Star.
London, England, 1831-04-02 00:00:00

YORK ASSIZES, WRDNRSDAY.

THE RORRERT AT THE DONCASTER NETTING ROOMS.
George 'Wadden, aged 35 (who at the last assizes was acquitted of
baring feloniously received the sum of 1,7001. which was stolen kat,
the Doncaster betting room on the 17th of December, 1829), was this
morning arraigned on an indictment, charging him with having been a
principal in the robbery.
The trial occupied the attention of the Court nearly the whole of
the day.—lt appeared that on Thursday, September 16, the sum inth
question was stolen from an iron box, in the betting.room at D.
caster, whilat the proprietors were on the race course, witnessing
the race for the cup. The prisoner was lodging at Monster alf
the time, and on that morning told the landlady he had been
unfortunate, and had lost all his money ; but as he had money
owing at York, be would go there and draw it, and on
tarn would pay her two shillings, which be was indebted to her
for washing. He then left his lodgings, and never retumed.—A
boy called Watson, who was left in care of the money, and a woman
named Loftus proved that the prisoner was in the betting-room a dam
time before the money was missed. He was also proved to have eta.
wards gone to the race ground, and from thence to Sheffield, whey, he
was proved to have been at the George Inn, in possession of a large sure
of money in sovereigns and notes. From thence he hastily ?roeeeded
towards Chesterfield in a chaise but got out before they reacted that
town, and proceeded to Birmingham.
In his defence he declared that he was a much injured man, and NI
he left Doncaster abruptly because a warrant *as out against him for
an assault, and that he had been in gaol ten months.
Three or four witnesses were called for the defence, two of wrotu
swore that they had heard the boy (Watson) declare that Madden war
innocent of the charge.
The learned judge summed up the evidence, remarking particularly
on the circumstances of Madden being so destitute of money in the
morning, that he could' not pay 2s. and of his being in possession
of a bag of sovereigns and bills at Sheffield in the afternoon, to explain
which no evidence had been offered.

The jury found a verdict of guilty, and his lordship, in sentencing
the prisoner to be transported for seven years, regretted exceedingly that
the law did not enable him to Inflict a more severe punishment.
FRIDAY.

CHILD lIIIRDZA AT ECCLESTIALD.
Esther Dyson, aged 26, was charged with the wilful murder of a
new-born female bastard child, at ifcclesfield, in the West Riding,
the month of October last.

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In addition to the excitement which a trial for murder always creates.
the present charge produced a greater sensation fmm the circumstance
that the unfortunate prisoner is deaf and dumb. The Court was, con-
sequently, crowded to excess long before the arrival of the judges.
The prisoner was brought into the dock at about a quarter before nine.
She is of a respectable appearance, rather mild featured, and of a more
intelligent countenance than most persons who labour under the sank
deprivations. She wore a red friezcd cloak, which nearly covet ti a light
printed gown, with a purple coloured silk bonnet and lace cap ; al:oge.
ther, her exterior was that of a respectable servant.
His lordship came into court soon after nine, and the prisoner was
immediately arraigned. The indictment contained four counts, chug.
ing the offence in various ways. It was alleged to bare been committed
on the 24th of September last.
The Clerk of Arraigns then inquired," Esther Dyson, are you guilty
or not guilty ?" The prisoner returned no answer.
After the question had becn several times repeated, the jury were
sworn to try " whether the prisoner stood mute by malice, or the visi-
tation of God."

John Henderson deposed that he had known the prisoner 11 years,
and that she was both deaf and dumb.

His lordship told the jury this was a mere preliminary inquiry, and
under his direction they found a verdict—that she stood mute from the
infliction of Providence.

Henderson, in answer to questions from the learned judge, stated that
he had been lo the habit of communicating with the prisoner by signs,
and that he had reasons to know that she understood the mode of com-
munication which he used.

His Lordship and the Counsel for the prosecution remained some
time in conversation; after which Henderson again was examined as to
his knowledge of the prisoner ; and swore truly to interpret to the
prisoner the nature of the charge ; the evidence, and all such matters
and things as the Court should require to be made known to her.
The prisoner had no counsel ; and Sir Gregory Lewin readily under.
took her defence.

After the nature of the charge war made known to her, she pleaded
that she had not done it.

She was arraigned also on the Coroner's inquest ; but Ilender.on said
it would be impossible to make her understand that or any complicated
proposition ; he could not make her understand that she was at liberty
to challenge any of the Jury.
The learned Judge, after Henderson had been strictly examined as to
this fact, decided, that she came within the meaning of the 39th and
40th Geo. 111. by which, if any person indicted for any offence, was in.
sane, and found not intelligent, so as to be tried upon such indictment,
that such person could be kept in custody.
The jury, after consulting a few moments, returned a verdict that she
was " not sane "

His Lordship then directed her to be remanded and desired that the
beat means of giving her instruction might be employed.
Mr. Shepherd (the Governor) said every method bad been tried to
make her acquainted with her situation, but without effect; and he was
afraid there was not much prospect of success.

DUNDEE, MARCH 29.—A fatal catastrophe happened
on Thursday last, to that industrious and useful, class,
the fishermen of Broughty Ferry. On that day a boat with
eight of a crew, whose names were Ramsay Sim, master,
David, Robert, and Ramsay Sim, his sons, David Sim his
brother, J. Rollo Gall, Robert Anderson, and Robert Kidd,
was overtaken by the gale which came on in the afternoon,
and in endeavouring to make the land encountered a tre-
mendous sea on the bar of Tay, by which the boat was com-
pletely overwhelmed, and all her crew perished. The fatal
disaster was beheld from the shore, but it was impossible to
render any assistance. Another boat which was in company,
and for which the utmost anxiety was felt, made for the Frith
of Forth, and got into Burntisland.

BIRTHS.
The 31st ult. in Lipper Berkeley-street, Portman-square, the July of
W. B. Crealock, Esq. of a son.—The 31st ult. at Hackney, Mrs. J. M.
Morris, of a son.

:SIARKIED.
The 31at ult. Mr. A. Beaumont, of Parkton-grove, to 3liaa Croy,
of Bartletel.buildinga, Holborn.

DIED.
The 29th ult. the wife of Mr. E. Wright, of West Drawn, Mid-
dlesex.—At 79, Cheapside, the 30th ult. Mrs. Elisabeth ErAnd, aged 63.

NEWGATB AND LEADENHALL—THIS DAT.
By the Carcase.—Per stone of Btbs.
Beef 2s 10d 3s 8d 3s 10d I Mutton 31 64 3s lod gs gd
Veal 3s 4s 84 31 Pork 5s 64 45 84 5. 2d
Lamb.— 7s 64 ... 8s sd.

FARRINGDON MARKET-THIS DAY.

Bra►—Finrst Roasting, ad per RN Bolling. Sed to 6d. 3101.
roe—Leg, Bd. Shoulder, 7d. VEAL—Leg, 8441. Fillet, 10d.
PORK, 7d to 9d.

SMITHFIELD HAY-MARKET-THIS DAY.

Coarse Heavy Lowland Meadow Hay, £2 2s. to 44121. Useful
ditto, £2 15s. to £3 15s. Fine Upland Veadow and Rye Grass Hay,
£4 Os to .C 4 4s. Clover Hay, X: 3s. to XS 105. Oat Straw, I
.C 1 12s to fl Ws. Wbeat &raw, £1 Is.. to £2 es. per load.

CUAIRERLAND HAY-hIARKRT—THIS DAY. t
Coarse Heavy Lowland Meadow Hay, £2 Ss. to £2 10s. Metal
ditto, £2 104. to £3 IS.. Fine Upland Meadow and Rye Grass
Hay, £4 Os. to £4 51. Clover Hay. £3 3s. to £5 Ss Oat Straw,
£1 124. to .61 16a. Wheat Straw, £2 04. en £2 2.. per load.

COVENT-GARDEN MARKET—THIS DAY.
There was a good supply of vegetables, &c. at market this morning.

PRICES.

Strawbetries, 2s Gd per ounce. Forced Grapes, 30s to 42. per D.
Cucumbers. 6s to 8s per brace. Mushrooms, Is to is 9d per small
basket. Asparagus, 4s to 14% per bundle. Sea Kail, Is 6d to 3s per
punnet. Rhubarb, Is to Is 6d per bundle. New Potatoes, Is 6d per
lb. Broca. Is to 2s Gd per bundle. Apples, 4s to 6s per halt' sieve;
do. for dessert, 4s Oti to 6s per doz. Pears, 6s to 10s per dos. Filberts,
2s per pound. Spring Turnips, is to Is 6d per bunch. Carrots, Is 9d
to 2s per bunch. Red Cabbages, 6s to 12s per dos. Spring Onions,
4d to 6d per bunch. Radishes, Is 6d to 2s per dozen bunches. Horse
Radish, 2s 6d to 7s per bundle. French Beans, 2s 6d to 3s fid per 100.
Potatoes, 34 to 6s per cwt. Old Onions, 34 to 4s per half sieve.
Otanges, 4s to 10s per 100. Seville Oranges, 10s to 20. Lemons, 4s
to 10s. Spanish Nuts, 4s per peck. Foreign Grapes,
9tl to k's per lb.
Almonds, 7s per peck. Chestnuts, 4s to 6s per peck.

limn:mg—Wheat, per load (40 bushels) £l5 Os to £2l lOs; Beg-
ley, per qr, 34a to 465; Oats, 2fis to 381 ; Beans, 42s to Ms ;
42s to 445.
lIsxEL IlaxerrzaD—Wheat, per load (five bushels), 49s to 51s;
Beans, 234 to 265; Peas, 274 to 20.; Barley, per qr. 42s to 475;
Oats, 27s to 30e Od.
Rostroan—Wheat, per qr. 64. to 78s ; Barley, 42s to 47s Oats,
281 to 345; Beans, 36s to 480 t Peas, 37s to 44s ; Rye, 38s.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MORROW.
Kerning Be. 26w. I Afternoon

LONDON: hinted and rubliehed by JOHN 141aTNE, at the St.ta
Orrice, No. 1, Pickett-place, Temple Bar.