The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-05-23 00:00:00

mvs no: SPORTS.

Yesterday a motley groupe, consisting of gentlemen
amateurs, heroes of the list, connoisseurs in high-
spirited animals, rustic labourers, Ste. assembled to-
gether, to the number of No or three thousand, in a
field between 11alham-green and Hammersmith, to
witness a variety of contesot which bad been pre-
viously announced in printed hand-bills. The first
troat proposed to be given to the fancy was a bull-
bait ; the next a man-tilit between two 9-stone wen,
well known in the 'porting ring: the third was a dog-
fight ; and the fourth a liailger-bait. ihe order of
these amusements, however, was afterwards reversed ;
and u hers omitted, in consequence of a circumstance
which we shall presently mention. About 1 o'clock
the mati-tight took place : it was a short and insignifi-
cant b.tt:le beiweett two Ulan ul pugilistic notoriety.
named Mason and Abbot. They fought bat three
rounds, when Abbot beat his num, and was declared
the victor. From this time until about three o'clock,
every thing' roatibued in a state of suspense. The
fancy bull it a: led f.rth. and followed his conductors
with as much tramiu,l obedience as if he had a per-
fect knoulitdge of Cie grand scene in which he was
destined to be the principal act:lr. According to
established usage. a t•-e 3: ropy ‘, as placed round his
neck, and the uttwr end of it fastened to a stake stuck
fast in the ground: but, :I; if he disdained this re-1
straint. he net er %tent to the length of his tether; he
stood in the middle of the ring deliberately waiting
the approach of his assailant. 'The first assault was
made by a 111117714 2111111:11, who was set cut merely by
tray of experiment. and who, after receiving turn or
three tosses iu the air, was tattiest away by his owner.
The second attack was one of a truly terrific nature,
and afforded high spurt to all thr spectators. We. I
however, shall not prettml fill detail the various coo-
diets, or relate how often the rope was broken that
was designed to retain the hull. or haw great were the
ateetequent alarm and confusion among the:mottq
crowd : suffice it to say, that at last the ball was led
away from the field without appearing to have sus-
tamed much injury, It is said that he has been baited
two or three times before: and indeed be is an adept
la his art.

It was now between five and 4ix o'clock, and the
other sports intimled to be entered on were put a stop
to, in consequence of a rumour That cunt. Magistrates
were coming up with an intention of dispersing the
meeting. All the people then went away quietly.
The field, we.understatul, belongs to a puscili:t mimed
Hopping Ned ; the bell is the property of a Mr.
Pritchard. There were about lOU dogs in the field,
attended by their respective owners, who had the
greatest difficulty in keeping them fatsuit tying at the
bull. During the several engagements, they yelled
and barked, awl struggled to take a part in the same,
and besides umzzles and collars, the use of whips was
necessary to keep tbeni quiet.

It is our painful duty. to announce the death of the
Rev. Matthew Arnold, Garrison Chaplain of this place,
occasioned by a melancholy accident which occurred
on Thursday last. Mr. Arnold had gone on Tuesday,
the 16th inst., to visit his sister, Lady Cavan, at his
i Lordship's seat, in the New Forest, and gave directions
to Alexander Hunter, a well known waterman on the
(lospor:, Portsmouth, awl Portsea ferry, to come fur
hini in his wherry, 011 Thursday morniug last, for the
purpose of bringing him home again. limiter ac-
cordingly left Gosport beach on Thursday morning
about six o'clock, with'anether waterman named Pink,
as his assistant, and about ten ~'dock they reached
the place of their destination. At luilf,past ten Mr.
A. embarked with them to return. home, the wind
then blowing rather fresh, but without any appre-
hension of-danger. In an hour or two afterwards the
weather becatiot very tempestuous, and whop they had
reached within a utile of grown Down Patiot, the jib-
sail was split by the•viplence of the wind, and a heavy
sea overwhelmed the boat. The unfortunate gen-
tleman and the two watermen were seen clinging for
a few moments to the mast of the boat, but the vio- '
lenee of the waves soon overpowered them, and they
sunk to rise no mare. The men belonging to the
watch-house of the Customs, in Stokes Bay, saw the'
accident at a distance, but being on a lee shore, and
the storm raging furiously, they were unable to reit-
dir any assistance; they immediately, however ran to
the spot opposite which the sad catastrophe occurred,
in hopes that the unfortunate sufferers might be wash-
ea on shore, but neither of them could be sees. The
Rev. Mr. Arnold's trunk and the back-board of the
boat, with the oars, were drifted on the strand, and
at eight o'clock in the evening, the body of poor
Hunter was driven on shore, and the boat was picked,
ap. Neither of the other bodies have yet heist foond,
although a reward of five guineas is offered for that of
Mr. Arnold. Mr. A. was one of the Guardians of the
Poor in the parish of Alverstoke, and devoted much
of his time, his influence, and his property, to anaeli-
orate the condition of his fellow creatures.---lie was
not a married man. Hunter has left a widow and
three infant children, and Pink, by his industry sup-
ported a blind and aged father. It is a singular coin-
, eidenee, that Mr. Arnold's father, who was Collector
of the Customs at Cowcs, departed this life in a fit
of apoplexy, whilst crossing in the passage boat, be-
tween East and West Cowes.—(lftrrepshire Chronicle.)
About one o'clock yesterday afternoon, as Mr. Shef-
field, of Thames-street, provision merchant, aceompa-
' vied by his wife in a single hor.e chaise, were coming
to town, from SyJenbam, he was run ageless by a
large heavy cart, which was going at full speed. near
the Red Cow, at Dulwich, by which accident Mrs.
Sheffield was thrown out a considerable distance, bat
lankily esAped with only a few slight bruiser; Kr.
Sheffield, however, was not so fortutsate, be bad his
kit arm broke by the fall, and received a dreadful
contusion on his (teed, besides several severe bruises.
A surgeon was procured as soon as possible, who, after
dassaing his monads, accompanied Mr. Yibefiald home
in a coach, where he lies in a very dangerous slate.

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OLD B.4ILEY SESSIONS,..),Ar !2.

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On the conviction of Henry Brom czwrlctiti (a;
was stated in our paper of yesterday) of uttering forged
notes, M Jarratt and Dollman both went to the
witnesses box, and in the most humane terms recom-
mended the prisoner td mercy.
Mr. Justice Ilsrt.rr.—On what grotinds do you
found this recommendation, as you know it is necessary
fur me to state them elsewhere ?

Mr. Dollman.—When the prisoner was taken into
custody he had only I!. I Is. on him, and was rather
shabbily dressed, which we think tintild not have been
the case had he been acting for himself in passing the
notes. Inclined therefore to believe, and firmly per-
suaded that he was the agent of another, we strongly
recommend him to mercy.

ofrJustice 11Avt.Ev.—1 have recorded the grounds
orar recommendation, Oentlemen, and pledge my-
self to see them transmitted to the proper quarter.
Hut, prisoner, let me exhort you not to be foolish
enough to permit your mind to be elevated by any
hope of merry. Your case is one of a most dreadful
and serious nature. It is not my province to say what
will be the result ; but your best, your wisest. your
safest plan will be to prepare to meet that liusl befu:e
whom you may shortly appear. l.et the tient be as it
may, do not delude your.elf by hope, but prepare furl
another and an awful world.
The prisoner seemed somewhat affected, and request-
ed that several things which the officer had taken from
him might be given up to him.
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Mr.:Justicel3Al.Lat.—l ran make no order. Ali
your property ig forfeited to the Crown. •

1 he prisoner was then removed from the bar ; after
which Mr. Justice HAVLEI having conversed with' Mr.
Under-Sheriff Turner. said the articles must he given
to that gentleman as Sheriff; but he added that the
Jury would be happy to hear that Mr. Sheriff Turner
itad promised to give then, to the pour man.
'fhe Jury declared (as we understood) this was what
they expected from the humanity of that gentleman..
The prisoner was dressed in a blue frock-coat, bfick
handkerchief, and white trowsers. There was an tin:
usual anxiety in his Ivok respecting the result of the
trial, and he listened to the whole of the trial with no
co 11111 l on attention. lie is a line looking young man,
but WAS this day very pale. Ile left the bar with mach
firmness, and bowed most respertfully to the Learned
Judge who addressed him. His ease seemed to excite
much interest from its aggravated nature.
Mr. Baron (L& now intimated to Axe Ilarreaox, a
most interesting looking y ung girl, and very taste-1
fully dressed (who had been tried and acquitted on
Saturday of a similar offence), that the flank Ind conH
sented to a verdict of acquittal in her case, which was
of a similar nature.

Bert/anon Jlrredilh was to put the bar, charted with
having uttered a one pound forged note, at the heuse
of Elizabeth Sibley, in White Hart-yard, Drury-lane,
sot the 2;th of April List. It was stated in evidence,
that the prisoner called at the house in question on the
day specified, when be enquired for a female who had
formerly lodged there (it being then a house oflll-fame),
and biking told that she had since got married, he ac-
cepted the challenge of another female then present to
toss with him for gin, and haring lost, he gave her the
forged one-pound note to pay for it, though he had
about him at the time not less than 6/. 61. 6d. all in
silver. It appeared that the prisoner immediately be-
fore he was apprehended, dropped five other forged
note* of one pound each, which, as well as the note in
question, were produced and identified.
The prisoner told a long and improbable story in.
his defence. Verdict, liuilty—Death.
The prisotier, who evinced a hardened indifference
during the trial, dung some of the herbs that were
spread about un the bar, in the face 4 f one of the wit-
nesses fur the prosecution, the bent the verdict was
pronounced, giring him a the same time a look of des-
perate malignity, that plainly bespoke his desire of
vengeance. lie was instantly removed from the bar.
Jaen Pearce was capitally convicted of breaking
and entering the dwelling-house of Wm. Suunnersby,i
and stealing two coats.

POLICE.
MORLEY'S OADIOLINii Ut SF.

31.txstos-Hoese.—lt will he recollected that some
time ago Jobe Marl?, the keeper of a gaiio.ling
house, at No. 3, Sweeting's-rents; was convicted in the
penalty of 400/. for having allowed the game of has-
ard to be placed in his house. There existed some
doubt as to the legality of the conviction, no summons
having been *erred upon Morley to appear and answer
to the charge. The gentleman who had pressed the
matter to a conviction, accompanied by his Solicitor.
waited upon the Lord Mayor, and assured his Lord-
ship that he had every reason to suppose that the
practice was not abated. and that several houses in
tocCity were liable to be plundered in consequence
of the facilities afforded in Sweeting's-rents. His
Lordship having consulted the City Solicitor, issued
the warrant to the officer. named Hurdstield, to seise,
upon-zba goods of the tielloidant for the sum of MM.
the penalty of the conviction. Ilurdsfield, accompa-
nied by Martin and Branscomb, accordingly entered
the'prernises, and took an inventory on nooday last.
They were not only refused the amount of the penalty,
but were threatened with actions for trespass. Ike. lisc.
But after some gasconade on the part of the detendast
and his friends, he thought it most prudent to settle
the matter, after having endeavoured to prevail upon
the officers to take himself instead of the goods, and
assured them that there was not a peenyivorth of pro-
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perty in the house to which he bad any claim. He
paid down 125/. and gave his bond for the remainder
of the penalty to the Solicitors fur the proserntion.
Bow-Sritzer.—Yeaterday David Lloyd, landlord of
the White Hart public-bowie, Drury-lane. attended on
summons to answer a complaint made aprainst him ler
sulfating gaining in his house. It was proved that
defendant permitted skittles, and also a gem called
bagatelle, to be played at in his house.—Helleas con-
sided in the penalty of 40s.
SUSSISIT IN ST. JAYEt'e TARS.. •
Ma n Lao a o rclPSTßiaT.—Yesterday Jeisilaechi■s
and William Gritosdar were ciarged breaker' flew
teems Hume, of the 15th King's Hassan* with rob-
bing him of his gold seals. The Cojassidelseesi. the
yesterday morning be went to the Parade. St;Janiee'r
park. for the purpose of peeing the Guards relieved ;

while standing in the circle, he was surrounded bt
three ill-looking fellows, whion he suspected had
souse design upon him, Which induced him to walk
in 3 different directiOn s on which they followed
him. To be satisfied that they were thieves, he
stood quietly on the spot, when the prisoner, Hutchins,
took his situation directly opposite him, with his
hack turned, and in a very dextrous manner put his
hands behind him and cut off his seals; he immediately
felt for his pocket-handkerchief, and that wks also
gone. He (the Colonel) i 111 l nediately seized them and
gave them iu custody, mod the handkerchief was found
on them. The third person escaped.-11eedhatu and
Coles corroborated the Colonel's evidence, and the
loners were fully conunitted for Plia!

THE N b • HEW INSOLVENT •—•-This Silicon
tains a clause, that when a debtor shall hare been se.
rested on mesne process, and shall not, within
months, have claimed the benefit of the Act, creditorsto
a certain amount may petition the Court to compel the
prisoner to surrender his property ; and in case of ref..
sal, the Court may order such prisoner to be committed
to the Common Olio', or House of Correction, there to
be kept to bard labour, till he shall submit himself to
the said Court.

When it shall appear that such prisoners shall hare
contracted debts fraudulently., or shall have pot their
creditors to any unnecessary ripens., the Conn mares.
tend the term of imprisonment. to any period not entail-
ing . The Bill contains many other salutare
clauses, and concludes by stating, that it is not to entail
to Crown debtors.
There is a Bill in the Ilo.ine of Co.,same to amend
and render effectnal the Act .if the :15th olds late King,
enabling spiritual rrsons to exchange tbokyarsonage
lonises or glebe lauds. Mr. Pitt, in a Bill which he had
prepared with respect to tlo: liquidation of tithes, went
on a principle that might Ite adtposi to charch lands
get:erally. The commenectiirlit of hia rerpletionarr
war prevented the isitn•ductisoi of it 'Mill into
Parliament.
MELANCiIoi.Y Ocutwitiptcr.-s—On the 13th Deena.
ber last, in the river Canton, wear Whampoa, Henry
Itassly, F.sq. aged 19, of the Hon. East India Com-
pany's service, was unfortunitely drowned. He was
the son of Captain H. Hascly., It. N. This most pro-
mising' and amiable youth met with a premature death
in the following melancholy manner, as related its a
letter written by an (Meer an the spot. In sailing ea
the river Canton, the boat iti which he was came in
contact, at the upper reach of the river, with an Ame-
rican vessel, and, in emir, roaring to clear the ship,
one of the ropes crossed the boat, and swept the un-
fortunate youth overboard.. lie sunk instantly ; every
eifurt was mask to save hi in, hut iu vain.

Desrta Are 4 /T-rtt sus.- -t; or a considerable time past,
numerous bodies of men 'Asti boys, who infest the parish
of St. Matthew, Heflin:A-green, have met in gangs in
Hare-street-fields, on tile Sabbath day, for the purpose
of dog fighting, duck 'stunting, buil baiting, and other
amusements of the v.orst description, during theist
Service. On Sunday last a formidable hotly of those
characters assembled at the above fields, anti a ring be-
ing formed' they monruenced their infamous sports by
tichting dogs. Thr• parish dicers having hrid informs.
lion of the cirmisostance, repaired to the feline; bet
thee were met by at least fifty armed feflosm, who at-
tacked them with bludgeons, and beat them twist inhu-
manly ; one of the headioroughs (
was seized by the throat, dragged a great
whilst on the ground, the monsters teat Inas ever the
head with a bludgeon, by which his scull was fractured.
Hy this time I gentlemen had armed diemeelres,
and went to the assistancs• of tbe of but -they were
obliged to retreat, taking with them three et tastable',
wise were desperately won tided, while the Millions pelted
them with brick-hats and other missiles till they com-
pletely gained the field. Yesterday, three desperate
look4ig foliose§ (named Clayton, I'anderbeton; and Chis-
hiilirEj were examined at the Police-office, • Worship-
street, before MAURICE. SWAB'S, jun, ESQ. on suspicion
of being concerned in the affray, and, after s 1 long in-
vestigation, they were remanded. 3lr Commit!' is at-
tended by a surgeon, who gives but faint bol men of his
patient's recovery.
MORE CAPITALS Sold ley J. and J. Sivt ;WRIGHT
this Lottery!!—Last Thursday, lSth May, No. 12,313,
drawn a Prize oft 10,000, 22011, and 17.1 02, 1900.
Consols, were Sold in Shares, at their Fortunate 0 Sees. r.
Cornhill ; at, Haymarket; 141, Ovtord-street ; an 4 11. Hol-
born : where they also sold No. 9.1i14. a Prise o two*,
and 134786, 1800, Consols. drawn the First Day, I rob April.
Undrawn Tickets and Shares are now on Sale at J. and J.

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SivewnienT's Offices. a: above. The Wheel cot Miss up-
wards of 00 Capitals, including four of taumui i. Dui
Ticket and Share bought boween It May as. let Jew
that is drawn a Itasca, or a Smell. Pities, or LI sways.
on Ist June, may be exchanged, or the Purchase 1 leneywall
be returned. If demanded on or Define 13th dried
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BIRTH. i
On Saturday list. in Upper hlontegumutreet, I .1
square, of a son, the Lady of Herbert Compton, , Kell:
rister at Law, of Beep!.
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MARRIED. t
On Saturday last, May IA at St. George's, halo, sr-841104
Charles Franks, Esq. of Chariemstreet, Berkeley 1 ejame, IP
Judy, second daughter of the Right lion. Sir Juni r Ma* •
On Saturday, Mr. Roper, of Francis-street, toll IWO.
son, of Portmae-sqtbre. • --• $ i
Daniel 11. Jones, Esq. to Mrs. Boyles, both or lehaller
tea. Surrey.
On Saturday last, at Camberwell elvareit. J :mlO
der. only son of Johu Yoder, Esq. of Ca ...
Lydia Neunberg, eldest iargaterofilloaellt •
ER:orNitenhate-green.
DIED.
At Walwarth, on Saturday, the lah int., IffiPillt:
Liesteetant John Magee. °Clive lab floral In set CAW
parry of Invalids. Ile wee one of the earliest lb of IM'
celebrated Genets! Gillett, afterwards Lord Heath M. viols
In the year 17112 by raised the 16thregiment of Litilt lb."
goons, in which be was for wens. years a Quarter-I Jelisr."-
Ife was at the battles of Emsdc;rlt. in 1700. and V Mass
Chastise. in 1194, where that regiment particular,' y &IP
gabbed itself. —lle ass ememmaently a soldier • 01141110
lilosserehs. _,, •
' On Monday last, of an apoplexy. Mr. John Tay lot . arillr
ford-street. Covent-garden, aged DS year.
At llembay, es the fibber October. 15111. Mrs. il ea Nee
bitt, widow of the We Andrew Nesbitt, Eq.
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Sasalai. swains, AL .list MOW . st .al his house i o.r.
street,_Redfonl•sqpirs. A. 0. Selhorlsad. Req. F. .. -4-
OttWedosstlay, the lath hasesue. sled a iyil as Mk
Maws, ably ate of James Oldiwiliolo, Req. of 44 "IP •
Utley. Yortshire.
At bin house io Aberdeen. eta the lath lasSeatjt PM".
Milne. Esq. of Crinirscininegets.
At Bernet. on Saturday lie of an lutlanierstot r Imo'
aged two Tsars. sad seven =mum Joseph, the j 00111`
sou of W. ii.Addiagtoe. Req. of (ii•klingsoo-lodge. I we"'
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