The Statesman.
London, England, 1822-10-07 00:00:00

THE ITATESMAN

(14 'Mr: &illation he bad veil willingly contented
tolnear as Counsel on his behalf. The learned gen•
tlepran then proiewdedit erosswzantial the tiro 'M-
imeses, which he ,did with **eh seal• sad ability, as
drew forth the warm approbation of a very crowded
Genet. Ha elicited from the first witness, that on bir
goingoo take Mr.'Ml!shoo into enetody, be was sit•
slag vastly on the lobby of the iittie 'story, and that
the traverser used coasiderable violence in bringing
him down stairs ; sad from the second witness, that be
was not able to say positively whether Mr. Illiabon
was is liquor or not ; lie only judged from his efi-
pearsece at the time, without, however, making any'
allowance for his irritation or eccentricity.
The Recommit shortly charged the Jury, who re-
turned a verdict of Gaily.
Mr. MIN:4M. on the part of the traverser., prayed
tines to pat in an affidavit in mitigation of punish-
Meet.

The RICORDIR consented, but dmised it should los 1
done is thus to allow the prosecutor time to answer.

Order, dated 18th April- 1821, respecting the settlement
of his regimental debts, due to the clerk of his troop ;
.though frequently applied to by the clerk of the troop
for that purpose. .
Second.—•• For disgrsreful condnct, in giving two
drafts to the imessman of the regiment, on the Agent.,
which drags wars dishonoured, about the 44th June sad
7th July, lei.
frtgivi.-.. For being reputedly absent from his regi-
ment without brava, is the year 1822 ;—all such conduct
being highly prejudicial to good order and military dis-
cipline, and unbecoming the character of an Wien and
a gentleman."
URon which Charges the Court came to the following
decision : _

"The Court having taken into their consideration the
whole at this case, and baring duly weighed the evi-
deme laid before sheen, as well on the part of the prose-
cution as by Captain Jebb in Lis defence, are of minims
as to the first charge, that Captain Jebb is guilty of bay-
ing neglected to comply with* Regimental order. dated
18th April. 1821, respecting the settlement of his reel-
;siestal debts, due Os the clerk of his troop, such debts
kering bees mods haws to him by the troop ectompt
book icing eshibited to him in the weed menses.
" As to the second skarge, that Captain Jebb is guilty
of having gives two drafts to the messsoan of the regi-
ment, out the agents, which drafts were dishonoured
abent the 24th.of Jane and 7th of July, ISM, such con-
duct being, in the opinion of the Court, under ell the
eireintsetpierse mated. connected with the traemeitiose,tio-
warrantable.and reprehensible.
" As to the third charge that Captain Jebb is guilty.
The Court having found Captain Jebb is guilty. as above
stated, do sentence him to be removed from his Majesty's
service." _ _ _

tbas rrformsol a duty which they have con-
sidered themselves tailed upon to discharge for the
due maintenance of discipline in his Majesty's service,
the Court are induced, from Captain Jebb's length of
eervice, from some of the circumstances which have ap-
peared is the coerce of this iarriry, aid alai from the
favourable testimonial, which Captain Jebb has laid
before them as to his character, humbly bat strongly so
recommend him as a fit object for his Majesty's favour.
able consideration. _

His Majesty was pleased to approve and confirm the
finding and sentence of the Court, but in gracious con-
sideration of Me astuuter in which the Court have re-
commended the prisoner, bis Majesty is pleased to per-
mit him, Captain Jebb, to receive the regulated value
of his
I am, Sir, yaw's, FREDERICK,
To the Adjutant General. Commander-in-Chief.
In consequence of the preceding letter, the following
was immediately transmitted by the Adjotant-General to
his Grace the Doke of Wellington :
I (Copy) Horse Guards, Oct- 5. BM
My Loan Dette—l km the honour to transmit to
your Grace the copy of a letter addressed to me by his
Royal Highest's the Commander-in-Chief, communicat-
I ing the Findieg and Sentence of the General Court
Martial held for the trial of Captain John Jebb, of the
Roial Regiment of Horse Guards, together with his
Majesty's pleasure thereupon ; and I have it in cons
mind to request, that your Grace will be pleased to
caese the mum to be immediately notified to Captain
Jebb. I have the honour to be,

My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's pest obedient, humble servant,
(Signed) If. TORRENS; A.G.
To Field Marshal We Duke of Wellington, K. G.
G.C.8., &e. &c: &e.
The Duke of Wellington being on the Continent,
this letter was forwarded to the °Meer watuneding the,
Blues.
Yesterday, aftir Divine Service, eitlonel Drake, M.P.
who appear►d W be cousaiendieg the corps (end nut
Sir It. 11111), celled the regioreat together into the
riding-house,. and there reed aloud the Charges and
Sentence to the whole. . .

Ws did not pe Jebb present, nor indeed
any bat the persons officially connected with the regi-
ment.

_
This proce►ding seemed to create a powerful sensa-
tion, in which Colonel Drake joined, stopping several

After reacting some other Orders, the regiment re-
torned to the It-marks.