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London, England, 1820-05-15 00:00:00

THE KING V. HUNt AND OTHERS.

At half-past three o'clock, Mr. Hunt, accompanied
by Healy and Bamford, came again into Court, when
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE asked him whether the
expected affidavits had yet arrived ?
Mr, Hunt—My Lord, they are not. Mr. Johnson
went down to Manchester the same day this case was
last before the Court to procure affidavits for himself
and the other defendants, and he is not yet returned.
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE—YOU have an affidavit
that he is gone down for that purpose ?
Mr. Hunt—l have my Lord.
An affidavit was then put in by Mr. Hunt, de-
posing, that on Monday afternoon last, about three
o'clock, Mr. Joseph Johnson set off for Manchester
by the coach, for the purpose of procuring affidavits,
on behalf of himself and the other defendants, in ex-
planation of some circumstances in this case ; that he
promised to return by the earliest conveyance as soon
as he procured such affidavits ; and that deponent
believed the said Mr. Johnson would make all pos-
sible speed, and that be would arrive in London to-
morrow. Mr. Hunt said, that his co-defendants would
have been prepared with these affidavits long since,
had they not confidently expected a new trial ; and
their finances were extremely low. He (Mr. Hunt)
had waited the last moment before he had made this
affidavit, but he thought it right to state, that since
he had sworn it he had received a letter from Mr.
Johnson, stating that he would be in town to-mor-
row. If necessary he would make a further affida-
vit of that fact.
The Luna CHIEF JUSTICE—There is no occasion.
Let the defendants appear on Monday morning.
M:. Hunt—Your Lordship will take this case the
first thing on Monday morning?
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE—Yes, the first thing,
Mr. Hunt.

THIS DAY.
THE KING V. HUNT AND OTHERS.

The LORD CIIIEF JUSTICE, JUStiCes BAYLEY, BEST,
and HOLROYD, took their seats on the Bench at half-
past eleven.

Mr. ATTORNEY-GENERAL immediately rose, and
prayed the judgment of the Court on Henry (runt,
Esq. and others.
None of the defenders were in Court, but on their
names being called in the Hall,

Mr. Huxr came into Court. Ile said that Mr.
Johnson had arrived from Manchester with the affi-
davits in mitigation of punishment, and that he was
then just completing an affidavit on his own part. In
a few minutes they would be ready.
The COURT said the case might stand over for a
little, and irt the meantime they would hear any or-
dinary motions.

The Gentlemen of the Bar having been gone
through, Mr. Husr, followed by the other defend-
ants, now entered the Court.

The Counr enquired of Mr. Attorney-General,
whether he had any affidavits to produce in
aggravation ?

The A TTORNEY•G EN ER .tt. said, he would wait till
he saw what affidavits were produced for the de

fendants.

Mr. Hunt being then desired to proceed, he re-
quested to know whether he might not produce only
part of his affidavits in the first instance, and reserve
part, to be brought forward, if necessary, after the
Attorney-Genetal had made his productions?
The COURT said that this could not be allowed ; he
must produce all his affidavits in mitigation at once.
Mr. Hunt then proceeded with the reading of his
affidavits. First, there were, affidavits from each of the
defendants themselves, stating, that their sole object in
promoting and attending the Meeting at Manchester,
on the 16th of August, was Parliamentary Reform, in-
'listing strongly on the peaceable and orderly character
of the people assembled, And describing in vehement
terms, what they call the wanton, unprovoked, and
barbarous attack of the military upon the defenceless
multitude. Mr. Hunt, in his affidavit, adds, that had
any Civil Officer required his surrender, he would
have instantly submitted ; and that, had he known
that any Magistrate had wished to read the Riot
Act, he would have made every endeavour to pro-
cute him accommodation on the hustings to do
so, and would have recommended to the people to
disperse instantly, which, in the temper they were
in, he has no doubt they would have done.—
The defenders, in conclusion, all joined in represent-
ing the severe punishment they had already expe-
rienced from the eleven days imprisonment which
they had suffered in the New Bailey, Manchester.
Mr. Huhn nest read Affidavits from the ten per-
sons whose names were first subscribed to the Requi-
sition calling the Meeting on the 16th of August, in
which they aver, that their sole object in calling that
Meeting was a Reform in Parliament, and disclaim,
in the most pointed manner, any design of inti-
midating by numbers, or doing any other thing con-
Itrary to the laws.

The next affidavit which Mr. Hunt was proceed-
ing to produce, was to the effect of chewing that one
of the witnesses for the prosecution had excited

those melt hissing: and hooting., of which so moth
notice had been taken ; that he was, in short, a hired
instigator, *ho wished to make mischief %%here he
could not find any.
The Covnr doubted wriei.ber such evidence could
be now received.

Mr. Justice BEST" Why, this affidavit would go
the length of shewing that this man went abcut ex-
citing to High Treason, What has that to do with
a mitigation of punishment here?"

Mr. HUNT.—" Aye, my Lord, to High Treason,
and that he was an infernal spy sent abroad to stir up
peaceable people tio do mischief which they never
rontemplar2d."
The COURT were consulting upon this point when
our Reporter came away at ene o'clock.
The case Is not expected to come to a conclusion
till late in the afternoon.

The outer Hall is crowded by persons anxious to
learn the extent of the punishment awarded.

DUBLIN CIVIC ELECTION.

A smart contest exists at present between the Al-
dermen and Commons of Dublin, respecting the
Election of a Lord Mayor. The first Election, Najd)
was a sort of double return, having been quashed by
the Privy Council, a new Election carne on, by ap-
pointment, on Wednesday last. Aldermen WEST,
SHAW, TYNDAL, VARLET, ARCHER, CAsH, and BE-
REsVORD, were successively sent down by the 13,1artl
of Aldermen, but each rejected by the Commons, by
large majorities.
In compliment to Alderman SHAW, the following
Resolution was adopted:
" The Sheriffs and Commons resolve, that, in rejecting Mr.
SHAW from being Lord Mayor for the ensuing year, such re-
jection did not take place (ruin any motive of disrespect to Mr.
Straw's conduct as a Member of Parliament for this City, Lit
otherwise, but in conformity with that spirit of independence
which actuates the Commons to resist the undue influence of
the Board of Aldermen." .„
When Alderman DARLEY'S name was sent down,
he requested to be admitted. On entering, he de-
clared,. that the Board had determined on sending
him down contrary to his wish, and that the greatest
compliment he could be paid was, to be heartily
black Leaned, as he anxiously wished the Assembly
to do that which would support its independence.
After the above various objections, the Board sent
down a message, the purport of which was, that as
die Commons did not concur with them in electing
any of the Aldermen whose names they sent down,
the question should be left to the decision of four
Lawyers—and a fifth (in case of disagreement) to be
chosen as an umpire. This gave rise to a good deal
of discussion, as to the mode of disposing of it, but it
was ultimately rejected.
A second message intimated, that as the concilia-
tory proposal was rejected, the right of election de-
volved on the Board.

At eleven o'clock, Mr. WILLIS (being one of a
number of Members deputed to wait on the LORD
MAYOR and Board) returned, and stated, that he
found that the LORD MAYOR and Board were Pone
from the Board-room, and the lights out; and that
the Officer of the Board (Mr. JACKSON), informed
the Members, that the LORD MAYOR had dissolved
the Board.

After a good deal of conversation, and some dif-
ference of opinion, the roll was called over, and there
appeared present seventy-six Members, the Meeting
adjourned.
ADJOURNED POST ASSEMBLY, THURSDAY —The
result of this day's proceedines may be given in a
few words :—The BUM d of Aldermen elected Alder-
man WEST, and the Commons elected Alderman
KING, leaving the case precisely as it was before.—
The Sheziffs and a Committee of ten were nomi-
nated to report this state of things to the LORD
LIEUTENANT and Privy Council.

Wednesday, there was another affray at Oldham,
between a few of the Militai y and several of the in-
habitants, in which five of the latter were wounded.
A person of the name of TowN had his nose com-
pletely cut in two, so that one part hung down on
the upper lip, and it was only by the spirited inter-
ference of a young woman, who pronounced him
not to be a Radical, but a very loyal man, that his
life was saved. The origin of this desperate broil
has been stated to us, but there is, no doubt, a counter
statement, and we shall therefore satisfy ourselves
with merely giving the facts.— I. ceds Moony.

Tuesday, the soldiers were under arms tr.o.t or the
night at Huddersfield. Fires were seen upon the hal.
around the town, and, it is said, the Magistrates re-
ceived some secret information le: petting the iatel.d:d
movements of the Radicals, as they ate whimsically
called ; but this appears to have been a false alarm,
as all continues quiet.
Tim DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S CAMPAIGN IN THE
NETHERLANDS.— e are requested to state, that coma
Five Sets of The Nistoricul Account of the Campaign
aflBls, drawn up from the first authorities, byWit.-
LIAM MUDVORD, Esq. and illustrated with upwards
of thirty coloured Plates, are now ready for delivery
at the publisher's, COLBURN and Co. Conduit-street ;
and Eozirrosr, Whitehall.— ln this important under-
taking, no exertion has been spared to produce a
memorial of the exploits of our gallant countrymen
truly worthy of them ; to transmit to posterity a re-
cord, which may be consulted with conscious exulta-
tion—which the future historian, who shall recount
these immortal deeds, may examine with confidence--
and which the living who partook of all the toils, the
dangers, and the glories of them, may turn to as the
authentic monument of their own exploits.
SMITH mu) Minium, MAT 15.—Reef, 4s. 041. to Si. 6d. per
stone of bibs.; Mutton, 5s Otto 6s. tid. Veal, ss. Cd. to 7s. 041.
Perk 5s to 7s. Od.; Lamb 7s. 6d. to 641.—Cattle at Kukes—
Beasts 2320 ; Calves, 150; Steep and lambs, 14:100 ; Pigs, 300.
Hay, 34 10s. to 4L Bs. Clover, 51. Os. to 4l 10s. Straw, 11. Bs.
to 11. 14s.

Coars-Exceaxcs, MAIM-LANZ, Ilsbr supply of
Wheat was very considerable to-day from Essex, Kent, and
Suffolk, yet a few prime runs from the toimei Cowry were
sold, early in the morning, at from is. to a•tr quarter above
last Monday's prices; bet the demand f•iacic.ncit afterwards,
and the market closed on nearly the same tel as un this day.
week. Barley is Is. per quarter cheaper, bavirg but little dr-
snand at present, as the malting season is nearly over. New
Beans being in larger supply, and having but few buyers, what
sales were made to-day were at full Is. per quarter lower. The
arrivals of Oats. were rather large to-day, and the trade was.
heavy, but not cheaper than last week. lti other irtieles there
is no alteration.