The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-04-22 00:00:00

OLD BAILEY BESSIONS.

The following information was this morning posted
at Lloyd's:—
" ST. LUCIA, MARCH 16.—Martinique has lately re-
ceived a very considerable addition to its Naval and
Military force from Europe, and the Jean Bart. Ship of
the Line, on her passage out, has captured a Spanish
Corvette, with treasure on beard for Europe.—Their
force is now very much superior to ours in this neigh-
bourhood."
Extract of a letter from the Agents to Lloyd's at Mar-
seilles, dated 12th of April :
An order by Telegraph was this morning received
by the Authorities of this Port, to lay au embargo on all
Spanish vessels; this was immediately put into execution,
and several which were outside the Port on the point of
sailing, were compelled to return. by the boats of the
men of war lying here.
Intelligence was received at Lloyd's yesterday, that a
Spanish Privateer had taken a French ship laden with
grain, near Bayonne, and carried her into St. Sebastian.
Respecting this, and the apprehension of similar occur-
rences, a letter from Paris dated the I toth instant, says:—
" All the letters from Bordeaux and Havre express the
greatest alarm with respect to the vessels which they ex-
pect from day to day. A letter from Bayonne, of the
12th inst. announces the capture by a Spanish Corsair
of a ship laden with grain, which was carried into St.
Sebastian. A Spanish ship of war is placed below the
river."
We are sorry to say, that towards the close of the day
yesterday, a failure to a considerable amount was an-
nounced on the Foreign Stock Exchange. The unfor-
tunate speculator is a Mr. L, and report says that the
amount of his deficiency is very great.--(Horsing
Paper.)
A Conoty Meeting is about to be held at Bedford, to
consider of petitioning Parliament on the subject of
Widows burning themselves in India.
The Horse and Infantry Barracks at Hastings which
have been standing upwards of 20 years. and are said to
have cost thirty thousand pounds, are shortly to be con-
signed to the hammer, baying been recently allotted for
that purpose.
Great preparations have been made at Buckingham
Palace for the Drawing Room to-morrow, it being use
first since the extensive repairs within and without that
building. The alterations for the ingress and egress of
the company will be found convenient. The exterior co-
vered ways in front of the Palace have been fresh painted;
and there is a new iron gateway for the carriages to pro-
ceed by Constitution-bill, to prevent the necessity of the
carriages entering and returning by the same gate.
M•RRIAGH IN HIGH LlPC.—Yesterday at Lord Ra-
vensworth's house in Portland-place, by special license,
the Hon. William Keppel Barrington, eldest son of
Viscount Barrington. to the Hon. Jane Elizabeth Lid-
deli. The ceremony was performed by the venerable
Bishop of Durham. uncle to Lord Barrington.
SIR CHARLES Baurnoe.—By an examination of the
body since death, it appearsthat the death of Sir Charles
was not produced a 6 much by the injury occasioned by
the pistol ball, as from a piece of brass wire which was
carried into the wound along with the ball, which wire
formed part of the spring of his braces. Every attempt
to extract it proved abortive, it corroded and gangrened
within the wound, and ultimately produced mortifica-
tion. On Sunday the body was opened, and the ball and
a piece of brass were taken out, and the body. was sewed
op, and placed io a coffin. Yesterday morning it was
inclosed in *leaden coffin, and soldered up. It was ex-
pected that, as the gentleman died by violent means, a
Coroner's Inquest, as a matter of course, would have
been held upon the body, and numerms inquiries were
made in the neighbourhood of the deceaseds late resi-
dence as to when the Jury would proceed to the in-
quiry; but no information could be obtained on the
subject, and the parochial officers expressed their en-
tire ignorance whether an Inquest would be held on
the body or not, though they expressed an opinion that
I Jury ooght to be summoned for the purpose. in the
course of the day an inquiry was made at the house of
the deceased by a parishioner, and he was informed that'
the body had been fastened up in the coffin, and that
it was not considered at all necessary for an inquest to
be held thereon, as the cause of his death was a matter
of general notoriety, and as the person who caused his;
death was also dead.
On hearing of the dreadful wound inflicted on Sir
Charles Baintylde, Lady Banifylde, who had lived for
several years in a state of sefaration from her husband,
repaired to London to attend upon Sir Charles, and to I
administer to his comfort.
Format. or TB' MURDIRSD CIDARD.—At the ex-
pense of the General Post-office, the remains of Alexan-
der Mackey, who was killed on the recent attack upon
the Londonderry mail coach, were publicly interred on
Saturday last—The procession passed through Sack-
ville-street about two o'clock. The hearse, with black
feathers, was drawnbli six horses; upon the coffin were
placed a blunderbuse,and the laced list of the deceased—
the Derry mail coach, which had been plundered and
brolten`opeo, followed, in which were the weeping fa-
mily of the deceased ; on the outside sat his fellow-guard
—such of the Guards of the Estghlishinent as were in
town, with 85 of the letter-carriers, closed the procession,
which excited much iuterest in its progress.—(Duff in
Evening Poet of Thursday.)

These Sessions Sessions basing terminated last night, sentence was
this morning passed on the undermentioned prisoners:—
Thomas Witney, Francis Rosser, Robert Simpson Hato*,
George Clarke. Robert Wrong. John Toby, RI Ti ard Pre-
them George Hopkins. James Williams, James Curtis, Jas.
Harris, John Powell, Eleanor Leech, Wm. Jelferies, Sarah
Thompson, Thomas Coates, John Allen, Thomas Welsh,
James Walters, John Rees, John Latham. John Williams,
Ed. Johnson, W. Osborne, Mary Cornahury, Jeremiah
Crawley, and Morgan Davis, to be transported for 7 years.
David Evens, Bryan MtKinnon alias M•Cormack, and
Charles Grubb, for fourteen years. Mary Smith, Robert
Edwards, and Francis Hall, for life. Forty-six were sen-
tenced to various terms of imprisonment, and to be kept to'
hard labour. Five to be publicly whipped ; three on whom
the Judgment of the Court was respited : and several were
discharged by proclamation.
The following unhappy culprits received sentence of
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Death : -
Samuel Johnson for breaking and entering a dwelling-
house. in the day-time, and stealing thereout twelve shit-
lin—Elinor M'Finnon, alias M`Cormack for stealing a
Rank note. value 3/. from the Custom lionse.—John Barley,
John Moansey, Joseph Johnson and Thomas Barnes,
for Burglary.—Richard Grigg. George. Elliott. Daniel
Denning, Ann Norris and Sophia Fraser. for Highway
Robbery.—Henry Pestell, Thomas Fletcher, John
Toomey, Ann Reason, Henry Bushell, John Barlow,
and Thos. Knight. for stealing io a dwelling-house,'
William Trapp. for attempting to murder Charlotte
Rooks, 31orria Houlihan. for cutting and maiming, and
Thos. Groves, for Horse stealing.
Aln tee case of Elia. Frances and Mary Ann Scott, con-
victed of robbing a man in Broad Court, Long co
judg-
ment was respited.

COVENT OARDEN THEATRICAL Ft
Yesterday the Eighth Aqui yersaey Dinner f this cha-
rity took place at the Freemasons' Favern ; hisitfiyal
Highness the Duke of Yong in the Chair. in cont.c.
Duke
of the Levee held by his Aajetty, the Royal
did not arrive 'before seven o'clock, and the door of
the Hall was not opened before six. The Itorll Chair-
man was supported on his right by the Earl of Tanker
Title, and on his left by Sir George Warrender.. Some
oiler distinguished characters were olso present ; hut
Ilthe general company was not so numerous as might be
expected on so interesting an occasion.
The cloth being removed, "Non /obis Downxe" was
song in oseelleat style by. several professional gentlemen,
after which the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were
drunk with loud applause. The next toast was, " Suc-
cess to the Corent•Gurden Theatrical Fund," upon
which Mr. Brahma sung the popular air, the 66 Death of
Nelson," accompanying himself on the piano. Thu
company received it with ardent demonstrations of ap-
plause.
- The Earl of TANRFR"ILLE then rose, and having pre-
faced the toast with a brief eulogy, proposed the health
of " His Royal Highness the Duke (Ll' }oat;."
The Rofil Duke returned thanks in a few words, in
which he expressed his earnest desire to support the hest
interests of the charity.
Miss Paton, who was seated in the gallery, then sang
a Scottish air in exquisite stele.
The "Health of the Vice 13 resident" was next proposed
and Mr. Looms expressed his acknowledgments pubis
own part, and that of his colleogues. He urged. in ap-
propriate terms the claims which decayed actors had on
the bounty of the public, aml after eulogising the con-
duct of the Royal Family in forthering the rause of cha-
rity in every instiller, appealed to the company not to
sailer the descendants of those persons to pine in indi-
gence, who had 'frequently Contributid tort that', Annuse-
aunt and delight.
The next toast was, " Mr. Fawcett, the Treasurer of
, the Covent Harden Theatrical Fund."
Mr. FAWCETT then stood up, and having matte Lis
obeisance to the Royal Chairman and the company,•
returned thanks in a speech of some length and much
feeling, in which he took occasion 'o lament the death of
that finished actor, John lienible, and the loss wuicb
stage, and that society especia!ly had sustained in the
premature decease of Emery.. " As John liemblr," sand :
he, " might be called ibe Sir Joshua Reynolds of his art.
so John Emery may fairly be stiled the Motlarel of it—
for truth and nature, archness and simplicity, be was a;
conspicuous on the stage, as for suavity, integrity, and
every manly feeling reit. lam sure, .gentlemen" con-
tinued he, 66 it mast be a heartfelt sitttaction to-you to
know, that by your support of this Institution. we have
been enabled to assist our departed friend's family with 751-
per ann.-401. to his widow, antlos/. to his aged mother."
Mr. Fawcett concluded his address in the following
terms:—" Headmen, if this Institution bad done no-
thing beyond the assistance it has afforded my poor
friend's family, 1 am sure there is not an individual who
ever subscribed to it, but would think his patronage well
bestowed ; :but 1 asserts you, we have many hatable claim-
ants whose necessities • ate as imperious (though their
talents were not so 'Conspicuous), who entirely look up
to us for support. I Therefore do most fervently entreat
you on this day to Condone your liberality, and I pledge
myself it shall be administered with promptitude, impar-
tiality, and gratitude."
One or two more twists having been given, Mr. Yates
entertained the company with a comic song, which was
highly applauded. Mr. Broadhurst me, in a shat and
simple style, peculiarly his own, a Scotch ballad that ap-
pealed to the hearts of all who beard it, •
it appeared from the statement of the Treasurer, that
the sabseriptions received on the present occasion
amounted to 1,4001.
It was nearly twelve o'clock before- the Royal Chair-
man retired, at which hour the company also withdrew.

DRUar•LANI.—The tragedy of Othello was performed
last night at this Theatre to an immensely crowded
bonse. We again witnessed with pleasure that happy
Cast of characters, KEAN in Othello, and YOUNG as lago.
Tire-latter supported in his be,t style the inflexible
cruelty of the treacherous /ago, and the former was as
brilliant as usual. Mrs. WEST, as Desdemoea, was most
effective and interesting; and Mr. COOPER, as CtlSSiti,
was honoured with the greatest applause in the drunken
scene, and the e►ening passed off with the utmost !wk.
faction. Othello was announced for repetition on Wed•
'lmlay next, amidst tumultuous bursts of approbation.
Coveme-thaors..-The tragedy of Macbeth was again
performed last night with great effect. Mr. Mama/ores
Macbeth, as Mrs. OotiAtz's Lady Macbeth, acquitted
themselves with their accustomed ability, and were
warmly applauded tllTOUghollt.
KING'S nisATRL—The necessary arrangements con-
cerning the dancers' engaged for the second half of the
Opera season, have been completed with the French
Administration, by Mr, Allan, the Secretary of t:ie
King's Theatre, who arrived in town yesteiday,-rfrla-
dame Anatole is expected to be in Condon on Thursday,
with hldlle. Aimee, another danseare of celebrity. The
r cove of M. Couloir has been extended to the end of toe
, I SOMA.

StORTING ENTBILIGENCE.
BETTING 10-TATTERSALL'S—Arm 21.
Deanir.-1. to 2 agst Emilius-5 to I agst Faaatic-10
to I agst Aladdin colt-10 to I agst c. by Wofol, out .f
Blucher's dam—lS to I agst br to Carbonaro—l7 to agst
Tancred-20 to I apt' Lamia colt-20 to I apt Web colt-
-20 to I agst Talisman.
OAKS.-5 to II gets& Zalda filly—til to I agst Tint:—t to
I east Whalebone f. out of sr to Wanderer.
DONCASTER It. Lao ea.— I I to 2 agst Sherwood —8 to I
agstTiuker—l2 to 't agst Miss Fanny-23 to I apt Paws
Royal.

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LANCASTER Assezes.-The Judge was pleased to
reprieve the whole of the prisoners who had received
'lenience of death, ('l3 in number) before he left town.
In
maiden, tonae
tuqii ace
su 'of this, these •it! iipairxes being. deemeA
e ual COnipliatent of a of white &Yrs
was presented to each of the Judges.
-PenEsvntasusat..--Townslientl, who calls himself the
Champion of England in this line of art, sod who
challenges all eke world, commenced yesterday morning
an extraordinary ltask.' lie is backed for a wager of
1001, to walk fifty mils per day, for three successive
days, of twee hours each (one hour allowed for re-
freshment) half the diataoce to be performed backwards.
The ground marked .out is one quaver of a mile round
the Wellington Cricket Groend; Sloane-stmt, Chelsea.
The ground is not strictly circular, and, to eomplete the
Measurement; the corded hounds are extended into au-,
files, which appear-to annoy tile pedestrian exceedingly,
when walking backwards, and occasioned two or three
falls. He started at seven o'clock in the morning, and
regularly perfortned the tire miles walking forwaras, in
an hour and few seconds ; but, walking ha kivart-,
takes on the average one hour and fifteen minutes. lie
shipped to refresh four times daring the morning, and
at a few minutes atter two, took dinner upon roast mu,
ton, drinking .suilit and water, having then perforaie 1
thirty sniles,.fifteen forwards, and as many back a aria.
He complained -of, a slight pain in the back of.hia legs
and thigh,. but. seNn-d a ery cheerful. Towhiliend
is
thirty-one yeses et age, fire feet live inches and a ha:f,
and weiglisren 'stone, scull poands. . At half past
he had not quite two miles to perform to • complete-Jils
first day's Wok, and hid ta!fan hour for its ir..cloratauce..
He was finite' fresh .and.cLeerful.

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