Star.
London, England, 1828-01-21 00:00:00

GRAND BALL AT BUSHY PARK.

Friday evening, an annual. Ball was given by their
Royal Highnesses the Doke and Duchess of CLAILEXCE to all the
branches of their Household: the Ball was also very numerously
attended by tradesmen and people of respectability, who bad been
favoured with cards of invitation. It fv;pposed not less than 300
persons were present. A most splendid a rtanent was appropriated
for their entertainment. About nine o'cladt dancing commenced ;
and the neatness and pleaeing appearance of all present. with the
decorum which was exhibited in the dances. was highly gratifying
to the exalted Personages who condescended to honour the festivity
with their presence; several of whom were so elated with the
scene, that they yieldd to the impish! of rational amusement, and
mingled in the dance. Every thing that could be desired in the
way of refreshment was amply provided; and such was the effect
of the hilarity which prevailed, that the sport was most reluctantly
resigned by
" The dancing fair, who simply sought renown,
" By holding out to tire eacb'other down."
It was. indeed, altogether a scene which did honour to the best
feelings of human nature—feelings:for which their Royal Highnesses
the Duke and Duchess of atomics are always conspicuous.
COURT- EICILAIt.

The Duke of Crraexes came to town on Saturday morning
from his seat in Busby Park. The Duke of WiLLIAGTOM visited
his Royal Highness at the Admiralty. The Duke continued to
transact official business till five (O'clock in the afternoon, when his
Royal Highness left town on his return to. Bushy.
The ball given by the Duke , and Duchess of CLAIMUICI to the
Members of their Royal Highnesses' Household and their Friends,
on Friday evening, was very numerous. there being about 200
persons present. Their Royal Highnesses tradespeople were in-
vited to the entertainment. The Duke and Duchess dined at ani
early hour, in order that the attendants on waiting might not be
prevented from Joining the party. On the Duke and Duchess
rising from table, the company proceeded to the Saloon, where
Kseres (Inadrille Band were in attendance. Dancing commenced
at eight o'clock, and was kept up till between twelve and one
o'cloek, when the party partook of an excellent supper. Dancing
was afterwards resumed, and the party did not break up till be-
tween four and five o'clock in the morning. The Duke and Du-
chess of Ckaassca honoured the party with their presence in the
course of the evening. Their Royal Highnesses retired previous
to the company sitting down to supper.
The Right Hon. WILLIAM Lama, Secretary of State for Ire-
land, arrived at Nielbourne-house, Whitehall, the residence of his
father,Lord Maxatuarra, about five o'clock on Saturday afternoon,
from Ireland.
The blarguis of LANSDOWII transacted business en Saturday at
the Office of the Secretary of State for the Home Department.
The Right HAIL CIIA seas A ABOTIIXOT hadia long conference
with Mr. Husgissos on Saturday at his residence in Somerset-
place. After the departure of the Right Honourable Gentleman,
Burl DISDLAY, Viscount PA LIIERSIVW, and' Mr. CHARLES GRANT,
visited Mr. 1-loslisson ; the two latter remained in consultation
with Mr. tiuseissori till near di o'clock.
The Du eof WILLLINGTON Sent a communication to Lord Baxter
on Friday evening. His Lordship' came to town to his residence
in Great George-street on Saturday morning.
Zarl Bars/wan left town on Friday morning for Wood End,
um Chichester.
Mr. Huserssou, we are happy to state, was so much better on
Saturday morning, as to be able to ride out on horseback for up-
wards of us hour, for the first time since his indisposition.
The Duke of WEtt.nrovon entertained Mr. Pest and a select
party to dinner on Friday last, at his residence in Piccadilly.
Mr. Miami visited Viscount GOIMILICH on Saturday, at his

residence in Downing street.
The Duke of Wau.sworon transacted business with Lord FITZPAT
Sosstaser, his Military Secretary, on Saturday, at his Office in the
Horse Guards. Mr. Peat. and Mr. GOVIJIWIN had interviews !ilk

his Grace.
sr. COUSTZNAT visited Mr. HUMUS on Saturday, at his teal.
dente in Donning.street.
Prince Lemma honoured the Italian Opera House with his
presence on Saturday night. His Royal Highness left town yes-
terday for Claremont.
The Duchess of Kent and the Princesses Victom and Itsonose
heard Divine Service yesterday. The service was performed by het
Royal Highness's Chaplain, in the primate chapel of the King's
Palace, Kensington.
Viscount Miami* attended a meeting of several of the Mem-
bers of the new Administration, which was held on Saturday
evening, at the residence of the Duke of Wausau:on, in Picca-
dilly. Mr. Pen. and Mr. GOULIBURN were among those present.
The meeting did not break up till between two and three o'clock

yesterday morning.
Yesterday morning the Duke of Wm.mignon left town [or the
Royal Lodge in Windsor Park.
Saturday the Marquis of LatiSDOWW sent a dispatch to the Kum,
at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Park. •

Saturday the dispatches were closed at the East India
House, and delivered to the Pursers of the following ships, vis.—
Menus Coutts, Captain ALEXANDIR CHAYSTIC ; and Sir David
Scott, Captain JOHN ORS hl'Tsaisaar, fur Bengal and China.
ft is announced, as almost certain, that the Fiencb
troops are t 9 oyacuate Spain in two mouths.

PLYMOUTH, JAN.* 19.
ARRIVAL OF DON MIGUEL.
•
Shortly after eight o'clock nn Thursday evening the
Infant Don Moon., Attended by Earl MOVNICUMILIII. Sir Wm.
Fitatierrerte, Le Comte, and a numerous suite, in four carriages and
four, arrived at the Royal Hotel. where he was received by a
Guard of Honour of the Royal Marines, under the command of
Captain COPritS. The bells of the churches rang merry peals; and
on his alighting from his carriage, the Marine Band, accompanied by
the bugles of the 13th Royal Irish, struck up " Gon Save the King,"
which was followed by the " Portuguese March." The apartments
of the Government House not being ready. where it was intended
his Royal Highness should take up his aboAl, he slept at the Hotel;
and yesterday morning, at eleven o'clock, the Mayor and Corpora-
tion, in their robes, with their attendants, proceeded to the Royal
Hotel, to pay their respects to the illustrious stranger, who received
them in the most polite and obliging manner. The Mayor ad-
dressed his Royal Highness in a brief speech, stating that the Cor-
poration of Plymouth had waited on him to offer their congratula-
tions on his arrival here, and begging that his Royal Highness would
accept their best wishes for his safe return to Portugal. The
Address being interpreted to Don Miguel by Earl Mountcharles,
his Royal Highness In reply, stated, that he felt highly gratified by
the marked attention on the part of the Corporation of Plymouth.
He further remarked, that the reception he had met with in Eng-
land had made a deep impression on his heart. and would tend to
rivet more strongly the bond of amity which existed between Por-
tugal and this country. Admiral Lord Nortbesk. Sir John Cameron,
and the beads of the public departments, were then presented to
his Royal Highness, and afterwards the Prince and suite proceeded
to the Dock-yard. where they were received by a Guard of Honour.
The Prince having minutely iaspected the Dock-yard, left the
Arsenal under a Royal salute. and proceeded up the harbour.
where be viewed the ships in ordinary from the water; he was
then towed round the Britannia, and after lauding at the Admiral's
Hotel, Stonehouse, returned to the Roy .I Hotel. His Royal
Highness afterwards dined with Admiral Lord Nortbesk, where a
distinguished party met him. His Royal Highness will embark
for Lisbon in the Pearls Portuguese frigate, as soon as the weather
permits. The Briton, 46, Captain Gordon, will accompany the
Pearls to Lisbon.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

TheHawke,Mumao,from Clyde toDemerara, was totally wrecked
on the 16th instant on the Isle of Bute crew saved.
The Mountaineer, CHAPLIN, from Waterford to Liverpool, was
driven on shore, on the 16th instant, near Carlingford, and bilged.
The John and Grace, of Plymouth, laden with fruit, was driedal
on shore on the 17th instant.
The Try-again, SPCurrocx, from Quebec to Liverpool, was
abandoned on the 24th October, in lat. 45.10ng.52.
The Hopewell, liamsneu„ from London to Hull, was driven on
shore near Kilnsea on Thursday, but expected to be got off.
The May, Balm, from Lynn to Selby, Is driven on shore near
North Somercotes....
The Maivina, of London, look at Shields; daring a heavy gale,
on Friday.
DOTER, JAN. Dutch dagger went to pieces on the Good-
win Sands last night, and every one on board perished. A Dover
min, named HAMLIN, who had been on board but a few minutes
to endeavour t• get her off, was amongst the sufferers. The Lord
Folkestone packet, Samos, Matter, was on shore between the
Stone and Pier Heads during the whole of last night the cargo,
consisting of paper front London, was discharged; and about eleven
o'clock, owing to the exertions of some hundreds of persons, she
wggjot off without much damage.
- Dear., JAN. W.S.W.—Arrived the Demerara, Va.
NAM.M, from Demerara; Apollo, BLYTH, from Berbiee. Arrived;
'from London the Faith, for Leghorn; Hero, for Trinidad; Anti-,
Irma packet, fur Antigua; Jane, fur Rio; Water Lily, for Jamaica .
Sarah, WARD, for St. Vincent's; Justin*, for Grenada ; St. Geque;
for St. Thomas's; Montrose, for Antigua ; Posey, Hots., for St
Lucia ; Mangles CA RA, for New South Waes ; Flora, for Jamaica
and Fortitude, for New Orleans.
Emmons, JAN. 111.—Wind S.W.
JAN. i9.•••••Willd S.W.—Arrived the Sandwich packet, from
Lisbon; Eliza. Warr, from Zante; and Zephyr packet, Causer,
from St. Domingo; Ste.
Poaramourn, JAN. 19.—Wind W.S.W.--Arrived his Majesty's
ship Orestes, from North America.
!ROW TUC HAMPSHIRZ TILCCIRAPII. JAN. 19.
This morning arrived the Orestes, 18, Captain W.
Jones, from the North American station, to be paid
off, having been three years and a half in commission.
She left Bermuda on the 31st ult. when the Hussar, the
Tyne, tAcorn, Columbine, Contest, Coromandel, and
Aurora, were lying there; the last named ship was to
sail on the Ist instant on her return to Barbadoes. The
Alligator, 28, Captain Canning, was at Halifax, wai:ing
to be relieved by the Ringdove, which ship sailed on the
29th ult. for that purpose. The Manly was at New-
foundland. The works at Bermuda Dock-yard were
going on rapidly.
The whole squadron had been particularly healthy,
which is attributed to the judicious means used by the
Commander in Chief, in having kept the vessels out
'of Port Royal during the sickly months. The only
deaths in the Naval Department have been--Commis-
sioner Shortland, Mr. John Burdwood, Master Ship.
Wright, and Mr. Castles, Boatswain of the Dock-yard.
The Commissioner had suffered nearly three months;
he died on the 23d of November. His eldest daughter,
Elizabeth, died on the 25th, and both were buried in
one grave, at Halfway Free Church.
The army have suffered most severely this searon.
particularly the 22d and 84th Regiments: the former
had not got free from fever,
,at Stoney Hill. The ether
Regiments had become more healthy. The following
were the recent promotions on the station :
Captain Pittman, of the Arachne, appointed Captain of the Mag.
nificent (she being now a rated ship); Commander Courtney, re-
moved from the Fairy, to the Arachne • Commander O'Brien, from
the Beaver to the Fatty; Commander &awards, from the Barham,
to the Beaver ' • Lieutenant Colquhoun, of the Barham, to be Flag
Commander; Lieutenant Sir Thomas Paisley, from the Fairy, to
the Barham; Mr. Dickenson, Mate of the Barham promoted to
be a Lieutenant of the Fairy ; Mr. Watts, of the Pickle, promoted
to the Ferret, vice Gurley, invalided ; Mr. John Bell, Purser of the
Magnificent, and Superintendent of Victualling at Port Royal, bag
been appointed. Acting Agent of the Hospital at Port Royal, Nm
Mr. hlacleod, returning to England, through 11l health; Mr.
NPLaughlan, boatswain of the Barham, to be boatswain of Jamaica
Yard.
The Primrose, 18, Captain Griffir.hoffe, arrived at
Sierra Leone on the 16th December, from Spithead.
The Esk, 28, Captain Purchas, was refitting, being or-
dered to sail about the Ist of January, to run down the,
whole coast and return to England.
Letters from Malta, dattd Dec.l7 (received yesterday
vie Genoa), state that the Rost, 18, Captain Wellesley
(acting), was to sail on that day for England.
The Briton frigate, Captain Hon. W. Gordon, is ex•
pected to sail to-morrow from Plymouth, for Lisbon,
accompanying Don Miguel, in the Pearla frigate, and
carrying out the Right Hon. Sir Frederick Lamb, and
to bring home Lord Hey tesbury (late Sir W. A'Ceurt),
appointed Ambassador at the Court of St. Petersburgh.
The Briton will return to Spithead.
We understand that it is the intention or the Lord.
High Admiral to make avisit to this port, on the arrival
of his Majesty's ships Asia and Albion from Malta—
His Royal Highness is desirous of making a personal
inspection of their losses, and of their condition for
continuance of active service.
The hurricane of wind, attended with thunder, light-
ning, and rain, which did so damage at our sister port,
Plymouth, on Sunday morning last, did not extend in
its violence and ravages, in any degtee, to this place
and the shipping and other property. The only ship
which felt the effects of it was the Maria, Boyce, from
Quebec, which was at anchor at St. Helen's, waiting
for a fair wind to proceed to the Eastward ; she
got under weigh, in the gale, and was driven oft the
flats, at the. mouth of Langston Harbour, from
which she was hove off on Tuesday, and brought into
harbour to unload. On Monday morning we were, hew.
ever, presented with a most striking proof of the tem-
pestuous character of the storm, in the arrival of the
free trader General Palmer, Captain Truscott (11. N),
which ship had left St. lielen's on Saturday morning,
on her passage to Madras and Bengal—which she had

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done often before,. performing the voyage in remark*
ably short periods of time. Tile wind was from the
southward and eastward ; she made a good offing, but.
after night.fall, the wind constantly headed her and
freshened, which circumstances kept Captain T. 064
the whole crew on deck during the night, shortening
sail, making the ship snug and every thing secure. At
six o'clock on Sunday morning, when off Portland, the
ship was wore, laid with her head off the land, and
scarcely brought to the wind on the starboard tack,
when a sudden gust of wind carried away her three
masts, about two feet above the deck. The ship, from
the heavy sea running, shipped a quantity of water,
and laboured much, but from the previous precautionary
means taken, this did not injure the hull ; the wreck
was cleared as soon as possible, and upon a boat's mast
a sail was hoisted, by which she was got before the
wind, and fortunately made Dunnose in the afternoon,
and anchored at St. Helen's about sunset on Sunday.
She is now getting muted and rigged by the Dock
Yard, and will be ready for sea in about ten days.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

HUN-TING.
The rfambledon Hounds meet on Wednesday, at Basing Pali I
and on Friday, at Hollywell House.
Mr. Daasey's Hounds to-morrow, at Ashton; and on Friday, II •
Onibury.
The Shropshire Hounds on Wednesday, at High Hatton; ape
on Friday, at Twemlows. ii 3
Lord Kintore's Hounds triwarrn*, at Newbridge; Theirsdnyg"
at Marcbam Park; and en Saturday, at Uilington-ward.
The Earl of Harewood's Fox Hounds on Wednesday,atWotbet.
• me; aid on Friday, at Tadcaster Bar.
The Cheshire Hounds on Wednesday, at Sharington ; Thursday,
at Combermere; and on Saturday, at Wrenbury.
Sir Thomas Stanley's Fox Hounds, to-morrow,at Puddingtoe.
Sir Jacob Astley's Hounds on Wednesday, at Kennel; and on
Friday, at Kennel.
Lord Yarborough's Hounds on Wednesday, at Wootton House
Friday, at Lea House; and on Saturday, at Roston Wood.
Lord Fitzwilliant's Hounds on Wednesday, at Stanwick Pasture
and on Thursday, at Hilly Wood.
The East Sussex Fox Hounds on Wednesday, at Danny; and OR;
Saturday, at Waldron.
The H. H. to-morrow, at Hinton Howe; Thursday, at Bradley
and on Saturday, at Windmill Hill.
Lord Scarborough's Fos Hounds on Wednesday, at Finningley
Park ; and on Friday. at Claywortb.
Sir Tatum Sykes's Fox Hounds on Wednesday, at Gaily Gap;
and on Friday, at Mr. Prickett's Lodge, Ockton.
The Lanibton Fox Hounds to-morrow, at Herrington ; Thurs•
day, at Hordon; and on Saturday, at Cocken.
The York and Ainsty Fox Hounds to-morrow. at Pill Moor;
Tbursday, at Providence Green ; and on Saturday, at Wheldrake.
Mr. Foljambc's Fox Hounds to-morroir, at Saxilby ;
at Hackthorn ; and on Saturday, at Langworth Bridge.
The Hurworth Fox Hounds to•morrow, at Craythorne; and on
Friday, at Houghton Bridga.
The Northumberland Fox Hounds on Wednesday, at the High-
lander, Cansbo Road; and on Friday, at Park House.
The Boroughbridge Harriers to-morrow, at Diabforth; and on-
Friday, at Cundale.
The Haydon Hounds on Wednesday, at Cowey Syke; and on
Saturday, at West Dipton.

THE MARKETS.

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CORN EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, -.lastuaar
Although our supplies last week were small, and the arrivals fresh
in this morning equally so, the 'stealing trade was by no means brisk,
still fine samples of Wheat fdlly supported the prices of this day
se'nnight ; and as few superfine picked samples were found, higher
rifts were obtained. Barley was far from being brisk, still 355.
per quarter were obtained for fine malting samples. Peas of both
descriptions were very heavy sale of the undermentioned quota.
than. Beans are also very dull, and scarcely a sale effected. Oats
are nearly in the same state, very little doing, but prices remain di*
same. In other articles there is no alteration.
Wheat, Kent & Eases, 50s 625 PBetaasn,s,Gsremyall3ll(sne4wo) 40s 4451
Suffolk, 50s 605
Norfolk, 45s 421 Tick, (new) 34s 58$
Rye 30s 521 Oats, Potatoe 26. 50s
Barley 32s 35s Poland 24s 285
Malt 56. 60a • Feed 16s 20s
Posse- White 365 385 Flour, per s.ck, 455.505.
Bonet' 40, 42. Rapeseed 205 22s per last:
IMPORTATIONS LAST WM.
Wheat, English clatters 3,656 Foreign Oats
Do. Foreign ------- Irish Oats
Do. Irish Beans, qrs.
Barley, British 5,688 1 Peas
Malt, British 6,017 1 Etiglish Flour, sacks
Oats 1,268 American do. barrels

.......
6,080
1,187

959
5,652
105

SMITHFIELD MARKET, JANUARY 21.
In our Beef trade there is no material change, prime young Stots
being at 4s. 61 to ss. ltd. per stone; and the coarser and larger
Meat 35. 4d. to 35. 10d. per stone. Mutton bears a similar quota.
tion ; but the warmth of the weather has caused a decline in the
prices of Veal and Potk, the finest young Calves being 65. gd. to
64.6 d. per stone; and larger Calves being 51. to 55. 6d. In Pork,
dairy fed Porkers do not reach more than 6s. per stone ; and the
coarser Meat I. Ss. to Ss. 61.—Beasts, 2,503; Sheep, 18,070 ; Pip,
130 ; Cal4es. 100. •
Feel, per stone, 4s. to 4s. Sd. Mutton, 35. 4d. to O. Id. Veal,
ss. tons. Id. Pork, Sa. to 65...-Hay, per load, £3los. to £5. Clover,
24 ss. to 23 126.6 d. Straw, 21 9a. to 21 13s. , .
LIVERPOOL. Jarful's's. 19.
Corron Woos.--. The import this week is light, amounting only
to 2,647 bags; the sates reach. 13,950 bags, but the prices of last.
week have with difficulty been supported.—Advices from Nee
York, of 22c1 December, give similar quotations to those of 16th
/*mother, given in last week's Paper, via. of Upland aid. to 100.
and Premium of Exchange lid. to 14d.
Susan, &c.—The business done In Sugar, in consequence of so
little being placed on the Market, is limited to 700 hhda. at very
full prices. Coffee has again advanced ts. to 2s. but the quantity
sold has not been extensive.
Paovisions.ln the beginning of the week 'Mere was a pretty
extensive business done in Butter; but within the last two days,
the weather having become milder, the market is now fiat. fn
Beef, Pork, Bacon, the sales have been limited.

Between four and five o'clock this morning I very
frightful accident occurred in P..knees Rents, Borough
Road. The buildings in the court are inhabited prin-
cipally by poor_ It ish, and have long been in a very
delapidated state, so much so,,thst it was determined
to have them all pulled down. About half-past fo-Or
the hotkse, No. 3, was observed by the wa•chman to
bulge out evidently with• considerable motion; he be-
came alarmed and fled, hallooing out thst the house
was falling, however but few heard his alarm, and in
a few seconds after the stillness that reigned was dis-
turbed by a frightful crash, accompanied with loud and
dreadful shrieks from several human beings. The
vicinity was soon alarmed, and several persons ventured
;isp the court, which was almost impassable; their ad-
loam was considerably impeded by the retreat of num-
'ben of persons in s state of nudity. Lights were pro-
cared, and the adjoining houses, Nos. 2 and 4, were
perceived to be inclining outwards, indeed part of the
frost of Ne. 4 was gone. The inhabitants of these two
r houses, amounting to ten or twelve persons, escaped
instantly, and large props being: procured, they At ere
placed against the tottering buildings, which Ire gra-
preparations to those we have now to detail.
dually crumbling to the ground. These, however, were
persons employed theassehres riscuiog from
sNuebmsestbeuresnotf
the ruins the unfortunate persons who were buried un-
derneath, and very soon extricated Several of them, and
only two are new missing. The number altogether in
the house when it fell were 14 persons, nearly 4:ne half
of whom ate children. The landlord of the house, a
man of the name of Murphy, who slept in the second
floor, was taken out nearly lifeless,--his wile was also
found under a beam , she is not expected to recover.
Two lodgers had their limbs fractbred, hind indeed
Lateen or eight of the unfortunate people were mote or
Isla dreadfully kicked; a man, his wife, and two:chil-
:lrv, who slept in the frnnt parlour, escaped as if by
a. isiiricle,.withour the slightest injury. This might be
dead to the circumstance of the house falling outwards.

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LAW
LAW IN EELLIUENCE.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH, OVILDHALL, Jaw. 19.
Sittings before Lord Tentimost and Common Juries.
• nlOO3 AND ANOTHER D. VELLOWE!.
This was an action by the assignees of a bankrupt
named Collier, to recover a sum of money which had
btien Arid by him, after the commission of an act of
bankruptcy. to the defendant, the surviving partner of
the firm of Tatlock and Fellowes.
From the evidence of the bankrupt Collier, it appeared
that that person had given an accommodation acceptance
for 1541. to the house of Welton, Payne, and. Co. who
epdorsed it over to Tatlock and Fellowes. Messrs.
Wetton and Co. having become bankrupts, Tatlock and
Fellowes sued Collier for the amount, and after.wards
took from him a warrant of attorney, payable by instal.
menus. Subsequently Collier committed an act of bank-
ruptcy ; notwithstanding which he paid two of the in-
stalments upon the warrant of attorney, and Messrs.
Tatlock and Fellowes issued an execution against Col-
lier's goods, which were sold, and the proceeds paid over
to them. To recover the amount of the sums thus im-
properly paid, the present action was brought.
The defence was, that the warrant of attorney had
been-given to Tatlock alone, after the. partnership be-
tween him and the defendantFellowes had been dissolved.
After some discussion between the Counsel, it was
agreed that a verdict should be taken for the plaintiff,
with leave for the defendant to move to set it aside, and
enter a nonsuit.—Verdict accordingly for 1541.
COWER AND ANOTHER b. HARRIS AND ANOTHER.
This was an action of trover, by the assignees of J ames
Robertson, a bankrupt, to recover the value of certain
articles of jewellery pledged with the defendants be-
tween the 14th of March and the 19th of April, 1825.
The ATTORNEY GENERAL and Mr.Cuorry conducted
the plaintiff's case.
It appeared that the bankrupt Robertson carried eal
the business of a wholesale jeweller, in Red Lion Street,
Clerkenwell, atidloas in the habit of raising money to
meet hit engagements by pledging his goods ; and at
the time of his bankruptcy, goods to the amount of
10.0001. according to his valuation, were in pawn. The
articles which formed the subject of the present action
consisted of emeralds, diamonds, pearls, rubies, &c. the
value of which was about 3001. These had been pledged
with the defendants, who were Jews, carrying on the
business of pawnbrokers,in theStrand,duting the mouths
of March and April, 1825, subsequently to the period
when Robertson had committed an act of bankruptcy.
It was stated that the defendants, in order to evade the
provisions of the Pawnbrokers Act of the 39th and 40th
of Geo. 111. c. 99, and to obtain more than the legal
rate of interest, split the sums lent at one time (which
sometimes amounted to upw arils of 401. into several sums,
making e +eh appear on the duplicates to be under or
not above 101. and dated the tickets on different days.
This colourable mode of dealing being usurious, the
plaintiffs contended that they were entitled to recover
in the action, independently of the pledging after the
commission of an act of bankruptcy.
The evidence to support the case was principally do-
cumentary. The act of bankruptcy was proved to have
been committed on the 26th of February, 1825. The
commission was dated the 14th of May, 1825. The
examination of one of the defendants, taken before the
Commissioners under the bankruptcy, was put in and
read, for the purpose of showing that the greater past
of the goods in question had been pledged within two
calendar months from the date of the commission.—
In this examination it seemed to be admitted, though
not in express terms, that the defendants had lent
mire than ten pounds on pledges at one time, though
the duplicates were dated r.O different days; in one
iwatance the goods comprised in five tickets, dated the
18th, 19th, 21st, 22J, and 233 of Nl•ach, 1825, were
stated to have come into the defendants' possession on
the 38th of March, 1825 ; and in answer to an inquiry
of the Commissioners whether they came in on the same
hour 'of the day, it was stated that they "came in
together;' as far as the defendants recollected. The
sums comprised in these five duplicates amounted in
the aggregate to 451. othei parcels of jewellery com-
prised in four duplicates, dated the 24:h, 25:11, 26th,
and 'Bth of March, 1825, were stated to have been
pledged on the 24th of March, 1825, " all at one tftne.”
The sums comprised in these duplicates (being 101. each)
amounted to 401 s
{The case being thus proved, the ATTORNEY GENERAL
proposed to give some general evidence et the value of
rue goods. He observed, that as the usual amount lent
by pawnbrokers on goods pledged with them was sel-
dom .more than one half the actual value, he would
doable the different sums lent by the defendants, and
take the aggregate amount as the sum to be recovered
in the present action. The duplicates were then put in;
but it was proposed, on the part of the defendants, to
deliver tip the goods, in case the Jury should thick the
plaintiffs entitled to recover in this action.
-Mr. F. PocLoca.then addressed the Jury for the de-
fendants, and submitted, That as to the goods pledged
on the 14th of March, 1825, there was no evidence to
strew that they had been all pledged on one and the
same• day, though it appeared that they had been
46 brought in" at one and the same time.
Lord TENTERDEN, in summing up, observed, that the
question for the Jury to determine was,whether the goods
referred to in the examinaiion of one of thodefendants,as
basing come in on thel4thMarch,ls2s,were all pledged
.at oneandthe same time? If they were of opinion that
they were all pledged together, the defendants had acted
illegally in dividing them into three different parts, for
the purpose *f receiving a larger rate of interest than.
the Act of Parlianveot authorised. lf, as the defendants'
'Counsel contended, the goods were not all pledged oat
the 14th of March, the defendants might have pm.:
duced their books, to show the real nature of the trans-
. action. They had not done so, ncr had they in their
examination before the Cosnmissioners under the bank-
-roptcy, stated that they were not all pledged on thati
day. As to the other articles there could be no ques-
tion, and therefore if the Jury thought that the de-
fendants bad resorted to the contrivance of making out
separate duplicates for one and the same pledge, in order
•to obtain a higher rate of interest than they were by
law entitlectto,they would find a.verdict for the plaintiffs.
• The Jury immediately setaraed a verdict for the
plaintiffs.
It speed bet Comm] on both osides,aw
the verdict should be :entered for the damages laid ii
the declaration, which were to be reduced to Is. on the
defendants delivering op to the !plaintiffs the several
• goods pledged in Match and April last.

Shortly before four o'clock on Saturday, a poor man,
sawed Allen, whu was cleaning the windows of the
first Boor in Clacke's baby linen warehouse,within thieir
doors of Temple Bar, fell from sihire he'was standing
into the street, and had his stall, *title above the tett
ear, dreadfully fractured. Re iists taVen iplis a sense-
less state, and was in that ccisiditiein liken on a shutter
to Bartholomew's Hospital, where he *sii examined by
one of the house surgeons, who pronoun:ld his life to
-If is imminent danger.