The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-08-02 00:00:00

SUFFOLK ASSIZES.

At these Assizes, which concluded on Saturday last
the following prisoners were tried before Mr. Sergeant
Hosanquet :
Robert Wade, aged 20, was convicted of setting fire
to a barn in the occupation of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, at
Tattingstonr. This was the only prisoner upon whom
sentence of death was passed, and as it was considered a
warning of his doom, the ceremony was awfully solemn.
Thos. Taylor pleaded guilty to the charge of setting
fire to a barn and stable at Coombs, in the occupation of
George Wallenger, on the Ist of April last. He had
made a confession of his crime. Mr. Andrews mention.
ed to the Judge that he had been requested to defend the
prisoner on the ground of insanity ; but he did not ap-
prehend there was sufficient evidence to prove him non
compos previously to the commission of the act. There
appeared something strange in the manner of the prisoner,
and the Learned Judge did not pass sentence of death
upon him.
James Cobldwg, aged 18, was charged with a rape
upon the body of Maria Fuller, a little girl under ten
years, at Mildenhall. Mr. Andrews stated the ease for
the prosecution in a most temperate and judicious speech.
The little girl proved that on Sunday the 27th of April
last, she was returning home from church in the afternoon,
in company with her sister, about a year and half older
than herself, when they were met near Hurst Wood by
the prisoner, who gave two bird's eggs to each of them,
and then proceeded to take hold of the younger girl, and
threw her down,upon which the elder ran away.l he child,
in the most interesting and artless mauner, related aulli•
cient to prove that the villainous act bad been fully per-
petrated. and that she resisted to the utmost of her pow-
er. Upon reaching home, she communicated what had
passed to her mother. Other witnesses were called who
corroborated this testimony and in particular a man who
heard the screams of the poor child at the time stated.—
The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty, but recommended
the prisoner to mercy, on account of his youth, to which
his Lordship ;said lie should certainly pay attention,
and sentence of Death was only recorded against him.

Oa Monday, a melancholy accident took place near
the village of Wanlip, Leicestershire. A party of gentle-
men, after they had finished their pleasure of fishing,
agreed to cross over Burrow Poole, near the mill, in a
boat, and when they had proceeded a little way across,
in consequence of several persons, not of their party,
being permitted to go on board at the same time, the
boat unfortunately upset, and precipitated the whole
into the pool ; by which accident Mr. parker, a respect-
able builder, of Rotbley, and his eon, near six years of
age, were drowned. The parental regard of the father,
in endeavouring to save his son from a watery grav,,
caused the death of both. Mr. Barker had landed after
the boat was upset, but, on missing his son, immediately
plunged into the water again to save him, when, shock-
ing to relate, buth sunk, and assistance not being prompt,
life aeon became extinct. Some of the other persons
were miraculously preserved, amongst whom was Mr.
Amick, of the Bell Inn, who was under water a consi-
derable time; his life was preserved by the exertions of
one of his chaise drivers, who happened to be on the
spot; and we are happy to say he is now convalescent.

SPQIITING INTELLIGENCE.

KNUTSFORD RACES, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30.
The Pectiver Stakes of lOgs each; once round the Course
and a distance; s.yr olds to carry 7st; 4-yr olds, 9st 2lti ;
6-yr olds, Set 91b ; 6-yr olds and aged, Ost ; a wiener of
one stake in that week to carry 31b; of two or more, 6%
extra.
Ld Stamford's b h Peter Lely, 5-yrs 1
Mr White's b m Princess Royal, 3-yrs .. .. 2
Mr Mytton's br h Banker, aged 8
Ten paid forfeit.
sto 4 sgst the mare. An excellent race.

The Knutsford Stakes of logs each, with 401. added • &yr
olds, 7st 4lb ; and 4-yr olds, Set 71b ; fillies and geldings
allowed 21b the best of three two-mile heats.
Mr Ystes's b c Advent , 4-yrs • • 1 I
Sir J. Byng's ch cby Comes, 3-yrs .. .. 9 2
9tol on Adventurer. Woo cleverly.
Cep, value 80gs, given by Colonel Sir John Fleming Lei-
cester, Bart., and the Officers of the King's Regiment of
, Cheshire Yeomanry, for horses not thorough-bred ; to be
rode by Non-commissioned Officers and Privates of ti e
Regiment, and having been at exercise five days at. least
with the Regiment in the course of the year; four-yr olds,
list 71b ; five, 12st; six and aged, 12st 71b. Cheshire-
bred horses allowed 31b ; the second horse to have logs,
and the third Sgs. Ileats two miles and a distance.
Mr Wood's b h Clapham, 6 yrs
Mr Griffin's ch to Harriet, aged
Mr (heave's b f Amiable, 4 yrs
Mr Warrington's ch g Prince of Orange, 3 yrs
Mr B. Dakeyne's ch m Fair Eleanor, 5 yrs • •
Six others started, but were not placed.

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WINCHESTER RACES.-7LAss DAT.—TurasnAY.

JULY 91.

A Cup of 100 gs value, or upwards, a subscription of lOgs
each; the last mile and half. Three-3r old:, ist ; four,
fist Illb ; five, fist I lib; siz, 9st ; and aged, 9st 31b. Mares
and geldings allowed Sib.
Mr J. Walkei's Langtonian, 6 yrs .. .. 1
Mr Dundee's Grey Robin, 8 yrs .. .. 2
Mr Willie's br eby Haphazard, 4 yrs . • S
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Eight others started.—The Judge placed but three.
Sitcoms Race.—The Chawton Stakes (handicap) of sg+,
with 25gs added by the Steward, for 3-yr olds and up-
wards ; three quarters of a mile.
Mr Gasullett names eh f by Rainbow, 4 yrs, 9,t lib
Mr L. Charlton names eh f Hecuba, 4 yrs. SA Sib
Mr Fleming's bl c Augustin, S yrs, 7st 121 b
Mr Friend's ch f Delusion, 4 yrs, Bst 10Ib

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Two otters started.
LAST Racc—The Noblemen and Gentlemen's Plate of M.
for three-yr olds, 7st blb ; and four, Bst Sib; two mile
heats : fillies and geldings allowed 3lb ; winners onc, in
the present year to carry 3lb ; twice 31b ; and of a King's
Plate, 71b extra. Entrance 2gs, or double at the post ;to
go to the owner of the second horse.
Mr Dilly's br e Bertram, 3 yr., walked over.
The sport was very indifferent to-day. The conspany was
more numerous than either of the preceding days.