Star.
London, England, 1828-01-14 00:00:00

POETRY.

To. A CHILD TWO TTARS.OII AOL
bight be the skies that ether ltitta
Child of the sunny lletreti— •
Bright as the dream Sung over thee
By all that meets thee now.
Thy bout is beating joyously,
my voice is like a bird's.—
And sweetly breaks the melody
Of thy imperfect words :
I barn no fount that gushes out .
As gladly as thy tiny shout!
I would that thou mighest ever be
• As beautiful a.
• 'That dose *night now,—ever eave as free
• ?h>et unwritten brew
I would life were " all poem,"
To gsnstk measure let, •
• That nought het ebeitessed melody
liflghrt stain thine eye of jet—
Nor ace disdordant note bed es
Till Oon the cunning, harp broken!
I would'—but deeper things than these
With women's lot are wove
Wrought of intenser symathies,
And nerved by purer lopve...*
By the strong spirit's discipline.
By the fierce wrong forgiven,
By all that wrings the heart of sin,
Is woman won to Heaven.
" Her lot is on thee," lovely chfld—
Goo keep thy spirit undated!

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LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF CHANCERY, JAIL 12.
bin Tausooya rose to mention a petition presented
by the guardians of a ward of• Court, *AO had been
married without their consent.

Mr. WAKEFIELD requested that it might stand over,
for the purpose of enabling the party on the other side
to answer the affidavits accompanying the petition. The
parties bad been married more than a fortnight, and
the petition was only presented two days ago.
Mr. Tasat.ova said he appeared for Mr. and Mrs.
Higgins, who were the petitioners. He had no objec-
tion that the hearing should stand over, provided the
affidavits were filed in due time.
The LORD CHANCELLOR ordered the petition 'to
tome on a week hence, and the affidavits to be filed
Within five days.

IN RE PARRY.
Mr. TRESLOVIC then proposed to go on with this peti-
tion; but on its being suggested that as it related to the
LOmematter, it had better conic on at the same time, the
RD CHANCELLOR directed it also to stand over.
• £Z-PARTII WILLSH IN THR MAYEER 01 HAWES, A

BANKRUPT.
The arguments of Counsel in this case were concluded.
The LORD CHANCBLLOR said he thought the evidence
in support of the pet►tion was insufficient; and he there-
fore dismissed it with costs.—The Court. rose at half.
past 12 o'clock•
COURT OF ICING'S BENCH, GVILIWALL, JAN. it.
Saint bean Lord TIIIITERDII3I and Common Jades.
COOMBS O. BAKER.
This was an action between two bakers, to recover''
compensation for an injury done to the plaintiff's truck
through the megligence of the defendant.
It appeared that the plaintiff's servant and the de-
fendant were in Stamford-street, Commercial-road, de-
livering Wand to their customers. The plaintiff's servant
had left his truck near the curb stone while he went to
delivei some loaves at a few yards distance.. The de-
fendant bad left his horse and cart in the street, when a
boy threw a file squib into the road near the horse's foot.
it exploded, and the horse taking fright, ran against
the plaintiff's truck, and broke off a wheel. Twelve
loaves of bread, which were in the truck, were thrown

into the mud.
The plaintiff's witnesses proved that there was no
one at the head of the defendant's hone when he took
fright; but the boy who had thrown the squib, and
another boy who was on the spot at the time, stated
that when the squib exploded the defendant was stand-
ing close to the shaft of the cart. The evidence being
therefore contradictory.
Lord Tasraaoxa suggested the propriety of with-
drawing a juror.
Mr. BR. WHAM, the defendant's Counsel, said the
case ought not to have been brought into that Court at
all. it might have been settled in the County Court at
much less expense. He had, however, no objectioa to
accede to his Lordship's suggestion.
Mr: GURNEII, for the plaintiff, also acquiesced.
Lord Tatileeanzu observed, that trifling actions like
these ought to be discourage'. They took sip the public
time, to no purpose, occasioned great expense to the
parties, and produced ill wilt among them.
A Juror was then withdrawn. •
UILARYD V. MOUNT.
This was an action by a poor mariner against the
*liner of the ship Mary, a South Su whaler, to recover
*if amount of a 140th share of- the net proceeds of the
cargo of that ship on a voyage made by it between the
seers 1822 and 1824. The defendant had pleaded nine
spinal pleas, one of which alleged that under a clause
in the sbip's articles the plaintiff had forfeited his 140th
share, by not having seturned home with the ship.
The Areourav•Getraust. stated the plaintiff's case,
and observed that it be had failed in establishing the
plaintiff's right to the 140th share, he should be able to
prove that he was entitled ceder the reveal counts for
work and labour as a seaman, to at least as stitch as he
claimed sender the articles. He had little doubt, how-
ever, of being able to make out the plaintiff's claim to
the 140th share. The ship had made a most succesful
voyage, and the amount of the 'plaintiff's share of the,
pot proceeds of the cargo was estimated a: between 501.
and 601. The objection that the plaintiff had not re-
turned home with the ship would be got rid of by
'bowing, as he should be able to do, that the plaintiff
was discharged by the Captain, to goon board another
vessel (the Harkstone), which owing to some disastrous
event had lost its hands.
Two witnesses were then examined, and it was roved
that the plaintiff was discharged from the Mary on the
11th of July, 1824. for the purpose aping. with four
other men on board the Harlestone, and the certificate
• of the Captain, which was given to him at the time,
declared him to be entitled to the 140th share. -After
some further evidence had been given,
L ird TINTIERDIV4 soggested whether it would not be
to the interest of both parties, as a means of saving
expense, to refer the case to a barrister, to determine
upon the whole of the circumstances what tern the
plaintiff was entitled to?
Mr. Baouoa*u, for the defendant, reminded his
Lordship of the clause in the articles, stipulating. that,
if the men did not return home with the ship, they
should forfeit their shares.
Lord Tull sawn, said, it appeared that the plaintiff
bad left the ship with the leave of the Captain; but sup-
posing him to have forfeited all benefit under the arti-
cles, he would still he entitled, upon a qrsaritung meruit,
to a compensation for the services he had rendered prior
to his discharge.
A verdict was then entered for the plaintiff, subjec'
to a reference.

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OLD BAILEY. -I -ANUARIf 12.
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OLD COURT--(Ber
_ ore Mr. Sergeant ARAM.)
Atm Gilmore was indicted for assaulting George
etr.s of age,
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The
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deposed that op the Bth of -December he was crossing
the fields near Bagnigge Wells, when the prisoner and
another wonon demanded his money, threw him down
on the ground with violence, and -threatened to throw
him into the Fleet ditch if be made a noise. They then
robbed him of his money.
For the prisoners three persons attempted to prove
ao alibi.
Mr.liergeant ARAISIN told the Jury that the testi-
mony of those persons were quite at variance.
The Juty returned a verdict of Not (Atilt,.
(Before the Jima's.)
Was. Melford, aged 21, and Charles Melford, aged
17, brothrts, were indicted for breaking into the dwel.
ling house of John Pring, and stealing therein seventy
sovereigns, a quantity of silvercoin, and other property.
Mr. LAW stated the case to the Jury.
Mrs. Mary Piing deposed, that her husband is a
eheesemonger, residing in Pltunher'soow, City-road.—
On Sunday, the 9th of December, she was at home
alone; and at that time a servant named Moss.—
Alter he had been out half an hour, witness heard
the shop bell ring. She opened the door, when the
prisoner Charles entered, and said he wanted a piece
of Cheshire cheese for Mr. Law, tt- e surgeon.—
Witness replied—we do not serve on Sundays; but do
uotwish to disoblige Mr. Law. When she had put the
'cheese on-the counter, he came round to her, slid she
Observed shit a piece c f his nose was gone. He pre.
seined a pistol to her head ; William Mulford then
came in, and exclaimed, "-It is your money 1 want."
Witness exclaimed, 66 Good Goss?' William then
said, " eo not be alarmed, we won't hurt you, but
we must have your money." Witness then went. up
stairs, followed by Charles.' He asket.for her cash
box and plate, bat witness said she had neither.—
She unlocked a dresser and gave him a purse con-
taining 51. 4s. in silver. She then took Out a purse
containing 91. in gold, ati)st 'gave, it to .the same
prisoner. He said, that was vets- little. but she said she
had no more. They then Caillf down stars, asi 1 she
found that William had taken a spoon and a watkh.
and more money ; he, however, gave her natekllsmeass. na
and also the purses. William Milford. then producen
a cord, and said he must tie her. She said, si pray
don't—l cannot do any thins anctwill not." They then
went away, and nitnels remained alose until `her hos•
band came home. They weie about tight minutes in
the house, and witness can p-sitively swear to their per-
sons ; saw the prisoner Charles the next day in custody.
Moss always knew when they had money.
This witness was cross-ermined by M. CHARLES
PHILLIPS. but nothing favourable to the psism.ers
was elicited.
James Handley, an officer belonging to W .tship-
street, deposed, that on the ensuing day he s Charles]
Melford, in Henrietta-street, Hackney, and took him
to the house of the prosecutrix, and she immediatety
recognised him as one of the persons who had robbed
her. Witness searched the house in Henrietta strut,
and found some gunpowder, bullets, and flints, and
the frame of a glass, also two masks and a loaded • pis
tol. Witness apprehended the prisoner William on
the 17th of D. comber, at the Olive Branch. in the
Maze, in the 800 ugh. In his cross.examination, he
said he had heard that a man of the name of Tibbs had
been apprehended on account of his, sesemblance to
William Melford.
Chaales Collins proved that the prisoners both resided
for eleven weeks at Henrietta-street, Hackney.
' Sisals Hayes deposed, that she kept a crate shop in
Grub-street, about half a mile from Mr. Pring's house
The sister of a boy named Moss. who had been
vans to Mr. Piing, lodged in the house. Annul h II
past twelve on the morning of the 9111 of Nov mbe..
• the prisoner Charles Melford called at her house, and
asked to see Moss.
William Hayes, a little 61, deposed to having seen
Charles on the occasion of his calling on Moss en the
• Sunday.
William Wren In les in the same house with Moss'r.
sister. At Gerard's Hall on the Sunday, witness suet
Moss, his sister, and Charles Meltord, with a box there.
Witness went to engage a coach for the sister of Moss.
When he met them it was about two o'clock.
A porter at Gerard's Hall, deposed also to seeing
them in company.
Alfred Homer proved that• William Melissa was at
his brother's house a few days after the robbery, and had
some sovereigns in his possession.
The prisoners dsnied all knowledge of the robbery.
William Melford said he was at home when the robbery
was committed.
Tire LORD Corer BARON summed up the evidence,
and the Jury found the prisoners Guilty—Death.
Before the Iftscoaala mid a London Jury.
Baltasar Saldos, aged 17, a foreigner, was Indicted
for forging an order- for the payment of 11W. with
intent to defraud Messrs.Jones,Lleyd, and Co.bankers.
The prisoner, on being arraigned, pleaded not guilty,
in a firm tone of voice.
On being asked whether he would be tried by a Jury
of half Englishmen and half foreigners, said, I place
my confidence in an English Jury.
Mr. BRODERICK stated the case for the prosecution,
and afterwards called the following witnesses:
Owen O'Neill, a lad employed to attend the Pad-
dington stages, stated that on the 14th of December
last. he was in the Founder,' Hallasouit. He saw the
prisoner there, who asked him if he wanted a job, and
if be had ever got a cheque changed? and he replied
that he had. He then said, will you go and get one
changed for me? Witness said he Would. The prisoner
then gave him a cheque, and said come along, and
they walked towards Messrs. Jones, Lloyd, and Co.'s
Witness asked him what he was to get for the cheque,
and be-said two notes, and that he would wait for wit-
ness up a neighbouring Court. Witness then went into
-the basking house, and presented the cheque for pay-
ment, but did not get the money for it. One of the
Clerks to Junes, Lloyd, and Co. came oat of the banks
ing house with him, and went to the spot where the
prisoner had promised to wait for him, and they did
• not find him there, but afterwards saw him standing
sunder the next gateway. Witness went up to him, and
said, Sir, you have given me a wrong check. Prisoner
darted away, but mane's caught him by the collar, and
held him ustil two Gentlemen came up.
Cross.exauiined by Mr. ADOLPHUS—iIad never ices
the prisoner before. The person who gave him thus
cheque did not speak like a foreigner. •
Mr. James Wood, a cashier in the !untie of Messrs.
Jones, Lloyd, and Co. stated, that Mr. Charles Pother-
gill, of the Stock Exchange, kept cash at that house.
He recollected the last witness presentiftg the cheque for
payment. lie at once saw it was not like Mr. Fother.
gill's handwriting, and declined raying it. One of the
clerks went out with the last arttness, to look for the

person from whom be stated that he had received the
cheque.
Mr. Gelfatly, another Clark, stated that he accont-
ponied the boy O'Neill out. and when opposite the gate-
way beyond Founder's Hall Court—suw him go up to
toe prisoner, and the porter and himself then went up
to him and took.tim into custody, and an officer was
tent for, who took charge: of hire. The prisoner was
searched. and a nuMber poperk were found in his
possession.
Mr. Brewue;the City Marshal, stated, that he took
the prisoner into custody, and searched him. He found
several papers upon him, and among them the one pro-
duced. He said nothing to the prisoner to induce him
-to make a confession. The prisoner said be picked np
the cheque in Hartholomew.lane, but afterwards said he
picked it tip in a court leading to the Stock Exchange.
Mr. John Robinson 'proved that the ehere was not
in the handwriting of Mr. Charles rotheigin.
The cl.eque was then put in and read. It purported
to be drawn by Mr. Charles Fothergill on Messrs. Jones,
Lloyd, and Co. for 1101. and payable to Mr. Charles
Smith."--This clCued the case tor the prosecution.
The prisoner, on being called'upon, put in a written
dtfenee, in which he stated that he found the cheque
inclosed in a sheet of paper, with the name of Fothergill
upon it.
Several Spanish refugees were examined through the
medium of an interpreter, who gave the.prisoner an ex.
cellent character.
The It EC3IIDICR summed up the evidence, and the Jury
retired one hour and twenty minutes, and on their return
acquitted the prisoner.