The National Register. — London, England, 1821-06-24 00:00:00

COURSE OF EX( Amsterdam, 12 18 C. F. Ditto, at sight, 12 13 Rotterdam, 19 19 Antwerp, 12 12 Huabmgh, 38 10 Alton., 38 11 Paris, 3 days' right, 25 85 Ditto, 25 20 Bourdeanz, 95 20 Frankfoi t on theMaine,ls9 Petersburg'', 9 3 U. Vienna, Ef. Flo. 10 28 Trieste, Ef. Flo. 10 23 Madrid, 341—Cadiz, 351 Bilboa, 351—Barcelona, 35 PRICE Bank Stork 229 3 per Cent. Red. 76 f • 3 per Cent. I :011Pols 31 per Cent. Sot 4 per (rut. 94i 5 per Cent. Navy Long. Ann. 19+ THE NATIONAL REGISTER. ton Don : SUNDAY. JUNE 24. Contrary to our expectations, and to their own de.. clarations, Ministers have given up the Agricultural Horse Tax—they have, however, persisted in the infamous grant of 18,0001. to the Duke of Clarence for what he terms arrears of an allowance which he impudently refused at the time; and we regret to say, that the names of Mr. Tierney, Sir It. Wilson, and several others, who usually vote in an honest minority, are included in the majority for the grant in question. In the House of Lords, the Earl of Darnley has brought forward his motion respecting the patentee for the supply of stationery for Ireland. We re cently gave the report of a Committee of Inquiry upon this subject, by which it appeared that frauds to an immense extent had been committed urm the public in this department, and it may be recollected that the principal asserted that his warehouseman (Fox) had been solely to blame. If Fox had pocketed the profits of the •illany, we might have believed this; but while he gained not a farthing by the roguery, we do not believe that anything short of a positive order from his employer would have in duced him to have been an instrument towards so gross a cheat. Lord Sidmouth contended, that as the loyal Lord Mayor (the delinquent in question) had refunded the dishonest part of his receipts, no injury to the public had been done—this is precisely on the principle of compounding felony, and cer tainly his Lordship is the last man who should abet such a proceeding. The Recorder of London, when employed in pass ing sentence on Tuesday, contrived to introduce a very mal-apropos culogium on the Mock Constitu tional Association—" It originated," he said, " in the most sound and constitutional principles, and was founded upon just and legal grounds, and he sincerely wished it bad been established long before. He hoped, however, it would be able to prevent the foul contagion from spreading further by the vi gorous measures which they would adopt." This is his opinion —it is opposed by those of Mr. Brougham, Mr. Scarlett, and every other law authority whose opinion is worth a pinch of snuff. Our readers will judge, therefore, of how much value is this learned and unbiassed Recorder's dictum, he being himself a subscriber to the Association. The Greeks have sustained an attack of the Turks in the city and environs of Galatz; it took place on the lSth. The inhabitants of Gslats hastily fortified themselves at the approach of the enemy ; but, after an hour's battle, they were driven by superior forces from their positions. The Turks entered the city, and massacred the ;nimbi ants, without distinction of age or sex ; they after wards set fire to a part of the city. The number of •ictims are, perhaps without some exaggeration, stated at 5000. Some vessels were found in the port, but few persons were able to embark in them. On the lith, the Turkish commander detatched a THE NATIONAL REGISTER part of his forces on Romani and Jassay. There is yet no account of his having entered these cities. NAPLES, JUNE I.—A decree of the King, of the 30th of last month, grants a full and entire am nesty to those who, from the Bth of July. 1820, to the 24th of last March, were inscribed as members of secret or prohibited societies, with the exception, however, of individuals comprised in the number of the conspirators. This act of grace is to have no relation with what has been determined respecting the continuation of employment and pensions, which will depend on the result of scrutinies, according to the instructions given by his Majesty to different Juntas. In the order of the day of the 30th of May, to the Austrian troops, in the Neapolitan territory, his Majesty expresses his satisfaction at their discipline, zeal, and services. AUGSBURG ) Jurtz 14,—According to letters from Constantinople, dated May 18, all the Christian Ministers have retired to Buydikdere, where the greater number lodge in country houses. The Russian Ambassador has frequent conferences with the Reis Effendi. Several bands of Janissaries go into the country. We fear, that as usual, their departure is the fore runner f great disorders. A body of 7 or SOO Greeks flying from Jemmy, wished to take refuge at Skoleni, in the Russian territory, but their entrance there was rigorously interdicted. These unfortunate people ptoceed©d towards Pruth. I1=• Tie Qrscs.—On Wednesday her Majesty-, pursuant to an intimation given luring the week, honoured Astley's amphitheatre nith a visit, at tended by Lord and Lady Hood and Alderman Wood., The state box, on the right-hand side of the stage, was prepared for her Majesty, who ar. rived immediately before the commencement of the performance in her state carriage, and on her entrance into the theatre the audience rose and I greeted her with an unanimous burst of applause.— " God save the Queen !" was the cry from all quarters of the house. The corps drainatigies promptly attended to the call, and the anthem was sung with great effect, the audience joining in chorus. The performance was the melo-drame of Gil lilac da Santillana. In the course of the piece several ap propriate sentiments were eagerly caught by the audience, by whom much strong feeling of sympathy was manifested on more than one occasion during the evening.—" Rule Britannia" was sung at the end of the performance. Her Majesty, after her departure, received increased testimonies of loyalty end attachment. The house was crowded to an ex cess by a respectable audience, whose respectful ma nifestations of sympathy her Majesty received in the most gracious manner. The final hearing of the important proceedings against Mr. Murray, the solicitor, and Mr. J. B. Sharpe, the honorary secretary of the society, call- j ing itself the " Constitutional Association," having ' been fixml for ymterday, the moment the Mansion house was opened for public business, the Justice Room was filled to suffocation, by . persons who felt an interest in the proceedings. A little after 12 o'clock, Mr. Alderman Wood took his seat on the Bench, and commenced the ordidary business of the day, whilst the Lord Mayor was robing himself. Soon after, Mr. Harmer, attended by Mr. Thacke ray, the barrister, and a friend, entered the office, and were sliortly joined by Mr. Parkins, by whose exertions alone the business was first brought forward; they were accommodated ; with seats near Mr. Alderman Wood. Mr. Charles Murray, and the other defendant were present, and had prepared themselves with Counsel ; but the final hearing was postponed till Wednesday next, owing to the sudden indisposition of the Lord Mayor. The trials of Mr, Thelwall and the other persons prosecuted by the Mock Constitutional Association, will stand over till Octo'oer, in consequence of the suspension of business on account of the coronation. The following intelligence has been received in the city:—" Lord Cochrane having detained seve ral vessels of the United States, under the plea of their having Spanish property on board, the Ameri can Government, we understand, has determined to increase its naval force iu the Pacific, and Commo dore Stewart has been appointed to the command of the Franklin, 74 gun ship, so that besides the British ships war in those seas, Lord Cochrane will have several French, Spanish, and United States' frigates and vessels of the line watching his movements.— The arrival of the French ships of war on the western coast has excited a good deal of surprise, especially among those who are more immediately connected with South America; and it is supposed that their cruising in that direction is more for the purpose of discovery than any other." 197 MOCK CONSTITUTIONAL ASS'OCIATIO.V. rlO.- in consequence of some remarks, founded in falsehood, which have been made by the editor of " The Mock Times" in defence or justifica tion of " The Mock Constitutional Association," and which reflected upon Mr. William Tooke, than whom a more respectable or honourable man we believe does not exist, that gentleman has addressed the following let trr— TO THE EDITOR. Sra,—On my return to town this day, 1 have seen with regret that my name has been made the subject of ohiervation, with reference to the soi-disoat constitutional association; but I should not on that account alone have ventured to obtrude myself on public notice. had I not been charged in this day's New Times with inconsistency, in having publicly avowed an unfavourable opinion of the motives and conduct of that emaciation, being at the same time solicitor to some prosecuting societies. The fact is, 1 act as honorary tool citor to the society for the suppression of menthe*, whose labours and services are too *ell known and appreciated by the public to require any vindication from me, farther than to state that the wretched objects wham we feel it our occasional, but always reluctant duty to visit with the terrors of the law, afford no materials whatever for the indul gence of every party passion, or for the extortion of penalties or CORM Being treasurer of the society for the relief of infant climbing boys, I have likewise acted as its honorary solicitor, but on no a: coition have 1 ever proceeded farther than a mere summary informant's before a magistrate, and only once required payment of a small penalty, winch did not cover the expence actually incurred; in all other Caaell, conviction was waived on an expression of contrition by the master, or on his releasing apprentice. To those who know me, it would be needless to add, that I never benefited directly or indirectly, to the amount of one shilling for the few services which it has been my equal pride and pleasure to render to these and some other valuable societies and institutions. If any analogy can be established between the proceedings I have described and the vindictive prosecutions of the constitutional association; or if I can be shown to be the I loaorary secretary and the paid solicitor of any society, I must submit to the alleged charge of, inconsistency ; but until is eat) be so established, I rvel it with the samedisgust and indignation I feel for the part.- siucol ass ociation and its mercenary abettors. 1 am, Sir, your's very truly. Bedford Row, 20sh June, is WM. TOOK E. Bow Sraerr—Mr. Ellisten, the lessee of Drury Lane Theatre, attended on' Monday last, at this office, to proceed with a charge he had made on Saturday evening against Mr. Rodwell, the pro prietor of the Adelphi Theatre.—To place our readers in possession of the facts that led to the as sault complained of, it may be necessary to stare, that Mr. Elliston contemplating a merry-andrew kind of exhibition, consisting of music, and dancing, and masquerade, and buffoonery of all sorts, as ap propriate to the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo, had advertised, that among other things, M. Chalons (who was regularly attached. to Mr. Ro.lwcll's Theatre) would exhibit his feats of strength, and he afterwards attempted a secret negotiation. with M. Chalons, to prevent his being charged with deceiving the public. —This being made known to Mr. Rod well, he wrote a letter of remonstrance to the Great Man, in answer to which Mr. Ellistun assumed a tone of contempt which ill became him, and sent to Mr. Rodwell the fol:owin ,, very elegant epistle-- " Rodwell,—l have heard of a puddle in a storm; • and a puppy in a passion, and I laugh at one, and despise the other,—R. W. ELLISTON." In conse quence of this letter Mr. Rodwell proceeded to Drury Lane Theatre, accompanied by a friend, where having found Mr. Elliston, and receiving aa affirmative answer to the enquiry, whether or nit the letter in question was written by Mr. Elliston, Mr. Rodwell applied to the shoulders of Mr. E. a horsewhip which he held in his hand. Mr. Elliston immediately pulled out a murderous instrument with which he had previously armed himself, and struck Mr. Rodwell on the forehead•, by which that gen- - tletnan was stunned ; how he mane by a ►econd blow, of which the mark plainly appears, remit, ns to be c.o. plained.—The instrument with which Mr. Elliston was armed was a piece of whalebone about 15 inches lung, to each end of which a leaden ball is attache' by cat gut closely woven. For the assault N 1 -. Rodwell was charged before the Bow-street magi!. trate, who ordered him to find bail, himself in 1001. and two sureties in .501. each. An attempt was then made to hold Mr. itudwell to bail for havi:l4 threatened the junior Ellison, but yonng Daggc,.- wood havin ,, I.,:fused to swear that he consider,.l his life in (ranger, the business was very proper:y dismissed. Admiral Sir B. FLilowell is appointed Com mander in Chief at Cl.atham, in the room of Admiral Sir John Gore, whose period of service is expired. Wednesday morning, a fellow was !Wm making MI with two 'novel) from toe works in the front in 12..tury. square, Chelsea. A cry of " snip iinef" Via* i.istaittly raised, in wlstch Ilie csi.lp/tt 14.11 , t1y Joined but withrbi !lately for hitil, 'brink tit foremost of a. host of aunt his conduct excited tire suspicion of a gentleman, who resolutely seized him by the cnHac, anti held him till the party came up, re:witless of his e*cl imation. &AI slop me, there he goes, yors•'s tAe Jeltota„ &c. lie w c.. 1 ward, The surgeon whe was culled in to. erunine the &ad body of Sarah Sumner en Saturday se'unight, which was found in a putrid state in a house in Bell -street, was taken ill immediately after,.and the Monday following. RANGE, Julie 22. Seville, 34—Gibraltar,301 Leghorn, 47—Genoa, .4 Malta, 4.s—Venice, 27 00 Naples, 49—Lisbon 40j Oporto, 50-11allia;59 Rio Janeiro, 49 Palermo, 110 Dublin, 9} per cent. Cork, 8 per cent. Foreign gold in bars, 31. 174: 100. per oz. 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