The National Register. — London, England, 1818-01-04 00:00:00

JAN. 4. •jury from the Crown office, was like presenting you with a basket of rotten oranges, with a liberty to choose. [Laughter sad applause.] Formerly the mode of nominating was quite fast! They were not for the word select ! Now that thou sands of honest men were returned, they claimed the right to pick out. He had detained their attention too long. [Hear, hear, hear.] Had he the most irresistible power of working top their feelings, he would add not another word to call upon Englishmen in such a cause, for their presence there proved their intentions and good wishes ; and lie felt assured that their liberality would be corresponding. [Great applause.] lie then read the following resolutions 1. That the liberty of the press is one of the dearest rights and proudest distinctions of Englishmen; and is inseparably connected with, and wholly dependent on, the purity of the trial by Jury. 2. That the inestimable importance of the sacred and con stitutional right of trial by jury has never been more demon stratively proved than by the recent prosecutions and honour able acquittals of Mr. William Hone. 3. That parodies on Scripture having been wrrtten and published by Mlartin Luther, the Father of the reformation, by dignitaries of the church, and by other eminent and learn ed personages, down to the present time, we are persuaded that the exception taken to the parodies of Mr. Hone by the present Ministers of the Crown was to answer political pur poses against the liberty of the press. 4. That hypocritical prostitution of religion, and a pretend ed seal for its defence, when used by corrupt statesmen as a murk for political prosecution. must ever be held by all sin cere Christian, as the worst profanation of its sacred name. 5. That it is evident from the manner in which those pro secutions were co:nmenced and condlicted, that the real object of Ministers was not to protect religion ; but to crush an apparently defenceless individual who had exposed their political delinquencies, to stifle public discussion, to destroy the liberty of the press, and to uphold c znitiog abuse. 6. That the extensive knowledge, the varied talents, the manly intrepidity, the energy of mind, and the nushaken perseverance which enabled Mr.Williani Houe so dauntlessly to resist the reiterated assaults of M iuisterial persecution, en title him to the gratitude and support of every friend to constitutional freedom. _ . . 7. 'filet a subscription be now opened, and that the cline ey which may be subscribed to be placed in the hands of la Committee, to be used in such way as shall appear to theee best calculated to promote the permanent welfare of Mr. Bone and his family. 8. That the following Gentlemen be of the Committee Robt. Witionhan, Alderman Goodbehere, Joseph Ho scones, Samuel Brooks, William Snitch, William William., Aldr ritian Thorpe, William Teesdale. 9. '1 hat ttobert laithman, F.sq. be the Treasurer. Aldermen 'fitorpe seconded the resolutions. Mr. Waetuman put the resolutions in succession from the chair, and they were all agreed to unanimously. lie then stated that the ennecriptiou hail already comm.-need, and read, from a list several names, and sums from 501. down to 6s. In main instances (hire were oh. and lei. eioscriptions under the desigitetimis of Au enemy to perseeution" --" No --" A Rater of Hypiiciisy"—A Fume! to Fre. dons"—" Ftiettil to the Linerty of the Po ess," etc. ; and one subscription was, " A Led), 15 one pound note. eon S' five petted notes." Mr. W. 141,111.10 having concluded ueadreg the list, ouserved, that it was lost grittli s yllig to loin to have to observe, that at the very commencement of the business he had to anouinice the receipt of a subscription of !Jul. He could not state who had given this sum, though he knew the friendtimoogowliose hands it came. All theinformation he could give was contented in the note which accompanied it, and which sin. to the following elket A Member of the House of Lords, an enemy to perse entioo, and especially to religious persecution emptoyed for poeticel purposes, taw.- (Greet applause.) Mr. l'crry ruse next.—He said a part of the day's pro. ceeditigi had been assigned to hint, which he felt the most unfeigned pleasure itedischareing. He intended to propose the tuanks of the meeting, to the worthy Baronet whoitatt snowed the resolutions; to which thanks he was so well en titled, not only on account of what lie had dune on that et elitism, hut fur the whole tenour of his political life. He could not expect in any thine bu said to •de jnstice to • the character of the hottourab te •'Setouete To succeed in such ae attempt %mild require all ;he eioquessce of Mr. Hone, all his talent, mid all his power, of e plartue a point in that variety of lights which belong to it, He sCoitli only say, that to the Hun. Baronet the meeting atet tat whole country wistehound by the deepest obligations fur the zeal and patriotism with which he foilsbt the battle of the people in the House of Commons. (Applause). He sene happy to perceive that the enthusiasm of the meeting corresponded .with his own. it might with truth be said, that 00 man deserved more the ad miration of his countrymen than the Honourable Baronet to whom lie alluded. Met as they were to defend the liberty of the press—for unless the press were free no man could exist in society was the light of the mind, it was to the mind as Ail' was to the human body, without it they fling expire. There W 39 one observation which had fallen frotu the Honourable Baronet with which he could not agree. The Houunrable Baronet had said, that there was not a single lawyer, who had ever formed a commonesense idea upon the question ut a libel. Now he should be most ungrateful were lie to allow that sentiment to pass withoht 'pointing out one iwyer who did not met it the Honourable Baronet's reproacb anti when lie should nestle the person to whom he alluded, he Nits persuaded the Honourable Baronet would become a convert to Isis opinion. There was a lawyer who had been able to conic to a just conclusion on this subject ; be meant the real parent of the litsel.eill—tite man who had SUCCCS3_ fully defenile,l him nodes prosecutions for libel—Lord lirs kines, wile bed grappled with greeter Judges then auy of the present day, and nobly resisted them, at a time, too, when his bad every thing to tear from the frowns of power, and every thing to hope fur from subserviency. —(Lotol cheers).—Before lie proceeded to teed the resolutions, to move which was the object of Isis lasing, lie begged leave to suggest the expedi_ ency, before they separated, of some steps being taken to bave another meeting. He conceived it was of the highest importance that they should have an opport ly to express their feelings Ott the great cause of all those persecutions. That which he wished was, that stn exit' ession of public feel ingeshutild go forth, and that a meetine of the freeholders of the county of eliddlesex shotild tie celled for the purpose of making a decimation upon the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, and upon that aboneneele circular winds had been issued be the minister of the Home Depar silent ; by v. Lich he lied p rola MI d the circulation of what he Is as pleased to call blasphemous libels, and empowered the ma gistracy to send to prison those by whom they were sold. lie Concluded by inns in; that the thanks of this meeting ere due TIIE NATIONAL REGISTER. to Sir F. Burdett, Itart. for Ilia spontaneous offeis of co operation with the gentlemen originating the subscription in strict conformity with a life of pure patriotism and love of country. Mr. Walker seconded a motion to this effect, which was carried unanimously. Sir F. Burdett returned thanks. Lord Cochrane said, he rejoiced sincerely at witnessing the strong and unanimous feeling which had called together, and had been testified by so numerous a meeting. It was a proud triumph gained for the cause of liberty over the sys tem of mock trials and packed juries, which had been so long the bane and disgrace of the country. The thanks of the meeting having been then unanimously voted to Mr. Pearson and Mr. Wooler for their exertions in bringing to light the abuses attending the system of form ing special juries, the former gentleman expressed his ac knowledgments for the honour done him. He observed that he was but a young soldier in the cause, and the notice taken of him was probably intended as a recruiting bounty, but the bringer on such an occasion was usually deemed to be entitled to the highest reward ; and as Mr. Hone was the bringer, he hoped the custom would not be forgotten. Here Mr. Wooler was loudly and generally called for: but as he did not immediately appear, Mr. Stnrch came forward, after a few apologies for the obtrusion of his own opinions, which were in perfect unison with those already delivered, observed that lie must beg an excuse for one further parody upon Holy Writ; and it was to express his belief, that a camel would sooner pass through the eye of a needle, than a Crown lawyer be an honest man. The object for which lie rose was, however, no other than to move a vote of thanks to their worthy chairman fur his conduct in the chair, and the uniform patriotism and public spirit which his conduct had displayed. Mr. Wooler now presented himself to the notice of the room. 'Elie kind interference of the Attorney-General had been the first means of introducing him personally to their acquaintance. Having himself experienced the effects of t h e of libel as expounded by lawyers, he could not bat feel happy in perceiving the indiguant reproliaticin with which such a construction was received by an assembly which from their hers and unanimity must in all fairness be considered as reprusepiting the sense and feelings of the inetiopolis.— The absurdity of supposing that the liberty of the press could ever be 'preserved under an arbitrary interpretation of what Was libel, had been happily anti ably exposed ; but Well was the tot midablv nature of wigs ano guwils, that these who wore them were inclined to believe that nothing could be done or withstood without them. The whole freedom of the peopie, as depending on the fredoin of the press by the general cont. in 111 l ication of sentiment, conk! only be maintained by main taining the purity of toe trial by jury, by a resistance of those who attempted to overawe or uncle 111 l il le its independent functions. and by following the bright example which had been set by Mr. Hone, who nobly told the judge, that what he said on a question of libel was 110 more than " his opinion." [Applause.] Mr. Hone had been iriril three times, as it were, to verily that moral principle so well expresied by our great dramatic baud, " Thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel just," It had been said from the bench, on the late prosecution, that it was not tier intention with which an act was duce, but its tendency alien dune for which its author was properly re spousiole in a cas" of this kind ; hut if Wen a doctrine were trac t he would not scruple to say, that Lard Edenhorough had been guilty of high treason. Without charging him with treasonable intentions, he would say he had done that which had a direct tendency to subvert the whole principle of a trial by jury, and thus to stab the constitution in its vitals. — He believed, indeed, that the slanderers of the people were strong, because the people lid themselves dreamed, or rather slept ovur their rights ; tee people of England were naturally slow in their own vindication from domestic wrougs ; they had waited long before they maintained Magna Cnarta ; long before they expelled the Stuarts; and though they had now waited long, be trusted it would nut be munch longer, before their voice, like that of thunder, would demand and recover a restitution of their ancient and chartered rights. [Loud ap. Manse]. Mr. Waithman then returned thanks in a neat and ener getic speech, in which he avowed his determination to act through life upon those principles which had lidlierto been his guide, without expecting any other reward than that of the Soo l opinion and approbation of iii. fehow-citizens. He had great pleasure in announcing, us treasurer, he tied just received Sir F; Bifittlett's suinteription of 1001. [Lund up please.) lie concluded by an earnest exhortation to the meeting not to lose the present opportunity of contributing to the object in view. Thanks to Lord Cochrane were then voted; and a general subscription was immediately opened. Front the LONDON GAZETTE, Tuesday, Dec. O. BANKRUPTS. WILLta G. Bath, upholsterer, Jan. 21, 22, Feb. 10, at Bath. Att. Mr. Young, Charlotte-row, Nlansioa -house. TOMLIN hON J. Frankley, Worcester, dealer, Jan. 9, 20, Feb. 10, at Birroiu,gharn. Att. Mr. Platt, New Boswell Court. POOLE W. - Leicester, hosier, Jan. 6,7, Feb. to, at Leicester. Atta. Edmunds and Co. Chancery •lune. G II BOY T. Stretford, Lancashire. pork-dealer, Jan. 21, 22, Feb. 10, at Liverpool. Atts. Avison and Co. Castle-street, Holborn. DIVIDENDS. J. Batimer, Bishopsgate.street, merchant, Jan. 44. .1. 11..lowsey, Sunderland, ship-owner, Jan. 43. T. Alidilleton, Liverpool, cotton-manufacturer, Jan. 30. M. Jarvis, l'urton, Stafthrd. miller, Jan. A. M'Lacklan and J. B. Galt, Great St. Helens, factors, Jan. G. I)wycr, Exeliange-alley, broker.. lan. 24. B. Thompson, Nun-green, Peckham, farmer, Jan. 13. I). Adams, Fleet-market, optician, Jan. 42. T. Nice, Bishopsgate-street, without, linen-draper, Jan. t 6. J. Hay, Stamford-hill, merchant, Jan. 24. IL. Wallington, Stockport, Cheshire, muslin.manufacturer, Jan. 27. 1). Anderson, Gray's-inn-lane, coal-merthant, Jan. 44. J. Lowes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, draper, Jan. 44. J. Come, Aldennaubury—postern, jeweller, Jan. 27. J. Sparks, and A. Color, Portland -street, Marylebonne, coach makers, Feb. 14. C. Love, Ohl Bond-street, jeweller, Feb. 10. J. L. Hill, Plymouth dock, grocer, Jan. IC7. CERTI6CATES-JAN.3O. J. Snywell, silk-tnanufaeturer,Wned-street, Clicapside.—J. Blom field, Counnereial.road, pluui iekinan, Binionghani, plater. —S. Fereday, Wigton, Staffordshire, Hanker, J. Carlisle, St. Ann's Mill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. miller.—W. Ruler., Buildwas, shire, fanner.—l. W. IVuoastoek, Brightchnstone, stationer.—T. Ashby, Gough-square, fancy feather-wassuf.u:turc:.--1%. 6ghch, suuth Shields, sail-LW:cr. THE AUSTRIAN ARCHDUKES. The Quotidimsecontaiss the following amusing paragraph: The Archdukes John and Lewis have given permission to a German journalist to publish some extracts from a journal which they kept duri ng th e i r stay i n E ngland. These Princes examined with care the English manufactures and agricul. Lure : they give also some details as to the style of living in the upper classes, which are not within the reach of all tra vellers. The magnificent interior of the country seats, the taste of the furniture, the amiable and decorous freedom their conversations, the interest which the women excite, as much by their cultivated minds as by their charms—these are 'the points which struck these illustrious travellers during the time of their abode in the country. Li is there, say they, that you should study the high society oc England, and even the character of all its gentlemen. London is merely a large inn ; it is at his country-house that the Englishman is hospitable and amiable. The Archdukes describe the man ner of dining at the Marquis of Anglesca's. It presents a no velly for our gotormalnils ; after soap • they too!: cold punch. A celebrated agriculturist, the Chevalier Sebright, had t h e Princes for his guests, and showed them his numerous ma chines. bliss Sebright is a sawahtc (is scientific lad)); slits made an experiment in galvanism before the Archdukes, with' a little galvanic battery. The Chevalier Sehright grows suds enormous turnips. that one day lie sent bo ins sister 11l par. tridges in the bellow of one of these roots." • However new this may be to foreign gourtnards, it is s very old custom iu England to take raid punch with turtle bOull ; end that, we suppose, is the soup here spoken of. On Saturday se'nnight, a Quarterly Meeting of the Trus" teesand Directors of the " Het i fore:Ail t: Saving Batik," n .ts holden. and the Secretary, the R v. T. I.lity(l,laut before the 'lrusiees &e., a statement of . th apn gre.s an,l ..tititlly in. creasing success of the institution since their I.ist qi.:l tarty Meeting, and gave a general as well as tletstic.lassuunnt of the deposits received since the opening of nee Bank ota the 30th of March, 1816, to the 20ili of the pi esent Decent ber The aggrtvate, amounting to £t3,056 2 t Those of the first year to 3,004 3 3 Those of the current one to 10,061 18 11 Five benefit societies were reported to h 4vc placed theft funds in the Saving Bank, timt of which 11.4.1 ! aid in the wholeoftheir money, and only cite apart ; giving notice of the same time, that immediately as they leccived the b,.lauce from an individual to whom it had been ►ntrust, J , it would be deposited. The Secretary farther stated, that sums to a very large amotiut had beet, paid in by 4atioureis, ilic greater part from previous ativiugs, the remainder by weekly or monthly payments. The institution of Saving Banks was strongly recommend.. ed ; the experience of several years in the tow,, of Hertford and the ueighbom hood having evinced the benefit of them. In All Saints' parish, in Hertford, during the present year, 3541. were stated to have beets paid iii by Moonless, in weekly sums from Gd. to 2s. ; and that in St. Andrew's, ifertne4forila bury, and Tewili, an egual success, allowance being mode tor the sire of each parish, had been manifested; also, that other neighbouring parishes were about to open similar Hanks nextyear. The all 11 , 0 statements were received with the greatest satisf►ction by the trustees and directors. CAIIIII. Ptmanioc—Tile following is an acconnt of the pilgrim recently arrived from St. Petersburgh is a native of the kingdom of Cabul, and a merchant of to. tow a of G usuee, and is the 'molt of ta ling merchandise to lisiellaiira. Upon one of these excursions ' in company with eight oth er merchants, near the town of Balkh, they were arocked by 60 Tartars, who inhabit the mountains of the Hazards% in the neighbourhood of Balkh, stud plundered ; on which occit. siun, this 111411 having lost an arm, and received .1 cut on the head, was left nearly lifeless on the spot ; four ut his eons. panions were killed, and four made their escape. He wart, however able to reach his home, where he lay 50 days beforis lie recovered, and, during his illness, made a vow that h e would undertake a pilgrimage throug h and by way of England to Mecca, should the Almighty restore him to health. H e has three wives and two children alive : ten are dead, It is his intetition to stay 30 days in Mecca, whence, after offering his thanks to the Almighty and fastiir2,, he rout 'is to his wives and children. He is 60 years old and, states him self to be in good cireonicainces ; he seems very intelligent and perfectly acquainted itli the geography' ut Cabal, awl the empire 0 . 1R1114514 ; speaks only 1111 WA 11 pu ce and veil) , little Russ and Persian, and is perfectly satisfied with his undertakOlg, with the only exception that lie dreads the sea, suffering extremel y by sea sickness. His na me i s Altura Kadin Machomet. He also says he has been very kindly received by the Metropolite, and different priests of the Greek chure:l, in St. Petersburg'', and has a recomineu dation from the Asiatic Society, who kindly paid his passage to this country. SIR Gen RA RD NOEL'S ESTATE.—The agents of the Doke of Wellington, previous to their applicatien to Lord Rivers, were in treaty for the purchase ofthe magnificent seat belong ing to the Noel family ; and it was only the night previous to the day which had been fixed upon for the final arrangement, that Sir Gerrard broke off the correspondence. This sudden resolve arose in consequence of a spoilt:11)mm; and liberal overture from Mr. Colitis, the banker, who offered the very large sum required, at 5 per cent. interest, pros bled he wiai allow ell to appoint a receiver for the estate. Sir Gerrard lust not a Hutment in accept;ag this inunificeot tender, and the property was redeenu,l. The vel:sels for ex; larkg Cie not thern regions have begun to be ciptipoed. 'f , so are to endeavour to penetrate tlitoi.glt David's Straits, and two to reacts the North Pole, if possible ; by whi h menus it is expected to ascertain whether Greettlind is all island, or part of the continents of Asia or Americo...— The vessels are to be stored with every itquisite in provisions, nautical instruments, &e. Tbeerevr, it /41i/l ; will consist of 50 men, 'Deluding officers, in each vessel. They w iil also be provided with every appendage used oy the Greenlausll , ships; and some experienced men in that service are to go In the vessels. On Sunday afternoon M. Hirst, about 14. the son of Mr. Him. of the Three Hata. Islingtomgreen. came to his deatit u, tile manner. He had returned home fr u i t hoanling-m-hool to spetui t!.e iw an d wa , pl a ying with brother,• and hiAt, IS, all youn ha r titan li(ialYtis n't . .clf. Ile said to them. . 6 1 %ill ,hew ou how they huag men at the ,;allow , ;" and rot:tired a woe. a melt he tied to ;molt. and having got upon &stool, he laster:d the other end round hi. n.C a ., lie either kicked the stool, or it f! II .d.eiri,ml ) from tinder him. The children seeing his tarn blank a n d distorted, a, rit to the bar.to their mother, and said '6 Mat is hangtiy., him.elf to *lighten The mother thinking, the rhildr a wore merely at play, took no notice, until the porter wnt otto tie k itch, a. , h„,„„ pentled. He was cut duwu i neat to LiW W Ire 2C4Lit..,WItCd.