Star.
London, England, 1823-10-03 00:00:00

ILLUMINATIONS.

The illuntinations were repeated last night, and if
possible, with more magnificence than on the preceding
night. Every house was decorated with laurel boughs,
and scarce a poor person could be met who did not wear
a laurel leaf in his hat or breast. The devices were va-
rious and ingenious. Among the inscriptions we no-
ticed the following :

" Auspicians malaria Ail"
" Hail! glorious and auspicious day,
Loud let your steeples ring—
Let every Briton about, and lay,
' Long live our darling King !' "
•" Long may the King live, and Windsor flourish."

Among other curious devices was one exhibited by
Mr. VERB, a nursery and seedsman, in High•street. It
consisted of a crown formed of the flowers of the hol-
lyhock, and the words " GOD save the KING." formed
of the flowers of double dahlias, of different colours.
The whole illuminated with variegated lamps. The
effect was extremely beautiful.
At nine o'clock, Chevalier SOUTHEY commenced his
pyrotechnical display in the midst of that stupendous
avenue of venerable elms—the Long Walk; and
Madame SAQUI herself never descended into this nether
sphere surrounded by more brilliant corruscations. The
natives were astonished. Temples of living flue, in-
scribed " Welcome to our beloved Sovereign," Ste. in
gigantic characters of silvery fl.rme, burst upon their
admiring eyes from the midst of the surrounding gloom,'
with a more than magical effect ; whilst flights of lockets
rushed into the air, and descended, through the stillness
of night, in showers of golden rain.
The Duke of 'WELLINGTON left the Castle yesterday.
morning ; Sir CHARLES LONG and Mr. ARBUTHNOT re-
main amdng the visitors. No period has been fixed for
his MAJESTY'S return to town, but it is anticipated that
he will reside in Windsor Castle till he goes to Brighton.
Yesterday the Royal dinner party consisted of nine-
teen—principally composed of the Royal Household,
and Sir CHARLES LONG and Mr. ARBUTHNOT.

There is to be a grand Ball this evening (Friday) in
the Town Hall, and the Illuminations will be repeated.

OUTRAGE IN THE KINGS BENCH PRISON.

An esamination, which has occupied three days in
its progress, has been taken before Mr. ALLEN, the Ma-
gistrate, in the Marshal's office.
Mr. Wm. Roubel, of Montague-street, Montague-
square, charged Richard Bennd, John Jacobs, Masan-
der Cimtpbeli, and others, with a felony and desperate
assault, in pumping upon him, and robbing him of his
pocket-book, containing six 101. notes of the Bank of
England, and some memorandums.
MONDAY, SEPTENSYR 29.—Mr. Roubel stated, that
in consequence of a letter from Jacobs, he went to the
King's Bench Prison to consult with him professionally.
Jacobs related to him a transaction he bad when a
minor, and on which he represented he was theede-
tained. To ensure the attendance of the complainant.
he used the name of Mrs. Piggott, to whom Roubel
was known. In consequence of this letter he waited on
Jacobs at the time appointed—namely, at half-past se-
ven in the evening of Wednesday, the 24th of Septem-
ber. Some conversation occurred relative to the pri-
soner Jacobs's affairs, and he agreed to we him on the
following day. On leaving him, he went to Mrs. Pig.
gott's apartments, and remained there some time, till
the officer of the prison gave notice to strangers to de,
part ; about five minutes after this, Jacobs knocked at.
the door, and asked him if he meant to call on him in
his way out ? He replied, he should not, as it was late.
On coming down the staircase, he observed a bustle be-
low, as if there had been some difference. He had then
a sword-stick in his hand ; the moment he was out and
turning towards the gate, be was seized by several per-
sons, and conveyed to the right, to the back of the pri-
son. He then heard a voice, which he believed to be
that of Jacobs, say, " Pull up, pull up," and imme-
diately he was caught round the middle by a person
whom he believed to be Richard Bennet. At that mo-
ment he missed his pocket-book, containing the notes
above-mentioned. He contrived to regain his legs, and
called out " Murder r but wits immediately knocked
down by a blow On the back of his head, and then
dragged along, and carried through No. 5 staircase to
the pump, put into the trough, and pumped upon for
some time ; believed Jacobs worked the pump, and en-
couraged others ; made his escape, and'ran towards the
prison doors, but was again seized, knocked down, and
ultimately reconveyed to the pump, where he was
again deposited in the trough, and plentifully drenched
with water; he called out " Murder I" but no one
came ; and, at last, wet, dirty, and ragged, he made
his escape, dreadfully abused in person, with the loss of
his pocket-book and notes : he made his loss known at
the gate, as he went out.
Mrs. Piggott, a prisoner, was called, and proved his
being there, and her, hearing of the outrage. She stated
that she did not authorize Jacobs to use her name—
(Here the examination was adjourned till Wednesday,
at a quarter past three). 'On that day it was resumed.
John Pettit (a prisoner), saw Campbell, Heyton, and
Jacobs ill-use the complainant ; saw Campbell bit him
on the back of his head ; saw him carried through No. 5
staircase and pumped upon ; believes Campbell worked
the pump. It was said he was an informer against
those who'had gin; heard him say he had lost his pocket-
book, but could not say who took it.
Charles Lappage corroborated part of the former
witness's statement, but could not say who was present,
there was such a noise at the time.
Henry Thompson saw the transaction, and heard the
cry of " Pull up," but could not recognize any one, it
was so dal k, and the crowd great; saw Mr. Bennet, and
is quite sure he was not near the crowd ; he stood on
the parade in front of the prison ; the mob 'was seventy
or eighty yards from him.
William Waring Perry saw Roubel pumped upon;
heard the crowd say he was an informer; thinks the per-
sons who had hold of him were disguised, or should have
known them; assisted in taking has sword-stick away.
William Maxwell corroborated the general statement
of the assault, but could not identify any one present.
Mary Newill saw Jacobs come born his room, and
heard him say " Pull up," and afterwards strike the
complainant on the back of his head.—(Adjourned to
Thursday at three).
William Waring Perry was re-examined rolaiive to
some conversation he had with a person nanme rDliy. at
an eating-room in the prison. relative to the lost pOcket-
book. Day was called,' and denied any kno*ledge
the conversation or the pocket-book.
John Gustavus Foster spoke to the general' features
of the assault, but heel the confusion coed .net recog-
nize *sty one ; he was were !Angier(' (Rd not anis; as
he saw him near the gum dethig Yes-proteedings.
Lewis James was examined, and tecapit'ulated the

nature of the assault, and alio implicated two oth—er' per.
sons, named Wright and Uhrerstone (who were imam.
diately sent for). He stated he saw the witness Perry
assist in ill-using Roubel by kneeling upon him, striking
him, and taking his sword from him.
Mr. A Lust immediately discharged Mr. Bennet both
from the felony and the assault ; but held Messrs. Camp-
bell, Pitman, Jacobs, Wright, Uiverstone, and Heyton,
to bail for the outrage; and warrants were lodged at
the gate.against them accordingly.