Star.
London, England, 1818-02-26 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF EXCHEQUER.
Tllll LING V. JAMES HMG.
This was an Information of Seizure, to condemn
forty casks of spirits, sent from Lochrin, near Edin-
burgh, to London, which were seized soon after their
arrival, and the ground of seizure was, that they were
unaccompanied with a permit.
It appeared upon the evidence for the Crown, that
these spirits were in fact accompanied by two per-
mits granted by the proper Officers of Excise, upon
their own guage, amounting to 5805 gallons, not al-
lowing the defendant to ascertain and certify to the
officer the quantity of spirits to be permitted :—but
that upon their being re-guaged at London, it ap-
pe.ared they exceeded by 115 gallons the quantity
permitted, this excess by measurement included frac-
tional parts of a gallon upon each cask, which had
not been reckoned in the guage, and which, in fatt,
reduced the excess to about ninety-seven gallons, or
13-5 per cent.
It was attempted on the part of the Crown to prove
that this excess had been produced by a fraudulent
alteration of the casks, but this attempt proved abor-
tive ; on the contrary it was established on the part
of the defendant, that the casks were fair and legal.
It was nevertheless contended on the part of the
Crown, that the difference between the guage in Scot-
land and the.actual measurement in England, laid a
decided foundation for a forfeiture.
The Cum, Banon, in his charge to the Jury, pro-
r.oun zed the law to be, that if there was any diffe-
rew:e, however trivial, between the quantity in the
permit and the quantity appearing by actual measure-
ment, and whether that difference should be produced
by fraudulent practices or otherwise, it would amount
to a forfeiture, and under sugh direction, the Jury, after
retiring for some time, found a verdict for the King.
Mr. Serjeant BEST, who conducted the cause on
the part of the defendant, tendered a Bill of Excep-
tions to the charge given by the Chief Baron, in order
that the law of this case, of such vital importance to
all traders who have occasion to transport spirits from
one part of the United Kingdom to the other, might
be settled.
OLD BAILEY.

Tuesday, Harriet•Skelton was capitally indicted for
forging and uttering on the 6th January, a forged
51. note, to Thomas Ragless, knowing it to be forged,
with intent to defraud him, or the Governor and
Oompany of the Bank of England. There were other
counts in the indictment, charging her with having
uttered divers 5/. forged notes. Guilty—Death. Aged
36.—Upon hearing the verdict, she appeared much
affected, and was conveyed from the bar by one of
the attendants. _ _ _

Mary Davis was indicted for stealing on the 20th
of January, a watch, a brooch, and other articles, the
property of Charles Newport—Guilty of stealing to
the amount of 395. only. The Jury recommended
her strongly to mercy, in which they were joined by
the prosecutor, who would not, in consideration of the
sorrow the prisoner had manifested, state the articles
to be worth 40s. _

J. Ryder was found Guilty of stealing two pelisses,
the property of Mr. Hobbs.
Henry Mendam was found Guilty of stealing eight
yards of floor cloth, the property of Thomas Weaver,
of Kensington.—Several respectable witnes,es gave
him a good character, and the Jury recommended
him to mercy on that account.
John Miller was capitally indicted for stealing on
the 15th of February, at the parish of St. John Hack-
ney, 20 sheep, value 401. the property of W. Inglish,
Esq. Guilty—Death.—Aged
Yesterday Thomas Bonlein was indicted for stealing
of two different Gentlemen several trusses of hay ;
but it appearing that he had bargained for them, the
charge of felony could not be substantiated.
Ann Tandy, a young girl, (aged only 13) who had
robbed her uncle of 1000/. which was found in her
possession at a lodging-house in Eden-street, Hamp-
stead-road, was put to the bar. The Jury found the
risoner Guilty of stealing, and the RECORDER, after
lamenting the depravity of a child so young, observed
that the best way to dispose of her would he to send
her to the Refuge for the Destitute, trusting she was
not so hardened in vice but she might be reclaimed,
lie hoped that with proper attention to her conduct,
she might still be made a worthy member olsociety.
He requested Mr. Tandy, however, not to visit her.

FOOT RACE FOR FOUR HUNDEED GutNEAs.--Tues-
day a most numerous assemblage of the admirers of
pedestrianism mustered on Epping Forest, to witness
the race between Leach and Shaw ; the distance 150
yards. The former in 58 runs, had beat all the picked
men in England ; and had also defeated Shaw, a
short time since, in Ilyde Park. At two o'clock the
signal was given, and Leach got the start nearly a
yard ; but Shaw soon shot by him like an arrow, and
when he touched the handkerilief, Leach was at
least 7} yards behind him. The 150 yards were ac-
complished in the very short space of 16 seconds.
The very great satisfaction the plan adoptedin for.'
mer Lotteries gave to persons residing in the Country,
has induced T. BISH, the Contractor, to repeat it in
the present; and he hopes he has, as in a recent Lot-
tery, selected some of the Capitals amongst those
numbers advertised.-The under-mentionedlumbers
may be had either in whole Tickets, Halves, Quar-
ter., Eighths, or Sixteenths, at N 0.4, Cornhill:
12,309 10,212 16,088 7,412 2,820
Is.
17,252 6,826 11,468 3,121 17,251
11,486 16,087 16,057 2,818 11,121
13,200 13,232 10,185 8,323 2,757
11,456 10,213 15,074 11,122 3,110
The following :umbers may e had either in whole
Tickets. Halves, quarters, Eighths, or Sixteenths, at'
No. 9, Charing-Cross:
10,214 12,321 11,490 4,608 13,553
13,234 10,2175 4,511 11,123 7,415
16,089 17,231 3,002 13,571 8,285
17,204 16,090 30,150 2,81'2 3,131
15,071 15,255 11,459 3,122 2,816
The present Lottery contains Three Prim; of e 30,000
-One Hundred Capitals-all Sterling Money-no
Prizes-no Classes-no re-drawing. - The
ing commences Wednesday, the 4th of MARCH.
Ticket - - - £l9 10 0
LIM - ,elO 90 1 Eighth - A 213 6
Quarter 5 5 0 Stiteenth 1 7 0
Letters (post-pitid) containing Bank-notes, ori
Post-Office Orders, duly attended to.
ie last Lottery that contained Three Prizes of
,000, Iltsii sold them all! and last Lottery he
Three Prizes of A:20,000, all in Shores.

FESTIVITIEt JT STOWE,

The following is an account of the Festivities at
Stowe, the seat of the Marquis of BUCKINGHAM, on
the coming of age of his eldest son, Earl TEMPLE :

FIRST DAY—MONDAY, FEBRUARY as.

M an early hour the rustics were Rocking to Stowe,
the bells in Buckingham steeple rang many a merry
Peg and every face wore the smile of happiness.--
AbOut eleven o'clock the poor from the parishes of.
Stowe, Dideford, Chackmore, Sillingston Dayrell,
Tingewick, Akeley, Foscot, Tornborough, iVestbury,
Maids, Moreton, Finmere, and Water Stratford, pro-
ceeded to the scene of hospitality. They were led
in separate bodies, and placed at the tables by their
overseers, who wore a profusion of ribbons, distin-
guishing each class oT parish. About twelve o'clock
they were all seated at the tables, which formed a
semi-circle, embracing the North front of the house.
This body, 1300 at least in number, were hospitably
supplied with every comfort. They produced a
spectacle pleasing to the eye, and grateful to the heart.
The greatest order prevailed, while they regaled on
beef, pudding, and strong beer in abundance. This
in the month of July might have been named a fete
champet re. The rustic people were trely happy, and
hundreds from the surroirlding country proceeded to
the place of entertainment. The Serjeants and Cor-,
parals of the Buckinghamshire Militia, of which the'
Marquis is Colonel, kept the grcund, and preserved
order. The fashiona'fles, who increase every hours
came out to pronsenide the semi-circle and its area.
The Marquis of BUCK I EGIT AM, the Marchioness Earl
TEMPLE, Lord NLT.:ErfT, Sir W. W. WYNNE, Mr. C.
IN'itivsit, Earl Folurzscuo, Mr. JOHN KEMBLE, Miss
Kosloff:, also a numerous body of Noble Equestrians '
took great pleasure in viewing the scene. The band
of the Buckinghamshire Militia played merry strains. '

A field piece, placed in the middle of the area of
the semi-circle; was occasionally discharged in ho-
nour of the day. The poor raised their huzzas after
each report, and the friends of Earl TEMPLE waved
their hats. While these rejoicings were going on at
Stowe, the town of Buckingham was all noise and
confusion. Many hundreds appeared with written
labels in•their hats, inscribed " Earl Temple." This
was enclbsed in laurel, and repeated shouts bespoke
their good wishes. The roasted oz was cut from the
spit at twelve o'clock, and distributed amidst the
people. A large quantity of beer was also given
away, and about five o'clock the mob were drunk and
uproarious :
" Sure st:ch a day as this was never seen !"

Between two and three o'clock, Earl TEMPLE, Lord
Nuom' and their young friends, well mounted, pro-
ceeded from Stowe to Buckingham, where the youth-
ful Lord was received by the populace with the loudest
shouts of joy. They returned about three o'clock,
and at six, a large party sat down to table in the state
dining-room, which was prepared in a style of mag-
nificence worthy the distinguished gue%ts.
Dancing, in the magnificent ball-rooms, commen-
ced in tl.l, evening, an i was kept up with the greatest
eclat. Many of the friends of the Marqnis dined to-
gether at the Cobham Arms, and White Ilan Inn,
Buckingham. In the evening, every ale-house re-
sounded with songs and Bacchanalian revels.
With respect to the elegant arrangements at Stowe,
perhaps the fashionable world have seldom witnes-
sed more real urbanity, English hospitality, and at-
tention.

COAL•MARKET, FssarAe4
_25.

Ships at Market.
30 Newcastle
S Sunderland

Ships Said. Pt ire.
244 355. 9d. to 445. Od.
3 375. Od. to Ws. Od.

RUM, BRANDY, AND HOLLANDS.--The contract
with Government for about 600 puncheons Leeward
Rum was taken lact week at Id. per gallon under the
late prices. The quantity of Brandy at market is so
limited, that :he few shipping orders that have been
executed, have again advanced the prices. Geneva
is without variation.
On..—The trivial sales of Whale Oil continue to be
made at declining prices. A cargo of Southern Oil
is reported to have arrived—the prices are not yet
fixed. A parcel of Whale Oil, from the Cape of
Good Hope, will also be brought to market in a few
days ; the trade continue to purchase only for the
immediate consumption. Rape Oil has given way
1/. to 21.

CE O §l7-66
Bank Stock
It ed. b 0;7
Cons. 7:);iJ
1• per Ct. !:6;.1:1
Navy 106 n Li
Long Anus. ‘2Ol, 21

3W-STER DAY.
India Stock
India Bonds 93 9(i 93 pr.
Exch. Bills (2(1.) 18 15
Ditto (2!d) '2l 17 '2O
Cons. for A cc. 79i
Lott. Tickets Ll 9. las.

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