Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-15


cept sister, out of II brothers and sisters,
and she is dependent me. Oh, the horrid scorpi-
ons get out-out with ye! and that the gentleman
the bench should attempt to interrupt me, in show
ing them up, well as these dirty, ragged lawyers
with double demi. semi-quayers.
was telling yeu of this fellow, Taylor. never
said he robbed me. The lawyers betrayed me in
that cause 1t leaked out amongst them Rogues,
you know, will fall out. Jacob Barker recommended
me to Dudley Seden, as an honest man. on, that
should be surrounded by such people, all fishing
for my money, for that which, as Shakespeare very
significantly says,
&c Is mine today,
Is yours tomorrow"
How much was robbed of by that fugitive from
Justice, Rowland Stevenson
Mr.. Parkins' voice was heard above the rest, de-
handing to have one witness examined, one (said
Mr.. Parkins, in stenorian voice. who has seen me
in the crowded Hall in the City of London, when
they voted thanks to me. Twill have him examined.
Here, DR.. Watson, came to be sworn
DIR. j. Watson examined.-Iiad known Mr. Par
king l6 or IL years, brought acquainted with
him by reading letter which he addressed to the
citizens electors of Carlisle, when he was cand-
date to represent them in parliament. From the
TALENT sentiments and patriotism, contained In that
letter. witness DESTROYS to form an acquaintance
with him At meeting, appointed to be held In
Middlesex, whilst Mr.. Parkins sheriff, witness
was requested by the committee of the meeting to
take the chair Mr.. Parkins called on witness-toid
MN ne mad received letter from Lord Sldmoutn,
desiring him to arrest all armed men, that soldiers
were secreted in the vicinity, and kindly cautioned
witness as to the danger he ran fhe attended
The Jury manifested extreme impatience, said
they had heard sufficient as to that point, and re-
gnested ne would give his option to the state OF
Mr.. Parkins's mind.1
Witness had known him well never entertained
do ubts of his sanity, until Mr. DeLacy told wtnc
he was crazy. Ia augh]
Mr.. De Lacy declared he had snbpGnaed DR.. Wat
son TO give evidence as to Mr.. Parkins' sanity.
Mr. Parkins, to DR.. Watson.-When did De Lacy
Tell you | was crazy
The reply did not reach the ear ofthe Reporter.
Witness, examined by Mr.. Parkins.-was in the
hall OF the city of London when Mr.. Parkins was
elected by the livery men; [much laughter follow
cd and Mr. Parkins, with warmth said" 1t is not
to be laughed at, the election of Sheriff of London
possibly can be. The livery of London, gentlemen,
are not livery servants" A laugh.]
Witness, examined by Commissioner Jones'
+ rom all he had seen of Mr. Parkns, witness is per-
fectiy satisfied that he is man of sound mind.
Mr.. Parkins.-I have saved several Of yonr citi-
Gems from attacks of cholera, by giving them DIR.
Painters medicine.-You ought to be much obliged
to me, instead Ofwhich am charged with beng in
sane. IF had the on terra frma, (suting the
action to the word,) who would dare to tell so,
would knock him down instanter. Am to punish
every villain in your country! You have stated it
as favor TO have listened to me- viii you now do
me favor TO draw up a remonstrance against these
fellows who have dared to commence these proceed
ings against me.
MIR. Judson, during short recess drew up an in
QUESTION return to the Chancellor, Of Mr.. Par
kins' being man of sound mind, for the Jury to
sign: ne commissioners then proceeded to charge
the Jury.
verdict was brought in of sanity.
In speaking of his family he said, My father was
a man of considerable fortune he fought against
the tories; he entertained patriotic principles
My mother was connected with Of the first
families, Lord Eden, &c. My father, when was
fourteen years of age, was killed in a duel with
Sir Jehn Zebriski. Is that suicide gentleman
My mother died natural death, well as my
brother, who entered himself my clerk in the
East Indies, and by industry and economy ac-
cumuated an independent fortune. He died on
board ship coming to this country; but have not
had farthing of his property. VIM. Gray, Of Bos
ton, has had ships loaded with my property; Dud-
ley, Alexander, &c. The Americans have always
been befriended by me. Never considered me
insane, unless it my generosity and Gberality.
Old Gray is dead, or he would be here; he has, how.
ever, a son hanging about New York, who knows
little or nothing Of his fathers affairs.
Such was poor old Sheriff Parkins. He uttered
SANDERS against the most respectable persons frsm
the British Consul down to the lowest Of his coun-
trymen. Said that Judge Thompson was corrupted
in the Of Mrs. Bard and that he intended short
ly to make report of of the most horrid con-
spiracies that had ever taken place. Now and then
he would extol person, but this very rare
He spoke Of a remedy Doctor Painter had to
the cholera, but the physicians combined to sup
press il. Said the Americans were damned COW.
ardly set, and always fought like they did at New
Orleans, behind bushes and cotton bags. He said,
let me have my enemy in front Of me, putting him
self in pugilistc attitude. He had wonderful
memory, particularly for crimes and vices committed
by any of which he kepta record, all ofwhich he
meant to publish in book. The great points of his
character these: he irritable, quarrclsome,
parsimonious, and msddled with every body's az
fairs, and was abusive and slandcrous. OF his pecu-
liar epstolary style, here is fair specimen. Mr..
Hartley asked him to be godfather for his child,
when he made this reply
NEw-YoRK, July 10th, 1929
MY DEAR SIR-I am most willing to comply with
your request, but my name is Joseph IVufTed Par
kins. Wilfrcd, need not tell you is Of Saxon ORR
gin, and given me by my godfather, the first remove
from Sir Wilfred Lawson, of Brayton Hall. have
allowed lkTdtha Richardson's daughter Martha, by
nv brother Christopher, to name one Of her at
ter me. but from conscientious motives, l never
intended taking upon me the sacred and Highly re-
sponsibie duty Of godfather, to any persons enid;
md think If at all necessary, the father and mother
should pledge themselves the Font for to that
The child is broughtup in the love oil Cod and TO obey
his holy commandments.
And with sincerity, subscribe
myself your W ell wisher and
kirsman, J. w PAREINs.'i
In his last illness he irritable ever. He
go. a, a.. ho,.. Of NJ Resf hat,ar IN No,..rL