The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-04-26 00:00:00

MR. HUNT'S MOTION FOR A NSW TRIAL.

The doors of the above Court were scarcely opened
this morning, when every part of the King's i3ench
w•ra immediately with persons anxious to hear
Mr. Hunt make his promised motion for a new trial,
which was ordered as the first case ; but owing to Mr.
Pearson, Mr. Hunt's solicitor, not being in attendance,
the ease of the Hurl of Darnley &Oust Robert Bligb,
Bsq. occupied the attention of the Court.
A few minutes before twelve o'clock, Mr. Hunt en-
tered the Court with a brief in his hand, and his trial,
elegantly bound, under his arm. Upon bowing to
their Lordships, the rest of the defendants, John-
son, Healey, and Bamford, were call ..1, and who ap-
peared alsoon the door with 51r. Hunt ; when the latter
addressed the Court in the following words :--
•"fo move for a rule to show cause why the verdict
in this rause should nut be set aside; and why a verdict
of Not tsuilty should not be entered upon the record ;
ur tai show why a new trial should not be granted."
The Loan Cutler Jrssic►..—Mr. Hunt, you hail
bet er state to the Court on what points you move for
a new trial, in order thmt each of them may obtain a
distinct consideration.

Mr. Httur.—My Lord, the following arc the points,
which I will now read to the Court :--

I. Misapprelimssio• of the Judge, for rejecting evidtme•
which ought to bass been received.
For admitting evidence unich ought to have been
rejected.
3. Misdirection of the Judge to the Jot.).
4. That the Jury gave a verdict contrary to evidence.
3. That the Jury gave a verdict contrary to the direction
of the Judge.
Mr. Hunt also alluded to certain Resolutions which
had been passed in Smithfield, not being admitted ;
and likewise in admitting evidence in souse instances
which ought not to have beets received ; and in other
cases, rejecting of evidence where it should have been
heartl,particularly respecting the training at IV bite moss.
The Loan Cater Jurries.---Mr. Hunt, it would be
impossible for the Court to form any opinion till they
hear the whole of the evidence read ; and therefore,
the better able to accomplish that circumstance, this
motion must stand over till next Monday. The parties
will then stand exactly as they do now, and possess
the saute rights.
Mr. SC.tuLITT here addr •ssed the Court feed it
should seem as if the Learned evangel fi•lt the rreot
(relies, of the swperior talemts displayed by Mr. Mat
so strikingly when its contact together at Fork, that
he appeared somewhat afraid depths to free Aims
singly), observing, that as he (Mr. Scarlett) was con-
meted with this trial, he entreated the Court that he
might have the assistance of the Attorney-Hessen!, and
who was so occupied at the present moment with his'
imperative duties, that perhaps it might hr impossible
fur that great Law Officer to attend on Monday next.
The Loaner's., JUSTIcE.--Well, Mr. Scarlett, that
will be seen ; *nil if such is the rase, anal go 41 reasons
are assigned for it, another day nay he appointed ;
but it mum stand for Monday at present.
Mr. HUNT.—I hope 1 shall hear the evidence read,
as I have several remarks to make upon it.
- Lows Csirsir dreefaus.-Geosaialy,
r. Hrue.—llly Lord, all of the parties are nowhere,
sod If your Lordship could appoint an earlier day, it—
LORD Cater Jrarica.— %tr. Hunt, I cannot alter the
day ; it is impossible ; it is never done. I cannot
break through the fonus and regulations of the Court.
This was said by his Lordship with great cowries!,
asd good hounoar.)---Therefore, Mr. Hunt, you will
observe, on Monday next.
Mr. IfuNT.—Very well, my Lord ; I am satisfied.
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Mr. Ilunt, and the other defendants, then bowed
ant left the Court ; the former was dressed in a bine
coat, bull waistcoat, bled( breeches, and black silk
stockings, and appeared in good health and spirits;
and addressed the Court with all the sangfroid, as if
he had worn a gown and wig, and had practised at
the Bar for several years. Bamford wore a white bat.
Mr. Justice BATLEY smiled when it was observed by
Mr. I(C•n•r that a verdict was given against the di-
rection of the Judge.
()real numbers of persons were disappointed in not
gaining admittance into the Court.

OLD B4lLlir SESSIONS--(Tats D4l).

The Court was opened this mornint,• abort nine
o'eloek. Baron tdisanow awl Mr. Justice ihiT pre-
sided on the bench.

It was originally intended that Tidd should be the
next prisoner tried, but a consultation had taken place
in the course of the morning between Mr. Harmer and
the prisoners, the result of which was a determination
on the part of the latter, that and Davidson
should take their trials conjointly. They were accord-
ingly placed together at the bar.
Mr. SHELTON then proceeded to call over the names
of the Jurors. Twenty-three were challenged e•
the part of the Crown, and twenty-eight on behalf of the
prisoners. The following Jury was at lengthsworn:—
William Percy. Foresees Charles Page
George Holunden Jobs Young
John King William Butler
Charles Edward Prescott Joseph Sliefileld
Benjamin Rogers William Churchill
George Golding Samuel Grainger.
'The indictment charging the prisoners with levying
war against the King was then read. After this,
Mr. tit anat. proceeded to address the Jury. The
Learned Counsel in a speeeh which occupied one bout
and ten minutes, stated at length the nature of the
charge brought against the prisoners, and the evi-
dence which it was his intention to adduce in its support.

John Adams, the accomplice, was then examined.--
His statement was precisely the same as that which he
had Riven on the former trials.
_ _

His eternisation w s Not eoscieded when we left
the Court.

Davidson sad Tidd are both good•looking men,
and manifested a degree of composure perfectly
astonishing. The fortaer especially appeared remark-
ably unconcerned. He occa.lonally employed himself
in taking notes.
'lle rest of the prisoners, who were al.* in Court,
preserved the same calassess which they had before
evinced, with the single eveeption of Strange, who
betrayed symptoms of weariness andl alarm.
In addition to the Counsel retained for the prisoners
already tried, Mr. Brea:rick appeared on th• present
tccazdi,,u.