The National Register. — London, England, 1820-08-28 00:00:00

PRICE 0 Bank Stork ?21 S per Cent. Rid. of 3 per Ceni. Cfiti".ols li7i 5+ prr Cent. 77 4 I •er Crio. 5 per Cent. NHVV 163 t Lour Auu. 111 1.16 Y:.-.. ...._ 7 STOCKS. Ononioun 0. Imp. 3 eer Cent. India Boipla sunk tiff Exchequer Kill• sc. dig. Goo.. t.. r Ac. 6i 3 Luuery Tic. en £29 18s. TIIE NATIONAL REGISTER. 1.01113011, MONDAY, AUGUST 211. We have suppressed the most indelicate of the Evidence given by the first Witness against the Queen, but have given enough of that and his cross-examination to convince our relidera what sort of a witness was relied upon as a chief support of this persecution. It was reported on Tuesday that he had been committed by the House of Lords to New. gate, to be tried for perjury ; we regret to say that we cannot yet congratulate the friends of justice, truth, and honesty, on this being the fact. After such a sample we presume the House of Lords will reject the Ilia with indignation, and inunediately in justice to the Queen address his Majesty, calling upon him to grant her an establishment suitable to her rank. Perhaps, however, there may be some other mode of persecution in embryo which may be matured on the failure of the present proceedings. Every hour of the trial, hitherto has given fresh evidence how slow people ought to he in giving cre dit to ex-parte statements, and tales of general slan- der. Who could not have believed, from the general complexion of Mojocci's evidence, that the man was a perfect stranger to England, imported only for the sake of justice, to assist in eliciting truths which otherwise could not be got at? Who could have thought that this witness had for some time been in the service of a gentleman at Glocester, a:el had declared to many, that the Princess of Wales was " a most excellent woman—a good woman."—lt is true, that he seemed to wish to avoid particulars respecting what he might have said at Glocester, by his usual answer, "Non mi ricordo." But it hap. penis very fortunately, that for the proof of what this iired witness did say, her Majesty's Counsel will not need send to Italy; and the evidence will not I be attended with any "non mi ricordo," but, on the contrary, will cempletely supply Majecci's want of memory. It has been observed ly finny, that the most unforeseen accidents and chances ofteu occur to elu cidate facts which otherwise might remain inscrut able. We are not of the number of those who be lieve in chance : we consider such occurrences as Divine interpositions for the defence and justification of innocence—fir the exposure, if not always the punishment, of conspiracy and crimes. It must have struck most people as rather singular that Majocci, when again brittght before the I louse, should have been so eager to volunteer a declaration, through the Interpreter. " that he was ready to lay down his life in that place if his former testimony is not correct !" What cenid pat this in his head?— Had conscience enabled him to anticipate the possi. bility of forthcoming of ENGLISII IVIINESSES tO invalidate his testimony ? And, if so, could he thiak it possible that this volunteer boasting would weigh a feather against their unbought evidence ! It is also a curious fact, when speaking of un bought evidence, that the Mate of the vessel is to be paid 800 dollars a month, besides being still entitled to his one.fourth of all profits arising front freightage of the vessel during his absence. The Captain is to be paid 1,000 dollars—a greater sum than he was paid for the hire of the whole vessel, while .in the service of the Queen, including his own pay, the pay of the Mate, and the pay and maintenance of' the whole etew !—The stint livid by the Princess of Wales liar the !lice et' :Lc whale vessel, Captain, Mate, and crew—twt.•!•!y-finir fouls to all--was only Lemuel seven and ei gh t huothseel dollars per month!! THE NATIONAL nr.O.T.n;En. " The age of chivalry is gone thy ever," said Mr. Burke, when he apostrophised titc beautiful Marie Antoinette. Had this distinguished Statesman Mid Orator lived to the presmt day, he would have fimnd; that in this country at least, the age of chi valry had still one bright period more. It is true that the Qaeen of England does nut, like the unfortu nate Queen of France, require "a thJasand swo?ds to leap froM their scabh#Als" in her defence ; but she possesses the hearts of millions who know all her wrongs, sympathise in her sufferings, and feel an honest indignation at those who have rendered her the " most desolate woman on eartlr" Whatever may be the i,sue of the present pro ceeding 4, Englishmen may look b::ch on the sitar,: they have taken in them with proud satist'action, as long as to shield the innocent aud succour the op pressed are deemed Christian virtues. Every succeed:llg morning' bring.s its crowd into the n ighbourhooi of Old Palace Yard ; not consti tuted daily of the same persons, but a continuel aucces.ion of new visitors, all attracted . by the same cause, all actuatel by the Same feelings. Wher.wer the Queen app art she meets with the same en:husiastie recepi ion with which she was first greeted on returning to this country. Cries of " Gad bless the Queen !" " Lon,.; live the Queen !" resound from every quarter. The effect of these exclamations cannot be otherwise than most cheering to the spirits if her Nlajeny, ant she seems deeply sensible of the attaelnn,qit of the people, and of the interest which her cause excites. Mr. Brougham's recrwst to have Majocci culled in again on Thursdw afternoon, arose from t;ie tol:owing letter havimz been delivered to Alder man Wood, and by him firwarded to the Qaeen's Counsel " Ohicester, A ugti,t 23. " I know yol to be a wavaisber of the Qtt ea. The tirvt wfinfvi 111.1 111 eveiy b ve iv a u all lifi Ifved sib Mr. Adaai ili.rtt, %ho hrou&kt bun or er frffin Italy. Ile aluays spoke to Cie hiAllO5l term% of lb r M ; Mid Said he bad bi en oirered a coos fierfrble ruin of money, and a ifl.ice fur life, It he would appear ag‘iiiirft tier. I fall (bid very definable people in (.10, eater to whom he told nit,. I requdt y u %ill Mike knuu n these eireurn.tauces to Aldersuan Wood : and wow pe.son in.ty Oro be bent from Lotdou to make the necessary enquiries hoe. JOHN MARSH. To Mr. John Walt.. 21, C;lctle.oreel, 0,11-siro t. This Nlsjoeci Li this re-exaaiinatioa was obliged to swear exae.ly the reverie of what lie 1:;I:1 s•.vorn the day beflire—Yet do the House cf Lotas allow the Rareal to be at li:rge. At about Elf-past 11 on Tuesday morning her Ntijesty's state carriage entered the outer barrier in Pahne-yarkl, and proceeded to the House of Lords. Her Majesty was accompanied by Lady Ann Hamil ton and was received by the ofticer and d..tachment of the Cuards who were upon duty, with every dem7mstration of respect ; they immediately pre senting arms, and remaining in that position until her Maje:ty, having alighted, hid entered the Huns: by the usual door. Site lo , ihed extremely well, and was received wiat the usual affection ve testimonies of that deep intereA which her extraor dioary situation has so universally excited. A great number of geoticuran pressed round her carriage, in order to inanifJst the same feelings of sympathy and homage ; the expression of which was gracefu'ly acknowledged by her Majesty. A few minutes after four o'clock her Alajesty returned front the I louse of Lords to her residence in St. James's square. Oa entering her carriage she was cordially and triumphantly cheered by the spectators who had gained admission within the barriers. The crowd assembled in Parliament-street to witness her de ration: was greater titan on any of the forme? days. The result of the cross-examination of the prin.ird witness fOr the prosecution excited so joyful an interest, that thousands of respectable individuals pressed around her Majesty's carriage to express their congratulations and their loyal attachment. The fo.lowing may serve as proofs of the state of dcpentlnnce and expectance in which many of the members of the (louse of Peers are, since the pre- • sent business has been lx , fare the 1 loose. The Bishop of Lincoln has been translated to %Vint:honer, with an increase of 15,0001. per annum to his in come, in addition to an enormous moonlit of patron age belonging to that See. The Bishop of Exeter, Dr. George Pelham, has also been translated to Lincoln, with an increase of some theusamis - per annum, in addition also to a mach greater patronage than be blare pofaessed. The Bishop of Lanthtft haabeen tnoiti Dean and Residentiary of St, Paul's —appointments of about 40001. per annum. 7'7 The present Marquis of Anglesea, who, by his nvidi:y in the present . periecutton against her Ma jesty ap:learsfu bave rendered hill - mull unpopular,;3 the 0,1,4: son of the late Earl of Uxbridge, and bore the title by .euo le.sy of Lord , Paget. ins Lord ship deb:mei:A the wife of tho Hon. H. Wellesley . (now Sir H. WelLsky) who tvaktlr,t the•mother of many lovely children by her husband,. do l on at' divorce pawing the House of Lords, he married. tke , podilted- Mrs. ‘Ve,iosiey, now Murchi , .eaess of A ngleseh. His Lordship, was married (ut :he time he seduced hi, pres, - -nt•wite) to a lovely woman, by • whom he had very large family, and who,. bring a 1.4) divorced, is now Duchess of Argyll—the ".La dies Paget," who accompany her Grace to nil routs, &c. are h:r daughters by the..i4larquis of Anglesea, when Lord Paget. We really should not revive these disgraceful facts, but that we hear that -the • Noble Marquis declared to tho cruw.l, - who hissed Liut tier his activity, that " if they wanted hint to do ,t dishonourable act, he could tell theta he would. rather they should run hint thrttugh." , Does his Lordship remember the. conunandatent, " Thcr.t shalt nut commit adultery?" anti can a wicked act • he other than dishonourable? • _ On Fri.lay an Address of Condolence and Coo• grtitulatt n was presented to lwr M.tjesty, treat Li verpool, si e victl by several thuusa:4 inhan tants. e Nlareei, nest cross-examination, was at , ket3. " you ever write n letter to be taken .baA, eithtr to I.3.ogatni or Schiavatti ?"—" Never, ..Le cause it is my tnist4tune to know very little 'uf writiNg." On lusexamination on Thursday,•bting, uskt.d " How loitg were you in Eagland. the first time you came over, when you liv,d with ..r. Hyatt, at Giocester?" he answered, " 1 ei.nnot remember, • because ( hare nut the book in which 1 ixade kke A geutleman, a native of Sicily, says, the allow ance to :he Captain of the Polacre, during his stay its England, if continued six mouths, will in .that country purchase him the. means of living in case and conitbrt the remaiuder of his life. His profits, comparing them with what men in the slum rank generally gain, would be thought amplefw a year if amounting to t,OOJ dollars. Eight hundred dol lars, the mate's allowance ter one month, is moils than he avould be likely to gain in (ma years. The following is an extract of a letter from Her s with, date) the t24.th inst.—" A foreigner was spot. down here yesterday by the furcign snail, under. ties, care of Mr. Kay, King's Messeng:r. Ile was 'sent • on hoard the Earl of Leicester packet ; not allowet t . anycommunication than the shore ; and the packel sailed with hint this morning thr Cuxhaven.' It was halt past eleven o'clock on Friday morning when her Majesty arrived at the House of Lords.—, Having. aliguted, her Majesty proceedei to her re tiring room, and there remained till three o'clock, when the first female witness was called. The Queen than entered the House, steadfastly eyed the witness, and took her scat below the Counsel. • She• remained about half an hour, till the witness began to speak of the fultiliarhy towards 11:.:rgami (or Pa gami, us he is called hi the Lords' printed evidence), and her Majesty then suddenly rose, hastily quitted the House, proceeded to her room, and ordered the carriage to be brought round immediately. It ac. eordingly soon approached; and on i:s arrival the Queen got into it, passing aloog the passoges a. hurried step, and casting about her an indigthmt look. Sho lett the 'hve evidently much hurt. The very r:Aisonable proposition of the Earl of Daraley thr separating the examined witnesses from those who are still to be examined appears to have been resis:el by Lord Liverpool iu a most extraor dinary manner. His Lordship " could not see how it was paisible—all that could be done was done ; the posin having the care of each set of witnems gave thou the strongest injunction not to eonveme together on the sub l eet of the.trial—notliing eise could be done.' -Now it is pretty weil known that these celebrated, or rather notorious witnesses, arc confines in Cotton-garden. and if they were °My removed as far as the Penitentiary at Nliiliaok. or to " Totoill Dridewell (either of which places 'is-- perluips too evatfortuble f►r th:m), his .Lordslitis would find it nut only possible to keep the ex.:miNcil witnesses separate from the nnexamined, but to give , each of thou a little solitary coaiii.emetit in a sepa-. rate cell. Lord .Velso:i and an Italian Trilness.—lt was• ti?e • • =ark M . of ❑i,ut, who, whatever might he his private alWays acte.l constitutionally right, " That he would not liel:eve an Lillian en his oath." lie said this upon a court-martial, where the life of the man &penile: l l_on_ Italian evidence. The man was acquitted—the Italian disgraced. In a few years the Italian was prosecuted for tin ofrence at Minaret'. Hu WAS sentence-I to die. Lard Ncl- son Tiestioacd him as to the truth on the preeed;og trial. " I swore," said. the Italian, "to a parecl of lies ; but I s vore on an English Prayer-book !" The horror of Lora Nels'm was o—e. , t bit he kid spoken. Th.: man was forgiven, env saw... moue ncw oat: of t'.t Q ;‘' .2 11 .1 occusus• . .