The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-03-07 00:00:00

TICE STATESMAN

COURT OP KING'S BENCH, GUILDHALL, MARC a ) MALTON COURSING MEETING, 1823.
TUESDAY.
(Before the Lord Chief Justice and a Special Jurv,)
• For the cup—First Class.
NE/AWAY AND OTHERS V. THE PROPRIETORS OP DRURY- Mr. Best's red dog, Streamer, beat Mr. Vansittert's white
LANE THEATRE. dog, Janus—Mr. Lumley's black dog, Clermont. beet Mr.
The plaintiffs io this case, who are paper manufacturers
in Queen-street, Cheapside, sought to recover of the de- Lowther's red dog. Hermes—Major Bowers Week dog,
Blactcock, beat Mr. Lumley's red dog, Cleveland— Mr.
fendante, a sum of 402/. 65., for paper furnished in 1817 Vansittart's dun dog, Cadger, beat Gen. Bolivia's.' black
and 1818 to Mr. Earl, the conductor of the printing esti- dog, titacklock.
blishment of Drury-lane Theatre. A letter was produced i
written by Mr. Peter Moore, as chairman of the Cons-
mittee of the Theatre, appointing Earl "the honorary
superintendent of the printing establishment of Drury-
lane Theatre."
The defendants' Counsel contended that this letter
did not authorize Earl to con; act debts on the part
of the Committee.
The plaintiffs' Counsel argued that Eirl's appointment
was s,:fficient to render the Committee liable for the price
of the paper ordered by him for the printing establish-
ment of the theater.
The Lord Chief JUSTICE was of opinion that the letter
constituted Earl the proprietors' agent, and therefore
render fd them liable, as the plaintiffs' Counsel con-
tended.
The delivery of the paper in question, at what was
understood to be the printing office of the theatre, in
an adjoining yard, was proved. The invoices were di-
rected to "The Proprietors" or " The Committee" of
Prury-lane Theatre.
Mr. SCARLET?, for the defence, observed upon the
omission of the plaintiffs to call Earl, as showing that
be did not consider himself authorized to order the pa-
per upon the defeodants credit. A similar action hav-
ing been brought by a person named Sydney, Earl.was
examined on the trial, and on his evidence the plaintiff
was nonsoited. The learned counsel objected. that the
action on simptecontract could not be maintained against
the defendants, who were an incorporate body by Act of
Parliament. Ile then detailed the circumstances of his
case, and proceeded to call his witnesses.
Mr. Dunn, the assistant Treasurer, was present when
several weekly payments, of 161. each, were made to
Earl, in pursuance of an agreement which he under-
stood had been entered into between him and the com-
mittee, by which the committee were to purchase a
printing press, and Earl to procure paper, ink, work-
men, &c. and to defray all the expenses of printing the
bills of the house for 161. a week. The witness, how-
ever, could not swear that he was present when the agree-
ment was entered into.
Mr. P. Moore, AI. P. was called, but admitting that
he was still a proprietor of the theatre, he was not exa-
mined. •
W. Hillier, a journ yman printer, stated that hrt.was
employed by Earl, in the office adjoining the theilre,
where (resides the play bills) plays, farces, and songs,
were printed on some of Messrs. Magnay's paper, and
sold at a shop in Brydges Street, Covent Garden. He
was' sent by Earl to Magnay's for paper, but they refit-
sed to give him any, alleging that Earl had not been
punctual in his payments. Earl afterwards gave him the
Money for the plaintiff, who then let him have the
paper.
On his cross-examination,he said that the plays, songs,
&c. printed at this press, were sold at the Theatre 11-1
Mr. Rodwell, the box keeper ; and plays, &c. printed
at another press, were not sold at the Theatre. Largo
bills of the Oratorios were printed on Magnay's
paper.
Mr. Dunn recalled, stated that Mr. }lodise!' rid
an annual sum to the Proprietors for leave to sell what
books he plea,ed at the theatre.
Mrs. Chapman said she rented the coffee room from
Mr. Rodwell, and had the privilege of selling books in
the theatre, but was not obliged to purchase them at any
particular prinling office.
Richard White said he was engaged at an annual
salary, (which has dryer been paid him) by Earl, in the
name of the Committee, to keep the shop in Brydges-
Street, Covent-garden.

WE DNESD AT.
Continuation of the First Class for the Cup, which was
postponed on account of the badness of the weather on
Tuesday.
Mr. Rest's blue and white bitch, Muslin, beat the Mar-
quis of Huntley's black and white bitch, Vons—Gen. Hos-
vibe's bate bitch, Bluebell. beat Mr. Vansittart's red bitch.
Jesse—Major Bower's red hitch, ttloom, beat Mr. Lowther's
red dog, Waverley—The Marquis of Huntly's yellow end
white dog, Vortex, beat General Bosville's black and white
dog, Rivers.
Sweepstakes of Five Sovereigns each, to he run in Classes
on Tuesday and Thursday.—B.F.--First Class.
Mr. Var,sittart's red bitch. Jane, beat Mr. Best's black
bitch, Miss—Mr. Lum ey's dun dog, Cation, beat Gen. Bus-
dlle's black and white dog, Smoaker.
Stgepstakes of Five Soy, reigns each, to be run in Classes
on Tuesday and Thursday.—B. F.—First Class.
Mr Lowther's red bitch, Wildfire, beat Gen. Flosvi:le's
black bitch, Vestal—Mr.Vansittart's white bitch, Joan, rec.
ft. front Mr. Fox.
Mavcites.—The Marq. of Ifuntly's black bitch, p. Vir-
gin, beat General Bosville's black bitch, Mirza—Mr. Best's
black and white dog, TaFtar. beat Mr. Vansittart's black
dog, Nero—The Marquess of Huntly's red dog. Vermin,
beat Mr. Best's black bitch, Gipsy—Mr. Vansittart's white
hitch, Jonn, heat Major Bower's ref hitch, Bird—Mr. Lum-
ley's red bitch, Clara, heat Mr. Best's bl. bitch, Hag.
THURSDAY, Fill. 27.
No coursing on account of the rainy morning.
FRIDAY, Fen. IS.
FOR THB CUP.-SECOND CLASS.
Major Rower's black dog. Blackcock, beat the Marquess
of Huntly's yellow and whitetteg, Vortex—Mr. Lumley's
black dos, Clermont, beat NI jor Bower's red bitch, Bloom
—Gen. Bosville's blue bitch, Bluebell, beat Mr. Best's blue
and white bitch, Muslin--Mr. Best's red dog, Strean,er, beat
Mr. Vansittart s dun dog, Cadger. .

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Sweepstakes of Five Sovereigns each, to be rim in classes
on Tuesday and Thurmiay.—B.F.---2d Clots.
Mr. Luiuley's d..:1 dog, Calton, beat Mr. Fausittart's red
bitch, Jane.
The Sweepstakes won by Cation.
Sweepstakes of Five Sovereigns each, to be run in el ,
ou Tuesday and Thersday.—B.F.--241
Mr. Vans Mart's white hitch, Joan, beat Mr. Lowther's
red bitch, Sweepstakes won by Joan.
Sweepstakes of Five Sovereigns each, to be run in classes

on Thurs 4 ly and Friday„—B.F.—lst Class.
Mr. Vansittart's black bitch, Julia, brat Mr. Lumley's
red dog, Cleveland—Mr. Lowther's red dog, Walton, beat
Mr. Best's black and white dog, Tramp.
MATCH'S.— Mr. Lumley's blue bitch, Jesse, heat Mr.
Lowther's red dog; Wanderer—Mr. Best's black and white
dog, Tartar, beat the Marquess of Iluutly's black (log, Vul-
ture—Gen Bosville's black dog. Blacklock, beat Major
Bower's brindled dog, Bowler —Mr. Luniley's red hitch,
Clara, beat Mr. Vansittart's white dog, Janus—Mr. Best's
'black sod white bitch, Tulip, beat the Marquess of II untly's
black dog, Verax —Mr. Best's red bitch, Laura, beat Mr.
Lowther's bl. b. Princess—Mr. Vansittart's black and white
bitch, Lettuce, best Major Bower's red bitch, Bird—Mr.
Lowther's red dog, llern:e'. beat Mr. Best's bl. dog. Laurel
—Major Bower's red (log, Builock, beat Gen. Bosville's bk.'
and white bite'.. Bell—Mr. Vaosittart's bl. dog, Nero, beat
the Marquess of Iluntly's blue bitch, Via id—Mr.Vanslttart's
red bitch, Jesse, beat the Marquess of Huntl)'s black
bitch, Rib.

RATURD dunce I.
FOR THE CM-THIRD CLAM
Mr. Bower's bl. doz. Elaeleock, best Mr. Lumley 's kl.
dog. Clermont—Ueo. Bosville's blue bitch, Bluebell, brut
Mr. Best's red dog, Streamer.

FOURTH CLASS.
Corn. Busviile's blue hitch, Bluebell, beat Major Bower's
Id. dog, illarkcock.—Fhe Cup won by Bluebell.
Sweepstakes of Five Sovereigns eacs, to he run in clangs
on Thursday and : Class.
Piniittart's blactbßelc,-7ulia, beat Mr. Liziwther's
red dog, Walton.—The Sweepstakes won by Judi.
Mazcites.—Mr. Best's black and white dog, Tartar, beat
Mr. Vansittert's white bitch. Joan—Mr. Rest's black hitch,
Hag, beat Mr. Vansittart's Llack and white bitch, Lettuce—
Gen. Bosville's black bitch, Mirza, bent Mr. Best's black
and white bitch, Tulip—Gen. B4sville's black and white
' dug. Rivers, beat Mr. Best's red bitch, Laura—Mr. Vansif-
tart's red b. Jesse, beat ben. Bosville's hl. b. Vestal--The
Marquess of Handy's black bitch, Virgin, beat Mr. Low-
ther's red dog, Waverley—The Marquess of liuntiy's red
dug. Vermin, beat Mr Best's black bitch, Gipsy—Mr.Lum.
ley's' dun bitch, Ceres, heat Mr. 130t's hl. bitch, Miss—Mr.
Best's black and while deg, Tramp, heat Mr. humley's red
dog, Duncombe—Mr. Lumley's blue bitch, Jesse, beat Moj.
Bower's brindled dog, Bowler.

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The Jury stopped the :SOLICITOR GIENERAL in his
reply on behalf of the plaintiffs, for whom they found a
terdic—Damages, 4021. 6s. •

POLICE.

Bow STRlMT.—Bl.AllpitintoUs PUBLlCATtoNS.—Yes-
terday a young man decently dressed in black, whose
name was stated in the warrant uuiler which he was ap-
prehended, to Joseph Watson, was brought up by Pur-
ton and Woi. Smith, jun. charged with " publishing
and causing to be published, a certain false, wicked, and
malicious libel of, coil concerning the Christian religion;
with intent to bring it into contempt with the liege swb-
jects of Our Sovereign Lord the King, eg +last the peace,
&c." When the prisoner had been placed in front of the
bench,
Sir R. Brame said—" Prisoner, what is your name?"
Prisoner (in a surly tone).-1 de not know that lam
required to give my name.
Sir R. Bier/lc—Very well, Sir. Place him at the
bar, and let his own words be taken down.
He was put to the bar ; and Smith, the patrol, deposed
that he went on Wednesday to a shop in St. Clement's
chnrcheyard, kept by the prisoner, whose name lie had
been informed and verily believed was J. Watson, and
purchased from him the book called ‘• The Deist," which
be now produced. It consisted of several tracts and
, pamphlets bound up together ; and among others " Pal-
-1 mer's Principles of Nature," which contained divers false
wicked, and malicious libels upon the Christian religion,
land was calculated to bring that religion into contempt.
IHe paid the prisoner 12s. for this book. The shop was
att open one, and the prisoner sofa the book openly
to him.
Mr. R. Biome asked the prisoner if he hal any thing
Ito any in aoswer to the charge.
Prisoner—l shall not say any thing now. Will you
tell me what amount of bail you will require ?
Sir It. BtftYls.-1 will tell you that, when I have as-
certained the respectability of the persons who may offer
theme. Ives ; and in order thee I may have an opportunity
of inquiring about them, 1 shall require you to give 24
home notice of bail.
Prisoner.—But It is certainly necessary that I should
know in what amount you will tall upon me to give bail
before I apply to any persons.
Sir It. plitt4te.—Well, I will tell you that the amount
I shall require will be 2001. in the whole.
The prisoner was then removed to the lock-up house
attached to the office.
The warrant was issued at the instance of the Atter-
ney-Ueneral,
Molts (Luant.itits.—Yesterday morning another grab
was male in Pio. 33. Intormation having been given,
another sortie eu.tk place from Iloweitreet ; and as the
doors were strongly buricadoed the officers were at
/Jett for lOW time. Oeteruticed, however, to effect
thrir object and execute the warrant with which they
were charged, the police broke, in the pannel of the out.
ward door, and effected an entrance, when the scene as-
sumed all the agitation anti msnmuvres of former expe-
riments. Eleven Gentlemen were eventually put tuto
, coaches, and cooveye.l to the above othce.
'as

A Flan Mesa RAM—Yesterday a Sporting Rare
was run in the Regent's Park, over a piece of group I,
about two miles and quarter, to decide a match made
off hand, half an hour previous, at Mr. Young's Horse
Bazaar, for a Rump and Dozen. The horses were rode
by two gentlemen (friends of the parties) in gout style.
and it was won only by a neck The parties afterwards
'adjourned to Wise's, One 'fun Tavern, Jertnyn street,
where an excell-itt dinner was provided, and spout the
evening as all winners and losers should do, with friend-
ship and hilarity.
TROTTING siATCU.—Yesterday morning at eight
o'clock, a trotling.niateli for 500 sovereigns took plscent
Blackheath, over a piece of ground of two miles, b—
tween Captain 111‘Dulf's horse, Tally-Ito. and Major
kinson's grey mare, Fairy Queen; the gentlemen them-
Selves were the rider'. The terms were who should do
most in en hoar and a half, and without breaking into
a getup. Having started, they went on at a regular
pace the first hour, when the horse increased his speed,
being munch stronger, and left the mare several yards be-
hind. Bets o even when they started, but now there
'was 2 to 1 upon the horse, and DO takers. The horse
dill 19 miles in ICO minutes and 10 seconds, and the
mare did Dearly the same ; hut in conclusion the horse
got considerably ahead, and finally heat he mare by se-
veral yards in completing the last mile. The mare,
which had been the favourite, was again touched
against the house on the same terms; to Le tri‘d next
week.
PIDESTRIANIOI.—Wright, the veteran pedestrianism,
who started from the Lamb and Flag, Clerkenwell-
elven, yesterday morning at six o'clock, to walk roadie
White Ilan; Welling, Herts. and back by halt-past six
in the evening, three successive days, a distance of 51
miles each slay, completed his first day's task 15 minutes
within time, and will start this morning on his second
day's journey. Even bet'ing.
Race ROUND ST. JAMES'S PARIL-.-There eas a strong
muster of the nimblest hteled fraternity in St. Jernies
Park, yesterday, to witness the yerforsnance of a pedes-
triansnvr ,inaissed Hopkinson, who was basked foe twenty
re
os to sew round the railing of the Park, a dis-
tance of a mile and a quarter and a.few yard% in seven
minutes. The quarters of a mile were measured for
guidance. The pedestrian ran in a flannel dress. Het-
dog was even, but the titan for choice. The first qnsrser
of a mile was performed its one minute and seven
seconds ; the vs cAssl in one minute and fifteen seconds;
the third in one minute and thirty seconds; and the
four It in one miner* and vaenty-four seconds; making
the mile iu five minutes and sixteen seconds. The fifth
quarter of a mile was done in one minute and thirty-two
seconds, and the whole ground was perfumed in six
minutes sad fifty one seconds.—A man, named Bartho-
lomew, backed himself for two sovereigns, to run the
mile Satire minutes and fifteen seconds, whicls he lost
the time having expired when he Was twenty yard. and
upwards from lteme4

Stanford Midlent horn fair on Moodily WI
thinly *applied", yet, purchasers could scarcely.be
ed, and whet few ennui's %ere sold fetched to

low

prices.
At the Lincoln fortnight market, on Wednesday tit•
stb, there was a very good ph..w oY fat stock, which
sold briskly at prices above the &drama of the last
market.