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CONTRACT FOR OATS.

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dangerous .• my brothers reins nes] home from the school on
the 28th of breech following. William was quite blind,
tied continues so; Richard's eyes were so weak he could not
bear a strong light ; be has been under the care of a sur.
geon since, and recovered his sight ; William was nine, end
Richard eleven years of age, when they were sent to Mr.
Shar's school. The witness proved the defendant's hand
writing to a receipt for 101.165. a quarter's charge for board,'
tuition, and clothing.
The witness, on his cross-examimetion by Mr. Sergeant
PELL, stated that his brother William had had the small
pox in 1817; lie took it by infection, and was ill from one
to two months ; neither of his eyes were in the least affected
by it ; Richard never had the small pox ; nituess dill not
know.or hear, that William was blind till he saw him.
William Jones, the boy who lost his sight. was next
examined.-1 shall be twelve years old the 31 of next
January. I went to Mr. Shaw's school with my brother
Richard. by the stage. in October 1819. 1 could then see
is well as any body. I had the small-pox the year before,
it did not injure any sight at all. When I went to the
oebool, they treated me well the first week, and gave me
toast for breakfast; after that they turned me among-t
the other boys, and gave me baste-pudding for breakfast.
These were from 280 to 300 boys. We got meat for;
dinner three times a week. We hail cakes made of water,
met!, and potatoes on the other days. When any gentleman
came to see the boys, Mr. Shaw used to desire one of thei
ushers to snake the boys without jackets and trowsers go
hide under the tables. The boys were frequently four or
five dais without jackets or trowsers, while they were
mending. There were two towels for all the boys. We
washed in a long horse-trough. We got warm water and
a little milk for tea, and no supper. The beds were flocks,
or hay or straw ; we had one sheet and one quilt: four or
five boys slept in each bed; my brother an I three others
slept with me; there were thirty beds and a big tub in the
room ; the beds were full of 'gess ; eiery other morning
we fired the bed; the usher cut quills for us to catch
them ; and if we diet not till the quill we caught a good
beating. On Sunday evening we got the skimming of the
pot at our tea; it often had maggots; one of the ushers
said he would give a peony a suaggot for all we could
catch, and we caught a pot full. We never bad any soap
for washing but on a Saturday. In the month of October
after I went to the school, my sight was so weak I could
not see to write my copy; Mr. Shave said he would beat
me if I did not write it ; next day I could not see at all ;
kir. Shaw sent me to stay in the wash-house ; there were
three boys there with sore eyes; I stayed there a month,
others were sent in—about eighteen iu all; some he ame
totally blind, and were sent to a private room ; 1 was one;
we bad no doctor in the wash-house; in the private room
.a doctor attended us ; in two worths the doctor said I bad
lust one eye, but I could not see with either ; I was then
brought back to the wash•house, where I remained till I
left the school.
On his cross examination the witness said Mr. Shaw had
seveu ushers ; Mr. Binning is a doctor at Barnard Castle,
four miles from the school, and attended it ; there was
asither physic nor eye water used with the boys ; I was
six weeks or two months ill of the small pox, and felt
pain in my head at the time ; my. eyes o ere quite well
after it ; while I was ill 1 slept with as many in a bed
as before.
Richard Jones said that the boys that had the itch were
allowed to go into the school with the other bop, and to
use the same towel. The water iu the trough iii which
we all washe.l was not running water. I wrote home
usy father about my brother's eyes bring bad about
Christmas.
James Landers, aged sixteen. examined.-1 went to Mr.
Shaw's school in June 1820. and knew the Jones's there ;
my eyes had been weak about six or seven months before I
went, but were well enough to see to read and write.—
When I was at the school six sr seven months they became
worse; I was then put in the wash house; there were a
number of boys there with sore eyes, and two in the school
were actually blind; these boys slept in my bed, we all had
the itch ; about twenty two had it ; we all mixed with the
ether boys ; I was in the wash house about six weeks ; the
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floor was of stone and damp; I was then put into another
room, where I lost the sight of one of my eyes.
Witness was examined by the Court, and said Mr. Bin-
ning never attended him till after he lost his sight ; he did
nothing to the Jones's that witness knew of, bat look at
their eyes. A young man named Evans, who was an ocher
at the school, blew powder into some of the bore eyes, be-
lieves lie did nothing to the Joneses eyes.
The letter to Mr. Seaton was then read, it was in the
following tetius:--" The Dottor yesterday. evening advised
me to write to Mr. Jones that his son might stop a fort-
night longer, as he says. he flatters himself with being of
great service in recovering the right eye much more than
has been done, and as he bas lost the left eye, you will judge
my anxiety to have one left as perfect as possible, and as I
shall nut charge any thing for time or doctor's expencesil
yon will see my only wish is to benefit the boy.' fhis
letter was dated 15th March; 1821. and was signed by the
defendant.
Benjamin Clarke and James Holrowood. the latter of
whom was totally blind, were then examined, and stated
in the same teeniest the other boys the method of treatment
they had experienced.
Mr. F. Tyrrell: I am an oculistto the London Infirmary;
I have heard the evidence given to-day, and on that evi-
dence I am of opinion that the cause of this disorder was
cold, and exposure in damp places; the numbers who slept
together in one room would aggravate the disease very
much; putting the boys into the place they have described
as the wash-house, I consider also very likely to increase
the disorder. Want of cleanliness would produce the same
effect; io young subjects especially, much advantage is to
be derived from the early application of remedies. Prom
what I have heard to-day. I think the boys were very inP
properly treated. I saw both the boys on their return; I
operated on William Jones, with a view of partially re-
storing his sight, which then appeared totally gone. He
applied to the Bye Infirmary the day after he strived in'
town. On examining thew, I found, that in addition to
the opaque state of the eye, the lid was in a chronic state;
the disease must have been of long standing. It is impossible
for ine,from the state of the organs oserely,to say whether the
smallpox actually caused the complaint; but from what 11
hare heard to.day, I should say, that it might have renders
ed them more liable to the attack.—By the Judge t A man
who had acted properly. would not have permitted those
who were affected, to wash with the same towels as others.
Nur would he have left them in a stone wash-house. I
considet such conduct highly improper.
Mr. Lawrence—l am one of the surgeons of the London
Ophthalmic Infirmary. I do not remember seeing Jones
there ; the operation on him was performed by my colleague
Mr. Lawrence. I have heard the whole of the evidence
given this pay, and I think the want of clothing, the ex-
posure to cold, and the absence of medical advice, in the
first stage of the disorder, which have been deposed to by
the witnesses, were sufficient, if not to cause the cumpleints
at least to produce a state of constitution rendering the
boys more liable to the attack, or making there worse
after the commencement of the disorder.
Mr. Wagstaff—l am surgeon and apothecary. I at.
tended William Jones from the 14th of October to the
25th December, 1817, for the small pox I be had only the

to Carlisle, Paulus and Whitehaves ; with a Guard 'ail
the way ; passes throagk Appleby. Brough, Bowes, Civets-
' Bridge, Riclrmond,Catterick, Boroughbridge, Ferry-bridge,
Doncaster. Newark, Bawdry, Grantham. Stamford. Gree-
Dhom. &illus. Blygkswade and Baldoek. Sets out in the
'Morning, and performs the Journey with the greatest Fa-
cility. AT REDUCED PA RIM.
Passengers detained on the road, by business or plea-
sure, have the peculiar advantage of their seats being se-
cured in the next Coach.
THE ONLY DIRECT COACH TO CARLISLE.
The New Royal Patent Mail. Cambridge Oro' Ware,
Buraingford, Midland, 4. Royston, Reciting, at half-past
7 o'c'oek. Svap'ay, at a quarter before 7.
Kendal, Lancaster, Preston, Kirby. Lansdale, Bolton,
Ckorky, Ormskirk and Garstang Light Post Coaches,
retry Morning and Afternoon.
The •' Royal Express.' New Light Fear-Inside Post
Cora. to Liverpool, is 2S Hours only, Giro' Warrington,
Putout, Congkton. Lawton. Newcastle, Routgly, Karts. 1
ford. Stone, Stafford and Litchfield, (anti One Night on
the Road.) every Afternoon • arrives at the Saracen's
Head Inis, Dale-street. Liverpool, next Evening.
The advantages to Trawilkrs who honour this coach with
their preference arefar superior to any other on this Road,
as the "Royal Express" is driven throughorst with 4 mai*.
ant only (S lens than any other coach to Liverpool)—a sa-
ving to Passengers too evident to require comment ; besides
the addiltonW advantage, especially to commercial inter-
ests. of pet forming the journey in less time than any other
coach ; and, notwithstanding els cheapness and expedition,
the Proprietors pledge themselves that for safety and ac-
commodation it is equalled by few and shall be surpassed
by none.
Staffordshire Potteries, a new Light very fast Coach, every
Afternoon, to Lanmd, Stoke, Shelton, Busiest, Tunstall,
Lawton, Manly and Holmes Chapel. This is the only Coach
direct-to the Potteries.
Wakefield 4-Inside Post Coaches, every Morning and
Afternoon, sr REDUCED PA MRS.
Chester, Newport, Whiteckurch, Tarporky, Nampt-
wick, Northwick and Middlervick Light Coaches, every
Morning and Afternoon.
Stamford Light Post Coaches every Morning and Afternoon.
through Raldock, Riggleswade, St. Neots, Backdate, Alcoa-
bury, Stilton, and Waadaford.
benderland, Stockton and Farm Light Post Coach every
Morning, to the George Inn, Senderland, AT INDUCID
pa ors.
Mouatain's " Express, Umpire and Tally Ho," to Man-
chester, Winslow. Conykion, Newcastle, Walsal, Waiver-
' hmaplon & linutsford, New Foote !mirk Post Coaches,
Three Times a Day. Only One Sight on the Road.
Sheffield and Rotherham new Four Inside Post Coaches
Mere Morning, called " The Express." and also •• ?'tee
' Rockingham,' erery Afternoon. Ar REDUCED ruin.
The " Royal Express." new Birmingham Light Fast Night
Coach, in lb hours, sets out every afternoon, carrying 4 inside
oaly, passes through Warwick, Leamington. Southern,
Weedon. Darentry. Stoney-Stamford. and Towcester, to
the Saracen's Head, Ball Street, Birmingham. early the
next morning.—Driven through with two coachmen only.
The " Express" a New Light Post Coach to Hail, Lin-
coln, Northcave, Hondas and Doncaster, every morning.
at eight o'clock to the Cross Keys. Market Place. Hull, and
also the " Rockingham" in the afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Hertford, Ware. Hoddesdon and Cheshunt Coach.
Tottenham and Edmonton Coaches daily at decor, half-
past two. five. and eight o'clock.
••.• At liedeced Fares, to Leeds, York, end Doncaster:
Luggage and Packages at only two-pence per lb.
S. A. MOUNTAIN and Co. respectfully acquaint their
Friends and the Public, that they will not be 'mountable
for any Parcel., Passengers' Luggage, Writings, hate, he.
of mere than Fire Pounds value' if lost. stolen, or damag de,
unless entered as such, and the Insurance paid for oreord-
ingly, at the Saracen's Head lan, Shlssaar-attart, Sac • bi'l,
London.

ordinary symptoms. when that disorder was cured, his rye
were perfectly well.
This closed the plaintiff's ease:
Mr. Sergeant PILL then addressed the Jury for the de.
fendant. and afterwards called the following witness.l4:
Mr. Binning, a surgeon. who resided st Barnard Castle.
who stated his attendance and treatment when the Ophthal-
mia was in the school. Witness attended school for a twelve-
month, and was there generally four hours a day. At
witness's saggestion the walls of the teflon' were white-
washed and the windows altered. Witness considei ed that
Win. Jones lost his eye in consequence of an injury he
received during the second stage of the complaint. In-
flammation was brought on. Mrs. Shaw was attentive
and tender to the boys, and Mr. Shaw himself directed that
no expense should be spared in endeavouring to eradicate
the complaint. At one period Mr. Shaw's life was its
danger in consequence of his anxiety on account of the
boy's health.
Cross.examined.—Witness certainly sever advised that
five boys affected with the complaint should he pat to
sleep together, or to wash in the saws trodgh with healthy
boys, or use the same towels. On the contrary, he directed
a very opposite arrangement. He recommended that the
parents of the boys affeoted should be appriied of their
state. The ophthalmia raged at Bowes only. About a
hundred bays in the school were affected with it.
Sir William Adman sworn and examined--Approves en-
tirely of the treatment used by Dr. Binning. In the course
of the examination it appeared Ott this witness had visited.
the School, at?he instance of the master, but it was after
Junes had left ir:
Mr. Binning was again called In. The wash-house was
lapart from the school. It bad a stone door, but was not
damp, as constant fires were kept in it. Does not think the
boys suffered any injury by being placed there. Witness
washed the eyes of the bons affected with the disease night
and morning. Mr. and :11rs. Shaw frequently assistet
him. They paiJ the utmost attention to every department.
and witness never beard of any complaint either of their
fend or clothing.
Sonic of the ushers and Servants of the school were then
called on behalf of the treatment oillir. Shaw, as well as
several boys who had been educated under him, and several
parents, who bore the most honourable testimony to Mr.
Shaw's uniform care soil attention of his boys, both in re-
spect
I to their religious and moral habits.
After Mr. Sergeant VAUGUAN'S reply,
Mr. Justice PARS summed up the evidence; and in his
charge, left it to the Jury to say whether they thought the
is
Jefendant had been or id nut been guilty of gross negli-
gence ? If they 'bongo• he had been guilty of giosv
negligence. theu they must determine whether that
negligence had caused the mischief of which the plaiotil
now complained. If they thottglit that both these points
ought to he answered affirmatively, they would find their
verdict for the plaintiff; bat if not, their verdict mast ha
for the defendant.
The Jury retired for nearly an hour, and then retionel
a verdict for the plaintiff—Damages, Three Banded
Pounds.
The trial occupied the Court from lialipast ten is the
morning until past eight in the evening, and excited the
most lively interest in a very crowded Court.

CIOIIIIII§SUJO, bah Oeteber...". ,
SUCH PERSONS as are 'desirous of coo
with the Apart for Cam Murat Supplies, to deliver GUM
of Oats at the Ordnance Dna% Toolol lasuhroshl resolve
the Cenasets at this Odle, between the hours of ea and Year.
their =irecZ4eop awl Masai to the Agent Ceramlosarlat Seth
plies. " Tender for Oats." en or before Tuesday. Oft 11th
ZS will be reechoed after Twelve Vela* en that or
will aro be naked unless made en. or aarresed I. • prlsla Partk
ruler. atililms boated In words at loath: nee sakes slater be
otedhulle Of sac Ilf.Pdsoll, slimed by two persons of known property .•.
WWII with the party tendering in the soul expressed In
the PegOislirshr the due performanee of the elates&

EAST INDIA HOUSE. 0et.49.
rB Court of Directors of the Visited Vonspang
e Mere/tows of England, trading to the East
beau, do hereby, give notice.
That * QUARtERLY GENERAL COURT of the nid
COMPANY will be held at their House in Leadenhall-street.
on Wednesday the 17th December next. at eleven o'clock io
Ow forenoon, for the purpose of declaring s Dividend, from
Midsummer last to Christmas next.
PETER AUBER, Assistant Swaney.

Ran. INDIA HOWE, Oct. NUN&
TIE Court of Directors of the (hefted Conspaiy of
Merchants of Eitgland, tradiag to the East la-
dies, do herrby give notice,
That the Transfer Books of the said Company's Stock wilt
be shut on Tuesday, the Std December next, et three o'clock,
sad opened 'again on Thursday, the Ibth January, 1t324.
And that the Dividend Warrents on the said Stock, due on
the &h , will be ready to be delivered on Tues.
stsy, the lid* of the same month,
PETER AUBER, Assistant Recrettry.

VERY FAST TRAVELLING
To DoT•=. DIAL. RADISCIATIC, MAIIIGATI AND CAM RRRR vat,
Four Inside Coaches. and keel) good time, by
R. A. MOUNTAIN and Co.
SARACEN'S HEAD INN, SKINNER-STREET,
INOW-HILL, LONDON.
THE following LIGHT POST COACHES, Mails,
&r. set oat frntn the above Inn :
The " Royal Telegraph," Dorer, Deal, Ramsgate. Margate,
Broad Stairs. Canterbury, Fesershans, and band:rich nem
superior Just Coach, every morning at a past 7 •'clock.
—la consequence of the decided preference gists t• the Te-
legraph Coatis. the Proprietors are determined no expense
shall be spared to render it the first conveyance on the
Sent Riad.
Bromplon. Chatham, • Rochester, Gravesend. Stroud,
Satingbourxe, Adulating 4 °syringe, Morning, quarter

post 7.
The " Tally 110." Birmingham very fast Day Coach. Morn-
ing at before 7 o'clock, through itedbura, Market Street,
Mutable, Brlektilli, Fenny Stratford, Stoney Stratford, Tow-
crater. Weedon. Daventry, Doncherch, Coventry. and Stone
Sri Ire, to the Gristle Hotel, and St. George's Tavern, High
Street, Birmingham. to Sli flail, Wellington, Rridgenorth,
Melton, Shrewsbury, Salop. Oswestry, Nantwieh, Bangor,
Tarporley, Chester and Holyhead. Driven through with 2
Coachmen only.
In eonsronns en of the decided preference given teethe Tally
lio Coach. the Proprietors are determined ao manse shall
' spored to render It the first Ctillveyaaes on the Birmingham

Road •
The " Sovereign," New light fast Coach to Falmouth. Ply-
mouth, Flutter, Truro. Bodoni:1, Peary's, Ashburton, Tomes.
Dertmomb, Weymouth. Dorchester. acd Salisbury. every
Morning it 7; through If ordtan, Axminster. Bridport. Bland-
few!, Sttickbridge, Sutton, Basingstoke, Hartford Bridge,
Slackwaser sad Bagshot.
77,e only Day (*oath to Weymouth. (driven through
frith two colic/eines only,) throngh Bagskut, Biackwatnr,
Basingstoke, Overton. Wkitcharch, Andover. Woodyeals.
Cashmore. Salisbury. illanr(ford 4 Dorchester, at a quar-
ter past &o'clock in the morning.
Packets from Weymouth to Guernsey Jersey, Cherboarg,
St. Haloes, cte. every Wednesday and 'saturday, afternoon
Nit t o'clock.
The " Union," Southampton, Lyntington, Lyisdkurst
Winchester, Basingstoke, Ilar(ford-bridye. Blackwater,
and Rayskot new four inside Coach, every morning at 8
o'clock; arrives at ifs. Coach and Horses, and Vine Inn.
Southampton, by rice o'clock. 771 is is a most delightful
conveyance to the Isle of Wight, Jersey. Guernsey. St.
Melees, Ilarre de Grace, Cherburg, te.—The Proprietors
of the abore Coach hope to receive a continuance of that
support which has hitherto been experienced since the coin
weneentent of the " Union."
New Light clay Coach to Dorchester in I I hours only,
through Bagshot, Blarkreater, Basingstoke. Orerton,
church, Andorer, Salisbury, IVoodyeals, Cashmore aid
Blondford. at a past 3 aid 7 o'clock in the morning.
Bath and Bristol Post Coaches, through Chippenhans,
Caine, Marlborough, flanges:ford, Newbury and Reading,
every Afternoon at One ; arrive at the Greyhound Inn,
Bath, the London Toyer*, Thomas Street, and Swan,
Bristol, early next morning.
Couches to Wells, Bridgerater,Tannron, aid Pliatoalh
at reduced Fares.
The " Umpire," a new Ltrerpool light Coach, only One
Night on the Road, merging Four Inside, sets out Daily
at One; arrives at Liverpool next Af ternooa at 3, thro'
Woburn, Lothbury, Northampton, Wetiord, Lidttrwortk,
Hinckley, Atherstose, Litchfield, Stone, Newcastle, Knots-
ford, Worrinyton and Prescot.
Shrewsbury, Wellington and Shiffnal Light Post Coaches,
every Morning and Afternoon. (horded.
Barnstaple. Sontlinsolto*, and Crediton New Light fast
Couch,every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, at
7 o'clock.
The "Rockingham," Leeds Light Post Coach. sets oat
every Afternoon at Two; aid passes through Baldock •
Biggliwo.le, Eaton, Backden, Stilton, iVansford,. Slam-
ford, Greelhans, Grantham, Newark. Tie ford, Markham,
moor, Re(ford, Bawtry, Doncaster, and Ferry-bridge, ar-
rives at the Golden Lion inn. Leeds, next Afternoon, at
S o'elock, in lime for the Bradford, lial(fax. shipton and
Huddersfield Coaches, at reduced Fares.—Drions through
*Algae coachmen only.—Luggage and Packages only 2d.
per lb.—Notwithstanding the uncommon expedition of
Mr Coach, it in allowed to be the most agreeable and
complete public conveyance on, the North Road, being
animated by any other.
itarrowyale and Ripon New Light Post Coaches every
Afternoon, at 2, 4. S in the Morning.
titargoir, Longtown, Gretna-Green. Aunan, Dumfries,
firomait& TkornhiU. Sanquhar Kiln, Cammack, Kings-
well, and alt Parts of Scotland, a Light 4-inside Post-
Coach Daily.
Bridgenorth, Walsal, Shrewsbury. Salop, and Holyhead
New Light fast Coaches, every Morning and Afternoon.
The " Tally Ho," Coventry Light Fast Day Coach, every
?downbeat a quarter before 7 o'clock. through Redborn, Dun-
e'nble, Stoney Stratford, Towcester, Weedon, Daventry, and
Onneherch. to Warwick and Leamington.
The "Express." to York, Scarborough, Whitby, Shields-
Nanderland, Newcastle and Edinburgh, a New Light Your-
huide Post-Coach, with a Guard throughout; sets out
terry Morning, by way of Newark. Belford. Doncaster,
'Wry-bridge, 7'adeaster. Darlington. Northattertoa.
osrltans, Morpeth, and Berwick, and arrives at York the
next Morning, AT RIIDUCED Fanns.—Driven thro sigh with
a coachmen only.—Passengers finding themselves fatigued
no the journey, may rest what time they please, and then
proceed without any additional Are.
Marlborough and Swindon Pour Inside Day Coach,
tiro' Aldbour*. Reading. Lambourn, Parton, Lydinyton,
Penggell, Wootton Basset, Ranibury, Ilangerford, New-
bury and Maidenhead.—Driven through with one coach-
mon only
Tile New Royal Patent Mail, Boston and Lona. thro'
Royston, Cambridge, Stilton, Peterbore.
Spalding. Spitsby. Alford. Grimsby li' hull,
b:renisg. at half-past 7 o'clock, Sunday, at a quarter
before 7.
The "Expr:ss," a Nem Light Four-Inside Post Coach

POLICE.
GUILDHALL—EIiza Lewis was brought up yesterdiy
before the Sitting Magistrate, Mr. Alderman Atkins. in
custody of Merchant, a City officer, who had apprehend-
ed her spa a warrant, charging her with hating inter-
married with one Thomas Metcalf, her former husband,
Randle Lewis, being then and still ative.—ltemanded.
HATTON-RARDSE.--111011T HORRIBLE CAsit.—A case of
depravity, scarcely ever paralleled, was last night brought
before the Magistrates at this office, in the person of
George trooper Leveret. who was brought up. in custody of
Thlsleton, on a charge of attempting to violate his own
daughter, a child only nine years old. The case, bad as
it was, further aggravated by the fact, that at the time Lis
wife, the child's mother lay dead in an adjoining room.—
The evidence of the child was conclusive as to the dia-
bolical attempt that had been made on her. It was further
confirmed by the evidence of Mr. Whitmore, a surgeon.
who examined the child. to whom the father had commu-
nicated • virulent di . From the prisoner the strongest
possible confirmation of hit guilt was obtained, and it was
stated that he communicated the same complaint to his
wife, and that her death was accelerated. the rehy.
The prisoner's defence was a simple denial of the charge.
The Magistrate deemed the evidence sufficiently strong
to justify him in requiring bail from the prisoner to answer
the charge at the Sessions. Twenty-four hours notice of
the same was required.
The prisoner is a fleecy hosiery manufacturer, residing
in the neighbourhood of Spit-Gelds.
MARLBoROI3OII Staarr.—Among the night charges
investigated yesterday at this office, was the following :
in which the celebrated Tom Shelton, the boxer, cut
conspicuous figure. lie was accused with violently as-
saulting a fashionable gentleman, a lover of the fancy.
named Ralph Cordiner, Esq., at the Castle Tavern, in
Holborn, kept by the ci-decant champion of England,
Belcher. •
The complainant appeared to prefer the charge, having
on his bead a silk handkerchief, to prevent the cold front
injuring • severe cut, which he had received from a blow
given by the powerful hand of Shelton. Ile stated that on
Wednesday evening he entered the tavern above-mentioned,
to witness some amusement connected with the fancy, and
presently afterwards be was induced to try his powers with
Shelton at wrestling. Theyaet to, and after a few strug-
gles, the defendant accused him of robbery ; being indi_.
omit at so unfounded a charge, he (the complainant)
considered the accusation as both unjust and uagentle-
manly, and remonstrated against it.—Sbelton almo,t
instantly struck him a violent btow, which occasioned the
wound on his head ; he then gave him into the care of a
constable for the assault.
Shelton, in his defence, said that he had lost some silver
out of his waistcoat pocket in the wrestle, and not knowing
the complainant, had accused him of taking it. lie had
between 70 and 80 sovereigns in his pockets at the time.
which were all secure. Moreover, he added, that the blow
was given accideatally, as the gentleman and he were
sparring; and be begged to express his sincere sorrow at
having given him the slightest pain.
The complainant pressed the charge, and the Magistrate
ordered the defendant to find bail. But shortly afterwards
Mr. Cordiner and Shelton entered the of to signify that
the complainant was satisfied, as defendant bad apologised
for his conduct.
Woasnie Slum —Yesterday, Mr. Dougal, Solicitor,
again attended befire W. Been lyre% Esq., to receive hits
final decision in the case ut lieorge Faiths, who was com-
mitted on the 22.1 instant, for an indecent exposure in the
City Road ; when the Magistrate stated that, having read
the authorities, be was unable, and had no authority. to
admit bail.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.-.THURSDAT.
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The Adjourned Sittings after Trinity Term, commenced
this day before Mr. Justice PARK, and a Special Jury.

CHSAP SCHOOLING..--JONIOI b. SHAH'.
Mr. Sergeant VAUGHAN stated the plaintiff's case, which
he characterises! as one of the most painful he had ever
met with in the course of his professional experience. Mr.
Shaw, the defendant, kept a seminary for educating young
men at Bowes, in Yorkshire, where, by a card published
by him. it appeared that boys were educated, boarded, and
clothed, for the very moderate sum of twenty guineas per
annum. The plaiotiff is a publican in Fetter-lane, Lon-
don, and was induced by the representations of Mr. Seaton,
who acted as agent for Shaw. to send two of his sons
to the defendant's academy; where, as it would appear
by the evidence that would be produced, one of the plain-
tifrs sons actually hist his sight by ophthalmia, and both
were greatly injured In their heabh. The treatment the boys
received would be proved by themselves. To the breakfast
on hasty pudding he would not object, but the dinner of
oat bread and rancid butter, four or live days in the week,
was nut equally unexceptionable. On two days in the
week they had some surt of meat, and as the boys were
allowed pockrt usoneYi the fat skimming of the pot was sold
to them as a luxury!! Whatever the Jury might think of
the fond, they would all feel that cleanliness was necessary
to health, and what would be their surprise when they
beard that there were but two towels for the use of 391) boys 1
Whether the ophthalnaia io the school proceeded from the
state of filth in which the boys were kept, the Jury would
judge fr..m the evidence that would be produced; bait
(there could be little doubt that the inveterate itch that
kept possession of the school for years, must be owing to
that cause.
Ma Sergeant Peas, who was counsel for the defendant I
expressed a hope that Mr. Sergeant Vaughan would not
state any fact he dial not swear to support by evidence.
Mr. Sergeant Vatartuarr said be would nor. The
plaintiff's two sons were sent to the defendant's school In
the month of November 1819. About Christmas, 1821,
the defendant came to town on his own business, and
called on the plaintiff, but brought him no letter from his
eons. The parents anxiously enquired respecting their
sons; the plaintiff gave them a $ ood account, and said
their son William bad a weakness to one of his eyes; they
were naturally alarmed, and desired if he should not be
perfectly recovered on the defendant's return home, that
bs should send lsim to town immediately that the best as
sistance might be procured. This the defendant positively
pionsised. What would be the astonishment of the Jury,
when they should bear that the boy was at that time actu-
ally blind, and was in that situation from the month of 'I
October before. On the 15th of March following, the
defendant wrote to his agent, Mr. Seaton, saying thst the
Doctor expressed a particular wish that Mr. Jones's sou
William should remain some time longer, in the hope of
bring of u'e to his right eye as the left was gone. The
plaintiff instantly desired that his suns might he sent to
town. They wets seat, and William was stone blind, an I
Richard in a state that required the greatest care to recover
his sight.
Edward Jones examined, by Sergeant Tatrav-1 am son
of the plaintiff; my brothers William and Richard were
snit to the defendant's school in October, Ibl9. 1 was
present at the tieorge and Blue Boar, in .11alborn, in the
month of January, 1821, with my mother and Mr. Shaw;
nay mother asked him whether there was any thing the
matter wills my brother William's eyes; he said not all,
and asked toy mother whether the small pox bad ivjured his
eyes ; she said not at all:. Mr. Shaw said be believed there
was a slight abscess formed on on: of his eyes, but nothing

Earl and Countess Grey have taken a house at
quay, Devonshire, where they intend to remain the
ter. Her Ladyship's health, we are happy to state, is at
improved.