Star.
London, England, 1819-01-11 00:00:00

EARLDOM OF HUNTINGDON'.

We have received authority to state that on the 7th
instant, his Royal Highness the PItiNCN REGENT was
graciously pleased to issue his Rbyail warrant, di-
rected to the Loin) CHAN=LOA, empowering his
Lordship to issue a writ of summons under the Great
Seal of England, to the Right Honourable HANS
Pmaxas HASTINGS, as Len of Huntingdon; and we
have much pleasure in stating, that a writ of sum-
mons.

has been delivered to the Noble Peer accord-
ingly. In announcing this event, we feel satisfied
that every individual will rejoice at the restoration of
this ancient title in the person of the present Lord,
whose many private virtues as a husband, father, and
friend, have endeared him to all those who are ho-
noured by his connexion or acquaintance. His claim,
now established, has in the course of investigation
proted much snore interesting than any similar one
that we have heard of, and its interest has been con-
siderably encreased, by the nature of the evidence and
the amazing rapidity with which it has been brought
to such an happy conclusion, which is, we understand,
owing to the exertions of lissar Nuonn BELL, Esq.
at present a Student of the Inner Temple,'or whose
professional conduct the Ai-mammy GENERAL ex-
pressed his approbation in the highest terms, by
stating, " that in the whole course of his legal know-
ledge he had never known a case conducted with
more honour, fidelity, ability, and zeal, and that it
reflected the highest credit on Mr. BELL'S character'
and talents." We must, therefore, in justice to this
Gentleman say, that his Lordship has been most for-
tunate in finding such a professional friend, and that
his value will be duly apreciated there cannot be a
doubt. Lord IlimztsionoN's Petition was only pre-
seined to his Royal Highness on the 22d of January
last, and since that period the most satisfactory evi-
dence has been adduced of the extinction of twelve
ancestors whose male descendants, consisting of sixty-

nine persons, it was necessary to prove the absolute
removal of, in order to make way for his Lordship's
succession. The present Noble Lord is the eldest
lineal male decendant of Sir EDWARD HASTINGS,
fourth son of FRANCIi, second Earl of Huntingdon,
by CATHERINE, grand-daughter of GEORGE PLAN-
TAGENET, Duke of Clarence, brother to King ED-
WARD the Fourth. His Lordship married his present
Countess in 1803, and has issue living three sons and
four daughters, who, with their descendants, we
sincerely hope will enjoy their ancient and highly
honourable title and dignities until time shall be
no more.

. - with••l)*"
ing 21 years of age, er being Married, ene t
of survivorship as usual:
He requests Lady EtlidionotroU to execute the
power of appointMent neceSsary under their marriage
settlement, for giving effect to the provision thus
made for the younger children ; but if any conside-
rations should arise to mare it advisable in her esti-
mation not to do so, his Lordship eipr.sses his wish
not to limit their operation in her mind ; hdt he
leaves her, iu that case, at liberty to decline exe•

cuting the power of appointtnent.
He directs that Lft:lT ELLENBonot7Git shall be lia•ct
a suitable sum for the maintenance of sach of the
younger children as shall remain with her, out of
their respective fortunes, at the discretion of his Exe-
cutors, IitIGH LEICESTER, Esq. and his brother
EWAN LAW, Esq. with the advice of Lord SirMOUrii,
Chief-Ja'tice Glues, and Mr. Serjeant LI::NS; 'whose
decision he directs to lit tal:en upon all differences
that may arise under his will. In addition to the
two Executors just mentioned, his Lordship appoints
Lady ELLENDAOUGH, his son EOwnita, and his
nephew EDWARD Harax Losutacron, Estf. hit Exe-
cutors likewise ; and he gives to all his Executors,
and to Lord Elomotria,'so/. each, for their tumble
in the discharge of the trusts confided to them.
Ile observes, that as it might be painful to Lady
17.1.1.1.:xeottoucii to be disturbed in removing from _
St. James's-square ithmediately on his decease, he
directs that she shall be permitted to remain there,
with a suitable allowance for housekeeping, for one
month afterwards. 1-:e appoints her Guardian of all
his younger children.
He directs his funeral to be as plain and economi
cal as possible.
He gives mourning;•iings to the Loan-CnAs:cti..-
Loft, Vier-CtrANcEtto,t, l‘fastnit of the Rott.s, his
successor, and all his brother Judges, the Arrort.Nex
and Sor.terron-tiENzaat, Lord SIDMOUTII, MT.
NATHANIEL BOND, the Bishop of Cuesratt, and to
his Executors before-mentioned.
The Will is dated on the 20th of Nlarch, 1817. It
is re-published on the Bth of June following, in order
to pass lands subsequently purchased atabliipley, in
Northumberland ; and again en the 21st of August
following, to pass lands at Oakley-green. Bucks,
since acquired by conveyance from Lady ELLasuio:.
ROUGH. There is also a Codicil, dated May 11,
1818, by which his Lordship directs, that in case
the shares of his younger children should exceed
10,001)1. each, his eldest son Enwann is to partici-
pate with them in the surplus; but this his Lordship
says he does not consider likely to happen, at all
events till after Lady ELLENEOROUGH'S death ; when
the property appropriated to make good her annuity
will revert again to his Lordship's estate.
The Will and Codicils arc proved by all the Exe-
cutors, except Mr. EsvAN LAW, to whom a power is
reserved of doing so, if he should think proper, at
any time hereafter.
The Will and Codicils arc all in his Lordship's
own hand-writing, Ir,d they are attested by his tip-
staff and two servants. The hand-writing is much
less neat and legible than in general it used to Le,
and the papers have the ..ppearance cf having been
written in illness or in great haste. The devi.,:s of
the real Estates are expiessed with as much brevity
as is strictly consistent with their being legally ope-
rative ; and they conclude with a clause stating his
Lordship's to -avoil prolixity, and his draw
that the, several devises shall operate agreeably to
his meaning, in as complete a •manner as if more
formally expressed.

ADMIRALTY' SESSIONS.
The Sessions commenced this morning, at the Old
Bailey, before Sir WILLIAM SCOTT. At nine o'clock,
the Grand Jury being sworn in, Sir WILLIAM stated
briefly the cases that were to come before them.
The first, a charge of the mtirder of several persons,
against the Captain and thlic.:•rs of a transport. by
firing gmong the Convicts entrusted to their care.
The defence to be set up is, that they were in a state
cf mutiny. If so, the Officers were authorised in
defending themsel.:es. But the Jury would examine
the evidence as to the fact ; for if this defence could
not be proved, the convicts were entitled to the pro.
tection of tLe laws.—The next case to be broug:.t
before them Was that of some smugglers having vio-
later the law by firing into a Revenue cutter ; of
which offence some of :he party had previously been
convicted, and suffered the scntonce of the law.—Toe
third was a person charged with committing an out.
rage on a girl on board a vessel.—At one o'clock
Duncan Wells was put to the Bar, charged with
aiding and abetting other persons, in August last, in
the murder of Barton, of the French coast.—
The ATTOIIFEY-GENEItAL aeplied to the Court •to
postpone this trial on account of the want of a mate.
rial witness, and the Court, accordingly deferred it
.
to the Sessions to be held on the 19th ot April.