Star.
London, England, 1827-01-12 00:00:00

5/ to 1 apt Maria
11 to 1 apt Duchess
11 to 1 apt Tottsrldp
14 tot apt Boom* .
11 to 1 apt Translation

ISO to 1 aim Hanspdeo (*shoo)
010 cos asst Calypso
lie. Loan.
Niel art Hessthise
/*MI art Oman •
MU 1 eget *walls
41 Its 1 eget Pelican (tains)
, 06 to 1 apt Miss Emma (taken)
TROTTUILINIAMOL
Yesterday months' a 111111111 Fisk place hi Ashford es. a
closure, far 500 sows. Mumps .111/11nth's Haider the KM and
Captalo Paraer's Thum& Vivre known as good trotters.
The Matson was fast mei. 'amp were pending so the re-
sult ; bet several were from seeing the rave u all was
over by ten, and the date previously stated was tinge o'clock.
They both went olf well to i the bone took the lead in the
int two miles, and 7t04 ow taken en him. In the third mile he
broke frost the trot, and was consequendy turned, by which he lost
100 yards; and the mare passed him, and was never egad, headed.
Ha nevertheless needs good the remaining distance, so far as to be
within 20 yards of the mare, when she was declared the winner.
The mare performed the distance la 13 mieutes.

11 to 1 apt Reviewer
ls to 1 apt Oliver*
20 to 1 apt Popsy
20 to 1 apt Granby
110 to 1 apt Matilda

Paimmeasmo..Capuls 11)Mekma timed at twelve en Mos-
day swan to go me Aar the thirty-eighth mile Mee. am
Ilinnah Kuria, and aim (seventy-1k Miss) in ninseess hours
lima was sad/ anis& ago, at the Toe, for three beedrail
mitierelgiss, and heavy Mils were- then laid at In an kw an
she.. psdostaßooloilimi Langford (sixteen tans) at three
dam*, and reinshed with s gins of wise. He preembed at a
ready pace, end mead Miblinitead (twenty-di tile) at live
o'clock, when he hied kelt in beer. and ate part of a
SewL The psimilehm- Salm -*corset dbpased at
Hatch. He wide dada pweseded to a hinds Muses'
grave, when he mot ito b. 4 boor and MK lie •
again mock as 4 NNW Beadles tee halliast
*Weds, and towlemid so Viwasete (seven mike) at ton at i t
He took some fight refreshment. tad started St the reassiMag
time sta quarter before Amos, analog Idesseff ems hours
ilc:er to perform it led he nal& Msmadial Leaned it am
beim throe *Nash, mil whim alt-lielinsiow be had more
the two boon MIL .Mit finely wen the matels.
nab" monieg, December 111. the Janke Society of College
Youths susesided ina=spilshin seta and complete peal of that
intricate 'imbed, Oxford Tubb Bib, wade, of 2,01te changes,
in three laws and eight mantes, on the new Musical lei at Hely
Talky Church, Se. Mary, Newby's, fierrey. The
composed in three parts. and was Misawied by Mr..l.
and the toner bell, rang by Edward lavaAfell, the weight el -
is SO cwt.
HIGHLAND OAHE& - tin.
On Old fkrisunas,Day the ;lineal whiter amataetWra of •
ink exercises, akEdablergts, under the &nodes mid the
_Club of Scotland.-was Mid in Warrewler's Pak at the head 'Of
the Usk% in presence of a committee of judges, and a ism as.
mange of spectime. ciWORM of the tumuit .
ed Ins mow& last pm, *hes were this season pro " •
Cheismil glees let the Secretary. Besides the conaitme
*fah we observed ea the ground the Lord Provost, Lord Gies
nadir, Lard Rebut Kerr, and a great number of other Mt
tiogulibed Iniividnals, several Gentlemen connected with lid
Higklmill. wed tan" of the mat respectable citizens of lelha.
burgh. This samseuriesky that carried a Boman mum to look as
the Odium dying in the midst of the arena, who, while dean.
log shoots rose around him, beard them not, but thought of Ms
r, Darien wife sod his young barberlas all at play; the Mae
fading that delighted a high.bern show of the middle ages to tie
a gallant Keight enter the lists, to Mink a spear, or, perchasek
abed his blood for his U ladle lea," nil animates oar osuntrywes.
ma, who, net inferior in lovelinees, and fir lam acemplebee.
are sow contented, however, with less Moody SeMs. Beni wham
ever a fester activity is to be performed, or a deed of nasty &deg
attempted there oar Ladles, as of olds love to be, " to rain hs.
Soma ad judge the piste Yesterday, accordingly, a number
of depot females were on the ground. who seemed to take a deep
interest is the business of the day. The games commenced atom
II **dad', with throwing the putting stone, mhich, by the way,
was a bidet of 22 pounds weight. The competkon in this ez-
ercise wen six Highlanders, who each threw the bullet thrice.—
The tardiest throw was IS feet, which was dose by Alexander
lff Dawn. from Perthshire, who had a diver medal, with a solar
aide inscription. adjudged to him as a pries. Another medal was
also adjudged to MoDemaid, as the most socoessfial in throwing
the sledge hammer. The old and 'pitied game of Wray fag.
lowed, which was played by forty Highlanders, twenty aide,
at the head of use party of whom was Captain Menem's; net
of the ether, we Wu", Mr. *lmre. This game .Lead
great insusansot, and was very keeuly contested—victeiy some-
times Inciang to the one side and sometimes to the mbar. Ina
at lest, however, declared herself is favour of the llPPlearems,
had ten sovereigns awarded to them as the succeeded'
A het race, which dosed the exhibition, socceeded=rhisi
seven competitors, Duncan Lamont here away the pram.
the whsle, lotwithstanding the unfavourable state of the
W rates exercises passed off with great eclat, and the
separated apperently highly gratified. The &Id was Mimed=
band el the 7th Human, and two Ilighlsod pipers, who plead
some d oar lineet national airs during the eeWmasseof the nem.
About fifty members of the QM, and others, 'Bermuda dined at
the British Hotel, Lord Glens/ay In the Chair, sepperted by the
Lord Prevost. Ilk Patrick Walker, Colonel Farquharson, Be. A
somber of approving maim many of them conauted with the
badness of the day, were given by the Noble Chairman, and Wm
Gambian present. The See bend of the Sstb Rainless was
matiened la the orchestra, and the eyeing was spent in a meet cosi,
vivid and happy meow the vivacity of the company ode*
no "betenient dm' we krona kit at a Istelosor.—axmosok

ETURRIAL CAiii.-At this season, when cakes are
so mach in vequibition, the public will doubtless be
gratified to lesra of the likelihood of the appearance, in
modern times, of sanative new species, resembling the
manner of old, and even in this reputable land of cakes
threatening to throw all others at once into an oblivious
shade. A Fife Bailie, in fueling the newspapers Abe
other day, gravely asked an acquaintance if theportibk
ges is made up in cakes I—Fife herald.

, coati =CHANGE 111.111 K-LANE, Lasso 12.
Oer market osodoees is the smog lffeleas state as di Wednesday, I
Not a sale effected bet to seedy buyers, who pay Ddereday's prim;
bat had say alter descripda• of putisesers appeared, as -desk b
soowtaked levier prima would love bees accepted as it is, Mean
day's pikes mast be liestsd for all deeerlptiees et Grate.

SMITHFIELD MARKET, Januar IS.
Prime Olen this owning ars quoted at be. td. to la. Stl. pet
stone ; and caner we 511. Id. to 4s aer per stone. In the Mottos
trod*, prime Booth Downs are vowed as. 111 to 4i. 4d. restos.;
and the interior and coarser Ewee are 54.441. to 64.144 per stone. In
Veal the quotable Is tolerably stendy, at 44. Si. to ss. 611. per wee ;
ban large Cakes do oat tel well. La the Perk truly datry4ed
rockers are 4s. St to Said. per Woos ; amid at coarser sod Lwow
Hogs are Ss. Sd. to 444 fd. poll sOrna..—Dents, 644; Sheep, 4130 ;
Ca1m...1114 ; Pigs, 111.
Bests per stew, 4s. 6d. to Ss. 4d. Mutton, •Ss. 10d. to OW 4d.
Veal. a. ed. to So. 64. Pork. 4s. to 4s 6d.—Hay, per load. AS IGs
to .66. Clover, 24 lee. to £6 ; Straw. al Ws. to 41 16e.

2. ii

LAW

COURT OF CHANCERY, Jas. lb-
ws:a-may v. Don or saaoroar.
Towards the rising of the Cools, Mr. HART rose and
begged that his Lordship would name a day for the de-
cision of this cause.
The Loan Cu A WCILLOrt said, that he was quite ready'
to hear Counsel immediately after the Seal, if they
thought proper to make any farther observations in the,
,cause; if they did not wish to be heard again, the mat-1
`ter would then be entirely left to him (the Lord Chan.,
tellor), and it should receive his immediate attention.—
His Lordship observed that the papers in this cause had
accumulated to such a mass, that he could not carry them
across the Hall.
Mr. Ha ay.—And that mass will be twice u great, if your Lard.
Mip sitters the came to go on in the manner In which it has Irma
hitherto conducted.
The LORD Cicasicauna said, that he was lot disposed to do any
thing that ought not to be throe. If, however, the porde* saw oc-
casion to file other affidavits, nothing should prevent hint from
taking them into coestaisratiois.
At this moment his Lordship's Secretary handed him op a bon-

dle of papers.
The Loan CHANCILLOR, after looking at them, asked
how it was possible for him to give judgment under
such circumstances as these? here were affidavits in the
cause which were now for the first time handed up to,
him. His Lordship said that a Judge was not properly
treated, when he was constantly fed with evidence, and
desired and pressed, to give his judgment before he bad
'had an opportunity of reading that evidence.
Mr. HART begged that he might not be misunder-
stood. He was quite sure of the disposition of the
Court to do the most ample justice to all parties: all
:that he complained of was the conduct of the opposite)
party. His Lordship had fixed a certain day beyond
:which no more affidavits were to be filed; that day was
the 20th of December. Now there had been no less than
mindsets affidavits filed since that period—filed, he must
say contrary to the express injunction of his Lordship.
The LORD CUANCIILLOR said, that when the affidavits
had been sent to him, he put it down in writing, that,
unless he gave special leave, no further affidavits should
s• nt in. The answer which he received was, that
the wher party knew of the filing pf these affidavits.
His Lordship would repeat, that in the case of infants
who could not take care of themselves, he would tail
•or all such information as he thought necessary. Let
what would be said, he would have justice done accord-
ing to his own notions. Who," continued his Lord-
hip, "who has dared to publish chase letters, and those
'affidavits, while the matter was pending here?'
Mr. Hake—Really, my Lord, I do not know.
Mr. SmanwaLL—Tkat publication did not come from ukaityLord.
The Lotto CNANCILL'NR said that he would leave the
matter in this state—let Counsel tell him ou Monday, if
they &mended to make any observations upon the affi-
davits; they must communicate with each other, and
let him have their determination on Monday. His
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ILordship said, that this had been the must painful part
[ f his judicial duties. He had read the papers in this
..:ause and forgotten them, and read them over again ;
,to one ought to be more anxious than himself to get
th►, ugh the business. His Lordship thanked G D that
.his was a case which might be carried to the House of
Lords, and he hoped it would be carried there.

COURT OF KING'S BRNCH, Jas.
VIII TRUSTIES =I mouse =ISM V. 7AYNI•I.II ASOTIIES.
The ATTORNEY GIP:UAL stated the case to the
Jury. 'this was an action brought by the Trustees of
ne zsntrsir Museum, against the defenckints, eminent
booksellers, residing to Pall- Mall, for the recovery of
1431. 12, the amount of the penalty incurred by them
by a coPtrAvention i.f the Act of Parliament, passed
-in the 55 h Geo. HI. entitle) the " Copyright Act,"
• hisli provided that every work published in the
United Ktng.t m should be entered in the Register of
the Stationers' Company. at Stationers' Hall, and eleven
7optes of the same presented to the different cor-
gorate hiesaty establishments of this -country. This
.kct, as was t.enerally known, had for its object the pre-
'cotton of the sale of pirated copies and cheap editions
of E.,glish books, which, prior to the passing of this
Act, had so multiplied (chiefly the productions of Scot-
la..d and Ireland), as to injure the interest both of
uthois and booksellers; in the present case, the defend
ants hid neither entered the wotk in question at Sta.
tin: cis 1-1.11, nor had they presented copies to the
Literary Institutions. The stork was a most important
one, and the production of the late Ur. Sibthorpe, Regius
Professor of Botany to the University of Word, a most
learned man. It was well known under the title of
" Flora Grace," and was published by the defendants,
And tie expense of such publication defrayed by a sum of
money Is It by the Doctor for that par pose.Ti.e publishers
of this wen k had refused a copy to the British Museum.
It was well known that free access was allowed to all
out` ors to consult .he invaluable treasures contained iu
the museum, and without such advantages it would be
ienposib.e for any good compilation, especially on
subjects similar to the work in question, to be made.
The Learned Counsel concluded a very long and ela-
borate speech, by expressing his reliance on the nature
of the verdict that the Jury would this day pass.
Rev. Henry Harvey Baber, a librarian in the British
Museum, remembered having made application for
copies of the numbers of the "Flora Gresea," ter Messrs.
Payne and Foss, booksellers and publishers. On this
occasion he saw Mr. Foss, who told him that the nom-
r bees were twelve guineas each—number nine seas just
published. The ninth number was subsequently seat to
the Museum, with a bill.
Cron-examined by Mr. antacarr—Did not know that the work
was originally published by subscription. Did not know the'Unia
versity of Word were the publishers of the work in location.
Mr. SCARLETT addressed the Jury for the defendants
et considerable length. The Learned Counsel main-
tained, that the Act in question could not apply to
works similar to the one in question, but mast inevit-
ably serve to preclude the possibility of any such being
published, were it enforced. The fact was, that the
defendants were not the publishers, the University of
Oxford were the publishers; and such was the expense
ot the wink, that up to 1825, all the money from sub-
scribers, and the legacies, &c. left by the Doctor, did
.tot amount to mote than 5,5751. whereas the cost to
the publishers was 9,2581. that every part sold was a
loss lif eight guineas to the University. The number
of subscribers was twenty-seven, amongst whom were
she Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. lithe pre-
sent action were maintained, it would be impossible
that the stork could ever be completed, as the necessity
of printing eleven additional copies would augment the
expense to such a degree, that no one would be war-
ranted in.publishing it.
After considerable discussion, the Jury founds verdict, under the
Menke of the Judge, for the defendants% aillest to a stocial ease.

NAIIIISLIT O. 11111JUIC.

This action was

Mr. ifandsley, an engi.l
arliftftiot*w4

an xed on the premises cf the. Company at Mitehant,
in Surrey.
Mr. SCA RLYTT, in stating the case to the Jury, said
the defendant u as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army.—
The Company had a body of cavalry to carry about
their linen, and had no doubt found it necessary to have
a cavalry officer. He should prove that Colonel Le
Blanc acted as one of the Directors, and that when the
plaintiff's demand was made, the conductors of the
concern requested time to pay it. The Secretary, Mr.
Buxton, wrote a letter to the plaintiff in the following
terms In behalf of the Directors of the Patent
Steam Washing Company, I em to express their regret
that they should have been so much disappointed in re-
ceiving money from stsareholders, at the same time they
hope to be able to settle your account. It is requested'
further time may be allowed, kc." Mr. Scarlett con-
cluded by calling his witnesses.
Robert Young, clerk to the plaintiff Mr. Maurlsley,,
said the plaintiff supplied a quantity of machinery for
the Patent Steam Company, at their works at Mitcham, '
Surrey. The whole amount of machinery supplied, was
29731. 17ss 6J. A bill for that amount was sent in to
the Company.
Benjamin Easton, proved the delivery of a notice on
the plaintiff's attorney, to produce a deed of articles of
partnership, for the formation of the Patent Steam
Company, of which the defendant was a partner; also a
letter from Mr. Charles Fry to the plaintiff, for the com-
pletion of machinery.
Mr. Young reexamined—lle delivered the bill of the plaintiff
sem 17s. 6d. for an hydraulic pump. There was a further de-
mand otaaf.
The witnesses made repeated applications at the
office of the defendants in Stamfora-streer, for payment.
On those occasions he had seen Mr—Boron, the Secre.
tary, and Colonel Le Blanc. No objection was made to
the amount of the bill. The reason for not paying was
want of money. The answer given was on the day Col.
Le Blanc was there, was an excuse for rit.t paying the
money, and a request that Mr. Mausisley would wait.
The witness bel.eved a letter produced to be in the
hand-writing of Mr. Buxton.
One or two other witnesses were examined, and
Mr. PA hit Ell, on the part of the defendant, Col. Le
Blanc, contended that no case had been made to fix liabi-
lity on his client. All the proof was, that Col. Le Blanc
acted as a Director ; but to make hitb liable as a partner,
it must be proved that a deed of Copartnerskp has been
executed. A prospectus was published by this Company,
inviting the public to purchase shares. There was no
evidence that credit was given to Col. Le Blanc. In
point of law it was necessary there should be a deed of
partnership.
Judge Berxxv—l take it for granted Mr. Le Blanc would net
have continued to attend from time to time as a director, if he bad
not considered himself as a partner.
Mr. l'aiax resumed, and his Lordship having charged the Jury,
they gave a verdict for the plaintiff.

HOUGHTON AND BISHOP.
A few days previous to that on which these young
men were to have suffered death. an interview took
place between them and their • prosecutor, Mr. Henry
Fuller, to whom they addressed a letter for that pur.
pose. In compliance with their request, Mr. Fuller,
accompanied by a friend, repaited to the prison, and
tire desired interview took place in the presence of
Mr. Wontner, Mr. Cotton, the Ordinary, and the Usk-
der Sheriff. Bishop put several questions to Mr. Fuller,
with a view to ascertain the grounds of his belief
than he (Bishop) was one of those by whom he bad
been robbed. Mr. F,,iler's replies were in confirma-
tion of his former evidlnce, on which Bishop said,
" I have no further questions to ask. As lam a
dying. man, 1 am innocent ; I know you are mis-
taken.' Houghton then came forward, and put a series
pof questions to his prosecutor, who in the end pledged
himself that if a doubt could be raised, it shou4l be
employed for his preservation, and also for that of
Bishop. The convicts then slrok hands with Mr. Fuller,
who, in bidding them farewell, assured them that he
would spare neither time nor expense in Onctiog out evi-
dence in their favonr. •

The desperation of the wretched roan White contrasted strongly
with the calmness of dgmeanour with which these youths, neither
of them more than 18, wrre prepared to meet their fate. Mr.
Twytord, the committing Magistrate, was unremitting in hiy at-
Amnion to the case durius the last week, and on Monday, the exe-
cution of the you.ig men was respited during hip Majesty's &mitre.

CAlTHNess.—The Lords of the Treasury have ex-
tended the Coast Guard Service to the port of Thurso; and an
establishment of considerable extent is to be placed at Freswicks
near the mouth of the Pentland Frith.

Ina provincial Paper WAS lately announced the mar•
riage of Mr. CAR to Miss Hooke. This union prove, the truth of
the old adage, that DAG ?fn frother,flock (gather.

A private letter tiiiru- a passenger by the HAI-tie!,
Wilson, dated Port Louis, Isle of France, August 20,
1826, states, that, after encountering very boisterous
weather, in lat. SO IsT. long SO W. they descried a vessel,
with a signal of distress, and that having borne down
upon her, and hailed her. she proved to be the brig
Mariner, from London, bound to the Cape of Good
Hope, with loss of rudder, bulwarks, stem and stern-
post loose. and otherwise in a sinking state. When
boarded by the first Officer and several seamen of the
Harriet, which was effected at the imminent danger of
their lives, the sea running very high 'and cross, they
found the crew exhausted with fatigue, having for some
time considered their situation as hopeless. There being
no chance of saving the vessel, as the leak was increasing,
very rapidly, no time was lost in removing the crew on
board the Harriet, which was effected without any ac-
cident. The Harriet being prevented from making the
Cape, owing to t'.e continued gales from the S.E. bore
away for the Isle of France,which they reached in safety.
The same letter mentions the death of Captain Wilson,
of the Harriet, who was taken ill at sea, and died on the
Gth of August ; the command of the vessel consequently
devolved on the chief Officer (Mr. Guthrie). The
Harriet was to leave Port Louis on the 22c1 of August.
By the official returns, published. by order of the
House of Commons, it appears that the amount of duty
paid on Sea Policy Stamps, for the half year ending sth
of Juty, 1826, in England. has fallen off considerably.
The total amount received in the year ending 1825, for Sea
Policy Stamps, was 228,0831. 16s. 10d. that fur the year ending
the Sth el January, 1826, 21124631. 11.. 6d. while the amount re-
ceived up to the Sch July, 1826 (the half year uniformly the most
prolific) was only 101,2161: 161. making a deficiency of not less than
40,8544 Is. 3d. as compared with the bait of the whole amount
received in 1896, and 13,6734 26. fad. compared with the receipts
bf the year 1825 up to the sante period.
The falling off in the receipts in Scotland, la the half-year end-
ing Stb 01 July, 1326, as compared with the product up to the same
in 1225, has beta 1,663 L 15s. 4d. while the deficiency for
Wand, In the same period, has amounted to 1,2441. 12s. 6d.
The total gross amount received for Sea Policy Stamps in the
year ending sth of January, 1825, was 283,43631. 16s. Gd. that
engine sth of January, 1626, 2711,5051. 108.74. and that for the
half.year ending Sth of July, 1816, 86,6431. lls. 7d. The total de-
ideucy.therefore, deducting the last amount from half the proceeds
sf the year ISM, will be 39,6091. as. IV. which deficiency, on the
dps calailidess.ws the paseseisat MS, aria be 14.1871.11,4. 84.

S.
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Axel Strattird. William Siren, and Richard &rat.:
ford, were indicted for a highway robbery, on the night
of the filst of November laset se Burnt Oak Hill, near
Ashford, in this county, and steeling ffom the penal
of JeremiahWashford a variety .of Articles, his propetty.
It appeared is evidence, that the prilowas were pail
of a most desperate gang, which had for months past
infested the neighbourhood of Tenterdea, to the great
term, ofthe inhabitants; and that on the night in
tion, the prosecutor:mites hehad arrived ailment Oak,
on his return on horseback from Ashford to Warthog",
where he lived, was/about eight o'clock in the evening
stopped by four men, one of whom seized the bridle of i
his horse, while the others surrounded him, and, with
dreadful menaces, demanded his money. The prose-
cutor resisted with his stick, when one of the party fired
at him with a gun loaded with shot, several of which
struck him in the face. Ile immediately jumped from
his horse, anti was instantly knocked down by.a blow
from another of his assailahts. He then declared his
p willingness to surrender the property about him, when
from his person were taken ;s.O: in silver, his pocket-
book, his knife, vine halfpence, his watch, and every
description of portable at rigiekaboist his person. This
was effected while belay on the ground wounded, one
man holding him by the hair and another stopping his
mouth.
John Laurence, an accomplice, was called, who,
proved-the participation of all the min:tilers with him-
self in the robbery in question, whose evidence was
col robot ated, in many of its leadingleat ores; by several{
respectable witnesses, and which, in the result of a long'
cross•examination, remained unshaken. A portion nf
the property also was found upon the person of each
of the prisoners.
After a most elaborate ramming up on tkesart of Ow Lyaroud
Judge (Mr. Justice Puss), the Jury, without any hesitatiow, Wood
all the prisoners Guilty.
l'he,e were sir other indictments for capital offences
against the same prisoners, two of which were ale! wards
tried, and one, including a man of the name of Thomas
Russell, upon both of which the prisoners were mon
I satisfactorily convicted.
The Learned Jtioca immediately proceeded to pass
upon them the awful sentence of the law, in the course
of which he was most sensibly affected, and conjured
them, with mach solemnity, to entertain no hopes of
mercy on this side of the grave.