The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-04-05 00:00:00

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TIISDAT, •PRIL 4. rive o'ct.tecn.
The Judge still continues seriously indisposed. as
dues Mr. tierjeant Vaughan. Neither of the shove Oen-
tleinen hare appeared in Court this clay.
The whole of the trials, a Lich have occupied the at-
tention of Coinsellur Clarke (in his character of Judge)
Lire been fur petty offences, and did not possess even a
local interest.

Warwick presonted yreerday a greater influx of com-
pany and bustle than it has dune on any of the preceding
Assize days ; and the town had to boast of a very nu-
merous smartly-dressed ass.•mblage of persons, of both'
sexes, in consegneuce, perhaps. of its being a holiday—
Laster Monday. The Court was crowded almost to suf-
focation, and the little guiltily!' here and there inter-
mitted in the gallery, and other parts of the large hall,
of the neighbottring farmers' pretty daughter', who had
stole away, as it were, from their thorns and the feeding
of their paltry, to listen to the "big wigs and law," gas e
the steer a most interesting appearance. Their inno-
cent countenances, delightfully tinged with the ruddy
glow di health, like so many young lixo►'s, putting at
an immeasurable distance, by comparison, the ladies of
Law tom.., with all the ingenuity, trick, and art of
Bond-street combined. Such are the powerful advan-
tages of nifttre.

The Cricogers from London, and other parts of Eng-
land, who tunld spare time from the proceedings of the I
Court, disposed of themselves after other nodes. The I
Gay Utrirsay of l'hurnre took a stroll to Leasnintrun
Spa, to bask in the snwshine of fashion, among the gay•
visitants who repair to this •`New World of Elegance.
His lime occupied is tasting of the wattas, chattiv
at the libraries, with corking his glass, anti most :risibly
innniring—" Prey, Sir, who's keret"' al.) taking a
peep at the Barns; exploring the floosie ; and if thr
Iffaersere are above par, dining at the Kalil .T's Hotel ;
then return'ag in the established " jannting ear." (at
6d. per bead) to Warwick in the evening, eongratulat.
, ing himself with having been able, a! least for one day,
to dispel his mei. shich this heavy town creates.
By way of contrast. the Lome.' t*F A NTIVVITT hasten
with rapid step to Kennilitorils, live miles from War-
wick. to derma alined the neagssiticent ruins of lien-
isilsvorth Castle. If not viewed at ith the serntinisine
accuracy of a MM. or descanted upon with the clear-
ness and perception of a Wasixatt, or a BRITTON, its
venerable appearance, and is y-ertra wed towers, operate
epos even the most illiterate mind with an overwhelm-
! lag gni:slew sod impreskive effect ; but to the lovers of
ancient relies, it possesies qualities so attractive and
fascinating, that time losM its object with the Empires,
and be out only quits it with regret. hut casts many a
lingering look behind, se he returns to Warwick.
, • The, admirers of &PUMICE, and romantic situations,
hav,e also an opportinity of being highly gratified; at
the impanee of only a walk of a few yards from the
varioall tames, in an examination of Wanwtta-Vame.
The line and beautiful imagination of Mrs. Rapti tees,
in Iter:ellysteries of that fortress, dews trot
excel the interest, impression, and roollllllir feelisgs,
which are inspired in the mind • the straneer• on hit
viessing the BEAU/ I u 1 % mails k Castle Its anciiit
and extensive ball, aith all its splendid as ,ni-sr, suits of
mail, &r. ; the suite of rooms, and all s atsdyke and
Poitssin paintings; rills tapestry. !state Led. of royalty,
&e.; the tower of (lay, the porridge-pot and spear of
the giant, the foliage of the ts es •, tlse look-tint front the
towers over numerous toMlntire, and the lEintlilig Wean
of the " soPlipering bring the stranger back al-
most to the days of Fairy-land and rosinsoce. No com-
mon pen can do justice to -o iris is .end en.ineitt a silbiltrt.
Here al-so the sisitor feels a most anxious desire to ro•
trace Isis steps user a castle, without a parallel in
England.
But, shove all, the arntnens or THE DRAMA hare
within their teach the highest treat their minds can ex-
perience, in that of pitying hornage at the shrine ut their
beloved Sir A Kkariall colt Stratford-upon-Avon, and which
is only the distance of eight miles front Warwick. It
scarcely nerd be asked, %situ ninthd nut perform such a
journey? The mar gazing upon the statue of this
great master of the human passions rannot but create
sensations of delight, ashen it is recollected, for up,
wards of the last twit centuries. the invaluable advan-
tages and improvement the human understanding has
derived through the source of his unrivalled publica-
tious—one of thr greatest ornaments of English liters-
' ture, and without even experiencing any thing like a
rival—and the siewing of the house in which our im-
mortal Bars{ was born ; and also in handling those sa-
cried relies of antiquity belonging to him, and once in
cis daily use, affords so much twitter ut utitfaction and
pleasiire to carry visitor, that any further comment
would he unnecessary, except one single restart:, THAT
THE WHHI.E. Or TNt AHUTE INTts terttxt: at teaters MAT
Ba EgHItACED IN ONS DAs''! STROLL ratttii Waawira.
As the post is leaving the town, it is necessary to
state, that in consequence of the anxiety felt, -from the
Judge nut being able to lease his bed this morning,
I sad the numerous enquiries made respecting 'shin the
ttial commences, no positive answer has heen returned,
as to a precise day ; and a fear is cotes mined ; indeed, it
is asserted, that the answer of Ilse Judge nits, that no
cirtaiuty could be made till next 3londay. The follow-
ing is said to be the arrangement of the defence •—Mr.
Denman is engages!, as the senior Counsel, anal conducts
the case for Mr. 31addos. 31r. Hilt, a young man, a
Counsellor of great promising talent, still read Major
Caitwrighes statement of his general character, which
will occupy four huu.s, independent of the defence made
by Mr. Hill for the Major. The," protet dine!, it is ex-
pected, willneeupy the lien day and a half. Mr. Lewis,
late nailer of McComas', Itrevrdsr, a ill apply a nuns-
bet of points (rum the Major's statement as applicable to
hi! defence. Mr. Edmonds, Edittir of thr Birmingham
Weekly Register, will speak as to the general 'stint:Wes
of the ease ; and Mr. Wouirr tarnishes, as a sort of
wind-rep, the grand climax. Upon Me at hale, fruits t 1,..
numerous witnesses to be et/ mined on hot!, Ales, it
promises to ran to a mach greater length than WAS str
tires exported: The brother of dlr. Fdniunds, who has
been ssupoossesl. arrived here frtsits London thi: warning,
a, did sacral v:her persons.