The Statesman.
London, England, 1824-01-09 00:00:00

HERTFORD, THIS MORNING.

ARRIVAL OP IICNT.II BROTHER. -
The brother of Hunt arrived here yesterday evening,
in a post-chaise, accompanied by a gentleman, connect d
with the Press, with whom he travelled from London.
He teems greatly affected at the situation of his brotber ;
and betrays great anxiety to learn the general opinion as
to what will be his fate ; he however, at times appears
dejected, and wishes to avoid hearing the comments
of the various individuals with whom he is necessarily
obliged to mix en the unfortunate and horrible transaction,
which forms the chief, and in fact the only topic of conver-
sation from the highest to the lowest, of the inhabitants of
this town, and its environs. Where he is cot known, be
declared himself a particular friend of Hunt's, end
describes him as a most tender and kiod
hearted man, and ascribes the principal put
of the late tragic affair to Probert. Nothing could" 'quad
his anxiety to have an interview with his anfortabate
brother; he waited at a late hour last night, for this pur-
pose, on Mr. Nicholson, the Snb Sheriff, and was weirs&
'very kindly by that Oontleman. On making him
self known, and declaring the purport of his visit
the Sheriff expressed extreme regret that It was pot in
his power, at that time of the night, to procure him id•
minion to the gaol. It would be necessary, he said, that
Iduring the interview, the High Sheriff should be present.;
and preparing thes to appear before the awful tribunal of
their God. The Sheriff expressed great companion fur
his feelinr, and hoped be would make himself as comfort-
able as circumstances would permit for that elett,.ard,
that in the morning, if he would call for him at ten o'clock,
he should do every thing in his power to nisi him the de-
sired interview. The prisoner Hanes brothel- then Implor -
ed,l that if he (Mr. N.) was aware of What would be the
ultimate fate of his brother, that he would. com•
passionate him, by putting him to possession of it. D.
this, the Sheriff positively avowed that be did not know ;
but he could inform him, that Thurtell was the only per-
son ordered for execution, and it was probable an applica-
tion was to be made
_to a_ high quarter, on behalf of AIM
prisoner Hum; of this, however. be knew nothing positive.
The applicant then bowed and retired, anxiously anticipit-
ing the hour that would introduce him to the presence
of his.unfortunate brother. He appears extremely
desirous of concealing himself from public knowledge.
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but even didj be give him an order for adminion.
The R••. Mr. Franklincould not permit him to enter
s
the prison as he was then engaged with the prisoner
in administering to them the consolation of relied ~
We have heard, from a most respectable quarter, that the
principal Surgeon of this town made application to the
High Sheriff for the body of the unfortunate Thurten ;
but that it was denied him, on the insurance that It was
positively promised to St. Thomas's Hospital. This, how-
ever, we have reason to suppose, is a mere pretence, in or-
der to preserve the body for his family, his father being
down here, it is reported, for the purpose of soave/ink it
awsy, immediately after the percents's. ,
Immense groups of equestrians and pedestrians were
arriving in town from the different parts of the county/
the whole of the night. and the grea'est confoosioae ant
hustle prevailed In every quarter ; a great disappointment
on hoo ever experienced by them, in consequence *I the
execution rent taking place at the BEM hour •of 8
o'clock. That portion of the Road leading
from the main street to the geol. was crowded
to loch an excess, at en early boor, that it was absolutely le-
possible to gain a passage through. Within about 93 yards Of
the scaffolding a complete chain of cavalry was formed, to We
greet annoyance of those who were on foot. The density of
the crowd that occupied the walls fronting the .gaol was Fite
tretne, and every little height that was likely to afford a mote
distinct view, was eagerly taken possession of by the strong-
est competitor. immediately fronting the centre (WO*
of the geol. which leads to the tread mill, at about
three yards distant from the wall, the gallows was erected;
enclosed by a strong partition, forty feet by sixteen. and
seven feet in height; and about sixteen feet from the drop.
a strong barrier was formed, nine feet--from this partition,
1 for the purpose of ac.commodating the gentlemen of the
London Press, according to are order, which the now Street'
Officers received on the previous evening from the Sherif.;
A chain was formed by tire lord police, at the same distant,
from the barrier, and the intermediate spare occupied
by the Bow Street and Hertford officers, among ilia,
former were Bisbap, Rnthven, and Upsons. Forester wee
also in attendance. They all displayed their usual acti-
vity In preserving order. The dropsvas surrounded ly a .
number of javelin men, and the arrangements for the •
execution were complete at 11 o'clock. The numbs iit
persons immediately surrounding the staffoldiag cited
not be less than ten tboustonti, and presented a •
grotesque eppeerance, they were composed of 91*
and young of both sexes, and .appeared more to have let',
their bowel for the purpose of witnessing corne amaiing tali-
bition. than to behold the melaneholy spectacle of a Menne
being about to be hearted into the awful presence ofilis
'Maker. Indeed it pot as strongly in mind of our neighboils .r.
on the Coatinent, when about to witness a bell brit, of sOlDis
other of their favourite amusements. Exclusive of this amebae.
the neighbouring fields, avenues, and various fields leadiu,e
to the jail, were covered .with sumereus groups, and ter
the eye what way yon would, there were still to be'diseovor
ed large bodies of individuals anxiously opproashisg to
behold the final doom of this unhappy wan. We 4- in not
be much out, perhaps, when we Fay the a gnat* saaiiii r
was atleast twenty thoosund souls.
At half past 10 o'clock, a shock wag experienced
morn the etowd in consequence of the breaking down
of a cattle abed which fronips=gael, on the top of which
were assernbled nearly IGO ' • ten persons were mot e
or less injured, three or foor.no understand were severely
hart, one, servant of a person owed Mullins, dad knell' h
broken, and another his arm.
.at pasty al 4enstables otP
•lormediately sent to the spot sad the taffeta. soars
st.
stoutly conveyed to the hospink
The High Constable was on horseback. dori ng time ailtir
lag. and directed the Police. •
The-officers nod other konttableil more under tininess;
dieter d
kirectios el aishop, and wive ia- atagodence or $ ,
ON 100 fano naleg. r -•-• s
• It heamallil Ily l thshametweesioo MI tow,
Amiga to alr. that olownOwt to him the
fooliehoisa of of not his Oka "tea be
was to welt mato *sae lialer•
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