomas Cochran,
Henry Barden. George Reynolds, and William Thompson,
alias Lintott, for burglary; Thomas Adams' for horse steals
ing ; James Dobey, Roger Adams, and Rlizatseth Lefevre, for
highway robbery; George Scott, for house-breaking in the day.
time; William Bishop, for sheep-stealing; and Henry Middleton,
for cutting and maiming.
Two were ordered to be transported for life, viz. William Wit-
Mot and Mary Brian, and forty-four for seven years.
A great number were sentenced to be imprisoned in the House
of Correction, for various periods.
Mary Kenton, for the murder 6f her husband, and William &n-
-ull, for a similar offence on the person of Mr. parry, were sentenced
to twelve months' itnprisonment ; and the greatest portion were or•
dared to be kept to hard labour.
The Session; then adjourned until the 7th of April next.

EXAMINATION OF PROBERT.

-01.--
BOW-STREET-THTS DAY.

The street before the Office was nearly choked by it/Menge !marts.
anxious to catch a glimpse of this man, rendered so notorious by
crime. At 11 o'clock he was brought rom the House of Correc-
tion in a hackney coach, handcuffed. He wore the same clothes
as on Saturday, and white neckerchief, but looked extremely pale
and dejected ; ilthough,as he alighted from the coach, he smiled, and
said, " How curious they are," alluding to the crowd struggling td
get a view of him. He was immediately locked up.
Sir H. lintint, Mr. Drintsuutt, Mr.lilatisort, several other Magis-
trates, and a number of Gentlemen of distinction were allowed to
sit on the Bench. The Office, iu every part, was crowded almost
to suffocation. _ _ . .

At ace o'clock, Ellis, the constable, had some conversation, in
which we understood hint to say, the case is complete, so far as the
evidence is concerned,against Probert, bat be could not toe leniently

have hint as hr wanted the witnesses to prate seeing
him in London with the mare, Ste.
The examination was, therefore, ordered to come on after the
usual routine business is disposed of, which will not be before
three o'clock.
There is not any other charge of horse-stealing against him, al-
though something was said ab ,ut stealing a saddle. An effort will
be made by his solicitOr (slr. Humphreys), we beliete, to have hint
again remanded.
After a few cases had been gone through, the prisoner was re-
examined, and was fully committed on the charge of horse stealing.
His trial will take place in London, and not in Gloucester:biros
as is supposed.

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LAW REPORT.

COURT OF ICING'S BENCH, FEBRUARY 21.
TURNER V. HAYDEN.
This was an action against the acceptors of two bills
of exchange for 601. and 301. made payable at the house
of Mash and Co. and which became due before the
failure of that firm. They were not presented till af-
terwards, hen, of course, they were dishonoured; but
up to that time the defendants had cash sufficient to an-
swer them in the bankers' hands. It was now con-
tended, that the holder had been guilty of lashes, and
could not recover ; while, on the other hand, it was ar-
gued that the defendants, as acceptors, were at all times
and in all places liable.
The Loan enter Jessica held that the plaintiff was entitled to res.
cover, giving leave to the defendants to move for a nonsuit.
The Jury accordingly returned a verdict for the plaintiff.
BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE.
STEADMAN V. SIAYOSS.
Mr. BROUGHAM stated the case. The defendant was
a wealthy and respectable innkeeper in the city of Lon-
don, and the plaintiff had served him faithfully for a
number of years, is the
,capacity of bar-maid. The
parties had arrived at that period of life that he should
not have to call their attention to romantic feeling, such
as false vows of plighted love; but, nevertheless, the
injury sustained by this poor woman was very exten-
sive. The defendant was a widower, and had kept the
*Gun Tavern, in Lower Thamesistreet, until, for the
purpose of improvement, it was necessary that the
house should be taken down, and, on that occasion, the
defendant got 10,0001. as an indemnity for it, under the
Improvement Act. This verdict was obtained princi-
pally upon the evidence of the plaintiff herself. The
defendant was upwards of fifty years of age, and the
plaintiff more than forty; and a brother of the defen-
dant had previously married a sister of the plaintiff;
and upon the plaintiff leaving the Gun Tavern, he
made proposals of marriage to the plaintiff, who was al
maiden Lady. The offer was accepted by her, the li-
cense was obtained, and the ring bought. The defen-
dant, however, from time to time, made excuses for
postponing the marriage, and at length, on being
pressed one day upon the subject, he assure(' the plain-
tiff that she had no reason to make herself the least un-
ea-y upon the subject; yet, it would be proved, on the
_very morning he gave this assurance, he had purchased
a license for the purpose of being married to a younger
and. a richer Lady, which maniage very shortly after
took place, by which the plaintiff was exposed to the
scorn and indignation of the world. She suffered ma-
terially in her health in consequence, and without say-
ing anything to inflame the case, he mould prove the
facts, and that would entitle him to their verdict. He
cared not what excuse the defendant might set up—he
'made the plaintiff a premise of marriage, that promise
be had broken, and, for the breach of it, the plaintiff
was entitled to reparation in damages.
Several witnesses were examined on the part of the
plaintiff, to prove the facts stated by the Learned
Counsel in his opening speech.
' The defendant's hand-wilting was proved; and• the
following letter, addressed to the plaintiff, was read:
" Reading, 17th of May, 1825.
"MT BRAD JAMS-1 hope you got home safe and well yester-
day. As to myself, am tolerable; for I met with a sad misfor-
tune after you was gone. If you recollect, I told you I had a sad
pain in my breast, which almost took the strength out of any legs
and feet, and made me io weak that I fell down stairs, and hurt
myself muck in the back and loins. I can hardly walk to-day up-
right. The girls are very attentive, and very sorry you are gone ;
for they do not know what to do for me. They wish you were
here, and so do 1; for really the Louie is very unpleasant—no one
to speak to, and can hardly open my month. I wish to Gun you
was here; but that, ',suppose, is impossible, as you was so cross to
me when you went away. Only say what you want me to do to
snake you comfortable and happy, and I will du it the day you
wish. Please Gon, if to marry you is the wish of mine, and will
do it in a very short time: that I told you before, but I want to
bear Iron, you, to know when and. where I am to see you, for I
think you went away so 'Cross, in not taking the little bottles and
things which were up stairs, as you know they were all your's by
agreement. Pray let me know by return of post if I shall .send
them by coach, or if you mean to fetch them, as they are very
much in the way, and I wish them goose to make room for some of
your things. Write soon, and say how you are. I am, very truly,
" Adieu, and believe me your's truly,
" S. MAYOSS.
P.S. Pay the postage, and I will pay you again, and burn the
letter when you have read it; I hope to write you another soon."
Mr. SCARI.ETT addressed the Jury for the defendant.
Though his Learned Friend had judiciously disclaimed
any romantic consideration, well knowing that not
even his powers could protect them from appearing
utterly ridiculous, his witnesses did not seem willing
to follow his example; for the fair Lady to whom
Mr. Brougham wished to liken her antiquated aunt,
said, with a suppressed laugh, 4• If the plaintiff did not
take to her bed, she ought to have done so." Did they
not perceive what the transaction really was? The
wife of this pal alytic Gentleman died in February,
1823,, and the letter on which his • Learned Friend
relied to prove a promise of marriage, was dated
in the May following. Was it not manifest that this
plaintiff, having Heed with him as a bar-maid, as soon
as his wife died, thought it a good speculation to place
herself in his way, to minister to his infirmities, and in-
duce him to many her? To a certain extent she suc-
ceeded with this infirm and sickly Gentleman; and if
she had been patient, and allowed him a little time, it
was very probable that he would have married her.
Bat she was in too great haste—she went to him
with the license she had prevailed on him to buy,
anti said, in effect—" Come now—let there be no
delay—the parson is ready and we will be married
directly." If she was too alert; if she was in too
areal a hurry to gratify her inclinations—not her
passions cettainly, for it was too ridiculous to talk
of them, he acquitted her of everything sensual—
(a laugh)—but if she was in such haste to obtain the
sub.staiitial benefits of marriage, could she complain if
she failed? As she probably went to nurse him with a
view to become his wife, so she quitted him for the.
saint reason; went away in the hope he would feel her
loss so acutely, as to purchase her return at any price.
13tit she miscalculated a little; absence was a powerful
incites of love in many cases; but then the subject
must be younger ; she left Mr. Mayors to win him, and
she lost him. In the meantime, this old Gentlemen,
who was an object of speculation to certain persons of
the other sex, fell into the hands of a mote prudent
candidate, who cat ried him off. In the drama of
" The Farmer," a handsome young fellow was intro.,
duced, complaining of the importunities of the fair— '
" God a mercy, Devil's in me,
" All the lasses wish to win me!" •
And so it was with poor old Mr. Mayoss! Now, if Miss
Steadman had pl tyed her game and had lost, was she
have her chance? In seeking to marry the de-
ll, she conlcflave had an . eye to nothing
toe; even that fortime Could scarcely be

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