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be present in this room. I have ample evidence here, Sir, to demonstrate that .the deceased, upon whose case you are met to inquire, is one of those who met death at Manchester on the 16th ult. in consequence of the wanton and 'outrageous incursion of the mili tary upon an assemblyof unarmed, unoffending people. I can most satisfactorily prove, by a host of evidence, that there was no provocation, or legal right, or even plausible pretence for the interference of the Military upon that occasion. Barr v—l shall adjourn the Court, and (addressing himself to the people) you must go out of the room. Mr. HARMER—WouId it not be right, Sir, to ex ' amine the witnesses who are present, and are come some distance to give their testimony? BATTY—I shall adjourn the Court. Mr. HARMER—I protest against the adjournment. There may be great difficulty in again collecting the evidence; besides it may be material to identify the body, and it is in such a state that it cannot remain long above ground. I appeal to the Jury themselves who have just seen the body, and every one of whom had his handkerchief to his nose whilst he remained in the room, which indeed I felt necessary myself. I appeal also to the .Medical Gentlemen who attended the deceased since he was wounded, and have just examined the body. Mr. BASNETT and Mr. EMU:SHAW conentted in stating that the body was in such a state of putrefac tion that it ought immediately to be interred. BATTY—WeII then, I will adjourn the Court for three or four hours and send and fetch a Coroner. Mr. Desisow—Would it not be rather better, Sir, instead of adjourning the Court, that you should take the depositions of the witnesses who are now present, and thus occupy the interval until the arrival of the Coroner? BATTY—I can have a Coroner in two or three hours. Mr. DENISON—What Coroner do you propose to send for? BATTY—I shall look out for Mr. Farren, and every one who knows him will say he is an impartial man. Mr. HARMER—No one expresses any doubt of the impartial character of Mr. Farren. You alone, Sir, have cast a reflection upon him, by saying, that if he were here he would not allow us to remain in the room. • BAT/Y.—l do say, that he would not have you in the room. Mr. Ilmisten—l repeat, Sir, that to exclude us would be contrary to the law of the land. For not merely Professional Agents, but sty passing Strangers, are at liberty to enter this Public Court. Barry—l adjourn the Court till three o'clock, and will go and fetch a Coroacr.—The Jurymen may Dave a bit of dinner, whilst they arc stoning.--Call Chadwick. D:r. ll.sastaa thou asked, whether it was intended to swear a Constable to attend the Jury during the adjournment? I.:trrv—:.'hadwick is tie constable of the place. Mr. DxsiseN exprea.sed A wish to hare the names of the Jury. Dir. BATTY Said—NO. Mr. limo:Ea—We shill hear the names of the Jury when they assemble. I can, Lawerer, see no objection to tell their names now, unless it be apprehended that some one would at tempt to tamper with them during the interval of the adjourn anent. But I entertain no such apprehension, assured that if any such attempt were made, the honest mind s the Jury would repel it with indignation. The Court was immediately adjourned until three o'clock. THE EVENING STAR. LONDON. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1819. THE FUNDS. TRICE OW STOCKS THIS DAT AT ONE O . CLCCIE Dank Stock shut S per Ceut. Reduced strut 3 per Ceitt. Consols 70fiii Sf per Cent. 801/-4 per Cent. shtit 5 per Cent. Navy 101 iii Bank Long Annuities shut Imperial 3 per Cent. Alms. 691 India Bonds 12 10 pre. Exchequer Bills (2d.) 2 4 2 pre. than. 30/ pre.—Cons. for Acct. 70/11 711. Yesterday we announced that the Common Coun cil of the City of London had met to take into their consideration the enormities recently transacted at Manchester ; and we laid before our Readers so much of the Proceedings, as the time would permit. To day we resume our detail, which will be found at length in our preceding columns. The Proceedings of this Body, too independent to be scowled into silence or acquiescence, by any set of Inveterates, cannot fail to have a powerful influence throughout the kingdom. The Coitrier, and other base syco phants, may NOW affect to hold cheap, and to treat with contempt, the sentiments of this Body, which formerly, when it suited their own purposes, they used to style, " the Representative of the wisdom, intelligence, and property, of the greatest Commercial City of the World !" but its Resolutions, on the present occasion (see our first page,) will, in spite of its de tractors, meet with the hearty concurrence and ap probation of every independent mindin the empire— of every enemy to bloodshed ! We cannot hut speak highly of the prudence which dictated these Resolutions, in avoiding every political topic.— It is entirely a question of humanity and justice ; and the Common Council has confined itself to this and to an expression of its detestation of " these unpro vt)ked and intemperate proceedings—disgraceful to the character of Englishmen, and a daring violation of the British Constitution." The first Resolution declares the, general right of Englishmen to assemble and discuss public grievances. The second, without approving of the Manchester Meeting,. asserts its le gal►ty, its peaceable character, and its title to have been protected by the Magistrates. The third con demns the proceedings of the Magistracy and the cruelty of the Yeomanry. The fourth, expresses the indignation of the Common Council at these proceed ings. The fifth asserts the well-known attachment of the PRINCE REGENT to our Constitution and Laws, and expresses a conviction that his Royal Highness must have been imposed on, or he could never have ap proved of sad atrocities. The sixth alludes to the distresses of the People, and the sympathy due to' their sufferings, instead of cruelty and despotism. --2 The seventh Resolution was for a Loyal Address to the PRINCE REOINT, praying his Royal Highness to institute an immediate and effectual inquiry into the outrages, and , g to cause the guilty perpetrators to be brought to signal and condign punishment."— These Resolutions were carried by a majority of 71 to 45 ; and we know that had a division been antici pated the Majority would have been still greater — many having left the Court in a full conviction that there would be no division. During the discussion it was stated by Mr. BROOKS, that the outrages at Manchester were not perpetrated by the Yeomanry, but by a Regiment of Dragoons. We did not hear what Regiment he mentioned, but a Morning Paper says " the 15th Hussars." We beg to remark, that, were this a fact, it would no way alter the complexion of the conduct of the Manches ter Magistrates ; but we do not believe that, in the whole extent of the British Army, with the Con demned Regiments into the bargain, there could be found individuals sufficiently base, dastardly, and cold-blooded, to cut down and butcher unprotected females and children, imploring them for mere) , ! —lt is deserving of particular notice, as bearing di fealty on - this point, that of all the Bills preferred by individuals for injuries received on that day, pot one of them were against any of the Regular Military ; but the whole of them, only and ekclusively, against the brave heroes of the Manchester Yeomanry ! This seems to be decisive ; and, indeed, we entertain no doubt that the 15th Hussars will be able to refute, triumphantly, this foul charge, which ought to be borne by the guilty alone. The proceedings of the Coroner's Inquest on the body of John Lees, one of those who were sabred on the 16th ultimo, (given in another column,) would excite no common degree of surprise throughout the kingdom, could any thing transacted at Manches ter surprise any person. The proceedings, however, were not terminated when the acrount came away, the Clerk having, for some reason, thought proper to adjourn the Inquest, after avowing his intention to exclude whomsoever he pleased from an open Court, and to prevent any Report of its proceedings from being published. Do these Manchester sapients think the Public so stupid as not to perceive the object of their concealment? Do they think, that by such paltry expedients they can stifle the voice of blood? Such glaring attempts at concealment can only im pose on the merest idiots—Let them white•wash one another as sedulously as they please, the foul blot will still remain. It is but a pitiful shift to fly to the enormities of their blood-stained valour, as being too. shocking to be credited, even among savages ; for this very circumstance makes them the more detestable. The Park Papers of Tuesday arrived ibis forenoon. The fact of the retirement of M. Rosrza COLLARD, from the Presidency of the Council of Public Instruc tion, is confirmed. He was to take his leave of the Council on Wednesday. It is said that M. PORTAL'S will be his successor. An article from Madrid, of the 26th of August, states, that a report was current there, that news had been received from Cadiz of the return into that port of the Alexander, of 64 guns, which formed part of the Naval expedition to Lima, which sailed on the 11th of May last. The vessel is said to have expe rienced ouch damage, after crossing the Line, as ren dered it impossible for her to double Cape Horn. The Alexander is one of the vessels purchased from Russia. The reigning Duchess of COBOURG was safely deli. vered of a Prince on the 28th ultimo. French 5 per Cents. Monday, 71 fr. sc. The Countess de MONTIIOLON, who left St. Helena in a state of ill health, with an intention of taking the Cheltenham waters, which had been recoinmended to her by her medical attendant, arrived in the Chan- 1 nel a few days past, on board the Lady Campbell' Indiaman. A Correspondent informs us, that two cruizers were in waiting for her, by one of which the Countess and her infant family were taken out, with out permitting any communication with the shore, and hurried off !—Morning Chronicle. Recent letters from London mention that a change of Ministry is very probable ; it is reported that the PRINCE REGENT has sent Dr. TIERNEY to the Duke of BEDFORD, to form an Administration upon an extended scale, calculated to calm the Country.— Bristol Gazette. Mr. CANNING and family arrived at Frankfbrt the 30th August. The Duchess of Roxannoss, Mr. Joint MANNERS; and party, are preparing for a trip, in a steam-boat, to South-End. The carriages, horses, and servants, proceed by land. After sojourning there for a short time, they intend taking Lowestoft in their way to a more extensive tour. By dispatches just received from Tripoli s we learn that both Mr. !tireHlE and Lieutenant LYON, of the Royal Navy, who are on the Mission to the Interior of Africa, had had several attacks of the fever at Moorsenk, but were now perfectly recovered. We hope this will be the means of securing their ftiture health in that climate. COVENT-GARDEN TausAtas.—The Opera of The' Devil's Bridge was last night performed for the first time at this Theatre, for the purpose of introducing Mr. PHILLIPS, as another novelty on thesame boards, in Count Benno. Mr. Psalms received a most cordia welcome, and sustained the character, both in the , vocal and didiv department, with the most distin guished success. Mr. Fawcarr appeared for the first tune as Mercelli, and with the most laughable erect. Mrs Thcaows displayed her usual excellence in her own part of Rankine. The scenery was 9plendid The Opera was announced for repetition on Tuesday , next, with universal approbation. • • ~ ° c~ 't ~~ - ' E I „, 1 1 zr i , Ab MR. HUNT. PRESTON. WEDNESDAY, TWO P.M. Mr. HUNT, his fellow-sufferers, and the Gentle. men who have been to Lancaster to give bail for their appearance next Assizes, have just passed through our town. They were met about two miles on the way by a vast concourse of people ; and as soon as the clamourous multitude could stop the coach, on the box of which Mr. HUNT sat, the horses were taken out, and it was drawn into the town amidst loud cheering. The cavalcade stopped opposite the Red Lion Inn, where Mr. HUNT, from the box of the coach, addressed the spectators. A white banner was waved before him, with the inscriptions " No Corn Bill"—Huut and Liberty"—" Justice to the In jured," and something else which I could not make out. Mr. HUNT animadverted in strong terms, on the cruelty of the Cavalry at Manchester, on the 16th ult. and he trusted, that though the Gentlemen now the Grand Jury had screened the perpe trators of this shameful outrage, there were still men to be found, who, whether Whig or Tory, would not see the laws of the country, the only safeguard an Englishman had, trampled under foot. After exhorting the multitude not to despair of success in their cause, let himself and his fellow sufferers fare as they might, and to proceed still peaceably in the way of Reform, he signified his wish to proceed, by having the horses put to the coach, but the people kept them off, and immedi ately drew the coach through the town. BLACKBURN, Wednesday Afternooh, Four o'Clock. This town has been kept in a state of continued ferment all the day, by a report that Mr. HUNT and his associates would return from Lancaster by this road. Great numbers of the Reformers set off about eleven o'clock to meet these Patriots, with flags bean ing the common inscriptions of the rebellious party. Soon after two, the approach of the great inns: was announced, and be entered the town on the box of a stage-coach, drawn by men. JOHNSON and MOORHOU3S, along with CHAPMAN, from Manchester, were on the roof of the coach, and KNIuHT and some others occupied the interior. The cavalcade drew up to the Old Bull Inn, but all the front rooms being previously engaged; Mr. HUNT was obliged to put up with a seat in the barb Mr. HUNT again mounted his seat on the box of the coach, from which, before starting, be addressed the multitude. In the course of his speech, he pro duced from his pocket something, which he said, was part of the skull of one of the poor innocents who had suffelesl death on the 16th of last month; " but," said he, " we will have blood for blood; the law is yet strong enough to lay hold of the rascals."---The town is now quiet. PAISLEY MEETING. In the course of last week a bill, with a mourning border, calling a Meeting for Saturday of the inha bitants of Paisley and its vicinity to take into consi deration the late proceedings at Manchester, was cir culated in the above district. But when the hour of meeting came, three o'clock in the afternoon, it was found necessary, owing to the inclemency of the weather, to postpone the Meeting, for the rain fill in torrents. The Committee met in the Unitarian Chapel, in George's -street, and in this place trans acted the business that was done. Several large bo dies of people had -come from Kilmarnock, Kilbar chan, Johnstcne, Dairy, &c. and on account of the inclemency of the weather, the Paisley Committee treated. them with a glass of spirits. SOme of these parties had carried flags, such as are usually borne on occasions of this kind; but they were doused in consequence of the Paisley folk meeting them at the Toll bars, and insisting on their suppression. There seemed to be no military preparation for the purpose of Manchesterizing the people who attended this Meeting ; for no Hussars, no Infantry, •r big guns with ammunition waggons adorned the streets of Paisley. The Meeting stands postponed till Satur day. There is no doubt that the Meeting would have been very numerously attended had the day been favourable. NOTICE. In consequence of the unfavourable state of the Weather, the Public Meeting, which was to have been held this day, on the Meikleriggs Moor, is Adjourned until Saturday, the 11th curt. and will take place upon the same ground affermerly advertised, si Two OClock, afternoon.—By Order of the Committee, • &gued by Seven Householders, - THOMAS DICK, Secretary. N.B. As the Sheriff and Magistrates have expressed a deter mined= to seize and prosecute any person coining into the Town with Flags, the Committee consider it their duty to inform those who wish to attend the Meeting of this circumstance. Circulars were issued to convene a Special Meeting of the Members of the Devon County Club, to take into consideration the late transactions at Manchester, to be held on Friday (to-day), at the New London Inn, Exeter. The Exeter Flying Post, received to day, states, however, that Mr. CLENCH (the landlord) had refused the . use of his house for the purpose, and adds, u We have not been able to ascertain whether any otherbas been obtained for the Meeting to be held: We are informed that a Town Meeting will take place at Birmingham, in the course of the ensuing week. on the subject of the late events at Manchester, and that Sir FRANCIS SORDIITY, Sir C. WOLSELS; and Major CART WIUGIrr are expected to be present. A letter from Cork, dated August Si, says—" A duel took place yesterday merging near the Lona between Lieutenant P— and Captain D—, in which the former Crellentan was shat through the body. Fie was taken** th Infirmary, where he now lies in a du TIM FUNDS. Wince the August Consul-settling, .l-, e been. gradually declining. Some heavy , were made yesterday, at low price -1. p 'ion is principally owing to the increasing , cz ., money, the weight of Omnium on the market, the small amount of purchases now m a d e Commissioners: these causes, and the ar fourth Omnium payment, are likely to c c , further depression. Some kind of distrust in the stability cf 17 lish Funds appears to have seized some of e % holders on the Continent, as orders and pft er , to the amount of upwards of one million, j received within these few days from abi The Dutch Houses in particular, have re ce i, tive instructions to dispose of all the Omnit hold, but from what cause this alarm arises. , transpired. The Funds at present are ve , y Consols for the Account opened this frorrl.;: but few purchasers could be had at that pric, who have orders to sell for large amounts, dims of throwing the whole upon the Market as such a step would inevitably reduce - three per cent. THE ARMY. We understand that it is contemplation to by Subscription, on Aconbui ylin, in the Co .ii Hereford, a rough massy column to cow the Battle of Waterloo. The Subscription for erecting the Nalirn.!l meet in Scotland is filiing up rpidly. 71st have subscribed one day's pay to it. On Monday the four Troops of 14th Li; ht goons, which were quartered for a few days at chester and Chatham, under the command of BASINGTON, in expectation of being ortlert.:. Metropolis, removed their quarters to Caaeibu—. We understand, from good authority, that . Irish Militia will be called out for one motit4'; ing immediately after the 25th of Freeman', Journal. ALLEGED SEDITIOUS LIBEL. Two more persons were brought before the strates, at Bow-street Police-office, yesterday, ling Mr. Carlile's pamphlet, The Republican, were Thomas Whitehorn, bookseller a circulating library, 47, Evesh: triers-town, and James Sainsbury, bookseller, of Pulteney-court, Pt atn.square. Mr. CONANT was the Sitting M sale of the work being pro red in A asked the defendants whether they say P—They both pleaded general, libel, and the impossibility of tht Ives acquainted with the content •• might sell in the way of their Magistrate, however, withi them they must nd security for 1 the Sessions, and not being preps: were locked up till the evening. o'clock, the Magistrate having al on the Bench, theprisoners were bi produced bail, which, after a very was accepted. Mr. Carlile was when he offered himself, the followii place s Magistrate.--" Well, Mr. Carl here to be bail for this person r (V Mr. Carlile.—" I am. Iffagistrate.--" Can you swear R.6oAfter the payment of all your nlsance.r—Mr. Carlile.—" I Magi:lc-ate..." This is a serious Me, and it is necessary for me to you. Are yolk aware that you are ftgnizances in this Office to the ar Mr. Carlile.—" I am perfectly Magistrate.—" Yon, are under other places, I believe, and it is • know to what amount r Mr. Carlile.—" I am under no apt for myself personally, and amount of 1,6001." Magistrate—" Then altogether , amount to 1,750 I.?" Mr. Carlile.—" I am aware that Magistrate.—" You are upon 7 , file ; and can you venture to swear payment of all your just debts, of all these recognizances, you are Mr. Carlile.—" I can swear £2OOO, after satisfaction of all these Magistrate.—" Are yon aware - which th;s person is charged—it Libel?" Mr. CarMe," I am myself sediticau libel, as you call it, Sir, fectly aware of it." His bail was then accepted wk. the parties were about to leave the Clerk made the usual demand of from each.defendant, which they sk pay ; and the Clerk observing thak summoned for it hereafter, Mi 4 ! Then we can try the legality a the mean time I should resist the the conversation ceased, and the , . CORN-EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, SEPTEVBEF‘ to • We have had no arrivals since Wednes,i,i^, !.7 our Market was well supplied this morning what was left over from Monday and Wed:let' and there appearing but few buyers, tbe trade was exceedingly heavy, at ior,cliys r Fine Barley was scarce, and fully supported quotation.—The Cat trade was very bcavy, !et, fresh Corn fetched Wednesday's prices.—W.it' are very scarce, and much sought afker.-1,1 and other articles, there is no altermiL n. SMITHFIELD MARKET, SEPTEMbEII 1/. (To sink the offal ; pc: stone of Sibs., • Beef •...... 4 s Od to Ss 24 I Vea1......... 041 ° a Mat" ..4s Od to Ss 6d Pork ..... Ss 041 e, louri 31 b Ss Cd to 6s 6.1. rit's ° 470—Cilves0.—Sheep and Lambs 01 „ • £4 Os to £6 oil Straw ...XS t : h ' ; C10weir...,..6 Os to 7 /Os, Ol t LON Div ; Printed and published by Lrin. barb rtacc, Ttmik•Dat. Cr. n gc r , ? t e a h ; s e l v n .F r i l lr :il : S et : 4 ; k j :le:l t i y vii i i t e y to rnad a c P f c P c t e c l: a 2 l : ; some of th e S, sand powe rs to million, hav e from abre a have received the OrnnioiL arm arises, h a; nt are Very' ; , his rcorr.i.; 2 it that pric..• • amounts, are the Mark e r • reduce thera t•to implation to eov, in the Goan, ; a to coanLec he National !1,. pidly. a .. ty to it. of 14th Li;ht o a few days n command of Al; ring ordere. to rs to Canteibirr. authority, that . , r one mottlfi t. of Octobis ne rS LIBELE. ht before the M e, yesterday, for Republican. er and proprietor. ham-buildings, , a newsvender . 'ulteney-street, lagistrate ; and a the usual way, ey had any thing Ily ignorance of heir making they eats of every b.. it trade. hout comment, v' their appearance Pared so to do, Soon after rev. again taken hi, hrougnt in, ar."!' r ore of them: owing dialogue • rile, are you c: %Vhitehorn.) ttat you are wori ar debts and reel [ can." is business, Mr. far. D be particular will re already under ir amount of 13ar aware of it: er recognizances necessary I should ) recognizance, es• d those are to tie • your recognizoon at they do." y .ie;nafudrsarttht. he ht o ehr alneahtogthi offence a., as ?na fi r r ea , C 0 it !: t is for a seditii , :l the author of that , and of conn e P er. e sy! en b e d. for mn v ie 1' rliottoi I.;fe p at hat2C severally°t y hsfeclde' t o e cj il etn parties retire,. E, sErTEVBEfs ,ce Wednesday, 7' . this morning pith prr ba l eryr uy sti l i ti c ue p t h r po d s'd u a n Yi t .‘ : : ::: : l : 7: : 7 L rr bri kr: l' after.--- 111 eration. ITTEMBEII to. ar of 8r06.) 0d..; to H is 6J. Pieso a miss 4,60 0 • to 7 e ; • t3 .':.;% r Le . a Nal' u.