The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser. — 1825-03-08 (London, England)

ASSIZES.  AYLESBURY, SUNDAY EVENING. It is almost incredible the interest excited in this and the town* adjacent, by the approaching trials of Lynn, for the murder at IVhaddon Chase, and the three perilous named Allen, Reeves, and Collier, for the murder of Morris, at Aston Clinton. The prosecutions are to be conducted at the expense of the Hundreds of Whisklon and Aylesbury, and the witnesses are at various inns, awaiting the day of trial. Those fur the defence of Lynn, amongst shoot are several of the nisdical profession, are also in attendance. The manner of the prisoner has, since the commencement of the Assizes, undergone a most singular change. He shuns any particular conversation, as was his previous habit, on the result of the trial, and when apoken to, more than once has said, " I think they will hang me,' and earnestly asked the opinion of the persons speaking to him, who have, in express terms, told him his surmise, in all hutnan probability, would be realised. On Saturday evening he was informed that his trial would take place early in the ensuing week, and from the very great change in his manner, it was thought advisable to pursue measures calculated to prevent any attempts to destroy himself. Since his confinement he has been closely watched by persons appointed by the magistrates ; and these persons, it is said, will be called on the part of the prosecution, in order to give most incontrovertible proms of the unfortunate prisoner's sane state of mind, as a plea of lunacy, on sett' strong testimony indeed, wil: be offered. Yesterday, a wish being coniniunicated to the High Sheriff, Jas. Dupre, Esq. stating that Lynn, having heard that the brother of the murdered man was in town, wished to have an interview with him ; accordingly, the High Sheriff immediately directed the brother to be sent fur, and lie came in :lie course of the afternoon, and was *hewn into the day-room. There were present the Sheriff; some Magistrates, and Mr. Sherrill; the Governor. Lynn, on seeing the deceased brother, advanced towards him, and in some agitation exclaimed, " How are ye ?" llogg replied in the usual manner, and immediately asked Lynn what cause he had for teaing his brother'alife in the dreaditil manner he had ? Lynn replied. he could not tell, he supposed the devil had possession of his mind at the time. Hogg asked him if he and his unfortunate brother had had any previous quarrel ? Lynn gave no direct answer, and after sonic further conversation of a general nature, extended his hand to Hogg, sishing him faresel. The young man unconsciously was about to take the proffered hand, but suddenly recollected himself, checked his purpose, and bursting into tears, retreated backwards, exclaiming, " No; I can't shake hands with you." Lynn took no notice of this, and shortly afterwards was locked up in the cell : he. with Allen, Reeves, and Collier, and the two persons convicted of horse stealing (Tilly and Randall), were for a length of time at prayer with the Rev. R. C. Ashlield. the Chaplain of the gaol, who yesterday delivered to them and their fellow-prisoners a very eloquent and pathetic discourse. The discourse had a very visible effect on the unfortunate Lynn, who, en reading the 2tlai chapter of Jeremiah, was dreadfully agitated at the verses commencing and concluding as follow : " 14. Cursed be the day wherein I was born : let not the day wherein my mother bore me be blessed." " 111. Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame." Ilis mother and other members of his family arrived late this evening at Aylesbury. On Saturday afternoon Colonel Wood, his son, Lord Bret.nark, and several gentlemen of distinguished rank, arrived at the White Hart Inn ; their arrival was immediately notified to the High Sherifl', and to Mr. Charsley, the Coroner for the Coumv, and an interview took place, the result of which was, a pledge given by the Hon. Colonel and Lord Breencek for the appearance of tle young gentleman for trial. The party immediately left the town, and proceeded to the Red Lion at R endover, where they dined, and afterwards proceeded in three post chaises to Amerabani. MosDalr. Before Mr. Servant