The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-12-07 00:00:00

LONDON, TtUIBDAY, DECEMBER ?, 1820.

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COURT OF OF CHANCERY, Dec. 6. 4
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HODSON C. PIAEREN. r
Mr. Haste, this day, brought this important, and,
in some measure, curious, case before the Coin. It
will be recollected, that. ahont twelve month. since,
Mr. Wetherell ohtained an injunction to restrain the
defendant from selling or disposing of certain:stock,
which had been transferred into the names of the de-
fendant and Ann Hudson, the testatrix, and thus an
order for the appointment of a receiver. The answer
having been put in to the bill, the present maims wes
made, by Mr. Hart, to dissolve that injunetimt.'
Having gone over the whole of the affidavits flittd in
support of the former application for the injuninion.
the general tenonr of which appeared at the Kase
in this paper, he proceeded, in the first plactk• to
read an affidavit filed by Mr. Beachein himself..
This stated, that some yeasa helot* lie 'adoption),
•by Mrs. Hudson, of the defendant, she bad' so
little regard for her relations and friends, that, with
the exception of souse trifling .legacies, she had re-
solved to give the whole of her property to Charitable
purposes. That he, the defendant, was wholly mum-
quainted with Mrs. Hudson's relations, and there-
fore could not deny that the'plalntiff might be the
next of kin. He denied dust the testatrix, previously
to her death, wag of weak mind or illiterate, and the
oniy difference that took place in her behaviour was,
that, a short time previouely to her death, she spoke
rather louder than before. Her manners be described
as not in the least repulsive, but elegant and regard :
and, as far as the belief of the defendant wen.. she
bad during the life of her husband, lived a genteel
and respectable life, and that, subsequently, site had
been regular and temperate In her inutile of living, ge-
-1 nerally dining on poultry and butcher's meat. In the
Course of conversation she had told the defendant she
would have lived in a greater degree of splendour
than she did, but that she was without relatiums or
triende with whom she could lire. Having noticed
the fart, that the banking tradsactiuns of Mr. Hudson
were dune at Messrs, 3lorlaiturs, of Pall-mall, he pro-
ceeded to state that the money concerns were continued
to he conducted I'l. 3lrs. Hudson as usual, by the
same firm, after the death of her brother. One of the
partners in the firm used to receive the dividends, fur
MrsAhltlsoei, and lie believed the arnmeit stated in the
bill was in the hands of the firm as mentioned. In
Inl7, he, the defendant, was a clerk in the house of
Messrs. Morland, an i in pursuance of the request of
Messrs. Hudson, he took the name of Hearin-in, hut
he positively denied that lie haul eve: introduced him-
self with the views alleged by the plaintiff into the
presence of the deceased, and described himself to have
been going to Bushy-park, which Mr. M. briag aware
of, begged hint to call on his way at Mrs. lindson'S,
which he did, and left Mr. 711.'s compttrnewN.brit dr..'
thing further took place at the time. He denied that he
bail everentereul intoany engagement with, or given any
promise to Mrs. H., to induce her to act towards hint as
she bad done, or that be had ever made any professions
to her, but that it had beets done wholly at her own
request. With respect to the charge of his inducing
her to come to London, he said that this was also
done at her own suggestion, and in order to escape
rums the importunities of her relations, nit° were in
the habit of teasing her fair money: Ile also asserted
that Mrs. Iltolsoutr's friends were in the habit of seeing
and aliniug with her, and that no person was ever re-
fused admission, itn!ess at her own express or,ler, and
n.tt hy any direct' from him, ur through his means.
The transfer of the stock was also made without any
inducement on his part, as was also the reusuval into
Somersetshire; where she was in the habit of dining
with his friends and the neighbours. In consequence
of this he gave up his situation in the banking house,
and they retired into the country. taking wilt them
the confidential servant of Mrs. Hudson. The deed
assigning the stuck was executed tinder the advice of
a Mr. Hosier, who gave the directions to 3less:-s. Wil-
liams, of Lincoln's Inn, by order of Mrs. Hudson,
without any interference on his part. With respect
to the charge of Mrs. Hudson being unable to transact
her own affairs, he the defendant stated that she was
in the constant habit of examining her tradesmen's
accounts, and frequently detected mistakes in them,
and up to a very short period preceding her death, she
continued to do so. After, in fact, denying every
allegation made in support of the bill, he, in con-
elusion, Ptated, that on her death bed she had taken
farewell of himself and her own friends in the most
affectionate and feeling manner.
After some observations as to the weight of the
affidavits, from the Lord Chancellor, Mr. Wetherell,
Mr. Shaufwell, and Mr. Hart, the latter Gentleman
proceeded to notice generally a great number of other
affidavits whieh haul been tiled its favour of the de-
fendant, whirl) went entirely to negative those in sup-
port of the bill.
The boat) CHANCELLOR expressed a desire to have
the deed awigning the stuck, and also the will pro-
duced in Cowl, as thecase turned mote on the edeet
of these documents titan on the affidavit). The untes•
tion was not as to the capability of the lady's mina,
but as to whether she did or did not know what she
was doing. 'There was lucre, nut one tittle of evi-
dence to show that she did know what the effect of her
conduct would he, and were the case wilt to trial„
the affidavit' containing the charges against the wit-
nesses on the other side. could be received, particu-
larly as a.'ainst Mr. Morgan, without asking the lat-
ter whether he ha.l made the observations or declara-
tions alluded to. His Lordship, in conclusion, ens-
Phaticallv &wryest, that thongle be did nut by any
means infer that any thing bad had taken placew the
Ipart of the defendant is this instance, yet be felt
bound to uhserve, dimwits canes where there were such
eirestnistanees as marked the present (the caseation of
two document* to pans the same property), the Court

Fidel, end SYDNEY died on de Seaftdd!"

would lay its hand; on the funds, unless such an ac-
count was given of the transaction as would put it be-
yond all possibility of doubt that any fraud had been
committed.

WESTMINSTER .IfRErING.
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[coathestion or the proceeding, from yesterday's STATES.
Laud
The following were the. Resolutions and Address
proposed by Mr. Oardner and seconded by Mr. Fische.

TNt RESOLCTIOMS.
" That this city and liberty has for many years en-
deavoured to call the lineation of the pen le at large to
the state of the representatioa Is the House of Com-
moos, and has used every means it possessed to newel
to the people their fair and full share is the Commas
House of Parliameet.
" That to the dofeetive state of the representation of
the people ought to be attributed all the evils the coun-
try endure', whether econneserelal, mrelarialteral, or politi-
ca • anti that to the same eausearaght to be attributed
the late vile proceettiogs against the Queen.
" That a dutiful and affectionate address be pretested
to her Majesty, expressing oar sincere congratulations
on her blajemy's triumph over her powerful and malig•
nant persecutors.
" That a petition be presented to leis Majesty. pointing
out the evils under which the nation groans, praying
for a reform of the Commons House of Parliament, and
the dismissal of Ministers.
" That this meeting lass seen with great satisfaction
the intelligent and spirited conduct of the working
classes of the people during the proceedings against the
Qm-est, and most earnestly recommend their persever-
ance until a thorough reform of Parliament be obtained."
" Tilt MIDRIBS TO TON SIN'S MOST EXCSLLSNT
MAJESTT.
" The !onside petition of the inhahitant householders of
the rite and liberty of Westminster, in public meeting
legally assembled, this Gth .lay of December, 1820,-
" Shrweth, That roor petitioners are, in common
with the rest of vonr fisiesty s subjects. sorely aggrieved
by the mal-administration of our excellently constituted
government, winch, so far (coin being incle a system of
annoyance and the mean" of distressing your loyal
people. ought to have been so administereol as to hare
maintainell this country in the highest state of pros-
perity and renown, and. made the people the freest, the
wealthiest, and the happiest on the fire of the whole
earth.

" Your petitioners could point out to your Majesty the
means by whirl; tie state of the people ha* been gra-
dually but regularly deteriorated for the last century;
they could show your Majesty bow rapidly this dete-
rioration has increased during the last 341 veers, anti
partienlarly how that deterioration has kern steer.
lerated within the last 4 years. But they will not fa.
tiatte your Majesty with a detail so excessively painful
both In your Majesty and your petitioners.
" Your Majesty's petitioners will only obtrude upon
your Majesty's notice the results of the misgovernment
of which they complain, in—
" The abridgment of the people's liberties :—The ruin
of commerce :—The rapid anti extensive decay of trade:
deeteoestioo- of mostititaetetra :—The dimmed
state of agriculture:—Taxation carried to an extent till
now deemed impossible:—Puor's-rate increased to an
amount nearly as great as was the %%hole public reventie
little Lore th.an half a century ago:—All ranks of per-
sons reduced in their ciretinistances:—Nearly one se-
venth of the whole of the community made paupers,
while ?oyerty and despair overwhelm the mass of your
Majesty's subjects.
't Your Majesty's petitioners affirm most solemnly,
that in the distressing and tetrible picture they have
drawn there is no exaggeration. That your Majesty's
ministers are fully aware of the existence of ail the
evils of which we complain, hut that, inorati of en-
deavouring to retires% any of them, they oppose to the
well-gronntled complaint% of the people the statolint.
army, and threaten to rale this once free nation by the
sword.
Your petitioner. is no doubt at all that perse-
verance in the line of c 'duct invariably pursued by mi-
nisters for the last 3) years will inevitably throw the
country into a state of anarchy anti confusion, and sub-
vert all our ancient institutions.

" Your petitioners therefore humbly pray, That in
order to ?recent the impending evils with which the
conntry is menaced, to restore it to its former state of
prosperity, and the people to their wonted freedom,
your Majesty o ill he phrased to dismiss your present ad-
visers, and call to your councils such men only as will
pledge themselves to promote a thorough reform in the
Commons 'louse of Parliament, which can alone cont.!
mantl the resprot and confidence of the people, and by
which alone any hope can or oil to he entertained,
that the grievances complained of will ever be remedied.
" And your petitioners will ever pray.
at the request, in the name, and on behalf of
the meeting."

On passing the Ile of thanks to Sir Francis Bur.
deft and Mr. llobloouse, the worthy Baronet com-
menced his address to the Meeting as stated in yester-
day's paper. After referring to the glorious victory
her Majesty had obtained through the constitutional
and manly exertions of the people of En;laid; and
the tranquil triumph which the people of the metro-
polis had enjoyed on the occasion, he proceeded
thus
The people had, indeed, rescued this etountry from
the disgrace which the Government, or tlit• Ministers
and their tools, had soutlit to entail upon it, by the
f dly and wickedness of their measures; fur when all
the means, both constitutional and unconstitutional,
which were of late years generally supposed necessary,
fur the preservation of the public peace, were totally
withdrawn, the late procession of the Queen present-
ed the imposing spectacle of a people who could enjoy
all the triumph of success, and all the exultation of
victory, with•otot any expression of violence or symptoni
of disorder, who were capable of good government,
and incapable of bail conduct (applau.e). But it
happily appeared, that such was the characteristic of
all the people in Europe, who had of late uianifesteil
their solicitude fur liberty and justice, and in whose
movements the people of Ragland very naturally felt
an anxious interest ; fur wherever the standard of
liberty was raised, the people of England could not'
be disinterested spectators. They, therefore, most
view, with peculiar pleasure, the exertions which were
nuking iu ditfereut quarters of Europe, and especially