The National Register. — London, England, 1822-03-25 00:00:00

. LADT-DAY. Holiday at the Exchequer. Bank, South Sea, and East India flumes. Wodtdcript- 'LONDON, MONDAY, MARCH 25. Three o'clock, p.m. The discussion of the Budget in the Chamber of I)eputies was resumed on Wednesday last, when M. Brun de Villaret availed himself of the opp.atunity to attack the conduct of Government in not having attempted to establish a commercial intercourse with St. Domingo. He upbraided Ministers also with suffering all commercial intercourse with the pro vinces of Belgium and the Rhine to cease, the hearts of the inhabitants of which were French, and whose territory he prophesied would, one time or another, be under the dominion of France. He next adverted to Italy, and inveighed the French Government for having remained quiet spectators while the natural rival of France was peaceably suffered to take pos session of 'Naples and the whole of Italy, and even to establish garrisons on the French frontier. The views taken of this aggression by the Deputy are no doubt in accordance with the sentiments of all libe ral Frenchmen, and with the feeling of every hide ' p,:ndent individual throughout Europe. Ile censured Ministers fOr not interfering in behalf of the long persecuted Great:, who were struggling to throw OA' the yoke of their oppressors, but on these sub jects he could not extract any opinion from those whom he accused. The French Journals contain speculative para. .graphs of a warlike tone between Russia and the Porte, but, as emanating evidently from stockjobbers end their agents, they are scarcely deserving of no tice. Private accounts mention that a treaty has been entered into between the Courts of Great Bri tain and Denmark, by virtue of which England is to garrison Elsineur with troops, on the first shot being fired by Russia against the Turks, for the pur pose of having the command of the Sound, and to prevent the Russian fleet from uniting with that of ti.e Greeks. This runtour, however, rests on vague authority, but it is Llieved that Russia would im ntediately invade Turkey, if it was not for the fear a a general war, for which the difil2rent Putters are Ly no means prepared, in consequence of the de vressed state of their respective fines ices. So far it is a fortunate circumstance fur mankind that they are so poor, otherwise humanity would again be tortured with all the horrors of universal war, and a further effusion of human blood. To avoid the .r:petition of such revolting scenes, the Powers of Europe should unite and demand emancipation and security for the Greeks ; the l'orte then must lis ten to their voice, and Greece would again flourish and be free. The select committee oa ti.c state of the police are constant in their labours, and arc likely• to obtain some valuable information that will lead to results beneficial to the public, and we hope, to the safety of the metropolis, which swarms with desperate thieves and robbers of every description. The asso c;ation of depraved children, both male and female, •in the public streets, supplies a constant succession of thieves, and merits particularly the attention of. tae committee. The will of the late T, Coutts, Esq. was proved the Prerogative Court of Canterbury on Wed .ncsday last, by five of the executors, viz. Mrs. H. •C•ants, widow, the relict, Sir Edmund Antrobus, - the C. Trotter, Edward Majosibanks, and Edmund Antrobus the younger, &qrs. ; a power being re reeved of granting probate to Andrew Diekie, to • William Adam, the younger, Thowas Atkinson, and John Parkinson, I.qes. the other executors. The prstator, by his will, which is dated the 9th of May, 1820, appoints Mrs. Coutts universal legatee, and bequeaths to her his share in the banking-boos.: and business in the Strand, and all benefit and interest to arise therefrom. There is a codicil to the will, which relates to trust property only. The personal property within the province of Canterbury is sworn • ut.der 600,0001. A line of communication from London to Ports mouth, by means of telegraphs, takes place directly. . They are to be under the directions of Naval Lieu -4 nartA. -••••1 'THE NATIONAL REGIBTER INSURANCE SOCIETIES. So many new Societies fur Insurances have lately started up—the professions of all are so enticing—the pre• tenuous of seine are so delaeive— while at the same time stability and honour in these institution' are so essential to the peace of families, who commit their.protection to them, that great caution is how more than ever necessary in the selection of an insurance office. About half neralarY 'Once there was a similar rage for insurance and annuity schemes. Dr. Pi ice said of their projectors, " They believe that the schemes they are supporting will last their time, nod that they a ill be gainers, and as to the injury that may he dune to their successors or to othcre—ii is at a distance and they care little about it.' In the event they all failed, mid front the race which the projectors of the new societies are running, in the reduction of rates, these is every reason to expect that a similar result will befal many of the societies of the present day. Of this the members of several have become so well convinced, after a few yews eaperience, that they have broken up, and joined more thriving binlies. The Nleinhers of the Birmingham Life Office dissolved their concern, and paid upward. of 20,0U01. in one sum, to be admitted into the Ptio•nntrur Life Office. The London Commercial Life Office also dissolved and paid another large sum to iOiti the PnoviinZ NT Life tylice. These - Companies were respectably conducted, and t he managers failing to procure a still's leitcy iif business upon adeanate premiums, preferred n dissolution of the societies to driving st trade upon losing terms, to pro tract their individual advantage as officers. The Philanthropic Annuity Office adopted a different course, and struggled upon inadequate premiums, amid difficulties and litigations, until it terminated in insolvency, and complete r xhaustiltu. The National Union has finished its career in n shorter pencil!, ill the slime way ; and its parent, the Norwich Union fur mutual insurance, after having blazoned forth its pruiliAious wealth in every nook rind corner of the empire, is obliged to give up the ghost, with the confession us exhibited before the Lord Chancellor, " Tacit INSTEAD OF naisc IN A FLOCIIISII ING CONDITION, it (the Norwich Union) WAS REDUCED TO • STATE OF Cln cat . DISCREStI. involving the Directors in considerable peril, as the y were primarily liable on the policies, and mould have be seek contributions from the members at large, that several heavy losses, and some unfortunate differences, laud induced the Directors to determine their responsibility, by re fusing to continue the policies." 'f he bursting of this bubble was long ago foretold, and its event proves the little credit that is dime to asseverations in advertisements. The managers of the departed Non w ten UNION are now setting up a new company, under the old name, and contending in Chancery with the members fur the fragments of the old society. Their new concern is merely b.d imitation of the plan of the Con NTS( FIRE OFFICE, railway the sal ject of their celibate, now of their rinse, as being "au improve's:rue' of the mutual insurant c pi iiiciple. 1116.10 C tEC4ll,eVations and bankruptcies among psi ties w h o were Il ght to be trustworthy and affluent, the public a ill at length see the necessity of being, cautious, and of enquiring strictly iota, the characters and conduct oft muse alto offer t hem their protection, before they c 111111 l tit their interests to Lands which have proved unfaith ful, ur winch 'MUM untried. I am, Sir, A Plf U IJEN T MAN CO /EN 7' GARDEN THEATRE. The lovers of genuine comedy were highly gra tified on Tuesday evening by the production of that masterpiece of Sheridan's genius, '[he Sckool for .Scandult amait the vapid insipidity of modern plays, this truly classical performance is like an Oasis in the Desert, refreshing the weary traveller with unaccustomed verdure. The piece was played lin the purpose of intro. during Mr. Charles Kemble to the audience, for the first time this season; he was greeted with that cor dial welcome which is the fair reward of his high professional merits: we trust that it will prove the harbinger of success to the new management of this Theatre, of which, we understand, Mr. C. Kemble is placed at the head. It would be superfluous to comment on the parti culars of a performance on which the public have had so many opportunities of forming their opinion ; but we cannot retrain from remarking, in a general manner, that Mr. C. Kemble represented Charles Surpee with undiminished spirit and elegance, and well deserved the ti:Event applause which he re ceived. Mrs. Davison continues without a rival in the character of Lady Twee, which she performed with her usual sprightliness a:al grace. We are surprised that this lady's fine talents are not more frequently called into action, for she is admired as often as she is seen. Mr. Farren's Sir Peter was in his very best type, and there needs no higher praise: Mr. Fawcett's exertions gave unuusal prominence to the part of Sir Oliver Surfizce. Mr. Macready's conception of Joseph is unques tionab!y just, but his execution is somewhat deficient in vigour. We beg leave to suggest to this gentle man, that a little more force of expression, and ele vation of tone, would greatly increase the effect of his performance; this observation might be fairly applied to Mr. Islacready's acting in general, fur al though his under tunes are always judiciously intro duced, they are not very wel suited to the vast size of the Theatre, and are sometimes almost unheard by those who sit far from the stage. Mr. Moses aflioded a little extra Merriment by a sly allusion to the late ministerial operations on the Navy Five per Cents., and the piece altogeihrsit s was received in the most flattering manner. '• On Sunday night the brewhouse of It. Mawl , y, Esq. at Blackheath, was broken open, and a fixed copper was taken down and carried away by stone thieves, undiscovered —The nightly depredations committed ini this ut:4;hbourhood become alarming. Lon Don irearhyto ........._ CORN EXCHANGE, Moirnate, MARCH t 5. There has been 'tome considerable arrival, of Wheat hem Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, since Friday, but the quality is not much improved; the fine samples fully supported our former prices, but the inferior is without demand. Prime malting barn pies of Barley went off rather briskly, at our last quotations. Oats were dull in sale, and rather lower than on last Monday, although the supply was not very large. In Beans and Peas there is no alteration worth noticing, but these articles were not much in demand. _ ____ CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY, Mauer, 42. There were several fresh artivals of Wheat at market this day, but the demand was not brisk ; the prime samples may be quoted at our last statement, but the inferior qualities were lower. Malting Barley keeps up its price. The Oat trade was eery dull, but very few bargains were effected, and those at lower prices than on Monday. In Beans and Peas we cannot (mow any alteration. The market was very . dull, and no great expect. ations of any improvement are entertained. CURREN l' Pitt Per W lIlCil :is OF GIL %ter 51enuare 1 MONDAY. s. s. 56 a 70 94 et 54 36 a 56 I 27 a 29 LIN FOR TJ ,f Eight INA LS LEh, NEU 1 Esp. s. S. 54 a 68 31 n 5 36 is 58 21 u ERID6II., 6. S. 56 a 70 14 a 54 36 a 52i VT a 29 Old %Vilest New Red Wheat New Mote do Rye Braok, or Buck Wheat Barley Pale Malt Feed Ott, Brew orPuland do New 'Fick Beans Old ditto New Pioeon ditto Grey Pease Rapeseed per last FOREIGN. American Riga and Russia and Vries. laud ditto. Rye ... Harley Feed Oats Brew or Poland do. Pigeon ditto . Roiling Pease Ore) Pease Linseed perm.. a '2l a 27 52 a 130 15 u 23 22 u 25 10 a 23 22 a 2ii K 4 a 25 1.:0 a 33 25 a 27 sot. a SV. u— -21 a 27 52 a GO 15 a 22 22 a 24 22 a 24 25 a l 7 24 a 26 33 a 34 26 a 2S 301. a 32/. a 21 u 27 bl a t 9 IS a 23 22 a 24 22 a 24 YJ a 27 21 a I:6 33 a 34 26 a 27 301. a 32 . -- a 6i a 72 b 2 a IA) -- a -- lib a 72 32 a 60 tt CZ n i 1 52 at t,O 48 a 56 25 a 22 21 a 25 16 a 22 '2l a 29 26 a 28 30 a 32 21 a Ilu 32 a 40 48 a 56 25 a 2; vl a 25 :6 a 22 21 a 25 2L: a 28 30 a 32 24 a 26 32 a 40 43 a 56 25 a 27 21 a 23 16 a 22 21 a z 5 26 a 2s 30 a 32 21 a 26 32 4 4u AVERAGE PRICE OF CORN, Per Quarter, of the 'Fuel , e 1114011.1 nm Districts of ENGLAND and WALLS, fur the Week euclitog Match itith, extracted trues Satuitiey's Gazette. Wheat... 45. ILI I Barley.— 183 31 Beau; 2ls V I lt!,e Is 0at...." 15: TI J Pea. ... 1 Plat OF Ft Per Sack ut lice or 280i1,5. s. S. . 6. Fine Digitslo Liour 50 a 5, I American Flour :i7 a ati Sectinub tlittu a :AI per Bairn of I the Qtiftrtel n Loaf. BROWN Olt MUNCOVAIIO SUGAR.. Average l'rice Prow the Heim us made in the Week ending last. 345. Oil. per cwt. exclusive ul dotty. PRICES OF TALLOW, PRICE 01 FAT, per st. of 81b. , SOAP, &c. per 11'21b. ITown Tallow sls (04 04 Od Yellow Russia 0, Otl—. Od 11 hitu ditto —s ud —s Od AI elted Stull 00i Od S 4. Od i Ditto Hough Ou6 Od 2(. Oil Greaves . . . . 14. ltd Good Dregs . .71 Od Curd Soap . . . 941 Yellow Suap . . bOlt Mottled . . . . 901 , 9s. /W.—Moulds, I Is. Od. red for ready 11111 l ley. Whitechapel Market Ss 1 St. Jame.'. Market Si Clare Market . 04 Ud 6s 2d Average-3i. Id. Price of Candles, per doze'', lid. per dozen allow, PR IC I: OF L LATH ER, l'er Pound. Mitts, 50 to Gslbb each ... Dre.sing hide.. Fine Coach Hides l3ll to 2id Crop Hides, 35 to 10110, for cutting Ditto, 45 to 5011). Calf Skins, 30 to 40Ibs 214 to M Ditto, 50 to 701 bi . 2Sd to 35i1 Onto, 70 to SOlbs l'unned tlor,c hides Small Seals (Greenland) Laige ditto, per pound .• • S:11 I T ELD MARK ET. :tIouDAY, himacn 23.—There was a very fair supply cf Beasts at market this day, but the alteration in the p ri c e of Beef is not worth noticing. The supply of Sheep was larger than we have hail to: some months, it even exceeded that of theChristmsa week; Mutton Wad thereline rather lower. Pork remains as per last. Veal continues high, and Calves are rather scarce.—lii the Hay-market there is liU alteration. "the milowilig is a cort,ct statement of the prices and nuinb..: at niarkct P RICE of MEAT, exclusive of lite Offal, which consists of ;lead, ils and Hide, and is woitti atsont id. per pound.—Per stone of bibs. 1410NDAY. HIM Y. Beef Ss lid t o 34 10d Beef 3. 01 in 34 31 Mutton 2. 4d to Is 2d Miami& 36 Oil to 3' 4d Lab s to Its lid Lamb 0. Oil to Os Od m h Veal 4. 2.1 to bs lid Veal 4. 0,1 to ti , Yot k2IFAto 4. Pork 04 0.1 to 4' U I fiend of Cattle at market. I Head of Cattle at Mar kel• Beasts Sheep and L:tinbs . 21,710 I Sheep and Lentils 2„: 110 +ll O rt. ) Pigs ...... C. 114 ^l l3) I Calves .. 140 nay """ -••-t30 0 to j 1 0 SLCIAW •• ••A' 1 4 0toA: f Ili 0 LONDON :Printed and Published by the Proprietor.. loll W TWiGG, at the Orrice, ';6,. FaeiStreet, where all Letters ea the Editor, (postpaid) lutist Ireathlrosed. - _ -~.~;~ 'LA : X .,