The National Register. — London, England, 1809-02-12 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER. 104 Charles-street, St. James's-square, Oct. 20th, 1808. My Dear Madam---So•rie friends of the Rev. T. Benzley are desirous of procuring him sorni• promotion in the church. The vacam Deanery of Salisbury appears to offer an advantageous Opportunity for that purpose, Application must he made to the Puke of Portland. Some Ladies, at the head of whom is Lady Cardigan, have subscribed 2000 oaiiueas, which sum is ready to be deposited . Mr, Beazley has i 'heen introduced to the Queen, by whom he was favourably received, in consequence of bis having written a pamphlet, called " The Claims of the Roman Catholics constitutionally considered." He is chap lain to the Doke of Gloucester and to the Bishop of Lin coln, and is strongly recommended by the Marquis of Mat fett!, and the Bishops of Norwich and Salisbury. From the estimation in which he is held, the Ladies are very stn roils on the su!)jeci, and at the same time are desirous that the affair may he accomplished without his knowledge, in order to afford him an agreeable surprise. They are even willing that their agency should remain a secret, and that his Grace should )cave the w hole merit of selecting a man of such distinguished ability and virtue. I am, &c. (Signed) T, DONOVAN. Charles-street, St. James'sisquare, Dec. 23,1308. • My Dear Madam,--I have been excessively plagued about the Sayan:llh le Mar business, and also about the Paymastership of the 21 Battalion, as sv- it nth" situation in the Commissariat. — D 1 r.. Howse requests me to thank you for your very great kind ness. (Signed) J. DONOVAN. Arter the minutes of Mr. Pearsnu's former evidence were read, Vie Chairman proceeded to examine him.—Q. Is there any point Of his evidence which the witness would wish In alter, or omit, or to which he would wish to add ? A. No. Onthe night when his Royal Highness. the Duke of York went to Weymouth, about eleven o'clock, i was sent out to get a bill changed. I got it changed, and when I returned gave the change to Mrs. Clarke, who looked it over, and said it was all right. The Duke of "fork was present, both when I received the bill from Mrs. Clarke, ;Ind when I gave her the change.—Q. What was the amount of the bill which the witness got changed? A. I believe it Was a hill for lOW. but I am not quite certain. General Clavering was ordered to come in, and examined by the ATTO RX EY-GEN When had you first any know,. ledge of Mrs. Clarke? A, About sir years ago.—Q. What was the intent or purpose of your culling on Mrs. Clarke lately ? A. 1 heard that every person Mrs, Clarke had any converse-„ lion with was to he called before the House, and that my name was mentioned, in consequence of which I wrote a let ter to Mr. Wartlie, in which I mentioned that any testimony I could give would make against the veracity of Mrs. Clarke, as be knew her to heliving under the protection of Mr. Mellish.— Q. 14y Mr. Sogatoast. Did he, the witness, ever use his Prertions to bring up Lord John Campbell, from Scntlaad, on Ole Defence ? A. No, he never did. The Marquis of TlTctlFict.D said, he wished to state to the house the particulars of Mr. Beasly's application for the Dean ery of Salisbury. This application was treated with the contempt and scorn it merited, and orders were given that Mr. Reasly might never again he admitted to Portland House. To prevent any bad comequences„ his Noble Relative wrote a fetter to the Bishop of London, inclosing that from Mr. B. which was also put inaod read by the Clerk. He comtneated in prong terms on the folly, assurance, and misconduct of Mr. R. which his Grace thought it necessary to be known to the head of )09 /linen*, Iu aacwer to this letter another had been received from the Bi-shop of London, (also read), lamenting this worth le,s 4nd weak man had two chaples in his Diocese, and recom eading to the Duke of Portland, since he had the proofs of his kropeturt to do Justice to the Church and the Public. The Serjeane was ordered to inquire if there was any one from the home of Marsh and Co. there. 4 person having appeared, he was thus interrogated: Q. Did no cheques of the Duke of York's pass through your bands I A. Nn.-„•Q. No cheque its favour of Mrs. Clarke A. Auy hills of Mrs. Clarke's drawing or accepting ? A. j10..A. My of his Rnval If ighnets the Duke of York's draw itsg or itecepting t A. Cox" Loa4tig examined by Mr. PICACEIT AL. What eitnatioa - - the twits hold ? A. lam as s istant Highness the Command, i► 'TB. it every alteration that took place,• in the letter of service was maturely weighed before it was agrerd to. Mr. DANOVA Dr examined by Mr. WatitvLsg. Q. Does the witness know by whose influence promotion was effected ? A. I do not ; but I remember Captain Sanden in. forming me that he knew a person who had the power to pro.- cure promotions in the army but he did not tell me who be was. —Q. wh im did the witness suppose that person to be? A. I suppose the person meant Was Mrs. Clarke.—Q. Did Captain Sanden state nothing relative to the extensive power of that person ? A. He told me that person had influence enough to promote lieutenants to be captains, and captains to be majors, and majors lieut. colonels. Lord Fo t }urn N e.—Q. Who does the witness believe to he instrumental in the promntiou of Major Tonyn ? A. I believe Mrs. Clarke was —Q. Did Mrs. Clarke ever tell the witness that the Duke of York was in any respect privy to these money transactions ? A. Yes. Q. By Sir THOMAS TURTON.—Q. What were the terms Mrs. Clarke Insisted on the Duke of York's fulfilling, nr that she would publish the papers and expose him ? A. The payment of her debts and . annuity.—Q. Did she apply to you to assist her in carrying these threats into execution? A. She did.—Q. To what extent are you acquainted with this business ? She told me that if she made a disclosure of her power, the Duke of Ynrk would he ousted from his command, would retire to °Atlantis, and soon cut his throat.— Q. How could the witness say that many other persons would be implicated? A. She mentioned one or two who offered money for the papers in her possession. —Q. Who were they A. Sir F. Burdett was one. She said, he had about eighteen months before, otfered her 40001. for them, but she would not take less than 10,000 f.—Q. Who were the others ? A. There was hut one more.—Q. Who was it ? A. It was Capt. Dodd. Q. What sum did Mrs. Clarke say he offered for the papers? A, She did not specify any sum.—Q. Does he know Capt. Dodd'4 situation? A. No.—Q. Does be know it to be official under the Duke of Kent ? A. I believe it is. Capt. Sanders examined by Mr. WAnnLE.—Q. What does he know respecting Major Tonyn's promotion from the 48th to the 31st Regiment ? A. I informed Mrs. Clarke of, this, and she desired me, by all means, to close with the offer. About two months or ten weeks after Capt. Tonyn sent to say, that as it did not appear we could get the business completed, he wished to have his memorandum back again. I met Captain Tonyn, and prevailed on him to stop for a week or ten days, which he said did not signify much, as his father, Gen. Tonyn, had applied in his favour to the Commander in Chief, who had promized him the first majority that was vacant. This might be about Wednesday, and on the Saturday or Tuesday following the majority of Capt. Tonyn was in the Gazette ; and the 500 enineas paid as stipulated, of which sum Mrs. Clarke received 500'. and Mr. Donovan 251. _ Q. By Sir T. TURTON—Did Mrs. Clarke say that Major Tonyn procured his appointment through her influence ? A. She sniri she got him Gazetled.—Q. Through her iolluetwe with the Duke ? A. Yes. EXAMINATION OF VR3. CLARKE: Q. Did witness recommend Cap. Tonyn, of the 48th Regt. to the Commander in Chief for a majority in the 31st ? A. I did. Q. Does she recollect who introduced Capt. Tonyn to her for this recommendation? A. Either Capt. Sandea or Mr. Dono. van.,Q, Was she to receive any sum of Roney if he was ga.. zeted ? A. Yes : I do not recollect the stipulated sum, but I received 5001,—Q. Did she make known to the Commander-in Chief when she recommended Capt. Tonyn, that she was to re ceive a pecuniary compensation for so doing? A. Yes.— Q. By Mr. Canxna.—Did witness ever apply to General Clavering for a recommendation of Lieutenant Sumner ? A. yd. —Q. Will witness positively deny having said she was under- . the protection of a Mr. Mellish . ? A. No. I never represented myself as tinder the protection of a Mr. Mellish, or any other person.—Q. Did she ever make any representation to that ef: feet to Gen. Clavering ? A, Gen. Clayering asked me if I knew that Turf Mellish was setting nil with General Ferguson, I said yes, I was told he had taken leave of the Prince of Wales last night. Do rejoined, I had a good house, and the beef and con, -11. -Q. Did she ,t to ihnsh these • • - . _ Q. What situation does the witness hold ? A. lam assistant night. He rejoined, I had a good house, and the beef and con, ibilltary secretor Highness the Commander in tracts went on Did she not threaten to publish these raised by Col, French g o p apers , un l ess hi s R o y a l Hi g hn ess carne into her terms ?A. No, #llrnoitlt the ;"' fore the men were 4p- Q. Did she ever try to induce Mr. Donovan to join in assisting provoil of . ' g General ? A. lam her to publish the papers relating to this transaction ?A. Nq. • " 11 1 t. " and usual come, and but I will repeat what he said to me is the •Secretary's room \t , tl/4 . 4 1k. 1 44 9 - ``•'.lll7• .- !": 1 teis • ' Ater7 T.k.••l* r. • • '