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have you been in London ?
ow long--- why I came up in August last, and
en in the employ of Mr. Colley, of Cockspur-street,

Tisoner-1-

who is my cousin
The letter found upon the prisoner was then read; the fol-

lowing is a copy

Ncastle-street, London, Monday Evening,
half-past 11 o'clock.
—I wish to communicate to the authorities,
hitherto advanced as been written or said
of the moment ; but now Istate for . . .

` Dr Father

that what I have

from the

governMent office men

) can reede wet

to use shd be continued and that I wish to be
e (say Tuesday earley per the ironmonger in.
on) as that is the maxem of mine. I don't aime so high
as the state, therefore let proper men administer the laws ac-
cording the old maxims and statutes, and the Church of Eng-
land, and that marriages shd be solemnised therefore as
hitherto, and that no yawl be suffered to have above one . .
(This may be strange but it is in my opinion correct.) As if
theologians search they will find thtit the lawe was given by
Ton.PQ hnt '^'l '—ith by (J. C.) that the whole may
lie to say glory to God in the high-

sent to my wif

be crowed by one being a _
est, peace on earth, good will to men

" Adiew, if I dont see you before I goe
Prisoner—That's my letter
Mr. Twyford immedj

' E. G. C."

,tely directed the officers to go to the
to his lodgings, for the purpose of

risoner's friends

ordered to be taken care:of

Mr. Higgins, of Newcastle-street, en-
tered the court, and stated that the prisoner had bees lodg-
ing at his house for the last four or five months, but he never
observed anything particular in his manner till within the
last four or five days. On Monday, instead of going to his
employment as usual, he dressed himself in his best clothes,
and went out, but returned about ten o'clock at night; he
then went up into his (witness's) drawing-room, where four
or five gentlemen were sitting, and shook hands with them
all round, at the same time saying he should not see them
again, as he was going abroad. He then went into his bed-
room, where he remained for some time writing some letters.
He (Mr. Colley) directed a young man to remain with him,
but the prisoner did not appear to like it, and about twelve
o'clock ran out of the house ,and did not again return.
Witness immediately went to the prisoner's cousin's, where
he was informed that they had observed something strange
in his conduct for the last three or four days. He was also
informed that his mother died insane, and that it was a com-
plaint to which the family were subject.
Mr. Twyford said, that made it the more necessary that be
should be taken care of.

ew minutes

Mr. Higgins observed, it was his impression that the pri-
soner intended to destroy himself.
Mr. Twyford said it was very possible that if he intended
to destroy himself one day, he might take into his bead to
destroy any one else the next day.
Mr. John Colley, of Cockspur-street, said the prisoner
was his cousin.

Mr. Twyford.—ln a letter to his father, which was found
upon him, he says he wants to go into the country to his
_.:t-.

Mr. Colley.—He is not married ; his father is in the Char-
terhouse, where he was placed through the influence of the
Earl of Ripon ; he was a person of considerable property in
Staffordshire, but in consequence of the failure of several
banks, he lost upwards of £20,000.
Mr. Twyford. His having paid a visit to Sir R. Peel
makes it necessary that something should be done with him.
Mr. Colley.—His mother was insane for ten years; and
some months ago a strangeness was observed in his mariner,
and he was sent to reside with a medical friend in the
country for a month, in order that his conduct might be
watched, but that gentleman ultimately considered that there
was not sufficient in his manner to warrant his being placed
under restraint.

Mr. Twyford.—Do you know of any topic or subject upon
which he could have any wish to see Sir R. Peel?
Mr. Colley.—Certainly not. _

Mr.Twyard—lt is quite necessary that he should be taken
care of, because there can be no doubt that he is out of his
mind. If his friends can do anything for him, they ought
to do so • but if not, we must take steps to prevent his doing
any mischief.

was a nearer relation, who might
M wr.hCooalplepyresnatidic,ehdehwimas, only a distant cousin. Dr. Grain-
ger,do something for him, and his father was in a situation to do
something. He (Mr. Collett) was sorry to see him placed in
such situation ; but he must say be should be glad for some-
thing to be done for him, in order to get him off his hands,
as he (prisoner) had occasionally conducted himself very
strangely while in his (Mr. Colley s) employ.
The prisoner was again placed at the bar, when
Mr. Twyford asked .him if he would inform his cousin why
he went to Sir R. Peel's ?

Prisoner.—ltolciyOul;efore. I thought I could suggest a
thing or two to him.
.. _

Twyford —Upon what subject?
Prisoner.—Why, I have put it down upon paper.
Mr. Twyford (holding up the letter.)—ls this the paper?
Prisoner.--Well, I suppose it is.
Mr. Twyford.—You see I have sent for your friends.
Prisoner.-oh, yes. I know Mr. Colley. How do you
do, Sir? Yes, and I think I see Mr. Higgins there.
Mr. Twyford.—Your conduct has been so strange that I.
consider it necessary to have you taken care of.
Prisoner.—Well, I don't think that it is at all requisite.
Mr. Twyford.—Will you tell me why you went away from
home at 12 o'clock last night?
Prisoner.—l am sure I don't know. I cannot give any
account for all such little particulars.
Mr. Twyford.—Under all the circumstances, I consider it
necessary that you should be taken care of. shall there-
fore, for the present, send you to the parish in which the
offence was committed (St. Margaret's, Westminster) till
some arrangement can be made with your friends.
The prisoner was then removed in the custody of an officer.

MANSION-HOUSE.—On Wednesday, at half-past three
o'clock, a man of respectable appearance, named George Ed-
ward Blyth, was brought before the Lord Mayor, in the cus-
tody of a constable in the employment of the Board of Cus-
toms, and charged as a person whom it was dangerous to
allow to go at large.

Mr. Rutherford, the salicitor to the Customs, attended,
and stated that the prisoner, who had formerly been em-
ployed on a foreign station as an officer. had been very ur-
gent in his application to have an interview with the Com-
missioners, and acted very violently and incoherently.

Mr. C. J. Maclean, clerk to the plantations in the cus-
toms, stated that the prisoner had been in the service of the
customs, having been appointed a landing-waiter at New-
foundland in the s ear 1835. By the certificate it appeared
that he was born in the county of Essex, on the 11th of Ja-
nuary, 1812. After having remained in the service of the
customs until 1840, lie was sent home to England as an in-
sane person, and his leave of absence was continued from
time to time till the month or October, 1841, when he was
discharged upon a gratuity. Upon his arrival in London, it
appeared that he made some noise at the Horse Guards about
the Queen, arid was conveyed before a magistrate. He sub-
sequent.); was confined at St. Luke's and at Dr. Warburton's
e-tablishment, from the latter of which he had been lately
discharged as incurable. He had that morning called at the
custom-house, and wished to see the commissioners, of whom
he spoke in a very incoherent manner. He was, witness was
given to understand, quiet until he was roused, but he was
extremely excitable, and became violent when excited.

, ........ _
The Lord Mayor.—Prisoner, what have you to say !
Prisoner.—l only went and asked whether I could see
the collector, as I wanted to know whether he could get me
employed ?
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:
1 he Lord Mayor.—What did you want of the Commis-
sioners?

Prisoner.—l only wanted the collector to get me a place ;
that was all.

The Lord Mayon—These gentlemen say that you are not
capable of taking care of yourself.
The Lord Mayon—Have you any children?
Prisoner.—Yes, I have; let me see, two children.
The Lord Mayon—Hovv old are your children ?
Prisoner (after some hesitation).—l can't say, but they
were christened at St. John's Church, in Newfoundland.
The Lord Mayor.—Arc they boys or girls?
Prisoner.—Eh ; I believe they are both boys.
The Lord Mayon—You believe they are! Are you not
sure of it?
Prisoner.—Why, one of them is George William, and the
other is—let me see—Frederick Edward.
The Lord Mayor.—Then they are boys.
Prisoner.—Yes ;
they are boys' names that I mentioned.
William Crafter, constable at the Custom-house, stated
that Mr. Maclean called him and put the prisoner into his
custody. The prisoner was very restless, and said be would
take the poker and defend himself if witness laid a hand
upon him.

Mr. Phillips, superintendent at Dr. Warburton's establish -
ment, stated that the prisoner was in the asylum in the years
1841 and 1842, and in an imbecile state. His tongue was
paralysed. When excited he became very violent. His wife
paid for his support at the institution, and finding the ex-
pense inconvenient, she thought she could manage him at
home, and accordingly took him away.
The Lord Mayor.—And what is your opinion of him now?
Witness.—That he is altogether incapable of taking care
of himself.

Prisoner.—l believe lam quite sensible enough.
The Lord Mayor.—Now, prisoner, you hear what these
-y of you. I cannot, as a magistrate, allow you

I'll promise you

do nothing wrong