Star. — London, England, 1821-06-21 00:00:00

THE Q CI:Elf. Last night her ' MAJESTY honoured ASTLEYs Am phitivatre with her presence, and met such a recep sion as fully demonstrated the unabated ardour of her popularity. Upon her route to the Theatre she was hailed by the warmer applause of the people as soon as her car riaae was recognized. From Parliam ent. street, especially through -. Biitlge-street, and until the carriage reached the stage-door in Stangate-street,l the acclamations were loud and unrcznitted. Her MAJESTY Was accompanied in her carriage, which was drawn by four horses, by Lord and Lady HOOD, and Mr. Ath.TIN. On her arrival at the stage-door, her MAJESTY alighted, and was received by Mr. Alderman Wont), Mr. 11A RICYMORE (the S:age Ma nager), and Mr KINLOCK (the box-keeper), who con ducted her through an avenue formed across the Stage, and carpeted for the occasion, into a box on the left side of the house, which was splendidly fitted up for her accommodation. It is but justice to the Mana7ers of this little Theatre to state, that nothing practicable was left undone to testify their respect for their Illustrious Visitor. Her IMAJEsTY's intention to honour them with her patron age was not intimated to the Managers until late in the afternoon of Monday, and preparations were instantly commenced, which, we must say, were most successfully executed, to render the Theatre worthy of her presence. Mr. AsTLEy was, we rue sorry to understand, unable to attend, in consequence of in disposition, which has confined him to the country far sonic time. Her MAJESTY entered her box about a quarter after six o'tleck, and the moment she was recognized, the whole audience rose and expressed their respect and regard by cordial and continued applause, the Ladies waving their handkerchiefs, and the Gentlemen their hats, while her MAJESTY grace fully acknowledged their attentions. Cries of Got) save the King were mixed with the public applause, and the whole Dramatic Corps came forward to comply with the public desire; but after the first verse, the audience, who joined in the song, uniformly substituted the word Queen for King. Her MAJESTY; with the audience, stood during the performance of the great National Anthem. The first piece of the evening was entitled Gil Blas of Sa;ttillanc, and there were passages in this piece, which appearing; to the audience to bear some allu sion to the case of the QUEEN, were promptly caught and universally cheered. Where Gil Bias is about 'to rescue Donna Mender irons the cave of the ban ditti, he exclaims, 6' Trust me, Madam, that I will not forsake you, for it is the first duty of mankind to' succour women in the hour of peril"—(loudplaudits); —but when the performer added, " None but a d—d rascal would desert the woman whom he is pledged to protect," the cheers were rapttirous. Seve ral other passages, both in the first and second piece, were also applauded, from their apparent reference to her MAJESTY'S case. Between each of the acts the audience presented unequivocal testimonies of attachment to her MA JESTY, which she was graciously pleased to acknow ledge. Her MAJESTY appeared in excellent itealth. She seemed much amused by the performance, and could not fail to be gratified with the audience, for the sincerity of their regard was quite evident. She must be sensible, indeed, that she was on this occasion surrounded by the real people of Eng land—by those whose sympathy cheered her under the pressure of adversity—whose honest and resolute. zeal saved her from ruin, and the country from dis grace—whose opinion compelled the possessors of power to capitulate to the claims of justice—whose industry pays those Taxes from which her enemies derive the means of subsistence. Would that these enemies had witnessed the spectacle of yesterday evening ; it might have mortified their feelings, but it must have convinced their understandings of the undiminished popularity of the QUEEN, and that the people require only an occasion or an opportunity to evince its fervour and its force. Those are, indeed, very sopei ficial observers of the English character, who speculate that the QUEEN will ever cease to in terest English feeling, while she continues to be the object of persecution, or the subject of calumny.— • Every attack upon her but serves to augment the public solicitude for her safety, her comfort, and her honour. The audience of last night was considerably more numerous than has ever been witnessed at this Thea tre from the period of its original construction ; no part way, indeed, unoccupied ; the circus was so full that it became necessary to dispense with the usual equestrian exhibition. There were, we are assured, above 3,000 persons present, all of whom bore-are spectable appearance. The Boxes and Pit were filled with highly respectable company. This was the first Perim mance which her MAJESTY has patronised, or, to use a theatrical expressim, 44 commanded," since her return from the Continent. Her MAJESTY withdrew from the Theatre about ten o'clock, and was accompanied to her carriage, as die had been upon her entrance, by several persons of distinction, followed by the most enthusiastic ac clamations of the People. Dims—Yesterday morning, a meeti•rg took pla:e in the Iteqent's Park, between Captain T— and Mr. It—. The parties alighted about eight o'clock, and accompanied by two Gentlemen, proceeded about half a mile across the Park, where the ground (12 paces) having been measured, the parties fired, and the Captain received the ball of his antagonist above the right knee, which occasioned him immediately to fall. The seconds then interfered, and he was con veyed to his Hotel in the neighbourhood of Bond-, street. The cause of the unfortunate affair is said to have been the unsolicited attention of the Captain to a Lady in the company of Mr. R.—, on Tuesday evening, at the Opera-House. Tuesday evening, information was received at Queen -square Police-office, that Captain H— and Lieutenant-Colonel F— were to fight a duel at an early hour yesterday morning, in the Five Fields, Chelsea, and the officers were dispatched to take them into custody; but, on entering the field, they saw the Gentlemen, accompanied .by their seconds, in the centre of the field, and in a moment they fired. The seconds interfered, and, before the officers came up, a reconciliation took place. Neither of them re ceived the slightest injury. EAST-INDIA HOUSE. A Quarterly General Court of Proprietors of East India Stock was yesterday held at the Company's house, in Leadenhall-street. . On the motion of the Chairman (T. Rein, Esq.) the Resolutlon of the Court of Diiectors, recom mending a dividend of per cent. on the Comnany's , Stock, for the half year co mnienciir on the sth of January last, and ending on the .;";.h of July next, was aged to. The CHAIRMAN announced that Mr. Canning had addressed a letter of thanks to him and his honour able colleague, in consequence of the Resolution of the last Court, expressive of the high sense which the Company entertained of the Right Hon. Gentleman's exertions as President of the Board of Controul. Mr. 'lowa n-ru presented the Report of the Com mittee of By-Laws. It proposed an alteration in the mode of keeping the Seal of the Company. The Gentlemen who composed the Committee of By-Laws for the last year were re-appointed; with the exception of Sir J. B. WALstt, who resigned, and in whose place Mr. RICHARD TWINING was elected. COLONEL GILLESPIE. The CHAIRMAN stated, that since this Meeting had began some particulars had'been put into his hands respecting Colonel Gillespie, which he would state. It appeared that of the 34 years which this Officer had spent in the Company's set vice, 20 were served as Commandant of the Depot at Chatham, and the other 14 in the army in India : v.-hen he retired from the army his retiring pay was 2s. 6d. per day, as Bre vet Captain ' • but in consequence of some interference used by the Company at the Horse-Guards, lie was made a Lieutenant-CoioneL He was 69 years of age, and would, therefore, by the Act of Parliament, be entitled to a pension without producing medical cer tificates as to his ill health. His retiring pay, how- ever. was only 2s. 6d. Mr. HUME adverted to the false return made out, stating that Col. Gillespie had been a Civil 'servant of the Company 91. years. The thing was however accounted for by the circumstance of this 011icer's age, and perhaps in this instance there was no need of stating his services; but he observed there was a man named Martin Galling who had £2OO a-)ear, though be was only 35 years of age, and no cause for the pension was assigned. ST. lIELENA.—ZONAPARTE. Mr, D. KINNAIRD, in looking over the list, was struck with one circumstance, for which he hoped some satisfactory explanation would be given him. Amongst other names was that of William Owen, who enjoyed a considerable salary for filling some of tice in the Corresponding Department at St. Helena. It was a little curious that his services were classed under heads, such as " For Political Correspondence, £30;" " Commercial Correspondence, E. id ;" but he (Mr. Kinnaird) could not think why the Company were to pay for political correspondence from St. Helena. If it was carried to any extent, no one but the Government could receive the benefit of it, and they therefore ought to pay the expense. lie hoped it would not be overlooked in the account between the Company and Government. And now that he was on this subject, he should remark, that it was a little odd the Company did not bring their•account' with Government to some issue. The danger of leav ing long accounts standing over was admitted on all bands; and the Company ought to be assured that Government did not mean to play that game with them which Austria was playing with theimelves— ( Hear ).—lt appeared, by an account in his hand, that Government owed the Company for stores en gages in recent expeditions to St. Helena, no less than £1,400,666. And were they sure that this claim would be all allowed? The Chancellor of the Ex chequer had lately said that there were many things in the account of the East India Company which ould not be allowed ; and the Company ought to consider this in time. If the Right lion. Gentleman was correct, the Company had shewn either great ignorance or great dishonesty, in starting claims which could not he supported—(Hear, hear).—llis I lon. Friend near him (Mr. Flume) had long ago told them whom they had to deal with, and cautioned them to beware of Government in their dealings with it. tie hoped the Company had not made recent ad vances to Government sskithout having the best under standing with them on the subject. The CHAIRMAN said, that their dealings with Go vernment in the St. Helena transaction did not de pend upon an understanding, but that there was a written contract between them. It was true Govern ment did owe the Company a considerable sum, and it was a long time due; but he could assure the Hon. Gentleman the fault was not that it had not been asked for—(Lauglitcr). Some confusion arose from Governments mixing up the St. Helena account with old accounts ; but it was now decided to keep them separate, and the whole would be adjusted within a short time. lie had also to announce, that it was the intention of the Company in future to settle ac counts with Government every year—(Hear, hear). Mr. LOWNDES felt comfortable that the restriction which an order against the introduction of politics imposed upon him was removed by an Honourable Gentleman speaking of St. Helena, who would not positively be prevented from saying something on the occasion, and he too should have a word of politics (A laugh).—He advised the llon. Member to enforce, with all his might, in the House of Commons, those sentiments which he had just delivered, respecting the capture—or rather keeping—(Laughter)—of Bona parte at St. Helena.—alei e some disapprobation was expeessed at the introduction of politics].—He would go on ; he could not be silent ; Balaain's ass himself would bray forth his dissent from that mea sure—( A laugh ).—What ! keep the tyrant of Eu rope, the destroyer of its peace, living like a Prince at our expense ; and whilst we were half-starving the gallant Officers who kicked him from his throne, by halt-paying them! this Gentlemen, forsooth, was to be drinking Champagne in St. Helena—(Laughing). It was absurd—ridiculous. Hon. Gentlemen did not do their duty ; if he was in the House.— Mr. KINNAIRD here rose to state, that he was not answerable for the debate. which ensued upon his rising up to ask a question. Ile did net intend that it should lead to a debate. Mr. LowNoas then resumed, and concluded with an unqualified condemnation of the plait of keeping Bonaparte at St. Helena; and a qualified approbation of the exertions of the indefatigable Member for Aberdeen in favour of Retrenchment in the House. of Commons. . Mr. Hustr then made s,lste more objections to the Pension List, which were, however, satisfactorily ac counted for by the Chiiiiman. The CHAIRMAN InfOlmesi the Court, that a Bill was in progress through Parliament for regulating the private trade to China. Some discussion then arose as to the day to be appointed for holding another General Costa to ap prove of the new By-Laws. This day fortnight was at length fixed upon. LIBERTY OF TILE ASIATIC PRESS. Colonel STANHOPE, adverting to the notice which he gave at the•last General Court, of bringing on the subject of the Asiatic Press, had now to state, that in consequence of circun•.stances which had happened since he gave that notice, he would postpone to it the next Court. Mr. Hume suggested that this subject should not be agitated ; and, if the Hon. Member called uplan him, he would state that he had strong reasons for giving that advice. This Court could not alter the laws respecting the Press in India—that should Le the work of the Legislature. Colonel STA NIIOPE said, that during Lord Hastings's administration, he had nothing tii'tear for the Liberty of the Press in India ; but he thonght it was his duty to guard against the repetition of that mental des-. potism which had been once exercised there. He gave notice, therefore, that notwithstanding the sug gestions of the Hon. Member, he would, next Court, biting on his motion.—The Court then adjourned. LAIV INTELLIGENCE. • COURT OF KING'S BENCH, JUNE 20. WOOD V. MU& This was an action to recover the sum of £347, the amount of hops, under the following circum stances:—The hops were purchased by the plaintiff, near Andover, the seller imagining at the time, that he was disposing of them to the firm of Alderman Wood and Co. they were sent by the plaintiff to the ' defendants, who were wharfinger s, and they refusing under the circumstances to -give them np, the pre sent action was brought to recover the amount. It appeared from the evidence, that they were not purchased by Wood, but by xn individual who fre quently personated him, and whose onss examina tion on the trial by Mr. SCARLETT, proved amusing. Mr. GURNEY contended, with his accustomed abi lity, for the legality of the original sale: but he at length declared, that he must submit to be called.— Plaintiff nonsuited. SURREY SESSIONS, JUNE 20. AGENCY OFFICES. Douglas Gilchriat was indicted for unlawfully ob taining from Anne Metcalf the sum of five shillings, under false pretences. It appeared from the testimony of Anne Metcalf, ' that seeing an advertisement in April last for a tra velling companion to a Lady, and being in want of such a situation, she went to No. 5, Waterloo-road, near the Coburg Theatre, where she was told by the prisoner, that upon paying ss. she would be fur nished with the necessary particulars. Having paid the sum demanded, she was sent first to one place, then to another, but found, wherever she went, that no such person was wanted, or had been advertised for. On again returning to the office, and remon strating with the prisoner, he told her that he ex pected a letter from the country in a day or two, and that he would write to her by the two-penny post. Week after week passed, however, without her re ceiving the desired information, and the prisoner was accordingly apprehended.—The Jury, without hesi tation, found the prisoner Guilty, and he was sen tenced to Seven Years Transportation. There were two other indictments against the pri soner for similar offences. Mr. TURTON applied on behalf of the prisoner, and requested that he might be tried forthwith upon the other two indictments, as he would in those cases be enabled to place his present v.:se in a favourable light. Mr. Mauls" the Chairman, expressed his doubts whether. he would try the prisoner upon the other cases of which he knew nothing, and would take care that he was first sentenced in the case on which the Jury had just given their verdict. The worthy Ma gistrate then proceeded to comment on the extensive mischief which stich fraudulent establishments as the prisoner was connected with were productive of— which wrung the last shilling from the destitute and unprotected. It was for the purpose of making an example of those carrying on such iniquitous sys tems, that he pronounced the full penalty of the law upon the prisoner. THE BRIDGE-STREET ASSOCIATION. The LORD MAYOR having appointed yesterday for giving his final decision on the application of Mr. ex-Sheriff PARKINS, respecting the Constitutional Association, the Justice-room, in the Mansion-House, was crowded to excess at an early hour, by persons who were curious to hear the result. Mr.PAnxiNs, attended by Mr. THACKERAY and one of Mr. HAR MER'S clerks, attended a little after twelve o'clock, and was admitted to a private interview with the LORD MAYOR. His Lordship then informed the par ties that he had consulted the Statute, and had also taken the legal opinions of the City Lawyers; from which he felt he would be acting right in receiving the informations, in order that the question might be fully discussed. Accordingly, summonses were granted against Charles Murray, Gent. Attorney-at- Law; and J. B. Sharpe, the Honorary Secretary of the Association. The final hearing is fixed for next Saturday. Munovt.—A person, having the appearance of a Gentleman, was found murdered on Tuesday morn ing in the liegent's Canal, Mile-end. The body, on being taken out of the water, exhibitet: a most dread ful appearance, from a number of wounds and other injuries inflicted on different parts of it, apparently with a bludgeon.' His hands were beat to pieces, his legs were terribly injured, and his head was shock ingly disfigured. He was dressed in a black coat, waistcoat, and grey trowsers,' white stockings, and shoes. The initials "I. C. No. 1." on the stockings. The pockets had been rifled. The murderer has not yet been discovered. SPORTV.G IN7E4IGEKCE. ASCOT ItEATII RACES, WEDNIISDAY, Junvyta. The Etna was not present, and the Course wastut think attended, in compat ison wish the first day. 7 1 he Duke of York's nate of £5O far all ages. Mr. itatnsbottein'•s Shri - Athorn - - Nlr Wyndh: - . b. C. by Wh.lebone - - •- Two only w;:re placed, b at li ve started-6 to 4or the v i i i , ner, which waa code by Buckle. Tli 'Wingfield Etakes of rOgs. each. The Duke of Grafton's ch. c. by Woeful - - It Lop] I.owtler's Cuyp - - - - .t. Air. D.ttbon's limsErucian • - - - 3 Four started 6-6 to 4 on the winr.cs. The Billi.lginar Stakes cf 100-0. catl. Mr. Laney s Ibla beat Lord Verulam'i V:lrt::net, and N o others, easy-5 to 2on the whiner, Which filly was siscondle the Oaks. PARMA a FASIIIONL—The handsomest straw bonnets are a leo which are the least ornamented. The fashionables hsa ri ft "' derably curtailed the trimmings of crape bonnets. Elm is'be no means so general as formerly ; while rose and lemon col eus are universally worn. lu some bonnets,the ribbonn encircl e thi crown, and unitiog on the right side pass to the inside, end funk a bow, or sometimes a flower is placed there as on the outside g .she bonnet. Garden flowers, especially the hollyhml, aregreat favourites than Lid-flowers. Somerimes the hollyhocks areas; negated, being half rose ;.nil half lemon coloured.. CORONER'S 'Mat/EST.—AO Inquest was held yeti terday before CHARLES JEMNIETT, Esq. at the Awl. duke Charles, in Kennington, on the body rat Zama Gabriel, a fine youth, aged fifteen years, who sax unfortlusately 4;illed by a pistil n'ori ,,,,,,,_0g off ("isle i t was adjusting the flint with the muzzle poitr."..4 ts. wards his body), when the contents lodged in big body. It appeared from the evidence of Mr. 1104 A respectable chronometer-maker, that the youA via % articled to him, and early on Tuesday morning he was awoke by the boy knock at his chamber doe; and exclaiming, " I am shot? I have shot myself? On opening the door, the deceased fell into his arms, and while breathing a few short prayers, expired. I The pistol was afterwards found in t he shop, 24 bore evident marks of having been rcceptly crib. charged.—Verdict " Aceideatal D.mtit: 1 Saturday se'nnight, the Upper Ward of Lanarkshim . was visited by the severest thunder storm that isms membered by the oldest inhabitant of that piece, sc companied with a heavy fall .01 - hail. Nlr.Wszi.Co. michael, of Cireenshield-House, near Carnwatlt, ail struck to the ground, and lay senseless for someei. nutes. At the same instant, a horse in a cart, abut r, 150 yards distant, was also knocked down, and ten men near it were forced into a stooping position; tie , girls, at a considerable distance, also sensibly kit 61 shock, but fortunately none of them all are matt- .. rially bust. The hail fell in several places to the depth of four inches. ILLUMINATION IIIOTS.—Is! a Precept issued byes Sheiiff of Essex, directed to the Head Constable the Half Hutsdred of Becontree, within the said County, dated the 2d of June, 1821, the sum d 4357 ss. lid is ordered to be paid by the said Half Hundred of Becontree,. to defray the clmages and costs awarded to certain individuals, who, by actions : of law, sought recompence for the injury they sus tamed, in consequence of riot in the mends of N► vember last ; and the said sum of £357 ss. 1 . 41 A assessed on the several Parishes within the said 'Hat Hundred of Becoatree, in the following proport namely, on 1 West Ilam - £125 19 l& Leyton - - - £24 12 Barking - - - 54 9 9 Wanstead - - 15 4 0 Walthamstow - II 19 2} Little Ilford - 4 7a; Dagenham - 27 16 li East Hans - - 27 6 0 I Woodford - - 25 10 1i 1 The actual damages were under £3O; the remaining sum being the taxed costs in the suits at law. Tlik assessment can only be considered in the disgrace's( light of a penalty for riot on the above parishes; fur the loss does nut ultimately fall on those whose wit down are broken, or property destroyed, the law having provided that in all such cases,where the parties offend ing cannot be discovered and brought to justice, the' damages shall be made good by the adjoining parishes FATAL ItEM:LT OF A CRIMINAL CoNNETION.—A man of th name of Nicholls, a g ed about 56, residing in Butter-lane, Greae gardens, Bristol, h. wing become jealous of his wife, separate! from her about a month ago ; and on Wednesday se'nnight, is an evil moment, he %%sus tempted to introduce another fenole,s married woman, named Sonia Sly, as a substitute for Ins wits The frail fine one was taken to his bed-room ; but the guiltypat did nut conduct themselves with so much circumspection aide name of one of them might seem to imply, for a female toad, suspecting some foul play, laid her ear to the partition which de vided the apartments, and having received " conhnnation strong of what was passing within, went for the wife of Nicholls, who quickly repaired to the scene of action, burst open the door,tol discovered her faithless spouse in a situation which it is mud more easy to imagine than describe. A wane ensued henna Nicholls and his wife, and in the meantime Mrs. by!, fled fro the house, leaving her cloak and shoes behind her. Conscience 'true,. and terrified, she ran between two and three halal yards to her own dwelling in Pile-street, where she had left be husband confined to his bed; and on entering the door she fel down, and expired in a few minutes afterwards. A Cormel Inquest sat on the body, and returned a verdict of Apii!fly. I mob of boys collected around Nicholls's house on Thar* evening, andofter amusing themselves fur some time with bee In pieces of tin, old kettles, Ste. they proceeded to acts of IA lence, breaking the window shutter, and forcing the door odds hinges. Nicholls, apprelmnsiye diet his life was in danger, I out through an adjoining tenement, but he w:s discoverel al pursued by the mob nearly as fir az the Iran-bridge on the Ihd road, and back again, to the large drug manufactory, at Masi of Pile-street, where he took shelter. Ile was severely sewn and a person who attemptel to rescue him was shaniefolly A treated by the mob ----.--• X 7.57 S 11' - - DIRT /IS. Saturday, the wife of Mr. Gritlith, of Little Drarf,.... Strand, was delivered of two fine h ws. the week rue"! his son's wife was likewise delivered of two boys, all likelyser well, each having three within the year, being an imarase dM in the family within that short period. MARRIED. Monday, at Mary-It-bonne Church, Lieutenant-C.ol"i 1064.._ to Caroline Jane, third daughter of the late Dyut Buckigiltr of Hampton Court. At York, Upper Cann(la, Captain Win. Bourcbie, Emma, second daughter of J. M. Jackson, 01 0 - 141 Lisbon I Frince 1 0 I Haniburgb G o ttenburgit 0 I I Lerwani lclands e . New York u • 1)oblin Waterford 1 0 2 0 cuerm.,y and Jerfty 0 0 Ifo }lam3ers o 0 O 0 ..--- ------- rt 4 A HIGH• AT ATER at LONDON DUI DG it TO-NON - 37 e n ga ges steer 8 blaming - ' Atsernoun - • 1 • ----- ,- -.7 -7 7. =-:- ;..-;-,7 0 , 40 . I,* LION : Printed and published by Lava ii j':-ix, tents -BS& Malta 0 0 • N . I I In I ther 4 years. C` G. Ui 1F 31 luau of the Illuttr liegah of Fria T° of the the Al Coloui oomph Wotan Oatiou natty As 1 by Ac The so pi Bend-1 rads, Now i had A' Politic the prl %ions; Statist ries o Viewl AM, TIN tory, 1 to eta The! tea, lag di *Dieu. 17 ins T Load A' On irn Wen die a Raya Per, valid -_, NE Who they hien Who Hot from men and 1. 1 4 i DIED. Saturday, at Edinburgh, Mr. John liallantre, HOOkti his Majesty , for Scotland. Strong natural talents Wee in Mr. il. with the utmost warmth and kindnes s of _ and, by all who were honoured w i t h hi s i nt i mac y, h e wdlliol r e membered with a ff ectionate regret, as one of the WO' friends, as well as the most delig htful MAILS rem Dmr.--asir- aas-P*