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to turn upon those whom it had deceived, and take awa y w hat it had originally given ? i t was nothin g less than a new and absurd project for raising a tax at the e xpence of a manifest injustice. Si r J. NICHOL supported the motion, on the ground that the exemption had been granted on a assumption:false and he contended that all coals conveyed into the River Severn, whether by a canal or otherwise, ought to be considre as sea horne t and of course, liable to the duties; particularly so w h orl it was c onsidered that vessels going with coals to Bristol and other places near the Severn, had to cross the Channel for a considerable distance; and in placcs where it coulia not be considered as a river. Mr. WILBERFORCE said, this questi.on was as interesting to the county which he had the honour to r epresent, as to the counties of Monmouth and Gla morgan ; and he must set his face against an attempt r h,it went to deprive people of rights that.vrere se cu:ed to them by positive Acts of Parliament. All riva-borne coals in Yot kshire were exempt from duty. S ti ch was the case in other parts of the kingdom ; aLd why should such a privil'ge be taken away from those passing through the Severn ? The Propt ietors of this canal had expended one million sterling in erecting it, and this they did on the (aid' of Parlia ment ; and were they now to be deprived of all the a dvantages for which they had been induced to enter into the undertaking ? The right of the parties was as indubitable as any right could be established by an Act of Parliament : and now it was proposed to shake all the capital that had been expended on the work in question. But the passing of such a Bill as was new called for, would not be alone an injury to the. Proprietors in question : it would lay down a princi ple that might shake all the property in the kingdom. It would be a precedent that must unsettle all the Ohts that had been established any where by Act of Parliament. Mr. ADAM said, the coal duties had existed long b.zfore the passing of this Canal Bill; and that this Bill had passed the House in a manner which was contrary to the rules of the House. The exemption ought to have been introduced in a Committee of the whole }louse, as being a measure that related to public mo ney; and therefore the exemption was irregularly ob tiined. Besides, there were other parties whose in terests were as much at stake in this exemption as the proprietors of the canal. He, therefore, conceived that the taking away of this exemption was nothing ore than a measure of justice. The Honourable Mr. WARD acknowledged it to an evil that this Company should enjoy the exem tion in question; but it would be a greater evil to t Ike away from people a privilege, in virtue of which they had expended their property. If Parliament was now to take away the advantage it had granted, it was bound to indemnify the parties for the loss they should sustain. Strangers were then ordered to withdraw; but no division wok place, and the motion was negatived. IRISH BREWERIES• Mr. GRATTAN asked, if the Right Honourable Gentleman tpposite (Mr. Foster) was willing to agree to such measures as to rehder his (Mr. Grattan's) Motiod , of Wednesday next untie. ' cessary FOSTER said, he had no such intention. DISTRIBUTION OF MILITARY FORCE. Mr. HUTCHINSON stated, flat on account of the question on the Bullion Report being put off to Monday next, which would probably occupy the attention of the House in such a manner as to prevent any other business frem c.oning under dis cussion the funk sving day, he should propose that his Motion for Pt inquiry into the distribution of the Military Force of this Country, be put oil . till Tuesday the 14th instant. The Irish Ships' Bill was read a third time and passed. The Customs Fees Bill was read a second time and committed. 'rite lieuse then adjourned. THE EVENING STAR. LONDON. FRIDAY, MAY 3. PRICE OP STOCKS THISDAY AT ONE O'CIA - NCIE. Com money 651 —for account, 6511—Redsced 641 i 4 ter Cent. 791 80-5 per Cent. Navy96til. Jzdisq. le. to 4s. preen.—Bonds 225. 21$. press. Government yesterday received dispatches from Mr. WELLESLEY at Cadiz, dated the 15th ult. It is understood that the troops with General BLAKE had embarked on the preceding day to set sail for Huelva, district of Niebla, to join General BALLAsTsuos, and with him to proceed in the direction of Seville.— Sour has proceeded to meet and form a junction with Mott riatc, who detached General MARTINIERE with 2000 men to facilitate that object. It is the npinion in Cadiz, that all the French armies will be concentrated, and that they will be strong enough to !Llzard a battle. _ _ A legion is now forming by Colonel DOWNIE, %v:,iCll is to consist of 2000 infantry and 1000 cavalry, and is to be called the Legion Estremania. This T , 'rce is to be commanded chiefly by British officers, and is to be attached to the fifth army, stationed in - Lt:rernadura. The following is an extract from the tatter we have alluded to, and which was put on board at Lis'oon on the 420th ult..— " The Spani,h Fifth army, which suffered greatly from the treacherous surrender of Badajos, is at present in Portugal be hind the English, and consists of front 6to 10,000 men. Gene r‘l BaLI.tSTEROS is scouring the country as a Guerilla with a I.w thousands of Iris carps. He and General Don CARLOS Ds T ANA are considered zs very able and active officers, and as _ssing the confidence of the army." A letter has been received from Colonel WATERS, :zing the circumstances of his escape to the Eng. i,sh a:my. It is dated from head-quarters, the 17th of April. He says that he was confined seven or &ght days under a guard at Ciudad Rodrigo, having ntuscd to accept of his parole of honour, and that he r.; raged to elude the vigilance of his myrnndions. A vessel has arrived from Lisbon, which left the Taus on the 27th. When she sailed, it was reported that Lord WELLINGTON had advanced towards An. dglusia at the head of 7000 English and Portuguese cavalry, and a large body of horse artillery. He was accompanied by Marshal BERESEORD'S army, in which the Spanish and Portuguese corps are said to amount to 25,000. The first object of this movement was understood to be to operate a junction with the Spa nish;xpedition from Cadiz, under General Duals. tNE ARMIt. On Monday the volunteering from the Militia into the Regulars, under the late act, commenced at Ply mouth Dock, and so enthusiastic are these brave fel lows in the cause of their country, that many of the corps turned out more than their quota in a few hours —in consequence of which lots have since been drawn to ascertain who should go ; and it is asserted as a positive fact, that many of those drawn were offered from one to three guineas, by their %indrawn corn rales, to be allowed to voluateer' in their places. The Royal Cornwall regiment Was among the first that turned out more than its quota; and the whole of this fine regiment, it is asserted, would to a man have volunteered, had the act permitted it. The following are the regiments now at; Plymouth and neighbourhood, viz. the Royal Cornwall, Cheshire, North Devon, South Hants, Lancashire, Notting- ham, Somerset and Shropshire. A finer body of men than the whole eight regiments, collectively, never took the field. Wednesday the volunteering forthe line commenced from the Ist Royal Surrey Militia, and Cumberland, . stationed at Norman Cross ; the quota for the Surrey being 92. As soon as the order was read in the circle, the whole number allowed to go, turned out, with three officers. The 56th, commanded by General NORTON, was the favourite regiment-85 as fine fel lows as ever handled a musket, selecting that regiment to join. The Cumberland, a much stronger regiment , only turned out 29. • MdY.AL IN'T'ELLIGENCE. FALMOUTH, APRIL 30. His Majesty's ships VENERASLI and Ims have anchored in this Bay from the Coast of France. PLYMOUTH, MAY 1. Arrived the NEREIDE frigate (late French la Venus, one of those taken at the Isle of France) from Portsmouth ; and the Rosa tender, with impressed men, from Greenock ; also the Eleanor, KEsirroN, from the Savanrtah, bound to Bourdeaur, detained by his Majesty's ship MEDUSA. Came up the har bour the BULWALKI 74. PORTSMOUTH, MAY 2. • Arrived the Trafalgar, Doncaster, Fame, and 12 other transports, under convoy of his Majesty's ship PROVIDENCE, who, with three or four other vessels, are proceeding for the Downs.—Wind W. DEAL, MAY S. Arrived a ship called the Pegasus, detained by his Majesty's ship MARTIN ; the RAVEN sloop of war, from a cruize off Flushing ; and the Susannah mer chantman, from St. Vincent's, in 47 days. Wind W. SHEERNESS, MAY IL Sailed the MANLY gun-buig, to the Westward ; and the Forrester, GLOVER, (American brig) to the Downs; also the MERCURIUS man of war, and FLAMER gun-brig, with a convey of about 60 ships, mostly in ballast, to the Baltic. The next convoy will sail on the 13th instant. Wind S.W. fresh brew!. AtIAM O BittoowAk•. A GARLAND. dorfirr OF CokitoN corisci.t. Yesterday a Court of Common Council was held at Guildhall, which was numerously attended. DlsTßEssin, pontocussx. Mi. DIXON gave notice, that he should next Court day move, that a surd (4f money be granted to the re lief of the distressed Portuguese. =TIM PRISONERS IN FRANCE. A letter was rend from the Committee for manag ing the Subscription for the Relief et the British Pri soners in France, acknowledg;ng the receipt of a do nation of 500 guineas from this Court, and returning thanks for the same. FREEDOM OF TH*CITY TO THE PRINCE RECENT. - . ;tlr. Qui,: rose to call the attention of the Court to this subject. With respect to the origin of the motion, whatever its merits, he could claim none cif t'.eni. The motion had its origin with a worthy Magistrate, a friend of his (Alderman Combe), and ;;e (Mr. Qiiin) had merely given shape to his idea. Nearly half a century had now elapsed since the Freedom of this city had been conferred on any of the Royal Faniiiy,, but he was persuaded that on no occasion could an opportunity more worthy than the present occur to renew the practice. After paying some high and merited compliments to the Prince, he concluded by moving the Freedom to his Royal Highness. Mr. FAVEL seconded the motion, and congratula‘ ted the country upon the display of those principles by the Prince Regent, which had placed the House of Brunswick on the Throne. -He trusted at length to see the dawn of that day, when the appellation of Friends of the Constitution would not be confined to those who protected the abuses which were under• mining it—but rather should be appropriated to such as wished to preserve it b y the destruction of these. abuses. He hoped to see all Friends of the Constitu tion, from the Prince to the peasant, united against domestic, as well as foreign enemies—and that the extension of English power should be accompanied with the extension of English principles. Alderman CHRISTOPHER SMITH also approved of— the motion. Mr. Alderman Comes thanked Mr. Quin for his handsome allusion to him, and had no doubt but this testimony of the esteem and regard of the City of Lon. don would be acceptable to the Prince. Mr. Quvir then adverted to several precedents as to the mode of proceeding in presenting the freedom of that City to Members of the Royal Family, and moved, that the Freedom be presented in a box of British heart of oak—that a Committee, consisting of Mr. Box and others, be appointed to prepare the said bex, with devices, &c. and that the Lord Mayor and the Committee wait on the Prince Regent, to know when he would be pleased to receive this mark of their regard and esteem, and report the answer to that Court. . All these Resolutions were unanimously agreed to. THE RECORDER, ACC. ... .. , Mr. BELL novel that the salary of the Recorder of London should be advanced £lOOO per annum, making it £2500 in all. Mr. Bell, in a very neat speech, stated the importance and dignity of this high situation ; the various duties, as well as the responsi bility attached to it ; the urgent necessity rf pre serving it in eminent hands ; and of making it an object to professional men of talents and experience to look up to; and concluding with a just compliment I to the present Recorder, and the atterfttow atitt - trart- • tude which the Court owed to him for his honourable, and able discharge of the functions of the Office.— The motion was agreed to unanimously. On a Report from the Navigation Committees the Court unanimously agreed to oppose, in the House of Lords, the Southwark Bridge Bill, should the same be passed in the House of Commons ; and a Petition was agreed to accordingly, to be presented to the Houle of Lords. An afßicting detail has been laid on the table of the House of Commons, in consequence of the hu mane endeavours of Sir SAMUEL ROMILLY to modify our Penal Laws. It is a return of the number of Commitments for trial in the years 180.5-6-7-8, and 1899, " distinguishing the Crimes, the Convictions, and the Sentences." . In London and Middlesex alone, it appears, that the numbers were : Committed. Indicted. Convicted. 1805 - - - 980 - - - 931 - - - 558 1606 - - - 899 - - - 655 - - - 475 1807 - - . 1017 - - - ' 960 - - - 542 1608 - - - 1110 - - - 1074 - - - 619 1809 - - . 1242 - • - 1197 - - - 750 In this melancholy table the gradual increase of crimes and convictions for the last three%years is very remarkable ; and we fear that the evil may be traced to the pressure of the times, for we observe that it is under the head of larceny that the increase of crimes is ch i efly to be found. To give an'idea of the number of Commitments, Trials and Convictions for all . England, we subjoin the return for the year 1809 : Committed. indicted. Convicted. Excented. Home Circuit 365 332 205 17 Oxford ditto 269 263 151 3 Western ditto 267 373 152 4 Midland ditto 233 .211 134 4 Norfolk deo 121 118 ' 70 3 Northern ditto 164 ' 93 ' 49 7 North Wales ditto 1 1 Brecon ditto 10 10 Carmarthen ditto 18 15 Lancasbiat ditto 105 96 Durbin a S Loudon and 1242 1197 Middlesex 4 • 52 13 ',40 . 7 e ••••• 2710 1601 1577 so The Country Quarter Sessionir afford a striking difference in the taste for petty thefts. In Kent rise poor steal peas and King's stores— in Nortoik and in Sussex, Cowls. in some other couLtics they steal every thing. MARK-LANE, MAY 3. —The market this day has but short remaining supplies of Wheat, waiting arri- . v.ds, kw sales are effected, and those neatly at last prices—Barley likewise, and in short supply—Malt heavy sale—but few Peas and Beans of each descrip tion, and at little fluctuation—there are also but short supplies of Oats, and this trade again quoted some what dearer—prices of Fleur remain w►thout varia tion. _______ .—___ ORNRRAL CUR/3113T •s VWDSI. Wheat 635. 76f. 665. Beus, (old) Ms. 555. Fine ditto, 921. SW. Tick dims. (old) 445. aft Rye (new) 345. Wis. Oats, 'Ss. Ws. Us. Barili, 325. 40s. Od. . P*edd kw, 00s. SI& Id. Malt. 645. 70s. Poem Mao. Us. Wit , Pees (Saws) 40s. Us. Rape Seed 145 15* Pos itoori Tie. to 000,4eowede, 70s. Se 71* _I BY JOHN MAYNE. Let butane, exult in her ht roes, victorious, And ENGLAND extol her great NeLsoN, so glorious! Whereer, for the valiant, fond bosoms are glowing, The SCOTS may be proud of their t LAIIO of BALOOWAN ! From SCOTIA'S famed land, where his forefatherq fiourish'd, And still where true valour and genius are nourished, To fight for his country, with zeal overflowing, Away to the wars went brave GRAHAM of BALOOMAN Aticacaousia and Moose, immortal in story, Hie comrades In battle, and partners In glory, Beheld, with delight, while his laurels were growing. The hero and patriot in GRAHAM of BAIA:AM/AN ! For, often, at tlidnight, the camp cloak his cov'ring, While Spirits, benignant, around him were hov'riug, He stole the repose, which to Nature was owing, To study their welfare who dwell at as Lnownst ! On the Heights of Barrosa, &reel without slumber, The foe In battalla, and triple his number, He fought, and he conquer'd; to France nobly shoiring How Britons can triumph, led on by BALGOMAN Whole legions were routed; their confidence shaken ; Guns, banners, and gen'rah, and squadrons were taken; And those who escap'd, with a sigh, are bestowing The meed of renown on the troops of BALOOWAN In niusering out force, when the battle is over, Affection bewails some lost friend or fond lover; But Fame's golden trumpet shall never cease blowing 'lie names of the heroes who vied with BALoOwAN 1 April, 1811. • Balgowan, in Perthshire, is the patrimonial Inheritance of Lleutenant-General THOMAS Galt nail, the Hero of Barrosa. In several little elegant poetical productions which have recently appeared on the subject of our Hero, the word GRAHAM is made a dissyllable. For the sake of the English reader, it may, therefore, be proper to remark that, in Scotland, the name is pronounced as a monosyllable, and is often spelled GRMIII. t in speaking to or of the Laird, or landed Gentleman, the Scots say BALOOWAN, TCRILAIMUTI I, &C. instead of General GCE \I t, or Mr. MAXWiLL—the name of the estate being uniformly used ma title of respect to the proprietor. Another List is forming for the Loan, at the head of which is the House of REID and laviNe. There seems to be the usual eagerness for the loan that there ever was, and the consequence is a rise of Stocks be fore it is taken. LITERARY FUND.—The Anniversary of the Insti tution of this Society was celebrated yesterday at the Freemasons' Tavern, the Earl of CHICHESTER in the Chair. A very full attendance of the Members and friends assembled upon an occasion so Laudable. After the cloth was removed, Non Nail Dentine, was chaunted in a very impressive style by Messrs. SHIELD, TAYLOR, ELLIOT, &c. Among the toasts and sentiments given, were the following, viz. " The Katie with three times three. "The Queen and Royal Family," with three. NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING, tan. " The Prince Regent," with three times three. YWHISSAT, MAT 2. " Prosperity to the Literary Fund." Lord (Word's Victoria, sit. 41h. beat Ld Sackville's Pan, Sat. " The Duke of Somerset," with three times three. lb. D. I. 200 gs. b. ft.-6 to 4 agst Victoria. Mr. Caoaea gave—" The health of the Noble Chairman, the Sir J. Shelley's f. Circe. by Sorcerer, out of Houghton Lass, Earl of Chichester." beat Mr. Payne's f. by Goiania, out of a sister to Cheater, tist. 41b. each. Ab. M. wogs. h. ft.--7 to 4en Circe. The Noble Earl, in returning thanks for the din 41b. adverted to the opinion which had gone abroad, S wee p s takes of loop. each, li. ft. colts, eat. sib. hilies, es t. 211 r Two-yr-old C. that his Royal Highness the PRINCE RENT would Mr. Lawrell's f. by Young Whiskey - . - 1 honour the Meeting with his presence. The Noble Mr. Thornhill's c. by Beningbrough: dam by Pots** ' 1 Earl observed, that it was certainly the wish and in- Mr. Ladbrokes C. Hamlet, by Hambletonian - ..1 Bto4 on Mr. Lateral's f. 8— tention of his ROYAL HIGHNESS to have been present Major Wilson's Erebus. So. beat Lord Lowther's Bramble, on this Anniversary, but the cares and anxieties of 7st. 71b. Two-yr-old C. 100 gs. h. ft.—Even. office had so far engrossed on his attention, that he Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. R. M. could not spare time to be present. At the same time, Sir 1. Sheiley's f. Circe, by Sorcerer, Pat. 31b. - I h e k new th a t hi s R OYAL HIG HNESS ' S h eart was pre- Mr. Watson's 1 . by Sorcerer, out of illoigma, eat. sib. 2 sent with the Society.—( Loud applause: followed this Mr. Andrew's Trophonius - - ' . p t i Mr. Payne's I. by Gohanna, out of a sister to Chester, Sit. sib. pd short address.) 7 tb 4on Mr. Watson's Filly. The Noble Earl then returned his thanks to the TROTTING MATCN.--Thuraday be'anight, a match for 41:10 was Company for the honour done him. run on the Spalding road, between Mr. Woodthorpe's bay horse The health of the Vice-Presidents was drank, and by Old Lance, rising six years old, and Mr. 1 homas Winter's bay tsare by Old Pagan, ten or eleven years old. The ground of 1 Sir JOHN Cox HIPPESLEY returned thanks in the names the race was from Hi g h-street 3 011-bar to Spalding-bar, 15 miles ;, of those Gentlemen.—Then followed " : the horse was allowed two miles start, making the distance 13 I " Lord Wrllington miles for him, and was to be trotted only ; whilst the mare was I with three tinter three ; and the brave Defenders of Portugal drank with unbounded acclamation,. ' was to go the IS miles at such paces as the rider should choose. " General Graham, Sir William Beresford, and the brave Por- The race was won by Mr. Woodthorpe's horse, which trotted tuguese Army." These toasts were drank with enthusiasm. t he distance in 58minutes carrying 14 stone. Mr. Winter's m are went her distance in ;bout 55 minutes, but the rider pulled In the course of the evening, " GOD save the King," up the last three-quarters of a mile. The horse trotted the eighth 'a most beautiful glee, composed by Mr. SHIELD, who Mlle in three minutes and a half. At starting betting was 6 and i assisted on the occasion, and several other songs were o to 4 against him. 1 1 sung . by Mr. DiONUM and other Gentlemen, which The Four-in-Hand Club met yesterday, at Mr.. contributed greatly to the harmony of the meeting. BCXTON'S. Cavendish-square was crowded with car- Mr. FITZGERALD recited two poems of great merit, riages and horsemen. The windows were full of ele which met with unqualified approbation and applause. gant. beauties. The Club drove off at two o'clock, in the following order, to dine at Salt Hill : MT. CAMPBELL BROWNE also recited, with applause, I. C. BuiTON, Esq. President, Four Rays. an elegant poem from the pen of Mr. BOSCAWEN. 2. Lord HAVILZ, Vice President, ditto. The Treasurer stated the funds of the Society, the S. Captain Ao.ta, Four Greys. receipts of which had been within the last year £lOOB, 4. Mr. Smelt, Bays. 5. Sir BLI.LINOHAM GHANAM,RATI. and the payments ae7.54. 9s. leaving a surplus of about E. Mr. CHAMPION, Bays. 1253. 1 ls. He stated a variety o donations, among 7. Captain Miramar, a nem Member; who brought op tilt 1 which was one of Mrs. Price, cl Gloucester-place, of Rear in a fine style, with an elegant new Bareuche, Harness,' fifty pounds. and bay Horses. ; After the Noble Chairman had quitted the Chair, They all went off in a fine trot round the Square, ; , Mr. ROWCROFT took it, and nominated the Stewards except No. 6, whose horse: cantered, to the great mor ; for the ensuing year ; when the Gentlemen appointed tification of all scientific charioteers present. i expressed their readiness to undertake the office for Sir JOHN Roiaaas much disappointed the Club by the benefit of the Society. not at:ending; Lord CLINTON did the same; MARTIN HAWKE is at Newmarket; and Sir CHARLES Bead- ' The Cumberland Society dined yesterday at the FYLDE still an invalid. ' Crown and . Anchor in the Strand. His Royal High- All the horses were bays, except Capt. AGAR's, ness the Duke of CUMBERLAND was in the Chair, which he did not leave until eleven o'clock. Several they were greys. The tails of the cattle all sported the ifnittsley cut. 1 loyal and patriotic Wags were given in the course of Previous to Mr. BUXTON'S taking the reins in hand, the night, and several appropriate songs were sung by Messrs. TAYLOR, FITZSIMMONS, KING, and EMERY. a Gentleman present asked him the utility of being a coachman, he replied, " Before I drove my own His Royal Highness gave, among other toasts, the carriage, I knew not the proper distinctions ; but now "Bonny Lasses of Cumberland," which was drank with much enthusiasm. Among the Nobility and I can point out every thing from a hack ysia to a main :l4ring ;or a nob and rocket to a twitted pawring." Gentry present, we noticed the Duke. of MoNritose, the Earl of LowsnALn, and the Members for Cunt The Duke of YORK, the Earl of SEFTON, Sir HENRY berland, Carlisle, and York. The evening was spent P A YTON, Mr. Wsurratusari, Mr. Anne:Lae, Colonel in the most perfect conviviality. Among the songs, O'KRLLY, the Earl of Postrusouna, &c. &c. were on "Rule Britannia," 44 Duke Doman," and 44 Deft in the horseback in Mortinier 4 treet , to see the set - out. In Cavendish-square, the carriages were so numerous, as Fountain," by Mr. FITZSIMMONS, were particularly ad to form a line, three deep, around. . mired, and honoured with an sacs. , A match was finally made between Rimmer and Colonel MAXWILL s the Commandant at Senepl, Molinenz yesterday, foe 100 guineas, to fight op Tues- is' appointed Governor of Sievra Leone l and Mr. day fortnight. - Twan g has sailed les the Settlement. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.