The National Register. — London, England, 1821-11-05 00:00:00

COURSE OF CXI Atruterdam, 12 15 C. F. Ditto, at plaint, 12 It Rotterdam. 12 16 Antwerp. It IJ Hamlitirgli, 33 1 SS 1 Paris, 3 Jaya' sight, 23 70 Ditto, 26 0 lionrdeaux, 96 0 Frankfort on the Maine, 137 Peteraboorgh, Si 3 U. Vienna, Ef. Flo. 10 22 Trieste, El'. Flo. in 22 Madrid, 311—Cadiz, 36 11iInua,351-13arcelona,33i MANGE, Nov. V. Seville, 344—Ginraltae,30i Leghorn, 47—Genoa, 431 Malta,43 —Venice, 27 60 Naples, 394—Lisbon, 50 Oporto, 50—Itishia, Rio Janeiro. 41 Palermo, 118 Dublin, 8~ per cent. Cory, 9 per cent. Foreign gold in bars,3l. 101 d. per oz. New Donblawiv, 31.1:4. 6d. New Dollars, is. 9tl. Silver ill hal a,staudard, 4a. lid. ' STOCKS. ()osmium Imp. 3 err Cent. India Runde 11 India stock 234 Eitcnetiner Hills ss. prem. Cons. tor At. 78 Lifitery Ticket. 1:11) 18s. PRICE a Bank Stork 3 per Cent. Red. 77j 3 per Cent. Convols per Cent. 4 per Lent. per Cent. Navy 111 Lone Ants. I 9 THE NATIONAL REGISTER. Lonban : MONDAY, NOVEMBER b. The intelligence from Spain is of a most afflicting and alarming character. The pestilence is spread ing with devastating violence.—lt is observed, that in Barcelona and its vicinity its ravages have not increased ; but the fact is, we fear that its sweeping destruction has scarcely left any more victims.— Notwithstanding the vigilance of the troops, and the severity of the laws, it is found impossible to preserve the cordons round the infected places, so as to prevent the spreading of the infection : for the inhabitants, having become desperate, calculate the chance of breaking through the lines of circum valation, and should they fail, they conceive that they had better die by the sword or a bullet, than by the painful pestilence, considering that death in either me is certain. To add to the calamity, the contagion has swept away 1,500 young nen, who were enrolled in the national guard, which formed the health cordon. The fever, therefore, is spreading rapidly, and has broken out at Murcia and Alicant, and at Valencia the town gates, with the exception of one, have been closed, as a precautionary measure. The greatest desolation reigns in that fine Province, and the troops begin to fall sick from their severe duties. Accounts from Malaga mention that it has been also visited with the pestilence, and so great was the consternation, that 25,000 of the inhabitants had left the place. Advices from the South of Spain also assert, that Xeres is infected. It is impossible to foresee where the calamity will end, and the only remaining hope is, that winter will arrest its deur lating progress. Lisbon papers to the 18th ult. have arrived.— They are grin' ipally occupied with the summary proceedings of the Cortes. A letter read by the Minister of Marine, from the Prince Royal, who continues at Rio Janeiro, is strongly indicative that the Brazils is likely at no very remote period to fol low the example of the Spanish Colonies, in esta blishing their independence. His Royal Highness observes, that he remained at Rio as Regent, but was in fact nothing more than Captain General, as none of the other provinces corresponded with the seat of Government, or afforded it any assistance.— It appears that he is to be recalled and sent on his travels through England, France. and Spain, to finish his political education, and to obtain a compe tent knowledge of the Constitutional System, which must ultimately prevail iu spite of the efforts of des potism.—We suppose that neither Germany, Naples, nor Russia, will be included in his travels. The Le gislature of Portugal appears to imitate that of Spain, so far as regards a system of commercial restrictions and prohibitions. The prison of the inquisition has been thrown open to the public, and the officers of the establishment were employed in explaining the uses of the abominable den to the visitors. The case of the soi-disant Olive, Princess of Cumberland, will undergo legal discussion at the commencement of the approaching Term, and will be solemnly argtu.d. "lhe necessary briefs have been made out tier the purpose, and some very cu rious documents will be produced on the occasion. THE NATIONAL REGISTER CRIPPLEGATE WITHIN. On Friday last a Wardmote was held for Cripplegate Within, in the Church of St. Alphage, to elect a Com mon Councilman for the remainder of the year, in the room of Edward Heath, deceased. The Deputy of the Ward (Mr. Valiance) presided, instead of Mr. Alderman Wood, wino was absent in con sequence of being from London. The Requisition, and the Lord Mayor's Precept ap pointing the meeting, having been read, Mr. CHILD proposed Mr. Hugh Heron as a fit and proper person to supply the vacancy that had occurred by Mr. Heath's death. Mr. HERON said, he was not ambitious of honours— but he presented himself because he had been solicited by his neighbours and friends to step forward on the present occasion. He had a , cptiesced, seeing that not one was likely to appear whose name would not detract from the honour and respectability of the Ward. Under these circumstances they would do with him as they pleased; his name was before them, and with their deceision he should rest satisfied. ( Applause.) Mr. HANKS proposed Mr. Aleock as a cad:date. Roar. 'ITS proposed Mr. Child—hut Mr. Child begging that his name might be withdrawn, the propo sition .vas not pressed. Mr. 13amo proposed Mr, Palmer. The names were then put to the vote. There were 37 for Mr. Heron—none for Mr. Aleock—and three for Mr. Palmer. The Deputy of course declared that the choice had fallen on Mr. Heron, which annunciation was received with ()burins. Mr. HERON rose ana returned thanks for the honour that had just been conferred on him. It was graiflying to him, and the result redeemed the pledge of those who hail solicited him to come forward. He thought the local duties were of more consequence than political opinions, but it was known that he had particular poli tical sentiments. lie was for the constitution as it is, and for the laws as they are; but he must own lie was not very friendly to the present ministers. (Those who had been so good as to repose confidence in him might rest assured that he would endeavour to discharge his duty faithfully. Mr. ALcocx then declared his intention of again presenting himself to the notice of the Ward on St. Thomas's day. The oaths having been administered to Mr. Heron, Mr. ROBERTS gave notice, that at the next Wardmote he should move that the Ward Beadles's salary be increased, . Thanks having been voted to the Deputy. Mr. VALLANCII returned his acknowledgments, and aftewards declared the Wardneme to be dissolved. IMPORTANT Law ARRANOEIIENT.—It has been determined by the Court of King's Bench, that one of the Judges shall in future sit at the Chambers during Term, from two o'clock till four in the after noon, instead of attending from six to eight in the evenings which has been usual heretofore. Fracas on the North Road —The inhabitants of Ferrybridge have been much amused by a scene which took place lately between a noble lard, of the corps diplomatique, (Lord Stewart), and a respect able innkeeper of that town. His lorlship, it seems, was not attended with prompt obedience which he had been accustomed to receive from the Bonifaces of Austria; his well-known impetuosity burst forth, an altercation of rather a violent nature ensued. which terminated in the noble ambassador turning his host out of the room. The cause of contention, we understand, was the non-appearance of a jelly ! When the Elisabeth packet was lately almost wrecked in Dover harbour, two ladies were so com pletely drenched, that their clothing affiirded scarcely any concealment to the various paddings of lace, shawls, and other things with which they had pro vided themselves in France. They were of course, insited to the custom-house, and there dismantled of the incumbrances that spoiled the contour uf their figures. There has lately been an extensive issue of bad sovereigns from Birmingham, which have been in circulation in London for ten days, and are badly executed, the milling being clumsy, and the letters indistinct. The titterers pay 5s lid. for three coun terfeits. Mu.'ical Kaleidoscope.—A very curious invention has been made in the art of musical composition.— Cards are prepared. on each of which a bar of an air is arranged according to a certain rythym and kcy. Four packs of those cards, marked A B C and I), are mingled together and as the cards are drawn and arranged before a performer in the order of that series, it will be found tut original air is ob tained ; the cards hitherto Made are us waltzes, and succeed perfectly ; the invention may be called Mu sical Permutation. It has received, however, im properly, that of the Musical Kaleidoscope. The pedestal intended to support the equestrian statue of the late King, about to be erected near the London-road, Liverpool, has been shipped in the canal basin, at Kendal, tar the place of its destina tion. It is about timrteen feet high, and termed of Westmoreland granite, part of which was brought from Slay Fcll, but some of the largest blocks were procured in the neighbourhood of Kendal; one in particular, containing ($OO cubic feet, was taken front a wood belonging to Mrs. Sowden, at Meal Bank. For the convenience of removal, it was broken into pieces, one of which weighed about flrar tJus. -7 ' . 73n":"1/ Al- 7'''' 4o Lifif REPORT. COURT OF CHANCERY, Nov. 2. Mr. Heald moved to commit a person of the name of M'bougal to the Fleet, for reftistng to pay the rent of his house and premises, situate lo the parish of , St. Ogles, to• James Tood, Esq. the receiver appointed by the Court.— There were, he said, a number of Ironies in It. Gilts's, which were the property of an infant. His father had left him the principal parts of his estates by will ; but will. respect to these houses be bad omitted to do so, and he took them by descent u his heir. The tenants ima gined that this infant was not legitimate, and that, as the natural consequences of their landlord's illegitimacy, they themselves acquired the character of owners. The Lord Chancellor observed, that the tenants were extremely mistaken in the notion they had formed of their own rights. It was from the wish of the Court by com mitment to compel them to pay their rent, bet it would be necessary to enforce the payment if they persevered in their resistance. His Lordship said, he bad felt some difficulty with regard to the language of the former order. He thought it had gone rather further than it should have done : if the order was handed to him he would set the matter right. Mr. Heald—These tenants all think they are now quite sate. COURT OF KINGS BENCH, Nev. $. DOS ON THE DEMISE OF THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY, V. PATTEE AND Co. This was an act' of ejectment to recover possession of crrtain premises demised by the Earl of Shrewsbury in the County of Stafford. In the course of the argument it appeared that the eas• was deficient with respect to information which might have been obtaiued from old Ileasesotud the Coors directed the cause to stand over uutil it cosh' be argued MS per fect state. ATROCIOUS Arristaer TO Al ORDlR.—Wednestlay morning, between one and two,a most inhuman attempt was made by a man named Patrick Fitzgerald, to nun. der his wife, who was in the last stage of pregnancy. 'the unfortunate victim is an interesting girl about 17 years of age. At the age of 14 she was married to her inhuman husband, who is about 40. A few days after the marriage was solemnized, the monster deserted her, and the unhappy girl was sheltered at the habitation of her aged parents. The s Wain, after six months absence, returned, plundered her of every thing she posaessed,aild again absconded. He came home at intervals and served her in like mariner. On Tuesday night he went to the muse of the pour girl's father, in Angel and Puller . court, Golder-lane, St. Luke's, where she resided, alter ' being away front her (or eight nomths. The mother having gone up stairs, heard the cry of murder arid the shrieks of her daughter. She ran down into the moor, when she observed the unhappy girl lying on the door weltering in her blood. The inhuman monster was kneeling on her breast with a knife in his band. The old woman attempted to release her daughter limn his vetiaeatice, on which the villain stabbed her in the arm, and attempted to cut her throat. By this the neigh bourhood was in an uproar, aird the watchmen broke into the house, but the murderous villain had made his escape backwards. The unhappy girl was put to bed. and a surgeon was sent for, when an excessive wound at the back part of her head, and also a deep wound in the forehead. The poor creature, as well as she was able, stated, that as soon as her mother got up stairs, the monster began to break open her trunk, in which was all her baby linen. She endeavoured to prevent him, when lie knocked her down with the instrument wilt' which he broke open the trutik,and then placed both his knees on her stomach, arid stabbed her in the forehead with a knife which he took from his pocket. Infiarsta. tion of the horrid affitir was given at Worship strert police.office, arid G4llOll and Hanley, two active officers, are in pursuit of the minister. The poor girl is mot tx pecte,l to live. Utszasssisto Si:licit:lL—An aged man and woman, who resided at Reigate, Surrey, had hero supported snore years, in a state of decrepitude and total ivabhry to work, by the benevolence of a respectable family, winch abnit four mouths wince went to Ireland. Tire tiliftirtia hale ii jests consequently receteen no further aid I . :ow their benefactors, mid no al ernative was kft but to I.e -risii or apply 10 the I•a:isli for relief.—lt etas been Ire. naly stated that persons who have lived reaper taoly feel the greatest tepitetiatice at taking parochial relict 111 Illis liiSlUllee line unhappy aged reinale I I the pro.- pect of the workhouse Si, terrific, mat dean, appeared more acceptable. A few days since she took allatircting farewell oh her aged partner la antic:ion. who had .lo,s the use of his limbs, and soon after threw herself nun the well in her garden. Tire boey was wood rem morn. ing by the iii notion's. Several souls aiiil4l4ll.4lkirrs, who hate long found it difficult, scan: rril over tier Coultas, to exist by honest ministry, are stow iu in.atruhig their miserable mother. On Friday taiAttt, as a young 111311, 111 111 t. C11110.1.y of \lr. ‘Vutakle, coal utetch.utt, 41 1 , 1'1114:M1, %V 3% crt,.t. the road urar the wa:ch-hotose, he .it 1,1:0Ck1.31 Joan I y the leaders of the helt.re the l'll.ltl/- 111311 Clllllll 1/1111 tip 111 s 1114:•e•, the N 111 . C6 11,1611i31 user the. !tutu fellow's leg,, oy which one wjt , theauttully 1r..4:- titled. lie VilS placed in a (111.11:11 41111 COII% tlyll • 0 Y .l /1/ litrato;ontrw'l lifitpital. Nu t/lan,e w;tale%er %%as !clit•tl to the owe:titian. 11.A . 16 AND 1\114;6 —LA pl.llll which wrows in eiery field, called the elides l rue , Cillughwuni f Linnet's, has twin intim' ill IKlaitas tern 11 Illy. If gathered A: llie prnsKl schru 1414 . *4lll to to 1 Vigour, bruised is int a 11: , i111114 r, 41141 last 111 Irani, granary, Of any place to.rested by rata and und.e, those demon:tete Veriiiill will shill their qrsarsers. On Thursday es ening, at.ont cies - ars u'elack, as N. , . F Jamesuu was lance - y.1'14 utuuµ a VAuxisall-firlils, to ins residence, in Charles...creel, Kennington, he ara .11146KItil by three rtrHiates, whir kilo. had 111111 iliiA • o t ..s Ailil kicked hint in • dreadisal manner, and rolshed him of his watch and allik u:ciages, aunt a poekm.lstunk. C. , :s tinning 'a 51. note and lour mild, 7 • h, deliberately searched all Mr. ioTkett, All.l L. 11.4 11641 oil ut.:y ilsey nat. IP! ';