Star.
London, England, 1827-10-25 00:00:00

regard to the nature of tbetffence laid to the
dant's charge. He would now repeat, that w
endeaionred to bring Christianity Into contempt,
addressed Men's minds on the subject, not seriously s
soberly. but with sarcasm and protanentess, commit.,
an offence against the law, and deserved to
punishment of his crime. With these o.bervi
left the case to the Jury, who would determin
ing to the dictates 01 their conscience. and find
such as the nature of the case called for, gnawed! and
uninfluenced by any consideration whatsoever.
The Jury retired, and, after half an hour's delibera-
tion, found the. defendant Guilty.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, GUILDWALL, Ocr. 34.
Beare Mr. JUltiCe Gaszuis and Special Juries.
lILLIS b. SCHMKICK AND 71401/lAB.

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Mr. D. Poot,ock opened the pleadings. This was an
action to recorerthe value of certain goods sold and
delivered to an aisociation, of which the two defend-
ants were shareholders. The plea was the general issue.
Mr. Sergeant 'FADDY (with whom was also Mr. S,T.
geant SPANK'S) stated the case to the jury. The plain.
tiff was an upholsterer, carrying on business in the city,
and had furnished the Cornwal and Devonshire Mining
Company, in which the defendants would be punted to
be shareholders, with a quantity of goods, to the amount
of between 2001. and SOU for which he had ;sever ob.
tained payment. This he conceived the defendants, as
members of the Company, were liable ter; and he had
' accordingly brought his action against them. What
the defence could be, the Learned Sergeant was utterly
at a loss to say ; for if it was intended to be shown' that
the Company was in itself a fraud, it could be of no
benefit to the defendants, who were members of it, and
must consequently be parties to ir.
Witnesses were then called, who proved the delivety
of the goods; and it was also shown that ehe defend-
ants became members of the company in April. 1825,
and that one of them was present at a meeting of the,
Directors, in August, 1826.
• Mr. Sergeant WiLise (with whom was also Mr. Ser.
geant MEICKWETHER and Mr. TOSSullsoN) appeared for
the defendants. He rose with feelings of the strongest
regret, to defend this case, for he felt that in so doing it
would be his painful duty to make a development at
such gross frauds as would almost reflect a disgrace on
the country, and such as he trusted seldom occurred
either its a civil or criminal court. He would show that
the defendants had been iniu:e:l to become members
of this company under the most. fraudulentaepresenta-
lions, and that this action was brought at the instigation
of the• Ditectors, who alone had reaped any profit
from the association. By the unfortunate sharehclJers
nothing but heavy losses had been sustained, and those
losses were now sought to be increased, by rendering
them liable for the debts which had been contracted
by the directors. The question for the Jury in the end
would be, whether the defendants had pledged their
individual responsibility to Eilis ? if they lied %et, he
contended he could not rect•ver against them. Tke
great originator of this bubble was a man whosettame
mod memory would, perhaps, never be forgotten in the
sity of London—he meant John Wilks. A meeting oi
a few persons was held, and it 'being resolved that
Wilks was in possession of some mines in Cornwall, it
was determined to appoint persons to examine them,
anJ if their report nese favourable, the Company
wculd purchase .thern. The mines were examined
by Captains Teague and Richards, who made a
report, and on that' report the mines were purchased for
a sum of 121,0001. Now the Learned Sergeant would
prove, that these mines were not worth 1,0001. that
Wilks never had the slightest claim on them, and that
in fact they belonged to Captains Teague and Richards,
the very persons whom Wilks had employed to examine
chain. At another meeting, it was resolved, that no
shareholder should appropriate to himself more than
200 shares, and that 2,700 shares should be left'open
for the advantage of the Noblemen and Gentry of the
counties iu which the mines were situated ; but as there
was afterwards a probability of the shares rising to a
premium, this resolution was set aside, and the Noble-
men and Gentry were forgotten, and the whole of the
shares that were so much to benefit them were appro.
prided to the use of the directors and Wilks. Finding,
however, that the shares did not go off so quickly .as
was desired, Wilks employed Messrs. Marchbanks and
Co. respectable brokers, to purchase 1 000 of their own
shares, at any premium, although at that very time, not
one-third of the shares of the Company were disposed
of; but this was done to put a fictitious value upon them,
and to induce persons to become members. 'l't was after
matters had been carried on to this length rhat the de.
Pendants became shareholders, and the .Learned Ser-
geant contended, that if he sheaved they had been in-
duced to become members from the fraudulent rep-re-
sentations that had been made, they would be entitled
to a verdict. He would call witnesses, who would
prove that the report of the mines was published as
having been made by Mr. Reynolds, the agent of Lord
de Dunstanville, that Gentleman being well known as
having great experience in mining affair,. His name
was attached to the report, but, it would be shown, en-
tirely withont.his kno ledge or consent. The signature
of his name was a forgery, and was only used to
strengthen the fiction which Willis was so much irate-
rested' in keeping up. lndrpendently of this Gentle-
man's, there were also the names of many other respec•
table and noble individuals, which had been used en•'
titely without their sanction. It was by means suck!
as these that the public were defrauded and deceived.
All subscriptions were paid to Wilks; he received every
thing. There was at one time a sum of 10,0001. in the
bands of the bankers; Walks had a longing,
and he succeeded in obtainirig a considerable part of it:
The Learned Sergeant contended, that when he had
proved these circumstanced, the plaintiff w ould not be
entitled to recover ; for it would be evident that the de-
fendants had only been induced to become partners by
a series of representations most grossly fraudulent. No
evidence had been given to prove that the defendants
were individually responsible; and lie insisted tbat the
Directors were the only persons from whom the debts
ef the Company could be recovered.
Mr. Sergeant 'FADDY objected to any evidence being
gone into, except such as should prove that: the.plaiAtdf
had individually been guilty oh fraud.
Mr. Justice Gestate said, he would admit, but 'meld
take a note of the objection. He did not think the evi-
dence would affect the verdict.
Many w itnesset were then called, whoprowed•the facts
as stated by the Learned Counsel.
M:. Sergeant T.% our replied.
Mr. Justice GASELES left it to the Jury to say whether
the defendants were induced to become members by
fraud? if so, the plaintiff could not recover. The Rues-
Lion of law.whetber the tread would avoid the contract
would be lesetvad for the consideration of the Court
above.
_

The Jury, after lame deliberation, returned a verdict
for the plaintiff for 2341. and stated that they were of
opinion that the company originAted in fraud and de.
ception, but that neither the plaintiff or defendants war
patties to it.

containing
The wit
count!; had bt(
.....eigimedliestillipalleilfdatit.part of the islander -tractors before
the Lord ,Mayor.
The Logo Maros asked whether the articles were concealed, or
whether they were exposed to view.
The officer said, that there was no appearance of conceahnent. •
Mr. Isaacs, the solicitor for the prisonir, asked Macre this church
in the country was?
The officer did not ash& it necessary to reply to the quersion.
He bad received information that a robbery had taken place in-tie
country, and he suspected that the velvet exhibited was part of the
hangings or the cushion coverings.
Mr. Isaacs submitted to the Lord litayw that this statesneat of
the officer was not sufficier.t to authorize the detention of .thogel...
goner, who would be forthcoming if called upon. The goods EWA
of course be detained as long as his Lordship thought proper.
The Loan Maroc said that he could Dot think of letting tinged-
wiser go at large after such a statement as bad been made.
Mr. Isaacs asked whether bail would be taken foe the prisoriesos
appearance?
fhe Loan MAYOR replied, that he could not feel justified im
accepting bail. lie bad a high duty to perform to the public.
Mr. Isaacs said, that his Lordship had a duty to perturn: to the
man at the bar also. fiery at Lacer obtained a search warrant
upon what he called information, but what was nothing but WORRY
doo, and seized some goods, to conceal which he admitted himself
no attempt had been made. It was in the power of the prisonero
too, to prove his innocence of any offence, if he were permitted...-
This appeared to be rather hard. He trusted that the fiord Mayor
would treat the prisoner as kindly as was consistent with his Lord-
ship's duty.
The Lotto Miro' observed, that he treated every prisoner-as
kindly as was thosistent with Isis duty, but he certainty should send
the present prisoner to Ilse Comptes-, tor re-examination. The
prisoner was then remanded. _

children to• provide t. r, that there were other 'wpm en,
.in the tame line, but thafigh she ran away
'at Me
each of the complaitiant, he pursued her to her lodging,duagged
otaillatt fruit out, wad sttuck her with his elbow in the stontec4
had only taken.out tha warrant to anticipafe her intection
mo
proceed against bin..-Notwithstanding this defence was corm.
horst,' by a todper in the house, Mr. Rocsas ordered her tole
up in default of bail.
Ii R RT • I. As.BONNTL.
resterday Sfranial Evans alias /mai Dutch Sam, the pugilist,
, bound in his ono recognizance of WM. and two sureties ui
At each m keep tht peace for twelve months. In consequeect
osf
information given by his mother, that he was about tongue kap
fight. bit. /macaroon granted a wartant for his appreinosioo, older
which be.was taken from the ring at St: Alban'., on Tuesday, and
detained until he gave the above actinides.
An weed carpi* *named Rodflard came forisard to have Rork
mutual complaints hand.
alas. Hannah Radford first took her situatioo a appeu.i.
then Mr. 'Richard Radford advanced to the respondent's puce. sad
as
he time he said, " Tongue, tongue, your WElelp ; a yikt
tongue makes a wise head."
ss 1 wish;' replied Mr. flawtalsow, " I could make you hods
wise. If you had taken my advice, this mi;lit have bees sae h
without exposing yourselves to the public.' •
Mr: Radtord—lf you don't choose to settle her warrant
againd
me, ea take one out directly against her.
Finding than so determined to make their compl-ims pahiic, Ifr
Rawiinson beard Mrs. Radford's charge to the following effect—
They have been married 40 years, and nothing mote happened
lately than what his continually been happening, w that '6.4
'quite tired of it. On Monday slight, after they were is bed, her
husband quarrelled with her about nothing at all; 'be lest by
and went tu.Ped with the servant ; he followed her in the dark, sad
mieuking the mile of the bed, first heat the girl and then her; lea
gave bee a Mack eye, and bruises elsewhere as black as her rye.
" When I cotne home a little in liquor," said Mr. Radford
ie
answer, " my wife Lived me had language."
Mr. Ilawaanows—And whose wife would not?
Mrs. Radford—A little in liquor you call it ! I call its pit
deal in liquor, and you are always doing it.
Mr. Rawtossoss--Not always, for I saw him at Chunk sit
Sunday.
Mrs. Radford—Yes, and at the public house afterwards.
Mr. RAW LIPSON (to the defendant)—Why did you strske bet?
Mr. Radford—You shall do just as you like with ale for it.
Mr. liAwt.olllo-1 shall bind you in WC to keep the peace.
QUEEN-SQUARE..
A lad, about 14 years of age, was brought up in a rtate of pig
destitution, having been sent up from Liverpool by a Aiaperate,
on the *opposition that, having been bora upon the sea, hr had a
claim to Stepney as his settlew.ent. His Faber was killed at Was
tedoo, and his mother died about three years ago. He was referred
to the Magistrates of that District.
WOKS H I P- STREET.
Merryman was fully committed, doled with being concerned
in robbing the warehouse of Mr. Dunbar, a Russiin merchant, is
French Morn-court, Crotehed.frlars, of 20 pieces of canvas, which
were found on his premises.
Dettionshe Gasld, a weaver, was committed for one month for ea.
bezzliug eleven ounces of silk. He had not only wetted the bd.
bins; but loaded some of them with lead to make the weight of silk
returned equal to what he had received.
A watchman of St. Luke's parish was charged with utter*
threats of a fearful nature against Mr. Smithson, a resident of Pro.
aident-street East. It appeared an attempt was node 'Giardini
Ildr.S.'s about three o'clock on Sunday morning, but the robbers aro
disturbed and pursued, and the prisoner's son wee found contend
near the• premises. He was committed to the Tread Mill I.
months,dirgei
hard A b
Art the
wasexa v elj activemeinaretioinnMr.S.statiedn iecbing f
, tarhatthefsast
whose beat
robbers until the party were about to search the spot in via
fib son was afterwards found. He then endeavoured to kap
Ibem back, Intimating, that they might be skin if they
want there. The suspicion thus cast on the atom keg
rankled in his mind, and on Monday night be armed hiarall
With a cutlass, and threatened to a brother watchman to Imam
As existence of Mr. S. His defence was, that he got the adman
atpprehend a man who Had bees in company with kb an. Mr.
kilaitowociendrOseifoefichiprseserdsue.shdisesigbeßlie.f
but
mut
hythewaswatehmonorderedbadwaxisuid
keep the peace for sin months:

trly on Wednesday Morning some thieves broke
into the premises of D. E. Stephens, El. of Stepney
Green, by wrenching away two iron bars flora ankle.
ehen window.—They carried off only a piece of IA
linen, being disturbed.
Between nine and ten o'clock yesterday morning,tte
body.of a woman named Carter, lately residicg is Bell
Alley. Golden Lane, was stolen from the coffin, is her
husband's apartment, while he was abser,L The TOOll
door had been forced, and the coffin broken to pieces.
The body was to hays been interred on Sunday nen.

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS, BASINGHALL•STREET.

W. Carpenter, Broad-street, Biosoensbury, bookseller ~.... 510
J. Stratford, Ckunes.street, PiecadHly, surto 5 10
T. Robinson, Crawford.street, Nnendreper 3 13
Wapshott, Drury-lane, victualler
W. Meld, Netkin'a.corrser, Bermondsey, plumber ......
H. Racket, earthman's-street, Charter Honas.m. victualler... 2
11
G. Dorvell, Marlborough-terrace, Walworth, auctioneer .. 2 11
M. Rushmere, King'sterram, Commercial.road, haberdasher 2 11
0. Berrgiss, Eton, Bucks, terrier
T. W. Collins,Witney, Gallordshire, blanket-manufacturer... t
II
L. Price, Park-street, Regent's Park, scrivener
R. Bantle, Back road, St. George's in the East, budder-- I II
H. G. Mayne, Copthall-buildings, merchant ..... 111
0. Stevens, Islington green, victualler ........ 1
11
11
T. Potts, Rotherhithe.wall, Surrey, baker
S. Barber and Co. Dowgate-bill, wineanerchants -
T. Stephenson, New Malmo, Yorkshire, grocer 12
W. Booth, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, mititster t i 1

MIIN151•1110
W. Askey, Woburn-buildings, Tavierock-sloare, tailor
T. Pearson, Star-court, Broad-street, factor.. ..............
ft. C. Ileynard, New Bond-street, tailor
L. liolbeck, King-street, Golden-square embroiderer ...... it
G. Covens, Gray's Inn-lane, merchant ..... it
J. B. Stickland, Wareham, itorsetsbire, lioendraper .....
W. Ave., Watton, Norfolk, voter
J. Butler and Co. Austinfriars, merchants ...... .......
B. Hill, Streatham, Surrey, yeoman.' .......—. r• a

BIRTH.
Yesterday eaming, the Ceantess of Sheffield was safely deketrol
el a son, at the Earl of ll:reamed% Haaover striae.

MARRIED.
At Aberdare, 41111 the 18th inst. the Rev. Alezaader feria Cl
Dynsotter, to Jessy, daughter of Peter Nicol, Esq. Aberdeen.
At Berbeth, on the 18th inst. Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. Re4eick
Cathcart, late his Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary to the Ger.
manick Confederation, to Miss Jean Macadam of Graigenglno•
Thursday Imt, Miss Sharpe was led to the hymeneal altar by
Mr. Redings, of Lynn. The united ages of this rolling Pair
coed 150 years, with wry little disparity between them.

DIED.
Amer a long and severe illness, at his house in Ehury•arte,
Pimlico, on the 23d October, John Lambert, Esq. Commander to
Ids Majesty's Navy,aged SL
The teth instant. at Ham, Harriet, third daughter of Gesell

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Gordon Faaban.
At Jamaica, an tie 9th Assiut, Dr. William hleikle, We of

Glasgow. . _
At Pamirs, Dear puerto, Ayres, Smith America, on the Mbar
June, Stewart Duncan Campbell, Ilsq. merchant.
Tuesday se'noighr, near Little Bawiptau, Daniel lieslep,
bah-street, Carlisle, aged 62. The deceased was in the babaEo of
travelling in the country,
and bad attended Wigton
death. On his return by
silage, and partook -
rately, it is said; but
found in a ditch not fa
Inquest was held upon
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:ornmit..ed John Goulding, a Bow-street pored; stated, t'i't lialtnthteeived pro
ceed t
suffer the . privet* information tespeetini tbe 'abuser, he aPplfeei forl and ob. locked ill
rations be tidied a warrant to watch his Maw la Patelettat.lane. Upon
ne accord,
the house, ha found enteral articles of at susoielosul nature-
tilitymoturing ants of crimson velvet, a time-piece. a cula.bent, containing Tester,
d a verdict tad *ltch chains, and several other things were found. The wit. was hour
towed and net. had received information that &church In the 'countrt bad been 'SOL each
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travelling in the country, for the purpose of selling woollee reg, et te
and had attended Wigton market, we are told, iso the day ahi lPhdl
death. On his return home, la caged at a piddle bow in the awl OM
village, and partook of some ale and spirits, though not ineledt" Mil
rarely, it is said; but shortly after be left Little Hampton. be wag Peens
found in a ditch not far from that village quite dead. A Corude mum
Inquest was held upon the body, and thV Jury returned a verdict evo
of 4. F told drowned." in
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