The Statesman.
London, England, 1824-01-27 00:00:00

(SHERIFF'S COURT—THIS Dar.)

SERVANT'S WAGES.—SMITH V. *ROSINS.
This was an action against the Defendant. a tientleman
of fortune, residing in Princes Street, by his servant, to
recover 221. 71. 6d. for wages.
The defendant appeared in person to defend the action,
ending that the Solicitor in the cans. had lent himself as a
witoess in the suit.
It appeared in the statement of the ease to tbeJory, that
the plaintiff was in the capacity of groom and footman, on
board wages; that he lodged out of the house, and bad
paid upwards of 101. for lodging, exclusive of board.
Mary Prideanx deposed, the plaintiff lodged with her;
she knew he was servant to the defendant, and on board
wares.
Elisabeth Twyford was servant in the defendant's em-
pioe, knew the plaintiff well, he was not on board wages.
the Solicitor for the plaintiff here observed, that as his
evidence failed him in supporting that, he would hog to
pot in the hill, and he would himself prove the defend-
ant's admission for 41. ss. 9.1. upon it.
The solicitor was here sworn, and stated that he had
frequently waited on the defendant, who had made his
own deductions from the amount, arid admitted the above
$ UP was due.
The defendant here rose, and with a very gentlemanly de•
meanour,said, that when he came into Court, he was aware that
then, was not a little of evidence that would warrant the Jury
in finding a verdict against him ; but he world withdraw his
protest to the inquiry, and, with every deference, submit to
the iiheriff that the paper could not be received, only subject
to the evidence that might he given thereupon. When he admited
the was expressly subject to the deduction of 21. lis. Bd.aod
IL which the plaintiff had obtained upon credit in his
name ; 41. he tendered the solicitor upon these conditions ;
and though he did not intend to go into warfare against
Lis servant, he bad the greatest reason to maintain bog':
lilies against him, for during the time for which he note
claims wages, be kept him from mere motives of humanity,
while he got another place, baying discharged his carriage
and horses upon his marriage, in June last.
After an address from the Sheriff, wherein he particular-
ly mentioned that servants should be particular to have
agreements,
The Jury assessed the damages at 41.55. 9d.

COURT OF KING'S BRNCII.. DUBLIN,

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24.

LOAD FARNHAM. FARNHAM.

Th:s being the first motion day in term, the Court sa
at eleven o'clOrk.
After a few motions were disposed of
Mr. WA ',Lace rose to move for a Conditional Order for a
Criminal information against Lord Farnham. The appli-
cation was grounded on the affidavit of Michael Lynch,
Gather to Michael Lynch, a boy of twelve years oldi
for a gross abuse of his Lordship's Magisteria,
authority. The affidavit went on to state that
the aforesaid Michael Lynch. jun. was charged
by the Woodranger of his Lordship, with having cut some
brambles off a tree on his Lordship's grounds • said
Michael Lynch wai•summoned before the Petty Sessions,
in which Lord Farnham and a Rev. Mr. Robinson were
the only Magistrates presiding. The Sessions were held
at a place named the Dispensary. which Dispensary was
Lis Lordship's Gate House. The charge of his Lordship's
Woodranger was not received on oath by
the Sitting Magistrates. After the Woodranger had
charged the boy with the offence, Lord Farnham
declared he should be immediately whipped. The father
of the poor boy heroin/6J his Lordship to take pity on him-
arlf and his poor family, who frequently went to lied with.
out their sapper for want of fuel to boil their potatoes. The
son also fell on his knees to his Lordship. and implored his
merry; his lordship told him 'it wont do' and to get up
directly ; his Lordship then gave him in charge to a con.
stable, aod gave directions to one of his men to prepare
rods.So:to after a very large one was produced, upon which
it u as remarked, that it was too large and too severe—there
ass a small bona) taken from it, and Lnrd Farnham order.
ol the Bailiff to strip the boy. tine of the constahl. s pro•
rreded to flog the boy, nnder the direction of his Lordship,
who, conceiving that the constable was not laying on se•
vriely enough actually took the rod out of his band. and
proceeded to goy the boy himself.
Mr. WALLACE was proceeding to state further particulars
of the affidavit, when

JusTics said, Mr. IVallace, you have stated
lui:e soffit:loot—wise your Order.

THE ARMY.

Detachments belonging to the 51th and 99th Regi-
rarrik of Infantry will march from the Isle of Wight on
11;:iriday nex►, for Chatham.
Drtetsliments belonging to the 30th, 46th and the 4lst
Reel vents of Foot, will march from Portsmouth, on Friday
b..st. for Chatham, to embark for India.
.1 division of remits belonging to the 95th Regiment
n‘ Infantry will arrive to day, and another to-wirrow at
Uinchester, from 1 reland.

HALF PAY OFFICERS.
CPT Or A 'ATTU SENT TO SEVERAL OFFICERS ON
HALF PAL •
Horse Guards, Jan. 21, 1824.
SIR —1 am directed by the Commander-in-Chief to ar-
trisit.t yo,o, ti.at in conaequence of the impossibility of
Ii dine Officers on the Retired I.ist, a Ito are equal to the
thit.es repared in three Royal Veteran Battalions in Ire-
Etti,l, it has been determined to fill up the existing vacen-
rip. in these battalions (hum the line, under the following
T
That the Officers so selected shall, in the event of rednc-
d4aiit the battalions to which they may be appointed, not
he entitled to -retirement on full pay as heretofore, but
*hall be
previously,.
Placed upon half-pay, unless they shall have been
se -I1 redaction transferred or exchanged to
lie einients of the Line.
That the Officers shall produce certificates of Army
Ilpilical Officers, that they are fit for any duty.
That they shall be allowed to exchange with Officers of
I,le Line, btu 1114 no exchange will be sanctioned unless
the Officer tlins hronght into a Veteran Battalion shall he
versified to befit for any ditty, that Officer to he equally
Nide to reduction to half pay.
..NoOfficer appointed upon this occasion to the Veteran
nattalkno will be allowed to sell his commission, or to re-
CriT4' the dick'